2019 TRADITIONS RULEBOOK UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOMECOMING TRI-DIRECTORS 1 LEVELS OF INVOLVEMENT 2 SOCIAL MEDIA 3 IMPORTANT DATES 4 BLOOD DRIVE 5 CAMPUS DECORATIONS 12 OUTREACH 23 PARADE 25 SERVICE 30 SPECIAL EVENTS 34 TALENT 39 TRADITIONS 42 APPENDIX & FORMS 46 OVERALL POINT OVERVIEW 56 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DIRECTOR’S LETTER The Homecoming Steering Committee and the Mizzou Alumni Association would like to thank you for your participation in Homecoming 2019. This year marks the 108th anniversary of Chester Brewer calling Tigers everywhere to “come home” to the University of Missouri, thus creating the very first Homecoming. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members have been continuing the tradition ever since with a celebration of Mizzou and her impressive history of excellence. We celebrate with campus traditions old and new to showcase all facets of the university. Students and stories from every corner of campus come together to put on festivities that add to Mizzou’s rich history while collectively forging paths that will last for another 108 years.
The Mizzou Alumni Association is proud to celebrate Homecoming with a wide variety of top-notch events that serve the community: we host the largest student-run blood drive in the nation; the Homecoming Food Drive benefits the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri; Campus Decorations and the Homecoming Parade are unique experiences that provide creative entertainment for the entire Mizzou family. These and the numerous other events that spread the infectious Tiger spirit every Homecoming season would not be possible without the time and selfless devotion of our students. We want to thank you for your commitment and hope your enthusiasm continues for years to come! We are excited to share the weeks leading up to October 12 with you, and we cannot wait to see the creativity and passion you bring to every Homecoming tradition.
The Homecoming Steering Committee strives to make positive enhancements each year. These changes are apparent in all areas of Homecoming. Please use this rulebook as a resource, keeping in mind that these rules are subject to updates. If changes are implemented, liaisons will be notified to ensure clear communication for all involved organizations. Thank you again for your dedication– you are a critical part of what makes Mizzou a home like no other! We truly look forward to working with you!
Fight Tiger, Bronsan Coley, Caroline Dade and Hannah Farley 2019 Homecoming Tri-Directors
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ROYALTY APPLICATIONS DUE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019
TIGER FOOD FIGHT: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
DAY OF SERVICE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2019
HOMECOMING 5K: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
BLOOD DRIVE: SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 3, 2019
ROARING FOR RAINBOW HOUSE: OCTOBER 3, 4 AND 6, 2019
FLAG FOOTBALL: SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, 2019
DOME LIGHTING CEREMONY: SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, 2019
TALENT: OCTOBER 7-9, 2019
CAMPUS DECORATIONS & SPIRIT RALLY: FRIDAY OCTOBER 11, 2019
HOMECOMING PARADE: SATURDAY OCTOBER 12, 2019
HOMECOMING GAME: SATURDAY OCTOBER 12, 2019
2019 BLOOD DRIVE COMMITTEE
JOHN YEAGER, MADDIE KAISER, REBECCA SHYU & JACQUELINE JANORSCHKE BLOOD DRIVE INTRODUCTION On behalf of the American Red Cross, the Mizzou Alumni Association, and the Homecoming Steering Committee, we would like to thank you in advance for your participation in the 2019 Homecoming Blood Drive. This is the largest student-run blood drive in the country, and it has the power and potential to benefit more than 15,000 patients. This would not be possible without your time, dedication, and passion. While the rules below are a bit lengthy, the Homecoming Blood Drive Committee is here to help you through this process and ensure that we make this blood drive the most successful one yet! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. GENERAL INFORMATION The Homecoming Blood Drive will take place in the University of Missouri Hearnes Center at the following dates and times:
• Monday, September 30, 2019: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, October 1, 2019: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Wednesday, October 2, 2019: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Thursday, October 3, 2019: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Liaisons must register their donors online at www.donateblood.com to receive full points. Specific instructions, along with usernames and passwords, will be given to the blood drive liaisons. Online registration will open September 13 and close at 11:59pm on September 16. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete registration. TOTAL POINTS A total of 140 points are possible through the Blood Drive competition. This total will be broken down into five different categories as shown below:
Percent of Traditions Grouping’s Attempted Donation - 60 Points
Check-in/Check-out Process at the Blood Drive - 50 Points
Volunteering at the Blood Drive - 15 Points
Automated Collection (Power Red) Donors - 5 Points
Blood Liaison Meeting Attendance - 10 Points
6 BLOOD DRIVE TOTAL 140 POINTS *See below for further instruction on how to receive points for each of these categories.
Percent of Traditions Groupings Attempted Donation (60 points) If at least 75 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 60 points. If at least 70 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 55 points. If at least 65 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 50 points. If at least 60 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 45 points. If at least 55 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 40 points. If at least 50 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 35 points. If at least 45 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 30 points. If at least 40 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 25 points. If less than 30 percent of the Traditions attempts donation - 0 points.
• Donors are allowed to donate blood on behalf of 4 different types of organizations: One residence hall, one campus organization, one Traditions level grouping and one academic school or college. • Traditions level groupings cannot solicit people to donate and/or volunteer within 500 feet of the blood drive location. • Groupings cannot engage in mass solicitation of volunteers or donors in a classroom/campus setting or through mass email, Group Me, Instagram, Facebook or other social media networks and methods of communication at the discretion of the Blood Drive Committee. If any member of a grouping mass solicits, the grouping will lose all blood drive points. • Groupings may use materials provided by the Public Relations Committee.
If at least 75 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 60 points
Formula: (A+B)/(2F)=X A: Number of check-ins B: Number of check-outs F: Total membership of grouping’s combined’ roster total (sum of all roster totals in the grouping) X: Total percentage of participating Traditions grouping that satisfied requirements
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AUTOMATED COLLECTION DONORS (5 POINTS) Traditions groupings must have ten members attempt to donate via the Automated Collection (Power Red) process. Automated Collection donors will register in the same process as whole blood donors. Automated Collection donors must meet the following requirements: •Females should be: at least 5’1” in height and weigh at least 150 lbs. •Males should be: at least 5’5” in height and weigh at least 175 lbs. Points will be allocated as follows: • Ten Automated Collection donors will result in 5 points. • Eight Automated Collection donors will result in 4 points. • Six Automated Collection donors will result in 3 points. • Four Automated Collection donors will result in 2 points • Two Automated Collection donors will result in 1 point. • One or zero Automated Collection donors will result in 0 points. BLOOD LIAISON MEETING ATTENDANCE (10 POINTS) Blood drive liaisons from each chapter in a Traditions level grouping must attend the scheduled meetings. • If the Traditions grouping attends both meetings, they will receive the full 10 points. • If the Traditions grouping attends one meeting, they will receive 5 points. • If the Traditions grouping does not attend their meetings, they will receive 0 points. CHECK IN CHECK OUT PROCESS (50 POINTS) CHECK IN • Presenting donors must arrive on time for their scheduled check-in time. • To receive on-time points for check-in, the donor must bring their appointment card and a photo ID to the blood drive at their scheduled time. • Presenting donors may check-in within 5 minutes of their scheduled time. - For example, if your check-in time is at 1:00 pm, you may check in between 12:55 and 1:05 pm.
