The Winged M, August 2020 by Multnomah Athletic Club

M U LT N O M A H AT H L E T I C C L U B

DON’T STOP COMPETING

MAC Athletes Stay Pumped During Pandemic – page 46

The Future of Fitness – page 34

AUGUST 2020

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

AUGUST 2020 | VOL. 109 No. 7

Contents FEATURED

34 | The Future of Fitness E&C Modernization means creating a space that can evolve.

46 | Sport Teams Perservere Coaches get creative to keep kids competitive. An improved Climbing Gym is coming this fall.

54 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Stephanie Cameron

Marketing Communications Director

Jared Grawrock

Digital Marketing Manager

Gwyneth McMorris

Communications Manager

Jill Moran

Project Manager

Julia Omelchuck

Graphic Designer/ Ad Services Coordinator

Michael Pendergast

Senior Graphic Designer

Kelly Robb

Marketing Manager

Jake Ten Pas Copywriter

Allyson Wilinski

CLUB NEWS

WELLNESS

44-45 Weight Loss Fads

CULINARY 28-29 MAC Meals at Home Sunset Bistro Events

VIRTUAL EVENTS 40-41 Family Time Listen & Learn

ON THE COVER Violet Gullung, Adam Wolfe, Isaac Rheingold, Joseph Gleeson and Tristan Ashton. Cover photo by Melissa Nornes.

Managing Editor

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

A PLATINUM CLUB

President William Lee Vice President Marianne Brophy Ritchie Treasurer Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch Secretary Michael Silvey

Trustees Stephen Brown Kyle Goulard Mike Mathews Chase McPherson Robert Torch Irma Valdez Marilyn Whitaker Reidun Zander Committee Chairs 20s/30s Louie Paul Arts Kirsten Leonard Athletic Debbie Williams Balladeers Jon Lee Basketball Mark Plumlee Budget and Finance Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch Climbing Joanne Siegel Culture and Style Gretchen Sturm Communications Sara Weinstein Cycling Steve Getsiv Dance Cinzia Corio-Holman Diversity Admissions Jenny Kim Early Birds Scott Spaulding Exercise & Decathlon Steve Brown Family Events Emily Whiting Golf Steve McNeill Gymnastics Carrie Jones Handball Brian Lee Holiday Decorating Bridget Connolly House Ann Blume Karate Mark Twietmeyer MelloMacs Amy Johnson Member Events Jennifer Strait Membership Jamie Daigle Outdoor Activities Program Sue Rimkeit Pilates Irvin Handelman Property Ken Boyko Racquetball Georgette Blomquist Ski Jeff Albright Social Activities Anne Cleve Squash Byron Gaddis Studio Fitness Amy Caplan Swim Brad Fennell Synchro Lisa Girard Technology Advisory Joshua Blank Tennis Andrew Randles Triathlon & Running Amy Henderson Volleyball Nikki Metcalf Walking & Hiking Suzanne Zarling Water Fitness Chris Bathurst Water Volleyball Dinda Mills Yoga Daureen Morris

common theme through all my communications to you, whether during the Q&A, in our Saturday emails or this column, has been community. I’ve talked about what that means to us at MAC — fellowship William Lee with others, a sharing PRESIDENT of common attitudes, interests and goals. I’ve talked about who makes up our community — our members and our staff.

• Learn to be a good ally to people of color (POC) and marginalized community members who are fellow members, staff, and guests at MAC.

In June we invited all members of our community to join in a conversation centering around inclusion. How do we make MAC feel inclusive to all its members? I have heard from many of you via Sounding Boards, direct emails and phone conversations. Many members have offered suggestions for ways MAC can improve and some seek more understanding of what we are hoping to achieve. I am grateful for all of these conversations.

JK: It’s important that MAC leadership, both at the trustee and the Executive Leadership Team levels, as well as our membership as a whole, be representative of our community. To accomplish this, we need to create a thoughtful DEI strategy with a dedicated DEI staff.

A Conversation with Jenny Kim Words matter, and our words should always match our intent. With that in mind I invited Jenny Kim, Diversity Admissions Committee (DAC) chair, to join me for a conversation about our intent for inclusion. Jenny, I so appreciate you sharing your thoughts as it relates to inclusion. Let’s start with what you and DAC hope we achieve by having these conversations? Jenny Kim: We want to inform members and staff on the meaning and importance of racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and make intentional and thoughtful systemic changes to be an inclusive and a welcoming place for all people. What have been the main issues that DAC members want to discuss since we started this conversation? JK: There are several, including: • Know, accept and admit that aspects of MAC’s past are racist and exclusionary, particularly with regards to the exclusion of membership for people of color and discrimination of racial minorities, women, religions and LGBTQ.

• Create and adopt a club-wide DEI initiative, including hiring a full-time staff dedicated to implementing and supporting this important work. • Have more people of color serve in leadership roles. • Make MAC communication channels more inclusive. What are the keys to making MAC feel more inclusive for members who have not felt welcome?

Additionally, when you look at the club’s communications channels, such as the website, The Winged M and newsletters, we need to view them through an equity lens. That means including more people of color. Again, it’s about creating a space where people of color feel comfortable, welcome and fully part of the MAC community. Will, your comments over the past few months about the need to not only talk about racial inequality, but to listen, learn and take meaningful action has shown real leadership. Those words have energized and engaged many members and staff. That said, MAC needs a clear policy against hate speech or discrimination by members toward other members, staff and guests. Thank you for your feedback, but I also want to send a huge “thank you” to you and the entire DAC who have been working long hours to help us have honest conversations, and be able to truly embrace inclusion and help us to listen, learn and grow. Our new DAC subcommittees have been meeting weekly and doing the hard work of reflecting and creating space for this conversation. This work is not easy and it takes an immense amount of energy and courage to help lead the work.

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General Manager Charles Leverton Senior Executive Assistant Melania Oppat Community Relations Manager Mary Fetsch Athletic & Wellness Director Elsa Lemoine Dance/Gymnastics/Aquatics Manager Jason Amos Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle Outdoor Manager Chad Failla Racquetball Manager Hank Marcus Squash Manager Werner Hergeth Tennis Manager Paul Reber Wellness Manager Will Cath Youth Programs Manager Jenny Robinett Marketing Communications Director Stephanie Cameron Facilities Director John Sterbis Housekeeping & Laundry Manager Elaine O’Flynn Maintenance Manager Steve Bell Security Manager Tim Glazier Safety Manager Jeff Miller Finance & Accounting Director Lindsey Bakker Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry Events & Catering Manager Abby DenUyl Executive Chef Philippe Boulot Food & Beverage Manager Matthew Carter Human Resources Director Lucilla Valley Club Engagement Manager Kevin Pollack Technology Director Matt Abraham

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he times they are a changing,” the classic Dylan lyric often comes to mind these days. We’re heading into the fifth month since COVID-19 has been calling all the shots. For those Charles Leverton who are listening, it GENERAL MANAGER has taught us about ourselves, our community, about the importance of humility and our values. Our team has also taught me a great deal. They’re resilient and dedicated and have shown that good old-fashioned grit can move mountains. MAC has embraced a new way of working, with limited staff coming together as a team all rowing in the same direction. I’m so proud of them. They have learned new skills and delivered more than they thought they could. Their dedication to the club and its mission, the members and their co-workers is continually on display. The many member volunteers, including the Board of Trustees and committee chairs, have helped strengthen our team, and our partnership is arguably stronger than ever previously imagined. Every decision and strategy was guided, shaped and approved by members — putting the decision-making back where it belongs, with the owners of the club. This work helped us reach a major milestone — MAC Phase 1 reopening. We took all the precautions, set our sights on learning the most effective path, making adjustments along the way and then finally getting you back into the club. Opening the doors was amazing, but seeing members and staff work tirelessly together in complete symbiosis was far more impressive. It is frankly the first brick in the foundation that will support our future growth. I believe that over the next 12 months we will continue social distancing, wearing face coverings and opening club offerings only when safe to do so. I’m hopeful that we continue to progress, but know that setbacks are likely. We will make mistakes and learn from them. Regardless, every hard-fought step will be a partnership between members and staff.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Our partnership will include everyone. Over the past few weeks our community like so many others have been called to reflect on our values. I have been part of some very real conversations with both staff and members who have shared experiences that quite simply are not acceptable. The Diversity Admission Committee (DAC) is leading changes on the member side, and our staff team is excited to partner with them to create truly impactful change. Our staff team has also begun the journey to creating a more welcoming and equitable workplace. Jason Amos, head of member engagement and Lucilla Valley, head of Human Resources are now diversity champions on my extended leadership team. They will lead the creation of our strategy and DEI roadmap. I have also created a coalition of diversity networks to help guide their work and monitor our organization’s progress, beginning with the creation of Black, Latino, LGBTQ, Veteran, Women and International networks. We will grow these networks and add others as needed. These groups are empowered to provide employees with direct voice to the leadership team; they report directly to me. They are charged with creating cultural integration, ensuring our employee policies are reflective of our values, and serving as ambassadors for our employees who might feel unable to affect change on their own. This team will be comprised of our best and brightest, the future leadership of our club. We are also refining our hiring practices, rolling out diversity training for our leaders, and partnering closely with our member counterparts. Both the board and the Hiring Committee spent a great deal of time during my interview process on this topic. It was important to them that I not only held passion in this space, but that I also was able to deliver meaningful change. Rest assured, this is personal for me. I promise to share more later, but know that I am committed to using my platform to lift up the voices who cannot speak for themselves.

Together We Thrive I have appreciated hearing from so many of you over the past weeks. My door is always open, and I’m ready to listen and discuss any issues on your mind. Many recent decisions were prompted by a single Sounding Board or conversation. I can’t wait to meet you all in person in the weeks and months ahead.

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FACES OF MAC Earlier this year, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Pacific Northwest 9.0 Women’s 65s team — lead by team captains MAC’s Gay Hart and Mary Kurz — competed at the national championships in Orlando, Florida. The tournament was held at the newly opened USTA National Campus, which boasts 100 courts, including 40 of clay. Teams from nearly every section of the USTA, and from across the country, were represented. The PNW team included players hailing from Eastern Washington to Southern Oregon and points in between. After several days of intense competition, the PNW team made it to the semifinals and then on to a hard-fought final match. With a deciding win, they brought the national championship home!

Eric Earle took inspiration from the pandemic in the form of starting a nonprofit, Public Health Supply (publichealthsupply.org), which delivers face coverings to local clinics that work with underserved populations. “I bought a set of N95 masks because I wanted my family members to have them. I had been reading about masks and all the research behind how effective they are at protecting people,” Earle says. “When the masks arrived, I opened the box and thought: ‘Wow, this is incredible! N95 masks are notoriously difficult to find. But here they are!’ It just made so much sense to me that I could start a nonprofit and deliver them to local people in need.” Earle grew up in Portland and has been volunteering with organizations such as the suicide hotline Lines for Life, the downtown syringe exchange Outside In, and the Red Cross. He says that understanding these local efforts and communities gave him confidence that he could start a nonprofit. “There are many great nonprofits doing good work. My research told me that much of this was happening on a larger scale. Masks and PPE were being sent to hospitals and food

banks,” Earle says. “But oftentimes, smaller, local clinics were struggling with flimsy surgical masks or homemade masks. I felt as if someone who knew the local ecosystem along the West Coast could help deliver the proper equipment where it needed to go.”

Kurz and Hart, second and third from right.

