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informational packet
On behalf of the 2016 EIU HC Steering Committee, I would like to
thank you for your interest in participating in the 2016 EIU
Homecoming Week! EIU’s Homecoming celebration is one of the
largest and longest EIU traditions.
The 2016 EIU Homecoming Celebration –“There’s No Place Like
EIU!” Homecoming 2016 scheduled to take place October 17-22, is
based on the timeless classic – The Wizard of Oz.
The Land of Oz will come to life during EIU Homecoming Week
2016. This week of events will be like no other as there will be
something “old” and something “new” for everyone!
The EIU traditions continues on with classic HC events such
as – Coronation, Family Fun Night, Pep Rally and Parade. Get
ready to “click” your heels to this year’s “New” Homecoming Week
events - Walk the Chalk Art Competition, CAN-struction
Competition and the Bonfire & BBQ!
There really is “No Place Like EIU”! So, get ready to break-out the
Blue Chuck T’s and ease on down the “BLUE” Brick Road on a
memorable journey during EIU Homecoming Week 2016!
We look forward to your participation in making EIU Homecoming
Week 2016 a week of fun, pride and memories for everyone!
2016 EIU HOMECOMING CO-CHAIR2016 EIU HOMECOMING CO-CHAIR
THANK YOU AND GO PANTHERS!
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hc event/contest hc app/form/pdf hc rules/regulations hc design diagram page #
hc elections hc candidates mach form hc elections rules/regulations n/a 12-14
hc instagram contest n/a n/a n/a 15
hc deck the halls blue contest hc decorate blue mach form hc decorate blue rules/regualtions n/a 11
hc fun games hc fun games mach form n/a n/a 21
hc chalk the walk art contest hc chalk the walk mach form hc chalk the walk rules/regulations n/a 18-19
hc scavenger hunt contest n/a hc scavenger hunt rules/regulations n/a 20
hc can-struction project hc can-struction mach form hc can-struction rules/regulations hc can-struction 22-23
hc family fun night hc family fun night mach form hc family fun night rules/regulations n/a 24
hc window painting contest hc window painting mach form & pdf hc window painting rules/regulations hc window painting 16-17
hc house decks contest- greeks hc house decks mach form hc house decks rules/regulations hc house deck design 27-28
hc spirit banner contest hc spirit banner mach form hc spirit banner rules/regulations hc spirit banner design 29-30
hc yell like hell contest hc yell like hell mach form hc yell like hell rules/regulations n/a 25-26
hc parade hc parade entry mach form hc parade entry rules/regulations n/a 42-45
hc 2.5k race/walk hc 2.5k race/walk-TBD hc 2.5k race/walk rules/regulations n/a n/a
hc parade grand marshall nominations
hc parade grand marshallnominations mach form hc parade grand marshall criteria n/a 36-37
hc faculty king/queen nominations
hc faculty king/queen nominations mach form
hc faculty king/queen rules/regulations n/a 33
hc lil’ prince/princess nominations
hc lil’ prince/princess nominations mach form
hc lil’ prince/princess rules/regulations n/a 34-35
hc paint the town blue-community
hc paint the town blue mach form
hc paint the town bluerules/regulations n/a 31-32
hc overall registrationmach form n/a n/a n/a
hc code of conduct n/a n/a
46hc parade conduct-eiu mach form n/a n/a
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hc liability/release waiver rosters-pdf form n/a n/a 38
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information checklist grid
shona coleman parade
emily hendersonactivities & kick off
anita saffaactivities & kick off
MORGAN DAVIS co-chair
HAILEY TEILLER co-chair
MONTANA MAHAFFEY CAMPUS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
ERIC SIEKMANN CAMPUS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
KENDALL CARSTENS ELECTIONS/CORONATION
lauren grosso ELECTIONS/coronation
jordyn reitz marketing
gabriella ramirez panther pride
brianna johnsonsecretary
jordan mclaren parade
Carolyn DavisGraduate Advisior
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titus younggraduate advisor
Karissa Light graduate advisor
tyler vollmergraduate advisor
sara triplettgraduate advisor
CECI BRINKER DIRECTOR OF SLO
Dominique Brown panther pride
Competition Divisions
There will not be any competition between
divisions. Competition will remain within each division
(for example: Lawson Hall will only compete against
Carman Hall and not with Delta Zeta or Epsilon
Sigma Alpha). The only exception is
Homecoming Coronation.
An Overall Winner for each division will be selected
when all Homecoming Week activities have been
completed. Winners will be determined by the
highest overall point totals awarded among the
competing organizations/residence halls within
each division.
First and Second place awards will be given out to
the Overall Divisional winners. Also first and second
place awards will be awarded to Overall Event
winners in each competition.
An overall Homecoming Spirit Award will be awarded
in each division to the EIU Department,
Greek/RSO/Hall that demonstrates excellence in EIU
school spirit and sportsmanship throughout their
preparation and participation in EIU
Homecoming Week.
Overall Homecoming Point Totals will be displayed
on-line prior to and throughout the week of EIU
Homecoming. Overall Homecoming Point Totals in the
RSO/Greek/Residence Hall/Faculty & Staff Divisions
will be available on-line at the 2016 EIU Homecoming
Website beginning Monday, September 20th. For
more information go to www.eiu.edu/homecoming
The competitions in 2016 Homecoming Week will be
divided into the following university Divisions:
This division includes all social-service based
Greek-lettered organizations that include but
are not limited to the PanHellenic, National
Pan-Hellenic and Inter-fraternity Councils
recognized fraternities and sororities. In
addition “local” or “non-affiliated” Greek-lettered
organizations that would include Phi Rho Eta
Fraternity and, Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority.
Two or more Greek organizations competing in
the Greek Division shall compete as one entry.
This division includes all of the on-campus
residence halls and apartment complexes.
This division includes all campus Registered
Student Organizations, which are not affiliated
with PanHellenic, National Pan-Hellenic or
Inter-fraternity Greek-lettered organizations or
Residence Halls.
This division includes all of the EIU Administrators,
faculty, staff and EIU offices/departments.
4. Faculty/Staff Division
2. Residence Hall Division
1. Greek-Lettered Organizations Division
3. Registered Student Organization Division (RSO’s)
This division includes all community-based
businesses, civic groups, organizations and
residents in the Charleston or surrounding areas.
5. Community Division
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OCTOBER 17-22
HC Billy in the SchoolsBilly the Panther Mascot will be spreading EIU Pride during Homecoming Week at area Charleston grade schools and will feature coloring contests for great prizes and giveaways!
The Instagram hunt is on!! Take your best EIU shot and tag Instagram homepage throughout EIU Homecoming Week 2016. Winners will be chosen and featured on the EIU and Homecoming Websites at the end of EIU Homecoming Week. Points will be awarded.
HC No Place Like EIU! Instagram best Photo Contest
This Homecoming event invites Residence Halls and Faculty/Staff Divisions to compete in departmental offices and hall decorating competitions to showcase school spirit for bragging rights, prizes and awards
HC deck the halls Spirit Competition (Residence Hall & Faculty/Staff Divisions)
The House Decks Competition consists of Greek-lettered Organizations designing and displaying decorative lawn displays measuring 4’ x 8’, which are based on various homecoming sub-themes. The House Decks are displayed in Greek Court in front of Greek Chapter Houses throughout Homecoming Week.
HC House Decks (Greek Division)
One of the highlights of EIU Homecoming Week is the official kick-off celebration of EIU pride and spirit! This Homecoming event invites the EIU community to celebrate BLUE Pride by participating in a wide array of music, food, fun games, scavenger hunt, and Sidewalk Chalk Art Contests. There will be fun for everyone to showcase EIU Pride!
HC Kick-off on the Quad (all divisions)
The Spirit Banners Competition consist of all divisions designing and displaying promotional banners that promote school spirit at designated events throughout EIU Homecoming Week.
HC Spirit Banners (All Divisions)
Back by Popular Demand! Spirit T’s will be on sale prior to and throughout Homecoming Week to promote school spirit. T-shirts can be purchased by members of the EIU and Charleston communities for $5.00 each (Small-XL and Youth Sizes) and $7.00 each (XXL-XXXL). A limited quantity HC Spirit Sweatshirts will also be on sale for $15.00 each while supplies last! EIU students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to purchase HC Spirit t-shirts, sweatshirts and show it proudly that there really is “No Place Like EIU! Order yours TODAY while supplies last!for $15.00 each while supplies last! EIU students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to purchase HC Spirit t-shirts, sweatshirts and show it proudly that there really is “No Place Like EIU! Order yours TODAY while supplies last!
HC Spirit T-shirts & Sweatshirts
OCTOBER 17One of the highlights of EIU Homecoming Week is the official kick-off celebration of EIU pride and spirit! This Homecoming event invites the EIU community to celebrate BLUE Pride by participating in a wide array of music, food, fun games, scavenger hunt, and Sidewalk Chalk Art Contests. There will be an Airbrush Artist and fun for everyone to showcase EIU Pride!
HC Kick-off on the Quad
It's time to get into the "Spirit of Giving" during EIU Homecoming Week! EIU Students, Faculty/Staff, Depts., Residence Halls, RSO's, Greeks, and Student-Athletes we will be joining forces in a fight against Hunger can-by-can. This 10-day challenge will feature donated canned goods and non-perishable items in an effort to fill the Civic Engagement Van each day! All donated food collected will be donated to local Charleston Food agencies and pantries.
HC EIU CARES: STUFF-THE-VAN FOOD DRIVE
One of the highlights of EIU Homecoming Week is crowning EIU Royalty - Homecoming King, Queen, Prince and Princess in a coronation ceremony. In addition, the Homecoming Court royalty consists of Faculty King, Queen and Lil’ Prince and Princess who reign throughout EIU Homecoming Week. The elections process consists of campus-wide on-line voting by EIU students, and nominating of EIU faculty, and staff for the respective Homecoming candidate(s) of their choice.
HC The Wizard of PAWS Coronation
The Window Banner Displays competition consist of all divisions designing and decorating windows throughout the EIU campus
HC Window BANNER DISPLAYS - (All Divisions)
The EIU Homecoming Committee is excited to reveal this “New” HC event during 2016 HC Week. EIU students will transform the walkways of EIU into an artistic landscape of Panther Pride! HC participants will be able exhibit on a designated and allotted sidewalk space square. The sidewalk artwork will be on display for the entire week of EIU Homecoming!
