“America’s Greatest Homecoming
Celebration” is
Official Rule Book for Greek Life
Presented by the
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Table of Contents
Letter from Your Executive Director
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Executives
4
History of Homecoming
5
Point Breakdown
11
Awards
12
Important Dates
14
House Decoration
17
Football Frenzy
26
Sign Competition
28
Harvest Carnival
31
Hester Street Painting
34
Parade
35
Spirit Rally
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Important Numbers
40
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Letter from Your Executive Director
Each of us has the great opportunity be part of a tradition that is Oklahoma State’s greatest.
The week of Homecoming is something one can’t describe in words; it is something you just
have to experience. From the towering displays of Cowboy traditions admired by thousands at
the Walkaround to many proud families cheering as the Sea of Orange Parade pulses through
the heart of Stillwater, every man, woman and child is immediately branded with the
experiences of “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration.” This tradition has been put on
by the OSU Alumni Association since 1920 and is one we hope to continue forever. Each year
adds a unique chapter to the overall story of Homecoming.
The theme for Homecoming 2015 reflects the impact the community of Stillwater has on each
of us during the years spent here. 'Stillwater, Still Loyal, Still True' is a testament to the
appreciation we have for the city of Stillwater. No matter our background, campus involvement
or age, we all have one thing in common: the place we call home while attending Oklahoma
State University. Our college experience is shaped not only by our time on campus, but also the
memories we create in this great community. No matter where we travel, Cowboys remain
loyal and true to Oklahoma State and our former home, Stillwater, and there’s no better time
to celebrate that than Homecoming.
On behalf of the OSU Alumni Association and the Homecoming Executive Team, we would like
to say thank you for all of your hard work in putting on “America’s Greatest Homecoming
Celebration.” The hours spent on Homecoming are appreciated by all of us beyond measure,
and we know that without each of you, this great tradition could not go on.
As a team, we stand together and represent something greater than ourselves. We take pride in
making ourselves available to you all over the next 8 months. The key to presenting a successful
Homecoming is communication. The communication line between the Executive Team and the
Homecoming directors is one we want to always be open. We are ready for the journey ahead
and excited to share this experience of showing appreciation to the community of Stillwater
with you all.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Hutson
Executive Director 2015
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2015 Homecoming Execs
“America’s Greatest Homecoming
Celebration”
Jimmy Hutson
Josie Blosser
Robert Confer
Amanda Jones
Hammons Hepner
Executive Director
james.hutson@okstate.edu
University Spirit
josie.blosser@okstate.edu
Public Outreach
rconfer@okstate.edu
Promotional Design
amanda.renee.jones@okstate.edu
580.515.4415
806.202.6277
817.681.4722
918.289.4339
Athletic Pride
hammons.hepner@okstate.edu
580.737.0597
House Decorations/Walkaround
allison.b.christian@okstate.edu
580.475.8343
Josh Jackson
Campus Life
jajosh@okstate.edu
918.606.2896
Amy Hocker
Parade & Bands
amy.hocker@okstate.edu
913.787.5774
Ridge Howell
VIP
ridge.howell@okstate.edu
918.697.1339
Emma Schemmer
Harvest Carnival
emma.schemmer @okstate.edu
405.694.9690
Melisa Parkerson
Director of Student Programs
melisa.parkerson@okstate.edu
405.613.5269
Katie Taft
Coordinator of Student Programs
katie.taft@okstate.edu
417.434.3560
Allison Christian
Homecoming Office
405.744.5410
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The History of Homecoming
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The very first Homecoming was held as part of the Harvest Carnival in the fall of 1913, but
it wasn't for seven years that the OSU Alumni Association hosted its first official Homecoming
celebration. On October 30, 1920, 90 Oklahoma A&M alums returned to Stillwater for festivities
including the Cowboy's pummeling at the hands of Texas A&M (35-0), a dance and a dinner hosted
by Alumni Association president Monroe Otey.
It was also in the ‘20s that the now infamous tradition of house decorations began when
sororities started to decorate their doorways. In 1930, the first ever Homecoming Parade made its
way down Main Street. By 1930, over 17,000 alumni returned to Oklahoma State to renew old
friendships and show their pride in the Orange and Black.
Over the years, Homecoming themes have varied; themes have ranged from: "Aggie land of
Tomorrow" (1955), "The Significant Sixties" (1961) and "Cowboy Cheers for a Hundred Years" to
celebrate the centennial in 1990. Recent themes have been “Timeless Tradition” (1999); “In Pursuit
of Legends” (2000); “Visions of Glory” (2001); “Together We Can”(2002); “A Universal Spirit”
(2003); “Building a Legacy” (2004); “Cowboys Creating Excellence”(2005); and most recently
“Forever Orange” (2006); “An Orange State of Mind” (2007); “Generation Cowboy” (2008);
“Branded for Life” (2009); “Cowboy Nation” (2010); “Where Your Story Began” (2011); “The
Life, The Legend, The Legacy” (2012). “Branding a Brighter Orange” (2013), and “The
Experience” (2015).
Homecoming Today
Today our Homecoming calls thousands of alumni from around the world back to their alma mater
each year for the famed house decoration Walkaround, Sea of Orange Parade and football games.
Oklahoma State's homecoming has become “America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration” and a
Timeless Tradition to be enjoyed for generations of Cowboys to come. OSU’s Homecoming has been
recognized by CASE International (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) as a
SEAL OF EXCELLENCE recipient two years in the past. This is the highest award given by CASE
in the field of Alumni Relations. This prestigious award is given only to programs that serve as
models for others. OSU was cited for the widespread participation and outstanding organization of
its Homecoming program. OSU’s Homecoming is presented by the OSU Alumni Association and is
planned and organized by the student driven Homecoming Steering Committee. OSU’s
Homecoming is a long-standing, exciting and colorful tradition for both campus and community.
This award stamps it as a premiere Homecoming program internationally. In addition, the
philanthropy project from 2004, “Cowboys for the Cure” was recognized by Association of Student
Advancement Programs as the Outstanding Student Program for that year.
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What’s Our Role as the…
…Alumni Association
…Executive Team
…Homecoming Steering
OSU Homecoming and the Alumni Association
The difference between what most other campuses do and what OSU does is this: OSU
students believe that it is their role and privilege to plan and stage events to welcome back alumni.
On most campuses, the students plan spirit events and the Alumni Association plans alumni events
and there is little interaction between the two. At OSU, the Alumni Association works directly with
students to plan our signature events, which foster spirit, celebrate the history and traditions of the
University and welcome back alumni. It is the key to our success and the difference, along with the
size and organizational structure, which has won OSU numerous awards. Each year many alumni
return to campus, sometimes for the first time in many years, to experience the pride and warmth
with which the current students welcome them home. This celebration is a powerful tool for reconnecting and re-engaging alumni in support of their alma mater and would not be possible
without the dedication of OSU student groups to create this atmosphere.
The OSU Alumni Association sponsors the Homecoming Steering Committee and operates
it as a student leadership organization. This group of students plans and organizes the student
competitions as well as the alumni registration and reunions that take place at Homecoming. All of
the competition events included in the Greek Life, Residential Life and Student Organization
packets are supervised by this group as well as independent committees for University Spirit,
Royalty selection, the parade bands, the website, publicity and the Fifty Year Class Reunion. The
Alumni Association provides two staff members who serve as advisers to the Steering Committee
and other staff members assist the committee with specific projects.
The OSU Alumni Association is the sole monetary sponsor of OSU Homecoming Steering.
