The Winged M, January 2021

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New Year MAC Fitness: The Evolution of Excellence – page 26 JANUARY 2021

CRAIG MITCHELLDYER

Multnomah Athletic Club’s mission: Enrich lives, foster friendships and build upon traditions of excellence in athletic, wellness and social programs.

JANUARY 2021 | VOL. 110 No. 1

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Contents FEATURED

26 | MAC to the Future New fitness space is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the club’s evolution.

33 | Stories to Tell Award-winning author avoids pretense while helping students get published.

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Stephanie Cameron Director Julia Omelchuck Graphic Designer/ Ad Services Coordinator Kelly Robb Marketing Manager Jake Ten Pas Copywriter Allyson Wilinski Managing Editor

CLUB NEWS

WELLNESS

9 | Faces of MAC 11 | Board Candidates 13 | Playschool Registration 13 | House Committee 15 | Annual Meeting 16 | Spin-A-Thon 17 | MAF Tributes 19 | Virtual Offerings 21 | In Memoriam

48-49 Detox in the New Year By the Numbers

CULINARY 24-25 Cooking Demo Crab Festival To-Go

EVENTS 36-42 Oregon Hiking Trails Winter Blitz Begins

AT H L E T I C S 52 | Triathlon & Running 54 | Outside Fitness 56 | Climbing 58 | Handball 60 | Tennis 62 | Group Exercise 62 | Pickleball

5 | Secretary’s Column 7 | GM’s Column 44 | Scrapbook 64 | Walk Across America 66 | Bylaws Amendment 68 | MAC Marketplace 69 | Advertiser Index 70 | From the Archives

ON THE COVER The remodeled Fitness Room (formerly Exercise and Conditioning Room) is scheduled to have its grand unveiling in February. Cover design by Julia Omelchuck.

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SECRETARY’S COLUMN

O A PLATINUM CLUB

President

William Lee Vice President

Marianne Brophy Ritchie Treasurer

Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch Secretary

Michael Silvey Trustees

Stephen Brown Kyle Goulard Mike Mathews Chase McPherson Robert Torch Irma Valdez Marilyn Whitaker Reidun Zander General Manager

Charles Leverton Business Unit Leaders Business Services

Matt Abraham Athletics and Engagement

Jason Amos Communications

Stephanie Cameron Portfolio and Governance Support Elsa Lemoine Club Operations

John Sterbis

Ways to Reach MAC atyourservice@themac.com or 503-517-7235 themac.com/group/pages/contact-us

n behalf of the Board of Trustees, Happy New Year! The club endured a very challenging 2020, and while hopefully 2021 will bring a bit more normalcy, we should expect the unexpected and more challenges ahead until the pandemic is truly under control.

promoting and conducting events and programs both in-person and virtually.

A big thank you to all who have been involved in those committees. The committee system at MAC truly sets us apart from any other athletic club in the country, if not the world. Your personal involvement in those committees is the key to our ongoing success.

Michael Silvey SECRETARY

One Hundred Thirty Years As MAC celebrates a noteworthy anniversary in 2021, it’s worth remembering that the club has gone through some very trying times during its 130-year history.

The Legacy of the Twenty-Six, A Celebration of the First 100 Years of the Multnomah Athletic Club, published in 1991, chronicles many of those difficult times, including the destruction by fire of the relatively new clubhouse in 1910, followed by the Great Depression.

Curiously enough, between those two challenging periods, there is no mention in the book of the effects of the Spanish flu on the club in 1918-1920. A little research revealed that the city of Portland was seriously affected by the Spanish flu, schools and businesses were closed, then opened and then closed again. The virus basically ran its course in Portland within a five-month period from October 1918 to February 1919.

Each of us has already endured more than nine months of disruption and restrictions on our use of the club. While the board realizes that these constraints impact member experience, it also has a fiduciary duty to keep MAC fiscally sound and plan for the long term. The board has worked to balance these and other competing interests during the pandemic and will continue to do so.

Committees Going Strong While club use has been disrupted, many of the standing, board and ad hoc committees, which are the backbone of our governance structure, have been meeting regularly via Zoom and planning,

As secretary, one of my duties includes preparing and presenting to the board a triennial review of the club’s Bylaws.

Oregon’s Nonprofit Corporation Law, which took effect January 2020, required significant revisions to the Bylaws, which, after the member comment period, became effective Nov. 11, 2020. The board recently proposed an amendment to the Bylaws to create a new standing committee — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Subject to member comment, the amendment will become effective at the end of March. The committee is presently operating as an ad hoc committee.

Appreciation of Teamwork My fellow officers, Will, Marianne and Connie, and I have worked well together as a team because each of us brings significantly different, but complementary, strengths to the table and we collaborate and support one another in many ways. I truly believe that teamwork is the key to success. I note that Marianne, in her November vice president’s column, mentioned that she grew up on fields, courts and gyms. I did as well, but spent more time in pools as a competitive swimmer in high school, college and then as a masters swimmer for approximately 15 years with the last 10 on MAC’s Masters Swim Team. I hope to get back to competition in the near future.

I believe that being part of a competitive athletic team develops what Joe Loprinzi called the Four Ds: desire, determination, dedication and discipline. That life philosophy is great advice, and Joe, who I never had the pleasure of meeting, was an inspiration to the club for some 60 years!

If he were alive today, he would be looking ahead to the ongoing challenges certainly facing us in 2021, while working toward a happier and healthier new year. Take care all, and be safe!

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MANAGER’S COLUMN Committee Chairs 20s/30s Louie Paul Arts Kirsten Leonard Athletic Debbie Williams Balladeers Jon Lee Basketball Mark Plumlee Budget and Finance Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch Climbing Joanne Siegel Culture and Style Gretchen Sturm Communications Sara Weinstein Cycling Steve Getsiv Dance Cinzia Corio-Holman Diversity Admissions Jenny Kim Early Birds Scott Spaulding Exercise & Decathlon Steve Brown Family Events Emily Whiting Golf Steve McNeill Group Exercise Amy Caplan Gymnastics Lee Rumaner Handball Brian Lee Holiday Decorating Bridget Connolly House Ann Blume Human Resources Connie DunkleWeyrauch Karate Mark Twietmeyer MelloMacs Amy Johnson Member Events Jennifer Strait Membership Jamie Daigle Outdoor Activities Program Sue Rimkeit Pilates Irvin Handelman Property Ken Boyko Racquetball Georgette Blomquist Ski Jeff Albright Social Activities Anne Cleve Squash Byron Gaddis Swim Brad Fennell Synchro Lisa Girard Technology Advisory Joshua Blank Tennis Andrew Randles

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ne mile left Leverton; your race starts now!”

That’s coach Tucker yelling at the 17-yearold version of me.

Exhausted after having completed 2.8 miles of a Charles Leverton cross country GENERAL MANAGER race at a grueling 4:40 pace, I was now rounding the last turn. It was the state championships of my junior year and it was time to run the race of my life. I had to find the strength in my heart to fuel my legs beyond their limits. My hometown was counting on me to not give up. My team needed me, their captain, to not give up.

Our vision, that a few misfit friends from a small farm town could beat the odds, demanded that I not give up.

Today I am 50 pounds heavier than that invincible teenager, but the lessons Tucker pounded into me on those unforgiving Midwest prairies remain. Now my team and I are running another race.

We have run faster than we have ever imagined we could against an opponent who is unrelenting and determined to beat us. We are tired and our legs have long ago reached their limits. But the race is ours to win and we are committed — to the community of 22,000 members who are counting on us, to the staff team that has embraced their community as their family, and to the vision that we have always been and will continue to be America’s preeminent community of health and athletics.

We have turned the page on 2020, a year that has brought the world to its knees and will likely become a watershed moment in our civilization’s history. Although we have turned the corner on a new year, our race is not yet completed. The race has been hard. We have said goodbye to friends,

shed some tears, and had some cathartic moments of vulnerability. We have traversed the challenging terrain of shifting governmental mandates, a global social justice movement, apocalyptic forest fires, and many other operational challenges. Yet here we are, miles into our race, and still at the front of the pack.

In 2020, we delivered virtual offerings to nearly 4,000 homes; we had more than 60,000 check-ins where nearly 10,000 members were able to sweat their worries away for an hour or two; we served more than 100,000 meals, and set the foundation for nearly 2,000 children to become lifelong athletes.

We have turned a seasonal bar into one of the best restaurants in town, turned unconventional spaces into the coolest gym in town (twice), and delighted hundreds of wide-eyed children with a drive-through Santa experience. We did this while learning how to smile with our eyes as our masks covered our faces, how to greet with elbows and not hugs, and how to stay connected when we cannot physically connect.

There is far more that we will deliver in the months to come and the year ahead.

We have just found our stride as we head into our 130th year of operation. We are positioned to become stronger than ever. Whether we remain outdoors or are allowed back into our clubhouse home, we will continue to find ways to win and to serve you, our community.

From the young athlete looking for her chance to compete for a title, to an aging athlete who wants to keep moving, or anyone who just needs to get out of the house, we have you covered.

As for our opponent, COVID, I think I might be able to see the final stretch ahead, and we plan on beating him to the gate. I hope you’ll stay with me because our race starts now.

One mile left. This one’s for you, Tucker.

Triathlon & Running Amy Henderson Volleyball Nikki Metcalf Walking & Hiking Suzanne Zarling Water Fitness Chris Bathurst Water Volleyball Dinda Mills Yoga Daureen Morris

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FACES OF MAC At the age of 12, Natalie Shershow had no idea who Portland-based indie rockers The Shins were, but that didn’t stop her from having a ball, or perhaps a wrecking ball, while filming the video for their track Simple Song. In it, dysfunctional siblings chase each other, and their memories, through their familial home, one step ahead of its demolition. “Here I am at 20, loving that,” she says.

Growing up at MAC might not exactly have been a walk on the dark side, but it did prepare her for the challenges of working in the entertainment industry. “I was constantly inspired by those around me.

Whether it was my dance teachers motivating us all to push ourselves further, or my mom, Maria, and her Zumba friends giving their all in one of Andrea Sexton’s classes.

I feel so grateful to have grown up in this community of hard workers who helped shape my determined nature.”

Shershow moved to New York two years ago to study filmmaking and pursue her love of acting, and is currently studying the latter at the William Esper Studio. She’s living the “nitty-gritty life of a struggling actor” and working on an LGBTQ web series called Never Have I Ever, which is available to view on YouTube.

Shershow got her start with a co-starring role on the locally filmed TNT action drama Leverage. Over the ensuing decade, she has worked on set for a number of independent short films and features, both as onscreen talent and a production assistant. She’s also done commercials, and had a part in the Netflix original series American Vandal.

“I loved growing up in Portland for so many reasons, but one of them is the diversity of lifestyles and subcultures the city has to offer. I love that our film shed light on this. People are accepted for who they truly are, even if that’s a little different or, of course, weird!”

Most recently, she’s starring in My Summer as a Goth, which was released on DirecTV and other on-demand platforms in November. Set in Portland, the film focuses on her character, Joey’s, relationships with new friends and family as she discovers who she is.

“One of the biggest challenges I faced working on the film was researching the Goth subculture in order to accurately depict them,” Shershow says. “I had inaccurately been thinking all along that being Goth just meant that you wear black, and are depressed. I obviously had much to learn and, by the end, I realized that a huge part of identifying as Goth is the affinity for the beauty in darker things.”

Member and local filmmaker Ned Thanhouser recently finished a short-form 17-minute documentary film about a Portland native and prominent MAC member, Ray Tauscher: America’s Forgotten World Champion Motorcycle Racer.

Tauscher was active at MAC as a young man and was the cousin of Al Tauscher, who many members will know from the award given out in his name each year. The honor recognizes inspirational junior members, and Al is referenced in the documentary as Ray’s inspiration.

