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Membership Spotlight

JANUARY 2022

Cherry Diamond Staff

Reciprocal Clubs Current Members of the Missouri Athletic Club, who are in good standing, have the privilege of utilizing limited facilities at the following Clubs throughout the world.

Valentine’s Ball Gather for a night of free-flowing food stations, cocktails, live music and dancing. No fundraising. No speeches.

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Founded in 1903

Member Jenny Dembiec discusses her life, time at the MAC and her company, RxCommend. Learn more on page 12.

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Boxing Night

To advertise, contact Kelsey Sims at 314-539-4459 or ksims@mac-stl.org. The Cherry Diamond Vol. 116/No. 1 (USPS: 102-560) is published monthly by the Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 231-7220. Subscription - $50 per year, subject to sales tax. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT ST. LOUIS, MO. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Cherry Diamond, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102

Board of Governors

Have a knockout time at the annual MAC Boxing Championship on Feb. 24. Tickets go on sale on Jan. 17.

Officers Angie Minges – President Aaron Pawlitz – Vice President Julie Ahrling – Second Vice President Duke Niedringhaus – Secretary Matt Gross – Treasurer Class of 2022 Julie Ahrling, Matt Gross, Angie Minges, Duke Niedringhaus, Aaron Pawlitz

Jack Buck Awards Relive the Jack Buck Sports Awards, presented by Redbird Carriers, which took place on Monday, Dec. 6.

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Publisher – Angie Minges Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Kelsey Sims General Manager – Wallace L. Smith

Class of 2023 Steven Albart, E. Tracy Beckette, Brent Beumer, Justin Fowler, Christopher Swank Class of 2024 Carter Alexander, Mark McClanahan, Cheri McLaughlin, Mark Niemeyer, Neal Perryman

ON THE COVER

2 Upcoming Events

14 Clubs within the Club

The MAC will host its Valentine’s

4 President’s Column

18 Athletics

Ball on Saturday, Feb. 12. Enjoy a

5 Foundations

21 Youth Programs

night of dinner, drinks and dancing!

5 General Manager's Column

22 Wellness

7 Financial Report

26 Around the Club

9 Membership

33 Snapshots

The Making of an CONNECT

MAC MASTERPIECE @macstlouis

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Membership Mixer

All Members are invited to bring a new, prospective Member to learn more about the Club, interact with Membership Committee and Board Members and take a tour of the Clubhouse. Appetizers, beer and wine are complimentary. 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP to Rodney Stoyer at rstoyer@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4429 or register online.

Sleight of Hand Wine Dinner

Ladies’ Lunch and Coffee

Charitable Society for Children Check Presentation DT

Hermann Trophy Awards

Find out who will be crowned soccer's next rising stars at the MAC Hermann Trophy banquet presented by World Wide Technology. 5:30 p.m. - Cocktails 6:30 p.m. - Press conference 7 p.m. - Dinner 8 p.m. - Program $75 per person

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Do you believe in magic? Attend an enchanted evening sponsored by the Wine Society featuring a magical menu and fascinating wines. Register early or POOF – the opportunity will disappear. Business attire required. 6:30 p.m. – Reception 7 p.m. – Dinner $63 per person, inclusive, Wine Society members $78 per person, inclusive, non-Wine Society

Come join fellow female Members to connect and catch up with coffee in the 1903 bar. 8:30 a.m. Email slipkowitz@mac-stl.org for reservations.

Enjoy live entertainment and dinner while the MAC Charitable Society for Children presents checks to the 2021 charities and announces the 2022 charities. Thank you to the sponsor, St. Louis Title. 6 p.m. - Cocktail reception 6:30 p.m. - Dinner and presentation $65 per person, plus Club charge

Orientation to Club Governance DT Attention all Members who are interested in serving on the MAC Board of Governors or one of the five official MAC Committees: There will be an informal presentation/discussion for any MAC Member who is considering being a candidate for the Board of Governors or interested in serving on one of the MAC’s committees. Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. This event is complimentary. 5:30 p.m.

Cornhole Tournament

Participate in the second annual Cornhole Tournament sponsored by Strait Realty. Teams of two, each team must have an MAC Member. Price includes cornhole tournament, basketball watch party, food stations, tournament prizes and Club charge. Limited to 36 teams. 11:15 a.m.- Registration 12 p.m - Tournament $60 per team

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Scotch Tasting

MAC Valentine’s Ball

Father-Son Banquet

Join the MTS for a special Scotch tasting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. MTS Members: $40 per person plus Club charge Others: $45 per person plus Club charge

Membership Mixer

MAC Speaker Series: Karl Rove

Enjoy a night of flowing food stations, drinks, live entertainment and dancing at the Valentine’s Ball. Black tie optional. 6 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Food stations open 8 p.m. – Live music and dancing $125 per person $85 per Associate

Fathers and sons are invited to enjoy a special night at the Downtown Clubhouse with special guest, Shawn Eric Williams, former Marine, current Merrill Lynch Advisor. 6 p.m. Adults (12 and up) - $36.95 plus Club charge Child (11 and under) - $19.95 plus Club charge

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Have a knockout time at the annual MAC Boxing Championship. Price includes cocktails, cigars and dinner. 6 p.m. – Cocktails and cigars 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. – Boxing Premium Seating: $250 per person plus Club charge General Seating: $150 per person plus Club charge Register online only starting Jan. 17.

