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Eastern Illinois University Fraternity & Sorority Programs Greek Week Packet - 2018

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EIU Greek Week 2018 Event Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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April 3

April 4 Airband Rehearsals (7PM – 10PM)

April 5 April 6 Airband Dress Rehearsal (1PM – 6PM)

April 7 Panther Service Day (9:30 AM)

Airband Performance 7:00pm

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9 Tugs (4PM)

10 Trivia (7PM)

11 Tugs (4PM)

12 Cans for Construction (12PM-4PM) Greek Picnic (6:00pm)

13 Tugs (4PM)

14 Pyramids (11AM) Tugs Finals following Pyramids

15 Fraternity & Sorority Awards (6:00 PM)


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Contents EIU Greek Week 2018 Event Calendar .......................................................................................................... 1

Airband Information ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Rules and Regulations ................................................................................................................................ 4

Airband Applications .................................................................................................................................. 5

Deadlines ................................................................................................................................................... 5

Deductions ................................................................................................................................................. 6

Airband Score Sheet .................................................................................................................................. 6

Waiver ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Pyramids ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Pyramids Sportsman-Like Conduct Code............................................................................................... 7

Waiver for Pyramids .............................................................................................................................. 7

Tugs ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Rules and Regulations ............................................................................................................................... 8

Deadlines and Deductions ....................................................................................................................... 11

Tugs Applications ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Tugs Sportsman-Like Conduct Code .................................................................................................... 11

Waivers .................................................................................................................................................... 11

Waiver for Men’s Tugs ......................................................................................................................... 11

Waiver for Women’s Tugs ................................................................................................................... 11

Unity Information ........................................................................................................................................ 12

Rules and Regulations .............................................................................................................................. 12

Unity Application ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Deadlines ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Deductions ............................................................................................................................................... 13

Community Service Information .................................................................................................................. 14

Cans for Construction .............................................................................................................................. 14

Rules and Regulations .......................................................................................................................... 14

Clothing Drive .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Community Service Project ..................................................................................................................... 14

Rules and Regulations .............................................................................................................................. 15

King/Queen Candidate Application ......................................................................................................... 15


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Deadlines ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Appendix A – Airband Score Sheet .............................................................................................................. 16

Appendix B – Airband Waiver ...................................................................................................................... 17

Appendix C – Greek Week Chapter Conduct Code...................................................................................... 18

Appendix D – Tugs Sportsman-Like Conduct Code...................................................................................... 19

Appendix E – Pyramids Sportsman-Like Conduct Code............................................................................... 21

Appendix F – Waiver for Pyramids .............................................................................................................. 22

Appendix G – Waiver for Men Tugs ............................................................................................................. 23

Appendix H – Waiver for Women’s Tugs ..................................................................................................... 24

Appendix I – Cans for Construction Rubric .................................................................................................. 25

Appendix J – Greek Week Banner Rubric .................................................................................................... 26

Appendix K – Points Break Down ................................................................................................................ 27


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Airband Information

Rules and Regulations 1. Each chapter is allowed one group containing no more than fourteen people.

2. Time Limit: The program may not exceed five minutes.

3. No dances, props or costumes may include any references to drugs or alcohol.

4. Costumes can only be removed in an appropriate fashion. Instruments and props are permitted, but

may not be thrown at any time (Absolutely no throwing objects into the crowd). Your chapter must be

incorporated in some way, shape, or form (I.e. colors, prop, throw what you know, verbal/chant.) All

costume and prop changes and transitions must be submitted in writing no later than March 30, 2018.

All props and costumes must be in good taste, the Airband committee maintains the right to reject any

costume or prop. Any costumes that may be considered inappropriate need to be cleared with either

the Director of Greek Life or the Airband Chairs. Failure to do so may result in losing points.

5. There is no limit to the number of hours an individual chapter may practice. Note: Chapters may not

practice between the hours of 12am-8am.

6. Song Selections will be made at the 2/5/2018 meeting. NOTE: Song changes will not be accepted

after the Airband meeting on 2/19/2018.

7. All music must be recorded onto 3 CD’s in excellent condition. The CD must be turned into the

Airband chairs no later than March 26, 2018. Note: The CD must include a CD case, chapter name,

and song choices.

