100 East 8th Street, Suite 270
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 395-7919
Number 300
Website: www.hope.edu/hasp
Monthly Bulletin
August 2013
Email: hasp@hope.edu
NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE! Date:
Time:
Place:
Program:
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
9:00 AM refreshments, 9:30 AM program
Christ Memorial Church, Gathering Place, 595 Graafschap Road
The Atlantic City of the Midwest – A History of Ottawa Beach
From the time of Native Americans, through the heyday of summer resort hotels, to the community of today,
Ottawa Beach stands as a premier example of summer cottage resorts that developed along the Lake Michigan
shore during the late nineteenth century. Travel back in time and enjoy a morning discovering the inception and
continuance of the second oldest planned community in the United States. Members of the Historic Ottawa
Beach Society will share with you images and stories about Ottawa Beach. From the Ford family to Old Albert,
meet the visitors, residents, and characters who have called Ottawa Beach home. Entertaining, edifying time
travel, architecture, natural features, sports, leisure activities, personalities, community, transportation…
something for everyone. Included will be discussion of the sole surviving structure of the Hotel Ottawa
complex, the pumphouse, a splendid example of industrial architecture, and future plans for this building.
Nancy Gillette, President, Historic Ottawa Beach Society
Loving every minute of growing up in Holland, Nancy attended Holland High School, was a Dutch dancer,
campfire girl and attended Hope Church. “My parents bought our cottage at Ottawa Beach the year I was
born….and I have never spent summer anywhere else. Climbing Mt Pisgah, swimming, sailing, fishing, going
to the pavilion, sunsets, and beach friends are all about who I am.”
In addition to the decades of beach summers, Nancy has dedicated herself to using her nursing skills, a BSN
from the University of Michigan, in a variety of settings including hospitals, Hospice, American Red Cross
disasters, and leading medical mission teams to Nicaragua several times a year. Serving on boards, committee
and organization involvement, marriage and raising a family fill out Nancy’s time. Ottawa Beach continues to
be Nancy’s place for relaxation, reflection and friendship.
Joyce Flipse Smith, Secretary, Historic Ottawa Beach Society
A year round resident of Ottawa Beach for the last forty years, Joyce has witnessed and participated in the
evolution of Ottawa Beach from cottage community to a Historic District and park destination.
Growing up on Long Island Sound and the Chesapeake Bay, the transition to another large body of water came
naturally. An avid water person, arts lover and natural foodie…the shores of Lake Michigan and the historic
nature of Ottawa Beach were a perfect fit for her to raise two sons. Attending Hope College in the sixties and
graduating from the University of Kansas, Joyce returned to Holland and made it home in 1967. Ten years with
the Hope College Theatre program, establishing the first gallery in downtown Holland, care giving, and
problem-solving for local industries still allowed ample time for world travel and grand adventures with family
and friends. Joyce confesses that a quiet evening on the porch of her cottage watching the afterglow of sunset
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spread glorious color over the boats and Mac hills is her favorite place to be, despite the winters that must be
weathered to get to these moments.
Stephen Engers, Historic Ottawa Beach Society Member
Stephen Engers is currently employed by Consumers Energy; the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy
Corporation. Stephen, who has over 35 years of experience working for Consumers Energy, has held various
levels of responsibilities within the company’s Generation organization including assignments in plant
engineering, equipment testing, environmental compliance and plant management. Since 2005, Stephen has
been responsible for procuring the necessary fuel utilized by the company’s generating plants within the state of
Michigan. Stephen received a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and is a
registered professional engineer in the state of Michigan. Stephen and his wife Bonnie moved to Holland in
June 2009. It is Stephen’s interest and desire to learn more about the history of the area that has led him to his
involvement with the Historic Ottawa Beach Society (HOBS).
MEMBERSHIP
HASP Annual Dues notices and renewal forms have been sent to you via mail in July. Our yearly membership
fee will again be $100.00 per member for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Payment/renewal forms are due by August
15, 2013. Renewing members please remember to fill out the BACK of the renewal form as well! Thank you.
Sympathy…
Our sympathy is expressed to the friends and family of Jim Brooks. Jim died on June 29, 2013, and was a
member of HASP since June 2009 following a career as an executive at Brooks Products. His wife, JoAnne, is
also a member of HASP.
