The Winged M July 2013

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MAC JUNIORS

“I’d spend more time at the club during the summer if I could invite friends to the Sun Deck Pool without athletic guest restrictions.”

– Tim Malueg “I want to bring my kids someday and have dinner with friends.”

– Lily Graham

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Peter Marks, left, and Derek Wasman finished second and first, respectively, in the MAC Mile. For more photos, see the Club Scrapbook on pages 36-37.

ON THE COVER The Multnomah Athletic Club’s mission: Enrich lives, foster friendships and build upon our traditions of excellence in athletic, social and educational programs.

MAC’s founders likely never could have dreamed of what a family-friendly place the club has become.

With thousands of teens counting themselves as members, The Winged M asks them what amenities they would like to see, and what they want their club to be like in the future, when they are in their parents’ shoes. Left to right, Katie Malueg, Caleb Spiro, Lily Graham and Tim Malueg. Photos by Tim Gunther. time at the d more “i’d spen mer if g the sum the club durin friends to out i could invite Pool with sun deck ictions.” guest restr eg athletic – tim Malu

someday my kids to bring friends.” “i want dinner with am and have – lily Grah

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AC T I V I T I E S

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President’s Column ...................................5 Manager’s Column.....................................7 Sports Shorts............................................. 9 Culinary Corner.......................................11 New Members..........................................16 Facilities....................................................16 House Committee....................................17 In Memoriam............................................19

20s/30s......................................................29 Around the World....................................27 Culture and Style......................................28 Listen and Learn .....................................33 MACorps Volunteer.................................29 MACnet....................................................28 Singles.......................................................30 Social Activities.........................................31 Theater.....................................................34 Travel........................................................39

Basketball..................................................58 Blood Drive..............................................52 Cycling......................................................53 Golf...........................................................59 Handball...................................................60 Karate........................................................49 MerryMacs................................................56 Pilates........................................................46 Spin...........................................................50 Swimming.................................................44 Tennis........................................................54 Walking & Hiking....................................57 Yoga...........................................................64

REGULAR FEATURES Club Scrapbook........................................36 Faces In The Club....................................15 Member Numbers....................................45 Calendar of Events.............................. 14 MAC Marketplace............................... 66 Advertiser Index.................................. 69

JUNIOR ATHLETICS Next month in The Winged M: • MAC Reads: Eighty Days • Fall Class Guide

This magazine is printed on recycled paper.

Gymnastics...............................................42 Racquetball...............................................63 Squash.......................................................64 Swimming.................................................51 Synchro.....................................................61 Volleyball..................................................48

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The Winged M Staff: Michole Jensen, Communications Director; Tony Roberts, Communications Manager; Joseph Palazzo, Electronic Graphic Designer; Lisa House, Advertising Sales Rep; Julia Omelchuck, Graphic Designer/Ad Services Coordinator; Karen Cumbers, Communications Coordinator. Telephone Communications at 503-517-7220. The Winged M (USPS 483-210) is published monthly by Multnomah Athletic Club at 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205. Telephone the club at 503-223-6251. Advertising from members and nonmembers is accepted by The Winged M. The deadline for space reservation is the first of the month preceding issue date. Advertisers in The Winged M are not endorsed

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

A President Carl Burnham III Vice President Jim Cleary Treasurer Craig Iverson Secretary Gwen Farnham

Trustees

Ann Blume Doug Dawley David DeBlasio Darcy Henderson David Horstkotte Robert Nunn Scott Sakamoto Dwight Terry

Committee Chairs

20s/30s Tina Lewis Athletic Mike Wells Balladeers Dan Scribner Basketball Tom Ferris Budget and Finance Craig Iverson Culture and Style Rosalie Stevenson Cycling Jim Laird Dance/Group Exercise Janae Pyle Guinasso/ Pat Warren Decathlon Amy Pellegrin/Brett Moshofsky Diversity Admissions Sandy Moore Early Birds Marcella Renner Exercise & Conditioning Connie DunkleWeyrauch/Joe Murphy Family Events Dana Baioni Golf Barbara Hamlin Gymnastics Ken Boyko Handball Craig Trull Holiday Decorating Leslie Vanden Bos House Linda Higgons Junior Events Tim Malueg/Brigitte Mepham Karate Laurie Farwell MelloMacs Barbara Stalick Member Events Mike Mathews Membership Craig Ruble Merrymacs Dinda Mills Outdoor Activities Program Taylor Boyko Pilates Ed Schneider Polar Bears Dave Brownell Property Cameron Hyde Racquetball Mark Wiggington Ski Jeff Simpson Social Activities Erika Wrenn Squash Marcia Wood Strategic Planning Dave Porter Swimming Ron Williams Synchro Anne Cleve Tennis Antonia Green Triathlon & Running Tyler Dillavou Volleyball Beth Zilbert Walking & Hiking Todd Husband/Martin Schwartz Yoga Carolyn Wood www.theMAC.com

s you have noted that my last column lacked any MAC Facts. Since this column is about junior members, let us start with some statistics: • The club has 3,721 juniors (age 7 thru 17), which represent 21.6 percent of the resident Carl Burnham III PRESIDENT membership. Of those juniors, 64 percent, or 2,394, are between the ages of 12 and 17.

• Juniors involved in MAC competitive sports teams (not recreational club sports): basketball, 120; dance, 25; gymnastics, 105; karate, 10; OAP/climbing, 24; ski, 95; squash, 15; swimming, 165; synchro, 50.

• We have hundreds of other juniors who participate in our recreational and club sports programs.

We are often asked what makes MAC successful. There are several factors, but many of us attribute it to our: athletic facilities and programs; broad offering of social facilities and programs; broad junior program, from competitive athletics to daycare; and the committee system.

MAC is one of very few clubs fortunate enough to have all four of those components. This generates a very strong demand to join and remain a member of the club.

What is the value in having robust junior programs?

Most junior member energy is positive and enthusiastic. The club has fewer disciplinary issues with juniors than adults!

Junior use of the club is often during off-peak hours, late afternoons, evenings, weekends, and, of course, over the summer.

This maximizes the use of the facility and staff. With the aforementioned junior competitive teams, we can afford to have highquality coaches on staff, allowing senior members access to professionals that might not otherwise be available.

In order to maintain a thriving athletic program, the club must have and nourish a junior component. In my personal experience, after my kids started skiing, I eventually began participating on the adult team.

Many parents begin to use the club more, both socially and athletically, while waiting for children to finish an activity.

Junior programs are a huge driver of adult member interaction. You cannot help

but get to know your fellow members when you sit around at an all-day swim meet or volleyball tournament. Kids’ programs are important to members because they build lifetime habits, lifetime relationships, and a connection to the club. And, MAC’s junior program is one of the most-cited reasons lottery applicants give for wanting to join.

Benefits the club brings to juniors The club offers sports and activities for kids not necessarily interested in or able to participate in club or school sports, as well as providing a safe place for kids to hang out, complete homework, eat with mom and dad, and spend time exercising together or just shooting hoops. The Winged M asked junior members, “What do you want the club to be when you grow up,” and almost every junior who responded wants to bring their kids here in the future.

There are not very many places that offer juniors the ability to interact with adults, where they see first-hand positive role models and the result of good lifestyle choices. Watching Bud Lewis interact with juniors in the late evenings in the Exercise and Conditioning Room is fabulous.

Can we improve the junior club experience? Yes, and the club has several projects being considered and reviewed at this time, including: • An ad hoc teen programming committee, chaired by Board Secretary Gwen Farnham, has been charged with developing recommendations detailing how we can better serve our teenage population.

• Reviewing rules pertaining to juniors, like the current limitations on evening use by teenagers.

• Exploring a better-dedicated space where juniors can study and socialize.

• Reviewing options to improve the Junior Weight Room.

• Looking for ways to include more juniors in social programs, Family Fridays and junior dances. Are there more opportunities to develop other activities, especially during non-peak hours?

• Improving information and access to personal trainers for juniors. We have great trainers ready to work with your kids, and they are open to creating small group programs.

• Exploring new ways to communicate with kids who do not read The Winged M or printed material. WM

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MANAGER’S COLUMN

A General Manager Norman Rich nrich@themac.com Senior Executive Assistant Melania Oppat moppat@themac.com

Chief Financial Officer/AGM Tim Arbogast tarbogast@themac.com Security Manager Dennis Wright dwright@themac.com

Controller John Foley jfoley@themac.com Purchasing Manager Barry Kaufman bkaufman@themac.com

Athletic Director Edward Stoner estoner@themac.com Assistant Athletic Director Pete Greer pgreer@themac.com Aquatics Manager Lisa Virtue lvirtue@themac.com Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle dduvauchelle@themac.com Gymnastics Manager Meg Doxtator mdoxtator@themac.com Junior Sports Manager Dan Baggett dbaggett@themac.com Outdoor Manager Chad Failla cfailla@themac.com Squash Manager Khalid Mir kmir@themac.com Tennis Manager Wayne Pickard wpickard@themac.com

Communications Director Michole Jensen mjensen@themac.com Communications Manager Tony Roberts troberts@themac.com

Facilities Director Elsa Lemoine elemoine@themac.com Capital Projects Manager Diane Kelley dkelley@themac.com Physical Plant Manager Dwayne Brantley dbrantley@themac.com

Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry cmcmurry@themac.com Executive Chef Philippe Boulot pboulot@themac.com Catering Manager Dorcas Popp dpopp@themac.com

Human Resources Director Alison Beppler abeppler@themac.com Member Services Director Linda Ornelas lornelas@themac.com Child Care Manager Dawna Yntema dyntema@themac.com Guest Services Manager Christine Natonek cnatonek@themac.com The -M-Porium Manager Tonya Mitchell tmitchell@themac.com Member Events Manager Abby DenUyl adenuyl@themac.com Membership Manager Dave Hanna dhanna@themac.com

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t spring break I enjoyed time with my family while on vacation, but the club was not far from my thoughts. Some of my best columns are written while on vacation.

Our vacation took us on a Caribbean cruise. Like our club, Norm Rich GENERAL MANAGER the ship was full of non-stop activities, with a lot of buzzing around by passengers.

The staff was attentive, looking after more than 3,000 passengers around the clock, feeding everyone three meals a day or more.

The nearly 1,000 staff looked professional in their dress whites and resort wear from nations around the world. It’s good to spend time away, learning what others do well and bringing new ideas home to the club. It’s also great to know our club has many great ideas that are well-executed and cannot be easily duplicated.

I heard a fellow passenger saying to another passenger that his family was making memories while on holiday. My family had the same wish. As we went about making memories one night, we met a couple from Canada who were an inspiration to our family. Michele and Adele were the cutest couple, and talked to our 18-yearold twins about their children and how they encouraged them to make good choices.

They shared the story of how Michele almost died at age 30, spending months in a hospital and two years recovering. His doctor insisted he take disability for the rest of his life, which he fought so he could carry out his desire to not take the easy way out. I know our children had a memorable moment that will last a lifetime.

One interesting thing about a cruise is watching passengers getting comfortable with their starboard versus port and forward versus aft. Most impressive is watching passengers getting to know one another in seven short days. In some cases, long-lasting friendships are gained through getting to know one another in 113,000-ton ships.

Our club has 21,000 members and our staff is international. Our members join the club to exercise, condition and to stay in ship shape. Members want to make memories for their well-being, and families grow closer through the activities that we strive

to offer for everyone’s enjoyment. Our club had, on average, more than 3,300 members transverse the facilities daily during the first quarter of this year, growing year over year by approximately three percent. Our club is diverse in activities too numerous to recite without taking up the rest of my column. Our new members and many longterm members struggle to learn their way around our 610,000 square feet of club. But the most impressive part of our club is the meaningful lifelong friendships established while participating in events here.

I have challenged our directors and they have challenged me to always be at our best.

Our job is complex and our ship is large and difficult to turn; however, we strive to make the changes you want as members, and that we as staff know make our club a better place. While we have avoided rough seas in recent years, smooth sailing is never a given. We plan for the future to ensure our membership remains engaged, committed, involved and passionate about their club. We have our strengths and work on our weaknesses.

We have listened to our members and received extra funding to add classes to a very busy studio schedule. We have added spinning classes and weekend and evening Zumba classes with more classes added after Labor Day. The Athletic Excellence subcommittee has surveyed our membership and is working with the Athletic Committee and management to set a baseline whereby we can improve upon our athletic programs where necessary and enhance facilities, staffing and programming as soon as we can.

This month truly begins summer in Oregon. I am hopeful you and your family can find time to make long-lasting and meaningful memories. The summer is a great time to watch the family grow and to enrich friendships or make new ones with fellow members and guests. Enjoy time together. At the club we have more activities than ever before, opportunities to become quicker, more agile, faster and stronger; learn a new sport or become better in a sport.

Make memories all summer long!

And finally, I’d like to say thanks executive assistant Julie Yocum for all her memorable work. We wish her well as she leaves MAC to join the Oregon Zoo as executive assistant to the zoo director. WM

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t the time this edition of The Winged M arrives at your door, I will be finishing a family vacation away from the club. Summer is typically a time of vacation for many of us. Vacation can be Ed Stoner defined in many ways. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR One way is as a period of time devoted to rest or recreation. In that sense, just about any time at MAC could be a vacation, as you can focus on athletics and recreation here on a regular basis. Another definition for vacation is a respite or time of respite from something.

Given that perspective, you may take a respite from the club and travel or explore other activities as your vacation; or you may choose a combination of the two by taking some time away from the club and exploring something new at the club the rest of that time. Whichever way you choose to define and experience it, I hope you enjoy your summer vacation(s), and want you to know we are still here for you, whether it is your vacation or your return from vacation.

For member grandparents and nonfamily club members with children who might like to have their non-member grandchild or child spend some of their vacation time at MAC this summer, the House Committee and Board of Trustees have approved a pilot program to allow just that through August. You may now register a non-member child or grandchild for a camp or class at MAC. There is a non-member surcharge and you may only register them after members have had the opportunity to register for at least one week. Should you have any questions, please call the admin in the department hosting the camp or class in which you are interested.

I look forward to seeing you around the club this month, unless you choose to take some time off or change your routine as part of your vacation this summer. WM

Club Scoreboard Honoring MAC members for placing first, second or third in state, regional, national or international athletic competitions.

Handball Pacific Northwest Regional Doubles Handball Tournament, Lloyd Athletic Club, Portland, May 31-June 1 Men 1st, open – Aaron Garner and Matt Steele 2nd, open – Sean Steele and partner 1st, 60-plus – Ron Shoquist and John VanGorder 1st, 70-plus – Ed Grossenbacher and Steve Lee Women 1st, open – Kristen Steele and partner

Tennis USTA French Open Grand Slam Doubles Tournament, Vancouver Tennis Center, Vancouver, June 31-July 2 1st, men’s 3.0 doubles – Kristopher Kobin OSAA Championships, Portland Tennis Center, Tualatin Hills Tennis Center, University of Oregon, May 16-18 Girls 1st, 6A singles – Erin Larner 2nd, 6A singles – Bess Waldram 3rd, 6A singles – Cam Kincaid 2nd, 6A doubles – Darby Rosette and Sarah Murphy 1st, 4A doubles – Cassy Lematta and partner Boys 1st, 6A singles – Goutham Sundaram 2nd, 6A singles – Conner Leahy 3rd, 6A singles – Avi Vemuri 1st, 6A doubles – Brian McKittrick and partner 2nd, 6A doubles – Tommy Mulflur and partner 1st, 4A singles – Matt Sipowicz 2nd, 4A singles – MacGregor Beatty 1st, 4A doubles – Kevin Haugh and Josh Yuan 2nd, 4A doubles – Evan Hallmark and partner

Gymnastics Optional State Championships 2013 – Eugene, March 22-23 1st all around, 1st bars, 1st beam 1st beam, level 9, sr. D – Sydney Thomas , 2nd floor, level 7, jr. 13-14, B – Ali Renshaw 1st all around, 1st bars, 2nd beam, 3rd floor, level 8, sr. 16+ – Hannah Savinar Girls Western Nationals, Byers Roseville Gymnastics Club, Rosevillw, Calif., May 2-5 1st bars, level 9, sr. D – Sydney Thomas

The Winged M relies upon individuals and committees to submit event results for the Club Scoreboard. To submit an item: Fill out a Club Scoreboard form providing the athlete’s name, sport, event, date and standing (first, second or third place) and submit the form to Athletic Services. Forms are available in Athletic Services.

