TRADITIONS RULEBOOK 2020 - UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOMECOMING - Mizzou Alumni Association

 
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TRADITIONS RULEBOOK 2020 - UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOMECOMING - Mizzou Alumni Association
2020
TRADITIONS
RULEBOOK
 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOMECOMING
TRADITIONS RULEBOOK 2020 - UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOMECOMING - Mizzou Alumni Association
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TRI-DIRECTORS								         2
LEVELS OF INVOLVEMENT					    3
SOCIAL MEDIA								          4
IMPORTANT DATES               5
BLOOD DRIVE                   6
CAMPUS DECORATIONS           13
OUTREACH                     24
PARADE                       26
SERVICE                      31
SPECIAL EVENTS               35
TALENT                       40
TRADITIONS                   44
APPENDIX & FORMS             48
OVERALL POINT OVERVIEW       58
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TRADITIONS RULEBOOK 2020 - UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOMECOMING - Mizzou Alumni Association
DIRECTORS’ LETTER
                                                         The Homecoming Steering Committee and
                                                         the Mizzou Alumni Association would like to
                                                         thank you for your participation in
                                                         Homecoming 2020. This year marks the
                                                         109th anniversary of Chester Brewer calling
                                                         Tigers everywhere to “come home” to the
                                                         University of Missouri, thus creating the very
                                                         first Homecoming. Students, faculty, staff,
                                                         alumni, and community members have been
                                                         continuing the tradition ever since with a
                                                         celebration of Mizzou and its impressive
                                                         history of excellence.

We celebrate with campus traditions old and new to showcase all facets of the university. Students
and stories from every corner of campus come together to put on festivities that add to Mizzou’s rich
history while collectively forging paths that will last for another 109 years.

The Mizzou Alumni Association is proud to celebrate Homecoming with a wide variety of top-notch
events that serve the community: we host the largest student-run blood drive in the nation; the
Homecoming Food Drive benefits the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri; Campus
Decorations and the Homecoming Parade are unique experiences that provide creative entertainment
for the entire Mizzou family. These, and the numerous other events that spread the infectious Tiger
spirit every Homecoming season, would not be possible without the time and selfless devotion of our
students. We want to thank you for your commitment and hope your enthusiasm continues for years
to come! We are excited to share the weeks leading up to October 24 with you, and we cannot wait to
see the creativity and passion you bring to every Homecoming tradition.

The Homecoming Steering Committee strives to make positive enhancements each year. These
changes are apparent in all areas of Homecoming. Please use this rulebook as a resource, keeping in
mind that these rules are subject to updates. If changes are implemented, liaisons will be notified to
ensure clear communication for all involved organizations. Thank you again for your dedication– you
are a critical part of what makes Mizzou a home like no other! We truly look forward to working with
you!

Fight Tiger,
Macyn McClurg, Rebecca Shyu, and John Yeager
2020 Homecoming Tri-Directors

We look forward to continuing the rich history of Homecoming with you this fall, and with your
safety in mind. Based on currently available information, our Homecoming celebrations will be
held in-person, and we will make adjustments as recommended by state and local officials once
more information is available. Any changes will be communicated through our website at Mizzou.
com/Homecoming.
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LEVELS OF
INVOLVEMENT
BLACK &
GOLD    COLUMNS TRUMAN                          TRADITIONS
• ROYALTY       • ROYALTY       • ROYALTY        • ROYALTY

• SERVICE       • SERVICE       • SERVICE        • SERVICE

• BLOOD DRIVE   • BLOOD DRIVE   • BLOOD DRIVE    • BLOOD DRIVE

• DECORATE THE • DECORATE THE • DECORATE THE     • DECORATE THE
  DISTRICT       DISTRICT       DISTRICT           DISTRICT

                • FLAG          • FLAG           • BANNER
                  FOOTBALL        FOOTBALL
                                                 • PARADE
                • BANNER        • BANNER
                                                 • TALENT
                                • PARADE
                                                 • CAMPUS
                                • CAMPUS           TRADITIONS
                                  DECORATIONS
                                  BOOTH

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WEBSITE                  FACEBOOK
CHECK US OUT AT          LIKE US ON
www.mizzou.com/          FACEBOOK AT
homecoming               Mizzou Homecoming

TWITTER                  INSTAGRAM
FOLLOW US ON             FOLLOW US ON
TWITTER                  INSTAGRAM
@MU_Homecoming           @mizzouhomecoming

MAA                      EMAIL
MIZZOU ALUMNI            EMAIL THE
ASSOCIATION              TRI-DIRECTORS
www.mizzou.com           homecomingdirectors
                         @missouri.edu

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DATES TO
KNOW 2020
      2020
ROYALTY APPLICATIONS DUE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

TIGER FOOD FIGHT: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

DAY OF SERVICE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

BLOOD DRIVE: OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 15

ROARING FOR RAINBOW HOUSE: OCTOBER 2, 3, 4, & 23

FLAG FOOTBALL: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

DOME LIGHTING CEREMONY: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

TALENT: OCTOBER 19 - OCTOBER 21

CAMPUS DECORATIONS: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

HOMECOMING PARADE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

HOMECOMING GAME: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

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BLOOD      homecomingblooddrive@ missouri.edu

           2020 BLOOD DRIVE COMMITTEE
                        CATHERINE CORLEY, SARAH KERNS,
                        KIERAN MALLOY, NATALIE MOWERY

The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming
        events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
BLOOD DRIVE
INTRODUCTION
On behalf of the American Red Cross, the Mizzou Alumni Association, and the Homecoming
Steering Committee, we would like to thank you in advance for your participation in the 2020
Homecoming Blood Drive. This is the largest student-run blood drive in the country, and it
has the power and potential to benefit more than 9,000 patients. This would not be
possible without your time, dedication, and passion. While the rules below are a bit lengthy,
the Homecoming Blood Drive Committee is here to help you through this process and en-
sure that we make this blood drive the most successful one yet! Please do not hesitate to
contact us with any questions or concerns.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Homecoming Blood Drive will take place in the University of Missouri Hearnes Center
at the following dates and times:

• Monday, October 12, 2020: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 13, 2020: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 14, 2020: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 15, 2020: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Liaisons must register their donors online at www.donateblood.com to receive full points.
Specific instructions, along with usernames and passwords, will be given to the blood drive
liaisons. Online registration will open September 25 and close at 11:59 p.m. on September
28. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete registration.

