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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 2019 | VOL. 108 No. 3
Contents
Lisa Bowes, Gwen and Dave Rudolph at the Annual Meeting
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24 | Spring Fling Visit reciprocal clubs and take a break from work and school, not the premium MAC experience.
32 | Blanchet House
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Allyson Wilinski Managing Editor
The Winged M (USPS 483-210) is published monthly by Multnomah Athletic Club at 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205. Advertising from members and nonmembers is accepted by The Winged M. Advertisers in The Winged M are not endorsed by Multnomah Athletic Club unless otherwise noted. For questions concerning mailings and subscriptions, call 503-5177276. 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. ©2019 Multnomah Athletic Club. For advertising information, contact Kelly Robb at 503-517-7223 or krobb@themac.com
46 | Annual Meeting and More Read the President’s Report, meet the new trustees and congratulate award winners. Plus, view financials and committee reports.
CLU B N EWS 5 | President’s Column 7 | Manager’s Column 9 | Faces in the Club 11 | MAF Tributes 11 | House Sanctions 11 | Diversity Admissions 13 | Passport Winners 15 | Member Services 17 | Travel 19 | In Memoriam
CU LI N A RY 22-23 Meet Your Butcher Culinary Calendar
EVEN TS 36-44 Walking in England Clubwide Calendar
WELLN ESS 66-67 Mindfulness Bootcamp Spring Yoga Classes
ATHLETIC S
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70 | Cycling 71 | Dance/Gymnastics 72 | Racquetball 73 | Triathlon & Running 73 | Personal Training 74-5 | Aquatics 75 | Volleyball 76 | Handball 78 | Fitness
The 2019 Board of Trustees: President Holly Lekas, Vice President Rebecca Frinell, Treasurer Sandy Moore II, Secretary Tanya McGee, Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch, William Lee, Marianne Brophy Ritchie, Michael Silvey, Chase McPherson, Carol Robertson, Robert Torch and Reidun Zander. Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer.
68 | Scrapbook 81 | Scoreboard 81 | Advertiser Index 82 | MAC Marketplace 84 | From the Archives
Next month in The Winged M: • Wellness Focus • Summer Camps & Classes
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CLUB NEWS PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
I A PLATINUM CLUB
President Holly Lekas Vice President Rebecca Frinell Treasurer Sandy Moore II Secretary Tanya McGee
Trustees Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch William Lee Marianne Brophy Ritchie Michael Silvey Chase McPherson Carol Robertson Robert Torch Reidun Zander Committee Chairs 20s/30s Chris Merz and Cassie Heller Athletic Nathan Ayotte Balladeers Jim Bruce Basketball Paul Noonan Budget and Finance Dave Brezinski Culture and Style Sydney Baer Communications Alison Rosenblum Cycling Jim Laird Dance Kelli Christian Diversity Admissions Maryam Zare Early Birds Beth Earnest Exercise & Decathlon Bill Cordano Family Events Meredith Williamson Golf Darin Vick Gymnastics Stewart Worthington Handball Todd Zilbert Holiday Decorating Zita Nyitrai House Lorne Dauenhauer Karate Erin Murtagh MelloMacs Susan Kirschner Member Events Jean Malnati Membership Carol Robertson Outdoor Activities Program Joanne Siegel Pilates Irvin Handelman Property Steve Barragar Racquetball Gary Berger Ski Brian Bogatin Social Activities Mary McGrane and Maryam Zare Squash David Spiro Studio Fitness/Yoga Daureen Morris Swimming Ken Meyer Synchro Audra (LaFave) Geller Tennis Brad Miller Triathlon & Running Alyson O’Brien Volleyball Julie Richards Walking & Hiking Laura Foster Water Fitness Steve Watson Water Volleyball Dinda Mills
love MAC. As a lifelong Multnomah Athletic Club member, serving as president is an honor. Four generations of my family have been MAC members. Our family membership began when m y d a d ’s f r i e n d Holly Lekas encouraged him to PRESIDENT join. During his early membership, dad met a key staff member, Joe Loprinzi, who years later still remembered my dad as the strongest man he had ever met. Mom participated sporadically, but in those years, activities for women were limited. My sisters competed on the MAC swim team, leading the way for three of my children to follow suit wearing the Winged M. When returning from three years in Denver, MAC provided a foundation for my family, easing our transition. Today, my children work out and support my grandchildren’s participation in a variety of classes and activities. My family has valued all that MAC offers for more than seven decades, and we are grateful for past leaders and members who have kept our club vibrant and relevant. Our departing officers and leaders, Grant Yoshihara, D’Anne O’Neill, Dave Brezinski and John Helmer, continued a strong foundation for MAC’s future with the launching of the strategic plan. Their leadership has left us stronger than before and ready to move forward. They modeled collaborative leadership and stressed the importance of team. Regularly, they took time to listen and advise, lifting our board’s efforts. Please thank them, when you see them, for their service. Our new trustees, Chase McPherson, Carol Robertson, Rob Torch and Reidun Zander, bring a broad range of MAC, and life experience to the board. These four have participated in a myriad of athletics and activities during their membership tenure, which will inform their trustee work. Their excitement at serving the club as trustees is contagious and inspiring. Please welcome and thank them.
Our second-year trustees, Connie DunkleWeyrauch, Will Lee, Marianne Ritchie and Mike Silvey, have already demonstrated their dedication to and love for MAC. Each of these trustees brings unique skills and s stalents, which increase the board’s strength and success. They give generously of their time, talent, experience and skills. They are an inclusive, collaborative and talented group. Please thank them. This year’s Board of Trustee officers have forged a strong team dedicated to serving MAC members. Vice President Rebecca Frinell has a talent for asking the tough questions while knowing when to shine a positive light on topics. She is a strong, creative and caring leader. Treasurer Sandy Moore II has unbelievable energy and a gift for bringing people together. His visionary ideas will inspire our work. Secretary Tanya McGee brings a broad range of experience and a wise voice. She knows how to challenge work to launch it to new levels. The many strengths of our team will lead to a successful year. I am grateful and thankful to share the responsibilities of leadership with these officers. Please recognize them with a thank you when you see them. The Multnomah Athletic Club is a member-governed club. Members’ dedication, passion and love for our club guides our future. But it’s our talented staff that is charged with managing the daily operations and initiatives that keep MAC moving forward. MAC’s continued success is dependent upon members working with staff. The club’s employees are impressive. Please take time to thank them whenever possible for their steadfast and enthusiastic efforts to provide a premium experience for members. After all, it is the relationships forged between members and staff that make the Multnomah Athletic Club unique and make me proud to serve as your president. Most days, you can find me on the tennis court, pursuing a fitness activity, or in a pool. You also can find me watching my family on the volleyball and tennis courts. Over the next months, please say, “hi” when our paths cross. Your support and involvement are key to the success of MAC’s future. Thank you.
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CLUB NEWS MANAGER’S COLUMN
S General Manager Norman Rich Director of Operational Efficiency Melania Oppat Safety and Security Manager Jeff Miller Community Relations Manager Mary Fetsch Finance & Accounting Director Lindsey Bakker Purchasing Manager Barry Kaufman Athletic & Wellness Director Elsa Lemoine Basketball Manager Dan Baggett Dance/Gymnastics/Aquatics Manager Jason Striplin Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle Outdoor Manager Chad Failla Racquetball Manager Hank Marcus Tennis Manager Paul Reber Volleyball Manager Lea Petock Wellness Manager Will Cath Youth Programs Manager Jenny Robinett Marketing Communications Director Jen Scott Managing Editor Allyson Wilinski Facilities Director John Sterbis Maintenance Manager Steve Bell Housekeeping & Laundry Manager Elaine O’Flynn Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry Executive Chef Philippe Boulot Food & Beverage Manager Matthew Carter Events & Catering Manager Abby DenUyl Human Resources Director Alison Beppler Member Services Director Lisa Virtue Mporium Manager Tonya Mitchell Member Services Manager Christine Natonek Membership Manager Kevin Pollack
pring is upon us, and it is exciting to see flyers for MAC spring break adventures to Sun Valley for skiing, French Savoy and the Italian Alps, and any number of spring break camps right here to keep younger members John Sterbis occupied. My wife FACILITIES DIRECTOR and I are headed to Central Oregon for some skiing, or, if we are fortunate enough to have great weather, rock climbing at Smith Rock State Park. Meanwhile, our Facilities and Housekeeping teams will be hard at work maintaining and enhancing the premium club experience members have come to expect at MAC. We plan to resurface the indoor tennis courts, replace the lighting in the Men’s Locker Room and Gymnastics Arena with energy efficient LEDs, complete some repair work in the parking garage, and provide a fresh coat of paint and new murals for our little ones in the Child Care. Planning is underway to renovate the Junior Girls’ Locker Room, enhance the front entrance and, most excitingly, make upgrades to our fitness spaces, which is an element of our strategic plan. A small team of members and staff have been doing some initial work — with Fabiano Designs, a fitness center designer, and GBD, our local architect partners — evaluating our current spaces, exploring other clubs and industry trends, and developing high-level ideas for the future. As this potential project advances, more members will become involved, and further communication and designs will follow. Please stay tuned for further news. Next month we celebrate Earth Day, so I thought it would be appropriate to share MAC’s efforts to be a leader in sustainable practices.
New automatic paper towel dispensers with 100 percent recycled towels and low flow shower heads are projected to save more than three tons of paper towels and nearly 3 million gallons of water — enough to fill more than four Olympic sized swimming pools. LED upgrades (more than 300 fixtures will be replaced this year!) and building controls upgrades will allow us to more efficiently operate the building. MAC also has recently changed to microfiber towels, which are more effective at cleaning than cotton towels, and has replaced older laundry equipment with more energy-efficient models. The February Winged M shared the change to new automatic paper towel dispensers with 100 percent recycled towels and low-flow shower heads, which are projected to save more than three tons of paper towels and nearly 3 million gallons of water — enough to fill more than four Olympic-sized swimming pools. We soon will be introducing chemical-free cleaning by using ionized water as a cleaning agent. The process involves adding an electric charge and a pinch of salt to turn regular water into a solution that’s as effective as traditional cleaning chemicals without harmful environmental side effects. Since I joined the MAC Leadership Team last July, I have been impressed by MAC’s history and legacy. My role as facilities director is not only to ensure that we maintain and enhance the physical elements of our clubhouse, but also to ensure that we provide a premium club experience and leave a legacy for future members. These facilities enhancements and sustainable operating processes will do just that. Enjoy the spring!
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FACES IN THE CLUB MAC member Dr. Tracy Prince was recently re-elected president of the Goose Hollow Foothills League, the club’s neighborhood association. She is a research professor at Portland State University and the author of four books on literature and Oregon’s history, including her most recent, Notable Women of Portland, co-authored with her daughter Zadie Schaffer. She likes living in the friendly, walkable neighborhood that is Goose Hollow, meeting friends at “The Hof” and “The Goose,” hiking in Washington Park and Hoyt Arboretum, and living within walking distance to the MAC. She says that she really appreciates MAC hosting neighborhood association meetings; for many neighbors who aren’t MAC members, it’s the only time they enter the building. Prince also is a fan of MAC’s advocacy on neighborhood safety and the club’s excellent relationship with GHFL via Land Use Committee Chair Dwight Terry and Community Relations Manager Mary Fetsch. The two organizations share the core value that people can disagree without being disagreeable. She looks forward to a continued good working relationship with MAC as the neighborhood grows and changes. To submit information for Faces in the Club, contact Allyson Wilinski at 503-517-7222 or awilinski@themac.com.
Who’s more excited about new MAC membership than new MAC members? The folks in member services, and particularly new specialist Meredith Scott. She finds their energy downright infectious. “My favorite part of the job is welcoming new members who are ecstatic about being members!” she says. Her enthusiasm carries over to MAC’s neighbors at Providence Park, as well. “Every sports fan dreams and wonders if they will witness that crazy, back-and-forth, everything-onthe-line, dramatic performance by their favorite team. I was able to witness the 2018 MLS Cup Playoff match between the Timbers and Sounders at CenturyLink Stadium. Emotions I didn’t know existed were realized, and getting home at 3 a.m. was worth it!” While someone as passionate about her pursuits as Scott probably doesn’t need any more sugar, she says that one thing she’s not excited about is tea in the Pacific Northwest. “Adding sugar to already iced tea does not make it sweet tea,” the South Carolina-native authoritatively asserts.
“I think that what’s unique about racquetball compared to all of my other sports is the independence that is involved with it,” says 15-year-old MAC member Rowan Schnebly. “It teaches you how to dig deep within yourself and strive for the best things you can do.” The Lincoln High School freshman seems to be an expert self-excavator, as evidenced by his recent first-place medals in singles and doubles gold divisions at the Oregon State High School Racquetball Championships in January. “Rowan will be a player to watch as he is highly competitive and talented. I think he could have an awesome future,” says Lincoln Racquetball Head Coach David Szafranski. As for independence, three-sport athlete Schnebly excels; he just returned from nine months in Mexico, where he earned a spot playing soccer at the Monarcas Academy. He was also a nationally ranked squash player at the U11 and U13 levels. “Not only does playing multiple sports make you faster, more fit and smarter, it also works on different muscles that are essential in all of the sports that I play,” Schnebly says.
For Taylor Pettiford, basketball is more than just a sport; it’s a philosophy. As a court sport attendant, basketball instructor, coach and trainer, he finds plenty of ways to live his philosophy on and off the court. “Basketball has been a passion of mine ever since my father placed the ball in my hands at the age of 5,” he says. “Like life, basketball has a lot of ups and downs, and represents the hurdles we encounter from time to time.” Pettiford’s dad was an accomplished hoops player in Indiana, and showed his son the lessons in the game, such as cooperation, resilience, and the fact that playing time is earned, not given away. Saying he’s extremely grateful to both the sport and his dad, Pettiford relishes the opportunity to pass along its lessons. Head Coach Dan Baggett says that he’s also thankful to have Pettiford on his team: “Taylor is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic coach, and that rubs off on the young athletes that he works with.”
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CLUB NEWS House Committee: Monthly Report
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he House Committee enforces rules of conduct for members and guests by investigating infractions and recommending sanctions to the Board of Trustees. Recent board actions are listed below, along with reminders about the applicable club rules.
Rules violation:Violation of any Club Rule not otherwise categorized. Including, but not limited to, refusal to present membership card or photographing members without permission.
Rules Reminders
• A 51-year-old member with 15 years tenure was suspended for six months for abuse of members, nonmembers or staff, behavior unbecoming a member, disorderly conduct, and rules violation. The member had several outbursts in the Sports Pub, including yelling and profanity. The member was upset that the Blazers were not being shown on the main screen. The game was not on yet.
Abuse of members, nonmembers or staff: Including but not limited to verbal or nonverbal offense, inappropriate gestures or threatening language. Behavior unbecoming a member: Any behavior that is deemed inappropriate for a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club, regardless of reference to specific Club Rule. Criminal acts: Charges, indictments or convictions for misdemeanors or felonies. Damaging property/vandalism: Causing or contributing to permanent or temporary damage to club, member or staff property. Including, but not limited to, failure to report a vehicular incident. Disorderly conduct: Including but not limited to disruptive behavior or intoxicationrelated behavior in the clubhouse, on other club properties, or while participating in clubrelated activities.
MAF Tributes Honor someone special or memorialize someone who has passed away by making a tribute gift to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Tributes fall under one of five designations: memorial, anniversary, get well, birthday or recognition. To make a contribution, contact MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt at 503-517-2350 or lbendt@ MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.
Rules Violations
This month’s tributes are listed below, with the honored individuals’ names in bold. Lloyd Babler (memorial) Howard and Fran Hermanson
• A 53-year-old member with 12 years tenure was suspended for six months and payment of back dues for misrepresenting membership status. The member was part of a nonresident family membership, but the spouse on the account was living within 50 aerial miles of the club.
Jean Gates (recognition) Doug Bollam John “Johnny” Kalez (memorial) Pat and Katherine Burns James Maletis (memorial) Missy Gerber and Steve Reinking Howard and Fran Hermanson
• A 54-year-old member with 20 years tenure was suspended for six months and payment of back dues for misrepresenting membership status. The member was part of a nonresident family membership, but was living within 50 aerial miles of the club.
Maureen “Mo” Murphy (memorial) Doug Bollam Lynn and Ron Gotcher Skip Frank and Patsy Graves Msgr. Timothy J. Murphy (recognition) Doug Bollam
Calendar Announced for MAC Diversity Case
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s part of its continuing efforts to increase the diversity of Multnomah Athletic Club membership to better reflect the community in which we live, the Diversity Admissions Committee announced an initial schedule for its display case next to the Reading Lounge
Dr. Robert Simmons (memorial) Howard and Fran Hermanson Susan “Susie” Verdurmen (memorial) Walter and Gloria Sweek Bernice “Lindy” Walsh (memorial) Missy Gerber and Steve Reinking
The DAC is asking MAC members to assist by loaning the club materials that tell the stories of these communities. Members with suggestions for July, or who would like to loan the DAC items for display any month, are asked to contact Elisha Rose at erose@themac.com. March: Women’s History Month April: Diversity Month, celebrating DAC and the club’s continued inclusion efforts May: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
August: Celebration of Middle Eastern cultures September: Hispanic Heritage Month
June: LGBTQ Pride
October: Diwali, Festival of Lights, celebrating Indian-American and Hindu cultures
July: TBD (member suggestions encouraged)
November: National Native American Heritage Month
Multnomah Athletic Foundation provides community grants and scholarships focused on promoting athletic participation in the Portland area. Contributions made to the Foundation are tax-deductible. Learn more at MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.
