2011 COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee, wrap- ping up its fifth year as a major committee, was in full production mode this year. Committee
ETHNIC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE T
he Ethnic Diversity
members have vetted a significant number of proposed candi- dates and ushered them through a process
three candidates are currently being reviewed.
Tanya McGee
which, for many candidates, led to an invi- tation to apply for membership. Since the committee year began in April, the committee has received 28 nomi- nations. This is an unprecedented number of candidates compared to an average of 11 nominations per year since the program’s 1996 inception. Of these 28 nominations, 19 candidates have been invited to apply for membership, including eight candidates who have completed the full application process and are now active members. Six candidates did not qualify for this program and were encouraged to apply through the 2012 membership lottery. The remaining
is responsible for recommending, estab- lishing, monitoring and enforcing rules of conduct for Club members. House Committee members spend significant time investigating rule infractions by members, making recommenda- tions to the Board of Trustees regarding the committee’s findings and, when appropriate, proposing sanctions. House Committee members also evaluate current rules and recommend rule changes to the board.
David Brezinski
HOUSE COMMITTEE T
he House Committee
The primary purpose of the Ethnic Diversity Program is to increase the pres- ence of people of color in the Multnomah Athletic Club membership to better reflect the community in which we live. Qualified candidates are persons of color who demonstrate a connection within the local community through voluntary or profes- sional activities.
Any member of the club may nominate a candidate through the Ethnic Diversity Program. During the evaluation process, committee members conduct inter- views, evaluate candidates in light of the committee criteria, and make recommen- dations based on the stated goals of the program. If recommended by the Ethnic Diversity Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees, candidates are invited to apply for membership, and complete the same vetting process as applicants in any other avenue toward membership. The committee’s ongoing agenda includes follow-up inquiries with new members elected through the Ethnic Diversity Program, to check in about their
experience in the club thus far, identify and address any concerns they may have, and identify opportunities for new members to become involved in club activities and their specific areas of interest.
EDC members coordinated a special evening event in the fall for members who have supported the program over the years, including trustees, past and present committee members, and members who accepted the invitation to join the club after going through the EDC program. Members who have joined through this program are important to the stra- tegic membership goals of the club. These members frequently maintain their involvement in the Ethnic Diversity Program by proposing candidates, and through active participation in the MAC committee system and other club activities. I want to recognize and thank the Ethnic Diversity Committee members for their time and commitment. Moreover, special thanks and appreciation to our staff support, Member Services Director Linda Ornelas, Membership Manager Dave Hanna, and Member Services Specialist Brigid Pierce, who kept us informed
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This year’s House Committee members were the third-year class of Marlis Miller, Karen Sheridan, Karl Smith (subcommittee chair) and Susan Lucke (subcommittee chair); the second-year class of Matt Bassist, David DeBlasio (dress code subcommittee chair), Pat Fuller, Karen Rasmussen, and Patty Thompson (subcommittee chair); and the first-year
class of Julie Branford, Linda Higgons, Kevin Noall, Lorraine Robertson, and Elizabeth “Biddy” Wolf. Thanks to all members for their valuable contributions. When a potential rule infraction requires an investigation, the incident is referred to one of the House Committee’s three investigating subcommittees. The subcommittees include at least three House Committee members, who along with the subcommittee chairs evaluate evidence collected by staff and listen to testimony from members and witnesses in an effort to make a reasoned recommendation to the entire House Committee. The House Committee then makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Only the board can sanction club members. Member rules violations this year required nine subcom- mittee investigations and seven offers of minimum sanction for various violations, such as behavior unbecoming a member, theft, criminal acts and disregard for guest policies.
During the year, the dress code subcommittee, chaired by David DeBlasio, considered the issue of appropriate attire in the newly remodeled MACtinis and Game
Room areas within the broader context of club-wide dress codes. This subcom- mittee carefully weighed alternatives while considering both the desire of many members to honor traditional club dress codes and the increasingly casual trends in the overall Portland environment. The recommendations of the subcommittee were subsequently approved by the board and are posted on the MAC website. I would like to thank trustee liaisons Kim Sisul and Carl Burnham for their participation in the meetings and effective communication between the board and House Committee.
I would also like to thank Member Services Director Linda Ornelas and Executive Assistant Julie Yocom, both of whom contributed an enormous amount of time and energy to making the House Committee run smoothly. Thanks as well to Finance Director John Foley, Assistant GM/CFO Tim Arbogast and General Manager Norm Rich for their time and attention to detail in collecting information and assisting in investigations and member communication. WM
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