The Winged M August 2016

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AUGUST 2016

Interview Issue

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PORTER talks coaching, the ’84 Olympics and quiz shows

MERRITT PAULSON on building a winner and social media in sports Artist and activist PAIGE POWELL on women at MAC in the 1970s and working with Andy Warhol MULT NOM

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Contents FEATURED THIS MONTH

The Interview Issue 24 | Terry Porter 28 | Merritt Paulson 32 | Paige Powell 37 | Matthew Carter REGULAR FEATURES

40 | Club Scrapbook 74 | 125 Essay 11 | Faces in the Club COMMUNICATIONS STAFF: Kevin Gaboury Communications Coordinator

Lisa House Advertising Sales Rep

Michole Jensen Communications Director

Jenna Miller Web Coordinator

Julia Omelchuck Graphic Designer/Ad Services Coordinator

Joseph Palazzo Electronic Graphic Designer

A D MI N I STRATIVE

ACTIVITI ES

ATHLETIC S

18 | 125th Anniversary 12 | Culinary Corner 19 | House Committee 23 | In Memoriam 21 | MAF 20 | MAF Honorariums 7 | Manager’s Column 5 | President’s Column 9 | Sports Shorts 20 | Transportation

45 | 20s/30s 45 | Book Groups 44 | Culture and Style 46 | Family Events 47 | Holiday Decorating 47 | Junior Events 48 | Listen and Learn 50 | Seniors 51 | Social Activities 42 | Theater 52 | Tickets – Malala Yousafzai 53 | Timbers

58 | Basketball 59 | Cycling 64 | Dance/Group Exercise 64 | Decathlon 66 | Early Birds 66 | Fitness 62 | Gymnastics 66 | Handball 67 | Karate 68 | Racquetball 68 | Squash 56 | Swimming 60 | Swimming – Juniors 61 | Tennis 69 | Triathlon & Running 69 | Walking & Hiking 54 | Wellness Program

Tony Roberts Communications Manager

Call Communications at 503-517-7220.

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

72 | Advertiser Index 14 | Calendar of Events 71 | MAC Marketplace 70 | Member Numbers

ON THE COVER Trail Blazers legend and MAC Member Coach Terry Porter sat down to discuss Pilots basketball, MAC camps, and how the Olympic Trials helped catapault him from a tiny state school to the NBA All-Star game. We also sat down with Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson, activist and artist Paige Powell, and Catering Operations Manager Matt Carter, who built the Lego replica of MAC in the Main Lobby.

Next month in The Winged M: • Farm-to-Table Dining with MAC’s Culinary Crew • 125 Ball AUGUST 2016

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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

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President Janice Marquis Vice President Linda Higgons Treasurer Scott Stevens Secretary Mike Wells

Trustees

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

s I write this column, the Wo m e n ’s L o c k e r Room has just closed for a five-month renovation project.

While some women feel this project is not necessary, and women members will definitely Janice Marquis be inconvenienced PRESIDENT during the remodel, this project is actually long overdue.

The Women’s Locker Room originally was constructed in 1965 and has had several additions and partial remodels, resulting in a maze-like configuration. Rusting pipes and compromised wet areas are in definite need of replacement. The temporary lockers and “beauty bar” area in the sub-basement are not ideal, but hopefully this temporary relocation will be satisfactory in the short-term.

We appreciate your patience and support during this construction period. The club is committed to providing you with the best facilities possible. As such, I think you will be very pleased with the outcome of the work that we have planned.

As president, in addition to attending many meetings, I also have the pleasure of attending a number of special social events. One such event I attended in June was Playschool Graduation: the Raspberry class, consisting of children 2 to 3 years old; the Blueberry class consisting of children 3 to 4 years old; and the Huckleberry class, with children 3 to 5 years old on their way to kindergarten. As they marched into the room, accompanied

by Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, they waved to their beaming parents. The ceremony was followed by a volume-filled lunch with a great deal of energy in the room. I sat next to John Luke, 5, who showed me a number of pictures of himself from “when he was young.”

My MAC Playschool, impressively managed

by Jenny Robinett, offers a safe, high-quality program for MAC’s youngest members. The play-based curriculum helps children achieve developmentally appropriate goals while having fun in a small group setting. Daily activities focus on each child’s cognitive, physical and social development. Children participate in story time, arts and crafts, snacks, active play and an occasional field trip.

Another great event I attended was the annual MAC Dance Recital at the Newmark Theater in June. This year’s recital was unique in that it celebrated the club’s 125th anniversary by performing dance styles of past eras accompanied by wonderful archival photos.

There are over 150 dancers of varying ages in the program, which is overseen by MAC Dance Manager and Head Coach Laura Haney. The 258 costumes and the choreography were fantastic, and the capacity audience watched everything from ballet to jazz to hiphop to tap to breakdancing to contemporary.

Nonprofit opportunities Are you involved with a local nonprofit organization that could benefit from talented professionals for a high-priority project or program? If so, Social Venture Partners Portland and its Encore Fellows program has 250 former Intel employees willing to expend 250,000 hours of service in the next year for qualified Oregon or Southwest Washington nonprofits, foundations, educational institutions and government programs. The Multnomah Athletic Foundation and the MAC Board of Trustees wish to ensure that members are aware of this opportunity to help improve non-profits and the service they provide our community.

Encore Fellows represents a broad range of skills and expertise. It receives a stipend from Intel in return for devoting 1,000 hours (half time for a year, full time for six months) on an approved high-priority project or new program development for a “work host” organization.

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Navy League For the third year in a row, MAC hosted a reception sponsored by the Navy League of the United States during Rose Festival week. It was an honor to mingle with the men and women in uniform who represented the Canadian and U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. Many of them confirmed there is truth to the rumor that Portland during the Rose Festival is one of the sailors’ favorite ports. A big thanks goes to Steve Easterday and Tom Stevenson, who organized this event, as well as a competitive basketball competition the next day.

Men’s Bar name change Numerous sounding boards have been submitted addressing the possible name change of the Men’s Bar. An ad hoc committee continues to receive comments, while also reviewing information provided to them by Club Archivist George Vogt with respect to the bar’s history and original naming. Since there is no definitive direction at this time, your opinion matters as to whether you feel the name should be changed, so please consider submitting a sounding board. The committee is not asking for name suggestions.

This is but a snapshot of an enormously diverse institution, in many ways more than simply an athletic club, attempting to meet both major components of the club – athletic and social. WM AUGUST 2016

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General Manager Norman Rich nrich@themac.com Senior Executive Assistant Melania Oppat moppat@themac.com Chief Financial Officer/AGM Tim Arbogast tarbogast@themac.com Executive Assistant Lindsay Halley ljoy@themac.com Security Manager Dennis Wright dwright@themac.com Controller Heather Bulloch hbulloch@themac.com Purchasing Manager Barry Kaufman bkaufman@themac.com Athletic Director Edward Stoner estoner@themac.com Assistant Athletic Director Lisa Virtue lvirtue@themac.com Aquatics Manager Jason Amos jamos@themac.com Court Sports Manager Dan Baggett dbaggett@themac.com Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle dduvauchelle@themac.com Gymnastics Manager Meg Doxtator mdoxtator@themac.com Outdoor Manager Chad Failla cfailla@themac.com Squash Manager Ashley Read aread@themac.com Youth Programs Manager Cathy Heinke cheinke@themac.com Communications Director Michole Jensen mjensen@themac.com Communications Manager Tony Roberts troberts@themac.com Facilities Director Elsa Lemoine elemoine@themac.com Maintenance Manager Larry Shoop lshoop@themac.com Housekeeping Manager Tony Arrington tarrington@themac.com Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry cmcmurry@themac.com Executive Chef Philippe Boulot pboulot@themac.com Catering Manager Dorcas Popp dpopp@themac.com Human Resources Director Alison Beppler abeppler@themac.com Member Services Director Josie Henderson jhenderson@themac.com Guest Services Manager Christine Natonek cnatonek@themac.com The -M-porium Manager Tonya Mitchell tmitchell@themac.com Member Events Manager Abby DenUyl adenuyl@themac.com Membership Manager Dave Hanna dhanna@themac.com www.theMAC.com

n an effort to be as transparent as possible, I want to share with our membership the current status and progress of our website system conversion.

We are reviewing our options and looking for the most cost-effective solution to meet memNorm Rich bers’ expectations.

GENERAL MANAGER Toward that goal, we have hired a thirdparty consultant who is working directly with management, the board and the Communications Committee to assess where we are and how best to accomplish the goals set out by the Communications Committee in 2014. Those goals were developed in response to an outside media firm’s audit of the Communications Department.

That audit gave the Communications Department favorable grades in all categories except the website and the mobile platform, which barely received passing grades. It recommended that MAC, “EVOLVE our website to meet members’ needs now, BUILD a member-friendly platform, FOSTER goodwill by bridging the gap between ideal user experience and member frustrations, CREATE personalization and sharing opportunities to reinforce membership satisfaction, and MODERNIZE communications to connect with young members and legacy prospects.”

Using these recommendations, the Communications Committee, staff and other member professionals went through a lengthy process to create a proposal, review and evaluate vendors, and lay out a plan to create and launch a custom web system that would achieve the original goals. Even with significant involvement from members and staff, this assignment was challenging. Some missteps, including incomplete goals, an overly optimistic “make-it-happen philosophy,” and too little testing resulted in the launch falling short.

About 3,000 members logged into the site during the launch. Initially, there were log-in issues and data transfers became extremely difficult to manage. A closer examination uncovered deeper systemic issues, including insufficient staffing for the project, a lack of technological expertise and processes, and insufficient funding. Also, most of the development work focused on the member experience with too little on staff support functions.

Significant work is still needed to fully achieve everything members and staff want

and need. Currently, the beta site is operational and the key functions of registration, reservation and member profiles work, although they need significant refining.

We are not alone in our challenges with technology, but we are not accustomed to falling short in reaching our goals. Our efforts have been dedicated to fulfilling staff and members’ wants and needs, and we will not stop trying to accomplish that. But we want to fully understand the risks and rewards and spend additional capital and operating funds wisely.

Our consultant believes the code developed on the new site was a good attempt, but more is needed to finish the job. Key features, such as seamlessly linking our database with website technology and creating a shopping cart for parents to register for camps and classes, are some of the most challenging tasks ahead.

Our technology adviser will stay fully engaged with the project until successfully concluded. I have a high level of confidence in our adviser, as do our trustees and the Communications Committee.

Also, since the original assessment, technology upgrades have been made available that we think should be considered to ensure our custom system makes the most sense financially and technologically. Doing nothing is an alternative, but probably not the best option to achieve a high level of member satisfaction.

We are a large club with thousands of members participating in hundreds of activities and expecting exceptional services. Finding a technology solution to meet as many of those needs at the highest satisfaction level possible requires significant resources. We must understand the costs to achieve this and be committed to allocating the resources necessary to accomplish those goals.

It has taken us time to fully examine our options. We expect a final decision in early September when we will update you again.

Once we develop an appropriate strategy, we will work with the Communications Committee and Board of Trustees to execute the plan and keep you informed.

Last, the MAC hosted a conference with the City Athletic Club Managers from around the country and Canada. We showed them what MAC is all about. I know we impressed them, and they understand what a great institution we are. We practiced the same philosophy we practice with members by attempting to exceed expectations. Their feedback was “this was the best conference ever held” and that our members and staff were “wonderful, welcoming and extraordinary.” We are proud of our accomplishments and always strive to excel in everything we do. WM AUGUST 2016

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s summer camps begin to wrap up and programming for fall gets finalized, I am happy to announce that Paul Reber will be joining MAC’s staff as the new Head Tennis Pro on Monday, Aug. 15. He will be working with the existing Ed Stoner ATHLETIC DIRECTOR assistant tennis pros, instructors and Tennis Committee to continue building upon the success and vibrancy of our tennis program.

It is a challenging task, keeping roughly 2,000 active members involved in a program that includes camps, classes, clinics, lessons, team play and open play for a wide variety of ages, levels and abilities of play, on just seven indoor and two outdoor courts. Yet this is a task for which the tennis pro search committee and I believe Paul is well suited.

New MAC Tennis Pro Paul Reber brings a wide variety of experience to the club, from junior titles to college-level coaching.

Paul is a native of Kamloops, British Columbia, and brings a lot of energy and passion to the position with a variety of experiences in the tennis world. He was the 1991 Canadian Junior Doubles Champion and the 1992 Canadian Junior Singles Champion.

Paul played collegiately at Arizona State, where he was a four-year letter winner.

He also served as an assistant tennis coach for 10 years at ASU, where he received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and history. Most recently, Paul served as the Director of Tennis for the Eugene Swim and Tennis Club, where he directed the use and programming for their 11 indoor and six outdoor courts. He also served as one of two U16 PNW Zonal team coaches this past July. Prior to that, Paul served eight years as the University of Oregon’s head coach for women’s tennis. Paul and his wife of 13 years, Dana, have two young boys, Owen and Griffin, and are excited to move to Portland.

I look forward to seeing you around the Club this month, enjoying the remainder of your summer, and possibly out on the tennis courts soon. WM

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

Climbing U.S. Sport & Speed Youth Nationals, Stone Summit, Kennesaw, Georgia, July 14-17 Sport Climbing Female 20th, Junior – Hannah Park 36th, Junior – Celia Diffley 25th, Category D – Sloane Warmkessel Male 16th, Junior – Ryan Patridge 29th, Junior – Zak Surma 42nd, Junior – Chris Lam 7th, Category A – Brett Walker 25th, Category B – Gabe Laurent 44th, Category B – Geoffrey Engel 21st, Category C – Sutton Warmkessel 11th, Category D – Aidan Schenk 13th, Category D – Jack Urness 44th, Category D – Julian Raaf (Please see the September Winged M for speed climbing results)

Gymnastics State Games of Oregon, MAC, June 18 1st vault, 2nd beam, 2nd floor, 2nd all-around, Women Optional, 18-25 – Nicole Ouchida 1st vault, bars, beam, floor and all-around, Women Optional, 26-35 – Cassandra Jusino 1st vault, bars, beam, floor and all-around, Women Optional, 45+ – Dina Guppy

Handball 66th USHA National Four-Wall Tournament, Lifetime Fitness Club, Fridley, Minnesota, June 14-19 1st, 75-plus Doubles – Ed Grossenbacher and partner 2nd, 75-plus Singles – Grossenbacher 2nd, B class Singles – Austin Biddle Regional Championships, Sunset Athletic Club, Beaverton, May 27-29 2nd, Open Doubles – Matt Steele and Sean Steele 1st, Men’s A class Singles – Stephen Stenberg 2nd, Men’s A class Singles – Josh Bateman 1st, Men’s B class Singles – Austin Biddle 2nd, Men’s C class Doubles – Mike Steele and partner 1st, Men’s 60 Singles – Dave Delaney 1st, Men’s 60 Doubles – Dave Steinberg and Delaney 1st, Men’s 70 Singles – Bill Flowers 1st, Men’s 70 Doubles – Grossenbacher and Steve Lee 2nd, Men’s 80 Doubles – Bob Gill and partner The Winged M relies upon individuals and committees to submit event results for the Club Scoreboard. To submit an item: Fill out a Club Scoreboard form providing the athlete’s name, sport, event, date and standing (first, second or third place) and submit the form to Athletic Services. Forms are available in Athletic Services.

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FACES IN THE CLUB Fifteen members of the MAC Climbing Team participated in U.S. Sport & Speed Youth Nationals at Stone Summit in Kennesaw, Georgia in July. It was the team’s largest-ever contingent at Nationals. Earlier this year, the team placed 13th in the nation at Bouldering National Championships, and finished the Sport and Speed portion of the season as the 11th overall team in the country. The team won two Regional Championships and secured two podium finishes at divisional championships. “I couldn’t be prouder of this group of coaches and athletes,” said Head Coach Drew White. “This group worked extremely hard this season, and we believed they could be special at the big events. MAC members should be proud of the way our young people competed, prepared and represented MAC and their families. Their efforts mark the most successful year in MAC climbing team history.”

