Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO...Mitch Brady Local Publicity (573)578-8115 [email protected] Cairon Washington Philanthropy, Recruitment (314)443-6588 [email protected]

Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO

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To any and all Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Community, and Associates:

Since 1908, Missouri S&T and the city of Rolla, Missouri have put on a St. Pats celebration

filled with fun, memorable events. This celebration is one that is so unique and well-known that

it brings nation-wide attention and publicity to a town with a population just under 20 thousand.

People from all over the region come to celebrate as well as over a thousand alumni. In fact, our

St. Pats sweatshirts have been spotted as far as Paris, Istanbul, and China. When alumni get

together, they reminisce on their St. Pats experiences more often than any other school related

event. Again in 2016, our community will contribute to an even bigger celebration than the years

before for the 108th time.

St. Pats is planning a series of exciting events designed to ensure the students of Missouri

S&T experience the important role that our healthy social dimension plays in human enterprise.

Such events include Snake Invasion, Follies, Gonzo & Games, the Coronation Ceremony, a

parade, and the free Grateful Board Concert. Organizations all over the university compete in

many of these events in order to win various awards and ultimately win first place in the

celebration. This competition is the best way to represent student organizations, fraternities,

sororities, honors societies, departments, and many more communities throughout the year. The

more an organization participates, the more memories respective students will make and reminisce

with their friends when they become alumni. This packet has all the information you and your

organization will need to participate and win St. Pats this year. With your help, we can make sure

this year’s celebration with the theme, “St. Pats Goes to the Movies,” will be the Best Ever.

Greenly,

Kevin Chasen

Participation & Trophies ‘16

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Schedule & Contact Information .....................................................................................................3

Points Breakdown ............................................................................................................................4

Awards .............................................................................................................................................5

50 Daze Trivia Night .......................................................................................................................6

Blood Drive ......................................................................................................................................7

Design Contest .................................................................................................................................8

Green Fridays ...................................................................................................................................9

Snake Invasion ...............................................................................................................................11

Follies .............................................................................................................................................13

Gonzo & Games .............................................................................................................................20

Carnival Booth ...................................................................................................................25

Cudgel ................................................................................................................................26

Tradition .........................................................................................................................................27

Float and Parade .............................................................................................................................28

Volunteering Opportunity ..............................................................................................................30

Entry Form .....................................................................................................................................31

Float and Parade Entry Form .........................................................................................................32

Waiver Form ..................................................................................................................................33

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St. Pats 2016 Schedule

Date Event Time Location

Week 1

Monday, March 7 Snake Invasion 9am-4pm On campus

Tuesday, March 8 Snake Invasion 9am-4pm On campus

Wednesday March 9 Snake Invasion 9am-4pm On campus

Thursday, March 10 Head Count Noon-4pm Meramec Room

Week 2

Monday, March 14 Follies Noon-1pm The Puck

Tuesday, March 15 Follies Noon-1pm The Puck

Wednesday, March 16 Follies & Court Arrival Noon-1pm Band Shell

Thursday, March 17 Gonzo & Games Noon-6pm Frat Row Fields

Friday, March 18

Gonzo & Games Noon-6pm Frat Row Fields

Cudgel Judging 2pm Frat Row

Coronation Ceremony 9pm Leach Theater

Saturday, March 19

Parade 11am Pine Street

Grateful Board Concert &

St. Pats Award Winners

Announcement

2pm Band Shell

Contact Information

Name Event Chair Phone Number Email

Kevin Chasen Participation, Trophies, Special Sales (314)570-8765 [email protected]

Mike McGinty Gonzo & Games (314)604-3216 [email protected]

Trevor Gehlert Follies, Float & Parade (573)619-8797 [email protected]

Eli Mitchell Queens & Knights (913)742-1973 [email protected]

Mitch Brady Local Publicity (573)578-8115 [email protected]

Cairon Washington Philanthropy, Recruitment (314)443-6588 [email protected]

Auguste Cribbs Concerts, Grateful Board (314)954-2232 [email protected]

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Points Breakdown General Rules

1. The winner of the overall 2016 St. Pats award will be determined by a point system laid

out on this page of this packet. (most points wins, total max 2000pts + bonus pts)

2. Bonus points may be awarded to all categories, even the ones that do not include a “+” in

the maximum point values.

3. Uncategorized bonus points may also be awarded. Your organization’s St. Pats chair or

president will be informed of extra bonus point opportunities prior to such events.

4. Any student member of a Missouri S&T recognized student organization (RSO),

community, fraternity or sorority (including social, service, and honors), or department is

eligible to participate for points.

5. In order to participate and receive points, a roster and entry form (found on page 31) must

be submitted by February 27, 2016 with the following:

a. The number of first year students (in order to receive points for Snake Invasion)

b. Waivers (found on page 33) from each student planning to participate in Gonzo &

Games (and page 34 for students under the age of 18).

c. Waivers (found on page 35) from each student planning to participate in the Green

Friday Games (and page 36 for students under the age of 18).

6. Behavior that is deemed unacceptable by the University or by St. Pats will be cause for

disqualification and ineligibility to receive points, determined by the St. Pats Board.

7. All interpretations and rulings by the St. Pats Board are final.

Event Dates Times/Locations Maximum Points

50 Daze Trivia Night Wednesday, Jan. 27 6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

St. Pat’s Ballroom 100+

Blood Drive Monday, Feb. 2-

Thursday, Feb. 5

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

St. Pat’s Ballroom 100

Design Contest Judging March 4 100

Green Fridays All Fridays:

Jan. 22 to Mar. 11

11am-2pm,

In front of Library 200+

Snake Invasion Monday March 7 to

Wednesday March 9

9am-4pm, In front of

Toomey & Norwood 200+

Follies

Monday March 14 to

Wednesday March 16

12pm-1pm,

the Puck (Mon./Tue.),

Band Shell (Wed.)

300

Gonzo & Games Thursday March 17 &

Friday, March 18

12pm-6pm,

Frat Row Fields 250

Cudgel 200

Carnival Booth 100

Tradition Coronation Ceremony:

Friday March 18

9 p.m.