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CLUB NEWS Experience MAC Passport Winners Members who turned in passports by Dec. 31 received one entry in a prize drawing for every four stamps collected. Congratulations to the following:
Julie Bourgeois One-night stay at Portland’s Porter Hotel and a $100 dining certificate
Kelly Goodman A four-pack of preferred Timbers tickets for any game during the 2019 season
Katie Bray A two-night stay at The Union League Club of Chicago
Katherine Hallmark Chef’s table dinner in MAC’s kitchen — Executive Chef Philippe Boulot prepares a four-course dinner with wine pairings for up to 10 people.
Jennifer Briglia Private lesson with MAC Racquetball Pro Hank Marcus Sydney Baer Personal training package: two personal training sessions and a body composition evaluation Marcus Davi A three-night stay and two rounds of golf at The Inn at Ocean Reef (Key Largo, Florida) Kathy Dodds MAC Holiday Fashion Show tickets for two on Dec. 10 or Dec. 11, 2019 — lunch or dinner show.
Shirley Hoehne Mporium gift set: Master Chefs of France cookbook, Smith Teamaker set and 1891 pinot noir Natalie Pitkin-Maizels $100 MAC gift certificate Kim Rolfs A two-night stay at the New York Athletic Club.
Molly Sax $100 MAC gift certificate Judie Simpson Reserved parking spot in MAC garage for one month Greg Wilhelm $5,000 travel voucher from Experi — provider of exclusive educational and culinary travel experiences Kathryn Wolfard $100 MAC gift certificate A two-night stay at The Olympic Club in San Francisco Craig Zarling Twelve bottles of wine, each from a different country
Wherever You Wander, Bring Your Wings Wherever spring break takes you, bring a piece of MAC along for the ride. Snap a photo of yourself in Winged M gear, or just holding a copy of the magazine, and tag it #WingedWanderer, and we might feature it on Facebook or Instagram!
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CLUB NEWS Broadway Across America Tickets Upcoming shows include School of Rock, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Visit theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235 for tickets. Reservations are firm; cancellations or reductions in party size are not allowed. Motor coach transportation is included for all shows and departs MAC 30 minutes before each performance.
MAC Membership Open House Looking for a program to join? Have questions about an upcoming event? Want more information on volunteering? The Membership Committee is hosting an event where attendees can ask questions of Board of Trustees members, committee members and staff. New and long-tenured members of all ages are invited. Look for more information in the April Winged M.
Waiting for the Parade – Yellow Sky by George Johanson (2011)
New Feature Added to Online Art Gallery The Arts Subcommittee invites members to learn more about MAC’s art collection using the recently updated online gallery. Location information has been added for individual works of art, so members can now use the catalog to locate pieces of interest in their display locations throughout the club.
u Find out more about Waiting for the Parade - Yellow Sky and other pieces in MAC’s collection. Visit The Club page at theMAC.com and click on MAC Art Collection in the left-hand navigation.
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In Memoriam Lewis John “Bud” Inkster, Jr. Feb. 12, 1930-Jan. 22, 2019 Born Feb. 12, 1930, in Seattle, Washington, Lewis John Inkster, Jr. earned the nickname “Buddy” in his early years and was, from then on, known as Bud. Bud Inkster indeed was a very good friend to many and a man of impeccable character. Kind and good natured, Bud was a true gentleman whose easy-going demeanor and dry sense of humor put people at ease. Growing up during the Depression and World War II, Bud learned to work hard and to enjoy the journey. He always had jobs from an early age and paid for college by moving furniture. Bud attended Roosevelt High school, graduated with a business degree from the University of Washington in 1952, and was a proud member for the Alpha Delta fraternity. Growing up in Seattle, Bud developed lifelong friendships with men and women who shared his love of Pacific Northwest adventure: fishing, boating, alpine skiing, hiking, a harrowing summit of Mt. Rainier. A weekend trip to Timberline lodge put fate in motion when Bud met B. Mary Paget of Portland, who had recently returned from ski racing in Europe. Bud would drive all the way back and forth from Seattle to court B. Mary, whom he wed in 1960. Bud moved to Portland and worked in the mortgage business and eventually built a living in commercial real estate development. In his early career, Bud learned a lot from B. Mary’s father Lowell Paget and also from Ward Cook. Doug McIver also played a central role in connecting Bud to Portland’s business community. Bud considered himself extremely lucky for strong mentors and friends who helped him along the way, a gift he in turn paid forward by helping others starting careers in real estate. Apart from his work, which he thoroughly enjoyed, Bud raised a family and shared his love for the outdoors with them. Winter weekends involved trips to Bend to ski at Mt. Bachelor. The family spent a lot of time on the Deschutes and Metolius rivers in Central Oregon, and Bud’s beloved Puget Sound. Bud’s friends considered him an avid fisherman, but more than that, Bud valued being in the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Bud and B. Mary took many winter trips to Europe, where they skied and, as they got older, annual trips to Sun Valley, Idaho. Bud was a proud member of the Deschutes Club, Rotary, Multnomah Athletic Club, and the Arlington Club.
While Bud had to weather the decline of his health for more years than anyone would have wished, he always had a positive attitude and was blessed with the best caregiving support imaginable. Bud died peacefully in his home of 54 years due to the progression of his leukemia. He is survived by his sister, Ann Cruickshank of Everett, Washington; son, Jim Inkster (Wendy) of Bend; son, Mark Inkster (Kate Lilienthal) of Singapore; daughter, Laura Mittelstadt (David) of Lake Oswego; and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be given to provide scholarship assistance for kids attending YMCA Camp Orkila on Orcas Island: seattleymca.org/givecamp.
Edmund “Ed” Sommer July 6, 1944-Jan. 22, 2019 Edmund “Ed” David Sommer passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 22, 2019, due to complications of a heart condition. Ed was born in Sacramento, California, on July 6, 1944, to Barbara Belle Williams and Edmund Hugo Sommer. He graduated from Hiram Johnson High School in 1962, joining the Army in June of 1963. He was honorably discharged in 1968. He married Jacqueline Baker in 1964 and had two children, Kimberly Jean and Thomas Edmund. He married Blanche Ruga on Feb. 14, 1973. February would have marked their 46 year anniversary. They had one daughter, Shiloh Aurora. Following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, he began cutting hair after high school. After practicing his craft for more than 50 years, he was considered a Master Barber. Most of his clients, many at the Multnomah Athletic Club, received haircuts from Ed for multiple decades and considered him a friend. Ed was a loyal friend to all and would do anything for the ones he cared about. Ed was selfless and was very approachable.
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He had a sly, and occasionally saucy, sense of humor and an uncanny gift of the gab. He was able to find a way to communicate with and endear himself to people of all levels of society. He enjoyed golfing, vacationing in Hawaii, camping trips, motorcycles, playing with his dog, Comet, spending time with his family and gardening.
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Ed is survived by his wife, Blanche; son, Thomas; daughters, Shiloh and Kiara; grandchildren, Ashlee, Jillian, Denning, Zachary and Finley; brother, Steven; and nephew, Shon-ti. He was preceded in death by his father, Edmund; mother, Barbara; and daughter, Kimberly. He will be missed tremendously.
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There’s no need to leave MAC to experience the range of flavors and incredible value of Portland Dining Month. MAC Executive Sous Chef Phil Oswalt has prepared a special three-course menu for 1891 that’s just $30 for the entire month of March. Don’t miss it! Make reservations at theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.
In 2018, RateBeer named Portland’s Wayfinder as one of the world’s best new brewers. This month, MAC Sous Chef Deanna Bascom crafts an la carte menu to pair with Wayfinder’s awardwinning beers.
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Child care is complimentary during the dinner, but reservations must be made in advance by calling 503-517-7215. Dinner reservations are not accepted.
MAC Executive Sous Chef Philip Oswalt, Food & Beverage Manager Matthew Carter and L’Ecole’s winemaker have selected wines to pair with a specially crafted 1891 menu. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reserve at theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235. The cost is $75 per person, plus service charge.
Oregon Beef Council Dinner 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 Join MAC Executive Chef Phillippe Boulot and the Oregon Beef Council for a dinner honoring the council’s 2019 Chef of the Year, Damon Jones of Silvies Valley Retreat. Boulot, the 2014 recipient of the award, teams with Jones to create a meal showcasing Oregon beef. The event starts with a reception, followed by dinner. The cost is $65 per person, and includes gratuity and labor surcharge. Register at theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-5177235. FB100
n Easter Sunday (April 21), the Cornerstone Lounge hosts a sumptuous culinary display celebrating the holiday and the season of renewal. The menu includes an omelet station, prime rib, salmon, classic eggs Benedict, pastries and desserts. A kids buffet features favorites for younger members including waffles, tater tots and other treats. Adults have been known to take a chicken strip, or two!
Reservations are required and spots fill up quickly. Seatings are available between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost is $45 for adults, $18 for children ages 4-11, and complimentary for children three and younger. Prices are inclusive. Make reservations online or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235. FB667 After brunch, head out to the Turnaround for the Family Event Committee’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! The mad dash begins at 2 p.m. sharp, and participation is for MAC member children only. Guests may come as spectators. This event is complimentary as always, however, registration is required. Register online or call At Your Service. MEV443
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Take a break from work and school, not the premium MAC experience
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ike American Express, MAC membership has its privileges. After the holidays, when all eyes turn toward the next major vacation, spring break, one of the club’s exclusive benefits might shine a bit brighter than all the rest. Reciprocal clubs are opulent outposts around the world where members can make themselves at home in the manner to which they’ve become accustomed at MAC. In anticipation of this year’s exodus to far-flung destinations, The Winged M picked four partner clubs where members can make the most of their reciprocal perks. For those who are flying further afield, there are recommendations for Chicago and New York. Members staying closer to home will find hospitality of similarly high quality at sister facilities in Seattle and Bend. Wherever members vacation, here’s to taking a little piece of MAC along for the ride.
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Since opening its doors in 1930, the Washington Athletic Club has evolved into one of the nation’s premier city athletic clubs. A must-see downtown Seattle landmark — whether for a first visit to the Emerald City or as a seasoned Seattle traveler — the WAC’s historic Clubhouse stands as a testament to its rich history.
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AWBREY GLEN GOLF CLUB At the very heart of the Awbrey Glen Golf Club experience is the magnificent 18 hole championship Bunny Mason-designed course. Playing from just under 5,400 to over 7,000 yards from the tips, each memorable hole offers golfers enough difficulty to be challenging without being unfair or relying on gimmicks. Soaring views, numerous lakes and spectacular rock outcroppings provide the kind of beauty available only in Bend and Central Oregon. The club’s Learning Center is one of the finest in the Northwest. It features a dual-ended driving range with Central Oregon’s only five-hole par-three course. Open year round, it’s perfect for all ages, but particularly for families and young golfers. After all, Awbrey Glen is an officially designated U.S. Kids Golf Family Course. After golf, dine in the casual Grill Room, in the lovely Dining Room, or outside on the deck. The wine list features fine Northwest wines and other noteworthy selections. A letter of introduction from MAC is required prior to reserving a tee time. To learn more about Awbrey Glen, visit awbreyglen.com.
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TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RECIPROCAL CLUB PRIVILEGES: • You must be a member in good standing and at least 21 years of age. • Contact At Your Service to have a Letter of Introduction issued to the club you wish to visit. • Letters of introduction are valid for 30 days from the date issued. A complete list of MAC’s reciprocal clubs (in 26 states, plus Washington D.C. and 10 countries!) is at theMAC.com. Call At Your Service at 503-517-7235 for more information about reciprocal clubs and privileges. Contact each reciprocal club directly to inquire about guest fees and to make reservations for overnight accommodations or dining. Ask the reciprocal club about fees for facility use, dress code or other guest rules.
UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO Whether heading to Chicago for business, shopping, theater or sightseeing, the University Club of Chicago feels like home away from home in an ideal downtown location. With the new additions of the Parliament, a contemporary rooftop restaurant with views of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and the Living Room, a casual bar and lounge, the Club has more to offer than ever before. Guests can enjoy diverse dining experiences, a library, reading room and business center during their stay. Its 59 cozy, beautifully appointed guest rooms offer exclusive amenities, including Restoration Hardware bedding and Molton Brown European bath products.
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The University Club of Chicago’s athletic facilities span more than 20,000 square feet and include a strength training center, cardio center, seven squash courts, two golf simulators, a five-lane lap pool and more. Stay in and be treated to an in-house (or in-room) massage, tour the art collection, or take a squash lesson with one of their resident pros. Or explore Chicago from this unbeatable location! Multnomah Athletic Club members may make guest room reservations by calling 312-726-2840, emailing reservations@ucco.com. or at ucco. com/guestrooms using the promo code REC. A letter of introduction from MAC is required 30 days prior to arrival. To learn more about the University Club of Chicago, please visit ucco.com.
NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB Founded in 1868, the New York Athletic Club is among the world’s most celebrated private clubs. The NYAC’s history has long been interwoven with the Olympic Games. In fact, club members have won 271 Olympic medals, 151 gold! So, it goes without saying that the NYAC boasts athletic facilities that compare with the finest imaginable, all of which are open to members and guests. The Club’s social and dining facilities are equally renowned. In the City House, located in midtown Manhattan, the Main Dining Room has stunning views of New York’s Central Park, while the Cocktail Lounge and Tap Room have an ambiance that is uniquely welcoming. Most of the NYAC’s 187 overnight guest rooms are refurbished and are comparable with the finest accommodations
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Spring Break: Get Ready and Keep It Going at MAC Club has plenty of ways to prepare for vacation, and preserve the recreation after the fact
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on’t like the weather in Oregon? Just wait a few minutes. It’ll change. Even if Mark Twain was talking about New England in his original quote, the concept rings true for Oregonians, who have to plan their spring break trips without the benefit of a psychic. Whether those vacations take members around the world or just across town, MAC has enough offerings to prepare them for nearly any form of recreation. “We can always help members,” says Outdoor Manager Chad Failla. “Whether we offer it or not, our department is an avenue to get wherever they want to go. Even if we don’t do hands-on training, we can always make recommendations.” Plus, when that all-too-fleeting week is through, the club provides ways to make members feel like they’re still on vacation. Got hooked on beach volleyball on the sands of Southern California? Nothing will replace the sun, but playing with fellow net ninjas at Adult Volleyball Open Gym (2:30-3:30 & 9-10 p.m. Tuesdays in the West Gym) might help members avoid full-on withdrawal. Whether planning ahead or looking fondly back, find out how MAC can enhance the magic of spring break.
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People, Get Ready “Spring break is interesting because all of the seasons are still on. There’s still snow, it could potentially be warm enough to get into the rivers, and so you’re kind of looking at everything,” Failla says. “In terms of our programs, cycling starts, but ski’s not done yet. You can get into climbing at that point, depending on weather. Basically, everything is super weatherdependent here in the Northwest.” Anyone planning on spending their spring break exploring regional natural beauty will find plenty of value in MAC’s Outdoor program. Powder hounds can take advantage of the annual Sun Valley trip that’s been a tradition for 20-plus years. Activities abound for the whole family, and all at a competitive price. Registrations are due (reservations@sunvalley.com) no later than the first week of March. Those who prefer their sports a bit less frosty might take a trek with MAC Walking & Hiking. Whether in search of inspiration for planning a mountain adventure, or simply looking to train for a longer wilderness walk, there’s plenty to be found in The Journey email newsletter each month.
Members also can take lessons or get top-rope belay certified in the club’s indoor climbing gym, or learn to roll a kayak from the safety of the 50-meter Pool. “This is their comfort zone. It’s not intimidating, so they can come here and learn their skills in a controlled environment. That way, when they go outside, it’s a better experience,” Failla says. There’s also plenty at the club to help those headed to warmer climates get ready to worship at the altar of the sun. Scuba certification is offered in the 50-meter Pool, and swim lessons are a great idea for increasing safety and satisfaction no matter what the weather is like. Surprise the significant other with dance lessons to set the night life on fire, or take a group exercise class to tone that beach body. Those who like to compete in the heat also can step up their games. Personal Training Supervisor Andy Shupp creates custom routines to help drive golf skills further, and the MAC Tennis program will gladly get members experience on the court ahead of playing their families for bragging rights.
