The Winged M, March 2015

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March 2015

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Meet the New Trustees – page 52 President’s Report – page 46 Spring Class Guide – insert

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Contents Featured This Month

52 | Meet the New Trustees 46 | President’s Report Regular Features

44 | Club Scrapbook 88 | Closing Thoughts 11 | Faces in the Club

Karl Wetzel, left, and Todd Husband at the Annie Sing-along.

44 The Winged M Staff: Karen Cumbers

Communications Coordinator

Lisa House

Advertising Sales Rep

Michole Jensen

Communications Director

Julia Omelchuck

Graphic Designer/Ad Services Coordinator

Joseph Palazzo

Electronic Graphic Designer

Tony Roberts

Communications Manager

A d mi n i str ative

ACTIVITIES

AT HLETIC S

12 | Culinary Corner 19 | Facilities 27 | In Memoriam 17 | MAF 20 | MAF Honorariums 7 | Manager’s Column 20 | New Members 5 | President’s Column 9 | Sports Shorts

34 | 20s/30s 34 | Art Show 35 | Artist Social 36 | Balladeers 37 | Book Groups 40 | Cirque du Soleil 32 | Family Events 38 | Junior Events 38 | Listen and Learn 40 | MACnet 40 | Social Activities 41 | Theater 43 | Trail Blazers

75 | Cycling 75 | Early Birds 75 | Exercise & Conditioning 72 | OAP 76 | Personal Training 76 | Racquetball 78 | Squash 79 | Volleyball 81 | Walking & Hiking 74 | Wellness Program 83 | Yoga

Chris Zoucha

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Call Communications at 503-5177220. The Winged M (USPS 483-210) is published monthly by Multnomah Athletic Club at 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205. Telephone the club at 503223-6251. Advertising from members and nonmembers is accepted by The Winged M. The deadline for space reservation is the first of the month preceding issue date. Advertisers in The Winged M are not endorsed by Multnomah Athletic Club unless otherwise noted. Publisher’s national advertising representative is Fortius Media: Larry Eder, 608-239-3785.

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For advertising information, contact Lisa House at 503-517-7220 or lhouse@themac.com

87 | Advertiser Index 14 | Calendar of Events 84 | MAC Marketplace 81 | Member Numbers 82 | Sport Results

On The Cover MAC’s 2015 Board of Trustees includes, from left, Vice President Doug Dawley, Treasurer Robert Nunn, Secretary Scott Sakamoto, President David Horstkotte, Linda Higgons, Janice Marquis, Scott Stevens, Mike Wells, Laura Martin, Marlis Miller, Todd Husband and Robert Radler. Cover photo by Craig Mitchelldyer.

Next month in The Winged M: • Tournament of Champions • Meet the President

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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESIDENT’s column

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President David Horstkotte Vice President Doug Dawley Treasurer Robert Nunn Secretary Scott Sakamoto

Trustees

Linda Higgons Janice Marquis Scott Stevens Mike Wells Todd Husband Laura Martin Marlis Miller Robert Radler Committee Chairs 20s/30s Chase McPherson Athletic John Helmer III Balladeers Jay Maxwell Basketball Doug Post Budget and Finance Ann Blume Communities Ron Neiger Culture & Style Sharon Murphy Cycling Don Fitchett Dance/Group Exercise Maria Bruce and Victoria DuVal Decathlon Brett Moshofsky Diversity Admissions Holly Lekas Early Birds Marcella Renner Exercise & Conditioning Joe Murphy Family Events Dana Baioni and Amy Lindgren Golf Debbie Bensching Gymnastics Ken Boyko Handball Craig Trull Holiday Decorating Jean Malnati House Julie Branford Junior Events Emily Buchholz and Payton Bush Karate Laurie Farwell MelloMacs Scott Schaffer Member Events D’Anne O’Neill Membership Dave Brezinski MerryMacs Dinda Mills Outdoor Activities Program Taylor Boyko Pilates Ellen Kropp-Rogers Polar Bears Jim Faville Property Marlis Miller Racquetball Mark Wigginton Ski Jeff Simpson Social Activities Anne Cleve Squash Amy Gaddis Strategic Planning Jamie Daigle Swimming Ron Williams Synchro Tom Wiita Tennis Todd Siegel Triathlon & Running Ben Cornett Volleyball Robert Koury Walking & Hiking Martin Schwartz Yoga Erin Stammer www.theMAC.com

am grateful, excited and maybe a bit overwhelmed to be selected to serve as your president as we lead up to the club’s 125th anniversary year, beginning next February.

As you heard at the David Horstkotte Annual Meeting last president month and can learn more about in outgoing president Darcy Henderson’s article on page 46, your club is running smoothly. It is on outstanding fiscal footing, and we are planning thoughtfully for the future. If you didn’t get a chance to see the short video at the Annual Meeting, it’s available on our website and is well worth a view. Dozens of members have commented that they feel it truly captures the heart of the club.

A debt of gratitude goes to the four outgoing officers, President Henderson, Vice President Dwight Terry, Treasurer Ann Blume and Secretary David DeBlasio.

Each has provided sound leadership, dealing with challenging issues in an upbeat, positive manner. A strong sense of inclusiveness among trustees and continually seeking member input were hallmarks of this talented group. When you see them around the club, give them a well-deserved thank you.

I’m excited and look forward to working with a very capable incoming class of trustees: Todd Husband, Laura Martin, Marlis Miller and Bob Radler. As a group, they have served on more than 20 MAC committees (chairing six of them), and bring to the board a broad spectrum of professional and life experience that will benefit the club over their coming three years of service and beyond.

Spin cycle My first semi-official duty was to join the majority of my fellow trustees at the second annual Spin-a-thon, sponsored by the Multnomah Athletic Foundation.

Coordinated by foundation Director Kim Sisul, the event featured MAC and guest instructors leading over 40 cyclists through either part or all of a four-hour Sunday workout. Sponsorships and individual donations helped raise over $8,400 to provide grants to local nonprofits to help get kids moving.

Not satisfied with just one new adventure, I moved on to the post-cycling yoga session to help stretch out some of those cycling muscles that, I’ll admit, hadn’t been used in quite some time. What a great afternoon at MAC! My next important task is to select new chairs and members for each of the 40 committees in the left-hand column of this page.

I’m thankful this giant puzzle isn’t mine to complete alone. The officers gather several times and consider input from other trustees, committee chairs and staff liaisons to assemble the member committees, which total over 600 strong. The level of member involvement and dedication to the club is truly amazing, and such a major part of what keeps our club relevant, vibrant and strong.

January saw the completion of the new At Your Service department, located at the rear of the front lobby. It now provides a single location to make reservations, register for classes and events, or to help with general inquiries. Stop by, say hello and experience a new level of MAC customer service.

Kitchen closing The next major project at the club will have a considerable impact on members. In late May, 26 Founders closes in preparation for a major remodel of the main kitchen and Grand Ballroom. Coinciding with demolition work on the main kitchen, the Men’s Bar closes down later in May and remains closed for the duration of the summer, with a planned mid-September opening. This is a very complex project involving numerous trades working in close quarters on a facility nearly 50 years old. Over a year of intensive planning by both committee members and staff has been invested, with the goal of bringing this project in on time and on budget. Note that the Sports Pub, Joe’s and the new Splash food service offerings under the Sun Deck Tent are being enhanced to serve members during this period. Likewise, management is doing everything possible to assist our highly valued kitchen and service staff during this temporary disruption. Read more on page 12.

Looking ahead Finally, I would be remiss not to thank my fellow officers for their support as we work to plan the club’s path in the coming year. Vice President Dr. Doug Dawley, Treasurer Bob Nunn and Secretary Scott Sakamoto have all been great to work with, and I look forward to a successful year ahead. WM

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ADMINISTRATIVE Manager’s column

I General Manager Norman Rich nrich@themac.com Senior Executive Assistant Melania Oppat moppat@themac.com Chief Financial Officer/AGM Tim Arbogast tarbogast@themac.com Executive Assistant Lindsay Joy ljoy@themac.com Security Manager Dennis Wright dwright@themac.com Controller John Foley jfoley@themac.com Purchasing Manager Barry Kaufman bkaufman@themac.com Athletic Director Edward Stoner estoner@themac.com Assistant Athletic Director Lisa VIrtue lvirtue@themac.com Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle dduvauchelle@themac.com Gymnastics Manager Meg Doxtator mdoxtator@themac.com Junior Sports Manager Dan Baggett dbaggett@themac.com Outdoor Manager Chad Failla cfailla@themac.com Squash Manager Ashley Read aread@themac.com Tennis Manager Wayne Pickard wpickard@themac.com Communications Director Michole Jensen mjensen@themac.com Communications Manager Tony Roberts troberts@themac.com Facilities Director Elsa Lemoine elemoine@themac.com Maintenance Manager Larry Shoop lshoop@themac.com Housekeeping Manager Tony Arrington tarrington@themac.com Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry cmcmurry@themac.com Executive Chef Philippe Boulot pboulot@themac.com Catering Manager Dorcas Popp dpopp@themac.com Human Resources Director Alison Beppler abeppler@themac.com Member Services Director Linda Ornelas lornelas@themac.com Guest Services Manager Christine Natonek cnatonek@themac.com The -M-porium Manager Tonya Mitchell tmitchell@themac.com Member Events Manager Abby DenUyl adenuyl@themac.com Membership Manager Dave Hanna dhanna@themac.com www.theMAC.com

recently spent some time reading a book entitled Dad’s Playbook. It is intended to inspire wisdom for fathers, and shares quotes by the greatest coaches of all time. Moms and dads want the best for their children. Many Norm Rich want their children to General Manager be quicker, more agile and faster, increase their coordination, and learn the value of team and individual development. Steve Young writes in the forward that his father, “Taught me responsibility, accountability and the importance of hard work.” I thought I would share some wisdom from the Lead and Inspire section of the book. There is a story behind how I borrowed this book, and I can share it with you. Feel free to ask when you see me around the club.

Vince Lombardi said, “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else – through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” Pat Riley said, “Great effort springs naturally from great attitude.”

Lou Holtz said, “The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who dropped it.”

“Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you’re in control, they’re in control,” according to Tom Landry. John Wooden said, “Young people need models, not critics.”

Notre Dame Coach Ara Parseghian once said, “A good coach will make players see what they can be rather than what they are.”

Knute Rockne said, “One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than fifty preaching it.” Bear Bryant is quoted as saying, “Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.”

Dale Brown said, “Leadership is difficult.

It is a lonely responsibility. The best leaders are servants. It is always about others.”

Lastly, Jimmy Johnson said, “Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a person as if he was where he could be and should be, and he will become what he could be and should be.”

One of the most important lessons from these coaches is how others push themselves harder to better themselves. MAC offers competition at the highest levels, recreation for the opportunity to compete for the fun of it and social, educational and service

opportunities for the enjoyment of membership. All groups create community, which is one of the biggest benefits of membership.

Leadership plays an important role for these coaches. In their third year of Board service, trustees are elected officers (leaders).

Our class of officers works closely together to lead new trustees and the second-year class.

They set goals for themselves; and assign board charges to committees to discuss issues, programs and opportunities to make the club a better place. Our committee system is important, and focused on being inclusive.

Management participates in these processes with listening ears and the willingness to act as fast as possible on issues. What makes the jobs hard is, no matter what the issue is, members fall on many different sides of an issue. In partnership with all groups, we try and reach balance for our membership.

Please congratulate President David Horstkotte, Vice President Dr. Doug Dawley, Treasurer Bob Nunn and Secretary Scott Sakamoto. They take up leadership with a sense of awesome responsibility of leaving the club in a better place than when they assumed leadership, while steering the organization for an orderly transition next year. Their jobs are not easy. These officers dedicate a great deal of personal time, effort for creating better community, and facilities for their fellow members. Often, trustees’ service leads to personal sacrifices in order to give back to our community of members. I appreciate their leadership, counsel, friendship and professionalism.

I want to thank the prior Board of Trustees for working hard prior to the end of the year to set goals and objectives for me to share with fellow directors, so we can begin working on meaningful targets. I want to personally assure you that the board directs management on its philosophy of how to make the club a better place. Management then partners with trustees to accomplish mutually agreed-upon goals. As I have always said, the board and management have challenged each other to leave your club in a better place from our first involvement. I know I challenge myself, our staff and our trustees to always better ourselves so we stay competitive, meaningful, relevant and great.

Specifically, the board asked me to work on better communications to our membership, making the junior club experience more meaningful, to work with committees to define our strategic future over the next two decades (this does not include a larger membership count) and to continue practicing athletic excellence. WM March 2015

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Honoring MAC members for placing first, second or third in state, regional, national or international athletic competitions, or members who have qualified for nationals in events eligible for championship funding.

recent visit to the Lincoln High School Eighth-Grade Information Night made the grade for this month’s column topic. Several things surprised me during that visit. While I have been to the principal’s office there, Ed Stoner and frequently used Athletic Director the track and field for MAC events, I had not wandered the halls, sat in classrooms and learned about the classes, teachers and support systems that make up our nationally recognized neighbor. The first thing that caught my attention was just how many electives, clubs and ways there are for students to connect and explore their world. Second was the way the school engaged the entire student-body in the concept that it is cool to be smart, while acknowledging that it probably won’t be easy. Finally, the passion the staff and teachers presented definitively gave the feeling they enjoy what they do, and would be there to help your child succeed.

I noted there are many similarities between MAC and Lincoln, two different organizations. One need only look at this month’s Spring Class Guide to see how many different options there are to participate in and connect with others at MAC. We focus on enriching lives, and within Athletics, provide opportunities to participate regardless of one’s age, ability or level of interest. Yet, as many who have been struggling to keep their new year’s fitness resolution can attest, these aren’t always easy. On the other hand, it is easy to avoid pushing yourself or exploring the unknown. Group exercise classes and the large Exercise & Conditioning Room can be intimidating places. However, like Lincoln, we have a staff that is passionate about helping you achieve your athletic and wellness goals, and are here to help you succeed. Among those staff members, I’d like to congratulate Lisa Virtue on her promotion from Aquatics Manager to Assistant Athletic Director. Lisa brings her strong organizational skills and a wide variety of experiences into the role, while continuing to push herself professionally… the same qualities that have helped make both Lincoln and MAC regionally and nationally recognized organizations.

I look forward to seeing you walking a hall you haven’t traveled before at MAC, or working with one of our staff to help you push yourself and be the best you can be this month. WM

Badminton Jerry Toms U.S. Sr. International Badminton Championships, Miami Lakes, Fla., Jan. 12-17 1st, women’s doubles 60-plus– Joanne Cicrich/partner 2nd, women’s doubles 50-plus – Cicrich/partner

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

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Time Trial measuring the total amount of time to swim 200 meters, bike 10 miles and run two miles

Events are indoor, at the 50-meter Pool, on stationary bikes and at the Indoor Running Track.

Competition is open to all MAC members, from novice to experienced athletes.

Individual competitors and relay teams are encouraged.

Participation offers fun, awards, volunteer support, food and a great workout for everyone.

For more information, contact the Fitness Office at 503-517-7543, Lauren Binder at binderpitt@gmail.com, or see the March issue of The Winged M.

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FACES IN THE CLUB William Laubernds has joined MAC as the new cycling member coach. Laubernds has been a professional cycling coach since 2010. He specializes in data-driven training using metrics like heart rate, power, and cadence to track strengths, weakness and progress. His clients range from riders looking to tackle their first century or beat their best time up the local climb to professionals racing at the international level.

Laubernds is owner of Cascade Sports Performance in Northwest Portland. MAC cycling’s Wednesday Night Rides are underway. For more information, visit the cycling page at theMAC.com.

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

New MAC Walking and Hiking Member Coach Paul Gerald knows a thing or two about hikes in the region – he’s been writing about them for years as one of Portland’s best-known guidebook authors. Gerald has written 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Portland, Day and Overnight Hikes on Oregon’s Pacific Crest Trail, Best in Tent Camping: Oregon, Peaceful Places: Portland, and Breakfast in Bridgetown. He also lead hiking trips for the Mazamas and Embark Adventures to places like Tuscany and the Alps and Nepal. He has also taken several recent trips to England to write a travel guide to English soccer. Gerald grew up in Memphis and went to school in Texas before coming to Portland.

New water fitness supervisor Lisa Best has spent her life around the water.

Best grew up in Hawaii, learning to swim by the age of 3. She became a competitive swimmer at age 12, and swam through high school. Lisa moved to Oregon to attend Oregon State University and never left. She spent the past 13 years teaching and developing a variety of water fitness programs.

Lisa coached swim team and water polo with Southridge High School in Beaverton, and is currently the head coach for the St. Mary’s Academy swim team in Portland.

Lisa enjoys running, reading, traveling and spending time with her husband and two boys camping, fishing and hiking trails all over Oregon and Washington.

MAC Scholar Athlete Stellan Roberts was named one of the Portland Tribune’s Athletes of the Week in February for his standout performance for Cleveland in its rivalry game against Franklin.

The 6-4 junior guard/forward led the Warriors to a 66-61 victory at home, scoring 22 points on 9-14 shooting and grabbing a team-high nine rebounds.

When he’s not helping Cleveland rack up wins on the court, Roberts runs varsity track, competing in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles, plays soccer, and plays trumpet in the Cleveland Jazz One Band. He also volunteers with the Sellwood Track Team and helps with Cleveland youth basketball clinics and tryouts.

MAC Tennis Pro Craig Koessler won the Men’s 55 singles and doubles titles at the USTA sanctioned Northwest Senior Invitational in Kirkland, Wash., in January.

Koessler played 17 sets in three days, winning four singles and three doubles matches, including a tiebreak third set in the twoand-a-half hour singles final. He and his doubles partner did not lose a set, and it was the first time they teamed together.

Koessler is a former top 15 nationally ranked player in singles and top five in doubles, and is a two-time national doubles champion in the 50-plus age division.

Koessler has been on the MAC tennis staff for over 10 years, coaching players of all ages and abilities. He is available for group and private coaching.

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Judie Simpson won the women’s division of the annual Winter Blitz Fit competition, a five-week contest in which members earn points for athletic and fitness activities they participate in at MAC. Simpson, who is in her first year on the Exercise and Conditioning Committee, brought home first-place honors largely by following her routine. She is a regular morning exerciser. “It’s a life habit,” she says. “A morning workout keeps me energized for the rest of the day.” And it helps when the entire family is on board. Judie’s husband, Jeff, chairs the Ski Committee, her daughter Zoe is involved in competitive ski racing, and her daughter Cydney participates in ballet and track and field.

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Culinary

Splash returns to the Sun Deck this summer to serve members during the Main Kitchen closure.

Kitchen Closure: Maintaining a Healthy Facility The Men’s Bar will close this summer while the Main Kitchen undergoes a major renovation

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ust like the club incorporates health and wellness planning for members, the facilities require maintenance and updates to stay in good repair. This summer, the club has a major capital project: replacing the floor in the Main Kitchen. The kitchen floor was installed in 1968, and has degraded to where it leaks to the floors below. This leakage has Cameron a domino effect on other projects and areas McMurry Food and beverage of the club. The leaking has delayed updates director to the Women’s Locker Room, and the 50-meter Pool’s new air-handling system has to be checked frequently to assure water from the kitchen is not damaging internal components. In addition, custodial and maintenance resources are redirected to keep damage and member inconvenience to a minimum.

When we renovate an area of the club, the city requires that we meet the most current building, fire and safety, and access codes in that area. In the Main Kitchen, that means we have to replace the current hood systems, remove garbage disposals, install a clubwide grease interceptor, and meet ADA accessibility requirements, which includes stair removal and wider access in hallways and doorways. Removing all the equipment from the kitchen also necessitates the replacement of some interior walls, including the wall shared with the ballroom.

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Due to the need for the Grand Ballroom to be part of the kitchen floor project, it was deemed appropriate to update the ballroom’s heating and cooling system and finishes. The current heating and cooling system has only one thermostat for the entire ballroom. Therefore, when the Grand Ballroom is divided into three rooms, only the West Ballroom can be monitored. The planned update will upgrade the heating and cooling system to be able to independently provide service to each room.

Keeping the facilities functioning at a high level of member satisfaction requires well-trained staff. During the 16-week shutdown of the Main Kitchen, Grand Ballroom, Men’s Bar and 26 Founders, staff members will be impacted. Our management team is doing everything in our power to limit the effect on our valued staff. The club will maintain insurance eligibility to staff members who are covered by the club’s plan. We are working with staff to find summer employment within the club and at other summer-focused businesses. Managers working with staff have been creating vacation schedules to maximize the shifts available. The management team also will take extended time off to open shifts for staff.

The project is scheduled to run from Saturday, May 23, through Wednesday, Sept. 16. During this time, the club will have full food service available. The Sports Pub will feature some Men’s Bar favorites throughout the summer. Joe’s will be available with all the convenient and healthy items you have come to expect. In addition the second floor catering rooms will be available for events with full summer menu offerings.The pool-side service, Splash, will be available again this summer, as well as an adult Sun Deck MACtini Bar with specialty drinks and food items; open from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. WM

Culinary Culinary cALENDAR

Celebrate Passover with Mother’s Lisa Schroeder

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Van Duzer Wine Tasting

Deschutes Beer Dinner

Join MAC for a selection of fine wines from Van Duzer Winery in the Reading Lounge from 5:30-7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11.

Based in Dallas, Oregon, Van Duzer is known for its award-winning pinot noir. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests and includes small plates.

Reservations not accepted.

Enjoy a night of free child care and pub specials at the Deschutes Brewery Beer Dinner from 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, March 21, in the Sports Pub. Founded in 1988, Deschutes is one of Oregon’s oldest and best breweries, with a diverse lineup that includes iconic beers like Black Butte Porter and eclectic brews like The Abyss. Child care reservations are required.

Call 503-517-7215 to reserve child care. Reservations are not accepted for the beer dinner. For more information, call Food and Beverage at 503-517-6601.

The April Wine Wednesday features Dundee’s Dobbs Winery, and includes a fourcourse wine dinner afterward for $65. Visit the Dining Upcoming Events page at theMAC.com for details.

Supper Club Features Wild Pacific Halibut For this month’s supper club, Executive Sous Chef Phil Oswalt dreams up an array of dishes featuring wild Pacific halibut, caught by Northwest tribal fisherman and shipped by jet to MAC the next day. Enjoy halibut ceviche or sushi, poached halibut, halibut steaks, beerbattered fish and chips, Asian barbecued halibut and more from 5-9 p.m., Saturday, March 21, in the Men’s Bar. Reservations are suggested. Call 503-5176629 to make a reservation.

he MAC culinary team welcomes Lisa Schroeder, executive chef and owner of Mother’s Bistro & Bar, who prepares a Passover dinner at the club on Saturday, April 4. Schroeder’s menu focuses on traditional items, including chopped liver, matzo ball soup, and braised beef brisket with potatoes.

