Residence Halls Rulebook Homecoming 2012 by Nina Bolka

University of Missouri Homecoming 2012 Residence Halls Rulebook

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Table of Contents Directorʼs Letter………………………………………………............................3 2012 Homecoming Steering Committee……………………………………….4 Point Breakdown…………………………………………………......................5 Important Due Dates………………………………………………....................6 Blood………..……………………………………………………………………..9 Campus Outreach………………………………………………......................12 Merchandise….………………………………………………………………….13 Parade……….…………………………………………………………………...15 Public Relations……………………………………………………..................18 Service………………..………………………………………………………….19 Special Events………………….…………………………………………........21 Talent…………………………………………………………………………….28 Traditions……..………………………………………………………………….29 Appendix……..…………………………………………………………………..31 Residence Hall Participation sheet………………………………...............46 Merchandise Order form……………………………………………………..47 Decorate the District Proof of Contact form………………………………..48 Decorate the District Expenditure Log……………………………………...49 Spirit Banner Design Approval form………………………………………...50 IBA Audition form……………………………………………………………..51

Directorsʼ Letter The Homecoming Steering Committee and the Mizzou Alumni Association would like to thank you for participating in Homecoming 2012. This year the University of Missouri commemorates the 101st Homecoming by celebrating the traditions of our university and the pride of all Missouri Tigers. Homecoming is a time in which students, faculty, staff, community members and alumni come together to celebrate Mizzou and its impressive history of excellence. Homecoming 2012, “Many Tigers, One Roar,” unites past traditions and alumni with current Homecoming events and Mizzou students. Mizzou students maintain and improve upon past traditions each year through Homecoming festivities, and simultaneously look to the future as they create traditions of their own. The Mizzou Alumni Association is proud to celebrate many events including the Homecoming Blood Drive, which is recognized as the nationʼs largest student-run blood drive. The Homecoming Food Drive benefits the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Campus Decorations and the Homecoming Parade are a unique experiences that combine creativity and service to the Mizzou family and Columbia community. These are just a few of the many Homecoming events that help bring Tiger spirit to Mizzouʼs campus every Homecoming season. All events that support Mizzou would not be possible without the time and dedication of our students. We want to thank you for your commitment and hope you continue to carry on the same Mizzou spirit in years to come, and to help make 2012 yet another successful Homecoming. The Homecoming Steering Committee has been working tirelessly in preparation for the 2012 Homecoming celebration. We strive to make positive changes each and every year, and this year these changes are apparent in all areas of our Homecoming festivities. We are excited about the events and activities scheduled in the weeks and days leading up to October 27, when the fighting Missouri Tigers take on the Kentucky Wildcats. Please use this rulebook as a resource for information regarding all aspects of the Homecoming celebration. Please keep in mind that these rules are subject to change. If changes are implemented, liaisons will be notified to ensure clear communication for all organizations involved. The Homecoming Steering Committee is committed to Mizzou and all participants. We strive to foster Mizzou pride and spread the magic of Homecoming. We truly look forward to working with you! In the spirit of Homecoming, Richard Devero, Karee Hackel, Jordyn Klackner 2012 Homecoming Tri-Directors ! ! ! ! ! 3

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2012 Homecoming Steering Committee Directors: Karee Hackel Jordyn Klackner Richard Devero HomecomingDirectors@missouri.edu Adviser: Carrie Bien (573)882-6613 BienC@missouri.edu

Blood: Cale Roberts Zachary McGowan Maggie Omastiak HomecomingBloodDrive@missouri.edu

! Public Relations: ! ! Nina Bolka ! Tom Jarvis ! Crystal Friedman HomecomingRelations@missouri.edu

Campus Decorations: Kelsey Kerwin !"##$%&"'()'* Charlie Stoltze HomecomingDecorations@missouri.edu

Service: ! Darnell Cage ! Courtney Doll ! Luke Landolt HomecomingService@missouri.edu

Campus Outreach: Gaby Rodriguez SimonĂŠ McGautha Lauren Damico HomecomingOutreach@missouri.edu Merchandise: Krista Villers Brad Fowler homecomingMM@missouri.edu Parade: Trent Kruessel +*',%&"'()'* Maggie Nestor Katelyn Young HomecomingParade@missouri.edu !

