100 East 8th Street, Suite 270, Holland, MI 49423
(616) 395-7919
Number 332
Monthly Bulletin
April 2016
Website: www.hope.edu/hasp
Email: hasp@hope.edu
Kim Mendels, Executive Director; Amy Berarducci, Administrative Assistant
MONTHLY PROGRAM
Monthly Program Chair: Peter Deede, hpdeede@aol.com
Date:
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Time:
9:00 AM refreshments, 9:30 AM program
Place:
Haworth Inn & Conference Center
Program:
Threads: The people, events, and beliefs that make 111-year-old Herman Miller, Inc. what it
is today; Steve Frykholm & Clark Malcolm
"Threads" is a presentation that tells the story of Herman Miller's history of design, openness to new ideas and
people, and respect for individuals. Steve Frykholm and Clark Malcolm, who between them have spent 75 years
presenting Herman Miller to the world through graphics and in print, will tell the stories of the people, products
and events behind Herman Miller, Inc. Woven together, the many threads of this history tell the story of
Herman Miller and the origins of the values and culture that will sustain it years to come. "Threads" is an
interactive presentation which will include images, video clips and audio segments from Herman Miller's long
history of design and innovation. In this program for HASP, they will focus on the two threads of Providence
and Culture as the best way to understand the unique history and character of Herman Miller.
Clark Malcolm has worked for Herman Miller for 33 years as writer and editor in virtually all parts of the
company. He is author, co-author, or editor of 17 books on design, leadership, architecture, and facility
management. Clark has degrees in English Language and Literature from Rhodes College and the University of
Michigan.
Steve Frykholm became Herman Miller’s first internal graphic designer in 1970 and retired in 2015. He
received Herman Miller’s highest recognition for an employee in 1986, The Carl F. Frost Award. In 2007 he
became an AIGA Fellow, and in 2010 he received the AIGA Medal, the highest recognition from AIGA, the
professional association for design. He's recognized as an annual report legend in Graphis, and an American
design icon in the 50th Anniversary Issue of Communication Arts.
UPCOMING HASP MONTHLY PROGRAMS:
May 3, 2016 - Mental Health: Much Ado about Everything; Jim Haveman
June 7, 2016 – HASP Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon @ Noon
MONHLY MEETING PARKING: Lot Z – behind Anderson-Werkman building is reserved for HASP members (marked with
orange cones), WEST side of the old Versendaal building on 8th Street (across from new Marriott, enter off 9th) indicating reserved
parking for HASP members, there are some available spaces in Lot U (for Haworth guests, behind the Kepple House by Dykstra
Hall), Pillar Church parking lot (which you CAN park in the spots labeled “Pillar Church only”), street parking where available, and
the lot behind New Holland Brewery and 84 East where available. The newer downtown parking ramp is also a great option! If you
live at Freedom Village, please consider taking their bus over.
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership Chair: Betty Voskuil, dennisandbettylou@gmail.com
We welcome the following new members:
SUZANNE HARRINGTON
Profession:
Nursing/Health Care
Education:
Western Michigan University, Purdue North Central, Valparaiso University
Hobbies:
Reading, crossword puzzles, Scrabble, gardening, knitting/crocheting, art/museums,
Cultural meeings/lectures
Mentor:
Loretta Fenske
JUDITH VOGT
Profession:
Professor of Biology
Education:
Methodist Hospital TX, Kansas State University, Washington State University, Oregon
State University
Hobbies:
Swimming, bridge, attending movies, concerts & plays, watching tennis, attending
Methodist church
Mentor:
Ruth Donaldson
Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of the following HASP member:
Debra Hoksbergen~ Debra joined HASP in October 2015 after a career as a registered nurse. She passed away
on February 21, 2016.
New Member Orientation!
There will be a new member orientation immediately following the May monthly program on Tuesday, May
3rd in the HASP classroom. If you have not yet attended a new member orientation please join us! This is a
great way to meet other new members, walk through the details of the organization and get your questions
answered. Light brunch food will be provided. Please just walk from Haworth across the street to the
Anderson Werkman building, suite 270, and we will be ready for you. We ask that you RSVP to the HASP
office, hasp@hope.edu, or #395-7919, so we know how many to plan for. Thank you!
CURRICULUM
Curriculum Chair: Barbara Stegink, bstegink39@gmail.com
Please note that the entire winter/spring curriculum calendar and course descriptions are available on our
website for your reference: www.hope.edu/hasp
April Courses:
Please refer to your green calendar for the course schedule. We will only be publishing errors or changes to the
calendar.