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

New ski coach John Rust began ski coaching in 1985 and guiding in 1990, while successfully completing his education at the University of Idaho School of Law. He worked full-time coaching and guiding from 1994 through 2009, when he took the Community Education Program Director position for the Hood River School District. John has also spent 22 years coaching for the Mount Hood Meadows Race Team and Mount Hood Summer Ski Camps. Rust has guided Lhotse (the world’s fourth highest peak), Mount McKinley, and Mount Vinson in Antarctica, to name a few. He also has a 2004 ascent of The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite. John and his wife, Lisa, have a daughter and son.

Intermediate member Dylan Reid played in the 2017 World Outdoor Racquetball Championships in Huntington Beach, Calif., in July. He faced stiff competition in his first foray into outdoor play, losing to 13-time outdoor champion Rocky Carson.

Earlier this season, Reid scored a victory in the second round of the elite-level Tournament of Champions, featuring the world’s top pros.

Reid’s sporting success goes beyond racquetball.

As a senior at Washington University of St. Louis last year, he played in 28 games with the baseball team, making 12 starts at second base. He majored in mechanical engineering. A Lincoln High graduate, Reid also finished second in the country in high school racquetball.

Paul Reber has joined MAC as the new head tennis pro. Reber is a native of Kamloops, British Columbia, with a variety of tennis experiences. He was the 1991 Canadian Junior Doubles Champion and the 1992 Canadian Junior Singles Champion. Reber played collegiately at Arizona State, where he was a four-year letter winner.

He also served as an assistant tennis coach at ASU, where he received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and history.

Most recently, Paul served as the Director of Tennis for the Eugene Swim and Tennis Club. Prior to that, Reber served eight years as the University of Oregon’s head coach for women’s tennis. Paul and his wife Dana, have two young boys, Owen and Griffin.

Former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist Cade McNown joins MAC as a member coach this month. McNown was a four-year starter at UCLA, where he is the only quarterback in school history to go 4-0 against archrival USC. He still holds many of the school’s offensive records, and led the Bruins to a 10-2 record and Rose Bowl berth in 1998, his senior season. McNown ended the year third in voting for the Heisman Trophy. He was named MVP of the 1999 Senior Bowl. The Chicago Bears selected McNown with the 12th pick in the 1999 draft, and he played for the Bears, Dolphins and 49ers during his NFL career. McNown graudated from West Linn High School.

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Ed Grossenbacher won his 52nd national handball title, this time in doubles, at the 66th annual U.S. Handball Association Four-Wall National Tournament in Fridley, Minnesota, in June. The USHA considers anyone with 10 titles to be a Grand Master. Grossenbacher has won enough national titles for five players, and is starting to work on reaching the summit with 60 national wins.

The MAC handball great nearly collected two titles, losing in the final of the 75-plus singles division before teaming up with an Australian player to defeat a doubles team from Tuscon, Arizona that has played together for four years.

Grossenbacher serves on the Board of of the Alten Handball Foundation.

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CULINARY

The Sunset Bistro is a great destination for members to enjoy lunch, an evening cocktail or a relaxed summer evening.

Enjoy Summer on the Sun Deck I t has been fickle weather this year, 100 degrees in May and mid60s in July. All of us are rooting for August to break the trend and bring summer weather back to the Rose City. The Sunset Bistro and Splash have not had consistent weather so far this summer, but continue to be a favorite gathering place for members.

The chefs and bartenders continue to create new special food and drink options to keep Sunset Bistro and Splash welcoming and fresh. This summer the 20s and 30s committee has arranged several afterhours gatherings, the Senior Committee enjoyed two early evening gatherings with friends and singles 40+ are planning a singles mingle and meet event on Sunday, Aug. 21. The Sunset Bistro filled an outdoor social venue void missing since the old club house. It is a great destination for members to enjoy lunch, an evening cocktail or a relaxed summer evening.

Pulling Sunset Bistro together last year from unused equipment from the main kitchen remodel and adding new utilities and infrastructure this year, Sunset Bistro and Splash have come a long way. Colby Hayden, using his creative left brain on the set-up, and Philip Oswalt, using his culinary panache, have truly transformed the summer dining experience at the club. To continue developing the experience for the future will require additional equipment and infrastructure. More permanent structures designed to support the

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kitchen equipment, bar and service requirements will eventually be needed. Sunset Bistro is limited in the variety of options available, as it does not have the equipment nor infrastructure required of full service restaurant. Our team uses the current space to its maximum potential to offer as much variety of food and beverage as possible.

We appreciate all of the positive feedback we have received about the Sunset Bistro. Looking forward we are optimistic for more warm weather. We hope to see as many of our members as we can at Sunset Bistro and the Men’s Bar this summer and into the fall. WM

Restaurant Closures for the 125th Ball MAC is celebrating its 125th Anniversary with a ball the evening of Saturday, Sept. 24. During these festivities all restaurants, with the exception of Joe’s, will be in use as part of the celebration.

September 24 Restaurant Hours Sports Pub is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Joe’s is open 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Men’s Bar, Sunset Bistro and Splash are closed

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From the Bistro to the Men’s Bar this Fall As Labor Day approaches, planning begins for the transition from the Sunset Bistro back to the Men’s Bar. On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the main hours of operation transition back to the Men’s Bar and MACtinis, which are open for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday, with dinner beginning at 4 p.m. in MACtinis, and 5-9 p.m. in the Men’s Bar, Monday through Saturday. After Labor Day, Sunset Bistro and Splash are available from 4-9 p.m.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings through Sept. 23. The team works very hard to offer as much of the Sunset Bistro and Men’s Bar venues as we can, while balancing the ability to staff both in a cost-effective manner.

Oregon Berry Supper Club Executive Sous Chef Philip Oswalt crafts a menu using fresh local berries. The August Supper Club is from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Men’s Bar. Call 503-517-6630 to make a reservation. Free child care is available. Call 503-5177215 to reserve child care.

Where’s Chef?

MAC’s chefs participate in the popular Smoked! event, part of Feast Portland, from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

17, at The Fields. Feast takes place from Thursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 18. For more tickets and a complete schedule of events, visit www. feastportlandcom.

Wild About Game The meatiest celebration in the Northwest, is Sunday, Oct. 2 at Resort at the Mountain in Welches. This is the chance to rub shoulders with some of the top chefs, restaurateurs and food purveyors in the Northwest, and get an insider’s view of the local food industry.

abor is the largest expense in most businesses and MAC is no different.

As new legislation from the State Legislature increases wages, we look for reasonable solutions to offset these changes in the most equitable fashion possible. In last month’s Winged M, there was a culinary article addressing the new 3 percent labor surcharge on all checks in the Men’s Bar, Sports Pub and Catering beginning September 1. This surcharge is not a gratuity. It is intended to offset the rising wages influencing the club and every business in Oregon.

The increase in wages will have an effect throughout the club. The escalating minimum wage puts pressure on many club jobs already above minimum wage. This compounding effect is already felt in the city of Portland, in the job market and with the cost of goods. As we work on the 2017 budget we are looking ahead, focusing on a balanced approach with fiscal responsibility as our guiding principle.

All indications and prognosticators see many changes coming to the service industry in the next several years. Currently the club employs many wonderful staff members who are dedicated to making the member experience the best they can. The professional service staff of the Men’s Bar, MACtinis and Sports Pub still depend on the generous gratuity of our members to support their families and make ends meet.

Moving forward with this measured approach, it is important that we always try to reach an acceptable balance. The 3 percent surcharge will help offset labor increases for the 2017 and 2018 budgets. Even small changes in how we do business can cause discomfort and uncertainty. We hope that members and staff will find this approach to be transparent and straightforward. WM

RESTAURANT HOURS Joe’s: MONDAY-FRIDAY 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

Men’s Bar/MACtinis: THURSDAY-SATURDAY 4-9 p.m.

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

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

Sunset Bistro/Splash: MONDAY-SUNDAY noon-9 p.m.

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AUGUST 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Ride a double decker tour bus to Indio Spirits for a tour and tastings.

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Wednesday, Aug. 3 CONCACAF Champions League, Timbers vs. C.D. Dragon, Stadium Terrace, 7 p.m. – No tickets necessary

Friday, Aug. 5

Smoothies and Bocce Party Friday, Aug. 5 5:45 a.m.

North Park Blocks Enjoy an early morning round of bocce and refreshments.

Brown Bottle Society, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 14

Sunday, Aug. 7

50-meter Pool closed through Saturday, Aug. 27

Timbers vs. Sporting KC, Stadium Terrace, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 17

Early Birds Chardonnay Smoothies & Bocce Party, North Park Blocks, 5:456:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Tickets on sale for Timbers vs.

Philadelphia Union on Sept. 17, 10 a.m.

Tickets on sale for Timbers vs. Real Sale Lake on Sept. 10, 10 a.m.

Listen and Learn: College Admissions: What You Need to Know, 6:30-8 p.m.

Fall Class Registration Day, At Your Service, 7 a.m.

Outdoor 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Strohecker Park, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 6

Saturday, Aug. 13

Dance Company Auditions, Studio Two, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 18 Tennis Summer Barbecue, Gabriel Park, 6-8 p.m.

Family Art on the Patio, 4:30-6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

AT YOUR SERVICE

Have a Question? Send a Text Do you have a question about an event? Are you looking for a dining reservation? Need to know if a class is still available? Now, you can text At Your Service to find the answer.

In October, MAC began offering a text messages service that allows At Your Service staff to assist members and guests more efficiently and make it easier to get answers on the go. Text your question to 503-517-7235 during At Your Service’s open hours and receive an answer within minutes.

At Your Service is open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Need help learning how to text? Stop by At Your Service on the first floor. Contact At Your Service Supervisor Kevin Pollack at kpollack@themac.com or 503-517-7240 with questions. WM

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IMPORTANT MAC PHONE NUMBERS Phone No. Department

YOUTH PROGRAMS

A Little Love and Logic Goes a Long Way Parents of young children are often looking for tools to help relieve some of the stresses of parenting. With that in mind, Youth Programs is sponsoring a series of Love and Logic seminars from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 21 and running through October.

Love and Logic is a common-sense approach that provides parents with easy-to-learn skills that create respect, responsibility and good decision making in children. Love and Logic is a well-known and trusted name that helps parents remain calm and productive in today’s challenging social climate.

These classes include free child care. For more information, contact Jenny Robinett at 503-517-7217 or jrobinett@themac.com

Summer Spirits Social, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 20 Supper Club, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, West Ballroom, 7-11 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 21 50-meter Pool closed through Saturday, Aug. 27 125th Anniversary Cycling, Amber Glen parking lot, Hillsboro, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

125th Anniversary Golf Event, Colwood Golf Center, 2-5 p.m.

40+ Singles Mingler on the Sun Deck, 4-6 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 22 Listen and Learn: Theodore Roosevelt’s Conservation Legacy, 6:30-8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 25 Underground Portland Walking Tour, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 26 My MAC Playschool Open House; Raspberry, Activities Classroom, 4-5 p.m.; Strawberry, Middle MAC, 4-5 p.m.; Blueberry, Activities Classroom, 5-6 p.m.; Cranberry, Middle MAC, 5-6 p.m.; Huckleberry, Junior Lounge, 5-6 p.m.

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

Reservations

Saturday, Aug. 27

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

NACAD Golf Tournament, The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Course

CLUB HOURS

Wibit open swim, West Pool, 12:30-2 p.m.

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

50/50 Wine, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 28 NACAD Golf Tournament, The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Course Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders, Stadium Terrace, 2 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 29 T.O.N.E. in Ten new session begins

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

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

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

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125th Anniversary Events in August Sunday, Aug. 21: 125 Ride – MAC’s family community cycling event open to everyone and benefiting MAF and Special Olympics. Rides for the whole family. For more information and registration, go to www.mac125ride.com.

Sunday, Aug. 21: MAC’s Family Golf event featuring activities for the whole family.

Monday, Aug. 22: Listen and Learn event featuring a Teddy Roosevelt impersonator presenting information on America’s national parks centennial celebration.

For more information on MAC 125th Anniversary events, go to theMAC.com or check out the digital sign on the main floor of the clubhouse.

MAC Volunteer Heroes by Kirsten Leonard, MACREACH Julie McMurchie, Kathy Schroeder and Kristin Krueger, list parents and in-laws as role models; no doubt their families are, in turn, awed by their accomplishments.

From decades of board work at St. Paul Lutheran to rebuilding wells in El Salvador and supporting a village clinic in rural Uganda, these women have gone to all corners of the earth to make the world better.

Kathy taught her children, during their time in China, to leave each person with a positive impression of America.

When Kristin left her career,

she wasn’t certain how to become involved. Julie, a fellow kindergarten mom and friend of Kathy’s, reached out and a running circle was formed that would also hike, cycle, and celebrate birthdays and holidays. In turn, Kristin found and shared Girls on the Run. Julie discussed her board work with Compassion & Choices. And Kathy?

Kristin responds, “You’d ask Kathy ‘What are you going to do today?’ and hear, ‘I’m going to make dinner for 50, assemble 200 packets and do the taxes for the church’. She tired us out!”

All three agreed that while they are involved in different pursuits, their organizations benefit from seeking solutions from each other.

Kathy described the process as “sounding boards”.

Kristin, through lay ministry, visits a 90-year-old whose independence and ability to form community she greatly admires. Kathy brings people to Girl Scout benefits to educate them about scouting.

And both agree that Julie is really good at having social events, which introduce people to causes and gets others involved.

And as we talked, Kathy was trying to organize her friends in yet another volunteer effort.

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Members who donated $1,000 to support 125th Anniversary events and activities • Scott and Linda Andrews • Kim & John Bradley • Stan Baumhofer • Brown Bottle Society • Robin & John Costic • Diana Callaway • Doug & Paula Dawley • Jamie Daigle

• Sarita Dua • Richard Horswell • In memory of Cornelia P. Flynn • Skip & Patsy Frank • MacGregor Hall • John Herman • Nancy & John Herpers

• Honoring David Horstkotte’s year at MAC • William Jones, III • McAlpin Award Recipients • Win McCormack • Men of the Board • Marlis Miller & Dennis Thompson

• Robert L. Moir • Roscoe Nelson III • Kandis & Bob Nunn • James Perkins • Julie Reiersgaard • Sarah & Chris Remy • M. Burke Rice • Craig Ruble

• Jordan Schnitzer • George Spencer • Trustee/anonymous • Victor Petroff • Women of the Board

Contact John Herman, MAC125th@theMAC.com for sponsorship opportunities. See the At Your Service desk for a Club 125 underwriters form.

ADMINISTRATIVE HOUSE

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

Rules reminders: Abuse of member, nonmember or staff: Including, but not limited to, verbal or nonverbal offense, inappropriate gestures or threatening language.

Behavior unbecoming a member: Any behavior that is deemed inappropriate for a member of Multnomah Athletic Club, regardless of reference to a specific club rule.

Disorderly conduct: Including, but not limited to, disruptive behavior or intoxication-related behavior in the clubhouse, on other club properties or while participating in club-related activities.

Disregard for guest policies: Knowingly violating guest policies, including, but not limited to: failing to register athletic or social guests; failing to pay applicable guest fees; disregarding frequency restrictions for athletic guests or failing to comply with any aspect of current guest policies.

Theft or attempted theft: Including theft of club property, products or services, and member, nonmember or staff property.

Photography: Never permitted in wet areas.

Personal photography or video recording is permitted in other areas of the club or clubsponsored event for personal use, or specific club purpose with the prior consent of all those whose image or voice is captured.

Sanctions • A 38-year-old member with 10 years’ tenure was suspended for two months for behavior unbecoming a member for conduct at a reciprocal club, and one month for entering the club through the loading dock outside of club hours.

• A 67-year-old member with 15 years’ tenure was suspended for three months for behavior unbecoming a member for failing to leave a note with contact information or to notify security in an attempt to contact the victim after hitting another vehicle while driving in the parking lot.

• A 15-year-old junior member was suspended for six months for lending a membership card. The member attempted to sneak a nonmember into the club by supplying him with a family member’s account number.

• A 25-year-old intermediate member was

suspended for 22 months for the following charges: abuse of members, nonmembers or staff; behavior unbecoming a member; disorderly conduct; and disregard for guest policies. The member brought in two social guests, but only signed in one. The member and his guests were using profanity in the club and the member used abusive language toward staff.

• An 18-year-old intermediate member was suspended for two months for disregard for guest policies. The member introduced nine social guests, but only signed seven of them in. Several of the guests were seen absent the member’s company within the club, and the guests used the athletic facility without the member having purchased athletic guest passes.

