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Debbie Masters Retires From the MAC
MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB
One of the MAC's favorite employees retires after 40 years of service to the Club. Her last day will be Friday, April 9. Stop by to wish her well!
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MAC Online: New & Improved On May 5, the MAC will launch a new version of our website and a brand new mobile app. Learn about the changes coming soon!
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Cherry Diamond Staff Publisher – Dan Lett Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Robyn Dexter Communications Coordinator – Kelsey Sims General Manager – Wallace L. Smith To advertise, contact Kelsey Sims at 314-539-4459 or ksims@mac-stl.org.
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The MAC Breakfast Club A group of young swimmers, many of whom swam on the MAC teams, remains close through bi-weekly breakfasts at the Club after practice.
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The Cherry Diamond Vol. 115/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
Board of Governors
Don Sher Day On March 26, the MAC celebrated Don Sher Day in honor of his 75th anniversary at the Club. Learn more about one of the MAC's longest tenured Members.
Officers Dan Lett – President Nat Walsh – Vice President Jeff Moore – Second Vice President Gene Frederic III – Secretary Cheri McLaughlin – Treasurer Class of 2021 Gene Frederic III, Daniel Lett, Cheri McLaughlin, Jeffery Moore, Nat Walsh
D E PA R T M E N T S
ON THE COVER
2 Upcoming Events
15 Foundations
Celebrate Mobile App Launch
4 President’s Column
18 Athletics
Week May 17-21. Show proof
6 General Manager's Column
23 Wellness
that you've downloaded the new
8 Membership
26 Youth Programs
MAC mobile app to your server
13 Second Quarter Financial
27 Clubs Within the Club
to receive a complimentary drink
Update and Security Article
30 Around the Club
every day of the week!
14 Dining
33 Snapshots
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
The Making of an CONNECT
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UPCOMING EVENTS
April
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Easter Brunch
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Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch with the family at the West Clubhouse. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults: $36.95 Children: $16.95 Children under 4: Gratis Call 314-539-4490 to register.
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Masters Golf Tournament Brunch DT Enjoy brunch while watching the Masters Golf Tournament. Creative golf attire is encouraged. Cash/signature bar with an option to upgrade bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. Bourbon tastings will be available from a local distributor. Silent auction will support MAC Sports Foundation benefiting MAC Charitable Society for Children. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $35 per person, MAC PAC and Golf Club Members $40 per person, other attendees Book an overnight room for $50 (Saturday, April 11) Register online or call 314-539-4470 to attend.
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Membership Mixer
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Easter Brunch
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Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch with the family at the Downtown Clubhouse. Photos with the easter bunny from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Seating Times: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Adults: $36.95 Children: $16.95 Children under 4: Gratis Call 314-539-4470 to register.
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Enjoy "An Evening with the Apollos" with a cabaretstyle show in the MAC's Art Lounge. Donations for the MAC CSC are encouraged. Complimentary garage parking. 6 p.m. - Cocktails (Cash/signature bar) 7 p.m. - Program Register online or call 314-539-4470 to attend.
All Members are invited to bring a new, prospective Member to learn more about the Club, interact with Membership committee and Board Members and take a tour of the Clubhouse. Appetizers, beer and wine are complimentary. 5:30-7:30 p.m. To attend, contact Rodney Stoyer at rstoyer@mac-stl. org or 314-539-4429 or register online.
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Apollos Spring Show
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Duckhorn Wine Dinner
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The MAC's Wine Society will host a Duckhorn Wine Dinner at the Downtown Clubhouse this month. Business attire required. More details to come. 6:30 p.m. - Reception 7 p.m. - Dinner Register online or call 314-539-4470 to attend.
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Election Rooftop Happy Hour
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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. The MAC encourages Members to bring spouses, a date and/or guest. Drink specials include: $3 draft beer and domestic bottles $5 draft (craft) and bottle premium/wine $5 wells Register online or call 314-539-4470.
MAC Kentucky Derby Party
Mother's Day Brunch
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Hermann Trophy Awards
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Celebrate Mother's Day with a delicious brunch at either Clubhouse. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More information to come. Keep an eye on emails and the website for further details.
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The MAC will present the Hermann Trophy to the top male and female collegiate soccer players in the country. Find out who will be crowned soccer's next rising stars at the MAC Hermann Trophy banquet. A press conference announcing the winners will kick off the event. JAN. 28: Release of Watch Lists MAY 4: Release of 15 men's and women's semifinalists MAY 12: Release of 3 men's and women's finalists MAY 27: Announcement of men’s and women’s winners at the Banquet
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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 (cash/signature bar) 5:30 p.m. – Race viewing Register online or call 314-539-4490 to register.
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Announcement of the 2021 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 26: The Board of Governor Campaigns begin! April 29: Rooftop Happy Hour May 3: Electronic voting goes live May 6: On-site voting at the Downtown Clubhouse
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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he March equinox occurs when the sun crosses the equator line, heading north in the sky. This occurred on March 20 at 4:37 a.m. and represented the first official day of spring. After this date, the northern hemisphere is tilted more toward the sun, resulting in increased daylight and warmer temperatures. Needless to say, we blissfully welcomed the March equinox, perhaps more this year than any year in recent memory, as we anticipate an emergence from our COVID-19 hibernation. The Cardinals home opener is set for April 8 - an unofficial St. Louis holiday we did not get the chance to experience last year. The Club staff is preparing for a full spring of events at the Club, many of which we missed last year. All summer camps are open for registration. While the dates of certain signature events changed this year, we look forward to them nonetheless. Families can enjoy Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 4 at both Clubhouses. Members will return to Augusta via the Missouri Room for the Masters Golf Tournament Brunch the following Sunday, April 11. Join fellow Members and guests for a watch party, food and silent auction benefitting the Charitable Society for Children. Members will have the opportunity for camaraderie at both the West and Downtown Clubhouses as we celebrate Good Fellowship day on April 24. I encourage all Members to attend this renowned annual tradition. The Associates, Women's Initiative Group and Mark Twain Society will host a Kentucky Derby Party on May 1 at the 1903 Bar and Patio. We will award the iconic Hermann Trophy at a dinner on May 27. This nationally recognized event is a must for sports fans. The gloves come out on June 10 for Boxing Night, a perennial member favorite. Local boxers will square off in the Missouri Room surrounded by Members and guests in what always proves to be a memorable evening. We have safe and secure Clubhouses ready to welcome our Members, their families and guests. On May 6, you will elect a new class of Governors. We welcome a robust group of candidates vying to serve on the Board with our first female President, Angie Minges. We plan to hold all election-related activities this year, including the legendary gauntlet, to the extent permitted by applicable guidelines. If you have not experienced election night Downtown, I encourage you to do so. It represents one of the most time-honored traditions at the Missouri Athletic Club. Even if you vote electronically, election night offers a unique opportunity to revel in tradition and share a meal – including the famous fried shrimp – in the Missouri Room as we announce the Board Class of 2021-2022 who will take office on May 20. We applaud the candidates offering their time and talents to further the mission of the MAC.
