Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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The thousands of balloons hidden in the ceiling are released upon the announcement that a candidate has received the nomination. S. Kretzler Middle: Wearing sombreros. New Mexico ' s Theresa Presecan and Chris Fontana show their spirit at the pre-convention rally. -J. Jeletic Above: After giving a partisan Keynote Address, Senator Mark Hatfield talks with campus journalists in McGill Library. -J. Potts Those Who Made It So One dozen people spent almost one full year in preparation for the Mock Convention. The politi- cal science department first selected Executive Chairman Steve McConnell to head this Executive Com- mittee. He supervised the preliminary work for the big event and had but a small role at the convention. For the position of Presiding Chairman, Steve and the advisors chose Jeff Long. Spending most of the convention at the podium, Jeff knew parliamentary procedure and had to make quick decisions on what was happening on the floor. Patti Ostrowski did much more than normal secretarial duties. She also programmed the entire delegate registra- tion on the computer and borrowed historical flags to deco- rate the back wall from the New Castle Public Library. Working with a budget coming from the college, SA, and delegate registration fees. Treasurer Larry Simpson allocat- ed committee funds. Co-chairmen for the Credentials Committee, Amy Burd and Jeff Heintz chose the state chairmen and ran delegate sign-up. Scott Shepherd chose a small and efficient Resolu- tions Committee to put together the party ' s platform. At the same time. Public Relations Chairman Peggy Peterson coordinated the program and the press coverage the con- vention received. As Campaign Manager Coordinator, Becky Bonner spent much time during the convention meeting with the manag- ers when Baker and Connally withdrew and unforseen sup- port went to Ford. Rules Chairman Jodie Young said that except for some wording changes the rules were much the same as previous conventions. She worked closely with Parliamentarian Tom Gysegem in making sure things ran smoothly. Chip Galusha and his Physical Arrangements crew had a limited time to set up for the convention. They gathered supplies, built a platform, raised flags, and inflated 5,000 balloons for the climactic moment when the nominee was announced. The Mock Convention Executive Committee: Front Row: Stephen D. McConnell, Patricia S. Ostrowski, Jodie L. Young, Amy B. Burd, Peggy A. Peterson, Jeffrey A. Long, and Larry J. Simpson. Back Row: Jeffrey D. Heintz, Scott R. Shepherd. Thomas P. Gysegeth. Chip L. Galusha, and Rebecca S. Bonner.