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s we celebrate Independence Day, I think of our great country’s ability to welcome people from every corner of the Earth, bringing with them their diverse culinary heritage. The melting pot Cameron of ethnicities in the McMurry United States makes FOOD AND it the most exciting BEVERAGE DIRECTOR place in the world to experience and learn about global cuisines.

Pairing the highest quality ingredients the Northwest has to offer, and the MAC culinary team’s extensive knowledge and talent, gives MAC members an opportunity to taste some of the world’s best cuisines, right here at the club!

The Oregon Berry Festival is in full swing in July with National Strawberry Month. All MAC restaurants feature Oregon berry specials during the month.

On Saturday, July 20, Chef Phil Oswalt pairs a variety of fresh local berries with salads, entrees and desserts during the Men’s Bar Supper Club.

As MACtinis gets ready to turn two years old, stop by and experience the new happy hour from 4-6 p.m. The MACtinis small plates menu pricing is greatly reduced, with house wine, draft beer and well drinks all $4.

The Sports Pub beer dinner series continues on Saturday, July 13 with Chef Deanna Bascom pairing her inspired cuisine with a selection of summer seasonal craft beers.

July is also a month that represents food and beverage that is uniquely American.

Check out our great barbecue skills Friday, July 19 at the Blues, Beers & BBQ tent event. It features local microbrews and a sample of the MAC’s own private label bourbon, from our exclusive 12-year-old Elijah Craig single barrel. This bourbon is only available to MAC members.

On beautiful summer days, MAC’s Sun Deck Pool is a great place to enjoy with your family. Poolside service includes smoothies and special daily frozen cocktails, and is available Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m.-7p.m., when weather is cooperating. WM

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Marinated Olives Bacon and Bleu

Fresh Corn Grits Tako Octopus

Oregon Bay Shrimp Slider Hermiston Watermelon Filet Mignon Tartare

Enjoy a new happy hour offered in MACtinis, an intimate lounge area exclusively for adult members and their guests.

Artisanal Cheese Draft Beer Well Cocktails House Wine

Happy hour is not available on Sundays or during events at JELD-WEN Field.

We politely decline substitutions or to-go orders.

Friday, July 19 6-10 p.m.

The Men’s Bar Butcher Shop moves to the Sun Deck Tent.

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Faces In The Club Senior member member Kent Hartman is the bestselling author of The Wrecking Crew (St. Martin’s Press, 2012) the inside story of the band behind many of the 1960s biggest hits. This little-known group of Los Angeles-based session musicians were responsible for playing on platinum-selling singles of rock ‘n’ roll’s golden era like Mr. Tambouine Man, Good Vibrations and Mrs. Robinson.

Hartmann is a longtime music industry tour merchandiser and marketing consultant. He was for many years an adjunct marketing professor within both the College of Business at Oregon State University and the School of Business at Portland State University. He is also a nationally syndicated radio show producer.

To submit information for Faces In The Club, contact Communications Manager Tony Roberts, 503-517-7220, or troberts@themac.com.

Erin Larner

Goutham Sundaram

MAC tennis players dominated the Oregon State Athletics Association Tennis Championships in May. The 6A girls finals bracket was made up entirely of MAC members, with Jesuit senior Erin Larner winning her second consecutive championship, beating member Bess Waldrum in the final. Members Cam Kincaid and Arianna

Matt Sipowicz

Fardanesh finished third and fourth, respectively.

The 6A boys were nearly as dominant, with MAC scholar athlete and Lincoln High sophomore Goutham Sundaram winning his second consecutive state title.

Jesuit sophomore Connor Leahy, who won a doubles title last year, finished second, while Avi Vemuri was third. MAC’s 6A boys members were also represented in the doubles category, with Sunset senior Brian McKittrick and his partner winning a title, and member Tommy Mulflur and partner finishing second.

MAC boys were also dominant at the 4A level. Oregon

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Episocpal School’s Matt Sipowicz won a title, while member MacGregor Beatty was second.

In 4A doubles, members Kevin Haugh and Josh Yuan won a state title, while member Evan Hallmark and partner took second.

Among 4A girls, Cassy Lematta and her partner won a state doubles title.

Other MAC members who fared well at state include Darby Rosette and Sarah Murphy, who were second in the 6A girls doubles bracket; Dylan King, who won the 6A consolation bracket; Sarah Shattuck, who took fourth in girls doubles at the 6A level; Rachel Nedrow, who took fourth at the 4A level; and Jennifer Rubinstein, who won 4A consolation doubles with her partner.

Josh Yuan

Cassy Lematta

Brian McKittrick

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July 2013 calendar of events Monday, July 1 MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3 Portland Timbers vs. Monarcas Morelia, JELD-WEN Field, 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 4

Portland Timbers vs. L.A. Galaxy, JELD-WEN Field, 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 14 Badminton State Games, 8 a.m. (if needed) Water Polo State Games of Oregon, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Portland Thorns vs. Western New York Flash, JELD-WED Field, 2 p.m.

The club is open from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. for the Fourth of July

Friday, July 19 Racquetball Golf Scramble, Rose City Golf Course, 11 a.m.

Blues, Beer & BBQ, Sun Deck Tent, 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 20 Oregon Berry Supper Club, Men’s Bar, 5 p.m.

Sunday, July 21 Eola Hills Wine Ride, 9 a.m.

Saturday, July 6

Monday, July 22

Brown Bottle Soceity, Men’s Bar, 6 p.m.

Portland Thorns vs. Boston Breakers, JELD-WEN Field, 7:30 p.m.

MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

Fun Field Trip Bike Rides for Adults, Meet in Turnaround, 9-11:30 a.m.

Full Moon Walk at Rocky Butte, 7 p.m.

Monday, July 8

Wednesday, July 24

MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

Hike from MAC to Council Crest, 6 p.m.

MACNet, 7:30-9 a.m.

Fun Field Trip Bike Rides for Adults, Meet in Turnaround, 9-11:30 a.m.

Listen & Learn: What does the Arab Spring Mean for Israel & Palestinians Today, 6:30-8 p.m.

Portland Timbers vs. Norwich City FC, JELD-WEN Field, 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 11

Sunday, July 28

Tuesday, July 9 Gold Cup Soccer, JELD-WEN Field, 5:30 and 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10

Poolside service at the Sun Deck Pool starts and runs through Aug. 30, Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-7p.m.

Friday, July 12 Oregon Berry Festival, Men’s Bar

Saturday, July 13 Second Saturday Bike Ride – Rock Creek Hills, 9 a.m.

Badminton State Games, 8 a.m.

Gymnastics State Games of Oregon, noon Water Polo State Games of Oregon, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Margaritaville, Sun Deck Tent, 5-8 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet, Men’s Bar, 5 p.m.

Summer Seasonal Beer Tasting & Pairing, Sports Pub, 6:30-9 p.m.

The Men’s Bar Butcher Shop moves to the Sun Deck Tent Friday, July 19 from 6-10 p.m. with live blues music, microbrew beers and delicious grilled entrées.

Monday, July 15 MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 16 Beverly Cleary Family Walk, 5:30 p.m.

Tennis Barbeque, Gabriel Park, 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 18

Portland Thorns vs. Chicago Red Stars, JELD-WEN Field, 4 p.m.

Monday, July 29 MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

Fun Field Trip Bike Rides for Adults, Meet in Turnaround, 9-11:30 a.m.

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31 Fun Field Trip Bike Rides for Adults, Meet in Turnaround, 9-11:30 a.m.

MAC Reads Eighty Days Book Purchase Pick Up, Main Lobby, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Portland Thorns vs. Sky Blue FC, JELD-WEN Field, 7:30 p.m.

Hack Hoop Open, Eastmoreland Golf Course, 1 p.m.

Fourth of July Restaurant Hours Thursday, July 4

Friday, July 5

Saturday, July 6

Joe’s: open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Joe’s: open 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

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he club undertakes several facility improvements this summer that may cause temporary disruptions to some parts of the club.

The largest project is the renovation of the current Rock Climbing Wall and construction of a new bouldering wall in the East Gym. Both the climbing wall and East Gym close on Monday, July 22, and remain closed during the six- to eight-week project.

East Gym and Indoor Track both close for renovations during the summer months.

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During August, MAC begins a project to relocate the Junior Sports Offices to the West Gym; OAP offices remain in the same spot. The resurfacing of the Indoor Track also takes place starting the second week in August. The project is expected to last for four weeks, and the track remains closed during that time. WM

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How can we provide a service or opportunity for you? Here are some ideas: Be a connector. Let us know about your favorite nonprofit, perhaps it fits in our funding guidelines.

We want to be proactive in finding community non-profits in order to provide funding support. visit theMAF.org for guidelines and a list of Julie Vigelan recently supported d non-profits. www.themaf. com.

Participate in a foundation event. We have an increasing number of events that raise funds and/or increase awareness of MAF. A fun opportunity for the entire family is the Portland Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 6.

MAF has a water station along the route.

Celebrate a life, note an important milestone, or provide a memorial. We can assist you with this. Contact Lisa Bendt at LBendt@themac.com Donate stock or assets or include MAF in your will. We can provide assistance.

Contribute to an existing endowment fund.

Just let us know, we’re happy to help.

Create a new endowment fund with MAF directly or through the Oregon Community Foundation to help support your favorite athletic activity at MAC. We encourage you to consider this option and can assist you in making it a reality. An endowment in your name or that of another athlete will enrich that sport in perpetuity.

We look forward to finding out how we can help you. We want the emails to ping and the phones to ring.

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onresident family member William A. Barber died April 6, 2013. He was 78. He joined MAC in 1972.

Senior family member Dr. Michael Toner Hope Brodeur died April 25 after a battle with cancer. He was 83.

Physician, runner, sailor, avid bird watcher, ice and mountain climber, family man and devoted husband, Michael was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Dec. 8, 1929, and never sat down. As the oldest of four brothers, he was a leader and risk taker. Michael attended Trinity College School in Ontario, Canada, where his competitive juices flourished as both an accomplished squash player and scholar (except Latin!). He graduated from McGill University and McGill Medical School.

He moved his family from Montreal to Sherbrooke, Quebec, and from Sherbrooke to Portland in pursuit of his passion for medicine, in particular, cardiology. Sight unseen, the move to Portland in 1963 was a one-year commitment that lasted the rest of his life. As an avid golfer and tennis player, he belonged to Waverly Country Club and MAC. While in private practice at Marquam Medical Clinic, he became chairman of the medical staff at St. Vincent’s, City of Roses and Holladay Park hospitals. After decades of private practice, he retired for two weeks, and then against all advice, he opened Sellwood Medical Clinic in January 2003.

Housed in the historic Sellwood building, his medical clinic is thriving, and his legacy lives on through compassionate care of the community at the clinic for generations to come.

Michael is survived by his beautiful wife, Ruth; daughters, Penelope and husband David Hannegan, Mimi and husband Richard S. Legro, and Lisa and husband Michael Whitlock; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nora Belle Hope; and father, Alphonse Toner Hope Brodeur.

Contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to the Providence/St. Vincent Medical Foundation, 9205 S.W. Barnes Rd., Portland, OR 97235.

Senior family preferred member Joyle Cochran Dahl died with his family by his side on April 29 in Los Angeles following a two-month illness. He was 77.

Joyle Cochran Dahl was born in Oakland, Calif. on Oct. 5, 1935 to Judge Carl A. Dahl and Jane V. Dahl.

He moved to Portland as an infant and attended Alameda Elementary and Grant High Schools. He graduated from the University of Oregon and received a bachelor of law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1959. He went to work for the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., then returned to school, earning a master of laws degree from New York University.

He returned to Portland in 1964 and practiced with several law firms. In 1984, he joined Scwabe, Williamson and Wyatt, where he remained until his retirement in 2011. Joyle was an avid athlete and excelled at many sports, including handball, softball, baseball and golf. He was also an ardent follower of his beloved Oregon Ducks. He was a member of the MAC, Waverley Country Club, Astoria Golf Club, Oregon Golf Club and Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif. A talented musician, he excelled on piano and loved to entertain family and friends. In 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Dawn Adele Wood, to whom he was married for 54 years. They have two children, Brenda Dahl (husband, Robert Flatland) of San Rafael, Calif., and Peter Dahl of Portland.

He is also survived by a sister, Kathleen Scanlan of Walnut Creek, Calif.

The family suggests remembrances to the Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation Heart and Vascular Program; the University of Oregon School of Law; Friends of the Children, Portland; and Self Enhancement, Inc. of Portland.

Senior family member Robert W. Gibson was born on November 8, 1945 and passed away on Sunday, May 5. He was 67.

Senior preferred member Margaret Ruth Groening died peacefully in her sleep on April 22 in Portland. She was 94.

She was born Margaret Wiggum on March 23, 1919, in Chisolm, Minn., to Matt and Ingeborg Wiggum, who met on the boat coming to America from Norway.

They settled in Everett, Wash., where the paper mill “smelled like money,” and Matt worked as a machinist. As high school valedictorian and Miss Everett, Margaret’s highest honor was being named May Queen of Linfield College. She graduated from Linfield in 1941 and married classmate Homer Groening, whom she chose because he made her laugh the most.

Margaret taught high school English before starting a family, and her love of language was apparent in the many Double-Crostics she completed (in ink). Margaret and Homer supported the Oregon Symphony, the Portland Trail Blazers and many local yarn shops (Margaret was a talented needlework artist).

Besides Homer, Margaret was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Patty, who died in January 2013.

She is survived by her brother, Arnold; her children, Mark, Matt, Lisa and Maggie; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family thanks the wonderful caregivers from Visiting Angels and the hospice nurses from Housecall Providers.

Special appreciation also goes to loyal friend, Grace Clark.

Senior family member Frank J. Kurz died May 15 at Emanuel Hospital after experiencing a brain aneurysm. He was 61.

He was born on Jan. 17, 1952 in Oakland, Calif., to Stan and Anne Kurz.

He graduated from Skyline High School (Oakland, Calif.) in 1969, completed his engineering degree at the University of California, Berkeley in 1973, married Mary Catherine Wilcox in 1974, graduated from Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas) in 1977, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at OHSU (Portland, Oregon) in 1981. They have lived in Portland since his residency.

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1992. He acted as president while enjoying a full and rich practice. Frank had a zest for life. He met Mary on a high school ski team, which was the starting point of many shared activities and adventures, including traveling, cycling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, skiing and snowboarding. Frank and Mary shared a faith journey that brought joy and depth to their relationship and family. Frank loved his family, friends, colleagues and the many patients with whom he came into contact.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Jacob Smith; his son, Michael Kurz; his sister, Jean Quirk; his brother, Edward Kurz; his sister, Karen Salm; and his 22 nieces and nephews.

