Missouri Athletic Club, Cherry Diamond, January 2023

CHERRY DIAMOND

12 Member Spotlight

Glen Echo Country Club President and MAC Member Leonard Toenjes discusses his favorite aspects of the Clubs’ relationship and his professional career.

16 Meet Me at the MAC

The MAC announces the 120th-anniversary theme Meet Me at the MAC. On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 11, gather for a night of free-flowing food, an open bar, live music and dancing to kick off the yearlong celebration!

31 Jack Buck Awards

Relive the Jack Buck Awards, presented by Redbird Carriers, which took place on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

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Soccer at the Club

There’s no doubt that St. Louis is a soccer city. Be sure to attend the Club’s soccer events: the Hermann Trophy and the MAC Speaker Series: A Celebration of St. Louis Soccer.

MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB

Founded in 1903 JANUARY 2023

Cherry Diamond Staff

Publisher – Brent Beumer

Director of Communications – Jim Wilson

Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor –Marina Fanning

Communication Coordinator – Caitlin Brenner

Communication Strategist – Monica Ryan Graphic Design – Lilyann Rice General Manager – Wallace L. Smith

To advertise, contact Marina Fanning at 314-539-4447 or mfanning@mac-stl.org.

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Board of Governors Officers

Brent Beumer – President

Tracy Beckette – Vice President

Justin Fowler – Second Vice President Chris Swank – Secretary Steve Albart – Treasurer

Class of 2023

Steve Albart, Tracy Beckette, Brent Beumer, Justin Fowler, Chris Swank

Class of 2024

ON THE COVER

Members are invited to Meet Me at the MAC for the Club’s 120th Anniversary Gala on Feb. 11. The Club will announce celebrations throughout the year to honor the legacy of the Club.

Carter Alexander, Mark McClanahan, Cheri McLaughlin, Mark Niemeyer, Neal Perryman

Class of 2025

Tom Dankenbring, Tim Maynard, Jodi Petersen, Gary Sextro, Jeff Wehmer

CONNECT

JANUARY

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Hermann Trophy Awards DT

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Presented

by Mungenast St. Louis Acura and Mungenast & Burkard Alton Toyota

EVENTS 21

Join the Missouri Athletic Club as they present the Hermann Trophy to the top male and female collegiate soccer players in the country, with former U.S. Men’s National Team star Alexi Lalas as the featured speaker.

5:30 p.m. | Cocktails

6:30 p.m. | Press conference

7 p.m. | Dinner 8 p.m. | Program

$75 per person

Monthly Membership Mixer DT

All Members are invited to bring a new, prospective member to learn more about the Club, interact with the Membership Committee and Board Members and take a tour of the Clubhouse. Appetizers, beer and wine are complimentary.

5:30-7:30 p.m.

CSC Check Presentation DT

Enjoy live entertainment and dinner while the Charitable Society for Children presents checks to the 2022 charities and announces the 2023 charities. Business attire is required.

6 p.m. | Cocktail reception

6:30 pm. | Dinner and presentation

$65 per person

Orientation to Club Governance DT

Interested in learning more about participation in Club governance or considering running for the Board of Governors? Plan to attend an informal presentation and discussion on Jan. 26 to learn more about how to get involved. This brief presentation will be held in the Downtown Clubhouse. Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

5:30-7:30 p.m.

This event is complimentary to attend.

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Cornhole Tournament DT

Sponsored by Strait Realty

Join the MAC Sports Foundation and the Mark Twain Society for the third annual Cornhole Tournament to help raise funds benefitting the MAC Sports Foundation! Each team of two must have an Missouri Athletic Club Member. Price includes the tournament, entrance to a sports watch party, food stations, prizes and Club charge. The event is limited to 36 teams. Club casual attire is required.

11:15 a.m. | Registration 12 p.m. | Tournament

$35 per person

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Scotch Tasting DT

Join the Mark Twain Society for a scotch tasting, along with cigars, hors d’oeuvres and raffle prizes. Business attire is required.

6:30 p.m.

MTS Members: $35 per person Others: $39 per person

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MAC 120th Anniversary Celebration DT

Gather for a night of free-flowing food, an open bar, a program, live music and dancing to celebrate the Missouri Athletic Club’s 120th Anniversary! Black tie attire is preferred.

6 p.m. | Cocktails

7 p.m. | Food stations open 8:30 p.m. | Live music and dancing

$120 per couple

MAC Speaker Series: A Celebration of St. Louis Soccer DT

Hear from many of the greatest legends in St. Louis soccer history, including featured speaker Taylor Twellman! Reminisce on what made St. Louis the soccer capital of the U.S. and look forward to our town’s exciting future with the launch of St. Louis City SC.

5:30 p.m. | Reception

6:30 p.m. | Dinner

7:30 p.m. | Program

$95 for Adults

$75 for Associates

$35 for Children

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Annual Boxing Championship DT

Join the Missouri Athletic Club for the annual MAC Boxing Championship! Boxers from around the St. Louis metro area will square off against ranked opponents in exciting bouts in various weight divisions.

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

Good Fellowship Day DT

Visit the Downtown Clubhouse for a day of fitness, competitions and fellowship. Lunch will be provided in the Sportsman’s Club. More details to come.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Events and fitness classes

11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lunch and drinks

This event is complimentary to attend.

FEBRUary register for events

DT 314-539-4470 F W 314-539-4490

mac-stl.org/events

Members must cancel reservations 72 hours prior to the event to avoid a charge of 33% of applicable price. No-shows will be charged in full. Cancellations must be made online or by contacting the MAC Catering Department. All events held in the Missouri Room require business attire unless otherwise specified.

The new year is finally here! Congratulations to all for another outstanding year at the Club.

As of the writing of this column, we have 2,546 Members vs. 2,406 Members at the beginning of the year. I am continuously impressed by the work our Membership committee and department put in to ensure we fill the Club with exceptional Members.

As I look back at 2022, I can’t help but reminisce over some of the extraordinary and successful events the Missouri Athletic Club has hosted. The MAC Speakers Series, particularly with our own Member Bob O’Loughlin, the Jack Buck Awards and Wrestling Night are just a few of the outstanding events I attended, and I look forward to attending them once again in 2023.

Knowing that athletic is our middle name, I want to encourage all Members to get involved with our athletic and fitness departments. Through classes, leagues and personal training, MAC staff members are sure to keep us all on track to achieve our 2023 fitness goals. For those who were busy preparing for the holidays, I encourage you to unwind by getting a massage, manicure, pedicure or haircare service at either of our Clubhouses.

For our newer Members, you have picked an excellent time to join the Club! This year we will celebrate the MAC’s 120th anniversary. The yearlong celebrations will start on a high note at the Meet Me at the MAC 120th Anniversary Gala. To learn more about the gala and the Club’s anniversary theme, see page 16.

In addition to the Club’s anniversary, we are starting off the year strong with the Hermann Trophy Awards on Jan. 6. Since St. Louis is a soccer city, this is the perfect event to attend with your future soccer stars. The Charitable Society for Children will hold their Check Presentation event on Jan. 21. There, the 2023 charities will be announced. To finish out the month, Members can register for the Cornhole Tournament on Jan. 28. Looking ahead to February, an MAC Speaker Series event featuring Taylor Twellman is a fantastic event to continue the soccer presence at the MAC and to welcome St. Louis City SC to the Club. Many Members look forward to the Annual Boxing Championship, so be sure to mark your calendars for Feb. 23. Lastly, Good Fellowship Day on Feb. 25 is the perfect event for Members to show their spirit and camaraderie for the MAC.

The MAC Sports Foundation is orchestrating fundraising of $150,000 to renovate the Youth & Family Center gym floor a few blocks from our Downtown Clubhouse, as many of you saw featured in the October Cherry Diamond. To date, the Sports Foundation has contributed $50,000 toward this project, which inspired The American Hellenic Foundation to match that gift and expand the project to $200,000 to additionally refurbish the main entrance and lobby. To date, individual donations from MAC Members have reached $13,350, and the Sports Foundation is working to finalize an

additional $50,000 from corporate donors. Assuming those donations are finalized, we will need to raise an additional $36,650 to achieve our goal. If you are interested in donating, visit mac-sportsfoundation.org.

