The Winged M, March 2017

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

MARCH 2017

2017 Multnomah Athletic Club

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2017 Lottery Entry Form – page 17 Meet the New Trustees – page 46 President’s Report – page 42 Spring Class Guide – insert

Christian Friese | Elaine Yoder | Teresa Catania | Gregg Bates | B Patsy McKelligon | Colleen Daly | Chris Ingraham | Dana Cody | Alice Davies | Matt Bordona Connie McDowell | Jackie Schlosser | Paul Artwork and Photography by Kelley Dulcich N

Bob Atkinson | Paige Stefani | Mark Nuss | Erica Brady | Aaron Fitzgerald | Alex Page | Brian Getman | Mark Branlund | Krist aro | Suzanne Montgomery | Chris Malcolm | Courtney Magnuson Davies | Roger Collin | Colleen Ritt | Cherie Sprando | Su lette Robertson | Stacy Niedermeyer | Katrine Johannessen Ehlen | Catherine Kelley | Stacey O’Connell | Marcia Walsh | K Not Pictured: Desiree Whitehall, Laurie Bryant Hausner, Lorraine Rose, Maria Shershow, Marilyn Brown Whitaker

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

MARCH 2017 | VOL. 106 No. 3

A PLATINUM CLUB

Past President Darcy Henderson, left, and Janice Marquis at the Annual Meeting.

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Contents FEATURED THIS MONTH

42 | Annual Report REGULAR FEATURES

88 | 125 Essay 40 | Club Scrapbook 11 | Faces in the Club

COMMUNICATIONS STAFF: Kevin Gaboury

Communications Coordinator

Lisa House

Advertising Sales Rep

Michole Jensen

Communications Director

Jenna Miller

Web Coordinator

Julia Omelchuck

Graphic Designer/Ad Services Coordinator

A D MI N I STRATIVE

ACTIVITI ES

ATHLETIC S

14 | Culinary Corner 23 | House Committee 25 | In Memoriam 27 | MAF Honorariums 16 | MAF 7 | Manager’s Column 5 | President’s Column 9 | Sports Shorts

34 | Balladeers 34 | Book Groups 35 | Culture and Style 28 | Family Events 35 | Junior Events 33 | Listen and Learn 36 | MelloMacs 31 | Member Events 36 | Networking 37 | Seniors 38 | Social Activities 39 | Theater

74 | Banquet of Champions 79 | Child Care 73 | Cycling 76 | Dance 79 | Early Birds 80 | Exercise & Decathlon 80 | Handball 81 | Pickleball 82 | Racquetball 83 | Volleyball 83 | Walking & Hiking 74 | Wellness Program

Joseph Palazzo

Electronic Graphic Designer

Tony Roberts

Communications Manager

Jen Scott

Marketing Director

Call Communications at 503-517-7220.

The Winged M (USPS 483-210) is published monthly by Multnomah Athletic Club at 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205. Telephone the club at 503-223-6251. Advertising from members and nonmembers is accepted by The Winged M. The deadline for space reservation is the first of the month preceding issue date. Advertisers in The Winged M are not endorsed by Multnomah Athletic Club unless otherwise noted.

For questions concerning mailings and subscriptions, call 503-517-7276. Subscription: $1.50 per year paid through club dues. Periodicals postage is paid at Portland, Oregon. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to Multnomah Athletic Club Member Services, 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205. ©2017 Multnomah Athletic Club.

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

87 | Advertiser Index 12 | Calendar of Events 85 | MAC Marketplace 84 | Member Numbers 9 | Sport Results

ON THE COVER The 2017 Board of Trustee Officers, from left, President Robert Radler, Secretary Todd Husband, Vice President Marlis Miller and Treasurer Laura Martin, along with trustees David Brezinski, Grant Yoshihara, D’Anne O’Neill, John Helmer III, Rebecca Frinell, Sandy Moore, Cameron Hyde and Tanya McGee, have a little fun during their cover shoot. Cover photo by Craig Mitchelldyer.

Next month in The Winged M: • Sustainable MAC • Summer Camps and Classes MARCH 2017

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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

M President Robert Radler Vice President Marlis Miller Treasurer Laura Martin Secretary Todd Husband

Trustees David Brezinski John Helmer III D’Anne O’Neill Grant Yoshihara Rebecca Frinell Cameron Hyde Tanya McGee Sandy Moore Committee Chairs 20s/30s Emily Owens Athletic Kyle Goulard Balladeers John Wykoff Basketball Scott Dougherty Budget and Finance Scott Stevens Culture & Style Judith Arnell Cycling Jim Laird Dance Kathy Allcock Diversity Admissions Christo de Villiers Early Birds Susan Hale Exercise & Decathlon Bill Cordano Family Events Kayla Casebeer and Tony Cirino Golf Darin Vick Group Fitness David Horstkotte Gymnastics Lee Rumaner Handball Andy Kangas Holiday Decorating Margaret Lender House Tanya McGee Junior Events Alison Buchholz and Ava Klash Junior Programs and Facilities Eric Wilson Karate Don Dominguez MelloMacs Amy Johnson Member Events Teri Simpson Membership Sandy Moore Merrymacs Dinda Mills Outdoor Activities Program John Patridge Pilates Cheryl Hammond Polar Bears Don Morris Property William Lee Racquetball Kurt Lender Ski Brandon Hayes-Lattin Social Activities Tracy Sailors and Jennifer Strait Squash Matt Bassist Strategic Planning Vivian Solomon Studio Fitness Ann Gerson Swimming Scot Sullivan Synchro Lisa Girard Tennis Chris Graham Triathlon & Running Ryan Chiotti Volleyball Teresa Dira Easton Walking & Hiking Sue Stonecliffe Water Fitness Wendi Menashe Yoga Janet Filips and Meris Gebhardt

AC is an institution rivaled only by one or two other athletic clubs in the country. I am honored to be a part of it. Janice Marquis and David Horstkotte are the two immediate past MAC presidents with whom I had the Robert Radler opportunity to serve PRESIDENT on the board. I saw first hand how much time and emotional effort they gave to MAC. Please thank them when you see them around the club. Their dedication and work ethic are examples I hope to follow over my next year of service to the club.

MAC is fortunate to go into 2017 with officers Vice President Marlis Miller, Treasurer Laura Martin and Secretary Todd Husband.

Marlis, Laura, Todd and I joined the Board of Trustees in February 2015, a short two years ago. Even though the four of us had previously spent many years serving on MAC committees, we were awestruck our first year on the board.

We found we had much to learn in order to maximize our contributions to MAC, and we bonded into a team as we learned. During our second year on the board, we felt comfortable contributing more to discussions on the broad range of issues and concerns the board must address. We will strive to be the best officers we can for the club.

The now second year trustees are an impressive group who joined the board in February 2016. They were immediately able to meaningfully contribute. These second year trustees are D’Anne O’Neill, Grant Yoshihara, John Helmer III and David Brezinski.

As for the new class of trustees, I am only now getting to know most of them. I am confident the nominating committee selected a great group of new trustees and I am impressed with what I have observed so far. These new trustees are Rebecca Frinell, Cameron Hyde, Tanya McGee and Sandy Moore II. I cannot say enough about the outgoing officers. Past President Janice Marquis, past Vice President Linda Higgons, past Treasurer Scott Stevens and past Secretary Mike Wells all put many aspects of their lives aside in order to devote their time and skills to the good of MAC. Fortunately, all of them have offered to provide advice and help.

While the board changes every year, there is one relative constant at MAC – the dedicated and hard-working staff. They are our institutional memory and MAC cannot run

without them. They are a significant source of the information committee and board members must learn to effectively govern. The board is acutely aware MAC is a staff-run and member-governed club. MAC is fortunate to have staff and committee members so devoted to continuing the club’s tradition of excellence.

Finances Those of you who attended the Annual Meeting already know MAC is in an enviable financial position. We have no debt and $85 million in assets. Last year, we finished a $4.7 million renovation of the Women’s Locker Room, and we are almost done with a $1.2 million project to enhance the facilities available for the club’s youth. The club also continued to work on a delayed but ambitious upgrade to our website. This year will have its challenges, even though for the first time in several years we do not have any major capital projects planned. Nonetheless, you will still see construction around the club, as there are always smaller projects to address ongoing needs.

Perhaps less obvious than a remodeling project, but no less important, is the club’s expected completion, in 2017, of the website upgrade. We also are looking at financial hurdles. The board recognizes the yearly dues increases can impact the affordability of the club. However, as many of you are well aware, we will be faced with legally mandated minimum wage increases each year from now through at least July of 2022. The club further is in the difficult position of having to address the departure of two key employees, Assistant General Manager/CFO Tim Arbogast and Athletic Director Ed Stoner. Their professionalism, advice and guidance will be missed.

I am confident the club’s staff and members are up to these challenges in 2017.

Lottery Lastly, 2017 is significant due to the upcoming Lottery. Please remember to propose your friends and family for the Lottery. Completed entry forms received by Wednesday, March 15, entitle the submitting person or family an extra “chit,” which increases the chance of being drawn. For entry forms or more information, members can visit 2017MACLottery. com or contact the Membership Office or At Your Service.

I look forward to seeing you at the club.

Please do not hesitate to say hello. I warn you, however, if you want to talk to me during my workout, you will have to do so while we swim, bike, run or lift weights together. And I will try to make that workout strenuous enough that you have some difficulty talking. WM MARCH 2017

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ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER’S COLUMN

O General Manager Norman Rich nrich@themac.com Senior Executive Assistant Melania Oppat moppat@themac.com Executive Assistant Lindsay Halley lhalley@themac.com Security Manager Dennis Wright dwright@themac.com Controller Heather Bulloch hbulloch@themac.com Purchasing Manager Barry Kaufman bkaufman@themac.com Acting Athletic Director Lisa Virtue lvirtue@themac.com Acting Asst. Athletic Director Meg Doxtator mdoxtator@themac.com Aquatics Manager Jason Amos jamos@themac.com Dance Manager Laura Haney lhaney@themac.com Court Sports Manager Dan Baggett dbaggett@themac.com Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle dduvauchelle@themac.com Outdoor Manager Chad Failla cfailla@themac.com Squash Manager Ashley Read aread@themac.com Tennis Manager Paul Reber preber@themac.com Youth Programs Manager Cathy Heinke cheinke@themac.com Marketing Director Jen Scott jscott@themac.com Communications Director Michole Jensen mjensen@themac.com Communications Manager Tony Roberts troberts@themac.com Facilities Director Elsa Lemoine elemoine@themac.com Maintenance Manager Larry Shoop lshoop@themac.com Housekeeping Manager Tony Arrington tarrington@themac.com Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry cmcmurry@themac.com Executive Chef Philippe Boulot pboulot@themac.com Catering Manager Dorcas Popp dpopp@themac.com Human Resources Director Alison Beppler abeppler@themac.com Member Services Director Josie Henderson jhenderson@themac.com Guest Services Manager Christine Natonek cnatonek@themac.com Member Events Manager Abby DenUyl adenuyl@themac.com Membership Manager Dave Hanna dhanna@themac.com Member Services Asst. Manager Kevin Pollack kpollack@themac.com Mporium Manager Tonya Mitchell tmitchell@themac.com www.theMAC.com

n January 20, our country transitioned to a new president. The city of Portland also transitioned leadership to a new administration in early January. No political statements are suggested within my comments. All Norm Rich presidential transitions GENERAL MANAGER are full of pomp and circumstance. These transitions are extremely meaningful, and exhibit how democracies transition between administrations. I am a political science major, and while I do not have a passion for politics, I appreciate the history and tradition associated with transitions of power.

On Tuesday, Feb. 7, there was a transition in MAC leadership from President Janice Marquis to new club President Bob Radler.

We congratulate our new president and look forward to working with him and our new officers: Vice President Marlis Miller, Treasurer Laura Martin and Secretary Todd Husband.

Rules reminders Speaking of tradition, I feel compelled to talk about Club Rules again this month.

I talked about rules just three months ago.

Unfortunately, that message fell on deaf ears or escaped some members. Frankly, many members have not bent, but have broken rules, and that is unacceptable. Our club is built on a tradition of equality among all members. All rules are made for the benefit of all members by members. It is not OK to disregard rules when you feel you can get away with it or if you do not like the rule.

Let me be more specific on some of the rule violations we have seen: being a nuisance to fellow members, parking at the MAC and going off premises, threatening or intimidating staff, sneaking someone into the club, hit-and-run events in our garage or other parking facilities, and leaving vehicles unattended in the Turnaround. These violations are far more serious then talking on your cell phone on the Stadium Terrace or taking popcorn out of the Sports Pub; however the latter still violate the rules. I have asked our staff, the Board of Trustees and the House Committee to help us better enforce our rules and severely discipline members for significant infractions. I find myself, as your manager, asking you to follow the traditions of the club and the rules that fellow members implement to keep the club special for all.

Saying goodbye In January, we received resignations from two senior directors, CFO/Assistant General Manager Tim Arbogast and Athletic Director Ed Stoner. Both have been an integral part of our leadership team. We will miss them and thank them for their great contributions to our club over many years of service. Both leave us with lasting legacies. They leave significant voids in the executive management ranks, but we are fortunate to have a strong leadership team. We will temporarily replace them internally by reassigning job tasks among other directors and managers. We will conduct a national search for an athletic director through a national firm. We will look within our club for internal candidates and outward for external candidates and choose the best candidate available. We will ask the Athletic Committee to have a few members of their committee meet with finalists and give us feedback on their viability. We will also ask directors and athletic staff to meet with candidates and weigh in on how well they would work within our community of members and staff. Long term, we will hire the best athletic director, and promote from within to direct our finances and assist me with the assistant general manager duties and my time away from the club.

Lottery Early Bird Deadline The early bird deadline for the 2017 Lottery is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. What does the Early Bird application deadline really mean? Anyone submitting their application by March 15 will receive an extra draw in the lottery and have a better chance of being selected during the lottery on Thursday, June 8. The final entry deadline is at 6 p.m. Friday, May 19.

Prospective members under 40 receive higher odds of being selected. Look for all the details in the January 2017 Winged M, in the Member Services Office or at At Your Service. We have also attached a copy of the lottery application on page 17 of this month’s magazine.

Platinum Club Lastly, presidents and managers from 6,000 clubs around the country again voted us into the Platinum Clubs of America, where we finished a very close second to the New York Athletic Club. With competitive spirit, we are aiming for first place two years from now! Being recognized as the second-best athletic club in America is a huge honor.

The partnership between members, staff and reciprocal clubs is amazing. We are well known throughout the country, and recognized for how relevant and great we are! WM MARCH 2017

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MARCH 20

The OHSU Brain Institute’s

2017

BR AIN AWARENESS LEC TURE SERIES

The Criminal Brain Octavio Choi, M.D., Ph.D. Why do some people gravitate toward repeated criminality? Is morality a genetically inherited

The Secret Life of the Brain The workings of the brain remain mysterious.

Moral choices, the effects of physical touch, vivid dreams — we may not know how or why they happen, but they all can serve a purpose.

function of the brain?

MARCH 27

Touch: The Science of Hand, Heart and Mind David Linden, Ph.D. Learn how our body’s complex touch circuits affect social interactions, general health

All lectures take place at

and development.

The Newmark Theatre in Portland and begin at 7 p.m.

To learn more, visit www.ohsubrain .com/wingedm or call 800-273-1530.

APRIL 4

Sleep, Memory and Dreams: Putting it all Together Robert Stickgold, Ph.D. Is there a scientific reason we dream?

Explore why dreaming and sleep are key to retaining and processing new memories.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPORTS SHORTS

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id you know the Athletic Department supports over 1.2 million member interactions each year? This includes drop-in classes, Exercise and Conditioning use, sport team practices, lap and open swim, Lisa Virtue register-able classes, ACTING ATHLETIC clinics and more. That DIRECTOR is an average of nearly 3,300 per day. While most of these interactions are not directly supported by an athletic staffer, it takes many employees to keep the club’s wheels turning and to make sure we are ready if you need us.

The Athletic Department relies heavily on the support of our fellow departments, such as membership, security services and facilities, to assist in providing a great experience for your athletic and fitness needs. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our team of professionals in all areas of the club who make it possible to support the needs of athletics. I would also like to thank all of our committees and volunteer members for their contributions in turning these wheels and creating unique and wonderful opportunities for their fellow members on a daily basis. I truly appreciate MAC’s unique, supportive and energizing committee structure. Collaborating with committee members has been one of the aspects of management that I most enjoy. Thank you for your service.

You may be wondering what the athletics leadership team looks like after Ed Stoner announced his departure last month. My name is Lisa Virtue, your acting athletic director. I am privileged to serve in this role. You may know me from my service as the assistant athletic director for the past two years, or prior to that, as your aquatics manager. I look forward to meeting more of you and discussing your wants and needs for the athletic department as we evolve. Please do not hesitate to stop by the office or send me a message anytime.

Another familiar face stepping up to help in the interim is Gymnastics Manager Meg Doxtator. Meg will be helping to lead the division as acting assistant athletic director while still managing the Gymnastics program. Thank you Meg, for your help. WM

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

Climbing Bouldering National Championship Results Salt Palace, Feb. 10-12, Salt Lake City, Utah 1st, event category – Name (bold); 2nd, event category – Name (bold); 3rd, event category – Name (bold) Male 3rd, male junior – Brett Walker 14th, male B – Gabe Laurent 19th, male C – Jack Urness 26th, male junior – Ryan Patridge 35th, male C – Aiden Schenk Female 18th, female D – Ellewyn Swafford 22nd, female C – Anyi Guerrero 31st, female A – Tori Siegel 34th, female B – Elana Von der Heyden The Winged M relies upon individuals and committees to submit event results for the Club Scoreboard. To submit an item: Fill out a Club Scoreboard form providing the athlete’s name, sport, event, date and standing (first, second or third place) and submit the form to Athletic Services. Forms are available in Athletic Services.

TYPE 2 DIABETES:

REVERSE IT! PREVENT IT! Wednesday, March 1 at 6 p.m.

Presented by Dr. Miles Hassell and West Portland Physical Therapy Clinic • Learn how to prevent and reverse diabetes.

• Make food and activity choices that target the underlying problem of insulin resistance.

• Improve common heart disease risk factors, such as elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, inflammation and obesity.

• Learn why whole foods like meat, dairy and eggs are good for you.

Register at theMAC.com WE301

MARCH 2017

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FACES IN THE CLUB The MAC Swim Team had more than 50 athletes qualify for national, regional and state short course championships.

Swimmers will compete in state, regional and sectional championship meets throughout the month of March.

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

Van Mathias, MAC’s 2016 Mel Fox Amateur Athlete of the Year Award winner, became the first Beaverton swimmer to win a state title in 24 years during the OSAA 6A State Championship Meet in February. Mathias won the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. The high school junior broke the six-year-old OSAA and meet record in the 100 butterfly, winning in 48.61 seconds. “I knew what I was capable of, and it was just a matter of coming out here and doing it,” Mathias said.

Mathias is ranked No. 3 in the U.S. in the 15-year-old boys age group. His time in the 100-meter butterfly is within the U.S. Olympic Trails time cut. Mathias holds several MAC records.

MAC’s Brett Walker again shined on climbing’s biggest stage, finishing on the podium, in third place, during Bouldering National Championships at Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah in February. This is Walker’s third time reaching the podium in Bouldering Nationals, and again earns him a spot on the U.S. National Team. He will compete in Innsbruck, Austria, later this year.

Last year, he qualified for the U.S. Team in sport and speed climbing, competing at World Championships in China. Walker is a senior at Lake Oswego High School who carries a 4.0 grade point average. He is already the most decorated climber in the history of the young MAC climbing program.

At age 15, Ciara Wilson is making her mark on the national dance scene. The actor and dancer began her career appearing in commercials in Portland.

She now resides part time in Los Angeles, where she appears in TV roles with Disney, Nickelodeon, and Dreamworks productions. Ciara was recently nominated for two Young Entertainer Awards and two Young Artists Awards.

Ciara also competed this year with world-class hip hop dancers in the show Dance Off Juniors, appeared as a dancer in the new Chris Brown, Usher and Gucci Mane music video “Party” and appeared as a dancer in a Fifth Harmony music video.” When Ciara is in Portland, you may run into her late at night in Studio Two as she works on her dance moves.

New cycling member coach Evelyn West has spent most of her life on a bike – whether commuting for work or riding across the state with Cycle Oregon. “I don’t really recall a time when I haven’t ridden a bike,” she said. She knocked out her two front teeth riding a bike at age 9, it didn’t deter her from getting back in the saddle. She didn’t have a car when she got her first job, so she rode her bike back and forth from work, and she hasn’t stopped since. This is her 17th year as a bike commuter. “It is my spiritual time where I figure things out,” she says. She rides in Cycle Oregon with Ride for a Child – a group of people that helps kids battling cancer and their families. This is her fourth year riding with the group.

MARCH 2017

MAC climber Anyi Guerreiro competed in the Youth Bouldering Nationals on February 18-20 at the Hive climbing gym in Vancouver, B.C. Competing in the youth girls 11- and 12-year-old category, Guerreiro was one of three American girls invited to compete at this prestigious event. The three-day event required a qualifying spot to move forward each day.

Guerreiro made it to the final day of competition by placing 8th and 4th in the previous days of competition. She topped all four boulder problems on the final day, and was the only climber to flash boulder problem No. 3. This performance propelled her to a third-place finish and earned her a podium spot at Canadian Youth National Championship.

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MARCH 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS PICKS OF THE MONTH

20s/30s

AFTER DARK ATHLETICS Register at theM AC.com

Senior Brunch

20s/30s After Dark

Monday, March 27 9-10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Lounge

Thursday, March 9, 9 p.m.

1891 and MACtinis

Wednesday, March 1

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Chasing Butterflies

Athletics / Walk ing Kellie Halkinrud & Hiking e, 503-517-7575 khalkinrude@t hemac.com

Tuesday, March 14 7 p.m.

A Walking and Hiking presentation on the butterflies of Peru and Ecuador

Rose City Squash Tournament, all day

Family Concert with Mo Phillips, Ballroom, 10-11:30 a.m.

Synchro 12-and-under Meet, West Pool, 1-9 p.m.

Senior Happy Hour, Sports Pub, 3-6 p.m.

Matilda, Keller Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet, 1891, 5-9 p.m.

Wellness Presentation: Treating Type 2 Diabetes: Reverse It! Prevent It!, 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 2 Rose City Squash Tournament, all day Tickets on sale for Timbers vs. New England Revolution on April 2, 10 a.m.

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

Matilda, Keller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 3 Rose City Squash Tournament, all day No Car? No Problem. Getting Around PDX with Ease, 9-10:45 a.m.

Timbers vs. Minnesota United FC, Stadium Terrace, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 4 14 Junior Volleyball Tournament, West Gym

Monday, March 6

Sunday, March 12

MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Sunday Happy Hour, Sports Pub, 11 a.m.4 p.m.

Tuesday, March 7

Monday, March 13

L&L: Six Signs it’s a Scam, 9-10:30 a.m.

MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

Wednesday, March 8

AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.

MAC Professional Business Networking, 7:30-9 a.m.

Trivia Night, Cornerstone Lounge, 7-9 p.m.

Senior Happy Hour, Sports Pub, 3-6 p.m.

Thursday, March 9 20s/30s After Dark, 1891 and MACtinis, 9-10 p.m.

Friday, March 10 Spring Class Registration opens, online and through At Your Service, 7 a.m.

Tuesday, March 14 Chasing Butterflies in Peru and Ecuador, 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15 Tickets on sale for Timbers vs. Sporting Kansas City on April 15, 10 a.m.

Senior Happy Hour, Sports Pub, 3-6 p.m.

Rose City Squash Tournament, all day

2017 Lottery Family Friday, gyms, 6-8:30 p.m.

Date Night, 1891, 5-9 p.m.

