Pilot Program Plots New Course for Future
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Halloween Winged M for Kids – page 47
Multnomah Athletic Club’s mission: Enrich lives, foster friendships and build upon traditions of excellence in athletic, wellness and social programs.
OCTOBER 2020 | VOL. 109 No. 9
Contents FEATURED
38 | Journey to Health The BestLife pilot program is based in the simple notion that the journey is more important than the destination.
McKenna and Gerald Kennedy help celebrate Bud Lewis’ 100th birthday.
47 | For Ghouls and Boys Get into the Halloween spirit with seasonal games, crafts and puzzles.
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MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Stephanie Cameron Director Gwyneth McMorris Communications Manager Julia Omelchuck Graphic Designer/ Ad Services Coordinator Michael Pendergast Senior Graphic Designer Kelly Robb Marketing Manager Jake Ten Pas Copywriter Allyson Wilinski Managing Editor
CLUB NEWS
AT H L E T I C S
9 | Dues Update 9 | Pools Reopening 11 | Member Feedback 11 | Block 7 News 15 | In Memoriam 18 | MAF Annual Fund Drive 21 | Fay Sasser Scholarship 27 | MAF Tributes
56 | Squash 62 | Tennis 63 | Outdoor 64 | Basketball 65 | Pickleball 66 | Racquetball
CULINARY 28-29 Family Fall Festival Lobster Week
EVENTS 31-36 Fall Online Classes Campaign for Inclusion
5 | President’s Column 7 | GM’s Column 52 | Scrapbook 61 | By the Numbers 67 | Walk Across America 68 | Club Bylaw Changes 71 | MAC Marketplace 72 | Advertiser Index 74 | From the Archives
ON THE COVER Design by Michael Pendergast.
WELLNESS 54-55 At-Home School Lunches
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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
I A PLATINUM CLUB
President
William Lee Vice President
Marianne Brophy Ritchie Treasurer
Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch Secretary
Michael Silvey Trustees
Stephen Brown Kyle Goulard Mike Mathews Chase McPherson Robert Torch Irma Valdez Marilyn Whitaker Reidun Zander General Manager
Charles Leverton Business Unit Leaders Business Services
Matt Abraham Athletics and Engagement
Jason Amos Communications
Stephanie Cameron Portfolio and Governance Support Elsa Lemoine Club Operations
John Sterbis
Ways to Reach MAC atyourservice@themac.com or 503-517-7235 themac.com/group/pages/contact-us
n late August, we held events at the Bistro for 2020 Lottery winners. Proposers and applicants were invited to dine in the warm evening sunshine and then take a tour of MAC’s campus. Numerous member William Lee volunteers and staff PRESIDENT were on hand to help with the tours and meet these future members. General Manager Charles Leverton and I were able to spend time chatting with both current and future members about what they enjoy at MAC and what they are looking forward to. We heard from children who were looking forward to joining the Climbing, Swim and Ski teams. We spoke to twentysomethings who were keen to use the new E&C Room, having seen the renderings, and individuals who were joining for all MAC’s social and dining opportunities. The evening was a great reminder of the club’s desirability and its range of offerings, even during a pandemic! In mid-September, we received the exciting news from the governor’s office that even though the county is still in Phase 1, MAC can reopen its swimming pools. By the time you read this, two of our pools will be open, with the third opening in a few days. There will be many opportunities for you all to get back in the water. A renovated Climbing Gym is also now open with new angles and routes. For families, I know how excited you are to be able to get your kids back in the pool and back to climbing! The board and MAC leadership are taking the initiative to completely rethink how MAC delivers value to its members in this new environment. We know things have changed from the start of 2020 and there is a new, different reality. Just because it is different, doesn’t mean it is less than before. In fact, we are taking the initiative to make MAC a leader in delivering value in this new reality.
Your Best Life We recently launched the BestLife pilot that will transform how members experience MAC. Think of it as a holistic on-ramp to your best self, where we get members fully comfortable and competent in their athleticism with a personal, curated wellness and fitness journey through the five pillars of health. You can read more about that starting on page 38.
Dues With substantially more offerings available in-person, outdoors, online and at different venues, a change in dues is necessary. The increase in dues allows us to be fiscally sustainable, support our expanding offerings and recall about 100 staff. The board approved the new dues structure that is 10 percent below 2020 full rates. New dues take effect Oct. 1, with rates guaranteed through 2021. See more details on page 9.
Inclusion at MAC Last month, the Board of Trustees and officers signed a declaration that acknowledged that exclusion and discrimination were part of our history. We apologized to those marginalized groups, based on race, religion, sexual orientation and gender. It’s part of our reckoning with a need to make MAC more inclusive and welcoming for all. I wanted to thank the members who shared their experiences at the club, and know that we are continuing to listen, learn and embrace change. Some of your feedback can be seen on page 11.
Finally, in an effort to break out of my fitness routine – the elliptical machine and lifting a few weights – I got out of my comfort zone and took an outdoor spin class. It didn’t hurt that it was combined with a beer-tasting event! MAC has so many offerings delivered in new, fantastic ways. Think about what you’ll try next! OCTOBER 2020
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MANAGER’S COLUMN Committee Chairs 20s/30s Louie Paul Arts Kirsten Leonard Athletic Debbie Williams Balladeers Jon Lee Basketball Mark Plumlee Budget and Finance Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch Climbing Joanne Siegel Culture and Style Gretchen Sturm Communications Sara Weinstein Cycling Steve Getsiv Dance Cinzia Corio-Holman Diversity Admissions Jenny Kim Early Birds Scott Spaulding Exercise & Decathlon Steve Brown Family Events Emily Whiting Golf Steve McNeill Gymnastics Lee Rumaner Handball Brian Lee Holiday Decorating Bridget Connolly House Ann Blume Karate Mark Twietmeyer MelloMacs Amy Johnson Member Events Jennifer Strait Membership Jamie Daigle Outdoor Activities Program Sue Rimkeit Pilates Irvin Handelman Property Ken Boyko Racquetball Georgette Blomquist Ski Jeff Albright Social Activities Anne Cleve Squash Byron Gaddis Studio Fitness Amy Caplan Swim Brad Fennell Synchro Lisa Girard Technology Advisory Joshua Blank Tennis Andrew Randles Triathlon & Running Amy Henderson Volleyball Nikki Metcalf Walking & Hiking Suzanne Zarling Water Fitness Chris Bathurst Water Volleyball Dinda Mills Yoga Daureen Morris
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’m going to share something with you. I don’t like to lose. I mean I really don’t like to lose. That isn’t to say I haven’t suffered losses in my life. I’ve lost races by more than a respectable Charles Leverton distance, I’ve made GENERAL MANAGER decisions in faraway countries that still haunt me on occasion, and I lost the leading role in Oklahoma to a guy named Doug my junior year in high school. Each time, I managed to dust myself off and get back up. I doubled my intensity and found a way to recapture the win. I took home that Division I All-Conference medal, I made other decisions that saved lives, and I got a standing ovation as Jud Fry. Tired and sore, I went home knowing I gave as much as I took. These last few months I have often felt like I was losing more than winning. Playing defense and playing on my heels is an unsettling feeling. More importantly, I feel like I am letting down our community — not only members who are counting on leadership decisions to navigate our prestigious club into brighter days, but also staff who are passionately giving every ounce of energy in the hopes that the whirlwind of chaos will soon lose its power. It’s time for me to get up and dust myself off. A few weeks ago, I admitted to myself that the world may not return to “normal” anytime soon. I realized that surviving would not be enough. MAC’s community deserves far more. In fact, our long-standing tradition of excellence and our rightful place at the top of the nation’s most distinguished clubs demands it. One thought has been occupying my brain: What if we built a community today that did more than just survive COVID? What would it look like to build a community intended to thrive during these times of uncertainty? The more I thought about it, a few truths became clear:
• Any organization built to thrive under these conditions would be a world leader under normal circumstances. • Our organization already has the key ingredients we need. We have prepared the groundwork to shift our committed membership and world-class offerings into this new reality. Over the past few months we have, for example, introduced innovative ways for us to engage with our club, restructured our organization to withstand an unstable operating environment, and embraced technology as a key enabler. • MAC is perfectly positioned to continue its roll a beacon to our city and beyond on how a community filled with motivated and resilient members can flourish during these difficult times. I shared these thoughts with the board and our team these past few weeks and there’s a new energy in our meetings and through our halls. There is hope — not that this will all end, but that we will be fine even if it doesn’t. We as a team are convinced that we will thrive and that we will remain a beacon. It’s not going to be easy. We will make mistakes and we will fail. We will need to solve for every member from 1 to 100. Nobody can be left behind. As the recent fires have proven, we will continue to be challenged, and we must be careful to be safe. It will require innovation, grit, a lot of imagination, and most importantly 22,000 hands to lift us into our new normal. I believe we can do it. I believe we must do it. So, I will see you at the club. Not just at our home base on Salmon Street lap swimming in our reopened pools, but perhaps on Mt. Hood, or at Oaks Park after we take it over for a day of roller skating, online for a laugh and some trivia, or perhaps at some yet to be uncovered location that’s waiting for a good idea. Wherever I see you, we will be thriving. Together.
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CLUB NEWS
New Offerings Bring New Dues
Board Approves 2020-21 Dues
Membership dues were reduced by 50 percent in April, changed to 25 percent in May and June, followed by 60 percent of regular 2020 rates in July, August and September. Non-resident dues returned to 100 percent in August.
The membership dues approved by the Board of Trustees are effective Oct. 1, 2020. DUES CATEGORY
MONTHLY FEE
Resident Family:
Age 30 & over
$279.45
Under 30
$153.72
The board had tied dues to reopening phases, but as more activities have been added to MAC Phase 1, including pools, the Climbing Gym, the Gymnastics Arena and indoor dining, dues needed to be adjusted to invest in expanded offerings for members, keep the club fiscally sustainable, and enable the recall of approximately 100 staff. The new dues are 10 percent lower than previous 2020 rates and will remain in place through 2021. As always, MAC leadership is available to answer any questions, or respond to concerns, members might have. Please don’t hesitate to submit a Sounding Board, voice opinions during monthly Q&As, call or email.
Resident Individual:
Age 30 & over
$195.62
Under 30
$107.60
Preferred TIER 1
(Age 70 with at least 30 years of elected membership)
Individual $162.95 Family $232.83 TIER 2
(Age 75 with at least 35 years of elected membership)
Individual $145.58 Family $207.99 TIER 3
(Age 80 with at least 40 years of elected membership)
Individual $130.37 LIZ WADE
Family $186.26 TIER 4
(Age 90 with at least 50 years of elected membership)
Individual $86.94
The 50-meter Pool opens Monday, Oct. 5.