Leach Theatre 200

Float and Parade Saturday, March 19 11am, Pine Street 250

Total 2000+

“+” Denotes Bonus Points

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Awards Trophies Chair

Kevin Chasen

(314)570-8765

[email protected]

Trophies:

Overall St. Pats Winner o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Winner of Gonzo & Games

o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Best Float

o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Snake Invasion

o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Best Cudgel

o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Best Show Shillelagh

o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Best Show Walking Stick

o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Certificates:

Participation

Plaques:

Top All Female Organizations

o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Top Non-Greek Organization

o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Top Residential Hall Association

Most Improved Organization

Best Sportsmanship

Follies

o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Green Fridays

o First Place

o Second Place

o Third Place

Best Carnival Booth

Medals (Bronze, Silver, & Gold):

The presenter of the Best Top 10 List

The best Leprechaun Look Alike

Top Show Shillelagh Representative

Top Show Walking Stick

Representative

The carrier of the top Cudgel Carry

Best Mechanical Bull Time

Farthest Frisbee Throw

*Other prizes may be awarded as well for various events.

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50 Daze Trivia Night Local Publicity

Max Points Mitch Brady

(573)578-8115

[email protected]

On Wednesday, January 27, there will only be 50 Daze remaining until the St. Pats celebration.

On this day, we will be hosting a trivia night in the St. Pat’s Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. It will consist

of three rounds of ten questions each:

Round 1: General Trivia (10 Questions)

Round 2: Missouri S&T Trivia (10 Questions)

Round 3: St. Pats Trivia (10 Questions)

Each question is worth two points toward your overall St. Pats score for a total of 60 points. An

additional 10 points will be awarded to the winning team. The other 30 points will be awarded to

all teams that participate. You will earn bonus points if your team has a faculty member on it. If

time permits, there will be a Round 4 where all questions are worth bonus points; this round will

not be considered when deciding the winner.

*There will be various prizes for winning each round and winning overall. There will also be

raffles, music, and refreshments!

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Blood Drive Philanthropy Chair

Max Points Cairon Washington

(314)443-8588

[email protected]

The Annual St. Pats Blood Drive will occur at the following dates, time, and location.

Date: Tuesday, February 2

Wednesday, February 3

Thursday, February 4

Friday, February 5

Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Location: Havener Center St. Pat’s A&B

The points will be based on the percent of the organization members participating. Participation is

defined as attempting to give blood or volunteering to work the event for an hour. Be sure to

have members sign in with the St. Pats representative at the event. The percentage and points are

broken down as follows:

90-100% participation-100 points



1%-49%-25 points

0%-0 points

*Any organization is eligible to receive full points for this event.

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Design Contest Special Sales Chair

Max Points Kevin Chasen

(314)570-8765

[email protected]

Every year, members of fraternities, sororities, other social and service organizations,

communities, and academic departments get a design put on the back of their St. Pat sweatshirts

to represent their organization (commonly referred to as “Sweatshirt Greeks.”) This year we will

hold our first ever design contest so you and your organization can enter to win points for your

designs!

Your designs will be judged based on the following criteria

Quality and Uniqueness

How well it ties into the theme: “St. Pats Goes to the Movies”

How well it ties into your organization or community (i.e. Flags, Logos, Crests, Phrases,

etc.)

General Appeal

Organizations will place 1st through 5th based upon the judging. Point Breakdown:

1st place – 100 points

2nd place – 80 points

3rd place - 70 points

4th place - 60 points


Participation - 45 points

Organizations should provide a designated member to be in charge of ordering sweatshirts. An

order must be placed by contacting Kevin Chasen at [email protected] with your design by March

4, 2016 for your entry to be considered.

**If your design contains any direct references to illegal drugs or sex, contains any copyright

infringements or trademarks, or contains anything that can be considered offensive to a specific

race, gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or sexual orientation, your design will immediately

be disqualified from the contest.

mailto:[email protected]

Green Fridays Participation Chair

Max Points Kevin Chase

(314)570-8765

[email protected]

Fridays in Rolla are the most exciting day of the week because every Friday is a Green

Friday. Once again, every Green Friday from the start of the 2016 Spring Semester until St. Pats,

we will be hosting events designed to get all the students and faculty of this campus “fired up” for

the 108th Annual Best Ever St. Pats! There are two parts to Green Fridays: songs & skits, and

games.

Songs & Skits

Green Fridays will take place every Friday between January 22 and March 11. To participate in

Green Fridays, your organization must send members wearing official St. Pats sweatshirts (this

does NOT include campus store sweatshirts) to the campus sales location in front of the library

between 11am-2pm. You can only send one group per hour-long time slot. It is encouraged to

send a group to every time slot, but especially the slot at noon. A St. Pats representative will note

your organization and number of members present. Participation points will be awarded based on

the number of Green Fridays an organization participates in.

Each week, organizations will sing a song or preform a skit to go along with the different theme.

Organizations may use any type of acoustic instrument to play along with their song or skit.

KMNR will be playing music from noon-1pm and they will be able to provide instrumentals for

songs. This is the time to be creative and get everyone in the spirit of St. Pats.

Every organization that sings a song or preforms a skit will receive 10 points for each day provided

a substantial portion of its members are present. There are a total of 8 Green Fridays, so 80 points

may be awarded to any and all organizations that meet this requirement every week. Bonus Points

will be awarded for performances that are considered “above and beyond” the requirements.

*Note: Participants of their organization may choose to perform one song or skit per Green Friday

not both. Please take in consideration that we have a tight schedule. Songs should be no more than

4 minutes long and skits should be no more than 6 minutes long. Any song or skit performed on

campus that is considered inappropriate by a campus official or a St. Pats representative will result

in disqualification for the organization, and thus will receive a score of “0” for Green Friday.

Games

During this time, there will be different “Gonzo Games” on campus that will also be worth points.