TOTAL POINTS
A total of 140 points are possible through the Blood Drive competition. This total will be
broken down into five different categories as shown below:

Automated Collection (Power Red) Donors - 5 Points
Blood Liaison Meeting Attendance - 10 Points
Volunteering at the Blood Drive - 15 Points
Check-in/Check-out Process at the Blood Drive - 50 Points
Percent of Traditions Grouping’s Attempted Donation - 60 Points
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BLOOD DRIVE
TOTAL 140 POINTS
See below for further instruction on how to receive points for each of these categories.

Percent of Traditions Groupings Attempted Donation (60 points)
If at least 75 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 60 points.
If at least 70 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 55 points.
If at least 65 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 50 points.
If at least 60 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 45 points.
If at least 55 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 40 points.
If at least 50 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 35 points.
If at least 45 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 30 points.
If at least 40 percent of the Traditions grouping attempts donation - 25 points.
If less than 40 percent of the Traditions attempts donation - 0 points.

• Donors are allowed to donate blood on behalf of 4 different types of organizations: One
residence hall, one campus organization, one Traditions level grouping and one academic
school or college.
• Traditions level groupings cannot solicit people to donate and/or volunteer within 500
feet of the blood drive location.
• Bribes are unacceptable.
• Offering cash or any other readily exchangeable form of monetary reward in exchange
for any form of donation will not be tolerated and will result in 0 points assigned to the
involved grouping.
• Offering other forms of rewards such as food, etc. in exchange for any form of donation
will not be tolerated and can result in 0 points given to the grouping in “Donations” and
“Volunteering.”
• Groupings may use social media materials provided by the Public Relations Committee.

 Percentage Calculations
Formula: (A+B)/(2F)=X
A: Number of check-ins
B: Number of check-outs
F: Total membership of grouping’s combined’ roster total
(sum of all roster totals in the grouping)
X: Total percentage of participating Traditions grouping that satisfied requirements

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BLOOD DRIVE
AUTOMATED COLLECTION DONORS (5 POINTS)
Traditions groupings must have ten members attempt to donate via the Automated
Collection (Power Red) process. Automated Collection donors will register in the same
process as whole blood donors.

Automated Collection donors must meet the following requirements:
• Females should be: at least 5’5” in height and weigh at least 150 lbs.
• Males should be: at least 5’1” in height and weigh at least 130 lbs.

Points will be allocated as follows:
• Ten Automated Collection donors will result in 5 points.
• Eight Automated Collection donors will result in 4 points.
• Six Automated Collection donors will result in 3 points.
• Four Automated Collection donors will result in 2 points
• Two Automated Collection donors will result in 1 point.
• One or zero Automated Collection donors will result in 0 points.

BLOOD LIASON MEETING ATTENDANCE (10 POINTS)
Blood drive liaisons from each chapter in a Traditions level grouping must attend the
scheduled meetings.
• If the Traditions grouping attends both meetings, they will receive the full 10 points.
• If the Traditions grouping attends one meeting, they will receive 5 points.
• If the Traditions grouping does not attend their meetings, they will receive 0 points.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT PROCESS (50 POINTS)

CHECK-IN
• Presenting donors must arrive on time for their scheduled check-in time.
• To receive on-time points for check-in, the donor must bring their appointment card and a
photo ID to the blood drive at their scheduled time.
• Presenting donors may check-in within 5 minutes of their scheduled time. For example, if
your check-in time is at 1:00 p.m., you may check in between 12:55 p.m. and 1:05 p.m.

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BLOOD DRIVE
CHECK-OUT
• Presenting donors must check out following donation or attempted donation.
• Presenting donor’s check-out and donation points will be forfeited if he or she does not check
out.
• In order to receive on-time points for check-out, the donor must bring their appointment card
and photo ID to the designated check-out station within four hours of the scheduled appoint-
ment.
• If a donor is deferred at any point in the process, he or she still must check out.
• Points can still be counted if:
- The presenting donor checks out and returns later in the week to attempt to donate again.
- The deferred donor has another individual attempt to donate in his or her place with his or her
appointment card.
NOTE: It is the organization’s responsibility to ensure that their members follow the appropriate
check-in and check-out procedures at the blood drive. Inform your members of the procedure
and ensure that they do not skip a step.

VOLUNTEERING AT THE BLOOD DRIVE (15 POINTS)
• Each individual organization or Greek chapter in a Traditions Level grouping must grouping is
required to have 15% of their membership to volunteer at the blood drive. Each volunteer must
serve a 1.5 hour shift.
• Proper attire for Volunteers consists of non-mesh, closed-toed shoes. Volunteers will be turned
away if they are not in proper attire and will not be counted “on time”. Attire that is not allowed
includes sandals, clogs (without a back to secure the heel), Crocs, flip-flops, etc.
• To ensure efficiency of volunteers, a student may not volunteer the same day after he or she
donated blood. For example: you can volunteer in the morning and then donate later that day,
but you cannot donate in the morning and then volunteer in the evening.
• Each volunteer must check-in and check-out to receive full points.
• If the participating organization or Traditions grouping provides 100% of their required.
SATELLITE BLOOD DRIVES
• Satellite blood drives allow your members to gain additional donor points by having family,
friends, and alumni attempt to donate blood at the specific locations on the specific dates. Each
donor who presents to give blood in the name of your Traditions grouping will earn additional
donor points for your organization. Sign up sheets will be provided at each location.
• More information regarding this process can be found on the American Red Cross website on
www.donateblood.com.
• People who donate blood at the satellite drive locations count as donors for the participating
organizations and/or Traditions groupings.
• A list of satellite locations will be distributed to liaisons and the satellite donation must
occur before the 2020 Homecoming Blood Drive for it to count.
• This is a great way to encourage Tigers all across the country to get involved with
Homecoming, and it could benefit thousands of additional patients!
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BLOOD DRIVE
OVERVIEW OF RULES AND GUIDELINES
For each Traditions grouping to receive maximum points for whole blood donations and
automated collection procedures:

1. 75% of each individual organization’s donor roster within a Traditions grouping MUST be
pre-registered.