Family $124.16 Nonresident Family
(Quarterly fee)
Get Ready to Swim: Pools Reopen
Age 35 & over
$335.34
Age 30-34
$293.49
Opening Dates
Showers and Bathrooms
Under 30
$161.33
Oct. 1: West Pool and Sun Deck Pool
On-deck showers will be useable, but no soap or shampoo are allowed as they may be a slip hazard.
Nonresident Individual
(Quarterly fee)
Oct. 5: 50-meter Pool
Age 35 & over
$234.77
Activities/Programs
Age 30-34
$205.34
Under 30
$113.00
Swim and Synchro teams, water fitness, lap swim and open swim
Intermediate
Hours of Operation
Semi-annually $139.73
Open seven days a week, but hours vary by pool and by day. Visit themac.com for the complete schedule.
Contact Membership at 503-517-7280 for additional information.
The West Pool and Sun Deck changing rooms remain closed at this time. Individual-use bathrooms will be open in and around those spaces, but all changing must take place in the main adult and junior locker rooms.
Reservations As with all club activities, reservations are required. Pool reservations are currently set for one hour. Save a lane at themac.com. OCTOBER 2020
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Members Respond to September Magazine In last month’s issue, as part of club leadership’s commitment to make MAC more inclusive and welcoming for all, the Board of Trustees examined the club’s 130-year history in light of the racial reckoning taking place in our community and around the globe. They signed a declaration that acknowledged that at times, exclusion and discrimination were part of the club’s history. They apologized for mistreatment that was based on race, religion, sexual orientation and gender. What follows is some of the member feedback the board received, edited for length and clarity: “Tackling diversity and inclusivity is very, very commendable. The September issue of The Winged M was superb.”
“I applaud MAC leadership for owning up to its racist past and tackling race issues head on. It shows your commitment to face this difficult issue by taking actions not just speaking the words. The feature article portraying a few BIPOC members’ experience at the club, though not easy to read at times, resonated with me. It’s a necessary first step for the club’s majority members to listen to experiences of their minority peers at the club. The takeaway for me after reading this issue is that MAC provides unequivocal support for inclusion and diversity.” “I have felt happy to be a member of the MAC for over a decade. My family and I have enjoyed the facilities. After reading the unequivocal statement in this month’s Winged M signed by the Board of Trustees, I now feel pride for the first time. Keep it up.”
“I wanted to commend the board on the work they are doing for inclusion. Showing the history of prejudice throughout the club’s history was excellent. Having been Jewish growing up in Portland, we couldn’t join the MAC, and we didn’t want to because we felt we weren’t welcome. This article showed the growth that the club has made, and I appreciate the changes the board wants to make in the future.” “I’d like to send applause for the stance of the board on DEI in the recent Winged M. It is a tough topic, so I very much appreciate the approach and directness of addressing it. As stated, can’t change the past but can shape the future and make it better, do better and require better. It’s been a tough year for reasons no one imagined! We can all do better when it comes to DEI. Thank you!”
Block 7 News
Building Massing Con ANKROM MOISAN.
In early September, Mill Creek Residential Trust and its architect, from Ankrom Moisan, shared the updated Block 7 design via Zoom with the Goose Hollow Foothills League.
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Two significant changes from earlier designs include the elimination of one parking entrance, creating a shared entry point for residents and MAC, and relocating the entrance to SW Main Street. These were welcome changes for the neighborhood.
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The project, known as Modera Main Street, is located between SW 20th and 19th avenues, and Madison and Main streets. It is proposed to be an L-shaped building that reaches as high as 16 stories along SW Main Street, with a four-story podium that takes up most of the block. It will include approximately 340 apartments with market-rate and affordable units, and about 400 parking spaces, with 225 spaces for MAC members and roughly 175 for residents.
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The next neighborhood meeting is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 via Zoom. ankrommoisan.zoom.us/j/3028805296#success
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In Memoriam Herbert Donald Black May 14, 1926-July 23, 2020 Herb died peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 23 in Portland. He was predeceased by his wife, Eve, in 2010, and his son, Daniel in 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Black; granddaughter, Molly Black Scott; his brother, Larry Black; his loving companion, Elaine Savinar; and many dear friends. Herb was born May 14, 1926, in Sioux City, Iowa. His parents, Alec and Rose Levine Black, immigrated to Iowa from Lithuania. The family then moved to Portland, where he attended Alameda Elementary School and Grant High School. Herb was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. His war experience deeply impacted him and he was very patriotic. After the war, he attended the University of Oregon where he played defensive lineman for the Ducks and taught weight lifting. He was a lifelong Ducks fan and loved hosting game parties. In 1949 he met Eva Shuster on a blind date in Vancouver, B.C. They were wed in 1951 and were married for 59 years until her death in 2010. After college, Herb received his JD from Northwestern Law School. He found his true career calling later in life, when he became a stockbroker with Black and Company until his retirement at age 70. Herb continued to enjoy sports throughout his life. He was an expert skier, handball player, runner and tennis player. He loved nature and inspired that love in his family by taking them on numerous fishing and backpacking trips throughout the Northwest. He was adventurous, and loved to travel, enjoying the connection with diverse people. For many years he was an “Early Bird” at the Multnomah Athletic Club. He loved working out and taking steam baths. He especially enjoyed his Monday “guys” lunch group at the Dockside. Herb had huge generosity of spirit; he was curious and engaging with everyone he met. He had a special fondness for horses and dogs, and even after he no longer had
a dog of his own, he kept dog treats for all the neighborhood dogs. For many years he was a member of the Pacific Trailriders, an inter-generational group of men that rode and camped throughout Oregon. He loved all things cowboy, including his special Stetson. He was an exceptional dad, grandfather, husband, brother, companion and friend. He often would say that the people in his life were his true riches and he cherished his relationships. He gave all of himself and was extremely loyal to the people he loved. His fun-loving, generous and openhearted spirit will long live in his family’s hearts and memories. They plan to have a memorial celebration at a later date. Donations in his memory/honor may be made to the Oregon Humane Society or Congregation Beth Israel.
Frederick William ‘Brud’ Horstkotte Jr. April 18, 1923-Aug. 15, 2020 Frederick William Horstkotte Jr. was born in Spokane, Washington, to Frederick W. Horstkotte Sr. and Esther Moore Horstkotte. Fred passed away rather suddenly at home the morning of Aug. 15. Fred lived in Portland for 97 years, 64 of those with his wonderful wife, Joan. His constant positive attitude and passion for his work, friends and active sports defined his life. Fred moved to Portland at age 1, and grew up in the Irvington neighborhood attending Madeline Elementary School and Grant High School, where he proudly served as fire marshall. His older sisters, Esther and Mary, kept a close eye on their younger brother, but Mary had trouble pronouncing “brother,” it came out “brudder.” The nickname Brud stuck. His education at MIT was interrupted by his service in the Army 13th Airborne Division. Spending VE day in Paris with his brother-in-law, Carl Jantzen, was quite memorable. Upon graduating from MIT he served as Clerk-of-the-Works for the expansion of the Oregon Lumber Company mill at Dee, Oregon, in the Hood River Valley. He soon went to work with his father, Fred Sr. at F. W. Horstkotte and Associates where he spent the next 63 years designing
sawmills and plywood plants from the same office in the American Bank Building. Fred was incredibly dedicated to his clients, many of whom became lifelong friends. These included SDS Lumber Co, Brooks Scanlon, Ochoco & Malhuer Lumber Companies, Willamette Industries, Collins Pine and many others. His mother was a great proponent of active sports and made sure Fred and his sisters were busy year-round. Early years were spent skiing on Mt. Hood and Fred joined the Multnomah Athletic Club Ski Team as an Athletic Member and later won the Oregon High School Ski Championship for Grant. Later, weekly MAC handball games and tennis kept him busy. Seeking virgin corduroy until he was 87, he cherished his time skiing Mt. Hood, Mt. Bachelor and Sun Valley with his buddies and especially his two granddaughters. After a five-year courtship, in 1955 he married the former Joan Preble, who steered the home life with a steady hand while coordinating their many adventures, later traveling extensively with family and friends. Fred considered himself incredibly lucky to have such a caring and capable partner. His positive attitude was perhaps best displayed after a home-cooked meal when he would regularly declare, “That was the best meal I ever had!” Fred and Joan had two children, David and Nancy. Tragically, Nancy died far too young at age 26. Fred was also predeceased by his sisters, Esther Jantzen Moore and Mary Horstkotte. In addition to his wife Joan, he is survived by David and his wife Joyce Wooding and his two granddaughters, Dena and Tate Horstkotte. A funeral has been held and a memorial will be announced at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation (multnomahathleticfoundation.com) or a favorite charity.
James P. Martin Feb. 7, 1956-Aug. 1, 2020 James (Jim) Martin passed away on August 1. Born February 7, 1956, in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, Jim grew up with his mother and father, Rosemary and Hugh Continued on page 17
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Continued from page 15 Martin (both now deceased), and his three siblings, Hugh, Mary and John. If you met him in his early days, you may have faced Jim on the Uniontown, Pennsylvania baseball fields — where he likely struck you out with a curveball, or on its basketball courts — where he had a dangerous jump shot. Or maybe you met Jim, like his first wife, Carolyn DeSantis, at Duquesne University, or as part of the 1981 graduating class at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. If not on the East Coast, you may have met Jim in Portland, where he and Carolyn raised their two children, Elizabeth and Dan, where Jim later married Joanne Sunnarborg, and where he lived the last 40 years. During that time, you might have crossed paths with Jim in the Pacific Northwest’s courtrooms, where he established himself as a top medical malpractice defense attorney. An American College of Trial Lawyers inductee, Jim was a true trial lawyer who defended his clients with the type of integrity and zealous advocacy that earned him respect and long-lasting friendships among clients, colleagues and opponents alike. With his successes, Jim co-founded and helped grow Hoffman, Hart & Wagner LLP and, although he retired from full practice in 2009, he groomed the next generation by continuing to mentor new attorneys. Outside the courtroom, you may have met Jim in Portland’s other communities. In the late 1990s, he helped Joanne launch a Pearl District-based fashion and lifestyle boutique, Desperado, now thriving in Bend, which made the couple a pioneering and long-term fixture in the neighborhood. More recently, Jim dedicated the last decade of his life — and his advocacy skills — to volunteer work. For example, you might have walked with Jim during the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which he helped organize as a board member of the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter. Or you might have seen Jim fighting for those touched by brain injuries with Brain Injury Connections Northwest, or volunteering at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. If you didn’t meet Jim in those ways, you may have passed him in the Grant Park neighborhood walking his dog, Preston (always a treat-filled Kong nearby); joined
him for dinner at Chameleon Restaurant & Bar (always with a “Jim Thai Salad”); found him on the Multnomah Athletic Club’s racquetball courts or skipping rope (always countless sets of 100 reps); or celebrating the holidays and warm summer days at his house parties (always scored to Jim’s well-tailored tastes, heavy on Tom Petty and Lucinda Williams). The first time you met Jim, you may have thought him quiet or, if lucky, you may have gotten his whole life story. Either way, you soon realized that Jim chose his words and timing with care, and spoke up when it mattered most. He was never too shy to waive the Terrible Towel (literally or otherwise), offer his thoughts on Rip City’s highs and lows, or, most importantly, share stories and photos of his grandson, Tomas. No matter how you met him, we will all remember Jim as a smart, caring and dignified man who, equally talented and humble, would break his thoughtful silence with a meaningful insight or a genuine chuckle. We will miss both deeply. For those who wish to honor Jim’s life, please consider a donation to Brain Injury Connections Northwest, online at braininjuryconnectionsnw.org/donate or by mail to PO Box 15051, Portland, Oregon 97293; or to the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter, online at alz.org/jimmartin or by mail to 1650 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 190, Portland, Oregon 97209.