! Special Events: ! Ethan Colbert ! ! Jordan Denker ! Sophia Mullineaux HomecomingProjects@missouri.edu ! ! Talent: Keenen Clerkley ! ! Kyle Lindner ! Leanne Mathew ! Katie Ottolin ! HomecomingTalent@missouri.edu ! ! ! Traditions: ! Ali Frain ! Stacy Massey ! ! Sean O!Brien HomecomingRoyalty@missouri.edu

Residence Halls Point Breakdown

MIZ-BBQ…………………………………………16%..….………………………….160 Points

Parade……………………………………………15%…..………………………….150 Points

Decorate the District…………………………….14%..…………………………….140 Points

Banner…………..………………………………..14%..…………………………….140 Points

Service……………………………………………12%……………………………...120 Points

Blood……………………………………………...12%..…………………………….120 Points

Merchandise……………………………………...10%..……………………….…...100 Points

Traditions (Royalty)………………………………..5%..……………………………..50 Points

Liaison Meetings………………………….………..1%…..………………………….10 Points

Hoco info. meetings………………………….........1%…..………………………….10 Points

Total……………………………………….…100%………………………………..1000 Points

Important Dates Thursday, August 23 Public Relations: Liaison meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, August 30 Public Relations: Liaison meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 6 Public Relations: Liaison meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 13 Public Relations: Liaison meeting 7 p.m. Blood: Blood liaison meeting 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 14 Traditions: Royalty Applications due by 5 p.m. in 123 Reynolds Alumni Center Thursday, September 20: Merchandise: Order form and payment due Public Relations: Liaison meeting 7 p.m. Sunday, September 23- Tuesday, September 25 Traditions: First round interviews Monday, September 24- Thursday, September 27 Talent: Audition sign ups in 123 Reynolds Alumni Center 5 p.m. Thursday, September 27 Public Relations: Liaison meeting 7 p.m. Talent: IBA/ National Anthem entry forms and fees due at liaison meeting September 30 Talent: IBA Auditions- Time and place TBA Traditions: First round interviews Monday, October 1 Traditions: Second round interviews Merchandise: Merchandise pick up at Reynolds Alumni Center Thursday, October 4 Public Relations: Liaison meeting 7 p.m. Special Events: Last day to contact designated business. Proof of Contact contract due at liaison meeting. Sketch of design must be initialed by the establishment.

Friday, October 5 Parade: Entry forms due by 5 p.m. Thursday, October 11 Parade: Detailed sketches of float due Public Relations: Liaison meeting 7 p.m. Service: Tigers Taming Hunger Special Events: MAA sign will be given out at liaison meeting Blood: Homecoming liaison meeting 7 p.m. Friday, October 12 Service: Tigers Taming Hunger Service: Tiger Food Fight 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday, October 14 Service: Tigers Taming Hunger Monday, October 15 Merchandise: pick-up day at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Traditions: Blood Drive Blood: Homecoming Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 16 Traditions: Blood Drive Blood: Homecoming Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 17 Traditions: Blood Drive Blood: Homecoming Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 18 Public Relations: Liaison meeting 7 p.m. Service: Tigers Taming Hunger Special Events: M-I-Z-B-B-Q Traditions: Blood Drive Blood: Homecoming Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 19 Service: Tigers Taming Hunger Saturday, October 20 Traditions: Top 10 Banquet Service: Homecoming Day of Service

Sunday October 21 Service: Tigers Taming Hunger Special Events: Banners will be hung and judged Monday, October 22 Talent: live-stream at the Shack in the Student Center Tuesday, October 23 Talent: live-stream at the Shack in the Student Center Wednesday, October 24 Talent: live-stream at the Shack in the Student Center Thursday, October 25 Special Events: Decorate the District 10 a.m.- 4p.m. Residence Halls present all receipts for supplies by 4 p.m. Friday, October 26 Traditions: Top 10 Family Reception Campus Decs & Spirit Rally Saturday, October 27 Parade: Date of 2012 Homecoming Parade Traditions: Homecoming Parade, Halftime Coronation, Romp Chomp & Stomp Tailgate Sunday, October 28 Special Events: Decorate the District decorations must be taken down by 2:30 p.m.

Blood

Zachary McGowan, Maggie Omastiak, Cale Roberts HomecomingBloodDr@missouri.edu

Overview The Blood Drive Liaison Meetings will be held during the following times: • •

Sept. 13, 2012: After Homecoming liaison meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 11, 2012: After Homecoming liaison meeting at 7 p.m.

The Homecoming Blood Drive will be a four-day event, held in the Mizzouʼs Hearnes Center Fieldhouse during the following dates and times: • • • •

Monday, Oct.15, 2012: Time – 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012: Time – 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 2012: Time – 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012: Time – 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

General Information Please visit www.donateblood.com to register. Registering gives you an appointment and cuts down your wait time. You are allowed to donate for a total three different types of organizations: • One Greek Chapter, One Residence Hall, and One Campus Organization People who attempts to donate blood at the satellite drive locations count toward the total donations for the Resident hall If you believe you will be unable to donate, someone may donate in your Resident Hallʼs name in place of your pre-registered appointment time. If you have any questions please email us at: HomecomingBloodDr@missouri.edu

Satellite Blood Drives Satellite Drives will be held in certain cities throughout the surrounding area. Sign-up sheets will be provided at each location. Final satellite locations will be listed at www.donateblood.com. 9

A prewritten letter will be provided to students who wish to send additional information outside the Mizzou community. This includes alumni, family, and friends.