The film premiered Dec. 4 at the first of several international film festivals. Produced by Thanhouser and his multimedia broadcast journalist son Michael, it recounts the career of Portland’s “Yankee” rider and his rise to international fame as one of the world’s top motorcycle riders.

In 1931, Ray Tauscher was the only person to hold four champion racing titles in Australia, England and France.

“Recently discovered race footage plus Ray’s scrapbooks, photo albums and memorabilia from surviving family members allowed us to tell his life story and achievements,” Thanhouser says. “He attracted huge crowds, was revered by fans, respected by sportswriters, became a local race promoter at the Jantzen Beach Arena and was regarded as a well-rounded sportsman.”

For more information, and to watch the documentary for free, visit raytauscher.com.

Submit information for Faces of MAC to wingedm@themac.com.

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CLUB NEWS

2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEES CANDIDATES The Nominating Committee has selected four candidates for the 2021 Board of Trustees to help lead the club for the next three years. This year’s candidates have extensive experience participating in MAC activities and working within the club’s committee system.

KEENE STUDIO

The candidates are presented and voted on at the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, held Tuesday, Feb. 2.

All members are invited. See page 15 for more information.

Nathan Ayotte

Richard Maxwell

Alison Rosenblum

Katherine O. VanZanten

Executive Vice President, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Number of years as adult member: Seven

Wealth Management (retired)

Development Manager, Tillamook Number of years as adult member: Eight

Attorney at Cable Huston LLP

MAC committee service: Early Birds (chair),

MAC committee service: Synchro, Athletic

Speaking fluent Portuguese

Communications (chair), Property, Capital Budget Subcommittee, Ad Hoc Front Entry, Nominating

Favorite cause: Youth mentorship

Goal yet to be achieved: Catching up on my to-do list

Goal yet to be achieved: Learn to play the piano

Favorite cause: Supporting educational and athletic opportunities for children

Word that best describes me: Straightforward

Favorite cause: OHSU and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation

Favorite way to spend free time: Traveling, working out, at the beach and hanging with my grandson

Favorite cause: Food and agriculture education, hunger

MAC committee service: Athletic (chair), Budget & Finance, House; Nominating, Ad Hoc Lottery 2020, Ad Hoc Membership Categories, Dance, Ad Hoc Budget Review, Ad Hoc 3rd & 4th Floor

Word that best describes me: Optimistic Favorite way to spend free time: Sharing a great meal or playing tennis with my family Favorite MAC memory: The first day I walked into MAC as a member, which had been a goal since high school.

Number of years as adult member: Six MAC committee service: Diversity Admissions (chair), Ad Hoc DEI Goal yet to be achieved:

Favorite MAC memory: Watching my grandson learn how to swim and rock climb.

Word that best describes me: Bubbly Favorite way to spend free time: Planning, prepping and enjoying meals with my daughter

Number of years as adult member: 23

Goal yet to be achieved: Learning to paraglide

Word that best describes me: Adventurous Favorite way to spend free time: Traveling with my family Favorite MAC memory: Holiday Family Fridays. I think one year we won a prize at the Halloween Family Friday!

Favorite MAC memory:

So many Early Bird events.

When else do you get ice cream in the Rose Garden or a margarita on Cinco de Mayo, all before 6:30 a.m., and it’s considered a workout?

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CLUB NEWS

House Committee Sanctions The House Committee enforces rules of conduct for members and guests by investigating infractions and recommending sanctions to the Board of Trustees. Recent board actions are listed below, along with reminders about the applicable club rules.

Club Rules Reminder Abuse of members, nonmembers and staff: Including but not limited to verbal or non-verbal offense, inappropriate gestures and threatening language Behavior unbecoming a member: Any behavior that is deemed inappropriate for a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club, regardless of reference to specific Club Rule Rules violation: Violation of any Club Rule not otherwise categorized.

Including, but not limited to, refusal to present membership card, photographing members without permission

Violations

PlaySchool Registration Opens in February My MAC Playschool will be opening its doors to students who will be between ages of 3½ and 5 by Oct. 1, 2021. Huckleberry classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 7 following safety guidelines provided by the State of Oregon-Early Learning Division. My MAC Playschool’s daily activities focus on each child’s cognitive, physical and social development. Each day, children participate in story time, arts and crafts, snack time and 30 minutes of active play.

Two Huckleberry classes are being offered Monday-Friday mornings, one from 9 a.m. to noon and the other from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Please indicate time preference during registration. An optional lunch hour can be added on a day-by-day basis. This Playschool perk is an additional $6.25 and parents must provide a nut-free lunch for their child.

My MAC PlaySchool Fall 2021 Registration begins at 10 a.m. on the following days: Tuesday, Feb. 2: Priority will be given to families who were enrolled to start Playschool in fall 2020. Please send an email with child’s first and last name, birthdate and preferred time slot to playschool@themac.com. Information sent before Feb. 2 will not be accepted.

• A 57-year-old member with 34 years of tenure was suspended for seven months for abuse of member, nonmembers and staff, behavior unbecoming a member and rules violation.

The member had established a pattern of behavior of being rude to members and repeatedly contacting staff regarding issues outside of their purview.

Wednesday, Feb. 3: Families who were a part of the Playschool program in previous years, please send an email with child’s first and last name, birthdate and preferred time slot to playschool@themac.com.

Information sent before Feb. 3 will not be accepted.

Friday, Feb. 5: General membership enrollment opens at themac.com.

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VIRTUAL AGENDA • REPORT OF OFFICERS • ELECTION OF TRUSTEES • NEW FITNESS ROOM UNVEILING Registration opens Friday, Jan. 1. A link to watch the virtual meeting is included in confirmation email.

Register at themac.com – MAC2021 or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

Kick-off Party January 28, 2021 The Ride and The Move February 14 - 20, 2021 Registration Opens January 1, 2021 100% of event proceeds fund community grant outreach to get youth playing, competing and participating.

Athletics look different, education looks different, gatherings look different. Our commitment to the communities we serve remains resolute. Our community has continued to lean in and step up to enable access to youth participation in sports, one way that you do that is through participating in our Spin-A-Thon fundraiser, and this year even the Spin-A-Thon will look a little different.

The annual event is changing gears and going virtual. Our goal remains the same: to ride and move so that youth have access to sports and education.

There is just so much to love about this event from the volunteers in tutus, the friends, the energy, and the music! That’s why we can’t wait to show you how we’ve adapted and expanded for 2021.

The virtual kickoff celebration, on January 28, is an opportunity for community connection, laughter and building momentum for The Ride and The Move. The Ride and The Move are part of a week-long event set to take place between February 14-20.

The Ride ($100 contribution per person) The Ride will include virtual spin classes, virtual yoga classes and a goodie bag. Attendees of The Ride event will also have access to The Move events and perks.

The Move ($10 contribution per person) The Move will focus on participation of activities or sports of any kind on an individual or team level, concluding with a drawing and prizes at the end of the week. Sharing the fun on an event app!

Details and registration information can be found at MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com or on Instagram and Facebook @multnomahathleticfoundation.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Contact Lisa at info@ multnomahathleticfoundation.com with any questions and ideas.

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MAF Tributes Honor someone special or memorialize someone who has passed away by making a tribute gift to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. To make a contribution, contact MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt at 503-517-2350 or lbendt@ MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

Happy New Year

January’s tributes are listed below.

Mehdi Akhavein (memorial) Joyce Henstrand and Dr. Peter Kiessling Martin L. Schwartz and Marcia Freed Sue and George Stonecliffe Carol Robertson Suzanne and Craig Zarling Betsy Austen (memorial) Julie S. Vigeland

Macey Laurick & MJ Steen

Donald Black (memorial) Howard and Fran Hermanson Herb Black (memorial) Marilyn Grunbaum Bob Gill (memorial) Tom and Sue Marineau Fred “Brud” Horstkotte (memorial) Sue Altstadt Missy Gerber and Steve Reinking Sara Shannon

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CLUB NEWS

B E IN TH E K N O W A B O U T

V I RT UAL O F F E R IN G S MAC continues to adapt and create new exclusive virtual experiences to keep members connected and engaged. Take advantage of all there is to do and see.

WEBSITE

The member homepage at themac.com links to virtual experiences, the latest reopening information, and access to all amenities at the club through reservations!

EMAIL NEWSLETTERS

MAC has dedicated interest groups where members can find the information that matters most to them. Update My Interests from the My Membership page to receive these messages to your inbox.

FACEBOOK GROUPS

Connect with other members via private MAC groups at facebook.com/ MultnomahAthleticClub. Click “Join” for the group(s) that are of interest.

INSTAGRAM

Follow Multnomah Athletic Club and stay connected.

VIMEO CHANNEL

Livestream in-club classes from home, rewatch educational webinars, workout to prerecorded videos from MAC’s fitness instructors at vimeo.com/wingedm.

LINKEDIN

Join MACNet, the club’s Professional Business Networking Group.

Questions on navigating these channels can be directed to At Your Service, atyourservice@themac.com or 503-517-7235.

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CLUB NEWS

In Memoriam Mehdi Akhavein Aug. 3, 1927-Nov. 8, 2020 On Nov. 8, 2020, COVID-19 took the life of longtime MAC member Mehdi Akhavein. Mehdi was born in Iran and came to America to study chemical engineering at MIT. After graduation, he returned home.

Prior to the Iranian Revolution, he and his wife, Roudi, moved to Boston and later settled in Portland.

Known for his charm and bow ties, he was an avid outdoors man. Mehdi loved hiking, diving and skiing. He was a very active member of MAC’s hiking group and also a proficient photographer. He and Roudi traveled extensively, visiting many far-flung friends and family as well as exploring the world.

Mehdi is survived by his wife, Roudi; her family, Rokny and Rana, who live in Portland; their son Jalal, his wife, Karena, and their children, Marina and Alexandre, who live in California.

Bruce MacGregor Hall Dec. 4, 1924-Oct. 1, 2020 Bruce Hall died peacefully at his home in Portland, at the age of 95, with his family close at hand. He was a well-known Portland attorney, with an unusually active mind and colorful personality.

Bruce was born in Hollywood, California, to William Hall of West Virginia and Marguerite Wheeler of Portland. He attended Shawnigan Lake School, Choate and Princeton University.

In 1942, Bruce left Princeton and enlisted in the 10th Mountain Division, reporting to Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado, where he spent the next few years training for mountain warfare. He then attended Officer Candidate School with the 1st Calvary. Second Lieutenant Hall shipped off to Japan in 1945 as part of the occupation forces Forestry Division.

After the war, he returned to Princeton, was a captain of the wrestling team, and graduated with honors in the class of 1950 before attending UC Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law. He began his career with Standard Oil and thereafter returned to his beloved

Portland, where he practiced law for the remainder of his 50-year career. As a lawyer, Bruce was known for his strong litigation skills, honed by long hours spent in state and federal courts. A career highlight was presenting a case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1998. Bruce took great pride in helping smaller businesses prevail against unlawful trade practices imposed by large corporate interests. One example of many was his ultimate victory of judgment reinstatement by the U.S. Supreme Court for local transportation company Mount Hood Stages against the Greyhound Corporation.

Delphine Kinsey April 6, 1931-Nov. 6, 2020 Delphine Kinsey, deeply loved by family and friends, passed away Nov. 6. She was 89.

Delphine was born in Great Britain on April 6, 1931. She loved her school and was such an avid learner that teachers would often turn to her when seeking answers to the day’s lesson with the words, “Let’s ask the Oracle of Delphi.”

Delphine was also very athletic and excelled in a variety of sports, including lacrosse and tennis.