“I created a menu of traditional dishes offered at home for Passover that I thought would appeal to people,” Schroeder said.

“The goal is to serve home-style food guests will enjoy.”

In addition, Schroeder makes a wild salmon gefilte fish from scratch, which she believes will win over new taste buds. For a sweet conclusion to the meal, Schroeder prepares flourless chocolate cake.

Typically a holiday celebrated with family, the dinner gathers the larger community to commemorate Passover together. “There are a lot of displaced people and nuclear families in Portland. I think it’s really great that MAC is doing this,” she said. “And it’s a great way to get the Passover traditions without having to do the cooking.”

The Passover Dinner is at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 in Ainsworth/Lownsdale.

The cost is $40 per person.

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Restaurant Hours Men’s Bar: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch) and 5-9 p.m. (dinner) Saturday 5-9 p.m.

Brown Bottle Society Enjoy a featured whiskey and cocktail each month.

This month’s Brown Bottle Society kicks off from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 7, in the Men’s Bar. For reservations, call 503-517-6629.

Prime Rib Buffet Enjoy a prime rib dinner for $32 from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in the Men’s Bar. The Prime Rib Buffet takes place every second Saturday, and on fifth Saturdays, when applicable.

For reservations, call 503-517-6629.

No Corkage Saturday Bring a bottle of wine and enjoy a meal prepared by award-winning chefs from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in the Men’s Bar. Limit two bottles per table. Call 503-517-6629 to make reservations.

MACtinis: Monday-Saturday 4-9 p.m.

Sports Pub: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Joe’s: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

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March 2015 cALENDAR OF EVENTS picks of the month

Member Art Show Reception Thursday, March 5 6-7 p.m Reading Lounge Enjoy member art in the Reading Lounge.

Monday, March 2

Master of Metabolism Wednesday, March 4, 6 p.m.

Join MAC Naturopath Dr. Lindsey Nelson for a presentation on the body’s metabolizer, the thyroid gland.

Quick Register WE304 SP15

Racquetball Club Singles Tournament, 5-10 p.m.

Spring Class registration, 7 a.m.

Junior Dance, Grand Ballroom, 7-10 p.m.

Handball Club Doubles Championships, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Handball Club Doubles Championships, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament, 5 p.m.

Handball Club Doubles Championships, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4

Dance the afternoon away with local musician Mr. Ben.

Tuesday, March 10

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

Member Art Show Drop-off, Reading Lounge, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, March 15 3:30-5 p.m.

Grand Ballroom

Friday, March 6

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

Tuesday, March 3

Family Concert

Gymnastics Family Friday, 6-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 7 Tiny Tots Open Gym, 9 a.m.-noon 20s/30s Tubes & Brews, Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Brown Bottle Society, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11 MACNet, 7:30-9 a.m.

Handball Winter Intramurals, 4 p.m.

Racquetball Club Singles Tournament, 5-10 p.m.

Wine Wednesday with Van Duzer Winery, Reading Lounge, 5:30 p.m.

MAC VIP Night, Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets, Moda Center, 7:30 p.m.

Handball Club Doubles Championships, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament, 5 p.m.

Thursday, March 12

Thyroid: The Master of Metabolism, with Dr. Lindsey Nelson, 6-7:30 p.m.

Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake, Providence Park, 7:30 p.m.

Guys & Dolls, Keller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Wellness Symposium, Racquetball Lounge, 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, March 5

Sunday, March 8

ISIS and Hamas: Branches of the Same Poisonous Tree? 6:30-8 p.m.

Indoor Sprint Triathlon, 9 a.m.-noon

Friday, March 13

Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament, 5 p.m.

PCAC Basketball Tournament, Main and West gyms

Handball Doubles Championship 3:307:30 p.m.

Monday, March 9

Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament, 5 p.m.

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

Saturday, March 14

Member Art Show Reception, Reading Lounge, 6-7 p.m.

Racquetball Club Singles Tournament, 5-10 p.m.

PCAC Basketball Tournament, Main and West gyms

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Prime Rib Buffet, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

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Phone No. Department

A hoary comma butterfly on the flanks of Mount Hood. Learn about the region’s butterflies during a Walking and Hiking presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.

Sunday, March 15

Monday, March 23

U-14 Volleyball Tournament – West Gym, half of Main Gym, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

Mini-Recital, Ballroom, noon-1 p.m.

Jr. Sports Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Climbing Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Timbers vs. L.A. Galaxy, Providence Park, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, March 24

Family Concert with Mr. Ben, 3:30-5 p.m.

Jr. Sports Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday, March 16

Climbing Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Wednesday, March 25

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Jr. Sports Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

9-10:30 a.m.

Climbing Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Thursday, March 26

Tuesday, March 17

Jr. Sports Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Early Birds St. Patty’s Day Event, St. Patrick’s Church, 5:45 a.m.

Climbing Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Butterflies of Oregon and the World, East Ballroom, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18

Friday, March 27

503-517-7578 Baseball/Lacrosse Cage* 503-517-7599 Handball/Racquetball* 503-517-7264 Massage 503-517-7265 Member Events* 503-517-6629 Men’s Bar 503-517-7584 Squash* 503-517-7590 Tennis* *Available online at theMAC.com

Club Hours

Climbing Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday through Friday 5 a.m.-11 p.m.

Saturday, March 28

Friday, March 20

MRF Memorial Racquetball Tournament, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Favorite Sports Team Family Friday, 6 p.m.

No Corkage Saturday, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, March 21

Sunday, March 29

Wild Pacific Halibut Supper Club, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Reservations

Jr. Sports Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Handball Winter Intramurals, 4 p.m.

Deschutes Brewing Beer Dinner, Sports Pub, 5-9 p.m.

503-517-7500 Aquatics Office 503-517-7235 At Your Service 503-517-7525 Athletic Services 503-517-7200 Business Office 503-517-6600 Catering 503-517-7215 Child Care 503-517-7220 Communications 503-517-7522 Dance 503-517-2315 Executive Office 503-517-7535 Fitness Office 503-517-7515 Group Exercise Hotline† 503-517-7560 Gymnastics Office 503-517-7570 Junior Sports Office 503-517-2350 MAF 503-223-6251 Main Club Line 503-517-7280 Membership 503-517-7574 Outdoor Department 503-517-7548 Personal Training 503-517-7585 Squash Office 503-517-7592 Tennis Office 503-517-7290 The -M-porium 503-517-2335 The Salon †Phone number is a recording.

MRF Memorial Racquetball Tournament, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Information MAC requires passwords for members and guests to join its wireless networks.

The passwords are available at the At Your Service department, Front Desk, Exercise and Conditioning Center Desk, and online at theMAC.com.

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

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The Junior Wheel Blazers is one of the many youth sports organizations in the Portland area that MAF supports.

MAF Taps Into the Power of Community Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.

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ommunity. Community is made up of each of us doing something and doing it together. Community is powerful. As MAC members we all have various communities in the club, and build relationships within those communities. We see, in MACorp, for example, the power of the individual as part of a community making a difference by volunteering time. Those who take time out to decorate the club for nd la ge Vi Julie Christmas or experience hiking, biking, swimming or another sport are participating in MAC communities.

The Multnomah Athletic Foundation builds on community. As a board we have built community that empowers us to help others. By providing grants and volunteer time, the foundation helps to build

stronger nonprofits that are key to the health and vitality of our larger community. Our scholarships can provide students with the opportunity to learn, and thereby become active members of their respective communities. This power of community is made possible, in large part, due to MAC members. Your annual contributions, participation in our events, honorariums, and memorials help us create stronger communities.

With a strong community of caring directors and an outstanding executive director, the foundation, since 2012, has made significant advances in its operating model. We have seen an increase in funding from new sources, in addition to MAC, thus increasing the number and amount of grants and scholarships we can provide.

We have expanded our program outreach and enhanced organizational structure.

Our directors are donating their time and passion because of their collective belief in our mission – Achievement Through Athletics. These directors continue to give hours and hours of their time so the foundation can increase its ability to serve

The Portland Raptors street soccer team helps the region’s homeless youth find stability. the youth of our broader community. The outstanding 2014-15 directors are: Randy Norris (vice president), Agnes Hoffman (secretary), Peter Ruppe (treasurer), Matt Bassist, Karol Collymore, Ron Emmerson, Susan Hale, David Horstkotte, Katie Hull, Vishnu Jetmalani, Alan Jensen, Janice Marquis, Mark New, Chris Porter, Kim Sisul, Grant Yoshihara, and emeritus director, George Spencer. For the third year, we have been fortunate to have Lisa Bendt Continued on page 18 March 2015

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ADMINISTRATIVE MAF Continued from page 17 at the helm. It is impossible to adequately express our thanks for her incredible leadership. She is a one-woman wonder, and we deeply appreciate all she does for the foundation.

In addition to the items in our By the Numbers column below, this year, we: • Hosted our first Family Friday with four of our grantees providing new activities for attendees • Updated the foundation logo and launched a new website • Completed site visits to learn more about our grant applicants • Moved our executive director to full time.

Indeed, community is powerful. We welcome and encourage you to join our community. Visit our website at www.

MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com –Julie S. Vigeland, Foundation President WM

2014 By the Numbers 40 Oregon and Washington All Star athletes competed and were recognized during the Northwest Shootout in our new venue, Liberty High School 26 James and Marion Miller MAC Scholar Athlete Scholarships totaling $39,000 for high school seniors (next year there will be 28 schools) 23 Nonprofit organizations received community grants totaling $50,000 including the Tom Wrightson endowment (grants will increase to $60,000 in 2015) 19 Highly involved directors 3 Joe Loprinzi Scholarship awards totaling $26,000 for high school seniors

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1 each of the following: 2nd annual $1,000 Impact Award given to Knott Street Boxing $1,500 Michael Scott Miller Scholarship given to a graduating senior from the men’s MAC gymnastics program

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3 Fay Sasser Scholarships totaling $5,000 to employees or children of employees (increasing to $10,000 in 2015)

JoEllen Lyster and Louise Myers

$1,000 Stephani Turner Scholarship given to an athlete in the MAC aquatics program $1,500 Mel Fox Scholarship given to a gradating senior from Franklin High School WM

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The renovated 50-meter Pool saves energy with upgraded light fixtures and an energy transfer system that traps the heat from outgoing air to warm the space.

Facilities

Efficient Operations Lead to Significant Savings Club partnership with Energy Trust will help MAC meet efficiency goals and save money Did you know that MAC spends nearly $1.5 million on utilities – electricity, natural gas and water – each year? Any way you slice it, that’s a big number, and it’s one MAC is working hard to reduce.

Key in this effort is a new project MAC is starting in partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon: the Strategic Energy Management program. Strategic Energy Management is a structured process that helps participants work out a solid action plan for energy use, with the goal of achieving cost savings of 5 to 10 percent within two years.

To help achieve the goal, MAC is collaborating with Energy Trust experts to find areas where we can increase efficiencies throughout facilities and operations. The Energy Trust provides incentives to fund electricity and natural-gas-saving measures. MAC staff receives technical support through workshops and consultations with industry specialists.

Together, we will develop a cohesive longterm strategy for managing energy use and minimizing utility bills.

Previous participants in Strategic Energy Management include the Oregon Convention Center, Lewis & Clark College, and Legacy Health System. These organizations have seen significant reductions in energy consumption – up to 20 percent – through the program.

Cole Lathrop, MAC Facilities Project Manager, expects similar results. “The Facilities department is very excited to be part of the SEM 2014-15 cohort,” he says.

“The program will provide us with the tools we need to address energy savings in a way that will not reduce our level of service to members.”

If you are interested in learning more about Energy Trust’s programs for home and business, visit www.energytrust.org.

To find out more about sustainability at MAC, or to get involved, email sustainability@themac.com. WM March 2015

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ADMINISTRATIVE Anna Wessinger Boggess Julie and Ted Vigeland Multnomah Athletic Foundation provides community grants and post-secondary scholarships focused on promoting athletic participation in the Portland metropolitan area.

Transportation

Register Bikes to Park in Cage Effective in February, all users of the Bike Cage are required to register their bike and place a numerical decal on it. The old lock has been replaced with a keypad lock that requires a code for access.

Register at the At Your Service department on the first floor. Members must provide their member number and the make of their bike, and receive a decal and the code for the lock.

Members do not need to turn in their old key.

MAC’s Bike Cage is intended for onpremises visits only. Bikes may not be stored overnight unless the manager on duty grants permission. Those who do not want to put a decal on their bike can use one of our nonenclosed bike racks located on the first and fourth floor of the member garage.

Use TriMet on Game Days for Easy Access The Timbers season starts this month, and during games, parking at the club is at a premium. Thousands of fans coming to Providence Park creates traffic congestion and parking headaches. To alleviate these problems, MAC encourages members and guests to use public transportation.

The member Parking Structure quickly fills to capacity with members viewing the games from MAC’s Stadium Terrace and those attending at Providence Park. MAC rents space in nearby lots for complimentary member overflow parking, and nonmembers are charged a fee to park.

TriMet and MAC provide an incentive for members and guests to use Portland’s convenient public transportation when commuting to the club. On any day of the week, At Your Service exchanges a TriMet ticket or transfer for a free return ticket on the same day. On major congestion days, including Timbers’ game days, members receive two tickets per receipt. Exchanges are limited to the date on the original ticket or transfer.

MAC is served by the King Hill MAX Station at Southwest 18th Avenue and Salmon Street, as well as several bus routes.

For more information, contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235 or atyourservice@ themac.com. WM March 2015

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MAC’s new At Your Service department helps members with a wide variety of services at the club, including reservations and registrations. The new department is located at the former concierge space on the first floor.

Member Services

At Your Service Department is Here to Help T

he new At Your Service department, located just off the Main Lobby, is ready to serve members and guests. Open seven days a week, it serves as the central point of contact for reservations, registrations and information. At Your Services hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

Member feedback has been very positive, citing the location, hours, convenience and staff expertise. At Your Service specialists book courts, make dining and massage reservations, sign up members for events, provide account balances, and troubleshoot website problems. They also provide services formerly offered at the Concierge Desk. These include membership cards, will call, reciprocal club introduction, vehicle registration, notary service, general information and more.

Lost and found has been relocated to the Exercise and Conditioning Room, but valuables are held in the Security Office next to At Your Service.

Reach At Your Service by calling 503-517-7235 or emailing atyourservice@themac.com. During hours the center is staffed, live chat also is available on the website. Of course, members may simply visit the desk in person when they are in the clubhouse.

Will Call Through At Your Service At Your Service offers will-call service for members and staff. Club Rules limit the time an item may be held at will call to 14 days. At the end of two weeks, any item not retrieved is mailed back to the member who left it, at the member’s expense. The mailing or shipping charge is posted to the member’s account.

Envelopes, bags and small packages may be stored in the At Your Service space for up to 14 days. An item too large to fit into the At Your Service drawers and cabinets is held in the oversize will-call area until the end of that day, after which it is moved to a secure area elsewhere in the club.

The club reserves the right to refuse taking certain items at will call, including: • Committee or team orders for gifts and uniforms • Merchandise sold by members or employees • Cases of alcohol; open bottles of alcohol • Fruit and other perishable food items • Items that are soiled or malodorous • Extremely large items • Any item prohibited on club premises by Club Rules Please direct any questions to 503-517-7235 or atyourservice@themac.com. WM

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At Your Service Continued from page 23 “We make every effort to help members with one contact,” said At Your Service Supervisor Kevin Pollack. “If we need to refer someone to another department for specific requests, staff follows up to make sure the member receives the assistance or information they need.”

At Your Service is seeking ways to improve current services and add new ones. Members are encouraged to submit suggestions or feedback on a Sounding Board or email to atyourservice@themac.com.

Services include: • Reservations: courts, dining and massage • Registrations: classes, camps and social events • Basic information about athletic, social, dining and other club services • Club Rules, Junior Handbook, Dress Code, Cell Phone Use and Facilities Guide • Website questions and log-in assistance • Wi-Fi passwords for members and guests • Basic membership information, questions, transactions • Member profile updates • Vehicle registration, parking decals • New and replacement membership cards • Account balances, payments • Locker combinations and rental information • Reciprocal club information • Reciprocal letters of introduction • Tickets for Stadium Terrace, theater and sports events • Will call • Complimentary notary service

The Nines

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A benefit for the DoveLewis Velvet Assistance Fund, which provides financial assistance to low-income families facing pet emergencies.

• Club gift certificates • Postage stamps

The Northwest’s Nonprofit 24-Hour Emergency Animal Hospital

• TriMet schedules and information • Faxing and photo copying WM March 2015

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Doing what I love, thanks to OHSU.

I injured my back when I was 27. Off and on, I endured extraordinary pain. Then I discovered the OHSU Spine Center. The difference was in their team approach: They made me feel welcome, listened, provided options and empowered me with the tools to take control of the pain myself. OHSU gave me the chance to take back my life, without surgery or medication. And now, look what I’m able to do: What I love. That’s what life’s all about.

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Nathan “Nate” Asby Sept. 25, 1967-Jan. 11, 2015 Senior member Nathan “Nate” Asby unexpectedly passed away Jan. 11, 2015. He was 47.

He was born in San Gabriel, Calif., on Sept. 25, 1967. He moved to Lake Oswego with his family in 1974. He graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 1986, attended College of the Siskiyous in Weed, Calif., for two years, and received an associate’s degree in electronics engineering from ITT technical institute in 1991. He worked for Pinnacle Workforce Logistics.

Even though Nathan was born with mild cerebral palsy, he did not let that interfere with any physical activity. Starting at a young age he enjoyed skiing with his family on Mount Hood and cycling throughout the area. Family ski trips included trips to Canada and Switzerland.

He enjoyed riding his horse, Benny, and traveled on several equestrian holidays in Spain, Northern Arizona and Costa Rica. He recently competed in the equestrian discipline of dressage and was getting ready for his first national para-dressage competition. He also enjoyed karate and received his black belt in 2013.

Nathan received his Advanced Amateur Radio License while in high school and enjoyed communicating with other hams around the world.

Nathan was a member of Multnomah Athletic Club, Arabian Horse Association, Oregon Dressage Society and the Yudanskai (black belt group) of the Japanese Karate Federation. He was a volunteer instructor at Happy Trails Horse Therapy Center.

Nathan is survived by his mother, Sarah Asby, father Dennis Asby, sister Carrie Asby, grandmother Bette Asby of Westminster, Colo., and horse Benny.

Memorial contributions in Nate’s name can be made to the U.S. Para-Equestrian Association (www.uspea.org) or the Challenged Athletes Foundation (www.challengedathletes.org).

Susan (Mahony) Atherton Jan. 31, 1946-Dec. 17, 2014 Senior preferred member Susan (Mahony) Atherton died Dec. 17, 2014. She was 68.

She was born Jan. 31, 1946, in Boston, to Dr. Hilton B. and Ann B. Atherton. She is survived by her children, Tod G. Mahony and Megan Mahony; and grandchildren.

Susie, aka Sisu, was a fun-loving, quickwitted, bright, beautiful and dynamic woman who will be dearly missed.

Anna (Wessinger) Boggess June 7, 1951-Dec. 6, 2014 Preferred member Anna (Wessinger) Boggess died peacefully on Dec. 6, 2014, after a long battle with primary progressive aphasia.

Anna was born June 7, 1951, in Portland, to Frederic Green Wessinger and Elizabeth Minott Wessinger, and was the oldest of Art Classes their four children. She was the great-great& Workshops granddaughter of early Portland founder, John H. Couch, and brewing pioneer, Henry register today W. Weinhard. She attended Riverdale Elementary School, The Catlin Gabel School and graduated from Mills College.

After college, Anna worked for KPTV and KATU television stations and later for Hasson Company Realtors. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother who lived life to the fullest and was active in civic affairs. She served on the boards of the Boys & Girls Aid Society, The Catlin Gabel School and The Wessinger Foundation. Anna was a member of The Town Club, Colonial Dames, Multnomah Athletic Club and Portland Garden Club. She enjoyed traveling, skiing, fishing, tennis, golf, gardening, photography and spending time with her many friends and family.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Charles “Chuck” H. Boggess; sons, McLean W. Boggess and Charles Carter Boggess; stepdaughter, Shelby Boggess Rayner (John); www.ocac.edu/register granddaughters, Zoe and Zefea Rayner; sister, Gainor W. Arzt (Philip G.); brothers, Frederic “Ted” G. Wessinger Jr. and Joseph Minott OREGON COLLEGE OF ART AND CRAFT 8245 SW Barnes Road • Portland OR • ocac.edu Wessinger (Ashley M.); nieces and nephews, Paul F. Arzt, Anna C. Arzt, Cameron Johnson, Sarah A. Wagner, Ryan Wagner, Elizabeth 2/9/15 10:07 AM V. Wessinger and Annie L. Wessinger; andDec Winged M ad_march.indd 1 great-nephews, Owen Johnson, Oliver Johnson and Tucker Wagner.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Boys & Girls Aid, 018 S.W. Boundary Court, Portland, OR 97239 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Greg Wilbur

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Thomas L. Galt April 9, 1923-Dec. 23, 2014 Senior preferred member Thomas L. Galt was born in Portland and departed peacefully Dec. 23, 2014, while surrounded by family.

Tom served under Gen. George Patton in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II, as a staff sergeant. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in business and was a member of the Fiji Brotherhood.

Upon graduation, Tom started his career working in various areas of insurance. In 1955, he partnered with his high school friend, Jim Campbell, and started an agency that later became Campbell, Galt and Newlands, more recently known as USI Northwest, where he continued to work until his recent illness.

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He is survived by his beautiful wife of 68 years, Doris; son, David (Sue); daughter, Nancy; grandchildren, Sean, Sarah and Chris; and great-granddaughters, Dakota Sage and Everly Marie.

Bonnie Boyd Huston Oct. 4, 1943-Dec. 6, 2014 With a never-ending sense of adventure, Bonnie (Boyd) Huston, 71, skied off for lighter powder on Dec. 6, 2014. Her adoring family surrounded her in love as she glided for sunnier slopes after a hard fought 10-year battle with a rare and debilitating neurological disease, cerebellar ataxia.

In the face of her physical challenges, Bonnie was a true inspiration as she embodied grace, dignity, joy, humor and tenacity, literally smiling through trials that would have snuffed the light from many.

Beautiful, genuine, fun, magical and gifted are just a few of the words used to describe Bonnie. While she stood just 5-feet tall (on a good day!?) her vibrant and spirited personality – and zest for adventure – lit up a room making her “bigger than life.”

Among countless best friends, one says “Bonnie celebrated every day of her life and did it with an intensity virtually impossible to duplicate. Hers is truly a tough act to follow.”

Bonnie put 300 percent into all of her endeavors with the gusto that would exhaust an Olympic athlete. Whether she was carving her exquisite turns down her favorite slope or topping the pyramid of water skiing acrobats, Bonnie did it with verve!

