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Monthly Bulletin
September 2013
Email: hasp@hope.edu
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
9:00 AM refreshments, 9:30 AM program
Haworth Conference Center, Hope College
Patrick Moran, President, Greater Ottawa County United Way: Ottawa
County Community Assessment; Identifying the pressing and prevalent
Health & Human Service Needs in our Communities.
Greater Ottawa County United Way creates and publishes the Ottawa County Community Assessment every
three years as a way of identifying pressing and prevalent health and human service needs in Ottawa County.
The Community Assessment is intended to be useful to a broad spectrum of leaders and organizations in
addressing the health and human service needs in Ottawa County.
The Community Assessment serves as a report to the community in general on the state of health and human
service needs, and provides benchmarks from which to gauge progress. It is intended that this report, and the
ongoing work of United Way, will facilitate increased community engagement around meeting the community’s
needs.
Greater Ottawa County United Way is committed to creating the building blocks of a better life for all. Our goal
is to provide the necessary information to those who work to improve the quality of life for all residents of
Ottawa County. We believe that when you reach out a hand to one you influence the condition of all. Through
funding, collaborative partnerships, advocacy and mobilizing collective resources, together we can make a
difference in the lives of thousands in our communities. Join us as we strive to LIVE UNITED.
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:
DIANE GLUPKER
Profession:
Teacher
Education:
Grand Valley State University; Western Michigan University
Hobbies:
Reading, writing, travel, knitting, scrapbooking, volunteering
Mentors:
Paul and Ione Trap
SUSAN HUTCHINSON
Profession:
Teacher, Hutchinson’s Children’s Store owner
Education:
University of Michigan
Hobbies:
Travel, knitting, sewing
Mentor:
Betty Lou Voskuil
CHARLOTTE JOHNSON
Profession:
Business Career
Education:
Northwood University
Hobbies:
Golf, hiking, knitting, travel, cruising
Mentors:
Tom Wolterink and Sandra Buller
WILLIAM J. JOHNSON
Profession:
Urban Planning and Design
Education:
Michigan State University; Harvard University
Hobbies:
Oil painting, travel, sailing, cruising
Mentors:
Tom Wolterink and Sandra Buller
RICHARD J. KRUIZENGA
Profession:
Economist
Education:
Hope College; Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hobbies:
Reading, Hope College
Mentor:
Etta Hesselink
KATHY MILLS
Profession:
Elementary teacher
Education:
Calvin College
Hobbies:
Anything musical, reading, inner healing, prayer, healthy eating
Mentors:
Herb and Ann Weller
CYNTHIA VINCENT
Profession:
Teacher
Education:
University of Michigan
Hobbies:
Reading, quilting, bridge
Mentor:
Trudy Smith
DWIGHT H. VINCENT
Profession:
Attorney
Education:
University of Michigan
Hobbies:
Foreign travel, swimming, golf, reading, antique collector, U of M sports
Mentor:
Gordon Smith
EDWARD WESTERBEKE
Profession:
Orthopedic Surgery
Education:
Hope College; University of Tennessee; Wayne State University
Hobbies:
Golf, swimming, reading, history, travel, theater, sports, Civil War history
Mentor:
Connie Boersma
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JANE WESTERBEKE
Profession:
Teacher
Education:
Hope College; Memphis State University; Andrews University
Hobbies:
Music, travel, golf, reading, theater, volunteering, Hope basketball
Mentor:
Connie Boersma
LYNN COUTTS
Profession:
Teacher
Education:
University of Houston; Michigan State University
Hobbies:
Reading, bridge, travel, environmental issues
Mentor:
Phil Van Eyl
Membership Memo
A year ago, the membership committee began asking members to write a mentor letter for each person they
sponsor for membership. The form is given to the mentor when the potential member requests an application.
We do not require that the application and mentor letter be returned together. However, we are finding that new
members complete their applications in a timelier manner than current members complete the mentor letters. It
would be helpful to the office staff and the membership committee, if your first step in mentoring is talking with
your friend and making sure all paperwork is returned about the same time. Thank you for your help.
