Homecoming Information

Packet

October 19-24, 2009

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Schedule of Events pg. 3 Philanthropy pg. 4 Spirit Cup Competition pg. 5 Homecoming Kick-off Event pg. 6 Canned Food Sculpture Contest pg. 7 Western Wednesday pg. 9 Yell Like Hell pg. 10 CAB Miller Movie pg. 11 Western Games pg. 12 Soapbox Derby pg. 14 Flag Run pg. 16 Homecoming Football Game pg. 17 Homecoming Court pg. 18 NPHC Marchdown pg. 20 Forms: RSO Event Entry Form pg. 21 Team Event Entry Form pg. 22 King and Queen Entry Form pg. 23 King Recommendation Form pg. 24 Queen Recommendation Form pg. 25 Code of Conduct pg. 26 Volunteer Form pg. 27 Contact Information pg. 28

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of Events Schedule

Monday, October 19th

Homecoming King and Queen voting opens at 9 a.m. at

www.wmich.edu/homecoming

Qdoba Homecoming Kick-off @ Goldsworth Valley Pond starting at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20th

King and Queen voting continues online.

Wednesday, October 21st

WSA Western Wednesday: Homecoming Edition @ the Flagpoles at 11 a.m.

King and Queen voting continues online.

Thursday, October 22nd

King and Queen voting continues online.

Yell Like Hell @ Miller Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m.

Miller Movie @ Miller Auditorium at 9 p.m.

Friday, October 23rd

RHA Western Games @ the Goldsworth Valley Pond from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

King and Queen voting closes at noon

Soapbox Derby @ Gilkison Ave. starting @ 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 24th

Pep Fest/Family Weekend Tailgate @ CHHS from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Flag Run @ Waldo Stadium prior to the game

Western vs. Buffalo @ Waldo Stadium at 2 p.m.

King and Queen & Spirit Cup Presentations @ Waldo Stadium at halftime

NPHC Marchdown @ Miller Auditorium at 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 25th

Grab the Reins Brunch @ Bigelow Cafeteria from 10 a.m.-noon.

*We will be hosting two Homecoming Info Nights in room 212 in the Bernhard Center on

Monday, September 21, 2009 from 7-8 pm and on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 8-9 pm.

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Brown & Gold Philanthropy

Mission: To expand the availability of

emergency food resources and to promote the

ability of hungry people to feed themselves.

What does Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes do?

For over 27 years, KLF has been the main charitable source of emergency grocery/food assistance for hungry

individuals and families in Kalamazoo County. Currently, KLF distributes groceries to people via 26 Grocery

Pantry sites on a weekly basis. Through this network of

pantries, well-balanced food resources are provided to individuals and families in need.

How does the Grocery Pantry System Work?

• Anyone in Kalamazoo County needing emergency food assistance can call the KLF Call Center at 343-FOOD

(343-3663)

Call Center Volunteers that take those calls will then refer clients to the pantry site most convenient to their

location

At the pantry, individuals and families will receive a 4 day supply of nutritional food (12 meals) based on the

size of their household

They choose grocery items that best fit the dietary needs of their household

Clients may receive service every 30 days.

Other Food Programs

In addition to the Grocery Pantry Program, KLF provides food through the Supplemental Meal Support

Program, which includes:

Meal Programs: through Ministry with Community and the YWCA’s Domestic Assault Shelter

Weekend Food Pack Program: provides food packs to targeted elementary school children through a

partnership with Kalamazoo Communities in Schools

Surplus Food Program: distributes no-cost commodity foods (primarily bread and produce) to local human

service organizations

The Changing Face of Hunger

In 2008, KLF saw a huge increase in the number of people served through the Grocery Pantry Program. This

increase includes “new faces” of people that either never expected to experience food insecurity or those that

didn’t expect to experience it at such an ongoing pace. The population KLF serves includes:

Students with one or more low-paying jobs; do I buy a book or food?

