Winged M April 2014

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

April 2014

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Meet the New President Darcy Henderson – page 30 2014 Guide to Summer Camps and Classes – Supplement to the April 2014 issue of The Winged M magazine.

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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.

APRIL 2014 | VOL. 103 No. 4

Contents Featured This Month MAC’s Company Dancers performed during an Oregon Ballet Theatre event in March.

See more photos in the Club Scrapbook.

40 The Winged M Staff: Michole Jensen

Communications Director

Tony Roberts

Communications Manager

Joseph Palazzo

Electronic Graphic Designer

Lisa House

Advertising Sales Rep

Julia Omelchuck

Graphic Designer/Ad Services Coordinator

Karen Cumbers

Communications Coordinator

Chris Zoucha

Web and Marketing Specialist

Call Communications at 503-5177220. The Winged M (USPS 483-210) is published monthly by Multnomah Athletic Club at 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205. Telephone the club at 503-223-6251. Advertising from members and nonmembers is accepted

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by Multnomah Athletic Club unless otherwise noted. Publisher’s national advertising representative is Running Network LLC: Larry Eder, 608-239-3785.

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30 | Meet the New President 33 | Decathlon 52 | Nate Asby Regular Features

40 | Club Scrapbook 78 | Closing Thoughts 11 | Faces in the Club

A d mi n i str ative

ACTIVITIES

AT HLETICS

11 | Culinary Corner 00 | House Committee 21 | In Memoriam 25 | Lottery 18 | MAF 28 | MAF Honorariums 7 | Manager’s Column 29 | New Members 5 | President’s Column 28 | Survey 9 | Sports Shorts 27 | Website

44 | Book Groups 43 | Balladeers 44 | Family Events 47 | Junior Events 47 | Listen and Learn 50 | MACnet 50 | MACorps Volunteers 50 | MelloMacs 42 | Social Activities

56 | Cycling 56 | Early Birds 58 | Golf 58 | Integrative Fitness 60 | Karate 62, 70 | OAP 69 | Pilates 54 | Racquetball 66 | Swimming 64 | Triathlon & Running 67 | Walking & Hiking 72 | Yoga

77 | Advertiser Index 14 | Calendar of Events 74 | MAC Marketplace 72 | Member Numbers 73 | Sport Results

On The Cover Bill Cordano, left, and Nick Munly are the only two men to have completed all 40 MAC decathlons. They share their insights and memories in this month’s feature on the event, which also includes tips, history, and a few reasons why the decathlon is an event for everyone. Photo by Tim Gunther.

Next month in The Winged M: • MAC Lottery – For Family. For Friends. For Life.

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The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-551-3998. The fund imposes a 1% redemption fee on shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. Performance data does not reflect the redemption fee. If it had, returns would be lower. Periods over one year are annualized. The total gross expense ratio of the Fund as disclosed in the most recent prospectus is 1.10% and the net expense ratio after contractual fee waivers is 0.94% for BVEFX. The Advisor has contractually agree to waive fees through February 28, 2014. Information provided with respect to the Fund’s Expense Ratio are subject to change at any time.

The Fund is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC. Becker Capital Management is the Adviser to the Fund. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index which includes a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy. Index is not available for purchase. The Russell 1000 Value measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The performance of the index does not reflect deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. Index is not available for purchase.

Out of 1,056 Large Cap Value Funds as of 12/31/13. Derived from weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10 year Morningstar Rating metrics, based on risk-adjusted returns.

© 2013 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund’s monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges, loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.) The Becker Value Equity Fund received a ★★★★★ Overall Morningstar Rating as of 12/31/13 out of 1,056 Large Cap Value Funds.

The Fund had the following rating for the 3-year period: ★★★★ out of 1,056 Large Cap Value Funds, ★★★★ for the 5-year period out of 947 Large Cap Value Funds, and ★★★★★ for the 10-year period out of 617 Large Cap Value Funds. Morningstar Rankings represent a fund’s total-return percentile rank relative to all funds that have the same Morningstar Category. The highest percentile rank is 1 and the lowest is 100. It is based on Morningstar total return, which includes both income and capital gains or losses and is not adjusted for sales charges or redemption fees.

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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESIDENT’s column

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President Darcy Henderson Vice President Dwight Terry Treasurer Ann Blume Secretary David DeBlasio

Trustees

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

AC continually maintains and improves its facilities to preserve the club’s appearance and protect the infrastructure.

Since mid-2012, a major renovation has been underway, culminating with the completion and unveiling Henderson of the project last Darcy president month. The result is a vast improvement in an area of the club that nearly all members use. Unlike most renovations, however, this one never disrupted athletic schedules, food service, traffic flow or club hours. In fact, most members were never aware of the project.

What is this major renovation? A complete overhaul of www.theMAC.com.

The website renovation project highlights one of our most valuable resources – club members – and is an excellent example of the willingness of members to donate their time and expertise. It is a great case study of how the committee system works with the management team to bring positive change to the club and make MAC a better place for everyone, now and into the future.

While bricks and mortar can last for decades, communications technology can become outdated in a few short years or even months. How many times have you replaced your computer or smart phone in recent years?

On average, 6,000 members log in to the MAC website every month, with 16,000 sessions, 100,000 unique page views and as many as 164,000 total page hits per month. Two years ago, feedback from tech-savvy members indicated the existing website felt “clunky” and outdated. Management targeted registrations, reservations, search, and calendaring as areas specifically needing improvement.

The implementation of new database software in June 2012 streamlined behind-thescenes operations and laid the foundation for planning a website renovation. In May 2013, an ad hoc committee of club members with website development expertise was formed, led by Trustee Scott Sakamoto. With no remuneration other than an occasional free lunch, website committee members Elmer Bancud, Taylor Boyko, Adrian Harris Crowne, David Kaplin, Boris Lutskovsky and Ben McKinley worked closely with staff and the database vendor to explore platforms and make programming and implementation recommendations. As Sakamoto patiently explained when my eyes would start to glaze over, we needed to build

the engine before we could paint the car. Other members from many different committees and interest areas volunteered to test various phases of the website, helping staff identify problem areas as development progressed.

The paint job came in January, when Trustee David Horstkotte recruited a small cross-section of club members to examine and reconfigure the headings and drop-down menus on the website, with the goal of making the member experience more intuitive. Using logic, patience and the occasional thesaurus reference, members Ana Elizalde-Spain, Kyle Goulard, Ajay Malhotra, Kim Rolfs and Larry Sanders enthusiastically devoted many hours over the course of a few weeks to this task.

On an ongoing basis, the 2013 Communications Committee (Jubliee Vigna, Richard Horswell, Marcia Wolly, Skip O’Neill, Rebecca Roberts, and Vice President/Trustee/ Chairman Jim Cleary) provided input on how to maximize the potential of the website and other tools to more effectively communicate with members.

What does the site mean to you?

By now, you have likely logged into the new website (if not, you will need to create a new username and password; instructions are on the login page). On the first day of spring registrations, approximately 9,000 members registered for classes online. Overall, www. theMAC.com is now easier to navigate, with streamlined reservations pages, a more accurate and robust search function and calendars that are easier to read and customizable. Click on “My Membership/My Profile” to ensure your updated email address is listed, then click on “My Membership/My Interests” to start receiving targeted information about activities and programs that interest you. You will probably discover that there is even more going on at MAC than you had realized!

Just like any renovation, there is still a punch list of items that need fixing. The more input members provide, the faster the site can improve. On the top center of every page is a “feedback” button – please use it!

What does the future hold?

The board of trustees and club management are focused on maintaining and improving all of MAC’s communication channels, from the Winged M to Twitter. With the help of members to provide input from the “user” perspective and lend additional expertise when needed, the club will continue its focus on communications and technology … enhancing member awareness of everything this club has to offer. WM april 2014

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ADMINISTRATIVE Manager’s column

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General Manager Norman Rich nrich@themac.com Senior Executive Assistant Melania Oppat moppat@themac.com Chief Financial Officer/AGM Tim Arbogast tarbogast@themac.com Executive Assistant Lisa Jones ljones@themac.com Security Manager Dennis Wright dwright@themac.com Controller John Foley jfoley@themac.com Purchasing Manager Barry Kaufman bkaufman@themac.com Athletic Director Edward Stoner estoner@themac.com Assistant Athletic Director Pete Greer pgreer@themac.com Aquatics Manager Lisa Virtue lvirtue@themac.com Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle dduvauchelle@themac.com Gymnastics Manager Meg Doxtator mdoxtator@themac.com Junior Sports Manager Dan Baggett dbaggett@themac.com Outdoor Manager Chad Failla cfailla@themac.com Squash Manager Khalid Mir kmir@themac.com Tennis Manager Wayne Pickard wpickard@themac.com Communications Director Michole Jensen mjensen@themac.com Communications Manager Tony Roberts troberts@themac.com Facilities Director Elsa Lemoine elemoine@themac.com Capital Projects Manager Diane Kelley dkelley@themac.com Physical Plant Manager Dwayne Brantley dbrantley@themac.com Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry cmcmurry@themac.com Executive Chef Philippe Boulot pboulot@themac.com Catering Manager Dorcas Popp dpopp@themac.com Human Resources Director Alison Beppler abeppler@themac.com Member Services Director Linda Ornelas lornelas@themac.com Child Care Manager Dawna Yntema dyntema@themac.com Guest Services Manager Christine Natonek cnatonek@themac.com The -M-porium Manager Tonya Mitchell tmitchell@themac.com Member Events Manager Abby DenUyl adenuyl@themac.com Membership Manager Dave Hanna dhanna@themac.com www.theMAC.com

ften I find myself trying to explain to committees and Trustees why we do not make money in our Food and Beverage Department. Our goal is to try and break even club wide so that dues can Norm Rich remain as low as posGeneral Manager sible and those utilizing the restaurants pay below market value for their dining options. Every January in The Winged M, we have a pie chart that explains why dues are assessed and which departments get what percentage of the dues subsidy. I am often reminded that we are an athletic club first and it is the club’s middle name. Athletics is subsidized by dues at $103 monthly. Food and beverage is subsidized by about $8.50 in monthly dues. Food and beverage charges less than most retail establishments while trying to ensure it does not lose too much money. The Lobster Bash or Crab Feed are examples of the great values our membership are offered.

Could we run the Food and Beverage Department more efficiently? The simple answer is yes. A more complicated answer is, should we run more efficiently or would we dilute the value of your membership? I hope most of you would agree that one of the perks of memberships is our strong Food and Beverage Department. Chef Philippe Boulot is the finest chef in Oregon, one of a handful of nationally recognized James Beard Award winners, as well as an internationally recognized French Master Chef. Cameron McMurry is a seasoned food and beverage director with a keen understanding of what members want and how to go about achieving those goals. Soon we will add a new pastry chef to Boulot’s culinary team.

Where could we save if we chose to? We could have one restaurant open at lunch rather than three, one restaurant at breakfast rather than two, or two restaurants open at dinner rather than three. We could reduce quality, shrink portions and drink pours, or change the traditional pint into something less. Less staff, reduced hours, simpler menus and smaller inventories are other alternatives. We could expand catering to conflict with member use and reduce dining options for our members. We could swap our talented kitchen staff for one that is cheaper

and inexperienced. None of these options are good. Our robust Food and Beverage Department makes us different than any other club in Portland. We are on par with a handful of elite clubs around the country. We are one of the most prosperous clubs in the nation and I am proud of our accomplishments.

In summer of 2015, we will close our kitchen for repairs, renovate our ballroom, create a new service corridor and add more space in MACtinis. We have postponed this project – originally scheduled for this summer – so we can properly prepare for this expensive and difficult renovation.

We are extremely proud of our food and beverage accomplishments, and know that members appreciate that we are a great athletic club, and also a great place to dine, socialize and educate.

New Trustees, new website Join me in congratulating new President Darcy Henderson, Vice President Dwight Terry, Treasurer Ann Blume and Secretary Dave DeBlasio. I look forward to working with our new officers to make MAC an even better place by the end of their terms.

I know we all share the same goals and strive for excellence. I’d also like to welcome new Trustees Linda Higgons, Janice Marquis, Scott Stevens and Mike Wells. Their journey over the next three years will be memorable.

I want to thank the entire team that worked so hard to transition the club to the new website. The entire team worked thousands of hours to ensure the conversion was successful. While not yet perfect, the team is committed to making your website experience meaningful and successful. Special thanks to Tim Arbogast, Michole Jensen, Linda Ornelas, Ed Stoner, Chris Zoucha, Ken Zuleger, Abby DenUyl, Keri Donovan and all the administrative assistants for making the transition more successful. They partnered well with the Communications Committee and ad hoc website subcommittee to make the site more functional and easier to search and navigate. Our work is not yet complete; we will continue to improve the site over the coming months.

Please take five minutes to take our Athletic Excellence Survey offered this month. It gives our Athletic Committee, Athletic Director Ed Stoner, his management team and sport committees valuable feedback on how to make MAC athletics better and understand what we do well. WM april 2014

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ADMINISTRATIVE sports shorts

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ahatma Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” I would like to thank the roughly 300 members who have worked hard on our Athletic and sport committees over the Ed Stoner past year (or two or Athletic Director three), helping serve other members and keeping MAC Athletics running smoothly.

I also welcome all of our new participants entering the same role as we begin a new committee year, and look forward to working with you.

Service can be time consuming, and is sometimes not easy. Having to determine if a program should limit rosters or cut members trying out for a team, or determining limits on court usage in an effort to provide every member equal access to a sport or program are not easy decisions; yet they are important ones. They may even deal with issues you never thought were likely to need addressing, such as studio rules outlining basic etiquette (don’t push, don’t cuss, and don’t talk on your phone during class). Not every sport or program encounters such issues each year, but when they do, having members weigh in on them helps assure that your perspectives are included in the outcomes. With so many members, it is understandable that not everyone will agree with each and every decision made by staff and the committees, but channeling your thoughts and opinions through sounding boards and the committee process are an effective and peaceful way to have your voice heard. So, whether a change in the court reservation policies, the focus of a sport program (competitive versus recreational), the acceptance of athletic members, or any other matter, you and your fellow members’ opinions are part of the process and what makes MAC the special unique place it is today, even after 123 years.

Visit the AD Blog page on theMAC.com for a list of past and present chairs of the sport committees, and please let me know your thoughts via e-mail (estoner@themac.com) or Twitter (@MAC_AthleticDir).

And, if you need some comic relief from any issues at MAC, look for the new Mascoting 101 camp starting Monday, Aug. 18. The camp features Blaze, from the Trailblazers, and Clutch, from the Houston Rockets, teaching kids how to be a mascot. WM

Club Scoreboard Honoring MAC members for placing first, second or third in state, regional, national or international athletic competitions.

