Alumni share talent and experience with OSR community

There are lots of way to stay connected and support the OSR community and friends. Alumni are encouraged and invited to be part of the many activities and initiatives that occur throughout the year. Check the OSR calendar and this space for upcoming opportunities and events.

New Alumni Association Board members

The OSR Alumni Association Board is pleased to welcome three new board members for the coming year.  We are excited to have new ideas and talents to add to our existing board as well as an experimental position for board members, emeritus.

Julie Bowen, OSR 8 — ”I am interested in building on the foundation of the board over the past couple of years to bring continued opportunities for networking and life long learning.  I hope to give back to the OSR community and identify ways for other OSR alumni to give back to the OSR community as well. The OSR Alumni Board is one way I continue to live OSR values.“

Steve Byers, OSR 13 — ”I asked to join the Alumni Association Board so that I would stay closely and actively connected to the OSR community, and to assure myself of many opportunities to contribute. I want to know what's going on. I'm interested in connecting the Alumni Association with other communities and networks who are doing good work, and increasing our community's visibility. I'm also keen to help design the annual conference.“

John Curry, OSR 9 — ”Over the years OSR-sponsored activities have provided a support network for me and an avenue of continued learning. I look forward to collaborating with fellow alumni in the creation and facilitation of such activities and furthering the objectives of the OSR program.“

Continuing OSR Alumni Association Board members
Paula Brekke, OSR 3, OSR Community Coordinator
Carolyn Davidson OSR 8, OSR-Northwest Board Liaison
Lucy Garrick, OSR 12, Board Chair
Claire Ricci, OSR 11
Larry West, OSR 9
Bob Woodruff, OSR 4

Alumni Association Board convenes for summer work session

The Alumni Association Board convened August 12th for a 5-hour working session to welcome new board members and advance strategic initiatives designed to strengthen the OSR program and community over the next 3-5 years. If you would look like more information, have ideas or interest in becoming involved, please send an email to osraa@osr-nw.org. Thank you to Dana Simpson (OSR 12) for being our fabulous facilitator.

Alumni Association strategic initiatives and board sponsors

• Communication framework between the OSR-Northwest board, the OSR Program and the Alumni board — Claire Ricci
• Alumni Association governance structure and processes — Julie Bowen
• Fund raising and scholarships — Carolyn Davidson
• Community outreach: Connecting OSR with our community (i.e. Pegasus, CCP, City Club, and more) — Lucy Garrick
• Principles/processes for handling proposals from alumni — Larry West
• Communities of practice for deep learning and action — Iris Lemmer and David Kleweno
• Mentoring recent graduates — Bob Woodruff, Paula Brekke, Steve Byers