Get Back, MAC, Do It Again Sadly, spring break lasts only one week, and back to work we go. But just because the vacation is over, it doesn’t mean the relaxation and recreation must abruptly derail. MAC’s restaurants, from 1891 to Joe’s, can keep feelings of festivity and frivolity alive and well with a range of palate pleasers. Make a reservation at the former and enjoy a luxurious dining experience any time of year. Stop by the latter for a fresh fruit smoothie to give even the most grueling workout a tropical flavor. “Sometimes, spring break turns into a ‘go-go-go’ experience,” says Wellness Manager Will Cath. “It’s important to take a little time for yourself when you return.” Wellness has plenty of offerings for prioritizing self-care, from massages with one of their licensed therapists, to yoga classes, to consultations with the club’s naturopath to encourage quality sleep and peak performance. Scheduling a tennis match, or even battling in table tennis, can also be a good way to perpetuate that playing-hooky feeling, as can swimming in any of the club’s pools. Perhaps consider joining the weekly water volleyball game, or rallying with friends over pickleball. Lastly, just as the Outdoor program can prepare members for spring break, it also can create the illusion that it never ended. Why not see the streets or mountain trails from the seat of a bike? Cycling and Mountain Biking lead adventures whenever the weather permits (see page 70). If it’s sunny enough, consider getting out on a lake or river via kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or even with a fishing pole in hand. “We have a lot of people here who are highly qualified folks in the outdoor industry,” Failla says. “It’s hard to offer everything, but we can at least be an educational resource. We know everybody out there. If you want to learn to cross-country ski, we might not offer it ourselves, but we know where to go. Use us for that. Stop by and ask us questions.” —Jake Ten Pas
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A History of Helping Those in Need Charity has fed people who are homeless and low-income in downtown Portland for nearly 70 years By Jake Ten Pas
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or 67 years, the Blanchet House of Hospitality has provided high-quality meals to Portland’s homeless and lowincome populations free of charge. Anyone in need can get a hot meal, and with no ideological strings attached. There’s no need to sit through a sermon or say a prayer. Since 1952, 16 million people have been fed, and 10,000 men housed. “It’s always been grassroots,” says Jim O’Hanlon who, along with Gene Feltz, is one of two surviving founders of Blanchet House who also are MAC members. “We didn’t want the government telling us we had to do this or that, or anything. See,
we don’t require those we serve to do anything. If you come in here and you’re hungry, you get to eat.” That all of this was born out of the desire to meet girls only makes the story more amazing. In 1938, students at Portland’s all-boys Columbia Prep High School decided they wanted to mingle, and set out to form a fraternity to host social functions. After matriculating to University of Portland, their request to create a chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon was denied. Instead, they founded the Blanchet Club, a social and service organization named after the first
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Catholic Archbishop of Oregon, Francis Norbert Blanchet. Then, World War II happened, and some of the boys behind club didn’t make it back. Blanchet lay dormant until 1947, and O’Hanlon officially joined in 1948 as a sophomore at UP. With the help of classmates and friends such as Kevin Collins; the Harrington brothers, Dan and Bernie; Pat Carr; Hugh McGinnis; Dan Christianson; Joe Petrusich; and Father Francis Kennard, O’Hanlon and Feltz got Blanchet House properly off the ground — or on the ground, helping those stuck there — in February of 1952.
“At the beginning, we were always fighting just to get food, money, and everything else we needed to get it up and running,” O’Hanlon says. “All these years later, the system is the same. We take them in, we feed them, we shelter them, and we give them clothes if we’ve got them. There are people who need our help, and those are the ones we want to help.” “The number who need our help is the same as it ever was,” Feltz adds. “We’re essentially in the same location, even though we’re in a new building. The need for meals to be served has not changed.”
New Day Dawning As founding chaplin of the Blanchet House, Father Kennard helped to shape its mission, and was directly inspired by the works of Dorothy Day. A journalist and Catholic convert who crusaded for women’s suffrage, economic equality, pacifism and, most applicable to Kennard’s new charge, direct aid for people who are homeless, Day’s own house of hospitality in New York served as model for Blanchet’s mission. “It was Kennard’s direction that kept us alive,” O’Hanlon says. “Without him, the club wouldn’t have lasted. What he taught us, and where he took us, is the glue that held us together all these years.” Together, they found a building on the corner of 4th and Glisan that was being put to considerably less productive use. “The place we were looking at was a gambling joint down below and a house of ill repute up above,” O’Hanlon explains. Their monthly rent on the first floor of the building was $35. In order to staff their kitchen and serving line, the founders followed Day’s example of putting those receiving assistance to work feeding their fellow homeless. Soon, they realized that these volunteers needed a place to sleep, and Blanchet expanded into the rest of the building. In 1956, on the strength of an $8,000 down payment they collected by raffling off a donated Chrysler, Blanchet House bought the whole structure for the now inconceivably low sum of $24,000. Along with the Riley House on NW 18th Ave., which has served a variety of purposes over the years, the other key piece of real estate in this saga is a 60-acre farm in Carlton. There, another Blanchet House program helps men to get sober and deal with personal issues far from the temptations of city life.
All of this happened before 1962, and until the early 2000s, not much changed for the Blanchet House. They continued to serve people who are homeless and low-income six days a week, and the families behind the scenes grew closer. While parents would meet to plan the future of Blanchet after Saturday mass, their kids would play together. Jim’s son, Ed, remembers it fondly. “That was one of my favorite things as a kid, was going to those meetings with all these Feltzes and Christiansons,” Ed recalls. “They would bring three or four kids from every family, and we would just goof around while [the adults] would have their meeting.” While the future might not have been on the kids’ minds back in those carefree days, it’s clear that their parents’ priorities were taking root, and paving the way for the next generation of Blanchet House.
Family Tradition Change is inevitable, even for steadfast institutions and timeless traditions. Until roughly 2004, when they hired an executive director, the Blanchet House didn’t have a single paid employee. Current Executive Director Greg Baker, the house’s second employee, was hired about five years ago. After Baker came on board, the house brought on a development and marketing team, along with case workers to ensure the individuals they serve are given the greatest chance of success, both while living on the premises and after they leave its security. Another first came in November of 2018, when the board of Blanchet House appointed its first woman president, Emily Harrington. Harrington first got to know Blanchet while completing her Christian service hours there as a student at Central Catholic High School and UP, and was asked to join the board in 2013 because of her role as a family nurse practitioner and experience caring for vulnerable populations. Also a MAC member, she is the wife of former NFL quarterback and Portland businessman Joey Harrington, whose grandfather and great uncle were Blanchet founders Bernie and Dan, respectively. “I am humbled by the trust extended to me from both the Blanchet staff and the Board of Directors to lead this wonderful organization,” Emily says. “We have many things on the horizon in 2019 at
both our downtown and Carlton locations that are high mission impact and speak to the evolving needs of our homeless community. “Being homeless or unsheltered is more of a complex problem than most people are aware of,” Harrington continues. “Mental health, addiction, trauma, poor access to approachable and affordable health care services and a whole other host of unfortunate social determinants make the task of addressing homelessness in our city extremely daunting.” Joining her on the current board are fellow founding family and MAC members Ed O’Hanlon, Jon Christianson, Dan Petrusich and Rich Ulring, who also is connected to the Harrington clan through marriage. But if the various family trees involved in the Blanchet House can appear complex, its larger mission of taking care of Portland’s growing homeless population remains simple and true to the organization’s roots. In 2012, that mission got a big boost when, after 10 years of planning, Blanchet House opened its new LEED Platinumcertified headquarters at 3rd Ave. and Glisan St. A bigger, better building has given them the chance to feed even more men and women, as well as allowing those waiting in line to queue inside, out of the elements. In 2015, Blanchet House also found a new way to generate money to serve its mission in the form of annual brunch fundraisers, held in the same dining room where they serve free meals throughout the year. While the food at the house is known around Portland as being some of the most nutritious and delicious available to people who are homeless, the cuisine offered at these brunches is of an even higher caliber. That’s thanks to the culinary talents of MAC’s own Executive Chef Philipe Boulot and Sous Chef Deanna Bascom.
In the Club This year, Boulot and Bascom are bringing the brunch to the club, when Blanchet House hosts its fundraiser in The Ballroom on Saturday, March 3. “I am extremely grateful to the MAC for so graciously hosting us on this very impactful day for the organization,” Harrington says. “This is the first year we have moved offsite for this luncheon. We have always recognized how much of Blanchet’s story is told in the Continued on page 34
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After nearly 70 years, Blanchet House remains true to its founding principles of helping people who are hungry. In the story of Al Riley, Jim O’Hanlon sees the embodiment of the hope and selflessness that it takes to make a difference in the world.
Blanchet House President Emily Harrington volunteering in the dining room.
Continued from page 33 details of our dining room, in the abundance of the meal, and by the faces of those we serve.” Fortunately, she is confident that her team will “bring the Blanchet spirit to MAC.” “The ample space that MAC is sharing with us allows Blanchet to share our story, develop new partnerships and invite others in to be part of the solution to end homelessness.” Jim and Ed O’Hanlon also point out that, while the MAC tables accommodate 10 people, “You only get nine, because one is taken.” That seat will be filled by one of the people Blanchet House has served, allowing those who support the house of hospitality’s charitable mission to meet the people whose lives they’re changing. “This just allows us more space. The dining room at Blanchet House is a really finite space, which was limiting the amount of people able to be involved,” Ed says. “Plus, MAC is just a nice, beautiful location.” “I think if people know it’s at the Multnomah Athletic Club, they’ll say, ‘Oh, well, we don’t care what happens. We’ll go there!’ You know what I mean?” Jim adds.
Future’s So Bright With the assistance of donors at this year’s brunch, Blanchet House is plotting its next moves, and looking for ways to continue to address the changing needs of the homeless population. “Not only will this move of location to the MAC Ballroom allow a 50 percent increase in
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“Time won’t permit a resume of all that he did or accomplished,” Jim says. “Suffice it to say, it can be summed up when then Archbishop William Levada, now Cardinal Levada, bestowed on Al the Benemerenti Medal, the highest award given to a lay person by the Vatican for promoting social justice and providing help for the poor.”
capacity, but it will provide an opportunity for Blanchet House to grow the financial and community support of our case management and transitional living programs,” says Development Director Kelly Lyons. In addition to exploring new uses for the Riley House, which might include clinical or other community outreach functions, both O’Hanlons are looking forward to updating the Carlton property and expanding its potential. In the years since that facility opened, it’s become a fully functional farm, as well as a steady producer of Adirondack chairs and other fine woodwork. Listening to Jim and Ed talk about the farm, it’s hard not to think of a Catholic monastery. Between the sobriety, the hard work, and the dedication to a common cause, its guests resemble monks working at penitence and redemption. “Seeing it myself, it showed me that we were doing some real good there,” Jim says. While Blanchet House might not make spiritual demands of those it helps, Jim definitely hopes that people feel inspired by the acts of kindness to be better people and pay the kindness forward to others.
Call Me Al While telling the long, circular story of Blanchet House, Jim pauses to reflect on one of its defining protagonists, a man named Al Riley. Long before the program paid its employees, Riley answered a call from Father Louis Weis of St. Mary’s Cathedral for a “man to run the show.” For more than 30 years, from the early 1960s to the early ‘90s, he served as the executive director, dedicating his life to service through the house’s humanitarianism.
There were many other generous souls who enabled Blanchet House’s mission over the years — too many to name them all, in fact. Still, O’Hanlon tries, citing the contributions of organizations as diverse as: St. Vincent, Providence, Franz Bakery, the businessmen of Produce Row, the Oregon Food Bank, St. Mary’s Jesuit, and the Oregon Convention Center. All told, an average of 5,000 volunteers give their time each year, and countless foundations provide funds to keep Blanchet capable of supporting the city’s most vulnerable citizens. Circling back to Father Kennard, Jim paraphrases the beliefs that still seem to drive the work of a new generation: “Do something really meaningful. Find God in the streets, and go out and live the gospels.” “There is no question that Blanchet as an organization is in far better condition than when it started,” he says. “We started in 1952 with strong principles, and have followed them ever since.” u Members interested in raising awareness of Blanchet House’s meals programs can pick up cards to hand out either at the brunch on Sunday, March 3 or any time from At Your Service. Brunch tickets are available for purchase at blanchethouse. org/brunch2019.
MAC Basketball Committee Supports the Community
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uring the winter holidays, Multnomah Athletic Club’s Basketball Committee prepared and served breakfast at New Avenues for Youth, a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of, and intervention in, youth homelessness in Portland. It was an excellent opportunity for committee members to interact with and encourage young adults to overcome barriers and realize their full potential. In addition to their time, the committee made a $500 donation to show its support of the organization. Over the years, the club’s Basketball Committee has passionately supported causes and charitable organizations that are important to members of the MAC Hoops community. Past beneficiaries of these efforts have included the Boys & Girls Club of Portland and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Proceeds from the Basketball Committee’s annual events, such as the Hack Hoop Open, Poker Tournament and
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EVENTS The Events pages feature athletic, social, culinary and cultural events happening in March and April. March 1-31 MAC Dining Month at 1891 There’s no need to leave MAC to experience the range of flavors and incredible value of Portland Dining Month. See page 23 for more information.
Sunday, March 3 MAC U16 Friendly Volleyball Tournament 8:30 a.m. Twelve teams from the Portland area compete in this MAC-hosted tournament. Admission to watch is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. For more information, email volleyball@themac.com.
Monday, March 4 Duplicate Bridge
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March 1-31
Friendly Volleyball Tournament
March 3
Duplicate Bridge
March 4, 18
Member Art Show
March 7-April 5
Drops & Hops
March 8-10
Indoor Triathlon Spring
March 10
Trivia Night
March 11
Listen & Learn: WASPS in WWII
March 12
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Walking England Coast to Coast
March 12
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Business Networking
March 13
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St. Patrick’s Day With Early Birds
March 15
Junior Dance
March 15
Regional PCAC Basketball
March 15-16
MAC Dance: Annual Mini-Recital
March 17
History Book Group
March 18
Wayfinder Beer Dinner
March 21
Meet Your Butcher
March 22
Family Friday: Camp Preview
March 22
50s+ Brunch
March 25
Evening Literary Group
March 26
L’Ecole No. 41 Wine Dinner
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Thursday, March 7-April 5 Member Art Show Bring a submission of original art to the Reading Lounge between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4. An opening reception for artists is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. The show opens to all members on March 7. MEV804
Friday, March 8Sunday, March 10 Drops & Hops The beloved squash tournament, returns for a second year. Open to members and nonmembers. Register at theMAC.com.
Sunday, March 10 Indoor Triathlon Sprint
8:30-10 a.m. Last Monday of the Month
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This competition (200-meter swim, 12-miles on a stationary bike, and a twomile run on the indoor track ) is free and open to all MAC members. Individuals and relay teams are encouraged. Meet at the 50-meter Pool. Post-race light eats provided for participants. See the Tri-Run board on the basement level for sign-up details. Continued on page 38 MARCH 2019
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Monday, March. 11 Trivia Night - Sold Out 7-9 p.m. The Social Activities Committee welcomes members ages 21 and older to an evening of fresh factoids and friendly competition. Registration required. MEV572
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The bimonthly MAC Professional Business Networking Group is moderated by Dave Hanna, facilitator and principal at Viewpoint Strategic Facilitation. The cost is $5 for members, $7 for guests. Register at theMAC.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. MEV314
Friday, March. 15 St. Patrick’s Day With Early Birds 5:45-6:45 a.m. Kick off St. Patrick’s Day early with Irish treats, coffee and perhaps a wee dram of green beer. Emerald green clothing or costumes are encouraged, but not required. The party takes place in the parking lot of St. Patrick’s Church, 1635 NW 19th Ave. No registration necessary.
EVENTS Friday, March 15 Junior Dance 7-9 p.m.
In honor of March Madness, sometimes known as “The Big Dance,” attendees are invited to wear their favorite team’s jersey, enjoy basketball activities, and watch a game on the big screen when not showing off their moves on the dance floor. Middle school students can purchase one guest pass while supplies last. The cost is $15 for members and $17 for guests. YPD034
Friday, March 15Saturday, March 16 Regional PCAC Basketball Tournament The Pacific Coast Athletic Clubs Regional Tournament comes to MAC. Email basketball@themac.com or visit the Court Sports office on the basement level for more information.
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Saturday-Sunday, May 18-19 Father Daughter Dance Reservations for this year’s dance open at 10 a.m. Monday, March 18, for members only. Reservations for guests open at 10 a.m. Monday, April 1, if space is available. Tickets cost $55 for member adults and children older than 12, and $40 for children ages 12 and younger. Guest tickets are $65 and $45. Register at theMAC. com or call At Your Service at 503-5177235. MEV429-31
Monday, March 18 Duplicate Bridge 12:30-3:30 p.m.
History Book Group 6:30 p.m. The group has selected Jörn Leonhard’s Pandora’s Box: A History of the First World War, which examines the war’s causes and impacts from a 2018 perspective.
Thursday, March 21 Wayfinder Beer Dinner 5-9 p.m., Sports Pub Dishes are prepared to compliment Wayfinder’s world-class lagers and ales. No reservations accepted. See page 23 for more info.
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at how beef is cut with MAC butchers Matt Davis and JP Cassidy. Meet the owner of Bingham Cattle, and learn more about the farm-totable journey of their dry-aged beef. Cost is $25 per person. Registration is required. See page 22 for more information.
Family Friday: Camp Preview 6-8:30 p.m., West Gym Learn more about MAC summer camps and activities with a special highlight of some of this year’s programs, and play the summer camp Bingo game. Highlights include new tennis, flag football, family karate and disc golf. Bring the whole family for a night of free fun and games! For more info, email youthprograms@ themac.com.
EVENTS Monday, March 25 50s+ Brunch 8:30-10 a.m., Sports Pub Meet up, eat and mingle! No registration required.
Tuesday, March 26 Evening Literary Group 7 p.m. MAC Evening Literary Readers have selected Edmund de Waal’s novel The Hare With the Amber Eyes for discussion.
Thursday, March 28 L’Ecole No. 41 Wine Dinner 6 p.m. L’Ecole’s winemaker has selected wines to pair with a specially crafted menu by Executive Sous Chef Philip Oswalt. Reservations are required. See page 23 for more information.
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5:30 p.m. The Social Activities Committee hosts another Pitch Tournament. The cost is $45 for members, $53 for guests, which includes a light buffet, no-host bar and a $10 buy-in. Basic knowledge of Pitch, as well as a partner, are required to play. Partners must sign up together. For more information, contact Amber Schlossmacher at aschlossmacher@themac.com. MEV580
Friday, April 5 Family Friday: Pirates & Mermaids 6-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 6 Drew White Long Haul Sport and Speed Climbing Competition 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Contact climbing@themac.com for information. Continued on page 42
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Sunday, April 7 MAC Balladeers Men’s Chorus Annual Concert
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2-4 p.m., The Ballroom
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This year’s theme, Ridin’ and Singin’, brings to the stage Old West ballads, American songbook favorites, folk songs by the Silver Foxes duo, and a solo piano selection by accompanist Paul Nelsen. Admission is free. Members and guests are welcome. A reception with light hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar follows.
