Reflections: August 2014 by Bellevue Club

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Masters of the water

The story of three BC swimmers and the national records they smashed

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Perfect summer vacations that are just a boat ride away

Daniel James brown

Interview with the author of The Boys in the Boat

INSIDE

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24 MASTERS OF THE WATER

Racking up multiple national records, these Bellevue Club athletes are making big waves in the world of U.S. Masters Swimming.

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40 FLOAT ON

Take advantage of our enviable locale for an end-of-season vacation that’s sure to be a splashing good time.

52 35TH ANNIVERSARY

A celebration of the Bellevue Club through the decades.

CITY SCENE The Bellevue Botanical Garden celebrates a vibrant relationship between land and water.

CHEF’S CORNER Executive Chef Chris Peterson shares the secret behind his favorite summer shrimp salad.

BOTTLE TALK Anchors Aweigh! Nautical-themed cocktails, perfect for late summer evenings on the water.

DANIEL JAMES BROWN AND THE BOYS The local author shares the story of how one Washington rowing team defied expectations to win gold.

THE YACHT LIFE An exclusive peek inside some of the most beautiful boats in the world. WOODS MAKES A BIG WAKE World-class rower Shannon Woods talks about training, determination and family.

Departments 08 Up-front 10 Calendar 12 Newsfeed

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16 Employee Q&A 72 Classifieds 50 Body | Mind 74 Editor’s Picks 66 F-Stop

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EDITOR’S LETTER MANAGEMENT STAFF

THE EVOLUTION

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ou might notice the magazine is a little bit thicker this month. And that’s because we had extra cause to celebrate. Our original plan for the August issue was to have a “Life on the Water” theme, which does encompass a large portion of the content. We have multiple features about local world-class rowers and swimmers, an interesting group that often spends more time in or on the water than on land. There is also a summer travel piece from Haley Shapely [on page 40] that focuses on how to vacation by boat. And there’s an interview with local author Daniel James Brown, who wrote about a Washington crew team that defied all odds to win Olympic Gold at the infamous 1936 games in Germany. As this issue took shape, we also had plans to include an article about the Bellevue Club’s 35th anniversary. But, as we began digging into the archives, talking to members and employees, and researching the Club’s history, we realized that one four-page article wasn’t nearly enough space to cover all that’s happened over the years. So we added pages, creating a special anniversary section that celebrates what this facility has meant to the community, and, similarly, what the community has meant to the Club. To help us do this, we asked you, our members, to tell us about your favorite memories; and the response was overwhelming. So many of you shared funny stories, or touching stories about meeting a best friend, a spouse or business partner. Charter members and young children alike opened up about exactly what keeps them coming back year after year. It was touching to say the least, and I hope you enjoy reading these stories [Member Moments page 56] as much as we did collecting them. In addition, we had the idea to compile a “look book” of sorts, a photo series using some of the hundreds of photos we keep archived here in the Reflections office. With so many photos, narrowing it down was a tough job, but we believe the final product is an enjoyable visual representation of the impressive progression made by the Club and its members throughout the years. A special thank you to all the members who contributed their time and energy to the issue. Happy reading.

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President S. W. Thurston Member Liaison Beth Curtis Executive Chef Chris Peterson Catering Director Jill Parravano Hotel Sales Director Jerry Stotler Athletic Director Sally Reed Aquatics Director Melissa Stepp Fitness Director Sue Matyas Recreation Director Katie Barth Tennis Director Brian Nash Athletic Services & Spa Director Katie Wallis Financial Manager Jeff Ohlstrom Operations Controller Gina Abadia Communications Director Chelsea Nelson Membership Director Lisa Seibert Human Resources Director Donna Gray

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UP-FRONT

CONTRIBUTORS

DEFINITION OF SWIMMING,

and Then Some

he U.S. Census Bureau tells us that swimming is the fourth most-popular recreational activity in the country. But as the Aquatics Director for the Bellevue Club, I know that, based on participation, for many of you swimming is the number-one activity of choice as well as an important part of your life. And I also know that swimming means different things to each one of you. To the 300-plus kids who participate in our Bellevue Club Swim Team program, it means the opportunity to race—to swim well and fast—and maybe even get a college scholarship or go to the Olympics. For many other younger kids, swimming offers them an opportunity to explore the water and use their imaginations. Did you know that we “scoop ice cream, smash pirate ships, kick like frogs, explore like scuba divers and swim like dolphins”? It’s all a part of swimming. There’s even a rumor that a blue monkey lives on the ceiling. Made ya look! For these kids, chickens, stars, airplanes and rockets are all a part of that definition of swimming too. For those who participate in the Masters’ Swimming program or who just love to swim laps, swimming presents a rare opportunity for solitude, a time to reflect and gain self-awareness. For those who don’t quite understand what I’m saying, just try putting your head underwater and tell me that you don’t have time to pay attention to yourself. Although, many swimmers can find these things without even submerging. Swimming, no matter how you define it, is a chance to float away, to take a load off. Literally. Floating is a workout. You have to constantly move so that you don’t move at all. Try floating with purpose, now that’s work. But what if you want to go forward? Find out by reading about our three national record-breaking swimmers [see their stories on page 24] what happens when you move with purpose. You know what else swimming is? Timeless. And that’s not even an action verb.

MELISSA STEPP, Aquatics Director 8 | august 2014 reflections

MICHAEL M AT T I

Michael Matti is a Seattle-based photographer who shoots everything from architecture to weddings .

SEE M ICH A EL’S WOR K IN

“MASTERS OF THE WATER” [PAGE 24].

HALEY S H A P E LY

When she’s not on the road, Haley Shapley writes about travel, health and more from her home in Seattle. SEE HALEY’S WORK IN “FLOAT ON” [PAGE 40].

SAMANTHA STORZ

Bellevue native Samantha Storz interns at Reflections and loves w r it i n g a b o u t new topics and events.

SE E S A M A N T H A’ S WOR K I N

“ANCHORS AWEIGH” [PAGE 20].

CONTRIBUTE TO REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE! Are you an eager writer or photographer? We are currently looking for talented freelancers to join our creative team. If you are interested, please email reflections@bellevueclub.com.

