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WELCOME, NEW MAC MEMBERS! Boix, Joe R.: Da-Com Corporation, 5317 Knights of Columbus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63119, 314-442-2800; Res: 1804 Mulligan Ct., Wentzville, MO 63385, 636-236-0668 Cafourek, Shannon (Alison): Rosina Food Products, 170 French Rd., Buffalo, NY 14227, 817-851-4588; Res: 1215 Washington Ave., #215, St. Louis, MO 63103, 817-851-4588 Crosley, Adam: Reel Impact, 10705 Kahlmeyer Dr., St. Louis, MO 63132, 314-781-7200; Res: 3 Lochhaven Lane, Ballwin, MO 63021, 636-230-0057 Dunavant, Scott D. (Lisa Marie): Dunavant Enterprises LLC, 1600 Forest View Dr., St. Louis, MO 63122, 314-616-5705; Res: 1600 Forest View Dr., St. Louis, MO 63122, 314-616-5705 Hoelscher, Jeffrey (Stephanie): Ernst & Young LLP, 190 Carondelet Plaza, Ste. 1300, St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-290-1184; Res: 17 Fox Meadows, St. Louis, MO 63127, 314-849-7755

Korner, Jason (Mary): The Law Office of Jason A. Korner, 7911 Forsyth Blvd., Ste. 300, St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-409-2659; Res: 3147 Bent Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116, 314-409-2659 Landesman, Ben (Dianne Buckley): Lawson Screen Products, 5110 Penrose St., St. Louis, MO 63115, 314-382-9300; Res: 44 Portland Dr., St. Louis, MO 63131, 314-222-9291 McClain, Daniel P. (Jamie): McClain & Associates, 514 Earth City Expressway, Earth City, MO 63045, 636-896-0085; Res: 1209 Birch Meadow Ct., High Ridge, MO 63049, 314-575-2168 Openlander, Denis: Ten Peaks Partners, 338 S. Kirkwood Rd. 104B, St. Louis, MO 63122, 888-762-7145; Res: 430 W. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122, 303-359-4544 Sciore, Vincent (Kayla R. Marquart): Patterson Dental, 4810 Park 370 Dr., Hazelwood, MO 63042, 314-595-1300; Res: 622 Chamblee Lane, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-800-8988

Shanafelt, Scott (Ami): Da-Com Corporation, 5317 Knights of Columbus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63119, 314-442-2800; Res: 24 Pembrooke Lane, Breese, IL 62230, 618-526-8060 Srenco, Andrew J. (Mary Ann): Priority Plastics, 314-727-1333; Res: 11 Carrswold Dr., St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-727-1100 Wappelhorst, Brandon: Sansone Group, 120 S. Central Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-727-6664; Res: 1725 Redbird Cove, St. Louis, MO 63144, 314-210-9020

Thank you to the following members for sponsoring new members. Thomas Campbell Mike Carlson Robert Cross Paul Feder Rick Fister Michael Hickenbotham Ken Kantrovitch Tim Malyszko Ann O’Toole John Pennington Steve Wigginton

1 + 1 = PLAT INUM PARTNE RS H IP + 6 = S UC C E S S The Membership Department has grown to a strong group of six, including Katie Maurer, Director of Club Sponsored Events and CWCs, whose contribution to retention is invaluable. Julie Kueper and Susan Bischoff capture every lead and work their magic at the West location, and Wendy Descher, Michael Gray and Patti Cundiff work to connect Downtown businesses and residents with the MAC. The Club is experiencing positive membership growth for the first time since 2006, at which time the initiation fee was being waived. During January 2014, in addition to positive net growth for the month, the Club gained $20,000 in initiation fees. Even with all these positive signs of membership growth, the department is not satisfied but alone cannot grow membership. Our existing members are vital to the process by constantly looking for member candidates and forwarding their information to the Membership Department. The main reason people don’t join? Simply because they have never been asked. Members can also be on the lookout for events,

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business meetings and party opportunities to be held at either location. In addition to exposing prospective members to the Club, catering revenue contributes to the health of the Club and often brings rooms business, helping to fill the Three Buckets. The Membership Department has become the Membership Development Department with a new mission statement and new goals, serving as the center of Club membership and financial growth. A new thought process is in place with the focus of developing. All non-members are prospective members, the majority coming from existing members. From prospective member they will be developed to candidate, new member, and active long-term member. Our recent MAC Champion Paul Passanise said it best: “The dues are a small investment if you take advantage of all the Club has to offer. Better health from an organized athletic program will extend the quality of your life, and one new customer or business deal will pay your dues for a year.”

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Contents

CHERRY DIAMOND Announcing the 2014 Women of Distinction........... 22 Following a record number of nominations, the committee has narrowed it down to six honorees. Join us to celebrate these women’s accomplishments on April 11.

Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 April 2014 CHERRY DIAMOND STAFF Publisher - John Bugh Managing Editor - Becky Rasmussen Graphic Designer - Diane Rackovan Director of Communications - Jim Wilson General Manager - Wallace L. Smith To advertise, call 314-539-4447 or email: advertise@mac-stl.org The Cherry Diamond Vol. 108/No. 4 (USPS: 102-560) is published monthly by the Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63102 Tel. (314) 231-7220. Subscription, $39 per year, subject to sales tax. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT ST. LOUIS, MO. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Cherry Diamond, 405 Washington, Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102

It’s Election Season! ................................................ 9 Meet this year’s eight candidates for the MAC Board of Governors, and prepare to cast your vote. Be sure to experience the excitement of Election Day at the Downtown Clubhouse on May 1.

FEATURES 17 Pro Squash Comes to the MAC 18 Good Fellowship Day 20 Father-Daughter Banquet 21 Summertime Fun 23 Fight Night at the MAC

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24 Golf Kickoff 25 Remembering the 1914 Fire

Departments

2 New Members 4 Calendar of Events 6 President’s Column 7 From the GM’s Desk 8 By-Laws Committee 13 Dining Highlights 15 Athletics 19 Focus on Fitness 26 Club News 28 Clubs Within the Club 30 Snapshots

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Candidates up for election for the new class of MAC Governors. Check out the voting schedule and candidate profiles starting on page 9. Current WDSA ranking of MAC Head Squash Pro Heidi Mather, who served as chair for and competed in the inaugural St. Louis Open. See the results and photos from the event on page 17. Number of miles swum by January 2013 Swimmer of the Month Dale Ross. View all of our monthly honorees, as well as the Swimmer of the Year, on page 18. Years that the Missouri Athletic Club has been hosting the Father-Daughter Banquet. Bring the young lady in your life to this year’s event on May 21. Total number of mothers in the world. Show your mom that she’s one in a billion by bringing her to either Clubhouse for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11.

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SUNDAY

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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Golf Season Kickoff

First Tee Begins

Women of Distinction Luncheon

Trout Fishing

Once at the Fox

Easter Brunch

Event Reservations

Ballroom Dance Session Begins

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Downtown Clubhouse Events: 314-539-4470 West Clubhouse Events: 314-539-4490 Jack Buck Grill: 314-539-4417 West Dining: 314-539-4441 www.mac-stl.org.

Rooftop Happy Hour

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WEDNESDAY

No shows will be charged in full. Please call with your own reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the event to avoid a one-third charge.

Apollos Spring Concert

Member/Guest Shoot

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Reservation Information:

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Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Brunch

Easter Egg Hunt

Election Day

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Father Daughter Banquet

Joseph at the Fox

Birds and Bogies III

Opening Day Pool Party

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Golf Season Kickoff (DT)

Thursday, April 3 Join the MAC Golf Club to kick off the season with some great names in golf. 5:30 p.m.

The First Tee (WE)

Sundays, April 6 – May 4 The First Tee Program teaches youth life lessons and leadership skills through the sport of golf. 1:30-2:30 p.m. $10 Call 314-539-4402 to register.

Women of Distinction Luncheon (DT)

Easter Brunch (WE)

Mother’s Day Brunch (DT & WE)

Sunday, April 20 Enjoy a special brunch prepared by the West Clubhouse culinary staff. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Adults - $30.95 + gratuity Children (4-12) - $14.95 + gratuity Children 3 and under – Gratis

Sunday, May 11 Celebrate the mom in your life. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Adults - $32.95 + gratuity Children (4-12) - $14.95 + gratuity Children 3 and under – Gratis

Ballroom Dance Lessons (DT) Birds and Bogies III Tuesdays, April 22 – May 20 No class April 29. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $55 for Dance Club members $62.50 for all others Call 314-539-4402 to register.

Friday, May 16 Join us for this three -man/woman scramble, including 50 birds at the shoot and nine holes of golf. 9:30 a.m. – Shoot at Strathalbyn Farms 11:30 a.m. – Lunch on your own 12:30 p.m. – Golf at The Legends 4 p.m. – Cocktail reception $75, inclusive Call 314-539-4402 to register.

