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CHERRY DIAMOND Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 January 2007 CLUB STAFF Larry L. Thompson General Manager David F. Miller General Manager, M.A.C. West Sharon Gardner Assistant General Manager Larry J. Absheer Chief Financial Officer Christine L. Maurer Director of Human Resources

CHERRY DIAMOND STAFF Rick Lodewyck Publisher James M. Wilson Editor/Director of Communications Tabitha L. Wilson Art Director Andrea Hellmann Communications Assistant

Features Wedding Bells Ring at the M.A.C.

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Jack Buck Sports Awards Banquet

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Santa visits Downtown and West Clubhouses

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Apollos Fall Concert

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Past Presidents Dinner

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Hermann Trophy Banquet

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The Missouri Athletic Club is where fairy-tale weddings come true.

The Club offers the most beautiful ballroom in St. Louis and the staff provides the best service to insure a picture perfect wedding.

Sports fans packed the Missouri Room for the 37th annual Jack Buck Sports Awards Banquet. This year's event lived up to its reputation as the best sports banquet in town. Future Hall of Fame wide receiver Torry Holt received the Sports Personality of the Year Award. Tony LaRussa, Walt Jocketty and the World Series Trophy were on hand to celebrate the Cardinals 2006 championship season.

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The President’s Column Calendar Athletics - Downtown History Clubs Within the Club Athletics - West New Members Snapshots

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Club News

WANTED: Qualified Board Candidates

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ast year, the Missouri you win. In fact, running for Athletic Club obtained the Board is half the fun.

Platinum Club status. WithAs an enriching, rewarding out its extremely talented experience, it’s a great way to membership, the Board of get more out of your memGovernors and all of the bership. Between dinners past and present presidents, and other special events, the the M.A.C. could have never candidates develop a deep reached this distinguished camaraderie that few ever title. Because many of the forget. This is probably why so Club’s major decisions fall in many candidates run two or the hands of the Board, it’s three times if they don’t make these men and women who it the first time.

Nominating Committee Caption: Standing, left to right: Joel Karsten, have made the Club what it Whether you decide to run Janette Lohman, John Bugh, Tracy Gilroy, Dean Pilcher, Jim Sheets, Jim is today. for the Board or not, make Harter. Seated, left to right: Chairman Mark Neill, Vice Chairman Michael The M.A.C. Nominatplans now to be at the DownHackett, Steve Coleman, Steve Beimdiek, Kurt Witzel and Brent Kaniecki. ing Committee is seeking town Clubhouse on Election 10 qualified candidates to run for the Day, May 3.

Experience all of the excitedividuals. In other words, they’re great 2007 Club election. Don’t miss this ment first hand with a walk through the people to know. chance to implement your own ideas famed voting gauntlet.

You’ll help shape Running for governor is also a great and give back to the Club. If you’re inthe future of the Club and enjoy a comway to meet other (non-Board) M.A.C. terested in running, please contact one plimentary dinner while you’re at it. members. You’ll certainly gain notoof the Nominating Committee memriety within the Club, whether or not bers listed under the photo. Nomination packets, complete with a photo, letter of intent and biography, are due by mid-to late April.

After receiving all applications, the Nominating Committee will narrow the field of candidates to 10. These 10 people will appear on the ballot for the Club election on Thursday, May 3.

The top five election winners will be announced at 8 p.m. on May 3 in the Missouri Room and will serve a threeyear term on the Board.

As a governor, you can help implement changes, facilitate new ideas and guide the future of the M.A.C. Not only is it a way to give back to the Club, but the experience is extremely rewarding. First of all, with all of the events they get to participate in, being a governor is fun. Instantaneously you’ll make 14 new friends and meet 10 other new individuals in the two years to follow. You’ll see these people throughout the year at monthly board meetings as well as countless events.

Those who serve on the Board are extremely dedicated, hardworking in-

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Rick Lodewyck President

M.A.C. OFFICERS Rick Lodewyck President

Benjamin H. Hulsey First Vice-President Michael York Second Vice-President Sandy Stoner Treasurer Joseph G. Lipic Secretary TERM ENDS 2007 Benjamin H. Hulsey Joseph G. Lipic Rick Lodewyck Sandy Stoner L. Michael York TERM ENDS 2008 G. Scott Engelbrecht Jon Gustafson Carwin B. Lindenbusch David L. Pentland Justin A. Williamson TERM ENDS 2009 W. Thomas Chulick Edward A. Corich Margaret J. May Philip “Flip” Schwarz William A. Springer

embers of the Long Range Planning Committee and the Board of Governors have been busily reading the member survey results, and some things are immediately obvious – the overwhelming majority of the comments have been positive, and it is clear that the members who responded to the survey enjoy their club. There are also an enormous number of suggestions that have been made, and several committee members have taken a lot of their time to distill these suggestions into summaries by area. I’d like to recognize those members who chaired subcommittees for their contributions – Tom Albus chaired Food & Beverage; Bill Conway chaired Programs; Tony Daws chaired Club Life; Mark Levison chaired West facilities; Joe Lipic chaired Finance; Flip Schwarz chaired Membership and Nat Walsh chaired Downtown facilities. We are very grateful for their contributions and for the support of the other Long Range Planning Committee members who assisted them – Melanie Couchman, Don Gunn and Len Ruzicka, and of course for the leadership of Justin Williamson and Carl Harshman.

Each subcommittee has produced a summary report of their interpretation of the survey results as applied to their area of concern. We have a number of new ideas that have been advanced by this process, and this input is very timely as we continue to proceed with the definition of renovations that are to be contemplated for our Downtown Clubhouse.

In early January there will be a meeting of the Board of Governors and Long Range Planning Committee chairs to prepare an executive summary of the survey results. This summary will be the first step in completing the current strategic plan. Our plan is to publish the 2006 Member/Spouse Survey Executive Summary in the February edition of the Cherry Diamond. Further, within 30 days of the joint Governors-LRP chairs meeting, we plan to create the new Strategic Plan for the M.A.C. It’s been great to be a part of this process of soliciting the input of our more than 3,200 members about their vision for our future. It is apparent to those of us involved in the planning process that we need to stress the value of having each member take an active role in describing his or her vision for the M.A.C. – this is, in fact, YOUR CLUB, and if everyone would take a modest amount of time to contribute input on an ongoing basis, it would make for a healthy and vibrant Missouri Athletic Club. I also ask that you make sure that you are getting The Buffet – the M.A.C.’s weekly e-mail about important activities and news so that you can be reached for communications from the Club. You can send me an e-mail at the address below, and I’ll make sure that you are added to our list.

Throughout December both clubhouses were bustling with countless holiday parties, banquets and events. Whether you attended a Rams buffet, enjoyed a holiday dinner or hosted a private party at the M.A.C., we hope that you were able to enjoy the spectacular holiday decorations and the festive atmosphere that is so characteristic of the Missouri Athletic Club during the holidays.

The month of December began with the Hermann Trophy Banquet. Despite foul weather and venue relocation, the M.A.C. pulled off the Hermann Trophy Banquet as beautifully as ever. This year the M.A.C. paired with SLU, who hosted the men’s college soccer

Final Four, to present the annual Hermann Trophy on SLU’s campus. The M.A.C. would like to extend a special congratulations to Hermann Trophy winners sophomore forward Kerri Hanks and junior forward Joseph Lapira, both from the University of Notre Dame.

