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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2020 11 Wish the WAC a happy anniversary! On Wednesday, December 16, the WAC will officially have taken 90 trips around the sun! In honor of this historic achieve- ment, the WAC's Club Programs team is hard at work planning a fabulous take- home celebration unlike anything we've ever done. With 90 years of experience, we know Congratulations, WAC members and team members! e Wash- ington Athletic Club received its 10th consecutive 5 Star Platinum Club of America award this past October. e award recognizes the top private clubs in the country. e WAC was No. 5 on the list of private athletic clubs. "We have so many great people here doing great work, and this J O H N G R A N E N first take anniversary party / platinum award We're turning 90! It's time to party —virtually WAC again named among the very best private clubs in America A 5 Star Platinum Club how to party! (Yes, even virtually!) We're planning a gourmet meal featuring some of the Club's most beloved dishes, great wines, a celebratory champagne toast, and virtual entertainment! In fact, we're so excited for the occasion that even the pickup process will be a mini-party! ink music, special displays of WAC artifacts and pictures, and photo opportunities— all with a lovely glass of bubbly and appropriate social distancing, of course! Members are truly the lifeblood and heartbeat of the WAC community. Your spirit and support create the culture that makes the WAC Seattle's premier private club. is year's party won't replace Jubilee—nothing ever could—but we're not going to let our 90th anniversary pass without a celebration. So join us for a virtual party the likes of which we've never seen. Although we can't come together, we can still give the WAC an anniversary for the ages! tribute goes to all of the WAC team members, management, and wonderful member leaders and members who believe in what the WAC is all about," WAC President & CEO Chuck Nelson says. "is year, with the pandemic and our temporary closure, it's even more of an honor. It's a huge point of pride." e Platinum Club of America rankings are the most respected listing in the private club industry. e awards are voted on by over 3,000 club general managers and presidents. e awards are given out biennially. e WAC has earned 5 Star Platinum status at every occurrence since the award's inception in 1997. "e competition gets fiercer all the time," Chuck says. "To stay at the top of the list for 23 years is really a testament to this great Club." Platinum Clubs are judged based on their amenities and facilities, staff and service, quality of membership, governance, fiscal management, and overall experience. From its earliest days, the WAC has been recognized for providing one of the best private club experiences in the country. e Club maintains its commitment to enriching members' quality of life, supporting amateur athletic achievement, and preserving its historic Clubhouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Jubilee update It goes without saying, but this year's Jubilee has been can- celed due to COVID-19. We're already looking forward to next year's event. Until then, join us for a virtual celebration of our 90th anniversary. The Club Programs team at the WAC has planned numerous virtual events this holiday season, many of which include take-home components available for pickup at the Club. Check out event descriptions online at wac.net/cp-events. J O H N B A N G wac.net/celebrate-90 wac.net/celebrate-90