100 East 8th Street, Suite 270
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 395-7919
Number 312
Monthly Bulletin
August 2014
Website: www.hope.edu/hasp
Email: hasp@hope.edu
Office Staff: Kim Mendels, Executive Director; Amy Berarducci, Administrative Assistant
MONTHLY PROGRAM
Date:
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Time:
9:00 AM refreshments, 9:30 AM program
Place:
Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road
Program:
Aging Health Issues, Dr. Barb DePree
***REMINDER: AUGUST MONTHLY PROGRAM IS AT CHRIST MEMORIAL***
Ten million Americans currently live with osteoporosis, and another 34 million show early signs of bone loss. Even more
sobering, these numbers are expected to mushroom as baby boomers advance from middle to old age. According to the
National Osteoporosis Foundation, half of all Americans over age 50 are expected to have low bone density or
osteoporosis by 2020.
For the individual, the consequences of an osteoporosis-related fracture can be devastating. Many older adults never
regain the good health and quality of life they enjoyed before suffering a broken bone. Physical complications ranging
from ongoing pain and stooped posture to breathing and digestive problems are common. Hip fractures can significantly
impair a person’s mobility, making it impossible to drive, cook, or even walk across a room without assistance. Dr.
DePree will review this condition and look at prevention and treatment options.
Holland Hospital has been the recipient of many awards. Dr. DePree will review some of those awards and what Holland
Hospital has done to differentiate themselves from other hospitals across the country.
Dr. Barb DePree
• Grew up in McBain, MI as the youngest of 4 children
• Attended Hope College and received a BA in Biology
• Went to Wayne State School of Medicine for MD
• Residency was at Butterworth Hospital (now Spectrum) in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• I started in private practice in Holland July, 1989
• In 2006 I received a certification in menopausal women's health
• In 2008 I focused my practice to perimenopausal and menopausal women's health (I was named the 2013
Practitioner of the Year for the North American Menopause Society)
• In 2009 I completed a MMM (Masters of Medical Management) at Carnegie Mellon University
• Married to Kris, a 1981 Hope grad
• 3 daughters: 1 married, 1 engaged to be married in Sept, 2014 and 1 will be a college senior
UPCOMING HASP MONTHLY PROGRAMS:
September 2, 2014 – Outdoor Discovery Center, Travis Williams
October 7, 2014 – Holland City Manager, Ryan Cotton
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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.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership Chair: Bonnie Cowie, dbcowie@sbcglobal.net
We welcome the following new members:
MARILYN COX
Profession:
Special Education Teacher
Education:
Hope College
Hobbies:
Gardening, reading and swimming
Mentor:
Joan Maes
FRED A. GEIGER
Profession:
Teacher; printer
Education:
Western Michigan University
Hobbies:
Fishing, hunting, investing
Mentor:
John Nonhof
GAIL GEIGER
Profession:
Speech and Language Pathologist
Education:
Michigan State University
Hobbies:
Gardening, book group discussions, traveling
Mentor:
Mary Nonhof
JOEL HOITENGA
Profession:
Information Technology
Education:
Michigan State University; Oakland University
Hobbies:
Travel, reading, bridge, biking
Mentor:
Rob McCaleb
LEONARD TABAKA
Profession:
Marketing, sales, training
Education:
Michigan State University
Hobbies:
Gardening, travel, sports
Mentor:
Andree Keneau
SHARON TABAKA
Profession:
Interior Design
Education:
Michigan State
Hobbies:
Gardening, travel, art
Mentor:
Andree Keneau
We welcome back reinstated member Emily Jean McFadden.
CURRICULUM
Curriculum Chair: Judy Parr, parr.judyandbill@gmail.com
Please note that the entire summer curriculum calendar and course descriptions are available on our website for
your reference: www.hope.edu/hasp
Your fall 2014 curriculum calendar will be arriving in mid August! This fall we are offering our largest
selection EVER! It’s back to school time – we hope to see you often!