And she loved Christmas. In an effort to spread the joy of the season to others, Bonnie launched Huston & Company, a seasonal business for catalog-order wreaths, decorations and gifts. One year she even enlisted the whole family to operate a Christmas tree lot (in their spare time): Bonnie dressed the family in holiday costumes to attract passersby while she tended to customers.

Bonnie demonstrated a profound love of family and friends. She loved people and people loved her. She had an innate gift of bringing people together, seeing the beauty in everyone. And she never met a stranger, welcoming all into her life and home. Bonnie was a “mom” to many more than her three adoring children, Heather, Tom and Matt.

Her circle of admiring fans and forever friends is enormous, and she taught them the power of family, loyalty and generosity.

Another BFF says “She had the ability to not only say you were important to her, but to

ADMINISTRATIVE continually demonstrate it. Her humor helped you when you had a bad day; her energy was absolutely infectious, her sense of adventure made life a delight, her caring qualified her as a candidate for sainthood.”

Bonnie is survived by her devoted husband of 49.5 years, Bob; their children, Heather, Tom and Matt; spouses Ross, Cammie and Inger respectively; grandchildren Hannah, Carson, Fletcher, Griffin and Cormac. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Harold Stockton Boyd and Dorothy Grace (Crossett) Boyd.

A native Oregonian, Bonnie was born in La Grande and grew up in the Portland area.

She attended Capitol Hill Grade School, Wilson High School and Oregon State University where she followed her mom’s legacy as a devoted Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Bonnie received a degree in education and taught kindergarten, first and second grades before embarking on her career as “mother.”

Bonnie volunteered generously with a servant’s heart. She served as a board member for the Parry Center for Children (now Trillium Family Services); PEO chapter AN; and Waverley Country Club Women’s Board.

A lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church congregation, she served as an elder.

As a dutiful mother and educator, Bonnie also volunteered at the Fruit and Flower Child Care Center, acted as Riverdale School PTA president, and was co-chair of the Dunthorpe Garden Tour.

Wayne B. Kingsley Oct. 23, 1942-Dec. 17, 2014 The city of Portland lost a legendary business leader and visionary on Dec. 17, 2014, when senior family member Wayne B. Kingsley died in his Southwest Portland home.

Born in upstate New York to Helen Abeel and George W. Kingsley, he graduated from high school in Perry, N.Y., as a proud Eagle Scout. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1964.

While at Miami, he was a member of the ROTC program, and upon graduation, entered active service with the U.S. Navy, where he ultimately served in Vietnam.

He remained in the Naval Reserves with the rank of lieutenant while he completed the MBA program at the Colgate Darden School of the Unviersity of Virginia, graduating in 1971. Upon graduation, he accepted a position with Continental Bank in Chicago, where he remained until moving to Portland in 1972 to join Cascade Capital Corporation. When Cascade Capital was acquired by Northwest Venture Capital Management in 1976, he served as vice president of Northwest’s equity investment portfolio.

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ADMINISTRATIVE In Memorium Continued from page 29 In 1985 he, with four partners, established InterVen, a venture capital partnership that was instrumental in launching many successful businesses in the Pacific Northwest.

By 1995, Wayne’s commitment to developing Portland business interests led to a new venture, this time focusing on Portland’s waterways. Together with his nephew, Daniel Yates, he purchased the first vessel in what would become a fleet of five ships, officially known as American Waterway, but known to most locals as The Portland Spirit. Today, the Portland Spirit employs 250 full- and parttime employees, and stands as an example of how private and public partnerships benefit both civic and business interests. The Portland Spirit continues to be an avid supporter of Portland’s cultural organizations.

He served as chairman of that corporation until the time of his death.

Through the years, Wayne served on many corporate and civic boards, including the Portland Business Alliance, Central Eastside Industrial Council, and Northwest Pipe Corporation. He also was active with the Portland Freight Committee, the Working Waterfront Coalition, and the Passenger Vessel Association. He was a member of MAC and the Rainier Club.

Wayne truly lived life at a gallop, embracing life in all its facets. An optimistic, but not expert, fly fisherman, he approahced each fishing adventure with unbridled enthusiasm. His friends often were the beneficiaries of his gourmet Chinese dinners, loaves of his famous beach bread, deep dish Chicago pizza, Chistmas fudge and tall tales spun at his beloved beach house in Neskowin.

He was preceded in death by his son Christian, and his sister, Sally Yates. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joan Kingsley, nephews Dan Yates (Margaret), Brock (Cynthia) and their daughter, Leda, niece Claire Lilly (Robert) and their children, Sarah and Scott.

A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held in March. In lieu of flowers, Wayne would have appreciated any memorial be sent to the Endowed Fund for Prostate Cancer Research at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, Mail Stop 45, PO Box 4000, Portland, OR 97208.

Elaine Audrey (Hansen) Luthy Oct. 7, 1926-Jan. 1, 2015 Senior preferred member Elaine Audrey (Hansen) Luthy was born Oct. 7, 1926, in Portland, to Arthur and Pearl Hansen. She attended Grant High School and earned her teaching degree at Oregon State University.

She taught first and second grade in Salem and in Portland at Fernwood and Sabin grade

schools. She was a member of Moreland Presbyterian Church and Multnomah Athletic Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Luthy, who died in 2006; and brother, Lee Hansen.

She is survived by her son, Chuck Luthy; daughters, Susan Luthy Wentela and Carole Luthy Santorufo; sister, Lois Hansen Harris; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Allan Rowe Mann Jr. Nov. 14, 1929-Dec. 31, 2014 Member Allan Rowe Mann Jr. passed way in his Bend home surrounded by his loved ones on Dec. 31, 2014. He was 85.

He married the love of his life, Sally Haseltine, in 2004. Sally passed away Dec. 17, 2014.

Allan graduated from Grant High School and the University of Oregon. He earned a master’s degree at Lewis & Clark College in 1985. Allan served in the U.S. Army and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in 1954. He worked for economic development for the State of Oregon for 25 years.

He was an avid athlete and lifelong member of Multnomah Athletic Club. He loved all racquet sports, playing golf and fly fishing. In 1998, he won the Nike World Masters Golf Tournament for his age group. He was a loving father, grandfather and good friend to many.

Allan is survived by his children, Susan French and Gary Mann of Portland, and Celia O’Kane of Mercer Island, Wash.; grandchildren, Lindsey, Britnie, Connor, Corbin, Megan and Piper; and great-grandchildren, Delanie, Cruz and Kenzie. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association.

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Andrew Michael Narver July 9, 1979-November 25, 2014 Andrew Michael Narver was born July 9, 1979 in Astoria. He was surrounded by his loving family as he peacefully approached his final days of cancer with dignity and an unwavering faith. He joined the Lord on Nov. 25, 2014.

He graduated from Tigard High in 1998.

He enjoyed skiing, fishing, golf, soccer, football and basketball. Andy took his passion for baseball and played for Oregon State University and graduated.

He was a realtor/property manager in Tigard and was active in his church. He had a passion for living life to its fullest with his eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of his faith.

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Registration opens Monday, March 16 for this year’s Father Daughter Dinner Dance

Fathers and Daughters Go Over the Rainbow C lose your eyes, tap your heels three times, and think to yourself, “There’s no place like home.” This year, MAC’s Father Daughter Dinner Dance theme is Over the Rainbow. Follow the yellow brick road and enter the Emerald City for an exciting and memorable evening.

The Father Daughter Dinner Dance is held from 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. There are two room

options where members can spend their evening, 26 Founders and the Grand Ballroom. 26 Founders offers a quieter, more intimate venue. There are deejays in both rooms.

Professional photographers are on site to capture the evening and offer photo packages for purchase. While registering, order a corsage and/or a boutonniere. The corsage is $20, and the boutonniere is $5.

Reservations open at 8 a.m. Monday, March 16, for both days.

Please take note of the new process for reservations. The first two weeks are open for members only to reserve space. We want to make sure that we can accommodate as many members as we can.

Members are able to make reservations for their guests beginning on Monday, March 30, if space is available.

All tables are assigned in order of reservation. There is a twoweek cancellation policy for this special event. Tickets for an adult member (age 12 and older) are $45 each (guests $50), and tickets for a child member (age 11 and younger) are $35 each (guests $40).

If a younger daughter would like the steak dinner, please select the higher price. For more information or to register, call 503-5177235 or visit the MAC.com.

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he annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Providence Park is held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5. This rain-or-shine event is fast-paced, so members are advised to arrive early.

During the event, children are divided into four age groups, 0-2, 3-4, 5-7, and 8 and older, to hunt for eggs stuffed with candy and tickets that may be redeemed at the prize booth.

The Easter Bunny is on hand for photos.

MAC families can enter through Gate 35 on Southwest 18th Avenue beginning at 1:45 p.m. Bags are provided for children. Guests are allowed as spectators, but only members are allowed to participate in the complimentary club event.

Attendees are asked to show their MAC membership card when entering. There are no heels or strollers allowed on the field. There is no cost for the event. Register at theMAC.com, or call 503-517-7235.

Teens and juniors can volunteer for this fun event. Contact Member Events at 503-517-7265 to volunteer.

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A Family Friendly Concert with Mr. Ben Bring your family for an afternoon of music featuring local performer Mr. Ben and his band at MAC from 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, March 15. His music is geared for children ages 1 to 6 years old.

Mr. Ben’s shows are the perfect blend of entertainment and education. Your child can participate as much or as little as they choose. Mr. Ben plays music for kids and adults in and around Portland. He is a 15-year veteran of the music industry and owner of Singers and Stompers LLC, a company dedicated to enriching the lives of children through exposure to live music and music education.

The cost is $6 per member (adults and children) and $8 per guest. There is a no-host bar for parents and a light snack provided for everyone.

Registration is required. Register online or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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The cost is $46 per member and guest.

The price includes mimosas and muffins, tubing, a chartered bus, a keg at the mountain, and pizza. The bus leaves at 9 a.m. from the Turnaround and returns around 4:30 p.m.

Registration is required and space is limited. Register online at theMAC.com or call 503-517-7235.

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Catch up with friends from Washington Athletic Club when the club’s 20s and 30s visit Portland for a Trail Blazers game Saturday, April 11.

MAC members in their 20s and 30s are invited to join the group and watch the Trail Blazers take on the Utah Jazz in their last home game of the regular season. Purchase tickets through Member Services at a discounted group rate to sit in the block reserved for MAC and WAC.

Meet and mingle in the Sports Pub prior to the 7 p.m. game. Park in MAC’s garage and take the MAX over to the game with the group.

Tickets are $52 and are located in 200 level sections 223 and 224. For information or to reserve your tickets, contact Member Services at 503-517-7265 or visit theMAC.com Quick Register ME521 SP15

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March Brings Member Art to the Library March brings the opportunity for members to share their talents during the annual Member Art Show. The opening-night reception is from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in the Reading Lounge.

Members may submit up to two pieces of art from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, in the Reading Lounge. Submission is free and there is no jury process; any member can participate. Please label artwork with the artist’s name, artwork title and medium type on the back of the art piece. Pieces must be no larger than nine square feet. All pieces must be ready to hang and should include the hardware. Members can pre-register under their member account at theMAC.com.

For more information, contact Member Events at 503-517-7265.

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Activities Around the MAC Art Social Plan for an exciting evening of art at MAC in April, when members have the opportunity to meet one of Portland’s great artists, and learn more about the vast collection of art in the club.

The evening starts with a reception with artists Carolyn Cole in the Reading Lounge from 5:30-6:15 p.m., Thursday, April 9. Find out about what inspires her paintings and color palette and discuss her painting techniques over a glass of wine. Cole’s work appears in the Reading Lounge in April and May. No registration is required for the reception.

Cole finds her voice within the rich traditions of abstraction. She creates a cohesive body of work that translates into a language of intense color, sumptuous textures, and organic compositions. Color plays an important role in describing the emotional value and mood of each piece she creates. Cole’s forms are instinctually achieved through the process of applying multiple layers of pigment over a collage of recycled envelopes, creating a subtle, textured surface.

Cole lives in Portland, and has had over 40 solo-artist exhibits and been the recipient of many artist awards over the past 32 years. Her paintings combine dense surfaces, abstraction, geometry and many layers of paint. Cole’s paintings are widely recognized, but came to national attention in March 2010, when her work was featured in Architectural Digest. In 2012, one of Carolyn’s paintings was added to the Portland Art Museum collection.

A magna cum laude graduate of Portland State University in 1977, her work has been exhibited all over the United States, including the Seattle Art Museum and Portland Art Museum. She spent 10 years as an artist in New York City, where she exhibited extensively before settling back in the Northwest in 1991.

Cole is represented by galleries in Portland, Chicago, Seattle, New York City and London.

Her paintings are included in numerous private and public collections such as tht of former Vice President Al Gore, and many others.

Cole is represented by The Butters Gallery in Portland. Her show is displayed in the Reading Lounge during April and May.

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Activities Art Social Continued from page 35 about the art you breeze by that is constantly staring at you.

The event begins in the Reading Lounge.

After enjoying an artist’s reception with Cole, take a guided tour of the standout pieces of art at MAC, which is led by members of the arts subcommittee.

The Social Activities Committee, arts subcommittee and Culture and Style Committee are combining energy and efforts to put on this one-of-a-kind event. The cost is $16; $19 for nonmembers.

In addition, the Men’s Bar is offering a special menu for the evening. To make reservations, call 503-517-6629. To register for the Around the MAC Art Social, call At Your Service at 503-517-7235 or go to theMAC.com.

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Ensemble Shines at Brothers Sing On It’s the Balladeers’ season to shine.

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A reception with artist Carolyn Cole from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in the Reading Lounge, kicks off an evening of art at MAC. Sing On concert at the University of Portland.

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In addition to Tsunami’s second appearance at the club, the Doyle concert features baritone opera singer Adrian Rosales, and Tuomi is exploring the possibility of a collaboration with the MAC dance program.

Male members interested in contributing to a moving musical experience should drop in on a Balladeers rehearsal at 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays in the third-floor Activities Classroom. Call Mandy Beasley at 503-5177272 for more information.

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Think You Know Cleopatra? Think Again If your image of Cleopatra comes from Shakespeare or Elizabeth Taylor, then you’re missing the real story behind ancient Egypt’s last active pharaoh. In March, the Evening Literary Group discusses Stacy Schiff’s Cleopatra, A Life. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this well-researched book reads like a novel, but is rooted in the reality of the Roman and Alexandrian/Cairo times of Cleopatra.

While Cleopatra, married twice to her brother, and mother of children by Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, undoubtedly had a magnetism that drew men to her, she also was a shrewd strategist and an ingenious negotiator. But this book is not only about Cleopatra, but about the contrasts between the harsh and the hedonistic lifestyles of the time. Join the discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.

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The Morning Book Club returns to another fine work by Doris Kearns Goodwin, No Ordinary Time, for its discussion on Thursday, March 12. This Pulitzer Prize winner for history weaves together a number of story lines, melding details and stories into an unforgettable and intimate portrait of Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt.

Goodwin tells of the daily life of the president and the first lady during World War II, a period when the beginnings of modern America were formulated.

Tentatively scheduled books and discussions include: One Hundred Years of Solitude

by Gabriel Garcia Marquez in April; Astoria

by Peter Stark in June; The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin in July; The Burglary by Betty Medsger in August; and From Sea to Shining Sea by James Alexander Thom. Books for May, October and November are yet to be determined.

Morning Book Club meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month. There is no cost to participate. No registration is required.

For more information, call Member Services at 503-517-7265.

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Juniors

Last Dance of the School Year The Junior Events Committee invites members in sixth through eighth grades to the last Junior Dance of the 2014-15 school year, from 7-10 p.m. Friday, May 1.

Member registration begins at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, April 1, and must be made online unless Internet is inaccessible. Members may reserve one ticket during the first two weeks of registration. All reservations must be made under the junior’s name or member number.

If space allows, junior members may make a new reservation for a guest pass after the twoweek, member-only registration period ends.

If guest passes are available, junior members may register for one guest pass beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 15. Register online or call as close to 8 a.m. as possible, since guest passes sell out quickly.

The cost is $13 for members and $15 for guests. Register online at theMAC.com or call 503-517-7235.

Listen and Learn

Middle East Politics, Toxins and History The Listen and Learn lecture series features speakers each month on a variety of topics. Lectures cost $5 for members and $7

Activities for guests, and require advance registration.

To register, please call 503-517-7235.

ISIS and Hamas: Branches of the Same Poisonous Tree?

6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Last year at the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that “ISIS and Hamas are branches of the same poisonous tree.” Is this true? This talk explores how foreign intervention in Afghanistan and Iraq in the 1980s and the 2000s led to the creation of al Qaeda and ISIS, and whether or not Hamas was ever a splinter group of either of those two organizations. Presented by Mark Croatti, who teaches Comparative Politics at George Washington University and has taught courses on terrorism, revolutionary movements, indigenous peoples, global hotspots and Middle East Politics at Georgetown University, American University, Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. Naval Academy, the University of Oregon, and the University of Maryland.

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Environmental Effects on Health 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, March 16 What does toxic mean? In this presentation by naturopath Dr. Chip Halverson,

participants learn how their environment plays a significant role in hindering or optimizing their health. Halverson’s presentation exposes the fascinating link between health and the environment, and gives insight on how to restore health and make homes, schools and work environments safe.

Participants learn how to make a priority list and how to do a walk-through of any building. At the end of the talk, there is a popular question-and-answer session for participants to ask any health-related questions. Halverson has 15 years of experience as a national expert, lecturer and leader on the topic of Environmental Medicine, and was a teacher for more than 15 years before returning to medical school and opening Selah Natural Medicine.

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A Pictorial History of Oregon 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 16 The Oregon Historical Society is pleased to present a pictorial history of the great state of Oregon – from James Cook’s early coastal forays in 1778 to the construction of the St. Johns Bridge in Portland in 1931. Comprised of approximately 100 glass-lantern slides, this show originally was put together as a public educational program by the Colonial Dames

of America in 1935. With the assistance of Doug Kenck-Crispin of Kick Ass Oregon History on the microphone, images are projected using a Victor Stereopticon projector (circa 1915). Kenck-Crispin uses the photos’ original notes to narrate the slides.

Managing your Meds 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30 In this presentation, seniors can learn to recognize the use, risks and common problems when taking prescription, over-the-counter and herbal drugs. Dr. Phil Levine discusses the legality, safety and purity of medicines, including herbals. Levine charts 100 years of federal drug laws and how they affect older adults who have lived through much of these changes. He also discusses getting drugs in and out of the body and how this affects use, overdose, side-effects and toxicity; labeling – be sure to check all of it; and, remembering that a patient must be smarter than the drugs he or she uses. Levine is retired as an emeritus professor of pharmacy from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and has been appointed by former Gov. John Kitzhaber to the Oregon P & T Committee, charged with utilization control recommendations to the Oregon Health Authority.

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Network with Members at MACNet Members and their guests are invited to practice networking skills and meet other MAC professionals at MACNet, the club’s business networking group, at 7:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 11. MACNet meets the second Wednesday of each month in an informal format over continental breakfast.

A moderator keeps the discussion moving and the focus on the entire group.

The cost is $15 for members and $17 for guests. For more information, contact Dave Hanna in Member Services at 503-5177281. To register, visit theMAC.com or call 503-517-7235.

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And…they’re…off! After two hugely successful years, the Social Activities Committee brings back Derby Day on Saturday, May 2.

Members and guests can bet on Kentucky Derby winners, and are invited to break out their big hats and derby attire for a classy party, whether they’re a derby fan or not!

Beginning at 1:30 p.m. and wrapping up

around 5 p.m., the party kicks off in 26 Founders and overflows into MACtinis.

Guests are invited to mix and mingle, watch the race on multiple TVs, participate in the best hat and best-dressed contests, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres with a Southern flair and a no-host bar with drink specials. The cost is $35 for members and $42 for guests. For more information or to register, call 503517-7235 or go to theMAC.com.

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Enter World of Varekai with Cirque du Soleil Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world. A world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai. From the sky falls a solitary young man, and the story of Varekai begins.

This Cirque du Soleil production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to Varekai.

Discounted tickets to two showings of Varekai are available through MAC, and are on sale through Thursday, March 12. All tickets are located in premium seating and are issued in the order of reservations received.

Reservations are firm; there are no refunds for tickets purchased. Shows include:

Activities • 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, adult tickets: $96, children ages 2-12 tickets: $49 • 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, adult tickets: $111, children ages 2-12 tickets: $55 Tickets are available for pick-up one week before the show from At Your Service. For reservations, go to theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Tickets Remain for Several Keller Shows MAC members can enjoy another season of incredible entertainment at the Keller Auditorium. Tickets remain for several 2015 shows. Seats are assigned in the order of reservations received, so reserve early to guarantee the best seats. Motor coach transportation is included for all shows and departs MAC 30 minutes before the performance.

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Activities Theater Continued from page 41 Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight “mission doll,” out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she’s been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiance, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating craps game.

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Thursday, April 9 I Love Lucy Live on Stage is the hit stage show adapted from one of the most beloved programs in television history. It’s 1952, and the crowd at the Keller are members of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience, awaiting the filming of two hilarious and oh-so familiar I Love Lucy episodes. A charming host entertains and enlightens the audience to the behind-the-scenes filming process of this brand-new thing called television while the Crystaltone Singers perform advertising jingles in perfect 1950s-style harmony.

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Activities The Phantom of the Opera Thursday, May 21 Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success comes to Portland as part of a new North American Tour. This Phantom features brilliant new scenery, costume and lighting design, and new choreography.

Wicked Thursday, Aug. 13 Broadway’s biggest blockbuster is flying back to Portland by popular demand.

Variety calls Wicked “a cultural phenomenon,” and it continues to break box office records and sell out in record time.

Reserve online at theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235 for tickets.

This season of musicals is presented as part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Across America Portland series.

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VIP Nights with the Team Don’t’ miss the last MAC VIP night with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers take on last year’s playoff nemesis, the Houston Rockets, on Wednesday, March 11 and special group pricing is available for MAC members. Tickets range in price from $45 to $125.

Along with tickets to the game, a select number of children have the opportunity to high-five the Trail Blazers as they enter the court. This pregame experience is only available to the first few families with children who email Trail Blazers representative Greg Bauman at greg.bauman@trailblazers.com after purchasing their tickets. The first 20 children age 14 and under get to participate and requires arrival 30 minutes before game time.

To avoid transaction fees and to take advantage of MAC group pricing, reservations and payments are made directly to the Portland Trail Blazers. Order online at trailblazers.com/macvip; password, MACVIP. For more information, contact Greg Bauman, MAC’s Trail Blazers group sales representative at 503-963-3947 or email greg.bauman@trailblazers.com for a reservation. WM

Become a zoo member An Oregon Zoo membership at any level is a great value.

