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March 1-5, 2015 | Sustainability. Diversity. Aztec Pride.
FORM YOUR
TEAM
TODAY!
Application Deadline - February 13th
Dear Potential Student
Team Competition Participants
Thank you for expressing interest in the GreenFest 2015
Student Team Competitions. GreenFest is presented by
SDSU’s Associated Students and will be on March 1-5,
2015. The purpose of GreenFest is to engage students
through social and interactive programs in an effort to
educate them on the importance of being “green” and to
promote sustainable practices throughout the entire
campus community. We invite you to participate in a week
long event of green and fun in a chance to win a Grand
Prize and the Spirit Trophy, which will be presented at the
2015 GreenFest Concert!
If you are interested in learning more about the Student
Team Competitions, come to one of the Informational
Meetings on Tuesday, February 3rd at 4pm in Park Blvd or
Wednesday, February 11th at 12:30pm in Metzli of the
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. Applications will be
due by midnight on Friday, February 13, 2015 at
as.sdsu.edu/greenfest.
Each Student Team must consist of at least five (5) SDSU
students. The mandatory meeting to participate in the
competitions will be held on Monday, February 16th at
12pm in Metzli. One representative from your team must
be at the meeting in order for your team to participate in
the competitions.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
us, [email protected]. We look forward to
seeing you at all of the GreenFest events!
Sincerely,
Brooke Conway and Christian Vaughan
2014-2015 GreenFest Student Team Competition Captains
Aztec Student Union Board, Associated Students
Schedule of the GreenFest Week of Events
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
Make A Splash with GreenFest, 1pm, Aztec Aquaplex
MONDAY, MARCH 2
Bike Brunch, 10am @ South End of Campanile Walkway
Sustain Your Roots, 7pm, Montezuma Hall
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
Aztec Chef Competition, 12pm, Lee and Frank Goldberg
Courtyard
Enviro-Fashion Show, 7pm, Montezuma Hall
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Green Lunch Bag Series, 12pm, Union Theatre
Men’s Basketball Viewing Party vs. UNLV, 7pm, Montezuma
Hall
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
Farmers’ Market, 10am, North Love Library Walkway
GreenFest Concert, 6pm, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air
Theatre
Important Dates to Remember
Informational Sessions: Tuesday, February 3rd, 4pm, Park
Blvd or Wednesday, February 11th, 12:30pm, Metzli
Online Application Deadline (as.sdsu.edu/greenfest):
February 13th, by Midnight
Mandatory Meeting: February 16th, 12pm, Metzli
Boat Design Submission: A.S. Office, Suite 320, by 4:30pm,
February 26th
Fashion Show Outfit Descriptions: by 4:30pm, February 27th
Music Video Submission: A.S. Office, Suite 320, by 4:30pm,
February 25th
2015 GREENFEST STUDENT TEAM RESOURCE GUIDE
Student Team Competition Events:
MAKE A SPLASH WITH GREENFEST on March 1, 2015
Make a splash by building your own boat & racing it down the lanes of the Aztec Aquaplex. Boats will be constructed out of
recyclable materials provided and facilitated by Aztec Adventures. A pool party will follow after the boat challenge.
Participation Requirements:
- Student Teams will submit a design for their boat due by 4:30pm on Thursday, February 26th to the Associated Students Office, Union 320.
- Student Teams must be checked in at the GreenFest table at the SDSU Aquaplex by 12:15pm to participate in this event and will
have until 1pm (event start time) to build their boat.
- Materials will be given to teams on the day of the event. NO outside materials may be used.
- Teams will get to show off their sustainable boat in a boat parade and then will race their boat following the parade.
- A maximum of 5 team members can construct the boat.
- 1 team member will be chosen by the team to race the boat at the SDSU Aquaplex.
Judging:
- Your team’s boat must stay afloat in order to qualify to win.
- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners will be chosen by fastest time.
- Tie Breaker: In the event of a tie, the teams will race their boats again.
- 20 pts for participation. 1st: +30 extra pts, 2nd: +20 extra pts, 3rd: +10 extra pts.
ENVIRO-FASHION SHOW on March 3, 2015
Show off your green side in your Eco-Friendly clothing. Teams will create outfits from sustainable materials prior to the event.
Participation Requirements:
- Student teams will create 3 outfits, 1 for each pillar of Greenfest. The 3 pillars are sustainability, diversity, and Aztec Pride.
- Please do not go to the store for paper or plastic bags. Reuse items you already have (i.e. scrap paper from old notes, Daily Aztecs,
recycled cans & bottles, cardboard, old clothes, etc.). Please practice integrity and do not purchase items.
- Student teams will design & create clothing and accessories from everyday items and may also use materials provided by Greenfest.
