Missouri Western State University Homecoming 2014
Griffons Around the World
Table of Contents
Letter to Organizations/Teams
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Homecoming Steering Committee 2014
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Calendar of Events
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General Homecoming Guidelines
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Homecoming Events for Competition:
 Create the Board: Campus Decorating
 Max’s Photo Contest
 Amazing Race
 Griffon Team Trivia
 Blood Drive
 Around the World Relay
 Pep Rally/Dance
 Bonfire/Hot Dog Eating Contest
 Parade
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Homecoming Competition Point Layout
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Forms:
 Homecoming Entry Form
o Assumption of Risk Waiver
 Homecoming Grievance Form
 Royalty Packet will be given separately on request
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Letter to Organizations
Dear Organizations,
We are excited to begin this year's Homecoming and hope that you are
motivated to compete in one of the biggest celebrations ever. Homecoming will be
hosted the week of October 19-25, 2014. We are proud to announce that this year's
theme is "Griffons Around the World" and is based on major destinations and landmarks
around the world.
This packet contains the information for all events, guidelines, and applications
needed to participate. You can also find the competition and point layout as well. If
additional copies are needed a digital copy of this packet can be found online at
missouriwestern.edu/homecoming.
The committee has planned and organized many events for you to compete in
and enjoy, we encourage all organizations to participate, whether for points or for fun.
Our goal is to make this Homecoming a special one and to help build yours and the
community's excitement for our centennial in 2015.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the packet or any other details
about Homecoming 2014: Griffons Around the World, please contact the Homecoming
Chair Reyhan Wilkinson at rwilkinson4@missouriwestern.edu.
Good luck!
Enthusiastically,
Homecoming 2014 Steering Committee and Student Government Association
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Homecoming Steering Committee 2014
Homecoming Chairman
Reyhan Wilkinson
rwilkinson4@missouriwestern.edu
Directors of Special Events
Mimi Ho
mho@missouriwestern.edu
Camile Banez
cbanez@missouriwestern.edu
Directors of Public Relations and Marketing
Bre Shepherd
bshepherd1@missouriwestern.edu
Katie Griffith
kgriffith2@missouriwestern.edu
Directors of Community Service
Connor Samenus
csamenus@missouriwestern.edu
Bert Hale
ghale@missouriwestern.edu
Director of Royalty
Alexis Spiegel
aspiegel1@missouriwestern.edu
Directors of Pep Rally and Bonfire
Hannah Herrick
hherrick1@missouriwestern.edu
Katie Jarnagin
kjarnagin2@gmail.com
Directors of Parade
Shae Fannon
sfannon@missouriwestern.edu
Jess Roark
jroark1@missouriwestern.edu
Director of Awards and Judges
Eli Dodge
edodge1@missouriwestern.edu
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Calendar of Events
Date
Day of the
Week
Event
Location
Time
April 23, 2014
Wednesday
Spratt 101
6:00PM
September
19, 2014
Friday
Blum 217
SGA Office
4:30PM
September
26, 2014
Friday
Blum 217
SGA Office
4:30PM
October 1,
2014
October 2,
2014
Wednesday
Blum 223
4:00PM
Blum 207
(CSE)
9:00AM-8:00PM
October 3,
2014
October 9,
2014
October 16,
2014
October 17,
2014
Friday
Homecoming
Info Night
Homecoming
Entry Forms
Due
Royalty
Applications
Due
Royalty
Interviews
Create the
Board Sign
Pick-Up
Royalty Info
Meeting
Begins Sign
Drop Off
Sign Drop Off
Ends
Office
Decoration
Deadline
Royalty
Campaigning
Begins
Max's Photo
Contest
Blum 223
4:30PM
Blum 207
(CSE)
Looney MultiPurpose Rm.
Campus
9:00AM-8:00PM
Campus
8:00AM
--
8:00
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
9:00AM-8:00PM
4:30PM
October 20,
2014
Monday
October 20,
2014
Monday
October 20,
2014
Monday
Amazing Race
Clock Tower
5:00PM
October 21,
2014
October 21,
2014
October 22,
2014
October 22,
2014
Tuesday
Blood Drive
Blum 218-219
10:30AM-4:30PM
Tuesday
Griffon Team
Trivia
Blood Drive
Blum 222-223
5:00PM
Blum 218-219
10:30AM-4:30PM
Royalty Voting
Opens
MWSU
Webpage
8:00AM
Wednesday
Wednesday
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October 22,
2014
Wednesday
October 23,
2014
Thursday
October 23,
2014
October 24,
2014
October 24,
2014
October 24,
2014
October 25,
2014
October 25,
2014
October 25,
2014
October 25,
2014
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Office
Decoration
Judging
Around the
World Relay
Royalty Voting
Closes
Pep
Rally/Dance
Bonfire
Griffons Around the World
Campus
1:00-4:30PM
Lot K and
Mitchell Field
5:00PM
MWSU
Webpage
GISC
11:59PM
Behind Baker
8:00PM
Behind Baker
Union Street
7:00AM
Saturday
Hot Dog Eating
Contest
Parade Line
Up
Parade
Following PepRally
10:30PM
Downtown
9:30AM
Saturday
Tailgate
Lot H
11:00AM
Saturday
Homecoming
Football Game
MWSU vs.
Emporia State
Spratt
Stadium
1:30PM
Friday
Saturday
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General Homecoming Rules

