1. education
2. alumni and reunions

Greek Week 2013 Official Rule Book Sam Houston State University is a Member of The Texas State University System
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2508 ● 936.294.1785 ● Fax 936.294.3961
Dear Sam Houston Greek,
With this year’s Greek Week we have many progressive changes that we think will benefit
each chapter and highlight all the talent and passion every individual possesses. With over 900
Greeks on Sam Houston State’s campus we make up a strong portion of the student body with
leaders in academia, campus involvement, community involvement, athletics, pride and spirit.
We have listened to common criticisms and complaints over the years and have
successfully compacted Greek Week into one solid week for 2013. The events committee has
worked their magic to eliminate the least popular events and revamp some others that have more
potential. New initiatives include seeking out sponsorships to make Greek Week more
sustainable, promoting Greek Life on SHSU’s campus, and bringing back faculty/alumni events.
We also have reached out to all chapters of the Greek Community big and small and across
councils in order to promote Greek unity and pride. Exec is proud to say we have 27 Greek
organizations participating representing all four councils! This has never happened before! We
want to continue to foster relationships among chapters and the community as a whole. But, we
need your help! Greek Week should be positive and fun. We need to use this week to show SHSU
why being Greek is so amazing and highlight all that we contribute to our school.
We hope that in 3, 4, or 5 years when you graduate you will have fond memories of Sam
Houston Greek Life including Greek Week. Whether it’s strolling or tugging, we want you to take
away wonderful experiences that you will always remember. Greek Week is an amazing time of
year, because we all come together as one and make a strong showing on campus as well as
compete with each other in a friendly and spirited manner. We will be enforcing sportsmanship
and spirit more than any year before, and we hope that you help your chapters keep this in mind.
Please do not hesitate to contact either of us if you have any questions, concerns, or comments.
Greek week is about you and your chapters and we want this to be an enjoyable experience for
all!
Let the Games Begin,
Greek Week Board
CHAPTER CONTACTS IFC Alpha Tau Omega Delta Tau Delta Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Chi Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi MGC Delta Xi Nu Kappa Delta Chi Lambda Theta Alpha Sigma Kappa Omega Sigma Lambda Gamma Sigma Lambda Beta [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Arianna Barrera Teresa Duarte Alexandra McGuire Chelsea Otorubio Elizabeth Lopez Jesus Rodriguez [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Raeauna Bowen Jacob Marsh Raymond Berry Cayla Adams Brandon Banire Jazmine Clemons NPC Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Sigma Sigma Sigma Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Omicron Pi NPHC Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha Phi Beta Sigma Delta Sigma Theta Omega Psi Phi Zeta Phi Beta [email protected]
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Raymond Hillhouse Ian Hamlin Steven Farrand Reece Wills John Pham Manuel Martinez Craig Myers Louis Martinez Kyle Westbrook Ryan Lindsay Ashley Misuraca McKenzie Goway Amber Cauble Tara Pennartz Paige Nohavitza SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Date Event Location Time T‐Shirt Detail Thursday 10/31 Banners Due LSC 215 3pm Sand Volleyball Sign‐Ups Due LSC 215 3pm Monday 11/4 Blood Drive LSC Ballroom 9am‐4pm Letters Sand Volleyball Tournament The Villas Apts 6pm‐10pm Gym Attire ‐DJ Kids Service Day Stewart Elementary 3:30pm‐5pm
Greek Week Shirt Amazing Race Thomason Park 3pm Greek Week Shirt Greek Games Thomason Park 4pm‐8pm Greek Week Shirt ‐DJ Thursday 11/7 Can Castles LSC Mall Area 11am‐3pm Letters Greek Night Volleyball Game SHSU vs. McNeese State Coliseum 7pm Letters Diversity Speaker LSC Ballroom 4pm Letters Greek Lip Sync LSC Ballroom 7pm Letters Greek Football Game SHSU v. Nicholls State Bowers Stadium 2pm Greek Week Shirt Tuesday 11/5 Wednesday 11/6 Friday 11/8 Saturday 11/9 BREAKDOWN Thursday‐ BANNERS – Each team will come together to create a banner based on the team TV show given. The banners must not be distasteful in any way or the team will be disqualified. The requirements are: Must say Greek Week 2013, must feature your team’s country in some way, the letters of all chapters on the team must be shown, and must use the theme of your team name. Please have these in to the Dean of Students office, LSC 215, no later than 3pm on Thursday October 31st in order to have them hanging for all of Greek Week and to receive points. Monday‐ BLOOD DRIVE – The Blood Center of Brazos Valley will be in LSC Ballroom from 9am – 4pm. Be sure to wear your Greek letters to earn extra points. Monday‐ SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY– 5 Person teams will compete in a tournament on Monday night for a cash prize! Teams can be made up of Greek and non‐Greek members. Points will be based on # of registrations and placing of those registered teams. Each GW team receives points for the number of 5 person teams that they register into the tournament. As well, if any of the 5 person teams place, the GW team that registered them will get additional points. See attached for additional information. Tuesday‐ KIDS COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY –Each team will have 2 games for the students of Stewart Elementary to play. Team members actually playing with the kids and running booths will receive 5 points while other Greeks that show up wearing their “Greek Week shirt not letters” but do not participate will receive 1 extra point each. Wednesday‐ AMAZING RACE – One person from each chapter will participate with their team in different challenges at different stations around campus. The first team to successfully win the challenges in the shortest amount of time wins. Wednesday‐ GREEK GAMES – Each team will compete against the other teams in different events. The events are car cram, human pyramid, tug of war, wing eating and an ultimate relay. Be sure to get with your teammates from other chapters to decide who does what event. Each member is allowed to compete in only one event:  Hula Hoop Relay‐ Teams race to send a hula hoop down the line and back while staying connected. 10 participants: 5 guys/5 girls  Tug of War‐ 8 participants: 4girls/4guys  Fill the Bucket Relay‐ Team race to pass sponge of water down the line to fill a bucket. 6 participants: 3girls/3guys  Pepper Eating Contest‐ Who can eat a jar of peppers the fastest  Ultimate Relay‐ 4 participants: 2girls/2guys Leap Frog, Sack Race, 3 Legged Race, Bob for Apples Thursday‐ CAN CASTLES – There will be 2 categories that GW teams can receive points for: creativity and most cans. Your can castle must be made of non‐perishable items and cardboard boxes, but 75% must be non‐perishable items. The judging of the cities will be done at 2pm. Each GW team is responsible for finding a way to get their non‐perishable items to the Good Shepherd Mission after the event. Thursday‐ SHSU Volley Ball Game– Greek night volleyball game vs. McNeese State at 7pm Friday‐ DIVERSITY SPEAKER – Guest speaker will speak to Greek community accepting and embracing each other’s differences while being better leaders. Friday‐ GREEK LIP SYNC – Teams compete against each other on stage by compiling various songs, composing a skit, performing a choreographed dance and/or step/stroll routine for judges and audience members. Saturday‐ SHSU FOOTBALL GAME – Greek/Senior Day football game vs. McNeese State, Greek Week winners announced during half time at 2pm. “Can”‐struction Event Explanation The purpose of this event is to collect cans of food to be donated to the Good Shepherd Mission. The cans will be used to build creative cities, buildings, or landmarks found in your country. Food to be collected for the event should be in cans or cardboard boxes. All food must also be non perishable. The number of items will be counted for each team. To help the judges’ count, each team is required to bring a preliminary count of food items they have collected. Teams will be judged for the total number of cans and creativity of the city that is built for their superhero wins. Event Rules 1. Cities must be fully built by 2:00 PM. Judging will occur at this time. 2. Only cans, other non‐perishable items, and cardboard boxes can be used to build the castles. 75% of the city must be made of the cans and other non‐perishable items. No tape or glue can be used to hold the structure together or to attach decorations. 3. Building of castles must stay within the time limits described above. 4. If team representatives are not present at 2:00 PM, the team will be disqualified. 5. Teams need to have transportation setup prior for the cans to be delivered to the Good Shepherd Mission after the judging takes place. Event Scoring The cities will be judged by a panel of judges (including guest judges and the Greek Life Staff) on the following criteria all weighted equally:  Technical Skill  Artistic / Aesthetic Quality  Creativity/Use of Theme  Amount of cans and other non‐perishable items Sand Volleyball Tournament
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Organize at least 3 five‐person teams to participate in the volleyball tournament. Collect a $50 entry fee from each team participating (and remind them of the $500 cash prize!!) POINT BREAKDOWN:
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50 Points will be awarded to each team who successfully registers 3 teams. An additional 20 points will be awarded for each dodge ball team registered by the Greek week team. The top five placing teams will be given points for place. **if a team is not Greek affiliated (other student organizations or athletic teams etc) the points will be given to the Greek week team who registered the team. RULES:
Single elimination tournament format (further format to be determined by number of entries) The serve: • Must be served from behind the end line • Can be served underhand or overhand • Ball may graze the net and drop to the other side for a point to be earned • First game serve is determined by coin toss, coin toss winner gets choice of serve or side • Must be a closed hand hit, no setting the serve and no blocking the serve Scoring: • Rally scoring to be used (point scored on every serve) • Offense will score on a defense miss or out of bounds hit • Defense will score on an offensive miss, out of bounds hit, or serve into the net • Game will be played to 15 points • Must win by 2 points (or when point cap is reached‐30 point cap) Rotation: • Team will rotate each time they win the serve • Players shall rotate in a clockwise manner • There shall be 3‐6 players on each side (no more than three (3) males at any one time) Volleying: •