Senior citizens on an inadequate fixed income

Couples that struggle with job loss, a reduction in hours, or health care issues

Poor and low-income families, who work only part-time hours but don’t qualify for other assistance

KLF helps fill the gap so that these folks and others have access to food and can continue to lead a healthy, active

life.

913 E. Alcott St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001

www.kzoolf.org

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Events:

Your team can receive points for the following events:

Canned Food Sculpture Contest

Yell Like Hell

Western Games

Soapbox Derby

Flag Run

Court Nomination

Guidelines:

Your team will be awarded 5 points for each event in

which you participate.

If your team participates in all 6 events, it will be

awarded an additional 25 points.

Each event has its own individual scoring criteria.

Five (5) bonus points will be awarded to your team if you nominate students who are chosen for

Homecoming Court.

Ten (10) bonus points will be added to your team for each of the students that are selected to be on

the 2009 Homecoming Court.

Prizes:

First, second, and third place teams will be announced on Saturday, October 24, 2009 during the half-

time show of the football game and will receive trophies and prizes recognizing their participation and

achievement. Individual groups or University Departments that are not Registered Student

Organizations can compete in the Spirit Point Competition, but they are not eligible to win the

cash prize . They will instead receive prizes that are comparable in value. RSOs that pair/

partner to compete together must register as a “Team,” and not an RSO. For more information on how to register your RSO or Team, go to pages 21-22.

We will also be hosting two Homecoming Info Nights in room 212 in the Bernhard Center on Monday,

September 21, 2009 from 7-8 pm and on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 8-9 pm.

Cup Spirit

Competition Each year every RSO or team of students has the chance to win the Spirit

Point Competition. It measures how well teams perform during the

Homecoming week events. The team with the most points has the chance to

win the coveted, “Brown and Gold Spirit Award!”

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Where: Goldsworth Valley Pond

When: Monday, Oct. 19th starting at

5:30 p.m.

Come down and enjoy some delicious

Qdoba food at the Goldsworth Valley

Pond! There will be music and

entertainment in addition to a meet and

greet session with the 2009

Homecoming Court. Top off the night with a live performance by the band Living

the Dream and you’ll have spent a perfect night kicking off the Homecoming week!

Timeline:

Food will be served starting at 5:45 p.m.

Canned Food Sculpture Competition at 6:00 p.m.

Meet and Greet with the 2009 Homecoming Court at 6:15 p.m.

Performance by Living the Dream at 7:30 p.m.

Homecoming Philanthropy: This year Homecoming is very proud to be supporting the Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes! For over 27 years they have been the main charitable source of grocery/food assistance for hungry individuals and families in Kalamazoo County. You can help combat hunger in Kalamazoo by participating in the Canned Food Sculpture Competition or by dropping off non-perishable food items at the following events: Western Wednesday, Yell Like Hell, or Miller Movie. Homecoming philanthropy drop-off will be open from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Kickoff.

Homecoming Kick-off

Qdoba

Join us for free food from Qdoba Mexican Grill, music, contests and

entertainment!

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Sculpture Competition

Canned Food

Where: Goldsworth Valley Pond during the Qdoba Homecoming Kick-off

When: Monday, Oct. 19th @ 6:00 p.m.

Registration: The deadline for registration is Friday, October 9, 2009 @ 5 p.m.

The entry form and Code of Conduct on pages 24-26 of this packet can be submitted to the

Office of Student Activities and Leadership Programs in Room 194 of the RSO Center in

the Bernhard Center.

General Instructions:

Sculptures must be built during the allotted half hour build time during the Qdoba

Homecoming Kick-off from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Teams may come early to prep, but absolutely

no assembly can occur until the allotted building time has begun. Failure to comply may

result in a deduction of points.

Sculptures must comprise of at least ten non-perishable food items. (See page 8 for

scoring guidelines.)

All labels must remain intact visible for the final product.

Once time has expired, all team members must step away from the sculpture and it will be

judged according to its free-standing condition.

Bracing material may be used though it cannot hinder the visibility of any labels.