Bruce had a wide range of interests, high energy and commitment to service. He served on the boards of numerous civic organizations, including OMSI, Japan Society of Oregon, 10th Mountain Division, Princeton Alumni, St. Andrews Society, Planned Parenthood, Arlington Club, Racquet Club and the Oregon High Desert Museum. His World War II affiliation with skiing influenced his becoming one of the founding partners of Mt. Hood Meadows ski area, where the family spent many years on the slopes. He was a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club and Skyline Trail Riders. But most importantly, he was involved in farming and forestry at his beloved Willamette Farms in Newberg, Oregon, where he spent countless weekends tending to farm projects with family members and friends. He produced Christmas trees, apples, filberts and, later on, pinot noir wine.

At a fairly young age, Delphine met and married John Dobell, an Englishman who worked for Caltex (a company similar to Texaco in the United States). John’s work took the couple to Kenya and Uganda, where the couple lived for four years. While in Africa, Delphine experienced many adventures, including riding a rhinoceros and petting a cheetah.

The opportunity arose to live in the United States when John met a physician from Portland General Hospital in Sellwood, Oregon. John accepted a position as general manager, and the couple settled down in Lake Oswego with their daughters Sue and Joanna.

After a long marriage, John and Delphine decided to divorce. Delphine enjoyed the single life for several years before meeting William H. (Bill) Kinsey, a Portland attorney and “the love of her life.” They first met at a social event for singles at the Multnomah Athletic Club. They were married in 1979. Delphine’s family immediately grew by three with the addition of stepchildren William W., Gail and Joan.

In 1953, Bruce married Marie Vial, with whom he had four children. Bruce remarried twice, first to Beverly Bates of California (son James K. Hall) and then Janice Hansen of Washington, with whom he lived in Portland and on Orcas Island until returning to Portland to be closer to his children and grandchildren. To keep his active and civic mind busy, he dedicated a great deal of time and energy to relocating the Portlandia statue from relative obscurity at the Graves-Portland Building to a more prominent position at Waterfront Park.

Bill and Delphine were married for almost 20 years. Together they enjoyed skiing, tennis, hiking, traveling around the world and just being together. Bill passed away in 1995. Delphine’s daughter Joanna also was taken too soon, in 2018.

Delphine always enjoyed walking and delighted in the beauty of nature. She passed away peacefully, amid the love of family and caregivers, at Touchmark in Portland.

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Bruce is survived by his former wives, five children: daughters, Victoria (Bruce Byerly), Caroline (Walt McMonies) and sons, MacGregor (former wife Lisa), Peter (Susan) and James (Michael), 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Gregory Marshall Sept. 9, 1949-Oct. 28, 2020 Greg Marshall lost his fight with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) on Oct. 28, 2020. Greg was born in Vancouver, Washington, to Bill and Barbara Marshall.

After graduating from Hudson’s Bay High School, he attended the University of Oregon on a football scholarship, graduating in 1971. This was the beginning of No. 40’s lifelong love for the University of Oregon and the Ducks. He supported the Oregon Athletic Foundation, was the president of the Oregon Club in the late 1970s and had season football tickets from the year he graduated until 2019, when he could no longer walk to his seats.

Greg met his college sweetheart and future wife, Nancy Wilkinson, on campus.

They were married for 49 years. Greg and his family loved playing golf and skiing together. Greg’s biggest regret when he was diagnosed with PSP was that he could not play football and run on the beach with his grandkids the last few years.

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Greg spent his professional life in the financial field and the car business. When not working, he led a life full of fun and activities with many good friends, whether it was on the golf course, the ski slopes, attending Duck football games, playing handball or at the Marshall home in Gearhart on the Oregon Coast. He was very involved at the Multnomah Athletic Club and served on many committees. His favorite contribution to MAC was developing the annual Duck Beaver Blood Drive.

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Greg is survived by his wife Nancy and their two children, Aaron Marshall (Leah), Brooke Ives (Ben), and their four darling grandchildren, Isaac and Stella Marshall, Joseph and Carter Ives. He is also survived by his father, Bill Marshall, his sister, Marilyn Vancil, and brother, Charlie Marshall.

Due to the pandemic, a celebration of life is not being held immediately, but the family intends to hold one when it is safe to get together, in person, to express love and affection for Greg. In the meantime, please remember Greg when the Ducks score their touchdowns, hold up a glass of your favorite beverage with a cheer to No. 40 for the positive attitude he had throughout his journey.

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CULINARY Olive Tapenade Makes approximately 1 ½ cups Delicious as a pasta sauce or an hors d’oeuvre on crostinis with low-fat ricotta cheese, or even mascarpone.

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cup mixed, pitted olives tablespoons capers cloves garlic teaspoons fresh oregano, finely chopped tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped lemon, zested cup extra virgin olive oil pepper to taste

Instructions: 1. Using a food processor, chop olives, capers and garlic.

2. In a mixing bowl, add processed olives mixture and add oregano, parsley, lemon and olive oil. Season to taste with pepper.

3. Store in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator.

Simple, Flavorful, Delicious Sous Chef Deanna Bascom shares tips and favorite recipes Pesto can be made by hand or with the use of a food processor and comes together in minutes! Serve on pasta, grilled fish, chicken breast or steaks. Add a lean protein (5 oz. portions of chicken breast, salmon filet or mahi mahi ) to a pasta for a balanced meal.

The next day, try incorporating leftover pesto into scrambled eggs at breakfast.

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2. Fold in remaining ingredients, add enough oil to make pesto sauce-like.

3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Store in airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator with a thin layer of olive oil on top.

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1891 Tea Boxes To-Go

Java Time The MAC Coffee Cart is open for business, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by the Fourth Floor Entrance for coffee, hot chocolate, tea, muffins, pastries, cookies, bagels, juices and sodas. A QR code menu and paperless receipts make for a touchless purchase experience. Find out what else is happening outside at MAC, see page 54.

Delight in a delicious holiday tradition into the new year. Boxes include an assortment of sweet and savory treats, accompanied by beverages from Steven Smith Teamaker or hot chocolate for little sippers.

Gluten-free options available upon request. Orders must be placed by Wednesday for Saturday pick up in the Turnaround, 10 a.m-noon through Jan. 30. An adult box cost $25; boxes for children ages 3-12 are $15 each. Reserve at themac.com.

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MAC Sous Chef Deanna Bascom and Dietitian Tysen Christensen discuss healthy meal plans, prepare specific dishes and talk about their nutritional value via Zoom.

Learn to make a grilled or oven-baked entrée with easyto-prepare side dishes.

Join Laurent Monteulieu for a discussion of the wines and history of Soléna and Hyland Estates. MAC Executive Chef Philippe Boulot joins the conversation to discuss dinner pairings. The $100 event price includes four wines — a chardonnay, two pinot noirs and one cabernet. An optional dinner to pair with the wines is available for an additional $55 per person, inclusive. Pick up for the wine and dinner is 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, in the Turnaround. MEV113

MAC chefs Boulot, Oswalt and Bascom face off in a chili battle! Each will showcase their individual cooking style and members will decide the ultimate chilly chili champion.

Members drive into the third floor of the Parking Structure at their designated time and get ready to tailgate. Bring camping chairs, blankets and warm clothes for this outdoor culinary showdown. Alcohol will be available for purchase.

The cost is $20 per adult, $15 for kids ages 12 and younger.

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Experience all the fun and flavor of one of MAC’s favorite culinary events. This year’s to-go meal includes Pacific Northwest Dungeness, clam chowder, a selection of charcuterie, classic Caesar salad, pickled and roasted vegetables, garlic cheddar bread, and a selection of mini-desserts.

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New fitness space is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to club evolution

By Jake Ten Pas

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magining Multnomah Athletic Club’s 26 Founders trying to conceive of the club as it exists currently is perhaps a smaller leap than this country’s Founding Fathers foreseeing a future shaped by Facebook.

But not by all that much.

Anybody with a Peloton rig at home, and access to a time machine, is invited to travel back to the original clubhouse on Second Avenue and try to prove to them the hightech bike isn’t some sort of witchcraft.

This year, MAC celebrates 130 years of facing the future fearlessly. While a majority of the clubhouse is closed as of this writing due to the realities of life during a pandemic, the community continues to convene virtually, while fitness, events and culinary leadership thinks outside the

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physical structure for new ways to engage, enhance and entertain.

In some ways, COVID has accelerated the club’s evolution, pushing employees to find fresh approaches for connecting with members that the luxury of in-person interactions might have delayed. The expanded library of group exercise classes, cooking demos, Listen & Learn lectures — and even the successful one-time broadcast of the beloved Holiday Fashion Show — are as much evidence of necessity as forwardthinking invention.

Simultaneously, the long-planned reinvention of the Exercise and Conditioning Room, or simply Fitness Room as it will be known from now, continues to move forward as intended, with an opening date set for February. The conceptual renderings

shared with members in The Winged M, and

by General Manager Charles Leverton and Board of Trustees President William Lee during their virtual Q&A sessions, show a space exploding with possibilities.

As longtime club personal trainer Chris Cain says, “It gives members a free-flowing space, kind of like a white canvas when an artist is working. You give them the tools, you give them the space, and then you go ahead and create movement.”

In the meantime, another movement is afoot in the Parking Structure, aka the member garage. Fitness & Wellness Manager Will Cath, Personal Training Supervisor Andy Shupp, Group Ex Supervisor Linda Spaulding, and so many others, have created a whole new world in which members can meet and share the

benefits of working out together. As the old saying goes, when one door closes, another opens, and MAC is walking confidently through it. In this new age, careful planning combines with collaborative improvisation to continue to offer members an experience unlike anywhere else in the world.

A similar combination of need and inspiration likely laid the original groundwork for MAC. While previous generations of members might not recognize the modern world, they’d certainly relate to the spirit in which the club proceeds into the future. Looking forward and back, MAC perseveres.

Back in the Day MAC is a community steeped in tradition, and it isn’t hard to find a member who will bend your ear with tales of competition and camaraderie past.

“Ione Clair remembers Joe Loprinzi teaching aerobics on KGW in the ‘60s,” says MAC mainstay Leslie Vanbellinghen when asked about the club’s athletic past.

“He was also involved in popularizing new fitness trends at the club, starting both the group Joe’s Joggers and the Lady Bells.”

Cast Vanbellinghen’s memory back, and she’ll sing a song full of legends. “Al Tauscher taught weightlifting, archery, riflery (he was a Marine), tennis and ballroom dancing! Roy Durst taught boxing and wrestling.”

She remembers a day when the women’s weight facility was part of their locker room, and they weren’t allowed to use the men’s weight room, located roughly where Studio One is now. A precursor to the Mporium, Strings ‘N Things was housed across the hall, where the Pilates Studio and Stretching Room have been for many years.

It’s doubtful that the 26 Founders envisioned club shopping boutiques, let alone the advent of television, but both are a part of MAC’s cultural fabric. What once was a training facility for amateur football players looking to better their performance on the field, has become a hub for excellence across the spectrum of human experience, from fitness to food to fellowship.

Exercise & Decathlon Committee member Bill Cordano can attest to this, and says that, for him, the club has been a place where “Buddies used to get together and workout,” as opposed to today’s standard of working out solo with earbuds in. The Continued on page 28

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from their home club, and implementing programs that reflect their interests and the latest science.

Personal Trainer Ace Cauthen (below) and MAC governance liaison Rachel Braun (above) demo exercises for a video shoot in the temporary E&C, housed in the West Gym.

Continued from page 27 fun of common experience was sometimes as compelling as the pursuit of personal fitness, and he recalls from his 50-plus years at the club that the ability to “go down and play squash with a friend” was all that some folks demanded from their facilities.

As the club looks for ways to attract and retain younger members smitten by the “functional fitness” offerings of Crossfit or the scientific competition of Orange Theory, it’s important to remember that the average member is older than age 50.