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The current Board worked hard this year to set the table for success post-COVID and is confident the new Board will take the Club to even greater heights. The state of our Club is strong. Member engagement is increasing, Clubs within the Club are active, the golf program at Glen Echo is growing, and our Members clamor for more social events and opportunities for dining and fitness. We currently project a fiscal yearend financial result well ahead of our budget thanks in large part to an Employee Retention Credit program offered as part of the Cares Act to employers who retained employees during the pandemic. The Board and administration are considering capital projects that our Members have requested. We hope to commence work on some of these projects in the near term as well as the previously approved climbing wall at the West Clubhouse. In this edition of the Cherry Diamond, Governor Cheri McLaughlin, chair of the Planning Committee, reviews recent enhancements to our planning process and the value of the process to our Membership. I want to thank Cheri and the entire Planning Committee for their hard work this year. Despite the diversion of the pandemic, they stayed the course and completed this important work for the Club. Positive membership trends continue. Our membership stands at 2,176 and rising. Our Platinum Program has rewarded nearly 50 members approaching $30,000 in incentive credits for referring new members. That program continues until Aug. 1. We recently recognized our first-ever 75-year Member, Don Sher, who celebrated the 75th anniversary of his joining the MAC on March 26. Don exemplifies a lifetime at the MAC. The Board of Governors designated March 26 as Don Sher Day at the MAC to recognize this amazing accomplishment. Read more about Don and his lifetime of MAC experiences in this month’s Cherry Diamond. This year, we can all hopefully enjoy spring with less disruption and uncertainty than we experienced in 2020. Instead of closed Clubhouses, we foresee golf at Glen Echo or one of our reciprocal courses, dining on the 1903 patio, rooftop events or one of the many Club or CWC events on the calendar. I wish you all a healthy spring and look forward to seeing you at one of the events we have longed to attend at our Club for the past year. We welcome our new Members and thank our enduring Members for your loyalty. F
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LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER t’s hard to believe it’s been a full year since we had to close our Clubhouses for two weeks and furlough a large percentage of our employees. Things are looking up, though, as we move into the warmer months and more and more of our region’s residents get vaccinated! We anticipate a busy spring and summer season full of events and Member gatherings at both Clubhouses. I want to give a shoutout to President Dan Lett, who at the beginning of his term last May, made it one of his first priorities to take a look at our employee and Member bases and evaluate them with a focus on diversity and inclusion. With the unrest taking place in the country, equality and inclusion became a focus for our leadership team. We’ve completed four separate training groups and have had several meetings with various demographics of employees and Members just to get our finger on the pulse. The good news is that we really do have a diverse base of employees, and after several interviews, our employees seemed positive about the way everyone treats each other here. Now, we’re looking at the whole membership base. We have a civic engagement task force, a downtown security task force and a membership engagement task force to examine these topics all under different types of lenses. We want to know what our community looks like and how we can really engage and have a bigger voice. I’m currently serving on a task group with the National Club Association, our watchdog group that’s been the advocate for the private club industry in Washington, D.C., for 60 years. What I’ve learned is that the issues surrounding diversity and inclusion aren’t unique to the MAC. The National Club Association has taken this topic on at a national level and are undertaking a study to see where clubs stand. Serving on this task group, it’s interesting to hear the issues clubs have, whether they’re in the deep south or a city club in Los Angeles. There’s no one-sizefits-all solution, but it’s good to have a focus on these topics and hear more from the movers and shakers within our club communities. At the MAC, we have 2,200-plus of some of the most successful people in
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St. Louis as our Members, and together we have a big voice that we want to use in a way that’s louder, more purposeful and more on-target with the issues facing St. Louis and the region. Big thanks to President Lett for kicking this all off, as it seems we’re in pretty good shape moving forward. We have an employee base that respects each other, works together and really considers each other family. One of the other comments that came out of these listening sessions is that employees feel like they have an open line of communication with senior staff and management. That’s always good to hear, because the key cornerstones of our operations is “open and honest communication flowing in all directions with the richest means and understandings shared by all.” I’ve said that line a thousand times, and we work daily to walk the talk. As you can see, there’s a lot going on at the Club, and we try to keep you posted on everything, communicating the best we can through our various sources. Hopefully you’re reading this at the beginning of the month either in print or online. Recently, we’ve had some serious issues with the United States Postal Service getting this publication mailed out in a timely manner. While we don’t have control over when the hard copy arrives at your mailbox, we always post the completed edition electronically for our Members to access well before the beginning of the month. Please keep an eye on social media and your emails to see the electronic version as soon as it’s published. If you still prefer to read your magazine in a printed format, please stop by the front desk at either Clubhouse to pick up a copy, which we always have in hand at the time of mailing. It’s always a challenge, but we always strive to keep you as informed as possible! Come on out and have some MAC fun! See you at the Club,
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Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club
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Abbenhaus, Blake of Major Brands was proposed by James Simon.
Pikey, Drew of World Wide Technology was proposed by Matt Sartori. Ramirez, Karlos (Alejandra) of Spanish Chamber of Commerce was proposed by Dan Lett. Rolfes, Tanner of Rosenblum, Schwartz & Fry, P.C. was proposed by John Rowe. Rowe, William of Merrill Lynch was proposed by John Rowe. Trokey, Mark (Dana Ann) of MET Group, Inc. was proposed by Bill Florent. Ziegler, William (Karly) of Clarida & Ziegler Engineering Co. was proposed by Rich Chrismer.
Belcher, Tracey (Jacob) was proposed by Donald Suntrup. Berger, James of Interco Trading was proposed by Alex Effinger. Burkis, Ryan (Erin) of SingleStore was proposed by John Bugh. Burns, Michael of Cushman & Wakefield was proposed by James Simon. Chadwick, Lindsey (David) was proposed by Donald Suntrup. Dubis, Tim of Thompson Street Capital Partners was proposed by Gene Frederic. Dussold, Chris (Amanda) of Avail Professional Services was proposed by David Sweeney. Fernandez, Kevin (Colleen) of Lyte-Tronics LLC was proposed by John Villa. Fowler, Julie of CBRE Inc. was proposed by Justin Fowler. Frederic, Grant of Frederic Roofing Co. was proposed by Gene Frederic. Glassl, Adam of Emerson was proposed by Gerhard Glassl. Grote, Nick (Fran) of H&G Sales was proposed by John Pennington.
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Hantak, Gabrielle of Special School DIstrict was proposed by Samantha Hantak.
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Hoague, Fletcher of Mercy ws proposed by Chris Borders. Holtmeyer, Ben (Elizabeth) of Equifax was proposed by Jeff Stauffer. Kautzner, Adam (Jodie) of Express Scripts was proposed by Chris Kennedy. Kratz, Ben of CC3 Solutions was proposed by Kevin Fritz. Ludwig, Dan (Karla) of Villa Lighting was proposed by John Villa. Miller, Douglass of Pelican Propserties was proposed by Mark Gorman. Moore, Martin (Jill) of Central States Water Resources was proposed by Chris O'Hagan.
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Thursday, May 6 F West Clubhouse F Register online. All Members are invited to bring a new, prospective Member to learn more about the Club, interact with Membership committee and Board Members and take a tour of the Clubhouse. Club Members should contact the Membership department to make a reservation and to register their guest. Appetizers, beer and wine are complimentary. To attend, contact Rodney Stoyer at rstoyer@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4429 or register online. Unable to make it to this event? No worries. The MAC Membership Mixer takes place the first Thursday of every month. F
Secure Your PA RT N E R S H I P STAT U S The Platinum Partnership has been a recruitment tool for the Club since its inception approximately 10 years ago, and it has added a great boost to Club Members referring their friends and colleagues over the years. One sideeffect of this program has been the negative effects of losing a Platinum Partner who resigns or takes a leave from the Club. This negative aspect has especially come to light during the pandemic and unfortunate lockdown of the MAC facilities. In an effort to make the Platinum Partnership program an entirely positive experience, the Membership Committee and Board of Governors have approved the following changes to the plan. F Effective Oct. 1, all Members in the
Platinum Partnership dues category will remain in the category even if their Partner should resign or go on a leave from the Club. F This will remain in effect until such time as any Board of Governors could make changes to the Membership categories in the future. F To form a Platinum Partnership, any current Member of the Club must also be the new Members Proposing or Seconding Sponsor. F Now is the perfect time for any Member in the Diamond Club or À la Carte categories to recruit a Member and lock in their Platinum Partnership. F Bring your potential Platinum Partner to the Monthly Membership Mixer to give them a taste of the Club. F
Do You Have the Card? Receive $500 Club Credit for Each Referral Just because you already have a Platinum Partnership does not mean you should stop referring new Members to the Club. Starting Nov. 1, for each new Member referred to the Club, the referring Member will receive a Platinum Bonus of $500 Club credit. F With each new Member referred to the Club, the referring Member will receive a $500 Club credit on their statement. F There is no limit on the number of incentives a sponsoring Member can earn and more than one new Member can be referred for a credit in any given month. F A referral, as a referral credit, will not be awarded after the prospective Member has been approved by the Board of Governors. F The referring Member must act as a Proposing or Seconding Sponsor. F A referral credit will not be granted if the Membership Department introduces the new Member to the active Member. F The Monthly Membership Mixer is the perfect place to introduce potential Members to the Club. F This program will end on Aug. 1, 2021. To learn more about the Platinum Bonus program, contact the Membership Department at 314-539-4438. APRIL 2021 F 9
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2021 CLUB ELECTION The MAC's historic election is just around the corner, and the Club is buzzing with excitement. While the election festivities were somewhat dampened last year due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Club hopes to proceed with the election in somewhat of the normal manner. As for Members who feel more comfortable staying home, online voting will once again be available. April 6: Announcement of the 2021 Election Board of Governor candidates: Watch for candidate and election notices in the Club emails. April 26: The Board of Governor campaigns begin! Candidate bios will be available today. April 29: Rooftop Happy Hour May 3: Electronic voting goes live May 6: On-site voting at the Downtown Clubhouse Election results announced between 7 and 7:30 p.m.
