TRADITIONS RULEBOOK 2020 - UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOMECOMING - Mizzou Alumni Association
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TRI-DIRECTORS 2 LEVELS OF INVOLVEMENT 3 SOCIAL MEDIA 4 IMPORTANT DATES 5 BLOOD DRIVE 6 CAMPUS DECORATIONS 13 OUTREACH 24 PARADE 26 SERVICE 31 SPECIAL EVENTS 35 TALENT 40 TRADITIONS 44 APPENDIX & FORMS 48 OVERALL POINT OVERVIEW 58 3 1
DIRECTORS’ LETTER The Homecoming Steering Committee and the Mizzou Alumni Association would like to thank you for your participation in Homecoming 2020. This year marks the 109th anniversary of Chester Brewer calling Tigers everywhere to “come home” to the University of Missouri, thus creating the very first Homecoming. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members have been continuing the tradition ever since with a celebration of Mizzou and its impressive history of excellence. We celebrate with campus traditions old and new to showcase all facets of the university. Students and stories from every corner of campus come together to put on festivities that add to Mizzou’s rich history while collectively forging paths that will last for another 109 years. The Mizzou Alumni Association is proud to celebrate Homecoming with a wide variety of top-notch events that serve the community: we host the largest student-run blood drive in the nation; the Homecoming Food Drive benefits the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri; Campus Decorations and the Homecoming Parade are unique experiences that provide creative entertainment for the entire Mizzou family. These, and the numerous other events that spread the infectious Tiger spirit every Homecoming season, would not be possible without the time and selfless devotion of our students. We want to thank you for your commitment and hope your enthusiasm continues for years to come! We are excited to share the weeks leading up to October 24 with you, and we cannot wait to see the creativity and passion you bring to every Homecoming tradition. The Homecoming Steering Committee strives to make positive enhancements each year. These changes are apparent in all areas of Homecoming. Please use this rulebook as a resource, keeping in mind that these rules are subject to updates. If changes are implemented, liaisons will be notified to ensure clear communication for all involved organizations. Thank you again for your dedication– you are a critical part of what makes Mizzou a home like no other! We truly look forward to working with you! Fight Tiger, Macyn McClurg, Rebecca Shyu, and John Yeager 2020 Homecoming Tri-Directors We look forward to continuing the rich history of Homecoming with you this fall, and with your safety in mind. Based on currently available information, our Homecoming celebrations will be held in-person, and we will make adjustments as recommended by state and local officials once more information is available. Any changes will be communicated through our website at Mizzou. com/Homecoming. 3 2
LEVELS OF INVOLVEMENT BLACK & GOLD COLUMNS TRUMAN TRADITIONS • ROYALTY • ROYALTY • ROYALTY • ROYALTY • SERVICE • SERVICE • SERVICE • SERVICE • BLOOD DRIVE • BLOOD DRIVE • BLOOD DRIVE • BLOOD DRIVE • DECORATE THE • DECORATE THE • DECORATE THE • DECORATE THE DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT • FLAG • FLAG • BANNER FOOTBALL FOOTBALL • PARADE • BANNER • BANNER • TALENT • PARADE • CAMPUS • CAMPUS TRADITIONS DECORATIONS BOOTH 3
FOLLOW ALONG # M I ZZOUH OM ECOM I NG1 0 9 WEBSITE FACEBOOK CHECK US OUT AT LIKE US ON www.mizzou.com/ FACEBOOK AT homecoming Mizzou Homecoming TWITTER INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON FOLLOW US ON TWITTER INSTAGRAM @MU_Homecoming @mizzouhomecoming MAA EMAIL MIZZOU ALUMNI EMAIL THE ASSOCIATION TRI-DIRECTORS www.mizzou.com homecomingdirectors @missouri.edu 3 4
DATES TO KNOW 2020 2020 ROYALTY APPLICATIONS DUE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 TIGER FOOD FIGHT: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 DAY OF SERVICE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 BLOOD DRIVE: OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 15 ROARING FOR RAINBOW HOUSE: OCTOBER 2, 3, 4, & 23 FLAG FOOTBALL: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 DOME LIGHTING CEREMONY: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 TALENT: OCTOBER 19 - OCTOBER 21 CAMPUS DECORATIONS: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 HOMECOMING PARADE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 HOMECOMING GAME: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 3 5
BLOOD homecomingblooddrive@ missouri.edu 2020 BLOOD DRIVE COMMITTEE CATHERINE CORLEY, SARAH KERNS, KIERAN MALLOY, NATALIE MOWERY The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
BLOOD DRIVE INTRODUCTION On behalf of the American Red Cross, the Mizzou Alumni Association, and the Homecoming Steering Committee, we would like to thank you in advance for your participation in the 2020 Homecoming Blood Drive. This is the largest student-run blood drive in the country, and it has the power and potential to benefit more than 9,000 patients. This would not be possible without your time, dedication, and passion. While the rules below are a bit lengthy, the Homecoming Blood Drive Committee is here to help you through this process and en- sure that we make this blood drive the most successful one yet! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. GENERAL INFORMATION The Homecoming Blood Drive will take place in the University of Missouri Hearnes Center at the following dates and times: • Monday, October 12, 2020: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Tuesday, October 13, 2020: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday, October 14, 2020: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, October 15, 2020: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Liaisons must register their donors online at www.donateblood.com to receive full points. Specific instructions, along with usernames and passwords, will be given to the blood drive liaisons. Online registration will open September 25 and close at 11:59 p.m. on September 28. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete registration. TOTAL POINTS A total of 140 points are possible through the Blood Drive competition. This total will be broken down into five different categories as shown below: Automated Collection (Power Red) Donors - 5 Points Blood Liaison Meeting Attendance - 10 Points Volunteering at the Blood Drive - 15 Points Check-in/Check-out Process at the Blood Drive - 50 Points Percent of Traditions Grouping’s Attempted Donation - 60 Points 3 7
