VEISHEA 2007 April 16-22

Be a part of the VEISHEA 2007 Parade… Co-Chairs: Amy Boruff and Jessie Stone

Timeline Attend informational meeting and apply online Start brainstorming ideas Stay in contact with applicable committee members Be ready for the best parade ever! April 21, 2007

Non-traditional Floats are similar to Traditional Floats, except that they are pulled by a vehicle rather than being self- propelled. Participants may be seen on this type of float. Non-Traditional Floats

Bands Features marching bands, drum lines, honor bands, and alumni bands from across the Midwest. Balloons Typical large balloons seen in parades are available for sponsorship. You are able to choose your own balloon character. You have the option to carry the balloon or we will help you find a group that is interested in carrying.

Specialty Unit This category consists of any entries that do not fit into the other available categories. Specialty Units range from horses and fire trucks to the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile. Performance Any group or organization that would like to perform a type of musical, theatrical, acting, dancing, or singing entertainment. Participants are encouraged to build a float to perform on.

Applications Due –January 31: Specialty Units –February 15: Bands, Balloons, Non- Traditional Floats, and Performance Floats Please contact with questions –Jessie Stone, –Amy Boruff,

VEISHEA Service Day March 31, 2007 Kick-off Iowa State’s 150 th Anniversary Unique opportunity for Ames community to complete city-wide improvements Informal, public meetings will be held to help plan service projects

How to Get Involved Cost –The cost is free for all volunteers Registration –Volunteer registration will open February 5 th. Register online at For all questions, please contact: –Jennifer Osler, –Megann Orth,

Become a VEISHEA Aide VEISHEA aides help throughout the week of VEISHEA to make the celebration run efficiently Applications are due January 26 at 5:00 pm in the West Student Office Space of the MU Applications available online at For more information, contact: –Emily Arentson, –Douglas Puffet,

VEISHEA Village Saturday, April 21st Showcase of Iowa State colleges, clubs and organizations, and community organizations Many great opportunities for campus organizations

Four-In-One Cy’s Big Top –Organizations create and display fun games focused toward children Campus Showcase –Displays of various Iowa State organizations to showcase accomplishments and happenings throughout the year Cultural Festival –Opportunity for all multi-cultural groups to showcase their club and also to sell items they have created Village Stage –Venue for student organization’s performances

Village Open Houses Village Open Houses offer a way for campus organizations to showcase their group during VEISHEA The cost to participate in the Village Open Houses is $35 per group –Additionally, groups have the option to rent out individual tents for their display All tents, tables and chair rentals go through VEISHEA Inc. –See next slide for cost breakdown Set up any time after approximately 1 a.m. on Saturday morning must be completed by 9 a.m. There is a $40 selling fee for all groups selling items “Club Crawl” will be implemented offering prizes to both the best display and the most dedicated display-goers

Cy’s Big Top This is a way for student organizations to raise funds by setting up games for kids who attend VEISHEA The cost to participate in Cy’s Big Top is $20 per group. Each group will receive 80% of the value of tickets collected at their display (at 5 for $1.00) on Saturday, April 21, 2007 Set up any time after approximately 1 a.m. on Saturday morning must be completed by 9 a.m.

Cultural Festival This is an opportunity for all multi-cultural groups to showcase their club and also to sell items ($40 selling fee) Held under a tent on Central Campus on Saturday April 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost to participate in the Cultural Festival is $20 per group. Each group will receive 80% of the value of tickets collected at their display (at 5 for $1.00) on Saturday, April 21, 2007 Set up any time after approximately 1 a.m. on Saturday morning must be completed by 9 a.m.

Village Stage Located on central campus, north of campanile Groups perform skits, lyrical dances, etc. Performances begin on Saturday April 21 at noon and end at 5 p.m. Groups can request performance time slots in 15 minute increments with a one hour time limit –Groups with a 30 minute or less show may perform twice during the day, depending on time availability

How to Become Involved Fill out a display draft and contract that can be found on the VEISHEA website at February 15Turn in a display draft by February 15 by 11:00 p.m. –Accuracy is imperative on these drafts! February 21Turn in a contract VEISHEA office in the West Student Office Space of the MU on February 21 by 5:00 p.m.. –All money is also due at this time! March 21 or 22Attend a builders meeting on March 21 or 22. April 21Showcase your organization on VEISHEA Saturday, April 21. For more information: –Lauren Ellingson –Michael Borcherding

VEISHEA Special Events Faculty Recognition –Students will vote for favorite ISU faculty member, both past and present Voting –Open from February 2-16 –Link to voting site in For more information: –Jacquie Bransky –Trevor Owens

Display your club at Campustown Sunday, April 15, 2007 Store Front Window Painting –Great PR for club/organization –Spices up appearance of Campustown –Visible for whole week of VEISHEA

Campus Showcase Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Each year Iowa State’s colleges are given the opportunity to sponsor a day on campus. This includes: –BBQ –Tents/tables/etc. –Ability to showcase college on central campus

So You Want to Be Involved Ways to participate –Booths- Shows –Tables- Bands –Games Why to participate? –Recruitment –Campus involvement –Fun! For more information contact: Adam Theis Julianne

Info and applications available at…