The Winged M, March 2020

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

MARCH 2020 | VOL. 109 No. 3

Contents FEATURED

23 | League of Extraordinary Women National community service organization is powered locally by MAC members.

27 | Spencer’s Gifts From naming to framing, this former president left his mark on MAC.

42 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS STAFF

Project Manager

Julia Omelchuck

CULINARY

Michael Pendergast

20-21 Easter Festivities Oregon Beef Council

Kelly Robb

EVENTS

Marketing Communications Director

Jared Grawrock

Digital Marketing Manager

Jill Moran

Graphic Designer/ Ad Services Coordinator Senior Graphic Designer Marketing Manager

Mary Tarlow

Internal Communications/ Account Manager

Jake Ten Pas Copywriter

Allyson Wilinski Managing Editor

Relive the celebratory event. Plus, meet new trustees and survey end-of-year committee reports and club financials.

CLUB NEWS 11 | Faces in the Club 13 | Tickets 14 | Parking 14 | In the Community 15 | Member Services 15 | MAF Tributes 17 | Reciprocal Clubs 19 | In Memoriam

Stephanie Cameron

42 | Annual Meeting LIZ WADE PHOTOGRAPHY

Marc and Sharon Alport make an impression at the Annual Meeting

30-40 Dance Mini Recital Listen & Learn

WELLNESS 62-65 Spring Detox Holistic Counseling

AT H L E T I C S

ON THE COVER

68 | Aquatics 72 | Exercise & Decathlon 74 | Tennis 76 | Cycling 76 | Handball 78 | Racquetball

The 2020 Board of Trustees: Vice President Marianne Brophy Ritchie, President William Lee, Secretary Michael Silvey, Treasurer Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch, Robert Torch, Chase McPherson, Reidun Zander, Kyle Goulard, Mike Mathews, Irma Valdez and Marilyn Whitaker (not pictured, Stephen Brown).

Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer

7 | President’s Column 9 | GM’s Column 66 | Scrapbook 71 | By the Numbers 80 | Scoreboard 81 | Walk Across America 82 | Advertiser Index 83 | MAC Marketplace 86 | From the Archives

Next month in The Winged M: • Wellness Spotlight • Presidents Q&A

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

G 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 Athletic Scott Stevens Balladeers Jim Bruce Basketball Paul Noonan Budget and Finance Sandy Moore II Climbing Joanne Siegel Culture and Style Georgi Laufenberg Communications Beverly Davis Cycling Jim Laird Dance Cinzia Corio-Holman Diversity Admissions Nicholas Cook Early Birds Beth Earnest Exercise & Decathlon Steve Brown Family Events Marjanna Currier Golf Drew Dedelow Gymnastics Stewart Worthington Handball Brian Lee Holiday Decorating Zita Nyitrai House Marilyn Whitaker Karate Erin Murtagh MelloMacs Amy Johnson Member Events Amy Lindgren Membership Sydney Baer Outdoor Activities Program Sue Rimkeit Pilates Irvin Handelman Property Kyle Goulard Racquetball Georgette Blomquist Ski Jeff Albright Social Activities Biddy Wolf and Matt Weiber Squash David Spiro Studio Fitness Amy Caplan Swim Ken Meyer Synchro Katherine VanZanten Tennis Catherine Leedy Triathlon & Running Alyson O’Brien Volleyball Julie Richards Walking & Hiking Karen Livingstone Water Fitness Chris Bathhurst Yoga Daureen Morris themac.com

rowing up in East Sussex, England, I spent significant time playing sports at school.

I enjoyed fencing, cricket, rugby and squash.

I moved to the southwest of England for university and William Lee my early profesPRESIDENT sional career, and I met my wife, Allison Grebe Lee, when we were both working for a food company in Wiltshire. After visiting her hometown of Portland briefly in 2003, we moved here permanently in 2004. I recall her telling me at the time how excited she was that I would be able to join her as a member of a place called MAC. At the time, I couldn’t fully grasp why this was such a big deal.

As soon as I walked through the front door of MAC, I started to understand what a special place it is and how lucky we are to be part of this community. With more than 600,000 square feet of athletics and social space to navigate, it was, at first, somewhat overwhelming, I played some squash, I swam, and now I spend most of my exercise time in the E&C room using cardio machines and free weights with Allison and the other Early Birds.

Once our kids were born, I experienced MAC as a sports parent. My older son, Finn (seventh grade), is a breakdancer on the MAC Crew team and does hip hop and boxing at the club. My younger son, Logan (third grade), has a goal to try every sport the club offers before he hits high school.

He’s off to a good start, having participated in aquatics, climbing, dance, gymnastics, karate and tennis already. They both love MAC summer camps, Joe’s and the Fit Zone, and Finn also serves on the Junior Events Committee.

It wasn’t long before I came to understand MAC as more than simply a great place to work out. I was encouraged to join the committee system by past MAC President Darcy Henderson. Through my time on the Property Committee, I got to see behind the scenes of this huge facility and learn how enormous projects such as the 50-meter Pool and the new kitchen and Ballroom came together, representing the voice of the members throughout

the process. From there, I moved to the Athletic Committee, various ad hocs and then the board.

The more time I spend here and the more friends I make, the more valuable MAC becomes to me and my family. The dining experience in 1891 is second to none, with the best food and service in town. The fun, friendly atmosphere in the Sports Pub is a family favorite, and MACtinis is a welcome respite at the end of a long week. With a social calendar including fashion shows, holiday decorating, Family Fridays and trivia nights, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.

To top it off, MAC staff and the Executive Leadership Team make everyone feel as though they are in their home away from home. There simply aren’t enough words to describe MAC; it must be experienced to be understood.

I want to extend a warm welcome to General Manager Charles Leverton.

Charles comes to us most recently from Nike, where he was the global director of food, fitness and wellness — a perfect match for our club. Charles went through a rigorous interview process and impressed everyone with his knowledge, skills and passion for athletics and wellness.

Our officers for 2020 are Vice President Marianne Brophy Ritchie, Treasurer Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch and Secretary Mike Silvey. For the past two years, we have been working as a team through issues large and small. Each of these three have different, impressive backgrounds and histories with MAC, and our skillsets complement each other perfectly. I am excited to continue our journey this year. Joining us are our second-year trustees, Chase McPherson, Rob Torch, Reidun Zander and Stephen Brown, and our new first-year trustees Marilyn Whitaker, Kyle Goulard, Mike Mathews and Irma Valdez. I thank them for their extraordinary commitment to serve on the board.

Finally, I want to express my deep gratitude to our outgoing officers: President Holly Lekas, Vice President Rebecca Frinell, Treasurer Sandy Moore and Secretary Tanya McGee. Led by Holly, this group of passionate, committed trustees inspired us with their dedication to their roles and our club. I have learned much from all of them, and I will endeavor to live up to their example. I am proud to call them friends.

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GENERAL MANAGER’S COLUMN General Manager Charles Leverton Senior Executive Assistant Melania Oppat Community Relations Manager Mary Fetsch Athletic & Wellness Director Elsa Lemoine Basketball Manager Dan Baggett 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 Volleyball Manager Lea Petock 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 Parking Manager Tim Glazier Safety and Security 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 Member Services Director Lisa Virtue Club Engagement Manager Kevin Pollack Member Services Manager Christine Natonek Mporium Manager Tonya Mitchell Purchasing Manager Barry Kaufman

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ello MAC! I can’t believe that I have the honor of writing to all of you as your new general manager and, more importantly, that I have the unbelievable opportunity to steward this amazCharles Leverton ing organization GENERAL MANAGER as it continues its long-standing tradition as one of America’s oldest communities dedicated to health and athleticism.

To me, the real difference between MAC and other health-focused businesses around Portland is the group that built it. This is the only organization where community, in the form of our 26 founders, came before the building. Many generations later, this inspired vision — a community focused on athleticism and health — is still thriving 130 years later.

The richness of this club and its broad spectrum of members, who span generations, is beyond inspirational.

As I write this, I am on day three at the office. Each day, I am more inspired by what I see. This morning, I met a grandfather and fourth-generation member and his four-year-old granddaughter. I met a group of pickleball players, also long-time members, who spryly challenged me to a game.

I met a group of teenagers who were coming for lunch with their friends, and I met a family of five enjoying a dinner after their numerous sporting activities.

The richness of this club and its broad spectrum of members, who span generations, is beyond inspirational. It is just as impressive to see how the committees, board and staff manage to juggle the complexities of serving such a diverse set of needs and preferences with such grace.

I have been fortunate to dedicate my career to improving the lives of others, and I am beyond excited to continue that passion as your new general manager.

The ability to guide and serve MAC as it continues to evolve is, arguably, the pinnacle of my career. Helping lead the conversation with all of you about how we can continue to keep the founders’ vision thriving is what gets me excited to come to work each day.

The good news is that I don’t think there will be a shortage of wonderfully engaged members who are ready to offer their advice and guidance. I have already had several lunches with some of our past presidents, who shared many stories of past glories and traditions, and a few valuable lessons learned. I’ve also had lots of small “casual collisions” that have helped me better understand you and how we can best serve you.

Additionally, I’ve attended several committee meetings and have learned how deeply you care about one another and the immense depth of knowledge, talent and expertise we have within our ranks. Couple that with the more-than-amazing 600 staff members, and we have a very powerful team that I believe can serve as a beacon of health to the greater Portland metro area.

The year 2020 will be a big year for my family as we join the MAC community. It will also be another big year at MAC with the celebration of birthdays, anniversaries, major life moments, sporting championships and deep friendships.

This is a year of opportunities, when we can explore together the future of this idea started by the 26 founders. We will build the future for the next generation of members and the foundation for the next 100 years. We will deepen our membership experiences — improving the way we welcome you, guide you, and provide you with compelling offerings. We will continue to improve our facilities and also strive to welcome an ever-growing, diverse population as we enrich our community even further.

So, if you see me around the building, please don’t hesitate to stop and say hello, share your thoughts and, hopefully, a laugh or two. I look forward to listening and working with my staff to bring your ideas to life.

Technology Director Matt Abraham MARCH 2020

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A Side of Service

FACES IN THE CLUB

Alex Rios joined MAC’s Swim School in March 2019. He began swimming competitively at the age of 8 and continued with swim team through high school.

During that time, he started teaching lessons, and eventually coached with the Forest Grove Swim Club for three years.

Rios says that his favorite thing about teaching is having the opportunity to work with a shy child and watch them grow into a strong and confident swimmer in only a few short weeks. He also works for the Outdoor department at MAC as part of its Climbing program.

Darian Small became a MAC instructor in April 2019, but her love of water goes back to the age of five, when she first swam competitively in California. She has taught swim lessons for 16 years and was a director and U.S. Masters swim coach in California for 7 years. Small has become a well-known and highly requested instructor at MAC. She says her passion and enjoyment for lessons stems from “being able to work with and help swimmers, both children and adults, overcome a deep-seated fear of the water, and getting to watch them grow in our programs.”

There’s a new sheriff in MAC Human Resources! Director Lucilla Valley joined the team in January after an exhaustive search to find the perfect leader for this important, moraleinfluencing position. She comes to the club with more than 20 years of senior management and leadership experience in education, real estate, property development, banking and the food and beverage industries.

SHAUNA PENICHE

Each year, MAC Aquatics recognizes two instructors for their excellence in teaching by presenting them with the Stephani Turner Award. Funds donated to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation in memory of Coach Turner are divvied up between the two recipients. Turner is known for, among other achievements, implementing the SwimAmerica Program at MAC.

Great servers aren’t necessarily mind readers, but they can leave that impression.

“Always anticipating guests needs and meeting them without being asked is what great service means to me,” says waiter extraordinaire Mary Kell. “Here at 1891, we get the invitation to the party every night, so we like to make it fun for everyone.”

“I look forward to building positive relationships and making a difference at MAC. As part of the HR team and executive leadership, I will help the club achieve its mission by enhancing the employee and member experience,” she says.

Outside of work, Valley enjoys cooking, karaoke, gardening, travel, and reading books and articles that capture her interest. “I volunteer in the community and host potluck parties at my home to strengthen family bonding and friendships,” she adds.

To submit information for Faces in the Club, contact Allyson Wilinski at 503-517-7222 or awilinski@themac.com.

Regular patrons of MAC’s gourmet gastropub know Kell as the server who always has a flower tucked behind one ear. While she might be more recognizable than some of her coworkers, she says that they’re all equally worth getting to know. “Aside from all the delicious food I get to taste, my favorite part of the job is working with some of the most humble and talented kitchen and restaurant staff I’ve seen throughout my career.”

Born and raised in Portland, Kell loves traveling the world with her husband, experiencing different food cultures, going to concerts, dancing and cross stitching funny quotes and sayings for her friends. As much as she enjoys her free time, she also doesn’t seem to mind coming back to work. “My experience at MAC has been really fun.

I’ve made a lot of lifelong friends, and learned a lot about food preparation and proper execution.”

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CLUB NEWS

Broadway Across America Tickets are still available for the 2019-20 season of Broadway Across America, including Anastasia in June. Motor coach transportation is included for all shows and departs MAC 30 minutes before each performance. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Visit themac.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

Three Ways to Reach At Your Service atyourservice@themac.com Text or call 503-517-7235

More MAC Phone Numbers Accounting 503-517-7200 Athletic Services

503-517-7525

Events & Catering

503-517-6600

Child Care

503-517-7215

Clubhouse Operator

503-223-6251

Executive Office

503-517-2315

Facilities 503-517-6656 Food & Beverage

503-517-6600

Human Resources

503-517-2300

Lost & Found

503-517-7527

MAF 503-517-2350 Maintenance 503-517-6655 Membership 503-517-7280 Mporium 503-517-7290

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CLUB NEWS

Changes to Parking Fine Assessment While there are no new changes to parking fine amounts, the citation process has changed. Parking violations result in either a warning ticket or a fine to a member’s account. Each violation in a rolling 12-month period counts toward progressive sanctioning as shown in the table below. New warnings and a third violation became effective on Jan. 1.

Violation

First Violation Sanction

Second Violation Sanction

Third Violation Sanction

Sanction for Subsequent Violations (applicable to all violations)

Parking Violation

Warning

$75

$150 and final warning letter

Increase in $100 increments for each subsequent violation plus, House Committee review.

Unauthorized disabled parking

$250

$350

$450 and final warning letter

Unauthorized wheelchair parking with a Disabled Persons Parking Permit displayed

Warning

$250

$350 and final warning letter

MAX Station Closing After nearly a year of advocacy trying to keep the Kings Hill/SW Salmon MAX station open, TriMet has decided to close it on March 1 for one year while the agency evaluates ridership and operational efficiency. The Mall/SW 4th and Mall/SW 5th Ave stations will permanently close. It’s estimated that the closures could speed up travel time through downtown by about one minute.

SHAUNA PENICHE

Members, guests and staff can ride to the Providence Park or Goose Hollow/ SW Jefferson MAX stations, or use nearby bus lines, to access the club.

Member and Staff Safety If members and staff encounter a safety issue traveling to other nearby stations, please report the incident. Reporting any issues may prompt TriMet to reconsider the Kings Hill station closure. Send comments to hello@trimet.org or call/text 503-238-RIDE in addition to alerting MAC via community@themac.com.

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Many Thanks Thanks go out to MAC members, employees, neighbors, the Goose Hollow Foothills League, the Stadium District Business Association, the Goose Hollow Business Association and Lincoln High School for their work trying to keep the station open.

MICHAEL PENDERGAST

CLUB NEWS

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 at 503-517-2350 or lbendt@ MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

This month’s tributes are listed below, with the honored individuals’ names in bold.

Charles “Chuck” Corgan (memorial)

Clockwise from top left: Alan Arsenault, Chris Leiser, Jason Vanzwol, Teddy Martin, Jana McGill and Ellen Chiapuzio

Howard and Fran Hermanson Nancy Frahm Green (memorial) Cindy K. Marlton

Managers on Duty: Here to Help Part of MAC’s Member Services team, managers on duty (a.k.a. MODs) focus on creating and maintaining a safe, secure and enjoyable club environment. They provide information and assistance in both emergency and non-emergency situations during all operational hours.

