The Winged M, March 2023

Board of Trustees

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

FEATURED 24 Annual Meeting

See highlights and memories from the Annual Meeting on Feb. 7.

ON THE COVER

The 2023-24 Board of Trustees: President Nathan Ayotte, Vice President Richard Maxwell, Treasurer Alison Rosenblum, Secretary Katherine VanZanten, and Trustees Jenny Kim, Ryan Chiotti, Jennifer Strait, Andrew Randles, Victor Perry, Susan Bladholm, Alex Young, and Dana Rasmussen. Cover photo by Craig Mitchelldyer; design by Kari Kohrmann.

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Committee Chairs

STANDING

Audit Alison Rosenblum

Athletic Jim Laird

Budget and Finance Alison Rosenblum

Communications Amanda Harvey

Diversity Admissions Maryam Boulori

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Debbie Bensching

House Emily Yensen

Member Events Mary DiOrio

Membership Allison Lee

Property Marc Monaghan

BOARD

Food & Beverage Rich Director

Human Resources Katherine VanZanten

Land Use Kia Selley

Technology Eric Miller

SPECIALIZED

Arts Susan Kerr

Community Involvement Sheri Anderson

Investments Doug Post

SPORT

Artistic Swimming Marni Davis

Basketball Jon MacDonald

Climbing Reniera Eddy

Cycling Bryan Leslie

Dance Ulrike Devoto

Early Birds Bill Zander

Fitness & Decathlon Steve Brown

Golf Larry Vanlaningham

Group Exercise Jacqueline Depasse

Gymnastics Sara Vanderhoff

Handball Conor Casey

Karate Mark Twietmeyer

Outdoor Activities Program

Laura Johnson-Graham

Pickleball Mark Jansa

Pilates Lisanne Butterfield

Racquetball Sanjay Bedi

Ski Ken Park

Squash Byron Gaddis

Swim Brad Fennell

Tennis Martin Bleeck

Triathlon & Running Dave Hanna

Volleyball Darcy Henderson

Walking & Hiking Ann Blume

Water Fitness Linda Hering

Water Volleyball Steve Watson

Yoga Miki Chown

EVENT

20s/30s Tori Buck

Balladeers Jon Lee

Culture and Style Kelly Director

Family Events Lindsey Hern

Holiday Decorating Bridget Connolly

MelloMacs Natalie Willes

Social Activities Shaunmarie Gutbezahl

PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

Hello MAC community! It’s an honor to serve as your president. When I joined MAC as a member, I never anticipated that I would join the board, let alone be elected president. I strongly believe that the members of the board will do everything they can to make MAC better. With that in mind, I, along with my fellow officers — Vice President Richard Maxwell, Treasurer Alison Rosenblum, and Secretary Katherine VanZanten — am committed to leading this club forward with integrity and determination to ensure MAC community is a place we all love.

We know that MAC is a member-driven club where everyone has a voice. We pledge to work with you, our members in the upcoming year. Continuing to provide all of our members an exceptional experience remains our top priority. We also will explore new avenues and areas that will allow us to enhance your personal MAC journey. Our future is bright, and working closely with our 52 committees, club leadership, and staff, we will strive to make sure that it remains that way in 2023 and beyond.

Thank You, 2022 Officers

Many forget that being on the board is a volunteer position. The time and effort that the 2022 officers provided in the past year is a true testament to their unwavering dedication to MAC. Club operations and member participation returned, and even exceeded, pre-COVID levels. The leadership and guidance provided by President Mary Turina, Vice President Marilyn Whitaker, Treasurer Kyle Goulard, and Secretary Mike Mathews was integral in ensuring MAC remained on a positive track as we climbed out of the pandemic. It’s an honor to call each of them colleagues and friends, and I can’t thank them enough for their service to our club.

My MAC Journey

While I have not been a member for long, our club played an important part in my childhood. I attended high school just across the street at Lincoln (go Cards!), and I’d watch my friends walk over to the club for lunch or after-school sports every day. At the

time, I had only been inside a few times and knew what a great place it was, and I wished I could be a member. Little did I know that years later, I would be a member and a part of MAC’s rich tradition and history

After high school, I headed south to Eugene where I attended the University of Oregon (go Ducks!). Following graduation, I spent time traveling and took a job in Mexico, where I met my wonderful wife, Ella. We eventually settled in Connecticut to raise our girls, not far from where Ella was born in New York City. Every day I commuted by train to Manhattan, and we loved living close to my wife’s family. By the time our eldest daughter reached kindergarten age, I was fortunate enough to be offered a job with Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, and we decided to return to Portland. I’m very proud of the work my Ferguson Wellman colleagues and I do in the nonprofit community. Collectively, our firm serves on over 60 nonprofit boards and committees, and our focus on giving back was a major reason my family and I chose to return to Portland. My colleague George Hosfield, a former MAC treasurer, reintroduced me to MAC, and we became members in 2013.

Once here, I wanted to be involved in the committee system. As many of you know, committees play a huge role in shaping our club, and I learned a lot through my experiences and broad exposure to our committee system. Over the years, I’ve served on the Budget & Finance, Athletics, and House Committees, and was a part of numerous ad hoc committees. My years of committee experience allowed me to meet and work directly with our staff. We are so fortunate to have such amazing employees who make the club a special place. The bonds I’ve formed with club employees and members make me excited about the work we will do together this year.

Since our family joined the club 10 years ago, MAC has become our second home. We spend much of our time playing tennis and basketball, swimming, and attending amazing events like the Father-Daughter Dance. Our girls are growing up, and time passes quickly. Ella and I have made it our mission to stay present and involved in each step of that journey. I’ve been told my time as president will seem brief and that, like parenting, it moves quickly. I believe life provides us all with windows of opportunity, and I can assure you that I will be present and involved in our window. I look forward to serving on the board this year!

Nathan Ayotte PRESIDENT

THE {FULL} LIFE AWAITS

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Board of Trustees

President Nathan Ayotte

Vice President Richard Maxwell

Treasurer Alison Rosenblum

Secretary Katherine VanZanten

Trustees

Susan Bladholm

Ryan Chiotti

Jenny Kim

Victor Perry

Andrew Randles

Dana Rasmussen

Jennifer Strait

Alex Young

General Manager

Charles Leverton

Executive Leadership Team

Strategy & Portfolio Director

Matt Abraham

Culinary & Events Director

Erik Anderson

Finance & Accounting Director

Mary Averette

Chief of Staff

Laura Boley

Communications Director

Stephanie Cameron

Interim Athletic Director

Chad Failla

HR Director

Amy Mattson

Engagement Director

Derek Pratt

Club Operations Senior Director

John Sterbis

Senior Leadership Team

Strategy & Special Projects Manager

Nathan Loomis

Technology Director

Mark Marcelline

Portfolio Manager

Patrick Martin

Facilities Director

Daniel Newell

Member Experience & Services Director

Kevin Pollack

Membership Manager

Kelly Robb

Fitness & Wellness Manager

Maddy Sweeney

MANAGER’S COLUMN

“The undertaking is rather a large one, but they have the right spirit and undoubtedly will succeed,” wrote a journalist at The Oregonian about Portland’s newly emerged amateur athletic alliance in 1891.

Our membership stands proud today — more than 20,000 strong — serving as reminders that the spirit of MAC remains vibrant 13 decades later.

Annual Meeting

Last month, I wrote about my excitement to attend my first in-person Annual Meeting. It did not disappoint. The event, which quickly reached maximum capacity, was a marvelous tapestry of enthusiastic energy, old friends reconnecting, and a fantastic dining experience. Numerous members commented that they were impressed with the professionalism and quality of the presentation given by our Board of Trustees. It was fulfilling that members were able to experience the brilliance of these passionate volunteers firsthand, an honor I get to enjoy daily.

As members were exiting the hall for dinner, the atmosphere was alight with laughter and positive comments. Staff were “all hands on deck” as every department was well represented to help greet members and show gratitude for your unwavering support. Our coaches, fitness team, senior leaders, and back-of-house staff manned stations, held doors, and managed the coat check while the impeccable professionals on the Events & Catering teams threw MAC’s largest party of the year.

“Best Annual Meeting ever” was the comment made by numerous members wearing prestigious 50-year MAC member pins. Our staff team, which shares the mindset that there is no finish line, has already identified some critical improvements for next year’s celebration. With those few corrections, I firmly agree that this was a first-class event that will set a high bar for our future gatherings. I can’t share enough my pride in the event our staff created, and please join me in thanking them for all their hard work and for beginning this era of MAC with excellence.

Celebration of Champions

The Annual Meeting is not the only iconic event in February at MAC. The yearly Celebration of Champions is a long-standing tradition where the club celebrates its excellence in sport. Over the past 100 years, we have defined sport in many ways, but our commitment to excellence has never wavered. If the Annual Meeting is the most energetic event of the year, the Celebration of Champions certainly is our most inspirational.

For anyone who understands the power of sport, it is easy to see how reliving the athletic moments of the past year is a reminder of the specialness that is MAC. Now boasting more than 30 different sports, the club is unrivaled, both locally and nationally, in our diversity of athletic programming. Watching our athletes, both young and old, come to together as one team to celebrate those who have performed with excellence is simply inspiring. Congratulations to all of the winners, and I am looking forward to another year of even more members finding their passion for sport.

Women’s History Month

“Many people go through a lifetime where they never put anything on the line. And we did. All of us did. And we realized what it was,” stated Nancy Merki, member of the three-time national swim champions known as “Cody’s Kids.” They are part of a long line of accomplished female athletes in MAC’s history, including two-time gold medalist Carrie Steinseifer, who swam in 1984 wearing MAC’s iconic logo.

This month we celebrate the impact women have had on our nation and our community. They have excelled in every walk of life and continue to lead us toward a better and more equitable future.

I would be remiss if I failed to mention the brilliant women on our staff who serve daily as thought partners, innovators, leaders and managers, and guardians of our community. You are the magic that is MAC, and you are the key to our success. Your commitment and impeccable leadership is our competitive advantage.

Charles Leverton GENERAL MANAGER

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ATHLETICS COLUMN

The Kansas City Chiefs just won Superbowl LVII. An amazing game and show. I spent the morning before kick off soaking in the athletes’ stories of hard-fought wins, endless hours of training, and overcoming adversity during their journey toward success. Thirty-two teams started the season, and two ended it with an epic match — a collective team win with many individual contributors.

We also know many families are already thinking about summer, so we’ve included a preview of summer camps on page 58 of this issue. The full Summer Program Guide will soon be available on the club’s website, and registration is scheduled for early April.

Chad Failla INTERIM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

And now, winter football has come to an end and leads us into March Madness and spring sports.

As we begin to absorb the NCAA tournament energy and pick our teams, let’s continue to think about each of those athlete’s individual journeys. Before the college stage, they competed for their high school and club teams. They played pickup with whomever was willing and used every free moment to prep, play, and visualize success. They missed some shots but made more. Those experiences, big and small, create the journey.

We will see some of those young athletes begin their own journeys right here at MAC, as spring classes start soon. The Fitness & Wellness team will play their part by continuing to offer strength training that teaches proper fundamentals to complement one’s sport of choice. Sports are in high demand and continue to make a big impact for our junior members. Classes provide a great opportunity to learn about a variety of activities at a recreational level, which could lead to competitive opportunities in the future. Make sure to check out the Spring Program Guide on themac.com.

Spring weather will soon transition to warmer and longer days and MAC families will shift from after-school activities to daytime activities. MAC has always been a great place for our younger members to enjoy their break, and this summer will be nothing less than extraordinary. I have been hearing from a lot of members lately about the need for full-day opportunities during summer camps. As always, our Outdoor department will provide full-day outdoor adventures. Adventure camps promise to give juniors a taste of the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest — from hiking on Mount Hood to surfing at Cannon Beach and everything in between. This weeklong, full-day offering will not disappoint. Keep an eye on these and more all-day camp options.

Most MAC summer camps follow a schedule that enables members to sign up for multiple sports and activities to fill a day. This means juniors can enjoy three different camps instead of just one. Staff are working hard to fit in camps for each age group and a typical week will look like the following:

• 9-11 a.m.: Camp 1

• 11-11:45 a.m.: Supervised lunch

• 11:45 a.m.- 1:45 p.m.: Camp 2

• 2-4 p.m.: Camp 3

Our summer preview shows an example of how to piece your week together and provide a unique camp experience. The goal of our summer offerings is to both introduce MAC juniors to a sport or activity and help advance an athlete during their off season while providing a fun environment. Summer is a time best spent with friends, which is why camps are open to both members and guests. I look forward to seeing you around the club!

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FACES OF MAC

Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Lacrosse is a fascinating sport, especially to Pacific Northwesterners who might not have grown up playing or watching it like their East Coast counterparts. These days, there are a few lacrosse leagues in Portland, but the first one didn’t get started until the year 2000, and in terms of popular awareness, it’s still getting its footing.

Luckily, MAC member Daniel Williams knows enough about lacrosse to compensate for any lack of awareness on the part of the rest of the city. In January, he was inducted into the Long Island Metropolitan Lacrosse Hall of Fame after distinguishing himself as a player and coach over the course of more than 35 years.

“I am being recognized at the highest level in a sport I love and have dedicated most of my life to as a player, a mentor, and as a coach,” Williams says, adding that being able share the honor with his family, most of whom were in attendance, made the experience even more meaningful. “It is truly the greatest achievement I could have hoped for but never expected to receive.”

Williams first took up lacrosse almost on a whim at the urging of his middle school football coach in Hempstead, New York. After one winter spent playing club box lacrosse, he went out for his school team and earned a starting position on defense straight out of

the gate. By his senior year, he’d been named team captain, and earned a full-ride lacrosse scholarship to West Point Military Academy.

During his freshman year there in 1984, he helped lead the Black Knights to their first Final Four appearance, and he also was the first recipient of the Gen. L.E. Seeman Award, given afterward to top Army freshmen. The following year, he was named a third-team All-American, and by his senior year, he was team co-captain.

“For me, lacrosse started out as another sport to add to a list of the sports I played: track, basketball, baseball, and football. I hoped that I might one day become a good enough player in one of them that I could have the opportunity to attend college on a scholarship. But little did I know that I would develop a love of, and passion for, lacrosse that later turned into a way of life and source of family and community for me,” Williams says.

“Never did that hold truer than when the lacrosse community showed its acceptance of me after I first informed many of my friends and teammates that I was gay.”

Williams is married to MAC Board of Trustees Vice President Richard Maxwell,

whom he first started dating more than 23 years ago. “When I knew this was going to be a serious relationship, I invited Richard to his first lacrosse game. This was probably one of the scariest moments I can remember in my life. I had concerns about how we would be accepted by my teammates, other players, and the lacrosse community. It was the first time where I was opening the door and allowing a large group of friends into my personal space.”

After graduating from West Point, Williams served in the U.S. Military, eventually retiring as a colonel after a 32-year career as an engineer. While his time working for Uncle Sam brought him more recognition, including a Bronze Star and Legion of Merit, it also put him in the position of having to hide part of who he was. “Because of my military affiliation, I had to keep that part of my life a secret for a very long time.”

So, opening the door by inviting his thenboyfriend to a lacrosse match was a risk not just because of his fear that he’d be ostracized from his athletic and social community, but also because he was still serving in the military and, as Williams points out, there were regulations against being gay that would have led to his being discharged.