Election Rooftop Happy Hour Thursday, April 29 F 5:30-8:30 p.m. F Downtown Clubhouse Rooftop F Event is complimentary All Members are invited to mix and mingle with fellow Members and Club election candidates while enjoying appetizers, drink specials and live entertainment. Feel free to invite spouses, a date or guests! 10 F CHERRY DIAMOND
GOODBYE DEBBIE One of the MAC's Favorite Employees Retires after 40 Years of Service CD: Tell me a little about your background and how you came to the MAC. DM: My sister Toni started here in 1980, and she was here a year before I started. So that’s how I came to know about the Club. They needed somebody so she let me know. CD: How has your position changed over time? DM: Well, I started as a waitress for about a week, but then I came down to the front desk and worked midnights. Then I moved to afternoons. CD: How did you decide to move to the front desk from waitressing? DM: Back in the day, waitressing was tableside. I wasn’t quite used to that so I was glad to step down to the front desk. CD: In your eyes, how has the Club changed over the years? DM: The Club has changed a lot. When I started in ’81, it was men-only. We used to have 21 people who lived here. And it was getting to know everybody. This Club was always family-oriented to me, but it definitely has changed. Now we have a woman president, which I never thought that would happen. I’ve seen a lot of people come and go. I’ve seen a lot of kids grow up and get married. Now they have families. So it’s been pretty good. CD: What has been the most rewarding part of your job here? DM: Probably meeting as many Members as I have and becoming friends with them personally. I guess I said, knowing their families. There’s Mr. Tampow, the Gaertners, the Bommaritos and so many more — all are people I grew up with and grew close to. CD: So what was it like working with your sister, even tangentially? DM: I never really worked with her. She worked days, and when I came in at 3 p.m., I relieved her. CD: Did that make you grow apart then? Since you worked opposite shifts? DM: Well we live by each other, so no. We’ve always hung out together and always worked together. In the beginning, family couldn’t work together so I worked midnights, and she worked days. So that’s how it came about that we never got to work together. CD: Because you worked at the same institution,
would you say that has shaped your relationship? DM: No, we just got to talk about things and common experiences since we worked at the same place. CD: Looking forward, what are you excited to do in your retirement? DM: I’m most excited about starting a new chapter. It’s not that I won’t work, I’m sure I’ll work part-time somewhere eventually, but I’m looking forward to spending time with my sisters and brothers and being able to travel. CD: So what are some of your dream destinations? DM: My nephew lives in Arizona, so I’d like to see him especially because he has a new son. And Florida, I love spending time in Florida. CD: What’s been your favorite MAC experience? DM: There’s been a lot of them, but I have to say when they had Employee of the Quarter, and they said everyone from the front desk had to come. I didn’t know it was going to be me. Mr. [Wally] Smith and Joe [Dietz] complimented me very nicely. It was very surprising. It was really something. CD: So do you have any memories at the MAC that you know you’ll never forget? DM: The thing I remember was when I first started, I got stuck here for three days because there was this big snowstorm. So I got to be a waitress and work the front desk. That was kind of exciting for the first time being here. Overall, the Club has been great though. There hasn’t been one particular thing that stuck out. There’s been a lot of new experiences and getting to meet lots of new people. There’s been a lot of employees coming in and out as well as management. CD: Do you have any parting words to say to the MAC? DM: The Members I will miss most of all! They always made me feel so good about myself, always speak to me and say I can’t retire yet. CD: So what do you say to those Members who say you can’t retire yet? DM: I love you all and will miss you all. Debbie Masters' final day at the Club will be Friday, April 9. Stop by the Front Desk to wish her farewell. F
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GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE MAC Ashley Hancock Returns to the Club to Help Members Meet their Advertising Needs In the new year, the MAC's former Director of Membership returned to the Club to help Members grow their businesses. Through her new role as the Director of Sponsorship, her job is to learn about Members' marketing goals and objectives and help customize advertising and sponsorship opportunities to meet their needs. The MAC has a variety of effective traditional and non-traditional avenues to deliver messages to a desirable target audience. For those Members looking to make business connections, she wants to help them utilize their Membership to the fullest by reaching out, gaining attention, and staying top of mind. My role supports one pillar of the Club's mission to be a premier place for business professionals. "I have spent my career working to help clients connect with their target market in effective and authentic ways. I've found that the Club supports just that; building connections and developing relationships, which embraces a long-standing culture of Members supporting Members, the MAC
Family. So why not reach out and tell your family about you and your business!" Even though she has only been in this role for about four months, she has hit the ground running with several new advertising partnerships, including one with Mungenast St. Louis Acura. From her earliest days at the MAC, she began brainstorming ideas for an MAC automotive partnership, feeling that there are a variety of unique ways many businesses, including automotive, can connect and engage with Members. "I was fortunate that Kurt Mungenast reached out to learn more about marketing at the MAC and our visions for a partnership were perfectly aligned. I am so excited for members to see the neat things this Partnership has in store for them throughout the year. Stay tuned for Member benefits and unique opportunities!" Contact Hancock by phone (314-3682393) or email (ahancock@mac-stl.org) to learn more about how you can grow your business through the MAC in 2021. F
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SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT ebruary marked the end of the first six months of the Club’s fiscal year. The first half of fiscal year 2021 was very different than the first half of fiscal year 2020 when the Club experienced record financial performance. Our Member headcount in February was 2,141 compared to 2,403 in February 2020. This lower headcount coupled with Member concessions that have been in place during the first half of the year resulted in dues revenue that was $610,000 less favorable than the first half of last year. Operating revenue totaled $3.2 million through February compared to $6.4 million during the first half of last year. This was largely due to capacity restrictions at both Clubhouses and the closure of indoor dining at West during the holiday season, one of the busiest times of the year. The departments most heavily impacted were Overnight Rooms, Downtown Food & Beverage and West Food & Beverage. As a result of these lower revenues, operating departments collectively posted a year-to-date loss of $900,000 compared to last year’s profit of over $275,000. On a positive note, our unallocated costs were nearly $700,000 less during the first half of this year compared to last year. Much of the savings were in staffing and benefit costs, with a significant amount of savings in utility expenses at both Clubhouses. As mentioned last month, the MAC qualifies for round two of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Through the end of February, we’ve recognized $900,000 in ERC credits. We are now projecting that the Club qualifies for the credits through the second quarter of calendar year 2021. As a result, the Club has experienced positive operating cash flow of $950,000 year to date. This is $877,000 better
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than the budget, although it is $280,000 less than last year. Looking ahead 120 days through June, we anticipate soft revenue in Dues and Overnight Rooms, while expenses should continue to trend somewhat under budget. We will also have the benefit of the ERC through June which will give a boost to cash flow. The Club’s Finance Committee, Board of Governors and senior management have been diligently monitoring our financial performance and looking ahead 120 days to gauge the need to implement strategies to ensure our financial stability. Rest assured, we have already implemented several of these strategies and have others in the wings if needed. At the same time, your leadership is dedicated to providing you and your guests with a premier experience at an exceptional value. Be on the lookout for enhanced member benefits such as in-house physical therapy services provided by SSM Health, the completion of the Youth Activity Room including climbing walls, and a new website and mobile app. Your Club is open and ready to serve you! And don’t forget to introduce your friends and colleagues to the Club to receive $500 in Club credits for each referral! If you have any questions concerning the Club’s finances, please contact the Club’s Chief Financial Officer, Pam Roth, at 314-539-4400 or proth@mac-stl.org. F