You get a full year of admission plus a host of great benefits like attraction and food discounts, guest passes, admission to ZooLights and more. Best of all, you will have endless opportunities to see and learn more about the animals that inhabit our world.

Join at the zoo, buy online at oregonzoo.org/membership (use code WMA-M15) or call our membership office (M-F) at 503-220-2493.

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Club Scrapbook Annie Sing-a-long PHOTOS BY TIM GUNTHER

Members had fun dressing up in 1930s fashions and singing award-winning hits from the endearing Broadway musical about an orphaned little girl’s hard-knock life.

1. Lyle and Linda Adams with Hella Walters as Annie 2. Maggie Condon, Rena Tarum and Sherri Graves 3. Scott Schaffer as radio announcer Bert Healy 4. James and Quincy Clark, Parker and Stephanie Von Allmen, and Jean Ady 5. Jennifer Strait as Miss Hannigan 6. MAC Company dancers Lauryn Wilk, Lizzie Allcock, Sydney Mesher and Courtney Sprouse

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Floyd Bennett, William Blakeslee, J. Andrew Brooks, Irwin Caplan, Roslyn Caplan, Ann Chapman, Patrick Cronin, Patricia Cudahy, Gerald Doblie, Jane Graham, Leo Graham, Michael Henry, Frances Hermanson, Howard Hermanson, Anne Holtz, Robert Huston, Albert Irwin, Lorraine Irwin, Julia Jungers, Sherman Kellar, Anne Koerner, Ron Love, George Mack III, Michael McKelligon, Janice McKinnon, James Meier, Gloria Mighell, Jean Moore, Rod Moore, John Morris, Stuart Morris, William Mulflur, Donna Niedermeyer, Nelson Niles, Shirlee Perkins, J. Eugene Popma, Quinland D. Porter, Richard Porter, Gregory Powers, David Quivey, Janice Quivey, Thomas Repp, Barbara Rice, Marjorie Saltzman, Paul Schwabe, Maria Smith, Jeanne Steed, Roberta Steinmetz, Peter Taylor, Thomas Walsh Jr., Melicent A. K. Whinston, Gary White, Kenneth Wiedemann, Robert Wilhelm Jr., Carol Woodworth, John Woodworth and Leonard Zell (not all pictured)

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Members emerge from the buffet line with plates of prime rib during this year’s garden-themed Annual Meeting dinner.

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TWO THouSAnD Fourteen

P resident’s R eport Presented by President Darcy Henderson at the 124th Annual Meeting, Feb. 3, 2015

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have had the pleasure of working with a tremendous board of trustees during the last three years. Everyone brings a different club experience to the table, and we all share a genuine passion for the club. We did a lot of hard work in 2014, and did so successfully thanks to our shared passion and our ability to work collaboratively. Over the last 12 months, the President’s Column has provided updates on club issues such as budgeting, communications, athletic excellence, and the member satisfaction survey. Summaries of major, sport and event committee activities can be found in the March Winged M or at theMAC.com. In addition to the efforts and activities summarized in these reports, this year there have been more than a dozen special ad hoc efforts underway with the goal of improving club processes and more responsibly using club resources. Trustees participated in many of these efforts, but members and staff did the heavy lifting. I want to highlight the results of their important work.

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Planning Capital Projects In collaboration with our outstanding facilities Director Elsa Lemoine and her staff, the club developed clear processes for planning and managing the roughly $6 million annual budget for facility improvements and maintenance. The ad hoc property utilization committee spent a year analyzing, weighting, evaluating and prioritizing more than 30 possible current and future facility needs. They also updated the Facility Master Plan and created a comprehensive document that can be used to objectively guide the importance and timing of future club improvements. Ultimately, they concluded that the footprint and expansion opportunities

Outgoing President Darcy Henderson, presented President’ Award, opposite to Craig Trull.

Outgoing Vice President Dwight Terry recognized the Multnomah Athletic Club’s 50-year members.

of the existing MAC campus have the potential to meet most of our future facility needs (other than parking).

A separate committee created a detailed flowchart and “complexity scorecard” to guide the planning and implementation of major capital projects. A third group presented a threeyear capital plan for future projects in excess of $500,000. The collective result of these efforts is that we have replaced our old system of a one-year turnaround for identifying, planning and executing capital projects with a more thoughtful, methodical, strategic and long-term approach that ensures a better use of member dollars and other club resources.

Renovation of the 50-meter Pool last summer addressed underlying structural deterioration.

Including members of the aquatics community in the project ensured that the appropriate stakeholders gave input on the major decision points. Key stakeholders from membership and staff have also guided the renovation of the main kitchen and ballroom. Beginning in May 2015, the renovation will address structural issues, update equipment in the kitchen, and make cosmetic and functional improvements in the ballroom. During the roughly four-month shutdown of the main kitchen, the Sports Pub and Joe’s will remain open, and Food and Beverage Director Cameron McMurray and Executive Chef Philippe Boulot have come up with creative ways to offset the temporary kitchen

closure, including expanded “Splash” food service in the Sun Deck Tent. 2016-2017 will bring a reconfiguration of staff offices, making way for additional exercise studios or program spaces. The 2015 board will soon identify capital project(s) for 2018, enabling planning to begin two to three years in advance. Our parking needs remain unmet, and in 2015, we will continue to push for a solution that benefits both the club and the neighborhood.

Keeping Membership Strong Managing membership levels and dues categories is a very precise and complicated effort. Planning and executing the huge variety of events and services for all ages and interests requires creativity and attention to detail. For many years, Member Services Director Linda Ornelas has managed all of these efforts with a staff that is enthusiastic, collaborative and

Planning and executing the huge variety of events and services for all ages and interests requires creativity and attention to detail. attentive. Linda will retire from the MAC this year, and she will be missed.

In January, 2014, the membership department and a group of members representing a wide variety of ages and membership types began planning the nuts and bolts for the 2014 lottery and, more importantly, took a look at how to show the club in the best light to those who might be interested in joining. The result: a membership draw that was oversubscribed by Continued on page 48

President’s Award Craig Trull was awarded the club’s President’s Award at the Annual Meeting, Feb. 3, 2015.

President Darcy Henderson presented the award to Trull.

The President’s Award honors a member who demonstrates leadership, sportsmanship and dedication to athletic participation, and has inspired other members through athletic achievement. Honorees can be seen in the Hall of Champions on the Basement level.

Trull has been a club member for more than 42 years. He has proven an accomplished athlete in several sports including tennis, golf and handball. In handball he earned several awards including, recently, a national championship.

Although known for his athleticism and his active role in promoting handball, Trull was

honored for his leadership and commitment to our gymnastics program.

Trull served as the Gymnastics Committee Chairman in the late 1990s and was on the committee for several years His involvement in the gymnastics program stemmed from his support for his two daughters, Courtney and Natalie, both of whom were members of the gymnastics team.

Trull’s work with the gymnastics team included serving as an announcer at team competitions and assisted the program in many ways from helping set up the equipment at competitions to attending booster and committee meetings.

Trull’s values are very much in keeping with those of the club, volunteering where needed and actively cheering on the successes of the program. WM

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P resident’s R eport Continued from page 47 significantly more than each of the past two lotteries – good news for the current and future health of the club. Membership will remain fixed at just over 17,000 resident members; those who had their ticket pulled in the lottery are now on a waiting list and will be invited to join the club as spots open up. The MAC can be overwhelming at first; if you happen to meet a new member, make sure to tell them about your favorite part of the club!

Recognizing the risks of the digital world in which we live, another group recommended a way to help ensure that MAC members remain as internet safe and secure as possible.

Another important component of our membership is the junior population. Despite the many teams, camps and activities for juniors, MAC’s youth don’t seem to have a home at the club during times when they are not participating in these specific activities. After receiving great input and ideas from ad hoc efforts over the last two to three years, the board formed a major committee that will work to improve programs and facilities for juniors. Among other improvements, a study area will be created later this year, removing the need for dedicated students to spread throughout the club looking for a quiet nook to do homework. Finding a home for this age group will benefit all members.

Like many private clubs, MAC continues to explore ways to retain legacy members – who eventually must decide whether to convert to

their own senior membership or resign – and attract new members in their early 30s. In 2014, the board overturned a recommendation that we discount the dues for this age group, but supported the idea of developing other strategies to retain this demographic.

Improving Logistics and Communication A number of other topics also were addressed this year. In response to concern about the impact of non-member athletic activities on club resources, past president Carl Burnham led a group that looked at athletic events that are held at the MAC and open to the general public, such as the State Games of Oregon and various high school championships. The committee concluded that tightening the approval process and improving communication and other logistics will lessen the impact on the club and improve the experience for club members and outside participants alike.

Creating the ideal website to offer the best user experience for members has been a challenge. And it is still in process. Fortunately, great minds are still at work contributing their expertise to this project and I am optimistic that we will see the fruits of their efforts in 2015.

Recognizing the risks of the digital world in Continued on page 50

Wall of Fame Induction MAC synchronized swimmer Elizabeth Wiita was named to the club’s Wall of Fame and honored at the 2015 MAC Annual Meeting.

• First place in 13-15 age group Figures in the 2012 UANA Pan Am competition, winning by a margin of 2.5 points

MAC Wall of Fame honorees are MAC members who have placed first or second in a national open competition, earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic team or who are nationally recognized for exceptional achievement in sport.

• First place in 18-19 age group Figures at the 2012 U.S. National Championships, swimming Honorary as a 15 year old

Like her sister, Katy, who is currently on the club’s Wall of Fame, Elizabeth grew up swimming in the club’s synchronized swim program.

Only 17 years old, it is hard to believe Elizabeth has accomplished so much is so little time. A few of her synchro highlights include: • Gold medals in both duet and team in the 2012 UANA 13-15 age group Pan Am competition

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• Gold medal in team at the 2013 UANA Junior Pan Am Games, which included a victory by the U.S. Junior National Team over the Canadian Junior National Team, the first since 2007 • Named to the U.S. National Team for six years.

Wiita is now a member of the 2014 Senior National Team; she continues to work on her goal of going to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janiero. WM

Outgoing Secretary David DeBlasio presented the minutes from the 123rd Annual Meeting.

P resident’s R eport Continued from page 48 which we live, another group recommended a way to help ensure that MAC members remain as internet safe and secure as possible. The recommendations of the Information Technology Security Ad Hoc Committee will be explored and implemented in 2016.

Something for Everyone Driven by his personal and professional interest in ensuring health and wellness for all, Trustee Doug Dawley, M.D. led a devoted and knowledgeable group of members and staff in the creation of a long-overdue coordinated wellness program for the club. What this group discovered is that there was already a wealth of offerings throughout the club that promote wellness among members (balance classes, the winter fit blitz, the foot clinic, lectures on topics to enrich body and soul, and much more), but many members were not aware of or utilizing these offerings. During the past two years, the wellness committee has wrapped its arms around all of these programs and activities, identified any gaps that need filling, and launched a new, comprehensive wellness program. Coordinated by staff member Keri Donovan, MAC Wellness will make it much easier for all members to live healthy lifestyles and enhance their quality of life.

MAC’s tradition of excellence is due in large part to the more than 600 members who contribute to club governance by donating their time, expertise and passion to committees and the board. This year we made a good system even better, by reaching out to more members who might be interested in joining a committee, and identifying ways to better share information

McAlpin Award MAC’s McAlpin Award focuses the spotlight on one member and his or her high level of exemplary dedication and commitment to the club. The award recognizes qualities of leadership, creativity, volunteerism, and committee participation through the execution of the club’s social offerings.

This year’s winner, Jan Jackson, has been actively involved since 2006 in a variety of committees and board sub-committees, and regularly volunteers through MACorps. This club leader has served on the Culture & Style, House and Communities Committees and chaired the Member Events Committee after having served for three years. Described as a “most humble and quiet leader,” Jackson

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with members who are potential board candidates.

I n Fe b r u a r y, 2016, the club will begin a yearlong celebration of its 125th anniversary.

Events for this celebration are still in various stages of planning, but I assure you that first and foremost it will be a suitable recognition of the club, its history, and its place in the community.

Thanks to many: In addition to the staff I have already mentioned, recognition should be given to Dr. Ed Stoner, Allison Beppler and Michole Jensen, our Athletic, Human Resources and Communications Directors, along with Chief Financial Officer/Assistant General Manager Tim Arbogast and, of course, General Manager Norm Rich. They, the other Directors, and the club’s staff of more than 500 employees keep the club running like a well-oiled machine.

I am also grateful to my wonderful husband, Mike Urness, who stepped in time and time again when the demands of the club took me away from my other responsibilities, and who offered much-needed reality checks about my priorities at the club and at home. My two children deserve credit for being so proud of their mom and so understanding every time I told them “mommy has to go to a meeting”.

Fortunately, my family loves this club as much as I do and will benefit in the years to come from the excellent work put forth in 2014. WM

contributes to members’ personal growth at the club and is always willing to offer guidance to less-experienced members to help improve their membership experiences.

Respected by those around her for fairness and integrity, Jackson is described by her peers as a “great influencer of club standards and culture.”

A daily visitor to the club, Jackson strives consistently to improve life around her and those at the club, including serving as a section leader for the annual MLK Day Clean-up.

“She wants MAC to be as member-friendly as possible,” according to one of her nominators.

“She personifies that goal in her interaction with members – whether greeting new members at new member orientations or volunteering for special projects.” WM

Outgoing Treasurer Ann Blume gave the club annual financial report.

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M eet the New T rustees

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Each year the Nominating Committee identifies potential candidates for the Board of Trustees. After surveying a wide variety of members, the committee debates, narrows its list, and finally approves four new candidates. The new trustees approved at the Annual Meeting have begun their three-year terms.

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he way Todd Husband sees it, his MAC committee experience mirrors his personality. Over the past 12 years, he’s served on committees that represent nearly every aspect of the club: Budget and Finance, Ethnic Diversity, Member Events, Nominating, Balladeers, Entertainment, Exercise and Conditioning, and Walking and Hiking, chairing the latter four.

“I’ve never had any one particular interest. I’m always moving around, seeing what life has to offer,” Husband says. “I have an insatiable curiosity that never seems to be satisfied. And then I meet great people and they talk about one thing and it segues into something new.”

His committee involvement started innocently enough. Former Trustee Dwight Terry was on the treadmill next to Husband and asked him if he’d like to serve on the Entertainment Committee, which Terry was chairing.

“I said, ‘I don’t know anything about entertainment,’ and he said, ‘good, neither do I,’” Husband recalls with a chuckle. “It started with helping out a friend, and it eventually turned into a passion.”

Regardless of the activity, Husband has always stayed involved with the club through volunteering. The 2013 McAlpin Award winner has helped with family events, social activities, gymnastics meets, the annual decathlon, holiday decorating and more.

Husband was born in San Francisco but raised in Portland. His mother’s side of the family goes back four generations in the city,

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and the family joined the club before Husband started grade school.

He remembers attending prime rib dinners in the old building, and being required to meet dress code standards, even at the age of 5. He attended school in Oregon, and after graduation, acquired a “montage of entrepreneur experience,” working as an investor and broker, and helping to manage startup companies.

Husband says he’s “honored” to be chosen for the board, and has a few initiatives for his tenure as a trustee.

“One thing I’d like to see occur is moving from question to answer as efficiently as possible,” Husband says. “I’m hoping that At Your Service is a good starting point that will guide us in a proper and helpful direction.”

Husband’s conversation is interrupted – as it often is – by someone he knows stopping by to say hi. That’s a common occurrence for someone who has become such a mainstay at the club. “The club has become a major component of my life,” he says, “it’s like my home away from home.”

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n her 11 years as a MAC member, Laura Martin has seen just about every facet of the club. That happens when you serve on groups as varied and important as the Athletic, Property and Nominating committees. But it’s the first committee she sat on – synchro, which she eventually chaired – that has left her with some of her fondest MAC memories.

“Every time I watch a Synchronized Swimming exhibition with participants from age 5 to 95,” she says, “I am reminded of the longstanding, valuable traditions that make the MAC what it is today.”

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M eet the New Trustees Continued from page 52 Martin joined the club over a decade ago with her husband, Gerald Chew, and daughter, Madeline Chew, through the Diversity Admissions program. Madeline was involved in the synchro program almost immediately, and Martin became a regular at yoga classes and in MAC’s restaurants. Her breadth of experience with the club helped her get the nod to become a trustee.

“I have been involved in the committee system for most of time I have been a member,” Martin says, “and feel that it is important to contribute my time to an organization that has had such a positive influence on my family.”

Martin was born in a rural area near Greeley, Colo., and graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting. She worked as a CPA in Denver, and eventually moved to San Francisco, where she worked in the SEC and Shareholder Department at Wells Fargo. She met and married Jerry, and the two moved between San Francisco, Denver and eventually Vancouver, B.C., where they lived after Madeline was born. After living in several big cities, they decided Portland would be the best place to raise a family.

When Madeline began school, Martin became very active in the parent teacher club at Riverdale Elementary, where she met her eventual real estate partner. After working for Realty Trust in the Lake Oswego Office, Martin co-founded Dunthorpe Properties, PC, where she works today. Martin looks forward to bringing the knowledge she gained during a career in accounting and real estate to the Board of Trustees.

“There are a lot of issues facing every board, and of course, this year is no exception,” she says. “I hope that my attention to detail, desire to know “how things work” and listening skills will help in my time serving on the board.”

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arlis Miller didn’t need anyone to talk her into a MAC membership. Miller and her husband, Dennis Thompson, knew it was a perfect fit for their lifestyles “We recognized from the first moment we entered what a special club it is,” she recalls. “You have people of all ages enjoying activities, food, friends, and athletics in one amazing club.”

Miller also appreciates the way the club honors its history while “remaining agile” to adapt to changing interests and demographics.

After missing out during a lottery, Miller became a member in 1999 when Thompson was brought on as a member coach. While she started by getting involved in the Squash Committee, Miller quickly branched out, serving on the House, Nominating and Property committees before earning a slot on the Board of Trustees.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie the committee system offered and the friendships that were created,” she says. “It’s an honor to give back to the club and use my professional and volunteer experiences to ensure it remains vibrant and flourishes..”

Miller is a regular in the pools for swimming and water exercise, in the restaurants, and also in the Exercise and Conditioning Room,

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where she’s been spending countless hours rehabbing from double knee replacement.

Miller was born and raised in Montana and moved to Oregon to attend graduate school at Oregon State.

“While we were dating, Dennis advised me that he was never leaving Oregon,” she says. “Our jobs brought us to Portland.”

Miller has a diverse work history. She was hired early in the formation of Kampgrounds of America – better known as KOA – which she says “provided a great learning opportunity in a startup corporate environment.” She was also an administrator and instructor at Montana State University-Northern, an administrator at Portland State University, and executive director of the Oregon Community Service Commission/AmeriCorps. Miller now works as an Organizational and Leadership Development Consultant.

Her primary goal while serving on the board is simple: “I want to ensure the club remains relevant and thrives.”

Bob Radler

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obert Radler grew up around MAC, just not the one in Portland. A Wisconsin native, Radler’s parents were members of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, and he fondly remembers trips to the club with his dad, where he swam, played squash, and reveled in the club’s family-friendly atmosphere.

“They wanted you in there. They basically let us have our run of the place, and it was pretty darn sweet,” Radler said of his boyhood jaunts to Milwaukee Athletic Club. “And I came here and it was pretty kid-oriented, and getting more so. So my boys were able to have that same kind of experience.”

Radler and his wife, Barbara, joined MAC nearly 18 years ago, and his sons were active in the competitive swim program. He built lasting friendships with other swim-team parents when he chaired the Swim Committee, volunteered at meets and accompanied the team to its annual meet in Pendleton. And while Radler’s two sons, Mark and David, are now graduated from college, Radler still spends time at the club with other swim-team parents. Notably, a small group of them meet at 5:25 a.m. every Friday morning to work out with Coach Gary Leach, weekly sessions affectionately referred to as “Gary’s House of Pain.”

“When we first joined it was about the kids, but I love to work out and spend time with the friends I developed through youth swimming,” Radler says. “MAC is a great community, and that’s unique. You see other clubs, and they don’t have the same sense of community as the MAC.” Along with those workouts, Radler and Barbara now spend more time in the club’s restaurants. “The thing you’re starting to see with (Food and Beverage Director) Cameron (McMurry) and the chef (Philippe Boulot) is the food has dramatically improved,” he says.

Radler was born and raised in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.

However, he spent a good portion of his youth in the far northern reaches of Wisconsin at a cottage about 23 miles from the nearest stop sign. He went to college at Iowa State before earning a law degree in Washington, D.C. After a stint doing real estate law, he found his way into workers compensation defense. “It’s a small unique field that has a ton of litigation, it probably suited my personality better,” he says.

After co-founding the firm Radler, Bohy, Replogle & Conratt, LLP, he recently went into semi-retirement. Of course, he will need the extra time as he joins the Board of Trustees. Radler wants to focus on increasing youth programming opportunities and retaining young members, increasing volunteerism, and increasing the club’s social media presence.

“I’ve gotten so much out of the club from being on committees and developing friendships, and I feel like this is a chance to get even and give a little back,” he says. WM

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C ommittee R eports TWO THouSAnD Fourteen

Athletic The Athletic Committee had another active year overseeing and assisting the 22 sport committees that create outstanding experiences for all MAC members through various social activities, athletic events and classes. We strive to encourage a welcoming atmosphere to make it easy to join a sport activity. Try something new this year.

Under the leadership of budget subcommittee Chair Lorne Dauenhauer, we submitted a proposed $737,379 budget for new equipment, committee funds and money for eligible elite athletes representing MAC to receive partial reimbursement for travel to athletic events around the country.

Sixty-six athletic members and 96 member coaches continue to be a vital part of our MAC athletic DNA, enhancing and complementing our sport programs at no cost to MAC members.

John Helmer III Athletic membership subcommittee Chair Dennis Thompson oversees these programs that bring in exceptional athletes and coaches who demonstrate superior skills, along with outstanding personal character.

Awards subcommittee Chair Kathy Dodds was responsible for compiling nominees and selecting award winners for the Joe Loprinzi, Al Tauscher and President’s awards, recognizing outstanding service, infectious inspiration, and athletic prowess in our MAC community.

Policy subcommittee Chair Steve Brown navigated our board charge to “integrate recreation and wellness into our athletic policies,” along with incorporating the new Major Capital Procedures.

The Athletic Excellence Survey (Derrick Cameron, chair) was administered again this year and has been a valuable tool in assessing MAC staff performance and member satisfaction with our sport programs. We are considering conducting this survey every other year due to survey fatigue.

Available and adequate floor space continues to be a challenge for many sport activities, including a fledging table tennis program that was added this year under Diversified Sports (Judith Perry, chair).