“My induction into the Lacrosse HOF speaks to how my friends and the lacrosse community responded. Everyone remained inviting to me, Richard, and to our family. Today this may not seem significant because the younger generation has grown to be accepting when it comes to diversity and the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals in sports. But the response of the lacrosse community over 23 years ago says a lot about how forward-thinking and accepting it can be. For me it has been the lacrosse community that is the most compelling thing about the sport and what keeps me involved.”

Williams played in his last tournament at the age of 50 in 2014, four days before he had the first of four knee surgeries. Eager to make the most of his final time on the field as a player, he decided to play in all three divisions — Open, Over 40, and Over 50 — meaning 12 games over the course of a weekend. He made it to the championship games in all

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three brackets, though he only won two of the three. “It was close. I lost the third in a double overtime game, but I was named the best defensive player of the tournament. It was a great way to end my playing career.”

Even though he no longer plays, Williams reports that he still gets the same level of excitement when watching games to this day, especially when he gets to see the Army beat the Navy. Coaching and mentoring kids at all levels also continues to inspire him. “Over the years, I have been asked by my coach, who still works in the same community I grew up in, to come out to support his practices, coach, and talk with his players. It lets his kids see other players from our community who have gone on to play in college and succeed in life.”

As Policy, Quality, and Environmental Health and Safety Director for High Purity Products, not to mention a proud father and grandfather, Williams continues to find success and partially credits athletics with reinforcing attitudes that have taken him far in life. “The biggest discipline I have learned from playing lacrosse is to always be competitive — have a competitive spirit — but also to stay positive through tough times. I try to practice that in business as well as in athletics.”

MAC Gives Voice to Members

Engagement Team Prepares to Launch ‘Secret Shopper’ Program

With 20,000 stakeholders, how does MAC understand what members really want? Creating a better answer to this question drives work to improve MAC member feedback loops, which allow the club to better listen to members and create more ways for the Engagement business unit to be the eyes and ears of the club. Currently, the club leverages feedback from surveys, focus groups, and Sounding Boards.

MAC’s Member Service and Experience Director Kevin Pollack has just built out another listening tool that gives members a hands-on role in supporting operational efforts by becoming a “secret shopper.” These new secret shoppers will be integral to the way MAC improves members’ experiences. They will help ensure the quality of the club’s offerings, identify problems, and provide direct feedback on experience improvements.

The club will be able to leverage secret shoppers to test key experiences from a member perspective. For example, the Engagement team can ask them to take a particular class, go to an event, or use a certain part of the facility and report back on how well the experience went. By providing information on their interactions, describing behaviors they witness, and sharing how the experience did or didn’t meet their expectations, these members help MAC take steps to improve that experience.

The secret shopper program will also be leveraged to dive deeper into issues raised by members in other parts of the feedback loop. When Sounding Boards or other surveys indicate an issue in one part of the club’s operations, the Engagement team can ask secret shoppers to test that experience more thoroughly and better understand the factors contributing to the issue. They can help identify if it’s only happening at certain times or if other specific circumstances affect the way the issue impacts members. That detailed information can help the Engagement team better follow up on the original feedback received and support the development of a response that addresses the root of a problem. When new experiences are offered or current experiences are changed, the Engagement team will have secret shoppers test the experience to make sure it’s making its intended impact.

Their feedback will go to club leadership and help inform decision-making toward improvements that make a positive difference on the program, space, or offering being tested.

There are many ways MAC ensures that members steer the club through a feedback loop. The secret shopper program will be an integral addition to the toolkit, making sure we get the right level of detailed experiential information directly from members as they use the club. If you’d like to sign up for the opportunity to be a secret shopper in the future, please fill out the interest form. This is one of many upcoming improvements we’ll be making in the way MAC gives voice to members so they can help drive the community and daily experiences that will enrich lives, foster friendships, and build upon our traditions of excellence in athletic, social, and educational programs.

— Derek Pratt, Engagement Director

Scan Here to Sign Up to Be a Secret Shopper

The Case for Culture: A Reintroduction

At MAC, whether on the court or in the pool, members are focused on physical wellbeing and sportsmanship in a quest to be the best we can be. What matters most is strategy, athleticism, and love of sport. So you might wonder why an athletic club should feature a glass case celebrating the cultural diversity of our members. What is it that we can learn and enjoy from this display of artifacts and stories, and what do we do with that knowledge?

For a place like MAC, it’s all about teamwork and community. The more this community connects with one another on a personal level, the more rewarding our social experience and enjoyment of our time at the club. In the past, however, as with many organizations founded in the 19th century, not everyone was welcomed or included. Sometimes the very institutions set up to promote community were themselves setting boundaries about who did and who did not “belong.”

The Case for Culture started out as a way to highlight the experiences and influences of individual members who might be considered outside of the mainstream. In taking a lap for inclusion, we learned where they went to school or what their first sporting events looked like, or how athletics impacted their lives and careers. Especially for folks coming from minority backgrounds, sharing this information helps them be seen beyond the

surface and gives insight into their motivations and aspirations.

Moving forward, we will use the Case for Culture to not only highlight and celebrate MAC member stories, but to also provide the cultural context for traditions and historical events from a MAC-centric perspective. This kind of visibility showcases ideas and experiences that are familiar to some but new to many. This helps every member expand their

Share Your Perspective Through DEI Survey

Your opportunity to inform and inspire MAC’s journey toward a more inclusive community is coming soon! The MAC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee invites members to participate in a club-wide survey. The goal is to gather all member perspectives on the club’s culture in order to craft a foundation for DEI initiatives.

The online DEI survey opens March 25. Alternate formats will also be available. The survey should take approximately 12 minutes to complete, and all individual responses are held confidential by the independent survey administrator. Summarized survey results will be shared in the process of developing and implementing DEI strategy and action plans for the club.

Stay tuned for more information, as early survey respondents may be eligible for special incentives. Thank you in advance for your feedback. It will help us develop MAC’s interpretation of DEI in action at the club and improve the club experience for all who enter.

For more information about the survey or the DEI Committee, email DEI.chair@themac.com.

awareness about how we all come together as individuals in a diverse mosaic that creates the MAC family picture.

As MAC and the world continue to evolve, inclusion and diversity are making their way onto the scorecard. We all lost points with practices that created barriers and excluded some, but MAC is striving to be a place where all members can compete and play to the best of their abilities. When we broaden the playing field, we can see how athletes from diverse backgrounds like Jeremy Lin, Simone Biles, or Naomi Osaka enliven our sporting life and push the boundaries of excellence.

MAC has been around since 1891 and, at times, may have seemed a bit monochrome. Our goal for the next 132 years is to bring color and life to our athletic community. As a gay Asian-American immigrant, I have found sports to be a fun and supportive way for me to feel included and valued in an enjoyable and exciting way. I’m definitely pumped up that the Case for Culture will be a place where we can similarly cheer on the cultures of other team members and be inspired by them to stay in good shape both mentally and physically. Stay tuned to see what the case will feature next! We are excited to get your feedback on each theme that we explore over the coming year. So please let us know your thoughts and ideas at DEI.Chair@themac.com.

— Devin Fei-Fan Tau, DEI Committee member

BRANDON DAVIS

junior Lounge MARCH EvEnts

The Junior Lounge is a space for children ages 7-14 to hang out solo or with friends. Activities include board games, Nintendo Switch, art supplies, books, an air hockey table, and a ping pong table.

The following special events are planned for March:

Mario Kart Tournament

10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4

March Madness Brackets

2:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 10

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

2:30 p.m. Friday, March 17

Join us for cookie decorating, themed crafts, and more!

Toy Story Movie Marathon

2:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15

Disney Movie Day

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 25

All Hands on Deck as the Balladeers Concert Returns

WEEKLY EVENTS

Recess Games

3:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays in the Main Gym

Chess Open Play

2:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Fitness Room Gallery

JUNIOR LOUNGE HOURS:

2:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday & 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday

If you have any questions, please email youthprograms@themac.com.

March 12 marks the return of the MAC Balladeers’ annual off-site concert previously known as Brothers Sing On. Formed in 1941, the MAC Balladeers are believed to be the oldest continuously performing, non-academic tenor-bass choir west of the Mississippi. They were awarded MAC’s McAlpin award in 2021 for their social outreach and community-building activities, even during the pandemic, and they participated in a choral performance of the Fauré Requiem conducted by Dr. Tuomi at Carnegie Hall in 2018.

Their Brothers Sing On concert series has been on hiatus since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, they perform at the Assembly Hall at the Oregon

National Guard’s Camp Withycombe. The concert series was created with the intent to bring together boy’s and men’s choirs from across the Portland metro area, with the vision that young singers could be inspired to sing long past their school years and onward throughout their lives. This year, the Balladeers have decided to embrace change with a new title for the concert — United, Sing On — to encourage a more genderneutral attitude toward singing activities. It is no longer focused on boy’s and men’s choirs and is instead a celebration of tenorbass singing. Their concert theme this year is Songs of Nautical Culture and features several guest singers, including the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters and Adrian Rosales.

United, Sing On 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 12

Support the MAC Balladeers at their United, Sing On concert. Admission is free for all.

Location: Assembly Hall at the Oregon National Guard’s Camp Withycombe, 15300 SE Minuteman Way, Clackamas

Re-Imagining Junior Events at MAC

This year, the club puts a new focus on both social and athletic activities for juniors that are approachable and inclusive to all types of members. These events are designed for ages 8-12, with some events geared toward younger members ages 5-9 and others geared toward older members ages 10-16.

In 2022, the club hosted several off-site events, from indoor skydiving to trampoline parks, where juniors had opportunities to both be active and learn STEM and body mechanics. During the Timbers and Thorns season, there were specific sections of the Stadium Terrace where junior members could watch the game and take part in other fun activities like coloring, bingo, and balloon art. The unique and fun event Squash, Smash, and Dodge junior night in October provided young members an opportunity to learn to play squash while also playing dodgeball and Super Smash Bros. The quarterly Dive-In Movie event is also a family favorite.

The first junior event of 2023 — which transformed the Ballroom into an arena for laser tag — was a big hit, with about 80 junior members participating. As 2023 continues to progress, the MAC Events team continues to organize exciting and unique experiences that are engaging for all junior members. On March 25, there will be a juniors-only section during the Timbers match against the LA Galaxy.

One of the most anticipated junior events of the year is right around the corner — the Junior Dance! Grab your cowboy boots and handkerchiefs for this Wild West-themed dance, which takes place 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the Ballroom. Dressing for the theme is encouraged, but junior members should make sure they’re still following the dress code and other Junior Dance rules. Member registration begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 2, and guest pass registration opens at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 9. Members can reserve only one ticket during the first week of registration and one guest after the member-only registration period ends, while supplies last.

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Event Overview

Spin-A-Thon: Sunday, March 12

$100 contribution per person

Register for an in-person spin class (8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. options available), each followed by a guided cool down and stretching session. A chance for members, friends, and guests to connect through conversation and movement.

Move: March 12-18

Free for MAC members

This week focuses on athletic participation while highlighting fitness classes at MAC. Members are encouraged to try a class new to them while moving with a purpose. The Move concludes with a raffle drawing for all who participate.

Bid: March 12-18

Bidding information at MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com

Auction items include amazing experiences like a suite to a Timbers or Thorns game, white water rafting, and much more. All items can be viewed online. Check it out for a chance to bid and support youth athletics and education.

Gearing Up for MAF Week

Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s MAF Week is coming up. The weeklong event, which includes the annual Spin-A-Thon, is an opportunity for Multnomah Athletic Club members to actively connect with the club’s community partner. MAF Week is when MAC members can combine their passion for fitness with their passion to help others.

each connects with MAF differently, they all share a common desire to give back to the community.

Tom Usher, MAC Member and Donor

Party: Saturday, March 18

Free, registration is required

Come together and celebrate the community’s impact on the foundation’s grant and scholarship outreach. A gathering for friends, sponsors, and guests. With celebration of longtime event sponsors and announcements of auction winners, it’s sure to be a blast.

Visit MultnomahAthleticFoundation. com for the Eventbrite registration link for all the events and information how to access the online auction.

During MAF Week, members can choose from various activities and levels of engagement. Along with the Spin-A-Thon, MAC members can take a “Join the Move” fitness class to earn raffle tickets for wellness prizes; attend a Listen and Learn conversation about Title IX and the Oregon leader who helped write the landmark legislation in 1972; come to the party to celebrate the MAF community; and partake in an auction to bid on special experiences.

MAF continues to expand its reach into the community, powered by members and grant partners whose life experiences and diverse points of view help inform MAF’s mission — including the MAC members and grant partner featured below. Although

As a longtime club member and past MAC trustee, Tom Usher has been deeply involved in the Development Committee and fundraising for MAF. Tom’s entire family is active at the club, and he participates in the annual Spin-A-Thon as a rider and a sponsor.

Tom strongly believes in the importance of supporting young people in sports. He feels it’s not so much the sport that matters, but the life lessons one learns through sport, and that sport encourages discipline, teamwork, and health.

Tom also believes that community support and philanthropy are vital. “With the rich history that we have at the club, we have an obligation to give back to the community, and the perfect way to do this is through supporting the foundation.”

Linda Spaulding, Emily Stratman, Debbie Williams, Pam Welch, Rebecca Roberts, and Denise Patridge

Jason DeVries, Doug Deurwaarder, Kegan Clay, and Tom Usher at the 2017 Spin-A-Thon.

ADAM WICKHAM

Anna Friedhoff, MAC Member and MAC Scholar Athlete

Anna Friedhoff has a strong personal connection to both the club and the foundation: she is a MAC member and a past MAC Scholar Athlete.

Anna is an attorney and shareholder at Stahancyk, Kent & Hook P.C., and she shares her experience opened many doors professionally and personally.

“Being recognized as a MAC Scholar Athlete provided me with extraordinary opportunities, including athletic facilities at the club, a college scholarship, and the chance to connect with a class of peers who had ambitions similar to mine.”

Anna continues to support MAF and she sees it as a way to give back. And as a person who has helped MAF select future Scholar Athletes, she truly believes in the process of identifying the next generation of leaders and MAC members. “Community involvement is critical to development of the entire person and helps form purpose, understanding, and empathy,” says Anna.

Aaron Dickson, Executive Director of Friends of Baseball

Aaron is the Executive Director of Friends of Baseball, a nonprofit that provides youths with equitable access to baseball.

MAF and Friends of Baseball share a common goal of providing young people with the opportunity to enhance their lives through the power of sports.

MAF is one of the nonprofit’s earliest funding partners.

Community involvement is important to Aaron on both a personal and professional level, and his passion for positively impacting Portland youth runs deep. Aaron explains that as someone who grew up here, the Portland community has had a huge impact on who he is. “I feel it’s my responsibility to pay it forward because the community has taught me so many invaluable lessons,” says Aaron. “I am passionate about impacting youth in this city, and believe continuing to stay involved in the community will only help create more effective solutions.”

Fun for a Good Cause

MAF provides many points of entry for MAC members to engage with the foundation, and MAF Week is one of those ways. When MAC members participate in MAF Week activities — whether it’s getting a workout during the Spin-A-Thon or bidding on a unique experience at the auction — they are helping to fund youth participation in athletics and education.