• A 16-year-old junior member was suspended for one year for theft or attempted theft. The member attempted to steal a shirt and candy from Mporium.

• Four junior members 11 to 14 years of age were each suspended for two months for disregard of guest policies. The members attempted or were involved in an attempt to sneak a nonmember into the club.

• Two senior members with 24 years’ tenure and 14 years’ tenure were each suspended for two months for disregard for guest policies. In separate incidents the members both sponsored two guests who were later seen absent their company in the clubhouse.

• Ten junior members were found in violation of Club Rules for abuse of members, nonmembers or staff. Three of those members also were found in violation of Club Rules for taking a photograph without the prior consent of the subject. The members were involved with an Instagram account that denigrated and/or belittled MAC employees and contributed to the feed. o Six of the junior members were suspended for one month each for abuse of members, nonmembers or staff and were required to submit a letter of apology before reinstatement. o One junior member received a letter of reprimand for abuse of members, nonmembers or staff. o Two of the junior members were suspended for two months for abuse of members, nonmembers or staff and a rules violation and were required to submit a letter of apology before reinstatement. o One junior member was suspended for one month for abuse of members, nonmembers or staff and a rules violation. The member took a photo of an employee without prior consent in the club and posted that photo to social media. This photo was copied and used on another person’s Instagram account that denigrated and/or belittled MAC employees. WM

Yoga Pants, Other Items Allowed In September 2015, the Dress Code was relaxed to include clean yoga pants or leggings (Spandex pants), basketball shorts and tennis attire in social areas. Capri Spandex pants are allowed, as long as they cover at least the knee. Spandex workout tops are never allowed, even when worn with nonathletic bottoms. Social areas include the Main Lobby, Reading Lounge, Terrace, Cornerstone Lounge, Centennial Lounge, second-floor hallway and the Sports Pub. Athletic attire is only permitted in social areas from opening until 6:30 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends and holidays.

Additional rules apply for the Men’s Bar, MACtinis, Game Room, Sunset Bistro and Splash. Please see the Club Rules at https://themac.com/ group/pagesclub-rules-and-bylaws for details.

Sibling Supervision Rule Change The board recently approved a change to Club Rules that allows older sibling members (ages 14 and older) to care for younger sibling members (under 10) while at MAC. Previously, children younger than age 7 were not allowed in the clubhouse at any time without an adult age 18 or older. Juniors ages 7 to 10 must be in a supervised or monitored area, or actively on the way between these areas, at all times if they are not with an adult or a member sibling who is 14 years old or older.

The rule was changed after a sixmonth pilot program testing the change. No negative impacts were reported during the pilot. WM

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ADMINISTRATIVE MAF

Multnomah Athletic Foundation Memorials Honored names are in bold.

Tom Becic, Sr. Richard Ellegood Marilyn Deering Howard and Fran Hermanson Alan Lippman Owen and Lynn Blank Harry and Joanne Glickman Elaine Savinar William J Macy Anne Barbey Petter Moe Howard and Fran Hermanson Memorials benefit Multnomah Athletic Foundation, which provides community grants and postsecondary scholarships focused on promoting athletic participation in the Portland metropolitan area. Contributions made to the foundation are tax-deductible.

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TriMet and MAC provide an incentive for members to use public transportation when commuting to the club. On any day of the week, At Your Service exchanges a TriMet ticket or transfer for a free return ticket on the same day. On major congestion days, including Timbers’ game days, members receive two tickets per receipt. For more information, contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235 or atyourservice@themac.com. WM

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Program description, examples of previous fellowships and the match process may be found on SVPP’s website. The volume of applicants necessitates that SVPP staff cannot respond to individual calls or emails with potential work hosts until an application and job description(s) have been submitted. There is a rolling application process, so the sooner an organization’s application is submitted, the sooner it is responded to.

Submit applications to www.socialventurepartners.org/portland/encore-fellows/ intel-sponsored-encore-fellows/ As a member of the MAC and MAF community, please help spread the word by sharing this community outreach opportunity. WM AUGUST 2016

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In Memoriam William “Bill” Graeper Sept. 23, 1937-May 18, 2016 Senior family preferred member William “Bill” Graeper died May 18. He was 78.

Bill was born Sept. 23, 1937, in Portland to William and Ruth Graeper. He attended Alameda Grade School and Grant High School, graduating in 1955. He attended the University of Oregon graduating in three and half years in spring 1959. Bill was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. In 1959, he married Helen Bender, and at the time of his death had a wonderful marriage of 57 years.

They lived for most of their married life in the Dunthorpe area of Multnomah County. In his early business years, Bill worked for Aetna Life Insurance, rising to assistant general agent in 1963. He left Aetna to join his father as general manager of Aurora Telephone.

Following the merger of that business in 1968, he founded GVNW, a telephone consulting company, which survives to this day.

At the time of his death he was owner of a thriving language service business, Certified Languages International in Portland.

Bill was very active in his community.

Among some of his accomplishments were: board member of Delaunay Institute for Mental Health, fundraiser for Columbia Pacific Council Boy Scouts of America, chairman of the Portland Chapter of the American Heart Association, vestryman of Christ Episcopal Church, founding member of the Association of Language Companies, and chair of many committees of this national trade association. He was active to the end of his life in his Grant High School group, the Good Ol Guys; his college groups, May Day and Old Ducks; and his walking group.

He was a member of the University Club of Portland.

Bill is survived by his wife, Helen; children, Tracey Hill (Jim), Kristin Quinlan and William Chip J.B. Graeper (Emily); grandchildren, Hunter Thurston Lee and Christopher Lee (Tracey), Andrew and Austin Quinlan (Kristin), and Augustus, Bender and May Graeper (Chip and Emily Graeper); siblings, Michael Graeper, Karen Filley and Steven Graeper; and cousins, Peter Roberts and Nancy Kuhlman. Cremated remains will be in River View Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Jean Halling Jan. 27, 1927-May 18, 2016 Unconventional, adventurous, unforgettable. Born Jan. 27,1927, to Ma Halling (Ruth) and Big Daddy (George), senior preferred

member Jean Halling left us for another adventure May 18, 2016.

Jean grew up in Portland, attended Lincoln High School and graduated from the University of Oregon where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She maintained lifelong friendships with many members. She went on to teach high school chemistry, biology, the gamut of science courses. (Her science experiments failed on occasion how her students loved that!) Jean taught at Woody Wilson, Grant, Beavo, Sunset and Lake Washington in Kirkland, Wash., where her booming voice echoed through the halls instructing her students to toss the crudlies in the bucket. She taught at the French American School in Paris and taught English in Russia where an early adventure found her with other furtive American visitors plastering Pendleton Roundup posters around Red Square.

Teacher, world traveler, bridge player, opera lover, free spirit, generous heart, Jean left an indelible impression on every person she met. She surfed in Hawaii, skied Mount Hood, explored South Africa, adopting, so to speak, Kate the Kid. Everywhere Jean went, people vividly remembered her and she sometimes dubbed them with pet names. Many of us never knew the real names of her friends because she had nicknames for us all. Women friends were simply Dolly. But you who knew her know the names she gave them! Marco Polo, Brother Bix, Rose Nose to name a few.

She often was found on the golf course with one of her dogs who raced uncontrollably around the course. She was seldom without a dog. George the Afghan, who snatched entire steaks off the kitchen counter of homes and an occasional restaurant, was possibly the most infamous. But she always had an errant dog, Willie and Bear among them, who were totally unmindful of her demands to Come.

Jean was a loyal and supportive friend, an elegant and gracious hostess who welcomed all into her homes. From the family Cannon Beach house overlooking the ocean to her floating home on the Willamette River at the Portland Rowing Club, friends and neighbors dropped in regularly. Her annual gatherings for the Christmas boat parade drew such large crowds that her houseboat was in jeopardy of sinking.

Jean was an avid student throughout her life. She was constantly concerned about the pollution she watched flowing up her beloved Willamette River and sometimes followed in her boat trying to identify the source of such crime.

She is survived by her brother, George Halling (Seattle); nephews, David Halling (Seattle), Mark Halling (Portland) and John Halling and their families; and untold

numbers of friends. Remembrances may be made to Public Broadcasting’s Science Friday.

Frank ‘Bob’ Robert Hedges Oct. 14, 1928-July 1, 2016 Senior preferred member and former MAC assistant manager Frank ‘Bob’ Robert Hedges died July 1. He was 87.

Bob was born in Portland to Frank Kelly Hedges and Swanhild Inger Hedges. He attended Ockley Green grade school and graduated from Jefferson High School, Class of 1947. Bob graduated from Oregon State College in 1951 and was a proud member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Based in San Francisco, Bob served three years in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War. He married Anne Radcliff Forristel in 1958 and welcomed a daughter, Molly, and a son, John. Anne passed away in 1977.

Bob owned Hedges Hardware with his dad, Frank, in Independence. Bob became assistant manager of Multnomah Athletic Club, general manager of the Portland Golf Club, vice president and general manager of Charbonneau Golf Club, general manager of the Arlington Club, interim general manager of Waverley Country Club and Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club consultant. In 1985, Bob was elected president of the Club Managers Association of America. He was an honorary member of the Club Secretaries and Managers Association of London, England, and founder of The Distinguished Clubs of the World, an 85-member group consisting of 100-year-old traditional private city clubs from all over the world. Bob served on the National Restaurant Association board of directors then became a private consultant with Bob Hedges and Associates, Executive Search firm. He was a charter member of Tournament Golf Foundation.

Bob was an enthusiastic traveler having visited six of the seven continents in the world. He enjoyed skiing, sailing, golf and was a very active “do-it-yourself master of all projects.”

He was a member of the Arlington Club, Multnomah Club, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club and founder of the Horney Ski Club. Bob is survived by his children, Molly Hedges Clarey (Tom) and John Kelly Hedges (Pam Hannan) of Portland; grandchildren, Megan (Elliot) Howard, Campbell Clarey, and Kennedy and Blake Hedges; brother, Denny (Judy) of Corvallis; and two nephews. Friends are invited to a celebration of life from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at the Multnomah Athletic Club. Remembrances may be made to The Evans Scholars Foundation, One Briar Road, Golf, IL 60029. WM AUGUST 2016

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A New Basketball Journey

Terry Porter The University of Portland coach talks about how the game is changing, coaching his sons, playing for a tiny midwest college and giving back to the community.

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Terry Porter’s players at the University of Portland will often be underdogs when they take the floor at the Chiles Center this winter. They’ll be striving to make their mark in a college basketball landscape littered with big-money programs, big-conference powerhouses and rising mid-majors. Perhaps more than any other coach in the game, Porter understands what they’re up against.

Before he became one of the best Blazers in history, before he coached in the NBA, before he served on nonprofit boards and became a pillar of the Portland community, and long before he took the head coaching gig at the University of Portland, the Milwaukee native played guard at tiny University of WisconsinStevens Point.

It’s an unlikely springboard to NBA stardom, but Porter made it work. And while he’s currently busy trying to rebuild a program with just two NCAA Tournament appearances on its resume, he still makes time for a little coaching at MAC, taking part in a weeklong basketball camp in June.

How did you get involved with MAC? When I moved back to Portland, I looked at MAC and looked at a couple of different options of how to get in. They had a member coach slot available and it worked out really well.

This summer at MAC, you worked with younger basketball players, the 6 to 10 age group. What’s that like?

When you have a chance to teach kids that age, it’s important to teach them the fundamentals and make sure they have a good foundation, give them a good, sound base for if they decide to pursue the sport later. Sometimes it’s just nice to be with them and inspire them and talk about your journey, how hard it was to get here, but how rewarding it is in the long run.

You’re in the Boys and Girls Club of America’s Hall of Fame.

How did you get involved with the organization?

I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the Boys and Girls Club played a huge part in my development as a kid. It gave me a chance to learn some life lessons. I learned how to swim there. I got to play basketball indoors instead of outside on the blacktop. My family moved around the city to multiple neighborhoods, but in

every area there was a club that I knew I could go and feel safe. I knew there would be counselors there who would teach us to do the right thing. It kept kids off the street. We could play games and have fun but learn about important things as well – doing the right thing, making the right decisions, attending class. They taught me that it’s important to keep the right people around.

You grew up in Milwaukee and lived in many different places, but returned to Portland. What brought you back?

Two of my kids were born here and this community has always been great to me and my family. The Blazers organization gave a kid from Stevens Point a chance when a lot of NBA teams wouldn’t, so it’s always had a special spot in my heart. So when we sat down to decide where to make a home, the family decided Portland was the place. We’ve had a home here since ’85 and we’ve always come back to visit, no matter where we’ve been. We have so many lifelong friends here, and more importantly, our kids have been able to maintain friendships with people they’ve grown up with.

Earlier this year, Gilgamesh Brewing released The Terry Porter, with $2 from each bottle benefiting Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. How did that come about?

Gilgamesh approached me about doing it in the fall. Porters are associated with the fall and winter, and there was an obvious play off of the name, so we thought it would work well in this market.

They said, “Let’s get a charity involved.” At the time, I was on the board at Doernbecher and they were starting a fundraiser to build a house on the South Waterfront, a place where families can stay while their kids are getting treatment. We had a conversation and Doernbecher said, “yeah.” After that it was just rolling up our sleeves and coming up with a formula that would taste good and appeal to people in the market. It went great. People from everywhere in the state have come up and they said, “Thank you so much, we had a personal experience with Doernbecher and they did everything they could to help our kids get better.” It’s been great the way the community embraced it and got behind it. It Continued on page 27 AUGUST 2016

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You just made an appearance on NPR’s quiz show, Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me. How did you wind up on the show?

I didn’t know much about the show. They called and asked me to do it, and I did some reasearch. The show is spectacular.

I had a blast. A ton of people I know said, “You’re going to be on? I listen to that show every Saturday!” They got a new fan in me. Now I listen to it or podcast it every week. I love the wit of the panel and the hosts. It’s a fun vibe.

You’ve been involved in the NBA for more than 30 years. Why did you jump to the college game?

It was the right opportunity – being here in town, being a part of the University of Portland, it’s such a great place. One of my sons (Franklin) played at St. Mary’s last year so I’m familiar with the conference, and the competition is good. I spent a lot of time traveling and watching the schools play. I thought it was a good opportunity to get involved at the collegiate level in my backyard. It’s exciting to work on getting this program built back up to where it’s talked about as being one of the better programs in the conference. And we understand that there will be challenges, but there are also opportunities.

You had a recruiting opportunity. Your youngest son, Malcolm, is coming to play at the University of Portland.

(Laughs) It’s very important that you know the decision maker, and I know her, so I had an inside chance to close the deal. It’s the first recruit I got, and I had a great feel I would be able to make it happen. It’s funny stuff, in regards to kids talking. I heard, “Dad, you gotta’ recruit me now.”

Man, you’ve got four walls and a roof over your head. I’ve been recruiting you for 18 years. See what I’ve provided for you?

Look around! It’s a pleasure. I’m excited to be able to have both boys (Terry’s other sone, Franklin, recently transferred from St. Mary’s).

It has to be special to be able to coach both of your sons.

Yeah, it’s very special. I’m so blessed to be able to have that opportunity. You try to build life memories with your family – what’s a better life memory than being able to coach them for four years? So many dads spend time in the gym coaching their sons and trying to develop them, but to be able to coach them at the D1 level is so special.

From a dad’s perspective, there is always some concern with coaching your kids. I

Terry Porter has some fun with campers during his annual summer basketball camp in MAC’s West Gym in June. Due to recruting rules at the college level, Porter now sticks to teaching younger campers at the club. think there will be some adjustments for us, but in the end I think it’s going to work out.

It’s been a long time since the Pilots have been in the NCAA Tournament.

What will it take to get back there?

First and foremost, we have to build an identity. When I look at teams that have success in our conference, they’ve been able to build an identity and a tradition, and that attracts kids that you hope will take you to the next level. We need to build a tradition and a style of play that kids are attracted to and fans will come out and support. Play man-to-man, play with pace and space – just try to play uptempo.

Today’s game is all about playing with guys who are multi-talented and who do multiple things on the court. Defensively, we have to do a better job than we did last year of guarding people and being more consistent.

