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t’s already November nity are most appreciative of MAC for providing
and we are about the most outstanding venue possible for this event.
to experience the The attendees were greatly impressed with the
wonderful holiday facility, the staff, the organization, the food, the
President Ross Meinhart
season here at MAC. cleanliness, just everything about the event. We
Vice President Robin Becic
Those who have been want to thank the membership for their patience
Treasurer George W. Hosfield
Secretary Luanna Grow
members for some and tolerance as they shared their club with us,
Trustees
time know how festive especially the racquetball community and all of
Sydney A. Baer
the club becomes. I the users of the West Gym. The club staff also
Lisa Caplan Girard
encourage you all to deserves special thanks for endlessly supplying
Phil Juckeland
visit and enjoy the
Ross Meinhart
first-class service to our guests in many areas.
President
Bill June season as only MAC Everyone created a truly world-class experience.”
Ron Neiger
can provide.
Vicki Tagliafico
Those with young ones should be sure
October lottery
Rob Thompson
to come often to experience the beautiful
There are but a handful of MAC presi-
Leslie Vanbellinghen
decorations and varied activities. These are
dents who can say they were at the helm
Committee Chairs
precious memory-making moments for you
when the club experienced a membership
Athletic Roger Swanson
and your family. Following are a few of the
lottery. Being one of them, I’m happy to
Balladeers Karl Wetzel
report our October lottery was a success.
Basketball Marc Albers/Scott Baumer
activities forthcoming.
This was genuinely an exciting event for me
Budget and Finance George Hosfield
Pick up ideas for holiday entertaining
Communications Darcy Henderson and tips on other festive touches Thursday,
even though I am restricted as president
Culture and Style Cameron Kiest
Nov. 12 with award-winning Chef Philippe
from being a sponsor.
Cycling Elaine Brady-Mahoney
Boulot.
I understood the tense moments as I saw
Dance/Group Exercise Terry Lewis
Holiday decorating at the club begins
those eager to hear their names as tickets
Decathlon Mark Barry/Karl Lucke
were drawn. It gives me great pride as a
Early Birds Sandy Bacon
Saturday, Nov. 28. Volunteering to make
member to see this passion from another
Ethnic Diversity Scott Sakamoto
your club festive and a special place to be
Exercise & Conditioning Judith Perry
this holiday season is a truly satisfying expe-
who wants to be a part of this wonderful club.
Family Events Mark Holman rience.
A well-deserved thank you goes to Linda
Food & Beverage Jeremy Knapman
MAC’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and
Ornelas, Dave Hanna and all of the member-
Golf Jamie Sumner
dinner and dance is Wednesday, Dec. 2.
ship staff for their efforts to make this event
Gymnastics Scott Schaffer
The evening starts with family gingerbread
successful.
Handball Dean Duncan
Holiday Decorating Julie Branford
train construction followed by the ceremo-
Budget
House Marcus Breuer
nial lighting of MAC’s holiday tree. To
I don’t think there has been a column
Junior Events Hailey McPhee/ complete the evening, enjoy a family buffet
Cydney Simpson
of mine to date where I didn’t mention the
in the Grand Ballroom followed by dancing.
Karate Scott Pillsbury
club budget or club finances. So not to break
The gingerbread kits and the buffet can be
MelloMacs Barbara Stalick a string, I am thrilled to report we are still
purchased separately. See
theMAC.com to
Member Events Marcia Apperson within our 2009 budget – truly an incredible
Membership Tanya McGee
make reservations for these events.
effort from management, staff, and the board.
Merrymacs Astrid Pieretti
Look for more details on upcoming
There are, and will always be, financial chal-
Outdoor Activities Program David Long holiday events beginning on page 21.
lenges to deal with, but this year has been
Pilates Janice Dolan/Reidun Zander
Polar Bears Chuck Corgan/Howard Geist
World Handball Championships
extremely challenging. You should expect
Property Kim Sisul
A more than appropriate “well done!” is
nothing short of our best, and that’s what
Racquetball Mark van der Veer
due the World Handball Championship
we’ve provided.
Ski Heather Waldram
committee and volunteers led by Jay
Squash Reid Hutchins
Nominating committee
Strategic Planning Grant Yoshihara
Maxwell, Chatten Hayes and Tom Hussey.
Our nominating committee, led by past
Swimming Sean Tyrrell
This October event hosted by MAC was
President Nancy Fuhrman, has by now
Synchro Laura Martin well-managed by the committee and
selected four Board of Trustee candidates
Tennis Val Clarke
concluded a huge success.
Triathlon & Running Asa McLaughlin
for a three-year term beginning in February.
Following is an excerpt from a letter sent
Volleyball Marianne Ritchie
Timing of this column makes their selection
to me by the committee.
Walking & Hiking Gwen Farnham Hyland/ premature for an announcement from me;
Pam Probst
“Well over 1,000 entrants and guests
however, look for the names to be posted in
Yoga Gary Lindberg
descended on our club and we know the member-
the lobby and on
theMAC.com soon.
www.theMAC.com
ship felt the crush. The organizing committee
Happy holidays! WM
and all members of the MAC handball commu-
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