8. The Airband rehearsals will be held in McAfee on April 2nd, April 4th, and 6th, 2018. ALL

PARTICIPATING CHAPTERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE STAGE REHEARSAL on April 6th; FAILURE

TO ATTEND WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. Note: Only one rehearsal is mandatory on either the

3rd or 4th, which are 20-minute rehearsals from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Second rehearsal is mandatory

on April 6th starting at 1:30pm

9. On the night of Airband all chapters must send one representative to check in near the stage thirty

minutes before the competition begins and will sit with the lighting crew. Also turn in this person’s

name and cell number on the Lighting Sheet.

10. Throughout each performance judges will be taking obscene or distasteful dances into consideration.

At their discretion, they may deduct points for distasteful actions.

11. Costumes and props will be checked one week prior to the Airband performance.

12. Each Airband participant will have a $50 limit for their costume. A chapter can’t spend more than $100

on all props. Note: Costume and prop receipts are due March 26th, 2018.

13. It is mandatory that there are six people on the stage during all times of the performance.

14. One person must always be lip-synching during each different song during the whole performance.


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Airband Applications Please complete the following Airband Application (online MachForms) by their designated due dates:

• Airband – Informational Application 1 of 2 (will close February 19, 2018 at 9:00 PM)

• Airband – Lighting & Introduction Application 2 of 2 (will close March 26, 2018 at 9:00 PM)

Deadlines February 5th @9:00pm (Coaches Meeting) -Due

-Songs -Theme -Airband Personell Sheet

-Agendas/Deadline lists -Go over packet and contact information March 26th @9:15pm (Coaches Meeting) Due:

-Lighting Script -Introduction Sheet -Costume and prop receipts -3 copies of CD -Waivers for each participant -Song lyrics

-Drawing for times of performance and 2nd Rehersal -Provide general practice schedule -Dress rehearsal schedule will be distributed April 2nd and April 4th @ 7-10pm -First Airband rehearsal -Mandatory to pick ONE time slot from any of the three days (Doodle Pool) -Costume required, all props required, 1 member in makeup to represent group April 6th 1:30pm till 8:00pm -Mandatory second airband rehearsal 25-minute time slots April 7th @6pm - Doors open @7pm - Performance

https://www.eiu.edu/grklife/machform_4/view.php?id=26012



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Deductions A deduction can either take points way from the overall final performance score or attendance points depending upon the violation. Performance Deductions – 5 points will be taken away if any of the following happen. -If there is not someone lip synching to each different song. -If there is a prop, costume, move, or etc. added to the performance that wasn’t shown during the final dress rehearsal. -If at least 6 people aren’t on stage at all times. -If you exceed the time limit. -If you don’t incorporate your chapter in some way, shape, or form (I.e. colors, prop, "throw what you know," verbal/chant, etc. -The Airband Committee does have the final say to deduct points if there is any violation. Meetings Deductions – One point will be taken from your attendance points if you do any of the following. -Do not show up at meetings. -If paperwork or materials are turned in late.

Airband Score Sheet Please refer to Appendix A

Waiver Please refer to Appendix B


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Games Information

Games Committee:

Games Advisor: Dayton Ehrlich

Committee Chair: Emily Fitzpatrick

Pyramids

1. There will be ten participants from every chapter.

2. There will be at least two heats and the top three times overall will compete in the finals.

3. The participants must run 25 yards before they begin to build. All members of the pyramid must be facing the

starting line. Each lane will be 25 feet wide. The pyramid must be built with four people on the bottom, three on the

next row, two on the next row and one on top.

4. All participants must stay in their own lane, or the team will be disqualified.

5. At the given signal, all ten participants will run to the building point.

6. When the judges determine the pyramid to be steady (elbows locked and heads up), and the pyramid is held

steady for 3 seconds (by stopwatch), a flag will be dropped and the judge will command the participants to

dismount.

