2015 HOMECOMING STEERING COMMITTEE APPLICATION INFORMATION
“AMERICA’S GREATEST HOMECOMING CELEBRATION”
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Please turn in completed applications to the 1st floor receptionist desk of the Alumni Center no later than Friday,
February 13th by 4:30 p.m. Absolutely no late applications will be accepted!!
All pages of each application must be typed. Applications that are not typed will not be considered.
Turn applications in at the Alumni Center. Applications that are submitted elsewhere will not be considered.
What is the Alumni Association Homecoming Steering Committee?
This committee of 45-55 volunteer students is responsible for planning and supervising the activities associated with OSU’s
Homecoming Celebration. Students are chosen based on their commitment and desire to work toward the betterment and
continuation of this, the greatest OSU Tradition.
Alumni Association Homecoming Steering Committee responsibilities:
 Plan and execute Homecoming activities that are presented by the OSU Alumni Association. Walkaround, the “Sea of
Orange” Parade, Harvest Carnival, and Spirit Rally are just a few of the activities that make up OSU’s greatest tradition.
 Facilitate communication for the OSU Campus and Stillwater Community regarding Homecoming activities.
Homecoming is a time when the campus, community and alumni come together to celebrate the traditions of this great
University.
Who is Eligible and How Do I Apply?
Any full-time student, graduate or undergraduate, who is not a Greek or Residential Life Homecoming Director, is
eligible to apply. All applicants chosen for Homecoming Steering membership will be required to join Student Alumni
Association (Applications are available at the ConocoPhilips OSU Alumni Center reception desk. Cost is $20 to join.), or you
can sign up for a Life Membership on your SIS enrollment page. Please feel free to e-mail the address below with questions.
Digital applications are also available on the Homecoming Web site: orangeconnection.org/homecoming Applications are
also available in the Campus Life turnstile, found in the Student Union, and the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. All
applications must be returned to the 1st floor receptionist desk in the OSU Alumni Center! ABSOLUTELY NO LATE
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
How can I learn more or whom do I contact if I have questions?
If you are interested in learning about the responsibilities of each steering committee or what is required of steering
members, please call (405) 744-5410 or e-mail homecoming@orangeconnection.org
IMPORTANT NOTES:
 Steering applications are due on Friday, February 13th by 4:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center. Applications should
NOT be turned into the Campus Life Office. Again, applications that are not received directly through the Alumni
Center will not be considered. Absolutely no late applications will be accepted.
 Persons selected for the steering committee will be required to attend twice a month steering meetings in the spring and
weekly steering meetings in the fall. Steering meetings are held every other Tuesday in the spring at 8 p.m. and will be
held every Tuesday in the fall at 8 p.m. Generally it will be necessary for steering members to spend some time outside
of meetings to complete various tasks.
 Required Spring Steering meetings are scheduled for February 24th, March 10th, March 24th, April 7th, and
April 21st at 8 p.m.
 Meetings are every Tuesday during the fall semester at 8 p.m.
 Homecoming at OSU is America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration, and the steering committee is the driving force
to its success. Selection to the steering committee will require active participation, enthusiasm, and a willingness to
devote the time necessary to complete tasks and assignments.
OSU Homecoming 2015
“America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” presented by the OSU Alumni Association
STEERING COMMITTEE APPLICATION
Absolutely no late applications will be accepted.
Applications that are not typed will not be considered.
Applications are due Friday, February 13th, by 4:30 p.m.
PLEASE TYPE:
Name:
LAST
FIRST
MIDDLE
Local Address:
STREET
Phone:
CITY
STATE
Student ID:
E-Mail:
Major:
GPA (2.25 min.)
Living Group (check all that apply):
Off Campus Residential Life Greek
CURRENT CLASSIFICATION (CHECK ONE): FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR
Applying for (check all that apply):
Chair
Member
Are you a member of the Student Alumni Association?
ZIP
 Yes
Gender (Circle): M or F
GRAD STUDENT
 No
Please Numerically Rank Your Top Five (1 through 5) Committee Preferences:
Harvest Carnival -Coordinate the annual Harvest Carnival benefit for the children of Stillwater and surrounding towns (includes
soliciting sponsors, organizing Chili Cook-off and planning canned food drive.) Contact local restaurants and get them to take part in Eat
for Pete.
House Dec/Walkaround-Work with the Greek houses on the House Decorations as well as oversee the process the week of more
strenuously. Work with the city and physical plant on street closing and also coordinate the vendors for the night of Walkaround.
Public Outreach- Media relations (writing press releases)(working with radio, TV and newspaper for interviews); work closely with the
Alumni Communications Director and develop a comprehensive HC presentation. Plan, coordinate, gather materials for & assist with
alumni registration on Fri. & Sat. of Homecoming Week; plan fun activities for children; print and distribute homecoming packets to
Stillwater area hotels; formulate other activities to encourage alumni involvement.
