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THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

HOMECOMING RULE BOOK AND

APPLICATION PACKET

www.uga.edu/homecoming

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information -------------------------------------------------------------- 3-6

Schedule of Events ……………………………..……………………….. 3

Committee Contact Information ………………………………………… 4

General Rules of Competition ………………………..…………………. 5

Application Due Dates................................................................................ 6

Competitions/Events -------------------------------------------------------------- 7-29

Spirit of Homecoming Competition …………………………………….. 7

Spirit Points Allocation.............................................................................. 8

Spirit Teams Competition…………........……………………………...... 9-10

Face of Homecoming Emcee Auditions.................................................... 11-12

Banner Competition ………………………………….…………………. 13-14

Street Painting Competition…………………………….……………….. 15-16

Video Competition …………………………………………………….... 17

Lip Sync Competition…………………………………………………… 18-20

Spirit of Service ………..……………………………………………….. 21-22

Homecoming Parade ……………………………….………………….... 23-24

Homecoming Parade Business Decorations.............................................. 25

Homecoming Parade Mini-Marshal Contest…………….…………….... 26

Homecoming Parade Route……………………………………………... 27

Homecoming King and Queen Court Application ……………………… 28-35

Spirit Squad Application --------------------------------------------------------- 35-36

T-Shirt Order Form -------------------------------------------------------------- 37-38

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, November 3rd

8:30pm Banner Competition Judging

11:59pm – 2am 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 Day of Service (Meet at Tate Reception Hall) 9pm- 1am Dawg House Party (Tate Grand Hall)

Thursday, November 7th

3pm & 8pm Wizard of Oz-Movie Night (Tate Theater) 7pm 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 UGA vs. Appalachian State Football Game

Halftime 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

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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

unionhc@uga.edu or visit www.uga.edu/homecoming.

Student Activities and Organizations Contacts

Phone: 706-542-6396

Matt Galewski, Graduate Assistant for University Union, mattjg@uga.edu

Becki Garrett, Administrative Associate, beckic@uga.edu

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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, 706-542-6396, 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.

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Application Due Dates

*All applications are due by 4:00PM to Becki Garrett, Tate 102B unless

otherwise specified.

Court Application

Due Wednesday, September 18th

Mini Marshal Application (Midnight)

Group T-Shirt Application

Due Friday, October 4th

Spirit of Homecoming Application

Spirit Squad Application

Emcee Audition Application

Lip Sync Application & Routine Write-Up

Parade Application

Due Friday, October 11th

Business Decoration Forms

Due Friday, October 18th

Street Paint Application

Banner Application (along with banner submission)

Video Competition Submission (via e-mail to unionhc@uga.edu)

Due Friday, October 25th

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

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THE SPIRIT OF HOMECOMING

Description: 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).

Date: 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 3rd

2. Banner Competition – Sunday, November 3rd

3. Bulldog Bash – Monday, November 4th

4. Video Competition (voting) - Monday, November 4th - Friday

November 8th

5. Surf and Serve – Monday November 4th – Wednesday

November 6th

6. Day of Service - Wednesday, November 6th

7. Dawg House Party – Wednesday, November 6th

8. Lip Sync Competition – Thursday, November 7th

9. Parade – Friday, November 8th

Registered UGA Student Organizations and Spirit Teams will receive points for

attendance, participation, and enthusiasm. 1st -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).

*Event Subject to Change

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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 - 300

2nd - 200

3rd - 100

Entry – 50

Spirit Video Competition

1st - 300

2nd - 200

3rd - 100

Entry – 50

Lip Sync

1st - 500

2nd - 300

3rd - 200

Can Favorite (Fan favorite determined by canned food donations) - 150

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

1st place - 400 spirit points

2nd place - 300 spirit points

3rd place - 200 spirit points

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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 3rd

2. Banner Competition – Sunday, November 3rd

3. Bulldog Bash – Monday, November 4th

4. Surf and Serve – Monday November 4th

– Wednesday November 6th

5. Video Competition (voting) – Monday November 4th

– Friday

November 8th

6. Day of Service - Wednesday, November 6th

7. Dawg House Party – Wednesday, November 6th

8. Lip Sync Competition – Thursday, November 7th

9. Parade – Friday, November 8th

*Event Subject to Change

For more information, see The Spirit of Homecoming rules and explanation page (page 7).

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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 11th by 4pm.

UGA Registered Student Organization:

Organization Name:

Circle One: Greek Non-Greek

Contact Name:

Phone:

Email:

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Spirit Teams:

Spirit teams must have at least 6 students.

Team Name:

Contact Name:

Phone:

Email:

Team Member Names:

_______________________ _________________________

_______________________ _________________________

_______________________ _________________________

_______________________ _________________________

_______________________ _________________________

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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 11th

by 4pm. Applicants will

also be asked to sign up for an audition time.

Date &: Auditions will be held on Monday, October 14th

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.

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Face of Homecoming Emcee Application

Name: T-Shirt size:

Email: 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 3rd

11pm-12:30am Street Paint Sanford Drive

Monday, November 4th

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 7th

5:30-9:30pm Lip Sync Competition Tate Grand Hall

Friday, November 8th

5-7:30pm Parade Downtown Athens

* Events Subject to Change

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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, 1st place

receives 300 points; 2nd

place receives 200 points; 3rd

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 4th

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.

