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Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 MARCH 2020 Cherry Diamond STAFF Publisher – Kevin Cantwell Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Robyn Dexter Communications Coordinator – Kelsey Sims Photographer – Daniel von Seckendorff Design – Lilyann Rice General Manager – Wallace L. Smith To advertise, contact Kelsey Sims at 314-539-4459 or ksims@mac-stl.org. The Cherry Diamond Vol. 114/No. 3 (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 Officers Kevin Cantwell – President Tracy Beckette – Vice President John Pennington – Second Vice President Tim Malyszko – Secretary Mark Brandom – Treasurer
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10 Women of Distinction 11 Easter 14 Preservation Foundation Ball 16 MAC Basketball Through the Years 28 Building Improvement Section
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2 Upcoming Events 4 President’s Column 6 General Manager’s Column 7 Membership 12 Dining 18 Youth Programs 20 Athletics 25 Wellness
14 26 Around the Club 30 Clubs Within the Club 32 MAC Past 33 Snapshots
Class of 2020 Tracy Beckette, Mark Brandom, Kevin Cantwell, Tim Malyszko, John Pennington Class of 2021 Gene Frederic III, Daniel Lett, Cheri McLaughlin Jeffery Moore, Nat Walsh Class of 2022 Julie Ahrling, Matt Gross, Angie Minges, Duke Niedringhaus, Aaron Pawlitz
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March
MTS Irish Whiskey Tasting (DT) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Join the Mark Twain Society for a night of whiskey tastings. Price includes tasting, cigars, hors d’oeuvres and garage parking. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $42.50 per person plus gratuity for Mark Twain Society members $46.50 per person plus gratuity for non-Mark Twain Society members and guests
Taste & Tour (WE) THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Introduce a guest to membership at the MAC. Enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers while learning about the Club’s athletic, dining and social offerings from MAC expert staff. Tour the West Clubhouse including the newly renovated fitness facilities. 5:30 p.m. Event is complimentary Register to attend by calling 314-539-4471 or email slipkowitz@mac-stl.org
St. Patrick’s Day Parade (DT) SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Take a ride on the MAC float and pass out candy and goodies to the crowd. 11 a.m. – Depart from Downtown Clubhouse 12 p.m. – Parade begins Register online or contact Katie Maurer at kmaurer@mac-stl.org to ride aboard the float.
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Women of Distinction Luncheon (DT) FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Honor seven St. Louis women for their professional achievements, leadership and character. This year’s honorees are Christine Candio, Theresa Carrington, Kate Ewing, Mary Elizabeth Grimes, Genny Jessee, Katy Vu and Rising Star Katie Shields. 11:15 a.m. – Reception 12 p.m. – Luncheon 12:30 p.m. – Program $60 per person, inclusive
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Easter Egg Hunt (WE) SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Bring the kids for the annual Easter egg hunt at the Club! Hunts will be divided up by age group. Also, enjoy a breakfast buffet, visit with the Easter Bunny, prizes and more. Members are encouraged to bring their own cameras for photos with the bunny. 8-9:45 a.m. – Breakfast buffet 10 a.m. – Egg hunt Adults – $18.95 per person Children (5-12) – $11.95 per child Children (4 and under) – Gratis
Easter Brunch (DT & WE) SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch with the family at either clubhouse. Candy, photos with the Easter Bunny and a petting zoo will take place at the Downtown Clubhouse. Members must bring their own cameras for photos with the Easter Bunny. A photographer will take family portraits in the Downtown Clubhouse’s Art Lounge. Downtown: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. West: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults – $36.95 per person plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $16.95 per child plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis
College Basketball Awards Dinner (DT) MONDAY, APRIL 13 The United States Basketball Writers Association and the Missouri Athletic Club are partnering to present awards for the national male and female players of the year (Oscar Robertson Award and Ann Meyers Drysdale Award), the freshmen players of the year (Wayman Tisdale Award and Tamika Catchings) and men’s and women’s coach of the year. Reservations open March 2 at 10 a.m. 5:45 p.m. $150 per person
Sleight of Hand Wine Dinner (DT) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Save the date for a delicious wine dinner sponsored by the Wine Society. The evening will feature dinner set by Executive Chef Bart paired with wines from Sleight of Hand Wine Cellars. 6:30 p.m. – Reception 7 p.m. – Dinner
Apollos Spring Concert (DT) FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Join the Apollos for dinner and entertainment at their annual Spring Concert! The Apollos will present songs from favorite television shows such as Happy Days, The Adams Family, Bonanza, The Love Boat, Saved by the Bell and more. 6 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. – Program 9:15 p.m. – Afterglow $38.50 per person plus gratuity
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Election Rooftop Happy Hour (DT)
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Mix and mingle with fellow members and the election candidates while enjoying appetizers, drink specials and live music. Invite a guest! 5:30-8:30 p.m. $3 draft beer and bottle domestic $5 draft (craft) and bottle premium wine $5 wells Event is complimentary
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.