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Award-winning local stylist Scarlet Chamberlin gives tips on cleaning out cluttered closets, where to shop and what to look for depending on body type, budget and lifestyle. The cost is $26 for members, $29 for guests, and includes lunch. Attendees are asked to bring up to three articles of clothing. MEV678
EVENTS Sunday, April 14 MelloMacs Spring Sing-Along 3-5 p.m., The Ballroom Sing-along with the MelloMacs as they recreate favorite songs from the iconic TV show American Bandstand — hosted by Dick Clark from 1956 until 1989. The dance floor will be open and song lyrics available. The program is free and open to all MAC members and their guests. Grab a drink at the bar and enjoy complimentary refreshments during the show.
Monday, April 15 History Book Group Join the group for a discussion of Janet Wallach’s biography Desert Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia.
Tuesday, April 16 Listen & Learn: Oregon Zoo and Endangered Species 6:30-8 p.m. Oregon Zoo Director Dr. Don Moore shares stories of the zoo’s unconventional approaches to saving endangered species. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for guests. MEV374
Oregon Beef Council Dinner 6-9 p.m.
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Join MAC Executive Chef Phillippe Boulot and the Oregon Beef Council for a dinner honoring the council’s 2019 Chef of the Year, Damon Jones of Silvies Valley Retreat. Reservations required. See page 23 for more information.
Wednesday, April 17 First-Time Home Buyer’s Talk 6:30 p.m. New to real estate? Thinking about buying a home soon or just need a refresher? Join the 20s/30s Committee and Robert Day for a presentation about what to expect when buying or selling a home and the state of the residential real estate market. After retiring from professional basketball in 2016, Day merged his knowledge of financial markets and his love for people to become a mortgage advisor with Root. The event cost is $8 and includes light appetizers. MEV544 Continued on page 44
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Thursday, April 18 Buoy Brewing Beer Dinner 5-9 p.m., Sports Pub No reservations accepted.
Anne Amie Vineyards Wine Dinner 6-9 p.m. Reserve a spot at theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.
Friday, April 19 Family Friday: Gymnastics & Dance 6-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt
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9 a.m.-2 p.m. On Easter Sunday, the Cornerstone Lounge hosts a sumptuous culinary display. An egg hunt for members only follows at 2 p.m. in the Turnaround. There’s no charge, but registration is required. (MEV443) See page 23 for brunch reservation information.
Tuesday, April 23 Evening Literary Group
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Tuesday, May 6 Listen & Learn: Keeping Plastic out of the Pacific Join Environment Oregon for a discussion of the impact that plastic pollution has on wildlife and the natural environment, and what individuals can do to prevent it. MEV375
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ANNUAL MEETING
PRESIDENT’S REPORT PRESENTED BY OUTGOING PRESIDENT GRANT YOSHIHARA DURING THE 128TH ANNUAL MEETING FEB. 5, 2019
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am honored to have been able to serve as your president this year. Our accomplishments 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, D’Anne O’Neill, Dave Brezinski, and John Helmer III — you have provided great leadership for the team of trustees. And I want to thank my wonderful wife, Colleen, who has greatly supported me throughout the three years of board service.
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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, Executive Chef Philippe Boulot, Facilities Director John Sterbis, and their teams, who’ve all transformed our club to inform, entertain, and feed us in such style tonight. Our accomplishments this year include a continuation of positive developments started last year and the start of some changes you should see progressing over the next years. First, we continued the high level of cooperation between the board and the club’s Executive Leadership Team.
That team consists of General Manager Norm Rich, Finance & Accounting Director Lindsey Bakker, Athletic & Wellness Director Elsa Lemoine, Technology Director Matt Abraham, Member Services Director Lisa Virtue, Marketing Communications Director Jen Scott, Human Resources Director Alison Beppler, Facilities Director John Sterbis, Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry, and Director of Operational Efficiency Melania Oppat. In the past year, the Board and Executive Leadership Team have worked diligently to ensure completion of a strategic direction for the club and begin execution on key initiatives that are identified in the plan. Our first area of focus has been on implementing strategies that will build a stronger database that can support improved operational decision-making. Frankly, our depth and quality of data has been
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ANNUAL MEETING (left): Holly Lekas and Grant Yoshihara
insufficient for supporting sound decisionmaking. The initial step in this effort has been focused on membership. We have collected better and deeper data on current member needs and wants, as well as what future members desire in an athletic and social club. This has been done using surveys as well as focus groups. We have also built a framework for objectively assessing programs and services and now are tasked with enriching this database. The information gathered and comparative analysis will help guide our efforts to ensure that we make the necessary changes to meet the needs of current members while also taking steps to evolve programs and services to sustain future member interest. We have recently received additional information that we hope will improve accessibility to the club. While parking capacity in the neighborhood remains a challenge, we have seen some improvements with the implementation of the program to exclude non-member parking during peak times. However, we recognize
the need for better planning and technology and are evaluating options that will improve peak-time forecasting and better monitor usage. Acquiring additional parking capacity is a significant investment and permitting risk, but we expect to continue to investigate all options to improve member access. We are also focused on improving site safety and security, especially given changes in the neighborhood with the unfortunate trend of increasing homelessness and crime. The results of a recent audit by an independent firm were just received and we are now working to prioritize and implement improvements to ensure safety and security for our members and staff. After over a year of evaluation, an extremely difficult decision was made last month to sunset the member coach program in order to reduce legal and financial risk to the club and its members. We are now identifying sport-specific needs to
support this difficult transition during 2019 with the hope of limiting the impact on our athletic programs. Lastly, I will note that we have begun a broad evaluation of ways to improve our exercise, conditioning, and fitness class capacity as part of our broader wellness initiative. We have seen increasing use of these facilities, and the trend is not expected to change, locally or nationally. The space evaluation is just now being completed and will then be integrated into the larger effort that includes developing a new long-range Facility Master Plan, which we expect to begin this process in 2019. You will continue to see well-planned, systematic change as long as we stay on course with executing the key initiatives of the strategic plan. I believe the new Board of Trustees, the Executive Leadership Team and many member volunteers will continue these efforts that have been launched this past year. WM
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ANNUAL MEETING
50 Year Members were honored at a luncheon on Jan. 18, 2019 and at the Annual Meeting (in alphabetical order): Peter Adams, Carol Adams, William Adams Jr., Michael Allen, John Ball, Patrick Becker, Janet Berg, Kelly Bruun, E. R. Caffall III, Ann Clarke, Mac Allen Culver III, Gaylord Davis, John Doerfler, Patrick Doherty, Sharon English, James Faville, Diana Faville, Patti Fick, Kevin Freeman, Kristen Freiermuth, Charles Fuhrman, James Gilbaugh Jr., Roberta Gilley, Karolyn Gordon, D. Edward Graves, Gail Grebe, Charles Grindell, Ronna Hoffman, Kent Houser, Laurence Janssen, M. Albin Jubitz, Dale Kresge, Raymond Laird, Douglas Leonetti, Michael Locatell, J. D. MacEwan Jr., Bill Macy III, William Maginnis, William McCormick, Charles McCormick III, Mark McCulloch, Donald McKelvey, Walter McMonies Jr., Laurie Miller, Gail Miller, Gilbert Miller, Sydney Miller, David Munro, Omar Noles Jr., Frances Reed Page, Philip Parshley, Barbara Parshley, Mary Perlman, James Peters, Roger Ridings, Spencer Snow, Vivienne Snow, Roger L Staver, John Stevens, Thomas Stevenson III, Marybeth Stiner, Milan Stoyanov, Jean Stoyanov, Cam Thomas, George Thompson, Margot Thompson, Tom Tongue, W. Martin Treece, John Vosmek Jr., Howard Wall Jr., Pat Warren, Frank Warren Jr., Margaret Wood, and Norman Zeller.
McAlpin Award
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Each year, the McAlpin Award is presented to an exceptional MAC member who epitomizes dedication, commitment, leadership and volunteerism. This year’s winner is Sydney Baer.
Outgoing Vice President D’Anne O’Neill presents the McAlpin Award to Sydney Baer.
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Dating back to 1983, Baer has devoted herself to more than 15 committees, including Food & Beverage, Junior Events, Communities and Culture & Style. She has given herself tirelessly to the club, volunteering her time and efforts with a warm smile and an open heart. Her peers describe her as a natural director, one whose leadership style brings forth ideas from others and encourages participation. Baer leads by example; she is reliable, dependable, creative, inclusive and genuine.
Her involvement includes lending her voice to the MelloMacs, and she traveled to Carnegie Hall for a performance in 2018 with the Balladeers. As one of her fellow members pointed out, she was among the first to join MACorps. “She embraced its goals of bringing members together and being good stewards of our neighborhood.” Baer not only serves at MAC, but also around the metropolitan area, giving her time to Urban Gleaners and the Bloom Project, and making bouquets from donated flowers for ailing community members. She is quick with her wit and humble in her efforts. Her sincere love of MAC and the community is an inspiration to all.
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Wall of Fame Induction
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Spencer Raymond, Brian Dooney, Hillary Kresse, Bridget Culp
The pinnacle of MAC athletic prowess is displayed on the Wall of Fame, a virtual athletic timeline members and guests see as they walk in the front door. These athletes are MAC members who have placed first or second in a national open competition, earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, or been nationally recognized for exceptional achievement in sport. Dylan Reid is the latest champion added to the wall. Reid began playing racquetball at MAC at the age of six. He and his younger brother, Sam, took to the sport very quickly, and first represented MAC at the junior national championships in Minneapolis in 1999 at ages six and five. Sam’s skills drove Dylan to improve his game, and at age 10, he started coming into his own on the racquetball court. During Reid’s junior racquetball career, he played in 12 National Championships and earned a spot on the Junior National Team five times. In 2007 at Junior Worlds in Bolivia, Reid beat the top player from Mexico and earned third place. Dylan also had strong finishes at the World Championships in San Luis Potisi, Mexico in 2004; in Juarez, Mexico in 2006; and in Phoenix, Arizona in 2008. Reid was the founding member of Lincoln High School’s racquetball team in 2007, and each year was a top finisher at high school State and National Championships. Dylan also excelled on the baseball field, introducing many of his baseball friends to the sport. This led to a tradition of varsity baseball and softball players honing their footwork and hand-eye skills on the racquetball court, which ultimately led to a Lincoln Racquetball State Championship and a Lincoln Baseball PIL Championship in 2010.
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While attending Washington University in St. Louis, Reid put down his racquet to focus on playing baseball. But once his baseball eligibility was completed, his love for racquetball was rekindled. As a graduate student, Reid represented Washington University at the Collegiate Nationals in Phoenix in 2015, earning a third-place finish. Reid returned to Portland in late 2015, and has won the Oregon State Championships and Pacific Northwest Regional Championships each year since then. In 2017, Reid became the first player to win Men’s Open titles at State and Regional Championships and win U.S. National Singles and U.S. Open titles in the same year. He repeated the feat at National Singles in May 2018 and then started playing only professional divisions. He truly has become an elite player at the highest level of racquetball.
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MEET THE NEW TRUSTEES The Nominating Committee selected four candidates to serve on the Board of Trustees to help lead the club for the next three years. Candidates were presented and voted in at the 2019 Annual Meeting in February.
The sheer number of members who have been MAC trustees during the club’s 128-year history makes it difficult to say with certainty that Chase McPherson is the youngest. But he’s certainly right up there in terms of the youthful energy he brings to his charge of helping to steward the institution into the future. “I have enjoyed my time in the committee system, and I am honored to be asked to be a trustee,” McPherson says. “One reason I accepted the position is to try to give more of a voice to our younger members and younger families, who typically are underrepresented on the trustee level.” Being a first-time father of a 20-monthold son has taught McPherson that things constantly change, and he says that, while it can be tough, it makes life so much more special. “I think my perspective as a father
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“The best listeners are people who not only pay attention to what someone is saying, but also try to understand where they come from.” —Chase McPherson and husband of a young family can help the board gain a different point of view,” he says. McPherson also hopes to expand his own perspective by being present and learning about the club’s rich history and the intricacies of its processes and programs. That includes how the club’s employees help membership behind the
scenes, thinking through how he and his fellow trustees can help guide big projects that may not come to fruition until after his tenure on the board has concluded.
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“What I am most interested in learning about at MAC is how to work collaboratively with everyone to honor our many club traditions…” —Carol Robertson
“The best listeners are people who not only pay attention to what someone is saying, but also try to understand where they come from,” he says. “Understanding a person’s perspective will help you to actually hear what they are saying.” “Most members, including myself, have only had a taste of what all the club has to offer. I’m a big fan of trying new things. I had never played racquetball before, and was asked by a friend to try it out. It would be great if more people tried new things. I’m really excited to join my fellow trustees on this adventure.”
Carol Robertson Carol Robertson never felt driven to be a trustee. The first time she was asked, she thought her plate was too full. Between her job as a teacher, helping to plan her daughter’s wedding, and her then committee experience being limited to the athletic side of the club, she wasn’t ready. So, she turned down the opportunity. Looking back from her current position as a new trustee, however, it seems to her that everything she’s done in her life has helped to prepare her for this opportunity. “My childhood in Northeast Portland taught me perseverance and resilience. My public-school education taught me to understand and appreciate diversity, as well as to value having academic and athletic goals that required hard work to achieve,” she says. “Educating children during my 31-year career in the Beaverton School District taught me the value and satisfaction of making this world a better place, one individual at a time.”
Clearly, Robertson never stops learning. Her 45 years of MAC membership have taught her the value of friendships, and her grown children continue to teach her how to be the best mom and grandma she can be. They also inspire her to constantly better herself. Given how many moving pieces MAC has, she’s going to need these lessons and more to accomplish all that she hopes to during her time as a trustee. “The committee is entrusting me and my fellow trustees to be a part of MAC’s complicated governance, and to do what is best for each and every member,” she says. “I believe most situations — from the smoothest to the thorniest — can be resolved in a win-win fashion. But this takes time and careful consideration on the part of all parties.” “My biggest hope for my time on the board is to park my ego outside the door, put aside any personal agendas, and do solely what is best for the club.” This dedication extends to her involvement not just with club governance, but also to enjoying the rich athletic and social life the club offers. Robertson plays squash and tennis, cycles, skis, frequents the Exercise and Conditioning Room, and takes a stretching class at least once a week. She also genuinely likes serving on committees, and describes them as a “community of people I enjoy.”
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“What I am most interested in learning about at MAC is how to work collaboratively with everyone to honor our many club traditions, while at the same time bringing relevancy to MAC for all members.”
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Robert Torch For a man with a last name that means to burn, Robert Torch sure seems to build a lot of bridges. The former corporate finance lawyer has enjoyed the fine art of teamwork ever since he was a kid playing soccer, baseball and basketball. “What I ultimately enjoyed most about my law career was working within a team towards a common goal,” he says. “I love helping to solve problems, and am hoping that my experience will contribute to the board’s sound decision making.”
“My favorite aspect of life at MAC is the breadth of athletic and social offerings,” he continues. “I love variety and trying new things, and I don’t think there are too many social events or sports at the club that I haven’t tried, at least recreationally.”
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“Input from our members helps the MAC to be able to service a wide range of people. When you stay active and involved through volunteering, you can impact lives.”
All of this experience has helped Torch to understand and appreciate the extraordinary amount of time that board members, and especially officers, spend volunteering their time. He’s also seen increased alignment between the board and the Executive Leadership Team on aspects of the club’s overall operations. “I’d like to help continue to foster that type of relationship, as I think that is critical to MAC maintaining its reputation as one of the top athletic and social clubs in the U.S.” “The constant challenge is being able to strike a good balance between competing interests among club members,” he says. “I am going to try very hard to listen to members’ concerns and suggestions and to help the board and ELT to make the best decisions we can in the interests of the majority of the members.”
Torch first joined MAC as a nonresident member in 2008, before becoming a resident member upon moving from London to Portland in 2011. His first taste of committee life came when he joined Budget & Finance in 2013, and he immediately “found it interesting learning about the club’s finances and helping to review and recommend an annual budget that allows MAC to continue to offer premier athletic and social experiences, while keeping dues increases at a reasonable level.” After serving on a couple of ad hoc committees, he took what seemed to him the next logical step. “I put my name in the hat to be on the Athletics Committee, in large part because even though I participate in a number of sports at MAC, I’ve never become very involved in any one particular sport. It’s been fun getting to know the various people and committees involved in MAC athletic programs.”
take the next step of becoming a trustee, she says, “I thought it would be a challenge, and that I’d have something to offer the club as a longtime member.”
“The constant challenge is being able to strike a good balance between competing interests among club members.” —Robert Torch
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Zander’s own life has certainly been positively impacted by the club in a number of ways. She’s enjoyed taking Italian, art classes, Pilates and other fitness classes, among a breadth of offerings over the years. She’s an avid tennis player, and has played on many teams in her time at MAC, including at the Nationals with her USTA team. Still, she says her favorite aspect of life at MAC is the sense of community. “Volunteering has enabled me to interact
“This is my way of continuing to make the club a place where all of our members want to spend their valuable time.” —Reidun Zander with a wide range of the membership and staff, as well as opened the door to many treasured friendships. The committee system at the MAC is unique and has allowed us to prosper, while other downtown athletic clubs have failed.” Along with her husband, Bill, Reidun represents half of a MAC “power couple,” which continues to shape the club’s cultural life through involvement in a number of key events and initiatives. Members since 1975, both are steeped in all that makes MAC remarkable, and Reidun looks forward to extending that legacy into the future during her time on the board.