Homecoming Steering Committee and its advisors reserve the right to make the
final decision in matters pertaining to points, disqualification, and Homecoming
guidelines interpretations.

Participants of Homecoming events must follow all guidelines set forth in this
packet and any verbal guidelines given at events.

Infractions pertaining to disregard of guidelines may result in disqualifications of
events of Homecoming all together.

Any sort of substance abuse taking place during Homecoming events will result
in disqualification from Homecoming all together.

Participants in Homecoming events should be respectful of all other participants,
judges, and the Homecoming Steering Committee

All judges for competitions will be selected by the Director of Awards and Judges.
All judges have final say in the winners of each competition.

Cheating is prohibited in all Homecoming competitions. If an organization is
found cheating at an event it may result in loss of points and or disqualification.

Please review event pages for specific rules.
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Create the Board: Campus Decorating
Downs Drive
Deadline: Friday, October, 2014 at 8:00AM

Objective:
o Promote school spirit and homecoming theme around campus by
designing signs to be placed around Downs Drive the week of
Homecoming.

Rules/Info:
o Boards must incorporate and relate to the overall homecoming theme of
Griffons Around the World
o Include: Organization name, theme, and year in the design
o Signs must be no larger than 4'x8' in size
o Organizations may request a board to be provided by the Homecoming
Committee on their entry form.
o Signs may be picked up in the CSE Thursday October 2 by organizations
that indicated they needed one from 9AM-8PM
o Signs may be dropped off in the CSE starting October 9 and no later than
October 17 at 5PM no exceptions.
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Max's Photo Contest
Anywhere and everywhere
Submissions start on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 8:00AM
Deadline Monday, October 20, 2014 at 11:59PM

Objective:
o To spread awareness and school spirit of MWSU Homecoming 2014

Rules/Info:
o You must follow the Homecoming Twitter account @MWSUHomecoming
o Organizations should upload as many photos as possible to Twitter
tagging @MWSUHomecoming
o Each photo and tweet should have the organizations’ name and represent
the organization’s theme and Missouri Western.
o Organizations will need to submit one photo for competition to
homecoming@missouriwestern.edu
o Competition photo must be submitted from the organization's/team’s
president or listed homecoming chair.
o Photos will be judged on creativity, relation to theme, and overall school
spirit.
o Results will be announced at Pep Rally.
o A Max the Griffon cut-out must appear with you in picture for competition.
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You may pick up a Max the Griffon cut-out in the CSE from Thursday,
October 2 to Friday, October 17.
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Amazing Race
Clock Tower
Monday, October 20, 2014 at 4:40PM

Objective:
o To win, a team must complete all tasks "Around the World" (MWSU
Campus)

Rules/Info:
o This game is based on the show "Amazing Race"
o Each team will consist of 5 active members of your organization.
o All participating members in this event need to arrive on time to hear the
specific rules of the competition
o There will be tasks to complete at selected buildings on campus.
o Winners will be selected based on which teams complete the race first
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Griffon Team Trivia
Blum 222-223
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 5:00PM

Objective:
o To win, a team must compete in a classic game of Team Trivia.