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Around mid-March, Members may have noticed some work being done at the entrance of the Lucas Street parking garage. This work is part of the new garage system the MAC is implementing, which will include license plate readers to better monitor incoming and outgoing vehicles. This system will also make entering and exiting the garage easier for Members and their guests. The Downtown Clubhouse sits on one of the safest blocks in St. Louis City, and the MAC administration and Downtown Security Task Force are regularly in discussions about new
initiatives that could be implemented. Security supervisor Fred Nelson says that Members are always welcome to ask a security desk employee for an escort to their vehicle if they feel uncomfortable for any reason. Additionally, the new camera system in the front of the Clubhouse and all around the building has been installed and should be up and running by the Cardinals’ home opener on April 8. “We’re constantly looking for ways to improve security in the downtown area on a daily basis,” Nelson says. F
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Fresh-Pressed Juice At West Fresh-pressed juice is back at the West Clubhouse. Get a healthy start this spring with these delicious treats. El Verde - Greens and apple POP-C - Orange, pineapple, pear and carrot Armor - Grapefruit, orange, ginger, turmeric, pinch of cayenne $8 each | $42 for a six pack (Place orders 24 hours in advance) Call 314-539-4441 to order!
Celebrate Opening Day at the Downtown Clubhouse
The Sportsman's Club will offer a game day buffet on April 8, starting at 11:30 a.m. for $15 per person The Jack Buck Grille, which is now open all day on Saturdays, will also offer a game day pub menu before and during the game. Specials include a choice of burger, brat or pulled pork sandwich and a frosty domestic draft for $5. If you are lucky enough to have a ticket to the game, hop aboard the shuttle to get to and from the stadium.
baking A difference With Icing Smiles The MAC Food and Beverage Department is proud to be partnering with Icing Smiles, Inc. The nonprofit organization provides custom cakes and other desserts to families impacted by the critical illness of a child. They are able to do this by partnering with local bakers, such as the MAC's team, to bake these personalized treats. According to their website, "Memories have magical powers. Long after the cake is gone, the memories linger – memories of the kindness of a stranger, of the art of the design, of the sweet smells of a special treat, of the smiles and laughs, of a normal childhood experience so often stolen from these children. These memories are why we say, 'It is so much more than a cake.'” F
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MAC FOUNDATIONS CORNER | Leaving a Legacy
Do You Have A Will? An Estate Plan? Amazingly, well over 50% of adults in the United States do not have a will or an estate plan!
PRESERVATION FOUNDATION BOARD Dean Eggerding, President Bob Frederic Troy Robertson Mark Belew Keith Phoenix Al Meitl Chris Hyams Tripp Zumwalt
And many wills and estate plans have not been updated in many years. If you need assistance in writing a will or updating an existing one, please contact Cynthia Goudy, Director of Philanthropy, or Larry Absheer, Director of Advancement. Even if you do not have a will or if your existing will is out of date, one easy and very inexpensive way to ensure that your heirs, charities and your favorite Club receive assets at the time of your death is through beneficiary designations. They are easy to make and easy to change. To leave a lasting legacy here at your club, please consider designating the MAC or our MAC Preservation Foundation as a beneficiary on one of your retirement accounts (IRAs, 401ks, 403bs, etc.) or on a life insurance policy.
What Are the Next Steps? 1. Contact Cynthia Goudy, Director of Philanthropy, or Larry Absheer, Director of Advancement, to learn more about wills, trusts, and other estate planning topics. 2. Allow Cynthia or Larry to help show you how easy it is to set up a beneficiary designation. 3. If you need help with estate planning, Cynthia or Larry can put you in touch with a member of the Club’s Planned Giving Advisory Council, which is comprised of qualified MAC Members who can provide expert advice and assistance.
We appreciate your generosity …
Larry Absheer Director of Advancement 314-604-3890 labsheer@mac-stl.org Cynthia Goudy Director of Philanthropy 314-779-4715 cgoudy@mac-stl.org
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MAC Online: NEW & IMPROVED
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n May 5, the Missouri Athletic Club will launch its new website, powered by Jonas Club Software. The Club decided to make this switch because we already use Jonas
for the back-end billing system, and operating under one collective provider instead of two (Clubessential and Jonas) will make for a more seamless website experience in all areas.
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Jonas also offers improved systems for event registration, court booking, dining reservations and more. Many areas of the website will look familiar to Members, as we opted to keep the appearance and navigation largely the same to prevent confusion. The website will still allow Members to pay their statements, book a court, view the roster, check the menus and much more. One main component that will affect many Members right at the website’s launch is the ACH billing system. For their own security, Members who are enrolled in autopayments will need to re-enter their banking information on the website upon its launch to ensure the electronic payments continue to process, and those who were used to viewing their statements online will need to update their profiles to be able to access them. It’s imperative that Members transition their information to the new website
because it will not carry over. Once the website is live on May 5, Members can navigate to the Statements page and click on the button that says “Pay Now.” By clicking this link, a new tab or window will open up, taking them to the Elavon portal. From there, Members will be able to pay their bill. They will be required to enter their payment information, as this information will not be on file initially with Elavon. This information can be stored for future payments if they like, but it is not required. As with all website launches, we will be working diligently to ensure there are no glitches or faulty areas of the site, but if you should encounter something that’s not functioning properly, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at webmaster@mac-stl.org. We’re striving to create the best online experience for our Members, and we appreciate your patience as we make this transition! F
Helpful Video Tutorials
Mobile App Download Instructions In line with the launch of the MAC’s new website, we are rolling out a brand new MAC app to improve Members’ mobile experience! The new app allows users to quickly book courts, register for events, access the Member roster and much more. Please delete the Clubessential mobile app from your phone, and follow the below instructions to install the MAC-branded app. F Open your Apple App Store or Google Play Store. F Search for “Missouri Athletic Club.” F Download the app with the MAC Cherry Diamond logo. F Log in to the app (just once!) using the same username and password you use for the website. F After you open the app, we highly recommend allowing push notifications and location services in order to receive important Club communications.
M OBI LE APP LAUN CH CELEBRATION WEEK IS MAY 17-21
Having trouble navigating some of your favorite MAC website features? Below, you’ll find links to helpful videos from website provider Jonas taking you step by step through some of the new MAC site’s features and modules. F Book a court: https://youtu.be/NK0rds5k9p0 F Make and cancel appointments: https://youtu.be/ikEQ-j8QOok F Register for events: https://youtu.be/Vk_F0z2O5ec F Mobile app tutorials: https://bit.ly/2P2V3JO
Show proof that you’ve downloaded the new MAC mobile app to your server or bartender to receive a complimentary drink every day this week! Each Member is eligible for a single free drink (specified below) per day with proof of app download.