Tennis Corvallis Indoor Tennis Championships, Timberhill Tennis Club, Corvallis, Jan. 17-19 1st, men’s 50-plus singles – Jay Walker

Bouldering American Bouldering Series Youth Nationals, Colorado Springs City Auditorium, Colorado Springs, Feb. 28-March 2 3rd, male youth B – Brett Walker

Gymnastics Boys State Championships, Eugene, March 15-16 Level 5 1st, rings; 2nd, parallel bars; age 9-10 – Eli Long Level 6 2nd floor, age 9-10 – Adam Wolfe 3rd floor, age 11+ – Mitchell Burke Level 7 1st rings, 3rd high bar, age 13+ – Jacob Apenes 3rd Place – MAC Level 7 Team 3rd high bar, age 11-12 – Caleb Martindale 3rd pommel, 3rd rings, age 13+ – Nicolai Apenes Level 9 2nd rings, 2nd vault, 3rd floor, 3rd high bar, age 13-14 – Aaron Swanson Level 10 1st parallel bars, 1st high bar, 1st all around, 2nd pommel, 3rd rings, 3rd vault, age 15-16 – Parker Chiapuzio 1st rings, 2nd parallel bars, 3rd high bar, 3rd floor, 3rd all around, age 15-16 – Zachary Ochsenschlager 1st rings, 3rd high bar, 3rd floor, 3rd all around, age 17-18 – Patrick Casey

The Winged M relies upon individuals and committees to submit event results for the Club Scoreboard. To submit an item: Fill out a Club Scoreboard form providing the athlete’s name, sport, event, date and standing (first, second or third place) and submit the form to Athletic Services. Forms are available in Athletic Services. april 2014

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FACES IN THE CLUB MAC member Julian Illingworth won his ninth U.S. Squash Title last month, tying the record set by Demer Holleran, and returning to form after a year plagued by injuries kept him out of the 2013 final. Prior to last year, Illingworth had won eight straight titles, dating back to his collegiate career at Yale. Illingworth, 30, beat up-and-coming pro Todd Harrity 11-7, 11-4, 11-7, at the tournament in Charlottesville, Va. Illingworth is easily the most accomplished male squash player in U.S. history, and despite living in New York City, retains strong ties at MAC. Over the summer, he held a clinic for squash players at the club, and shortly before nationals, he played in the PSA World Tour event, the Oregon Open, held at MAC.

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

MAC Scholar Athlete and Lakeridge High School volleyball star Saskia McNairy was one of several MAC athletes who came away winners from the Oregon Sports Awards in March. McNairy was a key element of Lakeridge’s state championship team, recording 24 kills over four sets in the finals against Central Catholic.

Not bad for someone who doesn’t consider volleyball as her first sport. McNairy wants to compete in track and field in college, specifically in the heptathalon. While Oregon high schools don’t compete in the Olympic event, she won the state’s USATF heptathlon title for her age group the past two summers, and has earned state medals in the long and triple jump.

MAC Scholar Athlete Goutham Sundaram of Lincoln High School was named the male Oregon Prep Tennis Player of the Year at the 62nd Oregon Sports Awards at Nike’s Tiger Woods Center in Beaverton. Sundaram was the top-seeded and defending class 6A state singles champion last year, and defeated No. 2 ranked player – and fellow MAC member – Connor Leahy of Jesuit to clinch a second consecutive title. Sundaram also reached the round of 32 in the boys 18 singles division at the USTA National Open in Irvine, Calif. Sundaram chases a third consecutive title as a senior this spring, and then hopes to move on to play tennis at a Division 1 university.

MAC member and Central Catholic senior Theresa Galati was named the school’s 2014 Rose Princess. Galati is a leader of MAC’s gymnastics team, and also is a volunteer and Eucharistic minister heavily involved in her church. Galati earns a $3,500 scholarship and a chance at being named Queen of Rosaria later this year.

She plans to become a physician’s assistant and study at Oregon State University or Creighton University. Galati began practicing gymnastics when she was just 3, and has been involved with competitive gymnastics for the past decade. As part of the Rose Court, Galati spends much of May and June visiting community leaders, hospitals and civic groups.

Junior member and Jesuit tennis standout Erin Larner won the female Oregon Prep Tennis Player of the Year award at the Oregon Sports Awards in March. Larner beat teammate and MAC member Bess Waldram 6-2, 6-1 in the 6A singles finals in May. It was her second consecutive title. She also advanced to the quarterfinals of the USTA National Selection Tournament in Palm Desert, Calif., in February, and recruiting serves have her ranked among the top 30 players in the country. She has a verbal commitment to attend Northwestern University next year, and will persue a third consecutive singles title this spring during her senior year.

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MAC Scholar Athlete Gigi Stoll added another award to her crowded trophy case in March, taking home the female Prep Golfer of the Year Award at the Oregon Sports Awards. Stoll won the Junior Girls Player of the Year award from the Pacfic Northwest Golf Association as well.

In addition to reaching the Oregon Amateur final, Stoll won the Oregon Junior Girls Amateur, Stroke Play and Tournament of Champions titles; qualified for the U.S. Junior Girls Championship; and tied for fourth in the Callaway Junior World event. She also had a stellar basketball season for Beaverton High School, and has committed to play golf at the University of Arizona.

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Culinary

Boulot’s Got Beef with Ranchers Oregon Beef Council chooses Philippe Boulot as its 2014 Chef of the Year. Celebrate with the Pasture to Plate dinner at the club in May.

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AC executive chef Philippe Boulot collaborates with the Oregon Beef Council for an exclusive Pasture to Plate beef demonstration and three-course dinner on Monday, May 12. Boulot was one of the first Portland chefs to embrace the Northwest’s abundance of seasonal and sustainable ingredients, and has thereby enjoyed building strong relationships with the farmers and ranchers of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. In 2013, he began serving on the Oregon Beef Council’s Culinary Committee to aid ranchers’ promotion of beef with chefs and food professionals. He continues to build connections with Oregon farmers and ranchers to ensure his kitchen has a direct link to the freshest, high-quality products produced in the area. Based on these efforts the Oregon Beef Council has chosen Boulot as its 2014 Chef of the Year.

The Pasture to Plate dinner celebrates Boulot being named chef of the year and features a meet and greet with Oregon ranchers, along with a three-course beef dinner. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and

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Chef Philippe Boulot, above, discusses different cuts of beef during an event with Carlton Farms in MAC’s kitchen. costs $50 inclusive per person. Reservations may be made by visiting the events page on the dining website.

For those looking to enjoy a hands-on experience, Chef Boulot conducts a beef demonstration earlier in the day beginning at 4:30 p.m.. The demonstration is limited to 12 participants, who are invited into the MAC kitchen to watch Boulot break down beef into cuts. Call Chef Boulot at 503-517-6690 to register for the demo.

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Passover Dinner

Celebrate Easter

This Passover-style supper on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m., was created by Executive Chef Philippe Boulot. The menu is prepared in keeping with the rules of Passover and includes many Passover favorites. A vegetarian option is available. The cost is $35 for adults; $12 for children ages 5 -11; and free for children age 4 and younger. A 20 percent service charge ($7 adult/$2.40 child) is added to total.

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Brunch seatings available every half hour beginning at 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. The cost is $33 for adults; $12 for children ages 5-11; and free for children ages 4 and younger. A 20 percent service charge ($6.60 adult/$2.40 child) is added to the total.

Quick Register FB422 Dinner in the Men’ Bar features wild Alaskan halibut and Oregon Dungeness crab specials. Seatings available from 3-6 p.m. To make reservations, call 503-517-6629.

The King of the Spring The April Supper Club celebrates the halibut catch with menu items that take advantage of the wild-caught fish delivered to MAC. Look for imperial IPA-battered fish and chips, halibut ceviche with mango and avocado, grilled halibut, Asian barbecued halibut and more. The event is from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, April 19 in the Men’s Bar, and halibut items are featured while supplies last. To make reservations, call 503-517-6629.

Historic Steamboat Inn Hosts Chef Boulot

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or 20 years, Steamboat Inn has lured top Portland chefs to the North Umpqua River region for its guest chef and winemaker series. MAC Executive Chef Philippe Boulot has participated in the series several times throughout the last two decades and returns to the historic inn once again on Saturday, April 26. The dinner begins at 7 p.m. with appetizers served in the library, followed by three courses and finished off with a dessert, all paired with wines from Andrew Rich Wines.

The Steamboat Inn is nestled on the banks of the Umpqua River in the shadows of Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen, not far from Crater Lake National Park. The restaurant has a reputation for bringing in some of the region’s finest chefs for special events. Tickets are $90 and reservations may be made by calling 800-840-8825.

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Join MAC for an evening with Stoller Family Estate on Wednesday, April 9.

In 2012, Wine Spectator recognized Stoller Family Estate as a featured vineyard of Oregon. A wine tasting at 5:30 p.m. in the Reading Lounge is included with dinner, which begins at 7 p.m.

The cost is $65 per person, inclusive. The cost is $15; $18 for guests to attend only the tasting.

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Celebrate an icon of Oregon’s beer industry during the April beer tasting and pairing dinner.

A special a la carte menu prepared by Chef Deanna Bascom is paired with beers from Deschutes Brewery from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. A pint of the evening’s featured beer is included with the purchase of an entrée from the special menu. No registration is required.

Beer and wine face off during the May Wine Wedensday on May 14.

MAC’s culinary team selects imported beer and wine for the tasting event at 5:30 p.m. in the Reading Lounge. The tasting is included with dinner, which begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $75 per person, inclusive. The cost is $15; $18 for guests to attend only the tasting.

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

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

Sports Pub: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Joe’s: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

To learn more about holding an event at MAC, call Catering at 503-517-6600.

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Climbing Gym Grand Opening Thursday, April 17 6 p.m.

Ada Lusardi Yoga Weekend Workshop Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27

Learn about MAC’s newest facility and meet new member coach Timy Fairfield.

Enjoy individual workshops or the entire weekend with the Bay Area yoga instructor.

Call 503-517-7576 for information.

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New and Endangered Hikes Tuesday, April 22 7-9 p.m.

Oregon hiking authority and author William Sullivan discusses wilderness areas that could disappear.

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Tuesday, April 1

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

Prime Rib Buffet, Men’s Bar 5-9 p.m.

Today is the deadline for new parking stickers

Tuesday, April 8

Timbers vs. Chivas USA, Providence Park, 7:30 p.m.

West Highland Way Presentation, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2 The Oregon Symphony Under the Baton of Carlos Kalmar, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

This is Your Brain on Timbers, Blazers and more, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9 MACNet, 7:30-9 a.m.

Thursday, April 3

Wine Wednesday Featuring Stoller Wines, Reading Lounge, 5:30-7 p.m.

Racquetball Intramurals, 4:30 p.m.

Stoller Wine Dinner, 7-9 p.m.

Balladeers Open Rehearsal, Cornerstone Lounge, 7 p.m.

Listen and Learn: The New Cuba, 6:30-8 p.m.

Sister Act, Keller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 4 Family Fridays, 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 5 20s/30s Pre-Game Social before Timbers vs. Sounders 10 a.m.-noon Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders, Providence Park, noon

Monday, April 7 MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

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Thursday, April 10

Sunday, April 13 MAC Long Course Invitational Swim Meet, 8 a.m.

Monday, April 14 MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

Tuesday, April 15 Squash Club Championships, 5-9 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16

Racquetball Intramurals, 4:30 p.m.

Squash Club Championships, 5-9 p.m.

Friday, April 11

Thursday, April 17

MAC Long Course Invitational Swim Meet, 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 MAC Long Course Invitational Swim Meet, 7:30 a.m.

Junior Volleyball U14 Tournament, 7:30 a.m.

Racquetball Intramurals, 4:30 p.m.

Social Activities Pitch Tournament, 5:30 p.m.

Squash Club Championships, 5-9 p.m.

Climbing Gym Grand Opening and OAP Days kickoff, 6-9 p.m.

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The Easter Bunny hops into Providence Park on Easter Sunday, April 20, for MAC’s annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt. The scavenging starts at 2 p.m.

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Tuesday, April 22

Early Bird Easter Egg Hunt, Washington Park, 5:45 a.m.

New and Endangered Oregon Wilderness Hikes, 7 p.m.

Squash Club Championships, 5-9 p.m.

OAP Family Fridays, 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 19 Squash Club Championships, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

OAP Day, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

French Alliance Dinner, Soiree St. Tropez, 5 p.m.

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

Sunday, April 20 Easter Brunch Buffet, Grand Ballroom, seating times between 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Easter Dinner, Men’s Bar with menu specials, 3-6 p.m.

Friday, April 25 Ada Lusardi Yoga Workshop, 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 Ada Lusardi Yoga Workshop, noon No-corkage Night, Men’s Bar, 5 p.m.

Thorns vs. FC Kansas City, Providence Park, 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 27 Ada Lusardi Yoga Workshop, noon Balladeers Roger Doyle Memorial Concert, 2 p.m.

Cirque Du Soleil Totem, Grand Chapiteau Big Top at Portland Expo Center, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, April 28

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, Providence Park, 2 p.m.

Spring Decathlon begins and runs through May 18

Monday, April 21

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

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

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

Listen and Learn: Women and Heart Disease – What You Don’t Know Can Kill You, 9-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 30 Member Registration Opens for May 30 Junior Dance, online, 8 a.m.

503-517-7500 Aquatics Office 503-517-7525 Athletic Services 503-517-7200 Business Office 503-517-6600 Catering 503-517-7215 Child Care 503-517-7220 Communications 503-517-7235 Concierge Desk 503-517-2315 Executive Office 503-517-7535 Fitness Office 503-517-2350 MAF 503-517-7515 Group Exercise Hotline† 503-517-7560 Gymnastics Office 503-517-7570 Junior Sports Office 503-223-6251 Main Club Line 503-517-7276 Member Services 503-517-7574 Outdoor Department 503-517-7585 Squash Office 503-517-7592 Tennis Office 503-517-7290 The -M-porium 503-517-2335 The Salon †Phone number is a recording.

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

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

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

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

The passwords are available at the Concierge, Front Desk, Exercise and Conditioning Center Desk, and online at theMAC.com.

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The Oregon All-Stars, above, won last year’s Northwest Shootout. This year’s tournament, which marks the 20th anniversary of the event, includes a venue change to Liberty High School in Hillsboro. The games take play Saturday, April 26.

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to have a MAC member and Northwest Shootout alum return to help with some of this year’s planning. Scott Dougherty (Jesuit High School, 2002) remembers his experience fondly. “The game is a great showcase of talent at the high school level,” he says. “I continued to compete with and against many fellow Northwest Shootout alumni throughout my collegiate career at Santa Clara University. I will never forget Washington all-star Nate Robinson (Denver Nuggets) dunking over several Oregon players, foreshadowing the three NBA dunk contests he would go on to win.”

Additionally, there are some exciting, fresh components for the 20th anniversary of this terrific athletic event.

New name for event This year’s event has a new name, the “Merritt Truax Memorial Northwest Shootout,” thanks to the generosity of Alix and Michael Truax of Salem. The new event name is bestowed in honor of the late Merritt Truax, a 1934 Oregon State graduate and founder of the successful Merritt Truax Oil Company.

New location This year’s competition is moving to a new location, Liberty High School in Hillsboro. This venue is easily accessible from Highway 26, and offers plenty of free parking and all-around seating for a great game environment. The girls Oregon vs.

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Youth skills clinic and banquet The 2013 Northwest Shootout introduced a new component of the event – a free basketball skills clinic for MAC members and their guests from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Thursday, April 24. Participants ages 7 to 10 are welcome to join Coach Nick Robertson, coaches from HoopSource Basketball and the Oregon all-star players for a fun skills session. Game programs are available for athlete autographs and the free clinic also includes a t-shirt and complimentary ticket to the game. Register online at theMAC. com.

Following the free youth skills clinic, on Friday, April 25, MAF honors the high school all-star athletes at the annual recognition dinner sponsored by MAC. Each year family, friends and event sponsors gather to celebrate athletic achievement and enjoy the camaraderie of the competition. We are thrilled to have Kevin Carroll, an author, speaker and inspiration to Rules of the Red Rubber Ball, as the keynote guest speaker.

Proceeds from the Merritt Truax Memorial Northwest Shootout benefit the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Each year the Foundation funds scholarships and community grants in the Portland metropolitan area. The various community outreach activities promote character and confidence building activities for youth with an emphasis on athletic participation.

For more information, visit www.multnomahathleticfoundation.com or contact Lisa Bendt at lbendt@MultnomahAthelticFoundation.com or 503-517-2350.