The MAC welcomes author, Fox News contributor and former White House Sr. Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove to speak on politics today. This event is presented by Enterprise Bank and Trust. Price includes program, dinner and cocktails. Submit questions for Karl Rove to kmaurer@mac-stl.org before Feb. 1. 5:30 p.m. - Cocktail reception 6:30 p.m. - Dinner 7:30 p.m. - Program $95 per person for Members and their guests $75 per person for MAC Associate Members $35 per person for MBA Students

mac-stl.org 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. All events held in the Missouri Room require business attire unless otherwise specified.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT appy New Year! I can’t believe another year as passed. 2021 was a fabulous year at the MAC. Membership increased from 2,130 to 2,403. It was great to see so many Members engaging with others in our facilities both at the Downtown and West Clubhouses. We hosted many successful events that ranged from our always popular Boxing Night, our inaugural Wrestling event featuring the Million Dollar Man Ted DeBiase, which made me feel old since I remember watching him on Wrestling at the Chase, and of course our 52nd Jack Buck Sports Awards. We successfully and safely executed these events while operating with the continued challenges of the pandemic. And we also increased our financial strength which is a testament to our Members who continue to invest in the Club’s long-term success and our talented staff. It was a very blessed year for the MAC….so let’s toast to 2021’s achievements and 2022’s bright future. Like many others, I start the new year by creating a mantra. For 2022, my mantra is to “Be Present”. In today’s world, being present is a challenge. We have TV, computers, cell phones, social media, etc. and now we even have this thing called the Metaverse where you buy NFT’s. Technology has dramatically improved our lives, but we can forget that being present goes beyond updating our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter feeds. In 2022, I plan to be more engaged with my family and friends, especially at the many exciting events planned at the MAC! I also plan to “Commit to Fit” by participating in the MAC’s 60-day challenge that encourages our Members to get or stay fit in 2022. Points will be given for participation in both individual workouts and weekly workouts/challenges posted by our very own fitness instructors, Courtney and Paul. For those who are competitive, prizes will be given for the most points accumulated and highest percentage of body weight lost. All Members who complete all 60 days will receive prizes too. To kickstart the program, each member in the program will receive a free personal training or nutrition session. A 10 percent discount on all additional fitness services offered thought the MAC. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience our first-class personal training, nutrition counseling, massage therapy and metabolic testing offerings. Are YOU up for the Commit to Fit challenge with me? In 2022, the MAC has many exciting events to look forward to. In January and February, we have a few of our Member’s favorite events. Make sure to mark your calendars to these great events. F Orientation to Club Governance - Jan. 6 – Thinking about getting involved in Club leadership? Attend a special open house for all Members who want to learn about service on Club committees and the Board of Governors. F Hermann Trophy Awards - Jan. 7. – Find out who will be crowned soccer’s next rising stars at the MAC Hermann Trophy banquet. F CSC Check Presentation - Jan. 22 - Enjoy live entertainment and dinner while the MAC Charitable Society for Children presents checks to the 2021 charities and announces the 2022 charities.

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F Cornhole Tournament - Jan. 29 - MAC Members and guests will compete in the second annual Cornhole Tournament. Enjoy the tournament, prizes, a basketball watch party and food stations. F Speaker Series: Karl Rove – Feb. 11 - The MAC welcomes author, Fox News contributor and former White House Sr. Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove to speak on politics today. F Valentine’s Ball – Feb. 12 – Gather for a night of free-flowing food stations, cocktails, live music and dancing. No fundraising. No speeches. F Father-Son Banquet - Feb. 16 – Fathers and sons can enjoy a special night out featuring speaker Shawn Williams, former Marine and father of three, and Top Gun. F Boxing Night – Feb. 24 - Have a knockout time at the annual MAC boxing championship. We are excited to announce we have tentative dates regarding our capital project timing. Please make sure to read Wally’s column this month for more details on our projects. Thank you for your patience as we work to get these member enchantments completed. I look forward to enjoying the newly renovated spaces. We also have some changes within our Foundations. As you may recall, the MAC currently has two 501(c)(3) entities which are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions: The Sports Foundation and the Preservation Foundation. Due to an IRS audit which began in 2019 with an unsuccessful appeal, we are in the process of winding down the current Preservation Foundation and exploring its reorganization. So much good work has been accomplished through the Preservations Foundation, and with a reorganization, we expect that good work to continue. If you have questions regarding our foundations, please direct them to myself, our General Manager Wally Smith, the Preservation Foundation President Dean Eggerding or Director of Advancement Larry Absheer at 314-604-3890. MEMBER HIGHLIGHT: This month, I’d like to pay tribute to Annie and Greg Beekman who work tirelessly each year alongside Jim Wilson, the MAC’s Director of Communication to host the Hermann Trophy Awards, a hallmark event for the Club. This year will mark their 10th year serving as co-Chairs of the event. They took the reins from Steve Krause, who created a strong foundation, and have continued to grow the awards presentation in national prominence, attracting many prominent featured speakers from the world of soccer including Mia Hamm, Carli Lloyd and this year, Crystal Dunn. Greg is also the president of the Sports Foundation. Thank you, Annie and Greg, for your dedication to the MAC and this event. The MAC is a better place because of you! If you see me around the Club, make sure you stop me and introduce yourself. I’m excited for the future of the Missouri Athletic Club and proud to tell everyone I am a Member of this premier Club. Wishing you health, wealth and happiness in the year ahead!

Angie Minges, President Missouri Athletic Club

MAC FOUNDATIONS CORNER | Leaving a Legacy

It’s a New Year! And Time for a New Beginning! The MAC is moving forward and our Members are the reason. Your financial support goes a long way in helping the MAC serve its Members and maintain its prestigious status as a Platinum Club of America. Our future depends on YOU and we sincerely appreciate your support.

To discuss giving opportunities or for estate planning assistance, contact: Larry Absheer Director of Advancement 314-604-3890 labsheer@mac-stl.org

We appreciate your generosity …

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LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER appy New Year! As you know, the New Year marks a time of new beginnings, and this is especially true for the Club. We’ve got some awesome changes coming this year, and we’re excited to share these with you. First of all, if you’ve been in either Clubhouse recently, you may have seen the renderings for the Jack Buck Grille renovation that will begin Jan. 3! The Grille will be getting a total facelift with a refreshed design to mirror the Downtown Clubhouse lobby and the feel of our 1903 bar West. There will also be a new HVAC smoke system above the bar, kitchen upgrades, bar upgrades, new TVs and much more! We hope to have this project completed by Opening Day this spring if all goes according to plan. Until then, we’ll move all food and beverage operations to the Sportsman’s Club on the fourth floor so don’t be a stranger and come on down as we’re open and ready for some fun. Other exciting projects coming down the pipeline include the remodel of the 1903 dining room at West, which will come on the heels of the Jack Buck Grille renovations. When complete, the dining room and 1903 bar will coordinate and complement each other as our plan is to create the coolest dining room and experience in West County for our Members. The other project at West consists of covering our 1903 patio. The engineering on this project has been a challenge, but I think we have it all figured out so expect to see this one underway early this spring. A special thank you goes out to all of our Members who contribute to our monthly All-Star Program. These monthly, tax-deductible contributions from our Members average $35 per participant and generate approximately $9,000 per month. Most of those funds generated have recently gone into our Preservation Foundation. Due to a recent IRS ruling, unfortunately, we will be winding down our Preservation Foundation as it exists and hopefully establishing a new Foundation with a clearer mission and guidelines. So much good work has been accomplished through the Preservation Foundation since it was founded in 2006, and with the reestablishment of a new foundation, we expect that good work to continue. As this conversion takes place, we will be shifting those All-Star funds to our Sports Foundation where most of our charitable focus lives (Charitable Society for Children) along with the mission of promoting excellence in amateur sports like our Hermann Trophy awards. The Sports Foundation has done a lot for the community over

