THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA HOMECOMING RULE BOOK AND APPLICATION PACKET

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA HOMECOMING RULE BOOK AND APPLICATION PACKET 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Schedule of Events Committee Contact Information 4 General Rules of Competition... 5 Application Due Dates... 6 Competitions/Events Spirit of Homecoming Competition.. 7 Spirit Points Allocation... 8 Spirit Teams Competition Face of Homecoming Emcee Auditions Banner Competition Street Painting Competition Video Competition Lip Sync Competition Spirit of Service Homecoming Parade Homecoming Parade Business Decorations Homecoming Parade Mini-Marshal Contest Homecoming Parade Route Homecoming King and Queen Court Application Spirit Squad Application T-Shirt Order Form

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, November 3rd 8:30pm 11:59pm 2am Banner Competition Judging Street Painting (Sanford Drive) Monday, November 4th 8am Voting for Homecoming King & Queen Begins (OASIS) 10 am 2pm Bulldog Bash (Tate Student Center Plaza) Tuesday, November 5th 8pm Major Homecoming Entertainment (Legion Field)** Wednesday, November 6th 3pm-6pm 9pm- 1am Day of Service (Meet at Tate Reception Hall) Dawg House Party (Tate Grand Hall) Thursday, November 7th 3pm & 8pm 7pm Wizard of Oz-Movie Night (Tate Theater) Lip Sync Competition (Tate Grand Hall) Friday, November 8th Noon Voting ends for the Homecoming Court (OASIS) 6 pm- 7pm Homecoming Parade (Downtown Athens) 7pm- 11pm Dawgs After Dark- Carnival (Legion Field) Saturday, November 9th TBA Halftime UGA vs. Appalachian State Football Game Crowning of Homecoming King & Queen Coins for Court and Surf and Serve will occur Nov. 4 Nov.7 For more information please view page 21. **Events Subject to Change 3

4 Homecoming Committee Homecoming Coordinator Laney Joiner Special Event Chair Erin Schlicht Community Service Chair Rachel Cabell Parade Chair Camille Kramer Court Chair Jaime Conner Spirit Chair Ellen Barnes For information or questions, please contact the Homecoming Committee at or visit Student Activities and Organizations Contacts Phone: Matt Galewski, Graduate Assistant for University Union, Becki Garrett, Administrative Associate, 4

5 GENERAL RULES OF COMPETITION Please Read Carefully 1. The Homecoming Committee is incorporating an overall Spirit of Homecoming Award into all of its 2013 Homecoming Activities. For more information, please refer to pages 7-10 of the Homecoming Rulebook. 2. Each participating group must have a Homecoming Liaison. This person or another representative must attend all Homecoming Event meetings and relay information between the Homecoming Division and his or her respective organization. Dates and times for these meetings will be posted on the website and will be held at the Tate Student Center. 3. All rules and specifications established for each event must be followed by participating groups (refer to the enclosed guidelines for each separate Homecoming event). 4. Each participating group must incorporate the 2013 theme, There s No Place Like HOMEcoming, into all competitions (i.e. banner, street painting and float). 5. All entries must be in good taste and abide by UGA policies race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. 6. No alcoholic beverages are allowed during any event. Infractions will be dealt with according to University of Georgia policy. 7. The events and competitions included in this rulebook are organized and monitored by the Homecoming Division. The Homecoming Division holds absolute authority to disqualify any group or organization that violates Homecoming rules and policies. (Note: Grounds for disqualification is not limited to the regulations in this packet). 8. Any member of any group displaying conduct that is detrimental to the efforts of another group and/or violates Homecoming or University of Georgia regulations may result in the disqualification of his/her entire group from all Homecoming competitions. Any member of the University Community (faculty, administration, staff or student) may make complaints to the Homecoming Division Advisor, Matt Galewski: 102N Tate Center, , mattjg@uga.edu. 9. Once a complaint is made, a hearing board consisting of the Homecoming Advisors and the Homecoming Committee will be convened to consider the complaint, and their decision will be final. As questions or complaints arise on the methods or reasons for disqualification, a meeting will take place between the Liaison, Homecoming Division Committee, and the Homecoming Advisors. 10. All Fraternities and Sororities must abide by any IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, and MGC guidelines. 5