7. The participants will dismount and run to the finish line. The last person across the line will stop the clock.

8. Participants must wear tennis shoes; no spikes or cleats will be allowed.

9. Heats will be determined at a Rules and Games Meeting to be announces at a later time.

Each member of the Pyramid teams must sign a liability and sportsman like conduct form before participation in the

event. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the team. Forms and rosters are due no later than March 2nd

by 4:30pm. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Pyramids Sportsman-Like Conduct Code Please refer to Appendix E

Waiver for Pyramids Please refer to Appendix F


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Tugs

Rules and Regulations 1. ALL ROSTERS, LIABILITY FORMS, SPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT FORMS AND CHAPTER

CONDUCT CODES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 20th, 2018

2. All forms mentioned above must be turned into the Tugs mailbox (Fraternity and Sorority Programs Office,

University Union) or handed to myself (Rebecca Cash) at one of the steering committee meetings. There are NO

exceptions or excuses that will be accepted after the due date. If you miss this deadline, your chapters WILL NOT

participate in the event(s).

3. Tugs will not be held responsible for names that cannot be read. If your roster is illegible we will count that as not

having the forms completed.

4. During Tugs, there will be an area separating the tugs lane from the spectators. If any member of your chapter is

in that lane at any time during Tugs, the team will be considered in violation of the conduct code, and may be

disqualified.

5. If a team chooses to drop out of participation in a competition, they will forfeit their seed position. They team will

not place or earn participations points in said event.

6. Tugs first meeting is February 20th at 7:00 PM in the Arcola/Tuscola room.

7. Tugs second meeting is March 20th at 7:00 PM in the Arcola/Tuscola room.

8. Tarps will be used again if needed due to weather.

9. Rain delay schedule will be announced before spring break.

10. The event will be held over the campus pond.

11. The rope will be entirely wet before the contest begins.

12. The start and end of a tug will be indicated by a train horn.

13. Only turf or plastic shoes are allowed. No metal cleats may be worn.

14. Judges will check participants’ shoes prior to each tug (on the rope).

15. The first tuggers on the rope must hold the rope within the designated area.

16. Substitutions of tuggers may be made before the tug, but must be from the alternate listed on the final roster.

17. The team that is able to get three tuggers (third tugger knee deep) on the opposing team in the water first will be

declared the winner.

18. One false start will be allowed per team, per tug.

19. No team member may assume a position behind the anchorman at any time. No one but tugging members may

touch the rope after the tug has begun to hold the slack. If necessary a steering committee member will hold the

slack.


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20. The team coach may not touch the members once the tug has begun.

21. No more than two team coaches will be allowed in the lane, failure to adhere to this rule will result in immediate

disqualification. Warnings will not be given.

22. Coaches must be a current EIU student, an active member of an Eastern Fraternity/Sorority organization, and

must be on the rope with a completed wavier.

23. A flagger is required for each team to utilize for the raising and lowering of the flag. The flagger must be on the

roster; a team member, alternate, or a coach. This person must be silent and clear-headed during the competition and

cannot move from the flag position.

24. Only the contestants’ feet may touch the ground, unless the participant(s) slip or fall in that event, a judge will

issue a verbal warning and the contestant will have 3 seconds by the judge’s count to resume their position. If three

seconds are exceeded, and the tugger has not resumed to his position on the rope, then the individual will be

disqualified.

25. NO SITTING ON FEET WILL BE ALLOWED. If caught sitting for more than 3 seconds count by a judge, the

individual will be disqualified.

26. Alternate grip during the tug will be up to the judge's discretion.

27. Teams must stay in the tug lanes, or will be disqualified.

28. Any attachment to a stable object (i.e. fence pole, tree, boulder, etc.) will result in immediate disqualification,

without warning during Round 1, Round 2, Semi-Finals, and Championship tugs.

29. Other immediate disqualifications will result if: a. Intentional forward motion during the explosive stage. b.

Intentional releasing of the rope. c. Intentional interference with the judges occurs (by any member of the chapter)

30. The rope will be entirely placed in the pond immediately after the prior tug. The team will be given a two-minute

time limit to dry the rope. Following, the team will then have one minute to approach the rope. The team will then

have a maximum of two minutes to get set. When the horn sounds the tug will begin and then the horn sounds for

the second time when the tug has ended.