Reidun Zander Governing a club the size of MAC is no joke, and Reidun Zander takes her responsibility very seriously. “My hope is to make a contribution on some of the difficult issues that arise at MAC,” she says. Zander has served on many committees, from sport and social to major decisionmaking bodies. When she was asked to
“I was involved in the committee system for many years before raising our children and again after they’d grown,” Zander says. “This is my way of continuing to make the club a place where all of our members want to spend their valuable time.” —Jake Ten Pas
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COMMITTEES Standing, Board and Other Committee Reports Athletic
Communications
House
• Educated and integrated new Athletic Committee members.
• The long-awaited website relaunch, the first of a two-part update, was well received, with great improvements in design, organization and functionality.
• Made four offers of minimum sanction (three of which were accepted).
• Worked to improve communication with sport committees and help their leadership to run productive meetings.
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• Educated sport committee volunteers on the importance of process, including the improvement of minutes (both timing and content) and crafting policy adjustments in regard to diversified sports. These changes will improve efficiencies and help meet increased committee needs. u Committee members: Chair Nathan Ayotte, Julia Hall, Jeff Simpson, Mark van der Veer, Mark Wigginton, Marcella Renner, Mary Kay Rodman, Bill Zander, Scott Dougherty, Richard Horswell, Jan Jackson, Joe Murphy, Rob Torch, Debbie Williams
Budget & Finance • Monthly monitoring of revenue and expenses. • Developed and recommended 2019 operating and capital budgets. • Continued implementation of the funding strategy intended to achieve $38 million facility replacement fund by 2023.
Alison • In partnership with Rosenblum the House Committee, reviewed communications around some of the club’s most impactful rule infractions and made recommendations to enable education and support around their enforcement. • Took steps to redefine how the joint Communications Committee-Department team works together, especially as MAC communications are modernized in support of the strategic plan, and worked to help the joint team best represent the voice of the members going forward. u Committee members: Co-chairs Alison Rosenblum and Jim Crystal, Jack Phillips, Tricia Carey, Sheri Anderson, Amy Gaddis, Carrie Stevens, Beverly Davis, Whitney Mountain, Meagan Kalez, Judith Perry
Diversity Admissions
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• Reviewed and recommended insurance renewal. u Committee members: Chair Dave Brezinski, Scott Stevens, Laura Martin, Joseph Anthony, MacGregor Hall, Tom Sidley, Deanna Wilson, Jeff Gudman, Allison Lee, Hunt Norris Jr., Mary Turina, Kandis Brewer Nunn, Tammy Miller,Ella Mills, Melissa Nelson
• Received 27 Diversity Admissions Program membership worksheets. After interviews, 24 candidates were invited to apply for membership and three were declined. • In addition to a fall Diversity Admissions Maryam Open House, the first Zare networking event was held to bring together incoming and newer members (along with their sponsors) who have joined MAC through the DAP. Due to the gathering’s success, two networking events are planned for 2019. u Committee members: Chair Maryam Zare, Ron Fraback, Juliana Gellman, Antonia Green, Aaron Paulson, Nicholas Cook, Nancy Yen Shipley, Erika Wrenn, Debbie Bensching, Lisanne Butterfield, Willie Halliburton, Jenny Kim
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• Conducted 20 investigations; several were quite serious and time consuming.
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u Committee members: Chair Lorne Dauenhauer, Fred Gast Jr., Mary O’Connor, Rosalie Stevenson, Reidun Zander, Ann Blume, Victoria Murphy, Dana Rasmussen, Teri Simpson, Marilyn Whitaker, John Becker, Stephen Brown, Nancy Duhnkrack, Mona Garg, Ann Gerson, Patrick Niedermeyer, Bob Nunn
Member Events • Social committees hosted events throughout the year that were well attended by MAC membership. Many put on by Family Events, 20s/30s, Social Activities, Culture & Style and Seniors Committees sold out.
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• The Holiday Decorating Committee wonderfully decorated MAC for the season in spite of there being fewer volunteers than in past years. • MelloMacs and Balladeers concerts and events were well attended by appreciative audiences. u Committee members: Chair Jean Malnati, Kathleen Elliott, Jay Maxwell, Irma Valdez, Judith Arnell, Amy Lindgren, Emily Owens, Nancy Sergeant, Karen Sheridan, Linda Iverson, Allana Strader, Jennifer Strait, Leanne Wheatley
COMMITTEES Membership
Technology Advisory
• Processed remaining applicants from the 2014 lottery and began reviewing 2017 lottery applicants. In total, the committee recommended 425 applicants for memberCarol Robertson ship, reviewed requests for 525 resignations, 11 medical inactive status, and 13 exceptions to membership policies.
• Worked on stabilization of the current technology environment, including outside consulting and department leadership.
• Separate subcommittees are created when the review of an application results in a request for additional information. Eight such applications were recommended by subcommittees for membership and one was not. • Participated in monthly New Member Receptions, providing information on the club’s activities and facilities. u Committee members: Chair Carol Robertson, Julie Branford, Trink Easterday, Craig Kiest, Steve Yarosh, Sydney Baer, Kathryn Joyce, Esther Nelson, Kelly Strader, Jamie Daigle, Kathy Dodds, Shirley Hoehne, Dianne Johnston, Erin Stammer
Property • Supported Facilities’ mission to provide members with a clubhouse, amenities and equipment that are safe, comfortable, sustainable, attractive, and word class, while maintaining a thoughtful stewardship of the club’s resources.
• Reviewed the existing list of approved capital projects for 2018 and Byron the list from the previGaddis ous four years, many of which were still waiting to be started. Created a more realistic list of prioritized capital projects retargeted toward the goals of MAC’s strategic plan and resultant board charge.
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• Advised and supported the new Technology Director to set the department’s new strategic direction in line with the board charge and project requests from MAC staff. • Identified a four-year technology vision and approach: stabilization efforts (performance, reliability, and security), operational efficiency efforts, and proactive solutioning efforts. u Committee members: Chair Byron Gaddis, Michael Shepherd, David Huffman, Heather Chapman, Joshua Blank, Kyle Johnson, Richard Appleyard
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• Engaged in a months-long capital budgeting process. • Began a project to study the ingress and egress from both the Main Clubhouse and Phase III (parking structure), to the ADA work group. u Committee members: Chair Stephen Barragar, Fred Buller, Rob Fallow, Dan Morris, Donna Wax, Kyle Goulard, Bobbi Knight, Zita Nyitrai, Victor Perry, Tom Bard, Ken Boyko, Diana Callaway, Chase McPherson
• Worked with the club archivist, Marketing Communications and Technology to create an online art catalog for the MAC collection. • Acquired two Stephen Hayes landscapes, hung in the High Lounge. Hayes was recognized as a 2018 Guggenheim Fellow.
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• Engaged framers and restoration professionals to work on pieces by Michele Russo, Shirley Gittelsohn, William Park and Teddy Richardson. Lighting improvements requested and achieved on pieces by Stephen Hayes and Lucinda Parker. • Developing a strategic plan for the next three to five years.
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COMMITTEES Sport Committees Members of sport committees are the important voices of their sport program and community. Through committee meetings and other means of input, sport committees communicate to staff and the Athletic Committee the needs of their participating members. Sport Committeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; end-of-year reports are posted on the Committees page of theMAC.com.
Basketball u Members: Chair Paul Noonan, Dan Baggett, Brian Currier, Mark Plumlee, Eric Heinle, Mark Hesse, James Bennetts, Carling Leon, Brynn McCraken
Cycling u Members: Chair Jim Laird, Charlie Burns, Ben De Graff Julia Hall, Ian Penner, Jerry Powell, Mary Ross, Charles Turner, Wade Younie
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u Members: Chair Kelli Christian, Cinzia Corio-Holman, Lynn Covington, Elizabeth Dayne, Marisol Delaney, Ulrike DeVoto, Richard Horswell, Bridget Martin, Mike Mathews, Kim Rolfs, Ellie Watts, Kristine Pizzuti
Early Birds u Members: Chair Beth Earnest, Sandy Bacon, Ione Clair, Sarah Edstrom, Jan Frutiger (Tysoe), Caroline Kornberg, Cindy Moody, Cathy Mustonen, Paige Nibley, Karen Olson, Gary Pape, Chris Rasmussen, Scott Spaulding, Susie Younie
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Gymnastics u Members: Chair Stewart Worthington, Julie Gulla, Shawn Hagel, Eric Larpenteur, Mark Van Der Veer, Davide Wolfe, Rosemary Wolfe, Stewart Worthington
Handball u Members: Chair Todd Zilbert, Kathleen Adelman, Josh Bateman, Dave Delaney, Peter Greer, Tony Heiting, Tom Hussey, Jeff Jasperson, Andy Kangas, Brian Lee, Jay Maxwell, JD McLandrich, Troy Peterson, Andy Romanchock, Matt Steele, Philip Stenberg, Stephen Stenberg, Craig Trull, John Van Gorder Cycling Wednesday rides
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u Members: Chair Erin Murtagh, Ted Chapman, Scott Chauncey, Laurie Farwell, Shannon Flinchpaugh, Bill Plapinger, Jim Prihoda, Mark Twietmeyer, Rob Torch
u Members: Chair Bill Cordano, Jim Baldwin, Steve Brown, Carl Burnham III, Angela Ekelof, Randy Goldsmith, Shirley Ingram, Brett Moshofsky, Terri Saunders, Judie Simpson, Mollie Suits, John Swanson, Mark Wiggington
u Members: Chair Darin Vick, Morgan Beltz, Drew Dedelow, David Huffman, Brett Hyland, Stephen McNeill, Phil Nelson, Leah Nibley, Kate Rollins, Debbie Williams
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Outdoor u Members: Chair Joanne Siegel, Javier Acevedo, Scott Dougherty, Leslie Hoffman, Andy Jansky, Dave Long, Aaron Paulson, Sue Rimkeit, Matthew Swafford, Brian Thompson
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Walking & Hiking u Members: Chair Laura Foster, Mehdi Akhavein, Hal Broughton, Peter Carewm Richard Josephson, Karen Livingstone, Paula McCullough, Esther Nelson, Wes Post, Dee Poujade, Mary Kay Rodman, Ed Schneider, Martin Schwartz, Jim Van Lente, Norma Vincent, Suzanne Zarling
Water Fitness u Members: Chair Steve Watson, Ava Chapman, Betsy Huber, Beverly Curtis, Bronwen Edwards-Denney, Jennis Taylow, Joan Gross, Katie Bray, Lee Emery, Craig Siegel, Chris Bathurst, Jill Neuwelt, Susan Siegel
Water Volleyball u Members: Chair Dinda Mills, Dave Brownell, Joann Dennis, Harry Groth, Jim Holzgraf, Betsy Holzgraf, Karen Hook, Nadia Lilly, Don Morris, Dennis Muir, Astrid Pieretti, Neta Sharp, Stanley Sharp, Pammy Steinfeld, Stan West
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Pilates u Members: Chair Irv Handelman, Ann Blume, Lisanne Butterfield, Cheryl Hammond, Ellen Kropp-Rogers, Steve Lagozzino, Elisa Larson, Cynthia Morgan, Gloria Reich, Mary Kay Rodman, Jessica Russel, Ed Schneider, Marybeth Stiner
Racquetball u Members: Chair Gary Berger, Sanjay Bedi, Gary Berger, Georgette Blomquist, Fritz Camp, Bill Crist, Howard Davis, Vincent Galindo, Kurt Lender, Marcus Terry, Jay Torgerson, Bill Zander
Ski u Members: Chair Brian Bogatin, Jeff Albright, Mindy Cordry, Audra Galler, April Gilster, Brandon Hayes-Lattin, Noel Larsen, Doug Lindgren, Juka MarseilleMurphy, Ken Park, Gabe Schiminovich, Debbie Williams
Squash u Members: Chair David Spiro, Tom Abernethy, Richard Appleyard, Andy Barnett Amy Gaddis, Mark Hush, Gary Johnson, Kyle Jones, Nancy Keates, Nelson Lam, Tina Lam, Diane Malhotra, Andy Rader, Habib Rahman, Peter Schulman, Alex Tsiavos, Wendy Whitsell, Eric Wohlgemuth, Jeff Simpson
Swim u Members: Chair Ken Meyer, Nancy Hinnen, Dick Keil, Ellen Ferguson, Brad Fennell, Jeff Gudman, Joe Cooney, Dan Jorgensen, Mark Winder, Julie Carpenter, Gary Leach, Daemon Anastas, Scot Sullivan, Alicia Ahn, Joe Murphy
Yoga u Members: Chair Ann Gerson, Miki Chown, Janet Filips, James Oberholtzer, Gwen Farnham, PAtsy Feeman, Eliza Coblentz, Carol MacArthur, Meggins Tuchmann, Susie Neighbors, Maria Bruce, Amy Caplan, Lynn Covington, Patricia Warren
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Synchro u Members: Chair Audra Galler, Lisa Girard, Joan Kruse, Anne Miller, Leah Rath, Heather Rau, Jen Sterrett, Katherine VanZanten, Ellen Wax, Tom Wiita, Mark Van Der Veer
Tennis u Members: Chair Brad Miller, Jill Craven, Richard Horswell, Bruce Landrey, Catherine Leedy, Brad Miller, Max Mooney, Melanie Morris, Janae Pyle, Andrew Randles, Marilyn Soljaga, Gretchen Sturm
Triathlon & Running u Members: Chair Alyson Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Linnea Alvord, Lauren Binder, Ryan Chiotti, Angelo Turner, Shawn Fitzgerald, Amelia Henderson, Nicholas Henderson, Don Ollila, Lina Reiss, Kelly Schmidt, Rob Torch
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COMMITTEES Event Committees Event Committees plan activities, provide volunteer help or event preparation and supply event ideas. A Member Events committee liaison attends meetings to serve as the communications link between the Board of Trustees and the Event Committees. Event Committeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; end-of-year reports can be found on the Committee page of theMAC.com. TIM GUNTHER
20s/30s u Members: Co-chairs Cassie Heller and Christopher Merz, Allana Strader, Brian Best, Thomas Carrier, Nicholas Cook, Brian Dooney, Lucas Flick, Lee Fuller, Nick Hubert, John Jacobs Jr., Jackson Meyer, Louie Paul, Caitlin Sause, Kelly Strader, Emily VanLaningham, Grant Wiater, Leanne Wheatley, Blake Anderson, Andrea Bauer, Cassandra Lematta, Mary Helen Mack, Emma Paul, Arvin Ticzon, Bill Wainwright
Holiday Decorating Margaret Terry, Alex Page, Kitty Emery Chris Merz and Sam VanWilgen at the 20s/30s Holiday Ball
Holiday Decorating
u Members: Chair Jim Bruce, Karl Wetzel, Bill Friesen, Jon Lee, Dan Handkins, J. Chris Rasmussen, Irv Handelman, David Huffman
u Members: Chair Zita Nyitrai, Bridget Connolly, Kitty Emery, Ione Clair, Joann Jeub, Becky Jones, Margaret Terry, Natalie Pitkin-Maizels, Luanne Stoltz, Kellie Davis, Alex Page, Cinzia Corio-Holman, Lisa Schaller
Culture & Style
Junior Events
Balladeers
u Members: Chair Sydney Baer, Rachael Brumund, Elena Buller, Sandra Cost, Analia Earhart, Susan Franklin, Coleen Jamison, Jill Kashiwagi, Georgianne Laufenberg, Jill Neuwelt, Maria Elena Romero de Blank, Maria Salazar, Gretchen Sturm, Karla Voigt, Sara Weinstein
Family Events u Members: Chair Meredith Williamson, Ryan Chiotti, Marjanna Currier, Ashley Fenker, Lindsey Hern, Melody Hues, Linda Pope, Emily Whiting, Mackensey Thompson Pulliam, Tracy Leimer, Ava Setzer
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u Members: Chair Morgan Miller, Kate Haddon, Sydney Hett, Christine Elliott, Finnian Lee, Ella Kim
MelloMacs u Members: Chair Susan Kirschner, Dede Priest, Kristin Campbell, Susan Kirschner, Maggie Condon, Mary Radtke Klein, Scott Schaffer
Social Activities u Members: Co-chairs Mary McGrane and Maryam Zare, Biddy Wolf, Carrie Conte, Kelly Rice, Ilaine Cohen, Ann Gerson, Anne Cleve, Daniel Hues, Gabriel Schnitzer, Matthew Wieber, Shannon Pratt
Holiday Fashion Show models
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2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries
To the Board of Trustees and Members Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries
ASSETS December 31, 2018 2017 CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,257,466 $ 5,946,737 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $62,173 in 2018 and $50,683 in 2017 6,770,284 6,755,237 Inventories 386,060 398,676 Prepaid expenses 1,068,084 910,285 Total current assets 16,481,894 14,010,935 INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES 27,786,227 26,399,278 PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, net 49,084,313 52,096,156 Total assets $ 93,352,434 $ 92,506,369
Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Multnomah Athletic Club and its subsidiaries (the Club), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements of activities, changes in net assets (Club equity), cash flows for the years then ended, the related notes to the consolidated financial statements, and consolidated statement of functional expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018. Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Club as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Portland, Oregon January 31, 2019
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS (CLUB EQUITY) CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,212,189 $ 2,534,494 Accrued taxes on unrelated business income 112,273 45,080 Initiation fees received in advance and other deferred revenue 6,924,878 7,866,719 Total current liabilities 10,249,340 10,446,293 NET ASSETS (CLUB EQUITY) Without donor restrictions Designated by the Board for facility replacement 28,230,695 26,742,944 Designated by the Board for property 54,436,425 54,425,996 82,667,120 81,168,940 Undesignated 435,974 891,136 Total net assets without donor restrictions (Club equity) 83,103,094 82,060,076 Total liabilities and net assets (Club equity) $ 93,352,434 $ 92,506,369
Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Activities
Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 Changes in net assets without donor restrictions: OPERATING REVENUES Charges to members: Dues $ 26,397,903 $ 25,117,997 Locker rentals 1,268,493 1,240,887 Other 486,104 529,979 DEPARTMENTAL REVENUES Athletic departments 3,417,500 3,150,014 Restaurants and catering 9,613,785 9,426,842 Other departments 2,105,062 2,359,884 Total operating and departmental revenues 43,288,847 41,825,603 PROGRAM SERVICES Athletic departments 8,655,999 13,463,728 Restaurants and catering 10,324,197 10,204,719 Other departments 2,584,536 2,668,175 SUPPORT SERVICES General and administrative 9,014,013 8,000,779 Facilities and housekeeping 7,555,857 1,604,457 Depreciation 5,518,696 4,942,630 Total program and support services 43,653,298 40,884,488 Change in net assets without donor restrictions from operations (364,451) 941,115 OTHER REVENUES Initiation fees 3,159,049 3,178,553 Interest and dividends on investments 758,842 618,054 Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment (1,304) (679,832) Unrealized gain (loss) on investments (2,273,752) 2,589,235 Total other revenues 1,642,835 5,706,010 Change in net assets without donor restrictions before taxes on unrelated business income 1,278,384 6,647,125 Taxes on unrelated business income (235,366) (243,715) CHANGE IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS (CLUB EQUITY) $ 1,043,018 $ 6,403,410 See accompanying notes.