Because the breadth of their responsibilities is so varied, MODs have the pleasure of working with members, visitors and staff throughout the club. They clock an impressive number of steps each day (21,000 steps isn’t unheard of) while: issuing security checks, providing cash banks to restaurants when the Accounting office is closed, helping with traffic and crowd control, reuniting lost children with parents, educating members about Club Rules and intervening, when necessary, to de-escalate and resolve conflict. They even help to troubleshoot computer issues in the Reading Lounge after hours.

To Reach a Manager on Duty: • Ask any MAC staff member.

• Dial “0” from any club phone and an operator will radio the MOD.

Chatten Hayes (memorial) Marilyn Grunbaum Patricia and Paula Madden Annette St. Pierre Saul Zaik (memorial)

To Report an Emergency:

Howard and Fran Hermanson

• Pick up a red phone or dial 911 on any club phone (do not use a personal cell phone).

Joan and Fred Horskotte

• Give 911 operator the location and nature of emergency.

• Do not hang up; remain on the phone to answer dispatcher’s questions.

During medical emergencies, MODs lead or facilitate first aid administration and summon medical assistance, when required. Members can also support efforts during emergency situations by following staff instructions and staying clear of actual incidents to allow easy access by those directly addressing the emergencies.

Think of the managers on duty as the staff (to quote new board member Marilyn Whitaker) “guardians and champions” of the club’s culture. Look for a purple uniform and let the MOD know how they can help!

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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Spotlight on Reciprocal Clubs Detroit Athletic Club The original club, founded in 1887 under the spell of amateur athletics sweeping the country at the time, was later reborn in 1913 by a group of the city’s prominent automotive and industrial leaders.

Located on the northern edge of downtown, in the heart of Detroit’s revitalized entertainment district, the club overlooks Comerica Park (home of Tiger’s baseball), with the city’s professional football, hockey and basketball venues, and multiple theaters, all with in a few blocks.

Olympic Club On May 6, 1860, 23 charter members founded the San Francisco Olympic Club, turning their informal gymnastics training sessions into a lasting institution.

The city clubhose is located one block from Union Square. Restaurants, shopping, theaters and the world-famous cable cars are all within walking distance.

Guests at both clubs have access to overnight accommodations, world-class athletic facilities, spa services and formal and casual dining.

To take advantage of reciprocal club privileges: • You must be a member in good standing and at least 21 years of age.

• Contact At Your Service to have a Letter of Introduction emailed to the club you wish to visit.

• Letters of introduction are valid for 30 days from the date issued.

A complete list of MAC’s reciprocal clubs (in 26 states, plus Washington, D.C,. and 10 countries) is at themac.com. Call or text 503-517-7235, or email AtYourService@ themac.com for more information about reciprocal clubs and privileges.

Contact each reciprocal club directly to inquire about guest fees and to make reservations for overnight accommodations or dining. Ask the reciprocal club about fees for facility use, dress code or other guest rules.

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CLUB NEWS

In Memoriam Frank Noonan Dec. 19, 1943-Jan. 3, 2020 Frank Noonan, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, colleague and friend, died Jan. 3 while vacationing on Maui with his wife, Julie.

He fought a five year battle with multiple myeloma and heart arrhythmia with optimism, grace and personal strength.

Frank took tremendous pride in his hometown of Santa Rosa, California. He was extremely proud of his Italian immigrant heritage and his loyalty to lifelong childhood friends.

Frank attended the University of Oregon for two years and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley then returned to Oregon to attend the University of Oregon School of Law. Frank dedicated 38 years to the legal profession in Oregon. He served as a law clerk to Judge John Kilkenny on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and then worked in the District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. After five years in private practice, he returned to the U.S. Attorney’s office in 1984. He served as chief of the Criminal Division from 1994 to 2001, eventually retiring in 2008.

Frank was known as a humble and gifted trial attorney. He received numerous awards for litigation from federal law enforcement agencies. He received the Professionalism Award from the Multnomah Bar Association in 1992. The annual U.S. Attorney’s Office Noonan Award was created upon Frank’s retirement in honor of his integrity, levelheadedness and work ethic.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Julie Gay Noonan; daughter, Jocelyn Daunheimer (Stephen); sons, Paul (Raquel) and Brad (Chelsea); three grandchildren; and siblings, Nancy Simpson and Jim Noonan, both of Santa Rosa.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Noonan Sr. and Jelsie Brezzo Noonan.

A celebration of life service for Frank was held in February at Lewis & Clark College. In lieu of flowers, Frank’s family suggests donations in his honor to the following: The Sid Lezak Legacy Fellowship at Lewis & Clark Law School (law.lclark.edu/giving/the-lezak-legacyprogram); The Frank Noonan Beaverton High School Scholar Athlete Award (donations to the Frank Noonan Memorial Fund accepted at any Wells Fargo branch); or the Stenzel Healing Garden at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital (legacyhealthgiving.org/stenzel).

Janet Wagner Cleary Nov. 6, 1953-Jan. 23, 2020 Janet Wagner Cleary was born to Mitch and Jean Cleary on Nov. 6, 1953, in Waco, Texas, where her father served in the Air Force. Soon after, the family returned to Eugene, Oregon, where Janet was raised with her two younger brothers. After attending grade school and junior high there, the family moved to Lake Oswego, where Janet graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 1971. Janet was a 1975 alumna of Oregon State University and member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Janet’s grandmother, Thelma Wagner, inspired her career in interior design that spanned 45 years. As a teenager, Janet organized her grandmother’s samples and developed a knowledge of fabrics that served her well later in life. Soon after graduation from college, Janet joined Wayne Martin, an interior design showroom in Portland, working with the area’s leading interior designers. Seeking to broaden her knowledge and skills, she moved to New York City, studied at Parsons School of Design, and worked at a design showroom.

Janet returned to Portland in 1981, joined Sandra Lamer Interiors and became one of the most gifted interior designers in Portland. Most recently as LaNoue Edwards Interiors, she had a devoted following of loyal clients because she was able to accommodate their style with her creative touch.

Janet married her beloved husband, Barry Edwards, on May 4, 1985, at St Mark’s Episcopal Parish in northwest Portland.

Janet helped raise Christopher, her stepson.

Together Barry and Janet had two beautiful daughters, Calleson and Cameron.

Janet was unique in many ways. A lifelong athlete and an avid sports fan, Janet was captain of her high school swim team, a member of the Pilettes dance squad, and more recently a Timbers season ticket holder. Playfully competitive, Janet loved games and puzzles of all kinds. Playing cards with her brothers was a favorite pastime.

Gifted with both analytical and artistic capabilities, Janet’s math skills were a source of pride, and her creativity and design aesthetic were extraordinary. Janet’s love of fashion was iconic. She was a superb cook and entertainer, making all feel special with her detailed touches Janet was an incredible spirit who touched many lives. She was insightful and a good listener, making her a special confidante to many. Often, her clients became close friends. Dear to Janet were her book group of 40 years, dinner group of more than 35 years, Ascension Episcopal Parish, the Town Club, and Multnomah Athletic Club, where she seldom missed a Zumba class.

In August 2019, Janet was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a lethal form of brain cancer.

The disease took her much too soon.

Janet was predeceased by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Barry; her daughters, Calleson (Alex) and Cameron; her stepson, Christopher (Lori); brothers, John (Susie) and David (Jennifer); grandchildren, Madden and Payton; and nieces and nephews Morgan, Will, Willie, Annie, Jase and Gracie.

A celebration of life was held in February.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association (abta.org), American Cancer Society (cancer.org) or the Portland Art Museum.

The Noonan family expresses sincere appreciation to Dr. Gerald Segal and Dr. John McAnulty for their professional expertise and compassionate care of Frank during his illness.

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CULINARY

Easter Brunch Buffet and Egg Hunt

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n Easter Sunday, April 12, the Cornerstone Lounge becomes a display of delicious cuisine celebrating the holiday and the season of renewal. Menu items include an omelet station, prime rib, salmon, classic eggs Benedict, pastries and desserts. A kids buffet features favorites such as waffles and tater tots.

Reservations are required and fill up fast. Seatings are available between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost is $45 for adults, $18 for children ages 4-11, and complimentary for children 3 and younger (prices are inclusive). Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

After brunch, join the Easter Bunny for Family Events’ annual Easter Egg Hunt! The mad dash begins at 2 p.m. sharp, and participation is for MAC member children only. Guests may attend as spectators. The event is complimentary, but registration is required. Sign up at themac.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235. MEV443

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Fun Facts From the National Confectioner’s Association More than half of Americans say that chocolate bunnies/eggs are their favorite Easter treat, while 17 percent prefer jelly beans.

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Fort George Brewing Beer Dinner 5-9 p.m.

Thursday, March 19

MAC Dining Month

The Pacific Northwest’s very own Fort George Brewing makes its way to MAC for an evening of beer selections and pairings from Sous Chef Deanna Bascom’s a la carte Sports Pub menu. Free child care is available for this event; call 503-517-7215 to make reservations. Dinner reservation are not accepted.

March 3-31 Experience MAC Dining Month at 1891. This month’s member-exclusive, three-course menu includes a choice of lamb shank, mushroom pasta or bouillabaisse for $33 per person. Make reservations at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Thursday, April 16 This beer dinner is unlike any of its predecessors. Member-owned breweries — Migration Brewing, Breakside Brewing, Binary Brewing and Cascade Brewing — join with Sous Chef Deanna Bascom for a spectacular dining event.

Leah Jorgensen Cellars Wine Dinner 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 19 After attending Oregon Pinot Camp in 2004, Leah Jorgensen moved to the state to begin her winemaking career. Coming up through the sales and marketing side of wineries such as Erath and Adelsheim, she succumbed to the lure of the cellar and started making her own wine in 2011.

Indulge in a decadent dinner and wine pairing designed by MAC Executive Sous Chef Phil Oswalt and Leah Jorgensen Cellars.

The cost is $95 per person (inclusive). Call At Your Service at 503-517-7235 or register at themac.com. FB319

The evening starts with a reception in the Ballroom, including beer tasting and hour d’oeuvres followed by dinner. Each of the four courses is paired with a beer from a different brewery. The cost is $75 per person (inclusive of service charge).

Register at themac.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235. FB007

xecutive Chef Phillippe Boulot collaborates with the Oregon Beef Council for a dinner on Monday, April 13, honoring the council’s 2020 Chef of the Year, Doug Adams, executive chef and owner of Bullard restaurant.

Boulot, the 2014 recipient of the award, teams with Adams to create a showstopping meal showcasing Oregon beef.

Chef Adams’ career took off after being a finalist on Bravo TV’s Top Chef. He and his business partner, Jennifer Quist, opened Bullard in Portland’s Woodlark Hotel in 2018. They are now planning for their second restaurant opening this spring.

The evening begins with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner. The cost is $65 per person (inclusive). Register at themac.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235. FB100

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gosh, we have good art for really cheap,” says Maryam Zare, another member who volunteers with Assistance League.

ne of Portland’s best-curated boutiques might fly under many fashionistas’ radars. Located at 4000 SW 117th Ave., it’s far from the tony shopping hubs of the Pearl District and Washington Square, or the thrift-store treasure trove of Hawthorne and Hollywood.

“Our consignment shop is a great place for people who are looking to downsize; they bring in good quality furniture, rugs, crystal, china, not to mention fur. Someone may have bought a nice piece of jewelry or a fancy vase on vacation for hundreds of dollars years ago, and now we are able to make it available for a very affordable price. Many agree to consign with us for a lower price than other establishments because they love the cause we support.”

What makes this destination worth the trip is the cause it serves. The volunteer-run consignment shop and upscale thrift store provide the main source of revenue for Portland’s chapter of the Assistance League, a national nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for some of America’s most vulnerable young people. In the past 20-plus years, income from the shops has helped provide new clothing to thousands of children in the Portland metro area.

“Operation School Bell is our flagship program. We serve about 4,000 school children a year in Portland, Beaverton and Hillsboro through it,” says MAC member and former Assistance League chapter president Jamie Marucha. “Since it started in 1998, we’ve worked very closely with the school districts to help us identify what the kids actually need.” That means new clothes for students who might have only ever worn hand-me-downs.

“We have a ton of retired teachers and other school personnel as volunteers, and they’ve seen in the classroom exactly how important it is for a kid to come to school with clothes that are appropriate. Meaning they’re not wearing flip flops in winter.

They’re not wearing things that are too small or with holes in them,” Marucha continues. “Otherwise the kids pick on them and they’re at risk for dropping out, or they don’t come to school on a day when they don’t have a winter coat and it’s too cold.”

At least 15 current MAC members have been so moved by this mission that they’ve dedicated their time to running the thrift

Jamie Marucha, former Assistance League chapter president store, partnering with companies such as Fred Meyer to support their efforts, and helping to stage the annual Promenade Portland benefit for Assistance League.

Held at MAC, the event was inspired in part by the annual Holiday Fashion Show, and brings together the looks of locally owned boutiques and the surprisingly luxurious styles sold at the Assistance League’s retail location.

“We have designer sales, and it’s an event,” says Assistance League volunteer and MAC member Rosalie Stevenson. “[Customers] get wonderful, fashionable merchandise at great prices.”

“In the thrift shop, we have housewares, books and CDs, videos and DVDS. We have linen, suits and other clothing for men, athletic wear, shoes and artwork. Oh my

Profits from items sold at the consignment shop portion of the business are split with the seller, who gets 60 percent, with the other 40 percent going entirely to fund Assistance League projects. All proceeds from goods sold in the thrift store go to efforts such as Operation School Bell and a new scholarship program for those studying trades at Portland Community College.

Stevenson says that Assistance League has funded a wide range of charitable ventures through her years of service, from participating in Janus Youth’s Cordero House, a residential treatment program for boys who have experienced sexual abuse, to providing assault kits to local hospitals.

“Now, we are working with PCC to assist young people who need some help in their future careers as plumbers or electricians, for example. We help them with their tuition or books or materials. PCC comes to us and give us the profiles of the students, and then we decide how best we can help them.”

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“We’re really excited about the new shopping event program for all of our kids because they can pick exactly what they need,” Marucha says. “If they want a hoodie or a lightweight rain jacket or a heavy winter coat, they’ll be able to pick that out.

Or if they need a pair of shoes for recess or for a sports team, they can go that route.”

“It’s really fun watching kids come in, and seeing their different personalities reflected in what ends up in their shopping cart. Some girls will have a whole mix-and-match set of skirts, pants, tops, and leggings, so that you can’t believe how much they were able to get for $135,” she adds. “Or you might see student athletes come in and they want a Nike quick dry shirt and some sneakers. That’s what is going to make them feel good, and they’re going to wear it every day.”

“They like to buy what the kids at school have. I think that, particularly with the girls, they’re so aware of what their girlfriends are wearing,” says Barbara Durante, who joined MAC and the Assistance League around the same time, roughly 40 years ago. “We ask the parents’ advice quite often, but generally kids come in by themselves, and they like that independence, too.”

Carol Bray and Barbara Durante in the AL shop.

“Kids who are involved in extracurricular activities, whether it’s sports or drama, tend to be more successful and remain invested in their schooling experience,” she adds.

“Having clothes that help support them in their desire to take part in something they need to get dressed up, or down, for is incredibly important to that.”

MAC members who volunteer with Assistance League say that having an organization and purpose to stay involved with has value for them, too.

“It’s been a big part of my life to volunteer and be on the board,” Stevenson says.

“A lot of volunteers are retired and say, ‘I need to do something.’ And it’s something satisfying because it’s all going back into the community.”

“For me, it’s a friendship thing,” says Durante. “My husband passed away eight years ago, and Assistance League has been a godsend because I just got more involved, and have been a long time. I have a lot of good friends now. I think we all do!”

Clearly, constituents of this conscientious crew enjoy themselves whenever they get together. Next, it will be at MAC on April 27 for Promenade Portland, emceed by club favorite Poison Waters. In addition

to showing off their own goods and giving members a glimpse into some of the city’s coolest indie boutiques, there’s a silent auction and a social lunch to help all attendees tap into the good will that Assistance League engenders.

“This event has been really successful.

I’m sure it’ll sell out this year for the fourth year in a row. Part of our success, a big part of it, is MAC and its staff. The catering staff, Kate Lupinacci, the AV staff, they’ve really been an integral part in helping us build success, and we’re very grateful for that,” Marucha explains. “Our members, and the guests they bring, I think a lot of what they’re coming to see is MAC and enjoy the wonderful food and great service here.”