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of NOTE 2014 Spring Basketball Championship The 2014 Spring Basketball Championship game featured two teams who fought their way through a difficult eight-team tournament to reach the final game. Team 4, captained by Tony Bacon, had earned third seed coming into the playoffs. Their opponent, Team 2, captained by Ryan Haggart, barely made it into the playoffs, snagging the eighth seed. Both teams played well in the first half, matching each other shot for shot, ending the first half in a 41-41 tie. It was in the middle of the second half when Team 4 began to pull away, using a balanced attack on offense and out-working their opponents on the defensive end. Bob Brennan kept the score close down the stretch with some hot shooting, but it wasn’t enough, and the game ended 93-79 in favor of Team 4.

Left to Right: Tony Bacon, Josh Richards, Tyler Hay, Vern Lyter, Alyssa Bacon, and Bryan Gabriel.

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To prepare the shrimp, heat the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic, and sprinkle with the chili powder and cayenne pepper directly in the pan. Sauté for a few minutes on each side until the shrimp are no longer clear and have a golden color. Be careful not to burn the garlic. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, chop them into half-inch pieces. For the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a food processor, and process until thoroughly combined. Set aside, and keep cool. To make the salad, use a dinner plate or a large broadsided salad bowl. Arrange the salad ingredients in defined vertical rows, alternating colors. Start with the cucumber, then the orzo, wontons, avocado, shrimp, kale and tomatoes. Top the salad with the crushed macadamias and chopped cilantro. Serve the dressing on the side so that your guests can distribute it how they like. Encourage them to mix the salad up as they eat.

For the dressing: 1 tablespoon fresh peeled ginger 3 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tablespoons lime juice (more to taste) 2 tablespoons agave nectar 1½ tablespoons white miso ½ teaspoon minced garlic ¼ teaspoon kosher salt For the salad: 1 cucumber, peeled, medium dice 1 cup cooked orzo pasta 1 cup wonton strips, fried 1½ cups avocados, peeled, medium dice 4 cups baby kale, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes ¼ cup macadamia nuts, toasted, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish

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RACKING UP MULTIPLE NATIONAL RECORDS, THESE BELLEVUE CLUB ATHLETES ARE MAKING BIG WAVES IN THE WORLD OF U.S. MASTERS SWIMMING.

oni LeClercq, 66, started swimming on Lake Washington at age 6, and by age 11 she set her first national record. By age 13, she was a regular competitor, with the 100-meter butterfly being her specialty, and an All-American swimmer. Her sister, Sue Dills, 69, also has a penchant for the water. “I set my first world record when I was 50. It was for the 800-meter freestyle and the 400-meter [individual medley],” Dills says. LeClercq interjects to say of her sister what Dills is too humble to say: “She’s held pretty much every national record you can think of.” Their friend, training partner and fellow team member, Sally Dillon, 67, has similar stories, recalling being part of a “hot relay team” in ’73 and ’74 that set multiple national records. Even earlier, in her age grouper days, she swam in the Junior Olympics, winning four events. As each of these swimmers tells her history with the sport, more and more of these types of stories pop up as they are reminded of records and elite competitions they had completely forgotten. It soon becomes impossible to calculate the actual number of records collectively held by these women who grew up swimming in an era where goggles didn’t exist, bathing caps were frequently worn and women’s swimming programs were

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overlooked. Now, they all swim together for the Bellevue chapter of the Puget Sound Masters Swimming program, a division of the U.S. Masters Swimming organization. But no matter how impressive it sounds, believe it or not, the number of records isn’t important to the women (“Records are meant to be broken,” Dills says.), and they never even thought of tallying them up. And maybe that’s because maintaining fitness and health is their ultimate finish line. If a record is broken, it’s a bonus. Earlier this year, swimming together on a relay team, the three women smashed not one but two national records. The first was in January when they set a record in the Women’s 65+ U.S. Masters Swimming National One Hour Postal Swim. Each of them swam for a full hour, for a combined 11,475 yards. Their most recent record was in the Women’s 65+ 200 yard Freestyle Relay, which they set along with a fourth swimmer from Bainbridge Aquatic Masters at Spring Nationals in Santa Clara. Their time was 2:11.49, breaking the previous record (held by a different relay that Dills and Dillon were part of ) by nearly five seconds, a noteworthy amount of time. So to say the water has been a significant part of their lives is an understatement. However, at different points in their swimming ca-

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reers, all the women have spent time without it. LeClercq stopped in her late teens to pursue ski racing, and eventually triathlons and other endurance sports. She returned just seven years ago at age 59 and was astounded that she soon began placing in the three top spots at meets. She has continued to attend nationals in different areas of the country, and she is heading to Maryland this August to compete in the U.S. Masters Swimming Long Course Nationals. “It’s never easy; it’s a hard sport,” LeClercq says. “But I love the achievement of working hard and being strong and going after your goals at any age. I think that’s really healthy.” Dills, like LeClercq, swam competitively as a young child,

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achieving All-American status, but eventually took some time away after high school. She returned at age 40 to swim with the Bellevue Club Masters and has been consistent ever since. “I enjoy the friendships and working hard toward my goals,” Dills says. “I don’t swim just to break records, but if I’m in a race, I’m going to go as hard as I can.” As for Dillon, she dropped out of age group swimming at age 16 but continued to compete in high school. She says that women’s teams weren’t taken nearly as seriously as men’s teams in college; there were few opportunities and no scholarships. But, she continued to swim and competed for a junior college in California. She took a three-year break to get married and have children, but she

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couldn’t stay away for too long, joining a team again when she returned to college to complete her degree. In the years after, she also became very involved in the national Masters Swimming organization (which currently has over 60,000 swimmers nationwide), eventually becoming a key supporter of many West Coast chapters. “Masters Swimming is an opportunity to become a better swimmer, become more fit, be more efficient, if you like the challenge of working hard,” Dillon says. She further explains that while she is out for a bit of redemption (“I really had a bad feeling after quitting age group competition in ’62. I turned around and watched girls I had been swimming against go to the Olympics. It hurt my feelings.”), not all of those in the Masters Swimming program choose to compete in meets.

