tl19721117-000 "towerlight Volume XXVI No. 11 Towson State College November 17, 1972 Towson, Maryland 21204 Harris explains recent fiscal expenditures to SGA Senate SGA President Jesse Harris went before the senate Tuesday to speak about his veto of a senate request and hiss recent fiscal expenditures. photo by Blackburn Jesse Harris Formation of Recent developments on the formation of the Towson Club, a TSC oriented dining club, were discussed at the Faculty Association Executive Committee meeting, Thursday, November 2. When TSC president James L. Fisher purchased a home two years ago, Glen Esk (the former presidential residence) was considered as the site for the Towson Club and a liquor license was obtained. The college then bought some land which included a historical mansion, Auburn House, located on Oster Drive across from St. Joseph's Hospital. Faculty and staff unanimously decided that Auburn House would be a better location and setting for the club. Index Editorials Letters News Marathon Special Features Goings On Sports 2 3,4 5-7,9 8 10-12 13 14,15 Harris told the senate he would not respond to Michael Purger's letter to Towerlight because Michael Purger is not a real person. He also explained that he paid one quarter of the deficit caused by the Homecoming bullroast because he thought the bullroast a worthwhile event for students as well as alumni and faculty. He said that the homecoming court and the football team received tickets to the event because two hundred people were to be served at the bullroast, and since ticket sales were not going well, it would be senseless to waste the tickets and the food. Harris said that the decision to give the tickets to the event was made by John Horst, Alumni Association President, and others, as well as himself. He said that the tickets were a ""thank you"" to the members of the team, who have performed week after week with little thanks. Referring to $200 he gave the senior class for the homecoming dance band, Harris explained that the money had come from the speakers' fund. The class was low on cash, he said, and since there have been few requests for speakers this year, he felt it appropriate to help the class with the money. As senior class president John Hunt put it, ""Music talks."" Harris also told the senate that he bought 20 tickets to the bullroast, using $100 from the executive budget, to reward those who have served SGA in various capacities. Copies of the payment voucher were presented. Senate passed a bill requiring all SGA organizations to submit an inventory list to the Assistant to the SGA President. Also passed was a bill establishing a committee to make recommendations to SGA for undergraduate counseling on courses, majors, careers and jobs. A resolution asking the Senate Liason Committee to study and make recommenda-tions to the SGA president regarding the purchase and placement of additional ping-pong tables for the college center. Senate gave approval to a bill submitted by Jesse Harris which would have the Liason Committee report to the president recommendations concerning the painting of marking lines in parking lot 11. Harris feels that clearly marked spaces will allow more cars to use the lot. The Private Soliciting Act, a bill designed to keep TSC students from being harrassed by non-student groups, was given senate approval,. The bill states that all recruiting must be done in the placement office, and that anyone found to be harrassing students may be asked to leave by the SGA president. A resolution saying that SGA ""Towson Club"" hampered Steps, were taken to transfer the liquor license. In Spring, 1971, a membership drive began with a goal set of 200 faculty, 200 alumni and 200 community members. Charter membership was offered first to faculty, staff and students over 18 at a cost of $60 initiation fee and $25 annual dues. About 200 members joined. In late spring, opposition to the license transfer arose from the owner of the Penn Hotel in Towson and a few Rodgers Forge residents. The Liquor Board and the courts decided the license could not be transferred, but to apply for a new one. Problems arose in July 1971 with the Board of Public Works, especially the Department of Budget and Fiscal Planning. A $12,000 yearly lease fee was placed upon the Club. Reasons were submitted as to the invalidity of this cost. In September, 1972, the rent was lowered to $6,000 provided the club profited sufficiently to pay it. Advice from bankers, attorneys, realtors, contractors, and food and beverage suppliers is being compiled to determine the economic feasibility of the Towson Club. At the Board of Directors meeting of the Alumni Association, October 28, plans for the club were passed � unanimously. While awaiting faculty opinion on the situation, the economic study will continue. Auburn House, with its historical significance has aroused the interest and support of the Baltimore County Historical Society, the Maryland Historical Trust and the national office for Historic Preservation. They want to see Auburn declared a national historical site and feel the club would be a most desirable priority, plus future financial assistance from government agencies might be possible. Faculty and staff are requested to submit their opinions to their representative on the Faculty Association Executive Committee. SGA Sen attacks. photo by Blackburn ators face Jesse Harris as he defends recent Senate will not join the National Student Association in the forseeable future was passed. The resolution came about when SGA found that the NSA was reputed to be backed by the CIA. A bill to allocate $1400 to pay for damages which occurred at the Ohio Players Concert was tabled until the SGA's insurance company decides whether it is liable for the damages. Citing the BSU's tremendous efforts to maintain order at the concert, Harris told the senate that he felt it unfair for the BSU to be assessed the damages, should the insurance company decide not to pay for them. An amendment to the SGA financial policy which would have raised the amount of scholar aid given to the SGA executives and key staffers of Towerlight, Tower Echoes, Talisman and WVTS was defeated. Arguing on behalf of the amendment, Sonny Gadsden pointed out that those who may not be able to afford the time to serve in key positions would be given more of a chance to serve if they were compensated adequately for their time. Gadsden said that those who must work to stay in school would be given an opportunity to serve SGA if the amendment were passed. Speaking against the amendment, several senators voiced the opinion that raising the scholar aid to those involved would not improve their performances. A bill requiring senators to serve in the SGA office two hours each week was defeated, but a bill requiring senators to list five office hours per week was agreed upon. In its final action, senate resolved that freshmen should be allowed to choose up to six credits of pass-fail courses during their first semester. If the bill meets the approval of the academic council, freshmen will be allowed to pick up that option through the end of final exams, but before receiving their final grade. Preregistration prepared Materials and instructions for preregistration will be sent to all full-time day students shortly. To minimize errors regarding registration, students are urged to read the instructions carefully. Preregistration for the 1973 Spring semester will be held from November 29 through December 7 in the Registrar's Office, room 213, in the Administration building from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor concerning course selection and to obtain necessary permit cards for specific courses through the appropriate departments. Students are reminded, however, that securing departmental course permits does not constitute preregistration for classes. All registration must be turned in to the Registrar's Office in order to generate a schedule of courses. Any eligible student who does not receive preregistration materials within the next two weeks should contact the Registrar's Office as soon as possible. Any continuing student who fails to preregister for classes is assessed a $5.00 late registration fee and must obtain a permit to register card from the Registrar in order to register for classes for the spring term. "
