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Y2k HOMECOMING 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

y2k HOMECOMING 2021 INTRODUCTION.……………………….….……………………………PAGE 3

y2k HOMECOMING 2021 PRIZES……………………………………………….………………………PAGE 4

HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES………………………………….…… PAGE 5

HOMECOMING CONTESTS…………….....................….…. PAGE 6

HOMECOMING COURT……………………………………………...PAGE 7

OBLIGATIONS OF HOMECOMING COURT REPRESENTATIVES..........................................................PAGE 8

CAMPAIGNING RULES AND REGULATIONS.......…………. PAGE 9

SHEET SIGN CONTEST ………….…………………………....….…PAGE 10

SIDEWALK CHALK CONTEST…........……………………………PAGE 11

POSTER DECORATING CONTEST…………………….…………PAGE 12

PEP RALLY/LIP SYNC CONTEST………...……………….………PAGE 13

PARADE…………………………........…………………………………PAGE 14

Homecoming Week Schedule 2021

[ST=student] [FS= faculty/staff]

Monday, November 1 Sheet Signs on Campus, Judging

by 4pm [ST] Door Decorating [FS]

Casino Night 3rd Floor Student Union, 7pm-10pm [ST]

Tuesday, November 2

Sidewalk Chalk [ST] Palms Quad 10am-5pm

Homecoming Court Vote, 12am-11:59pm [ST]

Door Decorating Contest- Judging begins, 3pm

Homecoming Comedy Show [ST] Student Union Ballrooms – 6pm-

8pm

Wednesday, November 3 FirePit T-shirt Swap [ST]

Pedestrian Mall, 12pm-2pm Poster Contest [ST, FS]- turn into

Student Life by 5:30pm CAB Front Lawn Block Party

4pm-7pm [ST, FS]

Thursday, November 4 Homecoming Court Vote, 12am-

11:59pm [ST] Meet the Candidates SU

Rotunda, 11am-2pm Pep Rally/Lip Sync [ST, FS]

PE Complex, 7pm

Friday, November 5 Decorate your float [ST]

Search for A Cause, Front Lawn/Ped Mall, 11am-1pm

CAB Screen on the Green, Front Lawn, 8pm

Saturday, November 6

Parade- Oak St., Brookwood Dr., Patterson St., Ann St., Williams

St., Brookwood Pl. Noon BlazerGate- University Center,

Noon Football Game, 3 pm

y2k HOMECOMING 2021 INTRODUCTION Homecoming is a week of activities to celebrate the spirit of being a Blazer at Valdosta State University. It is a time to welcome VSU Alumni back “home” and celebrate all those who are a part of the Blazer Nation. The following things need to be done by each participating student organization and/or residence hall to partake in the Blazer Beach Bash Homecoming activities.

1. Please read and understand all content in the 2021 y2k Homecoming packet.

2. Log on to BlazerLink to sign up for the events in which your organization wants to participate. Click here for the form.

3. Incorporate the y2k theme in every aspect of Homecoming week.

4. Communicate the enclosed information to your advisor and organization or hall.

5. Select candidates and decide in which events/contest your group will participate.

6. Complete all the related forms for the activities in which your organization or hall will participate. Organizations or Residence Halls may pair with other organizations or halls to compete in the judged events. Pairing must be done before official forms are submitted.

7. Submit all forms into BlazerLink no later than Friday, October 15th at Noon. Late packets will not be accepted. No exceptions!

8. Place an order for your homecoming t-shirt at https://tinyurl.com/VSUHomecoming2021

9. Start preparing and getting excited for Homecoming week. Share the journey by using #VStateHC and tagging @vsu_studentlife.

10. Have fun! Contact Student Life with any questions at 229-333-5674!

Rachel Dawkins

Student Life






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https://tinyurl.com/VSUHomecoming2021

Y2k HOMECOMING 2021 PRIZES As we use this football season to focus on ‘un1ting’ as one BlazerNation, Student Life wants all students to have fun and make positive memories through the homecoming experience. To add some extra incentives to the contest, prizes will be awarded for the winners of each Blazer Beach Bash homecoming contest!

There are five contests that each organization can participate in to win prizes. There will be 1, 2 and 3 place winners for each competition! The more your organization participates, the more chances you have to win cash prizes and recognition.

