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IN THIS ISSUE
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Member Spotlight Member Christopher Leonard defines what the Missouri Athletic Club means to him, his family and his professional career at GATECO Development.
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Members can find in-person and electronic voting information for the upcoming election. Electronic voting begins May 2 and on-site voting at the Downtown Clubhouse begins May 5.
Good Fellowship Day
The MAC announces its’ new podcast show, Missouri Athletic Club Connections. Members can listen, watch and enjoy the show through all major social media and podcasting platforms.
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The MAC will host a
4 President’s Column
18 Athletics
5 Foundations
22 Youth Programs
variety of events this
6 General Manager Column
25 Wellness
spring to honor the
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28 Tech Update
upcoming golf season.
10 Financial Column
29 Clubs within the Club
To advertise, contact Kelsey Sims at 314-539-4459 or ksims@mac-stl.org.
Officers Angie Minges – President Aaron Pawlitz – Vice President Julie Ahrling – Second Vice President Duke Niedringhaus – Secretary Matt Gross – Treasurer
MAC Podcast
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Publisher – Angie Minges Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Kelsey Sims Communications Coordinator - Marina Fanning General Manager – Wallace L. Smith
Board of Governors
Congratulations to all attendees and participants on another successful Good Fellowship Day!
ON THE COVER
APRIL 2022
The Cherry Diamond Vol. 116/No. 4 (USPS: 102-560) is published monthly by the Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 231-7220. Subscription - $50 per year, subject to sales tax. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT ST. LOUIS, MO. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Cherry Diamond, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102
Swing into spring with the MAC Golf Club. The MAC golf season begins April 5 with the Masters at the MAC event followed by the Masters Brunch and a long list of golf outings.
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Class of 2022 Julie Ahrling, Matt Gross, Angie Minges, Duke Niedringhaus, Aaron Pawlitz Class of 2023 Steven Albart, E. Tracy Beckette, Brent Beumer, Justin Fowler, Christopher Swank Class of 2024 Carter Alexander, Mark McClanahan, Cheri McLaughlin, Mark Niemeyer, Neal Perryman
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UPCOMING EVENTS
April 5
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Masters at the MAC: Golf Club Kick Off DT Kick off the 2022 golf season with the Golf Club and special guest Jerome Harris, Director of Urban Golf of Greater St. Louis. Urban Golf Impacts align with the MAC’s Civic Engagement Mission. Come meet him and learn about it. 5:30 p.m. Event is complimentary.
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MAC Speaker Series Featuring Bob Chapman
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Come learn about leadership from top CEO Bob Chapman! Chapman was recently named the number three CEO in the world by Inc. and a Top 10 Social Capital CEO by International Business Times. 5:30 p.m. $95 per person for Members and their guests $75 per person for MAC Associate Members $35 per person for MBA Students To become a sponsor, contact Katie Maurer at kmaurer@mac-stl.org.
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MAC PAC Masters Brunch
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Enjoy a special egg hunt at the West Clubhouse. There will be the Easter Bunny, prizes, a buffet and more. Bring cameras for photos with the bunny. Rain or shine! Sold out
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Easter Brunch
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Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch with the family at the West and Downtown Clubhouses. Downtown Clubhouse: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Easter Bunny and petting zoo - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 314-539-4470 to register for Downtown West Clubhouse: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 314-539-4444 ext. 7430 to register for West For both: Adults: $36.95, per person plus Club charge Children: $16.95, per person plus Club charge Children under 4: Gratis
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Enjoy brunch while watching the Masters Golf Tournament at the Downtown Clubhouse. Creative golf attire is encouraged. Signature/credit card bar with an option to upgrade bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. A silent auction will support the MAC Sports Foundation benefiting the CSC. 12-4 p.m. $35 per person, MAC PAC Social Club Members $40 per person, other Members and guests
USBWA College Basketball Awards DT The U.S. Basketball Writers Association and the Missouri Athletic Club are partnering to present awards to the top names in men’s and women’s college basketball. 5:45 p.m. $175 per person
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Easter Egg Hunt
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Enjoy the Apollo Spring Show featuring 80’s themed music in the Art Lounge. Donations for the MAC CSC are encouraged. 6 p.m. - Cocktails (Signature/ credit card bar) 7 p.m. – Program
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All Members are invited to meet and mix with your fellow Members on the Downtown Clubhouse rooftop before the MAC Election in May. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Event is complimentary.
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April 5: Announcement of the 2022 Election Board of Governor Candidates: Watch for candidate and election notices in the Club emails. The candidate posting will take place at 12 p.m. April 25: The Board of Governor Campaigns begin! April 28: Election Rooftop Happy Hour - Meet the candidates for the Board. May 2: Electronic voting goes live May 5: Experience MAC camaraderie at its best by participating in the gauntlet and voting for your favorite candidates at the annual Club election! Downtown Clubhouse. In-person voting: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Gauntlet hours: 3-6 p.m. Dinner buffet and election announcement: 7-7:30 p.m.
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Mother's Day Brunch
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious brunch at either Clubhouse. West Clubhouse: To register, contact 314-539-4444 ext. 7430 or lberkowitz@mac-stl.org Downtown Clubhouse: To register, call 314-539-4470 or downtownevents@mac-stl.org for the Downtown Clubhouse starting at 10 a.m. April 11. For both: Adults - $36.95 plus Club charge Children (Ages 5-12) - $16.95 plus Club charge Children 4 and under - Gratis
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During this meeting in the Crystal Room, discuss current issues pertaining to the MAC and its Board of Governors. 5:30 p.m.
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Father-Daughter Banquet
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Gather for some quality father-daughter time at the annual banquet featuring dinner, music, dancing, photos and carriage rides. $10 per person carriage ride. 5:30-7 p.m. – Reception, photos, and carriage rides 7-8 p.m. – Dinner 8-10 p.m. – Dancing Ages 12 and over: $39.95, plus Club charge Ages 11 and under: $28.95, plus Club charge Reservations open online at 10 a.m. on April 19. Carriage rides register by phone only at 314-539-4470.
