The Winged M, February 2021

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

Enter Your New Fitness Reality – page 46

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

FEBRUARY 2021 | VOL. 110 No. 2

Contents FEATURED

22 | Sing On! Relationships keep the Balladeers Men’s Chorus running strong after 80 years.

30 | Celebration of Champions Annual event honors members’ athletic accomplishments and admirable character.

46 | Fitness Room Raises the Bar TIM GUNTHER

The Bistro beckons.

COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Stephanie Cameron Director Julia Omelchuck Graphic Designer/ Ad Services Coordinator Kelly Robb Marketing Manager Jake Ten Pas Copywriter Allyson Wilinski Managing Editor

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New spaces, equipment and possibilities define a future that respects the past.

CLUB NEWS

WELLNESS

9 | Faces of MAC 11 | House Committee 11 | Inclusion Survey 12 | MAF Spin-A-Thon 14 | Access Project 15 | Budget Update 15 | MAF Tributes 17 | In Memoriam

44 | Instructor Spotlight

CULINARY 20-21 Valentine’s Cooking Class The Bistro

EVENTS 36-40 Annual Meeting Cinna-Grams

AT H L E T I C S 56 | Tennis 58 | Karate 58 | Pickleball 60 | Handball

5 | President’s Column 7 | GM’s Column 42 | Scrapbook 55 | By the Numbers 62 | Walk Across America 63 | Advertiser Index 64 | MAC Marketplace 66 | From the Archives

ON THE COVER The club’s new fitness spaces offer something for everyone.

Photo Craig Mitchelldyer.

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

O A PLATINUM CLUB

President

William Lee Vice President

Marianne Brophy Ritchie Treasurer

Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch Secretary

Michael Silvey Trustees

Stephen Brown Kyle Goulard Mike Mathews Chase McPherson Robert Torch Irma Valdez Marilyn Whitaker Reidun Zander General Manager

Charles Leverton Business Unit Leaders Business Services

Matt Abraham Athletics and Engagement

Jason Amos Communications

Stephanie Cameron Club Operations

John Sterbis

Ways to Reach MAC atyourservice@themac.com or 503-517-7235 themac.com/group/pages/contact-us

ne year ago, at the Annual Meeting on Feb. 5, President Holly Lekas introduced our new General Manager, Charles Leverton, to the membership.

At that same meeting, I was announced William Lee as president for 2020PRESIDENT 2021. Charles and I had only met on three previous occasions, and very briefly each time. By Feb. 28, Oregon had its first confirmed case of COVID-19. From that point on, we got to know each other very well!

I want to thank Charles for his leadership over the past year and for partnering with the Board of Trustees as we navigated these rough waters. He met every squall with energy, enthusiasm and a spirit of innovation. I value highly the time we spent on our live Q&As for members and our too-numerous-to-count virtual meetings and phone calls. I also want to thank our amazing MAC Executive Leadership Team and staff for their ability to pivot rapidly while keeping the member experience at top of mind.

If there is a unifying theme for how we managed the last 12 months as an organization, it must be community. When faced with the prospect of a three-month closure of our facilities, our community of staff and members rallied to ensure we could provide value to our membership. With the closure came difficult decisions regarding staffing levels and dues. We listened to members’ concerns while making the necessary and challenging changes required to keep MAC financially stable and our community safe. I want to thank all the members who took the time to write Sounding Boards and share their support and constructive criticism.

The board values your continued feedback.

We used the club’s closure time as an opportunity to complete projects at the top of members’ wish lists for many years.

The renovation of the new Fitness Room is complete and will be revealed at this year’s virtual Annual Meeting on Feb. 2. The former Exercise and Conditioning Room, which had served members for 20 years, has been transformed. New technology and equipment combine with a functional

fitness area, strength room and recovery space to offer the best training and fitness area in Oregon.

Our parking garage was repaved and the spaces relined, which will ease parking at peak times. The hardware is in place for our new entry gate RFID system, ensuring only members and permitted guests will be able to access the garage when we are able to open the club more fully.

Construction will soon start on the new front entry, to be completed in the spring, and will modernize the Main Entrance into the club while also increasing security. As with all projects at MAC, member input was key to our decision-making process.

National events in 2020 also afforded us the opportunity to look inward at our culture and have open discussions about how we can improve our diversity and inclusion efforts. These discussions led to the formation of the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, which will ensure there is a permanent forum for these discussions to become positive actions.

As our officer year comes to an end, I am grateful and full of admiration for Vice President Marianne Brophy Ritchie, Treasurer Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch and Secretary Mike Silvey. When faced with adversity, these three showed incredible fortitude, wisdom and grace, and I am humbled to count them among my friends.

Next year’s officers, Steve Brown, Chase McPherson, Rob Torch and Reidun Zander, have exciting times in front of them, and will lead the board of trustees with strength and conviction. Our club is in great hands.

On a personal note, my family and I knew this past year would be a busy time for all of us. My wife, Allison Grebe Lee, and children, Finn and Logan, were prepared to provide additional support while I focused even more heavily on MAC initiatives and business. As with many individuals and families, COVID turned things upside down for us. Allison put her career on hold to support our kids in their virtual learning and to allow me the space to concentrate on MAC and my other full-time position as general manager of a local steel company. Finn and Logan gave up family time with me while also not being able to enjoy their “second home” at MAC. I thank them for their patience and support and look forward to enjoying family time with them once again.

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

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can’t believe it has already been a year since I was standing on the stage at the Annual Meeting.

Who could have predicted the year we were about to embark upon and the life-changing Charles Leverton journey that lay GENERAL MANAGER ahead. I want to thank this whole community, my amazing staff, and the entirety of the Board of Trustees for the honor of being your general manager.

I would like to express my immense gratitude and respect for outgoing President William Lee. It was inspiring to see your commitment and dedication to this club.

Through long hours of solving problems, thousands of texts, and some very entertaining Q&As, I have had the pleasure of getting to know you. Your selfless nature and quiet courage are the hallmarks of true leadership. I don’t believe anyone will ever truly understand the depth of sacrifices you and your amazing family made to ensure the future of our community.

I also owe a debt of gratitude to the outgoing Board of Trustees officer class: Vice President Marianne Brophy Ritchie, Treasurer Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch and Secretary Mike Silvey. Your guidance, assistance and partnership gave our team the support we needed to navigate these troubled waters. You handled pressure with grace and showed us that values-driven leadership will always win the day.

To other board members, I thank you for the laughs and, most importantly, for your trust. This year was filled with trust falls and decisions based on minimal information. Each of you brought a diverse set of experiences and skills that proved invaluable as we pivoted our way through a global pandemic. It will be an honor to work with you again, and I am looking forward to seeing you a lot more in-person this year!

To our numerous committees, ad hocs and subcommittees, I thank you for showing us the power of community. You are the heart of this organization and the reason why the Winged M will still be synonymous with athletics in another century.

The collective strength of your efforts and passion are unrivaled.

To my amazing staff and the Executive Leadership Team, you moved a mountain this year. You endured a global pandemic, historic fires and so much more. You figured out how to work virtually, pivot, pivot some more and pivot again. I am in awe of your professionalism and relentless commitment to serving our members. You showed up every single day and never hesitated to surprise and delight at every turn.

I have learned so much from each of you and look forward to seeing what you can do in 2021!

To our members, thank you for trusting all of us with your community. I promise that we will strive each day to repay your loyalty. Your words of encouragement and kindness have fueled us through the year and have given us strength. Your feedback and willingness to help us learn has positioned us to strive and overcome many daunting obstacles. You are an inspiration and, in my opinion, the beacon of a healthy community that is so desperately needed during this time in our nation’s history.

Finally, to my family, you are my light, strength and grounding force. We endured another “deployment,” and I can’t thank you enough for all the support and faith you placed in me during this journey. I appreciate your forgiveness and patience when I spoke too loudly during Zoom calls and spent late hours working on club business. Together, we learned how to become part of the MAC family and its wonderful traditions.

Our collective journey continues, and we keep learning, evolving and improving.

I am excited to welcome the new trustees as we continue this 130-year-old experiment of community and athletics. We have so much to be proud of, and there is much more that we will accomplish. The road ahead is not yet smooth, but the future is very bright. As always, we will travel it together as a community.

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FACES OF MAC

“Maria Albaugh of the Dance program is definitely earning honors during COVID. She’s literally done everything to keep MAC dancers dancing throughout the various closures and openings. She has put a lot of thought and creativity into the success of the kids. She’s designed not just a fullblown Zoom instruction program, but had classes on the grass in Washington Park during the summer and now has dancers rehearsing in the parking garage. She has intuitively included not just physical, but mental health, in her program from the start. She’s been amazing.”

Powerful words from member Lori Hardwick. So, what is the secret to Albaugh’s success?

“I absolutely love what I do. In fact, teaching is what keeps my mental health intact!

There is nothing better than teaching a great warmup, or choreographing a short combo to take the edge off of your day,” she explains.

“MAC has been wonderful during this pandemic. Always thinking of ways to do things better and offer more for our athletes. Right now, the dance program is looking forward to hosting a coat drive, performing in the polka dots at Pioneer square and planning an end-of-year show.

The dance companies also created a virtual holiday show for the parents. With the help of our faculty we were able to record a 20-minute holiday show that we delivered to the parents on Christmas Eve!” Albaugh adds that applying yourself to your art in times that are less than ideal is an opportunity to define yourself as an artist. “Overcoming obstacles that we cannot control and continuing to go after our dreams only makes us better, not to mention stronger, more tolerant human beings.”

Debbie Bensching is a third-year member of MAC’s Diversity Admissions Committee (DAC), and former chair of the Golf Committee, whose work impressed DAC Chair Jenny Kim enough to recommend her for some additional attention.

Each year, the winner of MAC’s annual Holiday Counting Contest gets two fun prizes: A written toast to their estimating acumen in The Winged M, and the honor of flipping the switch that lights the tree at the club’s next holiday celebration.

“I have been doing volunteer work since I was young, and so my proposer, Tanya McGee, suggested I consider getting involved in the committee system, which I did to meet people and give back to the club community,” Bensching says.

This year, counting conqueror Dawn Des Brisay accepted the first honor, but has a slightly different idea about the second. “I would like to extend an invitation to last year’s winner, Maggie Carew, to join me.