Questions?
F #MobileAppMonday: One complimentary glass of house champagne to celebrate the launch of the new app
If your question has not been addressed or you need help navigating the website, please don’t hesitate to contact us. F General website and mobile app questions: webmaster@mac-stl.org F MAC acounting questions: billing@mac-stl.org F Court-booking questions: ksteinmetz@mac-stl.org F Fitness reservation questions: phelfrich@mac-stl.org
F #TonicTuesday: One complimentary well vodka or gin and tonic F #WineWednesday: One complimentary glass of house wine F #ThirstyThursday: One complimentary domestic draft beer F #FiestaFriday: One complimentary margarita
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M A C AT H L E T I C S
MAC SWIM AND DIVE Gateway Swim and Dive League dates and times will be announced once St. Louis County releases the summer's updated protocols for pools and youth sports. Until this time, we are planning to participate in the league. If Gateway does not host summer league, the MAC will prepare their own swim program for MAC children.
SWIM – WEST CLUBHOUSE PENGUIN SWIM TEAM
The MAC Swim Team is a fun yet competitive team for children ages 5-18. Practice is offered five days a week and weekly meets are held on Monday nights.
PUFFIN SWIM TEAM
The Puffin Pre-team is for younger swimmers (ages 3-5) who cannot yet swim the full length of the pool. The six-week Puffin Pre-team season offers practice two or three days a week.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
For all participants returning from the 2019 team (there was no 2020 team), registration opens Monday, April 5. All 2019 Penguin and Puffin swim team members and their siblings will be guaranteed a spot on the 2021 team if registered before open enrollment begins on May 3. For new families, registration opens May 3 and ends on May 17.
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DIVE – WEST CLUBHOUSE DIVE TEAM
Register children ages 5-18 for the MAC’s Dive Team. 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 Contact Janet Jones at 314-539-4444 ext. 7430 or jjones@mac-stl.org or Youth Programs Director Joy Holdmeier at 314-539-4468 or jholdmeier@mac-stl.org for registration questions. For general team questions, contact Lauren Keske at lkeske@foamsupplies.com.
SWIM – DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE YOUTH LEARN-TO-SWIM CLINIC
Instructed by head swim coach Lauren Fonseca and assistant swim coaches for beginner swimmers ages 4-5. Swimmers will work to become comfortable in the water and learn floating, breathing and basic swimming techniques. F April 17-May 22 F Saturday mornings | 8:30-9:15 a.m. F $60 per person for the six-week clinic Contact Rick Schneider at rschneider@mac-stl.org to register.
SWIM TEAM SPRING WARM-UP
Led by head swim coach Lauren Fonseca and assistant swim coaches for ages 6 and up. A great way to prep your swimmer for the Summer Swim Team Season. You do not have to be on a MAC swim team to participate. F April 17-May 22 F Saturday mornings | 9:30-10:15 a.m. F $60 per person for the six-week clinic Contact Rick Schneider at rschneider@mac-stl.org to register.
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M A C AT H L E T I C S
T h e BR eakfast Clu b Former MAC Swimmers Remain Close With Weekly Ritual
Although 2020 has already become synonymous with the separation and feelings of isolation that took place during the pandemic, a group of swimmers found a way to combat that at the MAC. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, this group of girls, including Audrey and Amelia Dino, Margaret Beimdiek, Anna Moehn, Sophie Thompson, Maddie Palatt and Madelyn Schoedel, gets up at 5:15 a.m. for swim practice. However, due to the pandemic, the team wasn't able to get ready for school at Westminster, where they practice with their CSP club team. According to Schoedel, the Dino sisters were the first to suggest going to the West Clubhouse to get ready for school and eat breakfast at the MAC, which began their tradition starting in September.
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"We have become closer during our breakfasts. When we shower/change we will talk about school, swimming and social lives which helps us to get to know each other better," said Schoedel. Many of these girls have been swimming together for a while. While they were younger, the Dino sisters, Palatt and Schoedel had spent time on the MAC swim team, which could be the reason they chose the Club for this afterpractice event. Schoedel, personally, began swimming with the MAC at age 7. "I learned how to swim at the MAC, and Coach Lauren taught me all my strokes. I had a great time swimming at the MAC, which is why I chose to swim club later."
Through their hours of practice, this group of girls has achieved quite a lot in their young careers. Schoedel: Sophomore, Villa Duchesne - 3rd place 50 free and 3rd place 100 free Palatt: Senior, Cor Jesu - 1st place 200 IM and 2nd place 100 back Moehn: Junior, Cor Jesu - 1st place 200 free and 1st place 500 free Amelia Dino: Sophomore, Visitation - 11th place 500 free Audrey Dino: Senior, Visitation - 23rd place 200 free and 15th place 100 back Thompson: Senior, Clayton - 14th place 200 free and 10th place 500 free Biemdiek: Junior, Visitation, did not swim on her high school team Their CSP club team also placed first in sectionals in March. F
Teeing Up For Spring
T WO LEGENDARY CLUBS
Three Clubhouses
For $305 per month plus tax, MAC Members can enjoy full membership benefits at Glen Echo Country Club. The Missouri Athletic Club and Glen Echo Country Club have great histories that date back to the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis. Over the years, the two clubs have developed a partnership and share reciprocal club benefits. Now, MAC Members have the unique opportunity to enjoy full membership benefits at two legendary clubs and three clubhouses.
GLEN ECHO FULL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM MAC Members can now apply for the Glen Echo Full Membership Program. For $305 per month plus tax, in addition to current MAC dues, MAC Members will receive full membership benefits at Glen Echo, which include: F Unlimited rounds of golf for the family, including member, spouse, and children under age 25. F Full access to the Online Tee Sheet, which allows reservations seven days in advance versus calling the Pro Shop. F Unlimited utilization of the pool and clubhouse facilities plus events for the entire family. F Spouse and children may play in men’s/women’s/kid’s golf events at normal Member fees. F Personal locker assigned with name on the locker and utilization of locker room amenities. Spouse locker available at normal rental rate. F Golf club storage in Pro Shop included for primary member. Entire family may store clubs at $125 per bag per year. F Participation in the Men’s Golf Association is optional at an additional $300 per year. Later this month, Glen Echo will host the MAC/Glen Echo Dual Membership Invitational, where current dual Members were asked to invite a fellow MAC Member who they think would be a great candidate to help grow this program. This opportunity is not offered on a seasonal or short-term basis. Therefore, if a MAC/GECC Member needs to resign from the program, he/she will not be eligible to rejoin for two years. Contact Rodney Stoyer at 314-539-4471 or rstoyer@mac-stl.org for more information. F
Golf Lessons Golf classes for men, women, seniors and juniors are open for registration! Our golf pro Maria Palozola and her staff offer programs and private lessons year-round at six locations. For information, check out the MAC Golf Lessons page: mac-stl.org/pvtgolflessons. Here you will see highlights of programs with MAC member discounts. For more programs, visit St. Louis Golf Lessons at stlouisgolflessons.com. For FREE GOLF TIPS check out the St. Louis Golf Lessons YouTube Channel. Pro Tip - Subscribe to the channel to get all the latest tips and download the app on your phone. Many of the one- to twominute quick tips can come in handy when you are out at the range working on your game! F APRIL 2021 F 21
M A C AT H L E T I C S Ladies Squash Social F Wednesday, April 7 F 6:15 p.m. F West Clubhouse Associates Squash Social F Wednesday, April 7 F 6:15 p.m. F West Clubhouse Future Stars (ages 7-10) F Wednesdays and Tuesdays F 3-4 p.m. F Learn technical stroke fundamentals, with games. Equipment provided!
Squashing the
COMPETITION
Future Stars Girls (ages 7-10) F Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. F Learn technical stroke fundamentals with fun games. Equipment provided! High-Performance (ages 11-15) F Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 1-2 p.m. F Develop solid technical fundamentals, movement,
improving consistency, learning match tactics and games.