We will be giving a lot of Bonus Points for these events, so come get fired up!

January 22~Speed Stacks: Representatives of organizations will stand at a table and have to stack

and unstack “speed stack” cups in a cycle (3-6-3 then 6-6, then 1-10-1). Organizations will get

three chances. Participants may choose to have one person go three times, or three people go once.

Only the best score will count.

Example of speed stack cycle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CFcTjTXjSY

1st Place-15 Points 2nd Place-12 Points 3rd Place-11 Points Participation-9 Points

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CFcTjTXjSY

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January 29~Magic Frisbee Tournament: Each organization will provide 2 participants that will be

standing at a pole holding a water bottle. The opposing team will stand 20 feet away next to a

similar pole. Teams will take turns throwing a Frisbee to knock the opposite water bottle off its

pole. The other team will attempt to catch the Frisbee (only using their dominant hands), and the

bottle if it is knocked off. Each item hitting the ground is worth a point. Each game will go to 5

total points, and you must win by at least 2 points for the game to end.


February 5~Pong Toss: Each participant will be given 15 ping-pong balls to shoot at 10 cups filled

with water arranged into a triangle at the end of a table. Players must try to make as many cups as

possible. Each cup made counts as 1 point. If two cups in a row are made, the second one counts

as 2 points. If the two consecutive cups made are the same cup, the second throw counts as 3

points. If the ball misses the table entirely, it will count as -1 points. Best score wins.

Organizations only get one chance at this.


February 12~Dribble Relay: This game requires three members. The first member must dribble a

basketball from point A to point B. The next member must carry the basketball and dribble a

soccer ball between his or her feet from point B to point C. The last member will pick up both

balls and run them back to point A. The fastest time wins.


February 19~Knock-Out: Each organization may provide 2 players. All players line up behind a

free-throw line. The first player will try to make a basket. As soon as the first player shoots the

ball, the second player may shoot. Once the first player makes the basket, he gives it to the third

player and goes to the end of the line. If the player who starts after the other makes it before his

opponent, the first player is out. Last player standing wins. It is best if two players from the same

organization do not line up next to each other.

For clarification: http://www.livestrong.com/article/107304-knockout-basketball-game-rules/


February 26~Washers Tournament: Organization will provide two players. Players from

opposing teams shoot toward the same box. The team that scored last goes first, throwing all 3

washers. Points are added up for all washers made. If both players get a washer in the middle or

in the box, they cancel each other. Points are made by tossing washers into box (one point) or in

the center (three points). First team to 10 wins.


March 4~Frozen T-Shirt Contest: After the song and skit, each organization will be handed a

knotted up frozen t-shirt. The object of the game is to untie the shirt without using any outside

tools. The first team to put the t-shirt on one of their members wins.


March 11~Steeple Chase: Each organization will provide a team of at least 4 participants. This

will be a relay style race where participants must run to checkpoints around campus and complete

the tasks asked of them. The team with the best time wins.


http://www.livestrong.com/article/107304-knockout-basketball-game-rules/

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Snake Invasion Participation Chair

Max Points Kevin Chase

(314)570-8765

[email protected]

Snake Invasion will occur March 7-March 9 from 9am-4pm. It will be located in two separate

“snake pits” on campus. This will be a competition between organizations to see who will collect

the most snakeheads per first year member. Your snake pit “score” will be determined by the

following formula:

𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒 = #𝑆𝑛𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑠 − #𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝑀𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠

#𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝑀𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠

Points will be distributed as follows.


2nd place - 130 points




Participation – 50 points

You will also earn 5 points per “score” for a maximum of 50 points. If organizations achieves a

score greater than 10 (more than 11 snake heads per new member), Bonus Points will be awarded,

but it will not be proportional to the formula.

Snake Invasion Criteria:

1. The Snake Invasion tradition is designed for the first year members of an organization;

however older members are allowed to participate as well.

2. In order to enter in the snake pit the first year member must possess a Shillelagh or Walking

Stick with the following specifications:

a. Must be two-thirds the height as the bearer (three feet tall minimum for walking sticks)

b. Thickness at the base larger than the grip of the possessor’s hands (does not apply to

walking sticks)

c. Ability to stand on its own (does not apply to walking sticks)

d. Artwork containing:

3 shamrocks (3 leaves, NO 4 LEAFED CLOVERS)

2 snakes

Organization name, (including chapter name for fraternities and sororities).

The words/year: “108th Annual Best Ever St. Pats 2016”

At least one carving

3. In order to “kill” a snake, the participant must hit the snake with their Shillelagh/Walking

Stick until a St. Pats representative informs the participant the snake is “dead.” At that point

the participant will proceed to remove the head of the snake by any means necessary.

4. There are no definite rules determining when the snake is dead. However, the following

criteria will assist in that determination by the St. Pats representative:

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a. Quality of artwork on Shillelagh

b. Size of Shillelagh

c. Quality of hits made on the snake

d. Yelling of the correct responses to questions asked by the representative:

1.) Q. Who do you love? A. St. Pats!

2.) Q. What do you hate? A. Snakes!

3.) Q. What makes the grass grow green? A. Blood! Blood! Blood!

5. The following criteria may keep snakes alive for indefinite periods of time.

a. Incorrect responses to St. Pats trivia questions (or other campus-related questions)

asked by the representative.

b. Gray colored Shillelaghs

c. Green Shillelaghs have traditionally been reserved for St. Pats baby reps.

6. Snakeheads must be kept in order to receive credit. The “Head Count” will take place on

Thursday, March 10 at Noon-4:00pm in Room 210 (Meramec Room) in the Havener

Center.

a. An organization representative must bring the collected snakeheads from all the first

year members. A St. Pats representative will be there to count and verify the number

of snakeheads. One snakehead per member is required for participation.

b. The number of snakeheads presented is based on the honor system. St. Pats reserves

the right to disqualify organizations based on suspicion of cheating.