HC “Chalk the Walk” Art Contest (All Divisions)
HC "TRIVIA TROLLEY"It's Time to get on-board the HC Trivia Trolley! The HC "Trivia Trolley" will be providing campus trivia, rides and EIU Swag throughout the EIU community to those who display their "True Blue" during Homecoming Week!
OCTOBER 14-24
E A S T E R N I L L I N O I S U N I V E R S I T Y
Family Fun Night at EIU is an entertaining night of fun for EIU, Charleston communities and their families. Activities include BINGO, refreshments, carnival games, Arts & Crafts Stations, fun games and prizes for all ages.
HC Family Fun Night
OCTOBER 20
is a “New Twist” on this year’s HC Bonfire event featuring food and refreshments in addition to S’mores, soda, water, caramel apple slices, hot apple cider/caramel apple cider, apple cider floats, hot cocoa, and the HC DJ playing music. Activities will include games such as Pumpkin Ring Toss, giveaways and more!
HC Bonfire & BBQ
OCTOBER 18
Homecoming Pep Rally and Yell Like Hell event is a campus-wide spirit rally designed to promote Panther spirit and pride in preparation for the home football game. The EIU Cheer teams, and Panther Marching Band will be on hand to lead the EIU Fight Song! An exhibition of student tumbling, cheers/chants, dance routines, and contests will highlight this year’s pep rally event.
HC OZ-some! Pep Rally/Yell Like Hell
OCTOBER 22
HC Rotary Pancake Breakfast - The Rotary Pancake Breakfast consists of an all-you-can-eat sunrise breakfast for the EIU and Charleston communities prior to the start of the EIU Homecoming Race/Walk and parade events. Sponsored by the Charleston Rotary Club, proceeds from this event benefit local charities.
HC Rotary Pancake Breakfast
OCTOBER 21
It’s time to “Think Blue, Wear Blue” at EIU! – To promote school spirit throughout the university during EIU Homecoming Week, the HC "Trivia Trolley" will be providing campus rides and EIU Swag Giveways throughout the EIU community to those who display their "True Blue". In addition, Friday’s will be designated school spirit day throughout the year to promote EIU Pride! Members of the EIU community are encouraged to show their Panther Pride by wearing “EIU Royal Blue every Friday through-out HC Week.
HC “true Blue Friday ”
The EIU Historically Black Greek-lettered organizations will “Stomp It Out! in a battle for braggin’ rights on the yard! This homecoming showcase features a unique display of synchronized strolling.
HC NPHC GREEK STROLL-OFF!
The EIU Homecoming Parade is an annual tradition that consists of over 100 campus/community parade entries featuring a HC Parade Grand Marshall, Distinguished EIU Alumni, decorated cars, bands, banners and floats.
HC Parade
After HC Week it is time to clean-up the campus and community! EIU student volunteers will be on the prowl for the annual campus/community clean-up at the conclusion of EIU Homecoming Week festivities.
HC Trash Bash Campus/Community Clean-up
Individuals and teams armed with cell phones will compete in a series of clues, challenges and photo/video tasks utilizing cutting edge technology.
HC “Scavenger Hunt” Competition (All Divisions)
The Spirit of EIU is alive and well during EIU Homecoming Week, as it is time to “Pack the Stands BLUE” in support ot the EIU Football Panthers as they take on Murray State at O’ Brien Field. EIU Fans who Pack the Stands Wearing Blue! will receive a chance to win FREE “Blue Swag” that includes – HC Spirit Tshirts, foam fingers, rally towels, beads and more! If you are up to the challenge and Bleed Blue, then wear it proudly at the HC Football Game!
HC PACK the Stands BLUE! Challenge
OCTOBER 19
EIU Homecoming Week is a time of celebration shared by EIU students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. In collaborative partnership with the HERC, EIU University Police Dept. and Student Standards Dept. various programs and activities will be offered throughout Homecoming Week to promote alcohol awareness and the importance of EIU Panthers celebrating “Safe and Sober”.
HC PANTHERS SAFE & SOBER
Class reunions have been a time-honored tradition during EIU Homecoming Week. This year, EIU is pleased to welcome back members of the class of 1966 as they celebrate their 50th Reunion. Join your fellow Panthers as EIU alumni and friends reminisce and re-unite in a variety of celebratory events during EIU Homecoming Weekend! For more informa-tion visit - http://www.eiu.edu/homecoming/alumni.php
1966 50th EIU Class Reunion
Welcome EIU Panther Fans to Tent City the official tailgating event that features game day Homecoming festivities, food and fun! EIU alumni, family and friends are invited to attend a pregame tailgate before the EIU Football Panthers take on Murray State.
EIU Alumni Tent City
Annually, the EIU Alumni Association bestows the university’s highest honors on (9) EIU Alumni honorees who have distinguished themselves with outstanding leadership, achievements, service and contributions. The Awards Dinner will recognize lives and legacies of these honorees during EIU Homecoming Week.
EIU Alumni Awards Dinner
HC On-line Packet - AVAILABLE16
HC Overall Registration Form (RSO’s/Halls/Greeks Only)HC Code of Conduct Form DueHC Candidate Applications Due23
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HC CANDIDATE “CHANGES” OR “REPLACEMENT” DEADLINE
HC Liability Release Waiver Rosters DueFFN Games & Booths Form DueHc Window Painting Apps DueHC Yell Like Hell/Pep Rally Applications HC Spirit Banner Applications/Draft/Fees Due - $15.00HC House Deck Applications/Draft/Fees Due - $20.00
SEPTEMBER
HC COMMITTEE & CANDIDATE PHOTO DAYS26-27HC deck the halls Application DueHC Elections/Candidate Campaigning BeginsHC Points On-Line 30
01 HC CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS- PRINCE & PRINCESS
02 HC CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS- KING & QUEEN
03-04 HC ONLINE VOTING/ELECTIONS
04HC Deck the Halls Contest Applications DueHC Parade Grand Marshall Nominations DueFamily fun night apps duehc house decks apps due
05 HC Elections/Candidate Campaigning Ends
07HC Parade Applications Due – community HC Paint the Town Blue Forms Due – CommunityHC Faculty King/Queen Nominations DueHC Lil’ prince/princess nominations
11HC Parade Applications Due – EIU Entries HC Parade Conduct Form Due- EIU Entries Only HC House Decks Pick-up & Drop-off - GreeksHC CAN-struction Application Form Due
13 HC YLH Music Duehc decks painting begins
17HC Deck the Halls Judging – EIU Depts, halls, diningHC Spirit Banner Judginghc chalk the walk judging
HC Family fun night set-up beginsHC House Decks Judging” – GreeksHC CAN-struction Judging19
21 HC Parade Float Judging – EIU Entries
TBD HC ONLINE VOTING/ELECTIONSHC 2.5k Race Walk Registration Due
OCTOBER
13SEPT
9:00-10:00 PMARCOLA/TUSCOLA ROOM
20SEPT
9:00-10:00 PMARCOLA/TUSCOLA ROOM
27SEPT
04OCT
11OCT
OVERALL MEETING
OVERALL MEETING
9:00-10:00 PMARCOLA/TUSCOLA ROOM
OVERALL MEETING
9:00-10:00 PMARCOLA/TUSCOLA ROOM
OVERALL MEETING
9:00-10:00 PMARCOLA/TUSCOLA ROOM
OVERALL MEETING
20SEPT
8:00-9:00 PMOAKLAND ROOM
27SEPT
8:00-9:00 PMCharleston/Mattoon ROOM
04OCT
11OCT
HC PARADE MEETING
HC PANTHER PRIDE/ACTIVITIES
8:00-9:00 PMCharleston/Mattoon ROOM
HC PARADE
8:00-9:00 PMARCOLA/TUSCOLA ROOM
HC PANTHER PRIDE/ACTIVITES
20SEPT
8:00-9:00 PMEFFINGHAM ROOM-CANDIDATES ONLY
01OCT
10:30-4:00 PM1895 ROOM-PRINCE & PRINCESS
02OCT
11OCT
17OCT
ELECTIONS/CORONATION
CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
10:30-4:00 PM1895 ROOM-KING & QUEEN
CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
8:00-9:00 PMEFFINGHAM ROOM-CANDIDATES ONLY
ELECTIONS/CORONATION
3:30-5:00 PMMCAFEE GYM-SOUTH-CANDIDATES ONLY
CORONATION REHEARSAL
19OCT
20OCT
7:30-11:00 PMMCAFEE GYM-SOUTH
PEP RALLY/YLH REHEARSAL
7:30-11:00 PMMCAFEE GYM-SOUTH
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CANDIDATE MEETINGS
SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGS
OVERALL MEETINGS
For more information contact the 2016 Homecoming Co-Chair Morgan Davis, e-mail: [email protected], 2016 Homecoming Co-Chair Hailey Tellier, e-mail – [email protected], or visit us online at www.eiu.edu/homecoming
18 HC Window Painting JudgingHC House Decks Judging
20 HC Paint the Town Blue Judging
15-16 HC Window Painting BeginsHC CAN-struction Begins
12 HC Real Panthers Decorate Blue BEGINS
13-14 HC House Decks Pick-up & Drop-offfall break!
