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Monthly Bulletin
October 2012
Email: hasp@hope.edu
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
9:00 a.m. coffee, 9:20 announcements and program
Haworth Conference Center, Hope College
Mapping Genes to Disease, Dr. Jeffrey P. MacKeigan, PhD,
VanAndel Research Institute
Systems biology looks at the living cell as a large assemblage of interacting molecules and aims
to determine when and how these molecules interact. This knowledge may then be used to
understand, for example, how a disease such as cancer begins and spreads. Jeff MacKeigan’s
lab studies in particular enzymes: “kinases” are enzymes that add a phosphate chemical group
onto a molecule in the cell, and “phosphatases” are enzymes that remove a phosphate group
from a molecule. Many of these enzymes have roles in the continued survival of the cell and in
suppression of tumors. This lecture will highlight the most current research and therapeutic
drug discovery efforts targeting these genes in cancer.
Dr. MacKeigan received his Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology at the University of North
Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2002, followed by a postdoctoral
fellowship with John Blenis at Harvard Medical School. In 2004, he joined Novartis Institutes
for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as an investigator and project leader in
the Molecular and Developmental Pathways expertise platform. Dr. MacKeigan, who joined
the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) in 2006, is an Associate Professor.
Please join us for this exciting and informative program!
MONTHLY 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, 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
2012 membership directories and new parking passes have been sent WITH this bulletin. Please check your
envelope for your parking pass! Please dispose of your old membership directory CAREFULLY as it contains
member contact information – PLEASE SHRED if you are able!
Committee News:
The HASP membership committee has made a few changes to the application procedure. A new cover letter
has been attached to the application. The cover letter explains membership requirements as stated in the HASP
constitution and includes the procedure for submitting the completed application. A new form is also being
given to membership mentors. Mentors are now being asked to write a short paragraph about the person they
are sponsoring. We hope this will help us get better acquainted with our new members.
We have designed a questionnaire that will be sent to members one year after they join HASP. We are looking
forward to receiving their positive comments and suggestions for improving the first year experience for new
members. The first group of questionnaires will be mailed in late October.
Any comments or questions about these changes may be directed to membership chairperson, Bonnie Cowie, at
616-786-2465 or dbcowie@sbcglobal.net.
We welcome the following new members:
RON DALMAN
Profession:
Education:
Hobbies:
Mentor:
JOHN HEYNS
Profession:
Education:
Hobbies:
Mentor:
Attorney
Michigan State, B.S., Economics, University of Michigan, JD law
Golf, travel, family, investments and property management
Jessie Dalman
Social Worker
University of Michigan, B.A., Psychology, George Washington University, M.A.,
Counseling
Woodworking, travel, biking
Phyllis Graham
DENNIS G. KELLY
Profession:
Superintendent of Schools
Education:
Wayne State University, B.S., English, M.S., Sec. Educ., University of Michigan, Ph.D.,
Educ. Admin.
Hobbies:
Travel, tennis, reading, collecting books
Mentor:
David Zwart
NANCY RICHTER
Profession:
High school librarian and administrator
Education:
Concordia College, B.A., Educ., Dominican University, M.A., Library Science,
Concordia, Chicago, C.A.S., Admin. Leadership
Hobbies:
Travel, sewing, knitting, reading
Mentor:
Karen Zwart
STEPHANIE KROM
Profession:
Education:
Hobbies:
Mentor:
Home Service Rep., Central Hudson Gas and Electric
Skidmore College, B.S.
Reading, bridge, PEO
Barbara Bingham
SUZANNE LINN
Education:
Profession:
Hobbies:
Mentor:
University of Iowa, B.A.