After sculptures have been judged teams are responsible for the disassembly of their own

sculptures. All non-perishable food items must be then put into the proper container,

which will be explained and marked at the event. Failure to do so may result in a

deduction of points.

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Competition continued

Scoring Guidelines:

Each non-perishable food item that is on Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes’ wish list are worth

more points, and the scoring is as follows:

Proteins: 1. Canned Tuna=2 points each

2. Canned Chicken=2 points each

3. Beef Stew=2 points each

4. Mac & Cheese=2 points each

5. Pork and Beans or Baked Beans=2 points each

Fruits and Vegetables:

1. Canned Fruit=2 points each

2. 100% Fruit Juice=2 points each

3. Spaghetti Sauce=2 points each

Other:

1. Powdered Soy and/or Milk-based formula (12.9 oz. or more only)=2 points each

2. Hearty Soups (Ramen does not count)=2 points each

All other items that are not on the list will be worth one point each. Whether or not an

item is qualifies for wish-list status is at the discretion of the judges.

Points will also be awarded for creativity on a sliding scale from one to ten.

The three teams with the most points will win and final scoring will follow regular Spirit

Cup Points procedure. For example, if the winning team that is competing for the Spirit

Cup earns a total of 100 points for their sculpture, they will receive the 30 points for 1st

place and NOT the total amount for the sculpture itself.

Spirit Cup Points:

Each team will receive 5 points for participating unless your team places in the top three,

then the points allocation is as follows:

1st Place Team: 30

2nd Place Team: 20

3rd Place Team: 10

University Departments are welcome to participate in this event but are not eligible to win

the Spirit Points competition.

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Western Wednesday

Head on over to the Flagpoles for prizes and promos and to

hang out with Buster Bronco!

Where: Flagpoles

When: Wednesday, Oct. 21st at 12 p.m.

Make a stop at the Flagpoles on Wednesday af-

ternoon in your Western apparel to celebrate

this special edition of Western Wednesday.

As you wander by, you’ll get a chance to hang

out with Buster Bronco and win some prizes

from Qdoba Mexican Grill!

And if that’s not enough, come on by for a

chance at receiving some Homecoming promo

items from this years Homecoming Coordina-

tors. We have t-shirts, water bottles, keychain

wallets, stickers, tattoos, and foam fingers while supplies last!

Where your voice is

heard.

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Like Hell!

Yell

Where: Miller Auditorium

When: Thursday, Oct. 22nd @ 7:30 p.m.

Registration: The deadline for registration is Friday, October 9, 2009 @ 5 p.m.

The entry form and Code of Conduct on pages 24-26 of this packet can be submitted to the Office of

Student Activities and Leadership Programs in Room 194 of the RSO Center in the Bernhard Center.

General Instructions:

1. Each team may have no more than 30 members on stage for this competition.

2. Every member must represent WMU by wearing your team’s shirt or WMU apparel.

3. The entire cheer must not exceed 3 minutes.

4. The team has approximately 1 minute to set up prior to the cheer.

5. The cheer must not include vulgarity or inappropriate material, (subject to judges’ discretion) and will result

in a point deduction if used.

The cheer must include:

Western Michigan University

The Homecoming theme “Brown and Gold Never Grow Old”

The name of your organization

The name of at least 3 organizations or academic departments at WMU.

Teams will be judged on:

Loudness

Creativity

Adherence to the rules (time, number of members, & required cheer elements)

Theme incorporation

Synchronization

Spirit Cup Points:

Each team will receive 5 points for participating unless your team places in the top three, then the points

allocation is as follows:

1st Place Team: 30

2nd Place Team: 20

3rd Place Team: 10

University Departments are welcome to participate in this event but are not eligible to win the Spirit Points

competition.

Yell like Hell is a chant competition in which your organization will

compete for the best cheer!

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Miller CAB

Movie Miller Movies: your escape for entertainment!

Where: Miller Auditorium

When: Thursday, Oct. 22nd @ 9 p.m.