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Maximum of three (3) hits per side Player may not hit the ball twice in succession (blocks are not considered hits) Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on serve A ball touching the boundary line is considered good • If two (2) or more players contact the ball simultaneously, it is considered one play and the players involved may not participate in the next play Switching positions will be allowed only between front line players (after the serve only) Ball may be played when hit by any part of the body Basic Violations: Stepping on or over the line on a serve Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully Hitting the ball illegally (carrying, palming, throwing, etc.) •
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Touching the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. If the ball is driven into the net with such force that it causes the net to contact the player, no foul will be called and the ball will continue to be in play Reaching over the net, except under the following conditions; o When executing a follow‐through o When blocking the ball which is in the opponents court but is being returned (the blocker must not contact the ball until after the opponent who is attempting to return the ball makes contact). Except to block the third play. Reaching under the net (if it interferes with the ball or opposing player) Failure to serve in the correct order • Blocks or spikes from a position which is clearly not behind the 10‐foot line while in a back row position Any unforeseen issues will be decided by the tournament committee and their decision is final  All contests will be supervised by a court monitor*. The court monitor’s responsibility will be to rule on any situation in which teams cannot agree. THE COURT MONITOR’S DECISION IS FINAL – NO EXCEPTIONS. Greek Lip Sync
This event is a humorous/dancing competition in which teams compete against each other on stage by compiling various songs, composing a skit, performing a choreographed dance and/or step/stroll routine for judges and audience members in an open forum. The song will play and the members will lip sync the song. This event is designed to showcase the hard work and talents of our Greek letter chapters and is open to creativity. Theme: Around the World in a Greek Week Performance will need to be humorous routines and they will need to be created around the country their team is assigned. The deadline is rehearsal this is for the judges to make sure all performances are appropriate. The first rehearsal will be on Tuesday Oct. 29th from 5pm‐10pm and the second on Thursday Nov. 7th from 7:30pm – 10pm, both will be held in the LSC theater. We will inform you of your rehearsal time at a later committee meeting. General Guidelines: 1. When a team performs there must be at least one person from every chapter on the team on stage. 2. The final CD must be turned into the Lip Sync Chair with the banners. 3. If the CD is not turned in on the deadline you will NOT be participating in the Greek Week Lip Sync. Greek Week Rules 1. When turning in the CD the chapter must include a list of the name of the song(s) and artist(s). 2. Performance can be a maximum of 8 minutes. Each team will be granted 5 minutes for setting up/takedown*. If you go over the 5 minutes, then your chapter will be deducted points. The CD submitted will be considered the final CD—no changes will be allowed, unless necessary due to obscenities. Only CD’s are acceptable. 7. Props, costumes, and creativitiy are strongly encouraged! Make this fun! 8. The song must in some way relate to either your country or the theme of Greek Week. Performance Rules: 1.Chapters are responsible for setting up, tearing down and cleaning up any props used. 2.There is to be no use of glitter on props or use of confetti. 3.Necessary props will be provided by individual chapters. 4.Nothing may be thrown/tossed from the stage. 5. There will be no gymnastics. Greek Week Rules 1.Timing: 8 minute performance time and 5 minutes to set up and take down, for a total of 13 minutes. If you exceed your time limit of 13 minutes overall, then you will be deducted 5 points for every minute off your total score. 2.Each group will only be able to use one CD. The DJ will not switch CDs during the performance of any single group. This means all of your chapters songs MUST be on 1 CD. 3.Someone on stage must be “lip‐synching” the words of the music to which they are performing at all times. 4. Only eligible members on your chapter roster can participate in the performance. 11. Inclusion of profanity, lewd conduct, obscene gestures or scenes, or other unacceptable acts or behaviors will result in immediate disqualification from the event and possible punitive action by the Greek Week Director, Chairs and Advisor. 5. Appropriate attire must be worn during the entire performance including no nudity. ALL outfits will be checked at dress rehearsal. 6. No person can jump off the stage. 7. No contact between performers and judges is allowed. 8. No sharp objects can be thrown off the stage this includes but is not limited to (hard objects, beads, and or equipment, etc.) Any further questions about this rule can be addressed at the Lip Sync rehearsal. 9. Each group is responsible for the immediate disposal of any litter, trash, or props left in, on, or around the performance area. 10. There will be a first, second, and third place for this competition which will decide the number of points given to the teams 11. Teams can also gain points by attendance to the event from their teammates and will sign in. POINTS BREAKDOWN EVENT BANNERS SERVICE DAY VOLLEYBALL BLOOD DRIVE SHSU VB GAME GUEST SPEAKER 1ST 2ND 3RD TEAM PARTICIPATION 25 100 75 50 5 POINTS PER PARTICIPANT. 