31. There will be a two-minute time limit from “Tuggers get set” to “Your team’s flag is down.” If that time limit is

broken, it will be considered a false start.

32. If a team refuses/declines to tug at any point, they forfeit their position and will not receive participation points

for the event.

33. If five or more of the tuggers have been removed from the rope by judges or have voluntarily removed

themselves from the rope the tug will be called due to the safety of the tuggers and the opposing team will have won

that tug.

Men’s Tugs NO TRAINING, CONDITIONING OR PRACTICES AS A TEAM UNTIL FEBRUARY 1st, 2018

Unlimited Practice Time between 8am & 12am (midnight). No limit of hours practiced.

No tugging on the following areas: Rugby Field, Football field, Church behind Delta Tau Delta, the pond, IM

fields, band practice field. Committee has the right to add more areas to this list at any time.

1. Every member will sign a liability form and return it to the Rules and Games Committee by February 20th, 2018

or the entire team will not tug. NO EXCEPTIONS.


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2. Every member must also sign the sportsman like conduct agreement before they will be allowed to tug. This is

also due by February 20th

Men's Weigh-In and Weight Rules

1. Each team will consist of no more than ten men with a maximum combined weight of 2,100 lbs.

2. On the day of weigh-in, a team must be at exactly or under the weight limit.

3. Tuggers cannot gain or lose more than 20lbs between the March 2nd and April 8th weigh in.

4. Weigh-In Schedule is as follows:

a. First Weigh-In: Friday, February 2nd (10am – 1 pm)

b. Second Weigh-In: Friday, March 2nd (8am – 1 pm)

c. Third Weigh-In: Friday March 23rd (8pm-11pm)

d. Final Weigh-In: Sunday April 8th (8am – 1 pm)

e. EVERYONE MUST PARTICIPATE IN ALL THREE-WEIGH INS (Second – Fourth)

f. When approaching the scale each team member will only be able to officially step on the scale ONCE.

Tuggers will not be allowed to check their weight on the scale on the day of the weigh in.

Weigh In and Weight Rules

1. All the weigh-ins will take place at the MLK Student Union Room TBA.

2. Must have socks, athletic shorts/leggings/spandex, and a T-shirt on during the weigh in process.

3. If an individual cannot make a scheduled weigh-in, they must contact Rebecca Cash, at least one week prior to

gain approval to attend an alternate weigh-in

4. A valid EIU ID will be required at all weigh-ins.

5. When approaching the scale each team member will only be able to officially step on the scale ONCE. Tuggers

will not be allowed to check their weight on the scale on the day of the weigh in.

WOMEN’S TUGS

NO TRAINING, CONDITIONING OR PRACTICES AS A TEAM UNTIL FEBRUARY 1st

Unlimited Practice Time between 8am & 12am (midnight). No limit of hours practiced.

No tugging on the following areas: Rugby Field, Football field, Church behind Delta Tau Delta, the pond, IM

fields, band practice field. Committee has the right to add more areas to this list at any time.

1. Every member will sign a liability form and return it to the Tugs Committee by February 20th, 2018 or the entire

team will not tug. NO EXCEPTIONS.

2. Every member must also sign the sportsman like conduct agreement before they will be allowed to tug. This is

also due by February 20th.

Women Weigh-In and Weight Rules

1. Each team will consist of eight women with a maximum combined weight of 1,400 lbs.

2. Tuggers cannot gain or lose more than 20lbs between the March 2nd and April 8th weigh in.


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3. On the day of weigh-in, a team must be at exactly or under the weight limit.

a. First Weigh-In: Friday, February 2nd (10am-1 pm)

b. Second Weigh-In: Friday, March 2nd (8am – 1 pm)

c. Third Weigh-In: Friday March 23rd (8pm-11pm)

d. Final Weigh-In: Sunday April 8th (8am – 1 pm)

e. EVERYONE MUST PARTICIPATE IN ALL THREE-WEIGH INS (Second – Fourth)

f..When approaching the scale each team member will only be able to officially step on the scale ONCE.

Tuggers will not be allowed to check their weight on the scale on the day of the weigh in.