6 Application Due Dates *All applications are due by 4:00PM to Becki Garrett, Tate 102B unless otherwise specified. Court Application Due Wednesday, September 18 th Mini Marshal Application (Midnight) Group T-Shirt Application Due Friday, October 4 th Spirit of Homecoming Application Spirit Squad Application Emcee Audition Application Lip Sync Application & Routine Write-Up Parade Application Due Friday, October 11 th Business Decoration Forms Due Friday, October 18 th Street Paint Application Banner Application (along with banner submission) Video Competition Submission (via to unionhc@uga.edu) Due Friday, October 25 th Meeting Dates Emcee Auditions - Monday, October 14, 5:30pm Parade Meeting - Monday, October 14, 6pm Lip Sync Meeting - Thursday, October 17, 6pm Spirit Squad Meeting - Wednesday, October 30, 5pm Meeting locations to be announced when upon turning in applications 6

7 THE SPIRIT OF HOMECOMING Description: Date: Throughout the entire week of Homecoming (Sunday to Friday), every UGA registered student organization and participating spirit teams will receive Spirit Points for participation and/or winning competitions. The overall champion of The Spirit of Homecoming will be announced at half time during the Homecoming Football Game. Student groups will compete in one of three categories: Greek, Non-Greek registered UGA student organization, and, our newest way to get involved, independently formed Spirit Teams (see page 9 for details). Competition begins Sunday, November 3, 2013, with the Banner and lasts until Friday, November 8, 2013, with the Homecoming Parade. Place: UGA s Campus and Athens Community Judging: Judging of the Spirit of Homecoming Award will take place at the following events/competitions: 1. Street Painting - Sunday, November 3 rd 2. Banner Competition Sunday, November 3 rd 3. Bulldog Bash Monday, November 4 th 4. Video Competition (voting) - Monday, November 4 th - Friday November 8 th 5. Surf and Serve Monday November 4 th Wednesday November 6 th 6. Day of Service - Wednesday, November 6 th 7. Dawg House Party Wednesday, November 6 th 8. Lip Sync Competition Thursday, November 7 th 9. Parade Friday, November 8 th *Event Subject to Change Registered UGA Student Organizations and Spirit Teams will receive points for attendance, participation, and enthusiasm. 1 st -3 rd place will be awarded for best performances and entries. For every member in attendance at a Homecoming event, the organization/spirit Team will receive 50 points per member. Every event will have a spirit table where members may write their names and respective organization. Students may only sign for one organization/team per event. Points for placement in the top 3 for each event are measured on different scales depending on the competition. Please view the competition specific page of the rulebook. At the end of the week, the Homecoming committee will tally each organization s/team s points to determine the winners. Note some competitions require an additional application and/or have an earlier due date (i.e. Lip Sync). 7

8 Spirit Point Allocation Signing in at Events = 50 per member signature (Please note that individuals can only sign in for one team at each event.) Banner/Street Paint 1st nd rd Entry 50 Spirit Video Competition 1st nd rd Entry 50 Lip Sync 1st nd rd Can Favorite (Fan favorite determined by canned food donations) Entry 50 The Chalk-Box Project 50 points per box donation Surf & Serve 50 points per service item completed Day of Service 200 points per person in attendance Court Representative 250 per person on court Parade Participation Float 150 points Spirit car 100 points Parade Winners 1 st place spirit points 2 nd place spirit points 3 rd place spirit points 8

9 Spirit Teams Description: This year, the Homecoming committee has added a new way to get involved in Homecoming week events and activities. Along with Greek and Non-Greek registered student organizations, there will also be a Spirit Teams category. Now students who are not part of a student organization or who would just like to enjoy Homecoming week with their friends may build teams of at least students to compete in the competitions throughout the week, such as Street Paint and Lip Sync. Spirit Teams will be competing against each other for Spirit Points, and the overall winner will be announced at halftime during the Homecoming football game. Date: Competition begins Sunday, November 3, 2013, with the Street Painting and lasts until Friday, November 8, 2013, with the Homecoming Parade. Place: UGA s Campus and Athens Community Judging: Judging for the Spirit of Homecoming Award will take place at the following events/competitions: 1. Street Painting - Sunday, November 3 rd 2. Banner Competition Sunday, November 3 rd 3. Bulldog Bash Monday, November 4 th 4. Surf and Serve Monday November 4 th Wednesday November 6 th 5. Video Competition (voting) Monday November 4 th Friday November 8 th 6. Day of Service - Wednesday, November 6 th 7. Dawg House Party Wednesday, November 6 th 8. Lip Sync Competition Thursday, November 7 th 9. Parade Friday, November 8 th *Event Subject to Change For more information, see The Spirit of Homecoming rules and explanation page (page 7). 9

10 Spirit of Homecoming Application To compete in the Spirit of Homecoming competition, fill out one of the sections below and turn the application in to Tate 102B by Friday, October 11 th by 4pm. UGA Registered Student Organization: Organization Name: Circle One: Greek Non-Greek Contact Name: Phone: Spirit Teams: Spirit teams must have at least 6 students. Team Name: Contact Name: Phone: Team Member Names: 10

