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{BUZZ} Jerry Jager and his daughter, Laura, at left. Don Covey and his daughter, Linda, right. Two Father Daughter duos mark banquet anniversaries THIS PAST FEBRUARY, DON COVEY AND HIS DAUGHTER, Linda, attended their 50th consecutive WAC Father Daughter Banquet. When they attended their first, John F. Kennedy was president and The Beatles hadn't yet come to America. "People set their calendars by it," says Vice President Club "It adds to the event for others to see how special it is for them. It means so much for the WAC to have them be there every year." Gain a Fitness Advantage THIS MONTH, CONDITIONING CONTRACT HOLDERS become Fitness Advantage members. To kick off this change, the Athletics department will hold a 60-day Fitness Advantage Challenge. Members will earn a raffle ticket every time they work out in WAC Fitness Areas from April 2–May 31. Bonus tickets also will be awarded. At the end of the challenge, a drawing will be held for a one-year Fitness Advantage membership, valued at $720. For details or to inquire about Fitness Advantage, stop by Coed Fitness on the 4th Floor or contact Erin Danner at edanner@wac.net or 206.622.7900, ext. 4098. 6 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | APRIL 2012 Programs Melissa Borders. "The Father Daughter Banquet is what we talk about when we think about the meaning of a WAC tradition." This year's banquet epitomized tradition as Jerry Jager and his daughter, Laura, also marked their 50th banquet. "I love it," Jerry says. "I used to go to the Father Son Banquet with my dad, and I couldn't wait to have kids." The Coveys, like many, have made Father Daughter a family affair. This year, four generations attended, including Don's two- month-old great-granddaughter, Olive, who won the youngest daughter award. "Getting together as a family is pretty important," Don says. "The athletic club provides us a venue for doing that." Their attendance is important to others, too, Melissa says. APRIL | 2012 EXERCISE OF THE MONTH Boeing Classic: A great chance to experience golf from up close 1 WHETHER YOU'RE A golf fan or not, attending the eighth annual Boeing Classic at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge from August 24–26 will be something you'll never forget. After all, not everyone has a Champions Tour event in their backyard. One of the best ways 2 to enjoy the Boeing Classic—and to get up close and personal with some of the greatest names in golf—is to volunteer. It takes approximately 1,000 volunteers to support this amazing event. To see your options and sign up, visit www. boeingclassic.com. The Boeing Classic is a 3 WAC TRAINER WILL HICKS SHOWS Plank Rows. This exercise builds scapular support and trunk stability, aiding in posture. Note: If you have a wrist injury or weak wrist, do not attempt. 1. Select a set of dumbbells with a flat edge, to prevent rolling or slipping. Assume a plank position with a flat back and straight arms. Align the weights at chest level. 2. While stabilizing your core muscles for balance, pull back on one arm by squeezing and pulling your shoulder blade. 3. Alternate arms. Complete 10–15 repetitions. WAC Community Partner. For much more golf coverage, including information about the WAC Golf Club, see page 26. Puget Sound native Fred Couples and Nick Price have some fun on the course at the 2010 Boeing Classic. LUKE RUTAN LUKE RUTAN (3) PATRICK HAGGERTY