America S Greatest Homecoming Celebration

America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration! Homecoming 2009

“Branded For Life”

2009 Competition Packet Student Organizations

1 HOMECOMING '09 PACKET OUTLINE

Welcome...... 3 Executives...... 4 Awards...... 5 Sweepstakes Application (September 18)...... 6 Competition Point Distribution...... 7 Parade Float Rules...... 8 Application (September 18)...... 11 Budget (September 18)...... 12 Harvest Carnival Rules...... 14 Application (September 18)...... 16 Signs Rules...... 17 Application (September 18)...... 19 Philanthropy – Dec the House Rules...... 21 Chili Cook-off Rules...... 22 Application (September 18)...... 23 Football Frenzy Rules……………………………………………………………………………….24 Application (September 22)……………………………………………………..26 Walkaround Booth Rules-non sweepstakes (Wednesday, September 23) Rules...... 27 Parade Entry Rules-non sweepstakes (Wednesday, September 23) Rules...... 29

SAFETY PACKET http://www.ehs.okstate.edu/manuals/Decorate.htm

2 Dear Homecoming Participants:

The Homecoming Steering Committee is working hard to make Homecoming 2009 the best celebration to date! With your enthusiastic participation, it will be an exciting and enjoyable event. The 2008 THEME is “Branded for Life” and we encourage your student organization to showcase Oklahoma State University’s spirit and traditions. Homecoming Week is planned for October 11-17, 2009, when Oklahoma State plays Missouri Tigers (Black and Gold).

The Homecoming packet has undergone many changes this year. These changes include: Harvest Carnival and Sign.

In order to save you time and headaches, we advise you to read each section thoroughly and carefully for rule changes.

Please urge your group’s participants to abide by all regulations and safety guidelines.

Thank you and best of luck in Homecoming 2009,

Homecoming Steering Committee 2009

3 2009 Homecoming Execs America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration is ….. “Branded for Life” October 17, 2009 vs. Missouri

Katie Thill (918)440.1577 Executive Director [email protected] Brady Brewer (580) 541.9592 Community Involvement, Football Frenzy, Publication [email protected] Brian Eyster (580)716.7747 Chili Cook-Off, Royalty [email protected] Jordan Brockhaus (405)226.6927 Walkaround, University Spirit/Trophies [email protected] Jill Bowman (620) 960.4391 Alumni General, Harvest Carnival [email protected] Chelsie Potter (817) 253.2449 Artistic Design, Video Production, Bands [email protected] Kimberly Stewart (405) 641.8751 Residential Life, Philanthropy, Parade [email protected] Meredith Inselman (580) 716.2667 Com/PR, Merchandise/Marketing, Alumni VIP [email protected] Jerod Cottom (580) 370.6702 Spirit Rally, House Dec [email protected] Melisa Parkerson (405) 744.8711 4 Advisor [email protected] Homecoming Office (405) 744.5410 or (405)744.7386

Special Non-Point Awards

Sweepstakes Award This award is given to the student organization that displays the most overall participation and promotion of OSU Homecoming. It is determined by a number of factors. The combined total points of contest entries, places in competition, and participation are the determinants.

It is not mandatory for student organizations to participate in the Sweepstakes Category. The Homecoming Steering Committee invites all student organizations to participate in any of the individual competitions in which the organization would like to participate , however, these entries will not count towards the Sweepstakes Award

This award is usually presented during the halftime ceremonies of the Homecoming football game. * There is an entry form required for this award.

Grand Marshal’s Trophy The Grand Marshal’s Trophy is presented to the most outstanding parade entry in any category by the Grand Marshal. This means that a Community entry, a Student Organization entry, a Residential Life entry, or a Greek Life entry may be chosen. This award is judged by the OSU alumni Homecoming judges.

Public appeal, ingenuity, and Homecoming spirit are all guidelines for this distinguished honor. Creativity and uniqueness of design are your best means to obtain the OSU Grand Marshal’s Trophy.

This award is usually presented during the halftime ceremonies of the Homecoming football game. There is no entry form required for this award. **This award does not contribute toward any points for the Sweepstakes Award.

Harvest Carnival People’s Choice Award

5 The People’s Choice Award goes to the most popular Harvest Carnival booth. It is determined by those attending Harvest Carnival who purchase tickets and votes for their favorite booth by participating in the game or just putting tickets in the award jar.

