3 RAPS SHEET n FEBRUARY 2023 RAPS MEMBERS UNDERSTAND very well the importance of funding students through scholarships. We know firsthand the stories of students and their patchwork of funding. Because of our view of the struggle of paying for college, RAPS members knew the difference increasing the scholarship to $9,000 would make, and the RAPS Board went for it! Enabled by an anonymous donor and a match opportunity for the second year in the row, last year offered the chance to continue our momentum. Many of you responded again in response to the donorsponsored opportunity. RAPS is working closely with the PSU Foundation to have a report on the outcome at the February meeting. We are enthusiastically grateful for the donor’s generosity. The February meeting will feature the 2021-22 recipient, Jett Koda, and the announcement of the new recipient, selected on our behalf, will come in the next RAPS Sheet. It’s a lovely opportunity to be inspired about how scholarship support translates to making a difference in the larger world. With much help, particularly from Joan Shireman and Barbara Alberty, I’m learning the ropes as the new chair of the Scholarship Committee. Both Joan and Barbara spent extensive time on the phone with me, and Joan gave me a wonderful set of notes. Pat Squire, who works closely with the donor, is also providing guidance. I will be in touch with committee members—Barbara Alberty, Priscilla Blumel, Nancy Chapman, Brian Lewis, Terry Rohe, Larry Sawyer, and Joan Shireman—to thank each and hopefully hear the willingness of each to continue. Scott Burns will be a new member. Transitions risk something being lost, so if I’ve left out anybody’s name from my list of members, I welcome correction and, of course, input on building the scholarship semiendowment from everyone in RAPS. —Sherwin Davidson At long last the new, improved RAPS website is up and running YOUR RAPS BOARD is proud to announce the launch of the new RAPS website (psu-raps.org). RAPS has been without a website for the past year, following Portland State’s major updates to its site (pdx.edu). The goals for the new RAPS site were to simplify and streamline the way members search for and access information related to our retirement association. The new website features an intuitive design that allows users to find what they’re looking for quickly and easily. The website can be viewed on any device, from desktop computers to tablets and smartphones. The board believes the new website will make accessing information easier and more enjoyable for our members as well as others interested in RAPS. The new website is up and running. It includes an event calendar, past editions of The RAPS Sheet, and information about RAPS activities. More information will be added in the future. The site has online forms for contacting the RAPS office manager, donating to the scholarship fund, becoming a member, and renewing membership. —Steve Brennan NOTES FROM THE NEW SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR Scholarship support makes a difference in the larger world Enabled by an anonymous donor and a match opportunity for the second year in a row, last year offered the chance to continue our momentum.
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