100 East 8th Street, Suite 270
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 395-7919
Number 276
Website: www.hope.edu/hasp
Monthly Bulletin
August 2011
Email: hasp@hope.edu
NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE!
Date:
Time:
Place:
Program:
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
9:00 a.m. coffee – 9:30 a.m. program
CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH, GATHERING PLACE
21 Sundays: Ben Reuschel
Our August meeting will feature Ben Reuschel, a thru-hiker of the Appalachian Trail. Ben
accomplished this feat of hiking 2,172.7 miles in 142 days in 2004. Only one of five who ever tried to
accomplish this goal of completing the trail as a thru-hiker.
The Appalachian Trail, or simply the AT, is a foot trail traversing the mountain crests of the
Appalachian Mountains from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. It passes
through 14 states, eight national forests, two national parks and across 15 major rivers.
The inception of the idea of the AT was by Benton MacKaye, a forester in 1921. He realized the
importance of preserving our wilderness in a fast developing industrialized nation. It became part of
the National Park System in 1968 and today is managed by them and the nonprofit Appalachian Trail
Conservancy. The trail is maintained by 30 trail clubs and multiple partnerships.
Ben Reuschel is currently a detective with the Holland Police Department. He was raised in Overisel,
Michigan and attended Hamilton High. He spent 3 ½ years at Grand Valley State before taking a
semester off to hike the AT. After finishing the trail he wrapped up his degree and enrolled in the
Police Academy and was selected as the Recruit Commander. Upon completion he was hired full time
by the Holland Police Department where he had previously been working as a cadet since graduating
high school. After a year working road patrol he started graduate school at Grand Valley and attended
full time while working the road. He finished his Masters in Public Administration in April 2010.
Last October Ben took a position in the detective bureau running a covert surveillance detail. He
currently lives in Zeeland with his wife Carolyn, cats – Zeke and Phoebe, and a yellow lab – Belle.
Please join us for this presentation chronicling Ben’s 2004 hike of the 2,174 mile Appalachian Trail.
Along the way he learned that the greatest challenge lies within and the journey was the destination.
MEMBERSHIP
HASP Annual Dues notices and renewals have been mailed to you. Our yearly membership fee will
again be $100.00 per member for the 2011-12 year. Please return your renewal by August 15, 2011.
We welcome the following new members:
LESLIE DRAHOS
Profession:
Attorney
Education:
Syracuse University, B.S., University of Miami School of Law, J.D.
Hobbies:
Reading, building, new projects, advocacy, photography art
Mentor:
Donna Bogle
JOHN HEUNINK
Profession:
Advertising, Marketing, Animation, Internet Developments, Ministry
Education:
Carroll University, B.S., Business, B.S., Art
Hobbies:
Photography, gardening, painting, volunteer ministry at nursing homes and churches
Mentor:
Dennis DeWitt
SUSAN HEUNINK
Profession:
Music Teacher
Education:
Southern Methodist University, B.A., Music Educ.
Hobbies:
Reading, yoga, travel
Mentor:
Dennis DeWitt
JULIA SANDERS
Profession:
Education
Education:
Michigan State University, B.A., Western Michigan University, M.A.
Hobbies:
Reading, duplicate bridge, writing, fiber arts, travel, investment club
Mentor:
John and Eileen Nordstrom
JOYCE SLUITER
Profession:
Para-church Ministries
Education:
Aquinas College, B.A., Western Theological Seminary, MRE
Hobbies:
Reading, writing, quilting, counted cross-stitch, piano/organ playing, memoir writing
Mentor:
Mary Heideman
GLENN VANHAITSMA
Profession:
English teacher
Education:
Hope College, B.A., Syracuse University, M.A. and PhD (English)
Hobbies:
Camping, developed courses in ethnic literature, Indian and Third World studies
Mentor:
Elton and Elaine Bruins
RUTH VANHAITSMA
Profession:
Clinical Dietician
Education:
New Jersey College for Women (Rutgers U.) B.S., Scripps Metabolic Clinic, Cornell
University Graduate School, M.S., nutrition
Hobbies:
Social justice activism
Mentor:
Elton and Elaine Bruins
BETTY VOSKUIL
Profession:
Education/Executive
Education:
University of Wisconsin/Madison, B.S., Framingham State College, M.Ed., Hope
College, Honorary Doctorate
Hobbies:
Symphony music, art, needlework, hunger and poverty issues, world affairs
Mentor:
Karen Michmerhuizen
We extend our sympathy to the friends and family of Burrell Pennings, Marian Woodby, and Richard
Fenske.
Burrell Pennings died June 23, 2011. He was a retired pastor in the Reformed Church and had been a
member of HASP since 1993.