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Put on your “Derby best” for a Kentucky Derby party co-sponsored by the MAC Associates, the Mark Twain Society and the Women’s Initiative Group. Price includes hors d’oeuvres, drink specials and games. $25 per person 1:30 p.m. – Cocktails (Signature/credit card bar) 5:30 p.m. – Race viewing
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mac-stl.org No-shows will be charged in full. Please call with your own reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the event to avoid a one-third charge. All events held in the Missouri Room require business attire unless otherwise specified.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT fter a long winter, spring is finally here! The air is getting warmer. The grass is turning green. Easter decorations are popping up around the city. And the Cardinals are officially back! With all that being said, my favorite part of spring is all of the exciting events that happen around the Club at this time! This year, we have quite the lineup of events for you to enjoy at the Club starting with a new installment of the MAC Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 6, which will feature top CEO Bob Chapman of Barry-Wehmiller. Chapman is known for his innovative approach to running a business and leadership styles. I encourage everyone in leadership or who aspires to be a leader to attend! I look forward to seeing many of you at the event. Also, one of my personal favorite events — the Club’s 2022/23 Board of Governor’s Election – kicks off later this month on April 25. The election is a very important time at the MAC as the membership at large will choose our future leaders. One of my favorite events during the election is the Election Rooftop Happy Hour on April 28! As we head toward Election Day, I hope everyone will take the chance to get to know their candidates and vote. Candidates will be announced very soon on April 5! Don’t forget, you can also be a part of Club leadership by participating in one of the Club’s committees. If you are interest in a committee assignment, please reach out to Gena Willis at gwillis@mac-stl.org to express your interest. As activity picks up at the Club this spring, the MAC is looking for exceptional workers to join our staff to assist in providing our Members with top-notch experiences. With the Jack Buck Grille’s reopening happening soon, hopefully by the end of May, in addition to all of the exciting projects planned for West Clubhouse dining beginning in May as well, the Club is especially looking for experienced servers and hosts to bring quality service to our Members and their guests. If you have a friend or family member that you believe would be a good fit, please encourage them to check out the Club’s employment page at macstl.aaimtrack.com/jobs to apply! As I have mentioned in my last few columns, our Club membership has been growing at an impressive rate! While our new Members begin their journey at the Club, I ask that all sponsors (both proposers and seconders) continue to reach out to the Members they supported! Our Membership team has done an amazing job of helping our newest additions learn the Club, but fellow Members can be especially big assets to helping them get acclimated to the MAC and its various facets. We have many events happening in April so it’s a good time to bring a new Member our to meet other Members.
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Member Highlight: This month, I would like to highlight those Members involved in the Women’s Initiative Group. The Women’s Initiative Group started in 2011. The group was formed under the Membership Committee leadership chair and past Governor Bob Hagnauer. At the time, it was led by Past Governor Judith Hanses. The group’s mission is to provide female Members opportunity for fitness, social, professional and philanthropic engagements to support the Club’s vision. The group does a fantastic job of connecting members and creating fun events, including their signature event — the Women of Distinction Luncheon. This event honors seven local women who have been outstanding in business, civic engagement, and philanthropic programs. They have demonstrated excellence, growth, grit and empathy while mentoring the next generation of women leaders. The group has grown exponentially since I have joined the Club in 2015. I’m grateful for the group as I have met many of my MAC friends and found many mentors within the group. It’s also where I began my MAC leadership journey, so it holds a special place in my heart. It’s a great group to consider if you are looking to get more involved in the MAC. Please join me in thanking all the members of Women’s Initiative Group for their selfless service to the MAC. Also, a special thanks to the current Women’s Initiative Group Chair, Jodi Petersen, for her leadership as well as those who came before her including Anna DeSaix, Governor Becky Kingston, Past Governor Judith Hanses, Lisa Fusz and many others. The MAC is a better place, and I am a better person, because of each one of you! Members of the 2021/22 Women’s Initiative Group include Jodi Petersen, Governor Julie Ahrling, Kayla Alexander, Jenn Beatty, Cassie Berger, Helen Blake, Erica Bouchard, Carrie Burrgraf, Sarah Conners, Jenny Dembiec, Anna DeSaix, Governor Justin Fowler, Kimberly Gannon, Jennifer Griesedieck, Governor Judith Hanses, Madeline Hantak, Sami Hantak, Ally Healey, Lauren Hieger, Alyssa Jacobsmeyer, Genevieve, Cynthia Kirkpatrick, Ronda Ladig, Emily McCartney, Governor Cheri McLaughlin, Alicia McMachan, Cameron Moore, Madelyn Moore, Governor Duke Niedringhaus, Margaret Pate White, Jen Pawlitz, Genna Pennington, Sarah Perez, Jen Pruett, Bridget Rupert, Tara Beffa, Patricia Shannon, Kate Suggs, Kathleen Tallis, Maureen Werner and Lisa York. Please have a wonderful April at the MAC. If you see me around the Club, make sure you stop me and introduce yourself. I’m excited for the future of the Missouri Athletic Club and proud to tell everyone I am a Member of this exceptional Club.
Angie Minges, President Missouri Athletic Club
MAC FOUNDATIONS CORNER | Leaving a Legacy
ARE YOU AT LEAST 70 1/2 YEARS OF AGE? If so, you are eligible to do a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA or 401(k) plan and save taxes! Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a very easy and convenient way to distribute charitable contributions to your favorite charities (501c3 entities) and save taxes at the same time. One of our Members recently decided to make a $25,000 QCD from one of his tax-deferred accounts (IRA or 401k) to the MAC Sports Foundation (which was very much appreciated!). If the Member had withdrawn the $25,000 from his tax-deferred account, he would have had to pay taxes on the $25,000. By making the distribution directly from his tax-deferred account, no taxes were due and the MAC Sports Foundation received the entire $25,000 (rather than the after-tax amount). If you would like to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution, contact the company where your IRA or 401k plan resides, and provide the dollar amount you want to contribute and the following information: MAC Sports Foundation, 405 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63102; tax identification number: 43-1587269.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact: Larry Absheer Director of Advancement 314-604-3890 or labsheer@mac-stl.org
We appreciate your generosity …
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LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER n the one hundred plus years since the MAC opened its doors, we have witnessed a variety of different events, both internally and globally, that have brought both challenges and innovations to the Club. Thankfully, after facing the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have come out on top with more Members in our ranks than we’ve had in a very long time! That being said, the Club now faces the new challenge of inflation. In the past year, we have seen an increase in the cost of living such as the price of food, insurance and many other operational expenses including a 72% increase in the cost of gas to run the laundry, steam rooms and heat our buildings. We are fortunate that the Club is experiencing so much new activity and will do all we can to keep the costs down for our Members. As time approaches for the Board of Governors Election in May, I am reminded of the saying “elections have consequences.” I have found that each individual who leads our Club comes with a unique set of passions and strengths that have driven the MAC into the future. With lawyers, it seems that we focus on reviewing our bylaws and policies. Likewise, with accountants, we shift our focus to our financials. This year, with the leadership of President Minges among other Governors like Mark McClanahan, we have been developing a clearer brand strategy for our Members, staff and community. Beginning in the fall of 2021, the Board along with the Branding Task Force worked diligently to discover, or rediscover, the true vision of the MAC as well as articulate who the Club is, what we stand for and how this drives our culture. As an organization with many different offerings and assets, we dove into what the core values and assets of the MAC truly are. With the help of Member surveys, we were able to develop a clear and concise vision and mission statement that we are excited to share. This brand refresh discovery of the MAC will help us articulate a shared identity and inherent purpose that drives both our everyday and future work. This refresh will begin with our employees and permeate through all facets of the Club including service, events, facilities, programming, staffing and more. We are so thankful to our leadership for all the hard work they’ve done over the past year and look forward
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to seeing the MAC take on a purposeful journey with measurable results of this very soon. Vision: To be the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations. Mission: To create extraordinary experiences in all aspects of club life in the spirit of excellence, service, and tradition. A key aspect of our new mission is making the MAC an entity that enriches the lives of each and every Member. We believe that our Club is a place to help Members be their best selves through offering extraordinary experiences that enhance all aspects of their lives. One such aspect of this is service. The Club has always been involved in the local community, and over the years, we have sought more opportunities to give back. Last year, our Member Alex Brockman, introduced us to the Urban Golf program, a program that helps youth in urban St. Louis be successful beyond high school by exposing them to the sport and community of golf. This is a great partnership for the MAC since it aligns with our civic engagement mission to support groups that positively shape the growth and success of the city of St. Louis. The program’s director Jerome Harris will be at the April 5 Masters at the MAC: Golf Club Kickoff to share more about Urban Golf and how Members can help get involved with the program! You can learn more about our work with Urban Golf as well as other upcoming golf activities on pages 16 and 17. This is just one example of aligning with exceptional people and enriching lives for generations. A special thanks to the 150+ Members and staff who participated in our focus groups and “did the work” to uncover who the MAC really is. Words mean a lot, and I believe we should all strive to bring the words and themes of our vision and mission to everyday life, both at the MAC and within our community. See you at the Club!
Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club
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Ambersley, Michael of World Wide Technology and Ambersley, Lauren Brantingham, Travis of New+Found and Brantingham, Hannah of Principia School Budde, Erin of United Way Worldwide and Wolchock, Richard Burcham, John of Farmers Insurance Bush, Frank of VMware and Bush, Angela of Wolters Kluwer
Florentin, Mary Clare, self-employed consultant Fluchel, Brian of A.C. Trucking & Lorna Express and Fluchel, Leza Foster, Brian of St. Louis Metro Police Department and Foster, Rowena of Ohlendorf Dental Lab Hagnauer, Aimee of Perficient, Inc. Jaeger, Kathleen of BJC Medical Group Jaeger, Christopher of Hogan Transportation Komlos, Kaelan of Flooring Systems, Inc. Kraizer, Theodore of American Bank of Missouri and Kraizer, Sheila of Rockwood Shutters Kurtz, Nathaniel Milicevic, Vuk of MiTek Moore, Brandon of Midwest Concrete Constructors and Moore, Mackenzy of George Butler Associates Platon, Eduardo of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Cook, Anthony of Lutheran Hour Ministries and Cook, Elizabeth
Rohlfing, Elise of Anheuser-Busch InBev and Rohlfing, Christian of Anheuser-Busch InBev
Cowley, Jeffrey of Central Trust Company and Cowley, Harrah of SmythsonYork
Searcy, Curtis of Parkside Financial Bank and Trust and Searcy, Shannon
Crites, Adam of Advanced Communications and Crites, Brandi of Advanced Communications
Shanker, Jonathan of CliftonLarsonAllen
Cunningham, James of Deloitte Consulting LLC and Cunningham, Elizabeth of Deloitte Consulting LLC Dougherty, Molly of Sandberg Phoenix and Krieshauser, Dylan of The Bruning Law Firm
Shultz, Brice of Argos Capital Partners Stotts, Brian of ISC Contracting Wade, Joshua of Marathon TS
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Chris Leonard CD: When did you join the MAC and how did you find out about it? CL: I joined the MAC in October 2021. I found out about it through friends and colleagues that are current Members. CD: What stood out to you about the MAC that resulted in you joining? CL: I was attracted to the fact that this Club has such a nice variety of Members, young families and great legacies of generations that have been Members for many decades. CD: As a Member, what is the most memorable event you have attended so far at the MAC? CL: The Breakfast with Santa was a great time! My family and I attended the Downtown Clubhouse breakfast this past December. I reconnected with many lifelong friends and acquaintances and met new people and families. We have also enjoyed MACtivities on Friday nights at the West Clubhouse. CD: When you are at either Clubhouse, where do you typically find yourself spending the most time? CL: My wife, Laura, enjoys the fitness classes, yoga, boot camp and many others because of the awesome instructors. I enjoy the fitness center and occasionally the Stan Musial Grille and the 1903 bar. The grille and bar are great places to meet up with friends or go for a date night. CD: What is something unique you add to our wonderful group of Members? CL: I enjoy many sports and I always look forward to playing in the men’s basketball league. I enjoy coaching kids, but also work with seniors in my professional career. CD: What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the name Missouri Athletic Club? Why? CL: Classy. The Club has a great balance of social activities and amenities while offering exceptional programs and superb facilities for sports and exercises for all ages. The Club hires professional and experienced coaches, instructors and staff, which results in the Clubhouses running smoothly.
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CD: Tell us a little bit about you and your role with GATECO Development and Gatesworth? CL: I am a civil engineer from Rolla (Missouri S&T) and graduated with my master’s degree from Washington University here in St. Louis while working in commercial construction management. My role at GATECO started in 2016 and has entailed directing our internal development and construction company that builds upscale independent living senior living communities, as well as assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing communities at the Gatesworth, McKnight Place and Parc Provence locations. Currently, my focus includes overseeing our development and construction, maintenance department and to work with our leasing and marketing teams to continue to successfully maintain and improve the dynamic world that we live in. CD: How has the MAC impacted your professional career? CL: I enjoy hearing people’s stories, getting to know folks and making connections. The MAC is a nice and casual environment to network and socialize, which leads to mutual opportunities to do business. At the Club, I am given the connections to help people find the right fit for their needs in whatever life stage they or a family member are in at the current time. CD: What do you enjoy most about your position? CL: [I enjoy] the people, the many hats I get to wear and being challenged to manage and nurture a wide range of operational flow. I am proud to contribute to the wonderful and family-oriented culture that is unlike any other business in the St. Louis area or country. CD: Outside of work and the Club, what does life look like for you? CL: My wife Laura and I have four kids, ages 10, nine, seven and four. We love outdoor adventures, spending time with family, supporting charities and being with friends in the community. F
CLU B EL ECTION VOTING INFORMAT IO N Balloting for the election of five (5) Members to serve the regular term of three (3) years on the Board of Governors will begin electronically on Monday, May 2, by logging into the MAC website any time after 8 a.m. On-site voting will be available at the Downtown Clubhouse on May 5, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Gauntlet hours are from 3-6 p.m. If you are unable to vote electronically or in person, you may request a mail-in absentee ballot after Friday, April 15. Mail-in ballots must be received at the Downtown Clubhouse no later than 5 p.m. on May 5. Only Resident, Fellowship, Emeritus Life and Associate Members in good standing and not in arrears are permitted to vote. Absentee ballot votes and paper ballot votes must be cast on the Official Ballot. No ballot will be counted that is marked with more or less than five (5) names. The five candidates receiving the most votes will be elected. The Downtown Clubhouse will serve a complimentary buffet dinner on Election Day from 5-8 p.m. for all voting Members in the Eads Room and the Missouri Room. The cost of the Election Day buffet is $40 inclusive for everyone other than voting MAC Members. Election winners will be announced in the Missouri Room as soon as results become available.
