2010 COMMITTEE REPOR TS
finishing up another successful year of growth, competi- tive success, and rank advancement for many students. The tradi- tional Japanese karate taught at MAC empha- sizes physical fitness, self defense, competi- tion, safety and fun. MAC’s karate program is still supervised and monitored by Sensei Junki Yoshida, who first began teaching for Joe Loprinzi in May 1974. Sensei Yoshida has more than 40 years of teaching experience and allows MAC students access to world-class semi- nars and teachers to enhance the normal training.
Scott Pillsbury
KARATE COMMITTEE T
he MAC Karate Committee is
This year MAC karate and the entire
JKF Northwest organization hosted the 24th annual Northwest Classic Karate Tournament at Mt. Hood Community College. Nearly 500 participants, including 25 MAC students, came from five states to compete, train, and learn from 15 world- class masters. Class attendance was up more than 15
percent in 2010 compared to 2009. This growth was in both junior and adult members. More new students joined the program than ever before, and existing students were in class more often to hone their skills.
MAC Chief Instructor Bill Plapinger continued to provide great training and motivation to the students; many passed to higher belt levels and started setting new goals for higher advancement in skill and belt level. Two member coaches and one junior athletic member assisted Sensei Bill
volleyball every
MERRYMACS COMMITTEE T
he MerryMacs played water
Monday and Thursday and succeeded in their goal of having fun in the water. The fun, relaxation and therapy in the pool are among the many reasons we continue this activity. Committee members were Louise Gatch,
this year. Together, the team gave students a chance to push themselves farther than they thought they could. Three exceptional students – Philippe De La Mare, Alex Hassen and Tim Gillette – earned their first-degree black belt in December. This was a rigorous challenge that involved a demanding basic technique exam, a wide array of kata (forms) testing, and hard kumite (sparring). As we close out the year, we are looking forward to the 25th Annual Northwest Classic Tournament. We are renewing our emphasis on the more traditional karate practices, including kata and weapons training, that many schools have lost. Committee members were: Nate Asby, Scott Chauncey, Phillipe De La Mare, Laurie Farwell, Nancy Hassen, Plapinger, Jim Prihoda, Garry Schnell and Diana Shrewsbury. WM
Dynamites, playing for the trophies and prizes. Following two days of competi- tion, the Dynamites were victorious, winning five out of six games. Awards were presented at the June meeting. Thanks to Pieretti for organizing a successful tourna- ment.
Dinda Mills
Dorothy Hamlin, Mary Hilbers, June Miles, Nan Overall, Astrid Pieretti and Mary Alicia Scott.
In May we held our annual tourna- ment with two teams, the Sharks and the
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team member ripping his shirt off to reveal “Go Blazers!” painted on his chest and trampolining over a pyramid of six other gymnasts.
A special thanks to the MAC gymnas- tics booster organization, whose many volunteer hours helped put on fund-raising events such as the MAC Open, the OC meet, and used leotard sales. The funds procured allowed the boosters to supple-
Our annual picnic was held in July at the home of Jeff Gudman and included a potluck dinner and bingo. Overall was in charge of this event.
As the year came to a close, everyone looked forward to the holiday party held in December. Guests and members enjoyed festive decorations and entertainment arranged by Mary Alicia “I’m never going to do this again” Scott and assisted by Mary Dolan.
Miles planned the menus for the monthly luncheons, where business and social time were combined. Much appreciation to Hamlin for balancing the books, printing the informa- tion booklet, and keeping the website up to date; to Hilbers for keeping the minutes at our meetings; to Gatch, who recorded our attendance at luncheons and kept open the lines of communication among our members; and to Celine Stroinski for her enthusiasm and continuous effort to recruit members into our group. We also recog- nize the support throughout the year of Reid Macdonald and Liz Johnston. Thanks also to the lifeguards for keeping score during our games. WM
ment the developmental funds, purchase championship banners, and offset the cost of the annual gymnastics banquet. Additionally, the funds provided for all teams to meet with a sports psychologist and to allow our gymnasts to participate in a team-building ropes course. Recognition is also well-deserved for the rest of the coaching staff: girls coaches Annie Campbell, Candice Hawkes and Martha Mosqueda; and boys coaches Rob
Saleski and David Ganz. Thanks also to member Coaches Sheila Lehner, Heather Faucera, Kory Bell, Jack Dellert and Debbie Anderson, and to the entire recre- ational coaching staff.
Committee members were Nancy Dodge (treasurer), Lisa Sayre (secretary), Javier Acevedo, Barbara Chiapuzio, Jean Herbst, Robyn Rice, Tracy Savinar and David Swanson. WM
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