Rules/Info:
o Each organization will have a team of 2 active members compete.
o Winner will be established on who has the highest correct answers out of 50
questions.
o 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners will be rewarded points.
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Blood Drive
Blum 218-219
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21 and 22, 2014
10:30-4:30

Objective:
o To collect as many pints of blood from Missouri Western students, alumni,
faculty, staff, and the Saint Joseph community as possible for the
Community Blood Center. This competition is also totaled to compete
against Northwest Missouri State University Blood Drive.

Rules/Info:
o Each organization will be responsible for recruiting as many people as
possible to donate blood on behalf of their organization.
o Each person who donates blood has the choice of which organization will
receive their participation points.
o Organizations with the most participations points (most people who
donate), during the two days of the drive will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
places.
o The Community Blood Center encourages participants to visit
www.savealife.org and select Missouri Western State University to preregister and schedule a time to donate. Although it is not required, doing
so will alleviate waiting times.
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Around the World Relay
Band Practice Field
Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 4:40PM

Objective
o To win, the organization must complete the relay the quickest

Rules/Info:
o Each organization will have 5 active members compete in the relay.
o All participating members in this event need to show up at 4:40PM to hear
the rules/instructions of the competition.
o Relay will consist of running and answering multiple questions about
special landmarks.
o
Winners will be based on which teams finish with the best times.
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Pep Rally/Dance
Griffon Indoor Sports Complex (GISC)
Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 8:30 PM (can begin arriving at 8:00 PM)

Objective:
o To create a fun-filled atmosphere to prepare students, faculty, staff,
alumni, and community members for the Homecoming Game Saturday

Agenda:
o Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members arrive between
8:00 and 8:15PM
o Organization Recognition
o Dance Performance
o Crowning of Royalty

Rules and Regulations for Dance:
o Each organization participating in Homecoming may perform a
dance/routine for competition
o Each performance MUST be between two and three minutes long
(ABSOLUTELY NO LONGER THAN THREE MINUTES)
o 5 points will be deducted for every 30 seconds over the 3 minute limit.
o The music, costuming, and overall performance must represent the
organization’s theme
o Music used must be approved by Homecoming Steering Committee no
later than Friday, October 17th, 2014
o Music used must be turned into the CSE by Wednesday, October 22 nd,
2014 by 7:00pm on a CD/Flash Drive with instructions including track
number, start time, entrance/exit, etc.
o A video recording of the performance must also be submitted to
Homecoming Steering Committee by Wednesday, October 22 nd, 2014 by
7:00 to determine appropriateness in CSE
o If performance materials are not approved by Homecoming Steering
Committee by Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014, disqualification from the
event will occur
o If performance submitted for approval is not performance given,
disqualification from dance competition will occur.
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Bonfire/ Hot Dog Eating Contest
Field behind Baker Family Fitness Center
Friday, October 24, 2014 directly following Pep Rally (approximately 10:30PM)

Objective:
o To create a fun-filled atmosphere to prepare students, faculty, staff,
alumni, and community members for the Homecoming Game Saturday

Agenda:
o Arrive around 10:15PM or directly following the Pep Rally/Dance
o Hot dog eating contest at 10:30PM
o Burning of the opposing mascot at 10:45PM
o DJ Party until 12:00AM

Rules and Regulations:
o Each organization participating must have one member compete in the hot
dog eating contest for points
o Each contestant will be given six hotdogs, buns included, to finish as
quickly as possible (a cup of water will also be provided for dipping)
o When contestant has finished all their hotdogs they must show the judge
an open and empty mouth to declare they’re finished
o The three contestants to finish first will receive points for their
organizations

Burn the Mascot:
o We will be doing the traditional burning of the opposing team’s mascot.
Although this is a fun and lively event, please remember to be respectful
as the art department put a lot of hard work into making the simulated
mascot. Additionally, please be respectful of any rules, regulations, and
boundaries that are presented in regards to the bonfire because IT IS
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY.

