Missouri Western State University Homecoming 2014 Griffons Around the World
Table of Contents
Letter to Organizations/Teams 2
Homecoming Steering Committee 2014 3
Calendar of Events 4
General Homecoming Guidelines 6
Homecoming Events for Competition:
· Create the Board: Campus Decorating 7
· Max’s Photo Contest 8
· Amazing Race 9
· Griffon Team Trivia 10
· Blood Drive 11
· Around the World Relay 12
· Pep Rally/Dance 13
· Bonfire/Hot Dog Eating Contest 14
· Parade 15
Homecoming Competition Point Layout 16
Forms:
· Homecoming Entry Form 17
o Assumption of Risk Waiver 18
· Homecoming Grievance Form 20
· Royalty Packet will be given separately on request
Letter to Organizations
Dear Organizations,
We are excited to begin this year's Homecoming and hope that you are motivated to compete in one of the biggest celebrations ever. Homecoming will be hosted the week of October 19-25, 2014. We are proud to announce that this year's theme is "Griffons Around the World" and is based on major destinations and landmarks around the world.
This packet contains the information for all events, guidelines, and applications needed to participate. You can also find the competition and point layout as well. If additional copies are needed a digital copy of this packet can be found online at missouriwestern.edu/homecoming.
The committee has planned and organized many events for you to compete in and enjoy, we encourage all organizations to participate, whether for points or for fun. Our goal is to make this Homecoming a special one and to help build yours and the community's excitement for our centennial in 2015.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the packet or any other details about Homecoming 2014: Griffons Around the World, please contact the Homecoming Chair Reyhan Wilkinson at .
Good luck!
Enthusiastically,
Homecoming 2014 Steering Committee and Student Government Association
Homecoming Steering Committee 2014
Homecoming Chairman
Reyhan Wilkinson
Directors of Special Events
Mimi Ho
Camile Banez
Directors of Public Relations and Marketing
Bre Shepherd
Katie Griffith
Directors of Community Service
Connor Samenus
Bert Hale
Director of Royalty
Alexis Spiegel
Directors of Pep Rally and Bonfire
Hannah Herrick
Katie Jarnagin
Directors of Parade
Shae Fannon
Jess Roark
Director of Awards and Judges
Eli Dodge
Calendar of Events
Date / Day of the Week / Event / Location / TimeApril 23, 2014 / Wednesday / Homecoming Info Night / Spratt 101 / 6:00PM
September 19, 2014 / Friday / Homecoming Entry Forms Due / Blum 217 SGA Office / 4:30PM
September 26, 2014 / Friday / Royalty Applications Due / Blum 217 SGA Office / 4:30PM
October 1, 2014 / Wednesday / Royalty Interviews / Blum 223 / 4:00PM
October 2, 2014 / Thursday / Create the Board Sign Pick-Up / Blum 207 (CSE) / 9:00AM-8:00PM
October 3, 2014 / Friday / Royalty Info Meeting / Blum 223 / 4:30PM
October 9, 2014 / Thursday / Begins Sign Drop Off / Blum 207 (CSE) / 9:00AM-8:00PM
October 16, 2014 / Thursday / Sign Drop Off Ends / Looney Multi-Purpose Rm. / 9:00AM-8:00PM
October 17, 2014 / Friday / Office Decoration Deadline / Campus / 4:30PM
October 20, 2014 / Monday / Royalty Campaigning Begins / Campus / 8:00AM
October 20, 2014 / Monday / Max's Photo Contest / -- / 8:00
October 20, 2014 / Monday / Amazing Race / Clock Tower / 5:00PM
October 21, 2014 / Tuesday / Blood Drive / Blum 218-219 / 10:30AM-4:30PM
October 21, 2014 / Tuesday / Griffon Team Trivia / Blum 222-223 / 5:00PM
October 22, 2014 / Wednesday / Blood Drive / Blum 218-219 / 10:30AM-4:30PM
October 22, 2014 / Wednesday / Royalty Voting Opens / MWSU Webpage / 8:00AM
October 22, 2014 / Wednesday / Office Decoration Judging / Campus / 1:00-4:30PM
October 23, 2014 / Thursday / Around the World Relay / Lot K and Mitchell Field / 5:00PM
October 23, 2014 / Thursday / Royalty Voting Closes / MWSU Webpage / 11:59PM
October 24, 2014 / Friday / Pep Rally/Dance / GISC / 8:00PM
October 24, 2014 / Friday / Bonfire / Behind Baker / Following Pep-Rally
October 24, 2014 / Friday / Hot Dog Eating Contest / Behind Baker / 10:30PM
October 25, 2014 / Saturday / Parade Line Up / Union Street / 7:00AM
October 25, 2014 / Saturday / Parade / Downtown / 9:30AM
October 25, 2014 / Saturday / Tailgate / Lot H / 11:00AM
October 25, 2014 / Saturday / Homecoming Football Game MWSU vs. Emporia State / Spratt Stadium / 1:30PM
General Homecoming Rules
· Homecoming Steering Committee and its advisors reserve the right to make the final decision in matters pertaining to points, disqualification, and Homecoming guidelines interpretations.