BLOOD DRIVE TOTAL 140 POINTS See below for further instruction on how to receive points for each of these categories. Percent of Traditions Groupings Attempted Donation (60 points) If at least 75 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 60 points. If at least 70 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 55 points. If at least 65 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 50 points. If at least 60 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 45 points. If at least 55 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 40 points. If at least 50 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 35 points. If at least 45 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 30 points. If at least 40 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 25 points. If less than 40 percent of the Traditions attempts donation - 0 points. • Donors are allowed to donate blood on behalf of 4 different types of organizations: One residence hall, one campus organization, one Traditions level grouping and one academic school or college. • Traditions level groupings cannot solicit people to donate and/or volunteer within 500 feet of the blood drive location. • Bribes are unacceptable. • Offering cash or any other readily exchangeable form of monetary reward in exchange for any form of donation will not be tolerated and will result in 0 points assigned to the involved grouping. • Offering other forms of rewards such as food, etc. in exchange for any form of donation will not be tolerated and can result in 0 points given to the grouping in “Donations” and “Volunteering.” • Groupings may use social media materials provided by the Public Relations Committee. Percentage Calculations Formula: (A+B)/(2F)=X A: Number of check-ins B: Number of check-outs F: Total membership of grouping’s combined’ roster total (sum of all roster totals in the grouping) X: Total percentage of participating Traditions grouping that satisfied requirements 3 8
BLOOD DRIVE AUTOMATED COLLECTION DONORS (5 POINTS) Traditions groupings must have ten members attempt to donate via the Automated Collection (Power Red) process. Automated Collection donors will register in the same process as whole blood donors. Automated Collection donors must meet the following requirements: • Females should be: at least 5’5” in height and weigh at least 150 lbs. • Males should be: at least 5’1” in height and weigh at least 130 lbs. Points will be allocated as follows: • Ten Automated Collection donors will result in 5 points. • Eight Automated Collection donors will result in 4 points. • Six Automated Collection donors will result in 3 points. • Four Automated Collection donors will result in 2 points • Two Automated Collection donors will result in 1 point. • One or zero Automated Collection donors will result in 0 points. BLOOD LIASON MEETING ATTENDANCE (10 POINTS) Blood drive liaisons from each chapter in a Traditions level grouping must attend the scheduled meetings. • If the Traditions grouping attends both meetings, they will receive the full 10 points. • If the Traditions grouping attends one meeting, they will receive 5 points. • If the Traditions grouping does not attend their meetings, they will receive 0 points. CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT PROCESS (50 POINTS) CHECK-IN • Presenting donors must arrive on time for their scheduled check-in time. • To receive on-time points for check-in, the donor must bring their appointment card and a photo ID to the blood drive at their scheduled time. • Presenting donors may check-in within 5 minutes of their scheduled time. For example, if your check-in time is at 1:00 p.m., you may check in between 12:55 p.m. and 1:05 p.m. 3 9
BLOOD DRIVE CHECK-OUT • Presenting donors must check out following donation or attempted donation. • Presenting donor’s check-out and donation points will be forfeited if he or she does not check out. • In order to receive on-time points for check-out, the donor must bring their appointment card and photo ID to the designated check-out station within four hours of the scheduled appoint- ment. • If a donor is deferred at any point in the process, he or she still must check out. • Points can still be counted if: - The presenting donor checks out and returns later in the week to attempt to donate again. - The deferred donor has another individual attempt to donate in his or her place with his or her appointment card. NOTE: It is the organization’s responsibility to ensure that their members follow the appropriate check-in and check-out procedures at the blood drive. Inform your members of the procedure and ensure that they do not skip a step. VOLUNTEERING AT THE BLOOD DRIVE (15 POINTS) • Each individual organization or Greek chapter in a Traditions Level grouping must grouping is required to have 15% of their membership to volunteer at the blood drive. Each volunteer must serve a 1.5 hour shift. • Proper attire for Volunteers consists of non-mesh, closed-toed shoes. Volunteers will be turned away if they are not in proper attire and will not be counted “on time”. Attire that is not allowed includes sandals, clogs (without a back to secure the heel), Crocs, flip-flops, etc. • To ensure efficiency of volunteers, a student may not volunteer the same day after he or she donated blood. For example: you can volunteer in the morning and then donate later that day, but you cannot donate in the morning and then volunteer in the evening. • Each volunteer must check-in and check-out to receive full points. • If the participating organization or Traditions grouping provides 100% of their required. SATELLITE BLOOD DRIVES • Satellite blood drives allow your members to gain additional donor points by having family, friends, and alumni attempt to donate blood at the specific locations on the specific dates. Each donor who presents to give blood in the name of your Traditions grouping will earn additional donor points for your organization. Sign up sheets will be provided at each location. • More information regarding this process can be found on the American Red Cross website on www.donateblood.com. • People who donate blood at the satellite drive locations count as donors for the participating organizations and/or Traditions groupings. • A list of satellite locations will be distributed to liaisons and the satellite donation must occur before the 2020 Homecoming Blood Drive for it to count. • This is a great way to encourage Tigers all across the country to get involved with Homecoming, and it could benefit thousands of additional patients! 3 10
BLOOD DRIVE OVERVIEW OF RULES AND GUIDELINES For each Traditions grouping to receive maximum points for whole blood donations and automated collection procedures: 1. 75% of each individual organization’s donor roster within a Traditions grouping MUST be pre-registered. 2. Each individual organization within a Traditions grouping is required to have 15% of their members participate as volunteers for the blood drive. Each volunteer must serve a 1.5 hour shift. 3. In order for a Traditions grouping to receive full check-in points, each donor must check- in within five minutes of his/her assigned time WITH his/her appointment card and valid identification. 4. In order for a Traditions grouping to receive full check-out points, each donor must bring appointment card and photo ID to the designated check-out station within four hours of their scheduled appointment. 5. It is the organization’s responsibility to ensure that their members follow the appropriate check-in and check-out procedures at the blood drive. 6. You are allowed to give for 4 different types of organizations: a Traditions Grouping, a Residential Hall, a Campus Organization AND an academic school or college. 7. Donors are not allowed to volunteer on the same day following his/her scheduled blood donation time. 8. People who donate blood at the satellite drive locations count as donors for the participating organizations/groupings. 3 11
