HOMECOMING LIAISON MEETING
Thursday, September 6, 2012
HOMECOMING DIRECTORS
Richard Devero, Karee Hackel, Jordyn Klackner
HomecomingDirectors@missouri.edu
Welcome 2012
Homecoming Liaisons!
Thank you for all you do to keep the
tradition of Homecoming alive
Mission Statement
The Mizzou Homecoming celebration actively seeks to engage and unify the
Mizzou family by serving the community, cultivating spirit and
preserving the traditions of our alma mater.
BLOOD
Cale Roberts, Zachary McGowan, Maggie Omastiak
HomecomingBloodDrive@missouri.edu
BLOOD
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First Blood Liaison meeting is September 13th
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We will be having an additional blood liaison meeting on September
20th
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“Attempted donations” – we are still working with the American Red
Cross on figuring out what they consider an attempted donation.
We’ll let you know more specifics at one of the Blood Liaison
meetings.
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If you know you cannot donate, find someone to donate in your place! It
can be a friend, family member, or a stranger off the street
Questions or concerns?
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Please feel free to email us at HomecomingBloodDrive@missouri.edu
CAMPUS
DECORATIONS
Kelsey Kerwin, Molly Loeffler, Charlie Stolze
HomecomingDecorations@missouri.edu
CAMPUS DECORATIONS
A max of two freestanding objects are allowed
 Objects extending off the boards may not
exceed 2 feet
 The freestanding objects may NOT be
traditionally pomped
 One freestanding object must be reused in
either Parade, Talent, or Campus Decs
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 Talent
dimensions: 4’x8’x10’
CAMPUS OUTREACH
Lauren Damico, Simoné McGautha, Gaby Rodriguez
HomecomingOutreach@missouri.edu
CAMPUS OUTREACH
Greek groupings: reminder to talk with your
Chapter President about Outreach presenting
to your New Members
 ORGs/Res Halls: if you are still interested in a
presentation, please email
homecomingoutreach@missouri.edu
 ORGs: we are offering Org Grants again this
year- please stay after to learn more
 Res Halls: stay after to pick your Era theme
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MERCHANDISE
Brad Fowler, Krista Villers
HomecomingMM@missouri.edu
MERCHANDISE
Order form and pick-up date clarification!!!
 The CORRECT dates are as follows:
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Greek Chapters: Order forms are due September 13,
and pick-up is September 30.
 Residence Halls: Order forms are due September 20,
and pick-up is October 1.
 Campus Organizations: Order forms are due September
27, and pick-up is September 30.
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Please continue to email us if you have any
questions at HomecomingMM@missouri.edu
PARADE
Trent Kruessel, Greg Loeffler, Maggie Nestor, Katelyn Young
HomecomingParade@missouri.edu
PARADE
Dates to remember:
 October
5th: Entry forms due by 5 p.m.
 Mizzou.com/hcparade2012studentorg
 October
11th: Detailed sketches due at Liaison
meeting
 October 27th: Parade
PARADE
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Oct. 3, 7-8 p.m., :123 Reynolds
Alumni Center: Open office hours to
discuss float designs and material
lists with Parade committee if
interested. E-mail
HomecomingParade@missouri.edu
for additional appointment times.
 Include as many details as
possible on your sketch
 If changes are made, contact the
Parade committee.
Example Sketch
PARADE
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Parade Entries
 Entries
will be capped at 110
 First come, first serve
There will NO be spirit points awarded for
participation in the parade this year.
 We STRONGLY encourage your members to be
spirited throughout the entirety of the parade.
 Email any questions to:
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 HomecomingParade@missouri.edu
PARADE
No outside help allowed
 Prefabricated materials
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The same prefabricated materials from Campus
Decorations apply to Parade floats.
 Any questions about prefabricated materials can be
directed to the Parade Committee.
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Float dimensions:
11” feet high (from the bed of the trailer to the top of
the float)
 12” feet wide
 Trailer must not exceed a length of 24 feet
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
Nina Bolka, Crystal Friedman, Tom Jarvis
HomecomingRelations@missouri.edu
PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Social Media
 Follow
@MU_Homecoming on Twitter
 Like Mizzou Homecoming on Facebook
 Mizzou.com/Homecoming
 Mizzouhomecoming.wordpress.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Liaison Meetings
 All
ten meetings are worth one point each for a total
of 10 points
 Every participating chapter, organization or
residence hall must have one representing liaison
at each meeting
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Liaison Contacts
 You
should be receiving emails from Steer Co
SERVICE
Darnell Cage, Courtney Doll, Luke Landolt
HomecomingService@missouri.edu
SERVICE
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Tigers Taming Hunger:
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October 11-12, 14, 18-19, 21
Once all of our grocery stores are solidified for TTH, we will start
signing members of for shifts.