All events that are not funded by entry fees are paid for by the Association. The largest
expenditure is the subsidies that are paid to Greek Life, Residential Life and Student Organizations
who choose to participate in Homecoming Sweepstakes. The OSU Alumni Association has also
initiated an endowment to raise funds to increase the amount of this subsidy. That amount varies
with the number of groups who participate and what type of group they are, but the subsidy for
those competing with a house decoration is currently $1,650 - $1,750 per chapter. Greek chapters
who build a parade float is $450-$500 per chapter. Residential Halls who build a parade float and
participate in the Orange Reflection lighting contest receive $800-$900 per group. Student
Organizations who compete receive $150-200 per entered group. Efforts are always being made to
increase those amounts. The OSU Alumni Association is a not for profit organization whose
purpose is to serve our graduates. No profit is realized from Homecoming activities.
The Alumni Association values the quality of student participation, which sets our
Homecoming apart as “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration.”
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Homecoming Executive Team
The role of the Homecoming Executive Team is to provide a “backbone” to “America’s
Greatest Homecoming Celebration.” The team is elected less than a month after the previous
Homecoming. They start meeting weekly in January until the festivities take place in October. The
team spends endless hours coordinating and overseeing all of the Homecoming events that take
place during the Homecoming “season.”
The main objective of the executive team is to serve as an unbiased group toward all
Homecoming constituents. Every year the team reviews all of the comment sheets filled out by
Homecoming participants during the previous Homecoming festivities. To hold our reign as
“America’s Greatest,” it is important that the festivities evolve each year to incorporate the
opinions of all its participants. That is why it is important that if you feel something needs to be
changed then you inform the Homecoming Executive Team now, so they can consider it as an
addition for the next year! They would be glad to hear any comments. If they do not know the
feelings of the students, they cannot make changes to help the participants.
Overall, The Homecoming Executive Team is a resource for you! They are here to provide
you with any assistance necessary at anytime. If you have any questions or are running in to any
issues, feel free to run your ideas by the Homecoming Executive Team to get additional advice on
your options to achieve your goals!
The number one role people see the Homecoming Executive Team as is enforcers. We are
coordinators who are trying to make this as much fun for you as it is for us! Please remember that
Homecoming is a competitive, FUN tradition.
Homecoming Steering Committee
The role of the Homecoming Steering Committee plays hand in hand with the role of the
Homecoming Executive Team. Each committee has a specific task that they are trying to
accomplish. There are currently nine different major committees on Homecoming Steering and
each one coordinates a large event. In unison with the Executive Team, Steering is responsible for
overseeing and executing all of the goals that have been set for Homecoming.
Homecoming Steering Student Executive Committee
(includes executive director)
Responsible for:
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Professional and responsible behavior as would be expected of any representative of the
Alumni Association or Oklahoma State University
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Overseeing specific committee assignments
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Attending weekly Executive Committee planning meetings
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Making unbiased decisions regarding student competition structure and rules
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Selecting the overall OSU Homecoming theme
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Setting specific goals for Homecoming Steering
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Having the ultimate responsibility for the performance of their specific committees
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Ensuring that weekly committee reports are being written and presented
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Bringing an enthusiastic and positive attitude to all Homecoming meetings and events
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Attending and wearing orange to all Homecoming meetings and events
Homecoming Steering Committee Chairs
Responsible for:
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Communicating with the respective Homecoming Executive for their committee (e.g. getting
budgets, expenditures and changes approved, etc.)
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Coordinating and delegating the responsibilities of his or her committee
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Interacting with other appropriate committees
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Maintaining a complete and useful resource (i.e. notebook, contact names and numbers) for
his or her committee
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Ensuring that all follow-ups and thank you notes for that committee are done after
Homecoming
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Completing weekly committee reports (written and oral)
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Coordinating the efforts of his or her Homecoming Committee members
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Wearing orange to all Homecoming Steering meetings
Homecoming Steering Committee Sub-Chairs (includes Chair)
Responsible for:
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Professional and responsible behavior as would be expected of any representative of the
Alumni Association or Oklahoma State University
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Overseeing specific committee assignments
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Wearing orange to all Homecoming meetings and events
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Planning and confirming logistical (i.e. room reservations, etc) details for his or her
committee
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Coordinating, carrying out, running or completing the activities or events of his or her
committee
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Bringing an enthusiastic and positive attitude to all Homecoming meetings and events
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Attending all Homecoming Steering meetings
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Attending as many Homecoming events as possible
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Greek Pairing Point Breakdown
Primary
45%
45 Points
House Dec
45%
45 points
Parade Float
75% of the 45%
Secondary
33.75 points
55%
55 Points
Sign Contest
15%
15 points
Harvest Carnival
15%
15 points
Football Frenzy
10%
10 points
Philanthropy
10%
10 points
Spirit Rally Attendance 5%
Total
100%
5 points
100 points
This is a percentage-based point system, which focuses more on rewarding effort and overall achievement
than placing. All activities will add up to 100%, and much like a test, different sections will be weighted
differently according to the time, expense and effort expended in each activity.
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Recognition Awards
OSU Alumni Association President’s Cup
The OSU Alumni Association President’s Cup is awarded to the most outstanding house decoration each
year. The OSU Alumni Association Chairman of the Board will present this award.
Design, public appeal, ingenuity and Homecoming spirit are criteria for this honorable prize. Hard work,
a diligent effort and creativity are your best tools for winning the OSU Alumni Association President’s
Cup. This award does not necessarily go to the Sweepstakes winner. This award is judged by the OSU
VIP Alumni Homecoming judges.
This award is usually presented during the halftime ceremonies of the Homecoming football game.
There is no entry form required for this award.
Sweepstakes Award
This award is given to the living group pair, which displays the most overall participation and promotion
of OSU Homecoming. It is determined by a number of factors. The combined total points of contest
entries and participation are the determinants. Second runner-up, first runner-up and champion awards
will be given out.
This award is usually presented during the halftime ceremonies of the Homecoming football game.
*There is an entry form required for this award: it is due August 28, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. via Online
Form. The form can be found at orangeconnection.org/Homecoming under applications.
Grand Marshal’s Trophy
The Grand Marshal’s Trophy is presented to the first place parade entry in any category by the Grand
Marshal. This means that a Community entry, a Student Organization entry, a Residential Life entry or a
Greek Life entry may be chosen. This award is judged by the OSU VIP Alumni Homecoming judges.
Public appeal, ingenuity, and Homecoming spirit are all guidelines for this distinguished honor.
Creativity and uniqueness of design are your best means to obtain the OSU Grand Parade Marshal’s
Trophy.
This award is usually presented during the halftime ceremonies of the Homecoming football game.
There is no entry form required for this award.
**This award does not contribute toward any points for the Sweepstakes Award
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Non-Point Recognition Awards
The following awards DO NOT count towards the sweepstakes award.
Safety Award
The safety award goes to the living group pair who has displayed superior effort to comply with the set
safety codes and guidelines. The OSU Department of Environmental Health Services and the City of
Stillwater are the judges for this award.
This award is usually presented during the Homecoming pre-game festivities.
There is no entry form required for this award.
**This award does not contribute toward any points for the Sweepstakes Award.
The Jerry Gill Spirit Award
The spirit award will be awarded to the pair that exhibits the most school spirit throughout the
Homecoming Festivities. This includes participation in support of Football Frenzy, Spirit Rally, Hester
Street Painting and pair organized Homecoming functions. This is to promote overall Homecoming
participation from living group members that could include, but is not limited to, themed pomp night
parties and pairing T-shirt days, etc. This award will be given at the Spirit Rally and will include Spirit
Rally participation as a component for selection. The selection of the award will be at the discretion of the
Homecoming Executive Team.