Teaching
Tennis, golf, painting, reading, puzzles
Joan Maes
JOYCE PROECHEL
Education:
Profession:
Hobbies:
Mentor:
Hope College
Interior Designer, Real Estate sales
Reading, bridge, golf
Betty Miller
FRED SOTOK
Profession:
Education:
Hobbies:
Mentor:
Manufacturing and General Management
Penn State, B.S., Metallurgy, University of Detroit, MBA
Golf, hiking, pilates, consulting, travel
Joe Weber
ROSEMARY SOTOK
Profession:
Registered Nurse
Education:
St. Vincent College of Nursing, R.N., Hope College, Psychology
Hobbies:
Reading, pilates, painting, golf, bridge, hiking, singing
Mentor:
Carol Weber
JANET WOLBRINK
Education:
Hope College, class of 1945
Hobbies:
Handwork – knitting, sewing, painting
Mentor:
Merle Schaap
We express our sympathy to the friends and families of members Katherine Donnelly and Carl Schroeder.
Katherine died July 13, 2012, and had been a member of HASP since 1989. Carl died September 3, 2012, and
joined HASP in 2009 following a distinguished career in the ministry. His wife Lucille is a HASP member.
HASP New Member Orientation HAS BEEN CHANGED!
NEW DATE: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
8:15-9:00 a.m., Donnelly Room, Haworth Center
This is an opportunity for new members to meet the HASP Board of Directors and learn more about the history
of HASP and all the opportunities HASP offers. It is also a great time to have your questions answered! New
members who have been received since May 2012 will receive further information in the mail as the time
approaches.
CURRICULUM
Please note that the fall curriculum calendar and course descriptions are available on our website for your
reference: www.hope.edu/hasp
Great Decisions speaker change: The October 29 speaker for Energy Geopolitics will be Joel Toppen, NOT
Virginia Beard.
REVISION TO A COURSE DESCRIPTION!
The Palestinian Christians sessions on October 31 and November 7 and 14 involve a slight change in focus.
Instead of dealing with Kairos Palestine, the focus will be on Kairos USA (an American response to the plight
of Christians in Palestine.)
During the sessions we will:
1.) Listen to stories coming out of that land.
2.) Engage in theological reflections (e.g. the promise of “land”).
3.) Try to understand the role of nonviolent actions.
4.) Learn how to advocate with government and others for change.
More information can be found by going to: www.kairosusa.org. Handouts will be available.
Thinking of Submitting a Proposal for a Course in the Winter/Spring Semester?
During October the HASP Curriculum Subcommittees are meeting to consider proposals submitted for
winter/spring 2013 courses. If you have an idea or proposal for a course, please let the appropriate Curriculum
Subcommittee chairperson know:
Fine Arts: Barb Stegink:
bstegink@yahoo.com
Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for Oct. 17, 2012.
392-7214
Humanities: Sue Bohlander:
sbohlander@charter.net
Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for Oct. 23, 2012.
335-3175
Science, Medicine,
Technology: Norma Killilea
killilean@comcast.net
Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for Oct. 15, 2012.
392-6664
Social Studies: John Buttrey
buttreys2@charter.net
Subcommittee meetings are scheduled for Oct. 1 and 22, 2012.
399-2887
Thank you, Judy Parr, HASP Curriculum Committee Chair
HASP Classroom Art Display for October:
Mary and John Nonhof are “street photographers” who feature subjects in candid situations within public
places. Often their photographs focus on a single poignant human moment which gives a visceral experience to
the viewers, and mirrors their society. Their featured subjects live in northern India and Nepal.
SERVICE
Additional Volunteers Needed for Hope Classes, Fall, 2012
Thanks to all of you who volunteered for Hope College classes. All of the requests last month were filled, some
with extra volunteers. If you were one of those who volunteered but was not needed, here is an opportunity for
24 volunteers. Either send the form at the end of this article to the HASP office or e-mail tanis@hope.edu or
you may call me at 396-2228 for additional information. Elliot Tanis
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 5, 8:25 - 9:20 and 9:25 -10:20. Sonja Trent-Brown’s classes meet on Thursday, December 6, 9:30 10:45 and 3:00 - 4:15. They would like 6 HASP volunteers for each of these sections, a total of 24 volunteers.
I am willing to volunteer. Indicate the Professor and time/date preference.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
The trip to Chicago October 25, 2012, is FULL. Please contact the office if you would like to be placed on the
waiting list.
HASP Office News
We have been informed that the HASP Scholarship recipient this year is again Iliana Garcia, Class of 2013.