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SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT February marked the end of the first six months of the Club’s fiscal year. Year-to-date the Club has experienced strong performance in the following areas: F Member headcount reached 2,479 which was 123 better than budget and 338 ahead of last February F Dues revenue was $4,365,000 which was nearly $100,000 ahead of plan F Initiations fees were $75,000 more than budget, coming in at $245,000 F Overnight Rooms revenue came in $61,000 over budget at $489,000, with an average room rate of $102 F Profit for the Rooms department was $177,000, beating budget by $98,000 and last year by $253,000 F West Pro Shop revenue continues to set records, coming in at $317,000 for the six months compared to a budget of $277,000 and last year’s $285,000Other benchmarks include: F Net Operating Cash Flow (net income before depreciation) for the first half of the fiscal year totaled $1,015,000, which was $48,000 ahead of budget and $62,000 ahead of last year Other benchmarks include: F Downtown Food & Beverage revenues exceeded last year’s revenues by $1,086,000 coming in at $2,106,000, although this is $119,000 less than budget F West Food & Beverage is experiencing similar performance, coming in at $1,461,000, which is $691,000 better than last year but $72,000 less than budget F Operating revenue totaled nearly $5,750,000, which was just $60,000 less than budget but $2,533,000 better than last year (see graph)
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F Unallocated costs were $4,547,000 which was $105,000 more than budget F The line of credit balance was zero F The Club’s long-term bank debt was $5,915,000 Financial results for the first half of the fiscal year were favorable in large part due to strong membership recruitment activity and initiation fees. Looking forward, the Club’s management and senior staff are keeping an eye on inflation, supply shortages and increasing labor costs. Your continued support of the MAC is key to our continued financial success. Thank you! If you have any questions regarding the Club’s finances, please contact the Club’s Chief Financial Officer, Pam Roth, at 314-539-4400 or proth@mac-stl.org.
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Have an Egg-cellent Easter at the MAC! Since the Club’s inception, MAC families have celebrated holidays at the Club. This Easter, treat your family to a memorable experience. The MAC is offering special events to commemorate the holiday with your friends and family. The Easter Egg Hunt will be at the West Clubhouse on Saturday, April 16. The egg hunt will include an appearance by the Easter Bunny, prizes and a breakfast or lunch buffet. The breakfast buffet will be served from 8 a.m.-9:45 a.m. and the Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. For the afternoon hunt, lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 1:15 p.m. On Easter Sunday, April 17, the Downtown and West Clubhouses will offer its traditional Easter Brunch. The West Clubhouse Easter Brunch will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. To make a reservation, contact Lauren Berkowitz at (314)539-4444 ext. 7430 or lberkowitz@mac-stl.org. The Downtown Clubhouse Easter Brunch will feature an appearance by the Easter Bunny, candy and a petting zoo. Brunch will be served in the Missouri Room from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Members are encouraged to bring their cameras to take pictures of the Easter Bunny and the petting zoo from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. To make a reservation, contact Downtown Reservations at downtownevents@ mac-stl.org or 314-539-4470. Reservations will not be online. F
Featured Artist Exhibition MIKE RIGHT ST. LOUIS CARDINALS OFFICIAL SCORECARD ARTIST During April and May, the Club is honored and excited to have original works on display in both Clubhouse lobbies from artist Mike Right, the St. Louis Cardinals Official Scorecard Artist. For the first time, 12 individually framed scorecard designs are for sale exclusively during this exhibition to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Jack Buck Grille and our love for baseball season. Right is an accomplished illustrator with extensive experience in sports-related and vintage style art. He also creates high-impact commercial illustrations such as theme park maps, children’s book art, package illustrations, icons and logos for clients such as SeaWorld, Panera, Nestle-Purina, Still630, AnheuserBusch, Kraft, Coca-Cola and many more. After graduating from Washington University in St.
Louis with a B.F.A. in Illustration, Right went on to work at Louis London/Momentum as their in-house illustrator. There he provided diverse style commercial illustrations for a large range of clientele. This too is where he met his lovely wife and Creative Director, Dina. In 2003, Right was given the assignment of creating the cover design and illustration for the St. Louis Cardinals Official Scorecard. Being a fifth-generation St. Louisan as well as a life-long Cardinals fan and scorekeeper, the project was certainly in his wheelhouse. Referencing vintage covers from the past, Mike developed his rendition of the Cardinals bird that honors past traditions yet speaks to today’s fans. Currently, Right works from his home studio in St. Louis with his wife Dina and their own four avid Cardinal fans. This is where he can be seen working day and night creating commercial illustrations for both local and global clients. APRIL 2022 F 11
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The much-anticipated 17th annual Boxing Championship, sponsored by Midwest Regional Bank, took place in the Missouri Room on Thursday, Feb. 24. When tickets went on sale, Members were ecstatic and the event sold out in the minutes of the general admission opening up. The evening began with cocktails and cigars in the Downtown Clubhouse lobby and Art Lounge. This was followed by dinner in the Missouri Room around the ring. Finally,
at 8 p.m., the Apollos sang the National Anthem, the lights dimmed, and the main event began! Governor Justin Fowler was the emcee for this event, which consisted of matchups between accomplished and promising boxers from both local and out-of-state gyms. Attendees were treated to 10 riveting bouts of sweeping uppercuts and corkscrew punches while the spirit of the Members in the room encouraged boxers to not give up the match. F
TOP: BOXERS THROW PUNCHES LEFT AND RIGHT TO DETERMINE THE CHAMPION; CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: A BOXER RESTS BEFORE BEGINNING ANOTHER ROUND; THIS MISSOURI ROOM WAS FILLED FROM WALL TO WALL CHEERING ON THE ATHLETES; THE APOLLOS POSE FOR A PHOTO AFTER SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM TO BEGIN THE BOXING MATCHES; GOV. STEVEN ALBART POSES WITH THE MAC CHAMPIONSHIP BELT; GOV. TRACY BECKETT AND HIS FRIEND ENJOY THE COCKTAIL HOUR PRIOR TO THE MATCHES. 12 F CHERRY DIAMOND
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AROUND THE CLUB
THE MAC WELCOMES TOP CEO,
Bob Chapman
Wednesday, April 6 F 5:30 p.m. Downtown Clubhouse The MAC Speaker Series is elated to welcome top CEO and leadership expert Bob Chapman as the next speaker. Chapman is the Chairman and CEO of St. Louis, MO-based Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion global capital equipment business with more than 12,000 team members. He was recently named the number three CEO in the world in an Inc. magazine article and a Top 10 Social Capital CEO by International Business Times. Chapman will challenge traditional thinking on how to run a business and build effective leadership skills. He’ll offer simple yet groundbreaking ideas on creating meaningful work environments and corporate cultures grounded in people-centric leadership. Register online to learn more about Chapman’s ‘Truly Human Leadership’ style. F