Artwork in the classroom: HASP member, Amy Henrickson, will be the featured artist on display in the
HASP classroom for the month of April.
Closed Courses: The following HASP courses for Winter/Spring are closed…if you have already signed up,
assume that you are registered for the course, if you are on the wait list, we will email you.
• WWI
• Geography of US Rivers for Fridays April 15 & 22 but Mondays April 18 & 25 option just opened, see
below
• Redesigning the Ultimate Journey
• Cutting the Cable Part II
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Geography of US Rivers - New sign ups or requests to move:
• Our original course on Geography of US Rivers slated for Friday, April 15 and 22 is full.
• Open enrollment is available as an additional offering of this class has been set up for all new
registrants. Jerry VanWyngarden, HASP member and presenter for the course, has graciously offered to
teach this same class on:
o Mondays: April 18, 25 @ 9:30 AM
• If you are interested in taking this course but were unable to get into the original dates, please drop off
your registration, call or email the office to sign up.
Volunteers to switch dates:
• As stated, we are full on Fridays, April 15 & 22, but if the new dates of Mondays, April 18 & 25 are
better for you and you are willing to switch, please let us know as we are looking for a few volunteers to
move over.
Note from Curriculum Chair:
The curriculum sub-committees have been meeting throughout the months of February and March to plan the
summer term curriculum. All of the committees have some very exciting and interesting courses that will be
offered during the summer months. For your information, the summer term will begin on Monday, June 13 and
extend into the second week of August. There will be many opportunities for all of us to enjoy and enhance our
learning experiences.
This month I am going to give you a “sneak preview” of a group of proposed courses for summer. These will
possibly require some planning ahead if you choose to attend.
Many of you will recall that the Special Events Committee sponsored a Grandparent Day during several
summers in the past. Drawing from this idea, one of our committee members thought it might be fun to add
inter-generational courses to our summer curriculum. These courses will be for all HASP members but are
designed to also include a child or young person of an appropriate age group for the class. We want to
encourage you to invite a grandchild or a special child in your life to attend any or all of these classes.
For children who are 9 – 12 years of age, there will be a course on the scale of the solar system which will be
presented by Peter Burkey. Peter writes a monthly article in the Holland Sentinel titled “What’s Up in the Sky”.
Local artist Carolyn Stich will be in our classroom to instruct a painting project for partners to work on. This
class will be appropriate for 5 year olds and older – up to 90! The end result will prove to be an endearing
painting to take home.
Finally, you may want to go to the Children’s Summer Hope Repertory Theatre to enjoy one of their fine
productions. Since the theatre schedule is not out at the time of this writing, further details will be forthcoming.
We hope you will enjoy the remainder of the Winter/Spring semester as April and May will provide us with
many opportunities for learning. Any questions, comments and suggestions regarding our curriculum can be
addressed to the following members of the curriculum committees:
Fine Arts: Anne DuMez - taadumez@charter.net, 399-5252
or Marty Evert - martyevert@hotmail.com, 848-7599
Humanities: Sue Bohlander - hiker4625@gmail.com, 335-3175
Science, Medicine & Technology: Norma Killilea - killilean@comcast.net, 392-6664
Social Sciences: Bill Parr - parrjtwj@yahoo.com, 546-3424
Chairperson: Barbara Stegink - bstegink39@gmail.com, 392-7214
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COMMUNICATIONS
Communications Chair: Lorelle Eberly, jakelorelle@sbcglobal.net
The HASP REVIEW committee encourages HASP members to submit their artwork, poetry, essays, short
stories and memoirs to Kim Mendels in the HASP office. The final deadline for submission is Friday, April 15.
Please email your work to Kim (hasp@hope.edu) or if more convenient, drop by the office to give her your hard
copy and she will make sure the committee receives your work.
New this year is a party for members who have submitted work for the 2016 HASP REVIEW. Hot off the press
the first copies of the review will be handed out at this fun gathering. Readings from contributors who desire to
share their work at the party will be part of this fun event. Details to follow.
SERVICE
Service Chair: Larry Lynn, oldrun09@gmail.com
Service opportunities are also listed on the HASP website www.hope.edu/hasp under “Service Opportunities”
HOLLAND FREE HEALTH CLINIC
The Holland Free Health Clinic is a non-profit organization in the Holland/Zeeland area that exists to meet the
basic human need of health services for local people who are uninsured or insured through Medicaid.