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

MAC Lottery Early Bird Deadline, 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 5

Saturday, March 11

Thursday, March 16

Rose City Squash Tournament, all day Indoor Triathlon, 9 a.m.

Tiny Tots Open Gym, West Gym, 9 a.m.-noon

pFreim Family Brewers Beer Dinner, Sports Pub, 5-9 p.m.

Sunday Happy Hour, Sports Pub, 11 a.m.4 p.m.

Table Tennis Clinic, West Gym, 11 a.m.2 p.m.

Ireland for Travelers; Essential Tips & Tools, 6:30-9 p.m.

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Division Wine Dinner, 1891, 6:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT MAC PHONE NUMBERS Phone No. Department

Family Fridays, gyms, 6-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 25

Saturday, March 18

Wibit Open Swim, West Pool, 12:452:15 p.m.

503-517-7500 Aquatics Office 503-517-7235 At Your Service 503-517-7525 Athletic Services 503-517-7200 Business Office 503-517-6600 Catering 503-517-7215 Child Care 503-517-7220 Communications 503-517-7570 Court Sports Office 503-517-7522 Dance 503-517-2315 Executive Office 503-517-7535 Fitness Office 503-517-7515 Group Exercise Hotline† 503-517-7560 Gymnastics Office 503-517-2350 MAF 503-223-6251 Main Club Line 503-517-7265 Member Events 503-517-7280 Membership 503-517-7290 Mporium 503-517-7574 Outdoor Department 503-517-7548 Personal Training 503-517-7585 Squash Office 503-517-7592 Tennis Office 503-517-2335 The Salon †Phone number is a recording.

Sommelier Saturday, 1891, 5-9 p.m.

Reservations

T2 vs. Real Monarchs SLC, Stadium Terrace

503-517-6630 1891 503-517-7578 Baseball/Lacrosse Cage* 503-517-7599 Handball/Racquetball* 503-517-7264 Massage 503-517-7265 Member Event* 503-517-7584 Squash* 503-517-7590 Tennis* *Available online at theMAC.com

Children of all ages enjoy Family Fridays. A special Lottery-themed Family Friday takes place on Friday, March 10.

Friday, March 17

Friday, March 24

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

Mamma Mia!, Keller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Fun Meet, 50-meter Pool, 4-6 p.m.

Supper Club, 1891, 5-9 p.m.

Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo, Stadium Terrace, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 19 Sunday Happy Hour, Sports Pub, 11 a.m.4 p.m.

Dance Mini-Recital, Ballroom, noon

Monday, March 20 MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

Father Daughter Dinner Dance Registration opens, 10 a.m.

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

History Book Club with George Vogt, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22 Pitch Tournament, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 26 Sunday Happy Hour, Sports Pub, 11 a.m.4 p.m.

Portland Thorns vs. Chicago Red Stars, Stadium Terrace, 5:30 p.m. ­

Monday, March 27

CLUB HOURS

MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

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

Senior Brunch, Cornerstone Lounge, 9-10:30 a.m.

Spring Break Climbing Camp through March 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Spring Break Adventure Camp through March 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tickets on sale for Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC on April 22, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, March 29

Thursday, March 23

Thorns vs. U.S. U-23s National Women’s Team, Stadium Terrace, 7:30 p.m.

MAC VIP Night at Trail Blazers vs. NY Knicks with Courtside Kids, Moda Center, 7 p.m.

Senior Happy Hour, Sports Pub, 3-6 p.m.

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

Sunday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

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

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CULINARY

Catering: Book Now for Summer Events

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he club welcomes the use of its private facilities by both members and sponsored member guests.

One of the many privileges members enjoy is access to the club’s various private event rooms, professional catering staff and award-winning chefs. MAC’s catering team has the experience to coordinate any event. From lavish receptions to high-powered corporate meetings to the most elegant wedding receptions, your options at the club are beyond what you imagined. Our event coordinators are available to discuss your event plans from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call the Catering Office at 503-517-6600 to make an appointment.

We look forward to planning an amazing event with you. WM MAC’s professional catering team and award-winning chefs have the experience to coordinate any event.

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CULINARY CULINARY CALENDAR

pFriem Family Brewers Enjoy beers from Hood River’s pFriem Family Brewers during the March Beer Dinner in the Sports pub from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, March 16. pFriem has gained national recognition over the past two years for its Belgian-inspired beers.

They were recently named Brewery of the Year by Beer Connoisseur Magazine, and Frambozen as the Beer of the Year. MAC Sous Chef Deanna Bascom designs a special a la carte menu to pair with the chosen beers. Reservations are not accepted.

Receive free child care while you attend the dinner.

Child Care reservations are required, so call 503-5177215 to reserve a spot.

Kate Norris and Thomas Monroe have been passionate about wine for most of their lives.

Easter Brunch Let MAC’s culinary team do the cooking for you Sunday, April 16 during the annual Easter feast in The Ballroom. The menu includes an omlette station, prime rib, cedar-plank salmon, pancake station, seafood display, MAC’s famous cinnamon rolls, and much more. After brunch, head to Providence Park for MAC’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Read more about the hunt on page 29.

Seating times are available from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $40 for adults, $15 for children ages 5-11 and free for ages 4 and younger. (prices are inclusive).

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

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MARCH MADNESS

Division Winemaking Company Featured at Wine Dinner

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njoy wines from Portland’s Division Winemaking Company paired with a five-course meal from MAC’s culinary team in 1891 at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15.

Division, named the 2015 Winery to Watch by Winepress Northwest, crafts a wide array of varietals. The evening’s wines include sparkling rose, chardonnay, gamay noir, pinot noir and chenin blanc, paired with flat iron beef bourguignon, fondue, mussels and other dishes. The cost is $110.70 per person, inclusive. Call 503-517-7235 for reservations.

Kate Norris and Thomas Monroe founded Division Winemaking in 2010.

Inspired by the wineries of Loire, Burgundy and the Northern Rhone, the urban winery creates sustainable and unique varietals of minimalist approach to Oregon wines including pinot noir, gamay, chardonnay, rosé, chenin, riesling, cabernet franc, cot, syrah, and grenache. Division Winemaking includes the Division Winemaking Company label and the more approachable DivisionVillages label, as well as Gamine, which is inspired by the Rhone Valley and is a personal expression of co-founder Kate Norris’ love of the region.

Both Norris and Monroe have been passionate about wine for most of their lives. For Monroe, it started with an entry level sommelier course in college; for Norris, it was spending time at her family home in the Loire Valley, France. Once the pair decided to trade cubicles for winery cellars, Norris’ family home in France proved to be a perfect place for their immersion into viticulture and enology.

Division Winemaking represents a new generation of winemakers that are looking beyond the status quo to create unique styles of wine, with a purpose, a story and without traditional barriers, embarking on what Norris calls “the Oregon adventure.” From their minimal intervention approach, focusing on terroir and true varietal expression over more industrialized techniques, to their promotion of unique varietals through pioneering campaigns like #DrinkChenin, their award-winning wines serve as an example of sustainable production and the connection between the old-world experience and a new-world winemaking environment. WM

RESTAURANT HOURS March Madness in the Sports Pub Pick up a blank March Madness bracket in the Sports Pub and return it starting Monday, March 13. Brackets are due by 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. Basketball games start on Thursday, March 16. Win two tickets to a Timbers home game in Providence Park, and add your name to the March Madness trophy. Ask your server for details.

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MACtinis: MONDAY-SATURDAY 4-9 p.m.

Sports Pub: MONDAY-FRIDAY 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. SUNDAY 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Joe’s: MONDAY-FRIDAY 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

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ADMINISTRATIVE

MAF supports many youth athletics organizations, including the Mobility Impaired Golf Association.

MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC FOUNDATION

Empowering Youth – It Starts With a Spark MAF is expanding its reach in 2017, providing more opportunities for youth in the region

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lectricity cannot simply happen – it requires a proper and well-grounded connection. A strong connection facilitates electricity and provides energy. That energy and the connection powers potential. At the Multnomah Athletic Foundation, we provide connections between people and communities. You provide the energy. Together, our communities have the potential to be stronger, more resilient and healthier.

Because of the energy you provide, 2017 will be our best and biggest year ever. We will invest $100,000 in organizations that help youth play, participate and compete. We will invest another $100,000 in making student athletes’ educational dreams become reality. This community outreach is possible and powered by you.

We have the privilege in directing the MAC annual campaign proceeds of $203,000, along with funding from events like the fourth annual Spin-a-thon, memorials, contributions and new endowment funds.

In 2017, two special projects will deepen our community connection through grant funding and scholarships. First, the Youth Grant Initiative will foster and spark the energy of the next generation of philanthropists. A cohort of seventh-, eighth- and

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ninth-grade students will explore the process and experience while being hands-on grant makers. They will be empowered to award $5,000 through the Foundation’s community grant process. The opportunity to apply for the inaugural cohort opens in May. The second project increasing access and transparency in our scholarship process will take us on a significant leap forward. The Loprinzi Scholarship Program, established in 2000, will be open to all eligible students without a nomination. Our first step in 2017 is a pilot with an open, online application process with four high schools (Cleveland, Milwaukie, Sunset and West Linn). In 2018, all 28 program schools will participate in this manner. By removing barriers, we can provide a connection and reach the individuals who benefit deeply from the scholarship funding. Powering potential means making a significant impact, enabling educational pathways for the future.

We invite you to ask questions about the impact of your contribution, learn about our community outreach and join us in standing as a partner with the nonprofit organizations and schools providing access and opportunities to underserved youth. Our collective energy and willingness to make connections powers potential. Be that spark!

–MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt WM

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A Better Way to Cross Burnside Street

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AC members may have a safer way to cross Burnside Street and access Northwest Portland and Washington Park trails if efforts are successful to fund the footbridge over Burnside.

Portland Parks Foundation has undertaken plans for the construction of a footbridge that would connect the Wildwood Trail from Washington Park on the south

The current foot trail across Burnside was labeled as a ‘tragedy waiting to happen.’ to the Pittock Mansion on the north. The bridge would replace the current foot trail, which crosses three lanes of traffic on West Burnside Street. In 2000, the city of Portland identified this crossing as “a tragedy waiting to happen.” With an average of 18,000 vehicles passing daily, hikers are often forced to dodge traffic in their pursuit of nature.

The cost of the proposed footbridge over Burnside is expected to be $2.5 million for

The proposed footbridge over Burnside has tilting railings to resemble the sword ferns that line the Wildwood Trail. design, development, construction and an initial maintenance reserve.

Portland Parks Foundation has raised more than $1.75 million in corporation and foundation gifts and government funding.

The design for the bridge is by public installation artist Ed Carpenter and has tilting

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railings resembling the sword ferns that line the Wildwood Trail.

The bridge is scheduled for completion in 2018, at which time Portland Parks Foundation will gift the bridge to the city.

The most current information is available at www.portlandpf.org. WM

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Update to Make Website Better for Mobile The club is currently working to update its current website to provide responsive design, a move that makes the site function better on mobile devices. This is not a new website, but an update to improve some aspects of the site.

After the update, club leadership will review ways to further improve the website.

MASSAGE

New Rates for Massage at the Club Massage therapy is one more way MAC supports the health and wellness of its members. Therapeutic and relaxing massage services are offered by independent licensed and insured massage contractors. MAC has a team of eight massage therapists that offer a wide variety of styles and services. New massage rates are as follows.

New Rate Old Rate Minutes 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120

$25 $50 $60 $75 $95 $110 $130 $150

$25 $50 $60 $75 $95 $110 $130 $150

Members can book appointments for table or chair massages in 15-minute increments, up to 90-minutes in length. Longer appointments may be scheduled by special arrangement. Tipping is always optional, but it is traditional to tip the massage therapist.

Call 503-517-7235 to schedule an appointment.

Members can book appointments for table or chair massages.

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ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSPORTATION

contribute to the health of the environment and avoid overcrowding in the member Parking Structure.

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

Take Parking Problems Out of the Equation The popularity of the Timbers MLS team creates demand for parking at and near the clubhouse on game days. Thousands of fans descend on Providence Park, creating traffic congestion and parking headaches.

To alleviate these problems, MAC encourages members and guests to use public transportation.

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

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

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AT YOUR SERVICE

Take Advantage of Dry Cleaning Service

Using public transportation is a great way to avoid the member Parking Structure during busy times that are posted as parking alerts on the front page of the club’s website.

At Your Service gladly assists members and guests with TriMet bus and MAX schedules and route information upon request.

MAC is served by the King Hill MAX Light Rail Station at SW 18th and Salmon, as well as several bus routes. MAC was actively involved in financing the Kings Hill Light Rail Station to encourage members and guests to use alternative transportation to the club.

Taking light rail or a bus is a great way to

Want your dry cleaning available when you arrive at MAC? Use the lockers on the third floor of the parking garage for a convenient dry cleaning pick-up and drop-off option.

To start, place your dry cleaning in any available locker, and follow the instructions inside of the door to secure your items.

Register on www.pdxcleaners.com/register or contact Portland Cleaners at 503-2227480. The locker number that your clothes were left in and pickup location (MAC) will be entered during registration. A confirmation email will be sent after submission with details on next steps to take. Once registered, your information will be saved for future use.

Members receive a 30 percent discount on the first use of TidyLocker.

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Board Makes Permanent Changes to Junior Rules

Advanced fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The Junior Guest Pass Pilot and the Juniors in the Cornerstone Lounge Pilot ended in the fall and have received Board approval for permanent implementation.

Portland Monthly “Top Doctors” 2O15

Junior Guests Juniors ages 15 to 17 may now host one guest at a time who is at least 15 years old.

All current guest policies apply to juniors who are hosting guests: • Host members must stay with their guests at all times and are responsible for their guests’ safety and behavior.

• Members are responsible for ensuring their guests follow Club Rules and may be sanctioned for violations of Club Rules by their guests.

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Juniors ages 15 to 17 may now host one guest at a time who is at least 15.

• A nonmember who lives within 50 miles of the clubhouse may only be sponsored as an athletic guest once every 90 days even if a different member hosts them each time.

• There is a $14 charge for athletic guest visits.

Additionally, the Junior Guest Pass Pilot program has extra provisions: • Juniors may only host one guest at a time, either social or athletic.

• Juniors may not host a guest at the same time that they are supervising a sibling.

• Both the junior and their guest must sign a form acknowledging their understanding and agreement with applicable Club Rules.

• Both the junior and their guest must provide valid photo ID. • Both the junior and the guest will be identified by wrist-bands while visiting the Club.

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Juniors in Cornerstone Lounge while Patronizing the Sports Pub Juniors ages 14 to 17 are allowed to be in the Cornerstone Lounge without adult supervision only when patronizing the Sports Pub. Juniors must be either eating or else waiting for takeout orders from the Pub, and must remain well-behaved and respectful of members, guests and staff.

For more details about these rule changes, consult the Club Rules, available online or at the At Your Service desk. For questions about these programs contact AYS at 503517-7235 or atyourservice@themac.com. WM

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In Memoriam Beverly Beall Feb. 19, 1933-Nov. 5, 2016 Senior preferred member Beverly Beall passed away Nov. 5, 2016 with her family beside her. Beverly Jean Beall was born Feb. 19, 1933 to John and Clara Kreick in Portland.

She attended Gregory Heights Grade School and Grant High School, where she was the 1950 Rose Festival Princess. She went on to the University of Oregon where she graduated in 1954 with a degree in business and was an Alpha Phi. It was at Oregon that she met her future husband, Jerry E. Beall. They were married on Sept. 10, 1955 and made their first home at Fort Benning, Ga. She then moved to Portland while her husband served as an Infantry officer in Korea. Beverly worked part time for the David Douglas School District for 20 years. In 2009, Beverly along with her husband made a donation to the University of Oregon, which established the Beall Family Undergraduate Suite at the Lundquist School of Business. She was an avid Duck fan and along with Jerry often traveled with the team to road games.

Beverly was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother to her family. She was a devoted grandma rarely missing a game, recital or event for any of her 14 grandkids. She also enjoyed traveling with Jerry and friends all over the world. She touched many people and will be greatly missed.

Beverly is survived by her husband and five children, James E. (Cynthia), Michael J. (Pam), Mark A. (Darleen), Leanne Beall Gabriel (James), and Brent J. (Michelle); 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Melanie Reiter (Dennis) and Kathie Beall.

Beverly had a big extended family and a host of friends including the Clackamas Town Center mall walkers. Remembrances may be made to OHSU Foundation, Knight Cancer Institute Fund: 1121 SW Salmon St., Suite 100, Portland, OR. 97205. Services were provided by Zeller Chapel of the Roses.

Eileen Ruth Blaser Aug. 1, 1916-Jan. 10. 2017 Honorary life member Eileen Ruth Blaser was born in Portland on Aug. 1, 1916, and passed away at Emanuel Hospital on Jan. 10, 2017 of a weak but generous heart.

She was the daughter of Earnest and Nina Porter Blaser of Portland. Eileen attended and graduated Grant High School and was on their golf team. Upon Graduation, she attended the University of Oregon where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. After graduation she went to work for Pendleton

Woolen Mills where was employed until her retirement in 1990 as assistant to the comptroller. She loved to travel beginning with trips to Southern California with her parents and then frequently for stays at The Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu with her Mother. She travelled to Europe many times and enjoyed many cruises with The Royal Viking Line as well as travelling once on the Concorde to Europe.

She was a longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she embroidered seven pew cushions; Multnomah Athletic Club, where she was a member for 72 years, and enjoyed her 100th birthday party celebration; and was a great and avid supporter of the University of Oregon. She is survived by her niece Carole Hersh and nephew John Reese and their families. She was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial service was held at Westminster Presbyterian.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation at The Multnomah Athletic Club. The family wishes to thank Christie Duncan of My Heart & Hands as well as Renee Smith of Visiting Angels for their attention and affection to Eileen.

Janet Irene Eckelman July 4, 1938-Jan. 30, 2017 Senior family member Janet Irene Eckelman, born in London, England, died at the age 78 at her home in Happy Valley, Ore. Janet was born to Albert and Irene Jowett in the neighborhood of Highgate in London.

She was one of six children. Her brothers were Peter and Jimmy, and sisters were Dorothy, Valerie, and Elaine. Her early childhood was spent in World War II London, with many memories of the infamous London Bombings.

Her family was fortunate to have been visiting her grandmother up North when a buzz bomb flattened their Highgate home.

Her journey started after graduating Highgate school at the age of 15. She began work right away at her first job wrapping jewelry for a jewelry store. She then went on to be a secretary at Idris Bottle Co. After a few months, she was made the secretary to the company’s owner.

In September 1956, she met her husband Dean Eckelman, an Army corporal on leave from his station in Germany, at a revolving band dance hall. They had dated for 20 days when Dean asked for her hand in marriage, and she said yes! Two months later, Dean was discharged in the United States, and Janet was approved for a green card and travelled to New York (she had an aunt whom she visited for a couple weeks) and then on to Dean’s hometown of Portland, Ore. They were married in May of 1957.

Her first job in the United States was at a U.S. Bank. She became pregnant with her first son, Gary, in April 1958. Janet and Dean’s first house, picked out and purchased by Janet, was located in the Gateway neighborhood of Portland. Janet had twins in August 1960, whom were born prematurely, and passed away shortly after birth. Janet and Dean travelled to Canada often to buy English merchandise.

Janet belonged to two British women’s groups, the “Transatlantic War Brides” and “Daughters of the British Empire.”

Janet started part time work in the legal field of patent law. In 1962, Janet, Dean and Gary, age 4, took a trip to New York for a week, and from there, took the ship “Queen Elizabeth” to South Hampton, England, visiting family. Their second son, Todd was born in December,1963.

In 1964, they built a house in Happy Valley.

In 1967, Janet opened her very own tea shop in Southeast Portland, which would lead her to begin starting her own businesses. She made a round trip by train, and ship “U.S. United States” to London for a second time, with Todd and Gary.

Her next project was opening an antique shop called “Toad in the Hole” in Gresham.

She ran the store for 5 years, travelling to England, buying antique furniture, and bringing it back to be sold in her shop. In 1975, she began a typing service business she also named “Toad in Hole,” drafting documents of all types with her typewriter. She then went on to manage legal work for five different patent attorneys in Portland.

Janet did typing work in her spare time, day and night, in order to put her sons Gary and Todd through college.

During all her endeavors, she loved to travel the world, but enjoyed visiting her homeland of England most of all.

Janet passed away at home in Happy Valley, after battling lung cancer for almost a year. She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Dean; her two sons, Gary and Todd, and their wives Jan and Kris; her five grandchildren, Jenny, Max, Nick, Chad and Zac; and three great grandchildren Asher, Knox and Eden.

As well as her endearing love for her family, she a had strong passion for animals, and rescued and cared for many over her lifetime. She donated generously to many animal charities and the Humane Society every year. She loved her family endlessly, and worked tirelessly for their happiness.

Louise R. Godfrey Nov. 22, 1915-April 4, 2016 Each morning for the past four years, accompanied by her walker, she made the trek up the hall to the library room. She went to Continued on page 26 MARCH 2017

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In Memoriam Continued from page 25 check the mountain framed in the large picture window there. It was exercise but also a remembrance for the years she hiked Mt. Hood. She was a shade over 100 at the time of her death. Louise Glover Root Godfrey passed away April 4, 2016.

The daughter of Oregon pioneers, she was born Nov. 22, 1915, in Walla Walla, Washington. Her parents were George Harvey Root and Mabel Clarissa Glover. After a brief stay in Hermiston, the family moved to Portland where she lived the rest of her life.

Graduating Washington High School at age 15, she attended Reed College on a scholarship then on to Stanford University. Those who knew Louise knew her to be multifaceted and a student all of her life. Her first job was with the Portland Symphony Orchestra, but World War II found her enlisted in the WAVES as a communication specialist at the Seattle Naval Station with the rank of lieutenant. She recalled those days by describing herself as “a lady sailor.” Returning to Portland, she resumed her second job at the Multnomah Athletic Club, where she met her husband, Richard L. Godfrey, a reporter for The Oregonian. They married Oct. 28, 1948, in her parents’ living room, Bounce, the family dog, in attendance.

She and Richard were married for 50 years.

Armed with a list of to-dos after retirement from her 32 years at MAC, she volunteered with many organizations. She was an avid hiker of our mountains, and tended a unique and often-visited home garden filled with native Oregon plants. With neighbors she participated in a bi-monthly wine tasting well into her 80s. And each spring she and her dear friend, Gerry, drove “down the valley” looking for lambs, sharing many a laugh along the way. Louise is survived by her daughter, Martha Godfrey Dixon; five grandchildren; and many cousins. The family honors her request not to have a funeral. Those who wish to contribute in her memory may think of the Friends of the Columbia Gorge, The Leach Botanical Garden, Reed College or The Rae Selling Berry Seed Bank & Plant Conservation Program through Portland State University.

To quote from her retirement notes, “It is by all means time for the new.” This an apt description how she would view the future.

William A. Hilliard May 28, 1927-Jan. 16, 2017 Senior Family Member William A. Hilliard – a former editor of The Oregonian and a national pioneer who paved the way for a generation of minorities who wanted to become journalists – died on Jan. 16, 2017.

He was 89.

William, who once was denied a paper route at The Oregonian because managers said whites did not want blacks delivering their paper, retired in 1994 after a 42-year career. In 1993 he had served as president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the first African American to hold the post.

William prided himself on his talent, hard work and perseverance, traits that he believed allowed him to make his way from a newsroom clerk to a position where he ran the entire news and editorial departments.

And yet as was the case during his long career, William’s race – not any one overriding journalistic strength or accomplishment – defined the man, his legacy and journey.

He was The Oregonian’s first black reporter.

When promoted through the paper’s ranks, he received national attention because he was always the first black to hold a particular job.

He was the first black to be city editor of a major, mainstream newspaper and later the first black to be editor of such a paper.

William’s parents divorced when he was a baby, and for the first eight years of his life, he and his three sisters lived with his grandparents in Arkansas. His mother, who worked as a maid, moved west with a family and sent for her children when William was 8. By then she had remarried and the family rented a house in inner Southeast Portland.

