100 East 8th Street, Suite 270
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 395-7919
Number 316
Monthly Bulletin
December 2014
Website: www.hope.edu/hasp
Email: hasp@hope.edu
Office Staff: Kim Mendels, Executive Director; Amy Berarducci, Administrative Assistant
MONTHLY PROGRAM
Date:
Time:
Place:
Program:
Monthly Program Chair: Peter Deede, hpdeede@aol.com
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
9:00 AM refreshments, 9:30 AM program
Haworth Inn & Conference Center
The Salvation Army – International and Local; Major Paul Duskin
It’s the holiday season, an important time for The Holland Salvation Army. Volunteers are busy ringing bells,
sorting toys and packing Christmas food boxes. During the upcoming holidays, the well-known bell-ringers
help complete the American portrait of Christmas. As a matter of fact, more than 25,000 volunteers will take up
kettles over the holiday period in the U.S. alone.
The Salvation Army provides many other community programs as well in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
The Salvation Army locally, nationally and internationally has been highly recognized for addressing and
providing to the needs of people. In 1994, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, an industry publication, released the
results of the largest study of charitable and non-profit organization popularity and credibility conducted by Nye
Lavalle & Associates. The study showed that The Salvation Army was ranked as the 4th “most popular
charity/non-profit in America.”
Major Paul Duskin will present the history, mission and operation of The Salvation Army with insights into the
specific services provided out of the Holland offices, located at 104 Clover. Of course, what better way to
“begin the season,” than a sing-along with Major Duskin leading HASP members in carols, accompanied by
members of the Salvation Army band.
Major Paul Duskin graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Accounting. He attended The
Salvation Army College for Officer Training. His work experience includes thirteen years as an industrial
accountant and twenty-five years as minister and administrator with The Salvation Army. Appointments have
been in Missouri, Wisconsin, Kansas, South Dakota, Illinois and Michigan, with the last two years in Holland.
UPCOMING HASP MONTHLY PROGRAMS:
January 6, 2015 - Holland-Zeeland Community Foundation; Mike Goorhouse
February 3, 2015 – Holland Symphony Orchestra History; Kay Walvoord
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 lower level 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: Bonnie Cowie, dbcowie@sbcglobal.net
We welcome the following new members:
DARRELL KOOPMANS
Profession:
Corporate purchasing; pastor
Education:
Northwestern College; Western Theological Seminary
Hobbies:
Volleyball, biking, walking, working out, playing cards, reading
Mentor:
Kerry Daab
ROBERT KOROKNAY-PALICZ
Profession:
Engineer
Education:
University of Michigan; Western Michigan University
Hobbies:
Choral singing
Mentor:
Louis Pepoy
JOAN LAIDLAW
Profession:
Medical Technology
Hobbies:
Golf, reading, bowling, exercise
Mentor:
Sally Pollack
GAIL MARTIN
Profession:
Family Business Manager
Education:
Michigan State University
Hobbies:
Reading, tennis, travel, hiking, kayaking, environment, serving the homeless,
handbells
Mentor:
Marilyn VanderVeen
DICK RAYMOND
Profession:
Sales and Marketing
Education:
University of Pennsylvania
Hobbies:
Reading, walking, cooking, grandsons, family history
Mentor:
Harvey Doorenbos
CURRICULUM
Curriculum Chair: Judy Parr, parr.judyandbill@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.
Please consider attending…
There are openings in the following HASP course:
• How to Make a Difference: Mondays, Dec 1, 8, & 15 @ 9:30 AM
We’d love to have you attend. If you are interested in this course please call 395.7919 or email hasp@hope.edu
the office.
Artwork in the HASP classroom: The artwork on display for December will be the photography of member
David Brower. Any HASP artist/photographer who wishes to show their work, including hangable fiber art, in
2015, please contact the HASP office or Mary Porter at 335.2904 or m.porter95@yahoo.com.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Communications Chair: Lorelle Eberly, jakelorelle@sbcglobal.net
Do you enjoy chatting with friends and family over a cup of coffee? Do you reminisce and tell stories? No
doubt you share many stories over the holidays, so how about turning your talk into words on paper - that's what
writing is all about? That’s what writing is all about and we write best what we know. The HASP Review team
is waiting to see what you have to say. Begin brainstorming ideas today!
SERVICE
Service Chair: Larry Lynn, oldrun@aol.com
A Call to Engineers
Recycling is a primary source of income for the Holland Rescue Mission. The primary product is clothing
which is not good enough for sale through the thrift stores but can be sold to third world countries by the pound.