Groups cannot offer the public something in return for people’s choice votes (i.e. pictures, freebies, etc).

This award is usually presented during the Spirit Rally festivities. There is no entry form required for this award. **This award does not contribute toward any points for the Sweepstakes Award.

6 Sweepstakes Award Entry Form

Sweepstakes Deadline: Friday, September 19, 2009 by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted before 8:00 a.m. at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Center.

It is not mandatory for student organizations to participate in the Sweepstakes Category. The Homecoming Steering Committee invites all student organizations to participate in any of the individual competitions in which the organization would like to participate in, however, these entries will not count towards the Sweepstakes Award.

The Sweepstakes Award will be presented to the student organization that displays the most overall participation and promotion of OSU Homecoming. The winner will be determined by total points accrued through contest entries, places in competition, and participation points. Also, a main factor in the judging will be sportsmanlike conduct and the general attitude of the competition groups. Violations of any Homecoming regulations will be taken into consideration. OSU President Burns Hargis will present the Sweepstakes trophy. The Sweepstakes award will be announced at the halftime of the Homecoming football game.

In order to be competitive, Sweepstakes entrants must participate in BOTH of the Primary Point Activities (Parade Float Competition and Harvest Carnival) and the two Secondary Point Activities (Sign and Chili Cook-off). The sweepstakes award will still be given to the student organization with the most total points, so participation in all Homecoming Events is encouraged.

Student Organization: ______

Homecoming Chair: ______

Local Phone Number: ______

Cell Phone Number: ______

Email Address: ______

Homecoming Chair: ______

Local Phone Number: ______

Cell Phone Number: ______

Email Address: ______

7 Point Distributions

This is a percentage based point system which focuses more on rewarding effort and overall achievement than placing. All activities will add up to 100%, and much like a test, different sections will be weighted differently according to the time, expense, and effort expended in each activity.

Primary Point Activities – Worth 70% of total Student Organizations must participate in both activities to be considered for the 2009 Sweepstakes Award.

Parade Float Worth all 40% of total possible points

Harvest Carnival Worth all 30% of total possible points

Secondary Point Activities – Worth 30% of total In addition to the both primary point activities Student Organizations must participate in the Signs competition plus the Chili Cook-Off for consideration for the Sweepstakes Award.

Signs Contest Worth all 15% of total possible points

Chili Cook-Off Worth 15% of total possible points

Just For Fun – Not included in sweepstakes points

Philanthropy Football Frenzy

8 Parade Float Rules

1. Entry Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2009 by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted prior to 8:00 a.m. in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

2. Entries must include a detailed sketch of the parade float. Construction will begin only after a building permit has been obtained from the Physical Plant Office of Environmental Safety.

3. A monetary limit of $2,200 has been established for parade floats. This monetary limit includes money spent as well as donations. Student Organizations must keep a ledger of their financial records. Any violation of spending limits will be reviewed and acted upon by the Homecoming Executive Committee. Overspending the budget ceilings will result in a loss of points for the entry and/or may result in disqualification. The Homecoming Steering Committee does not wish to take away from any parade float; the Committee only hopes to promote the overall Homecoming Spirit by insuring that all participants follow established guidelines. Ledgers, receipts, and all other financial records will be requested at any time and should be constantly updated. The updated ledger and an electronic budget form (template will be provided) will be required to be completed and will picked up by the Homecoming Executive Team on Thursday, Oct. 15, the night before Walkarounds. The budget form should include all expenses acquired during the student organization’s Homecoming preparation. Each chair will be responsible for bringing an updated ledger to each of the student organization meetings, failure to do so will result in a (1) one point deduction from total score per occurrence. 4. All NANO pomping is prohibited. A 10% deduction will occur if a living group participates on any part of house decoration.

5. Safety Check will be completed by the Homecoming Steering committee at 6:00 p.m., Friday October 16, 2009 during the Walkaround celebration. Your parade float must be in place on the Walkaround route to qualify for judging. Final judging will be done during the parade. Five (5) points may be deducted if a parade float is tardy or not in place.

6. Floats will we escorted at the discretion of the City of Stillwater personnel on Saturday, October 18, 2008. The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. (subject to change in the event of an early TV football game time).