Friday, April 11 Election Rooftop Happy Hour Help us recognize the 2014 MAC Women (DT) of Distinction, featuring keynote speaker Wednesday, April 23 Blanche Touhill, Ph.d. 5-8 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – Reception No reservations required. 12 p.m. – Luncheon & Program $50, inclusive Members & Guests Sporting

Once at the Fox (DT)

Thursday, April 17 5:45 p.m. – Dinner; 8 p.m. – Show $130, inclusive Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.

Good Friday Trout Fishing (WE)

Friday, April 18 The Rod & Gun Club will host a trout fishing outing at Maramec Spring Park, followed by a fresh catch feast at West. 7-11 a.m. – Fishing 1:30 p.m. – Lunch $20, inclusive Call 314-539-4402 to register.

Easter Egg Hunt (WE)

Saturday, April 19 Bring the family for an egg hunt and appearance by the Easter bunny. 8:30-10 a.m. – Breakfast buffet 10:15 a.m. – Egg hunt Adults - $17.95 + gratuity Children (4-12) - $11.95 + gratuity Children 3 and under – Gratis

Easter Brunch (DT)

Sunday, April 20 Celebrate Easter at the Club with brunch, petting zoo, family photos and a visit with the Easter Bunny. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Adults - $31.95 + gratuity Children (4-12) - $14.95 + gratuity Children 3 and under – Gratis

Father-Daughter Banquet (DT)

Wednesday, May 21 Dads and daughters will enjoy carriage rides, dinner and dancing, with a special gift for each girl. 5:30-7 p.m. – Photos & carriage rides 7 p.m. – Dinner; 8 p.m. – Dancing Ages 12 & up - $31.95 + gratuity Ages 11 & under - $25.95 + gratuity

Clays Championship

Friday, April 25 All are welcome for the 5th Annual Sporting Clays Championship at St. Louis Skeet and Trap. 1 p.m. – Registration 1:30 p.m. – Shoot begins 4 p.m. – Awards and refreshments $40 for Rod & Gun Club members $45 for all others Call 314-539-4402 to register.

CWC Meetings

The MAC offers many Clubs Within the Club for people who share common interests. Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m. Downtown

Apollos Spring Concert (DT)

Friday, April 25 Enjoy a three-course dinner followed by the annual spring concert of the Apollos. 6 p.m. – Cocktails; 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. – Program 9:15 p.m. – Afterglow & Dancing $34.95 + gratuity

Bike, Run & Triathlon Thursdays 5:30 p.m. Downtown lub

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Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month 7:15 a.m. Downtown

MAC Election Day (DT)

Thursday, May 1 Be a part of the grand MAC tradition! 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Polls open 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Gauntlet opens 3-6 p.m. – Gauntlet reopens 8 p.m. – Results announced

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (DT) Thursday, May 8 5:45 p.m. – Dinner; 8 p.m. – Show $130, inclusive Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.

Book Club Second Thursday of the month 5:30 p.m. West

Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month 11:30 a.m., West

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Invitational Sanctioned Bridge Tuesday (2nd & 4th) 6:15 p.m. West Military History Club Fourth Tuesday of the month 11:30 a.m. Downtown Toastmasters Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Downtown

For more information, visit the website (mac-stl.org) or call 314-539-4402. APRIL 2014

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President’s Column

President’s Column President John Bugh

It’s election season again! It’s been a rewarding experience to serve on the MAC Board of Governors and in the office of president, and I look forward to meeting the newest class of governors that will be elected this spring. Check out pages 9-12 of this issue to learn more about each of the candidates. If you have not had a chance to meet these individuals, there are a number of opportunities to do so, including the Rooftop Happy Hour on April 23, Meet & Greets at Downtown and West, the Apollos Spring Concert and more. Also, be sure to join us for the Election Day festivities on Thursday, May 1, at the Downtown Clubhouse. If you’ve never experienced an Election Day at the MAC, I think it’s safe to say it’s a tradition unlike any other. It’s also a great opportunity to thank the new class of leaders for committing their time and talents to this organization. This month, we’ll also recognize another group for their achievements and service – the 2014 MAC Women of Distinction. This remarkable group of women hail from all walks of life, from the Missouri Supreme Court and nonprofit community to healthcare and business. This

year, the MAC received a recordbreaking number of nominations, so thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a candidate. You can learn more about our awardees in this issue, and join us on April 11 to help us honor them for their accomplishments in the St. Louis community.

Membership in the MAC gains you access to more than 80 private clubs.

Now’s the time to start making your summer plans. If you have kids, there is no shortage of camp options to keep them active and entertained. Camp MAC is available all summer long, and specialty camps are available in nearly every sport possible, from tennis and golf to basketball and volleyball. It’s also time to register your young swimmers for the Penguins Swim & Dive Team, which is a great way for them to improve their skills in the pool. If you’re new to the Club, you’ll quickly discover that the West

BOARD OF GOVERNORS JOHN BUGH - PRESIDENT JUDITH HANSES - FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT JOHN KINGSTON - SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT TROY ROBERTSON - TREASURER • TERRY HAMMER - SECRETARY

TERM ENDS 2014 John Bugh Terry K. Hammer Judith R. Hanses John Kingston Troy W. Robertson

TERM ENDS 2015 Greg Beekman Kim DeMotte Dean Eggerding John M. Noce John D. Salter

TERM ENDS 2016 Bob Barnes Peter Dunne Christopher Hyams Brent Kaniecki Beau Reinberg

Pool is the perfect place to be on a sweltering St. Louis summer day. Pool season kicks off with a party on May 24 and will stay busy throughout the summer with a variety of social events, happy hours and families looking to beat the heat. If you’ll be traveling this summer, don’t forget that membership in the MAC gains you access to more than 80 private clubs across the nation and around the world. Many of these reciprocal clubs offer on-site accommodations for your convenience and the top-notch service you’ve come to expect at the MAC. A complete list of locations is available on the website or by contacting the Membership Department at 314-539-4438. The Club Within the Club (CWC) in the spotlight this month is the Military History Club, which meets monthly at the Downtown Clubhouse. Past speakers have included authors, historians, professors and veterans from all branches of the military, sharing personal experiences and research. All with a passion or interest in history are welcome to join the Club, which meets the fourth Tuesday at noon in the Veteran’s Room. For information on upcoming meetings, visit the MAC website (Social > CWCs > MHC) or contact John Noce at 314-692-2812. I will see you around the Club! John Bugh President

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General Manager

From the General Manager’s Desk Wally Smith

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Benjamin Franklin had it right, and planning is integral to our success as a club. When an effective plan is in place, we can see the results. It is so fulfilling to see the ideas and projects anticipated in 2012 come to fruition. These projects include the top-tobottom overhaul of the Downtown hotel hallways and common areas (see page 27 for a look). Work is underway at West, with the squash court refinishing and tennis court resurfacing scheduled for this spring. As promised, the grassy area by the pool will be fenced in time for the start of the season on May 24. Some of the improvements aren’t as easy to see. Through the support of the MAC Preservation Foundation,

new fire doors were installed on Floors 7-10 for safety and the roof drains have been re-sleeved. This isn’t sexy work that you’ll see in pictures but are just as critical to improving and maintaining the facilities. Let’s all say a huge thank you to the Preservation Foundation Board of Directors Don Gunn, Jerry Ortbals and Kim Tucci and support their efforts by marking your calendar for Aug. 25, for the annual Golf Classic. This event is a way to show your support, while also showing off your business with a number of sponsorship opportunities available. All the funds generated benefit our Foundation efforts. The Preservation Foundation, whose mission is the preservation of our Downtown historical clubhouse, isn’t the only Foundation helping

to support and grow the MAC. This month, take a moment to see the restored works of art, made possible by the Art Foundation, on display in Preservation Gallery. (Paul Weil shares more details on page 26.) The Club has one of the largest private art collections in the state, and the Foundation, through the support of the annual holiday giving campaign, is tasked with preserving these works for years to come. Pretty amazing when you consider the average donation amount is just $2, but it is truly powerful when 2,400 members participate. The MAC Sports Foundation also stays busy, helping to fund programs like the Jack Buck Sports Award and Hermann Trophy, which raise the continued on next page

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General Manager

MAC name in the community and support young athletes. This year, the Sports Foundation generated sponsorship support to offset the costs of these “world class” events bringing in both top amateur and professional athletes. The work of these Foundations is so integral to the success of our Club that we’ve taken to calling them the 4th Bucket – along with 1) Membership, 2) Catered Events and 3) Rooms. It is really rewarding to see these concepts take hold and make a huge difference in our focus and financial condition. As we all know, planning isn’t a oneand-done item on the checklist but rather an annual process to ensure the continuity of plans from board to board and year to year. We rely on the 4 A’s of planning: 1) setting

the annual Agenda; 2) Allocating resources; 3) Activating work; and 4) building in Accountability for all parties involved. Each of these steps ensures a continual ongoing planning process which is in place and functioning well. Of course, this work could not be accomplished without the right team in place, both on the board and staff. I would like to commend each of our candidates for this year’s election for stepping forward to serve. Too often, board service is seen as a chore, but when you have the right mix of individuals, it can be an incredibly rewarding and fun experience. Just ask a few of our past governors. The board is in place to govern, but they certainly aren’t working alone. MAC staff are here to take the vision and the agenda that has been

set and purposefully bring it about on a daily basis, and quite frankly, I think they do a great job. (Based on the number of thank-you cards and letters of appreciation that are tacked to our “Wall of Honor,” I know many of you agree.) Thank you to all our staff, and to you our MAC member family for your support as we keep “The MAC on the Move” moving forward. See you at the Club, Wally