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Planning also begins already for winter/spring courses. Please submit your course ideas/proposals to the
HASP office or a Curriculum sub-committee chair by October 1st for the Winter/Spring 2015 calendar:
Social Studies – John Buttrey buttreys2@charter.net
Humanities - Sue Bohlander hiker4625@gmail.com
Science, Medicine, Technology - Norma Killilea killilean@comcast.net
Fine Arts – Barb Stegink bstegink39@gmail.com
August Courses: (*indicates course meets in conference room)
Proust’s Swann’s Way – Mondays, August 4 & 11 @ 1:00 PM
Listening Restoratively – Wednesdays, August 6 & 13 @ 9:30 AM
Immigration Reform – Thursday, August 7 @ 9:30 AM
Sacred Poems – Thursday, August 7 @ 1:00 PM
Encounters with History – Tuesday, August 12 @ 9:30 AM
Closed Courses: The following HASP courses are closed to further enrollment:
Holland Walking Tour – both sessions
Proust’s Swann’s Way
Listening Restoratively
The summer session of the Laura VerPlank film series would like to extend an invitation to all HASP
members to view “Door to Door” a bio-pic about Bill Porter, a Watkins Products salesman who happens to
have cerebral palsy. Bill Porter sold door-to-door in Oregon from 1955 – until his passing this past year. He
was a leading salesman for the company and a bonding agent for the families along his route.
The film will be shown in the HASP classroom on August 11, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude at
11:30. Navyne Kline will be the presenter.
COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE
Communications Chair: Lorelle Eberly, jakelorelle@sbcglobal.net
Service Chair: Larry Lynn, oldrun@aol.com
Greater Ottawa County United Way Day of Caring
The Service Committee of HASP has again been invited to recruit a team of HASP members to participate in
the Greater Ottawa County United Way Day of Caring to be held on September 18th. This is a county wide
effort for teams of local volunteers to provide services for non-profits. It will involve less than 4 hours of
service (probably in the morning) and we will be assigned a project suitable for seniors. Last year we provided
services to the Boersma Cottage at Resthaven on 40th Street. Please consider joining our HASP team of
volunteers for this event. We need to provide a list of volunteers by August 18th. For further information or to
put your name on the volunteer list please contact Larry Lynn at 399-0700 or oldrun@aol.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Events Chair: Jackie DeGroot, jackiedeg49@gmail.com
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR EVENTS ARE ON THE LAST PAGE!
September-Grand Rapids Art Prize Trip I, Thursday, September 25th 2014
Art Prize Trip II, Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
Both trips: 9:30 AM-4:30 PM Cost: $28.50
Join your HASP friends for a self guided Art Prize tour. We will depart from the Hope football stadium on
Fairbanks Ave. and 13th St. at 9:30AM. Our first stop will be at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) for a
before hours tour. There will also be time to see the entries in the area around the B.O.B. We will again have a
private lunch at Mangiamo's with a new menu. After lunch we will be dropped off at the Gerald R. Ford
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Museum to tour the area along the river and the hotels and bank venues. Our estimated return will be 4:30.
Cost is $28.50 per person due with your reservation. This trip involves a lot of walking and some stairs.
Trip Coordinators: ArtPrize I: Jane Dykstra and Mary Reid-Selth
ArtPrize II: Jackie DeGroot and Judy Nolan
October- Traverse City Fall Tour, Thursday, October 9, 2014, 7:30AM-8:30PM, Cost: $50
Come join our HASP group as we travel to beautiful Traverse City for a mini-fall tour to visit Traverse City,
Mission Peninsula, and the Mission Point Lighthouse. Our one day trip begins as we depart Holland for
Traverse City to view the following:
• Delbert Michel Artist Studio- A visit to the art gallery of Delbert Michel, a former Art Professor at Hope
for 39 years. He and his wife will welcome us to his studio which opened in 2003 for coffee.
• The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Stella’s, and Botanical Gardens- Formerly known as the
Traverse City State Hospital, this 63 acre site is now a beautiful residential and commercial
development. Lunch from their fall menu will be at Trattoria Stella, which is located in one of the T.C.
Commons restored building. A optional tour of the Botanical Garden takes an hour and has a cost of
$3.00 (additional) per person. Tour can accommodate 25 people at a time.
• The Mission Point Lighthouse- Here we will visit the historic Mission Point lighthouse which was built
in 1870, visit the Hessler Log Cabin, and enjoy the many walking trails around the park. (Optional) –
For those interested in taking a guided tour up to the second and third floor, there is a cost of $3.00 per
person – tour involves climbing 37 steps. Also, we will have a chance to view the beautiful fall colors
and provide photo opportunities galore!
• The Cherry Hut in Beulah, MI – As we head back to Holland we’ll be stopping for a light dinner and or
dessert (at your own expense). Here we’ll have a chance to visit their gift shop and purchase their
signature Cherry Pie.