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the past few years, mostly through the Charitable Society for Children, which has donated in excess of $300,000 to various children’s charities. So awesome. The Sports Foundation plans to continue with a lot of the impactful work it is already doing along with other new civic engagement projects. One such project is the work the Club is already doing at the Youth & Family Center. The Youth & Family Center, our neighbor downtown, works to help local youth, seniors and families achieve their full potential, bringing the community together through fellowship and promoting a healthy lifestyle — values that the MAC shares. The MAC has partnered with the Center on several occasions, including providing gift baskets for families on holidays. Last month, several past and present Board Members joined with the center for an event called Snacks with Santa. With the assistance of the Sports Foundation, the Club will continue to work to assist their organization with various projects. One big ask is assistance in getting their basketball court replaced for the kids, which we are currently working on. We are so excited to strengthen our partnership with this inspiring organization, and we encourage everyone to lend support. If you’d like to become a member of the All-Star Program and help with a small monthly donation, please contact Larry Absheer at 314-604-3890 to learn how you can help. Heading into the new year, our Membership numbers continue to climb! As we march on toward our cap of 2,500 Members, we are increasing the initiation fee to $2,500. If you have any friends or family members who are interested in joining the Club, make sure they send their paperwork to Membership by Jan. 10 to get in prior to the increase taking effect (see page 10 for more details). The Club is in terrific shape as we enter the New Year! Let me end with a huge shoutout and thanks to everyone for your support of our employee holiday fund. Our employees all enjoyed a merrier Christmas due to your generosity so thank you, thank you, thank you on behalf of all of our great staff! Happy New Year! F See you at the Club!

Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club

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FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT he first quarter of the Club’s fiscal year ended Nov. 30, 2021, and is off to a great start. Year-to-date the Club has experienced strong performance in the following areas: F Member headcount reached 2,383 which was 45 better than budget and 209 ahead of last November (see graph)

F Dues revenue was $2,150,000 which was $28,000 ahead of plan F Overnight Rooms revenue came in nearly $50,000 over budget at $315,000, with an average rate of $104 F Profit for the Rooms department topped $144,000, beating budget by $58,000 and last year by $177,000 F West Pro Shop revenue continues to set records, coming in at $148,000 for the quarter compared to a budget of $133,000 and last year of $146,000

Phase One of the wireless networking project is underway at the West Clubhouse! ENT technicians are busy installing fiber optic cable throughout the building to facilitate more reliable and faster internet speeds. Once the cabling phase is complete, work on Phase 2 will begin. Several wireless access points will be replaced with new dual-band, 802.11ac Wave 2 access points designed to support high-speed, high-density networks, utilizing Wave 2 technology to reach an impressive 2+ Gbps aggregate throughput rate. We appreciate your patience during Phase 2 as you may experience short temporary interruptions to the wi-fi and 8 F CHERRY DIAMOND

Other benchmarks include: F Operating revenue totaled nearly $3,000,000, which was $1,300,000 better than last year F Net Operating Cash Flow (net income before depreciation) for the quarter totaled $556,000, which was $8,000 less than budget, but $471,000 ahead of last year F The line of credit balance was zero F The Club’s long-term bank debt was $5,997,000 While operating revenues have fluctuated from month to month, management has become adept at reacting quickly to adjust staffing levels and expenses. And with the positive membership recruitment activity throughout the fall, the Club will continue to post strong dues revenue and initiation fees in the coming months. Speaking of initiation fees, don’t forget, the initiation fee increase goes into effect soon, so if you’ve been thinking about introducing a friend or colleague to the Club, now is the time! If you have any questions regarding the Club’s finances, please contact the Club’s Chief Financial Officer, Pam Roth, at 314-539-4400 or proth@mac-stl.org.

Pam Roth, Chief Financial Officer Missouri Athletic Club

internet services at the West Clubhouse while we reconfigure the network and install the new access points. Stay tuned for updates on exciting technology upgrades! Rick Garrett, Directory of Technology

MAC MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME New Members from

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Garner Jr., Robert and Garner, Ann Gillespie, John of Gillespie & Power, Inc. and Gillespie, Rebecca Goldenstein, Emily of CliftonLarsonAllen and Dannegger, Trevor of Minor League Baseball Haegele Jr., Mark of USI Insurance Services, INC and Haegele, Heather of Mercy Hankinson, Jared of USI Insurance Services, INC Harris, Mary of State of Missouri Jose, Rick of Great Southern Bank

Akers, Edward of DRW Holdings LLC and Akers, Kathleen of Epsilon Economics

Piskulich, Andrew of RPA Construction Services

Aliperti, Louis of Urology of St. Louis and Aliperti, Anne Marie

Schmoll, Richard of Thrivent Financial and Schmoll, Julia

Aliperti, Giuseppe of Midwest Therapeutic Endoscopy Cons and Aliperti, Deborah

Shaw, Adam of Creation Agency and VanHorn, Sadie of Washington University

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Caldwell, Isaiah of Abstrakt Marketing Group and Caldwell, Amanda of Grandview School District Ceretti, Matthew of Tegethoff Homes and Carpentry and Temples-Steinbecker, Wendy of Temple & Hentz Chaney, Stuart of AT&T and Chaney, Sandra Curtis, Edward of Real Energy and Fennoy, Najah of Fashion Paint Boutique Dalebout, Jerry of Vanderbilt Homes and Dalebout, Lisa of Amazon Web Services Daus, Brian of World Wide Technology and Daus, Melissa

Get a Taste of MAC Membership Thursday, Jan. 6 F West Clubhouse F Register online.