We welcome the following new members:
BARBARA GRISSEN
Profession:
Housewife
Education:
Northwestern University
Hobbies:
Sports—swimming, walking, cross-country skiing, tennis
Mentor:
Ron Dalman
LIBBY HILLEGONDS
Profession:
Social Work
Education:
Hope College
Hobbies:
Reading, tennis and walking, people and relationships, Bible study, music
Mentor:
Elton and Elaine Bruins
HERMINA (INA) JANSEN
Profession:
Counseling
Education:
University of Kentucky; Boston University
Hobbies:
Travel, concerts, classical music, Bible study, church life, reading, grandchildren
Mentor:
Ruth Barker
EDWARD J. KELLY, JR
Profession:
Operations and Sales Management
Education:
Paul Smith College; University of Denver; Harvard Business School
Hobbies:
Hiking, golf, fishing, cooking, charity work
Mentor:
Mary Voss
DENISE NESTEL
Profession:
Lawyer
Education:
Depauw University; University of Wisconsin; University of Houston
Hobbies:
Reading, working out, fabric art, bike riding, walking dogs, book club, travel
Mentor:
Diane Riemersma
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CHERYL SWIERENGA
Profession:
Nursing
Education:
Calvin College
Hobbies:
Reading, gardening, music, boats
Mentor:
Elsie and Jerry Redeker
DON SWIERENGA
Profession:
Dentist (U. S. Air Force, Veterans Administration)
Education:
Calvin College; Pepperdine University; University of Maryland, Nova University
Hobbies:
Classic boating, music, travel
Mentor:
Jerry Redeker
LYLE VOSKUIL
Profession:
School Psychology; Investment and Real estate
Education:
Calvin College; Western Michigan University
Hobbies:
History, fishing, travel, basketball
Mentor:
Fred Leaske
CURRICULUM
Courses
Please note that the entire summer curriculum calendar and course descriptions are available on our website for
your reference: www.hope.edu/hasp
August Courses:
Family Script – This course has been CANCELLED and RESCHEDULED in the fall term – enrollees will
receive notification of this via email as well!
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity – Monday, August 5 @ 9:30AM; meet at 3rd Reformed Church
Women of Frank Lloyd Wright – Wednesday, August 7 @ 9:30 AM
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.
SERVICE
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
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
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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 THESE EVENTS ARE ON THE LAST PAGE!
(Please send in separate checks if registering for more than one event)
August – Purple Rose Theatre & Charming Chelsea, Michigan: Wednesday August 14, 2013, 7:30 am-8:00
pm
Following a 7:30 AM departure from the Hope football stadium parking lot on Fairbanks Ave & 13th Street, we
will enjoy a bus ride to the Jiffy Mix Plant in Chelsea, MI, for a tour of their interesting facility, complete with
free samples. Lunch will follow at the outstanding Common Grill in downtown Chelsea with many delicious
menu items to select from upon arrival. There will be time to stroll downtown Chelsea before gathering at Jeff
Daniels’ Purple Rose Theatre for a matinee performance of the play “Miles & Ellie”. Our bus will stop for fast
food on the way home so our arrival home should be in the neighborhood of 8:00 PM. Cost for the trip,
including everything except the fast food, is $65.00 per person. There are a few spots left on this trip, please
sign up if interested.
NOTE: We understand that the play “Miles & Ellie” contains adult language and content.
September – Grand Rapids ArtPrize Tour I & II: Thursdays, September 19th or 26th, 2013
Join your HASP friends for a tour of ArtPrize 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
On Saturday, October 12, HASP members can enjoy a day trip that includes art and industry. Following an
8:00 AM departure from the Hope football stadium on Fairbanks Ave & 13th Street, we will travel to Indiana for
a tour of the unique chapel on the campus of Valparaiso University. The stained glass Munderloh windows
depict Creation, Redemption and Sanctification. These windows open our eyes and minds and senses to the
mysteries of our faith.
Then on to the Chicago area of Pullman for lunch at the Pier 37 Harborside Bar and Grill located on a beautiful
golf course just east of Pullman on the edge of Lake Calumet.
Next stop is to the town of Pullman just a quarter mile west of the restaurant. Back in the 1880’s it was called
“The Greatest City” with its own church, The Greenstone Church, the Florence Hotel, and the distinctive
“Row” houses built for the many families who worked in the Pullman shops making beautiful Pullman Sleeping
Cars. George M. Pullman developed his planned community with 900 houses, some of which we will be able to
visit on our tour. Some of these houses today sell for several hundred thousand dollars. In all, we will visit
about 7 of these homes now owned by individuals who have renovated them with their own “piece of history”.
You will enjoy strolling through this famous landmark historical district with lots of trees and gardens. We will
return to Holland by approximately 7:00 PM.
Some steps are involved visiting the homes but the rest of the area is accessible to everyone.