2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Club Equity) Board-Designated Facility Replacement Property Undesignated Total
BALANCE, December 31, 2016 $ 19,945,067 $ 55,173,335 $ 538,264 $ 75,656,666 Change in net assets without donor restrictions 405,351 (15,000) 550,764 941,115 Designated revenues and expenses: Initiation fees - 3,178,553 - 3,178,553 Interest and dividends on investments 618,054 - - 618,054 Unrealized gain on investments 2,589,235 - - 2,589,235 Loss on sale of property, plant, and equipment - (679,832) - (679,832) Taxes on unrelated business income (337,291) - 93,576 (243,715) Allocation of depreciation - 291,468 (291,468) Board transfers (board approved) 3,522,528 (3,522,528) - - BALANCE, December 31, 2017 26,742,944 54,425,996 891,136 82,060,076 Change in net assets without donor restrictions 264,976 (5,535,696) 4,906,269 (364,451) Designated revenues and expenses: Initiation fees - 3,159,049 - 3,159,049 Interest and dividends on investments 758,842 - - 758,842 Unrealized loss on investments (2,273,752) - - (2,273,752) Loss on sale of property, plant, and equipment - (1,304) - (1,304) Taxes on unrelated business income (211,840) - (23,526) (235,366) Board transfers (additional) - 541,784 (541,784) Board transfers (board approved) 2,949,525 (2,949,525) - - Board transfers (board approved) - 4,796,121 (4,796,121) BALANCE, December 31, 2018
$ 28,230,695
$ 54,436,425
$ 435,974
$ 83,103,094
Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Functional Expenses for the Year Ended December 31, 2018
Program Services Athletics
Restaurants
Other
Support Services Total
General
Facilities
Depreciation
Total
Grand Total
Salaries and wages $ 4,762,468 $ 4,537,144 $ 982,907 $ 10,282,519 $ 3,420,181 $ 2,629,087 $ - $ 6,049,268 $ 16,331,787 Employee benefits & payroll taxes 2,603,070 1,695,048 368,160 4,666,278 1,245,004 961,794 - 2,206,798 6,873,076 Depreciation - - - - - - 5,518,696 5,518,696 5,518,696 Cost of good sold - 2,793,378 644,518 3,437,896 - - - - 3,437,896 Other 60,767 7,374 419,332 487,473 1,721,180 23,636 - 1,744,816 2,232,289 Supplies & office expenses 614,006 544,916 51,424 1,210,346 500,443 295,401 - 795,844 2,006,190 Repairs & maintenance - - - - 566,149 1,363,823 - 1,929,972 1,929,972 Property taxes & insurance - - - - - 1,673,727 - 1,673,727 1,673,727 Professional services - - - - 1,543,998 - - 1,543,998 1,543,998 Utilities - - - - - 1,220,101 - 1,220,101 1,220,101 Travel 607,900 - - 607,900 889 495 - 1,384 609,284 Advertising and promotion 7,788 185,908 66,417 260,113 16,169 - - 16,169 276,282 Overhead allocation - 560,429 51,778 612,207 - (612,207) - (612,207) Total
$ 8,655,999 $ 10,324,197 $ 2,584,536 $ 21,564,732 $ 9,014,013 $ 7,555,857 $ 5,518,696 $ 22,088,566 $ 43,653,298 See accompanying notes.
Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization The Multnomah Athletic Club (the Club) is a private, nonproprietary amateur athletic club located in Portland, Oregon. The Club was formed in 1891 and conducts various athletic and social activities, and provides food and beverage service to its members and their guests. During 2012, the Club created two entities, MAC Block 7, LLC and Design Center PDX, LLC. During 2013, the Club created one entity, MAC 21, LLC. All of these entities (collectively referred to as the LLCs) are Oregon limited liability companies, in which the Club is the sole
member. The LLCs were created for the sole purpose of holding property that the Club owns adjacent to its current facilities. Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Club and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MAC Block 7, LLC, Design Center PDX, LLC, and MAC 21, LLC. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated and all references henceforth are referred to as “the Club.” Basis of presentation The Club, as a not-for-profit organization, follows the accounting guidance prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for not-for-profit organizations. As discussed below under Recently Adopted Standards, as of December 31, 2018 the Club adopted Accounting Stan-
dards Update No. 2016-14 – Not for Profit Entities (Topic 958): Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-ForProfit Entities. This standard changed the terminology for unrestricted net assets to use the term “net assets without donor restrictions.” As a membership organization, the Club does not receive contributions from donors and therefore does not have any net assets with donor restrictions; however, the terminology has been updated throughout these financial statements from “unrestricted net assets” to “net assets without donor restrictions” as required in accordance with FASB guidance. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Net assets and continued on page 62
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2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Multnomah Athletic Club and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash received from members $ 45,491,008 $ 46,226,623 Cash paid to suppliers and employees (37,602,090) (36,151,317) Interest and dividends received on investments 758,842 618,054 Taxes paid on unrelated business income (168,173) (244,705) Net cash from operating activities 8,479,587 10,448,655 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of investments (3,660,701) (4,088,999) Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (2,511,657) (5,185,879) Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment 3,500 225 Net cash from investing activities (6,168,858) (9,274,653) NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2,310,729 1,174,002 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 5,946,737 4,772,735 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 8,257,466 $ 5,946,737 RECONCILIATION OF CHANGE IN NET ASSETS TO NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Change in net assets $ 1,043,018 $ 6,403,410 Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation 5,518,696 4,942,630 Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment 1,304 679,832 Unrealized (gain) loss on investments 2,273,752 (2,589,235) Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (15,047) (379,425) Inventories 12,616 14,221 Prepaid expenses (157,799) (175,731) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 677,695 (47,949) Initiation fees received in advance and other deferred revenue (941,841) 1,601,892 Prepaid taxes on unrelated business income 67,193 (990) Net cash from operating activities $ 8,479,587 $ 10,448,655 See accompanying notes.
Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) revenues, gains, and losses are classified based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. Accordingly, net assets of the Club and changes therein are classified and reported as follows: Board-designation of net assets without donor restrictions – The Board of Trustees of the Club has established Board-designated net assets without donor restrictions (Club equity) accounts for facility replacement and property. The Board-designated property fund portion of Club equity reflects the net book value of all Club property, plant, and equipment in addition to cash equivalents and less related liabilities. Board-designated sources include initiation fees and designated investment income less related income taxes, and the difference between actual depreciation expense and Board-approved capital funding. The facility replacement fund represents the investment balances accumulated from contributions made to the fund and from earnings on these investments, less related expenses. Amounts have been contributed annually to the facility replacement fund. Transfers between funds may occur as directed by the Board of Trustees. Cash and cash equivalents The Club values its cash equivalents at cost, which approximates fair value. All highly-liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. Accounts receivable Accounts receivable consist primarily of unpaid member dues and other fees. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined by management based on historical charge-
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off activity. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Club’s membership accounts are suspended after accounts are 120 days past due. Accounts may also be sent to a collection agency after the account has been suspended. Inventories Inventories of liquor, food, beer, wine, soda mix, sundries, towels, ready to wear and sportswear are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value. Investments in marketable securities The Club carries investments in marketable mutual funds, which comprise its entire investment portfolio, on the consolidated balance sheet at their readily determinable fair values based on quotations from national securities exchanges. Unrealized and realized gains and losses are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of activities. Property, plant, and equipment Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: Clubhouse and improvements 5-40 years Equipment, furniture, and fixtures 3-7 years Parking structure and athletic facilities 10-40 years Software and technology 3 years Property, plant, and equipment acquisitions, renewals, and improvements exceeding $2,500 are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Upon disposal of property subject to depreciation, the accounts are relieved of the related costs and accumulated depreciation and the resulting gains and losses are reflected in the consolidated statements of activities.
Membership dues and initiation fees Membership dues are recognized as revenue in the applicable membership period. The Club collects a portion of initiation fees from prospective members as they are placed on the waiting list and includes these amounts in deferred revenue. The Club also has programs in place to promote prepayment of initiation fees for juniors and spouses. Initiation fees are recognized as revenue on acceptance to the membership. Membership dues and initiation fees are collected primarily from Club members within the Portland metropolitan area. Taxes on unrelated business income The Club is a tax-exempt organization and is not subject to federal or state income taxes, except for unrelated business income, in accordance with Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Club’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, MAC Block 7, LLC, Design Center PDX, LLC, and MAC 21, LLC, are limited liability companies for which no separate income taxes have been recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as the entities are disregarded for tax purposes. Income and loss is allocated to the sole member, the Club. The Club recognizes the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on examination by the tax authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit is measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Club recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters, if any, in taxes on unrelated business income. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Club recognized no interest or penalties and had no material uncertain tax positions. Functional allocation of expenses The costs of the Club’s various activities and programs have been summarized on a departmental basis in the accompanying schedule of departmental revenues and expenses, presented as supplementary information. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the departments benefited. The costs of providing various programs and supporting services have been summarized on a functional basis in the statement of functional expenses. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the programs and supporting services benefited. Expenses related to overhead are allocated based upon the percentage of square feet the various departments occupy in the Club, and the allocation for other expenses are based upon revenue. During the year ended December 31, 2018 the Club changed its overhead allocations between the Athletics department and the Facilities and Housekeeping department in order to more accurately represent the underlying costs incurred in each respective department. Use of estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Recently adopted standards As of December 31, 2018, the Club adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-14 – Not for Profit Entities (Topic 958): Presentation of Financial Statements of NotFor-Profit Entities. This guidance is intended to improve the net asset classification requirements and the information presented in the financial statements and notes about a not-for-profit entity’s liquidity, financial performance, and cash flows. Main provisions of this guidance include: presentation of two classes of net assets versus the previously required three; recognition of capital gifts for construction as a net asset without donor restrictions when the associated long-lived asset is placed in service; and recognition of underwater endowment funds as a reduction in net assets with donor restrictions. The guidance also enhances disclosures for board designated amounts,
2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS composition of net assets without donor restrictions, liquidity, and expenses by both their natural and function classification. Subsequent events Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the consolidated balance sheet date but before consolidated financial statements are available to be issued. The Club recognizes in the consolidated financial statements, the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the consolidated balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing the consolidated financial statements. The Club’s consolidated financial statements do not recognize subsequent events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the consolidated balance sheet but arose after the consolidated balance sheet date and before the consolidated financial statements are available to be issued. The Club has evaluated subsequent events through January 31, 2019, which is the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. Note 2 – Liquidity and Availability Financial assets available for general expenditure, that is, without donor or other restrictions limiting their use, within one year of the balance sheet date, comprise the following for the year ending December 31, 2018: Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,257,466 Accounts receivable 6,770,284 Inventories 386,060
Total
$ 15,413,810
The Club’s cash flows have minimal seasonal variations during the year. Operating fund surpluses have historically been transferred to the property fund but are not required to be and could be retained for general operations if needed. Further, the Board designates a funding amount yearly from the operating fund to the property fund for capital improvements. This amount could be reduced or eliminated if needed to fund operations with Board approval. In addition, the Club has $27,786,227 in long-term investments as of December 31, 2018 which could be released for general expenditure if needed with Board approval. Note 3 – Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment consist of the following as of December 31: 2018 2017 Land and improvements $ 1,999,407 $ 1,999,407 Clubhouse and improvements 71,492,713 70,882,577 Equipment, furniture, and fixtures 19,092,631 18,268,656 Parking structure and athletic facilities 8,102,998 8,102,998 Total property, plant, and equipment 100,687,749 99,253,638 Less accumulated depreciation (52,696,775) (47,246,478) 47,990,974 52,007,160 Construction in progress 1,093,339 Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
88,996
$ 49,084,313 $ 52,096,156
Construction in progress at December 31, 2018 and 2017 consists primarily of costs related to various remodeling and expansion projects. No significant disposals occurred during the year ended December 31, 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Club disposed of $73,205 of property, plant, and equipment no longer in use for a loss of $1,304. Note 4 – Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Accounting literature defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The valuation techniques used are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Club’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted, and represent quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. Level 2 – Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level 1) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date. Level 3 – Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the model. The Club used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value for its assets and liabilities measured and carried at fair value in the consolidated financial statements: Investments – Investments are comprised of marketable mutual funds. Marketable mutual fund fair values are based on quoted market prices. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar funds. The following is a summary categorization as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 of the Club’s assets based on the level of inputs utilized in determining the value of such investments:
2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Marketable municipal security index funds $ 8,767,525 $ - $ - $ 8,767,525 Marketable domestic equity index funds 8,039,410 - - 8,039,410 Marketable international equity index funds 6,664,189 - - 6,664,189 Marketable domestic fixed income index funds 2,901,005 - - 2,901,005 Marketable real estate index funds 1,414,098 - - 1,414,098
$ 27,786,227 $
- $ - $ 27,786,227
2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Marketable municipal security index funds $ 7,739,567 $ - $ - $ 7,739,567 Marketable domestic equity index funds 8,046,934 - - 8,046,934 Marketable international equity index funds 6,704,425 - - 6,704,425 Marketable domestic fixed income index funds 2,579,481 - - 2,579,481 Marketable real estate index funds 1,328,871 - - 1,328,871
$ 26,399,278 $
- $ - $ 26,399,278
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Club does not have any liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value. It is the Club’s policy to recognize transfers of investments between levels in the fair value hierarchy on December 31st of each year. There were no changes in valuation methodologies or assumptions during the years ended December 31, 2018 or 2017 Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies Operating leases The Club leases certain office equipment and parking under operating lease agreements. Future minimum payments under those leases are as follows: Years ending December 31, 2019 $ 250,378 2020 240,992 2021 234,864 2022 241,908 2023 249,168 Thereafter 793,272
$ 2,010,582
The Club incurred operating lease expenses of $249,288 and $239,454 during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Legal contingencies The Club, in the ordinary course of business, may become a defendant in certain claims and legal actions. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, there are no matters or potential claims presently known to the Club that are expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Club. Note 6 – Taxes on Unrelated Business Income Taxes on unrelated business income result primarily from advertising income in the Club’s Winged M publication, investment earnings including gains on sales of investments, income from catering, and income from rental properties. The effective tax rate applied to these items, of approximately 27%, differs from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to state and local taxes, federal and state tax credits and the timing of tax payments. The statements of activities include provisions for taxes on unrelated business income as follows as of December 31: 2018 2017 Federal $ 112,595 $ 165,151 State and local 122,771 78,564 Total taxes on unrelated business income
$
235,366 $ 243,715
In accordance with the requirements related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, the Club determined that it had no unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2018 and 2017. The Club files an exempt organization income tax return and an unrelated business income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and a corporate tax return with the Oregon Department of Revenue and the City of Portland. Note 7 – Employee Benefit Plan The Club has a salary deferral retirement savings plan under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code whereby participating employees may defer a portion of their gross wages. The Club makes contributions to the plan of 3% of the base salary of employees and also matches 100% of the first 3% of the employee deferral. Total contributions to the plan for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were $906,639 and $934,937, respectively. In addition, the Club pays a portion of administrative expenses of the plan. Note 8 – Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Club to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and investments. The Club places substantially all of its cash and liquid investments with financial institutions; however, cash balances may periodically exceed federally insured limits. To date, the Club has not experienced losses at these institutions. Marketable securities, consisting of both debt and equity instruments, are generally placed in a variety of managed funds administered by an investment manager.
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Mindfulness: A Key to Mental Wellness M indfulness seems to be everywhere. In workshops, articles, books and podcasts, it’s hailed as a key to well-being and a more engaged life. So, what is everyone talking about?
Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It is both a mental skill: the ability to focus your attention, and an attitude: paying attention in an openminded, patient and curious way. It is often referred to as the opposite of “auto-pilot,” that sense of going through the motions, or “zoning out,” and reacting without thinking. Arriving at a destination with no memory of the route taken, eating without tasting food, unintentionally losing one’s cool before realizing it. These are auto-pilot experiences to which everyone can relate.
Mindfulness Bootcamp Group Meetings Mondays, April 8, 15 and 22 6:30-7:30 p.m. Retreat Saturday, April 27 9 a.m.-noon $200 per person includes three, one-hour sessions, additional coaching between sessions (in person or virtually) and final retreat and workshop wrap up.