As a premier club, the MAC continues to enhance many areas throughout both Clubhouses to ensure Members are utilizing state-of-the-art facilities. Recently, the men’s locker room renovation was completed. Other outstanding improvements include renovations to the West Pro shop and the women’s locker room.

As another holiday season has passed, I want to extend appreciation to the MAC staff. The staff continues to provide outstanding service to Members and guests, especially during the holiday season. Thank you to all Members who contributed to the Employee Holiday Fund. The staff was thrilled to receive their holiday bonus at the employee holiday party. Over the holidays Members and Guests have been extremely complimentary of MAC staff. One quote that stuck with me reads as follows:

“A BIG THANK YOU to you, your staff, and the chef for a great evening. The room worked great as we had plenty of room for our group. The table settings were very festive with the traditional red and green. The chef did a great job, my salmon was done to perfection and the filets looked good. I did not hear anyone complain. Complements to your choice of a piano player. She was very good. Let’s book her for next year. Thanks again for a great evening. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.”

It makes me proud to be part of a Club that values the best staff and exceptional Members. I want to extend an additional thank you to Sydney Gorman, the West Clubhouse’s distinguished employee.

Sydney Gorman

Title: Sports Camp Coordinator and Server

Start Date: May 2017

Sydney, thank you for your year-round dedication and service to our youngest Members of the Club and for ensuring we receive outstanding service no matter where we dine at the West Clubhouse.

Happy New Year to you and yours! See you at the Club as we start 2023 the best way we know how, at the most exceptional athletic club!

President Missouri Athletic Club

Brent Beumer,

MAC FOUNDATIONS CORNER

Leaving a Legacy

To discuss details about contributing appreciated securities or remembering the MAC in your will or trust, please contact:

LARRY ABSHEER (“LA”)

Director of Advancement 314-604-3890 or labsheer@mac-stl.org

LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

The new year brings new opportunities to get involved with the Missouri Athletic Club community. The Club is hosting the Hermann Trophy Awards on Jan. 6 and the Cornhole Tournament on Jan. 28 all while the Commit to Fit challenge is underway. Those are just some of the exciting events planned for 2023. Visit mac-stl.org/Events to find an activity or event that piques your interest. Members can also find information about joining Clubs Within the Club at mac-stl.org/GetInvolved.

Make it your new year’s resolution to visit a reciprocal club. I can tell you firsthand that their amenities are a great benefit to our Members. Some of the clubs we have relationships with include the New York Athletic Club, The Olympic Club in San Francisco and the Union League Club in Chicago, just to name a few. Take full advantage of these reciprocal relationships this year. The Missouri Athletic Club recently added some great ones to our list.

F Centre Club | San Antonio, Texas

F Commerce Club | Greenville, SC

F Country Club of Peoria | Peoria Heights, Ill.

F Harbour Club | Charleston, SC

F Harvard Club of New York City | New York, NY

F Island Bay Yacht Club | Springfield, Ill.

F Squantum Association | Riverside, RI

F The 1836 Club | Little Rock, Ark.

F The Commonwealth Club | Richmond, Va.

F The Crescent Club | Memphis, Tenn.

F The Glenco Club | Calgary Canada

F The University Club | Orlando, Fla.

F The University Club of San Francisco | San Francisco, Calif.

F University Club of Saint Paul | Saint Paul, Minn.

See the full list of reciprocal clubs at mac-stl.org/ Membership/Reciprocal_Clubs.

Though the “giving season” is over, the Youth & Family Center (YFC) is still taking donations! At the beginning of 2022, the MAC Sports Foundation pledged $50,000 to kick off an effort to raise $200,000 for the installation of a new gymnasium floor at the YFC in Downtown St. Louis. We are making steps toward this goal with $113,350 raised at the time of writing. The YFC does so much great work in our community, and this is a wonderful opportunity to make a big impact in our downtown neighborhood. Our two organizations share a vision that athletics has the power to make a positive difference in the lives of our young people. The YFC 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.

Downtown St. Louis faces challenges, but if we start making improvements one block at a time, the goal of making a meaningful impact is attainable. I encourage any business or individual interested in directly impacting the lives of our downtown neighbors to contribute to the goal. To the MAC Members who have already donated — thank you for your support! To donate, visit mac-sportsfoundation.org. Contact Kara Kelpe at kkelpe@mac-stl.org to get involved.

I also want to give a big thank you to our Members for their generosity in donating to the Employee Holiday Fund. The season was busy and MAC employees worked hard putting in extra hours to make the holidays magical for so many Members and their families. Our employees all enjoyed a merrier Christmas due to your generosity, so thank you, thank you, thank you on behalf of all our great staff! Happy New Year!

See you at the Club!

Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club

LETTER FROM THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT

The first quarter of the Club’s 2023 fiscal year ended November 30, 2022, and we’re off to a great start. Year-to-date the Club has experienced strong performance in the following areas:

F Member headcount reached 2,521 which was 7 better than budget and 138 ahead of last November

F Dues revenue was $2,438,000 which was $13,000 ahead of plan and $288,000 better than last year

F Initiation fees topped $91,000, beating budget by $17,000 and last year by $19,000

F Overnight rooms revenue came in $40,000 ahead of last year at $356,000, with an average rate of $111; profit came in very close to budget at $150,000, which beat last year’s profit

F Downtown F&B experienced strong revenues, coming in at $1,391,000, which was $51,000 better than planned and almost $219,000 greater than last year; profit was also strong, registering $115,000, which was $22,000 better than plan and on par with last year

F Operating revenue totaled nearly $3,500,000, which was $500,000 better than last year and nearly $300,000 higher than the 2020 pre-pandemic level

OTHER BENCHMARKS INCLUDE:

F Net Operating Cash Flow (net income before depreciation) for the quarter totaled $410,000, which was $83,000 less than budget, and $146,000 less than last year

F The line of credit balance was zero

F The Club’s long-term bank debt was $8,533,000

F Capital expenditures of $346,000 for the quarter

While revenues across the Club are growing, the Club is experiencing increases in labor costs, food, beverage, utilities and expenses throughout the Club. Management continues to be diligent in its efforts to minimize the effect of these increases on the bottom line while continuing to provide extraordinary experiences for our Members.

Speaking of extraordinary experiences, mark your calendar for the MAC’s 120th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 11! Join us for great food, an open bar and live music. You’ll be talking about this event for years to come!

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.

STOYER SELECTED AS PCMA PRESIDENT MAC MEMBERSHIP

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Professional Club Marketing Association (PCMA) announced Rodney Stoyer, CMP as the 2023 PCMA President after a unanimous nomination. Stoyer is the Director of Membership at the Missouri Athletic Club.

“It is an honor to be chosen as the Nationwide President of the Private Club Marketing Association (PCMA) for 2023. Except for 2020, when I participated in the virtual conference, I have attended every

national conference of the organization since 2016. Throughout my years at the conference, I have formed many friendships, some from other countries. Part of what led to my nomination was my involvement in starting the Greater St. Louis Chapter of PCMA, which I also presided over as President in 2019. The local PCMA chapter is a fantastic group of Membership Directors and Marketing/ Communications leaders from most private clubs in St. Louis and other locations in Missouri. Being a Certified Membership/ Marketing Professional was a criterion for nomination, along with my tenure within the organization and involvement on the Education Committee, helping to craft

conference education and restructuring the PCMA Certification Programs that will launch in 2023,” said Stoyer.

Stoyer has served on PCMA’s Education Committee, has been engaged in the St. Louis Chapter as Membership Chair, Secretary, VicePresident and President and has participated in several PCMA workshops focused on enhancing the City Club experience.

“I look forward to this year helping to lead the organization and my peers in the ‘Club Membership Business.’ The culmination will be the annual conference in September held in Houston, Texas. I take great pride in representing the Missouri Athletic Club in this endeavor.”