11 Face of Homecoming Emcee Auditions Description: During Homecoming week, selected students will emcee each event. Auditions will be held for this position. Students may audition individually or in pairs. Once selected, emcees will introduce acts, make announcements, and get the crowd excited at the events. Emcees will be selected based on student s availability and audition performance. Emcees will receive a free Homecoming t-shirt, free admission to all Homecoming events, a VIP ticket for major Homecoming Entertainment, and a Homecoming promo pack. Application: Applications are due to Tate 102B on Friday, October 11 th by 4pm. Applicants will also be asked to sign up for an audition time. Date &: Auditions will be held on Monday, October 14 th at 5:30pm-7pm in Tate 144. Location Applicants will sign up for an audition time slot when turning in their application. Auditions: For auditions, potential emcees will prepare a 2 to 5 minute introduction/commentary for one of the following prompts, while tying in this year s homecoming theme There s No Place Like HOMEcoming: Talent Show Tricycle Race Celebrity Boxing Tournament Or an event of your own creation * Selected emcees will be expected to comply with all Homecoming rules and guidelines found on page 5, as well as be mindful representatives of UGA and Union Homecoming Committee. 11

12 Face of Homecoming Emcee Application Name: T-Shirt size: Phone: Auditioning with (optional): Note: Auditioning pairs will be judged individually and as a pair. Please select all events you are available for. If you are selected, we will let you know which events you will need to be in attendance for. *Preference will be given to students who are available for multiple events first. Available: Sunday, November 3 rd 11pm-12:30am Street Paint Sanford Drive Monday, November 4 th 10am-11am Bulldog Bash Tate Plaza 11am-12pm Bulldog Bash Tate Plaza 12pm-1pm Bulldog Bash Tate Plaza 1pm-2pm Bulldog Bash Tate Plaza Thursday, November 7 th 5:30-9:30pm Lip Sync Competition Tate Grand Hall Friday, November 8 th 5-7:30pm Parade Downtown Athens * Events Subject to Change 12

13 BANNER COMPETITION Description: The banner competition is one great way to show off your Bulldog Spirit! Banners representing this year s Homecoming theme, There s No Place Like HOMEcoming, will be displayed in the Tate Student Center. The name of the competing group (no acronyms) must be visible on its submitted banner. Due Date: Friday, October 25th by 4pm Place: All banners must be brought to Room 102B Tate Student Center along with their application. Judging: Organizations will be judged according to three separate categories: Greek (NPC, IFC, NPHC, and MGC orgs), Non-Greek UGA registered student orgs, and Spirit Teams. All judging is based on three criteria: 1. Connection with Homecoming Theme 2. Overall appearance 3. Originality All participants will be awarded 50 points to be counted toward the overall Spirit of Homecoming award. Additionally, 1 st place receives 300 points; 2 nd place receives 200 points; 3 rd place receives 100 points. Event Information: 1) Banners cannot exceed the size of a queen bed sheet, which is specifically 5' x 6'8" and must be of cloth material. NO EXCEPTIONS. Color of the fabric is up to your group. We suggest using flat sheets rather than fitted sheets. 2) If your organization would like to pick up your banner after the competition to hang (ex: at your residence halls), please pick up your banner by Monday, November 4 th at 4pm in Tate 102B. All other banners will be put on display in the Tate Student Center. 3) Groups are permitted to use any materials desired in making their banner with the exception of glitter. Glitter is not allowed on any banner. 4) Any banners not complying with the above stated rules will be disqualified. 13

14 BANNER COMPETITION APPLICATION Name of Group(s) (no acronyms): Contact name: Phone: Additional contact name: Phone: Pick up: Banners may be picked up on Monday, November 4 th by 4:00pm. All other banners will be displayed in Tate. Please indicate one of the following: I will pick up the banner on Monday Please display my banner in Tate 14