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In Memoriam Carol E. Foster Oct. 2, 1946-Jan. 20 2014 Senior family member Carol E. Foster died peacefully in her sleep at home with her loving husband, Bill, at her side on Jan. 20.

Carol grew up in Eastmoreland, the youngest daughter of Warren Elliott and Vivian Reynolds. She attended Duniway Elementary School, Cleveland High School and the University of Oregon, where she made many lifelong Alpha Phi friends.

Carol then began a teaching career, first in Sacramento, Calif., and Oregon City, then in Portland Public Schools, and finally at Portland State University, where she counseled young teachers. Along the way, her positive energy and love for education influenced hundreds of parents and students who were so glad they were in Mrs. Foster’s room.

In 1972, she met, and in 1974, married, the love of her life, Bill Foster, and together they had their wonderful daughter, Sarah.

In between teaching stints, her love of flowers compelled her to start her own flower delivery business, Fresh Weekly Flowers, and she found time for volunteering for CARES Northwest, the SMART reading program, Meals On Wheels, the Old Church and many others.

Carol had a rich and happy life full of the many things she loved: family and great friends, lucky dogs, long walks, flowers, travel, entertaining, teaching, children, music, playing the piano, tennis, Grass Valley, Black Butte, Cannon Beach, red lipstick, lots of laughter, champagne and much, much more.

A deep inner beauty that touched everyone she met eclipsed her outward beauty. Her joy, warmth and quick wit were something she easily shared with others and so many will miss the delight she brought. Carol had a keen intuition for understanding people and life, and by example helping all around her to also appreciate their fortune. Beyond all, she was simply the best friend, mother, wife, daughter and sister, and the pleasure and comfort of her company will be enormously missed.

She is survived by her husband, Bill; daughter, Sarah Achterman and her husband, Peter; sister, Sandra Barnett; niece, Jennifer Champion and her husband, Scott, and their daughter, Stella; and an extended family of loving in-laws.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Oregon Humane Society or Alzheimer’s Association.

James Carr Moran, Sr. July 31, 1934-March 1, 2014 With a twinkle in his eye, just hours after sharing jokes and many rounds of “I love you,” and with his family surrounding him, James Carr Moran, Sr., closed his eyes and was sped to heaven by the angels on March 1. He died at Providence Portland after complications from heart surgery. He was 79.

Jim, of Seaside, was born in Portland to Louis H. and Effie Carr Moran on July 31, 1934. He lived a life full of love, humor and generosity. Jim grew up in Northeast Portland and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952 and the University of Notre Dame in 1956.

While he was at Notre Dame, he met and then married Marianne Trapp in 1956.

He then was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. They welcomed their first daughter, Kathleen, while living in Chicago.

After serving his tour of duty, he brought his family home to Portland in 1958, and entered the family business, Moran Oil Company.

Jim and Marianne had seven more children together and raised them in The Madeline Parish, sending their children to Madeline and then St. Mary’s Academy and Central Catholic High School. They sent them all to college. In 1981, Marianne died. In 1983, Jim was lucky enough to meet and marry Suzanne Nimmo Gaittens. She courageously and with a bit of humor herself, took on this large family and brought her own two kids into the fold. Dad loved his new children and considered them his very own. His capacity for love and his compassionate heart were an example to all who knew him. He taught us all the importance of commitment to family, to hard work and to community. He handed down his very strong Catholic faith to his whole family. He was actively involved in the Catholic community and had an extremely generous heart.

Jim was a member of MAC since childhood, where he formed many lifelong friendships. In his younger years, Jim was asked to join the Golden Gloves with longtime MAC boxing coach Coach Roy Durst, but to his dismay, his mother nixed that plan.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Suzanne, whom he cherished. His daughters Kathleen Bradach, Molly Moran-Yandle, MD, Eileen Rilatt, Mary Pat Poteet, Laura Luthi, Sheila Connelly and sons James Carr Moran, Jr., Joseph Trapp Moran, John Moran and James Gaittens, and his twenty-six grandchildren and five great grandchildren are all so very grateful to have had such an amazing father. We will carry him with us always.

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ADMINISTRATIVE In Memoriam Continued from page 21 In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Moran Family Memorial Scholarship Fund at Central Catholic High School, 2401 S.E. Stark St., Portland, OR, 97214.

Richard R. Rice May 28, 1930-Jan. 31, 2014 Senior preferred member Richard R. Rice died Jan. 31, 2014, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Pendleton, to Richard and Harriet Rice. He moved to the Portland area and graduated from Beaverton High School and Oregon State University, forever an ardent Beaver Believer.

After graduation, Richard started in the insurance business. But for more than 30 years, his career was spent at the H.K. Ltd. stores in Portland. He was a charming, people-person with a great wit and sense of humor, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his sons, Reeder (Nancy), Richard and Miles (Stacy); six grandchildren; former wife and friend, Carla Meilstrup; and friend and companion, John Elder.

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Nancy Sewell Robison May 1, 1933-Jan. 27, 2014 Beloved mother, wife, sister and friend, senior family preferred member Nancy Sewell Robison died on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, after a chronic illness contracted while overseas several years ago. She was 80.

Renowned for her beauty inside and out, Nancy was a loyal friend and bright spirit whose smile would light up a room and warm hearts – she made anyone in her presence feel special and loved. The twinkle in her hazel eyes shone even brighter when she would play out-of-character yet hilarious pranks on her unsuspecting friends. An avid skier, accomplished tennis player and enthusiastic bridge partner, Nancy brought a cheery competitiveness to all of her recreational undertakings.

Nancy was a Portland native who attended Ainsworth Elementary School, Lincoln High School and the University of Oregon, where she was active in the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and Vanport/Portland State University. Nancy modeled as a teen and was later a career administrator in the finance, trucking and lumber industries.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Don; sister, Jean Donly; son, Matthew; and daughter-in-law, Karen Aiken.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy’s name to the Albertina Kerr Center, where she was a volunteer, at 424 N.E. 22nd Ave., Portland, OR 97232.

William C. Schrage Dec. 2, 1958-Jan. 14, 2014 Senior family member William Conrad Schrage was born Dec. 2, 1958, and passed away Jan. 14, 2014, after a year-long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Will graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in electrical engineering and an M.B.A. from Portland State University. Will embraced life and cherished time with the family he loved. His work ethic and dedication to success was a cornerstone of his personality. He had a passion for skiing, hiking and biking, and the beach was his favorite hideaway. He rooted for all things Oregon State. Go Beavs!

Will is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Courtney Stewart (Andy) and Katie; and the entire Bennett in-law family: Floyd, Ron (Beccy), Brad (Jennifer), Diane and Sharon.

ADMINISTRATIVE A special thank you to Dr. Gary Takahashi and the staff at the OHSU Knight Cancer Center for their genuine kindness.

Remembrances may be directed to OSHU Knight Cancer Institute at: ohsu.edu/ knightcancerchallenge.

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Sept. 16, 1922-Jan. 28, 2014 Senior family preferred member John. F. “Jack” Smith died Jan. 28. He was 91.

Jack was born in Bay City, Mich., and moved to Oregon in 1957.

Jack served in Germany during World War II, received a degree in mechanical engineering and retired from Northwest Natural Gas. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Veronica “Ronnie”; sons, John and Jeffrey; and grandchildren, Niki, Mitchell and Kelley.

He was predeceased by his son Judson, who died at age 4.

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April 22, 1938-Feb. 9, 2014 Senior preferred member Robert A. Wright died Feb. 9. He was 75.

Bob was a descendant of pioneers on the Oregon Trail, who had strong ties to Oregon.

He grew up in Northeast Portland with his parents, Mary and Kenneth Wright, along with his sister, Mary Ann (Feller) and cousin, Sarah Donaldson.

Bob attended Grant High School and Oregon State University, where he was a Sigma Nu and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. Bob married his high school and college sweetheart, Mary Ellen (Hunt) Wright, and they had three children, Michael, Nancy and Kathryn. After college, Bob worked as an engineer for MorrisonKnudsen and CH2M Engineering before starting his own engineering firm, R.A. Wright Engineering in 1971. Thirteen years later, Bob added Kathy Thomas to the business partnership and the firm became Thomas/Wright, Inc. In the late ’80s, Bob and Kathy Thomas fell in love. He spent the rest of his life in partnership with her. They shared a business, homes, vacations, adventures and everything else together. Bob loved traveling to Mexico, working on his farm and being with friends.

Bob and Kathy Thomas had a condo in Puerto Vallarta and a farm in Yamhill where they enjoyed spending time.

Bob is survived by his three children; five grandchildren; sister; cousins; and his longtime companion, Kathy Thomas.

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Switch anytime year round to an overall 5-star rated Providence Medicare Advantage Plan by calling 866-948-5147 or visit us at www.ProvidenceHealthPlan.com/medicare.

Service is available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. seven days a week (Pacific time).

Providence Health Plan is an HMO and HMO-POS plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Providence Health Plan depends on contract renewal.

The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the plan.

Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, provider network, premium and/or copayments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.

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Website search tips

to make the MAC experience even better M AC launched the new www. theMAC.com website March 4. Within two weeks, more than 4,500 members had signed on to the site registering for classes and camps, reserving courts and searching for a variety of club information.

With the helpful feedback from members and staff actively using the site, we uncovered some bugs as well as some unknown unknowns.

Even with the handful of issues, overwhelming feedback from members is positive and the club continues to make improvements to the site and resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

In some cases, learning a new system means thinking a little different. One of the common questions asked by members was why an event could not be found in the calendars. Typically the problem involved the date range.

The standard date range is 30 days. If you are looking for an event outside the next 30 days, simply adjust the date range on the calendar.

For more help or tips on the website, click on the help button at the top of every page. Members are encouraged to take 30 seconds and use the feeback to offer comments and suggestions.

The new website has a robust search engine. There are a couple ways to take advantage of the new search. If you are searching for information and an event, type the search word or phrase in the white search box in the upper right near your name. The results page will give you links to the top five web pages where the information is found. Underneath the page results are events or classes with the search phrase that occur within the next 30 days.

Still haven’t logged in?

For those who haven’t logged on to the new site, remember to use your member number without the leading zeros but with the suffix or last number, such as “0” or “1,” for your account name. The password is your birthdate with the year first, month second and day last (YYYYMMDD).

After logging in, you can change your password but not your user name.

Login instructions may be found on at the top of the home page by clicking “Login Help.”

Who do I contact with questions?

Any technology transition creates some digital dust. MAC staff is available to help during the transition.

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ADMINISTRATIVE Athletic Excellence

Provide Input on Sports Programs at the Club Have you ever wondered how the Multnomah Athletic Club learns what its members think? Ever wondered how you could give your feedback regarding activities in which your family participates? Want to make a difference and help improve athletic programs at the Club? MAC’s annual Athletic Excellence program in conjunction with Consumer Opinion Services (COS), a local market research company, is once again offering members the opportunity to give their feedback on athletic programs and activities in which you or your family participate.

Participate in the online Athletic Excellence Survey through Monday, April 14.

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All athletic participants are offered the opportunity to gauge their satisfaction, note successful efforts, offer suggestions for improvement and help evaluate the ongoing progress of each of our athletic offerings.

The Athletic Excellence Program was initiated by a charge from the Board of Trustees a year ago. This year’s survey looks to build upon last year’s results, which served as the initial step in determining a baseline for this ongoing process to help improve all athletic programs at MAC as we strive for athletic excellence. Working with COS, the survey was re-designed by the Athletic Committee with input from each sport committee and members following last year’s survey. The survey is 100 percent confidential in nature, and individual responses will not be correlated with identifiers in the reporting phase of the research. In other words, it’s totally secure and confidential.

Participants in each athletic program will receive an email link to the survey or can visit the survey at the link below. The survey can be taken online, via PC or IOS, mobile devices, or in a paper form available at the Concierge or E&C desk. The online survey begins April 1 and remains active until April 14. Results are provided to the Athletic Committee and shared with individual sport committees this summer. Find the survey at: http://ConsumerOpinionServices.MAC. AthleticExcellenceSurvey.2014.surveyanalytics.com Consumer Opinion Services is a fullservice market research and public opinion survey firm. It was founded in 1960, and has offices and focus group facilities in Portland, Seattle and Las Vegas. WM

ADMINISTRATIVE S o c i a l Ac t i v i t i e s The second year of the Social Activities Committee was creative and busy. The committee continued to focus on larger events supplemented by ongoing smaller popular events. Whether in the creative part of the process or the execution of an event, the mission was to offer creative and enjoyable experiences for members.

Erika Wrenn The larger events included Derby Day, Margaritaville on the Sundeck, the Witches’ Ball and the Sound of Music Singalong. A goal of the committee this year was to work on events with other MAC committees or departments. This goal was obtained by working with MelloMacs and Balladeers on the Sound of Music Sing Along and collaborating with Walking and Hiking on the Historic Walk in the Park. Trivia Night continues to be a popular smaller event that members follow and look forward to each quarter. The committee plans to continue this event as requested by members.

Our staff liaison Mandy Beasley was essential in the implementation of our goals and execution of our events this year. Her creative mind and attention detail created a platform on which to plan amazing events. Thank you to Carol Robertson from Member Events for helping us stay on task. uCommittee members include Anne Cleve, Suzie Ott, Angela Otto, Jennifer Strait,Trish Carey, Arley Ann Ross, Holly Witt, Sarah Nelson, Alex Page and Jan Sturdevant.

The Winged M ran the 2013 Social Activities Committee report in March. Above is the 2014 report. We regret the error.

New Members Senior Georgi Laufenberg is a business analyst at Nike, Inc. John Andon is an attorney at Andon Law Firm.

Erin Patton is a human resources consultant at Cambia Health Solutions.

Senior Family Darren and Casey Nakata. Darren is an attorney at Perkins Coie, LLP. Casey is an attorney at Hewlett Packard Company. WM

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M e e t t h e 2 0 1 4 M u lt n o m a h At h l e t i c C l u b P r e s i d e n t

Darcy Henderson

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he interview over, Darcy Henderson leaned back in a booth in the Men’s Bar, and asked out loud the question she figures is on the mind of many members.

“Why,” she asked with a smile, “would a photo stylist be named president of MAC?” Sure, at her day job, she shops for props, poses models and coordinates photo shoots.

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talk with her, is a sense that Henderson could be one of the most prepared presidents in the club’s history.

Yes, she’s a photo stylist. And that may be one of her great strengths, as she takes the helm at a pivotal time when the club is changing and evolving, and as new generations of leaders are emerging.

She knows the club’s past. She remembers the people at the Front Desk who greeted adult members by name.

She’s tuned into the present because she and her family are in the building most days.

And because she so loves MAC and what it stands for, she’s keenly aware of what needs to be done for the future.

Growing up at MAC Henderson, born and raised in Portland, became a member through her parents. Before he joined the club, her father, George Henderson, was president of the Pacific Northwest Ski Association. He came up with the idea of promoting ski jumping during the 1951 Rose Festival.

And, boy did he.

Wander into the Men’s Bar and look at the photo that captures what he pulled off. He persuaded MAC leaders to build a 150-foot ski jump from the top of the old clubhouse so jumpers could take off and land in what was then called Multnomah Stadium.

Listening to her recount the tale, you know Henderson has moxie and the bloodlines to think big and bold. But she’s no idle dreamer. She earned a B.A. in English from Colorado College and later had extensive training in graphic arts and design at Parsons School of Design in New York, as well as taking direct marketing classes at New York University.

She spent five years on Wall Street as a commercial lender, dealing with loans to the big boys – steel companies, public utilities and hospitals. The woman knows how to read a spreadsheet, negotiate and cut through the glad-handing.

She later moved into public relations and advertising, working for Family Circle magazine and Crossing Sweater Co., where she managed product marketing and photo shoots.