Pam Roth, Chief Financial Officer Missouri Athletic Club

WELCOME

Jeffrey Brown of Washington University and Meagan Brown of The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh

John Caruso of Edward Jones and Katherine Glickert of CBIZ MHM, LLC

Sabin Dang of the Retina Institute of St. Louis and Rebecca Schwarzlose of Washington University Medical School

Timothy Ferrick of Carrollton Bank and Dana Ferrick of TKC Holdings

Gail Floyd of USI Insurance Services and Kevin Floyd of Wells Fargo

Harrison Gabel of Washington University Medical School and Esther Gabel of Washington University

Lauren Klumb and Eric Klumb of Eureka Smiles

Keira Kuenzel of Miriam School and Ryan Farrar of Clear To Launch

Layla Levine of Total Quality Logistics and Samuel Levine of Block Inc. Chelsea Loafman and Kyle Loafman

Jeffrey Maher of Quantum Vision Centers

New Members from November

Anthony McDonald of U.S. Roofing, LLC and Anne McDonald of Paylocity

Daniel Miller of Washington University and Anne Miller

Dean Millonas of Cornerstone Wealth Management and Michelle Millonas

Mazyar Moshiri of Moshiri Orthodontics and Michelle Moshiri

John Murphy of Neff Press, INC. and Babs Murphy

Jason Pulos of Asset Consulting Group and Barbara Pulos

Cecilia Ravas of Impact Physician Group/ MatchNP and Joseph Ravas of KPMG

Allison Schilling of St. Louis Cheese Boards and Tim Schilling of Centene

Carolyn Spenner and Michael Spenner of Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Michael Westerfield of The Insurance Partners and Michelle Westerfield

Jermaine Wooten of The Legal Solution Group

Pericles Xynos of SSM/SLU Physicians and Nicole Xynos of SSM/SLU Physicians

MEMBERSHIP MIXER

The Missouri Athletic Club Membership Mixer occurs on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the main Clubhouse Downtown. All Members are invited to bring a new, prospective member to learn more about the Club, interact with the Membership Committee and Board Members and take a tour of the Clubhouse.

SAVE THE DATES: Jan. 12 | Downtown Clubhouse Feb. 9 | Downtown Clubhouse

Club Members can register online or contact Membership Director Rodney Stoyer at rstoyer@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4429 to make a reservation and to register guests.

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MAC MEMBERSHIP

MAC SPORTS FOUNDATION

Youth and Family Center Initiative

The MAC Sports Foundation pledged $50,000 and has launched a campaign to raise an additional $100,000 for the installation of a new gymnasium floor at the Youth & Family Center (YFC). This campaign has seen remarkable success, as the American Hellenic Foundation of St. Louis was inspired by the MAC Sports Foundation’s project and pledged $50,000 to help enhance the initiative. Contributions from Missouri Athletic Club Member Donors continue to pour in, as donations have more than doubled from $5,000 to $13,350. To the MAC Member Donors — thank you for your support! To donate, visit mac-sportsfoundation.org. Contact Kara Kelpe at kkelpe@mac-stl.org to get involved.

MAC MEMBER DONORS

MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

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Larry Absheer

Steven L. Albart

David Burke

Matthew R. Claus

Leonard J. Essig

Mary Hacking

Nicholas Hall

Mark F. Huck

Christopher M. Kehr

Rick C. Koelz

Mark Ohlendorf

Patricia Rebholz

Timothy P. Shocklee

Wally Smith

David Sweeney

Jerome W. Thomasson

D. Michael Tully

Raymond R. Van de Riet

Larry VandeVen

Happy New Year! As we start the new year, many will be reviewing their portfolios. You may be talking with your broker/advisor about returns but do they talk with you about risk? Returns are a constant theme, but risk is just as important to discuss and is always ever present in the financial markets (and in life itself).

Risk can be defined in different ways. One way in the investing world is called “standard deviation,” which is a fancy way of saying how much do returns vary around the average over a given period.

Risk of ruin or major capital loss at the wrong time is another way to view risk. If one retires and loses half the value of their portfolio, which happened between late 2007 and early 2009 if one were invested 100% in US stocks, one’s retirement could be truly ruined if they had to take a big chunk out during that time.

As mathematician and investor Ed Thorp said, “understanding and dealing correctly with the trade-off between risk and return is a fundamental, but poorly understood, challenge faced by all gamblers and investors…People mostly don’t understand risk, reward and uncertainty.” According to Thorp “people tend to make the error of seeing patterns or explanations when there aren’t any, as we’ve seen from the history of gambling systems.”

Mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot said, “the market is very risky—far more risky than if you blithely assume that prices meander around a polite Gaussian (normal distribution) average...Unlike a broker, most investors do not care about ‘average’ returns. For them, the rare, outof-average catastrophes loom larger… The ultimate fear is financial ruin.”

How does one protect against risk? The most important is to diversify across asset classes. Besides diversifying in stocks around the world and other “factors,” we believe shorter to intermediate bonds, including short-term US government debt, protects portfolios when uncertainty increases. Peter Bernstein and Aswath Damodaran (Prof at NYU) wrote “staying rich requires an entirely different approach from getting rich. It might be said that one gets rich by working hard and taking big risks, and that one stays rich by limiting risk and not spending too much.”

As Mandelbrot found, “at short time frames prices vary wildly, and at longer time frames they start to settle down.” It is important to consider risk when investing.

If your broker/advisor is not discussing risk with you and you’d like to explore further, please give us a call.

Disclosures: For informational purposes only. This is not investment advice or is it a solicitation for investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing risks include loss of principal and fluctuating value. There is no guarantee an investment strategy will be successful. McCartney Wealth Management is registered with the SEC.

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE

2023

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The Nominating Sub-committee is seeking 10 qualified candidates to run for the 2023 Board of Governors. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to give back to your Club.

Not only is it a way to give back, but the experience is extremely rewarding. Serving on the Board of Governors gives you the opportunity to:

F Bring value and enrichment to the MAC through your unique skills and abilities.

F Work with other MAC leaders toward a shared goal.

F Have the opportunity to work with our professional and hardworking MAC staff.

F Gain further satisfaction in helping to educate other Members about this great Club.

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, please contact any of these Members of the Nominating Sub-committee: Dan Lett (Chairman), Angie Minges (ViceChairman), Bill Swoboda, Brent Kaniecki Chris Michalak, Chris Hyams, Gary Wideman, Greg Beekman, Judith Hanses, Nick Lamb, Mark Brandom and Mike Hackett.

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 your questions and share their experiences.

Your letter of intent is due on or before Feb. 28, 2023.

ORIENTATION TO CLUB GOVERNANCE

Interested in learning more about participation in Club governance or considering running for the Board of Governors? Plan to attend an informal presentation and discussion on Jan. 26 to learn more about how to get involved. This brief presentation will be held in the Downtown Clubhouse.

Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

Register online or call 314-539-4470.

THURSDAY, JAN. 26

5:30-7:30 p.m. Downtown Clubhouse Rendezvous Room

MAC MEMBERSHIP

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT LEONARD TOENJES

Glen Echo Country Club President and native St. Louisan Leonard Toenjes, CAE (Certified Association Executive), is a Member of both the Missouri Athletic Club and Glen Echo Country Club (GECC). Duality is a common theme in Toenjes’ life. His dual passions for music and construction as well as his involvement with both Clubs have enriched his life.

Toenjes has been an MAC Member since 1986 and has also enjoyed membership at GECC since 2011. For the past five years, he has been the President of GECC.

“It has been such an honor for me as a native St. Louisan to have the opportunity to serve as President of Glen Echo the last few years,” Toenjes said. “Of all the things I’ve done, it’s just been a great honor to be a part of preserving and growing that great Club and tangentially helping the MAC.”

In his professional capacity, Toenjes is the President of the Missouri Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), but his path to this position was atypical.

Toenjes describes his college transcript as a “mish-mash.” After graduating from Saint Louis University High School in 1971, he immediately began attending Washington University’s music school. Once he realized he “was never going to be John Lennon,” he dropped out, but with determination, he entered a carpentry apprenticeship program. After his first day of class, his wife, Jean, who he has now been married to for 50 years, could tell he had “found his passion.”