15 STREET PAINTING Description: Street painting is a spirit activity that kicks off the week of Homecoming in order to bring different groups from across campus together for the opening celebration of the week to come. Painting will occur along Sanford Drive. Application: This application is due Friday, October 25 th at 4pm to Tate 102B Event Date: Sunday, November 3, 2013 Time: Location: Judging: 11:59pm - 2 am (Check-in begins at 11:30pm on Sunday on the Tate Plaza Stage) Sanford Drive (between Memorial Hall and the Tate Student Center) Judging will take place during the event. All judging is based on three criteria: 1. Connection with Homecoming Theme 2. Overall appearance 3. Originality and will be conducted according to three separate categories: Greek (NPC, IFC, NPHC, MGC orgs), Non-Greek UGA registered student orgs, and Spirit Teams. Judges award points that count toward the overall Spirit of Homecoming as follows: 1 st place 300 points, 2 nd place 200 points, 3 rd place 100 points. In addition, each individual entry receives 50 points. General Rules: ONLY TEMPERA PAINT IS ALLOWED. Tempera paint must be used for environmental and clean-up reasons. All paints will have to be approved prior to painting and only those with tempera paint will be allowed to participate. 1. Squares will be assigned on a first come basis at the check-in table. 2. Do not throw away any unused liquid paint into ANY dumpster. You will need to be sure to take all supplies used during street painting (paint, paint brushes, etc.) with you when you leave. 3. Organizations/teams are allowed to enter the competition with one another. Both organizations/teams must be stated on the application. If competing together each team will be allotted the assigned point value. 4. Judging will be based on the display of this year s Homecoming theme: There s No Place Like HOMEcoming! 5. Any groups not in compliance with the above mentioned rules will be disqualified. 15

16 STREET PAINTING APPLICATION Name of Group(s): Contact name: Phone: Additional contact name: Phone: I (We) agree to use only tempera paint with our Homecoming Street Painting, and we understand that by not doing so, we could face financial implications and will be disqualified. Signed: Date: 16

17 Video Competition Description: Teams will make a video demonstrating their UGA spirit. They may do this in the way they feel is most effective (music video, parody video, etc.). The top five videos as selected by the Homecoming committee will be posted on the Homecoming Facebook page on Monday, November 4 th. Students will Like the video they want to vote for. The video with the most likes wins! Application: Entries must be submitted to the Homecoming (unionhc@uga.edu) no later than 4pm Friday, October 25 th. The subject headline should be Homecoming Video Contest. In the body of the e- mail applicants should provide their team name, contact name, and an e- mail in which we can reach you. Dates: Location: Videos will be posted Monday, November 4 th. Voting is open throughout Homecoming week and closes Friday, November 8 th at 4pm. Homecoming Facebook page Rules: Videos must be about showing UGA spirit. Videos must be in good taste, containing no profanity or racial slurs. Judging: Judging for the top 5 videos will be based on the following: 1. Demonstration of UGA spirit 2. Creativity 3. Production quality Scoring: 1st Place Spirit Points 2nd Place Spirit Points 3rd Place Spirit Points All submissions will be awarded 50 points for participation, and additional 50 points will be awarded for making the Top 5. 17

18 Lip Sync Competition Description: Application: Date: Judging: Spirit Points: Rules: Teams will create and perform a lip sync routine live to a song of their choice (approved by the Homecoming Committee) for the audience. Teams will be scored by judges. First, second, and third place winners will be awarded Spirit Points toward their overall Spirit of Homecoming score. Spectators will also vote for a can favorite resulting in additional points awarded. At the show, fans can vote for their favorite performances by donating canned foods. One can equals one vote. There is no limit to the number of canned food items that can be donated. To compete in this competition, teams must fill out the Spirit of Homecoming application, Lip Sync Application, and provide a routine write-up. All forms must be turned in by Friday, October 11 th at 4pm to Tate 102B. Up to 10 teams will be selected to perform in the Homecoming Lip Sync show. Teams will be selected based on application and their routine write-up. (If your team wishes to compete in any other events, those individual forms must be turned in by their specified due dates). A MANDATORY information meeting will be held on October 17 th for those selected to participate. Once teams are chosen they will be given the time and location for the meeting. The performance will be Thursday, November 7 th at 7pm in Tate Grand Hall, during Homecoming Week. Judging will be based on the following: 1. Song choice 2. Costume 3. Choreography 4. Entertainment 5. Connection with this year s theme, There s No Place Like HOMEcoming 1st place - 500, 2nd place - 300, 3rd place 200, Can Favorite 150; all participants will receive 50 points. 1. Songs must be no longer than 3 minutes, 30 seconds. Any time past this point will result in disqualification. 2. Choreography, costume, and song choice must be in good taste containing no profanity or racial slurs. If any judges believe some aspect of your performance violates this rule, or if your routine is determined to have deviated from your original routine write-up, it may result in deduction of points or disqualification of the team from the competition. 3. Final, approved song must be turned in to Tate 102B on a CD no later than Thursday, October 31 st at 4pm. If you fail to do so, your team will not be considered for competition. 4. Along with the applications, each team must provide a typed write-up with a brief description of their routine to be judged for appropriateness and practicality. See page 20 for details. 5. All props must be provided by the individual teams. In the performance, there will be a stage and basic stage lighting. No special lighting or tech requests will be permitted (no use of smoke machines). 6. No more than 10 students from each team may be in the performance. 18