The M.A.C. had another major sports function in the middle of December, the Jack Buck Sports Awards. Members voted Rams wide receiver Torry Holt as the 2006 Sports Personality of the Year. Cardinals Manager Tony LaRussa, Walt Jocketty, Mike Shannon, SLU Athletic Director Cheryl Levick and the World Series Trophy were all also in attendance that evening. It was a fantastic event that aired live on KMOX Radio and was shown on Fox Sports Midwest television.

In addition to these annual sports events, the M.A.C. hosted a wide array of Christmas events in December. Breakfast with Santa and Family Night with Santa were both a huge success, and the children, as always, loved chatting with St. Nick. There was also a Fox Theatre trip to see “A Christmas Carol,” a Christmas Dinner Dance and several special holiday meals this year at the Club. The M.A.C. also hosted its annual New Year’s Eve Gala in the Missouri Room, which is always an elegant affair.

With the holidays behind us, it’s time to look forward to the long winter ahead. Avoid cabin fever by taking up a new hobby at the M.A.C. In January, the M.A.C. will host Latin dance lessons and defense bridge lessons at the M.A.C. (see calendar for more details).

As we start a New Year I want to communicate some upcoming changes for our West Clubhouse.

We are strengthening our security measures in order to better protect our members and their guests and their property. As you may have already noticed, the exterior door at the Racquetball/Handball hallway on the south wall of the West Clubhouse has become a fire exit only. All members and guests entering M.A.C. West from the south will now enter through the door at the fitness center. All persons entering through this door will now be required to sign in at the fitness desk when entering through this door, regardless of destination within the building. All persons entering the Club from the west door wishing to access the locker rooms or athletic facilities will now be directed past the Pro Shop, and will sign in at the Pro Shop desk. This coming summer, swimming pool access will also be directed via the Pro Shop sign-in desk, and the exterior pool gate will remain closed except when we are hosting events. Access to the restaurant areas will not require sign in, with entrance available from the north portico entrance, and from the stairs at the west entrance. We ask that you understand our goals – we have more than 3,200 members, and our staff needs to be able to utilize practical methods to strive to keep our facilities secure for our members and their invited guests.

I not only welcome your questions, comments and input – I want to encourage it. Please take a minute to e-mail me, or write a note to me or to Larry Thompson, and give us feedback about YOUR CLUB. Rick Lodewyck rlodewyck@mac-stl.org

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Reservations for events can be made by calling 314-539-4470 or visiting the M.A.C. Web site at www.mac-stl.org.

Club events are subject to gratuity.

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the event to avoid a one-third charge.

No shows will be charged in full. Please call with your own reservation.

• For Jack Buck Grille reservations, call 314-539-4417.

• For dining reservations at M.A.C. West, call 314-539-4441.

January programs for Rotary Club of St. Louis: Jan. 4: Jan. 11:

Jan. 18: Jan. 25:

Here’s Where: A Guide to Illustrious St. Louis - Charlie Brennan, KMOX Martin Luther King and Civil Rights - Carl Officer, Mayor, City of East St. Louis Arianna String Quartet Lambert International Airport Kevin Dolliole, Director

Rotary meets every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the Missouri Room. If you would like to attend any of the Rotary meetings as a guest, call 314539-4453.

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Ongoing CWC Meetings

Apollos practice, 7 p.m., Downtown The Breakfast Network, first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7:30 a.m., Downtown Toastmasters, 5:30 p.m., West Military History Club, fourth Tues. of the month, 11:45 a.m Wednesdays: Toastmasters, 5:30 p.m., Downtown

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Latin Beginner/Advanced Dance Lessons Tuesdays, Starts Jan. 16-Feb. 13 7-9:25 p.m. $42.50 per person for Dance Club members $47.50 per person for non-Dance Club members Call 314-539-4402 for reservations Defense Bridge Lessons Mondays, Through March 2 Starts Jan. 22 Sharpen you defensive skills and make the game more fun and exciting than ever before. Learn about correct leads, the reasons behind second hand low, third hand high, how to communicate with partner through defensive signals and how to make play more difficult for the declarer.

7-9 p.m. $120, per person, inclusive M.A.C. West

Wine Sale and Jewelry Show Friday, January 26 Taste and buy wines that are priced at a fraction over cost. Also, check out area jewelers’ wares in the Art Lounge.

6-9 p.m.

Downtown Clubhouse $20 + gratuity No charge for Wine Society members Stogie Club Port and Cigar Tasting Thursday, Feb. 1 6:30-8:30 p.m. $18.50 + gratuity for Stogie Club members $20.50 + gratuity for non-Stogie Club members Downtown

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2nd Annual M.A.C. Boxing Championships Thursday, Feb. 8 6 p.m. - Cocktails and cigars 7 p.m. - Dinner 8:15 p.m. - Boxing begins $100 per person + gratuity Missouri Room The Rod and Gun Club presents a Wild Game Dinner Friday, Feb. 9 Dine on meaty delicacies, accompanied by a buffet full of salad bar favorites, pasta and vegetables. A cash bar will also be available. Invite guests to this unique dining event.

6 p.m. $24.95 inclusive per person Call 314-539-4402 for reservations M.A.C. Downtown Valentine’s Ball Saturday, Feb. 10 A fabulous dinner dances in the beautiful Missouri Ballroom sponsored by the Dance Club.

6 p.m. - Cocktail Reception (cash bar) 7 p.m. - Dinner 8 p.m. - Dancing until midnight $50, per person, inclusive

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Apollos practice, 7 p.m., Downtown The Breakfast Network, first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7:30 a.m., Downtown Toastmasters, 5:30 p.m., West Military History Club, fourth Tues. of the month, 11:45 a.m Wednesdays: Toastmasters, 5:30 p.m., Downtown

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Goodfellowship Day Saturday, February 24 Don’t miss one of the great traditional events at the Club, as the Athletic Department hosts the Goodfellowship Party. It is a day of food, fun and friendship on the fifth floor. Food, beverages and parking are complimentary.

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Downtown Clubhouse Billy Joel Concert at Scottrade Center Wednesday, April 25 5:30 p.m. - Dinner 7:15 p.m. - Depart for Scottrade Center 8 p.m. - Show $150 per person, inclusive

M.A.C. ETC. Presents Broadway Series at the Fox Dinner-Theater Outings Light in the Piazza, 5:45 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 Stomp, 5:45 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, 2007 Edward Scissorhands, 5:45 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2007 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 5:45 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2007 Chicago, 5:45 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2007 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 17, 2007 Lion King, 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, June 28, 2007 Friday, July 13, 2007 Friday, July 20, 2007 Friday, July 27, 2007 To make reservations, call 314-539-4402.

Tickets are $125 and include dinner before the show and transportation to the theater.

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he Missouri Athletic Club is where fairy-tale weddings come true. Just ask Maureen (Vasquez) Shifrin who has dreamed of having her reception in the Missouri Room since she was a little girl. Her grandfather, Jack Van Pelt, is a longtime M.A.C. member and always brought Shifrin to the Club for Sunday brunches and Christmas Eve dinner.

“The Missouri Room has always been a good family memory for me,” Shifrin said. “I think it’s the only beautiful ballroom in St. Louis. It’s so ornate. I think a lot of places have gone the way of being modern, and it (the Missouri Room) is old-fashioned, and the ceilings are just beautiful. I’ve always loved the ceiling.”

