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zzou Homecoming is a program of the Dear Applicant,Thetradition of Homecoming began at the University of Missouri in 1911 when Missouri football coach Chester Brewer invited former students to “come home” for the annual football game against the Kansas Jayhawks. Since then, Mizzou has or contact ouradviser, Aly Friend, at frienda@missouri.edu or 5736613. Sincerely, Tanner Bryant, Kelsey DenkerKit NelsonHomecoming Directors homecomingdirectors@missouri.edu 2015 Homecoming SteeringCommittee Application zzou Homecoming is a program of the Homecoming Directors: Tanner Bryant, Kelsey Denker and Kit Nelson Note: These positions run from November 2013 to November 2014Directors and spokespersons for Homecoming 2014Select 2014 Steering CommitteeAdvise Steering Committee & Homecoming meetingsWork with adviser to set and oversee Homecoming budgetWork with Homecoming advisorAssist in Grand Marshal selectionCoordinate Homecoming media releases with adviser and media outlets Blood Drive Committee Direct the Homecoming Blood Drive and other associated eventsWork with the Red Cross to coordinate the Blood DriveRecruit campus and community volunteers to aid in the Blood DriveCreate an advertising plan for the Blood Drive to raise awareness and units donated Campus Decorations Committee Direct Friday night Campus Decorations competition and judgingOrganize “Taste of Columbia” at Campus DecorationsWork with Fire Marshal to ensure that proper safety precautions are takenWork with City of Columbia to ensure road closingsCoordinate judges for competition Parade Committee Direct all planning of the Homecoming ParadeCoordinate entries, crowd, barricades, judges, staffing, volunteers and vehicles on Parade DayWork closely with the staff of the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA)Work with MUPD and the City of Columbia to set up barricades for the ParadeCoordinate judges for competition Public Relations Committee Committee will consist of: 2 Graphic Designers, Photographer/Videographer, Internal Coordinator, External CoordinatorCommunicate with organizations and individual students to inform them about Homecoming and howthey can get involved while working to increase participation throughout campusPromote Homecoming within the campus and communityServe as a contact for any questions pertaining to homecoming involvement in general 2015 Homecoming SteeringCommittee Descriptions zzou Homecoming is a program of the Conduct weekly liaison meetings in the falland organize the Homecoming Informational SessionDirect all advertising in various outlets and coordinate social media campaignsCreate official Homecoming rulebook and template for all ads/event programs as well as work with various committees to design copy for Homecoming supplementsGraphic Designer must have InDesign and Photoshop experienceVideographer must have experience creating and producing promotional videosCollaborate to create the Homecoming logoOrganize the sale of merchandise on campus/various outletsWork with merchandise vendor to order, receive, organize and distribute merchandise Service Committee Coordinate Homecoming Day of Service working with Mizzou Alumni chapters from across the nationOrganize Tiger Food Fight for participating organizationsLead the Tigers Taming Hunger food drive benefiting central Missouri by advertising, raising awareness andsetting up collection areas throughout Homecoming Special Events Committee Work closely with the residence halls coordinator and studentsWork closely with campus organizations and promote involvementOrganize MIZBBQ Coordinate Decorate the District with local businessesOrganize Banner competition with campus facilitiesCoordinate judges for competitionsPromote school spirit throughout campus Talent Committee Coordinate all planning and reservations of Talent venue and crewCreate Director’s Book and Talent programs (working with Public Relations Committee)Two EmceesTwo Talent DirectorsCoordinate judges for Talent competitionCreate overall Talent themeHold weekly Directors Meetings Traditions Committee Direct interviews, voting, and service projects for Homecoming RoyaltyOrganize King/Queen appearances and eventsCoordinate judges for Royalty candidate application processThank you for your interest in the 2015 Mizzou Homecoming Steering Committee! zzou Homecoming is a program of the 2015 HomecomingSteering Committee ApplicationDue January 302015 at 5:00 p.m. to 123 Reynolds Alumni Center Name Student Number Local Address CityStateZip PhoneEmail Address Parents’ Names Parents’ Address/es Top Three Committee Choices Academic MajorCumulative GPA Academic Year (circle)Freshman Sophomore Junior SeniorGraduate Student Applicant’s SignatureDate , hereby grant permission to notifymy parents and authorize the MizzouAlumni Association to publicly share and / or reproduce my responses. Applicant Information:Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper and placeyour STUDENT NUMBERin the top right corner.A committee of staff and student directors will judge applications. Notification regarding first round interviews will be available byWednesday, February 42015interested in the Public Relations Committeebe prepared to present sampledesignduringyour interview.Please return this completed application stapled with your responses to the following questions to123 Reynolds Alumni Center. Applications may not exceed two pages typed.Please list any time constraints you may have for this semester and continuing on to all2015? This should include work, night classes, meetings andother campus involvementWhat qualities do you feel you posess that would makeyouan outstandingmember of the Homecoming Steering Committee? Please rank youtop three committee choices and briefly describe your selections.If you could change one thing about Homecoming, what would it be? What solutions do you have to offer to this problem?Why would you like to be a member of the Homecoming Steering Committee? PLEASE SUMBIT APPLICATIONS TO: Homecoming Directors123 ReynoldsAlumni Centeror more information, please email homecomingdirectors@missouri.edu APPLICATIONS MUST BE REC EI VED BY JANUARY 30 AT 5 P.M. For office use only: 1Round_____________ 2ndRound_____________RAC