8 BLOOD DRIVE CHECK OUT • Presenting donors must check out following donation or attempted donation. • Presenting donor’s check-out and donation points will be forfeited if he or she does not check out. • In order to receive on-time points for check-out, the donor must bring their appointment card and Photo ID to the designated check-out station within four hours of the scheduled appointment. • If a donor is deferred at any point in the process, he or she still must check out. • Points can still be counted if: - The presenting donor checks out and returns later in the week to attempt to donate again. - The deferred donor has another individual attempt to donate in his or her place with his or her appointment card.
NOTE: It is the organization’s responsibility to ensure that their members follow the appropriate check-in and check-out procedures at the blood drive. Inform your members of the procedure and ensure that they do not skip a step. VOLUNTEERING AT THE BLOOD DRIVE (15 POINTS) • Each individual organization or Greek chapter in a Traditions Level grouping must require 15% of their membership to volunteer at the blood drive. Each volunteer must serve a 1.5 hour shift. • To ensure efficiency of volunteers, a student may not volunteer the same day after he or she donated blood. For example: you can volunteer in the morning and then donate later that day, but you cannot donate in the morning and then volunteer in the evening. • Each volunteer must check-in and check-out to receive full points. • If the participating organization or Traditions grouping provides 100% of their required volunteers, they will receive the full 15 points. • Less than 100% receives 0 points. SATELLITE BLOOD DRIVES Satellite blood drives allow your members to gain additional donor points by having family, friends, and alumni attempt to donate blood at the specific locations on the specific dates. Each donor who presents to give blood in the name of your Traditions grouping will earn additional donor points for your organization. Sign up sheets will be provided at each location. • More information regarding this process can be found on the American Red Cross website on www.donateblood.com. Blood Liaisons as well will be given further information. • People who donate blood at the satellite drive locations count as donors for the participating organizations and/or Traditions groupings. • A list of satellite locations will be distributed to liaisons and the satellite location must occur before the 2019 Homecoming Blood Drive for it to count. • This is a great way to encourage Tigers all across the country to get involved with Homecoming, and it could benefit thousands of additional patients! 9 BLOOD DRIVE OVERVIEW OF RULES AND GUIDELINES For each Traditions grouping to receive maximum points for whole blood donations and automated collection procedures:
1. 75% of each individual organization’s donor roster within a Traditions grouping MUST be pre-registered.
2. Each individual organization within a Traditions grouping is required to have 15% of their members participate as volunteers for the blood drive. Each volunteer must serve a 1.5 hour shift.
3. In order for a Traditions grouping to receive full check-in points, each donor must check-in within five minutes of his/her assigned time WITH his/her appointment card and valid identification.
4. In order for a Traditions grouping to receive full check-out points, each donor must bring appointment card and photo ID to the designated check-out station within four hours of their scheduled appointment.
5. It is the organization’s responsibility to ensure that their members follow the appropriate check-in and check-out procedures at the blood drive.
6. You are allowed to give for 4 different types of organizations: a Traditions Grouping, a Residential Hall, a Campus Organization AND an academic school or college.
7. Donors are not allowed to volunteer on the same day following his/her scheduled blood donation time.
8. People who donate blood at the satellite drive locations count as donors for the participating organizations/groupings.
10 BLOOD DRIVE DEDUCTIONS • Failure by a Traditions grouping to play the blood drive video at chapter/or meeting time will result in a deduction of 10 points from total blood drive points. • Volunteers who do not report within 5 minutes of their assigned time will result in a deduction of 2 points from the total blood drive points. • A total of 50 points will be deducted from the final blood drive points if any member of a Traditions grouping solicits people to donate and/or volunteer within 500 feet of the blood drive location. • Definition of “solicitation” as applied to this rulebook means: to request that others unaffiliated with your participating organization or Traditions grouping give blood or volunteer on your organization or grouping’s behalf. • The only exception is the use of materials provided by the Public Relations Committee. • Traditions groupings will lose 15 points from their final blood drive points if online registration is not completed by the deadline. • Traditions groupings will lose 100% of their final blood drive points and be disqualified from the blood drive if: - Monetary bribes are given or promised by any member of a Traditions level grouping in exchange for an individual or group to volunteer of donate on behalf of the Traditions level grouping. - Members of a participating organization or Traditions grouping are punished for not participating in the blood drive; including but not limited to the assessment of fines, imposition of penalties, general threats, or prohibition of members from attending events. - If a Traditions grouping engages in mass solicitation on behalf of the grouping in a classroom/campus setting or through any form of mass communication. - They participate in any act deemed unethical by the American Red Cross, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, or the University of Missouri Homecoming Steering Committee. IMPORTANT DATES • Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019: Blood Liaison meeting at 8 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 13, 2019: Online registration opens.
• Monday, Sept. 16, 2019: Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019: Blood Liaison meeting at 8 p.m. Blood Appointment cards will be given.
2019 CAMPUS DECORATIONS COMMITTEE
RYAN ABELN, LUKE BLANTON & MACYN MCCLURG CAMPUS DECORATIONS
OVERVIEW The purpose of Campus Decorations is to inspire students, alumni, and faculty by covering the campus with school spirit as both the University of Missouri and Columbia community prepare for Homecoming festivities. GENERAL INFORMATION • This event will be held on the evening of Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Campus Decorations must be up by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, and removed by 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. • Scaffolding must be ready for approval by 4 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 10, 2019. • Scaffolding must be anchored down with flags at the end before approval. • Board setup may begin anytime after scaffolding is approved on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Approval is designated by the Campus Decorations Committee attaching a notice to the scaffolding. • Campus Decorations will occur rain or shine. • Materials for donation must be ready for pickup on Sunday Oct. 13, 2019. IMPORTANT DATES • Time & Date TBD: Pomp order pick-up.
• Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019: Entry form, proposed site, and preliminary sketches with materials list due.
• Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019: Final design due including materials, characters, freestanding objects, and audience involvement activity, script and final site selection, and scaffolding plan due.
• Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019: Audio tapes/CDs due.
• Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019: Scaffolding up and tied down for inspection by 4 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 11, 2018: Campus Decorations inspected by safety official; Campus Decorations up by 4 p.m. (NO MORE FINAL ALTERATIONS TO BOARDS OR FREESTANDING OBJECTS AFTER 4 P.M EXCEPT
SOUND, AUDIO, LIGHTING, SEATING AND JUDGES TABLE).
• Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019: All Campus Decorations must be removed by 6 p.m.
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REMINDERS • Only members of the participating organization may design, build, record, and/or decorate. • Absolutely NO outside help is allowed. • Anything not specified in the rulebook will fall under the interpretation and disciplinary action of the Homecoming Steering Committee. We encourage innovation; if questions arise, please contact the Campus Decorations Committee. • The judgment of the Homecoming Steering Committee is final in all questions of interpretation. • Please remember that the streets will be blocked from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday Oct. 11, 2019. DIMENSIONS • Each campus decoration may not exceed 16 feet in height and 40 feet in width. • You may use a maximum of 16 4’x8’ sheets of plywood attached to the scaffolding • The maximum amount pomped may not exceed 25% of the original 16 boards. • Pomping is NOT a requirement. Judging is based off overall aesthetic not pomping amount or quality. • The 25% maximum includes any form of pomp (traditional, fire, flower, etc.) • Pomp boards cannot exceed a thickness of ¼ inch • The scaffolding can be positioned at the discretion of the grouping, but the decoration must remain within the given dimensions. The maximum depth is twelve feet measured from the farthest boards back to the farthest item forward. • The maximum number of boards is a limit and not a requirement.
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MATERIALS • The 16 boards referred to in the dimensions section will have the option of being pomped, but can include other embellishments such as paint, glitter, cloth, chicken wire, paper-mâché, etc. The use of alternative and creative materials is strongly encouraged. • 3-D structures can be built off of your boards. Creativity is encouraged. • Moving parts are permitted. • The Campus Decorations Committee will provide a supplementary material that must be used on the decoration. • Prefabricated materials may be used within the design of the Campus Decoration. However, these prefabricated materials must be approved prior to construction and only make up minor details as opposed to a major element of the design. Prefabricated materials should be used at a minimum. Any questions about this may be directed to the Campus Decorations Committee. - EXAMPLE: When constructing a house, organizations may buy shingles for roof, and Plexiglas for a window but not an entire prefabricated house.
• Only members of the participating organization may design, build, record, and/or decorate. • Absolutely NO outside help is allowed. Participants must provide a list of materials to the Campus Decorations Committee by Thursday Sept. 26, 2019. Failure to submit all materials on time will result in a point deduction of 10 points. • Final decision of materials allowed, as well as interpretations of rules will be determined by the Campus Decorations Committee and the Homecoming Advisor. • Open flames, televisions and multi-media devices are strictly prohibited. BOARD SET UP • Pomp boards must be hung using a static method (See schematics below). • The Campus Decorations Committee will hold informational meetings throughout the semester to provide instructions and answer questions regarding dimensions, materials, and safety. Please reach out to the Committee with any questions. It is our goal that all Campus Decorations are functional and safe. • Pomp boards CANNOT exceed a thickness of ¼ in. • If pomp boards are hung using a method other than the static method, no points will be awarded for Campus Decorations.
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*Note items may be built off the sides of the structure (Pictured Above) as long as it is still within the given dimensions and deemed safe by the Campus Decorations Committee. The item must be touching the main structure. FREESTANDING OBJECTS • A maximum of ONE freestanding object will be allowed for each Campus Decoration. This object must be hand-made by the organization. • The object cannot be traditionally pomped. However, chicken wire pomp, paper mâché, or any other art form will be acceptable. • It is encouraged to create the freestanding object so that it is interactive for attendees. • A detailed drawing of the freestanding object is due on Sept. 26.
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AUDIENCE INVOLVEMENT • All campus decorations must have an interactive activity for the audience to take part in. This can be included in a freestanding object or skit. • The activity must be submitted with the preliminary sketches in order to be approved. • Changes to the activity will be accepted up until the final sketch submission. They must be approved by the Steering Committee. MOVING PARTS • Decorations may contain an unlimited number of moving parts within the specified dimensions. However, all moving parts must follow the original materials guidelines. Members of organizations will be allowed to move figures during the performance. • To avoid point deductions, ask the Campus Decorations Committee about any parts that may be questionable. CHARACTERS • A maximum of seven characters are allowed for each skit. Multiple forms of art will be accepted and are encouraged (i.e. paper¬mâché, glitter, paint, etc.). If you have any questions, please contact the Campus Decorations Committee. • f you choose to pomp the characters, the pomping does not count toward your total pomping percentages.
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PERFORMANCE • Length of the performance should be between five and seven minutes. • Performances should run once every 30 minutes. • Show times will be pre-determined by the Campus Decorations Committee and run on a schedule for the audience’s convenience. • Each performance must remind audience members to “attend pep rally following Campus Decorations at Traditions Plaza.” VIEWING • An area in front of the Decoration must be sectioned off for children 12 & under. • An accessible seating area must be sectioned off. • A section with seating for judges must also be provided with a clear viewing area. • The Campus Decoration must be visible to the entire audience. This should be considered during site selection, decoration design and lighting design. • No seating closer than 16ft to the pomp boards. • Failure to comply with any of these terms will result in a 10 point deduction. JUDGING • Judges tables may be decorated but the decorations are limited to a tablecloth and chair covers. Decorations should not distract from judges viewing of the skit, nor should there be interactions with the judges during the performance. • You may choose to provide light snacks to the judges, but you may not present them gift bags, boxes, baskets or anything else that encourages them to be taken away from the table. • Judges table can be set up after 4 p.m. deadline for boards. • The materials for the judges table do not need to be on the materials list. SITE • The Campus Decorations Committee must approve the selected site by Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. • The Campus Decorations Committee will assist in finding alternative sites for Decorations if necessary.