Patrick McMahon April 12, 1955- July 22, 2020 Beloved Patrick McMahon died in his sleep Wednesday, July 22. The kindest and gentlest of men, he was loved by many. Pat decided to leave on his terms in a place he wanted to be – not in a hospital or operating room. His wish was respected. The cause was cardiac complications. Patrick was born April 12, 1955, in Portland, to Fred and Marian McMahon. The youngest of five children, Pat shared a special bond with his identical twin brother Mark. He often noted he was the youngest (by five minutes). Raised first in Portland’s Alameda neighborhood, the family moved to Raleigh Hills in the early 1960s, where he attended parochial schools through Jesuit High School. Patrick attended the University of Oregon, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1977. Pat received his MD from Oregon
Health Sciences University in 1981 and completed his residency at the University of Connecticut Health Sciences in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) in 1986. With an opportunity to move back to Oregon, he jumped at the chance and began his career in medicine as a physician/surgeon with Northwest Permanente. Pat briefly went into private practice at the Broadway Clinic from 1988 to 1989 before returning to Kaiser Permanente, admiring this medical model of practice for his specialty of ENT. Pat often commented that the root of the moniker “physician” is “to teach” and he loved to teach and inform all willing to listen and learn. His knowledge extended well beyond medicine and science, into economics, culture and politics. And of course, the proverbial “fun fact.” Patrick met the love of his life, Cindy Slater, at the University of Oregon. They married in 1979 and had three amazing children: Melissa (Tom), Tessa (Casey) and Conor. Pat loved his family fiercely and forever had their backs. He made them better, made them laugh and made them just. Pat was always present with a story or words of wisdom. He had so many stories that they became numbered as they had been repeated throughout the years. Pat had a tremendous sense of humor and a great ability to turn a phrase succinctly spoken with gentle glee as only the Irish do. His stories were often accompanied with a good glass of whiskey. Pat was a man you could trust with confidences that you could not share with anyone else — a dispenser of heartfelt care and advice. Pat McMahon loved the outdoors and found his happy place at the family ranch near Trout Lake, Washington. He was as skilled at manual labor as he was with the refined finesse of a surgeon. Pat was persistent and always game. He enjoyed the frustration and delight of golf at Portland Golf Club, a place he grew up caddying at and ultimately becoming a member. He was an amazingly beautiful water skier and snow skier – dancing on water in any form. Pat loved boating and through the 40 years of marriage, Pat and Cindy always had a boat. With great times on the Connecticut River and continuing on waterways throughout the Pacific Northwest. A celebration of Pat’s great life will be held at a later date when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
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The Power of Community “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” —African proverb One $25 contribution does not go far to fund a college education or a nonprofit organization’s athletic programming for kids. However, when that $25 donation is multiplied by thousands of MAC members, it can have far-reaching impact. In 2019, MAC members’ collective contributions during the annual Multnomah Athletic Foundation Fund Drive created a financial pool of more than $200,000. Half of the money went to community grants, and the other half went toward student athlete scholarships. When distributed, funds like these create a ripple effect of opportunity, access and gratitude. As a MAC member, when you entrust the foundation to invest in our community, you help others gain access to attentive adults and trained coaches, as well as inclusive play and sports. You also help create opportunities through learning in the classroom and on the playing field, especially for those in underrepresented and marginalized communities. MAF takes its fiduciary responsibility seriously. With careful consideration, thoughtful volunteer involvement and due diligence, we thoroughly vet all grant and scholarship candidates to ensure donations are used in the most impactful way. Please consider contributing, and participating in what has proven to be an effective way to make a difference. MAF funds, and the collective support they provide, ensure that hundreds of underserved youth in our community
can take part in athletics and education. Thanks to your $25 tax-deductible donation, many young people get to experience the valuable life lessons that athletic participation fosters. As part of an ongoing partnership to positively impact the community where we live, MAC’s Board of Trustees supports the annual member contribution in October. Members may
choose to opt out or back in — see sidebar on facing page for more information. Visit MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com to learn more about working together to increase access to possibilities for youth. —MAF Communication Committee and Laurie Harquail, volunteer
Annual Fund Drive Receipt Thank you for your $25 contribution to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation during the October 2020 fund drive. The Multnomah Athletic Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The organization’s tax ID is #93-1014651. Please tear out and save this page for your tax purposes. We will send you an email in November as well. Your donation increases access to participation that fuels possibilities. We believe that the confidence and character-building opportunities gained through athletic participation changes kids’ lives. You make it possible!
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Thank You! MAF sponsors eight scholarship programs honoring local students, many of whom have overcome incredible odds to achieve academic and athletic success, and works with 25 nonprofit organizations, all who inspire us with their creativity and compassion for their community, their kids and their equity efforts. Amplifying the voices of these dreamers, action-oriented students and amazing nonprofit leaders is a privilege and a delight, and we will continue to share stories and updates regularly on our social media channels. We would not have these stories to share without your help. MAC members’ annual $25 donation, added to the October statement, helps fuel opportunities for young people. For scholarship recipients, you’re helping provide access to education at two- and four-year schools. For our community grant recipients, you’re providing kids with an opportunity to play organized sports, or in some cases, to just play safely. Many of our grant recipients are organizations that are committed to supporting underrepresented and underserved areas, while helping youths build confidence and develop life skills. The foundation thanks you for your contribution. And if you would like to do more, we’ve got some ideas! If you are interested in investing in scholarships and youth-empowered philanthropy or fueling participation directly in underrepresented communities, we want to talk to you. For questions about the Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Annual Fund Drive, to hear our ideas or share some of your own, contact Executive Director Lisa Bendt at 503-517-2350 or lisa@ MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com. The foundation will provide a gift acknowledgement for your tax-deductible $25 gift in mid-November. Alternatively, use the tear-out information on the facing page. If you would like to opt back in or opt out of the annual donation, please contact MAC’s Accounting Office at Accounting@ themac.com or 503-517-7200
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Many Roads Lead to Sasser Annual scholarship funds compassionate students’ goals By Jake Ten Pas
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eople join MAC for many reasons, from social to athletic to professional. Regardless of why they become members, during her tenure as the attendant behind the Main Entrance Front Desk, Fay Sasser welcomed them to their second home with a smile on her face and their names on her lips. Such was her reputation for dedicated service over the course of 44 years, that Sasser’s name is still spoken as a shining example of what prioritizing member experience means. It’s also spoken by employees and their families when they dream of a better future and take active steps to achieve it. The Fay Sasser MAC Employee Scholarship provides $5,000 toward one academic year, and it’s given to students pursuing degrees from associate to graduate level. Individuals apply for many reasons, from bettering themselves to making the world a better place to a bit of both, and the Multnomah Athletic Foundation supports their ambitions. The following four 2020 recipients have different stories to tell, and all are welcome additions to club history.
Ava Damis The last name Damis will be familiar to MAC Group Ex afficionados. Instructor, actress and stunt woman Michelle Damis has led some of the most challenging classes at the club, bringing full-throttle enthusiasm to all she touches. Her daughter, Ava, appears to be following in her footsteps. Inspired by MAF’s commitment to building strong minds capable of motivating others, she’s attacking the opportunities provided by a Sasser scholarship with a passion fueled by leading and inspiring others. “The emphasis on using leadership to empower youth by building their confidence and other life skills through athletics resonates with me because, as a former gymnastics teacher, I’ve seen just how much athletics impacts youth,” she explains. “While teaching, I saw kids of various ages overcome challenges, like doing a pullover by themselves, learning how to communicate in healthy ways and developing other awesome skills. For me personally, playing soccer for more than 10 years increased my confidence in using leadership skills on and off the field, and developed a discipline that I’m able to draw from when setting and attaining goals.” Right now, those goals center on education, and not just her own. Damis is driven to be an academic life coach, and recently switched majors from secondary education, with history and special education endorsements, to sociology with an education minor. “As an academic life coach, I’d get to help students identify their strengths,
core values and goals; develop emotional intelligence and other skills that are important for establishing healthy habits concerning school and other areas of life; and be in a position to empower students to realize their full potential,” she says. Realizing her own full potential is key to aiding others in doing the same, and Damis says MAF’s assistance in that regard is very much appreciated. “These funds mean a lot because getting an education is extremely important to me. It’s no secret that the cost of higher education is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many students. Receiving this scholarship means that I can move forward in my education with less stress since I’m able to lower the amount I will owe in student loans post-graduation.”
She first learned about the scholarship from her mother, and became intrigued after reviewing the requirements. In addition to the funds helping to propel her, the process of applying itself deepened her perspective. “I discovered a love of applying for scholarships because they often require applicants to share their passions and to reflect on experiences that shaped who they are today. This specific scholarship sparked my interest since I’m currently enrolled in a leadership program through the University of Portland. It allowed me to dive deeper into what leadership means to me, what kind of leader I have been in past experiences, and what my leadership goals are moving forward.” Continued on page 23
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Nora Glynn For Nora Glynn, moving forward has meant building on skills she’s developed as a swim instructor working at MAC, as well as learning to overcome the challenges of continuing to grow as a person in the middle of a pandemic. “I am a huge extrovert, so I found it difficult to not see my friends and meet new people,” she says. “However, I was able to become closer to my siblings and spend quality time with people I love. Without COVID-19, that probably wouldn’t have happened.” Fortunately, Glynn had the firm foundation of discipline and constant striving for improvement to fall back on. Whenever the tides of current events threatened to carry her away, she found her footing in shared experience. “I’ve been so inspired by teaching swimming, and it was such a rewarding job. I
still take the lessons I learned and apply them to my everyday life. After reading about the Fay Sasser Scholarship, I knew I had to apply.” Glynn is studying political science with a minor in sustainability at American University, and plans to eventually return to Portland and work in local government. “These funds mean that I am able to go to college and not sink myself into debt that would affect me for the rest of my life.” The Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s commitment to giving back to our community has really resonated with me,” she adds. “I think it is so important to be an active and engaged member of your community, and if you have the financial means, you can truly change someone’s life, as they did for me. “Five years from now, I’ll be one year out of college. I hope to be living in New York, working for a start-up sustainable clothing brand, getting a better understanding of the circular economy, and how it is sustainable in practice. When I get
“These funds from MAF are letting me live out my new dream, and I really appreciate it. I’ve always wanted to go to grad school, but I had too much debt from my undergrad. I figured if I could get sponsored, I could go.”
