The Winged M, September 2020

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

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SEPTEMBER 2020

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

CRAIG MITCHELLDYER

SEPTEMBER 2020 | VOL. 109 No. 8

Shannon Boxx, Zoe and Jaden Spearman

Contents FEATURED

10 | Changing MAC’s Path Board of Trustees members reflect on the club’s history and present a statement as a catalyst for change.

36 | Past, Present and Future What do Multnomah Athletic Club members hope their community can be?

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Stephanie Cameron

Marketing Communications Director

Gwyneth McMorris

Communications Manager

CLUB NEWS

WELLNESS

9 | Faces of MAC 12 | Senior Offerings 14 | Housekeeping 18 | MAF: Community

and Tributes 21 | In Memoriam

48-49 Diets Demystified Improving Overall Health

Julia Omelchuck

Graphic Designer/ Ad Services Coordinator

Michael Pendergast

Senior Graphic Designer

Kelly Robb

CULINARY 24-25 Desserts To Go

Marketing Manager

EVENTS

Jake Ten Pas

27-31 Listen & Learn Outdoor Activities

Copywriter

Allyson Wilinski Managing Editor

AT H L E T I C S 56 | Triathlon & Running 60 | Handball 60 | Karate 62 | Tennis

5 | President’s Column 7 | GM’s Column 32 | EEAF 52 | Scrapbook 65 | Walk Across America 67 | MAC Marketplace 68 | Advertiser Index 70 | From the Archives

ON THE COVER (top row) Juanita Lewis, Shannon Boxx , Mark Kleyna, Irma Valdez, Haley Morrison, (second row) Angelo Turner, Jenny Kim, Vamshi Reddy, Justin Morrison, Kairo Morrison (third row) Zoe and Jaden Spearman (fourth row) Dwight Terry, Laszlo Kleyna, Kamron Jordan, Ella Kim, Maryam Bolouri (fifth row) Amelia Kim, Richard Maxwell, Aaron Paulson, Ryder Morrison, Daniel William Cover photo by Craig Mitchelldyer

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

A A PLATINUM CLUB

President William Lee Vice President Marianne Brophy Ritchie Treasurer Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch Secretary Michael Silvey

Trustees Stephen Brown Kyle Goulard Mike Mathews Chase McPherson Robert Torch Irma Valdez Marilyn Whitaker Reidun Zander Committee Chairs 20s/30s Louie Paul Arts Kirsten Leonard 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 Gymnastics Lee Rumaner Handball Brian Lee Holiday Decorating Bridget Connolly House Ann Blume 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 Studio Fitness Amy Caplan 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 themac.com

s September arrives, my thoughts turn to the new school year. Our children are gearing up for more virtual learning and won’t be in classrooms with their friends until at least November, and possibly longer.

William Lee In board meetings, PRESIDENT we often refer to our unstable environment; we make decisions to move MAC forward while knowing that the operating environment will probably change by the next time we meet and will require us to adjust our plans accordingly.

I know from conversations with friends and members that this lack of stability and predictability is unsettling. My term as president has been completely unpredictable, but I have found inspiration and silver linings.

The board made hard decisions about club operations, staffing levels and looked for a path forward on how best to engage members during these times.

We learned quickly that our new general manager Charles Leverton was the right leader for us, transforming the way MAC operates, for the benefit of both members and staff.

The limited staff have been working long hours to deliver for members, and I appreciate their dedication and professionalism.

A More Inclusive MAC What I am most passionate about is the way MAC community is embracing the equity and justice conversation and finding a more inclusive path. With guidance from the Diversity Admissions Committee, and many members, we are all taking important steps on this journey.

I’m reminded of this quote from John W. Gardner, U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from 1965-1968, at a commencement speech: “Pity the leader caught between unloving critics and uncritical lovers.” According to Gardner, the unloving critic looks at an institution and sees nothing to love; the uncritical

lover looks on and sees it as perfect with no need for change. “…where human institutions are concerned … the swifter the pace of change, the more lovingly [leaders] have to care for and criticize their institutions to keep them intact through the turbulent passages.”

For me, that means that in order to thrive as an organization, we need loving critics. We must be discerning regarding what works at MAC and preserving those features, but understand what must be changed. I believe that all past trustees addressed their challenges with the same desire: keep improving MAC. This month’s Winged M feature article charts our 130-year history through an equality lens, noting that in our past we have discriminated against marginalized groups. We must first acknowledge a past that includes discrimination against women, people of color, religions and other marginalized community members, and then we must apologize. You will see your Board of Trustees’ statement on pages 10 and 11.

This is an important step for MAC, as we commit to continuing to make the club more inclusive.

A culture change does not happen overnight, especially in the midst of so much other change. But we are leveraging the opportunity to address our past and embark on a new, more inclusive path. The work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is ongoing, and to use a sports analogy, we are not racing toward a finish line. We will continue to evolve, by listening, learning and taking meaningful action. We welcome you on this journey.

As we prepare for the changing season and continue to learn to be flexible and nimble in our daily lives, I hope that you have found ways to enjoy these times. I have enjoyed spending many hours in the club, enjoying some of the best dining in the city at the Bistro, and getting back to working out in the Exercise and Conditioning Room, which is now in the West Gym during E&C Modernization project construction.

The board will continue to ensure that the club will provide value to members, either in person or virtually, or a combination of both. We will continue to adapt our plans based on what’s best for members. Please keep in touch and send us your feedback.

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t all starts with kindness.

During the seven months that I have been fortunate enough to serve as Multnomah Athletic Club’s general manager, I have already Charles Leverton seen a multitude GENERAL MANAGER of kind acts, met hundreds of truly kind people and been welcomed as one of your own.

I have also learned that not everyone has had the good fortune of that experience in our club. I have had conversations with staff members of diverse backgrounds, in particular employees of color, who have shared stories while holding back tears.

The stories are similar, “I love the MAC and the people here are really amazing, but this one time …”

The more I listened, the more I understood. My experience was different. Same club, same people, different outcome. A subtle comment about immigrants not belonging, a frustrated interaction that included the phrase “your people” or a voicing of political frustrations, including a racist remark, that served to divide and separate.

Almost unanimously, employees have ended our conversations by reassuring me that they love the club and they were sure the member or staff member didn’t truly mean to “say it that way.” The effect, however, was the same. Tears in their eyes, a glance downward in shame, and a moment of awkward silence.

It’s a sobering reminder that one person’s experience is not always the best indicator of the experience of others. In the bustle of our daily lives, and through the stresses of our days, it is often difficult to see life through the lenses of others. But we must do so if we are going to truly embrace our core ideal of community. I believe we can become a model of a truly healthy community, focused on health and embracing everyone that shares that ideal. It is, after all, what we do best: community.

The Man in the Mirror That Michael Jackson song played on the radio today. It reminded me that we need to do everything possible within our power to continue our forward progress.

We recently launched seven new employee affinity networks to help ensure our organization is a community where our employees see themselves reflected. You’ll find a list of the groups and their leaders below. They will be supported by two executive champions, Human Resources Director Lucilla Valley and Jason Amos, head of engagement.

This new collective team will focus on guiding our policies and evolving our culture, and will serve as the voice of our diverse staff. They will help us celebrate and value our differences, ensure an equal playing field for all and, most importantly, create an environment where all feel included.

We are also changing how we are hiring, including revising candidate requirements, implementing best practices that reduce unconscious bias in the selection process, delivering continued education, and improving the diversity profile of our leaders.

We still have much work to do on our long journey toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive team. We will not walk this path alone. We will seek help from those who have proven experience in working with organizations such as ours.

Our world-class staff is, quite simply, amazing. They deserve better, from me, from our executive leadership team and from our community.

MAC Employee Diversity Networks Asian/Pacific Islander – April Ramos Black – Teddy Martin International – Philippe Boulot Latinx – Marco Pineda LGBTQ+ – Jeri Gaither Veterans – Tim Glazier Women – Abby DenUyl

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FACES OF MAC

At the end of every season, USA Climbing recognizes athletes ages 11-19 who have taken part in the Youth National Championships every year for at least nine years. This year, MAC mountaineer Victoria Siegel received the honors after competing for the club for more than a decade.

Even the toughest competitors meet their matches. When you’re MAC member and racquetball champion Brielle Fernando, growth means only seeing setbacks as the impetus to train harder.

Fernando recently attempted to make the Racquetball Junior National Team, and while it wasn’t in the cards this year, she continued to push herself even after she found out she didn’t make it to the final round. “I was aware that the National Team was a competitive team. I also knew I was going to give it my all. I spent time training on and off the court in ways I had never trained before. I learned new drills and techniques to help me build my game.

I also built my conditioning and speed work on the court,” she says of what was gained in the effort. “I am still training and working on my weaknesses to become a better player, and I will apply for the team again in 2021.”

After only three years at the club and two years on the court, Fernando has already claimed two national titles, one each in Girls Singles Division 3 and Doubles Division 2. She also won state titles in Division 3 before applying for the Junior National Team.

The Beaverton High School junior loves the sciences, plays keeper for the varsity soccer team, and enjoys hanging with friends — human and canine — and listening to music. Despite these disparate inspirations, she says racquetball has made a huge impact on her life.

“I have no idea where I would be without it. I have learned to calm myself down and keep my head in the game, as well as not letting my emotions get the best of me. It also showed a community that believed in me. Hank Marcus has given me a tremendous amount of support through this confusing time.” Fernando also credits coaches Liz Yee and Dave Azuma, her friend and competitive partner Elizabeth Nangle and her mom, Kristine Fernando, who “woke up at 6 a.m. to get me to my matches on time and in one piece.”

“To compete at the highest level for so many years is a very impressive accomplishment and deserves to be celebrated,” said John Muse, VP of Sport for USA Climbing. “We are very proud of these amazing athletes who have been involved with USA Climbing from a young age.”

“Victoria has been a trailblazer for our program, setting the standard for MAC competition climbing over roughly 11 years, and she has performed at the highest level every year,” says Head Climbing Coach Drew White. “She started out climbing on our very first wall and has seen us make dramatic expansions to the space and our level of competition.”

Siegel begins her sophomore year at Emory University this fall.

Submit information for Faces of MAC to wingedm@themac.com.

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September 2020

To our MAC Community, There is a national reckoning and a call for justice that is happening across our community, the country and beyond. These times call for a critique of our past.

Over the past several months, the Board of Trustees, our Diversity Admissions Committee (DAC) and members-at-large have been engaged in a conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Our work ahead is to reflect on, recognize and acknowledge our own history. Over the 130-years of our private club’s existence, whether by practice, policy or culture, there have been times when we have excluded marginalized groups. We cannot change our past. We can change our future path.

In unity, your Board of Trustees have signed this letter as we make this important statement as a catalyst for change: We acknowledge that exclusion and discrimination are part of our history. We sincerely apologize for mistreatment, marginalization and discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation and gender. With this declaration, we continue our journey toward making the Multnomah Athletic Club welcoming and inclusive for all.

Join us on this journey. Together we will create a place where everyone feels comfortable, respected and equal.

Sincerely,

President William Lee

Vice President Marianne Brophy Ritchie

Treasurer Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch

Secretary Michael Silvey

Stephen Brown

Kyle Goulard

Mike Mathews

Chase McPherson

Robert Torch

Reidun Zander Irma Valdez

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Action Required MAC has made strides toward embracing diversity and inclusion, but we have more to do. We are engaged in an ongoing process to deliver on our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commitments. The true impact lies in our ability to engage members and staff in this work to produce meaningful results.