**This award does not contribute toward any points for the Sweepstakes Award.
Harvest Carnival People’s Choice Award
The People’s Choice Award goes to the most popular Harvest Carnival booth. Those Stillwater
Community members attending Harvest Carnival who bring canned goods or purchase tickets and vote
for their favorite booth determine the People’s Choice Award.
**Groups cannot offer the public something in return for people’s choice votes (i.e. pictures, freebies,
etc).
This award is usually presented during the Spirit Rally festivities.
There is no entry form required for this award.
**This award does not contribute toward any points for the Sweepstakes Award.
Harvest II Award
The Harvest II Award goes to the living group who donates the most food in addition to their required
amount assigned for Harvest Carnival. It is determined by the number of items donated.
This award is usually presented during the Spirit Rally festivities.
There is no entry form required for this award.
**This award does not contribute toward any points for the Sweepstakes Award.
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Important Dates
Greek Pairings
March 4, 2015
 Via Online Form by 4:30 p.m.
Greek Life Meeting
March 10, 2015
 Alumni Center, Jones Conference Room, 9 p.m.
Features and Themes due for House Dec or Parade
April 10, 2015
 Alumni Center by 4:30 p.m.
Estimated Budget for House Dec or Parade
April 10, 2015
 Via Online Form by 4:30 p.m.
Moving Part Meeting
April 23, 2015
 4 p.m. at Alumni Center, time slots will be given out.
Design Additions
August 28, 2015
 Via Online Form by 4:30 p.m.
Sweepstakes Entry Form
August 28, 2015
 Via Online Form by 4:30 p.m.
Harvest Carnival Entry
August 28, 2015
 Via Online Form by 4:30 p.m.
Sign Entry
September 25, 2015
 Via Online Form by 4:30 p.m.
Pomping may Begin
August 31, 2015
 At 11.59 p.m.
Construction of Individual Objects can Begin
August 31, 2015
 At 11:59 p.m.
Detailed Sketch for Publication
September 4, 2015
 Alumni Center by 4:30 p.m.
Breaking Ground & Setting of Poles
September 10, 2015
 At 8:00 p.m.
Football Frenzy Entry
September 25, 2015
 Via Online Form by 4:30 p.m.
 Payment must be included
Football Frenzy Rosters
September 25, 2015
 Via Online Form by 4:30 p.m.
Live Bracket Drawing for Football Frenzy
October 6, 2015
 9 p.m.
 Location TBA
Engineering & Dec Highlights
October 5, 2015
 Via Online Form by 4:30 p.m.
Football Frenzy
TBA
 Begins at 4:30 p.m. at TBA
Signs put in place
October 18, 2015
 Between 4 p.m. & 5 p.m., North Library Lawn
Judging of Signs
October 18, 2015
 5:30 p.m. North Library Lawn
Harvest Carnival
October 20, 2015
 6 - 8:00 p.m. at Payne County Expo Center
 Booth set up can begin at 2 p.m., must be completed by 5:30 p.m.
Hester Street Painting
October 21, 2015
 6 p.m.
Hanging of Screens
October 22, 2015
 3 p.m.
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Final Budgets
 By 10 p.m., will be picked up by Executive Team
 House Dec, Float, Sign, Harvest Carnival
Signs Must be Moved
 Across from Sigma Nu between 3-4 p.m.
Engineering Must be Completed
 3 p.m.
Judging Engineering
 Will begin at 3 p.m.
Dec’s Must be COMPLETELY Finished
 3 p.m.
Features Judging for Decs
 Will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Floats Completed
 By 5 p.m.
Spirit Rally
 Arrive at 8:15 p.m. at Gallagher-Iba Arena
Floats on Monroe
 By 11:59 p.m.
Floats Move Downtown
 Between 4 – 6 a.m.
Signs Must be Taken Down
 By 2 p.m.
House Dec Cleanup
 By 4:45 p.m.
October 22, 2015
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
October 24, 2015
October 25, 2015
November 1, 2015
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Sweepstakes Award Entry Form
Sweepstakes Deadline: Online by Friday, August 28, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. No applications will
be accepted late.
The Sweepstakes Award will be presented to the living group pair that displays the most
overall participation and promotion of OSU Homecoming. A Living Group is defined as:
Students of the OSU Greek community that are members of organizations who are under the
Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council and Multicultural
Greek Council of Oklahoma State University. A pair is typically defined as one male group and
one female group who each have a total membership over 70. If living groups have 69 or less in
total membership, they have the option of combining with a same gender living group that also
falls under 70 in total membership. This group may pair with an opposite gender group over 70
or two opposite gender groups that each have under 70 in total membership. Pairing Pref
sheets must be submitted via online form by Wednesday, March 4 by 4:30 p.m. Parings are
not final until approved by the Homecoming Executive Team.
The winner will be determined by total points accrued through contest entries, places in
competition and participation points. Also, a main factor in the judging will be sportsmanlike
conduct and the general attitude of the competition groups. Violations of any Homecoming
regulations will be taken into consideration. The OSU President and CEO will present the
Sweepstakes trophy. The Sweepstakes award will be announced during the Homecoming
football game.
In order to be competitive, Sweepstakes entrants must participate in the House Decoration
or Competitive Float competition, Football Frenzy, Harvest Carnival, Sign competition and
Spirit Rally.
Each pairing that participates in Sweepstakes will receive a subsidy. This amount varies with the number
of groups who participate and if the pairing participates with a House Dec or a Parade Float.
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House Decoration
Allison Christian, Walkaround
Allison.b.christian@okstate.edu
580.475.8343
Information on all House Dec Submission Forms
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Features, Theme and Sketches will be due April 10, 2015, at the Alumni Center by 4:30 p.m.
1. A separate feature list must be provided with specific pictures of each feature.
The house dec features WILL NOT be taken from the sketch.
2. There is an initial feature limit of 25 features. You may provide a longer list.
Once all pairings initial lists have been approved, we will return to drawing order
and approve the remaining items in groups of 25. Please list your items in order
of importance to your dec. All features you wish to use must be listed and
approved.
3. If pairs wish to use any other visual decoration in addition to tissue pomps, (such
as but not limited to bricks or sand) it will be at the discretion of the
Homecoming Executive Team and OSU and Stillwater Safety Committee and
must be submitted with the creativity aspect on April 10, 2015.
4. All campus buildings, campus water features, university logos and mascots can
be used in all house decorations. The items listed above cannot be added at a
later date from the original submission. Keep in mind that other houses may also
use these features in their house decoration. List these items last on your full
feature list.
Estimated Budget due April 10, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. via Online Form.
1. A monetary limit of $6,500 per living group has been established for house
decorations. This monetary limit includes money spent on new materials as well
as donations of new materials. Also, reused and donated materials are at 10% of
current day cost. Any materials that are being reused from previous years
must be itemized on this budget. Living groups must turn in a “beforeHomecoming” budget estimate of what they think they will spend on steel,
pomps, chicken wire, glue, motors, lifts and generators. REMEMBER this is an
estimated budget.
Moving Parts Meeting April 23, 2015, 4 p.m. at the Alumni Center, time slots will be given at
later date.
Design Additions due August 28, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. via Online Form.
Publication Sketches due September 4, 2015, at the Alumni Center by 4:30 p.m.