Although other black families lived in the neighborhood, most of William’s friends were white. When he ventured out of the neighborhood, however, he heard racial slurs and taunts. Blacks were allowed to eat in only a handful of Portland restaurants, and William remembers going downtown with his family and being stopped at businesses by signs that read: “Whites Only.”

William found guidance from a neighbor.

His name was Stephen Wright. He was a black businessman who owned the Melody Hotel.

When William was 13, his mother and stepfather moved to Northeast Portland.

William didn’t want to go. Wright’s family took him in.

William attended Benson High School and worked on the school paper. After graduation, he was drafted by the U.S. Navy and served for a little more than a year. While in the service, Wright sent him small, comic book-sized copies of The Oregonian that the paper produced for servicemen.

William returned to Portland and studied journalism at Vanport College, which was organized to accommodate the returning servicemen. Two years later, he transferred to the University of Oregon, where a professor told him that he was wasting his time. William transferred to Pacific University and graduated, but could not find a job. He worked as

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William was eventually hired as a copy boy at The Oregonian. He was 25. His boss was a high school student.

He ended up as a reporter in the sports department – the only full-time sports reporter who was never sent outside of the office to cover a story. In 1965, after covering sports, religion and general reporting assignments, William was named as an assistant city editor. Six years later, he was named as city editor. In 1982, William became executive editor of the paper. He flourished, showing himself to be a strong and decisive leader with plans on how to improve all areas of the paper.

Within the paper, William pushed to change the way minority communities were covered and described. Reporters had routinely written that police were looking for a suspect described as “a 6-foot black man.”

William said the description was so generic that it was useless, and only served to perpetuate stereotypes.

William also had the newspaper quit calling sports teams by what he called “offensive” nicknames: Indians and Redskins.

In retirement, William continued to be involved with journalism. He was one of three former newspaper editors asked to conduct an investigation after USA Today found a former star foreign correspondent made up substantial portions of at least eight stories.

William is survived by his spouse, Dian Hilliard. Survivors also include his son, Abdur-Razzaque, and daughters, Linda and Sandra, from previous marriages; sisters, Juliet and Dorothy; and two granddaughters.

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FAMILY EVENTS

A Tropical Father Daughter Dinner Dance Reservations for the annual dance open at 10 a.m.

Monday, March 20 for members. Reserve early – the event sells out every year!

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ransport yourself to a tropical paradise during the annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, May 20 or Sunday, May 21.

Members may spend the evening in one of two spaces, Ainsworth/ Lownsdale or the Ballroom. A DJ plays tunes in both rooms. A buffet dinner, offered from 5-7:30 p.m., features a menu to meet both fathers’ and daughters’ palettes. Professional photographers capture the evening, with photo packages available for purchase.

Reservations open at 10 a.m. Monday, March 20. The first two weeks are open to members only. If space is available, members can make reservations for their guests beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, April 3. Tables are assigned in order of reservations received. Members can request to be seated with each other. Each table seats eight. There is a strict two-week cancellation policy for this event, which sells out every year. Tickets for members 12 and older are $55 each ($65 for guests), and tickets for children (11 and younger), are $37 each ($42 for guests). Please select adult pricing for a younger daughter if she would like to go through the adult buffet. For more information or to register, visit theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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ACTIVITIES Embrace Your Inner Beat The Family Events Committee welcomes Mo Phillips to MAC on Sunday, March 5. Mo’s unmatched energy beckons the young and young-at-heart in an interactive musical performance where kids are empowered to grab hold of their inner beat. His whimsical, eversilly lyrics combine with thoughtful messages of kindness, love and acceptance. Adults and kids alike will be tapping their toes to Mo’s tunes with an upbeat performance designed to make music fun. The cost to attend is $8 per person (parents and children). This includes a small snack for everyone. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the performance is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This event is geared for children ages 2 to 7.

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The Easter Bunny hasn’t quite decided where MAC’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be this year, but the date is set! Mark your calendars for 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, and look for the location on posters and in emails.

During this fast-paced event, children are divided into age groups. The Easter Bunny is on hand for photos. Guests are allowed as spectators, but only members may participate in the complimentary event. Bags are provided for children. Location information is pending due to the Providence Park schedule.

Please register all members attending the event. Register at theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Resa Bradeen, M.D. Senior medical director Regional Children’s Services Providence - Oregon Education and training • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - B.S., elementary education and M.Ed., special education • University of Louisville Medical School • Oregon Health Sciences University - pediatric residency

Why Providence?

I worked as a private practice pediatrician in Portland for 20 years.

I felt drawn to Providence because of the organization’s Mission and the opportunity to make a difference for future generations. There are so many children with developmental, neurological and behavioral challenges.

Providence is a leader in providing these important services, and I’m honored to be a part of it.

What is your dream for Providence?

I want Providence to be a center of excellence in Oregon for children’s health, especially for special and complex health care needs.

Providence cares for tens of thousands of children every year. I want every child and family that comes to Providence to receive the highest level of care, and to feel the unbelievable compassion that exists throughout the organization.

To learn more, visit www.providence.org/children

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy camping, traveling, boating and other outdoor activities.

I also like hosting large gatherings for all the seasonal traditions.

What are some of your best experiences at Providence?

The 2015 Festival of Trees, which benefited developmental services for children, was gratifying and inspiring. This is such a huge area of need across Oregon. There were so many pediatricians, family medicine physicians, health system leaders and community members who attended the gala and supported the cause.

Why does philanthropy matter to your work?

There is so much to do in children’s health!

We must get upstream and invest in promoting health prior to pregnancy, during pregnancy and with young children.

When children do have challenges, it’s important to invest early so they can develop to their full potential. Philanthropy helps provide long-term resources and programs that improve a child and family’s entire future.

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ACTIVITIES

Darlington Nagbe and the Timbers begin their season Friday, March 3 against Minnesota United.

MEMBER EVENTS

Watch the Timbers From the Terrace Tickets go on sale in March for three games in April. Members also can watch Thorns games at no charge.

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heer on the Portland Timbers from the comfort of the Stadium Terrace during the team’s seventh MLS season in the Rose City.

The seats provide a convenient, covered vantage with an ideal view for Providence Park events. Major League Soccer and MAC make a great combination!

MAC offers both general (open) and preferred (assigned by staff) seating for Timbers matches. For regular season matches, general seating is $27 and preferred seating is $37. Doors open 90 minutes prior to each match and general ticket holders may claim their seats on a first-come, first-served basis, while preferred ticket holders may take their seats at any time. Higher pricing applies to matches designated as premium by the MLS franchise. Ticket pricing is set in accordance with Providence Park pricing. Ticket income covers revenue sharing with the team and event staffing.

Members may purchase up to four tickets per match per membership account. Members may bring guests as long as they do not exceed a total of four tickets per game per account. Exceptions are granted for family accounts on which there are more than four members who would like to attend the match together. To request this family-only exception, members should contact At Your Service at AtYourService@themac.com.

Members must cancel tickets at least seven days prior to match day; members will be charged for tickets that are not cancelled,

picked up or used after the cancellation date. Game day ticket exchange is no longer offered.

Tickets are available for members to purchase one month prior to each regular season home match at 10 a.m. If that day falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, registration begins at 10 a.m. on the preceding Friday. For all games that sell out, there will be a wait list referenced through the cancellation deadline, after which time all tickets sales are final.

Buy tickets online at www.theMAC.com, by phone at 503-5177235, or in person from At Your Service.

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Tickets that go on sale in March include: • Sunday, April 2 – Timbers v. New England Revolution, 6 p.m.

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LISTEN AND LEARN

Scams, Travel, Love and Marriage Upcoming lecture topics include recognizing a scam, experiential travel and marriage insights

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AC holds Listen and Learn lectures each month on a variety of topics. Lectures are $5 for members and $7 for guests, unless otherwise specified. Register online at theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

Six Signs it’s a Scam 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7 This is a presentation you can’t afford to miss. Ellen M. Klem, director of consumer outreach and education from the Oregon Attorney General’s Office, discusses how to spot a scam and the latest frauds. She also teaches how to say “no,” hang up the phone and shut the door. Klem’s mission is simple – to prevent financial harm to Oregonians, especially older adults.

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From Tourist to Traveler: The Art of Experiential Travel 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 Who hasn’t marveled at pictures from Condé Nast Traveler magazine and pictured themselves lying on that beautiful beach, or strolling in the streets of San Gimignano? The real question, however, is how do you like to travel? As a tourist or as a traveler? In

this presentation by Antimo Cimino, founder of VoomaGo and an expert on Italy, participants learn about experiential travel and how the tourism industry is changing to be more responsive to consumer needs. It is now offering a vast array of options, but choosing between the millions of possibilities can be daunting. Cimino shares knowledge, guidelines and tips on how to create a memorable experiential vacation abroad, how to engage with locals, getting behind the scenes, learning the local lifestyle and more.

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Love & Marriage: Insights from a Biblical Scholar 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 Counselors, therapists and religious leaders have plenty of insight to offer in terms of what makes for good relationships and marriages.

But have you ever consulted a biblical scholar about it? Far from being straightforward and clear, the Bible has quite a range of examples of what marriage looks like, or who can enter into them, or even why people marry. Dr. Jennifer Bird, University of Portland professor, sheds new light on some key biblical passages often referenced in this conversation, as well as on a few relevant ones that are overlooked.

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Last year’s Balladeers Anniversary Concert is a hard act to follow.

But Director Dr. Scott Tuomi is working to make sure it will be just as entertaining when the 30-plus member ensemble takes the stage at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9, in The Ballroom for the group’s annual free concert for MAC members and friends.

For the first time, there will be an emphasis on musical theater.

“At this point, I can tell you that we’ll be doing pieces that are from musical theater tradition – Nothin’ Like a Dame from South Pacific, Not While I’m Around from Sweeney Todd and Lida Rose from The Music Man,” said Tuomi. Mix in some barbershop tunes and Balladeer favorites, and you have the basics for a great afternoon of music.

Then, stir in guest soloist, MAC member Eric Asakawa, “and I think we’ve got a performance that will be worthy of the effort the guys put in all year to present this afternoon of fun and great harmonies,” Tuomi said.

Asawaka is a graduate in vocal performance from Pacific University, where Tuomi is head of choral music, and “is a young professional soloist starting out on his career (and don’t forget the Balladeer-sponsored reception afterward).”

Getting to April, the Balladeers also have sung the National Anthem at a Portland State University basketball game and performed to a full house, with several other male choirs, at the Brothers, Sing On! concert, which is organized by Balladeer Spencer Snow.

Male MAC members who are interested in contributing to a fun and rewarding musical experience are welcome to drop in on a

Balladeers rehearsal at 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays in the third-floor Activities Classroom. There are no auditions required.

Call Mandy Beasley at 503-517-7272 or email mbeasley@themac.com for more information.

–John Wykoff

BOOK GROUPS

The Creation of the Modern Middle East In March, the history book club discusses A Peace to End All Peace: The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Creation of the Modern Middle East by David Fromkin. The monthly history book club is the brainchild of MAC archivist George Vogt, who leads a lively, enriching and historically significant discussion on a different book each month. Vogt is the retired executive director of the Oregon Historical Society.

The History Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Monday, with the next meeting on March 20.

For more information, please contact Vogt directly at gvogt@themac.com.

Evening Literary Group For the month of March the Evening Literary Group reads another Elizabeth Strout novel, My Name is Lucy Barton.

Complex for such a short novel, the reader meets and follows Lucy Barton over five days during a long hospital stay when she awakens to find her mother sitting at her bedside. She and her mother have been estranged for years, and what comes forth

ACTIVITIES throughout the novel is a sense of wanting, isolation and feelings of longing and love.

Described by her mother-in-law as “coming from nothing,” we learn quickly there is great depth to the recollections Lucy now shares with her own mother; it’s almost a coming of age saga for a woman who is a successful writer, mother and eventually wife.

But not quite. We all react to remembering, and that’s what is shared by mother and child; those days past of an isolated childhood spent partly living in the garage of a family member.

Embarrassment at being poor during school years, and finally Lucy’s escape to a larger world when she wins a scholarship to college. During her illness, nothing consoles her like her mother’s presence. “It was the sound of her voice I wanted most, what she said didn’t matter.” Distance and comfort woven into the reunion.

So we all embark on Lucy’s journey and invite others to share in the discussion of this powerful novel by a celebrated author at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 28. New readers are encouraged and always welcome.

–Martha Godfrey Dixon

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The Science of Succeeding with People Save the date for Thursday, May 11, when Vanessa Van Edwards, owner of Science of People, presents her new book, Captivate, The Science of Succeeding with People. Van Edwards shares a wealth of valuable shortcuts, systems and behavior hacks for taking charge of interactions at work, at home, and in any social situation.

The event is from 6:30-8 p.m. The member cost is $15 and $18 for guests, and includes dessert and coffee. Books are available for purchase. Look for more information in the April Winged M. MEV669

JUNIORS

March Madness Junior Dance The Junior Events Committee invites MAC members in sixth through eighth grades to the Junior Dance at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10. Celebrate March Madness with a chance to win tickets to a Trail Blazers game, watch some basketball on the big Continued on page 36

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ACTIVITIES Junior Dance Continued from page 35 screen, or challenge your friends to a game of pop-a-shot.

Registration is open now. Guest registration is based on availability after the twoweek, members-only registration period. All reservations must be made under the junior’s name or member number.

The Junior Dance dress code, safety, and dancing rules, as stated in the Junior Dance Agreement, are strictly enforced. Parents are encouraged to review the Junior Dance Agreement with their juniors, specifically guest privileges at dances where guests are allowed.

For more information or to register, visit theMAC.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235 MEV404

MELLOMACS

Hibernate for the Winter? Heck no!

During the winter, the MelloMacs do anything but hibernate; they are busy representing MAC in the community by bringing good cheer through song.

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The MelloMacs sing for members at the 126th Annual Meeting.

The MelloMacs are recovering from their festive – read “busy” – holiday season, and are already in full swing preparing for a melodyfilled spring.

Residents of numerous retirement communities, those who otherwise might not get that dose of music to lift their spirits and fill their hearts, reap the benefits of MelloMacs performances annually. In the past three months alone, the MelloMacs have performed at six area retirement and care homes, as well as sung their holiday hearts out at the Children’s Holiday Party and the annual Tree

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Lighting. It’s never a holiday party without the jingle bells of the MelloMacs!

Spring brings renewed energy to this special group of talented men and women. If not at Monday evening rehearsals in the Activities Classroom (Come on by!) the MelloMacs may be found performing spring concerts around town for appreciative seniors.

The Spring Sing-along, the largest and much-anticipated MelloMacs event, arrives Sunday, April 30, with a family-filled fun “At the Movies” theme that promises to be highenergy and highly interactive for all ages.

Enjoy some great fan favorites from all eras with a new prop-filled twist that promises to be a grand time for the whole family.

Look for more information in the April Winged M. Whether you love to sing or just listen, the MelloMacs are a treat all around.

–Staige Davis Hodges

NETWORKING

Learn How to Hone Your Networking Skills Share current business trends, novel ideas and insight with Portland professionals and MAC members at the bimonthly MAC Professional Business Networking meeting. Formerly known as MACNet, this

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ACTIVITIES professional networking event has undergone a “business rebranding” of its own. Every other month, enjoy lively discussion while focusing on professional connections and potential business practices that can increase your knowledge and build tangible results.

Members and their guests are invited to participate in the club’s business connection conversations, hone their networking skills, and meet other MAC professionals from 7:309 a.m. in an informal format over coffee. A moderator keeps discussion moving and the focus on the entire group.

MAC Professional Business Networking group meets the second Wednesday every other month and on Wednesday, March 8.

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

For more information, contact Dave Hanna in Member Services at 503-517-7281.

To register, visit theMAC.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Tea Dance with Jim Brown and His Orchestra Enjoy live music by Jim Brown and His Orchestra at the Senior Tea Dance from 35 p.m., Sunday, April 2. The band has been playing the Portland area for decades, specializing in well-known tunes ranging from the 1920s to the present, and blending a pleasant, not-too-loud, coordinated sound. Enjoy a variety of dance rhythms, including fox-trot, swing, waltz, Latin-American and rock-androll. Their style evokes that of the “big-band era” ballroom-dance bands. Come to dance, sit, listen or socialize.

Bob and Nancy Laughland, the club’s ballroom dance instructors are on hand to teach a few dances to those in attendance. Everyone is welcome, singles and couples. The cost is $12 for members and $15 for guests, and includes live music, tea and cookies. A no-host wine bar also is available.

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Senior Happy Hour and Brunch Mark the calendar for Senior Happy Hour in the Sports Pub from 3-6 p.m. every Wednesday. Senior Brunch is scheduled from 9-10:30 a.m. on the last Monday of each month just outside the Sports Pub. No registration required; just show up.

Athletic Updates Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, rain or shine, a lively group of mostly seniors leaves MAC at 6 a.m. and walks for an hour around the city. Some walk faster than others, Continued on page 38

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Seniors Continued from page 37 so they split into two or three groups, but all end up at Joe’s around 7 a.m. for coffee and conversation. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. in the Turnaround, a group walks into Northwest Portland for about a mile and a half with stop for coffee before heading back to the club. If either or both of these walks interest you, please join us.

Senior Connection

Not in the senior email group? Join now.

MAC will email you about any upcoming senior activities. Sign up at theMAC.com under your profile or contact At Your Service to sign-up: atyourservice@themac.com or 503-517-7235.

Have questions about senior activities or feedback you’d like to share? Contact member Nadja Lilly at ndlilly@icloud.com.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Coming Up: Cards, Singles and a Fiesta The Social Activities Committee invites members and their guests to participate in a Pitch Tournament on Wednesday, March 22.

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Pitch is an American trick-taking card game derived from the English game of All Fours (Seven Up).

Enjoy a light dinner buffet and a beverage at the no-host bar starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by four rounds of Pitch starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. After four rounds enjoy dessert, followed by three more rounds. If you are a beginner and wish to have a brief tutorial, please indicate your interest when you register, and be ready to learn by 5:45 p.m.

The cost is $40 for members and $48 for guests, which includes a light buffet and a $10 buy-in. 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 in the tournament. Partners must sign up together.

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Singles Meet Up Join MAC Singles age 40-plus for this fun, low-pressure, fast-moving, speed dating-style event at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 23, in 26 Founders. The event is facilitated by Molly Anderson, MAC’s dynamic Trivia Hostess, who is experienced in this type of event.

Participants should arrive promptly at 4 p.m., grab a drink and snacks for some brief mingling, and then Molly takes over

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ACTIVITIES

Jersey Boys brings the music of The Four Seasons to life at the Keller Auditorium this April. for some guided chats, which invite attendees to mingle with multiple new members for a designated time period. There is not a oneto-one ratio of women to men at each table, but likely three-to-two, or something similar.

The event allows members to express interest in someone in a non-intimidating manner.

The cost is $20 for member and $24 for guests, which includes one house drink and snacks. Due to high demand, guest registration

ACTIVITIES opens two weeks following member registration on Wednesday, March 15.

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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Olé, señores and señoritas! It’s time to shake your maracas, don your sombrero and spice up the night during the fiesta of the season from 7-10 p.m. Friday, May 5 in The Ballroom.

This hot, Latin-inspired party features live music from Son de Cuba, a band that blends classic and modern Latin music. They exude energy and happiness, encouraging everyone to dance. The party also features salsa instruction, tequila tasting and some fun, south-of-the-border-inspired surprises.

The member cost is $20, $24 for guests and includes traditional Mexican food options. A no-host bar with drink specials is available.

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THEATER

Musical Journeys from Jersey to Paris Spring at the Keller brings a tried and true musical sensation and a new look at an old Hollywood classic. Motor coach transportation is included for all shows and departs MAC 30 minutes before each performance.

Jersey Boys (order deadline is March 15) 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20 • $89 “Too good to be true!” raves the New York Post about Jersey Boys, the 2006 Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical about Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.

They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30!

An American in Paris (order deadline is April 5) 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 18 • $89 An American in Paris is the new hit musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed directorchoreographer and 2015 Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with Tony Award-winning orchestrations.

Register online at theMAC.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Club Scrapbook 1. The champion team of the 2016 NBA House League are, from left, Rich Wold, Cam Webb, Ben McCracken, team captain Vic Remmers, Jared Buckmaster, Peter Geist, Earl Martin and Mark Gray.

2. New inductees to the Gallery of Champions, from left, Hailey Bambusch, Jill Marie Asch and Jessica Stacy, display their awards during the Banquet of Champions.

3. Multnomah Athletic Foundation Executive Director Lisa Bendt leads participants in the annual MAF Spin-A-Thon, a test of endurance held in the Spin Studio and benefiting the foundation.

4. Carl Burnham III, Rachel Leiber, Katherine Drew and Bill Gardner spin for several hours to benefit the charitable cause.

5. The Cushman & Wakefield team, from left, Jason DeVries, Doug Deurwaarder, Keegan Clay and Tom Usher, get ready to pedal for dollars at the MAF Spin-A-Thon.

6. Deb Williams, Ron Williams and Steve Voorhees power toward their goal at the MAF Spin-A-Thon.

7. The Wizard of Oz Sing-along actors get ready to perform: Susan Kirschner as the Wicked Witch, Mandy Beasley Chase as Glinda, Scott Schaffer as the Tin Woodsman, Hope McCaffrey as Dorothy, Dan Scribner as the Scarecrow and Bill Friesen as the Cowardly Lion.

8. Brad Vasel, Oona Vasel, Gretta Gilmore and Lucy Vasel get in the spirit of the Sing-along.

9. Lindsay Guevara, Bailey Talkington, Andrea Bourgeois and Julie Bourgeois are off to see the wizard at the Sing-along.

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50-year Members Honored

Members celebrated their induction as Multnomah Athletic Club members in 1966. Below is the complete list of members who reached their 50-year tenure in 2016, including those not present for the group photo taken in January during their honorary luncheon.

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12. Russell Allen Ralph Richard Anderson Donna Baily William Baily George Balch Walter L Barrie E. Susan Belknap Jack Blumberg Douglas Bollam David Boyd Noydena Brix Ruth Brodeur Sandra Brody Elizabeth Brooke Carolyn Brune Robert Butler Virginia Calley Lois Cook Sidney Cooper Austin Crowe Joseph DeJager Allen Denison Helen Elsasser John Estey

12 William Farrens Elizabeth Feltz Eugene Feltz Suzanne Garvey Sally Gram Harry Groth Karen Groth John Haase Stuart Hall Katherine Hart Kittredge Hawkins Thomas Hedford James Helm Peter Houser

Chloe Hughes Wilson Hulley Anna R Jaques Janice Johnson Gail Joseph Rebecca Kalez Robert Kalez Peter Kendall Frances Krippaehne Edmond Labbe Milton Lankton Sylvi Larsen Walter Larsen

R James Lillis Jane MalarkeyHarmon Merilee Mason Thomas Maynard David McClung Michael McCuddy Susan Miller Paul Mills Carolyn Monje Jean Newcomb Verne Newcomb Edwin Nokua Betty Norrie

Barry O’Donnell Arthur Parker William Peek James Perkins Judith Perry John Pessia Rose Marie Reilly William Reilly Dorothy S. Reiter Philip Reiter Bambi Rice Joan Rilance Marilyn Risberg Jean Rodda

Bruce Rothman Dorothy Schumacher William Schumacher Herbert Semler Shirley Semler Mickey Sinnerud Albert Starr James Tallackson Douglas Taylor Maryann Wood (not all pictured)

125th Anniversary Annual Meeting Dinner PHOTOS BY JOSEPH PALAZZO

Members come through the buffet line with prime rib dinners following the club’s 126th Annual Meeting.

