NEWS FROM THE FUND FOR REUNION/PRINCETON BTGALA A Non-profit Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Princeton Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff P.O. Box 1481, Princeton, New Jersey 08542
Volume XII, No. 1	September 1998

Contents

The meeting following that will be on January 16, 1998, at a location to be determined (probably in New York City).

We'd love to see you, so drop us a line and let us know if you would like to come!

This year, Princeton welcomes Ryan Foley as the new LGB Coordinator. The LGB Concerns Coordinator works jointly with the Dean of the Chapel and the Office of the Dean of Student Life, and serves to counsel, support, and organize the gay, lesbian, gay, and bisexual student community. Raised in the Mid-West, Ryan recently graduated from Stanford University (... and yes, he met Chelsea once, at a party). While at Stanford, Ryan was involved in the Big Sibling Program, an a capella singing-group, and the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Community Center. As a college senior, Ryan became manager of the LGB Center, which served as an umbrella organization for the university's many queer student groups. Through his work at the center, Ryan heard about the job at Princeton. He applied, interviewed, and was accepted.

Recently arrived in New Jersey, he is very impressed with how beautiful Princeton is. He admits that it's very different from Palo Alto, California. Nevertheless, he's delighted to turn in palm trees and surf boards for ivy and gothic towers. He jokes, "Princeton is so... Dead Poets Society."

Ryan is also impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of the gay and lesbian students he has met so far. In contrast to the troubles of last year's LGBA student group, he feels that this year's LGBA will be vital and active. Coming soon is the LGBA's kick-off event for new Freshman students, an ice cream social. Students are already looking toward Awareness Week in October, planning a full schedule of events.

One of Ryan's first official responsibilities as LGB Concerns Coordinator was to personally train the incoming Residential Advisors and Minority Affairs Advisors, helping to build awareness and sensitivity toward gay and lesbian student issues. He was delighted to see how receptive the students were, especially since this year's program was mandatory for all RA's and MAA's, not just the ones who volunteered to attend out of previous interest in gay and lesbian concerns.

Princeton is still one of only a few universities to fund a position like the LGB Concerns Coordinator. It seems that this year's gay student community will be especially lucky, since Ryan Foley is up-to-task and on-the-job.

While you are visiting the web, check out the article on FFR in the online edition of the PAW: http://www.princeton.edu/~paw/PAW97-98/16-0610/0610otc.html#story1. Though it gives me far too much credit and overlooks the very substantial contributions that many different alums made in forming and developing FFR, it is quite a favorable article and a welcome mention of what FFR has accomplished over the years.

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The dance was a bit lightly attended this year. We can only assume that the lack of posters this year had a dampening effect - we promise to right that next year!

Washington, D.C. Warming Up

Notes

** In the 97/98 year, our endowment was managed by Brandon Fradd '83. Under his excellent stewardship, we experienced returns in excess of 200%. This extraordinary level of return is not expected to continue.

None of the above would be possible without your support and financial contributions. Your dues pay for the newsletter and a significant portion of the financial support we give to the LGB student groups. Money raised at our fund raisers allow us to give scholarships and support internships. FFR is run by a panel of unpaid volunteer alumni trustees whose efforts have made us what we are today, so all of your contributions go directly to our work. Of course a staff of volunteers means that we don't always move as quickly as we would like in responding to your greatly appreciated suggestions and contributions, so we thank you for your patience!

Of course this leads up to a dues request, and your first chance to get M98/99 put on your mailing label! Enclosed is a return envelope for your convenience - please write the amount of your contribution on the envelope to help us more accurately send you letters of receipt and gratitude. We apologize to the small number of people for whom the letter sent did not correctly reflect the amount given and are working to improve our accuracy.

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