7. Floats will be judged on the basis of: a. Adherence to Theme...... 20%

9  How well does the Float incorporate & reflect the University Homecoming Theme?  Does your Float provide a clever interpretation of the theme? b. Appeal ...... 20%  Does the Float appeal to alumni?  Does the Float appeal to families?  What was your overall impression of the Float?  Does it represent or reflect the history, traditions, and spirit of the university? c. Originality and creativity ...... 20%  How intriguing is the color scheme?  Is the Float unique?  Is the Float represent a fresh/new idea?  Does the Float represent intricate and detailed efforts? d. Design, construction & engineering...... 20%  How efficient and stable is the structure?  Do all the moving parts work? e. Pomping ...... 20%  Does the pomping appear to be completed?  Does the pomping represent intricate & detailed efforts?  Were blending, shading, & shadowing effectively utilized? 8. In order for a float to be eligible for placing, it must complete the parade in sequence. Human power will not be allowed for any type of parade float. A 10 minute delay of the parade or over a two block gap due to breakdown or inability of the float to keep up with parade pace may cause disqualification and removal of the parade float. The Homecoming Executive Committee reserves the right to make such decisions.

 Human Participation -Human participation will be allowed on floats at the discretion of the Stillwater Fire Marshall. Violations of this rule will result in disqualification of the entry. The Homecoming Executive committee reserves the right to make such decisions. Please refer to the Physical Plant Safety Manuel

9. Human participation must be discussed and approved at the safety meeting. Human participation is not to move parts of the float.

10. We play Missouri Tigers. Their colors are black and gold.

11. Floats shall not exceed 50 feet in length or 15 feet in height from the ground. All floats must adhere to OSU safety rules. After the initial “grace” inspection, penalty points will be issued for all violations. Please refer to the Fire & Safety Regulations on the internet for rules and point deductions. Failure to meet safety rules will result in disqualification.

12. DO NOT LEAVE FLOAT UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME.

13. If a parade float is not operational, it will not be judged.

14. A fire extinguisher must be available on the parade float according to Fire and Safety Regulations.

13. Parade floats must be completed and displayed on Monroe and/or University Streets or other appointed locations during the Walkaround. Skirting or bordering of any kind may be added to enhance the appearance of the entry. These expenditures must be included within the overall 10 budget ceilings for the parade float. Skirting must not cover tail lights. Tail lights must be visible at all times.

14. A representative must attend a mandatory safety and general information meeting on October 8, 2008 in Classroom 313 of the Classroom Building at 7:00pm. Absence may result in disqualification of parade entry at the discretion of the Homecoming Executive Committee.

15. Participating student organizations must complete the following parade float form and return it to the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Center, by Friday, September 18, 2009 by 4:30 p.m.

16. No candy shall be thrown from any vehicle. This is due to a safety problem with young children running under the cars to get dropped candy. IT HAS HAPPENED! Candy is to be distributed by people walking along the curbside. No person should stand on the roof, hood, fender, or bumper of any moving vehicle.

17. No alcohol is allowed on the parade route or in the parade lineup area, and any participants found to be in the possession of alcohol or suspected of being intoxicated may be forced to forfeit their parade float entry and could be referred to the University Conduct Office. The Homecoming Executive Committee reserves the right to make decisions regarding parade entry disqualification.

18. The OSU Homecoming Executive Committee reserves the right to exclude any parade entry.

19. Ledger copies and the budget will be due with copies of all receipts on Thursday, Oct. 16 and will be picked up by the Homecoming Executive Committee at the float preparation site.

11 Competitive Parade Float Competition

Entry Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2009 by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted before 8:00 a.m. at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Center.

Homecoming Chairs: ______Telephone: ______

Points for competition will be dispersed on the following criteria: a. Adherence to Theme ...... 20%  How well does the Float incorporate & reflect the University Homecoming Theme?  Does your Float provide a clever interpretation of the theme? b. Appeal ...... 20%  Does the Float appeal to alumni?  Does the Float appeal to families?  What was your overall impression with the Float?  Does it represent or reflect the history, traditions, and spirit of the university? 12 c. Originality and creativity ...... 20%  How intriguing is the color scheme?  Is the Float unique?  Is the Float represent a fresh/new idea?  Does the Float represent intricate and detailed efforts? d. Design, construction & engineering...... 20%  How efficient and stable is the structure?  Do all the moving parts work? e. Pomping ...... 20%  Does the pomping appear to be completed?  Does the pomping represent intricate & detailed efforts?  Were blending, shading, & shadowing effectively utilized?