MAC’s Member Services team is known for going the extra mile, or sometimes 26.2. Administrative Coordinator Rachel Braun completed her first full-length race in the form of the virtual Revel Mt. Hood Marathon earlier this year, training while working remotely for MAC during the club shutdown.

MAC is inspiring. It shows how focused and committed she is.”

Member Ann Blume, who first met Braun as a member of the House Committee, has always been impressed by her ability to multitask. “Running a marathon takes an incredible amount of dedication, time and energy. Rachel’s workout routine is challenging, yet she is always cheerful and enthusiastic. Training and completing the marathon during both the pandemic and upheaval at the

Braun adds that great service and taking on a new physical challenge have a lot in common. It’s about being prepared for whatever arises. “I started running half marathons last year and was hooked, but wanted to do at least one full one,” she adds. “How many people can say that they ran their first marathon on an unsupported course during a global pandemic?”

“I love working out, and lifting has always been my first choice, but with MAC closed, training runs were an easy option,” Braun says. “It also gave me something to focus on and some consistency in a time when I was grasping for any sense of a schedule.”

Professionally, Earle runs a local tutoring company called Tutor Portland, focusing on math and science coaching for middle and high school students. Last fall, the company hosted a tutoring hour in conjunction with Youth Programs at MAC. He’s also studying for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) right now, and plans to apply to medical school next spring.

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CLUB NEWS

By the Numbers Staying Connected

mall but mighty, MAC’s Marketing Communications crew is a creative and strategic powerhouse. As a runner, I like to think of the group as ultra-runners. We plot the course, identify milestones, rely on internal team Jill Moran support and adapt PROJECT MANAGER along the way. We are methodical and organized, with a runway of deliverables.

300 “Likes” for the Welcome Back Instagram post (most ever)!

Prior to and in the days leading up to the club’s closure, the team took on a steady stream of work. Then, while MAC’s doors were closed, projects started to move at lightspeed. We adapted quickly, transforming processes and working in sprints to deliver virtual content as fast as our partners created it. We also worked with others (staff and members) to optimize virtual experiences and help bring MAC into your homes.

150 Events promoted via email *

Our storytelling evolved and social media was embraced more strongly as a tool to connect. Four new web pages were designed to deliver content for specific audience groups. Those pages morphed into MAC@Home, which itself has iterated multiple times. Guidelines were developed to equip Fitness and Wellness instructors and chefs with filming videos. More than 50 MAC recipe cards were made so members could recreate the flavors of MAC at home.

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Signs placed in the club for reopening.

Hours of video edited *

The online reservation system was adapted. Now, after you make a reservation and return to MAC, you’ll see helpful signs with information to protect and assist members and staff as they navigate the facility. All MAC employees strive to connect and sustain the club community. The Marketing Communications team is the conduit. In these continued uncertain times, we’ll continue to share engaging inclub and at-home experiences to keep you happy, healthy and connected.

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CLUB NEWS

MAC Wins Bike More Challenge Multnomah Athletic Club formed a team for the citywide Bike More Challenge 2020. During June, 166 members and staff participated in the competition and, as a team, they rode 10,866 miles and logged 706 individual trips. Equally impressive, MAC’s team came in first place for organizations with 500 or more possible participants. Congratulations to all those who rode! Special mentions go to Mary Ross for logging the most miles on MAC’s team with 1,404. Patrick Nevin logged the most trips, with 50 recorded, and Andrew Nilsson was close behind with 44. And in overall points, Mary Ross contributed 1,824 points to the team’s score. Jim Laird also had an incredible finish with 1,819 points to help the team take first place.

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CLUB NEWS

Welcome Back: What to Expect at MAC Before Arriving • Reservations are required to access the club. No limit on the number of reservations per week, per person. • Available areas are the Exercise and Conditioning Room (E&C), Small Weight Room, select fitness studios, indoor track, tennis courts, outdoor pickleball court, squash, racquetball and handball courts (singles play only), Reading Lounge and the Sunset Bistro. • Only members ages 14 years and older are allowed in the club currently, except in restaurants. Juniors can play tennis as part of their parent or guardian’s reservation if they are accompanied at all times.

Club Entrance/Exit • For safety, keypads are no longer available at entrances — members scan their MAC ID or check in with the app. • Front Desk attendants ask members a series of health questions and direct them where to go, following wayfinding signs. • Temperature checks are administered at entrances.

The Spin Studio has been reconfigured for safety.

E&C/Studio/Court Usage

Dining

• All reservations are for 75 minutes.

• Dining reservations at Sunset Bistro through OpenTable. Guests are welcome to join members for a meal at the Bistro and may use the Parking Structure.

• Face coverings must be worn while exercising indoors. • Members must provide their own equipment (racquets, balls, mats and water bottles).

• Employees and members are required to wear face coverings while entering/ departing and in public spaces where at least a six-foot distance cannot be maintained.

• No showers are available.

• Sneeze guards are in place at all employee stations.

• Limited to first floor only.

• Members and staff maintain social distancing while in public spaces. • Members scan out when leaving the club.

• Virtual offerings continue to be provided.

• Check themac.com for the most up-todate restaurant hours.

All information is subject to change. At Your Service hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Social Spaces • Magazines and newspapers are unavailable. • Virtual offerings still provided.

The most up-to-date information needed to navigate the new club reality, from reservations to the rollout of amenities, is available at themac.com. Questions? Contact At Your Service, 503-517-7235.

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CLUB NEWS

Foundation Supports Equity During Scholarship Process

he Multnomah Athletic Foundation believes all youth should have the opportunity to play, compete and participate in sports. To make this belief a reality, MAF presents grants and scholarships totaling more than $200,000 annually to outstanding student athletes and organizations that use sport to support underserved communities. Several years ago, the foundation adopted belief statements, including an equity statement, to help guide its volunteer grant and scholarship reviewers in their decision-making process. The practices were implemented to make sure MAF grant and scholarship recipients reflect the diversity of the greater community — in this case Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties. In light of recent events, the foundation is taking a closer look at its existing equity statements to ensure they truly reflect the communities it serves.

MAC Member Brings Valuable Perspective on Diversity To ensure that the foundation stays true to its commitment to equity, operates with integrity, and makes fair and informed choices, its volunteer grant and scholarship review team determined that a person of color was uniquely suited to provide feedback and bring an important perspective to the scholarship review process. With that in mind, Elle Halliburton, a MAC member and one of MAF’s amazing volunteers, twas asked to share her story and view of the foundation’s policies at work.

About Elle MAC member Elle Halliburton is a Portland native and athlete. Since childhood, she has focused on two of her passions — art and sports. Elle attended Jesuit High School and was a member of the track and field team. Her success on the team began her freshman year, and led to her earning a varsity position, breaking school records and winning a first place medal in the 4x100 relay at the state championship.

Elle Halliburton In 2013, her passions led her to St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York, where she pursued a business management degree while participating in Division I track and field. Elle combined her artistic interests with her business acumen to create the Ms. Elle Media brand, which provides videography services and a platform for her self-produced hip-hop music. After graduating in 2017, Halliburton

returned to Portland to pursue marketing and freelance videography, successfully combining three interests: providing sports videography, producing empowering hiphop music, and coaching high school track and field. Joining forces with the foundation in January, she plans to use her talents to continue uplifting minority Portland communities through art and activism.

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In Her Own Words “I have been a Multnomah Athletic Club member most of my life, and I am proud to have grown here as an athlete, and now serve as a Multnomah Athletic Foundation board member. In 2001, my family joined MAC, and as a Black and Hispanic family of seven, it was evident that our minority presence was noticed among long-term members. MAC had formed a Diversity Admission Committee in 2007, which my parents took the initiative to join. While serving on the committee, they worked with fellow committee members to improve acceptance and inclusion of minority members. As a young child, my first MAC memories were filled with fun-filled summer athletic camps and sports training, and I was unaware of my racial difference at the time. As I transition into becoming an adult member of the club, I reflect on my experiences at MAC, and how I was able to leverage the club’s community and services to contribute to my successes to date. I credit the club for establishing my passion for sports, as I went on to become a Division 1 track and field athlete, a Jesuit High School coach and an active member of the review team that selects the MAC Scholar Athlete award recipients. To continue my passion for youth sports, as a person of color, I am committed to sharing my perspective with my MAF and MAC colleagues and award recipients. During this time of the Black Lives Matter movement and COVID-19, at the foundation we acknowledge the stresses and changes each student is now facing. To provide support at this unprecedented time, we look to several of the foundation’s core belief statements to guide our actions, making sure we are an ally. We believe that our scholarship recipients and community grant partners’ outreach should reflect the diversity of Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. In the 2010 census, 76 percent of Portland metro area population was classified as white. As a person of color, I look for inclusive places. The MAF board of directors reflects a broad range of ages, and ethnic and gender diversity. It strives to provide a safe place for our community of student scholarship recipients and ourselves, by supporting each other’s diverse

backgrounds. MAF directors are committed to acknowledging the current human rights movement and continuing to diversify the team of staff and volunteers. We believe we have a unique opportunity through our scholarships to make a significant difference in a student’s ability to attend college and succeed despite financial need. The foundation’s scholarship recipients are a diverse group of students who have achieved success both on and off the field. Our responsibility as board members is to celebrate, uplift and help guide success after high school. In order for the foundation to live by these words, it is important to highlight recipients on an individual level. The foundation strives to create a network of students that motivates and supports one another in their journeys.

Each scholarship recipient has demonstrated a passion for uplifting their community through a diverse group of nonprofit organizations.

MAF Tributes Honor someone special or memorialize someone who has passed away by making a tribute gift to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Tributes fall under one of five designations: memorial, anniversary, get well, birthday or recognition. To make a contribution, contact MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt, lbendt@MultnomahAthleticFoundation. com. August tributes are listed below, with the honored individuals’ names in bold. Jim Grelle (memorial) Tony and Janice Marquis Bud Lewis (100th birthday) Board members at the Multnomah Athletic Foundation

We believe that volunteerism and community connectivity are critically important aspects of student development. Each scholarship recipient has demonstrated a passion for uplifting their community through a diverse group of nonprofit organizations. It is crucial that we celebrate their activism along with their academic and athletic achievements. As for MAF foundation directors and committee members, they actively lead by example – volunteering their time, input and support to youth events that showcase the impact of community involvement.”

Next Steps Using equity as its starting point toward social justice, the foundation is looking deeply at its policies, practices, governance and funding. Its annual board work session has shifted the organization’s focus toward access, amplifying voices and action. The next step is to educate board members on the important issues around equity, social justice and the community’s needs. Learn more at MultnomahAthleticFoundation. com and join the conversation. WM

Multnomah Athletic Foundation provides community grants and scholarships focused on promoting athletic participation in the Portland area. Contributions made to the Foundation are tax-deductible. Learn more at MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

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CLUB NEWS

Loprinzi Scholarship Winners Abdinasir Hussein

Kaylee Mo

Elite Runner Goes the Distance

In Pursuit of Excellence

Track and field student athlete shines in sports and academics

Student athlete achieves winning results through commitment, resolve and determination

Loprinzi Scholarship recipient Abdinasir Hussein has overcome extraordinary challenges as a refugee from Somalia. Hussein spent much of his childhood in a Kenyan refugee camp, then time in Dallas, Texas, and Washington state before finally landing in Portland. During those unsettled years, the thought of attending school on a regular basis — much less going to college — simply seemed out of the question. However, once his family landed in Portland, Hussein did attend school. During his sophomore year at Roosevelt High School, Hussein discovered his talent for distance running, which he developed as a member of the school’s cross country team. Since then, he puts in 50-60 miles per week in all types of conditions. His commitment has paid off. Hussein is now a championship runner who has broken multiple school records. Last year, he placed second in the 3,000-meter event at state championships.