Together we can light the tree and kick off the holiday season in style. She is so cute and probably disappointed that she didn’t have the chance this past year because of COVID-19.”

“My core values and professional training in social work have a strong social justice and advocacy component, so the DAC was a natural next step and fit for me. I also wanted to do what I could to support growing the diversity of club membership.”

Bensching adds that there are two primary things she’s enjoyed about the experience.

“First and foremost, it’s the people — those on the committee whom I’ve worked with and the candidates I’ve interviewed as part of the admission process. A close second is that it has provided a way for me to have a voice and use my skills to advocate for people and for changes that are important to me, and I believe for the committee process and for the club.

“I’d say what I am most proud of during my time on the DAC is the work done while chairing one of the subcommittees.

This led to the Board of Trustees adopting some of our recommendations, most notably, to create the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee.”

She also says that the work DAC continues to do is an essential step in the organizational growth of the club and developing an overt framework for DEI. “The club owning its history related to race and exclusion is part of healing and evolving.”

This was Des Brisay’s first time entering the contest, which she says she didn’t know about until this year. “I happened to see an email mention of the contest, and I thought, why not!” she says. Those looking for tips on how to judge the number of festive lights in a box, the object at the heart of this year’s competition, may be disappointed to find out that, “It was nothing more than a lucky guess,” according to the winner.

Perhaps it’s more of a testament to Des Brisay’s love of illumination and ornamentation than a facility for counting that led to the apt guess of 1,432 lights. “My favorite holiday light display is the Christmas Boat Parade. I live on the North Portland Channel, so I get a front row seat to the parade every year.”

“I love the decorations!” she exclaims of her favorite part of MAC’s yearly festivities.

“The Holiday Decorating Committee does an amazing job turning our club into a winter wonderland, full of magic and fun. I especially love the Christmas carolers filling the club with music.”

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CLUB NEWS

House Committee Sanctions The House Committee enforces rules of conduct for members and guests by investigating infractions and recommending sanctions to the Board of Trustees. Recent board actions are listed below, along with reminders about the applicable club rules.

Club Rules Reminder Abuse of members, nonmembers and staff: Including but not limited to verbal or nonverbal offense, inappropriate gestures and threatening language Behavior unbecoming a member: Any behavior that is deemed inappropriate for a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club, regardless of reference to specific Club Rule Rules violation: Violation of any Club Rule not otherwise categorized. Including, but not limited to, refusal to present membership card, photographing members without permission

Violations •A 73-year-old member with 50 years of tenure was suspended for six months for abuse of members, nonmembers and staff, behavior unbecoming a member and rules violation. The member had established a pattern of behavior of being rude and abusive to members and staff.

Inclusion Survey Complete Thank you to the 1,679 members who filled out the Diversity Admissions Committee’s Inclusion Survey. Data points and recommendations based on the results will be shared in the coming months.

Correction The January issue of The Winged M incorrectly indicated that 2021 Board of Trustees candidate Richard Maxwell had been chair of the Diversity Admissions Committee (DAC).

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Ready, Set, Move A community changing gears

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alentine’s Day is often celebrated with candy, flowers and a romantic meal.

This year, how about participating in an event supporting nonprofit organizations that provide athletic opportunities to youth in the community.

2020 Spin-A-Thon volunteers, aka the Tutu Brigade, dress to impress.

Eighth Annual Event Overview The Ride, Feb. 14 ($100 contribution per person) The Ride includes virtual and in-person spin classes, virtual yoga classes and a goodie bag. Attendees also have access to The Move perks.

The Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s Spin-A-Thon continues in 2021 for its eighth year. But this year’s event looks a bit different as it goes virtual and offers a new opportunity to include those in one’s pandemic pod. Lisa Bendt, MAF’s executive director and MAC spin instructor, shares why it was important for her to rethink the Spin-A-Thon, and adapt it to work within limits imposed by COVID-19.

A Different Kind of Ride for a Different Kind of Year Making the Spin-A-Thon happen this year is important to me for two reasons. First, it serves as a positive and active reminder of MAF’s mission, and acknowledges the donors who make our outreach possible. Second, it allows us to come together despite our current social constraints.

Inspired by my family’s Sunday night Zoom calls (which cross four different time zones – in Oregon, Colorado, South Dakota and New York), I realized the importance of virtual get-togethers. Our weekly online gatherings let us talk, smile, discuss world events and share our different pandemic experiences. In short, they allow us to stay connected and support each other during this trying time.

I believe this year’s Spin-A-Thon allows us to do the same. It actually creates an opportunity (albeit an unusual one) for our community to come together, be active, support youth, and, by extension, each other. In a situation where we have been forced to spend so much time apart, it was important to me to find a way to make connection happen.

To accomplish this, the foundation has turned The Ride into three separate virtual rides, plus two in-person rides that will take place in the MAC Outside Fitness Zone.

This new format also makes the event more accessible to those without traditional exercise equipment or who are unable to ride in-person. Participation is the heart of the foundation, and that’s where The Move comes into play.

The Move, Feb. 14-20 ($10 contribution per person) The Move focuses on participation in activities or sports of any kind on an individual or team level, concluding with a drawing for prizes at the end of the week.

Visit MultnomahAthleticFoundation. com for the Eventbrite registration link and to learm more about the foundation’s work.

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How to Join the Fun 1. Become a sponsor! There’s still time for individuals or companies.

2. Sign up for the virtual Ride and use any cardio machine you have at home.

3. Register for one of 60 rider slots for the in-person Ride in the MAC Outside Fitness Zone. Winners will be selected by a lottery drawing.

4. Participate in The Move and gather friends and family near and far.

SPO NSO RS The Move option lets you track athletic participation — for yourself or for a group — and be entered to win prizes. It is an opportunity to take time to connect with your personal community, whether it’s friends, college buddies, work colleagues, or family members scattered near and far. This revised approach to an existing event lets us focus on what we can do as a community, as well as how we can come together for our own mental and physical well-being.

The Move also introduces an important new dynamic and inclusive element — something MAF has been working hard on over the past year. It is about taking time to reach out and participate in something fun, active and impactful that can be scaled to your social-distancing comfort level, or that you can do from the comfort of home. Here at the foundation, our hope is that after months of virtual meetings, online happy hours and game nights, The Move brings us together in a different and rewarding way.

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For me, having the opportunity to include my family in the work I do, and sharing something that has positive impact, is amazing. I hope MAC members feel that same way. It’s also something that we can all do right now and not wait until we are all vaccinated! Mark your calendar and start planning your favorite activities and connecting with folks.

Participate in the Positive Impact of Coming Together MAC members, event sponsors and our grant partners come together for the same reason: to ride and move so kids who need access to physical activity and educational support can thrive.

All funds raised by The Ride and The Move benefit MAF’s community grant partners. All costs for the event have been underwritten by the foundation’s board of directors to ensure that every dollar raised goes directly to our grant partners. This is incredibly important; it ensures the funds get distributed to nonprofit organizations on the front line, supporting youth.

The past 12 months have thrown so much at us all, and through it all we have persevered. Join us for this community gathering — virtual and in-person — to celebrate the positive impact we can create together in the community to support underserved and underrepresented youth.

—MAF Communications Team

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CLUB NEWS

ACCESS PROJECT UPDATE Front entry renovation underway, new credentials and garage security coming soon The MAC Access Program, which consists of several projects, has hit an important milestone with the start of construction for the front entrance renovation.

When completed, MAC members and guests will be welcomed by a fresh, modern design with an open concept from the Athletic Entrance to the Ballroom corridor.

Members’ new credentials will offer a streamlined, touchless way to pass through security gates — ID card and bracelet scanners eliminate the need for entering a member number on a keypad.

Guests attending events, tournaments or joining a member, will be issued guest credentials to access the club, providing an extra level of security. Additionally, the information gathered about club usage via the entry and exit points will help with planning for programs and operations.

Every member will need to update their member profile information, submit a new photo, and place an order for new credentials. This includes a new member ID card and parking stickers for each member vehicle. The MAC app can be used to check in, for those who prefer not carry an ID card. Members can also purchase wristbands, which can be used in lieu of an ID card or the app.

Details about how to update information and submit orders for new credentials will be emailed and mailed to all members in February, and issuing of credentials will start in March.

Upon completion of the front entry renovation project, the club will activate its new garage secure access system, including parking gates and pay stations for guests, speed gates and scanners at each entrance/exit point, and a new guest management system. These changes address areas of access vulnerability and will greatly improve the club’s security. The new parking management system also gives the club the ability to better manage the member garage and discourages and addresses unauthorized, or nonmember, use.

MAC ACCESS PROGRAM Door access and security cameras Parking management system Front entry renovation New credentials for members (parking stickers and ID cards) Guest and event management system

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CLUB NEWS

Update on 2021 Budget Due to the unique circumstances of this past year, the club delayed its budget process to focus on operational changes and the adoption of a new budget model; shifting the completion and ratification date of the 2021 budget to the end of January.

The new budget model is designed to focus on allocating financial resources where they are needed most and making the club nimbler in these uncertain times.

The fixed portion of the budget (those “must haves” that we know will not change in 2021) will be established for the year.

The variable portion (those items that can vary depending on operating constraints and priorities) will be layered in and approved to be spent on a quarterly basis.

The focus will be prioritizing expenses that deliver value and enhance the member experience. In total, the operating budget for 2021 will be set to break even consistent with prior years. The capital budget will follow a similar process and timeline.

MAF Tributes

To improve the budgeting process, we established a Budget Steering Team that includes delegates from the Board of Trustees and Budget & Finance Committee. This Steering Team assisted with the definition of the new budget process and provided review and guidance during the development of the 2021 budget. As part of the future quarterly process, we will engage in dialog with the committees to establish priorities and find areas where we can enhance the process.

The pandemic impacted the financial results of MAC in 2020, but the club remains in a healthy and sustainable financial position as we enter 2021. While we cannot predict what will happen this year, these adjustments will help us to make sound business decisions to ensure our financial health and sustainability into the future.

—Lindsey Bakker, Accounting & Finance Director

Honor someone special or memorialize someone who has passed away by making a tribute gift to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. To make a contribution, contact MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt at 503-517-2350 or lbendt@ MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

February’s tributes are listed below.