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
September Courses:
Great Decisions – Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 9:30 AM
Holland’s Home Energy Project – Monday, September 9 @ 1:00 PM
Books & Writers – Tuesday, September 10 @ 9:30 AM
The Eternal Tao – Wednesdays, September 11, 18, 25 @ 9:30 AM
Quantum Revolution – Wednesdays, September 11, 18, 25 @ 1:00 PM
*Writing Memoirs – Wednesdays, September 11, 25 @ 1:00
All Things Soybean – Thursdays, September 12, 19 (off site), 26 @ 1:00 PM
VerPlank Film Series – Fridays, September 13, 20, 27 @ 9:30 AM
Nonfiction Books – Tuesday, September 17 @ 9:30 AM
Earth’s Changing Climate – Thursdays, September 19, 26 @ 9:30 AM
Eastern Orthodox Church – Mondays, September 23, 30 @ 1:00 PM
What’s New in Science? – Tuesday, September 24 @ 9:30 AM
Computer Experiences – Tuesday, September 24 @ 1:00 PM
(*indicates course meets in conference room)
HASP Classroom Art Display:
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 dates Sept 12 and Oct 16): Barb Stegink, (bstegink39@gmail.com or 392-7214)
Humanities (meeting date October 15): Sue Bohlander, (hiker4625@gmail.com or 335-3175)
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Science, Medicine, Technology (meeting dates Oct 15 & 29): Norma Killilea, (killilean@comcast.net or
392-6664
Social Studies (meeting date Sept 16): Eugene Heideman, (geneheideman@yahoo.com or 335-3686)
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.
Volunteers Needed to help with BAGGIE BOOKS
Glerum Elementary School is a small school with high needs. Last year, our data showed that only 65% of our
students were reading at grade level, leaving 35% reading below level. We have been working to create a book
resource room. Glerum started this program last year and some HASP members volunteered. It was so
successful that another school was added this year.
We are working on a homework reading program, called Baggie Books. We are working through the process of
collecting and leveling books for this program. Students, in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, will take a
book home to read each night. The students will then bring the book back to school the next day. The goal is to
have adult volunteers at school, listening to each student reread the book. This is an area where we really need
help! It will require approximately 45 volunteers to effectively implement this program. Many of the Glerum
parents either work during the school day, or lack the transportation, etc., which is one reason why Glerum has
not had such a reading program in the past.
If you are interested in volunteering, Melinda will be holding an informational meeting on September 11 at
10:00am at Glerum School, 342 W. Lakewood Blvd. Please contact Melinda or go to the informational meeting
if you are able to help. Please identify yourself as a HASP member.
Melinda Mendels, Academic Coach
Glerum Elementary School, West Ottawa Public Schools
ph: 616-395-2276
email: mendelsm@westottawa.net
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).
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.
Volunteer Opportunity for 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 Sept. 19, 2013 (Thursday). This is a
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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 afternoon) 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. For further information or to put your name on the volunteer list please contact
Janice Fike at jfike9@gmail.com. Thanks!
SPECIAL EVENTS
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR EVENTS ARE ON THE LAST PAGE!
September – Grand Rapids Art Prize Tour I & II: Thursdays, September 19th or 26th, 2013
The trip on the 19th is full. There are a few spots on the 26th, please send in your reservation if interested.
Join your HASP friends for a tour of Art Prize 2013 and leave the driving and parking to us. We will depart
from the Hope football stadium on Fairbanks Ave & 13th Street at 9:15 AM. Our first stop will be at the Grand
Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) for a before hours tour and you can register to vote with no crowds. There will
then be time to take in the entries around the B.O.B. and outside around the GRAM. We will be picked up for a
private lunch at Mangiamos from 12:30-1:30PM. The bus will then take us to the Gerald R. Ford Museum
where we will have a self guided tour of the river front area. Our estimated return will be 4:30 PM. The cost
per person is $28.00 and is due with your reservation. Just a warning: this trip fills up quickly!
October – Pullman Historic District: Saturday, October 12, 2013, 8:00AM-7:00PM
This trip is full.
HASP Office News
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The HASP Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.
Regular office hours will resume the week of September 9th.