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Follies Follies Chair

Max Points Trevor Gehlert

(573)619-8797

[email protected]

Follies will take place on Monday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 15 at the Puck and

Wednesday, March 16 after Court Arrival at the downtown Band Shell. Each individual event’s

points will be awarded separately. First place points in each event will be equal to the 300

maximum points available (100 per day). Follies events will only award points for placing 1st

through 5th place. There will be no points awarded for participation. The only exception will be

for Show Shillelagh and Show Walking Stick. There will be a total of 13 events.

The five Monday events will be Green Merchandise, St. Pats Limerick, Top Ten List,

Crazy Beard, and Greenest Person. The Court of St. Patrick will be responsible for judging all of

Monday’s events. The result of the judging will determine 1st through 5th place. The five Tuesday

events will be Most Sweatshirts in a Minute, Most Garters in a Minute, “Fatal Vision” Pie Toss,

Pin the Dancing Shamrock on the St Pats Representative, and Shamrock Toss. All of Tuesday’s

events will be judged by representatives of the St. Pats Committee. Wednesday’s events will

include Leprechaun Look-A-Like, Vintage Merchandise, Show Shillelagh, and Show Walking

Stick.

Written material or behavior that is deemed inappropriate or unacceptable by the university

or by St. Pats will result in disqualification or ineligibility to receive points, determined by the St.

Pats Committee.

Any outfits or costumes worn during Follies must conform to university standards for

decency. Competitors who are deemed to be dressed inappropriately will be asked to change or

face disqualification.

Traditionally on the Monday and Wednesday of Follies, participants precede their

presentation with some type of joke. All jokes that will be told by individuals on the puck or

band shell MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ST PATS COMMITTEE by February 29.

Content will be reviewed by the St. Pats committee and student life and it will be up to their

discretion whether or not it will be allowed. Any significant divergence from the content

submitted will result in loss of points and possible disqualification. If you fail to submit your

jokes and entries, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PUCK OR THE

BANDSHELL.

St. Pats reserves the right to disqualify organizations for not adhering to the events’ rules.

The Individual event rules follows:

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Monday:

Green Merchandise

The object of this event is to creatively alter St. Pats merchandise in order to create new St.

Pats merchandise. Any year’s St. Pats merchandise will be allowed, but older merchandise is

encouraged. St. Pats court will judge based on creativity and originality, with the latter being

emphasized. The Points for this event will be awarded as follows:





5th place – 8 points

Participation- 4 points

Crazy Beard

The object of this event is to creatively shave, shape, or in any other way display what your

organization believes to be the Craziest Beard of the St. Pats celebration. Organizations will have

a maximum of 2 minutes to display their craziest beard. The Court will judge the participants based

on originality, creativity, general effect, and most of all craziness. Naturally grown hair will be

required for all male participants, while females may produce a false beard. The points for this

event shall be awarded as follows:







Greenest Person

The object of this event is to originally present a costume or makeup that represents “green”

creatively. The winners are determined based on creativity and originality and by whoever court

believes to be “the Greenest Person”. Each Organization may enter either a male or a female as

their representative. The points for this event will be awarded as follows:







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Top Ten List

The object of this event is to creatively and originally determine a St. Pats related topic and

compose a top ten list based on that topic. This top ten list must adhere to the decency of all follies

materials. If determined to be indecent, that organization may be disqualified. A top ten list must

be provided and be approved by the St. Pats Committee by February 29. Failure to comply

may result in loss of points or full disqualification. Organizations should also submit the name of

the presenter of their top ten list. The points for this event will be awarded as follows:







Limerick

The object of this event is to creatively compose an original St. Pats themed Limerick. For

the purposes of this event, a limerick will be defined as a short, humorous poem of three long and

two short lines with the rhyming scheme AABBA. Limericks must be provided to the St. Pats

committee at least two weeks prior to the day of Follies. Any significant changes must be

submitted to and approved by the St. Pats Committee. Failure to comply may result in loss of

points or full disqualification. The points for this event will be awarded as follows:







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Tuesday:

Shamrock Toss

The objective for this event is to throw a shamrock through one of three targets, each of

varying difficulty. Participants will have three throws to attempt to hit targets worth 3, 2, or 1

points each. The 5 organizations with the highest scores will receive points. The points will be

distributed as follows:







Most Sweatshirts in a Minute

The object of this event is for the organizations to have participants put on as many official

St. Pats sweatshirts in one minute. Participants may have as many assistants as needed. Any year’s

St. Pats sweatshirt is allowed. Shirts must be unaltered and go on one at a time. Each participant

may start with one sweatshirt already on. The 5 organizations with the most properly worn

sweatshirts will place in this event. The points for this event shall be awarded as follows:







Most Garters in a Minute

Each organization shall provide two participants. The object is to put as many garters on a

participant’s leg in one minute. It is strongly advised this participant be female, however anyone

under 5’10” in height will be allowed. St. Pats will supply the garters. Judging is bases on the total

number of properly worn garters. Properly worn garters are garters worn above the knee. The 5

organizations with the most garters properly worn will place in this event. The points for this event

shall be awarded as follows:







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“Fatal Vision” Pie Toss

Each organization can have as many contestants as they like, but only the first will

count for the actual contest. The organization will be given three whip cream pies. The

participant will throw these pies at a St. Pats Rep, all while wearing “Fatal Vision Goggle”

(otherwise known as “beer goggles.) Points will be earned based on the part of the body

where the pie hits the target. 50 points for hitting the head, 30 points for hitting the chest, 15

points for hitting the arm, and 10 points for hitting the stomach and below. The team with the

highest combined point total will be declared the winner.







Pin the Stem on the Dancing Shamrock

The objective for this event is to attach a stem to a real-life dancing shamrock, the last of

its kind. Points will be awarded for placing the shamrock as close as possible to the center of the

target. Each participant will have three attempts to place the shamrock. The 5 organizations with

the highest combined score will place at this event with the points to be distributed as follows:







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Wednesday:

Leprechaun Look-a-Like

The objective of this event is to have a participant dress up to look like as much of a

Leprechaun as possible. Judging will be based on creativity, humor, and how much they look like

a leprechaun. Using the same person in consecutive years will result in immediate

disqualification. Organizations will be required to disclose the name of their participant two

weeks before the day of follies. Points for the event will be awarded as follows:







Show Walking Stick

In order to submit a show walking stick, it must meet the following requirements:

1. The walking stick must be at least 3 feet tall

2. It must include the name of the organization and the words “Best Ever”, “St Pats”,

“2016”, at least 3 shamrocks, and at least 2 snakes.