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Rather than look at COVID-19 as a roadblock to his own pursuits, club personal trainer Josh Sargeant has turned this time to his advantage.
“A lot of people at the club know me as the trainer on the Trail Blazers’ stunt team, but I was forced to retire after I injured my hip irreparably catching a falling cheerleader in the playoffs last year. This injury made me leave behind the sport I love, but it also opened up a new passion, which is kinesiology research and providing the best coaching possible for my clients.
“I am so thankful for MAC and MAF for all they have taught and given to me.”
His determination has been shaped by the relationships he’s formed, professionally and personally, while on staff at MAC. “I love all the wonderful people here. My clients give me an education every day. They have so much life experience to share!”
Josh Sargeant
“I just started classes, and I’m in two currently,” he says. “One is Applied Biomechanics and the other is Scientific Foundations and Research Methods. Ultimately, my degree will be a Master of Science in sports performance and strength and conditioning.
older, I hope to come back to Portland and give back to this community.
Despite his rosy outlook on recent months, Sargeant points out that they haven’t been without their challenges. “Not having access to physical therapy was really tough given my recent surgery. I was able to buy a road bike on Craigslist and rehab enough on it to keep making progress.”
Looking forward, Sargeant hopes to continue training athletes while doing research at the PhD level in kinesiology. He grew up on farms, working hard physically, and saw his father go to work each day to a very physically demanding and damaging routine. “He didn’t enjoy his job, but he went out of love and a sense of duty to provide for his family. This inspired me to pursue a career of passion. To be able to go to the gym and make a good livable wage teaching people about physical fitness makes me feel truly blessed. Now, I’m finding fresh ways to help people pursue their own passions.”
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Leah Steindorf Holding down her spot for a second year in a row on the roster of Sasser scholarship recipients, Leah Steindorf is now following through on last year’s plans to study at University of Oregon. She’s focused on a family and human services major with a minor in outdoor pursuits, and still hopes to put them to good use by guiding others through tough transformations. “My goal is to work with adolescents who experienced trauma and abuse through outdoor adventure and survival skills,” she says. “Growing up overseas and spending my time backpacking, camping and climbing, I recognize how nature has always been a large part of my life and coming of age. I want to help others build their confidence in nature, while simultaneously grooming their sense of self.” Nature nurtured Steindorf as she worked through her own wounds and pain from a traumatic childhood. “I am fascinated by how impactful the skills learned in
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Steindorf is in the process of applying to the Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy graduate program at Naropa University, which is a nontraditional, small liberal arts school originally founded by a Tibetan Buddhist teacher. Although their teachings are ecumenical, activities such as meditation and personal transformation supplement standard learning approaches. Intentional mindfulness and awareness practices are at the core of Naropa, and Steindorf says they translate uniquely into the rigorous curriculum of each of their graduate degrees.
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This odyssey of discovery ends in a year of internship that allows students to implement all their acquired skills and knowledge while continuing personal learning and growth. “After my year of internship experience, I plan to continue honing my skills by working at different companies,” she says. “My long-term goal is to open a therapy program of my own combining wilderness, art and equine therapy, hopefully somewhere in Central Oregon.”
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Enable More Excellence The legacy of Fay Sasser is personified by each of these amazing individuals. Their desires and dreams to serve others with compassion and care inspire everyone at Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Want to help MAF tell more stories like these? From scholarships to community grants, the foundation assists young people in reaching their educational, athletic and life goals by harnessing the power of giving. To donate, or to learn more about getting involved, visit MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com or contact Executive Director Lisa Bendt at lisa@multnomahathleticfoundation.com or 503-517-2350. With member assistance, MAF and MAC can continue to help exemplary individuals get access to the resources they need to follow their dreams. WM
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MAF Tributes Honor someone special or memorialize someone who has passed away by making a tribute gift to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. To make a contribution, contact MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt at 503-517-2350 or lbendt@ MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com. October’s tributes are listed below. Herb Black (memorial) Joan Horstkotte Frank H. “Bud” Fields (memorial) Bill and Susie Crist Joan and Fred Horstkotte Ron and Lee Ragen Fred “Brud” Horstkotte (memorial) Friesen Foundation Elizabeth Brooke Alan C. Goudy Julie Noonan
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Autumnal delights from MAC’s pastry chef.
Family Fall Festival Friday, Oct. 30 3-7 p.m. in the Turnaround
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he Family Events Committee invites MAC families to an outdoor festival complete with llamas, baby goats, photo ops and pumpkin decorating. Families are encouraged to showcase their costumes. Limited reservations, with a 30-minute time limit, are required to meet safety guidelines and maintain social distancing. The cost of entry is $15 per person. MEV600 Additionally, Kiyokawa Family Orchards sets up its annual Apple Harvest alongside the event, with more than 40 varieties of apples and pears for purchase. Don’t miss MAC Chef Shelby Page-Wilson’s famous caramel apples (individually wrapped), also available for purchase. But there’s more. Make a reservation via OpenTable to dine at the Sports Pub this Halloween eve. There will be spooky drink specials, activity packs for kids and Halloween family movies. Children dining in costumes receive one free scoop of ice cream with their meal.
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Orin Swift Wine Dinner Thursday, Oct. 15 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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Dine in MAC’s re-envisioned Grand Ballroom, which has an updated atmosphere and is properly spaced for safety. The evening’s four-course menu is paired with five Orin Swift wines from famed winemaker Dave Phinney. The cost is $110 per person, inclusive. FB019
Lobster Week Oct. 19-24 Everyone’s a winner with decadent dinners during MAC’s Lobster Week. Various lobster specials will be available to sink your claws into, with the Maine dinner attraction being two pounds, flanked by potatoes au gratin and broccolini. Reservations are required. Call 503-5176630. Birthday discount cards cannot be used with this special.
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Take advantage of time spent inside to master new skills or pick up a new hobby. Impress friends with newfound wine knowledge, hone creativity with a Nature Journaling From Your Home class or a Holiday Wreath-Making workshop, or learning practical life skills with Time Management for Busy Adults. It’s all available from MAC. For more information or to provide suggestions for future virtual classes, please contact adenuyl@themac.com
WINE EDUCATION SERIES Each class, taught by experts in the field, focuses on a different grape variety, and students have the opportunity to taste and compare two wines. Wine is available for preclass pickup in the Turnaround and is included in the $30 registration fee. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Chardonnay – Monday, Oct. 19 – AEC136
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TIME MANAGEMENT FOR BUSY ADULTS The feeling of having too much to do and not enough time to do it is all-to-common these days. Taught by Mary Ellen Baker of thetimeprofessionals.com, students leave the three-hour class with concrete tools and strategies for staying on track and on time, planning their day/week, and prioritizing their workload. $50 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20
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NATURE JOURNALING FROM YOUR HOME Studies have shown that journaling reduces anxiety and stress. Why not pick up a pencil and start nature journaling? Learn how to draw and paint what’s visible just outside a home or car window. Class includes PDF handouts, a slide show, demos and drawing time with feedback. Absolutely no experience required. $100 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, Oct. 26 and 28
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HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP This fun, virtual class teaches participants how to work with an assortment of festive fresh and dried greenery to create unique seasonal decor. Master the techniques of creating balanced arrangements of branches and interesting seasonal accents and assembling beautiful fabric ribbon bows. Leave the class with a one-of-a-kind, 14-inch modern winter wreath that will last throughout the holidays. Pick up supplies in the Turnaround in advance of class. $60 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 MEV532
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EVENTS Stay connected through virtual and outdoor events and classes while in-person gatherings are still restricted inside the club. Select October and November events are listed here. Check the MAC@Home webpage for a complete list, including more Athletics & Wellness and Culinary offerings. Note: All outdoor events adhere to social distancing and capacity guidelines.
Sunday, Oct. 11 Wine & Paint Night
Wednesday, Oct. 14 Dining at MAC: Wild Game Night
6:30-8 p.m.
4-8 p.m.
Follow the muse, relax, sip and paint. Instructor Eduardo Fernandez teaches athome artists about color mixing and brush techniques. No experience needed. Zoom link provided following registration. The cost is $10. MEV528
The evening’s menu features selections from Nicky USA, the Northwest’s premier butchers and purveyors of high-quality meats and game. Meat specials are paired with wild Pacific Northwest mushrooms. Make reservations through OpenTable at either 1891 or the Sports Pub.
Tuesday, Oct. 13 Virtual Listen & Learn: Crash Course — The Portland Air Disaster 6-7 p.m.
Virtual Trivia Nights First and third Monday and Tuesday 7-9 p.m.
Award-winning journalist Julie Whipple shares the story of the DC8 passenger jet with 189 aboard that crash landed on East Burnside in 1978. The cost is $5. MEV380
Join fellow MAC members via Zoom for an evening of fresh factoids and friendly competition from the comfort of home! Molly Andersen from Quizzical Empire hosts. Sign up with a team of six or register solo and be added to a group. The cost is $5 per person. A Zoom link and more details are provided after registration.
Saturday, Oct. 3 Battle Bonk: Family Scavenger Hunt 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Form a team and compete against other MAC members in this time-based scavenger hunt filled with physical and mental challenges. Suitable for kids ages 8 and older. The cost is $50 per vehicle. MEV222
Wednesday, Oct. 7 Dining at MAC: Italian Night 4-8 p.m. Enjoy Italian specialties from the brick oven, including pizzas, calzone and timpano. Make reservations through OpenTable at either 1891 or the Sports Pub.
5:30-8:30 p.m. Dine in MAC’s re-envisioned Grand Ballroom, which has a new atmosphere and is properly spaced for safety. A four-course menu is paired with five Orin Swift wines from famed winemaker Dave Phinney. The cost is $110 per person, inclusive. FB019
Monday, Oct. 19 Virtual History Book Group 6:30 p.m. This month’s book is Destiny of the Republic, by Candice Millard. Contact Chet Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail. com or 503-805-5461.