Looking for a study break? How about a

Miller Movie? CAB’s oldest event

series, Miller Movies, brings current hit

movies and classics to Miller

Auditorium. Admission is only $1 with

a Bronco ID, and only $2 without.

Miller Movies also feature free popcorn,

prizes and giveaways.

Bring in a canned good and support

Homecoming’s philanthropy, Kalamazoo

Loaves and Fishes, and you will be

eligible to enter into a raffle to win a

Homecoming Promo Item Gift Bag!

This year, Miller Movies debuts new,

cutting edge digital projection for

clearer picture quality.

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Western Games

Show us your competitive side as RHA and Sweetwater’s Donut Mill hosts

the Western Games!

Where: Goldsworth Valley Pond

When: Friday, Oct. 23rd @ 11 a.m.

Registration: The deadline for registration is Friday, October 9, 2009

@ 5 p.m.

The entry form and Code of Conduct on pages 24-26 of

this packet can be submitted to the Office of Student

Activities and Leadership Programs in Room 194 of the

RSO Center in the Bernhard Center.

General Instructions: 1. Practice with your teams and use the instructions for

each game in order to do so. You can use this opportu-

nity as a means to perfect your performance and select

your team members.

2. Teams must have the same members for each event

3. Have your team down at the Goldsworth Valley Pond no later than 10:30 a.m. the day of

the event.

4. Each participating team and its members must sign in when they arrive at the designated

“sign-in table.” During this time, you will need to present your Bronco I.D. cards. If

you do not have your Bronco I.D. cards upon sign-in you will not be able to

participate in the games. 5. Registering to participate in the WMU Homecoming games requires that someone from

your team participates in all described events.

Spirit Cup Points:

Each team will receive 5 points for participating unless your team places in the top three,

then the points allocation is as follows:

1st Place Team: 30

2nd Place Team: 20

3rd Place Team: 10

University Departments are welcome to participate in this event but are not eligible to win

the Spirit Points competition.

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Game Line-up:

Fritter Fest: Sponsored by Sweetwater’s Donuts

Teams are made up of two males and two females and must eat as many

doughnuts as they can in two minutes.

Participants can only eat one doughnut at a time. Participants can’t start a new

doughnut until the previous is completely finished.

When two minutes are up, contestant must drop remaining doughnuts but may

finish what is in his/her mouth.

Tug-O-War

Teams must have 6 members on each side

Overall pull to be 12 feet and winner is the team to pull their opposition 6 feet

from the starting mark.

No hand over hand pulling allowed.

Team members must go back with rope when pulling.

No “securing” of rope to any team members.

No hands are allowed on the ground apart from the anchorman who is permit-

ted to use one hand on the ground.

No cleats allowed.

Relay Race

Events will include:

Centipede Crawl

Blindfolded puzzle

The shaving of a balloon

3-Legged Race

Bean Bag Toss

Games continued

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Soapbox Derby

If you have a need for speed, enter in one of the longest-

running Homecoming events-the Soapbox Derby!

Where: Gilkison Avenue (the hill next to

Sindecuse Health Center)

When: Friday, Oct. 23rd @ 2 p.m.

Registration: The deadline for registration is Friday,

October 9, 2009 @ 5 p.m.

The entry form and Code of Conduct on

pages 24-26 of this packet can be submitted to

the Office of Student Activities and Leadership

Programs in Room 194 of the RSO Center in the

Bernhard Center.

Instructions:

1. All participants will need to arrive for check in by 1:30 p.m.

2. At check in you will be notified of the derby line-up.

3. The derby will begin at 2:00 p.m.

4. If your team is not present, you will lose that race and will no longer be able to

participate.

Spirit Cup Points:

Each team will receive 5 points for participating, unless your team places in

the top three, then the points allocation is as follows:

1st Place Team: 30

2nd Place Team: 20

3rd Place Team: 10

University Departments are welcome to participate in this event but are not

eligible to win the Spirit Points competition.