Marian Woodby died June 25, 2011. She was a retired teacher and had been a member of HASP since
1995. Her brother, Bill Bocks and his wife Marge are also HASP members.
Richard Fenske was a retired controller of Wolverine Industries and had just joined HASP in 2009.
COMMUNICATIONS
A primary goal of HASP is for members to share their passions, experiences and talents with one
another. Presenting and participating in classes are two ways to do this. Contributing to HASP Review
is another.
HASP Review is an annual anthology of the creative writings and artwork of our membership and is
intended to be representative of the varied life experiences, ideas and perspectives of our membership.
It is published in June of each year.
Submissions are received at the HASP office from September through March so sharpen your pencils
and ink–up your pens to get ready to share more in the months to come!
CURRICULUM
Our fall course offerings are complete and off to the printer! The calendar and course descriptions for
September through December will be mailed to you the first week of August.
If you have course ideas/proposals in mind for the winter term, please bring them to the HASP office
or send them to one of the Curriculum Sub-committee chairs below:
Fine Arts- Barb Stegink (bstegink@yahoo.com)
Humanities- Judy Parr (parr.judyandbill@gmail.com)
Science & Technology- Gerald VanWyngarden (gvanwyn@ameritech.net)
Social Sciences- John Buttrey (buttreys2@charter.net)
SPECIAL THANKS to Ed Anderson, who is retiring from Chair of the Science, Medicine and
Technology sub-committee for his tireless, tremendous, and LONG service!
August courses:
Brothers and Sisters: Sibling Bond – Monday, August 1
Immigration Issues – Wednesday, August 3
Biking from Beijing to Paris – Wednesday, August 10
*Memoirs – Wednesday, August 10, 1:00 p.m.
(*indicates the course meets in the HASP conference room.)
SPECIAL EVENTS
REMINDER! Niagara on the Lake Trip, September 13-15, 2011
This trip is full. Final payment is due by August 15th. ($489.00 per person – less your $100 deposit
previously made w/reservation!)
GRAND RAPIDS ART PRIZE TOUR
Thursday September 22, 2011 – this trip is FULL
A second, identical trip has been planned for Thursday, September 29th – a FEW spaces are still
available for this date!
Imagine visiting Grand Rapids to view Art Prize 2011 without having to worry about traffic or finding
a parking place. If you join the HASP Art Prize Tour you will travel via the Hope Bus to The Amway
Grand Hotel with your HASP friends, have time to walk to the downtown Art Prize sites, travel from
there to a private lunch at Mangiamo’s, then again go by bus to Meijer Gardens to view additional Art
Prize entries. The bus will depart Holland at 9:00 a.m. and return in the neighborhood of 4:30 p.m. The
cost per person is $20.00 and is due with your reservation. Please call the office if interested and to
make sure there is still room before sending in your form!
HASP OFFICE NEWS
The office will be closed August 15-19, and Monday, August. 22, 2011.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RESERVATION FORM
GRAND RAPIDS ART PRIZE TOUR, Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
Name(s):__________________________________________________________
No. of People: _______________x $20.00 ea. Total Enclosed: _______________
Emergency contact name and phone:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Menu Choice(s):
________Turkey Sammy – smoked bacon, swiss, baby spinach, roasted garlic mayonnaise, ciabatta
bun, served with chips.
________Chicken Fettuccine – creamy alfredo sauce, shaved parmesan with wood-grilled chicken
breast.
________Mangiamo Chicken Caesar – romaine hearts, garlic croutons, fresh shaved parmesan with
homemade Caesar dressing.
All entrees include bread with herbed olive oil and soda, coffee or tea.
Special needs: _______________________________________________
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HASP ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
HAWORTH INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER
June 7, 2011
President Gerald VanWyngarden greeted HASP members and thanked Bob Palma for opening our
luncheon and meeting with special piano music. He then welcomed special guests President and Mrs.
Bultman, Mary Remenschneider, Hope Liaison, Winnie Hollenbach and her son Jeff Hollenbach and
his wife Jane.
President VanWyngarden reminded members that the 2011 HASP Review was available at the tables
in the foyer, one per household. He thanked members who contributed writings this year and the
Communications Committee for their work putting it together.
He then introduced HASP member Sharon Arendshorst who delivered our invocation.
Lunch was served.
During the luncheon pictures from HASP events for the last year were shown on two screens via a
PowerPoint prepared by President VanWyngarden.
2011 Business Meeting Minutes:
President VanWyngarden called the meeting to order. Minutes of the June 1, 2010 meeting were
printed in the July 2010 bulletin and a copy was made available on each table. There was a motion to
accept the June 2010 minutes, it was supported, and the motion was carried.