After graduating from the St. Louis Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Program, he worked as a carpenter for approximately eight years and then became a teacher at the Apprenticeship Program. He took classes at UMSL and the University of Missouri Extension Service to earn his vocational teaching certificate. He then rose to Coordinator of the Apprenticeship Program before becoming the Director of Training for AGC. Once the President of AGC retired, Toenjes moved into that position. When taking this role, he received his CAE through the American Society of Association Executives.

Toenjes is also the Chairman of the Missouri Workforce Development Board. He was appointed to the Board by Governor Jay Nixon. Governor Mike Parson appointed him to Chair of the Board in 2020.

“The Board’s challenge is to try to communicate industry needs back to the government,” Toenjes said. “Missouri is number three in the nation as far as registered apprentices. We’re starting to see the apprenticeship model grow and that’s leading businesses to the state.”

Part of Toenjes’ work on the Board includes changing public perception of trade schools.

“When I dropped out of college, quite frankly, my parents were very disappointed. But today, the biggest success, is that now people have a better image of apprenticeship being a different path than college but nothing less than,” he said.

Toenjes’ entire career has been rooted in construction, and he said it isn’t dissimilar to music.

“Construction requires both physical strength and cognitive abilities,” just as music requires physical skill as well as intellectual abilities. “Construction truly is an art of building, just like music is an art,” he said.

When he’s not enjoying art, Toenjes can be found enjoying the MAC Downtown Clubhouse’s steam room and workout facilities. Keisha Burns and Andrew Francis, fitness staff employees, put a program together for him, and he has stuck to it. Toenjes can also be found on GECC’s golf course hopefully twice a week, but no matter which Clubhouse he visits, he said the people are what make this partnership special.

“The partnership has matured to the point now where it is just about people being people and Members being Members and those relationships are solid. That has been the greatest part about it,” Toenjes said. “It’s such a unique and special opportunity. I don’t think you’re going to find a relationship like that or an opportunity like that anywhere else in the St. Louis marketplace. Members have the opportunity to participate in two historic Clubs and really not feel like you’re a Member of two Clubs, but it’s almost like you’re a Member of one special group of people.” F

CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB

MHC EXPLORES THE CIVIL WAR

Jan. 24 | 11:30 a.m. | Downtown Clubhouse

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Military History Club (MHC) launches its 2023 campaign with a look at one of the most consequential relationships of the Civil War. Zooming in will be Dr. Christian Keller, Director of the Military History Program at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Keller will speak about the topic of his book, “The Great Partnership: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and the Fate of the Confederacy.” He explores, among other questions, why Generals Lee and Jackson were so successful in their partnership in trying to win the war for the South. Learn about their styles, friendship, and even their faith, which cemented them together into a fighting machine that consistently won despite often overwhelming odds against them. Join the MHC as they explore this fascinating topic. For more information visit mac-stl.org/Social/CWCs or contact Katie Maurer, Director of Special Events, at kmaurer@mac-stl.org.

2023 MAC CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

Jan. 28 | Downtown Clubhouse

Join the MAC Sports Foundation and the Mark Twain Society for the third annual Cornhole Tournament to help raise funds benefitting the MAC Sports Foundation! Each team of two must have an Missouri Athletic Club Member. Price includes the cornhole tournament, entrance to a sports watch party, food stations, prizes and Club charge. The event is limited to 36 teams. Club casual attire is required. Register online at mac-stl.org/Events.

11:15 a.m. | Registration F 12 p.m. | Tournament F $35 per person

SCOTCH TASTING

Feb. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Downtown Clubhouse

Join the Mark Twain Society for a scotch tasting, along with cigars, hors d’oeuvres and raffle prizes. Business attire is required.

MTS Members: $35 per person F Others: $39 per person

DR. JODY SOWELL

Jan. 20 | 11:30 a.m. | West Clubhouse

The Forever Young Club (FYC) January speaker, Dr. Jody Sowell, is currently President of the Missouri Historical Society (MHS), where he has served in multiple capacities during his 16- year tenure. He has excelled as a historian, professor and journalist.

Dr. Sowell is only the seventh President in the 156-year history of the organization. Leading up to this role, he was Managing Director of Public History where he led the education, programming, publication and exhibit teams. He managed eight of the 10 most visited exhibits there, including one that commemorated the 250th birthday of St. Louis. Every week on CBS Sunday Morning (KMOV Ch. 4) he delivers a St. Louis History Minute segment.

Prior to MHS, Dr. Sowell was an Assistant Professor of Journalism at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He is an adjunct professor at Saint Louis University where he earned a doctorate degree in American Studies. Sowell began his career as a reporter for the Dallas Morning News.

Visit mac-stl.org/Social/CWCs for more information or contact Katie Maurer, Director of Special Events, at kmaurer@mac-stl.org.

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

February

Dale Ruthsatz, recently retired Deputy Director of STL Development Corporation March

Tom Dunn, author of “Admiral: a History” April

Benjamin Hochman, sports columnist at the Post-Dispatch

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CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB

Associates’ Spirit of Giving HOLIDAY PARTY

On Thursday, Dec. 1, Missouri Athletic Club Associate Members gathered in the Downtown Clubhouse Art Lounge for the annual Associates’ Spirit of Giving Holiday Party. Associate Members enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while participating in a silent auction, raffle and wine pull benefitting the 2022 MAC Charitable Society for Children charities.

CSC CHECK PRESENTATION

SATURDAY, JAN. 21

Downtown Clubhouse

Enjoy live entertainment and dinner while the Charitable Society for Children presents checks to the 2022 charities and announces the 2023 charities.

6 p.m. – Cocktail Reception 6:30 p.m. – Dinner and Presentation $65 per person Register online or call 314-539-4470.

CWC MEETINGS

The MAC offers a variety of Clubs within the Club (CWCs) to bring together Members with common interests.

Apollos

COCKTAILS WITH SANTA

On

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

Alternating meetings and happy hours Meeting: 7:15 a.m., Downtown Happy Hour: 4:30-7 p.m., alternating locations

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 Wednesday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West For more information, visit mac-stl.org/GetInvolved or call

DT: 314-539-4470 WE: 314-539-4490

Monday, Dec. 5, Members enjoyed an evening of caroling and drinks with ol’ St. Nick at the Cocktails with Santa event sponsored by the Apollos. With the gingerbread display, holiday decorations and trains running in the lobby, the Downtown Clubhouse was filled with holiday cheer!

JAHADI WHITE AND TIM HOLLOWAY POSE FOR A PHOTO AS THEY ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES; LAYKEN FARRAR, ZACH BRAND, MARK KISSEL AND AMANDA KISSEL EXCHANGED FRIENDLY SMILES AND LAUGHTER AT THEIR TABLE.

KEVIN FLOYD AND GAYLE FLOYD ENJOY EACH OTHER’S COMPANY IN THE RENDEZVOUS ROOM; ELIZABETH HAWN AND KELLY FRANDRICH SHARE SMILES AND FESTIVE COCKTAILS; GREG HANTAK AND MATTHEW SULLIVAN BEAM WITH JOY AT THE COCKTAILS WITH SANTA EVENT.

MAC Wine Society Brings Holiday “Spirits”

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Members enjoyed a night of holiday festivities at the Missouri Athletic Club Wine Society’s Christmas Around the World Wine Dinner. Attendees were treated to a menu curated by Executive Chef Bart Philipps, paired with various international wines

throughout the night. An Emendis, Cava Sparkling Brut Vintage was featured during the hors d’oeuvres course, a Kreusch Gewurztraminer during the first course, a split of Al Passo Toscana and Graffito Cabernet Franc for the entrée and Old Tawny Porto for dessert.

Extended Care

The Very Best Care

At McKnight Place Extended Care we provide individualized skilled nursing care in an elegant, residential style. Our staff of medically trained professionals is available around the clock to provide you or your loved one with the highest level of service. Our community serves individuals who need long-term skilled nursing care or short-term recovery assistance after hospitalization.