2. Each individual organization within a Traditions grouping is required to have 15% of their
members participate as volunteers for the blood drive. Each volunteer must serve a 1.5 hour
shift.

3. In order for a Traditions grouping to receive full check-in points, each donor must check-
in within five minutes of his/her assigned time WITH his/her appointment card and valid
identification.

4. In order for a Traditions grouping to receive full check-out points, each donor must bring
appointment card and photo ID to the designated check-out station within four hours of
their scheduled appointment.

5. It is the organization’s responsibility to ensure that their members follow the appropriate
check-in and check-out procedures at the blood drive.

6. You are allowed to give for 4 different types of organizations: a Traditions Grouping, a
Residential Hall, a Campus Organization AND an academic school or college.

7. Donors are not allowed to volunteer on the same day following his/her scheduled blood
donation time.

8. People who donate blood at the satellite drive locations count as donors for the
participating organizations/groupings.

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BLOOD DRIVE
DEDUCTIONS
• Volunteers who do not report within 5 minutes of their assigned time will result in a
deduction of 2 points from the total blood drive points.
• A total of 50 points will be deducted from the final blood drive points if any member of a
Traditions grouping solicits people to donate and/or volunteer within 500 feet of the blood
drive location.
• Definition of “solicitation” as applied to this rulebook means: to request that others
unaffiliated with your participating organization or Traditions grouping give blood or
volunteer on your organization or grouping’s behalf.
• The only exception is the use of materials provided by the Public Relations Committee.
• Traditions groupings will lose 20 points from their final blood drive points if online
registration is not completed by the deadline.

Traditions groupings will lose 100% of their final blood drive points and be disqualified
from the blood drive if:
• Monetary bribes are given or promised by any member of a Traditions level grouping in
exchange for an individual or group to volunteer or donate on behalf of the Traditions level
grouping.
• Members of a participating organization or Traditions grouping are punished for not
participating in the blood drive; including but not limited to the assessment of fines,
imposition of penalties, general threats, or prohibition of members from attending events.
• If a Traditions grouping engages in mass solicitation on behalf of the grouping in a
classroom/campus setting or through any form of mass communication.
• They participate in any act deemed unethical by the American Red Cross, U.S. Food and
Drug Administration, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, or the University of Missouri
Homecoming Steering Committee.

IMPORTANT DATES
• Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020: Blood Liaison meeting at 8 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 Online registration opens.
• Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 Blood Liaison meeting at 8 p.m. Blood Appointment cards will
be given.
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CAMPUS
     DECORATIONS
                  homecomingdecorations@ missouri.edu

    2020 CAMPUS DECORATIONS COMMITTEE
                                CORBIN BELL, JOHN COVENEY,
                                   KATHERINE KOVACICH

The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming
        events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
CAMPUS
    DECORATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of Campus Decorations is to inspire students, alumni, staff and faculty by
covering the campus with school spirit as both the University of Missouri and Columbia
community prepare for Homecoming festivities.

GERNERAL INFORMATION
• This event will be held on the evening of Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Campus Decorations must be up by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, and removed by 6 p.m.
on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.
• Scaffolding must be ready for approval by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.
• Scaffolding must be anchored down with flags at the end before approval.
• Board setup may begin anytime after scaffolding is approved on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.
Approval is designated by the Campus Decorations Committee attaching a notice to the
scaffolding.
• Campus Decorations will occur rain or shine.
• Materials for donation must be ready for pickup on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.

IMPORTANT DATES
• Time & Date TBD: Pomp order pick-up.
• Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020: Entry form, proposed site, and preliminary sketches with
materials list due.
• Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020: Final design due including materials, characters, freestanding
objects, and audience involvement activity, script and final site selection, and scaffolding plan
due.
• Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020: Audio tapes/CDs due.
• Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020: Scaffolding up and tied down for inspection by 4 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 23, 2020: Campus Decorations inspected by safety official; Campus
Decorations up by 4 p.m. (NO MORE FINAL ALTERATIONS TO BOARDS OR
FREESTANDING OBJECTS AFTER 4 P.M. EXCEPT SOUND, AUDIO, LIGHTING, SEATING
AND JUDGES TABLE).
• Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020: All Campus Decorations must be removed by 6 p.m.
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   DECORATIONS
REMINDERS
Only members of the participating organization may design, build, record, and/or decorate.
• Absolutely NO outside help is allowed.
• Anything not specified in the rulebook will fall under the interpretation and disciplinary
action of the Homecoming Steering Committee. We encourage innovation; if questions arise,
please contact the Campus Decorations Committee.
• The judgment of the Homecoming Steering Committee is final in all questions of
interpretation.
• Please remember that the streets will be blocked from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday Oct. 23,
2020.

DIMENSIONS
• Each campus decoration may not exceed 16 feet in height and 40 feet in width.
• You may use a maximum of 16 4’x8’ sheets of plywood attached to the scaffolding
• Pomping is NOT a requirement. Judging is based off overall aesthetic not pomping amount
or quality.
• The maximum amount pomped may not exceed 25% of the original 16 boards.
• The 25% maximum includes any form of pomp (traditional, fire, flower, etc.)
• Pomp boards cannot exceed a thickness of ¼ inch.
• The scaffolding can be positioned at the discretion of the grouping, but the decoration must
remain within the given dimensions. The maximum depth is 12 feet measured from the
farthest boards back to the farthest item forward.
• The maximum number of boards is a limit and not a requirement.

