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VOLUME LXVIV Virginia Military Institute/ Lexington, Virginia, September 29, 1978 NUMBERS On 25 Sept., Cadet Tremaglio, C.J. was posted as the first Rat Sen-tinel amid all of the traditional ceremony. Cadet Tremaglio. on the shoulders of two First Classmen, is all smiles as he assumes the responsibility of guarding the Institute. Wamer Replaces Neikirk at Foundation by Ed Semeia This past ispring, Mr. Harry H. Warner, '57, was named as Executive Vice President of the V.M.I. Foundation, Inc. He replaced the retiring Mr. Joseph D. Neikirk '32, Mr. Warner will also be Executive Director of the V.M.I. Develop-ment Board. Mr. Warner returns to V.M.I, from Ohio, where he was president and director of TransOhio Financial Corporation, Ohio's largest sav-ings and loan company. Mr. Warner will be directing the activities of the Foundation, which is the Institute's endow-ment oi^ganization. Raising money through investments and 'a^mnii contributions, the founda'tioii will be able to r^ise sufficient funds to support ckdet scholarships, cadet awards and activities, faculty graduate and summer study programs and other'"institu^jCgJated ac- • " • "is of the Board The BoSWtrSTcreated last spring and its two niain functions is to coordinate fiind raising efforts and to oversee and conduct major fund drives, largely through the private sec-tor which includes alumni con-tributions and other private resources. This is in answer to the state's cutting V.M.I.'s budget. The other members of the Board are the Superinten-dent, the President of the Board of Visitors, the President of the Foundation, the President of the Keydet Club, and the Presi-dent of the Alumni Association. While there are no fund rais-ing activities going on at the present time, Mr. Warner men-tioned that announcements will be made in the near future on the plans of the Board and the Foundation. Mr. Warner graduated as the Class valedictorian from the In-stitute in 1957 with a B.A. in English. He has also graduated from the School, of Bank Management, University of Virginia, 1963; Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Rutgers University, 1969; and the Management Course for Presidents, American Manage-ment Association, 1976. Mr. Warner stated that he has enjoyed being back at the In-stitute and he is extremely im-pressed with the dedication of the staff and faculty. He also added that not a whole lot has changed at V.M.I, since he was a cadet, and that any changes have been for the better. He will be living in Lexington with his wife and four children. Financial Aid Committee Makes Decision on Cars by Phil Southers This past week a number of first classmen were notified that they could no longer main-tain their cars with Institute ap-proval. These men, all on finan-cial aid, were notified by the Financial Aid Committee Chairman, Gen. J. M. Morgan that they had either one month to comply or give up their finan-cial assistance for the entire year. As most of the Corps is already aware, this is a signifi-cant change with respect to the implemention of the car restric-tion policy of recent years. According to Capt. Vern Beitzel, Financial Aid Officer, the reason the Committee made this decision was that they felt men on financial aid should not have cars for what amounts to general principles. There are significant costs in operating a motor vehicle whether or not it is used exclusively for job and college interviews and trips home. The Committee feels that the expenses in maintaining and operating a vehicle for such expressed purposes far exceeds the costs of other transportation alternatives. The Cadet does not wish to challenge the above decisions by the Financial Aid Committee. In principle the Cadet agrees with the decisions made and feels that in general they are very r^ponsible. However, the Cadet does wish to point out a very serious pro-blem that currently hurts the first class financial aid reci-pient who owns a car. Because of the very inconvenient time of implementation of this new policy, many cadets now find themselves in a position of com-mitted payments on a car they cannot use. They must now use other transportation alter-natives to meet their interview commitments, etc. on top of paying car payments, in-surance, and the other expenses of car ownership. In effect, the financial aid recipient must pay more to meet these com-mitments (interviews, etc.) than a now scholarship student with similar car expenses. This is a consideration the Cadet feels deserves more considera-tion. Further this entire situation could have been eliminated if this decision had been made ^ and announced in the early spr-ing of last year before most first classmen made either plans or commitments to finance cars. This inconvenience, however, can still be eliminated if the Committee would temporarily hold off on implementing this policy until August of 1979. The Cadet would further like to point out another inconsistancy of the Committee. Most of the Corps receives monthly ROTC payments. However, ROTC payments are never taken into consideration when determin-ing need. Therefore, one could foreseeably finance "basic transportation" from these payments. It would seem to be a much more consistent policy if either ROTC payments were us-ed in determining need or vehicles of a maximum value (not to exceed the value of ROTC payments) were approv-ed for ownership and operation by first classmen receiving aid. As a response to the above statements Capt. Vern Beitzel desired the following point to be made. First of all, the