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Kaylee Mo’s achievements can be attributed to her drive, focus and a sense of purpose, whether applied to academics, athletics or extra-curricular activities. Hussein excels in academics as well as athletics, and graduated high school with a 3.75 GPA — another extraordinary accomplishment, given the instability of his childhood years. He also finds time to give back to his community. As captain of his high school cross country team, he actively mentors his teammates. Hussein also works with African-American boys through the I Am Academy program, which helps students become leaders, graduates and scholars. Although Hussein has secured some scholarship assistance for college, it does not completely cover his tuition at University of Oregon. His $8,000 Loprinzi scholarship helps make up the difference, and helps support his pursuit of excellence in sports and scholastics.

At Tualatin High School, Mo earned an impressive 4.48 GPA while pursuing a full International Baccalaureate diploma. She also participated and held a leadership role in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), which helps high school students prepare for business careers, and Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), which promotes health care career opportunities. Both organizations sponsor academic competitions, and Mo routinely placed in the top 10, including a seventh place national finish for FBLA, and several first and third place state finishes for HOSA. To round out her extracurricular pursuits, the 2020 Loprinzi Scholarship recipient played softball on nationally-ranked championship varsity and club teams, and considers the sport an integral part of

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Each year the Multnomah Athletic Foundation awards its Loprinzi Scholarship, which recognizes students who embrace the spirit of Joe Loprinzi, the fitness guru and longtime MAC employee who positively impacted many club members. Meet this year’s recipients:

Abdelrasheed Tarhuni

A Soccer Star and More Gifted student athlete excels academically and connects with the community A talented and accomplished soccer player, 2020 Loprinzi Scholarship recipient Abdelrasheed Tarhuni also pushes himself academically, and makes connecting with the community a priority. her life. Playing softball also helped her develop a strong team mentality and trust in the teamwork process. Aside from academics and athletics, Mo has also volunteered at the Oregon Food Bank and Medical Teams International, and helped organize Red Cross blood drives. Mo is attending Northwestern University this fall. Her $8,000 scholarship grant is especially timely since COVID-19 has impacted her parents’ income, which has made meeting tuition more difficult. No doubt it’s a challenging time to enter college, but judging from her accomplishments, Mo has shown she can rise to the occasion and excel.

This past fall, Tarhuni completed his fourth season playing on Tigard High School men’s varsity soccer team, which won the Three Rivers league championship for the second year in a row. He was also recognized as Offensive Player of the Year. Through soccer, Tarhuni has developed skills that are valuable both on and off the field. Those skills include teamwork, time management and perseverance — all which came into play while he pursued an academically rigorous Full IB diploma, earning a 3.8 GPA. For Tarhuni, personal achievement is important, but so is being involved in the community. Strongly influenced by his parents’ experience as immigrants, he is keenly aware of international humanitarian challenges. That’s why, during his sophomore

year, he founded an Amnesty International club that campaigns against human rights injustices worldwide. He also volunteers at Every Body Athletic, an organization that helps adults with learning and developmental disabilities through regular exercise. As for college, Tarhuni hopes to attend University of Southern California in the fall, and has secured some financial aid. However, COVID-19 has impacted his family’s income, and put his paid summer coaching job on hold. His well-deserved $8,000 scholarship will help close the tuition gap while he continues to aim high and work toward his goals.

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“It’s important to me to be able to support and connect with students and athletes who are doing their best to reach as far as they can and do as well as they can.” — Bud Lewis

The 2020 Bud Award “At nearly 100 years old, I’m an antique! And I love it,” proclaims Leland “Bud” Lewis — longtime Multnomah Athletic Club member and Multnomah Athletic Foundation volunteer. “Every day I find something that inspires me, whether it’s a well-written poem, a hawk soaring in the sky, or a towering tree that’s older than I am. There is so much everywhere to appreciate. I’m grateful [MAF] gives me the opportunity to participate with them.” Each summer, one of MAF’s community grant partners is awarded the Bud Award. The awardee is selected because their organization exemplifies his sportsmanship, enthusiasm and a passion for athletics. This year the foundation is pleased to announce the 2020 recipient is Playworks Pacific Northwest.

Playworks increases access to athletic participation for kids at low-income elementary schools in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. They also engaged 300 students in their junior coach youth leadership program and provided 336 students with opportunities to participate in developmental sports leagues after school. Their work builds a culture of play that enables kids to feel a real sense of belonging. For example, recess includes fun activities, but also focuses on inclusion, conflict resolution and readiness for learning. Partnering with teachers, principals and parents, Playworks makes sure kids have the opportunity to contribute both on the playground and in the classroom.

“My involvement with the Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s grant program is something I definitely appreciate,” says Lewis. “This program reaches into communities to offer support where it’s needed the most. It’s important to me to be able to support and connect with students and athletes who are doing their best to reach as far as they can and do as well as they can.” Contributions honoring Bud’s 100 years can be made to the Bud Lewis Grant Fund through the foundation. Check out MultnomAthleticFoundation.com for more information.

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In Memoriam Mary Lou Dyer Ferguson March 25, 1933-June 11, 2020 Mary Lou Dyer Ferguson passed away June 11, 2020, after months of declining health, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Lou was born in Portland, Oregon, on March 25, 1933 to Carl Henry Dyer and Eleanor Marie Hendricks Dyer. Her brother, Bob, was born three years later. Mary Lou attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Holy Child Academy and the University of Oregon. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University. In 1954, Mary Lou met a handsome U.S. Coast Guard veteran, James Ferguson, also of Portland. They married in June 1955 and were blessed with three daughters: Sally Ferguson, Jill Ferguson Nesbitt and Susan Ferguson Walton. By the early 1960s, Jim was fighting cancer and passed away in early February 1963. As she would demonstrate many times in her life, Mary Lou did not know how to quit when faced with adversity. She was a pistol! She found ways over the following 57 years to raise and support her daughters and enjoy an active, happy and contributive life. Mary Lou was proud of her 33-year career with Kaiser Permanente and her affiliation with Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. In 2015, Mary Lou was recognized for her volunteer work at Maryville Nursing Home in Beaverton. She served as president and treasurer of her homeowners association, treasurer for Catholic Charities and volunteered at the Tigard Library. Admirably, she was unsurpassed in her dedication to fitness at Multnomah Athletic Club where she was a member for 45 years. She was a runner for decades and didn’t hang up her downhill skis until she was 80.

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Mary Lou was a long-standing member of the Madeline and St. Cecilia Parishes. Her Catholic faith and devotion to the Blessed Mother guided and consoled her throughout her life.

Jim was born in Portland and attended Ainsworth, Lincoln and University of Oregon. He was a member of MAC for more than 50 years. Jim married UO classmate Jean Keenan in 1962.

Mary Lou’s relationship with Tom Maddocks brought his wonderful daughter Lisa into the family, and she was grateful to have another loving daughter. Tony Palermini, a friend from early grade school days, became an integral part of Mary Lou’s happy later years. He was a bright light in her life. As a widower, Tony knew what picking up life’s pieces entailed and this wonderful Italian man became part of Mary’s Irish, German and Scottish clan.

In high school, Jim was the state champion in the 880 meter, and at Oregon he was the NCAA champion in the mile. He was a member of the 1960 Olympic Team in the 1,500 meter and held American records in the mile, the indoor mile and the two mile. Jim made 20 appearances on USA teams during a 10-year span. In 1962, he ran his first sub-four mile, as only the fourth American to do so, and went on to run 21 of them — the most in the world at that time.

Mary Lou was loved by many and had many dear friends. She was loyal, devoted and an excellent listener. Mary Lou fiercely loved her four daughters, Sally, Jill, Susan and Lisa; her five grandchildren, Carl and Robert Walton, Chloe and Henry Ross, and Olivia Nesbitt; and two great-granddaughters, Aubree and Kylie Walton. Mary Lou passed away in the midst of a pandemic that prevented the normal ways of collective grieving. She would just consider it another hill to climb. Mary Lou asked that in lieu of flowers a contribution be made in her name to the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (Maryville) Foundation to benefit the chapel fund: ssmofoundation.org or Medical Teams International: medicalteams.org. The funeral mass will be shared by her immediate family. A celebration of life will be held when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Arrangements directed by Riverview Abby.

Jim Grelle Sept. 30, 1936-June 13, 2020 Jim died peacefully at his home, after several weeks in hospice, surrounded by family and a wonderful home-care team. Jim had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, which greatly affected his mobility and impacted him neurologically.

After the Olympics and Oregon, Jim and Jean moved to Los Angeles to train with the Hungarian coach Mihály Iglói, and the newly formed LA Track Club. Well before the days of sponsored professional athletes, these first “after college” athletes were firmly amateur (at least in the United States). They held full-time jobs, not related to sport, trained twice a day, competed around the country and in Europe on weekends and during summer vacation, and could not accept any prize money. Even the trophies had a value limit set by the American Athletic Union, now the American Federation of Track and Field, but travel and per diem were provided by the invitational meets. In 1966, Jim and Jean returned to Portland and Jim worked in school sales, Jean taught school and they joined MAC. Jim continued competing, training on his own and representing MAC. The club provided his jerseys, but not expenses. In 1962, representing MAC at the Vancouver International Meet, he set an American record of 3:55.4. Jim continued competing at an international level and volunteer coached the distance runners at Portland University, while training with them.

SOLD Jim was a recipient of the Bill Hayward Award and was inducted into the UO Hall of Fame as well as the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame — the only Lincoln High athlete to achieve this honor. This past year, Jim was experiencing increasing mobility issues but he could be found most mornings doing his laps on the track. First walking, then with walking sticks, then a walker accompanied with a physical therapist (Joanna) or his caregiver, whom he referred to as his “personal trainer,” they would take Jim to the lobby in front of the Sport Bar where he was provided a glass of water with a little lemonade, and he would wait for Jean to finish her swim and regale anyone who would listen with stories, jokes and trivia. Jim is survived by Jean, his wife of 58 years, son Jim, daughter Leslie and two grandchildren. His brother, Chuck, preceded him in death earlier this year. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Tribute donations may be made to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation, the Duck Athletic Fund, or OHSU Foundation for Neuroscience Research. Please note that during COVID19, Nike will double any donations made by Nike employees through its employee portal. Include “in memory of Jim Grelle” in the note section.

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Hank Grootendorst 1934-2020 The longtime member of MAC passed away on June 7, 2020, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margie, and their five children, eight grandchildren and large extended family. No memorial is planned at this time.

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Many Ways to Enjoy MAC Dining Eat at the club or take away

ummer is here and MAC looks forward to seeing members at the Sunset Bistro. Naturally, things look a bit different in order to keep everyone safe. Among the changes are socially distant table spacing, contactless menus and checks, regular cleaning of high-touch areas and all staff wearing face coverings. The dining area has also been expanded to include the lower sundeck and the dress code has been relaxed. Members are welcome to schedule three dining reservations per week — through OpenTable or by calling At Your Service — without affecting reservation limits in other areas of the club. Or swing by the Bistro after completing another activity. There may be space available for walk-ins. For those not yet comfortable dining at the club, the Bistro is also open for curbside pickup. Call 503-517-6123 to place an order.