Residential Hall Point Breakdown Residence Halls will receive points for the total number of individuals who attempt to donate for the hall. Percent of Resident Hall: Points will be awarded based on satellite donors, community donors, and members of your hall who attempt to donate divided by the total number of members in your Resident Hall times 100. 50%-120 Points 45%-110 Points 40%-100 Points 35%-90 Points 25%-80 Points

20%-70 Points 15%-65 Points 10%-60 Points 5%-55Points <5%-0 Points

Penalties Rules Infractions & Deductions Table Infraction Deduction Solicitation of additional donors and/or volunteers within 500 feet of the blood drive location. (See 30 percent of final blood definitions list for the official definition of points “solicitation.”) Mass solicitation to unaffiliated students on behalf 20 percent of final blood of a Resident Hall in a classroom setting or points listserv. Monetary bribes are given by any part of a Resident Hall to any individual or group in Disqualification. 100 percent exchange for blood donation in that Resident of final blood points Hallʼs name Participation in any act deemed unethical by the American Red Cross, U.S. Food and Drug Disqualification. 100 percent Administration, or The University of Missouri of final blood points Homecoming Steering Committee. Definitions Solicitation: To request that others unaffiliated with your Residential Hall give blood or volunteer on your Residential Hallʼs behalf.

Mass Solicitation: To request on a mass scale that others unaffiliated with your Residential Hall give blood or volunteer on your Residential Hallʼs behalf in a classroom setting or class listserv. Please direct any questions pertaining to mass solicitation to the Homecoming Blood Drive email account. HomecomingBloodDr@missouri.edu

Important Dates • • • • • •

September 13- Blood liaison meeting 7 p.m. October 11- Blood liaison meeting 7 p.m. October 15- Homecoming Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. October 16- Homecoming Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. October 17- Homecoming Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. October 18- Homecoming Blood Drive 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Campus Outreach Lauren Damico, SimonĂŠ McGautha, Gaby Rodriguez HomecomingOutreach@missouri.edu

The Homecoming Steering Committee will host a Homecoming informational session. Guest speakers will include representatives from the Mizzou Alumni Association, American Red Cross and the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Information sessions will be on Monday, September 24, and Tuesday, September 25; they will last approximately 20 minutes in 30-minute intervals from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residence Halls will receive full points if 5 percent of each individual Residence Hall members are in attendance. Residence Halls will be assigned their respective times and issued their tickets, which is required to obtain points at the general liaison meeting, Thursday, September 13. Members of each Residence Hall attending the informational sessions are expected to bring a ticket and turn it in to a designated folder held by a Steering Committee member following the meeting in order to receive points. Participating Residence Halls will lose all the points for attending the Information Session if a member of their Residence Halls is caught turning in more than one ticket. Members arriving later than their scheduled time will be asked to attend the next informational session.

Merchandise Krista Villers, Brad Fowler HomecomingMM@missouri.edu

Overview The Merchandise committee strives to promote Mizzou spirit and Homecoming pride through the sale and distribution of official 2012 Mizzou Homecoming apparel. To ensure fairness and efficiency, participating Residence Halls must turn in the official merchandise group order forms and payment at the liaison meeting on the designated date in order to be eligible for Merchandise points.

Important Dates Thursday, September 20, 2012: Group Order Form and Payment due to Residential Life Homecoming Liaison (Residential Life professional staff person) by 5 p.m. !

Hall Coordinators must turn in their hall excel file to Adam Callahan by September 19 in order to receive full Merchandise points.

Monday, October 1, 2012: Merchandise Pick-Up Day at the Reynolds Alumni Center. !

Each residence will be assigned a 15-minute block of time to pick up their Merchandise orders.

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To earn Merchandise points, Residence Halls must pre-order Merchandise by using the group excel form. The percentage of residents (as of 9/20/12) ordering Merchandise within each Homecoming pairing will determine the number of points the respective organization/grouping receives. A full description of point breakdown is below. If the Residence Hall Order Form and/or payment is turned in after Sept. 20, halls will receive a 20 point deduction from their Merchandise points. Please note that orders received 24 hours after Sept. 20 will lose half of the residence hallʼs merchandise points.

