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Read this issue’s letters from the Chairman and President & CEO 6 WAC Magazine | wac.net from the Chairman and President & CEO Letters BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020–2021 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT BOARD OF GOVERNORS PROGRAM BOARD 2020–2021 Hillary Brooks Lila Hughes Brianna McDonald Garrett Nelson Mick Newell Nanette Nelson Ashley Rossman Cheryl Steele Rich orvilson Edward Ventura John Weingartz Gregg Blodgett, Chairman gblodgett@wac.net Jason Hamilton, Chairman Elect hamilton.jasond@gmail.com Jennifer Porto, Vice Chairwoman jenniferporto@hotmail.com Maria Finlayson, Treasurer mariafinlayson@yahoo.com Jeff Lounsberry, Secretary jeff@mwladvisory.com Rose Mitchell, Immediate Past Chairwoman rose_bowl_@yahoo.com Shoko Biwaki Dail Bodziony Dave Carlson Landry Christofferson Kim Connell Miles Craigwell Brian Hayden Andres Hernandez Laura Inveen Duane King Nick King Lindsay Lundberg Lisa Noji omas Osmon Amy Pieper Marilyn Sherron James Williams Arnie Willig Liz Wilson Tom Wolfe Roger Wylie Jon Zetlmaier In memoriam: Ron Couden Forrest Aldrich Tom Anderson Tom Campbell Amy Esary Tracy Garrett Peter Goldsmith Mark Harriman Jeff Hogan Andrew Naugle Richard Small Robert Wallace Landry Christofferson, Chair Mendy Droke, Vice Chair Getting back to the Club As I write this letter, summer has turned to autumn. Usually, this is a time of year when the pace quickens in downtown as people return to the bustle of the city aer a summer of other pleasures. is year, we're not quite sure what to expect. Surveys show that people are excited to travel, and activity is picking up at airlines and hotels. e WAC is open and offering most services, from hotel stays and dining to fitness and athletics as well as spa and wellness services. But everything still feels a lot different. Indoor dining rules require seating and capacity limits; fitness areas, group classes, the gym and pool have their own set of rules; and many WAC events are taking place in a virtual or hybrid format. I recently returned from a morning shootaround in the WAC gym with a couple of my senior basketball buddies. I've also played Pickleball, enjoyed a couple of haircuts, visited WAC fitness areas, and had lunch at Hagerty's. e reopening procedures the WAC has instituted make me feel safe. I hope you are also back at the Club enjoying the benefits of your WAC membership and our wonderful facility. Offline, I've played numerous rounds of golf with WAC friends, and our basketball-based book clubs continue to meet regularly, albeit virtually. Like many others, we recently read a book on racial equity that spawned great discussions. A fabulous group of WAC friends, trying to understand what's going on and be a part of the solution. Regretfully, there will be no Jubilee this year. We will, however, celebrate the Club's 90th anniversary (virtually with a "party in a box" for pickup) and enjoy great holiday meals (at Torchy's or for Club pickup). Most importantly, a COVID-19 vaccine appears to be on the horizon, and we can begin to look forward to more of the WAC activities we've all been missing. Gregg Blodgett Chairman of the Board of Governors gblodgett@wac.net