President’s Message As we approach the end of spring term, I would like to thank the talented and collegial members of the RAPS Board and RAPS committees for their contributions to making this a rewarding year. Past President Priscilla Blumel worked with Dawn White and Barbara Alberty to restructure the bylaws and revitalize our organization through the successful election of co-presidents and new Board members for next year. The Membership Committee and Board redoubled their efforts to reach out to new retirees and invite them to join our organization. The History Preservation and Pictorial History Committee insured that interviews were conducted with key PSU leaders, and the Friendship Committee chaired by John Cooper made sure that the passing of our members and colleagues was acknowledged through In Memoriam articles. Awards Committee members identified and recognized those PSU retirees who provided exceptional service to the university, community, and RAPS. Thanks also go to the members of the Scholarship Committee who have steadily worked toward endowing the RAPS Scholarship and have designed delightful fundraising events such as the upcoming wine tour with Scott Burns. Program Committee members planned an exceptional year of members meetings, and Social Committee members were responsible for organizing signature events including the summer picnic, the March potluck, and this month’s ice cream social. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to Barbara Alberty, Nancy Benson, Priscilla Blumel, Nancy Chapman, and Mary Ricks, who have done critical work for our organization with skill and good humor, and who finish their Board terms in June. Our office manager, Carissa Ponting, also leaves us in June, after two years of personable and competent service, for a career in social work. It has been my pleasure to serve with all of you. --Eileen Brennan Coming Events May 11, 10 am, Scott Burns Wine Tour May 19, noon, Gelato Social, Robert Liberty speaks on Sustainability August 18, 4 pm, Annual Picnic at Overlook Park --Terril Doherty New RAPS Officers and Board Members Announced APS members have elected Susan Poulsen and Dawn White to serve as co-presidents beginning June of this year. Current Board member Ansel Johnson was elected as treasurer, and Steven Brenner, Nancy Eriksson and Charlie White will be joining the Board as members at large. Outgoing president Eileen Brennan announced these election results at the President’s Annual Luncheon for retired faculty and staff. Susan Poulsen, professor emerita in the Department of Communication served as RAPS president in 2013-14, and has agreed to be co-president for a one-year term. Dawn White, retired director of International Education Services, and former Board member and RAPS Sheet editor, will serve as co-president for a two-year term. Members-at-Large include Steven Brenner, professor emeritus in the School of Business Administration; Nancy Eriksson, retired Geology Department staff member; and Charlie White, professor emeritus of History. 2 R
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