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Monthly Bulletin
October 2013
Email: hasp@hope.edu
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
9:00 AM refreshments, 9:30 AM program
Haworth Conference Center, Hope College
Novel Device Promises Better Life for Kids with Heart Disease
Martin Bocks, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
U of M Congenital Heart Center
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
This presentation will focus on his research and use of an “Implantable pressure sensor for use in congenital
heart disease” in infants. The history of this research is fascinating. The hope it offers for infants and their
families creates a spirit of gratitude for research, for medical schools and for life.
Our presenter, Martin Bocks, is a West Ottawa High School graduate, class of 1990. He continued his
education at the University of Michigan graduating with a degree in Biology. In 2000, Wayne State University
awarded him a Doctor of Medicine Degree, with distinction. He continued with an internship in Internal
Medicine, Pediatrics and a Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology. He is the recipient of many honors, awards and
has an extensive Bibliography.
Dr. Bocks has received many research fellowships in the area of Pediatric Cardiology. In addition to his
research he is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine, a Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.
UPCOMING HASP MONTHLY PROGRAMS:
Tuesday, November 5 - Dr. John Knapp, President, Hope College
Tuesday, December 3 - Annual Holiday Musical Program
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
We welcome the following new members:
HOWARD ARNOLD
Profession:
Nuclear Engineering
Education:
Cornell University; Princeton University
Hobbies:
Collect stamps and coins; formerly tennis and sailing
Mentor:
Joseph Gallegher
CLAUDIA BERRY
Profession:
Finance/banking
Education:
DePauw University; Eastern Michigan University
Hobbies:
Reading, travel, yoga, walking
Mentor:
Carol Rickey
LYNE BURKEY
Profession:
Teacher
Education:
Indiana University; Western Michigan University
Hobbies:
Reading, gardening, travel, swimming, skiing, kayaking, hiking
Mentor:
Carol Rickey
CONNIE CORRIVEAU
Profession:
Administrator
Education:
Central Michigan University; Aquinas College
Hobbies:
Reading, yoga, travel
Mentor:
John Buttrey
CHARLES E. DANBY
Profession:
Sales and marketing
Education:
Jackson Community College; University of Michigan; U. S. Navy Officer’s Candidate
School
Hobbies:
Family, travel, friends, home remodeling
Mentor:
Larry Lynn
KAY DANBY
Profession:
Speech pathologist; administrator
Education:
University of Michigan; Eastern Michigan University
Hobbies:
Travel, entertaining, acting, singing
Mentor:
Larry Lynn
ALINE GETCHELL
Profession:
Teacher
Education:
Springfield College; Ball State University
Hobbies:
Reading, bridge, board games, walking
Mentors:
Mary and Duncan McCune
BUD GETCHELL
Profession:
Physical Education, Coach, Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Education:
Springfield College; Ball State University; University of Illinois
Hobbies:
Fitness exercise, golf, skiing, nature, genealogy, model railroads, reading
Mentors:
Duncan and Mary McCune
JOACHIM HAASE
Profession:
Engineer (Energy)
Education:
University of Rostock, Germany
Hobbies:
Genealogy
Mentor:
Gisela Strand
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MARILYN SCHMIDT
Profession:
Nurse; Administrator of Schmidt Veterinary Clinic
Education:
Calvin College; Blodgett School of Nursing
Hobbies:
Reading, travel, gardening, politics, grandchildren
Mentor:
Andree Keaneau
ANN SIAKEL
Profession:
Elementary teacher
Education:
Western Michigan University; Michigan State University
Hobbies:
Reading, travel, volunteering
Mentor:
Bob DeYoung
SCOTT SIAKEL
Profession:
Teacher; Administrator
Education:
Central Michigan University; Michigan State University
Hobbies:
Reading, golf, travel, college sports
Mentor:
Bob DeYoung
KIM SHEA
Profession:
Teacher
Education:
Michigan State University
Hobbies:
Cooking, travel, choral groups, mentoring
Mentor:
Donna Bogle
ELAINE WALCHENBACH
Profession:
Teacher; homemaker
Education:
Hope College
Hobbies:
Travel, reading, music, sports, family events, history, drama
Mentor:
Ellie Norden
Membership Memo – Applications and Introduction of New Members
We would like to clarify our application procedure. Applications are processed in the HASP office as they are
received. The membership committee receives the applications on the 10th of each month. We review them,
write the bulletin biographies, prepare nametags, send welcome emails to the new members and contact mentors
to let them know the person they have sponsored will be introduced at the next meeting. Applications received
after the 10th of the month are held until the following month. This streamlines paperwork for the office and
the committee. As a mentor, the person you are sponsoring will NOT be introduced until you have received a
letter from the committee. However, once the new member receives the HASP welcome packet from the office,
they may attend all monthly meetings and may sign up for classes and special events.