In addition to participating in the auction and volunteering at the shops, Zare points out that those who buy, consign or donate are helping, too. “I like to encourage everyone to join Assistance League and put the skills you have honed during your life to use. Whatever your talents, from marketing, to accounting, to merchandising, we have an opportunity for you to get involved, give back to your community and feel awesome, all at the same time.” WM

Joan Elliott-Barclay at last year’s Promenade Portland event, held at MAC.

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ext time members meet in one of the private dining rooms on MAC’s second floor, they should pause to think of the history behind the plaque outside the door. Whether dining in Duniway, connecting in Couch, listening and learning in Lownsdale, or planning a party in Pettygrove, they’re subconsciously paying tribute to Portland’s past.

For that, thank the Spencer brothers.

George Spencer was elected president of MAC’s Board of Trustees in 1988, but was busy sealing his legacy long before that.

As a member of the Arts Subcommittee in the early 1980s, he helped procure several pieces that still adorn the club, including Swimmers, the sculpture that hangs over the Reading Lounge fireplace.

It was MAC legend Mel Fox who first encouraged Spencer to get involved.

As the latter tells it, Fox was general manager of the club, and the two had become acquainted through the Portland Interscholastic League. One day, Fox cornered Spencer and said, “Get involved, for crying out loud!”

He did, and by the time Fox passed away in August 1984, Spencer had established a reputation around the club such that former president Stuart A. Hall eventually approached him with another opportunity to make an impact.

A Room by Any Other Name “We were talking one day, and he said, ‘I know your brother is a historian of some note here in Portland. We have a lot of rooms upstairs. I’m thinking maybe they all ought to be named,” Spencer recalls.

His older brother, Arthur Spencer, is the middle of seven boys from two marriages, and worked for a number of years at the Oregon Historical Society. Together, he and George built a chart with a list of

possibilities, both working under the guiding direction that this was a chance to pay homage to the local history of which MAC is an undeniable part.

“I’m a born-again historian, George says. “I never cared for it. In high school and college, it was memorization to get through the class. But I have a much greater appreciation for history now.”

“…The names of those [private dining] rooms are a lot of the really great Portland pioneers,” — George Spencer

To illustrate, Spencer tells the story of how Portland got its name by way of a coin toss. Francis Pettygrove from Portland, Maine, squared off against Asa Lovejoy from Boston, and each wanted to name the Clearing, as Rose City was known in those days, after his hometown. Fortunately, Pettygrove won. “That’s trivia more than anything else, but the names of those Continued on page 29 MARCH 2020

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He even remembers when Nike used to hold its annual shareholder meeting at MAC. “That would never happen now!”

rooms are a lot of the really great Portland pioneers,” George adds.

The More They Stay the Same

Fielding History Lessons

“Life goes on. I still use the club on a regular basis. I love the meetings with the past presidents because it gives us all a chance to get together.

While Arthur isn’t currently a member, George joined sometime around 1950, and never left. He remembers taking swim lessons, playing in the night basketball league, and learning baseball by way of MAC’s little league team.

While Portland and MAC continue to evolve, Spencer says some current aspects of the area remain true to the intentions of the city founders. “Almost from the time most of them settled here and invested in property ownership, they were very interested in creating, particularly in the South Park Blocks, a green stretch from where Portland State is down to Burnside.”

In 1957, at age 15, he was part of a team that “barnstormed tournament after tournament,” ultimately making it all the way to the National Championship. His takeaway from that summer, though, was a lesson in standing up to racial discrimination told beautifully in the 2016 MAF 25th Anniversary publication, “A Collection of Inspirational Stories.”

Spencer played a key role in the founding of MAF, along with member John Herman and then general manager, Steve Tidrick. His belief in the ability of sports to empower youth — and adults — was cemented through his career as an amateur athlete, as a director of the foundation, and his involvement in club governance.

The More Things Change George’s grandfather, Arthur C. Spencer, was president of the Board of Trustees for two years, from 1931-32.

Walking through the Hall of Presidents, or even by the Wall of Champions or Reading Lounge, with Spencer is a historical tour not just of the men and women who’ve made MAC great, but of the eras that defined Portland as a city.

“Life was a whole lot different than now,” he says of his childhood. “I used to fly down Broadway Drive on my bike with my glove on the handlebar, and I’d spend most of my day playing in Duniway Park. It was a golden time.” The park’s namesake, Abigail Scott Duniway, was a women’s rights advocate and a pioneer in the suffrage movement. “That had to be one of the room names, for sure,” Spencer explains.

He fondly recalls the years between 1955 and ’59, when “the Portland Interscholastic League had great teams in all sports. The metro area was just sort of waking up, growing, and expanding. Beaverton at that time was, I believe, the only metro school, the rest of it was farmland.”

“A lot of our environmental roots, right up to Tom McCall in particular, our strongest environmentalist, go back to that era.

Spencer in 1989

“Life was a whole lot different than now,” he says of his childhood. “I used to fly down Broadway Drive on my bike with my glove on the handlebar, and I’d spend most of my day playing in Duniway Park. It was a golden time.”

Spencer speaks of boxing with club glove master Leroy Durst: “That’s the first time I ever got knocked on my can, boxing.”

Tom Moyer competed at the club around that time, before he became a lightweight champion, and later a local developer and philanthropist. Spencer’s belief that amateur athletics are the core of this community has never taken a knee. “What drove me to maintain an interest in MAC is, historically, this was Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club. That’s always struck a chord with me.”

“This is a lot more complex environment now,” he says. “There are so many external factors. We never had a safety issue around here. We didn’t have homelessness. We didn’t need computers. Yes, we had parking issues, but they weren’t nearly as serious as they are now, just in terms of space and volume.

The Lownsdales, the Chapmans and some of those people, that was on their mind almost from the time they settled. You want green space around which everything operates. Amid industrial development, Portland was always, I think, somewhat environmentally conscious from its early beginnings.”

The club currently manages an impressive chunk of real estate adjacent to downtown, and Spencer says that strong governance and a sense of MAC’s place in the larger community will continue to guide it into the future. “This has been a part of the social fabric of Portland for a lot of years,” he points out. “That was the history of this place, and we got a lot accomplished.” WM Club Archivist Luke Sprunger provided assistance with this story.

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EVENTS

Dance Mini Recital Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, March 15

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ach spring, MAC’s youngest dancers delight audiences with their adorable steps and twirls at the Mini Recital. “It is such a magical and joyful expression from our very youngest artists here at MAC!” says Head Coach Maria Albaugh. As in years past, complementing the young dancers’ performances are MAC Junior Company and Breakdance Crew.

This year, Albaugh introduces a new element to the event: a theme. Instructors were challenged with developing choreography inspired by the upcoming summer Olympics. Among the musical choices are Chariots of Fire and the Olympic anthem (Bugler’s Dream).

The next session of dance classes begins Monday, March 30. Sign up at themac.com.

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With dance trends and styles evolving to include more and more acrobatic movements, a collaboration between MAC Dance and Gymnastics seemed inevitable. For the first time, Mighty Movers, MAC’s very own tiny gymnasts, share the stage, showcasing how the two disciplines intertwine. Albaugh hopes the performance partnership will spark the interest of new young dancers.

The free show takes place in the Ballroom and is open to guests.

No registration is required.

LISTEN & LEARN: Morning and Evening

From wine dinners and happy hours to walking, wellness and educational events!

Montgomery’s engaging memoir, My Music Man, explores the jumbled path of forgiveness, reconciliation, courage and gratitude, through the memories and stories stirred after her father’s death. Hear her stories as she shares personal accounts with deep Oregon ties. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for guests. Register at themac.com. MEV373

Tuesday, April 7 The End of Alzheimer’s Tuesday, March 10 My Music Man with Dede Montgomery 6:30-8 p.m.

Dede Montgomery illustrates Oregon history through seven generations of her family, including her great-grandfather William Montgomery, who was one of MAC’s “26 Founders.” His son, Richard Montgomery Sr., was a frequent MAC squash and tennis player, and her father, Dick Montgomery, was a local journalist and 40-year club handballer.

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Nearly everyone knows someone impacted by the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The complicated condition is widely studied, but a medical cure is still not a reality. Learn about the latest research, identify lifestyle habits that may protect the brain, and find out how diet affects Alzheimer’s from certified nutrition specialist Karen Davis, who shines a light on Dr. Dale Bredesen’s book, The End of Alzheimer’s. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for guests. Register at themac.com.

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The Events pages feature athletic, wellness, social, culinary and cultural events happening in March and April.

MARCH EVENTS MAC Dining Month

March 3-31

Timbers vs Minnesota

March 1

Duplicate Bridge

March 2

Member Art Show

March 4-April 3

Wine Education Series: Washington

March 4

Family Friday

March 6

U13/14 Volleyball Tournament

March 7

Timbers vs Nashville

March 9

Trivia Night

March 10

Sunday, March 1 Timbers vs Minnesota United FC

Listen & Learn: My Music Man

March 10

MEV373

Canopy Stories

March 10

WHO310

Business Networking

March 11

MEV314

4:30 p.m.

Oregon Ballet Theatre

March 11

MEV377

Reserve tickets at themac.com. General seating registration code: STE500; preferred seating: STE100

Family Friday

March 13

Early Birds St. Patrick’s Day Event

March 13

Dance Mini Recital

March 15

Duplicate Bridge

March 16

History Book Group

March 16

50s+ Spring Happy Hour

March 18

12:30-3:30 p.m.

Fort George Brewing Beer Dinner

March 19

Leah Joregenson Wine Dinner

March 19

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Wednesday, March 4Friday, April 3 Member Art Show

Junior Dance (Make It Glow)

March 20

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Family Friday

March 20

Evening Literary Group

March 24

Lottery Open House

March 25

20s/30s After Dark

March 26

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Timbers vs Philadelphia Union

March 28

STE520, STE120

Duplicate Bridge

March 30

March 3-31 MAC Dining Month 5-9 p.m., 1891 See page 21 for more information.

Monday, March 2 Duplicate Bridge

Advance registration is required (at no cost). Artwork must be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, March 2, outside the Reading Lounge.

A reception for artists is 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4. Call At Your Service with questions at 503-517-7235.

Wednesday, March 4 Wine Education Series 6-7:30 p.m.

This month’s class focuses on Washington wines. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for guests. Register online or with At Your Service at 503-517-7235. AEC137

Friday, March 6 Summer Class and Camp Registration Opens 7 a.m.

Family Friday 6-8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, March 7 U13/14 Volleyball Tournament 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

This is one of MAC’s biggest club volleyball tournaments of the year and a great opportunity for MAC members and nonmembers to check out the club’s junior volleyball program. Sixteen 13/14U teams, including all three of MAC’s squads, compete in pool play in the morning and bracket play in the afternoon. Prizes are awarded to the winners of the two brackets. There is no cost for spectators.

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Sunday, March 8 Timbers vs Nashville SC 4 p.m.

Reserve tickets at themac.com. General seating registration code: STE510; preferred seating: STE110

Monday, March 9 Trivia Night 7 p.m.

Join the Social Activities Committee for an an evening of friendly, 21-and-older competition. Build a team of six or come as a single player and be joined with others.

The cost is $8 for members, $10 for guests.

Registration required. MEV572

Tuesday, March 10 Listen & Learn: My Music Man with Dede Montgomery 6:30-8 p.m.

The cost is $5 for members and $7 for guests. See page 31 for event information.

Friday, March 13 Family Friday 6-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10 Canopy Stories

Tonight’s theme is Movie Night.

7-8:30 p.m.

Early Birds St. Patrick’s Day Event 5:45-6:45 a.m.

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with the Early Birds. Shamrock cookies, coffee and Irish breakfast tea await the Irish at heart. Wear green or face friendly consequences. Meet at St. Patrick Church Lot at 1623 NW 19th Ave at Raleigh.

Sunday, March 15 Dance Mini Recital Noon-2 p.m., Ballroom MAC Dance’s youngest members reach the culmination of their winter term with this entertaining and uplifting performance.

See page 30 for more information.

Rosa’s Tree by David-Paul B. Hedberg The film explores one historian’s quest to understand the reforestation of Portland.

Monday, March 16 Duplicate Bridge

MEV373

12:30-3:30 p.m.

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

History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

The monthly MAC Professional Business Networking Group is moderated by Dave Hanna, facilitator and principal at Viewpoint Strategic Facilitation. The cost is $10 for members and their guests.

Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. MEV314

Oregon Ballet Theatre: An Evening with Kevin Irving 6:30-9 p.m.

OBT Artistic Director Kevin Irving shares the creative accomplishments of ballet in Portland. Dancers from the company perform and offer a unique look behind the scenes at preparations for the April presentation of Beautiful Decay.

A plated dinner is included in the ticket price. MEV377

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Every tree has a story. They tell the stories of families, of neighborhoods, of transformations long forgotten. Canopy Stories is NW Documentary’s first anthology film project, featuring 11 tales about trees made by 10 Portland filmmakers.

A free MAC screening, hosted by the Walking & Hiking Committee, features five short films followed by a Q&A with filmmaker David Hedberg. Register at themac.com. WH0310

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Join the group for a discussion of The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present, by David Treuer.

Contact Chet Orloff for more information, 503-805-5461 or chetorloff@gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 18 50s+ Spring Happy Hour

The Lost Redwood by Jesse Andrew Clark A species (Dawn redwood) that disappeared from North America more than 5 million years ago is found alive and thriving in a village in 1943 China.

4-6 p.m.

Palm Portland by Kia Anne Geraths

Drop by the Sports Pub for an informal Happy Hour for our 50s+ members!

A great chance to meet some new faces, socialize and try out some delicious appetizers and drinks! Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Palm trees are often associated with streets in California or Las Vegas, yet palm trees make quite a few appearances in rainy Portland.

Thursday, March. 19 Fort George Brewing Beer Dinner 5-9 p.m., Sports Pub No reservations accepted.

The Activist Tree by Zoe Gieringer The Corbett Oak, a tree older than the city itself, is saved by neighbors who love it in the literal nick of time.

Heroes and Villains by David-Paul B. Hedberg The stories of common invasive (Ailanthus) and native (Douglas fir) trees intersect in the quest to climb Portland’s tallest tree.

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Thursday, March 19 Leah Jorgensen Wine Dinner 6-9 p.m.

The cost is $95 per person (inclusive).

Register at themac.com or with At Your Service, 503-517-7235. FB319

Friday, March 20 Family Friday

Georgian Place

6-8:30 p.m.

Tonight’s theme is March Madness.

Junior Dance (Make it Glow) 7-9:30 p.m.

Sixth, seventh and eighth graders bring the Big Easy to MAC while hitting the dance floor in theme. Cost is $20 for members and $22 for guests. Register at themac.com. YPD060, YPD061

Tuesday, March 24 Evening Literary Group

Macey Laurick & MJ Steen

7 p.m.

The Evening Literary Group has selected Death of Ivan, by Leo Tolstoy, as its March title. Members and their guests are always welcome.

Wednesday, March 25 2020 Lottery Open House

Skyview Drive

Fairfax Terrace

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bring a friend and show off all that MAC has to offer.

Thursday, March 26 20s/30s After Dark 9-10 p.m., 1891 1891 stays open an extra hour for a 20s/30s private party. A $10 cover charge includes light hors d’oeuvres. Space is limited and previous after-hours events sold out quickly; register soon. Drinks are not included with entry. MEV521

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Monday, April 6 Duplicate Bridge

Monday, March 30 Duplicate Bridge

12:30-3:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, April 7 Morning Listen & Learn: The End of Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, April 1 Wine Education Series

10-11:30 a.m.

6-7:30 p.m.

This month’s class focuses on French wines. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for guests. Register online or with At Your Service at 503-517-7235. AEC138

Friday, April 3 Family Friday 6-8:30 p.m.

Tonight has a carnival theme.

Sunday April 5 Balladeers Men’s Chorus Annual Concert 2 p.m., Ballroom This year’s concert features seafaring songs and shanties, as well as American songbook favorites, folk songs by the Silver Foxes duo, and a solo piano selection by accompanist Paul Nelsen.

“Expect fair winds and following seas for this blue-water voyage!” says Dr. Scott Tuomi, the Balladeers’ music director.

Admission is free for members and guests.

