134th Annual Meeting

PRESIDENT’S REPORT From the 134th Annual Meeting

By Andew Randles

The MAC Annual Meeting marks the new year in many ways. It is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our past achievements, closing the book on 2024, while looking ahead with anticipation to the exciting innovations on the horizon.

Indeed, 2024 was an exciting year for MAC — thanks to all of you. Serving on MAC committees and spending the past three years on the board, I have had the privilege to work alongside many of you, whose passion for this community is unmatched. All the accomplishments I share tonight are the result of members, committee volunteers, and current and previous board members, whose collective leadership continues to shape MAC for future generations.

We are also incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by the highest caliber of staff; without them, none of this work would be

possible. I would like to personally thank the staff and leadership team for all your efforts behind the scenes to make MAC a home away from home for so many of us here tonight.

In the past 12 months, we have seen major changes to our physical space. In the fall, we overhauled of our Fitness Room, introducing state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment. From dedicated Early Birds to members on a new fitness journey, this renovation, and the addition of our Fitness Concierge, creates a welcoming and accessible space to serve the Lifelong Athlete.

MAC boasts three world-class aquatic areas, serving competitive swimmers, water aerobics classes, and our youngest members learning water safety. We broke ground on a massive renovation of the Sun Deck Pool last September, addressing deferred maintenance while introducing a more modern,

usable space for our members. We are excited to share the new Sun Deck Pool just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

We have also completed the designs for the Reading Lounge and Sports Pub. The Reading Lounge will highlight one of the best views in Portland — MAC’s exclusive window into Providence Park. To increase functionality, the Sports Pub will undergo a much-needed revamp of this high-traffic space. A big thank you to the ad hoc committees that have been steering these facilities improvements.

As Jenny noted, I am also pleased to report that MAC is in a strong financial position. This year, we made the decision to increase new member initiation fees to mitigate inflation and other rising costs. We also updated our membership categories and introduced changes to benefit our intermediate members.

As I conclude my year as your president in approximately 10 minutes, I want to say thank you to the membership for your support, encouragement, and ideas. This past year has given me a unique window into the club. Whether reading your ideas and feedback through Sounding Boards — or hearing opportunities for improvement in real time from all my tennis friends — it has given me a deep understanding of your passions and the reasons you devote so much time and energy here at MAC. From social gatherings to athletics, I have loved seeing the countless ways our members connect at MAC.

To my fellow trustees, thank you for an incredible year. It has been an honor to serve alongside you. To our new officers and incoming class of trustees, I can’t wait to see what you have in store for the club.

With two young and very active daughters who consider MAC their second home, I look forward to spending more time this coming year sitting on the sidelines, watching them play sports, and fewer hours spent in meeting rooms.

Thank you again for the opportunity to serve as your president of the best club in the nation.

WILLIAM LEE RECEIVES 2025 PRESIDENT’S AWARD

The Multnomah Athletic Club is proud to announce that William Lee has been named the recipient of the 2025 President’s Award, an honor recognizing his outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to club athletics. Lee was presented with this prestigious award during the Annual Meeting.

Lee has been a member of MAC for nearly 20 years, and his contributions have had a lasting impact on the club. His exceptional leadership was particularly evident during his term as club president in 202021, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the clubhouse to close and athletic programs to come to a halt. Faced with unprecedented challenges, Lee responded with resilience and creativity, ensuring the preservation of MAC’s athletic traditions and community. Under his guidance, the club quickly adapted to the changing circumstances. He spearheaded the introduction of virtual fitness classes, transformed the Parking Structure into an outdoor gym, and supported teams with outdoor training opportunities. These efforts kept members engaged, maintained physical health, and ensured the continued competitiveness of club athletes, all while preserving the club’s spirit.

In addition to his leadership during the pandemic, Lee has served on numerous committees, including the Property, Group Exercise, Athletic, and Nominating Committees, as well as various ad hoc committees. His commitment to MAC has been unwavering, and his leadership has been instrumental in the club’s ongoing success.

ALEX PAGE HONORED WITH 2025 MCALPIN AWARD

Alexandra (Alex) Page was named the recipient of the prestigious McAlpin Award at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Named for the first president of MAC, Arthur B. McAlpin, the McAlpin Award is given each year to a member who shows the highest level of dedication and commitment to the club in the area of social activities. Congratulations to Page for her tireless efforts on behalf of the MAC community.

A member of the club for more than 30 years, Page’s first entry into the volunteer arena was as a parent volunteer in support of her young children’s swim team and social activities. Being a swim parent and volunteering at junior dances allowed her to spend time with her children, make new friends, and participate in the MAC community. Her commitment to making a difference at MAC increased as she joined the committee system more than 10 years ago. She has served on and been chair of the Social Activities and Member Events Committees, in addition to being part of MACorps and serving on the Holiday Decorating Committee, Ad Hoc Cultural & Heritage Committee, and Community & Heritage Committee.

On top of her committee service, Page has been a valued participant in decorating the club for the holidays. She estimates that she has done this for at least 15 years. One of her co-workers attests, “I know everyone benefits from her historic memories of holiday decorating, both because she knows the ways and whys things are done and she is willing to embrace new ideas.” During COVID, she helped make sure that the club holiday spirit could be viewed from the Turnaround. She was also one of the members who helped make contribution to the Rose Festival Porch Parade happen. She connected members with projects they could complete at home. Page also participates in one of Portland’s premier events, the dragon boat races. She is part of the Wasabi Paddling Club and participated in the International Dragon Boat Competition in Italy. She is also proud of her 10-year tenure as a Girl Scout leader when her girls were young.

Being a volunteer opens your world, she says, specifically about her MAC participation. Page adds that she has always enjoyed meeting new people, learning how the club works through her involvement in the different programs, and working with club staff. She is impressed at how much staff offers and how hard they work. Best of all, she likes making a difference in members’ club experience. She believes that keeping your commitments can make a real difference.