“Good is the enemy of great.” – Jim Collins

years only to collect dust after the excitement of dreaming dies down. Board members work hard to get elected and bring their creative juices to the leadership, and then retire. One challenge the club faces has been identified at least as far back as the 1993 Strategic Plan where a “Major internal force affecting the Club” was stated as: “Challenging governance structure that inhibits continuity and pursuit of a coordinated long-term plan.” Committees have traditionally been charged with the task of keeping the MAC good. Some leaders have managed to stay “in the loop” for multiple years. Mostly, they rotate out after a few seasons. With President Bugh’s leadership, the Board is once more looking down the road, and potentially WAY down the road to how great the MAC could be. The old adage “if we keep doing what we’ve been doing we can only expect what we’ve been getting” does not appear to ensure success in the “pursuit of a coordinated long-term plan.” It seems appropriate we take a long hard look at the governance underpinnings and consider some changes to help produce a outcome. With data supplied by the think tank Club Benchmarking, we know

“Successful Clubs” differ in how their leadership serves at all levels (Elections, Officers, Boards, and Committees), and this has the By-Laws committee looking at ways to align governance, policies and procedures in order to facilitate the MAC making that next step from Good to Great. One outstanding feature that differs from more successful clubs is the length and continuity of service at all levels. And that speaks to the challenge identified in the 1993 Strategic Plan quoted above. Simply stated, in order to be great, we may need to find ways to keep talented, dedicated leaders in their leadership positions longer than we do at the present. Committees chairs change every year. Board members serve three. Officers (including the President) retain their positions for only one year. These challenges fall squarely on the Ethics and By-Laws committee to research and recommend. As chair of that committee, I am eager to hear your thoughts.

SAVE THE DATE MAC Golf Classic

Benefiting the MAC Preservation Foundation

Monday, Aug. 25 Glen Echo Country Club

From the MAC Ethics & By-Laws Committee

The MAC is a good club … a REALLY good club. It has weathered fires. It weathered the Great Depression and other minor market disturbances, including the last recession. It has weathered severe downturns in membership. Our leadership has reacted well in the face of some pretty serious events. We have fought the fires and we’re still standing. We have a good defense! The MAC can be a great club. To be a great club, the MAC would benefit from a good offense. A good offense for a club consists of policies and governance that allow for us to ask ourselves “what could we be?” Then decide what we WANT to be and when we WANT to be it. Then develop the policies and procedures to ensure follow through. Five-year plans, capital projects appear, disappear, and then re-appear. Some get funded. Some don’t. Some short-term projects see completion. Some longer ones don’t. Historically, follow through has been a challenge. Innumerable fiveyear plans have been drafted only to fall invisible after the authors no longer serve as governors. Strategic Plans look forward five, 10 and 20

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Kim DeMotte Office: 314-963-1112 Cell: 314-265-5649 kim@corporatecodriver.com

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Meet the 2014 Governor Candidates Rebekah Bahn PERSONAL Address: 1205 North Clay Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122 DOB: 5/31/80 Single BUSINESS Position: Vice President Company: Colliers International Address: 1401 S. Brentwood, Suite 700, St. Louis, MO 63144 Nature of Business: Commercial Real Estate Brokerage EDUCATION Cor Jesu Academy Washington University Saint Louis University School of Law

MAC Joined June 16, 2005, although I have been a member all of my life through my family. Activities: Golf Club; Business Development Group; Platinum Partner; regular use of fitness at the West facility; dining, special events and hosting business at both facilities. ACTIVITIES, ASSSOCIATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS Member of the Missouri Bar CCIM St. Louis Board of Directors, 2014 Treasurer St. Louis Association of Realtors The Mission Continues Leadership Committee, 2008-present Board Member of Birdies 4 Bipolar, 2013-present Sponsorship Committee for Thompson Foundation for Autism, 2011-present Recognized nationally as Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) “40 under 40” in 2009

Recipient of St. Louis Business Journal “40 under 40” award in 2014 I am a lifelong St. Louisan and member of the Missouri Athletic Club, and I am proud to be a second generation member to my father, who is a Past President. We have attended almost every holiday at the Club for the last 30+ years, and I have a very deep respect for and appreciation of the Club and its members. I believe in and support the Club wholeheartedly, and I would be dedicated to growing the MAC in our community by helping the membership and financial status to continue to flourish while maintaining the strong reputation and principles on which the MAC was founded.

E. Tracy Beckette PERSONAL Address: 7273 Northmoor Dr., St. Louis, MO DOB: 7/10/47

Elizabeth, Peter, Ann

Spouse: Cathy Children: Michael,

BUSINESS Position: Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer Company: Heartland Bank Address: 212 S. Central Ave., Clayton, MO EDUCATION Christian Brothers College Saint Louis University, BA & MBA US Army Command and General Staff College and Army War College MILITARY US Army & National Guard: 1971-2005

Rank: Brigadier General (Retired) Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA), Missouri (East) 2013-Present MAC Joined: 1968 Veterans’ Day Committee, Wine Society, Whiskey and Fine Spirits Club, Sponsored Social and Business events, worked election campaigns, Presentations to MAC History Club and American Legion Post ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS State Chairman, Missouri Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) 2006-2013 Mid-County YMCA - Past Treasurer and Past President Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri Treasurer and Past Chairman Association of the United States Army Gateway Chapter - Treasurer Military Officers Association of America

QUALIFICATIONS My long association with the Club has compelled me to seek your support as a member of the Board of Governors. It is time to repay the Club for many wonderful memories and to set the conditions for future success. Since 1971, I have amassed considerable experience in strategic plan design and implementation, organizational leadership, and financial management of numerous organizations. My “Can-Do” approach will identify solutions to issues and enable the Club to enhance its premier status. If elected, I plan to concentrate on membership growth and retention, financial stability, promotion of the MAC as an event venue, and membership satisfaction. Serving as a Governor will enable me to harness all my skills as a business and organizational leader to enhance and grow the premier status of the MAC. I look forward to serving you as a member of the Board of Governors. APRIL 2014

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Take a moment to review this year’s candidates for the MAC Board of Governors, and make plans to meet them in person at one of the upcoming election events.

Monday, April 21 Campaigning begins

Wednesday, April 23 Election Rooftop Happy Hour 5-9 p.m.

Mike Carlson

Carlson

PERSONAL Address: 7721 Stanford Avenue, University City, MO 63130 DOB: 8/24/76 Spouse: Shannon

BUSINESS Position: Sr. Executive Director – Office Brokerage Company: Sansone Group Address: 120 S. Central Avenue, Suite 500, Clayton, MO 63105 Nature of Business: Commercial Real Estate EDUCATION High School: Pattonville College: Mizzou – Finance/Real Estate

MAC Joined: March 2006 Activities: Basketball League: 2006 - Present MAC Basketball Travel Team (NACAD): 2006 – 2013 Membership Committee: 2013, 2014 Numerous Governor Campaigns ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS Norwood Hills Country Club – Member CCIM St. Louis Chapter – 2007 President Missouri Growth Association – 2007 Board Member SIOR St. Louis Chapter – 2014 Vice President & 2015 President QUALIFICATIONS It was an honor to receive notice from the Nominating Committee this year of their interest in me running for the Board. I wasted no time in starting that process, and simply put, am running as Governor due to the many, many friendships I have made

Friday, April 25 Meet & Greet at West 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Monday, April 28 & Tuesday, April 29 – Meet & Greet DT 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the MAC. It’s now my turn to give back and ensure the foundation and traditions of this great Club continue, both in the short and longer term horizons. My day to day activities as a Commercial Real Estate Office Broker entail the following: Marketing, Sales, Negotiating, Financial Analysis and Customer Service. I see these five core skill sets as the exact duties for a MAC Governor. In addition, my experience in Facilities Planning (Architectural, Construction) will be another area of experience that I can apply to both the Downtown and West locations. If elected Governor, I would use all of the above skills and welcome further collaboration from my fellow Board Members to solidify the best possible experience for all of our MAC members.

