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BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2013–2014 Marilyn Boss, Chairwoman marilyn.l.boss@marsh.com Kip Spencer, Chairman Elect kip.spencer@mortenson.com Beth Wojick, Vice Chairwoman bwojick@sowa.org John Myer, Treasurer johnmyer@comcast.net Letter from the Chairwoman Marilyn Boss, Chairwoman of the Board of Governors / marilyn.l.boss@marsh.com Joseph Velling, Secretary joseph_velling@msn.com Jeffrey Atkin, Immediate Past Chairman atkin@kkra.com RESIDENT John Buller Carese Busby Grace Chien Lynn Dissinger Roberta Goodnow Christine Kelly Michael McQuaid Tina Pappas Jessica Pearlman John Platt Paul Ravetta Robert Rupp Norm Seabrooks Doug Seto Chris Sheeks Brad Thoreson Thomas Turnure Amy Vithayathil-Sydow Tim Wang Bart Wilson Frank Yon Roger Young Tammy Young NON-RESIDENT BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2013–2016 Forrest Aldrich, NW Washington Tom Anderson, E Washington William Bump, California William Burg, Montana Arthur C. Campbell, NE Washington Peter Carpenter, New York Peter Goldsmith, Oregon Jeff Hogan, Central Washington Thomas F. Kenney, NW Washington Robin Sahnow, Alaska Richard L. Small, SE Washington PROGRAM BOARD 2013–14 Frank Yon, Chair Courtney Meyer, Vice Chair Vicki O'Briant, Secretary Pam Nord, Immediate Past Chair Chris Barone Tara Binge Angelica Buri Dean Fasnacht Maria Finlayson Laurie Flynn Nanette Nelson Ron Robin Annie Schulz Errol Scott Marge Thorgrimson Vanessa Volkman 4 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | OCTOBER 2013 Wellness and the WAC I n this issue of WAC Magazine, you'll see a focus on "wellness." For many of us, wellness is the word we now use to describe how we care for ourselves. Rather than discuss our "workout routine," we talk about our "wellness program." As a concept, wellness provokes interesting discussions. It also implies more than just being healthy. Taking care of ourselves is no longer just about getting our annual physicals. Most of us grew up being told to eat our vegetables because they made us strong. Our parents wanted us to be healthy, so they fed us balanced meals and had us get eight hours of sleep every night. If we did these things, we were considered healthy. Times have changed. When I joined the WAC 13 years ago, I just wanted to work out. At the time, the Club had no formal wellness program. I recall when President Emeritus Jim Johnson first discussed the concept. Admittedly, I was a skeptic. How was the WAC going to focus on my overall well-being? That would mean the Club would need to support my personal goals of improving the environment; eating healthy food; getting regular exercise; and balancing my career, family, relationships, and spiritual awareness. All this from the WAC? Well, years later the WAC has indeed created a wonderful selection of offerings to support our individual wellness goals. Nutritionist Shana Hopkins has helped many members improve their daily food choices. Wellness Manager Tamela Thomas has guided members to resources that have helped them quit smoking or lose unwanted pounds. Physical therapist Stuart Eivers has given members back the mobility they thought they'd lost forever. The list goes on and includes nontraditional offerings such as acupuncture, metabolic testing, and naturopathic medicine. Our wellness program is a reflection of members' needs. It's also an indication of how the WAC represents so much more than an athletic club. To find out more about our wellness program, see this month's feature package on page 24 and visit our annual Health & Wellness Fair on Monday, October 28, in the Noble Room. Guests are welcome, and the breadth of our wellness services will be on display. Best,