1. We are asking that each living group submit a colored detailed sketch of the
front view of their house decoration. This sketch is to be used in the publication
that will be distributed to 8,000 at Walkaround and be viewed online.
Publication sketches must be 8 ½ by 11 inches (height and width are
interchangeable). Any additions submitted on this sketch that are not
already approved will not be allowed. The Homecoming Executives do NOT
review this sketch for additions.
2. One paragraph narrative (no more than 150 words) that will go in the
publication along with each sketch.
Engineering and Dec Highlights due October 5, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. via Online Form.
All forms can be found at orangeconnection.org/Homecoming under applications. They must all be
TYPED and submitted on time.
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Construction and Safety
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Pomping and construction of individual objects can begin on August 31, 2015, at 8:00 p.m.
o NO construction of the frame of your decoration can start at this time
o You may weld small individual parts. Each pair must be able to document how these
parts were constructed with photos or videos that will be subject for viewing by the
executive team at any time. Failure to do so will result in removal of these items. If
item is not removed, disqualification will ensue.
o In order to ensure safety, if you believe the item you are constructing is too large, then
contact the executive team for clarification.
o Please know this is for safety reasons
1. All NANO pomping is prohibited.
2. Absolutely no welding, construction, pomping, or assembly of ANY
NATURE is allowed to take place off of the living group premises.
You may set poles on September 10, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. Absolutely no groundbreaking is
allowed before this date.
1. Construction will begin only after building permit is obtained from the Physical
Plant office of Environmental Safety in the fall semester and after the approval
has been given by the 2015 Executive Team at the required Safety Meeting.
2. A director from each living group pairing must attend a mandatory safety and
general information meeting, which will be announced at a later date.
3. Any decoration that is placed in-ground must obtain an Okie Check at least 72
hours prior to digging. Okie Checks can be obtained by submitting an online
form at www.okticketentry.korterraweb.com, calling 1-800 522-OKIE, or dialing
811.
4. All poles must be set no less than 10 days prior to hanging screens.
5. The Executive Team and Safety Members will deal with any issues that arise.
6. OSU Fire Protection and Safety students, as well as Stillwater Fire Marshall will
make safety checks regularly in the fall.
7. You must follow all EHS safety rules found at
http://www.ehs.okstate.edu/manuals/Decorate.htm (We strongly suggest you
print this EHS Manual for reference.)
The house decoration shall not exceed a volume total of 20,000 cubic feet. However, no part
shall exceed 18 feet in height. This means that groups are allowed to design a unique decoration
to the yard it is built in. Geometric figures can be designed and will be considered as long as it
fits inside of the measured volume (i.e. spheres, triangles, squares, etc.) The decoration must also
be continuous, in that, a portion of the decoration cannot be on one side of the lawn and the other
portion on the other half. The decoration will be measured periodically throughout the building
process and must stay with the cubic feet requirements of 20,000 cubic feet.
A house decoration, measured at each pole, shall not exceed a height of 18 feet any point. The
height of all poles will be measured from ground level up. Boards can be utilized to level the
landscaping; however, the poles will still be measured from ground level. The heights of
these poles are not to exceed 18 feet. If they exceed 18 feet and are not fixed, a deduction will
ensue. For safety reasons, at no point in your decoration shall exceed 20 feet from the ground to
the top of the decoration, regardless of the landscaping of the yard. If a house decoration
exceeds 20 feet and is not fixed, disqualification will ensue. A house decoration shall not exceed
80 feet in length at any point.
All movements and effects of house decorations must be mechanically operated with no human
interaction. No live models in any form will be used. Due to safety concerns and pedestrian
congestion, walk-through house decorations will not be allowed. (Walk-through house
decorations encourage spectators to go through an entry and exit to view interior construction.)
1. A house decoration should not exceed six moving parts. However, if one
object operated by one independent power source contains several moving
parts (i.e. a clock, a typewriter), it shall be counted as one moving part. All
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moving parts in question will be examined by the Homecoming Executive
Team to determine if it qualifies as one or multiple moving parts. The sum
of the areas of one moving part must be less than 120 square feet. Width and
length will be taken from the widest point and longest point of the object.
It is recommended that all lifts stay on fraternity property and avoid all sidewalks and
streets. However if absolutely necessary, the Homecoming Executive Team will work with
the particular living groups on a case-by-case basis to allow them access to the immediate
sidewalk. In such an event, at least two members of the living group must be on each side of
the lift and be on standby to move equipment off the sidewalk as a result of approaching
pedestrians. Failure to abide by this rule will result in future restriction of lifts limited to
scissor and scaffolding only, as well as revocation of the living group's building permit by
the city.
All mechanical and physical construction, as well as all pomping must be completed by 3
p.m., Friday, October 23, 2015. Safety inspections will then be conducted.
OSU Physical Plant and the OSU Alumni Association will provide dumpsters. They will be put
into place Friday, October 23, 2015, in the early morning between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. The
Walkaround Executive and living group directors will decide designated spots. THIS SPOT
MUST BE CLEAR FOR PROPER DUMPSTER DELIVERY. When the dumpster is
completely full, please call 405-744-5410.
All materials in the dumpster must not exceed the top of the dumpster cover. This will result in
the dumpster not being dumped in a timely fashion.
Living groups will be given one week for proper clean up. All safety rules and regulations must
be followed during clean up/tear down. On Friday, October 30, 2015, at 4:45 p.m. the clean-up
process must be completed, this refers to all chicken wire, pomp screens, metal piping, etc.
Safety has the right to deny future building permits if this rule is not followed. At this time, the
dumpsters must have enough space around them for proper removal by the OSU Physical Plant.
As of Saturday morning at 8 a.m. all dumpster charges will be directed to the living groups
sharing these dumpsters.
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The Homecoming Executive Team has the final say on decisions regarding Homecoming
2015.
Pairs must also keep a digital ledger of their financial records including donated (10% of cost)
and reused materials (10% of cost). Any violation of spending limits will be reviewed and acted
upon by the Homecoming Executive Team. Exceeding the budget will result in a 5% loss of
points towards overall House Dec for the entry. Ledgers, receipts and all other financial records
may be requested at any time and should be constantly updated. A print out of the digital
ledger will be picked up once per week with receipts starting a month before Homecoming
and will be checked every night the week of Homecoming. All reused items need to be
itemized starting on the first ledger. A final printed ledger and remaining copies of receipts
will be picked up on all-night-pomp, Thursday, October 22, 2015, so Homecoming
Executives can evaluate ledgers, receipts and comparisons to budgets before placings are
announced at the football game. The computer ledger should include all expenses incurred
during the pair’s Homecoming preparation.
1. The ledger can be found with all other forms at
www.orangeconnection.org/Homecoming.
2. One representative from the living group pairings, not necessarily a director,
must be present at the designated time, which will be announced later, to give the
ledger to the Walkaround Executive within 3 minutes of arrival. This is
important to keep on schedule for all stops.
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All living groups must comply with Oklahoma State University Policies and regulations
implemented by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.
Only currently enrolled OSU students who are active members of their chapter at this university
will be allowed to work on the house decoration. The first violation will result in the loss of one
point, second is two points and third is five points, after this with each violation the penalty will
increase by five points each time.
All cases of repeat features in house decorations will be dealt with by the Executive Team on an
individual basis with preference typically given to the pair with the higher drawing order.
The Homecoming Steering Team does not wish to take away from any house decoration.
The Team only hopes to promote the overall Homecoming Spirit by insuring that all
participants follow established guidelines for fairness.
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Judging
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The decorations will be judged on the following criteria:
a.