Shifrin and her husband, Dmitry Shifrin, had both their wedding and reception in the Missouri Room on June 24, 2006. This meant M.A.C. staff had only an hour to transform the Missouri Room from a ceremonial setup to a party atmosphere. Club employees accomplished the task without a hitch.

This dedication to service is what made the Club stand out from other facilities to Eileen and Jim Barry. Longtime M.A.C. members, they have had two daughters married at the M.A.C., one in 1997 and one in November 2006.

“I always dreamed of my daughters’ receptions being at the M.AC.,” Eileen Barry said. “My girls used to go to the Father-Daughter Dances when they were little, so it was pretty much a done deal. One look at that ballroom and it kind of sells you. It’s stunning.”

The Barrys worked with Director of Catering Linda Soncasie for both weddings and say she and her staff were “spectacular” and “handled every detail beautifully.” The M.A.C. accommodated the Barry’s request to have ice sculptures at both weddings, as well as a specific M.A.C. bartender. The Barrys

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also brought in a lot of items, such as special cake knives and toasting flutes.

Everything was washed and returned in the boxes they came in when they were retrieved from the Club.

“Linda was there all night long, and that means a lot, especially if you have a problem, which we did (someone had a medical emergency at the 1997 wedding and 911 had to be called),” Eileen Barry said. “The service again is unparalleled. We belong to other clubs, but we chose the M.A.C.” Having the hotel just a few floors above also proved to be an asset for the Barrys. Eileen Barry says their out-oftown guests enjoyed its downtown location, as well as its many amenities, such as the gym and the Jack Buck Grille.

Pam Hobelman, mother of recently married M.A.C. member Alison (Hobelman) Morrison, says the hotel was one of the best things about having the wedding at the M.A.C. She and her husband stayed there the night of the wedding, which was good because after hand tying 304 napkins and ensuring everything was perfect, she was exhausted. Plus, she had a brunch to attend the next morning at the Club.

Molly Cusumano-Roell used the M.A.C. to its fullest when she got married last February. The entire wedding

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Hobelman works for a florist and has done quite a few weddings at the Club.

She says the staff at the M.A.C. is always “absolutely wonderful.” They work well with outside vendors and ensure the entire wedding goes beautifully. Hobelman says her daughter Alison had always dreamed of having her wedding reception at the M.A.C.; it was the first place they called.

“If you have a good staff, that’s a good selling point,” Hobelman said.

“Also, that ballroom is just perfect for a St. Louis wedding. Alison’s wedding was out of this world. Everything was perfect. There wasn’t one thing that wasn’t perfect. I talk to people who say they wish they had done this or that differently. We have no regrets.”

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party stayed at the hotel; they also rented rooms to dress together as well as the shuttle to ride to the church in one vehicle. After the wedding, there were cocktails in the Art Lounge before the reception in the Missouri Room. After the reception was over, Cusumano-Roell rented the Billiard Room, so friends who were staying there could hang out and order pizzas “It’s just the perfect setup for a wedding,” said Cusumano-Roell. “Everything was right there at our fingertips.

Having cocktails in the Art Lounge and then moving upstairs to the ballroom was perfect. Just walking up into the ballroom is so beautiful, and that’s what I remember the most, just walking in there.”

All M.A.C. reception menus include a wedding cake of the bride-to-be’s choice. The Barry’s first daughter, Colleen, knew exactly what she wanted; she brought in a picture and the M.A.C. replicated it perfectly. Hobelman also raves about her daughter’s cake. A white cake with a butter cream frosting, it was exactly what the bride had always dreamed of.

“The cake was just beautiful, and it was delicious,” Hobelman said “It was a shame to cut it.”

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ith its ornate, classically designed facilities, the Missouri Athletic Club is an ideal location for a pictureperfect wedding. Although many people use the Missouri Room for their reception, the M.A.C. has other facilities to choose from. The elegant third floor Crystal Room is perfect for smaller receptions. The second floor Eads Room works well to accompany larger weddings in the Missouri Room and the main floor’s Art Lounge has an exquisite old-world ambience that is fitting for cocktail receptions, wedding ceremonies or smaller wedding receptions. There are dozens of other rooms you can rent out for rehearsal dinners, groomsmen lunches or post-rehearsal gatherings. The M.A.C. can accommodate to just about anyone’s needs.

The M.A.C. realizes your wedding day is one of the most special days you and your spouse will spend together. On this momentous occasion, the M.A.C. has several celebration services that are available for all receptions. All wedding celebration services include: - A personal catering manager who will assist you from first contact as well as during and beyond the day of your reception.

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you to make this event special.

- A complimentary tasting of entrée selections with your catering manager.

- A complimentary overnight room for you and your spouse on the wedding night.

- A bottle of champagne in the overnight room on the day of the wedding.

- White linen, china, glassware, tables, chairs, bars and risers are provided by the M.A.C. - Complimentary garage parking for all guests.

- The pastry chef works closely with the catering manager, as well as the bride to create the dream cake. (The Missouri Athletic Club’s standard bridal cake is complimentary. You can choose the decoration and shape which reflects your own personal style. The cake’s flavor and style must be selected 10 days prior to the wedding date.)

- Additional information, as well as wedding reception menus, is available on the M.A.C. Web site, www.macstl.org.

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History

Exploring the Downtown Clubhouse: The Second and Third Floors - Home to Celebrations The following article is the fourth in a series which will explore the history of the Downtown Clubhouse, floor by floor. Built in 1916, the historic Downtown Clubhouse has undergone many changes over the years to meet the needs of members, while preserving its original grandeur. This month we’ll be looking at the second and third floors.

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he second and third floors are, perhaps, the happiest places in the Downtown Clubhouse. The Missouri Room, Crystal Room, Eads Room and other private dining rooms have been the site of countless banquets, birthday celebrations and wedding receptions.

The second floor of the Downtown Clubhouse features arguably the most magnificent ballroom in the St. Louis area. Historic, high-ceilinged and spacious, the second floor Missouri Room is simply gorgeous. Remarkably little has changed in the Missouri Room since it first opened in 1916, which is perhaps why it is so enduring today.

As historic as it is, air conditioning is one modern amenity that has made the Missouri Room even better. Before 1937, when the Club air conditioned the room, it maintained relatively good ventilation through custom built vents located near the ceiling on the balcony. Since heat rises, air from the open windows would push the hot air up into the vents which ran all the way up to the roof. The addition of air conditioning prevented dangerous draft winds from open windows and allowed ventilation during stag nights when the air was thick with smoke from cigars, cigarettes and pipes.

Formerly known as the Main Dining Room, the Missouri Room was the primary spot for lunches and dinners at

Missouri Room plan, 1916.

the M.A.C. for years. During lunch, it was the site of many name tables. These tables included some that are still in existence today, such as the LB and Wall Street Tables. Today, the room is reserved for Club-sponsored events or rented out as a spectacular banquet/reception hall.

Crystal Room 1937.

In the 1940s, the M.A.C. made some large changes to the Missouri Room durcan serve 500 entrees at once. The other ing a renovation. Most notable was that kitchens are made-to-order. The second floor also boasts the pastry shop, where the top one-third of the high windows was walled up. On Feb 20, 1947, the newly wedding cakes, cookies and pies are decorated dining room was unveiled at a made, and the butcher shop with three walk-in refrigerators for meats and fishes.

“Family Night” that 548 people attended.