Loprinzi got many of MAC’s largest demographic segment into group exercise, but what will be the driving force behind tomorrow’s trends?

“Part of what’s kept me in exercise science for so long is that there’s always something you can learn. If you think you know everything, you don’t. There are so many complexities, and there’s so much we still don’t know about the body.”

A couple of trends that have taken hold of the collective fitness consciousness over the past decade or so are the HighIntensity Interval Training (HIIT) of companies such as Orange Theory, and the “functional fitness” of CrossFit. MAC has a long history of listening to members, seeking to understand what they’re looking for

Cain feels like the term “functional fitness” is overused, and not particularly useful. “What is it? You’re functional, but specific to what? If you’re a soccer player, you’re going to need to move like a soccer player. Same for baseball, gymnastics or any other pursuit. Social media and marketing have made functional fitness a buzz term, but it’s more about using the term and methods correctly. The principles of exercise science need to meet the goals and objectives of whoever you’re working with.”

“Our bodies move and are affected three-dimensionally, so you want to train three-dimensionally — and to train singleplane and double-plane movements. It’s all in respect to the endeavor.”

One of the biggest changes members will see to the new Fitness Room is a wide-open area covered in black turf, aka the white canvas Cain mentioned earlier. Anybody who’s spent time in the former E&C Ledge area between the Spin Studio and the Small Weight Room and Studios One and Three, has likely seen Cain and other MAC trainers offering members inventive exercises that serve to break habits and get the body moving in practical manners.

“I’m super pumped about the expanded options that people are going to be able

“It’s going to be interesting to see how older membership adapts to the new space,” Cordano says of the new Fitness Room. “Many of us haven’t been to the club during the pandemic, and we’re all eager to get back to MAC.” If that sounds like a challenge, it’s one that Cain says trainers and leadership are very much up for.

Cain first came to work for MAC around 2001, eventually starting off as floor staff, before becoming a certified personal trainer and returning after a short hiatus.

Over his nearly 20 years with the club, he’s seen a lot of fads and gimmicks come and go, but says that the steady flow of science has continued to push professionals such as himself to learn, adapt and grow.

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to have at their disposal on a regular basis with this new space,” he says. “It’s all about energy, and feeling good, and happiness.

The more tools you have, the more flexibility. You’re not going to be locked into a certain small array of exercises. It allows you a whole bunch of fun options for working out in different ways and feeling like you’re playing at the same time.”

Simultaneously, the equipment from the previous Small Weight Room will move out into the general Fitness Room area, and that space will become a dedicated athletic performance room, with barbells, dumbells and more. “That will cater to the younger members, who are trying to become better athletes, better movers, better for their sport whether it be college, professional, masters, even seniors,” Cain says.

“Anybody who wants to get better, they will have those tools more accessible to them.”

Meanwhile, the Spin Studio will become a high-interval and group-training space with a digital board that will recreate the competition and real-time monitoring members have loved in other programs such as Orange Theory. “You can see your

production, you can see where you’re at relative to other people. So, if you’re competitive, and you like the camaraderie and energy and all that, you’ll love that space,” Cain adds.

The club will continue to provide ample and robust spin opportunities, Cath points out. “We are utilizing our spaces as smartly and efficiently as possible, and making sure areas are not left unused for a majority of the day is a priority, as well.”

“Between all of these spaces, the options will be endless,” Cain concludes.

The Spectacular Now There will be ample coverage of the new Fitness Room in the February Winged M, but as the club waits for the big unveiling, it’s worth noting that it’s not just construction crews hard at work building new club offerings. On a recent Thursday, Cath gathered new Personal Trainer Ace Cauthen and MAC governance liaison and fitness enthusiast Rachel Braun for a video shoot in the temporary E&C, housed in the West Gym.

Along with the club’s AV Department, they filmed a series of short videos illustrating simple exercises catering to a variety of interests and athletic abilities. These will play on a digital display near the functional fitness area in the Fitness Room, giving members inspiration from which to work if they don’t have their own routine or haven’t enlisted the guidance and inspiration of staff such as Cain.

While members can’t yet join trainers in the clubhouse, they can take advantage of MAC’s most recent innovation, the Outside Fitness Zone. As Cauthen was demonstrating maneuvers on a BOSU inside, trainer Jack Brennan was outside in the Parking Structure leading members through a HIIT session in a newly furnished area that would fit in nicely with the design aesthetics of other industrial training spaces. Or, as trustee Mike Mathews said in a recent allstaff meeting, “The Outdoor Fitness Zone is great. I used it last night. Got a W Hotel vibe. Can we keep it full time?”

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Participants can make use of mats, rows of free weights, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes, stretching bands and so much of the other equipment they’ve previously put to good use inside the club.

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Another old saying goes, “Life is what happens while you’re making plans.”

Rather than waiting and seeing, club leadership continues to find new ways to engage a membership hungry for the athletic and social excellence that have defined MAC for 130 years. As everyone eagerly awaits life returning to some semblance of “normal,” the club remains a constant, bringing people together to live, strive, and thrive, regardless of temporary obstacles. WM

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Members Have the Write Stuff Award-winning author avoids pretense while helping MAC students get published

By Jake Ten Pas

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e think we can’t write, that being a writer is reserved for someone special. So false. If you play tennis, you will never be as good as Roger Federer. He is a once-in-a-generation talent. But we are all storytellers. My mission is to build the confidence and skills to allow each student to become the storyteller they were meant to be.”

—Tom Hallman Tom Hallman’s reputation in Portland is such that he could probably teach class to his fellow members in his pajamas if he wanted to. He could saunter in 15 minutes late, kick up his feet, tell students to read his previous stories aloud, and then ask them what they learned. For some renowned personalities, teaching or lecturing can be a way to earn a buck without publishing, but not Hallman.

“He loves to teach. Some people love to teach, and some people teach just to teach. He enjoys it, I believe, as much as we

do because he knows that he is helping us grow. He is making a difference in our lives and how we look at things,” says longtime student Julie Vigeland.

“You feel very safe with him because he’s the first one to talk about his vulnerabilities, and there is not a pompous ounce in his being,” adds her companion in learning, Carrie Stevens. “I mean, you would never know that he’s won so many awards. You would just never know it.”

Stevens actually helped to get Hallman’s Tell Your Story Writing class, to which they both allude, off the ground at MAC. After joining other members in a packed 2008 Culture & Style Committee presentation by the Pulitzer-winning author — for The Oregonian and other publications nationwide — she approached him about teaching a class at the club.

“He spoke like he does; he’s kind of like a Jimmy Stewart of writing. He’s delightful

and kind and a fabulous listener. He talked about the importance of story, how we all have stories to tell, and that, at the end of the day, all that we can leave anybody are our stories.”

Impression made.

Stevens was a student in Hallman’s very first class, and continues to take it several years later. The exchange of ideas and inspiration looks different now, having gone virtual shortly after COVID shut down in-person classes at the club. For some, the idea of another Zoom call might be a turnoff, but both Stevens and Vigeland say that it’s presented new opportunities.

“I feel fortunate that I was able to start in-person. I think that made it possible for me personally,” Vigeland says, adding that class sizes were sometimes as small as three to five students, while the current online format often includes 18 to 20 participants. “The first day of the Zoom class, it Continued on page 34 JANUARY 2021

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County officials ask governor to implement public mask mandate

By MORGAN HUGHES CASPER STAR-TRIBUNE via Wyoming News Exchange

CASPER — County health officials from throughout Wyoming have called on Gov. Mark Gordon to institute a statewide face mask order as COVID-19 infections continue to skyrocket.

Nearly all of the state’s county health officers, as well as leaders of the Wyoming Hospital Association and Wyoming Medical Society, sent a joint letter to Gordon on Thursday afternoon asking that a statewide order be instituted.

“Our numbers have continued to increase as many have disregarded our recommendations. Education and encouragement alone have not achieved desired outcomes. Our health care resources are becoming critically strained with hospitalizations and deaths increasing,” the letter reads.

While the letter says that “all County Health Officers were united in recommending a statewide mask ordinance,” it is signed by officers from 21 of 23 counties. Fremont County does not currently have a health officer. Niobrara County health officer Dr. Joleen Falkenburg also did not sign. The StarTribune has reached out to both Falkenburg and the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department, which distributed the letter, for comment.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Wyoming have continued to exceed previous records throughout the fall. As of Thursday, 192 people were hospitalized for the virus statewide, the most of any time since the pandemic first emerged.

At least 127 people in the state have died from the virus.

The letter from public health leaders addresses the climbing numbers, saying a face mask order would hopefully prevent “more death and disease from COVID-19 among our Wyoming citizens.”

The letter also acknowl-

edges that county health officers are able to request their own local mask requirements but that a statewide mandate would be more effective and efficient. Four counties have already enacted one.

“We feel that a statewide mandate sends a more powerful and effective message in a more timely manner,” the officers wrote.

For a county to enact a local public health order, the county health officer must first request approval from State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist.

Harrist has so far approved orders in Teton, Laramie and Albany counties. Sublette County has also requested a local mask order, the health department said Wednesday.

The Wind River Reservation also has a local mask order, though tribes do not require state approval.

Opposition to face masks has been a familiar obstacle for public health officials looking to promote preventative measures.

Officials at a recent public meeting in Natrona County were shouted down until they adjourned the meeting, as opponents to a local mask order repeatedly interrupted with skepticism of the science being offered by health experts.

But statewide, support for such requirements appears to be growing.

More than 62% of respondents to a November Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center poll supported mask requirements in indoor public places, the highest percentage so far.

More than 2,600 people had signed an online petition calling for a state mask order, as of 6 p.m.

Thursday.

Gordon has declined to support a statewide mask requirement, instead saying he will defer those decisions to local officials.

Both Gordon and Harrist have promoted “personal responsibility” in their pandemic response, calling on residents to wear face masks and social distance regardless of local requirements.

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By JULIE VIGELAND FOR THE NEWS RECORD

Anyone can write

There they were, two bundles of letters wrapped in ribbons untied for years. As I waded through family photos and memorabilia, I came upon the faded envelopes.

It is clear from the handwriting that the letters, which are addressed to my Mom, are from my Dad. Doctors are known for having illegible handwriting. Not my Dad’s.

He must have had good teachers as a youngster as his handwriting is almost artistic.

The two bundles have been sitting on one of the tables I’ve been using to sort photos. For reasons I can’t explain, I’ve been hesitant to open them.

Maybe it feels as though they should be left as is.

Maybe I feel that I would be intruding on their privacy.

But no … the letters weren’t discarded by Mom. They were obviously treasured.

But since their discovery in November, this now being June, the letters have sat there untouched.

Why then today? What possessed me to gingerly pick up the two bundles and bring them to my desk? Perhaps it is the instability of our times given the pandemic. I’ll never know.

But the time is here.

The two tidy stacks appear to be in chronological order, so I start with June 11, 1941.

At the time, my Mom is a nursing student at Mennonite Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois. My Dad is still at the Indiana University Medical Center serving as a teaching and practicing pediatrician.

Dad had recently been Mom’s pediatric nursing instructor.

They were engaged by the time of the first saved letter.

Dad alludes to the fact the following Sunday is Father’s Day. He asks Mom to “... give my regards next Sunday to my future Father-in-Law. He sort of comes under the classification on Father’s Day, doesn’t he?”

Nearly 40 years in the business have taught me that readers are bombarded and overwhelmed with facts. What we long for, though, is meaning and a connection at a deeper and more universal level. and that’s why the Gillette News record will be running, from time to time, stories from students who are in my writing class, which I’ve been teaching for the past 10 years in Portland, Oregon.

