Robyn Lynn is RAPS Scholarship Recipient for 2014-15 eet Robyn Lynn, the 2014-15 RAPS scholarship recipient. She is an upper division undergraduate, majoring in Health Studies with a concentration in Aging Services. She recently added a minor in Sexuality, Gender and Queer Studies this year, and will complete her degree in two years. Robyn is an enthusiastic student and has been able to maintain a 4.00 GPA while working part time and caring for her teenage daughter (who will begin at PCC this year). She currently works in the PSU office of Events and Conferences. She is very grateful that the RAPS scholarship will make things a little easier this year, and is eager to meet our members at some of our social events. Robyn’s long-term goals include helping build community among the diverse populations in the metro area. Her volunteer activities reflect that interest, and include her active involvement with SAGE, a national program affiliated with Friendly House that provides services and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender elders. Currently, she is assisting with their “Gay and Grey Expo” as well as contacting senior housing administrators to update the “Guide to LGBT Friendly Housing in Oregon.” She has also led groups for parents of LGBT children, helping parents accept and support their children. --Nancy Chapman Holiday Party Date Set lease save Sunday, December 14 for the RAPS annual Holiday Party. The holiday brunch will be at the Multnomah Athletic Club. RAPS member Claudine Fisher and MAC Executive Chef Phillipe Bulot have planned a special menu. More details will be forthcoming in the November newsletter. -- Eileen Brennan Shakespeare Tour Departs soon he Shakespeare Groupies head to Ashland for their October 20-26 program! We look forward to hearing about their trip when they return. 5 M P T
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