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POINT BREAKDOWN • All Campus Decorations will be judged on a 155-point scale (refer to the score sheet provided). Keep the score sheets in mind when planning and building your Campus Decoration. They are the exact sheets that will be used by the judges and will be a useful source for your organization. • Historically, judges tend to place a strong emphasis on Mizzou Traditions being incorporated in your design and skit. • The highest and lowest scores will be averaged together. This score will be added together with the other six scores, thus eliminating outliers, for a total of seven scores. POINT DEDUCTIONS • A member of the Homecoming Steering Committee will ensure that all groupings follow the guideline of the rulebook. Points will be deducted for failure to follow guidelines. The point deductions are stated: - 15 points will be deducted for violating the following penalties: exceeding dimensions, exceeding character limits, pomping over 25%, exceeding work deadlines which include starting early, using help outside the participating organizations and using prohibited materials that were not approved by the Campus Decorations Committee. - 10 points will be deducted for violating the following penalties: missing required meetings, missing appointment deadlines including scaffolding setup and safety inspections, smoking within 20 feet of the Campus Decorations, for not following performance schedule, exceeding or going under the required time allotment, for any materials used that were not included and approved in your materials list, and distasteful tear down of decorations. - 10 points will be deducted for exceeding the 4pm deadline and then an additional 5 points for each 10 minutes past 4pm. There is a maximum of 40 points if not completed after deadline and will result in disqualification.
Point Formula A- B= C A = Total points awarded by judges (refer to score sheet) B = Total point deductions C = Total Score
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CAMPUS DECORATIONS SCORE SHEET GROUPING: ______JUDGE’S SIGNATURE: ______OVERALL DESIGN __ / 45 Is the total layout of the decoration aesthetically pleasing? Is there continuity between different parts of the decoration? Does the decoration incorporate moving parts or special effects? CREATIVITY __ / 30 Does the decoration have any unique aspects that set it apart? Are the methods used to complete the decoration unconventional, and if so, do they make the decoration better or worse? STORYLINE __/ 15 Does the plot of the story make sense? Does it appeal to all audience members? Does it keep the audience’s attention? Is the story complete? THEME INCORPORATION __/ 10 Does the story effectively express the chosen theme? Is Mizzou successfully incorporated into the story? FREESTANDING OBJECT __ / 30 Do the objects complement the decoration? Are the objects child-friendly and appealing? CHARACTERS __/ 10 Do the characters have any unique aspects that set them apart? Are they visually appealing to the audience and an asset to the overall decoration? AUDIO QUALITY __/ 5 Is the sound clear and dialogue understandable? Are the character voices easy to distinguish? Is the presence of music effective or defective? AUDIENCE INTERACTION __/ 10 Does the story itself include methods of incorporating the audience? Is there interaction between the audience and the performance?
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The following images are scaled down examples of the Quality and detail that should be included when submitting your sketches.
2019 OUTREACH COMMITTEE
BRIAN AMAONYE, NAKIYA HUSSAIN & CARSON KILLDAY OUTREACH OVERVIEW The Outreach Committee will be working directly with all campus organizations and Traditions level groupings to provide various outlets of participation in Homecoming 2019. Any questions or concerns regarding involvement or participation can be directed to the Outreach Committee. This committee will also serve as the main point of contact for all head liaisons. Individual committees can answer questions specific to their events, but the Outreach Committee is an excellent resource for general questions, comments or concerns.
Liaison meetings will be held every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in an auditorium on campus during the Homecoming season. Meetings will begin in the spring semester and resume at the beginning of the fall semester. The meeting location will be communicated to head liaisons. Please note the meeting location is subject to change, and liaisons will be notified accordingly. LIAISON MEETING ATTENDANCE • A representative from each chapter that is a part of a Traditions level grouping must be present at every liaison meeting and check in at the beginning of every meeting. • All of the liaison meetings are worth 10 points total. All liaisons must arrive on time. • If a liaison arrives late, or if a representative from each chapter that is part of a Traditions level grouping is not present, the grouping will lose all points for that meeting.
2019 PARADE COMMITTEE
MIKALA CESSAC, SHEILA CONNELLY, CHASE MONTE & EMILY TOBIN PARADE OVERVIEW The Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019. Time: TBA Any student organization recognized by the University of Missouri or residence hall, may enter a decorated car, float, walking banner or other entry as allowed by the Parade Committee. In order to be judged, Traditions groupings must enter a float according to the rules outlined below. • Participating groups must submit entry form that can be found at mizzou.com/Homecoming • Detailed sketches of each decorated entry, make, model and type of vehicle (i.e. float or vehicle) must be turned in Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at the liaison meeting. • Points will be awarded on a scale of 0-160. RULES AND GUIDELINES Float Dimensions: • Entries must not exceed a height of 11 feet (from bed of the trailer to the top of entry) or a width of 12 feet. • Trailers must not exceed a length of 24 feet. • Entries must be safely navigable throughout the parade route. For safety and navigational purposes, no semi-trucks are allowed. • The truck or tractor pulling the float must be approved by the Parade Committee via the submitted sketch. • Only members of the respective organizations may construct floats. NO OUTSIDE HELP IS ALLOWED! Floats will be inspected by the Homecoming Steering Committee to ensure guidelines are followed. CONSTRUCTION • Floats may incorporate one to four moving part(s), which may, but are not required to, be powered by one motor. The mechanisms must be indicated in the detailed sketch to receive proper approval. Mechanisms will be checked for safety and adherence to approved sketch during float check. No people are allowed on the float while in the parade route. This will result in a loss of all parade points and disqualification from the parade. • Prefabricated materials may be used in the design of the float; however, they must be approved prior to construction and may only make up minor details and may not be a major element of the design. Prefabricated materials should be used at a minimum. • The Parade Committee has full discretion over what is or is not allowed as a prefabricated material. If you have any questions, please contact the Parade Committee. • Absolutely no flames are allowed. The penalty for using flames is disqualification from the parade. • No objects (water, candy, confetti, etc.) may be propelled or thrown from the float at any time along the parade route. You may hand out objects if desired. • You will be given a sign to display with your float’s entry number to be placed on a visible spot on your float. 26 PARADE
DECORATIONS • Any organization constructing a float must incorporate Truman the Tiger and this year’s theme. • The theme specific to each float should be visible from both sides of the float. • The name of each chapter that is a part of the Traditions level grouping should be clearly represented on both sides of the entry. PARADE ROUTE • All entries must maintain forward motion at all times. • Each grouping must have at least 25 members of the grouping and no more than 100 members of the grouping walking with the entry during the parade. • At least one member of each chapter that is part of the Traditions level grouping must walk with their float. • Candy and other handouts may only be directly handed to audience members, not thrown. SPIRIT • Spirit throughout the parade and overall enthusiasm of the walking participants is strongly encouraged. • Attendance/participation of organization’s members will factor into allocation of spirit points. • This includes but is not limited to: chanting, cheering, smiling, waving, crowd interaction, etc. • Costumes are allowed in parade but must be approved by the Parade Committee. • No masks are allowed. • Please note that purchased materials do not necessarily equal spirit or enthusiasm. TIPS ON FLOAT CONSTRUCTION • The safety of your float is most important, and it is important to remember when building a float to know your limitations. You will need to determine your budget, time commitment, resources, and ability. • Be sure to follow the rulebook closely, as rules will be strictly enforced. • A detailed sketch is required along with make and model of mode of transportation. The purpose of the sketch and mode of transportation is to make sure your float is acceptable and meets all requirements. However, your float will be inspected at a later date to make sure it complies with all physical requirements. • It is important to start early to achieve your goal of having a successful float. You will want to build a structure strong enough to last for the duration of the parade route. • Paper mache and painting are effective ways to cover the float; however, there are other coverings that are acceptable. Please contact the Parade Committee if you have questions concerning your choice of covering.