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pring is in the air and the Golf Club is ready to begin its long-awaited season. Starting with Masters at the MAC on April 5 and ending the season on Sept. 11 at the PGA Champions Tour, the MAC Golf Club has a packed schedule full of
opportunities. Clean your clubs and grab a fellow Member because it is officially golf season! 16 F CHERRY DIAMOND
M A C F E AT U R E MAC Partners with Urban Golf Urban Golf of Greater St. Louis is preparing youth in Urban St. Louis to be successful beyond high school and exposing them to the vast community of golf. Founder Jerome Harris has secured partnerships and support from Gateway PGA Reach, Nike and the St. Louis Public School District. He opened the first UGOLF classroom in Clyde Miller Academy on North Grand in the Fall of 2021. This 2021-22 school year, UGOLF, has 40 high school students participating in afterschool programming, meeting twice a week. Harris works with these students to build connection, trust and mentorship while introducing golf instruction, sportsmanship and exposing these teens to new possibilities. He is also collaborating with teachers to tie golf benefits into classroom curricula and introduce various career paths connected to the game of golf. With the support of his partner organizations,
Harris plans to expand UGOLF across all SLPS schools. UGOLF’s impact directly aligns with the Club’s civic engagement mission to prioritize community partnerships that positively shape the growth and success of the city of St. Louis, especially programs targeting the city’s youth. Special shout-out to the MAC Golf Club for leading the way in our Club-wide support for UGOLF programming by raising $5,000 to sponsor all 40 UGOLF students with official UGOLF uniforms. The Club has invited Jerome Harris to speak at Masters at the MAC on April 5. There, Harris will share information about UGOLF. Those who are unable to attend are encouraged to listen to a special golf episode on the Missouri Athletic Club Connections podcast to learn more about Harris, UGOLF and Member Alex Brockman’s involvement with the program. Missouri Athletic Club Connections can be found on all major podcasting platforms and MAC social media platforms including YouTube. To learn more about connecting with UGOLF Students, please contact Kara Kelpe, Membership Development Executive, at kkelpe@macstl.org or 314539-4408. F
MASTERS AT THE MAC Kick off the golf season on Tuesday, April 5 with MAC’s Golf Club while they highlight upcoming events and opportunities for linksmen. These opportunities include the PGA Champions Tour (volunteer opportunity), Glen Echo Dual Membership, and rare opportunities to play some of the top courses in the country. Also, commemorate the late Bob Goalby with Jay Randolph Jr. and learn about the Urban Golf League’s impact on Children in the St. Louis Public School system from director Jerome Harris. 5:30 p.m. The event is complimentary with a signature/credit card bar. Register online.
2022 Golf Club League Calendar APRIL F Tuesday, April 5, Golf Season Kickoff: Masters at the MAC (Downtown Clubhouse) MAY F Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, Prairie Dunes Country Club (Hutchinson, Kansas - limited availability) F Thursday, May 26, Birds and Bogies XI (Strathalbyn and Glen Echo) JUNE F Wednesday, June 15 (TBD) F Saturday, June 18, All MAC Member Play Day (Dalhousie Golf Club) Contact Dalhousie directly for reservations at 573-332-0818 ext. 309 JULY F Thursday, July 21, MAC Ryder Cup (Glen Echo Country Club) AUGUST F Thursday, Aug. 4 (St. Albans) F Thursday, Aug. 18 (TBD) F Monday, Aug. 29, Preservation Foundation Golf Tournament SEPTEMBER F Thursday, Sept. 1, MAC Golf Club Championship (Glen Echo) Scratch Division to have Final Match F Sept. 5-11, PGA Tour Champions - Ascension Charity Classic (Norwood Hills CC) (volunteer opportunity) MAC Golf Club Members will be notified of event details two weeks prior to each event. Special events at MAC’s partnered clubs will be announced throughout the season. For more information about the MAC Golf Club, contact Chair Tim Powers, 314-922-8958 or trpowers7@yahoo. com. To sign up for the MAC Golf Club, contact Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402 or kmaurer@mac-stl.org APRIL 2022 F 17
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2022 Summer Junior Tennis Information (May 31-Aug. 8) Summer Morning Performance Tennis F High/peak/elite performance athletes F Monday-Thursday, 9-11 a.m. F Matchplay on Fridays F Members: $170 per week, $40 per day F Guests: $210 per week, $50 per day F Location: Ladue Middle School BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE TENNIS CAMPS (AGES 7-14) F Orange/green/intermediate athletes F Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. F Members: $270 per week F Guests: $310 per week F If a player cannot attend a full week but wants to participate on certain days, contact cstevenson@mac-stl.org. F Location: West Clubhouse
RED BALL (AGES 4-6) F Monday-Friday F 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. F $100 per player per week F Players who sign up cannot switch between times. If a player cannot attend a full week but wants to participate on certain days, contact cstevenson@mac-stl.org. F Location: West Clubhouse
ADULT TENNIS
Game Night
Friday, April 29 F 7-8:30 p.m. West Clubhouse F $25 per player
Join the MAC for a night of laughter, tennis and drinks!
CONTACT
Reach out to Conner Stevenson at cstevenson@mac-stl.org for any questions and register online via the Tennis and Pickleball Calendar.
Price includes one beer or wine. To register, contact Scott Stutz at 314- 539-4411 or sstutz@mac-stl.org.
G O O D F E L L O W S H I P D AY On Feb. 19, Members gathered in the Downtown Clubhouse to participate in a long-standing MAC event, Good Fellowship Day. Athletic events included a bench press, pull-up and three-point shooting competitions to name a few. After the athletic events and fitness classes, Members gathered for lunch in the Sportsman’s Club. Congratulations to all who participated in the competitions. The winners are listed below. ROWING EVENT WINNERS F Female (39 and under) Lightweight division: Rachel Barr - 500 meters 1:45.9 seconds (best female 500-meter time of the day) F Male (39 and under) Lightweight division: Gavin Lawhorn 500 meters 1:24.0 seconds F Male (39 and under) Heavyweight division: Ryan Schaben 500 meters 1:21.1 seconds (best male 500-meter time of the day) F Male (40+) Lightweight division: Rob Wunderlich Jr. - 500 meters 1:25.1 seconds AND 2000 meters 6:28.2 seconds (best male 2000-meter time of the day) THREE-POINT SHOT EVENT WINNER Congratulations to champion Luke Bumgarner for his successful attempt in the three-point competition by making all 10 out of 10 shots. BENCH PRESS EVENT WINNERS F Female, 148 lb. weight class: Rachel Barr - 115 lbs. (Best female max lift of the day) F Male, 198 lb. weight class: Cody Reinberg - 315 lbs. F Male, 220 lb. weight class: Clark Costello - 335 lbs. (Best male max lift of the day) F Male, 275 lb. weight class: Landon Turley - 275 lbs.