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Residence Halls failing to pick up their Merchandise order within their assigned 15-minute block of time on Monday, October 1, 2012 will automatically receive a 20 point deduction from their total score. Residence Halls that fail to pick up their Merchandise orders by the last allotted block of time will receive a 30 point deduction from their total score. There will be additional merchandise available for purchase (such as long sleeve shirts) that will count toward Merchandise points for participating residence halls if ordered through the residence hall order forms.

Point Formula The maximum amount of points awarded for Merchandise will be 100 points. In order to receive points, Residence Halls must purchase more than 5% of their total number of Residents in Merchandise. Of the Halls that are eligible for points, half of the Halls that purchase the most will receive 100 points, and the bottom half will receive 50.

Deduction Point Breakdown Failure by a residence hall to turn in the 20 point deduction Group Order Form on time. Failure by a residence hall to pick up 20 point deduction merchandise during alotted time slot. Failure by a residence hall to pick up 30 point deduction merchandise by the last alloted time slot.

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September 20- Group order form and payment due at liaison meeting October 1- Merchandise pick up day at Reynolds Alumni Center

Parade

Trent Kruessel, Greg Loeffler, Maggie Nestor, Katelyn Young HomecomingParade@missouri.edu Overview • •

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The Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, October 27, 2012, Time: TBA Any student organization recognized by the University of Missouri, residential unit, community organization or business may enter a decorated car, float, walking banner or other entry as allowed by the parade committee. Residence Halls may place an entry in any one of the following three, judged categories o Float o Vehicle o Banner All participating groups must submit entry forms online at www.mizzou.com/HCParade2012StudentOrg by Friday, October 5, 2012 at 5 p.m. o Detailed sketches of each decorated entry (i.e. float or vehicle) must be turned in Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the liaison meeting. ! Sketches of banners do not need to be submitted o This yearʼs entries will be capped at 125. Parade entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Residence Halls may choose to participate as a judged category or simply as a parade participant. Competing entries will be ranked in first through fifth places based on the criterion listed on the judging form.

Parade Participation Rules • • •

All entries must maintain forward motion at all times. Candy and other hand-outs must be directly handed to audience members. Candy cannot be thrown. Floats are subject to inspection to ensure guidelines are followed.

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All entries (including vehicles, banners or floats) should incorporate Truman the Tiger and you respective era. The name of each Residence Hall should be clearly represented on the entry.

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Every judged entry must have at least 10 members of the residence hall walking with the entry during the parade Spirit throughout the parade and overall enthusiasm of the walking participants is strongly encouraged o This includes but is not limited to: chanting, cheering, smiling, waving, crowd interaction, etc. o Please note that purchased materials do not necessarily equal spirit or enthusiasm.

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Entries must not exceed a height of 11 feet (from bed of the trailer to the top of the 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-trailers are allowed. Only members of the residence hall may construct floats. NO OUTSIDE HELP IS ALLOWED! The theme specific to each float should be visible from both sides of the float or decorated vehicle. Halls using floats must incorporate at least one moving part powered by hydraulics, electric motors, and/or rope pulley systems to receive full points in judging. The mechanisms must be indicated in the detailed sketch to receive proper approval. The only people allowed on the float are those working the moving parts. These individuals must not be visible to the crowd and may not wear costumes. Prefabricated materials may be used in the design of the float however these prefabricated materials must be approved prior to the construction and may only make up minor details as opposed to a major element in the design. Prefabricated materials may be used at a minimum. Any questions, please contact the Parade Committee. Parade Committee has full discretion over what is or is not allowed as readymade material. If you have any questions, please contact the Parade Committee. Absolutely no flames or any form of pomping are allowed. The penalty for using flames or pomping is disqualification. Absolute no objects such as water, candy, confetti may be propelled or thrown from a float or moving.

Tips on Float Construction The most important thing to remember when building a float is to youʼre your limitations. You will need to determine the budget, time commitment, resources, and talent available. Be sure to follow the rulebook closely as rules will be strictly enforced. A detailed sketch is required with your entry form. The purpose of the sketch is to make sure your float is acceptable and meets all requirements. However, your float will be inspected at a later date to makes sure that your float, physically, meets all 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. Remember: Know your limitations! Paper mache and painting are all effective ways to cover the float; however, there are other covering that are acceptable. Please contact the Parade Committee if you have questions concerning your choice of covering. Remember NO POMPING. The safety of your float is most important!

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Tips for Decorating a Vehicle Decorated vehicles are not limited to cars and trucks. Golf Carts, Lawnmowers, Tractors, ATVʼs, etc. are also acceptable. If there is any question concerning your vehicle, contact the parade committee. See the point breakdown for other questions, or contact the Parade Committee, Homecomingparade@missouri.edu.

