Sparky Appearance Policies
Sparky may be available to appear at your next event. He loves to socialize (although he does not speak) and is always ready to have his picture taken with fans. Of course, hehas a very busy schedule so submit your request at least two weeks prior to your event. Keep in mind that he may not be available during scheduled academic breaks, or during exam week. Also, he is very busy at the beginning of semesters and is more likely to be available in the evenings and on weekends.
At the event, Sparky will need an escort who can ensure that Sparky has:
- A parking place close to the event or a ride to the event
- A private place (not a public restroom) to dress and rest (10-15 minutes per hour to cool down and reenergize)
- A secure location for his clothes and personal items
- Drinking water available at all times
Appearances default to twenty minutes. Exceptions must be approved by the Ira A. Fulton Schools of EngineeringEvents Department in advance.
Event Cancellation:
- The Events Department may refuse requests if the event or location is not suitable for Sparky.
- Sparky may cancel an event if he feels uncomfortable in the venueor the behavior of guests, if there is not a suitable place to change clothes andsafely store their personal items, or if any other situation arises that makes him feel personally uneasy.
- If the Events Department must cancel an event due to illness, personal emergency, class issues, etc. of the Sparkyassigned to an event, and a replacement cannot be found or if we must cancel due to weather, you will be contacted as soon as possible.
Make a request:
By submitting the Sparky Appearance Request form on the next page, you acknowledge your agreement with and acceptance of our policies. Pleasecomplete all the fields. Once you receivea confirmation, forward your request to Sparky and will let you know as soon as possible whether or not we can fulfill your request.
When Sparky is assigned we will send an email to you with their cell numbers, the name and phone number of the Sparkyescort, and the name and phone number of the Sparky’s emergency contact. If there are problems in fulfilling your request we will work with you to see if a date or time change is possible.
Questions:
If you have any questions or need more information about Sparky appearances, contactyour marketing manager orKristín Ólafs. Please allow at least a week for a response to your email.
Sparky Appearance Request Form
Be sure to read the Sparky Appearance Policies on the preceding page. They concern the needs for Sparky at events and cancellation policies. By submitting a request for Sparky, you acknowledge your agreement with and acceptance of these policies.
The request will not be accepted if any required information is missing. Only a start time for the event is requested: the end time will default to half an hour. If your request is accepted, it will be in accordance with the information provided in your request form. We will try our best to accommodate changes requested after your initial request; however, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to fulfill them.
Date of event:
Event Name:
Time:
Approximate number of attendees:
Adults
Children
Venue (name of building):
Event address:
Escorts name:
Escorts cell number:
Contact Person:
Contact email:
Event Category:
Ira A. Fulton UndergradIra A. Fulton GraduateIra A. Fulton Department
Other
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Special Requests:Sparky will pose for pictures, shake hands, clown around, etc. If you have any special requests like dance with the speaker, surprise the special guest, etc. pleaselist them below: