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Around the Club
Featuring the legends of the ring!
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 | 6 P.M. DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE
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Back by popular demand, the most successful new MAC event of 2021 is returning bigger and better! Some of the biggest legends in wrestling history including Sgt. Slaughter, Jerry “the King” Lawler, “the Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart, and “Cowboy” Bob Orton will be featured at MAC Wrestling Night II.
The inaugural MAC Wrestling Night sold out in less than an hour, so don’t miss out on the exciting action this year. This fun event has all the elements that make boxing night so popular, including a great meal, drinks, camaraderie, plus all of the pageantry and drama that goes along with wrestling. This is the perfect night to entertain friends and business associates. You will be treated to exciting live matches in the ballroom, including a chain match and a battle royale in the main event!
F 6 p.m. | Cocktail Reception F 7 p.m. | Dinner F 8 p.m. | Wrestling F $175 per person, plus Club charge F Online registration is required.
Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Aug. 3.
THE LEGENDS OF THE RING
“THE MOUTH OF THE SOUTH” JIMMY HART
Jimmy Hart is one of the most successful managers in the history of wrestling. Known for his trademark megaphone and gift of gab, Hart managed many of the greats in the sport including Hulk Hogan, King Kong Bundy, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Bret “the Hitman” Hart. Prior to his prolific career as a wrestling manager, Hart was a member of the rock band the Gentrys, best known for their 1965 Top five hit “Keep on Dancing.”
“COWBOY” BOB ORTON
Wrestling has been the family business for the Orton family. Cowboy Bob’s father, Bob Sr., had a successful career in the ring and his son Randy is currently one of the biggest stars in the sport with the WWE. Orton was one of the biggest stars in the WWF in the 1980s and participated in the first two WrestleMania events. In 2005, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
SGT. SLAUGHTER
For more than three decades, adorned in sunglasses, a campaign hat and military fatigues, Sgt. Slaughter was one of the biggest stars of wrestling. Alternating between hero and villain throughout his career, Slaughter fought in countless legendary matches in the AWA, NWA and WWF. He is a WWE Hall of Famer who won the championship and headlined WrestleMania VII in 1991.
JERRY “THE KING” LAWLER
“The King” made his wrestling debut in his hometown of Memphis. In the early 1980s, Lawler was embroiled in a feud with comedian Andy Kaufman that attracted national media attention. He moved to the WWF in the early 1990s and resumed a feud with Jimmy Hart, which dated back more than a decade earlier in Memphis. Lawler has also made a name for himself as one of the premier commentators in wrestling.
MARKETING MINUTE
with Jaymie Hauversburk
As many of you have probably noticed from last month’s issue with the Big Wide Sky branding update, things are starting to take off here at the Missouri Athletic Club with this long, thoughtout and strategically-planned branding initiative. Our Vision is to be the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations. Our Mission is to create extraordinary experiences in all aspects of Club life in the spirit of excellence, service and tradition. I have met so many of you already and am looking forward to continuing to get to know every face and family member of our exceptional staff and Members alike. It is all of you that make this historic Platinum Club what it is today. I am so thankful to be part of this community.
WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO BEHIND THE SCENES:
We are excited to share we have been working on a brand-new portfolio of classic, timeless photos, new Vision and Mission videos and overall collateral throughout all aspects of the Club. Note the new Jack Buck Grille menus that will make an appearance in the next couple of weeks! We are working diligently to make sure all things MAC across all outlets and both Clubhouses, align with not only our rich history, but the present Member’s, families and staff experience, and more importantly, where we are headed! Enriching lives for generations with each one of you! An exciting journey that will bring every aspect of YOUR Club alive! The purpose is to showcase the space the MAC provides, where personal potential and remarkable memories can be realized.
Check out the Cherry Diamond magazine for all things Marketing and Membership-related. I and my door are always open to accepting all forms of feedback, so if we happen to cross paths, I urge each of you to share your thoughts and ideas with me or any one of us on this incredibly talented team. While you’re out and about at either Clubhouse or the many events, we invite you to tag the MAC (@macstlouis) in your social media posts so we can all experience what’s happening in and around the Club and not miss out on any of the fun!
Cheers!
Jaymie Hauversburk, Marketing Director Missouri Athletic Club
MAC at the Fox
SEPT. 2022-MAY 2023
Enjoy a night on the town with MAC by attending one of seven shows at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Price includes a premier theater ticket, coach transportation, three-course dinner at the Downtown Clubhouse and Club charge. Dates are subject to change. A jacket and tie are recommended. The schedule and price listed below apply to each show. For reservations, call Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402.
Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations – Thursday, Sept. 29
Hadestown – Thursday, Oct. 20
Disney’s FROZEN – Thursday, Nov. 10
SIX – Thursday, Feb. 2
To Kill a Mockingbird – Thursday, March 9
Tootsie – Thursday, March 30
Jesus Christ Superstar – Thursday, May 18
5:15 p.m. | Dinner 6:50 p.m. | Depart for the Fox 7:30 p.m. | Show
$150 per person, inclusive
PRESENTING THE 2022-2023 MAC Board of Governors
FRONT ROW: (L TO R) STEVEN ALBART (TREASURER), TRACY BECKETTE (FIRST VICE PRESIDENT), BRENT BEUMER (PRESIDENT), JUSTIN FOWLER (SECOND VICE PRESIDENT) AND CHRIS SWANK (SECRETARY). SECOND ROW: (L TO R) MARK MCCLANAHAN, NEAL PERRYMAN, CARTER ALEXANDER, MARK NIEMEYER AND CHERI MCLAUGHLIN. THIRD ROW: (L TO R) JODI PETERSEN, TIM MAYNARD, TOM DANKENBRING, JEFF WEHMER AND GARY SEXTRO.
Annual Veterans Day Commemoration Calls for Nominations Save the Date!
This year’s Veterans Day Commemoration event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Downtown Clubhouse. At this annual event, the MAC will honor the Veteran of the Year, a retired or former member of the U.S. military from the St. Louis area who demonstrates support of veterans and the U.S. in everyday life, and who serves as a role model for other citizens. If you know a deserving veteran, nominate him or her for Veteran of the Year.
The Veterans Day Committee will review the nominations and select the individual to receive the award based on the criteria listed on the nomination form. To nominate an individual, complete the nomination form located online under Member Central > Member Documents and submit to Katie Maurer by Friday, Aug. 19.
The Veterans Committee is seeking Members who are interested in the Veterans’ Award Program. The Missouri Veterans Recognition Program authorized the Missouri National Guard Adjutant General to procure and present, as a token of the appreciation of the state, a medal to each member of the National Guard of Missouri who served with a Missouri unit and veterans who served in the armed forces during World War I, World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars. For more information, contact Katie Maurer at kmaurer@mac-stl.org.
A FIREWORK FOURTH OF JULY
Members and their families celebrated Independence Day at the 139th America’s Birthday Parade. To start the day, families and friends gathered in the Sportsman’s Club for a pre-parade breakfast. With full bellies, Members and their families walked to the MAC float to ride in the parade, hand out soccer stress balls to the crowd and showcase MAC camaraderie in its truest form.
HONORING Exceptional WOMEN
Since 2011, the Missouri Athletic Club has annually honored six women from the St. Louis region who have demonstrated tremendous vision in business/ professional, civic engagement, philanthropic programs and mentorship. On Oct. 7, the MAC will continue the tradition of honoring six women from the community and one Rising Star at the Women of Distinction Luncheon. Congratulations to the 2022 Women of Distinction honorees!
LILIAN DOAN DAVIS
Throughout her career, Polsinelli Shareholder Lilian Davis has helped private and public corporations, individuals and municipalities identify and address potential liabilities within employment law. She counsels clients on management, compliance, and regulatory issues and litigates employment. Outside of the office, Lilian has immersed herself in her adopted hometown of St. Louis through community service, focusing on organizations dedicated to women and diversity and inclusion in the field of law. She has been deeply involved with Girls on the Run St. Louis and the Missouri Asian American Bar Association for more than a decade.
LAURNA GODWIN
For 40-plus years, Laurna Godwin has been using her communications skills to educate and engage people on issues affecting how they live, work and play. She is a three-time Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist who today is the Owner/President of Vector Communications Corporation, an engagement and communications consulting firm. Prior to co-creating Vector in 1998, Laurna spent nearly 20 years as a television news anchor, reporter and talk show host. As a civic volunteer, she has chaired and served on several nonprofit, educational, and corporate boards. A New Jersey native, Laurna earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, and her Master’s in journalism from Columbia University.
DR. CHRISTINE JACOBS
Christine Jacobs, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., is Dean and Vice President for Medical Affairs at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Jacobs graduated from Vanderbilt School of Medicine and completed a family medicine residency at Brown University. Her career includes 30 years of academic medicine and the creation of the SLU Family Medicine Residency to train physicians to care for underserved patients and communities. Her commitment to health equity, her passion for medical education, and her dedication to the rigor of scientific inquiry motivate her work at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Jacobs is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics.
TAMARA KEEFE
Tamara Keefe is the founder and Flavor Temptress of St. Louis-based Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Ice Cream. Tamara has always had a deep passion for ice cream and what it represents: family, community and moments of connection. Keefe has over 25 years of experience working across global brands in the consumer packaged goods industry with a focus in strategy, brand management, consumer insights and innovation. Locally, Tamara is a board member of the St. Louis Civic Pride Foundation and a member of the EO Entrepreneurs Organization, serving as MyEO Chair (2019, 2020, 2021), helping businesses grow and thrive.