“Competing isn’t the main thing; it is for us because that’s what we like to do, but only about 20 to 25 of the swimmers in the Masters program compete in meets,” LeClercq says. “It’s more about being motivated, talking with people, laughing, having fun; it’s for everybody, not just competitors. Everyone just has to have a passion that they want to be there. The world will open up to them. Of course having a place like the Bellevue Club to train is pretty nice.” All of the women echo that sentiment and say the camaraderie, the extensive list of mental and physical health benefits, and the sheer love for the water keep them swimming more than fleeting records, although they aren’t going to stop setting them any time soon.

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The Coaching Equation ALL THREE OF THE WOMEN CREDIT MUCH OF THEIR SUCCESS TO THE COACHING STAFF AT THE BELLEVUE CLUB. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE FAMILIAR FACES THEY SEE ON THE DECK.

MIKE MCINTYRE Growing up, Mike McIntyre played a bevy of sports, including golf, rowing and football, but it was swimming that led him to compete for a spot on the ’72 Olympic team. After missing the team by just one place and having a successful swimming career at the University of Washington, he then set his eyes on making the ’76 team and began training in Long Beach, California with elite coaches. Unfortunately, a car accident broke his ribs 12 weeks before the trial, and the injury prohibited him from making the team. “You can’t compete with cracked ribs,” he says. “Yeah, I was upset. I was pretty upset, but it is what it is.” That’s when McIntyre walked away from swimming. But like many swimmers, the calling was too strong, and within six or seven years, he says he was back in the water working out and coaching. From then on, he’s both coached and competed in the Masters Swimming program, and he came to coach at the Bellevue Club last October. He says he enjoys helping athletes of all levels, whether they are breaking national records like LeClercq, Dills and Dillon, or just there for a tough workout. “We have all different types: fast, medium, medium-slow and slow; we can accommodate anybody.” In 2012, McIntyre was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Swimming Hall of Fame.

KAREN DUGAN “I can teach someone how to swim in a grocery store,” Coach Karen Dugan says with a laugh. “I’ve been doing this so long it’s just second nature.” Dugan was a competitive swimmer from early childhood all the way through college at University of Puget Sound—and has been teaching others to swim for almost as long. “I loved teaching swimming, and I started teaching at a very young age. I came [to the Bellevue Club] because I knew it was the best club around,” she says. Since she was 23, Dugan has been involved with the swimming program in some capacity. She also met her husband at the Club, made best friends with other coaches and athletes, and found a way to keep the sport in her life. She says one of her favorite parts of the job is helping people succeed at all ages. “It’s really fun to see 20-year-olds up to 95-year-olds, and you see these bodies aging, some practically fall over into the water,” she says. “But they don’t care; they just want a goal to achieve.” Dugan says that goal can be to simply make it through a practice or compete at the highest competitive levels. “Most people tell me they are not in good enough shape. But you come here to get in shape. Stay 15 minutes, stay 20 minutes, whatever you want to do; we’re here for you. I don’t make anybody feel uncomfortable. I only yell at people I know.” ➸ For more information, please pick up a Mas ters Swimming brochure, call 425.688.3223 or visit bc.com/aquatics. 28 | august 2014 reflections

NOT TO BRAG, BUT…

Throughout the years, McIntyre has amassed an impressive list of accolades: 12 Time All -American 1971-1975 Olympic Trials Finalist 1972 100M Backstroke National Champion 1972 100M Backstroke National Champion Member ‘73-‘75 Relays World Rankings ’72-‘75, 100M Backstroke USA National Team Member 1974 to South American International Olympics USA National Team Member 1975 to European Championship Circuit USA National Team Member 1976 to Soviet Russian Nationals Masters Swimming World Top Ten Times (many divisions) 1988-present

Bellevue Club Member File #20 The Summertime Splashers! While these members may have spent the winter hibernating, you can now find them splashing their way into summer the minute the OPEN sign is hung on the outdoor pool. With fresh bottles of sunscreen, water wings for the kiddos and pasty white skin, these members know how to celebrate the beginning of summer. Their squeals of joy alert the rest of us that school is out and it’s time to splash!

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Daniel James Brown To celebrate the gritty spirit of the Pacific Northwest, Daniel James Brown wrote the story of how one Washington rowing team defied expectations to win Olympic gold, as the whole world, including Hitler, watched closely. The story will soon be told on the big screen, but first, Brown talks to Reflections about how it all started. Reflections magazine: Where did you get your passion for history and retelling it? Daniel James Brown: I’ve always been interested in history, but it really never occurred to me to try my hand at writing it until about 10 years ago. I stumbled across a box of old letters and newspaper clippings my mother had put in her attic. Reading them, I learned about a horrific forest fire in Minnesota, a fire in which my great grandfather died in 1894. The more I looked into it, the more intrigued I became by the larger story of that fire and the many heroic rescues that took place that day. I thought it would make a good book, so I just sat down and wrote it. It did pretty well, and so I was off to the races. RM: Can you describe your personal relationship with Joe Rantz, the protagonist of the book, and how it led you to write The Boys in the Boat? DJB: Well, I met Joe when he was in the last couple months of his life. He was living under hospice care at my neighbor Judy’s house, and she asked me to come down and meet him. The first time I sat down with Joe, he began to spin out this incredible tale about how he and a bunch of other rough-and-tumble boys from Washington had rowed for an Olympic gold medal against a German boat in front of Hitler in 1936. That story itself was extraordinary, but as I got to know Joe better, I learned that there was so much more to it than that. His own personal family story growing up during the Depression, for instance, was a remarkable tale in and of itself.

