2016 Homecoming Packet
Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University Homecoming 2016
Griffons Bring Home the Gold
Table of Contents
Letter to Organizations/Groups
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Homecoming Steering Committee 2016
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Calendar of Events
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General Homecoming Guidelines
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Homecoming Events for Competition:
• Create the Board: Campus Decorating
• Light the Torch (Optional)
• Griffon Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk
• Opening Ceremony (Bonfire)
• Griffon Relay
• Griffon Olympic Feud
• Grecian Gala Dance Party
• Blood Drive
• Bongo-Battle Ball
• Pep Rally/Dance
• Parade
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Homecoming Competition Point Layout
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Forms:
• Homecoming Entry Form
• Assumption of Risk Waiver
• Homecoming Grievance Form
• Griffon Olympian Candidate Information
• Campaigning Rules
• Griffon Olympian Nominee Application
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Letter to Organizations/Groups
Dear Organizations/Groups,
We are excited to begin this year’s Homecoming and hope you are motivated to
compete in one of the biggest celebrations at Missouri Western. Homecoming will be
hosted the week of October 9th-15th, 2016. We are proud to announce that this year's
theme is "Griffons Bring Home the Gold" and is focused on paying tribute to the
Olympics.
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 or students can create a group of five (5) or
more students to participate, whether for points or for fun. Our goal is to enjoy, and
make this Homecoming at Missouri Western one to remember.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the packet or any other details
about Homecoming 2016, please contact the Assistant Directors of Homecoming:
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Taylor Dowell ([email protected])
Garren Howard ([email protected])
Good luck!
Homecoming 2016 Steering Committee and Student Government Association
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Homecoming Steering Committee 2016
Assistant Directors of Homecoming
Taylor Dowell
[email protected]
Garren Howard
[email protected]
Chairs of Special Events
Sunnie Helmer
[email protected]
Jaylynn Hoffman
[email protected]
Chair of Public Relations and Marketing
Chuck Mosley
[email protected]
Chair of Community Service
Anthony Curiale
[email protected]
Chair of Royalty
Sherry Zhang
[email protected]
Chairs of Pep Rally and Bonfire
Tiffany Mabery
[email protected]
Ricky Ward
[email protected]
Chair of Parade
Kasey Cannon
[email protected]
Chair of Awards and Judges
Kody Piper
[email protected]
Homecoming Advisor
Jessica Frogge
[email protected]
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Calendar of Events
Date
Day of the
Week
Event
Location
Time
September 6,
2016
Tuesday
Homecoming
Informational
Blum 222223
6:30 PM
September 16,
2016
Friday
Homecoming
Entry Forms Due
Blum 217
SGA Office
No Later than
4:00 PM
September 16,
2016
Friday
Create the Board
Sign Pick-Up
Commons
9:00AM-8:00PM
September 23,
2016
Friday
Griffon Olympian
Applications Due
Blum 217
SGA Office
No Later than
4:00 PM
September 28
& 29, 2016
Wed & Thur.
Griffon Olympian
Interviews
Blum 217
Conference
Room
4:30-7PM
October 4,
2016
Tuesday
Griffon Olympian
Info Meeting
Blum JCR
6:00 PM
October 4,
2016
Tuesday
Sign Drop Off
October 4,
2016
Tuesday
Pep Rally Dance
Music Due
October 9,
2016
Sunday
Griffon Gold
Rush 5K
Run/Walk
October 9,
2016
Sunday
Cookout, Bonfire
& Fireworks
October 10,
2016
Monday
Griffon Olympian
Campaigning
Begins
Campus
8:00 AM
October 10,
2016
Monday
Griffon Relay
Clock Tower
6:30 PM
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Looney MultiPurpose
9:00AM-3:00PM
Room
SGA Office
Blum 217
Tentative:
Baker
Fitness
Center Lot H
Baker
Fitness
Center Lot H
No Later than
4:00 PM
2 PM- 4PM
5:00 PM
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October 11,
2016
Tuesday
Griffon Olympic
Feud
Spratt
101/Kemper
6:30 PM
October 11-13,
2016
Tues-Thur.