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INITIATION FEE

INCREASE JAN. 10

From our newly updated fitness spaces and health and wellness offerings to the bar and dining space renovations, the MAC has never been healthier and more vibrant! “We have been seeing a record-setting number of new Members joining the Missouri Athletic Club in recent months,” said Rodney Stoyer, Director of Membership. “Word has certainly gotten out that the Missouri Athletic Club is the place to be.” Members, if you have friends or family members who are interested in joining the Club, the time is now! The best reason to join now is that the Club is raising the initiation fee in January to $2,500 for Jr. Resident and Resident Members, and $1,250 for Associate Members. Membership applications submitted by Jan. 10, 2022, will still pay the current $1,500 initiation fee. “The value, camaraderie and great employees of the MAC continues to resonate with new Members. Our theme of membership is to seek exceptional human beings to be in the room,” said Duke Niedringhaus, chairman of the Membership Committee. “Watching new Members experiencing the MAC camaraderie at the Jack Buck Grille or social events confirms our theme is working to drive growth.” Contact Becky Gan to learn more at 314-539-4486 or bgan@mac-stl.org. F

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PA ST P R E S I D E N TS’ D I N N E R

The MAC’s Past Presidents gathered in the Downtown Clubhouse Art Lounge on Tuesday, Nov. 30, for the annual Past Presidents’ Dinner. The night began with cocktails at 6 p.m., which was followed by dinner at 7 p.m. During the course of the evening, MAC’s leaders had the chance to catch up to celebrate another year.

Learn What It Takes to Be

A C LUB L EAD E R Thursday, Jan. 6 | 5:30 p.m. | Downtown Clubhouse Members who would like to learn what it takes to be a Club leader are invited to gather in the Missouri Room at the Downtown Clubhouse for Orientation to Club Governance. The special open house will give Members an opportunity to mingle with past and present leaders and learn about service on any of the Club’s five official committees and the Board of Governors. The event will include light refreshments as well as hors d’oeuvres for attendees. F

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Jenny Dembiec CD: Tell the MAC about yourself. JD: I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, moved to Pennsylvania, then college brought me to St. Louis. After graduation, I moved to California but then found myself back in St. Louis for my final move. My husband, Scott, and I have planted our roots here and are raising our two boys, Hayden (10) and Levi (8). We love St. Louis and are here to stay. CD: What activities are you involved in at the Club? JD: I have really enjoyed being active and involved at the MAC. I am active in the Women’s Initiative Group, Women’s Business Owner Roundtable and the Women’s Tennis League. I also love regularly attending yoga, HIIT, TRX, Tone Time, and tennis classes. CD: What are your three favorite Club events and why? JD: Women of Distinction Luncheon: I am in awe of the amazing women that are recognized at this event. I feel privileged to hear them speak and learn so much from their stories and successes. Ladies Squash Social: This event combines three things I love: activity, fellowship and fun. Getting together with other MAC women to play squash and sip on some Prosecco at the conclusion is an amazing combination. Christmas with Santa: the joy of the season is captured in this event. The MAC transforms into such a magical place with fun activities and great food. It is the perfect event for the holidays, and we look forward to it each and every year. CD: Tell us some of your favorite memories at the Club. JD: I have so many wonderful memories at the MAC, many of which include my children. Watching both my sons, Hayden and Levi, learn and then fall in love with tennis and squash at the MAC has become one of my favorite memories. Seeing the joy and drive in their eyes for tennis and squash gives this mom a happy heart. Also, getting to know many of the women at the MAC through exercise classes and events and becoming wonderful friends has been priceless. Also, enjoying the pool with friends on those hot summer

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days will be memories my family and I will always remember. CD: How long have you been a Member of the Club? JD: We joined the MAC in June of 2017. CD: Why did you join the MAC? JD: We had many friends that were members, and it was the perfect place to be active, social, and involved. The MAC has offered us a place to learn new things, meet new people, deepen our friendships, and improve ourselves. CD: Tell us a bit about the history of RxCOMMEND and what your company does? JD: I started RxCOMMEND in 2019. I had become very ill with several autoimmune diseases which left me very fatigued and with near-debilitating muscle soreness. I was unable to work out or exhaust myself for almost a year. I wanted to get back to the active person that I had always been, and I started to search for a solution. I started researching CBD and engrained myself in the industry. I spent almost a year before my company launched talking with hemp growers, CBD manufacturers, and reading every medical article and published journal on CBD. After testing, adjusting, reformulating, testing again, and perfecting our products, RxCOMMEND made its official debut at the 2019 MAC Sip and Shop. CD: Why do you believe RxCOMMEND is helpful for Members? JD: RxCOMMEND provides the highest-quality CBD products and a source that Members can trust. This is critical in an unregulated industry. Members have access to the purest CBD products that are made from organically-grown USA Industrial-Registered Hemp and manufactured in our FDA-registered, certified-GMP and ISO9001 facilities. CD: What makes you passionate about your company? JD: I know my purpose in life is to help people. RxCOMMEND gives me an opportunity to help people feel and live better. I have never been healthier or happier, and I want to give that to others. CD: Tell us about your life outside of the Club and RxCOMMEND. JD: I play bass guitar and write lyrics. My passion for music did not translate into a singing voice. I may have the worst singing voice on the planet, but at least I can keep a good beat with my bass. I am involved and volunteer at my sons’ school and try to hang out with them as much as they will allow. CD: Is there anything else that you’d like to share with the Club that we haven’t asked? JD: I would like to add that the MAC has an amazing staff. From the fitness instructors to the tennis and squash instructors, to the wait staff, to the housekeeping staff, and the leaders and administrators, I enjoy seeing and interacting with all of them. F

GET THE CLUB EXPERIENCE on the Go

The MAC now has about 100 national and international Clubs for Members to access! Reciprocal Clubs can be utilized by any current Member in good standing, dependents must be accompanied by the primary Members. To find the list of the MAC’s reciprocal clubs, simply log into the Member side of the website and navigate to Membership > Reciprocal Clubs to find their full contact information. Once there, Members can contact any club to check on availability and make reservations directly. Depending on the services they offer, MAC Members may be able to utilize hotel rooms, banquet and meeting spaces, athletics and, of course, dining. When a reservation is made, Members will need to contact Becky Gan in the Membership Department so that she can send a formal Letter of Introduction on your behalf. These letters can only be sent 30 days in advance and must arrive prior to arrival at the club of choice. Please allow at least two business days whenever possible. All payment for lodging and services will be paid in person and cannot be charged back to the MAC Member account. Check out some of the new Reciprocal Clubs the Club just added. Each Club has their own special attributes. Take a look at what other Members have to say about the MAC’s reciprocal Clubs.