27SEPT
8:00-9:00 PMtbd
HC community relations meeting
04OCT
8:00-9:00 PMtbd
hc community relations meeting
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hc spirit shirt sales @ wiu FB game07
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HC “True Blue Friday”
hc overall meeting: 9-10 PM, charleston/mattoon rmHC elections/coronation meeting: 8-9 pm, effingham rmHC parade meeting: 8-9 pm, oakland rmHC code of conduct, candidate roster forms due
HC office hours beginHC comm. meetings begin06
1st hc overall meeting: 9:00-10:00 PMhc events finalized13hc forms/apps finalizedhc packet finalized15
hc candidate “changes or replacement” due22
eiu family weekendhc spirit t-shirt sales @ fb game24
eiu family weekendHC “True Blue Friday”hc overall registration form23
hc committee & candidate photo days26
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hc overall meeting: 9-10 PM, arcola/tuscola rmhc committee & candidate photo dayshc panther pride/activities meeting: 8-9 PM, charleston/mattoon rmFFN Games & Booths Form Duehc ylh/pep rally spirit banner draft fees duehc house deck draft/fees forms duehc liability release waiver due
2016 HC Master Calendar
HC “True Blue Friday”308
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hc candidate interviews: prince & princess-1895 rm, 10:30-4PM01
04hc ONLINE VOTING/ELECTIONSHC OVERALL MEETING: 9-10 PMHC PARADE MEETING : 8-9 PM, ARCOLA/TUSCOLA RMHC PARADE CONDUCT-EIU, HC PARADE-EIU, HC Window Painting Apps, & HC DECK THE HALLS APPS/FORMS DUE
hc YLH CD/MUSIC DUE13
“Blue” Emerald City CAN-struction ProjectHC Window Painting Judginghc spirit banner judging18
hc candidate interviews: KING & QUEEN-1895 rm, 10:30-4PM02
hc ELECTIONS/CANDIDATE CAMPAIGNING ENDS05hc PARADE-COMMUNITY & HC LIL PRINCE/PRINCESS NOMINATION FORMS DUEhc parade entries due-communityHC Paint the Town BLUE!” – Community Apps DueHC “True Blue Friday”hc Grand Marshall nominations due
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11hc OVERALL MEETING: 9-10 PM, ARCOLA/TUSCOLA RMHC PANTHER PRIDE/ACTIVITIES MEETING: 8-9 PM, ARCOLA/TUSCOLA RMHC ELECTIONS/CORONATION MEETING: 8-9 PM, EFFINGHAM RMHC House Decks Pick-up & Drop-off - GreeksHC Deck the Halls begins – EIU Depts
17hc “KICK-OFF ON THE QUAD”HC Royalty Coronation – Wizard of PAWSMANDATORY HC CANDIDATE WALKTHRUSHC Deck the Halls Judging – EIU DeptsHC Spirit Banner JudgingHC Instagram Contest
19HC Family Fun Nighthc COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT- TBDHC House Decks Judging– GreeksHC YLH PRACTICE
HC Bonfire & BBQHC YLH PRACTICEHC Paint the Town Blue JudgingHC Bonfire & BBQ, 8:00pm
20HC YELL LIKE HELL/PEP RALLYHC PARADE FLOAT JUDGING-EIU ENTRIESHC “True Blue Friday”
21HC PARADE: 9:30 AM O’Brien Field/Stadium FB Tailgate 11:30 AMFB Game vs. Murray State University, 1:00pmHC Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 6:00amHC 2.5k Race/Walk, 9:00amHC NPHC Greek Stepshow, 8:00pm
HC COMMITTEE WRAP-UP MEETINGHC ONLINE SURVEYS DISTRIBUTED25
2016 HC Master Calendar
HC Window Painting Begins15-16
HC Trash Bash Clean-up23HC “True Blue Friday”14
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E A S T E R N I L L I N O I S U N I V E R S I T Y
HC STUFF-THE-VAN! FOOD DRIVE
HC TRIVIA TROLLEY GIVEAWAYShc deck the halls BLUE! CONTEST“THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE EIU” - INSTAGRAM PHOTO CONTESTHC BILLY in the SCHOOLS- Coloring contest
HC KICK-OFF on the QUAD Food & Fun Games
“Chalk the Walk” Art Contest
Airbrush Artist
12pm – 3pm Library Quad
hc “THE WIZARD of PAWS” HOMECOMING CORONATION7pm, McAfee Gym – South
HC FAMILY FUN NIGHT5pm-7pm, MLK Union - GBR
HC SCAVENGER HUNTAll Day, EIU Campus
HC BONFIRE & BBQ 7pm– 10pm, Campus Pond
HC “OZ-some! PEP RALLY/YLH 7pm – 9pm, McAfee Gym – South
HC ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST6am – 12pm - Dirty’s Parking Lot
HC PARADE9:30am, 6th Street – Division Street
HC FOOTBALL TAILGATE
HC “PACK the STANDS BLUE!EIU vs. Murray State
11:00am FB Tailgate
1:00pm, FB Game - O’Brien Field
“TRASH BASH” COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP1:00pm-3:00pm, Old Main
HC HOUSE DECKS & WINDOW BANNER DISPLAYS
“true blue friday”
OCTOBER 22
HC GREEK STROLL-OFF!8pm-11pm, MLK Jr. Union- Grand Ballroom
8:00am - 4pm, MLK Jr. Union
HC PANTHERS on the prowl- safe & soberAlcohol Awareness Demonstrations &
DisplaysAll Day, EIU Campus
1966 50th EIU Class Reunion5:00 pm, MLK Jr. Union – University Ballroom
EIU Alumni Awards Dinner 6:00pm, MLK Jr. Union - Grand Ballroom
EIU Alumni Tent City 11:00-1:00pm, O’Brien Field Parking Lot
OCTOBER 14-24
October 17-22
OCTOBER 18
October 17
OCTOBER 19
OCTOBER 20
OCTOBER 21
For More Information – http://www.eiu.edu/homecoming/
1. Friday, Oct. 7th – Completed
applications are due
2. Monday, Oct 17th – Entries can
begin to decorate in designated
areas – halls, depts., offices, cafete-
rias, union, etc..
3. Monday, Oct. 17th – Entries are
judged between 9:00am – 5:00pm
The following rules apply to all entries regardless of
division:
1. Any “additional” costs incurred to clean up window
area will be charged to entry.
2. All entries must be thematic in nature which should
include your group/dept., EIU and the 2016 HC Theme –
“There’s No Place like EIU” Homecoming 2016
3. Entries cannot use materials that will damage doors,
office walls, furnishings or lobby areas.
4. NO nails, tacks, or staples may be used and all
adhesives used must be fully removable.
5. Door handles MUST remain visible and operational.
Office/door decorations may not impede the usage of
the office or door, compromise ADA compliance, or
pose a safety hazard. Decorations must be fire retar-
dant.
6. NO glitter, confetti, or other small items may be used
without prior administrative approval.
RULES/REGULATIONS:
DATES/DEADLINEs:
1. Judging will be based on the
following criteria :
a. Creativity – originality,
unique design, creative use
of decorations,
b. Display – usage of physical
space, arrangement and
placement of decorations
c. Special Effects – usage of
props, sounds effect, etc.
d. Overall Appeal – appear
ance, exhibits school pride,
color coordination, thematic
use of HC theme
2. Judging will be in 2-Divisions –
Residence Halls and the EIU
Faculty/Staff Divisions
3. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st –
3rd place winners in each of the
following Homecoming Divisions –
Residence Halls, EIU faculty/staff
POINTS/PRIZES: Points to be awarded
and prizes in each division.
judgingDeck the halls blue
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coronation & ELECTION RULES
RULES/REGULATIONS:1. HC Candidate Interviews will be conducted by members
of the EIU Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Charleston community.
2. HC Candidate judging will be based on the following-
60% Candidate Interview Process, 30% HC Campus Voting
Process, HC Candidate Application Process
Eligibility 1. HC Candidates must have a cumulative
GPA of 2.75 and be in good disciplinary
standing to be eligible. If HC Candidates are
found ineligible, candidates have until
Friday, September 23rd, 2016 by 4pm to
appeal the decision or submit the
application of a replacement candidate.
2. Categories: Homecoming King, Queen,
Prince, and Princess (male and female).
3. HC Candidates must be a full-time
student at EIU at the time of the candidate
interviews and election.
4. HC Candidates must be currently in good
standing with the university, Student
Conduct Code and the Office of Student
Standards to be eligible to run for EIU
Homecoming Royalty
5. Each candidate must attend all
meetings, interviews, and photo sessions.
NO EXCEPTIONS OR MAKE-UPS.
6. King and Queen Candidates must have
junior or senior standing-with a minumum
of 60 credit hours pertaining to cumulative
credit hours as stated in the University
Catalog; must be currently enrolled in 12
hours at Eastern Illinois University at time
of candidacy and election, and must have
attended Eastern Illinois University for at
least one full semester.
7. Prince and Princess Candidates must
have no LESS than 30 cumulative credit
hours and no MORE than 60 cumulative
hours at the time of his/her candidacy and
election; must be currently enrolled in 12
hours at Eastern Illinois at time of candida-
cy and election, and must have attended
Eastern Illinois University for at least one
full semester.
8. Members of the 2016 Homecoming
Steering Committee and those affiliated
with are not eligible to run for King, Queen,
Prince, or Princess.
1. Categories of candidates include King, Queen, Prince,
and Princess.
2. A Greek/RSO/Hall must sponsor and/or select their
HC candidate(s).
3. Registered Student Organizations, Residence Halls,
and Greek-lettered Organizations are eligible to spon-
sor one candidate per gender, per category – King,
Queen, Prince, Princess
4. Candidates are required to attend (2) Mandatory
Candidate Meetings – Tuesday, September 20th at 8:00pm in the Effingham Rm. and Tuesday, October 11th at 8:00pm in the Effingham Rm., in the MLK Jr. Union.
5. Candidates Photos will be taken Monday, September 26th from 9:00am to 3:00pm (EXCEPT NOON) and Tues-day, September 27th from 9:00am to 3:00pm (EXCEPT NOON) in the lower-level of Booth Library.
6. Mandatory Coronation Rehearsal/Walk thru will be
Monday, October 17th from 3:00pm-5pm in McAfee Gym - South.
7. Candidates will also be required to complete and
submit a 2016 Homecoming Candidate Application, which
will count for10% of the HC Candidate’s Total Score. The
deadline to submit HC Candidate’s Application is
Tuesday, September 20th.
Nominations
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1. HC Candidates are required to attend mandato-
ry Prince and Princess Candidate Interviews - Saturday, October 1st, between 10:30am-4pm in the 1895 Rm., 2nd Floor MLK Jr. Union, and King and Queen Candidate Interviews - Sunday, October 2nd between 10:30am-4pm in the 1895 Rm., 2nd Floor, MLK Jr. Union.
2. NO ALTERNATE OR MAKE-UP DATES WILL BE
ALLOWED FOR CANDIDATES INTERVIEWS. NO
special arrangements or exceptions will be made.
3. HC Candidate Interviews will count for 60% of
the TOTAL SCORE for all HC candidates except
EIU Faculty King and Queen Candidates.
4. A selected interview team of EIU faculty & staff
will interview candidates.
5. HC Candidates need to sign up for an interview
time after they have turned in their HC applica-
tion. Go to the SAC, 2nd Floor, MLK Jr. Union to
sign-up for HC interviews.
1. Campaigning for Homecoming
Candidates shall run from September 30th-October 5th, 2016 after which all cam-
paign materials must be removed. i.e. flyers,
Facebook, etc.
2. Residence Hall HC candidates can post
campaign materials on their doors and
windows, but MUST follow posting regulations
established by the Office of EIU. Housing and
Dining Services if they wish to post materials
in Residence Hall.