Robert Duffy Dunn PERSONAL Address: 408 Alta Dena Ct., St. Louis, MO 63130 DOB: 9/26/79 Spouse: Megan (Hadican) Dunn BUSINESS Position: Vice President/Senior Client Manager Company: Bank of America Merrill Lynch Address: Bank of America Plaza, 800 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63101 Nature of Business: Global Commercial Banking EDUCATION University of Missouri, Columbia (‘02) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major: Finance and Banking Minor: Economics Formal Credit Training: 2002-2003 (Bank of 10

America, N.A.) Formal Investment Training: 2007 (Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.) SLUH (‘98) MAC Joined MAC 2003 Grew up in MAC, participated in youth programs as a kid (father Bob Dunn) Avid Basketballer, representing the club on various traveling “A” teams through the years Will represent the club’s 2014 “Over 35” team Golf Club; assisted with various events and represented club in several Metropolitan Cup matches 2013 Men’s Club Champion Athletic Committee; the Associates Work out primarily Downtown; West on weekends QUALIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS 12 years financial industry experience, primarily commercial banking and investments

Currently lead a team of financial specialists providing strategic guidance and financial solutions to mid-size companies with revenues up to $100 million; have lead St. Louis based Client Managers in “Closed Pipeline Revenue” four consecutive years (2010 -2013) Served on BofA’s Central Region Executive Counsel (2011-2013), Project BAC (2011) & Associate Satisfaction Committees (20132014); Board member - “The Entrepreneurship Institute” (2009-2011) St. Joseph’s Parish National MS Society I view Serving on the Board as a way to give back to the Club for all of the great opportunities I’ve had and friendships I’ve made. I can provide unique leadership and thinking that will improve the Club’s performance and solidify its position as one of the finest Athletic Clubs anywhere.

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Wednesday, April 30 Silent Voting at West 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Silent Voting Downtown 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 1 Polls Open Downtown 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Gauntlet Open 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 3-6 p.m. Results Announced at 8 p.m.

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Voting Schedule Thursday, May 8 Annual Business Meeting Downtown 5:30 p.m.

Talmage Edward Newton IV PERSONAL Address: 2745 Russell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104 DOB: 5/3/79 Spouse: Anna Elizabeth Newton Children: Kennedy Christell Newton (5), Talmage E. Newton V “Vally” (2 ½) BUSINESS Company & Position: Pleban & Petruska Law, L.L.C., Trial Attorney Address: 2010 South Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63117 Nature of Business: Trials & Appeals EDUCATION High School: St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS), 1997 College: University of Evansville, 2001 Law School: Mizzou, 2004

MAC Joined: Nov. 15, 2007 Activities: I frequent the Downtown clubhouse year-round and utilize the West clubhouse both for business and during the summer with the kids. I participate in Rod & Gun Club shoots, attend Mark Twain Society events, Military History Club meetings, and special dinners including Boxing Nights. I’ve served on a committee analyzing the reinstatement of the Culinary Club as well as the Clubs Within the Club Committee. I have brought two Platinum Partners to the club.

having drinks, or teaching my own children to swim. Through my work I have extensive experience in what makes businesses work and fail, and I believe I can contribute good insight into the daily operations of the Club and long term strategic growth of the Club. I know many of the Club leaders and believe I will work well with them.

STATEMENT I have been involved with the MAC since I was a little boy. The MAC gave me my first haircut, my first cheeseburger, and taught me to swim. I participated in the Saturday Morning Boys’ group for many years. The MAC is a cornerstone of my family’s lives. I am at the downtown clubhouse at least five days a week working out, dining,

Troy Robertson PERSONAL Address: 1308 Washington Avenue #4A, St. Louis, MO 63103 Wife: Tressa Son: Trey BUSINESS Position: Sales Associate Copany: Coldwell Banker Gundaker Address: 2101 Bluestone Drive, St. Charles, MO 63303 EDUCATION St. Charles West High School, 1996 Saint Louis University, 2000 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS SLU Billiken Club St. Charles Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Missouri Kids charity. 2014 Charitable Society for Children charity

MAC Joined: 2001 Activities: Basketball league since 2001 13 year participant in NACAD basketball tournament 5th floor workout user LB Variety Table member Membership committee Membership Co-Chair, 2012-present Clubs Within the Club Co-Chair, 2012-2013 Board of Governors, 2011-Present MAC Treasurer, Present BIO I ran for the Board of Governors three years ago because I wanted to give back to the club I love so much. After three years of service, I can firmly say that my passion for the MAC, its members, and our dedicated employees has only grown stronger. It’s an exciting time for the club as our membership headcount increased in 2013 for the first time in several years. I helped lead that push as

membership co-chairman and would love to continue my efforts to grow the club. It gives me a real sense of pride watching new members and guests come to the MAC and discover all that our club has to offer. This place really is one of a kind! I admit running for the Board in consecutive terms is a unique situation, but I believe my experience would be a real asset moving forward. I would have the rare opportunity to help maintain continuity between the outgoing and incoming Board classes. There are so many new projects and ideas that are just getting off the ground, and I feel obligated to see them through to completion. I’d be honored to receive your vote for the Board of Governors once again.

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Don’t miss the excitement of Election Night at the Downtown Clubhouse. Cast your vote, enjoy dinner and stick around for the announcements of the results. Show your support for all our candidates, while experiencing the camaraderie of this MAC tradition.

Grant Willer PERSONAL Address: 10 Glen Abbey, Frontenac, MO 63131 DOB: 9/4/1980 Spouse: Michelle Children: Grant

BUSINESS Position: Owner/Co-Founder Company: Sinclair Business Solutions Address: 10097 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122 Nature of Business: Sales of office, janitorial and break room supplies; sales of office furniture; printing; printer service and repair. EDUCATION Vianney High School UMSL – Bachelors in Business SLU, Executive MBA

MAC Joined: 2009 Activities: Squash, Rod & Gun Club, Mark Twain Society Platinum Partner Member Worked on several successful campaigns Regular use of fitness, dining, social amenities at both clubhouses Regular use of West daycare services Michelle participated in Toastmasters prior to the birth of our son ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Vianney Alumni group Sigma Pi Fraternity Alumni Chapter Executive MBA Alumni advisory Group QUALIFICATIONS I am a believer in the value proposition of the Missouri Athletic Club. Our club provides a unique experience that enhances our personal, family and business lives each

day. I believe the friends we make within the club and the level of camaraderie cannot be duplicated in any other organization. I care about the club deeply and will be honored to serve as Governor. I started my business shortly after joining the club. I know the experience of building a successful business in a tough economic environment will translate directly to a leadership role on the Board of Governors. As a business owner I am involved in everything from sales and marketing to finance each day. A well rounded Board of Governors is important and I think that the one-of-a-kind experience of starting and running a business will prove invaluable. Vision and strategic thinking, attributes that I possess, are important for both a business owner and a Governor. Through my service I look forward to building on what we have and moving the club forward.

M. R. Zumwalt, III (Tripp) PERSONAL Address: 2332 Mueller Lane, St. Louis, MO 63131 Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Spouse: Allie Zumwalt Children: Baker (7) & Nina (10)

BUSINESS Position: President Company: Zumwalt Corporation Address: 1617 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104 Work Phone: 314-772-6500 Email: tzumwalt@zumwaltcorporation.com Website: www.zumwaltcorporation.com Nature of Business: Zumwalt Corporation sells, services and installs commercial, industrial and residential doors and related equipment and has been in business since 1924. 12

EDUCATION Lutheran High School South Missouri University, Business and Marketing; Maryville University, Bachelor of Science ACTIVITIES Member of the Missouri Athletic Club since 1998, using the swimming and workout facilities at both the West and Downtown facilities I have served on several boards and advisory boards including the Construction Career Center School (CCC), the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the Young Constructor’s Forum (YCF), Cornell Ironworks Enterprises, & Atlas Iron Works. Past alumnus advisor for Kappa Sigma Fraternity Member of the Home Builders Association (HBA) Member at Kirk of the Hills Church

STATEMENT My experience running a 90 year old small business for 11 years has sharpened my conservative approach. Zumwalt Corporation grew during the recession and remains a leader in the industry. As a small business concern I wear many hats and am not afraid to roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty. I am a third generation member and the club has been a large part of my life since age ten and now is a major factor in the lives of my wife and children.

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Lent Specials Continue

Dining

TREAT THE M♥M IN YOUR LIFE

Skip standing in line at the fish fry and enjoy seafood specials each Friday throughout Lent at the MAC.

Dine-In at the West Clubhouse

Call 314-539-4490 for reservations. April 4: Seared crab cakes over jalapeno-potato crepe with cilantro-lime aioli; Pan-seared scallops with brown sugar-fennel glaze, citrus-fennel salad with lemon-vanilla beurre blanc April 11: Broiled scampi served in lemon-garlic butter with cheddar drop biscuits; Broiled 6 oz. cold water Lobster tail with salted drawn butter, white truffle duchess potatoes and local spring vegetables April 18: Bay scallops en croute, lemon-parsley butter; Steamed Alaskan king crab legs with herb-roasted fingerling potatoes and brown buttered asparagus

Carry-out from the Downtown Jack Buck Grille

Each year, 141 million Mother’s Day cards are exchanged in the United States. But doesn’t the mother in your life deserve more than just a card? Whether it’s your own mother, mother-in-law or the mother of your children, make her day extra special with brunch at the Missouri Athletic Club on Sunday, May 11. Both Downtown and West will offer seatings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with an array of savory and sweet dishes for the family. Make reservations by calling 314539-4470 (DT) or 314-539-4490 (West). A photographer will also be on hand at the Downtown Clubhouse for family photos, another gift moms will love.