In 1993, she returned to Portland and worked at Pendleton Woolen Mills as the public relations coordinator and advertising assistant manager. Both positions required styling, art direction and production for photo shoots. She also handled copywriting and devising strategic marketing plans. She left Pendleton in 1998 to work on her own, focusing on styling.

Although she’s lived in Colorado, New York City and London, she never gave up her MAC membership. The youngest of five children, Henderson is the only one who maintained her spot at MAC. “The club has played a role in my life,” she said. “Now, it’s a big part of my family’s life, too.”

She and her husband, Mike Urness, have two children, Jack, 9, and Laney, 7, and the family uses the club in ways that remind her of her childhood.

A vision for MAC The feeling of stewardship over the years has led Henderson to serve on the Membership, Nominating and ad hoc member survey committees. She’s also chaired the Communications and Family Events committees. Now, as president, she plans to take what she’s learned and focus on three specific goals to serve the organization and members.

“I represent an important and big faction of the club, and that’s the young family,” she said. “I want to ensure that we continue the many programs for families and children. Not just quantity, but that we have a good, highquality product.”

Her advertising background showed her the importance of constant communication, explaining goals and

the reasoning behind decisions. She wants to beef up communication at the club during her tenure.

“I’m not sure if the members are aware of all we have to offer them,” she said. “I’ve found that many people use the club in a narrowly focused way. That’s fine, but it is important that people know what else is offered.”

She said many members followed the same route as she has: using the club as children – learning to swim and being part of the gymnastics program – before coming back to have children continue the same cycle.

“The challenge is the 20- to 30-year-old group,” she said. “Is there a cost, a barrier, to remaining a member?

What are they getting for their money? If they move, and this is a mobile society, why should they keep a membership?’

Henderson is acutely aware of the power of a brand.

And, she said, MAC is a brand.

“When a brand is created and introduced to young people they remain loyal to it,” she said. “Think about the products we use in our lives. When people grow older, they continue to come back to that brand. But a product must have a brand.”

Pressed for an example as it relates to MAC, Henderson paused, fell silent and studied the tabletop for a few seconds before looking up with a smile.

“MAC for life,” she said. “That’s our brand.”

Henderson believes she’s helping lead a club where people go to stay healthy – physically and socially. Some people like working out, while others never visit the weight room, but enjoy classes and meeting friends for drinks and dinner.

“We are a club full of people staying fit in every sense of the word,” she said. “Currently, there is no other club like this in the United States. If you look at our market, we have no competitive weakness. We have no disadvantage.”

But the savvy businesswoman in Henderson knows it’s foolish to build a solid future based strictly on a good reputation. She wants to make sure club leadership remains nimble and responsive to changing trends. It’s vital, she said, that members understand MAC is more than just a fitness club.

“To do that, we must communicate our message constantly,” she said. “The club is too big to be all things to all people. But there are small communities within a larger community where people can find their niche. We need to make sure members know about all these smaller communities.”

Henderson, for example, participates in group fitness, yoga and Evolution classes, and enjoys lap swimming.

“I have three or four card swipes at the Front Desk each day,” she said, “I’m down here by myself, then I get my kids after school and bring them down here for their activities.”

Many private clubs across the Unites States are struggling as membership has dropped off, forcing them to cut programs or services.

MAC, Henderson said, is on solid financial footing.

“The most rewarding experience of being on the board is to see how almost nothing is done without vetting,” she said. “That means raising dues, how money is spent and how we remodel and upgrade the facility.

At every step, the board seeks member input through the committee system. Most importantly, this input is embraced.” WM april 2014

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De c at h l o n C e lebrates 4 1 years o f c omp etition

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hen Bill Cordano and Nick Munly laced up their shoes for the first MAC decathlon, last year’s winners weren’t even born. Women weren’t allowed in the club’s weight room, let alone allowed to participate in the event.

Richard Nixon still had a few more months left in office, and MAC had one of the largest billiards rooms in town.

Shooting pool, coincidentally, was one of the contested events in the original decathlon. (Read more on Cordano and Munly starting on page 36) It was 1974, and the club was a much different place.

But people flocked to this new event, run by fitness legend Joe Loprinzi, for some of the same reasons they do today – to challenge themselves and have fun doing it.

“A lot of people are specialists, they play racquetball or squash or another sport, but here’s a fun contest anyone can do, where you’re challenging yourself to see how well Continued on page 34

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Conditioning events 1,000-meter row 2,000-meter row 200-yard swim mile run stationary bike Members Alyson O’Brien and Taylor Kavanaugh are both past decathlon winners. O’Brien, who excels at the swim, used the event as a springboard to triathlons. She’s competing in a half Ironman next month. Kavanaugh, who played football at Oregon State, uses the event as motivation to keep working out while running his video production company.

Continued from page 33 you can do and how much you can improve the next year,” says Decathlon Committee member Paul Trimble, who participated for the first time in 1977. “MAC is an athletic club. You can do this and have fun and it really embodies what the club is all about.”

How it began The Olympic decathlon can be traced back to 708 B.C., when the Greeks created an all-around athletic test called the pentathlon for that year’s games. The modern Olympic decathlon started with the Stockholm games of 1912, when American legend Jim Thorpe won the event. The MAC decathlon can be traced back to fitness guru Loprinzi, who brought the idea to the club after learning about a similar event at the Boston Athletic Club, Cordano says.

The events have changed over the past several years, with early iterations of the decathlon including golf and pool.

“One could get a beer and go in there and play pool,” Trimble says, “and that was the joke. You had all of these different athletic events you would get ready for, but it seemed like the people who did the best at pool would usually have a beer first.”

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more than any other woman – 18 times, starting in the early 1980s, just after the first women’s decathlon in 1979. She celebrates the inclusion of younger women in the event. “Now we have a lot of younger girls,” she says. “There are so many more women who are athletes now. Every high school has its star.”

Modern event There are 18 events that are eligible for scoring in MAC’s decathlon, and participants may pick 10. They are broken down into three different categories; conditioning, strength, and speed and skill. Conditioning events include the 1,000-meter row, 2,000meter row, 200-yard swim, mile run and stationary bike; speed/skill events include the 100-meter dash, 400-meter dash, 40-yard shuttle run, 50-yard swim, basketball free throws, football punt (baseball throw for women), jump rope and long jump; and strength events include the bench press, pull-ups, shot put and vertical leap.

Each participant completes three events from each of the categories, with the 10th event being chosen from any of the categories. You can complete as many events as desired, with some participants electing to complete all of the events in each category.

The Decathlon Committee take a participant’s best scores in each category, so members can feel free to take on challenging events, knowing they don’t need to count toward a final score.

XLI welcoming place for me because I’ve met so many people through the decathlon.”

Sherwood admits that some folks are intimidated by the idea of trying new events they may not have done before, but says first timers often have the most fun. He recalls talking someone in his Max Force class into doing the event for the first time.

“She waited until the end and did all 10 events in one day and just smoked the events,” he says. “I mean it was a phenomenal performance, and the part that was most impressive was that as she did the events, she was laughing and having a good time and enjoying every second of it.”

Variety

For those especially hearty souls, there’s the Ironman/ Ironwoman event. This features 10 set events – bench press, jump rope, pull-ups, stationary bike, 2,000-meter row, 50-yard swim, shot put, 100-meter dash, 400-meter dash and mile run – done over a two-day period on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18.

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It takes an outstanding overall athlete to win the decathlon. Last year’s victors, Dani Maier and Taylor Kavanaugh, are both only a couple of years removed from Division I athletic careers.

But simply participating in the decathlon – that’s a different story. With a host of different events and age groups, and a welcoming crew of volunteers who judge events, the decathlon is largely about having fun and discovering new personal challenges.

That’s how outgoing decathlon committee chair, Amy Pellegrin, got involved. She completed her first decathlon shortly after moving to Portland and becoming a MAC member.

“I had turned 40 that year, and I’m not a runner, and all of my friends had run marathons for their 40th birthdays,” she says. “I had read about the decathlon on a poster at MAC, and I thought, ‘well this is certainly something that I’ve never done before.’ It was a great challenge, and one of the first people I met was Frank Sherwood. He is just one of the most enthusiastic and kindest people that’s you’ll ever meet. Doing the decathlon made me feel like I really belonged here.”

For Sherwood, volunteering to judge the events is half of the fun. While weight room staff do a good chunk of the testing – Pellegrin points out that they are essential to the event – Decathlon Committee members each volunteer time in the Exercise and Conditioning area over the three-week span in which people may complete their events.

“I enjoy the testing piece of it as much as competition. I love encouraging people and meeting people and talking to them about the event,” Sherwood says. “I get as much enjoyment from that as the testing. So for me, I’m down there at least four to five nights a week.”

Pellegrin quickly went from decathlon newbie, to committee member, to chair, and says it’s helped her make the most of her club experience.

“We meet tons of people, so it sends up being a really fun way to network within the club,” she says. “It makes the club a very personal experience for me. From the time I park to the time I leave, I’m always saying, ‘Hi, hi, hi.’ I feel like MAC is a very

Of course, there’s more than just a social aspect to the decathlon. Over the past several years, fitness experts have promoted adding variety to workouts, and what better way to do that than by training for 10 different events?

“Many people love one type of exercise and do it exclusively.

This is detrimental to overall fitness because, though they become strong and efficient at that activity, such as running, they’re not keeping their muscles trained in a balanced manner,” says personal trainer Glenn Johnson. “This over-training of one area of the body leads to weak muscles in other areas. Because running, for example, works one plane, other muscles, such as those used for lateral moves, are neglected. Then, when someone has to make a lateral move, say to avoid a puddle or a dog, they wind up injured.”

This year’s decathlon runs from Monday, April 28 through Sunday, May 18, with the Ironman/Ironwoman event taking place the last weekend of the event. Complete at least 10 of the 18 events during the three-week period to finish. The cost is $20. Contact the Fitness Department at 503-517-7543 or wcath@themac.com with questions.

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D ec at hlo n X LI World Champion Nick Munly: A Mainstay at MAC

By Jenn Director Knudsen Nixon (Nick) Munly 30 years ago proffered an invitation to the famous – and infamous – late novelist Norman Mailer. “I’d like to show you the best club in the United States,” Munly had said to Mailer, who was in Portland on a junket and watched a powerlifting tournament that featured Munly as its champion. A MAC member since 1943, Munly reports that Mailer responded, “If you’re out with most Pulitzer Prize winners, you’ll be bored. But you’ll have fun with me.”

(Munly assures that Mailer was impressed with MAC.) Very well known for his womanizing, Mailer was surrounded all night by “women gaggling around him,” Munly reported, adding he’d never seen anyone add ice to beer, but Mailer did so and into the wee hours at The Shadows, today the site of Club 21.

Decked out in MAC clothing from hat to custom-made red jacket emblazoned with the winged M, Munly recently sat down ostensibly to chat in his gravelly voice about his 40-year MAC decathlon experiences and those as an award-laden weightlifter, both sports that he continues at age 85. And while the still-chiseled octogenarian (who turns 85 this month, on the decathlon’s first day) is very excited to share his three-quarter-centurylong athletic career – and the newspaper clippings in dog-eared scrapbooks to prove it – he gets even more animated when recounting his myriad brushes with famous “chaps” like Mailer. And some leading ladies, too.

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Winged M: You’re one of only two people at MAC to have done every club decathlon since its founding in 1974. How did you get involved four decades ago?

Nick Munly: I recall being down in the weight room, where the decathlon idea got started. I was lifting weights with friends who started talking about it. I said, “I’m not a track man, but I do love to run.” And I figured I was in great shape, as I’d by then completed three mountain climbs – Hood, Helens and South Sister – between 1968 and 1971, including with very good friend Joe Loprinzi. Those of us on the Mt. Hood climb each hauled up some weight-lifting equipment; on the summit, we all did presses with dumbbells

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I recall being down in the weight room, where the decathlon idea got started. I was lifting weights with friends who started talking about it. I said, “I’m not a track man, but I do love to run.” – Nick Munly (a grainy black-and-white photo proves this story’s veracity).

WM: So, how did the first years of the decathlon competition differ from its format today?

NM: Al Tauscher used to run the gym where folks could golf, and golf skills used to be part of the early decathlons. So, too, were shooting pool, the leg press and the bench press; I found the latter two very easy.

However, folks determined the leg press caused too many injuries, and too many people skimped on bench-press technique.

Proper form requires bringing the bar all the way down to the chest, and too many people found doing so too hard. Eventually, people said, “What’s pool shooting and golf putting gotta’ do with strength, speed, and distance (the decathlon triumvirate)?” So shooting pool and any kind of golf were excised from the club’s decathlon.

(According to Club historian George Vogt, pool may well have been on the decathlon chopping block “probably because folks of that era associated it with gambling and ‘misspent youth.’”)

Also, every event used to be scored on a 100-point scale; today it’s on a 1000-point scale.

WM: Do you have a favorite decathlon event?

NM: That’s really a trick question because I have played so many sports and still compete in power lifting. (At the time of this writing, Munly was preparing for a mid-March powerlifting championship at the Portland Airport Shilo Inn. This is his final competition in the light heavyweight class in the 80 to 84 age group, and he hoped to score his eighth consecutive championship before entering a new age class.)

At Grant High School, I had the fortune to play on three state championship football teams. I also spent eight years as a welterweight on MAC’s boxing team, when the Club still had a boxing team and hosted an annual tournament. And before I turned 70, I was on MAC’s National Championship Doubles Team. My partner Steve Senders and I dropped only one set in the entire 1996 USTA tournament that took us to Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota and, for our final match, California.

I also was a strong swimmer and worked for many summers as a lifeguard, including in Lake Oswego and on the Oregon Coast.

That job probably caused the melanoma I Continued on page 38

President’s Award Winner Bill Cordano: Getting Better with Age

By Tony Roberts By his own admission, Bill Cordano wasn’t much of an athlete in his younger days. That’s certainly changed over the years.

Today, Cordano is a 7-handicap golfer, and last year, at age 71, he set an age group record in MAC’s decathlon while setting a personal best in the bench press. In case you’re wondering, that’s not exactly an event in which participants age like wine. He also happens to be one of only two people to finish every decathlon.

Cordano’s athletic achievements and dedication – he’s been in the club’s committee system for a quarter century – helped him win MAC’s prestigious President’s Award at the Annual Meeting this year.

Winged M: You’re one of only two people to have done every decathlon – how did you get involved at the beginning?

WM: Do you have a favorite event?

BC: My favorite event would have to be the bench press followed by pushups. This past year I achieved lifetime bests as well as age group records in both events. Years ago I was approached by a younger competitor who remarked that he was amazed that I had benched pressed so much without having muscular arms. I told him that technique is just as important as muscle.

WM: So what’s the secret to getting stronger with age?

BC: I focused primarily on the bench press in training. I’d seen what the record was and I work out quite a bit. I just kept working at it and working. Twice a week I lifted heavy weights, I was told by experts I shouldn’t, but it worked for me. Why, at 71, you would do better than you ever had, I don’t know!

WM: Any fond or funny memories from the event?

BC: One of my favorite memories of the decathlon is when a contestant dove into the pool for his swim and his suit came down to his knees. He kept swimming to the end of the pool before pulling his suit back up.

WM: Why do you keep doing it year after year?

BC: It keeps me in shape, it keeps me out of my wife’s hair. I actually train for the decathlon all year. In the summer I workout at the club and play golf in the afternoon.

When I am in Palm Desert in the winter, I play golf in the morning and work out at a local gym in the afternoon.

The decathlon is a special event for me.

It’s much like golf as it combines competition and comradeship, with comradeship being the No. 1 priority.

WM: You’re a big golfer too, right?

BC: Well, my all-time high was 150 rounds in a year a few years ago. Last year I played 125. This year, I’ve backed off a little and try to enjoy each round.