— Laurie Harquail

SPONSORS

BIG WHEELS

DERAILLEURS HANDLEBARS

SPOKES

O + I Develop

Providence Health Plan

Rose City Awning and Flag

Vision Capital Management

PEDALS

Alloro Winery

Columbia Grain

Crowley Wines

Cycle Oregon Gravel Ride

Hillsboro Hops

Jenny & Sam Kim

Nossa Familia Coffee

Oregon Ballet Theatre

Orange Torpedo Trips

Evan & Rebecca Roberts

Rose City Futsal

Rose City Rollers

Multnomah Athletic Club

Anna Friedhoff and Thomas Gradt

MAF Tributes

Honor someone special or memorialize someone who has passed away by making a tribute gift to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Tributes are typically noted as memorial, anniversary, get well, birthday, or recognition.

March tributes are listed below, with the honored individuals’ names in bold.

William (Bill) Baer (memorial)

Phil and Carol Juckeland

Sally Broughton (memorial)

Lee and Ron Ragen

Thomas Robert Marineau (memorial)

Douglas Pratt, Jr.

Wilma Jane Perlman (memorial)

Richard Horswell

Chris Selk and Brad Perry (celebration of marriage)

Mandalyn Hulsizer

Reidun Zander (memorial)

Ann Blume

Mort and Mary Lang Bishop

Kathleen Dodds & Paul Dickson

Skip Frank & Patsy Graves

Missy Gerber and Steve Reinking

Phil and Carol Juckeland

Julie Vigeland

Multnomah Athletic Foundation provides community grants and postsecondary scholarships focused on increasing access in sports and education in the Portland metropolitan area. Contributions made to the foundation are tax-deductible. A written acknowledgment and tax receipt will be mailed following the contribution.

IN MEMORIAM

Reidun Solvi (Brandal) Zander

Nov.

7, 1950 - Jan. 1, 2023

Reidun was born in Brunstad, Norway, on Nov. 7, 1950, to Eystein and Borghild Brandal. She and her brother Oyvind were raised there until her family moved to Seattle, Washington, in 1957. Upon arriving in Seattle, she was enrolled in elementary school despite not knowing any English.

She graduated from Ballard High School in 1969. She continued on to attend Pacific Lutheran University, followed by the University of Washington. After meeting Bill while attending PLU, Reidun returned to Norway in 1972 to live with her cousins in Brunstad in order to be closer to him while he was serving in Germany with the Army.

Upon returning to the U.S., Reidun attended Braniff Airline Academy in Dallas, Texas, where she received specialized training that served her well when she worked for both Amtrak and Continental Airlines.

She married William (Bill) Zander in 1975. Before leaving the workforce to pursue motherhood and her own catering business, Reidun used her knack for style and people skills to manage women’s apparel for Nordstrom at Washington Square. She was the consummate hostess and loved entertaining friends and family, making each guest feel like the party was just for them.

Always active, Reidun enjoyed skiing with friends and family, was an avid tennis player, competed in racquetball and pickleball, and enjoyed Pilates. Reidun became a Multnomah Athletic Club member 47 years ago upon her marriage to Bill. She served on a number of committees, including Tennis, Pilates, Athletic, House, and ultimately, the Board of Trustees. The involvement which was her most rewarding was spearheading the formation of Little MACs (childcare) in the early ’80s.

She kept in close contact with her cousins in Norway and enjoyed sharing happenings from home with them and, in return, learning news from her homeland. Reidun loved to travel and took many years of Italian language courses.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her husband, Bill; daughter Annelisa; son Erik and his wife Holly; grandchildren Grace and Rhett, who affectionately called her Rei Rei; and brother Oyvind, his wife Jeanette, and their sons, Garth and Grant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eystein and Borghild Brandal. She was deeply loved and adored by her many friends.

Harry Phillip Stoinoff, DMD

Dec. 26, 1932-Jan. 8, 2023

Harry Stoinoff passed away on Jan. 8, 2023, just two weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday with his family.

Harry was born in Portland in 1932 and attended Washington High School, Oregon State University, Portland State University, and Oregon Health Sciences University, where he received his degree in dentistry. He joined the Air National Guard and was stationed in Alaska from 1951 to 1952.

Harry enjoyed golfing at least three times a week, hiking, skiing all over the world, and driving sports cars fast. He could be found at the gym, driving range, or just recently riding his e-bike around Palm Springs. He will always be remembered for his love of life and his ability to make friends anywhere. Harry was the life of any party, always making people laugh with his storytelling and jokes.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lavelle. He is survived by his three children, Phillip Stoinoff, Dr. Susan Smith, and Betsy Stoinoff Leyva; his beloved niece, Jane Stoinoff; his companion and partner, Kris Neville; his six grandchildren, Devin Smith, Stefan Smith, Alexandra Smith, Marina Smith, Phillip Stoinoff, and Harrison Leyva; and three great-grandchildren.

Harry loved the song “My Way” by Frank Sinatra, and that is how he lived his life. The family is making plans for a Celebration of Life in April.

For more information, contact MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt 503-517-2350

Lisa@MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com

CLUB RULES

House Committee Monthly Report

House Committee enforces rules of conduct for members and guests by investigating infractions and recommending sanctions to the Board of Trustees. Recent board actions are listed below.

• A 58-year-old adult member with 11 years of tenure was suspended for two months for Abuse of Members, Nonmembers, and Staff. Member was disrespectful toward fellow members. Member previously received a warning for similar behavior.

• A 12-year-old junior member was suspended for two months for Behavior

Unbecoming a Member. The junior member was disrespectful toward staff.

• A 52-year-old adult member with 17 years of tenure was suspended for one month for Behavior Unbecoming a Member and must pay $100 in restitution for the theft of a member’s personal property.

• A 14-year-old junior member was suspended for two months for Disregard for Guest Policy and/or Event Attendees’ Policy and Behavior

Unbecoming a Member. This member knowingly falsified his age and signed in an athletic guest.

President’s Report

Delivered By Outgoing President Mary Turina

During the Annual Meeting on Feb. 7

Twenty twenty-two — what a year! The year began with many of us suffering from COVID-19 fatigue. But, as the year went on and we continued to climb out of the pandemic, the club came back to life with vigor, and our community returned en masse, which was inspiring to see.

We started my term wearing masks, meeting primarily virtually, and debating whether or not to mandate vaccinations after two years of periodic closures of our club. With the easing of the pandemic restrictions and the return to a more “normal operation,” we were able to host in person — for the first time in two years — last year’s 50-year pin celebration, our Celebration of Champions, the Spring Fashion Show, the All-Committee Dinner, the Holiday Fashion Show, countless athletic competitions, and this Annual Meeting. (Note: These are all firsts for our General Manager Charles Leverton.) To see so many of you returning to a place we all cherish was a true testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of MAC.

There is so much to celebrate and highlight from 2022, which includes wrapping up the second year of our strategic plan. During the first year of our plan, we were focused upon stabilizing MAC, rehiring staff, and recreating the member experience. This past year we continued to focus on member experience and made great strides for our club through a strong campus master planning process and focusing on improving our infrastructure.

I am proud of the fact that we have led with strategy in determining our annual plan. We have created a process to take our strategic initiatives, prioritize them, resource them, and execute them through strong project management. We could not do this without the strategic leadership of our GM and the great staff who enable this work. We have tied our GM’s annual goals to our strategic initiatives and operating plan. Charles, in turn, has cascaded these goals to his leadership team, so we are all working together to benefit our members.

Your club is in good financial health — as you heard from our Treasurer’s report tonight — thanks to smart decisions made during the pandemic and through the actions we have taken this past year. I am very pleased that we were able to hold our dues increase to 9% after a dues rollback in 2020 and no subsequent increases. For a comparator, my condo HOA fees went up 17% this year, on top of our HOA increase last year.

MAC strives to be a community where all members feel represented, valued, and included. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is leading an effort to assess areas where our club requires additional focus, which includes a club-wide

member survey to better understand member perspectives. The assessment involves a policy review using an equity and inclusive lens, which will lead to a gap analysis and strategy.

Looking forward, we have created an Engagement department to analyze how our members use our club. This will allow us to discover how we can improve and streamline usage. I’m extremely excited about the direction we are moving in!

The pandemic caused all of us to adjust many of our traditional habits, such as working remotely. We now see so many of you working from MAC regularly, and we heard you! We have enhanced our WiFi and continue to explore ways to improve our technology. Our Campus Master Plan considers members working from MAC. Hybrid meetings are here to stay, and we have outfitted many conference rooms to accommodate these meetings.

And what about the elevated sky box experience to watch Timbers and Thorns? MAC expanded the menus that now offer fans a wide variety of delicious food options and drinks. Yes, hot dogs are still on the menu, alongside California and veggie rolls, and totchos! MAC took it to the next level when the Oregon State Beavers played their first regular season football game in Portland since 1986. The VIP experience in the spin studio allowed members to enjoy a game like never before! This is the model the club will use for future large-scale events.

Outgoing President Mary Turina

BRANDON DAVIS

And how about our own MAC blend coffee, MACrobrew, and 1891 wine? These innovations, and more, are ways we are improving our member experience.

My time as president featured many memorable moments, but a few stand out. Last year’s 50-year pin celebration, which was the first time many of our senior members came back to the club since its closure, was a special event. It was thrilling to share in the excitement of some of our most honored members.

And then this winter, we returned inside for the Christmas Tree Lighting. This always is one of my favorite events, and to be able to experience it with my husband, all my kids, and my grandson, Henry, was truly magical.

As my time serving as your president comes to an end, there are certainly some things that I am looking forward to as I return to the regular life of a member.

What I am looking forward to:

• Spending more time at the club exercising and recreating than in meetings.

• Continuing to work on strategy and the Campus Master Plan.

• Spending more time in Central Oregon and the beach.

And, of course, there are aspects and perks that come with being board president.

What I will miss:

• Serving the club that I love in this capacity.

• The primo parking space!

I’d like to take a moment to remember our members who are no longer with us. There are two I want to acknowledge who have been influential to me. First, Marlis Miller, an amazing leader and strategic thinker. While we were not on the board at the same time, Marlis always reached out with support and smart guidance. And I can’t stand before you without recognizing Reidun Zander, who was the secretary in my first year on the board. Reidun always exemplified working for what was best for the club and members, and she always did that with grace, her warm smile, and humility.

I thank my fellow officers. You welcomed me into your class as a second-year trustee and have been wonderful teammates along this journey. To next year’s officers, you are an amazing team, and I have loved working with you. I wish you good luck and hope that you have as much fun serving the club as I have. First-year trustees, thank you for your dedication, your energy, your commitment to MAC, and your friendship.

I want to thank my dear husband, Randy, who not only supported me but shared me with the club, and the hours and hours I have been in meetings. He also got involved in the committee system as a member of our Land Use and Cycling Committees. I love you! And to my children, Claire, James, Chris, Kat, and Nicho, thank you for always showing up and supporting me. To my grandsons, Henry and Lamar, it’s always wonderful seeing you at the club.

And finally, thank you, members, for making MAC such a special and unique community. I’ll see you around the club.

2023 McAlpin Award Winner: Juanita Lewis

Named after the first president of MAC, Arthur B. McAlpin, the McAlpin award is given each year to a member who exemplifies social activity participation at an extraordinary level. This year, the award celebrates someone who has been the ultimate volunteer for more than 20 years. Her selfless dedication to the club, and her care and concern for the welfare of others, makes her a pillar of the MAC community.

Congratulations to Juanita Lewis, who has volunteered for the Diversity Admissions; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Holiday Decorating; Family Events; and Community Involvement Committees, for creating community and experiences for members and staff over the past 21 years. She has not missed a year supporting the Holiday Decorating Committee since 2003.

Juanita has been active throughout the club, volunteering at children’s events and activities to create a thriving community. She has volunteered

for special events, surveys, and focus groups, including Goose Hollow Days, Annual Street Festival, Campus Master Plan, Rose Festival Porch Parade, Committee Open House, and MAC new-member events. Her dedication to the community also extends well beyond MAC into the community.

Juanita has humbly served the community through the Portland Art Museum’s Native American Art Council, Junior League of Portland, Women of Color affinity group, and throughout her career as a now retired paraeducator for Portland Public Schools. Her passion and commitment to the wellbeing of others are a beacon in the MAC community and beyond.

As a 21-year MAC member, Juanita fondly remembers special moments she has had throughout the club — from Mother’s Day brunches with her family and Holiday Fashion Shows with her daughter, to Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee Janice Scroggins

playing piano for her and her husband on their wedding anniversary in the Reading Lounge. Juanita has spent her time and energy to help create these types of memorable experiences for other families and members through her committee service and volunteerism. She is a genuinely inspiring individual to many MAC members and staff who extend their thanks to her.

Outgoing Vice President Marilyn Whitaker and Juanita Lewis

BRANDON DAVIS

50-Year Member Celebration

50-Year Members were honored at a luncheon on Jan 20.

PHOTOS BY BRANDON DAVIS

1. In alphabetical order: Richard Alexander, Diane Alexander, Warner Allen, Gloria Amato, Peter Anderson, Elaine Andrews, Susan Bach, John Bakkensen, Eugenia Barber, Michael Baskin, Rosalie Baskin, Kathryn Belknap, Donald Berchtold, Paul Breuer, Sandra Breuer, Gary Bullock, Leslie Cable, Paul Carlson, Henry Cohn, Dana Cress, Dede DeJager, Diana Deshler, Florence Dibenedetto, George Doolittle, Ann Durfee, Peter Dec Ebert, Katherine Ellegood, Richard Ellegood, Marilyn Epstein, Elizabeth Etter, Sally Floberg, Margaret Ann Fraser, Barbara Gilbert, Elizabeth Gill, Robert Grant, Louise Grant, Mary Gray, Jane Grayson, Joel Erik Grayson, John Gregory, Bonnie Gregory, David A Griffith, Mary Grim, Edward Grossenbacher, Richard Halsten, Susan Halton, Jessie F Hammond, Kirkham Hay, Barbara Heffernan, Tim Heltzel, Ellen Heltzel, Richard Helzer, Gil Henderson, Dale Hermann, Michael Herzog, Veronica Laman Hiller, Lynne Hoffman, Jocelyn Hoffman, Gregory Houser, Lesley Houser, J Diane Hussey, Craig Iverson, Betsy Johnson, Rebecca Jones, Frederick Jubitz, Charles Kaady, David Kafoury, Ann Kafoury, Trish Kerr Laufenberg, Melinda King Williams, Ronald Kutella, Anita Kutella, Eric Kvernland, Donald Lachman, Frank Lagesen, Coralen Lagesen, Thomas M Lain, F Richard Leonetti, Marilyn Lindgren, Walter List, Elizabeth Locatell, Lynne Lock, Arthur Lovett, Les Madden, Melinda Maginnis, Robert Maloney, Mary Pat Maloney, Thomas Marineau, Suzanne Marineau, Janice Marquis, Nancy Marshall, Mary Ann Massengale, Joseph Maylie, Frances M Maynard, Elizabeth McCormick, Mark McDonald, Janeth M McHugh, Melinda Mercer, Robert Mesher, Richard Meyer, Thomas Miller, Mary Miller-Cassarno, Richard Moffitt, Patricia Moffitt, Richard Morrison, John Murphy, Carolyn Neighbor, Kathleen Neill, Anne Newbegin, Mark O’Donnell, Fergus O’Scannlain, Suzann Ott, Larry Packouz, Barbara Page, Sandra Page, Duane Paulson, Corinne Paulson, Dorothy Piacentini, Richard H. A. Piper, James Pittman, Karon Pittman, Barbara Platt, Carole Pool, Judith Posey, Robert Post, Rebecca Post, Steven Preece, Patrick Prendergast, Sarah Pullen, Robert Rankin, Jerry Rensch, Kathy Rensch, Gary Rhoades, Deborah Rhoades, Peter Richter, Leslie Richter, W Glynn Roberson, Mary Roberson, Susan Scales, Patricia Schleuning, Steven Senders, Laurie Senders, Norman Sepenuk, Barbara Sepenuk, Kenneth Shipley, Sarah Siegenthaler, John Skillern, David Sloan, Barbara Sloan, Christina Smith, Marcia Strohecker, Janice Stuermer, Bonnie Sulmonetti, Peter Suriano, Helen Suriano, Caroline Swindells, Helen Thompson, Andrea Tongue, Craig Trull, Rebeckah Trullinger, David Trumbo, Patricia Trumbo, Christina Tsefalas, Edward Ulman, Wendy Ulman, Ann Usher, Robert Walsh, Tyler Walthers, Cameron Warren, Elizabeth K. Warren, Edwin Watson, Thomas Watt, Carol Williams, Richard Williams, August Wunderly, Anne Young, Richard Zimmerman

Annual Meeting

On Feb. 7, the club welcomed members to the first in-person Annual Meeting since 2020.