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SUGGESTED TIMELINE FOR PARADE The following is a suggested timeline from the Parade Committee. This timeline is merely a suggestion to improve time management for organizations participating in the Homecoming Parade. August 29 - Sept. 1 Start Preparing Sketch Sept. 5 – Sept. 8 Obtain trailer Start building supports Write parade script Start building features of the float Oct. 2 - Oct. 6 Decide and get approval for costumes Begin painting Confirm tractor/vehicle registration Oct. 9 – Oct. 11 Finish Painting Inform chapter members of start time and location Assemble Features and moving part Oct. 12 2019 Homecoming Parade IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019-Detailed sketches of float and parade script due at liaison meeting.
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2019 - First Parade Committee walk-through and float check.
Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019- Second Parade Committee walk-through and float check.
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at 6 p.m.- Parade Committee Meeting.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019-Final walk-through and 2019 Homecoming Parade.
28 PARADE POINT BREAKDOWN Judging form criteria: Originality/ Creativity: What sets this entry apart from the others? ___/10 • This is a subjective score. Judges have the discretion to award a grouping all, some or none of the possible points. General Appearance: Is the entry visually appealing? ____/10 • This is a subjective score. Judges have the discretion to award a grouping all, some or none of the possible points. Incorporation of Themes: Floats must incorporate Truman the Tiger and the respective theme. ____/10 • This is a subjective score. Judges have the discretion to award a grouping all, some or none of the possible points. Spirit: Do participants actively engage the crowd and promote excitement? ___/ 5 • This is a subjective score. Judges have the discretion to award a grouping all, some or none of the possible points. SteerCo Points: Traditions level grouping checked in on time ___/10 • This is an objective score. If a grouping does not check in on time, they will receive zero points. Traditions level grouping turned in float sketch and parade script on time __/10 • This is an objective score. If a grouping does not check in on time, they will receive zero points. Total Points: The highest and lowest judge scores for each grouping will be thrown out, and the remaining scores will be averaged. The grouping’s judge score will be multiplied by 4 to get a total out of 140 points. Then the number of points (out of 20) that a grouping received for checking in on time and turning in their float sketch and parade script on time will be added to determine a grouping’s total parade points. There are 160 total points possible for parade participation.
2019 SERVICE COMMITTEE
ABUZAR BHATTY, LAURA BIERMAN & ALEXIS LEONARD SERVICE OVERVIEW Homecoming Service allows students to showcase the university to the community and give back in the name of Mizzou Homecoming. Each campus organization will be required to send a certain number of members to the service projects that will be held throughout September and October. In order to receive full points, members must check in on time at their event or project, complete the project as instructed, and check out before leaving. If volunteers fail to meet the requirements listed for each given event, there will be a deduction of points as outlined in the deductions headline of the service section of this rulebook. TIGER FOOD FIGHT Friday, September 20 Members of the Mizzou community will work to make a significant contribution to the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Greek groupings, campus organizations, residence halls, and all other Tigers will have the opportunity to donate canned food to the Tiger Food Fight food drive. The drive will take place in front of the Student Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20. Groupings will be given an appointment time and are expected to provide their own transportation to deliver their canned goods. Each grouping is expected to deliver their canned goods at their designated time or they will be deducted points as outlined in the deduction section. Items that will be accepted are peanut butter, canned meats, canned beans, canned chili, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned soups and canned ravioli. Items that will not be accepted include Ramen Noodles, perishable food items and any other item not previously specified. Drop off times will be shared at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12 and emailed to participating organizations following the meeting.
• 1400 cans = 50 points • 1100 cans = 40 points • 800 cans = 25 points For every extra 100 cans, each grouping receives 5 bonus points with a maximum amount of 200 extra cans = 10 bonus points.
31 SERVICE ROARING FOR RAINBOW HOUSE Oct. 3, 4, & 6 2019 Members of Traditions groupings will ask for donations from the community at local grocery stores and similar businesses in the Columbia community. Each grouping will be asked to provide 5 volunteers for 5 shifts for a total of 25 volunteers. If the grouping is Greek, at least one member from each chapter must be present at each shift. Each shift will last 2 hours. These volunteers will stand outside of assigned locations and request items from Rainbow House’s wishlist and monetary donations. Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful of employees and patrons. Posters promoting homecoming, Mizzou and Rainbow House are encouraged for spirit points (5 bonus points).
Volunteers are expected to maintain a positive attitude while actively participating. A Steering Committee member will be present should a situation arise. Volunteer assignments will be distributed at the Thursday, Sept. 12 liaison meeting. • 25 volunteers for maximum points. • Each grouping with a spirit poster pertaining to Rainbow House and Homecoming receives 5 bonus points. DAY OF SERVICE Saturday, September 28 We encourage all members of the Mizzou family to give back to our campus and to the community. Each grouping will be asked to provide 50 volunteers at the Homecoming Day of Service. We will provide participants service opportunities benefiting the Columbia community. Volunteers will be required to check in and out with a Homecoming Steering Committee member. Every organization is required to participate in the Homecoming Day of Service. The Homecoming Day of Service is the perfect chance to give back to the City of Columbia and discover the true reason as to why we serve.