We welcomed Allison Lee as our new liaison to the Athletic Committee from the Communications Committee. Many sport committee challenges stem from communication issues and a direct sounding board has been beneficial.

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An ad hoc 125th anniversary subcommittee (Marilyn Whitaker and Kyle Goulard, co-chairs) was created to guide and assist sport committees to develop significant events for this celebration in 2016.

The athletic director vs. athletic chair monthly sport challenge continued this year, giving us both the opportunity to try some new activities and reacquaint with some old. Dr. Ed Stoner proved to be a worthy competitor.

Results were reported at each monthly meeting to the enjoyment of many.

Thank you to Dr. Stoner for his sage guidance, Pete Greer for his able assistance, Sarah Burchard for her organizational aptitude, and to Athletic Committee members for their hard work and dedication. Thanks also to our supportive board liaisons Scott Sakamoto and Janice Marquis. uCommittee members: Steve Brown, Derrick Cameron, Julie Carpenter, Lorne Dauenhauer, Kathy Dodds, Kyle Goulard, Antonia Green, Mark Holman, Judith Perry, Wes Post, Sue Rimkeit, Raj Sarda, Frank Susak, Dennis Thompson, Marilyn Whitaker and Deanne Woodring

Diversity The Diversity Admissions Committee experienced another successful year in 2014. The 13 dedicated committee members, supported by strong staff from Member Services, have worked hard to fulfill the committee’s mission, which states, “the purpose of the Diversity Admissions Program is to increase the racial diversity of the Multnomah Athletic Club to better reflect the community in which we live.”

The Diversity Admissions Committee formed in 1996, as one part of the Civil Membership Program, and is the only portion of that program that has continued. The trustees and current club members continue to support the committee’s mission.

Originally titled the Ethnic Diversity Committee, the last triennial review revised the title to the Diversity Admissions Committee to more accurately communicate the committee’s mission to MAC members and applicants.

Holly Lekas Key evidence of the 2014 committee year’s success is the increase in nominations received and processed. This year’s committee received 38 nominations from Multnomah Athletic Club members, which is an increase of 16 from last year. Of those nominations, 24 have been referred to the trustees by the

C ommittee R eports committee for review to receive an invitation for membership. Currently, the committee has seven applications still in process.

After a significant amount of discussion and inquiry, the committee identified a need to review the nomination criteria. With staff and trustee support, a subcommittee met to make revision recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The committee believes that improved clarity of communication regarding the criteria will increase success of nominated candidates.

Of special note for this year is the committee’s innovative partnership with the Early Bird Committee. The two committees collaborated in planning and providing a unique event in early October for MAC members.

Working with the Nikkei Legacy Center: Oregon Endowment Center, members experienced traditional Japanese treats while learning about the World War II Japanese internment. The museum had a special exhibit of artwork created by internees, which impressed visitors and encouraged many to make a second visit. The Diversity Admissions Committee is committed to finding unique ways to increase MAC members’ awareness of the committee’s mission.

If you know someone who is interested in joining Multnomah Athletic Club via the Diversity Admissions Program, please visit theMAC.com or contact the Membership Office at 503-517-7280. uCommittee members: Christo de Villiers, Roman Hernandez,Vishnu Jetmalani, Kathryn Joyce, Elisabeth Kang, Lauren Kim, Henry “Chip” Lazenby, Chair Holly Lekas, Barbara Meyer, Eneida Nemecek, Marcella Renner, Nancy Sergeant, Irma Valdez and John Vosmek; and board liaisons: Linda Higgons and David Horstkotte

Communications Committee It was a busy year for the Communications Committee. Mambo Communications conducted an in-depth audit of the Communications Department, interviewing MAC members and reviewing our different communication channels, including The Winged M, our website, emails, social media, posters, etc. Mambo determined that channels such as The Winged M and MACtivities are functioning very well. Others, such as our website, mobile and group emails, clearly have room for improvement.

David Horstkotte One important finding was the growing importance and challenge of effectively connecting with “digital natives.” How many teenagers do you know who use their cell phones to place calls? Most text, surf the Web and use Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter or other apps to connect with their friends and the world around them. This demographic will soon be aging up into our “super-user” category and, for them, The Winged M will have little relevance. Adapting to connect with this member demographic will be of growing importance.

Member frustration with our website is understandable, and we hear you loud and clear. Last spring we launched a new website associated with our internal club management database system. Our hopes for seamless real-time integration of reservations and registrations have never been realized. Tennis reservations, in particular, have been a challenge. We are in the process of exploring a new website that not only addresses our challenges, but provides a robust search function and better user experience.

In the coming year, also look for progress on improved group emails, social media, digital displays and, hopefully, a robust mobile app.

house What is the difference between women’s leggings and yoga pants – and why should we care?

The House Committee is charged with creating and enforcing many of the Club Rules within MAC. One of the rules has to do with dress code: what clothing is appropriate to wear in various locations within the club. Athletic attire is not allowed on the main floor or in the central elevator. Yoga pants are athletic attire, but leggings are not. Yet, when yoga Julie Branford pants became commonly seen street attire, they look no different from leggings or tights. Why, then, should yoga pants be banned from the main floor and center elevator?

The House Committee dealt with this issue, as well as with the concern about wearing tennis attire in the Sports Pub this year.

The House Committee also looked at club areas where junior members may be, either escorted or on their own, and made recommendations to the Board of Trustees for modifications and clarifications of some of the rules.

Fortunately, the majority of MAC members and guests abide by the Club Rules, making the club a delightful venue for many people and activities. Unfortunately, a few members and guests behave in an inappropriate manner, requiring investigation and/or intervention by the House Committee. When there is a perceived infraction, a subcommittee of House Committee members is charged with investigating and making a recommendation: “not in violation” or “in violation of.” The House Committee then reviews the subcommittee report and makes a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees makes the final determination on member discipline. This year, we had only about one or two “situations” a month, which is excellent when one considers the number of members and guests visiting the club each year. The typical problems we deal with are in the categories of behavior unbecoming a member, disorderly conduct, card scanning violations, and disregard for guest policies.

The parking lot can be a dangerous place. Please drive slowly and park within the lines. And report any accident, no matter how minor, to the manager on duty. Thanks to those who served on the committee. uCommittee members:Tim Gillette, Jan Jackson, Dianne Johnston, Carol Juckeland, Bobbi Knight, Nelson Lam,Tanya McGee, Dan Morris, Kevin Noall, Kelly Paxton, Marianne Ritchie, Carrie Stevens and Todd Welch; and board liaisons: David Horstkotte and Janice Marquis

Member Events What do the Grease Sing-along, an evening Holiday Fashion Show, and a tequila tasting have in common? They were all successful events undertaken by activity committees this year. The Member Events Committee oversees eight activity committees planning a variety of different events for our membership. This was a busy year for Member Events, as it oversaw the planning of 136 events that served nearly 17,000 MAC members and their friends and families in 2014.

D’Anne O’Neill The Member Events Committee had a board charge to work with the Family Events Committee “to research and compile a summary of successful/competitive/popular birthday party offerings in the Portland market for management to use in creating a member-friendly, full-service birthday program with the goal to capture additional business and increase member satisfaction Continued on page 58

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C ommittee R eports Member Events Continued from page 57 and loyalty.” The subcommittee assigned to this task put a great deal of thought and energy into forming a program. Chaired by Carol Robertson, the subcommittee developed a comprehensive list of local venues, activities and costs as a means of comparison to use in developing a birthday party program for MAC. In the end, the board and management used the committee’s recommendations in developing a new birthday party program to provide a more comprehensive service to MAC families in planning their birthday celebrations.

There was a continued focus by the committee on implementing cross committee events. The Grease Sing-along is an excellent example of three committees, Social Activities, MelloMacs and Balladeers, working together to put on an event enjoyed by members of all ages. We look forward to Annie in 2015. The addition of an evening event by Culture and Style for the Holiday Fashion Show also proved to be a huge success, with all three shows selling out.

The Al Tauscher and McAlpin awards have a very special place in the hearts of the committee members. We are able to meet and hear about so many extraordinary teen and adult members and all that they are doing to help others in our community and here at MAC. It makes me proud to be a member of a club that includes so many members who give back in such varied and generous ways.

This year’s Member Events Committee members were an outstanding and dedicated group of men and women. Without the support and endless work of the Member Services team of Nicole Grieder, Mandy Beasley, Sybil Guggenheim and Abby DenUyl, none of what we plan for would be accomplished.

It has been a wonderful year to chair the Member Events Committee, thank you so much for the opportunity. u Committee members: Dick Allen, Sharon Alport, Annie Duden, Nancy Gast, Marisa Hernandez, Sandy Little, Carol Robertson,Teri Simpson, Ellen Sweeney and Erika Wrenn; and board liaisons: Linda Higgons and Robert Nunn

Membership The Membership Committee reviews and recommends qualified applicants to the Board of Trustees for election to membership. This past year the committee processed the remaining applicants from the 2012 lottery and began reviewing 2014 lottery applications. In addition, the committee reviews legacy, spouse and other applicants. By the end of the committee year, the committee expects to have processed 327 applications for membership.

The committee also reviewed requests for 342 Dave Brezinski resignations, 19 reinstatements, seven medical inactive status requests, and seven exceptions to membership policies. The committee also reviews courtesy memberships annually.

During the 2014 lottery, held Oct. 14, we drew the following number of applicants by category: 343 senior family; 181 individual; 44 senior family under 35; and 102 individual under 35. These applicants will be considered over the next three years as membership slots become available.

In order to improve the overall transparency of the process of becoming a member of Multnomah Athletic Club, the work of the Membership Committee was highlighted and explained in detail in an article in the January 2015 issue of The Winged M written by committee member Tom Sidley.

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The Membership Committee was comprised of capable, committed individuals who contributed significantly to the club (see names below).

I thank them for their help and their service.

I also want to thank trustees Scott Sakamoto and Mike Wells. They served ably as trustee liaisons to the committee, attending monthly meetings, and providing board information updates to keep the committee informed throughout the year.

Finally, the work of the committee would have been much more difficult without the dedicated work of Member Services Director Linda Ornelas, Membership Manager Dave Hanna, and Member Services Specialists Kevin Pollack and Megan Riley. I appreciate their professionalism, wealth of knowledge, and their positive attitude in assisting the committee in completing its tasks for the year. uCommittee members: Suzanne DeStephano, Pat Fuller, Fay Gyapong, Seth Harris, Becky Jones, Lorraine Lesher-Boulton,Terry Lewis, Sandy Moore, Janae Pyle, Karen Sheridan and Tom Sidley

Property The 2014-15 Property Committee members had a busy and productive year monitoring and establishing policies; managing and implementing capital budgets for construction, improvements and replacement; ensuring maintenance of our club’s 600,000-plus square feet and physical assets; and planning for future capital projects. Our year of service was interesting and very successful.

The Property Committee had three standing Marlis Miller subcommittees: maintenance, chaired by Paul Murphy; budget, chaired by Tom Bard; and arts, chaired by Mary O’Connor with John Becker serving as liaison. Each subcommittee invested many hours to bring their expertise for the benefit of the club. The contributions were numerous and involved suggested repairs, maintenance, upgrades and improvements. The arts subcommittee hosted art shows, and this year proposed a commissioned sculpture and continued to acquire art while maintaining our existing collection.

The Property Committee had six ad hoc subcommittees this year: sustainability, chaired by Molly Hatfield, which helped focus on energyefficiency strategies and is participating with staff on the fifth Strategic Energy Management cohort from Energy Trust of Oregon; 50-meter Pool renovation, chaired by Tom Walsh, which completed the renovation on time and on budget; Kitchen-Ballroom remodel, chaired by Tom Bard, which provided input for design and improvements; architectural review, chaired by Kirk Hay, which ensured compliance with MAC financial policy to maintain professional architectural expertise; wood floors, chaired by Mark Boshears, which provided an opportunity to determine a wood-floor maintenance schedule; and At Your Service capital project, chaired by Marlis Miller, which provided guidance for the new space.

Special thanks to Trustees Robert Nunn and Linda Higgons for their support; to Norm Rich and Tim Arbogast for their guidance; and to Elsa Lemoine for her expertise and leadership.

Thank you, Property Committee members, for your commitment to MAC and the countless volunteer hours you served to help maintain and strengthen our club. MAC is a special place because of the members, and I had the privilege of serving on the Property Committee with smart, talented, passionate and energetic people. It has been an honor.

Thanks to the committee members (see below) and to the Facilities staff, who provided invaluable support to the Property Committee. That includes Elsa Lemoine, Diane Kelley, Cole Lathrop, Christine Draper,

C ommittee R eports and Dwayne Brantley, long-time Physical Plant Manager, who retired this year. Norm Rich and Tim Arbogast provided Executive Management insights and input. uCommittee members: third year members:Tom Bard, Mark Carnese, Jerry Powell and Kathy Spere; second year members: MacGregor Hall, Kirk Hay, Paul Murphy, Kandis Brewer Nunn and Grant Yoshihara; first year members: John Becker, Mark Boshears, Molly Hatfield, William Lee, Laura Martin, Ian Mickelson and Tom Walsh; and board liaisons: Robert Nunn and Linda Higgons

Strategic Planning Initially, it looked to be a relatively quiet year for the Strategic Planning Committee, as a new Strategic Plan was several years off and SPC did not have a board charge. That being the case, and with many committee members new to strategic planning, we began the year by educating ourselves about the process before conducting a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). That process, together with some additional exercises, built a strong foundation for the future work of SPC. Jamie Daigle A significant accomplishment this year included the development and recommendation that was approved by the board for a five-year work cycle for the committee, and shortening the length of time between new strategic plans from 10 years to five. The next strategic plan will be developed in 2016. Because the SPC is a five-year commitment, every committee member will have the

opportunity to participate in the development of the club’s Strategic Plan during their tenure. Going forward, the committee will be more involved in educating the membership about our Strategic Plan and work with other committees to help guide their involvement in the strategic direction of the club.

… With many committee members new to strategic planning, we began the year by educating ourselves about the process before conducting a SWOT analysis.

The committee also annually reviews the status of the Strategic Plan and monitors the ongoing strategic initiatives. This task involves all aspects of the club and requires the input of many. Last year’s SPC developed a tracking table to streamline the process. This year, a concerted effort to update the format and information contained therein was undertaken and was accepted by the board in December.

I would like to extend a well-deserved “thank you!” to the committee members (see below) for all of their hard work and diligence this year.

Special thanks to Melania Oppat for handling all of the details and to Tim Arbogast for being a great source of institutional knowledge. uCommittee members: Ann Blume, Kirby Fox, Rebecca Frinell, Fred Gast, Jr., Rob Gray, Lori Hesse, Linda Iverson, Hunt Norris, Bob Radler, Scott Sakamoto, Scott Stevens, Patty Thompson,Tricia Walker, Carolyn Whittemore and Reidun Zander. WM

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C ommittee R eports Building Upon MAC’s Tradition of Excellence in Athletics

u Committee members: Michael Barmarche, Chuck DeVoe, Don Fitchett Chair Jim Laird, William Meyer, Sue Moerer, Linda Rankin, Mary Ross; and Athletic Committee liason Marilyn Whitaker

Basketball MAC basketball continued to build on its excellent tradition in 2014. The program provided opportunities for MAC members young and old and enhanced the club’s outstanding reputation in the community.

The Basketball Committee offered several avenues for members to enjoy the game and the great facilities our club offers. Whether it was in fall and winter house leagues or the annual Ray Doug Post Martinelli Hack Hoop Open and Outdoor 3-on-3 Tournament, there was something to offer members of all levels of skill and interest.

Success continued in the junior program thanks to the efforts of coaches and MAC employees. Competitive teams were fielded for girls and boys from the third through eighth grades. MAC also offered a plethora of clinics throughout the year, serving kids of all ages, and even hosted Damian Lillard’s weeklong summer camp.

MAC competitive teams, both young and old, performed extremely well in 2014. Our fourth-grade team finished first in state, and several others finished near the top. The adult teams returned to glory winning four out of five divisions in the regional PCAC tournament and three out of five divisions in the national NACAD tournament.

It was an exceptional year for the program, and we look forward to building upon the success in 2015. Please come join us regardless of age or skill level and enjoy what MAC basketball has to offer. u Committee members: Brian Currier, Scott Dougherty, Matt Foster, Eric Heinle, Mark Hesse and Darci Keljo

Cycling In 2014 we brought aboard two new coaches and embarked on a rich assortment of challenging Wednesday night rides along with the traditional second Saturday rides, leading to overall increased ridership for the year.

The 2014 coaching staff of four provided an excellent opportunity for riders of all abilities to increase riding skills and street-safety awareness.

Many improved on hill climbing, pace line work and Don Fitchett rider safety. Their positive attitudes and willingness to help every skill level truly put a positive spin on the 2014 season. This positive momentum will continue into the 2015 cycling season.

The Wednesday rides offered cyclists many opportunities to challenge themselves, from extensive hill rides, high-tempo pace line riding, and roadriding strategy. The Wednesday night rides began after daylight-savings time and were roughly one hour in duration, progressing into challenging multihour rides coinciding with the long summer daylight hours.

The second Saturday ride began with more than 15 who braved the rain. Rider participation steadily increased to the annual July Wine Ride, where approximately 85 riders participated. August included two Saturday rides to assist those who participated in the 2014 challenging Cycle Oregon.

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The committee is looking forward to increasing participation in 2015 and is excited to meet and ride with members interested in cycling.

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Dance/group exercise It was an exciting year for group exercise. The 50-meter Pool renovation and accompanying relocation of Studio 2 to the design center was a significant event affecting Group Exercise this year, but there was much more going on. To continue to offer variety and appeal to a diverse member group, Group Exercise has continued to offer new programs.

This year’s new programs include the Cardio Fusion Series, Maxed Out, Cardio Core Fundamentals, Tai Chi, Insanity, BOSU Body and Contemporary Dance Fitness. In addition, we soon Maria Bruce will be adding a Throwback Thursday step class.

Old favorites such as Zumba, Max Force, Spin, Nia, and Evolution still remain, and are as popular as ever. All this makes for continued new challenges to our fitness and fun.To keep up with all the classes, Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle has added several new instructors. New to the MAC are Ana Chaud (Zumba), Michelle Damis (Cardio Core Fundamentals), and Jennifer Hansen (Balance). Every year, we honor one of our Group Exercise/Dance instructors with the Joan Harmony award of excellence. Our instructor of the year for 2014 was Kirsten Kler.

In addition, some of our instructors have offered workshops to members.

Nia instructor Anita Stark offered a series of workshops titled Through Movement We Find Health, which develops body literacy by understanding our bones, joints muscles, connective tissues and vital systems to optimize our physical, mental and emotional fitness.

The Dance/Group Exercise Committee has continued to add protocols to enhance the experience of every member attending classes. This year we finalized and implemented the Group Exercise Code of Conduct. The Code can be found at theMAC.com.

More than 300 MAC members enrolled in our dance program of 54 classes per week, conducted by 16 instructors. The program’s instructors continue to shine as performers themselves, with many appearing on stages in Portland and around the world. Laura Haney, the dance program supervisor and head coach, administers both the recreational dance program, as well as the competitive MAC Company dancers. Melissa Nornes is the dance program assistant, and Erin Zintek is the assistant coach and leader of the Junior Company dancers.

The annual MAC Dance recital was held in June at the Newmark Theatre, with 140 performers (ages 6 and up) and attendance of nearly 700. The annual mini-recital was an in-house opportunity for the youngest dancers (age 3 to 6) to have a show of their own before 300 guests.

The MAC Company dancers participated in four local and regional competitions. MAC hosted the fourth annual Young Choreographers Competition for dance students from the Portland community. Additional Company performances included the Northwest Dance Theatre Spring Gala (by invitation), Family Friday and the MAC Street Fair. The team qualified 10 dances for the NYCDA national competition held in July in New York, where Anna Dickson also competed for the National Senior Outstanding Dancer title. Throughout its season, the team was consistently recognized for outstanding talent and choreography.

C ommittee R eports Thanks to the Company Dancers’ Parent Booster Club and President Kathy Allcock for their commitment and support of the dance program.

All in all, an exciting year.

exercise and collaborate with the neighbors in our community. Do you have what it takes to be an Early Bird? Join us and find out.

u Committee members: Kathy Allcock, Nina Ball, Maria Bruce, Charles Deavers, Debbie Dutton, Ann Gerson, Laura Haney,Vishnu Jetmalani, Diane Zusman,Victoria DuVal; and liaisons Antonia Green, Darrell Duvauchelle and Will Cath

u Committee members: Nancy Ankorn, Sandy Bacon, Ione Clair, Jan Collins, Erin Dineen, Susan Hale, Mark Holman, Holly Lekas, Cindy Moody, Kim Nordstrom, Gary Pape, Martha Powell, Chair Marcella Renner, Alison Rosenblum, Jan Tysoe, Leslie VanBellinghen, Bill Zander; and staff liaisons Darrell Duvauchelle and Will Cath

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Exercise & Conditioning

Continuing to inspire athletes of all ages and athletic ability, more than 75 members competed in the 41st annual Spring Decathlon, Ironman and Ironwoman competitions in 2014. Participants challenged themselves to compete in at least 10 events in the areas of conditioning, strength, speed and skill. Participants celebrated at an awards banquet and had a great time. The record board located in the basement level again had to be updated due Brett to amazing performances.

Moshofsky Friends and family members made up this year’s traditional two-person teams and competed in the October/November Team Decathlon. Seven committees also fielded teams.

For the second year we organized Decathlon preparation events in February and March. These events transitioned to a Try-athlon event in 2015 that was coordinated with the Exercise and Conditioning Committee’s Winter Blitz. We continued making Decathlon a year-round event that gives members the opportunity to better maintain their workout regimen and get feedback on their success.

Another exciting accomplishment is the conception and budgeting of an interclub event with the Washington Athletic Club. Our eight top decathletes need to get ready for a showdown in May. Plan to participate in the 2015 Decathlon events.

Thank you to staff liaison Nancy Petit and fitness coordinator Will Cath.

The Exercise and Conditioning Committee had a very busy year, starting with a discussion of the discontinuation of the Human Performance Lab, and execution of the staff’s plan for reconfiguring the strength training equipment (grouping like pieces, per feedback obtained from the committee and club surveys).

A lot of discussion was held on reformatting the main committee events to better align them to the theme of Fit for Life, as well as increase participation rates. Fall Fitness started with a Family Fridays Joe Murphy event, participation in the Winter Blitz is now up significantly over the past couple of years, and the Bench Press Competition now will incorporate the addition of a “repeat lift” category, which should boost event participation. We created both a brochure and logo (approval pending) to help publicize the E&C Room capabilities and committee events. Finally, we leveraged the high degree of committee members with a medical background to help address member concerns about recent service additions to the E&C Room. Special thanks to our liaisons: Nancy Petit (E&C Room), Dr. Nels Carlson (member coach), Will Cath (coordinator), and Derrick Cameron (Athletic).

u Committee members: Ron Bailey, Mark Barry, vice Chair Mark Bussey, Teri Cook, Randy Goldsmith, Scott Jonsson, Chair Brett Moshofsky, Shannon O’Brien, Stephen Scott, Frank Sherwood, Paul Trimble and Sarah Warner

Golf

Early Birds We came, we saw, we conquered before 7 a.m.