Adherence to theme ............................................20%
 How well does the decoration incorporate and reflect the Overall Homecoming
theme, ‘Stillwater, Still Loyal, Still True”?
 Does your decoration provide a clever interpretation of the overall theme?
b.
Appeal ................................................................20%
 Does the decoration appeal to alumni?
 Does the decoration appeal to families?
 What was your overall impression with the decoration?
 Does it represent or reflect the history, traditions, and spirit of the University?
c.
Originality and creativity ...................................20%
 How intriguing is the pomping color scheme?
 Is the decoration unique?
 Does the decoration represent a fresh/new idea?
d.
Design, construction & engineering...................20%
 How efficient and stable is the structure?
 Complexity of moving parts
 Do all the moving parts work?
 Will be judged by engineering judges.
e.
Pomping ………………………………………20%
 Does the pomping appear to be completed?
 Does the pomping represent intricate & detailed efforts?
 Were blending, shading, & shadowing effectively utilized?
(A more defined score sheet will be sent out before summer)
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Beginning at 3 p.m. on October 23, 2015, engineering judges will be viewing mechanical parts,
including motors. Living groups need to be prepared to show judges the mechanical construction
and design.
1. Engineering judges will be rotating to see all house decorations. To provide less
stress to pairs, one of the Homecoming chairs (previously arranged) will be
contacted when engineering judges are at the house prior to theirs in the rotation.
ONLY one representative of the living group pair is permitted to talk and show
the engineering judges around.
The judging for the house decoration will begin at 3 p.m., October 23, 2015.
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House Decoration size violation exceeding 18ft and/or 80ft:
5 House Decoration Points
House Decoration size violation exceeding 20ft height:
Disqualification if left unfixed
Failure to attend safety meeting:
Disqualification
Exceeding maximum budget:
3 House Decoration Points
Moving parts rule violation:
5 House Decoration Points
More than one representative talking to engineering judge:
5 House Decoration Points
People working on house decoration when VIP judges arrive:
5 House Decoration Points
People working on moving parts when Engineering or
VIP judges arrive:
5 House Decoration Points
Ground breaking before allowed:
8 House Decoration Points
Assembling off living group property:
15 House Decoration Points
Failure to have ledger ready on time:
1 point/violation House Decoration Point
Not having space cleared for dumpsters:
1 Sweepstakes Point
Failure to turn forms in on time (per occurrence):
1 House Decoration Point
After a grace inspection, penalty points will be assessed for any violations of OSU safety
regulations. OSU Fire Protection and Safety students and the Stillwater Fire Marshall will make
these decisions. An exact list of point deductions and safety rules are in the Physical Plant Safety
Packet and can be obtained from the physical plant website. The link to this packet is
http://www.ehs.okstate.edu/manuals/Decorate.htm.
All other matters that are brought to the Homecoming Executive Team will be dealt with on a
case-by-case basis.
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Example Engineering Score Sheet
Entry Organization(s) Name:
The point system is as follows:
Structural Stability
Structural Design and Efficiency
Complexity of Moving Parts
Functionality of Moving Parts
10 points
25 points
45 points
20 points
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TOTAL
Please rate each category with appropriate points:
NOTES: (Notes are greatly appreciated by the living groups as they prepare for next year)
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Example VIP Score Sheet
Entry Organization(s) Name:
Please rate each category with appropriate points.
The point system is as follows:
Adherence to Theme
 How well does the Decoration incorporate and
reflect the University Homecoming Theme
50 points
o This year’s theme is ‘Stillwater, Still Loyal, Still True.’
 Does the Decoration provide a clever
interpretation of the University’s theme?
50 points
Appeal
 Does the Decoration appeal to alumni?
 Does the Decoration appeal to families?
 What was your overall impression with the
Decoration?
 Does it represent or reflect the history, traditions
and spirit of the university?
Originality & Creativity
 How intriguing is the pomping color scheme?
 Is the Decoration unique?
 Does the Decoration represent a fresh/new idea?
Pomping
 Does the pomping appear to be completed?
 Does the pomping represent intricate efforts?
 Were blending, shading, & shadowing
effectively utilized?
_________
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30 points
15 points
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25 points
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30 points
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30 points
40 points
30 points
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20 points
40 points
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40 points
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TOTAL
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Example of Macro Pomping – 1 full pomp/Chicken wire 1” hexagon hole
Example of Micro Pomping – ¼ full pomp/1/2 inch by 1/2 inch hardware cloth hole
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Football Frenzy
Hammons Hepner, Athletic Pride
Hammons.hepner@okstate.edu
580.737.0597
Information on all Football Frenzy Submission Forms
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Entry Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. Entry due via online form.
There will be a $50/team entry fee that is due September 25, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. at the front desk
of the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. This fee should not be a part of your overall
Homecoming budget. Entries that do not have an accompanied check will not be a part of the
bracket until the check is received. Please make checks payable to OSU Alumni Association.
When submitting checks, print off confirmation form (via email confirmation after submitting online
form) and attach with check.
Living groups may field only one (1) team. Rosters must be finalized and turned in via online
form by 4:30 p.m. September 25, 2015. Rosters will be posted online at
www.orangeconnection.org to be considered for any corrections.
General Information
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The Homecoming Executive Team has the final say on all decisions regarding Football
Frenzy.
Players will not appear in more than one roster or play on the field for more than one team.
Players who attempt to do so will be removed for the remainder of the tournament.
A maximum of sixteen (16) players will appear on each roster. (16 players = 6 girls, 6 boys,
2 girl alternates and 2 boy alternates). Alternates are only for emergency situations (Ex: broken
leg, illness, etc.) prior to the tournament’s start. Once tournament play begins, only the 12
players will be allowed on the field. There will be no penalty for having fewer than 12 players
during the tournament. Each player must be a current active member of the living group for
which he/she is playing. The Homecoming Athletic Pride Steering Committee will check
Player’s IDs prior to each game.
Rain contingency: Additional Basketball roster - A maximum of twelve (12) players will appear
on each roster. (12 players = 5 girls, 5 boys, 1 girl alternate and 1 boy alternate). Alternates are
only for emergency situations (Ex: broken leg, illness, etc.) prior to the tournament’s start. Once
tournament play begins, only the 10 players will be allowed on the court. There will be no
penalty for having fewer than 10 players during the tournament. Each player must be a current
active member of the living group for which he/she is playing. The Homecoming Athletic Pride
Steering Committee will check Player’s IDs prior to each game.
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The tournament is coed, and it will be conducted according to standard OSU intramural coed flag
football rules, except the sections that:
1. Allow for player substitutions. Only players that appear on the finalized roster
(due September 25, 2015) will compete for his/her respective living group
(Absolutely no roster changes can be made after September 25, 2015).
2. The Homecoming Football Frenzy Tournament will follow a double elimination
tournament bracket.
3. For more information on specific rules, contact OSU Intramural Sports at 744-7407.
 Rulings by the selected officials and the Homecoming Executive Team are final.
 Intramural rules/regulations will be enforced no matter who is officiating the games.
Intramural rules regarding eligibility for collegiate athletes are as follows:
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1. Professional athletes will be ineligible for participation.
2. Any person who is a member of a varsity or junior varsity squad shall not be eligible
to participate in that sport or corresponding sports. Members of varsity or junior
varsity sport squads will be defined as: those on scholarship, walk-ons, “red-shirts”,
academic ineligibles and persons having varsity equipment checked out to them.