- Student Teams must submit a maximum of 150 word description of each outfit by 4:30pm on February 27th to
[email protected] for the MC to read at the Enviro-Fashion Show.
- Student Teams will arrive 1 hour before event & check in at the GreenFest table.
Point Deductions:
- -25 pts for use of non-environmentally items (styrofoam, stickers, glitter, etc).
- Outfits showing inappropriate content (ex. drug or alcohol references) will not be permitted.
- -10 pts for not meeting description deadline.
Judging:
- Winners will be chosen by abidance to participation requirements, creativity, craftsmanship, and incorporation of three pillars.
- We will have four judges at the event to determine the winners.
- 20 pts for participation. 1st: +30 extra pts, 2nd: +20 extra pts, 3rd: +10 extra pts.
GREENFEST MUSIC VIDEO (Due February 25th)
Student teams will create a music video incorporating the team’s name, SDSU, and the 3 pillars of Greenfest: sustainability, diversity,
and Aztec Pride.
Participation Requirements:
- Teams will be required to fill out a Google Doc with the title of their song, therefore no songs will be repeated. First come, first serve!
- Video must be no shorter than 1 minute and no longer than 1 minute and 45 seconds.
- Music Videos should mainly incorporate members of your student team and NO outside talent should be showcased. If you have
questions, be sure to contact us rather than risk disqualification.
- Student teams must submit their videos on a USB drive by 4:30pm on February 25th to the AS Office, Union 320.
- Music videos must be submitted on a USB drive in .mp4 format to be saved to our database and will be played at the
Enviro-Fashion Show. The video should be saved as the student team’s name.
- Please also send a link to your YouTube video for sharing purposes to [email protected].
- DO NOT submit music videos on a CD or DVD. They will not be accepted.
- MUST follow all campus policies and procedures during the production of your video. Ex: No Open Flame, No Sparklers/Fireworks,
NO references to drug or alcohol related items/issues. If you have any questions, please refer to:
http://bfa.sdsu.edu/policies/pdf/BuildGroundsRegulations.pdf
Point Deductions:
- -10 pts from overall score for being under the 1 minute minimum or over the 1 minute 45 second maximum.
- NO alcohol or drug references. Videos will not be shown & participation points will not be given.
Judging:
- Criteria: Incorporation of student team name and the three pillars of Greenfest (sustainability, diversity, and Aztec Pride) and
creativity in lyrics/ presentation.
- Judging will take place prior to the event. In the event of a tie, the team which scored highest in the sustainability category will win.
- Winners will be announced at the Enviro-Fashion Show on March 3, 2015.
- 20 pts for participation. 1st: +30 extra pts, 2nd: +20 extra pts, 3rd: +10 extra pts.
MEN’S BASKETBALL VIEWING PARTY on March 4, 2015
Show off your sustainability and SDSU knowledge in a trivia contest against other student teams.
- Must bring at least 5 members of your team to the event.
- Trivia questions will be asked during commercial breaks and during half time.
- Trivia questions will be sustainability & SDSU themed.
- Check in will be at the GreenFest table at 6:45pm.
- 20 pts for participation. 1st: +30 extra pts, 2nd: +20 extra pts, 3rd: +10 extra pts.
EXTRA CREDIT POINTS
- 10pts for attending the mandatory meeting (at least one representative must attend) on February 16 at 12pm in Metzli.
- 10pts for attending each additional Greenfest event throughout March 1-5 (Bike Brunch, Sustain Your Roots, Aztec Chef
Competition, Green Lunch Bag Series, Farmer’s Market) by having 5 team members check in at the GreenFest table.
- 20pts for perfect attendance (ALL student team competition events).
- 15pts for purchasing 5 GreenFest shirts from the SDSU Bookstore. Please put all five receipts addressed to Brooke Conway in an
envelope with your Student Team Name and deliver it to the Associated Students Office, Union 320 by 4:30pm on March 3, 2015.
- 2pts per social media post (Maximum of ten posts or 20 points) to promote GreenFest. You must take a screenshot and send to
[email protected] by March 3rd as proof of post.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL GREENFEST EVENTS IN SPRING 2015!
February 13, 2015: Grow Your Love with GreenFest @ 5:30pm in the Lee & Frank Goldberg Courtyard
April 9, 2015: Bloom with GreenFest @ 3pm in the Lee & Frank Goldberg Courtyard
April 22, 2015: e3 Business Fair @ 10am on Centennial Walkway
April 22, 2015: GreenFest Keynote Speaker @ 4pm in Montezuma Hall
Submit YOUR online Participation Application by MIDNIGHT on FEBRUARY 13, 2015!
Questions? Contact us!
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: as.sdsu.edu/greenfest
VISIT US: Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, Suite 320
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