3. Must kill at least one snake during “Snake Invasion.”

Court will judge the walking sticks based on originality, creativity, workmanship, and general

effect. Organizations participating in show Walking Stick cannot compete in Show

Shillelagh. Organizations will be required to nominate a member who worked on their Show

Walking Stick for a chance to receive a medal at the concert if their walking stick wins First Place.

Show Walking Stick has traditionally been reserved for majority female organizations. Points will

be awarded as follows:







*1st, 2nd, and 3rd place of the Show Walking Stick have the option of being displayed at Coronation.

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Show Shillelagh

In order to submit a show walking stick, it must meet the following requirements:

1. The shillelagh must have at least 3 roots, be 4 to 6 feet tall, and able to stand on its own

2. It must include the name of the organization, the words “Best Ever”, “St. Pats”, “2016”

at least 2 snakes, and at least 3 shamrocks.

3. Must kill at least one snake during Snake Invasion.

The court of St. Patrick will judge the Show Shillelagh based on originality, creativity,

workmanship, and general effect. Organizations competing in Show Walking Stick cannot

participate in Show Shillelagh. Organizations will be required to nominate a member who

worked on their show shillelagh for a medal at the concert if their Shillelagh wins first place. The

points for show shillelagh will be distributed as follows:







*1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Show Shillelaghs will have the option of being displayed at coronation.

Vintage Merchandise

The object of this event is to present the oldest and most interesting St. Pats Merchandise your

organization can find. All merchandise must be at least 25 years old and must be from MSM,

UMR, MST, or the UM system. Organizations are discouraged from submitting sweatshirts, unless

they are particularly rare or interesting. Unlike other events at Follies, points will only be awarded

to the first, second, and third place participants. The point distribution will be as follows:




Follies Policies and Rules Reminders:

Any and all entries are subject to the collective rules of the Missouri S&T campus.

*Per university policy, disruptive or disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or

expression is prohibited.

http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/collected_rules/programs/ch200/200.010_standard_of_con

duct

*Activity content (particularly submissions for the limerick and Top Ten List) must not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,

disability or status as a protected veteran. http://titleix.mst.edu/

Final point determinations are left to the judgment of the Follies chair

http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/collected_rules/programs/ch200/200.010_standard_of_conduct


http://titleix.mst.edu/

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Gonzo and Games Gonzo & Games Chair

Max Points Mike McGinty

(314)604-3216

[email protected]

This Year’s Gonzo and Games will be held on Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18

at the Frat Row Fields and surrounding area from noon until 6pm both days. There will be

busses picking up and dropping off outside of Lambda Chi Alpha (Pine Street and 18th Street),

Sigma Nu (12th Street and Oak Street), and Phi Kappa Theta (State Street and 8th Street). To

enter the games, a 2016 Gonzo cup is required. Each game’s points will be counted

separately. The most points available is 250. Each day will be worth 100 points for a total of

200 points. The other 50 points will be given to organizations with at least 75% attendance both

days. If you fail to meet this requirement 25 points will be given to organizations with 50%

attendance both days. St. Pats reserves the rights to disqualify any organization that breaks rules

during the Gonzo and Games events.

Games marked with a ‘*’ will be divided by gender. The games are as followed:

Thursday:

Shillelagh/Walking Stick Toss*

Each participant will throw a St. Pats shillelagh (or walking sticks for women) as far as they can.

The shillelagh/walking stick will be provided for the participant from the 2016 Snake Pits. The

participant may hold and throw the shillelagh/walking stick any way they choose provided it

lands in the designated area and it is not hazardous to themselves or other people around. There

is no limit on the amount any team or person can throw the shillelagh/walking stick. The

organization with the longest toss will be declared the winner.







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Volley Ball Tournament*

Each team will be entered into the volley ball bracket; men and women’s brackets will be

separated. Teams will consist of 3 players for men, and 4 for women. Substitutes may be used,

but all players must be present at the start of the game. Players substitute when a server is

changed. Rally scoring and regular play rules will be used. Leaving the tournament early will

result in a score of “0” for this event. ALL CALLS BY THE REFEREE ARE FINAL!






Trashcan Ball Tournament

Each team will consist of two players and placed into a tournament bracket. Teams will take

turns throwing footballs into trashcans that are arranged in 10-part triangle. When a trash can is

made, it will be removed. The object of the game is to have the opposite team remove all your

trash cans before the other. If both players make it into the trash cans on the same turn, they will

get their balls back and another turn. They may re-rack their trashcans once during the

game. Leaving the tournament early will result in a score of “0” for this event.






Water Balloon Toss

Each team will provide two players. They must toss a water balloon back and forth. Each time

the water balloon is caught, the catcher must take a step back to a set marker. Once the balloon

pops, the team is out and the quantity of throws will be recorded. Teams may play this game as

many times as they want to achieve an optimal score; however for fairness, other teams’ scores

will not be given upon request.







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Frisbee Throw

Each participant will throw a Frisbee as far as they can from the discus ring. Each participant

gets three throws per turn. Teams may send as many participants as they want who can take as

many turns as they want for an optimal score. Only the top throw will be recorded. For

fairness, other teams’ scores will not be given upon request.







Friday: Mechanical Bull Ride*

Each Participant will ride on the mechanical bull, holding on with one hand, until they fall

off. Teams may send as many participants as they want that can ride as many times as they want

to. Only the best time will be recorded. For fairness, other teams’ scores will not be given upon

request.