Mehdi Akhavein (memorial) David and Darlene Atiyeh Carol Robertson Suzanne and Craig Zarling Betsy Austen (memorial) Jeanne Newmark Frank H. “Bud” Fields (memorial) John Fergison Jim Grelle (memorial) George and Molly Spencer

NEW MEMBER ID CARDS REQUIRED MAY 2021

Greg Marshall (memorial) Steve Grow Alten Handball Foundation Edward Meaney (memorial) George and Molly Spencer

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Time to Get Camera-Ready In March, MAC will begin issuing new member ID cards, with new photos and parking stickers. This is part of the MAC Access Program to improve security, streamline the entry process and gather data about club usage trends. Watch for information about how to submit photos and profile info and how to receive new credentials.

Multnomah Athletic Foundation provides community grants and scholarships focused on promoting athletic participation in the Portland area.

Contributions made to the Foundation are tax-deductible. Learn more at MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

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CLUB NEWS

In Memoriam Terry Owen Bernhardt Sept. 2, 1946-Nov. 23, 2020 Terry Owen Bernhardt died of acute myeloid leukemia at home on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at the age of 74. Diagnosed with this illness in early March, he fought the good fight against this disease and was significantly helped in this process by Dr. Elie Traer at OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute.

Harry Donald Bernhardt and LaVerne Kaser Bernhardt had two sons, Terry, and his younger brother, Tom, while living in Tillamook, Oregon. Terry graduated from Tillamook High School in 1964 and was selected to go to West Point, an honor he cherished. He graduated from the University of Oregon and was a lifelong Ducks fan. After graduating from the UO, Uncle Sam called him to fight in Vietnam.

During pilot training, he was honored as Top Gun at two different flight training bases. Based at DaNang, he flew 335 combat missions in the OV-10 Bronco as a forward air controller and was honored with a Meritorious Service Medal and three Distinguished Flying Crosses.

Upon returning to Portland, he attended Lewis & Clark Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctor. Terry had many loves and many talents, including residential real estate appraisal, which he did for 52 years.

He was very active in the Oregon chapter of the Appraisal Institute, becoming its president and then going onto regional and national board service for the organization.

He also was appointed by the governor to serve on, and then chair, the state’s Appraisal Certification and Licensing Board. While an appraiser professionally, he also served in the Oregon Air National Guard, where he flew the F4 Phantom and became the flight wing commander, retiring as a colonel. In 1987, he was selected to attend National War College in Washington, D.C., as the first participant from the Air National Guard. In 2005, he was inducted into the Evergreen Aviation Museum’s Oregon Aviation Hall of Honor.

In his free time, Terry loved giving treats to neighborhood dogs and feeding the birds at Starbucks in Palm Springs. He truly loved this kinship with his “adopted” friends. He also loved going to the ball games of children of friends and neighbors, further extending his sense of family connections. In the last six months, after his granddaughters turned 15, Papa Terry used to love taking each of his granddaughters separately for an hour or so a few days each week, teaching them to drive. He loved this special one-onone time with each girl. He also got great joy from time with his grandson, showing him toy cars and watching him learn to ride his bicycle. Terry was pleased to be an almost 50-year member of the Multnomah Athletic Club.

Lois Helen Wickersham Duvall Aug. 1, 1935-Dec. 24, 2020 Lois (Lolo) was born in Portland, Oregon, on Aug. 1, 1935. She was the oldest child of Erma and Ralph Wickersham and had a younger brother, Loren (deceased). She grew up in Portland, went to Parkrose High School and studied music at Willamette University.

Lois was a middle and high school teacher, substitute teacher, part-time interior decorator, and wheat farm owner and manager. Always active, Lolo loved being involved in events and organizations through the decades. In the 1980s, she started the lively and well attended Mountain Park Singles and Gourmet Club. In her 80s, she participated in activities at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center and was a proud member of the MelloMacs singing group.

Terry and his wife, Candace K. Geisler Bernhardt, had a beloved son, Nathan Paul Bernhardt. Upon Candy’s sudden death when Nathan was 7, Terry and Nathan formed a very strong bond and were blessed with loving support from many members of Terry’s extended family. Later in life, Terry married Julie Ellen Branford, a longtime friend. Terry was preceded in death by his beloved father, Don; favorite uncles (twins) Roy and Ray, Marvin and Richard; and aunts Dorothy, Mabel, Cleo and Shirley.

He is survived by his mother, LaVerne; son, Nathan (Marcy); stepson, Rob (Jessica); grandchildren, Lucy, Elsa and Andrew; his brother, Tom (Debi); aunt Donna; many cousins; and his wife, Julie.

Lois supported many charities and organizations. She was proud to be a 10/20/50-plus year member of the Multnomah Athletic Club, the Cascade Ski Club, Burgfreunde, the Heppner Elks and the Morrow County Grain Growers Association. She was dedicated to recycling, composting and reducing her carbon footprint. Bernie Sanders, political policy, corporate regulation and fighting racism often occupied her thoughts, writings and reading.

Due to COVID, a celebration of his life will be held this summer, following interment at Skyline Memorial Gardens in December. For those who choose to honor Terry in some way, he would value blood donations, given he lived on the blood donation gifts of others during his struggle for life with AML. He would also value donations to OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute, where they work diligently to find the specific causes and cures for acute myeloid leukemia. Another option would be donations to ARCS Foundation Oregon, an organization that helps to fund PhD and MD/PhD scholars in the sciences and engineering at OHSU, OSU and UO.

Throughout her life, Lolo loved being active, and participated in activities including biking, golfing, synchronized swimming, and hiking. She especially loved skiing and was a faithful Mt. Hood Ski Patrol member Continued on page 18

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for a couple seasons. In the early 2000s, Lois met the love of her life, Duncan Boswell, on a ski chairlift and spent many happy years skiing, hiking and traveling and enjoying the sun in Mexico with him.

Lois deeply loved her grandchildren, and could often be found watching their games, practices, theatrical and musical performances. She was known to let out a wild goose call when particularly thrilled with their performance.

Lois passed away peacefully from a stroke on Dec. 24, 2020, while surrounded by her family. She will be missed greatly.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Duncan. She is survived by her daughter, Kara Hale; son-in-law, George Hale and grandchildren, Harper, Hudson and Hollis.

Due to the pandemic, there will not be an in-person memorial at this time. Friends and family can contribute to Lois’ online memorial of life at forevermissed.com/ lois-wickersham-duvall/about

Darle Hoagland Fearl Feb. 19, 1941-Oct. 13, 2020 Darle passed away Oct. 13, 2020, with her husband, Jim, by her side after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born and raised in Astoria, Oregon, Darle graduated from Astoria High in 1959 and Oregon State in 1963.

She met Jim at OSU and they married in 1963. Darle taught at David Douglas High in Portland until their son Mike was born, on her 24th birthday. Erin followed in 1967.

The family lived in Fresno, San Antonio, Michigan and Philadelphia before returning to Portland in 1971.

When the kids were in school, Darle volunteered at the library. In her 40s, she got her masters’ degree and became a legendary middle school substitute in the Beaverton district. She also worked as a consultant,

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teaching the Six Trait Model for student writing, traveling to more than 30 states to put on workshops, pulling a suitcase of books through airports to have samples of good writing to share. Many schools hired her year after year. She was an avid reader and often had a book in her hand. She liked books in every category, as long as the writing was good. She often read aloud to Jim.

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Darle and Jim visited many places in Europe, spent a month in South Africa, and saw the Olympics in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and Barcelona. They enjoyed timeshare vacations, trips to their place in Sisters, and visits with a small group of Air Force friends, as well as a group of close friends from high school.

Darle was active in fundraising for Trillium Family Services and in her Delta Gamma sorority alumni group for decades and made lifelong friends in both groups.

Darle and her sisters were always close, and alternated Thanksgiving between Portland, Astoria and Seattle. Each July, they gathered for the Bellevue Arts Fair.

Darle loved Christmas and filled the house with decorations. She indulged her grandchildren with love. Gatherings always modeled the best of what a loving family should be. Darle approached her illness without complaint and with the same quiet confidence she brought to everything. No words can describe the loss of Darle to all who knew her. Jim would prefer that she be remembered by her uplifting attitude and her smile.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Erin, in 2019 from pancreatic cancer.

Survivors include Jim; Mike; grandchildren, Morgan and Zach Ochsenschlager, Parker Fearl and Raven Zilka; son-inlaw, Rick Benevento; sisters, Sheryl Ohler, Marlys Efaw and Nancy Meyer; sister-inlaw, Sharon Jones; and too many friends to count. Donations in her memory can be made to OHSU Knight Cancer Institute for ovarian or pancreatic cancer research.

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Balladeers, Relationships keep men’s choir running strong after 80 years

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f the month of February was a target, Valentine’s Day would be its bull’s-eye. A center of attention for some relationships, it also receives its fair share of scorn from those who would prefer their romance not be defined by a single day. At its best, the holiday is all about love, the powerful force that binds people together, which is nothing to be skeptical about.

In years past, The Winged M has told the tales of club couples in February, but because this Valentine’s Day has special significance for one historic group within this community, Cupid’s quill has found a different destination. Roughly 80 years ago, the MAC Balladeers Men’s Chorus first joined together to celebrate a platonic, but no less passionate, affection — for the joy of singing.

The idea for the Balladeers was born on the Willamette River a few months before February, when three friends and members went fishing and decided to sing for their supper. When nearby anglers joined in, the trio felt the magic, and soon the Winged-M Glee Club began to take shape. On Feb. 14, 1941, they held their first rehearsal.

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By 1946, the group had rechristened itself the Balladeers and appeared at the Rose Festival, and in 1948, they backed the Jerry Van Hoomissen Orchestra, featuring appearances by Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. In the years since, they’ve helped the club celebrate key anniversaries, lent their voices to Jayne Mansfield, accepted an invitation to the American Choral Directors’ Association National Convention in Tacoma, and even taken the stage at Carnegie Hall with co-ed club songbirds the MelloMacs.

While performance has always been part of the payoff for practicing together weekly, in speaking with members of the Balladeers, it’s clear that the rehearsals hold their own pull.

