KnightNews.com got an e-mailed statement from Spencer DeWald late last night. We are still working to find out the exact name of the person he said threatened him originally over the status of the club. So far, SGA President Brian Peterson has not responded to our e-mail requesting comment from SGA. At this point, SGA has not officially denied this threat was made, however, an adviser without direct involvement in this situation speculated it was likely a miscommunication. We will work again today to get a comment from Peterson.
DeWald’s statement:
“Dear Knight news
After reading your recently published article I, Spencer DeWald, take full responsibility for the miss communication of the rules and regulations for this event. It was clear there was miscommunication and I would hate for the University, its administrators, or our student organization to be painted in a bad light. Through my planning of the event I was careless in meeting the required logistics of the UCF food regulation code. The last thing I would want to do is create a liability for the school I love so much.
Campus Crusade’s two main goals are to bless the UCF campus and do it with excellence. While I thought that the Chili for Chile Cook off would do that, my improper planning made it an inconvenience and not a blessing. Campus Crusade decided to do another fund raiser event that ended up raising around $150 for Chile relief. This shows that we were still committed to the cause and that Campus Crusade is also committed to working within UCF guidelines.
I also apologize for my choice of words in the Knight News article that was published. Using words like “bogus” and trying to find loop holes in a University’s safety system is not a mature thing to do. Although I was frustrated there was no reason for me to speak in a way that I would later regret.
I hope this clears up any questions you may have. Feel free to email me back…”