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Tips for Banners Banners will be walked with for a few hours, so keep this in mind when selecting a material for construction. The banner must last the entire parade.

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October 5- Entry forms due by 5 p.m. October 11- Detailed sketches of float due at liaison meeting OR to 123 Reynolds Alumni Center by 5 p.m. October 27- 2012 Homecoming Parade

Public Relations Nina Bolka, Tom Jarvis, Crystal Friedman HomecomingRelations@missouri.edu

Overview Liaison meetings will be held every Thursday at 7 p.m. during the Homecoming season until Thursday, October 18. Dates and locations are listed below. Please note that meeting locations change often. • • • • • • • • •

Thursday, August 23: RAC Columns A&B Thursday, August 30: RAC Columns A&B Thursday, September 6: Tate 22 Thursday, September 13: Tate 22 Thursday, September 20: RAC Columns D & E Thursday, September 27: RAC Columns D & E Thursday, October 4: RAC Columns A & B Thursday, October 11: Tate 22 Thursday, October 18: Tate 22! Liaison Meeting Attendance

A representative from each residence hall must be present at every liaison meeting. A representative from each residence hall must check in at the beginning of every meeting. All ten liaison meetings are worth one point for a total of 10 points. You must arrive on time. If a liaison arrives late, they will lose their attendance points for that meeting.

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August 23- liaison meeting RAC Columns A&B August 30- liaison meeting RAC Columns A&B September 6- liaison meeting Tate 22 September 13- liaison meeting Tate 22 September 20- liaison meeting RAC Columns D & E September 27- liaison meeting RAC Columns D & E October 4- liaison meeting RAC Columns A & B October 11- liaison meeting Tate 22 October 18- liaison meeting Tate 22!

Service

Luke Landolt, Darnell Cage, Courtney Doll HomecomingService@missouri.edu Overview Homecoming Service allows students to showcase the University to the community and give back to those in need in the name of Mizzou Homecoming. Each Residence Hall will be required to send a certain number of members to the service projects that will be held throughout October. In order to receive full points, members must check in on time at their event or project, complete the project, 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.

Projects and Participation Tiger Food Fight: Friday, October 12, 2012; MU Student Center: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 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 donate canned food to the “Tiger Food Fight” drive. All cans will be donated to the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri to feed those in need. If a Residence Hall does not deliver their food at their designated time, they will be deducted points as outlined in the deduction section. Items that will not be accepted include Ramen Noodles and perishable food items. Drop-off times will be shared at the liaison meeting on October 4. Tigers Taming Hunger: October 11-12, 14, 18-19, 21; Members of Residence Halls will ask for donations from the community at local grocery stores and from Mizzou students at campus dining facilities and markets. Each grouping will be asked to provide 4 volunteers for 2 two-hour shifts for a total of eight volunteers. These volunteers will stand outside of assigned locations and request food donations. They will be given fliers containing information on which food items are the most needed. Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful of employees and patrons. A Steering Committee member will be present should a situation arise. Volunteer assignments will be distributed at the October 4 liaison meeting by the Homecoming Service Committee. *Posters promoting Homecoming, Mizzou, and the Food Bank are allowed and encouraged.

Homecoming Day of Service Homecoming Day of Service: October 20 We encourage all members of the Mizzou family to give back to our campus and community. Each Residence Hall will be asked to provide a minimum of 5 volunteers at the Homecoming Day of Service. We will provide service opportunities through organizations that benefit the Columbia community. Volunteers will be required to check in and out with a Homecoming Steering Committee member. Every Residence Hall is encouraged to participate in the Homecoming Day of Service. Check in begins at 8 a.m. in the Reynolds Alumni Center.

Point Breakdown Tiger Food Fight: 200 cans = 40 points, 100 cans = 30 points, 50 cans = 20 points.....40 Tigers Taming Hunger- 8 volunteers..............................................................................40 Homecoming Day of Service- 6 volunteers.....................................................................40 Total.............................................................................................................................120

Deductions • Tiger Food Fight: If the Residence Hall delivers their food more than 15 minutes after their designated time, then 10 points will be deducted. • Tigers Taming Hunger: Each time a participant of the Residence Hall arrives more than 15 minutes late or leaves early10 points will be deducted from the service total. If a grouping is asked to leave their location site, all points will be deducted. • Homecoming Day of Service: If any participant of the Residence Hall arrives more than 15 minutes late or leaves before a member of the Homecoming Steering Committee releases them, then 10 points will be deducted.

