vol· un • teer (n.) A person who performs or gives his services of his own free will. One of the best things about being a volunteer is that you do it because you want to. And PSU gives you plenty of reasons to want to! Did you ever notice that real "movers and shakers" nave one thing in common? They are often the most active volunteers in their community. They want to be involved in shaping their community's future. And they know they're sharpening their own business and leadership skills by getting involved. Volunteering at PSU is just the kind of opportunity for people who want to make a difference. Think back to how PSU helped you develop the expertise you count on today. Now you're in a position to help ?SU, to ensure that others like yourself will have access to the same quality education. Foundation Profile PGE President wants to raise expectations for PSU Portland General Electric President William Lindblad was recruited for the Portland Slate Foundation Board three years ago by Earl Wantland, Tektronix President, and accepted the position "basically," he says, "as a mark of respect for Earl." Since then, Lindblad has developed a keen interest in the future development of the University and the Foundation. "I'm not particularly a joiner," he says, "so when I take on things I like to do them for their own merits." He is especially interested in the Foundation's role in fund raising and in lifting community expectations about what Portland State can contribute to the region. "I'm concerned that the people of Oregon recognize that Portland State is a 'full·service' university, one of three major universities in the state," he says. But because of PSU's history and its recent development, "not enough is expected of it by Oregon's leaders." Citing PSU's location "at the hub of business" in Oregon, Lindblad said it is essential "that Portland State be everything it can be." Service on the F ~ u n d a t i o n Board was not the utility executive's first contad with PSU. One of his eight children, Margaret, graduated from PSU's School of Health and Physical Education two years ago. Also lindblad, as an engineer and the head of a major electric utility, has had a continuing interest in PSU's engineering curriculum. 12 PSU can use your skills in any number of ways: Alumni committees - Try your hand at legislative lobbying, student recruitment, alumni chapter development, communications, or fund raising. Leadership - Take command as a special events chairman, PSU Foundation board member, or team leader in the annual fund. Fund raising - Personally contact alumni for annual gifts, large and small donors, in person or by phone. Hostlhostess - Enjoy entertaining? Offer your t ~ l e n t s by hosting phone appeals, receptions and special events. Do yourself and PSU a favor by volunteering your time, your talents and your ideas now. Contact Floyd Harmon ('79) at 229-491 1. William Lindblad Lindblad is a graduate of the University of California-Berkeley and worked in utilities engineering and management in the Bay area for 23 years prior to moving to PGE in 1977. He was elected President of PeE in 1980. This year, Lindblad is serving on the Foundation Nominating Committee, trying to maintain the current momentum and develop new leadership as well. The challenge to the Foundation, he says, is to effectively marshal its current strengths within the community to capitalize on the University's potential. "In all of our businesses, II Lindblad says, "we look for the opportunities that circumstance gives us. To me, Portland State's proximity to the center of business just means it has to succeed. If it doesn't, ii's the fault not only of Portland State but of the business community here." Yr'1' Thompson ('68) wekomed volunteer Earl Rick.1rds ('75) to the Alumni Fund 5 wrap.-up party hekt at his home in lune. Thompson was sener;ll chair of PSU's 1983-84 campaJ8I'!' which raised $71,095 in pr1nte funds for scholarships, fMUIt,. deveJopment, equipment and other campus needs. Gerakt Craig ('66) (left), Dean of the ~ h o o I o.f Business Versil Milter, and Assistant to the President for University Relahons P.1I1 Bogue were among lhe 22 volunteers and guests al the event. Winners of a special drawing took home such prizes as resort weekends and ski lift tickets. First general deposit campaign called big success Nearly 350 PSU students have realized a different kind of return on their deposits. By donating their general deposit refunds to the PSU Foundation, they have given their support to the programs they like best. The Foundation's first general deposit campaign has netted a total of $6,800 from students who made gifts of the deposits they paid last fall. These $25 deposits cover any library fines or damages students might incur during the year, with the balance refunded the following summer. This year, students were given the opportunity to donate their refunds to the Foundation. "Did you know that tuition and fees only pay about one-third of the educational costs?" asked a letter that went out to students in May. Another third is paid by state taxes and the final third comes from private gifts, explained the letter. An enclosed pledge card gave students the chance to earmark their donated deposits. The most popular target for the gifts was scholarships, followed by specific academic departments and library resources, noted Rena Cusma ('69), executive director of the PSU Foundation. Calling the campaign a big success, { . \ / . return .\ f · your , , ::(;posit . ~ . ) .. '. i ; ~ I·:. t I ,It \ , ',. ':on (. f ! l ~ n 16FLOZ(1P1i \ ;., . Cusma said the benefits go beyond the adual dollars collected. " It makes students aware of the Foundation and shows them how they can give while they're still in school and can see the results," she said. "And it's a painless way to give." Don't miss. .. Oregon's first football game of the '84-85 season PSU Vs. S. Dakota State 1 p.m., Sept. 1 Civic Stadium
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