Wine of the Month Caymus Conundrum 2012

This California White Wine Blend is made from grapes grown along the Pacific coastline. A complex wine with genuine fruit intensity, it’s sure to please when served with cheese, surf, turf or grilled veggies. Best served chilled with family and friends. Stop by the MAC this month to enjoy a glass for $9 or share a bottle for $34.

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Call 314-539-4417 to order at least one hour in advance. Enjoy a choice of fried cod with tartar sauce, blackened mahi-mahi with pico de gallo or broiled salmon with herb butter. Each $9 meal is served with parsley potatoes, green beans, julienne carrots and a roll.

Don’t Forget Those Easter Reservations!

The MAC is the perfect place to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. For families with young ones, the Easter Bunny will be making two stops. The first visit will be to the West Clubhouse on Saturday, April 19, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The events will be divided by age group, with prizes awarded and plenty of treats to go around. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the memories Then, it’s on to the Downtown Clubhouse for Brunch with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 20. Little visitors will love the petting zoo, featuring a variety of animals to see, pet and hold. Kent Miller Photography will also be on hand to take formal family photos. Whichever location you choose, Easter Sunday will offer delicious brunch options, prepared by the MAC culinary staff. Sunday Brunch seatings are available at Downtown and West from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make your reservations now by calling 314-539-4470 (Downtown) or 314-539-4490 (West).

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Baseball’s Back Make the Downtown Clubhouse your home base for Cardinals Opening Day on Monday, April 7. A baseball-themed buffet will be available in Sportsman’s Club, and the Jack Buck Grille will open at 11 a.m. for all the fans, with a Beer and Specialty Brat combo for $9 and $2 domestic beers all day long. Eat here, park here and grab a ride to and from Busch Stadium aboard the MAC shuttle.

Prime Rib Saturdays Each Saturday night during the month of April, the Downtown Jack Buck Grille will be serving up a threecourse prime rib dinner, including house or Caesar salad, baked potato, vegetable medley and pastry chef creation, for just $25 per person. Don’t miss out - make your reservations now by calling 314-5394417.

CARSIDE TO GO

Throwback Night Grab your Skipper or Mary Ann and come to the Jack Buck Grille on Saturday, April 5, for a Throwback Theme Night. Come dressed as your favorite castaway from the ‘60s television series, don some tropical apparel or just come as you are. This threehour tour will feature a seafood buffet for $30 per person, available from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 314-539-4417 for reservations.

Start the week off right with dinner to go at West. Place your order before 3 p.m. on Monday, and select a time for pickup between 5-8 p.m. Call when you arrive, and your meal will be delivered hot and ready to your car.

Dinner for 2 - $25 Dinner for 4 - $48 Dinner for 6 - $69 Dinner for 8 - $88 No substitutions; orders received after 3 p.m. will be subject to availability. APRIL 7 Buttermilk fried boneless chicken breasts Butter-whipped potatoes House-made sausage gravy Bacon braised green beans Yeast rolls APRIL 14 Beef stroganoff Honey-glazed carrots Broccoli & cheese casserole French baguette APRIL 21 Pepperjack meatloaf Brown gravy Whipped sweet potatoes Molasses corn Yeast rolls APRIL 28 Shrimp & spring vegetable pasta primavera Citrus and romaine salad Garlic bread

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Cardinals baseball is back in swing, and the MAC Pro Shops has new team apparel arriving daily, including hats, jackets, pullovers and polos for men and women. Before you hit the links, come by and check out the new selection of Nike golf apparel, including MAC branded golf balls. The shops can also special order Nike golf clubs, bags and shoes. Downtown – 314-539-4434 West – 314-539-4444

The DT Athletic Dept. will be closed on Sunday, April 20, in observance of Easter and reopen on Monday, April 21, with regular hours.

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ROUNDBALL RECAP •••

Open League Champs: (l to r) Rich Sauget Jr., John Kingston, Captain Matt Morris, Joel Karsten, Mike Mileusnic, Brian Von Drasek and Matt Eversgerd. Not pictured Gene Frederic.

2014 NACAD Tournament – This spring, the MAC will send a team team to compete in the annual North American Association of Club Athletic Directors (NACAD) basketball tournament. The team will be competing in the AA (35+) division at the event, hosted by the Olympic Club in San Francisco on April 25-27. Good luck to the team! Winter League Champs – The Winter Basketball Leagues at the Downtown Clubhouse concluded on “Championship Night,” with both the Open and the Over 40 leagues playing their championship games. The winners of the Open league were the team captained by Matt Morris. They beat the team captained by Troy Robertson 66-50 in the championship game to finish with a record of 9-1. Brian Westre led the league in scoring with an average of 30.3 points per game (PPG), and Jeff Carroll was a close second with 27.6 PPG.

Over 40 Champs: (l to r) Gerry Burns, Dan Ray, Kevin Cantwell, David Gamache, Captain Chris Hermann, Dan Moriarty, Jimmy Smith and Troy Gordon.

The winners of the Over 40 league were the team captained by Chris Hermann. They beat the team captained by Carl Winters 49-36 in the championship game to finish with a record of 7-3. Jim McMullin led the league in scoring with an average of 21.3 PPG, with Mike York coming in second with 16.8 PPG.

Summer League Registration – If you missed the chance to participate in the Winter Leagues or want to keep the momentum going, registration will open for the Summer Leagues on April 21. An Open League will be offered at both locations – on Tuesdays nights Downtown and Thursday nights at West. The cost is $60 per league. Sign up for one or both online by May 16; league play begins the week of June 2. Visit www.mac-stl.org (Athletics > Basketball) or contact Scott Mattingly at 314-539-4483 for more details.

TEAM TRAINING AT THE MAC

Get your youth sports team in shape with the help of MAC trainers. Here’s what one coach had to say: “This is the second year that I have had my 17U baseball team work out with Paul Helfrich at the MAC, and we have seen tremendous results. The boys begin, for the most part, out of shape and not very flexible. Paul gives them the right amount of stretching exercises as well as conditioning drills. I like the fact that the boys always leave soaking wet from

sweat, and pretty exhausted. That said, the boys love it, recognize the value and importance of it, and collectively asked me to set it up again this year for them. They will be in excellent condition for the beginning of baseball season. I would highly recommend Paul and the MAC for your sports team or your child.” – Sean Nolan

Customized team training is available for nearly all sports – contact Paul Helfrich at 314-539-4453 for more information.

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MAC Hosts First St. Louis Open Squash Tournament

Sisters Narelle Krizek and Natarsha McElhinny celebrate their win.

MAC Head Squash Pro Heidi Mather with partner Vic Simmonds

Natarsha McElhinny, Narelle Krizek, Heidi Mather, Meredeth Quick and Steph Hewitt

The Women’s Doubles Squash Association (WDSA) Tour made a stop at the West Clubhouse last month for the inaugural St. Louis Open Pro Tournament. The event was one of just nine tournaments on the 2013-14 tour, and MAC squash fans were eager to watch the pros in action and cheer on resident Head Squash Pro Heidi Mather, who competed with partner Vic Simmonds. Tour founder Narelle Krizek , competing with her sister Natarsha McElhinny, rallied to victory in the finals over Meredeth Quick and Steph Hewitt. Several MAC squash players had the opportunity to put their skills to test with the pros in the Women’s and Mixed Pro Am draws. Nancy Holekamp with pro Joyce Davenport won the Women’s, while Craig Parker and pro Meredeth Quick took the A Men’s division, and Bruce Springer and Quick captured the B Men’s division. Special thanks to all the fans who came out to show their support, as well as the sponsors for the event, which included Cardinal Pump, Delta Group Electronics, Harrow, Sangita and the WDSA. If watching the pros in action got you excited to try your hand at the sport or improve your game, the MAC offers squash clinics, leagues and private lessons for youth and adults. For more information, visit the website (Athletics > Squash) or contact Heidi Mather at 314-539-7440 or hmather@mac-stl.org.

A great crowd turned out Saturday night to cheer on Heidi Mather and partner in the Semifinals.

(l to r) Natarsha McElhinny, Narelle Krizek, Karen Jerome and Fernanda Rocha in the Semifinals.

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Good Fellowship Day at the MAC

As part of the annual tradition, members enjoyed plenty of fitness, food and fun on Good Fellowship Day, hosted by the Fifth Floor Athletic Department. A little friendly competition is always a highlight of the day, including the 3-point and Closest-to-the-Pin contests. In addition to squash and racquetball matches, the day included a round robin basketball tournament consisting of 15-minute games. The two teams with the best record faced off, with Mike Carlson, Jeff Carroll, Larry Drury, Duffy Dunn and Lucas Poelker beating Nick Bahn, Daniel Clinard, James Vreeland, Brian Rodgers and Brian Westre 19-12 in the “Bragging Rights Championship.” The competition wasn’t just limited to the courts, with Andy Gleeson setting a new MAC swimming record in the 50-yard Butterfly in the Over 50 age division. His time was 27.72 seconds, beating the previous record help by Dave Senay of 32.75 seconds. In the rowing event, members competed by age class and weight division. In the Under 40 Lightweight class, Andrew Carter took the best time in the 500-meter, with 1:30.7 seconds, and the Heavyweight went to Gene Frederic with 1:32.8 seconds for the same distance. For the 40-49 Lightweight Class, Rob Wunderlich Jr. captured the best times for both the 500- and 2000-meter, with 1:30.4 seconds and 7:15.6 seconds, respectively. Mark Bahn secured the best time for Ages 60-69 Lightweight in the 2000-meter with 9:11.6 seconds, and John Noce had best time for both distances, 2:12.3 seconds in the 500-meter and 10:19.0 seconds in the 2000-meter. For 70+, Kenneth McKenna, competing in the Lightweight class, had the best time of 9:55.5 seconds in the 2000-meter. The day’s events also included the chance for members to try out a variety of free fitness classes, from yoga to spinning to boot camp, and relax with the help of a free chair massage. After a morning spent working up a sweat, members headed down to the Sportsman’s Club for a buffet lunch and cold beer.