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How else could I visit a new city and hang out at a venue where I am guaranteed to come in contact with captains of industry, community leaders, and political insiders.” - Eric Kendall Banks, Banks Law LLC I believe the reciprocal clubs that we have access to add a significant level of value to the MAC/Club experience. Knowing that you have reciprocal clubs in many locations nationally, as well as internationally, to leverage when traveling is a great feeling.” - Christopher Borders, Stifel Ready to take a trip to one of the MAC’s outstanding reciprocal clubs? Check out the website today! F

L-R: THE 1836 CLUB MAIN BAR IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; CITY UNIVERSITY CLUB IN LONDON; HARBOUR CLUB TERRACE IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. JANUARY 2022 F 13

CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB C H A R I TA B L E S O C I E T Y F O R C H I L D R E N

Check Presentation Saturday, Jan. 22 F Downtown Clubhouse Enjoy live entertainment and dinner while the CSC presents checks to the 2021 charities and announces the 2022 charities. Thank you to the sponsor St. Louis Title. 6 p.m. F Cocktail reception 6:30 p.m. F Dinner and presentation $65 per person plus Club charge Register online or call 314-539-4470. F

Mark Twain Society and the Sports Foundation Present

2022 MAC CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Sponsored by Strait Realty Saturday, Jan. 29 F Downtown Clubhouse 11:15 a.m.- Registration F 12 p.m - Tournament Teams of two, each team must have an MAC Member. Price includes cornhole tournament, basketball watch party, food stations, tournament prizes and Club charge. Limited to 36 teams. $60 per team Register online or call 314-539-4470 to attend.F

MAKING “SPIRITS” BRIGHT

On Wednesday, Dec. 15, Members gathered at the Downtown Clubhouse for this event. The menu that evening featured a Rotari Brut Champagne during the hors d’oeuvres course, a Cantina Terlano Pinot Bianco during the first course, a split of Austin Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles and Tolaini Al Passo Toscana for the entrée and Cascina Pian d’Or ‘Serena’ Sweet Red for dessert.

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MAC’s Associates Host Their Spirit of Giving Holiday Party

TOP: GABBY AND SAMI HANTAK; PAIGE HOFFMANN AND ALEXANDER EBEL. BOTTOM: CHRISTINA AND STEVE CAMASTA; JESSICA AND ALEX MAURER

The MAC’s Associates gathered in the Downtown Clubhouse Art Lounge to enjoy cocktails and camaraderie! Members had the opportunity to show off theirClub and bring guests along to join in the fun! Attendees were treated to a silent auction, wine pull and raffle. Proceeds supported the MAC Sports Foundation benefitting the 2021 MAC Charitable Society for Children’s charities.F

CWC MEETINGS The MAC offers a variety of Clubs Within the Club to bring together Members with common interests. Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown Book Club Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West Military History Club Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Toastmasters First and third Wednesdays of the month, 5:30 p.m., West For more information, visit mac-stl.org or call DT: 314-539-4470 WE: 314-539-4490

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Save the Date!

BOXING NIGHT T H U R S D A Y, F E B . 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 F D O W N T O W N C L U B H O U S E Presented by Midwest Regional Bank Registration opens Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. online. The MAC Boxing Championship is always a sellout event where many Members bring friends and clients to enjoy a night of boxing, food, drinks and MAC camaraderie. Join in the excitement and be a part of this memorable event by becoming a sponsor and supporting the MAC Sports Foundation. 6 p.m. - Cocktails and Cigars 7 p.m. - Dinner 8 p.m. - Boxing $250 per person plus Club charge for Premium Seating $150 per person plus Club charge for General Seating JANUARY 2022 F 17 For more information about becoming a sponsor, email Jim Wilson at jwilson@mac-stl.org

M A C AT H L E T I C S

mac raquet sports Come ready to play! It is time to get back into the swing and get out on the courts. Make New Year’s Resolution to try a new sport! The MAC offers tennis, pickleball, racquetball and squash!

Adult and junior tennis – Contact Kim Steinmetz, 314-539-4413, ksteinmetz@mac-stl.org Pickleball – Contact Dave Fuhrig, dfuhrig@mac-stl.org Racquetball – Contact Dave Fuhrig, dfuhrig@mac-stl.org Squash – Contact Alex Ingham, 314-539-4484, aingham@mac-stl.org

Adult Tennis

USTA Adult Leagues F USTA teams compete each week between September and April. The home teams are W3.0, 3.5 & 4.0 and M3.0, M3.5 M4.0 & M4.5. Contact Kim Steinmetz, 314-539-4413, for information on how to join a team.

January - May 2022 Improvers Clinic F Session 3: Jan. 3-Feb. 28 F Session 4: March 7-May 2 F Monday, 9-10 a.m. F $162 per session F $25 per time Men’s and Women’s Drill F Tennis workout for intermediate players. F Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m. F $22 per time Men’s 3.0 Practice F Tennis doubles drills, point situations, and strategy F Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. F $22 per time Ladies Interclub Practice F Session 3: Jan. 4-Feb. 28 F $240 per session F Session 4: March 1-24 F $30 per day F Session 5: March 29-May 19 F $240 per session F Half spot (any four weeks during Sessions 3 and 5): $140 Women’s 2.5 Level – Wednesday, 9:30-11 a.m. Women’s 3.0 Level – Thursday, 9:30-11 a.m. Women’s 3.5 Level – Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Women's Gold Level – Wednesday, 9:30-11 a.m.