“It’s just a good group of people, and they’re all very interesting,” says 10-year member and “gigmeister” Chris Rasmussen. “They have their own lives — as doctors and lawyers for instance — and as with most people at MAC, they’ve been fairly accomplished in some way along the line. They all get together, and they love to sing. We have a good team, and we’re all looking for ways to get better together.”

Birthday Celebration Tune in online as the Balladeers Men’s Chorus celebrates its 80th birthday with a Valentine to its founders, members and audiences near and far. The event showcases the group’s history, storytelling and recent musical projects at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.

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For Friendship Jon Lee has been singing with the Balladeers since 2014, and even though he’s now the chair of the group’s committee, he still considers himself a “wet-behind-theears newbie.” In the big scheme of their 80 years, what are six or seven?

When it comes to this tight-knit ensemble, age is just a number. Sure, one of the featured duos within the group is known as the Silver Foxes, and much of the Balladeers’ repertoire tends to skew older in terms of copyright date, with ample selections from the Great American Songbook, classical works, and western folk music, but members say the appeal of great music is

its timelessness. That goes for the charm of intergenerational friendships, as well.

“As just one example, I can speak to the friendship I’ve formed with Karl Wetzel, who welcomed me into in the bass section,” Lee says. Wetzel is known as the group’s historian, but his career for many years was as a physics professor at the University of Portland. As a science major in college, Lee recounts, “There was a spark there.

“My wife Sharon and I, and he and his wife Barbara, have become great friends, sharing several lovely dinners. These included a birthday dinner for both Karl and Barbara while we were in New York City for our Carnegie Hall debut, and several picnics and annual expeditions to collect Christmas trees,” Lee says.

The aforementioned Silver Foxes, aka Spencer Snow and Dick Allen, met each other through the Balladeers and bonded over a love of folk music. Now, they do a couple of Kingston Trio tunes together at nearly every gig.

Even literally familial relationships get closer within the choir, and there are currently multiple such pairings involved with the group. Snow’s grandson, Douglas Orofino, is a member, and their 50-year age gap hasn’t stopped them from embracing the same songs with a sense of childlike

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Documented “appearances” of the Balladeers. Because records are sparse for the earlier years, the actual number may be more than 930.

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Recorded names of men who have sung with, directed or accompanied the Balladeers from 1941 to 2021

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Roughly the number of members at the group’s largest. The low was around 15, and the current roster lists 38 singers plus director and accompanist

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Number of men who began singing in 1941, aka the “original Balladeers”

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Number of directors of the group over its history, with tenures ranging from 1 to 35 years. Current Director Dr. Scott Tuomi is now in his seventh year, tied for the third-longest term

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Number of accompanists, serving 1-19 years. Two men are virtually tied for longest term, the group’s first accompanist, James Hannan, and current piano man Paul Nelsen

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Father-son duos who’ve been part of the group at the same time. The most recent pair are Dr. Ward Smith and his son, Dr. Cullen Smith, who are current Balladeers

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(l. to r.) The Silver Foxes, Music Director Dr. Scott Tuomi.

Continued from page 23 wonder and enthusiasm. That gap might be smaller for father-son duo Ward and Cullen Smith, but it makes the time they share together no less meaningful.

“It means the world to me to sing with my dad,” Cullen says. “We had a musical household growing up, and guitar and voices were heard often. It also gratifies me greatly to sing with these kind, distinguished gentlemen who have welcomed me into their hallowed space. My heart is dialed in to these guys and my voice, well, I’m working on it!”

Creative Collaboration After seven years with the Balladeers, the group’s director, Dr. Scott Tuomi, is all in. The head of Pacific University’s music department, he’s been on faculty there for 34 years, as well as working professionally with a variety of local choral groups over the years. As a seasoned performer and educator, he wasn’t totally sure what to make of his “tryouts” with MAC’s singing sensations.

“They were auditioning me and I was auditioning them at the same time,” he explains, recalling that he’d never before been in an environment where members strolled into rehearsals with martinis in hand. “They had to convince me that they were willing to work to get better and that they were interested in improving. If they were just going to be a bunch of guys that wanted to show up and sing and mess around for a while, I was not interested. I wanted to see them make progress. It didn’t

have to be anything earth shattering other than wanting to get better at their craft.”

“I wasn’t really even auditioning Scott so much as just following him.” Accompanist Paul Nelsen, who’s virtually tied for the longest tenure as Balladeers pianist, takes up the thread. “I mean, that’s what an accompanist is supposed to do, follow the director. If he says, ‘Let’s do warmups,’ I do warmups. If he says, ‘Let’s do this song,’ then I do that song. Scott was so easy to follow, he was clearly overqualified for the role.”

“You were a godsend,” Tuomi replies.

“Because you played so well, it was kind of like, ‘Oh, this is going to work.’” But he also quickly saw that, while members of the Balladeers joined the group for fun and friendship, they also took singing seriously, and were willing to work hard to be the best performers they could be. He began implementing warmups, explaining sheet music notation to help singers make the most of pieces’ intrinsic dynamics, and encouraging the kind of personal accountability that ensures performances aren’t just properly prepared for, but also attended by necessary members of the group so that all the vocal parts are covered.

“Over time, I’ve come to learn some things from them, and that’s been profound,” Tuomi says of the unexpected benefits of being the leader of a somewhat unconventional assembly. “About camaraderie, about getting older and staying in the game and enjoying your life, and about continuing to have purpose. The strength

of their relationships is a powerful example of a way that you can give back to the community. For me, that’s a really beautiful message.”

While Nelsen has always found the proceedings enjoyable enough to stay engaged, he says that Tuomi has added some much-needed intellectual inspiration to his job, and welcomes the thematic focus that the director has ushered in.

Before going to work for Intel for 20 years, Nelsen earned bachelor’s degrees in both engineering and music performance at the University of Portland, and compares playing the piano to riding a bike.

“It’s kind of like being able to look around while you’re riding. You’re looking at the trees and you’re really enjoying the scenery. That’s what it’s like for me up on stage with the Balladeers. I know the music really well, and I’m able to watch Scott far more than he probably is comfortable with, but that’s what I’m doing. And also watching the guys and seeing them smile and have fun up there. I’m taking in the scenery while I’m up there.”

Nelsen isn’t a MAC member, but it isn’t for a lack of trying, or getting back on the bike. He applied to the lottery, but after not getting in on two occasions, he took it as a sign. Since retiring from Intel, he likes making a bit of extra money as a contractor, in addition to the enjoyment of rehearsing and performing with such a jovial crew. “All of our concerts have been a lot of fun for me, but most of the time we’re together, it’s

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The Balladeers at their Ridin’ and Singin’ performance at MAC in April 2019.

Continued from page 25 in rehearsal, and so rehearsals had better be fun. Otherwise, what are you doing there?”

Part of what he’s doing there these days is collaborating in ways he previously hadn’t.

“Despite my long relationship with the Balladeers, I’ve never taken an active role in music selection, and that’s one of the things that has definitely improved,” he says.

“Scott likes thematic programming, and I really enjoy that because it allows me to pick something that’s appropriate for my concert solos. Scott kindly asks me if I’m going to want to do a solo in every concert. Rarely will I say, ‘No, not this time.’”

“Whatever I pick, I know Paul can play it, and that gives me a great deal of liberty,” Tuomi adds. “I’m going to try to pick pieces that I think will resonate with the guys.

Sometimes they don’t know what will resonate with them until we give it a try, like Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. That was kind of a stretch forward for them, because it was a little bit younger vintage, but I was trying to appeal to a little bit younger set of guys at the club, too. But then they started doing the piece and they’re like, ‘My God, this is actually a really great piece.’”

At the beginning of each season, Tuomi and Nelsen will explore 10 or so pieces of music with the Balladeers, and toss out the ones that aren’t working. “If they’re not having fun with it, it doesn’t matter if they can sing it well or not. So, is it fun? That’s my only criteria,” Nelsen explains.

Evidently fun and self-improvement can coexist in harmony, as Tuomi continues to marvel at how far the guys have come in his time with them. “We’ve gone from a concert that was maybe a half hour of the guys only singing, to 45 minutes of diverse performance. Spencer and Dick, the Silver Foxes, they step out and do some duets and lead the audience. Maybe we have a piece with the saxophone in it, maybe we have a piece with a soloist in it. I think the concert is more interesting to the audience because there are different elements at different times. It’s an entertaining show, and there’s a little bit of humor interjected in it. We do a version of Ghost Riders in the Sky where Spencer steps out, puts on a pair of leather gloves and pretends he’s a horse. Then, they’ll sing something very serious, like a beautiful love song.

“The audiences really reacts to that range, too. And it’s given the guys a chance to explore their own individual talents.”

Organic Outreach “I’ve got the easiest job in the world right now,” says gigmeister Rasmussen, who is also the grandson of Ed Casey, one of the three previously mentioned harmonious fishermen. With COVID continuing to curtail the Balladeers ability to sing live and in-person — Tuomi describes choral performance as a “super spreader” — there aren’t any upcoming gigs on the books.

But that doesn’t mean the group isn’t continuing to connect with the community, which has been one of its defining characteristics over the years. Before getting into what shape performances currently take, it’s worth looking back at some of the outreach the group has done when not weathering a pandemic along with the rest of the world.

“There’s just something to me about music, and singing, and trying to get your brainwaves attuned with everyone else’s so you sound the same. When you do, it sounds wonderful,” Rasmussen opines.

Music has healing properties, both for the creators and the consumers, and the Balladeers have shared theirs with Portland and beyond, forging lasting relationships and changing perceptions about MAC in the process.

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Continued from page 27 The group has regularly taken its act to area nursing homes and retirement centers, public spaces such as Pioneer Courthouse Square, and even naturalization ceremonies for those becoming U.S. citizens. “It’s really neat to see 80 people there, and they’re all very proud to be Americans, and they’re very happy. They have big stories behind them. It’s heartwarming to find someone who thinks this country is doing something right,” Rasmussen says.

Perhaps the outreach that has been most inspiring to Rasmussen and several other members of the group has been the Balladeers’ interactions with the St. Mary’s Home for Boys. “We’ve been there five or six times. Because a lot of these boys are pretty traumatized, the school is very careful about who they let in and what they allow them to do.

As Tuomi puts it, “We go and sing to the unsung to.”