Groupings will have the option to complete their service with a local philanthropy. If groupings choose this option, they will be responsible for coordinating their service and completing sheets to track hours. This service must be completed between September 5 and September 28. Groupings will be asked to provide 50 volunteers who will each complete 2-hour service shifts. If groupings choose to serve at their local philanthropy for the Day of Service, a signed letter confirming service with their philanthropy must be submitted. The letter can be found in the forms section of the rule book and is due at the August 29 liaison meeting. Sheets that groupings will use to track hours can be found following the letter of intent. These sheets must be returned to the Homecoming Steering Committee Service Committee on October 3 at the Liaison Meeting.
50 volunteers for maximum points 32 SERVICE POINT BREAKDOWN Tiger Food Fight: 50 points Roaring for Rainbow House: 45 points Day of Service: 65 points Total: 160 points DEDUCTIONS • During Tiger Food Fight, if the grouping delivers their food more than 15 minutes after their designated time, 10 points will be deducted from the service total. • During Roaring for Rainbow House, each time a participant of the Traditions grouping arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves early, 10 points will be deducted from the Service total. If volunteers are not actively participating, 10 points will be deducted. If a grouping is asked to leave their location site, all Roaring for Rainbow House points will be deducted. • During Day of Service, if any member of the Traditions grouping is asked to leave the service site, 25 points will be deducted. If any participant arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves earlier than the 2 hour minimum, 25 points will be deducted from the Service total. If there is any falsification of hours for the Day of Service, including groupings that choose to serve at a local philanthropy, the grouping will lose all Day of Service points. • During Tiger Food Fight, if the grouping delivers their food more than 15 minutes after their designated time, 10 points will be deducted from the service total. • During Roaring for Rainbow House, each time a participant of the Traditions grouping arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves early, 10 points will be deducted from the Service total. If volunteers are not actively participating, 10 points will be deducted. If a grouping is asked to leave their location site, all Roaring for Rainbow House points will be deducted. • During Day of Service, if any member of the Traditions grouping is asked to leave the service site, 25 points will be deducted. If any participant arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves earlier than the 2 hour minimum, 25 points will be deducted from the Service total. If there is any falsification of hours for the Day of Service, including groupings that choose to serve at a local philanthropy, the grouping will lose all Day of Service points. IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, Aug. 29: Day of Service letter of intent due (if applicable) Thursday, Sept. 12: Groupings given assigned drop off time for Tiger Food Fight at liaison meeting Thursday, Sept. 5 - Sept. 28: Service window for groupings who choose to serve at a local philanthropy Thursday, Sept. 12: Roaring for Rainbow House - Find out location & time slots Friday, Sept. 20: Tiger Food Fight October 3, 4, & 6: Roaring for Rainbow House Saturday, September 28: Day Of Service 33 [email protected]
2019 EVENTS COMMITTEE
LIZ COUNTEE, TYUS WELTER & BROCK WINSLOW SPECIAL EVENTS
DECORATE THE DISTRICT Decorate the District spreads the spirit of Homecoming throughout the city of Columbia through the decoration of businesses in the Downtown District. Each grouping will be partnered with a specific establishment and asked to show their creativity with incorporating the groupings overall theme and Mizzou spirit by embellishing the façade of the building. Decorate with spirit, pride, creativity, and make sure to have fun! INTERACTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT • Remember to be courteous and respectful of the establishment and its owners and employees. As students of the university, you are responsible for promoting a positive image of Mizzou and Homecoming to the outside community. • 15 points may be deduced if an establishment owner files a complaint about the student participation. • Groupings will receive their assigned businesses on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, and must contact their designated establishment by Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 to ensure that they agree to the decorations. • A proof of contact contract is available in the appendix of the rulebook. • The designated establishment as well as the grouping must sign this contract. • Points will also be deducted if a design for your designated establishment is not submitted. The sketch must be initialed by the establishment contact and turned in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. • 10 points will be deducted if your designated establishment is not contacted. MAA SIGNAGE • Each grouping will be given a Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) sign that must be placed at their business. • The MAA sign will be given out at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. MATERIALS • Groupings may only use paint to decorate. • If extra materials are used, your grouping will receive a 10 point deduction
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DECORATING SPECIFICATIONS & DEDUCTIONS • In addition to the MAA sign, each grouping is required to decorate their business by displaying Mizzou spirit while incorporating the grouping’s overall theme. • All window decorations and artwork may display your group’s name and Mizzou spirit, but may not serve as a venue for advertising your group’s mission or political agenda. • Decorating will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. • You may leave the establishment once decorations are completed, but while decorating, a member from the grouping must be present at all times. • All decorations and clean up must be completed by 4 p.m. • No points will be awarded if members of a grouping work past 4 p.m. • Judging will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.
REMOVAL Each grouping is required to have all decorations down by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. This includes all window paint, which must be completely removed from all windows. Failure to remove the decorations by 2:30 pm will result in disqualification from Decorate the District. A fine of $100 will be charged to any grouping that does not remove decorations to the satisfaction of the establishment owner. The approval of the clean-up efforts is at the discretion of the establishment owner. POINT BREAKDOWN Judges will award points for creativity, artistic value and Mizzou spirit while incorporating the grouping’s overall theme. The point scale will be from 0-40. DEDUCTIONS AND FINES • 10 points will be deducted if the Proof of Contact contract and the initialed detailed sketch are not turned in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2019. • Disqualification will result if decorations are not removed by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. • No points will be awarded if members of a grouping work past 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. IMPORTANT DATES FOR DECORATE THE DISTRICT September 26th- Last day to contact designated business. Proof of Contact contract due at liaison meeting. October 3rd- MAA sign handed out at liaison meeting. October 10th- Decorate the District between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. October 13th- Decorate the District decorations must be removed by 2:30 p.m.
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BANNER The banner competition is a vital part of the Mizzou Homecoming tradition. Each year residence halls, campus organizations and Greek Chapters design and create banners that display their Mizzou spirit and pride while incorporating their overall participation theme. COMPETITION BANNER For the banner, organizations must incorporate and include the following things: • Incorporation of overall designated participation theme • The words, “Mizzou Homecoming” • Tradition Stands Forever • Name of the Grouping/Organization • The banner must be no more than 32 sq. ft (The size of a 4’x8’ sheet of plywood) • The banner may be cut or oriented at the discretion of the organization, but cannot exceed a surface area of 32 sq. ft. • Banners must be made out plywood with a wood frame. An example will be sent out at a later date. • Banners will be dropped off at Reynolds Alumni Center by Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. • Banners will be picked up at Reynolds Alumni Center by Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification of your banner. • They will be displayed in Carnahan Quad with all organization’s banners • Nothing requiring an external power source (being plugged into a wall outlet/car battery) is permitted. • The banner is NOT required to have a 3-D object • However, if you have a 3-D object, it may not exceed more than 18 inches past the plywood. If your 3D object exceeds this, you will lose 15 points from Banner. POINT BREAKDOWN The judges will assign points to each grouping based on the following: • Design of the banner • Incorporation of grouping’s overall theme • Display of the grouping’s Mizzou Spirit • Creativity and originality • Neatness The point scale will be from 0 - 50.