19 Lip Sync Application * Note: This application must be turned in with the routine write-up. Team/Organization Name: Choose One: Greek (NPC, IFC, NPHC, MGC) Non-Greek Spirit Team Contact Name: Contact Phone: Please list your song choice (title and artist) below. Songs must be no longer than 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Anything past this time will be disqualified. Song Mash-Ups are welcome. Title: Artist: This application, along with the Spirit of Homecoming application and routine write-up, is due Friday, October 11 th by 4pm to Tate 102B. Only 10 teams will be selected to perform from those who apply. These teams will be selected by the Homecoming Committee based on team s application and their routine write-up. Once chosen, teams will be given a time and location for a mandatory information meeting on Thursday, October 17 th. 19

20 Routine Write-Up (Performance Description) 1. Why did you choose your song(s)? 2. Describe how your performance relates to the theme and celebrates UGA. 3. Why should your group be selected to perform in the show? 4. Other comments, such as your inspiration, things the judges should look for, etc. 20

21 Spirit of Service Description: During Homecoming week students are given the opportunity to give back to the Athens community and the University we all love. The theme for Homecoming 2013 is There s No Place Like HOMEcoming and we are planning to make this homecoming week the most successful. There will be four opportunities to serve: The Chalk-Box Project, Coins for the Court, Surf & Serve, and the Day of Service. Please send any questions to Rachel Cabell, Service Chair, at rlcabell@uga.edu. Date/Time/Location: Activity Date Time Location The Chalk-Box Mon. Nov. 4 th - Project Fri. Nov. 8 th Coins for Court Mon. Nov. 4 th - Fri. Nov. 8 th 9:00am-4:00pm During Homecoming Events 11:00am-2:00pm Surf & Serve Mon. Nov. 4 th - Wed. Nov. 6 th Day of Service Wed. Nov. 6 th 3:00pm-3:45pm 3:45pm-6:00pm 21 Room 102 in Tate All Homecoming Events Tate Plaza Check-in at Tate Student Center Reception Hall Service sites will be off-campus Event Information: The Chalk-Box Project Drop off anytime Monday-Friday, November 4 th -8 th, :00am-4:00pm in Tate Room 102B. This service project is a way for UGA students to promote creativity, fine arts, and fun to young children in the Athens community! The chalk-boxes can be made using boxes we will provide to you. Paint the outside of the box with bright colors and the lid with chalkboard paint. The inside of the box can be painted or left in its original condition. Place several pieces of colored chalk and a sponge in the box; other arts supplies should also be included. In order to inspire creativity and fun leave a special note inside the box for a child to read, describing what is in the box and what fun things they can do with their new art supplies. 1. Boxes can be picked up at Tate 102B Monday November 4th through Thursday November 7th. 2. There will be a designated drop-off location for the chalk-boxes at Tate 102B. 3. If a participant is contributing a chalk-box, his or her name must be given along with the participating organization if applicable. Please do not write your name directly on the box, add an additional piece paper with your name and organization inside the box. 4. Participants will be required to provide chalk paint and supplies going inside the box for children. 5. Spirit points will be given if the name and/or organization name are legibly written with the donation (no acronyms). 6. The chalk-boxes donated will be distributed to community youth programs.

22 Coins for the Court Monday-Friday, November 4 th -8 th. At each Homecoming event 1. Each member of the Homecoming Court will choose a charity as the recipient of coin donations should he or she win. Participants can donate money to a specific Court member who will be representing their favorite charity. 2. The Court member with the most donations will donate the money raised from all Court members to the charity of their choice. Surf & Serve Monday-Wednesday, November 4 th -6 th, :00am-2:00pm. Tate Plaza Service Ambassadors 1. Students can stop by tables located on Tate Plaza to participate in short, mini-service projects. This program is designed to allow students to engage in service for a few minutes as they are passing through Tate. 2. Surf & Serve will take place from 11:00 am until 2:00pm each day. Day of Service Wednesday, November 6, :00pm-6:00pm. Athens Community Registration and Check-In: 3:00pm-3:45pm Tate Reception Hall Students are invited to join the Service Ambassadors with their Serv(ED) project on the afternoon of November 6, Serv(ED) programs provide the UGA student population with service opportunities, which allow students to connect with the Athens community by identifying and fulfilling a need for service. Students should expect to participate in a couple hours of service that concludes with a student-run reflection. Sign up for the project is on a first-come-first-serve basis and students will be able to sign up for one out of several service sites. Transportation to the service sites will be provided and check in will take place from 3:00pm-3:45pm on the first floor of the Tate Student Center. For more information about Service Ambassadors at UGA, and to sign up for the Serv(ED) project, please visit: volunteerinathens.uga.edu Service Spirit Point Allocation Three of the service events will allow organizations and teams to receive spirit points (The Chalk-Box Project, Surf & Serve, and Day of Service). The point allocations for the service components are as follows: 1. The Chalk-Box Project 50 points per box donation 2. Surf & Serve 25 points per service item completed 3. Day of Service 200 points per person in attendance 22