“The music is a little treat for them,” Rasmussen says. “The same healing properties that ring in my ears after practice, those

and you can still have music in your life. You can still get together with friends, and you can still sing and have a good time.”

boys hear the same things, too. We really connect on it. They relax, they have a good time. For our last couple of visits, they even invited us to join them for dinner, ahead of time. It really brought us into their lives. It’s just been wonderful. They keep wanting us back, and we love going there. I mean, like any performer, if you have a good audience, it’s so much nicer.”

Given the current inability to perform live, choirs aren’t getting together anytime soon, which has been tough on the Balladeers, say all involved. Fortunately, the group has found ways to stay connected, ranging from Zoom calls that allow them to warm up together, catch up and socialize, to virtual performances recorded separately and meticulously edited together by tech-savvy Nelsen. While not the same as meeting up to join their voices in the cozy space of MAC’s Activities Classroom, it’s provided continuity and allowed members to stay in touch and feel like they’re continuing to create something beautiful for themselves and the community.

The Balladeers also team up with area colleges and high schools for a variety of ongoing choral collaborations, including the annual Brothers, Sing On performance at the University of Portland, which normally takes place in February. “It started with Cleveland High School, before they cut all the music out of there. They had a choir, and they thought, ‘Why don’t we get together, and you sing a few songs, we’ll sing a few songs, and we’ll sing a few songs together?’ Over the years, it turned into two or three colleges, and two or three high schools, and the Balladeers.

“I think the biggest, most important thing for us as a community is that we see each other, we check in on each other,” Tuomi says. “The things that I love about the Balladeers are that they really care about each other, they care about music, and they believe in the power of camaraderie.” WM

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t’s impossible not to be impressed while reading the nomination forms for the Joe Loprinzi Inspirational Award and Mel Fox Amateur Athlete of the Year Award.

Athletic excellence abounds, and examples of leadership, sportsmanship and inspirational acts are in plentiful supply. No matter who takes home the honors this year, all these MAC members are deserving of applause.

Joe Loprinzi Inspirational Award Nominees Brooks McLemore On Jan. 18, 2020, 12-year-old Brooks McLemore was competing in the USA Climbing Bouldering Youth Divisionals in Redmond, Washington, with the hope of advancing to Youth Nationals in February.

As a strong climber in his age category, McLemore had advanced to Nationals in past seasons.

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On the last route of day one, he fell on one of the top holds of the route and did not complete it. As soon as he left the wall, the judge relayed his score. Instantly, McLemore realized that the judge thought that he had reached a higher point on the wall than he actually had.

He immediately went to Head Coach Drew White and explained the situation. He was told he could ask the judges to review video of the climb, but he was reminded, if his score was reduced, he would no longer advance in the competition and wouldn’t have the opportunity to move on to Nationals. McLemore understood the consequences. Ultimately, his score was reduced.

McLemore’s teammates understood that his actions cost him the opportunity to advance, but they also reminded them that competition is about more than winning; it’s about how you play the game and staying true to your values.

Jeanine Cavagnaro Cavagnaro started synchronized swimming in 1992, at age 36, with no previous experience, aside from being a competitive swimmer in high school. She’d seen an article in The Winged M about the program, attended an evening open house, and was greeted so enthusiastically that she immediately wanted to be a part of the sport.

Disappointed, he still knew that he had made the right decision. Back in Portland, he spent the next three weeks at Climbing Team practice watching and, characteristically, encouraging and supporting his teammates as they prepared for Nationals.

Head Synchro Coach Lucie Svrcinova points out that Cavagnaro has attended US Masters Nationals every year since she started 28 years ago, and has garnered at least 50 medals at national and international competitions. “When I asked her about her medals,” says Svrcinova, “she said she didn’t know the exact count because she

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donated them all to the Special Olympics when she and her husband downsized three years ago. That’s just one example of Jeanine’s generosity.”

She comes to the pool with a smile on and positive attitude and is known for taking new swimmers under her wing. Her longtime teammate, Julie Vigeland, sums it up nicely, “In Jeanine we have a helper, a leader, a cheerleader, a nurse (a real one!), a listener and a teammate all in one.”

Dennis Cusack With 45 years of squash competition under his belt, Cusack isn’t resting on his laurels.

He is considered one of the top-five leftwall players in MAC’s A Division and is a top-10 ranked player in the national 70+ age group. His tournament final finishes have put him at the top of his class on the West Coast, and according to MAC Squash enthusiasts, his work to improve his on-court performance has raised the level of play in the club’s league. Additionally inspiring is his ongoing pursuit to rekindle a passion for squash at MAC. He can be credited with aiding the success of the 2020 Oregon Open Tournament and promoting the doubles program through the club’s worthy professional staff.

Since retirement, Cusack has been in full-court mode to improve his game as he eats, sleeps and breaths doubles squash.

He’s the club’s most improved doubles player and is among the most vocal competitors awaiting the opening of MAC’s courts.

Says fellow squash player Gary Johnson, “Although much of his effort goes unnoticed by many outside our squash community, we in the subbasement know he speaks softly and carries a big racquet.

And with passion.”

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Thursday, Feb. 18 6:30-8 p.m.

Jake Zivin, play-by-play announcer for the Portland Timbers, hosts this year’s online celebration, which honors Mel Fox and Joe Loprinzi award nominees and winners, as well as recognizing National Champions and junior athletes who have gone above and beyond during the pandemic.

Sport committees and family and friends of those being celebrated are invited to join the interactive, virtual environment with surprises along the way. Pre-show socializing starts at 6:30 p.m., with the event kickoff at 7. There is no cost to attend, and celebration kits can be picked up 4-6 p.m.

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The club’s top junior squash player first took to the court at age 9, and, over the ensuing nine years, amassed an impressive list of accomplishments, including a No. 6 U.S. National ranking and a top-10 finish in the Junior National Championships.

Additionally, US Squash honored Lam with its Scholar Athlete Award in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The prize is given to high school students who have successfully met the required academic grades and squash achievements in a calendar year.

After only two years on the racquetball court, the Beaverton High School junior has already claimed two national titles, one each in Girls Singles Division 3 and Doubles Division 2. She’s also won state titles in Division 3. While winning feels great, it’s her determination, integrity and kindness that truly sets her apart.

Notes Squash Manager Werner Hergeth, “Gordon is a fierce competitor with exemplary sportsmanship on and off the squash court. He has set an example for all our upcoming juniors.” The next venue for his continued success is Princeton University, this fall.

“Brielle is committed to her teammates.

At all events she is generally the first to arrive and the last to leave, watching as many of her teammates play as possible and cheering them on,” says Racquetball Committee Chair Georgette Blomquist.

“She works very hard to play with integrity, and it shows on the court. This summer, Fernando was asked to try out for the Racquetball Junior National team, and even though she didn’t make the final cut, her response will come as no surprise to those who know her: “I have learned so much about skills and what I need to work on. I will keep training and try again next year. I won’t give up!”

Kevin Keil The list of Kevin Keil’s swimming achievements — from holding 20 MAC Swim Team records to top-five finishes at national and international meets to qualifying for the 2020-21 Olympic Trials in the 400 Individual Medley — are made even more striking by the fact that he’s someone who cheers equally loudly for his teammates as his competitors.

“He shows his support to anyone that he knows who is racing,” says Head Swim Coach Tim Larkin. “When I noticed that, I realized that I started to clap for everyone as they announced their names, too, not just the MAC swimmers. Kevin’s sportsmanship is sincere and contagious. He is the example that we want to see in all of our athletes.”

Keil also leads by example. “He is consistent every day in his attitude and work ethic. He keeps the vibe light and fun, even when the practices are challenging, difficult and intense,” adds Larkin. “He’s an example that hard work and consistency can pay off.”

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Ava Kovtunovich On the last day of the 2020 Bouldering Nationals, Ava Kovtunovich was tied with another climber. “Both had great performances on the final day. Both deserved first place,” recalls former Climbing Member Coach Avery Cook. “However, due to point calculations, Ava was awarded second place. Nevertheless, she stayed positive and enthusiastic and didn’t dismiss her stellar performance or that of her competitor.”

Over the past two years, 15-year-old Kovtunovich’s climbing successes have been phenomenal. Not only did she place second nationally, she was one of only two climbers who qualified for a spot on the National Team in her age group.

She also competed in the Pan American Championships in Ibarra, Ecuador, in November 2019. Her seventh-place finish contributed to the U.S. Team’s first-place overall finish.

Amid all the accolades, she has strong self-awareness of her success, and takes opportunities to celebrate, cheer on teammates, and push them to compete at their best. Her commitment and work ethic earn her the respect of her team quietly rather than through force of character. When climbing returns to a new normal, there is no doubt that Kovtunovich will again show her excellence to the world. WM

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Stay connected virtually while in-person gatherings are still restricted inside the club.

Monday, Feb. 8 Virtual Trivia Night

Select February and March events and classes are listed here. Check the MAC@Home webpage for a complete list, including more Athletics & Wellness and Culinary offerings.

7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2 Virtual MAC Annual Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m.

On the agenda: Report of officers, election of Board of Trustee members, and Fitness Room unveiling. Registration required. A link to watch is included in each confirmation email. MAC2021

Sign up with a team of six or register solo and be added to a group. The cost is $5 per person. A Zoom link and more details are provided after registration. MEV363

Tuesday, Feb. 9 Mad Science: Slime Time 4-5 p.m.

Perform various precarious experiments with Mad Science’s fundamental polymer — slime! Each participant needs to be registered so that they receive their own kit. The cost is $10 per child. MAD209

Healthy Cooking Class 3:30-4:30 p.m. - postponed Learn how to make nutritionally balanced meals from fresh local produce with MAC Sous Chef Deanna Bascom and Dietitian Tysen Christensen. The cost is $5 for the

virtual class or $35 for class plus an ingredient box. MEV112

Wednesday, Feb. 10 Virtual Professional Business Networking 7:30-9 a.m.

Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. The cost is $5 to register and receive the Zoom link.

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Friday, Feb. 12 Valentine’s Cooking Class

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Former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe shares his passion off the field with MAC members. Join the former Patriots powerhouse and winemaker Josh McDaniels virtually, during Super Bowl week.

Bledsoe’s 2017 Doubleback cabernet sauvignon faces off against the 2017 Bledsoe Family Winery cabernet sauvignon. Be there to see which emerges victorious!