3. Each HC candidate should follow the
guidelines for campaigning and posting of
materials as indicated in the University
Posting Guidelines.
4. Nametags accompanied by wallet size
photos are not allowed.
5. Posting is only allowed on University
bulletin boards and designated areas; viola-
tions could result in disqualification. All
campaign materials posted must be taken
down on October 5th, 2016 by 5:00pm by
respective HC Candidate.
6. Campaigning will be allowed in
academic classrooms, administrative or
departmental offices at the discretion of
university officials. However, HC
campaigning that disrupts the normal flow of
University and academic business is prohibit-
ed.
7. The destruction of campaign materials is
strictly prohibited. HC participants and/or
candidates may not destroy, or defame in
any way another HC candidate during the
campaigning and elections process.
8. Campaigning costs cannot exceed $200.00
per HC candidate (including homemade or
professional designed marketing materials,
articles of clothing, and donated items.
9. Sidewalk chalking is expressly
FORBIDDEN for the purpose of
candidate campaigning
10. NO signs, posters, or any other
materials may be posted on surfaces, walls,
doors or windows. Etc. that are not designat-
ed as university posting areas.
elections1. Homecoming On-line Elections will be held on
Monday, October 3rd and Tuesday, October 4th.
2. The On-line Voting will be available beginning at
12:00am Monday, October 5th and ending at 11:59pm Tuesday, October 6th.
3. The EIU student body vote will count for 30% of
the TOTAL SCORE for all HC candidates except EIU
Faculty King and Queen candidates.
4. Currently enrolled EIU students areeligible to
vote for one King, Queen, Prince, and Princess
candidate of choice per category
5. EIU Student Voters must vote on-line in
accordance with voting regulations.
6. The King, Queen, Prince and Princess candidates
receiving the highest number of votes, along with
application and interview scores will be crowned
the 2016 EIU Homecoming King, Queen, Prince,
and Princess.
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interview
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on-line voting
A representative of the HC Candidate must file a
written grievance with the 2016 HC Committee
Co-chairs within 24 hrs. of the alleged infraction
or violation of the above stated HC Campaign
Rules may/will result in further sanction decided
by the 2016 Homecoming Steering Committee and
could include but not be limited to:
1. Disqualification of a HC Candidate
2. Reduction in HC Overall Points
3. Reduction in HC Candidate votes
elections grievances/violations
1. The 2016 Homecoming Committee shall be
responsible for proper upgrade, maintenance
and monitoring of on-line voting Homecoming
Elections
2. On-line voting will be the only
available forum for “official” voting in the 2016
EIU Homecoming elections
3. The tabulation of votes will be
supervised by the ITS Dept. The final 2016
Homecoming Elections official results will be
tabulated, certified and announced by the 2016
Homecoming Steering Committee.
4. There will be an additional campaign period
for the tied Homecoming candidates, to be
established and monitored by the 2016 Home-
coming Coronation and Elections
Sub-committee.
5. In case of questions or further clarification contact the 2016 Homecoming Co-Chair Morgan Davis, e-mail: [email protected] or 2016 Homecoming Co-Chair Hailey Tellier, e-mail – [email protected]
For more information go to the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week website at- www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
1. October 17th – 21st - Photos must be emailed
by 4pm daily to be entered into the HC
Instagram Challenge.
1. The EIU 2016 Homecoming Instagram
Challenge is open to all Instagram follow-
ers who are 17 years of age or older at
the time of entry and live in the USA.
2. The contest is not sponsored, associat-
ed or administered by Instagram.
3. By entering participants agree to
release EIU and Instagram from any
responsibility, liability, damages or loss.
4. Contestants agree to abide by the
terms of the EIU 2016 Homecoming Insta-
gram official rules/regulations and deci-
sions, which are final and binding on all
matters.
5. Participants can enter as follows:
a. Take an AMAZING picture of
YOURSELF or GROUP!
b. Dress-up as your favorite Wizard
of Oz character
c. Follow us on Instagram-
#eiuhc16bestphoto
d. To be tagged include a HC
caption or tagline on the
photo: #eiuhc16bestphoto
6. All photos will be screened for appropri-
ateness (NO alcohol, drug, weapons,
and/or inappropriate/illegal references)
should be in the photo submitted.
7. Winning photos will be selected and
posted Friday October 21st by noon on
EIU’s 2016 Homecoming webpage
on Instagram
1. Group and Individual Overall Winners will be
selected and notified. Bonus points will be
awarded to the individual and group photo with
the MOST “Likes” and they shall be declared
the winner!
2. Participants grant the 2016 EIU Homecoming
Steering Committee, the right to use, announce
and publish their Instagram handle and photo
submission
3. In case of a “Tie” a winner will be declared
based – Creativity, Originality, Theme, and
School Spirit
dates/deadlines
JUDGING
rules & regulationsFor more information go to the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week website at- www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
RULES/REGULATIONS:
1. Individuals and Groups will be awarded
prizes. Only one prize will be awarded per
individual or group submission.
2. Bonus points will be awarded to Group
Photo winner.
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1. Friday, September 23rd – Completed window
applications and fees are due ($10.00)
2. Friday, September 23rd - draft copy of
window artwork/design is due electronically
(PDF or JPG or in person (Hand drawn)
3. Saturday, Oct.15th & Sunday, 16th – All
Divisions begin to paint in designated areas.
RSO & Greek Divisions assigned windows at
MLK Jr. Union – 12pm – 6pm
4. Monday, Oct. 18th – Windows paintings
judged in All Divisions
5. Sunday, Oct. 23rd – Window Painting Clean-up
to be completed by 5:00pm (MLK Union)
The following rules apply to all entries
regardless of division
1. All entries must be thematic and should
include your group/dept., EIU and the 2016
HC Theme – “There’s No Place Like EIU”
Homecoming 2016
2. Only “Water Soluable” Crayola Markers
provided by the 2016 HC Steering Committee
may be used on windows in the MLK Jr.
Union
3. Window spaces will be randomly designat-
ed in advance. Each space will be a ___X____
square. The window design must not exceed
the size of the designated space.
4. Participants are not permitted to use their
own materials without approval. Any groups
or individuals using un-approved markers or
materials will be disqualified.
5. Clean-up is the responsibility of the group
and must be completed on Sunday, October
23rd between 11:00am - 5:00pm. Cleaning
supplies to be provided by the HC Steering
Committee. Failure to complete cleaning by
deadline will result in $50.00 late fee charge.
6. Any “additional” costs incurred to clean up
window area will be charged to Residence
Hall, RSO, Greek organizations and EIU
Office/Dept..
7. NO “alterations” or “changes” in content
or original artwork/lay-out design can be
made after design has been submitted.
8. Do not paint up to edge of glass. Leave
about 2” -inches or more of unpainted
window on ALL sides and edges of window.
9. Provide your own tarp or plastic covering
to be spread under the window area prior
to window painting.
1. Judging will be based on the following criteria
- Originality, Theme, Creativity, Content,
& Neatness.
2. Winners will be announced and receive
recognition at all HC Week events
dates/deadlines
JUDGING
RULES/REGULATIONS:
Participation, Prizes, and Bonus Points to be
awarded in each division. For more information
go to the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week website at
- www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
points/prizes
WINDOW PAINTING COMPETITION
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Please provide in the space below a lay-out sketch/artwork of the window design. Be sure to include color
scheme, theme, group name, words or phrases as required. Keep in mind this activity is to promote EIU
Homecoming and school spirit.
Deadline to COMPLETE and RETURN this form is no later than September 23rd by 4:00pm at the HC Overall
Meeting.
GROUP/DEPT NAME:
name/contact: email:
division: hall rso greek faculty/staff
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artwork/design
1. Artwork must be original design and NOT
stenciled or traced. Must incorporate – EIU,
group name and the 2016 HC Week Theme –
“There’s No Place Like EIU”
2. Sidewalk spaces will be randomly desig-
nated in advance. Each space will be a
square. Artwork must not exceed the size
of the designated square.
3. Some sidewalk spaces may have cracks
and color or texture variations. Spaces are
limited, and will not be subject to transfer.
4. Washable chalk supplies will be required.
No other supplies will be allowed.
5. All artwork must be appropriate for
public viewing by all ages; no lewd, graphic
violence, political or commercial
advertisements are implied or permitted.
6. Digital photos will be taken. The EIU 2016
Homecoming Steering Committee reserves
the right to use photographs for EIU
publicity purposes.
1. Points to be awarded and prizes in each division.
DATES/DEADLINEs1. Friday, September 30th – Completed applica-
tions are due and draft copy of sidewalk
artwork/design is due electronically (PDF or
JPG) or in person (hand drawn)
2. Tuesday, Sept. 27th & Tuesday, Oct. 11th – HC
Panther Pride Activities Sub-committee
Meetings
3. Monday, October 17th – Begin to draw on
sidewalk in designated areas
4. Monday, Oct. 17th, 2016 – Sidewalk drawings
will be judged in HC Divisions – RSO, Residence
Halls, Greek.
5. Monday, Oct. 17th - Judging will occur
between NOON and 3:00 p.m.
1. Judging will be based on overall design,
interpretation/execution of HC theme,
creativity, originality, skill, and use of colors.
2. Awards and points will be presented to the
1st – 3rd Overall Winners
chalk the walkrules & regulations
POINTS/PRIZES
RULES & REGULATIONS
judging
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Please provide in the space below a lay-out sketch/artwork of the Sidewalk Chalk design. Be sure to
include color scheme, theme, group name, words or phrases as required. Keep in mind this activity is to
promote EIU Homecoming and school spirit.
Deadline to COMPLETE and RETURN this form is no later than Friday, September 30th by 4:00pm at the HC
Overall Meeting.
GROUP/DEPT NAME:
name/contact: email:
division: hall rso greek faculty/staff
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artwork/design
scavenger hunt
For more information go to the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week website at - www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
1. There is no registration deadline
required to participate. All eligible
participants MUST be currently EIU
Faculty/Staff or EIU students.
2. Participants must check-in @ 12:00pm
and will be given Scavenger Hunt Clues
beginning at 12:30pm
3. Students must return with document-
ed “proof” to the Student Activity
Center, MLK Jr. Union, 2nd Floor by
4:00pm DEADLINE!
