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100 East 8th Street, Suite 150, Holland, MI, 49423 ― 616.395.7919MONTHLY NEWSLETTERIssue: 407 July HASPwww.youtube.com/HASPHopePRESIDENT’S MESSAGESharon Arendshorst, HASP Presidentsnarendshorst@gmail.com 616.335.3132 (home) 616.566.0219 (cell)I begin my term as HASP President with a great deal of gratitude and confidence in HASP. I’m gratefulfor our rich 34-year history and the leadership that has brought us to this point in time. I’m confident aswe work together during this period of many transitions that we will grow stronger and will discern avision for our future. Thank you for entrusting me with the privilege of serving as HASP President, andserving with you, this coming year.Recently, I’ve been pondering what it means to be a peer-led organization. While Curriculum CommitteeChair, my focus was on HASP members teaching other HASP members. That is a key and a veryvaluable component of being peer-led. Over the past year, 51 HASP members taught classes (about 1/3of the presenters). I continue to encourage more HASP members to teach courses. It is a great learningopportunity for the presenter as well as for the students. Our lifelong learning members are eager andgracious participants in the classroom and treat all our teachers with respect. Teach once and you’relikely to return to teach again.Teaching is not the only way we are peer-led. As our HASP community has grown, our organizationalstructure has grown. We have members serving on the Board of Directors, standing committees,subcommittees, and short-term task forces to facilitate our many avenues of learning and to lead ourorganization. During this past year, 71 HASP members served on these boards. In addition, manyvolunteered at the front desk and greeted visitors, cared for our library, provided technical support, andpitched in in many other ways. Part of our peer-led commitment is serving in the Hope and Hollandcommunities. Last year, 60 HASP members volunteered in Hope College classrooms.Tallying the numbers above, over 200 HASP members have been directly involved during this past yearin leading HASP. We are truly a peer-led community of lifelong learners. These numbers do not includethe other side of the equation, the many members who attended classes, participated in monthlyprograms, and enjoyed special events.Page 1 of 9
As you renew your membership for the coming year, you are asked to identify specific areas of interestin which you might be willing to serve HASP. Please give this some thought. This information will help usget you involved in areas of your interest. Many leadership roles expire each year, and we want toconnect interests to responsibilities as we continue to be peer-led into our coming future.During this new HASP year, let us continue to engage in the full breadth our HASP learningopportunities, to explore and discuss important topics with curiosity and respect, to serve our Hollandand Hope communities with grace, to participate fully in peer-led leadership, and through these avenuesdevelop new friendships as we continue to nurture existing relationships.MONTHLY PROGRAMSClaudia Berry, Monthly Program Chairclaudia@olwenberry.com 616.399.2538THIS MONTH’S PROGRAMDate / Time: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 9:30am - 10:45am (doors open at 9:00am)Location:Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, 221 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, 49423 (in-person)HASP@Hope YouTube Page, www.youtube.com/HASPHope (virtual)“Election Administration in the Post-2020 Era: Building Trust and Securing Our Infrastructure forthe Future” presented by JUSTIN ROEBUCK, Ottawa County Clerk and Register of DeedsBy nearly every standard, the 2020 Presidential Election was one of the most transparent and secure inour history. Yet the facts that support this statement have been largely ignored due to a post-2020narrative that has convinced millions of Americans of a “rigged system”. The pressure and addedscrutiny caused by widespread distrust has also exposed an elections infrastructure that is in seriousneed of reinforcement. What does this mean for the future of our democratic process? For democracy tothrive in coming generations, we need investment now to develop public trust and ensure a betterinfrastructure. Though the claims of a rigged election have been proven inaccurate, there are still manyways that election officials can and must create a more transparent and secure system. However, wecannot do it alone. We need resources from federal, state, and local governments; and we needcommunity leaders to understand the facts and speak the truth. Strengthening our elections will takeserious investment from all of us. Are we prepared to do what it takes?As County Clerk and Register of Deeds, Justin Roebuck serves as the chief election officer for OttawaCounty’s 220,000 voters. Justin’s passion is to build trust with honesty and transparency in the electionprocess. His goal is to change the way election officials interact with voters by modeling proactive,consistent, and fact-based communication. In 2021, he was honored by his colleagues as Michigan’s“County Clerk of the Year”. Justin currently serves on the Standards Board of the U.S. ElectionAssistance Commission (EAC), and as a member of the Bi-Partisan Policy Center’s Elections TaskForce. He is the Chair of the Michigan Council of Election Officials, and Co-Chair of the LegislativeCommittee of the Michigan Association of County Clerks. He was appointed by the Michigan SupremeCourt to the Michigan Judicial Council, and has been appointed by Governors Snyder and Whitmer tothe Michigan Electronic Recording Commission, where he is currently serving as Chair.Page 2 of 9