I take great satisfaction in helping so-called non-writers find and write stories from their lives and experiences. They walk into my room believing they don’t have what it takes to be a writer. I remind them if they follow their hearts, they will discover they are storytellers. as we all are at our core.

These stories have nothing to do with Gillette.

They do, however, have everything to do with life.

If you are interested in contacting me to tell me your story, I’d like to hear from you.

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Involuntary tears well in my eyes. I must be careful not to drop a tear onto the letter. I just stare and stare at it.

I have photos of my parents from the times of their courtship, so I envision them.

Through the words on the page I can feel their joy and love. Oh, how I wish I had the letters from Mom to Dad. And I know they wrote back and forth.

“I didn’t get a letter from you today, Dear, so I supposed the mails are acting up again. I guess we’ll have to expect that once in a while, but I think they would be more careful if they knew how much I miss hearing from you.

Do you suppose I had better go down and tell them?”

This is vintage Dad. I can hear him say this as if he were sitting here right next to me.

It is haunting and wonderful.

And given his comment, I take a closer look at the dates of the letters. Yes, there is one for each day.

I make it through 14 letters, two pages each, and it is time to just think about my parents and let the letters rest some

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Continued from page 33 was pretty overwhelming for me, but Tom started off by telling us how he would run it, saying it was an experiment for all of us, and that we’d see what happened. It turned out to be amazing!”

appealing. After taking a couple of sessions off, “I decided to get back into the rodeo.

Particularly in the winter, it’s not really my jam to be coming home at 9:30 at night.

Since it was going to be Zoom, it was very attractive.”

It also turned out that trying to get thoughtfully through the writing of nearly 20 students every other week was a tall order, and Hallman quickly proposed meeting weekly instead, and at no additional cost. This allowed half the students to share what they’d written each week, and the other half to give analytical feedback, not to mention plenty of support.

“Being online puts a layer of protection between you and the other people. If you select the gallery view, there’s no way you can look at 18 Brady Bunch pictures and see their reactions,” Stevens says, laughing. “Normally, I’m a people person, and don’t love Zoom meetings because you can’t see people’s faces. This is different because Tom runs the class, and people aren’t talking. When you’re reading, you’re kind of at the podium, and others are being attentive, more like an audience.”

“The fact that we met every week brought this class so close together,” Vigeland adds. “We all talk about the MAC family. I would say that this is one of those family groups, and probably no one really expected it out of a writing class.”

If that sounds like Stevens doesn’t trust her classmates, it’s actually quite the opposite. “When you’re writing something that makes you vulnerable, you really have to For Stevens, who dislikes driving at NEUROLOGICAL CARE trust Serving The Needs of your Centralaudience.

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Twenty-four hours have passed and I’m ready to take another look at my parents’ love affair through Dad’s letters.

And that it was, a love affair. I know clearly now from reading that their first date was April and they were engaged a month later in May I always knew my Dad as the humblest of men, although he was extraordinarily accomplished. And in his speaking about training the new interns in a July 1 letter, it is clear he was always that way.

“Well, we have spent all day getting the new men broken in. A person feels pretty green starting an internship, and some of us never do quite get over that feeling.”

This was who he was. It is part of what made him a loving pediatrician, husband and father. He was my Dad, whose hugs of understanding and words of encouragement would console me as a child and young adult.

Stories I heard for years ring throughout the letters. Dad

loved visiting Mom’s parents at their farm in Gibson City, Illinois.

As I read his description of the visits, I am brought back to whenever I was ill as a child. Mom would regale me with stories of the farm.

Scrappy the dog romping with her. Gathering eggs from the hens for morning breakfast. And ... we could never have cats because of her memory of ringworms.

Given my upbringing, it is almost impossible for me to use a swear word. It is ingrained in me not to do so.

Neither of my parents, from the time I remember, ever said a swear word.

So, it brought a broad grin to my face when I read in a P.S. comment: ”I just saw Dot and she feels like h__.”

Even here Dad isn’t going to write out the word.

It’s time to put the letters away for a while. I am overwhelmed with emotion. I do feel a bit as though I am peeking into the private lives of lovers who just happen to be my parents! But it is such a treasure to learn new things and recall references to others. I’m so curious regarding things about which I’ll never know.

It is now early September and the remaining letters are still on my desk. It is past time to return to them. I open the last ribbon-bound group. I read the first letter.

And I realize I can’t do it.

It seems as though reading letters from a happier time would be the perfect anecdote for the pandemic times of today. But I feel almost paralyzed. My stomach is in knots.

I have a lump in my throat.

Confusion sets in as to why I feel this way. I loved reading the earlier letters.

But I can’t do it.

So ... the letters remain on the desk. The bow back on the bundle. The stories from them remain locked inside their tidy envelopes. There will come a time when it is right.

Not today.

KEEP YOUR MINERALS IN WYOMING people in this class are very supportive, and I do trust them and feel that I can be very open with them. It’s a safe place to experiment.”

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She also points out that one of the best things about Hallman is his ability to see stories in authors’ lives, the potential of which they might not even be fully aware.

In November 2019, Vigeland began the time-intensive project of digitizing family photos, and while combing through boxes of images, she came across two packets of letters from her mom to her dad shortly after they got engaged. They’ve both since passed away.

“I was talking about my photo project in the first class of 2020, and mentioned that I also had these letters. Tom asked, ‘What letters? You know, that’s a story!’ That’s classic Tom,” Vigeland says.

Her published piece grew out of that simple question. She carefully chronicled the reading of those letters, memories they brought back, and her ultimate inability to get through them all because of the feelings they conjured. “It was just knowing my parents in a different way than ever before, which was so emotional for me.”

“I think that Tom opens your eyes, not necessarily to writing the great American novel, but to the story that is right in front of you,” Stevens explains. “It could be seeing a person sitting on a bench by a bus, somebody else sitting next to them and maybe saying something to them, and it makes you wonder, ‘Do they know each other or are they just passing time?’ He just makes the world more Technicolor.”

Stevens’ work has now been published in both the Gillette News Record, a paper with which Hallman has a relationship, and a magazine called Connections. While she says that she initially took the class with the idea of writing essays, it was actually more of a compulsion to create, an “itching under the skin.” Also a painter, Stevens sees parallels between that drive to communicate regardless of medium.

“When you’re writing, you’re making people feel good, safe, frightened or apprehensive. The same is true when you look at a Munch painting or listen to March of the Marionettes. I think that they all go together in a beautiful tapestry.”

Some join Tell Your Story to write a memoir, while others realize detailed plans for fictional narratives or historical biographies. Whatever brings them to the class, through creating a safe space, Hallman helps them to turn their ideas or drafts into something that can make a difference in their lives and others’.

“Carrie and Julie are classic examples of how humans are natural storytellers.

All it takes is an understanding of the craft to allow what is within us to be shared with others, through words,” Hallman says.

“They are examples of what is possible.

Not a dream, but reality.”

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Oregon Hiking Trails Take Center Stage 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28

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Guidebook author, TKO volunteer and longtime Oregon Hikers contributor Cheryl Hill joins Wendy Gorton, TKO board member and author of 50 Hikes with Kids – Oregon, and TKO Engagement Manager Natalie Ferraro for a discussion about the past, present and future of the beloved repository of PNW hiking knowledge. Gorton and Hill also share their experiences authoring guidebooks. The presentation is followed by a Q&A. There is no cost to attend; a Zoom link is included in the confirmation email. TKO100

A lifelong Cascadian, Natalie Ferraro (left) grew up hiking, camping and climbing trees in southwest Washington. She earned her degree in environmental science from Washington State University and has worked in outdoor recreation and education since 2012. She joined the staff of Trailkeepers of Oregon in 2018 and in addition to supporting all of TKO’s volunteer and fundraising programs, she also manages the Trail Ambassador Network.

Wendy Gorton (middle) holds a master’s degree in learning technologies and is a former classroom teacher. As part of her quest to bring science education alive, she worked as a National Geographic fellow in Australia researching Tasmanian devils, a PolarTREC teacher researcher in archaeology in Alaska, an Earthwatch teacher fellow in the Bahamas and New Orleans, and a GoNorth! teacher explorer studying climate change via dogsled in Scandanavia. Today, she is a global education consultant who trains other educators around the world. She has written four 50 Hikes with Kids guides. In addition to many outdoor pursuits, she also enjoys yoga, photography and hanging out with her family in Portland.

Oregon native Cheryl Hill (right) is an avid hiker, photographer and fire lookout enthusiast.

She works as a librarian in a public library and in her free time volunteers in the Gorge and on Mt. Hood interacting with and educating visitors. She enjoys hiking and backpacking, and is working toward her goal of visiting every standing fire lookout in Oregon. She is the author of Mount Hood National Forest (2014) and Fire Lookouts of Oregon (2016).

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EVENTS

Stay connected virtually while in-person gatherings are still restricted inside the club.

Select January and February events and classes are listed here. Check the MAC@Home webpage for a complete list, including more Athletics & Wellness and Culinary offerings.

Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 2-3 Holiday Undecorating 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.

The Holiday Decorating Committee invites all members to join the oh-soglamorous “un-decorating” festivities at MAC. Volunteers ages 10 and older can join either the morning or afternoon shift.

All-day participation is greatly appreciated too. Those younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a great opportunity for junior members to earn volunteer service hours. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are provided. Register at themac.com. MEV459, MEV460

Mondays, Jan. 4-Feb. 1 Fit in Five for Families 6-7 p.m.

This virtual, five-week series includes nutrition education focusing on healthy habits for families, guided exercise, weekly activity and/or food-friendly challenges and meal plans. Sessions are led by Registered Dietitian Tysen Christensen. There is a $50 fee per family and Zoom details are shared following registration. YPC605

Monday, Jan. 11Saturday, Feb. 13 Winter Blitz Earn points by pursuing healthy goals at MAC or at home. Each time you work out, enter the date, activity and points earned on a weekly tracking form. Points are accumulated based on the time or energy required according to a schedule determined by the committee. Prizes are awarded to the highest point getters in each age category.

There is no cost to participate. WBL21

Monday, Jan. 11 Listen & Learn: Demystifying Residential Styles in Portland

Tuesday, Jan. 12 Virtual Cooking Demo

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Learn how to make nutritionally balanced meals from fresh local produce with MAC Sous Chef Deanna Bascom and Dietitian Tysen Christensen. The cost is $5 for each

Join Walking & Hiking’s Eric Wheeler for an overview of historic residential styles, structural elements and details with insight into distinctive architectural landscapes in Portland. The cost to attend this virtual event is $5 per household. Please register all those attending, but only register for one Zoom link under optional items.

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Virtual Trivia Night 7-9 p.m.

Sign up with a team of six or register solo and be added to a group. The cost is $5 per person. A Zoom link and more details are provided after registration. MEV361

Tuesday, Jan. 12 Mad Science: Dry Ice Capades 4-5 p.m.

Manipulate matter in all of its three states!

Freeze water in a matter of seconds, produce dense clouds of vapor and make metal sizzle! Zoom details and kit pick-up information are included with confirmation email. Each participant needs to be registered so that they receive their own kit.

The cost is $10 per child. MAD112

Ray Atkeson’s Color Images 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Photographer Ray Atkeson left his indelible, iconic signature on Oregon’s history with his timeless photographs. His stepson, photographer Rick Schafer, shares details of Atkeson’s life, vision and skill through color images. There is no cost to attend this virtual event. A Zoom link is provided after registration. MEV678

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class, or purchase an ingredient box for $30 to get the fee waived. See page 25 for more information. MEV111

Virtual Valentine’s Couples Cooking Class 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Get ready to cook and drink with Executive Sous Chef Philip Oswalt and Bar Manager Roni Pervizi. The cost is $55 per person, inclusive. Boxes are available for pick up 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 in the Turnaround.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Virtual Professional Business Networking 7:30-9 a.m.

Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. The cost is $5 to register and receive the Zoom link.

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Thursday, Jan. 14 Virtual Winemakers Dinner 5-6 p.m.

Join Laurent Monteulieu for a virtual discussion of the wines and history of Soléna and Hyland Estates. MAC Executive Chef Philippe Boulot joins the conversation to discuss dinner pairings. See page 25 for more details. MEV313

Campaign for Inclusion Panel Discussion 6-7:15 p.m.

This month’s topic is Barriers to Inclusion and the Impact on Mental Health. The free Zoom event is cohosted by MAC’s Diversity Admission Committee and MAF’s Governance Committee. Please register all those attending at themac.com.

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Friday, Jan. 15 Chilly Chili Tailgate 5 and 6:30 p.m.

MAC’s Boulot, Oswalt and Bascom face off in a chili showdown! Each will showcase their individual cooking style and members will decide the ultimate chilly chili champion. See page 25 for more details.

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Monday, Jan. 18 Virtual History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

The book chosen for January is Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire by Kurt Andersen. Contact Chet Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail.com or 503-805-5461.

Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 20-21 Crab Festival To-Go

Wednesday, Jan. 27 Listen & Learn: Connecting the Health of Our Society to the Health of Our Forests

4-6 p.m. pickup window This month, Crab Fest is a multiday to-go experience featuring Pacific Northwest Dungeness, clam chowder, a selection of charcuterie, classic Caesar salad and much more. The cost is $49 per person, inclusive.

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Monday, Jan. 25 Virtual Trivia Night 7-9 p.m.

Sign up with a team of six or register solo and be added to a group. The cost is $5 per person. A Zoom link and more details are provided after registration. MEV362

Tuesday, Jan. 26 Evening Literary Group 7 p.m.

This month’s book is The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson. Contact Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com.

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Thursday, Jan. 28 Virtual Style Edit with Scarlet Chamberlin 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join virtual 2021 style makeover and Q&A with an award-winning stylist to the stars.

Chamberlin will help guide members in creative ways to make the most out of their closet and what key pieces to add for the new year. There is no cost to attend.

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Join World Forestry Executive Director Joe Furia as he outlines a new vision for the 55-year-old Portland nonprofit. The cost to attend this virtual event is $5 per household. Please register all those attending, but only register for one Zoom link under optional items. MEV371

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Tuesday, Feb. 2 Virtual MAC Annual Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m.

On the agenda: Report of officers, election of Board of Trustee members and Fitness Room unveiling. Registration required. A link to watch is included in each confirmation email. MAC2021

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The event will showcase highlights of the group’s history, an appreciation of the classic songbook and recent musical projects.

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Thursday, Feb. 18 Celebration of Champions 7-8 p.m.

MAC’s annual celebration of nominees and winners of the Joe Loprinzi and Mel Fox awards is going virtual. Also recognized in this year’s event are the 2020 National Champions and athletes who have gone above and beyond during COVID. Sport committees and family and friends of those being celebrated are welcomed to an interactive and engaging virtual environment with special surprises along the way. Attendees can pick up a celebration pack from the club before the event to help enhance the experience. COC2021

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Tuesday, Feb. 23 Listen & Learn: Ladd’s Addition 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Walking & Hiking’s Eric Wheeler for a look at the historic Ladd’s Addition neighborhood, known for its “X in a box” street grid and numerous Arts and Crafts houses.The cost to attend this virtual event is $5 per household. Please register all those attending, but only register for one Zoom link under optional items. MEV372

Evening Literary Group 7 p.m.

The book chosen for February is Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout. Contact Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com.

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Members celebrated Waldemar Holowetzki’s retirement after 25 years of coaching tennis at MAC. PHOTOS BY MARTIN BLEECK

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Making Healthy Food Connections in the New Year Naturopath shares unexpected benefits of detox

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just completed a 10-day detox with a group of clients and gained some insights that might surprise some reeaders, especially since they are coming from a naturopath. I do not believe people need to detox regularly, since for the most part our organs of elimination (liver, gastrointestinal system, kidneys) are fully capable of doing their job, but I recognize that those championing detoxes are promoting a subclinical need for the process — helping bodies get rid of accumulated junk like toxins, hormones and medications.

When I thought about my nutrition and was consciously eating and drinking for health, I was more present throughout my day.

Being present while eating and cooking means I made better choices and felt more satisfied after meals. That presence trickled throughout my life. I felt sharper, not anxious, not overwhelmed, not jumping from one task to the next. I also lost some weight, felt less puffy and slept deeper, but it was the presence I felt that shocked me and made me the most grateful.

What I learned most from this detox experience was that I had habits and negative relationships with food. For example, I drink coffee because it’s morning and, therefore, it’s time to drink coffee.

I drink wine because at night it is time to decompress. I was eating and drinking without thought, without want, without need. I finished off my son’s cheese and cracker snacks because they were there, not because I was hungry. I realized that during all those thoughtless moments of eating and drinking I was not present.

As we come through the season of rich foods, excess helpings and alcohol, maybe we should rethink New Years as not a time to lose weight or dry out, but a time to reconnect with food in a way that makes us present and feeling nourished.

I am leading another 10-day detox toward the end of January.

Those interested can email me directly at drlindseysnelson@ gmail.com. Preliminary information on the detox is available in a recorded webinar at drlindseysnelson.com.

—Dr. Lindsey Nelson

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Access to online classes, whether on-demand or live streamed, is easy. Head to the the MAC@Home page and scroll to the Athletics & Wellness section. Under the “Workout Videos” tab, you’ll find workouts grouped by fitness category. You can also look for your favorite teacher or re-watch a livestreamed class you loved within seven days of it first airing. Under the “Wellness” tab, find ways to increase your wellness knowledge or try a short meditation.

Are you getting distracted or derailed from workouts at home? Try these tips to stay focused and motivated:

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400+ Views of on-demand workout videos per week in six different categories*

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t’s never been easier to improve your health from home with MAC. Members are loving the online library of nearly 90 on-demand workout videos that have been created since July 2020. This robust collection Katarina Simko also has an additional HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH 40 wellness videos including meditation and Tai Chi, webinars and Lunch & Learns.

This is all in addition to the livestream Group Ex classes that 650-750 members join weekly.

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1. Put your phone on “do not disturb” or put it in the other room, just like you would in a normal in-person class at the club.

2. Schedule your workouts in your personal and work calendar as meetings. Even if you plan to watch a video and it’s not a live streamed class, schedule it.

3. Lay out your mat, weights, equipment and workout clothes the night before — especially for a morning session. If you plan to watch a video, pick that out the night before too.

4. Call or text a workout buddy to watch a video or follow a live stream class together just like you’d ask a friend to meet you at the club.

5. Meet virtually with a MAC personal trainer (fitness or yoga) or MAC Health & Wellness Coach for more motivation or accountability in getting started with or upping your workout from home routine.

Email fitness@themac.com for more information.

700 Average number of members joining weekly livestream Group Ex classes* *As of Nov. 18, 2020

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My First Ironman

By Fiona Mioriarty

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ronmans are hard. A missed gel, a dropped bottle, or a flat can unravel months’ worth of training. No matter how fast you are, it’s an incredibly long day.

If you manage to do more than one, most athletes say the first Ironman is still the hardest. You don’t have the experience to mentally prepare for what’s about to happen and you have no idea how your body is going to hold up over the course of many grueling hours of racing.

As if that weren’t enough to manage, I decided to do my first Ironman as a professional during a global pandemic. Brilliant.

A quick aside to tell you who I am before getting to the nitty-gritty of what happened in Panama City Beach. My name is Fiona Moriarty and I’m a professional triathlete and newly minted MAC athletic member. I also work full-time at Salesforce as a lead technical writer. This balancing act requires me to train about 25-30 hours a week while navigating the avalanche of emails and responsibilities that come with my job. It’s a lot.

Anyway, back to the race.

Before getting to the start line, it’s incredibly important to stay calm, prep your bike and finalize all of your race nutrition. It’s not a good idea to dash through transition to unsuccessfully find a disposable mask, miss the pro briefing, lose your timing chip and break your race kit. And yes, all of those things happened before I even got to the start line. Thankfully, there were spare chips, no one missed me on the walk over, and I fixed my zipper.

And somewhere along the way, I remembered to breathe.

In the swim start corral, we all tried to figure out where the buoys went and where the swim exited before heading to our individually allotted swim starts (thanks, COVID). I had one of the last slots to be drawn, so my spot was less than ideal. Realistically, I wasn’t going to make the front pack of former-collegiateborderline-mermaid swimmers. So, my plan was to make the second pack and see what happened.

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As far as swimming goes, it’s my biggest weakness. Pre-COVID, I spent six days a week in the water averaging about 25,000 yards a week. After everything shut down, I was limited to two or three swims in the Willamette River per week. I lost my confidence and swim strength. Even when MAC reopened, slots were limited to an hour. I did my best to get prepared, but never felt confident that it was enough.

Nevertheless, I realized about 800 yards into the swim that I hadn’t made the second pack, I was leading it. I got a brief thrill out of my better-than-expected position until I realized something important. I was helping other women save energy while I sighted for buoys and broke the chop for them. Oh well.

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The swim was a two-lap affair with the pro field starting their second lap behind a large wave of slower swimmers. It was absolutely brutal to contend with the waves and packs of folks who would take two hours to swim the distance I was hoping to cover in one. Yikes. I’ve never been happier to feel the soft sand under my fingers as I scraped my way onto the beach and out of the water.

Things start to improve for me the moment I get on the bike course. I just love riding my bike. The speed, the position, and passing hordes of people on the course just makes me smile from the inside out. This 112-mile ride was flatter than a board, but fairly tricky because of aggressive winds. The wind made the ocean swim a nightmare because of the chop and took about 60 miles of the ride straight into a headwind.

The final few miles passed in a mix of pain and happiness. I knew I could make it, I knew I wasn’t in bad shape, and all I had to do was keep moving forward.

With the final turns toward the finish line, the desperation to be done kicked in.

I collapsed over the finish line with the biggest smile on my face as my hamstrings locked. I laughed and cried while someone put me in a wheelchair and handed me a face mask. It was over.

And that was the anticlimactic finish.

Because of COVID, spectators were far, far away and I was left to slowly wander through the maze of gates alone. With my mask on, you couldn’t see the beaming joy of a job well done, expectations met, and years of work finally paying off. My first Ironman was done and I had far exceeded my expectations.

The Tri-Run Committee is putting on a monthly virtual running race series.

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I give myself a pat on the back for working as efficiently as I could. I let others take the brunt of the bad winds, then really let it fly when the wind was at my back. I rode my way from 13th to 6th by the time I racked my bike and was actually excited to tackle the marathon. As I dropped my helmet, I realized that a massive dragonfly had hitched a ride in one of the vents and felt like it had to be a sign of good luck for the run to come.

Most people consider running 26.2 miles torture enough on its own, never mind swimming 2.4 miles and riding 112 beforehand. Add the Florida heat into the mix and you’ve got yourself a seriously challenging marathon even if the course is dead flat.

So it was an absolute surprise that my legs had come around and I was running really well. I started to break up the race mentally by aid station because they were few and far between.

Those oases of cold water and Coke gave me hope and brought my heart rate down so I could keep running consistent splits.

The miles blurred together outside of those stops.

At one point, I saw my partner, Josh, who excitedly told me the fifth place woman was fading. I couldn’t dare to think about it, I just had to keep running my pace and my own race. And then she dropped out. I put a hand to my mouth in surprise, I was in fifth place and there were only six miles to go.