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from the president The spring equinox falls on Thursday, March 19. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also the start of the winter season for five board members who have been engaged in leadership roles for the past three years: Mark Brandom, John Pennington, Tracy Beckette, Tim Malyszko and myself. It has been a truly enjoyable time to help set the direction of the Club. I feel we came in when the Club was on a big upswing, and we have been able to stay the course. I mention the above because our annual Board of Governors Election is on May 7. We have made great strides to enhance this event. Electronic voting is now available, but it is not a substitute for this very unique tradition. Past President McCarthy’s column mentioned that our members get to experience MAC democracy in action. The Board has worked hard to make sure our next elected Board of Governors will be assets for the Club. The election process is a true election with winners and losers. But make no mistake that all the qualified people who put their names up for election are winners and are committed to making the MAC the best it can be. If you have not experienced election day downtown, please put this on your calendar. Members voted this past year to make all married couples equal. Maybe your significant other has heard about the election but could not participate in the past because of the bylaws. YOU voted to change that. I would like to see all married couples downtown for election day. I would like to see you both walk through the “storied gauntlet” together. If you voted online, you can still attend and walk through the gauntlet. At the end of the day, we will gather in the Missouri Room and announce the 2020-2021 new Board members. One tradition that continues from the days of Past President McCarthy: fried shrimp will be in abundance, along with other food. By the time you read this article, Phase Two of the West Clubhouse fitness upgrades will be open. The redo was a direct response
to the 2017 member survey, and our goal is to continue to enhance the members’ experience. The Jack Buck Grille upgrade and a functional and professional women’s locker room at the Downtown Clubhouse are on the capital project to-do list. Staff and Board members work together to prioritize and deliver the best value that we can based on the capital resources available. Please continue to use the Club, invite friends and host business functions at your Club. It will only make us stronger and allow us to improve the member experience. I want to thank staff for all they have done while we have had construction work. I recently read an article in the Private Club Advisor where it was stressed that members should treat each other and staff like you would your family. Little things mean a lot. Let’s make sure we respect all the people at the MAC – both staff and members. A thank you here, picking up your towel and putting it in the proper basket, not leaving trash laying around and other proper decorum makes us better. Let’s continue to make the MAC the place you are proud to bring guests. The members spoke with their support of the Preservation Foundation, especially the Robert J. Trulaske Jr. Family Foundation, and we hit our goals. The project to restore the exterior of our beautiful Downtown facility will be rolled out soon. If you get a moment when you are downtown, walk outside and look at the Missouri Athletic Association name embedded into our building. Step back and look at the diamond designs on the top floors. Our building is the Cherry Diamond on Washington Avenue. Your support allows us to give this downtown icon a facelift. Thank you, Todd and Lauren Keske, who were the presenting partners at the Gala. Their support of the Club has provided a remarkable contribution, and they exemplify the MAC tradition of excellence. The exterior of the building will forever be a testament of their commitment. Thank you to all members who have continued to support the Club through
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contributions to this campaign and other needs. The Preservation Foundation is a vital mechanism that continues to allow investments in projects and restorations all year. Our staff was outstanding in organizing the evening of dining, dancing and camaraderie. The MAC is premier, and our staff allows us to boast this without any doubt. On April 3, we will honor six women from the region at the Women of Distinction Luncheon in the Missouri Room. Please call catering to register for this program. Thank you to the Women’s Initiative Group for their work organizing this event. We had the largest number of nominees in this program’s history. On April 13, we will host the United States Basketball Writers Association College Basketball Awards. This is always a sold-out event that highlights the end of the collegiate basketball season. Thank you to the members and organizations that have supported this event through sponsorships and attendance. It has been recognized by past participants as the finest college awards program in the country. Going forward, it will only get better. I have been the chairman of this event for three years. In order for events to continue to evolve and grow, I feel leadership needs to change, and I am honored that Governor Aaron Pawlitz accepted my invitation to be this year’s vice chairman. He will take over my role going forward, and the event will only get better under his leadership. Enjoy the beginning of spring. I look forward to seeing members at one of the many reciprocal golf courses, the 1903 patio, rooftop events downtown, election day, or working out in the West’s new fitness areas. The Missouri Athletic Club is your Club.