• Sheet Sign Contest - First place winner will be displayed on the Homecoming sheet sign plaque that will be housed in the Student Union and $100. The second-place winner will get $75. Third place winner will get $50.

• Sidewalk Chalk Contest - First place winner will have organization’s name added to the Homecoming sidewalk chalk plaque that will hang in the Student Union and $100. The second-place organization will get $75. And the third-place winner will get $50.

• Poster Contest - First place organization will get $100. The second-place organization will win $75. In addition, the third-place organization will receive $50.

• Lip Sync Contest - First place winner will have their organization’s name added to the Homecoming lip sync plaque, which will hang in the Student Union, and $200. Second place organization will win $150. And the third-place organization will win $100.

• Parade Contest - First place winner will have their organization’s name added to the Homecoming Parade plaque, which will be displayed in the Student Union, and $200. The second-place organization winner will receive $150. The third-place winning organization will receive $100.

Register for all Contests on BlazerLink here!






Tuesday, November 2





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4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm








https://valdosta.presence.io/form/y2k-takeover-homecoming-contest-registration-student-organization-groups

Y2k HOMECOMING 2021 ACTIVITIES Monday, November 1

Sheet Sign Contest The student organization sheet sign competition will be begin on Monday & judging begins by

4pm. Door Decorating Contest

Faculty and Staff Doors. The door-decorating contest will begin on Monday & judging begins at 3pm on Tuesday.

Faculty & staff with the best door wins! CAB Casino Night

3rd Floor of the Union, 7pm-10pm Game Tables, Slot Machines, Music & More. In addition, $5000 worth of prizes to

win. Tuesday, November 2 Sidewalk Chalk Contest

Begins at 10am & will be judged by 5pm. VSU Wildin’ Homecoming Comedy Show

3rd Floor of the Union, 6pm Featuring RJE Lav Luv & Tony tv.

Wednesday, November 3 Fire Pit T-Shirt Swap

Pedestrian Mall, 12pm-2pm Bring your old sports team t-shirts & swap them out for a VSU t-shirt! Go Blazers!

Poster Contest- turn into Student Life before 5:30pm CAB Front Lawn Block Party

Front Lawn, 4pm-7pm Games, rides & block party food/novelty items.

Thursday, November 4 Bookstore “Meet the Homecoming Candidates”

SU Rotunda, 11am-2pm Come out to the bookstore to meet the Homecoming candidates. Students attending the

event will be given a “passport” to present to candidates upon meeting them. Once “passport” is filled, students will receive a discount on an apparel or

gift item. Pep Rally/Lip Sync PE Complex, 7pm

Friday, November 5 Decorate your float Search for A Cause

Come find a service organization with Student Life & Career Opportunities that you can help serve!

Front Lawn, 11am-1pm CAB Screen on the Green

Front Lawn, 7pm Saturday, November 6

Homecoming Parade, 12pm BlazerGate, UC 12pm Football Game, 3pm






Tuesday, November 2





8pm




4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm








Y2k HOMECOMING 2021 CONTESTS

Monday, November 1 Sheet Sign Competition

Around Campus, Judging by 4 pm More information will be found on page 10. The winner of the Sheet Sign Competition

will have their organization name displayed on the Homecoming sheet sign plaque in the Student Union and receive $100! Sheets can be purchased at a

discounted price of $5.00 in the Student Life office.

Tuesday, November 2 Sidewalk Chalk Competition

Palms Quad, 10am-5pm More information will be found on page 11. The winner of the Sidewalk Chalk

Competition will have their organization name posted on a Sidewalk Chalk Winner plaque in the Student Union and will win $100.

First Round of Voting for Homecoming Court

BlazerLink, 12 am-11:59 pm. Go to BlazerLink to vote for Homecoming King and Queen. Voting stations will be

set up in the Student Union throughout the day. Wednesday, November 3

Poster Contest Student Life, by 5:30 pm

More information will be found on page 12. The organization with the winning poster will win $100.

