100 East 8th Street, Suite 270, Holland, MI 49423
(616) 395-7919
Number 328
Monthly Bulletin
December 2015
Website: www.hope.edu/hasp
Email: hasp@hope.edu
Office Staff: Kim Mendels, Executive Director; Amy Berarducci, Administrative Assistant
MONTHLY PROGRAM
Monthly Program Chair: Peter Deede, hpdeede@aol.com
Date:
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Time:
9:00 AM refreshments, 9:30 AM program
Place:
Haworth Inn & Conference Center
Program:
History of Hope College Vespers and Holiday sing-along, Brad Richmond, Hope College
This program will provide a history of Vespers at Hope College while examining the ways over centuries in
which music and poetry have been interwoven to celebrate the birth of Christ. Excerpts from a recently
produced CD by the Hope College Chapel Choir will be used to illustrate the breadth and richness of this
artistic tradition. The program will conclude with a Christmas Holiday sing-along.
Brad Richmond has been Director of Choral Activities at Hope College since 1998. He teaches conducting and
voice, and directs the Chapel Choir and College Chorus. Prior to this he served as Director of Choirs at
Southeastern Louisiana University. His presentation of Bach’s Mass in B Minor with the SLU Concert Choir
and Orchestra won the Gambit Classical Arts Award for the best performance of 1998 in New Orleans and the
surrounding region. During summers from 1995 to 2000 he served as high school choral director at Interlochen
School for the Arts.
A Canada Council for the Arts National Conducting Award winner, Dr. Richmond has toured with choirs
throughout the United States, Canada, Austria, France, Italy, England, the Czech Republic and South Africa.
His compositions are published by MorningStar Music Publishers and Mark Foster Music Company.
UPCOMING HASP MONTHLY PROGRAMS:
January 5, 2016 – Lakeshore Sustainability, Michelle Gibbs
February 2, 2016 - Hope College 150th Anniversary, Dennis Voskuil
MONHLY MEETING PARKING: Lot Z – behind Anderson-Werkman building is reserved for HASP members (marked with
orange cones), 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:
DAVID BLATT
Profession:
Physician
Education:
Harvard College, George Washington University School of Medicine, Cook Co. Hospital
Hobbies:
Reading, dogs, Motown, emergency medical services/fire services
Mentor:
Herb Weller
ROBERT COPPING
Profession:
Financial/General Mgt.
Education:
Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, Raytheon/Harbridge
Hobbies:
International travel, community enrichment activities, reading
Mentor:
Richard Swanson
CAROL DIRKSE
Profession:
School Secretary
Education:
Hope College
Hobbies:
Singing, reading, entertaining
Mentor:
Sandy Buller
FRANCES HACKNEY
Profession:
Social Worker
Education:
Calvin College, University of Michigan
Hobbies:
Reading, walking, swimming, traveling
Mentor:
Rick Bosch
DAVID MOORE
Profession:
Physician, medical education and primary care
Education:
Southern IL University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Cook Co. Hospital
Hobbies:
Classical Music, pianist, integrative medicine, yoga, acupuncture
Mentor:
Ann Weller
JERILYNN TUCKER
Profession:
School Psychologist
Education:
Eastern Michigan University, Western Michigan University
Hobbies:
Current affairs, reading, amateur theatre
Mentor:
Donna Bogle
ROYCE WINANS
Profession:
Owner & Officer of Royce Mgt.Corp
Education:
Courses in stenography and medical group management
Hobbies:
Snow skiing, golf, tennis, hiking, study groups
Mentor:
Kathy Beal
BARBARA ZACHMAN
Profession:
Teacher
Education:
Michigan State University, Western Michigan University
Hobbies:
Knitting, quilting, baking, Amish culture
Mentor:
Dave & Jane Pearson
LEE ZACHMAN
Profession:
Clergy
Education:
St. Norbert College, Bethany Theological Seminary
Hobbies:
Chair caning, needlepoint, painting, sports cars
Mentor:
Dave & Jane Pearson
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CURRICULUM
Curriculum Chair: Barbara Stegink, bstegink39@gmail.com
Please note that the entire fall curriculum calendar and course descriptions are available on our website for your
reference: www.hope.edu/hasp
December Courses:
Please refer to your orange calendar for the course schedule. We will only be publishing errors or changes to
the calendar.