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BANNER COMPETITION

APPLICATION

Name of Group(s) (no acronyms):

Contact name: Phone:

Email:

Additional contact name: Phone:

Email:

Pick up: Banners may be picked up on Monday, November 4th 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 _________

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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 25th

at 4pm to Tate 102B

Event Date: Sunday, November 3, 2013

Time: 11:59pm - 2 am (Check-in begins at 11:30pm on Sunday on the Tate Plaza

Stage)

Location: Sanford Drive (between Memorial Hall and the Tate Student Center)

Judging: 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: 1st place—300 points, 2nd place—200 points, 3rd

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.

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STREET PAINTING APPLICATION

Name of Group(s):

Contact name: Phone:

Email:

Additional contact name: Phone:

Email:

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:

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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

4th

. 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 e-mail

(unionhc@uga.edu) no later than 4pm Friday, October 25th

. 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: Videos will be posted Monday, November 4th

. Voting is open throughout

Homecoming week and closes Friday, November 8th

at 4pm.

Location: Homecoming Facebook page www.facebook.com/UGAHomecoming

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 - 200 Spirit Points

2nd Place - 150 Spirit Points

3rd Place - 100 Spirit Points

All submissions will be awarded 50 points for participation, and

additional 50 points will be awarded for making the Top 5.

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Lip Sync Competition

Description: 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.

Application: 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 11th 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).

Date: A MANDATORY information meeting will be held on October 17th 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 7th

at 7pm in Tate Grand

Hall, during Homecoming Week.

Judging: 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

Spirit Points: 1st place - 500, 2nd place - 300, 3rd place 200, Can Favorite – 150; all participants

will receive 50 points.

Rules: 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 31st 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.

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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:

Email:

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 11th

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 17th

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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.

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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

Project

Mon. Nov. 4th-

Fri. Nov. 8th

9:00am-4:00pm Room 102 in Tate

Coins for Court Mon. Nov. 4th-

Fri. Nov. 8th

During

Homecoming

Events

All Homecoming Events

Surf & Serve Mon. Nov. 4th-

Wed. Nov. 6th

11:00am-2:00pm Tate Plaza

Day of Service Wed. Nov. 6th 3:00pm-3:45pm

3:45pm-6:00pm

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 4th-8th, 2013 8:00am-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.

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Coins for the Court

Monday-Friday, November 4th-8th. 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 4th-6th, 2013 11:00am-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, 2013 3:00pm-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, 2013. 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

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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, 2013. There will be a mandatory meeting on Monday, October 14th,

6pm. Applicants will be emailed the location of the meeting once their application is turned in.

Event Time: 4:30pm (check-in); Parade begins at 6pm

Location: Downtown Athens; Corner of College Ave. & Dougherty St.

Judging: 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).

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HOMECOMING PARADE APPLICATION

Name of Group/Organization/Team:

Contact name: _______________________ Phone:

Email:

Additional contact name: Phone:

Email:

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.

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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, 2013.

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:

Email:

Additional Contact Name: Phone:

Email:

Name of Business:

Contact Name Phone:

Email: Business Address: __________________________

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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, 2013.

Time: 4:30pm (check-in); Parade begins at 6pm

Location: Downtown Athens; Corner of College Ave. & Dougherty St.

Contest: 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, 2013.

2. 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:

Email:

Recommender name: Phone:

Email:

Please send all applications to…E-mail unionhc@uga.edu

Or by Mail to: Homecoming Committee

102 Tate Center

Athens, GA 30602

All applications must be received by midnight on October 4, 2013.

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 305-613-2279 with any questions.

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Parade Route

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Homecoming King & Queen

Court Application

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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 18th, 2013. First round interviews will take place September 24th – September

25th from 11am-5pm and final interviews will be held October 1st – October 2nd 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 2013

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HOMECOMING COURT APPLICATION

Name: Email 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 18th, 2013, in room 102B of the

Tate Student Center. For more information, please contact Jaime M. Conner

at jmconner@uga.edu.

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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:

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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.

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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 9th, 2013

o October 15th

, 2013

o November 3rd

, 2013

Participate in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, November 8th, 2013

Attend the Homecoming Brunch and Homecoming Game on Saturday, November 9th,

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:

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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 11TH

at 4PM to Becki Garrett in ROOM 102B (Student Activities Office, 1st

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: _________________________________

Email:

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 30th

. I

understand that not attending this meeting will result in not being able to participate with the Spirit Squad

Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

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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 28th

8am-11am Dunk the Gator Tate Plaza

11am-3pm Dunk the Gator Tate Plaza

Sunday, November 3rd

11: pm-3am Street Paint Sanford Drive

Monday, November 4th

7am-11am Bulldog Bash Tate Plaza

11am-3pm Bulldog Bash Tate Plaza

Wednesday, November 6th

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 7th

5:30-9:30pm Lip Sync Competition Tate Grand Hall

Friday, November 8th

3-7:30pm Parade Downtown Athens

6-9pm Carnival Legion Field

9-12pm Carnival Legion Field

* Events Subject to Change

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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, 2013.

Name: ________________________________________

Contact Email: _________________________________

Contact Phone#:________________________________

Signature: ______________________________ Date: ______________

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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: https://www.facebook.com/UGAHomecoming