Blood Drive
Blum 218219
9:00AM-5:00PM
October 12,
2016
Wednesday
Griffon Olympian
Voting Opens
MWSU
Webpage
8:00 AM
October 12,
2016
Wednesday
Grecian Gala
Dance Party
Remington
Atrium
7:00 PM
October 13,
2016
Thursday
Bongo/Battle Ball
Looney
Arena
8:30 PM
October 13,
2016
Thursday
Griffon Olympian
Voting Closes
MWSU
Webpage
11:59 PM
October 14,
2016
Friday
Office Decoration
Deadline
Campus
12:00 PM
October 14,
2016
Friday
Office Decoration
Judging
Campus
1:00-3:00 PM
October 14,
2016
Friday
Pep Rally/Dance
Looney
Arena
8:30 PM
October 15,
2016
Saturday
Parade Line Up
Frederick &
Union Street
7:30 AM
October 15,
2016
Saturday
Parade
Downtown
9:30 AM
October 15,
2016
Saturday
SGA Tailgate
Lot H
12:00 PM
Saturday
Homecoming
Football Game
MWSU vs. Pitt
State
Spratt
Stadium
2:00 PM
October 15,
2016
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General Homecoming Guidelines
(revised 9/20/2016)
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The Homecoming Steering Committee and its advisors reserve the right to make
the final decision in matters pertaining to points, disqualifications, and
interpretations of Homecoming guidelines.
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Participants of Homecoming events must follow all guidelines set forth in this
packet and any verbal guidelines given at events.
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Infractions pertaining to disregard of guidelines may result in disqualification from
events or Homecoming altogether.
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Any sort of substance abuse taking place during Homecoming events will result
in disqualification from Homecoming altogether.
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Participants in Homecoming events should be respectful of all other participants,
judges, and the Homecoming Steering Committee.
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All judges for competitions (except Griffon Olympian) will be selected by the
Chair of Awards and Judges. Chair of Royalty will select the judges for Griffon
Olympian. All judges have final say in the winners of each competition. All judges
selected will be approved by the Assistant Directors of Homecoming.
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Cheating is prohibited in all Homecoming competitions. If a group/organization is
found cheating at an event, it may result in loss of points and/or disqualification.
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All Organizations/Groups must adhere to Student Code of Conduct and the
Official RSO Handbook guidelines.
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No Organization/Group is permitted to produce and sell shirts that are
Homecoming related prior to or during Homecoming Week.
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Please review event pages for specific rules.
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Create the Board: Campus Decorating
Looney Multi-Purpose Room
Deadline: Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 no later than 3:00pm
• Objective:
o Promote school spirit and the Homecoming theme around campus by
designing signs to be placed around Downs Drive during Homecoming
Week.
• Rules/Info:
o Boards must incorporate and relate to your organizations/groups designated
Homecoming theme.
o Include: Organization/Group name, theme, and year (EMPHASIZE THE
YEAR) in the design.
o Signs must be no larger than 4'x8' in size.
o Organizations/groups may request a board to be provided by the
Homecoming Committee on their entry form. Provided boards have been
used prior years and a cover up paint coat may be needed.
o Signs may be picked up in the Commons Wednesday September 21st, from
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM by organizations/groups who indicated they needed one.
o Signs must be dropped off in Looney Multi-Purpose Room (room with large
garage door) on October 4th by 3:00 PM.
o Signs MUST be dry when dropped off.
o Organizations/Groups will lose points if late, still wet, or do not meet the
above requirements. I.E. size, year, theme, group/organization name,
and slogan.
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Light the Torch (Optional)
• Objective:
o To create a fun atmosphere and give organizations/groups a way to
identify themselves and their chosen theme at each event.
• Rules/Info:
o Each organization/group has the option to create a “torch” to symbolize
their Homecoming theme as well as organization/group name.
o Torch needs to include organizations/groups name.
o Torch needs to be no larger than 2-2 ½ feet.
o Torches will be presented at the Opening Ceremony/Pre-Party on
October 9th to receive 5 participation points
o Organizations/Groups are encouraged to bring and show off your torch at
each event.
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IMPORTANT: This is encouraged, but totally optional. 5 participation points
will be awarded to organizations/groups who create a torch; no points will
be deducted if you do not participate.