Thursday, November 4 Second Round of Voting for Homecoming King & Queen

BlazerLink, 12 am- 11:59 pm Go to BlazerLink to vote for Homecoming King and Queen. Voting stations will be

set up in the Student Union throughout the day. Pep Rally/ Lip Sync PE Complex, 7 pm

More information will be found on page 13. The winner of the Lip Sync Competition will have their organization name posted on a Lip Sync winner plaque in the

Student Union and win $200. Saturday, October 19

Parade Campus, 11 am

More information will be found on page 14. The winner of the Parade Float Competition will have their organization name posted on a Parade winner plaque in

the Student Union and receive $200.







Tuesday, November 2





8pm




4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm









Y2k HOMECOMING 2021 COURT All contestants must be sponsored by a VSU registered student organization (in good standing), or one representative may be chosen from each residence hall (not each floor). Each organization/hall is allowed only one (1) entry for King and one (1) entry for Queen. Fill out the Intent of Candidacy here.

ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PAIR UP FOR HOMECOMING KING/QUEEN NOMINATIONS. EACH ORGANIZATION

OR HALL MUST SUBMIT ITS OWN CHOICE FOR A HOMECOMING KING/QUEEN CANDIDATE.

To be eligible to be nominated for Homecoming Court by an organization, each nominee for Homecoming King or Queen must:

1.Must be certified by the Homecoming Committee

2. Be a fulltime VSU Student attending the Fall semester of 2021 (undergraduate – 12 or more hours/ graduate – 9 or more hours/must have at least 90 hours completed)

3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.

4. Interview with the Homecoming Committee prior to any campus-wide vote. Preliminary interviews will be held October 18-22.

All candidates may begin campaigning on October 25. Everyone is required to follow the attached campaigning rules and regulations or be immediately disqualified.

The 2021 Homecoming Court will be chosen by a campus-wide election. Voting will take place on BlazerLink. The first election will take place on Tuesday, November 2nd to pick the top five candidates for King and Queen, who will make up the Homecoming Court. The election results will be posted @ 10am Wednesday, November 3rd, in the Student Life Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Student Union.

The second election will be held on Thursday, November 4th to select the official King and Queen. The 2021 Homecoming King/Queen will be announced during the halftime show at the Homecoming Game on Saturday, November 6th.






Tuesday, November 2





8pm




4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm








https://valdosta.presence.io/form/homecoming-2021-intent-of-candidacy

OBLIGATIONS OF HOMECOMING COURT REPRESENTATIVES

Personal Bio - Representatives of each organization will need to submit a personal biography including major, organization involvement, favorite VSU tradition, and classification. These bios are to be emailed to [email protected] by Thursday November 4th by 3pm.

Headshot - Stop by Paul Leavy’s studio located on the 2nd floor of the VSU Continuing Education Building (903 N Patterson St.) between the Hours of 9am-11am on Thursday, November 4th. Only those pictures taken by the official university photographer will be used for the website.

Obligations of Official Court

Promotion Pep Rally, Parade, BlazerGate, and Game

Official candidates will need to stay tuned for an email about being on campus with the FirePit to promo the upcoming Homecoming events.

Pep rally/ Lip Sync

Thursday, November 4th @ 7pm in the PE Complex. The Homecoming Court will be introduced during the Pep Rally festivities. Be checking

email for more updates!

Parade

All candidates are encouraged to participate in the 2021 Homecoming Parade. The parade will be on Saturday, November 6th @ 12pm.

Candidates are responsible for securing their own transportation for the parade. Be ready to line up at 10:30am in Oak Street lot.

Homecoming Game

All members must attend the Homecoming Game on November 6th. Special seating on the home side (east) 30-yard line will be provided for you and your family members. However, all non-student guests will be responsible for the purchase of their own game tickets. The dress code

will be semi-formal.






Tuesday, November 2





8pm




4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm








CAMPAIGNING RULES AND REGULATIONS • All campaigning and/or campaigning materials must be purchased by the individual. NO department or organization can provide materials or money to a campaign.

• The maximum budget for each candidate running is $500. Estimated costs will be due October 24th at Noon. Receipts of all costs will be due Thursday November 5th at 11:59pm.

• Ads in the student newspaper (The Spectator) and other campus media may not be purchased with monies from student fees that are allocated to specific organizations and/or departments but may be purchased with other funds.

• Campaign posters shall be hung only on bulletin boards and other approved sites.

• No campaign posters or signs may be placed on the doors, walls, windows, glass, or organic surfaces in any campus buildings.

• Please consult the person or persons responsible for the location of the desired posting for other rules or restrictions for that location.