RULES & REGULATIONS1. Tuesday, Sept. 27th – HC Panther Pride/Activities
Sub-committee Meeting
2. October 17th - “The Scavenger Hunt” will take place
during the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week Kick-Off on the Quad
DATES/DEADLINEs
1. HC Spirit Tshirts will be awarded as prizes to the top
3 finishers!
POINTS/PRIZES
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1. Tuesday, Sept. 27th – HC Panther Pride/Activi-
ties Sub-committee Meeting
2. Monday, October 17th – Fun Games on-site
registration HC Kick-off on the Quad 1. On-site registration and check-in by
12:00pm is required to participate. All eligible
participants will be required to check-in
on-site 20-minutes PRIOR to start of HC Fun
Games.
2. Participants MUST be EIU Faculty/Staff or
currently enrolled EIU students. Participants
are required to have signed-off on HC
Liability Release Waiver Roster PRIOR to
participation in HC Fun Games
3. Teams will be comprised of a total of (6)
members – (3) Men and (3) Women
1. Teams will compete in a series of “Minute To
Win It!” Games for points and prizes. Points will
be awarded for participation.
2. “Bonus Points” will be awarded to teams for
1st – 3rd Place overall finishes in each
HC Division.
3. The team with the MOST Points at the end of
the competition wins!
dates/deadlines
JUDGING
RULES/REGULATIONS:
1. Points to be awarded -“Participation” and
“Bonus Points”. HC Spirit Tshirts will be
awarded as prizes to members of the Overall
Winning Team in each division.
points/prizes
MINUTE-TO-WIN IT! FUN GAMES COMPETITION
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For more information go to the 2016 EIU
Homecoming Week website at -
www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
1. Tuesday, Sept. 27th – HC Community Relations
Sub-committee Meeting - TBD
2. Tuesday, Oct. 11th – Completed applications
are due
3. Friday/Oct.14th – Sunday/Oct. 16th Begin
on-site build beginning 9am - 7pm
4. Friday, Oct. 21st - Begin tear-down 12pm – until.
1. Completion of entry form by deadline
required to participate.
2. Participants MUST sign-off on a “Liability
Release Waiver” BEFORE participating
3. HC participants will be requested to
“VOLUTEER” build time and a monetary
donation that will be "ASSIGNED" to Hc
participants towards the purchase of
"SPECIFIED" canned goods and
non-perishables.
4. HC participants will be required to provide
a MAXIMUM of (5) “Volunteer” builders
on-site during scheduled build set-up/tear
down shift times
5. All eligible participants will be required to
check-in on-site PRIOR to start of
CAN-struction.
6. No opened or exposed food. Cans must
be full, unopened, and with labels intact/
legible.
7. NO dented cans, expired, glass containers,
pet food, open kgs. or alcoholic beverages.
8. Tear-down will be an All Volunteers
campus effort. HC participants will be
required to assign (5) volunteers scheduled
to assist on Sunday, October 23rd beginning
at 12:00pm. Failure to provide volunteers may
result in fine or deduction of HC points
9. ALL canned goods and non-perishables
will be donated to local food pantries
1. Always Observe Safety Precautions! Watch
where you are walking. Don't run.
2. Closed toed shoes are necessary for protec-
tion against foot injuries.
3. The use of illegal drugs or alcohol or being
under the influence shall be cause for dis-qualifi-
cation and can result in reduction of HC Points.
4. Do not distract the attention of fellow volun-
teers. Do not engage in any act which would
endanger another person.
5. Lift correctly - with legs, not the back. If the
load is too heavy get help.
dates/deadlines
proper safety
RULES/REGULATIONS:
1. Points to be awarded - Participation and
“Bonus Points” will be awarded.
points/prizes
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“BLUE” EMERALD CITY CAN-STRUCTION Project
Deadline to COMPLETE and RETURN this form is no later than Tuesday, October 11th by 9:00pm at the HC
Overall Meeting. For more information go to the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week website at -
www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
GROUP/DEPT NAME:
name/contact: email:
division: hall rso greek faculty/staff
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# of VOLUNTEERS provided:
BUILD-SITE DONATIONS/VOLUNTEERS
donation amount:(make checks payable to Eastern Illinois University)
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
set-up shifts tear down shiftsoct 18th @ 8am-5pm oct 23rd @ 12pm-5pm
Please provide below the names/emails of HC participants, shift and shift time for each. Must work a
minimun of 1-hour per HC participant.
“BLUE” EMERALD CITY CAN-STRUCTION Project
“CREATION STATIONS”
1. Tuesday, Sept. 27th – HC Community Relations
Sub-committee Meeting - Effingham Room
2. Tuesday, Oct. 4th – Completed applications
are due
3. Wednesday, Oct. 19th – Check-in & Set-up
begins at 5pm in the MLK Jr. Union
1. The RSO’S, Greeks and Hall Divisions
participants competing in EIU Homecoming
Week will have the opportunity to sponsor a
“Creation Station” for the Family Fun Night
event. Homecoming “Creation Stations” can
be in the form of a carnival game/booth or
a craft station.
2. To sponsor a “Creation Station” sponsors
must submit an application form and select
a fun carnival game or craft activity for
ages ranging between 5 years old – 13 years
old.
3. Participants can sponsor (1) creation
station and are responsible for staffing the
station with a minimum of (2) volunteers
throughout the Family Fun Night event.
4. Participants are responsible for providing
ALL decorations, supplies and prizes
associated with the game event. Prizes
should be provided for a minimum of (30)
game participants. Candy should be
provided at a “minimum”.
5. Tables and chairs can be provided upon
request by “Creation Stations” and must be
requested PRIOR to the event on the
sponsor application form.
6. All “Creation Station” are subject to
screening and approval. The 2016 EIU
Homecoming Committee “reserves” the
right to deny or change any carnival game
or craft deemed unsafe, danger to the
welfare and safety of others, not in good
taste or detrimental in nature.
dates/deadlines
RULES/REGULATIONS:
Points to be awarded - “Participation” Points will
be awarded. “Bonus Points” will be awarded for –
Kid’s Choice, Best Display, and School Pride.
points/prizes
For more information go to the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week website at - www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
Family fun night
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1. Friday, Sept. 30th – Completed applications & waivers are due
2. Tuesday, Sept.27th – Panther Pride/Activities Sub-committee Mtg.
3. Tuesday, Oct. 11th - Panther Pride/Activities Sub-committee Mtg.
4. Thursday, Oct. 13th – YLH CD/Music Due in MLK Jr. Union – SAC
5. Wed./Oct. 19th, & Thurs./Oct. 20th – YLH Rehearsals
dates/deadlines1. The routine will be
judged on 25% - Creativi-
ty, 25% -School Spirit, 15%-
Dress/Appearance, 35%-
Synchronization/Execution
by a panel of EIU facul-
ty/staff judges.
judging
1. Points to be awarded - Participation and Bonus Points will be
awarded in each HC Division.
2. “Bonus Points” will be awarded for 1st – 3rd Place in each HC
Division.
3. “Bonus Points” will be awarded for – Best Overall Performance,
Best Skit/Choreography, Best Costume, and Best School Spirit
points/prizes
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For more information go to the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week website at - www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
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1. Completion of entry form by deadline
required to participate.
2. Participants MUST be currently enrolled
EIU students. Current members of EIU
Inter-collegiate cheer teams/squads are
ineligible to compete in YLH Competition i.e.
Pink Panthers, Cheerleaders.
3. Yell Like Hell representatives are required
to attend (2) Panther Pride/Activities
Sub-committee Meetings – September 27th in
the Charleston/Mattoon Rm and October 11th
in the Arcola/Tuscola Room, MLK Jr. Union at
8pm-9pm
4. Maximum of 18 participants per Yell Like
Hell (YLH) team/squad.
5. ALL YLH participants MUST sign-off on the
“Liability Release Waiver” PRIOR to perform-
ing. Failure to do so can result in partici-
pants not allowed to perform. There will be
(2) Alternates allowed per team/squad. ALL
alternates are required to be listed on
team/squad roster.
6. Cheer/Chants/Skits routines and music
must be free of profanity and inappropriate
behavior. Routines must be screened and
approved by the EIU HC Steering Committee.
7. Each group is allotted a maximum of 7-
minutes to perform. Time begins with the
group entering performance area and
signals “ready” and ends when group exits
area.
8. Groups that EXCEED time limit may be
subject to a maximum deduction of a
5-point- overall penalty by the judges.
9. Routines must incorporate (4) key
elements - “Skit Introduction”, tumbling/stunt,
EIU cheer/chant and props in order to be
eligible for maximum points possible.
10. Cheer/Chants/Skits must be relevant to
EIU and the 2016 Homecoming Theme
–“There’s No Place Like EIU” Homecoming
2016
11. All music, chants, skits, props,
costumes/apparel, etc. must be “screened”
RULES/REGULATIONS: and approved by HC Steering Committee
PRIOR to team/squad performance.
12. ALL MUSIC MUST BE EDITED VERSIONS and
BURNED ON A CD and submitted in advance.
NO EXCEPTIONS! Music/songs must be
turned into the Homecoming Committee no
later than Thursday October 13th, 2016 in the
MLK Jr. Union – Student Activity Center.
13. The FINAL music CD must be provided at
the YLH walk-through/ rehearsal. The CD
must be labeled with all of the following:
song choices and the organization/team
name and is subject to approval and editing.
The assigned rehearsals will be held at
McAfee Gym on Wednesday, October 19th,
7:30pm-11:00pm and Thursday, October 20th,
7:00pm – 11:00pm.
14. All teams/squads representatives are
required to attend the designated HC
meetings and rehearsal, failure to do so can
result in a disqualification from the competi-
tion. Routines, costumes, props and music be
pre-screened and approved by HC Steering
Committee. NO EXCEPTIONS!
15. On the night of the YLH performances,
Friday October 21st, 2016, each team/squad
must check in at least 30 minutes prior to
the start of the competition.
16. ALL teams/squads must provide a Music
Tech Assistant to assist DJ with music cues
throughout YLH performance
17. Pyramids are no higher than 3|2|1. NO
BASKET-TOSS FLIPS are allowed. Safety
spotters are required for any and all ariel or
tumbling moves/movements
18. All routines MUST be performed with
safety mats and with EIU Cheer Team Spot-
ters. NO EXCEPTIONS.
19. The 2016 EIU Homecoming Committee,
reserves the right to disqualify the perfor-
mance and/or any participant(s), due to
inappropriate music, conduct, routine, props,
apparel or failure to adhere to safety
guidelines
20. Each routine MUST comply with the
safety guidelines outlined. Failure to adhere
to safety guidelines will result in the
Dis-qualification of group or individuals.
