PSU Magazine Spring 1992

Giving the ultimate dream Portland State's largest fund-and friend– raising event, the Ultimate T ailgate, needs a vacation... and dinner fo r two.. . and a ride in a hot-air balloon. Sellable auction items have helped the last three T ailgates earn more than $500,000. Sponsored by the PSU Foun– dation and the Viking C lub, the T ailgate generates money for student scholarships and academic programs. Plan– ning for this year's party, scheduled for Sept. 12, is well under way, but items are st ill needed for the oral and si lent auc– tions. Auction items at last year's T ai l– gate included catered meals, children's parties, coaching sessions, airline tickets, and weekends at vacation homes. "The more unique the item, the bet– ter," says Eva Hanson, director of the event. Auction items will be on display– when possible-during the party, and donors will be recognized when the item comes up fo r bid. In add ition, all donors are recognized in the PSU Auc– tion Catalog. Norm Daniels, president of G I Joe's, is chairman of the 1992 U ltimate T ailgate which will entertain guests this year with the theme, "Genies and Houdinis." The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the HPE Building on cam– pus. Cocktails and silent auction take place on the roof-top tennis courts, followed by dinner and live auction in the gymnas ium below. To contribute auction items ro the Ultimate T ailgate or for more informa– tion about the event, contact Hanson at 725-5067. Viles out to pull punches The tremendous success of Portland State University athletes during 1991 -92 has underscored both the successes and the future needs of the Portland State University Viking C lub. A community-based organization charged with ra ising ath letic scholar– ship funds, the former Viking Athletic Association (it changed its name to the Viking Club this year) heads into the next six months with a full agenda of fund-raising events and an effort to add more social punch to its agenda. "Our emphasis right now is on strengthening the organ ization, new membership growth and long-term planning, which includes development of continuing sources of funding," sa id 1991 -92 President Cap Hedges, presi– dent of Cap Hedges Inc. "With ever-tightening budgets faced by our state universities, we have a greater challenge to raise funds fo r stu– dent athletic scho larships," he added. In the meantime, Hedges sa id the spring slate of act ivities begins with the annual footba ll scrimmage April 25 in Civ ic Stad ium. Viking C lub Member– sh ip Committee Chai rman Steve Lilly, Koll Construction, is planning a special social and membership generation func– tion around the game. In late Ap ril, a kick-off party also is being planned for Naut ilus Plus Month. During May, the five metropolitan area Nautilus Plus fitness centers will donate half their new mem– ber initiat ion fee to the Viking C lub in a promotion which has Viking C lub board members particularly excited. "This gesture by Nautilus Plus demonstrates the growing interest in PSU's fine athletic program by civic– minded business organizations," sa id Hedges. He also pointed to the Fleming Foods-sponsored second annual Casino Night, June 25 at 7 p.m. in Smith Center, as another major sign of com– munity corporate support fo r PSU. Fleming is the grocery distribution com– pany for Food 4 Less and other stores. Tickets for the Casino Night, which will have a Mexican theme, are $35. The Viking C lub's successful annual Golf Scramble precedes Casino Night, May 18 at Rockcreek Country Club. "It's particularly gratifying to see these new corporate names join the trad itional support we get from G.l. Joe's and Western Family Foods," said Hedges. Finishing out the busy spring-sum– mer season is the third annual Ultimate Tailgate dinner-dance and auction, co– sponsored by the PSU Foundation and the Viking C lub on Sept. 12. Hedges also pointed out that the Viking C lub activities are a good way for alumni to stay involved with the school "and have some fun at the same time ." For tickets, more information on any of these events, or to get involved with the Viking C lub, ca ll the PSU Athletic Department at 725-4000. Presidential recognition The President's Associates, a group of individuals who have made an annual gift of $ 1,000 or more to the Univer– si ty, has five new members: Roger Breezley, Mel Gurtov, Pieter K. Roi, William Stebbins, and Jacquelyn A. Winters. Members of this prestigious group rece ive invitat ions to lec tures, concerts and various events hosted by President Judith Ramaley at her home and on campus, and are listed on the Benefactor's Wall in the Branford Price Millar Library. Gift giving omitted The fo llowing PSU Foundation donors were omitted from the "Record of Achievement" which appeared in the Winter 1992 PSU Magazine: Nancy Ryles Scholarship Fund: Doug and Barbara Bledsoe; University Partners: Mentor G raphics Corporation, Secu rity Pacific Bank Oregon; $500- $999: Michael L. Webb '69; $240- $499: Jerianne L. '77 and Frank R. Carbone '66; $ 100-$249: Debra L. Staggs Kremer '86; and $99 and under: Brian Newell '83, '89 MBA, Michael John Brock '88. PSU 19