23 HOMECOMING PARADE Description: Be a part of UGA tradition and show your spirit for Homecoming 2013 by participating in the annual homecoming parade. We encourage you to have fun and be creative! Date: Friday, November 8, There will be a mandatory meeting on Monday, October 14 th, 6pm. Applicants will be ed the location of the meeting once their application is turned in. Event Time: 4:30pm (check-in); Parade begins at 6pm Location: Judging: Downtown Athens; Corner of College Ave. & Dougherty St. Judging is conducted based on creativity, theme and spirit in eight separate categories: Greek (NPC, IFC, NPHC, MGC orgs) Float Non-Greek Float Spirit Team Float Greek Spirit Vehicle Non-Greek Spirit Spirit Team Spirit Vehicle General Rules: 1. NO ALCOHOL is allowed on the float at any time. 2. Floats cannot exceed 13 ft in height and 10 ft in width. Please make sure that the length of your float does not inhibit its ability to navigate downtown turns. 3. A float may consist of automobiles pulling non-motorized floats or motorized vehicles turned into floats. See clarifications below for the float and spirit vehicle classifications. 4. Groups may enter either the float competition or the spirit vehicle competition, or teams may enter both. Groups entering both competitions may have only ONE entry in each competition (one spirit vehicle and one float). 5. Floats must have identification of the sponsoring organization (no acronyms) on both sides or there will be a penalty. The organization name must be visible from 6 ft away. 6. Floats and Spirit Vehicles must represent the 2013 Homecoming theme: There s No Place Like HOMEcoming. 7. Lights/Lighting is permitted on floats. 8. ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS ALLOWED! NO ANIMALS! 9. People are allowed to ride on the floats, but please use your discretion as to what is safe. Also, people may walk along the side of the float. 10. If your organization has a special connection to an alumni dignitary whom you would like Homecoming to invite to be in the parade with you, please contact Matt Galewski at mattjg@uga.edu. 11. Open flames and grills are not allowed to be a part of floats. 12. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IN CASE OF RAIN THERE WILL NOT BE A BACK-UP PARADE!!!!!! IN THE EVENT OF PARADE CANCELLATION ORGANIZATIONS MAY SEND PHOTOGRAPHS OF THEIR FLOAT TO BE DISPLAYED ON OUR WEBSITE FOR VOTING (unionhc@uga.edu). 23

24 HOMECOMING PARADE APPLICATION Name of Group/Organization/Team: Contact name: Phone: Additional contact name: Phone: Please check: 1. Float Spirit 2. Greek (NPC, IFC, NPHC, MGC orgs) Non-Greek UGA registered org Business or Community Organization Spirit Team Clarifications: A float is defined as a decorated platform, either built on a vehicle or towed behind one. A spirit car is a decorated car with no added structures. If your organization would like to walk in the parade (e.g. cheerleaders, sports team, etc.) you will be classified under Spirit. Feel free to ask questions at the parade meeting or by contacting Camille Kramer (Camille@uga.edu). *Organizations outside of UGA do not have to attend the mandatory parade meeting but must turn in this form along with a $25 parade participation fee by the due date. Cash or checks made out to UGA are accepted. Once the form is received, you will be contacted by the Parade Chair (Camille Kramer) with further instructions. 24

25 HOMECOMING PARADE BUSINESS DECORATIONS Description: Decorate a downtown Athens business to help spread UGA pride and spirit during Homecoming week. Decorating a business will automatically give your parade entry (float or spirit vehicle) an extra 2 points in the parade competition and an extra 50 spirit points. Date: Decorations must be completed by Monday, November 4, 2013 at 11:59pm Location: Downtown Athens. Please see page 27 General Guideline/Rules: 1. The business must be located in downtown Athens and on one of the streets along the parade route. You must get permission from the business. 2. The decorations must be visible from the street outside of the business. The decorations can be in the form of window paint, markers, paper/posters, window displays etc. 3. All decorations must be up by 11:59pm on Monday, November 4, All decorations should represent UGA pride and spirit as well as the homecoming theme of There s No Place Like HOMEcoming. 5. All decorations must adhere to standards of good taste. No obscene or perverse slogans or displays will be permitted. 6. Only documented partnerships with this form will be recognized and will receive extra parade/spirit points. All forms are due Friday, October 18th at 4pm. 7. Partnerships include one parade entry per 1 business. You may decorate more than one business but you will only receive extra points once. Name of Organization: Contact Name: Phone: Additional Contact Name: Phone: Name of Business: Contact Name Phone: Business Address: 25