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My left elbow was stress fractured and with the resulting inactivity, the decathlon gave me an opportunity to get back in shape. Little did I know that this event would also shape my lifestyle. – Bill Cordano

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Bill Cordano: Early on, I had a discussion with Joe Loprinzi. He was considering bringing this decathlon to the club that he heard the Boston Athletic Club was doing.

He asked me about it. I was pretty naive at the time, but thought it sounded like a good idea. I got involved before there was an official sport committee. I helped score the events.

It kind of got in my blood because of that involvement.

My participation in the first decathlon also came about because of an injury I sustained while playing city league basketball.

My left elbow was stress fractured and with the resulting inactivity, the decathlon gave me an opportunity to get back in shape. Little did I know that this event would also shape my lifestyle. I started spending a lot more time at the club than I had in the past. The club had been a place to go once in a while.

I played squash with a buddy, but that was it.

I wasn’t into overall exercise. All of a sudden I became much more active and I started getting in better shape.

it a little bit. As for the pool shooting and putting, they wanted to make it more of an athletic achievement rather than goofing around a bit. The swim was replaced with the 50-yard swim. The 100-yard swim was a killer. They raised the bulkhead and it was 50 yards down and 50 yards back, and a lot of people in those days were walking back.

WM: How has the event changed over time?

BC: For several years until 1997, the decathlon was scored differently than the present system. In the early years the scoring system was age weighted so that many older competitors won the overall championship. Now scoring is the same for all, so the younger athletes get their just due. Some of the events that are no longer in the “modern” decathlon are pool shooting, golf putting, leg press, sit ups and the 100 yard swim. They took the leg press out because they feared it would be too harmful. I think the sit-ups were too hard to score, and people were fudging april 2014

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Club for a promotion of some sort. And here’s (professional boxer) Rocky Marciano, who broke his hand on my friend Bob Jarvis’ head; in fact, the only fight Marciano ever lost was here in Portland, and he was only an amateur at the time. And here’s (crooner) Tony Bennett. Did you know he is an artist, too?

I have a painting of his, of Portland’s South Waterfront, in my home. And here’s (TV personality) Steve Allen, and (jazz singer and

WM: Why do you keep doing the decathlon year after year?

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NM: I just like a lot of the events, and I’m particularly good at the bench press and pull ups. And I think I’ve won my fair share; I’ve won at least 10 of ‘em in my age group.

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Continued from page 36 once was diagnosed with. Twenty years ago I had an operation to remove it, and that was the same year I suffered a heart attack.

Years later, I bumped into the surgeon who’d performed the surgery and he simply said, “I see you survived.”

So, I love the bench press and I’m also great at pull ups. I do the requisite 28 pull ups every time.

WM: What are the key activities you participate in at the Club?

NM: Weight lifting is really my thing.

Joe Loprinzi traveled with me for 25 years to tournaments all over the country and the world, and he once said this about me: “Nick, you’re the only person in the history of the Club that can lift 200 pounds over his head after they’ve turned 60.” In 1958, the only year the MAC hosted the national weight lifting championship, I beat the previous Pacific Coast record – power lifting 260 pounds; I held that record until 1965.

I’ve won more than 10 master’s championships in Olympic weightlifting, which requires lifting the entire bar above your head, and I’m in the Weightlifting Hall of Fame in York, Pa. While I made MAC’s Hall of Champions, I’ve never been able to make the Wall of Fame in this club, though I’ve been paying dues for 72 years! Oh well. All told, I’ve won at least 25 tournaments, including in Olympic, deadlift and bench press, and competitions took me to most of Europe’s capitals, including Vienna, Glasgow and London. When I was at my peak, in the 1950s, I could bench more than 330 pounds, and I won national championships at that level. Today I can bench my weight – which hovers around 160 pounds.

WM: Do you have any fond memories that come to mind?

NM: All sorts of famous people would come to MAC’s weightlifting – and other – tournaments; they’d come for free as representatives of various charities. I got to meet so many of them (he said while flipping through picture after picture – all carefully labeled and dated – in his huge scrapbooks that spilled over the grocery-store bag he toted them in).

I once met (weightlifter and Incredible Hulk) Lou Ferrigno when he came to the

musician) Mel Tormé – he really was like his nickname: the Velvet Fog. I even met (pop and jazz trumpeter) Doc Severinson, trumpeter Shorty Rogers and womanizer (and musician and writer) Artie Shaw. Did you know he had eight wives in his lifetime and even came to Portland to play big band music (in the 1940s). Woody Herman, also a big band musician, performed at MAC, and I met (actress and Oregon native) Jane Powell here, too. I also got to meet (actress and dancer) Cyd Charisse and even (socialite and actress) Zsa Zsa Gabor. And in 1995, (film and stage actress and model) Lauren Bacall came here. I raised my hand and she took my question from the audience. WM

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Bill Cordano Continued from page 37 My father bought me a membership 51 years ago, and it was actually after a round of golf with former MAC President Harvey Benson (1958). He said, “Why don’t you get your son in the Multnomah Club?”

My father was a good golfer with a low handicap, but I never really got involved with golf early on, except for a few lessons. Golf didn’t really enter my life until retirement.

As I got older, I got better and better, and I thought, “Well, I can do this.”

WM: And now you’re active in the Golf Committee.

BC: That’s right. I’ve been in the club’s committee system for over 25 years with the golf committee being my current focus. I fly back from Palm Desert for committee meetings, and I feel like I’m as involved as I’ve ever been with this committee. This year, I’m organizing the club golf league, and trying to get the sport committees scramble up and running. I’m also helping to organize the golf expo. I’ve also started to get involved with the 1st Tee Organization in Palm Desert.

I’ve helped kids out with tournaments and donated a couple hundred golf balls.

WM: Talk a little about the President’s Award and what it means to you.

BC: I barely played sports in high school. I was kind of a late bloomer. Maybe that’s why I’m lifting so much now! I played a little bit of high school basketball, but I really didn’t have the skills. I just blossomed late, and started to do things I didn’t think I could do. To receive

the President’s Award and to be included with the list of prior recipients is an indescribable honor. I want to thank the club, the Athletic committee and the people and committees that nominated me. I had aspired for many years to receive this award. WM

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Club Scrapbook 1. MAC’s 2013 officers were honored at the annual Officers’ Dinner. Seated in the front row, from left, are outgoing officers Treasurer Craig Iverson, Secretary Gwen Farnham, President Carl Burnham III and Vice President Jim Cleary. Joining these officers are past MAC presidents Michael Falkenstein, Dennis Cusack, Jim Connolly, Bill Crist, John Vranizan, Linda Marshall, Burke Rice, Skip Frank, Marilyn Lindgren, Darwin Green, Bill June, Ross Meinhart, James Hockley, Scott Andrews, Thomas Usher, Garry Bullard, Kenneth Stephens, Robert Gulick, Franklin Drake and Phil Juckeland.

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2. MAF Spinathon participant Skip Frank focuses on the spin instructor as teams and individuals raise money for Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s SYBIL GUGGENHEIM community grant efforts in the Portland metropolitan area. Pedaling in the background are Jim Pittman and Tricia New. 3. From left, Blair Marsden, Samantha Marsden, Tina Lewis and Alex Wheatley have fun in the snow on Mount Hood during the 20s/30s Tubes and Brews event.

4. Contessa Alessandra Gardino, second from left, stands with members, from left, Rosalie Stevenson, Marcia Apperson and Jill Whittaker during the Culture and Style luncheon event, Life as an Italian Contessa. Gardino spoke about life in an Italian village and her palatial inheritance.

5. Distinguished Northwest painter, printmaker and teacher George Johansen is joined, from left, by Judy Vogland, Pat Vessely, Margot V. Thompson and Mary O’Connor prior to the artist’s talk. Johansen’s brilliantly colored compositions hung in the Reading Lounge during January and February.

6. Oregon Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Kevin Irving, second from right, is accompanied by members, from left, Mike Mathews, Susy Ott and Wendy Mathews at the Behind the Curtain: An Intimate Evening with OBT event.

7. Chloe Brooke, Margot Anders, Nathalie Ayotte, Sophia Thurston and Ayla Hoffman attend the Behind the Curtain OBT event.

8. Annie Liu and other MAC Company dancers perform a lyrical piece at the Behind the Curtain OBT event.

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Member Art Show Opening

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During March, members had the opportunity to share their artistic talents at the annual Member Art Show. As always, the opening-night reception in the Reading Lounge was a delightful social, with artists and their families and friends mixing with art lovers. The show’s range of art included watercolors, oils, sculptures, glass, ceramics, photographs and mixed media.

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The 31st annual MAC Open brought a record 1,260 athletes of all skill levels from across the country to the club. The impressive amount of athletes, coaches, volunteers and spectators makes the MAC Open one of the biggest competitions of its kind in the Portland area. Girls compete on the vault, beam, uneven bars and the floor and boys compete on the vault, rings, pommel horse, parallel bars, high bar and floor. The meet culminates with the co-ed team competition. Always hot contenders, MAC boys and girls teams won the team finals to conclude the meet.

14. Patrick Casey on pommel horse 15. Destinee Davis on balance beam 16. Grace Donaghy on uneven parallel bars 17. Aaron Swanson on rings 18. Parker Chiapuzio on parallel bars 19. Jamie Law on vault

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AC T I V I T I E S Break out the Big Hats, it’s Derby Day The popular Derby Day party returns, along with two new events, a Pitch tournament and Mad Men Party nd…they’re…off! After a hugely successful first year, the Social Activities Committee brings back Derby Day on A Saturday, May 3. Members and guests are invited to break out their big hats and stylish Derby attire for a classy party from 1:30-5 p.m. The soiree starts in the Men’s Bar and overflows into 26 Founders and MACtinis. Guests are invited to mix and mingle, watch the Kentucky Derby on multiple TVs, participate in the best hat and best-dressed contests, and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres with a southern flair, and a no-host bar with drink specials. Cost is $35 for members and $42 for guests. Register online at theMAC.com of call 503-517-7265 for more information.

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Dayna Corwin, Sheila Cieslik and Laura Chock enjoy Derby Day festivities last year in 26 Founders.

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ADMINISTRATIVE

Balladeers

New Wrinkles Make for an Exciting Show April is a huge month for the Balladeers.

This year’s Roger Doyle Memorial Concert is around the corner, and let’s just say it won’t be your father’s production!

Social activities

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Mad Men, wrapping up its final season, is a stylized and provocative AMC drama series set in 1960s New York which follows the lives of the competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising in a self-centered world where the characters make an art of the sell.

Never seen the show? It doesn’t matter. This isn’t a viewing party. It simply celebrates 1960s New York through live music, primo cocktails, and hip contests. So, prepare to deck out in your finest 60s attire and have a great time. Details to follow in May Winged M. WM

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he Social Activities Committee invites members and their guests to participate in a Pitch Tournament on Thursday, April 17.

Pitch is an American trick-taking card game derived from the English game of All Fours (Seven Up). Members are invited to enjoy a beverage at the no-host bar starting at 5:30 p.m., which is followed by four rounds of Pitch starting promptly at 6 p.m. After four rounds enjoy a dinner buffet, followed by four more rounds. Cost is $35 for members and $42 for guests, which includes a light buffet and a $10 buy-in. Cash prizes are awarded to the first, second and third place teams. Basic knowledge of Pitch, as well as a partner, are required to play in the tournament.

For more information or to register, visit theMAC.com or call 503-517-7265.

The month starts with the ensemble’s second open rehearsal Thursday, April 3, outside the Sports Pub. Socializing starts at 7 p.m., warm-ups are at 7:15 p.m. and the group finishes at 8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in joining this 70-plus year old men’s chorus should sit in.

“Plus, it’s a great way for members to get a preview of some of the changes we’ll be unveiling at the Roger Doyle Memorial concert, especially for MAC members, at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27,” said first-year Director Dr. Scott Tuomi.

In addition to some Balladeers standards, the group is unveiling an arrangement of Lydia, The Tattooed Lady, written especially for the 35-member ensemble, a new version of Shenandoah, and Tshotsholoza, a South African piece, also performed at the Brothers Sing On Concert at the University of Portland in March.

It is also the club’s first opportunity to hear Tuomi sing. The new director is an acclaimed tenor soloist who has performed with a number of local and regional organizations, and who has an impressive discography. He is featured in A Wandering Minstrel from Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado, accompanied by the Balladeers.

“I’m singing this in honor of Roger. It was the first piece I ever performed with him as part of the inaugural season of the Mock’s Crest Productions at the University of Portland,” Tuomi said.

In another departure, Tsunami, a group from the Pacific Youth Choir Tuomi conducts, sings a set they’re preparing for their upcoming May Concert. They may join the Balladeers for a number, too.

“People can expect new repertoire and new faces as we reach out to the community and support men singing together,” Tuomi said.

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Colorful eggs are strewn across the field during MAC’s Children Easter Egg Hunt at Providence Park. This year’s event is 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 20.

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The Morning Book Group discusses Doris Kearns Goodwin’s The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism, at its Thursday, April 10 meeting. Roosevelt is credited with the country’s transformation at the turn of the 20th century. His accomplishments and presidential endeavors are covered in the first half of this ambitious work. The second half, to be discussed in May, deals with Roosevelt’s legacy left for his chosen successor, William Howard Taft, to carry out.

Future selections include Sycamore Row by John Grisham in June; Destiny of the Republic

by Candice Millard in July; and Spy Mistress

by William Stevenson and Death of a Bore by M.C. Beaton in August.

MAC Morning Book Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m.

Check at the front desk for the meeting location. Call Member Services at 503-517-7265 with questions.

–Rea Janes

Evening Readers Unravel Luminaries

The Evening Literary Readers met to discuss The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton.

The readers began early on this epic novel, which in the end is a love story that takes the 800-plus pages to arrive at its conclusion.

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mystery of The Luminaries at its April meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in a private dining room.

–Martha Godfrey Dixon

Family Events

Celebrate Easter at Providence Park Rain or shine, the Providence Park pitch becomes a treasure trove of treats during MAC’s annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 20. The Easter Bunny is kind enough to divide 4,000 colorful eggs between four quadrants, divided by age group and filled with tickets children can redeem for prizes.

This is a fast-paced event, so members are advised to arrive on time for the 2 p.m. start.

The four age groups are 0-2, 3-4, 5-7 and 8 and older. The egg hunts begin in 10-minute increments.

Enter Providence Park through Gate 35 on 18th Avenue beginning at 1:45 p.m. There are bags provided for the hunt; outside baskets are not allowed. Attendees are asked to show their MAC membership card when entering.

The event is for members only, but non-members may come to watch. Heels and strollers are prohibited on the field. The event is free, but registration is required. Register online at theMAC.com or call Member Events at 503-517-7265.

Teens and juniors can volunteer for this event. Call Member Events for more information.

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Activities cancellation policy for this special event.

Tickets for an adult member and daughters ages 12 and older are $45 each (guests $50); tickets for a child member ages 11 and younger are $35 each (guests $40).

For more information or to register, call Member Events at 503-517-7265 or visit theMAC.com.

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Father Daughter Dance Goes Under the Big Top Dads and daughters, step right up and get ready for May’s main event, the 2014 Father Daughter Dinner Dance. This year, MAC invites Fathers and Daughters to join together under the big top for a circus-themed evening of fun. Along with dinner and dancing, an acrobatic troupe performs breathtaking stunts and daughters can visit a circus-inspired nail booth.

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Street Fair Returns with Country Flair

Members and guests can choose between two room options: A deejay plays tunes in the Grand Ballroom, while 26 Founders offers a quieter setting. The event is from 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, May 17, or Sunday, May 18.