• No cellophane-type tape or other materials that may cause permanent damage may be used to hang or secure campaign materials.

• Tags may be worn by the candidate (“Hello, I’m Jane Doe”) as a source of identification only.

• All sheet signs must be approved by the Office of Student Life, and all posting policies must be adhered to.

• Bring the physical sheet sign to the Student Life Office to be approved and signed before being hung.

• Every candidate has 24 hours after the last Election Day to remove any and all campaign materials.

*If you have any questions concerning these rules or any other campaign questions, please call the Student Life Office at 229-333-5674.

*Please address all questions before you and/or your sponsoring group begins campaigning to ensure that all rules are followed to avoid disqualification. If any of these rules are broken, the candidate will be disqualified immediately.

If any of these rules are broken, the candidate will be disqualified immediately.






Tuesday, November 2





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4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm








Y2k HOMECOMING 2021 SHEET SIGN CONTEST

The Sheet Sign Contest will take place on Monday, November 1st. All sheet signs are to be completed and hung by 10:00am. The Homecoming theme, y2k Bash is to be incorporated into the visual appeal.

The judges will be grading on the following:

• 1-5 creativity

• 1-5 theme

• 1-5 visual appeal

• 1-5 Blazer spirit

The winner of the Sheet Sign Competition will have their organization name displayed on the Homecoming sheet sign plaque in the Student Union and receive $100! Sheets can be purchased at a discounted price of $5.00 in the Student Life office. The judges’ decisions are final. Winners will be announced at the Homecoming Pep Rally.

Guidelines:

1. Sheet signs must be hung by following the campus sheet sign policy. That policy and the necessary form that must be completed is included in this packet found in Appendix A. Bring the completed Banner/Sheet Sign form and your completed sheet sign for approval to the Office of Student Life before being hung.

2. All sheet signs must be approved by the Office of Student Life by Friday, October 29th before 3:00pm.

3. Members of your organization and/or hall must draw, paint, and/ or decorate the sheet signs.

4. The sheet signs must be finished and hung in an appropriate location by 10:00 am on Monday, November 1st to be judged.







Tuesday, November 2





8pm




4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm









Y2k HOMECOMING 2021

SIDEWALK CHALK CONTEST The Sidewalk Chalk Contest will take place on Tuesday, November 2nd in Palms Quad sidewalk.

All sidewalk art displays are to be completed by Tuesday, November 2nd 4:00pm.

The judges will be grading on the following:

• 1-5 creativity

• 1-5 theme

• 1-5 visual appeal

• 1-5 Blazer spirit

The winner of the Sidewalk Chalk Competition will have their organization name posted on a Sidewalk Chalk Winner plaque in the Student Union and will win $100. The judges’ decisions are final. Winners will be announced at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Be creative!!!

Guidelines: 1. Any area of sidewalk in Palms Quad may be used. Please leave enough space between each exhibit so that all participants will have free room to work. 2. Members of your organization or hall must draw the sidewalk displays. 3. ONLY washable materials may be used (chalk, charcoal, etc.) 4. The displays must be finished and ready to be judged by Tuesday, November 2nd at 5:00pm. Any display not completed by 4:00pm will not be judged. 5. The sidewalk chalk contest will start Tuesday, November 2nd from 10am-5pm. Any organization found starting before 10am will be disqualified.

Automatic disqualification will ensue if it is discovered permanent materials have been used such as paint, hairspray or any other materials.







Tuesday, November 2





8pm




4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm









Y2k HOMECOMING 2021

POSTER DECORATING CONTEST • The Poster Decorating Contest will take place on Wednesday, November 3rd.

• Student Life will have some poster board available for organizations who need a poster board on a first come first served basis.

• Posters must be turned in to the Office of Student Life on the 2nd floor of the Student Union by Wednesday, November 3rd before 5:30pm.

• Posters will be judged on Thursday, November 4th.

• The poster may be retrieved 8am Friday, November 5th, to 3pm.

Feel free to bring the poster to the Parade, BlazerGate or Game!

The judges will be grading on the following: • 1-5 creativity • 1-5 theme • 1-5 visual appeal • 1-5 Blazer spirit The organization with the winning poster will win $100. The judges’ decisions are final. Winners will be announced at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Be creative!!!