26 Mini-Marshal Contest Application Description: The Grand Marshal is a guest of honor in the University of Georgia s annual homecoming parade. A Mini-Marshal serves the purpose of allowing a child from the Athens area to join a UGA tradition to show their UGA homecoming pride and spirit. Date: Friday, November 8, Time: Location: Contest: 4:30pm (check-in); Parade begins at 6pm Downtown Athens; Corner of College Ave. & Dougherty St. To enter the contest, you must submit a recent photo of your child, a recommendation letter, and an expression of why they should be a Mini-Marshal in UGA s Homecoming Parade. The recommendation letter can be written by a parent, teacher, babysitter, peer, relative, etc. The expression must be one of the following done by the child: a video response of him/her talking, a written response (in your child s own words), or a drawing/coloring/painting (done by the child). Contest winner will ride in a UGA-provided vehicle during Parade. General Rules/Guidelines: 1. The Mini-Marshal must be between the ages of 2 and 7 by November 8, The Mini-Marshal must be willing to participate in the entire route of the parade (route is attached). 3. A parent/guardian must be willing to accompany the Mini-Marshal in the parade. 4. The Mini-Marshal and parent must abide by University of Georgia rules & regulations. Name of Mini-Marshal: Birthday of Mini-Marshal: Contact Name (guardian): Phone: Recommender name: Phone: Please send all applications to unionhc@uga.edu Or by Mail to: Homecoming Committee 102 Tate Center Athens, GA All applications must be received by midnight on October 4, The new Mini-Marshal will be notified by October 25, 2013 at the end of the business day. Contact Camille Kramer at Camille@uga.edu or with any questions. 26

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29 Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of a long-standing Homecoming tradition. Each year the Homecoming Committee seeks to find two individuals, a King and a Queen, who exemplify the qualities that the University of Georgia seeks to instill in all the individuals who pass through its famous Arch. Selection of the King and Queen will occur through an application, two rounds of interviews, and voting by the student. The following will outline the criteria required for applicants and the material that must be submitted in order to be given full consideration. PLEASE NOTE: Each organization can sponsor one King and one Queen candidate for Homecoming Court! Each organization sponsoring a candidate who makes Homecoming Court agrees to participate in at least three homecoming events throughout Homecoming Week. The three events will include the Homecoming Parade, Day of Service/Chalk Box, and one event of their choice. Please ensure that your sponsoring organization turns in the appropriate applications to participate in those events, or your Homecoming Court candidacy will be affected. Pre-Application Criteria: Must be a full-time undergraduate UGA student with at least 60 hours of UGA course credit Minimum UGA Cumulative GPA of 3.00 Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing Submitted Material: Letter of endorsement from a student organization, business, or family who is sponsoring applicant Completed application including attached (typed) personal statement Official College Transcript Registration Fee of $35.00 can be paid by sponsoring group or applicant checks made payable to UGA All material must be submitted to room 102B of the Tate Student Center no later than 4pm on Friday, September 18 th, First round interviews will take place September 24 th September 25 th from 11am-5pm and final interviews will be held October 1 st October 2 nd from 11am-5pm. You will be asked to sign up for an interview time when submitting your application. Emphasis during judging will be placed on all aspects of the application; academic success, vision for the future, response to questions during interviews; and those who exemplify the character and vision fostered at the University of Georgia. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at jmconner@uga.edu. Bulldog Love, Jaime M. Conner Homecoming Court Chair Homecoming Committee

30 HOMECOMING COURT APPLICATION Name: Address: Athens Address: Athens Phone Number: King: Queen: Class Standing: JR SR Cumulative GPA: Favorite Philanthropy or Charity: Major Minor(s): Letter of Endorsement Contact Information: Sponsor Name: Contact Person: Phone Number: Please list one reference: Reference Name: Relation: Phone Number: Application, Letter of Endorsement, Official UGA transcript, and registration fee are due no later than 4pm on September 18 th, 2013, in room 102B of the Tate Student Center. For more information, please contact Jaime M. Conner at 30

31 Application Questions 1. Please list all campus involvement, volunteer activity, and honors that you have achieved during your time at the University of Georgia: 2. Please describe one campus activity and one service or volunteer activity that have had the biggest impact on you during your time at the University of Georgia: 3. Please describe your aspirations, dreams, and/or goals after graduation: 31