Wine pickup is set for 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the Turnaround. The cost is $145. NFL101

This virtual cooking class features a demonstration by Executive Sous Chef Phil Oswalt and Bar Manager Roni Pervizi. The price is $55 per person, inclusive. Boxes include all the fixings and two cocktails to-go. Pick up 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in the Turnaround. See page 20 for menu.

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Friday, Feb. 12 Friday Focus Yoga, Valentine’s Edition 6-7:30 p.m.

Treat yourself, a friend or partner to a special Friday evening with yoga and Valentine’s delights. The virtual yoga class is lead by Emma Johnson, and the bag of elegant goodies includes a half bottle of Prosecco, chocolate truffles and a beautiful rose. Pickup for the Valentine’s package is 4-5:30 p.m. in the Turnaround. The cost is $20. WE0212

Sunday, Feb. 14Saturday, Feb. 20 Spin-A-Thon Ride and Move Week The Ride includes virtual and in person spin classes, virtual yoga classes and a goodie bag. The Move focuses on participation in activities or sports of any kind on an individual or team level, concluding with a drawing for prizes at the end of the week.

See page 12 for more information.

Sunday, Feb. 14 Balladeers 80th Anniversary Celebration 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Tune in online as the Balladeers Men’s Chorus celebrates its 80th birthday with a historical Valentine to their founders, members and audiences near and far. The event showcases highlights of the group’s history, an appreciation of the classic songbook and recent musical projects. There is no cost to attend. BAL80

Monday, Feb. 15 Virtual History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

The book chosen for February is The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson. Contact Chet Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail. com or 503-805-5461.

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box” street grid and numerous Arts and Crafts houses.There is no cost to attend this virtual event. Please register all those attending, but only register for one Zoom link under optional items. MEV372

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Thursday, Feb. 18 Celebration of Champions 7-8 p.m.

Hosted this year by Timber’s announcer Jake Zivin, MAC’s annual award celebration is going virtual. Attendees can pick up a celebration pack from the club before the event to help enhance the experience. See page 28 for more information. COC2021

Monday, Feb. 22 Virtual Trivia Night 7-9 p.m.

Sign up with a team of six or register solo and be added to a group. The cost is $5 per person. A Zoom link and more details are provided after registration. MEV364

Tuesday, Feb. 23 Listen & Learn: Ladd’s Addition 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 23 Evening Literary Group 7 p.m.

The book chosen for February is Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout. Contact Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 24Friday, Feb. 26 Crab Festival To-Go

Sign up with a team of six or register solo and be added to a group. The cost is $5 per person. A Zoom link and more details are provided after registration. MEV365

Wednesday, March 10 Virtual Professional Business Networking 7:30-9 a.m.

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Crab Fest returns for another month, featuring Pacific Northwest Dungeness, clam chowder, a selection of charcuterie, classic Caesar salad and much more. The cost is $49 per person, inclusive. CRAB102,

Thursday, March 11 Campaign for Inclusion Panel Discussion

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Monday, March 15 Virtual History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

The book chosen for February is Fallout: The Hiroshima Cover-Up and the Reporter Who Revealed it to the World by Lesley M.M. Blume. Contact Chet Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail. com or 503-805-5461.

Tuesday, March 16 Mad Science: Wacky Water 4-5 p.m.

Recreate the motion of the ocean. Explore the power of density to make things float.

Each participant needs to be registered so that they receive their own kit. The cost is $10 per child. MAD316

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Thursday, March 18 Dried Flower Wreath Making 6:30 p.m.

In this virtual class by AssemblyPDX, learn the basics of floral arranging, flower drying and wreath building. CRAFT101

Monday, March 22 Virtual Trivia Night 7-9 p.m.

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of cardio and resistance training for a fullbody workout. The class is offered both virtually and in-person in the Outside Fitness Zone, located in the member garage. When Nachman is not teaching, she is either running her business, Sustainimals, which sells stuffed animals made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, or hiking with her dog, Westley.

Lauren Gonzalez Gonzalez was a medic and physical therapy assistant in the U.S. Army from 2014 to 2018. She began working at MAC in 2018 as a lifeguard while simultaneously attending East West College of the Healing Arts and she became a licensed massage therapist in 2019. Gonzalez works with her clients using Swedish and deep tissue techniques, along with stretching and strengthening education.

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aking Multnomah Athletic Club’s fitness anchor point a place members will want to use for years to come is no small feat. It means considering what the makeup of the club is not just now, but in the future, and creating a space full of as many options as possible for everyone, regardless of their goals and methods for attaining them.

Due to shifting COVID requirements, the exact date that members will be able to start using the new Fitness Room remains unclear, but staff, committees and volunteers have been hard at work to ensure it will be ready when that day comes. The 2021 Annual Meeting is the first real chance to get a glimpse of all that’s available, and the hope is that the club will be able to open as soon as possible after that while maintaining its emphasis on health and safety for all who call MAC their second home.

Two things are for sure. Everything has been done to complete this ambitious undertaking during the closure so as to inconvenience members as little as possible.

More importantly, when the time comes to tap into the Fitness Room’s awesome potential, the bar will have been raised for MAC’s most ambitious self-improvers, while any barriers to entry have been lowered. The only limits to what’s possible going forward are those imposed on individual imaginations.

Three key members of the E&C Modernization Committee, Tom Bard, Judie Simpson and Sam Smith, shared their thoughts with The Winged M on the club-wide collaboration that went into building a better gym. Each brought expertise gained through a variety of experiences at MAC and in their personal and professional journeys.

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As Bard says, “I’m pretty excited about the evolution that we’re in the midst of, whereby it’s going to be organized in such a way to enhance nearly every experience.”

“It’s going to be state-of-the-art, awesome, gorgeous, get-the-heck-outof-here nice!” Simpson says. “Now we’re going to be competitive with any other facilities out there. I think this will draw people back, and there will be a whole new reason for those considering joining to say, ‘Wow, you belong to the MAC. That’s a nice place to be.”

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“Some of them said that they were afraid, because it could be pretty intimidating.

I think when people came in, and were maybe a little bit out of shape, they felt overwhelmed. Or people might have felt self-conscious having to make their way to the center desk to ask for help.

Continued from page 47 Smith was extremely helpful in this regard, representing a younger perspective necessary to ensuring the club attracts new members, point out both Bard and Simpson. “He involved all of his friends and put out a fabulous survey to them, asking, ‘What would you like to see different at MAC?’ His friends returned ammunition and talked about all the other clubs they have belonged to in order to meet their changing routines. That’s what we need to draw younger members in, and to keep them coming back when they start their own families and have their own kids’ needs to consider.”

The 34-year-old Smith says his perspective, and those of his friends, largely involves an adjustment in focus. “The biggest shift is moving away from a gym oriented around cardio and static machines to a more well-rounded gym that allows for any type of workout style you’re looking for, like functional fitness, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workouts and more.”

“The new weight room is focused on providing a space for people to work out regardless of their preferred method.

Previously, the gym was not conducive to a lot of more contemporary workout styles like those employed by CrossFit or Orange Theory. Now, it is giving people the opportunity to explore new modes of exercising.”

Simpson and Smith both have been avid users of the Exercise and Conditioning Room and, over the years, have been able to identify gaps that can make all the difference when trying to engage athletes looking to stay on the cutting edge of their disciplines. “With fitness trends constantly shifting and evolving, MAC hasn’t always been able to keep up and create a workout experience that met those needs,” Smith says.

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“Now, with a reception area at the entrance to the Fitness Room, and the newly energized Fit Staff waiting to engage them the moment they walk in, they’re going to have more information and, eventually, confidence that’s going to allow them to overcome any insecurity. Honestly, it’s so big, that you can get lost somewhere in the back and no one will see you, so don’t worry about it,” she finishes, laughing.

Rachel Van Allen poses near the entrance to the Fitness Room, highlighting the gorgeous new wood paneling and glowing chevron lights on the ceiling.

“I had a lot of conversations with members, and the constant feedback I heard was that the E&C facilities were not supportive of how they wanted to work out.

I echoed the frustrations other members had and, through research, was able to help build a case for meeting the fitness requirements of today, and also future needs.”

On the flipside, Simpson says the previous space also wasn’t meeting the needs of older members or those who might not be as active as they’d like to be. Among those making up the committee that oversaw Fitness Room planning were not only a range of ages, but also people who used the athletic facilities every day, and those who almost never did.

Gorgeous wood paneling and softly glowing chevron lights on the ceiling create a sense of flow from the first moment that someone steps foot in the new Fitness Room. Those looking for familiar pieces of equipment will see them immediately, as some member favorites from the previous Small Weight Room fill the southwest corner. Meanwhile, the rest of the room sparkles with recently acquired ellipticals, adaptive motion trainers, stationary bikes, and weight-training rigs.

Mammoth fans keep the air flowing freely, and visual motivation swirls throughout. From a new mural representing both MAC’s history of athletic excellence and recent commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; to flat screens tucked into a variety of nooks showing custom-created videos of Fit Staff demonstrating a variety of exercises; to the bold new video wall that will play a mix of sports; the walls will be alive with images of inspiration.

Venture deeper into the space, to find a miniature football field of black turf inviting all sorts of freeform training; racks of monogrammed barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells and more; and a dedicated TRX space inviting everyone to hang out and stretch their approach to strength training. A new Continued on page 49

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Whole Lot of Shaping Going On Concurrently to the Fitness Room taking shape, Fitness & Wellness Manger Will Cath and his staff of experts have been busy building a curriculum of classes to help members make the most out of their new home base. This will constantly shift to reflect the community’s needs and safety, as well as maximizing club space.

As member Tom Bard says, “Part of the challenge is to use the club on an 18-hour-a-day aspect versus just a normal business day configuration.” That means using all areas of the club to their fullest for MAC’s entire business day.

What follows is a preview of a few of the offerings that promise to put the new space through its paces: Circuit Training Classes with Heart-Monitoring Capabilities – The club is finding ways to better utilize all areas. The open-air Spin Studio will be set up to enable high-intensity cardio classes, with equipment available for member use when classes are not programmed, which is most of the day. Studio Three will offer a more robust schedule of of group exercise, including some Spin classes, so that more members can participate.

