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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
America’s greatest athletic club is extremely active with athletic, social, and educational programs. I trust you are taking advantage of the multiple experiences and opportunities that abound in the club!
Here are some of the key updates and more details on how you can get involved.
Board of Trustees Activities
The new committee year is underway, and the chairs have received their onboarding. All committees are being briefed on their board-assigned charges, which provide guidance for engaging on the club’s top strategic priorities. Vice President Victor Perry is working closely with staff and committee leadership to ensure clarity around expectations and deliverables. We thank all committee members for their commitment and contributions.
To support a more focused and effective governance model, the board decided to sunset two committees. The Human Resources Committee’s responsibilities are now handled by MAC staff and the Board of Trustees with a plan to utilize member subject matter experts when needed. The Pilates Committee has merged into the Group Exercise Committee and will now have representation on that team. We are grateful for the contributions of both committees.
The board approved a plan to relocate some fourth-floor staff offices to the MAC-owned Design Center PDX building, west of Providence Park. Long-term plans for new member spaces on the fourth floor are still in development, and we’re working with staff and committees exploring options like a centralized youth lounge and member-focused work areas. More details to come.
Sports Pub Renovation
It’s been 23 years since the pub was updated, and we’re about to launch a much needed remodel of this beloved space. Work begins in early June with an expected completion date in the fall. Furniture selection is complete, and final design colors and overall look being firmed up. We’ll have additional seating, plenty of large televisions, and a beautiful space we can enjoy for years. A visual concept board with renderings is available in front of the pub that represents the general design, though it is not the final product. Thank you to the member-run Ad Hoc Committee, led by Jim Hall, for the passion, time, and effort guiding this project.
Pergola Installation
Great news! Permits have been issued for the installation of a new pergola at the Sunset Bistro. Work is underway, and this structure will extend use of the space beyond the typical summer months. Read more about it along with summer dining updates on page 9.
Mother’s Day Events
Make it a MAC weekend celebrating mom! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, and the fun starts the day before with the Run Like a Mother 5K on Saturday, May 10. Follow it up with a delicious brunch on Sunday; there are three available seatings, and you can sign up for both events on the club’s website.
Lifelong Athlete
The Lifelong Athlete initiative continues to take shape as MAC aims to help members live well and stay active at every stage. As part of that evolution, the board is excited to play a role in testing out the new Performance Center and its enhanced health assessment tools. I’ll be participating in this health assessment soon (made my appointment for a month out so I can get in shape first!) For more on what’s coming, check out General Manager Charles Leverton’s column on the next page.
Respect & Kindness
As shared in recent Saturday Emails, one of this year’s focus areas is building a community for all members. Various MAC generations use the club in their own unique ways as they navigate their lifelong journeys, and the key to maintaining harmony is collective respect. We each have a right to our individual experiences while sharing a responsibility to allow our collective to thrive — together. That means being mindful that how we use the club can impact the experience of others. The board will be addressing club culture and focus on existing policies and rules to help reinforce this respectful community we all cherish. It’s about all of us upholding the decorum that makes MAC such a special place. Without this, we risk losing what sets this club apart.
As part of this effort, I encourage all members to take a moment to review the club rules, available at themac.com.
Thank you and see you around the club!