UPCOMING MONTHLY PROGRAMSTuesday, August 2, 2022, “Exploring Ottawa County Parks” presented by JASON D. SHAMBLIN,Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission DirectorTuesday, September 6, 2022, “Reimagining America’s Schools” presented by RON BOGLE,President & CEO, National Design AllianceMEMBERSHIPDoug Walvoord, Membership Chairdougwalvoord@gmail.com 616.405.2366Membership renewal opened Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Hopefully, you are aware that you can renewyour 2022 - 2023 HASP membership online. The deadline for renewal is July 25, 2022. HASP duesare 125.00 per member for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023), and we hope that youwill continue your membership! If, for some reason, you are unable to do so, we ask that you still fill outthe online form, so our records are accurate. The renewal process is fairly simple.Please visit embership, and select “MembershipRenewal” or “Cancel Membership”. If you would like assistance, please contact the HASP office athasp@hope.edu or 616.395.7919.Looking to get involved? Please contact Doug Walvoord if you are interested in welcoming newmembers by serving as a mentor.Please join me in welcoming our newest HASP members!MARY BERENDSProfession:LPNEducation:College degree, Licensed Practical NurseHobbies:Traveling, reading, school volunteerMentor:Sandy BullerSYLVIA BOYDProfession:Accounting Professor, Hope CollegeEducation:Northern Illinois University, Grand Valley State UniversityHobbies:Biking, hiking, reading, travel, spending time with familyMentor:Lynne HendrixDENNIS ICABONEProfession:DentistEducation:Creighton University, University of MinnesotaHobbies:Environmental concerns, lobby volunteer, rowingMentor:John and Carol CrawfordPage 3 of 9
KATHY LACEYProfession:Teacher / ProfessorEducation:Ball State UniversityHobbies:Learning, social development, reading, music and creative artsMentor:Ellie VanceLAURIE LARSENProfession:Chemist, Consumers Energy Regional Manager, Community Affairs ManagerEducation:BS in Biology and Chemistry, Masters in Business and Organizational DesignsHobbies:Hiking, gardening, travelMentor:Ed SchierbeekJANE MACPHERSONProfession:PhysicianEducation:Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs CollegeHobbies:Travel, golf, scienceMentor:Jerrie GibbsTIMOTHY PENNINGSProfession:Professor, Department ChairEducation:University of North Dakota, Iowa State UniversityHobbies:Choral singing, guitar, pickleball, kayaking, biking, weight lifting, readingMentor:Paul HeusinkveldMARY VANDERKOOYProfession:LibrarianEducation:Calvin College, Kent State UniversityHobbies:Reading, quiltingMentor:Robin Williams-VoigtMARY VANKEProfession:Nurse, Director of Nursing, Care ManagementEducation:Mercy School of NursingHobbies:Sketching, biking, snow shoeing, ice skating, hiking, student of healing touchMentor:Kathy TorreyGLORIA VELTMANProfession:Emergency Services, Law Enforcement, Book SellerEducation:Lake Michigan College, Davenport CollegeHobbies:Reading, poetry writing, gardening, knitting, crocheting, photographyMentor:Sue CouchPage 4 of 9
SUSAN WOLFProfession:Social WorkEducation:Ball State University, University of Illinois, ChicagoHobbies:Baking, cooking, entertaining, snow shoeing, biking, readingMentor:Sharon CurtinCURRICULUMHelen Klein, Curriculum Chairkleinh@gvsu.edu 616.738.6090 (home) 616.402.9954 (cell)This portion of the newsletter is the first official duty I am performing as your new Curriculum Committeechairperson. As such, I would like to take this brief paragraph to thank the HASP Board of Directors forapproving my appointment to this important position. I am truly honored. I would also like to thankSharon Arendshorst, who has taken great pains to bring me up to speed and who has, over the lastseveral years, streamlined and formalized the curriculum process, making it much easier for me, oranyone, to take on this role. Finally, many thanks to Carol Crawford who encouraged me to work oncurriculum in the first place, and Larry Lynn, Chair of the Social Sciences Curriculum Subcommittee,whose leadership has reinforced the process for me and kept it moving along efficiently.HASP summer classes for 2022 are underway! I do hope that you have had a chance to examine oursummer catalog as it offers a plethora of interesting courses covering topics as