Important Dates • • • •

October 4- Drop off time for Tiger Food Fight Distributed - Tigers Taming Hunger volunteer slots distributed October 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 21 – Tigers Taming Hunger October 12- Tiger Food Fight October 20- Homecoming Day of Service

Special Events Ethan Colbert, Jordan Denker, Sophia Mullineaux HomecomingProjects@missouri.edu Decorate the District Event Overview Decorate the District spreads the spirit of Homecoming throughout the city of Columbia through the decoration of businesses in the Downtown District. Each Residence Hall will be partnered with a specific establishment and asked to show their creativity while incorporating the pairingʼs overall theme and Mizzou spirit by embellishing the facade of the building. Decorate with spirit, pride, creativity and HAVE FUN!

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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, Homecoming and the Residential Life community to the outside community. 15 points may be deducted if an establishment owner files a complaint about the student participants. Residence Halls will receive their assigned business on October 4 and must contact their designated establishment by Thursday, October 11 to ensure that they agree to the decorations A proof of contact contract is provided in the appendix section of the rulebook. o The designated establishment as well as the Residence Hall must sign this contract. o Points will also be deducted if a design for your designated establishment is not submitted. The sketch must be initialed by the establishment contact by Thursday, October 11, 2012. o This contract must be turned in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. o 5 points will be deducted if your designated establishment is not contacted.

Decorations MAA Signage • Each Residence Hall 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, October 18, 2012.

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Each Residence Hall may buy supplies, but total supplies purchased may NOT exceed $200. Residence Halls will be required to present receipts for all supplies used by 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2012, to the Special Events committee member stationed at corner of Ninth and Elm Street (across from Shakespeareʼs Pizza). All expenses should be included on the expense log provided in the rulebook. Receipts should be included as well.

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In addition to the MAA sign, each Residence Hall is required to decorate their business by displaying Mizzou spirit while incorporating the Residence Hallʼs overall theme. o As noted in the contract, all supplies used must be approved by the business. This includes any preferences regarding supplies, (i.e. window paints, streamers and lights). Please respect the wishes of your assigned establishment. o ALL WINDOW DECORATIONS AND ARTWORK MAY DISPLAY YOUR GROUPʼS NAME AND MIZZOU SPIRIT, BUT MAY NOT SERVE AS A VENUE FOR ADVERTISING YOUR GROUPʼS MISSION OR POLITICAL AGENDA. Decorating will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. You may leave the establishment once decorations are completed, but while decorating, a member from the Residence Hall must be present at all times. All Decorations and clean up must be completed by 4 p.m. A representative from the grouping must check out upon completion and turn in receipts and the expense log to a Special Events Committee member at the corner of Ninth and Elm by 4 p.m. o No points will be awarded if members of a Residence Hall work past 4 p.m. o Judging will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.

Removal Each Residence Hall is required to have all decorations down by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. 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 Residence Hall 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 Residence Hallʼs overall theme. The point scale will be from 0 - 140

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10 points will be deducted if the Proof of Contact contract and the initialed sketch are not turned in at liaison meeting on Thursday, October 4, 2012. 10 points will be deducted if the Residence Hall is not represented at all times during decorating. 15 points will be deducted if the expenditure report is not turned in at check out or if the total expenditures exceed the limit. Disqualification will result if decorations are not removed by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. No points will be awarded if members of the Residence Hall work past 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012.

Decorate the District expenditure log The Decorate the District Expenditure Log is located in the Appendix section in the back of the rulebook. Each Residence Hall will be required to fill it out and hand it in at the designated time. Important Dates- Decorate the District • • • • •

October 11- Last day to contact designated business - Proof of Contact contract due at liaison meeting October 18- MAA sign handed out at liaison meeting October 25- Decorate the District between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. October 28- Decorate the District decorations must be removed by 2:30 p.m. 23

Spirit Banner Event Overview The banner competition is a vital part of the MU 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.

Spirit Banner Guidelines This year Residence Halls have two opportunities to complete a banner. One banner will be judged and scored. This banner should be located at the Residence Hall. Additionally, Residence Hall can create an optional spirit banner on the Faurot Field fence facing Stadium. This provides chapters an opportunity to showcase their Residence Hall to fans and the community. Competition Banner For the judged banner, Residence Halls must incorporate and include the following things: • Incorporation of overall designated participation theme • The words, “Mizzou Homecoming” • The words, “Many Tigers, One Roar” • Name of the Residence Hall • The banner must be the size of a queen size sheet and cannot exceed this size • The banner is NOT required to have a 3-D object

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The judges will assign points to each Residence Hall based on the following: o design of the banner o incorporation of Homecoming pairing or triadʼs overall theme o display of the Homecoming pairing or triadʼs Mizzou ! spirit ! creativity and originality ! neatness. The point scale will be from 0 - 140.