13. Ella and Nathan Ayotte; 14. James and Jeanine Cavagnaro; 15. Mitch and Lynne Cohen; 16. John Cooper and Terry Rohe; 17. Jim and Amber Fronk; 18. Judy and Mike McCuddy; 19. Wes Okamoto and Sharon Bishop; 20. Judith Perry and Bob Gebo; 21. Gary and Pam Probst; 22. Martha and Allen Dennison

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Presented by President Janice Marquis at the 126th Annual Meeting, Feb. 7, 2017 photos by Joseph Palazzo

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am going to start my address this evening with an apology.

I am sorry that every year can’t be our 125th year anniversary! How fortunate was I that I had the honor of being your president this past year.

Starting with the annual meeting on Feb. 2, and wrapping up on Dec. 31, this has been a remarkable year. We should all thank McAlpin Award recipient Mike Mathews, who was chair of the 125th Year Celebration Committee and did an exceptional job. I suspect every active member in the club was able to participate in an activity one way or another, whether it was social, athletic or volunteer.

The MACREACH effort, headed by Kirsten Leonard, grew out of an effort to challenge all MAC committees to use this special year to go outside our physical boundaries and perform a community project to support a local nonprofit.

The call was answered by more than 30 committees, who gave more than 600 hours of volunteer time to our community.

Then, MAC staff, following members’ enthusiastic efforts in the community, chose to generously do the same. Led by Abby DenUyl of Member Services, they sewed back-to-school gift bags, shopped for 45 pairs of shoes to fill bags, made treats for dogs awaiting adoption at the Oregon Humane Society, and the list goes on. And, as an added bonus, staff will continue to work on volunteer opportunities into the future.

For those of you who were fortunate enough to attend the 125 Ball in September – oh, what a night! It was a magical evening for 1,100 guests.

Men in tuxedoes and women in gowns enjoyed a wide variety of music, gourmet food stations and specialty cocktails on all levels of the beautifully decorated club. And who could forget the aerialist hanging from a trapeze as she poured

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champagne into glasses. It was a truly memorable evening enjoyed by many generations of members and guests.

We launched the year with a large exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society. This stunning exhibit, skillfully assembled by our archivist, George Vogt, opened in February and was scheduled to close in May, but was so popular that the Historical Society kept it open through July. If you didn’t get a chance see it there, it is now installed in our library.

Perhaps before I get into talking about all the things that went well this year, I should mention a couple that did not.

CLUB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE In 2010, the club transitioned to a new club management software package that promised to integrate all of our software needs and provide a robust club website. While it has hit the

Portland. The group, composed of 40 men and led by Director Scott Tuomi, put on an anniversary concert in April that was spectacular. They continue to be top-notch ambassadors of the club as they sing around the city.

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Outgoing Vice President Linda Higgons presented the McAlpin Award. mark on many promises, the website was not among them.

You probably all recall that we had to temporarily take it offline in March to make it more user-friendly. The custom solution that we attempted failed because of the enormity of what the club was trying to take on.

The club actually needs a website platform with capabilities beyond just looking up information – we handle reservations, registrations, changes to registrations, and in turn, great volumes of transactions and payments for those transactions.

We are much more like a university or college than any other club in the country. We currently have on board a very experienced consultant who is assisting us in our initiative. A written response was requested of seven vendors to address our process and provide solution options. Two were capable of handling our needs and willing to work with us. Staff, the Communications Department, and the Communications Committee have all invested many hours as we work through this lengthy process.

COMMUNICATIONS We have restructured the Communications Department to better meet our fast-growing needs and those of technology.

We understand that MAC is first and foremost a community, and members belong because we value the human interaction.

We also realize that technology increasingly plays a fundamental role in creating the community we call MAC. We are moving cautiously and deliberately with the desire to mitigate all risk and deliver a satisfactory web platform to members.

The Multnomah Athletic Foundation also had an anniversary this year, its 25th. Led by the exuberant Lisa Bendt, MAC and the Foundation have developed an even closer working relationship. A memorandum of understanding was executed between our two organizations that, among other things, will call for a joint annual meeting between the trustees of both organizations.

YOUTH GRANTS With our two organizations working together, I am pleased to announce the creation of the Youth Grant Initiative. Its focus is to create a hands-on experience for youth to become grant makers and philanthropists in our community. The foundation has money to disburse, and we are making it possible for MAC youth members to have a voice in where that money goes. This is a work in progress and I think promises to be a wonderful tool to involve MAC youth.

PAPERLESS This last year, we had a number of ad hoc committees that worked on issues such as the budget process review, the capital projects process review, community relations, and parking demand. I am pleased to announce that with the guidance of our controller, Heather Bulloch, we went paperless, completely digital, for our budgeting process this year. This, along with capable leadership by our Budget Committee Chair, Nathan Ayotte, resulted in a process that was a great success.

CATCH A RIDE I do regret that in my term as president, we were unable to achieve an elegant solution to our parking needs. We will, however, be working on a pilot program that will kick off in Continued on page 44

SOCIAL MEDIA Another issue management, staff, and the board have dealt with this year is social media. It is here to stay and has the ability to create mischief. We experienced this a few months ago with a number of youth and juniors using social media in an incorrect manner. We addressed the situation and hope that it was a learning lesson for all involved.

BALLADEERS As the club celebrated its 125th anniversary, the Balladeers celebrated their 75th year of service to MAC and to greater

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Continued from page 43 March using Uber and/or Lyft for short trips to and from the club. Many of you may have used the Lyft program tonight.

A few other facilities around the country are trying similar programs, and we shall see if this pilot will help alleviate some of our parking issues. We have been in discussions with the Timbers to weigh any possible joint parking programs that would benefit us both. The board and management will continue to explore all options as parking is so important to MAC and its members.

WOMEN’S LOCKER ROOM Our major capital project this year was the Women’s Locker Room. A $4.7 million project, it was finished on time and on budget. It was not without the temporary displacement of the locker room into a makeshift space on the sub-basement for five months.

Most members agree that it was worth the wait, as our new locker room is gorgeous. I hope a lot of you had an opportunity to view it when we conducted our open house.

As we continue to work on a few minor bugs, as with any major remodel, we women can appreciate that we now have a lovely space to enjoy.

FITZONE Our other major project this year was the Youth Programs Space Realignment, affectionately known as “Tetris.” This project started in October and aims to improve the youth member experience by optimizing space on the second floor.

The project scope incorporates the Junior Weight Room, the teen lounge area on the E&C gallery, athletic offices and conference room, additional restrooms, and the batting

Outgoing Secretary Mike Wells cage and storage. The project is expected to be completed in March at a cost of $1.29 million.

CONSTRUCTION AT THE CLUB We continue to invest in improvements to the club. Our facilities require sustained investment so that our building will last into the future. You may be pleased to hear, however, that there will be no major capital projects in 2017, but rather there will be more focused, smaller projects. We are very fortunate to have an outstanding leader, Elsa Lemoine, as our Facilities Director, and along with her staff, they will oversee the enormous task of planning and managing all of these projects. Our capital projects process has also been fine-tuned this year with the assistance of a member ad hoc committee, as I mentioned earlier.

SENIORS The senior program is going strong with an array of events and activities. This year, we also hosted our second Senior

BILL ZANDER PRESIDENT’S AWARD (Presented by President Janice Marquis at the Annual Meeting) This year’s President’s Award winner is one of the best known Early Birds for a very good reason. Bill Zander is at MAC, ready to lead runners at zero-dark-thirty every weekday morning. He has been doing this for over 35 years, well before some of the current group were born!

Not surprisingly, Zander served on the Early Bird Committee, on and off, for a total of 14 years, and was chair in 1984. He chaired the Athletic Committee in 1993 and was called upon to serve there again in 1999. In 2001, he was on the Badminton Committee, and is now back on the Athletic Committee for an unprecedented third term, sharing his vast institutional memory and financial expertise.

A firm believer in the MAC committee system, Zander chaired the Membership Committee and was on Budget & Finance, Food & Beverage, House, Long Range Planning, Member Events, Land Use, and twice on Nominating - there are too many ad hocs to mention! He ultimately served on the Board of Trustees as our VicePresident in 2008.

It is a pleasure to award this year’s President’s Award to Bill Zander. WM

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Forum. If you haven’t dropped in on a senior happy hour, you should give it go.

VETERANS In addition to hosting our annual Navy League Reception in June, we hosted our first Veteran’s Breakfast on Veteran’s Day. Over 75 veterans attended. We plan to continue this tradition in the future and will be working next year on a physical recognition of members who have sacrificed their lives for our country, and who have served or are still serving in the military.

DIRECTORS I would like to recognize and thank our directors: Tim Arbogast, assistant general manager; Ed Stoner, athletic director; Alison Beppler, human resources; Elsa Lemoine, facilities; Josie Henderson, membership; Cameron McMurry, food and beverage; Michole Jensen, communications; Heather Bulloch, controller; and of course, Norm Rich, our general manager. We especially want to thank Tim and Ed for their many contributions and years of service to the club.

LOTTERY

COMMITTEES Over 600 members of the club – yes, 600 – serve on 50 social, sport, major, or ad hoc committees. Each committee is supported by a staff liaison, often a manager or director. This system is a living example of a successful member-governed club. We are fortunate to have a top notch, long-tenured staff that guarantees we have a smooth-running facility.

PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA This year, MAC was rated No. 2 in the nation by the Platinum Clubs of America, just behind the New York Athletic Club. We also received rave reviews when we hosted the City and Athletic Club Managers group for three days this summer.

ATHLETICS We continue to host top events such as the MAC Open, which drew 1,100 participants from across the country and Japan, the PCAP Basketball Championship, national climbing championships and many more.

As a first, our Board of Trustees participated in four joint meetings with the club’s executive team. These sessions were extremely successful as we worked to align both groups in establishing 2017 goals and initiatives for the club, agreeing on priorities, and implementing a new roadmap for 2018.

What could be a better way to start 2017 than with a Lottery? This will be our 11th since the club started the practice. The resident club membership still remains at 17,000, but names are drawn to replace those members we lose through attrition. Watch for important dates on the website and in The Winged M. Entry forms are now available.

OUTGOING BOARD Our accomplishments this year would not have been possible without the entire board and the entire group of talented members, staff and management. I want to particularly thank my fellow officers, Linda, Scott, and Mike - you are just the best. I also want to thank my wonderful husband, Tony, whose support has been beyond words.

Finally, we all owe a special thanks to the entire MAC staff for the hard work that has gone into pulling off tonight’s annual meeting. Special thanks are in order to Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry, Chef Philippe Boulot, Facilities Director Elsa Lemoine, and their teams who’ve all transformed our club to inform, entertain, and feed us in such style tonight.

The club has certainly come a long way, and I, for one, can’t imagine where we will be in another 125 years. WM

MIKE MATHEWS MCALPIN AWARD (Presented by Vice President Linda Higgons at the Annual Meeting) Not only has Mike Mathews selflessly and enthusiastically served in the MAC committee system for 21 years, he has served on a dozen different committees from Member Events and Communications to Nominating. Mathews is a “great leader who cares a lot about the club and its social programs” and is described as someone who “is the consummate volunteer. If we need help with an event, he is there.”

The year 2016 represented the culmination of 125 years of MAC. The club celebrated with the anniversary theme woven artfully, historically and beautifully through major events all year. Fittingly, in keeping with our anniversary theme, Mathews utilized his many years of club committee involvement to help execute the majestic anniversary celebration. He chaired the Ad Hoc 125th Planning Committee, culminating with the 125 Ball in September. The teamwork and vision for this club-wide extravaganza made the event one that will go down in MAC history.

Mathews is recognized for his stellar contributions to making MAC an engaging community for its members. WM

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by Tony Roberts photos by Michole Jensen and Adam Wickham

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

REBECCA FRINELL Rebecca Frinell was new to the area when she joined MAC in 2001, so her husband, Mark, suggested she join a committee to meet a few people.

She got more than she bargained for.

Sixteen years later, Frinell, 48, has served on a wide variety of major, ad hoc and event committees that have dealt with some of the club’s most pressing issues. She’s served on the Communications, Holiday Decorating, Member Events, Nominating, Strategic Planning, ad hoc 5-year Member Survey, ad hoc lottery and Family Events committees, chairing the latter.

“I’ve been on a committee almost the entire time I’ve been a member,” she says, “and it has been a phenomenal way to meet people.”

Frinell was born and raised in Longview, Washington, and went to college in Seattle, first at the University of Washington, and later at Washington State University’s hospitality program, from which she graduated. She served as director of sales at a hotel, then moved into the corporate travel world, working as an analyst and account manager. During her time in Seattle, she was also involved with the Grace Arnold Guild’s Holiday Gala for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The year she was president of the guild, it raised more than $4 million at the event.

Frinell met her husband Mark in 2000, when she was living in Bellevue and he was in Lake Oswego. She moved to Oregon the next year, and they were married in November 2001, when she joined the club. Frinell’s early committee experience on Family Events coincided with her interests at the time. Her daughter, Amy, was born in 2003, and her son, Tanner, in 2005.

“My kids have grown up here. There is very much this sense of MAC being a second home. They’re comfortable here, they know their way around,” she says. “It’s also been a great experience for them in terms of learning manners. They spend time around all different ages of people.”

After taking some time off to raise Amy and Tanner, Frinell began working again in 2012. She is currently an account manager with Travel and Transport, an Omaha-based travel management company that specializes in corporate travel.

At the club, her interests continue to grow. While Frinell still makes it to the occasional social event, her busy schedule means that when she is here, she’s often here to workout.

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“Based on my experience with the 5-Year Survey, the main reason that people join MAC is still athletics, and I’m excited to really review and evaluate the entire athletic spectrum to ensure that we have the best facility and we have the best programs, the best equipment, that we can offer,” she says. “While it’s great to support those members who excel in their sports, I think it’s just as important to provide the best programs we can for everybody.”

Frinell lives in Lake Oswego with her family.

CAMERON HYDE Cameron Hyde’s recent committee assignments are what you would expect from a lifelong architect. He’s served on the Property, ad hoc Women’s Locker Room, ad hoc major capital projects, ad hoc property utilization and the ad hoc third and fourth floor remodel project committees. But his earliest club experiences were in athletics.

Hyde, 64, grew up in rural Multnomah County on Old Germantown Road, and went to high school at Lincoln. He was a state heavyweight wrestling champion and an athletic member at the club as a teen. Hyde went to the University of Oregon on a football scholarship before graduating with an architecture degree. He returned to Portland, and the club, in 1979. In his early years at MAC, he played basketball, racquet sports and lifted weights and did cardio in the E&C Room. He eventually served on the Exercise and Conditioning Committee, which he chaired.

But given Hyde’s background, it was only a matter of time before he gravitated toward facility issues. Hyde was part of the team that designed Pioneer Square in the early 1980s. After that, he co-founded Soderstrom Architects, and has spent the past 30 years designing university buildings, schools and healthcare facilities along the West Coast.

He served on the Property Committee during The Ballroom and Main Kitchen overhaul, and pushed for the expansion of the Climbing Gym that introduced the bouldering and speed walls. And when Hyde thinks about the future of the club, he thinks about a facility issue.

“I think I probably represent the average member in that I’d like to keep doing new things but keep them reasonable and affordable. I don’t have any aspirations to build a huge new building next door just for the parking. I think that’s crazy,” Hyde Continued on page 48

MICHOLE JENSEN

ADAM WICKHAM

CAMERON HYDE

MICHOLE JENSEN

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NEW TRUSTEES Continued from page 46 says. “We’re not adding members. The parking deal still needs to be resolved, but in the long run, there are not going to be any more cars than there are now. I think there’s a tendency to want to leave your mark, but I’m not so bent on that.”

Hyde is, however, excited about some of the properties the club owns that are adjacent to the Main Clubhouse.

“As an architect and problem solver, I see tremendous new and exciting potential for the properties along Southwest 21st. I am interested in exploring what those properties could be, as it might benefit members greatly. The potential is of great interest to me,” he says. “At the end of the day, making the most out of what we have seems like a logical approach. I like to get stuff done. I’m too old to waste time going in circles.”

When Hyde has spare time or is on vacation, you will find him fishing, boating, kayaking and rafting in Oregon, Alaska and Baja. “Fishing being the primary goal,” he says. Hyde currently lives in the Helvetia area and has two adult children, Owen and Callie Hyde.

TANYA MCGEE Tanya McGee joined MAC in 2005, but her history with the club goes back much further. While attending Lewis & Clark College in the 1980s, she worked as lifeguard and taught swim lessons at the club.

“I worked very part time, night and weekends,” she recalls.

“It’s funny, when I joined, there were still a few people I remember interacting with who were at the club.”

McGee was born in Gold Beach and grew up in Portland, where she attended St. Mary’s Academy before a two-year stint at Grinnell College in Iowa, and then Lewis & Clark. After school, McGee started a career in social services in Portland, initially working in employment services for youth. Her next move went a long way toward establishing her long-term career path. McGee worked for the state of Oregon on an administration and aging grant developing strategies for recruiting and training long-term care workers for elderly patients. She has continued to work with seniors, and is now Director of Elder at Home Operations for Providence Health & Services, where she oversees teams that provide in-home primary care around the region.

McGee joined the club in 2005. Her daughter, Grace Helen, was 7 at the time, so she gravitated to the Family Events Committee. She moved on to the Membership and Ethnic Diversity committees, chairing both of those groups.

“I was less comfortable with joining a sport committee when my daughter was so actively involved in sports,” says McGee, noting that Grace Helen played competitive volleyball at the club for five seasons, and currently plays at Connecticut College. “A more comfortable place, for me, was at arm’s length.”

After taking some time away from the committee system to earn a master’s degree and take on a new job, McGee returned to serve on the House Committee, which, combined with her day job, gives her a unique view of the club’s older members.

“Through House Committee, I developed an awareness of some of the things that happen to older members that don’t have

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anything to do with breaking rules, but of getting to a point of having to give up their membership,” she says. “I wonder, are we being creative enough around thinking about what using the club looks like in the last years of your life, versus those years when you have a young child, or a teenager?”

McGee is happy to see new senior programming, but also emphasizes MAC’s opportunity to “bridge” between younger and older groups in areas like wellness, creating events and activities where multiple age groups can benefit from each other.

McGee lives in North Portland with her husband, Michael.

SANDY MOORE II Some members spend a lifetime at MAC and never take part in the variety of activities and service Sandy Moore has in his first seven years.

Moore started serving on the Volleyball Committee in 2010, shortly after he entered the club via the lottery. He was playing in a co-ed league at MAC, and had a few chance meetings in the E&C Room with MAC mainstay Bud Lewis – he didn’t know who he was at the time – who encouraged him to get involved.

He moved on to the Diversity Admissions Committee, which he chaired. Moore went back to the sporting side of the club to serve on the Golf Committee before he was tapped to sit on the Membership Committee, which he also chaired. He recently served on the Multnomah Athletic Foundation Board.

And that’s just committee service. Moore’s daughter, Bella, has been on the synchro team and participated in gymnastics, and he often finds himself in the club’s restaurants for meetings or to socialize.

“For me, not growing up in the club, each one of my experiences is a new experience. They’re exciting and new for me,” he says. “I’m excited to learn about the club as a whole and the opportunity to impact different areas, whether it be athletics or processes within the club.”

Moore grew up in Parkrose, where his parents still live, graduating from Parkrose High in 1990. After a career in sales, he gravitated to real estate, founding Bellmoore Realty in 2012.

The business name came from combining his daughter’s first name, Bella, and their last name. “She’s the driver in terms of what I do every day,” he says. Moore employs nine brokers at his office in the Overlook neighborhood. With a relatively small boutique firm, Moore is able to run his business a bit differently.

“There is no suit and tie, no cubicles – we do collaborative seating. We have three jellybean shaped desks that form a pinwheel. I wanted our agents to be able to sit and collaborate and not feel any barriers,” Moore says. “We have a sofa and big screen on the wall, including beer, wine, coffee and water to offer to our clients. We don’t always want to do business at a conference table. Real estate is serious business, but being able to relax as if you’re at home puts clients at ease.”

Moore joined MAC through the 2005 membership lottery, but had to be patient. The club drew 777 applicants, with another 150 on the waitlist, where Moore landed. It took a year to make it to the active list, and another four before he had his membership card. Today’s applicants typically get in within three years.

Moore, 44, lives in Southwest Portland. WM

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

MAJOR COMMITTEES ATHLETIC It has been another dynamic year for the Athletic Committee’s 14 members, who have overseen and supported the efforts of our 21 sport committees working tirelessly to provide MAC members with social and athletic events all year. There are many sports and activities waiting to be discovered at MAC, and we hope you will branch out this year to try some of them!

This year, we were assigned two Board of Trustees charges: 1) Develop a guideline for Kyle prioritizing athletic offerings at MAC, and 2) Goulard Revise and update our policy for Sport Team Activity Fees. With the help of Ken Boyko, David Horstkotte, and several other individuals, we returned our final report to the board for both.

Under the leadership of third-year committee member and Awards Subcommittee Chair Wes Post, we compiled and selected award winners for the Joe Loprinzi, Mel Fox, and President’s awards, recognizing outstanding service, infectious inspiration, and athletic prowess in our MAC community.

Marilyn Whitaker, our other third-year committee member, chaired our 125th Anniversary Subcommittee to orchestrate the celebration of MAC athletics in 2016. She also chaired the Athletic Survey Subcommittee that developed a time-effective method for member feedback to be implemented this year.

Athletic Budget Subcommittee Chair Erin Stammer and her team revised and approved over 300 applications for a total of $360,573 in travel funding for eligible athletes representing MAC in the Northwest and around the country.

There are many sports and activities waiting to be discovered at MAC, and we hope you will branch out this year to try some of them!

Bill Zander and his subcommittee oversaw the Athletic Membership program that continues to bring in exceptional athletes and coaches who enhance our sport programs at no cost to MAC members. Bill also orchestrated this year’s Big Shot Pot at Waverley Country Club, the annual event where the Athletic Committee challenges other major committee members, board members and past club presidents to a friendly day of golf followed by a celebratory dinner.

Other committee members not yet mentioned who should be recognized for their irreplaceable service include Julia Hall, Patrick Niedermeyer, who chaired our Diversified Sports Subcommittee, Jeff Simpson, Mark van der Veer, Mark Wigginton, Todd Siegel, who chaired our Policy Subcommittee, and Marcella Renner, who joined us midyear.

Thank you to Dr. Ed Stoner for his vast knowledge and energy, to Lisa Virtue for her availability and resourcefulness, and to Sarah Burchard for her perspective and experience. A special thank you to board liaisons Marlis Miller and D’Anne O’Neill, who supported us beyond our expectations. uCommittee members: Ken Boyko, Chair Kyle Goulard, Julia Hall, David Horstkotte, Patrick Niedermeyer, Wes Post, Marcella Renner, Todd Siegel, Jeff Simpson, Erin Stammer, Mark van der Veer, Marilyn Whitaker, Mark Wigginton and Bill Zander. Trustee Liaisons: Marlis Miller and D’Anne O’Neill

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DIVERSITY ADMISSIONS The Diversity Admissions Committee, which reports directly to the Board of Trustees, experienced another successful year in 2016, pursuing its mission of increasing the racial diversity of Multnomah Athletic Club to better reflect the community in which we live. The Diversity Admissions Program, supported by the Diversity Admissions Committee, is a great avenue for qualified individuals Christo to be invited to apply for membership. de Villiers The Diversity Admissions Committee has the benefit of 13 extraordinary member volunteers, two Board of Trustee liaisons, and fabulous staff from the Membership Office. Highlights from the committee’s year include interviewing multiple interesting candidates recommended by MAC members for consideration via the Diversity Admissions Program, and having a very successful fall recruitment drive.

This year’s committee received 20 nominations from MAC members.

Of those nominations, eight were referred to the trustees by the committee for review and trustee approval to receive an invitation for membership.

Currently, the committee has eight applications still in process.