Additionally, two types of meal boxes are now available with rotating menus: MAC Dinner Boxes These fully cooked meals are ready to heat and serve. Past selections have included prime rib, bouillabaisse and Moroccan tajine. MAC Meal Kits These protein-rich, nutritionally balanced boxes are created in partnership with MAC Wellness and contain all the ingredients necessary to make seasonal three-course meals at home. In addition to the food items, each cook-at-home kit includes nutritional information from registered dietitian Tysen Christensen and a link to a short cooking demonstration video by Chef Deanna Bascom. Both options must be ordered by 8 a.m. the day prior to pick up and available for collection between 4 and 6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday in the Turnaround. themac.com/group/pages/mac-at-home

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Join MAC’s mixologist Roni Pervizi for cooking demos and cocktail creations on Wednesdays and even more cocktails on Fridays. Zoom link available at the MAC@Home web page.

Pair scrumptious paella with house-made sangria. Bistro reservations are first come, first served through OpenTable or by calling At Your Service at 503-517-7235. The cost is $29 per adult and $17 for kids ages 12 and under.

Chef Phil Oswalt cooks meals to-order at an outdoor grilling station. Bistro reservations are made through OpenTable or by calling At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

Stoller Family Estate hosts MAC members for an exclusive wine dinner in their brand new event center in Dayton, Oregon. A delicious four-course meal prepared by their chef, Becca Richards, is paired with five wines from the vineyard. The cost is $95 per person. Social distancing guidelines must be followed and tables will only include members of the same reservation party. Transportation not included. FB020

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A selection of tiki cocktails prepared by Bar Manager Roni Pervizi is paired with pupu platters from the kitchen. Bistro reservations are made through OpenTable or by calling At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

A raw bar menu of Japaneseinspired selections is paired with curated flights from Oregon’s Sake One Sake. Bistro reservations are made through OpenTable or by calling At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

Choose from handpicked wine collections or grab a growler filled with one of the club’s current draft selections. Order online.

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The Future of Fitness Is Flexibility E&C Modernization means creating a space that can evolve By Jake Ten Pas

t’s not that Charles Leverton and Darcy Henderson are camera-shy, it’s that the E&C Modernization project is a club-wide effort, and they want to give credit where it’s due. MAC’s General Manager and the chair of the ad hoc committee leading the effort to revitalize the Exercise and Conditioning Room, the hub of the club’s fitness offerings, are keenly aware that no photo of the current facility or themselves can fully tell this ambitious tale. “It’s not about us. It’s about the journey we’re taking to get there,” Henderson says. “It’s not about the current E&C. It’s about the future E&C. None of those things play in a photograph, and it is about the committee. We have so many really great people contributing to this effort.” “The future of MAC fitness, to me, is many voices, one vision,” Leverton adds. “It will have definitive gates and outcomes, but this is a process, and the beginning of that process. This is one of many things that we’re going to do to completely redefine the training environment within MAC.” With that in mind, what follows is a candid conversation with a couple of MAC’s key leaders, who are helping to drive a team dedicated to improving the experience for all members.

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Jake Ten Pas: What does the E&C Modernization project represent for each of you?

probably considered state of the art. For 20 years, it’s been the most used area of the club by members, and it’s time to update it.

Charles Leverton: The official answer in my mind always comes from Darcy, because she’s leading that team. The voice of the member really comes through the members and the member leadership team.

The other thing is that in the five-year survey in 2015, which I chaired, we gave members a choice of around 15 capital projects, big improvements to the club, and asked them to rank them. An improved, expanded E&C area was the number one capital project members wanted to see. Five years later, it’s even more urgent.

From a staff perspective, it is the beginning of addressing what I think is a long overdue redesign of our fitness space, and it is step one of addressing the entire program. I’ll use a sports, or kinesiology, analogy on this one. You have to work on the bones first, and then you train the muscles to keep the bones in place. Much like chiropracting, this is setting the bones. We’re setting the bones at the core of our facility. There are still peripheral things that we have to do, like boutique spaces, or studio spaces. We still have to work on some of the back-of-house conversation and the wellness conversation. But this is really setting the main part of the body and making sure that we have a really solid foundation from which we can then build the future. To me, this isn’t a radical shift in how we’re doing business. It’s a modernization effort. It’s moving us forward 20 years, and it’s also an acknowledgement that this business doesn’t have a lot of variables to it. The difference between the best layout in the world and the worst layout in the world is usually just clutter and the quality of the material that you use. For example, they’re not moving the walls, but looking at how they’re designed, how the space is laid out, and the equipment. That’s really the key part of this to me: It’s getting us to the starting line for the future of fitness, so we have a strong foundation to go forward. Darcy Henderson: I agree with all of that. Charles is approaching it, as is his skillset, from a strategic, industry, big-picture standpoint. I’m approaching this from a member standpoint, and the two are in tandem. I’m approaching it from a member standpoint for two reasons. First, in surveys of current and prospective members, the fitness areas, and specifically the E&C, are the most used athletic areas of the club. This has been consistent for 15 years. But they’ve been neglected for 20 years. We built this great new addition 20 years ago, and at the time it was

E&C Moderinzation Ad Hoc Committee Members: Tom Bard Steve Brown Carl Burnham Darcy Henderson Brad Miller Judie Simpson Sam Smith (not in photo) Scott Stevens

How has this conversation evolved since the E&C Modernization project’s inception?

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DH: It’s very much like a kitchen remodel. You talk about wanting to do it, you get big ideas, they get bigger, and then you get pricing, and say, “Oh, we can’t afford it. Let’s wait to do it all until we have enough money. Then, once you have enough money, it’s now even more expensive, and finally you say, “Let’s just go back to the original plan, which is to make the kitchen look nicer and replace the tired, old appliances.” That’s where we are.

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How has the effort to attract younger members that figured into the project? CL: I think the first thing is to recognize that industry trends last, depending on what they are, three to five years, some as long as 10. So, most of this is around building modular systems that can ebb and flow with the trends of the time. It sounds a little tactical, but the important part is, do you have enough outlets for future possibilities? Do you have power in the right places so you have the ability to shift designs around? Half the time, that’s where it falls apart. You want to reshuffle your gym because something new came out, and you can’t do it because the one place where you need power outlets now costs you a $300,000 refit. That’s a big piece of the conversation, just acknowledging that training is an ever-evolving art form. The first thing that we’ve done is made sure that we have processes in place, rather than solutions. That we understand how we re-evaluate, that we understand the member journey. In doing that, we’ve now created an enduring platform, and we can go back and ask, “How are these members served?” Back to the chiropracting analogy, we’re going to continuously go back and

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re-evaluate whether or not the bones are set in the right way, and that they’re serving the body in the way that we need them to. That is really what I would tell any future member, or any aspirational member, is that we didn’t build a new gym. We built a process to make sure that you always have a training space that reflects your needs. We opened up the space more, focusing on things like flow and making sure that the member journey through the space made sense, that it was logical, and that it really created efficiency. DH: Newer members, many of whom will be younger, should be satisfied by this. That is a goal to have, an aspiration, and strategically that is an obvious thing. There is a danger in saying, “Well, then older members won’t like it.” What I’m getting at is that people who might not like it will be those who are used to it in its current state. But if we said to any member of our club, “We no longer have an E&C. Continued on page 36

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You have to go out and join another gym to meet those fitness needs.” Whether they’re 80 or 25, none of them are going to pick the 20-year-old gym. They’re going to pick the one that is most state-of-the-art, that also feels approachable and easy to use. Current industry trends include functional fitness offerings, more free weight options, newer machines for cardio, and well-organized spaces that are light and airy. Those are the gyms that every member of our club would go to join if they couldn’t utilize our space, so that’s what we’re trying to design, something that’s what they would choose if they had to join fresh. The Small Weight Room, as I understand it, has traditionally been a place for older members, people who are looking for a quieter, more peaceful, perhaps slower-paced space, where they can do rehab and escape the hustle and bustle of the E&C.

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In reimagined version, the Small Weight Room will be a place for highintensity weightlifters, right? Does that mean that the rest of the E&C becomes calmer, and is the hope that those who loved the Small Weight Room might feel more comfortable there? DH: Yes, and just a note, the Small Weight Room was never designed to serve any specific population. What has happened over time is it evolved as a landing place for old-school equipment, the notso-complicated treadmills, for example. I think you’re right, that the bigger space will now be more Zen. The change will be difficult, but once those members start seeking the equipment they like in the bigger space, they’ll realize that there’s more there to offer them. I think they’ll realize that their experience will improve using the bigger space.

COVID has seemingly spurred a lot of thought about members’ routes through the club, and how employees help them get where they’re going and figure out how to use the facility in its new capacity. Does that emphasis on user experience, and how staff can improve it, carry over? CL: That’s one of the most exciting parts, and that’s why the starting line reference is important. The biggest lift is yet to come, which is the programming side. Part of the reason why I was hired was a heavy emphasis on bringing back MAC’s middle name, Athletics. One of my big beliefs is that journey approach, and so rather than having staff wandering around helping you, which is going to be a piece of the conversation, it’s more how do we guide you? Rather than the “Hey, do you need help?” kind of conversation, it’s more around how do we help educate you and get you into the system? If you’ve ever bought a luxury item, whether it’s a house, a car, a hotel, you get shown

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around. You get introduced to the space. You get asked your comfort level. They tailor it to you personally. You’re going to see a lot more of those programs at what I call the “one-to-few” level. There are three tiers. It’s one-to-many, which is basically generic, one size fits all. Then, there’s one-to-few, which is a tailored approach based on segmentation. Lastly, there’s one-to-one, which is personal training. One-to-one is ideal, but it’s actually very tough to do. It’s expensive. It’s hard to resource. More importantly, it’s intimidating for a lot of people to have that intimate of a relationship with somebody, especially at the onset of their journey, when they’re very vulnerable and intimidated. The one-to-few, the cohort method, is by far the best. You might spend a month in a cohort of 10 to 20 people, maybe 30, and there will be a test at the end, which is, can you write your own script? Can you use this fitness facility on your own? You can actually get certified in using the E&C, and the idea is not that you can’t use the E&C if you’re not certified, but it’s for you to know and have a comfort level, and for us to know the number of our members who still don’t have a comfort level. That way, you’ll be able to use it the way you want.

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I think that is what you’re going to see, more of a guided approach to how we’re going to introduce you back into this environment. If you feel comfortable doing it on your own, we’re going to let you do that and it’s going to be great. But it’s going to be a more welcoming approach.