Trip Coordinators: John and Diane Thornton 616.298.8078 or dthornton8078@charter.net
HASP Office
Executive Director: Kim Mendels, mendels@hope.edu
Summer Office Hours
The office will be closed on Fridays and at times when there are no courses scheduled. If you need to drop
something off and we are not here, please feel free to slide it under the door and we will get it the next day. The
office operates without our Administrative Assistant, Amy Berarducci, from mid June to mid August so please
allow additional time for office requests. Thank you!
HASP ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
HAWORTH INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER
June 3, 2014, 12 noon
President Ed Anderson opened by greeting HASP members and thanked Kerry Daab for playing the piano for
our enjoyment as guests arrived.
President Anderson reminded members that the 2014 issue of the HASP Review was available at the tables in
the atrium, one per household. He thanked the Communications Committee for their work on another
memorable issue as well as all those who contributed their writings and artwork.
President Anderson then read the names of all past HASP presidents and charter members present and asked
them to stand and be acknowledged.
President Anderson then invited HASP member Joyce Magee forward to deliver our invocation.
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Lunch was served.
2014 Business Meeting Minutes
President Anderson called the meeting to order. Minutes of the June 4, 2013 meeting were printed in the
August 2013 bulletin and a copy was made available on each table. There was a motion to accept the June 2013
minutes, it was supported and the motion was carried.
The Treasurer’s financial report, along with a written annual report, was provided in the June 2014 monthly
bulletin and one copy was provided on each table. President Anderson asked if there were any questions
regarding the financial reports and there were none. The report will be filed for audit. President Anderson
reported that the audit will be conducted later this summer after the close of our fiscal year.
Executive Director Kim Mendels came forward to deliver her report. She reported that we had a record
crowd/attendance at this annual meeting. She also thanked member Mary Porter who provided the inspiration
for the cover of our program and HASP Review this year with a painting she did that hangs in our conference
room. She also asked all members who have been involved in curriculum as a committee member, presenter or
coordinator to stand and thanked them for their time and efforts in what is the heart of HASP.
Kim Mendels provided an overview of our financial picture and encouraged members to continue to make gifts
to our Endowment Fund which generously supports our annual operating budget with a 4.5% draw toward our
rent/lease agreement, and/or to make a gift to one of our two scholarships that support Hope students.
Additionally, she provided a PowerPoint summary of the May survey results addressing the possibility of
additional on-line tools, summer course scheduling, and classroom space and preferences this is available on
our website: www.hope.edu/hasp). She also briefly summarized some of the research she and Amy had done
into other Michigan and Illinois based life-long learning organizations and how this information is being used in
discussions with the focus committee to see how we compare and ways we can continually improve. There
were no questions other than the request to make the survey results available on our website.
President Anderson explained that the six standing committees Annual Reports were also included in the June
2014 monthly bulletin for review. He asked if there were any questions to come before the committee chairs
and there were none.
President Anderson asked the membership to join him in a time of silence as we remembered the HASP
members who have died this last year. We fondly remember their contributions to the Academy and their
friendship. He read each of their names as Kim Mendels lit a candle for each deceased member:
Jim Brooks
Evelyn Smallegan
Max Murphy
Gisela Strand
Harrison Visscher
John Gottlick
Alvin Hoksbergen
Patricia Beals
Renze Hoeksema
The candles remained lit for the duration of the business meeting.
Retiring Board members were then called forward for thanks and recognition:
Jim Chamness, Board Member at Large
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Tom Wolterink, Board Member at Large
President Anderson thanked them for their faithful service to the Academy and Board. Kim Mendels presented
them with a parting gift.
Executive Director Kim Mendels came to the podium to give the 2014 Nominating Committee Report. She
thanked Jim Chamness, Tom Wolterink, Audrey Bloemendaal, Barb Stegink and Marshall Elzinga for their
work on this committee. The following slate for fiscal year 2014-15 was then presented to the membership for
election:
President:
Doug Walvoord
Vice President:
Terri Holden
Member at Large:
Jerry Hurtgen (one –year term)
Member at Large:
Navyne Kline
Member at Large:
Tom Urbaniak
President Anderson asked the membership if there were any nominations from the floor. Hearing none he
received a motion that the slate be accepted as presented, it was supported and the motion was carried.