Cardio Tennis F Emphasize aerobic drills to improve tennis skills and provide a good workout F Monday, 7-8 p.m. F Wednesday, 1-2 p.m. F Friday, 10-11 a.m. F $20 per time Singles Clinic F Tennis pro, Dave Fuhrig coaches the strategies of playing singles. F Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m. F $24 per time Match Maker (All levels) F Contact Scott Stutz at 314-539-4411, to help you find a friendly, competitive game.

Silver Men’s 55+ Tennis F Tennis pro, Patrick McNally heads up this group of mostly retirees who know that there is always something new to be learned. F Monday (Practice) F 2-3:30 p.m., $25 per time F Thursday (Matches) F 1-2:30 p.m., $10 per time F Register online or contact Patrick McNally, 314-539-4464.

Junior Tennis

(All Levels) Days and times posted online.

Accomplishments Junior Players F Emerey Gross won a Gold Ball (1st Place) in doubles at the National Indoors in Toledo, Ohio last week. Gold balls are only handed out five times a year! F Emily Kantrovitz was named the St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro Girls Tennis Player of the Year. F Ainsley Heidbreder - Washington University tennis team has a national doubles ranking of 22 for D3 programs. Adult Players F Liz Chiapelas, Jess Freidman and Ann Shulte moved up from a USTA 4.0 to 4.5 rating. F Mary Moore and Martille Elias moved up from a USTA 3.0 to 3.5 rating. F Ali Javaheri moved up from a 3.5 to 4.0 USTA rating.

Squash Turkey Burner Recap

From Alex Ingham In the singles category, Henry Byrne edges past Tillman Bartelsmeyer 15-14, 15-13. Format was group stages one game to 15 points, and the final best of three games. Byrne started on -10, and surprise finalist, Bartelsmeyer, stood at +1. Game one was going to the wire at 14-14. Bartelsmeyer served out to gift during the game. The second game was point-for-point this time with Byrne coming back from 13-11 down to clinch the game 15-13. During doubles, the format was group stages one game to 12 and the final best of three games. All the group games went the full distance with just a point separating the winners. In the final Chris Connell and Pat Dolan (-9) played James Merenda and Dan Tlapek (0). Each game followed suit, going the full distance with the road runners Merenda/Tlapek pulling through 12 to 10 and 11 to 9. Next up is the Handicap Doubles Winter Classic in January, where A/B players are randomly drawn with a C/D player to form a team and handicapped. Happy holidays!

Racquetball Open Play The MAC offers adult and junior racquetball programs lead by pro Dave Fuhrig. At this point, the MAC is only hosting racquetball open play. Book a court by navigating to Athletics > Racquetball > Book a Court on the MAC website.

Racquetball Club Champions The MAC’s fall racquetball season came to a close at the end of last month and three champions from each of the leagues were crowned. F Hal Rutherford - A Division Champion F John Higdon - B Division Champion F Tony Randazzo - C Division Champion Interested in playing in future leagues? Contact Racquetball Pro Dave Fuhrig at dfurhig@mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4444.

BU15 MARK GAERTNER JNR BEAT GROVER GOFFSTEIN L-R, HENRY BYRNE, MARK, GROVER, ALEX; ST LOUIS JUNIOR BRONZE BU11 CHAMPION BOBBY SCHEIBER , FINALIST LEVI DEMBIEC & HENRY BYRNE

JOHN HIGDON, HAL RUTHERFORD AND TONY RANDAZZO.

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M A C AT H L E T I C S

Sizzling Swoosh The 2021 Fall Open Basketball League at the Downtown Clubhouse concluded on Tuesday, Nov. 23. A total of 10 teams competed in the league. The winner of the league was the team captained by Michael Simon (Team Simon). In the championship game, Team Simon beat the team captained by Dennis Evans 61-41. They entered the playoffs as the number one overall seed with a record of 7-1 and finished with a 9-1 overall record on their way to the championship. Mike Crawford (Team Schwartz) led the entire league in scoring with an average of 33.5 points per game (PPG). Andrew Trautman (Team Weckbach) finished second with 24.5 PPG, Jamie Hudson (Team Halliday) finished third with 22.4 PPG and for fourth place, Ben Kratz (Team Whitehill) and Larry Drury (Team Niemeyer) tied with 22.3 PPG to round out the top five scorers in the league.

The 2021 Fall Over 40 Basketball League at the Downtown Clubhouse concluded on Wednesday, Nov. 17. A total of seven teams competed in the league this fall. The winner of the league was the team captained by Carter Alexander (Team Alexander). In the championship game, Team Alexander beat the team captained by Dan Meckes 48-44. They entered the playoffs as the number one overall seed with a record of 5-1 and finished with a 7-1 overall record on their way to the championship. Al Meitl (Team Boles) led the entire league in scoring with an average of 20.2 points per game (PPG). Tim Van Rhein (Team Alexander) finished second with 19.4 PPG, T.C. Slater (Team Meckes) finished third with 17.0 PPG, Tim Slater (Team Rodgers) finished fourth with 16.5 PPG and for fifth place, Brian Albert and Leonard Adewumni (both Team Niedringhaus) tied with 15.0 PPG to round out the top five scorers in the league. F

LEFT: 2021 FALL OPEN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS-SEAN LARSON, NICK BUBIK, MATT KOURI, CAPT. MICHAEL SIMON, ROSS KNUTSON AND TOM MARTIN. NOT PICTURED ALEX ARAIZA. RIGHT: OVER 40 BASKETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS - AARON PAWLITZ, DOMINIC KUJAWA, JARID KING, TIM VAN RHEIN, MICHAEL HACKETT AND CAPT. CARTER ALEXANDER. NOT PICTURED ROBERT CONNORS AND DAN MORIARITY.

Please contact Scott Mattingly smattingly@mac-stl.org if you would like to be a sub for the winter leagues or if you would like to be added to the pickup basketball game email list.

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During Camp MAC at the West Clubhouse, children in grades K-6 will enjoy fun-filled days of tennis and squash lessons, pool time, games, arts, crafts and fun Friday activities. F May 31- Aug. 19 F Runs weekly F Full and half days options available F Kindergarten to sixth grade F Open to Members and guests F Earlybird registration will open for Members choosing full-day options from Feb. 1-March 28. F Register on the Youth Programs page.