The Early Birds provide events that combine exercise, camaraderie and community between the hours of 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. Besides our usual early-morning antics, we managed to mix in some new and exciting events, which we hope are the beginning of a new norm for MAC members. New events this year included Mix It Up – an extended exercise class offering rare glimpses into daytime class offerings Marcella Early Birds would not normally experience; Beware Renner the Eyes of March, an event at the Eye Department; and Williams and Sonoma opened their doors for us at 5:30 a.m. for some winter holiday shopping. The pride and joy of our year was partnering with the Diversity Admissions Committee to collaborate in planning and providing an early morning event at the Oregon Nikkei Endowment Legacy Center, a museum devoted to bringing awareness of the World War II Japanese internment to the public. It has been a great year.

Whether you are twentysomething or seventysomething, the Early Birds are here to engage and inspire you to get involved in early-morning

u Committee members: Linda Craig, Kathleen Elliott, Mike Falkenstein, Ron Fraback, Irv Handelman, Shirley Ingram, William Kinsey, Chair Joe Murphy, Gloria Reich and Judie Simpson

This past year was an inspirational one for golf, as we built upon our growth from 2013. We expanded the Golf Committee and focused on growing club golf programs, seeking resources to support expansion and setting our sights on higher goals.

We presented a full calendar of events to start the season, which was a first. Efforts on programming allowed for updating traditional golf offerings and expanding others. At the Club Championship Debbie we added a social and an awards ceremony on the Bensching day of the event, moved the 19th Hole Banquet to the end of the season, and included a Committee Division in the annual scramble, where the Golf Committee team took the honors.

New offerings included the Bogeys and Brew nine-hole casual golf series, a Women’s Match Play team that competed in OGA’s WICP and finished fourth in their division, and an indoor demo day. The club also sent two golfers to compete in the NACAD tournament, which they won, giving MAC the right to host the tournament in 2015.

The committee put considerable effort into seeking resources to support golf programs. We added a second member coach, Adrian Burtner, in October, and submitted the first capital project request for an indoor golf center, which you may have heard about.

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Our efforts paid off with an overall increase in participation. We had 42 different club members participate in Bogeys and Brew, and 235 different club members participated in season events. We held a committee planning retreat for team building, review and groundwork for 2015. u Committee members: Chair Debbie Bensching, secretary Terri Cook, Seth Harris, Darin Vick, Chad Martin, Greg Marshall, Brett Hyland, Jamie Joss, George Johnson, Greg Wells, Sandy Moore, Sandy Larkins; member coaches Adrian Burtner and Robyn Lorain; Athletic Committee liaison Raj Sarda; and staff liaison Chad Failla

Gymnastics Ninety-eight gymnasts made up MAC’s competitive boys and girls teams this year.

The teams continued the strong tradition of winning with 35 individual state and 18 regional titles, and one Western national title. The level 8, 9 and 10 girls teams won Oregon State championship titles. Three team gymnasts moved on to compete at the collegiate level for Penn State, West Point and San Jose State. Patrick Casey, winner of the club’s Ken Boyko Mike Miller award, was named Oregon Optional Boy’s Gymnast of the Year.

The team hosted a number of events during the year, including the Bulldog Invitational, State Games of Oregon, Men’s Regional Championships and Portland-Sapporo Sister City Competition. The 31st annual MAC Open had more than 1,200 participants, one of the largest ever held. This event is such a success thanks to the countless hours put in by the coaching staff, along with thousands of volunteer hours contributed by the gymnasts and their families.

Optional boy’s coach Rob Saliski was voted Oregon Coach of the Year.

The boys team lost Assistant Coach David Ganz during 2014. However, he was replaced by Stephen Mercier.

Coaches on the girls team also received a number of honors during the year. Ivan Alexov was named to the national coaching staff, Meg Doxtator was named Region 2 Judge of the Year, Rob Petit was a presenter at the Region 2 Congress, and Molly Gill was elected the USA Gymnastics state chairman for Oregon.

MAC’s recreational gymnastics program continues to be strong, and attracts a number of talented gymnasts who feed the success of the competitive team as they progress with their skills.

A special thanks goes to the committee members, booster club members, and member coaches who help make this program the success that it is.

11-9 semifinal doubles match with partner Craig Trull. That was their first loss in national competition after winning 10 in a row. With every title, Grossenbacher gets closer to being the all-time national record holder, which he certainly will achieve soon.

MAC juniors Austin Biddle and Jordan Taylor logged successful national results; both made the doubles finals in their age groups. Jordan was ousted in the quarterfinals in singles, while Austin reached the semifinals. In the open division, top players Matt Steele and Aaron Garner edged out Conner Casey and Bob Herrera in the PNW doubles final.

As you read this article, MAC will have hosted its fourth collegiate nationals since 1990. Next year, in celebration of MAC’s 125th anniversary, we are hosting the national masters singles tournament. The last time we held this event in 2012, MAC had five players reach the finals in five separate brackets. We hope to repeat those unheard-of results.

Steve Grow is working with the city of Portland to improve the quality of one-wall courts, as this form of handball continues to grow in popularity. We have a city wide contingent of players, and it makes a great way to spend a summer day outside.

I cannot convey to you how well the handball fraternity was represented by your Handball Committee. The talent, work ethic and passion they have for the “perfect game” is unparalleled. It was a pleasure working with all of you. u Committee members: Josh Bateman, Dave Delaney, Bob Evenson, Co-Chair Aaron Garner, Bob Grant, Steve Grow, Chatten Hayes,Tom Hussey, Jean Kastner, Jarrad Krueger, Jay Maxwell, JD McLandrich, Mike Steele, Sean Steele, Kristen Steele, Dave Steinberg, Chair Craig Trull, John Van Gorder; and Athletic Committee liaison Mark Holman

Karate 2014 saw the Karate Committee support and send the most competitors in the past 10 years to the U.S. National Championships in Reno, Nev. These seven intrepid competitors came home with four gold, one silver and six bronze medals between them.

Karate also continued to offer non-karate students the opportunity to study self defense. Many students have filed through the traditional Japanese style of karate beginner classes that we offer, and a handful have made the commitment to continue. Laurie Farwell New and continuing members consistently train hard, compete and continue to grow in their abilities. We are very proud to have seen three of our members achieve the level of Shodan, or black belt. We know that Jim Prihoda, Maya Schell and Parker Wood will continue to train and offer assistance and inspiration to all of the students who follow them.

u Committee members: Shawn Hagel, Eric Larpenteur, Ria Look, Allison Packham, Scott Pozzi, Lee Rumaner,Tracy Savinar, Janine Wirth and David Wolfe

u Committee members: Elizabeth Baldwin, Sarah Baldwin, Scott Chauncey, Don Dominguez, Chair Laurie Farwell, Jim Prihoda, Maya Schnell; and coach Bill Plapinger

Handball

MerryMacs

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” Charles Dickens wrote back in 1859, and the handball program incurred both during 2014. We lost our patriarch, Irv Alten, just shy of his 96th birthday, and his wife, Gloria, six months later. They will be sorely missed. Irv lived and breathed handball and left his entire estate for the enhancement of the game.

MAC handball continued its national title streak, as Ed Grossenbacher collected three and Dave Steinberg one. Steinberg could have won another had he picked a better partner, having lost a tough

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Craig Trull

The MerryMacs celebrated their 60th year with water volleyball games, water therapy, fun, laughter and camaraderie. In May, we held our annual tournament with two teams, the Moonbeams and the Shining Stars, competing for the trophies. The Moonbeams were the winners and collected their prizes at the awards luncheon in June. Astrid Pieretti arranged this event.

Our summer activity in July was a picnic at the home of Karen Hook. What could be better than a potluck dinner with grilled salmon and barbecued

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C ommittee R eports chicken? The annual Christmas party took place in December. Thirty members and guests attended the luncheon with festively decorated tables and a gift exchange. Mary “I’ll never do this again” Alicia Scott chaired this successful party.

Plans are being made to have joint water volleyball games with the Polar Bears once a week. We are looking forward to this weekly play. We remember charter member, Marie Robinson, who died this year at 103.

Thanks to Mary Hilbers for writing the minutes and sending out flowers and cards; to Dorothy Hamlin for the 2014-15 roster booklet, and to all the MerryMacs for a very successful year. We appreciated the help and support of Aquatics Manager Lisa Virtue, department assistant Liz Johnston, and swim instructor Kevin McNamara, who kept score during our games. u Committee members: Ann Diestra, Dorothy Hamlin, Mary Hilbers, Karen Hook, Chair Dinda Mills, Casey Milne,Victoria Murphy, Nan Overall, Astrid Pieretti, Mary Alicia Scott and Celine Stroinski

Outdoor Activities Program The Outdoor Activities Program found great success in competition, programming and facilities expansion throughout the 2014-15 committee calendar.

Our climbing team was crowned regional champions in sport climbing (SCS) and placed second in the region in bouldering (ABS). Climber Brett Walker placed in the top three at ABS Nationals, placing him on the U.S. National Climbing Team. He placed sixth Taylor Boyko in the western hemisphere in both bouldering and sport climbing at the Pan-American games in Mexico.

Aaron Paulson competed in the U.S. Paracanoe Nationals at Lake Placid, N.Y., and placed in the top five in two disciplines. He continues his quest for a U.S. team spot in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

We continued our programming with ski trips to Sun Valley and Whitefish, camping at Hague Lake, scuba classes, river trips, and the annual cleanup of the Clackamas River. Javier Acevedo certified members in scuba diving. Sam Drevo provided opportunities to get in a kayak in the pool during the winter and outside in spring and summer.

Kathryn Huhn spearheaded a committee effort to build community with our outdoor-oriented membership. Look for exciting developments in 2015.

Many thanks to member coaches Avery Cook (climbing), Carl Miler (climbing), Kathryn Huhn (water), Sam Drevo (kayaking), and our excellent staff Kellie Halkinrude (department assistant), Drew White (head climbing coach) and Chad Failla (outdoor manager). u Committee members: Javier Acevedo, Chair Taylor Boyko, EK MacColl, Laura Middlestadt, John Patridge, Aaron Paulson, Connie Potter, John Raaf, Joanne Siegel, Brian Thompson; and Athletic Committee liaison, Wes Post

Pilates The Pilates Committee has experienced another busy and successful year.

We witnessed the arrival of the Pilates Studio’s long-awaited, state-of-the-art Core Align machines.

These allow members to experience Pilates in an upright and often deeper way. We celebrated our annual Pilates Showcase with an all new, week long extravaganza, This provided members with a multitude of opportunities to give Pilates a try through Ellen Kroppspecial daily class formats and day long studio openRogers house hours. A record number of members joined the classes and toured the studio, sampling all of the various pieces of

equipment. Many had never tried Pilates and learned how enhancing it can be to any athletic or fitness endeavor.

All of this was made possible by our great staff, lead by Cristi Dillon and in her stead, Rebecca Schefstrom; and our energetic committee members (see below). We are looking forward to a great 2015! u Committee members: Marilynne Eichinger, Sam Galbreath, Chair Ellen Kropp-Rogers, Steve Lagozzino, Elisa Larson, Debbie Madden, Marcy Patton, Malin Petrusich, Ed Schneider, Marybeth Stiner; and Athletic Commitee liason Wes Post

Polar Bears If you are a longtime member of MAC, you are likely to think the Polar Bears are a group of men who jump into an icy river on New Year’s Day. Fortunately, we no longer do that. We now play volleyball at noon on Wednesdays in the West Pool. We do not swim (the water is 4 feet deep), the exercise is moderate, we do not need outstanding athletic skills, and the fellowship is outstanding.

Our long-term goal is to have a great time. We do Jim Faville this by soothing arthritic knees, delaying heart attacks and strokes, and by maintaining positive attitudes.

We welcome new members. You must be under 100 years of age, own a swimming suit, and be a positive person. Upon arrival at the pool, you are warmly greeted, briefly instructed on the minimum rules of the game, and then you have great fun. We hope to see you at noon on Wednesdays. u Committee members: Dave Brownell, Chuck Corgan, Chair Jim Faville, Harry Groth, Bob McKillop, Don Morris, Dennis Muir, James Paulson and Stan West

Racquetball The racquetball program at MAC continued to grow during 2014. It was a year of new members, new events and growing success at all levels.

Our intramurals league, the heart of the program, grew under the leadership of Kurt Lender, generating a consistent 130 weekly league players each season (fall, winter and spring). Thanks to some great work by member coach Anne Griffin, women’s participation has grown dramatically, which in turn Mark has broadened participation at the tournament level Wiggington for mixed doubles. The Golden Masters program remains strong as well.

The Lincoln High School racquetball program, with more than 70 players (a good portion of whom are MAC members) has become one of the top teams in the state (they finished second in the recent state tournament). Sanjay Bedis, Bruce Reid and Member Coach David Szafranski are guiding that program to new heights.

Athletic members Lexi York and Gavin Usher both won national junior titles. And last year marked another successful Tournament of Champions, featuring the top eight professional players in the world, as well as a full regional tournament. It was a great success, with full grandstands and amazing play, and will return this May. And the fourth annual Racquetball Golf Tournament in July was the strongest ever. u Committee members: Sanjay Bedi, Gary Berger, Fritz Camp, Bill Crist, Vincent Galindo,Timm Locke, Pat Niedermeyer, John Pyrch, Mark van der Veer, Eric Visintainer, Liz Wainwright, Chair Mark Wigginton, Brian Zimmer; member coaches Anne Griffin and Dave Szafranski; club pro Hank Marcus; and staff liasons Robin Franklin and Pete Greer

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C ommittee R eports Race programs across the nation; developing and implementing a more robust fundraising platform to offset cost of participation for all athletes; and acquiring an inventory of speed skis for use by athletes.

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Ski The MAC Alpine Ski Team is in its second year under the strong leadership of full-time Head Coach Kate Morrell and Program Coordinator Justin Rackley. Following a long-range plan, crafted in committee more than four years ago, this program posted its best participation numbers in four years with 115 registered MAC athletes. We developed and debuted a new brand logo for the MAC Alpine Ski Team and deployed a new uniform program for Jeff Simpson all athletes and coaches. With the vision of growing and sustaining a highly competitive and regionally respected alpine ski racing program, our leadership team continues down a course of excellence.

The program is structured to improve the skills of all levels of skiers, offering dry-land training in the off season and on-hill options to train between one and four days per week, including alpine ski racing and freeride coaching. Last year, the program competed teamwide in local and regional competitive events, and sent athletes to regional and national championship events, producing regional podium placers and one national champion, masters athlete Willy Scroggins.

Our goals in the coming year include the deployment of a transportation program for athletes, improving and streamlining accessibility to training and competitive events; application to USSA for Podium Club status, which would recognize our program on the forefront of Elite Alpine

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u Committee members: Brian Bogatin, Brandon Hayes-Lattin, Sharon Johnson, Ben McKinley, Erik Otterholt, Rob Prall, Alan Pruder and Willy Scroggins

Squash MAC squash went through a transition in 2014, most markedly with the retirement of longtime head pro Khalid Mir and the arrival of his replacement Ashley Read, who brought in new ideas and players and created a dynamic offering of lessons, clinics, competitions and open-play opportunities.

Member coach Wendy Comstock and athletic member Sean Ryan transitioned to full membership and former Yale squash team captain Logan Greer Amy Gaddis joined as an athletic member. The popular singles and doubles squash leagues continued; women’s squash held a successful exchange with Lloyd Club players for competition, dinner and socializing. Our 2014 capital projects – an ice machine and ball machine – are highly used and appreciated.

MAC hosted top squash players from around the world, including local stars Adam Perkiomaki and Julian Illingworth, at the Oregon Open in February, and held a bronze tournament for juniors and the Wrightson Cup Doubles Tournament. MAC players continued to excel at all levels.

Julian Illingworth won his ninth national title, Alec Spiro was ranked in

C ommittee R eports the top 10 in BU13, Gordon Lam and Vaughan Siker ranked in the top 70 in BU15, and Anushka Gupta won the GU11 bronze championship.

My thanks and appreciation to the Squash Committee (see below). u Committee members: Richard Appleyard, Andy Barnett, Mark Bogdanoff, Emily Couch, Logan Greer, Will Gruner, Kara Hale, Josh Hilton, Nancy Keates,Tina Lee Lam, Nigel Nicholson, Kate Slott, David Spiro, Tom Taylor, Phoebe Trubowitz, Donna Wax, Erik Wohlgemuth; squash pro Ashley Read; and Athletic Committee liaison Steve Brown

Swimming 2015 was another outstanding year for the MAC swim community. My father always told me that with hard work and attention to detail, great things can be achieved. I am reminded of this regularly around the pool, by both the competitive teams and the fitness swimmers.

The junior team continues to represent the club, both locally and nationally, in a way that we can be proud of. It was a successful year for the team and Ron Williams for many individuals and coaches as well. The 11-to14 team placed second in the state short course championships in February. This is a tremendous accomplishment and testament to the hard work by our athletes and coaches. Many went on to place well in sectionals, and several placed in the top 10 nationally. In addition, Coach Gary Leach received the Oregon Swimming 2014 Coach Excellence Award. Thank you coaches, for helping us grow our children.

Our masters had another fantastic year. They had multiple top 10 national finishes and set several records along the way, their hard work and dedication is seen on a regular basis. Thank you for showing us we can be healthy and competitive after college.

The 50-meter Pool was down for renovation during the year. Thank you board, for approving this project. The improved environment is appreciated by all who use it. I would like to thank MAC staff and management for all of their help and support. It was not easy finding facilities for our athletes while they were displaced. The fact that they could continue to practice helped them to achieve great success. u Committee members: Joe Cooney, Brad Fennell, Ellen Ferguson, Jeff Gudman, Nancy Hinnen, Shanna Lonnquist, Ken Meyer,Victor Perry, James (Reggie) Sherwood, Scot Sullivan, Lauren Thies, Eric Wan, Chair Ron Williams; and Athletic Committee liaison Kathy Dodds

Synchro It was another amazing year for the MAC Synchronized Swimming program, with great successes for the junior and masters synchro participants.

The junior program had an outstanding season, from the U.S. Age Group Championships to a placement at the highest level of the sport. The junior program is producing even more national team qualifiers. Elli Wiita earned a spot on both the Tom Wiita Junior and Senior National Teams, and represented the U.S. at Junior Worlds in August. Andrea Percic narrowly missed a spot on the 13-15 Age Group National Team, swimming as a 13 year old.

The junior program also continues its dedication to sportsmanship and team bonding, hosting two synchrothons each year, as well as a holiday banquet, a very fun Halloween party, and a beautiful end-of-season banquet.

The masters also had an outstanding season. The program continued its new and popular recreational level of participation alongside the

competitive level. The program sent several competitors to the World Masters Championships in August and earned two gold medals, a silver and a bronze. The program also had strong representation at the U.S. Masters Championship in October, where they claimed several national titles and several other high placements.

Elli Wiita earned a spot on both the Junior and Senior National Teams, and represented the U.S. at Junior Worlds in August.

Head coach Lucie Svrcinova and assistant coaches Michele Kraus and Meryl Grandia each produced many finalists and champions this year, assisted by part-time assistant coach Marissa Montejano and various member coaches. Svrcinova has ably filled the role of head coach, leaving vacant a full-time assistant coach position.

The committee continues to grow and diversify in a balanced manner, representing all levels of the sport within the club. The committee has worked well together to meet various club deadlines for funding and fundraiser requests, as well as athletic member proposals, instituting masters program minutes, improving the synchronized swimming junior program survey, professional responses to the athletic fee increases, and continued willingness to go above and beyond to support the program in all areas. u Committee members: Anne Cleve, Nikki Berlin, Anne Hecht, Rebecca Kapanoske, Sophie Magee, Charlene Mann, boosters Chair Meg McCauley, Lynn Pettit, Chair Tom Wiita; and Athletic Committee liaison Marilyn Whitaker

Tennis The tennis scene at MAC continues to be extremely active. Court usage is at an all-time high.

Well over 1,000 members enjoy tennis at MAC, making it, by far, the largest individual sport at MAC. USTA League participation and City League participation also are very high. For example, nearly 500 unique participants filled more than 1,200 roster spots on 75 USTA MAC teams in 2014.

Many of these teams advanced to city playoff and Todd Siegel sectional competition, and the Men’s 3.0 40-andover team captained by Daryl Bernhardt advanced to the national tournament in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

This year built on the previous year’s record participation with its Club Doubles Championship with more than 120 participants. Mens and womens open play also have been more popular than ever. The Tennis Committee hosted open play discussion forums for both Men and Women to field players’ concerns and in response made appropriate adjustments to the open play format.

To address the significant demand on indoor court reservations, the Tennis Committee put in a capital request for additional indoor tennis courts. This is the third year in a row such a request was made attempting to address the court availability problem.

The MAC tennis Facebook page continues to be very active with dozens of members sharing tennis-related postings and pictures. u Committee members: Deena Baldino, Fred Buller, Chris Graham, Julia Hall, Karen Holce, Phil Juckeland, Deb Jones, Linda Lovett, Melanie Morris, David Schwindt,Todd Siegel, Jim Smith and Darian Stanford

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Triathlon & Running The Triathlon and Running Committee has spent another year hosting events, leading workouts, and training members to meet their athletic goals. The committee added a new athletic member on the running side, and two more athletic members for triathlon. These new faces will join the three member coaches to represent the club in the growing world of multisport.

Ben Cornett The MAC triathlon program is truly one of the best in Portland. World-class coaching and facilities in all disciplines make for an exceptional training environment. We sponsor a wide range of events at the club that include weekly coached workouts, an indoor triathlon, the MAC Mile, Pittock Run and Peacock Lane Run. MAC also offers reimbursement for competitors of all skill levels.

We serve members at all levels of their training. From those looking to “tri” their first multisport event to seasoned athletes who need to refine their training, come to our events this year and meet the triathlon and running group that represents the MAC. We encourage you to contact our coaches and athletes to help reach your goals through sport-specific training programs in running, swimming, cycling and triathlon. Training programs are offered at MAC throughout the year. Visit our page on the MAC website for information on training programs, events and other resources. u Committee members: Chair Ben Cornett, Ryan Cunningham,Tyler Dillavou, Lan Fendors, Annie Usher, Matt Vuylsteke and Patrick Wheary

Volleyball The continued growth and maturation of the junior program is the story of the year. The committee has focused over the past 10-plus years on building a destination program for our members.