People are helped by providing medical, dental or vision care. The clinic depends on donations of time and
services from medical professionals and volunteers. There has been an interest among health professionals
doing health missions locally rather than overseas. This need is as critical in our neighborhood as it is in other
countries.
Please consider volunteering your time and talents regardless of the number of hours or days you can afford to
donate. To learn more about HFHC check out their website at www.hfhclinic.org.
To volunteer your services please contact either Marie Hamilton at vosareeno@sbcglobal.net or Ann Anderson
at annanderson22@chartermi.net.
REST HAVEN
Maple Woods, 49 E. 32nd Street, is Rest Haven’s assisted living building. 88 senior adults live there – all with
their own unique interests, stories and needs. They are looking to collaborate with HASP members to become
engaged in relationship with residents.
A few of the ideas for engagement and collaboration are:
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Coffee Chat – coffee, cookies and conversation, whether it be topical, general or personal. An intentional time to
enrich the lives and satisfy the inquisitiveness of 1 or more residents.
A female resident has expressed a desire to be challenged intellectually. She wonders about auditing a college
class or having in-depth discussion about various topics. She is a Bible scholar and loves anything historical.
Several World War II veterans who enjoy sharing their memories and experiences with others would appreciate
good listeners.
A male resident would benefit from one-on-one visits and attention. This man worked for Creative Dining at
Hope College for 20 years and is now missing the stimulation of a college environment, Hope events, and is
feeling lonely.
They are open to any ideas that would enrich the daily lives of the residents.
As for days and times – mornings or afternoons work really well and they would consider any day of the week.
Please contact Larry Lynn at 399-0799 or oldrun09@gmail.com if interested.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Events Chair: Jackie DeGroot, jackiedeg49@gmail.com
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR EVENTS ARE NEAR THE BACK OF THE BULLETIN
April~ Spring Fling! HASP Social Event at Macatawa Bank on 8th, Thursday, April 21, 2016, 5:30-7:30 pm
The annual HASP Spring Fling is a great time to meet and/or reconnect with fellow HASP members. The event
will again take place at Macatawa Bank on 8th Street (lower level). Enter the rear of the bank and take the
elevator down to lower level where HASP greeters will welcome you. There is no charge for this social event.
However, please bring a plate of hors d’oeuvres or something sweet to share. Refreshments will be provided
(wine, punch, coffee). You should have received an invitation via Constant Contact, please respond to that, if
not, please RSVP to berarducci@hope.edu, hasp@hope.edu or call the office, 395.7919, by Friday, April 15th.
May~ Fermilab Tour in Batavia, IL, May 19, 2016, 7:00am-7:30pm, $45pp
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research. “Scientists at Fermilab
expand humankind’s understanding of matter, energy, space and time, capturing imaginations and inspiring
future generations.” The visit will include a docent tour of the Wilson Hall in the morning which includes their
linear accelerator lab and science exhibits. There will be a docent tour of Swan Lake and the Reflective Ponds
in the afternoon which is part of their natural areas. Box lunches (sandwich, fruit, chips, cookie & bottled
water) will be enjoyed at the lab. Note: This is a government facility which requires every person to have a
photo ID to enter. We will visit a rest stop on the way with a snack provided and dinner will be on your own
when we will stop at Culver’s on the return. We plan to leave at 7:00am from the Ray & Sue Smith Stadium
(13th and Fairbanks). The estimated return time to Holland is 7:30pm. Ron & Pam Brown are the coordinators,
please contact them with questions. Ron 566.7174 rhbrown0114@gmail.com or Pam 566.1705
pambrown702@yahoo.com.
June~ Whitecaps Baseball Game, June 9, 2016, 5:45pm-10:30pm, $18pp
Take me out to the ballgame! Please join the Special Events committee, June 9, for a night of Minor League
Baseball with the Midwest League Champions of 2015! The West Michigan Whitecaps will play the Great
Lakes Loons (Midland, MI) at 5/3 Ballpark in Comstock Park. The bus will leave the Ray and Sue Smith
Stadium at 5:45pm, returning to Holland after the game (approximately 10:30pm). This is a Thrifty/Thirsty
Thursday ballgame, which means there will be $2.00 hotdogs, Pepsi products, and beer for those who want
ballpark food as a treat. Cost is $18 per person. Deadline for signup is Tuesday, May 31. Jackie DeGroot is
the coordinator if you have questions, 399.9089, jackiedeg49@gmail.com.
