Over the years, the Beta Zeta chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho has been involved in many events in order to raise money and awareness for charitable organizations, scholarships, memorials, and community outreach. This year, we are creating a new fall event held at our chapter house called Fall Fest. Fall Fest is designed to support multiple causes chosen by our chapter each year and has the added ability to benefit attendee’s charitable choices as well. We have decided as a chapter to devote this year’s profits to support the CAFLS College and a student in the Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences.

Last year we conducted an event that involved carving the best pumpkin for Halloween. This year we will be doing the same; however, it will be a live event where contestants only have a limited amount of time to carve their masterpiece on site. 

There will be two divisions; the first will be a Clemson organization division. Sororities, Fraternities, and Clubs are encouraged to compete side by side for carving glory. The winner of the competition will receive double their entry fee back for the purpose of supporting your own organizational philanthropy or cause. The second division will be a self-made team. Individual team prizes may include gift cards or event t-shirts. Grab a friend and come on out. 

Not a carver?
There will be a second event that will consist of a sack race where members of an organization or team may compete to win a prize. The third event consists of a tug of war. Separate brackets will be constructed for ladies and for gentlemen in both of these events.   

Like to bake?
We will also be having a pumpkin pie-baking contest. Get out your oven mitt and bring us your best pie. Fall Fest will take place the evening before Halloween on THURSDAY, October 30th, 2014 between 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.   

Please feel free to direct any questions to Tyler Long, Alpha Gamma Rho’s Philanthropy Chair. He can be reached at atl@g.clemson.edu     

Team Registration
There will be ONE official group representing each organization. Philanthropy chairs are instructed to help create this team. If you belong to an organization but are not part of the official team, you can create your own individual team when you sign up. Please choose your team name and fill it in on the sign up sheet. The signup sheet can be found online here:     

https://agrbz.wufoo.com/forms/alpha-gamma-rho-fall…   

Organization supported teams are encouraged to let us know specifically where they would like to donate in advance. You can do this by filling in the appropriate information on the sign up sheet.   

Please remember that there is a per-team cost for each event. All parties that sign up will be required to pay their respective entry fee before participation in the event.   

Individual Team Entry Fees
(You may pick any event or multiple events)
Pumpkin Carving - $25
Pie Baking - $5 (Each pie entered for your team x $5 = total donation)
Sack Race & Tug of War - $15 for both, $10 for one   

Organization Entry Fee
A flat rate of $100 dollars per organization is requested for each officially sponsored team. This donation includes entry into all events and gives priority to extra materials.   

If your team does not wish to participate in one of the events, please be sure to UNCHECK the option when you sign up online. Whatever is checked, you will be expected to participate in.   

All checks can be made out to: Alpha Gamma Rho – Beta Zeta
Please hand-deliver all checks or cash to the Alpha Gamma Rho chapter house or a member of the Fraternity. Take note of the brother’s name that you give your check or cash to.   We appreciate any other donations supporting the College of Agriculture. Donation receipts are available upon request.

Important information regarding events:     

Pumpkin Carving
· Pumpkins will be provided if you sign up in advance. You may sign up the day of; however, you must bring your own pumpkin. There is NO guarantee we will have a pumpkin for you if you do not sign up at least a day in advance.
· There is a team limit of three members, but friends are welcome to come and watch or participate in other events.
· You MUST bring YOUR OWN carving equipment! Knives and other carving materials will NOT be provided by our organization. In the event you forget your equipment, we may be able to accommodate a few people; however, there are no promises. Organizations have priority.
· Pumpkins will be judged on the basis of creativity, neatness, originality, and overall quality.     

Sack Race
· We have the burlap bags, no need to bring your own.
· This race will be relay style requiring at least two members per team.      

Tug of War
· NO CLEATS ALLOWED. Everyone knows cleats give an advantage; however, we would like our yard to stay intact.     

Pie Baking
· Only pumpkin pie is allowed! Any variations are welcome.
· Pies will be judged on presentation, taste, and creativity.

Note: Due to new rules governing Clemson University Greek Life, anyone found on premises with any alcohol or other illegal controlled substances will be asked to leave. Any violations may result in disqualification of your team with no refund of any kind. We will turn you in to the proper authorities before putting ourselves in violation of proper social standard. Period.       

WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR PARTICIPATION AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!