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RM: Aside from your conversations with Rantz, what was the research process like? How long did you work on the book? DJB: As soon as the families of the other eight fellows in the boat found out what I was up to, they began to sit down with me for interviews and they gave me boxes of photos and diaries and scrapbooks. So I was able to get to know all nine of the boys that way. There was also, of course, a huge amount of traditional library research as I delved into what was going on in Germany in the 1930s, what was happening in Seattle during that same time, the Dust Bowl, and any number of other topics I felt I needed to explore in the book. RM: What was the biggest challenge in relating the story? DJB: I knew from day one that many readers, especially those in the Seattle area, would already know that the boys won Olympic gold. So the challenge was to build suspense and keep readers engaged even though they know the ending. It turned out that there were so many interesting twists and turns along the way that it wasn’t an insurmountable challenge. RM: With such a rich historical, political context, was it challenging to balance what was happening in the background with the story of the boys and coaches? DJB: Yes. I tend to get obsessed with the historical stuff. But I’m pretty aware of that tendency in myself, so I went through each chapter many times, editing them until there seemed to be just enough historical background to help rather than hinder the development of the boys’ story.

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An Evening with Daniel James Brown at the Bellevue Club September 11, 2014 6 p.m. cocktail hour and book signing 7 p.m. dinner and presentation For reservations or more information, please call 425.688.3382.

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RM: Has the modern rowing community responded to the book? DJB: Oh yes. I’ve gotten an overwhelmingly positive reaction from rowers of all ages. I think this is partly because many of them feel that their sport tends to get overlooked, so they are delighted to have a spotlight trained on all the things that make it so interesting. RM: This is largely a classic underdog story. In your opinion, what sets this one apart from all the others? DJB: I think what sets it apart is the role that mutual trust and respect play in the boys’ ability to overcome the many obstacles that faced them, both individually and as a crew. It is really a book about how you build trust—how you build the bonds that allow for extraordinary collective effort. RM: What do you think the story of these nine boys says about the spirit of the Pacific Northwest? DJB: For me, that’s one of the most appealing aspects of the story. These were kids who had grown up on dairy farms and in mill towns around western Washington. To realize their dream, they had to vanquish boys from Ivy League schools, then kids from Oxford and Cambridge, and finally a Nazi crew. The story really highlights some of the virtues and values of the Northwest, particularly a rugged, outdoorsy lifestyle. And it contrasts them with the lifestyle of boys from the East, boys who in many cases had learned to row in very exclusive prep schools. It also certainly builds on the great nautical tradition we have here in the Seattle area, as well, of course, as the outstanding rowing culture at UW and many rowing clubs in the area. RM: What does it mean to you to have the book turned into a movie? How involved in the creative process will you be? DJB: The way it’s set up, I’m not likely to have a great deal of influence in the process of making the movie. I’m hopeful, though, that the folks who are working on it will understand that the underlying story is so compelling that they don’t really need to embellish it much. If the movie turns out as well as I hope, I think it has the potential to be very popular. I’m hoping also that it will revive some of the interest in rowing as a spectator sport, something that has faded a great deal since the 1930s and 1940s. RM: What is next for you? Are there any new books on the horizon? DJB: Well, I’m looking for a topic that will engage me as much as this one has. It takes four or five years to develop a book like this one, so whatever I choose to write about next, it needs to be something that I know will hold my interest and be worth the effort, not just for me but for my readers. RM: In the same vein, what historical event would be your dream to write about? DJB: I’m interested in American stories set between say 1865 and 1975. I don’t think the topic has to be a huge historical event during that period, though. What I’m really looking for is a great personal story with an interesting historical backdrop.

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Here in Washington State, we’re blessed with a stunning topography—not the least of which is all that water. Sometimes, a boat ride is the only way to get to a particular place, and those are often the best destinations. Take advantage of our enviable locale for an end-of-season vacation that’s sure to be a splashing good time.

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Kayak: Lake Crescent

Brilliantly blue Lake Crescent, carved by glaciers many moons ago, is just begging to be explored via kayak. The Olympic National Park spot is picturesque enough to be mistaken for a movie set, with the deep, amazingly clear waters enveloped by a backdrop of tree-covered mountains and hillsides. While wind can sometimes be a deterrent, it’s worth paddling through. Kayaks can be rented at a number of places in the area, including Lake Crescent Lodge, a rustic resort from 1916 that retains its turn-of-the-century charm. Until 1922 when the highway was finished, guests had to arrive at the lodge via ferry. ➸ nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-lake-crescent.htm.

Ship: Blake Island

From downtown Seattle, depart on an Argosy Cruises tour to Tillicum Village on Blake Island, the birthplace of Chief Seattle. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with steamed clams and the opportunity to step inside the cedar longhouse, where whole salmon are being prepared for the feast to come. A performance that combines Coast Salish storytelling with traditional dancing is the perfect dessert after the buffet is over. If you’re really feeling adventurous, pack your overnight gear and vie for one of the 51 campsites on the island, where you can hike, bike, collect clams or crabs, beachcomb or bird watch—or return on the ship back to Seattle, completing your four-hour journey. ➸ argosycruises.com

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Ferry: Lummi Island

Although it’s often forgotten in the list of San Juan Islands, Lummi Island is the most convenient to access. The small ferry that shuttles cars and passengers there, known as the Whatcom Chief, leaves from Gooseberry Point west of Bellingham and takes less than 10 minutes to arrive at its quaint destination. This is the kind of place where the shops are inside people’s homes and friendly locals are eager to chat. One big-name attraction is the unassuming Willows Inn, hailed for its prix-fixe dinners. Wunderkind chef Blaine Wetzel, a 20-something who recently nabbed the 2014 James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year Award, works to tell a story about the land with each dish that he prepares. ➸ lummi-island.com

Houseboat: Lake Roosevelt

Combine the comforts of home and the romance of being adrift with a houseboat rental on Lake Roosevelt. Located in eastern Washington, the 130-mile lake is part of a National Recreation Area teeming with wildlife such as moose and osprey, flowing waterfalls, abundant stargazing opportunities and miles of beaches. Oh, the beaches. Ranger-led tours cover everything from bears and cougars to military history and geology, and houseboat options accommodate any size of group. ➸ nps.gov/ laro

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Jet Boat: Deception Pass

Want a front-row look at Deception Pass Bridge, a National Historic Landmark and one of the most beautiful bridges in Washington? Grab your camera and hop aboard Deception Pass Tours’ Island Whaler for a fast-moving, hour-long ride. Along the way, you will indeed get gorgeous views of the bridge that connects Whidbey Island and Fidalgo Island, and you may even spot bald eagles, seals and porpoises (and, if you’re really lucky, the occasional whale). In addition to those sights, what you’ll also get are some pretty entertaining fun facts, concerning everything from the first female ferry boat captain in Washington to the history of being smuggled into the country via burlap sack. ➸ deceptionpasstours.com

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BIG WAKE Shannon Woods leaves no room for excuses. She is a world-class athlete and internationally ranked rower. She is also a hardworking professional, wife, mother of three and a vegan who’s up before dawn seven days a week. Odds are she has put down her morning workout before you’ve had your morning coffee. However, she isn’t finished yet, and when you meet Shannon Woods, there is no doubt she is in the middle of a lifelong race.