Kickball Tournament*

Each team will be entered into the kickball bracket; men and women’s brackets will be

separated. Teams will consist of 9 players for men, and 10 for women. Substitutes may be used,

but all players must be present at the start of the game. Once a player has been substituted, said

player must not reenter the game. Regular play scoring and rules will be used. Leaving the

tournament early will result in a score of “0” for this event. ALL CALLS BY THE UMPIRE

ARE FINAL!






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Tug-Of-War Tournament*

Each team will be entered into the tug-of-war bracket; men and women’s brackets will be

separated. Teams will consist of 7 players for men, and 9 for women. Once teams start, they

must pull the flag in the middle of the rope passed the cone closest to them to win. Leaving the

tournament early will result in a score of “0” for this event.






Horseshoe Tournament

Each team will consist of 2 players. Games will be played to 21, but you must win by at least

2. General scoring and gameplay will be used. Leaving the tournament early will result in a

score of “0” for this event.







Cudgel Carry

Points will be awarded upon entry of a cudgel that meets the following requirements:

o Must be at least 5 feet tall and 1 foot in diameter

o Must contain the following

2016 sweatshirt design

A minimum of 3 shamrocks

A minimum of 2 snakes

Missouri S&T logo

Organization’s name and insignia/symbol/crest

Adherence to this year’s theme; “St. Pats Goes to the Movies”

o No professional help is permitted

o Foreign objects are only permitted for STRUCTURAL PURPOSES. No extra

decorations are allowed.

The St. Pats board reserves the right to disqualify any cudgel that fails to meet the

specified requirements

The cudgel does not have to be carried any specified distance to qualify for points and

placing.

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Additional points will be awarded for the carry of the cudgel on his/her back for a

distance of 30 meters

The cudgel carrying team will consist of 6 people: 1 person to carry with 5 additional

people to spot and assist the carrier in placing the cudgel on his/her back before the

starting time, as well as assisting in the dismount of the cudgel after it has been carried.

The carrier must be a full member of his/her respective organizations.

Each organization will be given three attempts at the cudgel carry within a 10-minute

time period, starting at the beginning of the first attempt






Participation - 15 points Any and all entries must follow all campus guidelines for appropriate public behavior and

conduct, and are subject to the approval of student activities officials.

*Per university policy, disruptive or disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or

expression is prohibited.

http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/collected_rules/programs/ch200/200.010_standard_of_con

duct



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Carnival Booth Gonzo & Games Chair


(314)604-3216

[email protected]

Each organization will be making and running a carnival booth. The booth will be for the

amusement and entertainment of the public at Gonzo & Games. It is permitted for booths to be

used for fundraising or philanthropy purposes. The dimensions of the booth should not exceed 10

ft. by 7 ft. The booths will be displayed on the fields by Frat Row at the Gonzo & Games site. The

booths should follow the “St. Pats Goes to the Movies” theme and have a carnival game.

Organizations will be assigned a day of either Thursday, March 17 or Friday, March 18 to show

off their booth. Organizations will receive 100 points by showing up on time with their booth, and

a staying with their booth until completion of the carnival.

* In the event of rain, booths must have to ability to be moved to the inside of the gym. Therefore,

if it indeed rains, booths that need to be outside (i.e. grilling) will lose 80 of their 100 points.

* Any booth displayed on campus considered inappropriate by a campus official or a St. Pats

representative will result in a disqualification for that organization.

* All booth ideas and concepts must be emailed to and approved by Mike McGinty prior to the

event in case another organization has already claimed a similar concept.

100 points

Day One Day Two Thursday March 17 Friday March 18


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Cudgel Gonzo & Games Chair


(314)604-3216

[email protected]

The St. Pats Cudgel judging will take place Friday March 18 at 2pm at Gonzo and Games. To

participate in the Cudgel contest, please contact Mike McGinty. He will notify your organization

of any information regarding the contest including reimbursements.

In order to receive participation points for Cudgel it must meet the following criteria:

Must be at least 5 feet tall and 1 foot in diameter

Must contain the following

2016 sweatshirt design

A minimum of 3 shamrocks

A minimum of 2 snakes

Missouri S&T logo

Organizations name and insignia/symbol/crest

Adherence to this year’s theme, “St. Pats Goes to the Movies”

No professional help is permitted

Foreign objects are only permitted for STRUCTURAL PURPOSES. No extra

decorations are allowed

The Cudgels will be judged by distinguished members of the Missouri S&T and Rolla community.

They will use the following criteria to judge the Cudgels:

Workmanship

Quality and Uniqueness of carvings

General Effects

Coverage of Cudgel

Organizations will place 1st through 5th based upon the judging. Organizations do have an

opportunity to be awarded additional points. 5 additional points will be awarded to the biggest

Cudgel, the Cudgel with the most snakes, and the Cudgel with the most shamrocks. Organizations,

however, cannot score more than the 250 maximum points in the Cudgel category. The point

breakdown shall be as follows:


2nd place – 175 points





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Tradition Queens & Knights Chair

Max Points Eli Mitchell

(913)742-1973

[email protected]

St. Pats at MST is a tradition over 100 years in the making. As such, it is important that

organizations do their part to help preserve and further one of Missouri’s longest running St.

Patrick’s Day celebrations. The honor of being nominated as either a student Queen or Knight is

one of the most important parts of that tradition. Organizations will receive 50 points for

nominating a Queen candidate and 30 points for nominating a student Knight. Knights who are

inducted into the Order of the Snake will be worth an additional 20 points. The criteria for

induction will be given to Knights as a part of their informational sessions. No extra points will be

awarded for your organization’s queen candidate winning the queen’s crown or placing as a

runner-up. The due date for nominating a Queen or Knight will be November 19, 2015. Although

late nominations will be considered, it is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that nominations and

payment be turned in by that time. All Queens and Knights will be required to attend the coronation

ceremony held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 9:00 PM in Leach Theater in order to earn

points.

More information regarding Queens and Knights and all forms required may be found

online at: http://stpats.mst.edu/events/queenknight.html.