Do the trends in the pro game – like the small ball Golden State plays – affect the college game?

I think with the college game, you talk about mid-majors and the schools that don’t have a lot of size, they’ve always had three guards. I think colleges played that way before the pros. There have been teams that played small ball before Golden State, but they have a very unique

skill set. In our time, you couldn’t have a 6-foot-8 guy play center. How could he guard Kareem or Patrick Ewing or Shaq?

How could he guard Shaq? But at the college level you don’t get those types of bigs, so a lot of teams play small. When I grew up, if you reached 6-foot-8, a coach wouldn’t let you go outside of five feet from the rim. Now, you see seven footers and they can’t wait to get out on the perimeter and start shooting threes.

Think about it, (Kristaps) Porzingis is 7-3 and he’s shooting threes. Imagine that in the ’60s or ’70s. It’s changing with the times. It’s become a position-less game.

When I played you had to have a three, a four. You used to have enforcers, Maurice Lucas types. You can’t even have that nowadays. Now it’s about who can be the most versatile, how can we find a guy who can play two or three spots, or you’ve got Lebron playing four or five spots.

This year’s U.S. Olympic basketball team is a collection of hand-picked pros. But it was different 30 years ago.

Talk about your experience trying out for the ’84 team.

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Building a Champion

Merritt Paulson The Timbers owner talks about winning a championship in Portland, the future of soccer in America and crashing the list of the country’s “big four” sports

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When Merritt Paulson was growing up outside of Chicago in the 1980s, America clearly favored four sports, and soccer wasn’t among them. The U.S. Men’s National Team was in the midst of a 40-year World Cup drought, and Major League Soccer was still a distant vision. But when Paulson was looking to buy a sports franchise, it was a different story. The owner of the Timbers and Thorns entered MLS during a period of rapid expansion, with pergame attendance surpassing the NBA and NHL, and more growth on the horizon. But Paulson didn’t buy a team just to have a hobby.

He’s here to win, and he managed to do that in just five years, bringing Portland its biggest sporting victory since the 1970s.

How did you get involved with MAC? When I bought the team in 2007, it was the United Soccer League and the Portland Beavers. That’s when we joined. It was terrific.

Obviously there’s a long relationship in terms of the stadium and the club. I actually did the press conference when I bought the teams in the MAC. I’m at MAC mainly for lunches and things like that. My kids use it all of the time. Both of my daughters learned to swim there, they do tennis classes, they have birthday parties there, so there is a lot of family use.

Where you always a soccer fan, or is it something that’s grown over time?

I’ve been a soccer fan for a long time. I played youth soccer like so many other kids, but most of my life, I followed soccer more every four years through the World Cup. Honestly, when I was young, I followed other sports more closely. I was always a huge sports fan in general, growing up in Chicago. Really dating back to 2002, and then with the purchase of the team, I became more and more interested in soccer as a sport and as a fan, but also in seeing the growth potential for MLS in this country.

Are you seeing a difference in how Americans look at soccer? Has it earned a place at the table among the big four?

One hundred percent. I rarely am going to quote (radio personality) Colin Cowherd, I would probably disagree with him more often than not, but he just came out and said soccer is the fourth

sport now, ahead of hockey. Regardless of where you fall, there is no question soccer is growing and occupies a larger mind share with Millennials and young America than some of the more historically ingrained sports do. Odds are, if you’re under 40 in this country, you’re a bigger soccer fan than if you’re over 40. It’s a sport that resonates with young Americans, and that’s a positive for the long-term prospects and the continued growth of of the world’s game here in the United States. It’s a positive as well with sponsors.

That’s a demographic that people want to hit.

You’ve had incredible success with attendance. You have a huge wait list for season tickets. What’s the key?

There’s no question we’re Soccer City U.S.A., but the reality is, high demand for tickets is the rule rather that the exception, especially with the new franchises. Frankly, it’s some of the original franchises that have issues. They maybe don’t have a new stadium yet or they started off their marketing efforts gearing everything toward soccer moms and dads, and it’s a whole different deal now, going after Millennials and young America and the supporter culture, but the newer teams are all doing well. Look at the average attendance league-wide and it’s a terrific story. And that’s a bigger story than Portland and a bigger story than the Pacific Northwest.

It’s really a story of soccer in America. Who would have thought that Kansas City would have been selling out all of their games like they do? And Atlanta, which is a market that I had questions about, they apparently have over 25,000 deposits for season tickets. It’s definitely something where we’re seeing a lot of growth nationwide.

The Timbers Army has a reputation for traveling well, and Portland is known as the best crowd in MLS. Can you talk about the loyalty of the fanbase?

The team is their DNA and a big part of their identity. It’s not just tuning into the game, it’s more of a lifestyle and a culture thing.

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Merritt Paulson Continued from page 29 in are quite impressive, and they probably don’t get enough credit. They certainly travel as well as any other supporters’ group, with the irony being we’ve got one of the more geographically challenged clubs in terms of the miles we log as a team based on where PDX is located and the number of connections we have to take relative to direct flights. But the Timbers Army travel better than any other supporters’ group. Rest assured that at every single game, whether it’s D.C., New York, Philly, we’re going to have a robust and loud section of away supporters.

You’re active on social media, and most athletes are too. How has that changed sports?

There is so much social media that surrounds sports and athletes today. It changes the game for the players. It certainly changes the way they can build their own brand and build relationships in a community and control their message. You have players announcing trades on their own social media outlets. It’s part and parcel with a change in the overall media industry. But there’s also risk there too. Everytime you tweet it’s a press conference, and it’s easy to undo a lot of good direct interaction with fans and everything else in one foolish, emotional tweet. I think it’s a double-edged sword. The level of scrutiny that today’s athletes and public figures are subject to, it’s a totally different level than what it used to be. Prior generations of athletes couldn’t connect and control their message the same way, but at the same time they had a lot more privacy than today’s generation does.

Let’s talk last year’s playoff run. What were you thinking during the shootout versus Kansas City?

I literally walked out four or five times, and I was in the tunnel for a lot of our key conversions. I didn’t want to see Kansas City celebrating on our field. I would hear the fans cheer when something big happened, and I’d come out, and I got superstitious about key moments. I actually watched Adam Kwarsey kick the winner from the stairway into the locker room. I probably only watched 50 percent of the kicks live.

It was nerve wracking, to say the least.

A lot of fans weren’t sure what would happen next, with multiple overtimes and working through the entire roster.

We never had a big game decided by PKs, period, since we’ve been here, and it’s very rare in soccer to go through 11 PKs. You recycle back through if it’s still a dead heat.

Paulson believes MLS can rival the world’s best leagues someday.

Pretty amazing. That’s a great example of how in sports, truth is stranger than fiction. It’s the ultimate reality TV, and you can’t make up some of that stuff. Anytime you walk through the doors, you don’t know what you’re going to witness. You could see the goal of the year, you could see a game like that one. It was a really special night. I figured after that night it was going to be our year. I had a strong sense.

The championship game and your ensuing welcome back to Portland must have been pretty incredible.

It was surreal. Valeri scored his goal right when I was getting back to my seat from being on the field. All of the events, from the celebration after the game with the players to landing at PDX with thousands of people lining the departure level to the parade, which was monsoon rain with only a day’s notice. I didn’t expect anybody but diehards and we had over 20,000 lining that group of blocks. It was amazing, it really was. I kept pinching myself and making sure I was enjoying it, which I did.

Other teams have tried to build a franchise around a few marquee names, maybe guys at the end of their careers coming from another league. You built your team in a different way. Was that a conscious decision?

It was very conscious. We wanted a sustainable path to success. Nobody thought that meant overpaying for a 34 year old coming over to MLS to cash in on the last leg of his career. We built our team with guys like Diego Valeri. Even when we missed, like on Kris Boyd, I think he was 27 or so when we signed him. We looked at people we felt like were in the sweet

spot of their career, with some of their best soccer ahead of them. We’ve developed the roster with an eye toward the future, and that’s a product of our general manager Gavin Wilkinson’s vision. He’s done a great job. We’ve never had to rely on names to put butts in seats here, it’s all about the team. It’s funny, because now we have bona fide stars on the team. Darlington Nagbe, Diego Valeri, Fanendo Adi, Diego Chara, those guys are all stars, and not just stars in Portland, but stars in the league.

You were initially the only owner to back a National Women’s Soccer League team. What led to that decision?

I got a call from Sunil Gulati, who runs U.S. Soccer, and he told me what he was doing and I figured if it couldn’t work here it couldn’t work anywhere. My wife was a big part of that decision. We’ve got two girls. It was a bad time for us to do it, we’d just fired a coach, we’d gone through some changes on the men’s side and I didn’t want a distraction, but at the time we felt it was the right thing to do, and if we were going to do it, we were going to do it right, and not market it as a niche product. It’s had an unbelievable impact on women’s sports.

Not just women’s soccer, but worldwide.

It’s the most successful women’s professional team anywhere in the world.

Timbers vs. Sounders is roundly recognized as the best rivalry in the league. What makes it so great?

For one thing, it’s got history. We’ve only been in MLS together for five years, but unlike most of the rivalries in the league, you’ve got 40 years of history. It was a rivalry in the North American Soccer League days in the 70s. A genuine rivalry really does need that history and that legacy. Then you’ve got the geographic proximity and the natural rivalry between the cities. You stir all of that stuff up and it’s something that’s terrific. Having a rivalry is a powerful thing. It’s a good thing for the league and it’s a good thing for Portland and Seattle.

What do you see as the future of MLS? I see MLS as definitely the league with the most growth potential of any professional sports league in the world that’s not a pure startup. The world’s game has finally caught on in North America, and I think that in the next several years we’ll be the best league in the western hemisphere.

We’re getting close. And I think in the not too distant future we’ll be able to rival the best leagues anywhere in the world.

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Activist and Artist

Paige Powell Paige Powell led the charge to give women the right to be full voting members at MAC in the 1970s and rubbed shoulders with New York City’s best artists in the 1980s.

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Paige Powell has a long and fascinating history with Multnomah Athletic Club. She grew up at the club, playing squash and badminton and taking part in fencing tournaments. But what she’s best remembered for is leading the charge for women to become full voting members in the 1970s. Powell, who was working at the Washington Park Zoo at the time, led a letter-writing campaign and, eventually, a protest outside of the club’s annual meeting.

She eventually moved to New York City and took a job at Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine. Powell sold ads and eventually became associate publisher during a 13-year career at the magazine. Her photos and videos from that time period were recently displayed in an exhibit at Portland Art Museum. Since her return to Portland in the mid-1990s, Powell has become an outspoken advocate for animal rights, not to mention a regular at MAC, where you can find her taking fitness classes, using the Sun Deck Pool or dining in the Men’s Bar. At the time I was public affairs director at the zoo. I starting playing squash, and I noticed on the doors downstairs there was some sort of plaque, and it said something like, “Reserved for working men only between 5 and 7 p.m.”

This was in the mid-70s, probably like ’76 or ’77. It took us a long time to actually get to the point where we did the protest outside of the annual meeting, and then there was an ad hoc committee. I had women accosting me in the locker room saying I was a problem. I had the president of the Multnomah Athletic Club call me when I was at the zoo and threaten my membership. He said, “I understand you’re causing problems at the club.” I said, “What kind of problems?” He said, “You know what I’m talking about and I will revoke your membership if you continue causing problems.”

I swear those were almost verbatim his words. They resonate today still. That was scary for me. I was young and I really loved MAC, it was my social club. At that point, most of my friends were single and we’d all come down to the club. The devastation of that going away from me was really scary, but I wasn’t going to back down. I’d never been in such a power struggle. I felt like I didn’t have any rights.

I think it took about two-and-a-half to three years. We were gathering together before we started addressing the club, because we wanted to do it well. I didn’t know who felt the same way I did, so I started talking to people about it and there was a lot of support … Eventually, Sid Lezak, the former attorney general, with his wife Muriel, said, “We’re going to help out on this, this is really wrong.” … We started meeting, started writing letters, and either they didn’t respond, or they would respond and they would just say, “Well, these are the rules, this is a family club.” ... The other thing, too, is I became a lobbyist for the ACLU and I worked on two bills to revoke liquor license from private clubs that discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, color, sex, all of those things.

It’s unfortuante, but the club had to be embarrassed from the outside. We did everything we could to work from the inside of the club to no avail, but when we went outside of the club, it was out of embarassment that they decided to have an ad hoc committee, because they knew it had become too big of an issue. Bill Reed came in, and he was very supportive of it, and he worked with an ad hoc committee to form a questionnaire to go out to members. And something like 63 percent voted in favor of it, but it was mainly men.

I got really sick from everything. I got mononucleosis and I was really sick. From the stress. I had my job at the zoo, which I really loved, but sometimes we would have events seven days a week. I felt stress about the Multnomah Club, because they were so threatening. And also to have women be threatening as well.

I had seen Interview Magazine in Portland, my friends had a subscription. And I thought it was so beautiful, and there were so many people I’d never seen before. I thought, “If I’m going to move to New York, I have to get exactly what I want.” Otherwise, my family was here, my friends, my parents helped me buy a little place, I had my car. I had all of this stuff, but culturally, I felt like there was more.

The other job I wanted was to work on Woody Allen films, and I went there and I said, “OK, I’m going to get one of these jobs.”

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Continued from page 33 In Portland, people would get up at 8 in the morning, well, Interview Magazine started working at about 10:30. So I went to the office, I looked them up in the Yellow Pages and it was in a very scary neighborhood in Union Square where there were daily shootouts. I’d go there at like 7:30 a.m., and had to go back every 15 minutes until someone was there.

The offices were on the third floor of this building on Union Square, and it had bullet-proof glass over the window. One of Andy’s technical assistants answered the door and asked if I had an appointment.

I said, “No. I’d like to work for Interview Magazine.” Fortunately, it was right after deadline and there were three or four people sitting around. And they were looking at me like, “Why are you here?” I said, “I want to apply for a job.” They said, “We don’t have any jobs.” They asked where I was from, and when I told them, they said, “Oregon, we’ve never been there.” None of them had been to Oregon and they were very East Coast. And they asked what kind of job I was interested in. I told them I wanted to apply to do interviews for the magazine. They were laughing their heads off. They said, “Andy does interviews, we do interviews, we have celebrities do interviews, we don’t have a position. “ And they kind of liked me I guess, and asked, “Have you ever sold anything?” I said, “Yeah, I have, I sold elephant manure for the Washington Park Zoo, and we made a lot of money off of it.” They were laughing.

They said, “If this girl can sell elephant dung, I think we should hire her.

When I got to New York women were not allowed full use the reciprocal club, New York Athletic Club. I could use the restaurant and a powder room, but the rest of it was off limits. And people from Portland would come and say, “You’ve got to take them on.” And I said, “Are you crazy? I’m taking a break.” Once you make a commitment like that you have to stay with it.

To make a long story short, I also got a job as a technical assistant on Woody Allen films. He has a very small, insulated staff that was usually people he knew, but I just bothered his producer. So they said the job wouldn’t start until May because Woody was working on a play called The Floating Lightbulb. And I thought, well, it’s February, if the Interview job doesn’t work out, I can take the Woody Allen job.

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Paige Powell and Andy Warhol in New York CIty in the 1980s. Powell served as associate publisher for Washol’s Interview Magazine until 1994.

I wasn’t thinking of it as being drawn to two eccentrics. I was thinking of it as the art that they put out. I liked Woody Allen films and I didn’t know Andy had that much to do with the magazine. I thought they were just using his name. I thought, “It’s a magazine, he does art,” so I never made that connection. It was really about their creativity.

Andy had a very strong work ehtic.

He was incredibly intelligent, humble.

His public persona is so differnt than the way he was. He had a really funny sense of humor. He was very talkative, but he was shy. Very shy. A lot of people who are shy make up for it with a persona.

Andy died in Feb of ’87, and I stayed on until January of ’94. I felt like I was really at the top of my job, and I did not feel challenged anymore, and I thought, “OK, where can I go from here?” I didn’t want to own a magazine. I felt kind of done with it.