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5K Griffon Gold Rush Walk/Run
Tentative: Baker Fitness Center Lot H
Sunday October 9th, 2016 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hosted by SFC Bobby Smith and the Army National Guard
Activities will include:
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5K Walk/Run
T-shirt giveaway to the first 175 students (available for ALL students) to sign up
and show ID.
DJ Dance Party
Objectives:
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Be the first organization/group to have their 3 designated members cross the
finish line.
Rules/Info:
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Each participating Organization/Group must designate three (3) runners/walkers
to represent their team to the Homecoming Committee Representative. The
designated can NOT be changed after they have been registered.
Only one (1) group of three (3) designated runners/walkers per
organization/group can participate for points.
Points will be awarded to the first three (3) organization/group whose three (3)
designated members cross the finish line to determine Gold, Silver & Bronze.
ALL members of each organization/group and ALL students are encouraged to
participate (no points).
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Opening Ceremony Pre-Party
Behind Baker Fitness Center Lot H
Sunday, October 9th, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Objective:
To start off Homecoming Week with an event for all students to hang out, eat, dance,
and build excitement about the week’s events.
Activities will include the following:
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Cookout (Free for all Students)
DJ Dance Party
Prizes/Giveaways
Opening Ceremony
Behind Baker Fitness Center
Sunday, October 9th, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Activities will include the following:
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Bonfire
Parade of participating teams (3-5 members) with their personalized torches
Burning of the opposing team mascot
Firework Show
*Fireworks will start at 8:45 PM
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Griffon Relay
Clock Tower
Monday, October 10th, 2016 at 6:30 PM
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Objective:
o To win, a team must finish the obstacle course in the quickest time.
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Rules/Info:
o Each team MUST consist of 5 active members of your organization/group.
o All participating members in this event need to arrive at 6:15 PM to hear
the specific rules of the competition.
*Contestants must wear clothes they do not mind getting dirty.*
A bracket will be made in order to determine the Gold (1st), Silver (2nd), and Bronze (3rd)
Place Winner.
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Griffon Olympic Feud
Spratt 101/Kemper Recital Hall
Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 at 6:30 PM
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Objective:
o Organizations/Groups will compete in Family Feud style competition.
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Rules/Info:
o Family Feud rules will be followed during this event in order to complete the
game.
o Organizations/Groups may have a “family” of 5 members to participate in the
game.
o All “families” that are competing must arrive at the Spratt 101 at 6:15 PM to
hear the rules of the game.
A bracket will be made in order to determine the Gold (1st), Silver (2nd), and Bronze (3rd)
Place Winner.
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Grecian Gala Dance Party
Remington Atrium
Wednesday October 12th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Objectives:
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Toga apparel optional and prepare to have a Griff-tastic time dancing!
o Dressing up is optional but encouraged
Live music/DJ
*No points will be awarded for this event*
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Blood Drive
Blum 218-219
Tuesday-Thursday, October 11th-13th, 2016 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Purpose:
To assist the Community Blood Center (CBC) in collecting blood to be used to save lives
in our community. The blood collected is very important and will save countless lives. The
goal of this event is to collect as many pints of blood as possible. The Homecoming
Committee request all participates in the event come with the expectation to give blood if
they are eligible. While it’s an incentive to earn points for your organization, please do not
forget the intent of why the Community Blood Center is here. Providing correct information
is extremely important and it’s necessary you provide any and all correct information
requested by the CBC during the process.
Blood Drive Points
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility to donate, you can call the Donor
Eligibility Question line at #1-800- 688-0900.
To receive a point: Participate in the Blood Drive and come to the refreshment table to
get a red ticket. Write the name of the group/organization of your choice on the ticket and
place in the box. Tickets will be counted by the Homecoming Committee & the Advisor to
determine the winner.
Scared of needles?? You can still get your point if you want to volunteer instead of
donating. You should contact the Homecoming Committee to make arrangements to
volunteer your time in the amount 15 minutes for your point. You can volunteer doing one
of the following:
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Volunteering at the refreshments table by handing out beverages or snacks.
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Creating posters or materials to advertise for the blood drive around campus.
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Wearing the blood drop suits to help spread awareness of the need for blood
donations on the day of the drive.
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Hosting a Lunch-time signup table to help get students appointments to donate.