Dates and registration codes are below. Quizzes taking place during the same week are identical, so please register for only one quiz per week. Oct. 5 – MEV353; Oct. 6 – MEV354 Oct. 19 – MEV355; Oct. 20 – MEV356 Nov. 2 – MEV357; Nov. 3 – MEV358 Nov. 16 – MEV359; Nov. 17 – MEV360
Thursday, Oct. 15 Orin Swift Wine Dinner
Wine Education Series: Chardonnay Tuesday, Oct. 13 Produce Row Café Beer Dinner 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy an exclusive MAC dinner at Produce Row Café on their covered, heated patio. The four-course meal, prepared by the café’s chef, is paired with four beers from their extensive tap list. The cost is $70 per person. Social distancing guidelines must be followed. Party size is limited to a max of 10 guests. Transportation not included. FB120
Wednesday, Oct. 14 Virtual Professional Business Networking
6:30-7:30 p.m. Each virtual class focuses on a different grape variety, and students have the opportunity to taste and compare two wines. Bottles can be picked up at MAC prior to the session and are included in the $30 registration fee. AEC136
Wednesday, Oct. 21 Dining at MAC: Lobster Night 4-8 p.m. As part of Lobster Week, this evening’s menu features a variety of lobster specialties. See page 29 for more Lobster Week info. Make reservations through OpenTable at either 1891 or the Sports Pub.
7:30-9 a.m. The monthly MAC Professional Business Networking Group is moderated by Dave Hanna, facilitator and principal at Viewpoint Strategic Facilitation. Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. The cost is $5. MEV320
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Campaign for Inclusion MAC and MAF are partnering to amplify voices while expanding education around inclusion, diversity and equity. The intent is to expand personal understanding and strive to remove barriers in the community and beyond. Join the conversation to listen, learn from each other and take action. Please join one or all of these upcoming virtual events.
Sunday, Oct. 4 A Kids Book About Belonging 6 p.m.
Author Kevin Carroll discusses his book, A Kids Book About Belonging, with MAC families, and especially young people in kindergarten through eighth grade. Inquisitive minds of all ages can learn more during a Q&A. The cost is $5 per household for this virtual event. In lieu of a speaker fee, Kevin is donating all proceeds to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Please register all those attending at themac.com. DAC101
Thursday, Oct. 29 Panel Discussion: The Power of Community and Inclusion
Wednesday, Dec. 2 Panel Discussion: Nonprofit Governance and Leadership
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This first in a series of virtual panel discussions around DEI focuses on frontline community engagement from local nonprofit leaders. Be part of a virtual conversation, cohosted by MAC’s Diversity Admission Committee and MAF’s Governance Committee. Please register all those attending at themac.com. A Zoom link for the free event is provided after registration. DAC104
In this panel conversation, three nonprofit community leaders discuss the challenges and benefits of adapting governance and leadership in their organizations while addressing representation and inclusion. The free event is cohosted by MAC’s Diversity Admission Committee and MAF’s Governance Committee. Please register all those attending at themac.com. A Zoom link is provided after registration. DAC105
Tuesday, Oct. 27 Evening Literary Group
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Wednesday, Oct. 21 Q&A with Will and Charles
7 p.m. Join MAC members for a discussion about a different book the fourth Tuesday of each month. Contact Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com.
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Wednesday, Oct. 22 Terrariums & Tequila 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Createa terrarium on Oct. 22.
Enjoy a margarita while creating a terrarium at home. Learn about the necessary ingredients and design for a thriving succulent plant environment. Event kit includes Roni Pervizi’s signature margarita mix; just add your favorite tequila! Supplies can be picked up 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Turnaround. The cost is $45. Register at themac.com. MEV529
Tuesday, Oct. 27 Morning Listen & Learn: Portland Prairie Style with Eric Wheeler 10 a.m. Join Walking & Hiking’s Eric Wheeler for a presentation on Portland’s Prairie Style buildings and an exploration of the architectural style. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. The cost is $5. MEV383
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Wednesday, Oct. 28 Dining at MAC: Oysters and Raw Bar 4-8 p.m Featuring fresh-shucked oysters from the Pacific Northwest as well as sashimi, poke and Hawaiian fish. Make reservations through OpenTable at either 1891 or the Sports Pub.
Thursday, Oct. 29 Virtual Harry Potter Trivia Night 7-9 p.m. Hermione Granger might even get stumped with some of the evening’s Harry Potter trivia tidbits. Sign up with a team of up to six or register as a single to be added to a group. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Zoom link and details provided after registration. The cost is $5. MEV541
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Friday, Oct. 30 Family Fall Festival
Sunday, Nov. 8 Drag Queen Bingo Brunch
Monday, Nov. 9 Wine Education Series: Cabernet
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This outdoor event from the Family Events Committee includes llamas, baby goats, photo ops and pumpkin decorating. Families are encouraged to showcase their costumes. Limited reservations with a 30-minute limit are required to meet safety guidelines and maintain social distancing. The cost of entry is $15 per person. The annual Kiyokawa Apple Harvest will be set up alongside the festivities for all members to enjoy. MEV600
Poison Waters hosts a boozy brunch and bingo fun for MAC members and their guests ages 18 and older. Participants who are 21 and older can enhance the experience by ordering a mimosa or bloody mary kit, available for pick up 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. A Zoom link is provided after registration and each attendee receives virtual bingo cards by email on Nov. 8. MEV575
Each virtual class focuses on a different grape variety, and students have the opportunity to taste and compare two wines. Bottles can be picked up at MAC prior to the session and are included in the $30 registration fee. AEC137
See page 28 for specials at the Sports Pub on Halloween eve.
Monday, Nov. 9 Morning Listen & Learn: Susan Sokol Blosser, 7 Lessons at 70
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Thursday, Nov. 5 Virtual Teen Trivia 7-9 p.m. Join other teen members via Zoom for an evening of Gen Z-friendly competition. Sign up with a team of up to six or register as a single to be added to a group. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Zoom link and details provided after registration. The cost is $5. MEV196
10-11 a.m. Get notes from the front line about aging with vitality and purpose, both physically and emotionally. Conventional retirement is outmoded, so learn to redefine what it means to step back from a career and still make a difference. The cost is $5. Register at themac.com. MEV381
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Wednesday, Nov. 11 Recognizing Our Veterans 10-11 a.m. Recognize MAC veterans of all eras and service at a special virtual Veterans Day presentation. Join former naval officer and author Taylor Baldwin Kiland as she shares from her book Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton: Six Characteristics of HighPerformance Teams. The event is free. Please register at themac.com. MEV465
Thursday, Nov. 12 Virtual Spelling Bee 7-9 p.m. Feeling like a C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N? It’s time to show off those spelling skills. The competition starts with simple words and slowly cranks up the difficulty level until there’s just one speller remaining. Zoom link and more details are provided after registration. The cost is $5. MEV560
Monday, Nov. 16 Virtual History Book Group 6:30 p.m. The book chosen for November is The Hemmingses of Monticello, by Annette Gordon-Reed. Contact Chet Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail.com or 503-805-5461.
Tuesday, Nov. 24 Evening Literary Group 7 p.m. Join MAC members for a discussion about a different book the fourth Tuesday of each month. Contact Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com.
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hat’s next? It’s a simple question, but one that can be difficult to ask when “now” seems like all there is, and “then” feels like a distant memory. The problem is, when someone stops asking “what’s next?” the perception that a better future is unattainable inches closer to becoming fact. If the present is unpalatable, focus on a preferable future, and then figure out how to get there. While MAC is a club defined by its history, a movement is afoot to make what lies ahead even more inspiring. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of this movement is who’s leading it: the person reading this.
If the past half year has been all about surviving, Leverton plans to dedicate the next to thriving. A key part of that plan involves his BestLife pilot program, which started in September with 30 participants chosen from 70-plus volunteers. BestLife is the evolving pursuit of holistic wellness, designed to grow with members of all ages and empower them to reach their personal goals.
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“As the general manager, I won’t own it. Our staff won’t own it. We just feed it, and we let MAC decide it,” Charles Leverton says. “I think that’s really the key. How do we help members get where they want to go?”
Supported by five key pillars — Activity, Community, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Recovery — BestLife is based in the simple notion that the journey is more important than the destination. Helping members plot, and refine, their courses is where MAC’s unique combination of expertise and camaraderie come into play. “I would say it’s less of a change of direction and more of an acceleration of our long-term plan,” Leverton says. “When I was hired by MAC, part of what they wanted was my vision of what a healthy community looks like. This isn’t us reinventing MAC. This is us putting a shell or a framing around MAC that makes it easier for people to onboard and get immersed in the amazing offerings we already have.”
Start at the Beginning Analogies abound with Leverton. MAC’s robust community is fertile soil for ideas he’s cultivated since his time as Head of Global Food, Fitness and Wellness at Nike. When discussing his vision for the future of wellness, he might draw thoughtprovoking comparisons with Einsteinian Theory. But the one that he keeps coming back to is a freeway, built to take each member to their ultimate destination.
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“My analogy is that I’m building new on-ramps to MAC’s freeway. We’re building them for those people whose on-ramps have always been blocked or just didn’t exist in their neighborhoods. This is more about offering access to people who aren’t using the spaces, rather than redirecting the people who are.” In other words, Leverton isn’t looking to alter beloved ways of working out or cherished club routines. He’s recognizing that, while some members might have found their places, others are still searching. A sizeable segment of MAC’s population would welcome a change that could make them more self-sufficient and vary their workouts. Some of the most ambitious and performance-oriented members are constantly seeking new challenges, while others might just be trying to find their tribe or establish a routine that feels sustainable.
“Who are we serving? In the beginning, this program is intended for training beginners. For those people who are looking to begin their journey again, or for the first time,” Leverton says. “Even as a former competitive college athlete, I’m a beginner again, because I don’t know how to enter that space. You don’t have to be out of shape and a true novice at sport. I consider myself extremely athletic and knowledgeable about sport, but I am a beginner in the training space. A room full of beginners might just be people who are picking it up again after 10 years of being gone.” “We group the members into three key tiers: beginning, recreational and performance. When deciding where a member might fit in the program, the two factors that I consider are your knowledge and your motivation, so your ability to self-perform and your drive to do it consistently.”.”
This is more about offering access to people who aren’t using the spaces, rather than redirecting the people who are.”
“In other words, are you comfortable and physically able to use the gym? Can you walk in that space without any guidance and activate yourself for a half hour to 45 minutes with something other than an elliptical?” As the pilot expands, it will address the needs of “performance users,” those who are getting up at 5 a.m. every day because they’re addicted to working out. A performance user is somebody who’s highly motivated on their own and has the knowledge to activate at the expert level, he says. “Those people need trainers who are extremely knowledgeable. They need pro trainers. They need people who are so professional, and so in the weeds and in the science of it, to teach them. They don’t necessarily need cheerleaders, as a beginner might, because they’re their own cheerleaders.” “That’s really what this program is. How do we become facilitators of your journey? How do we help you and encourage you and move you along the way? Then, as you’re going through your journey, how do we have enough self-awareness as facilitators, to pass you off to the parts of the system that will serve you best in getting you where you need to go?” Continued on page 40
With the first pilot already underway, Leverton explains that the goal is to tailor the program to MAC’s specific ecosystem, helping every member achieve a sense of belonging or mastery over the club’s facilities, depending on what will help them at their level. For beginners, this will mean “sampler platters” of group exercise classes; nutritional, reservation and recovery tutorials; and education around how to use specific pieces of equipment and facilities. Members will, in effect, get certified in using their club.