New signage for the Hope parking lots is being installed. HASP members are able to park in lots
labeled ‘F’ for Faculty/Staff.
Did you miss the HASP Annual Meeting and 25 Year Anniversary Luncheon on June 4th?
If so please stop by the office to pick up your commemorative HASP Review, HASP 25 year history, and a
HASP lanyard (for your nametag) - all gifts for you from the meeting!
HASP Finances – The Annual Report of HASP’s operating budget was mailed to all members before the
HASP business meeting in June. This report revealed that most of HASP’s operations are financed through the
annual membership dues and course registration fees. Through careful management, these resources have
proved adequate; but the margin is thin.
This report did not address the two funds from HASP that are held by Hope College. One originates from
HASP’s earlier attempts to start a building fund. The original vision was to build our own building to house
HASP’s operations. Because achieving this goal was rather distant, and the need for better facilities became
urgent, the fund was moved to an endowment fund as the HASP Future Facilities Fund and held by Hope
College. It supports our annual operating budget by providing a 4.5% draw that is used to supplement our
rent/lease agreement for the HASP classroom and office space in the Anderson Werkman Building. The current
value of this fund is estimated about $292,000.
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The second fund held by Hope College endows the HASP Scholarship Fund. These scholarships are awarded on
the basis of need and academic accomplishment to a junior or senior student at Hope. There is an increasing
need for scholarship funds in view of the rising cost of college tuition. The current value of this fund is
estimated at $50,000, which only funds an annual scholarship of $1,000. This is a very modest scholarship in
view of the current cost of higher education.
Contributions to these funds may be made at any time by making a check out to HASP designated for one of
these funds. It will be receipted by Hope College and eligible for tax exemption on both Federal and State Tax
forms.
Thank you,
Ed Anderson, HASP President
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Opportunities for Volunteering in Hope Classes, Fall, 2013
Here are some new (and old) interesting possibilities! If you can help, send the form at the end of this article to
the HASP office or e-mail tanis@hope.edu. If you are interested in additional information, you may call me at
396-2228. (There will be sign up sheets at the HASP meeting on September 3, 2013.) Elliot Tanis
1. Professor Charlotte vanOyen-Witvliet (Psychology) is teaching a seminar on Positive Psychology this
fall. They will cover the science of human strengths and virtuous behaviors and traits. Topics include
love, gratitude, forgiveness, humility, etc. She would like to invite HASP members to come to class to
share their insights on such topics. It could be a panel, or even group of people according to interest.
Her thought is that an early conversation could shape the course as they keep looping back in class to
that earlier conversation and those insights, wondering what our HASP members might say or do. The
class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-10:50. She would like from 5 to 10 HASP volunteers on
Thursday, September 5, 9:30-10:30. Note the early date of this class!
2. Professors Nancy Cook and Susan Cherup (Education) are interested in securing interviewers for their
senior special education majors. The interviews will be held on Wednesday, September 25, and will be
divided into 3 time slots: 8:30-10:30, 10:45-12:45, and 1:15-3:45, with two volunteers for each time slot
(total of 6 volunteers). The interview questions will be provided.
3. Professor Brandon Guernsey (French) would like to explore the possibility of HASP members
participating in French language courses or perhaps the French program’s co-curricular activities
throughout the year. If you have a background in French language or culture, are a native speaker of
French, or have worked and/or lived in a French speaking area of the world, here is your opportunity.
4. Professor Yolanda Vega is team teaching a First Year Seminar (FYS) on the theme of Culture, Control,
and Community for students in the Phelps Scholars program (an academic and residential program with
a multicultural group of students who are interested in issues of race and culture). Their semester-end
project is a research poster related to the class theme. The poster presentations will be in the Maas
Auditorium on Tuesday, December 3, from 4:00-5:30. (1) They invite you to participate by reading the
posters and asking questions. (2) It would be helpful to have 10-12 HASP volunteers who would be
willing to come 30 minutes early, get a brief training on their grading rubric, and then help grade
4-5 posters each.