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Beyond the Building: MAC Outside What to Expect Offerings Open-air group classes, including Boot Camp, Strength & Conditioning and Yoga Strength Cardio and weight machines Personal training Sport team training Outdoor tennis and pickleball Coffee Cart

Reservations are also available for massage and physical therapy, inside the clubhouse. themac.com/group/pages/ wellness

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Staff have transformed the member garage into a space for a variety of open-air activities. The fourth floor has been converted into the Outside Fitness Zone, with weights, cardio equipment and areas for working out. The third floor is equipped for sport team training, and recreational sport and group fitness classes.

Reserve a spot at themac.com.

Based on concern for member and employee health, and guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, MAC now requires that masks be worn when on club property. Face shields are no longer allowed as a substitute, although they can be worn in addition to a mask.

Locker rooms and showers are open for members ages 14 and older. Those with a reservation for the Outside Fitness Zone or for a massage can use the locker rooms after their session without making an additional reservation. Those who like to run or walk around the club can make a locker room-only reservation. Entry to the clubhouse is through the fourth floor only.

Parking is available on the first and second floors.

Restrooms are available on the fourth floor for use, but please note there are no changing facilities.

Please dress for outdoor temperatures, and bring water and a yoga mat, if needed.

MAC towels are available for members to use.

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Climbing Gym Finds Fans of All Ages Three friends appreciate time together in updated space As more MAC members began returning to the club this fall, fans of the Climbing Gym had an additional reason to be excited —a significant upgrade to its walls (as reported in the August 2020 Winged M.) The updated climbing wall replaced an older-style textured fiberglass structure. It had served MAC well over the years, but was considered outdated by competitive climbers training for national and international arenas. Two feet taller and constructed according to the latest designs by Entre-Prises USA, the new wall provides a surface conducive to modern route-setting.

The first words that came to Ellewyn Swafford’s mind in describing the new features were “forward-thinking.” A member of the MAC Climbing Team, Swafford reminisced, “I kind of miss the old wall because that’s what I started climbing on eight years ago, but the new wall is definitely better for training.”

The Climbing Team resumed practices in October with masks on, proper social distancing and reduced numbers of participants in the space at any one time.

The first thing Cook appreciated about the new wall was that the modern façade can be better used for emphasizing footwork and technique. It allows coaches and setters to position holds in ways that force the climber to focus on a specific movement. “Avery, I always appreciate watching your climbing technique. Your feet are so precise and quiet,” Swafford pointed out on one route. Climbers with strong footwork are more balanced and conserve energy. Having quiet feet is a clear display of controlling the body through your feet.

It’s one thing to be told to focus on quiet feet using efficient placement, but it’s quite another to actually slow down, look where you are placing your foot, place it and then look for the next move in the sequence. It sounds simple but is more difficult in practice, especially when the body is trying to do a number of other things simultaneously. It helps to observe other climbers and accumulate a mental catalog of moves.

“The technique training potential is fantastic. This is what I needed as a coach, especially for teaching the little beginners,” said Cook when asked what she thought of the renovation. “I’m actually going to miss that old wall surface,” Raaf replied. He had a habit of finding small bumps and edges others didn’t notice.

Punctuated by important safety checks on the harnesses, the JAM Squad conversation wanders from parenting to books to Netflix recommendations. After so much time under stay-at-home constraints, it was particularly beneficial to have some in-person (albeit masked and socially distanced) connection with friends.

“Okay, who’s ready to get on the wall?” asked Cook. Swafford tied into the rope and scanned a new route. “The smooth new wall means precision is even more important now, huh?” he said before scrambling his way up a route and just missing the last hold.

“Looks like I have a new route to project.”

Forward-thinking adults also found a new routine in the space. With flexible work schedules now more commonplace, three friends decided to make a once-aweek midday visit a part of their routine.

John Raaf, Avery Cook and Matt Swafford are the self-described “JAM Squad” who began meeting at lunch on Wednesdays.

Cook, a longtime climber, was previously a member coach for the MAC Climbing Team and is currently a member of the national governing board of USA Climbing. Her son, Atlas (2), recently started climbing at MAC. Raaf began climbing in college and has two sons, Julian (15) and Miles (11), on the Climbing Team.

Swafford took up climbing more recently after his daughter, Ellewyn, joined the team eight years ago. While his first visits were primarily to support her, he’s now adopted climbing as a favorite past time and a focus for physical training.

The JAM Squad: John Raaf, Avery Cook and Matt Swafford

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The mix of mental focus, puzzling out the best sequence, proper movement technique and physical strength make climbing a fun and challenging sport. Each climber moves a little differently, making it even more interesting. Projecting a route is the process of working on it until being able to get to the top, efficiently.

It had been a while since they climbed as a group. “Wait. Who climbs next?”

Swafford asked. Cook helpfully reminds us, “it’s climb, belay, pick” (i.e., choose your next route). This simple saying was their way of managing roles as a group of three where each route only requires two active participants. “I’m going to amp it up a bit and climb the purple route,” said Raaf as he was tying into the rope. It was a pretty difficult route with purple holds that look like organ pipes emerging from the wall at angles and rotated in ways that required a mix of strength, precision and efficiency to finish.

“Climbing with a mask does take some getting used to, but it’s good to be back,” Raaf said. They all agreed that it’s better to participate-with-precautions than to not climb at all. Frankly, after the first few climbs wearing a mask, they didn’t give it much more thought or discussion. It became incorporated into the regular safety routine for climbing and that was it. The enjoyment of climbing, conversation and connection was more important than the changes to prior routines.

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MAC Handball Community Remembers Greg Marshall The MAC Handball community lost a special friend and competitor when Greg Marshall passed away on Oct. 28, 2020.

Marshall took handball as part of a P.E. class while at the University of Oregon. He continued to develop his handball skills playing with many from the athletic department.

However, when he join MAC in 1972, he played a few games of handball and decided to switch to racquetball, and later squash. “I got tired of breaking racquets, so I was reintroduced back to handball in 1978, and I have enjoyed the handball fraternity ever since.”

Marshall was a multi-talented athlete. He went to the University of Oregon on a football scholarship; he was a low-handicap golfer and served as past president of Columbia Edgewater Golf and Country Club; he was also an avid skier and could be found on the slopes throughout Oregon.

Greg Marshall’s absence from MAC will certainly be noticed, especially in the court by his handball friends. Below are tributes from MAC Handball friends. More about his life and family are on page 23.

Tony Heiting: Greg was a true inspiration to all. I remember that when he felt he could no longer physically play handball I would then see him working out in the Exercise & Conditioning Room instead. He had such a competitive spirit until the end. A true athlete and a true friend.

“We have lost a true friend. He will be sorely missed.” —Craig Trull “A great athlete and a great competitor.

We will miss him.” —Tom Wenrich “Fun guy. I enjoyed being around him.”

—Ron Emmerson “I remember Greg in his healthy years.

He left too soon for sure.”

—Curt Heiting “Great athlete, competitor and good sport.” —Steve Lee “He was a very positive person; very enjoyable to play handball with and meet for a beer afterward.” —Frank Romanaggi “Brother Greg will be missed. Such a great competitor. We will see him in the next life.” ­—John Van Gorder

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“Greg was a great guy and athlete.

Always willing to play and make me feel that I was a better play than I am.”

—Jay Maxwell “Great guy, great competitor and great athlete. We should schedule a celebration at Sunday morning’s handball.”

—Sean Carney

“A great man and a huge loss. I’m glad his pain has ended and that he is now in a better place.” —Andy Kangas “Greg was a gentle giant. I also enjoyed playing with him or against him. Never a sour moment. He will be missed.”

—Bob Evenson

“Yet another sad loss to our community.

I have vivid memories of my first games, usually doubles, with Greg taking command of corner kills.” —Mike Steele

“MAC handball, what an amazing group! I had the privilege of playing against him, and losing to Greg many times. He was very welcoming to the new guy.” —Charles Dean

“He was one of my favorites in my former role as a MAC employee. I always appreciated his candor.” —Pete Greer

“Greg was very welcoming to new players and we all enjoyed his company and his spirit.” —Daryl Zarosinski

“So sad – this long insidious illness never diminished his will. Some things you just can’t win.” —Rudy Eissinger

“Exceedingly sad to lose one of our handball fraternity. God bless Greg.”

—Tom Hussey

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Coaches Corner Tennis on TV: Watch to Improve When watching tennis on television, especially high-pressure Grand Slams such as the Australian Open — scheduled for Jan. 18-31 — most viewers concentrate on the flight of the ball back and forth over the net.

While this can be exciting, it’s not always the best way to view the game. Those looking to take a few things away to add to their own game are better off focusing on the smaller things happening on the court.

Most club players only dream of moving like the pros. Even so, every tennis player can move a little more to improve their game. And although footwork is vital, recovery, positioning and pure desire can be just as important.

Recovery is one of the biggest time wasters in club-level tennis. The concept of the game is to hit and move, not to hit, stand and watch. Professional players run to the corners hard, but they also run out of the corners hard. Watch as players get spread on the court and how they attempt to regain position in the middle of the court quickly after striking the ball. Speed kills, but not just speed to the ball.

When discussing positioning in tennis, most assume the talk centers around the

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player. While the positioning of the player is important, the positioning of the opponent and the ball are also key factors. Higherlevel players can quickly take in additional relevant information, process it and hit the next shot accordingly. Think of it as, “If this, then that.” If the opponent is here, then the ball should go there. Gathering more information can be tough when trying to strike the ball, but the improved shot selection easily makes up for the effort.

Desire. Watch professional players’ pure tenacity. They run for balls that seem impossible to reach and not only get there, but are able to do something effective with them. This is something every tennis player can and should do. It is OK for balls to bounce twice, but only after a great effort.

When a player tries hard all the time, their opponents know they must be good just as often. Such relentless pressure throughout a match can break some people down and produce easy errors.

Favorite Things Most people have a favorite. A favorite ice cream flavor, a favorite song, a favorite shot. Most tennis players also have a

favorite pattern. A pattern is a play they will try and run repeatedly if it remains successful. When watching matches on TV, look for patterns. How is a player trying to win points? Is the same thing happening more than once? Think about Rafael Nadal hooking his lefty forehand off to his opponents’ backhand (the ad court, otherwise known as the lefthand side by non-tennis players) only to crush the next forehand down the line.

As you watch, notice how players handle their raw emotions. Every tennis player who has had to hit a second serve down 8-9 in a tiebreaker knows tennis can be an emotionally stressful game. How do the pros do it? Watch for routines. Top players know routines build comfort from control and comfort can be calming when under pressure. Pre-serving routines are the easiest to pick up on. Ever notice Djokovic’s pre-serve bouncing of the ball gets longer in bigger situations? He is showing he is in control and getting into a more comfortable mental state.

Enjoy watching tennis on TV. And if one can learn something in the process, even better.

—Coach Paul Reber

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MAC 2020 Pandemic Tennis League It is well known MAC has a vibrant and enthusiastic tennis community, so when the coronavirus pandemic shut guests out of the club, it became necessary for an all-MAC league to spring into action.

Welcome the Pandemic Tennis League.

Using non-traditional USTA League levels, players were brought together who may not otherwise have had the opportunity to meet, yet alone play. “I saw a lot of players get better during those two months,” says Head Coach Paul Reber. “To me, that is what being a member of a club should bring, a mix of players to be on the court with.”

Pandemic League Champions 6.5 Women: Team Captain Amy Cooney 7.5 Women: Team Captain Catherine Leedy 7.5 Men: Team Captain Patrick Herbst 9.5 Men: Team Captain Todd Siegel Given the success of the Pandemic League and since athletic guests still being restricted from entering MAC, a new team league — the MAC Tennis Draft League — is in the works. See details below.

The MAC Tennis Office would like to thank everyone for participating in the league and for making the MAC Tennis community such a special place.