Our work includes: • Continuing to increase diversity admissions and helping new members feel welcome

• Partnering with current members of color to provide feedback to improve their club experiences • Empowering the Diversity Admissions Committee to look beyond its charter to help the club on its journey • Requiring the winning bidder of the E&C Modernization project Request For Proposal (RFP) to contract with a minimum of 15 percent Women and/or Minority Business Enterprise (W/MBE) subcontractors. A first for MAC, this action, approved in July, opens the door for more opportunities for women and minority contracting.

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CLUB NEWS

Seniors Stretching to Connect with Club During COVID GETTY IMAGES

Some older members find phased reopening flummoxing

By Jake Ten Pas

W

atch just one of William Lee and Charles Leverton’s biweekly Q&As and you’ll see a trend among the questions.

It goes something like this: “When will my favorite part of the club reopen?”

“How can I use my preferred piece of equipment?”

“Why isn’t my program of choice back up and running?”

The common concern for many members right now is how to get back to the MAC they used to know. COVID-19 state and federal mandates, and the phased reopening of the club have presented challenges for members of all ages, but seniors seemingly have it the hardest. Between increased risk of contracting coronavirus and decreased familiarity with the technologies now necessary to engage with virtual offerings, frustration, if left unaddressed, can be contagious.

“I’ve only been to lunch twice, and dinner once, and that’s probably all I’ll do until I can use the club like I want to use it,” says 50-year member Ted Rubenstein.

“Most of my cronies haven’t gone back because it’s hard for us to get in a workout with an hour limitation, or whatever it is, and reporting in and out without a shower.

It’s really not of interest at this time for me.”

Rubenstein explains that, for seniors such as him, MAC has become a second home. That includes routines developed over decades, including not just exercise, but time for socializing and reading newspapers, hitting the steam room, shaving in the locker room, and perhaps lunching in 1891 or the Sunset Bistro. He’s also been an active member of the handball and racquetball communities, and his wife remains a fixture on the tennis courts.

In other words, Rubenstein, like so many members of all ages, likes to hang out at the club, taking his time to enjoy MAC’s multifaceted offerings and amenities.

While mandates handed down by Gov. Kate Brown and other cautious leaders around the country have made that classic club experience more difficult to come by for some, MAC employees have worked hard to re-create premium experiences via virtual offerings. These include fitness classes, happy hours, Wellness consultations, and a range of entertaining and educational events for kids and adults.

A key part of the team that’s been behind this robust assortment of online content, Events & Catering Manager Abby DenUyl

points out that there’s a strong support network at MAC for seniors. “At Your Service is always available to help at 503-5177235. And if they want to talk to another member, AYS can put them in touch with someone to answer any questions they have about what it is like to be back at the club.”

“We in Member Events are also happy to walk them through how to log in to Zoom for the virtual events. They can call us at 503-517-6600 and we can help them get the IT support they need to eliminate barriers to their participation,” she says.

SUITED TO SENIORS In-person and virtual happenings abound in September and beyond. Read on to find MAC classics and new classes and events taking place this month.

Tell Your Story Writing Class: 7-9 p.m. every other Wednesday, Sept. 9-Nov. 4; AEC400

NIA: Non-Impact Aerobics: 8-9 a.m. Tuesday and 7-8 a.m.

Thursday; get Zoom link via MAC@Home

History Book Group: Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21; contact Chet Orloff for details, 503-805-5461

Stretch and Unwind: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday; in-person and virtual

Morning Listen & Learn: A Personal Journey with Lewy Body Dementia: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22; MEV382

Ellové Technique: 9-10 a.m. Monday virtual only; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, in-person and virtual; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, in-person and virtual; 8-9 a.m. Saturday, virtual only; get links via MAC@Home Four-Part Tai Chi Series: Videos available via MAC@Home Meal and Dessert Box Pickup: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; order 24 hours ahead at themac.com Virtual Trivia Nights: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 8, 21 and 22; MEV350-352

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Find the latest info on livestream fitness classes and videos, recipes, events and more at themac.com/group/pages/ mac-at-home.

MAC is constantly refining its offerings, and wants to hear from members how it can do better. Have an idea for a class or event? Submit it at themac.com/group/pages/ sounding-board.

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“Part of the problem is that none of my friends know how to navigate to get to that,” Rubenstein says of online content.

He reports that instructions for accessing videos and livestreams can feel confusing, especially when a person doesn’t come into such situations with a working knowledge of recent trends or technological lingo. If he gets a message back letting him know that he needs to upgrade or update a platform, he’s more likely to walk away than attempt to troubleshoot the barrier to viewing or engaging.

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“Also, I’m usually the information conduit for a lot of my buddies because they don’t even look at the computer,” he explains. “As simplistic as I am when it comes to the technology, I’m so advanced compared to the rest of the people that I talk to. There lies a major problem.”

DenUyl says that while the support exists for members struggling with technology, there are also plenty of opportunities for them to connect in person at the club. Earlier restrictions on reservations have opened up based on usage, so once someone learns to use the reservation system, the sky’s the limit. “The Reading Lounge, for instance, is available and there is no limit on the number of reservations members can make per week. Anyone who is unsure of current club offerings should feel welcome to call the club to get clarification and make sure they’re making the most of their membership.”

Rubinstein refers to his “lost generation of MAC” as “Senior Seniors,” because he says there’s a big difference between members who are 65 and his peers, many of whom are in their 80s. “It’s a generational thing. My generation, we never saw a computer; we didn’t know about computers.

So, we lived our lives privately and professionally without them.”

Still, he has adopted a number of modern devices for enjoyment purposes, and says that as long as the club keeps links simple, he’s able to follow along on his smartphone or tablet. Recently, he reports tuning into a couple of the Q&As, and even asking questions.

“I think they’re pretty good, and we have to keep communicating,” he says.

Despite worrying that some of his friends may let their frustration lead them to withdrawing, Rubenstein says that’s not a risk for him, personally. “It’s the greatest club in the world, and I will be the last one to leave it.”

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The Team that Keeps MAC Clean

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AC’s Housekeeping is a global team, hailing from countries including Korea, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Nepal, Ireland, Panama and the United States.

“With such a diverse crew, from homelands to personalities, each day is a fun new adventure,” says Assistant Housekeeping Manager Jackie Sanchez, who has been working with the team since October.

Adds Housekeeping Manager Elaine O’Flynn, “The diversity of our department adds depth and interest to everything we do. If we aren’t playing with language we’re often found laughing at the idiosyncrasy of our cultures. Every day I learn something new. It’s my privilege to work with this team.”

Learn more about some of the team’s amazing members and how they spend their time, both at work and after they clock out.

Nassira Munyabuliza I’m from East Africa; Kigali, Rwanda, and I started working at MAC in 2002.

I feel proud when I finish my hard work well and members and staff notice. My favorite part is when my teammates are working together and making sure the job is done well and on time.

When I’m not working I like to spend time with my girls by teaching them my culture and telling them about my Rwandan history.

Fun fact: I’m a representative of the Rwandan Women’s Community in Oregon.

Mohamed Yaslam I’m from Mogadishu, Somalia. I started working at MAC in February 2014.

I like knowing my work makes a difference. I can see how much cleaner the carpets are when I’m finished. My favorite thing is using the auto-scrubbing machine.

When I’m not working, I like to play with my kids.

Fun facts: I have a brother in Ohio, a brother in Dubai and sisters in Norway and Yemen.

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Aaron Westerby I was born in Roseburg but raised in Portland, in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood. I started working at MAC in December 2011.

I’m most proud of seeing my teammates in Housekeeping maintain the cleanliness of the enormous facility. It is quite a large task for such a limited crew.

My favorite part of the job is feeling accomplished, particularly after a special project such as waxing floors. Oh that smooth brilliant shine! There’s nothing like it.

When I’m not at work I create physical collage with magazine images, research local history and design my dream home in my head.

Fun facts: I’m a preacher’s kid and an atheist. I’ve worked in a variety of industries — radio, hospitality, and the MAC has given me the best opportunities to grow professionally of any of them.

By the Numbers 22: people on MAC’s Housekeeping team 4: workers per shift 3: shifts per day, seven days a week 49: bathrooms in the club 41: bathrooms currently open, deep cleaned twice each day

Daya Shaka I’m from Nepal and started at MAC in 1993. The club has been supportive of me, allowing me and my wife to raise two kids here.

My work schedule works perfect with my home life. Also, I like meeting the people, and appreciation from them. The members are great.

When I’m not at the club I do a lot of social work, community help and outreach.

During the closure I helped people get their unemployment filled out, picked up and dropped off food bank boxes and other PPE supplies.

Fun facts: I’m a writer. I recently reconnected with a school friend from 40 years ago. I’m also Buddhist by faith.

If I see something that needs to change, I say something about it and don’t let it go unnoticed.

Ethan Sabin I was born and raised in Milwaukie, Oregon, and I’ve been working at MAC for 9-10 years.

I really like when I get a project done and the work really shows. My favorite part of working in Housekeeping is the crew; it’s like a family. I’ve known some of them ever since I started working at MAC. I’m a videogame kind of guy, so when I’m home, that’s my getaway. I also play music, a good mix of instruments.

Fun fact: I finally proposed to my girlfriend this year! One good thing to come out of 2020!

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Chuck Orsbun I’m from Arkansas and I’ve been at MAC about 18 years.

My favorite part of working in Housekeeping is the people. I’m excited to be back. I missed this place when the club was closed.

When I’m not at work, I take care of my son with my wife. We enjoy going out to the mall and park.

Rondie Potter I’m from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’ve been at MAC for about four years.

I like knowing that everything I do is going to be polished when I’m finished.

I enjoy the physical labor and interactions with the members, however brief they are. I really enjoy the fast pace and staying busy.

I like to bike, hike and explore parks (when we could), spending time outside.

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I’m most proud of seeing things shiny and clean. It just makes me happy. I really like the different personalities of everyone I’ve met at MAC. Everyone on the team has been warm and welcoming; it’s like a family.

When I’m not working I spend time with my fiancée and am a weekend gamer.

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The Power of Community and Inclusion MAF’s work helps build strong relationships and cultivates a broader understanding of each communities’ needs.

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he Webster-Merriam Dictionary defines community as “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interest and goals.”

The Multnomah Athletic Foundation defines community more broadly by embracing the power of inclusion — a feeling of fellowship developed by sharing common attitudes, interests and goals strengthened by our willingness to invite others to the conversation, listen deeply and amplify voices different than our own.

Action means regularly reviewing the foundation’s inclusion practices and sharing decision-making processes with grant partners and scholarship recipients. Cultivated relationships and trust in its grant partners made it an easy decision to relax the use of the grant funding — expanding it from specific programs to general use. This

The Multnomah Athletic Foundation is powered by people, and their relationships form a community that is willing to be coached and learn. A vital component of the group is Multnomah Athletic Club members, who share the foundation’s belief that youth deserve the opportunity to play, learn, succeed and thrive.

Embracing inclusion requires sharing resources, shifting the power of decisionmaking, creating access and deepening understanding. Current events have accelerated the need for meaningful inclusion and demands everyone to lean in to act.