Recycle clothing is baled into 1,000 pound bales for shipment.
Currently, the restoration Center has four baling machines used to bale clothing and cardboard. It is believed
that this highly manual operation has the potential for significant improvement through method changes and
possibly additional equipment.
What is needed is an engineering analysis of the current operations. This should be followed by:
• Investigation into current practices by other facilities performing similar tasks.
• Investigation into equipment available from vendors
• Brainstorming about how to approach improvements
• Cost/benefit analysis of possible improvements
Please contact David Tapley at davidtapley@earthlink.net or 355-2538
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Events Chair: Jackie DeGroot, jackiedeg49@gmail.com
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR EVENTS ARE ON THE LAST PAGE!
December – Holiday Concert at Fountain Street Church featuring GVSU
Monday, December 8, 2014; 6:30 PM -9:30 PM, Cost $5.00
*******************Trip is full, but call if you want to be on the Wait List************************
Join your HASP friends to celebrate the holidays with the incomparable Robert Shaw's "The Many Moods of
Christmas" an extravagant choral and symphonic Christmas tapestry in music presented by the Grand Valley
University Fall Arts Celebration 2014.
The Many Moods of Christmas was created in 1963 for a special RCA Victor recording. Combining the ageless
music of 18 of our most traditional carols with well-loved holiday melodies from composers such as Handel,
Bizet, and Bach, this talented duo constructed an oratorio-like iconic masterpiece that strings together tune after
tune like pearls in a necklace, filling the listener with the magic and excitement of the holidays.
We will depart from the Ray & Susan Smith Stadium on 13th St. and Fairbanks Ave. at 6:30 PM. Our return
should be 9:30 PM.
Special Event Proposal - Lexington, Kentucky
In response to the interest (or possible interest) indicated by many of you in the recent survey, two duplicate
orientation meetings have been scheduled to follow up with more information and a clearer understanding of
intent to proceed with the Kentucky trip proposed by the Special Events Committee. Unless we can commit to
35 - 40 participants, the trip cannot materialize at the projected cost of around $600 per person. You will be
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introduced to a tentative schedule and asked for a response to some possible options that most appeal to the
group. The orientation meetings will determine the feasibility of making final detailed arrangements.
If you are interested in the trip but unable to attend either meeting, please contact Peg VanGrouw or the HASP
office, 395.7919. Final payment will be due in February if the trip is warranted.
Dates and places for the two orientation sessions:
Tuesday, January 6 following the monthly meeting at Haworth, 10:45 am – HASP Classroom
Monday, January 12, 10:00 am in the HASP classroom
We look forward to meeting with you.
HASP Office News
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In our renewal notices this year we had an opportunity for each member to check a box indication if you
would like to receive the bulletin via email. This is the first month for that to take effect. It is our hope
that we got them all correct. If you are not receiving the bulletin the way you would like to, please
notify Amy in the office, 395.7919, or berarducci@hope.edu.
The HASP office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, November 26-Sunday,
November 30, 2014. We will also be closed in conjunction with Hope College campus shutdown for
Christmas and New Years, Monday, December 22- Sunday, January 4th, reopening on Monday, January
5th.
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.
If you are interested in making a year end gift to the HASP Scholarship Fund or the HASP Endowment
Fund, please send your check to the HASP office and specify in the memo which one you are
contributing towards. The Hope business office will provide you with a tax receipt letter.
HASP Directories are for members only and not meant to be shared for solicitation purposes, thank you.
Thank you from Rich Ray…
Please accept my belated thanks for the wonderful report you sent me in October highlighting the many
achievements and notable activities of HASP over the past year. HASP continues to be a real source of support
for the academic program - one I know our professors and students appreciate. I even had the opportunity to
match HASPers with my own students this semester - a terrific gift.
Please convey my esteem and heartfelt regard to the membership for all they do and all they are. Thanks.
Richard Ray, Provost
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HASP Members~
We are especially thankful for our HASP members, for this organization,
organization, and for the many ways each of
you contribute to it. May you
you have a Happy
Happy Thanksgiving, blessed Christmas season, and safe travels if
you are heading south for the winter months. We wish you peace and happiness this season!
Kim & Amy
HASP Scholarship Recipient Luncheon Fall 2014
Doug Walvoord, HASP President, Spence Westley, Derek Karadsheh, Kim Mendels, HASP Executive Director
Special Events Registration Form:
Holiday Concert at Fountain Street Church
Monday, December 8, 2014
$ 5.00 per person
Name(s): ______________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name & Number: ______________________________________________
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