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   DECORATIONS
MATERIALS
The use of alternative and creative materials is strongly encouraged.
• The 16 boards referred to in the dimensions section will have the option of being pomped,
but can include other embellishments such as paint, glitter, cloth, chicken wire,
paper-mâché, etc.
• 3D structures can be built off of your boards. Creativity is encouraged.
• Moving parts are permitted and encouraged.
• The three above aspects are highly attractive to judges.
• The Campus Decorations Committee will provide a supplementary material that must be
used on the decoration.
• Prefabricated materials may be used within the design of the Campus Decoration.
However, these prefabricated materials must be approved prior to construction and only
make up minor details as opposed to a major element of the design. Prefabricated materials
should be used at a minimum. Any questions about this may be directed to the Campus
Decorations Committee.
EXAMPLE: When constructing a house, organizations may buy shingles for roof, and Plexiglas
for a window but not an entire prefabricated house.

• Only members of the participating organization may design, build, record, and/or decorate.
• Absolutely NO outside help is allowed. Participants must provide a list of materials to the
Campus Decorations Committee by Thursday Oct. 8, 2020. Failure to submit all materials on
time will result in a point deduction of 10 points.
• Final decision of materials allowed, as well as interpretations of rules will be determined by
the Campus Decorations Committee and the Homecoming Advisor.
• Open flames, televisions and multi-media devices are strictly prohibited.

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   DECORATIONS
BOARD SET UP
• Pomp boards must be hung using a static method (See schematics below).

• The Campus Decorations Committee will hold informational meetings throughout the
semester to provide instructions and answer questions regarding dimensions, materials, and
safety. Please reach out to the Committee with any questions. It is our goal that all Campus
Decorations are functional and safe.

• Pomp boards CANNOT exceed a thickness of ¼ in.

• If pomp boards are hung using a method other than the static method, no points will be
awarded for Campus Decorations

Items may be built off the sides of the structure (Pictured below) as long as they are within
these regulations:
• Fits the original dimensions outlined. Build does not reach farther than 12 feet from the
base of the boards and does not exceed 16 feet in height.

• At least one side of the 3-Dimensional object must be physically touching the boards.

• 3-D objects must be securely attached to the boards. (example: a fastener directly
connecting an object and the board. Using only rope or a single 2x4 is not considered
secure.)

• 3-D objects may move or be animated, so long as they are still securely attached to the
boards.

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   DECORATIONS
FREESTANDING OBJECTS
• A maximum of ONE freestanding object will be allowed for each Campus Decoration. This
object must be hand-made by the organization.
• The object cannot be traditionally pomped. However, chicken wire pomp, paper mâché, or
any other art form is encouraged.
• It is encouraged to create the freestanding object so that it is interactive for attendees.
At least 1 member of the grouping must be closely monitoring the freestanding object at all
times to control capacity and insure the safety of visitors. The failure to assign a member to
this duty will result in a 5 point deduction.
• A detailed drawing of the freestanding object is due on Thursday, Oct. 8th.

AUDIENCE INVOLVMENT
All campus decorations must have an interactive activity for the audience to take part in. This
can be included in a freestanding object or skit.
• The activity must be submitted with the preliminary sketches in order to be approved.
• Changes to the activity will be accepted up until the final sketch submission. They must be
approved by the Steering Committee.

MOVING PARTS
Decorations may contain an unlimited number of moving parts within the specified
dimensions. However, all moving parts must follow the original materials guidelines.
Members of organizations will be allowed to move figures during the performance.
• To avoid point deductions, ask the Campus Decorations Committee about any parts that
may be questionable.

CHARACTERS
A maximum of seven characters are allowed for each skit. Multiple forms of art will be
accepted and are encouraged (i.e. paper-mâché, glitter, paint, etc.). If you have any
questions, please contact the Campus Decorations Committee.
• If you choose to pomp the characters, the pomping does not count toward your total
pomping percentages.

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   DECORATIONS
PERFORMANCE
• Length of the performance should be between five and seven minutes.
• Performances should run once every 30 minutes.
• Show times will be pre-determined by the Campus Decorations Committee and run on a
schedule for the audience’s convenience.
• Each performance must incorporate the following prepared quote, “(insert grouping name
here) would like to thank the Mizzou Alumni Association for sponsoring Homecoming” and
remind audience members to “attend pep rally following Campus Decorations at Traditions
Plaza.”

VIEWING
• An area in front of the Decoration must be sectioned off for children 12 & under.
• An accessible seating area must be sectioned off.
• Accessibility checks will be taking place during scaffolding checks. Boards may not be hung
until an accessible seating area is approved by a member of the Campus Decorations
Committee.
• A section with seating for judges must also be provided with a clear viewing area.
• The Campus Decoration must be visible to the entire audience. This should be considered
during site selection, decoration design and lighting design.
• No seating closer than 16ft to the pomp boards.
• Failure to comply with any of these terms will result in a 10 point deduction.

JUDGING
• Judges tables may be decorated but the decorations are limited to a tablecloth and chair
covers. Decorations should not distract from judges viewing of the skit, nor should there be
interactions with the judges during the performance.
• You may choose to provide light snacks to the judges, but you may not present them gift
bags, boxes, baskets or anything else that encourages them to be taken away from the table.
• Judges table can be set up after 4 p.m. deadline for boards.
• The materials for the judges table do not need to be on the materials list.

SITE
• The Campus Decorations Committee must approve the selected site by Thursday, Oct. 8,
2020.
• The Campus Decorations Committee will assist in finding alternative sites for Decorations if
necessary.
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CAMPUS
  DECORATIONS
POINT BREAKDOWN
• All Campus Decorations will be judged on a 155-point scale (refer to the score sheet
provided). Keep the score sheets in mind when planning and building your Campus
Decoration. They are the exact sheets that will be used by the judges and will be a useful
source for your organization.
• Historically, judges tend to place a strong emphasis on Mizzou Traditions being incorporated
in your design and skit.
• Judges have been encouraged to look for creativity in use of materials, moving parts, and
3-D object attachments on each Campus Decoration.
• The highest and lowest scores will be averaged together. This score will be added together
with the other six scores, thus eliminating outliers, for a total of seven scores.