Elite Academy F Tuesday 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday 2-3 p.m. F Focus on advanced drilling, racquet work, movement, how to link shot combinations, executing match tactics and mental preparation. Summer Camp F See page 26 for the Squash Summer Camp schedule.
CONTACT Contact Squash Director Alex Ingham at aingham@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4484 to register or ask any questions.
Summer Session April 5-May 23 Red Ball 1 (Ages 6-8) and Red Ball 2 (Ages 4-6) F $160 F Monday, 4-5 p.m. F Friday, 4-5 p.m. F Saturday, 9-10 a.m. F Sunday, 9-10 a.m. Orange Ball 1 and 2 (Ages 8-11)* F $160 (Monday-Friday) F $240 (Saturday) F Monday, 4-5 p.m. F Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. F Friday, 4-5 p.m. F Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
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Green Ball (Ages 8-11)* F $240 F Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m. F Thursday, 4:30-6 p.m. F Pro approval required. High Performance (Ages 10-14)* F $320 F Monday, 5-7 p.m. F Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. F Pro approval required. Peak Performance (Ages 11-18)* F $320 F Monday, 5-7 p.m. F Thursday, 5-7 p.m. F Pro approval required.
Elite Performance F $30 F UTR 6 or higher or with pro approval. Half price if you participate in one day of Elite Performance. F Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Intermediate (Ages 11-14) F $160 F Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. F Friday, 5-6 p.m. F Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. F Sunday, 10-11 a.m. Elite Team Training (Ages 11-18)* F $240 F Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. F Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Match Play Schedule F Saturdays F Peak Performance – 1:30-3 p.m. F High Performance/Varsity – 3-4:30 p.m. F Orange Ball/Green Ball – 4:30-5:30 p.m. *Matchplay included if in class during the week. Register online or contact Max Shapiro at mshapiro@mac-stl.org or Amanda Pratzel at apratzel@mac-stl.org
Women's
WELLNESS WEEK M AY 1 0 - 1 4
Women of the MAC, mark your calendars for May 10 - 14 for the 2021 Women's Wellness Week. The week will include a variety of events and activities that you can participate in person or at home. The Women's Wellness Week BINGO card will be back with many opportunities to win prizes for participation. Special events for the week include Wellness Week Kick Off Happy Hour, Fitness 101 at both Clubhouses, spin through the decades, outdoor yoga and more! PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN PALMER PHOTOGRAPHY
GOOD FELLOWSHIP DAY
Saturday April 24 F Downtown Clubhouse Stay tuned for further information.
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MAC WELLNESS
Easter Fitness
Closure
The Downtown Clubhouse's Athletic Department will be closed on Sunday, April 4 in observance of Easter. It will reopen on Monday, April 5 with regular hours.
Gear Up With apparel from the Pro Shops The Blues' season is in full swing, and the Cardinals' will be right around the corner. The MAC's Pro Shops have gear for both of these teams in addition to Saint Louis University and Mizzou for Members to shop before watching their favorite games. In addition, between the two shops, we carry items from lululemon, Beyond Yoga, Koral, Suburban Riot, Travis Matthew, Polo, Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, Champion, Asics and Maui Jim sunglasses.
Shoeshine Special Three shoeshines are available for the price of two at the Downtown Clubhouse. Members will pay for two shoeshines and receive their third shoeshine for free when they bring in three pairs of shoes to be shined (all three pairs must be brought in at the same time to receive the special). Shoeshines are available DT in the Athletic Department Monday-Friday from 5:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Members can also drop off their shoes in the Athletic Department anytime during operating hours, and they will get shined the next day that shoeshine is open.
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MAC Partners with or the first time, the MAC will offer in-house physical therapy services. SSM Health was announced as the physical therapy provider for the MAC early last year. The clinic, located at the West Clubhouse, offers a one-of-a-kind environment, exclusive to MAC Members and their families, to provide preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize function and promote well-being.
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What to Expect Billy Ferris, PT, DPT, will be the physical therapist for the clinic. The clinic will focus on caring for each patient and reaching his/her goals. During the initial appointment, Ferris will ask about each Member's injury, home environment, activity level, interests and goals. He will then provide a roadmap for treatment and, most importantly, help Members get back to daily life. Ferris will also check your strength and flexibility. During that first appointment, the goal is to provide information about: F The injury F The treatment plan and how it will help F The number of appointments to expect for treatment Through therapy, he hopes to work together to help Members improve their quality of life and get back to the activities they enjoy.
Scheduling Information Please call 314-822-3205 or stop by the clinic for assistance scheduling. The fax number is 314-822-3056. At the time of scheduling, Members will receive an email of the paperwork to complete prior to your appointment. Often, treatment will begin during the first appointment, which will be 45-60 minutes.
Scheduling Information Our staff will review Members' plan benefits received from their insurance company. Additionally, they bill the insurance company on Members' behalf and work to collect the amount owed. This would include the deductible, coinsurance, co-pay or any service not covered by the insurance plan. Contact the insurance company before the first appointment to confirm therapy services. Physical therapy services will be available at the West Clubhouse in May. Keep an eye on MAC social media and website for an official date. F
BILLY FERRIS, PT, DPT, DEMONSTRATES SERVICES
Core Services F Physical Therapy F Sports Therapy & Orthopedic Rehabilitation F Low Back Rehabilitation F Work Injury Management
Specialized Services F Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) F Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 Certified (Golf) F K-Vest Level 1 (Golf) F Functional Movement Screening (FMS)
Exclusive Grand Opening Offer We will perform a Functional Movement Screening at 50% off the regular price until June 1, 2021! This offer is only valid for MAC Members and their families at the West Clubhouse clinic.
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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS AGES
RATE
Ages 7-10
June 7-11
WEEK 2 June 14-18
WEEK 3
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sports 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pajama Day
1-4 p.m.
1-4pm
12:30-2:30 p.m. 1-4 p.m.
Aug 2-6
WEEK 10
Aug 9-13
WEEK 11
Aug 16-20
WEEK 12
9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.
WEEK 9
Ice Cream Day
July 26-30
9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.
WEEK 8
Parent BBQ
July 19-23
9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.
WEEK 7
Firetruck Visit
July 12-16
9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.
WEEK 6
Christmas in July
WEEK 5
9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.
WEEK 4
Super heros
9-11 a.m.
9-11 a.m., M-F
9-11 a.m.
12-1 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
9-11 a.m. 1-4 p.m.
12-1 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m., M-F
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Back to School
9 a.m -12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. All About Safety
Camp Olympics
1-4 p.m.
9-11 a.m., M-F
12-1 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Hero & Princess
Wild & Wacky
Party in the USA
9 a.m.-4 p.m. M-Th
1-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
9-11 a.m., M-F
12-1 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F
9 a.m.-4 p.m
9-11 a.m., M-F
12-1 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 21-25 June 28- July 2 July 5-9 PRESCHOOL CAMP 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoo Animals Get Outside CAMP MAC 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 9 a.m -12 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. Talent Show
ADVENTURE DAY TRIPS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. M-Th
SPECIAL INTEREST CAMPS 1-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
9 a.m.-4 p.m
SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMPS
9-11 a.m., M-F
12-1 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F
9 a.m.-12 p.m. 1-4 p.m.
9-11 a.m., M-F
12-1 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F
9-11 a.m.
9-11 a.m., M-F
12-1 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F
12:30-2:30 p.m.
9-11 a.m., M-F
12-1 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F
12:30-3:30 p.m.
9:30-11 a.m.
8:30-9:30 a.m.
12:30-3:30 p.m.
9:30-11 a.m.
8:30-9:30 a.m.
12:30-3:30 p.m.
9:30-11 a.m.
8:30-9:30 a.m.
