AdMiniSTRATivE
MANAGER’S COLuMN
I
recently picked up a to enjoy. The Indoor Rock Climbing Wall
copy of Life Magazine has become the Rock Gym; MAC Snacks
that grabbed my interest, has become Joe’s; the Whirlpool has become
and I impulsively bought more of a sanctuary; and the beauty bars in the
it. The magazine Women’s Locker Room have added comfort
featured the Wonders of and convenience for our female members.
the World. The seven We have upgraded the women’s subbasement
original wonders are: the locker room, and waterproofed portions of our
Great Pyramid of Khufu, garage so as not to damage cables that support
the Hanging Gardens of the garage. We have built one-wall handball
Babylon, the Colossus
Norm Rich
courts in anticipation and preparation for the
General Manager Norman Rich
GEnERAl MAnAGER
of Rhodes, the Statue World Handball Championships in October.
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Executive Assistant Sara Baker of Zeus at Olympia, the We have added high-definition TVs and
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Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Temple many new pieces of equipment to the Exercise
Chief Financial Officer/AGM Tim Arbogast
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of Artemis at Ephesus and the Pharaohs of and Conditioning Room, and have added
Project Specialist Julie Yocom Alexandria. A newer set of wonders declared computers to the Reading Lounge.
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Controller John Foley
in 2007 include: Christ the Redeemer in Rio We have also tried to be greener by adding
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de Janeiro, the Great Wall of China, Chichen energy-saving lights to tennis courts, and
Security Manager Dennis Wright
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Itza, the Taj Mahal, Petra in Jordan, Machu lighting sensors and water-saving devices
Athletic Director Edward Stoner Picchu in Peru, and the Colosseum in Rome. where possible. Lastly, we have added some
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In more recent times, the wonders of today talented staff and trained all employees in
Assistant Athletic Director Pete Greer
pgreer@themac.com include the Eiffel Tower, the Three Gorges signature service to make your experience
Aquatics Manager Reid Macdonald
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Dam on the Yangtze River, the Sydney around the club more meaningful.
Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle
Opera House, Biosphere 2 in the Arizona In early October we will ask members to
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Gymnastics Manager Meg Doxtator
highlands, the Empire State Building, Burj take our annual member satisfaction survey,
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Dubai, the Hubble Telescope, the Golden which helps us to know how we are doing, how
Junior Sports Manager Dan Baggett
dbaggett@themac.com Gate Bridge, the Channel Tunnel joining we can plan for the future, and what we can do
Outdoor Manager Chad Failla
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Paris and London, the International Space better. Please take a few minutes to fill out this
Squash Manager Khalid Mir
Station, the North Sea Protection Works, survey online or get a copy from the concierge
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Tennis Manager Wayne Pickard
Mount Rushmore, the Millau Viaduct, and staff, fill it out and return it to the concierge.
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the National Stadium in Beijing. I am pleased to report that MAC continues
Communications/Information Services
Looking through these amazing pictures to enjoy its status as a Platinum Club of
Director Doug Averill
daverill@themac.com
and reading the history behind them made America and is rated as one of the finest
Communications Manager Michole Jensen
me think about the seven or more wonders athletic clubs in America. This award goes to
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Electronic Communications Manager Charlie Levenson
that I identified around MAC and its 118-year all members who volunteer their time through
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history. The club’s Wall of Fame showcases committee service to make the club a better
Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry
the club’s best athletes who have won national place, and staff who serve the membership. We
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Executive Chef Philippe Boulot or world championships, or were a member have a remarkable club worthy of and equal to
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Executive Sous Chef Jim Cox
of the Olympic team. The 26 founders would some of the great Wonders of the World.
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surely be amazed by the 565,000 square feet Lastly, I encourage members and their
Private Dining Manager Alice Nafziger
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the club encompasses, or the 21,000 members guests to try our new valet parking service
Human Resources Director Alison Beppler
who live the founders’ original dream and located in the Turnaround. Many of you have
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so much more. Three swimming pools have asked for this service and as we strive to exceed
Member Services Director Linda Ornelas
nearly a million gallons of water; there is a member expectations, we are experimenting
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Child Care Manager Dawna Yntema
state-of-the-art Rock Gym never envisioned with it during the next few months.
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even 10 years ago, and 24-plus sports repre- There is a reduced charge of $6 for
Guest Services Manager Christine Natonek
cnatonek@themac.com sented by our athletic programs. A 20,000-seat members and $10 for guests. This service
The -M-Porium Manager Tonya Mitchell
tmitchell@themac.com
coliseum was connected to the club, and later complements our existing self-park option and
Member Events Manager Lori Martin
sold to the city of Portland to fund part of increases our overflow parking capacity on
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Member Services Manager Dave Hanna
the home our members enjoy today. Social peak demand days. Our goal is to cover our
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activities have become a way of life for our expenses in implementing this new service.
Operations Director Mark Ellington
members in daily activities too numerous to Please treat yourself to the comforts of valet
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Physical Plant Manager Dwayne Brantley mention.
parking starting this month. WM
Purchasing Manager Barry Kaufman
bkaufman@themac.com
During the summer we completed many
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capital projects that members have begun
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