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36 WAC Magazine | wac.net "My favorite part of working at the WAC is our community of support," Patrick says. "When people from all departments come together to execute a project it's phenomenal. I feel very blessed." Others being honored included 35-year team members Robert Laurent of Club Programs and banquet server Danny Meulbroek, as well as 25-year team member Eddie omas, also a banquet server. Personal trainer Scott Spraggins and Torchy's server Daniel Lozano were each honored for their 20 years of service. Also honored were: Tessie Lontoc (Athletics, 15 years), Adrian Lupastean (Athletics, 15 years), Mykhaylo Lesh- chyshyn (Food & Beverage, 15 years), Gary Moravec (Food & Beverage, 15 years), Paul Lowber (CFO, 15 years), Yukie Reed (Athletics, 10 years), Allan Bustos (Food & Beverage, 10 years), Kandis Asplund (Food & Beverage, 10 years), Anthony Rezac (Food & Bever- age, 10 years), Mary Ellen Jilek (Club Programs, 10 years), Lourdes Lopez (Housekeeping, 10 years), Wendall Smith (Vice President Human Resourc- es, 10 years), Erin Danner (Marketing, 10 years), Max Reich (Membership, 10 years), and Douglas Sherman (Opera- tions, 10 years). Celebrating five years at the WAC WAC team members rocked and rolled all the way back to the 1950s at this year's Grease-themed Team Member Awards Banquet, held in late February in the Crystal Ballroom. e evening of dinner, dancing, and appreciation included the announcement of Banquet Manager Patrick Van Stavern as 2018 Team Member of the Year. Patrick, who was recently promoted from Assistant Banquet Manager, won the award based on a vote of his peers. were Athletics' Matthew Queen, Liberty Esmile, and Rose Bernardo; Food & Bev- erage's Peter Christian (Vice President), Lori-Ann Masaki, Jared Johnston, and Donna Holgerson; the WAC Garage's Yo- sef Bekure; Housekeeping's Sonam Ta- mang and Budha Gajamer; the Inn at the WAC's Jordan Kinder; IT's Austin Kwak; Marketing's Mae Jacobson; the Spa at the WAC's Lucy Tran and Angie Nguyen; and WeeWACs' Erin Fernandini. e WAC is proud to celebrate all of these hardworking individuals. club life Celebrating the WAC team Annual banquet honors team member service Winter Manager of the Quarter Kamil Turczanski | Inn at the WAC General Manager Kamil Turczanski began his career at the Inn at the WAC in 2006 as the Inn's Front Desk Manager. After completing an MBA and taking a yearlong hiatus from the WAC, Kamil returned to the Club in 2014 as Director of Hotel Operations. Just three years later, he was promoted to his current position of Inn General Manager. "Kamil is never satisfied with the status quo," CFO Paul Lowber says. "He is always looking for new opportunities for his team and seeks to always be growing as a leader." Kamil says he thrives in this always-changing environment. "The WAC gives me the opportunity to redefine myself every day," he says. "I find that personally and professionally enriching, and I am proud to be part of this organization." teamworks Team Member of the Year Patrick Van Stavern. WAC employees got into the "Grease" spirit and enjoyed an evening with co-workers at the annual Team Member Awards Banquet.