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Written by Madelyn Reese and Mae Jacobson A N I TA N O WA C K A A ndrew Jacob moved to Seattle in 2011. Shortly afterward, a friend introduced him to the WAC. It was exactly what Andrew needed after relocating from Ohio. As a former competitive skier and current golfer and ice hockey player, Andrew values the WAC for its fitness offerings. To compete on the green and the ice, Andrew works out three times a week. "I use the Club primarily to work out and keep up my general health and fitness," he says. "I also definitely find myself in Hagerty's, often having drinks or entertaining friends." Andrew works in digital media for the technology startup PushSpring, based in the Fremont neighborhood. After a long day of work, he often decompresses at the WAC. He considers the Club an integral part of his life, calling it his "home away from home." Andrew also takes advantage of the Club's vast networking opportunities. "I've met so many good friends through the WAC," he says. "There's a certain camaraderie. I also enjoy Club events, especially Jubilee and The Main Event." Andrew brings guests to The Main Event every year, using it as a recruiting tool for those he thinks would make great WAC members. "I bring new members to the Club because I value fun, interesting and passionate people," he says. "It always helps to invite people to The Main Event. They love it!" 16 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2016 They also grow the Club and ensure our continued status as one of the nation's premier city athletic clubs. Our Membership All-Star program honors those members who serve as primary sponsor for three or more new WAC members in a given year. The 2016–2017 membership year runs through July 31, 2017. MEMBERSHIP A L L -S T AR MEMBERS MAKE THE WAC! Andrew Jacob WAC Membership All-Star, 2015 FITNESS AND FUN THIS ALL-STAR STAYS IN SHAPE AND SOCIALIZES AT THE CLUB Includes Membership All-Stars as of press time. The 2016 Membership All-Star drawing to win a one-year reserved parking spot in the WAC Garage will take place in September. CELEBRATING OUR 2016 MEMBERSHIP ALL-STARS: Brad Tupper, Barton Housman, Libby Zinke, Miles Craigwell, Jill Scheuermann, Joan Hemphill, Kevin Vaughn, Dail Bodziony, Landry Christofferson, Kris Gjylameti, Nick King, Rose Mitchell, Penton Mott, Paige Prill, Jeremy Vermilyea, Phil Abbess, Benjamin Kinch.