Recognizing the quality options available to today’s players, we need to offer both developmental and high-level competitive opportunities. As we introduce the new players to volleyball, we want to make sure their best opportunity to grow in the sport is Robert Koury here at the club.

Under the guidance of second-year coordinator Lea Petock, we are seeing many of our goals realized. For the first time in more than a decade, two teams, U13 and U14 Black, qualified and participated in the USA Volleyball Girls National Championships. Many of the young ladies on these teams were first introduced to volleyball through the MAC program. This continued growth and player retention can be seen in the addition of a second U16 team this year. These successes are in addition to the continued presence of our U12 Black team near the top of the region. An essential factor in all of this has been the development of one of the best top-to-bottom coaching staffs in the region. We look forward to seeing the program continue its positive growth as a regional leader. u Committee members: secretary Theresa Easton, Matt Foley, Rhiana Gann, Co-Chair Susan Menendez, and Co-Chair Lee Whitake

We had a full program of walks, hikes and evening talks. We added an enthusiastic new member coach, Debbie Bauer. Laura Foster, the author of Portland Hill Walks and other walking guides transitioned from being a member coach to being a regular MAC member. Sadly, Linda Starr’s position as Walking and Hiking Coordinator was eliminated this year.

Linda had put her heart and soul into developing our unique Walking and Hiking Program. Her leadership Martin will be missed.

Schwartz We are, however, well into the process of developing our program for next year. Once again, we are hiking in the Columbia River Gorge, and on the lower levels of Mount St. Helens, Mount Hood and Mount Adams, and in Central Oregon. In addition, we offer many walks in and around Portland. u Committee members: Rokny Akhavein, Debbie Bauer, Hal Broughton, Gwen Farnham, Laura Foster, Cheryl Hammond, Dian Hilliard, Shirley Hoehne,Todd Husband, Ann Johnson, Careen Langslet, Karen Livingstone, Mary Jo Pierce, Dee Poujade, Ed Schneider, Chair Martin L Schwartz, Sue Stonecliff, Co-Chair Jim Van Lente, Norma Vincent; and Athletic Committee liaison, Julie Carpenter

Yoga The MAC yoga community expanded in 2014, gaining prana (energy) as members attained more prajna (wisdom) about both their individual practices and yoga, in general, as a beneficial exercise for overall wellness. The Yoga Committee has provided increasing opportunities for members to achieve the mind, body and spiritual awareness that yoga offers, including: • 32 weekly classes plus four meditation classes • One or two Friday Focuses per month (intensive Erin Stammer two-hour sessions) • An annual open house welcoming our entire MAC community to yoga • A spring retreat at Menucha • Yoga personal training and special series, including Yoga for Healthy Knees and Yoga 101 • Yoga workshops taught by Noah Maze, Ada Lusardi, and Darcy Lyons (now a MAC yoga teacher) • Support to Living Yoga through the Multnomah Athletic Foundation and the Living Yoga Gala • Providing special yoga teacher benefits: tuition to master classes and workshops, professional photo session • Pose of the Month helping beginning students learn foundational poses, and creating a thread that unifies our different yoga classes and teachers MAC yoga and meditation class attendance exceeds 600 people weekly.

We continue to advocate for a wellness center that would provide dedicated yoga space allowing for smaller classes, concurrent class times, and personal training and meditation space.

We look forward to bringing one or two internationally respected and inspiring yoga teachers to MAC in 2016 for our 125th celebration. Stay tuned yogis. u Committee members: Elena Buller, Miki Chown, Liz Etter, Janet Filips, Meris Gebhardt, Linda Iverson, Ronda Kelly, Wendy Kuttner, Barbara Meyer, James Olberholtzer, Robert Scherzer, Erin Stammer, Amy Stone, Jill Stratton, Carolyn Wood; and Yoga Cooridnator Lisa Buchmiller WM

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C ommittee R eports Event Committees Enrich Members’ Experiences 20s/30s In only our third year, the 20s/30s Committee saw continued success and growth. We set a goal of giving back to our community, and we were able to volunteer with the Multnomah Athletic Foundation at the Portland Marathon and at the Candelighters Harvest of Hope Annual Benefit Auction, which was held at MAC. The 20s/30s Committee joined forces with the Washington Athletic Club 20s/30s Committee and hosted them for the Timbers versus Chase Sounders game in April. It was great fun to meet McPherson our counterparts from the north and cheer on the Timbers. Our two biggest events were Tequila and Tapas in June and the Ugly Holiday Sweater Soirée in December. Both proved to be a great success, with around 100 members in attendance for each. We also held various smaller events throughout the year, such as Happy Hour in MACtinins, a Brewcycle trip, the Field Games and BBQ event, and an Oregon Symphony Opening Night at Waterfront Park meetup.

We really want to send a special thanks to Nicole Greider, our staff liaison, for making all of our crazy ideas a success. Another shout out to Ellen Sweeney, our Member Events liaison, who stuck with us through our unorthodox meetings and always had a smile and great insight. Join our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/MAC20s30s) to find out about our 2015 events. u Committee members: Michael Butler, Whitney Button,Thomas Carrier, Bridget Connolly, Barbie Curtis, Anna Friedhoff, Kyle Goulard, Alex Ilica, Macey Laurick,Tina Lewis, Greg Lockwood, Lizzie Mardesich, Chair Chase McPherson, Elizabeth Mitsky, Emily Owens, Spencer Raymond, John Thomas, Craig Thompson, Michael Wehrley, Greg Wells and Madeleine Witte

Balladeers The Balladeers have had a great year singing at MAC and throughout the community. We meet each Thursday evening to sing, laugh and share brotherhood. Our main events are Brothers Sing On at the University of Portland, where a halfdozen male choruses performed, and our annual Doyle Memorial Concert at MAC, where we sang with men from Portland Youth Choir. Combined audiences for those events exceeded 500.

Jay Maxwell Of several performances in the community, our concert at St. Mary’s Home For Boys, a residence program for troubled youth, was remarkable. We wondered what we would have in common with these polite and serious teens, but by the end they were laughing, standing, clapping and singing along. It was an inspiring musical experience.

We are fortunate to have as our director Dr. Scott Tuomi, who also serves as Director of Choral Music at Pacific University. The group made such wonderful musical progress and had such fun during the year under Tuomi that, instead of taking the summer off as usual, we gathered for one evening a month in the summer to keep our music fresh and to enjoy one another. That continuity paid off when we reconvened in the fall.

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fantastic accompanist, Paul Nelsen. We are also made better musicians by our music members Andre Marechal and Josh Sauby, assistant director.

In addition to the committee members listed below, responsibilities are shared by Dennis Muir, Mike Gleeson, Karl Wetzel, Spencer Snow and Dick Allen. Everyone in our group participates when they are needed. Mandy Beasley Chase provides the superior support and encouragement that we have come to expect from MAC’s excellent Member Events department. u Committee members: John Gould, Chair Jay Maxwell, Art Pascuzzi, Dan Scribner and John Wykoff

Culture & Style It’s been a year of expansion for Culture & Style.

We began in March with the Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery offering options to expand our minds and art collections.

In April, Oregon Symphony Conductor Carlos Kalmar taught us about the intricacies of conducting our Dana Baioni Amy Lindgren nationally acclaimed orchestra.

May brought personal accounts of success, shared with us by Oregon entrepreneurs who created and developed their own small businesses. It was a heartwarming program.

In July, we enjoyed expanding our artistic talents with Paint on the Patio, a raucous, wildly creative event culminating in a personal painting completed by each attendee. The fall brought a presentation about fashion with Jessica Kane in September, and in October, celebrity-inspired tablescapes and tips from Geranium Lake’s Kim Foren about holiday table designs.

… The committee expanded our holiday fashion show to three seatings. … It was a resounding success, and all three shows sold out.

In November, The Secrets of Pearls offered attendees an informative history of the pearl industry, featuring cultured, natural and colored pearls from Mastoloni Pearls in New York.

Finally, in December, the committee expanded our holiday fashion show to three seatings. Bridgeport Village provided looks from Mario’s 3.10, J. Jill, Orvis, Eileen Fisher, Mapel Boutique, Janelle James, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF Fifth, and Talbots. It was a resounding success, and all three shows sold out.

In February, we featured Christiana Millinger, who discussed handwoven rugs and carpets made historically and currently in small communities around the globe.

Thanks to the very hard-working Culture & Style Committee members for the many hours of work necessary to prepare for the enlarged Holiday Fashion Show. Thanks, additionally, to staff liaison Sybil Guggenheim, who works tirelessly to produce each of our club events. Club members can look for more inspiring programs to come. u Committee members: Sheri Anderson, Judith Arnell, Sarah Bohnenkamp, Paula Carney, Marjorie Carson, Ann Gerson, Constance Hammond, Linda Iverson, Chair Sharon Murphy, Debbie Olds-Lewis, Paula O’Neil, Leslie Ramsey, Davia Rubenstein, Stephen Scott, Christine Tarpey, Laura Winkelman; and Member Events liaison Erika Wrenn

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Junior Events

The Family Events Committee kicked off the year on a high note with a number of new and enthusiastic new members. Last year’s Father Daughter Dinner Dance was a huge success as the girls and dads danced the night away Under the Big Top. It was such a success that the moms demanded a similar event. The Family Events Committee delivered, and threw the Mother Son Dance Jam. The boys enjoyed break-dancing lessons as they glowed under the blue lights, and even a few moms Sharon Murphy learned some new moves. Also, thanks to the creative efforts and hard work of Sean Baioni, Aimee Davenport, Linda Starr and Laura Foster, the committee also sponsored two new events with the Walking and Hiking Committee, a bug hunt at Washington Park and a Vaux’s Swift Walk to Chapman Elementary School. We look forward to another great year offering our traditional events, but kicked up a notch, and continuing to add exciting new ones with the help of other committees.

It was another enjoyable year for the Junior Events Committee as we continue to grow and expand in membership. We made great strides in diversifying the schools represented within the group, something we wanted to focus on in the 2014-15 committee year. We welcomed nine new committee memPayton Bush bers, bringing our group to Emily Buchholz a total of 12. At the end of March, we say goodbye to five members as they move on to high school in the fall. While those leaving are irreplaceable, the group looks forward to gaining new members, as rumor has it a number of committee interest forms have been submitted. The committee meets the second Monday of every other month to plan events for MAC juniors in sixth through eighth grades.

The most popular event we plan is the MAC Dance, and this year was no exception. Our first dance of the school year sold out, with 400 members registering in the first week. We look forward to coming up with fresh new ideas for dances in the 2015-16 school year.

We are thankful to all our committee members who joined us this year and provided their dedication and creativity.

u Committee members: Co-Chair Dana Baioni, Sean Baioni, Nina Ball, Krystin Bassist,Tracy Borlaug, Kayla Casebeer, Tony Cirino, Barbie Curtis, Aimee Davenport, Patrick Flynn, Sonia Kaady, Co-Chair Amy Lindgren, Tami Olsen, Linda Pope and Kristy Rodriguez; and Member Events liaison: Carol Robertson

Holiday Decorating The Holiday Decorating Committee had another amazing decorating season. First, a huge thank you to the Facilities and Events departments, whose members worked closely with us to lift, move and store all of our valuables in a timely manner.

The planning and cooperation between departments and volunteers enabled us to set up and take down the decorations in a time-saving and cost-saving manner.

The committee was thrilled to see such a huge turnout on set-up weekend. Over the weekend we Jean Malnati had more than 81 volunteers helping us, which equates to approximately 450 man-hours decorating the club. This once again illustrates that volunteering is thriving at MAC, and Holiday Decorating would not be successful without the assistance of our wonderful volunteers. As a committee, we are very thankful and appreciative for the support and dedication of the members who come out to help every year.

The mechanical display in the lobby was certainly the celebrity for this year’s decorations. The Holiday Decorating Committee’s idea was to touch all generations of club members with the animated display. Whether you remember bringing your children to the windows of Meier & Frank or you looked into those windows as a child, the lobby did not disappoint.

We were thrilled by the delighted expressions of the children who had never seen animated characters before, at the Tree Lighting celebration and the Children’s Holiday Party.

We are looking forward to Christmas 2015 and planning our theme and color scheme for decorating the club. We encourage members who are interested in being on the Holiday Decorating Committee to fill out the club’s committee form to be considered for a position. u Committee members: Jill Bushman, Bridget Connolly, Kitty Emery, Joann Jeub, Nancy Larsen, Margaret Lender, Chair Jean Malnati, Phyllis Robinson, Mary Kay Rodman, Susan Van Lente, Leslie Vanden Bos, Rose West and Loann Wong; and Member Events liaison Teri Simpson

u Committee members: Alison Buchholz, Co-Chair Emily Buchholz, Co-Chair Payton Bush, Eliza Daigle, Lily Graham, Ella Howe, Niko Kang, Amy Menendez, Estella Pecoraro,Teddy Siker, Ella Stone-Feldman and Sophia Takla

MelloMacs This year, the MelloMacs are celebrating 54 years of service to MAC and the community at large. The group’s current show features the music of George Gershwin and follows in the tradition of singing the classics of the Great American Songbook.

Outreach has hit a modern-day high, with the MelloMacs performing in 19 events, including shows at retirement centers and veterans hospitals in the area. And thanks to the leadership of Music Director Gus Pappelis, the MelloMacs continue to Scott Schaffer delight audiences and provide a meaningful activity for its members.

Closer to home, the MelloMacs regaled MAC with two Christmas shows, singing for our supper at the club’s Annual Meeting, playing a part in MAC’s Annie Movie Night, singing the national anthem at the MAC Open gymnastics event, and wowing the crowd at the annual MelloMacs Spring Sing-Along.

We wish to give special thanks to our pianist, Kit Taylor, for keeping us on rhythm and in tune and to the rest of the MelloMacs orchestra (David Duthie on bass; and Ron Leach on drums) for helping us be our best during special events. Special thanks go to Member Events Specialist Mandy Beasley for her guidance and support and to the rest of the Member Events staff. We also wish to thank our Member Events Committee liaison, Balladeer Dick Allen, who kept us on task and sang with us at the Tree Lighting ceremony. Finally, we wish to thank the many members of the MelloMacs who give their time and energy to create something wonderful together. They’re all so De-lovely!

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The Social Activities Committee, with the unofficial motto of “People! Parties! Fun!” had a fantastic year, both intrinsically as a bonded committee, as well as extrinsically, in creating special events for the club. The committee has continued to work to form the framework Anne Cleve of a calendar of events that include something for every MAC member; whether you enjoy smaller, boutique events or blowout parties, there were multiple events to enjoy. The committee’s creative processes, coupled with sweat equity, helped to create the most memorable events the Social Activities Committee has ever hosted, from sell-out Trivia Nights to BBQ on the Sun Deck.

Creating a balance of events was the crux of the committee’s work this year. The committee worked tirelessly to ensure the range of events targeted every member of MAC. The large-scale events include the Grease Sing-along, target ages from as young as 6 years old, to adultthemed events such as the annual Derby Day, which includes lively horse-betting and themed wardrobe, food and cocktails. Boutique events, such as the sold-out Trivia Nights, the cultural Behind the Scenes with OBT, and the Pitch Tournament hit the more delicate notes of social interaction, featuring opportunities for more intimate conversation, as well as some very fun competition. The SAC is privileged to have co-hosted several events this year, pairing with committees such as Food and Beverage, MelloMacs, Balladeers, the Art Committee, and Junior Events.

Our Member Events staff liaison Mandy Beasley was again essential in the implementation of our goals and execution of our events this year. Her creative mind, due diligence in research, and attention to detail created a platform on which to plan amazing events. Thank you to Sandy Little, our liaison from Member Events, for helping us stay on task. u Committee members: Trish Carey,Tony Cirino, Chair Anne Cleve, Carrie Groves, Angela Otto, Alex Page, Bobby Percin, Arley Ann Ross and Jennifer Strait WM

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Brett Walker, opposite and above, is the first MAC climber to compete in the Pan-American Games in 2014. route as many times as you want. Normally there is only one route for rope climbing, but bouldering will have multiple.”

In Mexico City, all USA Sport Climbing competitors advanced to the finals, a historic first for the U.S. team. Walker finished seventh overall in both disciplines. He hopes that participating in the 2014 Youth Pan American Climbing Championships will help him become a better mentor to the kids and fellow climbers at the climbing gym. Coach Drew White agrees.

“Brett’s participation in high-level competitions provides his MAC teammates the ability to realize that being the best in the country is a real possibility.”

Walker began climbing competitively soon after he joined the MAC Climbing Team in 2008. While he enjoys all three disciplines of climbing, Walker likes bouldering the most.

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fter only seven years of competitive climbing, 15-year-old MAC member Brett Walker competed at the 2014 Youth Pan American Championships, the major youth sports competition hosting the best youth climbing athletes from all of the countries in North and South America. The competition was held at the outdoor climbing wall in Concade, the Olympic training center, in Mexico City in November.

The road to get there required hard work, sacrifice, dedication and execution. You have to earn a spot to compete on your country’s national team at the Youth Pan American Championships, and only the top four ranked athletes from each climbing discipline – bouldering, sport climbing and speed climbing – are chosen.

As a result of his accomplishments at both the American Bouldering Series (ABS) Youth Nationals and Sport Climbing Series (SCS) Youth Nationals, Walker was invited to represent the United States in both disciplines. Walker’s third-place bouldering finish assured him a spot and also marked him as the first MAC climber to ever reach the podium at ABS Nationals. Because two of the top four sport climbing qualifiers declined their spots on the U.S. Team, Walker’s sixth-place finish earned him the invitation to also compete in the sport climbing discipline, which he was honored to accept.

The U.S. Team included athletes from across the country.

Competing with the best youth-level climbers from across the Americas, they knew competition would be tough. Like most athletes approaching a significant competition, Walker felt a combination of excitement and nerves in the days leading up to the games, writing in his blog: “I expect to do well there, represent the MAC and have fun. It should be extremely intense because there will be top competitors from all of the North and South American countries.”

The format of the competition is just like other high level competitions.

“For ropes, you get one attempt at the route and whoever gets the furthest wins” Walker explained. “Bouldering is a bit more complicated. For bouldering you have four minutes to attempt the

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MAC Sends Sends Six Climbers to Madison for Nationals The MAC Climbing Team continued its rise to an elite program in January, when six of its climbers qualified for Nationals during the American Bouldering Society Divisional Championships in Reno, Nev., a record for the club.

Aidan Schenk and Jack Urness were the youngest climbers to qualify for Nationals in Madison, Wis. Schenk finished fourth in the 10-and-under age group just two months after his ninth birthday. He’s been climbing at the club since he was 4. Jack, who is relatively new to climbing, finished seventh to earn a berth at Nationals. This marks the first trip to Nationals for both of these young climbers.

Elana Von Der Heyden returns to Nationals after a fifth-place finish in the female 11-12 age group. Geoffrey Engel earned his spot with a seventh-place finish in the male 11-12 age group. Tori Siegel was MAC’s best-placed climber, finishing third in the female 13-14 age group. U.S. Climbing Team member Brett Walker advanced to nationals with a fourth-place finish in the male 15-16 age group. WM

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Thyroid: The Body’s Metabolizer

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MOVE OF THE MONTH Each month, MAC’s personal trainers bring members a move of the month. Scan any of these photos with the Layar app (see page 3) or visit theMAC.com to view a video.

This month, personal trainer Heather McKee shows ushow to do a suspended crunch using TRX straps.

–Heather McKee

1. Start in a plank position with your feet in the TRX straps.

hen diet and exercise do not result in desired weight loss, the answer may be due to thyroid malfunction.

The thyroid, which is your master metabolizer, is a small gland located in the neck. It releases two hormones, T4 and T3, which enter virtually every cell in the body, converting oxygen and calories into energy. These hormones can either rev up your metabolism or slow it down.

Since thyroid affects every cell in the body, the symptoms of low thyroid function are far reaching. In addition to the inability to lose or gain weight, other symptoms may include fatigue, sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, brittle nails, puffy face, hoarseness, muscle weakness, elevated cholesterol, joint pain or swelling, numbness or tingling in the hands, abnormal menstrual Naturopath cycles, depression, slow heart rate and impaired memory.

In the U.S., Hashimoto’s Disease, which is an autoimmune Dr. Lindsey Nelson condition, is the No. 1 cause of hypothyroidism. Since it is an lnelson@themac.com autoimmune condition, standard TSH testing does not diagnosis 503-517-2341 the majority of these cases. If your TSH is normal, but you have a family history of thyroid disease or you have numerous hypothyroid symptoms, ask your primary care doctor for a full thyroid panel including thyroid antibodies.

I also recommend a full review of your medications with your physician, since some can interfere with proper thyroid functioning. Those medications could include beta blockers like Atenolol, birth control pills, estrogen, lithium, antiepileptic drugs like phenytoin, and theophylline. Deficiencies in certain nutrients like iodine, iron, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, riboflavin, pyridoxine, and B12 can also affect proper thyroid hormone functioning.

Once the cause of thyroid dysfunction is discovered, your physician can determine the most beneficial course of treatment, which could include vitamins, minerals, compounded hormones or pharmaceutical drugs.

For more detailed information on your thyroid and treatment options, I invite you to attend my free lecture, Thyroid: The Master of Metabolim, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 4.

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2. Tuck both knees into your chest while raising your hips up.

Iodine is an essential mineral and is also a significant component of the thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Therefore, iodine needs to be present for normal thyroid function, and an iodine deficiency can cause symptoms such as fatigue, high cholesterol, depression and swelling of the thyroid gland.

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For those who may be behind in their fitness, the Second Saturday rides start April 11, beginning with a 20- to 25-mile Springwater Corridor ride. Meet at MAC at 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. rollout.

Cycling jersey orders are being taken for the 2015 season. Visit theMAC.com for details.

Early Birds

Early Birds Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day Every Early Bird is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day. The group gathers in the parking lot of St. Patrick’s Church on the Park Blocks from 5:45-6:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. The Celtic Birds serve shamrock cookies, coffee, Irish breakfast tea, and even a wee dram of green beer. Will there be leprechaun hats, green head boppers, kilts, shamrocks, Irish flags, a pot of gold, or even a visit from one of the Little People? Only those attending will know the answer. Emerald green clothing or costumes are encouraged, but not required.

St. Patrick’s Church is located at 1635 N.W. 19th Ave. (the corner of Northwest 19th Ave.

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Winter Blitz The Winter Blitz was still underway as the March Winged M went to press. Watch the Exercise and Conditioning Bulletin Board for the names of prize winners. The E&C Committee thanks everyone who signed up and hopes the Winter Blitz encouraged good health and fitness habits for all participants.

Credit goes to Linda Craig and the Winter Blitz subcommittee.