Functional Training Area Demo Classes for Specific Groups (Women Only, Seniors, Juniors, Advanced Workouts) – Staff will lead demonstrations and workouts in new areas to provide learning opportunities for members who may be unfamiliar with the equipment. Or, if they’re looking to learn the unofficial “dos and dont’s” of using an area like this, it’s an opportunity to learn and ask questions in a welcoming environment.

Come Back For the Old Faithfuls in Group Exercise Studios (Spin, Ellové, MAC Strong, BarreFit, Yoga, Zumba) – MAC Fitness & Wellness continues to offer popular group classes in Studio One, Studio Three, the studio overlooking Providence Park, and the Outside Fitness Zone on the third and fourth floors of the garage. There are lots of new opportunities with the Fitness Room, but there are many familiar workouts and reasons to see fellow members.

Equipment from the Former Small Weight Room – Accessible bikes, treadmills, and equipment that was unique to the Small Weight Room is dispersed throughout the Fitness Room, Ledge and Recovery Room, so make sure to ask the Fit Staff when looking for something specific. It’s predominantly located in the southwest corner, so start there!

Not Sure? Just Ask! – Don’t let the newness of the space be intimidating. Not sure how to listen to the new video wall while working out? Confused as to where a favorite piece of equipment lives now? What is a Belt Squat machine and why did MAC purchase one? Just ask one of the Fit Staff, who are set to roam the Fitness Room, looking for chances to help!

group training area encourages members to feel the music and compete against each other as they might at Orange Theory. An amped-up Strength Room gives intense lifters a place to go hard without worrying about their intensity disturbing others’ tranquility. And the refurbished Stretching Studio, which will now be called the Recovery Room, features the latest therapy products by brands such as Hyperice, while retaining stretching tables and other familiar equipment.

“The impact is just totally different,” says Bard, who has worked professionally in property and facility development, and served on many MAC committees over the years. He was on the team that oversaw the modernization of the kitchen and Ballroom, and has done terms on both the Property Committee and Budget & Finance, giving him specific insights into the challenges and benefits of proper planning and precise execution.

“The talent within the club is all new since previous projects, and Facilities Director John Sterbis has been terrific.

With his former experience at the Oregon Zoo, he really knows how to herd cats,” Bard explains with a smile. “We made the good decision to take advantage of Cole Lathrop as Project Manager who had the benefit of five years on MAC’s Facilities team prior to joining the E&C Modernization project as a consultant.”

“What really impressed me, though, was the ability of committee chair Darcy Henderson to be able to attract and consume information from all the different factions within the club. It’s a remarkable societal grouping, from children to senior adults, newcomers to people who’ve been members since they were young. Darcy’s a very talented manager who can solicit input from all of these disparate groups and still be decisive.”

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Continued from page 50 Bard also has high praise for GBD architects, whose previous work with the club came in handy from an institutional knowledge angle. “They’re a talented firm, and great listeners. I think the overall atmosphere was one of encouraging stakeholders to express their points of view, which is frankly why I think we will have a successful product and people will really be pleased with it.”

“I love how much thought has gone into lowering the barrier to entry at the same time as increasing the offerings for the people who are at the peak of their performance,” Simpson says. As a real estate agent, she’s used to considering curb appeal, staging and small touches that can

create big excitement among new users of any structure. She looks at the Fitness Room as a veritable amusement park, and she can’t wait to ride all of the attractions.

“What’s the first thing I’m going to go do? I’m going to familiarize myself with it.

Like get on probably each machine for five minutes and go, ‘Whoa, whoa, whoa! I’ll be like a kid in a candy store. You want to try each little area for whatever period of time you can and, I’m excited just to see it all unwrapped.”

She also says she’s not alone in her sense of anticipation, especially considering the restricted access to MAC that the pandemic has necessitated. “I think there’s a great deal of excitement about it. My fellow members and I are just itching to get back into the club!” WM

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By the Numbers Fit & Well

T

he year 2020 was one of the most trying in living memory for our members and staff — the people who make up the fabric of what MAC is. But we have remained steadfast.

We have figuratively linked arms and Justin Rackley ensured that our club SKI & SNOWBOARD PROGRAM DIRECTOR and community will go on for another 130 years. For many, MAC is more than a club and more than a job, it’s a second family.

This has never felt or been proven more true than over the past 10 months.

During the difficult, but necessary, layoffs last spring, MAC Ski & Snowboard was put on hold and all of our staff let go.

We shut down for the first time in our program’s history. It was a dark time, but team families rallied in support of the program, and ultimately we were brought back online in early September. Like family does, they went to bat for us when we were knocked down.

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When it was time to repay those that make it all possible, MAC Ski & Snowboard coaches delivered. Although most of the clubhouse was closed, the great oudoors was not.

Member families

Holiday Ski & Ride Camp 2020 was not the largest in the program’s history from a pure numerical basis, but it was certainly the most special and fulfilling for all those who participated.

For every child who was able to see another kid their own age in real life and learn something fun; for every parent who got to see their children shed some anxiety and just be kids again; and for every coach who got their tanks filled up to the brim by giving back to the next generation of skiers.

And for me, the program director, who got to see his team’s flag planted in the snow every morning, waving in the wind like a beacon of hope. The snow-covered, sunbathed peak in the background, smiling down as if to say — it’s all going to be okay.

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Coaches Corner: Practicing Against a Stronger Opponent

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egardless of whether singles or doubles tennis is being played, there are only three possible scenarios: One side is much weaker, one side is much stronger or, best of all, the two sides are evenly matched. My December column in The Winged M explored how to have a good practice when on the court with a weaker opponent. This month, the focus is how to get the most out of a practice with a stronger opponent.

Every tennis player has been there, standing on the court, looking at an opponent on the other side of the net who, based on record, experience and ability, is the better player. On paper, it is what the Las Vegas odds makers call “a sure thing.”

Well, it’s a good thing that tennis matches are not played on paper, because this is the time a player’s training and practice are put to the test. Like any test, it is preparation that wins the day.

Here are some things to think about when facing off against someone who is perceived to be a stronger player:

marathon. Off to a great start? Stay calm.

How you start does not determine the outcome, but how you finish will.

2. Think rationally. Who is expected to win? The pressure is all on your opponent.

Feel free to relax and swing for your shots.

7. Use your strengths. Better players are great at exposing weaknesses and attacking areas they feel are attackable. Playing to your strengths will limit their ability to do so. If your forehand is your best shot, be sure to use it.

3. Block the hype. If you believe they are better, then they are! Block out how great you hear they are. Ignore the records and ratings. These don’t matter when you are on the court; both players still have to hit the ball.

4. Set a goal. Yes, the point of playing is to win, but there are also many milestones that can be set along the way. Facing an opponent with a big serve? Set the goal of making them hit more than a serve to win the point. Playing someone consistent? Try to end more points at the net or with more wins than usual.

5. Try hard. No matter what happens, never give up. Even if a loss is forthcoming, take the moment to play for yourself and become a better player.

6. Don’t panic. Off to a slow start? Stay calm. A tennis match is not a sprint, it’s a

8. Pay attention. What is working to win you points? Can you execute more points like this? How are they winning points, and is there a pattern? If so, can you do something to break it up?

Despite what people say, nothing is impossible in sports. Records are made to be broken — by men and women who refuse to listen to detractors and believe that if all things come together, the impossible is possible. Champions are made to push the pack only to later be defeated by those willing to challenge what had been established.

Remember, Cinderella stories are great to read, but being Cinderella is better than reading about her!

—Paul Reber

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1. Prepare mentally. This is not going to be easy. You will have to play your best

tennis to emerge victorious. Be positive in your preparation. Only one person will win. Why not you? Why not today?

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Tennis Survey Update

Parking Garage Tennis: Not the Strangest Thing Brought by 2020 While Multnomah County remained in the "extreme risk" category set by the governor, MAC Tennis moved to the third floor of the member parking garage, or G3.

Classes will be held outside as long as a restriction on indoor sports is in place: 9-10 a.m. Saturdays are reserved for 3.0 and below and 10-11 a.m. for 3.5 and above. Tuesday and Thursday the 3.0 and below levels play from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the 3.5 and above levels play from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Registration is necessary, with a capacity of 16 players for each session. While it's not the same as being on the tennis court, for tennis junkies, it is better than not hitting tennis balls at all.

The Tennis Committee continues to virtually meet each month and review the responses to the 2020 Tennis Survey. Thanks to the expertise of Patrick Herbst, they compiled a Powerpoint presentation highlighting the “high spots” in the survey, which was shared at a Coach’s Talk in November.

The committee has identified the top-six issues most important to MAC members, and are in the process of taking a deeper dive into each in order to craft future proposals and actions on behalf of the diverse tennis community. Their goal is to report results back to all MAC members later this year.

The six issues being addressed are: demand for more court space, the Junior Tennis program, no-shows for court reservations, lessons and programming, Tennis Committee communication and reflections on the Lewis & Clark Pilot.

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Online Karate Tournaments

Early on, competition rules were developed and modified so that tournaments would encourage and reward traditional karate. By 2020, there were numerous local, regional and national tournaments taking place each year. In Oregon, the Yoshida Cup, held annually for more than 20 years, drew an international crowd of competitors and officials, and MAC hosted the Oregon Sate Qualifier each spring, leading up to Nationals in July.

As with many things in 2020, COVID-19 upended the usual way of holding tournaments. Initially, many were cancelled, but as social distancing rules extended later and later into the year, karate officials began to get creative.

Fortunately, karate officials have worked over the years to keep up with technology as a way to help simplify scoring and

transparency. Today, tournaments are joining karate classes and belt advancement tests online. As is true with online classes, the virtual tournament format allows karate practitioners to expand the range of competition opportunities since geography and travel budgets are not a factor.

Also, similar to online classes, people are getting creative with where they can find space to compete. Competitors can be seen performing in backyards, bedrooms and anywhere that has enough space.

Karate competition is typically divided into two disciplines. The first, kata, is generally performed by individuals, without having to interact directly with another competitor, and so has been easy to adapt to virtual tournaments. Kata brackets online do not look so different from in-person events.

Kumite, sparring with a partners, has also made the transition to online competition, although fighters are using a shadow-boxing format to demonstrate skills.