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DH: I like that you’re addressing that intimidation factor. I think that’s pretty common. A lot of people don’t use the climbing gym, because, “Oh, I’m not a climber.” Well, you don’t have to be. You just have to know to put on the shoes. Or even playing tennis. “What do I do? I’ve never played tennis.” Certainly, if you went to a tennis court and said, “I’m going to start playing tennis,” and you picked up a racquet and started just hitting some balls, your experience probably wouldn’t be that great. If you take one lesson, and someone shows you how to hold a racquet, your experience improves dramatically. So, to have that guidance just one time, to eliminate the intimidation factor, to make it feel more welcoming, to say you are a part of this space. I really appreciate Charles for identifying that as a need. Continued on page 38

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Continued from page 37 What does the future of fitness look like on an industry level? What do you see as being some of the bigger trends that this modernization will support? CL: We learned during COVID that you don’t need a building to stay in shape. Back when I was at Nike, I coined this term “museums of health.” The idea that you have to go to a building to be healthy is a concept that started in the late 1970s and perpetuated through the ‘90s. It didn’t exist before then. You didn’t have these massive box gyms before the ‘70s, but people were still healthy in the ‘70s, ‘60s and ‘50s. You know, back to the Jack LaLanne days. I think what you’re going to see is an evolution, where this becomes the place you learn, the place where you commune, but you will extend activity well beyond the walls of our building. You’ll see a blending of the virtual and the physical that we’re already starting to do, where you have trainers doing an online session and an inperson session at the same time. Or you’re having a trainer in the building to facilitate a virtual session that will then train 1,000 people rather than 10.

training, which I think will be one of the biggest improvements. Right now, there’s a lot more use of free weights, as well as kettle balls, ropes, and even doing pullups, which is training using not just a static machine, but gravity, as one of your tools. Currently, we don’t have spaces dedicated for [functional training] or for the equipment that’s needed for it, and as a result, the E&C Ledge has turned into a minefield. You walk through the Ledge and you could get a concussion from someone else dropping a piece of equipment, or a broken toe. We’re really going to shift the space to have a dedicated area to do those activities. There are going to be two big improvements that I think the membership will embrace. One of them is to eliminate center desk, which will free up a lot of space and give us more flexibility, just in terms of how equipment is organized. The other one is to create an intentional area for doing those functional fitness types of activities. We will move away from the need to utilize the Hall of Champions for sit-ups and squats, and hopefully move back to utilizing the Hall of Champions as just a waiting area for the studios.

And then, finally, it’s extending our walls and starting to understand the spaces around us. Why are we not using more communal, outdoor spaces to our advantage? Why does MAC have to be bound by walls? Could we rent public spaces? Could we go meet at a park as a MAC community and activate ourselves there in a different way? Our physical building will become a repository of knowledge and a grounding home base. From there, we will expand our community, and then it becomes limitless at that point.

CL: To add to Darcy’s comment about removing the trainer area in the middle, it goes back to us wanting them out there engaging the community. We want them out there having the conversations. Rather than having members walk up to them, I want them out there building relationships.

Darcy, how do you suspect members might feel about that vision of the future?

DH: That’s a really good question. I think from just a purely mechanical standpoint, that center desk limits our flexibility with this space. Now, we are putting in infrastructure, as well as the equipment, that’ll help us be able to flex as trends become apparent. Your point’s a good one. Thinking about functional fitness, 150 years ago, that was called going and working in the field and plowing.

DH: Members might hear him saying that and say, “Well, I just want to know if I’ll be able to use my favorite step machine.” That’s what we have Charles here for, the big picture, the strategic, the visioning. As far as the day to day, the committee did look at trends in the industry, and we have incorporated things like a greater emphasis on space for functional

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MAC’s been around for 130 years. Is the hope that you’re creating a space that will be as successful at adapting to the future as the club has been at surviving all the trends that have come and gone during that time?

Now we’re kind of recreating that experience, just like outdoor climbing is now indoors, right? That’s not a trend, because it’s been around for a long time. We’re just reframing it. In addition, the leadership that we have now is going to help us be more flexible from a service and operations standpoint, to be able to provide the latest and greatest, or what’s in demand, more easily and more quickly. I think we’re laying that groundwork now. CL: When you look at the industry, it is sometimes the smoke and mirrors that get people. The industry doesn’t change as fast as people thinks it does. For example, treadmills and elliptical have been around for a very long time. Those have been the top two pieces of machinery for the last 30 years. That hasn’t changed. The machinery has changed. Treadmills have improved. And that’s where we keep accommodating trends. So, the trend is we now have treadmills with virtual sessions on them, where you can run in Hawaii, and you can engage a community of other people through your treadmill. Well, that’s just changing a piece of equipment out, so as long as I have a plug in the ground, I am future-proof in that space. I think we’re adopting something that’s going to last and endure 10 to 20 years, which is about the timeline it’s going to take us to re-shift and re-shuffle again if we have to. The trend is toward less weight and more body-based and body weight movement. There’s a really interesting thing called Move Naturally that’s the newest fad, and it’s all about moving like an animal. They run across logs, they learn how to balance, and it’s really cool. I think you’ll start seeing more of that type of evolution, more of a minimalistic approach, and that’s the trend. The trend is less equipment, not more equipment, and as the generations progress, as our kids get older, MAC will be able to adjust to that quickly. It’s easier to remove equipment than to add it. Most trends happen in the equipment, not in the space, and I think the team did an amazing job of designing for us a place that can be repurposed later for the newest thing that comes out. WM

VIRTUAL EVENTS Stay connected through virtual events while in-person gatherings are still restricted at the club. Select August and September events are listed here. Check the MAC@Home webpage for a complete list, including Athletics & Wellness and Culinary offerings.

Saturday, Aug. 8 Bud Lewis Birthday Party

Monday, Aug. 17 History Book Group

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Bud Lewis is turning 100! Come wish him a happy birthday in the MAC Turnaround during a drive-by birthday celebration. Members can sign up for a 15-minute window of time to join the festivities. Signs and noisemakers are encouraged. BUD100

The History Book Group, under the coordination of historian and longtime member Chet Orloff, continues its conversations about history and its authors every third Monday evening. The book selected for this virtual gathering is The Fall of the Ottomans: The Great War in the Middle East, by Eugene Rogan. Contact Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail.com or 503-805-5461.

Wednesday, Aug. 12 Professional Business Networking 7:30-9 a.m.

Trivia Nights First and third Monday and Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Join fellow MAC members via Zoom for an evening of fresh factoids and friendly competition from the comfort of home! Molly Newman from Quizzical Empire hosts. Sign up with a team of six or register solo and be added to a group. There is no cost to attend. A Zoom link and more details are provided after registration.

The monthly MAC Professional Business Networking Group is moderated by Dave Hanna, facilitator and principal at Viewpoint Strategic Facilitation. There is no cost, but registration is required to receive the necessary Zoom link. Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. MEV319

Aug. 3 – MEV354; Aug. 4 – MEV355 Aug. 17 – MEV356; Aug. 18 – MEV357 Sept. 8 – MEV350 Sept. 21 – MEV351; Sept. 22 – MEV352

Tuesday, Aug. 4 Fairy Tale Story Time 4 p.m. More than just a fairy tale telling, this free, interactive story session with the Ice Queen includes question-and-answer time for the kids. Please register only as many participants as need a screen in order to accomodate as many members as possible. A Zoom link is sent following registration. MEV930

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4 p.m. Get ready to laugh during an amazing show that includes multi-prop juggling, hilarious magic and funny characters! Only one person from each family needs to register for the entire group to enjoy the free event. A Zoom link is provided after registration. MEV940

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Tuesday, Aug. 18 Spencer Sprockets Variety Show

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Sunday, Sept. 13 Drag Queen Bingo Brunch 10:30 a.m.-noon Poison Waters hosts a boozy brunch and bingo fun for MAC members and their guests ages 18 and older. Participants who are 21 and older can enhance the experience by ordering a mimosa or bloody mary kit, available for pick up 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. A Zoom link is provided after registration and each attendee receives virtual bingo cards by email on Sept. 12. MEV545

Monday, Sept. 21 History Book Group 6:30 p.m. The book selected for this virtual gathering is Leonardo Da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson. Contact Chet Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail.com or 503-805-5461. Laughter is required on Aug. 18.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 Q&A with Will and Charles 6-7:15 p.m. Join MAC President William Lee and GM Charles Leverton at this week’s live Q&A. A Zoom link is provided after registration. MEV915

Thursday, Aug. 20 Boot Scootin’ and Boogie Night 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome for this night of Western wonder! Pick up a to-go picnic box ($29 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and younger) and grab a partner, friend or family member for a night of virtual line dancing, a costume contest and more. MEV887

Tuesday, Aug. 25 Listen & Learn: Ways to Manage and De-stress the College Application Process 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join independent educational consultant, Kristen Miller, owner of College Bound & Ready, for an informative evening of education and tips for navigating the college admissions process. This event is complimentary, but pre-registration is required to receive the private Zoom link. For more information, contact shodges@themac. com. MEV378

Tuesday, Sept. 8 Listen & Learn: Frog Ferry, a Novel Commute Option for Portland 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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The vision of Frog Ferry is for passenger ferries to run along the Columbia and Willamette rivers, carrying passengers daily between Vancouver’s Terminal 1 and downtown Portland. Hear about the novel transportation option from Susan Bladholm, the nonprofit’s president and founder. There is no cost, but registration is required to receive the necessary Zoom link. MEV379

Tuesday, Sept. 22 Evening Literary Group This group will meet virtually to discuss The Convert, by Stefan Hertmans. Contact Martha Dixon: jollyology@aol.com.

Morning Listen & Learn: A Personal Journey with Lewy Body Dementia 10 a.m. Learn the signs and definitions of Lewy body dementia from someone on a personal journey with the disease and understand positive approaches to care. MEV382

MAC is making a recording of July’s Campaign for Inclusion with DAC and Friends presentation, featuring the Fair Housing Council of Oregon, available for a limited time. The following link will be live from 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 until 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 only. vimeo.com/440536287

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here are endless reasons to maintain a healthy body and mind throughout your life. But ups and downs happen to everyone and weight loss and dieting can be a complicated topic for men and women of all ages. We have enough negative energy in our daily lives, so I’ll shed some light on past weight loss trends that are simply ridiculous, to lighten the mood. Perhaps I’m stating the obvious, but do not try these techniques, and I’ll share my thoughts on a lasting approach at the end of the article.

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The Air Diet Use your imagination! Grab a fork, poke your plate full of cheesy, flavorful pasta, and savor the experience as you pretend you are satiated with a full stomach of food. Now that you’re done, the amount of food you’ll eat throughout the day will be significantly diminished. Not sure about you, but my stomach’s imagination isn’t this strong. The Tapeworm Diet It’s as bad as it sounds. Ingest a tapeworm to devour the calories that you put in your body. Yes, that’s dangerous. Yes, it’s hard to get rid of them once they’re in your body. Umm, that’s a parasite, not a diet.

The Devil Wears Prada Diet Emily Blunt’s character’s approach in this 2006 movie is simple: “I don’t eat anything and when I feel like I’m about to faint I eat a cube of cheese. I’m just one stomach flu away from my goal weight.” I can’t stress this enough — that’s the wrong approach. However, using the Meryl Streep film might be a lighthearted way to address the touchy topic of weight loss with a teenager. The Sleeping Beauty Diet Elvis was reportedly a follower of this one. You can’t eat when you sleep, so the more you sleep, the less you eat, right?

Breatharians Not much involved here, as was once explained in a 60 Minutes special. You can subsist on pure air — no nutrients required. Turned out to be a bad idea when one proponent of this movement became dehydrated, had dilated pupils, and their speech slowed after four days. No surprise there. The Chewing Diet Led by Horace Fletcher in the early 1900s. Just chew your food 32 times (once for each tooth) and spit out the remains. He believed your body would absorb everything it needs, and the rest is unnecessary. This is only slightly different than Jack LaLanne’s quote “If it tastes good, spit it out.”