I got really involved with animal rescue in New York. In the late 80s, people were throwing their pets out in the street and it was a really bad situation. I saw thee two dogs running on the Van Wyck Freeway, between QUeens and Brooklyn, so I had the driver pull over and I went running after them. One of the dogs had been hit by a car and was on three legs, and they were trying to run back out onto the freeway. So I got back to my apartment and I called animal control, and they said, due to budget

cuts there is no one to help with animal control. I knew they had 48 hours to live in the shelter. So my friend, the novelist Tama Janowitz and I, we started renting vans and going out there, and it was a really scary neighborhood, because the drug cartel dumps their drugs in these neighborhoods near the airport. We went door to door trying to find these dogs and we started learning about other people who did animal rescue in the area.

We thought, “What can we do, we need to get the word out. How about cable access TV?” QVC had just started, and this is so extreme, but we decided it would be a mix of QVC and Albert Maysles’ Grey Gardens. I would be the filmmaker and the source for finding the animals, and Tama would be the on-air host. It was a half hour show. … I went in and made friends with the person who put the slots in for the video tapes.

You’re only supposed to have six slots for a month. By making friends with this lady and telling her we were working on animal rescue, our show ran all of the time. Other shows that were submitted, they wouldn’t do the color-bar countdown, and their timing wasn’t precise, and they didn’t run them,. And our show was perfect, so they would run it all of the time. It was really successful. Saturday Night Live parodied us and we won the award for best public service show.

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Matthew Carter knew there was something special to be done for MAC’s 125th Anniversary celebration. When he heard General Manager Norm Rich was looking to have a replica of the Clubhouse built for the Lobby, MAC’s Catering Operations Manager went in and offered to do the job. The twist? The structure is made entirely out of Legos. From the basketball courts, to the Winged M logo, everything is perfectly replicated. By giving his creation a fun twist, Matthew Carter has given the MAC’s establishment a new way to celebrate how far it has come, and its bright future.

So, how did you get into Legos?

Just as a kid we always had them and I’ve always loved them. They kind of just became a thing people knew me for; my friends know me as the “Lego guy.”

What do you like most about making things with Legos?

I have more Legos in my house than anybody needs to know. It’s like a release for me; it’s meditation. It’s like an escape for me, and it’s very relaxing. I also like the construction aspect about it.

How long did it take to build the MAC replica?

It took approximately 300 hours over a period of time from December to June.

Wow, that’s pretty impressive! How many pieces did it take?

Just about 22,000 pieces.

Have you built any other creations on this scale before?

No, nothing on this scale.

What was the most difficult part to replicate?

The dome, or the roof of the building. I guess the arch would be more accurate. I had to braid the pieces together to make the dome shape; and I had to create the whole without letting it break. I ended up getting my roommates to help me assemble the roof and it became a three-man job.

What part about the building ended up being your favorite?

Definitely the gym floor. I found the color that I wanted online, and then I bought it in thin strips so it would look like the wooden floor. Then I built the Winged M, our logo, into it and placed some players on the basketball courts.

Do you see yourself doing anything like this in the future?

I hope so! I’m available! WM AUGUST 2016

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Terry Porter Continued from page 27 of getting the most exposure I could have possibly gotten at a NAIA School, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

To give people an idea, that’s like a Lewis & Clark or a Willamette. In ’84, my Stevens Point team made it to the national championship and lost. But I caught the eye of the director of USA Basketball, and he was a big advocate of mine, pushing the committee to invite me or at least one National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics player. At that time, a NAIA player had never been invited to the trials.

So, he got to the selection committee and I got invited to the Olympic tryouts, and I performed really well in the first couple of weeks. Then I end up coming down with chicken pox at age 20. Well, everybody is either hot or cold about Bobby Knight, and at the time, I was very hot.

He was great during the process. He came to me and said, “I can’t have you around the guys, I’ve got to quarantine you so you can get as healthy as well as you can and come back and compete. You deserve an opportunity to try to make the team.”

I went home and got healthy as best I could, and went back and didn’t make it.

But again, the opportunity. The trials at that time was a place where a lot of NBA personnel went. You saw a lot of GMs and scouts there. It was a chance to see the best collegiate players in the U.S. all under one roof. When I finally got cut, I got cut with John Stockton and Charles Barkley and Maurice Martin. We shared a van together. For me, playing at a NAIA school, the question mark was always how I would do competing against the big dogs on a day-to-day basis. I got an opportunity to show all of those guys in the league what I could do. I was one of the only guys on the roster who was going back to play college ball. Most of those guys were in their senior year. They graduated and went to the league. At the time, I’m sure I had a lot of scouts rushing to try to figure out where Stevens Point, Wisconsin was.

The final roster included stars like Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin. Did you have to fight to earn the respect of those Division 1 guys?

I’m sure they looked at me like, “Where you from?” There were 90, maybe 100 guys invited. None of them would have known where Stevens Point was. Today they say, “Who you reppin’?” Well, I was reppin’ Stevens Point. WM

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Club Scrapbook 1. MACREACH volunteers, Mike Matthews, Jack Phillips, Allison Lee and Sheri Anderson, dismantle computers at Free Geek.

2. Laura Martin, Bill June and Carrie Stevens help with the volunteer effort at Free Geek.

3. MAC committee members rallied together and raised nearly $9,000 dollars for the Oregon Food Bank in one night at the All Committee Dinner. Pictured with Lauren Zielinski, Oregon Food Bank corporate and community relations developer (second from right), are MAC Trustees, from left, D’Anne O’Neill, David Brezinski, John Helmer and Grant Yoshihara.

4. From left, Grant Gilmore, Miles Raaf and Charlie Torch advance the ball at the Bernie Fagan Soccer Camp.

5. Hank Marcus Racquetball Camp players gather on the court. From left are Zoey Westlund, Fin Carrick, Susanna Arambula, Sophie Weatherill, Sonja Weatherill, Milo Long, Henry Westlund, Davis Villareal, MAC Racquetball Pro Hank Marcus and Nolan Villareal.

6. From left, Tully Jensen and Taylor Rusina reach for the ball as Annika Taylor and Maya Malka follow down the court at the Sherri Murell Basketball Camp.

7. James Beard Award-winning chefs, MAC Executive Chef Philip Boulot, Gabriel Rucker and Vitaly Paley, team up to present the Three Beards Dinner in the Ballroom for visiting CACM managers and MAC’s Board of Trustees.

8. CACM managers from across the country receive a tour of MAC’s clubhouse lead by MAC General Manager Norm Rich. From left are Mitchell Platt, Robert St. Francis, Jr., R. Mark Jezierski, Tom Gaston, Chuck Nelson, Michael Wheeler, Rich, Tom Spellman, Michael Legg, Michael Leemhuis, David Conroy and Gary Kamenicky.

9. Members enjoy dinner in 26 Founders inspired by the club’s cooking of the early 1900s and a presentation by MAC’s archivist on the club’s 125-year history. From left are Ryan Buller, Elena Buller, Coleen Nelson Jamison, Malcolm Jamison, Erik Zuber and Colleen Kangas.

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10. Breakdancer Dante Kang in Rockit 11. Lilly Gallow 12. Chloe McKelligon, Ella Pool, Kaylee Clark and Finley Clark 13. Ze, Linda, Henry, Alexa and Alex Vasconcelos 14. MAC Crew hip hop dancers in Hallyu Style: Sophia Hall, Maya Holman, Sophia Pizzuti, Milo McTigue, Haley Kekow, Ava Delaney and Lilly Mildenberger 15. Parker House, Kaitlin Gripekoven, Gracie Rask and Liza Grim 16. Holden Harrison 17. Peter, Kalin and Brendan Butler 18. MAC Company in Up In the Woods: Margot Andres, Haley Kekow and Lilly Mildenberger 19. MAC Junior Company in Knock On Wood: Kate Haddon, Gracie Van Hoomissen and Cristina McKillop 20. Maeve O’Scannlain and Maura O’Scannlain 21. Maddie Booth, and Olivia, Mabel and Lula Baker

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MAC’s annual Street Fair took on a carnival theme this year, filling the Turnaround with activities, games and a stage with entertainment.

The club-wide event for all ages included MAC Company Dancers as the featured entertainment, along with a variety show from Flamebuoyant. Families lined up for Pip’s Original Doughnuts and enjoyed a festive carnival atmosphere. They played ring toss, attempted the Hi Striker, spun the prize wheel and shopped the wares of Mporium vendors.

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New Hits and Old Favorites Coming to Keller Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming theater season, which starts with Beautiful, a musical about Carole King

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Wednesday, July 6, for the following 2016 and 2017 shows at theMAC.com. Seats are assigned in the order of reservations received, so reserve early to guarantee the best seats. Motor coach transportation is included for all shows and departs MAC 30 minutes before each performance.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Thursday, Nov. 3 • $107 Long before she was Carole King, charttopping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah.

She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her 20s, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the Jersey Boys, top, returns to Keller Auditorium next summer. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King, above right. Get in the holiday spirit, with Cirque Dreams Holidaze, right.

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biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze Thursday, Dec. 22 • $81 Cirque Dreams Holidaze is “so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil,” according to the New York Daily News.

Renowned director Neil Goldberg, creator of the groundbreaking Broadway hit Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, re-imagines the holiday season. An international cast of over 30 multitalented and brilliantly costumed artists comes to life and performs astonishing feats of disbelief. An original music score and some seasonal favorites accompany hundreds of spectacular costumes and holiday dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes and 30-foot towering soldiers. It’s the perfect way to come in from the cold, forget the holiday stresses, and rediscover the magic of the season.

ACTIVITIES Dahl, Matilda continues to thrill audiences of all ages with sold-out shows on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of Matilda have done the impossible – triumphantly!

It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.”

Mamma Mia!

An American in Paris, above, takes you back to post WWII Europe. Matilda the Musical, below, is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun. Experience the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife in Cabaret, bottom.

Finding Neverland Thursday, Jan. 5 and Sunday, Jan. 8 • $102 Experience Broadway’s biggest new hit and the winner of the Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical. This breathtaking smash “captures the kid-at-heart,” according to Time magazine. Directed by visionary Tony winner Diane Paulus, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters, Peter Pan. Finding Neverland is “far and away the best musical of the year,” according to NPR.

Rent Friday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 22 • $89 In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway and forever changed the landscape of American theater. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s Rent continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production.

The Illusionists Thursday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb. 4 • $92 This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists – Live From Broadway has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This nonstop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

Matilda the Musical Thursday, March 2 and Sunday, March 5 • $102 Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by

Friday, March 24 • $89 A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Over 45 million people from around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show. Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, where everyone’s having the time of their lives.

Jersey Boys Thursday, April 20 • $89 This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30. Jersey Boys features their hit songs Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, Oh What a Night and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. The Jersey Boys creative team comprises two-time Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff, authors Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe, and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

An American in Paris Thursday, May 18 • $88 An American in Paris is the hit musical about an American solider, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed director-choreographer and 2015 Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with Tony Awardwinning orchestrations of unforgettable works from George and Ira Gershwin in the four-time Tony Award-winning production that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2014-15 season.

Cabaret Friday, June 30 • $88 Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd – and help them to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theater history, including Cabaret, Willkommen and Maybe This Time.

Right this way, your table’s waiting at Cabaret, John Kander, Fred Ebb And Joe Masteroff’s Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.

Call At Your Service at 503-517-7235 for tickets or reserve online at theMAC.com. This season of musicals is presented as part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Across America Portland series. WM AUGUST 2016

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CULTURE AND STYLE

The Woman’s Guide to Great Travel Author and travel expert Marcia Lynn Miller visits MAC to discuss her newly released book, You Go Girls: The Woman’s Guide to Great Travel. The book offers help for women young and old, solo or together on long or short trips. Miller dishes on the tips, hints and tricks she has created or learned from other sisters on the road while traveling through 70 countries. These tips start from the beginning of the planning of a trip through the return from the trip. The luncheon event is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Miller has earned the title of travel expert.

After training as a travel agent, she was frustrated because her husband did not share her passion for travel. She solved that problem by founding her own tour company to cater to the specific travel needs of women. Television, radio and print media seek her out for her travel knowledge and she has written for magazines such as Fabulously 50+ and Curvy Connections, and been quoted by people such as Pauline Frommer, awardwinning journalist Mia Taylor, and Kiplinger Retirement Report.

The luncheon costs $24 for members and $26 for guests. Register online at theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Save the Date for the Holiday Fashion Show Mark your calendar for the annual Holiday Fashion Show. There is a luncheon and dinner show on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and a luncheon show on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Reservations open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. Look for more information in the October Winged M. WM

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MAC’s 20s and 30s have one more chance to enjoy an exclusive happy hour at the Sunset Bistro at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24.

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MAC 20s/30s and their guests take a trip to Ron Tonkin Field on Friday, Aug. 12, for a night of baseball under the stars. Experience this new ballpark with a traditional vibe and modern amenities as you watch the backto-back NWL Champion Hillsboro Hops take on the Vancouver Canadians. Cost includes transportation and ticket in the Field Reserved Seating group block. A charter bus departs from the club promptly at 6 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. game. Cost is $27 per person.

Rea Janes, a MAC member since 1964, passed away Friday, June 10, from a massive stroke. She was very active at MAC and worked on many committees, including Holiday Decorating, House, Food and Beverage, MelloMacs, Communications and Member Events.

She was a recipient of the McAlpin Award in 2002.

Janes was the kind of person who could always find time to help out someone on a committee. In the Holiday Decorating Committee, which she co-chaired for two years, she was Rea Janes known as the “bow lady” because she made all the bows for the decorations.

Janes joined the MelloMacs in 1964. She was one of the only sopranos who could always hit the really, really high notes. She always memorized the songs at the beginning of each season, a habit she learned when she sang under Bruce Kelly, former director of Continued on page 46

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Say Farewell to Summer With Happy Hour As the summer comes to an end, don’t miss the last opportunity to enjoy drinks with friends outdoors at MAC. The Sunset Bistro stays open an extra hour and a half, one last time, just for 20s/30s.

Members and their guests are invited to this after-hours private party from 9-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. A $5 cover charge includes light hors d’oeuvres. Be sure to register since this exclusive evening has limited capacity. Drinks are not included with entry.

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sessions at MAC in August. The event is geared toward children ages 5 or older, along with a parent(s). Everyone – children and adults – is guided through the same landscape painting, but it will be your own creative masterpiece.

Channel your inner artist from 4:30-6 p.m. or from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, on the patio outside of Duniway/Couch. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for guests. There is limited capacity for each event. Registration is required. Visit theMAC.com to register or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

Continued from page 45 the MelloMacs. She was known for taking newcomers under her wing, helping them learn new songs by leaning over and singing loudly so they could follow. She almost never missed a rehearsal or performance and always had a positive attitude and a real zest for life.

Janes was born in St. Helens, and received her bachelor’s degree from Lewis and Clark College, and a master’s from the University of Portland. She was a teacher, counselor and principal during her 35 years in education.

She married Dick Janes in 1953, and had two sons, Marcus and Matthew.

Rea and Dick loved to travel. They explored all 50 states, many countries on all seven continents, and spent Christmas in their timeshare in Mazatlan every year. Janes was an excellent bridge player and would help others improve their game. She was active in Musical Mondays, a group that meets every week to socialize and listen to concerts. And when she wasn’t working on a committee, singing, traveling, working or mothering, Janes would knit. And even though she was a small person, she loved her great big Cadillac.

After her husband died, she became close friends with David Peterson, another school

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Create Fun, Family Art on the Patio Create fun, fabulous and imaginative art with your entire family with My Masterpiece Art Studio, which leads two outdoor art

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May the force be with mom Save the date for a Star Wars-themed mother/son event from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. A DJ spins tunes while moms and sons enjoy games and exciting entertainment from a galaxy far, far away. The event is geared for boys ages 3 to 10. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for guests. Register online at theMAC.com.

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ACTIVITIES entertainment. This event is complimentary, however, the guest athletic fee applies. Family Fridays and the Family Events Committee combine their efforts for the second year in a row. Look for more information in the September Winged M.

HOLIDAY DECORATING

Seeking to Share Your Holiday Stories During the 2016 holiday season, the Holiday Decorating Committee seeks to capture the volunteer spirit of members who have participated in decorating in years past.

This may include: • Photos of members participating in holiday decorating.

• Fun/funny/interesting memories from members who participated in holiday decorating.

• Items used in MAC holiday decorating, especially hand-crocheted ornaments. We know they are out there.