3. Any person who has earned an Athletic Letter at any four-year institution which gives
college credit, regardless of size and level of competition shall not be eligible to
participate in that sport, or corresponding sport(s) until the lapse of one (1) year
from the end of the season in which the player last competed.
4. Any person who tries out for, or is cut from a team after the second contest of the
season shall be ineligible to participate in that sport or corresponding sport(s) until
the lapse of one (1) year from the end of the season in which he/she last competed.
Any player who is ejected from a game by Intramural officials for violent offenses or
unsportsmanlike conduct will be suspended from play for the remainder of the tournament. No
players can be added to the roster to compete in the place of a suspended player. If a team is
unable to play due to lack of players that team will forfeit the remainder of tournament games. In
addition, any team who has a player ejected will lose one (1) point toward the Sweepstakes
Competition per offense.
Tournament brackets will be posted on the IMLeagues.com/okstate after the Live Bracket
Seating on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at 9 p.m., in the Jones Seminar Room, OSU Alumni
Center. One person from each living group must be present. We will announce the dates, times
and location of the tournament as we receive more information regarding Homecoming 2015.
All cleats must be rubber. No metal cleats will be allowed.
Each team shall designate a captain to act as team spokesperson and make decisions. This captain
will be solely responsible for making the following decisions: pre-game/post halftime/overtime
choices, penalty enforcement, extra point tries and fourth down (punting) choices. Only the
captain may talk to officials. Team representatives, including players, spectators, team managers,
coaches and group members are subject to all Intramural rules no matter the location of the
tournament or officials. This includes the trash left by those mentioned. If a captain fails to
maintain a litter free sideline, the team will be penalized sportsmanship points, or removed from
the league if necessary.
The tournament will begin Friday at 4:30 p.m., October 16, 2015. Will take place at the Colvin
Intermural fields.
The championship team will receive 12 T-shirts of varying sizes for the players only. Alternates
will not receive shirts.
In the event of forecasted rain, a 5 vs. 5 double elimination basketball tournament will take place.
A location and time will be announced and a later date.
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1st Place = 100 points * 10% event weight = 10 total points towards sweepstakes.
2nd Place = 95 points * 10% event weight = 9.5 total points towards sweepstakes.
3rd Place = 90 points * 10% event weight = 9 total points towards sweepstakes.
4th Place = 85 points * 10% event weight = 8.5 total points towards sweepstakes.
5th Place= 80 points * 10% event weight = 8 total points towards sweepstakes.
All teams not placing will receive participation points = 7.5 points towards sweepstakes.
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Member ejected from game:
Bad sportsmanship:
1 point/violation Sweepstakes Point
1 point/violation Sweepstakes Point
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Sign Competition
Josie Blosser, University Spirit
Josie.blosser@okstate.edu
806.202.6277
Information on all Sign Submission Forms
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Sign entry is due by Friday, September 25, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. via online form.
Construction and Setting Up of Sign
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Signs can be two-dimensional with the following guideline.
1. Signs can be painted/and or textured. Signs can be textured up to a ½ inch off of
the wooden board. Texture measurements will be taken from the surface of the
board. Board thickness is not included in the measurement. (This can include
paper, bottle caps, etc.) If a protective cover is utilized, it will also be considered
in the ½ inch of texture.
2. Maximum size is 10 feet by 12 feet. The Executive and Steering members will
measure the dimensions for point violations.
3. A representative from each group must stay with the sign until cleared by
OSU Safety AND a designated Homecoming Steering member.
4. Signs must be completed, pre-constructed and finished by the time they are put
up.
5. Only construction of support stands may be performed on site.
6. TENT STAKES AND ROPE MUST SECURE SIGNS FROM BOTH THE
FRONT AND BACK.
Groups must provide their own tent stakes, rope and caution tape for flagging ropes.
Make sure your sign is waterproof! This means that a protective coating may be needed on the
sign. You may NOT cover up your sign. Waterproofing may be tested. If your sign is not
waterproof or you cover your sign up, you will receive zero points for University Spirit.
THE TENT STAKES MUST BE DRIVEN BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE GRASS TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURY.
There must be a minimum of four stakes: two in the front and two in the back.
Stakes that are not driven completely into the ground must be covered with tennis balls.
Entries deemed unsafe by the OSU Safety Department are subject to disqualification.
Please make sure that the names of the pairing are on the sign and easily visible.
If the sign does not meet the qualifications it will not be left on display and must be removed
from Library Lawn immediately.
Stakes must be placed no less than one foot off either side of the marked water sprinkler lines to
avoid damage. Blatant disregard to this rule, could result in disqualification or fines for repairs.
Sign must adhere to the overall university Homecoming theme.
General information
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The Homecoming Executive Team has the final say on decisions regarding Homecoming
2015.
A $250.00 budget has been set for the sign competition. The pairing will need to provide receipts
and ledgers to the Homecoming Executive Team. They should be turned in to the Homecoming
University Spirit Steering Committee when signs are placed on Library Lawn, Sunday, October
18, 2015.
Signs must be placed in their designated area on Library Lawn.
University Spirit Steering Committee will have a specific location for each sign.
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of your sign before staking your sign in the ground!
If a sign is not completed by the time it is placed, it will not be judged.
Dimensions must be included on your entry form.
All signs must be moved to a pre-determined location across from Sigma Nu between 3 – 4
p.m. Friday, October 23, 2015. Receive instructions from Homecoming Steering members
for exact location. If for some reason a pair must remove a sign from Library Lawn before
the approved moving time, they must contact the Homecoming Executive over University
Spirit to make arrangements on a case-by-case basis.
Signs must be removed from Library Lawn by 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2015.
Judging
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The point system is as follows:
a.
Concept…………………………………………40%
 The unique idea conveyed in the sign.
 This includes adherence to the overall Homecoming theme: ‘Stillwater, Still
Loyal, Still True’, clever slogans or copy, unique words and images and
innovation.
 This score refers only to the idea, not how well it is communicated or how well
the sign is constructed.
b.
Communication ………………………..……….30%
 How well the idea is conveyed.
 This includes lettering, colors, contrast, composition of the elements of the sign,
clarity of the message, and how well the sign attracts and holds the reader’s
attention.
 This score refers only to how clearly the concept is communicated, not to the
idea itself or how well the sign is constructed.
c.
Craftsmanship…………………………………..30%
 The execution of the sign.
 This includes the physical construction of the visible elements (not so much the
supports in the back), line quality in the letterforms, image quality, neatness,
durability and overall neat appearance.
 This score refers only to how well the sign is executed; neither to the idea nor to
the way the idea is communicated.
A winning sign will be one that equally shows:
1. Adherence to University theme
2. Representation of Homecoming spirit
3. Visual appeal and creativity
Signs must be put in place between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2015.
Judging will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2015.
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Exceeding measurement requirements
Disqualification
Altering sign once on Library Lawn (after one verbal warning)
Disqualification
Exceeding board thickness
1 Sign Competition point
Leaving before cleared by designated steering member and OSU Safety 1 Sign Competition point
Tardiness or putting the sign up early
1 Sign Competition point
Moving sign outside of designated times
1 Sweepstakes point
Signs not meeting qualifications
Disqualification and Removal from Lawn
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Example Sign Score Sheet
Group: _________________
Dimensions meet requirement of 10ftX12ft _______________
Waterproof _____________
Point Breakdown (out of 100 points):
Concept: _____________________ (worth 40 points maximum)
Communication: ______________ (worth 30 points maximum)
Craftsmanship: _______________ (worth 30 points maximum)
Total Points: _______ (out of 100 points)
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Concept – the unique idea conveyed in the sign. This includes adherence to the Homecoming
theme: ‘Stillwater, Still Loyal, Still True,’ clever slogans or copy, unique words and images, and
innovation. This score refers only to the idea, not how well it is communicated or how well the
sign is constructed.