Basketball tournament winners Mike Carlson, Jeff Carroll, Larry Drury and Lucas Poelker (not pictured Duffy Dunn)

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Jeff Carroll won the 3-point contest, sinking nine out of 10 shots.

Jeff Moore captured the $25 gift certificate for the Closest-to-the-Pin contest – landing just 15 feet away.

MAC’s Top Swimmers During Good Fellowship Day, the Club recognized some of the individuals who log hundreds of miles each year in the Downtown Clubhouse pool. These included the 2013 Swimmers of the Month and Swimmer of the Year, who each receive gift certificates, and the Honorary Swimmers of the Month, those individuals who swim 20 or more days per month. 2013 Swimmers of the Month Jan.: Dale Ross, 51 miles Feb.: Dave Nester, 27 miles March: Donald Clooney, 25.7 miles April: Andy Gleeson, 20.5 miles May: Mary Boyle, 17.5 miles June: Carl Hogan, 25.2 miles July: Dave Ware, 40.5 miles Aug.: Mark Levison, 15.1 miles Sept.: Karl Holderle, 19.4 miles Oct.: Rick Lodewyck, 12 miles Nov.: Donald Frandsen, 12 miles Dec.: Pat Boyle, 10 miles

2013 Swimmer of the Year 2013 Rick Lodewyck 2013 Honorary Swimmers of the Month Donald Clooney Jim McDonald Karl Holderle Dave Nester

Karl Holderle, Andy Gleeson and Don Clooney

Attendees enjoyed free fitness classes, including Express Workout, Yoga, Spinning and Boot Camp.

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Weight Training Improves Results On and Off the Court Too often, people looking to lose weight rely solely on cardio, but strength training and conditioning can be a powerful tool in weight loss and maintenance. It can also help athletes in any sport improve their performance. Just ask Karen Stiers. Stiers was referred to MAC Personal Trainer and Licensed Dietitian David Vandeven by Tennis Pro Scott Stutz. She had already achieved a 35-pound weight loss, but weight training was new and foreign to her. However, as she became comfortable with the program, she quickly began to see results. The program helped to tone and tighten her body, including the loose skin left from her weight loss. She wasn’t the only one who noticed – the results have garnered numerous compliments from her fellow

tennis players on her new toned arms (which she is proud to show off). In addition to maintaining her weight loss, she also began to see the payoff for her tennis game, especially her serving power. Stiers was recognized as Most Improved Tennis Player, improvements that Stutz credits to her weight training and conditioning. Most importantly, Stiers has gained confidence on and off the court and has grown to enjoy the workouts more and more. “I would give up a lot of things, but not my workouts with David,” she says. To book an appointment with David Vandeven, MS, RD, LD, CSCS, call 314-704-1105. For more information on all the MAC trainers, visit www.mac-stl.org. (Athletics > Fitness)

Individual and group self-defense classes are now available from experienced black belt instructor Dennis Maginn through the MAC. With more than 20 years of martial arts training and practical teaching experience, Maginn specializes in self defense and combat martial arts, holding Fourth Degree and First Degree Black Belts in the combined arts of Kenpo Karate and Taekwondo and a Brown Belt in Jujitsu. He currently uses his skills to help train

organizations, including law enforcement and military personnel, and has won several prestigious regional and national tournaments. Learn how to protect yourself with one-on-one lessons, or gather some friends for a group class, available at both Clubhouses. $70/hour for individual lessons $50/hour for group lessons Contact Dennis Maginn at 314-398-4643.

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Biggest Loser Update

Check out our top competitors in the Biggest Loser contest in the chart below, and stay tuned for the final results and pictures in the May issue of the magazine. Since early January, the eight contestants have been working out regularly and participating in health assessments, nutrition counseling and regular weigh-ins to shed pounds and improve their health. 2014 MAC Biggest Loser Contest

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If this winter’s snow, slush and salt have taken their toll on your shoes and boots, bring them to the MAC for a little TLC. Our experts offer suede and leather cleaning, as well as sole and heel repairs, to make your shoes like new. Golf season is also kicking off, so bring your golf shoes in for a clean and shine. For repairs and cleaning, drop off at the Downtown Athletic Department or Barber Shop or at the West Clubhouse Pro Shop.

Percentage of Weight Loss thru March 2nd

AFTER BEFORE

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Standings after the 3rd Weigh-In

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1951 For 67 years, MAC fathers have been bringing their daughters to the Club for the annual dinner-dance. Be a part of this special tradition when it returns to the Downtown Clubhouse on Wednesday, May 21. Make your daughter or granddaughter feel like a princess with a carriage ride through downtown St. Louis. Rides will be available from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for just $10 per person, and reservations are required. To commemorate the evening, Kent Miller Photography will snap a photo for each family to take home with a special frame. Cocktails and kiddie cocktails will also be served in the Art Lounge. At 7 p.m., the party moves to the Missouri Room for dinner, with filet of beef for the adults and chicken fingers, fries and fruit for the children, and finished off with a trip to the sundae bar. After dinner, hit the dance floor with your daughter, with music provided from 8-10 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to treat the special girl or young lady in your life – call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

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MAKE IT A MAC SUMMER ! Summer Specialty Sports Camps For kids who want to improve their skills in a particular sport, the MAC offers a variety of one-day and longer sports camps. All camps are first-come, first-serve, so register early!

ONE-DAY CAMPS

Baseball – May 27 Flag Football – May 28 Basketball – May 29 Soccer – May 30 Each one-day camp runs 1-4 p.m. and costs $35 for MAC members.

Golf camp will be held at The Family Golf Center at 3717 Tree Court Industrial; all other camps will

Online registration available for camps at www.mac-stl.org.

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JUNIOR TENNIS SUMMER BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE

Get in the Swim Saturdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 10, 17 9:30-10:15 a.m. Learn to Swim Clinic (beginning swimmers ages 4-8) Registration: 314-539-4434

10:30-11:30 a.m. Penguins Spring Warm-ups (new & returning team members) Registration: 314-539-4463

Last chance to register for Penguins Swim & Dive Team! Monday, April 14 4-6- p.m. West Clubhouse

The MAC boasts one of the top junior tennis programs in the area, and summer is a great time for your child to get started or continue their skill progression. Offering programs for ages 5 and up, the MAC’s experienced pros will help your child gain an understanding and enthusiasm for the game, while learning proper form, gaining confidence and having a great time! Weekly camps for Tots Tennis (ages 5-7), Future Stars (ages 8-11) and Junior Performance (ages 11-14) are offered throughout the summer on the West Clubhouse’s air-conditioned, climatecontrolled courts. Performance Classes for competitive players ages 14 and up are available Monday-Thursday on the MICDS campus. Download the Summer Junior Tennis Brochure and Registration Form at www. mac-stl.org (Athletics > Tennis > Junior Tennis), or call 314-539-4444 for a copy.

Camp MAC

Keep your kids busy this summer with Camp MAC! Under the supervision of an experienced staff, participants ages 5-12 will enjoy tennis, racquetball, squash, martial arts, games, arts and crafts and pool time. Camps are offered weekly throughout the summer from May 27 to Aug. 15. Choose from a morning or afternoon session ($99), or a full day with lunch included ($179). Before and after care is also available. Register online now at www.macstl.org, (Athletics > Youth Programs > Camp MAC) or call 314-539-4468 for more information.

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The 2014 MAC

Women of Distinction FRIDAY, APRIL 11

11:30 a.m. – Reception 12 p.m. – Luncheon 12:30 p.m. – Program $50, inclusive Downtown Clubhouse Reservations: 314-539-4470 Credit card reservations are accepted.