Coordinate/ advertise events. Design all fliers and graphic print pieces to promote homecoming activities.
Promotional Design- Completely responsible for writing, designing and creating the commemorative homecoming program/magazine.
Come up with the concept for the t shirt design and work with the University Store to market the sales of the shirt and work with
Eskimo Joes on Joes Cup design.
VIP- Oversee the Homecoming Royalty selection; coronation and Homecoming royalty appearances. Prepare special gifts for VIP
judges; plan special reunions and the Grand Marshal reception; coordinate Thursday night food delivery. Coordinate tours and
hospitality room for 50 year reunion group.
Parade-Plan and organize the parade by working with alumni staff and city officials (includes soliciting entries and being present the
morning of parade.) Contact & secure high school bands for the parade as well as oversee them the morning of, work closely with OSU
band office.
Athletic Pride-Plan, coordinates, and develops creative activities for the Spirit Rally! Supervise Football Frenzy, Flag Football
competition.
Campus Life-Encourage participation and serve as a liaison from Res Life groups in Homecoming activities; plan and coordinate Res
Life Homecoming Bash; oversee Orange Reflection lighting contest. Encourage participation and serve as a liaison from Student
Organizations in Homecoming activities. Encourage participation in Most Spirited College Competition.
University Spirit -Promote overall university spirit and participation; coordinate Hester Street painting, and spirit activities. Supervise
and coordinate the sign competition, decorate theta pond for “Orange Reflection at the Pond,” and promote and expand “Orange Glow”,
which encourages businesses to decorate orange.
Steering Application Continued
Please answer the following questions:
1. Would you be willing to be placed on a committee other than the ones you have selected (circle one)?
YES
or
NO
2. Will you be able to commit to meetings in the spring semester (Tuesdays @ 8 p.m.) scheduled February 24th, March 10th,
March 24th, April 7th, and April 21st, weekly meetings in the fall, and other time commitments until the completion of
Homecoming ‘15 (circle one)? YES or
NO
Please provide answers to the following on an attached sheet(s):
(Please type your responses and keep them as brief as possible)
1. What is your definition of the Homecoming Steering Committee and its role in Homecoming?
2. What specific skills or past experiences do you have that relate to the specific duties of your top five committee choices?
3. What other campus or off-campus activities are you involved in and what leadership positions have you held?
4. What one Homecoming activity would you create, improve or change and why?
5. Why would you like to serve on the Homecoming Steering Committee? Why would you rather give your time and effort to
Homecoming versus other activities/opportunities for which you could apply?
PAST HOMECOMING INVOLVEMENT:
Were you a member of the 2014 Homecoming Steering Committee (If no, please skip to next section)? Yes or No
If so, what committee did you serve, what was your team role (chair, sub-chair, etc.), and who served as the chairperson?
Committee:
Team Role:
Committee Chair:
Please identify and explain what your specific responsibilities were and what duties performed (i.e. What were you in charge of? What did
you coordinate? etc.). Identify any new ideas/changes that you proposed, implemented, or attempted to implement.
Were you a member of the 2013 Homecoming Steering Committee (If no, please skip to next section)? Yes or No
If so, what committee did you serve on, what was your team role (chair, sub-chair, etc.), and who serve as the chairperson?
Committee:
Team Role:
Committee Chair:
Please identify and explain what your specific responsibilities were and what duties performed (i.e. What were you in charge of? What did
you coordinate? etc.). Identify any new ideas/changes that you proposed, implemented or attempted to implement.
Were you ever a member of a non-steering OSU Homecoming Committee (If no, please skip to next section)? Yes or
If so, what committee(s) were you a member and what years were you on those committees?
Committee(s):
Years:
No
PERSONAL REFERENCE:
In the space below, please list the most significant leadership (outside of the Homecoming steering committee if applicable) position
(committee chair, student organization president, living group executive officer, etc) you have held, what your responsibilities were and
who your supervisor/adviser (faculty or staff person) was.
Committee/Organization:
Supervisor/Adviser:
Position:
Their Phone Number:
How were you selected for your position and what were your responsibilities?
**Promotional Design and Public Outreach
If you are interested in writing for the publication or public outreach, please provide three writing samples of your work. These may
include but not limited to short stories, press releases or feature writing.
If you are more interested in the layout side of the publication or public outreach, please include three samples of your past work. These
can be submitted via CD, print, or website.
What design software are you familiar with and how long have you worked with each program?
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3.
4.
Please include a faculty reference pertaining to your area of interest.
Professor________________________________________
Department__________________________________________
Phone number____________________________________
Email_______________________________________________
*If you’re interested in both writing and designing please submit both sets of samples.