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Bongo/Battle Ball
Looney Small Gym
Thursday, October 13th, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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Objective
o Bongo Ball: To win, a team must score more points than the opposing
team.
o Battle Ball: To win, a team must be the last team to get eliminated
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Rules/Info:
o Each team MUST consist of 5 players.
o All participating members must arrive at 6:45 PM to hear the rules and
regulations.
A bracket will be made in order to determine the Gold (1st), Silver (2nd), and Bronze (3rd)
Place Winner.
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Pep Rally/Dance
Looney Main Gym
Friday, October 14th, 2016 Approx. 9:00 PM
(Following the MWSU Volleyball match)
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Objective:
o To create a fun-filled atmosphere to prepare students, faculty, staff,
alumni, and community members for the Homecoming Game on Saturday
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Agenda:
o Cheerleaders will open with a performance directly after the volleyball
match
o Dance competition between participating teams
o Crowning of Griffon Olympians
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Rules and Regulations for Dance Competition:
o Each organization/group participating in Homecoming may perform a
dance/routine for competition
o No fewer than 5 members and no more than12 members can participate
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5 points will be deducted for not following the member participation
requirements
o Each performance MUST be between two and three minutes long
(ABSOLUTELY NO LONGER THAN THREE MINUTES)
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5 points will be deducted for every 30 seconds over the 3 minute
limit
o The music, costuming, and overall performance must represent the
organizations/groups theme
o Music used must be turned into Blum 217 by Tuesday, October 4th, 2016
by 4:00 PM on a CD/Flash Drive with instructions including track number,
start time, entrance/exit, etc.
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The Homecoming Steering Committee will give approval/nonapproval no later than Thursday, October 6th, 2016
IMPORTANT: The Arena floor is new so extra care and precautions are needed to
prevent any damage to the floor. NO street shoes, heels or shoes that will leave
marks will be allowed on the Arena floor. ALL props will need to be approved
through Jessica Frogge ([email protected]) prior to the event. The
only footwear that will be allowed on the arena floor will be clean rubber sole
shoes or socks. If you are unsure ask!!!!!
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Parade
Downtown St. Joseph, Frederick Avenue
Saturday, October 15th, 2016 at 7:30 AM
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Objective:
o Create an event for the Missouri Western and St. Joseph community to
enjoy the pride of Missouri Western State University
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Where: * This route is tentative*
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
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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 Group/organization floats must emphasize the name of the
group/organization, and the organizations/groups chosen theme along
with the year.
o All entries may begin to arrive for line up starting at 7:30 AM on Union
Street and all entries must be present at line up by 8:00 AM for check in.
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Tips:
o Be prepared to stop and start to add bands.
o Be prepared for sharp turns and hills.
o You will be given an entry number. That will be the order you line up in
for parade.
o Judging will be at the lineup of the parade at 8:30 AM on Union Street.
o Points will be awarded to the float with the best design and most
enthusiasm.
o Do not tear down floats after parade. The winning float will be displayed
near Baker Fitness Center & Spratt Stadium.
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Homecoming Competition Point Layout (REVISED 9/8/16)
Event
Participation
Points
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Max Possible
Steering
Committee
Application
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25
25
25
75
Steering
Committee
Member
75
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75
Griffon Olympian
Court
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20
20
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40
Griffon Olympian
Winners
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75
50
25
125
5K Walk/Run
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15
10
5
15
Light the Torch
(Optional)
5
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-
5
Create the Board
25
75
50
25
100
Griffon Relay
25
75
50
25
100
Griffon Feud
25
75
50
25
100
Blood Drive
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75
50
25
75
Bongo/Battle Ball
25
75
50
25
100
Pep Rally
(Dance)
25
100
75
50
125
Parade
50
150
125
100
200
Students who form a group of five (5) or more OR new organizations (without a member on the
committee) who were approved by SGA as an RSO after Homecoming Committee was selected
have the opportunity to earn up to 75 points by assisting the Committee in varies ways (ie. T-shirt
sales, voting polls, event set up/tear down). Points will be calculated as follows: 3 hours = 25 points
6 hours = 50 points 9 hours = 75 points. Please contact the Homecoming Committee if you are
interested in earning these points.
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