After receiving a record number of nominations, the MAC is pleased to announce this year’s Women of Distinction honorees. Please join us at the April 11 luncheon to recognize these individuals for their achievements and contributions to the St. Louis community. This event, which is open to the public, will be emceed by news anchor and radio talk show host Randi Naughton and feature keynote speaker and 2014 honoree Blanche Touhill, Ph.D. Special thanks to the Women of Distinction Sponsors: Platinum: Stifel Nicolaus, Gold: Lindenwood University, USI, Silver: Clifton Larson Allen, Lou Fusz Automotive Network, Great Southern Bank, Bronze: Crane Agency, Moneta Group, URS

H O N O R E E S

Denise HooksAnderson, MD As a family medicine physician, Hooks-Anderson is a leader in St. Louisarea community health initiatives, including Family Care Health Centers and Southern Illinois Regional Wellness Center. She began her own successful family medicine private practice, Wellness Healthcare Associates, and is assistant professor of Family and Community Medicine at SLU School of Medicine. She is a highly sought-after speaker and consultant on women’s health issues, healthcare disparities and the medically underserved. As an educator, she is an active role model, mentor, and is passionate about motivating the next generation of women physicians.

Jennifer Obertino, PE As Office Manager of the MissouriKansas Operations and Vice President for URS Corporation, Obertino’s leadership has contributed to major projects such as the Loop Trolley, Soulard Market Master Plan, I-270/Page Interchange and Kingshighway Bridge Replacement. Prior to joining URS, she was with Illinois Dept. of Transportation District 8 and was the youngest engineer appointed as a Bureau Chief in the District’s history. She is a Junior Achievement volunteer and mentors women/minority-owned small businesses. She was inducted into the University of Missouri-Columbia’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni.

Rep. Ann Wagner As Congresswoman for the 2nd District, Representative Wagner serves on the House Financial Services Committee and was selected by the freshman class of the 113th Congress to be their representative on the Leadership Committee. Her public service began at the grassroots level, serving as a local township committee woman, chairwoman of the Missouri Republican Party and Co-Chair of the of the Republican National Committee. In 2005, she was sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg, serving a four-year term. During her time in Congress, Wagner has authored the Retail Investor Protection Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support.

Pat Joshu As Executive Director of the Immigrant & Refugee Women’s Program (IRWP), Joshu has significantly grown the outreach of the independent 501(c)(3) entity. Last year, the IRWP received the Ladue News Charity Award for Educational and Cultural Advancement, providing 5,536 hours of teaching to 157 students from 30 different countries. Early in her career, Joshu worked in corporate management before making the jump into the nonprofit arena in 1997, first working as a Development Manager for Girl Scouts and then as an independent development consultant for nonprofits.

Chief Justice Mary Russell A seventh-generation Missourian, Chief Justice Russell was appointed to the Supreme Court of Missouri in 2004. She served on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, from 1995-2004, serving as Chief Judge from 1999-2000. A mentor to many young people, she is an active member of numerous bar and judicial associations and civic groups, especially Rotary and PEO. She volunteers as a Truancy Court Judge at Lewis and Clark Middle School and is a frequent speaker to groups about the judicial system. Russell was named Woman of the Year in 2014 by Missouri Lawyers’ Media.

Blanche Touhill, Ph.D. A St. Louis native, Touhill was the first woman to successfully go through the tenure process at the University of MissouriSt. Louis and chair the University Senate. In her 11 years as chancellor, she put UMSL on the map, adding 30 academic programs, 138 acres of land, 17 new buildings and the first student housing. She helped raise $96.1 million in private gifts and $180 million in grants and contracts, and built a new student center and performing arts center. She has served on more than 120 nonprofit boards of directors and was the first woman to be named St. Louis “Citizen of the Year” in 1997.

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FIGHTNIGHT AT THE MAC

A sold-out crowd packed the Missouri Ballroom for one of the most popular Club events, the Annual Boxing Championships. The evening started off with cocktails and cigars in the Art Lounge, followed by a steak dinner with all the trimmings. The main event featured some of St. Louis’ top amateur boxers in a number of weight and age divisions. It’s never too early to start planning for next year’s event – for information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Jim Wilson at 314-539-4488 or jwilson@mac-stl.org.

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UPCOMING EVENTS KICKOFF: MASTERS AT THE MAC Thursday, April 3 Join the MAC Golf Club and the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame to kick off the 2014 season with a reception and presentation featuring some great names in golf, including Jay Randolph Sr., Jay Randolph Jr., Ellen Port and Jim Holtgrieve. 5:30 p.m. Downtown Clubhouse Reservations: 314-539-4470 FIRST TEE PROGRAM Sundays, April 6 – May 4 No session April 20 Help your child learn valuable life lessons and leadership skills through the sport of golf. 1:30-2:30 p.m. $10 for four-week session West Clubhouse Registration: 314-539-4402 BIRDS AND BOGIES III Friday, May 16 Join us for this three-man/woman scramble, starting with a shoot at Strathalbyn Farms followed by nine holes of golf at The Legends. 9:30 a.m. – Shoot 11:30 a.m. – Lunch on your own 12:30 p.m. – Golf 4 p.m. – Cocktails Registration: 314-539-4402

For more information on the MAC Golf Club or to view the league schedule, visit www.mac-stl.org (Social > CWCs > Golf Club) or contact Tim Powers at 314-922-8958 or trpowers7@yahoo. com. To join the Golf Club, contact Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402 or kmaurer@mac-stl.org.

ONE Club Access to FOUR Great Courses Regardless of where you live and work, chances are that you are near one of the private golf clubs where MAC members receive special guest privileges. Make the most of your membership and check out the full range of challenging and enjoyable courses available to you. Golf privileges are automatically included in Diamond Club membership. For A La Carte members, please contact the MAC Accounting Department at 314-539-4432 to activate your seasonal golf privileges. For a complete list of benefits and course policies, visit the MAC website. (Athletics > Golf) In most cases, MAC members also have access to dining and other amenities, along with golf, and all charges are billed back to your member account.

Glen Echo Country Club

St. Clair Country Club

About the Course: Designed by the 1896 U.S. Open Champion Jim Foulis and his brother Robert, Glen Echo is the oldest 18-hole private course west of the Mississippi. The course also hosted the only Olympic golf matches held on U.S. soil in 1904.

About the Course: Completed in 1927, this 18-hole championship golf course offers golfers of all skill levels a challenging and enjoyable 6,411 yards. The Jay Haas Practice Facility includes a driving range and short game practice area.

3001 Panther Creek Dr. Springfield, IL 62711 www.panthercreekcc.com 217-546-4431

625 The Legends Parkway Eureka, MO 63025 www.thelegendsgolf.com 636-938-6295

3401 Lucas Hunt Road Normandy, MO 63121 www.gecc.org 314-382-5780

Panther Creek Country Club

About the Course: This 7,244-yard course was professionally designed by PGA Hall of Fame golfer Hale Irwin. It offers five sets of tees to choose, along with wide fairways and large putting surfaces, and serves as home for the LPGA State Farm Classic.

100 S. 78th Street Belleville, IL 62223 www.stclaircc.com 618-398-3400

The Legends Country Club

About the Course: Located in the rolling hills and thick woods off the bluffs of the Meramec River Valley, this course was personally designed by the famed golf course designer Robert Trent Jones Sr. The Legends offers an 18-hole course measuring 7,026 yards and the third 9 measuring 3,386 yards.

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Remembering the 1914 Fire

Marking the 100th anniversary of the fire that destroyed the original MAC clubhouse, the Club took a moment to honor the heroes of the St. Louis Fire Department (SLFD) for their efforts on that day and in the century since. “In my 35 years of firefighting in the city of St. Louis, this is the first time I can remember that any organization of the MAC’s stature has taken the time to remember and honor the St. Louis Fire Department,” SLFD Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson commented during his remarks at the luncheon. In addition to the recognition presented on behalf of the MAC, both the Club and the Fire Department were honored with a proclamation from St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay. Prior to the luncheon, attendees were able to explore the history of the 1914 fire and the firefighting profession, with equipment, gear and photos on display from the SLFD and

MAC President John Bugh and Chief Jenkerson accept the proclamation from Mayor Francis Slay.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist and featured presenter Tim O’Neil

1860 Boles Fire Co. #1. Even for those familiar with the stories of the 1914 fire, St. Louis Post Dispatch writer Tim O’Neil’s retelling painted a vivid picture of the night’s tragic events. (This account appeared in his column the next day, available online at www. stltoday.com.) In addition, the anniversary of the fire received media coverage on KMOX and Fox 2 News, including an interview with past MAC Governor Tom Dunn. The event also recognized the rebuilding and rebirth of the MAC for years to come. In honor of the day, a framed collection of historic photos will be displayed at the Downtown Clubhouse, bearing these words: “The Missouri Athletic Club of 2014 pays tribute to the members of 1914 for their foresight and perseverance in rebuilding the Club for 100 years of success as an institutional anchor in Saint Louis.”

St. Louis Fire Department Honor Guard

SLFD Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson

Equipment, gear and photos from the St. Louis Fire Department, 1860 Boles Fire Co. #1 and Missouri History Museum.

In honor of the occasion, the St. Louis Fire Department raised the flag over the intersection of Washington Ave. and Broadway.