Professional photographers capture the evening and offer different photo packages.

While registering, order a corsage and/or a boutonniere provided by Goose Hollow Gardens. The corsage is $20 and the boutonniere is $5. Visit the event’s registration page at theMAC.com for updated menu details.

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This year’s Father Daughter Dinner Dance brings the big top to MAC. Reservations are currently open. All tables are assigned in order of reservation. Please make note of whom you would like to sit with in the comment field. There is a two-week

MAC’s Street Fair is back with a touch of County Fair flavor. Start the summer season in MAC’s Turnaround the afternoon of Wednesday, June 25. This year’s event includes a new feature, the member talent show, which takes center stage (see page 50 for details). There are farm-related related activities for children and a special fair treat for everyone who stops by. This family-friendly event is free. No registration is required. Look for more information in the May Winged M or call Member Events at 503-517-7265.

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Junior Events

Last Dance of the School Year is Here The Junior Events Committee invites MAC members in sixth through eighth grades to kick off summer with the last dance of the 2013-2014 school year from 7-10 p.m.

Friday, May 30.

Registration opens one month before the dance date and must be made online unless Internet is not accessible. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 30. Members may reserve only one ticket during the first two weeks of registration. All reservations must be made under the junior’s name or member number.

The Junior Dance dress code, safety, and dancing rules, as stated in the Junior Dance Agreement and Release of Liability, are strictly enforced. Juniors must have their MAC ID and a signed copy of the agreement on file to attend the dance. The cost is $13 for members and $15 for guests.

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The New Cuba Wednesday, April 9, 6:30-8 p.m.

Ten years ago, Fidel Castro was in charge, Communism was the dominant doctrine, and Cuba struggled on after the fall of the USSR. Today, the Caribbean’s largest island is a different beast, invigorated by relaxed commerce laws, booming global tourism, and a young generation determined to see the world. Join journalist Julia Cooke, author of “The Other Side of Paradise: Life in the New Cuba” for an illuminating look inside the contradictions and idiosyncrasies of modern Cuba. Books available for purchase.

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Women and Heart Disease: What you don’t know can kill you Monday, April 21, 9-10:30 a.m.

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Landslides in Oregon: The Last Hazard without Insurance Monday, May 12, 9-10:30 a.m.

Each year, urban landslides in the United States cause dozens of deaths and billions in property damage, and the Portland region has suffered its share of calamity. Portland State University researchers are leading the way in landslide detection and prevention.

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The Brain and the Adolescent Mind Wednesday, May 28, 6:30-8 p.m.

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

Wednesday, April 9. MACNet meets the second Wednesday of each month in an informal format over continental breakfast.

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

Each attendee provides an introduction and a brief elevator speech, and distributes business cards. Members enjoy discussions about current trends, work issues and marketing. Formal conversation ends at 9 a.m. but many stay afterward to continue networking.

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macorps volunteers

Get Involved with MACorps Volunteers The MACorps Volunteers group is open to any member interested in service to the club and community. It’s easy to get involved in MACorps. Visit theMAC.com and click on the “my membership” tab. Select “my groups” and then “MACorps volunteers.” Members on the list receive periodic emails about volunteer opportunities that may be of interest to them.

Committees in need of a few extra hands for an upcoming MAC event should contact their staff liaison or Member Services.

Requests should be submitted at least three weeks in advance. For more information, contact Member Services at 503-517-7265 or go to theMAC.com.

MelloMACS

Deadline Near for MAC’s Got Talent Everyone knows MAC is loaded with talented people: athletes, singers, musicians, artists, dancers and more. The MelloMacs are giving members a way to show off their

Join the MelloMacs for their Spring Sing-along on Friday, May 9. skills during the MAC’s Got Talent show, which coincides with the Annual Street Fair on Wednesday, June 25.

The talent show is to members of all ages.

Some acts may be limited based on logistics and demand. Applications are currently available through the Member Events office and online.

The deadline to submit is Thursday, May 1, and auditions follow, if necessary, in June.

Singers’ Season is in Full Swing The MelloMacs’ 2014 season is well underway, with eight performances scheduled in April and May, and the MAC’s Got Talent show on June 25. And now, the MelloMacs proudly invite all members and their guests to the annual MelloMac Sing-along featuring Cole Porter and Friends at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9.

This month’s featured MelloMac is Dr. Susan Kirschner, DVM, a first-year alto.

Kirshner joined MAC in January 2013, and joined the MelloMacs last September. Having sung in church and school choirs since childhood, she brings a strong musical background to the group and is a welcome boost to the alto section. Her gregarious personality comes through on stage, and doubtlessly carries over into her veterinary ophthalmology practice.

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All MelloMac rehearsals are open to MAC senior members. The group meets Monday nights at 7 p.m. in the third floor Activities Classroom.

–Leon Drennan WM

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A FIGHTING CHANCE Coaches and fellow athletes doubted Nate Asby. But with determination and help from a few key people, he earned his first-degree black belt through MAC’s karate program.

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any karate students give up long before earning a black belt.

For those who persevere, it typically takes eight to 12 years.

Sound like a serious commitment? That’s nothing for Nate Asby, who spent 26 years earning his first-degree black belt, which he was awarded in fall 2013.

Asby has cerebral palsy that limits the use of one of his hands and creates balance issues. He overcomes those limitations with motivation. Asby is a regular fixture in the Exercise and Conditioning Room, and when work permits, he practices karate three nights a week at the club, augmented by sparring session elsewhere. He was also a 2014 nominee for the Joe Loprinzi Inspirational Award.

Asby recently sat down with longtime MAC karate stalwart and Oregon Sports Hall of Fame member Tom Levak to discuss earning his black belt.

Tom Levak: So, Nate, you started MAC karate with Sensei Junki Yoshida in 1987, a couple of years before you obtained your ITT Tech degree and then your Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering. On Oct. 26, 2013, you were awarded your first-degree black belt in Ryobu-Kai/Shindo Jinen Ryu by Sensei Yoshida. I have to ask: What took you so long?

Nate Asby: All sports have been an uphill battle with me, Tom, not just karate. I have cerebral palsy in my left hand. It’s a condition that limits function greatly. So, over the years, I’ve had to adapt not only to the condition, but to coaches and fellow athletes who felt like I might not be able to succeed, or who held back because they were afraid they might hurt me.

TL: So what other sports have you done besides karate?

NA: I played soccer in 1979 at Lake Oswego Junior High School, and for a few years now, I have competed at dressage. Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Federation as “the highest expression of horse training, where horse and rider perform from memory a series of predetermined movements.” Some people call it “horse ballet.” It’s a lot like the predetermined katas (forms) that we do in karate. But, of course, in karate you don’t have to deal with a horse. Both last year and this year, I qualified for the state and national dressage championships. I’m pretty proud of that.

TL: Well, you certainly should be proud, Nate. You’ve also represented MAC in karate tournaments over the years, both in kata and kumite (sparring).

NA: Yes, I have, Tom. This year and last I competed in the Northwest Ryobu-kai Classic. I like to compete in that tournament out of respect for Sensei Junki Yoshida, who hosts the tournament.

I simply can’t express too much what he has meant to me since I started in karate. Unlike some, Sensei Yoshida, from the first, told

me that I could achieve the highest level in karate. He advised me, over and over again, to never let my disability detract from my goal.

When things got tough, I could always picture him in front of me, stating sternly, “Never give up, Nate. Never.” When I took my blackbelt test, I felt really honored when he stood up and praised my effort to the entire class. The only person who is a greater hero to me is my mother. She has always been there for me and I love her very much.

TL: Well, besides the dressage training, you must have to spend a lot of time on preparing for your black belt test.

NA: That’s true, Tom. I take karate classes at the MAC every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and I supplement those classes with twice weekly training at Sensei Yoshida’s Hillsboro dojo. Saturday morning sparring sessions are tough; they’re a true challenge. But, I feel that I’ve made real improvement this year. The way to sparring improvement is through fighting with the toughest fighters, and the two toughest in the Saturday class, Mark Heyerdahl and John Olivera, are always my first choice. They’ve learned by now that I don’t want them to let up on me. I want them to give me a real battle every time.

TL: Now that you’ve received your first-degree black belt, Nate, do you want to pursue even a higher rank? And would you like to referee?

NA: Of course, I’d like to obtain a higher rank. First-degree black belt is really just the beginning. Now starts the work on the more sophisticated techniques. I do want to referee and judge tournaments too. That’s a great way to give back to a sport that has given me so much. I also want to volunteer my time to help under-belts achieve their goals. That’s very important to me.

TL: So, Nate, do you have any advice for other MAC members who might like to take karate but are concerned that a physical disability might prevent progress?

NA: All I can say is that there is a place for everyone in MAC Karate, regardless of physical disability. I’m living proof of that.

And I’d also like to point out that Sensei Bill Plapinger, our Head Instructor, is a public school teacher, and has a real understanding of how to help students with disabilities succeed. Also, USA Karate, the governing body for sport karate in the United States, of which MAC is a member, has competitive kata divisions for the physically handicapped. In “Disabled Kata & Kubodo” there are separate divisions for both male and female empty hand and weapons competitors of all ages.

This is the first in an ongoing series of stories about inspirational MAC members. Know an inspirational member? Contact Tony Roberts at troberts@themac.com.

Story by Tom Levak • Photo by A dam Wic kham

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Racquetball

World’s Best Players and Region’s Amateurs Share Stage at Tournament of Champions

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he top eight men on the pro racquetball tour are at MAC next month competing for top prize money at the ProKennex Tournament of Champions.

A fixture at the MAC during the 1980s and ’90s, the Tournament of Champions was resurrected with rousing success last April, when capacity crowds watched Kane Waselenchuk put away Ben Croft in the championship match. To get to the finals, Waselenchuk and Croft had to play their way through a gauntlet of pros, including

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the other six players in the top eight: Rocky Carson, Alvaro Beltran, Jose Rojas, Chris Crowther, Tony Carson and Shane Vanderson.

In addition to the top eight, the pro draw included dozens of up-and-coming contenders, who provided plenty of highcaliber action in the preliminary rounds.

It’s all coming back for a repeat performance next month.

At the time of this writing, the racquetball season still has some eight weeks to go

to determine who 2013-14’s top eight will be. But barring unforeseen injuries, the field is set to include many of the same names returning to MAC to battle it out again.

Among the possible contenders is MAC member coach Charlie Pratt, ranked No. 13 as of early February. Last year, Charlie was ranked No. 8 and looking like a sure bet to play on his home court when an injury took him out of the running late in the season. He has battled back this year and is again rising in the standings, having

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lost to Tony Carson (last year’s No. 7 at season’s end) in a very tight match in the round of 16 at his most recent tournament.

We’re all pulling for him to continue the climb and make the field to play on his home court during the Tournament of Champions.

Regardless of who the Top 8 are, we are sure to see some scintillating, high speed action when the Pros come back to MAC.

Hundreds expected in amateur draw In addition to the pros, the Tournament of Champions also features an amateur

draw, with opportunities for players of virtually any level. The amateur draw includes men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles, with multiple ability levels and age groups. Scores of players come from across the Northwest to play in the tournament. It’s an excellent opportunity for MAC members to test their skills against a variety of opponents.

Last year’s event drew nearly 200 amateur participants. Expect an even larger draw this year. Registration is open through May 10 at http://www.r2sports.com/tourney/ home.asp?TID=11891 Ask anyone who played last year – it is a load of fun. The Racquetball Committee hopes to see you there. WM

Member Liz Nehl (opposite) lines up a shot during the 2013 Tournament of Champions. Pro Ben Croft (above) leaps to avoid the vicious forehand of 2013 TOC Champ Kane Waselenchuk. MAC member Andrew Enriquez (right) lines up a shot during a Men’s A Doubles match at last year’s tournament. april 2014

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Cycling’s Wednesday and Saturday rides are underway. The April Second Saturday ride explores the roads around Champoeg Park near Newberg.

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Heading South for Second Saturday With the dawn of spring, the cycling season is in full swing. The Second Saturday ride starts at a new location this year, in Donald, near Champoeg Park. For those who missed the March ride, the Donald/ Mount Angel routes are a great way to start the season. The views are pretty and the terrain is mostly flat on lightly traveled roads.

The long route is about 30 miles, and there is a shorter 18-mile jaunt. Meet at 9 a.m. at the parking lot across the street from GK Machine Inc. at 10590 Donald Road NE. The ride leaves promptly at 9:15 a.m.

Now that daylight is more plentiful, Wednesday night rides are in full swing. The group alternates between Sauvie Island and NW Skyline Boulevard, with an emphasis on event training and cycling fitness. On select Wednesday Sauvie Island rides, we also are encouraging a more social, less-intense option. Visit theMAC.com for more information on our Wednesday ride schedule.

The committee’s clinic series resumes Sunday, April 27, with a talk by new member coach Russell Cree. This clinic includes a condensed version of information Cree is presenting at the Oregon Physical Therapy Conference the day before during his talk, “Bike Fitting: Science, Art and Fashion.”

The clinic is free to MAC members; check the website and look for posters for more information.

Finally, the cycling committee wants to know about members’ cycling interests. Are you a bike commuter? A recreational cyclist?

Racer? Is your bicycle buried in the garage, all dusty and lonely? Share your stories with us and make suggestions for future rides and activities. The Cycling Committee is open to ideas and new routes. Members can contact the committee through the Athletic Office, the Outdoor Department Office, the MAC Cycling Yahoo group (http://sports. groups.yahoo.com/group/MACCycling/) or by dropping by a committee meeting, which are on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Meeting rooms change, so check at the front desk for the location.

Early Birds

Coming Up Roses for Easter MAC’s early risers are invited to Portland’s famed International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park for the annual Early Birds Easter Egg Hunt from 5:45 to 6:45 a.m. Friday, April 18. Eggs are filled with Easter goodies, but there are also a few special treasures for some very lucky egg hunters.

Beverages and culinary delicacies are served.

This traditional celebration is a great way to finish a run, walk or other morning workout.

Everyone is welcome and no reservations are necessary.

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Junior Scores Major Win, Heads to Masters The first major golf championship of the season is the Masters, held at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. One junior MAC member heads to this most exclusive golf course to compete in the inaugural Drive, Chip and Putt Championship final Sunday, Aug. 6. Ethan Tseng, age 10, won the Pacific Northwest Regional Championship in his age group, earning an invitation to compete at a national level and test his golf skills at Augusta. To qualify, Ethan was judged on three drives, which were measured for distance and accuracy, plus three chips and three putts, each judged for accuracy. Ethan is one of only 88 junior golfers who have earned an invitation to compete.

The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship is broadcast live on the Golf Channel. Best of luck to Ethan!

While most MAC golfers are not headed to the Masters, the MAC Golf Committee encourages everyone to take a look at this year’s calendar, which promises to include a wide variety of golf activities for golfers of

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Athan Tseng won the regional Drive, Chip and Putt Cahmpionship, earning a trip to Augusta National. every skill. Whether you enjoy the competition or the social activities the game offers (or both!), we have something planned for you. Check out the new casual golf days, Bogeys and Brews which include just nine holes of golf followed by refreshments after the round. Meet other MAC members, have fun, and join us for golf in 2014!

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Players must participate in four of the five Sunday events to qualify for the first-place award, which is free entry into MAC’s Club Championship at Langdon Farms in August.

The five outings include Heron Lakes Great Blue Course on April 13; Pumpkin Ridge on April 27; Pumpkin Ridge on May 4; Langdon Farms on May 18; and OGA on June 1.

All start times are 11 a.m. except for the OGA event, which starts at 9 a.m. Afterward, there is an award luncheon at the OGA clubhouse. The league is limited to 20 players, so sign up soon. Register online at theMAC.com.