Bonnie Cowie, Membership Chair
CURRICULUM
Courses
Please note that the entire autumn curriculum calendar and course descriptions are available on our website for
your reference: www.hope.edu/hasp
October Courses:
Succeeding in Business – Wednesdays, October 2, 9 @ 9:30 AM
Quantum Revolution – Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16 @ 1:00 PM
Earth’s Changing Climate – Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 9:30 AM
Lisel Mueller’s Poetry – Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17 @ 1:00 PM
VerPlank Film Series – Fridays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 9:30 AM
Great Decisions – Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 9:30 AM
Eastern Orthodox Church – Mondays, October 7, 14 @ 1:00 PM
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Books & Writers – Tuesday, October 8 @ 9:30 AM
*Writing Memoirs – Wednesdays, October 9, 23 @ 1:00
Nonfiction Books – Tuesday, October 15 @ 9:30 AM
Keys to Pianist’s World – Wednesdays, October 16, 23, 30 @ 9:30 AM
Great Conversations – Monday, October 21, 28 @ 1:00 PM
What’s New in Science? – Tuesday, October 22 @ 9:30 AM
Computer Experiences – Tuesday, October 22 @ 1:00 PM
On Safari in Africa – Tuesday, October 29 @ 9:30 AM
Castle in Castle Park – Thursday, October 31 @ 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM in HASP classroom
(*indicates course meets in conference room)
HASP Classroom Art Display:
The artwork on display for the month of October is from Donna Bogle and Mary Porter.
Any HASP artist/photographer who wishes to show their work during the fall, please contact the HASP office
or Mary Porter, 335.2904 or m.porter95@yahoo.com.
Thinking of Submitting a Proposal for a Course in the Winter/Spring Term?
During October the HASP Curriculum subject area committees will be meeting to consider proposals submitted
for winter/spring semester 2014 courses. If you have an idea or proposal for a course, please let the appropriate
subject area chairperson know:
Fine Arts (meeting date Oct 16): Barb Stegink, (bstegink39@gmail.com or 392-7214)
Humanities (meeting date October 15): Sue Bohlander, (hiker4625@gmail.com or 335-3175)
Science, Medicine, Technology (meeting dates Oct 15 & 29): Norma Killilea, (killilean@comcast.net or
392-6664
Social Studies (meeting date Oct 14): Eugene Heideman, (geneheideman@yahoo.com or 335-3686)
COMMUNICATIONS
Thank you to the HASP members who have already submitted writings and poems for the 2014 HASP Review.
However, we need many, many more for the 2014 issue that will be published next spring. Capture a bit of this
most recent summer—or one longer ago. What did you do when you were a kid, a teenager, a young parent, an
empty-nester, a grandparent? Did you see the hummingbird moth on the petunias in late August? Did you
listen to the cicadas, especially at night? Now that fall is here, what comes to mind—apple picking, pumpkin
carving, color changes? Have you observed the power of Lake Michigan? Who or what has played a
significant role in your life? Write about a little adventure or a big one. Share your experiences, your insights,
your humor. Our more than 600 HASP members have lived such rich lives. Each has a unique story to tell.
Share a bit of yours. Write a memory, a poem, a short story. Submit pictures, drawings, even a cartoon. We
look forward to your contributions.
SERVICE
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.
Holland Museum and Cappon House/Settlers House In Need of Volunteers
The Service Committee has received a request for volunteers from Taylor Wise-Harthorn, Museum and Gallery
manager of the Holland Museum. Her primary need is docents and education docents for the Cappon House
and Settlers House. Requirements for becoming a docent include: (1) A one to two hours orientation including a
walk through of both homes, (2) monthly gallery training from 10 to 11/11:30 once a month on the third
Tuesday or Saturday, and (3) shadowing two different docents on two separate occasions (education docents
would need to shadow at least two education tours).
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Both houses are open May through the fall from 12-4 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Docent shifts are 4 hours
each day. Each docent is asked to volunteer at least 1-2 times each month. Currently there are 50/60 docents on
call for the Holland Museum and Cappon House and Settlers House, many of which are HASP members.
