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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 20, 1983)
II letters Why so picky? Brian Lewis seems to have trouble understanding why Mary Hotchkiss cannot be the President of the ASUO when she is nine votes short of hav ing a majority. He thinks it is because I am a member of a fraternity. "Why so picky? he asks. Article 10.1 of the ASUO Constitution clearly states that, “A majority of the votes cast in the ASUO Executive election shall be necessay to elect." Perhaps Lewis would feel better if elected officials didn't uphold the Constitu tion. Perhaps Lewis would like to live in a country where deci sions are made on the basis of whim, caprice, arbitrary motivation or who your friends are. As the constitutionally specified elections director of the ASUO, I shall do whatever is necessary to see that Con stitution is enforced. I have sworn this as a matter of honor. Lewis’ knowledge of the situation is extremely limited and his sense of honor appears to be somewhat dif ferent from mine. Why so picky? Because I promise to uphold the ASUO Constitution and election rules. But, Lewis and I can agree on one thing — “Just don’t forget to vote on Wednesday and Thursday.” Paul Rudinsky vice-president, ASUO Accountable On April 20 and 21 students will have the opportunity to directly and democratically reinstate OSPIRG’s traditional funding level of $1 per student per term (the fee level OSPIRG operated under for nine years) by voting Yes on ballot measure No. 2). This funding level will allow OSPIRG to continue its statewide efforts to research and advocate in the stu dent/public interest. Just as important to OSPIRG’s stable funding is the passage of ballot measure No. 3, which would put OSPIRG’s funding to a vote every two years. This measure would give students control over the incidental fee dollars which go to OSPIRG. OSPIRG is not just another student fee-funded group on campus. It is a statewide stu dent run corporation with a volunteer student board of directors comprised of representatives from each par ticipating campus. This body as a whole decides the statewide issues which OSPIRG will pursue and is responsible for all budgeting and financial decisions in cluding hiring and firing of staff, At the campus level, a GET STUFFED! I wanna stuff you an’ yer favorite wid any 3-ingredient small Souttisider pizza anna pitcher a soft drink er beer fer emcAce style meza k Tape duplication instant cassette copies! Quality stereo or monaural duplication. Check the prices today at your Bookstore. J local board of directors is elected annually by the stu dent body to act as the decision-making body for each OSPIRG campus chapter. Each year the new local board members decide who will be the representatives to the state board of directors. This system makes the leaders and decision makers of OSPRIG directly account able to the Oregon students who vote for them every year. It is imperative for OSPIRG, as it continues to grow, to maintain consistency and con tinuity in long-term project work (e.g. such as a two-year legislative effort, or a research on toxic substances). A referendum every two years would allow for consistency on projects and allow each student to vote at least once, probably twice, during their academic careers at the University on whether they support OSPIRG’S funding. This is also in keeping with the underlying principle behind OSPIRG (and PIRG’s across the country), that it is run and funded demo cratically. Support measure No. 2 and No. 3 so that OSPIRG can achieve its goal to give students the information and skills needed to be effective citizens in a democratic society. Gretchen Brevoort senior, human services Lustrium Rings $8900 Josten’s representatives will be at the Bookstore Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 10 am and 2 pm I 1^^ 13th & Kincaid See your Josten’s Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30 representative BOOKSTORE 10;00‘3:00 Supplies 8M-4331 tP Tf^f- Tf .1 SpAlnOf! 1 tf TM • > Who Owns the Bookstore? It's your bookstore: University of Oregon students, faculty, and classified staff are all members. And because you “own stock” in the non-profit corporation, you are entitled to hear the corporation's annua* report, reviewing it’s policies and giving comments and suggestions. Attend the Bookstore’s Annual Meeting for the membership and hear what the officers of the Bookstore are doing to meet and serve your needs. The proposed bylaw changes will be explained and discussed at the meeting. Who makes decisions for the Bookstore? The Board of Directors and Bookstore management work together to serve its membership. The Board of Directors, 8 students, 2 faculty and 1 classified staff, work as the main policy making body. Five unpaid positions on the Board are open for nomination: _ , One freshman position for a two year term Two sophmore positions for two year terms One graduate position for a two year term One faculty position for a two year term Nominations will be taken at the annual meeting. Your involvement and/or suggestions make the Bookstore work for you. All members are invited to attend the Annual meeting for the membership. Eight gift certificates, totaling $100 will be given away, and donuts and soft drinks will be served. April 21, 1983 3:30 p.m. 231 Gilbert Hall The meeting is limited to members only. Please bring your UO identification.
