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DUNN TO HEADLINE HERMANN TROPHY BANQUET

The USWNT Star and Former Award Winner Crystal Dunn Returns to MAC

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Nearly a decade ago, University of North Carolina soccer star Crystal Dunn received the Hermann Trophy at the Missouri Athletic Club. On Jan. 7, 2022, the standout on the U.S. Women’s National Team is returning to the MAC awards banquet as the featured speaker. The 2012 MAC Hermann Trophy winner is considered one of the best players in women’s soccer. In the ESPN FC ranking of top women’s soccer players, she is the second-rated American and sixth-ranked player in the world. Since 1986, the Missouri Athletic Club has annually presented the Hermann Trophy to the top male and female collegiate soccer players in the country. Some of the biggest names in American soccer history like Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Claudio Reyna and Alexi Lalas have won the award prior to going on to international stardom. Find out who will be crowned soccer’s next rising stars at the MAC Hermann Trophy banquet on Jan. 7. The top three male and top three female finalists for the award will be invited to the MAC. A press conference announcing the winners will take place to kick off the event. Make reservations now through the MAC website.

Sponsorship opportunities with the chance to meet Crystal Dunn at a VIP reception are available. Contact jwilson@mac-stl.org for details. F

FRIDAY, JAN. 7 5:30 p.m. – Cocktails F 6:30 p.m. – Press conference 7 p.m. - Dinner F 8 p.m. – Program $75 per person Register online or call 314-539-4470 to attend.

ANDY HILLIN WINS

2021 GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Women Business Owner Roundtable WELCOMES ADRIAN BRACY

On Tuesday, Oct. 26, former MAC Woman of Distinction, Adrian Bracy, MBA, CPA, visited the Women's Business Owner Roundtable to discuss her book Halftime: Learn to Pivot as a Leader and Identify Your Next Step. Attendees also had the opportunity to learn about how she pivots and transitions in her own life. Attendees were treated to a motivational and moving speech at this wildly successful event. F

Artist of the Quarter

Local artist and photographer Jim Trotter will be displaying his artwork at both Clubhouses this December-February. He has been exhibited at the St. Louis Artists Guild, the Kansas City Artists Guild, Foundry Arts Center in St. Charles, Art St. Louis, Metropolitan Square and more. "I am a passionate photographer and digital artist intent on making exciting and beautiful images," said Trotter in his artist statement. He is the part-owner at Trotter Art, Inc., an art and photography studio that specializes in commercial, publicity, candids and portraiture in addition to retouching, illustration and advertising design. Trotter is the past owner of Color Image Inc. and Trotter Photo, Inc. He is also the past president of the Professional Photographers Association of Greater St. Louis and the Commercial Photographers Association along with being a board member of Art Dimensions, a chairperson of the St. Louis Artists Guild, Photo Section and a member of Art St. Louis.

2021 VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION

The annual Veterans Day Commemoration, hosted by the MAC and Rotary Club of St. Louis, took place on Thursday, Nov. 11. The Missouri Ballroom was packed with attendees to remember those who served their country, including those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The MAC honored three incredible people at this event. Major General Cassie Strom received the Veteran of the Year Award. Sergeant Matthew Wilson received the Veteran of Achievement. Finally, in place of Dustin Row's absence, his children accepted the Lifetime Dedication Award on his behalf. Then, Major General Vice Admiral Dee L. Mewbourne, Deputy Commander, United States Transportation Command, took the podium as the guest of honor and keynote speaker. The afternoon concluded with a performance of "God Bless America" and a grateful round of applause for all veterans. F

TOP: MAJOR GENERAL CASSIE STROM ACCEPTS HER AWARD; GENERAL VICE ADMIRAL DEE L. MEWBOURNE; SERGEANT MATTHEW WILSON RECEIVES HIS AWARD. BOTTOM: JACK LARY (LEFT) POSES WITH FRIEND IN FRONT OF THE STAGE; DUSTIN ROW'S CHILDREN ACCEPT THE LIFETIME DEDICATION AWARD ON HIS BEHALF; THOMAS WILLIAMS AND RAY BUENEMAN