During Preschool Summer Camp, children will enjoy games, sports, water play, stories and movies. All children must be potty trained. F May 31- Aug. 19 F Runs every other week F Half-day options only F Ages 3-5 F Members only F Earlybird registration from Feb. 1-March 28 F Register on the Youth Programs page. Specialty Camps and Adventure camp info will be updated on the MAC site as it’s available.

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MAC WELLNESS

COM MIT T O FI T Jan. 10-March 10 Price $125 Start the year with a new fitness routine. This 60-day challenge encourages people to get or stay fit in 2022. Each Member in the program will receive one free personal training or nutrition session. Also, they will get a 10 percent discount on all additional fitness services such as personal training, nutrition counseling, massage therapy and metabolic testing. Ten points will be awarded for each workout logged, but one workout will count per day. They will receive a 10-point bonus for completing the weekly fitness challenge/workout given by Courtney Hutt or Paul Helfrich. Prizes will be given for the most points accumulated and the highest percentage of body weight lost. All who complete all 60 days of exercise, not missing a single day, will receive prizes as well. Email Courtney Hutt at chutt@mac-stl.org or Paul Helfrich at phelfrich@mac-stl.org to register. F

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MAC MASSAGE The MAC has licensed Massage Therapists at both Clubhouses to take care of all your massage needs. To schedule an appointment, contact: Athletic Desk Downtown: 314-539-4482 Fitness Desk West: 314-539-4433

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Join Megan Mahley for her Power Flow Yoga Class, which takes place on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. on the 11th floor. For a less intense class, Gentle Yoga, taking place on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. on the seventh floor, focuses on moving towards optimal balance and alignment. Her Full Body Flow class takes place on the 11th floor on Thursdays at 6:30 a.m. To register for Power Flow Yoga or Full Body Flow Yoga, navigate to Fitness & Wellness > Classes > Downtown Fitness Class Registration Calendar and click the class you wish to attend. F

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Physical Therapy Can Help F Strengthen core muscles F Decrease joint strain F Increase flexibility and range of motion F Improve coordination and body mechanics F Understand and manage pain F Return to the activities you enjoy Next Steps Schedule a visit with the MAC’s resident SSM physical therapist, Jay Zaber. Please call 314-8223205 or stop by the clinic for assistance scheduling. The clinic can be found in the West Clubhouse near the Youth Activity JAY ZABER Room. At the time of scheduling, Members will receive an email of the paperwork to complete prior to your appointment. Often, treatment will begin during the first appointment, which will be 45-60 minutes. Staff will review Members' plan benefits received from their insurance company. Additionally, they bill the insurance company on Members' behalf and work to collect the amount owed. This would include the deductible, coinsurance, co-pay or any service not covered by the insurance plan. Contact the insurance company before the first appointment to confirm therapy services. F

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MAC WELLNESS

Trainer Spotlight: SUSAN TRAMELLI Personal Trainer and Group X Fitness Coordinator and Instructor Susan has been at the MAC for 15 years. She is a firm believer in fitness and wellness and has certifications in personal training, women’s fitness specialist and spinning. Tramelli loves to teach spinning, step class, abs and arms and personal training. When she is not coordinating all our group exercise schedules, she loves to play golf and have fun with Members and friends away from the Club. She is a mother of three adult children, has never tasted a bad bottle of wine and loves to travel. “I love being part of the Missouri Athletic Club and I’m so fortunate to wear a few different hats, from Fitness to Membership Sales. It has been a great journey with the members who I consider my second family.” Register for one of her classes online via the West Fitness Class Registration Calendar or contact her at stramelli@mac-stl.org for personal training.

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AROUND THE CLUB

DUNN TO HEADLINE HERMANN TROPHY BANQUET The USWNT Star and Former Award Winner Crystal Dunn Returns to MAC presented by 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 have been invited to the MAC. A press conference announcing the winners will take place to kick off the event. The press conference will be streamed at machermanntrophy.org on Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m.F

WOMEN’S FINALISTS Mikayla Colohan - Brigham Young, senior midfielder Jaelin Howell - Florida State, senior midfielder Kelsey Turnbow - Santa Clara, senior forward MEN’S FINALISTS Oskar Ågren - Clemson, senior defender Dante Polvara - Georgetown, junior midfielder Dylan Teves - University of Washington, senior forward 26 F CHERRY DIAMOND

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Father-Son Banquet Wednesday, Feb. 16 Downtown Clubhouse Fathers and sons are invited to enjoy a special night at the Downtown Clubhouse with special guest, Shawn Eric Williams, former Marine, current Merrill Lynch Advisor. He and his wife, Megan, have three boys: Jack, Jameson and Samuel. 6 p.m. F Reception (Signature/Credit Card Bar) 6:30 p.m. F Dinner 7:15 p.m. F Program Adult (12 and up): $36.95 plus Club charge Child (11 and under): $19.95 plus Club charge

Thank You! Thank you to our generous Members who contributed to the Employee Holiday Fund and the Governors who served at the employee holiday lunches in November and December. The MAC staff appreciates your selfless giving.

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JACK BUCK SPORTS AWARDS

MAC SPORTS EVENT

GARRY UNGER, ALEX FENDLER AND DAVID BACKES. FENDLER WAS THE INAUGURAL RECIPIENT OF THE JIM RYAN TROPHY

Celebrating St. Louis Sports

The 52nd Annual Jack Buck Sports Awards presented by Redbird Carriers A sold-out crowd filled the Missouri Room for one of the most popular traditional Club events. The 52nd annual Jack Buck Awards presented by Redbird Carriers celebrated the accomplishments of the best in St. Louis sports. For more than a half-century, an impressive list of Hall of Famers, All-Stars and coaching greats have been honored at this banquet, and this year was no exception. Recently inducted Pro Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce received the Stan “the Man” Award in recognition of his on-field contributions as well as the positive impact he continues to make in the St. Louis community through his Foundation. Bruce said that when he is asked what team he played for, he is sure to say the ST. LOUIS Rams. Earlier this year, our community lost one of its great sports icons with the passing of Bobby Plager. In 2019, Plager received the Legends Award at the Buck Awards. This year, the award was renamed the Bob Plager Legends Award. Fittingly the first recipients of the award were two former St. Louis Blues captains, Garry Unger and David Backes. Each reflected on the impact Bob Plager had on their careers and how he instilled in them pride in playing for the Blues. The event featured the debut of a new award. The Jim

