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Letter from the Program Board Chair By Pam Nord, Program Board Chair 2012–2013 New year means new fun WAC events and committees deliver something for everyone a s I look back on my year as Chair of the Program scavenger hunt on Lake Union, pizza class at Tom Board, I realize what a wonderful journey this has Douglas' Serious Pie, Winemaker Dinners, and, of been. The WAC has been a big part of my family's course, Jubilee. life and a place where we have met lifelong friends. When As I prepare to step aside as Chair of the Program I moved to Seattle from Chicago in 1991, I knew very few Board, I want to thank members of the Program Board for people here. Most of those I did know were people a fantastic year. You not only challenged yourselves but also I worked with—until I met my husband, Stu, who was a your committees to stay fresh and relevant—and to keep WAC member. members coming back for more. Our events come to life Stu was very active at the Club, on the fitness and and are executed by the incredible WAC Club Programs social sides, and also had served on team, led by Vice President Melissa committees. Attending WAC events Borders and her team: Senior Event became a regular part of our social Manager Robert Laurent and Event lives, and so my relationship with the Coordinators Mary Ellen Jilek and WAC began. Cheryl Simmons. In the next few years, our family Congratulations to our 2013–14 expanded and so did our use of the Program Board officers: Chairman Club. Before I knew it I had joined Frank Yon, Vice Chair Courtney the Family Activities Committee. I've Meyer, and Secretary Vicki O'Briant. been active on committees ever since. I look forward to supporting you as Attending WAC events is wonderful, Immediate Past Chair. and creating and participating in Finally, thanks to all WAC planning Club events is truly a members for helping us toward rewarding experience. Seeing kids our goal of increasing participation and their parents light up as they in Club events. By the end of this walk into the Mother Daughter Tea fiscal year, we expect to reach our or the Father Son Banquet—or any goal of more than 300 events with a of the almost monthly family events participation of more than 13,000. Clockwise from top left: Jubilee, Fatherwe host—is such a thrill. The joy of I invite you to join one of our Daughter Banquet, WAC Link, and Halloween getting to know other families is part event-planning committees: Arts & Spooktacular. of what makes the Club a special Entertainment, Family Activities, In place for so many of us. the Know, Northwest Discovery, and 20s/30s. Look for What I love most about the Club is how it provides our committee invitation in the June/July issue of WAC something for everyone. A few of our family's favorites Magazine and submit your request by July 1. include basketball with Donald Watts, the annual I hope to see more of you this coming year! MAY 2013 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 15