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{BUZZ} Main Event LEO SANTIAGO THE RING SHAKES AS THE FIGHTER FALLS. The crowd shudders. The referee begins his count. If you've never experienced live boxing, we hope you have your tickets to the 17th annual Main Event, set for Saturday, January 25, in the WAC gym. This year's collegiate boxing invitational sold out early as one of the Club's most exciting athletic events continues to grow The Main Event brings live boxing action to a in popularity. packed WAC gym each January. "It's a blast," says Wayne Milner, Senior Vice President Athletics, Special Projects & Community Partners. "Our members have really taken to this event, and it's a great opportunity for collegiate boxers to compete in an intimate setting." About 270 members will enjoy the bouts as well as dinner, cocktails, and entertainment from John Keister, one of Seattle's most popular comedians. The night begins in the Crystal Ballroom and continues to the 8th Floor gym. College fighters from around the country—and the Northwest—participate, and members don tuxedos and gowns for the big night. "This really is an experience you won't find anywhere else in Seattle," Wayne says. "It's a night to remember and an experience you won't forget." DON'T FORGET WAC LISTENS! OUR MEMBER AND guest online survey allows you to give quick feedback about our individual departments or the entire Club. As our Club grows and develops, it's vital that we maintain open communication, especially with our members. To complete the survey, visit waclistens.com. We look forward to hearing your comments! You can complete the survey as often as you like. We hope you'll get in the habit of telling us about your WAC experiences. Memories: 1966 By Dee Sanwick, History Committee Chair CLUB AGENT J.E. Milnes, special agent in charge of the FBI in Seattle, spoke at the Men's Breakfast Club in January. Milnes served as President of the WAC Board of Governors in 1979. FOREIGN AFFAIRS Pulitzer Prize–winning foreign correspondent Eddy Gilmore was a guest speaker at two events at the Club. Gilmore reported for the Associated Press for more than 30 years and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1947. MARVELOUS MODEL Sue Ann Downey, 1965 Miss USA, was a special guest at a swimwear fashion lunch at the Club. Downey had just returned from a worldwide tour with Miss Universe. Other models joined her at the lunch to model swimwear. FASHIONABLE UPDOS The WAC beauty salon began carrying wigs made of 100 percent human hair, and the Club was equipped to clean and style hairpieces for members. LEADING THE WAC L. Russell Noble became General Manager of the WAC, succeeding Kenneth Meisnest. The Club's Noble Room on the lobby level is named after him. 8 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JANUARY 2014 Sommelier's Selection By Sara A. Williams 2005 Quilceda Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington Tasting Notes: Beautiful saturated deep ruby on the rim with opaque purplecolored body. Aromas of smoked black fruits, truffle, black cherry, plum, and cassis waft up to tantalize your nose, followed by nuances of violets and dark chocolate. Classically structured, this remarkable wine has elegance and persistence with a decadent weightless texture. The tannins are exceptionally managed with polished texture that finishes long and pure. Discovery: Some say that Alex Golitzin was destined to make great wine—it runs in the family. Alex is related to Prince Lev Sergervich Golitzin, an acclaimed winemaker in Russia, and is the nephew the legendary André Tchelistcheff of Napa Valley. Founded in 1974 and bonded in 1978, Quilceda Creek produced its first commercial Cabernet in 1979. In 1992, Alex's son Paul joined the team as director of winemaking and has been instrumental in bringing Quilceda Creek to the forefront of the wine world. Quilceda Creek has earned an unprecedented four 100point wines. —Sara A. Williams is a WAC Restaurant Manager and a Level 1 Sommelier. This wine, cellared at the WAC, is available on the Torchy's wine list.