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1 H Pa ve a hand in the future of your bookstore VOTE YOUR CHOICE FOR THE UO BOOKSTORE 1991 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, May 13 And Tuesday, May 14 -At The GO Bookstore and the EMU Building ♦ STATEMENTS ♦ BY CANDIDATES ♦ FRESHMAN POSITION: one2-yr position open DIANA SATHER The University of Ofeijon Bookstore is where most of the students buy course books and supplies As a member of tire student body I realize the immense amount of money that one must spend on books If I am elected to the board of directors position, 1 will do my best to insure that the pin e of books and other materials stay within the range of a college student s budget I hope you will consider me Diana Sather, for this important positron It is one in whic h I am in terested and capable of doing BRIAN THOMPSON The function of the bookstore board of directors is to provide student insight into the operations of the over ten million dollar a year business As a member of the board. I would provide quality representation in matters concerning such things as the guaranteed book programs, the- student book discount, and a store- wide recycling program One program winch I would tike- to see- designed and implemented by the- board is a scholarship program My interests lit- in these types of programs wInc h direc tly benefit the students On ol the most frustrating t-vperie-ne e-s is selling bac k y our used books for a fourth of what you paid for them As a member of the board I will explore ways to increase the buy back value of your books I would also like to e lose- the cornmurm ation gap between tfie- bookstore- and its members who include all students and faculty here at the- U of O GRADUATE POSITION: one i-yr and one 2-yr position open AARON BAKER (FOR ONE YFAR POSITION) I am a second year law student running for the one ye-ar graduate position on the Board My qualific at tons for the- position include the following • B S Marketing Uruvi sity »-t Ore gon ( ollege if Bus.ert-.s Aefministiat ■ • One ye-ai management t r a me •• w r k e- x| - I ii-i i - i hake g \ .1 itut h -r • Mei Board of Direct for I f f Bank Ad titut • Re ad C alvin and Hi bb'-- timusf e-very day I am interested m ttn- position because it will allow me to utilize these* skills productively With my business background and board experience, I can contribute to the Bookstore s efficiency and its responsiveness to student and fac uIty concerns One of my goals will be to implement i system whereby these concerns could fee- revtewe ! fry the- hoard ar .! ,fe*c rsrons disseminated to the University population I will also advocate the continuation of student spec ia!s and disc ounts along with an emphasis on expanding the Bookstore s attention to current issues me hiding em ironmentai concerns T hank you for your support SELENA KEEHNEL (TOR ONt YFAR POSITION) I welcome the opportunity to serve the students here at the University of Oregon ax then representative to the- policy making body f the- Bookstore As a graduate student majoring in Business I te-el I can make a positive- contribution to the board s operations and decisions The position would give me the- chance to apply the concepts I m learning while- gaining valuable expeiiene e in business management fhrs is also a chance tor me to be come- more involved m serving the community a role I enjoy and have been an active participant in both as an undergraduate and as a graduate student I am an open minded person willing to listen to rn-w ideas and would like to hear suggestions and opinions from you regarding c (ranges you would like- to see implemented in the Bookstore The efleet-, ol Ballot Measure 5 are sure to be felt by all of us here in the e oming ye ar My goal is to see that the- board s dec i sions take- this into consideration and aie responsive to the current needs of the- students I would like- to see a serious etlort made to provide an affordable level of service while- continuing to make improvements to more fully meet your needs BILL ADAMS _ (FOR TWO-YE AR POSITIONi My name is Bill Adams and like every other student. faculty member and classified stall members staff member at the- (1 of O. I am a member of the- University Bookstore One advan taije of being a member is the opportunity to select the Bookstore s Board of Drre-e tors who will serve- in your intere-sl As a fust year law student with a wide variety of management experience I believe I c an effectively represent the interests and respond to the needs of the University community In serving the University community, the Bookstores first priority should be to SELL ALL BOOKS, BOTH Nt W. AND USED. 11 X T AND Gf Nf RAL PURPOSf .AT TUT LOWEST POSSIBl f PRICI I he 9‘" member discount should be maintained Buy back rale-s for used books should be competitive with any bookstore m town Hours of operation, product lines and services should con tmue to reflect student requirements and schedules I urge you to consider what you want the Bookstore to be Communication is the key to the continued success of OUR bookstore, so make your choice heard and VOTE! HOMIHATED: HO STATEMENT SUBMITTED: • FOR FACULTY TWO-YEAR POSITION: Stu Thomas • F'OR SOPHOMORE TWO-YEAR POSITION: Jeff Gamble. John Goodman. Chris Greyerbiehl, Raymond Lee SOPHOMORE POSITION: two 2-yr positions open DIANE ANDREWS Every term we all go through the same routine (’art of this loutine involves being a - ustomei in the Bookstore W hat you may not realize, is no matter how often you use the Bookstore by attending or working at (J of (). you are a member By be mg a member y u have < gieat deal . •! influen. e on the Books! n- m t < .per ate .ns I'm Diane Andrew s I am r unning for this position her a use I would like to w or k directly w itti v u by iiimuiin atinq y our ideas and i m er ns As t his y ea r omes to an end we ate seeing many changes within our university Asa board member I am very determined to represent y our nee. )•, a t , Manges of pnciug and inventory selei turn In my past. I have alot of leadership experience I am a very highly organized, motivated a ■! dedi. ated per . > I r?t < ntident in my ability to represeui you I can see the Bookstore has many benefits that it can offer us II I were elec ted I w.aild like t work with you to bring you these benefits So remember VOTE