12:30-3:30 p.m.
9:30-11 a.m.
8:30-9:30 a.m.
12:30-3:30 p.m.
9:30-11 a.m.
8:30-9:30 a.m.
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Orange Ball, Green Ball and Intermediate members will have the option to select a level during registration. Squash Camp level determined by Pro and based on age and ability. 4
SQUASH5
TENNIS
12-1 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F
1-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tie-Dye Day
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
WEEK 11
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Team Spirit Day
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 1-4 T-F
The MAC gears up for another sizzlin’ summer filled with sports, education and loads of fun! CAMP
$160
Grades K-6 $325
Ages 3-5*2
Fun Friday Themes Ages 8-13 $325
Half-Day Theme of the week
Explore STL Ages 8-13 $150 $150 $200 $200 $200 $200 $140 $140 $150 $140 $45 $45 $179
Grades K-6
Waterpark Warriors Grades K-5 Grades K-4 Ages 4-10 Ages 4-10 Ages 8-12 Grades K-5 Grades 2-7 Ages 4-10 Ages 5-10 Ages 11-14 Ages 10-14 Ages 12-15 Ages 12-15 $140 $140 $140 $225 $140
Full- or Half-Day
Bricks 4 Kidz Olympics Bricks 4 Kidz Disney Characters Future Doctor Camp Little Vet School Horses NASA Camp Crayola Art of Conservation MAC Art & Crafts Camp American Girl Doll Little Ninja's Academy Youth Self Deffense Basics of Staying Home Alone Babysitting 101 Counselor In Training (C.I.T)* Grades 3-6 Grades 1-4 Grades 5-8 Ages 6-12 Ages 4-8
$205 full-day $125 half-day
Volleyball Camp Basketball Camp Basketball Camp Golf Camp off site- Mon-Thurs Yoga Camp Performance Tennis3
Beginner Junior
Ages 10-15
Member: $150 Guest: $200 Member: $300 Guest: $400 Member: $425 Guest: $525
180/week, Ages 10-18 9-11 a.m., M-F 9-11 a.m., M-F $40/ day Ages 4-8 $100 per week 12-1 p.m. M-F 12-1 p.m. M-F Ages 8-14 $250 per week 1-4 p.m. M-F 1-4 p.m. M-F Contact Max Shapiro at 314-539-4416 or mshapiro@mac-stl.org for more information.
Intermediate
Ages 14+
Red Ball Orange/Green/Intermediate Junior Team Tennis
Advanced
1 Must be invited back after first week of program. Preschool campers must be ages 3-5 and fully potty trained. Themes of the week are listed. Performance Tennis members will have an option to select a level during registration. 2 3
CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB
MAC's Wine Society Hosts French Wine Dinner On Thursday, Feb. 25, MAC Members and their guests gathered at the Downtown Clubhouse for a French wine dinner. The evening featured wines presented by A. Bommarito Wines, dinner by Executive Chef Bart Philipps and plenty of camaraderie. The event was held in the Missouri Room to allow for social distancing. Dinner included MAC favorites such as salmon tartar, beef tornados with poached egg, opera torte with fresh berries and more. The wines featured throughout the evening were Patrick Bottex - BugeyCerdon Rose “La Cueille” NV during the hors d'oeuvres course, Geneves - Chablis 2018 during the first course, Faury - St. Joseph "Rouge" 2018 and Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Rouge 2017 during the entrée course and G. Bertrand - Banyuls 2014 during dessert. F ABOVE TOP ROW (L-R): KATHI CLAMOURS, WALTER MURRAY AND MAUREEN WERNER; GREGORY AND JUDY MUELLER. SECOND ROW (L-R): ANDREW AND MEGAN SELCK; CARTER AND KAYLA ALEXANDER, CLINTON WRIGHT AND KAREN MILLIGAN.
MAC'S MARK TWAIN SOCIETY BRINGS CORNHOLE TO THE DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE Sponsored by:
On Saturday, Feb. 20, the Mark Twain Society and MAC Sports Foundation hosted their inaugural Cornhole Tournament to help raise funds to benefit the Sports Foundation. Teams of two competed (with at least one MAC Member per team) against each other, while other attendees were treated to food stations, drinks, cigars and a raffle. They also broadcasted college basketball games on the big screens in the Missouri Room. Games they watched included the University of Kansas versus Texas Tech game and University of Central Florida versus Temple University game. All tournament spots were quickly filled, with many more people wanting to attend, so the event was opened for spectators. At the end of the day, Past President Brent Kaniecki and his tournament partner Al Marshall took home the title of the first MAC Cornhole Tournament winners in history!
BRENT KANIECKI AND AL MARSHALL, CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT WINNERS
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CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB
M A R K T WA I N S O C I E T Y C E L E B R AT E S
St. Patrick's Day
On Wednesday, March 10, the Mark Twain Society gathered in the Missouri Room for an early St. Patrick’s Day 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 from the Emerald Isle were available for sampling during the night.
TOP ROW: L-R: ADAM KAESTNER AND MIKE TAYLOR; MEMBERS SAMPLE IRISH WHISKEY AT THE TASTING; JENNIFER WELLER AND ANNA HICKMAN; BOTTOM ROW: TIM SANSONE, KIM DEMOTTE AND PETER DUNNE
AMANDA Williams Visits the Military history club On Tuesday, April 27, the Military History Club welcomes Amanda Williams, Education Director of the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia who will talk with us about the Triumphs and Controversies of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. In his 52-year military career, MacArthur could often be found at the center of triumph or controversy. Pershing thought MacArthur was his greatest battlefield commander, but that he had a big ego. Roosevelt valued his military mind but also called him the most dangerous man in America. Eisenhower considered him the only true genius he ever met, but also found him too
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theatrical. Churchill lauded him as one of the bravest allied commanders, and Truman found him enormously frustrating. What do you think of MacArthur? Join us for an examination of his career – and of some of the MacArthur rumors that are accepted as “FACT.” Tuesday, April 27 11:30 a.m. - lunch F 12 p.m. - Program Downtown Clubhouse F Hall of Fame Room In-person: Register online or email kmaurer@mac-stl.org. Zoom: Contact kmaurer@mac-stl.org for virtual connection details.
MAC BDG Welcomes "The Book Professor" Nancy Erickson Join the MAC's Business Development Group for their next meeting on April 15 at 7:30 a.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse. This month, Nancy Erickson (a.k.a. The Book Professor) presents “Expanding Your Business by Writing a Book.” In this presentation, Erickson will discuss how to use a book to establish yourself as an expert in your field, increase your credibility and attract a following. Further, she will explain how you can repurpose the material in your book to reach an even greater audience through speaking engagements, podcasts, blog articles, seminars and workshops.
Erickson spent 25 years in the high-tech industry with IBM and Oracle Corporation and shifted into her “second career” in 2007. She is the owner of two book-related businesses: The Book Professor, and Stonebrook Publishing, an award-winning publishing house that specializes in creating high-impact nonfiction books. The cost to attend this event is $14.40 per person, including garage parking. Reservations required. Register online or email kmaurer@mac-stl.org. Next month, on May 20, Jim Mosquera, Principal of Sentinel Consulting, will be speaking about "The Future of Money." F
CWC MEETINGS
MAC Associates' Squash Social Wednesday, April 21 F West Clubhouse 6 p.m. - Happy Hour 6:30 p.m. - Squash $20 per person (limited capacity) Price includes: Squash and beer Contact Squash Director Alex Ingham at aingham@mac-stl.org to register.