BLOOD DRIVE DEDUCTIONS • Volunteers who do not report within 5 minutes of their assigned time will result in a deduction of 2 points from the total blood drive points. • A total of 50 points will be deducted from the final blood drive points if any member of a Traditions grouping solicits people to donate and/or volunteer within 500 feet of the blood drive location. • Definition of “solicitation” as applied to this rulebook means: to request that others unaffiliated with your participating organization or Traditions grouping give blood or volunteer on your organization or grouping’s behalf. • The only exception is the use of materials provided by the Public Relations Committee. • Traditions groupings will lose 20 points from their final blood drive points if online registration is not completed by the deadline. Traditions groupings will lose 100% of their final blood drive points and be disqualified from the blood drive if: • Monetary bribes are given or promised by any member of a Traditions level grouping in exchange for an individual or group to volunteer or donate on behalf of the Traditions level grouping. • Members of a participating organization or Traditions grouping are punished for not participating in the blood drive; including but not limited to the assessment of fines, imposition of penalties, general threats, or prohibition of members from attending events. • If a Traditions grouping engages in mass solicitation on behalf of the grouping in a classroom/campus setting or through any form of mass communication. • They participate in any act deemed unethical by the American Red Cross, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, or the University of Missouri Homecoming Steering Committee. IMPORTANT DATES • Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020: Blood Liaison meeting at 8 p.m. • Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 Online registration opens. • Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 Blood Liaison meeting at 8 p.m. Blood Appointment cards will be given. 3 12
CAMPUS DECORATIONS homecomingdecorations@ missouri.edu 2020 CAMPUS DECORATIONS COMMITTEE CORBIN BELL, JOHN COVENEY, KATHERINE KOVACICH The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
CAMPUS DECORATIONS INTRODUCTION The purpose of Campus Decorations is to inspire students, alumni, staff and faculty by covering the campus with school spirit as both the University of Missouri and Columbia community prepare for Homecoming festivities. GERNERAL INFORMATION • This event will be held on the evening of Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Campus Decorations must be up by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, and removed by 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. • Scaffolding must be ready for approval by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. • Scaffolding must be anchored down with flags at the end before approval. • Board setup may begin anytime after scaffolding is approved on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. Approval is designated by the Campus Decorations Committee attaching a notice to the scaffolding. • Campus Decorations will occur rain or shine. • Materials for donation must be ready for pickup on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. IMPORTANT DATES • Time & Date TBD: Pomp order pick-up. • Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020: Entry form, proposed site, and preliminary sketches with materials list due. • Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020: Final design due including materials, characters, freestanding objects, and audience involvement activity, script and final site selection, and scaffolding plan due. • Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020: Audio tapes/CDs due. • Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020: Scaffolding up and tied down for inspection by 4 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 23, 2020: Campus Decorations inspected by safety official; Campus Decorations up by 4 p.m. (NO MORE FINAL ALTERATIONS TO BOARDS OR FREESTANDING OBJECTS AFTER 4 P.M. EXCEPT SOUND, AUDIO, LIGHTING, SEATING AND JUDGES TABLE). • Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020: All Campus Decorations must be removed by 6 p.m. 3 14
CAMPUS DECORATIONS REMINDERS Only members of the participating organization may design, build, record, and/or decorate. • Absolutely NO outside help is allowed. • Anything not specified in the rulebook will fall under the interpretation and disciplinary action of the Homecoming Steering Committee. We encourage innovation; if questions arise, please contact the Campus Decorations Committee. • The judgment of the Homecoming Steering Committee is final in all questions of interpretation. • Please remember that the streets will be blocked from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday Oct. 23, 2020. DIMENSIONS • Each campus decoration may not exceed 16 feet in height and 40 feet in width. • You may use a maximum of 16 4’x8’ sheets of plywood attached to the scaffolding • Pomping is NOT a requirement. Judging is based off overall aesthetic not pomping amount or quality. • The maximum amount pomped may not exceed 25% of the original 16 boards. • The 25% maximum includes any form of pomp (traditional, fire, flower, etc.) • Pomp boards cannot exceed a thickness of ¼ inch. • The scaffolding can be positioned at the discretion of the grouping, but the decoration must remain within the given dimensions. The maximum depth is 12 feet measured from the farthest boards back to the farthest item forward. • The maximum number of boards is a limit and not a requirement. 3 15