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Soapbox continued

Rules/Car Limitations:

1. The car must be no longer than six feet. This will be measured from bumper to bumper, from

the longest points.

2. Total axle length is limited to a maximum of three feet.

3. Distance between the front and rear axle must be at least two feet and no longer than five

feet.

4. There can be no added weight in the car or the car will be disqualified.

Safety Requirements:

1. Car must have four operable wheels, two on each axle. All four wheels must touch the

ground simultaneously.

2. Each car must have a steering wheel or stick that is operated by two hands to control the

steering. No car will be allowed to race if it is operated by steering with ropes, hands, axel or

by steering with the driver’s feet.

Note:: Ropes may be used in a steering mechanism, but they may NOT be used as

the control device that the driver handles. I.E. the steering wheel or the steering stick.

3. Each car must be equipped with an operational brake.

4. Glass is prohibited on any car. However Plexiglas is acceptable.

5. A state approved safety helmet must be worn by all drivers.

Football and bicycle helmets or hard hats are not acceptable.

6. Drivers must be able to have good control over their vehicles and they

must have a good line of vision.

7. Drivers must wear shoes, long pants, shirts and protective clothing. (Goggles, gloves, etc.

are some items that are suggested.)

Disqualifications:

1. A car may be disqualified at any time for a violation of any of the rules listed on this page.

2. If a car goes out of its lane and hinders the progress of its opponent, it will be disqualified.

3. If a driver is found to be intoxicated, he/she will be immediately disqualified.

Important Facts:

1. The lane will be defined as the area from the center line to the curb.

2. All safety and car size limitations must be adhered to. Anything found to be unsafe by the

Homecoming committee must be corrected or the vehicle will NOT be allowed to race.

3. All drivers must have a valid WMU I.D.

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Flag Run

Have you ever wanted to represent your organization before a crowd of

thousands? Register in the Flag Run, and you will get your chance!

Where: Waldo Stadium

When: Saturday, Oct. 24th right before the

Football Game

Registration: The deadline for registration is Friday,

October 9, 2009 @ 5 p.m..

The entry form and Code of Conduct on pages 24-

26 of this packet can be submitted to the Office of

Student Activities and Leadership Programs in

Room 194 of the RSO Center in the Bernhard

Center.

General Instructions One (1) participant per team

Your organization’s apparel or WMU gear must

be worn by all participants

Flags will not be provided by the Homecoming Committee.

Show your WMU and/or team spirit.

Further instructions will be given.

Spirit Cup Points:

Each team will receive 5 points for participating unless your team places in the top three, then the

points allocation is as follows:

University Departments are welcome to participate in this event but are not eligible to win the

Spirit Points competition.

Note: Points will not be allocated to first, second, or third place winners as the event is held so soon

before the announcement of the Spirit Cup winners.

REMEMBER:

Be ready on time or else you will not be allowed to participate.

You will be racing across the field so appropriate apparel is necessary.

Meet at the football tunnel at 1:30 p.m. (student entrance onto the field).

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Football Homecoming

Game Western Michigan University

Broncos

vs.

University of Buffalo Bulls

Saturday, October 24, 2009 starting at

2 p.m.

@ Waldo Stadium

King and Queen Coronation

The 2009 Homecoming Court will be presented to students, parents and

alumni as part of the half-time festivities. The winners from the student

vote will be announced as the 2009 Homecoming King and Queen.

The winners of the Spirit Cup Competition will be announced during

half-time as well!

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& Queen King

Qualifications:

1. Must be nominated by a Registered Student Organization (RSO)

or University Department.

2. Must be enrolled in the 2009-2010 Academic Year as a WMU

full-time student.

3. Must be a WMU student of Junior status or above (56+

completed credit hours).

4. Must not be under any academic or disciplinary probation (no ex-

ceptions will be made under any circumstances).

5. Must have a 2.85 cumulative GPA or higher (no exceptions

regardless of circumstances).

6. No members of the 2008 Student Homecoming Committee or

past court members may be nominated.