restric-tions of the financial aid reci-pient are clearly listed on the back of the individual's con-tract. Men know these restric-tions when they sign their con-tracts. Capt. Beitzel feels that Cadets should pay closer atten-tion to these restrictions and understand that the restriction on motor vehicles includes the operation of not only cars; but also motorcycles in and outside of Rockbridge County. Also, he emphasized that cadets had a month to take care of their cars and more time might be granted if need be. Two final strong points Capt. Beitzel felt needed attention were: 1) a cadet does have the option of turning down his financial aid for this year if a car is more im-portant to him, and 2) the Financial Aid Committee did not haphazardly alter its posi-tion on the implementation of the car restriction. They did a careful study of other Virginia schools before forming V.M.I.'s current policy. O n W e d n e s d a y a f l e i l u m n t h e K n u l i s h S p e a k i n } ? I ' n i o n s p o n s u r e d a p o l o m a t c h u i i i h e p a r a d e g r o u n d . T h e K a r n i i n n t o n H u n t f l u b ol ' C h a r l o t t e s v i i i e d e f e a l e d t h e U r i t i s h A r n u l e a n i, Correction by Gary Bowman Last week, the Cadet printed a story on the Posit Committee's work on the adoption of the summer blouse and on the revision of paragraph 202 of the VMI Regulations. It has come to the attention of the editor and of this reporter that much ol the information in that article was inaccurate, and therefore the following correction is sub-mitted. The Posit Committee is slu d y i n g the revision of paragraph 202 of the Blue Book, the section dealing with room arrangement, in order lo make the cadets' rooms in barracks more comfortable and conducive to studying. A subcommittee under Rich McDonough is studying the best way to revise the regula-tions, as Colonel Edgar re-quested that a study be made and submitted to him by Oc tober 1 so the Superintendent can take action-on it Mr McDonough's subcommittee hgs hot yet completed their study, but when they do it will be submitted to the Comman-dant for his perusal. The new summer blouse, which the Corps voted to adopt last spring, is also under study by the Posit Committee. Since the adoption of a new uniform part is such a big step, the Commandant Col Kdgar, re quested that studies be made (continued on page:}>
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Repository | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
Collection | VMI Cadet Newspaper |
Title | VMI Cadet. September 29, 1978 |
Issue Date | 1978-09-29 |
Volume/Number | Volume 69, number 5 |
Publisher | Virginia Military Institute |
Publication History | The Cadet (originally the Keydet), VMI's student newspaper, began weekly publication in the fall of 1907. Not published 1943-44, 1944-45, 1945-46 |
Frequency | Weekly during academic year, except during examinations and vacations |
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Virginia Military Institute -- Publications. Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life. College student newspapers and periodicals -- Virginia -- Lexington. |
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Full Text Search | VOLUME LXVIV Virginia Military Institute/ Lexington, Virginia, September 29, 1978 NUMBERS On 25 Sept., Cadet Tremaglio, C.J. was posted as the first Rat Sen-tinel amid all of the traditional ceremony. Cadet Tremaglio. on the shoulders of two First Classmen, is all smiles as he assumes the responsibility of guarding the Institute. Wamer Replaces Neikirk at Foundation by Ed Semeia This past ispring, Mr. Harry H. Warner, '57, was named as Executive Vice President of the V.M.I. Foundation, Inc. He replaced the retiring Mr. Joseph D. Neikirk '32, Mr. Warner will also be Executive Director of the V.M.I. Develop-ment Board. Mr. Warner returns to V.M.I, from Ohio, where he was president and director of TransOhio Financial Corporation, Ohio's largest sav-ings and loan company. Mr. Warner will be directing the activities of the Foundation, which is the Institute's endow-ment oi^ganization. Raising money through investments and 'a^mnii contributions, the founda'tioii will be able to r^ise sufficient funds to support ckdet scholarships, cadet awards and activities, faculty graduate and summer study programs and other'"institu^jCgJated ac- • " • "is of the Board The BoSWtrSTcreated last spring and its two niain functions is to coordinate fiind raising efforts and to oversee and conduct major fund drives, largely through the private sec-tor which includes alumni con-tributions and other private resources. This is in answer to the state's cutting V.M.I.'s budget. The other members of the Board are the Superinten-dent, the President of the Board of Visitors, the President of the Foundation, the President of the Keydet Club, and the Presi-dent of the Alumni Association. While there are no fund rais-ing activities going on at the present time, Mr. Warner men-tioned that announcements will be made in the near future on the plans of the Board and the Foundation. Mr. Warner graduated as the Class valedictorian from the In-stitute in 1957 with a B.A. in English. He has also graduated from the School, of Bank Management, University of Virginia, 1963; Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Rutgers University, 1969; and the Management Course for Presidents, American Manage-ment Association, 1976. Mr. Warner stated that he has enjoyed being back at the In-stitute and he is extremely im-pressed with the dedication of the staff