Every person has a different metabolic composition, so different methods work for different body types. There are countless other diet trends, or approaches, some with more scientific backing than others: Atkins, Flexitarian diet, paleo, OMD plan, Noom diet, eating the banana peels, cotton ball diet, slimming soup diet. The list goes on and on, dating back many centuries. Every person has a different metabolic composition, so different methods work for different body types. Best advice: Stick with consistent healthy eating and exercise, and don’t try to lose more than a pound or two a week for lasting changes. Please talk to MAC’s staff expert, Registered Dietitian Tysen Christensen, if you have any questions on weight loss. —Will Cath, Wellness manager Presentations of health and wellness industry trends in this space do not represent an endorsement or rejection of the topics, but rather are a starting point for education and discussion. Send suggestions for future Wellness Trend topics to wellness@themac.com.

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COACHES AND ATHLETES GET CREATIVE FROM GYMNASTICS TO TENNIS, MAC TEAMS ARE STAYING COMPETITIVE BY JAKE TEN PAS MAC gymnasts Isaac Rheingold, Tristan Ashton, Joseph Gleeson, Adam Wolfe and Violet Gullung stay safe and strong.

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hat does MAC’s community do when the clubhouse is closed, but the culture of excellence continues to look for new ways to stay active, engaged and connected? We get creative.” — President William Lee Those words — taken from a 2020 Lottery video — extolled the virtue of MAC beyond just a physical facility. There may be no greater testimony to the strength of that club community than the inventive steps coaches have taken to keep their teams together during the pandemic. As fall approaches, and with it the seasons during which many club sports teams traditionally compete, The Winged M checked in with coaches to find out what they’ve been doing to unite young athletes in isolated times. Even more, how are they

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looking ahead to future opportunities, and keeping MAC competitive as safety concerns continue to create challenges for team dynamics? Keep reading, and seeing how they’re getting creative.

GYMNASTICS: HEAD COACH ROB SALISKI

Gymnastics is a particularly challenging sport to try to train for at home. How do you work on parallel bars in your living room? How can you maintain your air awareness without readily being able to safely flip and twist? When you are used to going upsidedown hundreds of times per day, how do you safely simulate without destroying yourself and your family’s furniture? You can’t just throw some chalk and a pair of grips in the

garden and expect a set of uneven bars to pop up if you water it enough. The answer is creativity. Tree limbs and ceiling beams become high bars and uneven bars for basic swings and pull-ups. Field goal cross bars at the local school athletic field become your ring tower. The pile of 2x4s that have been sitting under the deck become balance beams. If you have a backyard trampoline or an air floor, you are the envy of the gymnastics community. Motivation and team unity have become challenges, recently. As soon as the weather became consistently nicer, some of the athletes started taking these challenges headon by meeting in open, grassy areas and working out with each other at a safe distance. The Portland metro area gymnastics community also has stepped up. Most other

MAC gymnast Alex Lydgate and his dad built stilts from scratch and Alex taught himself how to use them. He now walks their dog Lucy and plays frisbee on stilts. facilities are located outside of Multnomah County and have been able to open before MAC. Some of these gyms have been great in allowing our athletes to join their training camps. When the club first closed and everyone was still on staff, coaches tasked themselves to come up with challenging workouts for their particular training groups. We offered daily challenges, sent YouTube and Instagram clips, virtual workouts via Zoom, and did what we could to keep the kids busy and engaged. When it was announced that all staff, with the exception of myself, would be laid off, it became nearly impossible for one coach to handle all of the virtual training, as well as the new responsibilities that were to come after April 25. Coach Brin Cavallero had a great idea, and we decided to use Google Classrooms as our main delivery system for home training. The majority of our athletes were already using it for their schoolwork. Instead of sitting back and hitting cruise control until the last day of work, every coach worked their tails off to create training schedules and workouts for the athletes they were responsible for. They preloaded their classroom with enough assignments and content to last until at least July. The athletes jumped on this and have been using the system to work out at home.

DANCE: HEAD COACH MARIA ALBAUGH

When MAC was forced to close its doors due to the COVID pandemic, life in the dance community changed. I was given the task of not only training these talented young dancers, but also the opportunity to help them grow and mature as artists. A challenge for sure, but one that was met with enthusiasm and passion to train daily. Classes are offered via Facebook or Zoom and dancers have the opportunity to take between three and five classes daily. I also provide them with links for outside training. There are many virtual workshops being offered that the dancers have really enjoyed, along with their virtual [MAC] schedule. We have been meeting weekly to talk about dance, the challenges of virtual learning, or really anything that they want or need to talk about. These are some pretty amazing young humans, with a lot of interests, and many talents. I think that I have learned as much from them as they have from me during this interesting time away from the club. The first week of July, the senior company was supposed to compete at the New York City Dance Alliance national competition in New York. We are doing this workshop virtually instead, and will still

Abigail Fadden (top) and Perrin Flanagan be able to take classes from the best of the best in the dance world. While the journey has had its challenges, I really feel like the dancers have grown as artists, from their daily mindfulness challenges to the broad range of classes being offered online. They are strong, resilient, determined and talented. Dance at MAC is thriving in its artistry and creating new and lasting memories for each of the dancers. I am grateful to be a part of this very unique journey. Continued on page 48 AUGUST 2020

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SWIM: HEAD COACH TIM LARKIN

It is challenging being a swimmer without a pool, but what the Swim Team misses even more than the pool is each other. They miss their teammates and friends and can’t wait to see each other on the pool deck. While we were all sad to have our season cut short and not be able to be around each other, we have kept in touch with multiple Zoom meetings per week, with challenges and updates through Team Unify emails and Instagram posts. We’ve done swimming trivia quizzes and had some fun scavenger hunts and Sherlock games with the younger squads. In the swimming world, any workout that is not in water is referred to as “dryland.” I have been posting daily dry-land workouts to MAC Swim Team Instagram and Facebook pages to help athletes stay strong and in aerobic shape. Many of the swimmers will admit that they “hate running” and would much rather swim a mile butterfly, which I may hold them to. Since the MAC pool closed back in March, the Swim Team has been itching to get back into the water. Some of the swimmers have small pools that they can practice in and have gotten creative with how they swim. I loaned out a few stretch cords with belts so they can stationary swim. Yes, it is as hard as it sounds. The small pools also give them the opportunity to work on their walls (pushing off, flip turns and open turns).

(clockwise from top) Hagg Lake swimmers; Claudia Russell hangs around; Beatric Liu bikes with her family. Most recently, I have been meeting some of the senior and senior prep swimmers out at Hagg Lake in small groups to get in some swimming. It has been wonderful to see them back in their element with some of their teammates. No one really knows what fall is going to be like, but we are hoping to get back into the pools to practice, and eventually compete and represent MAC! Continued on page 50

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CLIMBING: HEAD COACH DREW WHITE

One of the core values of the Climbing Team is community. As COVID entered our lives, our community response was to find a new way to come together. As such, we immediately moved to the Zoom platform and never looked back. Initially, l was not sure how this would work, but I was confident we would rise to the occasion. With the Climbing Gym closed and season ending so abruptly, the need to get creative presented itself. I’ve attempted to help us stay connected through a variety of ways. I run practice each weekday to give every athlete the opportunity to work out three times a week with their teammates. On Tuesdays, I host a Zoom show called Q&A with Coach Drew, during which I interview impactful people within the climbing community, address common concerns from parents and present innovative ways to bolster training at home for athletes. We recently concluded a six-week book club discussing habits and how they impact our performance. The seniors and team captains helped me put together facemask workshops. We also conducted a few video collaborations, celebrated birthdays online each month and created our first virtual banquet, held in July.

Squash Head Pro Hergeth Zooms with members of his crew. (below) The Climbing Team connects in little boxes. For the parents, I conduct weekly happy hours every Wednesday. This gives them a touch point with me and creates connection with our larger parent community. We’ve also enjoyed cider tasting with Bauman Cider, wine tasting with A to Z Wine and have even featured MAC’s own Roni Pervizi. Now that things are opening up again, I hope we will re-enter the gym a closer and stronger collective group. I’m so excited about the fall, and I look forward to bringing the team together in our gym for the 2020-2021 season.

SQUASH: HEAD PRO AND MANAGER WERNER HERGETH

Given that squash only requires a ball and a wall, it has been surprisingly difficult to get any activity that simulates the game during the pandemic. The squash world’s trick shot challenge came and went pretty quickly on social media, along with three brothers that built their own basement court at home in Philadelphia. At MAC, we focused mainly on home workouts. High-Intensity Training (HIT) workouts have probably been the most realistic stand-in to squash off-court. Working out at maximum heart rate for 30 or so seconds, taking a short break before jumping right back in, is as close to the sweat and burn we all miss from squash matches. There was also the 60-second ghosting home challenge, where players had to touch one of five targets as many times as they could in 60 seconds, as introduced by one of our Oregon Open players from earlier this year. Our community also was introduced to Manek Mathur’s (another Oregon Open participant) online Vlog series, where he provides educational tips on all things doubles. It’s been a great way for members to brush up on their squash doubles theory before they are able to get back on court again.

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SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING: HEAD COACH LUCIE SVRCINOVA

On April 26, MAC Synchro was left with one coach only. Prior to layoffs, the seven coaches established a training schedule for juniors and masters swimmers, who are split into nine teams. These include a variety of virtual opportunities, including traditional training, work with yoga and dance instructors, sessions with other clubs around the country and mindfulness sessions. I ran most practices on my own and scheduled daily Zoom lasting from an hour to two and a half hours. Junior practices started typically with a brief welcome and chit-chat about their day or weekend. Basically, it was a chance to connect around anything they wanted to share, comment on or ask. After that, we started land workouts. I am proud to say that I never repeated the same workout for three and a half months. I tried to keep it challenging yet fun. I ran everything from cardio, strength, Pilates, core workouts and interval training, to synchro-specific exercises, dance for fun, stretching and isometrics. I left few minutes at the end of each practice for a game (with the 12 and unders, mainly) or discussion. I let swimmers ask each other questions or end practice with words of wisdom. Masters practices ended with

Synchro Team members show their flexibiilty and creativity. “land drill,” which is memorizing and practicing the routine they normally perform in the water with music. Based on surveys, we refined practices. Once a week, we had a dress-up practice — girls would show up in costumes and others would guess what or who they were. Some of the more experienced athletes would act as a guest coach and help run practice, which became a popular routine.

Each week there was a team challenge between the 13-15 year olds and the 16 and older swimmers. Athletes used Zoom and Google Docs to track their work. We announced winners weekly and overall. I arranged for weekend workshops from April to June. We had sessions with a USA Junior National Team member, an Olympic champion and coach from California, a former synchro swimmer and rhythmic gymnast, and a special guest from Cirque du Soleil. I also created videos of 12 different workout routines and posted them to TeamSnap. In-person visits, fun goodies and a gift for our one and only graduating senior were documented for a “Coaches in Cars” video. Tuesday, June 30, was our final Zoom call with the junior program. Instead of our annual banquet we hosted a virtual “It’s a Wrap Party!” All junior swimmers, parents, coaches and boosters attended. We had a slideshow of photos and videos, played bingo with prizes, and each coach introduced their respective team. At this point, we plan on getting slowly back into the pool with MAC Phase 2 reopening. Hopefully, we’ll be back to normal, or a modified normal, starting in September. Our junior season starts typically in mid-September. Continued on page 52

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TENNIS: COACH MARCO PINEDA

COVID-19 has been tough, not just on our coaching staff, but especially our Junior Team Tennis players. All the kids were making amazing strides in their development and love for the game before MAC shut down. What our players quickly found out, though, was that we don’t always need to be on a court or in front of a coach to work on our games. Our teams held some Zoom calls and interacted with coaches and other players outside while practicing social distancing. Luckily, we as a staff came out with some great online content for our JTT players to follow from home, at a park with a wall, or even a parking lot! Our players were able to use what they saw in the videos and apply it during their practices. I was so impressed with all the videos and pictures I received, watching them not let this time go to waste, but to get better! The resilience our MAC athletes showed me was impressive and motivating as a coach. These players really want it!

