Mary Motamedi Keyanna Timmons Keith Saddler Dan Garofalo Michael Hughes Kate Hillman

1. TU WingBowl Mary Motamedi Keyanna Timmons Keith Saddler Dan Garofalo Michael Hughes Kate Hillman

2. Why a Wing Eating Contest? • Unique from other group’s events • Catered to many groups of people • Temple students • Faculty • STHM majors • Greek organizations • Multicultural organizations • Philadelphia community • Fun with high energy

3. Pre-Event Preparation Original Plans • Date: Mid April • Time: Afternoon • Location: Outside at the Bell Tower or Liacouras Walk • Wings donated from Maxi’s Pizza Restaurant • Donate all proceeds to Japan Relief Effort

4. Pre-Event Preparation Finalized Plans • Date: Mid April • Time: Thursday evening • Location: WingStop • 1600 N. Broad St. (Across from Fresh Grocer) • All proceeds from contestants were used for the price of the wings

5. Pre-Event Preparation Why things changed? • Impossible to get in touch with Robin (Maxi’s manager) • Student Activities fee for a table reservation • Difficulties keeping wings at proper temperature outside • WingStop refused to donate wings

6. TU WingBowl Goals and Objectives • To provide a fun and entertaining activity for students, faculty, and the Philadelphia community to enjoy. • To draw together spectators and participants of all ages, sexes, and backgrounds. • To provide a sense of camaraderie but within a competitive atmosphere.

7. Planning Process • Planning for TU WingBowl required: • Constant communication with WingStop managers • Securing DJ Renato • Creating a sign up sheet and acquiring contact information from interested contestants • Creating a budget for the event • Determining the number of wings needed and the total cost • Determining the amount to charge contestants

8. Planning Process • We chose to charge our contestants $5 each in order to cover the cost of all 350 wings and TU WingBowl prizes • The equipment and supplies needed included: • 350 wings (BBQ, mild, atomic) • Latex gloves • Tables, chairs • Plates, cups, napkins • Refreshments • Prizes (gift cards and ribbons) • Matching STHM uniform T-shirts for event staff • Speakers and entertainment system

9. Planning Process • The final date we decided upon was Thursday, April 24th from 5:30-7:30pm at WingStop. • Marketing and advertising materials included: • Facebook event TU WING BOWL FACEBOOK • Word of mouth • Fliers posted in residence halls, dining facilities, IBC gym, and various places around campus

10. Staffing

11. Staffing Kate • Collected the money and checked off contestants on sign up sheet as they arrived • Counted and reported our total dollar amount after the Wing Bowl Keyanna • Issued and collected the waivers from each contestant • Kept participants in the correct order and rounds in which they were assigned • Issued and collected surveys from each person at the end of the event

12. Staffing Keith and Dan • Judged WingBowlcontestants • Retrieved wings from kitchen and distributed correct number of wings to each contestant • Cleared off tables and set up for next round • Provided refreshments for each contestants throughout the event

13. Staffing Mary • Microphone controller host along with DJ Renato • Reported to the kitchen the number of wings needed for each round • Crowned winners with Keyanna

14. Policies, Procedures, Rules Procedures • WingBowl consisted of 4 rounds, followed by the Championship Atomic Round. • Each round consisted of 5 contestants. Policies • The first contestant to finish all 15 BBQ or Mild wings moved on to the Championship. • In the Championship, the first male and female contestant to finish 10 atomic wings was crowned TU Wing King and Queen.

15. Policies, Procedures, Rules Rules • Contestants’ hands must not touch the table or wings until the “GO” signal • Contestants must not interfere with other contestants during the competition • Wings must be consumed completely or else the contestant was disqualified

16. Risk Management • TU WingBowl had many risks involved • In order to have a fun and SAFE event, contestants were provided with unlimited beverages to avoid dehydration • Gloves were used when handling wings • Liability waivers were created and signed by ALL contestants prior to the competition • Liability waivers stated the following: • Contestants are aware that by competing in an eating contest the possibility of sickness, choking, or vomiting may occur • Contestants are fully aware that any unforeseen incident during competition is not our or WingStop’s responsibility

17. Liability Waiver • I ____________________________ agree to participate in TU Wing Bowl on behalf of my own choice. I agree to follow all rules, regulations, and instructions as provided to me by TU Wing Bowl event staff. • I acknowledge that TU Wing Bowl event staff and WingStop are not responsible for any unforeseen incidents or health related issues that occur to contestants. • I am aware that as a TU Wing Bowl contestant, I am required to consume numerous amounts of wings in a timed period. • I am also aware that at any point during the contest, I am allowed to withdraw from the competition. • Signature __________________________ Date ________________

18. Schedule of Events 4:00 DJ Renato arrives to set up 4:30 Event Staff arrives to set up venue 5:15 Contestants check in Rules, policies, and procedures explained Liability Waiver signed 5:40 Welcome

19. Schedule of Events 5:45 Round 1: BBQ round 6:00 Round 2: Mild round 6:20 Round 3: FEMALE Mild round 6:40 Round 4: Mild round 7:00 Round 5: Atomic CHAMPIONSHIP

20. Schedule of Events 7:20 TU Wing Bowl King and Queen Crowned and $10 gift card prizes awarded 7:30 Event Feedback Surveys issued Thank you End event 7:45 Clean up/Break down

21. Championship Round Video Clip Championship Round

22. Unbeknownst to the crowd… • Both the TU Wing King and Queen became sick after the competition  • We experienced budgeting issues! • WingStop overcharged us. • Originally we were told wings would cost $50/100 wings. We were charged $62/100 wings. • Lesson learned: ALWAYS have total costs in writing or recorded to avoid money situations!!!

23. Assessment Below is the survey that was distributed to TU Wing Bowl attendees: • How would you rate the success of TU Wing Bowl on a scale from 1 to 5? (1 being unsuccessful, 5 being successful) • What was your favorite and least favorite part of TU Wing Bowl? • What could the event staff have done to improve this event? • Would you attend/participate in this event again?

24. Survey Results 27 surveys were filled out in total. For question #1: • 22 respondents rated TU Wing Bowl a 5/5 • 4 respondents rated TU Wing Bowl a 4/5 • 1 respondent rated the TU Wing Bowl a 3/5

25. Survey Results For question #2, the majority of respondents answered that they favored: • Music/DJ entertainment • The female round • The intensity • Delicious wings/competing • The close location to campus

26. Survey Results For question #2, the majority of respondents answered that they disliked: • The long waits • The tight space of WingStop • The event ran too long

27. Survey Results For question #3, the majority of respondents answered that we could have improved by: • Giving out complimentary wings • Making more activities for the spectators • Making sure that WingStop had wings ready sooner • Choosing a larger venue

28. Survey Results For question #4: • 26 respondents said they would attend or participate in TU Wing Bowl again. • 1 respondent replied that they may attend again • 0 respondents replied that they would not participate again

29. Congratulations to Sean Black and Lynda Parra, the TU Wing King and Queen!