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Ryan Trophy, named in honor of the long-time MAC Member and Minnesota Golden Gopher, is awarded to a top youth hockey player in the St. Louis area. The inaugural winner of the award was Alex Fendler from Vianney High School. World Wide Technology Raceway owner Curtis Francois received the Jack Buck Award. Earlier this year his landed a coveted NASCAR Cup Series race for St. Louis. Olympic legend Jackie Joyner Kersee presented the award and praised Francois for his community engagement efforts in the Metro East. Paul Goldschmidt received the Sports Personality of the Year Award. Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith presented the award and said that Goldy was the perfect fit for the Cardinals. Saint Louis University soccer Coach Kevin Kalish received the Carl O. Bauer award for returning the program to national prominence. Tom Ackerman once again did a masterful job as the master of ceremonies and delivered an entertaining opening monologue highlighted by some jabs at St. Louis sports fans’ favorite villain Stan Kroenke. The event was not only enjoyed by an enthusiastic crowd at the MAC, but also enjoyed by a listening audience from across the country on KMOX Radio. F

Awardees

2021

ISAAC BRUCE Stan “the Man” Award

GARRY UNGER Bob Plager Legends Award

DAVID BACKES Bob Plager Legends Award

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CURTIS FRANCOIS Jack Buck Award

KEVIN KALISH Carl O. Bauer Award

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Holidays

AT THE M AC

MAC Apollos Sing in the Holiday Season Holly, Jolly Holiday Breakfast

The MAC Apollos kicked off the season with jolly ol’ St. Nick and caroling with friends. Friends and co-workers gathered for a special after-work cocktail. Beginning at 5 p.m., Members began trickling into the Jack Buck Grille for a pre-event drink and cigar with the Apollos. After a bit of mingling, members of the Apollos slowly made their way toward Apollos Director Marc Strathman and the piano strategically placed in between the Grille and Rendezvous Room. They broke into favorite carols such as “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night” while Members came to watch. The night was made even more special when Santa made an appearance and joined in on the merriment. F

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Each year, the annual Breakfast with Santa provides holiday joy for the whole family. This year was no exception as children and parents visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 11 and 18 for the annual Breakfast with Santa Event. Both dates, the Missouri Room was packed for Breakfast with Santa as children lined up for their photos and enjoyed a full and delicious breakfast buffet while hearing the Apollos sing carols. The train display was running each morning and filled guests with spirit at each turn.

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Karl Rove

Presented by Enterprise Bank and Trust Friday, Feb. 11 F Downtown Clubhouse The MAC welcomes author, Fox News contributor and former White House Sr. Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove to speak on politics today. Price includes program, dinner and cocktails. Submit questions for Karl Rove to kmaurer@mac-stl.org before Feb. 1. 5:30 p.m. F Cocktail Reception 6:30 p.m. F Dinner 7:30 p.m. F Program $95 per person for Members and their guests $75 per person for MAC Associate Members $35 per person for MBA Students Register online or call 314-539-4470 to attend. F

Art Society November Meeting On Nov. 9, the Art Society hosted its first guest speaker, Washington, Miss., artist Bryan Haynes, for a reception and presentation in the art lounge. Music by guitarist Kirk Hanser welcomed Members and guests as they enjoyed cocktails and appetizers. They had the chance to view paintings by the artist before being transported through an illustrative and nostalgic history of the St. Louis region. Haynes started his career as a commercial illustrator working in a theatrical Art Deco style and quickly became sought-after for his carefully-calculated yet narrative compositions celebrating midwestern people and places – a style he calls New Regionalism. A wildly talented and accomplished, yet humble man, he shared stories and slides of the works spanning his career and magnificent murals he has contributed to the art scene. The Club is lucky to have in their art collection a fine emblematic illustration by Haynes of the MAC spirit. Come see it proudly hanging in the art lounge! Join the more than 80 Members of the Art Society to support programming like this and learn about the Club’s art collection and local arts community. The next event is on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. in the art lounge. Contact Kara Kelpe for more details, or register for the event online, kkelpe@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4408. F

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS

for the

2022 Board of Governors The Nominating Sub-Committee is currently seeking qualified candidates to run for the 2022 Board of Governors. Don’t miss this rewarding chance to give back to your Club. Not only is it a way to give back, but the experience is extremely rewarding. You will: F Bring value-add to the MAC through your leadership F Board Leadership helps drive the direction of the Club through Strategic Planning F Work with other Board of Governors to manage the property, affairs, and business of the Club F Work closely with staff to continue to enhance the Members’ experience F Represent the Members and their interests F Develop a deep camaraderie with other Members as you continue the legacy of the MAC through your leadership. F Have fun! If you are interested in running, contact any of the following members of the Nominating Sub-Committee: Chairman PP Kevin Cantwell, Vice-Chairman PP Dan Lett, PP Gary Wideman, PP Mike Hackett, PG Judith Hanses, Bill Swoboda, PG Mark Brandom, PP Brent Kaniecki, PG Chris Michalak, PG Greg Beekman, Jenna Oesch and Leonard Adewunmi. If you have questions about what Board service is all about, feel free to contact any current Governor or Past Governor. They are more than happy to answer questions and share experiences. Your letter of intent is due on or before March 1, 2022.

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5 1 Finn Terrill received his first haircut in the Downtown Clubhouse’s Barbershop with his dad, Ben Terrill by his side.. 2 Member Mike Ross celebrated his 80th birthday at

the Downtown Clubhouse. To thank him for all of his contributions to the Club and its foundations, the MAC gifted him a scaled-down version of his favorite Club paining called Taxi Please. 3 The Women Business Owners Roundtable welcomed author Adrian Bracy. 4 The Wells sisters enjoy Family Brunch with Santa at the West Clubhouse.. 5 Bridge players enjoy a bite to eat in the Stan Musial Grill before the MAC Duplicate bridge game. JANUARY 2022 F 33

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