The recruitment drive saw the maximum of 110 people signing up for the open house event in October. President Janice Marquis and Membership Committee Chair Sandy Moore showcased MAC for the attendees. In 2017, we hope to have several nominations from these attendees. Under the guidance of Nancy Sergeant, the Diversity Admissions Committee held a well-supported toy drive for the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in celebration of MAC’s 125th Anniversary Celebration.

Thank you to all the members of the Diversity Admissions Committee, Board liaisons D’Anne O’Neill and Laura Martin, and staff members Josie Henderson, Dave Hanna, and Scott Novotny for their time and dedication in support of this important committee. I am grateful to have worked with such dedicated professionals, and have great confidence in the committee’s future endeavors.

The Diversity Admissions Program is instrumental in allowing MAC to succeed in diversity, and is one of the reasons MAC can continue to boast about its robust membership. If you know of anyone who may qualify for membership through the Diversity Admissions Program, please contact Membership Services. uCommittee members: Ashley Fenker, Ron Fraback, Roman Hernandez, Joshua Jensen, China Kirk, Laurel Moses, Aaron Paulson, Marcella Renner, Nancy Sergeant, Dennis Thompson, Patty Thompson and Maryam Zare. Trustee Liaisons: Laura Martin and D’Anne O’Neill.

HOUSE The House Committee’s responsibility is to recommend, monitor and enforce club rules. While the vast majority of members are rule-abiding, with over 17,000 resident members there are bound to be a few issues. In 2016 House convened several subcommittees to investigate reported instances of member misconduct. Investigations give members an opportunity to tell their side of the story and have it considered by the investigating subcommittee, the full House Committee, and ultimately the Board of Trustees.

Tanya McGee

COMMITTEE REPORTS It was a unique year; House investigated its first large-scale social networking incident. The incident, involving numerous juniors, Instagram, Twitter, and texting, brought us into uncharted territory. Given the pervasiveness of technology in our society, the investigation made us all think about how important respect and fairness are at the club going forward.

We also were busy recommending and testing new programs to help the club meet its strategic goals regarding being family friendly.

The House Committee monitored the progress of three junior-related pilots this year: the Junior Member Guest Privileges Program, the Sibling Supervision, and Juniors in the Cornerstone Lounge policies.

We affirmed the success of these pilots and recommended they all be made permanent, and the board approved them.

Lively discussion ensued as we talked about the pros and cons of allowing ripped jeans in social areas of the club. As a committee we affirmed this is a fashion trend and that prohibiting them belies our efforts to attract and retain younger members and families. As with other fashion trends involving jeans, like acid washes, this too shall pass!

Other highlights this year: • House confirmed the success of the keypads at club house entry points. Installation has all but eliminated card scanning violations.

• Monetary fines were added to several types of parking garage violations to mitigate parking-related issues.

• House recently charged a subcommittee to review minimum sanctions as they relate to juniors and sanctions for specific rule violations.

The subcommittee’s final recommendation will likely be presented to the House in February or March of 2017.

• House also clarified the maximum age (3 or younger) of opposite sex youth in the locker rooms.

It was a busy and productive year. Many thanks to the committee members: Dianne Johnston, Carol Juckeland, Bobbi Knight, Kelly Paxton, Craig Ruble, Diana Callaway, Holly Lekas, Kirsten Leonard, Lorne Dauenhauer, Chase McPherson, Fred Gast, Jr., Mary O’Connor, Rosalie Stevenson and Reidun Zander for their participation and contributions in committee meetings and subcommittees.

Thanks to our trustee liaisons Todd Husband and John Helmer III for their support of the House Committee. uCommittee members: Diana Callaway, Lorne Dauenhauer, Fred Gast, Jr., Dianne Johnston, Carol Juckeland, Bobbi Knight, Holly Lekas, Kirsten Leonard, Chair Tanya McGee, Chase McPherson, Mary O’Connor, Kelly Paxton, Craig Ruble, Rosalie Stevenson and Reidun Zander. Trustee Liaisons: Todd Husband and John Helmer III

JUNIOR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES This was the second full year of existence for the Junior Programs and Facilities Committee.

While other demographic groups have sought greater recognition within the club, it is only the youth that are prohibited by the bylaws from serving on any MAC committee (other than Junior Events). This is the case even though youth membership numbers exceed 22 percent Eric of the club’s adult member population (as of Wilson October 2016 there were 3,654 members age 7 to 17, and 16,150 members age 18 and older).

The Junior Programs and Facilities Committee was created to address this significant and unrepresented demographic.

It was a year focused on defining the committee’s role and developing a strategy for its stakeholders. Activities the JPF completed for the year include: tracked and reviewed stakeholder metrics to develop a report to implement change, and compared information to historical data to consider the success/failure of change efforts; initiated a budget review process and scheduled an educational session by the

controller early in 2017 to enhance that effort for future years; created a proposal for the addition of food options in the to-be-created Teen Lounge as advised by the Tetris ad hoc and prior ad hoc efforts; continued efforts to monitor and improve the junior guest pass policy; offered plans for a juniors section in The Winged M; actively solicited information from the ad hoc Tetris committee to represent junior stakeholder interests; served food on three occasions at New Avenues for Youth as part of their “Empower Meal” program for homeless youth as part of the 125th anniversary plan (under consideration to become an annual event as well).

Future committee plans focused on supporting programming, facilities and/or staffing needs based on information developed from the metrics process specific to the youth MAC membership. Unfortunately, the Board of Trustees decided to end the committee with the closing of the current committee year and address junior members’ needs in yet-to-be determined ways. uCommittee members: Dana Baioni, Lori Hesse, Adrienne Hill, Linda Iverson, Jim Lekas, Carling Leon, Alex Page, Marianne Ritchie and Chair Eric Wilson. Trustee Liaisons: Bob Radler and John Helmer III

MEMBER EVENTS What a fantastic year to be part of the Member Events Committee! The eight activity committees that we oversee were busy, to say the least, planning and partaking in the many celebratory events honoring the club’s rich 125-year history. Each committee put a unique spin on the landmark celebration. Holiday Events outdid themselves with sparkling MAC-colored decor, in addition to the fabulous Holidays Through the Ages theme, which truly embodied the essence of Teri our year-long celebration. Family Events offered Simpson an Olympics-themed Family Friday, with children competing in various throwback events, highlighting sports that were part of MAC’s past. Both of our choral groups celebrated anniversaries as well. The Balladeers (75th) put on a concert featuring new melodies and classic favorites, and the MelloMacs (55th) led members in ’50s and ’60s rock and roll hits.

Culture and Style executed a special 125 Years at MAC dinner prepared by Executive Chef Philippe Boulot, along with a historical photo show and talk with MAC Archivist George Vogt. To cap it all off, Social Activities and 20s/30s were an instrumental part in planning for the utterly amazing 125 Ball, otherwise known as the party of the century!

Our activity committees also participated enthusiastically in the 125th anniversary-inspired MAC Reach service program, giving back to the local community in some meaningful way. The Member Events Committee had fun together, pulling ivy and cleaning up the MAC trail in Washington Park.

Beyond the big anniversary celebrations, the committees also managed to bring many other unique and meaningful opportunities to our club membership. Culture and Style sold out three fabulous Holiday Fashion Shows; Family Events debuted a fun-filled Mother-Son Lego Dinner in addition to the ever-popular Father-Daughter Dance; Junior Events continued their fun Friday night dances and added an exciting summer trip to Mt. Hood Adventure Park; 20s/30s tasted whiskey together and continued a fun tradition of gathering with their WAC counterparts; and Social Activities added more crowd-favorite Trivia and Pitch nights, and worked with MelloMacs, Balladeers, and even the MAC dancers in presenting the most entertaining ABBA sing-along ever, Mamma Mia! Subcommittees within our group also have the honor of selecting the recipients of two historical MAC awards. The McAlpin Award, Continued on page 52

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COMMITTEE REPORTS MAJOR Continued from page 51 honoring an inspirational member who represents the highest level of leadership, dedication and volunteerism within the club, is announced each year at the February annual meeting. At the Al Tauscher Awards Banquet in April, we celebrate the excellence of our junior members.

They are talented athletes, exemplary leaders, and inspiring community members. In an exciting new development this year, the Multnomah Athletic Foundation will give each award recipient the opportunity to designate a $300 donation to a MAF community grant nonprofit partner of their choice, with additional opportunities for future involvement.

This year’s Member Events Committee was a thoughtful and dedicated group. We are grateful for the constant support and guidance received from the entire MAC Member Services team, including Mandy Beasley Chase, Staige Davis Hodges, Abby DenUyl, Nicole Greider, Sybil Guggenheim and Josie Henderson. u Committee members: Anne Cleve, Kathleen Elliott, Jenny Kim, Sandy Little, Jean Malnati, Jay Maxwell, Mary Kay Rodman, Chair Teri Simpson, Ellen Sweeney, Irma Valdez and Erika Wrenn. Trustee Liaisons: Dave Brezinski and Laura Martin

MEMBERSHIP The Membership Committee is an integral part of the club. The committee meets monthly and reviews membership applications that are submitted to the club from people interested in becoming members. All categories of membership are discussed and reviewed annually as well, to make sure they are still relevant to the club goals.

As chair of the committee, I encourage everyone on the committee to participate in the various Sandy discussions that may come up in meetings. Our Moore goal is to make sure that everyone has had a chance to discuss and voice any opinions and get all questions answered. We make sure that the committee has a full and robust discussion if a member has an exception request to a normal membership policy. This allows everyone to openly discuss any and all facts and make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees, which has final say in the matter.

Over the past year, through January 2017, the Membership Committee reviewed 358 new member applications, with additional applications reviewed in February and March.

We make sure that the committee has a full and robust discussion if a member has an exception request to a normal membership policy.

I would like to thank my entire team. They took time out their personal schedules to be part of the Membership Committee this year.

I learned something from each and every one of you over the past year. All of you used your volunteer time to make sure the club can continue to be the best and most desired club to be part of.

The Membership Committee was composed of the following amazing members, Carol Robertson, Trink Easterday, Janae Pyle, Craig Kiest, Seth Harris, Julie Branford, Jan Jackson, Lorraine Lesher-Boulton, Steve Yarosh, Joe Murphy, and Judith Perry.

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I say thank you for the great support from the Board of Trustee liaisons, Marlis Miller and Grant Yoshihara.

In addition, thank you to the staff support for our committee, Member Services Director Josie Henderson, Membership Manager Dave Hanna, and Member Services Specialist Ivy Farrell. uCommittee members: Julie Branford, Trink Easterday, Seth Harris, Jan Jackson, Craig Kiest, Lorraine Lesher-Boulton, Joe Murphy, Chair Sandy Moore, Judith Perry, Janae Pyle, Carol Robertson and Steve Yarosh. Trustee Liaisons: Marlis Miller and Grant Yoshihara

PROPERTY This past year, the Property Committee gained invaluable insight into how our club functions behind the scenes as we, in our advisory role, shepherded new construction projects from inception to completion under the fastidious management of the hard-working facilities staff at MAC. The past 12 months mark another successful year of projects and service for the committee members.

The Women’s Locker Room was completed on schedule with Diane Kelley managing the project William for the club. Third-year committee members Mark Lee Boshears and Ian Mickelson have represented the Property Committee as part of the ad hoc WLR committee since the start of the project in 2015. It was a huge undertaking for all involved, and the high quality of the finished locker room is a proud testament to the dedication of the entire team.

The Youth Programs Space Realignment Committee started work in 2015. William Lee and Donna Wax from Property joined the committee, working alongside stakeholders from Junior Programs and Facilities, Budget and Finance, and more to ensure that the club’s young members have ever better spaces and facilities to maximize their participation at the club. The project had so many complex moving pieces that it was nicknamed “Tetris.” Cole Lathrop of facilities department managed the project.

Ella Mills chaired a subcommittee that considered new guidelines for MAC when dealing with subcontractors as it relates to business inclusion and diversity. Rob Fallow and Steve Barrager also served on this subcommittee. Richard Horswell chaired the Maintenance Subcommittee and Greg Marshall acted as liaison to the Arts Subcommittee this year.

First-year member Dan Morris also provided valuable expertise.

Third-year member John Becker organized a day of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity as part of the MACReach effort to celebrate the 125th anniversary, and Kevin Noall and Jay Stammer worked on publicizing the event in The Winged M. Committee member Molly Hatfield spent her third year as sustainability liaison working closely with facilities staff to greatly reduce energy consumption throughout the club. Rob Fallow will be continuing in this role for the committee next year.

Jamie Daigle chaired the Budget Subcommittee for Property and members Steve Barrager, Ian Mickelson, Fred Buller and Jay Stammer supported him. The budget process was made simpler and more efficient by Heather Bulloch, MAC’s controller, and by Tim Arbogast, CFO. The committee benefited greatly from the wisdom and experience of Robert Radler and Dave Brezinski, our trustee liaisons. Thanks also to Christine Draper who ably supported the committee as our administrative assistant, and to Facilities Director Elsa Lemoine whose knowledge of the facilities is inexhaustible. uCommittee members: Stephen Barragar, John Becker, Mark Boshears, Fred Buller, Jamie Daigle, Rob Fallow, Molly Hatfield, Richard Horswell, Chair William Lee, Greg Marshall, Ian Mickelson, Ella Mills, Dan Morris, Kevin Noall and Jay Stammer. Trustee liaisons: Robert Radler and Dave Brezinski

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STRATEGIC PLANNING The Strategic Planning Committee was asked to predict what actions would keep MAC relevant 10 and 20 years from now.

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With data and knowledge in hand, committee members identified the nine areas of the next Strategic Plan: Membership, Facilities, Athletic and Wellness, Food and Beverage, Membership Engagement, Social Activities and Programs, Financial Management, Technology and Management Information, and Community Synergy. Some of these areas have been covered in every Strategic Plan, while others – like technology and interaction with the greater community – were added because they reflect changes in our community and the world as a whole.

As of this writing, the Strategic Plan is not quite complete, so you’ll have to wait until publication for details. But know that the Strategic Plan recognizes that MAC has been successful in an economic environment that has been challenging to private clubs elsewhere, and that the plan promotes continued financial stability. Our extensive review of facts and data confirms that MAC has always embraced change (although sometimes slowly), and has flourished as a result. MAC’s regularly oversubscribed lotteries show that membership is desirable and sought after. The 2017 Strategic Plan is designed to provide recommended strategies that, if properly executed, will ensure that MAC will continue to be successful in coming years. uCommittee members: Sydney Baer, Gwen Farnham, Skip Frank, Rob Gray, Darcy Henderson, Burke Rice, Chair Vivian Solomon and Vicki Tagliafico. Trustee Liaisons: John Helmer III, Marlis Miller, Scott Stevens and Mike Wells. WM

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

SPORT COMMITTEES BASKETBALL

DANCE

MAC Basketball enjoyed another successful year in 2016.

Junior Basketball boasted eleven teams, with nine boys teams and two girls teams competing in tournaments throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The Junior Basketball Committee looked to build upon a strong foundation with the implementation of summer camps and clinics to hone individual player skills. Former NBA head coach Herb Brown continues to elevate the level of Scott basketball at MAC with his involvement with Dougherty Junior Basketball.

Adult competitive teams competed in the PCAC regional tournament in Spokane, Washington. MAC hosted the NACAD national tournament in conjunction with the 125th anniversary of the club. MAC teams competing in the AA, Golden Masters, and Platinum Masters divisions brought home national championships.

During the off season, MAC Basketball hosted summer events including the Outdoor 3-on-3 Tournament, the Ray Martinelli HackHoop Open Golf Tournament, and the Texas Hold ’Em Poker Fundraiser.

The past year was a success for the newly formed Dance Committee, formerly combined with Group Exercise. The committee’s purpose is to provide support for the Dance Program by advocating for member needs such as classes, special events and funding. The committee ensures the quality of the program, which continues to grow and change to meet members’ needs.

Over 300 MAC members enrolled in 54 Kathy classes per week conducted by 16 instrucAllcock tors. Member Coach Mary Kogen led Music for Dancers and TaKeTiNa lessons throughout the year. Laura Haney, dance manager and head coach, administered both the recreational classes and the competitive MAC Company Dancers.

The Dance Department structure changed in the fall as Erin Zintek became an associate head coach. Maria Tucker replaced Zintek as the assistant coach.

The annual MAC Dance Recital was held in June at the Newmark Theatre with 140 performers (age 6 and older) and attendance of over 700, featuring MAC’s 125th Anniversary theme. In March, the annual Mini-Recital, an in-house opportunity for the youngest dancers (ages 3-6), had a show of their own before 300 guests.

The MAC Company and Crew dancers participated in several local and regional competitions, as well as the New York City Dance Alliance Nationals in New York. Additional Company performances included the Northwest Dance Theatre Spring Gala (by invitation), Family Friday and the MAC Street Fair. Thanks to the Company Dancers’ Parent Booster Club and President Marisol Delaney for their commitment and support of the Dance program.

u Committee members: James Bennetts, Brian Currier, Chair Scott Dougherty, Eric Heinle, Mark Hesse, Paul Noonan, Mark Plumlee and Doug Post.

CYCLING Your MAC Cycling Committee had a big task put to us in 2016: assisting with the planning and execution of the MAC 125 bike ride. For the most part, the ride was a great success, as the majority of riders experienced the beautiful, rural roads outside Hillsboro and around Pumpkin Ridge. Not that there weren’t some issues with the course.

The main concern was a lack of food available for riders and some confusion with route markings and course direction. Between the committee Jim and the event organizers, we greatly apologize Laird for the shortcomings and disappointment experienced by some riders. We have learned from our mistakes and promise any long-distance events in the future will be better planned and executed.

With the addition of three new member coaches, the Cycling Committee is excited about the upcoming season. We plan to enhance the current program, offering training and conditioning for cyclists planning to compete in races or participate in cycling events. We also are adding a new Thursday Night Ride, which will emphasize navigating Portland on a bicycle where the emphasis is on the social aspects of cycling. Food and libations are definitely a part of the mix!

In cooperation with one of our partners, Western Bikeworks, we also have an upcoming bike maintenance clinic planned. We will cover tire changing and basic bicycle maintenance, and offer an opportunity to get to know fellow cyclists in a relaxed environment. We are still working on the details, so stay tuned for specific dates and times.

Thank you for your participation in the past, and we look forward to better serving you in the future. u Committee members: Doug Brecht, Bob Graves, Chair Jim Laird, William Meyer, Jerry Powell, Mary Ross, Sally Stack, Charles Turner and Wade Younie. Cycling coaches: Ian Penner, Julia Smith and Luis Vargas New Coaches: Bryan Leslie, Mike Mattecheck and Evelyn West.

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u Committee members: Chair Kathy Allcock, Co-Chair Marisol Delaney, Kelli Christian, Cinzia Corio-Holman, Elizabeth Dayne, Ulrike Devoto, Kathy Dodds, Julie Haddon, Allison Lee, Kim Rolfs. Maryam Zare, Athletic Committee Liaison Ken Boyko, Staff Admin Liaison Jon Jackson and Dance Manager/Head Coach Laura Haney.

EARLY BIRDS The Early Birds continue to rise and shine.

Proving that we are truly Committee of the Year, we hosted events on and off campus for all comers. Fitness instructors opened “sampler” classes so we could try various workouts before sunrise. Our annual holiday traditions began with our Turkey Trot fundraiser in the library, which once again raised a record donation for the YWCA’s program to support victims of domestic violence. The check and toys, toiletries and linens Susan were presented at our gala Christmas Breakfast.

Hale A winter weather postponement didn’t deter the Birds. Our community outreach also included a generous collection of household goods for the Community Warehouse and volunteering at the Oregon Food Bank.

Throughout the year, we take our act on the road and celebrate some major occasions like Valentine’s Day at Verdun Chocolates, St. Patrick’s Day at St. Patrick’s Church, Easter Egg Hunt in the Rose Garden, Cinco de Mayo at Salmon Street Springs, Octoberfest, and Spook Walk at Lone Fir Cemetery. In the summer, we serve up the Ice Cream Social and Bocce with Chardonnay Smoothies, also at

COMMITTEE REPORTS zero dark thirty, but it’s daylight by then. Dogs are very welcome at all outdoor events!

Join us and start your day with a smile. u Committee members: Sandy Bacon, Ione Clair, Jan Collins, Erin Dineen, Beth Ernest, Chair Susan Hale, Shirley Hoehne, Holly Lekas, Cindy Moody, Kim Nordstrom, Gary Pape, Alison Rosenblum, Jan Fruitiger-Tysoe, Leslie Vanbellinghen and Susie Younie. Athletic Committee Liaison Marilyn Brown Whitaker.

EXERCISE AND DECATHLON At the beginning of 2016, the Decathlon, and Exercise and Conditioning committees were merged into one committee. The resulting membership consisted of eight from the Decathlon Committee, two from E&C and four new members.

The new committee offered six events in which the club members could participate during the Bill year. They included the Winter Blitz, Pentathlon, Cordano Bench Press Contest, Spring Decathlon, Fall Fitness and the Team Decathlon.

The Winter Blitz consists of six weeks of exercise events, and was won by Judie Simpson and David Harding. The Spring Decathlon winners and participants were feted at the annual banquet in June.

Plaques were given to the top three finishers in each age bracket.

The Bud Lewis and Doreen Morris awards were given to the male and female participants who exhibited the qualities of these two outstanding athletes. Nic Munly and Bill Cordano completed the event for the 43rd consecutive year.

I want to thank Weight Room Supervisor Nancy Petit, Athletic Committee Liaison Patrick Neidermeyer, and Athletic Coordinator Matt Walsh, for the guidance and assistance they gave us through this past year. u Committee Members: Mark Barry, Chair Bill Cordano, Angela Ekelof, Jennifer Galloway, Randy Goldsmith, Tammy Hernandez, Shirley Ingram, Karson Koblin, Brett Moshofski, Shannon O’Brien, Teri Saunders, Judie Simpson and Mollie Suits.

GOLF Wow, where did 2016 go? The year flew by with much of it filled with 125th anniversary events and programs.

The golf committee enjoyed another year of success beginning back in January and February with two indoor golf nights, where members shook off the winter blues by playing indoors at Golf in the Pearl. In March, we enjoyed an evening with Jim Whittemore at our first Golf Trivia Challenge, where prizes were awarded to Darin teams that demonstrated the greatest knowledge Vick of the game.

As we headed into spring, the popular Bogey and Brews series got into swing, with members gathering on Friday afternoons to enjoy some golf and refreshments. And summer brought the annual Scramble, our very own 125th golf-a-palooza at the revamped Colwood National Golf Club and our Club Championship held at the OGA course in Woodburn.

As fall came swirling in, members gathered at the coast for the annual Gearhart event. In October we held the 19th hole event, where we honored our Club Champions. The year wrapped up with 28 members headed to the premier golf destination — Bandon Dunes.

And it’s not over yet. … The golf committee worked with the club’s communications department to resurrect the historical golf logo used back in the early 1900s when the club owned its own course. The historical log may go back in the vault in February, so you only have a few more months to order your limited-edition merchandise proudly displaying the magnificent historical logo.

Visit themac.com and click on Golf, where you’ll see a large icon displaying the logo. Click on it and you’ll see a lot of new merchandise we’ve ordered especially for this gift-giving season. u Committee members: Chair Morgan Beltz, Stephen Brown, Josh Caldwell, Nancy Dunckel, Brett Hyland, Mark Holman, Scott Jacobs, George Johnson, Travis Johnsen, Robyn Lorain, Stephen McNeill, Matt Percin, Darin Vick, Jeff Wright and Erick Zuber.

GYMNASTICS Approximately 75 gymnasts made up MAC’s competitive boys and girls teams this year, and 10 girls are on the Xcel team. The teams continued the strong tradition of winning 26 individual state and nine regional titles. All girls qualified for Level 9 Western Regional Nationals in Missoula, Montana or Level 10 Junior Olympic Nationals (Fort Worth, Texas). Nine boys qualified for the Regional Championships in Bozeman, Montana, and four qualified for JO Nationals in Battle Creek, Lee Michigan. Four girls and one boy graduated the Rumaner program and continued competing in college.

