—2— President’s Message The results of the RAPS election are in. Congratulations to the newly elected board members: Clarence Hein, president-elect; Priscilla Blumel, member-at-large; Joan Shireman, continuing as secretary; and Bob Vogelsang, continuing as treasurer. Thanks to all who voted and to the Elections Committee—Bob Tufts, Maxine Thomas, and Dan Johnson. I continue to be impressed by the commitment of many of you to the RAPS mission. One example is the new RAPS Scholarship Committee. Bob Vogelsang and Larry Sawyer (co-chairs), Mike Fiasca, and Dave Krug are working on guidelines for a new scholarship. The board suggested recipients be limited to juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a field focusing on geriatrics or an interest in aging. Department chairs could recommend students, and the recipient would be selected either by the scholarship committee or by the RAPS Board. Funds would come from retired faculty and staff and possibly the general public. At this time, it would not be an endowed scholarship; the amount to be granted each year would depend on how much money has been collected. We are open to suggestions or comments from all of you on such a scholarship. The February program on history preservation and the March program by Cris Paschild, Portland State’s archivist, reminded us of the importance of keeping a record of “milestone” events at Portland State. As retired faculty and staff, all of us are in a good position to identify significant past developments and accomplishments in our units. You could help by going through old photos, key documents, or other materials and writing about their importance to your unit. Steve Brannan, chair of the History Preservation Committee, would be glad to answer questions you might have. All retired faculty, staff, and guests are invited to attend the President’s Annual Luncheon on April 16. The lunch is sponsored by President Wiewel, who will talk about current economic realities and their effect on the University. You will also learn about building and remodeling projects under way and have an opportunity to socialize with your friends and colleagues and meet other retirees. I look forward to seeing all of you there. —Marge Terdal The envelope that contained this issue of the RAPS Sheet also included a form that allows you to update your listing in the 2008-2009RAPS Directory. The RAPS Directory will not be reprinted this year; the update will be printed on a sheet of paper that will be mailed with the June issue of the RAPS Sheet. You may attach the update to your copy of the RAPS Directory with a paper clip, a staple, glue, a binder clip, a rubber band, a hammer and nail, or any other device of your choosing. The update form can be utilized in three ways: If your listing in the RAPS Directory is outdated (or wasn’t correct to begin with), fill out the form with the correct information, sign it, and send it to the RAPS Office. If you were not listed in the RAPS Directory that was published last fall, and you want to be included in the update, fill out the form, sign it, and send it to the RAPS Office. If you are happy with your listing (or your lack of a listing) in the RAPS Directory, fold the form into a paper airplane and sail it into your recycle bin. The deadline for returning the update form to the RAPS Office is Wednesday, May 13. If you didn’t receive an update form with this issue of the RAPS Sheet, request one from MiMi BernalGraves, RAPS office manager, at 503-725-3447 or raps@pdx.edu. Check the envelope—your ‘RAPS Directory’ update is in it RAPS members are encouraged to attend the Friday, April 17, performance of Falstaff, a production of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. The Giuseppe Verdi opera is inspired by the famous comic character in Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor. The opera will be presented April 13, 15, and 17, plus a Sunday matinee on April 19, at St. Mary’s Academy auditorium, 1615 SW Fifth Ave., Portland. Tickets are $13 for students, faculty, and staff. The April 17 performance is “RAPS Night” in support of the School of Fine and Performing Arts programs. Tickets may be purchased through the PSU Box Office in Smith Memorial Student Union. You can also purchase tickets by calling the Box Office at 503-7253307 or throughwww.ticketmaster.com. Make April 17 ‘RAPS Night’ at ‘Falstaff’
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