A reception with light hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar follows the show.

Interested male singers are invited to drop in on a Balladeers rehearsal, 7:15 p.m.

Thursdays in the third floor Activities Classroom. New singers are welcome to join throughout the year; no audition required. Contact Karl Wetzel at 503-4214089 or wetzelkarl@hotmail.com for more information.

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The cost is $5 for members and $7 for guests. See page 31 for more infomation.

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Wednesday, April 8 Business Networking 7:30-9 a.m.

The monthly MAC Professional Business Networking Group is moderated by Dave Hanna, facilitator and principal at Viewpoint Strategic Facilitation. The cost is $10 for members and their guests.

Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. MEV320

Saturday, April 11 U16/18 Volleyball Tournament 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

This mixed level tournament invites teams from 10 other clubs to compete against MAC’s U16 and U18 teams.

Timbers vs FC Dallas 7:30 p.m.

Reserve tickets at themac.com. General seating registration code: STE530; preferred seating: STE130

Sunday, April 12 Easter Brunch Buffet 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

See page 20 for more details. Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. FB667

Author Greg Bell talks about his book, What’s Going Well? The Question That Changes Everything. Discover the power of positive thoughts and how they can rewire the brain to produce better habits for a better life. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for guests. Register at themac.com.

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Trivia Night 7 p.m.

Join the Social Activities Committee for an evening of friendly 21-and-older competition. Build a team of six or come as a single player and be joined with others.

The cost is $8 for members, $10 for guests.

Registration required. MEV573

Oregon Beef Council Dinner 6-9 p.m.

Executive Chef Phillippe Boulot collaborates with the Oregon Beef Council for a dinner honoring the council’s 2020 Chef of the Year. See page 21 for reservation information. FB100

Wednesday, April 15 Climbing Long Haul Sport Speed Competition 7-9:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 16 MAC Brewers Dinner 6 p.m.

Member-owned breweries join with Sous Chef Deanna Bascom for a spectacular dining event. See page 21 for event registration information. FB007

Easter Egg Hunt

Friday, April 17 Family Friday

2 p.m.

6-8:30 p.m.

Participation is for MAC member children only. Guests may attend as spectators. The event is complimentary, but registration is required. Bringing a basket or bag from home is encouraged. Sign up at themac. com or call At Your Service at 503-5177235. MEV443

Tonight takes on a tropical theme.

Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19 Squash Club Championship 6-8 p.m.

This tournament is for members of all ages and abilities. Winners get bragging rights and their names added to the history board. Email squash@themac.com to register to play.

Monday, April 20 Duplicate Bridge 12:30-3:30 p.m.

History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

Join the group for a discussion of The World Until Yesterday, by Jared Diamond.

Contact Chet Orloff for more information, 503-805-5461 or chetorloff@gmail.com.

Thursday, April 23 Domaine Drouhin Wine Dinner 6-9 p.m.

The cost is $95 per person (inclusive).

Register at themac.com or with At Your Service, 503-517-7235. FB416

Friday, April 24-Sunday, April 26 PNW Handball Regionals

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Sunday, April 26 MelloMacs Spring Sing-Along 3 p.m.

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The Social Activities Committee invites members to participate. The cost is $45 for members, $53 for guests, which includes a buffet dinner, no-host bar and a $10 buy-in. Buffet opens at 5:30 p.m. and play begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes are awarded to the first-, second- and third-place teams. Basic knowledge of pitch, as well as a partner, are required to play. Partners must sign up together.

For those interested in learning the game or brushing up on their skills, drop-in practice sessions will be held in various private dining rooms from 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16 and 23. MEV580

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The cost is $5 for members and $7 for guests. MEV375

Friday-Sunday, May 15-17 Father Daughter Dance — Butterfly Ball 5 p.m.

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President’s Report PRESENTED BY OUTGOING PRESIDENT HOLLY LEKAS DURING THE 129TH ANNUAL MEETING FEB. 4, 2020

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ne hundred twenty-nine years ago, our 26 founders created this member club! It took all of them as a team to create it. Today, it takes countless involved members to keep this club vibrant, relevant and thriving. This member commitment makes MAC unique. Our club needs each of you. If you have not had the opportunity to join a committee, please consider one in the future.

With this large army of involved members and excellent staff, our potential is unlimited.

I want to especially thank my fellow officers, Rebecca Frinell, Tanya McGee and Sandy Moore II. These three trustees have dedicated time, energy, talents, skills and commitment to the members of the Multnomah Athletic Club. Your great leadership has made a difference. Thank you for your exemplary service.

Our first- and second-year trustees have also contributed to this year’s accomplishments with their enthusiasm, talent and willingness to run the extra ten miles all year long. Their dedication is impressive. Our club is in good hands with them as our leaders.

All members owe a special thanks to the MAC staff for the hard work that has gone into creating tonight’s Annual Meeting and keeps our club running smoothly day after day. MAC relies on our talented and dedicated staff daily. Our staff leaders work tirelessly to promote the goals and needs of our club.

Lastly, and most importantly, there is my family, who helped me throughout this amazing journey. Thank you for your unconditional love and incredible support.

It is our differences, when merged together in compromise and negotiation, that secure MAC’s future for our families and friends.

The Multnomah Athletic Club is the size of a small city, complete with the complexity and diversity of most cities, which provides a rich experience for members while creating challenges for club leaders. The development of the strategic plan has helped to guide decisions to better meet member desires. This year we identified a need to create a system to better manage and prioritize the plethora of projects that support members in our strategic plan.

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I am honored to have served as your president. Our accomplishments would not have been possible without our strong board, club leaders, talented members and staff.

Because multiple projects move forward simultaneously, a representative team of trustees and directors were charged with creating a project management system to increase efficiency and coordination of our multiple projects. Although still in test mode, we are already seeing the system’s potential. Two separate projects involving member access to club facilities, garage gates and the front entrance redesign, were joined together for continuity, to avoid duplication. Both projects involve safety needs for today and the future.

Coordinating the efforts leads to less disruption for members and improved success.

The board also backed staff’s implementation of a new technological system to manage our human resource and payroll needs. This project will improve efficiencies and accuracy for staff reporting and data collection while providing a plethora of data to inform the board in decision-making. Another technology improvement this year is the completion of a master calendar that reflects all activities and events at MAC. This will be used to improve coordination at MAC by averting conflicts.

Our parking challenges continue, and this year we entered into a partnership with Mill Creek Residental Trust for the development of Block 7. This project will add 225 parking spaces for MAC members in the future while also reducing growing safety needs in managing the open space.

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staff who greet us at our three entrances with a welcoming hello.

Members like Larry Packouz, who offered help at just the right moment. Or, my luncheon club friends, who encouraged me. There is Earl, who keeps me humble, and my Early Bird friends, who have cheered me on. My tennis buddies on Open, USTA or City League teams inspire me as they work together. Lastly, there is Ione, who arrives at MAC at 5 a.m. daily, inspiring us all by telling us to “keep moving” — her secret to a long, active life.

I learned that it takes this diverse group of members and staff to keep MAC strong, vibrant and relevant. It is our differences, when merged together in compromise and negotiation, that secure MAC’s future for our families and friends.

As I started my service as a trustee, I shared my favorite quote

by Maya Angelou: “I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

During this year we saw the sunset of our member coach program. We are pleased that more than half of our member coaches applied for senior membership or were hired for employment.

We also faced the great showerhead controversy, which was solved with significant member input in testing a variety of shower heads to select our favorite. Thanks to participants!

Of special significance is the launching of the Exercise and Conditioning Room refresh ad hoc committee. This committee is working diligently to identify and recommend improvements to our E&C Room. They have begun their research, which will be followed by design work in order to create the best possible plan for future improvements in our most-used space.

In addition, our Campus Master Plan committee will soon begin its work to ensure a relevant and vibrant facility that meets the changing needs of our members today and in the future.

As I end this year serving as your president, I take with me the countless memories of how members and staff made me feel. You have offered creative ideas, shared concerns, provided solutions, conveyed your caring for MAC, celebrated achievements and so much more. Members have introduced themselves to me and thanked me. Member friends have been there to cheer me on when I was tired, celebrate great work, and hold me accountable. Staff have answered my questions, helped me to solve problems, invited me to special events, and shared their victories. I have seen the powerful results of our committees, such as the MAC Holiday Fashion Show, which helped me find this dress from Oxalis. I will leave the board feeling full to overflowing for all the people who have touched my life. I will remember you and how you made me feel.

In closing, a big thank you to the chairs and members who have volunteered to help with countless key initiatives. Thank you to the members and staff who bring life to our MAC community. And, thank you for the honor of serving you this year as president.

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Of special importance this year was the work of the ad hoc lottery committee. They researched, reviewed and revised key membership policies that had been identified as barriers to membership. Next, they provided the guidelines and goals for the 2020 Lottery, which launched on Feb. 1. We need members to invite friends and neighbors who would love to join our MAC family to apply!

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Last but not least is the accomplishment of a successful, sevenmonth process to search for our new general manager. The board wants to thank our GM search team and transition chairs once again for their tireless efforts in securing Charles Leverton as our GM. A special thank you to staff member Rachel Braun, who supported these teams.

Recently, past president Dennis Cusack asked me what I learned this year. Such a simple question should prompt a simple answer.

But that is not always so.

This year, I learned that the Multnomah Athletic Club’s magic is based on the people who are part of this community. Staff like Leslie at At Your Service, who answers all our questions with a smile, or Carlos, who brings smiles to our faces in 1891, or the army of

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President’s Award The President’s Award is given to a MAC member who demonstrates leadership, sportsmanship and dedication to athletic participation. In evaluating candidates for this award, a key question was: How have they inspired other members through athletic achievement?

Steve Brown, the winner of this year’s President’s Award, became a member in 2001 and has exuded joy, gratitude, and lust for life ever since. Fellow Exercise & Decathlon committee member Bill Cordano describes him as having dogged determination and a strong spirit and attitude.

In 2015, Brown lost his left arm as the result of spreading cancer. Not to be denied, he became an accomplished swimmer, surfer, golfer, table tennis player, and again participated in the annual Spring Decathlon. He stunned many fellow athletes this past year by doing 20 pushups and swimming 50 yards in 48 seconds, both with one arm.

Brown has been described as radiating life, love and enthusiasm, even in adverse situations. He is not capable of giving up, and is seen as an inspiration to all who know him.

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In addition to chairing Exercise & Decathlon, Brown has served on the Cycling Committee for many years. His

tireless dedication has generated new ideas and created events for the program, increasing participation and motivating riders.

50 Year Members were honored at a luncheon on Jan. 17 and at the Annual Meeting (in alphabetical order): Judith Allen, Marc Alport, Clark Anderson, Peter Barnhisel, Richard F Betts, Steve Biles, Bruce Blank, Sally Broughton, John Buller, Charles Carl, Nancy Clark, Glenna Cooke, Lynn Covington-Anderson, Scott Cress, William Crist, Priscilla Cronin, Anne Crumpacker, Jack Delaney, Dean Duncan, Richard Fettig, John Geist, Judy Gilmore, Melinda Goldsmith, John G Hall, Linda Haskins, Spencer Heinz, Lynn Husband, William Hutchison, Barbara Hutchison, Salena Johnson, Nancy Jubitz, Melinda Kacal, James Kimberley, Kathleen Kotchik, Elaine Lampros, Frank Langfitt III, Seth Leavens, Edith Leland, Elisa Leon, Sun Lim, John Lindgren, Susan Matthews, Norman Maves, James McDonald, Patsy McKelligon, Kristi Meade, Edward Meaney, Mary Meier, Martin Packouz, Marilyn Pamplin, Judith Peek, Alan Peters, Josephine Pope, Dave Rimbach, James Rimmer, Barbara Schleuning, Richard Schroeder, Carolyn Shipley, William Smith, Garry Stensland, W Ardith Stensland, H Dudley Strain, Terry Stuermer, James Thielke, James Trumbo, Carol Wiedemann, Robert Withers, William Younce

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McAlpin Award Each year, the McAlpin Award is presented to a MAC member for their outstanding commitment to the social activities of the club. Named after the club’s first president, it recognizes exceptional dedication, commitment, leadership and volunteerism. This year’s winner is Ann Blume.

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Her passion for MAC is evidenced by her 20-plus years of involvement in social activities, including the Early Birds and Member Events. She has volunteered countless hours with MACorps, manning craft stations at the Children’s Holiday Party, decorating the club for the holidays, or volunteering at a Junior Dance, just to name a few.

Fellow committee members describe Blume as a natural-born leader, eager to roll up her sleeves and get messy, if needed. A dependable volunteer, she encourages other members to give their time alongside her. She never says, “That’s not my job.” Blume is easy and fun to work with and a kind friend to many. She also was elected to the Board of Trustees, where she served as treasurer in 2014. Her sincere love of MAC and its community is an inspiration to all.

1. Carla and Sam Pope 2. Gregg Nitta, Marshall and Natalie Levine 3. Joyce Woodring, Alston Ray, Callie McCord, Lisa Burnham and Vivan Solomon 4. Balls in the Ballroom 5. Teri Simpson, Jenny Kim, Juanita Lewis LIZ WADE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Mike Mathews, Marilyn Whitaker, Irma Valdez and Kyle Goulard

Say Hey to the New Trustees Meet the new class of club leadership, chosen to serve on the Board of Trustees and help lead MAC for the next three years. Candidates were presented and voted in at the 2020 Annual Meeting in February.

Kyle Goulard While MAC offers classes to help members with balance, Kyle Goulard seems to have enough of his own that he could spread it around. The nature of his business, Goulard Financial Planning, is to look to the future, and yet his favorite quote indicates that this is a man with a fiery sense of urgency.

As Buddha says, “The trouble is, you think you have time.”

As Goulard says, “My biggest hope is that the strong and unique backgrounds that each of us brings to the board will translate into balanced forward progress.”

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His drive to make the most of every day is tempered by a commitment to confronting each new challenge as thoughtfully as possible. “Listen, observe and ask clarifying questions until you are crystal clear on the path ahead,” he says. “I exercise empathy as often as I can. If we all tried a little bit harder to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes, imagine the way the world would look and feel.”

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Continued from page 48 reasons, we share a collective mission to remain relevant for the generations ahead of us,” Goulard adds.

Having served on a variety of MAC committees, ranging from Athletic to Property, Goulard also has found time to focus his vision outside the club. He has supported Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s mission of serving community youth through athletic opportunities, both as a grant reader and a member of its Finance and Investment Committee.

Goulard might have to start making choices about how to allocate his limited time as a new trustee, but he contemplates this with an apparent feeling of zen. “As a member-driven club, I always enjoyed rolling up my sleeves on committees and making a meaningful impact with my peers. When I was given the opportunity to join the Board of Trustees, how could I say no?”

Mike Mathews Of all the new trustees, Mike Mathews might have the best sense of the legacy he’s helping to safeguard and steward into the future. His introduction to the club came in 1960, when he was just 6 years old.

“I walked with my father into the 1910 clubhouse, past Fay Sasser’s front desk, and immediately experienced the feel and aroma of leather club chairs, and the darkreddish wood of the twin stairs wrapping the foyer like a warm hug. I remember the concrete locker-room floor, the clanking in the weight room, and a ride down the polished brass firehouse pole,” he recalls.

New trustees are happy together.

Mathews describes himself as a student of history, both MAC’s and that of the wider world. By owning and respecting what’s come before, he believes in using that knowledge to plan a better future.

He finds plenty of inspiration and symbolism within the athletic pursuits that are the backbone of the club. “Hiking is probably the best preparation for the board, aside from business and life experience. In hiking, you plan your path to the goal in stages; you prepare mentally and physically; you gather the necessary information and gear; and then you set out on your journey ready to reach your goal safely and efficiently,” he explains.

Today’s clubhouse looks quite a bit different than it did in those days, but Mathews’ positive associations and childlike wonder persist. “The plans for the future are what I find fascinating now. This is a great time to be a MAC member!”

Mathews also enjoys the camaraderie inherent in group classes, events and the committee system. “Everyone can experience this by just getting involved.”

As the entrepreneur and digital marketing strategist behind Measured Marketing Solutions, Mathews is no stranger to identifying patterns and acting intentionally.

“Collaboration works best through careful listening and open honesty,” he says.