Nonresident member Lawrence ‘Larry’ Meyers, passed away unexpectedly, on May 17, at home in Gearhart. He was 71.

Larry was born in Portland on Dec. 13, 1941, to Rosalie and Foster Meyers. He grew up in Portland and graduated from Cleveland High School in 1959, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and an outstanding sprinter on the school track team.

He attended Oregon State University, where he affiliated with Sigma Chi fraternity, and graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in education.

After college, Larry served stateside as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Military Police Corp. Larry began his career in the automotive industry by working at Riviera Motors in Beaverton, rising to vice president/general manager at the dealership.

In 1980, he moved on to become president/general manager of Larry Meyers Porsche-Audi Inc. During this time, Larry was appointed president of the Metro Portland Auto Dealers Association and elected president of the Portland Metropolitan Business Association. In 1989, Larry moved to Gearhart and recently retired from the State of Oregon Department of Transportation.

Larry also devoted his time and energy to a variety of civic and volunteer

activities, including his participation as board member/sponsor of the LPGA Portland Golf Tournament and appointment as chairman of the March of Dimes Oregon Chapter. He particularly enjoyed his work with youth athletic programs at Boys Club of Portland Metropolitan Area and West Sylvan Grade School. Recently, his love of animals drew him to volunteer at Clatsop County Animal Shelter.

An avid tennis player, Larry was a member of The Racquet Club of Portland, where he won numerous tennis awards and championships. Larry enjoyed a huge following of friends from all walks of life and possessed a smile that drew people to him like a magnet. Those close to him will always remember his humor, generous spirit and humility. Larry was a real people person.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mary Donnelly Meyers; daughter, Kristina Geary and husband Frank; grandchildren, Knute and Hannah Geary; stepdaughters, Kirsten Larsen and Stephanie Allenbaugh and their families; and sister, Janet Terpstra and husband John.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Clatsop County Animal Control and Shelter, 1315 SE 29th St, Warrenton, OR 97156.

Senior family member Patricia “Patty” Wogen Wathey experienced a peaceful death on April 30, surrounded by her family at home. She was 62.

She was born in Ames, Iowa on Sept.

17, 1950 to Joseph and Leone (Boyer) Wogen.

Patty graduated with a bachelors degree from the University of Oregon in 1972, where she was a Pi Beta Phi member and a cheerleader. On December 17, 1974 she married James Wathey in Redlands, Calif.; earlier that same year she graduated with a master’s degree in health education from Portland State University.

Patty taught at Mountain View Junior High School in Beaverton from 1974 to 1982. From 1982 on she was primarily a mother and a homemaker, yet she still found the time to author the book Mail Order Shopping in 1983. Patty loved quilts: making them, being a part of quilting groups – anything that was associated with them. In fact, she loved all kinds of

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E sewing; she was very good with her hands.

She was also an avid gardener.

Patty also enjoyed the various activities that came as result of her children’s school and sports involvement, which included skiing. Patty was a member of the Junior League of Portland, the MAC, the Oswego Lake Country Club and Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lake Oswego.

In August of 2007, Patty was diagnosed with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, James; children, Brig Wathey, Brittany Olsen and Cooper Wathey; brother, Jim Wogen; and sister, Krissanne Eagleberger. She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Portland Rose Garden, University of Oregon Rally Squad or Portland Police Bureau Mounted Patrol Unit.

Multnomah Athletic Foundation Honorariums Honoring the names in bold.

Selwyn Bingham Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Keller Burke and Barbara Rice Michael Selleck Tom and Ann Usher Peggy and Joe Wood Dr. Michael Brodeur Burke and Barbara Rice Julie and Ted Vigeland Peggy and Joe Wood Joyle Dahl Jay Maxwell Michael Selleck John Krippaehne Elaine Spathas Janet Lewis Jukka and Judy Perkiomaki Joe Loprinzi Agnes Hoffman Towner Menefee Paul and Molly Schwabe Contributions honoring current and deceased members help make it possible for MAF to support its mission and help deserving youth in the community. WM

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MAC JUNIORS WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR CLUB TO BE?

by Jenn Director Knudsen photos by Tim Gunther

TWEENS AND TEENS CARE ONLY ABOUT THEMSELVES. RIGHT? Some adults might think that way about MAC’s junior members, ages 11 to 19. Heck, many parents likely feel that way about their own teenagers.

But, talk to some junior members of the club, and it may be high time the adults get an attitude adjustment, instead of the other way around (cue the eye roll).

When asked at a recent Junior Events Committee meeting, “What do you want the club to be when you grow up?” sixth-grader Lily Graham of East Sylvan Middle School says, “I want to bring my kids and have dinner with friends.”

Emily Buchholz, a Cathedral School sixth grader, says: “I want it to be a good place to have fun with my kids.”

And Cloe Butler, a seventh-grader also at Cathedral, thinks similarly. “I want the club to be the place where, when I have a family, they go to work out and participate in activities.”

That’s some impressively long-term and unselfish thinking for middle schoolers. And the club’s decisionmakers (some of them tweens and teens themselves) are trying to think equally long-term.

In addition to the already great opportunities for this demographic at MAC, updates and upgrades are afoot to keep the juniors as happy and involved as possible – now and into the future – when their kids will be in the shoes they’re wearing today.

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT Junior life at the club “is a huge passion for me,” says MAC General Manager Norm Rich, currently in his sixth year at the helm. Reflecting on his own three kids, all of whom will be college students come fall, he adds, “When my juniors came to the club, they didn’t have as many facilities [as the kids do now].”

His son Max, who will play for the Harvard Crimson’s football team this fall, did not fit into the junior workout room’s contraptions six years ago, before he reached the minimum age to use the Exercise and Conditioning Room. “The equipment was smaller than his frame,” his dad says.

About five years ago, MAC President Carl Burnham III’s daughter found herself in a similar situation. Age 11 at the time, she blew out her knee during a club

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ski team practice. Needing to take a break from the slopes and maintain her strength, she went to work out in the junior weight room, but it didn’t meet her needs. Barred from the E&C Room, her fitness options were limited, Burnham explains.

Years later, some related limitations still exist. Take, for instance, the dearth of recreation- or club-level sports, like basketball, soccer and gymnastics. Some MAC juniors say they’d like the option to participate on teams whose competitive level is less cut-throat than the clubs’. Or on those that don’t exist at MAC in the first place, such as club soccer or track and field.

“We want to stay relevant and be top-of-mind so that folks don’t go elsewhere” where such options exist, like 24-Hour Fitness, the Sunset Athletic Clubor Club Sport, Rich says.

And, he adds, space dedicated just for juniors at MAC is inadequate.

“Juniors are so important to me,” Rich says. “We need to serve that demographic better.”

“I’d like a quieter spot to do homework. When I’m in the Junior Lounge, 80 percent of us are trying to do homework, but it can be loud.”

– Caleb Spiro

CHANGES AFOOT And so revisions are in the offing.

The Facilities Master Plan took into consideration juniors’ needs, and many were met, such as turning the outdated MAC Snacks into the more-enticing and brightly lit Joe’s and overhauling the Junior Weight Room to provide better options for juniors.

Another Master Plan item, slated for completion this summer, is the addition of a bouldering wall in the East Gym and an expansion of the existing climbing wall, installed in 2003 and detailed in the June Winged M. This expanded facility offers more space for socializing, and more options for MAC’s competitive climbing program, a group of juniors that won two regional championships this year.

It doesn’t take a child psychologist to tell you that the tween and teen set needs its space away from home to exercise its budding social selves and a safe environment in which to do so.

In that arena, too, MAC is one step ahead.

“We try to incorporate the social angle into what we do,” says Ed Stoner, the club’s director of athletics who, despite his title, is also committed to the social scene at MAC. His kids are in fourth and seventh grades and have tried their hands – and feet – at nearly every recreation class offered at MAC, including tennis, swimming, squash and gymnastics.

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Continued from page 23 cated space for juniors to socialize. And the efforts don’t end here. Indeed, explains Rich, “We’re looking at ways to put in more junior facilities generally.”

That’ll be music to the ears of many club juniors, including siblings Tim and Katie Malueg, Oregon Episcopal School eighth- and 11th-graders, respectively.

Fifth-generation club members, Tim and Katie have grown up at the club experiencing many athletic, social and volunteer opportunities. From their start in Tiny Tots to their current athletic pursuits, they believe their time spent at MAC exposed them to a variety of sports enabling them to choose what they love to do.

Approaching her ninth year of competitive volleyball, Katie credits the club for igniting her interest. “I am grateful for MAC’s volleyball program and 12s teams, where I discovered my passion for the sport by learning the basics while having fun,” she says.

A multisport athlete, Tim can be found working out at MAC on a regular basis. This summer he’s participating in several track and field meets, specializing in sprints and discus, as an unattached USATF athlete.

Tim says, “I think it would be great if MAC established a recognized track and field club for all ages.”

During the summer months, both would like to see expanded Sun Deck Pool hours with the ability to invite guests to swim and hang out, playing ping pong under the Sun Deck Tent. Tim says, “I’d spend more time at the club during the summer if I could invite friends to the Sun Deck Pool without athletic guest restrictions.”

Caleb Spiro, another Al Tauscher Award winner who is heavily involved in the squash program, also sees room for improvement in the junior athletics arena. For the past four years, he has taken part in the Sunday family squash clinics, where experienced teens help out their younger or less-experienced counterparts. He would like to see that sort of peer-to-peer cooperation in other athletic arenas at MAC. “Athletically, I think the club has a chance to be something really special, where a junior can walk in as a beginner and walk out of here as an elite athlete,” he says. “But I feel like kids really need support in athletics. The family clinics have significantly changed MAC squash. I feel like juniors do really well when they get the support of their peers. I’d like to see more programs like that.”

An ad hoc junior committee is also looking at ways to make the club better for young members, and has

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made recommendations for a junior space that includes amenities like WiFi, lots of convenient power outlets, foosball, pool, air hockey, board games, cards, bowling, pinball/arcade games, and a lot of snacks and beverages, and maybe desks, computers, TVs, video games and movies.

Both Tim Malueg and Spiro have suggested that a better place to do homework would be a bonus.

They’re not allowed in the Library, but the Junior Lounge can be too noisy during peak hours. “ I’d like a quieter spot to do homework,” Spiro says.

“When I’m in the Junior Lounge, 80 percent of us are trying to do homework, but it can be loud.”

“I am grateful for MAC’s volleyball program and 12s teams, where I discovered my passion for the sport...”

– Katie Malueg

EXISTING AMENITIES While club administrators and involved members are doing their best to make manifest such terrific – if not lofty – goals, there are already many amenities at MAC for its juniors.

Among the most popular is the teens’ chance to dress up and cut a rug together.

“I love the MAC dances,” says Graham, the East Sylvan student who competes on the synchronized swimming team and, outside MAC, plays soccer.

And Tully Bush, a seventh-grade Cathedral School student and MAC volleyball player, mirrors her fellow Junior Events Committee member. What does she like best about MAC? “Dances,” she says. And what’s been Bush’s favorite club moment? “The last dance of this school year.”

There’s a theme here. As there is among the club’s decision-makers. People like Member Events Manager Abby DenUyl recognize that today’s juniors are tomorrow’s senior members, one day bringing their own kids back to the place where they spent critical after-school and weekend time. And to keep members coming back, it’s critical to keep teens engaged.

“After eighth grade, we see a drop off in social activity with regards to teens,” DenUyl says. “We want to continue to engage this age group and are hopeful that with their help we will continue to create activities and events for them.”

It’s good to have goals; in the meantime the club is home to many happy juniors, such as Butler, the Cathedral School seventh grader and Junior Events Committee member. “The club is the constant place I can go to where I can find everything to do,” she says. WM

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One of the many activities revolving around the MAC Reads event is a hiking trip to Silcox Hut, above, and a visit from the book’s author, Matthew Goodman, below.

Travel Around the World with MAC Reads Event Participants have a chance to win a trip to New York City

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ourney around the world without leaving the club this summer, as MAC kicks off a club-wide reading and activity program based on the novel Eighty Days, culminating with a visit from the book’s author.

Matthew Goodman’s Eighty Days is a work of historical nonfiction that follows the journeys of New York journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland. In 1889, they set out in opposite directions – Bly on a steamboat and Bisland on a train – both in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. The dramatic race spanned 28,000 miles, captivated the nation and changed their lives.

Members may buy a hardcover copy of the book for a reduced price of $10. Order the book by Friday, July 19. Members may pick up books in the lobby between 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, or in Member Services after that day.

Members who spend the month of August reading the book are rewarded with a host of events around the club that enrich the reading experience (see sidebar).

In conjunction with the event, Around the MAC passports are included in the August Winged M. Members get stamps for attending book-related events (members do not have to read the book to participate) and other activities around the club during August and September. Passport stamps are redeemed for tickets in a raffle, held on Sept. 26, when Goodman visits MAC. Members do not have to be present to win.

Prizes include the grand prize, a trip to New York City with a three-night stay at the New York Athletic Club and an $800 airline voucher; overnight stays at reciprocal clubs in North America; travel prizes; tickets to MAC social and athletic events/classes; wine dinners; Timbers/Thorns tickets; and -M-porium and dining gift certificates.

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Event Highlights ▶ A History of Transportation in Portland lecture with Steve Dotterer, Thursday, Sept. 5, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

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▶ Adventures in the Third World lecture with travel experts John Francis and Caye Poe, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9-10:30 a.m.

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▶ Hiking trip from historic Timberline Lodge to the Silcox Hut on Mount Hood with an optional overnight stay at the hut, Sunday, Sept. 15 Quick Register WH915

▶ Around the World-themed Family Fridays, Friday, Sept. 20 ▶ Historic Walk in Park/Ice Cream Social, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2-5 p.m.

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▶ Urban hike exploring the four T’s (tram, train, trolley, trails) Tuesday, Sept. 24 Quick Register WH924

▶ Travel Trunk Show, The -M-porium, Thursday, Sept. 26, 5-7 p.m. ▶ Event with author Matthew Goodman, Thursday, Sept. 26, 7-8:30 p.m.

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Doors open at 2 p.m. and members have the opportunity to grab an ice cream sundae and do some mingling before getting a seat and enjoying the show, which begins at 3 p.m. Seats are first-come, first-served. Cost is $10 per person, which includes the ice cream buffet and pink lemonade. Children 3 and under free. For more information call 503-517-7265 or visit theMAC.com.

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embers and their guests are invited to practice networking skills and meet other MAC professionals at MACNet, the club’s business networking group, on Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30 a.m.

MACNet meets monthly on the second Wednesday in an informal format over continental breakfast. A moderator keeps discussion moving and the focus on the entire group. The fee is $15 for members and $17 for guests.

The format includes a brief introduction by each participant, a concise but impactful elevator speech and distribution of business cards. Formal conversation ends at 9 a.m. but many stay afterward to make specific contacts.

For more information, contact Dave Hanna in Member Services at 503-5177281 or go to theMAC.com.

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Jenna Finch and Chase McPherson enjoy last year’s Cocktails on the Courts event.

Revel in the Return of Cocktails on the Courts

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oin other 20s and 30s for the return of Cocktails on the Courts on Friday, Aug. 9 from 7-10 p.m. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, a live band, no-host bar and a view from MAC’s rooftop tennis courts. The cost is $20 per person, and includes one complimentary signature drink. Look for more details in the August Winged M. WM

Get Involved with MACorps Volunteers

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he MACorps Volunteers group is open to any member interested in service to the club and community.

It’s easy to get involved in MACorps.

Visit theMAC.com and click on the “my membership” tab. Select “my groups” and then “MACorps volunteers.”

