Either I am using the wrong approach or I just don't get it.

so, the 'this' in 'this.changeSta te()' on the second to last line of the constructor code refers to the object _referObject, instead of the quickEntryObjec t---I need to fix this.

Do you think I have a paradigm error, or is there some way to get the desired effect?

p.s. when I use:
this._referObje ct.onclick = this.changeStat e;
I...