Please attach the requested detailed sketches listed below for the Parade Float on a separate sheet of paper to assist Fire Safety and Civil Defense.

1. Each Pair must submit 3 sketches (specified below), each no larger than 11 inches by 17 inches.

a. Aerial 3-D sketch, marking the overall layout of the parade float, footage and measurement of decoration, tail lights, wheels, etc, and indicate where the fire extinguishers are kept at all times. Height and length must be included in a way that an outsider could understand the volume configuration.

b. Creativity sketch, (preferably color) displaying the visual aspect of the parade float. Indicate planned moving part

c. Moving elements sketch, describe the planned movement of each moving element.

2. Each organization must submit an 8 ½ inches by 11 inches, color sketch of the house dec for the Publication

3. Be sure to include name of living groups on each sketch

4. In addition to sketches please include, typed and two pages:

 Pairing Name

 Where building site will be, if unknown please state unknown and notify the Homecoming Executive team when that location is decided

13  Theme as it will be used on the parade float

 A paragraph stating why you choose this theme

 What you are trying to portray on your float

 A list of ALL features on the float, please star (*) all moving parts

 A list of additional visual elements (such as, but not limited to sand or brick), in addition to tissue pomps that wish to be used.

IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, YOUR CONTACT PERSON WILL BE CALLED AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 A.M., ANNOUNCING ANY CHANGES TO THE START TIME OF THE PARADE.

CONTACT NAME: ______PHONE NUMBER: ______

*The OSU Homecoming Executive Committee reserves the right to exclude any parade float.

Competitive Parade Budget Form

Budget Deadline: Thursday, October 15, 2009 will be picked up by a member of the Homecoming Executive Committee. Below is a paper format for the budget. An electronic version will be provided to the participating groups to be filled out electronically.

14 Residential Hall(s): ______

Homecoming Chair(s): ______Telephone: ______

Structural Materials (pipe, sheet metal, sucker rod, etc.) Total Cost Donation

Mechanical Materials (motors, pulleys, belts, etc.) Total Cost Donation

15 Decorative Materials (pomps, glue, paint, chicken wire etc.) Total Cost Donation

Miscellaneous Items (welding rod, fuel, oxygen, acetylene, etc.) Total Cost Donation

Total Float Expenses: $

Total Float Donations: $

16 Harvest Carnival Rules

1. Entry Deadline: Friday September 18, 2009 by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted before 8:00 a.m. at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Center. Game submission will be based on a different number order than was drawn for Parade Floats.

2. The carnival will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Location: Payne Country Expo Center. Participating groups should set up their game booths between 2:00 and 5:30 p.m. the day of the carnival. Booths must be in place and operational by 5:45 p.m. or participation points will be deducted.

3. Each group will have a designated 11X11X10 ft. area. This is only the maximum space that will be provided. You will not be required to fill the entire space.

4. There is a $150 spending limit for each game booth. Groups will be required to submit receipts ledger and an electronic budget form to the Homecoming Executive Team on the night of Thursday Oct. 15, 2009 at the parade float building site. The Homecoming Steering Committee strongly encourages practicality, simplicity, and originality for carnival entries. We encourage you to enter basic carnival games--for example, a football or basketball toss or dart throw--or something inexpensive or creative you come up with on your own.

5. You will not be responsible for and will not be allowed to provide prizes for your game booth. Do not spend money on candy or prizes; concentrate on the game itself. The Homecoming Harvest Carnival Steering Committee will solicit donations for candy and giveaway prizes and distribute them to each game booth. No prizes for your game booth, other than what is provided by the Homecoming committee, will be allowed.

15. Since children from the Stillwater community will be our primary audience, the Steering Committee encourages all participants to show Homecoming spirit by wearing Homecoming sweatshirts and giving their game booth a creative Homecoming flavor.

16. A People’s Choice Award will be given to the most popular entry. No overall points will be awarded for the winner of this category.

17 17. Ticket prices will be 25 cents, and/or one ticket will be awarded for each canned good brought. The cans will be donated to Harvest II.