“When I keep the goal in mind of ‘continuing a great athletic club,’ and listen to others’ interests and concerns, then the full picture usually comes clear, and the direction to proceed follows quickly.”

Nobody can accuse Irma Valdez of setting her sights too low. In the January issue, observant Winged M readers may have noticed that her “goal yet to be achieved” was to become governor of Oregon!

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Irma Valdez

While joining the Board of Trustees might represent one small step toward that larger aim, for the members who will benefit from her vast expertise and unique perspective, it’s one giant leap for MAC kind.

“I was very fortunate to attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island — a special place that truly encouraged its students to embrace an open, interdisciplinary education and to reflect on our role in the greater world,” she says. “It helped form me as a person and it instilled an obligation to give back.”

In the years since college, Valdez has taken on a range of challenges that prepared her to support MAC in an array of ways. She’s served on the Portland Planning Commission and as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Department of Justice.

She’s a mother, a former prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and current principal broker at Irma Valdez Properties.

Still, Valdez says that inspiration isn’t bound to experience. “My best advice for being a team player and collaborator is to listen and to be open to new ideas.

Sometimes the least expected person has the most extraordinary ideas.”

“My biggest hope for my time on the board is that we work as a cohesive unit to support the mission of MAC,” she adds. “It is a wonderful place for me and my family.

I have made some of my dearest friends here. It would be wonderful if everyone could experience such a community.”

“I know serving as a trustee is a significant time commitment, but I believe it is an important way to give back.”

Marilyn Whitaker Perhaps the only thing more wellrounded than Marilyn Whitaker’s planned approach to tackling club governance is her familiarity with its athletic and wellness offerings. A lifelong member, she grew up taking swimming lessons from Ray Conlon, met her husband, Lee, in the weight room in 1993, and spent the past couple of years tapping into MAC’s healing properties.

“The support and physical rehab that I received from both members and staff was critical to me,” she says. “I know it sounds cliché, but truly giving back for the support I received made the timing right for me to be a trustee.”

In addition to relying on physical therapist Jay Jensen and Water Fitness Supervisor Lisa Best in recent times, Whitaker points out that the club’s varied offerings improve her quality of life year after year. “Whether it is an educational class, dining, athletics, social or business, MAC is truly a place to share many interests.”

One of Whitaker’s great interests these days is learning about the business of MAC. “I’m looking forward to understanding the inner workings of what makes MAC run smoothly,” she says. “The current culture of transparency and openness is wonderful, and I will work to ensure that it continues. I also am deeply interested in the future master planning of the club in relation to our real estate.”

Her career in real estate sales and development for her father Larry Brown and (W)here will help her to make the most of her historical perspective and commonsense approach to shaping upcoming decisions. “Spending time on committees and other boards has prepared me for contributing to MAC’s board. I have had the opportunity to consider data, future members, market trends and community relations. There are so many factors that go into thoughtful decision making,” she says.

“My biggest hope is that I will keep my personal MAC mantra alive! We are the ‘Guardians and Champions’ of the club and must keep that squarely in front of us as we move MAC forward.”

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Standing, Board and Other Committee Reports Athletic

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House

• The member coach program officially ended Dec. 31, 2019, with 36 coaches converting to senior membership and 27 hired for employment.

• Supported the Board of Trustees and ad hoc committees in their communications of Block 7 updates, summer parking and safety enhancements, and the new GM transition.

• Worked on revising parking rules and sanctions with the goal of increasing handicap fines to reinforce the seriousness of the infraction.

Scott • The ad hoc athletic Stevens member subcommittee is on target to finish an updated athletic membership policy and procedure (A-5) by the end of the committee year.

• The Athletic Committee’s policy subcommittee worked with staff to create a new policy (A-19) that adds substantial guidance and structure to support sport committees and staff. It allows for added transparency and organization in how MAC sport programs are structured while also clarifying the areas of basic service to the membership within each program.

The new policy, and associated sports matrix, will allow the club to better track participation and revenue and better inform club decisions moving forward. u Committee members: Chair Scott Stevens, Mary Kay Rodman, Dennis Thompson, Bill Zander, Richard Horswell, Jan Jackson, Joe Murphy, Bob Radler, Debbie Williams, Marc Alexander, Gary Berger, Tyson Calvert, Brad Miller, Loann Wong

Budget & Finance

Beverly Davis

•Created a subcommittee to identify and drive website enhancements.

•Partnered with MarCom to release GM survey and Winged M survey; evaluated findings to identify needs.

• Partnered with Member Events and sport committees to identify gaps in communicating sporting and social events to club members.

• Supported the hiring of a new Marketing Communications director.

• Partnered with House Committee to create a Winged M article that explains club rules in a narrative format. u Committee members: Chair Beverly Davis, Amy Gaddis, Meagan Kalez, Bruce Landrey, Judith Perry, Diane Bozak, Macey Laurick, Brad Nelson, Janet Rankin, Kate Slott, Sara Weinstein

Diversity Admissions • Focused on improving the consistency of the program by reviewing the following areas:

• Monthly monitoring of revenue and expenses.

Sandy • Continued implemenMoore II tation of the funding strategy intended to achieve $38 million facility replacement fund by 2023.

• Reviewed and recommended insurance renewal. u Committee members: Chair Sandy Moore II, Laura Martin, Dave Brezinski, Jeff Gudman, Allison Lee, Hunt Norris, Jr., Mary Turina, Kandis Brewer Nunn, Tammy Miller, Ella Mills, Melissa Nelson, Kathleen Elliott, Julia Hall, Dan Morris MARCH 2020

2. The interview process and common questions candidates are asked.

Marilyn • Addressed junior guest Whitaker policies and presented findings to the board.

Allowing juniors easier access to the club with their guests should cut down on citations for misuse of guest privileges. u Committee members: Chair Marilyn Whitaker, Ann Blume, Victoria Murphy, Dana Rasmussen, Teri Simpson, John Becker, Stephen Brown, Nancy Duhnkrack, Mona Garg, Ann Gerson, Patrick Niedermeyer, Bob Nunn, Nathan Ayotte, Mark Cleve, Maureen Mader, John ‘Jack’ Phillips, Judith ‘Judie’ Simpson

Member Events • Held a training highlighting the roles and responsibilities of the activity committee chairs, Member Events liaisons and staff liaisons, as well as reviewing how to run an effective meeting, Robert’s Rules of Order and the budget process.

Amy Lindgren

• Updated its mission statement, created a budget template and set goals for 2019-2020.

1. DAC’s mission.

• Developed and recommended 2020 operating and capital budgets.

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Nicholas Cook

3. The evaluation process and the factors interviewers used to recommend or not recommend a candidate.

4. The post-interview process. u Committee members: Chair Nicholas Cook, Nancy Yen Shipley, Erika Wrenn, Debbie Bensching, Lisanne Butterfield, Willie Halliburton, Jenny Kim, Katherine Bloomfield, Jim Connolly, Christina Gong, Jill Kashiwagi, Juanita Lewis

• Gathered feedback from activity committees and partnered with the Communications Committee to address issues regarding communication and promotion of events.

• Supported the club during New Member Orientation events and championed the work of activity committees as they produced exceptional events, including the Father Daughter Dance and Holiday Fashion Show. u Committee members: Chair Amy Lindgren, Judith Arnell, Emily Owens, Nancy Sergeant, Karen Sheridan, Linda Iverson, Allana Strader, Jennifer Strait, Leanne Wheatley, Sheri Anderson, Dana Baioni, Steve Yarosh

Membership

Technology Advisory

• Processed and recommended 350 applications for membership, and reviewed requests for 394 resignations, five requests for medical inactive and seven exception requests.

Sydney Baer • Created a subcommittee to review a pilot program for welcoming and onboarding the club’s newest members. The program included two large receptions giving new members the opportunity to meet MAC board members, committee members, staff, and showcasing catering, social and athletic offerings.

• A subcommittee recommended updates to the Temporary Medical Inactive Policy.

Subcommittees continue to review the Membership Policies and Procedures, Nanny Caregiver Policy and athletic memberships. u Committee members: Chair Sydney Baer, Kathryn Joyce, Esther Nelson, Kelly Strader, Jamie Daigle, Kathy Dodds, Shirley Hoehne, Dianne Johnston, Erin Stammer, Bridget Connolly, Brian Dooney, Ron Fraback, Carolyn ‘Carrie’ Stevens, Irma Valdez, Maryam Zare

• Discussed technology strategic and operational issues with the director on a quarterly basis.

David Brezinski

• Held two additional meetings to discuss three important topics: club system strategy — Northstar versus alternatives, technology and member experience, and cyber security. u Committee members: Chair Dave Brezinski, Byron Gaddis, Michael Shepherd, David Huffman, Joshua Blank, Kyle Johnson, Richard Appleyard, Soren Andersen, Jim Gochee, Hanna Joyce, Steve Kaplan

Arts Subcommittee • Completed a lighting project in the Reading Lounge that better showcases member and nonmember artwork.

• Moved Manuel Izquierdo’s Icarus sculpture from the vestibule to outside the doors so it can be seen in its entirety.

Property • Began a project to clean, reseal, restripe and evaluate the structural foundation of the club’s 30-year-old parking garage. In August 2019, the fourth floor was restriped and accessibility was improved for fellow members with disabilities.

• Reviewed and made suggestions related to the Technology director’s capital and operating budget submissions for the 2020 budget.

Kirsten Leonard

• Attended to the repair, security, framing and lighting of art throughout the club.

Kyle Goulard

• Worked diligently on a full evaluation of club entrances, with safety and security and member experience the primary factors.

• Began the process of designing a front entrance that will address existing security risks and increase efficiency of entering and exiting the club. Member perspectives will be gathered as the project moves forward. u Committee members: Chair Kyle Goulard, Bobbi Knight, Zita Nyitrai, Victor Perry, Tom Bard, Ken Boyko, Diana Callaway, Jutta Allen, Scott Prater, Spencer Raymond, Alison Rosenblum, Todd Siegel, Donna Wax

• Kicked off a search for Carolyn Dewey’s Sasquatch, which is included in the online arts catalogue but hasn’t been found in the club.

This is the Place to See and Be Seen.

Advertise in the Winged M, the Magazine of MAC Life.

• Revised the committee’s strategic plan to align with the club’s plan and provided input to the Property Committee’s policies and procedure manual. u Committee members: Kirsten Leonard, Poppi Hammer, Terry Lewis, Jutta Allen, Ian “Louie” Paul, Dennis Stenzel, Mary Helen Mack, Michael Smythe, Marilyn Soljaga, Mike Bennison, Catherine Blanksby, Jeanne Neville To advertise contact Marketing Manager Kelly Robb at 503-517-7223 or krobb@themac.com

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COMMITTEES

2019-20 Sport Committees Members of sport committees are the important voices of their program and community. Through committee meetings and other means of input, sport committees communicate to staff and the Athletic Committee the needs of their participating members.

Sport committees’ end-of-year reports are posted on the Committees page of themac.com.

Basketball u Members: Chair Paul Noonan, James Bennetts, Brian Currier, Eric Heinle, Mark Hesse, Carling Leon, Brynn McCraken, Kevin McShane, Rodd Miller, Paul Noonan, Mark Plumlee, James Taylor

Cycling u Members: Chair Jim Laird, Charlie Burns, Jeffery Chicone, Ben De Graff, Steve Getsiv, Andy Jansky, Jerry Powell, Mary Ross, Charles Turner, Wade Younie

Dance u Members: Chair Cinzia Cirio-Holman, Lynn Covington, Elizabeth Dayne, Marisol Delaney, Ulrike DeVoto, Mike Mathews, Andrea Molloy, Kristine Pizzuti, Kim Rolfs, Ellie Watts

u Members: Chair Beth Earnest, Sandy Bacon, Ione Clair, Sarah Edstrom, Jan Frutiger (Tysoe), Caroline Kornberg, Cindy Moody, Cathy Mustonen, Paige Nibley, Karen Olson, Gary Pape, Chris Rasmussen, Scott Spaulding, Susie Younie

ROGER JENSEN

Early Birds Early Birds get the ice cream at the International Rose Test Garden.

Exercise & Decathlon

Outdoor

u Members: Chair Steve Brown, John Swanson, Angela Ekelof, Shirley Hoehne, Linda Craig, Terri Saunders, Randy Goldsmith, Jim Baldwin, Brett Moshofsky, Bill Cordano, Blake Anderson, Frank Dixon, Mollie Suits, Josh Kernen, and Karl Zabel

u Members: Chair Sue Rimkeit, Javier Acevedo, Soren Anderson, Darroch Cahan, Reniera Eddy, Leslie Hoffman, Andy Jansky, Dave Long, Aaron Paulson, Joanne Siegel, Matthew Swafford, Brian Thompson

Pilates

Golf MICHAEL PENDERGAST

u Members: Chair Drew Dedelow, Morgan Beltz, Kate Cronen, David Huffman, Brett Hyland, Mary Manilla, Stephen McNeill, Phil Nelson, Leah Nibley, Darin Vick

Gymnastics u Members: Chair Stewart Worthington, Carrie Buth, Julie Gulla, Shawn Hagel, Eric Larpenteur, Rosemary Wolfe

Sensei Bill on the mat.

Handball

Karate

u Members: Chair Brian Lee, Kathleen Adelman, Dave Delaney, Peter Greer, Tony Heiting, Tom Hussey, Jeff Jasperson, Jay Maxwell, Troy Peterson, Craig Trull, John Van Gorder, Todd Zilbert

u Members: Chair Erin Murtagh, Ted Chapman, Scott Chauncey, Laurie Farwell, Shannon Flinchpaugh, Bill Plapinger, Jim Prihoda, Mark Twietmeyer, Rob Torch

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u Members: Chair Irv Handelman, Ann Blume, Lisanne Butterfield, Cheryl Hammond, Ellen Kropp-Rogers, Steve Lagozzino, Elisa Larson, Cynthia Morgan, Gloria Reich, Mary Kay Rodman, Jessica Russel, Ed Schneider, Marybeth Stiner

Racquetball u Members: Chair Georgette Blomquist, Sanjay Bedi, Jennifer Briglia, Fritz Camp, Bill Crist, Howard Davis, Vincent Galindo, Anne Griffin, Kurt Lender, Jay Torgerson, Dave Moyle, David Rosenbaum, Dave Szafranski, Bill Wainwright, Eric Wieland, Jason Wells

COMMITTEES

Walking & Hiking u Members: Chair Karen Livingstone, Mehdi Akhavein, Hal Broughton, Peter Carewm, Lori Delman, Andrew Franklin, Diane Gilbert, Richard Josephson, Paula McCullough, Esther Nelson, Dee Poujade, Ed Schneider, Jim Van Lente, Norma Vincent, Suzanne Zarling

Water Fitness MICHAEL PENDERGAST

u Members: Chair Chris Bathurst, Katie Bray, Ava Chapman, Beverly Curtis, Bronwen Edwards-Denney, Lee Emery, Joan Gross, Linda Hering, Betsy Huber, Jill Neuwelt, Craig Siegel, Susan Siegel, Steve Watson

Water Volleyball

Swim u Members: Chair Ken Meyer, Dick Keil, Ellen Ferguson, Brad Fennell, Jeff Gudman, Nancy Hinnen, Joe Cooney, Dan Jorgensen, Mark Winder, Julie Carpenter, Gary Leach, Daemon Anastas, Scot Sullivan, Alicia Ahn

Synchro u Members: Chair Katherine VanZanten, Audra Galler, Lisa Girard, Joan Kruse, Anne Miller, Heather Rau, Jen Sterrett, Ellen Wax, Tom Wiita

Tennis Winged M makes a splash.

u Members: Chair Catherine Leedy, Sheila Anderson, Jill Craven, Jim Lekas, Nicole Mather, Max Mooney, April Paris, Janae Pyle, Andrew Randles, Kim Stevens, Gretchen Sturm

Ski

Triathlon & Running

u Members: Chair Jeff Albright, Brian Bogatin, Mindy Cordry, Audra Galler, April Gilster, Brandon Hayes-Lattin, Noel Larsen, Doug Lindgren, Juka Marseille-Murphy, Ken Park

u Members: Chair Alyson O’Brien, Linnea Alvord, Lauren Binder, Ryan Chiotti, Angelo Turner, Shawn Fitzgerald, Amelia Henderson, Nicholas Henderson, Don Ollila, Lina Reiss, Kelly Schmidt, Rob Torch

Squash

Volleyball

u Members: Chair David Spiro, Tom Abernethy, Richard Appleyard, Andy Barnett, Amy Gaddis, Mark Hush, Gary Johnson, Kyle Jones, Nancy Keates, Nelson Lam, Tina Lam, Diane Malhotra, Andy Rader, Habib Rahman, Peter Schulman, Alex Tsiavos, Eric Wohlgemuth

u Members: Chair Julie Richards, Inga Shepherd, Matt Curtis, Alli Fraser, Robin Hackett, Connecticut Longaker, Nikki Metcalf, Jan Jackson, Michelle Delany

u Members: Chair Dinda Mills, Dave Brownell, Joann Dennis, Harry Groth, Jim Holzgraf, Betsy Holzgraf, Karen Hook, Nadia Lilly, Don Morris, Dennis Muir, Astrid Pieretti, Neta Sharp, Stanley Sharp, Pammy Steinfeld, Stan West

Yoga u Members: Chair Daureen Morris, Catherine Blanksby, Debra Burns, Barbara Carson, Miki Chown, Eliza Coblentz, Gwen Farnham, Patsy Feeman, Janet Filips, Susie Neighbors, James Oberholtzer, Susan Safford, Meggins Tuchmann, Maryam Zare

JOHNATHAN HOUSE

JOHN VINH

V for Pilates victory.