If an individual cannot make a scheduled weigh-in, they must contact Rebecca Cash, at least one week prior to gain

approval to attend an alternate weigh-in. A valid EIU ID will be required at all weigh-ins.

*RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE THE SAME AS MEN'S TUGS*

Deadlines and Deductions Please refer to previously provide information for multiple deadline and deduction items

Tugs Applications

Tugs Sportsman-Like Conduct Code Please refer to Appendix D

Waivers

Waiver for Men’s Tugs Please refer to Appendix G

Waiver for Women’s Tugs Please refer to Appendix H


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Unity Information

Rules and Regulations

Trivia:

1. Each organization will have a group of 8 participate in this event.

2. Cell phones will not be allowed to be used throughout the competition.

3. If caught cheating, the team will not receive points for that category.

4. Answers must be written down before the next question is read.

5. Answer sheets must be turned in after each category so that the Unity Committee can

score and tally points.

Minute-to-win-it Games

1. Each organization will have one representative participate in the game between each

trivia category.

2. If an organization is able to complete the “Minute-to-win-it” game in 60 seconds they

will receive an additional 5 points to their trivia score.

3. If an organization is unable to complete the “minute-to-win-it” game in 60 seconds they

will receive no additional points to their trivia score.

4. If an organization is caught cheating during a game, they will not receive any points

toward their trivia score.

Picnic/Social – April 12th @6:00pm

1. Come out and enjoy a stress-free event with food, games, and socializing.

2. Picnic will be catered and will occur in a location TBD.

Bowling – Option 2 (To Be Determined at a later date)

1. Each organization will send 4 members to participate.

2. Each IFC organization will be paired with a PHC organization to form one team.

3. Winner will be decided by the team with the most total points and the winners will

receive 10 points for 1st place

Banner –

1. Banner must incorporate Greek Week Theme.

2. Banner must include own chapter’s letters and symbols.

3. Banner cannot degrade another chapter, chapters, or a staff member of the University.

4. Please be creative, but yet appropriate and tasteful.

5. NO GLITTER! If a chapter has glitter on your Greek Week banner you will be fined $75 and

disqualified from banner judging and loss of participation points for banner contest.

6. Banner can ONLY be hung between the following dates and times:

a. Friday, April 6th during OWN CHAPTER’S dress rehearsal time.


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b. Saturday, April 7th between 6:00pm and 7:00pm.

c. Cannot be hung on any other date’s or times.

7. Please refer to Appendix J for Greek Week Banner Scoring Rubic

8. Banners can be any size.

Unity Application Please complete the following Unity Application (online MachForms) by its designated due date:

• Greek Unity – Informational Application (will close March 9, 2018 at 11:59 PM)

Deadlines 1. All applications must be turned in by March 9th.

2. If applications are not turned in at this time, the organization will be unable to

participate in the event.

Deductions 1. If there is cheating throughout the event, there will be no points given to the

organization.



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Community Service Information

Cans for Construction

Rules and Regulations

-Must use a minimum of 75 cans/ non-perishable items in sculpture (each group must collect their own canned goods) -Cannot use any type of strong adhesive (packaging tape, rubber cement, wood, wire etc.) or anything that will destruct the canned goods. -Can use foam core, cardboard, scotch tape, rubber bands, paper, etc. -Sculptors can work in teams -Sculptors have to be completed on site by 4:00 pm. Any sculpture that are late will be disqualified, NO EXCEPTIONS! -Each group must break down their sculptures in order to have food donated. Cleanup must be completed by 5:00 pm. Boxes will be available to transport the canned goods to the food pantry. -Sculpture cannot exceed a height of 3 feet, and must be constructed within a 5 feet x 5 feet area. -Sculptures must be constructed on site between 12:00 pm-4:00 pm -Judging and winning will be based on use of materials and incorruption of your chapter’s letters, symbols, and the Greek Week overall theme of Viva Chuck Vegas.

---NO GLITTER!!!!!!!!--- Clothing Drive Each chapter will be responsible with collecting 100 individual items of clothing. Acceptable

items include but are not limited to: Shoes, hats, coats, shirts and pants.

