FEATURES
22 Executive Report
A look back at 2015–2016
and forward at the year ahead
34 A Well-Traveled Leader
Paul Ravetta brings Midwestern
roots and extensive experience to
Chairman role
COLUMNS
4 Letter from the Chairman
5 Letter from the President & CEO
DIRECTORIES
40 Club Programs
52 Athletic Programs
64 Fall Athletic Schedule
68 Wellness Programs
72 Spa Treatments
74 WAConnect
75 In Memoriam
76 Classifieds
DEPARTMENTS
6 BUZZ: The skinny around the Club
12 Dining Guide
Uli's famous sausage,
Oktoberfest, and holiday plans
14 Reciprocal Club
Fall into Columbus
16 Membership All-Star
Meet Andrew Jacob
18 Members in Motion
Celebrating member achievements
20 Teamworks
Team member awards
30 Getting Fit
Raise your game with
targeted training
32 Wellness
The growing gluten problem
56 Meet the Athlete
Volleyball player
Alanna McDonald
78 PostScript
9th Annual Scavenger Hunt
on Lake Union
W A S H I N G T O N A T H L E T I C C L U B M A G A Z I N E
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Cover: Chairman Paul Ravetta
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