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august 2014 Reflections magazine: How did your athletic journey begin? Shannon Woods: I started swimming when I was 16. By the time I was 17 and a half, I had an Olympic trial cut. It happened because I was born with a condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. What that means is my ligaments and tendons are very stretchy. The syndrome runs in my family and it’s really helpful in the water, but terrible on land. I was a breaststroker, and many top breaststrokers seem to have an element of this condition. RM: Your background is in swimming. What is it that drew you to the sport in the first place? SW: You know, swimming is very easy for me. It’s like sleeping. I get in the pool and I feel like I’m in a cocoon of warmth. The flow and the rhythm just feel so relaxing. It feels as easy as breathing or sleeping to me. RM: You took up rowing as a mom with young kids. What was that like? SW: My husband has always had a flexible schedule and has always been really supportive. I got up at 4:00 a.m. every day. Still do. And I was on the water putting my boat in at 4:40 a.m. I am very regimented. I am very funny that way. I would get off the water at 6:30 a.m., and be home by 6:45 a.m. At that time, I would wake my kids up, so my kids never experienced Mom being away except when I had to go to the Olympic Training Center. And then Ray would just take time off work and take care of them. They were never in day care. RM: What prompted you to start rowing? SW: I fell into rowing because I learned my dad was a six-time national champion oarsman (UW in ’51 and ’52). He and my uncle Charley missed the Olympic team in 1948 by a bow ball (approximately one inch). My uncle felt like I could complete my dad’s Olympic dream, but that was not to be. Pursuing my dad’s sport was a beautiful, sentimental journey. In a sense, I explored his life through the art and symmetry of rowing after he died in 1992. I began rowing in 1993, after I stumbled onto his gold medals in my mom’s jewelry box. He had never discussed his rowing with me, even as I was moving up the ranks in swimming. It would have been a nice common thread, but my dad was quite humble and private about his athletic accomplishments. RM: Can you describe your rowing journey up until now? SW: I retired from swimming in 1985. I got married in ’85 also, and I had my kids in ’88, ’90, ’92. I started rowing very casually in ’93 when my youngest was 1 year old. In 1995, I was nationally ranked. So in ’96 I competed in the Olympic trials, and I was third in a single. I transitioned to indoor rowing and competed in the Indoor Rowing World Championships in ’97. I held the world record on the erg (rowing machine) in ’97 for lightweight women. I did a 7:05. Shortly after, I had to retire in ’98. The reason why I retired was because I started having a lot of rib fractures. It was really hard to train at that level and not be hurt all the time. We weren’t really cross training with cycling and stuff back then. I think that would’ve been really helpful. If you just row five or six hours a day, your rib cage just can’t manage that.

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RM: Tell me about your most recent Indoor Rowing Championships. SW: This last year I only trained on the erg for ten weeks before the championship. I don’t think I trained on it enough to get the German (Petra Schallenberger). She raced me and beat me by seven seconds. She always goes nearly 7:23 every year, so I trained to beat her at a 7:23, but she just went at a blistering pace and ended up going a 7:18. Once I knew I couldn’t beat her but the others couldn’t catch me, I rowed conservatively. But next year I hope to go 7:18. The world record in the next age group is 7:23 or 7:22, so I hope to really have a strong world record and be top ten in the world. RM: I assume you are a very competitive person. SW: I am very. I have to curtail it. And the way I do that is I channel my energy into working with kids and trying to help them improve their technique and then improve their speed. When they get better, it makes me feel good to see their improvement. I teach some private swim lessons at the Club. RM: What would you say to those who find it difficult to be so disciplined? SW: If you don’t get a consistent routine, your chances of success and sticking to a plan are really low. The only variants that I have in my schedule are that on Saturday and Sunday I get up at 5:00 a.m. instead of 4:00 a.m. I also struggle with seasonal affective disorder, and one of the things that is really helpful to me is training. The most important thing is getting to the gym and getting that good hard workout in. It drives my endorphins up, makes me feel good about myself, and sets the stage for my whole day. Then I’ll end up eating better, and it’s like a mushroom effect. That’s why I train seven days a week, just for the consistent feel-good. So instead of taking a day off, I do an active recovery day. But with swimming I never feel that way. I always feel really consistent. Swimming doesn’t really tear me down the way cycling and rowing does. RM: You travel a lot for your job. Do you have tricks for staying in shape while traveling? SW: I have gym apps on my phone. When planning, I not only look for my hotel to be strategically placed near hospitals for my business, but I also look for them to be close to the gym. I also look up where the Whole Foods and the co-ops are so that I can buy kale and hummus. I ask the produce guy to wash it, then I “strip it, roll it, dip it” in the parking lots. RM: Do you have advice for young athletes? SW: Yes. Train consistently and put in the time. When I swam, my dues were $25 a month, and I was offered 11 two-hour workouts a week. So 22 hours of water time a week. You can’t build a cardio base on little work. My advice to young athletes is to work on your cardiovascular base; it’s like putting money in the bank. You’re making deposits. You’re building your cardiovascular fitness base for a lifetime. And you’re always going to be able to tap that. That is why I was able to row well, because I had the tank in my chest from years of swimming. You know how to push yourself, how to restrict your breathing. Your body has to put in the miles; it just knows what to do.

