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26 48 CONTENTS 16 WA S H I N G TO N AT H L E T I C C LU B M AGA Z I N E SEPTEMBER 2013 / Volume 32, Number 9 Strength in Numbers How joining a group can lead to infinite connections COLUMNS 4 5 32 42 52 56 60 62 6 8 10 Letter from the Chairwoman Letter from the President & CEO DIRECTORIES Club Programs 12 14 Athletic Programs Fall Athletic Schedule Wellness Programs Spa Treatments 16 18 WAConnect: Member-to-Member Business Directory 62 63 DEPARTMENTS In Memoriam Classifieds 20 22 24 48 Cover: WAC members connect in and out of the Clubhouse. Above: Members of the Hiking Club hit the trail. Photography by Luke Rutan 66 BUZZ: The skinny around the Club Reciprocal Club Dine with diplomats WAC Listens We're looking forward to your feedback A la Carte Our Catering team thrives on making your special events shine Board of Governors A warm WAC welcome to the 2013–2016 officers Seafair Triathlon Snapshots from the triathlon Member to Member Community leaders come together at the WAC Getting Fit Weight lift without fear Nutrition Do your supplements work for you? Wellness Why joining a group could save your life Meet the Athlete Speeding down the slopes PostScript Glassblowing and Putt-Putt Golf at r i g h t, f r o m t o p : c o u r t e s y o f u n i v e r s i t y o f c o l o r a d o , l u k e r u ta n ( 2 ) 26 FEATURE 20