Members on the list receive periodic emails about volunteer opportunities that may be of interest to them.

Committees in need of a few extra hands for an upcoming MAC event, tournament or meet should contact their staff liaison or Member Services.

Requests should be submitted at least three weeks in advance. For more information, contact Member Services at 503-517-7265 or go to theMAC.com. WM

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ugust is a gorgeous month in Portland, so it’s time for an adventure on the water! On Sunday, Aug. 18, singles ages 35 and up are invited to meet at eNRG Kayaking in Oregon City for a one-and-ahalf hour easy guided sunset kayaking trip to beautiful Willamette Falls.

The one-and-a-half hour tour includes a sunset trip along Willamette Falls.

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Members should provide their own transportation and gather promptly at 6:10 p.m. for introductions. The group departs at 6:30 p.m. into single or double kayaks for a journey to the falls.

After the trip, members gather for a social in the park area to chat with fellow members and enjoy light snacks. The cost is $43 for members and $48 for guests.

This includes kayaking equipment, instruction and guide, as well as snacks afterwards.

Members are invited to bring their own alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and cups are provided.

There is a minimum of six people required for this trip and a maximum of 24.

For more information, please call Member Events at 503-517-7265 or visit theMAC. com.

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ot a Parrot Head? That’s OK. It’s still a great time to waste away the lazy days of summer, Jimmy Buffet style.

Members and guests are invited to join Island Trio Band (plus two) for their Buffett, Caribbean and rock mix on Saturday, July 13 from 5-8 p.m under the Sun Deck Tent. No Jimmy Buffett event would be complete without a burger buffet, margaritas and dancing, so all those things are there too. For those heading to the Timbers game versus the L.A. Galaxy, this is a perfect pre-game activity, so don’t miss out!

This event is presented by the Social Activities Committee. The cost is $35 for members and $39 for guests. There is a no-host bar available as well as a vegetarian option. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early. For more information, call Member Events at 503-517-7265 or go to theMAC.com.

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Listen and Learn with Summer Lectures

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he Listen and Learn lecture series features speakers each month on a variety of topics. Lectures cost $5 for members and $7 for guests, and require advance registration.

What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Israel and the Palestinians Today?

Tuesday, July 23, 6:30-8 p.m.

For the past two years, political and social change have rocked the Arab world as democratic movements, protests, and in some cases, revolutions, have replaced longstanding authoritarian regimes. This presentation, by political scientist Mark Croatti, provides an update on which countries have seen the most recent turmoil and the greatest change. It also provides an analysis of how the unresolved status of the Palestinians has both affected the Arab Spring and been influenced by it. Croatti teaches comparative politics at George Washington University and is a visiting professor this spring at the University of Oregon.

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College Quest Monday, Aug. 19, 7-9 p.m.

As the number of applicants to universities surges, the competition for college admission increases, and the price tag skyrockets, how do students and parents navigate the murky landscape of college admissions to find the right fit for college?

For the last 10 years, ESM Group has been working with students and their families to unlock the myths that cloud college admissions with straight-talking, factual and timely information. ESM’s founder, Billy Downing, and a panel of college admissions experts address the trends in college admissions and their effects on each student, the changing nature of athletic recruiting, and methods to stay ahead of the burgeoning costs of college. There is no cost for this Listen & Learn.

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Creating a Google Map of Cancer Tuesday, Aug. 27, 9-10:30 a.m.

Imagine being able to visualize every twist and turn of cancer as it progresses throughout the human body – and know

just when and how to stop it in its path.

Using powerful advanced imaging technologies that illustrate cells, tissues and structural details across time, OHSU scientists are assembling the “Google map” of cancer and other diseases. This lecture is presented by Joe Gray, Ph.D., who is chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, associate Joe Gray director for translational research in the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and director of the OHSU Center for Spatial Systems Biomedicine.

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A History of Transportation in Portland Thursday, Sept. 5, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

This presentation by retired city planner, Steve Dotterer, explains how Portland’s current land-use patterns and transportation systems result from past decisions. The presentation looks at the topography, early settlement, and economic activities, as well as the systems of land ownership that created the basic framework of our community. It describes how later decisions by governments and by individual developers and investors modified and extended the initial settlement framework. Dotterer was the chief transportation planner for the city of Portland from 1980 to 2001.

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Adventures in the Third World Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9-10:30 a.m.

In this three-part presentation, travel experts John Francis and Caye Poe discuss creative and offbeat travel ideas based on their experiences traveling in the Third World. In the first part, they discuss their fascinating extended travel to Madagascar, followed by a question-and-answer on these experiences. In part two, they discuss how travel clubs and volunteer vacations assist with traveling throughout the world.

In part three, Poe and Francis discuss travel tips and techniques to help participants pack lighter, be more resourceful, and save money.

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Eight Shows Slated for Broadway Across America Theater Season

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oin MAC members for another season of incredible entertainment at Keller Auditorium. Seats are assigned in the order of reservations received, so reserve early to guarantee the best seats. Tickets are on sale now for the following 2013 and 2014 shows. Motor coach transportation is included for all shows and departs MAC 30 minutes before the performance. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

Chicago Wednesday, Sept. 4 A true New York City institution, Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder Chicago has been honored with six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. The cost is $70 per ticket.

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Anything Goes Thursday, Oct. 3 All aboard for this saucy and splendid production of Roundabout Theatre Company’s Anything Goes, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards, including best musical revival and choreography. Peppering this Cole Porter first-class comedy are some of musical theater’s most memorable standards, including I Get a Kick Out of You, You’re the Top, and of course, Anything Goes.

The cost is $74 per ticket.

American Idiot Thursday, Nov. 14 Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album and featuring the hits Boulevard of Broken Dreams, 21 Guns, Wake Me Up

When September Ends, Holiday, and the blockbuster title track, Amercan Idiot boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. American Idiot contains adult content and strong language. The cost is $70 per ticket. ­

Evita Wednesday, Jan 8, 2014 Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award-winning musical returns at last!

Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady.

Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world – while her greed, outsized ambition and fragile health made her one of the most tragic. Evita tells Eva’s passionate and unforgettable true story, and features some

AC T I V I T I E S of theater’s most beautiful songs, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina. Don’t miss the stunning new production of Evita, directed

by Michael Grandage. The cost is $70 per ticket.

Blue Man Group Friday, March 7, 2014 Experience the Phenomenon. Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” Although it

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is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages and cultures. The cost is $82 per ticket.

Sister Act Thursday, April 3, 2014 Sister Act is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it “ridiculously fun,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by eighttime Oscar winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their

voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. The cost is $70 per ticket.

Once Thursday, June 12, 2014 Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments on stage, Once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights ... but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than an everyday romance.

Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon show in July 2014 is sold out.

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1. Early Birds, from left, Jay Holtz, Pat Herbs, Ed Lilly, William Hergenhan and Duncan Walker preview the Life Flight Network float at the SCi 3.2 Warehouse on the day prior to the Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade.

2. Early Birds, from left, Tina Grim, Jill Nasser, Mary Shaver and Kaki Brenneman preview the Royal Rosarians Foundation float.

3. Two Normandy chefs, MAC Executive Chef Philippe Boulot, second from right, and Master Baker Dominique Geulin, far right, commemorated D-Day with a special dinner featuring Normandy-inspired cuisine.

Seated at right is Bill Wingett, a World War II veteran of Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division paratroopers participating in the June 6, 1944 allied invasion of Normandy; seated at left is Wingett’s friend and driver Bill Kohlmeyer; standing second from left is speaker Lou Jaffe; and standing at left is his friend and Francophile Lou Livingston.

4. Artist Kim Osgood, at center and wearing a shirt printed with her art, discusses her paintings displayed in the Reading Lounge with members. From left are Craig Ruble, Evona Brim, Osgood, and Jerry and Martha Powell.

5. MAC General Manager Norm Rich, left, and MAC Treasurer Craig Iverson present the Mel Fox Award to Franklin High School graduating senior Valentina Tran.

6. Children spring from the starting line in the 40-yard kids dash, the MAC Mile event for children ages 6 and younger.

7. Greg Miller passes the baton to Andrew Usher in the MAC Mile 4x400 relay event.

8. Daniel Herzig and daughters Hanna and Lucy enjoy an enchanted evening at MAC’s annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance.

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Participants of the annual All-Committee Dinner interpreted this year’s theme title, Mission MAC-Possible, in a variety of creative ways, from the intrigue and glamour of crime investigation and international espionage to the practicalities of club improvements in locker rooms and parking. In its goal of community outreach, the event collected a total of $11,765 for the Oregon Food Bank this year, with the MelloMacs and Squash committees donating the most.

9. New Trustees, from left, Doug Dawley, David Horstkotte, Scott Sakamoto and Robert Nunn lead the ceremonies and judge the best decorated tables.

10. The Social Activities Committee showcase Neil Shelton’s new Jaguar F-type and commence the party with a drink of champagne.

11. Bud Lewis is “arrested” by trustees, a reference to their roles in the video Mission MAC-Possible, and brought to the stage for genuine adulation from committee members.

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12. The Multnomah Athletic Foundation expresses the variety of possiblities for participation.

13. Diana Callaway, incognito, flashes a coat full of surprises to Scott Sakamoto.

14. The Tennis Committee, third prize winner, does some detective work.

15. The MelloMacs Committee members reveal their secret agent identities.

16. Trustees Ann Blume, Darcy Henderson and Dwight Terry protect themselves from possible contamination.

17. The first prize winning Strategic Planning Committee watches the Mission MAC-Possible video.

18. The Property Committee, second prize winner, celebrates the possibility of locker room renovations.

19. MAC Walking and Hiking is possible for everyone — scuba divers, roller bladers, butterfly catchers, hippies, country folk, city folk, college grads and sailors.

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Members who take advantage of the club’s New Zealand trip in November travel to Hawkes Bay, above, the country’s oldest wine region. November is the spring season in the island country. Below, New Zealand’s enchanting Glowworm Caves.

Explore New Zealand’s Wine Country K

ia Ora... Welcome to legendary New Zealand’s extraordinary scenery and vibrant culture. New Zealand, one of the greatest unspoiled frontiers, is blessed with perhaps the world’s largest concentration of stunning natural wonders: soaring mountain ranges, brooding volcanoes, deep majestic fjords, bubbling geothermal pools, and wide sandy beaches. Discover the rich 1,000-year-old Maori culture that influences the Kiwi’s daily life. New Zealand is a food and wine lover’s paradise, where award-winning wines are produced throughout every region and chefs put playful local twists on fine cuisine. New Zealand, at the 45th parallel, is so similar, yet so different!

This exciting and exclusive 12-day, international travel program is customdesigned by GIG Travel Management Company specifically for the MAC. Our luxury, small group journey is limited to 20 to 30 guests; affording MAC members and their guests a unique opportunity to

explore the wonders of the New Zealand’s north and south islands.

On a few days, optional excursions are available at reasonable prices to further customize the experience. A detailed list with pricing is available on the registration website and in your travel documents.

Auckland – Our journey begins in the city of sails. An urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping, and you’re beginning to get the picture. While in Auckland, the trip heads to Waiheke Island, one of the jewels

of the Hauraki Gulf. Just a 40-minute ferry ride from the hustle and bustle of downtown Auckland, members visit three exceptional vineyards featuring awardwinning Bordeaux, pinot noir, malbec and sauvignon blanc.

Rotorua – Where one-quarter of the population are of Maori descent, Rotorua has one of the world’s most lively fields of geothermal activity, as it sits squarely on the Pacific Rim of Fire. A highlight is the boat trip through the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, an ancient underground labyrinth of limestone formations where thousands of tiny glowworms create a starry wonderland.

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New Zealand Continued from page 39 There is also an opportunity to experience the real Middle Earth with a visit to the Hobbiton movie set, featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.

Set on a 1,250 acre picturesque sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges, it includes Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill, and the Party Tree. Listen to spellbinding tales of how Hobbiton came to be.

Every visit to Rotorua is infused with the warmth of Maori culture. Offering genuine hospitality to visitors is a responsibility that local Maori take seriously, so sharing their culture, history, music, art, and language comes naturally. You’ll eat indigenous food, hear age-old stories, learn about ta moko (tattoo art), and see ancient dances from warriors in traditional dress.

Napier and Hawkes Bay – Hawke’s Bay is the oldest wine region in New Zealand and the country’s leading producer

Visit the original set of Hobbiton, built for the Lord of the Rings movies. of red wines. With almost 5,000 hectares planted and 91 wineries producing awardwinning Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and rich, complex Chardonnays there is just about something for everyone

here. We’ve planned an amazing insider’s wine tasting and lunch at some of the most outstanding wineries in the region.

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There is also time for travelers to explore Napier and the surrounding area on their own. Napier has some of the highest concentrations of Art Deco architecture found anywhere in the world. Walk about, rent a bicycle or a vintage car, and get out and see the sights.

Queenstown – This alpine resort town is sophisticated and fantastically scenic.

Situated on crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu and flanked by The Remarkables, an awe-inspiring craggy mountain range, Queenstown’s scenery is inspiring and revitalizing.

Queenstown is also the gateway to unbeatable adventure. It was named the extreme sports capital of the world, and a dizzying array of activities abound – bungee jumping was invented here! But, there is so much more than thrills to

behold. A highlight is Milford Sound.

Described by Rudyard Kipling as the “eighth wonder of the world,” it was carved by glaciers. The fjord’s cliffs rise vertically from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky, and waterfalls as high as 1,000 meters cascade downwards. When it rains in Milford Sound, those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect.

Discover the rich history of Arrowtown, an old gold mining town, cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw steamship, see the Southern Cross, or experience the thrill of the world famous Shotover River either in a jet boat or on a whitewater excursion. Nature walks with birding, horseback riding or a sampling of the best in Kiwi microbrews – these and so much more activities await you.

Program highlights include: • Nine nights of deluxe accommodations at four-star hotels • 18 meals • Private transportation throughout, per the program itinerary • Napier to Queenstown economy-class flight

• Entrance fees, wine tasting fees, per the program itinerary • Extensive premium wine tasting on Waiheke Island and Hawke’s Bay with winery lunch • Waitomo Glowworm Caves excursion • Maori Village Cultural Performance and dinner • New Zealand cooking class, with paired wine tasting • Choice of one Queenstown activity: Milford Sound day trip, four-wheel Skipper’s Canyon and Historic Arrowtown excursion, or jet boating on the Shotover River • One onsite local guide and one MAC travel manager throughout the trip Travelers must be age 18 or older, and 18-to-22 year-olds should be accompanied by an adult guardian or parent. The cost of the trip is $3,998 per person, based on double occupancy.

Families who are interested in New Zealand travel or future MAC travel may contact Member Events Manager Abby DenUyl at 503-517-7269 for more information. WM

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MAC boys gymnasts, back row from left, Patrick Casey, Nathan Swanson and Banks Hall; middle row from left, Parker Chiapuzio, Zach Ochsenschlager, Brock Nation Luthi, Aaron Swanson and Coach Rob Saliski; and front row, from left Nicolai Apenes, Andre Hufnagel and Jacob Apenes.

Boys Excel on Mat and in Classroom Seven boys gymnasts earn Academic All-American honors

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he MAC boys gymnastics team had an outstanding 2013 season, bringing home state, regional and even a national title for their skills in the gym.

But the team also distinguished itself in the classroom this year. In fact, seven members were recognized by the USA Gymnastics Academic All-American Program – which honors male gymnasts for academic achievements – during the 2013 Junior Olympic National Championships in Portland.