18. There can be a maximum of ten (10) workers per booth at any one time. SAFETY IS OF UPMOST IMPORTANCE! Entries deemed unsafe by the OSU Safety department will be excluded from the competitions and the carnival. If you have a question about the safety of your entry, please contact the OSU Safety Department, 744-7241. GROUPS WILL NOT USE LIVING ANIMALS (or dead for that matter) or motorized vehicles in any entry.

19. Please note that Homecoming Week weather may be cooler and/or unpredictable in the month of October. Be advised and plan your booth entries accordingly (i.e. water balloon tosses, dunk tanks are not recommended).

20. Judges may participate in the Harvest Carnival entries.

21. There will be a 5% deduction in points towards Harvest Carnival if the organization fails to clean up their mess. Each pair must be checked out by a member of the Homecoming Executive Team.

22. All carnival entries must be handicap assessable.

23. Points will be based on the following: Adherence to pairings personal theme…………10% Adherence to overall University theme……10% Alumni/Community Appeal...... ………….20% Originality/Creativity...... ………….20% Educational Aspect...... …………15% Children’s Appeal...... …………25%

24. The Harvest Carnival entry fee will be 50 canned goods. They must be turned in at the Payne County Expo center on October 13, at 2:00 PM in order to be eligible to participate in Harvest Carnival.

18 Harvest Carnival Application

Due: Friday, September 18, 2009 by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted prior to 8:00 a.m. at the OSU Alumni Association Center.

Residence Hall: ______

Chairperson/Contact: ______Phone #:______

Game Choice #1 ______

Description of Games: Please include size and special needs--i.e. water, electricity, etc. if any, along with a detailed sketch of the booth, a list of materials that will be used, and exactly how your game will be played.

Game Choice #1

19 ______

Sketch must be included before entry is complete!

Sign Competition Rules

1. Entry Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2009 by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted prior to 8:00 a.m. ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Building.

2. Signs can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional with the following guideline.

3. Signs can be painted and/or textured. Textured signs can be textured up to a ½ inch of covering material. (This can include paper, bottle caps, etc.) If a protective cover is utilized, it will also be considered in the ½ inch of texture. Measurements will be taken from the surface of the board. Board thickness is not included in the measurement

4. Maximum size is ten feet by twelve feet. Signs larger than these dimensions will be disqualified. The surface area will be measured. Dimensions must be included on your entry form.

20 5. Signs must be placed in the designated area on the Library Lawn.  Artistic Design Steering Committee will have a specific location for each sign.  Receive instructions from Homecoming Steering members as to the pre- determined location of your sign before staking your sign in the ground!  Entries deemed hazardous by the OSU safety department will be subject to disqualification.

6. Signs must be put in place between 4:00 p.m. and 5:-00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2009.  Ten (10) point penalty for tardiness or for putting the sign up early  A representative from each group must stay with the sign until cleared by OSU safety.

7. Signs must be completed, pre-constructed, and finished by the time they are put up.

8. If a sign is not completed by the time it is placed, it will not be judged.

9. No alterations at all may be made after the sign is put up. Any alterations made will result in an automatic disqualification.

10. Please make sure that the name of the Student Org. is on the sign and easily visible.

11. Judging will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2009.

12. A Winning Sign will be one that equally shows:  Adherence to theme  Representation of homecoming spirit  Visual appeal and Creativity

13. The point system is as follows: Concept...... 40% Communication...... 30% Craftsmanship...... 30%

** Concept- the unique idea conveyed in the sign. This includes adherence to the Homecoming theme, clever slogans, unique words and images, and innovation. **Communication- how well the idea is conveyed. This includes lettering, colors, contrast, composition of the elements on the sign, clarity of the message, and how well the sign attracts and holds the reader’s attention.

21 **Craftsmanship- the execution of the sign. This includes the physical construction of the visible elements, line quality in letterforms, image quality, neatness, durability, and overall neat appearance.

14. Signs must be taken down by 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2009 or a fine of $30.00 will be assigned to the student organization.

15. Make sure your sign is waterproof! This means that a protective coating may be needed on the sign. You may NOT cover up your sign. Waterproofing may be tested. If your sign is not waterproof or you cover your sign up, 30% of the points towards sign will be deducted.