This year, foundation board members decided that they needed to do more to provide value to their community. The first step was developing an action plan that involves listening and educating themselves about the population they serve. They also committed to better understanding how each of their individual unconscious biases impacts the foundation’s practices and policies. The goal of their work is to remove barriers in MAF’s efforts and outreach so existing foundation funding can have a more equitable impact.

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shifted the decision-making power to the community to use the funding where it was needed most. Also, in response to the many changes impacting the lives of students during COVID-19, the board established a deferment policy for all eight scholarship programs and encouraged deferment without justification during these unexpected times. The foundation trusted students to make the decision best for them at this moment in time.

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“We have such a variety of grant applications each year, and every organization that applies is serving a different intersection of youth,” says Scott Dougherty, MAF board co-chair and MAC member. “We are working continually to remove barriers to reach even more nonprofit organizations, and even more kids. Not everyone has the access and opportunities that we have, so becoming more understanding of those circumstances and how to support them is important.”

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MAF Tributes

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Honor someone special or memorialize someone who has passed away by making a tribute gift to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation.

Maryam Bolouri and her daughter, Isabel Nattagh.

Working toward greater inclusion several years ago, the foundation stopped requiring that scholarship nominations be made by a school official or adult leader.

Additionally, investing in technology and changing the way applications were reviewed increased the reach of scholarships. But these steps didn’t go far enough to increase access, so MAF is now working

on proactive outreach and building relationships with influential leaders in underrepresented communities.

To make a contribution, contact MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt, lbendt@ MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

“Last fall I was a part of the outreach team that went to local high schools to talk about the foundation’s scholarship opportunities,” says Maryam Bolouri, MAF board member and MAC member.

“By going and sitting down with the adults in the students’ lives and answering their questions about our programs, we were able to increase the understanding of our criteria as well as learn about the barriers that impact the students. Our willingness to listen and learn helps us get the information to those students who will deeply benefit from funding support.”

September tributes are listed below.

The Multnomah Athletic Foundation believes that engaging the community and embracing inclusion are powerful and positive forces. We encourage you to listen, engage in meaningful inclusion and lean into community. Join the conversation — quietly, robustly, privately or publicly. Learn more at MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

Steven Lee

Dr. Bob Gill (memorial) Mike and Conor Casey Allen Culver David Delaney Ron and Ann Emmerson Bob Evenson Steve Grow Tony Heiting Tom Hussey Jeff Jasperson Jay and Laurie Maxwell Jonathan Polonsky Frank Romanaggi Roger and Gale Swanson Tom Wenrich Todd Zilbert Alten Handball Foundation

— MAF Communications Committee

Jim Grelle (memorial) John and Debra Burns Janice and Tony Marquis J. Alan Jensen (memorial) John and Debra Burns Appreciation of MAC coaches keeping kids engage and active during COVID Anonymous 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.

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In Memoriam Frank H. ‘Bud’ Fields, Jr. Oct. 26, 1926-June 30, 2020 Bud joined MAC on Jan. 1, 1950, and was a regular fixture at the club for more than 70 years. He was born to Amelia and Frank H. Fields in Portland, where he lived his entire life.

He attended Alameda grade school, Grant High School and the University of Portland. He worked at Abstract Title Insurance Co. and Allison Dean Realty, as a realtor.

Bud was an exceptional athlete. He won numerous awards in alpine skiing and squash competitions and played his last squash game at age 90. Bud traveled throughout his life to several different countries, but one of his favorite places to go was Sun Valley, Idaho, for the skiing.

He could always be found at his daily workouts at MAC. The club was his second home and he cherished all his friendships that were cultivated there.

Bud was known for his sense of style, a wonderful sense of humor and his ability to tell a great story. Such as the time Averell Harriman, the former governor of New York and ambassador to the Soviet Union, let him try on his fur coat at a ski party was a favorite. The coat was inscribed with the words “To Averell Harriman from Joseph Stalin”!

He is survived by his sister, Ditsy, three nieces, two nephews, 14 great and four great-great-nieces and nephews.

Check the October issue of The Winged M for tributes and “Bud memories” from his MAC friends.

Samuel Cairnes Galbreath, Jr. July 18, 1944-June 17, 2020 Sam Galbreath died peacefully, surrounded by his wife and his two daughters, June 17, 2020. Sam had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May. Sam was a community builder. As a young man, his love for building things led him to the University of Virginia, where he served as the president of the School of Architecture before graduating in 1968. After school, he moved to Philadelphia, where he was an architect/ planner for four years, during which time

he received a City of Philadelphia Citation for Architectural Achievement.

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From Philadelphia, Sam moved to Portland, where he began his long career in housing and urban development. Hired by the Portland Development Commission in 1973, he served as project coordinator for the Downtown Waterfront Urban Renewal plan, and the creation of Tom McCall Waterfront Park. He went on to serve as PDC’s Director Of Housing for nine years, where he developed housing policy and programs, and ultimate administration of city-wide housing efforts.

Lucius “Lou” S. Niles, 72, of Portland, died June 7, 2020, in his home in Simon’s Town, South Africa.

From PDC, Sam started Sam Galbreath Associates, and raised more than $100 million toward the development of housing for homeless veterans and individuals with special needs, throughout Oregon, Washington and beyond.

He served his country through his appointment to the Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs Committee to End Veteran Homelessness and received an honorary membership to NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) for his many years of dedication to housing redevelopment throughout the country.

In both his professional and personal life, Sam promoted community wherever he went. He was part of the MAC community for more than 40 years. In the most recent years he enjoyed his morning Pilates class, the ski bus, urban and wilderness adventures with the Walking & Hiking group, the occasional game of squash and regular massages.

Sam brought people together and made life a little better with his quick wit and hearty laugh. Communities large and small will deeply miss his kindness, profound knowledge and love for life.

Sam is survived by his wife, Kathy Galbreath; his two daughters, Elizabeth Galbreath (Andy Johnson) and Hannah Galbreath (Nathan Siegal); his two granddaughters, Lillian and Samantha Siegal; and his pup, Brewster. Due to COVID19, no service has been planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sam’s name to the Oregon Community Foundation, Downtown Community Trust. https://oregoncf.org/ downtown-housing

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Lou was born March 6, 1948, to Richard and Leonarda Niles in South Haven, Michigan. Lou was the oldest of three boys and grew up on Lake Michigan with brothers, Larry and Lonny, enjoying the beach, sports and family. As young boys, Lou and his brother Larry were already entrepreneurs selling their frozen treats at the local mill out of the ice cream bicycle that they built with their father. Lou learned at an early age that hard work and a dream could lead you to happiness and success.

A veteran of Vietnam, Lou proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1973. He earned two purple hearts with the second sending him to Quantico USMC Base in Virginia. Lou often shared memories of finishing his military tour at Quantico, operating the projector at the on-base movie theater. Lou settled in Woodbridge, Virginia, where he started his family and began his career at PPG Industries as a project manager.

In 1980, Lou was hired by Tom Benson Industries, a small local glass company with aspirations to enter the large project curtainwall market. Lou and his family packed up from Virginia and moved to Portland.

Within five short years, Lou became president and then CEO of Benson Industries and led the small Portland-based glass company into the custom curtainwall market, opening offices in Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago.

Using the entrepreneurial spirit he developed in his youth, and seeing the benefits of an international presence and partnerships, Lou took the company global in 1992, and continued to build the company’s reputation as a world premier curtainwall contractor. Lou always said that Benson operated with integrity and honor, and he was most proud of that continued achievement with his team. In 2007, Benson was awarded the Freedom Tower in New York City. It was his last monumental, iconic building and one that he Continued on page 23

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was immensely proud of. In 2013, Lou was named Oregon Citizen of the Year by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon, and after 35 years of leadership, Lou retired in January 2015.

Lou was a dedicated family man who loved to spend time with his wife, Glori; his three children, and six grandchildren.

Nothing made him happier than family time, good food, great wine, sports and travel. Lou was also a patron of the arts and believed in giving back to his community, becoming a Cornerstone Partner of United Way. He believed in the mission of Metropolitan Family Service in Portland, and regularly supported their cause to help people move beyond limitations of poverty, inequity and social isolation. Lou’s family welcomes donations to Metropolitan Family Service in Lou’s honor and as an expression of sympathy.

In retirement, Lou and his wife, Glori, lived part-time in South Africa where they have a home on the Atlantic Ocean. Lou loved safaris and went on several incredible safari adventures each year.

Lou is survived by his wife, Glori Niles; children Kevin (Colleen), Jennifer White (Eric) and Joe (Amanda); grandchildren, Sarah, Tyler, Joseph, Lucie, Chase and Veda; mother, Leonarda Niles; and brother, Larry. Lou was preceded in death by his father, Richard Niles, and his brother, Lonny.

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CULINARY

Take-Home Dessert Boxes Prepared with love by MAC Pastry Chef Shelby Page-Wilson Petite Desserts $24 per dozen

Cupcakes $15 per half dozen

Assortment of: Haupia Cake, Decadence Cake, Fudge Cake, Cherry Streusel Tartelette, Fruit Tartelette

Available selections: Chocolate or Vanilla Cupcakes with Frosting and Sprinkles 1891 Desserts $25, four pieces

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Chef Page-Wilson creates custom decorated, nine-inch, double-layer cakes for any special occasion.

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EVENTS

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

Note: All outdoor events adhere to social distancing and capacity guidelines.

Trivia Nights First and third Monday and Tuesday 7-9 p.m.

Join fellow MAC members via Zoom for an evening of fresh factoids and friendly competition from the comfort of home!

Molly Andersen from Quizzical Empire hosts. 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.

Dates and registration codes are below.

Quizzes taking place during the same week are identical, so please register for only one quiz per week.

Sept. 8 – MEV350 Sept. 17, Sports Edition – MEV540 Sept. 21 – MEV351; Sept. 22 – MEV352 Oct. 5 – MEV353; Oct. 6 – MEV354 Oct. 19 – MEV355; Oct. 20 – MEV356

Wednesday, Sept. 2 Sunset Bistro Creole Night 4-8 p.m.

Enjoy mouthwatering Cajun cooking, from jambalaya to hush puppies, along with drink specials. Regular menus also available. Make reservations via OpenTable.

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and $10 for children 12 and younger.

Optional concession packs are available for pre-purchase. MEV226

Listen & Learn: Frog Ferry, a Novel Commute Option for Portland

Friday, Sept. 11 Yoga and Wine

6-7 p.m.

The vision of Frog Ferry is for passenger ferries to run along the Columbia and Willamette rivers, carrying passengers daily between Vancouver and downtown Portland. Hear about the novel transportation option from Susan Bladholm, the nonprofit’s president and founder. There is no cost, but registration is required to receive the necessary Zoom link. MEV379

6 p.m.

Join a Yoga Flow class with Julia Nachman on the Second Floor Terrace, followed by wine tasting featuring Invivo X by SJP, a collaboration between Sara Jessica Parker and the winemakers at Invivo. OGX0911

Monday, Sept. 14 Wine Education Series: Pinot Noir

Wednesday, Sept. 9 Professional Business Networking

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Each virtual class focuses on a different grape variety, and students have the opportunity to taste and compare two wines.

Bottles can be picked up at MAC prior to the session and are included in the $30 registration fee. AEC135

7:30-9 a.m.