1 POINT FOR WEARING LETTERS. 200 150 100 50 5 POINTS PER PERSON DONATED. 1 POINT FOR WEARING LETTERS. 3 POINTS PER ATTENDEE. 1 POINT FOR WEARING LETTERS. 1 POINT FOR WEARING LETTERS. 50% OF CHAPTER ATTENDS FOR STAR POINTS CAN FOOD 100 75 50 25 CAN CASTLE 100 75 50 25 GREEK LIP SYNC 200 100 50 25 AMAZING RACE 100 50 25 10 HULA HOOP RELAY 100 75 50 25 FILL THE BUCKET 100 75 50 25 TUG OF WAR 100 75 50 25 PEPPER EATING 100 75 50 25 ULTIMATE RELAY 100 75 50 25 1 POINT PER MEMBER WILL BE AWARDED FOR ATTENDANCE AT EACH EVENT, EVEN IF YOU DON’T PARTICIPATE. WEAR GREEK WEEK TSHIRT OR YOUR CHAPTER’S LETTERS ON APPROPRIATE DAYS TO EARN 1 EXTRA POINT AT EACH EVENT. ADDITIONAL RULES Inappropriate conduct of any kind will not be permitted. Only active and new members listed on each chapter’s vital statistics as active members will be allowed to compete and participate in Greek Week events. Judges for all events will be faculty/staff or graduate students of Sam Houston State University. All judges will be selected by the Greek Coordinator. The Dean for Greek Life and the Greek Week Executive Board holds the right to change or alter any event, rule, awarded points, or point structure given that all chapters receive notice 24 hours prior to the event. Statement of Ethics The Greek Life Office and the Greek Week Committee realize that Greek activities, e.g. Greek Week, is a time when Greek’s completive nature in boosted through a week of competitive events and is also a time when Greeks collaborate with each other for the greater good. We further realize that these activities provide important life skills concerning teamwork, sportsmanship, and more importantly, winning and losing. Through competition, Greeks learn self‐discipline, build self‐esteem and self‐confidence, and develop the necessary skills to handle competitive situations. Code of Conduct All Greeks attending and participating in an event shall not violate the alcohol and drug policies of Sam Houston State University. During an event, all Greeks attending and participating in that event are expected to conduct themselves in a manner of sportsmanship that will reflect positively upon the Greek System, Sam Houston State University, and the local community. The goal of Greek Week is to contribute to a Greek’s education, but classroom work must still be the primary concern of each student. Each Greek is expected to maintain his/her classroom performance throughout Greek Week. All officials are expected to be treated with respect during an event by all Greeks participating and attending that event. Enthusiasm is an inherent aspect of all competitive events; however, all participants are to maintain a level of respect for themselves and those around them. Spectators and/or participants are not allowed to file complaints themselves or report a claim to a Greek Week committee member or the Greek Life Coordinator. Committee members or the Greek Life Coordinator must witness and/or hear the unsportsmanlike action themselves in order to file a complaint. Anyone criticizing or harassing a committee member will be verbally warned first. If the behavior continues, points will be lost. All rulings made by Greek Life coordinator and committee chairs are final and cannot be protested. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct that will be penalized include (and are not limited to):  Verbal remarks and/or foul language directed negatively towards members of other organizations or events committee members  Any attire, handmade or store bought, that is offensive to another organization  Malicious comments regarding the scoring/outcome of an event  Any comment or action that is not in the spirit of Greek Week and reflects negatively on the Greek community Any violation of these above policies or disregard for the spirit of Greek Week shall be dealt with first by the Greek Week committee chairs and the Greek Life Coordinator, and second, if need be, by the council judicial boards the chapters are a part of. I, __________________________ (Chapter President) of _____________________ (Chapter), have read to my chapter the above Greek Week Code of Conduct and my chapter and I understand and agree to abide by it. President Signature ____________________________________Date_____________ Greek Week Chair _____________________________________ Date_____________ SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY GREEK LIFE
501(c)(3) organization
Tax ID# 131848973
HELP US SUPPORT OUR COMMUNUTY
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one of the largest international charities based in the U.S. With the mission of providing
hope and resources for those without life’s essentials, Feed The Children is a BBB Wise
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combat hunger and poverty. Feed The Children addresses four basic needs: food and
nutrition, water and sanitation, education and health, and livelihood community
development. In addition to helping families and communities around the world achieve
lasting self-sufficiency, Feed The Children also responds quickly in times of disaster to
provide emergency supplies for those in need
HELP US FEED THE CHILDREN
Blood Drive
11/4
V-Ball Tourney
Kids Service
Greek Games
11/4
11/5
11/6
Greek Lip Sync
11/8
We have organized more than 900 Greek students to commit
to raising $5,000 in an effort to help our community by
helping many children live healthy lifestyles. Please help us in
our efforts to meet this goal which can help restore lives.