2. Gil Henderson, Pamalynn Steinfeld, Debbie Henderson, and Richard Steinfeld 3. Vicki Tagliafico, Carl Burnhman, Darcy Henderson, Lisa Yost, Ron Yost, and David Horstkotte 4. Dave Huffman, Phil Wax, Ellen Wax, and Viola Wax 5 Kinzie Jacobs and Andrew Jacobs 6. Lovely and Jake Laban 7. Nita McAdams, Davia Rubenstein, Sheri Anderson, and Carol Fortino 8. Theresa Lovett, Andrea Edelson, and Shahrzad Dai 9. Dick Courter, Debra Nelson, and Roscoe Nelson 10. Michelle Young and Matt Young 11. Maggie Nice, Biane Bozak, and Sarah Burczak 12. Larry Jansky, Sam Romanaggi, and Patrick Niedermeyer 13. Vicki Tagliafico, Holly Lekas, Linda Higgons, and Sydney Baer

PHOTOS BY BRANDON DAVIS

Dana Rasmussen, Susan Bladholm, Victor Perry, and Alex Young

Complements Get MAC Everywhere

Building the Best Board Means Matching Compatible Trustees

By Jake Ten Pas

Former President of the Board of Trustees Rob Torch describes selecting a new class of MAC leaders as “more art than science.” It’s not just a matter of evaluating professional experience and previous committee service, but also of finding personalities and areas of knowledge that complement not only the other three first-year trustees, but also the other eight board members.

“The Nominating Committee chose the new class of trustees for their wide diversity of background, expertise, and experience, and we’re confident that their individual strengths will blend together well and be helpful in terms of working together as a class and with the overall board in moving the club forward during the next few years,” Torch says. Per MAC tradition, the prior year’s president heads up the Nominating Committee, which is responsible for selecting new trustees. This past year, the group attempted to expand its reach by opening up the process to members who might not necessarily have served on committees before while also introducing a process of self-nomination.

While these changes presented their own fresh set of questions, Torch says he and the Nominating Committee

ultimately are excited about the quartet that was selected, and he appreciates the learnings that came out of the variation of process. “However, the Nominating Committee was challenged in terms of identifying candidates who are ethnically diverse and were interested in serving on the board. We had a lot of great candidates who submitted interest forms indicating that they were willing to volunteer, and we thank them for stepping up, but I also know there are others within our membership who would be excellent potential trustees, but decided for various reasons not to put their names forward. I would encourage those members to consider volunteering both on MAC committees and, ultimately, for a board role in the future.”

Nevertheless, Torch and his cohort managed to put together an A-Team, with each member bringing a unique perspective and specialized skillset to the table. Alex Young — who jokingly says he might be the character of Murdock from the TV series and movie because of his sense of humor, unconventional smarts, and ability to bring people together — represents a wealth of strategic experience, according to Torch.

Victory Perry has a deep history of committee experience and well-respected analytical ability, while Susan Bladholm’s collaborative nature and patience keep her cool-headed with any constituency. Lastly, Dana Rasmussen is a walking library of legal expertise whose alertness helps her see any challenge coming a mile away. Maybe she’s the wise Hannibal Smith of the group, but any way you break it down, this new class promises to leave the broader club membership saying, “I love it when a plan comes together.”

Susan Bladholm

“I’m excited and very honored to be a MAC trustee because, while we can’t control the culture of our nation or world, we can impact what ‘Planet MAC’ should look like and how it should operate,” says Susan Bladholm. “We have a lot of strategic planning in front of us, and we’re trying to anticipate what the club should offer in 25 years. My two kids are in their 20s, so I’m trying to imagine what our next generation and the one after will want and need to nurture their sense of wellbeing. It’s a fun challenge, and I hope members will voice their opinions about how MAC 2050 should look.”

Bladholm believes that everyone has different needs for their personal well-being, and although MAC can’t offer a customized array of products and services for each individual member, there are fundamental elements that contribute to every person’s wellness — and she says that begins with community. “How can the MAC provide a welcoming, safe, dynamic, interesting, enriching, healthy program while fostering a sense of belonging for its members?” she asks. “The board, staff, and space provide the parameters for activities, and as members, we all contribute to the culture, which drives community.”

Bladholm was born in Portland and says she deliberately made the decision to stay and raise her family here. Her career was grounded in economic development, brand building, transportation, and emergency response — specifically for Portland and Oregon. Post 9/11, she worked for the Port of Portland and was very involved with the crisis response effort. Bladholm worked for the State of Oregon in the late ‘80s as the country came out of a recession, and she was co-founder of Cycle Oregon, an effort to get residents to visit small, rural communities. She also worked for a global helicopter company that specialized in emergency response and big infrastructure construction projects, so she points out that recovery and community building are callings for her.

“Our community here in Portland is hurting, and many of our MAC members are current and future regional leaders who will help us rebuild a better future for Portland. I sincerely believe it’s incumbent upon all of us to contribute to community building — from smiling at someone in the hallway to picking up a wayward towel, from thanking staff to volunteering for a committee or to serve on the board.”

Currently, Bladholm leads a small nonprofit focused on offering an electric ferry service on the Willamette and Columbia rivers. “I believe we need an array of transportation solutions to foster community livability, resilience, clean air, access to good jobs, and simply for fun! So, I’m willing to stick

my neck out and try something new for which I have little experience,” she says.

“My superpower is convening really amazing, talented people to help solve problems. While it likely sounds worthy of eyeball-rolling, I am wired with a sense of purpose for building community through fostering connection, curiosity, and confidence.”

Victor Perry

“Some people are ‘now’ people, while others are ‘future’ people. I like the challenge of connecting the dots between the past, the now, and the future in a way that provides value to as many people as possible.” So says Victory Perry, who was known in college as “VicGyver” for his ability to solve problems by thinking outside the box and using the resources at hand to accomplish nearly any mission.

Thus far, Perry’s primary MAC assignment has been three years deep in the Budget & Finance Committee, which only left his senses sharpened and ready for another club governance adventure. Not long ago, he and his wife Karen were crossing the Idaho-Utah border on their way to Arches National Park when Victor shared his current conundrum. “I told her that I wasn’t sure what I should do next, and she asked if I would consider being on the Board of Trustees. My response was that I wasn’t sure what the board needed from its next class, and I wasn’t sure if my skill set matched their need. She replied that if I didn’t apply, I would never know if my skills were needed.”

Perry took his wife’s advice and decided to let the process determine his next role. Two days later, he received an email from a board member asking him to consider applying, and he was ready, willing, and able, at least in part because of all the time he spends at MAC.

“I have been fortunate enough to have a place to learn so many life lessons through swimming, participating on various committees, and learning how to live a healthier life by exercising and staying engaged. So, it is time for me to give back and see if I can contribute to or inspire the next generation,” he says.

Perry also brings to the table ample professional experience honed not just in the office but in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest. “As owner and operator of a seasonal family business — Powder Hounds Ski School — I strived to be customer- and staff-centric. My experience was an excellent incubator for personal growth, from the development of listening skills to the refinement of coaching and teaching skills. Probably the most memorable part of it was being with the entire Powder Hound family. I miss those days deeply after having to close due to COVID.”

That absence has only made Perry’s heart grow fonder for his MAC community. “I hope to serve this membership to the best of my ability. I am passionate about creating a stable and sustainable membership base for the future. I am also interested in working with my fellow trustees and club leadership to find a financial balancing point that provides value for all of the club’s members.

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Complements Get MAC Everywhere

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“In short, I think every member has the opportunity to create their own journey and path. I would encourage everyone to find what fulfills and engages them. I would also like to challenge all of the members to see the value the club has to offer.”

Dana Rasmussen

“As a new trustee, I hope to understand how to help bring together and implement the work that is most important for the club at this point in its history. It will be critical to look at the excellent work that has been done by prior boards and committees and place it in the context of today’s realities,” Dana Rasmussen says. “The world around us has and is changing all the time. COVID reordered how members look at using the club’s facilities and community. I hope the board can understand those changes to meet members’ needs.”

Describing herself as very honored to be given an opportunity to be part of building MAC’s future with other member volunteers at all levels, Rasmussen adds that she hopes that her experience in the work world of law, business, and public policy, together with her time on numerous boards — mostly in the nonprofit world — can add value to the club.

According to Rasmussen, MAC’s strength is in its members and staff, working together to build community and provide health and athletic opportunities to people at all stages of life. Because it is member-led, MAC differs from commercial athletic enterprises. With the right meshing of needs and respect for each other, the club can thrive, she adds.

“As a member for many decades, I have found that the club has offered me time as a young person to learn to swim, to compete on the ski team, and then later, as a young adult, to learn to play squash with new friends. Now, after returning from many years as a non-resident member, it is so satisfying to reintegrate into a wonderful community both by working to get fit and also by contributing to committees on which I have served to use my work and life skills for the MAC.”

Alex Young

“Experiencing a different culture opened me up to the value of different perspectives. At the MAC, each different minicommunity I’ve come across has helped me appreciate the diversity of offerings we have. How can we increase those experiences for me, my family, and others?” asks Alex Young, who was born in Eugene but grew up in Kobe, Japan, where he attended third grade through high school.

Similarly, his professional experiences have spanned not only the globe but also a wide range of industries. As CFO of Nike Japan in 2012-13, he was an active member at a MAC reciprocal organization, the Tokyo American Club, an anchor of the local expat community. He watched the organization transition its physical footprint and services during those years to better serve demand by investing in family dining,

hospitality, and premium services. Young recognizes that MAC is very different but sees the commonality with a club focusing on a few things to maintain its best attributes while evolving to serve the future.

“I’ve spent my 20-plus-year career helping organizations with their strategic and financial planning. From Disney to Netflix to Nike, and now Epic Games (maker of Fortnite and the technology stack behind the Metaverse), and the only consistent thread is the constant need to clarify strategic intent (vision/mission) against priorities and action. This is not easy to do, and I’ve had some great mentors along the way.”

Young might also count his wife, Rachel, among his personal influencers since she got him involved with MAC’s tennis community. “I hadn’t played in 10-plus years, and I told her I didn’t have time, that I was too busy with work. In reality, I was intimidated to jump into a new group and ‘start from scratch.’ That one act took me down a path where now I enjoy tennis and, more importantly, have made a few great friends at the MAC. It was a reminder you have to be willing to take risks and put yourself out there in order to grow and build community,” he says. “If all of us at the club took a ‘risk’ every quarter to reach out to someone new, how much larger would our community be? How much better would the MAC be?”

At a point in his life where he is acutely aware that time waits for no one, Young tries to spend less time worrying about how much earlier he might have started HIIT training, stretching, eating better, and diagnosing his sleep to improve his holistic health, and more time focusing on the things he can change. His kids are growing up, with twins Stu and Sadie (15) in ninth grade and youngest daughter, Evie (11) in fifth.

“We don’t have that many moments left as a family before they will be moving on to college. Creating those moments is so important — card games, learning to drive, travel — and the MAC creates many moments for us — our kids’ first workout in the large gym, the whole family participating in tennis tournaments, father-daughter dances, Turkey Trot. These moments often center around growing our community, and that’s hard given all the things that take time in life.”

Still, Young is making time for MAC as a new trustee, saying he’s interested in learning more about the club’s vision for the future, its governance process, making the club an amazing place to work for employees, and so much more. “I’ve been impressed with how the MAC has invested in the facilities, weathered the early days of the pandemic, and ramped up digital communication (email, new credentials, etc.). I hope to contribute to building on the direction of the club.

“Our aim is to create an amazing experience for our community and members, and that’s a tall task as we have a lot of different opinions on what ‘amazing’ is. It’s personal. The board’s goal is to represent the members — how do we take many thousands of perspectives and set the right direction?”

2022-23 Committees Reports

Standing Committees

Athletic Mission Statement: Inspire participation in MAC’s diverse offerings among athletes of all skills, ages, and backgrounds while fostering a positive and engaged community.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Developed a system that encouraged committees to align with policy and participate in board charges. Greater committee participation was noticed, as the new Committee Open House night drew a great crowd.

• The Athletic Policy and Procedures Manual continues to be reviewed and updated to reflect changes in our ever-evolving athletic environment. The Athletic Policy Subcommittee has kept and will continue to keep these policies fresh and relative to the club. The policy manual was renumbered to make it more cohesive. Thank you to Athletic Policy Subcommittee Chair Gary Papé and member Gary Berger (both affectionately known as “the Garys”).

• Last year’s Celebration of Champions was a tremendous success, due mostly to contributions made by the Athletic Committee Awards Subcommittee Chair Loan Wong. This year’s event will no doubt be equally as successful and inspirational. Thank you to Subcommittee Chair Janae Pyle and member Lee Whitaker.

• Tennis and pickleball jointly struck a deal allowing pickleball to share the single-lane outdoor tennis court with tennis. Eventually, this court will be able to be reserved for both sports. Big shoutout to Tennis Committee Chair Martin Bleeck, Pickleball Chair Mark Jansa, and Athletic Committee liaison Kate Rollins.

• The Athletic Member program continues to grow as new athletes are added to the roster. This program (which is in the Athletic Policy Manual, policy A8) is complex and extensive. The subcommittee and staff are working to make this program and policy more streamlined and efficient and continue to improve the process. Thank you to Subcommittee Chair Ken Meyer and subcommittee members Chris Bathurst and Lee Whitaker.

Audit

Mission Statement: Assist the board with oversight of the integrity of the club’s financial statements; the qualifications, performance, and independence of the club’s independent auditor; and the club’s compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Partnered with staff and external auditor to audit the club’s 2021 financials.

• Developed a mechanism for reviewing external auditor against market comparators.

Budget & Finance

Mission Statement:

Recommend and monitor financial policies, procedures, programs, budgets, and investments to the Board of Trustees.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Reviewed and modernized the MAC Financial Policy.

• Further integrated the Portfolio Management Office and Club Strategy teams into the budgeting processes.

• Partnered with staff to land a 2023 budget that met the growing needs of the members and club operations.

— Kyle Goulard, Chair

Communications Mission Statement:

We listen, we write, we listen again. Partnering with MAC’s Communications team, our committee informs and crafts strategy, policy, and communications which meet and exceed the expectations of our diverse membership. We shape and amplify the voice of MAC.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Audited more than 100 pages of MAC’s website to ensure members are receiving the most accurate, compelling, and up-to-date content.