7. Must fill out application and provide everything that is requested.

8. Nominating RSO must enter into at least one Spirit Cup

Competition Homecoming event. (For a list of those events see page 5, as well as at the bottom of the RSO

Recommendation Form on pages 22-23.) If the nominating RSO’s candidate is chosen for the 2009

Homecoming Court and the RSO fails to participate, it may result in the removal of that court member at the

discretion of the 2009 Homecoming Committee.

Nomination: To be considered for Homecoming King and Queen you must be nominated by a RSO or Western Michigan

University department. The supporting organization must fill out the recommendation form on pages 22-23

addressing the reasons why they support the candidate.

Selection Process:

Nominees for Homecoming King and Queen should fill out the application that is in this packet, answering all

questions and submitting all forms by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2009 to the new Student Organization

Center in Room 194 in the Bernhard Center. Applicants will sign up for a time slot when they turn in their

form in the BHC.

Nominees need to prepare and then present a 4-5 minute presentation that addresses the question, “Based on

your leadership experiences, what type of legacy will you leave at Western Michigan University and/or the

surrounding community once you have graduated?” Nominees have creative license in terms of the format

and style of the presentation, though no PowerPoint presentations will be allowed. Nominees should also

expect a short question and answer period afterward in relation to their presentation.

Presentations will be Monday, October 12th from 3-6 p.m., Tuesday, October 13th from 6-9 p.m., and

Wednesday, October 14th from 5-8 p.m. in Trimpe Building. Note: 10 minute time includes presentation, question and answer period, as well as any set-up or removal of

presentation materials.

Each candidate will be notified about the final decision of 2009 Homecoming Court no later than Thursday,

October 15, 2009 at 5:00 pm.

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Student Vote (Online)

The student vote will take place online only. The Western Herald Homecoming Tabloid will contain a photo of

each court member and a brief description of each. The eight court members will attend all of the

Homecoming 2009 events leading up to the coronation ceremony during the football game. The winners will

be announced during the Coronation ceremony Saturday, October 24th, 2009 during the Half-Time Show.

You can vote online on our website: www.wmich.edu/homecoming

Voting is open from Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at 9 a.m. to Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at 12 p.m.

Benefits for the Homecoming 2009 Court:

Attend university events during Homecoming and participate in the Homecoming Half-Time Festivities.

Receive a gift certificate from the WMU Bookstore and other possible prizes.

VIP Seating at all Homecoming events.

Free passes to all CAB events for the remainder of the academic year.

Duties of the 2009 King and Queen:

Participate in 50 hours of community service for a non-profit organization of his/her choice by the end of

the 2009-2010 academic year. Completion of community service form is necessary to determine the

legitimacy of the hours completed.

Receive Educational Community Credit Union $500 scholarship.

IMPORTANT: Failure to follow through with the duties/ benefits listed above will result in a removal of

the title as well as the $500 scholarship.

K&Q continued

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NPHC Marchdown

Marchdown is an event in which NPHC fraternities and

sororities Western Michigan University express their

individual talents and unite the campus through the art of

stepping.

Where: Miller Auditorium

When: Saturday, Oct. 24th @ 6 p.m.

The History of the Marchdown

Originally brought to campus by Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Marchdown

has become a signature part of the

Western Michigan University

Homecoming experience and attracts not

only WMU staff, faculty, and students,

but also various members of the Kala-

mazoo community and visitors from other universities.

The tradition continues as the National Pan-Hellenic Council presents

Marchdown once again during Homecoming week. Participants will

include members of WMU’s National Pan-Hellenic Council as well as

friends from throughout the Kalamazoo community and beyond.

Come out for an unforgettable night of Greek Life pride and

outstanding showmanship!

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Entry Form

RSO

Western Michigan University Official Homecoming Entry Form

Please fill out this entry form carefully and completely. It must be returned to the Office of Student

Activities and Leadership Programs in Room 194 in the RSO Center in the Bernhard Center. by October 9, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. RSO must be currently registered on SOAP. RSOs that pair/

partner to compete together must register as a “Team,” not an RSO.