1. Tuesday, Sept. 27th - HC PP/Activi-
ties Sub-committee Meeting
2. Tuesday, Oct. 4th – Completed
applications, fees ($15.00) and draft
copy of artwork/design are due
electronically (PDF or JPG) or in
person (hand drawn)
3. Tuesday, Oct, 11th – HC PP/Activi-
ties Sub-committee Meeting
4. Thursday, Oct. 13th – House Deck
Ply-Boards Drop-off/Pick-up.
5. Monday, Oct. 17th – House Decks
on Display
6. Tuesday, Oct. 18th – House Decks
Judging
1. Greek-lettered organizations must submit application
form and a draft of design artwork
2. The House Decks display must not differ from original
design artwork. Significant differences or modifications to
design will result in disqualification.
3. The design must include theme – “There’s No Place Like
EIU!” Homecoming 2016 theme and Greek letters/crest/etc...
4. House Decks Ply-wood boards measuring 4’ x 8’ will be
provided for a fee of $20.00. Paint supplies are the respon-
sibility of each Greek-lettered organization.
5. House Decks Ply-wood boards will be dropped-off or
picked-up on Monday, October 10th
6. Drop-off only to on campus chapter houses in Greek
Court. Greek-Lettered organizations located off campus
can pick up boards on Thursday, October 13th at the EIU
Facilities and Planning Management Dept. behind O’Brien
Football Stadium at intersection of Grant St. and Hayes St.)
7. House Decks should be displayed beginning Monday,
October 17th by 9am or can result in disqualification
from judging.
8. ALL House Decks are subject to be judged on Tuesday,
October 18th by 4:30pm
9. Points will be awarded and averaged for no more than (2)
House Decks per Greek pairings/groupings.
10. House Deck scoring will be based on – Originality, Cre-
ativity, Thematic Use
11. Overall Scoring for Greek pairings will consist of taking
the individual score of each HC House Deck to determine
the average score. For HC Groups of 3 or more, the
"lowest" individual house deck score will be eliminated to
determine the average score.
dates/deadlinesRULES/REGULATIONS:
1. Points to be awarded - Partici-
pation and Bonus Points will be
awarded in each HC Division.
“Bonus Points” will be awarded for
1st – 3rd Place in each HC Division.
points/prizes
For more information go to the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week website at - www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
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Please provide in the space below a lay-out sketch/artwork of the House Deck design. Be sure to include
color scheme, theme, group name, words or phrases as required. Keep in mind this activity is to promote
EIU Homecoming and school spirit.
Deadline to COMPLETE and RETURN this form is no later than Friday, September 30th at the HC Overall
Meeting.
GROUP/DEPT NAME:
name/contact: email:
division: greek
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BOARD DESIGN – GREEK DIVISION
“SPIRIT BANNER” COMPETITION
1. Tuesday, Sept. 27th - HC PP/Activities
Sub-committee Meeting
2. Tuesday, Oct. 4th - Completed applications,
fees ($15.00) and draft copy of artwork/design
is due electronically (PDF or JPG) or in person
(hand drawn) are due
3. Thursday, Oct. 6th – HC Sprit Banner Pick-up
4. Tuesday, Oct. 11th - HC PP/Activities
Sub-committee Meeting
5. Monday, October 17th HC Spirit Banner
Judging
1. Purchasing of HC Spirit Banners is “option-
al” but can be pre-ordered at the request of
a Greek/RSO/Hall or EIU Dept.by the EIU
Homecoming Steering Committee.
2. Spirit Banners purchased will need to be a
standard white queen-sized sheet measur-
ing 90” x 102”.
3. Banners can be purchased from the UB
Homecoming Committee at $15.00 and
picked-up in the MLK Jr. Union – Student
Activity Center, 2nd Floor, Rm. #________by
October 6th, 2016 by 4:00 p.m.
4. Spirit Banner must include EIU and 2016 HC
theme –“There’s No Place Like EIU”, Home-
coming 2016, and Greek/RSO/Hall name.
5. All banner slogans and designs MUST be in
good taste, NO reference or depictions in
design to drugs, alcohol, sex, etc. Failure to
do so can result in disqualification from the
competition and/or loss of HC points.
6. Spirit Banners must be checked-in and
displayed at the 2016 EIU Homecoming
Coronation, Pep Rally, Parade and Football
Game events to receive HC points through-
out the week.
7. Spirit Banners must be on display in the
McAfee Gym for Homecoming Coronation by
5:00 pm, Monday, October 17th, 2016 in order
to be JUDGED for the banner competition.
8. Spirit Banners MUST be picked up after
each EIU Homecoming Week activity or
event. Failure to do so by participants may
result in HC point(s) Deduction in TOTAL
Points and Scoring.
dates/deadlines
RULES/REGULATIONS:
1. Points to be awarded - Participation and
Bonus Points will be awarded in each HC Division.
“Bonus Points” will be awarded for 1st – 3rd Place
in each HC Division.
points/prizes
For more information go to the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week website at - www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
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Please provide in the space below a lay-out sketch/artwork of the HC Spirit Banner design. Be sure to
include color scheme, theme, group name, words or phrases as required. Keep in mind this activity is to
promote EIU Homecoming and school spirit.
Deadline to COMPLETE and RETURN this form is no later than Tuesday, October 4th by 9:00pm at the HC
Overall Meeting.
GROUP/DEPT NAME:
name/contact: email:
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spirit banner design
division: hall rso greek faculty/staff
1. Friday, Oct. 7th - HC Application Forms due
1. Categories of competition are as follows:
Panther Pride Competition- spirited
apparel, thematic attire, costumes, props,
music, facepainting, cheers/chants
Window Painting Competition – spirited and
thematic window designs and displays
etc. Note: Window Painters & Window
Painting Kits can be provided by EIU.
Interior Decorating Competition – inside
spirited and thematic displays and
decorations etc..
Exterior Decorating Competition – outside
spirited and thematic displays,
decorations, signage, banners etc..
2.The competition is open to all Charleston area –
businesses, civic groups, and state/local agencies.
3. There will be (2) Divisions of competitions –
Major Division – 26+ or more local employees,
Minor Division – 25 or less local employees.
4. All entries must be thematic in nature & include
2016 EIU Homecoming Theme - “There’s No Place
Like EIU”
5. Prizes and awards will be given to 1-3rd place
winners in each division.
6. A panel of EIU and Charleston representatives
will judge the “Best” and most “Creative” displays
of EIU spirit and pride throughout EIU Homecom-
ing Week.
7. Special Recognition will be given for – BEST in
Pride and People’s Choice.
dates/deadlines
RULES/REGULATIONS:
Each year the “Paint the Town BLUE” Contest is held
throughout the city of Charleston in support of EIU
Homecoming Week. Sponsored in conjunction with the
City of Charleston Tourism Dept., the “Paint the Town
BLUE!” is an annual celebration for local Charleston
businesses, civic groups and agencies to showcase
their support during the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week –
“There’s No Place Like EIU” scheduled to take place
Monday – October 17th-22nd. The Charleston communi-
ty is invited to showcase their Panther Pride throughout
the week-long celebration.
For more information go to the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week website at - www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
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Deadline to COMPLETE and RETURN this form is no later than Friday, October 7th
Local Business Name:
Local Business Address:
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paint the town blue
E-mail:
Contact Person Name: # Local Employees:
Competitions: (Please check all that apply)
Panther Pride Competition Window Painting Competition
Interior Competition Exterior Competition
DESCRIPTION: Please provide a brief description of your entry/entries
Category of Competition: Minor DivisionMajor Division
ALL
Friday, Oct 7th - HC Nominations/Application
Forms due
Monday, Oct. 17th – Mandatory HC Royalty
Rehearsals/Walk-thrus
1. The 2016 EIU Faculty/Staff King & Queen will
be selected on the basis of his/her contribu-
tions, civic involvement, personal contribu-
tions, achievements or distinction that he/she
has brought to EIU.
2. Nominees should be persons who have
demonstrated university pride, service and
commitment to EIU
3. 2016 EIU Faculty/Staff King & Queen Nomi-
nee(s) should be a current EIU faculty or staff.
4. Individual must be available to serve as
2016 HC Royalty
5. The 2016 EIU Faculty/Staff King & Queen
nominee must be willing to participate in HC
activities that include – HC Coronation Cere-
mony on Monday, October 17th and HC
Parade and HC Football Game on – Saturday,
October 22nd
Annually, the EIU community bestows on EIU Faculty/Staff who exhibits and exemplifies EIU pride, service and contributions the honor of serving as the HC Facul-ty/Staff King and Queen.
A EIU faculty or staff member can be nominated by members of the EIU community and is honored to serve as EIU Homecoming Royalty throughout HC Week.
RULES & REGULATIONS
DATES/DEADLINEs
FACULTY/Staff “KING & QUEEN” NOMINATIONS
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1. Friday, Oct 7th - HC
Nominations/Application
Forms due
2. Monday, Oct. 17th –
Mandatory HC Royalty
Rehearsals/Walk-thrus
1. HC Candidates must be between the ages of 5 -8 by Octo-
ber 7, 2016.
2. HC Candidates should submit a standard 8X10 B/W headshot
photo to be used in the 2016 HC Booklet
3. HC Candidates should submit a 5-7-minute "Express Your-
self" Youtube video presentation on - "Why I Want to be a
Future Panther".
4. Applications, videos, and photos must be submitted to - HC
Coronation Advisor/Sara Triplett - [email protected] by
October 7, 2016.
5. This is a “Fun” contest, NOT a beauty pageant; contestants
will be judged by a panel of HC judges on overall presenta-
tion - personality, themed attire, display of EIU school spirit,
confidence, and speaking ability.
6. Past winners of the EIU Homecoming Lil’ Prince& Princess
competition are NOT eligible to compete.
7. Contestant must be a child or sibling related to a currently
enrolled EIU Student or employed EIU faculty/staff member.
8. The 2016 EIU Homecoming Lil’ Prince & Princess crowning will
take place at the HC Coronation Ceremony schedule to take
place, Monday, October, 17th @ 7:00pm, McAfee Gym.
9. Winners will each receive a crown, sash, HC t-shirt, trophy,
and gift bags.
10. The 2016 EIU Homecoming Lil’ Prince & Princess Winners will
be required to participate in HC Coronation Ceremony and
HC Parade events.
