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32 WAC Magazine | wac.net FEBRUARY MARCH JANUARY DECEMBER Renovations bring a turf hallway to the 5th Floor Men's Fitness area and new flooring to the weight room. Jubilee kicks off the WAC's 88th year! Member Phil Greely wins the Jubilee Grand Prize—a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250. New carpet and lighting updates come to the Johnson Lobby Lounge and Voogd Library. The Club Managers Association of America names the WAC's wine program as a recipient of its Award of Distinction. The Morris Trophy awards ceremony, honoring the Pac-12's best two linemen, fills the Crystal Ballroom. Defensive lineman Vita Vea of Washington and offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby of Oregon win. The Club's annual Friends & Family event welcomes 299 new members. P H OTO S I N T I M E L I N E BY: J O H N B A N G , DAV E E S T E P, E M I L I O H U E R TA S , YO S E F C H A I M K A L I N KO , A N I TA N OWAC K A , JA S O N R E D M O N D, L U K E R UTA N , DAV I D RY D E R , A N D L I N D S E Y WA S S O N The Stanley Cup visits the WAC, attracting a long line of hockey enthusiasts. The WAC hosts collegiate boxers from around the nation for two sold-out nights of boxing at The Main Event. The WAC welcomes the Seattle Seawolves—the Emerald City's first pro rugby team—as members and serves as the team's athletic club. Olympic silver-medalist Emily Silver begins as WAC swim coach. Members and their guests honor legendary founding families of Washington wine at the 12th annual Winemaker Dinner. The WAC hosts five West Coast clubs for the 2018 Pacific Coast Athletic Clubs basketball tournament, winning the Open and A division titles. The Women of the WAC spend an evening with Seattle Storm President & General Manager Alisha Valavanis, who speaks about the intersection of sports and social activism. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MEMBERSHIP CONNECTION 2017–2018 executive report