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Mindfulness helps a person observe an experience, and better choose how to respond. With that awareness comes an ability to better tolerate discomforts and increased capacity to appreciate the richness of life. Of course, the stresses and distractions of modern life conspire to keep the mind on auto-pilot. Just like any ability or muscle that needs regular exercise to stay strong, the skill of mindfulness needs to be practiced. In fact, the benefits of mindfulness don’t really kick in until a person practices regularly over a period of time. There is a growing body of research on mindfulness that shows it can help sharpen attention, increase resiliency to stress, increase compassion, improve mental health, improve the ability to navigate conflict in relationships, and even improve aspects of physical health such as immune-system functioning. The good news: Being mindful is something everyone has the natural ability to do. MAC’s Mindfulness Bootcamp with Jed Grodin is designed to both help the development of a regular mindfulness practice and support those who already are practicing. Weekly group meetings are a place to receive instruction, ask questions and share experiences. Instructor office hours are available for those who need a boost between group meetings. Mindfulness assignments will be provided (and encouraged) for daily practice. The series ends with a one-day “retreat,” giving participants the experience of an extended mindfulness practice. u Jed Grodin has been practicing and teaching mindfulness meditation for more than 15 years and teaches mindfulness techniques in his role as a yoga teacher and as a part of his work as a clinical psychologist.
WELLNESS
Spring Yoga Classes Standing Tall —Yoga for a Healthy Spine Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 3-24 Team Training Room Yoga instructor Kimmie Brunke breaks down the curves of the spine, focusing on the neck, mid-back, low-back, and sacrum/ pelvic region, in this four-week course. Each session focuses on basic anatomy and how a section of the spine functions. The course also includes yoga poses and exercises that can help spinal flexibility and strength. This course is suitable for the complete beginner to the more experienced student. It is not intended for acute or chronic conditions of the spine. Register at theMAC.com. $180
Spring Yoga Detox Series 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, April 3-May 8 Team Training Room
Preparing the Body for Spring Break Travel
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or many, spring break includes travel, which means exposure to new bacteria. The human body has an amazing and elaborate ecosystem, but it can easily get imbalanced. Since common traveling complaints are often constipation or diarrhea, taking a favorite probiotic on a trip is always a good idea. I recommend starting before and continuing for at least seven days post travel. Drinking filtered water (about half your body weight in ounces per day) is a good first step in preventing constipation, but I recommend adding magnesium as well. Magnesium not only helps with regular bowel movements, but it can also help with muscle tension and quality of sleep. Another cheap and effective preventative measure for GI health balance is adding a few drops of grapefruit liquid extract to your water when traveling. Grapefruit extract can be effective in preventing or treating travelers’ diarrhea and
GI disturbances. However, it can also kill off or deplete the normal healthy bacteria in your gut, so, again, take a probiotic with you. Also, please keep in mind that grapefruit extract can interfere with certain medications and cause serious side effects. Check with your primary care physician before adding liquid grapefruit extract to your water. Oil of oregano is another good antimicrobial, antiseptic, anti-parasitical, antiinflammatory, and antioxidant. You can use it for wounds and for traveler’s diarrhea. Packing a few inexpensive items that you can get at health food stores may be the difference between an exceptional spring break and a disappointing one. Need more travel health tips? Join me the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. for Healthy Happy Hour in MACtinis. —Dr. Lindsey Nelson
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Generally healthy, but don’t feel vibrant? Stomach issues? Headaches? Irritable? Skin rashes or breakouts? Unexplainable muscle aches and pains? Constipation? Bad breath? Constant fatigue? Trouble focusing? These are all signs of a body dealing with too many toxins. Spring is the perfect time to detox after a winter of heavy and hard-to-digest foods. Join Katarina Simko for a six-week detox series and learn ways to flush out toxins with yoga poses, breath-work, ayurvedic nutrition and mindset tools. This program is not an elimination diet or a juice cleanse. It’s about creating the right conditions for the body to heal itself! The cost is $270 and there is an eightparticipant limit. Register at theMAC.com. Reach out to ksimko@themac.com with any questions.
Friday Focus: Yoga for Digestion 6:45-8:15 p.m. Friday, April 5, Studio Two Learn a sequence of yoga poses and breath work that can be used again and again to help with healthy digestion. Instructor Mandee Louie offers assistance for those suffering from ongoing indigestion, as well as members who just want to optimize their gastrointestinal health. Incorporating a regular yoga routine can be helpful in managing stress, anxiety and depression, which can all contribute to indigestion. The free class is open to all levels. Register at theMAC.com. WE0405
Garlic Basil Pickles These homemade pickles scream spring is in the air. Add them to a crudité plate or salad, or just eat them as a refreshing snack. And kids can help make them, too! Ingredients 1
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½ cup distilled vinegar ½ cup red wine vinegar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon dried basil
Instructions 1. Slice the cucumber into spears and place in a 12 ounce Mason jar. 2. Add the remaining ingredients. 3. Fill the remaining space with water. 4. Secure the lid and shake up the liquid. 5. Let set in the refrigerator overnight. Nutritional facts per serving: calories 8, fat 0g, protein 0.2g, carbs 1.5g
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Mother Daughter Tea Mothers and daughters enjoyed a three-level tower packed with savory and sweet treats from MAC’s award winning pastry chef, Shelby Page. PHOTOS BY TIM GUNTHER
1. Rose Mesa, Toshiko Maurizio, Isa Maurizio, Flora Mesa and Jane Mesa 2. Karlee, Tammy, and Kaitlyn Moe 3. Emily Ferris, Katie Ferris and Molly Wilhelm 4. Katherine Keane, Carissa Keane and Juanita Urban
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MACletes Celebration Winners of the Joe Loprinzi Inspirational Award and the Mel Fox Amateur Athlete of the Year Award were honored at the MACletes Award Ceremony. PHOTOS BY ADAM WICKHAM
5. National Champion Jill Marie Asch (Swimming), on right 6. (L to R) Front Row: Uma Deenadayalu, Sonja Weatherill, Reeder Smith Middle Row: Keri Glad, Sophie Weatherill, Sloane Warmkessel, Caden Reedy Back Row: Kate Lackey, Katie Evans, Ellewyn Swafford, Aidan Schenk 7. National Champions: Bottom Row: Kurt Weiss (Basketball) Lucy Grote, Kurt Grote (Swimming), Lex Higlett (Swimming), Hailey Bambusch (Swimming), Ryan Menten (Basketball) Rich Wold (Basketball) Middle Row: Jessica Stacy (Swimming), Michelle Tillman (Synchro), Marissa Montejano (Synchro), Margaret Topple (Swimming), Jill Marie Asch (Swimming) Top Row (L-R) Mike Brohoski, Dustin Geddis, Jon Macdonald (all Basketball)
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The Multnomah Athletic Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth annual fundraiser raised more than $33,000 with 200 riders, five instructors and 25 sponsors! The event featured its first post-ride party to celebrate the effort. All the money raised goes to the community grant program for local nonprofits. 8. Lisa Bendt joins five-hour riders, John Carroll and Bill Gardner 9. Mark Holman, Mary Turina and Debbie Williams 10. Hour three riders enjoy the moment 11. All five riding hours sold out in the beautiful spin studio! 12. Roger Swanson, Billy Ladd, Kim Sisul and Jim Knoll 13. MAC Scholar Athletes volunteers: Kae Delgado, Dyllan Newville and Ahliah Nordstrom pictured with Rachel Braun and Lisa Bendt 14. Spin-a-thon Committee: Debbie Williams, Susan Hale, Pam Welch, Linda Spaulding, Kim Sisul, Scott Dougherty, and Lisa Bendt
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Gear Up for Cycling Season
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he MAC Cycling Committee is incredibly excited about the 2019 riding season, beginning this month with classes and officially kicking off in April with a full calendar of rides through October.
For members with bikes that have been sitting in the garage all winter, the Cycling Committee is offering two classes to get them back into gear. On Thursday, March 21, Western Bike Works hosts a tech talk and upkeep course for MAC members (along with food and beer) at their space in northwest Portland. There’s also an informal bike safety course and an evening social at MAC on Thursday, March 28. Anyone looking to get more comfortable with the rules of the road can socialize with members and member coaches before the riding season begins. Portland and the surrounding area offer some of the best city and country riding in the U.S., and MAC’s Cycling program offers weekly rides for all skill levels and interests. Every Wednesday, beginning April 3, join other moderate-to-advanced
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riders looking to get a good workout, improve their form and socialize. On Thursdays, beginning April 4, members can drop in on 10- to 15-mile social rides focused on exploring Portland, riding safely and having fun. Every ride will be staffed by knowledgeable member coaches who are there to make sure everyone gets the most out of the experience.
u Sign-up information for the Wine Ride, details on other upcoming rides and events, as well as information about the Cycling program are posted on the Cycling page at theMAC.com. Be sure to select “Add to My Interests” to receive timely email communications from MAC Cycling.
In addition to weekly rides, organized rides on the second Saturday of each month explore different areas around Portland. Whether it’s circling Hagg Lake or weaving the backroads of the Columbia Gorge, these rides help cyclists get out and explore no matter their skill level. Second Saturday rides begin March 9, with a flat and fun ride to Broughton Beach State Park. July heralds the return of the MAC Wine Ride; this year on July 28. The beloved excursion takes members through beautiful Oregon wine country with opportunities for a few stops at wineries along the way. Bryan Leslie
ATHLETICS MAC Gymnastics: On to College
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AC Gymnastics takes pride in nurturing athletes who are both great gymnasts and students. For nearly two decades, MAC’s Gymnastics program has facilitated opportunities for more than 20 female athletes to extend their careers at the collegiate level, both as full-ride scholarship athletes as well as joining teams as walk-ons. Three former MAC athletes are currently competing at the collegiate level as gymnasts, and one transitioned her gymnastics skills to the new sport of acrobatics and tumbling. Jaime Law and Destinee Davis are competing for Oregon State University as juniors; Grace Donaghy is at the University of North Carolina, also as a junior; and Jaden Andrus is on the acro and tumbling team at Arizona Christian University as a freshman. “Handling college is challenging for most, especially out of state, and it is great to hear they are all booming into their collegiate careers, both as athletes and as students,” says MAC Coach Cassandra Jusino. After years as an elite gymnast, Davis transitioned back into the junior Olympic program while at MAC and earned herself a spot on the Oregon State gymnastics team. She’s looking to compete on Vault, Beam and Floor in the 2019 season. Law, who commuted as a MAC athlete to Portland from Corvallis five days a week, had always wanted to be a Beaver, and though she has had a few injuries, is hoping to earn a spot on Vault, Bars or Beam this season.
(left to right): Destinee Davis, Grace Donaghy, Jaime Law Joining athletic teams has helped both Donaghy and Andrus make new friends while learning more about who they are as individuals far from home. They have both made the travel teams and will get a chance to compete in Oregon this year. Andrus competed with her acro and tumbling team in Eugene in February. The three gymnasts compete in Corvallis on Friday, March 15. Contact Girls Team coach Rob Petit for details: rpetit@themac.com.
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Cross-Training With Racquetball Step 2: Stride T
he grass is freshly cut from spring training, heralding the start of baseball and softball seasons. One excellent way to prepare, and stay strong, is by heading to a racquetball court. In addition to being a life-long sport (check out the Golden Masters program!) it’s also an excellent cross-training tool for other sports, such as baseball and softball. Racquetball is fast-paced, requiring agility, quickness and great coordination. With professional athletes hitting the ball at around 160 miles per hour and recreational players serving at speeds up to 120 mph, it is an excellent way to improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The small and quick movements (fast-twitch muscles) needed to play racquetball carry over to the speed and agility required for playing the infield. A good racquetball player in a competitive match might dive for the ball several times in a rally. What better way to practice infield/outfield drills? Racquetball also compliments the anaerobic nature of diamond sports.
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• Step towards the mound
• Back foot pivots
• Back foot pivots
• Hips open
• Hips open
• Lead with elbow, wrist, then racquet
• Lead with elbow, wrist, then bat
Not only can racquetball help agility, flexibility and conditioning, the physical act of hitting and preparing to return a racquetball is also quite similar to that of hitting and fielding a baseball or softball. Follow along:
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• Feet a little wider than shoulder width
• Feet a little wider than shoulder width
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• Shoulders level and rotated
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• Upper body erect
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• Weight almost evenly distributed
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• Early racquet preparation
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• Weight shifts slightly 60/40
• Weight shifts slightly 60/40
• Back foot pivots
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• Hips open and pull body through
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• Lead with elbow and snap wrist
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• Arm extended
• Arm extended
• Front knee bent *
• Front knee locked *
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• Bat pointing back behind body
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• Front knee locked * * this step differs slightly
Whether playing for the exercise and conditioning, fun and camaraderie, or to get an edge on the rest of the competition, there’s something for everyone on the racquetball courts.
ATHLETICS Ironman Excellence
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AC members represented the Winged M well at the inaugural Ironman 70.3 in Indian Wells, California, in December. Heidi Peyton and Steve Knox finished in the top 50 and 25 percent, respectively, swimming 1.2 miles, cycling 56 miles and capping the race off with a 13.1 mile run.
(left to right): Howard Davis, Fritz Camp, David Dietzler, Carl Goebel
Golden Masters Racquetball Friendship, fidelity and fitness
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he MAC Golden Masters Racquetball Program began more than 20 years ago under the leadership of Ralph Davis (1920-2016), long-time PSU track and field coach, and health and physical education professor who played through his 92nd year. After retirement, “coach” provided the vision, camaraderie and competitive spirit to enrich and grow what has become a MAC Racquetball community tradition. Members of the Golden Masters range in age from 50 to 100 years old and include both veteran players and those who have
more recently taken up the sport to promote and maintain their individual fitness. Many players have graduated from MAC’s competitive racquetball intramural program and several have competed at regional and national levels, including Fritz Camp and Carl Gobel, who have won a number of doubles tournaments. The Golden Masters play on Courts 7-10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. All skill levels are welcome. Depending on the season, there are between 15 and 25 players on the courts.
Racquetball Programs • Intramural league play is Thursday evenings in the fall, winter and spring. Sign up by contacting Kurt Lender at kurt.lender@intel.com • A free, drop-in clinic for juniors is held 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday (equipment is provided) • Women’s drop-in play: 8:30-11 a.m. Sunday • Doubles drop-in play: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday • Early bird pick-up play: 6-7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday • Golden Master play: 9:30-noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday • Beginner’s drop-in play: 8:30-11 a.m. Sunday Many local high schools have racquetball teams; check with individual schools for more information. MAC Racquetball Pro Hank Marcus is a great resource for any questions: hmarcus@themac.com.
Finishing in 5:04:01, Dave Preston finished second in his age group, earning a slot at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Nice, France, in September. Equally impressive was Barkley Hedinger’s second-place finish in 4:56:02, securing a World Championship slot. Barkley also won accolades as the first out of the water in her age group!
Shamrock Run Join the MAC team Sunday, March 17. Register on the Shamrock Run website using the team name “Try & Run” to join the MAC group. All distance participants are welcome.
Personal Trainer Profile
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ami Sousa has been teaching Pilates for more than a decade, and joined MAC in 2014 as a Pilates personal trainer. She became part of the club’s personal training team at the end of 2018. Sousa is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), as well has having TRX and sports medicine-training certifications. She enjoys using TRX as an early tool for sports rehabilitation. Her teaching style and expertise are focused on core strength, along with mindfulness of movement and overall muscle length and awareness. She can be reached at tsousa@ themac.com or 503-517-7537 ext. 1843. MARCH 2019
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Swim Team Summer Camp Joins Metro Swim League Kids offered a gentle introduction to competitive swimming
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f you are the parent of school-age kids, it seems it’s never too early to start thinking about summer camps. MAC’s Swim Team Camp is a great morning option for kids ages 6-14. Studies have shown that swimming helps improve kids’ mood and concentration, which carries over into the rest of the day’s activities! The weekly camp program is broken into swimming skill development, in-water games, team bonding and dryland conditioning. It runs weekday mornings from 9 to 11, which leaves plenty of daytime hours for other activities and experiences. New this year, the program has joined the Portland Metro Swim League to provide a fun and welcoming introduction to the recreational level of competitive swimming. As part of the league, MAC athletes have the opportunity to attend meets throughout the summer at various pools — most of which are outdoor! Meets give participants a chance to try out different swimming events, join relays, and experience the excitement of being on a team. Meets are held Saturdays beginning June 30, and any swimmer who participates in a week or more of Swim Team Camp throughout the summer is welcome to swim at any of the meets. The summer culminates with a championship meet where trophies are awarded to the winning teams. It’s a great way to wrap up the summer and see each swimmer’s progress.
Front: Katie Garyfallou, Caitlin Ching, Beatrice Liu, Owen O’Brien Middle: Lawson Parker, Tarika Waters, Brady Vinh, John Ching Back: Natalie Watts, Molly Freeman, Chyna Catt
u Details on all Aquatics camps are in the 2019 Summer Camps and Classes Guide, coming in the April issue of The Winged M and to theMAC.com.
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A part of our city since 1852, the Marshall family is proud to have their name represent the “M” street in Portland’s alphabet district. Read about it in the NW Examiner at www.NWExaminer.com.
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ATHLETICS MAC Lifeguards Held to High Standards
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ifeguards are some of MAC’s most highly trained staff members. In order to maintain high standard of safety and professionalism, the club requires an all-staff in-service training day once a month where lifeguards practice rescue techniques, review American Red Cross safety and emergency skills, and cover points of interest and improvement for the next month Additionally, each month MAC Aquatics selects four lifeguarding skills that staff are required to complete individually during their break times. Ten of the club’s lifeguards also have their lifeguard instructor certification, meaning they can instruct a lifeguard class along with a variety of other American Red Cross courses. The result of this training is a team of competent and confident aquatic safety staff.