Course Cancellation:
* Course: Twelve Years a Slave: We are cancelling this course because unfortunately the presenter and
HASP member, John Buttrey, took a fall and will be recuperating for the next several months.
This class was scheduled to be held on Thursdays, December 3 and 10 at 9:30am. These classes will be
cancelled, but it is our hope to reschedule them for the summer of 2016. We will keep you posted on the
situation. For now we will credit your account $5 and you may use it the next time you register. We will have
a new sign up when the class is rescheduled.
Artwork in the classroom: Carol Rickey will be the featured artist on display in the HASP classroom for the
month of December.
Note from Curriculum Chair:
It doesn’t seem like people use the phrase “from soups to nuts” anymore, at least, not as often as they did back
in the 40’s and 50’s when I was growing up. Of course the phrase originated as a reference to eating a meal
from beginning to end – beginning with soup and ending with nuts (probably with a glass of wine). However,
the phrase can also mean all inclusive, sweeping, exhaustive, and plenty. When I hear this phrase, I am
reminded of places such as Woolworths, Grants, and the variety stores that had a place on every Main Street in
the USA. Stores where you could browse to your heart’s content. Wandering from one counter to another, you
could notice something new and unfamiliar, wonder how it worked or how it was used. After several trips of
walking up and down the aisles and calculating just what you could purchase for 25 cents, you made a decision
and proudly left the store with your prized package.
Now, what has this got to do with HASP curriculum? Practically everything! Our term course catalogs
contain a wide variety of subjects for you to explore. You can choose to attend a class that exposes you to a
subject or one that helps you delve into a subject more deeply. You can also choose a lecture style class or one
that requires your active participation. Our Social Studies curriculum, in its own right, reminds me of a variety
store. This is a subject area that covers topics “from soup to nuts.” Social Studies offer courses in history,
current events, politics, international and local issues; business and economics; education and environmental
concerns; cultural and ethnic practices; to mention only a few. Please join me in thanking the members of our
Social Studies Committee who contribute so much to our curriculum: Lyne Burkey, John Buttrey, Connie
Corriveau, Mary Reid-Selth, Gary Scholten, Dianna Strebel, Lee Strebel, Debra Williamson, Dave Zwart, and
Chairperson Bill Parr.
Soon, your Winter/Spring 2016 Term catalog of courses will arrive at your home. Please spend some time
browsing the variety of courses being offered. Perhaps you will see something new that piques your interest,
something you never had time to explore before retirement. Or, perhaps you will want the opportunity to study
a subject in depth. Whatever you choose, please enjoy the “variety store” of courses that are available to you
this coming winter and spring!
Communications Chair: Lorelle Eberly, jakelorelle@sbcglobal.net
COMMUNICATIONS
The holidays are here. The HASP Review invites you to share your memories of Thanksgiving and Christmas
and New Year’s events. What are some of your traditions associated with various celebrations? What homemade gifts have you made or received? Do you have any new ways of enjoying family gatherings? Are there
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any disasters that would be good for a laugh? Sharing experiences is so much a part of HASP. Please submit
your writing, poetry, prose, and/or art to the HASP office or email hasp@hope.edu. We look forward to your
contributions.
SERVICE
Service Chair: Larry Lynn, oldrun09@gmail.com
Service opportunities are also listed on the HASP website www.hope.edu/hasp under “Service Opportunities”
Please see the article towards the end of the bulletin for “Opportunities for Volunteering in Hope Classes”.
There are many wonderful opportunities for us to serve Hope students and faculty! Please contact Elliot Tanis,
tanis@hope.edu, with questions.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP THE NEXT GENERATION LEARN TO READ!
WHAT: One on one reading sessions with elementary school students. A child takes home a book each school
night and is required to read the book or a portion of the book with someone in his home who signs a sheet
indicating the book was read. The child then reads the book to a volunteer the next day and chooses a new book
to bring home. Books are available at the appropriate reading level for each child. The book and sign off sheet
go home in a zip lock bag hence the name, “Baggie Books”. The program involves children from grades
kindergarten through fifth grade. Melinda Mendels, a West Ottawa Schools employee with the title of
Academic Coach, oversees the program.
WHERE: Pinecreek Elementary Schools, West Ottawa Public Schools, 1184 136th Ave, Holland, 49424
WHEN: 1 and 1/2 hours per week, morning or afternoon, substitutes available.