A history background is not required…just an interest in learning and a high level of enthusiasm! New docent
training begins monthly.
If interested please call Taylor direct at 796-2080 or email twiseharthorn@hollandmuseum.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR EVENTS ARE ON THE LAST PAGE!
Guests: Please note our policy on guests as it relates to Special Events, taken from the Special Events
Operational Guidelines.
“Reservations for non-HASP member spouses and friends will only be taken when the “wait-list” of members
has been exhausted.”
October – Pullman Historic District: Saturday, October 12, 2013, 8:00AM-7:00PM
This trip is full.
December – Very English Christmas: Music of the Season from the British Isles: Monday, December 9,
2013, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Cost: $5.00 per person
Celebrate the holidays with a performance featuring a selection of popular British Christmas music. Many of
our most cherished holiday traditions originate from the British Isles. Musical selections will run the full gamut
from the beloved Coventry Carol to the more modern Brother Heinrich’s Christmas, and end with the
magnificent and uplifting Gloria by John Rutter. We will leave from the Hope College Ray & Sue Smith
football stadium parking lot at Fairbanks & 13th at 7:00pm. and return by 10:00pm. The concert will be at
Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids. Registration deadline is December 2, 2013.
HASP Office News
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New signage for the Hope parking lots is being installed. HASP members are able to park in lots
labeled ‘F’ for Faculty/Staff.
We have been informed that the HASP Scholarship recipient this year is Oude “Derek” Karadsheh,
Class of 2015. Derek is from Grand Rapids, MI, with an intended major/minor in
Geology/Environmental Science. Some of his interests and activities include: CASA, Hope College
Orientation Assistant, Volunteer Services, Reading, Mathematics, Hope activities, and spending time
with family and friends.
Parking Tags: We are not sending new parking passes this year as the ones you received last year were
not dated. Please use them again this year or come to the office if you need a new one.
Your new membership directory is being mailed with this bulletin. Please remember to dispose of your
old one properly as it contains personal information.
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Opportunities for Volunteering in Hope Classes, Fall 2013
Thank you for the great response to requests for HASP volunteers for Hope College classes. Here is the current
status of requests. Note that there are still opportunities this semester. If you can help, please e-mail
tanis@hope.edu or call me at 396-2228. Elliot Tanis
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1. Professor Charlotte vanOyen-Witvliet had 15 HASP volunteers for great conversations with her students.
2. Professors Nancy Cook and Susan Cherup (Education) has 6 volunteers as requested.
3. Professor Brandon Guernsey (French) is still looking for French speakers to interact with his students. You are invited
to join him and his students for French Conversation at Lemonjello’s on Tuesdays, 4-5.
4. We still need 10-12 HASP volunteers to help grade posters for Professor Yolanda Vega’s First Year Seminar on the
theme of Culture, Control, and Community. This is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, from 3:30-4:30 in Maas
Auditorium.
5. Professor Patrice Rankine has one volunteer to discuss dignity in Homer.
6. Professor Steve VanderVeen has 12 HASP volunteers and others from additional sources.
7. Professor James DeBoer (Music) could still use some HASP members who are willing to work 1 on 1 with vocal or
instrumental students at Holland Public Schools.
8. Professor Joshua Veazey received one excellent volunteer.
9. Professor Andrew Le (Music) received 3 volunteers.
10. Professor Amy Devanney (English) received 10 volunteers so is taken care of.
11. There are still openings for Developmental Psychology. There are currently 12 volunteers for 30 openings. The
classes meet on Wednesday, December 4, 9:30-10:20 and 11:00-11:50 and on Thursday, December 5, 9:30-10:50, 1:302:50, and 3:00-4:20.
12. Professor Sheri Geddes (Econ-Mgmt-Accounting) is still looking for volunteers to help run a VITA (Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance) center with accounting students from late January to April 15.
14. There were no volunteers for the request from Professors Cathy Mader and Graham Peaslee for someone who
remembered the poisoning episode in Michigan when some bags of flame retardant got mixed into cattle feed.
I am willing to volunteer in the following areas (indicate the # or Professor and time/date preference
where appropriate).
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Special Event Form:
A Very English Christmas: Music of the Season from the British Isles
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
Monday, December 9, 2013, $5.00 per person
Name(s): ___________________________________________________
Total Enclosed: $___________________
Emergency contact name and phone #: ________________________________________________
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