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In his fourth brain health lecture at MAC, Roger Anunsen presents “This is Your Brain on Blazers, Timbers & More” at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 8. This lecture includes some of the latest brain research on how adults can keep their brains sharp and in shape. Come and explore the emerging science that reveals the brain-healthy benefits of cheering with other avid fans.

Following are some of the findings explored during this evening event.

• Passion: A reason to get up in the morning and the role of the emotion on brain health.

• Fandoms: The proven value of building a sense of community through sports. A Portuguese researcher, for example, found a direct link between soccer fans and rituals surrounding soccer matches with tribal culen tures and their cultural ns nu A er og R rituals.

• Making New Memories: Sports fans who closely follow their teams or favorite players are continuously exposed to new information with every game, thus making new memories. When shared with others, fans engage the increasingly critical brain healthy element of socialization.

• Recalling Uplifting Memories: Whether as a participant or as a passionate fan, one or more neurochemical responses in the brain are generated both during the event or when robustly recalling it. The health benefits of fandom can last game after game, season after season. Blazermania. Rip City. Soccer City USA. Timbers Army. These are memories that can last a lifetime.

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This 1968 Winged M photo of Mark Brown and Jolene Thorpe is from one of the first MAC karate classes, run, at the time,

by Sensei Robert Graves. The program began in late 1967.

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eptember 1967 witnessed the birth of MAC’s karate program.

The club hired Robert “Bob” Graves, a Hidetaka Nishiyama All-American Karate Federation (AAKF) Shotokan Karate black belt, as its head instructor.

Nishiyama was Japan’s greatest karate champion, and also was the U.S. representative of the Japan Karate Federation.

Graves, who was born in Portland, also managed other Pacific Northwest AAKF schools. (Interestingly, MAC’s current head instructor, Bill Plapinger, was once a student of Graves.)

The February 1968 Winged M has the first published photos of Graves and class members at their dojo in the old weight room, and the December 1968 issue has a photo of Nishiyama teaching a MAC class of approximately 35 students. The February 1969 issue has the report of

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MAC’s first-ever Karate Committee, written by its first chairperson, Stanley Martz.

A.R. “Dick” Allen, one of the class’s first students, later rose to power in national and international karate.

In 1970, the World Union of Karate Organizations (WUKO), the predecessor to today’s World Karate Federation, was formed. However, the AAU, then the official governing body for all U.S. Olympic sports, did not then recognize karate as a sport. Nishiyama and Allen, who was a friend of the then-AAU president, together became the driving force to take karate into the AAU fold. In almost no time at all, Allen became both AAKF Pacific Northwest chairperson and its spokesperson to the AAU. And in October 1971, chiefly through Allen’s efforts, the AAU admitted the AAKF as an “allied voting member,” though not yet a separate sport.

In December 1971, MAC students joined other Northwest AAKF students in a karate halftime demonstration at a basketball game at Memorial Coliseum.

The number of students in MAC karate classes increased Tom Levak rapidly, with the February 1972 Winged M reporting, through new Chairman Wes Carpenter, that class size had risen 300 percent.

At the April 1972 WUKO World Championships in Paris, Allen, by then the AAKF’s national director, also was acting as the AAU Karate Committee chairman, as well as a WUKO first vice president.

At about the same time, so Allen would

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By late 1972, however, political infighting between the AAKF and other leading U.S. karate organizations, apparently caused

by Allen’s failure to give due participation consideration to non-AAKF organizations, led the AAU to strip the AAKF of its AAU status. Allen, however, continued to function as AAU Karate Committee chairman.

By 1973, Allen also began his tenure as chairman of the MAC Karate Committee.

The number of MAC students participating in the program under Graves’ leadership continued to rise, and in November, MAC participated in the first Northwest AAKF Championship Tournament, held at Lincoln High School. Allen’s February 1974 committee report reflected that the program had a “hardcore” nucleus of 20 to 25 members that rose at times to 40.

In May 1974, a two-day WUKO meeting was held at MAC. Literally, every person of importance from WUKO, the AAU, the AAKF, and the other major U.S. karate organizations attended. There was extremely serious trouble brewing, however, and more political infighting ultimately led to Allen’s removal from both the WUKO and AAU positions and his replacement in the AAU by a more neutral, all-organization friendly karate leader.

(A detailed report of the meeting can be found online in the 1974 issue of Black Belt magazine.) In 1974, John Candioglos became the Karate Committee chairman.

The MAC Karate program continued as usual into early 1975. However, that spring the program, the committee and all classes suddenly ceased to exist. Nishiyama and Graves, however, continued to administer the other Northwest AAKF schools.

Whether Graves was terminated or resigned is uncertain. Allen continued as a MAC member and as Nishiyama representative, but separated himself from the MAC program.

Interest in karate among MAC members fortunately remained high, and a search for a new head instructor fortuitously led to Junki Yoshida (then known as Junki Chung). Yoshida’s untiring perseverance and diligence, his technical mastery of karate, and his charismatic personality, ultimately not only led to the resurrection of the MAC’s program, but to the superior program that now exists. More to follow in another Winged M. – Tom Levak WM

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Athletics Fandom Continued from page 59 • The Elevation Theory: An entire town, city or even a nation is “lifted” or “elevated” emotionally by a championship run. Biomarkers of health are improved as the community of fans pulls for their team.

Anunsen teaches a popular college course, The Aging Mind, and is a brain health strategist based in Portland. He is co-founder of MINDRAMP Consulting, a pioneer in the field of brain health. With his first career as a lawyer behind him, Anunsen dedicates his time educating older adults, health care professionals and business leaders about how to apply neuroscience research to real-world challenges and opportunities.

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OAP’s outdoor adventure camps get children outside. One of the many activities includes paddling along the Clackamas and Willamette rivers.

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and new friendships. The week is filled with a wide range of activities children may not otherwise have access to, such as kayaking and paddle boarding on the Willamette River, rock climbing at French’s Dome on Mount Hood, and exploring the dormant lava tubes of Mount St. Helens. Closer to home is the Portland 4T circuit hike, which includes four

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MAC Kayak and Paddle Summer Camps give children ages 8 through 18 a chance to learn a multitude of watercraft skills including canoeing, kayaking, rafting and stand-up paddle boarding. Camps are divided by beginner and intermediate, and by age group, with one class for children ages 8 through 12, and another for teenagers through age 18.

Children paddle in flatwater to the base of Willamette Falls and to Goat Island, and float down the Clackamas River. Participants are chaperoned by a MAC OAP employee and certified paddling instructors.

Each day kids will meet in the Turnaround and are driven to eNRG Kayaking at Sportcraft landing in Oregon City, walking distance from five parks along the Clackamas and Willamette rivers.

Camps run Monday through Friday and cost $395. The beginner teen camp starts June 16; the intermediate teen camp starts June 30; the beginner youth camp starts July 14; and the intermediate youth camp starts July 21.

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Athletics SPRING TRAINING FOR TRIATHLETES Group bike rides begin on Saturdays in April. These rides leave MAC at 10:45 a.m. and are open to members and friends training for summer races.

Open water swims start at Hagg Lake in May. These are followed by group bike rides to round out the day. All are welcome.

Several spring races are on the schedule for MAC runners. This month brings the Race for the Roses event on Sunday, April 13. In May, look for winged M jerseys at the Cinco de Mayo Run on Sunday, May 4, and the Portland Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon on Sunday, May 18. These races all offer a variety of distances, from 5 kilometers to 13.1 miles.

Looking forward to a summer triathlon season, member coaches and athletes have planned for a strong racing schedule, targeting June races including the Pine Hollow Tri, Blue Lake Triathlon, and Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival. Short course triathlons include two options for distances.

Sprint-distance races include an 800-meter swim, 20-kilomter bike and 5-kilometer run. The longer Olympic distance includes a 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike and 10-kilometer run.

Please remember that athletes registering for races are eligible for development funding through the triathlon and running committee. For more information, join the TriRun Yahoo group for updates and schedules at http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ MACTriandRun. WM

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Annual MAC Mile Includes Races for All Ages, Skill Levels M

AC runners of every age and ability can test their mettle against the clock and their peers at next month’s MAC Mile.

Over the past few years, the Triathlon and Running Committee has expanded the popular event to include six races: the Competitive, Open and All-Comers mile races; the 4x400-meter relay; the 400-meter Kids Race and the fan-favorite Kids Dash. The action begins at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Lincoln High School track.

The night begins with the Competitive Mile, the fastest of the mile heats. The Open Mile follows, with many more runners of all ages and speeds. The All-Comers Mile is a more recreational race. Last year there were many younger runners, many running with parents. The Kids Dash is a memorable first running event for many MAC families. For children ages 6 and under, this 60-yard scramble makes for a great positive experience on the track. This year marks the first 400-meter Kids Race. Open to boys and girls up to 12 years old, the race showcases some of the rising juniors in the club and gives spectators a good show. The races conclude with the ever-exciting 4x400-meter relay. All of these fun, family friendly events wrap up in about an hour.

Following the 4x400 relay, awards are given out for overall male and female winners, as well as age-group winners. All participants in the Kids Dash receive ribbons to mark the accomplishment.

Running Coach Deborah James conducts track workouts with MAC members every Wednesday through the spring. The committee encourages everyone to join, regardless of pace or preparation. Meet in the Turnaround at 6 p.m.

“The mile distance is a great benchmark for overall fitness,” James says. “Choose a race based on your predicted mile time, and test yourself with this mental and physical challenge.”

Last year began with a tight race between past champion Peter Marks and newcomer Derek Waxman before the latter pulled away to win in 4:51.8. The top-finishing female runner was Eryn Forbes in 6:08.0. Relay winners Ben Cornett, Ben Chaffin, Scott Stevenson and Peter Marks happily took home the commemorative beer mugs. See full results on page 73. This year the MAC athletic staff will be forming a team and looks forward to competition. The committee is happy to help individuals put together a team.

The run is held in conjunction with MAC’s spring decathlon, which takes place Monday, April 28, through Sunday, May 18.

Visit the Triathlon and Running section of the MAC website to download a registration form. The forms also are available on the Triathlon and Running bulletin board on the basement level. Contact Annie Usher for more details at annie@gbdarchitects.com. WM

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Swim – Competitive

Championship Season is Underway at Club This year’s swim team has 54 athletes who have qualified for the championship season meets held from mid-February through the end of March.

Fourteen of MAC’s 10-and under athletes compete first in Springfield. The next

weekend the 11-14 athletes take center stage in Corvallis. Nineteen athletes are qualified for this championship and are looking to improve their individual times to qualify for sectionals.

The Senior Region XII Championships starts the next weekend with 12 MAC participants. There is a short break in the championship competition to allow the B- and C-level athletes a chance to vie in Oregon City. Then it’s back to the Northwest Sectional Short Course Senior Championships, in which MAC fields at least nine swimmers. The

following weekend, the Northwest Sectional Age Group Championships are conducted in Federal Way, Wash., at the King County Aquatic Center.

The final competition for the short course season is in Clearwater, Fla., where four athletes have met the standard to compete in National Junior Cup Championships.

Swimmers are still trying to qualify for different levels of competition through the championship season.

After a short break, the long course season starts up with the first meet, The MAC Long Course Invitational, in early April. Check the May Winged M for results from these meets.

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Swimmers Nick Wood, Scot Sullivan and Brent Washburne represented MAC with a sweep of blue-ribbon finishes. Wood, 25, finished first in four events, including the 100- and 200-yard breastroke and the 50and 200-yard butterfly. Sullivan dominated

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the 45-49 age group’s mid-distance events, with firsts in the 200 freestyle, breastroke and individual medley. Washburne led the 50-54 age group with firsts in the 50 and 200 freestyle and the 200 backstroke and butterfly (see full results on page 73).

Swimmers hungry for longer distance competed in the 1-hour Postal Swim, one of several US. Masters long-distance championship series. The objective was to swim as many yards as possible in the 1-hour time period.

Eric Moore led the way with 4,875 yards.

This early season preparation is geared toward defending the Oregon Masters Swimming Association Championship title, which MAC won last year for the mediumsize team group. This is the sole meet of the year where Oregon masters swimmers compete against one another, versus competing as an Oregon team as a whole. This high-intensity, dual-meet format takes place Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6 at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham.

Our valued member coach Kim Bilancio ended her five-year coaching tenure, but the team welcomed a new face to the group in member coach Alexandra Danielsen. She comes to MAC with years of expertise, thanks to her background swimming for one of the nation’s top clubs in sunny Santa Clara, Calif. She went on to compete at Princeton University while earning her undergraduate degree. Thank you Kim, and welcome to the team, Alex!

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Athletics Walking and Hiking Continued from page 67 that features Oregon areas protected under the 1964 federal law. Listen to tales about stunning spots like along the Coast Range.

There’s a lot to celebrate, but just four percent of the state’s land is protected as wilderness, and more than half of Oregon’s roadless areas remain unprotected, so Sullivan also discusses essential hikes in endangered areas throughout the state – from temperate rainforests to the high desert. Expect interesting tales of history, geology and wildlife along the way.

Sullivan has hiked every trail in the state for his popular 100 Hikes guidebooks, a series he updates continually. His latest book, The Oregon Variations, is a collection of short stories, with one set in every county in the state. He also has written four novels and several nonfiction books about Oregon, including Hiking Oregon’s History and The Case of D. B. Cooper’s Parachute.

The presentation starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. Meet Sullivan at a booksigning at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend, and guests are welcome. Register online under Special Events on the Walking and Hiking homepage or call 503-517-7506.

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A heron keeps its distance from a river otter at Thompson Creek near Seaside.

Discover North Coast’s Protected Places Walking and Hiking invites members and guests to an informative evening with the North Coast Land Conservancy at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. Hear about exciting new outings that showcase protected lands this organization works diligently to protect.

Since 1986, North Coast Land Conservancy has been working to conserve and connect

the unique landscape of the northern Oregon coast. With more than 42 properties in their ownership and many more protected under conservation easements, NCLC is creating corridors that allow wildlife, from songbirds to elk, to freely roam.

Come and meet this coastal land trust, discover ways to support their work, and learn about opportunities to join them at the coast for walks or canoe trips to hidden forests, Continued on page 72

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Pilates

Discovering the Wonder of the Wunda Chair O nce almost forgotten, the Wunda chair, or Pilates chair, is losing its status as one of the mysterious Pilates machines.

One of several pieces of equipment Joseph Pilates created and patented, the chair is part of any fully equipped Pilates studio and is experiencing a surge in popularity.

Joseph Pilates was many things in his life, including a circus artist. In his travels across Europe, he was inspired by watching acrobats performing difficult moves on a small box; his original inspiration for creating the chair. He had strong beliefs about how people should sit or sleep and designed his furniture accordingly.

He designed and built machines in his New York City shop, and the Wunda Chair was one of several made to double as furniture.

He added a padded top so it could be flipped upside down. It was made to fit in an average New York apartment, to function as a home gym. The modern chairs are nearly the same, but without the convertibility to a sofa chair for your living room.

All of Pilates’ apparatuses were designed to help accelerate the process of stretching, strengthening, improving body alignment and increasing core strength. Most of his designs were built to use a spring mechanism that the student controls in all planes. The Wunda chair consists of a seat and a pedal with springs attached to it to adjust the resistance. There is a split pedal on some chairs to reciprocate the action of the limbs, such as walking and climbing.

