PSU Magazine Winter 1993

strategy session on how to work with legi lators and other opinion leaders. "This will be an important meeting for current and potential advocates," says Marshall. "This will probably be the only session like it we'll hold this year. Usually the advocates write letters or work one-on-one with legi - lators. This strategy and training ses– sion will provide valuable background information and will allow our advo– cates to exchange ideas and experien– ces." Marshall, a history grad who has been a PSU Advocate for several years, says there are currently more than 200 alumni and friends who erve as advo– cates. The group exerted a strong and effective lobbying effort with the 1991 Legislature, and advocacy will be even more important during the 1993 ses– sion, according to Marshall. "With the current budget picture in the state, it is very clear that PSU needs strong advocates," she says. "We want to ensure that the University will continue to provide programs and valu– able services to the citizens, businesses and public agencies in the metro– politan area." Marshall encourages all interested Portland State supporters to attend the session. For re ervations or information about the Advocates Strategy(rraining meeting, call Scott Kaden in the Alum– ni Office at 725-5073. New Board members Eight alumni have joined the Alum– ni Association's Board of Directors this fall. The volunteer board is the govern– ing body of the association and is responsible for planning and imple– menting alumni activitie and programs. New members include: Brian Black '69, vice president with the lncome Finance Property Division of U.S. Ban– corp; Roosevelt Carter '74, budget and finance manager for the Metropolitan Service District; Gary Dominick '73, MSW '77, director of programs for Ea ter Seals of Oregon and former presi– dent of the Graduate School of Social Work Alumni Association; Nancy Fargo '82, a geologist and vice presi– dent and co-owner ofFujitani Hilts & Associates, Inc., a geotechnical engineering company. Also new to the board are: Terry Hunt '65, a trial attorney with Parker & Bush; Sue Purpura '77, director of Professional Support Services at St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center; Jo Ann Smith '90, an independent employment consul rant; and Merrie Ziady '80, MST '82, employee health and benefits manager for Multnomah County and former advisory board member for PSU's School of Health and Human Performance. Business for alums The PSU Business Association (PSUBA), a group of MBA and MT alumni, and the School of Business Administration, are sponsoring a half– day business conference, "Update '93," on Friday, Feb. 5. The conference begins in the Smith Center ballroom with luncheon speaker Richard Stagg, executive direc– tor of the Institute of Quality Services, an international management consult– ing firm that has worked with such companies as Nabisco and Johnson & Johnson to improve product and ser– vice quality. Stagg' presentation is entitled "Total Quality Management– How is it Working?" At 2 p.m. in the School of Business Administration, participants may attend their choice of three workshops. Topics include international business, TQM, brand advertising, and small business management. At 5 p.m. follow– ing the workshops, a reception is planned for friend , faculty and speakers. The reception is sponsored by Willamette Valley Vineyards and Portland Brewing Company. Cost for the conference is $45 for PSUBA members and $55 for non– members. Registration deadline is Jan. 28. Conference goers may check in the day of the event in 355 Smith Cen– ter from 11 :30 a.m. to noon. For more information about "Update '93," con– tact Camila DeMarkey at 284-3363. D ThePSU Alumni Benefit Card With the ABC card you can take advantage of year-round benefits: THE BASIC CARD Purchase this card for $10 and you'll receive: • A 20 percent discount on select PSU dance, theater, and music presentations • A one-time 10 percent discount on PSU bookstore merchandise • Low-cost recreational equipment rental and usage of the PSU Viking Bowl & Billiards • Use of the PSU typing room • Discounts from Hertz Rent-a-Car • Eligibility for alumni life insurance and short-term major medical insurance ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGES With additional user's fees that go to support the facilities, Alumni Benefit Card holders are entitled to: Campus Recreational Facilities: • Privileges include use of circuit training and weight rooms; pool; small gym; tennis, racquetball, squash, and gamefield fitness courts. A basket, lock, and towel are provided; alumni must provide their own clothing. $129 per year. Library Privileges: • With this privilege, you may check out five books at one time for a two-week period. $15 per year. Microcomputer Labs: • Macintosh and IBM compatible PCs are available at two univer– sity microcomputer labs. $15 per year. University Parking: • For details, call the PSU Parking Office at 725-3442. Call today and order your PSU Alum– ni Benefit Card. Alumni Relations, 725-4948, or stop by the office at 506 SW Mill Street. PSU 19