Failure to reach 100 items will result in no points being awarded. The number of 100 clothes or

over that is reached is the number of the points the chapter will receive.

• Clothing Drive boxes will be distributed to chapter delegates at the March 19th meeting

• Clothing Drive box drop-off will take place on Friday, April 6th from 12:00 PM – 2:00

PM on the third floor of the MLK Jr. University Union in the Arcola/Tuscola Room.

• Donating 100 items will result in your chapter being awarded 5 points.

• The collected items will be donated to a local community service.

Community Service Project Chapters will be given the opportunity to join in with the rest of the Eastern Illinois University

community in participation of this year’s Panther Service Day (PSD). This year’s PSD will take place on

Saturday, April 7th. To earn the total amount of Greek Week points 25% of your chapter must be in

attendance. Sign-up is done through the Civic Engagement & Volunteerism Office (CEVO) which will be

emailed to chapter presidents as soon as it is made available by the Civic Engagement & Volunteerism

Office (CEVO) by Riley Doran.

Any questions or comments can be directed to Riley Doran, [email protected], Chair of Community

Service.

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Election & Coronation Information

Rules and Regulations Breakdown of Scoring for Coronation

• 20% will be scored on the Application

• 20% will be scored on Votes

• 60% will be scored on Interview

• There will be one King & Queen

King/Queen Candidate Application Please complete the following King/Queen Candidate Application (online MachForm) by its designated

due date:

• King/Queen Candidate Application (will close March 4, 2018 at 11:59 PM)

Deadlines

• Sunday, March 4th, 2018: Coronation Packets are due online via above MachForm at 11:59 pm.

• Monday, March 5th, 2018- Mandatory Coronation meeting in the Arcola/Tuscola

Room. You will sign up for an interview time slot. If you can’t make the meeting contact Megan Shudrowitz at [email protected] for a make-up meeting.

• Friday, March 23, 2018- 11 am - 5 pm: o Candidate interviews in the Oakland Room (Third floor, next door to the Office of

Student Programs and across from the bathrooms) o There will be a sign-up sheet with time slots at the meeting on March 5th. o Dress business casual o Headshots will be taken before your interview. o Please arrive early. o If you miss your interview time with the judges, you will not be given a second

interview time slot and will no longer receive participation points for your chapter.

o If you miss your interview time slot, it will be up to the Coronation/Elections committee if you will move forward with the King/Queen coronation.

• Saturday, April 7, 2018: Coronation

o This will take place during intermission of Airband. o Candidates please wear dresses or suits. o Chapter members please dress nice.


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Appendix A – Airband Score Sheet


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Appendix B – Airband Waiver

2018 Airband Waiver

Eastern Illinois University Liability Release, Waiver, Discharge and Covenant Not to Sue

This is a legally binding release made by me, ________________________ (Please Print)(Hereinafter referred to as “Releaser”) to Eastern Illinois University (Hereinafter referred to as “Institution”).

I fully recognize that there are dangers and risks to which I may be exposed by participation in the Greek

Week Airband on April 6 and April 7. The following is a description and examples of specific, significant, non-obvious dangers and risks associated with this activity: travel to and from the conference, conference

participation and recreation/social activities. I understand the Institution does not require me to participate in this activity, but I want to do so, despite the possible dangers and risks and despite this Release.

I, therefore agree to assume and take on myself all of this risks and responsibilities in any way associated

with this activity. In consideration of and return for the services, facilities and other assistance provided to me by the Institution in this activity, I release the Institution (and this governing board, employees, and

agents) from any and all liability, claims and actions that may arise from injury or harm me, from my death, or from damage to my property in connection with this activity. I understand this release covers liability, claims

and actions caused entirely or in part by any acts or failures to act of the Institution (or its governing board,

employees, or agents), including but not limited to negligence, mistake or failure to supervise the Institution.

I recognize that this Release means I am giving up, among other things, rights to sue the Institution, its

governing board, employees, and agents for injuries, damages, or losses I may incur. I also understand the release binds my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, as well as me.

I have read this entire release, I fully understand it, and agree to be legally bound by it.

This is a release of your rights. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING!!