MAC gymnasts Banks Hall, Patrick Casey, Parker Chiapuzio, Nicolai Apenes and Jacob Apenes earned spots on the 2013

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USA Gymnastics Academic All-American First Team for maintaining a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.85.

Brock Luthi and Zach Ochsenschlager earned Honorable Mention USA Gymnastics Academic All-American status by maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 to 3.69.

This kind of scholastic success is typical of MAC gymnasts, according to Gymnastics Department Manager Meg Doxtator.

Many take advanced courses at demanding schools. Nearly all plan to go to college. And because everyone has to balance school with several hours in the gym each week – more than 20 at the highest levels – most are well organized.

“They waste less time because they don’t have a lot of time to waste,” said Doxtator. “They stay on task better.”

Plus, the training and discipline learned from gymnastics can help students develop good study habits.

“It teaches you to be focused,” said Banks Hall.

Watching gymnasts succeed both in and out of the gym is rewarding for MAC’s coaches, who have watched the young athletes work hard for years.

“I am very proud,” said boys gymnastics head coach Shuichi Goto.

– Lisa Daniels and Barbara Chiapuzio WM

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MAC Banks First Boys Title in 20 Years

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ultnomah Athletic Club has a proud gymnastics tradition, but over the past two decades, one title has eluded the team – a boys national championship.

Senior Banks Hall ended the boys title drought at the Rose Garden in May, when he won a national championship on the parallel bars.

In addition to his gymnastics accolades, Hall graduated with salutatorian honors from Sunset High School, and was an Academic All-American all four years in high school.

Hall took a few moments from his busy schedule – he graduated in June – to discuss his championship, his time at MAC, and his future.

Winged M: Give us a little background about yourself and your junior gymnastics career.

Banks Hall: I started in the rec program here at MAC at age 4, I think. My twin brother and I climbed all over the house and jumped off of stuff, so my parents signed us up for gymnastics. I was invited to try out for the team when I was 6 or 7, so I have literally grown up in this gym.

At my first state meet at Level 4, I placed first in state on rings. I have always liked rings, parallel bars, vault, floor and pommel, and have won state and regional championships in these events over the years. High bar is my least favorite event, but I placed first in state one year in that event too – I probably should not have (laughs).

I think the reason I won on parallel bars is because my routine was clean. Coach Shuichi Goto has always encouraged clean, controlled routines. The strength training that Coach Rob Saleski has implemented, and his college coaching experience, have been instrumental in helping me control my routines and win at meets.

WM: What were you thinking while you were competing at nationals?

BH: I had hurt my left ring finger almost two weeks before nationals, so I was mostly thinking about blocking that pain.

My finger was taped up for some events but could not be on others. Last year at nationals, I had the worst meet of my life and fell on every event; my goal was to prove to myself that I could do well enough to

MAC gymnast Banks Hall’s stellar senior season culminated with a national title in the parallel bars. He is attending the University of Washington next year. advance to the second day of competition. I just wanted to do better than last year. Our team was well represented at Nationals – MAC had a noticeable presence in the arena. It was awesome to be able to compete with so many of my MAC teammates, as well as other gymnasts in our region.

WM: Tell me what was going through your mind when you won. Did you know you were the first MAC male to win in two decades?

BH: I felt I was having a good meet but really had no idea of exactly what that would mean until the end. I was mostly concentrating on executing my routines the best I could.

After I won my awards I had no idea that I would be in this standing at MAC. I am really proud to be a MAC gymnast.

We have a great team, great coaches and we support each other 100 percent. The awards our team members won are really for the entire MAC team.

WM: You, and many of your teammates, also excel in the classroom. Is there any secret to balancing your athletics and academics so well?

BH: My mom is convinced that gymnastics has helped me be a better student.

I guess being in the gym so many hours makes you learn time management kind of naturally. It seems like I have always been able to be more focused in the classroom than some students, and that is probably because of the focus that this sport demands.

WM: What are your future plans?

BH: I was accepted to several colleges but decided on the University of Washington. University of Washington accepted me to pre-engineering and offered me a significant academic scholarship. There is a club gymnastics team affiliated with the university that I will join, Washington Men’s Gymnastics. I applied for and received a significant scholarship from Washington Men’s Gymnastics Foundation as well for this year. My goal is to compete in college and hopefully do well at college meets. At this point my academic direction will be electrical engineering and I am thinking eventually I would like to work on helping to develop “smart” prosthetic limbs. WM

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Masters Win Back-toBack State Titles Two club swimmers, Ben Weston and Nick Wood, were named Most Outstanding Swimmers

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he MAC Masters Swim Team won the Oregon Masters State Championship for a medium-sized team for the second consecutive year in April.

The MAC team brought 14 swimmers to the annual meet in Bend, five women and nine men. The meet kicked off Friday night with the 1,500-meter freestyle and the 400 individual medleys. Nick Wood won the 25-29 age group in the 400 IM while Can Ergenekan earned the victory in the 40-44, 1,500 freestyle.

Saturday featured very impressive swimming by MAC’s women. Jessica Stacey swept her events in the 18-24 age group, while Member Coach Jill Marie Asch swept all of her events in the 40-44 age group. Jess also notched state records

in her swims, including breaking the 50 meter breaststroke record held since 1998. Jess comes back to MAC after swimming four years for the University of Hawaii – welcome back Jess!

Teri Hendryx stroked her way to multiple victories in the 60-64 age Ben Weston group, with impressive wins in the 100 backstroke and 50 breaststroke events. Lauren Binder handily won the distance freestyle events, besting the field by more than two minutes in the 400, and three minutes in the 1,500.

AT H L E T I C S On the men’s side it was “Oil Can” Ergenekan who provided the fuel for the fire. Ergenekan blew away the competition in all five events he swam while providing critical firepower in his numerous relay swims. He also set a state and zone record in the 100 butterfly, a record which stood for more than 13 years. Eric Moore continued his dominance in the backstroke swims, where he swept the 50, 100 and 200 swims. Moore, known for his amazing start, led the races from box to wire. Scot “Sully” Sullivan cruised to victory in the 50, 100 and 200 breaststroke events.

MAC masters swimmers Jessica Stacey, Jill Marie Asche and Can Ergenekan swept their age-group events.

MAC finished with a total score of 698, ahead of rival Oregon City’s 653. The team displayed outstanding character and poise during crunch time, putting the meet away in the mixed freestyle relays.

During Saturday night’s awards banquet, Nick Wood and Ben Weston were awarded Oregon Master Swimming’s Most Outstanding Swimmers, while Can Ergenekan was recognized as AllAmerican for his accomplishments in open-water swimming. MAC also had five All-American relay swimmers: Joaquin Romera, Ben Weston, Christian Tujo, Eric Wan and Sharon Foley. WM

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Stay Fit for Other Sports with Pilates P

ilates has a significant effect on the success of athletes. Athletes who take Pilates in addition to their training are stronger and have longer careers. Training methods used in sports develop superficial muscles the athlete needs for their specific sport, but does not build the stabilizing muscles around the joints and torso.

Usually one muscle is being exercised and isolated in a single plane of motion, but Pilates is much more complex. The series of exercises recruits many muscle groups, also strengthening one muscle in various angles and different ranges of motion.

Pilates develops core strength, increases flexibility, creates muscular balance in the entire body, and assists in rehabilitation after injuries. Often, coaches encourage Pilates as a supplement to regular training, since athletic training can be harsh on the body and hard on the joints, creating imbalances that lead to injury. Pilates also alleviates the mental exhaustion that athletes endure daily. Pilates is about mind and body connection. Introducing the mind/body connection gets the athlete thinking differently about their body and the way it functions. It brings them back to basic training principles and the core of their bodies. It is a great way to stabilize the body and get the athlete understanding their overall physical condition.

Pilates helps develop agility, flexibility, quicker response, mobility, stability, balance, coordination, functional strength and endurance. These athletes begin to understand their bodies on a more intelligent level.

Instructor Talia Laird, above right, teaches a new Pilates Sport-Fit circuit, a program aimed at helping athletes improve ther core strength and flexibility.

I work with a large number of tennis players because the sport can be damaging to the body. They swing with one arm in one direction over and over, rotating their body with force. I look at them from left to right and front to back. I always see rotations and imbalances in the direction they swing. Starting at the feet I see an inversion on one foot and an eversion on the other (one foot rolling inward and the other rolling outward). The knees show

Pilates Sport-Fit Circuit

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eekend and serious athletes are encouraged to try the new MAC Pilates Sport-Fit Circuit. This class utilizes all apparatus in a circuit format to enhance cardio and core strength with agility and flexibility. The class can enhance activity in many sports, including racquet sports, running, swimming, golf and soccer.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 9 from noon-1 p.m.

Cost: Four session series for $80, $25 drop-in if room allows, 12 person maximum Instructors: Talia Laird and Jenna Martin To register contact the Pilates Studio at 503-233-6251, ext. 550. Registration is required.

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hyper extension on one side and flexion with the other. Moving my way up to the hips and pelvis, I usually see elevation on one side and a rotation on the other. The rib cage, shoulders and head show the same imbalances, while the vertebrae of the spine frequently show shearing and compression. Seeing these asymmetries in their body helps to explain why the client is experiencing pain and frequent injuries.

Most athletes use one side of the body repetitively with excessive force. Once the imbalances are identified, an exercise plan is created to strengthen the weak muscles and create symmetry throughout the body.

I began my practice of Pilates in 1996. I was a ballerina dancing seven days a week, dancing four hours a day Monday-Friday and eight hours of rehearsal SaturdaysSundays. I was pushing my body to its limit and wearing out my joints. My choreographers encouraged me to take Pilates to strengthen my muscles closest to the bones and around the joints. Pilates gave me

AT H L E T I C S control of my range of motion, protection from injury and freedom in my movements.

Once I was out of high school I wanted to deepen my knowledge of Pilates and become an instructor. I learned what a rigorous and solid form of exercise it is.

Pilates workson the location of an injury in addition to the body’s muscular system and nervous system. A knee injury can be caused by more things than just the knee. In many cases we can look down at the feet and see where the problem originated. By teaching the feet to do what they were made to do, we find freedom to allow the rest of our body to be its best. This knowledge is important when teaching an athlete about muscular balance. Pilates instructors lead the athletes through a series of exercises challenging balance and coordination, incorporating movement that activates the core muscles.

Rehabilitation through Pilates provides the athletes with a challenging workout without excessive weight bearing and weight impact.

In 2007 Pilates Style Magazine featured the New York Giants NFL team. The players were lined up on reformers (Pilates machines) doing an advanced exercise called back splits, with a headline that called Pilates a “secret weapon.” They won the Super Bowl during that season, and won again in 2012. There are many athletes who advocate Pilates strongly. A huge list of Olympians claim that Pilates keeps them strong, healthy, free of injury, and mentally stable during the excruciating long days of training. These gold medal Olympians include: Sanya Richards, Natalie Coughlin, Keri Walsh, Misty May Treanor, Dana Vollmer, Michael Phelps, and Ryan Lochte. There are many other professional athletes who practice Pilates regularly, such as Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant.

Pilates has held up into today’s new world filled with various types of fitness regiments. It is no surprise that many successful athletes use Pilates to physically and mentally train. To be a professional athlete you have to be at an optimal fitness level. It prepares the mind and body for the strenuous, exhausting, and brutal days they spend training to be exceptional. Pilates is a perfect supplement to all sports and athletes.

– Talia Laird WM

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MAC Karate Dominates State Championships

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n a spectacular demonstration of individual spirit and team unity, the MAC Karate team, led by head instructor and coach Bill Plapinger, garnered 30 medals at the state championships in May. MAC led the medal count by a substantial margin.

The state championships, held once again at MAC, is the official qualifier for the USA National Karate-do Federation (USA-NKF) National Championships and U.S. team trials, to be held in July at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, S.C. All MAC athletes who medaled at state championships earned the right to compete at nationals.

MAC team members were successful at all tournament age levels, from the youngest to the oldest.

In the boys divisions, Alexander Knight earned third place in 8-9 beginner/novice kumite (sparring). Cole Soot took second in 10-11 intermediate/advanced kata (forms). Alexander Niehaus also finished second in 10-11 beginner/novice kumite.

Michael Reynolds earned a second in kumite and a first in kata in the 12-13 intermediate/advanced division. Andrew Crawford won two medals in two divisions: a gold in 12-13 beginner/novice kata and a bronze in 14-15 beginner/novice kumite.

Quint Page finished third in the 14-15 beginner/novice division in both kata and kumite. Jake Dakin won gold in 16-17 beginner/novice kata.

In the girls divisions, Page Crawford won gold medals in both 10-11 beginner/ novice kata and kumite. Kimberly Soot earned silver medals in both 12-13 intermediate/advanced kata and kumite. Parker Wood won first place in 14-15 advanced kata.

In the adult divisions (ages 18-34), Robert Baldwin was second in intermediate 170-pound kumite and first in kata.

Mary Baldwin earned a gold medal in intermediate kata and a silver in advanced kumite. Elizabeth Baldwin was second in intermediate kata and third in advanced kumite. Maya Schell received gold medals in advanced kata and advanced kumite.

In the masters divisions (45-plus), Wendy Kuttner was first in beginner/ novice kata. James Prihoda was first in advanced kata and third in advanced kumite. Phillippe de la Mare earned a silver medal in advanced kata. Mark

The MAC Karate team excelled at the Northwest Classic and at State Championships this year, with several members qualifying for nationals.

Twietmeyer was third in advanced kata.

Laurie Farwell won the silver medal in intermediate/advanced kata. Tom Levak was second in advanced kumite.

MAC Karate is proud of all its tournament competitors, not just those who medaled. As Ginchin Funikoshi stated, “The ultimate goal of karate-do is neither victory nor defeat, but rather the development of character,” a goal achieved by all MAC state tournament participants.

Northwest Classic The largest tournament that MAC karate students attend in Oregon is the Northwest Classic.

This year, masters of the highest caliber came from all over the United States, Japan, Spain and Korea. These high-level black belts are teachers; some even have their own schools, write books and run seminars. Two sensei who attended have been in feature films, one was the stunt double for Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid movies, and appeared in The Island of Moreau. Another has instructed Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sting and Grace Jones in the use of weapons. He also had a cameo as the instructor for Conan the Barbarian.

George Kotaka, a two-time world champion, held a seminar on fighting techniques to improve students’ sparring abilities. Students learned different strategies on how to score points.

MAC students that participated in kumite (sparring) all fought well. Declan

Hedlund and Emily Fowler both won bronze medals for their fighting prowess. Robert Baldwin and Erin Murtagh received bronze medals for both kumite and kata.

Hoang Ngan Nguyen, another twotime world champion (in kata) taught a seminar and performed an inspirational demonstration at the tournament. Kata is a prearranged fight against imaginary opponents. It teaches self-defense. At the seminar, students learned how to score in kata. Judges pay attention to the connection and stability that a student’s feet have, and their intensity is measured by their eye contact, their poise, and the strength of their voices.

Wendy Kuttner got the only gold medal of the day for MAC. Laurie Farwell, Maya Schell and Kuttner received silver medals for their well-performed team kata, and Phillippe De La Mare won the silver in his division. Bronze medals for kata also went to Cole Soot and Quint Page.

Tournaments help students move out of their comfort zones by putting all the work done during training to the test in a new and exciting environment.

Beginner karate classes start every two months and is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45-6:15 p.m. After students attend the two-month beginner course they are welcome to join classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45-5:45 p.m. or 6:15-7:45 p.m., and Fridays from 6:30-7:45 p.m. WM

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eeling guilty about sitting on the couch to watch sports? Why not get in a workout during the game?