The monthly MAC Professional Business Networking Group is moderated by Dave Hanna, facilitator and principal at Viewpoint Strategic Facilitation. Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. The cost is $5. MEV317

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Stay connected through virtual and outdoor events and classes while in-person gatherings are still restricted inside the club.

Q&A with Will and Charles 6-7:15 p.m. - moved to Sept. 23 Join MAC President William Lee and General Manager Charles Leverton at this month’s live Q&A. A Zoom link is provided after registration. MEV919

Thursday, Sept. 10 Sunset Bistro Southwestern Night 4-8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 17 Mad Science: The Science of Magic

Get up to the Bistro for some zesty, spicy and undeniably delicious Southwestern cuisine. Specialty menu and drink items available along with the regular menu.

Make reservations via OpenTable.

4-5 p.m.

Magic? No, it’s science! Learn the secrets behind famous magic and try a few tricks!

Participants learn how to make a rabbit disappear in their very own Curiosity Box.

Thursday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 11

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As you wish! Join MAC for an evening outdoors with a showing of The Princess Bride in the Turnaround. Bring a low-back camping chair and blanket for a relaxing movie night. Admission is $14 for adults

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Saturday, Sept. 19 MAC Family BBQ Turnaround & Sunset Bistro Celebrate the end of summer with a BBQ lunch at the Sunset Bistro, followed by games, music and an ice cream truck in the Turnaround. Register for a one-hour time slot between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 12 and younger. MEV225

Sunday, Sept. 20 Wine and Paint Night 6:30-8 p.m.

Follow the muse, relax, sip and paint.

Instructor Eduardo Fernandez teaches athome artists about color mixing and brush techniques. No experience needed. Zoom link provided following registration. The cost is $10 per person. MEV527

Monday, Sept. 21 History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

The book selected for this virtual gathering is Leonardo Da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson.

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

Tuesday, Sept. 22 Morning Listen & Learn: A Personal Journey with Lewy Body Dementia 10-11 a.m.

Learn the signs and definitions of Lewy body dementia from someone on a personal journey with the disease, and understand positive approaches to care.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. MEV382

Autumnal Equinox Yoga 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate the change of seasons with the traditional 108 sun salutations lead by instructor Steven Rogers. This outdoor yoga class takes place on the Second Floor Terrace. OGX0922

Tuesday, Sept. 22 Evening Literary Group

Wednesday, Oct. 14 Professional Business Networking

7 p.m.

7:30-9 a.m.

This group will meet virtually to discuss The Convert, by Stefan Hertmans. Contact Martha Dixon: jollyology@aol.com.

The monthly MAC Professional Business Networking Group is moderated by Dave Hanna, facilitator and principal at Viewpoint Strategic Facilitation. Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. The cost is $5. MEV320

Thursday, Sept. 24 Family Bingo: Sports Night 6-7 p.m.

Get a home team ready to play virtual family bingo. Show up sporting your favorite team’s colors or jerseys for this special themed edition. Zoom details included with registration. Families receive virtual bingo cards by email. There is no cost to participate. MEV823

Saturday, Oct. 3 Battle Bonk: Family Scavenger Hunt 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Form a team and compete against other MAC members in this time-based scavenger hunt filled with physical and mental challenges. Suitable for kids ages 8 and older. Cost is $50 per vehicle. MEV222

Monday, Oct. 19 History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

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

Wine Education Series: Chardonnay 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Each virtual class focuses on a different grape variety, and students have the opportunity to taste and compare two wines.

Bottles can be picked up at MAC prior to the session and are included in the $30 registration fee. AEC136

Sunday, Oct. 11 Wine and Paint Night 6:30-8 p.m.

Follow the muse, relax, sip and paint.

Instructor Eduardo Fernandez teaches athome artists about color mixing and brush techniques. No experience needed. Zoom link provided following registration. The cost is $10. MEV528

Tuesday, Oct. 13 Listen & Learn: Crash Course — The Portland Air Disaster 6-7 p.m.

Award-winning journalist Julie Whipple shares the story of the DC8 passenger jet with 189 aboard that crash landed on East Burnside in 1978. The cost is $5.

Tuesday, Oct. 27 Morning Listen & Learn: Portland Prairie Style with Eric Wheeler 10 a.m.

Join Walking & Hiking’s Eric Wheeler for a presentation on Portland’s Prairie Style buildings and an exploration of the similarities and differences between regional manifestations of the architectural style.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. The cost is $5. MEV383

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Tuesday, Oct. 27 Evening Literary Group 7 p.m.

Join MAC members for a discussion about a different book the fourth Tuesday of each month. Contact Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com.

Friday, Oct. 30 Fall Harvest Festival 3-7 p.m., MAC Turnaround This outdoor event includes llamas, baby goats, photo ops, pumpkin decorating and the Kiyokawa Apple Harvest. Families are encouraged to showcase their costumes.

Limited reservations with a 30-minute limit are required to meet safety guidelines and maintain social distancing. The cost is $15 per person. MEV600

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Join Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Tom Hallman, Jr. for a virtual memoirwriting class via Zoom. Students have the opportunity to write and develop skills in a supportive environment with small-group discussions and writing assignments between class meetings.

One guest per member; the class is a mix of new and repeat students. Cost is $120. AEC400

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This five-week virtual series includes nutrition education focusing on healthy habits for families, approximately 30 minutes of guided exercise, and a weekly activity and/or a food-friendly challenge. Sessions are led by registered dietitian Tysen Christensen. There is a $50 fee per family. Zoom details are shared following registration. YPC600, YPC605

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WHEN OUR COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER In a time of physical distancing, feeling connected is more important than ever. Offer a helping hand to members of your MAC family in need.

The club has contracted with the nonprofit America’s Charities to manage and administer an Emergency and Employee Assistance Fund (EEAF).

This option was chosen because funds are considered grants and do not impact unemployment benefits or reported income, and donations are tax-deductible. America’s Charities provides a platform for members and employees to donate, as well as to accept applications for assistance.

Support the MAC Team with the Emergency and Employee Assistance Fund

Ways to Donate Online: charities.org/quickstart/MACeaf Send a check payable to “America’s Charities – Fiscal Agent” with “MAC EEAF” on the memo line, to: America’s Charities ATTN: Finance/MAC EEAF 14383 Newbrook Dr., Suite 300 PMB #706 Chantilly, VA 20151

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his story is not the answer. It’s a question. What do Multnomah Athletic Club members hope their community can be?

MAC’s mission statement reads: “Enrich lives, foster friendships and build upon our traditions of excellence in athletic, social and educational programs.” As conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) have unfolded as part of, and in response to, the Black Lives Matter movement, among other recent occurrences, it has become apparent that excellence is a complicated and multifaceted concept. George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, an event that was captured on camera and broadcast globally via news and social media, changed the dialogue forever.

Systemic racism has been a part of America since its founding on the ancestral lands of indigenous tribes. While it can be comforting for mainstream culture to view the end of the Civil War or the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s as watershed moments that erased racial barriers, the truth is more muddled and troubling.

Oregon itself was founded as a “whites only” state, and was the only state admitted to the Union with an exclusion law in its constitution. Interracial marriages were banned in Oregon until the 1950s, and laws were passed in the 1920s prohibiting non-whites from owning or leasing land or procuring business licenses. Much of this racist and exclusionary language remained in the Oregon Constitution until the 2000s.

When looking at MAC’s own history, it can be tempting to characterize it as simply mirroring that of Oregon. But this has always been a club community defined by its members, and it’s important to remember that decisions were made over the past nearly 130 years that either reinforced or challenged the legal and cultural status quo. Even as the club as a whole pursued the ideal

1891 Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club (MAAC, changing to MAC in 1936) founded. Nine of the 26 founders are Jewish.

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of excellence, many inside and outside of this membership instead found exclusivity to be prized, and exclusion to be the norm.

To get a true understanding of how far this community has come in creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all members, and how far it still has left to go, it’s important to turn to members for answers. History is a living entity, and it’s alive for each person in a different way. What follows are stories of the club’s history, and some of its members, all presented to reckon with the issues of race and equality as they’ve played out in one of Portland’s defining athletic and social institutions. It might not be an easy read, but in order to move forward, it’s necessary to come to terms with the past and have difficult conversations. Much of it is recent enough to belie the comfortable distance that feels good to put between “who we are now” and “what used to be.” This is what MAC has been, but not what it has to be.

Note on History To properly tell the story of MAC’s history is a challenge in and of itself. As readers will see from the timeline accompanying this piece, past club leadership often seemed savvy enough to keep its bias out of official club bylaws, even when discrimination in admissions was clearly being practiced. Roughly a third of the “26 Founders,” whose accomplishments are depicted in photos around the club and one of MAC’s private dining rooms, were Jewish.

That didn’t preclude discrimination against Jewish applicants in the first half of the 20th century, a legacy which one member recalls later in this story as being well known while she was growing up at the club post-1980.

For the purposes of this article, the focus will stay largely on members of color, and the difficulties and challenges they’ve faced at MAC. However, in the words of voting and civil rights’ champion Fannie Lou Hamer, “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.”

1894 Formation of the Women’s Annex at the club, with 42 women applicants accepted for membership on April 3, with very limited and largely separate level of access to facilities.

1899 Earliest proof of Reuben Sanders of Siletz Tribe — likely first Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) member — as an athletic member.

The struggle for equality on the part of any one group is part of a larger continuum, and it’s difficult to talk about the rights of Black people without also addressing the parallel struggles of women, for instance.

As club archivist, Luke Sprunger has spent years reviewing historical documents and offers up the most complete historical perspective possible, adding to interviews conducted by writer Jake Ten Pas. Still, many of MAC’s most compelling stories arise from personal member experience, shared directly or via the memories of loved ones. Readers are invited to submit Sounding Boards to let MAC know how this story reflects their own perspectives. This is only the beginning of the club’s efforts to come to terms with its complicated history with respect to race and equality.

The Native Oregonian “First and foremost, I don’t want my brown kids to ever think they’re not good enough or as good as anybody else. Being part of this club, they don’t know any different; they walk in there with their head high and their chest out.”

James Dixon is a regional business director for the biotech arm of a large pharmaceutical company. He joined MAC

1914 White MAAC members perform in “Beaux and Belles in Dixieland” – some wearing blackface – at Portland’s Heilig Theatre; the event appears to have been sponsored by the club.

James Dixon

While waiting to be served at the bar, they were approached by an older white woman, who asked, “Hey, what are you guys? The entertainment? Part of the band?”

in 1999 after marrying member Jennifer Lito Dixon, whose family has been part of MAC since the 1970s. But he doesn’t have to look back to his early years to find examples of the microaggressions he has regularly faced at the club.

In the spring of 2018 or 2019, he attended an event at the club with several African American friends. Among them were the general manager of Ralph Lauren North America, a VP for a Bay Area tech giant, and several executives from Nike.

They were dressed in tuxedoes, and after the event ended, they decided to saunter back to 1891 for drinks. He was excited to show off his club, and they were initially impressed.

Dixon recalls turning his back to her, in an attempt to distance himself from a potentially contentious conversation with another member. But one of his friends politely asked in return, “Why would you immediately assume we’re part of the help, or we’re in a band?”

Rather than owning her faux pas, the woman curtly replied, “Well, don’t get uppity about it.”

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1920 Thelma Payne becomes the first MAAC woman to win a medal in the Olympics, earning bronze in the three-meter springboard diving event at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.