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GRAB YOUR RACQUETS Squash Summer Camps
June 6-10, 13-17, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5 and 8-12 Beginner junior (ages 7-10) F 8:30-9:30 a.m. F Member $150, Guest $200 Intermediate (ages 10-15) F 9:30-11 a.m. F Member $300, Guest $400 Advanced (ages 14+) F 12:30-3:30 p.m. F Member $425, Guest $525 Contact Alex Ingham at aingham@mac-stl.org to register.
Drop, Drive and Doublehit to the Championship! Congratulations to the MAC squash singles and doubles champions! By Squash Pro Alex Ingham. Singles Club Champions
Doubles Club Champions
A: Henry Byrne beat Stephen Douglass 11 to 6, 11 to 7 and 12 to 10. Both Henry Byrne and Stephen Douglass played in their first Club Championship final! Both players began to settle in with long-drawnout rallies and a fast pace. Douglass started well at 4 to 2, picking off a short length from Byrne. In the third game, Byrne was up 7 to 5 and Douglass needed to break the momentum. With the score at 10 to 10, a tiebreaker, Byrne kept his cool and surged to the finish line to close out with tidy tight squash ending with 12 to 10 in three games.
A: Pat Dolan and Craig Parker beat Chris Connell and Mark Kornfeld 15 to 14, 15 to 9 and 15 to 12. A different lineup to the previous year’s finals, in the semis Cone and Kornfeld took out last year’s finalists Gaertner and Suggs in a tight 3 to 2. A tough ask for the new contenders on paper, they would have to execute a very shrewd, tactical game, starving the weapons of Parker and Dolan’s offense. Parker and Dolan punished loose balls, which went unanswered. The work from previous games took its toll and Parker rolled out a proper backhand reverse. The game ended 3 to 0, Parker and Dolan.
B: Derek Rallo beat Marty Fitz 8 to 11, 11 to 4, 12 to 10 and 11 to 9. In the first game, Rallo was up 6 to 3 only to serve out, then= the momentum switched. Fitz forced it in short from the first shot of the rally and rattled the tin, gifting the second to Rallo at 11 to 4. In the fourth game, Fitz snuck ahead 9 to 8 and threw in a random attempted reverse angle which sailed into the tin 9 to 9. Rallo pushed up in front, cutting off a couple of consecutive volley combinations and caught Fitz out. Rallo took it to 11 to 9 in four games! C: James Merenda beat Dan Tlapek 11 to 2, 11 to 6 and 11 to 2. Merenda was on a mission to claim his first singles club championship. Tlapek’s length was too short, leaving himself open. Merenda took full advantage of the loose balls, pinging the corners and using his speed to counter punch. Entertaining rallies, both players were able to retrieve corner to corner, but Merenda continued his fine tournament run and shut the show down 3 to 0. D: Kurt Wunderlich beat Hunter Brown 11 to 9, 11 to 3 and 13 to 11. *Alex Ingham refereeing on the other court.
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B: Jeff Bucheck and Marco Bertarelli beat Dan Healey and Tim Engelmeyer 6 to 15, 15 to 14, 15 to 5 and 15 to 14. Engelmeyer to Healey are fast out the blocks, both on their forehand sides, a tough combo of raw southpaw power and speed pulled away 1 to 0. In game two, Bucheck and Bertarelli, started to tame the pace, placing the ball high and wide standing forward, 14 to 14. In game four, Healey flipped the switch and started off well with great lobs and soft-touch short volley drops, exposing Buchek’s movement forward resulting in 10 to 6. Bertarelli and Bucheck cashed in on a concentrated slight drop, winning eight points in a row. With nowhere to go, a deep long edgy rally forced a miss-hit from the Healey racquet. Match was Buchek and Bertarelli 3 to 1! C: Reed and Andrew Montgomery beat Trevor McDonagh and Dan Tlapek 15 to 12, 13 to 15, 15 to 11 and 15 to 6. D: Taylor and Drennan Bailey beat Cameron Stubbs and Lan Sansone 3 to 1.
Swimming toward Success Members have been busy swimming multiple miles each month throughout 2021. Each month, the swimmer with the most recorded miles was crowned swimmer of the month. To qualify, Members recorded the miles they swam at the Club. 2021 Swimmer of the Month Jan. – Ed Gilkerson, 41.8 miles Feb. – Megan Heinsz, 33 miles March – Gabe Gore, 45 miles April – Tom Hilton, 38.5 miles May – Michelle Haley, 20.6 miles June – Rick Lodewyck, 20.6 miles July – Tom Cohen, 20.57 miles Aug. – Dave Nester, 19 miles Sept. – Karl Holderle, 13.9 miles Oct. – Sheila Hunsicker, 13.2 miles Nov. – Brian Mueller, 22 miles Dec. – Pat Boyle, 12 miles
2021 Honorary Swimmers These are the Members that swam at least 20 days every single month throughout the entire year F Ed Gilkerson F Gabe Gore 2021 Swimmer of the Year Gabe Gore: 376.5 miles
COMMITTED SWIMMERS GABE GORE AND BRIAN MUELLER POSE FOR A PHOTO BEFORE SWIMMING LAPS ON GOOD FELLOWSHIP DAY.
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YO U T H P RO G RA M S
2022 Swim and Dive for MAC Children The 2022 Swim and Dive season is around the corner! Thanks to all who submitted surveys after the 2021 season. We are excited to again offer the MAC Swim and Dive programs as they were last season.
SWIM – WEST CLUBHOUSE PENGUIN SWIM PROGRAM
The MAC Swim Program is fun swimming for children ages 5-18. Practice is offered five days a week and weekly meets are held on Monday nights.
PUFFIN SWIM PROGRAM
The Puffin program is for younger swimmers (ages 3-5) who cannot yet swim the full length of the pool. The six-week Puffin season offers practice two or three days a week. They will have one end-of-season meet.
REGISTRATION PROCESS For all participants returning from the 2021 program, registration opens on Monday, April 4. For new families, registration opens on April 11. Registration will close on April 29.
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DIVE – WEST CLUBHOUSE DIVE PROGRAM
Register children ages 5-18 for the MAC’s Dive Program. Practices are Monday-Friday mornings. Meets occur on Saturday mornings starting at 9 a.m. There are typically three dive meets and one dive conference meet.
CONTACT For registration questions, contact Youth Programs Director Joy Holdmeier at 314539-4468 or jholdmeier@mac-stl.org.
