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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington N.Z. V.U.C. Students' Association Annual Elections, 1952
Men's Vice-President
Men's Vice-President
F. L. Curtin
"I Believe that the present method of allocating club grants is unfair to clubs and leads to breaches of the Constitution and although my proposal to have the matter fully investigated was narrowly defeated by the Executive last October I feel that I do not speak without authority as I have for the past two years been a member of the Finance Committee.
| 1— | An immediate investigation into Club needs, particularly in regard to sporting equipment. |
| 2— | A revision and codification of the principles on which grants are made. |
| 3— | The adoption of an alternative method of allocation consequent upon the findings of the investigation committee. |
If re-elected my undertaking is that these things shall be done.
Frank is a member of the outgoing Exec. having been Secretary for the past two years; was a member of Finance and Publications Committees, convenor African Students' Appeal and headquarters controller Easter Tournament. Twice elected Treasurer Table Tennis Club and Secretary-Treasurer Law Faculty Club (both 1951-52). President of the Debating Society, having been secretary 1950. Winner Plunket Medal and Union Prize; V.U.C. rep. at Joynt Scroll. Co-author Extravaganza 1950. staff "Cappicade" 1951. Travel and Exchange Officer, N.Z.U.S.A.. 1949-50. Plays Table Tennis and Cricket.
Nominator: D. Garrett.
K. M. Phillips
Ken is a fifth year Arts cum-Science student employed in the Geological Survey. A member of the outgoing Executive, he has held various offices on the committees of the Cricket. Rugby Football and Harrier Clubs, amongst others. A Cricket Blue and member of the Senior XI since 1949. he played for N.Z.U. in 1950 and 1951. He has competed in several tournaments, was a delegate at Dunedin last August, and as Senior Delegate this year was responsible for the organisation and administration of the Jubilee Easter Tournament.
Strongly opposed to political prejudice in Exec. and student affairs, he will, if elected, work for better co-operation, understanding and contact between students, clubs, and the Exec, and between the student body and College authorities; improvement to existing, and progress with proposed student facilities, including Te Aro Park, student Association Building, etc., re-introduction of travel subsidies; possibility of establishment on N.Z.U. scale of an "Arts Festival," including, Drama. Debating, etc.; revision of system of allocating Club grants; stirring of enthusiasm in the College with regard to greater participation Phys. Ed. schemes; support for all sound, progressive schemes brought before the Executive.