1920s Letters received by the Board of Trustees argue in favor of applicants being rejected for actual or presumed Jewish ancestry.

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Continued from page 37 While Dixon moved to the other end of the bar, his friend showed what true courtesy and professionalism looks like. “By the time it was over, they were chatting it up. I think they had reconciled or what have you, but it’s that kind of stuff that makes me feel, as an African-American member, as if my money, my mere presence and my membership, aren’t good enough,” Dixon says. “It always has to be questioned whether I got here through some minority initiative, or maybe I’m the help. It’s those kinds of things that rub you the wrong way.”

Dixon is quick to point out a key aspect of this conversation, that his experience is his own. “I’m sure that there’s plenty of people of color who have had varying experiences here at the club. So, I want to really acknowledge that.” Still, as Vamshi Reddy will attest later in this story, it isn’t only Dixon’s experience.

Born and raised in Portland, Dixon attended Lincoln High School and took a bus from the east side every day. His mom worked for KGW and being near her was comforting for a variety of reasons. His first thoughts on MAC, which he first saw through the eyes of friends, and later personally as an athletic guest, was one of exclusivity. “My initial impression was that it was very homogeneous and conservative, but also attractive. Attractive because of all the things that MAC provides. All the resources and things you can do there, and programming and coaching. It’s just a really, really cool place as a physical structure and how it runs,” he says.

“I think, for many people, we want to be in the room where it happens,” Dixon adds, paraphrasing a song from the hit musical Hamilton. “Part of the attraction is, ‘I want to be there. If that’s where the

powerful people are, I want to be there, too, because I’m good enough.”

Soon after joining, he began to see that, while he knew his worth, it appeared that others didn’t. Sometimes it took the form of “jokes,” with other members in the locker room smiling and asking, “Hey, did you get in on the minority program?”

“No, I paid my way.”

While MAC prides itself on community, Dixon says that he’s often felt as though it’s more about the individual or the family than the larger membership. His excitement to be in the room where it happens quickly turned to a perception that others in the space didn’t feel he belonged. “I think it’s death by 1,000 cuts. It was tons of microaggressions when I walked through the club. Over a period of time, they started taking the shine off of me being a new member.”

Despite being part of a longtime MAC family, a successful businessman, and a well-dressed, charming guy, he faced hostile looks, assumptions about his role in the club or path to membership, and an inability to connect with other members despite regularly attending Family Fridays and Father Daughter Dances. He began to wonder if he was in the right place, and intentionally chose routes to get from the entrance to the Exercise and Conditioning Room that would allow him to avoid unpleasant interactions.

“It’s not about me not feeling physically safe. I think it’s more about me being provided with the same dignity we give other people. I don’t want anybody to hand me anything. I just want to be treated with mutual respect. I want my dignity intact,” he says. Dixon shares several similar stories to the 1891 anecdote above, but also relates the psychological effects of walking

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1932 Moe Tonkon (prominent Jewish member) accepted to club.

into a lobby where the Wall of Champions is filled with white faces, and the Hall of Presidents tells an even more monochromatic tale. “You see, at one point, we got a little bit together, and a woman got to be our president. We got to a point where we’ve got an Asian president. I just find it odd that we haven’t identified an African American president, or somebody hasn’t aspired to that role in this city the size of Portland. You have smart, quality people.”

Even when he doesn’t exactly feel welcome, he keeps coming back for his family and his kids, who he’s relieved to say don’t experience the club in the way that he does. “My biggest thing as a Black father is to ensure that my kids have their selfesteem intact, so that they can go tackle the world and accomplish all the things they dream. I promised my wife, our kids aren’t going to experience what I have or feel what I’ve felt. That’s why we stayed at MAC. There’s no door they really can’t go through.”

Still, despite all of the evidence of his senses, Dixon is feeling cautiously optimistic at this moment in time. “Something is happening. This is bold for the club.

There’s a degree of pride I have with you guys tackling this. It reinvigorates my commitment to the club, like, ‘Okay, all right. Don’t give up.’ There’s no progress without us suffering, I guess. Maybe if I just suffer now, we’re going to have the progress.”

World War II Derogatory references to Japanese nationals, largely from letters written by servicemen, are published in The Winged M.

Archivist’s Interlude

Reuben Sanders, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, was a standout athlete for the club from at least 1899-1905 and was likely the club’s first BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) member. He preceded other MAC members identified as BIPOC by approximately 60 years.

While most references to Sanders in the records suggest that he was respected, it’s likely that his contributions to the club’s sports teams as one of Oregon’s greatest all-time athletes afforded him a unique opportunity that other non-white people of his era were unable to enjoy.

Read more about Sanders on page 70.

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There are just a few known examples of people of color receiving membership prior to the Civil Rights Era of the late 1960s. While there might have been others, it is difficult to know for sure as members’ ethnicities are not explicitly identified in any of the records. Prior and up to that time, and especially in the decades prior to World War II, the club’s culture of white supremacy (as evidenced by written records of racist jokes and anecdotes, party and theatrical costumes, and forms of cultural appropriation) created an atmosphere that would have felt unwelcoming, if not hostile, to nonwhite members and employees.

Haley, Justin, Ryder and Kairo Morrison

The Ally “When I was a kid in the 1980s, and there were four of us under the age of five at one point, my mom was constantly frustrated because of the treatment of women at MAC. They weren’t really allowed to use a lot of the areas of the club during the day. The feeling was they were supposed to be home with their children, not down at the club socializing or working out or whatever.”

Haley Morrison has been a MAC member her whole life, even when she switched to nonresident status while

studying, working and raising her family elsewhere. A partner at a local law firm, she returned to Portland in 2015 with her two kids and now ex-husband, who is mixed Black and white. The family remains extremely close, although Morrison is careful to articulate that she can listen to, and understand, the grievances of parenting partner Justin Morrison, but can’t experience it through his lens.

“I can tell you that he had a lot of frustration moving to Portland, just because of the lack of diversity,” she says. “He has really struggled with the club. He felt like Continued on page 40

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1949

Brenda Helser becomes the first MAC woman to earn a gold medal in the Olympics, as a member of the 4 x 100-meter freestyle relay swim team, at the summer games in London.

Reference in board minutes to changing undefined Jewish application policy, with old one considered “too strict” in light of a more-tolerant world by at least one board member. No action taken.

1957 Josefina Talamantes of Mexico City, exchange student staying with MAC family, receives temporary membership from 1957-1958. Unclear if there were Latinx MAC members before her.

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Continued from page 39 there were a lot of microaggressions. He’s had people tell him to remove his hat and things like that, when they wouldn’t say it to the patrons at the table next to him.”

her family is partly of Jewish descent, and while that didn’t play into her views growing up, it only deepens her feeling of connection to marginalized groups.

Morrison was recommended for this story by Richard Maxwell, chair of a Diversity Admissions Committee subcommittee focused on DEI. According to Maxwell, she’s a white member who believes in being an ally to people of color at the club and in the community.

“It’s not a mystery that [MAC] was a men’s club and that it was a white club. It’s all very well known. I think the MAC has done a nice job of trying to overcome some of that, but it’s always going to be part of the history of the club.”

For her own part, Morrison says MAC has served her well, and been a wonderfully supportive environment for her kids. “The club has been a lifesaver in a lot of ways.

I can go down there, drop them off at childcare, take them to swimming lessons, put them in camp, all of these things that weren’t available to my mom’s generation.”

“For what that’s worth, our kids don’t seem to notice what Justin does. They’ve been in incredibly diverse environments, and they’ve been in not at all diverse environments. Their family in L.A. is mostly Black. Their friends are from all different backgrounds and races. They’re at an age where they don’t really see it. But I will say that they do notice when there’s other kids of color around, and they tend to, whether it’s unconscious or not, migrate towards them. It’s nice for them to see other kids who look like them at the club.”

Morrison acknowledges that not noticing racism, or being more easily able to tune it out, is a privilege of belonging to the majority, and yet she also searches her soul for how best to confront it when encountered. “I’ve heard some things around me at the club that I just can’t believe. Usually it is not overtly prejudiced, but even the subtly racist or misogynistic commentary is shocking to me,” she says.

I certainly understood, even as a kid, that the MAC had an anti-Semitic history.” Morrison recently discovered that

As someone who wants to advocate for her fellow members of color, Morrison says that the trickiest part can be navigating the complex social structure of the club.

There’s a politeness and respect for elders that permeates athletic groups that can make it feel difficult to challenge biased perspectives, even when those perspectives create an atmosphere that is downright disrespectful to other members.

“There have been a number of us who’ve noticed and distanced ourselves from people saying these unbelievable things,” she explains. “I’m usually very direct, and I don’t really care about ruffling feathers.

However, I have not said anything in some of those situations, because of that whole community aspect. Some of our senior members are having these conversations.

Everybody respects them and looks up to them. They do a lot for us. I haven’t said anything because I didn’t know how.”

“When I hear such things in the Women’s Locker Room and around the club from people I do not personally know, I’m more comfortable speaking up. I will correct them or mention something, but those are not people who you’re going to change. You just kind of hope you’re moving in the right direction, albeit slowly, but it is really difficult.”

Morrison says. “If you don’t feel like you’re part of the community, I don’t know why you would want to be here.”

Archivist’s Interlude In late 19th- and early 20th-century Portland, there was a well-known culture of unwritten social codes and “rules” prohibiting people of color from entering many social and professional spheres; this culture of segregation likely discouraged many minorities from applying to club membership, and discouraged existing members from proposing and seconding minority applicants in order for the Board of Trustees to consider their application.

Board members could vote to reject such an application without a written record of racism factoring into their decision.

William A. Hilliard may have been the first Black member of the club, joining in 1971 when he was the city editor of The Oregonian. Hilliard, who later became the paper’s executive editor, had an outstanding career and created policies to remove racial bias from the paper’s reporting. There isn’t currently evidence of Black members prior to this.

Josefina Talamantes, an exchange student from Mexico City, was possibly the first, albeit temporary, member of Latin American origin. She was approved for membership privileges in 1957 for the duration of her studies in Portland and residence with a family of MAC members. There are mentions of several people with either Portuguese- or Spanish-language surnames admitted to membership in the early 20th century, but they may have been of entirely European ancestry.

“I think that one of the biggest things that MAC provides, that you don’t get at a 24-Hour Fitness, an Orange Theory, a Pilates studio, or whatever else people belong to, is really the community,”

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Board of Trustees enacts new policy for reviewing Jewish membership applications via special committee. Its existence and decisions are to be kept secret.

Unclear when program terminated.

Grant Hiroaki Henjyoji joins MAC as athletic member, and possibly first member of Asian descent. He is part of MAC team that wins 1965 AAU title in freestyle wrestling.

Grant Hiroaki Henjyoji killed in action in Vietnam while serving in the army. He is not a MAC member at the time of his passing; no obituary is published.

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1971 William A. Hilliard, city editor of The Oregonian, becomes possibly the first Black MAC member.

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Vashmi Reddy, Mark and Laszlo Kleyna

The Professional “I have lived all over the world, and this is by far the most racist city I’ve ever lived in, and it’s because that racism is quiet and pervasive. I went to high school in South Georgia and junior high in rural Michigan, and although there was a lot of racism, you knew what people were thinking and whom to stay away from. You can’t fix past wrongs until you own up to them, and acknowledge what you’re doing now, and what can be done better going forward.”