POINT DEDUCTIONS
• A member of the Homecoming Steering Committee will ensure that all groupings follow the
guideline of the rulebook. Points will be deducted for failure to follow guidelines. The point
deductions are stated:
• 15 points will be deducted for violating the following penalties: exceeding dimensions,
exceeding character limits, pomping over 25%, exceeding work deadlines which include
starting early, using help outside the participating organizations and using prohibited materials
that were not approved by the Campus Decorations Committee.
• 10 points will be deducted for failure to assign a safety monitor to freestanding object at all
times during the event.
• 10 points will be deducted for violating the following penalties: missing required meetings,
missing appointment deadlines including scaffolding setup and safety/accessibility inspections,
smoking within 20 feet of the Campus Decorations, for not following performance schedule,
exceeding or going under the required time allotment, for any materials used that were not
included and approved in your materials list, and distasteful tear down of decorations.
• 10 points will be deducted for exceeding the 4 p.m. deadline and then an additional 5 points
for each 10 minutes past 4 p.m.

Point Formula
A- B = C A = Total points awarded by judges (refer to score sheet)
B = Total point deductions C = Total Score

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CAMPUS
   DECORATIONS
CAMPUS DECORATIONS SCORE SHEET
GROUPING: _________________________
JUDGE’S SIGNATURE: _______________________

OVERALL DESIGN __ / 45
Is the total layout of the decoration aesthetically pleasing? Is there continuity between different
parts of the decoration? Does the decoration incorporate moving parts or special effects?

CREATIVITY __ / 35
Does the decoration have any unique aspects that set it apart? Are the methods used to com-
plete the decoration unconventional, and if so, do they make the decoration better or worse?

STORYLINE __/ 15
Does the plot of the story make sense? Does it appeal to all audience members? Does it keep
the audience’s attention? Is the story complete?

THEME INCORPORATION __/ 10
Does the story effectively express the chosen theme? Is Mizzou successfully incorporated into
the story?

FREESTANDING OBJECT __ / 30
Do the objects complement the decoration? Are the objects child-friendly and appealing?

CHARACTERS __/ 10
Do the characters have any unique aspects that set them apart? Are they visually appealing to
the audience and an asset to the overall decoration?

AUDIO QUALITY __/ 5
Is the sound clear and dialogue understandable? Are the character voices easy to distinguish? Is
the presence of music effective or defective?

AUDIENCE INTERACTION __/ 5
Does the story itself include methods of incorporating the audience? Is there interaction be-
tween the audience and the performance?

TOTAL SCORE ______/155

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CAMPUS
   DECORATIONS
The following images are scaled down examples of the quality and detail that should be
included when submitting your sketches.

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OUTREACH
                      homecomingoutreach@ missouri.edu

                2020 OUTREACH COMMITTEE
                       MAKAYLA HAYES, ROSHAE HEMMINGS,
                                 PAUL ORTON

The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming
        events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
OUTREACH
OVERVIEW
The Outreach Committee will be working directly with all campus organizations and
Traditions level groupings to provide various outlets of participation in Homecoming 2020.
Any questions or concerns regarding involvement or participation can be directed to the
Outreach Committee. This committee will also serve as the main point of contact for all
head liaisons. Individual committees can answer questions specific to their events, but the
Outreach Committee is an excellent resource for general questions, comments or con-
cerns.

Meetings will begin in the spring semester and resume at the beginning of the fall semester.
The meeting location will be communicated to head liaisons. Please note the meeting
location is subject to change, and liaisons will be notified accordingly. In the fall, Liaison
meetings will be held every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in an auditorium on campus during the
Homecoming season.

A representative from each chapter that is a part of a Traditions level grouping must be
present at every liaison meeting and check-in at the beginning of every meeting.

• All of the liaison meetings are worth 10 points total.

• All liaisons must arrive on time.
• If a liaison arrives late, or if a representative from each chapter that is part of a Traditions
level grouping is not present, the grouping will lose all points for that meeting.

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PARADE      homecomingparade@ missouri.edu

                    2020 PARADE COMMITTEE
                       JACOB GRAHAM, EMILY KAPHENGST,
                       EMILY LOCK, MATTHEW ROTHERMICH

The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming
        events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
PARADE
OVERVIEW
The Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020. Time: TBA
Any student organization recognized by the University of Missouri or residence hall, may
enter a decorated car, float, walking banner or other entry as allowed by the Parade
Committee.
In order to be judged, Traditions groupings must enter a float according to the rules
outlined below.
• Detailed sketches of each decorated entry, make, model and type of vehicle
(i.e. float or vehicle) must be turned in Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at the liaison meeting.
• Points will be awarded on a scale of 0-160.

RULES AND GUIDELINES
Float Dimensions:
• Entries must not exceed a height of 11 feet (from bed of the trailer to the top of entry) or a
width of 12 feet.
• Trailers must not exceed a length of 24 feet. This does not include the tongue/hitch.
• Entries must be safely navigable throughout the parade route. For safety and navigational
purposes, no semi-trucks are allowed.
• The truck or tractor pulling the float must be approved by the Parade Committee via the
submitted sketch.
• Only members of the respective organizations may construct floats.
NO OUTSIDE HELP IS ALLOWED!
Floats will be inspected by the Homecoming Steering Committee to ensure guidelines are
followed.

DECORATIONS
• Any organization constructing a float must incorporate Truman the Tiger and this year’s
theme.
• The theme specific to each float should be visible from both sides of the float.
• The name of each chapter that is a part of the Traditions level grouping should be clearly
represented on both sides of the entry.