In 2000, during a restoration, the drywall The bake shop, where the Club’s famous covering the top third of the Missouri caramel rolls are made, is on the third floor. This is equipped with a huge sixRoom’s high windows was accidentally uncovered, revealing the original stained shelf oven and a proof box where dough glass underneath. It was so beautiful, can rise. management decided to keep the top Kitchen staff used to occupy a significant portion of the third floor until two portions uncovered. In 2000, the ornate details on the ceilings were also fully additions to the clubhouse, one in 1927 restored, as well as a new dance floor and one 1950, drastically increased the installed. second floor kitchen space. Until 1978 Located next to the Missouri Room, an important aspect of a kitchen, the dishwasher, was located on the third floor the Eads Room was traditionally called the Breakfast Room. In 1953, the Misright above where it's currently located souri Athletic Club had a “Rename the on the second floor. There was a dumb waiter that would carry the dishes up to Breakfast Room Contest.” Submitted by Arnold Roth, the M.A.C. decided the the dishwashers as well as a large stair“Eads Room” name submission was most case between the second and third floors. appropriate due to the world-famous Eads There was too much breakage, however, Bridge, located just a few blocks from and they eventually moved the dishwashthe Downtown Clubhouse. The room was ers down to the second floor in 1978. To formally opened on March 15, 1954. make more room on the second floor, the By 1948, the Club’s second floor kitchM.A.C. eliminated the staircase. en was serving three times the number Other than some redecorations, the handled when it was originally installed. only differences between the third floor A $200,000 renovation was desperately setup in 1916 and the one today are a few new walls. The Empire Room used to be needed. By installing a new refrigerator, the new kitchen equipment eliminated just one large third floor lobby, and the losses from spoilage of about $15 a day. three private dining rooms had solid walls New dish and washing equipment got rid instead of partitions. They also all opened up to the balcony, which have since been of six employees, about $900 a month, as well as walled up because the balcony is filled reduced the breakage of with air conditioning duct work. The Crystal Room, the third floor’s banquet china and glassware.

The second floor room was redone in 1990, complete with kitchen continues to be new crystal chandeliers. the main kitchen and Despite some minor changes, the preps food out to the two function of the second and third floors satellite kitchens, one in is virtually the same as it was when the the Jack Buck Grille and Downtown Clubhouse first opened in one in the Sportsman’s.

1916. It is still the happiest place in the entire clubhouse.

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radition is rich at the Missouri Athletic Club, and although some events have faded in and out of popularity throughout the decades others have not. The Goodfellowship Day Party is one of those that endures.

On Saturday, Feb. 24, the M.A.C. will host its annual Goodfellowship Day Party, a tradition that members have been gathering for since the 1930s. Goodfellowship Day began as the Hall of Health’s Year-End Jamboree. Longtime Athletic Director Carl Bauer started the

Hall of Health outings in the ‘20s. Although these outings switched locations three times, they were always complete with copious amounts of sports, food and beer. The Hall of Health excursions were discontinued in the late 1960s, but the Goodfellowship Party has survived the decades.

To this day, athletics are the focal point of the Goodfellowship Day Party.

As tradition calls, winners and losers alike still gather for a rewarding buffet of meats, salads and hors d’oeuvres along with foamy, creamy beers after the competitions are over. This year’s party will include competitions in swimming, where you can challenge any of the Club’s records, as well as the 500 m. and 2,000 m. row. There will also be a bench press battle, a three point contest and a closest to the pin competition. Appropriate events will be broken up according to age, gender and weight class. All events begin at 10 a.m. and lunch will

follow in the fourth floor’s Sportsman’s Club.

Outside of the camaraderie, the best part of Goodfellowship Day is that it’s free! If you’re a new member or have never come out for this celebration before, don’t miss out! The Goodfellowship Day is a tradition you won’t want to miss. The M.A.C. encourages you to come out and compete, no matter what your fitness level is. If you have any questions, please call Rick Schneider at 539-4434 or Jeff Tuhro at 539-4485.

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A Celebration of St. Louis Sports

M.A.C. Hosts 37th Annual Jack Buck Awards Dinner

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issouri Athletic Club members had a chance to catch a future NFL Hall of Famer and a take look at the 2006 World Series Trophy at the Jack Buck Sports Awards Banquet. Rams wide receiver Torry Holt received the 37th annual M.A.C. Sports Personality of the Year Award.

While the Rams have struggled this season, Holt continues to break records and perform at a Hall-of-Fame level. In 2006, Holt became the 27th player in NFL history to pass the 10,000 career receiving yards milestone. He also surpassed Jerry Rice for most receiving yards in a player's first eight seasons.

General Manager Walt Jocketty and Manager Tony LaRussa were on hand to receive the Jack Buck Award on behalf of the 2006 Cardinals. They brought with them the World Series Trophy. Following the banquet, grown men flocked to the trophy like excited children on Christmas for a photo opportunity with baseball's most coveted prize.

Mike Shannon received the Burnes/ Broeg Award in recognition for enthusiastic and dedicated support of sports in St. Louis. Saint Louis University Athletic Director Carl O. Bauer Award for her commitment to amateur athletics.

The event was established in 1970 by Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck, who emceed every banquet until he passed away in 1970. His daughter Julie did a masterful job handling the emcee duties this year. The banquet aired live on KMOX Radio and for the first time ever was broadcast on Fox Sports Midwest.

The 2006 World Series trophy was on display.

Holt shows off the M.A.C. Sports Personality of the Year Trophy.

Walt Jocketty talked about the World Champion Cardinals.

Mike Shannon received the Burnes/Broeg Trophy.

Carol Buck.

Saint Louis University Athletic Director Cheryl Levick received the Carl Bauer Award.

Rick Hummel, who was recently inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame, was in attendance.

Tony LaRussa received the Jack Buck Award on behalf of the 2006 Cardinals.

Bryan Burwell from the St. Louis-Post Dispatch said that Holt is a future NFL Hall of Famer.

Ron Jacober presented Shannon the Burnes/Broeg Award.

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Basketball

Hoopsters Battle it on the Court

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all ball is over and the league champions have been crowned.

Throughout the fall, basketball teams at both clubhouses competed for the league title.

In the Monday and Tuesday Night Open League at the Downtown Clubhouse, Captain Brad Wideman guided his squad to the championship with a record of 9-1. Other members of the winning squad were Raj Bhuyan, Michael Corrigan, Ryan Kiernan, Bert Linton, Tim McGowan, Duke Niedringhaus and Troy Robertson.

On Wednesdays nights, Captain Allen Toberman led his team to victory in the Masters Basketball League with a record of 7-1. Also on the team was Steve Adams, Jack Barry, Kevin Cantwell,

Steve Frontczak, Tim McGowan and Larry Salci.

Captain Steve Notestine’s Terrapins are the new champions in the M.A.C. West’s Fall Open Basketball League.

Although the Terps had the top two scorers in the league with Jacob Mohnke and Jim Dibble, they clinched first place by defeating Bryan St. Eve’s Bullets 40-37 in a defensive struggle.

The Bullets were held to 8 points in the first half by the 6-2 Terps. Other members of the winning squad were Greg Fuesting, Duke Niedringhaus, Alan Schneider, Gerry Buns, Justin Cain and Bob O’loughlin. With the fall leagues over, winter basketball will begin in January. Look forward to more updates in the Cherry Diamond.

Tuesday Night Open League champions.

Masters Basketball League. champs.

The M.A.C. West’s Open Basketball League champs.

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Athletics - Downtown

A Lunch Time Retreat Take Yoga Classes at the M.A.C.

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ain a whole new meaning of the term “lunch break.” Give your noontime hour a little twist with yoga at the Downtown Clubhouse on Mondays and Wednesdays.

This challenging, yet relaxing workout will have you returning to work feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Yoga is one of the best muscle strengthening and lengthening workouts you can do, but it provides much more than that. Yoga helps people gain awareness of where they hold tension in their bodies.

Hunched shoulders and aching backs are signs of built-up stress in the body. Yoga can help improve these symptoms by incorporating breathing, stretching and holding positions into a well-rounded workout.

Try yoga for yourself at the Downtown Clubhouse on your Monday and Wednesday lunch breaks. The new yoga sessions will begin Monday, Feb. 5 and Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Classes will be held from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday.

Each of the sessions are eight weeks, and all skill levels are welcome, but space is limited. The Monday or Wednesday session each cost $50 or $100 for both. For more information or to sign up please call Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434.

Shape Up in the New Year at the M.A.C.

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osing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions.

Every January millions of people hit the gyms with the best intentions, but ultimately their weight-loss commitment falls to the wayside. If you’re one of those millions this year, the Missouri Athletic Club is here to help you keep your resolution. By provid-

ing dozens of fun athletic activities, enthusiastic personal trainers and top-of-the-line equipment, getting in shape is easy at the M.A.C. This year, if you’re looking to get into shape, take advantage of some of the great opportunities the M.A.C. has to offer. From aqua aerobics to spinning, there is a fitness class for everyone to enjoy. The M.A.C. offers a lot of activities, such as racquetball, basketball or squash.

There are also plenty of qualified trainers who would love to get with you to help you obtain your fitness goals. Even if you don’t meet with these trainers every week, consider making an initial appointment, so they can help you create a program that is appropriate for your goals.

Whatever you’re intentions, good luck in the New Year!

Swim Faster, Farther and Better Free Youth Swim Clinic

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ue to the huge success of last year’s youth swim clinic, the Downtown Clubhouse is embarking on its second year of this free workshop. This six-week clinic is intended to help kids, from first to eighth grade, who already know the basics of swimming and want to focus on improving their skills.

Classes will be instructed by Richard Nix and will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sundays at the Downtown Clubhouse, from Sunday, Jan. 7 to Sunday, Feb. 11. This class is specifically tailored for children who already know how to swim but want to swim faster and better. This clinic is free, but space is limited. Call Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 to reserve a spot today!

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Here Comes Santa Claus Downtown… ith millions of wish lists to review and kids to visit, Santa Claus is a very busy man, especially in December. Kids at the Missouri Athletic Club should feel very special because he not only visited the M.A.C. once this year; Santa came four times! Granted, he may have needed a little guidance getting here. St. Nick and Mrs. Claus joined members for two Breakfasts with Santa at the Downtown Clubhouse.

Both times President Rick Lodewyck President Rick Lodewyck calls Santa Claus on had to get the kids in attendance to the phone. scream “HO! HO! HO!” so St. Nick could find the M.A.C. As always, Breakfast with Santa was filled with joy. In addition to getting a photo with Santa, kids built gingerbread house, danced to Christmas music and got their faces painted. Santa also visited M.A.C. kids at two Family Night Buffets at the West Clubhouse.

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Alex and Andrew Wasinger show their parents the gingerbread houses they built.

Caroline Fenton.

Mrs. Claus holds Gregory Oliver. Rebecca Oliver is in the foreground.

Gabby and Julie Vordteriede build a gingerbread house.

Tyler Schwarz.

Past Governor John Gatewood dances with Sophia Gatewood.

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Jasmine Bouckart and Santa Claus.

Carol Borchelt helps Lauren Borchelt choose a gift bag at Breakfast with Santa.

Here Comes Santa Claus out West!

Peter Fesler, age 2.

Austin Lynch talks to Santa and Mrs. Claus at M.A.C. Downtown.

Ava Koon, age 7.

Layne and Fritz Zaegel.

Joe Niemann holds his grandson Mark Anzilotti with Anna Anzilotti, Peg Niemann and grandaughter Kathryn Anzilotti.

Standing, Travis and Lindsay Franke.

Seated, Madison Franke, age 7, Leslee Margherio, with Tyler Franke, 4 months, and Ken Margherio.

Brooke Wright, age 7.

Aubrie, 8, Jolie, 3 and Birdie Lombardo, 6.

The Becker family (left) with the Gubernik family.

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Clubs Within the Club

M.A.C. Charitable Society Chooses 2007 Charities

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hen deciding what three charities to benefit in 2007, the M.A.C. Charitable Society did not face a lack of choice. St. Louis has dozens of great charitable organizations; the only problem is choosing which three to benefit. After receiving nominations from members, the Charitable Society Committee met the first week of November to narrow the submissions to three. Because each nominated organization was so worthy, the committee had a hard time choosing only three. They tried to choose charities that would most directly benefit from the amount of funds the M.A.C. Charitable Society is able to donate at this time.

The three chosen charities for 2007 are: Dream for a Day, Places for People and Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition.

Dream for a Day collaborates with more

than 30 at-risk youth organizations to provide disadvantaged youth with positive life experiences, such as outings to St. Louis Cardinal games, the Muny Opera House or the Fox Theatre. Places for People offers a variety of support and rehabilitation services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition is the area’s largest recruiter of foster/adoptive homes.

The Charitable Society thanks all of those who wrote such moving letters in nomination of a charity this year. If your organization was not chosen this year, please nominate it again in October 2007. The Missouri Athletic Club is proud to be able to give back to its community and is pleased to have so many members who give their time and energy to such admirable causes.

M.A.C. Golf Club Takes a Trip to Pebble Beach

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fter conducting an online poll, members of the M.A.C. Golf Club took a trip to one of the most famous golf regions in the country, Pebble Beach. From Nov. 1 to 5, the M.A.C. Golf Club members battled each other on the competitive courses that make the area so famous. The group of 16 split into two teams of eight, Team Pebble, captained by Tim Van Rhein battled, Team Spyglass, captained by Mark Bumgarner. The two teams played match play throughout the week. In all, they golfed four rounds, twice at Pebble Beach and one time each at Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay. Team Pebble rounded out the week as the winners. Van Rhein, Dave Robnett, Raj Bhuyan, Nat Walsh, Brad Rosencrans, Rob Pohrer, John Carroll and Rafiq Ramadan all made up the winning team. Team Spyglass included Bumgarner, Andy Hillin, 18

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Steve Vuylsteke, Bo Butters, Steve Stolze, Paul Estes, John Tvrdik and Ron Davis.

In 2007 the Golf Club is heading to Bandon Dunes, Ore., from Wednesday, Aug. 15 to Sunday, Aug. 19. The trip will include four rounds of golf in three courses: Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes (twice) and Bandon Trails. Tee times will be mid morning, so players will have the option to play more than 18 holes each day.

For $2,370, the trip includes the golf and lodging (individual rooms with king size beds.) Flights are available for $600 into North Bend, Ore., about 25 minutes from Bandon.