The team hosted the Bulldog Invitational and the 33nd Annual MAC Open, which included over 1,150 participants.

This event is such a success thanks to the countless hours put in by the coaching staff and thousands of volunteer hours contributed by the gymnasts and their families.

Coaches Meg Doxtator, Rob Petit, Molly Gill and Shuichi Goto all attended the USA Gymnastics National Congress in San Jose, California.

MAC Open is such a success thanks to the countless hours put in by the coaching staff and thousands of volunteer hours contributed by the gymnasts and their families.

The Gymnastics Department took part in the Junior Rose Parade with great success (including the team’s mascot) and will likely make it an annual event.

Cassandra Jusino, Nicole Ouchida and Dina Guppy all competed in the State Games of Oregon, which was held at MAC on June 18.

They each placed first in their age division.

Five girls from the optional team, along with Meg Doxtator, Shuichi Goto and Ed Stoner participated in a trip to Japan in the fall. The trip included practice with two gyms in Japan, watching a national meet, and sightseeing and cultural education.

MAC’s recreational gymnastics program continues to be strong, at 210 participants, and attracts a number of talented gymnasts that feed the success of the competitive team as they progress with their skills.

A special thanks goes to the committee members, booster club members and member coaches who help make this program the success that it is. u Committee members: Julie Frankhouse, Co-chair Shawn Hagel, Treasurer Eric Larpenteur, Athletic Committee Liaison Patrick Niedermeyer, Scott Pozzi, Chair Lee Rumaner, Secretary Debbie Williams, David Wolfe and Stewart Worthington.

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u Committee members: Mary Baldwin, Sarah Baldwin, Scott Chauncey, Chair Don Dominguez, Laurie Farwell, Erin Murtagh, Sensei Bill Plapinger, Jim Prihoda and Maya Schell.

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MERRYMACS

HANDBALL I am humbled and amazed at the passion and dedication of the handball community at MAC. The work that goes into promoting the sport, organizing tournaments, supporting our athletes, and providing food and beverage for our various events is no small undertaking. The handball committee rose to the occasion with huge success. I was blessed to have the support of my committee.

Highlighting 2016 was MAC’s hosting of the combined USHA Masters National Tournament Andy and WPH Pro Stop in May. The club received rave Kangas reviews for its hospitality and world-class facilities.

Generous donations from numerous MAC members made the event possible, and it would not have happened without Mike Steele, Kathy Adelman and Chatten Hayes.

Once again, a number of our handball athletes made headlines by dominating our sport in the region and across the globe. Legends David Steinberg and Ed Grossenbacher both brought back national titles in their age groups.

Handball is the “perfect game,” and I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the Alten Foundation for its important role in developing handball in our community and throughout the region.

Lastly, I would like to recognize the first two-time winner of the Cebula Award (MAC’s highest and most prestigious handball honor), John VanGorder, who has a deep passion for the game and has entertained the handball community with his playing for years. Thank you, Johnny V. u Committee members: Josh Bateman, Dave Delaney, Bob Evensong, Aaron Garner, Ed Grossenbacher, Tony Heiting, Jeff Jasperson, Chair Andy Kangas, Mark Wigginton, Jay Maxwell, JD McLandrich, Troy Peterson, Mike Steele, Sean Steele, John Van Gorder, Todd Zilbert, Craig Trull, Peter Greer and Stephen Stenberg.

KARATE MAC Karate is a mental and physical discipline of defensive and counterattacking movements. When applied, Karate can give students the confidence and focus needed to meet life’s many challenges. The past year was spectacular for MAC Karate overall.

In May, 17 MAC Karate students competed in the Oregon State Qualifier held at MAC, where they garnered three gold medals, eight silver and five bronze. Among the standouts was Charlie Kingsley, 10, who qualified to go to Nationals in Don Pittsburg, PA. In his division, he competed against Dominguez 15 other young men from around the nation. We are very proud of Charlie’s accomplishment.

In March, five MAC families hosted ten students from Japan as they visited MAC and experienced our lives here in America. All of these students also attended the Yoshida Cup Tournament, held at Mt Hood Community College.

It’s bittersweet to see our young students flourish, grow up and leave us to pursue their own dreams. Ryan Peck, a brown belt, left last summer to join the Peace Corps. Two others, Amy Caldwell, green belt, and Parker Wood, black belt, left to attend their first years at college. We are proud of their accomplishments, and we wish them well.

Also in 2016, we debuted WeeMac Karate Kids, a program catering to kids, ages 4-6. Through this program we have seen a substantial increase in the size of our student roster and discovered some exciting new talent.

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Water volleyball has become coed and plays with the Polar Bears Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The fun has increased, and play has improved!

The MerryMacs annual tournament, organized

by Victoria Murphy, was held in May between two teams, Creased Lightning and Killer Whales.

While Creased Lightning won the tournament, trophies and prizes were presented to both teams in June.

Dinda Also in June, the MerryMacs hosted a group Mills from Holladay Park Plaza for several fun games of water volleyball. In the fall we visited Holladay Park for more water volleyball, and we are planning reciprocal visits in 2017.

The MerryMacs summer activity was a trip to the Allison Inn and Spa, planned by Mary Hilbers. This included lunch, a tour, and shopping. Members enjoyed beautiful weather while touring wine country.

Our annual Christmas party included lunch and a gift exchange.

Mary Alicia Scott and Mary Hilbers were responsible for this successful event.

Thanks to Karen Hook for keeping the minutes, Astrid Pieretti for handling the finances, Victoria Murphy for the tournament, Neta Sharp and Casey Milne for organizing the Holladay Park visits, Mary Hilbers for the summer activity, and Mary Alicia Scott and Mary Hilbers for a festive Christmas party. Thanks for support from Jason Amos and Sarah Burchard. A very special thanks to Kevin McNamara for being referee and scorekeeper at our tournament and for taking great pictures of our teams. u Committee members: Ann Diestra, Dorothy Hamilton, Mary Hilbers, Karen Hook, Dinda Mills, Casey Milne, Victoria Murphy, Nan Overall, Astrid Pieretti, Mary Scott, Neta Sharp and Celine Stroinski.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES PROGRAM The Outdoor Activities Program continued to grow and prosper in 2016. The program has experienced an increase in interest in skiing, scuba, and indoor and outdoor rock climbing.

The program continues its pursuit to build community with all club outdoor participants. This includes evening adult classes led by Member Coach Carl Miler. Member Javier Acevedo conJohn tinues to see strong demand for his PADI scuba Patridge certification classes. Member Coach Sam Drevo continues to teach paddling skills in the 50-meter pool and on nearby rivers.

OAP member Aaron Paulson competed for the USA at the Paracanoe World Championships in Germany.

Climbing gym usage continues to grow among kids and adults. The youth recreation classes are full with demand at an all-time high. The number of climbers on the competitive climbing team is in excess of 60 participants. The team was again crowned regional champions in sport climbing and bouldering, and continues to send multiple climbers to nationals in both disciplines. Climbers Sonja Johanson (speed climbing) and Brett Walker (bouldering) were invited to compete in the Youth World Championships in China. Member Coach Avery Cook, an integral part of the MAC Climbing Program, continued as regional

COMMITTEE REPORTS director of USA Climbing for the Northwest and is a member of the Board of Directors of USA Climbing.

Many thanks to our dedicated staff and member coaches. They include: Chad Failla (outdoor manager), Drew White (head climbing coach), Kellie Halkinrude (department assistant), Carl Miler (adult climbing), Avery Cook (youth climbing), Cec Annett (strategy), Sam Drevo (paddle sports) and Timy Fairfield (marquee member coach). u Committee members: Javier Acevedo, Cec Annett, Avery Cook, Sam Drevo, Time Fairfield, Andy Jansky, Carl Miller, Laura Mittlestadt, John Partridge, Aaron Paulson, Peter Reverman, Sue Rimkeit, Joanne Siegel, Jeff Simpson, Brian Thompson and Jeff Walter.

PILATES Pilates has continued to grow throughout the past year with the addition of new participants and staff—notably our coordinator, Dena Rasmussen. In 2016, new approaches to the discipline of Pilates were introduced that offered more exercise options to participants while staying true to the fundamentals. Teens’ Pilates, Vinyasa on the Reformer, and Pilates Skier/Snowboarding Conditioning were just a few of the new options.

This past year saw a reconfiguration of the Cheryl annual Pilates Showcase in October. The comHammond mittee collaborated with Yoga and Wellness to provide a wide variety of classes and resources to promote a more balanced lifestyle for members of all ages. The Pilates mat classes were enhanced with additional instructors during the weeklong event, and new classes such as Family Pilates/Yoga and Yoga on the Reformer were introduced. A few lucky attendees won gift certificates to the -M-porium that were jointly funded by Pilates and Yoga.

The Pilates program continues to explore options to provide more classes to our membership; this year a Sunday morning mat class and POP Pilates on Wednesdays were added to the schedule.

Thank you to the dedicated members of the Pilates committee who were generous with their time and talent. A special thank you to Ellen Kropp-Rogers for her creative bulletin boards! Aside from the scheduled meetings, the Pilates committee also came together at the All Committee Dinner in May and to volunteer at the Oregon Food Bank in support of the MAC 125th anniversary.

The Pilates committee is grateful for the professional staff and their eagerness to promote Pilates to our general membership. We would also be remiss if we did not acknowledge the consistent support of Wellness Coordinator Keri Donovan. u Committee members: Chair Cheryl Hammond, Ellen Kropp-Rogers, Steve Lagozzino, Elisa Larson, Marcy Patton, Gloria Reich, Ed Schneider and Marybeth Stiner.

POLAR BEARS The primary goal in 2016 was to recruit new players for the Wednesday Water Volleyball Games in the West Pool. Rules were changed to make the game more fun while providing lowimpact exercise.

The Polar Bears joined the Merry MACs (woman volleyball players) from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays to provide additional exercise for our players. u Committee members: Guerry Bethell, Dave Brownell, Chuck Corgan, Jim Faville, Hassan Gazarine, Harry Groth, David Harper, Milton Johnson, Rob McKillop, Chair Don Morris, Dennis Muir and James Paulson.

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RACQUETBALL The racquetball program continued to grow during 2016. It was a year of new members, new events and growing success at all levels.

Our intramurals league, the heart of the program, is still generating a consistent 130 weekly league players each season (fall, winter and spring). Jennifer Memhard has brought in online scoring for league play. David Szafranski continues to help improve player performance by having clinics on a regular basis. Georgette Blomquist won first place in Kurt Women’s Age Singles – 45+ A category.

Lender Junior and high school racquetball programs continue to grow at MAC. Junior racquetball introduces kids of all ages to the sport in a fun way.

The Lincoln High School racquetball program continues to grow with the support of MAC, with members making up a majority of the team.

MVP awards went to Senior Gavin Usher and Junior Lindsay Briglia – both were named to the US All American Racquetball Team based on their performances at the 2016 Oregon State HS Racquetball Championships and the 2016 HS Racquetball Nationals. The Lincoln HS Racquetball Team placed fifth overall at the 2016 State Championships and eighth overall at the 2016 HS Nationals. Gavin placed second in boys doubles and gold singles, while Lindsey placed third in gold singles during the state tournament.

Last year also marked another successful Tournament of Champions, featuring the top eight professional players, as well as a full regional tournament. It was a great success, with full grandstands and amazing play, and will return this May. MAC’s Dylan Reid won a qualifying match in Men’s Pro u Committee members: Sanjay Bedi, Gary Berger, Fritz Camp, Bill Crist, Howard Davis, Vincent Galindo, Chair Kurt Lender, Timm Locke, Club Pro Hank Marcus, Jen Memhard, Marcus Terry, Jay Torgerson, Dave Szafranski. Member Coaches: Anne Griffin, Charlie Pratt, David Rosenbaum. Staff Liaisons: Dan Baggett and Veronica Berri.

SKI The MAC Alpine Ski Team offers programs for all ages to improve fundamental skills and advance from beginner to elite levels in racing as well as big mountain and park skiing and snowboarding. From youth prep and race programs (starting at age 6) to high school, development, elite and adult masters racing, athletes have the opportunity to participate in yearlong camps and local, regional and national competitions.

In 2016, MAC became the first club in the Brandon Pacific Northwest, and one of only 11 of the Hayes-Lattin nation’s 350 ski racing clubs, to become Podium Club-certified under the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s (USSA) Club Development Program. The podium-level certification process involves a rigorous self-study and peer review of best principles and practices for ski and snowboard clubs. Through this program, the USSA works in close partnership with member clubs to recognize excellence and create a platform for continued success.

Last year also saw the completion of our coaching staff restructuring under Head Coach Justin Rackley, including the hire of John Rust as U-14 lead with over 20 years of USSA coaching experience. We added a free-ride snowboard team to our Free Ski programs, and we continue to serve over 100 active members.

The best skiers on any mountain grew up ski racing, so come join us! u Committee members: Jeff Albright, Brian Bogatin, April Gilster, Chair Brandon Hayes-Lattin, Audra La Fave, Noel Larson, Dieuwke MarseilleMurphy, Christine Peabody, Gabe Schiminovich.

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SQUASH The Squash Program continued to thrive in 2016. With eight courts located in the subbasement, MAC members enjoyed great exercise, competition, fun and community from one of the world’s most demanding sports.

Together with Head Squash Pro Ashley Read and Assistant Squash Pro Julian Illingworth, the Squash Committee successfully hosted many tournaments and events, including the Rose City Singles (February), the August Junior Matt Gold (August), the Wrightson Cup (October) and Bassist the Oregon State Championship (November).

International squash professionals once again showed off their prowess at the Oregon Open in February, an event successfully engineered

by Anders Giltvedt.

Highlights from MAC competitive players include: • Sean Ryan won regional tournaments in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, British Columbia and Santa Fe, New Mexico. In the Over 50 division, he took the bronze medal at the World Masters Games in Vancouver. He placed in the top 10 at the World Championships held in South Africa.

• Junior players Gordon Lam (No. 7) and Alec Spiro (No. 23) were both ranked nationally in the Boys Under 15 division.

• Ranked No. 3 and No. 4 respectively in the U.S., Habib Rahman and Gary Johnson represented MAC splendidly in the 60+ Doubles court. They won the 2016 Pacific Coast Championship and Wrightson Cup. They also placed third at the Canadian Championships.

• Nine MAC players flew to Stamford, Conneticut, to play in the Howe Cup – U.S. Women’s Team Championship.

Our social events were as fun as our tournaments. The committee threw multiple seasonal parties that brought together MAC’s squash community. We also enjoyed doubles leagues, box league play, various clinics, the Junior Grand Prix, exchanges with other clubs and Thirsty Thursday. We look forward to seeing old friends and new players in the subbasement in 2017.

Thanks to the Squash Committee for their commitment to the program throughout the year. u Committee members: Tom Abernathy, Richard Appleyard, Andy Barnett, Chair Matt Bassist, Mark Bogdanoff, Logan Greer, Will Gruner, Kara Hale, Josh Hilton, Nancy Keates, Tina Lee Lam, Rhea Nelson, Nigel Nicholson, , Mauricio Sanchez de la Paz, David Spiro, Tom Taylor, Phoebe Trubowitz and Erik Wohlgemuth. Athletic Liaison: Mark van der Veer

STUDIO FITNESS Once again, it was an exciting year for Studio Fitness (formerly a part of the Dance/Group Exercise Committee). In order to fulfill our mission to offer variety and appeal to a diverse member group, Group Exercise has continued to offer new programs and expand popular programs to new times, in particular evenings and weekends for working members. This year’s new programs include InnerGize, Full Out Dance, EnCore, Melt Strength, HIIT Bootcamp, and Straight Up Core. In addition, 30-minute classes are Ann now offered in the afternoon time slots to accomGerson modate work schedules.

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as ever. We continue to strive to address the needs of multiple ages and ability levels.

To keep up with all the classes, Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle has added several new instructors, including Alissa Mahar, Mercedes Bremer-Bieker and Jeff Cohen.

Attendance at group fitness classes is high and increasing as we add more popular classes and more flexible times. An average week brings in over 2,800 participants into group exercise classes.

Attendance at group fitness classes is high and increasing as we add more popular classes and more flexible times.

Every year, we honor one of our Group Exercise/Dance instructors with the Joan Harmony award of excellence. This year, we changed both the date and the venue in an effort to increase attendance and make the event more engaging for the staff members who attend by holding the event at an off-site venue. The 2016 event was held in February at an off-site location, and the attendance and feedback were both improved from recent years. We will continue to offer Instruction Appreciation (adding the other Group Fitness elements) at this off-site location.

Finally, a new staff member has just been added to oversee Studio Fitness and ensure that we continue to offer cutting-edge classes that meet the needs of our diverse group of members. u Committee members: Nina Ball, Amy Caplan, Charles Deaver, Joana Freedman and Chair Ann Gerson. Staff Liaison: Darrell Duvauchelle.

SWIMMING Swimming enjoyed another remarkable year of success in 2016. The juniors achieved a top 200 ranking of all clubs in the U.S., earning the Bronze-level USA Swimming Excellence Award.

Van Mathias won the Mel Fox Award and qualified for Senior Nationals, setting two Open MAC records (100 fly, 200 IM). Mathias will attend the National Select Camp in January at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Brynne O’Shea qualified for Senior Nationals, setScot ting an Oregon Open record in the 200 backstroke.

Sullivan Elise Kreutzer and Kevin Keil joined Mathias and O’Shea qualifying for Winter Junior Nationals. Alex Nikitin earned Oregon Coach of the Year honors in the seniors division, while Gary Leach earned the same in the juniors division for the second consecutive year. Leach retired after 16 years at MAC to cap off his illustrious 44-year coaching career.

The masters continued their dominance by winning a fifth consecutive title in the medium team division at the annual Associations meet.

Jill Marie Asch and Jessica Stacy each recorded individual national titles at Summer Nationals. They were joined by Hailey Bambusch and Kurt Grote who achieved national titles as members of relays, with Grote’s relay breaking a world record. Scot Sullivan contributed to the team success by breaking six Oregon state records, and Brent Washburne completed his tenure in the 50-54 age group with an unprecedented 32 MAC records. The masters team is grateful to Brad Bachulis, Alix Danielsen and Catherine Eastman for their continued dedication as coaches. u Committee members: Ken Boyko, Julie Carpenter, Joe Cooney, Brad Fennell, Ellen Ferguson, Jeff Gudman, Nancy Hinnen, Dan Jorgensen, Dick Keil, Chair Scot Sullivan, Eric Wan and Mark Winder. Staff Liaisons: Jason Amos, Amanda Haskell and Alex Nikitin.

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video system to help players analyze their form and court position and a remodel of the Court 1 lounge to provide storage and hospitality support for league play.

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SYNCHRO The MAC Synchro program continues to shine, both in strength and in numbers, for the junior and master synchro teams. The year kicked off with Jeanne Newmark being recognized with the Joe Loprinzi Inspirational award, and Andrea Percic with a nomination for the Mel Fox Amateur Athlete Award. Percic followed this up with a championship performance at West Zones, in Irving, California, with her 13-15 solo event, and finishing third in the same event at the U.S. National Lisa Championship in Mesa, Arizona.

Girard MAC Synchro junior teams had a fantastic year, with almost all routines finishing in the top three in the region. The 11-12 age group team performed in Long Island, New York, at the Junior Olympics in June, making the finals and eventually placing 11th overall. MAC Synchro masters team has had equal success, with two gold medals and four silver medals in multiple events at the U.S. Masters Championship in Oro Valley, Arizona, in October.

MAC Synchro is growing! This past September, at the annual junior tryouts, over 20 new members were added to the novice and intermediate teams, and the masters program is always looking for new teammates to add to its already strong and vivacious group. This is a fantastic program here at MAC, fostering team bonding, sportsmanship and dedication, led by the best of the best, with Head Coach and Olympian Lucie Svrcinova, and Assistant Coaches, Michele Kraus and Meryl Gasser. u Committee members: Chair Lisa Girard, Audra LaFave, Charlene Mann, Anne Miller, Heather Rau, Janis Rooker, Julie Vigeland, Julie Vondeling, Tom Wiita and Ellen Wax.

TENNIS The past year was transformative for tennis.

We said goodbye to longtime Head Pro Wayne Pickard and in August welcomed new Head Pro Paul Reber, who brings great expertise, energy and new ideas to the program. Tennis added new classes, a more comprehensive junior development program, and new formats for tournaments. The junior development program adopted a new “short court” curriculum, with short court lines added to Courts 1-4, and provided scaled-down equipment Chris more appropriate to juniors’ size and strength.

Graham Leagues continue to be extremely popular with 250-plus women participating in City League and 600-plus members competing on 68 USTA teams, filling over 1,100 roster spots. Eight MAC teams qualified for USTA sectionals! We hosted four in-house tournaments, and the popularity of these events continues to grow. Our Mixed Doubles Tournament grew from 86 to 106 attendees, and the Doubles Tournament hit 128 participants, another all-time high!

Paul introduced a round-robin format to provide more matches for players that was enthusiastically received by participants. The annual summer barbecue continued to bring people out, and the on-court drills with Paul in September were a huge hit!

The tennis program also benefited from the addition of MAC Court Sports Manager Dan Baggett to the team, who provided great support for facilities and equipment. New curtains are being prepared for installation on Courts 1-4. The tennis committee also secured funding for a

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u Committee members: Courts Manager Dan Baggett, Robin Becic, Mark Christensen, Jill Craven, Chris Graham, Karen Holce, Phil Juckeland, Bruce Landrey, Catherine Leedy, Nicolle Lochner, Linda Lovett, Brad Miller, Melanie Morris, Sally Papadimas, Head Pro Paul Reber, David Schwindt, Athletic Committee Liaison Jeff Simpson, Marilyn Soljaga.

TRIATHLON AND RUNNING Each year, members of all ages test themselves and come away amazed at what they can accomplish. MAC Triathlon and Running endeavors to help everyone, from the first-time athlete and 5k runner all the way to world-champion contenders, by bringing training, competition and the occasional after party to members looking to accomplish their goals. Around the club, you’ll find world champiRyan ons, local champions and Ironman triathletes on Chiotti the treadmills, in the pools and in your spin class.

In 2016, Anne Usher competed in XTERRA World Championships, placing third in Maui in her age group. Barclay Hope, a lifelong MAC member, made the successful jump to Ironman training. After qualifying for the Kona Ironman World Championships, she competed in three Ironman races in 12 weeks and ended the year ranked eighth in the world in her age group. Dave Preston, a multiyear qualifier for the Kona World Championships, finished an impressive 27th in his age group this season at the World Championships. Stephen Scott qualified for the National Championships after his first-place finish at the Triathlon at the Grove, and Andy Kreuger, our youngest triathlete, competed in Cozumel for Team USA and at the National Championships for Age Group Triathletes.

For the budding triathlete or runner at the club, we bring four main events throughout the year. In March, the MAC Indoor Triathlon brings members a stress-free introduction to the world of triathlon by hosting a three-sport event using the 50-meter pool, spin bikes and track to get people moving toward summer with a benchmark event. The Pittock Mansion Run returns this September. In December, MAC members braved the cold and some rain to embark on an 8- or 4-mile run to the iconic Peacock Lane and some pizza and beer afterward. Each event is open to members of all ages!

New this fall, the Triathlon Committee teamed up with MAF and Family Fridays to host a race on the MAC Indoor Track above the chaos of Friday night. Ben Cornett marshaled 10 kids at a time as they ran, crab-walked, skipped and sprinted to the finish line against their friends, siblings and parents.

Skill building is required to achieve success in any sport. In 2016, we brought in Karlyn Pipes and Megan Foley to help our triathletes and runners become better swimmers and improve their training and raceday nutrition plans.