The week of St. Pats requires a tremendous amount of effort on the part of the St. Pats

board, and is only made possible through your organization’s continued membership and

involvement in St. Pats. As such, we will be awarding 50 points to any organization with at least

one active member on the St. Pats Board (baby, junior, senior rep) at the time of St. Pats week.

Furthermore, any organization with two active members of the St. Pats Board will be eligible to

receive an additional 50 points. Active members of the St. Pats Board are not eligible to compete

in any events. If you are interested in joining St. Pats or know somebody who may be interested

in representing your organization, please contact our recruitment chair, Cairon Washington at

[email protected].


Knight 30 points

(Order of the Snake) +20 points (50 points in all for the Knight)

Queen 50 points

St. Pats representative 50 points for each active rep (maximum of two)

http://stpats.mst.edu/events/queenknight.html

mailto:[email protected]

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Float and Parade Float/Parade Chair

Max Points Trevor Gehlert

(573)619-8797

[email protected]

The St. Pats Parade takes place on Saturday, March 19 at 11 am on Pine Street in

Downtown Rolla. In order to be eligible for reimbursements and receive points for Float and

Parade a float or non-float must be entered, approved, and paraded down Pine Street.

To enter a float or non-float each organization must first submit their (non-)float

concept/title to Trevor Gehlert, either during the scheduled float sign ups Friday, February 5th or

after by email. More information will be sent out about the float sign ups when it gets closer. The

concept/title must be in adherence to the 2016 theme “St. Pats Goes to the Movies.” In the case of

two or more organizations entering the same concept, it will be decided on a first come first served

basis, however, float concepts will have preference over non-float concepts. Once the concept is

approved organizations must fill out the entry form attached at the end of this packet by Friday,

February 12, 2016. Once the entry form is turned in and approved, your organization will be sent

information regarding line-ups and other day of parade information. In order for a float to be

entered and approved it must meet the following criteria:

Maximum dimensions for float: 13 feet high (ground to highest point), 15 feet wide, and

any length.

Floats must denote the float title, the organization name, and the University’s name

(Missouri University of Science and Technology NOT MST). This can be in a sign or

poster carried by people preceding the float. The Float must also have room on the pulling

vehicle for a number to be taped for easier judging.

A pair of boards must be attached to either side of the tow vehicle on which appropriate

advertising will be displayed in a clear and legible fashion. St. Pats will supply the

advertising boards with dimensions of 4 ft. high and 8 ft. long.

If the float fails (falls apart or becomes immobile) during the parade, the organization will

not be eligible for points or reimbursements.

There shall be no people on the float itself with the exception of the queen’s float.

There shall be no alcohol on the float.

There shall be no co-floats.

If a member of the organization is convicted of any infraction of Rolla City ordinances

during the parade, the organization will not be eligible for points or reimbursements.

While in the parade the floats will be judged by distinguished members of the Missouri

S&T and Rolla community. They will use the following criteria to judge the floats:

Originality

Workmanship

General Effect

Adherence to the theme, parade route, starting time

A moving part is not required but will be looked highly upon by the judges.

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Your organization can be refunded up to $200 for expenses needed to build your float. In

order to receive your refund you must return your parade boards that we will assign to each

float in the same condition you received them and you must return your judging number sign.

Also, you must turn in any receipts for expenses you would like reimbursed. If there is anything

not relating to your float on the receipt, we cannot refund it. Everything required for your

refund must be turned in by Saturday March 26, 2016.

The organization with the first place float will have the option to build the next year’s

Queens’ Float. If all the criteria are met for the Queens’ Float that organization will

automatically be awarded 200 points unless the Queen’s Float places in the parade in which

case the organization will receive the placement points plus 50 additional points. For example

1st Place will receive a total of 300, 2nd 250, and 3rd 225. First place in 2015 was awarded to

Beta Sigma Psi; they have the option to build the 2016 queen’s float.

Organizations who decide not to build a float have the option of participating in the Parade

by entering a non-float. The non-float must adhere to the theme and be approved by Trevor

Gehlert. The non-float will not be judged and will only be awarded the non-float points. The

point breakdown will be as follows:




Float Participation - 150 points

Non-Float Participation - 100 points

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Volunteering Opportunity Concerts Chair

Auguste Cribbs

(314)954-2232

[email protected]

We at St. Pats volunteer a great amount of our time to make sure that this campus receives the best

ever St. Pats celebration. Because of you and the support of this campus we are going to be

celebrating St. Pats for the 108th year. We are asking for your help, to make sure that our 10-day

event succeeds once again.

The St Pats Grateful Board Concert is an ongoing tradition of St Pats at Missouri S&T.

Everyone, town and campus alike, is encouraged to join the Board for an afternoon of food,

fun, and live music. Bands featured in the past have included Chevelle, Reel Big Fish, Red

Jumpsuit Apparatus, Mutemath, Middle Class Rut, Motion City Soundtrack, the Urge, and

The Schwag. Music and fun starts after the St Pats Parade.

This is an event that requires volunteers. Many will come from this year's collaborating

organizations, though any interested in helping out would be appreciated. Volunteers are eligible

for service hours, pending approval of their organization's service chair. Volunteer slots are

available from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening. Interested parties should contact the St Pats

Concert Chair, Auguste Cribbs.

*Note this volunteering will not be for points.

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St. Pats 2016 Entry Form

Please fill out all sections of this entry form and submit it along with an organization roster to the

St. Pats mailbox in Student Life office by Saturday, February 27, 2016.

