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k VOTER’S GUIDE 1987 ASUO ELECTIONS i Getting involved in the University is important to me. As a member of the IFC, I would help promote campus diversity, while avoiding excessive and unreasonable increases, and being reponsive to students’ needs. While striving for better communication bet ween the Incidental Fees Committee and the groups it funds, I would also seek improved student input into the decisions made by the IFC. My involve ment will be your benefit, and I will represent the students of the University of Oregon to the best of my ability. ARMANDO MORALES My name is Armando Morales and I would like to represent you on Inciden tal Fee Committee. As I am an actual member of Incidental Fee Committee, I have had an opportunity to work within Incidental Fee system. In addition, I am a member and director of the Latin America folk group, Sandunga. We have performed throughout the west coast and locally in such festivals as Willamette Valley Folk Festival, the Country Fair, and the Eugene celebra tion. I am also the coordinator of KLCC's Ahora Si program, a Latin music and news community service program. As a member of the Incidental Fee Committee, I will encourage program growth, and show sensitivity to the diverse groups and organizations on campus within a framework of fiscal responsibility. I will particularly en courage the development of cultural events which these groups propose, so that our community can experience the richness and diversity of international culture. J.B. LEAHY As a student you pay $61 each term in incidental fees to attend the University. This is an incredible tax and determining how much each group should receive is a process that requires careful scrutiny. I am running for a seat on the IFC to become part of this process. I believe that the 3 million plus dollars that ac cumulates from the incidental fee should be redistributed to serve the greatest number of students. The funds should provide a diverse mix ture of programs, activities, cultures, sports, and events to our campus. The decision for this allocation should be made without political con sideration. I have been active in Alpha Kappa Psi, the Professional Business Fraternity, for the past three years and have served as President, Social Chair and I am currently on the ex ecutive. The time that I have spent in A.K. Psi provides me with extensive experience in the budgeting process and fiscal responsibility. I have been endorsed by CSRL. I promise to look at each funding re quest for what it brings to you. I hope that you will support me, J.B. Leahy for IFC, thank you. DOUGLAS PYLE The best representatives are ac tivists, not bureaucrats! That is why SPA candidates, like myself, have ex tensive experience in campus and community organizations — working for worthwhile causes. Given the new, radical right-wing CSRL can didates this year, it is more important than every to vote SPA — to protect the rights of all groups, regardless of ideology, to exist equally without discrimination. PYLE’s positions on the issues: — I will fight to prevent any increase in the "incidental” activity fee. — Activity fees are paid by students, for students, and should remain in student control. — I support free speech, nonpartisan political/social activism, and the right of students to form organizations based on common interests. — Affirmative action and non discrimination must be more than a promise. PYLE’s experience: — Director: War Resistance Center — former Director: Arts Union (Portland State) — former Editor: Mid-Valley Link newspaper — former Media Coordinator: Eugene Free South Africa — former Coordinator: Students for Lesbian and Gay Rights (PSU) — Volunteer: Citizen Action for Lasting Security, CALS, and Commit tee in Solidarity with the Central American People — former fundraising staff person: Democratic party of Oregon Vote SPA. Vote Douglas Pyle, In cidental Fee Committee! Wayne Skill The students of this university will pay approximately three million dollars in incidental fees during the next school year. It is my belief that this money should be spent to direct ly benefit the students, and enhance the university experience by pro viding for the cultural diversity of this campus. The spending of these fees requires a sense of fiscal respon sibility that I feel I can provide. I have a unique background of par ticipation in campus organizations that distinguishes me as a candidate that represents a diversity of views that have previously been overlooked. I am a fourth year architecture stu dent and I have been a member of the U of O wrestling team since my enrollment at the university in the fall of '83. In addition, I am an Army R.O.T.C. academic scholarship win ner, and a former Presidential Scholar. I am endorsed by the C.S.R.L., a group which I believe represents the best interests of the students. Thank you for your support. IFC 1 year seats SANDRA THOMPSON Students deserve fiscal respon sibility in the allocation of their in cidental fees. Students should not simply be utilized as an endless source of money whenever programs request additional resources. Every funded program should be carefully reviewed to assess the groups needs, ascertain their specific resources, and monitor the use of granted budgets. An increased em phasis needs to be placed on alter native sources of funding, including grants and fundraising. An IFC member should be viewed as an ad visor to groups in order to better manage their budgets. Politics should play no part in the operations of the IFC. Budgeting should be based on uniform criteria, applied to every group, in a fair and equitable manner. Funds need to be utilized to benefit students attending our campus, rather than to fund out side political issues. I have the experience, knowledge, and openness to excel and persevere in the IFC. As a consultant in the private sector, I developed, proposed and administered million-dollar budgets. Currently a first year MBA student, I’ve gained five years of business education, which has also added