NANCY MEYER
Nancy Meyer is a proud St. Louisan and enjoys all St. Louis has to offer – a sense of community, awesome sports, hiking, biking and arts. She has had the pleasure of spending 32 years with Dierbergs Markets, Inc. in a variety of store and Human Resources leadership roles. Every day, she feels she has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people around her. Nancy has been married for 37 years and is the proud parent of two adult children. Being a mom has truly been one of the greatest joys in her life.
DR. MARGARET REYNOLDS (RISING STAR)
Margaret Reynolds was raised in Belleville, IL. She attended Medical School at Weill Cornell Medical College with subsequent training in Ophthalmology/ Pediatric Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic, MN, and Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She presently cares for children with eye conditions at St. Louis Children’s Hospital with a special interest in children with low vision. Her greatest joy is her husband, Daniel, and her three children. She also continues to work for an NGO that she co-founded in 2007 called NETwork Against Malaria, which has distributed over 40,000 mosquito nets to school-going children and is currently updating/building a hospital in Katulikire, Uganda.
CAROL ROGERS
Carol L. Rogers began her career at E.F. Hutton in 1976, becoming a vice president and member of the Chairman’s Council. She founded Rogers & Company Wealth Management in 1986, and in 2017 became a partner of Hightower Wealth Advisors. Rogers serves as advisor for the Rogers Wealth Advisors Charitable Foundation, providing inner city scholarships primarily to Marian Middle School, Girls Inc. and Maur Hill-Mount Academy. Rogers previously served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Security Professionals in Washington DC, mentoring, and promoting women and minorities on Wall Street.
MAC SPORTS FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT
Now Accepting Donations
POWERED BY MUNGENAST ST. LOUIS ACURA AND ALTON TOYOTA
This year’s golf tournament on Aug. 29 at Glen Echo Country Club will help support the MAC Sports Foundation. Although golf play sold out quickly, Members are encouraged to join the golfers for dinner and an auction with auctioneer Tom Ackerman. Live auction items include private dinners by Executive Chef Bart Philipps and West Clubhouse Chef Charles Williams, tickets to the Fabulous Fox, golf packages, St. Louis Cardinals packages and so much more!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and auction donations will be accepted until Aug. 12. For more information, contact Katie Maurer at kmaurer@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4402.
THE MAC Speaker Series
BOB O’LOUGHLIN
Presented by Enterprise Bank & Trust Wednesday, Aug. 24 | 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Clubhouse
5:30 p.m. | Cocktail Reception 6:30 p.m. | Dinner 7:30 p.m. | Program Members and Guests: $95 MAC Associate Members: $75 Students: $35 Robert F. O’Loughlin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM), has managed some of the industry’s top properties and has directed regional hotel operations throughout the country. In this installment of the MAC Speaker Series, O’Loughlin will discuss the beginnings of LHM in St. Louis, the future of the company and his visions for St. Louis and the surrounding region. Business attire is required. Online reservations are required. If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Katie Maurer at kmaurer@mac-stl.org.
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MEMBERS ONMark your calendars for the upcoming MAC Happy LY BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECHours. In addition to serving up great drink specials, these events are a great opportunity to meet new TORY members and introduce friends and colleagues to the Club. Carl W. WintersNo reservations are required.
Downtown
West (Poolside)
FULL SERVICE AGENCY Apparel & Incentives Promotional Products Motivation Corporate Gifts 314-644-3600 ext. 101 • cwinters@mihmarketing.com mihmarketing.com
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Vacation Rental
Nobody cares for eyes more than Pearle. SUNSET HILLS
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• Over 1000 Frames personally selected by owners:
Kate Spade, Jones New York, Tura, Ted Baker and many more.
• 40% off Lenses and Frames for MAC Members and Family
Every Day! (Valid only at Sunset Hills store)
• We accept most vision plans.
Jack Priesmeyer • We own our business and want to earn your business!
Owner 10742 Sunset Hills Plaza – 314-965-EYES (3937) (located across Watson from the Viking Inn next to St. Louis Bread Co. on Lindbergh)
DELUXE Lake of the Ozarks Condo 1/3 LLC Interest
The Falls @ the 2-mile marker, 2.5 bdms, 2 bath, plus 27’ Pursuit Danali cruiser, dock & lift, garage, pools. Top deck, easy access, GREAT VIEW! A Family relax condo. Call Mike at 314-749-1588LIVE MUSIC AT THE MAC! Relax and unwind at the 1903 bar on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 6-8 p.m. Members will be treated to live music by St. Louis’ Riley Holtz. First come first serve, so be sure to save the date!