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MAC EXPERTS: Andy Shupp
Community of Experts “One reason why MAC was so enticing to me was this large community of experts. We have a really robust ecosystem of expertise already available to us that no one else in the world has,” Leverton says. Those experts include Andy Shupp, Tysen Christensen, Hank Marcus, Faye Levinsohn, Will Cath, Katarina Simko and Maria Albaugh, who each eagerly jump in to answer questions related to their areas of specialization. “Setting attainable goals and enjoying the activities, exercise or workouts are two of the most important aspects of staying active. If working out is only a means to an end, that may work for a short period of time, but isn’t typically sustainable,” says Personal Training Supervisor Shupp. “Many members enjoy coming to group exercise classes for the tough workout paired with the sense of community. Others enjoy seeing their hard work payoff in the weight room and keep their routine because of the results they see due to consistency. Whether their community is on a court, among the ellipticals and treadmills, or in a group exercise class, habits will be solidified when you enjoy the activity you’re doing; the positive benefits of the exercise will come alongside the satisfaction of being a part of a community.” “I think one of the unique parts of MAC is that we have such an incredible wealth of skill sets within our staff that provides a huge array of ways to engage,” Member Events Specialist Levinsohn adds. “We collectively challenge ourselves to always one-up and improve on past experiences and to give members as many opportunities as possible to connect. Whether that is through a group fitness class or a virtual painting class, we offer a vast array of opportunities.” “Competition creates camaraderie; camaraderie creates community and enhances athletics, and MAC is all about both,” Racquetball Pro and Pickleball, Handball and Table Tennis Manager Marcus says. Along with Levinsohn, he’s been a key part of keeping the club community engaged during COVID-19 with new virtual and outdoor offerings. “Whether it is playing a tennis, racquetball or squash match at intramurals, lifting Continued on page 42
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Being part of a healthy community also means each individual taking care of themselves and feeling encouraged to rest, recover and recharge between either strenuous bouts of exercise or hearty enjoyment of the gourmet dining and drinking opportunities MAC serves up. Wellness Manager Cath’s team is always standing by to make sure the club experience is truly holistic in supporting members’ total-body optimization. “Our experiences in fitness, wellness and athletics help members relate to routines or approaches to recovery that they may not have considered. You don’t have to do the splits to be considered flexible. You don’t have to receive a massage to work out soreness in your legs or back, but it helps,” Cath elaborates. “If you know a dozen different options to recover from a workout or work through a minor injury, you don’t have to wait to speak to an expert to get back on track. I think members tend to trust our judgement because they see how hard we work at staying healthy, and we’re open about the injuries we’ve encountered, whether they’re preventable or unpreventable. Leading by example has always been my approach, from athletics to office work, and showcasing the benefits of recovery in fitness and wellness is no different.” “I help members balance their nutrition intake. Nutrition is a very important component, but just one component of a healthy lifestyle. I am here to help support this,” notes registered dietitian Christensen. “There are healthy and unhealthy relationships with all sorts of thing. I help members have a healthy relationship with food. I help them understand food as fuel so that they can always feel confident in the nutrient choices they are making.” “Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose with a sense of curiosity, not judgment. Mindfulness is a way to feel more in control,” says Health & Wellness Coach Simko. “Eighty percent of anything you do is mindset. Skill is 20 percent. We have a million ‘how tos,’ aka skills, at our fingertips with the internet. However, people still get tripped up on the actual doing
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part, and it’s not because they don’t have the skill. Mindfulness is getting your head in the game and breaking through mental blocks and old patterns that aren’t helpful.” Getting sleepy reading about everything that goes into a holistic approach to wellness? That’s A-OK, says Head Dance Coach Albaugh. “The amount of rest and down time we take is essential to our wellbeing. The choice that we make to create balance between hard work and relaxation lends to our self-esteem and our contentment. We cannot be our best selves if we do not allow ourselves those moments of complete and peaceful relaxation. It takes confidence to know what our bodies and minds are in need of.”
outdoor group skate and a drive-in movie night featuring cult favorite The Princess Bride. This is what happens, he says, when member voices are heard and club dollars are put to work on a grander scale than some for-profit companies can, or care to, facilitate. “A great example of what’s possible is health recovery products. Companies currently sell services like cryogenics, red light therapy and vitamin infusions for hundreds of dollars a month to their clients, at a significant mark up. Well, fun fact, a cryo machine only costs about $40,000, and Continued on page 44
With these diverse and yet interconnected viewpoints at members’ fingertips, how can they not be successful? Leverton brings the conversation full circle by pointing out that the key is empowering members to tap into the breadth of services available at MAC, while seeing them all as part of specific, customized approaches to their unique needs. “It’s a community-based approach. Success is not, ‘We are the healthiest club in the country.’ Success is when the exploration of health becomes the predominant conversation in our club. That everybody is obsessed with this idea of ‘What else could work? What could we improve on?’ It becomes part of our culture of constantly leveraging ourselves and our community for the greater good.”
What’s Next? “Fast forward, even just a year, and let’s say we’ve had 2,000 to 3,000 people participate in this program. Everything that succeeds gets documented. The entire thing is nothing but learning, and yet we’ve created an onboarding program for using the gym. Now we have this extra capability that doesn’t cost us any extra money,” Leverton explains. He’s thinking big, and not just about what MAC can do with the expertise already on tap. Leverton points to two recent events put together via community partnership that, for him, illustrate the possibilities of the future. In September, MAC teamed up with Oaks Amusement Park to stage an
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These are just a few of the fruits MAC’s pursuit of a more holistic approach to fitness, wellness and beyond might yield with the help of BestLife. Leverton is careful to constantly reinforce that everything will develop based on the findings of the pilot, and serving members is always the end goal. If it sounds like there are currently more questions than answers, that’s entirely intentional. “How do we make MAC feel like it’s a community that’s purposeful rather than a lot of different silos that you have to selfnavigate? In searching for those answers,
I hope we’ll stitch all of this together, and that’s the part that I’m really excited about. If we’re facilitating healthy journeys through the BestLife pilot, then how does what we learn carry through to the restaurants? How do our physical therapists now work better within the system?” This will result in a way for those members who aren’t comfortable with the norm today to be guided into it, for MAC to come back to being a vibrant club, and for us all to learn how to be our best through crowdsourcing. We need to listen to our members and see how they want to activate.” With MAC’s community in your corner, there’s nothing members can’t achieve. There’s a saying, “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Leverton’s hope is that If you join the right club, you only have to do that once, too. WM
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how you do this at an affordable price. We’re a not-for-profit. I think that’s something that really has to resonate. If we find something that works, we can be worldclass leaders, and we don’t need to make money off of these things.”
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Sugar skulls, or “calaveritas de azucar,” are some of the most popular images from the celebration. They’ve become a part of pop culture in movies such as Coco and The Book of Life. Sugar skulls, as their name suggests, are, in face, made
Mexican Papel Picado “Papel picado”(perforated paper) is a traditional Mexican craft that features colorful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details. Traditionally it was made by stacking many sheets of paper and using chisels to cut the designs, but it’s quite easy to make using tissue paper and scissors.
WHAT’S NEEDED: • Colored tissue paper (12 x 9 inches, approximately) • Scissors • Marker • Yarn and tape to display “papel picados”
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of sugar. Traditionally, the name of a deceased loved one would be written on the forehead, and the rest of the skull decorated with additional sweets and ribbons. It is meant as a way to honor the person who has passed.
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The Day of the Dead takes place around the same time as Halloween, Nov. 1 and 2, to be exact. After a week of preparation of baking and decorating, people traditionally spend those two days remembering the lives of their deceased family members through a colorful celebration, not mourning.
Like Halloween, “Dia de los Muertos” is filled with images of skulls (“calaveras”) and skeletons (“calacas”). Unlike Halloween, Day of the Dead images of skeletons and skulls are not scary or threatening. They are vibrant and often silly.
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“Dia de los Muertos,” or the Day of the Dead, is a colorful Mexican celebration that honors loved ones who have died. It’s a fun way for kids to learn about holidays around the world and an important part of Mexican culture.
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Fun Bat Facts Bats are flying _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Bats are _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (active at night). Bats “see” in the dark using a special skill called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Bats make noises and wait for the sound waves to bounce back off objects (an echo); if it doesn’t bounce back, then they can safely fly forward. They can tell the distance of various objects by how quickly the sound waves bounce back to them. Most bats feed on _ _ _ _ _ _ _, while others eat fruit, fish or even blood! Some bats live by themselves while others live in _ _ _ _ _ with thousands of other bats. Bats can live for over _ _ years. Answers on page 50 OCTOBER 2020
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100th Birthday Celebration MAC celebrated Bud Lewis with drive-by greetings in the Turnaround followed by drinks at Sunset Bistro and a 53-minute video tribute filled with congratulations and best wishes. PHOTOGRAPHER JONATHAN HOUSE
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Chicken Salad Wrap Ingredients: 12.5 ounce can chicken or 1¼-1½ cups rotisserie chicken, chopped ¼ cup mayonnaise (light or olive oil mayonnaise works too) Wrap of choice (corn or flour tortilla, etc.)
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Hummus and Veggies Wrap Ingredients: 2 tablespoons hummus (favorite brand or see recipe below) Wrap of choice Pick one to four of the following: • j ulienned carrots •b ell pepper (red, orange or yellow), sliced thinly • lettuce • f eta cheese Instructions: Spread hummus onto a wrap and let kid(s) add the sides they like.
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Bean and Cheese Wrap Ingredients: 12 ounce can refried beans 2 tablespoons milk Wrap of choice Pick one to four of the following: • shredded cheese • avocado • salsa • sour cream or Greek yogurt Instructions: 1. Empty the refried beans and any fluid in the can into a small saucepan. Place pan on the stove over medium heat. Add the milk and stir until the beans are warm and have a smooth consistency. 2. Spread beans onto a wrap and let kid(s) add the sides they like.
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Remembering Bud Fields: On and Off the Squash Court
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ud Fields was a MAC member for more than 70 years, and even lived at the club for a few months when hotel rooms were part of the member experience. Typically he would be at the squash courts twice a day, followed most weekday evenings by his one and only martini at 1891 or the Sports Pub. His first “squash session” was an arranged lunchtime game with one of his regular opponents. His late afternoon session would be with anyone available, on whichever court was available, and would often turn into a conversation without either player even stepping on court.