(above) Coach Pineda and Spencer Dedelow. (below) Nicole Mather and her son, Paul.

You can imagine the kids’, and even the parents’, excitement when they found out that MAC was reopening. They couldn’t wait to get back to where they left off on the court with all their teammates and friends! As of right now, we plan to run our team practices in the fall and have intersquad scrimmages if organized competitions haven’t started. I know I speak for all the coaches when I say that we are so excited to see everyone back at MAC!

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For years, I have reminded my students that you can practice karate anywhere; you don’t need a lot of space. MAC Karate has been putting this to the test since midMarch, when we moved classes online. Although it took some trial and error in the beginning — both for me to figure out the new format and for students to find the right setup to train at home — the results have been surprisingly good. MAC Karate participants have been creative in finding space to train in their backyards, garages and even the living room, with furniture pushed aside. To help students adapt to the virtual format, individual training videos are provided for students to supplement virtual training.

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We have even seen family members join in and make karate a part of their routine. While we had to take sparring, a major component of karate practice, out of the mix, this has given us a chance to really deepen understanding and practice foundational skills that will ultimately improve sparring when we are able to train inperson as a group again. For those karate students who look forward to competition, this is an opportunity to really refine and perfect their technique as we wait for

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New Climbing Wall Takes Shape Fourth phase of renovation is under way By Chi Harris For the past nearly 20 years, MAC’s Climbing Gym has seen consistent growth in its usage and has been the training ground for a flourishing competitive climbing program that has landed the club on the podium at world-level competitions. As its popularity continued to increase since the last major renovation, in the summer of 2013, it became abundantly clear that it was time for another renovation. Last summer, Outdoor Manager Chad Failla and Climbing Head Coach Drew White began discussing updates with Entre-Prises (EP), a climbing wall builder headquartered in Bend. “Working with EP has been seamless,” says White. “They have been with us each step of the way during the COVID shutdown. Working with a local company has really provided a personal touch and added tremendous value to move us forward.” In response to member feedback, the biggest priorities for Failla and White are getting rid of the old-style climbing walls from the 2008 expansion and bringing the space in line with current standards and trends in the indoor climbing-wall industry.

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“The existing wall looks old and boring, and I think having the [new wall] with more holds will actually entice more people to try climbing,” says Outdoor Committee Chair Joanne Siegel. “I hope [the renovation] brings more and more adults to the gym as well as continues the success with the younger climbers and team.” Replacing the old-style roped climbing walls will be modern, mosaic-style surfaces that will match what was installed in the gym during the 2013 renovation. The righthand-most side of the gym will be a zone catering to classes and younger climbers. The left side will be designated as a lead climbing-only area and will include a wall built at a consistent 20-degree overhang to help facilitate training for members and Climbing Team athletes. These new wall angles will provide expanded routesetting possibilities and new challenges. Additionally, the surfaces will be nearly five feet taller than the walls they are replacing. “Even though adding on only a few feet doesn’t seem like much, it will really help with our training in the long run,“ says MAC Climbing Team member Emma Wetsel. “The new height combined with

the more modern walls and consistent angles will allow us to climb on walls that are closer to the new competition standard.” Once the expansion is complete, the wall will give the space a cohesive and attractive look, with increased functionality. Additionally, the new space will open up the possibility for the Climbing Gym to host more championship-level competitions. With climbing classes being regularly waitlisted and open spots on the climbing team becoming ever increasingly sparse, each bit of extra space will help to make sure all MAC members have a great experience. “As a ‘recent-to-the-sport’ adult climber, I’m excited to try the new 20-degree wall section with my friends,” adds MAC member Matthew Swafford. Construction is expected to be complete by mid-September. The goal is for the new expansion to be open to members — in accordance with state and local guidance — in early fall.

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Dreaming of Outdoor Climbing While gyms and outdoor climbing spots were closed during quarantine, members of MAC’s Climbing Team daydreamed about their favorite crags and boulders, ready to head outside as soon as restrictions were lifted. They’ve compiled a list of favorite spots that climbers of all levels can visit now that sites are reopening.

All-Level Climbs Smith Rock State Park is a literal oasis in the central Oregon desert. Not only does it offer amazing beginner, intermediate and expert climbing opportunities, there is also beautiful hiking and scenery for those not interested in hitting the rocks. With climbs perched above the Crooked River, it’s possible to spot river otters playing around from up high! Don’t forget an Oregon State Park parking pass. The MAC Outdoor department (outdoor@ themac.com) is a valuable resource for finding great routes. How to get there: Take US-26 E though Government Camp and Madras and US-97 S to Terrebonne. Follow signs to Smith Rock State Park.

Obie and Trotter McLemore at Smith Rock State Park.

Beginner Climbing Areas Ozone Wall is one of the most popular climbing sites near Portland. More than half of the crag’s routes are trad or mixed climbs, but there are also plenty of moderately difficult sport routes, ranging from 5.8 to 5.11. It is well-shaded by trees, so it’s one of the best spots to visit on a hot day. How to get there: Take I-5 or I-205 N toward Vancouver, Washington, then head east on WA-14 E on the north side of the Columbia River. The Ozone Wall is just past mile marker 23.75. Park on the wide shoulder, just past a sign that reads “the gorge has gone to the dogs,” and follow the narrow trail to the crag. Similar to Ozone, French’s Dome has something to offer for every level of climber. Sitting at 2,500 feet and surrounded by old-growth forest, this area keeps cool on even the hottest days. Sport climbs start in difficulty at 5.5 and go up to 5.13. For those who don’t have a NW Forestry parking pass, be sure to stop by the Zig Zag Ranger Station on the way to grab one.

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How to get there: From Portland follow I-84 E and take exit 16 toward Hwy. 26 and Mt. Hood. Approaching the town of Zigzag, keep an eye out for E LoLo Pass Road on the left. Turn here and follow the winding road for roughly six miles. Look for a small, dirt parking lot on the righthand side of the road under some powerlines. A short foot path leads to the base of the monolith.

Intermediate Climbs Madrone Wall is one of the best places to go for those new to trad climbing. Nearly 75 percent of the routes are trad or mixed climbing and have grades ranging from 5.7 to 5.12, however, the bulk of the area’s climbs are between 5.9 and 5.11. The crag also offers a good amount of sport routes. The wall opened in 2017, so most of the bolts and hardware are new. Be sure to check the park website for parking fees, opening and closing hours, and closures due to peregrine falcon nesting (typically between February and July).

How to get there: Take I-205 S toward Clackamas and get off at Exit 12A. Take OR-212 E for approximately three miles until OR-224 E splits off to the right to Carver. Drive through Carver, and Madrone is on the left hand side of the road just past 197th Ave. The road up the cliff has a yellow gate, and if it’s closed, then the park is closed. The only parking is at the top of the drive, and there are only about 20 parking spots. The trail on the south side of the lot leads to the Hardscrabble Wall. The main trail, off the gravel path by the kiosk, goes to all the other walls. For climbers looking to test their mental fortitude, the old-school nature of the routes at Broughton’s Bluff will not disappoint. A couple of the route anchors can be accessed to set up top ropes by walking to the top of the cliff. However, the majority of the easier and moderate routes here are trad climbs. Sport climbs start around 5.10 and go up to 5.13. With eight cliffs sporting nearly 500 routes it will take a

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Glossary of Terms Bouldering – Climbing up boulders without a rope. In general, bouldering is shorter than sport climbing at around 15 feet or less. A crash pad is required and climbing shoes are strongly recommended. Top-Rope Climbing – In this style of climbing, the rope is run through a permanent anchor at the top of the route. As the climber ascends the route, the belay partner pulls out the excess rope. This style is best suited for beginners, but on most outdoor routes, someone will have to lead the route first to set up the top rope. Sport Climbing – A style of climbing where one clips their rope onto pre-set bolts via a specialized carabiner called quickdraws, as one climbs up the wall. Climbers should be properly trained in sport climbing/belaying from a proper instructor before attempting this style of climbing. Helmet, quickdraws, rope, and climbing shoes required.

Emma Knowlton (below) and Charlotte Galton (above) at Smith Rock State Park.

while to run out of options. It’s close proximity to downtown Portland, less than a 30-minute drive, makes the area great for after-work climbing. But beware of the poison oak! How to get there: The bluff is located at the mouth of the Columbia Gorge, near Troutdale. Take I-84 East and get off at the Lewis & Clark State Park exit. Turn left at the stop sign, drive under the railroad bridge, and park in a parking lot on the left. Walk up the trail leading toward the hillside and follow it to the cliffs. Carver is one of the only climbing spots near Portland that offers bouldering. The area is about 70 percent bouldering, with some trad and sport climbs mixed in. The bouldering here has a wide range of grades, with most of the routes falling between

V3 and V9. The sport and trad climbing is mostly between 5.9 and 5.12. The area is private property, so climbers must be at least 18 years old and pay $8 to get a membership from the Carver Climbing Club. http://carverclimbingclub.org/

Traditional (Trad) Climbing – A style of climbing where one places their own protection in the rock face — in lieu of permanent pre-placed bolts — as one ascends a given route. This style of climbing builds on sport climbing and is generally reserved for the most experienced climbers. Helmet, carabiners, rope, climbing shoes, other trad climbing gear required.

How to get there: Follow directions to Madrone Wall until Carver. Once through the town, veer right to cross the bridge over the river. Take a left at the ‘T’ intersection on the far side of the bridge. Park at either the Stone Cliff Inn or the pullout at the intersection about 300 feet down the road. Looking for a bit more support before heading out? MAC’s Outdoor department is an excellent resource for connecting with local guides. —Trotter McLemore and Julian Raaf

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Battling Court Nerves Every tennis player has felt butterflies in their stomach prior to stepping on the court to compete. Butterfiles are just nerves, and feeling them means the outcome is important to you. For those who care about the outcome, the difference between the good and the great is often the ability to handle nerves under pressure. Tennis greats have learned to channel nervous energy, turning it into something positive. Here are a few tips to help on controlling your nerves when returning to the court: 1. Have a ritual. Most athletes love a routine. Familiarity breeds comfort. Comfort brings relaxation. Watch the pros. Can you think of anyone with a pre-serve ritual? (Hint: He’s won the French Open a few times.) 2. Relax. Do a quick body scan. If parts of yout body are feeling tight, consciously relax and feel the tension leave. Tight muscles prohibit long loose swings.

3. Breath. Breathing goes along with relaxing. Feel slow, deep breaths enter yout body and slow, deep breaths leave it. With every exhalation, feel the body lose tension. 4. Warm up. Use the warm up to overexaggerate your feet and legs. Nerves are energy; use the energy advantageously. 5. Look at the ball. It may seem elementary, but see the ball. Look for the seam on the ball as it rotates. If the ball is not rotating, is the label visible? A large part of missing the ball is due to the eyes not following it all the way to contact. 6. Trust your swing. Swing for your shots. Don’t poke or push them in the court. Pushing the ball only leads to more tension as the racquet is guided through the strike zone with more muscle. This causes deceleration muscles to work harder to slow the swing down. Swing at it. If the ball is out, make an adjustment, but keep swinging.