Tennis Singles Tournament hits the mark.

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COMMITTEES

Showstopping performances at the Grease Sing-Along.

2019-20 Event Committees Event committees plan activities, provide volunteer help or event preparation, and supply event ideas. A Member Events Committee liaison attends meetings to serve as the communications link between the Board of Trustees and the event committees.

Event committees’ end-of-year reports can be found on the Committees page of themac.com.

20s/30s

Holiday Decorating

u Members: Chair “Louie” Paul, Cassie Heller, Brian Best, Nicholas Cook, Jackson Meyer, Grant Wiater, Blake Anderson, Andrea Bauer, Cassandra Lematta, Mary Helen Mack, Arvin Ticzon, Bill Wainwright, Emma Paul, David Balke Hutchinson, Hanna Joyce, Dalia Nagati

u Members: Chair Zita Nyitrai, Bridget Connolly, Kitty Emery, Ione Clair, Joann Jeub, Natalie Pitkin-Maizels, Kellie Davis, Alex Page, Cinzia Corio-Holman, Marisa Stoll, Molly Wilhelm

Balladeers

u Members: Chair Morgan Miller, Kate Haddon, Sydney Hett, Christine Elliott, Finnian Lee, Ella Kim

u Members: Chair Jim Bruce, Karl Wetzel, Bill Friesen, Jon Lee, J. Chris Rasmussen, Irv Handelman, David Huffman

Culture & Style u Members: Chair Georgianne Laufenberg, Karla Voigt, Maria Salazar, Sandra Cost, Susan Franklin, Sydney Baer, Rachael Brumund, Gretchen Sturm, Jill Neuwelt, Maria Elena Romero de Blank, Erin Herrick, Helen Heller, Kelli Christian, Marisa Hernandez, Marney Pike, Vicki Tagliafico, Maria Bruce

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Junior Events

Lasting memories are made at the Father Daughter Dance.

Family Events u Members: Chair Marjanna Currier, Ashley Fenker, Lindsey Hern, Meredith Williamson, Linda Pope, Emily Whiting, Tracy Leimer, Ava Setzer, Tina Wheatley, Abigail Lennenberg, Elizabeth Dixon, Erica Chiotti, Anne Barry, Jenna McPherson, Crystal Gassert

MelloMacs u Members: Chair Amy Johnson, Maggie Condon, Susan Kirschner, Dede Priest, Scott Schaffer, Kristin Campbell, Henry Stevens

Social Activities u Members: Co-chairs Biddy Wolf & Matthew Wieber, Carrie Conte, Ilaine Cohen, Ann Gerson, Anne Cleve, Gabriel Schnitzer, Ryan Chiotti, Charles (Chuck) Deaver, Trink Easterday, Denise Koury, Kristi Langdon, Maria Oreste

P ORT L A N D

PORT LAND

Rick Cravens / 503.804.2441

Dana McKillop / 503.348.1808

P ORT L A N D

SANDY

Krystin Bassist / 503.810.3665

Dennis Laird / 503.317.7972

$1,200,000 / 2697 SW Vista Avenue

$975,000 / 4405 SW Selling Court

$1,045,000 / 7720 SE 30th Avenue

$899,900 / 18020 SE 370th Avenue

W I N D E R M E R E R E A LT Y TRUS T Portland & Surrounding Areas / North Oregon Coast / Vancouver

Windermere.com P ORT L A N D

$749,000 / 2204 NE 50th Avenue

Aimee Virnig / 503.803.7678

T IGARD

$575,000 / 8801 SW Scheckla Drive

Sohee Anderson / 503.708.3458

2019 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Report of Independent Auditors

Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries

To the Board of Trustees and Members Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries

ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,528,001 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $68,493 6,601,204 Inventories 432,002 Prepaid expenses 1,009,516 Total current assets 17,570,723 INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES 33,536,320 PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, net 49,292,173 Total assets $ 100,399,216 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS (CLUB EQUITY) CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,455,868 Accrued taxes on unrelated business income 5,301 Initiation fees received in advance and other deferred revenue 6,187,524 Deferred initiation fee revenue 3,161,219 Total current liabilities 12,809,912 NET ASSETS (CLUB EQUITY) Without donor restrictions Designated by the Board for facility replacement 33,771,177 Designated by the Board for property 53,364,854 87,136,031 Undesignated 453,273 Total net assets without donor restrictions (Club equity) 87,589,304 Total liabilities and net assets (Club equity) $ 100,399,216

Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2019

Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Multnomah Athletic Club and its subsidiaries (the Club), which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019, and the related consolidated statements of activities, functional expenses, changes in net assets (Club equity), and cash flows for the year then ended, the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.

Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Club as of December 31, 2019, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Emphasis of Matter As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019, the Club adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) using the modified retrospective method applied to all contracts. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

Portland, Oregon January 30, 2020

Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Activities Year Ended December 31, 2019 Changes in net assets without donor restrictions: OPERATING REVENUES Charges to members: Dues $ 27,168,801 Locker rentals 1,281,330 Other 417,728 DEPARTMENTAL REVENUES Athletic departments 5,776,391 Restaurants and catering 10,053,050 Other departments 2,071,191 Total operating and departmental revenues 46,768,491 PROGRAM SERVICES Athletic departments 11,050,240 Restaurants and catering 10,780,474 Other departments 2,741,850 SUPPORT SERVICES General and administrative 10,782,440 Facilities and housekeeping 7,917,386 Depreciation 4,177,883 Total program and support services 47,450,273 Change in net assets without donor restrictions from operations (681,782) OTHER REVENUES Initiation fees 3,166,635 Interest and dividends on investments 994,884 Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment (7,777) Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net 4,429,793 Total other revenues 8,583,535 Change in net assets without donor restrictions before taxes on unrelated business income 7,901,753 Taxes on unrelated business income (249,993) CHANGE IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS (CLUB EQUITY) $ 7,651,760 See accompanying notes.

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2019 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statement of Functional Expenses for the Year Ended December 31, 2019

Program Services Athletics

Restaurants

Other

Support Services Total

General

Salaries and wages $ 7,110,327 $ 4,737,301 $ 1,055,582 $ 12,903,210 $ Employee benefits & payroll taxes 2,695,572 1,751,117 393,932 4,840,621 Depreciation - - - - Cost of good sold - 2,961,720 746,412 3,708,132 Repairs & maintenance - - - - Supplies & office expenses 605,393 557,509 45,604 1,208,506 - - - - Professional services Property taxes & insurance - - - - Other 117,745 9,916 320,566 448,227 Utilities - - - - Committees & events 25,936 - 103,681 129,617 - - 482,489 Travel 482,489 Advertising and promotion 12,778 183,821 8 ,831 205,430 Overhead allocation - 579,090 6 7,242 646,332 Total

Facilities

Depreciation

4,757,494 $ 2,884,040 $

Total

Grand Total

- $ 7,641,534 $ 20,544,744

1,473,237 1,044,612 - - - 4,177,883 - - - 720,022 1,320,201 - 497,186 308,242 - 1,891,537 - - - 1,771,071 - 1,039,572 39,179 - - 1,168,121 - 386,635 - - 391 1 ,155 - 16,366 - - - (619,235) -

2,517,849 4,177,883 - 2,040,223 805,428 1,891,537 1,771,071 1,078,751 1,168,121 386,635 1,546 16,366 (619,235)

7,358,470 4,177,883 3,708,132 2,040,223 2,013,934 1,891,537 1,771,071 1,526,978 1,168,121 516,252 484,035 221,796 27,097

$ 11,050,240 $ 10,780,474 $ 2,741,850 $ 24,572,564 $ 10,782,440 $ 7,917,386 $ 4,177,883 $ 22,877,709 $ 47,450,273

Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Club Equity) Board-­Designated

Facility

Replacement BALANCE, December 31, 2018, as previously reported

$ 28,230,695

ASC 606 – Revenue adjustment BALANCE, December 31, 2018, as restated

Designated revenues and expenses: Initiation fees Interest and dividends on investments Unrealized gain on investments Loss on sale of property, plant, and equipment Taxes on unrelated business income Board transfers (board approved) Board transfers (board approved) BALANCE, December 31, 2019

$ 54,436,425

Undesignated $ 435,974

- (3,165,550)

$ 28,230,695

Change in net assets without donor restrictions, undesignated

Property

$ 51,270,875

Total $ 83,103,094

- (3,165,550)­

$ 435,974

$ 79,937,544

142,818 (4,194,883) 3,370,283­ - 818,897 4,429,793 - (351,026) - 500,000

$ 33,771,177

(681,782)

3,166,635 - 3,166,635 - 175,987 994,884 -­ -­ 4,429,793 (7,777) -­ (7,777) - 101,033 (249,993) 3,630,004 (3,630,004) (500,000) - -­

$ 53,364,854

$ 453,273

$ 87,589,304 See accompanying notes.

Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization The Multnomah Athletic Club (the Club) is a private, nonproprietary amateur athletic club located in Portland, Oregon. The Club was formed in 1891 and conducts various athletic and social activities, and provides food and beverage service to its members and their guests.

Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Club and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MAC Block 7, LLC, Design Center PDX, LLC, and MAC 21, LLC (collectively referred to as the LLCs). The LLCs are Oregon limited liability companies, in which the Club is the sole member. The LLCs were created for the sole purpose of holding property that the Club owns adjacent to its current facilities. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated and all references henceforth are referred to as “the Club.”

Basis of presentation The Club, as a not-for-profit organization, follows the accounting guidance prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for not-for-profit organizations.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Net assets and revenues, gains, and losses are classified based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. Accordingly, net assets of the Club and changes therein are classified and reported as follows: Board-designation of net assets without donor restrictions – The Board of Trustees of the Club has established Board-designated net assets without donor restrictions (Club equity) accounts for facility replacement and property. The Board-designated property fund portion of Club equity reflects the net book value of all Club property,

plant, and equipment in addition to cash equivalents and less related liabilities.

Board-designated sources include initiation fees and designated investment income less related income taxes, and the difference between actual depreciation expense and Board-approved capital funding. The facility replacement fund represents the investment balances accumulated from contributions made to the fund and from earnings on these investments, less related expenses.

Amounts have been contributed annually to the facility replacement fund. Transfers between funds may occur as directed by the Board of Trustees.

Cash and cash equivalents The Club values its cash equivalents at cost, which approximates fair value. All highly-liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. continued on page 58

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2019 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries

Membership dues Membership dues are recognized as revenue in the applicable membership period.

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash received from members $ 49,362,521 Cash paid to suppliers and employees (43,016,085) Interest and dividends received on investments 994,884 Taxes paid on unrelated business income (356,965)

Initiation fees The Club collects a portion of initiation fees from prospective members as they are placed on the lottery intake list and includes these amounts in deferred revenue. The Club also has programs in place to promote prepayment of initiation fees for juniors and spouses. Initiation fees are recognized as revenue over a three-year period once admitted into the Club, which corresponds to the timing of the Club’s new member lottery which takes place approximately every three years.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Year Ended December 31, 2019

Net cash from operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of investments Purchases of property, plant, and equipment Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment

(1,320,300) (4,396,020) 2,500

Net cash from investing activities

(5,713,820)

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

1,270,535

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year

8,257,466

$

9,528,001

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year

RECONCILIATION OF CHANGE IN NET ASSETS TO NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Change in net assets $ Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment Unrealized gain on investments Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net Inventories Prepaid expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses Initiation fees received in advance and other deferred revenue Deferred initiation fee revenue Accrued taxes on unrelated business income Net cash from operating activities

$

6,984,355

7,651,760 4,177,883 7,777 (4,429,793) 169,080 (45,942) 58,568 243,679 (737,354) (4,331) (106,972) 6,984,355

See accompanying notes.

Athletics The Club offers various athletic programs (camps, sports teams, personal training, lessons, events, tournaments, etc.) for its members. Revenue for athletics is recognized as the related camp, lesson or event occurs.

Restaurants and catering Restaurants revenue is recognized at the point of sale.

Catering revenue is recognized as the related catering event occurs.

Other departments M’Porium (gift shop), Marketing and Communications (advertising sales), and Design Center rental income is recognized at the point of sale or as the underlying services have been performed.

Taxes on unrelated business income The Club is a tax-exempt organization and is not subject to federal or state income taxes, except for unrelated business income, in accordance with Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Taxes on unrelated business income The Club is a tax-exempt organization and is not subject to federal or state income taxes, except for unrelated business income, in accordance with Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Club’s wholly-owned LLCs are limited liability companies for which no separate income taxes have been recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as the entities are disregarded for tax purposes.

Income and loss is allocated to the sole member, the Club.

Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Accounts receivable Accounts receivable consist primarily of unpaid member dues and other fees. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined by management based on historical chargeoff activity. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Club’s membership accounts are suspended after accounts are 120 days past due. Accounts may also be sent to a collection agency after the account has been suspended.

Inventories Inventories of liquor, food, beer, wine, soda mix, sundries, towels, ready to wear and sportswear are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value.

Investments and investment income The Club carries investments in marketable mutual funds, which comprise its entire investment portfolio, on the consolidated balance sheet at their readily determinable fair values based on quotations from national securities exchanges. Interest and dividend income and unrealized and realized gains and losses are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of activities.

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Membership dues and initiation fees are collected primarily from Club members within the Portland metropolitan area.

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Property, plant, and equipment Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: Property, plant, and equipment acquisitions, renewals, projects and improvements exceeding $2,500 are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

Upon disposal of property subject to depreciation, the accounts are relieved of the related costs and accumulated depreciation and the resulting gains and losses are reflected in the consolidated statements of activities.

Revenue recognition and recently adopted standards On January 1, 2019, the Club adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) using the modified retrospective method applied to all contracts. The core principle of Topic 606 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Club evaluated the effect of the standard and concluded the application has a material effect that would require a retrospective adjustment. The Club recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to the opening balance sheet of net assets.

The adjustment to the Consolidated Balance Sheet upon adoption of Topic 606, effective January 1, 2019 was as follows:

The Club recognizes the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on examination by the tax authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.

The tax benefit is measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Club recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters, if any, in taxes on unrelated business income. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Club recognized no interest or penalties and had no material uncertain tax positions.

Functional allocation of expenses The costs of providing various programs and supporting services have been summarized on a functional basis in the statement of functional expenses. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the programs and supporting services benefited.

The costs of the Club’s various activities and programs have been summarized on a departmental basis in the accompanying schedule of departmental revenues and expenses, presented as supplementary information. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the departments benefited.

Expenses related to overhead are allocated based upon the percentage of square feet the various departments occupy in the Club, and the allocation for other expenses are based upon revenue. Depreciation expense is reported under support services and not allocated across departments.

2019 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Use of estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Subsequent events Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the consolidated balance sheet date but before consolidated financial statements are available to be issued.

