RAPP Working Group Update

The RAPP Working Group that convened to transition RAPP through a programming transition is still going strong three meetings into our work!

The group has spent great time exploring what to build for our intended five-day summer intensive program on racial justice and inclusive leadership.  We've worked through many big questions as well as explore how to structure an effective application process.  We've also worked on some fun but meaningful name and visual identity ideas!

By the end of April, anticipate an announcement of what we'll be doing this summer as well as our long-term vision!

Working Group participants posed for a group shot after meeting three!

Do You Have STAR Power?

Most RAPPers since the late teens have all had the fun-amazing-frustrating-enlightening-fun experience of playing STAR Power. I keep this game a staple of Fall Retreat because it gives lots of opportunity for interaction and getting-to-know-ya as well as gives us a great place to start in our discussions around privilege, oppression, social construction of identities, and power structures.

Of late, I've gotten an increase in interest in the game. RAPPORT will be leading several workshops where the group plays STAR Power in the next month.

Our first is open for visitors and helpers! Missed the opportunity to play at your retreat? Want to participate "behind the scenes" this time around? Join us this coming Monday, November 23rd, at 9:30PM. Lisa (RAPP XXIV) is offering a night of STAR Power (and yummy food) to the Gen-1 House in Stratford Heights and other guests (this is you).

RAPP XXV playing STAR Power.
RAPP XVIII playing STAR Power.

RAPP XXIII playing STAR Power.

-Rebecca

Heading Home, Pt. II

More pictures of RAPPers on retreat at Grailville. :)

RAPP XII in Hodie.A RAPP group (XIII , perhaps?) upstairs in Hodie.

XVIII relaxing in the basement of Hodie.

RAPP XXII waiting for the bus home on Spring Retreat.

RAPP XXIII waiting on the bus at Winter Retreat.