32 4. Please name a time in your collegiate career where you exemplified your University of Georgia spirit: 5. Please explain to the judges what you plan to do if crowned King/Queen. Please limit response to no more than 250 words. 32

33 Court Expectations & Signature If selected as a member of UGA s 2013 Homecoming Court I understand I will be required to: Actively participate and attend Homecoming Week festivities Attend the following Homecoming Court meetings: o October 9 th, 2013 o October 15 th, 2013 o November 3 rd, 2013 Participate in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, November 8 th, 2013 Attend the Homecoming Brunch and Homecoming Game on Saturday, November 9 th, 2013 If crowned UGA s 2013 Homecoming King or Queen I understand I will be expected to: Exemplify and represent the University of Georgia school spirit Document and share their experience as 2013 Homecoming Royalty via Web Logs (Blogs) o A minimum of 7 posts until Homecoming 2014 o Attend and/or serve at a minimum of 2 service events throughout their reign as Homecoming Royalty 2013 I certify that the above information is correct, and I hereby give University Union the right to verify any information listed on my application as well as academic and disciplinary status with UGA. Applicant Signature: Date: 33

34 SPIRIT SQUAD INFORMATION Do you have what it takes to be on the 2013 Homecoming Spirit Squad? We are looking for high energy, enthusiastic, and motivated volunteers to bring the Homecoming Spirit to UGA students. If you are selected to be a member of the squad, you will receive: A free Homecoming T-shirt (Homecoming Shirts are $12 for non-spirit squad members) A complementary ticket to the Homecoming Entertainment Event with VIP seating. FREE admission to Homecoming Events throughout the week Complementary Homecoming Promotion Gift Pack If you are interested please fill out the attached membership information form and schedule of events and turn them in by OCTOBER 11 TH at 4PM to Becki Garrett in ROOM 102B (Student Activities Office, 1 st Floor of the Tate Center). If you have any questions, please direct them to the Homecoming Spirit Chair, Ellen Barnes, at ellen172@uga.edu. Spirit Squad Requirement: In order to be selected for the Spirit Squad you must be able to attend and volunteer for at least 3 events during the week of Homecoming as well as attend a MANDATORY volunteer meeting October 30th. (you will be contacted upon selection with a meeting time and location). Member Information Student name: Phone: Classification: T-Shirt Size: (Small-4XL) Questions: 1. Why do you want to be a part of the Spirit Squad? 2. What does University of Georgia Homecoming mean to you? I am available and will be in attendance at MANDATORY Spirit Squad Meeting October 30 th. I understand that not attending this meeting will result in not being able to participate with the Spirit Squad Signature: Date: 34

35 Schedule of Events Please select all events you are available for. Once you are selected, we will let you know which events you will need to be in attendance for. Preference will be given to students who are available for multiple events first. Times listed include set-up and clean-up. Available Monday, October 28 th 8am-11am Dunk the Gator Tate Plaza 11am-3pm Dunk the Gator Tate Plaza Sunday, November 3 rd 11: pm-3am Street Paint Sanford Drive Monday, November 4 th 7am-11am Bulldog Bash Tate Plaza 11am-3pm Bulldog Bash Tate Plaza Wednesday, November 6 th 3-6pm Day of Service TBD, Reception Hall 8pm-11pm Dawg House Party Tate Grand Hall 11pm-1am Dawg House Party Tate Grand Hall Thursday, November 7 th 5:30-9:30pm Lip Sync Competition Tate Grand Hall Friday, November 8 th 3-7:30pm Parade Downtown Athens 6-9pm Carnival Legion Field 9-12pm Carnival Legion Field * Events Subject to Change 35

36 Organization, Department, & Group Homecoming T-Shirt Order Form T-SHIRTS ARE $12 EACH (DESIGN CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE) Your organization must order a Minimum of 18 T-shirts to add an organization name Indicate the number ordered by size below and submit one check for the total cost of order. Direct-charge authorizations will also be accepted as payment when order is submitted. UGA Account #: Organization Name for Imprint: (Please print legibly) SIZE S M L XL XXL* ($15) XXXL* ($15) TOTAL SHIRTS X $12 EACH = *For orders of XXL and XXXL shirts, an additional $3 will be added for each shirt. Make check payable to UGA. Form and Payment must be received in Tate Student Center Rm102B by 4pm on October 4, Name: Contact Contact Phone#: Signature: Date: 36

37 T-shirt color will be determined by an online vote. To vote for your favor t-shirt color, please visit the Homecoming Facebook Page by August 16, 2013: 37