Vamshi Reddy and her husband Mark Kleyna are both attorneys and have lived in Portland for almost six years. Although

Reddy has only been a MAC member for a little over a year, she brings several lifetimes worth of professional and personal experience to bear on any conversation she enters. Formerly a federal and state prosecutor in New York City, she’s also worked as general counsel for Planned Parenthood, as an Oregon State Securities Enforcement Attorney, and as Of Counsel at a prominent Pacific Northwest law firm.

Reddy regularly volunteers her time with the Oregon State Bar, mentoring law students from non-dominant cultures and as a member of the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion.

Most of the time, during interviews, questions are necessary, but Reddy is such a straight shooter and so passionate about DEI issues that no coaxing is required.

She has the Partners in Diversity website pulled up and is ready to start tossing out numbers before one query has been made.

For instance, “97 percent of professionals of color reported some form of discrimination in their community. How awful is that? And I agree with all of this as a professional woman of color in Portland who has often been mistaken for the court reporter or asked to fetch coffee.” She continues, “One percent felt that they were Continued on page 43

1973 A rule change allows women divorcées to retain their membership status.

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A bylaw revision allows women to serve on many major committees.

Board of Trustees ratifies a bylaw amendment to formalize full membership privileges for women effective Feb.1.

Women members vote at Annual Meeting for first time on Feb. 14.

Margaret L. Wood becomes first woman to serve on the Board of Trustees. Wood completed her three-year term in early 1986, serving as secretary in final year.

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Continued from page 41 included in the community, and only 16 percent felt comfortable in restaurants, stores and public places.”

“I lived in New York City for more than 15 years. I walked absolutely everywhere.

It was my exercise and my therapy,” she says. “I fear walking down the sidewalk in Portland because I’m so conspicuous. I see a guy with a shaved head walking toward me, and I ask myself, ‘Okay, what kind of tattoos does he have? What color shoelaces is he wearing? Is the fact that I’m walking around with my little family, my white husband and my white-presenting child, going to antagonize him?’ That’s a tough place to be 24/7.”

So, why does she stay? She recognizes that this is a very livable community for her family, and like Dixon, sees opportunities for her son at the club. “Laszlo loves to climb, he’s pretty good at it, and the coaches at MAC are awesome. I want him to grow up comfortable in places like this, where despite the fact that I have two graduate degrees, I’m not remotely comfortable,” Reddy explains. “I want my son to be able to walk these halls and think, ‘No big deal.’ I want him to be able to climb in that gym every single day if he wants to. This is why it’s really important for me to deal with my own discomfort.”

Reddy grew up in a small apartment on the South Side of Chicago, a neighborhood now called Bronzeville, where her immigrant father was just starting out as a resident in a nearby hospital. The only green she saw was the city park across the street, and the only athletic club she went to was the rundown YMCA, where she sometimes took swim lessons. When she was admitted to MAC via the Diversity Admissions Program, she was excited to become a member, and recalls “oohing and

ahhing” during her first tour of the facility. “I heard angels singing when I saw the Climbing Gym; it was so beautiful and I knew how much my son would love it,” she recalls. “That is also the reason MAC has been really hard for me.” Since that tour, she says, “I don’t feel that excitement walking through the door. I feel out of place. As soon as I step foot inside, I’m confronted with the Wall of Champions. I feel like I don’t belong in the public spaces and in the dining establishments. So, I just don’t go to the club.”

around so much when I was younger, so I was always the ‘new kid.’ To this day, it’s like walking into the cafeteria at lunch and thinking, ‘Oh no! Where do I sit?’ It’s been really difficult both personally and professionally to build a sense of community in what has turned out to be an environment that is not welcoming to ‘outsiders’.”

Part of Reddy’s feeling of not belonging can be attributed to the lack of representation in club imagery that Dixon mentions.

“When you walk in, it’s a wall of white people. I know you have Black and brown members. Put some pictures up! It’s hard to feel comfortable in a space when the only other people who look like you are the people who work there.”

“Is it fixable?” she asks. “I don’t know.

I’m glad that MAC is trying. I think it’s really important to do this work, to have these difficult conversations, especially right now.” Reddy felt conflicted about appearing with her family on the cover of this month’s Winged M. To her, it felt a little like tokenism, an image that does not represent her reality.

She also shares a memory of the first time she and her husband made a tennis reservation. When she showed up in yoga leggings and a sport tank top, she instantly felt out of place, surrounded by “white women in full makeup and fancy tennis outfits…They were all staring at me,” she says. Reddy, who has always loved tennis, approached Coach Paul Reber later and asked him if tennis skirts were required apparel to play at MAC. Reber, whom Vamshi describes as “one of my favorite people at the club, because he’s a straight talker” and who teaches her son’s tennis lessons, confirmed that tennis skirts were not required and that the ladies “were probably just wondering who you were because they know everyone.”

Reddy compares being a person of color in Portland, and at MAC, to constantly being the new kid in school. “I moved

“We bought a lovely little Portland Foursquare in southeast, and my son is so happy here compared to New York City, so we’re not going anywhere,” Reddy says with resignation in her voice.

But a conversation with her husband convinced her it was the right thing to do. “’You could look at it a different way, Vamshi,’ he said. ‘Part of the issue is that every time you get a Winged M, it’s only got smiling white kids on the cover. How can they create an inclusive space for brown and Black people if you never see yourself represented in any of these photographs, if you are never depicted as part of the MAC community?”

“It’s the same reason why it’s important to have Black and brown judges, prosecutors, legislators and C-suite executives.

And movie leads, not just supporting actors,” continues Reddy, who recently committed to joining DAC’s DEI subcommittee in an effort to make a difference. “Because it’s important that the kids who are watching and observing, like my son, see themselves in these roles.

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Archivist’s Interlude The references in the accompanying timeline regarding the secrecy with which the board discussed its policy for denying Jewish applicants suggests one of two options. Either formal policies were maintained in secret and not recorded, or recorded in such a discrete way that it would be extremely difficult to identify. Alternately, club leadership may have found it unnecessary to institute such formal policies when there were already so many barriers for them. Board members could object to otherwise valid membership applications using their own personal prejudices without having to justify or defend them.

Informal social segregation and discrimination kept almost all people of color from being members through the mid-20th century.

The intersection of socioeconomic class, white cultural narratives that assigned a certain amount of “respectability” to ethnicity, overt racism, and segregation in Portland made racist exclusion the de-facto rule even when it was not directly stated or written down.

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Continued from page 43 Representation is really important. It’s how progress is made, and how people like me, our presence, is normalized.”

“I don’t know how we make it better, but at least we have to start by having the conversation, and it’s these difficult conversations that actually create change.”

The Vice President “Tradition is important, but change is as well. We cannot change without acknowledging that we have not been inclusive, and we have not been diverse, and it’s going to be a better place when it is.”

Marianne Ritchie is in her third year as part of MAC’s Board of Trustees, currently serving as vice president. She joined the club in 1994, but grew up in Northwest Portland, surrounded by members and viewing the club from the outside. “Maybe that’s a little bit of my passion about being inclusionary. I always felt like, ‘What’s going on in there? Why do my friends get to take ballet and swim and things like that?’”

Now, as part of MAC’s governing body, she’s doing her best to bring that outsider’s perspective to bear on the club’s drive to examine its past and plot its future. “It’s time to admit that this community may not be comfortable for everybody. How can it be welcoming for all of us, for me, for the board, if it’s not comfortable for everybody? We want all members to feel like it’s a home.”

When asked about the level of support she’s felt as part of the group attempting to drive change, she replies confidently.

“We perform by consensus. I am of the belief that the majority of club members want to be on the path of inclusion. I feel like Sounding Boards represent that, too.

The angry remarks are made by a minority at this club, as opposed to most members, who want to make a difference and be inclusive.”

Marianne Ritchie Ritchie also freely admits that she hasn’t seen that much change in this country until now. Referencing the widely shared video of a Black family who was handcuffed and forced to lay on the ground by police in Aurora, Colorado, she opines, “It’s heartbreaking. You realize, ‘Okay, maybe I’ve had some heartbreaking moments in my life, which everybody has, but I can’t even imagine heartbreaking moments almost every single day or week.’ We can’t ignore it, and I think this is going to be a humongous pivoting point in American history.

That’s my hope. I don’t know any other reason why we have come to this moment, except that it’s going to make us better.”

Recently the board announced that it is requiring the winning bidder on the club’s E&C Modernization project to contract with a minimum of 15 percent Women

1996-1997 Civic Membership Program and Committee established. One goal is to provide opportunity for membership to leaders of ethnic minority communities in Portland area as part of an effort to increase diversity of club membership. Ethnic Diversity Subcommittee created to provide membership opportunities for ethnic minorities and review applications for membership.

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2004 Board of Trustees adopts statement: “The Multnomah Athletic Club values the diversity of our members, guests and employees, and is committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect.”

and/or Minority Business Enterprise (W/ MBE) subcontractors. Ritchie also says she’s incredibly proud of the work the board has done to redefine committed relationships as they pertain to family memberships, updating language that previously drew more upon Judeo-Christian beliefs than contemporary realities.

MAC leadership is busy scheduling educational workshops for members and employees alike, and President William Lee has promised real change, and not simply performative action. Ritchie says the board is united in its commitment to making sure they walk the walk. “We board members are trying our best and we might fail because most of us are white, and we don’t know that path at all. We can’t know how it feels to walk in the shoes of members of color. We don’t know how their

day goes. We need to listen and learn and think about what’s around us instead of just always what’s near us.

“Each board is going to continue to chip away at these blockades that have been stifling us as an inclusive, enjoyable place for everybody.”

Coda: A Delicate Balance Some readers who’ve made it this far might be feeling uncomfortable. That’s understandable. Owning up to privilege and having an honest conversation about a troubling past is never easy. Rather than feeling defensive, hopefully members can feel compassion for different points of view, many of which haven’t been properly represented in MAC’s historical accounting. During her interview, Vice President Ritchie used the word “sonder.” For those unfamiliar, it means “The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passed in the street, has a life as complex as one’s own, which they are constantly living despite one’s personal lack of awareness of it.”

As Dixon said during his own interview, “We are members here. We are your brethren. We who have felt these things are part of the MAC community.” Even those who’ve had a drastically different journey than those described here can appreciate the courage it takes to speak one’s truth when it isn’t popular and can result in backlash. Now is the moment to consider different perspectives, and to appreciate the delicate balance of trust that members of color are still willing to put in this community. Now is the time for MAC to pursue excellence for all. WM

Multnomah Club baseball team, 1894. Top row, (l. to r.) Louis Goldsmith (one of the 26 Founders and a member of the first Board of Trustees), Scotte Brooke Middle row: George Ainslie, “Tub” Spencer, Allan Ellsworth, Mort Jacobs, “Beef” Bellinger and Joe Smith (standing) Front row: Ned Adams, Ed Morgan, Gill Dalgeish, Robert S. Farrell

(l. to r.) E.E. Morgan, R.S. Farrell, Herbert Greenland, Felix Friedlander (one of the 26 Founders), W.A. Montgomery, 1951

1965 national championship wrestling team. (r. to l.) Garry Stensland, Jerry Conine, Rick Saunders and Grant Henjyoji

2005 The Board of Trustees approved equal family membership status and processes for members and applicants in same-sex civil unions, clarifying that the club would also accept “equivalent certificates” for such unions due to varying laws and language in other states regarding same-sex marriages and civil unions.