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY GREEK LIFE
501(c)(3) organization
Tax ID# 131848973
HELP US SUPPORT OUR COMMUNUTY
SHSU Greek Week 2013 Business Sponsorship Incentives
Sam Houston State University’s Greek community would like to invite you to
participate in Greek Week 2013, our largest and most elaborate philanthropy of the
year. Greek Week is an annual fundraiser that, with the help of community partners,
raises thousands of dollars every year for various non-profit organizations.
MONETARY AND IN-KIND DONATIONS GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED
Platinum : Highest Donator
-The (your organization here) Greek Week 2013 -Company logo on all
promotional material (RED)(Sponsor Banner, T-shirts)
-Presentation of check on the Stage during the Greek Bash
-Allotted 5 minutes to speak at Greek Lip Sync, Talent Show and Greek
Games -Announcement at beginning, middle and end of all events Banner placed at entrance of all events -Placement of name and logo at
the top of the sponsorship banner* (SB)( RED) -Name placed across
back of the Greek Week shirt
SHSU GREEK WEEK 2013
presented by
(Your organization name)
Gold : $1000+
-Company sponsors an event (Greek Bash, Greek Games, Service
event, Talent Show) -Large logo on all promotional material (website,
meeting minutes, front/back of program) -Prominent company logo on
Greek Week Sponsor Banner *placed at the entrance of each event
(ORANGE) -Banner to be placed at entrance of all events -Allotted 5
minutes to speak at your sponsored event -Premium position on Greek
Week shirt (ORANGE) -Name on directional signs to the event
Silver : $500+
-Team is named after a sponsoring company -Company logo on Greek
Week Shirt (GREEN) -Company logo on top of chapter's rules and
schedule packets, back of events program
-Banner to be placed at events -Logo on sponsorship banner* (GREEN)
-Recognition at event -Small logo on Greek Week shirt (GREEN)
Greek Week 2012
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Bronze : $250
-Company logo on paper promotional material and Greek Week
sponsorship banner (BLUE) -Company name on Greek Week Shirt
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*Sponsorship Banner to be hung on the outside of the Lowman Student Center for all of campus to see.
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY GREEK LIFE
501(c)(3) organization
Tax ID# 131848973
HELP US SUPPORT OUR COMMUNUTY
TO DONATE:
Please cut on the line below and return to:
Sam Houston State University Lowman Student Center Suite 215 Box 2508 Huntsville, TX 77341‐2508 Phone: 936.294.1785 Fax: 936.294.3093 E‐mail: [email protected] Company Sponsorship Donation
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Organization:_______________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________
Zip:______________________________ Phone:___________________________
Donation Total:_____________________
Please make check payable to SHSU IFC and enclose in envelope provided.
THANK YOU!
Upon receiving the donation, you will be contacted by
someone from our sponsorship team
*Your SHSU Greek Week 2013 donation is tax deductible. Our tax ID is 131848973
BRAZIL- Grey Shirts
Team 1- Zeta Tau Alpha, Lambda Chi Alpha, Kappa Sigma,
Sigma Lambda Beta, Delta Sigma Theta
FRANCE – Red Shirts
Team 2- Tri-Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Delta Xi Nu, Lambda
Theta Alpha
IRELAND – Green Shirts
Team 3- Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi
Alpha, Theta Chi
RUSSIA – Blue Shirts
Team 4- Alpha Delta Pi, Phi Beta Sigma, Alpha Tau Omega
EGYPT – Tan Shirts
Team 5- Pi Kappa Alpha, Delta Tau Delta, Alpha Kappa
Alpha, Kappa Delta Chi, Sigma Lambda Gamma, Zeta Phi
Beta, Tau Kappa Epsilon
ITALY – White Shirts
Team 6- Alpha Omicron Pi, Sigma Kappa Omega, Omega
Psi Phi, Sigma Chi