In addition, if you have photos, stories, or items that have been donated for use in MAC holiday display, they are interested in receiving information on that as well. Please send items or express interest to Mandy Beasley at mbeasley@themac.com by Friday, Sept. 2.

JUNIORS

Junior Journey to Mt. Hood Adventure Park Juniors are invited to a day of fast and furious summer fun at the Alpine Slide and Adventure Park at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl. A bus leaves MAC at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, for the mountain. Members and their guests enjoy a day of activities of their choosing, Continued on page 48

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ACTIVITIES Juniors Continued from page 47 including the summer tube hill, aqua rollers, miniature golf, bungee trampoline, and the famed alpine slide, before returning to MAC at 5 p.m.

This event is for juniors going into sixth through eighth grades. The cost is $62 for members and guests. The cost includes park entry with an Adventure Pass, with unlimited use of the alpine slide and other activities, staff chaperones, transportation, lunch and beverages.

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

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A Visit From a Former ‘President’ MAC holds Listen and Learn lectures on a variety of topics every month. All lectures are $5 for members and $7 for guests, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call Member Events at 503-517-7265. To register, call At Your Service at 503-517-7235 or visit theMAC.com.

President Theodore Roosevelt’s Conservation Legacy 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22 More than a century after he laid the cornerstone for the old clubhouse, President Theodore Roosevelt makes a triumpant return to MAC to help celebrate the National Parks Service centennial. Roosevelt saw the West as the best hope for progress in America during the early 1900s. He felt that wilderness is necessary for individualism, nationalism and democracy to thrive.

Roosevelt (aka impersonator Richard Cassidy) discusses the development of his conservation philosophy from 6:30-8 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 22. The culmination of his philosophy resulted in the “I so declare” creation of 234 million acres of national forests, federal bird preserves, national parks, national game preserves and national monuments. Cassidy has been performing as Roosevelt for more than five years at U.S. Forest Service and Oregon State Parks events.

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Theodore Roosevelt impersonator Richard Cassidy discusses the 26th president’s conservation legacy during a special Listen and Learn Aug. 22.

100-year anniversary of the building of the Columbia River Highway. Modeled after the great scenic highways in Europe, the Columbia River Highway was officially dedicated in 1916 at ceremonies in both Hood River and Portland. This presentation uses

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ACTIVITIES original hand-colored lantern slides from the John Yeon Slide Collection at the Oregon Historical Society and are displayed using a 1940 Bausch & Lomb projector. Presenters OHS Archivist Matthew Cowan and narrator Doug Kenck-Crispin will take a closer look at one of the greatest roadway projects of modern times.

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Explaining Elections, Not Candidates (Part One) 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 In this two-part election series, Paul Timmermans, political science professor at Portland State University, discusses how during the selection of candidates for political office, two principles are in play. The first principle applies mostly in the United States and involves a two-party system that inspires the rules under which the political parties may receive funds. As public financing disappears from this U.S. system, it now appears that the Supreme Court permits parties to conduct “checkbook elections,” or more critically, plutocracy. Second is the winnertake-all principle, which applies to district elections and to some intra-party elections.

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Now the MerryMacs water volleyball group is open to women of all ages.

Listen and Learn Continued from page 49 such as proportional representation or equal voice. In 2016, candidates for the office of U.S. president are more likely to challenge the first principle than the second.

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6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 (Or How to Falsify the Myth of the Angry American Voter) In explaining what elections are, Timmermans explains their function must be understood in political terms. If elections were only a social protest against powerful interests, or perhaps also a form of maintaining economic and financial power, then elections would be open to the highest bidders. But because not all protests (and not all financial interests) can be classified as political, apparently, elections must somehow differ from protests. The problem in 2016 may well be that voters are acting as alternative protesters. This is extraordinary. In their antiestablishment mood, they are increasingly rejecting the model of rational voting. Their idiosyncrasies and private emotions, including their anger, seem less “for sale” (to party candidates) and more informed by alternative organizational, or procedural, demands.

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Water Volleyball – Get in the Pool!

MAC water volleyball is a fun and exciting activity for adults, especially seniors. Popular swim instructor Jack Pobochenko started the program in 1954. Now the MerryMacs water volleyball group is open to women of all ages.

The MerryMacs and the Polar Bears – the men’s water volleyball group – play together

ACTIVITIES from 11:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m. Mondays and from noon-1:30 p.m. Fridays. The mostly male Polar Bear group also meets from noon1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, in the West Pool.

Lots of laughter and merriment can be heard during those times. Check them out; it is free to attend and great fun. The more teams they gather, the more interesting and thrilling the play. As water volleyball aficionado Jim Faville says, “I think that water volleyball is the best thing that has happened to me since Mickey Mouse. It is mildly athletic, hardly competitive, great exercise and is sure to improve your social skills.”

Senior Happy Hour After a summer hiatus, Senior Happy Hour returns to the Sports Pub from 36 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, and continues on Wednesdays throughout the fall.

Senior Brunch Senior Brunch is scheduled for the last Monday of the month in September, October and November. Starting on Monday, Sept.

26, seniors gather from 9-10:30 a.m. outside the Sports Pub. No registration is required.

There is a door prize raffle for all in attendance, and the winner gets a complimentary brunch in the pub.

Larry Packouz, Pres.

1000 SW Broadway, Suite 1790 / 503.766.3176 / LarryandCo.com Monday-Friday 12:30-5:30pm / Saturday afternoons by appointment

Senior Email Group Not in the senior email group? Join now.

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

Fall Classes Please also see the Fall Class Guide in this issue for several classes that may appeal to seniors, including: Brain Power for Boomers, Knitting and Crocheting, Watercolor, Mah Jongg, Bridge (three levels), Tell Your Story Writing, House History Workshop, Spanish (three levels) and an Eco-Printing Workshop.

Seize the day.

And the tomorrow.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Summer Spirits Social on the Double-Decker Bus Members are invited to climb aboard Double Decker PDX, Portland’s only double-decker charter, for a unique trip to Indio Spirits Distillery & Tasting Room in Tigard on Thursday, Aug. 18.

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by four rounds of pitch starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. After four rounds, enjoy dessert, followed by three more rounds. If you are a beginner and wish to have a brief tutorial, please indicate your interest when you register, and plan to be ready to learn by 5:45 p.m.

The cost is $39/$46 for guests, which includes a light buffet and a $10 buy-in. Cash prizes are awarded to the first-, second- and third-place teams. Basic knowledge of pitch, as well as a partner, are required to play in the tournament. Partners must sign up together.

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Members also are welcome to bring their own drinks for the bus ride. Refrigerators are provided. Registration closes Thursday, Aug. 4.

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Trivia Nights continue this fall Looking for a great way to meet people this fall? Attend MAC’s Trivia Night from 79 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in front of the Sports Pub. Pre-formed teams of up to six are welcome, but we can pair singles and smaller groups with other teams. Singles are welcome.

The night is hosted by Molly Newman, who runs Quizzical Empire and hosts trivia sessions throughout Portland. Please ensure that your entire team signs up upon registration. Drinks and food are available for purchase from the Sports Pub. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for guests. Registration opens one month prior to the event. For ages 21-plus.

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Save the date for a Dance Party

Discounted tickets are available to hear Malala Yousafzai discuss her life experiences at the Moda Center.

Oct. 13. Pitch is an American trick-taking card game derived from the English game of all fours (Seven Up).

Members and their guests are invited to enjoy dinner and a beverage at the no-host bar starting at 5:30 p.m., which is followed

Get ready to get rad Saturday Nov. 5, during a totally awesome ’70s/’80s Dance Party. Enjoy music from ABBA to Queen, and dance the night away. Look for more details in the September Winged M.

TICKETS

Nobel Prize Winner Speaks at Moda Center Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist for women’s education who survived an assisination attempt by the Taliban, makes a rare speaking appearance in Portland at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. Take

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ACTIVITIES advantage of exclusive group ticket prices through MAC for the talk. Yousafzai discusses her life experiences and takes part in a question and answer session.

Yousafzai rose to prominence when she was just 12, with a blog that advocated for girls’ education and detailed life under Taliban control. After a 2010 New York Times documentary, she gained notoriety, and was nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize by South African activist Desmond Tutu. A Taliban assasin shot her in the face on her school bus in October 2012, but she survived after intense rehabilitation in England. She became the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at age 17.

Discounted tickets range in price from $57 to $151. Order online at http://rosequarter.com/mac, promo code, RQMAC. To order tickets for groups of 10 or more contact Lauren Oyadomari at 503-963-3957 or email Lauren.Oyadomari@trailblazers.com.

TIMBERS

Terrace Seats on Sale for Playoff Push The Timbers continue their march to the playoffs, and tickets go on sale for two games this month. Tickets for the Real Salt Lake match at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Tickets for the Philadelphia Union match at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Tickets for both games are priced at $25 for general seating and $35 for preferred seating. Register online at theMAC.com.

OREGON SYMPHONY PRESENTS

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 7:30 PM Carlos Kalmar, conductor Renée Fleming, soprano We can’t imagine a better way to begin the Oregon Symphony’s 120th Anniversary Season than with the legendary diva herself. Her amazing voice, her charm, and her musical range astonished a sell-out audience in her last appearance with us. A not-to-be-missed experience.

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Get Fit, Stay Fit with T.O.N.E. in Ten D uring the summer, it is difficult to stick to healthy lifestyle choices.

Between barbecues, outdoor happy hours and parties, calories add up and good habits get lost. This 10-week, healthy living, lifestyle and wellness program with the MAC Registered Dietitian Tysen Christensen focuses on educating participants on the science of nutrition helping them develop skills for success.

Tysen provides guidance developed from science-based evidence on how to develop

healthy goals, healthy eating patterns, and physical activity habits. Throughout the 10 weeks, participants receive ongoing feedback, monitoring and support. There are 10 structured, hourlong weekly sessions.

Receive a complimentary InBody composition test that is taken before and after the course. A follow-up to the course also is scheduled to make sure you are staying on track.

Sessions begin Monday, Aug. 29, and participants may choose to meet weekly

at one of four times, at 1:15 or 6 p.m.

Mondays; at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays; or at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The cost of the sessions with personal training is $345. Participants may sign up for the 10 week session with no personal training if they have an established training program or they can include three personal training sessions. The 10-week course alone is $150.

Questions? Contact Keri Donovan at 503-517-7539 or kdonovan@themac.com.

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Physical Therapy Services Come to MAC MAC Wellness is proud to announce physical therapy services at MAC with Jay Jensen, former head athletic trainer and physical therapist for the Trail Blazers, and former owner of Rebound Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Jensen brings more than 30 years of experience working with and rehabilitating professional athletes, helping them recover and return to sport.

Jensen specializes in rehabilitating a wide variety of nonsurgical, pre-surgical, and post-surgical cases for patients with orthopedic injuries involving the foot, ankle, knee, hip, spine and shoulder.

He provides individual attention and takes the time to know each patient personally, implementing a rehab program specifically designed for each patient to reach their rehab goals.

Ad Hoc Wellness Committee members and staff worked together in 2015 to begin the process of evaluating physical therapy at MAC. A variety of candidates were interviewed and vetted before Jensen was selected. His services are now part of a wide variety of wellness care options at MAC. Physical Therapy services are available 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. To schedule an appointment, visit www.ptatthemac.com or call 503-272-8785. WM

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Dehydration Why it Matters A Healthy Lifestyle Starts With Staying Hydrated

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lthough our body consists mainly of water, even a 2 percent loss in volume can trigger dehydration symptoms. Why? Water is part of most of the normal functions of the human body. It aids in digestion and lubricates the joints and eyes. Water also aids in the body’s elimination of toxins and protects the skin. Loss of water creates an imbalance in the amount of electrolytes and sugars in our blood, which can lead to muscle spasms, heart arrhythmia, upset stomach and cramping. In fact, chronic mild dehydration can lead to kidney problems (such as kidney stones), liver damage, constipation, high cholesterol, and joint and muscle damage.

Interesting facts about dehydration: • You’ll burn more fat if you are well hydrated. Water is important for blood circulation, therefore dehydration means less available oxygen in the blood. The less oxygen that is available means the body has a harder time breaking down fat for energy.

Furthermore, when cells are depleted of water they have less

energy. People mistake low energy for hunger and tend to eat more than their well-hydrated counterparts.

• The dryness that happens during winter can dehydrate you even more than when it’s hot.

• Exercising at higher elevations can accelerate dehydration.

• Symptoms like afternoon headaches or the feeling like the wind has gone out of your sails may be caused by dehydration.

• The brain is about 80 percent water and, thus, just slightly decreased water levels can lead to a fuzzy-headed feeling or difficulty learning new skills.

• The skin is composed of 67 percent water, so chronic mild dehydration can lead to premature aging. Dehydration also impairs the skin’s ability to remove toxins and can contribute to skin disorders such as eczema.

Want glowing skin and an easier time maintaining your weight? Try drinking at least eight, 8-ounce glasses of water per day. Adding electrolytes can increase water absorption and retention, but be wary of the sugars that usually are included in many electrolyte drinks like Gatorade. If you have any questions or are experiencing any of the above symptoms, contact Lindsey Nelson at 503-517-2341 or lnelson@themac.com.

-Dr. Lindsey Nelson, MAC naturopath WM

Free Heart Screening for Children MAC Wellness partners with the Providence Play Smart program to offer free heart screenings to youths ages 12-18 from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Chances are your child’s heart is healthy – yet a small percentage of young people have hidden heart defects that put their lives at risk, especially during physical exertion. Play Smart offers a painless, noninvasive screening by cardiologists to check heart health.

Look for more information in the September Winged M and online at theMAC.com. Registration is required for this event. Take a few minutes to schedule your child to get screened or accompany your children to the event. WM

EATING WELL Electrolytes are minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge. They affect how your body functions in many ways, including the amount of water in your body, the acidity of your blood (pH), as well as your muscle function.

You lose electrolytes when you sweat. You must replace them by drinking fluids that contain electrolytes.

Water does NOT contain electrolytes.

Common electrolytes are calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium. Some electrolytes are competitive inhibitors, meaning they will compete with one another for absorption and decrease

a cup of water, and add honey or maple syrup to taste and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. If you have a little more time, try this recipe.

Questions? Email Tysen Christensen at tchristensen@themac.com

Electrolyte Drink Serves: 1-2 Ingredients ½ cucumber, sliced 1½ cups coconut water, water or soda water 2 limes dash of salt Preparation their absorbability if they are consumed at the same time.

1. Add the slices of cucumber to the water and refrigerate for a couple of hours.

You can pay good money for any number of sugar-stuffed electrolyte-replacement drinks in the supermarket, or you can make your own cheap and easy sports drink at home. Just squeeze any citrus fruit into

2. Then add the fresh squeezed lime juice and salt.

3. Serve cold or over ice.

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Gary Leach: ‘Awesome Big Yelling Machine’ The MAC swim coach retires Aug. 31 after 17 years at the club and 44 years coaching in the Portland area

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ost folks have a favorite day of the year. Christmas. Their birthday. First day of summer vacation. But not Gary Leach.

His favorite is Hell Day. “And that’s the most fun,” says Leach, referring to the one day a year his Pre-Seniors squad of swimmers stroke for 25,000 yards over three practice sessions.

A MAC swim coach since September 1999, Leach retires at the end of August after a 44-year career, leaving in his wake teary-eyed swimmers, parents and his fellow coaches. Aug. 31 may well mark their Hell Day. “Gary is not just my colleague, over the course of years he became my friend,” said Alex Nikitin, MAC’s head swimming coach.

Nikitin adds: “Gary’s daughter-in-law, Julie, was one of my first swimmers I coached here. He and I ran five marathons together, we coached on deck back-to-back for over 5,500 days, the list goes on and on.”

“I began swim team at MAC at age 5, and was in one of Gary’s first groups here,” says Kori Carpenter, now 22, whom Leach coached for a decade. The regional champion swimmer for Whitworth University says, “During those years he used his talent to turn me from a drowning 5-year-old into one of the top swimmers in the Pacific Northwest,” as well as an academic powerhouse.

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Carpenter adds, “He made sure that we prioritized school and family, and always celebrated when we had good grades.” [Leach treats his straight-A swimmers to a breakfast in the winter and a dinner in the spring.]