The trip is limited to 24 golfers, and only 10 spots remain as of Dec. 10. If you’re interested in this trip or becoming an M.A.C. Golf Club member, please e-mail the group at macgolfclub@mac.com

Be on the Defense Take Defensive Bridge Lessons

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earn about an integral part of bridge most ignore: defense. On Mondays from Jan. 22 to March 12, the M.A.C. Bridge Club will sponsor defensive bridge lessons at M.A.C. West. Linda Powers, a silver life master in bridge, will teach you to sharpen you defensive skills and make the game more fun and exciting.

This class will teach you how to communicate with partners through defensive signals and play more difficult for a declarer. You will also learn about correct leads and the reasons behind second hand low and third hand high.

By playing good defense, you often make a good declarer seem average.

Come join the fun on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. The eight-week session costs $120. To make reservations, please call Courtney Kranz at 539-4402.

Author Gives Book Club Key to Wealth and Freedom

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issouri Athletic Club Book Club members and St. Louis business leaders gathered in the third floor Crystal Room for an important luncheon. Ned Minor, author of Deciding to Sell Your Business, the Key to Wealth and Freedom, came to the Missouri Athletic Club to give important insights on business ownership and the decision to one day sell that business. After a delicious lunch, Minor addressed key reasons why people decide to leave, how to resolve conflicting personal and emotional issues and how to adequately prepare for the day of inevitable departure. All those in attendance received lunch, a copy of Minor’s book and a fresh insight on leaving a business.

Look forward to other M.A.C. Book Club events in the future as Chairman Carl Winters and other Book Club leaders work to feature interesting authors and showcase great books.

Clubs Within the Club

Former Marine Recalls Battle of Iwo Jima

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eorge Green says the Marines were the most exciting part of his life. Green was under fire on a hillside when the American flag was raised on Iwo Jima in 1945. Green, 85, heard a roar and looked up and saw a flag. This was just the beginning of a long battle.

As a warrant officer for the third battalion of the 21st Marines Corps, Green spent his 23rd birthday, the day after D-Day, circling around the island of Iwo Jima in a landing craft because the beach was too congested to land.

After arriving on the island the next day he was pinned down by mortar fire in a shell hole on the beach. On Feb. 24, five days after D-Day, he played a significant part in taking over the island’s second airfield. There he was wounded when a grenade exploded three feet in front of his face. Despite his injuries, he heroically kept fighting.

Green remained fighting for control

of the island until the end of the battle in the middle of March.

Today, Green is an active M.A.C. member who participates in the Military History Club. He recently donated a print of the famous photograph by Joe Rosenthal of American troops raising the flag to be permanently displayed in the M.A.C.’s Veteran’s Room on the fourth floor.

This particular print was signed by a lot of veterans who fought in Iwo Jima from the third, fourth and fifth marine divisions, including 10 or more from the St. Louis area. It was also signed by Rosenthal himself.

The M.A.C. Military History Club typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Veterans Room on the fourth floor of the Downtown Clubhouse. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m., and the meeting ends at 1 p.m.

A speaker is featured at every meeting.

New members of the Military History Club are always welcome. Contact Stuart Hartzell at 314-367-3000 to find out more.

George Green is one of the Iwo Jima veterans whose signature is on the picture is on display in the Veterans Room.

Iwo Jima veterans George Green and Roland Degregorio gather around memorabilia at a Military History Club meeting.

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Forever Young

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he Forever Young Club has made a big splash in just a few months.

One of the newest Clubs within the Club has attracted a lot of members to its monthly meetings. The group, which is geared for older members who are young at heart, recently held its Christmas party at M.A.C. West.

On Jan. 19, Michael Hackett, President of Hackett Security, a regular

monthly Cherry Diamond advertiser and recent past president of the M.A.C., will address the Forever Young Club at its monthly meeting. The gathering will be noon at M.A.C. West.

Mike will relate his own business and professional experience, as well as his M.A.C. heritage.

Security in today’s fast-paced and often daunting world offers everyone an opportunity for safety at the local level, as well as regionally and internationally.

Seniors and other guests will want to understand how the government as well as private companies like Hackett

Eileen and Lee Carlson.

Dave and Betty Guthrie.

Carol and Wayne McCollum.

Securities are making our world safer against crime and terrorism.

Do you want to hear about this important issue, and how you can safeguard those you love and care for?

Call the Catering Department, or Joan Walz at M.A.C. West, and make a reservation for Friday, Jan. 19 by calling 314-539-4490.

M.A.C.Toastmaster Wins TM District Eight Contest

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issouri Athletic distinguished toastmasters (DTM’s), Club Toastmasboth of whom hold ters, the Toastmasters International District Eight’s the highest TM Innewest super star among ternational level of 85 clubs in Eastern Misoverall achievement. souri and Southwestern Each year, District Eight, as well as Illinois, scored another accolade at the district’s other geographic annual speech contest locales hold these finals recently, when our Bob, supported by his son Nicolas, shows multi-category comown M.A.C. member Bob off the annual TM award. petitions to proMarx (pictured with his son) mote speech preparation and progressed successively (and sucdelivery excellence among cessfully) through the area Finals, Toastmasters. the division finals and emerging “After recently achievas the 2006 District eight winner ing the highest club award of the Toastmasters humorous speech (President’s Distinguished Club), to contest. follow up with a district speech award, The contest finals were held at the St. demonstrates a level of excellence that Louis Millennium Hotel on November is certainly laudable, if not unsurpassed 18 and Bob, supported by 22 fellow in District eight Toastmasters competiM.A.C. Toastmasters emerged as the tions,” advised Kevin DeRosiers, past clear winner, beating out seven other TM Area Governor. contestants, among them two long time 20

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Apollos

Apollos Salute Longtime Music Director

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or 20 years Greg Schweizer has led the M.A.C. Apollos in dozens of performances before thousands of people. In celebration of his 20th anniversary with the group the Apollos decided to dedicate their fall show in Schweizer’s honor. On Friday, Nov. 17, hundreds of members and friends of the Apollos showed up for this year’s show, “Say it With Music,” a tribute to Schweizer.

In 1985 an Apollos search committee, chaired by Bob Spinzig, hired Schweizer. An accomplished singer, musician, conductor and arranger, Schweizer has proven to be an expert at getting the most from the M.A.C.’s talented members. The Apollos chose songs such as

“Piano Man,” “Those Were the Days” and “Deep in My Heart” to portray the highlights of Schweizer’s life and successful career.

Founded in 1943, the Apollos are the longest established “club within the club” at the M.A.C. The Harvard Dictionary of Music credits the group as the “oldest continuing men’s singing group in the general community.” Currently, there are about 90 members, 40 active singers and the rest social members. The group performs two dinner shows a year, one in April and one in November. They also entertain with Christmas music at area nursing homes as well as at Club-sponsored events.

Greg Schweizer performs “Piano Man.”

Ralph Heck and chorus sing “I Only Have Eyes for You.”

Joe Hedley sings “Days of Wine and Roses.”

Lonnie Tettaton painted scenery for the show.

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Club News Club Members Spread Holiday Cheer to Employees

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t was a joyous occasion for M.A.C. employees when holiday bonuses were distributed. At both Downtown and West clubhouses, employees enjoyed refreshments and got their picture taken with Santa. President Rick Lodewyck was on hand to personally thank the employees and distribute the checks.

The Employee Holiday Fund began in the 1900s as a way to do away with the inconvenience of tipping. The aim was also to offer employees an incentive to remain loyal to the Club.

