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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 5, 1987)
i >rvp ^ o k store— Voter’s Guide / Board of Directors Election J/| Eligible voters include current UO students, faculty, and classified staff members. VOTE TODAY at the EMU or UO BOOKSTORE I Candidate Statements Freshman Position One to be elected • Vote for one FREDDY VILCHES My name Is Freddy Vilches I am an undergraduate studying music and Spanish I have experience working with people in different kinds of organization settings, both In my own country. Chile, and here In the U S Currently I am an active participant in the International Cultural Student Program (ICSP) an outreach program of the U of O to the community I am also a member of the Chlcano Latino Student Organization (MECHA) and of the local Latin American folk music group SANDUNGA For all these reasons I feel I will be a good representative of the student body to the U of 0 Bookstore As a member of the Board I will try to reflect the students' needs so that the U of O Bookstore can more accurately meet those needs Among my priorities are the maintenance of the 11 % student discount on books and the improvement of the current buy and sell policy for used books I will also propose a more varied and creative selection of magazines and periodical literature I also feel that the U of 0 Bookstore could be more accessi ble for physically impaired people NEILL PLANT Hello! I m Neill Plant and I'm running tor the Freshman seat of the University Bookstore Board of Directors Over the past two weeks I have been talking to some of you and seeing |us! what you think about our Bookstore I have heard good and bad com ments on its operation and structure The Bookstore here is one of the best in the na lion all around I do not propose any ma|or sweep Ing changes that would upset the Bookstore's smooth operation, but rather to continue the long history of success and service to you the customer I believe that l am better qualified and more ex perienced than the other candidates based on these lour facts t) On Alaska state wide governance boards tor VICA and ASAG 2) More than 4 years of dedicated and responsi ble service Id oeers in elected office in 6 separate organiz*::;"* 3| Voted Most Outstanding Senior tor academic excellence and service to school and community as voted by teachers and administration 4) Full-time employee for U S Senator Ted Stevens during Summer '86 Remember to please vote for Neill Plant tor Freshman Seat JOSHUA M. KING • No statement Faculty Position Officer of Instruction One to be elected Write in your choice for the Teaching Faculty Position VOTE TODAY On the UO Bookstore • Board of Directors • Proposed By-law changes (See facing page) Sophomore Positions Two to be elected • Vote tor two BRIAN SNOWDEN I seek a position on the Bookstore Board of Directors to help continue and to improve the path that it has taken As ot now the students of the University (the Bookstore members) receive a good sized discount on books, but it's not enough What we need is a higher resale value on our books I'm tired ot getting $6 00 on resale of a $30 00 test book that I looked at four times during the term The Board is a position which I leel I can work well on through my being very conscious of what goes on around me. and by directing mysell toward the Bookstore I will hopefully be able to see the needs of the majority ot the members and respond to their needs So when making the decision for the Board, make the choice that Is right for you Brian Snowden. Bookstore Board two year Sophomore seat KRISTEN TEIGEN HI! I'm Kristin Teigen and I'm running tor the University of Oregon Bookstore Board I have several goals for Ihe Bookstore. Including • Increased accessibility, particularly during the first two weeks of the term low prices retatnment of the longer hours during the llrst two weeks ot the term convenient return ot books expansion of the suggestion bo« for further stu dent feedback I would bring to the board extensive experience, including full time position with SANE, Committee tor a SANE Nuclear Policy co-chair of SCO. Student Campaign for Disarm amont treasurer tall term. Janet Smith Cooperative Through these positions, as well as through volunteer work for several other organizations. I have become knowledgeable of the budgetary pro cess I feel I have the qualifications and the desire necessary to be an effective, concerned member ot the Bookstore Board I would appreciate your input and ideas I would also appreciate your vote Thank you HEATHER COPELAND My name 15 Heather Copeland l am running for a position on lha University's Bookstore Board to ensure me U ol O Bookstore continues lo repre sent the campus community Many students teel cheated when they purchase their books, but this is because of a lack ot understanding concerning the Bookstore's non profit status and current 11 % book discount With improper management, however, the Bookstore's uncommon discount could quickly disappear Another matter ol tmpor lance is the quality of the Bookstore's merchan dise Does it satisfy the wants and needs of the student? I believe this is the most significant challenge lacing the Board ot Directorsone I would like to help conquer I am qualified for the position I am a responsi ble individual, and I would otter the Bookstore position the time and thought it demands and deserves DEBIPLACE Currently, I am the secretary of the Bookstore Board filling the unenpired term of a board member In addition. I am a non traditional student and the parent ot two children, one of whom has special needs Being a non traditional student. I am aware of the needs of that group of students who are older than average As the parent of a child with special needs, an awareness has been gained for those students who have a disability which creates a challenge lor them physically, mentally, or emo llonafly Being a Sophomore I am aware of some of the concerns of the student who is relatively new to the University Having been a Board member, I am aware of the legal and ethical responsibilities which comes with that position The Bookstore Board of Directors will be facing some difficult decisions In the coming term of of lice I would like to continue serving you, Ihe membership, in the capacity of sophomore representative lo the Board As a Board member. I will continue working on those issues which con cern you and I as members book costs, ac cessabllity concerns, and a vanely/price ratio which makes Ihe Bookstore responsive lo you Graduate Position One to be elected • Vote for one JOERN WETTERN I am running tor the Bookstore Board ot Dlrec tors because I want to continue the work I did dur mg the last two years in this position Not only did I en|oy being on the Board, but I also gained ex perience that could be beneficial to the Bookstore and Its members in the future I consider the following as pnmary issues for the Board's agenda -While the book discount was raised to 11%, we have to try to make books more affordable -The General Books selection was expanded, but It could be better -The Bookstore Is being made handicapped ac. cessibie More can be done here too Increased availability of used books should be one of the major concerns of the Board -Tha Board has to make sure that Bookstore employees get adequate compensation for their work I promise you that. It re-elected. I will use my e« penence lo make decisions that are beneficial to all members, so the Bookstore can otter the besl service possible today and be strong tomorrow Being a member ol Students ot a Progressive Agenda (SPA), I consider mysell as pad ol a all year tradition ot responsible leadership Please, vote in the Bookstore elections ll does matter CARLA YATES • No statement PAUL LARSEN • No statement 13th & Kincaid M-F 7:30-5:30 SAT 10:00-4:00 686-4331