5. Professor Patrice Rankine (Dean for the Arts and Humanities) has been commissioned to write an essay
on the theme of dignity in Homer. The editor for the Oxford handbook for philosophical ideas has
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written a good deal on dignity as a philosophical concept. Dr. Rankine is to contribute his Homer
chapter for that volume. It's a new area of research for him, and a conversation with some senior
professionals on the theme of dignity would be a good way for him to try out some ideas, learn from
the group, and also introduce himself. He could propose a set of readings in advance and have a
discussion with the group of HASP volunteers.
6. Professor Steve VanderVeen (Center for Faithful Leadership) teaches a leadership class that focuses on
perspectives for changing the world. He would like each of the 18 students to write the life story of one
HASP member (initially 1200-1400 words, but eventually 600-700 words). These stories would then be
published on a blog. In addition, he would like each student to interview the same HASP member and
write a paper about their leadership style (not to be published). He would like these interviews to take
place during the 2nd and 4th weeks of September. So the request is for 18 HASP volunteers to sit down
with the students for two significant interviews plus time to help the students edit and fact check the
stories.
7. Professor James DeBoer (Music) would again love to connect with HASP members who are willing to
work 1 on 1 with vocal or instrumental students at Holland Public Schools with specific 5th grade to
12th grade student musicians during or after the school day.
8. Professor Joshua Veazey (Physics) would like to invite guest speakers with careers in physics or
chemistry to his sophomore modern physics class to share their experiences, specifically, work that
applied principles of quantum mechanics or even witnessed its development over the course of the 20th
century would be interesting. The class meets M, W, F, 12:00-12:50 and also W, 3:00-3:50.
9. Professor Andrew Le (Music) will be teaching an FYS class centered around beginning
photography. Are you a photography buff who would be willing to talk to his class? He doesn't have
anything specific in mind; he thinks that almost anything would work, ranging from technical discussion
to field journalism experience to scrapbooking, or anything in between. The class meets Monday and
Wednesday, 1:00-1:50. The date is flexible.
10. Professor Amy Devanney (English) is looking for people interested in sharing conversation and
culture with students enrolled in English 102. These students are International students who are
typically interested in one-on-one conversational practice with native English speakers. The majority
of these students are from Japan and China. Meeting times could be set up on an individual basis
dependent on the student's schedule and the HASP volunteer's schedule. She could use 10 HASP
volunteers.
11. Professors Carrie Bredow and Sonja Trent-Brown (Psychology) would like HASP volunteers for their
Developmental Psychology classes. Those who have participated in the past have spoken highly of
their experience. You will meet with 3 or 4 groups of 5 or 6 students and share your insights as you
reflect on your adult years and respond to questions from the students. Carrie Bredow’s classes meet
on Wednesday, December 4, 9:30-10:20 and 11:00-11:50. Sonja Trent-Brown’s classes meet on
Thursday, December 5, 9:30-10:50, 1:30-2:50, and 3:00 - 4:20. They would like 6 HASP volunteers for
each of these sections, a total of 30 volunteers.
12. Professor Sheri Geddes (Econ-Mgmt-Accounting) would like some HASP volunteers who specialized
in Accounting or Tax, to help run a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) center with their
accounting students from late January to April 15. A VITA center is a primary service learning
opportunity for their accounting students. The volunteers would help the students prepare tax returns
for low income citizens of Holland and Zeeland.
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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:
Grand Rapids ArtPrize Tour
Thursday, September 26, 2013, $28.00 per person
Indicate (√) your tour preference date:
Thursday, September 19: ___FULL
Thursday, September 26: __________________
Name(s): ___________________________________________________
Total Enclosed: $___________________
Emergency contact name and phone #: ________________________________________________
Menu choices (please initial choice if more than one person on registration):
_______ Turkey Sammy – smoked bacon, swiss, tomato, red onions, baby spinach, roasted garlic mayo
on a ciabatta bun, served with chips
_______ House Favorite Spaghetti & Baseball Meatball with marinara
_______ Mangiamo’s Grilled Chicken Caesar – radicchio, romaine hearts, garlic croutons, fresh shaved
Parmesan with house made Caesar dressing
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: _________________________________________
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