Comments on SUU - SUUSA Senate: AB #005-08 Blackpool Dance Competition

I'd support funding the BDC trips if it was full c...

2008-11-08T21:58:00.000-07:00

I'd support funding the BDC trips if it was full contact Ball Room Dancing. I know the athletic angle always comes up into play when people talk about issues like this, but it won't change a thing to cry about supporting struggling athletic teams. By the way our T-Birds won tonight. Plus other sports have been pretty competitive here at SUU. I think it would be wrong to have Senators not voting

I can’t believe anyone would ever not fund a compe...

2008-11-08T19:18:00.000-07:00

I can’t believe anyone would ever not fund a competition because they weren’t sure if the team would win. When did any of the Senators become professional ballroom dancers and have the knowledge to make such an evaluation? Seems to me that the Ballroom Dancers have a leader who has been to this competition and has the knowledge and skill to get them there. If he believes and his students believe

I think they had those trophies made last week at ...

2008-11-08T19:09:00.000-07:00

I think they had those trophies made last week at Gem Awards.

My favorite part of the meeting was when that one ...

2008-11-08T19:03:00.000-07:00

My favorite part of the meeting was when that one senator was bagging on the Ballroom Company about doing more US competitions and then they walked in with like 50 trophies. LOL. Guess the message didn’t get across.

Gosh I can't believe you guys didn't pass this for...

2008-11-08T17:24:00.000-07:00

Gosh I can't believe you guys didn't pass this for the full amount!

Gosh I can't believe you guys passed this

2008-11-07T10:01:00.000-07:00

Gosh I can't believe you guys passed this

I spoke with a member of an old UVSC team who had ...

2008-11-05T11:31:00.000-07:00

I spoke with a member of an old UVSC team who had the opportunity to compete in Blackpool a few years ago. He told me that is was a priceless experience. He also told me that he and every member of the team spent $2,500 each just to go on the tour. He also said that he had to pay for the bulk of his food. I also understood that the UVSC’s ballroom team struggled to get support from their

I would like to add my voice to the complete suppo...

2008-11-04T21:12:00.000-07:00

I would like to add my voice to the complete support of the Ballroom Blackpool Bill. In my investigation and in speaking to members of the Ballroom team, I know that this bill will not only be a great opportunity for the team, but for SUU as a whole. They will be putting SUU on the world stage. Many of senate's bills are funded on the phisosphy that they are a great marketing opportunity for the

I must just quickly say that I think many are miss...

2008-11-04T17:23:00.000-07:00

I must just quickly say that I think many are missing the mark here in my opinion. The money for Assembly and Senate are to benefit those that ask for it and those that are involved.

We are not BYU, and we are not UVU. I am proud of this. This is why I came to SUU. There is an opportunity to give some the chance to really do something wonderful. My club does not need the money, and many

Last year they only had to pay $1000 each I was mi...

2008-11-04T10:18:00.000-07:00

Last year they only had to pay $1000 each I was misinformed, sorry about that.

By reading one of the comments I also researched U...

2008-11-03T15:41:00.000-07:00

By reading one of the comments I also researched UVU's Ballroom Dance company to find their entire schedule for the year. The farthest away UVU is traveling this year for their competition is Massachusetts and New York. They aren't traveling out of the country. Why should SUU? If other universities aren't attending and are still growing why should we. Regardless, SUU BDC will still grow even if

Here is a magazine source other than Wikipedia sta...

2008-11-03T15:38:00.000-07:00

Here is a magazine source other than Wikipedia stating that the Blackpool Competition is prestigious:
"The biggest and most prestigious event of a ballroom dancer's calendar, the British Open Championships, better known as the Blackpool Dance Festival, is a captivating experience for any kind of dancer." Dance Magazine, Sept. 1994 Juliet Pospielovsky.

Doing research on the Bill, I learned that if this...

2008-11-03T15:07:00.000-07:00

Doing research on the Bill, I learned that if this competition is so important then how come BYU only attends this competition about every other year. BYU is known to have the best Ballroom Dance Company in Utah, and they don't attend Blackpool England every year, why must we attend Blackpool to get our name out and make our Ballroom Dance Company better? How does it make it better?

No one can reasonably say that it would be a bad t...