11. Rehearsal will be on MONDAY, OCTOBER, 17th 2016 at
4:00pm-5pm EIU – McAfee Gym – South
12. HC CORONATION WALK-THRU IS MANDATORY. PLEASE BE
PROMPT.
1. HC Candidates applications will
be reviewed by a panel of HC
Steering Committee members. All
HC Candidates will be notified of
the HC Winners prior to HC Week.
dates/deadlines
JUDGING
RULES/REGULATIONS:
For more information go to the 2016 EIU Homecom-ing Week website at - www.eiu.edu/homecoming or Call (217) 581-5522.
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“LIL’ PRINCE & PRINCESS” NOMINATIONS
Please Submit this application form NO LATER than Friday, October 7th
Child’s NAME:
Child’s age:
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“LIL’ PRINCE & PRINCESS” NOMINATIONSChild’s birthdate:
Child’s year in school:
I hereby grant Eastern Illinois University/2016 EIU Homecoming Committee permission to use my child’s
likeness in a photograph and/or video in any and all of its publicitv, including website and Face book,
Instagram without payment or any other consideration. I understand and agree that these materials
will become the property of the 2016 EIU Homecoming Committee and will not be returned.
I hereby irrevocably authorize the Eastern Illinois University/2016 EIU Homecoming Committee to edit,
alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute this photo for purposes of publicizing the 2016 EIU Homecom-
ing Week.
In addition, I waive the right in inspect or approve the finished product, including written or
electronic copy, wherein my child’s likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or
other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph.
I hereby hold harmless and release Eastern Illinois University its agents, administrators, employees
from all claims, demands and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, adminis-
trators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my child have or may have by
reason of this authorization.
I have read this release before signing below and I fully understand the contents, meaning, and
impact of this release I hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of
_________________________________, named above, and do hereby give my consent without reservation
to the foregoing on behalf of this child.
parent’s signature (print name) date
Child’s hobbies/interests:
Child’s favorites:
parent/guardian’s name:
address: city:
phone #: email:
photo/video release
category: princess candidateprince candidate
(food, color, etc)
Child’s school:
Friday, Oct 7th - HC Nominations/Application Forms due
1. The 2016 HC Parade Grand Marshall will be
selected on the basis of his/her contributions,
civic involvement, personal achievements or
distinction that he/she has brought to EIU.
Nominees should be persons who have
demonstrated university pride and commit-
ment in EIU
2. 2016 HC Parade Grand Marshall Nominee(s)
should be a current EIU faculty/staff, EIU
Alumni/Donor, current or long term resident
of Charleston.
3. Individual must be available to serve as 2016
HC Parade Grand Marshall
4. The 2016 HC Parade Grand Marshall must
be willing to participate in HC festivities that
include - Parade and HC Football Game on –
Saturday, October 22nd
Annually, the EIU Homecoming Steering Committee bestows on an individual who exhibits and exemplifies the EIU pride, service and contributions the honor of serving as the HC Parade Grand Marshall.
A EIU Homecoming Parade Grand Marshall is nominated by members of the EIU and Charleston communities and is honored on HC Parade Day by leading the annual EIU Homecoming Parade.
RULES & REGULATIONS
DATES/DEADLINEs
HC PARADE GRAND MARsHALL NOMINATIONS
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name of nominator:
Position/Title (if applicable)
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parade grand marshall nominations
email:
Name of Nominee:
Nominee Address
Nominee City/Zipcode
Nominee Occupation (if applicable)
phone #: email:
nominator
NOMINEE
state
Please complete and return this form no later than Tuesday, October 4th
Please highlight his/hers accomplishment and involvement while attending EIU:
Please highlight his/hers community/civic/service involvement:
Please highlight below the Nominees contributions, personal achievements or distinction that
he/she has brought to EIU:
Please highlight in personal attributes about the nominee that would make
him/her a good selection as the 2016 HC Parade Grand Marshall:
This is a legally binding Liability Release Waiver_______________ (hereinafter referred to as “Releaser”) as a representative of __________________ Greek/RSO/Residence Hall, at EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (hereinafter referred to as the “Institution”).
I fully recognize as a HC Participant that there are dangers and risks to which I may be exposed by participating in the 2016 Homecoming Activities and Events during the week of October 17th -22nd, 2016. I/We understand that the institution does not require my/our organization participation in 2016 Homecoming Activities and Events, but I/We want to do so, despite the possible dangers and risks and despite this release.
I/We, therefore, agree to assume and take on myself/ourselves all of the risks and responsibilities in any way associated with 2016 Homecoming Week Activities and Events. In consideration of, and in return for the services, facilities, and other assistance provided to me by the Institution in this activity, I/We release the Institution (and its governing board, employees, and agents) from any and all liability, claims and actions that may arise from injury or harm to me, from my death or damage to my property, in connection with homecoming activities. I/We understand that this release covers liability, claims, and actions caused entirely or in part by any acts or failures of the Institution (or its governing board, employees, or agents), including but not limited to negligence, mistake, or failure to supervise by the Institution and Homecoming Committee Representatives.
I/We understand that this release means I am giving up, among other things, rights to sue the Institution, its governing board officers, employees, and/or agents for injuries (including death), damages, or losses I/We may incur. I/We also understand that this release binds my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, as well, as myself.
I/We have read this entire release, I/We fully understand it, and I/We agree to be legally bound by it.THIS IS A RELEASE OF YOUR RIGHTS. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.
This form must be signed by ALL Greek/ RSO/Hall HC Participants PRIOR to participating in 2016 EIU Homecoming competitions, games and events.
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I____________________________________, as acting HC representative/participant (s)
of____________________________________ Greek/RSO/Hall, have read and agree to insure
that representatives of ___________________ Greek/RSO/Hall understand and agree to
adhere to the rules/regulations governing our participation in the 2016 EIU Homecom-
ing Week Events/Activities-October 17th – 23th, and that appropriate behavior is
expected and demonstrated by all members whether they are a participating repre-
sentative, member or a spectator of a specific Homecoming Week event. As a
Greek/RSO/Hall Representative, WE also agree to treat all Homecoming Committee
members, staff, judges, Homecoming participants and spectators with respect and in
a manner in which we would want to be treated.
Furthermore as EIU students, we agree to adhere to EIU institutional policies/proce-
dures that govern our participation in the 2016 EIU Homecoming Week.
Furthermore, the Greek/RSO/Hall participant understands that any violation of this
code of conduct by a member(s) can result in EIU Homecoming fines, disqualification
from competition and/or termination from participation in Homecoming Week. In
addition, major violations are subject to further investigation and prosecution by the
EIU Student Life Office, Office of Student Standards, the University Police and Charles-
ton Police Departments.
Please return the completed form at the Overall Homecoming meeting on
Tuesday, September 20th , 2016 at the HC Overall Meeting, by 9:00pm
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Greek/ RSO/ Hall Advisor Date Greek/RSO/Hall Representative Date
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homecoming parade1. Parade applications and rules/regulations are
available in MachForm and on-line at http://ww-
w.eiu.edu/homecoming/parade.php.
2. The deadline for EIU Entries –October 4th and
Community Entries – October 7th. Applications
must be received on-line by 4:30pm.Failure to do
so can result in participation in the 2016 EIU
Homecoming Parade being denied.
deadlines
1. HC Parade entries will be accepted online at
-www.eiu.edu/homecoming. HC Parade LATE
entries accepted after Friday, Oct. 7th will be
subject to approval and are not eligible for
competition. No exceptions.
2. Any violations of HC Parade Rules will result in
the expulsion of participants and entry from the
EIU Homecoming Parade. In addition can result in
loss of awards, points if a competing entry
and/or future participation.
3. Parade line-up will be distributed on Friday,
Oct. 14th, 2016.
4. HC Parade entries check-in will take place
on-site between 7:00am – 9:00am day of EIU HC
Parade – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND , 2016
5. All hcp AADE entries MUST check-in NO LATER
THAN 30-minutes PRIOR to the start of the EIU
Homecoming Parade. Failure to do so can result
in denying entry into the parade event.
registration
1. The HC Parade will take place on Saturday,
October 22th at 9:30 am. All flatbed floats, cars
and walking floats, bands, and novelty entries
must check-in onsite and be in position by their
assigned time. Late HC Parade entries will be
subject to placement at the end of the parade
line-up.
2. The HC Steering Committee reserves the right
to make the final decision in the placement of ALL
parade entries.
3. HC Parade entries are encouraged to register
early, however doing so does NOT guarantee a
specific placement of a entry in the parade.
4. All flatbed floats, walking floats, bands, novelty
and decorated cars must submit a general written
description of the entry on their application.
These entries must be theme-related. Any major
changes need to be discussed with a HC Parade
chairperson before final judging.
5. The EIU Homecoming Committee reserves the
right to deny entry into the EIU Homecoming
Parade to any parade entry that may pose a
health/safety risk and/or deemed in bad taste,
low quality or might be found offensive to the
participants and the spectators of the HC Parade.
6. The EIU Homecoming Parade Committee
reserves the right to inspect ALL floats, cars,
novelty parade entries on-site due to pose safe-
ty/health risks.
7. Neither the EIU Homecoming Committee nor the
university will be responsible for the conduct of
parade participants and/or any risk, harm or
damage to any parade participants, vehicles
and entries.
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8. Floats may not be dismantled along the
HC Parade route or at the EIU football
stadium. If so, there will be a loss of Home-
coming points to that particular entry or
entries will be subject to disqualification,
fines and future participation in the EIU
Homecoming parade event.
9. Each HC Parade entry is responsible for
the conduct of its members or participants
during the construction of the float and
along the parade route. If conduct is
deemed inappropriate, entries will be asked
to leave and escorted from HC Parade
route. The entry will be disqualified.
10. Violations can result in loss of points
and/or disciplinary action.
11. All cars entered in the HC Parade must be
clean and respectable. All HC Parade entries
not passing final on-site inspection on
Friday, October 21st - EIU entries or Satur-
day, October 22nd – Community Entries will
be disqualified from the HC Parade.
12. All decorative materials used in the float
must be fireproof or have been treated with
a fireproof retardant and in compliance with
City Of Charleston ordinance, parade codes
and standards.
13. Fire or Open flames are PROHIBITED. HC
Parade entries must carry a Fire Extinguish-
er and located within easy access on the
float. i.e. ABC (2A20BC) fire extinguisher.
14. Alcoholic beverages are forbidden on
any HC Parade float or vehicle or on the
person of any parade participant. HC
Entries are subject to removal from lineup
during the HC Parade if there is obvious
disregard for this rule.