While tournament logistics may be different, judging maintains standards that have been developed over decades. Scoring still focuses on the basic criteria for karate

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In the 1950s, karate teachers from Japan arrived in the United States to develop the sport. Over the ensuing years, interest in the sport grew, martial arts schools opened across the country, and tournaments started to grow in popularity.

application — control, speed, timing, distance, power and movement in the ring.

These same criteria guide both tournament training and competition itself. Thanks to this consistency in standards, as well as flexibility in venues, karate practitioners continue to train and develop skills, and will be in a good place to resume traditional tournaments in the future.

Humble Beginnings Pickleball got its official start at MAC five years ago this past September when the seeds of the sport were sown by a handful of dedicated members.

Gay Hart learned to play in Palm Springs from Bob O’Brien, who was one of the young men whose parents and friends created the game one afternoon during a multi-family barbecue on Bainbridge Island.

O’Brien wanted pickleball to be a fun, fair, social sport, enjoyed by all. Hart took his wisdom, and rules, back to MAC. “I met with Ed Stoner, who suggested I get a group of prospective players together and see if there was enough interest to move forward,” she recalls. Then, after it was approved, someone had to run it! “I wanted Pickleball to be successful at MAC, so I reluctantly took it on,” adds Hart. “Our group was allotted two courts two afternoons per week, and told not to ask for more, although I did ask repeatedly for more courts!”

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In the beginning, a small group of enthusiasts showed up every scheduled pickleball day. Early on, Gary Smith and Mark Jansa showed up and shared the role of organizing and teaching. MAC generously offered a dozen paddles and almost unlimited balls, allowed players to use the badminton courts (exact same dimensions) in the Main Gym, and altered the net height for pickleball.

Tournaments were hosted, in conjunction with table tennis, with spirited competition and prizes. Hart recounts that, over the years, “We taught hundreds of people how to play the game, offered pickleball T-shirts to advertise that we existed, hosted Open Houses, invited tennis teams to special sessions to try pickleball, posted fliers, and had a bulletin board in the basement with information, schedules, and action shots.”

Jump ahead to 2020. An outdoor court was added above the fourth floor of the Parking Structure, in a previously underutilized space, and the sport is thriving.

An advisory group of 10 members now meets and makes decisions for the fledgling group, and they are in the process of applying for committee status.

Over the past two years, they have been under the dedicated, helpful direction of Hank Marcus, which according to Hart is “probably the best single thing that has happened to us, since the day MAC said ‘yes’ to pickleball.”

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Walking by MAC handball courts, one may hear players arguing about hinders, broken balls, screen serves or a variety of other infractions that might have occurred during a match. What follows are some possible scenarios:

2. Tom Wenrich gives in to temptation and eats too much turkey just prior to MAC’s Turkey Tournament. Finishing the first game, his stomach is upset and he’s not feeling well. How much time does he get to settle his stomach before the second game?

1. Jay Maxwell and Tom Hussey are doubles partners and Hussey is serving first. After his serve, Hussey tries a kill shot with his left hand, but the ball goes into the floor. Maxwell then inadvertently serves out of turn and scores a point. (Maxwell was supposed to be the first server.)

3. A player from out of town (no MAC player would ever do this!) deliberately wipes the ball on his wet shirt before the serve. What’s the call?

a. What’s the ruling? b. In the situation above, Maxwell scores three points before his serving out of order is noticed. What is the ruling? c. What is the ruling if second server Maxwell is serving, but first server Hussey serves out of order?

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A) A technical, for un-sportsman-like conduct B) An out C) Both A and B D) A point for the opponent 4. Both players (or both teams) request a change of referee. What should the referee do?

A) Grant the request.

B) Ignore the request and continue the match, trying to do a better job.

C) Consult the tournament director.

The United States Handball Association (USHA) publishes the Official USHA Handball Rulebook that covers rules in five categories: 1. Playing the Game 2. Courts and Equipment

ANSWERS

3. Officials and Officiating

1a. An out-of-order serve results in an out serve, in this case a hand out. The point scored is not counted because an out serve is automatic once the serve is commenced.

Since Hussey was serving, he loses the serve (hand out) and Maxwell continues serving, now as second server.

4. Play Regulations

1b. Two things. First, deduct the three points scored since the out-of-order serving commenced. Then, an out serve is called. Hussey loses the serve and Maxwell continues serving again, this time as the second server.

1c. If the player designated as the first server (Hussey) serves out of order, a side out is called.

2. Tom gets up to five minutes. This question is primarily a reminder that injury timeouts, which allow up to 15 minutes cumulatively for the match, do not include pre-existing conditions such as an upset stomach. When game No. 2 begins, Tom will have to call a regular timeout, which can be called consecutively, if he needs more time.

3. An out (B). Play is stopped, the server is out and if they scored a point, no point is awarded.

4. In order to initiate a change of referee, both players and/or teams must agree on the request, but it is recommended that the tournament director observe the match to see if a new ref is warranted. Therefore, A and C are both correct answers.

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5. Tournaments A rulebook is available by emailing handball@ushandball.org or calling 520-795-0434.

The average handball player can certainly enjoy the game without knowing all the rules in the above categories.

However, for those who are asked to referee a match, it’s a different story.

MAC is a desirable venue for local, state, regional, national and professional handball tournaments. Since those who participate may be asked (or required) to referee matches, it is imperative that players have a basic understanding of the officiating rules.

The USHA has a handball referee certification program that provides the opportunity to be certified at up to five different levels. There are not many level-five certified handball referees around, although two MAC members hold the distinction — Dr. Mike Steele and David Steinberg.

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For Rent ESCAPE TO INDIAN WELLS THIS SPRING. Fabulous home, 3 BDRM/3BA. Available Mid-March and beyond. Spacious open floor plan, 2,200 SF, MTN views, Fire pit, BBQ, Walk to restaurants and grocery. Pool 50 yds from front door. For pictures/price 503-8871950 or Marcia@threetenconsulting.com PENTHOUSE in the Civic – 1 block from MAC 2 bed, 2 bath, fab kitchen. Amazing views of West Hills. 3 parking spots.

503-805-1582 RANCHO MIRAGE – Luxurious, Newly Remodeled 1500 sf (2BR + Office) Townhome in Rancho Las Palmas CC. Centrally located. Contact Traveler455@aol. com for Info & Photos

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

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

For Sale

Coastal

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

OCEANFRONT HIGHLANDS AT GEARHART – Gated area. No smoking.

No pets. 503-688-6867.

LUXURY CONDO next to MAC The Legends, 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1998 sq. ft.

Learn more: www.LegendsUnit403.com Offered at $825,000, MLS#20615422 Alex Roy, Realtor Ph. 503-233-4592 John L Scott Real Estate, Portland OR

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

Services SAILING LESSONS – USCG & ASA certified Family Friendly Outdoor and Athletic Activity.

For info call 971-295-7070 or pacover@easystreet.net.dd Central Oregon

www.BlackButte182.com

Visit website to appreciate. 4 BR/2.5 BA on Big Meadow Golf #16. Sleeps up to 12.

Gourmet kitchen, big screen TV, oversized hot tub, spacious deck, bikes. 503-246-2601 or Byron@AdvancedMedSystems.net

COTTAGE in OCEANSIDE for sale.

On beachside cliff; 2 brm, 1 ba 800 SF mid century cutie. $259k. Contact Pam at PZielinski@bhhsnw.com Out of State PALM DESERT – Luxurious 4,500 sf view home surrounds large pool on ½ acre of grounds. 4 BR, 3½ BA, casita, pool house.

Beautifully & fully furnished. Golf cart.

5 blocks to El Paseo. Sleeps 11. www.desertlilyoasis.com. Cindy Banzer, 503-709-72 Hawaii

SUNRIVER – Fremont Crossing, 2,200+, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 masters, slps 8, all amenities, access to The Cove, Sage Springs. Hot tub, p-pong, bikes, no smkg/pets. 503-706-8886.

KONA, HAWAII – Lovely oceanfront 1 BR condo. Tennis, oceanside pool/spa.

Great view. 503-780-3139. For photos, email: nanevin@aol.com

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

DCCA #762.

MAUI MAALAEA SURF – KIHEI – Exquisitely furnished beachfront condo.

Sandy beaches, swimming pool, tennis.

2 masters, 2 BA, townhome. Questions, rates & availability – contact: ted@haltonco.com, www.haltonmauicondo.com

BBR LUXURY – GM 143; 4 BR’s, incl 2 Suites; borders Nat’l Forest; 5 min bike to GM Rec Ctr; 2 fplcs; 2 fam rooms on main floor; sleeps 8; large decks. Sun-Sun in June, July and August. No pets. Call Ken 503-887-5172 ONLINE AND INTERACTIVE View current and past issues of The Winged M at themac.com/wingedm

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From the Archives

J

udith D. Kobbervig became the first Black member of MAC’s Board of Trustees in 2001. She joined the club in 1987 and served on MAC committees for over a decade before beginning her board term. Kobbervig was working as First Assistant U.S. Attorney at the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office when she joined the board. She served as MAC’s secretary in 2003 — the final year of her three-year term. She is still an active club member.

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Robin Henderson, Psy.D. Chief Executive, Behavioral Health Providence Medical Group – Oregon

Tell us about yourself.

I’m a licensed psychologist, and I grew up in Salem.

My favorite hobby is baking. I am a practitioner of “the art of pie.” House favorites include salted caramel apple and key lime.

Why did you choose Providence?

Providence has the largest behavioral health program in Oregon, with the ability to knit all the health care pieces together under one coherent vision. There is no wrong door for care. Wherever and whenever you come to us, we will care for your emotional, physical and mental well-being.

How has COVID-19 affected people’s mental health?

There is no playbook for this – how we suddenly go from being a social society to an isolated one. This especially affects young people, and they’re at risk for depression, anxiety, eating disorders and suicide.

There is no playbook for this – how we suddenly go from being a social society to an isolated one.

I’m pleased Providence is providing Talk2BeWell podcasts and Facebook live events to help support people during these difficult times.

Why does philanthropy matter to your work?

At some point in their lifetime, 1 out of 5 people will have a mental illness. The donors we’ve worked with often have personal stories within their families about mental illness. Sharing those stories, as well as providing financial support, helps destigmatize mental illness so more people will get the help they need.

ProvidenceFoundations.org/BehavioralHealth