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PARADE
CONSTRUCTION
• Floats may incorporate one to four moving part(s), which may, but are not required to, be
powered by one motor and one person. The mechanisms must be indicated in the detailed
sketch to receive proper approval. Mechanisms will be checked for safety and adherence to
the approved sketch during float check. For safety reasons, the person powering the
moving parts must be inside the vehicle. No people are allowed on the float while on the
parade route. This will result in a loss of all parade points and disqualification from the
parade.
• Prefabricated materials may be used in the design of the float; however, they must be
approved prior to construction and may only make up minor details and may not be a major
element of the design. Prefabricated materials should be used at a minimum.
• The Parade Committee has full discretion over what is or is not allowed as a prefabricated
material. If you have any questions, please contact the Parade Committee.
• Absolutely no flames are allowed. The penalty for using flames is disqualification from the
parade.
• No objects (water, candy, confetti, etc.) may be propelled or thrown from the float,
including the participants walking, at any time along the parade route. You may hand out
objects if desired.
• The morning of the parade, you will be given a colored piece of paper to display the route
you must take after the parade.

TIPS ON FLOAT CONSTRUCTION
• The safety of your float is most important, and it is important to remember when building
a float to know your limitations. You will need to determine your budget, time commitment,
resources, and ability.
• Be sure to follow the rulebook closely, as rules will be strictly enforced.
• A detailed sketch is required along with make and model of mode of transportation. The
purpose of the sketch and mode of transportation is to make sure your float is acceptable
and meets all requirements. However, your float will be inspected at a later date to make
sure it complies with all physical requirements.
• It is important to start early to achieve your goal of having a successful float. You will want
to build a structure strong enough to last for the duration of the parade route.
• Papier-mâché and painting are effective ways to cover the float; however, there are other
coverings that are acceptable. Please contact the Parade Committee if you have questions
concerning your choice of covering.
• No alcohol or other substances are permitted on the float building site.

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PARADE
SPIRIT
• Spirit throughout the parade and overall enthusiasm of the walking participants is strongly
encouraged.
• Attendance/participation of organization’s members will factor into allocation of spirit
points. This includes but is not limited to: chanting, cheering, smiling, waving, crowd
interaction, etc.
• Costumes are allowed in parade but must be approved by the Parade Committee.
• No masks are allowed.
• Please note that purchased materials do not necessarily equal spirit or enthusiasm.

PARADE ROUTE
• All entries must maintain forward motion at all times.

• Each grouping must have at least 25 members of the grouping and no more than 100
members of the grouping walking with the entry during the parade.

• At least one member of each chapter that is part of the Traditions level grouping must
walk with their float.

• No objects (water, candy, confetti, etc.) may be propelled or thrown from the float,
including the participants walking, at any time along the parade route. You may hand out
objects if desired.

• Participants should not be under the influence of any substances before and during
the parade.

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PARADE
SUGGESTED TIMELINE FOR PARADE
The following is a suggested timeline from the Parade Committee. This timeline is merely a
suggestion to improve time management for organizations participating in the Homecoming
Parade.
Sept. 3 - Sept. 13
• Start Preparing Sketch

Sept. 17 – Sept. 20
• Obtain trailer
• Start building supports
• Write parade script
• Start building features of the float

Oct. 14 - Oct. 16
• Decide and get approval for costumes
• Begin painting
• Confirm tractor/vehicle registration

Oct. 21 – Oct. 23
• Finish Painting
• Inform chapter members of start time and location
• Assemble Features and moving parts

Oct. 24
Homecoming Parade!

IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 sketches of float and parade script due at liaison meeting.
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 - First Parade Committee walk-through and float check.
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 - Second Parade Committee walk-through and float check.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at 6 p.m.- Parade Committee Meeting.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 - Final walk-through and 2020 Homecoming Parade.

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SERVICE      homecomingserv ice@ missouri.edu

                   2020 SERVICE COMMITTEE
                  JOE GRAVES, TOYIN JACKSON, LIZA MAHACEK

The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming
        events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
SERV ICE
OVERVIEW
Homecoming Service allows students to showcase the University to the community and give
back in the name of Mizzou Homecoming. Each campus organization will be required to send
a certain number of members to the service projects that will be held throughout September
and October. In order to receive full points, members must check in on time at their event
or project, complete the project as instructed, and check out before leaving. If volunteers fail
to meet the requirements listed for each given event, there will be a deduction of points as
outlined in the deductions headline of the service section of this rulebook.

TIGER FOOD FIGHT
Friday, October 2nd, 2020
Members of the Mizzou community will work to make a significant contribution to the Food
Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Greek groupings, campus organizations, residence
halls, and all other Tigers will have the opportunity to donate canned food to the Tiger Food
Fight food drive. The drive will take place in front of the Student Center from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2nd. Groupings will be given an appointment time and are expected to
provide their own transportation to deliver their canned goods. Each grouping is expected to
deliver their canned goods at their designated time or they will be deducted points as
outlined in the deduction section. Items that will be accepted are peanut butter, canned
meats, canned beans, canned chili, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned soups and
canned ravioli. Items that will not be accepted include Ramen Noodles, perishable food items
and any other item not previously specified. Drop off times will be shared at the liaison
meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24 and emailed to participating organizations following the
meeting.

• 1400 cans = 50 points
• 1100 cans = 40 points
• 800 cans = 25 points

Once your grouping hits 1400 cans you have the chance to recieve bonus points. For every
extra 100 cans, each grouping receives 5 bonus points with a maximum amount of 200 extra
cans = 10 bonus points. A grouping will receive 5 bonus points if cans are organized in
cardboard carrier trays and are easily countable when dropped off. The grouping will either
receive 5 bonus points or zero.