to my budgeting background. Supported by Concerned Students for Responsive Leadership (CSRL), I believe in equal representation and an openness to new ideas. TEDDY WALLACE As a Native American student, I can bring a broad perspective to the IFC. It is important to ensure a variety of events on campus. Experience: Paid staff Democratic Party since Presidential election 1984. Advocate for the poor, Washington County and Portland. RON MUNION We all know that the gravytrain must stop. Students want their in cidental fees used wisely. Therefore, priorities must be set. The system can’t be changed overnight, but the time to start is now. On the Incidental Fee Committee this year, I have not been a rubber stamp. But I also understand that our programs are the backbone of our campus. Therefore, as a member of the IFC, I have fervently protected programs right to funding. This sup port extends not only to GALA, but also to the Masters of Business Ad ministration Association and the Singapore Student Association. This is because without diversity of thought, we lose a major portion of our education. Adequate support or child care is a major concern of mine. My experience as a current member of the Incidental Fee Com mittee, EMU Board of Directors, and my past experience as ASLCC Budget Chairman gives me the need ed financial background to insure that our money will be used wisely. I am supported by CSRL. My message is simple: We need to introduce sanity and logic to the budget process. That is why I am ask ing you to vote for Ron Munion for reelection to IFC COLLIN D. FARRELL Last year the Incidental Fees Com mittee allocated $3 million. In the past years Incidental Fees have con tinued to increase. The rise in spen ding must not continue. But despite the increases, some groups have not seen the benefits. Many groups have been neglected, yet they serve a large percentage of the students on our campus. These groups need to be represented fairly. The Incidental Fees Committee needs to be “depoliticized”. Each group should not be subjected to the individual biases and political preferences of the committee members. The benefits to the students as a whole should be the criteria for determining the allocation of Incidental Fees. IT’S YOUR MONEY! In determining whether to fund a group and how, three factors must be considered. First, does the group add to the cultural enrichment and educa tion of the student population (who are of course paying the fees)? Secondly, how large is the group's membership and what is its potential for growth? Finally, it should be determined as to whether the group can raise its own funds. If elected, I would see to it that your money is allocated fairly, un biasedly, and without regard to political motive. Vote for Collin Farrell. STEVE HOYT As incidental fees are comprised solely of money paid by students, the responsiveness of the Incidental Fee Committee to students is acute. Be ing that every student inputs money to the Incidental Fee fund, I feel that every student of this University is en titled to have his/her incidental fees used to benefit them in a productive, fair, and positive manner. This bears the responsibility of In cidental Fee Committee members to be insightful, sensitive, and dedicated to the needs and values of all students. If elected, I would work to the best of my ability to see that this was carried out. While my experience with budgets is limited, I feel that my work and in volvement with various student groups and organizations qualifies me for this position by illustrating my concern for and work with the students of this University. I am cur rently the assistant to the ASUO president and am working with the ASUO on State Affairs and ac cessibility of University buildings to the physically limited. In the past I have worked with the ASUO Child Care Task Force, been a volunteer for the EMU Cultural Forum, and was Spring Rush Chairman of my fraterni ty (Phi Gamma Delta). Vote Hoyt. KRISTIN TEIGEN No statement submitted. ASPAC v JEFF MORGAN Because of my commitment, my experience, and my desire to serve, I ask that you vote for me, Jeff Morgan, to be your representative to the Associated Students’ Presidential Adversory Council. ASPAC, President Olum’s student advisory council, is one place where your vote truly counts. It’s not merely student politics; it’s the students’ direct line to the University president and administration. My three years’ of student involve ment makes me the best of the can didates. I’ve served two ASUO ad ministrations, been appointed to numerous student/faculty commit tees, worked for both The Emerald and the campus radio station KWAX. I am also a member of the Student University Relations Council and have received a Century Award for my student leadership. This record of involvement not only shows my dedication to the Universi ty, but more importantly gives me a perspective on student life that the other candidates cannot have. I have seen how the University functions. I have heard how students feel. I have recognized how non-traditional students need a stronger voice. Students need an experienced, in formed voice on ASPAC. I believe that I am the most qualified candidate to be that voice. Please vote for Jeff Morgan for ASPAC. Thank you. NICOLE LEWIS With the formation of the Presi dent’s Advisory Council, students now have the opportunity to express their views and concerns to the presi dent. Students are now able to elect a representative to do this. I am already involved on campus. I have been involved in Saferide and Impact Training. Currently I am in volved as a Tribunal Prosecutor and as a member of Delta Delta Delta. I would like the opportunity to become even more involved in campus life and with other students. I am dedicated and hardworking and think I am qualified for this position. As a student at the UO I am aware of the concerns of others attending the University. With this knowledge I will be able to present them to Presi dent Olum and find acceptable solutions. JEFF HANNON No statement submitted PAID FOR BY THE ASUO 1