• Suggested improvements to the club’s Sounding Board Policy which will be incorporated into a new operational policy.

• Provided guidance on communications surrounding the club’s DEI initiatives, Campus Master Plan, the new board nomination process, and community involvement.

Diversity Admissions

Mission Statement: The purpose of the Diversity Admissions Program is to increase the diversity of Multnomah Athletic Club membership to better reflect the community in which we live.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Reviewed, interviewed, and provided recommendation for the Board of Trustees for 22 new diversity nominees. Continued follow up with new members through DAC to ensure they feel welcomed and maximize/ enjoy their MAC experience.

Jim Laird

Kyle Goulard

Maryam Bolouri

Amanda Harvey

• Expanded the DAC eligibility criteria to include LGBTQ.

• Created and managed quarterly Partners in Inclusion events to reach, educate, and welcome diverse members to MAC.

• Contributed to locker room usage initiatives by researching and reviewing best practices regarding gender-neutral restrooms and locker rooms.

• Served as a liaison to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to bring awareness of DAC and club efforts toward DEI.

• Contributed to the board’s 2022 strategic initiatives and supported other club initiatives as required.

• Continued to review and recommend new MAC policies to provide a more efficient and streamlined process of joining MAC through diversity program.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Mission Statement:

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee works to make MAC more welcoming to all members. The goal is to amplify voices and increase representation of the diverse range of members within this community.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• In its second full year as a standing committee, the DEI Committee continued to hone its format, procedures, and organization; develop the committee culture; and define strategies to further the committee mission. A very successful half-day facilitated work session and subcommittee involvement helped the committee identify priorities for DEI initiatives and a shared vision of the work to set the foundation of DEI strategy moving forward.

• The committee advanced initiatives in the area of DEI accountability. The committee identified barriers to implementing a comprehensive DEI strategy in the club and the need to assess the current state of DEI at MAC through an organizational assessment. This will assist in establishing benchmarks and further inform the DEI action plan. A DEI consultant was engaged in collaboration with General Manager Charles Leverton. The initial phases of the organizational assessment have been completed and the work is ongoing. An all-member survey is in development and on track to launch the third week in March to gather input from club members to inform future DEI strategy and initiatives.

• DEI presence in club programming and keeping the membership informed was another accomplishment. The committee focused on broadening club programming to include a greater range of cultural representation and expanding awareness of diverse traditions. The committee successfully developed a model for and implemented Community Cultural Celebration event programs. The committee provided DEI-related information to raise awareness and DEI initiatives progress updates to the membership through a variety of club media channels.

House Mission Statement: Recommend, monitor, and enforce rules of conduct for club members.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Implemented social media and sexual abuse policies into Club Rules.

• Created a violations and minimum sanctions document for junior members.

• Created a new sanction around credential lending, which was made possible to track and charge with the new check-in system at the club.

• Educated members and staff about the process for completing Incident Reports if they were ever made to feel unsafe or uncomfortable while at the club.

Membership Mission Statement: Recommend and monitor policies and procedures for membership in the club, monitor current club trends impacting the sustainability of club membership and, subject to the power of the board in all cases, review and recommend membership-related engagement such as applications, resignations, exception requests, and other member inquiries to club membership programs. Provide organizational direction toward the recruitment, orientation, and integration of new members. In all manner, the Membership Committee is charged with recommending a consistent, equitable, and reasonable response to policy interpretation.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Reinvigorated new member happy hour events on the third Thursday of every month. Member-led tours, opportunities to interact with staff and other members, plus the benefit of delicious food and beverages provided in a relaxed setting encouraged new members to get to know their club.

• A subcommittee developed a proposal to improve the pipeline through new member engagement experience to be implemented and refined throughout 2023.

• Processed and recommended 499 applications for membership and reviewed requests for 466 resignations, 10 for medical inactive, and 15 for exceptions.

Member Events

Mission Statement: Oversees the club’s social activities committees. Supports the creation of new and contemporary activities and adds fresh touches to traditional events for members of all ages.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Collaborated with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to ensure that DEI initiatives are woven into the fabric of MAC and Social Committee events.

• The Balladeers hosted two concerts – their “Brothers, Sing-On” off-site concert and the annual MAC concert. They also performed at the Veterans Breakfast and Holiday Open House.

• The MelloMacs performed at the Mary Poppins Sing-Along, Veterans Breakfast, Holiday Open House, and Children’s Holiday Party for the first time since COVID hit.

• Both music groups extended their work into the community by performing at senior/ assisted living facilities and elder care homes during the year.

• Family Events hosted the inaugural St. Paddy’s Day Coin Hunt, hosted hundreds of children at Halloween Trunk or Treat, and saw more than 300 fathers attend the FatherDaughter Dance with their daughters.

• Family Events started to create a sensory room or calming areas for attendees to use during events.

• Holiday Decorating returned to tradition, drawing more than 900 people to the indoor Tree Lighting Ceremony during the Holiday Open House.

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Emily Yensen

Mary DiOrio

Debbie Bensching

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• Social Activities put on MAC’s first Oktoberfest celebration and drew more than 800 members to the club as the Oregon State University football team played in Portland for the first time in 36 years.

• Social Activities also hosted a Jazz Dinner and Dance, Supper Club at the Bistro, Mary Poppins Sing-Along, Murder Mystery night, and Adult New Year’s Eve Party.

• Culture & Style put on Spring and Holiday Fashion Shows for the first time since 2018, drawing more than 1,000 attendees to both.

• Culture & Style collaborated with the DEI Committee to organize Diwali and Chinese Lunar New Year events.

• The 20/30s Committee hosted its first Winter Ball since 2019 and its first white water rafting and wine trip.

Property Mission Statement:

The Property Committee shall recommend, establish, and monitor policies, procedures, and capital budgets concerning the construction, improvement, maintenance, and replacement of the club’s physical assets, in accordance with the club’s strategic priorities.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Approved 99 capital projects totaling $5.4 million for the 2023 portfolio to enable club staff to improve operational foundations, build a thriving team, and connect and support members.

• Completed member experience upgrades on the Stadium Terrace and enabled implementation of the drone de-icing program, which was successful in mitigating ice and snowfall from the barrel roof in the last winter storm.

• Members served on the Arts Subcommittee, Locker Room Redesign Steering Team, and as liaisons to Budget & Finance, Capital Budget, ADA, Strategy, PMO, Architect of Record, and Campus Master Plan.

Board Committees

Food & Beverage

Mission Statement:

The Food & Beverage Committee works to create meaningful elevated member experiences through dining, drinks, and special events to connect all members in the club.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Assisted the club in choosing the new house coffee.

• Reviewed food and beverage-related Sounding Boards and feedback monthly to determine dining experiences, member menu requests, etc.

• Requested additional child care options so young parents could enjoy 1891 and the Bistro.

• Hosted wine dinners and events with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, such as the Latin Heritage Cultural Celebration.

• Reviewed market analysis to keep our pricing competitive yet offer great value to the membership.

Human Resources

Mission Statement:

Annually review and recommend to the Board of Trustees club-wide salary administration (overall merit and special wage adjustments) and employee benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and other coverage); monitor and advise the general manager and board on material personnel issues that significantly impact the club in terms of operating cost, potential liability, or generating member comments directly to the board; and, at the request of the president or board, review and recommend to the board the annual general manager compensation package.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Reviewed and advised during development of the Tech Foundation requirements.

• Completed an RFP process leading to a new benefits management company.

• Remained at the same rates in medical and moved dental to self-insured process to lower costs.

• Reviewed hiring market conditions and effects on club staff members.

• Substantially upgraded merit increases and compensation to meet market conditions.

Land Use

Mission Statement:

The Land Use Committee provides strategic oversight for MAC properties and real estate holdings.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Provided design input for member parking, building lobby, tunnel, and street access for the future Modera Main building on Block 7.

• Advised on a request for proposal for property management and leasing services for the Design Center property.

• Provided input on the campus planning proposal developed through the Ad Hoc Campus Master Plan Committee.

Technology Advisory

Mission Statement:

The TAC sets (or helps set, along with the technology function) technology strategy in support of MAC business strategy and member experience. It coordinates on technical questions across MAC business functions and committees. The TAC acts in an advisory capacity to MAC’s technology management team to ensure stability and value across the multiple domains where technology is critical to the functioning of the club.

Accomplishments in 2022:

• Reviewed registration system downtime root cause analysis and action plan, and contributed to plans for longer-term improvements in MAC’s member-facing apps.

• Supported MAC staff initiatives for Wi-Fi stabilization, including critical changes to the underlying Wi-Fi infrastructure and hardware upgrades.

• Strategic technology foundation assessment and roadmap, including approval of critical technical foundation project efforts for 2023: adopting a new customer relationship management function, roll-out of a new member app, optimizing Northstar, and piloting an updated Northstar registration system.

Rich Director

Kia Selley

Eric Miller

Mike Mathews

Marc Monaghan

Women’s History Comes Alive at Wine Dinners

Winemakers and MAC Chefs

By Jake Ten Pas

March is Women’s History Month, and International Women’s Day takes place on Wednesday, March 8. In honor of the many contributions still being made to the culture and fabric of life around the world, and because wine is just plain delicious, MAC hosts twice the Wine Dinners of a typical month. On March 9, the club welcomes Day Wines from Dundee, and March 30 closes the month on another high note with the arrival of Remy Wines from Dayton.

In anticipation of these two feasts, which see MAC’s women chefs creating menu items to pair with the local pours, The Winged M invited Deanna Bascom, April Ramos, and Dana Wold to cook up questions for each other and the two featured winemakers, Brianne Day and Remy Drabkin. The latter also was elected mayor of McMinnville this past November, making even more history as the first woman and queer-identifying person to be elected to the office in the city’s history.

Winged M: What advice do you have for women who want to work in a male-dominated field, such as the food and beverage industry?

Deanna Bascom: Be you. You already made a decision to be in a male-dominated field. Decide early on to work and manage in a way you are comfortable with. Balance is key, and you need to be able to be tough but fair, and not in a way that is intimidating, but in a way that allows your team to grow, becoming hard-working and dedicated. You must have individual conversation with each person on your team, get to know them, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to build up those strengths and overcome their weaknesses. Celebrate their successes, as those are yours, as well.

Brianne Day: My advice is, don’t wait for an invitation to a seat at the table. If you want it, take it. No one is going to make it happen for you; you have to believe in yourself, find that courage, and do it. I also wouldn’t wait until you feel like an expert; men don’t. You learn as you go, and you and your business will constantly evolve over time, becoming stronger through that evolution.

Remy Drabkin: Get your grit on. It’s a sad truth, but the chances of being dismissed or overlooked by salesmen, tradesmen, vendors, and peers is common in many industries, including food and beverage. In wine and as mayor, I’m regularly interrupted and have my experience questioned by men. I’ve also dealt with a lot of body shaming and homophobia – especially under the guise of jokes and humor. “Get your grit on” doesn’t mean thickening your skin, it means thinking about and learning how to hold your power in situations and how to preserve your own agency.

April Ramos: The fun and satisfaction of working in the industry come with frustration and disappointment, so prepare yourself — gain knowledge with an open mind and a good attitude. Learn the rules, and play the game well. Pace yourself, and build your physical and mental stamina to survive and outlast.

Dana Wold: Have a voice and use it. You have every right to stand up for yourself and demand respect. Be unapologetically yourself. Always support other women.

WM: Are there any women winemakers, chefs, or others who’ve served as inspirations for you or motivated you to pursue your chosen career?

BD: Elaine Chukan Brown is someone who inspired me right at the start of my career and who continues to inspire me. They aren’t a winemaker or chef; they are an author and wine communicator, and over the years they have had many successful careers. They are Inupiaq and Unangan, Indigenous Alaskan, and grew up in a family of salmon

Remy Drabkin of Remy Wines. Register to attend the wine dinner on Thursday, March 30. WMN330

fishers and started their own fishing operation as a young teenager. Much of their career was spent in academia while they raised their child as a young solo parent, which I also relate to. Elaine continues to mentor many in the wine industry and focuses attention on diversity, equality, and social justice issues.

RD: Luisa Ponzi has been a lifelong inspiration and mentor — her wines are, of course, wonderful, but it’s her approach to life that really inspires me. She invests her time and knowledge in those around her, she laughs a lot, and she doesn’t let small frustrations get in the way of being productive. Maria Stuart also inspired me from a young age, bringing me into her kitchen to cook and to share ideas, investing time and love in her family. And my mom, Joan Drabkin, is probably the best chef I know and is so tenacious. I watched her do many things well — write a cookbook, be the first culinary director of the International Pinot Noir Celebration, and put on large community and family meals.

AR: Every single one I’ve met or had the opportunity to know and work with has taught me something. Their successes motivate me to strive for more, and their challenges allow me to learn from them sans the pain associated with them.

WM: What career accomplishment gives you the greatest sense of satisfaction and why?

BD: I am at the point in my career where I can be creative and whimsical, and people seem to respond to and appreciate those attributes. I am a deeply creative person and always have been, and being so brings me so much joy and satisfaction. I love seeing that it also brings those who enjoy my creations happiness.

RD: Some are moments that remind me of the ripple effects of the work I’ve been grateful to do. For example, a young queer winemaker approached me at our grand opening in January and said, “You wouldn’t remember me, but I interviewed with you years ago and you believed in me — you told me where you saw my talent, offered me a job, and said you were sure someone else would snatch me up… but you gave me the confidence in myself to start my brand.” That was deeply meaningful.

I was part of a team that invented carbon-sequestering concrete, which could literally make such an enormous environmental impact that it could change the course of climate change if widely used by industries around the world.

DW: Being an advocate for my employees. I want them to know that I will go to bat for each and every one of them, that they can come to me with any problems, and I will try my best to help them work through them.

WM: International Women’s Day 2023 is all about embracing equity. How have you worked to do that in a professional setting?

BD: I feel like I live in a way that celebrates my own demand for equity and equality — I have advocated for myself since I was a young child being raised in a rather patriarchal and repressive religious community. I’ve never shied away from talking about this or my struggles while trying to make my way through a male-dominated industry, and in doing so I have noticed that younger women have become drawn to me and my business, and I love that. Last harvest, between permanent and seasonal employees, I had nine women working for me and two men. We hired our seasonal staff based on who was most qualified and equipped for the job and received applications from men and women. When we hired the team and sat back and looked at it, I was totally tickled that we had such a high percentage of women working at the winery and it was overall my favorite harvest team to date.

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RD: The hospitality industry is overwhelmingly made up of women and people of color, yet our communities are often the least represented in visible food and beverage culture. Historically, marginalized communities have less access to health care, housing, and education through work, and that’s true in wine, as well. These disparities further systems of oppression. Being intentional in supporting minority-owned businesses, whether they’re queer-owned or BIPOC-owned, is elemental. Beyond that, we have ongoing mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion training at Remy Wines. Our Queer Wine Fest literally promotes access for LGBTQ+ wine industry professionals to a national audience, and our work at Wine Country Pride continues to bring queer visibility and allyship to rural Oregon.

DW: It has been a huge goal of mine to have a diverse catering team. When I first started at the MAC, there weren’t a lot of people who looked like me that worked here; it has been a passion of mine to change that.

WM: How has traveling — to other countries, wineries, and viticultural regions around the world — shaped who you are, what you make, or how you run your business?