2007 Ethnic Diversity Committee elevated to full committee status in order to better administer the diversity program for membership.

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The Ethnic Diversity Committee is renamed the Diversity Admissions Committee to better reflect the group’s work.

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ashing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, staying six feet or more apart, and wearing masks all help reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19. However, very few people are talking about another way to reduce their risk of battling with or dying from this virus: Improve one’s underlying health conditions with healthier lifestyle choices.

For many, this virus can feel daunting and it is a real danger. But you can take control, and MAC’s Wellness team can help.

According to a U.S. study, reported by Reuters, “People with underlying health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes are six times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and have a risk of coronavirus-related death 12 times higher than otherwise healthy individuals.”

Increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels are all conditions that contribute to something called metabolic syndrome. This cluster of conditions, increases one’s risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. The good news is that many such underlying health conditions, which contribute to high risks, can be positively influenced by diet and lifestyle choices.

Looking for more reasons to take care of your whole body? Early on, the coronavirus was thought to primarily be a respiratory disorder.

However, as more people have become infected it’s been shown that “The impact of COVID-19 goes well beyond the lungs to impact the cardiovascular system and cause complications in the kidneys, brain and other organs” (The Cardiovascular Impact of COVID-19, published by Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology).

Don’t let this virus be something that drives fear. Instead, let it be a positive motivator. While there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection, one can reduce their susceptibility by focusing on overall wellness. Now is the perfect time to take preventative measures: learn how to better handle stressors, stop smoking, and, for those who are pre-diabetic, change eating habits.

If you are struggling with stress, motivation or creating new health habits, MAC’s Wellness team (wellness@themac.com) can offer personalized actionable steps. Talk with registered dietitian Tysen Christensen (specializes in nutrition); Health & Wellness Coach Katarina Simko (specializes in motivation, stress and mindfulness); or naturopath Lindsey Nelson (specializes in blood work analysis, IV therapy and intramuscular injections, and hormone balancing).

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Demystifying Three Diets

Both the paleo and Atkins diets allow for more use of glucose because their recommended carbohydrate levels are above 10 percent. A carbohydrate intake level of 10 percent or higher still allows some of the body’s cells to utilize the TCA cycle. Although, at such a low level, cells cannot sustain the TCA cycle for very long throughout the day and will begin utilizing beta-oxidation of fatty acid as the body’s main energy source. The body then begins producing ketone bodies, which are compounds formed when it doesn’t have enough carbohydrates to burn for energy.

Over time, without added carbohydrate intake, the body eventually goes into the metabolic state called ketosis.

The ketogenic diet, which was widely used in the 1920s and ’30s to reduce incidents of seizures, is now more commonly known as the keto diet. The keto diet’s low carbohydrate level forces the body to use

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The paleo, Atkins and keto dietary approaches all substantially alter a person’s macronutrient consumption, or total caloric intake. More specifically, the main thing that the three have in common is that they are trying to get the body to use fatty acids as a fuel source rather than glucose.

The body has an affinity to use glucose as its main energy source. If one doesn’t consume enough carbohydrates, which break down into glucose, to run the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, it will switch to beta-oxidation of fatty acids, which means it uses fats or fatty acids as its main source of fuel.

People have seen results from these diets because when the body is being forced to use fat as its main energy source, weight

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fatty acids as its only source of fuel. If less than five percent of the calories a person consumes are from carbohydrates, the TCA cycle can’t maintain energy production using glucose and must rely on betaoxidation of fatty acids as its primary fuel source. This diet has such a low level of carbohydrates the body stays in ketosis.

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Daemon Anastas on the way to the top of Broken Top mountain with his sons,Tristan and Aidan.

Multisport Athletes Share Tips for Staying Motivated

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ith races cancelled, MAC athletes have needed to get creative to stay motivated. Some are taking a step back and trying something new, others are finding ways to race virtually or set new challenges for themselves to keep the competition alive.

We checked in with a few MAC multisport athletes to hear what they have been up to and get ideas for how to stay motivated and active during this time. Here are some of the ideas they shared.

Race Virtually With in-person racing on hold, race companies have found creative ways to host events. There are a plethora of virtual races, from relay-style events to virtual runs and triathlons.

Participants in this year’s virtual MAC Mile were asked to run one mile for time anywhere they wanted during a two-week window and upload their results. David Harding raced the MAC Mile on the road instead of a track and participated in five Portland Running Club Bridge Challenge virtual races. “Running virtual races required me to really create my own race excitement and get race feelings but I think it helped me by generally not going out too fast,” he says.

Aly and Nick Wilson have also been staying active via the virtual MAC Mile and the Shamrock Run. “The very first one we did was Shamrock Run, which was cancelled days before the race was scheduled. Nick and I had fun running it on the original date, and we didn’t mind being able to sleep in and avoid the usual crowds!” notes Aly. Daemon Anastas took on a longer challenge — running four miles every four hours for 48 hours. He wasn’t alone. He put together a Strava (an online athletic tracker and social network) group to track progress as he raced with four others in Europe.

Get the Family Involved One of the most enjoyable ways to stay active is by getting others involved! Lina Reiss shared: “We have been walking daily with the dogs, playing badminton in our backyard — my husband misses his squash — and coming up with bike-ride outings with a destination enticing enough to drag the 13-year-old from the computer; last time we went to pick up doughnuts.” Don Ollila and his family have been “running in the neighborhood and taking virtual MAC Karate lessons.”

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Continued from page 56 One of the most fun things Amy Henderson has done since quarantine was a running relay with her family put on by Going the Social Distance Relays. “They are structured similar to Hood to Coast,” she explains. “You have a team of four or eight, and each person takes a 45-minute leg. With family members in the UK, Wisconsin, Seattle and Oakland I thought it would be an awesome way to do something together, from afar. Over the course of a day we took turns going out for our run or walk and sharing videos and photos of our adventure.”

big hills and common for biking. I have slowly been going for each QOM (Queen of the Mountain, i.e. fastest female time recorded) and ticking them off.”

Aly Wilson put on her own virtual triathlon. “I worked with my coach and some friends to put together a 70.3 distance race on the same day that Victoria 70.3 was supposed to take place.” She explains: “A group of five of us swam in Hagg Lake, then biked a 56 mile course to Sauvie Island, where we ran 13.1 miles. Having this as a goal on the horizon was really helpful in keeping myself motivated to stick to my training plan after Victoria was cancelled. I’ve also set dates for a few other

“Strava, or some other social connection for workouts, is key when you don’t have a team to workout with. Or when COVID shuts down your swim team!” —Ryan Chiotti Ryan Chiotti and his family have been exploring on bike, and it’s turned competitive. “My daughter started trying to race me and the head start keeps getting shorter,” he laments. His family also took on the Virtual MAC Mile Relay. “We battled the MAC Virtual Mile as a relay in an unconventional way using my Garmin watch and the .27 loop that we live on. We were able to run as a family in an event that had neighbors cheering by lap three.”

Create Personal Challenges Some MAC members have kept motivated by creating personal challenges. “I am a very goal-oriented athlete,” notes Amy Henderson. “When races started to be cancelled, I needed something else to focus on. I wrote down a list of all of the Strava segments in Portland that are

personal challenges: completing my first century ride and climbing the elevation of Mt. Hood (11,000 feet) in one ride.”

Daemon Anastas and one of his sons set a daily push-up goal for themselves, aiming for 100 per day. And if you’re looking for something more artistic and less competitive, try drawing a picture with GPS! Wilson did a festive run for the Fourth of July, drawing an American Flag on the field of a track.

Explore Open Water With the pools closed, MAC members have been taking advantage of the openwater workouts. Lina Reiss was able to find a warm enough section of the Willamette River in early May that allowed her to swim without a wetsuit. “I swam back and forth from an outcropping to a rock, kind of like laps.”

Wilson and Anastas have both enjoyed swimming at Hagg Lake throughout the summer and, now that the Willamette River has warmed up, they have been swimming weekday mornings out of Sellwood Park with some fellow MAC Masters swimmers. Anastas has also been leading a few small groups on swim-runs, where they run from Sellwood Park to Milwaukie, and then swim downstream (with their shoes and everything!) back to the start.

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But there’s more than just swimming.

Ryan Chiotti shares that he went surfing again for the first time in years! “It was one of the first open water things I’ve done in a while. It’s amazing how incredible open water swimming changes your perspective!”

If you want to avoid literally getting your feet wet, you can also rent a kayak or standup paddleboard to enjoy the open water in a different way.

September Scavenger Hunt In September, the Tri-Run Committee is organizing a month-long Tri to Get Active Scavenger Hunt that includes creative ways to swim, bike and run, plus bonus items like strength and walking-based challenges, so everyone can get involved. Participants earn a pair of Winged M socks. Sign up at themac.com TRN901.

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Interested in Trying Karate? Start Online!

As summer comes to a close and parents begin looking for fall activities for their kids, MAC’s Karate program is going strong online.

Karate offers students many benefits: improved physical and mental health, stronger self-esteem and confidence, and practice at setting goals.

The next beginner class, which starts Sept. 8., is designed for students ages 7 and older (including adults!) and runs for seven weeks. The class format has been adapted for online instruction, and new students have been joining over the last few months.

What to Expect While some of the MAC class routine has been adapted for students at home, much of the traditional training remains. At the beginning of every class, students learn the opening ceremony, which includes dojo kun — the guiding principles for training and mindset adopted by most traditional karate schools. For the first few weeks of class, students are introduced to kihon, or basic karate techniques, consisting of blocks, kicks, punches and front stances.

Initially, these are performed from a stationary position. Students then progress to using these techniques while moving forward and backward.

New students also start learning katas from the beginning. Katas are a series of choreographed offensive and defensive techniques.

Students begin by learning the foot pattern — moving back and forth across the floor — and then blocks and punches are incorporated into the pattern. Students conclude each class with a variation on the opening ceremony, which includes thanking teachers and fellow students for training.

Practice Essentials Outside of class time, students practice what they have learned for at least five minutes a day. Spending a little time each day between classes goes a long way to setting the foundation of karate skills and helps get the body used to the often unfamiliar stances and strikes.

To train from home, students simply need a reliable internet connection, a monitor or tablet to stream classes, and at least a six-by-six-foot area in which to practice. It’s surprising how much can be practiced effectively from a small space.

For registration and information about MAC Karate, email karate@themac.com.

A Final Tribute Dr. Bob Gill, a 37-year MAC member, an avid handball player for 33 years, and a sports historian, was diagnosed with brain cancer in April 2018. After courageously fighting the disease for more than two years, Gill passed away on July 4 at the age of 84. His presence on the handball court will always be remembered by his “beloved handball buddies.”

He was the most patient and positive individual on the court, always accepting advice and then practicing and executing it.

Gill’s proudest moments in handball were playing doubles with his mentor and close friend Dr. Ed Grossenbacher and winning MAC events and three regional Masters Doubles titles. Grossenbacher describes

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Off the court, Gill made many contributions to MAC Handball over the years. He was a behind-the-scenes guy, always there to help with tournaments and encouraging others to play the game. He could always be counted on to take photos at tournaments and snapped individual pictures of MAC handball players, which are displayed by the courts. Gill was a person who pulled everything together. The best example was a booklet he created on the history of handball players at MAC. For all his contributions to the sport over the years, Gill was presented with the club’s prestigious Cebula Award.