The Club recognizes in the consolidated financial statements, the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the consolidated balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing the consolidated financial statements. The Club’s consolidated financial statements do not recognize subsequent events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the consolidated balance sheet but arose after the consolidated balance sheet date and before the consolidated financial statements are available to be issued. The Club has evaluated subsequent events through January 30, 2020, which is the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

Note 2 – Liquidity and Availability Financial assets available for general expenditure, that is, without donor or other restrictions limiting their use, within one year of the balance sheet date, comprise the following for the year ending December 31, 2019: Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,528,001 Accounts receivable 6,601,204 Inventories 432,002

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$ 16,561,207

The Club’s cash flows have minimal seasonal variations during the year. Operating fund surpluses have historically been transferred to the property fund but are not required to be and could be retained for general operations if needed. Further, the Board designates a funding amount yearly from the operating fund to the property fund for capital improvements. This amount could be reduced or eliminated if needed to fund operations with Board approval.

In addition, the Club has $33,536,320 in long-term investments as of December 31, 2019 which could be released for general expenditure if needed with Board approval.

Note 3 – Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment consist of the following as of December 31, 2019: Land and improvements $ 1,999,407 Clubhouse and improvements 71,994,373 Equipment, furniture, and fixtures 20,965,669 Parking structure and athletic facilities 8,102,998 Total property, plant, and equipment 103,062,447 Less accumulated depreciation (56,687,764) 46,374,683 Construction in progress 2,917,490 Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

$ 49,292,173

Construction in progress at December 31, 2019 consists primarily of costs related to various remodeling projects.

Note 4 – Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

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Accounting literature defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The valuation techniques used are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Club’s market assumptions.

Effective December 20, 2019, the Club entered into an agreement with a developer for the construction of a residential building on a parcel of land owned by the Club.

The developer will construct on the property a parking garage for use by the Club, including a tunnel to connect the Club’s existing parking garage. The Club will contribute up to $650,000 of the cost to design and construct the tunnel. Prior to construction the Club and developer will enter into a ground lease agreement under which the developer will lease the property from the Club. Upon completion of the project, the developer can elect: 1) To provide the Club parking through a ground lease or 2) To provide the Club parking through a commercial condominium unit.

These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted, and represent quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

Level 2 – Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level 1) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date..

Level 3 – Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the model..

The Club used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value for its assets and liabilities measured and carried at fair value in the consolidated financial statements: Investments – Investments are comprised of marketable mutual funds. Marketable mutual fund fair values are based on quoted market prices. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar funds.

The following is a summary categorization as of December 31, 2019 of the Club’s assets based on the level of inputs utilized in determining the value of such investments. The Club did not have any level 2 or level 3 inputs 2019

Level 1

Legal contingencies The Club, in the ordinary course of business, may become a defendant in certain claims and legal actions. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, there are no matters or potential claims presently known to the Club that are expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Club.

Note 6 – Taxes on Unrelated Business Income Taxes on unrelated business income result primarily from advertising income in the Club’s Winged M publication, investment earnings including gains on sales of investments, income from catering, and income from rental properties. The effective tax rate applied to these items, of approximately 42%, differs from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to state and local taxes, federal and state tax credits and the timing of tax payments.

The statements of activities include provisions for taxes on unrelated business income as follows as of December 31, 2019: 2019 Federal $ State and local

159,803 90,190

Total taxes on unrelated business income

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Marketable municipal security index funds $ 10,620,755 Marketable domestic equity index funds 9,649,206 Marketable international equity index funds 8,373,163 Marketable domestic fixed income index funds 3,133,198 Marketable real estate index funds 1,759,998

In accordance with the requirements related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, the Club determined that it had no unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2019. The Club files an exempt organization income tax return and an unrelated business income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and a corporate tax return with the Oregon Department of Revenue and the City of Portland.

The Club has a salary deferral retirement savings plan under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code whereby participating employees may defer a portion of their gross wages. The Club makes contributions to the plan of 3% of the base salary of employees and also matches 100% of the first 3% of the employee deferral. Total contributions to the plan for the year ended December 31, 2019 were $1,005,948. In addition, the Club pays a portion of administrative expenses of the plan.

$ 33,536,320

As of December 31, 2019, the Club does not have any liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value. It is the Club’s policy to recognize transfers of investments between levels in the fair value hierarchy on December 31st of each year. There were no transfers of investments during the year ended December 31, 2019. There were no changes in valuation methodologies or assumptions during the year ended December 31, 2019.

Note 8 – Concentration of Credit Risk

Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies Operating leases The Club leases certain office equipment and parking under operating lease agreements. Future minimum payments under those leases are as follows: Years ending December 31,

2020 $ 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter

Note 7 – Employee Benefit Plan

255,668 254,174 257,074 256,046 258,363 536,628

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Club to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and investments. The Club places substantially all of its cash and liquid investments with financial institutions; however, cash balances may periodically exceed federally insured limits. To date, the Club has not experienced losses at these institutions. Marketable securities, consisting of both debt and equity instruments, are generally placed in a variety of managed funds administered by an investment manager.

$ 1,817,953

The Club incurred operating lease expenses of $255,907 during the year ended December 31, 2019.

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WELLNESS

Spring Is Nature’s New Year It’s the perfect time to detox or let go of things

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pring often prompts cleaning around the house and freshening things up.

Many families do a donation run and purge old winter clothes they no longer wear.

And if you’re like my grandma, you start thinking about garage sales!

Our minds and our bodies are naturally ready to clean out and open up. After winter’s heavy and hard-to-digest foods, spring brings a harvest of sprouting greens and cleansing foods. People are opening their windows on nice days to get some fresh air. In honor of the Spring Equinox, I invite you to consider the following: What health-related idea, habit, pattern or feeling are you ready to let go of, flush out or detox this spring? What can you enjoy blossoming in your life right now?

— Katarina Simko

Natural Lifestyle Detox Discussion with Health & Wellness Coach Katarina Simko 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 $5, register at themac.com. WEL111 • Discern what a “detox” is and what it’s good for.

• Discover via which pathways the body naturally eliminates and which organs are involved.

• Learn six ways to detox without doing a full-blown cleanse.

• Find out about MAC’s Spring Detox yoga series.

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WELLNESS

EATING WELL Contrary to popular belief, sport-watching snacks can be both healthful and tasty.

The following take on chicken strips, for example, will leave basketball fans wellfueled and ready to cheer on their favorite teams during this month’s NCAA tournament. Bonus suggestion: Cut up extra fresh veggies, such as cucumbers, celery, and carrots, to serve alongside the chicken strips.

—Tysen Christensen, registered dietitian

Chicken Strips with Greek Yogurt Dipping Sauce Ingredients 3 2

cups panko breadcrumbs pounds chicken breast (cut into 2/3” thick slices, lengthwise, and tenderized) oil spray

(Batter)

Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 390°F. 2. Spread panko on a baking tray, spray with oil (spray high above the breadcrumbs to avoid spraying them off of the tray), then bake for 3 to 5 minutes until light golden.

Transfer to bowl.

3. Place a rack on a baking tray (not critical, but bakes more evenly).

4. Place the batter ingredients in a bowl and whisk with a fork until combined.

5. Add the chicken into the batter and toss to coat.

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2 eggs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or other mustard) 4 tablespoons whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt black pepper 6. Pick up chicken with tongs and place it into the panko bowl.

7. Sprinkle surface with breadcrumbs, then press down to adhere. Transfer onto baking tray. Repeat with remaining chicken.

8. Spray breaded chicken lightly with oil, sprinkle with a touch of salt (optional).

Bake 15 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F. 9. Remove from oven and serve immediately, with sauce if desired.

Nutritional information per three strips: 350 calories, 32 grams carbohydrates, 45 grams protein, 5 grams fat

Dipping Sauce

2 4 2 1 1 ½ 2 1

cups plain Greek yogurt tablespoons apple cider vinegar tablespoons olive oil teaspoon salt teaspoon onion powder teaspoon garlic powder teaspoons dried parsley teaspoon dried dill weed

Preparation Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. If possible, let sit in the refrigerator for at least a couple hours to allow the flavors to develop. Stir again before serving.

Nutritional information per two tablespoons: 30 calories, 2 grams carbohydrates, 1gram protein, 1gram fat

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Holistic Counseling For more than 15 years, I have aligned my practice with the root of naturopathic medicine, which to treat the whole body because everything in the body is connected. For example, if you visit me for GI issues, I would ask you about your emotional health, stress level, sleep and diet.

When the idea of the mind-gut connection gained popularity, my reaction was pretty much “duh!” The idea that the GI, or gut, is a second brain was exciting and very aligned with my practice.

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However, I recently attended a workshop on holistic counseling and realized my practice of treating the whole body could be further enhanced. Asking about someone’s stress and emotions may not fully address their mental health and wellbeing.

Many cultures talk about a flow of energy in the body as one’s qi, blood system or chakras. Picture this energy flow as the essence of who you are. If your mind sets up a blockade based on a belief that’s not based in truth (I’m unworthy, for example) your emotions will be affected, which in turn affects your body. A physical symptom, or manifestation, is a clue to provide insight into what’s at the heart of the matter.

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Of course, sometimes illness happens because hormones are off, people get exposed to toxins, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, or, unfortunately, inherit bad genetics. But what if there is a possibility that something else could be at play?

I like examples: Perhaps a patient comes to see me complaining of constipation. I ask about stress, and they confirm that they’ve taken on a lot at work, they never have time for themselves, and they often eat on the go. With that information, I end my questioning and maybe suggest probiotics; review their diet; recommend more fiber, more water, and bowel retraining. Or, if they are willing, maybe we continue our conversation to include questions that may uncover some self-defeating beliefs that can lead to physical release.

I am certainly not saying that every disease and illness has an underlying mental/ emotional cause, but I do believe that our thoughts or beliefs can positively or negatively affect our health. Any questions, concerns, or want to talk more? Stop by my office or email me at drlsnelson@gmail.com.

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Club Scrapbook Celebration of Champions

MAC celebrated the club’s national and world competitors on Jan. 16.

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PHOTOS BY LIZ WADE

1. Bruce Reid, the Joe Loprinzi Inspirational Award winner, and Jeff Gianola 2. Amy Henderson, the Mel Fox Amateur Athlete of the Year Award winner 3. Scott Stevens 4. Rodd Miller, Paddy Ryan, Dan Baggett, Eric Heinle, Earl Martin, Dirk Koopman, Tom Ferris and Doc Phillips 5. Margaret Toppel, Holly Lekas, Jason Amos, Lucie Svrcinova, Jennifer Briglia, Brent Washburne, Jessica Stacy, Eric Heinle, Lex Higlett, Earl Martin, Jennifer Guyler, Doc Phillips, Bethany Baber, Tom Ferris, Lara Tennant, Paddy Ryan, Dirk Koopman

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MAF Spin-A-Thon

The annual fundraising events for the Multnomah Athletic Foundation included a ride on Jan. 26 and a post-ride party on Jan 30. The effort raised $40,000 for local nonprofit organizations helping increase access for youth participation in athletics.

PHOTOS BY LIZ WADE

6. Seven instructors volunteered their talents and time to lead the rides. 7. Volunteers: Debbie Williams, Pam Welch, Kyle Goulard, Emily Stratman, Linda Spaulding, Denise Patridge 8. Stretching after each hour was led by MAC fitness, yoga and wellness professionals.

9. Gerald Chew, Linda Spaulding, Darcy Henderson, Laura Martin 10. Becca Cavell 11. Fun at the post ride party: Diane Kalez, Kim Sisul, Rachel Braun, Elisha Rose. 12. Riders filled the 40 bikes for five hours. 13. MAC Scholar Athletes help out: Autumn Ost, Connor Stevens, Ben Harvey 14. Kathy Schroeder

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Spring Break and Water Safety

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pring break means a lot of MAC families are headed somewhere warm this month. Whether it’s playing in a hotel pool or spending time at a beach, here are some helpful tips for making sure the entire family is as safe as possible in the water: Don’t just pack it, wear your jacket. Life jackets (or puddle jumpers) are one of the best ways to keep kids safe in the water.

Make sure any life jackets are Coast Guard–approved and are the correct size. This information can be found on the inside of the jacket. Remember, anything inflatable or in separate pieces (such as water wings) is not Coast Guard–approved.

Watch the water! There should always be a designated water watcher — an adult whose only job is watching kids in the water.

Switch it up every half hour, and everyone can relax knowing that there are always eyes on the pool.

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Learn the basics of CPR. Don’t have time to get the full certification but still want to learn the basics of life saving?

Attend an upcoming Save-a-Life Party on March 13 or May 29 (ASP011 & ASP012). The 90-minute class, for members ages 18 and older, provides a basic overview of what to do when someone has a breathing emergency. The club also offers full CPR and lifeguard classes.

• Swim lessons for everyone. Swim lessons aren’t just for kids!

MAC offers group and private lessons for all ages and abilities, which means the whole family can get more comfortable in the water. Come by the Aquatics office to get set up with an instructor.

MAC Aquatics wants all members to have the best (and safest) spring break possible, so don’t hesitate to stop by their office on the mezzanine level to schedule swim lessons or ask any questions about water safety!

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By the Numbers Fit & Well

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s many of you know well, children who have positive experiences in sports from a young age benefit in many ways.

While only a small percentage of youth go on to compete at an elite level, the foundation is laid to promote self-esteem, teamwork and a lifeElsa Lemoine long interest in fitness ATHLETIC & WELLNESS and athletics. Part of DIRECTOR that sports experience involves relationship building between athletes, coaches, parents, officials and volunteers.

Number of locations MAC has occupied since 1891.

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Unfortnately, there can also be a dark side to those relationships. Although most minor athlete abuse is perpetrated in isolated, one-on-one situations, individual time with trusted adults is also healthy and valuable for a child. Therefore, policies concerning one-on-one interactions are necessary to protect children, while allowing for beneficial connections.

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Since its launch three years ago, the U.S. Center for SafeSport has received more than 3,000 reports of minor athlete abuse. Created by the Olympic committee, the center was spun off as an independent nonprofit in 2017 and received the backing of federal legislation in 2018. The idea: Have one agency empowered to educate, investigate and rule on allegations of minor athlete abuse.

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According to the center’s CEO Ju’Riese Colon, “Policies have now been developed where there were none. We have provided a mechanism for athletes to seek resolution.

We have required training where it was once rarely utilized. We have held hundreds of individuals accountable for causing harm.

And, as a result, we are leading the charge in changing the culture of sport.”

MAC is committed to raising awareness about misconduct in sports, promoting open dialogue, and aligning all its youth activities with SafeSport abuse prevention policies to create a healthy, supportive environment for junior members. In fact, an ad hoc committee will make SafeSport policies a club-wide project in 2020. Stay tuned for more information on their important work.

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SPRING DECATHLON Since 1974, the Spring Decathlon has honored Joe Loprinzi’s belief that a broad-based workout leads to an injury-free, vital and fully engaged life. Choose 10 of 18 events in three categories: strength, speed/skill and conditioning. This year, a new Pentathlon option makes it easier to get involved. Everyone can find five inviting events, right? Start training now for MAC’s longest-running, non-sport specific competition, and be ready to go by April 27.

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Bench Press Pull-ups Push-ups Shot Put Vertical Leap

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1000-meter Row 200-yard Swim 2000-meter Row Mile Run Stationary Bike

TAKE THESE CLASSES Max Force Max’d Out Max 20 BOSU Strength Aqua Boot Camp

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“Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”

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TAKE THESE CLASSES Duathlon Studio Cycling Ultimate Conditioning Fight Club Cardio H20

“Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory.”

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Register to compete at themac.com. Use codes SPW SP20 (women) and SPM SP20 (men) for the Pentathlon and SDW SP20 (women) and SDM SP20 (men) for the Decathlon. See the Decathlon page on the website for rules, an event list and scoring information.

For more information, email fitness@themac.com.

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To book your party, call 503-517-6600.

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ATHLETICS

Tennis Is a Team Sport Tennis will always be a mental, individual sport, but there is nothing like the feeling of being part of something bigger than oneself. One thing that makes playing tennis at MAC special is being on a USTA or City League team.

Teammates help each other prepare mentally before a match, and the spirit of camaraderie and support from teammates provides a tremendous confidence boost during a game. Once a match is over, win or lose, teammates’ high-fives and pats on the back are a reminder that no player is really alone on the court. It’s like that with MAC Tennis.

