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MAY / JUNE 2017 9 first take wac partnerships B R I A N F R A N C I S L A N E C A U D I L L Supporting Seattle sports By Mike Gastineau e WAC is proud to announce new partnerships with the Seattle Storm and Seattle Reign FC. "We love partnering with quality organizations and supporting women's athletics," says Wayne Milner, WAC Senior Vice President Athletics, Special Projects & Community Partners. e Reign FC partnership includes free tickets for members to WAC Friends & Family Night on Wednesday, June 28, at Memorial Stadium. WAC members can also sign up for a limited number of free tickets to the Storm's WAC Night Out on Wednes- day, August 16. Members will also receive discounted tickets to all regular season Reign FC and Storm games. Details are available at the concierge desk in the lobby. "e WAC is a well-respected Seattle icon that celebrates sport at all levels." Seattle Reign Vice President of Partnerships Kaylynn Kelley says. "As we continue to elevate the platform of female athletes on the local and national stage, aligning with a historic local institution like the WAC is natural." Nate Silverman, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships with the Storm, says the team's goal with partners is value alignment. "Health and wellness is a big piece of what we promote in the community," he says. "e WAC is the same way, so there was synergy there." Silverman expects the WAC partnership to elevate the Storm's presence in the community. "e WNBA is played at a really pure level," he says. "We create an engaged atmosphere for fans so that when they walk away they think it was really cool and something they want to bring their friends to see." is year, the Storm will also host the WNBA All-Star Game, set for Saturday, July 22. "e game has never been here before and we're excited to show the league and the nation that Seattle is a great sports city," Silverman says. Kelley says the WAC partnership comes with many pluses for Reign FC, as well. "WAC members are passionate, engaged members of the community. We can't think of a better group to align with." Spend summer on the lake Learn to row this summer and enjoy ideal access to Lake Union with a three- month WAC membership at College Club Seattle. WAC members and their families can take advantage of every- thing the College Club offers, including a fantastic lakefront clubhouse, for just $375. e three-month WAC special includes use of kayaks, paddleboards, and rowing shells. A beginners' rowing program for ages 18 and up is also avail- able for an additional $79, or $99 for WAC members who don't sign up for the summer membership. e College Club is located on the northeast shore of Lake Union and holds summertime concerts on its dock as well as other social events. WAC members who opt for summer membership can access the facility from 5 am–9 pm daily. Visit collegeclubseattle.com to learn more or contact Dave Plumb at dave.plumb@ collegeclubseattle.com to sign up. WAC-College Club social Join us from 6–8 pm on Thursday, May 11, at the College Club. Sign up with WAC Senior Vice President Wayne Milner at wmilner@wac.net. u WAC Senior Vice President Athletics, Special Projects & Community Partners Wayne Milner (center) with Nate Silverman of the Storm and Kaylynn Kelley of the Reign FC.