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The Aletheia, Page 4
FCA Funds Low, But Spirits Still High
By Daryl Bryant
The funds for Fellowship of Christian
Athletes this year have not been
sufficient for the type of program the
committee feels is needed. FCA
started out this year with a fund of
$200 which is quite low for a program
which usually invites people to come
and speak at their Monday night
meetings. The problem this year has
been that the fund has been so low
that the FCA committee has been
subjected to invite only local speakers.
FCA president Charlie Wilson protests,
“Becca and I submitted a budget and I
guess that it was lost on it’s way to the
budget committee. I think the only
reason we got any money was be
cause Becca was on the committee
herself.” FCA vice president Becca
Wineka stated, “Last year our faculty
supervisor, Roger Idstrom, at times had
to spend his own money to pay for
hotel rooms for those speakers who
were from out of town.” So the funds
last year were also not enough for
what was actually needed. Another
problem that had arisen was that
Idstrom had left last year without
telling anyone on the FCA committee.
Although there is a lack of funds in the
program, students have continued to
come and Join in worship and share
thoughts. In the beginning weeks up
through the past few weeks there has
been a steady flow of students joining
in the Monday night activities. Charlie
Wilson exclaims, “Come to FCA and
you’ll find out that it’s not just a place
for athletes or just Christians, but for
everyone on campus.” Becca Wineka
says, “If any faculty would like to
speak and share thoughts they are
more than welcome, but it doesn’t
have to deal with athletics.” Despite
the lack of funds, there is still a place
for people to show up and express
their own feelings and thoughts.
Editor’s Mailbox
Do You Know Where You Are Staying For Break And Who You Are
Rooming With Next Semester? Are You Sure?
Dear Students:
Break tends to be a tense time for
students and staff alike. In the past,
breaks have caused a number of
difficulties that I would like to think
have arisen from poor communication.
This letter is an attempt to alleviate
that problem.
I am sure you are all familiar with
the signs that begin popping up about a
week before break that say something
like “you must be out of the building
by...” No matter how stem these
signs are, there are still a large number
of students who approach their RD
and ask to have an exception made.
By now you should have all received a
memo in your boxes stating that there
will be no exceptions this year. I want
to assure you that this is not because
we dislike you and are anxious to get
rid of you, but because we are con
cerned for the well being of the
college.
As a provider of housing, we are
responsible to maintain adequate
supervision, not just for disciplinary
issues, but for safety and security
issues as well. This means if we leave
the halls open for the exceptions and
an emergency arises in which a staff
member is not able to assist, we could
be held liable.
There are additional reasons for
shutting down the halls such as respon
sibility to constituents (such as your
parents) and cost effectiveness that I
would be happy to discuss with you.
In addition, we are more than
willing to assist you in finding a place
to stay over break. This usually takes
place through finding a community
member who has a spare room. The
trick with this option is that it takes
time. Please see me no later than
December 9 if you need help.
Another important issue that
comes up around this time of year is
vacant rooms. If your roommate is
leaving or you have a private room that
you are not paying for, be warned that
you will most likely be given a room
mate by the time you return next
semester. If the idea of rooming with
a stranger is awkward to you, please
make sure you either pay for a private
or make arrangements with another
current student to move in together. I
would be happy to help you with either
option.
The bottom line is that we are here
to help you, and are very happy to
communicate with you concerning
your needs and our policies. Just stop
by and see me in the Student Services
Office (second Belk) or call me at ext
3635. Thanks for reading and have a
great break!
Sincerely,
Dave Sperry
Director of Residence Life