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When It Rains, It Pours (Unless You Live in Seattle) Official precipitation totals for the city are measured at Sea-Tac Airport, which is actually located south of the Seattle city limits. Regardless, Seattle’s precipitation has been logged there since 1945—with records from 1948 onward now digitized by the National Climatic Data Center. Seattle averages 37.49 INCHES of precipitation a year, with the vast majority falling as rain instead of snow.

Seattle had never seen a daily rainfall of 4 INCHES or more until OCT. 20, 2003, when a torrential 5.02 INCHES deluged the city— setting a new record for the wettest day in Seattle history.

55.14 inches of precipitation doused Seattle in 1950— the wettest year on record for the city. Just two years later, however, only a meager 23.78 INCHES fell— making 1952 the driest year in Seattle’s history.

It’s been an exceptionally soggy first half of 2014 in Seattle, with the city receiving nearly 10 INCHES more rain than normal since New Year’s.

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Special Section

A BELLEVUE CLUB ANNIVERSARY C E L E B R AT I O N

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B E L L E V U E C L U B | 35th Anniversary

IN 1977 the core of Bellevue was Bellevue Square, as is the case today; but at that time, it was distinguished by Fredericks, F. W. Woolworth and the Crab Apple, among other shops. Bellevue was just a small town, and our only high-rise office was the PACCAR building. Our leading hotel was the Holiday Inn. Importantly, Overlake Hospital was meeting the needs for our Eastside residents as an alternative to Seattle.

S.W. Thurston, 1985

In Hidden Valley on 112th, the roots of the Bellevue Athletic Club were planted by some 1,000 early members who felt that the concept in place today would be a valuable resource for our community and the Eastside. In salvaging this interest, when we subsequently opened, the response from the community was overwhelming, and we started with 3,000 memberships. Families and businesses were eager to participate in a community resource for recreation, wellness and social needs. This endeavor was unprecedented and soon became a unique community landmark. Providing the leadership to make this possible was the enthusiasm of youth who desired to provide a unique community asset. Upon opening, the learning curve was steep. Fortunately, members understood the challenges, and with their support and patience, the operations of the Club began to take stride. Supporting the structure upon which the Club was founded, was a group of special partners who shared this bold vision. Many of them are still with us today. At the heart of our operations are some extraordinary staff members, many of which have been with us since the start. Klaas Schenk started our Aquatics Department and continues to coach today. Charlie Russo, our Facilities Manager, began as a painter. Brian Nash, our Tennis Director, started as one of our pros. Who does not know Beth Curtis? She started with the Club as a Marketing Manager but turned to operations when we opened and became our General Manager from 1990 to 2010. Part time, she still serves the Club on special assignments. To keep pace with the changing interests of members and the growth of the community, facilities are continually adjusted. The capacity of our resources today is 70 percent more than when we started. The success of the hotel not only served the interest of members, but also has substantially supported many other adjustments to the property. With added facilities, we have been able to support new membership that is today 80 percent more than when we started. The Bellevue Club today, like Overlake Hospital or Bellevue Downtown Park, is a unique community resource that can not be replicated. The core of this mission will continue to be serving families for social, recreation and wellness needs. As evidenced in our history, adjustments will always be made to support added capacity in this venture. Many thanks,

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35th Anniversary | B E L L E V U E C L U B 1979 The Bellevue Club officially opened on August 6, 1979

1989

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1995

The Olympic Ballroom, locker rooms and main restaurant were renovated.

The aerobics studio and Studio 2 were built above the racquetball courts.

Hotel Bellevue opened in February, complete with 67 rooms.

1997 The Spa opened its doors.

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2003

A major renovation greatly improved the lower athletic level. This renovation included converting the racquetball courts to exercise spaces, relocating the pro shop to the front entrance, revamping the women’s locker room, expanding Studio 1, as well as creating new business offices and opening Luna Express café.

The Sports Lounge restaurant was transformed into Splash.

2001

2002

The outdoor pool was built and then opened.

The indoor pools were remodeled.

2006 The men’s locker room was remodeled.

2009 A large addition to the fitness areas was made, and the athletic facilities were expanded. The gym was also totally renovated and expanded

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2011

2012

The Olympic Ballroom underwent a significant remodel, as well as the south end of Polaris. The Bellevue Club Hotel becomes Hotel Bellevue.

The tennis building was updated.

The guest rooms in Hotel Bellevue were refurbished.

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B E L L E V U E C L U B | 35th Anniversary

charter employees JEFF OHLSTROM

MUEN CHIEM

CHARLIE RUSSO

Position: Finance Manager

Position: Janitorial Position

Position: Facilities Director

Years worked at the Bellevue Club: 35

What originally made you want a career with the Club? The opportunity to have a hands-on management position with a diverse and energetic organization. And in 1979, we had an HP 3000 minicomputer, which was a pretty big deal at the time.

What originally made you want a career with the Club? I’m a Lao veteran, and because of that I enjoy being active and fit. The Club offers fitness opportunities to the members, and being part of the Club motivates me to coantinue to stay healthy and fit.

What originally made you want a career with the Club? I never thought about making it a career; it was just another job, but I was having so much fun that it became a career.

What is your best memory at the Club? The pride we all share in developing firstclass facilities. The hotel and fitness addition are two superb examples.

What is your best memory at the Club? My best memory is seeing the members at the Club, my supervisors, my colleagues and the owner become close friends with me. They are all friendly and that brings me joy and makes me look forward to going to my job.

What is your favorite part about your job? Working hand in hand with our 30 department managers to develop meaningful programs that provide quality operational and financial outcomes for all parties. Where is your favorite place to spend time at the Club? From a work standpoint—at my computer—going a million miles an hour, developing the next business model, working on organizational changes or projects, or updating policies and procedures for our managers. From a personal standpoint, my wife and I have been fortunate to enjoy countless memorable moments in Polaris with family, relatives, friends, members and business associates. The opportunity to spend quality time with special people in an upscale, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere is indeed unique and priceless.

What is your favorite member moment? Club members thanking me when they see me working. They say, “Thank you for taking care of us,” and sometimes give me hugs. What is your favorite part about your job? Providing customer service to the members because my job means I work for the Club members by providing the best service that I can. Where is your favorite place to spend time at the Club? I like the pool view and the tennis view.