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10 points will be deducted if a sketch of the banner design is not turned in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

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10 points will be deducted if the Residence Hall does not include the required elements (name, era, theme, etc). 15 points will be deducted if the banner exceeds dimensions No points will be awarded if the Residence Hall banner is not hung at the Residence Hall by 5 PM, October 18, 2012.

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Spirit banners will be hung Sunday Oct. 21. The following information should be included on the OPTIONAL Faurot Field banner: The words, “Mizzou Homecoming” The words, “Many Tigers, One Roar” Name of the Residence Hall The banner at Faurot Field must not exceed a width 48 and height of 35 inches.

Important Dates- Spirit Banners Thursday, October 18: Banners hung at Residence Hall by 5 PM Sunday, October 21: Banners hung at Faurot Field – assigned time TBA Sunday, October 21: Banners judged starting at 4:30 PM

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M-I-Z-B-B-Q The M-I-Z-B-B-Q is an event in which each Residence Hall has the opportunity to have a BBQ for the students within the Residence Hall. Residence Halls will be asked to show their creativity, while incorporating the Residence Hallʼs overall theme, and Mizzou spirit by decorating the BBQ. Residence Halls will also be judged on taste-test of their chosen food dishes, a high level of participation, and hospitality.

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The M-I-Z-B-B-Q will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. Participants must be prepared when judges come to their location. Your Residence Hall will be notified of your allotted time for judging the week prior to the event. Residence Halls must also be prepared to serve their food and beverages to any other guests and students that arrive at their location. The 2012 Homecoming participation theme is, “Eras”. Each Residence Hall will choose their specific celebration in the fall semester. 25

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Assigned themes are to be incorporated in the barbeque decorations to receive full creativity points. Remember to promote a positive image of Mizzou and Homecoming while being courteous, respectful, to all members of the Mizzou community including the judges, fellow students, and Homecoming Steering Committee members.

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During the barbecue, the Residence Hall should incorporate their Era, and the overall theme of “Many Tigers, One Roar.” Decorating and set up will take place between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. Food preparation is not restricted to this time frame. Decorations and cleaning up your area must be removed immediately following the barbecue. o No points will be awarded if members of a Residence Hall are working before 11:30 a.m.

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The judges will assign points to each Residence Hall based on taste-testing of food, variety and uniqueness in food, atmosphere, decorations displaying the Residence Hallʼs Mizzou spirit, decorations incorporating the Residence Hallʼs overall theme, and a strong display of hospitality. The point scale will be from 0 - 160.

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15 points will be deducted if the food is not completely homemade and prepared by the members of the Residence Hall. No points will be awarded if members of the Residence Hall are working before 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, setting up for the M-I-Z-B-B-Q.

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October 18- M-I-Z-B-B-Q TBD- Food and flame permits submitted

Talent

Keenen Clerkley, Kyle Lindner, Leanne Matthew, Katie Ottolin HomecomingTalent@missouri.edu

Talent Watch Party at the Shack, MU Student Center • •

Join us to watch Talent live-streamed at the Shack, MU Student Center each night of talent on October 22-24, 2012, starting at 6:30 PM The watch party includes large screen viewing of the Talent production, live IBAʼs, door prizes, and complimentary refreshments.

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In-between acts (IBAs) occur between the 15 minute skits performed during Talent. IBAs can be soloists, musical medleys, instrumental performances, dance, standup, or any other performance approved by the Talent committee. IBAs will be limited to and may not exceed 5 minutes, including stage preparation. IBAs will be held in Jesse Auditorium and The Shack, MU Student Center. Three performers will be selected to sing the National Anthem each night of Talent. There are no entry fees for National Anthem. Entry forms for both IBAs and the National Anthem tryouts and fees for IBAs must be submitted at Reynolds Alumni Center no later than Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the liaison meeting in order to audition. Participating acts can sign up for an audition time in 123 Reynolds Alumni Center starting Monday, September 24 – Thursday, September 27 at 5:00pm when the entry form is submitted. All IBAs must attend auditions, which will be held Sunday, September 30, 2012 at a place and time TBA. All IBA applicants must be prepared to perform their entire act for their audition.

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September 27- IBA entry forms due September 30- IBA auditions October 22- Talent production

Traditions

Ali Frain, Stacy Massey, Sean Oʼ Brien HomecomingRoyalty@missouri.edu Homecoming Royalty 2012 University of Missouri seniors have the opportunity to compete for one of the most coveted honors at the University: 2012 Homecoming King and Queen. Royalty Applications are due September 14 by 5:00 pm in 123 Reynolds Alumni Center. Residence Halls May enter a maximum of THREE royalty candidates

Entry Fee Each residence hall will receive one, free application. Additional applications cost $25.00. Each payment is due along with the application. Applications without payment will be eliminated from the selection pool.

