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36 WAC Magazine | wac.net 1980s & 1990s The 1980s and '90s brought a new wave of firsts for the WAC. In 1984, Elaine Harfst became the first woman elected to the Board of Governors. The first issue of WAC Magazine hit homes in 1985. Torchy's and Hagerty's restaurants served their first guests in 1988. The WAC Garage opened in 1989— a far cry from the original two dozen spots located below the lobby level of the Clubhouse. The 1980s also brought computerization to the Club. A June 1985 article touts a new Hewlett-Packard system for ordering foodstuffs. Member leadership roles also changed with the times. The establishment of the Program Board broadened the scope of social event planning and involved more men, a boon for women who were busy participat- ing in the workforce like never before. Boxers and spectators flocked to the inaugural Main Event in 1996. And in 1997, the Blue Angels began their annu- al stopover at the WAC during Seafair. M O D E R N I Z A T I O N A N D A M I L L E N N I U M In 1999, Marilyn Dunn became the first female Chairman of the WAC Board of Governors. That same year, Seattle drew international media coverage during the WTO Ministerial Conference, during which United Nations Secre- tary-General Kofi Annan spoke at the WAC. Like much of the nation, the WAC experienced economic expansion and welcomed new technology in the years preceding the turn of millennium. To usher in the 2000s, a time capsule was unveiled at the 1999 Jubilee and sealed at that year's aptly named "Zero Hour" New Year's Eve party. Containing historic messages and mementos, the time capsule is slated for opening on the WAC's 100th anniversary! Marilyn Dunn Kofi Annan