The commitment of employees enhances the quality of service offered by the Club and in turn, this holiday season members showed their generous appreciation.

The Board of Governors also participated in a Christmas tradition. Each year, the governors don an apron and chef ’s hat and serve the employees a

William Springer and Rick Lodewyck.

Scott Engelbrecht and Ed Corich.

Thomas Chulick, Margaret May, William Springer, Rick Lodewyck and Ed Corich.

feast at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

On behalf of all employees, a special thanks is in order to President Hackett, the Board of Governors and the entire membership for their generous contributions this holiday season.

Carwin Lindenbusch, Justin Williamson and Flip Schwarz.

Mike Wilson, General Manager Larry Thompson and President Rick Lodewyck.

L.G.Barnes.

Tony Hillsman.

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Board of Governors

A Reunion of Past Presidents

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n Dec. 5, the past M.A.C. presidents gathered at the Club for the annual reunion. As they sipped cocktails and enjoyed a delicious feast, they relived old times and discussed the future. This elegant affair is a way for the Club to thank those who have served the M.A.C. with their leadership through the years.

Top, William Skaggs, Mark Belew, Larry Bayliss, Michael Hackett, Mark Neill, Tom Holling, Jim Ewoldt, Daniel Ferry, David Hemenway, Carl Stifel, James Godfrey, Bottom, Patrick Cantwell, Frank Bittner, John Murphy, Rick Lodewyck, Joe Vollmar, Donald Gunn, William Conway, Gerald Ortbals.

Tom Holling, '85-'86 and Joe Vollmar, '59-'60.

Larry Bayliss, '95-'96 and Frank Bittner, '78-79.

Patrick Cantwell, '01-'02 and Donald Gunn, '75-'76.

General Manager Larry Thompson and David Hemenway, '91-'92.

Carl Stifel, '77-'78 and Williams Skaggs, '81-'82.

John Murphy, '63-64 and Michael Hackett, '05-'06.

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Athletics - West

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Adult Tennis Club Championships M.A.C. West Dates: February 12 to April 28, 2007.

Finals and third and fourth play-offs scheduled for Saturday, April 28 Entry Deadline: Tuesday, February 6 Draws posted on: Monday, February 12 Entry Fees: One event - $35 Two events - $50 Three events - $65 Awards Dinner: Saturday, April 28 Included in entry fee, $25 if not entered in the tournament $15 for kids 12 and under Entry forms and further information available at the West Pro Shop, on the tennis bulletin board (located near the snack bar), or you may contact Kim Steinmetz at ksteinmetz@mac-stl.org.

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Brush up Your Game at Totally Groomed Pros Sports Camp

hether your kid dreams of being the star quarterback or just wants to make a basket in the next hoops game, the M.A.C. is introducing a new program that can help.

Totally Groomed Pros Sports Camp is a unique NFL flag football program that will help kids catch, pass and defend more efficiently, as well as improve their speed and technique.

This age-appropriate camp for both boys and girls is fun and guaranteed to help kids gain skills that will help them improve in any sport and gain the confidence to compete at a higher level.

Totally Groomed Pros Sports Camp includes training by Coach Eric Saxton, a six-week NFL flag football tournament,

an NFL flag football team jersey and a chance to meet NFL players at the St. Louis Rams stadium.

Coach Saxton has NFL experience and has worked with professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB and MISL. He has taken the strategies, techniques and mental approach from these pro players and combined them with solid fundamentals to provide a style of training that allows athletes to gain an edge.

This camp is for any kid who wants to take his/her game to the next level! The program will cater to two age groups, ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 and up. Price is $65 for members and $95 for members’ guests. Please contact Coach Saxton at 761-6071 or Tim Kelley at 539-4476 if you have questions or are interested.

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Racquetball News Upswing Your Workout Get Involved with Racquetball at the M.A.C. If you’re looking to shed some postholiday weight, the Missouri Athletic Club has plenty of ways to do it. Besides treadmills and stationary bikes, the M.A.C. also offers racquetball. A 140-pound person burns an average of 326 calories during a 30-minute match. Compare that to 223 calories burned on a running machine during a moderate run or 221 calories during a moderate workout on a stationary cycle. If you’re looking to get in shape, consider getting involved in racquetball. It’s a lot more fun than a treadmill! Here’s two great ways to get involved with racquetball at the M.A.C.

Racquetball Open House

If you’d like to learn more about the racquetball prospects at the M.A.C. but don’t know where to start, attend

a Racquetball Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 2. There will be a free clinic with a top touring men’s professional team, free information packets, a chance to meet other players in the club, exhibition matches, a doubles clinic, a backhand clinic, free refreshments and giveaways. Instructors Shari L. Coplen and Erik Becker will be available to answer questions and discuss the league options. Don’t miss it!

Join a League

New leagues are forming. The M.A.C. has flex and continuous leagues for all skill levels. Hurry and register for a racquetball league today!

If you have any questions, please call Shari on her cell 314-420-2903.

Congratulations to Tim Shultz for winning the Young Guns flex league and Larry Hale for winning the Intermediate league.

Battle of the Sexes Tennis Match

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ennis legend Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs attracted a full house to the Houston AstroDome and a huge television audience when they staged their “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match in 1973. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the M.A.C. will have its own version of the Battle of the Sexes when Governors David Pentland and Margaret May square off in a tennis match at M.A.C. West.

While this match might not quite attract the international spotlight that the original battle did, spectators are encouraged to watch.

Pentland vs. May Wednesday, Jan. 24 5:30-7 p.m.

M.A.C. West At the tennis court near the dining area.

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LEACH, JOHN, (Kristy); Leach Printing, 1237 Hanley Industrial Court, Brentwood, MO, 63144, 961-4100; Res. 898 Amersham, St. Louis, MO, 63141, 574-2233

WESTRE, BRIAN, Anheuser Busch, #1 Busch Place, St. Louis, MO, 577-2106; Res. 100 S. Kirkwood Rod, # 406, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, 573-647-0598

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Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct Class of 2007

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n Friday, March 2, some of the Missouri Athletic Club's most distinguished athletes will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. A dinner will be held in their honor in the Missouri Room.

The Hall of Fame Committee reviewed nominations from M.A.C. members and recently selected the 2007 class of inductees.

Gary Wideman and David Cole are being inducted for basketball. Wideman, who still plays in the M.A.C. leagues, has been playing basketball at the Club for more than 20 years. The point guard is known for his unselfish play. Wideman has led the M.A.C. teams in several national tournaments.

Cole is a member of the Saint Louis University Hall of Fame as a player. He is regarded as one of the most talented players in the history of the M.A.C. basketball leagues.

Tom Erbs is entering the Hall of

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Fame for his accomplishments in volleyball. He was a star player for many years and competed on several traveling teams, including the 1976 squad that finished third in nationals.

Rene Lusser is being inducted for racquet sports. He is one of the top tennis players in the history of the Club.

Lusser is one of the first tennis players inducted into the M.A.C. Hall.

Rich Sauget will be inducted for handball. He has won a number of doubles tournaments at the M.A.C. B.C. Gitcho will go into the Hall of

Fame for the Inspiration Award. Now in his 90s, Gitcho has been swimming at the Club on a daily basis for more than 30 years.

Steve Krause and Bill Hebron will enter the Hall for Distinguished Service.