For more information or to schedule a tour, call (314) 993-2221

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SARAH AND RICHARD ROETTGER SIP ON SPECIALTY WINE DURING THE HORS D’OEUVRES COURSE. CATHY AND TRACY BECKETT ENJOY EACH OTHER’S COMPANY AT THE HOLIDAY WINE DINNER.

MEET ME AT THE MAC

Celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the Club Throughout 2023

In 2023, the Missouri Athletic Club will celebrate the 120th anniversary of its grand opening. The Club’s founding coincided with a pivotal time in St. Louis history, and since then, the MAC has continued to play an influential role in the St. Louis community.

On September 13, 1903, the MAC strategically opened its doors before St. Louis made history for hosting two major international events: the 1904 World’s Fair and the Olympics. Dignitaries from around the world attended these events and stayed at the MAC. Nearly 10,000 people, including many great names of that time, filed through the building and inspected its splendid fixtures and decor. Among the guests were Mayor Rolla Wells and President D. R. Francis of the World’s Fair. During the Olympic Games, MAC athletes competed in boxing, wrestling, water polo, swimming and track.

Even prior to the Club’s opening, companies desired association with the MAC. Trorlicht, Duncker & Renard Carpet Company purchased an ad in the first Missouri Athletic Club Journal” published in August 1903. The carpet company boasted about their retail space’s location “on the corner directly across from the Missouri Athletic Club.” In the same publication, John Haig & Co. Ltd., based in Markinch, Scotland, touted their connection to the MAC with an ad reading, “Barley Cream Old Scotch Whisky

specially selected and bottled for The Missouri Athletic Club.” Today, companies still yearn to have their name affiliated with the MAC.

When people think back to the 1904 World’s Fair, they associate it with the famous movie, musical and catchy song by the same name, Meet Me in St. Louis. The theatrical performance is set in 1903 with the main characters looking forward to attending the World’s Fair. Drawing from that famous line and remembering the Club’s rich history and longstanding role in St. Louis, Meet Me at the MAC is the ongoing theme for the 120th anniversary of the Club.

Throughout 2023, the MAC will honor the history of the Club’s opening date and the generations of extraordinary Members that made the Club what it is today. All Members are invited to Meet Me at the MAC all year long to celebrate the Club’s 120th anniversary at social, dining, athletic and fitness events. The gala on Feb. 11 will kick off the lineup of celebratory festivities. Stay updated on all anniversary celebrations through the MAC in a Minute e-newsletter, mac-stl.org and social media. In the Club’s 120 years of existence, exceptional Members joined to connect in the spirit of excellence, service and tradition of the Club. Visit mac-stl.org/History to learn more about the MAC’s history.

MAC ATHLETICS

TAKE ON THE CARDIO TENNIS CHALLENGE

Cardio Tennis is a great introduction to the sport without the pressure of competition. For intermediate players, Cardio Tennis can be a wonderful tool to help sharpen skills to lengthen rallies and end points. For the advanced player, Cardio Tennis is the best way to train the legs and lungs for tough competition in matches and tournaments.

Cardio Tennis challenges players in so many ways — running, moving side to side, stretching and more. Heart rates will jump as participants go through high-intensity segments followed by recovery. Although intense, players will enjoy socializing and having fun working with and against one another.

Coach Max and Daniel run a fast-paced, high-energy class where sweating, having fun and meeting new people are guaranteed. Come out and try Cardio Tennis on Fridays at 10 a.m. at the West Clubhouse.

This fun, group activity features different drills to give players of all abilities a high-energy workout. Cardio Tennis on Fridays includes a quick warm-up and then different drills and games like Triples, Two-&-Take-Over and Rush’n’Crush! More Cardio Tennis classes are available with Daniel during the week.

Carolyn Kramer (C.K.) runs several Cardio Tennis classes

throughout the week during the day, in the evening and on the weekends, using, what she calls, “the famed cardio balls!” Kramer’s classes range from six to eight players, but they can have as many as 12 while making use of agility ladders and additional cardio stations. “Cardio balls” are used to ensure that the players’ level is not a determining factor in the number of calories burned. “Cardio balls” are low-compression orange balls that children use, but their usefulness for Cardio Tennis is undeniable. They create longer rallies, allow more shots to be run down and allow a mixture of levels to participate on the same court. Finally, upbeat music is an absolute must in Kramer’s cardio classes. It helps to keep feet moving while playing a point, rotating sides and taking a breather. For more information visit mac-stl.org/Athletics or contact Scott Stutz at sstutz@mac-stl.org.

BOB BARNES SILVER RACQUET

TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

The 12th Annual Bob Barnes Silver Racquet Tennis Championship was played at the end of October with much success, especially for players Debbie Holley and Marvin Bohnenkamp. After four rounds with various partners, Holley and Bohnenkamp had won the most games, so each chose a partner for a final super tiebreaker to determine the 2022 Champion! As those four prepared to play, other participants had a photo shoot before they watched the final 15 points. Attendees were not disappointed with the action! Bohnenkamp and Dean Williams won 10-5 against Holley and John Gorman to crown Bohnenkamp the 2022 Champion!

Over $2,700 in donations were raised by competitors for the Missouri Athletic Club Charitable Society for Children. Thanks to all, including Stan Musial Grille servers for a great buffet, tennis pro staff, Jarid King and Nat Walsh for their support, and, of course, all the fantastic competitors!

(L-R) JOHN GORMAN, DEBBIE HOLLEY, MARVIN BOHNENKAMP, DEAN WILLIAMS

ADULT TENNIS SESSIONS

Adult Tennis Spring sessions begin Jan. 3. The West Clubhouse offers many opportunities for Members to enjoy Tennis. There are options for those looking to practice or jump right into matches. Clinics are also offered throughout the week including Improvers Clinic, Singles Clinic, Men’s and Women’s Drill, Men’s 3.0 Practice, Adult Cardio Tennis, Match-Maker (All Levels of Play), USTA Adult Leagues and Silver Men’s 55+ Tennis. To register, contact Patrick McNally at 314-539-4464 or visit mac-stl.org/AdultTennis.

Session 1: Jan. 9 - Feb. 18

FALL RACQUETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS JUNIOR TENNIS SESSIONS

Session 2: Feb. 20 - March 25

Session 3: March 27 - April 1

Session 4: April 3 - May 26

For more information, contact Conner Stevenson at cstevenson@mac-stl.org.

Players were divided by level into three divisions for the Fall Raquetball League. After the 10-week session, Mark Kissel (Group 1), Brandon Donat (Group 2) and Tim Raines (Group 3) were named the fall champions.

(L-R) BRANDON DONAT (GROUP 2), MARK KISSEL (GROUP 1) AND TIM RAINES (GROUP 3) CLAIM THEIR CHAMPION TITLES AFTER A TOUGH SEASON.

PICKLEBALL IS PICKING UP

Beginning Jan. 3 at the West Clubhouse, there is a plethora of pickleball options for Members of all skill levels. Members can partake in competitive matches each Monday by signing up for the Monday Pickleball League. Other options include the Beginners Pickleball Class on Tuesdays, the Improvers Pickleball Class also

on Tuesdays, the Pickleball Open Clinic on Wednesdays, Pickleball Open Play on Thursdays and Pickleball Bash led by one of the pickleball pros, who will mix-and-match players throughout the evening on Saturdays. To register, contact Dave Fuhrig at dfuhrig@mac-stl.org or visit mac-stl.org/Pickleball.

SQUASH DOUBLES WINTER CLASSIC

Jan. 5-Feb. 9 | West Clubhouse

All levels A, B, C and D | Tournament entry fee: $50

Random Draw: A & B player with C & D player. Teams are handicapped. To enter, contact aingham@mac-stl.org.