DB: My previous career was as a travel agent. I always loved food and took those culinary experiences into my next career as a chef. I was able to experience leg of lamb in Madrid, classic French pastries and fruits de mer in Paris, chili crab and exotic tropical fruit in Singapore and Indonesia, all the middle eastern cuisines in Israel, and everything Italian, from the north in Bolzano to the island of Sicily. All of these things have made their way onto my menus throughout the years.

BD: My life has been entirely shaped by travel. When I was just about to turn 19, I traveled in northern Italy, my first journey abroad, with a church group to preach there. Early on in the trip, I discovered wine in a real way, and it put me down a completely new pathway in my life. It stuck with me hard, as did a deep wanderlust, and in my mid-twenties, after six or seven years of working and saving hard, I sold everything I owned and traveled around the world to wine-producing regions to figure out why I had this magnetic pull to wine and where I fit into all of it. I traveled continuously for about two years, reaching over 80 wine-producing regions on five continents, and through the course of the journey discovered I needed to make wine, and I needed it to be created in a specific way — with organic/biodynamic farming, and minimalist winemaking. I came home at the beginning of 2008 and began winemaking classes and continued traveling around, working in the industry. I lived and worked in New Zealand, Argentina, and France for winemaking experience during harvests, and I traveled back to France, Italy, Spain, and South America again and again to discover more about the breadth of the industry and to learn more. Travel is completely linked with wine for me; wine is completely linked with human culture and expression, and all of it is deeply important to me.

RD: I’ve learned about cooperative business decisions, how to set sustainable priorities that have the ability to translate into improved systems, and that I prefer low-alcohol wines (at least at this stage in my life!).

AR: It has always been humbling to see a way of life different than mine. Whether it’s more or less than I am accustomed to.

WM: What is the secret to your success, or what combination of knowledge, luck, passion, privilege, persistence, and talent made you who you are today?

BD: I have been working full time since I was 16 years old, at some points in my life, I had up to four jobs — two full-time, two-part time — at the same time. My father has an incredible work ethic that he seemed to impart to my sister, brother, and myself, and I am very grateful for it. I come from a family of hustlers. I don’t come from money; I didn’t have any financial assistance with setting up my life, and I started my business and my adult life on my own dime. I had the foresight to create a solid business plan and budget/projection early on in my career and really map out what I wanted, and I had the luck of meeting people (I met my backers while waiting tables in a restaurant) who were capable of helping to fund these dreams and propel the business forward. I recognize that coming from a loving family and not experiencing racial discrimination are privileges I have been afforded, and I have gratitude for these things. I think it’s good to recognize the strengths I bring to my own life and the privilege I have through no action on my part. I feel anyone born with privilege has a social duty to level the playing field for others.

RD: I believe in my own ideas, I flesh them out through my various brain trusts, I work hard, and I check myself against my peers and co-workers. I try other people’s ideas, and I’m open to change. I set high goals. I prioritize basic but important health-related activities — drinking water, going for a walk, checking in with loved ones. I make my bed every morning.

DW: I believe I am where I am today because I have been blessed with a privileged life that has given me amazing opportunities. However, I have also worked extremely hard to gain knowledge of my field and kill them with competence! Do an amazing job and succeed despite those who don’t believe in you.

Brianne Day of Day Wines. Register to attend the wine dinner on Thursday, March 9. WMN309

Wine Dinners

Enjoy a five-course dinner with wine pairings from select vinters. These events are for members ages 21 and older only. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost is $115.

Chosen Family Wines —

Thursday, March 23 WINE323

Lingua Franca Winery —

Thursday, April 6 FBA0406

Silver Oak Winery —

Thursday, April 13 FBA0413

Daou Winery —

Thursday, April 20 FBA0420

Cooking Classes

Knife Skills —

5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18

Chef Philip Oswalt leads a demonstration and hands-on class to help members sharpen their knife skills. The cost is $25. FBA0318

Breakfast in Bed for Mom — Saturday, May 13

Save the date! Come to the club for a live demonstration and leave with the ingredients to prepare an unforgettable Mother’s Day breakfast.

March Madness

Celebrate the NCAA college basketball tournament as MAC teams up with pFriem Family Brewers for two tasty events!

Sunday, March 12: Fill out your bracket in the Sports Pub and sample pFriem’s wares.

Monday, April 3: MAC chefs create pairings specifically to complement the flavors of four brews served by the pFriem team.

Participation in the bracket challenge is free for members on a first-come, first-served basis. Times are announced once the NCAA releases its schedule.

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Wine Cruises

MAC has partnered with AmaWaterways to offer members and guests discounts on premium wine cruises.

Taste of Bordeaux

July 13-20, 2023

Travel to France’s legendary wine capital, Bordeaux. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards, and delicious wine tastings are plentiful as you visit Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, and Cadillac. This trip is a must for anyone interested in the best of French culture, lifestyle, wine, and food.

Colors of Provence & Bourgogne

Tour with Special Guest Chef

Phillippe Boulot

Nov. 2-9, 2023

Embark in Arles and trace the steps of famous artists in Arles and onward to Avignon, where you’ll find a sprawling commune with an overwhelming array of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, intriguing art museums, and historic charm. You can even go in search of the highly prized “Black Diamond” truffles and learn how to pair chocolate with wine.

MAC Member Exclusive

Croatian Coast & Best of the Adriatic

Sept. 20-30, 2024

Climb aboard the one-of-a kind, awardwinning Emerald Azzurra superyacht for an exclusive, MAC-member-only luxurious cruise along the Croatian coast and Adriatic Sea. This all-inclusive tour includes chef-prepared fine dining, guided daily excursions, wellness center, and spacious private balcony suites.

To learn more about the cruises, register for the virtual information session 5-6 p.m. Thursday, March 9. AMA309

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Cheer On the Timbers from the Best Seats in the House

There are plenty of opportunities to watch the Timbers play at Providence Park this season! Check out the upcoming schedule on the Timbers/Thorns page on themac.com, and plan ahead to secure your spot on the Stadium Terrace. Enjoy a game day menu with food and beverages available for purchase in the Reading Lounge during most matches, plus a limited bar.

Registration for each game opens one month before game day. Some featured matches and all playoff games include a lottery registration process.

UPCOMING GAMES:

7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11 vs. St. Louis City SC PTFC043

1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 vs. LA Galaxy PTFC044

7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15 vs. Seattle Sounders PTFC045

7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6 vs. Austin FC PTFC046

7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps PTFC047

7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20 vs. Minnesota United FC PTFC048

All matches are subject to change by the MLS.

Timbers Midfielder Diego Chara

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March

Friday, March 3

Family Fridays – Handball

6-8 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a night of free fun and games around the club. All events take place in the Main Gym, and food and concessions are available for purchase. Registration is required for this members-only event. There is no cost to attend. FAM205

Sunday, March 5

Yoga for Rock Climbers

9:30-11 a.m.

Mobility is one of the most important skills for climbing. This workshop includes a combination of passive and active stretches that focus on increasing range of motion in the hips, shoulders, ankles, wrists, and spine. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. YOGA305 - waitlist only

Monday, March 6

Big Picture Book Group

7-8 p.m.

The Big Picture Book Group reads nonfiction, covering a wide range of subjects. This month’s book is Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. Please email Virginia Terhaar at tvirginia@gmail. com with any questions.

Wednesday, March 8

MAC Professional Business Networking Group

7:30-9 a.m.

Members meet monthly to discuss challenges, successes, and hurdles facing professionals and their enterprises. The group is moderated by Dave Hanna, an organizational development professional and MAC member. The cost to attend is $5. NET003

Friday, March 10-Sunday, March 12

Drops & Hops Squash Tournament

5-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday

This annual tournament is back and better than ever! All ages and levels, from beginners to elite, are invited to participate. Drops & Hops attracts players from all over the West Coast for local brews and outstanding competition. Register at ussquash.com/tournaments.

Sunday, March 12

MAF Week – Spin-A-Thon

8, 9:30, and 11 a.m.

PBOT Cycling Seminar

6:30-8 p.m.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation hosts a seminar for cyclists interested in learning about recent changes and the future of bicycling commuting strategy and safety in Portland. The talk covers the past, present, and future state of road biking in Portland, commuter impact on traffic and commerce, a map of the city’s bike network, and more. CYC308

Cooking Class – Eating for Longevity

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Learn ways to incorporate healthy recipes into your everyday routine. Executive Chef Philip Oswalt demonstrates how to cook for health, and a member of MAC’s Wellness team discusses why certain ingredients are important for longevity. Members can snack on healthful appetizers upon arrival and, after the demo, enjoy an entrée, dessert, and mocktails. CAE0308

The Spin-A-Thon, as a part of 2023 MAF Week, offers three one-hour sessions of spin classes as a fundraiser to enable access for youth participation in athletics. The cost is $100, and guests are welcome. Registration is required at MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

Balladeers – United, Sing On Concert

2-4 p.m.

Enjoy the sounds of the MAC’s men’s chorus and special musical guests. See page 18 for details.

St. Paddy’s Coin Hunt

2-3:30 p.m.

The Family Events Committee invites members and guests to dress in green and bring the family to search for leprechaun’s gold. The first hunt begins at 2:30 p.m. for kids ages 2 and younger. Older age groups follow. Light snacks are provided, and adults can enjoy for-purchase beverages, including green beer! COIN2023 - waitlist only

Tuesday, March 14

Pickleball Open House & Pro Exhibition

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday, March 6-Tuesday, March 7

2023

Racquetball Club

Doubles Championship

4:30-10 p.m.

Pick a partner and sign up for the division appropriate for your level of play! Tournament participants can enjoy free food and beverages. It all happens on Racquetball Courts

3-10. Advanced: Levels 1-2. Intermediate: Levels 3-6. Novice: Levels 7-10. RQCD306

Friday, March 10

Family Fridays – Science Rules!

6-8 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a night of free fun and games around the club. All events take place in the Main Gym, and food and concessions are available for purchase. Registration is required for this members-only event. There is no cost to attend. FAM206

Spend an evening learning about one of the fastest-growing sports in America. This social event is for all pickleball players and interested members to discover more about the game and watch a pro exhibition match. Ticket includes light appetizers and a no-host bar. PBOPH314

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Select March and April events and classes are presented here. Additional experiences are listed on the Events and MAC@Home pages at themac.com.

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Wednesday, March 15

Pilates Open House Classes

5:30, 6, and 6:30 p.m.

For members who are new to Pilates, these 25-minute sessions introduce the basics, including the different machines and props used during various classes. Come check out what makes Pilates unique. The 6 p.m. class is a men’s-only session. POH530 (waitlist only), POH600, and POH630 (waitlist only)

Thursday, March 16

MAF Week – Listen & Learn: Title IX

10:30 a.m.

Olympic gold medalist Carolyn Wood discusses what life was like for female athletes before 1972, when Title IX went into effect, and the role an Oregon congresswoman played in writing the legislation. This is a free event, and guests are welcome. Register at MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

Thirsty Thursdays

Hosted by 20s/30s

6-8 p.m.

Stop by MACtinis to mix and mingle with friends, new and old. Registration is not required.

Friday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

6:30-9:30 p.m.

MAC’s Social Activities Committee invites members ages 21 and over to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with good cheer, lively entertainment, and plenty of authentic eats. The evening includes two 30-minute Irish dance performances, a live band, and traditional yard games. Additionally, feast on an Irishinspired buffet with dishes for all palates and, of course, heaps of green beer. PAT2023

Friday, March 17-Sunday, March 19

OAAS Classic Invitational

Artistic Swimming Meet

5-8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday

Teams from all over the West gather to compete at MAC. Members are encouraged to come cheer and watch some of the region’s best artistic swimming athletes. SYN318

Saturday, March 18

MAF Week – Party

5-7 p.m.

The Party, as a part of 2023 MAF Week, celebrates a week of experiences and activities. Join for free and place a bid in the online auction. Guests are welcome, and registration is required at MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

Monday, March 20

History Book Club

6:30-8 p.m.

This month’s book is Byzantium: The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire by Judith Herrin. A history of the Byzantine Empire from 350 AD to 1453 AD, it focuses on numerous aspects of society, including the church, people, and military. Kevin McClure is the questioner.

Tuesday, March 28

Evening Literary Group

7-8 p.m.

Join the Evening Literary Group for a lively discussion on The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littell. Members and their guests are always welcome. Please email Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com with any questions.

April

Saturday, April 1

MAC Fitness Party –Celebration of Movement

10 a.m.

Join fellow members for back-to-back 30-minute group exercise classes! Instructor Ace Cauthen starts the party with his popular HIIT class, followed by Andrea Sexton’s iconic MClubbin’ format. Healthy snacks and Smith Teamaker teas are provided, and participants are encouraged to wear bright, glow-in-the-dark colors. CAE401

Sunday, April 2

Get Hooked: Fly Fishing for Beginners

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn about gear, flies, knots, casting techniques, and more in this class, which includes a classroom session and a one-hour outdoor casting session. The cost is $25. ODE402

Monday, April 3

Big Picture Book Group

7-8 p.m

The Big Picture Book Group reads nonfiction, covering a wide range of subjects. This month’s book is The Philosophical Baby: What Children’s Minds Tell Us About Truth, Love and the Meaning of Life by Alison Gopnik. Please email Virginia Terhaar at tvirginia@gmail.com with any questions.

Hear from Olympic gold medalist Carolyn Wood on March 16 at the MAF Week Listen & Learn event about Title IX.

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Wednesday, April 5

Business Networking Mix & Mingle

5-8 p.m.

MAC Professional Business Networking Group invites you to mix and mingle with other MAC professionals. Stop by the Reading Lounge to enjoy happy hour pricing and expand your network. No registration needed.

Friday, April 7

Family Fridays

6-8 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a night of free fun and games around the club. All events take place in the Main Gym, and food and concessions are available for purchase. Registration is required and is for members only. There is no cost to attend. SOY100

Saturday, April 8

Volleyball Spring Invitational

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

See page 64 for details.

Bench Press Competition

9 a.m.

Flex your muscles at the annual Bench Press Competition. It all happens in the Strength Room on the basement level. Winners get their names on a plaque in the Gallery of Champions! There’s no fee, but registration is required. BP2023

2022 Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 9

Easter Egg Hunt

2 p.m.

Join the Family Events Committee for this highly anticipated annual event! Children are divided by age group for their egg hunt, and bags are provided for all children. This event is complimentary, but registration is required. The hunt starts at 2 p.m. sharp. Participation is for members only; guests may attend as spectators. SFE0409

Sundays, April 9-May 21

Break Dancing Workshop

Youth members ages 7 and up can learn break dancing and hip-hop moves from instructor Nigel Morris while increasing their strength and flexibility. Non-marking tennis shoes are required. The cost is $112. BDC423

Wednesday, April 12

MAC Professional Business Networking Group

7:30-9 a.m.

Members meet monthly to discuss challenges, successes, and hurdles facing professionals and their enterprises. The group is moderated by Dave Hanna, an organizational development professional and MAC member. The cost to attend is $5. NET004

Thursday, April 13

20s/30s Casino Night

7-9:30 p.m.

The 20s/30s Committee invites members to play casino-style table games, win prizes, and meet new friends. Members and nonmembers are welcome. STE0413

Friday, April 14

Junior Dance – Wild West

7-9:30 p.m.

Yeehaw! The Junior Dance is back with a Wild West theme. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmember guests. See page 18 for more information. DANCE414 –member registration opens March 2

MAC Trivia Night

7-8:30 p.m.