Hebron was instrumental in starting the M.A.C. Collegiate Soccer Player of the Year Award in 1986. As Soccer Chairman, Steve Krause has helped the M.A.C. Hermann Trophy evolve into college soccer's version of the Heisman Trophy.

The M.A.C. Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1993 to honor those members of the Club who distinguished themselves in the field or in the development of athletics at the Club. Portraits of each Hall of Famer are on display in the Sportsman's Club Grille on the fourth floor.

The Hall of Fame dinner will be Friday, March 2. For reservations, call 314539-4470. The price is $50 per person.

Irish Eyes Are Smiling About Notre Dame Sweep Lapira and Hanks Win Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy

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ll eyes were on the Missouri Athletic Club as sports fans across the country tuned into ESPNews for the live announcement from SLU’s campus of the 2006 Hermann Trophy winners. Once M.A.C. President Rick Lodewyck announced the winners to a national audience, Irish eyes were smiling. The University of Notre Dame duo of sophomore forward Kerri Hanks and junior forward Joseph Lapira are the winners of the 2006 Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy.

The award, which is presented annually to the top female and male players in NCAA Division I soccer, is regarded as college soccer’s version of the Heisman Trophy. This marks the first time since the M.A.C. began awarding both a men’s and women’s award in 1991 that players from the same school have won the Hermann Trophy in the same year. Hanks and Lapira share more in common than playing for the Fighting Irish. They each led the nation in goal scoring this season. The winners were decided by a vote of NCAA Division I soccer coaches who are current members of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).

This year, the M.A.C. Hermann Trophy banquet was paired with the men’s Final Four, hosted on the campus of St. Louis University. After watching the Final Four games all day, fans across the city turned out for the press conference, carried live on ESPNews and hosted

by Master of Ceremonies Frank Cusumano.

Hanks won the women's award after leading the nation in scoring. With 135 career points (50 goals, 35 assists), Hanks has totaled more points over the

Notre Dame’s Joseph Lapira.

Frank Cusumano hosted the press conference.

Notre Dame’s Joseph Lapira receives the trophy from M.A.C. President Rick Lodewyck.

O’Reilly, Hanks and Averbuch at the press conference.

course of her first two seasons than all but two previous players in the 25-year history of Division I women’s soccer.

Heather O'Reilly and Yael Averbuch from the University of North Carolina were the runner-ups.

Lapira (Lake Charles, La.) led all NCAA Division I men’s scorers in points with 50 and goals with 22 as he became the first player in Notre Dame men’s soccer history to win college soccer’s top honor. The top runner-up vote getter was Boston College junior forward Charlie Davies (Manchester, N.H.) followed by Southern Methodist University senior midfielder Jay Needham (Fort Worth, Texas).

Since 1986 the M.A.C. annually has honored the top male and female collegiate soccer players in the country.

Over the years, some of the biggest names in soccer, such as Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Tony Meola, Alexi Lalas and Claudio Reyna, have visited the Club to receive the prestigious crystal soccer ball trophy.

Thanks in great measure to the efforts of M.A.C. Soccer Chairman Steve Krause this event continues to grow in prestige and is one of the Club’s great events. Next year, the banquet will return to the M.A.C. in January of 2008.

SMU Coach Schellas Jay Needham from Hyndman.

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Charlie Davis from Boston College and M.A.C. Soccer Chairman Steve Krause.

Notre Dame coach Bobby Clark.

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From the Lobby Get to know your fellow members.

Each month the Cherry Diamond picks a random member to be highlighted in the magazine.

This Month: Joe Alford Joe Alford was checking out of the M.A.C. hotel the morning after the Rams battled the Chicago Bears when the Cherry Diamond ran into him. He and some old college buddies met at the M.A.C. for the game and a little mini reunion. Alford, a retired farmer, lives in Girard, Ill. (about 80 miles north of St. Louis) and has been a non-resident member since 2003.

1. How do you get the most out of the M.A.C.?

“Through Rams and Cardinals games. This trip, I had about 12 to 15 friends come down here and they stayed at the M.A.C. hotel.

Unfortunately, a lot of them are Bears fans.

2. What’s your most memorable M.A.C. moment?

“On the final game of the 2006 World Series, I gave my only ticket to my nephew.

I watched the game in the Jack Buck Grille with my niece, his sister. Because of the rain delay, my nephew was able to fly down from Chicago and watch the game. He’s never been to a World Series game before, and I have, so I gave the ticket to him.”

Teddy Malecek gets his first haircut in the Downtown Barber Shop.

Saint Louis University basketball coach Brad Soderberg speaks at a Rotary Club meeting.

The Olde Bears, a group of past Washington University football players, meet regularly in the Sportsman’s Club. Seated, l-r: Art Benkelmen, Jack Bentzinger and Jean DuBail. Standing, l-r: Joe Wilson, Skip Jacoby, Jim Jones and Gerhard Petzall.

William Conway, '88-'89 and current president, Rick Lodewyck, at the Past Presidents dinner.

3. What do you do in your spare time?

“Travel. I take two to three Alpine snow skiing trips a year. I’ve enjoyed Western Europe, Chile and Costa Rica. In Europe I’ve been to Belgium, France, Ireland, England and Austria.”

4. What’s the best vacation you have ever been on?

“I’ve been on some nice ones. I went to Chile in August 2000. We went snow skiing down there and went to four different mountains.”

5. Why did you first join the M.A.C.?

“I’d been here as a guest of friends, and one of my friends suggested that I join. The reciprocal clubs is a nice benefit. I’ve actually stayed at the Union League of Chicago a couple of times. I have some friends who are members at the M.A.C. as well. The Club has a lot to offer, seasonal dinners and stuff.

There are so many nice options, which are nice.”

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The Olde Bears, a group of past Washington University football players, meet regularly in the Sportsman’s Club. (l-r) Bob Bennett, Fred Myers, Leroy Vogts, Ted Taylor, Turk Turley, Lu Rawlings and Jack Ebinger.

Ed and Lynn Sparks visit Santa at M.A.C. West.

Snapshots

Wedding Announcements

Jim Sheets and his four grandsons see Santa.

Gene Cole celebrates his 80th birthday at the Apollo’s concert.

Cindy Harter, Past Governor Jim Harter and their three children, Jim Jr., Annie and Brendan, enjoy a noontime meal in the Sportsman’s Club.

Hobelman-Morrison Alison Roth Hobelman and Timothy Huffman Morrison Wedding: August 26, 2006 Profession/Job: Alison is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Washington School of Medicine. Tim works for RPA Construction Services.

Colleges Attended: Alison attended St. Louis University School of Nursing and St. Louis University for a Masters in nursing. Tim attended Rockhurst University.

Parents: Alison is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hobelman. Tim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison.

Scott Engelbrecht, Benjamin Hulsey, Tom O’Toole, Jr. and Larry Thompson pose for a picture next to the World Series trophy.

Stephanie and Reece McGowan and Erin and Thomas Glarner.

The M.A.C. Golf Club took a trip to Pebble Beach.

M.A.C. members George Green, Bill Weiss, KMOX radio personality Charlie Brennan, Commander of American Legion Stockham Post No. 4 Chuck Kuergeleis, Mel Witt, Judith Hanses and Mike Sappington meet for a weekly American Legion meeting. Brennan was sharing stories from his new book, Here’s Where: A Guide to Illustrious St. Louis.

The American Legion Stockham Post No. 4 meets every week in the Veterans Room on the fourth floor and welcomes new members.

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