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Communication – how well the idea is conveyed. This includes lettering, colors, contrast,
composition of the elements of the sign, clarity of the message, and how well the sign attracts and
holds the reader’s attention. This score refers only to how clearly the concept is communicated,
not to the idea itself or how well the sign is constructed.
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Craftsmanship- the execution of the sign. This includes the physical construction of the visible
elements (not so much the supports in the back), line quality in the letterforms, image quality,
neatness, durability and overall neat appearance. This score refers only to how well the sign is
executed; neither to the idea nor to the way the idea is communicated.
Comments:
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Harvest Carnival
Emma Schemmer, Harvest Carnival
Emma.schemmer@okstate.edu
405.694.9690
Information on Harvest Carnival Submission Form
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Harvest Carnival entry form and detailed sketch due September 25, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. via online
form.
General Information
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The Homecoming Executive Team has the final say on decisions regarding Homecoming
2015.
Harvest Carnival will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at the Payne County
Expo Center.
Participating groups should set up their booth between 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., the day of Harvest
Carnival.
Booth must be in place and operational by 5:30 p.m.
There is a $250 spending limit for each booth. Groups will be required to submit receipts,
ledger and an electronic budget form to the Homecoming Executive Team at Harvest
Carnival, Tuesday, October 20, 2015.
Each group will have a designated 15W x 15D x 10H ft. area. This is the maximum space that
will be provided. You will not be required to fill the entire space. (If space needs to change, the
Homecoming Executive Team will let you know)
There can be a maximum of 8 workers (active members) per booth at any given time.
SAFETY IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE! Booths deemed unsafe by the OSU Safety
Department will be excluded from the competitions and the carnival. If you have a question
about the safety of your booth, please contact the OSU Safety Department, 744-7241.
GROUPS CAN NOT USE LIVING ANIMALS (or dead for that matter), motorized vehicles, or
raw or uncooked food in any booth.
Please note that the weather during Homecoming week may be cooler and/or unpredictable in the
month of October. Be aware and plan your booths accordingly (i.e. water balloon tosses, dunk
tanks are not recommended).
All carnival booths must be handicap accessible.
You will be required to put your house decoration theme onto your booth as well as a designated
number provided to you by the Homecoming Executive Team.
Points will be taken off of those booths that have pairings Greek letters on them.
The donation list for Harvest Carnival will be determined at a later date. These canned
good donations will go to Harvest II.
The Harvest II Philanthropy Award will be given to the group that donates the most canned
goods beyond the required amount for Harvest II. This award will not be figured in for
Sweepstakes.
Canned goods will be due by 5:30 p.m. October 19, 2015, at the Payne County Expo Center. (If
location is to change, the Homecoming Executive Team will notify you.)
You will not be responsible for and will not be allowed to provide prizes for your booth. Do
not spend money on candy or prizes; concentrate on the game itself. The Homecoming Harvest
Carnival Steering Committee will solicit donations for candy and giveaway prizes and distribute
them equally to each booth. No prizes for your booth, other than what is provided by the Steering
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A People’s Choice Award will be given to the most popular booth voted on by the general
Stillwater community. No overall points will be awarded for the winner of this category.
Judges may participate in the Harvest Carnival booths in order to get the full experience.
The Homecoming Steering Committee strongly encourages practicality, simplicity and originality
for booths. We encourage you to submit basic carnival games – for example, a football,
basketball toss, or dart throw — or something inexpensive or creative you come up with on your
own.
To encourage originality, living groups’ Harvest Carnival booth from 2014 will be presented to
the judges prior to judging the games. Points may be lost if previous games are being used.
Judging
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Booths will be judged and evaluated on the following:
a.
Children’s appeal…………………………………………………….…….............25%
b.
Alumni/community appeal…………………………………………….…..............20%
c.
Originality/creativity………………………………………………….……….…...20%
d.
Education aspect……………………………………………………….…..............15%
e.
Adherence to pairings personal theme………………………………...…...............10%
f.
Adherence to overall University theme ‘Stillwater, Still Loyal, Still
True’…………………………………………………………...………...............…10%
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Booth not set up on time:
Exceeding the budget:
Not being cleared to leave your booth space by Executive Team:
Neglecting proper clean-up:
1 Harvest Carnival point
1 Harvest Carnival point
.5 Harvest Carnival point
.5 Harvest Carnival point
.5 Harvest Carnival point
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Example Harvest Carnival Score Sheet
Entry Organization(s) Number: ______________________________________
Entry Organization(s) Theme: _______________________________________
Adherence to Pairing’s Personal Theme
10 Points
 How well does the game relate to the pairing’s theme?
Adherence to Overall University Theme
10 Points
 How well does the game relate to the university theme?
Children’s Appeal
25 Points
 How well does the theme of the organization appeal to children?
Educational Aspect
15 Points
 Does the game have an educational objective?
Originality and Creativity
20 Points
 Was the idea unique and interesting?
Alumni/Community Appeal
20 Points
 Appeal toward alumni and the community?
TOTAL
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Hester Street Painting
Josie Blosser, University Spirit
Josie.blosser@okstate.edu
806.202.6277
General Information
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Hester street painting will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 6 p.m.
You will be allowed a max of 20 people per chapter (40 people, in total) to attend Hester Street
Painting.
Please do not arrive until 6 p.m., so that the Stillwater community has time to paint.
Spirit points are awarded for participation.
This event is not required, however suggested.
Paint and brushes will be provided upon arrival.
Focus of Street painting
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The focus of this event is to show our support for the Oklahoma State football team by
writing words and statements of encouragement.
Please note: this is not an event to promote your individual living group.
Appropriate Examples: Beat the Jayhawks! Go Pokes! Pistols Firing! Orange Power!
Inappropriate Examples: Using any form of slang or curse words, or words taking away
from the purpose of this event.
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Parade Float
Amy Hocker, Parade
Amy.hocker@okstate.edu
913.787.5774
Information on all Parade Float Submission Forms
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Features and themes due April 10, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. at the front desk of the Alumni Center.
Estimated budget due April 10, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. via online form.
Publication sketch due September 4, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. at the Alumni Center.
Entries must include a detailed sketch and physical description, including the maximum
anticipated speed traveled during the parade and maximum number of participants. Failure to
supply a detailed description may cause your application to be denied. This information is
necessary to complete the line up and staging.
The Executive Team will pick up the final budgets on October 22, 2015, during all night pomp.
Construction and Safety
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Pomping can begin August 31, 2015, at 8:00 p.m.
Construction can begin August 31, 2015, at 8:00 p.m.
Floats shall not exceed 50 feet in length or 15 feet in height from the ground. All floats must
adhere to OSU Safety Regulations. Please refer to the Fire & Safety Regulations
http://www.ehs.okstate.edu/manuals/Decorate.htm for rules and point deductions.
A fire extinguisher must be available on the parade float according to Fire and Safety
Regulations.
1. One can be rented from OSU Physical Plant.
Skirting or bordering of any kind may be added to enhance the appearance of the entry. These
expenditures must be included within the overall budget ceilings for the parade float. Skirting
must not cover taillights. Taillights must be visible at all times.
A representative must attend a mandatory safety meeting, which will be announced at a later
date. Absence may result in disqualification of parade entry at the discretion of the Homecoming
Executive Team.