_____________________________________ __________________

Releaser’s Signature Date

______________________________________ __________________

Guardian’s Signature (if releaser is under 18) Date


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Appendix C – Greek Week Chapter Conduct Code

Chapter Conduct Code

I, _______________________________ as the acting President of the __________________________ chapter,

agree to be held responsible for the behavior of my entire Chapter. The Chapter understands the rules regarding all

Greek Week sponsored events and games. We understand appropriate behavior is expected from all members

whether they are participating members of the event or a member of the audience, or within the Charleston

community. We also agree to treat all committee members, staff, judges and other Greek Week participants in the

manner we would like to be treated. Furthermore, the Chapter understands that violation of this code by any member

can result in sportsmanship point deductions or disqualification of the entire team or Chapter at any event. Greek

Week staff also possess the power to disqualify any Chapter from participating in Greek Week events entirely upon

any behavior deemed extremely unsportsmanlike.

__________________________________ ___________________________________

Chapter President Greek Week Delegate

__________________________________ ___________________________________

Overall Greek Week Co-Chair Overall Greek Week Co-Chair

__________________________________

Interim Director of Fraternity/Sorority Director

This form is to be turned into the Overall Greek Week Chairs on February 12th at the

Greek Week Delegates Meeting

NO EXCEPTIONS.


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Appendix D – Tugs Sportsman-Like Conduct Code

Everyone must sign this before they will be allowed to participate in any event! If anyone from a team does

not sign this code, the entire team will be disqualified.

As a member of the ____________________________________ chapter, I agree to uphold the standards of Eastern

Illinois University, Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council regarding

sportsmanlike conduct. This code includes appropriate treatment of judges, steering committee members, staff and

other Greek Week participants. I have also have read and understand the rules that apply to the event in which I am

participating. If I should choose not to adhere to this code, my actions will be reviewed by Rules and Games

Committee and my Chapter President. The final decision will rest with the Rules and Games Committee. In

addition, I agree my behavior should at all times represent the Greek Community in a positive manner. Failure to

adhere this code could result in disqualification of my entire team and possibly my chapter.

TEAM MEMBERS

PRINT NAME & E-Number Sign

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ALTERNATES

PRINT NAME & -Number Sign

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COACHES


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3.

Rules and Game Coordinator Director of Fraternity/Sorority Programs

This form is to be turned into the Tugs Committee by February 20th

NO EXCEPTIONS


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Appendix E – Pyramids Sportsman-Like Conduct Code Everyone must sign this before they will be allowed to participate in any event! If anyone from a team does

not sign this code, the entire team will be disqualified.

As a member of the ____________________________________ chapter, I agree to uphold the standards of Eastern

Illinois University, PanHellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council regarding

sportsmanlike conduct. This code includes appropriate treatment of judges, steering committee members, staff and

other Greek Week participants. I have also have read and understand the rules that apply to the event in which I am

participating. If I should choose not to adhere to this code, my actions will be reviewed by Rules and Games

Committee and my Chapter President. The final decision will rest with the Rules and Games Committee. In

addition, I agree my behavior should at all times represent the Greek Community in a positive manner. Failure to

adhere this code could result in disqualification of my entire team and possibly my chapter.

TEAM MEMBERS


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ALTERNATES

PRINT NAME & E# Sign

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Rules and Game Coordinator Director of Fraternity/Sorority Programs

This form is to be turned into the Rules and Games Committee by February 24th.

NO EXCEPTIONS.


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Appendix F – Waiver for Pyramids Eastern Illinois University

Liability Release, Waiver, Discharge and Covenant Not to Sue

This is a legally binding release made by me, _______________________________________

(Please Print)

(Hereinafter referred to as “Releaser”) to Eastern Illinois University (Hereinafter referred to as “Institution”).

I fully recognize that there are dangers and risks to which I may be exposed by participating in the Greek

Week Pyramids, The following is a description and examples of specific, significant, nonobvious dangers and

risks associated with this activity: travel to and from the conference, conference participation and recreation/social

activities. I understand the Institution does not require me to participate in this activity, but I want to do so, despite

the possible dangers and risks and despite this Release.


with this activity. In consideration of and return for the services, facilities and other assistance provided to me by the

Institution in this activity, I 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 me, from my death, or from damage to my property

in connection with this activity. I understand this release covers liability, claims and actions caused entirely or in

part by any acts or failures to act of the Institution ( or its governing board, employees, or agents), including but not

limited to negligence, mistake or failure to supervise the Institution.