The chair stands out from most of his designs because many of the exercises are performed standing upright, making the transition away from the typical Pilates position of lying down. It is an extremely versatile machine. Don’t be deceived by the word “chair,” it is not a sit-down workout. In fact, many of the exercises

are performed standing on the floor or on top of the chair while pumping the pedal with one foot. Some of the exercises are performed lying on the floor or lying on top of the chair, which challenges one’s proprioception skills, because the pad is quite small. Lunges are performed from several positions; front, back, side or on top. Push-ups can be done lying on top, from the side, with one arm, or with feet on the bar. All require contraction of several muscle groups at once, challenging the user’s neuromuscular coordination. Pilates originally used the chair to rehabilitate clients with knee injuries and to train more advanced clients in full-bodied, Gina Frabotta acrobatic exercises. Today the chair is not only used for rehabilitation and basic strength training, but it is very effective for sport-specific programs for skiers, runners, bikers and basketball players because it develops leg power integrated with core strength and good biomechanics.

Many students say that the chair workout inspires them. They feel a sense of invigoration and are challenged in a new and way.

Pilates Instructor Gina Frabotta is teaching an Introduction to Chair class suitable for all levels on Mondays from noon-1 p.m. beginning in April. Call Gina at 503-223-6251, ext. 850 to sign up or with any questions regarding the class. WM

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our MAC climbers faced the best in the country last month at the American Bouldering Series Youth National Climbing Championships in Colorado Springs.

Over three days of climbing, four MAC climbers – Carson Fritz, 16, Brett Walker, 15, Tori Siegel, 12, and Sutton Warmkessel, 10 – competed against climbers from all over the country. The first day of qualifiers started with 36 climbers from across the country in each category battling for the next day’s 16 semifinal slots.

Ten from each category make it to the finals to compete for four spots on the U.S. National Climbing Team.

Warmkessel made history for the team by making it to a national championship in his first season on the climbing team. After climbing for only six months, he placed 26th in the competition, an incredible

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Carson Fritz reaches for a hold at nationals. Brett Walker, left, celebrates earning a spot on the National Team. accomplishment against an extremely strong field of young climbers. Carson Fritz also made an amazing showing at the competition.

Fritz was a late starter, coming to the sport at age 12. He has quickly climbed to the top of the Northwest region, placing 25th in the Male Youth A category – one of the strongest categories in the competition.

Two of MAC’s climbers made the finals and finished with a top-10 ranking in their category. Siegel who was on the cover of the February 2014 issue of The Winged M, placed ninth in the country as the first female team member to make finals at nationals, and is one of the first members of MAC’s climbing team.

Walker embodied the MAC competitive spirit at nationals, grabbing a third place finish and earning a spot on the U.S. National Team, which allows him to compete at both the Youth World and Youth Continental championships. Walker is one of three original members on the climbing team, which started with only six members in 2008. His podium finish and qualification for the U.S. National Team is an unprecedented first for the team,

and an amazing accomplishment in such a short amount of time.

“I am most proud of the team support our national athletes received while competing in Colorado,” says head coach Drew White.

“Teammates made banners to be hung in hotel rooms, sent encouraging text messages throughout the weekend, and waited anxiously for results. This illustrates the close nit community of our climbing team.”

The news from nationals is perfect timing for the recently finished MAC Climbing Gym expansion, which benefits MAC’s national competitors, their teammates, and the membership at large. All the nationals finalists began climbing by participating in MAC classes. Both Walker and Siegel started when they were 4 years old in Tiny Tots classes, while Warmkessel and Fritz started a bit later in agegroup classes offered by the program. These athletes are a product of MAC’s commitment to excellence in athletics and the ingenuity of the club by seeing the future in new styles of competitive athletics in sports.

–Peter Julia WM

Tori Siegel has some fun at MAC’s Climbing Gym; Sutton Warmkessel, below, surveys a route.

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North Coast Continued from page 68 marshes, dunes and lakes on Oregon’s spectacular north coast. Join NCLC Executive Director Katie Voelke to learn more about this exceptional organization and the season ahead. The presentation starts at 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but registration assists with planning. Register online on the Walking and Hiking homepage or call 503-517-7539.

From May through October, the conservancy invites the public to attend guided walks and paddle trips into several of the properties.

These programs offer an insider’s look at hidden gems dotting the coastal edge. There is a special walk at the coast for MAC members on Wednesday, May 21. More details are available at the presentation.

Yoga

Annual Yoga Retreat in Menucha Join MAC yoga instructor Kimmie Brunke at the club’s annual yoga retreat Sunday, May 4 through Tuesday, May 6 at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in the Columbia River Gorge. This year’s retreat touches on the three vital essences in yoga to enhance more radiant health. Physical energizing asana practices are taught every day, coupled with the subtler aspects of the yoga practice such as breath work, deep relaxation and meditation. There is time to explore and hike the beautiful grounds of Menucha, enjoy the breathtaking views of the Columbia River Gorge, or stay inside and relax.

This is an all-levels yoga retreat. The cost for the trip is $350 all-inclusive, with accommodations including two nights, parking, six meals and yoga classes. Menucha is located 22 miles west of Portland near Corbett. WM

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Doris Miesen 15,000

Ann Durfee 35,400

Madeline Nelson 21,700

Kathleen Elliott 3,400

Marge Senders 19,100

Dan Hoffa 1,000

Jean Sidman 19,600

Shannon Leonetti 63,800

Wende Waters 13,700

Liz Meaney 11,000

Steve Waters 17,300

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Swimming Chehalem Short Course Yards Meet, Chehalem Aquatic Center, Newberg, Jan. 25 1st, men’s 25-29 100 SCY breastroke – Nick Wood 1st, men’s 25-29 200 SCY breastroke – Nick Wood 1st, men’s 25-29 50 SCY butterfly – Nick Wood 1st, men’s 25-29 200 SCY butterfly – Nick Wood 1st, men’s 45-49 200 SCY freestyle – Scot Sullivan 1st, men’s 45-49 200 SCY breastroke – Scot Sullivan 1st, men’s 45-49 200 SCY individual medley – Scot Sullivan 1st, men’s 50-54 50 SCY freestyle – Brent Washburne 1st, men’s 50-54 200 SCY freestyle – Brent Washburne 1st, men’s 50-54 200 SCY backstroke – Brent Washburne 1st men’s 50-54 200 SCY butterfly – Brent Washburne Postal 1-hour Swim Results, completed at MAC 4,875 yards – Eric Moore 4,480 yards – Scot Sullivan 4275 yards – Christian Tujo 4315 yards – Nick Wood 4,175 yards – Jill Marie Asch 4,000 yards – Alexandra Danielsen 3,660 yards – Daemon Anastas 3,500 yards - Lauren Binder 3,415 yards - Kate Beese

Bouldering American Bouldering Series Youth Nationals, Colorado Springs Auditorium, Colorado Springs, Feb. 28-March 2 9th, female youth C – Victoria Siegel 25th, male youth A – Carson Fritz 26th, male youth D – Sutton Warmkessel

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The deadline for May is Monday April 7.

It is the responsibility of the advertiser to review his or her ad for accuracy before the 10th of the month of publication. 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.

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.”

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

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Check in for the tournament is at 9:45 a.m. and tournament duration depends on participation. For more information please call Al Neish at 503-292-7559.

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

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

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BLACK BUTTE HOME – 4 BR, 2 BA, beautiful view of BM golf course & Black Butte Mtn. Close to clubhouse. 503-855-3214 or 503-998-7837.

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

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SUNRIVER – Comfortable house, walk to SHARC, sleeps 9. 503-231-7497 or www.vrbo.com/198725 SUNRIVER – Fremont Crossing, 2,200+, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 masters, sleeps 8, all amenities, mall, SHARC. Hot tub, p-pong, bikes, no smkg/pets. 503-706-8886.

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

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CANNON BEACH WATERFRONT – 12-sided round house, north end of town, big stone fireplace & flat-panel TV. Sleeps 6. 206-795-3408, brochure. www.cannonbeachgetaway.com.

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Deb Montrose, 503-531-0405, debbirm@aol.com.

SUNRIVER – Cozy, remodeled 3 BR, 3 BA. $150/nt. 971-235-6853. hvalsunriverrental.tk

R e s i de nti al R e al Es tate Megan Buller, Real Estate Broker Call mE to Buy, SEll oR InvESt! Ten years in the business with the experience of more than 700 properties sold.

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Cindy Banzer, Principal Broker Million Dollar Club 503-709-7277 cell www.cindybanzer.com cbanzer@eastpdxproperties.com Proud 30 year MAC member

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Patti Shmilenko Windermere C&CRGI Direct: 503-497-5040 Cell: 503-807-9868

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733 NW 20th Ave., Portland, OR 97209

MAC MARKETPLACE PALM DESERT – Luxurious 4,500 sf view home surrounds large pool on ½ acre of grounds. 4 BR, 3½ BA, casita, pool house. Beautifully & fully furnished. Golf cart. 5 blocks to El Paseo. Sleeps 11. $350/nt www.desertlilyoasis.com. Cindy Banzer, 503-709-7277, cbanzer@eastpdxproperties.com.

IDAHO-LAKE CASCADE – 3 BR, 2 BA house on lake near McCall, ID. Call Marsha, 503-784-2670.

Hawaii KONA, HAWAII – Lovely oceanfront 1 BR condo.

Tennis, oceanside pool/spa. Great view.

503-675-6220. For photos, email: nanevin@aol.com.

BIG ISLAND – Private 3 BR, 3 BA home with pool on 2.7 acres overlooking Kailua-Kona. Call 503546-4519 or visit www.keauhouhideaway.com.

WAIKOLOA – Oceanfront 2 BR, 2 BA. Club w/pool, fitness, tennis, bball. Golf disc. 503-629-9999.

MAUI MAALAEA SURF – Oceanfront condo, 2 BR/2 BA, ground level. 425-463-5437 or LBLeaverton@hotmail.com.

MAUI MAALAEA SURF – Exquisitely furnished beachfront condo. Sandy beaches, swimming pool, tennis. 2 masters, 2 BA, townhome. Boni Halton, 503-789-0990. www.haltonmauicondo.com

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LONDON APARTMENT – Completely furnished 3 BR, 2 BA in secured bldg. pamster53@gmail.com costa rica – Featured in the March 2011 issue of Travel and Leisure magazine. Lush gardens, quiet, small resort on Pacific Ocean in village setting. Shelling, fishing, hiking, horseback jungle tours. Pool and full kitchens. Wonderful architecture. “The best in Costa Rica” rating. Call 503365-2872. www.tambortropical.com 10% discount to MAC members.

PARIS APARTMENT – 7th Arrondissement. Chic 2 BR, 2 BA, one block to Rue Cler. Close to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206-328-0897.

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PARIS APARTMENT – At Notre Dame. Elegant 2 BR, 1.5 BA, in the heart of Paris. 503-227-3722.

SOUTH OF FRANCE – Restored farmhouse in Lot countryside. Elegant house, pool, 3 BR. Near St. Cirq La Popie, Campostela trail, prehistoric caves.

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John H. Zuber C O NS TRU C TI ON, INC. Residential and Commercial Retaining Walls • Driveways • Sidewalks

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Closing Thoughts MAC member Robb Rosser is an active member of the thriving Portland/Vancouver garden community. His weekly garden column, The Garden Life, and his garden photography are featured in Vancouver, Washington’s daily newspaper, The Columbian.

In the Garden, Perfection Grows Just Out of Reach T

hese days, perfection has become the catchword to describe the least we should expect of ourselves. Television and magazines tout the perfect house, car, bottled water and yes, the perfect life. As if that’s not enough, gardeners are bombarded with the concept of perfection in the garden. It’s as if the measure of your landscaping is nothing if it’s not comparable to an Architectural Digest photo spread.

If it’s perfection we’re after, we should at least know what that term means. According to Daniel Webster, perfection is “having all the qualities or elements requisite to its nature or kind.” Just when I gave up hope that being perfect was a possibility, this definition brought it back within my reach. After all, I actually do have a garden with park-like attributes such as dramatic specimen trees and shrubs, sweeps of seasonal flowers and a couple of acres of well-maintained landscaping.

In the Pacific Northwest, as seasons change, as daylight turns to moonlight, as morning breaks, nature has the ability to highlight what is best in the garden at that very moment. At dawn the Lady’s Mantle cups the morning dew in its upturned, scalloped foliage.

Water beads up like liquid pearls. Autumn awakens the long-held secret colors held within every leaf. So it’s apparent by its very nature, that a garden does have the potential for perfection.

Less fitting to my ideal of a perfect garden is this entry.

“Meeting all requirements; lacking no essential.” As wonderful as I feel about my own garden at times, it only takes one new plant catalog in the mail or a visit to a friend’s garden to convince me that mine is lacking. I need more variegated foliage, banks of grasses backlit by the setting sun and flowers en masse for sweeps of seasonal color. Like the seed head of a dandelion in a tornado, the longing for what I don’t have scatters perfection to the wind.

I went a step further and looked up the word perfectionist.

“One who demands perfect or flawless results or performance of himself or others.” Can a gardener ever really expect flawless results, let alone demand them? In the Pacific Northwest, rain can weigh down an un-staked peony blossom until it falls face first, smack-dab in the mud. I’m a bit nervous just thinking about a perfectionist visiting my garden and confronting such a travesty. I can only hope that he or she cultivates perfect manners and refrains from mentioning my many flaws.

The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that a perfectionist should not be a gardener. Gardening would drive them mad, even if they had a team of hired help doing all their weeding, pruning and hoeing. Even if a garden is nothing more than formal

clipped boxwood and crushed gravel pathways, we still have to contend with moles and blowing autumn leaves and moss. If you can’t see the beauty in a lush carpet of emerald green moss, how will you handle patches of dead lawn at the foot of a Douglas fir tree?

Does a perfectionist end their day of labor in the garden by briskly slapping the dust off of their hands and saying, “Completely done and perfect, too.” Although most of my gardening friends end a day of work with a feeling of satisfaction for a job well done, they seldom delude themselves into thinking that their work is finished for any longer than this one day. A lot can happen in a garden in 24 hours. The gardener Ray D. Everson wrote, “The philosopher who said that work well done never needs doing over never weeded a garden.”

Even if something is perfect, it cannot stay that way for very long. The perfect life is a Catch 22 in that perfection is never static. A lovely breeze might blow smoke in your eyes. The most beautiful rose bush, examined closely, will have the occasional leaf touched by black spot. At some point in its development, there will be perfect roses and faded roses on the same bush. Perennials flower and then die back in winter’s chill. The lovely flowering daylily lasts for just one day.

Instead of seeking perfection, I have decided to put away the dictionary and let perfection come looking for me. I can personally accept a daisy sprouting up in the middle of a pathway; miraculously developing from seed to seedling to flowering plant with a sparkling energy all its own. The garden exists; there is life at your fingertips when you’re willing to grub around on your hands and knees. We own the experience when we deign to face the world at ground level.

When I’m weeding in spring and find a self-sown Lavender growing in the crack of a sidewalk, I choose to see it as a gift from the garden. It’s much more satisfying to see the beauty of a volunteer plant than to take on the attitude of the Queen of Hearts, shouting “Off with its head” just because it wasn’t part of my plan.

After all, the results of gardening are not totally up to me. The world of nature has an equal responsibility in the outcome.

I’m beginning to understand that perfection has its ups and downs. Like life itself, the garden is a world of sunshine and shadows, warm rain and black spot, rich, loamy soil and an aching back.

Through it all, I’ve noticed that the plants in my garden never hide in shame because the conditions are not perfect enough for them.

They take what Mother Nature and the gardener have to offer and raise their faces to the sun. What could be more perfect than that?

Robb Rosser is a student in MAC’s Tell-Your-Story writing class, taught by member Tom Hallman, Jr., a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of two books. This class is designed for students who want to write and develop skills in a supportive environment. Writers are encouraged to not feel intimidated if they have never written. The class is not only fun, but one that quickly becomes, as several students have said, the most meaningful two hours their weeks. Check the Spring and Summer Class Guides at theMAC.com for class sessions and times.

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