16. Separate prizes will be awarded in three categories:  Residential Life  Greek Life  Student Organization

17. TENT STAKES AND ROPE MUST SECURE SIGNS FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK.  Groups must provide their own tent stakes and rope.  THE TENT STAKES MUST BE DRIVEN BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE GRASS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURY.  There must be a total of 4 stakes. 2 in the front and 2 in the back.  Stakes that are not driven completely into the ground must be covered with tennis balls  Entries deemed unsafe by the OSU Safety Department are subject to disqualification.

22 Sign Entry Application

Due: Friday, September 18, 2009 by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted prior to 8:00 a.m. ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Building.

Please include the horizontal and vertical dimensions of your sign.

Give a brief description of your sign entry (required):

23 Philanthropy

This year the Philanthropy for Homecoming is the Stillwater Domestic Violence Center. Each group participating in this part of Homecoming will have two requirements to fill.

The first requirement will be to go to the Stillwater Domestic Violence Center and volunteer time. Each group will have an assigned day and time (which will be given to you by the Steering committee via drawing order) and number of people that need to attend. If you are at the center for your assigned time and have your set number of people, you will receive your points.

The second requirement will be to volunteer time at an information table the week before Homecoming. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we will have a table set up at Chi O’Clock with information about the Stillwater Domestic Violence Center as well as a place for people to make donations towards their new facility and information to raise awareness about domestic violence. Each group will have an assigned day and time (which will be given to you by the Steering committee via drawing order) and number of people that need to help run the table. If you are at the table for your assigned time and have your set number of people, you will receive your points.

Philanthropy is a participation points event only this year. If your group participates and meets the few requirements listed above, you will receive credit for the Philanthropy portion of Homecoming. If you do not, you will not receive the credit.

24 Chili Cook-Off Rules

Due: Friday, September 18, 2008 by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted prior to 8:00 a.m. ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Building. Student organizations participating in Chili Cook-Off are not required to take part in sweepstakes. If interested in taking part of any other Homecoming activities please visit the Homecoming website at: www.orgs.okstate.edu/homecoming.

1. Each group must prepare a bowl of homemade chili for each judge.

2. Each student organization must provide the holding container.

3. Each group must prepare a minimum of 10 qts. of chili (subject to change) for the public.

25 4. A table will be provided for each group. Each group is responsible for decorating its table and area.

5. Only active members of the participating student organization will be allowed to decorate the table or prepare the chili. Points will be deducted in the event of a violation.

6. Each group must bring a serving spoon for the chili.

7. Each group must also provide the exact recipe of its chili.

8. Each group must be willing to eat its own chili if asked to do so.

9. Judging will be based on: 75% for taste and quality of chili 25% for booth decorations and spirit

10. Paid attendees will be provided bowls, spoons and napkins. Please do not furnish these items at your table. 11. Must have signed up prior to participate. 12. No more than 3 outlets may be used.

26 Chili Cook-off Entry

Due: Friday, September 18, 2008 by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted prior to 8:00 a.m. at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Office Building.

Number of outlets planning to use:

Please attach a copy of chili recipe. Please attach a detailed sketch of your chili cook-off booth or table (tables will be provided).

27 Football Frenzy Rules

1. Entry Deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2009, by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted prior to 8:00 a.m. at theConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Building.

2. The tournament is an Open Bracket tournament. Students who are not Res-Life Students or in a Student Organization may participate. The only stipulation is students may not play on more that one team.

3. Student Organizations may field as many as two (2) different teams. Rosters must be turned in by the deadline above. Rosters can be updated the day of the game, up to the start of each game. Players will not appear in more than one roster or play on the field for more than one team, if players are playing in the Open Bracket, they may not play in the Greek Bracket. Players who attempt to do so will be removed for the remainder of the tournament. A maximum of twelve (12) players will appear on each roster. Each player must be a current member of the living group for which he/she is playing. Player’s IDs will be checked by the Homecoming Football Frenzy Steering Committee prior to each game.

4. The tournament is coed. The tournament will be conducted according to standard OSU intramural coed flag football rules, except the section that allows for player substitutions. For more information on specific rules, contact OSU Intramural Sports at 744-7407.