Deborah Conchuratt’s son Sam – today 25 and a former Xavier University swimmer – says he “attributes Gary’s inspired coaching to all that he was able to achieve,” such as becoming one of MAC’s few Scholastic All America Team swimmers.

A decorated competitive swimmer himself, Leach was named to the All-America Team during each of his four years at Central Washington University, qualified for the 1972 Olympic swim trials, and even competed against nine-time Olympic champion Mark Spitz.

Leach says he’ll never forget the 1971 Santa Clara International Swimming & Diving Meet. “I was ahead of Mark Spitz,” Leach recalls of his 100-meter freestyle heat. “I got on the block ahead of him. After that it was all downhill.”

After earning his bachelor’s degree in three disciplines – physical education and geography, with a minor in English – Leach returned to the Portland area in 1972 to launch his career, first at the Forest Grove and Tualatin Hills swim clubs, then at MAC, where he joined Nikitin.

Under the influence of his four-decade vocation are swimmers and their families who respect Leach for his own love of swimming, as well as a tough work ethic paired with making the sport fun, and his

ATHLETICS profound sense of responsibility for each and every athlete with whom he works.

Leach still receives notices of former swimmers’ milestones, including weddings, births and even funerals.

“He has a great gift to communicate with swimmers. He knows them well and takes a special interest in each one of them,” Nikitin says. Even if he does so ad alta voce.

“Oftentimes, he’d yell at the kids when they’re not doing what he wants them to, but they always know he loves all of the kids dearly,” he continues. “They call him affectionately ‘Awesome Big Yelling Machine.’”

When one swimmer learned of Leach’s

“Gary has a great gift for communicating with swimmers. He takes a special interest in each one of them.”

–Coach Alex Nikitin imminent retirement, she presented him with 44 homemade chocolate-chip cookies, one for each year.

A grandfather of two who speaks rapidly and in a somewhat gravely voice, Leach always has emphasized that swimming is a sport for life and should be great fun.

“Because, oh my god, what a boring sport otherwise,” he quips. “Swimming is a very vigorous sport. You gotta have fun with the kids,” he says, admitting to “making fun of the kids at the kids’ expense.”

As an obvious show of their respect, his young charges reflect what he doles out.

“They get back at me,” he says, “calling me Baldy, and saying, ‘You must be a thousand years old.’”

(And apparently, Leach’s colleagues also dole it out. “Everyone is tickled with Gary’s complete lack of computer abilities,” fellow coach Cyndy von Weller says. “He is really quite famous for them.”)

At only 66, Leach is looking forward to an active retirement with wife Maryann, sons Matt and Jadam, and grandchildren Mason, 10, and Avery, 7.

His bucket list includes qualifying for the Boston Marathon (he has to shave 4 minutes and 22 seconds from his current 26.2-mile time) and some traveling.

“We’ve only got one go-round,” Leach says of this lifetime, “and, by golly, I gotta make the most of it.

“If I helped one kid in my coaching career, I was successful,” he continues. “If I helped more, then that’s more success for the kids. I could never put in all I’ve gotten out of it myself.”

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Fall House League Accommodates Players of All Skill Levels R egistration for MAC Fall House League Basketball is now open.

The Fall House League offers three divisions to accommodate basketball players of all skill levels, from the ultra-competitive to the occasional recreational player. Games are played on Thursdays beginning Sept. 15, with game times at 6, 7:10 and 8:20 p.m. The cost for the league is $145 and includes refereed games, weekly statistics, beer, Gatorade and prizes.

NBA LEAGUE The highest competitive level, the NBA League is designed for athletes who have participated in a high level of organized basketball. NBA League participants include those who played professionally, collegiately, and with MAC competitive teams. The NBA League is for those looking to continue to push their game and compete at the highest level. Approximately eight teams (64 players) will be drafted at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7. Rosters and schedule will be posted on the MAC basketball web page by noon on Thursday, Sept. 8.

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DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE The Developmental League is for those who played organized basketball competitively at various levels (i.e. high school, college) and continue to participate in frequent recreational play in leagues and MAC open play. This league is for the skilled player desiring

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healthy competition in an organized league format. Approximately eight teams (64 players) will be drafted at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.

Rosters and schedule will be posted on MAC’s basketball web page by noon on Friday, Sept. 9.

CAB030 Developmental League and Develop. waitlist CAB040 Developmental or NCAA League and NCAA waitlist

NCAA LEAGUE The NCAA league is a more recreational league for those who may have played in the past but have lost a step over the years. This league is for the infrequent player interested in an organized recreational league to improve his game, get a great workout and enjoy camaraderie and a cold one after the game. Approximately eight teams (64 players) will be drafted at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Rosters and schedule will be posted on MAC’s basketball web page before noon on Monday, Sept. 12.

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REGISTRATION Register at themac.com and be sure to indicate your league.

During the registration process please go to the “notes” section (or email vdekoning@themac.com) and provide the following information: basketball experience, age, height, weight, day/evening phone numbers, and email address. This information is shared with the captains during the draft. WM

ATHLETICS CYCLING

125 Ride on the Horizon On Sunday, Aug. 21, MAC’s Cycling Committee celebrates the club’s 125th anniversary with the 125 Ride, which continues our “ride and thrive” theme.

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The 125 Ride is a community event. Gather your friends and family to ride in the Tualatin Valley wine country, starting and ending at Amberglen, off Walker Road in Hillsboro. After the ride, enjoy a party, live band, food trucks, sponsor tables and fun with your family and friends. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Oregon and the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. The ride celebrates MAC’s 125th anniversary in the style! There’s a 125-kilometer (75-mile) option, a 67-km (41-mile) distance, and a 12.5-km family-friendly ride.

Registrants receive an anniversary T-shirt, one beer coupon and a post-race refreshment.

The family ride includes two T-shirts. You can register and find links to each route at www. mac125 ride.com. WM

Club Championships MAC also holds its annual Club Championships in August. Races are held on at 6 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Races are open to all; guests are welcome but not eligible for MAC placings.

Aug. 10 – Individual time trial Meet at Sauvie Island School and ride Sauvie Island Road on an out-and-back of just over 10 miles. Riders start in oneminute intervals. It’s a great introduction to racing!

Aug. 24 – Hill climb Park at Sauvie Island near the bridge and ride to Logie Trail Road for the hill climb race. The group starts together but it breaks up quickly. The race is just over 3 miles.

Sept. 7 – Team time trial The most fun you can have working out with friends! Meet at Sauvie Island School and ride in teams of three or four on the same course used for the individual time trial. This is great fun and a way to challenge your friends.

Following the TTT, the group gathers at Portland Brewing for awards, food and beer. WM AUGUST 2016

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SWIMMING

Junior Swimmers Recognized for Their Contributions to the Team T

his year, we introduced the Flying M award to recognize two of our up-and-coming age group swimmers.

Sydney Wilson, 10, broke the MAC record in the 50 and 100 backstroke, during short-course season. The 50 back record had not been broken since 1977, when it was set by Mary Massengale.

Wilson took first place at state championships in the 100 back. So far, she has broken MAC records in 200 freestyle, 100 backstroke, and the 200 individual medley during the 2016 long-course season.

She went on to swim at the age group sectional meet and qualified in five events. She placed seventh in the 200 freestyle and eighth in the 100 backstroke.

Khai Tran, 12, broke MAC records in the 50 & 100 Breast, as a 10-and-under athlete. At the long course state championships, he took first place in the 50 breaststroke, 200 IM, 200 free, 50 fly, 50 free, and second in the 100 butterfly. He followed up with short course championships, placing first in the 100 IM, second in the 200 IM, third in the 50 breaststroke and 50 fly, and fourth in the 100 fly and 100 breast. He went on to compete at the Age Group Sectional Meet, having qualified in six events. He made it into finals in five of his events, placing second in the 200 free, third in the 50 free, fourth in the 200 breast and 100 free, fifth in the 50 breast, and 10th in 100 breast.

Both these athletes work hard during practice, have fun, and are an inspiration to their teammates.

Kevin Keil, 14, was the recipient of the Ray Conlon Award to an outstanding age-group swimmer on the team, as well as the Ray Merry Inspirational Swimmer, at the recent annual Swim Team banquet honoring graduating seniors. Keil had an outstanding long-course and short course seasons in 2015-16. In the long course season, he placed in the top 10 in the nation in the 400 IM,

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qualifying for the Western Zones Select Camp in Tempe, Arizona, last June. During the short course season, Keil put his name in the MAC Swim Team record book’s top five in all strokes, with team records in the 200/400 IM and 100/200 breaststroke. With the summer season in place, he should finish the 13-14 age group with top-five times in all strokes and several more team records.

Tristan Furnary, 18, received Most Outstanding Senior Swimmer award. Furnary had an excellent competitive year, making the finals at Winter Junior Nationals in his signature events, the 200 and 400 IM, and taking second in both events at Senior Sectionals (long course). He demonstrates strong commitment to excellence day in and day out in his training, which resulted in continuous improvement throughout high school.

During his career with MAC, Furnary set numerous club and state records in the 100 and 200 backstroke, 100 free, and 400 IM. Furnary is a graduating senior and will continue his education and swimming career at Yale University.

Brynne O’Shea, 16, received the Greg Menton Performance Award. O’Shea had an outstanding year. While competing at Junior Nationals in Austin, Texas, she set a new MAC Open record in the 200-yard backstroke. She also finished third at Senior Sectionals in the 200 backstroke long course. Her long course performance in this event is the highest ranked nationally.

Liam O’Shea, 18, and Catherine Nisbet, 18, both received the Steph Turner Graduating Seniors Award. O’Shea and Nisbet demonstrate unwavering commitment to excellence, strong work ethic and resilience when facing adversity. They truly live by a “be the best you can be” motto. Both swimmers intend to study and compete for their collegiate teams, O’Shea for Pomona College and Catherine for Colby College. WM

ATHLETICS The Tennis Committee continues working to provide excellence in tennis and fun activities for all.

Outdoor Barbecue Teaching Pro Bjorn Budden organizes fun tennis matches and committee member Karen Holce organizes members to cook a delicious meal at Gabriel Park from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. Beer and wine are offered at this adults-only event. The cost is only $10 and guests are welcome.

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U.S. Open Party Members and friends gather in the Sports Pub and watch U.S. Open matches while enjoying food and drink Thursday, Sept. 8.

Bragging rights have been earned by some and tales of exploits abound.

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Junior Tournament Teaching pros arrange competitive and fun singles matches for MAC juniors, providing a chance to start off the school year with some friendly competition Friday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 25. A doubles mixer is held Sunday afternoon. Youth ages 7-18 in classes are especially encouraged to sign up. Cost $12.

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Tennis Committee Thanks Donors

Teaching pros offer singles strategies to help ready players for the upcoming annual club singles tournament from 7-8:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 26. Tennis University is free but space is limited, so sign up early.

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The Tennis Committee, with the help of Court Sports Manager Dan Baggett, collected tennis items for the Roosevelt High School tennis program as part of the MAC REACH program commemorating the club’s 125th anniversary. Time was short, but members showed off their generosity and thoughtfulness. The committee thanks those who donated. Your contributions will make a huge difference in the lives of so many young tennis stars.

Singles Tournament

MAC Tennis in the Community

The annual club singles tournament is Thursday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 2. All levels are encouraged to sign up, just indicate your NTRP level.

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In June, the MAC “A” City League tennis team held a tournament to raise money for Portland After School Tennis & Education (PAST&E). The team raised $250, which will help fund music and science programs for PAST&E.

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Doubles Tournament If you are an avid doubles player, grab a partner and sign up for the annual club doubles tournament Thursday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Sept. 6. This is MAC’s biggest tournament event of the year.

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Learning to Finish What You Start Alessandra Ferriso learned many lessons as a MAC gymnast. The most important was how to fall and get back up again

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hen I was about 8 years old, my mom looked at me and said, “You will never be able to do the splits.” It wasn’t meant to be mean or discouraging. It was very matter-offact. “We are not a flexible family,” she said.

“You can’t be a gymnast, because you will never be flexible enough to do the splits.”

Dismayed, I resigned myself to a life in rec gymnastics where my coach, Andrew, taught me how to do pullovers and donkey kicks. It wasn’t long before the addictive nature of the sport flared up and I knew that I wanted more out of gymnastics. My rec class was great and all, but it wasn’t enough. So when I was invited to join the level-four pre-team, I looked at my mom and said “I am taking this class, and I will be on this competitive team.” She protested, desperate for me not to enter the world of ripped and bloodied hands, hours and hours of vigorous exercise each night, and muscle, elbow, toe, ankle, neck, wrist and back injuries. But I was determined to be on that team, so I went to

every practice, worked harder than my hardest, built muscle, gained flexibility, and practiced my skills over and over until I was sure I was going to make it. And then, I fell off the beam.

Gymnasts fall everyday; it’s not that big of a deal. But I think every gymnast can remember “The Fall.” The one that may not necessarily have been the biggest or the worst, but the one that made them question everything: their ability as a gymnast, their potential in the sport, and why they’d even decided to do gymnastics in the first place. After my fall, which included a handstand gone wrong and a black and blue bruise the size of a football splotched across my ribs, I couldn’t even stand on the beam without having my heart rate accelerate to a thousand beats a minute and dissolving into tears. I sat in the car every day, screaming at my mom, refusing to walk into practice for fear of that dreaded beam.

After weeks of these tantrums, my parents sat me down one night and taught me one of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned: You chose to start, now you have to finish.

I didn’t have to try out for team anymore, I didn’t have to go on to be a world champion gymnast, I just couldn’t give up.

So, begrudgingly, I agreed to metaphorically and literally get back up on the beam.

Coach Rob, who had watched me struggle for weeks, gave me a book called “Stick It,” which I read from every single night to help me push through my fear. Gradually, very gradually, I was able to get to the point of standing on the beam without having a full-blown panic attack, and with Rob’s divine patience and understanding, eventually I was even able to attempt a handstand again.

Rob, thank you. Every fall I’ve had, every time I’ve felt like I just can’t get back up again, whether in gymnastics or in life, I’ve thought back to that little book with the cartoon drawings telling me that if I can just keep trying, I will succeed.

This lesson was the first of many I learned as a competitive gymnast. I, of course, learned the value of hard work, dedication, time management, and doing your numbers. But I also learned more about life than I ever thought possible through gymnastics. I learned that it is totally okay to look incredibly stupid when attempting something new, and the best response is just to laugh it off. I learned that statistically, you can be the best, but that

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doesn’t mean you can’t be better. I learned that your family members are your biggest cheerleaders. I learned that toe injuries are a staple at every practice. I learned that if you look at the springboard, this is one, and this is two. I learned that not everything you do will count, but you should do it anyways. I learned that double chocolate chip muffins are always an acceptable pre-meet snack because they give you the most energy. I learned that no injury cannot be healed by Eleanor’s healing

“hunga-hunga” dance. I learned that the only reason we do conditioning is for “Alessandra’s Beach Bod.” I learned that there is no “I” in squad, and that when we squad, we squad together. I learned not to let my dreams be dreams. And most importantly, I learned that your teammates, and even your coaches, are your life-long best friends.

I’ve had many more falls and many more mental blocks. Pain has become second nature to me, and every joint in my body cracks

daily. I have the body of an eighty year old.

But I could not be more grateful. I have gone through hell and back with this sport, like every gymnast either has or will, and I can’t believe I’m standing here, having made it all the way through my senior year, saying goodbye. Gymnastics will forever be a part of me, and I will look back on my experiences, all of them coated with chalk, blood, sweat and tears, with an immeasurable amount of fondness and gratitude.

Thank you to my parents and sister, for their never-ending support. Thank you to my coaches, who pushed me to achieve more than I ever thought I was capable of. Thank you to my team for helping me through practices and always putting a smile on my face. Thank you to the judges, who pulled apart my routines countless times, and showed me that success isn’t rooted in a number. Thank you to the girls at other gyms, training hard to beat me and giving me the fire to train harder to beat them. And most important of all, thank you gymnastics for the role you’ve played in my life, shaping me into who I am today.

Ferriso gave this speech during MAC Gymnastics year-end banquet. She recently graduated from Jesuit High School and is headed to Oregon State University’s Honors College in the fall. She competed on MAC’s compulsory and Xcel gymnastics teams. WM

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MAC Dance Revamped for the Fall MAC Dance is excited to introduce an allnew schedule this fall, allowing more students to participate. The new schedule features later start times and consecutive classes for most levels. Classes are available for all ages and abilities in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and contemporary.