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Jukka Perkiomaki recalls that “Bud had an eye for a specific type of player that he regarded as a ‘racquet’s man,’ someone who had skilled hands and did not enjoy running on court any more than he did. That being said, Bud would have a game with just about anyone he thought he had a slight chance against.” When he was only 9 years old, Julian Illingworth (who later went on to win nine national squash titles) ran into Fields courtside and was challenged to a game. Fields beat him 3-0 rather quickly and when Julian asked for a rematch, Fields
simply refused. They never played again. It was almost as if he knew he’d just beat a future champion and preferred to maintain an undefeated record against him! Bud Fields told friends on numerous occasions that he felt like ”he was part of the club woodwork.” Hearing the multitude of the stories about how much he enjoyed spending time at the club with his MAC family, it would be difficult to argue. Scott Farleigh, one of Fields’ regular weekly game opponents, summed up his life well: “Bud lived for friends, for adventure and for competition.” It’s said that
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only things one leaves behind are stories. Judging by all the tributes and “Bud memories” received from his friends, the sentiment absolutely rings true. Sandy Koski: “I met Bud at a squash tournament at the Spokane Club in 1972. Bud was representing MAC, and I was representing WAC. The weekend of the tournament coincided with me moving from Seattle to Portland, and Bud gave me a ride from Spokane to Portland in his cherished maroon Lincoln Continental. That was the start of our 48-year friendship. I became a member of the MAC in 1973, and we played squash together for many years. Bud was an accomplished player and was highly ranked nationally in his age group for a few years. He was a shot maker, and wasn’t known for his aerobic conditioning, so he tried to make points as short as possible. Bud was also a natty dresser and when he was out socially he looked like he stepped out of a Brooks Brothers catalog. Whenever there was a major social event, Bud always showed up with an attractive lady at his side. Until Bud faced health challenges he ate dinner at MAC six nights a week and always had only one martini.” Ibby Brooke: “I knew Bud for about 65 years. One of my favorite Bud stories is when he met the New York Yankees and, not being a baseball fan, didn’t have the slightest idea who they were!
This was in the 1950s, when the Yankees ruled baseball and the world. He was visiting his Grant High School friend and skiing buddy, Butch Boucher, who was a student at Harvard Business School in Cambridge. They had been partying and whooping it up near HBS, but when it was time for Bud to go back to his hotel in Boston, it was too late for the buses. He put out his thumb to hitchhike “home.” A car stopped for him. The guys introduced themselves: ‘Hi, I’m Yogi Berra. Hi, I’m Mickey Mantle. Hi I’m Whitey Ford.’ Bud replied, ‘Hi, nice to meet you guys. I’m Bud Fields from Portland, Oregon.’ They rode along. He told them about visiting his friend, when he suddenly thought ‘Those names sort of sound familiar.’ They thought it was so amazing that he didn’t know or care who they were that they took him back to their hotel so they could show him off and introduce him to the rest of the team! Also, did you know the first Warren Miller ski movies shown in Portland were shown in Bud’s basement? If you aren’t familiar with Warren Miller, ask a skier.” Josh Hilton: “I began coming to MAC for squash events and tournaments almost 20 years ago as a visitor from the deserts of Arizona. Bud Fields was one of the very first people I met when I arrived for my initial tournament weekend so long ago. We exchanged pleasantries and chatted a bit about squash in the desert, which at the
time was minimal. Bud was genuine and generous with his time for this visitor whom he had never met, and wanted to know all there was about my background and how I kept my squash enthusiasm. It was clear that he had no trouble keeping his! We spoke several more times that weekend, about various players’ games, about our own games, about the community. And though I got crushed in the tournament, by a 14- year-old Julian Illingworth!, I left with the feeling that perhaps I had made a good friend, as would prove to be the case. I continued to come from afar year after year, and Bud would always make a point of seeking me out and welcoming me. His presence was a comforting constant. Bud was one of the first to congratulate and welcome me into the MAC Squash community as a member, and we would continue to share our love of the game, watching and commenting on various matches both amateur and pro level, most often at his usual courtside event seat! Bud’s love of the game and enthusiasm for the squash community was both genuine and palpable. It touched all who were lucky enough to encounter it. He will be truly missed.” Scott Farleigh: “My favorite times with Bud were always at MAC on the squash courts. Bud was an intense competitor, as everyone who ever played him knows. Every time he lost a game and it was time to hit the showers, Bud would say, ‘One more game. Winner takes all!’ We would always laugh that before Bud would enter heaven he would be negotiating with St. Peter: ‘One more game? Winner takes all!’ Bud was also an excellent squash referee. Even though we often complained, we always deferred to Bud because we knew he was fair. And although we never admitted it, his decisions were always correct. Bud had many friends at MAC and elsewhere, and he leaves a lasting mark on all who knew him. He made so many of us proud to know him and to be his friend.” Kate Slott: “I didn’t know Bud all that well, but he certainly was a fixture at MAC — whether in the Sports Pub or down at the squash courts. Years ago, I was down at the courts hitting alone. Not having played for a while, I was getting in some practice when I heard a knock on the door. I turned around to see Bud motioning for me to step out of the court. I opened the Continued on page 58
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Jared Kennedy: “I started playing squash in high school, and quickly fell in love with the sport. Tournaments were especially fun. In one of my first tournaments, I matched up with Bud. I don’t know how old he was at that point, but needless to say I was an overconfident teenager who thought with my quickness I would have no problem sending Bud to the consolation bracket. Not so! Bud played it right. Before I knew it I had lost 3-0 and was left trying to figure out what had happened. It was my first introduction to the wonderful complexity of squash — speed helps, but you need to know how to play your shots and your opponent. I’m still learning that lesson every time I play. Bud will be missed. He always had a smile and something nice to say. He was willing to hit with anyone, even a teenager new to the game.” Dave Sloan: “Always a dapper dresser, Bud always took the time to talk to you — one on one — about squash, club history and local personalities, who he seemed to know personally one way or another. Other than his outgoing and sharing personality, I remember how he could tell you about being down at the club and what was going on in the Men’s Locker Room on the day of many historic occasions, from Kennedy’s assassination to the Columbus Day Storm and 9/11. My sense is that Bud would have a story about the attack on Pearl Harbor and the sinking of the Titanic if you asked him (and only somewhat tongue in cheek). Bud will be missed by many generations of MAC members as a true gentleman and a friend to all.”
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door and he asked if I would want to play a bit. How could I turn him down so I said ‘sure.’ He let me know that he wasn’t quite ready and needed to first go and change. Well, I waited. And waited. And waited. At least 30 minutes passed; he must have run into a buddy in the locker room! Just as I was beginning to worry that he was never coming back, he appeared ready for battle. His crafty old ways ran me around the court. He certainly was a big presence in the lives of the subbasement dwellers!”
Krystin Bassist: “I was particularly fond of Mr. Fields. He was so kind, charming and one hell of a snappy dresser! He used to find a seat next to me during squash tournaments and marvel about how fast my husband (Matthew) could move around the court! He will be missed.” WM
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Lastly, youth competitive teams have begun to re-engage with a dry-land training schedule using the club and surrounding outdoor areas. Members of the Swim, Synchro, Gymnastics, Dance and Climbing teams have all been getting back in shape with their coaches and are looking forward to starting seasons as soon as they can. The dedication of MAC youth coaches and athletes is inspiring and helps make our teams some of the region’s best. As we enter the fall months and the weather starts to turn, we hope to see more of you, safely, indoors. You can count on programs and offerings to continue to adapt and thrive with the changing times.
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Coaches Corner: Tips for Becoming a Better Doubles Player Those looking to become more proficient doubles players need to keep two basic concepts in mind. The first, and most basic, idea is that doubles is a game of percentages, not perfection. Player position, ball location, and strengths and weaknesses of everyone on the court determine the “right” shot to play. Sometimes the right shot works well, winning the point or giving a team another opportunity to play the ball. Sometimes an opponent handles the right shot with a better shot and the point is lost. The important thing is if high-percentage tennis was played. For example: An opponent has missed multiple backhand volleys and it has been determined that hitting to their backhand is the high-percentage play when they approach the net. If, on a no-ad point, they hit a miss-hit backhand volley for a winner, does that mean the wrong shot was hit and that clean winner should be attempted next time? Of course not. Over the course of a match, awareness and high-percentage tennis will win out. The second concept is that a doubles team is just that, a team. Doubles is not two individuals covering the court. Doubles is one team working in concert to cover the highest percentage of the court possible while playing balls to locations and making it increasingly difficult for opponents to compromise positioning. In order to raise the level of doubles play, try the following: 1. Poach. Got a big serving partner? Do they have a great return? Take a chance and call a poach. It keeps opponents thinking and, over time, it will pay off. Remember, you don’t have to win every poach to be successful. Keeping opponents guessing can force indecisiveness and win you cheap points later on. 2. Be a team. Like it or not, you’re in it together. Partner isn’t playing well? It has been shown positive players can bring partners out of a slump and get them playing better by the end of a match. Maybe a oneloss set can become a three-set victory. 3. Move. Every time a ball is struck, all four players on the court should be adjusting positions in some fashion. What openings does an opponent have? Move to take them away. Adjust to compensate and then be ready to do it again for the next ball struck.
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4. Communicate. Like a good marriage, a good doubles relationship requires communication. Talk to each other. Thoughts, emotions and strategy all need to be aligned, not only during changeovers, but also between points. Quiet players need to know their voices can be a powerful factor in a game’s outcome. 5. Find the middle. As the old saying goes, through the middle solves the riddle! If the answer is unknown, down the middle is a great choice. It takes angles away from both players and can create confusion as to who will cover the ball. When opponents are one up, one back, just beware of the net player. 6. Locate the serve. Serving to a weakness starts the point on the serving team’s terms. Why let an opponent start with their favorite shot? No weak return side? No problem. Serve closer to the middle and at the body to restrict angles of the return. Being able to place serves allows doubles teams to start points on their terms.
7. Make them play. Watch the 1993 Australian Open Doubles Championship. One player, Danny Vissor, did not miss a return until 4-1 in the third set. Talk about solid! Opponents feel pressure if they know they must consistently handle one more ball. 8. Help the server. The job of the server’s partner is to make the returner uncertain and uncomfortable. A returner thinking about the server’s partner is not as focused on returning as they need to be. Throw a fake or stand in a different position and move back on hearing contact after the serve. Doubles is all about knowing how to use the court advantageously, employing high percentage tactics and realizing certain times call for specific shots. Above all else, it is vital to understand that in order to be a good doubles player, one does not have to be, nor should they try to be, perfect. —Head Coach Paul Reber
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Morning Basketball Is About More Than Hoops There’s a group of MAC members who, for almost 40 years, got up early on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play a few games of basketball before 7 a.m. They do it because it is fun. They do it because they love the game. They do it because they love being a part of the MAC Morning Ballers community.