Some of our stores have agreed to just have barrels in front, so
promote to your group!
Volunteers
 Each
Greek grouping will be asked to provide 4
volunteers for 4 two-hour shifts.
 Each Residence hall and Organization will be asked to
provide 4 volunteers for 2 two-hour shifts
SERVICE
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Tiger Food Fight:
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Friday, October 12, 2012
-Greek groupings, campus organizations, residence halls, and all other Tigers will donate canned
food to the “Tiger Food Fight” drive.
-Orgs: If requested, an Org can have a bin placed at the Student Center or another location- just
email us!
-Residence Halls: we are in communication with Hall Coordinators about bin placements in halls
Day of Service
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Reminder - It is a community based day
Registration process and date will be announced in September.
Volunteers
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Each Greek grouping will be asked to provide 4 volunteers for 4 2-hour shifts
Each residence hall and organization will be asked to provide 4 volunteers for 2
2-hour shifts
Questions: email homecomingservice@missouri.edu
SPECIAL EVENTS
Ethan Colbert, Jordan Denker, Sophia Mullineaux
HomecomingProjects@missouri.edu
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Banner
 The
Banners should be the size of a queen sheet.
Your 3D objects may not exceed these dimensions.
 Greek grouping will hang their banner on October
21st by 3pm
 Residence Halls will hang their banner on October
18th
 You
may construct an optional banner to hang outside
Faurot Field, but this will not count for points.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Decorate the District
 You
will select your business for Decorate the
District on October 4th.
 Proof on Contact must include an attached design
for owner/manager.
 This
 If
is due at the liaison meeting on October 11th
you are in a Greek grouping a member from each
chapter must be present while decorating, but it is
not required to use all of the allotted time.
Decorating will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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MIZ-BBQ
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Residence Halls:
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BBQ takes place on Thursday, Oct 18 this year
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Your competition banner will be hung the same day as the MIZ-BBQ
This is to be hung outside your residence hall
You can set up for BBQ area form 11:30am-4pm.
Judging will begin at 4:30pm
Questions: homecomingprojects@missouri.edu
TALENT
Keenen Clerkley, Kyle Lindner, Leanne Mathew, Katie Ottolin
HomecomingTalent@missouri.edu
TALENT

FIRST DIRECTORS MEETING NEXT WEEK!
 Wednesday
September 12th in room S204
Memorial Union at 8:30 PM
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IBA forms are due by the 27th!
 Each
IBA form is $20 per performing group
 Payment is turned in with form!
 IBA auditions begin the 30th!
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REMEMBER: Performers can chose to perform
in Jesse Hall, at the Shack, or either!
TRADITIONS
Ali Frain, Stacy Massey, Sean O’Brien
HomecomingRoyalty@missouri.edu
TRADITIONS

Royalty Applications are due September 14 by
5:00 pm in 123 Reynolds Alumni Center.
 Residence
Halls and Campus Organizations- may
enter a maximum THREE candidates.
 Individual Chapters- may enter a maximum of
THREE candidates.
 Paired Organizations or Triads- may collectively
enter maximum of SIX candidates. (i.e. Triad
nominations can either be split 2-2-2 or 3-2-1).
TRADITIONS
Entry Fee- Each organization will receive one,
free application. Additional applications cost
$25.00, which is due along with the
application.
 Applications can be found at
www.mizzou.com/homecoming
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TRADITIONS
Remind chapter members, if they were not
nominated through their Greek chapters, they still
have the opportunity to be nominated through
other student organizations he or she is involved
in.
 Platform: This is just a way for judges to get to
know what the candidates are passionate about
and help applicants to stand out.
 Please send your chapter’s nominations to
HomecomingRoyalty@missouri.edu
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TRADITIONS
Name: Truman the Tiger
Hometown: Columbia, MO
Major: Sports Management and Spirit
Enhancement
Organization: Mizzou Spirit Squad
Platform: My platform is campus-wide
spirit because school spirit increases
morale for students, faculty, staff, and
alumni. I am passionate about my
platform because my time at Mizzou has
been enhanced by the overwhelming
spirit of Mizzou fans! MIZ!!!
HOMECOMING DIRECTORS
Richard Devero, Karee Hackel, Jordyn Klackner
HomecomingDirectors@missouri.edu
PARTICIPATION THEMES
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Ice age
Pioneer
Old west
Roaring 20s
50s
60s
70s
80s
90s
The Future
Egyptian
Greek
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The Great Depression
Medieval/Renaissance
Roman Empire
Colonial
The Exploration Era
Mayan
Victorian
Viking
The New Millennium
The Space Race
Rock and Roll