DIANE ANDRf W N and an make the difference DYLAN COULTER The bottom line is that the (JO Bookstore is used by students and is run by students I will continue student control and improve student em powermen! This is how • Ballot Mea e 5 will affe< t the Bookstore. Currently. I serve with the ASUO Executive, as the Elect it md have ne fan if with thr les that surround Measure 5 I will carry this knowledge over to the board and make sure students are not paying tremendously mote he. arise >t the enrollment • uts • The Board must take a more pro-active stance The Board ■, >ed f eight f wl tudents! This presents a l unity f tudi to help student We must insure that students, not paid non student management .ne making the de. isi • lhr B • st bt ne more visible Dialogue, forums, and a direct nr f e betwei • :• • i 1 l • tal bed is a necessity for addressing issues such as the selling f Playboy and Penthouse at the Bookstore The bottom line is that I will make sure students do indeed evert < <introi .md that > ourse ks and materials nr un as affoidable r, pr , able VOT f DYl AN COOT I f R f OR (TO BOOKS ! Ok! KEVIN GOVRO _I As everyone is aware by now ballot mea .mi' affei ting an.-t will • ntmue ’• • iffe< t the <leiv .ity at ait levei If,el., .Kst..re is not immune to this dilemma The upcoming decline in enrollment will result in lost revenues for the B- .okstore and tins will present the Bookstore Board with a difficult proldem to solve The problem will be how to compensate tor the loses without has mg to cut any of the existing serve es for tfy stu lents If in fac t, cutbacks have to be made I will work hard to preserve the disc ount erved by students at its present level A reducti n the student dr ■ tint w aid lesult in course lic ks and other items 11 become considerably more expensive We as students are already going to b<- hurt by increased tuition and should not have t deal with higher book prices as well II elected I will bring to this position responsible decision making and the assurance that the best interests . t ill students will fie served I urge all students to vote in this elec lion be< ause the upcoming dec i sions faced by the Bookstore Board will affec t all students to a significant degree [" ALLISON HElER.J “ " •."" ".*) (- x,,... , ;|JS ■' , H. > I'.. ..isi .: • * I te "i. I Imw deni unstrated these lour characteristics I am uniguely guafified fo.' this p-.-.ih ; ■ •• <•., .• 1 ivt i . :mq re. md that speaks for my supp i I the uem:»- .( p s Hf I Interest . Currently I hold thr position of President Occupying this office has taught me extensively about the inner working of air store and tfie important role the Board plays in the stores success The year ahead holds some significant challenges. W ith predicted enrollment decieases and an uin ertam non environment we nee f to assure that Board Member fully under stand the issues they lac e I his un detstanding can come only with experience I have that experience -V < essibdity t men t -• . . mr erns and a pm active ipproai h have been trademarks of my term Assure that the Bookstore will listen to your voice and provide you with superior customer service and guaiity men handise at a lair price with an environmental consciousne-.. Put your vote with an individual who is ( um milted to you Re sponsible to you and above hi Sc file • ■ un >e-ele • m •' m Met" i I. >'< IT f - 1 i I of i » ■ • LAVON MURPHY QOALIf II I) • Employed in a member supported non-profit statewide ervici if ledicated to the needs of it ■■ • Skilled in communication between members directors and staff of not ; fit lamzat • former high school student body officer and involve.! m multiple :.-ad<-i ship p ■ >u -n INTERESTED IN YOUR NEEDS • My number one priority is to serve the diversified needs of the Bookst • i w re student/fac ultv/administration feedback rega • ■1 f 11 1 ’• i ■ t1 < ! • t it 1 iggestions for potential policy • I will seek feedback from Bookstore stall on ways to better serve you • I will use my communication skills to represent your <>pnu-ms SOLID CONTRISUTOR • I am committed to the continuance ot a service oriented Bookstore i . a vital supp- at to the University community • I am commut'd to a Bookstore that supports recycling and other important environmental issues • I am committed to enhancing communications between members, directors and si aft of the Bookstore SALVO With a recession ori the horizon and an me lease in tuition set l i next yu the . .allege student s dollar is snip to listed as an endangered spe ties It would be unfortunate if next year s students, after pay mg their tuition, housing and food hills, were left unable to pure base thru books and sc hool supplies As a candidate for the Board of Directors of the (JO Bookstore it is my goal to establish as many money saving policies for the students and staff as would be financially possible I am espe c idlly interested in improving returns to students who sell bac k their books I promise you that I am a very persistent and < apable t andidate dedicated to these goals My name is Mark Salvo I am a pre-law student, and a member of the Honors College and the (JO Marching Band What I offer you is a representative who will always be watt hing out for the future of his fellow students RYAN WIESE To coin a few well used phrases from tins years ASUO elections Diversity f xperience. Student empowerment What do these things mean? In being on this years ASUO Elections Board, I had a lot of exposure to what issues concern students The position of bookstore board has to fie addressed from the standpoint of any ither elected position as a representative voice of the constituents I am a member of several organizations and groups on campus as such I am exposed to variety of opinions and ideals As a busi ness major. I am qualified in the financial duties of the position As a sociology major I have an understanding of the group mtera< lions that influence not only the Bookstore Board, but the urn versity at large My experience and diversity give me the capabilities to deal with various contingencies as they arise- Whether that includes the financial setbacks of measure or the m. deriuzation of the bookstore I can be depended upon to make righteous, fair decisions that are representative of you. based on yen vi. ■■ On May 1.3 th arid 1 4th Let ■ do .ome ; d ■ W .i ,i '