CAMPUS DECORATIONS MATERIALS The use of alternative and creative materials is strongly encouraged. • The 16 boards referred to in the dimensions section will have the option of being pomped, but can include other embellishments such as paint, glitter, cloth, chicken wire, paper-mâché, etc. • 3D structures can be built off of your boards. Creativity is encouraged. • Moving parts are permitted and encouraged. • The three above aspects are highly attractive to judges. • The Campus Decorations Committee will provide a supplementary material that must be used on the decoration. • Prefabricated materials may be used within the design of the Campus Decoration. However, these prefabricated materials must be approved prior to construction and only make up minor details as opposed to a major element of the design. Prefabricated materials should be used at a minimum. Any questions about this may be directed to the Campus Decorations Committee. EXAMPLE: When constructing a house, organizations may buy shingles for roof, and Plexiglas for a window but not an entire prefabricated house. • Only members of the participating organization may design, build, record, and/or decorate. • Absolutely NO outside help is allowed. Participants must provide a list of materials to the Campus Decorations Committee by Thursday Oct. 8, 2020. Failure to submit all materials on time will result in a point deduction of 10 points. • Final decision of materials allowed, as well as interpretations of rules will be determined by the Campus Decorations Committee and the Homecoming Advisor. • Open flames, televisions and multi-media devices are strictly prohibited. 3 16
CAMPUS DECORATIONS BOARD SET UP • Pomp boards must be hung using a static method (See schematics below). • The Campus Decorations Committee will hold informational meetings throughout the semester to provide instructions and answer questions regarding dimensions, materials, and safety. Please reach out to the Committee with any questions. It is our goal that all Campus Decorations are functional and safe. • Pomp boards CANNOT exceed a thickness of ¼ in. • If pomp boards are hung using a method other than the static method, no points will be awarded for Campus Decorations Items may be built off the sides of the structure (Pictured below) as long as they are within these regulations: • Fits the original dimensions outlined. Build does not reach farther than 12 feet from the base of the boards and does not exceed 16 feet in height. • At least one side of the 3-Dimensional object must be physically touching the boards. • 3-D objects must be securely attached to the boards. (example: a fastener directly connecting an object and the board. Using only rope or a single 2x4 is not considered secure.) • 3-D objects may move or be animated, so long as they are still securely attached to the boards. 3 17
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CAMPUS DECORATIONS FREESTANDING OBJECTS • A maximum of ONE freestanding object will be allowed for each Campus Decoration. This object must be hand-made by the organization. • The object cannot be traditionally pomped. However, chicken wire pomp, paper mâché, or any other art form is encouraged. • It is encouraged to create the freestanding object so that it is interactive for attendees. At least 1 member of the grouping must be closely monitoring the freestanding object at all times to control capacity and insure the safety of visitors. The failure to assign a member to this duty will result in a 5 point deduction. • A detailed drawing of the freestanding object is due on Thursday, Oct. 8th. AUDIENCE INVOLVMENT All campus decorations must have an interactive activity for the audience to take part in. This can be included in a freestanding object or skit. • The activity must be submitted with the preliminary sketches in order to be approved. • Changes to the activity will be accepted up until the final sketch submission. They must be approved by the Steering Committee. MOVING PARTS Decorations may contain an unlimited number of moving parts within the specified dimensions. However, all moving parts must follow the original materials guidelines. Members of organizations will be allowed to move figures during the performance. • To avoid point deductions, ask the Campus Decorations Committee about any parts that may be questionable. CHARACTERS A maximum of seven characters are allowed for each skit. Multiple forms of art will be accepted and are encouraged (i.e. paper-mâché, glitter, paint, etc.). If you have any questions, please contact the Campus Decorations Committee. • If you choose to pomp the characters, the pomping does not count toward your total pomping percentages. 3 19
CAMPUS DECORATIONS PERFORMANCE • Length of the performance should be between five and seven minutes. • Performances should run once every 30 minutes. • Show times will be pre-determined by the Campus Decorations Committee and run on a schedule for the audience’s convenience. • Each performance must incorporate the following prepared quote, “(insert grouping name here) would like to thank the Mizzou Alumni Association for sponsoring Homecoming” and remind audience members to “attend pep rally following Campus Decorations at Traditions Plaza.” VIEWING • An area in front of the Decoration must be sectioned off for children 12 & under. • An accessible seating area must be sectioned off. • Accessibility checks will be taking place during scaffolding checks. Boards may not be hung until an accessible seating area is approved by a member of the Campus Decorations Committee. • A section with seating for judges must also be provided with a clear viewing area. • The Campus Decoration must be visible to the entire audience. This should be considered during site selection, decoration design and lighting design. • No seating closer than 16ft to the pomp boards. • Failure to comply with any of these terms will result in a 10 point deduction. JUDGING • Judges tables may be decorated but the decorations are limited to a tablecloth and chair covers. Decorations should not distract from judges viewing of the skit, nor should there be interactions with the judges during the performance. • You may choose to provide light snacks to the judges, but you may not present them gift bags, boxes, baskets or anything else that encourages them to be taken away from the table. • Judges table can be set up after 4 p.m. deadline for boards. • The materials for the judges table do not need to be on the materials list. SITE • The Campus Decorations Committee must approve the selected site by Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. • The Campus Decorations Committee will assist in finding alternative sites for Decorations if necessary. 3 20