MAC Swimmer Wins Big At
State Championship Madelyn Schoedel is an accomplished student and swimmer at Villa Duchesne. Recently, she obtained four Missouri High School Class One medals. She received third in 200-yard Medley Relay, third in 50-yard Freestyle, third in 100-yard Freestyle and fifth in 200-yard Free Relay. “By learning each stroke through the MAC swim team, I found a love for the sport and I decided to swim club. This led me to swim for my high school and compete at the state championships,” said Schoedel. Congratulations Madelyn!
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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
Star Show
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
Firetruck Day
WEEK 6
Tie Dye
SPECIAL INTEREST CAMPS
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
ADVENTURE DAY TRIPS
Junkyard Wars
June 13-17 June 20-24 June 27- July 1 July 5-8 PRESCHOOL CAMP 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Great Outdoors All About Safety CAMP MAC 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. Outer Space Week Upside Down Week USA Week Week of Colors
WEEK 3
WEEK 7 July 18-22
WEEK 8
July 25-29
WEEK 9
Aug 1-5
WEEK 10
Aug 8-12
WEEK 11
Aug 15-19
WEEK 12
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Shark Week
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Ooey Gooey Week
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Vacation Week
Ice Cream Day
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Yummy Week!
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Back to School
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Holiday Week
Parent BBQ
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoo Animals
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Disney Week
Slime Making
1-4 p.m.
Shark Tank Game
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 4 only 1-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Visit from Santa
1-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Super Hero Visit
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Hero & Princess
July 11-15
The MAC gears up for another sizzlin’ summer filled with sports, education and loads of fun! WEEK 2
RATE June 6-10
AGES
$170
WEEK 1
CAMP
Ages 3-5*
$215 full-day $135 half-day
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Field Day
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Hollywood Week Movie Making & Talent Show
May 31- June 3 T-F Half-Day Theme of the week
Grades K-6 Team Spirit Week
$375
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sports
Full- or Half-Day Grades K-6
Weekly Themes
Ages 8-13*
Weekly Special Activity Explore STL $350
July 7 only 1-3 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
9:30-10:30am or 4-5pm M-F
Ages 8-13*
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
Animal Adventures 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
1-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
$160 $160 $200 $200 $150 $150 $50 $50 $179
9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
Grades K-5 Grades K-4 Ages 5-10 Ages 6-12 Ages 6-10 Ages 4-10 Ages 10-14 Ages 12-15 Ages 12-15
9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
Bricks 4 Kidz - Star Wars Bricks 4 Kidz - Pokemon Little Vet School- Dog Sports Medicine MAC Art & Crafts Camp American Girl Doll Basics of Staying Home Alone Babysitting 101 Counselor In Training (C.I.T)*
9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
8:30-9:30 a.m.
1-4 p.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMPS
9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
1-4 p.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
8:30-9:30 a.m.
9:30-11 a.m.
9-11 a.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
8:30-9:30 a.m.
9:30-11 a.m.
12:30-3:30 p.m.
1-4 p.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
8:30-9:30 a.m.
9:30-11 a.m.
12:30-3:30 p.m.
9-11 a.m.
$150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $225.00 $150.00 $150.00 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
8:30-9:30 a.m.
9:30-11 a.m.
12:30-3:30 p.m.
SQUASH
9:30-11 a.m.
12:30-3:30 p.m. *Aventure camps are Member only.
12:30-3:30 p.m.
1-3 p.m. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 9-11 a.m.
Grades 3-6 Grades 1-4 Grades 1-4 Grades 5-8 Ages 6-12 Ages 7-10 Ages 4-8 $100 /week
1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
9-11 a.m.
Volleyball Camp Soccer Camp Jr. Basketball Camp Basketball Camp Golf Camp (off site) Mon-Thurs Dance Camp Yoga Camp Ages 4-8 $270 /week Guest: $310 / week
9-11 a.m., M-F
Ages 7-10
TENNIS Red Ball Classes Ages 7-14
9-11 a.m., M-F
1-4 p.m.
Beginner and Intermediate Tennis Camp
Ages 10-18
Beginner Junior
Ages 10-15
Member $150 Guest $200 Member $300 Guest $400 Member $425 Guest $525
Member: $170/ week $40 /day Guest: $210 /week $50 /day
Intermediate
Ages 14+
Summer Morning Performance Tennis
Advanced
*Squash Camp level determined by Pro and based on age and ability. *Preschool campers must be 3-5 and fully potty trained. Themes of the week are listed. Members only.
MAC WELLNESS
GOLF PERFORMANCE PROGRAM AT Golf becomes more popular every year, and golfers are more aware than ever that it is important to develop and maintain their golf fitness. The Golf Performance Program at SSM Health Physical Therapy can help you recover from a golf injury, assist you in return-to-sport and design a personalized golf fitness program.
F Balance F Mobility/flexibility F Stabilization/strength
The Injuries: Golfers’ injuries are often caused by a lack of conditioning, flexibility or strength. Our Golf Performance Program helps you improve in these areas, leading to better joint support, improved dynamic balance, decreased pain and improved ability for proper swing mechanics.
F Analysis: We perform a physical screen to assess your strength, mobility, balance and mechanics and identify what may be impacting your swing mechanics or causing you pain. F Education: We teach proper mechanics to improve overall conditioning, strength, flexibility and efficiency of movement. F Exercise: We create a customized exercise routine to address weaknesses and impairments. Some of our locations offer Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified therapists and can offer K-Vest™ 3D systems for serious golfers who want to take their game to the next level by pro-actively identifying and correcting deficits. For more information, contact: SSM Health Physical Therapy West Clubhouse at 314-822-3205 or stop by the clinic for assistance scheduling. SSM looks forward to serving the needs of MAC Members JAY ZABER and their families! F
F Neck – Proper rotation techniques keep the head in a neutral position as the body coils into the backswing. F Shoulders – Upper body flexibility improves backswing. F Wrists – Flexible wrists allow for a hinge action to occur, meaning more power at impact and reduced strain on elbow and shoulder. F Lower Back – Increasing core stabilization strength and upper back mobility may decrease strain on the lower back. F Hips – Strong, flexible hips may decrease stress on the low back, prevent back pain/injury and increase power. F Gluteal and quad muscles – Strengthening these muscles may improve posture and create consistency in the swing path. Physical Therapy Can Help SSM Health Physical Therapy focuses on conditioning, strengthening, flexibility and the biomechanics of the golf swing:
While all our physical therapists can help rehabilitate injuries, our Golf Performance Program locations offer our three-part program for golfers which includes:
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MAC WELLNESS
CHALLENGE THE
Mind and Body WITH POWER FLOW YOGA
Join instructor Megan Mahley for a new MAC power class for a full-body workout experience! Power Flow Yoga is a vinyasa class that moves at a steady pace to keep each person’s practice fluid, creative and energizing. This class is intended to build strength, focus, endurance and flexibility. This workout will challenge the body and mind to align through breath and movement. F Tuesday, 5 p.m. F 7th Floor | Downtown Clubhouse F Register online. F
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“I broke my femur playing hockey in April of 2021. At the time I was training with Chris Lueken at the West Clubhouse. Once my surgery was completed, Chris mentioned using physical therapy through SSM at the Club. It made total sense. I met with an SSM therapist multiple times a week in addition to keeping Chris up to date on my progress. When I finished PT with Jay Zaber, he was able to immediately meet with Paul (West Fitness Manager) and Chris to discuss a game plan going forward. They were on top of my progress and put me on a path for success through therapy and in the weight room. In less than a year, I was back out on the ice!” — Rick Bagy CHRIS LUEKEN, RICK BAGY AND JAY ZABER POSE TO COMMEMORATE A SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY.