The Social Activities Committee welcomes members ages 21 and older to an evening of fresh factoids and friendly competition. Build your team of six or come as a single player to be paired with others. Prizes are given to the first, second, and third place teams. TRIV414

Sunday, April 16

Spring Sprint Triathlon

9-11 a.m.

This event is a time trial measuring the total amount of time to swim 200 meters, bike 10 miles, and run two miles. Competition is open to all MAC members, from novice to experienced athletes. Individual competitors and relay teams are encouraged. TRE0415

Monday, April 17, Wednesday, April 19 & Friday, April 21

Handball Club Doubles Championship

3:30-8:30 p.m.

A lauded tradition, this tournament is a gathering to celebrate, elevate competition, and promote “The Perfect Game.” It’s organized in a draw/round-robin format, and levels of play include Open, A, and B. The cost is $30 per member. HBCD417

Monday, April 17

History Book Club

6:30-8 p.m.

This month’s book is Russia: Revolution and Civil War, 1917-1921 by Antony Beevor. Geoff McCarthy is the questioner.

2022 Spring Sprint Triathlon

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Hiking

in Oregon Presentation

7-8:15 p.m.

Noted Oregon author and hiking guru Bill Sullivan discusses new hike in Oregon along with changes to popular trails. WHP419

Thursday, April 20

Thirsty Thursdays

Hosted by 20s/30s

6-8 p.m.

Stop by MACtinis to mix and mingle with friends, new and old. Registration is not required.

Thursdays, April 20 & 27

Fly Tying for Beginners

6-8 p.m.

The Portland Fly Shop supplies materials, tools, and vices for the class, and participants learn to tie five trout patterns. Participants also get a 10% discount on tying materials at the end of the class. OAP420

Friday, April 21

Family Fridays

6-8 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a night of free fun and games around the club. All events take place in the Main Gym, and food and concessions are available for purchase. Registration is required and is for members only. There is no cost to attend. SOY101

Friday, April 21-Sunday, April 23

Long Course Swimming Invitational

5:30-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday

Cheer on the MAC Swim Team as they compete on the 2023 MAC Long Course Invitational in the 50-meter Pool.

Saturday, April 22

Karaoke Night with the MelloMacs

7-10 p.m.

Save the date! More details coming soon.

Tuesday, April 25

Evening Literary Group

7-8 p.m.

Join the Evening Literary Group for a lively discussion on The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Members and their guests are always welcome. Please email Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com with any questions.

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GlenDronach Scotch Dinner

Members experienced a four-course dinner paired with GlenDronach Scotch whiskies on Jan. 15.

CLUB SCRAPBOOK

AdoptOneBlock Cleanup

Sixteen people participated in a neighborhood cleanup hosted by the Community Involvement Committee on Jan. 16 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

5. Front row: Mia and Ella Kim; Second row: Christy Uhrich, Marsi Thelin, Michele DesBrisay, and Hope Boyce; Third row: Mark Uhrich, Bob O’Halloran, Diane Lewis, Sheri Anderson, and Jenny Kim

PHOTOS BY BRANDON DAVIS

1. Jason Thibo, Lisa Prairie, Scott McKeown, Rebecca Gardner, and Amber Aristy 2. Justin and Suzanne Jagger 3. Vijay Kumar and Lexy Fooni 4. Members cheers with Rory Glasgow from the GlenDronach Distillery

Lunar New Year

The Culture & Style and DEI Committees hosted a celebration to usher in the Year of the Rabbit on Jan. 21.

6. Joey and Kristy Zhu, Beiyun and Wenwei Zhou 7. The Stakes 8 Mag Savage, Adrian Zell, Mady Bourland, Kathleen Kee, and Marilyn Loy 9. Guests were treated to a performance by the White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance company 10. Elizabeth Fox, Ella Ayotte, and Katherine VanZanten 11 Children enjoy the lion dance performance

PHOTOS BY BRANDON DAVIS

Behold the Benefits of Myofascial Massage

By Lauren Craft, LMT

Many of MAC’s massage therapists are trained in and provide services that have to do with myofascial massage. It’s a great benefit for many seeking to reduce restrictions in the fascia of the body.

What Is Fascia?

Fascia is thin, connective tissue that supports and surrounds every bone, blood vessel, organ, nerve fiber, and muscle in the body. It helps to create both the structure and support the body needs and uses for everyday activities, from supporting organs while we eat and digest food, to reducing the friction of muscles while running a marathon. It comes in many shapes and sizes, with other components throughout the body, like the nervous and the lymphatic system, but the focus of this article is the myofascial tissue.

Myofascial tissue, if broken down, is myo (muscle) and fascia (connective tissue) — so connective tissue of the muscles. Myofascial tissue can develop adhesions with repetitive overworking of a part of the body, trauma to it from injury or surgery, or even from limited daily movement or bad posture. This area of “glued down” fascia can feel painful, tight, tender, and even come across as a “zing” in the body when pressure is applied to it. Due to these adhesions, it can be the source of tenderness or tightness you feel in a muscle that just doesn’t seem to go away. That’s because it’s not the muscle, it’s the fascia!

Myofascial Release and Massage

Myofascial release and massage focus on targeted areas of the body to help reduce restrictions found in the fascia through slow lengthening. Bodyworkers have many tools they can use to assist with this. Some will use just their hands and the aid of the client in their breathing and movement for the release of the tissue. Others may use tools like gua sha tools or glass/silicone cups to move the fascia. And since connective tissue is everywhere, this can be done anywhere, including on the soft tissue of the face.

When a hands-on approach is needed or desired, come to see a MAC massage therapist who can assess your tissue; find and assist with reducing adhesions; and give you at-home tips and tricks for self-care to prevent future adhesion building up.

How To Maintain Healthy Fascia

There are many ways to maintain healthy fascia, with the biggest two being movement and taking breaks. When working long hours at a desk, take a break for a few minutes to get up, walk around, and stretch your legs. Give yourself a chance to take a big deep breath, adjust your posture to be upright and comfortable, and get right back to where you left. Your connective tissue will thank you.

Other forms of therapy and activities you can do to benefit your fascia is heat therapy, yoga, MELT classes and other foam rolling, all of which are available here at MAC. You can book a massage and other wellness services at the mac.com.

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FITNESS & WELLNESS CORNER

Reminders

• Please refer to the rules and etiquette tips posted in the Fitness Room when using that space.

• Members using the Recovery Room after cycling classes are asked to please remove cycling shoes before using the stretching tables.

• When making a massage appointment, MAC Massage encourages members to check the location of their massage. At this time, massages, depending on type, are offered in three different locations on the basement level. When making a spot massage appointment, massage therapists will meet members in the Recovery Room. Women who book massages in the Women’s Locker Room will meet their provider at the waiting area outside the service room. All other massage types and rooms are located in the main Wellness and Massage Suite on the basement level.

Build Program Highlight:

Fuel Up

Did you know that potatoes have more potassium than bananas? In fact, one potato packs in 15% of your daily potassium requirement. Potatoes are also a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and iron, plus they don’t have any fat (besides what gets put on it to make it taste good!). Potassium’s role in the body, along with other vitamins found in potatoes, is to help strengthen muscles and lower blood pressure.

MAC Fitness & Wellness’s focus for March is fuel up. This is the second pillar of wellness that builds lifelong athletes. Fueling the body with nutritious foods gives it the energy needed to focus, move, and thrive. This month, Fitness & Wellness partners with Athletic Events to put on a healthy cooking demo with Culinary & Events Director Erik Anderson and Chef Philip Oswalt from 6:308:30 p.m. on March 8. Get support and focus on how to fuel up by signing up for MAC’s Build program at themac.com.

Coming up next month, The Build program highlights the third pillar of wellness, Move Often. Members learn to find exercise and movement they enjoy, get back to the basics of fitness, and participate in opportunities to try new forms of movement in a supportive small group setting.

Etiquette Tips

P Allow others to use equipment between sets. Equipment may not be reserved.

P Use a spotter when necessary.

P No food is allowed. Beverages are allowed in closed containers.

P Remember to wipe down equipment after use.

Strength & Conditioning

The strength and conditioning team would like to highlight successes and wins to start 2023. A total of five strength and conditioning series were offered to middle school and high school athletes across all sports. The series impacted a total of 34 athletes looking to improve their coordination, strength, power, and mobility and apply it to their respective sport. More series are being offered from February to March.

In addition, one-time strength and conditioning workshops were introduced to members looking to improve their strength while also reducing their injury risk. A racquetball injury prevention workshop was offered in November, followed by a get fit for winter sports workshop in December and a vertical jump clinic in February. A total of 43 athletes have taken advantage of these onetime strength and conditioning workshops.

Ask Coach MAC

MAC’s team of trainers, health and sports coaches, and massage therapists are here to answer member questions! Members can visit https://themac.com/group/pages/wellness or use the QR code below to submit their questions about training, nutrition, recovery, and more!

Juniors participate in Strength & Conditioning classes on the Indoor Track

BRANDON DAVIS

Train the Brain: Protect the Knee, Ankle & Brain

By Sasha Kolbeck, DPT, OCS, COMT

After you sustain an injury, your brain starts to rewire and rely primarily on your eyes. The concern with this is less efficiency of movement, reinjury risk, and decreased performance. Training the brain is important to transfer gains from the rehabilitation process to the sport you will return to.

An injury such as an ACL tear damages the joint receptor information provided to the brain, leading to the brain needing to adapt, which it does by over-relying on vision. Research by Lepley with brain scans show smaller cells in the area of the brain which controls the knee after injury, leading to decreased efficiency and coordination. Per research by Kakavas, neuroimaging that looked at brain activation after an ACL injury showed increased activation of the visual processing, motor planning, and pain and sensory processing. This means decreased efficiency and reaction time, and possible quadricep activation.

The visual dominance might be fine for everyday tasks, but in a complex environment like a soccer field or ski slope, there are huge demands on the brain. Studies show that when vision is obstructed, patients with an ACL injury do significantly worse with movement than those without an injury. This persisted even five years after surgery. Considering weakness also persists years after surgery, even with professional athletes, it is not surprising that reinjury occurs at a higher-than-desired rate.

In physical therapy, there is focus on training the brain by decreasing use of vision and increasing use of proprioception, or the ability to sense a joint position without seeing the position. In treatment, vision can be obstructed or confused during exercise. Initially, eyes can be closed during an exercise, with progression to confusing visual input with strobe glasses that flash at a constant or varying rate, training the joint and balance systems by decreasing the reliance on vision, and increasing brain processing speed for motor planning.

Another form of training the brain involves dual tasks during which an exercise is completed with another task, such as counting backward, saying the alphabet backward, or calling out colors held in front by

flashcards. Virtual reality goggles worn during an exercise create a sensation of movement that requires the brain to process information while maintaining balance. Virtual reality exercise can also replicate sport-specific movements. Devices that light up and/or make an audio sound like ROX or Fit Lights also tax the brain to process what is seen and heard and create a movement in response, while recording reaction time.

Post-concussion is another injury that benefits from training the brain. A systematic review led by Jildeh in 2022 showed that lower extremity injury risk is increased postconcussion for up to one year. This is possibly due to the slower processing of the brain and decreased motor control, mechanics, and balance. Increasing processing efficiency and reaction time through dual-task training is crucial to decrease additional injury to the knee or ankle.

Getting strength back is crucial for joint health, but training the brain to handle the input from your joint, eyes, and balance systems is additionally crucial to ensure the body knows how to move properly and efficiently, to decrease your injury risk, and increase your performance. If you are not sure you are ready for your sport after injury, reach out to a physical therapist at MAC at 503-272-8785.

Performing exercises while closing one’s eyes is a technique used in physical therapy to help train the joint and balance system

Devices such as strobe glasses are used to confuse visual input during physical therapy.

Zero-Calorie Sweeteners Still Carry Risks

MAC’s Fitness & Wellness team has identified the pillars of wellness that help to build lifelong athletes. This month’s focus is on fueling up. I’ve noticed many patients watching their calories by adding zerocalorie sweeteners and protein powders with zero-calorie sweeteners to their diet. Unfortunately, zero-calorie sweeteners alter the microbiome.

Aspartame, in particular, has been shown to be unhealthy. But what about the other zero-calorie sweeteners like stevia?

Researchers discovered several years ago that zero-calorie sweeteners messed with the gut microbiome in mice, but now it’s been confirmed in a human randomized controlled trial of 120 healthy adults published in the journal Cell in 2022.

Study Details:

• All participants strictly avoided artificial sweeteners before the study.

• Participants were given saccharin, sucralose, aspartame, or stevia sachets for two weeks (in doses lower than the acceptable daily intake) and compared with controls.

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• Each of the sweeteners altered the microbiome of the mouth and gut in distinct ways, with sucralose causing the most prominent changes.

• Sucralose and saccharin also impaired glucose tolerance (blood sugar control).

• Changes to the microbiome were causally linked with changes in blood sugar control.

• The effects were individualized, differing from person to person.

The bottom line? Even if sweeteners have zero calories, they are not inert. They might still disrupt blood sugar and might do that through mechanisms that involve the microbiome.

But one word of caution: this should not be interpreted as a ticket to eat sugar! Too much sugar is known to lead to diabetes, heart disease, and many other issues.

Instead, let’s take this as a reminder to get back to eating foods in the whole and natural form — with less processing, packaging, additives, or sweeteners.

If you are looking for more information on balancing your microbiome or how to test/ map your microbiome, email me at drlindseysnelson@gmail.com.

— Lindsey Nelson, ND

Meet the Trainer

MAC’s personal trainers help members reach their fitness and athletic goals with individually tailored programs. From sport-specific training to weight loss to injury prevention and rehabilitation, the staff has a diverse range of specializations and interests.

Below, get to know Garrett Schnell, who has been a personal trainer at MAC since 2019. What got you interested in fitness and working in the fitness industry?

GS: I’ve always had an analytical mind, a strong desire to help people in any way I could — and a touch of perfectionism. Blending those traits with my long history of athletics created a perfect storm for my training and coaching career.

What is your personal training philosophy or style?

GS: Any of my athletes/clients know that I have a few idioms I frequently come back to: Whatever you do, do intentionally. One workout won’t make you, but one workout can break you. As long as one-third of your workouts are great and one-third are average, it’s OK for there to be an off day the other third. You can’t outwork poor nutrition. Get strong where you’re weak. As long as you’re a fraction of a percent better today than you were yesterday, today’s a win. And my favorite, you’re stronger than you think you are.

What are you most proud of yourself for accomplishing in your career so far?

GS: A few things immediately stand out in my mind:

• Coaching at the 2016 Track & Field Olympic Trials.

• Training a 67-year-old client for a Spartan Race, competing alongside her, and seeing her successfully accomplish her goal.

• Helping a former marathoner who couldn’t run a mile without pain build back up to 17 miles with her sight set on a Boston Qualifier in 2023.

• Building up a high school football and lacrosse player recovering from an ACL tear in September of 2021 to squatting 150KG+, dropping tenths off his 40, and starting varsity his sophomore season.

• Preparing an incoming college athlete for his freshman season, helping him recomposite his body from 155 pounds to 175 pounds, and nearly doubling his maximum lifts.

• Aiding in identifying, and ultimately helping solve, an unknown heart defect in a client through a strong trainer/athlete relationship, which helped him restore kidney and liver function and add years to his life.

What does a typical non-workday look like for you?

GS: I’m either spending time with my wife and family, preparing for football — now with Lincoln High School — or out on a drive or hike. Usually concluding with Thai food and anime.