There are entry points for beginning students of multiple ages, including teen and adult.

The new schedule is designed to allow dancers to train at their own specific level, taking as many or as few classes as they wish.

Dancers who desire a greater commitment may audition for one of three competitive teams: • Crew: ages 9-18, tap, hip hop, breakdancing (2-6 hours weekly) • Junior Company: ages 9-12, ballet, jazz (6 hours weekly) • Company: ages 9-18: ballet, jazz, contemporary (11 to 16 hours weekly) Company and Crew auditions take place Saturday, Aug. 6. (Dancers who are unable to attend will be considered with submission of a video audition).

The MAC Dance program offers training of the highest caliber, equivalent to Portland’s finest dance studios. MAC’s dance staff has vast experience in the dance industry, having performed with companies such as Oregon Ballet Theatre, BodyVox, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, as well as in Broadway musicals and commercial productions. Many MAC Dance instructors also hold degrees in dance and education.

MAC students are mentored in a way that prepares them for life in the real world of dance and the performing arts. Students have gone on to highly prestigious dance programs such as Point Park University, The Boston Conservatory, Pace University, Marymount Manhattan College, Loyola Marymount University and UCLA. MAC’s competitive dancers perform regionally and nationally and have received multiple awards for choreography and highscoring performances. Yet, MAC Dance prefers to focus on the process more than the outcome. Dance Manager and Head Coach Laura Haney passionately believes that dance is an art form first, and technique and style support the artistry. In addition to this philosophy is the idea that “dance training is life training’, and students of any dance style will benefit from the mind-body connection, structure, self-discipline and performance abilities that are developed.

For assistance with level placements, or for more information on how to get involved,

MAC Dance prefers to focus on the process more than the outcome. contact Jon Jackson at 503-517-7522 or JJackson@themac.com.

DECATHLON

Parr and Leonard Take Top Honors Almost 50 members competed in the threeweek 2016 Spring Decathlon, which ended in late May. Austin Parr was the overall winner in the men’s division for the third year in a row with a score of 9,101, and was the only participant to score over 9,000 points. Katie Leonard, a first-time participant, won the women’s division, with a score of 8,908.

Parr is a University of Oregon graduate, and works for an environmental company. He serves in the Oregon National Guard, and recently completed the Army Air Assault School.

The highlight of the decathlon for Parr, who competes in the 25-to-29 age group, was setting an age-group record in the vertical leap.

Katie Leonar d He also had the top score in five events. Cameron Webb and Ryan Moshofsky gave Parr plenty of competition, and tied for second place.

Webb had the top score in five events, while Moshofsky scored in the top three in seven events. Rounding out the top 10 were Ed Lairson, Brian Greenleaf, Michael Partlow, Eric Earle, Ryan Pitman, Sam White and Linn Haglund.

Leonard is a lifelong MAC member and a graduate of Southern Methodist Universality who works in marketing at Nike. In college, she was a walk-on in soccer and earned a starting spot as well as a scholarship. Leonard, who competes in the 25-to-29 age group, finished

ATHLETICS first in six events. Her favorite event was the 40-yard shuttle and 400-meter run. Coming in a close second place was Lexi Kavanaugh, who was a four-year starter in basketball at PSU. Kavanaugh finished first in four events, including free throws. The balance of the top finishers were Wendy Weatherhill, Janet Schroer, Elise Orban, Alicia Ahn, Nancy Greene, Lynn Cameron, Lori Webb and Jennifer Galloway.

A number of age-group records were broken. Miriam Bitte was a standout performer, and broke seven age-group records. Larry Brown and Dunbar Carpenter each broke four age-group records. Elise Orban and Chris Marks broke three age-group records, while Nancy Greene and Ed Lairson broke two agegroup records. Other agegroup records were set by Austin Parr Cameron Webb, Brian Greenleaf, Linn Haglaund and Scott Taylor.

This was the fifth year for the Paul Copley Award to the top finisher in the track and field events. Webb won the men’s division for the second year in a row, followed by David Harding and Parr. Jennifer Galloway won the women’s division, followed by Wendy Weatherhill and Janet Schroer.

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IronMan competition The two-day Ironman competition was held at the conclusion of the Spring Decathlon. Ryan Moshofsky edged out Jonathan Polanski, and won for the second year in a row. This was not an easy feat, as Polanski has won the event seven times. Fred Fardanesh placed third. Scott Taylor placed fourth.

Mark Barry was awarded the prestigious Bud Lewis Award. Janet Schroer won the Doreen Morris Award. Peter Kavanaugh and Lori Webb won the award for the most improved score. Brian Greenleaf and Katie Leonard won the Rookie of the Year Award.

Other highlights of the three-week event included Bill Cordano and Nick Munly keeping their streak alive, as they have now competed in all 43 MAC decathlons. Cordano and Brett Moshofsky served as co-chairs of the event, and their hard work was appreciated by all who participated.

The weeklong Fall Team Decathlon starts in early November, and the weeklong Pentathlon starts in the winter. These are both a good tune-up for the Spring Decathlon. All participants are welcome in all of the decathlon events.

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Come to these sessions to have fun and receive well-balanced workouts with knowledge and detailed instructions on improving your routine. This class is limited to eight people. Register online at theMAC.com or contact Keri Donovan and kdonovan@ themac.com 503-517-7539.

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Chardonnay Smoothies and Bocce Party The Early Birds invite all early exercisers to the Chardonnay Smoothies and Bocce Party at the bocce courts in the North Park Blocks, from 5:45-6:45 a.m. Friday Aug. 5. This is a chance to play – or learn – the centuries-old Italian game of bocce. To make the party especially elegant and enticing, the Early Birds serve smoothies made from a cooling blend of bananas, raspberries, yogurt and chardonnay wine – and virgin smoothies with apple juice! Walk, run, or ride to the courts between Northwest Hoyt and Glisan streets, and Northwest 8th and Park avenues.

No reservations necessary.

–Jan M. Collins

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Fall Back Into Fitness With Outdoor Workouts This blend between yoga and fitness takes you outside with MAC Yoga Supervisor Lisa Buchmiller and Personal Trainer Will Cath for a unique three-session experience.

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ATHLETICS doubles, winning in a tie-breaker. Stephen Stenberg, a MAC athletic member, won a tiebreaker with fellow MAC athletic member Josh Bateman to win the A Class. Junior player Austin Biddle dominated the B Class for an impressive win. Rounding out the finalists, the Steele brothers, Matt and Sean, played great handball, but lost in the finals of Open Doubles, taking second. Their dad, Mike, partnered with a young player from Pacific University to take second in C doubles. Bob Gill, in amazing shape, teamed up with an old friend to take second in 80 doubles.

One week after the Regionals, nine MAC players drove to Hood River to play in a fundraiser. Out of the 12 open-level doubles teams, four MAC players snagged top half places: Matt Steele got to third, Conor Casey reached fourth, Sean Steele earned fifth place, and Stenberg pulled out a sixth-place finish.

No fewer than nine members of Stenberg’s family played in the event, and they have been very welcome fixtures in handball tournaments around the state.

KARATE

Looking at a Typical Day in Class Looking for a fall activity for the children?

Why not karate? The activity offers many benefits: It improves physical and mental health, strengthens self-esteem and confidence, and teaches students to set goals and make new friendships. And in karate, no one sits on the bench; everyone participates.

This year, the karate program includes two beginners classes, with the possibility of a class for 4 to 6 year olds. Parents may view this class as a pre-beginner’s class, where they will see young students learn how to line up properly, tie their karate belts; how to participate in the opening and closing ceremony, as well as learning basic karate techniques. See the Fall Class Guide for more information.

For students age 7 and older and adults, MAC Karate offers a seven-week beginners program. Parents observing the beginners class would see students lined up and performing the opening ceremony. During this time, we recite our Dojo Kun. Most traditional karate schools have their own version of a Dojo Kun. The Dojo Kun is the principal that guides one’s training. For the first few weeks, students learn basic karate techniques such as blocking, kicking, punching and front stance.

Initially, these will be done from a stationary position. Students will then move on to performing these techniques while moving forward and backward. Students also begin to learn katas, which are series of offensive and

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Class is broken up to include some agility training as well.

For more information about MAC Karate program, contact coordinator Matt Walsh at MWalsh@themac.com.

RACQUETBALL

Fall Season Starts in September

There was great participation in the Spring League this year, with 100 players involved.

Four of the players went undefeated: Greg Crawford, Robert Briglia, Chase McPherson and Tim Shields. Team Racqueteers, led by captain Georgette Blomquist, won the season.

The fall season starts next month. Want to join in on the fun? Come to the courts during open play on Monday nights. All skill levels are welcome.

Following up on the Tournament of Champions, the Racquetball Committee would like to thank all the sponsors, both large and small, for helping fund this well-attended and fun tournament. Also a thank you to all the volunteers who helped everything run smoothly.

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Thirsty Thursdays Take Off This Month Looking for a good game and a couple of beers? A new in-house squash competition called Thirsty Thursdays takes off this fall.

This weekly event is open to everyone from beginners to veterans and includes the club’s top players, such as Will Gruner, Logan Greer and Mauricio Sánchez de la Paz. Teams include players of different levels – top, middle and beginners – who play others at their same level in timed matches with cumulative point totals.

In between games, all levels will quench their thirst and compare strategies over copious servings of beer. The mission: Foster community and friendly competition in a “collegial atmosphere” (hence the beer kegs). Even nonplayers are welcome to participate in the socializing.

Box League will start a couple months late this year in order to let Thirsty Thursdays take off.

Juniors shine MAC squash players continue to dazzle the world with their talents. Two junior players brought home the gold at a tournament in Seattle a few months ago: Anushka Gupta won the Girls Under 13 division and Ethan Morehouse won the Boys Under 11 division.

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Runners-up included Maxine Von Der Hayden in the Girls Under 13 and Hayden Burr in the boys under 15. Sam Morehouse took third place in the boys under 15 division.

Head MAC Pro Ashley Read made the trip north to coach the group. A group of MAC Juniors also excelled at a tournament in San Francisco in June: In boys under 15, Gordon Lam came in second place and Alec Spiro took ninth place, while in boys under 13, Rowan Schnebly came in fifth place.

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MAC member Hope Barkley took top overall female honors, clocking a 2:24:08. Alan Lyons earned a podium finish in his age group, and Ryan Chiotti and Kelly Schmidt also made podium appearances, both taking third in their categories.

The Tri/Run Committee would like to extend huge thanks to guest speaker Megan Foley who spoke to the group and other interested members on multisport nutrition. Foley was informative and entertaining, providing some fundamental tips for novice athletes and pearls of wisdom for experienced veterans. The second speaker in our three-part series comes this fall and addresses what many consider the most daunting leg of a triathlon – the swim.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the 125th anniversary run on Sunday, Sept.

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ATHLETICS Walking and Hiking Continued from page 69 commercial and residential architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Over the coming year, Wheeler’s walks will range from Irvington to Eastmoreland on the east side and Willamette Heights to Multnomah Village on the west side; and from downtown, Pearl District, Old Town/ Chinatown on the west side to Produce Row and Mississippi Avenue on the east side.

Several tours focus on themes such as churches and fraternal lodges. All are short walks with narration focused on history and architecture. You’ll come away with a new appreciation of our city and a few new words to add to your vocabulary.

A summer evening bridge walk Portland’s official nickname is “Rose City,” but it could just as well be “Bridge City” for the historic importance of the bridges across the Willamette River in building the city.

Join Eric Wheeler on Thursday, Aug. 18, for a tour of five National Register-listed bridges: the Hawthorne, Morrison, Burnside, Steel and Broadway. In this 4-mile walk, learn about the history and architecture of each bridge and enjoy great views of the east and west sides of the city as we walk over several of these historic spans. Meet at 6 p.m. at Salmon Street Springs. The tour will end around 8:30 p.m.

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MAH JONGG – Members and guests who know how to play Mah Jongg are welcome to join open play sessions. Players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon in the Cornerstone Lounge. For more information please contact Carrie Stevens, carolynstevens@gmail.com.

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125 Locker Rooms Have a Sense of Character and Community

W

ithin the Multnomah Athletic Club there are only two places where men and women are kept separate – the locker rooms.

But in the earliest days of the institution, men and women shared a single locker room, said George Vogt, the club’s voluntary archivist who sorts through, collects and archives the club’s past through documents, photographs and memorabilia. The locker room would be available to women in the morning.

Later in the day it would be closed and then re-opened for men.

“The club minutes record that many young female members wanted to do more than social activities,” Vogt said. “There was immediate pressure on the locker rooms.

When the club expanded, a decision was made to have separate locker rooms.”

There are now only a handful of differences between the two locker rooms, according to Elsa Lemoine, the club’s facilities director.

The women have a free coffee and tea station because they have no adjacent access to Joe’s. They have a view of the stadium from the lounge area, and there is no direct entrance to the whirlpool. But after the renovation, Lemoine said, there will be a dedicated whirlpool inside the women’s locker room. Finally, so-called “beauty bars” are placed throughout the locker room as a place where women can put on makeup and blow dry their hair.

The locker rooms on the basement level each have a sense of character and community, making them far more than a place to change clothes, shower and get dressed. Maybe it’s the forced vulnerability, even call it intimacy, but the locker room reveals a certain humanity not found in the restaurants, library or weight room. Perhaps it is the regularity of just being in the room and seeing the same faces day after day and getting to know them.

I got to know my locker neighbor. Over the years, we talked about careers, working

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out and our families. He was a part of my morning ritual. He didn’t show up one week, and I figured he was visiting his grandchildren on the other side of the country. And then I learned he had died. We’d never talked outside of the locker room, and yet I felt I knew the man. I still feel his loss.

The heart of the Men’s Locker Room is the lounge, where men read the paper, have something to eat and watch television. During my years here – I’m an Early Bird – I’ve come to know much about the men I see each day.

We’re there all of 15 minutes or so, but over time we’ve come to learn about one another’s work life and the aches and pains that come with exercise, or just getting older. We learn about families – marriages and births.

I was curious to see if the Women’s Locker Room had the same sense of camaraderie.

Clearly, my reportage had to stop at the entrance to the Women’s Locker Room. But two intrepid correspondents – one in her mid-20s, the other in her 60s – have shared stories and observations that I hope make you think about these rooms. For space, I paraphrased their reports.

While I was unemployed and looking for work, I spent a lot of time going to workout classes and spending time in the locker room. I found it comforting to be around other people and have coffee and just relax. There was a strong sense of community there, especially for older people who had been spending time over the years fostering friendships.

You would hear people catching up on a wide variety of things – day-to-day minutia, parents preparing to have kids leave for college, and even news of people who recently passed. For many women, everything from the mundane to the big moments takes place over coffee in that lounge.

You can tell this is a part of their daily routine.

The women’s lounge is clearly an important place for members to relax while getting to know their community.

And.

The locker rooms are clearly an important place for members to relax while getting to know their community.

When I began my journey to better health at 60, I came to the club in the morning because my job had such long hours. As is my usual pattern in new situations, I sat there silently for what seemed like weeks before someone started to talk with me. I really knew no one, initially, and my silence allowed me to listen. The women around me knew each other, shared history, talked about their day/families/jobs/weekends, traded best recipes and sometimes talked about MAC issues.

The age span in the morning can be as wide as 60 years, so there is youthful exuberance and experienced wisdom sitting next to each other sharing life. We all bring dilemmas, concerns, successes, celebrations and issues to the Beauty Bar. Members of the Beauty Bar watch out for each other, check in on each other, encourage each other, miss each other, share celebrations like birthdays together at the Beauty Bar, and together mourn the loss of any of our group. We have casual conversations as we sit in our underwear and bathrobes and ready ourselves for the rest of the day – comfortable strangers sharing life.

We are a community. We laugh, cry, encourage and inspire one another. Some may meet outside of MAC, but mostly we value and rely on the connections we have formed around our Beauty Bar. We are a family.

How true.

– Tom Hallman Jr. Hallman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Oregonian, author and MAC member who teaches the club’s Tell-YourStory writing class. In celebration of MAC’s 125th anniversary, Hallman is writing a monthly essay about the club.

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