CAMPUS DECORATIONS POINT BREAKDOWN • All Campus Decorations will be judged on a 155-point scale (refer to the score sheet provided). Keep the score sheets in mind when planning and building your Campus Decoration. They are the exact sheets that will be used by the judges and will be a useful source for your organization. • Historically, judges tend to place a strong emphasis on Mizzou Traditions being incorporated in your design and skit. • Judges have been encouraged to look for creativity in use of materials, moving parts, and 3-D object attachments on each Campus Decoration. • The highest and lowest scores will be averaged together. This score will be added together with the other six scores, thus eliminating outliers, for a total of seven scores. POINT DEDUCTIONS • A member of the Homecoming Steering Committee will ensure that all groupings follow the guideline of the rulebook. Points will be deducted for failure to follow guidelines. The point deductions are stated: • 15 points will be deducted for violating the following penalties: exceeding dimensions, exceeding character limits, pomping over 25%, exceeding work deadlines which include starting early, using help outside the participating organizations and using prohibited materials that were not approved by the Campus Decorations Committee. • 10 points will be deducted for failure to assign a safety monitor to freestanding object at all times during the event. • 10 points will be deducted for violating the following penalties: missing required meetings, missing appointment deadlines including scaffolding setup and safety/accessibility inspections, smoking within 20 feet of the Campus Decorations, for not following performance schedule, exceeding or going under the required time allotment, for any materials used that were not included and approved in your materials list, and distasteful tear down of decorations. • 10 points will be deducted for exceeding the 4 p.m. deadline and then an additional 5 points for each 10 minutes past 4 p.m. Point Formula A- B = C A = Total points awarded by judges (refer to score sheet) B = Total point deductions C = Total Score 3 21
CAMPUS DECORATIONS CAMPUS DECORATIONS SCORE SHEET GROUPING: _________________________ JUDGE’S SIGNATURE: _______________________ OVERALL DESIGN __ / 45 Is the total layout of the decoration aesthetically pleasing? Is there continuity between different parts of the decoration? Does the decoration incorporate moving parts or special effects? CREATIVITY __ / 35 Does the decoration have any unique aspects that set it apart? Are the methods used to com- plete the decoration unconventional, and if so, do they make the decoration better or worse? STORYLINE __/ 15 Does the plot of the story make sense? Does it appeal to all audience members? Does it keep the audience’s attention? Is the story complete? THEME INCORPORATION __/ 10 Does the story effectively express the chosen theme? Is Mizzou successfully incorporated into the story? FREESTANDING OBJECT __ / 30 Do the objects complement the decoration? Are the objects child-friendly and appealing? CHARACTERS __/ 10 Do the characters have any unique aspects that set them apart? Are they visually appealing to the audience and an asset to the overall decoration? AUDIO QUALITY __/ 5 Is the sound clear and dialogue understandable? Are the character voices easy to distinguish? Is the presence of music effective or defective? AUDIENCE INTERACTION __/ 5 Does the story itself include methods of incorporating the audience? Is there interaction be- tween the audience and the performance? TOTAL SCORE ______/155 3 22
CAMPUS DECORATIONS The following images are scaled down examples of the quality and detail that should be included when submitting your sketches. 3 23
OUTREACH homecomingoutreach@ missouri.edu 2020 OUTREACH COMMITTEE MAKAYLA HAYES, ROSHAE HEMMINGS, PAUL ORTON The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
OUTREACH OVERVIEW The Outreach Committee will be working directly with all campus organizations and Traditions level groupings to provide various outlets of participation in Homecoming 2020. Any questions or concerns regarding involvement or participation can be directed to the Outreach Committee. This committee will also serve as the main point of contact for all head liaisons. Individual committees can answer questions specific to their events, but the Outreach Committee is an excellent resource for general questions, comments or con- cerns. Meetings will begin in the spring semester and resume at the beginning of the fall semester. The meeting location will be communicated to head liaisons. Please note the meeting location is subject to change, and liaisons will be notified accordingly. In the fall, Liaison meetings will be held every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in an auditorium on campus during the Homecoming season. A representative from each chapter that is a part of a Traditions level grouping must be present at every liaison meeting and check-in at the beginning of every meeting. • All of the liaison meetings are worth 10 points total. • All liaisons must arrive on time. • If a liaison arrives late, or if a representative from each chapter that is part of a Traditions level grouping is not present, the grouping will lose all points for that meeting. 3 25
PARADE homecomingparade@ missouri.edu 2020 PARADE COMMITTEE JACOB GRAHAM, EMILY KAPHENGST, EMILY LOCK, MATTHEW ROTHERMICH The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
PARADE OVERVIEW The Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020. Time: TBA Any student organization recognized by the University of Missouri or residence hall, may enter a decorated car, float, walking banner or other entry as allowed by the Parade Committee. In order to be judged, Traditions groupings must enter a float according to the rules outlined below. • Detailed sketches of each decorated entry, make, model and type of vehicle (i.e. float or vehicle) must be turned in Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at the liaison meeting. • Points will be awarded on a scale of 0-160. RULES AND GUIDELINES Float Dimensions: • Entries must not exceed a height of 11 feet (from bed of the trailer to the top of entry) or a width of 12 feet. • Trailers must not exceed a length of 24 feet. This does not include the tongue/hitch. • Entries must be safely navigable throughout the parade route. For safety and navigational purposes, no semi-trucks are allowed. • The truck or tractor pulling the float must be approved by the Parade Committee via the submitted sketch. • Only members of the respective organizations may construct floats. NO OUTSIDE HELP IS ALLOWED! Floats will be inspected by the Homecoming Steering Committee to ensure guidelines are followed. DECORATIONS • Any organization constructing a float must incorporate Truman the Tiger and this year’s theme. • The theme specific to each float should be visible from both sides of the float. • The name of each chapter that is a part of the Traditions level grouping should be clearly represented on both sides of the entry. 3 27