MEET NEW MAC TRAINER
Cameron Pashoian Cameron Pashoian is a new trainer at the West Clubhouse. He is a level three trainer and has obtained the following credentials: NASM certified personal trainer, PES (Performance Enhancement), CES (Corrective Exercise) and NASM nutrition coach. “I am a current graduate student majoring in Sports Science and Human Performance. Incredible results stem from science-based high-intensity training principles. My passion is to help educate, enlighten and motivate so that everyone can live a happier and healthier life. I cover a variety of expertise with my experience in clinical settings, athletic performance (former college lacrosse player) and with the general population. If you’re a dedicated and driven individual looking for high-intensity sessions and quick results, then I’m your guy,” said Pashoian.
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Missouri Athletic Club Connections:
A P o d c a s t Fe a t u r i n g Yo u ! The MAC is always looking for new and exciting ways to highlight the wonderful Members, events and community programs that occur at both Clubhouses. As a nationally ranked premier athletic club, we want to provide a platform for the Club’s business, professional and civic leaders and their families to tell their stories firsthand. The podcast, Missouri Athletic Club Connections, can be found on all major podcast directories including Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and more. As a multigenerational Club, we want to connect Members and their stories to focus on why families keep coming back to the MAC. There are opportunities for networking, athletic events, fitness classes, dining, community engagement, Club events and the list goes on. The MAC is a unique home to many St. Louis families with incredible backgrounds and interests. Considering our growing membership number, the podcast is a perfect way to get to know your Club far beyond any social media post. Podcasts allow hosts and guests to tell stories in an organic fashion. This platform is the best way for the MAC to showcase the personalities and passion that can be found at either Clubhouse. It’s time for the MAC to take storytelling to the next level. As new Members find their way around the Club, the podcast will be a wonderful outlet to relate to other Members and possibly spark new interests in the many enriching activities and events the Club has to offer. Long-time Members of the MAC will be able to deepen their connection to the Club and reenergize their MAC spirit. Listeners can expect upcoming guests from the St. Louis community, business leaders, Club leadership, fellow Members and MAC staff members, to name a few. Subscribe to the Missouri Athletic Club Connections podcast to be notified of new episodes and to connect with your Club. F
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CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB
M T S I R I S H W H I S K E Y TA S T I N G
On Wednesday, March 9, the Mark Twain Society gathered in the Missouri Room for an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration at their annual Irish Whiskey Tasting. The Missouri Room was transformed into an Irish pub as Members enjoyed whiskey, hors d’oeuvres, cigars and camaraderie. Various whiskeys brands were offered for tasting including Jameson, Tullamore Dew, Bushmills, Kilbeggan, Redbreast, Glendalough, Busker and Sons of Erin.
TOP, L-R: PAST GOVERNOR PETER DUNNE, PAST PRESIDENT KEVIN CANTWELL, PAST GOVERNOR CARL WINTERS AND PAST GOVERNOR GARY SEXTRO CROWD TOGETHER FOR A GROUP PHOTO; GOV. BECKETTE AND KYLE JACOBSMEYER ENJOY WHISKEY SAMPLES; ATTENDEES ENJOY THEIR CIGARS WITH ONE ANOTHER. BOTTOM: DR. EDWARD WELLER AND HIS GUESTS ENJOY THE EVENING FESTIVITIES.
THE BIRTH OF
THE MAC UFO The Missouri Athletic Club Under Forty Organization (UFO) was formed 47 years ago in order to get younger Members more involved in the Club. The group grew and became a very active club starting events such as the Father-Daughter dance, Breakfast with Santa, dances, new Member welcome committee, hosted marathon runs, lunch tables and more. The MAC is hosting a reunion for UFO members to get together for lunch in the Sportsman’s Club on April 26. Contact Jim Sheets at 314-353-8000 with any questions or to register. F
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CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB
Find the Beat with the MAC Dance Club!
Rod and Gun Club Interclub Shoot
The MAC Dance Club is holding dance lessons on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the Downtown Clubhouse. Professional dancer and instructor Lucy Fitzgerald will instruct various types of dances including foxtrot, swing, waltz, rumba and cha-cha. This Club requires a partner. Contact Jim Sheets if interested in being partnered up. Attendees must bring a good pair of dance shoes to change into at the lessons since rubber sole shoes are not permitted. Call Jim Sheets at 314-353-8000 with any questions or to register.
Members are invited to participate in the 2022 Interclub Clay Target Championship with the Missouri Athletic Club, Strathalbyn Farms Club, St. Louis Country Club, Old Warson Country Club and Racquet Club East Members. Enjoy a great day of shooting and competition. Please plan on staying at the Club after the shoot for a presentation of awards, appetizers and cocktails at 4:00 p.m. There will be 100 targets. The five best scores will be combined to determine champions. Shells are not provided or included.
Tuesday evenings | Downtown Clubhouse March 15-April 5 April 12-May 3 May 10-24 $120 per couple for Dance Club Members $135 per couple for non-Dance Club Members F
Friday, May 13 Start time is 1 p.m. $75 per person Complimentary for Rod and Gun Club Members Register on the Club calendar by May 11. For additional information, contact Chairman Chris Hyams at 314-581-3275 or chris@gssconstruction.com. F
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For more information or to schedule a tour, call Christina at (314) 993-2221 2 McKnight Place - St. Louis, Missouri - 63124
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ROBERT E. LEE AND ME On Tuesday, April 26 the Military History Club welcomes retired brigadier general, Ty Seidule as he Zooms in to speak about his book, Robert E. Lee and Me. Seidule grew up revering Robert E. Lee. From his southern childhood to his service in the U.S. Army, every part of his life reinforced the Lost Cause myth: that Lee was the greatest man who ever lived, and that the Confederates were underdogs who lost the Civil War with honor. Now, as a retired brigadier general and Professor Emeritus of History at West Point, his view has radically changed. As a soldier, scholar and southerner, Seidule believes that American history demands a reckoning. Join the MHC to listen to officer and scholar, Seidule, share his own reflections on this timely topic. F
CWC MEETINGS The MAC offers a variety of Clubs Within the Club to bring together Members with common interests. Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown Book Club Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West Military History Club Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Toastmasters First and third Wednesdays of the month, 5:30 p.m., West For more information, visit mac-stl.org or call DT: 314-539-4470 WE: 314-539-4490
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