7. Safe targets. Nerves lead to a bit more inaccuracy, until they wear off. Try playing for big targets — groundstrokes deep through the middle and passing shots right at your opponent. Serving down the middle will put the serve over the lowest part of the net, sometimes that can be all it takes. 8. Move. Attack the ball. Hitting it hard is not the objective, but working hard is. Be in position for every ball. Move forward rather than wait for the ball to reach the baseline. When playing for big targets, it should work out just fine. Remember, nerves are a good thing. How they are handled is often the difference between winning and losing. —Head Coach Paul Reber

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Pickleball Rules Help Level the Playing Field MICHAEL PENDERGAST

Although pickleball can be played on an indoor or outdoor court (great news during social distancing times!), the rules more closely resemble table tennis or badminton than traditional tennis. While it’s true that having basic tennis skills can be an asset, there are some pickleball rules that allow for a competitive and fun experience even when inexperienced players share a court with seasoned pros: The serve: All serves must be underhand, which takes away the hard overhead smash option that a skilled player might bring to the game. Two-bounce rule: A serve must bounce on both sides of the net before either team can volley (hit the ball out of the air before a bounce). This prevents a server from rushing up toward the net after a serve and putting away a hard shot. No-volley zone: There is a line on the court that is seven feet back from the net. The space between the net and that line is the no-volley zone, also known as the “kitchen.” This zone prevents a skilled player from being close to the net and hitting a ball in the air hard and fast past their opponent. For those who are new to the game, or need a refresher, here are some more of the basic pickleball rules: • The serving player must keep one foot behind the back line. The other foot may

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While singles-only play is the current MAC rule, a socially distance-minded photo shoot brought Gary Smith, Mark Jansa, Dave Davidson and Dana Hunt together to show off the newly painted outdoor pickleball court. be in the air, but not on the court, when the ball is struck. The ball must be hit with a underhand swing, aiming at the service court located diagonally over the net, and clearing the no-volley zone. • Service starts from the right-hand court. The server has only one serve, unless the ball grazes the net and lands in the service court. Then the server gets another attempt. •In a doubles game, both players on a team have the opportunity to serve. Player No. 1 keeps serving until there is a fault, at which point server No. 2 serves until there is a fault. The exception is that the team

that serves first only gets one serve. When there is fault, it’s side out. From then on, each team gets two serves. • A player or team scores only when they have the serve. A pickleball game is played to 11 and a win must be by two points. The following are faults in pickleball: • Failing to clear the net with the ball. • Hitting the ball out of bounds. • Volleying the ball within the no-volley zone, or while a foot is on the no-volley line. • Volleying the ball on the first serve or on the first return.

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Guidelines for Getting Back on the Courts The Handball Committee wants to remind everyone to do their part to help themselves and other players stay safe on and off the courts. Below are guidelines compiled by the United States Handball Association with input from USA Racquetball, U.S. Squash and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. MAC and local government guidelines supersede what follows.

Considerations Prior to Play • Adhere to local, state and CDC guidance regarding face coverings. • The best opponents are family members or others who live in the same household. • If possible, warm up on separate courts if playing with someone outside your household. After an extended period of time not competing or, prehaps even training, players should take time ramping up to their previous exercise routine. This will help reduce the likelihood of injury or over-training.

• Bring personal water bottles instead of drinking directly from a community water fountain.

• Singles play is the recommended choice.

Don’t Play if Any of the Following Apply

• If a ball goes into another court, its owner should retrieve it after play has stopped.

• Tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone with COVID in the past 14 days. • Exhibit any symptoms as identified by the CDC. • Are a vulnerable individual and/or live with someone vulnerable.

Considerations for Safer Play • Play outside (fewer walls and less confinement), ideally with an opponent from one’s own household. • If playing indoors, have one player designated as the “door opener/closer.” That person opens and closes the door between games and during timeouts.

• Use one ball that’s been chosen after all players have gloves on.

• Do not share equipment, food, drink or towels, and keep a six-foot distance from opponents and other players in the hallway before, after, and in-between games.

Considerations for After Play • Exit the court, wash and/or sanitize gloves and hands, and shower at home. • Keep a six-foot distance if socializing after play. Limit post-game social engagements.

• No shaking hands or high fives.

Basketball Donations Benefit Doernbecher Each year, MAC’s Basketball Committee makes charitable donations to local nonprofits doing impactful work in the community. In 2019, the committee made a $5,000 donation to the Brody Borlaug Foundation, which is dedicated to bringing pediatric immunology to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and providing the children of the region with an opportunity for a healthy future. The Borlaug family is a valued part of the MAC Basketball community. The committee will continue to support the foundation’s work and mission.

(pictured l. to r.) Sadie Williams, executive director, Doernbecher Foundation; Dana Braner, physician in chief, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital; Dan Baggett, MAC Basketball manager; Brian Currier, MAC Basketball Committee member; Jeff Borlaug, father of Brody and MAC Basketball participant; Rodd Miller, MAC Basketball Committee member; James Taylor, MAC Basketball Committee member; Mark Plumlee, MAC Basketball Committee chair

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503-810-1095 behzad@zadrealty.com www.zadrealty.com

Residential Real Estate

Lynn Marshall, Real Estate Broker Voted #1 Realtor in NW Heights with Next Door Hasson Company, Realtors® PMAR Master’s Circle 503-780-1890 lynn@hasson.com lynnmarshall.hasson.com 5th Generation MAC Member

Residential Real Estate

Heidi Nevin, Broker

Cindy Banzer

m 602-369-4166 o 503-420-8650 heidi.nevin@cascadesir.com www.heidinevin.com

Principal Broker | PMAR Master’s Circle

503-709-7277 cell www.cindybanzer.com cbanzer@eastpdxproperties.com Proud 37 year MAC member LICENSED IN OREGON & WASHINGTON

310 N State St, Suite 102, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

ADVERTISER INDEX (W)HERE REAL ESTATE.................................................................... 2, 4 (W)HERE REAL ESTATE (MARCIA WEISS)........................................ 42 (W)HERE REAL ESTATE (MARILYN BROWN WHITAKER)................. 25 (W)HERE REAL ESTATE (ERICA WRENN).......................................... 55 CASCADE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY.......................... 59 DR. MICHAEL KIM FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY.............................. 63 JAGUAR LAND ROVER PORTLAND................................................. 72 JAMES DIXON ARCHITECT............................................................... 32 JMI INSURANCE................................................................................ 42 JMI LIMOUSINE.................................................................................. 61 JOHN P. WARD................................................................................... 60 JUDITH ARNELL JEWELERS............................................................. 16 KELLEY DULCICH PHOTOGRAPHY................................................. 45 KEYBANK........................................................................................... 13 LARRY & CO ...................................................................................... 12 LIVING ROOM REALTY...................................................................... 65 MAISON INC....................................................................................... 66 MATIN REAL ESTATE............................................................................ 8 MELVIN MARK.................................................................................... 55 MJ STEEN TEAM (MJ STEEN & MACEY LAURICK)......................... 18 NIFELLE DESIGN-FINE INTERIORS.................................................. 39

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PIENOVI PROPERTIES ........................................................................ 6 PORTLAND FACE DOCTOR.............................................................. 58 PROVIDENCE REGIONAL FOUNDATION ......................................... 71 RESTOREPDX.................................................................................... 14 SALESBASE LLC................................................................................ 26 SILVIES VALLEY RANCH.................................................................... 22 STANDARD TV & APPLIANCE............................................................ 53 TERWILLIGER PARKVIEW.................................................................. 10 TOWER OCULOFACIAL PLASTICS................................................... 43 THE CLOSET FACTORY..................................................................... 37 U.S. BANK PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT................................. 37 UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES............................................................... 45 WEST PORTLAND PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC............................. 61 WINDERMERE REALTY TRUST (ELEONORE REITER)..................... 60 WINDERMERE REALTY TRUST (MEREDITH KANE)......................... 49

MAC MARKETPLACE

Classifieds For Sale

Coastal

ONE BLOCK TO MAC – 1BR condo, 1½ baths, top floor, city/south views, owner @ $539k. 503-254-6556

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

SALISHAN HILLS LOT – Tennis Court Adjacent. Lot 463 on Salishan Hills Drive. 19,000 sq. ft. $51,000. Quiet, wooded area. Contact owner: 360-921-6114

GEARHART – Beautiful and spacious 4 BR, 3 BA, sleeps 8+. Near beach, park, golf, tennis. Gourmet kitchen, TV room, Wi-Fi, great deck/yard. jim@whittgroup.com 503-292-4000, www.gearharthouse.com

Central Oregon

www.BlackButte182.com

Visit website to appreciate. 4 BR/2.5 BA on Big Meadow Golf #16. Sleeps up to 12. Gourmet kitchen, big screen TV, oversized hot tub, spacious deck, bikes. 503-246-2601 or Byron@AdvancedMedSystems.net BLACK BUTTE RANCH – GM 43, 5 bed, 3 bath, Chris 503-309-8959

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All Winged M real estate advertising is subject to the 1988 Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or family status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” For Rent OFFICE SPACE – 2,000 sq. ft. available for lease within walking distance to the MAC and the Goose Hollow Max Station. Features parking, 5 private offices, lobby, conference room, break room, 4-7 cubicle areas and more. Traditional space ideal for professionals. $2,789/mo MG. Short term leases welcome. Contact Olesya at SVN Bluestone Hockley 503-459-4347 PALM DESERT CONDO (Sandpipers) – 4 Bed, 3 Bath, Sleeps 10. Walk to the heart of El Paseo. View of Mtn/pool/grounds chrisq6@mac.com 503-228-2287

SUNRIVER – Fremont Crossing, 2,200+, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 masters, slps 8, all amenities, access to The Cove, Sage Springs. Hot tub, p-pong, bikes, no smkg/pets. 503-706-8886. SUNRIVER – Quelah 3 BR, 2 BA, private pool, spa & tennis courts. 503-892-9993. DCCA #762. BBR LUXURY – GM 143; 4 BR’s, incl 2 Suites; borders Nat’l Forest; 5 min bike to GM Rec Ctr; 2 fplcs; 2 fam rooms on main floor; sleeps 8; large decks. Sun-Sun in June, July and August. No pets. Call Ken 503-887-5172

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Hawaii KONA, HAWAII – Lovely oceanfront 1 BR condo. Tennis, oceanside pool/spa. Great view. 503-780-3139. For photos, email: nanevin@aol.com MAUI MAALAEA SURF – KIHEI – Exquisitely furnished beachfront condo. Sandy beaches, swimming pool, tennis. 2 masters, 2 BA, townhome. Questions, rates & availability – contact: ted@haltonco.com, www.haltonmauicondo.com International PARIS APARTMENT – At Notre Dame. Elegant 2 BR, 2 BA, in the heart of Paris. PROVENCE house 4 bedrooms. Amazing views. 503-227-3722.

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

VIRT UAL O F F E R IN G S MAC continues to create new virtual experiences to keep members connected and engaged during phased reopening. Check out the following channels for content that adds value to your membership:

WEBSITE

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Livestream in-club classes from home, rewatch educational webinars, workout to prerecorded videos from MAC’s fitness instructors. Visit MAC@Home at themac.com.

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

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

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