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 Invitational Sanctioned Bridge Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:15 p.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., Downtown For more information, visit mac-stl.org or call DT: 314-539-4470 WE: 314-539-4490 APRIL 2021 F 29
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MAC LEGEND: Donald Sher n March 26, 2021, the MAC celebrated Don Sher Day, marking the 75th anniversary of the longtime Member’s join date in 1946. Looking back at records, MAC administrators are fairly certain there haven’t been any other Members who’ve belonged to the Club for that long. Sher joined the MAC because his father had been a Member since “the war years… around 1917,” Sher guesses. He grew up in University City and remembers riding the bus downtown after school let out. When he and his brother arrived at the MAC, they would play basketball in the gym for an hour and then take swim classes. “We swam in the nude, and when we played basketball, we played shirts versus skins,” he remembers. “We had a locker and we’d get a towel and take the bus home afterwards.” Sher’s father, Louis, had bad arthritis and was crippled when he was in his 30s, so athletics weren’t the main focus of his MAC experience. Louis was a lawyer, and as a fledgling Member, Sher got to know many of his father’s lawyer friends at the Club. Sher eventually went on to become a lawyer himself, graduating from Washington University in St. Louis with a law degree in 1949. He says the social aspect of the Club has been his favorite thing about the MAC as an adult, but he credits the staff when he was younger on their efforts in teaching him how to swim and “just putting up with me.” “Those coaches had to put up with me, and they had a lot of patience,” he says with a laugh. Sher calls himself a “pretty bad athlete… probably one of the last guys they’d pick on the team” and found the MAC’s declaration of Don Sher Day amusing. “I’m honored more than I can say that the MAC would consider to write anything about me,” he says. Sher has fond memories of socializing
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with fellow lawyers at the MAC while he was practicing and used to dine at the Jack Buck Grille regularly before going to the symphony. “You couldn’t beat the steak, my gosh,” he said. “And the oysters in half shell, and the tomato soup. The food in general has just always been very good.” He recalls taking his family to “superb” Thanksgiving meals at the Downtown Clubhouse and bringing out-of-town friends to dine, as well. “If you wanted to take somebody who had come from out of town somewhere special, you took them to the MAC.” He recalls a time when there was a bad power outage in Clayton. Sher, his wife, his sister and a friend of his called the MAC to see if they could come stay at the hotel for a few days. “We came down and spent three or four days until the power got renewed,” he says. “Those are good memories.” When asked why he has stayed a Member for all these years, Sher answered simply that his family has always enjoyed their time at the MAC. “It has been a family gathering place for us many times. There’s a great sense of community, too,” he says. Sher is also complimentary of the way the Club operated and adapted to change in all the years he’s been a Member. “[The MAC] was very quick in adjusting to the change in race relations, which I welcomed and was glad to see happen. They were also quick to adjust to [the addition of female Members] and made those adjustments. Their boards have been generally wonderful and wellhandled. It’s run so professionally,” he says. Sher is now 94 years old, and the MAC has been a constant in his life for decades. “That’s one good thing about living a long life because [the MAC] has always a pleasant place for us to go,” he says. “We all love the Club.” F
MAC Strategic Plan The MAC's 2020-2029 Strategic Plan Is Now Available
An investment of time. A processled commitment. A collaborative body of work that captures who we are, what we’re doing, and how we plan to get there. All of these could describe the Missouri Athletic Club Strategic Plan. It has been my privilege and pleasure to serve as chairperson of the Club’s Planning Committee this year. The committee’s structure, as we know it now, was created in June 2015 after the Board of Governors approved a reorganization of the Club’s committee structure. The committee is primarily known for being the keeper of the Club’s 10-year Strategic Plan which follows an annual process to refresh and update both internal department goals and objectives. The plan includes the 10-year financial plan and the 10-year capital plan, which tracks and accounts for all capital expenditures for near term and future capital projects. The goal of our committee is to provide process, continuity, decision support, forward-thinking, leadership, and strategic oversight to support Club leadership and the Board of Governors. During the 2020-2021 planning cycle which began in the spring of 2020, for the first time, we created teams of our Planning Committee members to partner with Club leaders and staff to prepare the materials for the 2020 plan. The Club’s fiscal year begins on Sept. 1 each year, so the financial and capital plan sections are prepared on a fiscal year basis. Most of our Members will find the capital plan section interesting because this is where we capture and assign placeholders for both “have to do” as well as “want to do” items. The items listed in the current year have been approved by the Board of Governors and are a “go.” The nine following “out years” have items listed as placeholders. During the annual budget cycle, and as budget becomes available and circumstances move forward, those items can be moved back, pulled forward or combined with other items as the annual budget is prepared, revised and presented to the Board each year.
In 2020, we created two new sections of the plan to reflect the growing importance of these areas of the Club: information technology and club life/CWCs. Member engagement is a priority of the Board and leadership team, and both of these areas have been identified as having an impact on the quality of the experience our Members have while in our Club. Information technology is a significant, growing area that encompasses everything from traditional I.T. issues such as server and P.C. management, to cybersecurity preparation and penetration testing, security camera deployment and integration with our security provider Hackett Security, as well as the new software and equipment deployed to provide our state-of-the-art spinning studio at West. Club engagement, another key focus of the Board, is reinforced by our commitment to being the “Club For Life” and the multi-generational, multi-faceted opportunities our Members have to share common interests and experiences through our Clubs Within the Club (CWC) and Club events. Finally, we have added a new planning tool to the annual plan - the strategic framework. This tool captures on one page the mission, vision, and values of the Club, as well as the Board’s high-level, primary focus areas (pillars), desired initiatives (priorities), and tactical programs (actions). The plan was written this year to tie the individual efforts of each of our internal business lines with the framework, and to align the projects, activities and capital expenditures we discuss and approve with the high-level strategic objectives we capture in this key planning document. Like the traditional content of the 10-year plan, this document is evaluated on an annual basis, updated as needed, and ratified by both the Committee and Board each June. I want to thank the members of the Board of Governors, Wally and his team, and the individual members of the Planning Committee for their outstanding work on this plan and the planning process. As a Member, I encourage you to take the time to look through it. It will provide a window into what the Club is planning, how we plan on doing it, and the value it provides our Membership. F
This column was written by Cheri McLaughlin 2020-2021 MAC Treasurer and Planning Committee Chair
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One of the Club’s most popular events, the annual MAC Boxing Championships presented by Midwest Regional Bank will be held onMark Thursday, June 10. The which is traditionally your calendars for event the upcoming MAC Happy held in February was postponed to the new date this year. The Hours. MAC has a boxing tradition dating back to thespecials, beginning of the Club and St. Louis has a long tradition of producing some In addition to serving up great drink of the top boxers in are the acountry. Those two traditions will be on display in the Missouri Room as the Boxing Championships will these events great opportunity to meet new featuremembers some of the best young boxers in the area. and introduce friends and colleagues to the Capacity limited and the event is always a sellout. Join in the excitement and be a part of this memorable event by becomClub.isNo reservations are required. ing a sponsor. There are a limited number of ringside tables and they are reserved for sponsors. Contact jwilson@mac-stl.org to West (Poolside) reserveDowntown your sponsorship now. Saturday, June Wednesday, June will 25 open on Thursday, General reservations April 15,14 at 10 a.m. Only tables of 10 will be available at that time. Call 314-539Wednesday, July 23 Saturday, July 12 4470 or email downtownevents@mac-stl.org to secure your spot on April 15. On April 22, if there is still availability, individual Saturday, Aug. Thursday, Aug. 14 reservations will open. Premium tables of 10 located in 23 the second row will be available for $2,500 or $250/person. Tables located 5-8 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the third row from the ring will be available for $1,500 or $150/person. Don’t miss this memorable night of boxing featuring a delicious meal, drinks, and MAC camaraderie! F
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Governors Dinner on Feb. 20. 3 Barbara Conway, Jean Raybuck and Charles Barnes pose for a photo. 4 The Downtown Clubhouse celebrated International Women's Day by flying a special flag and bunting.. 5 Carrie Burggraf, along with several other female authors, many from the MAC, had a launch party for their new book in the 1903 bar.
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