PARADE CONSTRUCTION • Floats may incorporate one to four moving part(s), which may, but are not required to, be powered by one motor and one person. The mechanisms must be indicated in the detailed sketch to receive proper approval. Mechanisms will be checked for safety and adherence to the approved sketch during float check. For safety reasons, the person powering the moving parts must be inside the vehicle. No people are allowed on the float while on the parade route. This will result in a loss of all parade points and disqualification from the parade. • Prefabricated materials may be used in the design of the float; however, they must be approved prior to construction and may only make up minor details and may not be a major element of the design. Prefabricated materials should be used at a minimum. • The Parade Committee has full discretion over what is or is not allowed as a prefabricated material. If you have any questions, please contact the Parade Committee. • Absolutely no flames are allowed. The penalty for using flames is disqualification from the parade. • No objects (water, candy, confetti, etc.) may be propelled or thrown from the float, including the participants walking, at any time along the parade route. You may hand out objects if desired. • The morning of the parade, you will be given a colored piece of paper to display the route you must take after the parade. TIPS ON FLOAT CONSTRUCTION • The safety of your float is most important, and it is important to remember when building a float to know your limitations. You will need to determine your budget, time commitment, resources, and ability. • Be sure to follow the rulebook closely, as rules will be strictly enforced. • A detailed sketch is required along with make and model of mode of transportation. The purpose of the sketch and mode of transportation is to make sure your float is acceptable and meets all requirements. However, your float will be inspected at a later date to make sure it complies with all physical requirements. • It is important to start early to achieve your goal of having a successful float. You will want to build a structure strong enough to last for the duration of the parade route. • Papier-mâché and painting are effective ways to cover the float; however, there are other coverings that are acceptable. Please contact the Parade Committee if you have questions concerning your choice of covering. • No alcohol or other substances are permitted on the float building site. 3 28
PARADE SPIRIT • Spirit throughout the parade and overall enthusiasm of the walking participants is strongly encouraged. • Attendance/participation of organization’s members will factor into allocation of spirit points. This includes but is not limited to: chanting, cheering, smiling, waving, crowd interaction, etc. • Costumes are allowed in parade but must be approved by the Parade Committee. • No masks are allowed. • Please note that purchased materials do not necessarily equal spirit or enthusiasm. PARADE ROUTE • All entries must maintain forward motion at all times. • Each grouping must have at least 25 members of the grouping and no more than 100 members of the grouping walking with the entry during the parade. • At least one member of each chapter that is part of the Traditions level grouping must walk with their float. • No objects (water, candy, confetti, etc.) may be propelled or thrown from the float, including the participants walking, at any time along the parade route. You may hand out objects if desired. • Participants should not be under the influence of any substances before and during the parade. 3 29
PARADE SUGGESTED TIMELINE FOR PARADE The following is a suggested timeline from the Parade Committee. This timeline is merely a suggestion to improve time management for organizations participating in the Homecoming Parade. Sept. 3 - Sept. 13 • Start Preparing Sketch Sept. 17 – Sept. 20 • Obtain trailer • Start building supports • Write parade script • Start building features of the float Oct. 14 - Oct. 16 • Decide and get approval for costumes • Begin painting • Confirm tractor/vehicle registration Oct. 21 – Oct. 23 • Finish Painting • Inform chapter members of start time and location • Assemble Features and moving parts Oct. 24 Homecoming Parade! IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 sketches of float and parade script due at liaison meeting. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 - First Parade Committee walk-through and float check. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 - Second Parade Committee walk-through and float check. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at 6 p.m.- Parade Committee Meeting. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 - Final walk-through and 2020 Homecoming Parade. 3 30
SERVICE homecomingserv ice@ missouri.edu 2020 SERVICE COMMITTEE JOE GRAVES, TOYIN JACKSON, LIZA MAHACEK The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
SERV ICE OVERVIEW Homecoming Service allows students to showcase the University to the community and give back in the name of Mizzou Homecoming. Each campus organization will be required to send a certain number of members to the service projects that will be held throughout September and October. In order to receive full points, members must check in on time at their event or project, complete the project as instructed, and check out before leaving. If volunteers fail to meet the requirements listed for each given event, there will be a deduction of points as outlined in the deductions headline of the service section of this rulebook. TIGER FOOD FIGHT Friday, October 2nd, 2020 Members of the Mizzou community will work to make a significant contribution to the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Greek groupings, campus organizations, residence halls, and all other Tigers will have the opportunity to donate canned food to the Tiger Food Fight food drive. The drive will take place in front of the Student Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2nd. Groupings will be given an appointment time and are expected to provide their own transportation to deliver their canned goods. Each grouping is expected to deliver their canned goods at their designated time or they will be deducted points as outlined in the deduction section. Items that will be accepted are peanut butter, canned meats, canned beans, canned chili, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned soups and canned ravioli. Items that will not be accepted include Ramen Noodles, perishable food items and any other item not previously specified. Drop off times will be shared at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24 and emailed to participating organizations following the meeting. • 1400 cans = 50 points • 1100 cans = 40 points • 800 cans = 25 points Once your grouping hits 1400 cans you have the chance to recieve bonus points. For every extra 100 cans, each grouping receives 5 bonus points with a maximum amount of 200 extra cans = 10 bonus points. A grouping will receive 5 bonus points if cans are organized in cardboard carrier trays and are easily countable when dropped off. The grouping will either receive 5 bonus points or zero. 3 32
