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hope many of you expenses for events, tournaments, athletic
have already expe- travel/development, social offerings, etc.,
rienced MAC’s new and/or any potential capital expenditures.
Web site. Launched in These are then submitted to the aforemen-
President Ross Meinhart
early August, the site tioned major committees for their ultimate
Vice President Robin Becic
offers a much easier recommendations to the board. The board
Treasurer George W. Hosfield
Secretary Luanna Grow
and more effi cient way has the responsibility to balance the needs
Trustees
for you to commu- of all members and interest groups as deci-
Sydney A. Baer
nicate with MAC, sions are made to allocate expenses and
Lisa Caplan Girard
and MAC with you. facilities. Again, it is a laborious yet neces-
Phil Juckeland
Members can navigate
Ross Meinhart
sary function of ensuring MAC is operating
PRESidEnT
Bill June through the site to sign soundly both fi nancially and responsibly for
Ron Neiger
up for classes, court the membership.
Vicki Tagliafico
reservations, and dining more effi ciently At this time last year, the economic
Rob Thompson
than ever before. The site also offers a downturn we all are presently experiencing
Leslie Vanbellinghen
unique calendar view of events that can be was not upon us. Even so, our management
Committee Chairs
customized by choice. team and the board have, to date, kept in
Athletic Roger Swanson
MAC’s Web services staff offers an open line with our expenses expected in the 2009
Balladeers Karl Wetzel
Basketball Marc Albers/Scott Baumer
house for anyone who wants to learn more budget. This is a remarkable achievement.
Budget and Finance George Hosfield
about what this new site has to offer. If you We hope that the revenue side begins to
Communications Darcy Henderson are interested, please join them. Check out come in line as well.
Culture and Style Cameron Kiest
theMAC.com for details.
Cycling Elaine Brady-Mahoney
Family Fridays are back
Dance/Group Exercise Terry Lewis Member survey
The return of themed Family Fridays
Decathlon Mark Barry/Karl Lucke
Our annual member satisfaction survey kicks off Sept. 11 with a Back in Action
Early Birds Jan Frutiger/Keith Wolff
is forthcoming. This is an extremely bene- night. The night focuses on fun action
Ethnic Diversity Scott Sakamoto
Exercise & Conditioning Judith Perry
fi cial source of information vital to the games and includes a yoga station for all to
Family Events Mark Holman
board and management team. We use the enjoy. Many new themes such as American
Food & Beverage Jeremy Knapman
data to ensure our services are successful Gladiators, NASCAR, and the Portland
Golf Jamie Sumner and to work on those reported otherwise. Trailblazers make the year of events special.
Gymnastics Scott Schaffer
Starting next month, you may answer The always-popular Halloween and Polar
Handball Dean Duncan
survey questions online by visiting the Express nights return this year as well.
Holiday Decorating Julie Branford
MAC Web site and navigating through Look for special themes throughout
House Marcus Breuer
Junior Events Hailey McPhee/
the appropriate link. Previous boards have the year and plan to join fellow members
Cydney Simpson
committed to a more extensive member- on these festive Friday nights. For more
Karate Scott Pillsbury ship survey to take place every fi ve years; information call Stephen Clayton at
MelloMacs Barbara Stalick
the next is in 2010. We likewise appreciate 503-517-7578, e-mail sclayton@themac.
Member Events Marcia Apperson
as much participation in this survey. Thank com, or go to the club’s Web site.
Membership Tanya McGee
you in advance.
Merrymacs Astrid Pieretti
World Handball Championships
Outdoor Activities Program David Long
2010 budget process
Plan to experience the Handball World
Pilates Janice Dolan/Reidun Zander
Polar Bears Chuck Corgan/Howard Geist
September is the month we begin to Championship Tournament, hosted by
Property Kim Sisul
crunch the numbers for the 2010 budget. MAC Sunday, Oct. 4 through Sunday,
Racquetball Mark van der Veer Committees and staff have been working Oct. 11. This is the fi rst time this event
Ski Heather Waldram
toward this end since August. Now is the has taken place on the West Coast. The
Squash Reid Hutchins
time to painstakingly commit to addressing Handball Committee has been preparing
Strategic Planning Grant Yoshihara
next year’s operating and capital expenses, for this event for several years, and is
Swimming Sean Tyrrell
Synchro Laura Martin
and responsible savings for future capital anxious to display our world-class facility
Tennis Val Clarke
expenditures. and our ability to host such a huge event for
Triathlon & Running Asa McLaughlin The Budget and Finance, Property, athletes from Ireland, Canada, the U.S. and
Volleyball Marianne Ritchie
and Athletic committees join the Board other countries around the world.
Walking & Hiking Gwen Farnham Hyland/
of Trustees to work through and fi nalize Member volunteers are needed to assist
Pam Probst
this budget. The beauty of the system the Handball Committee during the week’s
Yoga Gary Lindberg
begins with the committees themselves. events. For more information, read the
www.theMAC.com
They develop their anticipated operational story starting on page 50. WM
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