General Information
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The Homecoming Executive Team has the final say on decisions regarding Homecoming
2015.
Parade Float must be completed by 5 p.m. on October 23, 2015.
If your float is not street legal, a city official will guide you to the proper Parade location between
4 a.m. & 6 a.m. on October 24, 2015. Otherwise your float will need to be in its designated
parade staging location by TBA, depending on Parade time.
A monetary limit of $2,500 has been established for parade floats. This monetary limit includes
money spent as well as donations. Pairs must keep a ledger of their financial records. Any
violation of spending limits will be reviewed and acted upon by the Homecoming Executive
Team. Overspending will result in a loss of points for the entry and/or may result in
disqualification. Ledgers, receipts and all other financial records will be requested at any time
and should be constantly updated. The updated ledger and an electronic budget form (template
online) will be required to be completed and picked up by the Homecoming Executive Team on
Thursday, October 22, 2015, the night before Walkaround.
Safety Check will take place prior to the start of the parade. The time and location will be
announced by the Homecoming Executive team at a later date.
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In order for a float to be eligible for placing, it must complete the parade in sequence. Human
power will not be allowed for any type of Parade Float.
Human participation will be allowed on floats at the discretion of the Stillwater Fire Marshall.
Violations of this rule will result in disqualification of the entry. The Homecoming Executive
Team reserves the right to make such decisions.
Please refer to the Physical Plant Safety Manual.
http://www.ehs.okstate.edu/manuals/Decorate.htm.
A five minute delay of the parade or over a two-block gap due to breakdown or inability of the
entry to keep up with parade pace will cause remove of the parade entry. If a parade float is not
operational, it will not be judged.
No candy shall be thrown from any vehicle or float. This is due to a safety problem with young
children running under the cars to get dropped candy. IT HAS HAPPENED! Candy is to be
distributed by people walking along the curbside. No person should stand on the roof, hood,
fender or bumper of any moving vehicle.
No alcohol is allowed on the parade route or in the parade lineup area, and any participants found
to be in the possession of alcohol or suspected of being intoxicated may be forced to forfeit their
parade float entry and could be referred to the University Conduct Office. The Homecoming
Executive Team reserves the right to make decisions regarding parade entry disqualification.
The Homecoming Steering Committee does not wish to take away from any parade float;
the Committee only hopes to promote the overall Homecoming spirit by ensuring that all
participants follow established guidelines.
Judging
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Points for competition will be dispersed on the following criteria:
a.
Adherence to theme ............................................20%
 How well does the float incorporate & reflect the overall University
Homecoming theme ‘Stillwater, Still Loyal, Still True'?
 Does your float provide a clever interpretation of the theme?
b.
Appeal .................................................................20%
 Does the float appeal to alumni?
 Does the float appeal to families?
 What was your overall impression with the float?
 Does it represent or reflect the history, traditions, and spirit of the University?
c.
Originality and creativity ....................................20%
 How intriguing is the color scheme?
 Is the float unique?
 Does the float represent a fresh/new idea?
 Does the float represent intricate and detailed efforts?
d.
Design, construction & engineering....................20%
 How efficient and stable is the structure?
 Do all the moving parts work?
e.
Pomping .............................................................20%
 Does the pomping appear to be completed?
 Does the pomping represent intricate & detailed efforts?
 Were blending, shading, & shadowing effectively utilized?
Judging will take place during the Parade. The VIP judges will judge the Parade floats.
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Violations
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Five minute delay or two-block gap in Parade:
Disqualification
Exceeding size measurements:
Disqualification
Assembling off living group property:
10 points (Parade)
Parade float found out of place or tardiness:
5 points (Parade)
Failure to have ledgers ready on time:
1 point (Parade)/violation
After a grace inspection, penalty points will be assessed for any violations of OSU safety
regulations. OSU Fire Protection and Safety students and the Stillwater Fire Marshall will make
these decisions. An exact list of point deductions and safety rules are in the Physical Plant Safety
Packet and can be obtained from the physical plant website. The link to this packet is
http://www.ehs.okstate.edu/manuals/Decorate.htm.
All other matters that are brought to the Homecoming Executive Team will be dealt with on a
case-by-case basis.
Sample of Detailed Sketch
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Example Parade Score Sheet
Entry Organization(s) Name:
The point system is as follows:
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e.
Adherence to Theme
20 POINTS
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 How well does the Float incorporate & reflect the University Homecoming
Theme: ‘Stillwater, Still Loyal, Still True’?
 Does the Float provide a clever interpretation of the theme?
Appeal
20 POINTS
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 Does the Float appeal to alumni?
 Does the Float appeal to families?
 What was your overall impression of the Float?
 Does it represent or reflect the history, traditions, and spirit of the university?
Originality and creativity
20 POINTS
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 How intriguing is the color scheme?
 Is the Float unique?
 Does the Float represent a fresh/new idea?
 Does the Float represent intricate and detailed efforts?
Design, construction & engineering 20 POINTS
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 How efficient and stable is the structure?
 Do all the moving parts work?
Pomping
20 POINTS
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 Does the pomping appear to be completed?
 Does the pomping represent intricate & detailed efforts?
 Were blending, shading & shadowing effectively utilized?
TOTAL
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Spirit Rally
Hammons Hepner, Athletic Pride
Hammons.hepner@okstate.edu
580.737.0597
General Information
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The Spirit Rally is on Friday, October 23, 2015.
Arrive in Gallagher-Iba Arena by 8:15 p.m. Spirit Rally will begin at 9:00 p.m.
Living groups that are not in their assigned section by 8:45 p.m. will not receive their spirit points
for Sweepstakes.
At 8:45 p.m., all reserved sections will be opened up for public seating.
Each living group must arrive at the Spirit Rally with 75% of their chapter’s roll in attendance.
Upon arrival at the Spirit Rally, each living group must follow the directions given to them by the
Homecoming Committee Member who will be appointed to them.
All living groups will be responsible for helping clear all trash by giving it to their designated
Homecoming Committee Member. This will be the committee members who will be designated to
you when you arrive.
Please do not bring any purses or bags, as these will slow entry into Gallagher-Iba Arena.
You will be informed on which entrance to come to at a later date.
A determination on how/if tickets will be distributed will be announced by October 16, 2015.
The Homecoming Spirit Rally is a fun activity that builds unity and promotes OSU Homecoming spirit
and does not require any prior preparation. Please remember that the activity will be judged on
participation. Living groups will NOT be expected to bring or provide any materials for the Spirit Rally,
except for themselves and all of the spirit they can muster.
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Homecoming Office
201 ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center
Stillwater, OK 74078
Homecoming Hotline:
Homecoming Email:
Adviser Phone:
744.5410
Homecoming@orangeconnection.org
744.8711
OSU Alumni Association
201 ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center
Stillwater, OK 74078
General Phone Number:
Fax Number:
744.5368
744.6722
www.orangeconnection.org/Homecoming
City of Stillwater
Rob Hill
Emergency Management
W 742.8380
Kirk Mittelstet
Police Department
W 742.8277
Neal Moore
Asst. Fire Marshall
W 533.8555
Oklahoma State University
Steve Spradling
Mgr. of Parking & Transit Services
W 744.6525
David Altman
University Police
W 744.4327
Steve Stevenson
Fire and Safety
W 338.0129
Stephen Boles
Hazard Comm. Coordinator
W 744.7241
Jeff Sweeden
Truck Services/Physical Plant
W 744.7163
Troy McCarthy
Heavy Equipment
W 744.3206
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