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WAC® MAGAZINE August 2013 Volume 32, Number 8 ISSN 1091-7985 Washington Athletic Club® 1325 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 206.622.7900 / fax 206.464.3058 Letter from the President & CEO Chuck Nelson, President & Chief Executive Officer / cnelson@wac.net Welcome to the new Club year A s we are deep in the wonderful consistency of a Seattle–area summer, the Washington Athletic Club is in a time of transition. Our "Club year" ended July 31, bringing to a close both our fiscal year and the terms of this year's member leaders. It has been a wonderful year on both counts, with the Club finishing ahead of plan financially, and strong leadership from outgoing Chairman Jeff Atkin. His guidance, counsel, and calm but firm nudging has been instrumental in the success of the WAC not only this year but also throughout his many years of service on committees and the Board of Governors. Thank you, Jeff. On August 1, Marilyn Boss assumed the role as Chairwoman of the WAC Board of Governors. Marilyn brings great passion and enthusiasm for all things WAC, and she will provide great energy, insight, and the perspective of a very active member to our work here. The management and leadership of the Club has spent the past few months in intensive, detailed strategic and capital planning, and we are prepared and excited for the year to come. We look forward to implementing what we believe to be a fiscally responsible budget and an operational plan that recognizes our responsibility to be good stewards of the resources of the Club while also strategically preparing it for the future. We are ready to go. One thing that will not change is our ongoing commitment to be a leading institution in our community. The WAC was proud to partner with United Way of King County as it raised $1.2 million via the celebrity All-Star Softball Classic, and we look forward to the Boeing Classic this month. Once again, WAC members can see the world's best senior golfers at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge by simply showing your WAC card at the entry gate. This is such a great time of year in Seattle, and we invite you keep the WAC in mind as you enjoy it. Come sample the new menu items in Torchy's and see the exciting physical improvements to the restaurants. Your Club, one of America's best, is waiting for you. Take advantage of it! www.wac.net / magazine@wac.net 206.464.4631 / fax 206.464.1392 Subscription: $36 / Single copies: $3 Published on the first day of each month Periodicals rate postage paid at Seattle, WA Publisher: Michelle Pinson Editor in Chief/Creative Director: Barbara Schmitt Managing Editor: Darrick Meneken Designer: Kelly Wang Designer: Anna De La Paz Editorial Assistant: Naomi Thalenberg Design Assistant: Annie Gaines For advertising information: David Stolber Advertising & Marketing Sales Varsity Communications, Inc. p 425.412.7070, ext. 113 • f 425.412.7082 david@varsitycommunications.com Executive Staff Chuck Nelson President & Chief Executive Officer cnelson@wac.net Melissa Borders Vice President Club Programs mborders@wac.net Peter Christian Vice President Food & Beverage pchristian@wac.net Bill Cohen Vice President Operations wcohen@wac.net Dawn Dorsett Admin. Systems Manager & Executive Asst. ddorsett@wac.net Paul Lowber Chief Financial Officer plowber@wac.net Wayne Milner Vice President Athletics wmilner@wac.net Michelle Pinson Vice President Membership & Marketing mpinson@wac.net Wendall Smith Vice President Human Resources wsmith@wac.net Washington Athletic Club - Dedicated 1930 Mission To enrich the quality of life of our members Vision To be the premier athletic club in America Values Leadership, Excellence, Integrity, Service and Sensitivity Postmaster Send address changes to: Editor, WAC Magazine, P.O. Box 1709 Seattle, WA 98111-1709 WAC and Washington Athletic Club are registered trademarks of the Washington Athletic Club. AUGUST 2013 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 5

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