[13075] in APO-L
Alcohol at events.
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (timebomb)
Thu Oct 26 10:05:41 1995
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 10:04:19 -0400
Reply-To: timebomb <timebomb@POLARISTEL.NET>
From: timebomb <timebomb@POLARISTEL.NET>
To: Multiple recipients of list APO-L <APO-L@VM.CC.PURDUE.EDU>
>In regards to the problem of an "unoofficial" event following the section
>four sectionals I would like to say that while alcohol may have been a
>factor in the event MANY people attended and did not drink. I apologize
>for the uncomfortable situation it may have caused yet I feel that we are
>all adults and capable of handling such a situation.
>I am glad that you enjoyed sectionals and I apoligize for the situation,
>yet I reiterate... many attended and did not drink -- there were sodas
>and juice not all things revolved around alcohol.
Not to take sides, since an alumni position doesn't, and really shouldn't,
mean squat, but I have worked with youth (HS up to College) students for
five years now. Alcohol being present is a danger for _some_ of these
youth. They are not drinkers, until the alcohol is available, and then, the
first time they are around it, BLAMO! Some youth come out of HS alcoholics.
Yes, this can happen. There should always be a non-alcoholic option
available when a large group of people get together. I know some people go
to the events and don't drink and are quite comfortable.
One other example. For some people alcohol is synonomous with "I am going
to be beaten again." So when they are at an event, and alcohol is present,
they start to shy away and hide.
These are extreames, I know, but they do exist. Although I see no problem
with alcohol at events, steps should be taken Maybe talk to the people who
want a non-alcohol event and ask them to help plan one at the conventions.
Just my $.02 worth (if that much)
Tom Backus
1985 -1989 Phi Gamma - Texas Lutheran College, Seguin Texas (Home of the
world largest pecan)
Now living in Lanesboro, MN
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