I recognize that this Release mean I am giving up, among other things, rights to sue the Institution, its

governing board, employees, and agents for injuries, damages, or losses I may incur. I also understand this release

binds my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, as well as me. I have read this entire release, I fully

understand it, and agree to be legally bound by it. This is a release of your rights.

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING!!!

________________________________ ________________________________

Date Releaser’s Signature

Date Guardians Signature (if releaser is under 18 years of age)


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Appendix G – Waiver for Men Tugs Eastern Illinois University


This is a legally binding release made by me, _______________________________________ (Please Print)


I fully recognize that there are dangers and risks to which I may be exposed by participating in the Greek

Week Men’s Tugs. The following is a description and examples of specific, significant, nonobvious dangers and

risks associated with this activity: travel to and from the conference, conference participation and recreation/social




with this activity. In consideration of and return for the services, facilities and other assistance provided to me by the




part by any acts or failures to act of the Institution (or its governing board, employees, or agents), including but not


I recognize that this Release mean I am giving up, among other things, rights to sue the Institution, its

governing board, employees, and agents for injuries, damages, or losses I may incur. I also understand this release

binds my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, as well as me. I have read this entire release, I fully

understand it, and agree to be legally bound by it. This is a release of your rights.


________________________________




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Appendix H – Waiver for Women’s Tugs Eastern Illinois University


This is a legally binding release made by me, _______________________________________ (Please Print)


I fully recognize that there are dangers and risks to which I may be exposed by participating in the Greek Week

Women’s Tugs. The following is a description and examples of specific, significant, nonobvious dangers and risks

associated with this activity: travel to and from the conference, conference participation and recreation/social



I, therefore agree to assume and take on myself all of this risks and responsibilities in any way associated with this

activity. In consideration of and return for the services, facilities and other assistance provided to me by the




part by any acts or failures to act of the Institution (or its governing board, employees, or agents), including but not


I recognize that this Release mean I am giving up, among other things, rights to sue the Institution, its governing

board, employees, and agents for injuries, damages, or losses I may incur. I also understand this release binds my

heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, as well as me. I have read this entire release, I fully understand it, and

agree to be legally bound by it. This is a release of your rights.


________________________________ ________________________________


________________________________ ________________________________



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Appendix I – Cans for Construction Rubric

Greek Week 2018

Cans for Construction Rubric

Chapter Name: _____________________________

1. Theme:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2. Chapter Symbols/Letters incorporated:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3. Creativity:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4. Height and width requirement (3 x 5 x 5): Yes or No

• (5 points= Yes & 0 points= No)

Total Points: __________


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Appendix J – Greek Week Banner Rubric

Greek Week 2018

Greek Week Banner Rubric

Chapter Name: _____________________________

1. Greek Week Theme Incorporated:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2. Own Chapter Symbols/Letters incorporated:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3. Creativity:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Total Points: __________


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Appendix K – Points Break Down Participation 3rd 2nd 1st

Airband 5 15 20 25

Tugs 5 15 20 25

Pyramids 5 10 15 20

King/Queen 2 10

Delegate Meeting 5

Trivia 5 7 10 15

Picnic 5 Cans for Construction 5 7 10 15

Sportsmanship 25 Award Ceremony 5 10 15

Panther Service Day 20

Social Media 2 3 5

Clothing Drive 5

Greek Week Banner 5 7 10 15

Greek Week Speaker 10 15

87 68 108 160

Award Ceremony:

1st – 80% of your chapter membership

2nd – 70% of your chapter membership

3rd – 60% of your chapter membership

Incentive for attending FSP Speaker that took place on September 30, 2017:

IFC and PHC Chapters:

25% - 49.99% of Active and New Members in attendance = 10 Greek Week Points

50% + of Active and New Members in attendance = 15 Greek Week Points

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