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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 5 WAC ® MAGAZINE November / December 2016 Volume 35, Number 8 ISSN 1091-7985 Washington Athletic Club ® 1325 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 206.622.7900 / fax 206.464.3058 www.wac.net / magazine@wac.net 206.464.4631 / fax 206.464.1392 Subscription: $18 / Single copies: $3 Published bimonthly, plus spring and holiday issues. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle, WA Publisher: Michelle Pinson Editor in Chief/Creative Director: Barbara Schmitt Managing Editor: Darrick Meneken Associate Editor: Mae Jacobson Designers: Lane Caudill, Stephanie Ward For advertising information: Kirk Tourtillotte Advertising & Marketing Sales Varsity Communications, Inc. p 888.367.6420, ext. 114 • f 888.273.1763 kirk@varsitycommunications.com EXECUTIVE STAFF Chuck Nelson President & Chief Executive Officer cnelson@wac.net Paul Lowber Chief Financial Officer plowber@wac.net Wayne Milner Senior Vice President Athletics, Special Projects & Community Partners wmilner@wac.net Bill Cohen Vice President Operations wcohen@wac.net Michelle Pinson Vice President Membership & Marketing mpinson@wac.net Peter Christian Vice President Food & Beverage pchristian@wac.net Melissa Borders Vice President Club Programs mborders@wac.net Wendall Smith Vice President Human Resources wsmith@wac.net WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB - Dedicated 1930 - MISSION To enrich the quality of life of our members VISION To be the premier athletic club in America VALUES Leadership, Excellence, Integrity, Service and Sensitivity POSTMASTER Send address changes to: Editor, WAC Magazine, P.O. Box 1709 Seattle, WA 98111-1709 WAC and Washington Athletic Club are registered trademarks of the Washington Athletic Club. Letter from the President & CEO Chuck Nelson, President & Chief Executive Officer / cnelson@wac.net / @cnhuskies13 F amily, community and memories are things we speak of every day at the Washington Athletic Club. The beautiful Clubhouse and dedicated team are put in place to promote and accommodate and encourage these important values—a second home where members shape lifetime experiences and relationships. As a member of the WAC, you have the Club's commitment to be a part of your family, build your community, and help you create memories. The holiday season is built around the same things. Respecting and appreciating each other and the good things in our lives. Taking the time to be with those who mean the most to us, expressing thanks, and sharing joy. The WAC calendar through the end of the year has multiple opportunities to have a special day. These experiences, put together by our great Club Programs team, range from traditional to new and creative. They include longtime events such as Jubilee and the Mother Son Banquet, newer events such as Whiskey Blending & Tasting and a Starbucks Roastery Tour, classics such as the Holiday Shoppers Teas, and welcome escapes such as the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Continue a family tradition or start a new one! Going all the way to the founding of the WAC, the bylaws and cornerstone include a mission supporting and fostering athletics. Today, the Club has a wonderful partnership with Seattle University athletics, supporting its sports teams and student athletes. December 22 is WAC Night at KeyArena. It's a big night as Seattle University's men's basketball team will be hosting Washington. The WAC has complimentary tickets available for this spectacular rivalry game. Whether you're pulling for the Redhawks or Huskies, come on out! WAC members can see both hometown programs for free! For ticket details, see page 44. It is a great time of year. Make the most of it. Be good to each other and appreciate the good in the world. Thank you for making the WAC a part of your holiday season, Take your time