Jan. 5 | Live Draw and handicapping of teams Feb. 8 | Semi-Finals Feb. 9 | Finals

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

The Missouri Athletic Club’s Squash Club Championship is coming up in February and March. Members can play doubles or singles. Those that can’t get enough of squash can sign up for multiple divisions. The quarterfinals and semifinals of singles squash divisions will take place on Feb. 15 and 16. The singles finals are on Feb. 17. The final of the Doubles Mixed, C, and D Divisions is on March 1. The final of the Doubles Ladies A, A, and B Divisions is on March 2. To register, please contact Alex Ingham at aingham@mac-stl.org.

SQUASH

MAC JUNIOR SQUASH

TOURNAMENT SERIES

Dec. 11, Jan. 22 and Feb. 5 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | West Clubhouse Age groups: Boys and girls U11, U13, U15, U17, U19. | *Entry fee: $50 per tournament

*Note: You must be under your given age group to play. For example, if you are 13 years old, you must play up in the U15.

Gain tournament experience and warm up for the season ahead! Players should be prepared to play all day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Timings may be shortened depending on the number of entrants. Both players from the previous match will be required to referee the following game on their court. Eyewear is mandatory. Guaranteed 2/3 matches. Open to all players looking for tournament experience. To enter, contact Squash Pro Alex Ingham at aingham@mac-stl.org.

SPRING SQUASH JUNIOR CLINICS

FUTURE STARS (AGES 7-11)

Tuesday, 3:45-4:45 p.m. and Saturday, 1-2 p.m.

F This is a great opportunity to introduce kids to a high-paced and strategic racquet sport!

F Learn the basic technical stroke fundamentals, combined with fun games.

F Equipment provided!

HIGH-PERFORMANCE (AGES 11-15)

Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 12-1 p.m.

F These sessions focus on developing solid technical fundamentals, improving shot consistency, learning effective match tactics and fun games.

F It is advised for players to take individual lessons at least once a week to fine-tune technique.

ELITE ACADEMY (AGES 14+)

Tuesday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.; Thursday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 2-3 p.m.

F These sessions focus on advanced drilling, racquet work, learning how to link shot combinations together, executing match tactics and mental preparation.

F It is advised for players to take individual lessons at least once a week to fine-tune technique.

*Coach will determine the appropriate training group. Spaces are limited. Contact Alex Ingham at aingham@mac-stl.org to register.

Turkey Burner Handicap Squash Champions

Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Missouri Athletic Club Members enjoyed playing handicapped singles and doubles squash.

Tom Unckrich (+10) beat CJ Goot (-9) 15-4. In doubles, Andrew and Reed Montgomery (-10) beat Alex Lowell and Patrick Neuner (0) 15-13.

New year, new strategy.

Let us help your organization solve problems, form solutions and focus on what matters.

WATCH THE VIDEO AND CALL MARK PETERMAN AT 314-624-4454 FOR MORE INFO

FALL BASKETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS WIN BY THREE

The 2022 Fall Open Basketball League at the Downtown Clubhouse concluded on Tuesday, Nov. 22 as part of championship night! The league was fielded by 12 teams. The team captained by Gary Wood won the Fall Open League. They beat the team captained by John Schwartz 49-46 in the championship game. Team Wood entered the playoffs as the #1 overall seed with a record of 6-2 and finished with a 9-2 overall record on their way to the championship.

Fall Open League Point Per Game Leaders

1. Mike Crawford of Team Niemeyer | 30.5

2. Jamie Hudson of Team Mehan | 30.2

3. Andrew Trautman of Team Stonecipher | 19.5

4. Alex Tilley of Team Paradoski | 19.4

5. Kyle Downer of Team Paradoski | 19.3 (L-R) LUKE BUMGARNER, MICHAEL SIMON, LUKE POPE, ANTHONY CLARKSON, CAPT. GARY WOOD, FLETCHER HOAGUE AND SEAN LARSON.

The 2022 Fall Over 40 Basketball League at the Downtown Clubhouse concluded on Tuesday, Nov. 22 as part of championship night! Six teams competed in the league. The champions were captained by Tom Streib. They beat the team captained by Duke Niedringhaus 55-52 in the championship game. Team Streib entered the playoffs as the #2 overall seed with a record of 6-2 and finished with an 8-2 overall record heading into the final.

Fall Over 40 League Points Per Game Leaders

1. Brian Rodgers of Team Niedringhaus | 20.2

2. Tom Sehy of Team Alexander | 18.1

3. Vlad Monroe of Team Meckes | 17.7

4. Leonard Adewumni of Team Kaniecki | 16.3

5. Al Meitl of Team York | 16.1

Please contact Scott Mattingly at 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.

(L-R) TIM WELLS, SCOTT HALLUMS, VAN-LEAR ECKERT, BRENT BEUMER, & CAPT. TOM STREIB. NOT PICTURED CHRIS DENNIS, ANDY HILLIN AND SEAN MCGOWAN.

SHRED WITH AMY TAYLOR

Shred is designed for building strength, burning fat and adding lean muscle. This class includes a full body circuit training that will hit every muscle group. Circuits include high-temperature resistance training with a lot of core, cardio and plyometrics.

Taught by Amy Taylor

MONDAY

5 P.M. | DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY

5:30 A.M. | WEST CLUBHOUSE

Achieve Your Fitness Goals

Interested in personal training at the Missouri Athletic Club? Members can schedule one-on-one training with the Club’s extraordinary fitness trainers at both Clubhouses. Group training sessions are offered as well!

For more information or to schedule a session, contact: WEST CLUBHOUSE: Paul Helfrich, phelfrich@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4453

DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE: Courtney Hutt, chutt@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4495

We believe our residents and their families deserve the best memory care possible. Medical Excellence, Compassionate Care

You want your loved one to get the best memory care available. We know how you feel. That’s why memory care is our primary focus. Parc Provence specialists are experts in their fields and committed to compassionate care. Our Medical Directors are leading specialists in Alzheimer’s disease and geriatric medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. Our residents benefit from the latest in research and best practices, so they can continue to make the best of every day.

Leading the Way in Memory Care

Please call to learn more or to schedule a tour. (314) 542-2500

Good Fellowship Day Save the Date!

Two of the most historic pillars of the Missouri Athletic Club are camaraderie and athletics. The MAC will host Good Fellowship Day on Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Downtown Clubhouse. Good Fellowship Day has been a longstanding event with years of history honoring MAC athletics. What started as the Hall of Health’s Year-End Jamboree in 1933 has blossomed into a full-fledged event featuring fitness classes, competitions, wellness offerings and a complimentary lunch buffet in the Sportsman’s Club. This event is a great way, especially for new Members, to check out athletic, fitness and wellness opportunities at the Downtown Clubhouse, while getting to know other fellow Members through classes and healthy competition. More details to come.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25 | DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE

9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Events and fitness classes 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lunch and drinks

This event is complimentary to attend.

Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Training at SSM Health Physical Therapy

Injury, age or poor physical condition can prevent you from gaining muscle mass. A new technique called Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training may help you increase strength with low-intensity exercise that puts less stress on your joints.

How does BFR Training work?

A certified BFR physical or occupational therapist places a cuff around your arm and/or leg during exercise. It is attached to a compression pump (similar to that used to take blood pressure). The cuff inflates, keeping blood in the muscle and temporarily preventing its flow from the area.

A personalized pressure reading is performed to ensure safe training. The amount of pressure applied will depend on your physical condition, strengthening needs and therapy goals.

During your session, you will perform various exercises, including strength training and aerobic conditioning. As muscles relax and contract, the device maintains constant pressure, allowing you to:

• Achieve overall strength gains

• Do fewer repetitions

• Enhance muscle growth

• Use lighter weights

What Are The Benefits Of BFR Training?

This treatment may help:

• Increase muscle size (hypertrophy) and strength

• Improve cardiovascular capacity

• Decrease joint/tissue stress

Is BFR Training Right For You?

BFR therapy has been shown to be beneficial for:

• Athletes

• Individuals with limited or restricted mobility

• Post-operative rehabilitation patients or those dealing with pain issues

• Patients seeking pre-surgical strengthening

SSM Health Physical Therapy’s certified BFR therapists will expertly customize BFR training as part of your therapy to achieve your specific needs and goals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: SSM Health Physical Therapy - MAC West Clubhouse. Call 314.822.3205 or stop by the clinic for assistance scheduling. We look forward to serving the needs of you and your family!