The program “Baggie Books” has been in place for three years. It has had a positive impact on students
including improving test scores, developing passionate and responsible learners, and connecting families with
the school on a daily basis.
We, Vic and Isla VerMeulen, have been “Baggie Book” volunteers for three years and have found it to be
extremely rewarding. The progress that the children make from the beginning of the year to the end of the year
is amazing. We feel if we can help children in our community become proficient readers when they leave third
grade, we have done something important. An added benefit is interacting with delightful children and
observing a school system that is working very hard to serve their children.
If interested, please contact HASP member:
Vic and Isla VerMeulen
E-mail: vvermeulen@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 616-928-3366
CULTUREWORKS INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE ARTS REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS
CultureWorks is a Holland, MI-based, faith inspired nonprofit dedicated to making culturally relevant,
transformational art and design experiences accessible to youth from all backgrounds. Our after school program
provides a nurturing environment where professional teaching artists and designers work with middle and high
school students from all backgrounds to inspire curiosity, uncover talent, and develop 21st century skills.
We have several specific volunteer opportunities and we invite you to consider what might best align with your
skill, interest, and availability. We could not accomplish this work without committed volunteers, so we are
very grateful for your consideration. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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For additional information about these requests, e-mail Larry Lynn at oldrun09@gmail.com. For more
information about CultureWorks, visit our website http://www.cultureworksica.com. Our Studio is located at
710 Chicago Dr., Suite 200 beside Engedi Church.
End of Year Mailing Help: Send Off On a Good Note.
When: November 30th, Monday from 1:00 - 4:30 pm at (NEED A LOCATION)
Who: 8 volunteers are requested to enjoy working as a team on this project
What: Help us with our end of the year fundraising efforts as we stuff, label, seal and stamp envelopes which
will be sent out to our faithful and prospective supporters. This is a crucial time of the year for us to raise more
funds for our program! Holiday snacks, cheer and camaraderie will be provided.
Experienced Artists and Designers: Be our Guest
When: Our classes are held from 3:45 - 5:45 pm. We can schedule a day and week that is convenient for you.
This would be a one time commitment or a few as you desire.
What: Come lead or coach an art or design activity as a special guest. This enlivens the curiosity and
inspiration of the students to have professionally skilled guests. If you are a professional artist, we have a
gallery space where we love to show off our local talent!
Drivers and Driver Chaperones: Navigate Creative Minds
When: Tues and Thurs from 2:00pm-3:45pm& 5:45pm-7:30pm, February 9- May 5.
What: Driver and driver chaperones for our 15 passenger van will be the navigators of young creative minds to
and from CultureWorks. Once classes at CultureWorks end for the day, students are then transported to their
homes. Drivers must be 21 and up with a valid driver’s license. Chaperones are there to greet kids as they enter
the van and build positive relationships while also maintaining a safe environment in the van.
Administration Assistants: Multi-Tasker Extraordinaire
When: Flexible. 2 hours at a time, as available. 10 am – 2 pm preferred.
What: Administration assistants' duties include, but are not limited to: Data entry, recording information,
updating CultureWorks documents, answering phone calls, and maintaining files. Previous experience in
bookkeeping, administration or administration assistance preferred, but not required.
Marketing and Communication Mentor
When: Flexible, 1 time per month, 2 hour block of time, Fridays preferred.
What: Assess and consult upon our marketing and communications strategy and execution. Be a mentor to our
marketing and communication intern. Critique and revise press releases, newsletters, etc. Previous experience in
public relations, marketing and communications preferred.
Grand Rapids Symphony Ushers
Do you like to volunteer buy only if it is a fun event? Well, ushering for the Grand Rapids Symphony
children’s concerts is fun. The first concert is January 16, 2016, at Zeeland East High School for the younger
children and also features the Grand Rapids Ballet. The second concert is February 16, 2016, for 5th graders
and it is at Central Wesleyan Church in Holland. Each day there are 2 concerts and the time commitment is
from 8:30 AM – noon. There are a few ushers who enjoy it so much they do it every year, we are always
looking for new members to help.