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Irish eyes are smiling, and so will MAC members in March. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Mporium shoppers who buy one drinkware item can get a second for
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For more information, see theMAC.com.
Becoming a lifeguard is a great introduction to career paths outside aquatics. Many nurses and emergency medical services personnel are former lifeguards. Members ages 15 and older interested in becoming certified are invited to a take a lifeguard training course at MAC, 10 a.m-6 p.m., March 25-27. See page 12 of the Spring 2019 Class Guide for more information.
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Friendship Tournament Kicks Off Volleyball Season
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he MAC Volleyball season got off to a successful start on Jan. 5 when the club hosted the MAC 12U Friendship Volleyball Tournament, which drew more than 120 participants. While MAC has hosted volleyball tournaments in the past, this competition drew particular praise from visitors as well as parents of MAC players. Hosting eight clubs, along with four teams from MAC, was no small feat, but the event was well-organized and ran smoothly. In the end MAC’s 12 Red team won the silver bracket, and the 12 Black team played in the gold championship round.
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ATHLETICS Handball Hosts a Trio of Competitions
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here’s been a flurry of handball activity at MAC over the past couple of months, with the club hosting the annual Irv Alten Handball Invitational, the United States Handball Association (USHA) Junior Nationals Tournament and the World Players of Handball (WPH) Pro Stop. All three competitions brought players from around the state, region, country and the world to showcase MAC’s stellar facilities.
Irv Alten Invitational The Irv Alten Foundation is dedicated to encouraging and fostering participation in the game of handball at MAC and throughout the state. More than 60 handball players from various athletic clubs in the metro area joined MAC members at this year’s event, which supports the Oregon Food Bank. The 63 pounds of food donated by players is enough to provide 725 meals to people in need.
Cameron Dean (second from left) with other junior players
USHA National Juniors Tournament The United States Handball Association (USHA) selected the Multnomah Athletic Club to host the 2018 National Junior Handball Tournament, which brought players (ages 9-19), coaches and parents from across North America and Ireland to the prestigious event in December.
One standout player from Oregon was 11-year-old MAC member Cameron Dean, who won three different divisions and was profiled on the USHA website. Special thanks to Tournament Director Mike Steele who, along with MAC Raquetball Pro Hank Marcus, started planning the event a year ago. Jay Maxwell, John Van Gorder, Tony Heiting, Mike
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World Players of Handball (WPH) Pro Stop The WPH Pro Stop was held in conjunction with the USHA Junior Nationals at MAC. This event brought 32 of the best handball players in the world to MAC for amazing athletic performances over the course of the three-day event. The club was represented on the court by member coach Aaron Garner, who lost in the second round to the No. 3 player in the world, and MAC member Steven Stenberg, who lost to the No. 9 player in the world in the first round.
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WHAT ARE YOU MADE OF? TAKE THE INBODY TEST
Winter Fitness Classes Early Bird Barre Fit Friday, March 1 5:30-6:30 a.m. Studio One An energizing class using hand weights, small Pilates ball and the ballet barre. The free class, taught by Erin Zintek, focuses on total body toning with high reps, emphasizing core and alignment. Free, drop in.
Functional Balance & Fall Prevention Friday, March 15 1-3 p.m. Team Training Room Participants in this interactive workshop discuss elements of balance, how and why it changes with age, and learn exercises to functionally improve balance. Learn why preventing falls is critical, and how to better prepare to stay active and agile. $70
Core Without Crunches
InBody Test Results Provide: Body Composition Muscle and Fat Analysis Segmental Lean Analysis Body Water Analysis Basal Metabolic Rate Visceral Fat Level
Friday, March 15 3-5 p.m. Team Training Room Tired of doing crunches? Not getting results? Still having lower back pain? Most people do core exercises wrong. Learn how to work all the muscles of the core correctly and functionally. $70
Optimal Posture for Optimal Power Saturday, March 16 12-2 p.m. Team Training Room This workshop teaches participants how to create a game plan to correct their posture and improve their strength and power. Learn stretching and release techniques, as well as a variety of strength exercises to help optimize performance. $70
Foam Rolling 101 THE INBODY TEST COSTS $44, OR WHEN USED DURING A PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION, THE RATE DROPS TO $22. To schedule an InBody test, contact Personal Training Supervisor Andy Shupp at 503-517-7548 or ashupp@themac.com.
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Saturday, March 16 2-4 p.m Team Training Room This two-hour, hands-on workshop and lecture breaks down how foam rolling releases and lengthens muscles, disperses adhesions, increases flexibility and strength, speeds workout recovery, boosts performance, and can alleviate pain and correct dysfunctional movement patterns. $70. u For more information or to register for the March 15-16 classes, contact Michelle Damis at mdamis@ themac.com.
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ATHLETICS SCOREBOARD Honoring MAC members (representing MAC in competition) for placing first, second or third in state, regional, national or international athletic competitions, or members who have qualified for nationals in events that qualify for championship funding.
U10 Boys 3rd place, Matvey Klebleev U14 Boys 2nd place, Jack Goldstein 3rd place, Will Gilster Meadows Challenge Slalom, Jan. 13
Climbing Bouldering Divisional Championships, Jan. 12-13 2nd place, MAC Climbing Team Female Junior (Under 19) 2nd place, Lauren Smith Male Youth A (Under 17) 2nd place, Nathaniel Surma Female Youth D (Under 11) 1st place, Tejal Deenadayalu
U8 Boys 2nd place, I. Brumder U10 Girls 1st place, H. Garcia
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Slalom U10 Girls 1st place, Solari Brumder 2nd place, Lucia Dausz
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Ten MAC climbers competed at Regionals and Nationals in February. See theMAC.com for details.
U10 Girls 1st place, L. Dausz 3rd place, H. Garcia
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Cross Country (XC) U10 Girls 1st place, S. Brumder
U10 Ladies 3rd place, Hannah Garcia
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GABEL CENTER............................................64
Male Youth D (Under 11) 3rd place, Reeder Smith
U8 Boys 1st place, Ike Brumder
(W)HERE - MAIN...........................................1,4
51st Annual Oregon 4-Way, Mount Hood Ski Bowl, Jan. 26-27
Giant Slalom U8 Boys 1st place, I. Brumder
Meadows Challenge Giant Slalom, Jan. 12
ADVERTISER INDEX
GARFINKLE ORTHODONTICS.....................17 HASSON COMPANY REALTORS.................74 JAGUAR LAND ROVER PORTLAND............86 JIM FISHER VOLVO.........................................8 JOHN H. ZUBER CONSTRUCTION, INC....42 JUDITH ARNELL JEWELERS.......................53 KELLEY DULCICH PHOTOGRAPHY...........43 LANDYE BENNETT BLUMSTEIN.................27 LARRY & CO .................................................14 LIVING ROOM REALTY.................................45 MATIN REAL ESTATE.......................................2 NIEDERMEYER, PATRICK.............................41 NIFELLE DESIGN-FINE INTERIORS............79
Ski Jump U10 Girls 1st place, Greta Lindgren
NORTHWEST WOMEN’S CLINIC................29 NW DERMATOLOGY INSTITUTE.................39 OHSU .............................................................31 OLSON & JONES CONSTRUCTION............59 OREGON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION............................................44 OXALIS...........................................................38 PIENOVI PROPERTIES ...................................6 PORT OF PORTLAND...................................12 PORTLAND CITY PROPERTIES...................35
Member Numbers: Walk Across America Mileage Walk Across America is a national program where members can create annual mileage goals, with end-of-year rewards. The idea is to set a mileage goal that is reasonable, attainable, challenging and motivating. The program begins Jan. 1 and runs through Dec. 31, but members may enroll at any time throughout the year. Send mileage to Claire Galton at candzgalton@gmail.com.
Mileage as of Feb. 10, 2019 Hal Broughton 24,543 Sally Broughton 18,310 Ann Durfee 41,608 Claire Galton 39,591 Shannon Leonetti 77,419 Harriet Maizels 20,700 Linda Opray 17,521 Dee Poujade 8,090 Carrie Stucky 24,270 Barbara Wetzel 23,630
PORTLAND FACE DOCTOR.........................41 PROVIDENCE REGIONAL FOUNDATION ..85 RAINBOW LAMPSHADE SHOP...................40 RICKLES, BETSY...........................................55 SILVIES VALLEY RANCH.........................20,21 SKIN BY LOVELY...........................................65 ST. MARY’S ACADEMY.................................44 STEEN, MJ.....................................................42 TERWILLIGER PLAZA...................................45 TETHEROW ...................................................16 THE CLOSET FACTORY...............................77 THE WALDORF CENTER FOR PLASTIC SURGERY..................................................71 TOUCHMARK ..........................................38,80 TOWER OCULOFACIAL PLASTICS.............18 U.S. BANK PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT.........................................40 UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES.........................39 WARD, JOHN P..............................................75 WINDERMERE REALTY TRUST...................30
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MAC MARKETPLACE Services
2018 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Member rate $10.75 per line, $10.75 for a border Member business rate $19.50 per line, $19.50 for a border Non-member rate $19.50 per line, $19.50 for a border
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in The Winged M is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or family status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”
Email ads to classifieds@themac.com or call 503-517-7227.
Central Oregon www.BlackButte182.com
Visit website to appreciate. 4 BR/2.5 BA on Big Meadow Golf #16. Sleeps up to 12. Gourmet kitchen, big screen TV, oversized hot tub, spacious deck, bikes. 503-246-2601 or Byron@ AdvancedMedSystems.net
For Sale
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ONE BLOCK TO MAC – 1BR condo, 1 1/2 baths, top floor, city/south views, owner @ $555k. 503-254-6556
CONDITIONS FOR ADVERTISING
ART COLLECTION – Russo, Grenon, Tom Fawkes. For details call Emily 971-277-6896
It is the responsibility of the advertiser to review their ad for accuracy. The publisher pays for any mistakes in the first classified ad but not beyond the first month of publication. Any compensation is limited to the cost of placing the ad.
SIMPLE & JUST – A new non-profit resale shop in NW Portland invites MAC members to donate, shop, or volunteer. We sell better brand men’s & women’s clothing w/profits supporting local charities. 2325 NW Westover Rd. Portland, OR 97210
C L A S S I F I E D S
BBR – GM 43, vrbo390500. 503-246-0489. SUNRIVER – Fremont Crossing, 2,200+, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 masters, slps 8, all amenities, access to The Cove, Sage Springs. Hot tub, p-pong, bikes, no smkg/pets. 503-706-8886.
BEACH COTTAGE FOR SALE IN NESKOWIN. Sweeping 180 degree view of the Pacific Ocean. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, and two extra adjacent lots. New cedar shake siding, new windows, new decks. See website for details 47470beachcrestdrive.livingroomre.com
Au t omotive Sales – Volvo Douglas Galloway
Outside Sales and Leasing | Fleet Sales
503-810-7555 Doug.Galloway@HerzogMeier.com •MAC LEGACY MEMBER – 55 YEARS •MAC PRESIDENT'S AWARD WINNER 2005
C onstruction
SUNRIVER – Quelah 3 BR, 2 BA, private pool, spa & tennis courts. 503-892-9993. DCCA #762.
F i xe d Inc o me Inve s tme nts To find investing-life balance, work with a professional Patrick Niedermeyer
Vice President – Investments 971-978-4621 | niederpt@wellsfargo.com https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/niederpt Investment and Insurance Products: u NOT FDIC Insured u No Bank Guarantee u MAY Lose Value
Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.
Ins ur anc e
Jim Pittman Objective Insurance Advice Since 1970
(503) 542-4085
www.icspdx.com
Fi n ancial Planning & Inve s tme nts Ted Ferguson, CFP® Senior Portfolio Manager CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional
(503) 248-1309 edward.s.ferguson@ubs.com Wrenn/Ferguson/Heath Group UBS Financial Services, Inc. 5285 SW Meadows Rd, Lake Oswego UBS Financial Services is a subsidiary of UBS AG.
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Ins ur anc e So l uti o ns Serving Northwest businesses and families for over 35 years!
James J. Hisatomi, CIC President
American Benefits, Inc. Complete Insurance Solutions
Commercial | Condos | Benefits | Home, Auto, Life
503-292-1580 www.abipdx.com
4800 SW Griffith Dr., Suite 300, Beaverton | Fax 503-467-4960
MAC MARKETPLACE BLACK BUTTE RANCH – Vacation home, $325./n GM252, 13614 Prince Pine. Sleeps 8. 1st fairway of Glaze Meadow Golf Course. Barbara Crawford 503-297-3769 VRBO 347918
LINCOLN CITY – Sleeps 14 with 3.5 baths. Big house in cute neighborhood. Near park and swimming pool. For info/pics: www.oliviabeachdreams.com
BBR LUXURY HOME — GM 143; 4 BR’s, incl 2 Master Suites; borders Nat’l Forest and common property; 5 min bike to GM Rec Ctr; 2 fplcs; 2 fam rooms on main floor; sleeps 8; large decks. Sun-Sun in June, July and August. No pets. Call Ken 503-887-5172
GEARHART – Oceanview, fully-restored, historic home, near beach and downtown, 5 BR (sleeps 10), 3 BA, linens, fully furnished kitchen, W/D, WiFi, gas BBQ, outdoor gas firepit, no smoking, no pets. (503)539-2562, gusschroe@comcast.net
Out of State
BLACK BUTTE RANCH – GM#311, 12th Fairway, sleeps 12, summer $2584 per week, pictures - ownerdirect.com #243789. Ross Laybourn 503-297-5976 BLACK BUTTE HOUSE – near Glaze Meadow pool. 4 BA, 3 BR & bunkroom, sleeps 10. Available March 24-31, April 21-28, July 7-14. Mdnicholsmd@gmail.com
PALM DESERT – Now taking 2017/18 reservations – luxurious 4,500 sf view home surrounds large pool on ½ acre of grounds. 4 BR, 3½ BA, casita, pool house. Beautifully & fully furnished. Golf cart. 5 blocks to El Paseo. Sleeps 11. www. desertlilyoasis.com. Cindy Banzer, 503-709-7277, cbanzer@eastpdxproperties.com.
BLACK BUTTE RANCH SM47 – Executive home available. 4 BR, 3.5 BA close to Big Meadow bike path and South Meadow pool/tennis. Sleeps 10. Internet, hot tub, bikes. www.BBR-SM47.com. Alt. e-mail: JMZahler55@gmail.com
SUNNY VACATION CONDO – Ironwood CC, Palm Desert, Calif. 1,300 sq. ft., 2 BR, 2 BA. Quiet, Quaint, Quality, 8 steps to poolside. $4,000/mo, $1,500/wk. Call or email for availability. Deb Montrose, 503-531-0405, debbirm@aol.com
Coastal
PALM SPRINGS – Sunrise Villa 2br/2bath, fully furnished. Steps to heated pool/shared garage/ Adj Mesquite Golf course. Available: Nov/Dec/ Jan/Mar/April. NO S/P, 30-day minimum. $3,250/ mo. 503-720-6005 jenejo@aol.com
OCEANFRONT HIGHLANDS AT GEARHART Gated area. No smoking. No pets. 503-688-6867. GEARHART – Beautiful and spacious 4 BR, 3 BA, sleeps 8+. Near beach, park, golf, tennis. Gourmet kitchen, TV room, Wi-Fi, great deck/ yard. 503-292-4000, jim@whittgroup.com www.gearharthouse.com
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Hawaii KONA, HAWAII – Lovely oceanfront 1 BR condo. Tennis, oceanside pool/spa. Great view. 503-780-3139. For photos, email: nanevin@aol.com WAIKOLOA – Oceanfront 2 BR, 2 BA. Club w/ pool, fitness, tennis, bball, golf disc. 503-629-9999 MAUI MAALAEA SURF – KIHEI – Exquisitely furnished beachfront condo. Sandy beaches, swimming pool, tennis. 2 masters, 2 BA, townhome. Questions, rates & availability – contact: ted@haltonco.com, www.haltonmauicondo.com MAUI WAILEA EKAHI – Deluxe 1 BR, 2 BA condo w/ocean, mountain and garden views. Fully renovated. 503-502-3244
International PARIS APARTMENT – At Notre Dame. Elegant 2 BR, 2 BA, in the heart of Paris. PROVENCE house 4 bedrooms. Amazing views. 503-2273722. PARIS – B&B on Rue Cherche Midi near Invalides. $150/night. 503-801-6084
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INDIAN WELLS – Spend Late March/April in SoCal Fabulous Indian Wells 1 story TH Newly Redone 3 bdrm/3 ba 2200sf Mtn views-Walk to restaurants/shops marcia 503-887-1950 for dates/rates or marcia@threetenconsulting.com
503.272.8785 ptatthemac.com
Pat Fox
Area Sales Manager/Sr. Loan Consultant NMLS ID: 199779
503-539-2974
Pat.Fox@caliberhomeloans.com www.caliberhomeloans.com/pfox
R e s i de nti al R e al Es tate Cindy Banzer
Principal Broker | PMAR Master’s Circle
503-709-7277 cell www.cindybanzer.com
cbanzer@eastpdxproperties.com Proud 36 year MAC member LICENSED IN OREGON & WASHINGTON
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From the Archives
Champion Diver H
azel Olmstead, pictured here in March 1930 with four of her medals, won numerous state and local championships in fancy diving in the late 1920s and early 1930s. She finished second in the American Athletic Union National Junior Fancy Diving Championships held on March 17, 1930, in San Francisco. Olmstead was not the only Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club athlete coached by Jack Cody who experienced success that year. Swimmer Maxine Steelbinder set a Pacific Coast record in the 200-yard breaststroke, and won city and state swim meets. —Luke Sprunger, club archivist
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