· Participants of Homecoming events must follow all guidelines set forth in this packet and any verbal guidelines given at events.
· Infractions pertaining to disregard of guidelines may result in disqualifications of events of Homecoming all together.
· Any sort of substance abuse taking place during Homecoming events will result in disqualification from Homecoming all together.
· Participants in Homecoming events should be respectful of all other participants, judges, and the Homecoming Steering Committee
· All judges for competitions will be selected by the Director of Awards and Judges. All judges have final say in the winners of each competition.
· Cheating is prohibited in all Homecoming competitions. If an organization is found cheating at an event it may result in loss of points and or disqualification.
· Please review event pages for specific rules.
Create the Board: Campus Decorating
Downs Drive
Deadline: Friday, October, 2014 at 8:00AM
· Objective:
o Promote school spirit and homecoming theme around campus by designing signs to be placed around Downs Drive the week of Homecoming.
· Rules/Info:
o Boards must incorporate and relate to the overall homecoming theme of Griffons Around the World
o Include: Organization name, theme, and year in the design
o Signs must be no larger than 4'x8' in size
o Organizations may request a board to be provided by the Homecoming Committee on their entry form.
o Signs may be picked up in the CSE Thursday October 2 by organizations that indicated they needed one from 9AM-8PM
o Signs may be dropped off in the CSE starting October 9 and no later than October 17 at 5PM no exceptions.
Max's Photo Contest
Anywhere and everywhere
Submissions start on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 8:00AM
Deadline Monday, October 20, 2014 at 11:59PM
· Objective:
o To spread awareness and school spirit of MWSU Homecoming 2014
· Rules/Info:
o You must follow the Homecoming Twitter account @MWSUHomecoming
o Organizations should upload as many photos as possible to Twitter tagging @MWSUHomecoming
o Each photo and tweet should have the organizations’ name and represent the organization’s theme and Missouri Western.
o Organizations will need to submit one photo for competition to
o Competition photo must be submitted from the organization's/team’s president or listed homecoming chair.
o Photos will be judged on creativity, relation to theme, and overall school spirit.
o Results will be announced at Pep Rally.
o A Max the Griffon cut-out must appear with you in picture for competition.
o You may pick up a Max the Griffon cut-out in the CSE from Thursday, October 2 to Friday, October 17.
Amazing Race
Clock Tower
Monday, October 20, 2014 at 4:40PM
· Objective:
o To win, a team must complete all tasks "Around the World" (MWSU Campus)
· Rules/Info:
o This game is based on the show "Amazing Race"
o Each team will consist of 5 active members of your organization.
o All participating members in this event need to arrive on time to hear the specific rules of the competition
o There will be tasks to complete at selected buildings on campus.
o Winners will be selected based on which teams complete the race first
Griffon Team Trivia
Blum 222-223
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 5:00PM
· Objective:
o To win, a team must compete in a classic game of Team Trivia.
· Rules/Info:
o Each organization will have a team of 2 active members compete.
o Winner will be established on who has the highest correct answers out of 50 questions.
o 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners will be rewarded points.
Blood Drive
Blum 218-219
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21 and 22, 2014
10:30-4:30
· Objective:
o To collect as many pints of blood from Missouri Western students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the Saint Joseph community as possible for the Community Blood Center. This competition is also totaled to compete against Northwest Missouri State University Blood Drive.