Chief Charles Staats and other representatives of 1860 Boles Fire Co. #1 were on hand to share their knowledge and passion for firefighting history. APRIL 2014

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Club News

Restoring & Preserving the MAC Art Collection

Venice Canal - Before Restoration

Some of our members have had the privilege of using reciprocal clubs that have art collections equal in value to those of many public museums. The MAC’s Art Committee formally began in 1940, but a few pieces were acquired by foresighted members of the Wall Street Table before then. During the last two weeks of April, the paintings on display in the Preservation Gallery off the Downtown Clubhouse lobby are the result of the restoration effort undertaken by the MAC Foundation for the Arts. The MAC Foundation for the Arts realized it could play a vital role in the maintenance of the character and history of this venerable institution, and therefore, in 2012 undertook the role of conservator of its art collection, thereby relieving general Club revenue of that expense burden. The annual solicitation of members for contributions to the club’s various charitable endeavors and employees’ holiday fund results in a distribution to the MAC Foundation for the Arts of no more than $2 per contributing member. The paintings on display in this exhibit show the results of

Venice Canal - After Restoration

the expenditure of some of those funds for conservation and restoration of its art collection. Help the Foundation continue this effort when asked to do so annually in November (less than the cost of a third of a glass of tap brew). Stop by the Preservation Gallery and learn something of the historical significance of these works to the Club’s collection and the process of art restoration. All three works were deteriorating in the art storeroom. Each of the three works have their own importance in being selected by the Foundation for restoration. Venice Canal was a gift by one of the Art Committee founders in 1940. Moon and Mist was painted by the architect who supervised the rebuilding of the Clubhouse after the 1914 fire. The Monk represents the re-presentation of a member favorite that has not been on display for many years. The Foundation understands that the Club plans to alleviate further damage to its stored collection by air conditioning the art storeroom, where it houses works not currently on display.

Zach Smithey Art Show

Join us for a special art show, “Twain’s World,” featuring the March/April Artist of the Month Zach Smithey, on Friday, April 18 . Sponsored by the MAC Associates, the 6 p.m. reception at the Downtown Clubhouse is open to all MAC members and the public, and there is no cost to attend. Explore the artist’s works, mingle with fellow members and stop by the Jack Buck Grille afterwards for dinner. To learn more about artist Zach Smithey, visit www.zachsmithey.com. If you are interested in purchasing any of the work on display, contact Wendy Descher at 314-539-4438.

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While MAC members and out-of-town guests appreciate the convenience and comfort of the overnight accommodations, one of the comments heard most frequently was that the hallways and common areas were beginning to look outdated and worn. No longer, thanks to the recent overhaul of Floors 7-10 of the Downtown Clubhouse. The hotel renovations are wrapping up, and no detail was overlooked in the process. From new paint and trim to updated lighting to new carpet and artwork, the result is a more modern and inviting look for members and visitors that better matches the ambiance of the overall Club.

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Club News

An Upscale Look for the Downtown Hotel

Work has also begun on the side entrance, creating a new service and security desk for the convenience of members and guests entering from that direction. If you haven’t had a chance to see the new look for yourself, stop by for a visit or book a guest room for an overnight stay by calling 314-231-7220. (And be sure to tell your guests visiting from outof-town!) Additional capital improvements will continue this spring at the West Clubhouse, which will include refinishing the squash courts, resurfacing the tennis courts and fencing the grassy area near the pool.

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Happy Birthday, St. Louis!

If you’ve been to the Downtown Clubhouse recently, you may have noticed a new addition – a four-foot-tall birthday cake. The MAC was selected as one of the Cakeway to the West locations as part of the 250th anniversary for the city of St. Louis. Cakes are being placed at other notable sites throughout the city, and once completed, a mobile app will be launched, sending users on a scavenger hunt to explore the history of the city. The MAC cake was decorated by the Stuttgart Visiting Artists and is located under the valet portico. The app, designed by entrepreneurs (and MAC members) Andrew Couch and Gilda Campos, allows cake hunters to learn about each location and “check in” for prizes. For more information, visit www.stl250.org. CD April 2014 PRINTER.indd 27

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CWCs

Forever Young Club Welcomes Shriners Hospitals for Children If you’ve wondered about that modernistic-looking new building going up near Kingshighway and viewable from I-64, the Forever Young Club has the answer. Join us on Friday, April 18, to hear Senior Director of Development Kevin Miller talk about the new home of the St. Louis Shriners Hospital for Children, one of 22 nonprofit hospitals across North America that treat specialized ailments in children regardless of ability to pay. The St. Louis hospital is moving to its new location to be closer to the many medical facilities in the Barnes Hospital neighborhood.

Friday, April 18 11:30 a.m. West Clubhouse Reservations: 314-539-4490

Love Is In the Air at Apollos Spring Concert A poet once said, “In spring, a man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” What better way to express those feelings than a concert of classic love songs, as the Apollos present their Spring Concert “Love Is In the Air.” All of the songs in this show tell tales of love, the joys and passions as well as the heartaches that can occur. Musical selections are drawn from the Broadway stage, hit films and the popular songbook. “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame” kicks off the show and lays the groundwork for sentimental favorites like “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “So In Love,” “My Heart Will Go On,” “Unchained Melody,” “That’s Amore,” “Hello, Young Lovers,” “Daydream Believer,” “Getting to Know You” plus a few others. Ballroom dancers will grace the stage, and the smaller ensemble will perform some songs in close harmony. Candidates for the Board of Governors will be introduced prior to the show. Join us for an evening of beautiful tunes that will stir your memories of falling in love. Friday, April 25 6 p.m. – Cocktail reception 7 p.m. – Dinner 8:15 p.m. – Show $34.95 + gratuity Downtown Clubhouse Reservations: 314-539-4470

Stay Active this Spring with the Rod & Gun Club For the outdoor enthusiasts, the MAC Rod & Gun Club has several great events coming up. First, enjoy a day of Trout Fishing on Friday, April 18, at the beautiful Maramec Springs Park, located near St. James, Mo. To allow time to set up, participants will meet at 4:45 a.m. at the commuter lot at Highway 44 & 109 and depart for the park at 5:15 a.m. After a morning of angling and tour of the spring, head back to the West Clubhouse for a shower and a steam. Meanwhile, the culinary staff will expertly prepare the catch for a delicious lunch, to be served at 1:30 p.m., with plenty of fishing stories to last the afternoon. The cost for the day is just $20 per person. On Friday, April 25, all are welcome, regardless of skill level, to participate in the Fifth Annual Members and Guests Sporting Clays Championship, held at St. Louis Skeet and Trap. Registration, which is $40 for Rod & Gun 28

Club members and $45 for all others, includes 100 sporting clays, targets, instruction if desired, awards, soft drinks during the day and beef, soft drinks and appetizers after the shoot. Registration opens at 1 p.m., and the shoot kicks off at 1:30 p.m. The winning member/ guest team will be the highest cumulative score out of 200 birds. Feel free to sign up as a single or bring multiple guests! Finally, the Club will pair up with the MAC Golf Club for Birds and Bogies III, which includes a 50-bird shoot at Strathalbyn Farms and nine holes of golf at The Legends. Get your team together for this three-man/woman scramble on Friday, May 16, starting at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $75 per person; lunch is on your own between the shoot and golf. To sign up for one or all events, contact Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402 or kmaurer@mac-stl.org to reserve your spot.

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LET US ENTERTAIN YOU!

Upcoming Shows at the Peabody Opera House The MAC has recently begun offering tickets for select concerts and performances at the historic Peabody Opera House. Tickets are often available before they go on sale to the public and include transportation to and from the show aboard the MAC shuttle. For more information on pricing and availability, contact Jaime Britt at 314-539-4446 or jbritt@mac-stl.org.

An Elegant Evening of Dining and Entertainment Just two shows remain in the Broadway series at the Fox Theatre. Packages are $130 and include a three-course dinner with glass of wine, garage parking, transportation to and from the Fox and tickets to the show. Contact Katie Maurer at 314-5394402 or kmaurer@mac-stl.org to reserve your package.

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April 17

Catch the number-one selling duo in music history, who recently released their first box set spanning their careers of 40+ years. In 2008, the musicians were named BMI Icons in recognition of their “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.”

Tori Amos

Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® and Best Musical, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs.

May 8

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. The first collaboration of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

August 1

Eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter, pianist and composer Tori Amos will be performing at the Peabody for one night only as part of her Unrepentent Geraldines tour.

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MAC Snapshotsâ&#x20AC;Ś

Crystal Spencer, Cathy Galan, Carolyn Bower, Jane Miller

Mary and Ray Spencer, Pat and Ed Corich, Marilyn and Bill Ells

The MAC girls club volleyball team huddles before a match.

Jean Sheehan, Fran Kroeger, Suzanne Stein and Jean Raybuck

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Chris Warner, Tracy Blix, Susan Bruce, Mary Doehring

Jessie Weiss, Sara Maystedt and Debbie Rahn enjoy the Happy Hour hosted by the Associates.

Kelly Dalton, Beth Barry and Ana Helmsing

Peter Dunne and Brent Kaniecki

Steven and Karen Kluesner

George and MaryBeth Hughes

Bob Hagnauer and Terry McHugh

Jameson Ambassador Laurence Copplestone explains the Irish whiskey-making process. APRIL 2014

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