Cost per person for the day is $55.
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HASP Office News
Office Hours:
Note: There will be limited office hours the weeks of August 12th and 19th. Please call ahead if you need
to meet with office staff. The office will be closed August 26-30th.
Please feel free to slide mail/correspondence under the office door if you miss us.
Reminder: We request at least 3-5 business days for copy requests.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND LUNCHEON
25TH ANNIVERSARY
JUNE 4, 2013
HAWORTH INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER
MINUTES
Kim Mendels, Executive Director, opened by greeting HASP members and recognizing HASP’s 25th Anniversary. She
then thanked Kerry Daab for providing piano music as guests were arriving and pointed out the scrolling PowerPoint
which included pictures from the last 25 years. Thanks were offered to Jack Hyde and Amy Berarducci, Administrative
Assistant, for their time and efforts preparing it. A HASP 25 year anniversary lanyard was provided to each member in
attendance as a gift.
Special guests were then recognized: Winnie Hollenbach, wife of our founder John Hollenbach and her son Jeff
Hollenbach, former Executive Director, Diana Marsilje, former Assistant Director, Jan VerHelst, Mary Remenschneider
and Roger Nemeth, Hope College liaisons, and President and Mrs. James Bultman. All former HASP presidents and
charter members in attendance were then recognized and asked to stand.
Kim Mendels then invited Jan VerHelst forward to provide the invocation.
Lunch was served and the 25 year PowerPoint was left up for viewing during lunch.
After most had finished lunch, Kim Mendels spoke briefly about the history of cake for dessert at annual meetings, which
had been a tradition in the early years of HASP. Members were then served 25th Anniversary cake. Kim then recognized
the 25 year committee members: Elton Bruins, Jack Hyde, Jerald Redeker, Trudy VanderHaar and Jan VerHelst. She
also thanked Louise Peppel, who was recruited later in the planning process and penned an anniversary song/tune for
HASP which would be featured later in the meeting. Jack Hyde then spoke about the commemorative HASP Review, and
the HASP history written by Kim Mendels and dedicated to John and Winnie Hollenbach. These items were available for
pick up in the skyway/lobby after the meeting.
2013 Business Meeting Minutes
President Phil VanEyl called the meeting to order. Minutes of the June 5, 2012, meeting were printed in the August 2012
bulletin and a copy was made available on each table. There was a motion to accept the June 2012 minutes as written, it
was supported and the motion was carried.
The treasurer’s financial report, along with a written annual report, were provided in the June 2013 monthly bulletin.
President VanEyl asked if there were any questions regarding the financial reports and there were none. The report will
be filed for audit. President VanEyl reported that the annual audit will be in August 2013.
The six standing committee Annual Reports were also included in the June 2013 monthly bulletin for review. President
VanEyl asked if there were any questions from the membership regarding these reports and there were none.
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President VanEyl then asked members 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. President VanEyl read
each name as Kim Mendels lit a candle for each deceased member and they remained lit for the duration of the meeting.
Katherine Donnelly
Robert Danhof
Carol Granberg
Dale VanLente
William Price
Don Dephouse
Carl Schroeder
Richard Harris
Richard Bailey
Harold VandeBunte
Ray Joynt
Elin Moerland
Corrine Sonneveldt
Barbara Timmer
Retiring Board members were then called forward for thanks and recognition:
Elaine Bruins – Member at Large
Don Williams – Member at Large
Chris Broersma – Communications (absent)
Paul Kleinheksel – Monthly Program Chair (absent)
Gordon Stegink – Service Chair
Ron South – Special Events Chair
President VanEyl thanked them for their faithful service to the Academy and Board. Kim Mendels presented them with a
parting gift and they returned to their seats.