Instructor Spotlight

Meet Kristina Lucka, one of MAC’s newer instructors, who guides members through a series of body weight and cardio drills every Tuesday during her 6 a.m. X-Train class. You might also see her filling in for spin, Pilates, HIIT, and Strength Fusion classes.

What’s your background/training?

KL: Originally from Slovakia, I moved to the United States when I was 16. I’ve lived all over the country — most recently in Los Angeles before moving here. I’ve been a certified personal trainer for 10 years, and a Pilates instructor for six years.

Can you describe your teaching approach/philosophy?

KL: I believe you have to have some fun during a workout; the odds of you coming back for more are greater. When people leave my class or training session, I hope they’ve felt challenged but also successful during our workout.

What are some things you like to do outside of work?

KL: I love theater (I used to design costumes), hikes with my kiddos, and hanging out what my husband and friends. We own a diner at St. Johns, Rockabilly Cafe, so I spend some of my free time helping out there.

MAC Instructor Kristina Lucka

MAC Trainer Garrett Schnell

GET READY FOR SUMMER CAMPS

MAC hosts many camps and classes led by passionate instructors who are ready to keep kids inspired and challenged this summer. From competitive and recreational sports to off-site adventures and programs designed for younger children, there’s something for every interest and skill level. The Summer Program Guide is scheduled to be available on themac.com on April 1.

Schedule the Summer!

MAC summer camps provide a wide range of daily activities for kids of all ages. Select morning, mid-day, or afternoon camps — or build a full-day schedule that includes all three. Campers can take part in a supervised lunch and afternoon break between camps. Sample

Registration Dates

April 11 — Weeks 1-4

April 12 — Weeks 5-8

April 13 — Weeks 9-12

April 21 — Guest Registration

PHOTOS

Golden Masters Racquetball

The Golden Masters are racquetball’s version of the Fountain of Youth. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m., a diverse group of players 65 and up come together to play doubles, tell stories, and enjoy staying fit. There are usually enough for two or three doubles games going at once. They are competitive but friendly games with some players well into their 80s. The group welcomes members to join. And if you aren’t yet 65, don’t worry — the Golden Masters will happily let you join in.

Winter 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Winners

On Jan. 5, MAC  hosted the Winter 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in the Main Gym. The tournament consisted of 18 participants spread across six teams. Teams played a round-robin qualifying round followed by a single-elimination tournament with the trio of Brett Nagle, Trevor Harding, and Gray Garrett coming out on top as champions. Congratulations!

Spring House League

Basketball is back with the Spring House League! Games are played on Thursday evenings, April 13 through June 1. There’s no need to create your own teams — teams will be drafted by captains on April 6.

— Aaron Johnson, Court Sports Supervisor

REGISTRATION DATES

Noon Tuesday, March 7: Tennis registration opens

Noon Wednesday, March 8: Aquatics registration opens  Noon Thursday, March 9: Registration opens for all other classes

MAC Parent/Grandparent & Child Tennis Club Championships

The annual MAC Parent/Grandparent and Child Club Championships were played Jan. 21-22. It was a fun event and great to see tennis as a family sport. Watching the partner dynamics during the competition is almost as entertaining as the matches themselves. And, the post-match partner discussions produced some of the most classic moments of the weekend. It sure seemed like fun was had by all who played.

Results:

Green Ball Main Draw

Arthur Hung and Elliot Watkins-Hung defeated Michelle and Michael Doherty (def-ill)

Green Ball Consolation

Emily and Lauren Jones defeated Michael and Johnny Estok (6-3, 6-1)

14 and Under Main Draw

Nathan and Cedar Austin defeated Nicole and Paul Mather (4-6, 6-4, 10-8)

14 and Under Consolation

Dorothy and Daphne Cofield defeated Tammy and Alex Cofield (6-3, 3-6, 10-5)

18 and Under Main Draw

Tammy Justus and Anabella Wilkinson defeated Tyler and Quinn Stevens (6-4, 706 (5))

18 and Under Consolation

Matt and Ella Curtis defeated Christy and Charlie Buckman (6-1, 6-4)

Multnomah Athletic Club

Tyler Stevens, Quinn Stevens, Tammy Justus, and Annabella Wilkinson

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VOLLEYBALL

MAC-Hosted Volleyball Tourneys Are Back

MAC Volleyball is excited to announce that the program is hosting a 16U volleyball tournament this April! The MAC 16U Spring Invitational takes place on Saturday, April 8, and includes 16 different Oregon-based teams (three of which are MAC teams). This tournament marks a very exciting milestone for MAC Volleyball, as it is the first tournament since 2019 — before the pandemic changed the course of the entire program.

Bringing back a MAC-hosted volleyball tournament is exciting for several reasons, but staff and members alike agree that these tournaments are an opportunity for MAC athletes and members to take pride and ownership of their teams, programs, and spaces, and to represent MAC well.

Before the pandemic, MAC Volleyball hosted multiple tournaments per year, all for various age groups (12U, 14U, 16U, 18U).

Volleyball Committees in the past have used these tournaments as their primary fundraiser over the years. The tournaments have served as a way for MAC to open its doors to the regional volleyball community, giving it a glimpse into MAC’s prestigious athletic programs.

The program is very hopeful to offer multiple tournaments for the 2023-24 season. Volleyball clubs all over are always looking for local friendship tournaments to fill schedules. It is a great way to compete against good teams without the pressure of worrying about regional rankings. That is why it’s called a “friendship tournament” — athletes get some great practice, a chance to connect with other teams, and families do not have to travel far for them.

Michele Delaney, a Volleyball Committee member whose daughter has participated in

several MAC friendship tournaments in the past, is excited that the club is bringing the tournament back. “It’s a fun tournament for the athletes and a great opportunity to showcase the club,” says Delaney.

The MAC 16U Spring Invitational kicks off with a pool play schedule in the morning (four pools of four teams) and later transitions to a bracket playoff where a champion is eventually crowned. The visiting teams that are participating in the tournament include Apollo ABC, Blues, CCJVBC, Hood River, NCVBC, North PDX, Rose City, MHAC, Rip City, and TEAM Hiki No.

— Taylor Canoso, Volleyball Head Coach

MAC Masters Water Polo: A Century of Tradition Continues

“Water polo rules supreme in the swimming world just now. At the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club it has held the attention of the swimmers for the past month, and from now on polo will be the main subject of conversation around the club.”

— Water Polo Lures Winged M Athletes, Sunday Oregonian, Harry Eddar Oct. 26, 1919

Over 100 years ago, water polo held the attention of the Pacific Northwest and sparked an interest at Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club. Today, MAC Masters Water Polo team (MMWP) — a growing community of players encompassing a wide range of ages and backgrounds —continues a tradition deeply rooted at the club. The sport seems simple enough: two teams try to score by throwing a ball into a goal on the opposite end of the pool. Coaches Cameron Simmons, 36, Andrew Reynolds, 28, and Amanda Beckwith, 28, would argue there is considerably more involved.

With a surging number of players attending every week, the coaches make sure to outline fundamental techniques for newcomers while focusing on scrimmaging for the more experienced. Typical practices involve the coaches drawing strategies with X’s and O’s on a whiteboard. Players line up in formation and execute the plays as coaches yell out corrections. “I love being able to see things click for newer players and watch them progress,” says Beckwith, a MAC swim instructor who brings six years of coaching to MMWP. “And the number of people that have consistently showed up has gotten better since I started six months ago.”

Awareness of surroundings and body positioning are paramount to Reynolds. “If you’re aware and you know where everyone is, where the cage is, and where the ball is, then you will win the game every time,” says Reynolds, who is a swim school coordinator at the club. He

has a passion for aquatics and brings 18 years of experience to the team. “I can let loose and not have to be as reserved as I am on land,” he laughs. “It’s [...] a fair and very physical game.”

Indeed, water polo can get physical. Below the surface of the water, a seemingly different sport occurs simultaneously. While avoiding the eyes of referees, many players will grapple, pull, and push off opponents in order to gain an advantage.

The amount of energy required to repeatedly swim entire pool lengths while fending off opponents might dissuade most, but it’s in this intensity that veteran Marine Marshall Fettig, 33, has found peace. Fettig grew up playing basketball and lacrosse, and also played football at Shasta college before enlisting in the U.S. Marines.

“I was born to compete,” the former machine gunner says. “I love being on a team sport again where my teammates push me to be the best athlete and person that I can be. The added layer of working in water makes it

the hardest sport I’ve ever done. It provides the competition I’m looking for while being gentle on my body.”

In 2010, Fettig’s vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, and he was medevacked out of combat after losing consciousness and sustaining shrapnel injuries. After returning home from service, Fettig suffered a L4 vertebrae compression fracture, a herniated disc, and a pinched nerve as a result of a motocross accident, causing his doctor to question whether he would walk again.

Despite these life-changing setbacks, Fettig maintains a positive outlook. “I take action in my life and make the effort to work on my physical/mental health, and as a result, my life is greatly improved,” he says.

Hearing players talk about past injuries poolside is not uncommon. Steve Watson, 54, decided to start playing after a friend suggested he try it out six months ago. Watson played competitive sports for most

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of his life until undergoing hip replacement surgery in 2019. “I’ve been a member for 46 years and always knew there was water polo at the MAC, but I never really thought about it,” says the Troutdale native. “After surgery, it took six months to have full mobility, but I can’t play basketball anymore because my body won’t handle it. I’ve always been a swimmer and surfer, so water polo is a nice option to stay in shape. You’re not banging your body up and down by jumping or running into things, so it’s super low impact.

“If someone’s looking for a challenging sport to stay in shape, I can’t think of something more challenging than water polo,” he says. “It’s super fun and everybody’s very welcoming. The most experienced players are very friendly and willing to help the new players.”

There may be close to a century of experience between the more advanced players on the team. Several players bring highlevel NCAA backgrounds — UC Davis, UC Irvine, Princeton, and Stanford are just a few of the alma maters represented in MMWP. Mitch Wise, 31, started playing at age 12 and ascended the college ranks to eventually playing professionally in Australia and Italy.

“I went to Southridge High School in Beaverton, graduated in 2009, and played water polo at UC Irvine,” says Wise. “I didn’t know much about the California teams, so I was kind of a fish out of water. I was super competitive, and I just loved proving myself — especially my freshman year. I fell in love with the program there because the model is hard work beats talent. After Irvine, I got connected to play professionally with the Victorian Seals in Melbourne, Australia, and then I played a year in Rome, Italy, with Rari Nantes Latina.” Wise’s demeanor is hard to ignore during practices. “I laugh or smile during every practice,” he says. “It’s kind of impossible not to.”

It’s 9 p.m. on a Thursday and Fettig is walking through the locker room with a bag of ice on his way to the steam room. He sees two PSU basketball players and jokes with them about recent college games, workouts, and life in general. One by one, MMWP players file into the steam room and discusses the evening’s shots, techniques, and upcoming scrimmages. Some 102 years after the original water polo article was published, it does seem as if the main subject of conversation is indeed water polo, and MMWP wouldn’t have it any other way.

— Roberto Villalobos

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Adults Are Climbers, Too

Anyone who’s ever walked through the Climbing Gym after school during the week has seen MAC Climbing’s robust youth programs. They are hard to miss! Between the competitive youth Climbing Team and recreational classes, the Climbing Gym sees upward of 350 junior members each week. What may not be as obvious is that the Climbing program also has opportunities for adult members to pick up the sport of climbing and experience the thrill that comes with it.

Every week, belay class is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. This hour and a half class teaches participants how to top-rope belay and is a great place for beginners to start so that they can utilize every area of the Climbing Gym. Another option is to stop by for the Pump at Lunch classes from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This free class offers the chance to get a great workout with one of MAC’s climbing instructors.

The Women Who Rock classes offer the opportunity for women of all skill levels to challenge themselves while joining a longstanding community of climbers. The Women

Who Rock class that meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays is great for those who know how to belay and are looking for multiple days of climbing each week. For those who are just getting started on their climbing journey, the Intro to Women Who Rock class from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays is a perfect fit.

Anyone who’s had climbing as part of their fitness journey for a while should check out Learn to Lead; Gym to Crag; or Clean, Lower, Rappel, which will all be in the Spring Guide. Last but certainly not least, keep an eye out for the next Adult Climb Night event put on by the Climbing Committee. These events are meant to offer new climbers a chance to come in when there will be plenty of belayers on hand, and it doesn’t hurt that there are some top-notch raffle prizes to win. Whether you’re looking to get started in a class, build upon existing skills, or enjoy a fun night of climbing and raffle prizes, there are plenty of ways to get involved at the MAC Climbing Gym!

— Isaac Shoman, Climbing Gym Supervisor

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The MAC Climbing Team placed first at USA Climbing’s Region 12 Youth Boulder Championships at Movement in Portland on Saturday, Jan. 14. Notable placements for athletes are listed below:

Male Junior (19 and under)

First place, Jack Urness

Third place, Owen Adams

Female Youth A (17 and under)

Second place, Alyssa Keanini

Male Youth A (17 and under)

Third Place, Austin Oviatt

Female Youth B (15 and under)

Third place, Tejal Deenadaylu

Male Youth B (15 and under)

First place, Reeder Smith

First place, Brooks McLemore

Female Youth C (13 and under)

Second place, Alina Atkinson

Member Numbers: Walk Across America Mileage

Walk Across America is a national program that allows members to create annual mileage goals, with end-of-year rewards. The idea is to set a mileage goal that is reasonable, attainable, challenging, and motivating. MAC members may join at any time.

For more information or to submit mileage, please contact Claire Galton at galtoncc@gmail.com.

Ann Blume 6,282

Hal Broughton 25,759

Ann Durfee 48,147

Claire Galton 44,679

Norm Frink 15,063

Vuong Vu 2,260

Shannon Leonetti 84,678

Harriet Maizels 27,378

Tom Neilsen 6,444

Linda Opray 22,123

John Popplewell 3,606

Dee Poujade 13,984

Nancy Sergeant 29,462

Carrie Stucky 29,207

Barbara Wetzel 29,080

Ellen Wax 2,835

Dave Huffman 2,176

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Club-Wide Athletic Events

Connect Members Across a Lifetime of Fitness Pursuits

One of the things that makes MAC so special is that it’s a home for athletes in every season of life — from kids learning how to play tennis for the first time to masters athletes exceeding expectations into their 70s, 80s, and beyond. Through broad and inclusive programming, the club provides on-ramps for all members to discover their journeys to holistic health and wellness as lifelong athletes.

New this year, the Athletic Events and Fitness & Wellness teams have partnered to bring to life a full year’s worth of fun recreational fitness and wellness events for all members. These activities are intended to foster connection and community through a shared love of movement, well-being, and sport. All of the events are built around MAC’s pillars of holistic well-being: practice mindfulness, fuel up, move often, recover daily, and build community.

Come move with fellow members as the club’s popular MClubbin’ and high-intensity interval training classes take center stage during the MAC Fitness Party on April 1 in the Ballroom. Both classes do not require equipment and are great for all ages. Stay tuned for more information on the rest of the year’s club-wide athletic events.

-Kristen Hoffman, Athletic Events Manager, and Maddy Sweeney, Fitness & Wellness Manager

May: Listen & Learn: Recovery

August: MAC Field Day at Providence Park

April: MAC Fitness Party: Celebration of Movement

May: MAC Murph 2023 - Special Memorial Day Fitness Challenge

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October: MAC Fitness Games at Providence Park

December: Jingle Bell 5K

November: Turkey Trot 5K

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