If you are interested please contact Myra Karachy at 796.0067 or myrakarachy@tds.net
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Special Opportunity for One-on-One Conversations with Hope Students, Spring 2016
Here is a special request for next semester. If you are interested in volunteering, return the form to the HASP
office or e-mail tanis@hope.edu. Elliot Tanis
Professor Jonathan Hagood (History) is the Director of the Senior Seminar Program, the portion of the
academic program in which students explicitly confront questions of value and belief and have the
opportunity to reflect on how Christianity can inform a philosophy for living. In Spring 2016, Senior
Seminar is piloting a mentoring program through which select students will be paired with a HASP
volunteer. As a mentor, you will meet with your assigned student at least once before the end of March
and once in April, most likely in a coffee shop like JP’s or the Kletz. In your first meeting, the student will
ask you to reflect on your life and career after college and how your “life view or philosophy of living,
developed and changed. In the second meeting, your job will be to ask the student to talk about her or his life
view (students in Senior Seminar write a “life view paper”) and how the student plans to put it into action.
Students, particularly as seniors, will greatly benefit from the wisdom and perspective as well as the
thoughtful questions that members of HASP will bring. He would like up to 50 HASP volunteers! Thus far,
there have been 10 HASP volunteers.
I would like to volunteer for the mentoring program with Hope College seniors.
Name_______________________________ Phone______________ e-mail__________________
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Events Chair: Jackie DeGroot, jackiedeg49@gmail.com
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR EVENTS ARE NEAR THE BACK OF THE BULLETIN
December~ Holiday Concert at Fountain Street Church featuring GVSU, Grand Rapids
Monday, December 7, 2015, 6:30-9:30PM, Cost $5.00 pp
Stille Nacht: A Celebration of Christmas Music from Europe
***This trip is full with no wait list. Call the office to be put on the waiting list. ***
January ~ Orchid Show at Meijer Gardens, Sunday, January 17, 2016, 12:30pm-4:00pm, $7pp
Enjoy hundreds of exquisite orchids featured in lush displays at Meijer Gardens, Sunday, January 17th. You
will have opportunities to take photos and purchase a favorite to take home. The bus will leave the Ray and Sue
Smith Stadium at 12:30 pm and return by 4:00pm leaving Meijer Garden at 3:15pm. The cost for the afternoon
is $7.00 per person. If you have a membership for Meijer Gardens you may also visit other Garden displays and
exhibits. Non members may visit these areas by paying the daily fee. You might also visit the gift shop and
café to enjoy lunch, coffee or dessert. Come join us and enjoy a lovely afternoon and the beauty of God’s
creation.
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HASP Office/Executive Director News
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The HASP office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, November 25-Sunday,
November 29, 2015. We will also be closed in conjunction with Hope College campus shutdown for
Christmas and New Years, Monday, December 21- Sunday, January 3rd, reopening on Monday, January
4th.
Winter weather…if Holland Public Schools are CLOSED due to weather, HASP courses are
CANCELLED. If there are Holland Public School delays, HASP courses will continue as scheduled.
In the event of such a cancellation, we will put a notice on the office voice mail system, 616.395.7919
and send out a Constant Contact email message.
HASP Directories are for members only and not meant to be shared for solicitation purposes, thank you.
ANNUAL GIVING - HASP Endowment Fund and Scholarships
As you consider your year end giving we encourage you to consider either our HASP Endowment Fund, which
supports our lease and general operating budget, or one of our two scholarships which support students with a
financial need. If you would like to make a gift please send your check to the HASP office (100 E. 8th St., Suite
270) and specify in the memo section of the check either ENDOWMENT or SCHOLARSHIP. The Hope
College business office will provide you with a tax receipt letter. THANK YOU!
PARKING - dedicated spaces for HASP members!
Are we filling these spaces up first? Please make sure you are parking in the 12 spaces on the WEST side of the
old Versendaal building on 8th Street indicating reserved parking for HASP members. This is the row of spots
between the fire house and the empty old Versendaal building. We want to see them full so we are practicing
good stewardship of the spaces! Remember to have your HASP parking tag visible!
Special Events Registration Forms:
Meijer Gardens Orchid Show
Sunday, January 17, 2016
$7 per person
Name(s): _________________________________________________________________
Emergency contact name & phone number: ____________________________________________
HASP Members~
We are especially thankful for each of you, for the vitality of this organization, and for the many ways
you contribute to HASP, Hope College and our community. May you have a Happy Thanksgiving, blessed
Christmas season, and safe travels if you are heading south for the winter months. We wish you peace,
health and happiness this season!
Kim & Amy
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