Executive Director Kim Mendels announced Committee Chairs who were reappointed by the Nominating
Committee to the Board of Directors and approved at their March 2014 meeting:
Reappointed Chairs:
Monthly Program:
Service:
Special Events:
Communications:
Membership:
Curriculum:
Peter Deede
Larry Lynn
Jackie DeGroot
Lorelle Eberly
Bonnie Cowie
Judy Parr
Members of the 2014-2015 HASP Board of Directors were then asked to come forward:
President:
Doug Walvoord
Vice President:
Terri Holden
Treasurer:
Jeanne Gerow
Member at Large:
Jerry Hurtgen (2015)
Member at Large:
Jack Hyde (2015)
Member at Large:
Kathy Beal (2016)
Member at Large:
Jean Williams (2016)
Member at Large:
Navyne Kline (2017)
Member at Large:
Tom Urbaniak (2017)
Communications:
Lorelle Eberly
Curriculum:
Judy Parr
Membership:
Bonnie Cowie
Monthly Program:
Peter Deede
Service:
Larry Lynn
Special Events:
Jackie DeGroot
Hope Liaison:
Mary Remenschneider
Hope Liaison:
Roger Nemeth
Executive Director: Kim Mendels
President Anderson then introduced President elect Doug Walvoord and he came forward to give his remarks.
He thanked the membership for this opportunity to serve the Academy and expressed that he was honored to be
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elected. He then thanked President Anderson for his extraordinary service and presented him with the
President’s pin.
President Anderson and Executive Director Kim Mendels then presented the 2014 HASP Distinguished Service
Award to member Marshall Elzinga. President Anderson reminded the membership of the qualifications for
this award and described our recipient as a “quiet giant, humble and honest and who has provided HASP with
years of leadership in various roles as a curriculum chair, board member, President and a lifelong teacher”.
Recipient Marshall Elzinga then humbly thanked the membership for the nomination and award.
President Anderson delivered his parting remarks (summary):
“It has been a pleasure to serve as your President this past year. I can report that HASP continues to be in
excellent shape – continued growth in membership, grown in class registrations, has met its budget and
continued its tradition of operating in the black. It is expertly managed by Kim Mendels and assistant Amy
Berarducci. We have assembled a roster of outstanding committee chairs and members and these committees
are producing excellent monthly programs, a solid curriculum, opportunities for service, and offering
experiences for short trips to sample Midwestern culture.
You might assume we have no problems but we do need to look further ahead. Our growth is producing
several problems: space for monthly meetings, classroom space, increased number of courses which increases
the demand on part time administrators, today for this meeting we have squeezed in about half of our
membership – where else do we go? A big concern with our growth is that we are becoming too big to KNOW
each other – smaller courses and contributing to the HASP Review your life stories/memoirs are one way we
can help combat this.
Additionally, our annual budget continues to have a very narrow gap between income and expenses and we
need to watch this carefully and continue to support our Endowment and Scholarship funds.
From its inception HASP has had a dual purpose:
1) To enrich the intellectual, cultural, and social lives of its members and
2) To make available a wealth of wide-ranging knowledge, talent, and experience to Hope College and the
greater community area.
We have assembled an impressive amount of brain power and residual energy in our members. I leave you with
the challenge to find new ways to make available our assembled wealth of wide ranging knowledge, talent, and
experience to Hope College and the greater community area.”
President Anderson thanked the full membership for their support in this last year and expressed his
appreciation for this opportunity to serve the Academy. He thanked members for coming and the meeting was
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly Mendels, Executive Director
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Grand Rapids ArtPrize Tour
$28.50 per person
Indicate (√) your tour preference date:
Thursday, September 25: __________________
Tuesday, September 30: __________________
Name(s): ___________________________________________________
Total Enclosed: $___________________
Emergency contact name and phone #: ________________________________________________
Menu choices (please initial choice if more than one person on registration):
_______ Turkey Sandwich –smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, baby spinach, tomatoes, red onions, roasted
garlic aiola, ciabatta bun with home made potato chips
_______ Chicken Salad Wrap – baby spinach, diced chicken breast, grapes, spiced nuts, Traverse City
dried cherries, red onions, ground mustard ioli with home made potato chips.
_______ Vegetarian Wrap – portabella mushrooms, baby spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, peppers,
hummus with home made potato chips.
________ Chicken Cavatappi Pasta- wood-grilled chicken breast, fresh diced tomatoes, broccoli, creamy
Alfredo sauce tossed with curly Cavatappi noodles.
Included will be bread w/ herbed olive oil, soda, coffee or tea.
Note: beer, wine and dessert are not included but may be purchased separately.
Please indicate any special dietary needs: _________________________________________
Traverse City Fall Tour
Thursday, October 9, 2014
$50.00 per person
Name(s):__________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name & Number: __________________________________
Lunch choices will be available at Trattoria Stella but do not need to be selected until you arrive there.
Please indicate any special dietary needs: _________________________________________
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