Tennis Ladders: A Short but Successful Run Men’s and Women’s Singles Tennis Ladders kicked off in late September, but the statewide freeze issued in November brought competition to an abrupt halt. Impressively, during the ladders’ short run, 60 members — 34 women and 26 men — played a total of 135 matches.

A new ladder will begin when the club reopens. For those who missed the initial registration, late entry is permissible, but placement will be at the last spot of the entering players’ level. Contact the Tennis Office to sign up (tennis@themac.com).

Leader Board Iron Players (most matches played) Women: Sara Crate, 8 (5-3)

MAC Tennis Draft League Coming in 2021 Following the success of the MAC Pandemic League, the club is offering another in-house tennis league to quench players’ competitive desires.

In the Draft League, teams of members compete against each other. The idea is to play matches, build the tennis community and raise the level of play of all athletes.

Remember, rising waters lift all boats.

Levels for this team offering will be Women’s 6.5 and 7.5 and Men’s 7.5 and 8.5.

All 2.5 women will be recorded as 3.0 players and 3.0 level men as 3.5 players. Once players register, captains will be determined by the Tennis Office and a virtual draft will occur to develop the teams. Draft night is scheduled for Jan. 19 and 20.

There will not be a team event for toplevel 4.5+ women and 5.0+ men. However, if there are sufficient registrations, a competitive structure will be created for these players as well. Please sign up for the opportunity to play.

Members are strongly encouraging to register for the opportunity to play. All that is needed is an NTRP rating from the USTA, which is easy to acquire, and a willingness to get on the court to compete.

Contact the Tennis Office at tennis@ themac.com for help with an NRTP rating.

The Draft League will remain open for two to three weeks following the reopening of MAC courts in 2021. A Draft Night with captains will be scheduled soon after with match play beginning approximately one month later.

Men: John Helmer and Craig Johanson, 8 (6-2) Best in Show (Top Winning Percentage) Women: Jeanette Thomas 80% (4-1) Men: Elmer Bancud 100% (4-0) Top Dog (No. 1 position) Women: Allison Gregory Men: Carson Hall The MAC Junior Tennis Ladder was up and running with 54 young players registered to compete. Games play began on Oct. 24, and as of the shutdown on Nov. 18, a whopping 62 matches had been played. This breaks down to more than 2.5 matches per day!

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Group Exercise Committee Gives Thanks During these difficult and unpredictable times, the Group Exercise Committee is thankful for all the instructors who accepted the recall to come back physically and virtually. They’ve given it their all!

It’s a testament to their pride and integrity that they’ve stepped up and provided members with the best imaginable experiences.

Pickleball has grown quickly at MAC since it was introduced in 2016. It attracts members of all ages and stripes, primarily because it is a very social, easy-to-learn sport that can be raised to a competitive, nuanced level. “Pickleball is not hard to learn, but like many sports it takes a lifetime to master,” comments 2019 Joe Loprinzi Award recipient Gary McKanna-Smith, adding “so many people are looking for ways to stay active and have a good time, and pickleball is the perfect way to do it.”

Adds member Dana Hunt, “Pickleball provides plenty of opportunity for laughter, which helps to reduce stress.” Unlike tennis, each pickleball player is close enough to the others that casual jokes, comments and conversation can easily be shared.

Lots of people hold the mistaken belief that pickleball is a sport meant for older people who can no longer play more active sports. Pickleball is indeed appealing to older people, but there is no reason younger people should not be playing, as it can be an extremely good workout.

(Doubters should stop by the pickleball courts and watch MAC members play!) “It’s such a fun game that you could easily lose track of time!” Behzad Fakhravar, 41, who is also a tennis player, comments “Once you learn the game you cannot stop playing. It’s very addicting. It becomes your oxygen and you can’t live without it.” Chad Stelling, 40, is the coach of the Varsity Lincoln Boys’ Lacrosse team and is known among MAC

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pickleballers for his ability to dive for the ball, roll and get back up to finish the point.

Pickleball is, above all, adaptable to each player’s age, skill and activity level.

MAC members have stumbled onto the game in a variety of ways. Portland firefighter Steve Sharpe, a former Handball National Champion, explains, “Last summer, some co-workers suggested playing pickleball as an alternative means of working out. I had never heard of pickleball, but after they described the game, I thought, sure, let’s give it a try! We got online and ordered some paddles, balls and a net. Next we grabbed some duct tape and lined out a court in the parking lot. After the first day of playing, I was hooked. It is the perfect game for anyone looking to stay in shape, cross train and have fun!” John Knight was introduced to it by his sister, who lives in Oklahoma, and immediately was drawn in. “I loved it right away — the strategy, the teamwork, the quickness required at the net. Now I am an addict!”

New players are always welcome and MAC players are eager to teach fellow members the rules, techniques and strategies. Mike Monroe comments that “MAC players are kind, thoughtful, friendly and eager to introduce new folks to the sport and help them improve their skill levels.”

As soon as the club is open again for play, stop by and try a pickle. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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MAC members may join at any time.

For information about the program and to submit mileage, please contact Claire Galton at galtoncc@gmail.com.

Mileage as of Nov. 30 Ann Blume, 1,986 Hal Broughton, 25,236 Sally Broughton, 18,584 Ann Durfee, 44,164 Norm Frink, 6,913

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Claire Galton, 42,100 Shannon Leonetti, 81,618 Harriet Maizels, 23,877 Tom Neilsen, 3,412 Linda Opray, 19,881

Dee Poujade, 10,732 Nancy Sergeant, 26,837 Carrie Stucky, 26,571 Barbara Wetzel, 25,870

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SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO AMENDED AND RESTATE BYLAWS OF MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB RELATING PRIMARILY TO THE ADDITION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AS A STANDING COMMISSION

The Club’s Existing Amended and Restated Bylaws (“Bylaws”) are presently amended through November 11, 2020.

The purpose of this minor amendment to the Bylaws is three-fold (i) to create as a standing committee a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee by amending Section 8.1.1 and setting forth its purposes in a new Section 8.7, (ii) to correct the existing Bylaws to show that the Audit Committee is one of the standing committees by amending Section 8.1.1 and (iii) renumber certain subsection of Section 8 of the Bylaws to permit the addition of new Section 8.7 and renumbering existing Section 8.7 through 8.10 to Sections 8.8 through 8.11. Accordingly, with showing the foregoing changes Section 8 of the Bylaws relating to Committees will read as shown below. Pursuant to Section 13.1, an invitation is hereby made to the members to comment on this proposed amendment withing 90 days of the posting on the Club’s website and bulletin board. Please direct your comments to board@themac.com.

8.4. Budget and Finance Committee. The Budget and Finance Committee must recommend and monitor financial policies, procedures, programs, budgets, and investments. The Treasurer will be the chairperson. The Budget and Finance Committee must have not fewer than eight Individual Resident members, two of whom must be Trustees, one each from the first and second year class, and two of whom must be former Trustees, preferably prior Treasurers.

8. Committees.

8.6. Diversity Admissions Committee. The Diversity Admissions Committee must recommend and monitor policies for the Club’s Diversity Admissions program. The Diversity Admissions Committee must have not fewer than eight Individual Resident members.

8.1. Committees.

8.1.1. The Club will have the following standing committees: Audit, Athletic, Budget and Finance, Communications, Diversity Admissions, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, House, Member Events, Membership, and Property. The Board from time to time may establish or dissolve other committees.

8.1.2. The President must annually appoint a chairperson and members of all committees, but the Treasurer will chair the Budget and Finance Committee and the Audit Committee.

8.1.3. Committee Duties. Subject to Board approval, each committee establishes and monitors its own activities, and for reporting and making recommendations to the Board. The Board from time to time may direct committees to accomplish certain tasks and charges. Each committee chairperson is responsible for the supervision of the committee and its duties. Without prior approval of the Board, committees have no right or authority to act for the Club or to contract on behalf of the Club. The chairperson must submit a written annual report on the activities of the committee.

8.2. Audit Committee. The Audit Committee will assist the Board with: oversight of the integrity of the Club’s financial statements; the qualifications, performance, and independence of the Club’s independent auditor; and the Club’s compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. The Treasurer will be the chairperson. The Audit Committee must have not fewer than two Individual Resident members, two of whom must be Trustees, one each from the first and second year class.

8.3. Athletic Committee. The Athletic Committee must recommend and monitor policies, procedures, and programs for athletic activities and services to Club members. The Athletic Committee must have not fewer than eight Individual Resident members. As authorized from time to time by the Board, the athletic activities of the Club will be divided into various categories under the direction of one or more sports committees, which will be under the direction of the Athletic Committee.

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8.5. Communications Committee. The Communications Committee must recommend and monitor policies and procedures involving internal and external club communications. The Communications Committee must have not fewer than eight Individual Resident members. As authorized from time to time by the Board, the communications activities of the Club may be divided into various categories under the direction of one or more subcommittees, which will be under the direction of the Communications Committee.

8.7. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee must recommend and monitor policies, partner with other committees, collaborate on strategy development for designing, coordinating, and organizing plans, initiatives and activities that lead to increased Diversity, Equity and Inclusion throughout the Club. The DEI Committee must have not fewer than eight Individual Resident members.

8.8. 8.7. House Committee. The House Committee must recommend, monitor, and enforce rules of conduct for Club members. The House Committee must have not fewer than eight Individual Resident members.

8.9. 8.8. Member Events Committee. The Member Events Committee must recommend and monitor policies, procedures, and programs for social activities, educational activities, and services to Club members. The Member Events Committee must have not fewer than eight Individual Resident members. As authorized from time to time by the Board, the social and educational activities of the Club may be divided into various categories under the direction of one or more subcommittees, which will be under the direction of the Member Events Committee.

8.10 8.9. Membership Committee. The Membership Committee must recommend and monitor policies and procedures for membership in the Club and, subject to the power of the Board in all cases to grant membership, review applications for membership and recommend action to the Board. The Membership Committee must have not fewer than eight Individual Resident members.

8.11. 8.10. Property Committee. The Property Committee must recommend and monitor policies, procedures, and capital budgets concerning the construction, improvement, maintenance, and replacement of the Club’s physical assets. The Property Committee must have not fewer than eight Individual Resident members.

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From the Archives

This image originally appeared in the March 1963 Winged M.

D

oubles badminton players pose with their trophies after the badminton class championship match for girls ages 13 and older in January 1963.

Linda Fay and Ann Keller, kneeling, won first place. Sally Dana and Pat Keller, standing on the left side, took third. Janice and Cathy McMahon, standing on the right side, came in second.

—Luke Sprunger, archivist

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Kevin J. Koomalsingh, M.D. Surgical Director Providence Heart Transplant Program Providence Heart Institute

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I lived in Trinidad, a small island in the Caribbean, until age 7 when my family moved to New York City.

I attended medical school and surgical training in New York and Los Angeles. I’m happy to be in the Pacific Northwest with my wife and kids, and I enjoy snowboarding, baseball and golf.

Why did you choose Providence?

I came here from University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle because of Providence’s excellent heart failure team, the leadership of Dr. Dan Oseran, and the strong, Mission-based system with good people.

I’ve seen what it takes to build a successful program, and I see those elements here.

What is your dream for Providence Heart Institute?

For three years, I was at Cedars-Sinai, the nation’s No. 1 heart transplant program. Then I spent three years at UW, which has one of the nation’s top 10 heart transplant programs. For the last two years, I led the UW program. I’ve seen what it takes to build a successful program … and I’m dedicated to building a top 10 program here at Providence.

Why does philanthropy matter to your work?

Philanthropy makes our work possible. Top heart transplant centers across the country are successful largely because donors provide the resources to grow and support a very complicated, lifelong treatment.

ProvidenceFoundations.org/heart