START THE NEW YEAR WITH YOGA

Build strength, focus, endurance and flexibility through private yoga lessons at the Missouri Athletic Club. Megan Mahley is now offering private yoga lessons at the Downtown Clubhouse. Each lesson will be curated based on Members and their needs. Yoga challenges both the body and mind to align through breath and movement.

For more information or to schedule a session, contact Courtney Hutt at chutt@mac-stl.org.

NEW YEAR, NEW MENUS IN THE 1903 DINING ROOM

The West Clubhouse culinary team released new lunch and dinner menus to reflect the elegance and tradition of the recently renovated 1903 Dining Room. Members can view the fresh lunch and dinner menus at mac-stl.org/ Menus. Be sure to make reservations at the 1903 Dining Room to experience an exceptional and extraordinary dining experience exclusive to Missouri Athletic Club Members. To reserve a table, call 314-539-4444.

Nutrition Counseling

The Downtown Clubhouse welcomes Maggie Dickinson to the fitness team as a nutrition counselor. Dickinson holds many certificates, including “eating for your blood type,” “eating with diabetes” and she specializes in weight loss.

60 min. consult + two check-in sessions | $180

60 min. consult + five check-in sessions | $275 Consultation + meal plan | $200 Follow up check-in session | $50

For more information or to schedule a session with Maggie Dickinson, contact Courtney Hutt at chutt@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4495.

Enjoy discounted prices on themed, Club-favorite meals at the 1903 Dining Room and Stan Musial Grille. The West Clubhouse Culinary Staff will perfectly pair an alcoholic beverage with each offering (for an additional charge). This ongoing promotion will occur each night from Monday to Thursday, exclusively at the West Clubhouse.

REACH WELLNESS GOALS WITH METABOLIC TESTING

The Missouri Athletic Club fitness staff can help determine fitness and wellness goals for Members through metabolic assessment. The active test will explain what heart rate zone is needed to burn carbs for endurance training, burn fat for body composition and the amount of cardio needed. The resting metabolic test will explain how many calories are burned in a day at rest. The two tests help determine calorie restrictions or additions necessary to achieve fitness and wellness goals. The combination provides optimal results!

For more information, please contact Paul Helfrich at 314-539-4453 or phelfrich@mac-stl.org.

Relaxation REST&

Both Clubhouses offer Members a wide selection of massage services from exceptional, trained therapists. Downtown massages are available Tuesday through Friday, and West massages are available seven days a week. Visit mac-stl.org/Massage for a comprehensive list of services available. Call today to book your appointment!

Downtown Athletic Desk: 314-539-4482 West Athletic Desk: 314-539-4433

McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

A HIGHER STANDARD

When you call McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care home, you’ll find more than just a safe, comfortable place to live. You’ll discover a vibrant community full of opportunities to be active, eat well, participate, set goals and live a purposeful life while nurturing meaningful relationships. Residents are passionate about the activities they love — and McKnight Place is passionate about delivering extraordinary service.

With over 30 years of experience in top-quality senior living, McKnight Place knows how to help its residents live fulfilling lives. The professional staff builds trust with residents and their loved ones to let everyone know the day-to-day care will be at a very high level.

Catering to the needs of residents and their families, the staff

works to make life easier and more convenient. Residents can fill their days with an exciting calendar of events with activities ranging from fitness classes and educational workshops to concerts and happy hours.

Life at McKnight Place is full of possibilities for enjoying whatever inspires you and a community where your comfort, health and well-being are at the heart of everything they do. Residents at McKnight Place enjoy exceptional meals prepared by award-winning Executive Chef John Morales. Every dish is expertly crafted with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients while keeping everyone’s nutritional requirements in mind.

McKnight Place has luxury apartments, ranging in size from large suites to one-bedroom apartments. Each unit includes

beautiful crown molding and wood-style flooring, kitchens with custom wood cabinets and granite countertops, full-size refrigerators, spacious bathrooms, large windows providing natural light and nine-foot ceilings.

McKnight Place also has 27 special memorycare suites for senior adults of all cognitive abilities. The suites have been designed to provide a secure and supportive lifestyle that maintains the look, feel and familiarity of each resident’s home.

McKnight Place also features beautifullylandscaped gardens, outdoor spaces and walking paths. The community has all-inclusive services, plus amenities like a theater, art room, greenhouse, and much more. Unlike other senior living communities, McKnight Place does not use points, tiers or levels of care to escalate your fees. McKnight Place offers true, all-inclusive rates that are simple, predictable and worry-free. Predictable pricing is an innovative, all-inclusive fixed-rate program with no buy-in fees.

With local owners on-site, residents and family members with questions or concerns have access to decision makers. They are deeply invested in day-to-day operations and the lives of all concerned. Ownership and management truly care about all of the people and what matters to each and every resident. For more information or to schedule a tour, call (314) 993-3333. As a trusted expert in senior living, McKnight Place is here for you or a loved one any time.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Learn more and register for Youth Program activities and camps online at mac-stl.org/Youth Programs.

SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS

Spring Break Camps and Summer Camps are right around the corner! During Spring Break Camp, children grades K-6 will enjoy

fun-filled days of sports, activities and arts and crafts at the West Clubhouse. Summer Camp is offered for 12 weeks at the West Clubhouse. Campers enjoy a variety of activities that the Missouri Athletic Club has available, such as outdoor and indoor

games, swimming, tennis, the Youth Activity Room and much more. Details will be released on the website in February. Registration will open in March. Visit mac-stl.org/YouthPrograms to stay up to date.

MACTIVITIES IS BACK!

MACtivities will resume at the West Clubhouse beginning Friday, Jan. 6. Registration will open the Monday ahead of the scheduled MACtivities at 12 p.m., and close the day of MACtivities at 4:30 p.m. To register, visit mac-stl.org/ MACtivities.

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

On Monday, Jan. 16, there will be extended Youth Activity Room hours for Martin Luther King Day. Registration opens on Jan. 9 at 12 p.m. To register, visit mac-stl.org/YouthPrograms.

CELEBRATING ST. LOUIS SPORTS

THE 53RD ANNUAL JACK BUCK SPORTS AWARDS PRESENTED BY REDBIRD CARRIERS

The Missouri Athletic Club’s Missouri Room saw a sold-out crowd on Wednesday, Dec. 7 when it was the site of The 53rd Jack Buck Sports Awards presented by Redbird Carriers. The event 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. Every banquet since its inception in 1970 has aired on KMOX Radio.

Maksim Bely, Saint Louis University High School’s ice hockey goalie, was recognized

for his achievements on and off the ice with the Jim Ryan Memorial Trophy. Bruce Affleck, the long-time President of the St. Louis Blues Alumni Association, received the Jack Buck Award from former Blues enforcer Kelly Chase. Although he was unable to be at the event, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado was honored with the Sports Personality of the Year Award. Saint Louis University basketball player Yuri Collins was supported by his family and entire team as he received the Carl O. Bauer Award from coach Travis Ford. Legendary shortstop Ozzie Smith presented Cardinals

broadcaster Mike Claiborne with the Burnes/Broeg Award. Dick Vermeil, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, received the Bob Plager Legends Award from NFL great Orlando Pace.

This annual banquet was established by Missouri Athletic Club member Jack Buck to honor the top St. Louis sports figures. Some of the biggest names in sports history including Bob Gibson, Joe Torre, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Al MacInnis, Jackie JoynerKersee, Brett Hull, Marshall Faulk, Albert Pujols and Kurt Warner have been honored at the event.