Guidelines:

1. Posters cannot exceed 24 x 36 inches

2. Organization name and a member’s name and valid phone number must be on the back and legible.

3. Posters can be full of blazer spirit!

4. Organizations cannot partner together for this contest.







Tuesday, November 2





8pm




4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm









Y2k HOMECOMING 2021

PEP RALLY/LIP SYNC CONTEST The Lip-Sync Contest will take place on Thursday, November 4th at the Homecoming Pep Rally. The Pep Rally will take place in the PE Complex at 7pm. All participating organizations are to report to Rachel Dawkins in the PE Complex at 6:30pm on the night of the performance.

The Lip-Sync competition will be judged on:

• 1-5 creativity • 1-5 theme • 1-5 use of props • 1-5 music selection • 1-5 overall performance • 1-5 music turned in on time The judges will select the winner, and the groups will be required to perform only once. The winner of the Lip Sync Competition will have their organization name posted on a Lip Sync winner plaque in the Student Union and win $200. Judges’ decisions are final.

Guidelines:

1. All persons in your group must be a member of your organization or hall and must be current VSU students and bring their current VSU ID.

2. All groups must incorporate the y2k theme!

3. All music and choreography should be in good taste and should not contain obscenities or vulgarities. Any music or choreography judged in poor taste will result in your organization’s immediate disqualification. Remember, you are representing your organization and your University.

4. Each group is responsible for its own props and music. Props used in the competition must be removed that night at the completion of the event.

5. Each group should email an mp3 file with its music on it to Rachel Dawkins at [email protected] no later than Monday, November 1st by 5:30 pm. Clearly identify in your email what organization/ hall the music is for.

6. Use of glitter will result in immediate disqualification; any infracting group will be charged a cleaning fee.

7. Each group should consist of no more than 20 total performers.

8. The performance is to be no longer than 4 minutes. You will be timed. If your group’s performance exceeds 4 minutes, you will be immediately disqualified.







Tuesday, November 2





8pm




4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm









Y2k HOMECOMING 2021

HOMECOMING PARADE The Homecoming Parade will take place on Saturday, November 6th @ 12pm. All participants will report to the Oak Street Parking Lot, the Sustella end, to be placed for line-up. Parade line-up will begin @ 10:30am. DO NOT BE LATE!!!! There will be 1, 2, and 3 place winners. The judges’ decisions are final. The winners will be announced at the football game.

The Homecoming Parade Float contest will be judged on: • 1-5 creativity • 1-5 theme • 1-5 visual appeal • 1-5 overall fun • 1-5 Blazer spirit • 1-5 involvement The winner of the Parade Float Competition will have their organization name posted on a Parade winner plaque in the Student Union and receive $200. Judges’ decisions are final. Have fun!!!

Guidelines:

1. Check-in Saturday, November 6th with Student Life in the Oak Street Parking Lot. Float entries are to arrive and check in at 10:30am sharp; all other entries should arrive at 11:15am sharp.

2. Floats may be decorated however desired, as long as it incorporates the Homecoming theme and is tasteful.

3. The parade route will begin at Oak St. Parking Lot, continue to Brookwood Dr., then turn right onto Patterson St., turn left onto Ann St., then turn left onto Williams St. The procession will turn left onto Brookwood Place and disband in the Admissions parking lot.

4. Do not allow any spectators on the side of the road to jump onto any parade cars or floats.

5. No swerving while driving the parade route.

6. Do not throw any items from your vehicle or float to spectators. Feel free to pass things out by handing things off to spectators.







Tuesday, November 2





8pm




4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm









Homecoming Week

Schedule 2021 [ST=student] [FS= faculty/staff]

Monday, November 1

Sheet Signs on Campus, Judging by 4pm [ST]

Door Decorating [FS] Casino Night 3rd Floor Student

Union, 7pm-10pm [ST]

Tuesday, November 2 Sidewalk Chalk [ST]

Palms Quad 10am-5pm Homecoming Court Vote, 12am-

11:59pm [ST] Door Decorating Contest-

Judging begins, 3pm Homecoming Comedy Show [ST] Student Union Ballrooms – 6pm-

8pm




4pm-7pm [ST, FS]




PE Complex, 7pm








Homecoming 2021 T-Shirt

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