Organization Name:

______________________________

Place a check next to each event your organization plans to participate in. YOU ARE NOT

RESTRICTED BY THIS LIST; this is for the event planners to estimate the level of

participation Green Fridays:

___ Songs & Skits

___ Speed Stackers

___ Magic Frisbee

___ Dribble Relay

___ Pong Toss

___ Knock Out

___ Washers

___ Frozen T-Shirt

___ Steeple Chase

Gonzo & Games:

___ Shillelagh Toss

___ Walk. Stick Toss

___ Volleyball

___ Trashcan Football

___ Water Balloon T.

___ Frisbee Throw

___ Kickball

___ Horseshoes

___ Tug-of-War

___ Mechanical Bull

___ Cudgel Carry

___ Carnival Booth

___ Cudgel

Follies:

___ Green Merch

___ Crazy Beard

___ Greenest Person

___ Top Ten List

___ Limerick

___ Shamrock Toss

___ Most Garters

___ Pie Toss

___ Pin the Tail

___ Leprechaun LA

___ Show Shillelagh

___ Show Walk. Stick

___ Vintage Merch

Other Events:

___ Float

___ Non-Float

___ Blood Drive

___ Snake Invasion

___ Design Contest

___ 50 Daze

___ Volunteering

___ Queen

___ Knight

___ St. Pats Board

Rep

By signing this entry form you have indicated you understand the rules and guidelines laid out in

this participation packet. You also understand your organization is responsible and may be held

accountable for any behavior deemed unacceptable by the university while participating in the St.

Pats activities.

Signature: Date:

______________________________ ____________________

Printed Name: Email Address:

______________________________ ____________________

Position in Organization:

______________________________

(We will send an email to the above address to confirm the entry form was received.)

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St. Pats Float and Parade 2016 Entry Form

Please fill out all sections of this entry form and submit it to the St. Pats mailbox in Student Life

office by Friday February 12, 2016 you can also submit it at the St Pats Parade Sign Up on Friday

February 5, 2016.

Organization Name:

______________________________

Organization’s Float or Non-Float Concept

______________________________

Organization will be participating in the Parade with :( Circle one) Float Non-Float

Please use the lines below to write a detailed description of the (Non-) Float. If more space is

needed, write on the back or attach another piece of paper to the entry form.

Name of Organization’s Float and Parade Contact Person:

______________________________

Email Address:

______________________________

(We will send emails to the above address regarding start times, reimbursement, and other Float

and Parade information.)

Make Sure to have all participants fill out both forms below!!!

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Participant Acknowledgment of Risk and Release of Liability

Activity/Program: Gonzo and Games Date: March17 & March 18

In consideration of the services of the Curators of the University of Missouri on behalf of

Missouri University of Science and Technology, its agents, officers, employees and all other

persons or entities acting in any capacity on its behalf and including its student officers and

members of Missouri S&T recognized student organization, St. Pats (hereinafter referred to as

Missouri S&T). I hereby agree to release and discharge Missouri S&T, on behalf of myself, my

heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

1. I understand and acknowledge that the activity (program) I am about to voluntarily engage in

bears certain known and unanticipated risks which could result in injury, death, illness, disease,

emotional or physical distress, damage to myself, property or to third parties.

2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity

(program). My participation in this activity is purely voluntary. No one is forcing me to

participate, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

3. I waive my right to make a claim or file a lawsuit against Missouri S&T if anyone is hurt or

any property is damaged during my participation in and travel to and from this activity

(program).

4. I certify that I have health, accident and liability insurance to cover any bodily injury or

property damage I may cause or suffer while participating in this activity (program), or else I

agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage to myself.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify Missouri

S&T from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action, which are related to,

arise out of, or are in any way connected with my participation in this activity (program).

My signature below indicates that I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document,

that I have read it, and that I understand how it affects my legal rights. I agree to be bound by its

terms.

Signature of Participant: _____________________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: _______________________________________________

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If participant is less than 18 years of age:

I hereby declare that I am the parent or legal guardian of the named participant and I consent to

the participant’s participation in this program. In the event of sudden illness, accident, or injury

which may occur while my child or ward is engaged in this activity (program), when neither the

parents nor guardians can be contacted, I hereby give my consent for emergency medical treatment

as necessary under the circumstances to any medical care provider licensed under the laws of the

State of Missouri.

Signature of Parent: __________________________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________________________________ Phone: _____________

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Participant Acknowledgment of Risk and Release of Liability

Activity/Program: Green Friday Games

Dates: 1/22/16, 1/29/16, 2/5/16, 2/12/16, 2/19/16, 2/26/16, 3/4/16, 3/11/16

In consideration of the services of the Curators of the University of Missouri on behalf of

Missouri University of Science and Technology, its agents, officers, employees and all other

persons or entities acting in any capacity on its behalf and including its student officers and

members of Missouri S&T recognized student organization, St. Pats (hereinafter referred to as

Missouri S&T). I hereby agree to release and discharge Missouri S&T, on behalf of myself, my

heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

1. I understand and acknowledge that the activity (program) I am about to voluntarily engage

in bears certain known and unanticipated risks which could result in injury, death, illness,

disease, emotional or physical distress, damage to myself, property or to third parties.

2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity

(program). My participation in this activity is purely voluntary. No one is forcing me to

participate, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

3. I waive my right to make a claim or file a lawsuit against Missouri S&T if anyone is hurt

or any property is damaged during my participation in and travel to and from this activity

(program).

4. I certify that I have health, accident and liability insurance to cover any bodily injury or

property damage I may cause or suffer while participating in this activity (program), or else

I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage to myself.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify Missouri

S&T from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action, which are related to,

arise out of, or are in any way connected with my participation in this activity (program).

My signature below indicates that I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document,

that I have read it, and that I understand how it affects my legal rights. I agree to be bound by its

terms.

Signature of Participant: _____________________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: _______________________________________________

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If participant is less than 18 years of age:

I hereby declare that I am the parent or legal guardian of the named participant and I consent to

the participant’s participation in this program. In the event of sudden illness, accident, or injury

which may occur while my child or ward is engaged in this activity (program), when neither the

parents nor guardians can be contacted, I hereby give my consent for emergency medical treatment

as necessary under the circumstances to any medical care provider licensed under the laws of the

State of Missouri.

Signature of Parent: __________________________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________________________________ Phone: _____________

Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO...Mitch Brady Local Publicity (573)578-8115 [email protected] Cairon Washington Philanthropy, Recruitment (314)443-6588 [email protected]

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