2008-11-03T15:04:00.000-07:00

No one can reasonably say that it would be a bad thing for a group of dancers to attend a dance competition. The problem is, however, when the dancers rely on others to pay for part of the trip. As a student who is not in the ballroom program, I can logically conclude that any benefit to me from that trip is negligible. SUU gains notoriety on the international scene? That boils down to a couple

I think it's great that ballroom dance team wants ...

2008-11-03T13:11:00.000-07:00

I think it's great that ballroom dance team wants to show off SUU amazing talent. When less then 10% of the students are getting involutes and wanting to better their education by going to competitions and conferences. How can anyone be upset about this bill? The money is there and no one else is asking for it. I say give it all to them with a big "thank you" for getting off there butts and doing

I would also like to voice my support for Presiden...

2008-11-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

I would also like to voice my support for President McNaughtan. To Adam H, grow up. Namecalling is not appropriate. To Rick, having discussed with Jon during the time of the decision making, let me assure you that his decision did not come because someone complained. His job is tonest represent the students and be is. After all, you elected him. By your vote, or by your inaction.

From investigation I have learned that the Ballroo...

2008-11-03T10:27:00.000-07:00

From investigation I have learned that the Ballroom Dance Team traveled to Germany a couple of years ago at a cost of $1,300 per traveler.

Checking flights on Travelocity Friday for dates in May from Las Vegas to Manchester England were $935 (the bill shows $1,500 per person)

The Ballroom Dance company has raised $23,500 - the rest of the raised funds are actually contributions

Personal attacks upon responsible individuals from...

2008-11-03T09:51:00.000-07:00

Personal attacks upon responsible individuals from both the ballroom team and SUUSA are unnecessary and petty. If you are to post something of significance, please post a mature and informed comment.
To me, SUUSA President McNaughten did the right thing. Student fees should be distributed to all clubs that stand in need of it. The question at hand is should Ballroom receive 16% of the

I would just like to state that as a co-sponsor to...

2008-11-01T22:42:00.000-07:00

I would just like to state that as a co-sponsor to this bill i too was shocked when i was first told of the veto. But I understand that president McNaughtan did it in the best interest of the student body. And not because of a "lack of confidence" in the assembly. And I urge the senate to pass the bill for their half. And the Assembly to pass a bill for their half.
Furthermore,

I think it is wise of President McNaughton to veto...

2008-11-01T13:18:00.000-07:00

I think it is wise of President McNaughton to veto this Bill, so that the Senate can help with part of the Bill. This is a benefit that not only the Clubs on campus benefit from, but the different Colleges as well. Prospective students will see this opportunity that the BDC is getting and might want to attend SUU for this possibility of being apart of the BDC when they enroll at SUU. These can be

I want to make it known to all those who are comme...

2008-11-01T01:02:00.000-07:00

I want to make it known to all those who are commenting on this bill, whether in support or against, the great measures that have been taken by President Mcnaughton to evaluate what is in the best interest of the student body. He counciled with us on numerous occasions in order to weigh out the facts and do what he felt was best for all the students involved.

His decision to veto the

Once again, I would like to remind everyone to ver...

2008-10-31T21:47:00.000-07:00

Once again, I would like to remind everyone to verify the information before they begin making hasty comments. Although I appreciate the support that the assembly is recieving, I believe that the comments made against Jon McNaughtan were ill-informed. As the Sponsor of the Ballroom Dance Bill, I was shocked when I first heard that he had vetoed the bill. However, I do not believe that his

I think it is funny how many people complain about...

2008-10-31T20:35:00.000-07:00

I think it is funny how many people complain about people voicing their opinions for or against this bill. Just like people "didn't voice their opinions" against it before the vote, neither did people for it except for the team.

This is a place for people to voice their opinion about the bill not the people. If slanderous comments continue to be made I will be forced to delete those

It doesn't surprise me that the President and his ...

2008-10-31T17:52:00.000-07:00

It doesn't surprise me that the President and his senate would do such a thing to a club. The money was given to them and it should be theirs. In my opinion President Mcnaughtan should undo his veto and stop being a wienie and support his elected officials decisions.The senate is a joke anyway. Overglorified people believing they make a difference when all they do is make life harder for the

I find it hilarious that people complain about thi...

2008-10-31T17:43:00.000-07:00

I find it hilarious that people complain about things after the fact. I also think that it shows the lack of credibility of our President being pressured to veto this bill because people complain to him. This bill was passed 9 - 3 by elected officials of the assembly. They are not dumb people. They made an educated decision and President Mcnaughtan should have had the confidence in his delegates