Apology

["Coplen, R. MAJ SOC" <jr3893@socsci.usma.army.mil>]

                    February 25, 1995


Dear CEDA Colleague,

     We formally apologize to all our CEDA colleagues for our unintentional 
error of entering Joe Staromana as a novice debater during the recent 
University of Vermont Debate tournament. The undersigned assume full 
responsibility for this mistake. Joe Staromana was not at fault. We gladly 
surrender any claim to the CEDA Sweepstakes points earned by this team and 
will ensure that all team trophies and speaker awards are promptly given to 
their rightful owners.

     Rest assured that our error was an honest mistake, not an intentional 
effort to gain an unfair advantage.  We discovered the mistake while 
reviewing our records after the tournament and promptly self-reported it to 
the Tournament Director. We deeply appreciate the high level of 
professionalism with which he has handled this incident.

     We sincerely regret the negative impact of our mistake and will take 
great pains to ensure that this never recurs.

     We look forward to continued participation with all of you in future 
CEDA events!


Thank you for your understanding,



MAJ Rick Coplen                    Cadet Dale Rehkopf
Director of Debate                 Cadet in Charge
US Military Academy           Army Debate Team

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