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SERV ICE
ROARING FOR RAINBOW HOUSE - Oct. 2, 3, 4, & 23, 2020
Members of Traditions groupings will ask for donations from the community at local grocery
stores and similar businesses in the Columbia community. There will also be shifts during the
Campus Decoration night. Each grouping will be asked to provide 5 volunteers for 5 shifts
for a total of 25 volunteers. At least one member from each chapter must be present at each
shift. Each shift will last 2 hours. These volunteers will stand outside of assigned locations and
request items from Rainbow House’s wishlist and monetary
donations. Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful of employees and
patrons. Posters promoting Homecoming, Mizzou and Rainbow House are encouraged for
spirit points (5 bonus points).
Volunteers are expected to maintain a positive attitude while actively participating. A Steering
Committee member will be present should a situation arise. Volunteer assignments will be
distributed at the Thursday, Sept. 24 liaison meeting.

• 25 volunteers for maximum points.
• Each grouping with a spirit poster pertaining to Rainbow House and Homecoming receives
5 bonus points.

DAY OF SERVICE - Saturday, October 10th
We encourage all members of the Mizzou family to give back to our campus and to the
community. Every organization is required to participate in the Homecoming Day of
Service. Each grouping will be asked to provide 50 volunteers at the Homecoming Day of
Service. We will provide participants service opportunities benefiting the Columbia
community. Volunteers will be required to check in and out with a Homecoming Steering
Committee member. The Homecoming Day of Service is the perfect chance to give back to
the City of Columbia and discover the true reason as to why we serve. Groupings will have
the option to complete their service with a local philanthropy. If groupings choose this option,
they will be responsible for coordinating their service and completing sheets to track hours.
This service must be completed between September 13th and October 10th. Groupings will
be asked to provide 50 volunteers who will each complete 2-hour service shifts. If groupings
choose to serve at their local philanthropy for the Day of Service, a signed letter confirming
service with their philanthropy must be submitted. The letter can be found immediately
following the service section of the rule book and is due at the September 3rd liaison meeting.
Sheets that groupings will use to track hours can be found following the letter of intent. These
sheets must be returned to the Homecoming Service Committee on October 15th at the
Liaison Meeting. A total of 5 bonus points will be given to any grouping who coordinated their
own service with a local philanthropy.

• 50 volunteers for maximum points
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SERV ICE
POINT BREAKDOWN
Tiger Food Fight - 50 points
Roaring for Rainbow House - 45 points
Day of Service - 65 points
Total 160 points

DEDUCATIONS
• During Tiger Food Fight, if the grouping delivers their food more than 15 minutes after their
designated time, 10 points will be deducted from the service total.
• During Roaring for Rainbow House, each time a participant of the Traditions grouping
arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves early, 10 points will be deducted from the Service
total. If volunteers are not actively participating, 10 points will be deducted. If a grouping is
asked to leave their location site, all Roaring for Rainbow House points will be deducted.
• During Day of Service, if any member of the Traditions grouping is asked to leave the
service site, 25 points will be deducted. If any participant arrives more than 10 minutes late
or leaves earlier than the 2 hour minimum, 25 points will be deducted from the Service total.
If there is any falsification of hours for the Day of Service, including groupings that choose to
serve at a local philanthropy, the grouping will lose all Day of Service points.

IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, September 3: Day of Service letter of intent due (if applicable)
Thursday, September 24: Groupings given the assigned drop off time for Tiger Food
Fight at liaison meeting
Thursday, September 13 - Oct. 10: Service window for groupings who choose to serve at
a local philanthropy
Thursday, September 24: Roaring for Rainbow House - Find out location & time slots
Friday, October 2: Tiger Food Fight
October 2, 3, 4, & 23: Roaring for Rainbow House
Saturday, October 10: Day Of Service

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SPECIAL EVENTS
                      muhomecomingevents@ missouri.edu

          2020 SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
                BEN BELONGY, MARY O’ LEARY, JENNA WINKLER

The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming
        events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
SPECIAL EVENTS
DECORATE THE DISTRICT
Decorate the District spreads the spirit of Homecoming throughout the City of Columbia
through the decoration of businesses in the Downtown District. Each grouping will be
partnered with a specific establishment and asked to show their creativity with incorporating
the grouping’s overall theme and Mizzou spirit by embellishing the façade of the building.
Decorate with spirit, pride, and creativity, and make sure to have fun!

INTERACTATION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT
• Remember to be courteous and respectful of the establishment as well as its owners and
employees. As students of the University, you are responsible for promoting a positive image
of Mizzou and Homecoming to the outside community.
• 15 points may be deducted if an establishment owner files a complaint about the student
participation.
• Groupings will receive their assigned businesses on Thursday, Sept. 24, and must contact
their designated establishment by Thursday, Oct. 1, to ensure that they agree to the
decorations.
• The designated establishment as well as the grouping must sign a Proof of Contact
contract, which is available in the appendix of the rulebook.
• 10 points will be deducted if your designated establishment is not contacted.
• Points will also be deducted if a design for your designated establishment is not submitted.
The sketch must be initialed by the establishment contact and turned in at the liaison
meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.

MIZZOU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SIGNAGE
• Each grouping will be given a Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) sign that must be placed at
their business.
• The MAA sign will be given out at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8.

DECORATING SPECIFICATIONS & DEDUCTIONS
• Groupings may only use paint to decorate.
• If extra materials are used, your grouping will receive a 10 point deduction.

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DECORATING SP

SPECIAL EVENTS
DECORATING SPECIFICATIONS & DEDUCTIONS
• In addition to the MAA sign, each grouping is required to decorate their business by
displaying Mizzou spirit while incorporating the grouping’s overall theme.
• All window decorations and artwork may display your group’s name and Mizzou spirit, but
may not serve as a venue for advertising your group’s mission or political agenda.
• Decorating will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
• You may leave the establishment once decorations are completed, but while decorating, a
member from the grouping must be present at all times.
• All decorations and clean up must be completed by 4 p.m.
• No points will be awarded if members of a grouping work past 4 p.m.
• Judging will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.

REMOVAL: Each grouping is required to have all decorations down by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday,
Oct. 25. This includes all window paint, which must be completely removed from all windows.
Failure to remove the decorations by 2:30 p.m. will result in disqualification from Decorate
the District. A fine of $100 will be charged to any grouping that does not remove decorations
to the satisfaction of the establishment owner. The approval of the clean-up efforts is at the
discretion of the establishment owner.