Overall Point Breakdown Points for residence halls as follows: Applicant submission…........................................................................................15 points Top 30………………………………………............................................................20 points Top 10………………………………………............................................................35 points Crowning..…………………………………................No additional points will be awarded** Total points..…………………………………..........................................................70 points NOTE: Only one application per hall needs to be submitted to receive the full 15 points for submitting an application. Each hall will receive points for the one individual who advances the furthest in the selection process. For instance if a Residence Hall has two individuals in the “Top 30,” one of whom goes on to the “Top 10,” the hall will receive 70 points, 15 for submitting an application, 20 for “Top 30,” and 35 for “Top 10.”

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Applicants must have senior status by Fall Semester 2012 and must be a fulltime student, carrying at least 12 credit hours. Applicants must have attended MU three consecutive years. 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 Sweet 16, they are prohibited from applying. Points are only awarded to the hall that is sponsoring the candidate(s). Only one organization or hall can sponsor each candidate. Absolutely no public campaigning by the candidate or anyone on their behalf. This includes mass e-mails and social networking. (I.E. Listserves, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.) For the 2012 Homecoming, all Royalty applicants must select a platform that they choose to support. This platform should be something that enhances or improves the campus or Columbia community. Applicants are encouraged to choose a platform that impacts the Mizzou community. For example, an applicant may choose the Green Dot initiative at Mizzou as their platform because this act empowers students to stop violence on campus.

Selection Process The process of selecting royalty is made up of two parts. • Part One: Top 30 selection consists of cumulative score from both a first round interview score and paper application score. The individuals (15 males and 15 females) 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. Top 10 royalty will consist of five males and five females. Top 10 selection is based on the second round interview score, paper application and first round interview. The five females and five males with the highest overall score will be the Top 10 royalty candidates. • MU faculty, alumni and members of the Columbia community will judge all applications, first, and second round interviews. • Participating in royalty activities and student voting are the final components of the selection process to determine the 2012 Homecoming King and Queen.

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 removed or added at the discretion of the Traditions Committee. • Royalty candidates 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 Due First Round Interview Sign-ups First Round Interviews Second Round Interview Sign-ups Second Round Interviews Blood Drive Set-up Blood Drive Royalty Banquet MIZ BBQ Talent Top 10 Family Reception Campus Decs Spirit Rally & Concert Homecoming Parade Romp, Chomp & Stomp Tailgate Halftime Coronation

September 14 September 17 - 21 September 23-25 September 27 -28 September 30, October 1-2 October 14 October 15- 18 October 20 October 18 October 22-24 October 26 October 26 October 26 October 27 October 27 October 27

When applying, please take into consideration all of these date are MANDATORY. !

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Merchandise Order Form: Residence Halls Due Thursday, September 20 Residence Hall & Room #: _____________________________________________________________ Name:____________________________________________________________________ __ Email: ________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________

Payment: Student Charge

Student Number: _________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________ Printed Name (as it appears on card): ____________________________________________

**Items will be available for pick-up in your Residence Hall on Monday, October 1

Decorate the District Proof of Contact/ 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, October 25, 2012 between the hours of 10am and 4pm. I acknowledge that the judging will also take place at 4:30pm on October 25, 2011. I also acknowledge that the decorations will be taken down by Sunday, October 28, 2011 at 2:30 pm. In addition, I agree not to donate and/or supply the organizations with any additional items as decorations. Please acknowledge that you accept the sketch below, as well.

Organization x____________________________________________________ Business

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Return at Liaison Meeting on Thursday, Oct 11, 2012.

Decorate the District Expenditure Log Receipt #

Date of Receipt

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*Please number your attached receipts *Highlight items used on the receipt

Spirit Banner Banner Design Approval Please sketch your banner(s) below or attach a sketch and turn it in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Oct.11, 2012 Competition Banner

Spirit Banner (if applicable)

By signing below, you understand that you may be asked to make changed to your banner upon the discretion of the 2012 Homecoming Steering Committee. Organization ____________________________________________________ x____________________________________________________

2012 Talent IBA Audition Form Please fill out one entry form per act. I would like to perform (check one)â&#x20AC;Ś At Jesse auditorium At the Shack, MU Student Center watch party Either

In-Between Act Contact:_________________________________________________________ Phone Number:_________________________________________________ E-mail Address:_________________________________________________ Brief description of performance: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ IBA Payment: $20 IBA tryout entry forms and payment are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27 in 123 Reynolds Alumni Center or at Homecoming Liaison Meeting at 7:00 p.m. All checks or money orders are payable to MAA-Homecoming.