SERV ICE ROARING FOR RAINBOW HOUSE - Oct. 2, 3, 4, & 23, 2020 Members of Traditions groupings will ask for donations from the community at local grocery stores and similar businesses in the Columbia community. There will also be shifts during the Campus Decoration night. Each grouping will be asked to provide 5 volunteers for 5 shifts for a total of 25 volunteers. At least one member from each chapter must be present at each shift. Each shift will last 2 hours. These volunteers will stand outside of assigned locations and request items from Rainbow House’s wishlist and monetary donations. Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful of employees and patrons. Posters promoting Homecoming, Mizzou and Rainbow House are encouraged for spirit points (5 bonus points). Volunteers are expected to maintain a positive attitude while actively participating. A Steering Committee member will be present should a situation arise. Volunteer assignments will be distributed at the Thursday, Sept. 24 liaison meeting. • 25 volunteers for maximum points. • Each grouping with a spirit poster pertaining to Rainbow House and Homecoming receives 5 bonus points. DAY OF SERVICE - Saturday, October 10th We encourage all members of the Mizzou family to give back to our campus and to the community. Every organization is required to participate in the Homecoming Day of Service. Each grouping will be asked to provide 50 volunteers at the Homecoming Day of Service. We will provide participants service opportunities benefiting the Columbia community. Volunteers will be required to check in and out with a Homecoming Steering Committee member. The Homecoming Day of Service is the perfect chance to give back to the City of Columbia and discover the true reason as to why we serve. Groupings will have the option to complete their service with a local philanthropy. If groupings choose this option, they will be responsible for coordinating their service and completing sheets to track hours. This service must be completed between September 13th and October 10th. Groupings will be asked to provide 50 volunteers who will each complete 2-hour service shifts. If groupings choose to serve at their local philanthropy for the Day of Service, a signed letter confirming service with their philanthropy must be submitted. The letter can be found immediately following the service section of the rule book and is due at the September 3rd liaison meeting. Sheets that groupings will use to track hours can be found following the letter of intent. These sheets must be returned to the Homecoming Service Committee on October 15th at the Liaison Meeting. A total of 5 bonus points will be given to any grouping who coordinated their own service with a local philanthropy. • 50 volunteers for maximum points 3 33
SERV ICE POINT BREAKDOWN Tiger Food Fight - 50 points Roaring for Rainbow House - 45 points Day of Service - 65 points Total 160 points DEDUCATIONS • During Tiger Food Fight, if the grouping delivers their food more than 15 minutes after their designated time, 10 points will be deducted from the service total. • During Roaring for Rainbow House, each time a participant of the Traditions grouping arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves early, 10 points will be deducted from the Service total. If volunteers are not actively participating, 10 points will be deducted. If a grouping is asked to leave their location site, all Roaring for Rainbow House points will be deducted. • During Day of Service, if any member of the Traditions grouping is asked to leave the service site, 25 points will be deducted. If any participant arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves earlier than the 2 hour minimum, 25 points will be deducted from the Service total. If there is any falsification of hours for the Day of Service, including groupings that choose to serve at a local philanthropy, the grouping will lose all Day of Service points. IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, September 3: Day of Service letter of intent due (if applicable) Thursday, September 24: Groupings given the assigned drop off time for Tiger Food Fight at liaison meeting Thursday, September 13 - Oct. 10: Service window for groupings who choose to serve at a local philanthropy Thursday, September 24: Roaring for Rainbow House - Find out location & time slots Friday, October 2: Tiger Food Fight October 2, 3, 4, & 23: Roaring for Rainbow House Saturday, October 10: Day Of Service 3 34
SPECIAL EVENTS muhomecomingevents@ missouri.edu 2020 SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE BEN BELONGY, MARY O’ LEARY, JENNA WINKLER The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
SPECIAL EVENTS DECORATE THE DISTRICT Decorate the District spreads the spirit of Homecoming throughout the City of Columbia through the decoration of businesses in the Downtown District. Each grouping will be partnered with a specific establishment and asked to show their creativity with incorporating the grouping’s overall theme and Mizzou spirit by embellishing the façade of the building. Decorate with spirit, pride, and creativity, and make sure to have fun! INTERACTATION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT • Remember to be courteous and respectful of the establishment as well as its owners and employees. As students of the University, you are responsible for promoting a positive image of Mizzou and Homecoming to the outside community. • 15 points may be deducted if an establishment owner files a complaint about the student participation. • Groupings will receive their assigned businesses on Thursday, Sept. 24, and must contact their designated establishment by Thursday, Oct. 1, to ensure that they agree to the decorations. • The designated establishment as well as the grouping must sign a Proof of Contact contract, which is available in the appendix of the rulebook. • 10 points will be deducted if your designated establishment is not contacted. • Points will also be deducted if a design for your designated establishment is not submitted. The sketch must be initialed by the establishment contact and turned in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1. MIZZOU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SIGNAGE • Each grouping will be given a Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) sign that must be placed at their business. • The MAA sign will be given out at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8. DECORATING SPECIFICATIONS & DEDUCTIONS • Groupings may only use paint to decorate. • If extra materials are used, your grouping will receive a 10 point deduction. 3 36