15. The HC Committee reserves the right to
inspect floats before the HC Parade. If there
are no fire extinguishers on board, or the
float is made of flammable non-approved
materials, or there is some other violation
the float will be subject to dis-qualification
or until corrective measures have been met.
16. The EIU and Charleston Police Depart-
ment and Fire Department may exercise the
authority to 'veto' any aspect of the EIU
Homecoming Parade that they believe poses
an unreasonable risk of injury or danger to
the public. Public safety is ultimately the
responsibility of the EIU and Charleston
police and fire rescue departments, and
related public agencies.
17. NO SMOKING will be permitted by HC
Parade participants on or near the float or
the towing vehicle.
18. ALL CANDY OR OTHER ITEMS MUST BE
HANDED OUT – NOT THROWN! NO THROW-
ING OF ANY ITEMS WILL BE PERMITTED!
19. Alcoholic beverages are EXPRESSLY
FORBIDDEN by HC parade participants or on
any HC Parade float or vehicle or on the
person of any parade participant. HC
Entries are subject to removal from lineup
during the HC Parade if there is obvious
disregard for this rule. Formal charges and
disciplinary action may be pending.
20. Domestic pets on a leash can be part of
a walking float subject to approval, but they
may not be an entry themselves. Also, they
must be properly restrained. Any waste
products from the pets are the responsibili-
ty of the handler and must be cleaned
immediately.
21. No float may have pre-made mannequins
as part of the float.
22. Participants riding any type of motorcy-
cle, 4 wheeler or bike are required to wear
a proper helmet.
23 No HC parade entry may enter competi-
tion in more than one of the following com-
peting categories:
― Greek Division - flatbed float, and walking float, or decorated car.
― Residence Hall Division - flatbed float, walking float, or decorated car.
― RSO Division - flatbed float, walking float, or decorated car.
― Charleston/Community Division - flatbed float, walking float, or deco
rated car.
24. HC Parade entries and participants will
NOT be allowed to solicit monetary dona-
tions for any philanthropic cause along the
HC Parade route. Failure to be abide by this
can result in removal from HC Parade route
and banishment in future HC parades
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FAILURE TO ABIDE BY PARADE RULES/REGULATIONS:Failure to abide by these guidelines may result in:
1. The immediate removal of the HC Parade partici-
pants and/or the parade entry from the HC Parade.
2. The disqualification of the HC Parade participant’s
and/or sponsoring organization’s eligibility to receive
parade points and awards.
3. The issuing of citations to and/or the filing of crimi-
nal charges against or the arrest of the responsible
HC Parade participant(s) and/or person(s) responsible
of parade entry.
4. The disqualification of the parade participant’s
and/or sponsoring organization or group's eligibility to
participate in future Parades.
25. THERE WILL BE NO P.A. SYSTEMS USED BY PARADE
ENTRIES DURING THE HC PARADE.
26. Any destruction or vandalism of other HC Parade
entries will result in automatic disqualification, remov-
al from the HC Parade route and are subject to
disciplinary action.
27. Any behavior problems or disorderly conduct by
parade participants along the parade route will
result in disqualification of parade entry and further
disciplinary action.
28. All EIU Homecoming Parade - EIU entries must
have a HC Parade Code of Conduct form on file with
the EIU Homecoming Parade Sub-committee prior to
the HC Parade event.
29. Distance between HC parade entries is to be
maintained at minimum of 30 feet. All HC Parade
entries are required to close the gap between
entries when requested to do so by a EIU HC Parade
official. All HC Parade entries must be mindful of the
distance between entries in front or behind them, and
maintain proper distance and speed accordingly.
30. No more than 3 similar or sponsored HC parade
entries will be placed in order of parade line-up next
to each other to ensure balance and coordination of
the HC Parade.
31. NO single entry can have more than two motor-
ized items i.e., car, truck, ATV, golf cart, etc.
1. Pre-Judging of the HC Parade flatbed
floats – EIU Entries (Division C) will be on
the evening of Friday, October 21rd for EIU
Groups.
2. Judging of Division A, B and D will take
place on Saturday, October 22th during
the HC Parade event.
3. The HC Parade entry in each division
with the “MOST” points will be awarded –
1st place, second highest will be awarded
2nd place and third highest will be award-
ed 3rd place. Plaques or trophies will be
awarded in each division and the winners
announced at the HC Football Game.
4. A “TIE” in any division will result in the
HC Judges awarding “Bonus” points in
choosing a single winner.
5. If a HC Parade entry does NOT com-
plete the HC Parade route, the entry may
be subject to a deduction in HC points.
Special circumstances beyond the control
of the HC Parade entry may be taken into
consideration.
6. HC Overall Winners in each category
will be announced at beginning of the 3rd
Quarter of the EIU Football Game on
Saturday, October 22nd.
7. HC Judges must not have an affiliation
with the competing organizations, spon-
sors or entries. All HC Judges’ decisions
are final, with the exception of the review
of any filed HC Grievances alleging any HC
Parade violations.
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parade division rules:The EIU and the EIU Homecoming Committee reserves the right to deny entry into the EIU Homecoming
Parade to any parade entry that fails to abide by HC Parade rules, may pose a health/safety risk
and/or deemed in bad taste, low quality or might be found offensive to the institution, participants and
the viewers of the HC parade.
1. Maximum of twenty-five (25) partic-
ipants per entry.
2. A complete description of entry
must accompany entry form.
3. A walking float is an entry that is
either pulled or carried by partici-
pants in the group.
Division A – Walking float (Residence Hall, RSO, Greek, Community)
Division B – Decorated car (Residence Hall, RSO, Greek, Community)
Division D- Bands
Division C – Flatbed Float (Residence Hall, RSO, Greek, Community)
Division E – NoveltySpecialty Entries (Community)
1. A decorated car is an entry where
the car is simply decorated (posters,
streamers, etc.) with no construction.
2. The car must be clean and in good
condition.
1. The height of the float may not exceed thirteen (13) feet from the ground level.
2. The width of the float may not exceed twenty (20) feet.
3. The length of the float may not exceed forty (40) feet.
4. All floats containing individuals must be equipped with a kick-out panel that must be at least two (2)
feet by three (3) feet.
5. All expenditures associated with float building materials for EIU Homecoming Parade entries must
not exceed a MAXIMUM amount totaling $4,000.00. All expenditures are subject to review and verifica-
tion by EIU Homecoming Parade Committee. Any expenditure exceeding the maximum limit may result
in disqualification of a HC Parade entry.
6. Materials may include, but are not limited to pomp’s, vinyl, floral sheeting, grass mats, fringe, wood,
chicken wire, garland, cloth, Styrofoam, etc. For more ideas check-out these website: www.1st-parade-
floats.com, www.deswerks.com/parade.html, www.victorycorps.com/floats.htlm, www.fbsind.com/-
FLOATS/Buildafloat.html, www.paradesetc.com,�
1. All junior high and high school marching
bands are eligible to participate
2. All band competition rules/regulations,
categories, and criteria will provided upon
request
1. All community parade entries that are
unique and special in nature are eligible to
participate. i.e. motorcycle entries, clowns/-
jugglers, tumblers, drill teams, etc.
2. Due to safety regulations ALL parade
entries may not exceed the width of a
semi-truck in measurements along public
streets. i.e. monster farm tractors, trailers,
trucks, ETC. are PROHIBITED.
3. Not judged.
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I/WE____________________________________, as acting representative
of____________________________________, have read and agree to
insure that members of my registered student organization/residence hall under-
stand and agree to adhere to the rules governing our representation, conduct and
participation in the 2016 EIU Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 22nd, and that
appropriate behavior and sportsmanship is expected and demonstrated by all mem-
bers whether they are a participating member or a spectator of that specific Home-
coming event. As a organization/residence hall, we also agree to treat all Homecom-
ing Committee members, staff, judges and other Homecoming participants and spec-
tators with respect and in a manner in which we would want to be treated.
Furthermore as EIU students, we agree to adhere to EIU institutional
Policies/procedures and the EIU Student Conduct Code that govern our participation
in the 2016 Homecoming Parade event.
Furthermore, we _________________________ registered student organization/residence
hall understand that any violation of this HC Parade Code of Conduct by a member
can result in Homecoming fines, disqualification from competition and/or termination
from participation in 2016 EIU Homecoming Week. In Addition, major violations are
subject to further investigation and prosecution by the EIU Student Life, Office of
Judicial Affairs, the University Police and Charleston Police Departments. Future par-
ticipation in HC Parade events may be terminated.
EIU HOMECOMING PARADE REPRESENTATIVE 2016 HC PARADE CO-CHAIR
GREEK/RSO/HALL ADVISOR GREEK/RSO/HALL PRESIDENT
Parade Code of Conduct Form – EIU Entry
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FORMAL grievance/PROTEST
HC Formal Protests concerning the violation
of Homecoming rules or improper conduct by
an organization, student participants or
resentatives during 2016 Homecoming Week
activities must be submitted by Mach Form.
V. The decision of the HC Hearing
Committee can result as follows:
a. Organization disqualification
b. Deduction of Points
c. Case dismissal
d. Other actions as deemed
appropriate and/or necessary i.e.
fines, restitution, suspension, etc.
VI. Referral for additional disciplinary
actions and proceedings is at the
discretion of the Student Life Office
VII. The decision of the HC Hearing Com-
mittee is subject to appeal to the office
of The Vice President of Student Affairs.
All appeals must be submitted in writing
within 24 hours of the HC Hearing Com-
mittee decision.
VIII. It is understood that the names of
both the violator(s) and the protestor, as
well as the nature of the protest, are
public information.
I. Formal Protest Form must be submitted
in writing within 24 hours of alleged
violations.
II. Information of the protest must include:
― the alleged violation
― the alleged violator(s)
― the name of the protestor
―time, place and event at which the
violation occurred
― Summary of events and
participants involved in the
violation
III. The HC Hearing Committee will hear all
protests.
IV. The HC Hearing Committee will consist
of the following:
a. Director of Student Life
(ex-officio member)
b. UB Chair (ex-officio member)
c. Homecoming Co- Chairs
d. Homecoming Co-Chairs
e. Designated Homecoming
Sub-committee Co-Chairs
f. Designated Sub-committee Grad
Advisor(s)
In case of questions or further clarification
contact the Student Life Office, 581-3829
by Monday, October 26th by 4:30p.m.
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