Decision against outsourcing is a victory for all

Gary Beasley
cook's helper, Trueblood Hall

From all the employees of Resident Hall Dining, I would like to thank all the students and other University employees for the tremendous response to the administration to the outsourcing (You're fired!) of the Dining Halls.

This is a victory for you. You came here to learn. You just received a valuable lesson. You can make a difference.

To those who sent e-mails to the chancellor, did you get a response back? Was that a threat to raise fees? What do you think? He asked for an answer to it. Please do. Then forward a copy to your parents. They might like to reply also. I know my dad would have liked to. He was never shy about sharing his opinions.

Consider this fact. Food Service isn't going broke. It isn't even losing money. This past budget year showed a profit in our department that they already knew before their "study."

So if our budget is OK, why are they now saying they may have to increase the fees for room and board? Whose expenses are being blamed on us?

Where do the profits from dining go? Recently all the dining halls were remodeled and a display cooking area added to Trueblood Hall. Was it because they were falling down? No. It was to make your time with us more pleasing.

All the dining halls are doing different theme meals. Some of these entrees are costly. This is so you can try different things instead of the same menu items week after week. Your money is being reinvested in you. Some of these ideas for meals have come from students and some from staff, though I still haven't seen any lobster tail or crab legs yet.

Please continue to share your ideas with us. Your comment cards are all considered. We may not be able to do everything, but we will try what we can. After all, we are here to serve you, not you bow down before us.

Gary Beasley
cook's helper, Trueblood Hall

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