RSO Name: __________________________________________________________

Team Name: _________________________________________________________

Contact #1: ______________________________ E-Mail: _____________________

Phone Number: _____________________

Contact #2: ______________________________ E-Mail: _____________________

Phone Number: _____________________

Please mark the events that your team is participating in for Homecoming 2009:

___ Yell Like Hell ___ Western Games

___ Soapbox Derby ___ Court Nomination ___ Flag Run

___ Canned Food Sculpture Competition

Release of Liability:

To the fullest extent of the law, I, ________________, agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless

Western Michigan University, its Board, officers, employees, and agents for any and all claims for

personal injury, property damage, death, loss, or otherwise, arising out of my voluntary participation

in this event. As used herein, “claims” include any and all losses, damages, suits, judgments, and

related costs and expenses, including attorney fees.

Code of Conduct:

We, the undersigned, have fully read the 2009 WMU Homecoming Information packet and agree to

adhere to all the rules and regulations pertaining to the 2009 WMU Homecoming and the Information

Packet.

Authorized Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________________

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Entry Form

Team

Western Michigan University Official Homecoming Entry Form

Please fill out this entry form carefully and completely. It must be returned to the Office of

Student Activities and Leadership Programs in Room 194 in the RSO Center in the Bernhard

Center by October 9, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. RSOs that pair/partner to compete together must

register as a “Team,” not an RSO.

Team Name: __________________________________________________________

Team Name: _________________________________________________________

Contact #1: ______________________________ E-Mail: _____________________

Phone Number: _____________________

Contact #2: ______________________________ E-Mail: _____________________

Phone Number: _____________________

Please mark the events that your team is participating in for Homecoming 2009:

___ Yell Like Hell ___ Western Games

___ Soapbox Derby ___ Court Nomination ___ Flag Run

___ Canned Food Sculpture Competition

Release of Liability:

To the fullest extent of the law, I, ________________, agree to release, indemnify and hold

harmless Western Michigan University, its Board, officers, employees, and agents for any and

all claims for personal injury, property damage, death, loss, or otherwise, arising out of my

voluntary participation in this event. As used herein, “claims” include any and all losses,

damages, suits, judgments, and related costs and expenses, including attorney fees.

Code of Conduct:

We, the undersigned, have fully read the 2009 WMU Homecoming Information packet and

agree to adhere to all the rules and regulations pertaining to the 2009 WMU Homecoming and

the Information Packet.

Authorized Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________________

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King & Queen Entry Form

Please fill out this entry form carefully and completely. It must be returned to the Office of

Student Activities and Leadership Programs in Room 194 in the RSO Center in the Bernhard Center.

by October 9th, 2009 at 5:00pm.

Candidate’s Full Name:______________________________________________________

Organization: ______________________________________________________________

WIN: ________________________ Gender: Male / Female

Local Address: _____________________________________________________________

Local Phone: _________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________________ Cumulative G.P.A: ________

Major(s) __________________________________________________________________

Minor(s) __________________________________________________________________

Sponsoring Organization President’s or Dept. Signature: __________________________________

Please include the following with this entry form:

1. A personal resume including University/community activities, contributions and accomplishments.

2. A copy of your most recent transcript. A printable version is available through GoWMU, which is

acceptable.

3. Responses, in essay form, to the following questions (no more than two pages total):

A. Briefly tell us why you feel you should be selected as Homecoming King or Queen and how

this relates to being a representative of the entire student body of Western Michigan

University.

B. Briefly describe the biggest challenge of your college career thus far. Explain what you

learned from the experience and how it will affect you in the future.

C. If you had to take photos of three specific moments during your college career thus far,

which three moments would you choose and why?

4. The recommendation form that is contained in this packet, filled out by the President of the

nominating Registered Student Organization or Dept. Representative. Must be turned in with

this application in a sealed envelope.

Note: All forms must be attached and turned in together by the deadline listed above. Failure to do so

may result in disqualification of the candidate at the discretion of the Homecoming Committee.