How have you seen the Club evolve in its 35 years? The Club has evolved into a one-of-a-kind facility. The only thing we’re missing is a casino. What is your best memory at the Club? My favorite memory was catching The Green-Haired Man. He was a guy who was sneaking into the Club, stealing whatever he could and making the Club his home. Others called him the Pantyhose Man because he wore them while taking a sauna. He was always dying his hair different colors, and when I saw him doing that in the boys’ locker room, I got suspicious. When I asked the locker room attendant about him, he told me about the pantyhose business. As I watched him leave the Club (I was on the roof ), I noticed he went next door into what was then the Red Lion Hotel. I knew then that he was not a member. Catching him was another story. Many times we had him cornered, but somehow he could disappear into thin air. We finally caught him! bellevue club august 2014 | 55

35th Anniversary | B E L L E V U E C L U B

member moments

A lot of memories have been made over the years at the Bellevue Club, so we asked our members to share a few of their favorites. We also dug through the Reflections archives to find the photos that perfectly capture the spirit of the Club through the decades.

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B E L L E V U E C L U B | 35th Anniversary

Name: Steve Massey What does the Club mean to you and your family? Thirty-five years is a big slice out of a human life. We joined as a family as charter members when I was middle-aged, athletic, healthy, working full-time and raising a family. Upon joining, I entered into all the competitive events offered, such as racquetball, tennis and pickle ball. The rest of the family immersed themselves in the pool for learning and fun, and we gathered for dinners in the evening. The children have flown the nest to other climes. Now retired, I take my 79-year-old body with multiple artificial joints and repaired tendons to the Club for therapeutic purposes and socializing with my old geezer friends. It is truly a club for all seasons. Keep up the good work.

1990 Junior National Qualifiers

What is the funniest memory made at the Club? For a number of years in the ’90s, my husband Al and I were taking weekly doubles lessons (from Kenji) with our good friends Richard DePosit and Ann Trimble. Dick was always aggressive at the net. Once, he returned the ball with a bouncing slam, and we could not find the ball. It had gone up the backside of Al’s tennis shorts and was lodged there (and he didn’t even know it). We still laugh out loud every time we recall that point. I don’t remember how we scored it.

Name: Maija and Al Eerkes Number of years at the Club: 25

1983 Bruce Root and Mary Loue Crosetto thank fatherdaughter team Tracy and Gene Strandness for a well-played match.

What is your favorite memory made at the Club? Many of our best friends we met through the Club, particularly through Ladies’ Night tennis on Monday nights in the 1990s. We have a large group of friends called the TGs (the Tennis Girls) and spouses. Although now we often call ourselves the Chardonettes instead. Most in the group still play tennis, although we’ve gone in different directions with our tennis and seldom play together. However, we still get together frequently for wine and fun.

What is the most interesting conversation you’ve had at the Club? They are usually “small world” stories, six degrees of separation, and how frequently we discover we are connected to one another in various ways. What is the No. 1 reason you continue to be a member? The fabulous fitness classes. We are great fans of John McKinnon and Nancy Black, who teaches Pilates. How has the Club benefitted your health and wellness? After reading Younger Next Year, my husband and I decided we needed to focus on group fitness classes, rather than working out on our own (which we did for many years). Our commitment to group exercise classes over the past couple of years has definitely improved our strength and endurance. bellevue club august 2014 | 57

B E L L E V U E C L U B | 35th Anniversary

Name: Genie Mickelson Number of years atthe Club: 22 What is your favorite memory made at the Club? My teams winning two tennis trophies in the Women’s Cup Tennis League. What is the funniest memory made at the Club? Singing songs at our tennis parties, where we roasted a couple of the tennis coaches. What is the most interesting conversation you’ve had at the Club? Learning the journey taken by one of our members who came to the United States from Poland. What is the No. 1 reason you continue to be a member? Physical health is my No. 1 reason; mental health is a close runner-up. How has the Club benefitted your health and wellness? It has kept an aging body in much better shape than I probably would have achieved otherwise. How has the Club benefitted your social life or professional life? So many friendships have emerged from socializing over tennis, and countless contacts have led to relationships on a professional level, as well.

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1983 Bev Laveck, a racewalking seminar instructor at the BAC, crosses the finish line at the premiere Emerald City Marathon.

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1985 July 1985 cover shot: Ken Rosewall, winner of the Grand Masters Tennis Tournament, with member Carl Maples of the Mutual Benefits Companies.

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B E L L E V U E C L U B | 35th Anniversary

Name: Kit Wright Number of years at the Club: 32 What is your favorite memory made at the Club? For a friend’s birthday one year, we reserved one of the private rooms and hired a disc jockey; everyone dressed in cocktail attire. There were about 80 of us. It was such a great party. What is the funniest memory made at the Club? When I joined the Club, I thought it would be fun to play racquetball and enter a tournament. I really didn’t know what I was doing. I was a bit taken back when I looked up to see we actually had spectators watching the game. My opponent was a man about 30 years older than me, so I thought, This will be easy;

he is hardly moving. Was I ever wrong. That man could place the ball wherever he wanted. One ball came right at me, and I was not prepared, so I caught it between my knees. There was applause and a few laughs from the crowd. A little later on, a high lob came my way, and I slammed it into the corner, then stood there in the corner, back against the wall, wondering where the ball went. The crowd was silent . . . no ball in sight. I stepped away from the corner, and it dropped behind me, between my legs, and rolled out onto the floor. That got them really laughing. Needless to say, I did not win the game! What is the most interesting conversation you’ve had at the Club? Actually, it was just today. I was having lunch in Po-

laris with a dear friend. We had not seen each other for three weeks, because one of us was always traveling. It is such a great place to sit and enjoy friendships. And she is a friend I met at the Club. There are so many nice members. What is the No. 1 reason you continue to be a member? You cannot beat the beauty services, amenities and all that the Club has to offer. You just feel great every time you walk in the door. I am proud to say that I am a member. How has the Club benefitted your health and wellness? Both my physical and mental health are improved. There is such a variety of things to do, and the instructors are all very professional and welcoming.