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A large void is left by his passing, not only on the courts, but as a person who lived a life full of giving. He has truly been an inspiration and role model for MAC’s handball community.

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Competitive Tennis Is Coming There will be no inter-club matches this fall, but plenty of chances to compete against fellow MAC members

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Coaches Corner: Is Losing Better Than Winning?

The title of this article might seem like a silly question, but it does deserve a deeper look. In his autobiography, Open, Andre Agassi writes, “I’ve been let in on a dirty little secret, winning changes nothing. Now that I’ve won a slam, I know something very few people on earth are permitted to know. A win doesn’t feel as good as a loss feels bad, and the good feeling doesn’t last as long as the bad.

Not even close.”

But there is good news for tennis enthusiasts: The Tennis Committee and MAC staff have created an intraclub league system for competitive play.

The MAC Pandemic Tennis League: Players form teams to compete in four different NTRP levels: 6.5, 7.5, 8.5 and 9.5. The league, including a post season, is scheduled to run between Friday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 1. Registration closes Friday, Sept. 11. Visit the Tennis page at themac.com for more details and to register.

Men’s and Women’s Singles Ladder: All players will be in one ladder with the top ranked player for each NTRP level receiving a prize at the conclusion of the ladder. Opening Day is Friday, Sept. 18 with all results being due by 11:59 p.m.

All tennis players have experienced an utterly miserable loss or one that made no sense at all. From that moment on it can be difficult to regain confidence and motivation to keep working toward set goals. But remember, losing is a part of competing and it is a part of tennis. No one likes to lose, but players need to learn how to accept a loss and learn from it. It isn’t losing that keeps players from the top of their game, but, rather, it is the negative reactions and emotions that can linger in their psyche and undermine confidence. In fact, a loss might actually help a player in the long run.

Losing is part of the learning process. Losing exposes a player’s weaknesses. Without acknowledging these weaknesses, improvement is delayed or hindered altogether.

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Friday, Dec. 4. Registration closes Friday, Sept. 4. Visit the Tennis page at themac.com for more details and to register.

City League Replacement League: This group is for women who previously competed in City League on Tuesday and Wednesday. Players must register with a partner within four divisions, A-B-B, C-D-D, F-G-H and J-K. Doubles teams are broken into pods. Opening days are Sept. 22 and 23 and closing dates will be determined by the number of teams registered. Registration closes Friday, Sept. 11.

Visit the Tennis page at themac.com for more details and to register.

River Nights Open Play: This format has players competing in three, four-game singles matches. Matches begin Monday, Sept. 21 for men and Thursday, Sept. 24 for women. Players who sign up at themac. com are added onto a waitlist that the Tennis Office will use to run through a randomizer program. The first 12 players chosen will receive an email confirming entry into River Night, and the next two will be placed on standby in case of a cancellation. Those who are not selected will also receive an email.

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Feedback Following a loss, actively gather feedback. If friendly relations were kept with an opponent, who better to ask for input than the person walking off the court victorious? Understandably, some players are not comfortable with this approach.

Instead, they find someone who watched the match and ask them questions about what they saw and what they would have done differently.

An Improvement Plan After getting feedback, set out an improvement plan. If a better player can easily exploit a breakdown on your backhand side, plan on spending time focusing on improving your backhand. It might be better footwork, moving the ball around the court with more control, or the ability to put more spin on the ball. If stamina at the end of a match is causing the problem, maybe spending time on the track or treadmill is what’s needed. Whatever the issue, be ready to dedicate practice time in order to improve. Sometimes it only takes a little more focus and discipline to seize victory from the hand of defeat.

Remember that progress is not linear.

There will be bumps in the road, but one’s response to the bump is more important than the actual bump itself. As retired champion Maria Sharapova once said, “I think I learn a bit from losses, and I think losses make me a lot tougher. They make me want to go out on the practice court and work a lot harder.”

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Mileage as of July 30 Ann Blume, 1,259 Hal Broughton, 25,236 Sally Broughton, 18,584 Ann Durfee, 44,164 Norm Frink, 5.537 Claire Galton, 41,651 Shannon Leonetti, 80,775 Harriet Maizels, 23,311 Tom Neilsen, 2,736 Linda Opray, 19,389 Dee Poujade, 10,216 Nancy Sergeant, 26,837 Carrie Stucky, 26,031 Barbara Wetzel, 25,350

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Cindy Banzer

Principal Broker | PMAR Master’s Circle

503-709-7277 cell www.cindybanzer.com

To advertise contact Kelly Robb, Marketing Manager

cbanzer@eastpdxproperties.com Proud 37 year MAC member LICENSED IN OREGON & WASHINGTON

503-517-7223 KRobb@themac.com

ADVERTISER INDEX (W)HERE REAL ESTATE........................................................................... 2, 4 (W)HERE REAL ESTATE (ERICA WRENN)................................................. 55 ALLEN TRUST COMPANY........................................................................ 31 DR. MICHAEL KIM FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY..................................... 51 JAGUAR LAND ROVER PORTLAND........................................................ 72 JAMES DIXON ARCHITECT...................................................................... 59 JMI INSURANCE....................................................................................... 57 JMI LIMOUSINE......................................................................................... 50 JOHN P. WARD.......................................................................................... 34 KELLEY DULCICH PHOTOGRAPHY........................................................ 64 KEYBANK.................................................................................................. 65 LARRY & CO ............................................................................................. 22 LIVING ROOM REALTY............................................................................. 17 MAISON INC.............................................................................................. 16 MATIN REAL ESTATE................................................................................... 8 MJ STEEN TEAM (MJ STEEN & MACEY LAURICK)................................ 23 NIFELLE DESIGN-FINE INTERIORS......................................................... 35 NORTHWEST PLACE................................................................................ 13

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OLSON & JONES CONSTRUCTION......................................................... 47 OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.................................................... 30 PIENOVI PROPERTIES ............................................................................... 6 PORTLAND FACE DOCTOR..................................................................... 31 PROVIDENCE REGIONAL FOUNDATION ................................................ 71 RESTOREPDX........................................................................................... 61 SALESBASE LLC....................................................................................... 28 SKIN BY LOVELY....................................................................................... 42 STANDARD TV & APPLIANCE................................................................... 20 TERWILLIGER PARKVIEW......................................................................... 26 TOWER OCULOFACIAL PLASTICS.......................................................... 66 THE CLOSET FACTORY............................................................................ 17 U.S. BANK PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT........................................ 54 UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES...................................................................... 64 WEST PORTLAND PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC.................................... 55 WINDERMERE REALTY TRUST (ELEONORE REITER)............................ 34 WINDERMERE REALTY TRUST (LIBBY BENZ/DREW MCCULLOCH).... 50 WINDERMERE REALTY TRUST (MEREDITH KANE)................................ 63

MAC MARKETPLACE

Classifieds 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

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

Out of State

BLACK BUTTE RANCH – GM 43, 5 bed, 3 bath, Chris 503-309-8959 SUNRIVER – Fremont Crossing, 2,200+, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 masters, slps 8, all amenities, access to The Cove, Sage Springs. Hot tub, p-pong, bikes, no smkg/pets. 503-706-8886.

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

DCCA #762.

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

For Rent

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 Coastal OCEANFRONT HIGHLANDS AT GEARHART – Gated area. No smoking.

No pets. 503-688-6867.

INDIAN WELLS – Spend Fall/Holidays ’20 or Winter ’21 Fabulous Indian Wells home 3 BDRM/3 BA, spacious open floor plan, 2,200 SF, MTN views, fire pit, BBQ, walk to restaurants and grocery. Pool 50 yds from house. For pictures and price 503-887-1950 Marcia@threetenconsulting.com Hawaii KONA, HAWAII – Lovely oceanfront 1 BR condo. Tennis, oceanside pool/spa.

Great view. 503-780-3139. For photos, email: nanevin@aol.com MAUI MAALAEA SURF – KIHEI – Exquisitely furnished beachfront condo.

Sandy beaches, swimming pool, tennis.

2 masters, 2 BA, townhome. Questions, rates & availability – contact: ted@haltonco.com, www.haltonmauicondo.com International PARIS APARTMENT – At Notre Dame.

Elegant 2 BR, 2 BA, in the heart of Paris.

PROVENCE house 4 bedrooms. Amazing views. 503-227-3722.

PALM DESERT CONDO (Sandpipers) – 4 Bed, 3 Bath, Sleeps 10. Walk to the heart of El Paseo. View of Mtn/pool/grounds chrisq6@mac.com 503-228-2287 For Sale ONE BLOCK TO MAC – 1BR condo, 1½ baths, top floor, city/south views, owner @ $539k. 503-254-6556 SALISHAN HILLS LOT – Tennis Court Adjacent. Lot 463 on Salishan Hills Drive.

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

Contact owner: 360-921-6114

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From the Archives

1903 MAAC Track Team: (front) Bert Kerrigan; (first row) Frank Fletcher, Reuben Sanders, A.B. Coats, R. Peterson; (standing) Van Forhees, trainer Jack King and Frank Smith

Reuben Sanders: Athletic Excellence

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t’s likely that Reuben C. Sanders (1876-1957), considered one of Oregon’s greatest all-time football players and multisport athletes, was the club’s first BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) member. A member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and of Tutuni ancestry, Sanders spent most of his adult life playing or coaching sports at Chemawa Indian School in Salem.

Sanders competed in football, track, baseball, basketball, wrestling, boxing and bicycle racing. He was inducted into the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame in 1972 and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1999. Sanders was also a member of MAC (at that time, MAAC) from at least 1899-1905, and helped bring success to the football and track and field teams.

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In a retrospective article published in the May 22, 1920 issue of The Winged M, Frank E. Watkins noted that Sanders won the shot put event and took second place in the 16-pound hammer throw and the discus throw events at an 1899 Pacific Northwest Association track and field meet. Watkins, who also recalled Sanders’ legacy of success in football, wrote “He was a sterling athlete and always a gentleman.” In the years before his death in 1957, Sanders attended several social events at MAC to reminisce with other former club athletes.

—Luke Sprunger, archivist

Kevin J. Koomalsingh, M.D. Surgical Director Providence Heart Transplant Program Providence Heart Institute

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I lived in Trinidad, a small island in the Caribbean, until age 7 when my family moved to New York City.

I attended medical school and surgical training in New York and Los Angeles. I’m happy to be in the Pacific Northwest with my wife and kids, and I enjoy snowboarding, baseball and golf.

Why did you choose Providence?

I came here from University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle because of Providence’s excellent heart failure team, the leadership of Dr. Dan Oseran, and the strong, Mission-based system with good people.

I’ve seen what it takes to build a successful program, and I see those elements here.

What is your dream for Providence Heart Institute?

For three years, I was at Cedars-Sinai, the nation’s No. 1 heart transplant program. Then I spent three years at UW, which has one of the nation’s top 10 heart transplant programs. For the last two years, I led the UW program. I’ve seen what it takes to build a successful program … and I’m dedicated to building a top 10 program here at Providence.

Why does philanthropy matter to your work?

Philanthropy makes our work possible. Top heart transplant centers across the country are successful largely because donors provide the resources to grow and support a very complicated, lifelong treatment.

ProvidenceFoundations.org/heart