diverse as beekeeping,automatic transmissions, and the Ox-Bow School of Art. As in the past, courses are being offered in avariety of modalities; 26 of 31 courses have in-person components while 20 of them can be attendedremotely. For those of you who have not enrolled, there is still time to register for July and Augustcourses.Although summer may seem like a time to relax, behind the scenes our subcommittees are busilyworking on Fall 2022 courses. There will likely be a lineup of over 100 sessions. Stay tuned!One issue our President and my predecessor, Sharon Arendshorst, has stressed in the past is courseattendance. I will continue to stress this myself and will be saying more about it in the future. For now,please show up for classes in which you have enrolled. This is not only good for you and your mind, butit makes those classes more lively and interesting, honors the efforts of the coordinator and presenter,and, in very subtle ways, ensures the vitality of the entire HASP organization. All constituents, students,coordinators, and presenters are positively impacted by your attendance. And if you can’t attend, pleasenotify the HASP office (hasp@hope.edu) to allow wait-listed members the opportunity to attend.2022 - 2023 CURRICULUM SUBCOMMITTEE LEADERSHIPFine Arts: Sarah Briggs (sarahbriggs969@gmail.com) and Lynne Williams (d.lwilliams@sbcglobal.net)Humanities: Tom Arendshorst (trshorts@gmail.com)Science, Medicine, and Technology (SMT): Susan Couch (couch.sm@gmail.com)Social Sciences: Larry Lynn (oldrun09@gmail.com)Page 5 of 9
HASP SMALL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)Small Interest Groups (SIGs) are member-initiated and group-directed. In a large organization such asHASP, they provide opportunities for our members to meet each other to learn, explore, and experienceactivities of a common interest. Contact the SIG leaders below for more information or to join.HASP GARDENERS: Susan Miller (semiller976@hotmail.com)HASP HIKERS: Rick Bosch (rjbppstl@aol.com)HASP LIBRARIANS: Terri Holden (holdthr@comcast.net)HASP WRITERS: Steve O’Connor (oconnor80@gmail.com)SERVICEGloria Goodwin, Service Chairgagoodwi@yahoo.com 845.546.6545Thank you all for your service - through HASP and through the quiet ways you offer support and care toothers. Looking for a new opportunity to get involved? Join our HASP Office volunteer team!Front Desk Volunteers work 2-hour shifts as office greeters and are asked to support the ProfessionalStaff with administrative work, program preparation, and phone reception. Options are now availablethrough the end of the summer term. Contact Ian MacNeil (macneil@hope.edu) to sign up.Course Technicians help support our virtual and hybrid course offerings. They are responsible forhosting Zoom meetings, monitoring the presenter camera and screen, and recording sessions for lateruploading to our YouTube channel. Course technicians receive free admission to the sessions theysupport. We guarantee, the system is much easier than you may think! Contact Ian MacNeil(macneil@hope.edu) to start the training process and support the HASP Virtual Classroom.COMMUNICATIONSRalph Fairbanks, Communications Chairrfairban@prodigy.net 616.786.4664The Communications Committee is making plans for the upcoming year and is setting a direction toensure that members receive information and updates in a timely and accurate way. After a two-yearhiatus with no one leading this committee, there exists an opportunity to start fresh and rethink the bestways to communicate with our members. Look for more information on these plans in future monthlynewsletters. The 2022 HASP Review was just released, and we hope you find it enjoyable reading andseeing what some of our members have written, drawn, photographed, and painted. You are invited tomake your own contribution in next year’s edition. With over 700 members, wouldn't it be nice to get justone story or piece of artwork from each member? That would make the Review voluminous! Pleaseshare your contributions with the HASP Office for inclusion in next year's publication.Remember to practice your ABCs: Be Accurate, Bold, and Concise when communicating!Page 6 of 9
SPECIAL EVENTSAlyce Doss, Special Events Chairagdossdesigns@gmail.com 616.403.4325UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTSTHURSDAY, AUGUST 11 2:00pm - 8:45pm 40.00Drink Up!Fenn Valley Vineyard - Fennville, MichiganWine tasting with a hint of live music! Begin the afternoon with wine tasting that includes a brandedglass to keep, wine samples, and a 10-coupon toward the purchase of your favorite bottle. Then, relaxand enjoy a boxed meal and/or purchase snacks while taking in live, outdoor music courtesy of MikeStruwin and St. Joe Jack. Be sure to bring a comfortable lawn chair or blanket. An optional outdoorwagon tour of the vineyard may be available for an additional fee.