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DEDUCTIONS • 5 points will be deducted if a sketch of the banner design is not turned in on at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. • 5 points will be deducted if the grouping does not include the required elements (name, destination, theme, etc). • 15 points will be deducted if the banner exceeds dimensions. • This includes the 3D object exceeding 12 inches past the bed sheet. No points will be awarded if the groupings banner is not brought to the designated location on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. IMPORTANT DATES September 26th: Design submission due. October 10th: Competition Banners dropped off at designated location by 4 p.m. Competition Banners judged starting at 4:30 p.m. October 13th: Banners will be picked up at Reynolds Alumni Center by 2:30 p.m. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification of your banner.
2019 TALENT COMMITTEE
BROOKS DAVIS, RHIANNA LIGHTLE, EMMA TRAVIS & BLAKE WIGEN TALENT
OVERVIEW Homecoming Talent provides University of Missouri students the opportunity to show-case their acting, dancing, and singing abilities to their peers. Talent celebrates the Homecoming tradition by creating spirit and pride in the university and our traditions. Each participating group will write, direct, and perform a skit no longer than 13 minutes (not including an introduction video) in the Talent competition. Homecoming Talent will be held in the Jesse Hall Auditorium on the following dates: Monday, Oct. 7th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS • Skit must incorporate a plot based on their grouping’s subtheme and incorporate a selected song which must be approved by the Talent Committee. • Lyrics of the song may be altered. • The song must be sung by at least one member of the grouping. • Two choreographed dances must be included into the skit with music. This music needs to be different from the selected song. • Each grouping must have an introduction video for their skit that is no longer than one minute and 30 seconds. • The intro video time is not included in the 13 minutes. • Each grouping must have an element of crowd interaction. PROPS AND FLATS • No large, constructed props will be permitted this year. • Small props and objects will be allowed with the approval by the Talent Committee. • Individual flats cannot exceed 5 feet wide x 10 feet tall. No more than 6 flats can be used. Flats may not have a total width greater than 30 feet. DIRECTOR’S MEETINGS • Talent directors’ meetings will be held in the fall with the Homecoming Talent Committee on a date that will be released in the Talent Director Rulebook. • Each participating chapter in the grouping must have at least one representative at every directors’ meeting. • Points will be deducted from the groupings’ preliminary score each time a representative is absent from a directors’ meeting. Please refer to the directors’ book for point deductions. • If a chapter is late to a meeting, additional points may be deducted. 40 TALENT
TALENT JUDGING • The judging panel will consist of six individuals of varying ages, backgrounds and levels of expertise. • The judging panel will remain the same for all nights of the Talent competition. • All judges’ scores will be averaged to determine final talent scores. POINT BREAKDOWN • All skits will have the opportunity to receive a maximum score of 150 points from each judge on the panel. • The top five of the six possible scores will be averaged together to create the final overall score. • For Talent point breakdown, please refer to Talent Directors’ Rulebook. • Final Talent placings and superlative awards will be revealed with the overall Homecoming results at Announcements. HOMECOMING ACTS • Homecoming Acts can be, but are not limited to, soloists, musical medleys, instrumental performances, dances and stand-up comedians. • All Homecoming Acts must be approved by the Talent Committee. • Homecoming Acts will be limited to and may not exceed 5 minutes, including stage preparation. • Homecoming Acts will perform in Jesse Auditorium on a designated night during the Talent competition. • One performer will be selected to sing the National Anthem each night of Talent, for a total of 3 performers. There are no entry fees for the National Anthem. • Homecoming Act and National Anthem entry forms are due on September 13 at 5 p.m. to 123 Reynolds Alumni Center. • An email will be sent out to all of those who turned in Homecoming Act entry forms regarding sign-ups for auditions. • All Homecoming Acts must audition. • Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Jesse Wrench Auditorium in Memorial Union. IMPORTANT DATES Homecoming Act Forms Due: Friday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. in 123 Reynolds Alumni Center. Homecoming Act Auditions: September 15: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Jesse Wrench Auditorium in Memorial Union. Talent Rehearsals: October 4, 5 and 6, 2019 Talent Production: October 7, 8 and 9, 2019
Please contact us [email protected] if you have any questions! 41 [email protected]
2019 TRADITIONS COMMITTEE
ANNIE ADRIAN, CHAVIS FERGUSON & ANGELA MARULANDA TRADITIONS OVERVIEW University of Missouri seniors have the opportunity to compete for one of the most coveted honors at the University: 2019 Homecoming King and Queen. Royalty Applications are due Friday, August 30th, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. The form can be found at www.mizzou.com/2019Royalty. GREEK GROUPINGS • May collectively enter a minimum of four and a maximum of eight candidates. • Of the required four applications, two applicants must be from the sorority and two applicants must be from the fraternity/fraternities in the grouping • Following the minimum number of applicants, groupings are not limited to an even distribution of nominations among chapters ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL POINTS Minimum 4*, Maximum 8 *2 from the sorority, 2 from the fraternity/fraternities to meet the minimum ENTRY FEE Each Greek chapter will receive one free application. Additional applications cost $25. Each payment is due along with the application. Applications without payment will be eliminated from the selection pool. Please make checks out to Mizzou Alumni Association. OVERALL POINT BREAKDOWN Points for sponsoring organizations are as follows: Applicant Submission 20 Points No additional points will be awarded for Top 30, Top 10 and Crowning If minimum application requirement cannot be met by an organization, exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Traditions committee.
43 TRADITIONS APPLICANT REGULATIONS • Applicants must be graduating in either December of 2019 or May of 2020 and must be a full-time student, carrying enrolled in at least 12 credit hours • Five year program students may apply if they are in their seventh or eighth semester, meaning they can be graduating December of 2020 or May 2021. This student will be ineligible to apply for Homecoming Royalty 2020. • Applicants must have attended MU three consecutive semesters. Qualification is NOT determined by cumulative credit hours. • Applicants must also be in good academic standing (at least a 2.5 GPA is required). • If a student has been named to a previous Homecoming Top 10 or Greek Week Top 10, they are prohibited from applying. • Points are only awarded to the grouping that is sponsoring the candidate(s). Each applicant cannot be sponsored by more than one organization. • Absolutely no public campaigning by the candidate or anyone on their behalf. This includes mass emails and social networking (i.e. listserves, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). Any other form of campaigning is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, banners, fliers and disruption of classroom settings. The only exception to campaigning is the materials provided by the Homecoming Public Relations committee. SELECTION PROCESS The process of selecting royalty is comprised of two parts:
• Part One: Top 30 selection consists of cumulative score from both a first round interview and paper application. The individual candidates with the highest cumulative score advance as the Top 30 Royalty candidates.