and faculty. He also added that not a whole lot has changed at V.M.I, since he was a cadet, and that any changes have been for the better. He will be living in Lexington with his wife and four children. Financial Aid Committee Makes Decision on Cars by Phil Southers This past week a number of first classmen were notified that they could no longer main-tain their cars with Institute ap-proval. These men, all on finan-cial aid, were notified by the Financial Aid Committee Chairman, Gen. J. M. Morgan that they had either one month to comply or give up their finan-cial assistance for the entire year. As most of the Corps is already aware, this is a signifi-cant change with respect to the implemention of the car restric-tion policy of recent years. According to Capt. Vern Beitzel, Financial Aid Officer, the reason the Committee made this decision was that they felt men on financial aid should not have cars for what amounts to general principles. There are significant costs in operating a motor vehicle whether or not it is used exclusively for job and college interviews and trips home. The Committee feels that the expenses in maintaining and operating a vehicle for such expressed purposes far exceeds the costs of other transportation alternatives. The Cadet does not wish to challenge the above decisions by the Financial Aid Committee. In principle the Cadet agrees with the decisions made and feels that in general they are very r^ponsible. However, the Cadet does wish to point out a very serious pro-blem that currently hurts the first class financial aid reci-pient who owns a car. Because of the very inconvenient time of implementation of this new policy, many cadets now find themselves in a position of com-mitted payments on a car they cannot use. They must now use other transportation alter-natives to meet their interview commitments, etc. on top of paying car payments, in-surance, and the other expenses of car ownership. In effect, the financial aid recipient must pay more to meet these com-mitments (interviews, etc.) than a now scholarship student with similar car expenses. This is a consideration the Cadet feels deserves more considera-tion. Further this entire situation could have been eliminated if this decision had been made ^ and announced in the early spr-ing of last year before most first classmen made either plans or commitments to finance cars. This inconvenience, however, can still be eliminated if the Committee would temporarily hold off on implementing this policy until August of 1979. The Cadet would further like to point out another inconsistancy of the Committee. Most of the Corps receives monthly ROTC payments. However, ROTC payments are never taken into consideration when determin-ing need. Therefore, one could foreseeably finance "basic transportation" from these payments. It would seem to be a much more consistent policy if either ROTC payments were us-ed in determining need or vehicles of a maximum value (not to exceed the value of ROTC payments) were approv-ed for ownership and operation by first classmen receiving aid. As a response to the above statements Capt. Vern Beitzel desired the following point to be made. First of all, the restric-tions of the financial aid reci-pient are clearly listed on the back of the individual's con-tract. Men know these restric-tions when they sign their con-tracts. Capt. Beitzel feels that Cadets should pay closer atten-tion to these restrictions and understand that the restriction on motor vehicles includes the operation of not only cars; but also motorcycles in and outside of Rockbridge County. Also, he emphasized that cadets had a month to take care of their cars and more time might be granted if need be. Two final strong points Capt. Beitzel felt needed attention were: 1) a cadet does have the option of turning down his financial aid for this year if a car is more im-portant to him, and 2) the Financial Aid Committee did not haphazardly alter its posi-tion on the implementation of the car restriction. They did a careful study of other Virginia schools before forming V.M.I.'s current policy. O n W e d n e s d a y a f l e i l u m n t h e K n u l i s h S p e a k i n } ? I ' n i o n s p o n s u r e d a p o l o m a t c h u i i i h e p a r a d e g r o u n d . T h e K a r n i i n n t o n H u n t f l u b ol ' C h a r l o t t e s v i i i e d e f e a l e d t h e U r i t i s h A r n u l e a n i, Correction by Gary Bowman Last week, the Cadet printed a story on the Posit Committee's work on the adoption of the summer blouse and on the revision of paragraph 202 of the VMI Regulations. It has come to the attention of the editor and of this reporter that much ol the information in that article was inaccurate, and therefore the following correction is sub-mitted. The Posit Committee is slu d y i n g the revision of paragraph 202 of the Blue Book, the section dealing with room arrangement, in order lo make the cadets' rooms in barracks more comfortable and conducive to studying. A subcommittee under Rich McDonough is studying the best way to revise the regula-tions, as Colonel Edgar re-quested that a study be made and submitted to him by Oc tober 1 so the Superintendent can take action-on it Mr McDonough's subcommittee hgs hot yet completed their study, but when they do it will be submitted to the Comman-dant for his perusal. The new summer blouse, which the Corps voted to adopt last spring, is also under study by the Posit Committee. Since the adoption of a new uniform part is such a big step, the Commandant Col Kdgar, re quested that studies be made (continued on page:}> |