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 7:30am - 9:30pm 85.00Take Me Out to the Tigers Ball Game!Comerica Park - Detroit, MichiganBuy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks as the Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners in a matinee matchupat Comerica Park! The day trip includes transportation via a Hope College climate-controlled bus withrestroom, and service of coffee and sweet rolls on the way. Seats requested are lower box pendingticket confirmation. Lunch and dinner are not included in the special event price, but we will stop fordinner at the Twelve Oaks Mall Food Court in Novi, Michigan after the game.DIRECTOR’S MESSAGEIan MacNeil, Directormacneil@hope.edu 616.395.6250It is hard to believe July 1 already marks my one-month anniversary with HASP. The days and weekshave flown by, but that just means we are having fun!Here are some highlights from the last month: Golfing alongside Sharon Arendshorst, Brad Bright, and Scott Travis in the Bob DeYoung HopeClassic Golf Outing Formerly introducing myself at the Annual Business Meeting Launching the Summer 2022 term featuring a variety of courses available in-person, virtually, in ahybrid format, and offsite Attending the June 2022 Board of Directors meeting to celebrate our retiring Board members andwelcome our newly elected leadership Hosting the inaugural HASPY Hour event Meeting and working with our dedicated team of front desk volunteers Witnessing the true wonder of a Fred Johnson classPage 7 of 9
I cannot describe this past month as anything other than a blessing. I wake up every morning excitedand enthusiastic for another day at the HASP Office because I am starting to witness the true joy eachof you bring to this program. I look forward to more fun together as we become partners in learning.READS AND SCREENSMy hobbies include reading and watching movies, so I plan to use the monthly newsletter to share whatcontent I am currently consuming in the hope that the next time you see me, you can share your ownrecent “Reads and Screens”.Current Read: How High We Go In the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu (2022)Current Screen: Parallel Mothers directed by Pedro Almodóvar (2021) Available at your local library.IT’S TIME FOR HASPY HOUR!It's summertime in Holland: the sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and we want to see you! Join us atthe HASP Office to reconnect with friends, ask a question of the HASP Professional Staff, exploresummer courses, share summer plans, drink some lemonade, and look forward to a new year at HASP.GOODBYE AND THANK YOU TO TRISHA CABANAAfter joining us in March 2022 as Office and Project Manager, Trisha Cabana officially departed HASPon June 29. In her time at HASP, Trisha provided exceptional administrative support and continuitythrough a challenging period of staff transition, membership renewal, and Summer 2022 courseenrollment. She was an upbeat presence in the HASP Office, and we are grateful for her diligent workassisting our Special Events and Membership Committees. Trisha loved working with all of you anddeparted with our deepest gratitude and best wishes for her next adventure!PROFESSIONAL STAFF OPEN POSITIONSFollowing approval from the Board of Directors granted on June 21, I am working with Scott Travis,Executive Director of Alumni Engagement at Hope College, and the Executive Committee to review ourexisting professional staffing needs, revise open job postings, and explore budgetary opportunities.We remain committed to our mission of providing peer-led, lifelong learning in retirement. Your patienceis appreciated as Professional Staff resources will be limited in the coming weeks as we conduct anofficial candidate search. Please stay tuned to HASP Constant Contact communications for moredetailed information.Page 8 of 9
If you or someone you know may be interested in joining the HASP Professional Staff in a part-timecapacity, please direct them to www.hope.edu/jobs for more information, or connect them with me viaemail at macneil@hope.edu.As we embark on another period of transition for HASP, I ask that we remember the words of PresidentJohn Adams, so appropriately shared by Scott Travis at our Annual Business Meeting last month: “Everyproblem is an opportunity in disguise.” I am so proud to serve you as HASP Director, and I promise tocontinue my daily excitement and enthusiasm for the future of our program remembering that we are ledby a strong, dedicated, and skilled Board of Directors. I still look forward to meeting all of you in thecoming weeks and months. I encourage you to contact me via email, phone, or in-person with anyquestions, or just to share your current “Reads and Screens”.Take care,HASP SUMMER OFFICE HOURSMONDAY THURSDAY, 9:00am 3:00pmNOW through Labor DayCLOSED FRIDAYS, Independence Day (July 4), and Labor Day (September 5)Page 9 of 9
UPCOMING MONTHLY PROGRAMS Tuesday, August 2, 2022, "Exploring Ottawa County Parks" presented by JASON D. SHAMBLIN, . Education: Northern Illinois University, Grand Valley State University Hobbies: Biking, hiking, reading, travel, spending time with family . Masters in Business and Organizational Designs Hobbies: Hiking, gardening .