The Treasurer’s financial report, along with a written annual report, were provided in the HASP 2011
June bulletin. President VanWyngarden asked if there were any questions regarding the financial
reports and there were none. The report will be filed for audit.
The six standing committee Annual reports were also provided to members in the June 2011 bulletin.
President VanWyngarden asked if there were any questions for committee chairs and there were none.
President VanWyngarden then asked the membership to take a moment to remember the ten HASP
members we have lost this year. We fondly remember their contributions and friendship. Kim
Mendels, Executive Director lit a candle in memory of each member as their name was read:
Don Nienhuis
Carl Hazelbauer
Vic Maddox
Richard Oudersluys
Hal Franken
Evie VanDorp
Lars Granberg
Anna Holland
Betty Gutsell
David Morrow
Retiring Board members were then called forward for recognition:
Bill Bocks, Member at Large
Charlotte Leaske, Member at Large
Ann Weller, Communications Chair
Eileen Nordstrom, Special Events Chair
President VanWyngarden thanked them for their service and also thanked Bill Mungall, Hope Liaison
who is retiring but could not be present, for his service to our Board and informed the membership that
we recognized him at our March Board of Directors meeting. He also informed the membership that
President Bultman has since appointed Dr. Roger Nemeth to be our next Hope Liaison to the Board.
Kim Mendels then presented retiring members with a parting gift.
Kim Mendels then gave the report of the 2011 HASP Nominating Committee. She thanked Bill
Bocks, Char Leaske, Phil VanEyl, Ruth Kronemeyer, and Dorothy Chamness for their work on this
committee. The following slate was then presented to the membership for election:
President:
Margaret (Peg) VanGrouw
Vice-President:
Phil VanEyl
Member at Large:
Jim Chamness
Member at Large:
Tom Wolterink
President VanWyngarden then asked if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none he
received the motion that the slate be accepted as presented and given a unanimous vote. The motion
was passed and seconded.
Kim Mendels then announced new Committee Chairs who were recommended by the Nominating
Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their March 2011 meeting:
Communications:
Christi Broersma
Special Events:
Ron South
Members of the 2011-12 Board of Directors were then called forward:
President:
Margaret (Peg) VanGrouw
Vice-President:
Phil VanEyl
Treasurer:
Jeanne Gerow
Member at Large:
Mary Ellen Lunderberg
Member at Large:
Judy Parr
Member at Large:
Elaine Bruins
Member at Large:
Don Williams
Member at Large:
Jim Chamness
Member at Large:
Tom Wolterink
Communications:
Christi Broersma
Curriculum:
Tom TenHoeve
Membership:
Mary deForest
Monthly Program:
Paul Kleinheksel
Service:
Gordon Stegink
Special Events:
Ron South
Hope Liaison:
Mary Remenschneider
Hope Liaison:
Roger Nemeth (absent)
Executive Director: Kim Mendels
(Note: due to construction on the other side of campus, a power line was hit and we lost power during
this time. Emergency lights were on and we continued with the meeting but were unable to continue
with PowerPoint slides President VanWyngarden had prepared for the business meeting. Included in
these slides were the list of HASP charter members, past presidents, HASP distinguished service award
recipients, Hope faculty who presented courses for us this last year, etc. The full PowerPoint has been
added to our website: www.hope.edu/hasp)
President VanWyngarden then introduced President-elect Peg VanGrouw who came forward and gave
her remarks. She thanked the membership for the honor of this office and expressed her hope to serve
credibly and to the membership’s satisfaction. She then read an “Ode to Jerry” (President
VanWyngarden) which read as follows:
“Listen HASP members, and you shall hear
A little review of Jerry’s year.
He researched long to find those jokes
So meetings began with chuckling folks.
With Kim – a great partner – he worked full well
To make sure we had happy personnel.
He opened and closed meetings promptly on time
And shared other talents – too many to rhyme.
You’ll note that we never dunned him for proof
Of birth beneath our American roof.
And now he has earned the badge of esteem
For being the leader of our HASPers team.
Our thanks to you, Jerry.”
Peg then presented Jerry with the HASP President’s pin.
President VanWyngarden then offered his closing remarks. He thanked the membership and Board for
their work and support this past year and for the pleasure of serving.
He then informed the membership that we once again had a nominee for the HASP Distinguished
Service Award. He read the criteria for the award and announced that this year it was being given to
the wife of our founder, Winnie Hollenbach. Winnie was presented with a glass flower filled vase
engraved with HASP and a lifetime membership. President VanWyngarden spoke of Winnie’s
background and her contributions to the founding and success of the Academy.
Former Distinguished Service Award recipients were also named and asked to stand and be recognized
at this time.
President VanWyngarden then called the meeting to a close, thanked members for coming and the
meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Mendels, Executive Director