DJ Party:
o There will be a DJ present for a little more excitement. After the burning of
the mascot we invite everyone to stick around and enjoy some fun music
and dancing with the DJ. Friday night’s festivities will end at midnight.
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Parade
Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 6:30AM

Objective:
o Create an event for the Missouri Western and St. Joseph community to
enjoy the pride of Missouri Western State University

Where: * This route is tentative and will be confirmed before classes begin*
o Downtown St. Joseph
o Line up between 22 and Frederick on Union Street
o Starting at the merge of Frederick and Faraon
o Left onto 9th Street
o Right onto Felix Street
o Right onto 5th Street
o Right onto Jules Street
o Ending back at the merge of Frederick and Faraon or City Hall

Rules:
o All entries must be capable of being transported to the parade line up site
and remain mobile through the duration of the parade.
o All float entries must follow city ordinances in regard to the size regulation;
float units (truck and trailer) must not exceed 80 feet in length or 12 feet in
height from the ground up.
o Organization floats must indicate the name of the organization, the
organization theme, and include our Homecoming theme, “Griffons
Around the World” and the year, “2014.”
o All entries may begin to arrive for line up starting at 6:30 A.M. on Union
Street and all entries must be present at line up by 7:00 A.M. for check in.
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Tips:
o Be prepared to stop and start to add bands.
o Be prepared for sharp turns and hills.
o You will be given an entry number. That will be the order you line up in for
parade.
o Judging will be at the lineup of the parade at 8:00 A.M. on Union Street.
o Points will be awarded to the float with the best design and most
enthusiasm.
o Do not tear down floats after parade. The winning float will be displayed in
the parking lot in front of Agenstein Hall during the game.
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Homecoming Competition Point Layout
Event
Participation
Points
First
Second
Third
Total
Possible
Steering
Committee
Application
-
25
25
25
75
Steering
Committee
Member
75
-
-
-
75
Royalty
Nomination
-
5
5
-
10
Royalty
Court
-
20
20
-
40
Create the
Board
25
75
50
25
100
Max’s
Photo
Contest
25
75
50
25
100
Griffon
Team Trivia
25
75
50
25
100
Blood
Drive
Amazing
Race
25
100
75
50
125
25
75
50
25
100
Around the
World
Relay
Pep Rally
(Dance)
25
50
-
-
100
25
100
75
50
125
Hot Dog
Eating
Contest
25
75
50
25
100
Parade
50
150
125
100
200
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Homecoming Entry Form
Organization/Team Name:
___________________________________
Organization/Team Theme: ___________________________________
Organization/Team Chair Person: _______________________________
MWSU Email: ______________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________
Check all Events that your organization/team plans to participate in:
 Create the Board: Campus Decorating (participating)
 4X8 Board (needed)
 Amazing Race
 Max's Photo Contest
 Griffon Jeopardy
 Around the World Relay
 Blood Drive
 Pep Rally
 Dance
 Hot Dog Eating Contest
 Parade
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




Float
Truck
Car
Other Vehicle:
Music with Float
Royalty Nominees
 King :________________________
 Queen: ______________________
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Assumption of Risk and Release Waiver
By signing this Assumption of Risk and Release Waiver, I and/ or We wish to
participate in the Missouri Western State University homecoming week events, and
recognize there are risks of damage and injury arising from the activities included in
participation of these events.
By signing below, the participating person(s) agrees to assume the risks and
responsibilities surrounding participation in the events. In addition, the person(s)
(including his/her heirs, assigns, and/ or personal representatives) agree to release,
hold harmless and indemnify Missouri Western State University from and against any
claim demands, actions, causes of action, law suits, expenses, or losses (including
fees) on account of property damage or personal injury (including death) arising out of
attributable to the participants travel and any participation in any event.
This Assumption of Risk and Release Waiver applies to Missouri Western State
University and all of its trustees, officers, employees, and agents.
The Undersigned acknowledges that he/ she has read and understands this
document.
Executed as of this ___ day of ________________, 2014
Name of Organization/ Team:
______________________________________________
Print Name:
______________________________________________
Signature:
______________________________________________
G Number:
______________________________________________
PLEASE ATTACH AN ORGANIZATION/ TEAM ROSTER AND HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS SIGN AND
ADD G NUMBERS TO HOMECOMING ENTRY FORM
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Roster for Assumption of Risk Release Waiver
Name
G Number
Signature
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Homecoming Grievance Form
Name: _____________________________________________
G Number: __________________________________________
MWSU Email: _______________________________________
Organization in Violation:________________________________________
This grievance concerns _________________________________ (Event) and the
violation of
____________________________________________________________________.
(Rule Violated)
This violation occurred on __________________ (Date) at _________________
(Time), at ___________________________________ (Location).
Please give an exact description of violations and include full names of all parties and
organizations involved in incident:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
The above information that I have provided is complete and true to the best of my
knowledge.
Signature:
Date:
____________________________
____________________________
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