· Rules/Info:
o Each organization will be responsible for recruiting as many people as possible to donate blood on behalf of their organization.
o Each person who donates blood has the choice of which organization will receive their participation points.
o Organizations with the most participations points (most people who donate), during the two days of the drive will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
o The Community Blood Center encourages participants to visit www.savealife.org and select Missouri Western State University to pre-register and schedule a time to donate. Although it is not required, doing so will alleviate waiting times.
Around the World Relay
Band Practice Field
Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 4:40PM
· Objective
o To win, the organization must complete the relay the quickest
· Rules/Info:
o Each organization will have 5 active members compete in the relay.
o All participating members in this event need to show up at 4:40PM to hear the rules/instructions of the competition.
o Relay will consist of running and answering multiple questions about special landmarks.
o Winners will be based on which teams finish with the best times.
Pep Rally/Dance
Griffon Indoor Sports Complex (GISC)
Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 8:30 PM (can begin arriving at 8:00 PM)
· Objective:
o To create a fun-filled atmosphere to prepare students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members for the Homecoming Game Saturday
· Agenda:
o Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members arrive between 8:00 and 8:15PM
o Organization Recognition
o Dance Performance
o Crowning of Royalty
· Rules and Regulations for Dance:
o Each organization participating in Homecoming may perform a dance/routine for competition
o Each performance MUST be between two and three minutes long (ABSOLUTELY NO LONGER THAN THREE MINUTES)
o 5 points will be deducted for every 30 seconds over the 3 minute limit.
o The music, costuming, and overall performance must represent the organization’s theme
o Music used must be approved by Homecoming Steering Committee no later than Friday, October 17th, 2014
o Music used must be turned into the CSE by Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 by 7:00pm on a CD/Flash Drive with instructions including track number, start time, entrance/exit, etc.
o A video recording of the performance must also be submitted to Homecoming Steering Committee by Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 by 7:00 to determine appropriateness in CSE
o If performance materials are not approved by Homecoming Steering Committee by Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014, disqualification from the event will occur
o If performance submitted for approval is not performance given, disqualification from dance competition will occur.
Bonfire/ Hot Dog Eating Contest
Field behind Baker Family Fitness Center
Friday, October 24, 2014 directly following Pep Rally (approximately 10:30PM)
· Objective:
o To create a fun-filled atmosphere to prepare students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members for the Homecoming Game Saturday
· Agenda:
o Arrive around 10:15PM or directly following the Pep Rally/Dance
o Hot dog eating contest at 10:30PM
o Burning of the opposing mascot at 10:45PM
o DJ Party until 12:00AM
· Rules and Regulations:
o Each organization participating must have one member compete in the hot dog eating contest for points
o Each contestant will be given six hotdogs, buns included, to finish as quickly as possible (a cup of water will also be provided for dipping)
o When contestant has finished all their hotdogs they must show the judge an open and empty mouth to declare they’re finished
o The three contestants to finish first will receive points for their organizations
· Burn the Mascot:
o We will be doing the traditional burning of the opposing team’s mascot. Although this is a fun and lively event, please remember to be respectful as the art department put a lot of hard work into making the simulated mascot. Additionally, please be respectful of any rules, regulations, and boundaries that are presented in regards to the bonfire because IT IS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY.
· DJ Party:
o There will be a DJ present for a little more excitement. After the burning of the mascot we invite everyone to stick around and enjoy some fun music and dancing with the DJ. Friday night’s festivities will end at midnight.
Parade
Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 6:30AM
· Objective:
o Create an event for the Missouri Western and St. Joseph community to enjoy the pride of Missouri Western State University
· Where: * This route is tentative and will be confirmed before classes begin*
o Downtown St. Joseph
o Line up between 22 and Frederick on Union Street
o Starting at the merge of Frederick and Faraon
o Left onto 9th Street
o Right onto Felix Street
o Right onto 5th Street
o Right onto Jules Street
o Ending back at the merge of Frederick and Faraon or City Hall
· Rules:
o All entries must be capable of being transported to the parade line up site and remain mobile through the duration of the parade.
o All float entries must follow city ordinances in regard to the size regulation; float units (truck and trailer) must not exceed 80 feet in length or 12 feet in height from the ground up.
o Organization floats must indicate the name of the organization, the organization theme, and include our Homecoming theme, “Griffons Around the World” and the year, “2014.”
o All entries may begin to arrive for line up starting at 6:30 A.M. on Union Street and all entries must be present at line up by 7:00 A.M. for check in.