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12 WAC Magazine | wac.net first take friends & family / member leaders WAC President & CEO Chuck Nelson is the newest member of the Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board. Chuck's position on the board began January 1, 2021. e forum organizes and oversees the biennial Platinum Club of America Awards. e WAC J O H N B A N G Chuck Nelson joins Club advisory board We're bumping back our annual Friends & Family event! Friends & Family 2021: "Welcome Back" is now set for this coming spring. During the event, WAC members may refer new Club members at our best entry rates of the year. Plus, you'll receive WAC Rewards dollars for each new member you refer. But don't wait! If you know someone who's interested in WAC membership, email membershipinfo@wac.net and we'd be happy to show them around the Club. It's never too early for a tour, and we now offer virtual tours, as well! Friends & Family is also the best time to become a Membership All-Star. All WAC members who sponsor three or more new members by the end of July will join our All-Star ranks, earn $500 WACash, and be entered in a drawing for free WAC parking for a year. Here's to a wonderful 2021! Friends & Family now set for spring wac.net/friends-family • wac.net/all-stars recently won its 10th consecutive 5 Star Platinum award. Other newly elected board members include Neil Rooney from e Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto, and Steve Cenicola from e Vintage Club in Indian Wells, California. e board consists of 16 members internationally. "It's an honor to join such a prestigious board," Chuck says. "But it's really a sign of respect and admiration for the WAC overall. e advisory board includes an impressive group of club managers from the best clubs in the world. e WAC is rightfully included in that list." Meet your member leaders Meet some of the members helping lead the WAC. e Club's leadership structure includes the Executive Committee and six department committees as well as the Program Board and five event planning committees. is year, with COVID-19 social distancing in effect, we asked committee members to submit photos in lieu of the group photos we normally take. Meet these member leaders and learn more about volunteering on a committee yourself. wac.net/member-leaders-2021 The two best linemen in Pac-12 college football will be honored in a virtual ceremony this month. The 41st Morris Trophy presentation will take place at noon on Thursday, January 21. Last year's winners were Utah defensive end Bradlee Anae and Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell. Anae was later drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, and Sewell is expected to be one of the top picks in the 2021 NFL draft. WAC members and their guests are invited to watch the virtual awards presentation. Details will be posted online at wac.net/ morris-trophy. Morris Trophy goes virtual