I hereby grant permission to release academic and disciplinary files to the professional staff of the

Office of Student Activities and Leadership Programs and the Office of Student Conduct in order to

guarantee compliance with candidate eligibility requirements listed in the Homecoming Guide. If I am

selected for Homecoming court and do not abide by the duties listed on page 19, I understand that my

benefits also listed on page 19 will no longer be available to me.

Signature:_______________________________________________

Date: _________________

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RSO King Recommendation Form

This form must be completed by the President of the RSO or department representa-

tive that has nominated this individual and put into a sealed envelope and attached and

submitted with nominee’s application.

RSO Name:________________________________________________

President’s Name:__________________________________________

Candidate’s Name:__________________________________________

Why did you nominate this individual for Homecoming King?

What traits do you believe this person possesses that would make him a good

Homecoming King?

What role(s) has this person taken within your organization?

President’s Signature: ______________________________

Please indicate which event(s) your team will be participating in: ___ Yell Like Hell ___ Western Games

___ Soapbox Derby ___ Court Nomination ___ Flag Run

___ Canned Food Sculpture Competition

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RSO Queen Recommendation Form

This form must be completed by the President of the RSO or department representative

that has nominated this individual and put into a sealed envelope and attached and

submitted with nominee’s application.

RSO Name:________________________________________________

President’s Name:__________________________________________

Candidate’s Name:_________________________________________

Why did you nominate this individual for Homecoming Queen?

What traits do you believe this person possess that would make her a good Home-

coming Queen?

What role(s) has this person taken within your organization?

President’s Signature: ______________________________

Please indicate which event(s) your team will be participating in: ___ Yell Like Hell ___ Western Games

___ Soapbox Derby ___ Court Nomination ___ Flag Run

___ Canned Food Sculpture Competition

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We are so excited to have all of you and your organizations participating in

Homecoming 2009!

Any team whose members are deemed to be acting by any of the Homecoming

Coordinators in an unprofessional manner, including but not limited to disorderly

conduct, vandalism, theft, unauthorized entry, verbal or physical threats, will

automatically be disqualified from Homecoming 2009.

Any and all issues regarding a team’s eligibility are ultimately up to the

discretion of the 2009 Homecoming Coordinators.

The agreement below must be signed by the team’s President or the Homecoming

Representative if they wish to compete in Homecoming 2009. The form is due

along with all event entry forms, not including King and Queen application, by

Friday, October 9th, 2009 @ 5 p.m to the RSO Center in room 194 Bernhard

Center.

Please represent WMU with dignity and respect.

Please be aware that this packet is subject to change and the Homecoming

Coordinators and advisors have the authority to over-ride any rules listed in this

packet.

Additionally, all students and student teams are expected to follow all rules as

stated in the Student Code, available online at

http://www.osc.wmich.edu/studentcode

Any alleged violation of the Student Code may be referred to the Office of

Student Conduct.

of Conduct Code

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Volunteer Form

If any of the members of your team would like to volunteer, please fill out this form with

their names and e-mails. Volunteers will help with the set up and tear down of events. If you

get at least three of your members to volunteer, your team will receive 5 spirit points and 1

point for every two members after the initial three. Thank you for your participation and for

your help!

Name Event E-mail Phone Number

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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Contact Information

2009 Homecoming Coordinators: Jackie Luedtke: salp-homecoming@wmich.edu

Kris Banks: salp-homecoming2@wmich.edu

Lynnae Stankus

Associate Director, SALP

lynnae.stankus@wmich.edu

Kristin Fouts

Assistant Director, SALP

kristin.fouts@wmich.edu

Nicole Millar

Graduate Assistant, SALP

SALP-CABGA@wmich.edu

Check out our website at:

www.wmich.edu/homecoming

The Homecoming Office is located in

room 1120 of Faunce Student

Services.

To contact us by phone, call the main

office of the SALP office at

(269) 387-2115 and ask for the

Homecoming Coordinators.