5. Rulings by the Intramural Officials and the Homecoming Executive Team are final.

6. Intramural rules regarding eligibility for collegiate athletes state:

Any person who is a member of a varsity or junior varsity squad shall not be eligible to participate in that sport or corresponding sports. Members of varsity or junior varsity sport squads will be defined as: those on scholarship, walk-ons, “red-shirts”, academic ineligibles, and persons having varsity equipment checked out to them. Any person who has earned an Athletic Letter at any four year institution which gives

28 college credit, regardless of size and level of competition shall not be eligible to participate in that sport, or corresponding sport(s) until the lapse of one (1) year from the end of the season in which the player last competed. Any person who tries out for, or is cut from a team after the second contest of the season shall be ineligible to participate in that sport or corresponding sport(s) until the lapse of one (1) year from the end of the season in which he/she last competed. Only two (2) scholarship athletes or past letter winners are allowed per team in any non- corresponding sport.

7. Any player who is ejected from a game by Intramural Officials for violent offenses will be required to sit out the next game and will cost their team 1 point per offense.

8. If any player or team feels a call has been made improperly or feel there is an issue that has developed, it needs to be taken care of at the time of the occurrence. Nothing can be done after the fact! Tournament brackets will be posted in the Alumni Association Building after the

9. Live Bracket Seating on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 10:30pm in the SU in Case Study 1. One person from each living group must be present. Brackets will be posted only AFTER the finalized rosters have been submitted. The tournament will begin Friday evening (TBA), October 2, 2009, and will take place at the Colvin Center intramural fields. A rain date will be announced early in the fall semester.

10. There will be a $30/team entry fee that is due, student organizations playing must include this information on the Residential Hall Homecoming Bursar charge form and turn into the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Building, TBA. This fee should not be a part of your overall Homecoming budget. If an extra team (max of 2 teams) is entered into the tournament, the cost will be $20/ extra team totaling $50 for both teams.

11. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Points will not be awarded for Sweepstakes.

12. A Rain Date will be discussed if bad weather permits.

13. All cleats must be rubber. No metal cleats are allowed.

29 Football Frenzy Entry

Due: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 by 4:30 p.m. No applications will be accepted prior to 8:00 a.m. at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Building.

Entry: maximum of 2 teams

Roster 1 Last 7 Digits of Roster 2 Last 7 Digits of Student ID Student ID 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. 8. 9. 9. 10. 10. 11. 11. 12. 12.

Entry is not complete without attached check.

30 America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration OSU Homecoming 2009 “Branded For Life” WALKAROUND BOOTH RULES

**All entry ideas must be approved by the Homecoming Executive Committee. **

1. Participating organizations and departments must submit entries to the Homecoming Steering Committee no later than Thursday, October 1, 2009 in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Association Building, by 4:30 p.m. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED (no exceptions or excuses)!!! Notification of acceptance or denial will be given no later than October 5, 2009. Special early approval arrangements may be made for those organizations needing to begin work before the notification date. Call the Homecoming office for details. (405-744-7386).

2. Entries must include a detailed sketch/description, including what the purpose of the booth is (or why you would like to have a Walkaround booth), what items will be sold or distributed (if any), what activities will be available (if any), and any other pertinent information. Failure to supply a detailed description may cause your application to be denied. This information is necessary to determine eligibility and booth placement. .

3. DO NOT LEAVE THE BOOTH UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME !!

4. The Homecoming Walkaround committee does not allow solicitation (even for non-profit organizations) away from the booth (i.e. Persons should not walk through the crowd asking for donations).

5. All persons granted a Homecoming booth spot will be granted a permit at the mandatory safety and general information meeting on Thursday, October 8 at 8:00 p.m. in Classroom Building 313. Anyone attempting to set up a booth or distribute information without a permit will be asked to leave.

6. A representative from each group must attend a mandatory safety and general information meeting. Permits will be distributed at this meeting. Absence may result in disqualification of Walkaround booth entry and forfeiture of walkaround booth entry fee at the discretion of the Walkaround Steering Chair and Homecoming Executive Committee. This meeting is scheduled for October 8, 8:00 p.m., in Classroom Building 313,

7. Preferred booths should focus on celebrating OSU spirit and history, OSU Homecoming and the Homecoming tradition in some fashion (i.e. EVERYTHING ORANGE!). As the Homecoming Walkaround is designed to be a family oriented environment and celebration, groups are encouraged to design booths that are appealing to this audience. Entrants wishing to distribute items at Walkaround are encouraged to pass out creative items versus traditional trash-causing brochures or flyers. We play Missouri Tigers. Their colors are Black and Gold. The Homecoming theme for 2009 is “Branded For 31 Life”.

