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Corporate Wellness Program | Meet the members | Team member awards | Event photos Corporate Wellness Program Meet the members Team member awards Event photos 30 WAC Magazine | wac.net Club Life When member Matt Van Beek was a college intern in downtown Seattle, he would look at the Washington Athletic Club and dream of one day becoming a member. In 2009, Matt joined the Club. Now, as managing director of MC.NW Wealth, he's giving his team members the same opportunity. A benefit for the whole team All 15 of Matt's team members hold WAC memberships through the Club's Corporate Wellness Program. Count family and the total comes to 20. e program offers discounted memberships to companies and organizations that provide wellness benefits or stipends to their team members. Members receive a discount on Club entry fees, which—along with monthly dues—can be financed by the company, by the employee, or a combination of both. In return, team members can access everything the Club offers. At MC.NW Wealth, the firm covers the entry fee for everyone. Matt sees it as a small price to pay for what his team and his firm get back. "Our team skews young, and a lot are full-time users of the fitness facilities," he says. Matt feels a sense of pride when he sees his team meeting for a morning workout and playing in the basketball league. "I just love seeing their engagement. Building cohorts outside of work means a lot to me." Beyond fitness Brian Petersdorf and the Seattle office of Baird Wealth Management recently moved into office space at Two Union Wellness & work Corporate Wellness Program brings teams together By Sheila Cain E M I L I O H U E R TA S ( 3 ) Square, just across the street from the Club. Brian's employees expressed interest in the WAC, so he set up a tour, then signed his team up for the Corporate Wellness Program. Six employees have since joined. Brian's team has been taking full advantage of the WAC's facilities. Many swim laps in the pool, some do Pilates, and the group recently hosted a retirement party at the WAC for one of