The Tri Run committee is looking to get more people involved and participating in races. If a race is on your list for 2017, come join us for a run, ride or swim. In 2017, we are bringing monthly group running events, a new triathlon kit design and bigger events! You can find us in the pool, in a spin class, at a second Saturday ride or a morning run. We would love to see you out there and help you achieve your goal to do a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, sprint triathlon, Ironman or more. u Committee members: Linnea Alvord, Lauren Binder, Chair Ryan Chiotti, Ben Cornett, Shawn FItzgerald, Leigh Galloway, Alyson O’Brien, Don Olilla Korina Pongracz, Stephen Scott and Kelly Schmidt.

COMMITTEE REPORTS VOLLEYBALL The 2016-17 committee year saw the continued growth and success of the Junior Volleyball Program. The club sponsors nine teams competing in the Columbia Empire region (CEVA) of the USA Volleyball Association. These nine teams include three at the U12 level, three at the U14 level, two at the U16 level, and one at the U18 level. For the 2016 season ending in May, each of MAC’s top teams at the 12, 14 and 16 age levels finished in the top 20 for all CEVA teams. The 12 Teresa Dira Black team finished fifth out of 58 teams, the 14 Easton Black team finished 20th out of 137 teams, and the 16 Black team finished 10th out of 110 teams.

The 12 Black team continued in postseason play, competing at the USAV Nationals in Indianapolis. The 2017 competitive season is just getting underway and the teams are off to a strong start. Many of the teams will be traveling to out-of-state tournaments in Seattle, Reno, Las Vegas and the San Francisco Bay area. Additionally, the club will host several tournaments throughout the year. u Committee members: Chair Theresa Dira Easton, Carey Hunt, Melinda Mason and Julie Richards.

WALKING AND HIKING The Walking and Hiking Committee began the year with a challenge to members: walk 125 miles during 2016 in celebration of MAC’s 125th birthday. One hundred-twenty people participated and 19 members completed at least 125 miles.

Two $125 REI gift certificates were awarded: one to Donna Larson, the first to complete the challenge, and one to Mehdi Akhavein, whose name was drawn from the names of other 125-milers.

Also in honor of the club’s birthday, our comSue mittee sponsored ivy pulls on the MAC Trail. We Stonecliffe thank members who helped with these efforts.

Our committee acquired two new member coaches this year. Eric Wheeler leads urban architectural tours and Christine Stonecliffe is responsible for scheduling, publishing The Journey, and administering our Google group, Facebook page, and online calendar. Member Coach Debbie Bauer continued to lead adventurous hikes in the Cascades and the Columbia River Gorge, bringing her outdoor and safety expertise to full-day outings. Other hike leaders: Andrew Franklin, Peter Carew, Martin Schwartz, Wes Post, Laura Foster, Sue Stonecliffe, Pam Probst, Mehdi Akhavein, Claire Galton, and Darlene Atiyeh.

Thanks to Chad Failla and Kellie Halkinrude for their help in setting up online registration via the MAC website for all committee events, including walks and hikes, beginning January 2017.

Thanks to all committee members who organized our numerous evening programs, curated the bulletin board, wrote articles for The Winged M, and kept our program active with fresh ideas. u Committee members: Mehdi Akhavein, Steve Braun, Hal Broughton, Treasurer Peter Carew, Karen Livingstone, Laura Foster, Shirley Hoehne, Harriet Maizels, Chair Sue Stonecliffe, Ed Schneider, Secretary Dee Poujade, Martin Schwartz, Vice-chair Jim VanLente and Norma Vincent.

WATER FITNESS The newly established Water Fitness Committee joined Pilates, Studio Fitness and Yoga as one of four elements comprising the Group Fitness Committee. The committee structure provided a much-welcomed and appreciated opportunity for members to meet regularly with the outstanding aquatics staff, to forward suggestions and questions from class

members, to be informed of upcoming changes, to exchange programming and scheduling ideas, and for committee members to learn how we can best support and promote the wonderful variety of classes and exceptional instructors at MAC. To that end, the committee hosted the first MAC Water Fitness Open House, held in two sessions on January 25th, 2017. The event featured class demonstrations, informational presentations, the opportunity to talk with instructors about specific questions and issues, and displays of swimwear for purchase, as well as raffle prizes, snacks and Wendi the chance to socialize with old friends and new.

Menashe Thanks to the new committee structure, water fitness instructors are now included in the annual Instructor Appreciation Night, most recently held in February at the University Club. Water Fitness Committee members were pleased to promote the event, which honors all instructors of no-fee group fitness classes, giving us a chance to thank and to celebrate the talented professionals who help us work toward our fitness goals and regularly enrich our lives.

Special thanks to the dedicated committee members and exceptional staff who helped guide and shape this valued forum in its first year, creating a strong base for effective communication and advocacy in the future. u Committee members: Ava Chapman, Kathryn Clifford, Beverly Curtis, Bronwen Edwards-Denney, Betsy Huber, Peggy Kern, Chair Wendi Menashe and Jennis Taylor.

YOGA The yoga program hit special milestones this year in honor of the 125th anniversary and is thriving beyond measure.

With over 40 classes on the weekly schedule and monthly Friday Focus workshops, the yoga program has never been Janet Meris stronger. Students spoke, Filips Gebhardt and we listened. More beginner and advanced classes span the spectrum addressing all skill, physical and growth levels. Our student development is foremost so our talented teachers and quality props offer a sanctuary amid our daily stressors.

“Pose of the Month” creates cohesion and measurable progress across classes, students and teachers. Every quarter, we host the 108 sun salutation event, further connecting us with fellow yogis around the globe: summer solstice, fall equinox, winter solstice and spring equinox – doubling in size!

A strong component of a burgeoning wellness movement at MAC, yoga is officially trending with national and global standards in preventive well-being: mind, body, spirit. All of which address stress as the pre-eminent marker harming our health. Yoga contributed over half a dozen articles for The Winged M throughout the year, offering progressive expertise in the field.

Again this year, we donated to our charity of choice: Living Yoga.

Living Yoga helps women in shelters and prisons to find a better way back to their families. We raised additional funds with our MAC magnet in honor of 125th Anniversary. Put one on your fridge! u Committee members: Miki Chown, Gwen Farnham, Co-chair Janet Filips, Co-chair Meris Gebhardt, Barbara Meyers, James Oberholtzer, Baiju Patel, Heather Shaw and Dawn Uchiyama. WM

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EVENT COMMITTEES 20S/30S Between sold-out events and a full committee, the 20s/30s Committee experienced an exciting upswing in interest this year. The summer late-night happy hours at the rooftop bistro were easily the most popular events; all three had about 100 attendees. We hosted the WAC 20s/30s Committee in a day of wine tasting, and partnered with the Brown Bottle Society to hold our first whiskey tasting seminar. Both events sold out!

Emily This year we were proud and excited to Owens launch a new type of event: a quarterly Young Professionals Networking Meeting. This happyhour event invited people in their 20s and 30s to meet, mingle and hear advice from a member with considerable career accomplishments.

We also won the Oregon Food Bank collection competition at the 2016 All Committee Dinner!

It’s been a year full of fun and momentum, but none of it would be possible without our fearless favorite, Nicole Greider. She has stood by us from the beginning, and we are so lucky to have her.

Interested in learning more about our committee and upcoming events? Join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ MAC20s30s/ u Committee members: Elizabeth Mitsky (chair), Emily Owens (secretary), Kira Boyko, Thomas Carrier, Joshua Jensen, Chase McPherson, Christopher Merz, Jackson Meyer, Louie Paul, Spencer Raymond, Allana Strader, John Thomas, Greg Wells. Member Events Liaison: Anne Cleve.

BALLADEERS This past year marked the 75th anniversary for the Balladeers, believed to be the oldest nonuniversity-based men’s chorus west of the Mississippi, and what a year it was!

The special 75th-anniversary performance in The Ballroom in April drew the largest crowd ever for an anniversary show and featured 30-plus Balladeers, Celtic instrumentalists and an operatic tenor. The closing rendition of Battle Hymn of the Republic drew a standing ovation to end John the hourlong show.

Wykoff The Balladeers performed at another large outside event, the multi-choir “Brothers, Sing On!” Concert which played to a full house at the University of Portland.

The Balladeers-organized event featured several youth choirs and was an outstanding musical success. Other memorable performances included the annual St. Mary’s Home for Boys and Korean War Memorial shows and an appearance with the MelloMacs celebrating at the club’s Veterans Day brunch.

Over the past few years, the Balladeers have improved vocally as Scott Tuomi, director of choral music at Pacific University, has built on the work of his predecessors. He has helped the group sharpen their harmonies and improve in other areas.

Four new singers were added to the ensemble last year. Even with this growth, more are welcome to join, and any male MAC member who would like to give it a try can come to any 7:15 p.m. rehearsal on Thursdays in the third floor Activities Classroom.

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u Committee members: Jim Bruce, Bill Friesen, Jon Lee, Member Events Liaison Jay Maxwell, Art Pascuzzi, Karl Wetzel and Chair John Wykoff.

CULTURE AND STYLE This year was an exciting and informative one for the Culture and Style Committee. We had a broad range of interesting speakers, and the highlight of the year was the Holiday Fashion Show.

In March, two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient Tom Hallman gave a presentation and spoke about his latest book, Dispatches from 1320.

In July, we celebrated the club’s 125th anniversary with a presentation from archivist George Vogt.

Judith In August, we offered an underground walkArnell ing tour in Old Town Portland, which sold out, necessitating a second tour.

In September, we had a popular luncheon on A Woman’s Guide to Great Travel, presented by Marcia Miller.

In October, Chicago-based estate jewelry expert John Buechner gave a presentation on determining the value and importance of colored gemstones.

In November, we offered a floral presentation teaching new techniques for holiday decorations using natural greens that can be found locally.

The December Holiday Fashion Show, featuring local boutiques, sold out within hours, and was one of the most popular productions MAC has had.

In January, we had MAC Olympian and author Carolyn Wood give a presentation on her life and book.

In February, we will be featuring local chocolatiers with “For the Love of Chocolate.”

Jenny Kim was our Member Events liaison and Sybil Guggenheim and Stage Davis Hodges were our staff liaisons. u Committee members: Chair Judith Arnell, June Blout, Elena Buller, Paula Carney, Marjorie Carson, Analia Earhart, Ann Gerson, Coleen Nelson-Jamison, Becky Jones, Jill Kashiwagi, Leslie Nevius, Debbie Olds-Lewis, Davia Rubenstein and Sara Weinstein.

FAMILY EVENTS The past year was exciting year for the Family Events Committee.

Our biggest event of the year, the Father Daughter Dance, boasted a record number of fathers and daughters who enjoyed Tony Kayla dinner and dancing in the Cirino Casebeer Alice in Wonderland setting.

Family Art was added to our annual events as a summer activity and was held on the patio, allowing families to paint Mount Hood al fresco. Star Wars was the theme for the 2016 Mother Son event that featured crafts, Jedi training, and a special guest appearance by Unipiper Darth Vader.

COMMITTEE REPORTS The Children’s Halloween Party was again held jointly with Family Fridays after receiving positive feedback in 2015. There was plenty of entertainment for members of all ages with crafts, laser tag, a science show, bounce houses, and a costume fashion show. The Family Concert, featuring a local band or singer, continues to sell out every year. We hope to add a second concert this year.

After receiving members’ requests for a Mother Daughter event, Holiday Mother Daughter Tea was held in December in the Men’s Bar. It was a lovely holiday setting with a proper tea service, and will surely become another MAC tradition. We finished the year off with a Family New Year’s Eve party in old Hollywood style.

All of these events couldn’t have been possible without the dedicated member events staff. A big thank you goes out to everyone who volunteered at family events. u Committee members: Sean Baioni, Tracy Borlaug, Co-chair Kayla Casebeer, Ryan Chiotti, Co-chair Tony Cirino, Kathleen Everett, Sonia Kaady-Hugie, Bethany Kelly, Hilary Oda, Linda Pope, Butch Williams and Meredith Williamson.

HOLIDAY DECORATING The Holiday Decorating Committee brought 2016 and MAC’s 125th anniversary celebration to a close in the most MAC way possible by celebrating the various decorating traditions that generations of members have grown up with. Our “125 years of Holiday Magic” theme touched the hearts of MAC members young and old, evoking memories of holidays past and creating new memories for all. In addition to celebrating the 125th, we set records by having the most Margaret volunteers help decorate – a whopping 79 came Lender out on the first day! It was an amazing turnout; a huge thank you to all who helped!

The production’s success was made possible by the dedication, creativity and hard work of the women on the committee. These stars – Rose West, Ione Claire, Becky Jones, Bridget Connolly, Joann Jeub,

Our “125 years of Holiday Magic” theme touched the hearts of MAC members young and old, evoking memories of holidays past and creating new memories for all.

Natalie Pitkin-Maizels, Kitty Emery, Susan Van Lente, Luanne Stoltz, Loann Wong, Zita Nyitrai, Juanita Lewis, our Member Events Liaison Jean Malnati, and Member Events Specialist Mandy Beasley – produced the wonderful decorations and displays throughout the club.

These amazingly talented women met all year long to plan the decor, coordinate with staff, and develop the fun surprises that wowed the crowds at holiday time. Without these women, our club would not reach the level of holiday grandeur we have come to expect every December.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our success possible, we truly appreciate it. u Committee members: Ione Clair, Bridget Connolly, Kitty Emery, Joann Jeub, Becky Jones, Claire Lender, Chair Margaret Lender, Juanita Lewis, Member Events Liaison Jean Malnati, Zita Nyitrai, Natalie PitkinMaizels, Luanne Stoltz, Susan Van Lente, Rose West and Loann Wong.

JUNIOR EVENTS It was another year of growth for the Junior Events Committee as our group continued to increase in size and added committee members from different schools. We welcomed seven new comAlison Ava mittee members, bringing Buchholz Klash our group to a total of 17 – our largest membership to date. Unfortunately, given the three-year service period and the timing of our influx in members beginning with the 2014-15 committee year, at the end of March we say goodbye to eight members who move on to high school in the fall. We hope to welcome four to six new committee members in the upcoming year to maintain a manageable group size.

The committee meets the second Monday of every other month to plan events for MAC juniors in sixth through eighth grades. By far the most popular event we plan is the Junior Dance, and this year was no exception. Dances continue to sell out with 400 members registering for this quarterly event. In an effort to expand our range of events, we sponsored a day trip to Mt. Hood Adventure Park over the summer and 45 juniors enjoyed a chartered bus ride up to the outdoor park.

We look forward to the upcoming year, filled with more dances and a new event with planning still in the works. u Committee members: Maisie Alexander, Olivia Bosworth, Gabriella Breda, Co-chair Alison Buchholz, Harper Buchholz, Elliott Bush, Eliza Daigle, Avery Fraser, Damon Grim, Emma Hunt, Co-chair Ava Klash, Morgan Miller, Jane Murphy, Amanda Rau, Delilah Rosenblum, Amy Taylor-Frinell and Jake Viteznik.

MELLOMACS MelloMacs is a non-audition choir open to all men and women interested in singing popular music at the club and at senior living facilities throughout the Portland Area. Rehearsals and concerts are on Monday nights, and we take summers off. Look for our “Get Acquainted” rehearsal in September!

The MelloMacs have had a wonderful year, with the spring theme, Rock and Roll of the ’50s and ’60s, and the fall theme, MelloMacs at the Movies. We added some dancing and costumes Susan to songs like Surfin’ USA and Stop in the Name Kirschner of Love, and have plans for a very special Spring Singalong Sunday on April 30.

The MelloMacs participated in a rousing rendition of Mamma Mia! in a movie singalong last winter, ending with an audience-filled conga line that everyone will remember for a long time. The movie this spring is The Wizard of Oz and should prove to be one of the most fun and exciting evenings yet, with lots of songs and costumes to entertain the crowd.

To show our commitment to the larger community we spent a rewarding evening last spring helping out at the Oregon Food Bank.

The MelloMacs and the Balladeers also sang at a special Veterans Day breakfast as part of the 125th anniversary celebration. We also, as always, traveled to sing for the Veterans at the VA Hospital in Vancouver, Washington. u Committee members: Member Events Liaison Anne Cleve, Maggie Condon, Bob Cusick, Kay Girsberger, Jennifer James, Amy Johnson, Chair Susan Kirschner and Laura Krioukov.

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES The Social Activities Committee honored the motto of “People, Parties, and Fun” to provide events offering something for every MAC member.

The year began with our sing-along event to the musical Annie. It was very well received by nearly 250 members, and included performances from MelloMacs, Balladeers, Gymnastics, and Dance programs. The Derby Day-themed event offered a variety of prizes, including “Best Dressed” and “Best in Show.”

Members did not hold back and wore some great outfits.

Last spring, Social Activities partnered with the Culture and Style Committee and the Arts Subcommittee to host an Around the MAC art event that showcased some of the club’s wonderful collection. In July, a vintage red doubledecker bus took participants to three different breweries in Northwest Portland. In the fall, we partnered with the 20s/30s Committee to host a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament as part of a Casino Night that allowed members to enjoy a lively casino atmosphere.

Trivia Night continues to be a popular event (matching team outfits optional!) and is held the second Monday of the month just outside of the Sports Pub. For card players, our biannual Pitch Tournament, complete with cash prizes, continues to be a favorite.

We could not have done this without the direction from our Member Events staff liaison, Mandy Beasley. She is exceptionally creative and organized, and gives great attention to detail. Thank you as well to Teri Simpson, our liaison from Member Events, for helping us stay on task. u Committee members: Sharon Bishop, Tony Cirino, Carrie Conte, Deborah Eissinger, ​ Sharon Galloway, Colleen Kangas, C ​ laudine Kent, Catherine LeJeal, ​Blair Marsden, Mary McGrane, ​Jill Neuwelt, Toby Rapp, Co-chair Tracy Sailors, Carrie Stevens, Co-chair Jennifer Strait, Biddy Wolf and Maryam Zare.

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Cyclists ride on Sauvie Island on the frist Wednesday of the month, beginning in April.

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h, the MAC Spin Studio. Glistening floors, open-air doors, expansive views of Providence Park – it’s a dreamy space for a cyclist seeking refuge from the rain. But let’s face it, nothing beats joy of pedaling outdoors. And spring? Well, we’d like to think that it’s right around the corner. The time has come to dig your bike out from the deep recesses of your garage. It’s time for the rubber to hit the road! And if you’re looking for a little motivation, or a few good riding partners, MAC Cycling is here to help. The group offers multiple group rides on different days for various skill levels, club championships, a crack team of member coaches with a wealth of knowledge, flat rides, hilly rides, wine rides and more.

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Second Saturday Rides These rides are the cycling program’s bread and butter. They start easy in March and get progressively harder throughout the year. Riders of many different levels show up, so it’s easy to find a partner. Generally, you just need to be able to maintain 12 mph on flat ground. No sweat, right?

Second Saturday rides are free and no registration is required (except the Eola Hills Wine Ride on Sunday, July 19.) Riders must wear a helmet at all times while cycling. Bring tools and a spare tube in case of a flat tire, as well as your own snacks and water.

Unless otherwise noted, riders start gathering around 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. route review and 9:15 a.m. rollout.

ATHLETICS Portland City Ride – March 11 This ride is flatter than the rear tire you’ve been neglecting since last August. You’ll gain more elevation walking to the second floor of your house. In other words, it’s a great way to start the season.

The ride leaves the clubhouse at 8:45 a.m., and is a social jaunt along the Springwater Corridor. Head out 15 miles to the turnaround point, or turn back at anytime.

the trail and turn around at any point. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Banks trailhead in downtown Banks.

Donald/Mt. Angel – April 8 This ride includes mostly flat terrain, lovely roads around Champoeg State Park and Mount Angel, and a multitude of Instagram photo ops in the tiny city of Donald – population 979 – your starting point. There’s a cafe in town that’s open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are 21-mile and 36-mile options. You missed the March ride? No matter. This is still a great start to the season. Meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot across the street from GK Machine, Inc. at 10590 Donald Rd NE. The ride leaves promptly at 9:15 a.m.

Eola Hills Wine Ride – July 23 It’s back! After a one-year hiatus, MAC cycling returns to Willamette Valley wine country for the Eola Hills Wine Ride.

This is one of the club’s largest outdoor activities, and with several options, is a great ride for all but the youngest of children. There are rides of 19, 38 and 69 miles, and guests are welcome. The ride ends with Eola Hills Winery’s fabulous brunch, which includes crepes, eggs Benedict, made-to-order omelets, waffles, oysters, pasta bar, meats, soups, salads, and two glasses of Sangria. The ride costs $15 and brunch is $25. Don’t forget $1 for the ferry crossing.

Arrive by 8:30 a.m. for a 9 a.m. rollout.

Hagg Lake – May 13 This classic Oregon route includes a flat(ish) ride to the lake, followed by a moderately hilly 11-mile loop to circumnavigate. The full ride is 36 miles, but there is a 20-mile loop that turns around at a country store. The ride starts at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Earn your tater tots.

Banks/Vernonia – June 4 Go big or bring the family. Those feeling fit can tackle a hilly route from Banks to Vernonia via the challenging and scenic Timber Road, with a return via the Banks-Vernonia Trail. Keep an eye out for buffalo and elk. If you prefer an easier ramble, head down

Rock Creek Hills – July 8 The long route climbs 3,500 feet in 40 miles. Hey, we told you the rides got progressively harder. There is also a 22-mile option with much less climbing. The ride starts at Rock Creek Tavern, the hidden gem of the McMenamins empire. Park in the lower lot.

Bull Run – Aug. 12 Another Oregon classic ride, another rollout from McMenamins.

Meet at McMenamins Edgefield for this ride up the Columbia River Historic Highway to the flanks of Larch Mountain, then drop down past the Bull Run Reservoir for a return along the Sandy River.

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The Eola Hills Wine Ride returns this July.

Cycling

enjoying the scenery. Meet at the intersection of Skyline Blvd. and Germantown Rd. at 5:45 p.m.

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Third Wednesday – West Hills – 12-25 miles with 1,500-2,000 feet of climbing This is a clubhouse hill climb ride into the West Hills, leaving from the MAC Turnaround. Meet at 5:45 p.m. for a 6 p.m. departure from the club.

you’re prepping for Cycle Oregon, this is great practice. The ride starts at the Hillsboro Aquatic Center.

Eastside Ramble (TBD) The season starts like it ends, with an easy ride. Stop for coffee, shoot the breeze, talk about next season and enjoy yourself before the rain starts in earnest.

Wednesday Night Rides Enjoy a workout on Wednesday nights from March 22 through Sept. 20. Wednesday Night Rides are free and there is no registration. All rides in March, April and September start at the clubhouse at 5:30 p.m. All rides in May, June, July and August start at 6 p.m.

Bring a headlight and taillight. Please subscribe to the MAC Cycling group for last minute emails: MACCycling-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com First Wednesday - Sauvie Island Ride – 12-25 miles – flat Meet at Sauvie Island right beside the bridge. The Metro parking lot is immediately under the Sauvie Island Bridge, at the intersection of NW Gillihan Road and NW Sauvie Island Road. We work on riding in groups, forming a pace line, drafting, hand signals and sprints. Or, just get out and enjoy the farms, scenery and cows. All riding levels are welcome to join, have fun, and enjoy the company of fellow MAC members and guests. Generally, three coaches will accompany slow, medium, or fast-paced groups.

Second/Fourth Wednesday – Skyline and Germantown – 12-25 miles with 2,000+ feet of climbing These are hill climbs. We work on climbing/descending, techniques, strength/power workouts, and just going out and

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Fifth Wednesday – Bonus!

If there is a fifth Wednesday ride, it will be a coach’s choice ride.

Riders must subscribe to the MAC Cycling group to learn if a fifth Wednesday ride is happening and the location of the to-be-determined ride. MACCycling-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

MAC Championships The MAC Championships is part of Wednesday Night Rides for anyone who wishes to give themselves a competitive challenge.