DECORATING SP SPECIAL EVENTS DECORATING SPECIFICATIONS & DEDUCTIONS • In addition to the MAA sign, each grouping is required to decorate their business by displaying Mizzou spirit while incorporating the grouping’s overall theme. • All window decorations and artwork may display your group’s name and Mizzou spirit, but may not serve as a venue for advertising your group’s mission or political agenda. • Decorating will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22. • You may leave the establishment once decorations are completed, but while decorating, a member from the grouping must be present at all times. • All decorations and clean up must be completed by 4 p.m. • No points will be awarded if members of a grouping work past 4 p.m. • Judging will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. REMOVAL: Each grouping is required to have all decorations down by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. This includes all window paint, which must be completely removed from all windows. Failure to remove the decorations by 2:30 p.m. will result in disqualification from Decorate the District. A fine of $100 will be charged to any grouping that does not remove decorations to the satisfaction of the establishment owner. The approval of the clean-up efforts is at the discretion of the establishment owner. POINT BREAKDOWN Judges will award points for creativity, artistic value, and Mizzou spirit while incorporating the grouping’s overall theme. The point scale will be from 0-40. DEDUCTIONS AND FINES • 10 points will be deducted if the Proof of Contact contract and the initialed detailed sketch are not turned in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1. • No points will be awarded if members of a grouping work past 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22. • Disqualification will result if decorations are not removed by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. IMPORTANT DATES FOR DECORATE THE DISTRICT October 1st: Last day to contact designated business; Proof of Contact contract due at liaison meeting October 8th: MAA sign handed out at liaison meeting October 22nd: Decorate the District between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. October 25th: Decorate the District decorations must be removed by 2:30 p.m. 3 37
PECIFICATIONS & DEDUCTIONS SPECIAL EVENTS BANNER The banner competition is a vital part of the Mizzou Homecoming tradition. Each year, residence halls, campus organizations and Greek Chapters design and create banners that display their Mizzou spirit and pride while incorporating their overall participation theme. COMPETITION BANNER For the banner, organizations must incorporate and include the following things: • Incorporation of overall designated participation theme • The words “Mizzou Homecoming” and “Timeless and True” • Name of the Grouping/Organization • The banner must be no more than 32 sq. ft (The size of a 4’x8’ sheet of plywood) • The banner may be cut or oriented at the discretion of the organization, but cannot exceed a surface area of 32 sq. ft. • Banners must be made out of plywood with a wooden frame. An example will be sent out at a later date. • Banners will be dropped off at Reynolds Alumni Center by Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. • Banners will be picked up at Reynolds Alumni Center by Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification of your banner. • They will be displayed in Carnahan Quad with all organization’s banners • Nothing requiring an external power source (being plugged into a wall outlet/car battery) is permitted. • The banner is NOT required to have a 3-D object • However, if you have a 3-D object, it may not exceed more than 18 inches past the plywood. If your 3D object exceeds this, you will lose 15 points from Banner. 3 38
SPECIAL EVENTS POINT BREAKDOWN The judges will assign points to each grouping based on the following: • Design of the banner • Incorporation of grouping’s overall theme • Display of the grouping’s Mizzou Spirit • Creativity and originality • Neatness The point scale will be from 0 - 50. DEDUCTIONS • 5 points will be deducted if a sketch of the banner design is not turned in on at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. • 5 points will be deducted if the grouping does not include the required elements (name, destination, theme, etc). • 15 points will be deducted if the banner exceeds dimensions. • This includes the 3D object exceeding 12 inches past the bed sheet. No points will be awarded if the groupings banner is not brought to the designated location on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. IMPORTANT DATES October 8th: Design submission due. October 18th: Competition Banners dropped off at designated location by 4 p.m. Competition Banners judged starting at 4:30 p.m. October 25th: Banners will be picked up at Reynolds Alumni Center by 2:30 p.m. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification of your banner. 3 39
TALENT umchomecomingtalent@ missouri.edu 2020 TALENT COMMITTEE ABIGAIL BERTZ, JACKSON PTASIENSKI, DANIEL RHEA, MOLLY ROSS The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
TALENT OVERVIEW Homecoming Talent provides the University of Missouri students the opportunity to show- case their acting, dancing, and singing abilities to their peers. Talent celebrates the Home- coming tradition by creating spirit and pride in the university and our traditions. Each partici- pating group will write, direct, and perform a skit no longer than 13 minutes (not including an introduction video) in the Talent competition. Homecoming Talent will be held in the Jesse Hall Auditorium on the following dates: • Monday, Oct. 19th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE REQUIRMENTS Skit must incorporate a plot based on their grouping’s subtheme and incorporate a selected song that must be approved by the Talent Committee. • Lyrics of the song may be altered. • The song must be sung by at least one member of the grouping. • Two choreographed dances must be included in the skit with music. This music needs to be different from the selected song. • Each grouping must have an introduction video for their skit that is no longer than one minute and 30 seconds. • The intro video time is not included in the 13 minutes. • Each grouping must have an element of crowd interaction. PROPS AND FLATS • No large, constructed props will be permitted this year. • Small props and objects will be allowed with the approval by the Talent Committee. • Individual flats cannot exceed 5 feet wide x 10 feet tall. No more than 6 flats can be used. Flats may not have a total width greater than 30 feet. 3 41
TAL E N T DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS • Talent directors’ meetings will be held in the fall with the Homecoming Talent Committee on a date that will be released in the Talent Director Rulebook. • Each participating chapter in the grouping must have at least one representative at every directors’ meeting. • Points will be deducted from the groupings’ preliminary score each time a representative is absent from a directors’ meeting. Please refer to the directors’ book for point deductions. • If a chapter is late to a meeting, additional points may be deducted. TALENT JUDGING • The judging panel will consist of six individuals of varying ages, backgrounds and levels of expertise. • The judging panel will remain the same for all nights of the Talent competition. • All judges’ scores will be averaged to determine final talent scores. POINT BREAKDOWN • All skits will have the opportunity to receive a maximum score of 150 points from each judge on the panel. • The top five of the six possible scores will be averaged together to create the final overall score. • For Talent point breakdown, please refer to Talent Directors’ Rulebook. • Final Talent placings and superlative awards will be revealed with the overall Homecoming results at Announcements. 3 42
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