• Part Two: The Top 30 Royalty candidates will receive a second round interview to determine Top 10 Royalty. Candidates with the highest cumulative score will be the Top 10 Royalty. • MU faculty, alumni, and members of the Columbia community will judge all paper applications, along with first and second round interviews.
• Participation in Royalty activities and student voting are the final components of the selection process to determine the 2019 Homecoming King and Queen.
44 TRADITIONS CORONATION POINT BREAKDOWN Paper Application 5% First Round Interview Score 5% Second Round Interview Score 10% Student Voting 35% Participation in Mandatory Events 45% MANDATORY EVENTS • Students who are selected to Homecoming Royalty Top 10 will have mandatory responsibilities, including service projects and public appearances. Events are listed below. • Mandatory events are subject to change and/or be removed or added at the discretion of the Traditions Committee. • Members will be responsible for portraying a positive image of Mizzou throughout all activities and service projects. • All mandatory events can be found on the application. Applications Available: Summer 2019 Applications Due: Friday, August 30, 2019 First Round Interviews: September 8, 9 and 10, 2019 Second Round Interviews: September 15 and 16, 2019 Tiger Food Fight: September 20, 2019 Top 10 Banquet: September 27, 2019 Homecoming 5K: September 29, 2019 Blood Drive Set-Up: September 29, 2019 Blood Drive: September 30 - October 3, 2019 Flag Football: October 6, 2019 Dome Lighting Ceremony: October 6, 2019 Talent: October 7-9, 2019 Top 10 Family Reception: October 11, 2019 Campus Decorations & Spirit Rally: October 11, 2019 Homecoming Parade: October 12, 2019 Halftime Coronation: October 12, 2019
When applying, please take into consideration all of these dates are mandatory. Traditions Please contact us [email protected] if you have any questions! 45
CAMPUS DECORATIONS ENTRY FORM
Only one entry form must be turned in from each organization or Greek grouping. Forms are due on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019.
Name of Organization(s): ______
Campus Decorations Liaisons: Please include at least one liaison from each chapter participating in your Campus Decorations
Name: ______Name: ______Email: ______Email: ______Phone: ______Phone: ______
Name: ______Name: ______Email: ______Email: ______Phone: ______Phone: ______
Campus Decoration Theme: ______
Campus Decoration Location (where your Campus Dec will be located on the night of the viewing?): ______
House Mom or House Dad of proposed location’s signature: ______
Housing Corporation President or Vice President of proposed location’s signature: ______*Electronic confirmation is accepted; please attach printed email to this form.*
47 DECORATE THE DISTRICT PROOF OF CONTACT AND INVOLVEMENT CONFIRMATION
I, ______(business owner/manager), do hereby acknowledge that ______(organization) has contacted ______(designated business).
As a business owner/manager, I hereby give permission for the given organization to decorate the exterior of the business on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. I acknowledge that the judging will also take place at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. I also acknowledge that the decorations will be taken down by Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. In addition, I agree not to donate and/or supply the organizations with any additional items as decorations.
Please acknowledge that you accept the attached sketch below as well.
Organization X______
Business X______
Return at liaison meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2019.
48 BANNER DESIGN APPROVAL
Please sketch your banners below or attach them to this form and turn them in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.
By signing below, you understand that you may be asked to make changed to your banner upon the discretion of the 2019 Homecoming Steering Committee. Organization ______Signature X ______49 FLOAT DESIGN APPROVAL
Please sketch your banners below or attach them to this form and turn in at meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.
Length of Float including Vehicle: ______Width of Float: ______
Height of Float: ______By signing below you understand that you may be asked to make changes to your float upon the discretion of the 2019 Homecoming Parade Committee. Grouping ______Signature X ______50 PARADE SCRIPT
Please write below what you would like the Announcer’s to read when passing the judges stands on the parade route. There is a maximum of 200 words, please state your grouping name and subtheme the rest is up to you.
51 HOMECOMING ACT AND NATIONAL ANTHEM ENTRY FORM
Please fill out one entry form per act. This form is due Friday, September 13 at 5 p.m. to 123 Reynolds Alumni Center.
Contact: ______Phone Number: ______E-mail Address: ______Brief description of performance: ______
I would like to perform (circle one)...
Homecoming Act National Anthem
- Homecoming Act Payment: $25. There is no entry fee for National Anthem.
- All checks or money orders are payable to MAA-Homecoming.
52 DAY OF SERVICE HOURS LOG
Grouping: ______
Service Liaisons: ______
Date: ______
Location of Service: ______
Site Supervisor (not a member of grouping): ______
Supervisor phone number: ______
Total hours served: ______
I verify that all information on this sheet is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
______Signatures of service liaisons
______Signatures of site supervisor
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NAME OF PARTICIPANT TIME IN TIME OUT SIGNATURE
54 DAY OF SERVICE LETTER OF INTENT
Grouping name: ______
Service Liaisons: ______
Service Site: ______
Service Contact: ______
Name: ______
Phone Number: ______
Email: ______
Signature: ______
The members of this grouping will be arranging their own service with a local philanthropy for the 2019 Homecoming Day of Service. We recognize this service must be completed between September 5 and September 28. Groupings will be asked to have 50 volunteers complete 2- hour service shifts. We recognize we will be responsible for tracking the completion of these shifts on the hours log that can be found in the 2019 Homecoming rulebook.
______Signatures of service liaisons
Form must be returned to the Homecoming Steering Committee Service Committee by the August 29 liaison meeting.
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OVERALL POINT BREAKDOWN
PARADE 160 SERVICE 160 CAMPUS DECORATIONS 155 TALENT 150 BLOOD DRIVE 140 CAMPUS OUTREACH 50 BANNER 50 DECORATE THE DISTRICT 40 TRADITIONS 20 TOTAL 925
57 Everyone is welcome to attend all homecoming events regardless of your organization’s level of involvement!
For more information on all 2019 MAA sponsored Homecoming events, please visit the site below.
www.mizzou.com/homecoming