Name: Jeff Levy Number of years at the Club: 21 What is your favorite memory made at the Club? Winning the men’s B tennis tournament a while back. What is the funniest memory made at the Club? I laugh and kid around every day that I am there with my buddies. What is the most interesting conversation you’ve had at the Club? Talking to Beth [Curtis] about how the staff was so professional and caring about the members. 1988 Swim and dive classes at the BAC.

What is the No. 1 reason you continue to be a member? Other than family, it is the center of my universe. How has the Club benefitted your health and wellness? I play tennis three to four times a week. Keeps me young! How has the Club benefitted your social life or professional life? My best friends are at the Club. The prestige of the Club makes me feel good to have earned the ability to be a member. bellevue club august 2014 | 61

35th Anniversary | B E L L E V U E C L U B 1998

Name: Mason Smith Number of years at the Club: 33 What is your favorite memory made at the Club? Winning the BAC squash tournaments in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s. What is the No. 1 reason you continue to be a member? Gave up squash but still like the Club for social and dining opportunities. How has the Club benefitted your health and wellness? Kept me in shape for many years. How has the Club benefitted your social life or professional life? Met one of my best friends at the Club, and he became an important lifelong business associate and special friend.

Name: Laurie Jacobson What does the Club mean to you and your family? We have been members for four years now. We joined initially because we were looking to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle during the rainy months and wanted a place for our kids to learn to swim and play tennis.Â We have made great friends through the tennis program and teams. The food is delicious and reliable, the fitness classes (especially Booty Barre and Pilates) are amazing, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Life in the Pacific Northwest would not be the same without the Bellevue Club. Thank you! 62 | august 2014 reflections

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B E L L E V U E C L U B | 35th Anniversary

Name: John Hannah Number of years at the Club: 35 What is your favorite memory made at the Club? Meeting my beautiful wife. What is the funniest memory made at the Club? The Honey Badgers. What is the most interesting conversation you’ve had at the Club? It was so interesting that I don’t recall. What is the No. 1 reason you continue to be a member? The Honey Badgers. How has the Club benefitted your health and wellness? More than I can say. How has the Club benefitted your social life or professional life? The Club has been a great source of entertainment both socially and professionally.

1984 Kim Chen placed 30th out of 61 swimmers in the 100-meter breast stroke in the Olympic Trials.

Name: Bill Neil Number of years at the Club: 20+ What is your favorite memory made at the Club? Working out with my great personal trainer, Amy Clarke, when recuperating from a very serious knee injury; without her help and enthusiasm, I may not have fully recovered. What is the funniest memory made at the Club? Once, when working out with Amy, I had a funny “needle pricking” sensation in my jockstrap! Upon examination, I found that my wife had been repairing one of the straps and there was, indeed, a needle in the garment that was poking me! Amy about died laughing! 1983

What is the most interesting conversation you’ve had at the Club? Speaking with a retired doctor who referred me to

an infectious disease specialist when he overheard me telling someone that I must have had a spider bite that wasn’t healing properly. Sure enough, the specialist he referred me to knew exactly what it was, diagnosed some ointment, and the rash immediately went away. This was after a dermatologist had no idea of how to take care of the situation. What is the No. 1 reason you continue to be a member? Great facility, great staff and wonderful, interesting members. How has the Club benefitted your health and wellness? Without it I’d be a sloth, unhappy and unchallenged. How has the Club benefitted your social life or professional life? I work out and sit next to friendly competitors and potential new clients on a daily basis; it keeps me at the top of my game. bellevue club august 2014 | 63

B E L L E V U E C L U B | 35th Anniversary

Name: Rick Leavitt Number of years at the Club: 35 What is your favorite memory made at the Club? There are too many to name, and they are all good. What is the funniest memory made at the Club? Probably playing racquetball with someone who thought that they could whip me. Did I have the last laugh? I left him on the floor exhausted. What is the most interesting conversation you’ve had at the Club? I have had so

many wonderful conversations over the years with other charter members. There are just too many to name.

after a hard workout. My physical being is in top-notch condition, says my cardiologist. Need I say more?

What is the No. 1 reason you continue to be a member? I thoroughly enjoy the camaraderie with all the old-timers. We have grown older together and have seen how we have changed in body and with less hair.

How has the Club benefitted your social life or professional life? I have met many wonderful and friendly people at the BAC, remember that name? Through the Club, my home-building company was able to obtain clients. I had many meetings in the library with clients and other professionals in my business circle. The atmosphere was upscale as was my clientele. A firstclass operation.

How has the Club benefitted your health and wellness? I have used the Club for tennis, racquetball, weight training, aerobics, cardio elliptical and a hot Jacuzzi

1984

Name: Max Lohn Number of years at the Club: Founding member What is your favorite memory made at the Club? My late wife and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary, October 31, 2002, in the Olympic Ballroom at the Club. What is the funniest memory made at the Club? Seeing a 77-year-old billionaire walking sans clothing to the showers. He looked just like the rest of us. What is the most interesting conversation you’ve had at the Club? After Men’s Night tennis, we meet at Round Table Pizza and solve the problems of the world. What is the No. 1 reason you continue to be a member? The camaraderie and playing tennis year-round. 1988 Benefits of machine versus free weights

How has the Club benefitted your health and wellness? I am 81 years old and still in pretty good physical condition. Amazingly, I often play with older players. How has the Club benefitted your social life or professional life? I don’t use it for business, but I have made many good friends here. bellevue club august 2014 | 65

F-STOP august 2014 Since the doors opened, the Bellevue Club has been documenting the athletic and social activity of our members.

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1. Sally Duppenthaler and mystery man, Halloween 1986 2. Brian Nash and Dave Johnson, 1986 3. Jan and Bill Fahlsing, 1993 4. Linda Wing, 1984 5. Raquel Shapiro, Bob and Talby Gelb and Gary Shapiro, 1994 6. Swim Team, 1992 7. 1984 Ball Boys, 1984 8. John Willingham & Perry Elsasser, 1992 9. Aranca Ehrenwald, Nick Calcagni, Virgina Asbell

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