POINT BREAKDOWN
Judges will award points for creativity, artistic value, and Mizzou spirit while incorporating the
grouping’s overall theme. The point scale will be from 0-40.

DEDUCTIONS AND FINES
• 10 points will be deducted if the Proof of Contact contract and the initialed detailed sketch
are not turned in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.
• No points will be awarded if members of a grouping work past 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
• Disqualification will result if decorations are not removed by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR DECORATE THE DISTRICT
October 1st: Last day to contact designated business; Proof of Contact contract due at
liaison meeting
October 8th: MAA sign handed out at liaison meeting
October 22nd: Decorate the District between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
October 25th: Decorate the District decorations must be removed by 2:30 p.m.

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PECIFICATIONS & DEDUCTIONS

   SPECIAL EVENTS
   BANNER
   The banner competition is a vital part of the Mizzou Homecoming tradition. Each year,
   residence halls, campus organizations and Greek Chapters design and create banners that
   display their Mizzou spirit and pride while incorporating their overall participation theme.

   COMPETITION BANNER
   For the banner, organizations must incorporate and include the following things:
   • Incorporation of overall designated participation theme
   • The words “Mizzou Homecoming” and “Timeless and True”
   • Name of the Grouping/Organization
   • The banner must be no more than 32 sq. ft (The size of a 4’x8’ sheet of plywood)
   • The banner may be cut or oriented at the discretion of the organization, but cannot exceed
   a surface area of 32 sq. ft.
   • Banners must be made out of plywood with a wooden frame. An example will be sent out at
   a later date.
   • Banners will be dropped off at Reynolds Alumni Center by Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 at 4:00
   p.m.
   • Banners will be picked up at Reynolds Alumni Center by Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at 2:30
   p.m. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification of your banner.
   • They will be displayed in Carnahan Quad with all organization’s banners
   • Nothing requiring an external power source (being plugged into a wall outlet/car battery) is
   permitted.
   • The banner is NOT required to have a 3-D object
   • However, if you have a 3-D object, it may not exceed more than 18 inches past the
   plywood. If your 3D object exceeds this, you will lose 15 points from Banner.

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SPECIAL EVENTS
POINT BREAKDOWN
The judges will assign points to each grouping based on the following:
• Design of the banner
• Incorporation of grouping’s overall theme
• Display of the grouping’s Mizzou Spirit
• Creativity and originality
• Neatness
The point scale will be from 0 - 50.

DEDUCTIONS
• 5 points will be deducted if a sketch of the banner design is not turned in on at the liaison
meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020.
• 5 points will be deducted if the grouping does not include the required elements (name,
destination, theme, etc).
• 15 points will be deducted if the banner exceeds dimensions.
• This includes the 3D object exceeding 12 inches past the bed sheet. No points will be
awarded if the groupings banner is not brought to the designated location on Sunday, Oct.
18, 2020.

IMPORTANT DATES
October 8th: Design submission due.
October 18th: Competition Banners dropped off at designated location by 4 p.m.
Competition Banners judged starting at 4:30 p.m.
October 25th: Banners will be picked up at Reynolds Alumni Center by 2:30 p.m. Failure
to do so will result in a disqualification of your banner.

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TALENT
                     umchomecomingtalent@ missouri.edu

                     2020 TALENT COMMITTEE
                        ABIGAIL BERTZ, JACKSON PTASIENSKI,
                             DANIEL RHEA, MOLLY ROSS

The university community w ill follow the safety guidance of Health Department officials regarding Homecoming
        events. Updates on events w ill be posted on Mizzou.com/Homecoming closer to the event date.
TALENT
OVERVIEW
Homecoming Talent provides the University of Missouri students the opportunity to show-
case their acting, dancing, and singing abilities to their peers. Talent celebrates the Home-
coming tradition by creating spirit and pride in the university and our traditions. Each partici-
pating group will write, direct, and perform a skit no longer than 13 minutes (not including an
introduction video) in the Talent competition. Homecoming Talent will be held in the Jesse
Hall Auditorium on the following dates:

• Monday, Oct. 19th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

PERFORMANCE REQUIRMENTS
Skit must incorporate a plot based on their grouping’s subtheme and incorporate a selected
song that must be approved by the Talent Committee.
• Lyrics of the song may be altered.
• The song must be sung by at least one member of the grouping.
• Two choreographed dances must be included in the skit with music. This music needs to
be different from the selected song.
• Each grouping must have an introduction video for their skit that is no longer than one
minute and 30 seconds.
• The intro video time is not included in the 13 minutes.
• Each grouping must have an element of crowd interaction.

PROPS AND FLATS
• No large, constructed props will be permitted this year.
• Small props and objects will be allowed with the approval by the Talent Committee.
• Individual flats cannot exceed 5 feet wide x 10 feet tall. No more than 6 flats can be used.
Flats may not have a total width greater than 30 feet.

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TAL E N T
DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
• Talent directors’ meetings will be held in the fall with the Homecoming Talent Committee
on a date that will be released in the Talent Director Rulebook.
• Each participating chapter in the grouping must have at least one representative at every
directors’ meeting.
• Points will be deducted from the groupings’ preliminary score each time a representative is
absent from a directors’ meeting. Please refer to the directors’ book for point deductions.
• If a chapter is late to a meeting, additional points may be deducted.

TALENT JUDGING
• The judging panel will consist of six individuals of varying ages, backgrounds and levels of
expertise.
• The judging panel will remain the same for all nights of the Talent competition.
• All judges’ scores will be averaged to determine final talent scores.

POINT BREAKDOWN
• All skits will have the opportunity to receive a maximum score of 150 points from each
judge on the panel.
• The top five of the six possible scores will be averaged together to create the final overall
score.
• For Talent point breakdown, please refer to Talent Directors’ Rulebook.
• Final Talent placings and superlative awards will be revealed with the overall Homecoming
results at Announcements.

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