Executive Director Kim Mendels then came to the podium to give the 2013 Nominating Committee report. She thanked
members Elaine Bruins, Don Williams, Frank Pettinga, Peg VanGrouw and Norm Lunderberg for serving on the
committee. The following slate was then presented to the membership for election:
President: Ed Anderson
Vice President: Doug Walvoord
Member at Large: Kathy Beal
Member at Large: Jean Williams
Member at Large (2 yr. term): Jack Hyde
President VanEyl then 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 then announced Committee Chairs who were recommended by the Nominating
Committee to the Board of Directors at the March 2013 meeting:
Newly Appointed Committee Chairs:
Communications: Lorelle Eberly
Monthly Program: Peter Deede (absent)
Service: Larry Lynn
Special Events: Jackie DeGroot
Reappointed Chairs:
Curriculum: Judy Parr
Membership: Bonnie Cowie
Members of the 2013-14 HASP Board of Directors were then asked to come forward:
President: Ed Anderson
Communications: Lorelle Eberly
Vice President: Doug Walvoord
Curriculum: Judy Parr
Treasurer: Jeanne Gerow
Membership: Bonnie Cowie
Member at Large (2014): Jim Chamness
Monthly Program: Peter Deede
Member at Large (2014): Tom Wolterink
Service: Larry Lynn
Member at Large (2015): Terri Holden
Special Events: Jackie DeGroot
Member at Large (2015): Jack Hyde
Liaison to Hope: Mary Remenschneider
Member at Large (2016): Kathy Beal
Liaison to Hope: Roger Nemeth
Member at Large (2016): Jean Williams
Executive Director: Kim Mendels
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Board members returned to their seats.
President VanEyl then introduced President elect Ed Anderson and he gave his remarks. Ed thanked Phil VanEyl for this
faithful service and for continually reminding us of our need to pay attention to our roots. President VanEyl continuously
reminded us of what our name means:
Hope: attached to Hope College and committed to its welfare
Academy: a group committed to life long learning and teaching
Senior: but staying young – as Henry Ford once said, “anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone
who keeps learning stays young.”
Professionals: made professional by our collective experiences, and therefore have much to teach each other.
Ed Anderson then presented President VanEyl with the HASP president’s pin in appreciation for his service to HASP.
President VanEyl and Executive Director Kim Mendels then presented the HASP Distinguished Service Award.
President VanEyl reported that the Executive Committee met on March 5, 2013, to review criteria and nominations. The
committee unanimously voted to select Bill and Judy Parr as the 2013 recipients. Due to the criteria that only one award
is given per year, the committee still decided to award it to them as a couple and let them decide how to split the exempt
from one annual dues portion of the award. Bill and Judy Parr were then called forward and presented with the
Distinguished Service Award and thanked the Academy members for such an honor.
President VanEyl then introduced HASP member Louise Peppel who came forward and explained to the membership how
the song she penned, “Hail to HASP” came to be. Kerry Daab then accompanied Louise Peppel, Amy Berarducci, Diane
Daab, Dianne Ritsema and Bob Weber as they sang “Hail to HASP” for the membership. The membership was then
asked to join in singing it together and the words were printed in our annual meeting program:
Hail to HASP (To the tune of “The Bear Went Over the Mountain”)
By Louise Peppel in recognition of the Silver Anniversary of the founding of HASP
Oh, you’re never too old to learn,
to think, to mull, to yearn.
Philosophy, science or math,
literature, rhyme or graph.
From eight or nine little groups
we’ve grown to 99 troupes
with many a member involved
our search for learning evolved.
It began with desires to grow
beyond college courses or so,
to think in a brand-new way
or dream of a future day.
We hope that we’d found a way that
our founders had hoped for and prayed
to help members grow in new ways
to enhance life’s retirement days.
We sought and we found a way
to offer new courses each day.
Professors and members alike
could teach and help in our plight.
So this day we all give a cheer
to our HASP in its 25th year.
To founders, Hope College and all
we’ll cheer for our HASP one and all.
The meeting was then adjourned. Happy 25th Anniversary to HASP!
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly Mendels, Executive Director
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Purple Rose Theatre & Charming Chelsea Michigan
Wednesday, August 14, 2013, $65.00 per person
Yes, I/we will attend (please indicate # attending): ____________________
Name(s): ________________________________________________________________________
Total Enclosed: $______________________
Special Dietary Requests:_____________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact (name and number): _________________________________________________
Grand Rapids ArtPrize Tour
Thursday, September 19 or 26, 2013, $28.00 per person
Indicate (√) your tour preference date:
Thursday, September 19: __________________
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: _________________________________________
Pullman Historic District
Saturday, October 12, 2013, $55.00 per person
Name(s): ________________________________________________
Total Enclosed: $___________________
Emergency contact name and phone #: ______________________________________________
Menu choices (please initial choice if more than one person on registration):
______ Vegetarian Wrap – grilled zucchini, yellow squash, Portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers and crisp
romaine w/a basil pesto mayonnaise wrapped in a wheat tortilla, served w/house chips.
______ Tuna or Chicken Salad sandwich – wheat, multigrain, white or corn dusted Kaiser.
______ Beef Cheese Steak Sandwich – beef smothered in onions, peppers, and provolone cheese served on a
toasted bun.
Please indicate any special dietary needs: ____________________________________________
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