This soccer season, MAC offers Timbers spin classes, which allow members to settle in for an extended class in the Spin Studio, with its retractable glass

windows overlooking JELD-WEN Field, during select Timbers games.

The game-time spin sessions last about two hours, and members are required to wear athletic attire. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the Spin Studio. The Timbers spin sessions are free.

For those looking for shorter sessions, MAC also offers three spin classes per day Monday through Thursday, with sessions in the morning, around lunch and in the

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evening. There are morning and lunch sessions on Friday, a single morning session on Saturday, and two morning sessions on Sundays.

For more information on which Timbers games include instructor-led spin sessions, and more information on spin class times and instructors, visit the schedules page of theMAC.com or follow the MAC Fitness Twitter feed at twitter.com/ MAC_Fitness. WM

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MAC’s Firecrackers Lit Up the Pool in 2013 E

very July, the MAC competitive swim team recognizes firecrackers. Each coach selects two athletes who come to practice with positive attitudes and exhibit stellar work ethic. The team has participants ranging from ages 6 to 18; squads start with development and progress through age group, pre-senior and senior levels.

Development Karli Lonnquist, 8, has swum on the MAC swim team for the past two years.

This firecracker is dynamite when she hits the water because she attacks everything she swims. Not only that, Karli is a leader among her peers and helps draw them to higher levels. She is currently qualified for the summer long course state championships in nearly every event. The most impressive are the 200 freestyle, 50 and 100 backstrokes, and the 50 and 100 breaststrokes. Karli is set to make a lasting memory in the lives of those she competes against.

Piper Winder, 8, is an outstanding young swimmer. Piper is qualified in the 100 freestyle, 50 fly and several other events for the summer long course state championships. She comes to practice every day with passion and the intention to improve. At competitions, Piper is diligent and prepared.

Both of these young ladies are integral parts of the foundation the competitive swim team is laying; they are athletes who strive for greatness and drive those around them in the same direction.

Age Group Alesandra Pardini is relatively new to swim team and brings a positive energy to the squad. She met her state qualifying times even though she is among the youngest in her age group, and went on to qualify for sectionals. Alesandra is a fun, hardworking athlete.

Kevin Keil brings a smile to practice every day. He has earned his state qualifying times and sectional cuts, and is ranked in the top 10 nationally in his age group in the long course meters 800 freestyle. Kevin adds his enthusiasm to every practice.

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Clockwise from top left, development squad teammates Piper Winder and Karli Lonnquist; and age group swimmers Alesandra Pardini and Kevin Keil.

Sisters Kate and Claire Westlake are becoming standout swimmers for the pre-senior team. Kate, 14, has state championship qualifying times in the 100 and 200 breaststroke, 100 and 200 backstroke, 400 IM and the 1,500 meter free. She also has qualified for regionals in Wenatchee, Wash. in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and the 200 backstroke. This is a quantum leap for Kate, as she had no qualifying times at the beginning of the season in September 2012. Her next goal is meeting senior sectional standards, and at this rate, expect that soon!

Claire, 12, is new to the squad, recently moving up from the age group team.

Since the long course season, Claire has already achieved standards for the state meet in the 100 and 200 backstroke. A goal of Claire’s is to make the 13-year-old standards for state, in order to swim in the

Clockwise from top left, sisters Kate and Claire Westlake were named pre-senior swim team firecrakers, while Emily Ortner and Liam O’Shea took the honor for the senior team. state 12-and-under championships and the 13-and-over championships, held two weeks apart. Claire enters the older age group between the meets.

Both sisters are on the way up to faster swimming and a great future.

Senior Liam O’Shea is slaying every training piece set before him. Nicknamed The Chairman, Liam is the sparkler of the senior team. He’s not necessarily flashy, but his approach and ability to challenge and make those around him better helps the team succeed. The 15-year-old Riverdale student seeks to qualify for junior nationals in his distance specialties.

Emily Ortner joined the MAC team a little over a year ago as an athletic member, and is moving to Oakland, Calif., where her father is now working. Sure to be missed, Ortner made huge impacts for the teams at sectionals and state. More importantly, she trains with fire. The 16-year-old was a part of a very successful Sunset High School team, and also helped the MAC girls team at sectionals with strong races in the 200 and 400 IM. It’s hard to find great people like Emily, and she makes an impact like a firework finale! WM

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AC members and staff showed up in full force for the May Blood Drive, donating 118 pints of blood in two days. That’s enough blood to save 250 lives.

From first-time donors, to members who had donated gallons, from 17-year-olds to 70-year-olds, members and staff surpassed the total from last year by eight pints.

While most donated blood stays within the Pacific Northwest, some donations from Oregon do leave the region. In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, a batch of AB positive blood was rushed to the New England area. The Red Cross is working to make sure donors know a little more about where their blood is heading. The organization plans to give donors a postcard to track their donation.

The next MAC blood drive is the annual Civil War drive pitting Ducks against Beavers in November. WM

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James Nava, above, was among the younger members to donate during the club’s spring blood drive in May. Below, it’s member Lori Copeland Hesse’s turn in the chair.

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Members gather at Eola Hills Winery, launching point for the annual wine ride.

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he biggest event of the year for MAC cycling, the Eola Hills Wine Ride, takes place in a few weeks.

There are many reasons this ride has become so popular among MAC members and guests. First, although it’s a bit of a trek to the starting point in Rickreall, just outside of Salem, traffic is historically very light. The ride is a nice mixture of hills and flats, offers a long and a short route. For the long route, the ride fee includes admission to the Buena Vista Ferry, which offers a fun addition for the ride. There is also a support tent and mechanic available at the start of the ride and at the halfway point, just after the ferry, not to mention the beautiful scenery in this part of the Willamette Valley. The ride offers limited support, since cycling coaches and members of the Cycling Committee join the ride, so riders are encouraged to ride with groups.

Riders are required to wear helmets, and are encouraged to carry water, and they should have the ability to change a flat. Maps are distributed at the start, when ride payment confirmation and waivers are distributed. Riders who would like to ride in groups are asked to wait until the ride starts at 9:15 a.m.; however, many anxious riders jump the gun and roll out earlier.

And then there is the food: Eola Hills really does set up a mean Sunday Brunch, and offer MAC members and guests a discounted price of $21.95.

Summer season Mid-week rides roll out Tuesday nights now, moved from Wednesdays. The rides

are a mix of hills and flats and are popular with the more experienced riders and folks training for events. Naturally, all levels are welcome. Depending on the number of participants, the rides may be split into three groups. Later on in July is the Club Championship Series. It is set to occur on three consecutive Tuesdays in late July and running into August. The series has an individual time trial, a hill climb, and a team time trial. Check theMAC.com for more details.

The Second Saturday ride in July takes place on July 13 and starts from the Rock Creek Tavern. This is a great training ride for the hill-a-holics, as riders tackle the abundant hills in the Rock Creek/Helvetia/ North Plains region. And since it ends at a pub, post-ride socializing is always an option.

The Cycling Committee is considering additional mid-week daytime rides starting and ending at the club. These grownup field trips would run up to two hours, welcome all levels of riders, and head to local destinations, such as art galleries, the Community Cycling Center, local cycling studios, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, and fun venues, such as eclectic coffee shops. Cycling Committee member and former member coach Mary Ross is still working on the details; look for more information in the August Winged M or on theMAC.com.

If you have any questions about the MAC cycling program, contact the Athletic Services office. Cycle safe this summer. WM

ew MAC Member Coach Jennifer Cree is co-owner of Upper Echelon Fitness and Rehabilitation, a Physical Therapy and training center for cyclists and triathletes in Northwest Portland. As a business owner she wears many hats: she is a cycling coach, office manager and currently studying to become a Pilates instructor.

In her twenties, Cree rode from Seattle to Mexico with her twin sister and two cousins.

The thought of riding 1,255 miles was unimaginable at the time.

With teamwork, a great mindset and organization she and her family rode the entire Pacific Coast Range during the month of August! This amazing ride was long, hard and beautiful, and it sparked her lifelong passion for cycling and the realization of how empowering a ride can be.

“Cycling is my inspiration in life,” she says. “It is how I process information, relieve stress, have fun and connect with my community.”

Cree is on the Upper Echelon Fitness and Rehabilitation (UEFR) women’s cycling team and is a category 1 cyclocross racer, category 3 road racer and category 1 mountain biker. In 2010 she ran the entire distance of the 30-mile Wildwood Trail in Forest Park (30 miles). But her greatest accomplishment was being selected as part of the Cannondale Reve Tour Team, a group of six women hoping to ride every stage of the Tour de France the day before the men raced it. Cree and her teammates completed each stage in its entirety, riding 2,200 miles and 152,000 feet of climbing in 21 days.

She enjoys spending time on her bike, sharing her love of health and cycling. WM

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s tennis players get a little older, it gets harder to round out a doubles quartet.

Fortunately for Bobbie Olmsted and Virginia Cook, it took quite a while for that time to roll around. But as they kept playing tennis into their 90s, it became a more difficult to find partners for their weekly doubles match. So instead, they found “angels.”

For several years now, a dozen or some women – and the occasional man – have become their new playing partners.

“I met Virginia about four years ago,” says Della Shanley, a regular on MAC’s tennis courts. “She was on the court hitting with the ball machine.”

Cook explained her situation, and Shanley passed along her phone number, telling her she could make time to play.

She subbed in as the fourth member of their doubles game about once a month, but as time grew on, Cook and Olmstead were looking for more partners, more often. Shanley passed along their

information to some friends, and the group of “angels” grew in size, making it easier to put a game together anytime.

While Olmsted and Cook have been grateful to have partners, it’s often the “angels” that come away have learned something.

“When you’re playing with them, you have to deal with accuracy and pace,” she points out.

And beyond improving their tennis game, some of the angels have learned some life lessons. Cook and Olmsted can certainly dole them out. Cook spent 21 years coaching the Benson High School Team, and is a past winner of a Seattle city championship and a Washington state championship. She just celebrated her 56th year at MAC. Olmsted’s father taught her to play when she was 8, and she’s been at the club 51 years.

“Over the years I’ve learned a lot from these women,” says Sarah Warner, “way more than just tennis.”

AT H L E T I C S “Doing this reminds us all of why we play the game,” adds Peggy Jacques.

“That’s what I want to do when I’m your age – you play the game with a smile on your face.”

Shanley says that every time she recruits a new angel into the group, the reaction is the same.

“Every woman that plays with this group calls me and says, ‘thank you,’” she says.

Shanley says she can always use more players to join the angels. For more information, contact her at upstageeventspdx@ gmail.com.

MAC Ladies Take Bronze in Arizona MAC members Gay Hart, Mary Kurz and Alexa Haskard were part of a team that took third in the nation at USTA Senior Nationals, 60-plus division, in April in Surprise, Ariz.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with ourselves,” Hart said. Since the USTA has discontinued this particular league in their 2013 restructure process, this record will stand a long time.

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Store hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Enjoy tennis in Gabrielle Park along with burgers and brews as part of MAC’s summer tennis barbecue season.

Participants enjoy a wonderful spread of food and doubles with adult players. Dates for this summer tennis barbecues are Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, Aug. 21.

The cost per person is $6 and guests are welcome. The fun begins 6 p.m. and goes until dusk.

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Court usage and reservation policy The combination of a limited number of courts with the popularity of tennis among all ages means that, particularly during peak times, demand exceeds supply when it comes to getting an open court for play. The court reservation system was set up to bestow order and predictability on what might otherwise be a chaotic and confusing process. However, if you reserve a court, please use it or, if you can’t use it for whatever reason, be courteous and let others use it. WM

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Above, from left, MerryMacs Celine Stroinski, Dinda Mills, Astrid Pieretti, Nan Overall, Mary Hilbers, Ann Diestra and Karen Hook at the group’s annual luncheon.

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he MerryMacs held their annual water volleyball tournament in May, with two teams, the Sea Shells and the Sand Dollars$, competing for trophies and prizes. The Sea Shells team consisted of captain Nan Overall, Dorothy Hamlin, Mary Hilbers and Karen Hook. Members of the Sand Dollars$ team were captain Astrid Pieretti, Celine Stroinski, Dinda Mills and Victoria Murphy. The Sand Dollars$ beat the Sea Shells five games to one. Ann Diestra was team alternate, and Kevin McNamara was referee and scorekeeper.

At the awards luncheon in June, the two trophies were presented to the Sand Dollars$, and prizes were handed out to both teams.

The MerryMacs continue playing water volleyball on Mondays throughout the summer and are planning a river cruise in August. WM

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n a Portland summer night, it’s hard to come inside. The extended twilight is magical, the air is balmy, and our livable city is at its walkable best. Even better are full-moon evenings, when the rising moon reflects the last pink and orange rays of the setting sun.

Make the most of those precious summer nights; join MAC walkers and hikers for three evening walks timed to catch the rising full moon as it emerges over the eastern horizon. Two are atop the city’s best view sites, and one is timed to watch the Vaux’s Swifts in their nightly dive into the chimney at Chapman Elementary School.

Rocky Butte, Monday, July 22, 7 p.m.

– Meet at the crown-like top of Rocky Butte, arguably the most scenic overlook in town, with its views east to Crown Point and west to the St. Johns Bridge. Bring a picnic or wine and snacks and relax on the wide green lawn atop the butte, or join walkers on an exploration of the park’s trails, hand-carved WPA rock work and historic airway beacon. Walkers head back on top for the 8:50 p.m. moonrise/sunset.

Council Crest, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m. – Meet at the top of Council

Crest. Now that the trees have been cut back by the city, views are again supreme.

Picnic or play on the lawn, or join walkers on a stroll through scenic neighborhood streets to Council Crest’s twin peak, Healy Heights, and visit secret pathways. Head back up top for the 8:09 p.m. moonrise/ sunset.

Chapman Elementary, Thursday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m. – Meet at MAC for a brisk walk through the neighborhood to Chapman Elementary School. Bring a picnic in your pack, and watch the swifts swirl into the massive chimney – one of the city’s most beloved scenes. Haven’t seen it yet? It’s a bucket-list item. A walk back to the MAC follows the sunset/moonrise is at 7:13 p.m.

As with all walking and hiking outdoor events, it is a good idea to call the hotline, 503-517-7518, to ensure that plans have not changed at the last minute due to unexpected circumstances. For more information on these full-moon walks, as well as other walking and hiking information, email lstarr@themac.com, or call 503-517-7539.

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One of MAC’s three summer moonlight walks starts with an excursion to see the Vaux’s Swifts descend into the chimney at Chapman Elementary School.

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AC adult basketball takes to the outdoors for two great events this summer.

The first event is the Ray Martinelli Hack Hoop Open. This is a team scramble event with a 20-plus year history. The event is held on Thursday, July 18 at Eastmoreland Golf Course. Golf starts at 1 p.m. followed by burgers, beer and prizes.

Prizes are awarded for the first- and second-place teams, along with a long drive and closest-to-the-pin contest. All levels of skill are encouraged to play.

The cost is $80 and the last day to cancel is Sunday, July 7.

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xperience the beauty of Awbrey Glen Golf Club when MAC golfers head to this central Oregon getaway for a tournament on Saturday, Aug. 24. Awbrey Glen is a full reciprocal club, and is a familyfriendly facility with much to do besides golf, so bring the family along.

The heart of Awbrey Glen is the magnificent 18-hole championship Bunny Mason-designed golf course. The course plays at 5,600 yards from the forward tees to 7,000 yards from the back tees. Any golfer can have an adventuresome hole with the lakes, rock outcroppings and trees.