Participation is completely voluntary and could be a fun time to race your friends in a low-pressure environment. There is no fee to participate. All three events meet at Sauvie Island Bridge in the Metro upper parking lot at 5:45 p.m., leaving at 6 p.m. 13000 NW Gillihan Rd. 97231. The events are an individual time trial, hill climb challenge and team time trial.

Member Coaches MAC has a team of member coaches that help riders of all skill levels. Coaches lead rides, and also serve as a sweeper to make sure slower cyclists are not left behind. They offer tips and share their expertise. Member coaches include Julia Smith, Luis Vargas, Ian Penner, Evelyn West, Mark Mattecheck and Bryan Leslie.

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From the Archives

Above, a cycling race at Multnomah Field in 1895, around the time that the sport reached its peak popularity during the decade. Below, George “Musical” Foss, left, and A.B. McAlpin in front of a tandem bicycle in 1895. McAlpin pressed a shutter-release held behind his back in his left hand to take the picture.

Cycling Had a Fast Start in the Club’s First Decade

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n the 1880s, penny-farthing bicycles, which featured a large front wheel and were too tall to allow a cyclist’s feet to touch the ground, began to be replaced by new safety bikes, which were similar to modern bicycles with front and back wheels of roughly equal size. These safer and easier-to-ride bikes led to an explosion in cycling’s popularity in the 1890s. Bicycle races were often held as part of or in conjunction with track meets, and became one of a number of athletic events that brought spectators to Multnomah Field. Races at the field drew both local amateur and traveling professional cyclists. Club members also formed recreational cycling groups.

–Luke Sprunger WM

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Sanjay Bedi won the Joe Loprinzi Inspirational Award at the Banquet of Champions in January.

BANQUET OF CHAMPIONS

Sanjay Bedi: Volunteer, Coach, Loprinzi Winner R

acquetball is life for Sanjay Bedi, volunteer extraordinaire at MAC, coach and winner of the 2016 Joe Loprinzi Inspirational Award. We recently talked with Bedi about his involvement with the MAC racquetball community and what inspires him.

What does winning this award mean to you? It is an honor. There are so many people doing amazing things at MAC across many different sports and activities. To be nominated by my peers and recognized by the club is special.

What was your first thought after hearing your name announced? It was a very nice surprise. Just to be nominated is a reward in itself. The other nominees are just as deserving.

How did you first get involved with the racquetball community at MAC? I first got involved five years ago with tennis, and then my wife started playing racquetball. I had played a little in high school so I thought I would give it a try. I came down on a Saturday morning and started playing doubles, got hooked and have been passionately playing since.

What do you enjoy most about it? I love the speed of racquetball. It is fun because it is fast, but at the same time, it is a game of control and strategy. When I play, I play for two hours or more at a time so it provides me with great conditioning and endurance. I also very much enjoy the social aspect of racquetball and the great racquetball community down at the courts.

How has your involvement with MAC contributed to your personal growth and success in racquetball? My involvement at the MAC, especially in racquetball, has been great for me. It has provided me a regular outlet for exercise. My success in the MAC racquetball leagues and tournaments has given me the

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motivation to compete in tournaments outside the club and elevate my game. My career is in athletics, so that background has led me to get involved in the Racquetball Committee and to help further the program by supporting the growth of the league, putting on quality tournaments and coaching young people.

Between your job as athletic director at Benson High School, part-time racquetball coach at Lincoln High School and MAC volunteer, you are a pretty busy guy. How do you manage to juggle it all? When you love what you are doing and work with awesome people, it makes it easier and you make the time. I love working at the high school and with high school kids.

I live in the community, so the MAC is easy to get to. I think I manage to balance out my time fairly well.

Have you personally been inspired by Joe Loprinzi’s legacy at MAC? Yes. I feel lucky to have the abilities and talent I have and it inspires me to share that and help others with their game. It is fun to work with others, to inspire others to work harder and to see others having fun.

You are obviously an inspiration to others, but what inspires you? I love to be active and I love to compete.

Racquetball has provided me an outlet to combine these and have fun while doing it. You have to live in the moment but strive on a daily basis to be your best and do your best. I would love nothing better than to be healthy, fit and active for many years ahead.

See the April Winged M for an interview with Mel Fox Amateur Athlete Award winner Dylan King.

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id you know that the bones of adults are constantly changing? You would hope that since your bones keep you erect, they are pretty fixed, but the truth is that they are constantly changing or remodeling.

Remodeling is the process in which new bone is formed while old bone is broken down. Before peak bone mass (between the ages of 25 and 30), new bone is produced faster than old bone is broken down. After the age of 30, bone remodeling continues, but more bone is lost than gained. This means bones lose minerals such as calcium, which makes them less dense. Think of low density bones as like trying to build a sturdy house out of straw vs brick. A structure made of straw is more likely to collapse, or in the case of bones, fracture.

The more bone mass built during youth, the more bone reservoir is created for the future, which lessens the risk for developing osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, which is the loss of bone density, causes bones to become fragile and brittle. Unfortunately, there are really no signs indicating that osteoporosis will appear later in life. Some adults don’t

realize that they have osteoporosis until they’ve taken a serious fall.

Falls are a threat to health, well-being, and independence as one ages. In fact, a fall in a 74 year old versus a 7 year old will 10 times

A healthy diet rich in calcium … can go a long way in keeping you active and strong for life. be more likely to result in hospitalization and eight times more likely to result in death.

Both sexes can develop osteoporosis, but postmenopausal women are particularly susceptible, due to the decrease in estrogen, which protects the bones. The diagnosis for osteoporosis involves a simple DEXA or DXA scan, which is a specialized type of x-ray that measures bone-mineral density. The standard recommendation is for women to get scanned by the age of 65.

EATING WELL Sodium is an essential part of our diet, but how much is too much? It is recommended that we consume 2400 mg/day. The average American still consumes 3400 mg/day. It seems simple enough to eat only 2400 mg/ day, right? Well, actually, it isn’t.

Sodium is hiding in all processed foods.

There are the obvious processed foods that contain sodium like potato chips. But where else is sodium hiding? For example, one serving of canned soup can contain 800 or more milligrams of sodium per serving. Also, there might be as many as 300 milligrams of sodium hiding in one slice of bread.

So how do we avoid these sodium spikes?

The best answer is to not eat processed foods.

Below I have attached a homemade Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

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There is much that can be done to decrease our risk for osteoporosis and prevention is key! Weight-bearing exercises and exercises that challenge balance (think yoga) are helpful. Also, a healthy diet rich in calcium, along with a daily calcium/magnesium/vitamin D supplement, can go a long way in keeping you active and strong for life.

Live well!

–Dr. Lindsey Nelson WM

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Preparation 1. Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, banana peppers, and garlic into slow cooker. Pour in water and chicken broth. Season with cumin, chili powder, and ground pepper. Then stir in corn and cilantro.

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ATHLETICS

DANCE

Competitive Season is Underway for Dancers The MAC Dance program holds auditions for the 2017-2018 season in May

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he Dance Company performance season kicked off in January with the annual dance-themed Family Friday. The performance wrapped up with the audience participating in a Mannequin Challenge video, which can be seen on the MAC Dance Facebook page (visit the MAC website for a link)! January also saw the first competition of the season, New York City Dance Alliance Regionals in Vancouver, Washington. February held a special appearance for dancers at the Wizard of Oz Sing-along at MAC, and Crew dancers competed at Spotlight Regionals in Portland.

The remainder of the season includes special performances at the MAC Mini-Recital on March 19, JUMP Regionals, Northwest Dance Theatre’s Spring Concert at PCC Sylvania, Onstage NY Regionals, Radix Regionals, the MAC Annual Recital at the Newmark Theatre on June 11, the MAC Street Fair and the Dance Awards Nationals in Las Vegas.

The main Company dancers are: Olivia Christian, Hannah Herzig, Maya Holman, Haley Kekow, Cristina McKillop, Lilly Mildenberger, Sophia Pizzuti, Emma Rolfs, Gretchen Rudolph, Marissa Talcott, Vivian Urness and Ariana Voigt. Junior Company dancers are: Ava Delaney, Bella Fovinci, Kate Franzen, Josie Grimmer, Hannah Herzig, Piper Lavey and Sophia Miller. Crew dancers are: Olivia Christian, Kate Franzen, Sophia Hall, Hannah Herzig, Maya Holman, Haley Kekow, Isaac Knox-Warshaw, Julian Krozel, Cristina McKillop, Milo McTigue, Lilly Mildenberger,

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Finn Lee, Bruno Niederman, Sophia Pizzuti, Xander Ross, Gretchen Rudolph, Connor Schutrop, Marissa Talcott and Vivian Urness.

Auditions Auditions for the 2017-2018 season are held on Sunday, May 21 in Studio Three.

11:00 a.m. Check in for Company and Junior Company auditions (ballet, jazz and contemporary) 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Company and Junior Company audition 1:30 p.m. Check in for Crew tap and hip hop 1:45-3 p.m. Crew tap and hip hop audition 3 p.m. Check in for crew breakdance 3:15-4 p.m. Crew breakdance audition The MAC Company program, which encompasses the main Company, Junior Company, and Crew dancers, provides the opportunity for young dancers to be part of a working dance company in a supportive, challenging, and fun environment.

The main Company is the pre-professional track for those who may pursue dance in college or as a career. The Junior Company is a training program for dancers ages 9-12 who are ready for more focus and commitment than recreational classes demand. The Dance Crew encompasses breakdance, hip hop, and tap styles.

For questions regarding the program, please contact the Dance Office at ext. 522 or EZintek@themac.com. WM

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the art of organization

Ione Clair brings the flair to the Early Birds St. Patrick’s Day party.

CHILD CARE

New Parents and New Baby Classes Marlene Turner left her beautiful birth home of Trinidad in the late 1980s and fell into the world of babies while working in Boston. A relative observed her people skills, common sense and gentle approach, and asked if she would care for a mother and newborn. Her gentle and humorous manner while sharing her knowledge has been described as magical. She began traveling around the U.S., working in 33 states with more than 500 babies babies.

Marlene will be sharing her knowledge during several seminars this April and May, including: New Parents and New Baby, New Expecting Moms, and Mommy and Baby.

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The party takes place at St. Patrick’s Church, which is at 1635 NW 19th Avenue.

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ATHLETICS Early Birds Continued from page 79 The church building, built in 1891, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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EXERCISE AND DECATHLON

Men’s and Women’s Bench Press Contest

Flex your muscles and get ready for this annual event. This year we will have a oneday event starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8. There is no registration fee and every entrant will get a free T-shirt commemorating the event. Sign up at the Exercise and Conditioning Room Center Desk.

HANDBALL

Paying Tribute to a MAC Handball Legend The handball community, from Medford to Seattle, showed its appreciation for the Irv Alten play day at the MAC in December.

Handball players from across the region paid tribute to Irv Alten during his namesake tournament.

More than 70 players made the trek from far and wide that day to spend several hours trading shots, tall tales, and playing partners.

More to the point, the players generously donated more than 100 pounds of canned goods, as well as cash for the Oregon Food Bank’s charitable services, to those in need during the holiday season.

The players all praised the excellent work of the Alten Handball Foundation, which

sponsored the gala that honors the late Irv Alten, a MAC member who joined the club in the 1940s, and who was deeply dedicated to serving MAC handball both as a player and a supporter. Irv lived into his mid-90s, having survived World War II while serving on a Navy minesweeper. It would not be an overstatement to say that Irv saw and knew every MAC handball player over the course of eight decades. When he set up the foundation, he chose to make growing the game for younger players the primary focus.

After he died, the day-to-day administration of the foundation has been ably handled by a group of Irv’s closest MAC handball friends.

Surely, Irv is watching the developments and enjoying the success of the foundation’s work.

Shortly after the Alten play day, Coach J. D. McLandrich announced the playing schedule for the Winter handball intramurals. Roughly two dozen players – from the open-level to players deep into their masters years – will play singles and doubles every Wednesday for nearly two months. This group features players with pro experience, world and national champs, regional and state champs, and a wide variety of playing styles and shot selection. If you’re looking for a competitive challenge, or a new facet to your athletic repertoire, take the opportunity offered by MAC intramural

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ATHLETICS play to see how the game can augment your current skill set for a variety of sports. MAC players are famous for their welcoming and supportive enthusiasm to encourage new players. Come check it out!

Juniors tournament MAC will host the 2018 National Juniors Tournament, scheduled for late December next year. During this event, members will be afforded the opportunity to see some of the world’s best junior players, both boys and girls, showing their amazing skills and enthusiasm for “the perfect game.” Look for more details in the coming months.

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PICKLEBALL

Check Out America’s Fastest Growing Sport According to an NBC news story, pickleball, which is played with specialized paddles and balls on a badminton-sized court, is the fastest growing sport in America. Groups of pickle ball enthusiasts have been meeting in the Main Gym from 12:30-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for what Pickelball Committee Chair Gay Hart calls “friendly, casual, beginner-intermediate level play.”

Players use balls that are hollow and have holes in them like wiffle balls, and paddles that resemble an oversized ping pong paddle.

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ATHLETICS Pickleball Continued from page 81 pickleball easily. You don’t have to travel as far as you do in tennis, so people whose shoulders or knees have started to bother them can play more easily. Primarily older people play, however, all ages and abilities are welcome to play. MAC has purchased paddles and balls, so just bring your sneakers and loose clothing.

According to the USA Pickleball Association, the origin of the name is a mystery. Some claim the game’s originators had a dog named Pickles who always stole the ball. Pickleball was created as a family game on the beaches of Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Hart emphasized, “It’s fun. That’s the point of it. On the national level, it can be played very seriously, has championships, and can be very competitive. But locally, it’s mostly played for fun. And pickleball is a very social game. People come and wait to play the next game when the court becomes available. You don’t have to make a big time commitment to play. People rotate in and off the court as games come to a close, and meanwhile, the folks who are waiting socialize. That’s fairly typical.”

Oregon author and hiking expert William Sullivan discusses adventures in Southern Oregon and Northern California during a visit to MAC in April.

RACQUETBALL

Congratulations to Sanjay Bedi The racquetball community and committee would like to thank Sanjay Bedi and

congratulate him for receiving the Loprinzi Inspirational Award at the annual Banquet of Champions in January. Bedi is a vital member to the racquetball community. He spends time helping others fine-tune their skills and has worked with intramurals and tournaments.

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ATHLETICS Seasons change Welcome all to the start of spring season this month. Hurry up and get to the courts; this is the last season before the summer break. We will have a year-end tournament.

Look for an email with the date and time.

VOLLEYBALL

Teams Start Strong in Regional Tournaments The MAC Junior Volleyball season is off to a great start. Several MAC teams have competed in friendly tournaments, all with very good results. At the MAC-hosted 16U tournament in January, MAC’s 16-2 team won its pool and earned second place in the tournament. The MAC 14-1 team also won its pool and made it to the semifinals, narrowly missing out on the chance to compete against the MAC 16-2 team in the finals. That same weekend, the 16-1 and 18-1 teams competed in Eugene. The 16-1 team earned a 10th place finish out of 125 teams, and the 18-1 team placed 47th out of 103 teams.

MAC hosts another tournament (14U) on Saturday, March 4th. Come out and support our junior volleyball players.

WALKING AND HIKING

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Chasing Butterflies in Ecuador and Peru Journey to the ruins of Machu Picchu with Martin Schwartz at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, to learn about the flying jewels – thousands of colorful butterflies – that inhabit the cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru.

This is the second in a series of natural history and travel talks by Schwartz on the world’s butterflies and the places where they thrive. He developed his interest in butterfly photography during outings with MAC’s Walking and Hiking program. From there, he started venturing further afield in the Pacific Northwest. After joining the North American Butterfly Association, he linked up with Sunstreak Tours. He has made four trips to Ecuador and Peru with them and will return to Peru in November 2017.

Why Ecuador and Peru? Because they are a paradise for nature lovers, with an incredible diversity of species of birds, butterflies and flowers, and markedly different ecosystems within just a few hours’ drive. In the Pacific Northwest we have about 180 species of butterflies. In Ecuador and Peru, more than 5,000 species have been identified, with new species constantly being recognized. Here, we are lucky to observe butterflies for about Continued on page 84 MARCH 2017

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Journey to the ruins of Machu Picchu with Martin Schwartz at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 and learn about butterflies of the area.

Walking and Hiking Continued from page 83 six months of the year. In Ecuador and Peru, butterflies are abundant year round.

In this presentation – part photography, part nature and cultural travelogue – you’ll see truly spectacular butterflies with great variation in colors, patterns and shapes. Schwartz says that rubies and diamonds are dull compared to some of these butterflies.

Do you love to travel? Schwartz will make the case that Machu Picchu should be on everyone’s bucket list. The talk is appropriate for middle schoolers and up.

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Oregon hiking expert William L. Sullivan returns for his annual visit to MAC at 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 13. In his presentation, he’ll show photos and talk about hikes and intriguing sites featured in the new, completely revised fourth edition of his book, 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Southern Oregon & Northern California.

The day before his talk, Wednesday, April 12, Sullivan will co-lead a hike in the Portland region with Walking and Hiking member coach Debbie Bauer. Look for details in the April Journey, Walking and Hiking’s monthly online calendar of events.

In his evening presentation, Sullivan will explore hidden lakes in the Trinity Alps, relocated trails at Crater Lake, and wildflower meadows in the Siskiyou Mountains. He’ll

also share stories about the region’s geology, wildlife and history.

Sullivan is the author of 18 books about Oregon, including five novels. His adventure memoir, Listening for Coyote, is about a 1,395-mile solo hike in 1985 across Oregon’s wilderness areas. The book was chosen by the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission as one of 100 books from 1800 to 2000 that best exemplify the state’s literary heritage.

He writes an outdoor column for the Eugene Register-Guard and the Salem StatesmanJournal. WM

Member Numbers • Walking Mileage Hal Broughton 23,226

Harriet Maizels 17,383

Sally Broughton 17,300

Linda Opray 15,046

Ann Durfee 38,879

Dee Poujade 6,252

Kathleen Elliot 4,203

Nancy Sergeant 24,163

Claire Galton 36,727

Jean Sidman 24,107

Dan Hoffa 3,003

Barbara Wetzel 21,610

Shannon Leonetti 72,288

The walking numbers represent miles as of December 2016.

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SEEKING MAH JONGG INSTRUCTOR American Mah Jongg, which is very popular among MAC members, is a fascinating game played with domino-like tiles and is similar to the card game rummy. The MAC is seeking a new Mah Jongg instructor for Fall 2017. If you think you would be a good fit for this position, or know a good option, please email Mandy Beasley at mbeasley@themac. com.

READERS WELCOME! – MAC Morning Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Evening Literary Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Member Events at 503-517-7265 or go to theMAC.com for more information.

BRIDGE TOURNAMENT TUESDAYS – A weekly bridge tournament resumes Sept. 20 with duplicate-style bridge. Tournament is hosted by members for members. Partners are required and cost is $2 per person with entry fee divided among top winners. Check-in for the tournament is at 9:45 a.m. and tournament duration depends on participation. For more information, call Al Neish at 503292-7559 or Marthel Porter at 503-246-1171.

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

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BLACK BUTTE – 3 BR, 2.5 BA just steps from pool/tennis and bike paths. VRBO.com/772258 SUNRIVER – Comfortable house, walk to SHARC, sleeps 9. 503-231-7497 or www.vrbo.com/198725

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MAC’s Rising Stars

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s part of MAC’s 125th anniversary celebration, I’ve reported on the history of the club, featured each month on this page in The Winged M. In this last article, I turn my attention to the future and introduce you to three members who will carry on the traditions of this grand institution. Each has the strong values and purpose that make the club so special.

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Aaron Paulson

I’m a modest guy. But to help people, sometimes a story must be shared.

I was born in India and spent my first year in an orphanage, where I contracted the polio that damaged the nerves in my legs. I was adopted by a Portland couple and had many surgeries; I can’t walk unaided. But I started swimming competitively when I was young, and at 15, I was the youngest member of the 1992 U.S. Paralympic Swim Team in Barcelona. In 1996, I was again on the team in Atlanta. I won gold medals for freestyle and medley relays, and a bronze for the 100-meter breaststroke.

More than the medals, I want to talk about how Multnomah Athletic Club changed my life.

At the club, I met people with character who became role models. I will never forget them.

It began when I received an athletic scholarship to the club. I was 16 and attended Parkrose High School. That opportunity opened the door to so many avenues in my life.

The members embraced me as a person.

They’d say hello and not look at me as a boy with a disability. That was so empowering. I’m able to work out at the club. The coaches and members have played such a vital role for me.

Without them, my life would have been shaped much differently.

Being a MAC member has also taught me to give back. I volunteer at Shriners Hospital, and I’m involved in the club system, including the Diversity Admissions and Outdoor Activities Program committees.

I’m at MAC three or four times a week. I don’t wear headphones when I work out, as I want to greet people. This is my club, our club.

If you see me, come up and say hello.

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Susan Hale

I grew up in Seattle as a member of Washington Athletic Club. Following graduation from Willamette University, I moved to Portland, and now work for Nike as an accounting director within Global Controlling.

Once in Portland, I wanted to find a place with the same feel as WAC. I applied at MAC and was admitted through the lottery.

I quickly joined Early Birds, which made MAC so special to me. In the morning, Early Birds is a club within a club. I like walking in and seeing familiar faces at the front desk. They know my name. In the locker room, I know the attendants and see the same people daily.

These people are like my second family. I joined a running group that includes 20 people. We celebrate birthdays and do things outside the club. The people in that group are some of my closest friends.

I now chair the Early Birds Committee, and chair the grants committee as secretary of the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. As chair of Early Birds, I presented $2,000 to the YWCA of Portland at our holiday breakfast: a result of the generosity of the Early Birds.

Multnomah Athletic Club is involved with the community. Service is part of the organization, and that’s what makes it different from going to a gym where you work out and go home and that’s the end of it.

Through the club, I’ve learned about organizations in the tri-county area. I volunteer my time and expertise and I’m not alone; many at the club do so.

That’s part of our legacy and our future.

3

Van Mathias

I can’t remember when I wasn’t in the club.

It is like a second home to me. I am there every day. If I’m not swimming, I’m in the gym shooting hoops with friends.

I took swim lessons there and when I was eight, I made the swim team. I’ve never stopped swimming. When did I realize I was a good swimmer? It’s kind of strange to talk about.

Some people tell me I am too humble.

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Swimming is big in my life. It’s serious. I have some records. I have the fastest time in the nation in the 100 fly among 15- and 16-yearolds. At the junior national meet, I swam 54.53; that’s the cut for the Olympic trials. At 14, I swam the fifth fastest fly in history for that age group. Michael Phelps is third on the list. I’m just two tenths off his pace. My goal is to go to the Olympics.

I compete in meets in the United States and Canada. Our team is talking about competing in Tokyo.

I swim every day. My mom gets me up at 4 a.m. I feel like I am on autopilot, but once I am in the pool the cold water brings me back to life.

Swimming takes guts and constant practice. I sometimes think about sleeping in, but swimming is about dedication. I swim at night, too, with the team.

The club coaches are great; they preach that dedication and hustle! If they see me slack off, they have a word with me.

I’m getting letters from colleges who want me to swim for them. It’s too early for me to decide where I’m going.

Competitive swimming changed my life.

It’s crazy that it all started in a swim class at the club.

Drive, determination and dedication. Our next 125 years are in good hands.

–Tom Hallman Jr. WM

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as a top ten regional university in the West U.S. News & World Report

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WCC Coaches of the Year: Brent Crouch, volleyball; Nick Carlin-Voigt, men’s soccer; and Ian Solof, women’s cross country

165 4th thousand

hours of service work completed annually

by UP students

1

#

in nation

as a top producer of student Fulbright awards

The Chronicle of Higher Education

18

#

for best value among Oregon private universities

in the top 21 STEM colleges (2016) in the nation

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

by Forbes.com

97%

of seniors

agree that UP professors believe in their potential to succeed

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