Perhaps many of you remember her speaking to us at one of our monthly meetings last year. We are honored to
have her receive the scholarship for her second year.
HASP Insignia Items!
In celebration of our upcoming 25 year anniversary members have the opportunity to order HASP insignia
items. Please see the order form at the back of your bulletin for further information. Samples of each article
will be available for you to see at our October monthly meeting and in the HASP office. We will accept orders
until Monday, November 26th. Orders will then be filled within 2 weeks and available in time for Christmas!
HASP 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
2013 will be HASP’s 25th Anniversary! As you learned at our Annual Business meeting we will start our
monthly program meetings for the next year 10 minutes early to spend a little time remembering our
beginnings! Below is the history shared by charter member Vern Boersma at our September 4, 2012, meeting:
PLANTING HASP SEEDS
Back in 1986, John Hollenbach was discussing and arousing interest with friends about the concept of forming
learning in retirement group. He collared a group of seven who agreed to help: Lars Granberg, Paul Fried,
Dalton McFarland, Myrt de Velder, Jack Nyenhuis, John Jacobsen and myself. We met once a month and
featured a prestigious speaker. Guests were welcomed and encouraged. It was well received.
One evening in 1987, a just retired Zeeland High English teacher, Evie Smallegan, was giving a book report in
the Zeeland Library and noticed both John Hollenbach and his wife, Winnie, in the audience. She wondered
what prompted their interest in the book she was presenting, since it was nothing she figured would interest
them. After the presentation they approached her and admitted that their main reason for coming was “that
John needed women”. Evie replied that this was the first time she had heard of a man bringing his wife along,
while looking for another woman. They explained that John needed women in his newly organized learning in
retirement group and she would be an ideal member. Evie accepted the challenge and became his secretary and
administrator, as well as a recruiter of more women. This is how the charter group acquired 7 women by
charter time in May 1988.
HASP needed an official board that could assist John and Evie running the newly formed club. They appointed
a board with Evie as non-voting secretary, Lars Granberg was appointed president and I was named treasurer.
Dues were set at $25.00. Evie worked for free for a year or more but HASP grew so well, that she was named
Executive Director and given a salary.
By 1992-93, we had 100 members and I felt the treasurer’s job should be filled by an accountant. Don Den Uyl
was joining the club and he was an accountant CPA. I persuaded him to take over my job and we arranged a
meeting for transferring records. The first question he asked me was about paying Evie’s Social Security and
Withholding. I told him that her salary was small and she and I had decided she could just report it on her
income tax. He informed my differently! I asked him what kind of accounting he had done and he said, “I
worked for the IRS.” He did not report me!
John Hollenbach was very eager to have more than just a monthly meeting and particularly interested in
developing mini courses. He did a great deal of research preparing to accomplish this and examined numerous
programs already developed. Lars Granberg and I took two trips with him, one to Madison, Wisconsin, and one
to Milwaukee. Of course, you have heard from Dr. Nyenhuis, of his trip to Eckert College in Florida with Dr.
Jacobsen and Dr. John Hollenbach. Dr. Hollenbach also made a visit to Ohio Wesleyan College in Delaware,
Ohio, which is near Columbus. Apparently he was so enthused by this visit that he stayed longer than he should
have and yet decided to try to make it back to Holland that night. They reached northern Ohio just as a snow
storm made driving almost impossible and Evie had to keep her head out of the window the rest of the way
home, to inform John if he was on or off the road. She stayed completely frozen for a few days and thawed out
a week later. As a factor in the development of mini courses Evie played a vital role.
Dr. Bernard Meeuwsen and I were actually in charge of procuring the prestigious speakers but we got altogether
too many scientific presentations. Bill Bloemendaal said “there is more to life than just science” and he gladly
replaced us. He too was very instrumental in developing our wonderful MINI courses and is much appreciated.
Of course it was John’s desire, determination and many hours of hard work which is predominately responsible
for the success of HASP but Evie and Hope College were great booster.
Hope College has subsidized us for 25 years. Thanks Hope and Go Hope!
Vern Boersma
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