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Check Body Composition with InBody Technology Your weight is made up of many components, including fat, muscle and water. Using a simple bathroom scale provides you with a number for your weight, but that’s not ideal when trying to make changes to your body composition. That’s where the InBody comes in. This groundbreaking technology tracks changes in body fat, muscle and water levels in your body. All you need to do is stand on a device similar to a simple bathroom scale. MAC now offers access to the InBody machine through the Wellness program.

The InBody combines the accessibility of bioelectrical impedance with the accuracy of hydrostatic weighing. Impedance is the resistance value measured when electrical currents are applied throughout the body. The process involves standing on a metal platform and holding onto two handles for approximately one minute. Based on the measured data, key body composition outputs can be analyzed.

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Racquetball’s annual Turkey Shoot took place in November with a record 40 players competing. A nice mix of skill levels battled in the handicapped event, which included men, women and junior players. Six players survived the draws to take turkeys home to their families.

Sanjay Bedi beat Gavin Usher in the men’s draw. Vincent Galindo and Chris Kopca made the semifinals.

Timm Locke beat Ryan Chiotti in the men’s consolation bracket.

On the women’s side: Karen Stromme defeated Shellie Bedi in the main draw, and Jennifer Briglia topped Melissa Kelly in the consolation draw.

A special thanks to Brian Zimmer and Gary Berger for running the event with the help of David Szfranski and Kurt Lender.

Athletics Programs Available: • Intramural league on Thursday evenings • Free Junior Racquetball Clinics from 4-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays Equipment is provided.

• Women’s Drop-in Play from 9-11 a.m. on Sundays.

• Open Doubles from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 8-11 a.m. on Saturdays.

• Early Bird Play at 6 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

• Golden Master from 10-11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

• Many high schools have teams – check with your school for more information.

• Personal instruction is available from athletic members and member coaches through the Athletic Services.

• Look to the website for special events like Yoga for Racquetball, Women’s Symposium, and Free Racquetball Clinics with Dave.

If you are looking for something new, we have designated Mondays from 4:30-7 p.m. for Open Singles Play on courts 7 and 8. All ability levels are welcome.

Upcoming Events: • Women’s Wellness Symposium at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5.

• Club Singles Championships is Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11.

Members can register online or add their name to the sign-up sheet down by the courts. Quick Register RB512 • The Tournament of Champions is Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17.

Women’s Wellness Symposium Join Member Coach Anne Griffin at aWomen’s Wellness Symposium at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4. Come meet some of the MAC staff involved with the Wellness program, plus others. Specialists in heart health, naturopathy and fitness are on hand, along with MAC Salon staff, massage therapists and instructors from yoga and Pilates. The focus is on holistic health and wellness. All MAC women are encouraged to come. There are food, drinks and giveaways, and women are invited to stay for racquetball tips, strategy and coaching afterward. The symposium takes place in the Subbasement Racquetball Lounge from 6-7:30 p.m. The event is free, but please sign up at theMAC.com for planning purposes. It’s the last one until the fall.

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A trio of MAC players traveled to Santa Fe, N.M. in early December to compete in the annual Kiva Classic Men’s Doubles tourney. Renowned for both competitive play and generous social hospitality, the Kiva Classic did not disappoint in 2014. The experienced tandem of Dave Jubitz and Mike Houghton, playing in the 65-plus draw, dispatched their opening-round opponents in three straight games, but ran into a tough team from the Northeast in the quarterfinals, falling in three hard-fought games. Erik Wohlgemuth paired with Kevin Jernigan from San Francisco in both the Men’s Open and 40s draws, bringing home the silver with convincing straight games in the Men’s Open and 3-1 in the 40s draw as their team play grew stronger throughout the weekend. Amid all the play and social activities, Houghton, Jubitz and Wohlgemuth managed to find time to grab a drink in a historic haunted hotel without incident.

Squash Pro Ashley Read coached three juniors, Gordon Lam, Vaughan Siker and Alec Spiro at the U.S. Junior Open in Connecticut in December. Lam and Siker both made it to the second-round consolation in BU15 and Spiro made it to Round 16 in BU13.

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Finish a Triathlon Without Leaving MAC Is 2015 the year to become a triathlete?

Find out at the annual Indoor Triathlon at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 8. The entire event is held indoors at the club, beginning with a 200-meter swim in the 50-meter Pool. That’s only two laps (out-and-back) across the pool.

Your swim is followed by a 10-mile stationary bike spin and finished with a 2-mile run on the track. If you like the thought of a triathlon but are not a swimmer, talk to some friends and form a relay team of two or three athletes. This event is a great way to show off your family pride and get some quality time together. Grab Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters, form a team, and show us what your family can do. Stick around afterward for refreshments and visit with Triathlon/ Running Committee members to learn about joining the fun on training rides and runs.

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Members have a chance to cheer on three home teams this month when MAC hosts its own invitational tournament on Sunday, March 15, for the 13 and 14 Black and 14 Red teams.

MAC teams also compete in monthly Columbia Empire Volleyball Association (CEVA) Power League tournaments. Teams compete in their age division from January through April, with Regionals at the Portland Convention Center in May. To test their skills against other nationally ranked teams, 15 and 16 Black traveled to Colorado in February and 14 Black travels to Reno, Nev. in April.

Follow team schedules, results and rankings on CEVA’s website, www.cevaregion.org.

The MAC Volleyball Committee continues to work toward its goal of developing a junior program that promotes development of newer players and supports the advancement of competitive teams. Based on attendance at fall tryouts, the enthusiasm early in the season, and recent tournament results, MAC junior volleyball is on track to reach its goal with another exciting and successful season ahead.

–Susan Menendez

Athletics Walking and Hiking

Explore the Butterflies of Oregon and Beyond To catch a glimpse of a butterfly flitting among the wildflowers is among the many pleasures of walking and hiking. But, as Walking and Hiking Committee chair and butterfly enthusiast Martin Schwartz points out, “… in the Portland area we are very deprived of butterflies, both in terms of numbers and varieties.”

Schwartz shares his passion for – and photos of – butterflies at a talk titled “Butterflies of Oregon and the World,” sponsored by the Walking and Hiking Committee at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. The talk is free; however, those planning to attend are asked to register on the MAC website to assure adequate seating.

“As a boy, I had a passion for collecting butterflies,” Schwartz says. “I would catch them with a net, kill them, and then mount them in display boxes, some of which I still have more than half a century later.”

While his love of butterflies went dormant during his working years, since retirement Schwartz has rekindled his interest in the winged beauties. However, these days, he captures the butterflies with his camera.

“I wouldn’t think of killing them” he adds.

According to Schwartz, butterfly numbers worldwide have dwindled, due to habitat destruction and climate change. Portland, Schwartz says, “is particularly very deprived in terms of numbers and varieties.”

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For more information, contact Member Services at 503-517-7280 or membership@themac.com.

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Continued from page 81 While on hikes sponsored by MAC’s Walking and Hiking program, Schwartz has had the opportunity to photograph a number of butterflies and to share his interest in them with fellow hikers. In his March talk, he shares his love of butterflies with the broader MAC community. Schwartz promises that the talk will “not be technical, and may be one that older children will enjoy, as long as their parents are comfortable with ‘birds, bees and butterflies’ talk.”

A highlight of the talk are the photographs of butterflies that Schwartz has taken on hikes and “butterfly excursions” in many places in the world. The photos, he promises, demonstrate “the incredible range and beauty of the butterflies that may be found worldwide.”

The talk includes information on the life cycle of butterflies and the relationship of butterflies to their environment. Schwartz also promises to explain how to distinguish butterflies from moths.

BEFORE

P r e Pa i d i n i t i at i o n F e e s

Walking and Hiking

Save the date for Sullivan event Oregon guidebook author William L. Sullivan visits MAC Thursday, April 16. Chat with him at a 6:30 p.m. book signing and stay for a 7 p.m. slide show.

Sullivan is the author of 18 books and numerous articles about Oregon, including the wildly popular 100 Hikes series. Last year, he finished his new book, Oregon Variations, which includes a story based in each county in the William Sulliv an state. The author also has penned several novels.

Sullivan and his wife, Janell Sorensen, live in Eugene for much of the year, but spend their summers living in a cabin along a roadless

Sport Results American Bouldering Series 16 National Championships, Monona Terrace, Madison, Wis., Feb. 13-15 17th, female B (13-14) – Tori Siegel 22nd, male A (15-16) – Brett Walker 26th male D (10 and under) – Aidan Schenk; 30th – Jack Urness 26th, male C (11-12) – Geoffrey Engel 30th, female C (11-12) – Elana Von der Heyden

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Join MAC yoga instructor Kimmie Brunke for three days at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in early May. stretch of river in Oregon’s Coast Range.

They built the cabin by hand over 25 years, an adventure chronicled in his book Cabin Fever: Notes from a Part-time Pioneer.

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This is an all-levels yoga retreat and is sure to have something for everyone. The trip is all inclusive and includes accommodations for two nights, parking, six meals and yoga classes. For more information and to register, please visit theMAC.com. WM

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The deadline for April is Tuesday, Mar. 5.

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in The Winged M is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, 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.”

MAConnect MACNET – Network with other MAC professionals on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. $15/members; $17/guests. For more information contact Dave Hanna in Member Services, 503-517-7281.

JOIN MACORPS VOLUNTEERS – Support the club’s mission of fostering friendships and bridging traditional communities within the club through volunteer service. For more information, contact Member Services at 503-517-7276.

TOASTMASTERS – Professional development promised. Career advancement a guarantee. Polish your delivery every Monday, 6:30-8 a.m.

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MAH JONGG – Members and guests who know how to play Mah Jongg are welcome to join open play sessions. Players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon in the Cornerstone Lounge.

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READERS WELCOME! – MAC Morning Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Evening Literary Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Member Services at 503-517-7276 or go to theMAC.com for more information.

WATER VOLLEYBALL IN THE WEST POOL Polar Bears (men) play on Wednesdays from noon-1:30 p.m. and the MerryMACs (women) play on Mondays from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Come to the West Pool and expect to have fun.

Registration not required, as this is a free activity.

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

BRIDGE TOURNAMENT TUESDAYS – A weekly bridge tournament resumes January 20 with Duplicate style bridge. Tournament is hosted by members for members. Partners are required and cost is $2 per person with entry fee divided amongst top win­ners. Check in for the tournament iis at 9:45 a.m. and tournament duration depends on participa­tion. For more information call Al Neish at 503-292-7559.

SUNDAY CHILD CARE – Child Care now offers Sunday service. Reservations are required and drop-ins are accommodated if space allows. Hours: 8 a.m.-noon (during school year only). Regular Child Care fees apply. Contact 503-517-7215 or Childcare@themac.com for reservations.

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MAC Professional

Why not?

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$115 per month for six months $100 per month for a full year

For more information, call 503-517-7220.

MAC MARKETPLACE Wanted

Services

DRIVER & TRAVEL COMPANION – to Atlanta, Georgia. Leaving first of April. Mercedes Motor Home. References, good driving record, experience, non-smoker. Contact gbee@ternes.net

PET/HOUSE SITTER – MAC member, age 22, PSU grad. 503-201-9672, faithcarlsmith@gmail.com.

BROKEN TOP-BEND CONDO 3 BR, 3.5 BA. Close to pool/tennis. 503-708-9081.

HANDYMAN – Remodeling, repair, maintenance & construction. Licensed, bonded & insured. Justin, justinbolstad@gmail.com, 503-314-5230.

BLACK BUTTE RIDGE CABIN – Cozy 3 BR with big rock fireplace, 503-645-2366.

For Sale BLACK BUTTE RANCH GOLF COURSE LOT – Only golf course lot currently on the market. (only 1 of 5 remaining golf course lots, period.) .44 acre, very gentle slope, all services available & building plans approved. Adjacent to 12th tee at Big Meadow. Quiet street, short distance to Paulina Pool, Clubhouse and Roberts Restaurant. Dennis Doherty, 503-730-4346.

SALISHAN GOLF RESORT & SPA CONDO 2 BR, 2 BA, 1,400 sq ft on 8th hole. Gas FP, garage, multi-level. Beautifully furnished. All appliances included. Gated community. 5 min walk to lodge, nature trails, gourmet dining. Single owner. $425,000. 971-570-0590

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MAC SHOE SERVICE – Now is the time to check your shoes and bring them in for repair and refurbishing. See Bobby Lee on the basement level or leave your shoes in the dropbox. Questions? Call Andrey at 503-358-7954.

BLACK BUTTE HOME – 3 BR, 2 BA, recently updated throughout. Fully equipped, close to pool and tennis courts. No pets, no smkg. 503-697-0528.

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SUMMER NANNY/PET/HOUSE SITTER – Mac member, age 19, avail. mid-May – mid-Aug. 503-729-7559, jjansky@zagmail.gonzaga.edu PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER – Home decluttering, staging & downsizing. Fast, fabulous results. www.homeflow.org or 503-313-7164.

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BLACK BUTTE RANCH – Golf course home for rent. See online VRBO347918. 503-297-3768.

BBR – GM 43, vrbo390500 503-246-0489.

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MAC MARKETPLACE SUNRIVER – 4 BR, 3 BA, hot tub, Wi-Fi, next to SHARC, includes passes. $260/nt. 503-267-3052.

DCCA 171, www.vrbo.com/320157.

GEARHART OCEANFRONT BEACH HOUSE Sleeps 14. $3,675/wk, $525/nt. 503-222-2234. http://www.vrbo.com/153257.

MANZANITA – Newer 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA + loft, 2 blks from beach. Sleeps 8 max. No pets, no smoking.

Home theater system. 503-297-7971.

SUNRIVER – Comfortable house, walk to SHARC, sleeps 9. 503-231-7497 or www.vrbo.com/198725

VISIT US AT: beachhouseingearhart.com

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

Fun for families. 503-869-7575.

SUNRIVER – Fremont Crossing, 2,200+, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 masters, sleeps 8, all amenities, mall, SHARC. Hot tub, p-pong, bikes, no smkg/pets. 503-706-8886.

SUNRIVER – Newly remodeled Quelah. 3 BR, 2 BA, private pool, spa & tennis courts. Call 503892-9993. DCCA #762.

SUNRIVER – 3 BR, 2.5 BA. On Woodlands GC, hot tub, Wi-Fi, DIRECTV. No smkg/pets. 503-9697135 or 2mv@bendbroadband.com.

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www.GearhartHouse.com

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

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

GEARHART OCEANFRONT – Fabulous Gin Ridge, 6 BR, ocean view, pets welcome, all amenities. Rental info: Julie Bell, 360-892-6288 home, 360-607-5405 cell, or www.schlesserfamily.com.

Sale info: www.tourfactory.com/1254833

SUN VALLEY – 2 BR, 2 BA condo. Roger or Lynda, 503-292-3166 or pdxdecker@gmail.com SUN VALLEY – New Villager 2 BR, 2 BA amazing condo. Email: dilo5@comcast.net

MANZANITA WWW.745BEACH.COM Beautiful home on the beach!. 6 BR, 4.5 BA, WiFi. Walk to town, city park and golf.

Coastal ARCH CAPE OCEANFRONT – 7 BR, 3 BA classic beach house. Fully equipped, spectacular ocean view. Call Claire, 503-7407460. www.colemanshouse.com or www.archcapebeachrentals.net

MANZANITA – Light-filled 2 BA, 2 BR architectural gem. Short walk to beach or village. 1 dog OK. Offseason/weekly rates available. View/book Johnny’s Garden at www.manzanitabeachgetaway.com.

Residential Real Estate

PALM DESERT – Luxurious 4,500 sf view home surrounds large pool on ½ acre of grounds. 4 BR, 3½ BA, casita, pool house. Beautifully & fully furnished. Golf cart. 5 blocks to El Paseo. Sleeps 11. $375/nt www.desertlilyoasis.com. Cindy Banzer, 503-709-7277, cbanzer@eastpdxproperties.com.

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

3 BR, 3 BA, $150/nt. 971-235-6853.

MAC Professionals

CANNON BEACH – Beautiful retreat. “Saltwater Snug” is fully equipped to entertain or escape on a quiet weekend for two. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, sleeps up to 10. $295/$395 holidays+high season. 503-7205588.

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W i nge d M Ad S al e s To advertise contact Lisa House at 503-517-7220 or LHouse@themac.com

The advertising deadline for May space reservation is Wednesday, April 1.

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KONA, HAWAII – Lovely oceanfront 1 BR condo.

Tennis, oceanside pool/spa. Great view.

503-675-6220. For photos, email: nanevin@aol.com.

LONDON APARTMENT – Completely furnished 3 BR, 2 BA in secured bldg. pamster53@gmail.com

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

costa rica – Featured in the March 2011 issue of Travel and Leisure magazine. Lush gardens, quiet, small resort on Pacific Ocean in village setting. Shelling, fishing, hiking, horseback jungle tours. Pool and full kitchens. Wonderful architecture. “The best in Costa Rica” rating. Call 503365-2872. www.tambortropical.com 10% discount to MAC members.

MAUI MAALAEA SURF – Oceanfront condo, 2 BR/2 BA, ground level. 425-463-5437 or LBLeaverton@hotmail.com.

PARIS APARTMENT – 7th Arrondissement. Chic 2 BR, 2 BA, one block to Rue Cler. Close to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206-328-0897.

MAUI MAALAEA SURF – Exquisitely furnished beachfront condo. Sandy beaches, swimming pool, tennis. 2 masters, 2 BA, townhome. Boni Halton, 503-789-0990. www.haltonmauicondo.com

PARIS APARTMENT – At Notre Dame. Elegant 2 BR, 1.5 BA, in the heart of Paris. 503-227-3722.

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

THE SUNSET BEACH HOUSE–MAUI – New 3 BR home + 2 BR cottage. Great for small groups.

503-638-9278, brycenbeebe@comcast.net

ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – Classic 1771 stone flat. 2 BR, 1 BA, just a few blocks to the first tee at the Old Course. 206-328-0897.

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Closing Thoughts This essay is from Gary E. Rhoades, a first-time student in Tom Hallman’s Tell-Your-Story writing class, and is an example of how an essay can provide a sense of meaning from a place.

What Gary wrote about was our need to reflect in a busy world. Some people hike, others ski.

Gary wrote about a different way to reflect in a piece he calls “The Gate of Silence.”

Passing Through the Gate of Silence C arolyn doesn’t feel like an ex-pat. The U.S. seems light years away since she stumbled upon an opportunity hidden behind a modest wall in the central district of San Miguel. Today the renovation of this 200-year-old historic property has not only given her a lovely permanent home, but it has cast her into the role of a vacation rental landlord.

Carolyn’s website has a way of enticing future guests: “We are located in the center of town, a short, three-block, level walk to the main square, El Jardin. A bubbling fountain will soothe away your cares as you read and relax in the shade of our 100-year-old mesquite tree.” Rarely does this casa have a vacancy during the high season of December to May. “The help here is like having a luxury hotel concierge plus a super cool friend who knows San Miguel inside and out,” I overheard a guest say.

With such success, however, also came the burden and responsibility of daily on-site management and meeting the expectations of her guests. And this, to Carolyn’s great dismay, often made her tired and weary, to the point where she found herself dreaming of a retreat, where she could seek the peace and quiet she once had enjoyed before the renovation.

Carolyn’s Sunday discipline is a retreat to nourish her soul.

High above El Centro are the Botanical Gardens, elevation 7,000 feet. For an hour or so each Sunday morning, Carolyn escapes to the beauty and silence of this high desert terrain.

This morning we are Carolyn’s walking guests. After an exhilarating taxi ride up the narrow cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende, we arrive at a metal gate, which Carolyn introduces as her “gate of silence.” Once we pass through it, we will be in a speechless world of pondering, absorbing, and gazing. We understand that we will not speak again until we end our walk at the “gate of chatter.” While surprised with her announcement, we do not hesitate to subscribe to this one condition of entry, for we sense this is a divine appointment, where Carolyn leaves the clatter, chatter, and tightness of the city to pause and reflect.

Intuitively, we know these will be moments that will sustain Carolyn during the busy week ahead.

We start as a group, but soon we are single file with Carolyn leading the way. We pass cactus with bright yellow flowers emerging, halo like. Brown, bare mesquite and pepper trees display their new lime green growth, for this is springtime in the high desert country. Our path takes us around a reservoir, once filled with water from the rainy season, now receding, leaving brown, crusty mud in its wake, but still enough water to resemble a small lake.

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Water fowl inhabit the tiny islands, filled with tall reeds gently swaying in the breeze. Ducks chatter on the water, unaware of the oath of silence the three visitors have taken as they quietly pass by. We have become accustomed to the silence by now. Our senses of sight, hearing, smell and touch are heightened. Carolyn stops and gazes up at a tree, motioning to us with a nod of her head, to look up with her and watch a bird display its bright red colors as it begins to flap its wings on the branch. Then, in a second, it flies off, and we continue to follow Carolyn as she resumes her weekly journey.

This is the “gate of silence.” Once we pass through it, we are in a speechless world of pondering, absorbing, and gazing, and will not speak again until we end our walk at the “gate of chatter.”

After crossing the narrow pathway on the deck of the reservoir, we gaze down into a canyon, eventually leading us to a deep gorge, filled with a dark green pool of water, fed by ancient springs. Above, there is nothing but blue sky stretching across the valley to the distant mountain range in the west. Carolyn stops to take in the view one more time; a view capturing the rich colors and textures of the buildings and churches far below.

Our journey ends as we exit the gardens through the “gate of chatter.” We find ourselves eager to share our thoughts and impressions as we enjoy a leisurely walk down the back streets of El Centro, on our way to Carolyn’s favorite café to enjoy a Mexican breakfast with friends. We will not soon forget this day and the beautiful high desert flowers, a bright sunny day in Mexico, made even more memorable by a simple oath of silence.

Gary E. Rhoades is a student in MAC’s Tell-Your-Story writing class, taught by member Tom Hallman, Jr., a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of two books. This class is designed for students who want to write and develop skills in a supportive environment. Writers are encouraged to not feel intimidated if they have never written. Participants write, and in doing so discover the power and magic of a story; the story that everyone undoubtedly has. The class is not only fun, but one that quickly becomes, as several students have said, the most meaningful two hours of the week. For information on upcoming classes, check the Spring Class Guide inserted in this issue of The Winged M. WM

State of the University & Alumni Awards

Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Join University of Portland’s President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., as he presents the 2015 State of the University address.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the program runs from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

The luncheon also recognizes the 2015 Alumni Award winners: Scott Reis ’98, Stan Muessle ’62, and Christina Palmer Fuller ’07, ’12 MBA. Also recognized is the student award winner Nick MacKinnon ’15.

FR. MARK L. POORMAN, C.S.C., PRESIDENT

Sentinel Hotel, 614 Southwest 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon Tickets are $20 per person or $200 for a table of ten. For more information, email Jamie Berger at bergerj@up.edu or call 503.943.7397. Register online beginning February 10 at up.edu/RSVP/stateofup. up.edu

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