TOP ROW: BROADCASTER TOM ACKERMAN HOLDS A Q&A WITH PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME COACH DICK VERMEIL; THE ENTIRE SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM SUPPORTS THEIR TEAMMATE, CARL O. BAUER AWARD RECIPIENT YURI COLLINS; JIM RYAN MEMORIAL TROPHY RECIPIENT MAKSIM BELY POSES WITH BLUES PRESIDENT AND CEO OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS CHRIS ZIMMERMAN AND BLUES OWNER TOM STILLMAN. MIDDLE ROW: FORMER ST. LOUIS BLUES NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER CHARLES GLENN PERFORMS THE “STAR SPANGLED BANNER”; NHL ENFORCER KELLY CHASE PRESENTS THE JACK BUCK AWARD TO PRESIDENT OF THE ST. LOUIS BLUES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BRUCE AFFLECK; SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER YURI COLLINS STANDS NEXT TO BROADCASTER TOM ACKERMAN WHILE HOLDING THE CARL O. BAUER AWARD. BOTTOM ROW: BROADCASTER MIKE CLAIBORNE HOLDS THE BURNES/BROEG AWARD WITH OZZIE SMITH AND MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB PRESIDENT BRENT BEUMER; PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME COACH DICK VERMEIL RECEIVES THE BOB PLAGER LEGENDS AWARD FROM NFL GREAT ORLANDO PACE; MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB GENERAL MANAGER WALLY SMITH ENJOYS HIS LAST JACK BUCK SPORTS AWARDS BEFORE RETIRING IN 2023.

MACSpeaker Series

TAYLOR TWELLMAN

Former U.S. Men’s National Team Player and ESPN’s Lead Soccer Analyst

A Celebration of St. Louis Soccer

Friday, Feb. 17

Downtown Clubhouse

5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Program

$95 for Adults $75 for Associates

$35 for Children (12 and under)

Business attire is required.

To become a sponsor, contact Katie Maurer at kmaurer@mac-stl.org.

Register online at mac-stl.org/events.

Members must cancel reservations 72 hours prior to the event to avoid a charge of 33% of the applicable price. No-shows will be charged in full. Cancellations must be made online or by contacting the MAC Catering Department.

Reminisce on what made St. Louis the soccer capital of the U.S. and look forward to our town’s exciting future with the launch of St. Louis CITY SC. Taylor Twellman, one of the greatest soccer players St. Louis has produced, is ESPN’s lead soccer analyst.

HEAR FROM:

F Al Trost, Lori Chalupny, Ty Keough, Brad Davis and Steve Trittschuh F Representatives from St. Louis City SC

LEARN ABOUT:

F The importance of a strong soccer culture

F What it means to welcome a Major League Soccer team

F St. Louis soccer past, present, and future

SOCCER AT THE MAC

HAVING A BALL WITH

Broadcaster and Former Hermann Award Winner Alexi Lalas Returns to MAC Presented by Mungenast St. Louis and Mungenast & Burkard Alton Toyota

An icon of American soccer is returning to the Missouri Athletic Club on Jan. 6. Before he helped launch the growth in popularity of American soccer as a standout on the U.S. Men’s National Team, Alexi Lalas received the Hermann Trophy in 1991 at the MAC. Lalas will reflect on winning the Hermann Trophy more than 30 years ago, share his thoughts on the World Cup and preview the upcoming MLS season with the addition of St. Louis CITY SC.

The MAC has presented the Hermann Trophy since 1986 to the top male and female collegiate soccer players in the country. Find out who will be crowned soccer’s next rising stars at the MAC Hermann Trophy banquet on Friday, Jan. 6. The top three male and top three female finalists for the award will be invited to the MAC’s Downtown Clubhouse. Make reservations now online at mac-stl.org/events. Contact Jim Wilson at jwilson@mac-stl.org for details.

BASEBALL WRITERS DINNER MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB TO HOST

THE FULL LIST OF AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS:

F Red Schoendienst Medal: Albert Pujols

F Man of the Year: Paul Goldschmidt He’ll also be presented with his MVP award, Silver Slugger and Players Choice Award

F Kile Award: Albert Pujols

F Rookie of the Year: Brendan Donovan

F Meritorious Service to Sports: Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina

For the first time, the Missouri Athletic Club will host the 63rd Annual St. Louis Baseball Writers Dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15. Guests are invited to attend a night of honoring current and former Cardinals with awards from the St. Louis Chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Interviews and roundtables with Cardinals players will highlight the night.

Albert Pujols will receive the Red Schoendienst Medal which honors a person who has been of “Invaluable Service to the Game of Baseball.” Pujols is also the recipient of the Darryl Kile Award which is presented to a Cardinals player chosen by his teammates

for being “… A good teammate, a great friend, a fine father and a humble man.”

The duo who set the all-time record for most starts as an MLB battery, Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina, will receive the Dr. Robert F. Hyland/Rick Hummel Award for “Meritorious Service to Sports.”

The MAC will set the stage for Paul Goldschmidt to be presented with the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for the “St. Louis Baseball Man of the Year” along with his 2022 NL MVP Award, Silver Slugger Award and Players Choice Award.

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F Outstanding Achievement: Nolan Arenado, Ryan Helsley, Oliver Marmol

F Comeback Player of the Year: Miles Mikolas

F Nostalgia Award: Mike Shannon

F Good Guy Award: Rick Hummel

F Minor League Awards: TBA

F Gold Glove winners: Arenado, Donovan We’ll also present the Platinum Glove to Arenado and the team GG award to the Cardinals

PAST PRESIDENT’S DINNER MAC Leaders Celebrate Another Year

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Missouri Athletic Club’s Past Presidents met in the Downtown Clubhouse Art Lounge for the annual Past Presidents’ Dinner. It was a joyous evening as MAC leaders caught up with one another over cocktails and dinner, celebrating their time with the Club throughout the years.

Holidays at the MAC

The Missouri Athletic Club was filled with cheer this holiday season! Members and Associates kicked off December festivities with cocktails and mingling at the Membership Mixer and the annual Associates’ Spirit of Giving Holiday Party. Jolly ol’ St. Nick stopped by the Downtown Clubhouse to share drinks with Members at Cocktails with Santa, while the Apollos sang Christmas carols.

Each year, the annual Breakfast with Santa brings joy to Members’ friends and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clause visited the Downtown Clubhouse on Dec. 3, 10 and 17 to pose for photos and hear children’s Christmas wishes. Attendees lined up for a delicious breakfast buffet and sang along to Christmas carols led by the Apollos. With the lobby decorated to the hilt, trains running and our fabulous gingerbread house display, the Clubhouse was filled with holiday spirit. Santa and Mrs. Clause spread holiday cheer at both Clubhouses, as they also visited the West Clubhouse for Brunch with Santa and Santa’s Workshop.

Employee Holiday Fund

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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1 On Thanksgiving morning, several Members and friends hopped aboard the MAC float for the Ameren Missouri Thanksgiving Day Parade to start their day of festivities.

2 (L–R) Bob Schleich (Vietnam Army veteran) and Pete Genovese (Korean War Marine veteran) give one another “knucks” at the West Haircare Veteran’s Day Kindness.

3 (L–R) Ida Gaut, Lisa Holley (event sponsor), Ken Lutrell (WWII Marine veteran) and Alisa McCulley celebrate veterans at the Veteran’s Day Kindness on Nov. 12. 4 Ida Gaut (right) pampers Chuck Reed (left, Army veteran) at the Veteran’s Day Kindness. 5 (L–R) Alisa McCulley, Les Brucker (WWII Air Force veteran) and Ida Gaut celebrate Veteran’s Day at the West Haircare Salon. 6 (L–R) Cassidy Clark, Mensur Becirovic, Governor Steven Albart, Past Governor Nat Walsh and Maggie Albart volunteered at the Girls on the Run, a CSC charity, 5k on Nov. 12. 7 Missouri Athletic Club Members, Giovanni Romero, Raul Munoz and Jeff Moore delivered approximately 1,800 pounds of donated fresh produce to the Youth & Family Center on Nov. 21. The donation was done on behalf of the MAC in conjunction with the Tom Lange Company. 8 Carson Roth, son of Elizabeth and Jeffery Roth, waits patiently as he receives his first haircut at the West Haircare Salon. 9 (L–R) Pat Corich, Susan Rosenthal and Mary Beth Hughes join together at a holiday breakfast at the West Clubhouse benefiting Books for Kids.