For those who have played Awbrey Glen before and need extra incentive to make the trip, the newly designed fifth hole is completed in July. Renowned, Bend-based course architect David McLay Kidd did the fifth-hole redesign, which moves the tees to the top of a ridge, offering a dramatic view. The new hole tempts the bold; it’s drivable for long hitters at 335 yards from the back tees and 245 yards from the forward tees. Eagle anyone?

While at Awbrey Glen, check out everything the club offers, including the practice center, known as the Learning Center, and the pool facility. The Learning Center features a double-ended driving range and a five-hole par 3 course. This year-round facility is perfect for all ages. The loop course

does not require tee times and is available to all who want the perfect place to hone their golf skills. MAC members who arrive Friday may check out the Learning Center Friday afternoon. As part of MAC’s privileges at Awbrey Glen, members may use the pool facility for $5 per day. For this weekend in August, there is no charge to use the pool facility for MAC members.

Lodging for the weekend is a snap.

There are two hotels offering discounted rates; contact Mount Bachelor Village Resort at 1-888-691-3069 or Hilton Garden Inn (formerly Ameritel) at 541617-6111 and ask for the MAC Awbrey Glen group rate.

The tournament includes a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start with a dinner and social following play at approximately 5:30 p.m.

The cost of the tournament is $85, and includes greens fees, cart, practice range and dinner buffet. The format is stroke play, (field of 16-60, 24 players to retain shotgun start). There are on-course challenges with free guest passes for KP prizes.

Questions? Contact MAC Golf Committee member Debbie Bensching at debbensching@comcast.net or Chad Failla in the Outdoor Department at cfailla@ themac.com.

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uccessful players wishing to lower their scores must have a solid understanding of two common golf shots – the chip shot and the pitch shot. With up to 65 percent of golf shots related to the short game (inside 100 yards), mastering these two shots and knowing when to use each one is critical.

The chip shot or the chip-and-run shot is used when there is plenty of ground to work with and no forced carry between the ball and the hole.

The ball flight is low and the ball is expected to land and roll out toward the target. For this shot, select a club with lower loft such as a 9-iron or 7-iron. For the set up, the ball is played off your back foot, hands are pressed forward (de-lofting the clubface) and 60 percent of weight is on the forward foot. The swing is a onelever motion led by the arms with wrists firm, maintaining the forward press in the swing. After impact, the grip end of the club remains ahead of the clubface for a solid finish.

In contrast, the pitch shot is utilized when there is a forced carry over water, a bunker, or other mounds between you and the hole. Trajectory on a pitch shot is higher and the ball lands softer (with minimal roll out).

Utilizing a club with higher loft, such as a pitching wedge or sand wedge, the pitch shot is played with the ball in the middle of the stance with weight evenly distributed. From this position, set your wrists on the backswing and use your core to pivot through the shot. This motion allows the clubface to pass by the hands after impact and to finish with your belt buckle facing the target.

Spend 60 percent of your practice time on chipping, pitching and putting, and lower your scores with a solid short game. You can test your skills later this summer during the MAC Club Championship on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept.

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– Robyn Lorrain WM

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For Better Handball, Start with the Legs

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his second of six Winged M articles on how to improve sports performance discusses the legs, including the joints and muscles that control them, along with some performance enhancing exercises.

Seek advice from a health professional before undertaking any new exercise program.

Anatomically, there are three major leg joints: the hip, knee and ankle. Though the foot and toes are also important, they are not included here for brevity, but undergo some performance training with the listed exercises. As mentioned in the June article, the leg muscles controlling balance are smaller and underlie the larger “show” muscles in the hip, thigh and calf. It is these muscles that are the focus of performance training.

Ever notice that athletes involved in sports requiring extreme balance, e.g. gymnastics, usually have larger, welldefined hip and thigh muscles in comparison to athletes in sports not requiring a high degree of balance, e.g. marathon runners? This is because the underlying balance muscles critical to their performance are larger. In handball, being on balance improves shot accuracy and having a durable, stable foundation from which to execute ensures this. In contrast, a wobbling knee during a kill shot attempt results in a skip. If these balance muscles are fatigued, shot execution suffers. Interestingly, the player having strong “show” muscles does not feel fatigued, though these small muscles, not consciously controlled, are.

A simple test to determine your balance muscles’ strength and endurance is to stand on one leg and hold the other leg up with the foot six to ten inches off the floor; have a sturdy support structure close by for holding to prevent a fall. Slowly do a slight one-legged squat by bending the knee ten degrees or so while keeping the back straight. How long can you hold this simple position? How does the weight shift around on your foot? What muscles fatigue first? Most importantly, does your upper body wobble around with flailing arms to maintain balance after 10 seconds, or are you able to stand like a statue for two minutes? Check both legs for comparison; having/developing bilateral symmetry is

optimal. The test is the first step in isometric strengthening of the balance control muscles; work each leg until you are able to stand a full minute with little upper-body movement and minimal weight shift on the foot. To advance further, raise your heel slightly and/or stand on an unstable surface such as a folded towel.

Even the busiest person can do this exercise for six minutes a day while talking on the phone or reading.

The next level is dynamic training, which also provides an aerobic benefit as David Steinbe the “show” muscles rg are more engaged. The lunge exercise mimics the legwork required for nearly all handball shots.

From a standing position, simply take an exaggerated step forward and bend both knees to lower the upper body without letting the forward knee go beyond the toes; keep the back straight and minimize upper body movement, letting the legs do the work. Hold the lunge momentarily then retract and repeat with the other leg. This easy exercise can be modified as progress is made: increase the length of the step, add weight, such as holding two-pound barbells, and increase the speed of each lunge. The number of repetitions for each individual will vary greatly depending on a host of factors such as fitness level, age, flexibility, etc. Time-wise, doing even 50 lunges may take only five minutes. Gauge yourself with a low number of lunges in the beginning and see how you feel one or two days later you may be surprised by the soreness in those small muscles you have just discovered! Fortunately, it doesn’t last long as you steadily progress.

Next up: the core.

– Dave Steinberg David Steinberg is a multiple time national and world handball champion. He played on the Professional Tour in the 1980s. A retired software engineer, he has recently passed the test to become a certified professional trainer.

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Elli Wiita Makes a Splash in Synchro at the National Level Elli Wiita Appointed to US Synchro Junior National Team

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fter a series of intense, nationwide trials, junior Elli Wiita was appointed to the 2013 junior national synchronized swimming team in May. This is historic, since she is the first MAC member to make this particular level of national team while still representing MAC Synchro.

Wiita, as a member of the 2013 junior national team, represents the U.S. in international competition this August in Puerto Rico at the UANA Championship, a Pan American junior and age-group level event that features competitors from all over North and South America and the Caribbean.

There were three phases of team trials held in three locations over five months.

Wiita attended the first phase in Santa Clara, Calif. in January, where she placed ninth. This put her in a good position going into phase two, which was the figure competition at the U.S. Nationals, held in North Carolina in April. After phase two there was a cut made to the top 20 athletes. Wiita was in 13th place headed into the final selection phase, which was held in Walnut Creek, Calif.

This final phase consisted of individual and group swims of a trials routine, which was used to name the final 12 on the team.

Wiita finished in ninth place, earning a spot on the junior national team.

The team trains in Riverside, Calif. beginning in June, then moves on for the last portion of its training in Coral Springs, Fla. before heading to Puerto Rico for the competition in mid-August.

Training consists of six-plus hours of pool time and three-plus hours of land time each day. When asked what she most looked forward to, Wiita responded, “I’m looking forward to becoming a stronger swimmer and making new friends. I’m excited to travel.”

This is Wiita’s third national team appointment. Last summer she earned two gold medals in duet and team as a member of the 13-15 age group national

MAC junior Elli Wiita was appointed to the junior national synchronized swimming team, her third national team appointment. team in Cali, Colombia at the UANA Championship. Her first appointment was in 2009, when she was appointed to the U.S. 12-under national team. That squad participated in a two-week training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. The Wiita family and MAC has now had representation on all levels of the national team, since Wiita’s older sister, Katy, represented the U.S. on the senior level in 2011, on national team one, having attended both the FINA World Championships in China and Pan American Games in Mexico, where Katy earned a silver medal and a place on MAC’s Wall of Fame. Besides the Wiitas, other MAC athletes achieving U.S. Synchro national team appointments over the years include Nicole Langley, who was

named to the 2003 junior national team while representing the Riverside Aquettes; Mackenzie Perkins, named to the 2008 13-15 age group national team; and Renee Zhang, named to both the 2010 12-under and 2011 13-15 age group national teams.

MAC synchro offers programs for all ages and levels here, including both junior and adult recreational, and competitive programs, from beginners to elite. The summer synchro camp is July 15-18 and there are still openings available. No experience is necessary, although novice and intermediate level swimmers will have plenty of challenges. If interested in learning more, contact head coach, Julie Thaden at jthaden@themac.com or 503517-7509 for more information.

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acquetball pros returned to MAC in April, and what a show they put on.

After a hiatus of more than 10 years, the top pros in the world revitalized the Tournament of Champions. Forty-four players entered the pro draw, with the eight highest seeded players proceeding straight to the round of 16. With a No. 14 seed, MAC Member Coach Charlie Pratt had a tough fight ahead of him. This was his first tournament back after an ankle injury sidelined him at the end of last year.

Pratt’s first two matches were predictable; he won in three straight. The round of 16 proved to be tougher, as he took on No. 3 seed Alvaro Beltran. Pratt came out strong with an 11-3 first-game win, and after losing the second game 8-11, he came back to finish off Beltran 11-6 and 11-7.

His next match pitted him against No. 6 seed Ben Croft. Pratt got out to a 6-3 lead in the first game before Croft mounted a comeback, winning the second game 11-7. Croft then took control and won the match. Croft went on to beat No. 2 seed Rocky Cason in three straight games.

Perhaps the game of the tournament was 22-year-old No. 5 seed Jose Rojas (who many MAC members have been watching since he was 8 years old) against the No. 1 player in the world, Kane Waselenchuk, in the semi-final. Rojas gave it a great attempt with his quickness and athleticism keeping him in the game. But Waselenchuk was so dominant that Rojas was diving just to return some of Waselenchuk’s serves, and ultimately lost in three. With the stands packed and every square foot of standing space occupied, Waselenchuk put on a show against Ben Croft in the final, winning 11-3, 11-4, 11-7.

Throughout the weekend the feeling was electric. On the courts the competition was intense, and off the court players celebrated like they were at a party or reunion, reminiscing about past tournaments and meeting new friends as well.

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Jose Rojas, left, was scrambling across the court in his finals match against world No. 1 Kane Waselenchuk, who won MAC’s Tournament of Champions. shoulders with the pros quite as easily as racquetball. They were very approachable, putting on exhibition matches with local players, signing autographs and talking to racquetball enthusiasts of all levels. Both Kane Waselenchuk and Ben Croft commented on MAC’s incredible facility and the warmth and hospitality of the Portland racquetball community. In addition to being a great tournament, the Tournament of Champions served as a fundraiser for the Military Racquetball Federation (MRF).

The tournament couldn’t have been successful without many volunteers, including Club Pro Hank Marcus, past committee Chair Timm Locke, Member Coach Darrin McNally, the MAC Racquetball Committee, and many generous sponsors, including MAC, Eketelon, Noho’s Hawaiian Café, Base Camp Brewing, Thai Noon Restaurant, Touchmark, The Campbell Group, Fordham Goodfellow LLP, Tonkin Torp LLP, Botaini, Galluci & O’Hanlon CPAs, GBD Architects, LRS Architects, Oregon

Sports Authority, and many individual sponsors.

In addition to the pro draw, more than 150 local players competed across all levels, including the following MAC members: 1st Men’s B – Ed O’Hanlon 2nd Men’s C – Rob Edstrom 1st Cons. Men’s C – Mark Norman 1st Men’s D – Karl Hausafus 2nd Men’s D – Brett Moshofsky 2nd Boy’s U14, 2nd Boy’s HS Advanced – Gavin Usher 1st Boy’s U16 – Henry Novak 2nd Boy’s U16 – Will Hoge 1st Boy’s U18 – Sam Reid 1st Women’s C, 1st Women’s D – Liz Wainwright 2nd Women’s D – Lauri Hausafus 3rd Men’s B Doubles – Ed O’Hanlon/Andrew Enriquez 2nd Men’s 55+ Doubles – Bill Crist/Jeff Baum 1st Cons. Mixed Doubles B/C – Timm Locke/ Liz Nehl

– Liz Wainwright WM

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Lincoln High School MAC members who attended nationals in St. Louis.

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he high school racquetball season has come to another successful completion, with MAC hosting the 2013 State Championships. The club was a buzz of activity, with more than 300 students competing from 20 different high schools.

Twenty-three MAC players participated in this event, including 21 from Lincoln High School, and one from both Sunset and La Salle High School. MAC members Bruce Reid, Tom Inglesby, Sanjay Bedin, Scott Cohn and Member Coach David Szafranski were coaches.

Lincoln High School had another great showing this season, with a record 60 players participating, many of them for the first time. It was a rebuilding season for them with several key players from last year graduating. Overall they finished fifth in the team competition and girls field, and fourth in the boys field. Three MAC members, Gavin Usher, Henry Novak and Clayton Ross, were among the 10 Lincoln players to make the trip to St. Louis to compete in the National Championships.

With such a young and enthusiastic group of players, they are a team to be reckoned with next year.

Sunset High School also had 60 players participating during the season and ended up placing third in the team and boys competition and fourth in the girls competition.

Portland area high schools saw record numbers participating in racquetball.

La Salle had only four players competing, but finished 10th in the team competition, seventh in the girls field, and 13th in the boys field.

Thanks to all the volunteers and MAC racquetball players who came out to watch the action. The support was fantastic.

Thank you also to Multnomah Athletic Club for hosting such a great event.

Results: 3rd, consolation round, boys blue round of 32 – Michael Anderson 1st, consolation round, boys No. 6, red 1/4 – Arjun Bedi 3rd, boys No. 6, gold round of 32– Nate Chock 6th, boys red round of 32, Alex Don 6th, boys white round of 32 – Andrew Gazely 6th, boys blue 1/4 – Nick Marcy WM

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It can also be exhausting and disorienting, and maintaining a consistent yoga practice when traveling can be a challenge.

Here are 10 easy tips to help you keep up your yoga routine: 1. Use a travel mat. Most are lighter versions of regular mats, weighing in at about two pounds, and can be rolled or folded to fit your suitcase. If space is an issue, pack a pair of skid-less yoga socks and gloves.

2. Stay connected. Smartphone apps such as Bee Boznak’s “Heal Yourself” or Yoga Journal’s iPractice are available.

Brought a laptop? Online classes are available, many for free. Yogaglo has classes appropriate for every level of practice.

3. Check airports. Many airports are opening health centers. San Francisco International opened its own yoga studio.

4. Find the local studio. Practicing at a new studio can enrich practice back at home. Some hotels may feature yoga classes as part of their fitness centers.

5. Get some fresh air and take a mat to a park or practice on a beach towel.

6. Just about any pose can be adapted to a chair, so if space is an issue, modify practice for a seated position. This is an excellent way to keep circulation moving, especially on long plane rides.

7. If time is an issue, simplify to shorter practice periods in the morning and evening. A small practice may be just the thing to provide energy for the day and relaxation for the evening.

8. Make the day’s practice more meditative with a strong pranayama (mindful breathing) practice.

9. When in Rome… do something else that enriches the yoga experience. What’s the favorite local activity?

10. Sometimes the most yogic thing to do is not do yoga. Step off the mat for a few days.

The most important thing to remember is to enjoy your journey, whether it’s on or off the mat.

