My name is Tega Okperuvwe, co-founder of 9th House Vintage Market, a student-led fashion collective that curates vintage events centered around creativity, affordability, and community.

We are proposing a Back-to-School Vintage Market called "9th Period," to be held on Tuesday, August 20th, from 2:00–7:30 PM at Frank Parker Plaza. The event will feature a curated $20 Fill-a-Bag section, vendor booths from local student/resident sellers, and music to enhance the atmosphere. We anticipate a laid-back, retro-themed experience that offers students an affordable way to build their wardrobe, connect with local creatives, and ease into the semester.

We would love to partner with Student Life to help promote the event and ensure all necessary protocols and space usage guidelines are followed. A full proposal is attached below.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Warm regards,
Tega Okperuvwe
9th House Vintage Market

Full Proposal: "9th Period" – A 9th House Back-to-School Vintage Market

Event Overview:

Name: 9th Period – A 9th House Vintage Market
Host: 9th House Vintage Market (student-led vintage collective), Oghenetega Okperuvwe
Date & Time: Wednesday , August 20th | 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location Requested: Frank Parker Plaza (LSC)
Expected Attendance: 60-100 students throughout the event
Contact: Tega Okperuvwe | Ojo006@shsu.edu |832-877-1298

Event Description:

“9th Period” is a back-to-school vintage market offering students a chance to shop affordable clothing and connect with local creatives in a laid-back, community-centered space. The event will have a retro, old-school vibe and feature:

• A $20 fill-a-bag clothing section (perfect for students on a budget)
   
• Curated racks of vintage and secondhand fashion
   
• Up to 10 vendor booths (students, local creatives, & small businesses)
   
• A nostalgic playlist creating a fun, throwback shopping atmosphere
   
• (Optional) Light food available – exact setup TBD and will follow campus food safety guidelines
   

Goals & Impact:

• Promote sustainable fashion and creative reuse among students
   
• Encourage student entrepreneurship and spotlight small businesses
   
• Offer students an affordable, social, and stylish way to kick off the semester
   
• Contribute to campus life programming with a fun, student-relevant event
   

Logistics:

• We will provide our own vendor tents/racks/tables where needed.
   
• Vendors will register ahead of time to secure their booth spot.
   
• Trash and cleanup will be handled by 9th House staff at the end of the event.
   
• We will provide a detailed layout plan for vendor setup and traffic flow.
   
• Music will be handled via curated playlist + Bluetooth speaker (volume will be kept respectful of surrounding campus areas).
   
• If food (e.g. suya) is served, we will comply with all guidelines around on-campus food prep and distribution.
   

Support Requested:

• Approval to use Frank Parker Plaza on 8/20
   
• Access to electrical outlets (if available)
   
• Permission to hang light signage or flyers around LSC
   
• Potential partnership with Student Life for event promotion
   

Optional Add-ons (if supported by campus):

• Table and tent rentals for vendors
   
• Cross-promotion via official school event calendar or student social media pages
   
• Collaboration with other student orgs (e.g., music, art, cultural clubs)