September~Stratford Theatre Bus Trip, September 20-22, 2016,
$545 single occupancy, $400 double occupancy
Now is the time to make your reservation for our September 2016 Stratford Festival Bus Trip to beautiful
Ontario Canada. Over the last two (2) months in your monthly HASP Bulletin we have provided you with preregistration information regarding this exciting trip to Stratford Canada. While there, we will see two (2) plays:
Virgil’s Aeneid a contemporary echo of Virgil’s famous poem, a band of refugees flee their devastated city and
embark on the perilous quest for a new country to call home. Audience Advisory, The Aeneid contains some
mature subject matter and occasional strong language. Second we will be viewing a very familiar play by C.S.
Lewis The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Our bus trip begins on Tuesday, September 20th, and departs
from the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium Parking Lot at 8:00am, and returns to Holland on Thursday, September
22nd at approximately 5:00pm. Your bus trip includes the following: Round trip transportation, 2-breakfasts, 2buffet dinners, 2-night’s stay at the Best Western-Arden Park Hotel, 2-theatre tickets for the plays listed above,
a Perth Museum admittance ticket and several break stops with refreshments. All lunches (3) are at HASP
member’s personal expense. When remitting your reservation/registration and payment for this bus trip
please also include a copy of your current passport or enhanced driver’s license. Your passport or enhanced
driver’s license should have an effective date of at least through March 31, 2017. John and Diane Thornton,
616.298.8078, will be your hosts for this enjoyable trip to the Stratford Ontario Canada.
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COST: Single Hotel Occupancy $ 545.00 per person
Double Hotel Occupancy $ 400.00 per person
100% of your registration cost will be refundable up to and including June 30, 2016. Effective July 1, 2016, no
refunds can be issued due to HASP pre-payments for theatre tickets, hotels, events, etc.
Our maximum guest count for this bus trip will be forty-four (44) HASP members so please do not delay in
filing your personal registration for Stratford Canada.
Border crossing is required on our trip to Canada so you will need to have a current Passport, a Passport
Card or an Enhanced Driver’s License in order to board the bus at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
Parking Lot.
HASP Office/Executive Director News
HASP Nominating Committee Report 2016
Each year the HASP Nominating Committee is composed of the two senior at-large board members, the
Executive Director, and three additional members from the general membership appointed by the HASP
President. The 2016 Nominating Committee members are: Kathy Beal, Jean Williams, Gerry VanWyngarden,
David Schmitt, Sharon Blom and Kim Mendels.
The committee unanimously presents the following slate for election for the 2016-2017 year:
President: Terri Holden
Vice President: Ron Mulder
Treasurer: Don Cowie
Member at Large (3 yr. term): Loren Meengs
Member at Large (3 yr. term): Andree Keneau
Member at Large (2 yr. term): Norma Killilea
Please note that the committee is proposing re-electing Terri Holden and Ron Mulder for a second one-year
term in their current positions. This has been done before in the history of HASP (1990-91, 1995-96, 1997-98
and 2002-3) for various reasons and at times to provide stability and continuity during organizational changes.
We will speak more to this in upcoming bulletins and at the annual meeting.
The Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at which time the
membership will vote on the above slate. Nominations may be made from the floor with prior consent of the
nominee.
The committee presented their nominating report to the Board of Directors on Friday, March 3, 2016, and the
board approved the appointment of the following chairs of our six standing committees:
Communications:
Monthly Program:
Service:
Special Events:
Curriculum (reappointed):
Membership (reappointed):
Donna Bogle
Dave VanderWel
David Tapley
John Blom
Barb Stegink
Betty Voskuil
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Special Events Registration Forms:
Fermilab ~ May 19, 2016
$45pp
Name(s): _________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name & Phone #: ___________________________________________
Lunch Selection, Please initial by your choice:
____ Roast Beef Sandwich
____ Chicken Salad Sandwich
____ Roasted Vegetable Wrap on a Spinach Tortilla
All box lunched are served w/ whole fruit, chips, cookie and bottled water.
Whitecaps Ballgame ~ June 9, 2016
$18pp
Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name & Phone #: ____________________________________________
Stratford Theatre Festival
September 20-22, 2016
COST: Single Hotel Occupancy $ 545.00pp Double Hotel Occupancy $ 400.00pp
Name (1st guest)_______________________ Telephone#_____________ Email:_______________________
Name (2nd guest)_______________________Telephone#_____________ Email:_______________________
Emergency Contact Name & Phone #: _______________________________________________________
Total Amount of your remittance: $_______________
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