8. The Homecoming Executive Committee reserves the right to reject any proposed entrant whose application fails to comply with the specific and general themes of the Homecoming Walkaround. Furthermore, the Homecoming Executive Committee reserves the right to reject any proposed entrant whose entry is obscene, is patently offensive, offers no value to the community, and/or may subject the committee to liability.

9. Please make checks payable to the OSU Alumni Association

** The Homecoming Executive Steering Committee is a private organization that coordinates the Homecoming Walkaround for groups or individuals desiring to display entrants consistent with the specific and general themes outlined above and who promote university spirit.

Application forms can be found at:

Oklahoma State University Alumni Association

Homecoming Website under the Applications &

Entry Forms Link.

www.orangeconnection.org/homecoming

32 America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration OSU Homecoming 2009 “Branded For Life” “SEA OF ORANGE” PARADE ENTRY RULES

**All entry ideas must be approved by the Homecoming Executive Committee. **

Floats entered in this category will not be considered in the student organization sweepstakes competition! (Non Sweepstakes due on September 18th)

1. Participating organizations and departments must submit entries to the Homecoming Steering Committee no later than Friday, September 18, 2009 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center by 4:30 p.m. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED (no exceptions or excuses)!!! Notification of acceptance or denial will be given no later than October 3. Special early approval arrangements may be made for those organizations needing to begin work before the notification date. Call the Homecoming office for details. (405-744-7386)

2. Entries must include a detailed sketch/description, including the maximum anticipated speed traveled during the parade and maximum number of participants. Failure to supply a detailed description may cause your application to be denied. This information is necessary to complete the line up and staging.

3. Floats may not exceed 50 feet in length or 15 feet in height. In order for a float to be eligible for placing, it must complete the parade in sequence. Human power will be allowed for any type of parade entry other than float. No float may be human powered. A 10-minute delay of the parade or over a two-block gap due to breakdown or inability of the entry to keep up with parade pace will cause removal of the parade entry. If a parade float is not operational, it will not be judged.

4. A fire extinguisher must be available on any parade float and must adhere to the safety rules set forth in the Fire and Safety Regulation Packet. (http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/manuals/decorate.htm)

5. DO NOT LEAVE FLOAT OR ANY OTHER ENTRY UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME!!

6. A representative from each group must attend a mandatory safety and general information meeting. Permits will be distributed at this meeting. Absence may result in disqualification of the Parade entry and forfeiture of entry fee at the discretion of the Parade Steering Chair and Homecoming Executive Committee. This meeting is scheduled for October 8, at 7:00 p.m. Classroom Building 313.

7. No candy shall be thrown from any entry. People walking along the curbside may distribute candy. No person should stand on the roof, hood, fender, or bumper of any moving vehicle. Safety first! No literature may be handed out promoting the group

33 or its causes. Let’s keep Stillwater clean!

8. Entries should focus on celebrating OSU spirit history, OSU Homecoming and the Homecoming tradition. It is suggested that the entries also adhere to the general theme of OSU Homecoming, “ Branded For Life ” and maintain a family entertainment orientation. The OSU Homecoming “Sea of Orange Parade” is not an opportunity for you to promote your organization or your cause; it is an opportunity to promote, as stated above, OSU, OSU Spirit, OSU history, OSU Homecoming, the Homecoming tradition. We play Missouri Tigers. Their colors are black and gold.

9. The Homecoming Executive Committee reserves the right to reject any proposed entrant whose application fails to comply with the specific and general themes of the Homecoming Parade. Furthermore, the Homecoming Executive Committee reserves the right to reject any proposed entrant whose entry is obscene, is patently offensive, offers no value to the community, and/or may subject the committee to liability.

10. There will be an entry fee that must accompany the application. Entry Fee information can be found on the application form. Please make checks payable to the OSU Alumni Association.

** The Homecoming Executive Steering Committee is a private organization that

coordinates the Homecoming Parade for groups or individuals desiring to display entrants

consistent with the specific and general themes outlined above and who promote university

spirit.

Application forms can be found at:

Oklahoma State University Alumni Association

Homecoming Website under the Applications &

Entry Forms Link.

34 www.orangeconnection.org/homecoming