Now is the time to sign up for the upcoming USTA season. Visit themac.com and look for the Tennis Leagues link on the Tennis page. The 40+ season begins April 17 and the MAC registration deadline is March 4. Chat with MAC players who are on teams and find out more. MAC’s wonderful, encouraging tennis coaches are happy to guide players in the right direction.

Everyone who signs up by the appropriate deadline gets to be on a team, and everyone on a team gets to play. Playing on a MAC Tennis team is fun and rewarding. It builds lasting friendships and even more great MAC memories.

Female players interested in joining a City League team should check in soon with the Tennis Office. Although signups for the next season are in the fall, a waiting list is already forming.

Coaches Corner: The Serve

Strike the ball in the middle to produce the greatest velocity.

The slice serve is accomplished by cutting the outside of the ball to produce a side spin. This causes a right-to-left ‘bend’ on the ball trajectory, forcing the opponent to stretch for the return.

It’s been said that the most important shot in tennis is the serve. In my opinion, if the serve is not a weapon, it is a weakness.

There is no other time that a player can place the ball (toss) exactly where they would like to strike it and strike it at a time of their choosing to put the opponent in a compromised position.

Not everyone is gifted with a strong arm capable of hitting serves with speeds in triple digits. Fortunately hitting the serve hard and fast is not the only way to make it a weapon. Here are four ways to improve your serve along with practice tips*:

The kick serve is by far the most difficult spin to put on a tennis ball. For this serve, the toss is placed more to the left and the ball is struck closer to the bottom inside of the ball. Thinking of the ball like a clock face, the swing motion would go from contact at seven o’clock and accelerate out toward two o’clock on the ball. This produces a kind of top spin, but with more jump from left to right once the ball contacts the ground.

1. Hit harder

4. Starting location

Practice tip: Try hitting the serve past the baseline on the fly. To accomplish a faster racquet speed, push and jump up with the legs. Keep the same pace and gradually bring the lines in — first to just inside the baseline, next to the 60-foot line (blue) and, finally, aim for the service box.

2. Placement Practice tip: Place a target in three locations in the service box: out wide, in the middle (body serve) and tight to the T (the intersection of the center line and service line). Work on changing the racquet angle

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to send the ball in the direction of the chosen target. It is okay to miss as long as thought is going into the production of the stroke to change the outcome of the direction.

3. Spin Practice tip: There are thee basic service spins: slice, kick or spin and flat. Flat is just that, a flat ball with very little rotation.

Practice tip: Serve from different spots along the baseline. More angles are produced when a player serves from wider in the court, and it is easier to hit the T from the middle. Mix up where you stand to give a different look at the court and to make an opponent think about what you are doing.

The more they think about your stance, the less they are thinking about hitting the ball.

—Head Coach Paul Reber *All tips presume the player is right handed.

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Gear Up for Spring and Summer Cycling ADAM WICKHAM

The stirrings of spring are in the air, and bikes are whispering that maybe, just maybe, it’s time to venture outside.

Fortunately, MAC Cycling is here to help!

In anticipation of the start of group rides in April, here are some programming changes and reminders to keep in mind.

Second Saturday Becomes MAC Weekend Rides Over the years, Saturday rides have often ended up being just before or just after a holiday, or have conflicted with a major cycling event. Changing the schedule provides flexibility and makes it easier to get more people involved. Weekend rides will generally be the first or second weekend of the month on either Saturday or Sunday.

Wednesday and Thursday Night Rides Start April 1 Weekday rides start at 5:30 p.m. throughout April, and at 6 p.m. from May to September. In April only, Wednesdaynight rides start from the MAC Turnaround, and then move to a rotating start location (Sauvie Island, Skyline and MAC) throughout the summer. Thursdaynight rides start from the Turnaround every week, aside from special events.

Stay Informed Details of upcoming events are posted on MAC Cycling’s Facebook page and via Google Groups. These platforms allow communication of last-minute

adjustments that often arise due to a traffic issue or a sudden weather change. The Facebook group is moderated, so members must request to join and answer a couple of questions. The Google group can be joined by sending an email to maccyclingclub+subscribe@googlegroups. com. Ride information is shared via both forums.

Tech Night in April MAC has a club membership to Ride with GPS. Those not familiar with the ride-planning tool are invited to a Tech Night to get help connecting to the service and to learn about the features and options available. Event details coming soon.

Club Championships in August and September It’s never too early to think about the late-summer time trial and hill climb.

These rides are a low-key way to test fitness, either on the flat course on Sauvie Island or with a healthy climb up to Skyline. Plus there’s always a fun gettogether at the end of the events!

Keep an eye out for information on the always-popular summer Wine Ride and the opportunity to sport new MAC-branded cycling gear.

MAC Handball Players Escape Portland’s Winter Weather Steve Lippman, Jay Maxwell, Allen Culver and Steve Lee are typically absent from MAC handball courts during the winter months.

But they are still on the courts — playing in a warmer climate in Palm Desert, California. This year they invited Dr. Bob Gill to verify they’re still in the game.

Pictured: Lippman, Maxwell, Gill, Culver and Lee

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Racquetball Throughout the Year There’s a level of play and commitment available for everyone.

“I haven’t played racquetball since I was in college!” is a refrain commonly heard when new members stop by the MAC Racquetball Lounge. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities for players to get on, or back on, the courts year round.

Intramurals are the heart of the MAC racquetball program and bring athletes of all abilities together on a weekly basis for three seasons each year, from September to May. In the fall, 10 team captains select players at each skill level for their teams.

Each nine-week season matches players against others at their level in a roundrobin competition for supremacy. Awards are given for the winning team and overall winners at each level, ensuring a fun and competitive experience. The winter season begins in December, and the spring season starts in March.

Club tournaments offer members the chance to compete against their peers in a single elimination or round-robin format, with bragging rights and their name on a plaque in the lounge on the line. At the doubles tournament, played the last week in January, teams of all levels vie for court superiority. The singles tournament

Club tournaments offer members the chance to compete against their peers. kicks off in late May, following the spring Intramural season. With brackets for Open players, men and women A through D, and Golden Masters, it’s the year’s largest racquetball tournament of MAC members.

Additionally, the annual John Pelham Memorial Tournament of Champions allows members to play alongside some of the best racquetball players in the world. As an official stop on the IRT tour and a fundraiser for the Live Like John Foundation, players can compete at a high level and support charities like the Green Beret Foundation, Oregon Youth Challenge and the Military Racquetball Foundation.

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Weekly drop-in times facilitate pick-up matches for anyone wanting an occasional racquetball fix. Sunday mornings from 8:30 to 11 a.m. are reserved for women’s and beginner play, with experienced members offering coaching and facilitating play.

Golden Masters gather at the courts 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, while Early Birds take the courts at 6 a.m.

Fridays. Doubles Open play is 4-7 p.m.

Tuesdays and 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, while singles pick-up games happen from 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays.

The Racquetball Committee hosts an end-of-season banquet in May to recognize accomplishments throughout the year, with food and beverages for all players, and awards for top performers in intramurals and tournaments. Since summer does not have an intramural season, there’s a racquetball golf tournament to bring the community together for competitive socializing.

Loaner racquets, protective eyewear and balls are available from At Your Service, and more information can be found on the bulletin boards in the basement-level Racquetball Lounge or by contacting club pro Hank Marcus at racquetball@themac.com

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SCOREBOARD Honoring MAC members — representing the club in competition — for placing first, second or third in state, regional, national or international athletic competitions, or members who have qualified for nationals in events that qualify for championship funding.

2020 Bouldering Divisional Championships Jan. 18-19, Seattle MAC’s Climbing Team took second place in the division for the fourth straight season, with four athletes being crowned divisional champions and 12 national championship invitations.

Female Junior (Under 19) Emma Wetsel, divisional champion Male Junior (Under 19) Nathaniel Surma, divisional champion

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Male Youth B (Under 15) Aidan Schenk, divisional champion 2nd place, Jack Urness 3rd place, Caden Reedy Female Youth C (Under 13) 3rd place, Tejal Deenadayalu

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Male Youth C (Under 13) Jay Williamson, divisional champion 2020 Youth Bouldering National Championships Feb. 7-9, Bend, Oregon Multnomah Athletic Club took eighth place in the national competition.

Female Youth B (Under 15) 2nd place, Ava Kovtunovich, earning a spot on the U.S. National Team

ATHLETICS

Member Numbers: Walk Across America Mileage Walk Across America is a national program that allows members to create annual mileage goals, with end-of-year rewards. The idea is to set a mileage goal that is reasonable, attainable, challenging and motivating.

MAC members may join at any time. For information about the program and to submit mileage, please contact Claire Galton at galtoncc@gmail.com.

Mileage as of Jan. 31 Hal Broughton, 25,059 Sally Broughton, 18,549 Ann Durfee, 43,061 Norm Frink, 3,653 Claire Galton, 40,872 Shannon Leonetti, 79,990 Harriet Maizels, 22,410 Tom Neilsen, 1,814 Linda Opray, 18,688 Dee Poujade, 9,456 Nancy Sergeant, 26,837 Carrie Stucky, 25,603 Barbara Wetzel, 24,630

MAC Walk Fact: Inaugurated in 2017, St Patrick’s Way is Ireland’s signature walking route — showcasing the country’s character and its spectacular scenery.

The 82-mile sign-posted trail passes by 10 sites relating to the history of St. Patrick. From the Mourne Mountains, a filming location for The Game of Thrones, to the hillsides sweeping down to the sea and villages and towns with atmospheric inns and pubs, the Way is suitable for walkers and pilgrims alike. It can be completed in 6-10 days, depending on pace and fitness.

` Culinary news/information What delicious dishes will MAC culinary create next?

See what’s cooking at themac.com.

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Assisted Living & Enhanced Memory Care Unit

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Insurance

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Construction

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Serving Northwest businesses and families for over 35 years!

I Build Beautiful New Decks

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Financial Advisor

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Mortgage Financing

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MAC Professionals Guide to MAC Businesses and Service Professionals Physical Therapy

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Winged M Advertising Deadline to reserve advertising space in the May Winged M issue is Friday, March 6.

To advertise contact

Kelly Robb, Marketing Manager

503-517-7223 | KRobb@themac.com

Residential Real Estate

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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

This is the Place to See and Be Seen.

Advertise in the Winged M, the Magazine of MAC Life.

To advertise contact: Marketing Manager Kelly Robb 503-517-7223 krobb@themac.com

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Classifieds EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in The Winged M is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or family status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

For Rent GEARHART – Newly renovated, clean, light, bright and cozy beach house. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 9. One block from Big Beach, one block from Little Beach.

Walking distance to Gearhart center. No smoking. No pets. 760-845-6101 For Sale ONE BLOCK TO MAC – 1BR condo, 1½ baths, top floor, city/south views, owner @ $539k. 503-254-6556 BEAUTIFUL .29 ACRE NESKOWIN SOUTH BEACH LOT ready for your dream beach home in the Proposal Rock private community. $159,900 Utilities in place, North Facing, Private wooded wetlands to the south. michaeljbergmann@yahoo.com 503-730-2239 RESIDENCE CLUB AT PRONGHORN. Bend. 3 Bedroom Unit w/2 Luxury Master Suites. Kitchen, Great Room. Outdoor Living.

Housekeeping. 2,000 sq. ft. Available weeks of 6.12-6.19; 7.31-8.7 & 12.25-1.1.21. $3,000 per week. Paul @ 503-449-1271.

Details at pronghornresort.com SALISHAN HILLS LOT – Tennis Court Adjacent. Lot 463 on Salishan Hills Drive.

19,000 sq. ft. $51,000. Quiet, wooded area.

Contact owner: 360-921-6114 Central Oregon

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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. 503-2462601 or Byron@AdvancedMedSystems.net

BLACK BUTTE RANCH – GM 43, 5 bed, 3 bath, Chris 503-309-8959 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.

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SUNRIVER – Quelah 3 BR, 2 BA, private pool, spa & tennis courts. 503-892-9993.

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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 BLACK BUTTE RANCH – exec home for rent. Sleeps 8. On the big meadow, with huge views of 4 cascade mountains, grazing horses and amazing wildlife from every room. rcurtis2175@gmail.com Coastal OCEANFRONT HIGHLANDS AT GEARHART Gated area. No smoking.

No pets. 503-688-6867.

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

Out of State PALM DESERT – Luxurious 4,500 sf view home surrounds large pool on ½ acre of grounds. 4 BR, 3½ BA, casita, pool house.

Beautifully & fully furnished. Golf cart.

5 blocks to El Paseo. Sleeps 11. www.desertlilyoasis.com.

Cindy Banzer, 503-709-7277, cbanzer@eastpdxproperties.com.

SUNNY VACATION CONDO – Ironwood CC, Palm Desert, Calif. 1,300 sq. ft., 2 BR, 2 BA. Quiet, Quaint, Quality, 8 steps to poolside. $4,000/mo, $1,500/wk.

Call or email for availability. Deb Montrose, 503-531-0405, debbirm@aol.com INDIAN WELLS – One-story Mid-Century condo. 1650 sq.ft., 2 BR, 2 BA. Steps away from swimming pool, tennis court. 1.5 miles to IW Tennis Gardens or shops/ restaurants on El Paseo. Call Lee at 503-313-9482 for availability & pricing.

2020 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Member rate $10.75 per line Member business rate $19.50 per line Non-member rate $19.50 per line Email ads to classifieds@themac.com or call 503-517-7223.

Please contact the Marketing & Communications department for deadlines.

CONDITIONS FOR ADVERTISING. It is the responsibility of the advertiser to review their ad for accuracy. The publisher pays for any mistakes in the first classified ad but not beyond the first month of publication. Any compensation is limited to the cost of placing the ad.

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From the Archives

George “Musical” Foss (left) and A.B. McAlpin pose by their tandem bicycle for an 1895 self portrait.

McAlpin is holding a shutter-release cable behind his back to trigger the camera.

A.

B. McAlpin (1856-1947) began a successful career in photography by apprenticing as a teenager at studios in San Francisco. Moving to Portland in 1884, after supporting himself for several years by driving stage coaches for Wells Fargo, he became renowned for his portrait and mountaineering photographs.

for a new organization — the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club. McAlpin served as the club’s first president that year, returning as president in 1893. Later, he served as the manager of the Multnomah Golf Club and then the assistant manager of MAAC, holding the latter position until near the time of his passing at age 90.

On Feb. 24, 1891, following the fractious meeting of the Portland Football and Cricket Club, 34-year-old McAlpin hastily organized a meeting of one faction of 26 attendees to create a board of trustees and articles of incorporation

McAlpin started the father-son dinner at the club in 1931, and was most proud of his work with youth; he felt that working with them helped him to stay young.

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—Luke Sprunger, club archivist

Brian A. Bruckner, M.D. Surgical director, Heart Transplant Program Providence Heart Institute Education and training: • University of Florida • Baylor College of Medicine

Where did you grow up?

Cape Canaveral, Florida

Why did you come to Providence?

Providence Heart Institute gave me an incredible opportunity to start a transplant program with a very talented team of cardiac experts. I previously served as surgical director of heart transplantation at Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center in Houston, where we did 50-60 heart transplants last year. The opportunity to start and grow a new transplant program at Providence is intriguing and gratifying.

What is your dream for this heart transplant program?

Our program is rooted in the Providence Mission of serving those in need. These patients deserve quality care provided with unwavering compassion at a recognized regional center of excellence. That’s what we’re building at Providence.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy playing the piano and fishing. I look forward to exploring some of Oregon’s natural areas and fishing spots.

For more information, visit: ProvidenceFoundations.org/heart

What’s a great experience you’ve had at Providence?

I’ve been at Providence only a few weeks, but I really enjoyed learning about the history of Providence. It’s gratifying to work for a health system with such a long history of caring for the most vulnerable patients in our communities.

Who are your mentors?

My dad and uncle gave me practical life advice – dad as a NASA rocket scientist, and my uncle as a businessman and heart patient. Also, two cardiac surgeons, Michael Reardon, M.D., and Bud Frazier, M.D., have served as important mentors throughout my professional life.

Why does philanthropy matter to your work?

Support from donors and the community helps nourish and further develop the programs, research and clinical care that work together in service to our patients. That support means we can constantly improve our care and discover new life-saving treatments and therapies for our patients.