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When the group discovered that Morning Baller Travis Quarles’ 8-year-old son was battling cancer, there was no question that they’d step up to help. They dedicated their annual Turkey Day games to Josiah and pooled money together to bless him with toys and games to play with while undergoing treatment. Especially lots of Lego sets! “The guys really blessed us in a difficult time, and we are very thankful for how God cares for us through others,” says Quarles.
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Why Call It Pickleball? Pickleball was created in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington by three dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum — whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities. The game’s name is a bit odd, especially since no pickles are involved, and accounts of its origin differ. According to Joan Pritchard, she started calling the game pickleball because “the combination of different sports reminded me of the pickle boat in crew where oarsmen are chosen from the leftovers of other boats.” According to Barney McCallum, the game was officially named after the Pritchards’ dog Pickles, who would chase the ball and run off with it. According to McCallum, “The Pritchards had a dog named Pickles, and you’re having fun at a party, right? So anyways, what the hell, let’s just call it pickleball.” Others claim both accounts may actually be true. In the game’s early years, no official name was assigned to it. However, a year or two after play began, the Pritchards purchased a cocker spaniel and named it Pickles. As the game progressed, an official name was needed and “pickleball” was it.
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SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB As Amended Through November 2, 2016 The Club’s existing Amended and Restated Bylaws (“Bylaws”) are presently amended through November 2, 2016. As a result of the required triennial review of the Bylaws and recent changes to Oregon’s Nonprofit Corporation Law, the following changes have been approved by the Board of Trustees. This summary constitutes an explanation of the proposed amendment to the Bylaws and an invitation for members of the Club to comment on the proposed amendment as required by Section 13.1 of the Bylaws. The amendment to the Bylaws revises the following Sections of the Bylaws: Section 1.3 has been added to define the term “Articles of Incorporation” which is then used throughout the Bylaws instead of the term “Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation” and affects various Sections of the Bylaws. Section 2.1 has been revised to change the name of certain membership categories to conform to the presently used categories. “Adult Resident” and “Adult Nonresident” have been changed to “Individual Resident” and “Individual Nonresident”. This change also affects Section 2.6.2. The following categories have been added: “Family” and “Nonresident Family” and the category “Member Coach” has been deleted. Additionally, an additional sentence has been added at the end of this Section to confirm that the rights of an Individual Resident shall apply equally to the elected adult member(s) of a Family membership and the rights of an Individual Nonresident shall apply equally to the elected adult member(s) of a Nonresident Family membership. Section 2.2.1 has been revised to add the phrase “in the Club” at the end of that Section for clarification purposes. Section 2.4 has been revised to change “must” to “will”. Section 2.5.4 has been revised to change “next” to “following”. Section 2.7 has been revised to delete the term “Senior” before “Preferred Status”. Preferred Status is a category within the membership classification of Individual Resident. Section 3.1 has been revised to change the annual meeting from the “second” to the “first” Tuesday in February. Section 4.3.5 has been revised to clarify the procedures for candidates selected by the Nominating Committee by which the names of the candidates will go back to the Board before the candidates are posted so the Board can make a determination whether any candidate’s prior actions are inconsistent with performance of the fiduciary duties of a Trustee. The determination by the Board has been changed from a unanimous vote of the Board to an affirmative vote of seventy-five percent (75%) of the members of the entire Board then in office. If such a determination is made, then the Nominating Committee must submit a replacement candidate to the Board for consideration pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.3.5. Section 4.3.8 has been revised to clarify that if no candidates for election are nominated by petition, the candidates nominated by the Nominating Committee will be declared nominated by the Board. The following phrase has been added at the end of the second sentence: “at the Annual Meeting.” The third sentence has been revised to clarify that those candidates receiving the four highest number of votes at the Annual Meeting will be elected as Trustees. Section 4.8 has been added to allow the Board to take action by electronic mail with certain procedures to be followed in accordance with ORS 65.212 of the Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Law. This ORS section was added to the law effective as of January 1, 2020. Section 8.1.3 is revised to change the phrase “to contract binding on the Club” to “to contract on behalf of the Club”. Section 13.1 is revised by changing the title of the Section to “Proposal by Trustee”. Section 13.2 is revised by adding the title to the Section as “Proposal by Members” and adding at the end of the Section the clarifying language “at the next Annual Meeting”. The Board entertains comments from the Members to the foregoing proposed changes to the Club’s existing Bylaws.
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Cindy Banzer
Principal Broker | PMAR Master’s Circle
503-709-7277 cell www.cindybanzer.com
To advertise contact Kelly Robb, Marketing Manager
cbanzer@eastpdxproperties.com Proud 37 year MAC member LICENSED IN OREGON & WASHINGTON
503-517-7223 KRobb@themac.com
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OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION............................................. 14 PIENOVI PROPERTIES ........................................................................ 6 PORTLAND FACE DOCTOR.............................................................. 66 PROVIDENCE REGIONAL FOUNDATION ......................................... 75 RESTOREPDX.................................................................................... 12 ROBIN BECIC..................................................................................... 19 ST. MARY’S ACADEMY...................................................................... 63 SALESBASE LLC................................................................................ 43 SKIN BY LOVELY................................................................................ 41 STANDARD TV & APPLIANCE............................................................ 30 TERWILLIGER PARKVIEW.................................................................. 26 TOWER OCULOFACIAL PLASTICS................................................... 45 THE CLOSET FACTORY..................................................................... 58 THE SALON........................................................................................ 36 U.S. BANK PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT................................. 66 UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES............................................................... 19 WEST PORTLAND PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC............................. 64 WINDERMERE REALTY TRUST (ELEONORE REITER)..................... 55 WINDERMERE REALTY TRUST (MEREDITH KANE)......................... 51
MAC MARKETPLACE
Classifieds For Sale ONE BLOCK TO MAC – 1BR condo, 1½ baths, top floor, city/south views, owner @ $539k. 503-254-6556 SALISHAN HILLS LOT – Tennis Court Adjacent. Lot 463 on Salishan Hills Drive. 19,000 sq. ft. $51,000. Quiet, wooded area. Contact owner: 360-921-6114 Central Oregon
www.BlackButte182.com
Visit website to appreciate. 4 BR/2.5 BA on Big Meadow Golf #16. Sleeps up to 12. Gourmet kitchen, big screen TV, oversized hot tub, spacious deck, bikes. 503-246-2601 or Byron@AdvancedMedSystems.net
Hawaii KONA, HAWAII – Lovely oceanfront 1 BR condo. Tennis, oceanside pool/spa. Great view. 503-780-3139. For photos, email: nanevin@aol.com MAUI MAALAEA SURF – KIHEI – Exquisitely furnished beachfront condo. Sandy beaches, swimming pool, tennis. 2 masters, 2 BA, townhome. Questions, rates & availability – contact: ted@haltonco.com, www.haltonmauicondo.com International PARIS APARTMENT – At Notre Dame. Elegant 2 BR, 2 BA, in the heart of Paris. PROVENCE house 4 bedrooms. Amazing views. 503-227-3722.
BLACK BUTTE RANCH – GM 43, 5 bed, 3 bath, Chris 503-309-8959 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All Winged M real estate advertising is subject to the 1988 Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or family status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” For Rent PALM DESERT CONDO (Sandpipers) – 4 Bed, 3 Bath, Sleeps 10. Walk to the heart of El Paseo. View of Mtn/pool/grounds chrisq6@mac.com 503-228-2287 INDIAN WELLS – Spend Fall/Holidays ’20 or Winter ’21 fabulous Indian Wells Home 3 BDRM/3BA Spacious open floor plan, 2200SF, MTN views, Fire pit, BBQ, Walk to restaurant and grocery. Pool 50 yds from house. For pictures and price MARCIA@THREETENCONSULTING.COM
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SUNRIVER – Fremont Crossing, 2,200+, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 masters, slps 8, all amenities, access to The Cove, Sage Springs. Hot tub, p-pong, bikes, no smkg/pets. 503-706-8886. SUNRIVER – Quelah 3 BR, 2 BA, private pool, spa & tennis courts. 503-892-9993. DCCA #762. BBR LUXURY – GM 143; 4 BR’s, incl 2 Suites; borders Nat’l Forest; 5 min bike to GM Rec Ctr; 2 fplcs; 2 fam rooms on main floor; sleeps 8; large decks. Sun-Sun in June, July and August. No pets. Call Ken 503-887-5172 Coastal OCEANFRONT HIGHLANDS AT GEARHART – Gated area. No smoking. No pets. 503-688-6867. GEARHART – Beautiful and spacious 4 BR, 3 BA, sleeps 8+. Near beach, park, golf, tennis. Gourmet kitchen, TV room, Wi-Fi, great deck/yard. jim@whittgroup.com 503-292-4000, www.gearharthouse.com
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From the Archives
This image was originally published in a Dec. 1985 Winged M.
Adaptive Aquatics
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daptive Aquatics volunteers Lori Cameron, Sunny Anderson, Barbara Osborne and Carol Gladstein pose for a photo with their certificates of appreciation at the program’s annual luncheon on Oct. 9, 1985. These four women and other volunteers provided swimming instruction, therapy and support for those with cognitive or physical differences. Instructor Marge Coalman introduced the Adaptive Aquatics program to MAC in 1983. —Luke Sprunger, archivist
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Robin Henderson, Psy.D. Chief Executive, Behavioral Health Providence Medical Group – Oregon
Tell us about yourself. I’m a licensed psychologist, and I grew up in Salem. My favorite hobby is baking. I am a practitioner of “the art of pie.” House favorites include salted caramel apple and key lime.
Why did you choose Providence? Providence has the largest behavioral health program in Oregon, with the ability to knit all the health care pieces together under one coherent vision. There is no wrong door for care. Wherever and whenever you come to us, we will care for your emotional, physical and mental well-being.
How has COVID-19 affected people’s mental health? There is no playbook for this – how we suddenly go from being a social society to an isolated one. This especially affects young people, and they’re at risk for depression, anxiety, eating disorders and suicide.
There is no playbook for this – how we suddenly go from being a social society to an isolated one.
I’m pleased Providence is providing Talk2BeWell podcasts and Facebook live events to help support people during these difficult times.
Why does philanthropy matter to your work? At some point in their lifetime, 1 out of 5 people will have a mental illness. The donors we’ve worked with often have personal stories within their families about mental illness. Sharing those stories, as well as providing financial support, helps destigmatize mental illness so more people will get the help they need.
ProvidenceFoundations.org/BehavioralHealth