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AC junior Vaughan Siker, 13, persevered in an exciting comefrom-behind final to win the 2013 U.S. Junior Bronze Squash Championship, held in Stamford, Conn. in late April.

During the preliminary rounds on Friday and Saturday, Siker solidly defeated four opponents before meeting Charles Merrill from Locust Valley, NY. Merrill, who defeated the tourney’s top-seeded player in the quarterfinals, started strong against Siker, winning the first two games 11-6 and 11-9.

Telling himself that he had to win at least a game to make it a match, Siker began his comeback, winning game three.

“Why not win two,” Siker thought, “to force a fifth game?” When Siker started winning the fifth game, his opponent grew frustrated, tired and mistake-prone, with Siker taking the fifth game 11-6 to win the title.

Two weeks later, Siker competed at Stanford University’s Junior Silver Open.

U.S. Squash divides the top national players into three divisions based on their ranking: bronze, silver and gold, each group with about 32 athletes. In addition to now playing at the silver level, he was required to play in the under-15 division, having just turned 13. Nevertheless, he made it to the consolation finals where, in similar fashion to his bronze championship, he roared back from a 0-2 deficit to defeat his opponent.

In related news, fellow MAC junior Caleb Spiro won the under-15 plate at the Junior Silver Squash Championships in Newton Square, Pa.

New Club Champions for Adult Singles and Doubles The MAC squash community was graced with yet another terrific squash tournament organized masterfully by two committed members, Sean Ryan and Will Davis, two of the club’s best players. The tournament, featuring concurrent singles and doubles matches, ran seamlessly and fostered even greater camaraderie than normal, with junior players competing

MAC junior Vaughan Siker notched a come-from-behind win at the Junior Bronze Squash Championships in Connecticut in April. in adult draws for the first time. Several competitors played in multiple draws, lending to a festive atmosphere as players dashed from one match to the next.

The draws were competitively balanced. On the doubles side, seven teams competed in the open division and eight teams in division 1. In division 1, Will Davis paired with Junior Rowan Schnebly to win in a grinding 3-1 battle against Eric Button and Alan Carbajal, with young Schnebly displaying a poise and consistency that his mother, quite an accomplished squash player, could only dream of! In the Open draw, newcomer Erik Wohlgemuth paired with the eversteady Ed Sloop to best inveterate squash sensei, Gary Johnson, and the highly talented Brian Greenleaf in four hard fought games.

In men’s singles 5.0, it was the battle of the tournament directors, with Ryan defeating Davis. In men’s 4.0, Patrick

Fausel, who only picked up squash a few years ago and is always visible working hard on his game, took the final against Alex Burt, and did not drop a game the whole tourney. Watch out 5.0 players, Patrick’s coming for you!

Juniors Vaughan Siker and Alec Spiro left the adults in the dust to reach the men’s 3.0 final with Siker the victor. Sean Ryan took the men’s 40s against Josh Hilton and in the men’s 50s, Anders Giltvedt won against Derrick Cameron.

In the women’s open division, Kara Hale took first place, defeating Marcia Wood in the final.

Lastly but noteworthy, the inimitable Bud Fields came by to observe and critique, regaling nearby spectators with stories and squash wisdom.

All in all, another fabulous Club Tourney.

– Eric von der Heyden WM

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It is the responsibility of the advertiser to review his or her ad for accuracy before the 10th of the month of publication. The publisher pays for any mistakes in the first classified ad but not beyond the first month of publication. Any compensation is limited to the cost of placing the ad.

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Come to the West Pool and expect to have fun.

Players play in the shallow end, no swimming or water volleyball experience is necessary.

Registration not required, as this is a free activity.

For more information, contact the Aquatics Office at 503-517-7500.

WATER POLO WEDNESDAYS – Drop in for a friendly scrimmage of Water Polo every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the West Pool. All levels are welcome. Basic swimming skills are required.

POLAR BEARS MEN’S WATER VOLLEYBALL Get in the pool and play a spirited game of water volleyball with the gentlemen. Play is held in June, July and August on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come to the West Pool and expect to have fun. Players play in the shallow end, no swimming or water volleyball experience is necessary.

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SUNRIVER – Nice home, centrally located.

3 BR+ large kids’ dormer, 2 BA, AC, hot tub, deck, BBQ, bicycles, Internet Wi-Fi. DCCA #568.

503-297-3446, stanegoli@comcast.net.

SUNRIVER – 4 BR/2 BA, AC, hot tub, BBQ, bikes, quiet cul-de-sac on river. No smkg/pets. DCCA #742. $185/nt. Call Debi, 503-224-2599, or ddereiko@comcast.net.

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SUNRIVER – 3 BR/2BA 503-780-7659. Details at http://dickandersen.home.comcast.net.

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GEARHART OCEANFRONT – Charming Windward West unit with spectacular ocean view.

2 BR, 2 BA, FP. $140-$160/nt., 2 nt. min., wk/mo rates. 503-939-1529.

GEARHART OCEANFRONT BEACH HOUSE Sleeps 14. $3,500/wk, $500/nt. 503-222-2234. http://www.vrbo.com/153257.

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Beautiful Gearhart rental. 4 BR, 3 BA, sleeps 10+.

1 blk. from beach, golf. Fully equipped, newly remodeled. Jim Whittemore, 503-292-4000.

GEARHART OCEANFRONT – Fabulous Gin Ridge, 6 BR, spectacular view of ocean, pets welcome, all amenities included. Call Julie Bell, 360-892-6288 home, 360-607-5405 cell, or www.schlesserfamily.com for information.

VISIT US AT: beachhouseingearhart.com GEARHART – 4 BR & bunk loft for 4, 3 BA, LR with frplc & formal DR. Fenced yard & large sundeck. Well equipped. Call Deb at 503-223-3833.

OCEANFRONT HIGHLANDS AT GEARHART Gated area. No smoking. No pets. 503-688-6867.

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ARCH CAPE MODERN OCEANFRONT – 3 BR, 2 BA, FP, deck, outfitted kitchen. Ideal for families, couples. 503-515-5696. Leave dates.

ARCH CAPE EXQUISITE OCEANFRONT Elegant & romantic 3 BR/BA, tastefully furnished with sweeping 180° views, stone fireplace, hardwoods and vaulted ceilings. No smoking/pets.

503-636-1212 or tunquelen@comcast.net.

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GEARHART – Expansive ocean view, 200 yds. from beach. Spotless 2 BR, 2 BA, well appointed, very adult. Indoor pool. $150/nt. No Pets. 503-819-5581.

SURF PINES OCEANFRONT – 4 BR/3 BA, sleeps 16, large deck, hot tub, great beach access.

Fun for families. 503-869-7575.

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MAC MARKETPLACE MANZANITA – 2 BR, 1.5 BA, ocean view, WiFi, close to Laneda. Sleeps 7 max. Pets OK w/fee.

503-368-4867 or ncbrentals@hotmail.com.

BIG ISLAND – Private 3 BR, 3 BA home with pool on 2.7 acres overlooking Kailua-Kona. Call 503546-4519 or visit www.keauhouhideaway.com.

MANZANITA – 4 BR, 2.5 BA, ocean and golf course views, 1 block to golf c, 2 to beach, 3 to town. Available June and Aug. 503-244-2075.

WAIKOLOA – Oceanfront 2 BR, 2 BA. Club w/pool, fitness, tennis, bball. Golf disc. 503-629-9999.

OCEANFRONT MANZANITA 6 BR, 4.5 BA, wireless, 180° views. Walk to town, city park and golf. www.745beach.com MANZANITA – Newer 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA + loft, 2 blks from beach. Sleeps 8 max. No pets, no smoking. Home theater system. 503-297-7971.

SEASIDE – Large 3 BR, 2 BA. 1/2 block to beach.

2 TVs. Partial ocean view. Two-night minimum. $150 per night, $950 per week + cleaning + tax. No smoking, no pets. 503-228-4317 or 503-777-3283.

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MAUI MAALAEA SURF – Oceanfront condo, 2 BR/2 BA, ground level. 425-653-7712.

MAUI MAALAEA SURF – Exquisitely furnished beachfront condo. Sandy beaches, swimming pool, tennis. 2 masters, 2 BA, townhome. Boni Halton, 503-789-0990. www.haltonmauicondo.com THE SUNSET BEACH HOUSE – MAUI New 3 BR home + 2 BR cottage. Great for small groups. 503-638-9278, brycenbeebe@comcast.net KO OLINA, OAHU – Luxurious 2 BR condo.

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SUN VALLEY – 3 BR/2 BA home, view, well equipped, amenities. L. Rittenour, 310-670-7684.

PALM DESERT – Lovely condo, totally remodeled, custom decor, 2 BR, 2 BA on golf course at Palm Valley C.C. Sunny patio with great mountain/ golf course view. No pets/smoking. Available now through Jan. 2014. 503-675-6220.

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COSTA RICA – Featured in the March 2011 issue of Travel and Leisure magazine. Lush gardens, quiet, small resort on Pacific Ocean in village setting. Shelling, fishing, hiking, horseback jungle tours. Pool and full kitchens. Wonderful architecture. “The best in Costa Rica” rating. Call 503365-2872. www.tambortropical.com PARIS APARTMENT – 7th Arrondissement. Chic 2 BR, 2 BA, one block to Rue Cler. Close to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206-328-0897.

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Closing Thoughts Stan Sharp has been taking Tom Hallman’s writing classes since the fall of 2011. His wife noticed a class listing in the Winged M and suggested he take the class. His stories are always a class favorite as he writes about his life and experiences, but in a way that is never boring. This piece shows Stan’s humanity. The next writing class begins in September.

They’re Still Talking About that Triple Y

ears ago the president of the Mount Hood Little League called me and asked if I would coach one of his baseball teams. The kids were eight and nine. The prior coach had been transferred to a new job. Tryouts had already taken place and the other coaches had already selected their teams. My boys had not been picked.

How could I create a winning team when all the good players had already been picked? I went to all the coaches and suggested they each give me one of their players and then take one of mine. No luck. There were two special situation boys: Lucien a nine year old with a reading disability and below average coordination; and a boy we had never seen who was a transfer from California.

Lucien could not play without parental consent. He lived in a small house and it was apparent his family had a very modest income.

Approaching the front porch I could hear an argument. Lucien’s mother wanted him to play and be on a team. The father refused to sign. One look at Lucien’s face and I knew the mother had my vote.

I explained to the father that I only needed the mother’s consent. I don’t have any idea, even today, if I was right.

Our first game was a disaster. I think we were about 15 runs behind when we stopped the game. The next day my California transfer showed up and he was simply the whole package. Most important, he could pitch better than any player in the league. His first game he struck out five batters in a row and hit two home runs.

We moved into first place and the coaches complained that our California boy was too good.

The manager and I explained to our team that we needed help from all the fathers. We expected two or three to show up for the next practice. In fact every single father showed up except Lucien’s dad. Many had played baseball in high school, and one even was on the varsity team at Oregon State University. I persuaded him to take over the team and I became his assistant.

The other teams were only practicing once a week, and with so much help we practiced three times a week at the request of our team. The entire team improved. We still had one nagging problem – Lucien could not hit. He showed no improvement. Unless a pitcher walked him he never got to first base. He swung at the wrong time.

The entire team was giving him advice.

We lost our star from California. He was just too good so he was drafted to another league with better and older players. Our team dropped to second or third place for the remainder of the season.

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Lucien became our player manager. If a boy didn’t show up, Lucien called him. He wanted every boy at practice and each game. He kept track of all our baseball gear. If a player was lacking in self confidence or emotionally beating himself up, Lucien knew how to bring him around. He was our leader. He was in charge of morale. He kept the team happy.

Our team was playing our next to the last game of the season and Lucien was at bat. Lucien loved a low pitch and that is just what the pitcher served him. For the first time in practice or a game Lucien did everything exactly right. He was using a wooden bat and the sound was awesome. The ball hit the chain link fence. A couple more inches and it would have been a home run.

There was a long silence in the stands. The players on all the teams knew he could not hit. Parents knew he could not hit. A triple! Impossible. All the parents stood and started clapping. They whistled and called out his name.

Over the next forty years I saw Lucien a few times. Each time he asked if I saw him “hit that triple.” The last time I saw Lucien, I was driving along Taylors Ferry Road when we stopped for gas at Burlingame. The attendant was standing in front of the office. The way he stood reminded me of a kid I knew long ago who played baseball.

I stepped out of our car and Lucien rushed to me. We hugged for a long time. His first question was: “Did you see me hit that triple?”

The next question was: “What could I have done to make it a home run?”

I had to reverse direction to get back on the street. In my mirror I could see Lucien still waiving.

Tom Hallman, Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, offers his popular Tell-Your-Story writing class at MAC. The class is designed for students who want to write and develop skills in a supportive environment.

Students are encouraged to not feel intimidated if they have never written.

The next sessions start in September. Look in the class guide accompanying this issue for more details, and visit theMAC.com to register. WM

Brisa Trinchero ’05 MBA Chief Executive Officer

Make Musicals; Dress Circle Publishing

Business Portfolio: Make Musicals has produced several award-winning Broadway shows, runs a nationally recognized new works incubator, and operates a popular industry blog. In 2012, we won a Tony Award for coproducing Porgy & Bess on Broadway. We currently have several musicals on Broadway and regionally.

Dress Circle Publishing is a boutique publisher for theater-themed books.

Residence: Portland and Manhattan How would you describe your current business?

Make Musicals supports the creation, development and advancement of musical theater on Broadway and around the country. Our publishing company was created to give theater fans behind-the-scenes access into our famously closed-door industry. Through the pages of our books, they can access the excitement of the real Broadway experience.

What do you like most about your present career?

I love being entrepreneurial and working on Broadway! I saw an unfulfilled niche in producing and publishing so I decided to just go for it and create my own dream job. I’m passionate about what I do and very interested in meeting, supporting, and working with people who have big dreams about theater.

What do you like least about your present career, if anything?

Theater is a tough and expensive business. It is hard to see incredibly talented people stop pursuing their dreams because they get discouraged or they can no longer afford to pursue their artistic goals.

What are your favorite causes and why do you support them?

The arts, of course! I’m proud to serve on several arts boards. I’m also passionate about supporting young people who are interested in pursuing theater careers.

What is your guiding principle?

To borrow from the immortal worlds of Irving Berlin, “There’s no business like show business.”

What word best describes you?

Self-motivated.

Who are your mentors?

My dad. He was able to turn his dreams into reality and showed me firsthand how I could do the same.

What advice would you give to today’s University of Portland business students?

Dream big. It can be tempting to play it safe. I encourage UP business students not to give up on their lofty ambitions. If you make smart, solid plans and remember that success doesn’t happen overnight, you can accomplish even the most unlikely goals.

Favorite memory of your time spent on the Bluff: I’m grateful to Dr. Howard Feldman who convinced me not to quit half way through the first semester when I showed up at his office in tears and said, “I don’t think I can do this.” He said, “Of course you can do this.” And he was right! I also would like to thank Dr. Brian Adams for pulling off the highly unlikely feat of making finance my favorite subject.

What, if anything, do you feel your education at UP had to do with your success?

Getting my MBA at UP was a game changer for me. I had been a music major undergrad but later realized that I didn’t want a career on stage. UP allowed me to discover that I could channel my creativity and artistic passion into building businesses. Pursuing finance gave me the practical tools to make my entrepreneurial endeavors stable and successful.

Having professors who believed in me and encouraged me gave me the confidence and the faith to pursue my big dreams.

University of Portland.

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