Kevin Cantwell, President Missouri Athletic Club
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PAST PRESIDENT MCCARTHY’S COLUMN FROM 2010
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from the general manager By the time you’re reading this, Phase Two out at the West Clubhouse will be up and running and open for our members to enjoy! We closed for the weekend on Feb. 21 and had a grand opening on Feb. 24 to celebrate the new spaces. After many months of work, we unveiled a brand-new spinning studio, new cardio spaces, functional training and group exercise rooms – just to name a few. Comments we’ve been hearing so far have been incredible, and we hope you’ve been loving the new facilities and upgrades. Remember, we will do as many classes as the members want to take, so please talk to our staff. If there’s something we’re not doing that you’d like us to do, let us know. Also, if you want some guest passes to bring some friends with you to try the new facilities out, get with Paul Helfrich and we’ll make arrangements for you to host them. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be dialing in the classes, times and styles to bring you what you want, when you want it. The schedule is fluid at this point. We’ll also be sending out a survey in a little bit, so you can let us know what you think. We just hired a new nutritionist to join us along with our current nutritionist Dave at West, so we’re starting to look at menus and food offerings and see what we can put into the snack bar that will tie in with the whole wellness aspect of the fitness center. Chef Charles, Emma, Darrin, Brian and the team out there have been working hard on bringing that to life, so keep an eye out. It’ll be nice to get back to operations and out of this construction. With summertime
coming, now’s the perfect time to bring your friends out to see the spectacular new facilities. We’ve been talking about an initiation fee increase, but we decided to push that off for a little bit. However, it will be coming at some point down the road, so now’s a great time to talk to your friends and family and get involved in our great Club before summer kicks off. Hats off to Dean Eggerding, president of the MAC’s Preservation Foundation, for all his work this year and helping us with the Robert J. Trulaske Jr. Family Foundation grant. This started with the leadership of Past President Keith Phoenix, carried on over this year by President Kevin Cantwell and culminated on Feb. 15 with the Preservation Foundation Ball. The ball was a grand party that truly was an extravaganza and allowed us to really show off everything that’s great about the MAC. We had a goal of $525,000 and are very happy to report that we surpassed that. We anticipate this project starting sometime in March and concluding five or six months later. As we develop the schedule, we’ll let you know what’s going on, but there should be very minimal inconvenience since all the work is taking place on the exterior of the building. The work to be done includes restoration of wood windows, metal rails, window lintel and sills, terra cotta, granite and limestone. Other planned work includes masonry cleaning and brick water repellent. The outside of the building has been way down the list of priorities for many years, and I didn’t think I’d ever get to see this project completed in my lifetime at the MAC. But
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because of the Trulaske grant and the generous contributions of our members, we’re going to be able to complete a project I recognized needed to happen the day I walked in the door. It’ll be great to have this building shining again, and all of our members can be very proud of the history and support from folks who’ve worked so hard to bring this from possibility to reality. Now that we have this big fundraising effort and Phase Two behind us, it’s back to the drawing board for what’s next. We’ll be doing a survey as an update to our 2017 questionnaire to get your input on the road ahead and what it looks like for the next three to five years down the road. Every dollar is important to us, and we want to make sure we’re delivering programs, services and facilities that are not only going to keep you happy as our current members, but also attract members who haven’t joined yet. The Planning Committee is back in full gear as we start working on our agenda for next year and all the projects coming up. If you have any suggestions or thoughts, feel free to shoot an email to me or anybody on the Planning Committee. We always enjoy hearing member input and comments on the Club and where money can and should go in the future.
Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club
The ball was a grand party that truly was an extravaganza and allowed us to really show off everything that’s great about the MAC. We had a goal of $525,000 and are very happy to report that we surpassed that.
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Welcome Adam Belky of Rodemyer-Christel was proposed by Gary Sextro.
Deborah Besserman (Richard Miller) of Besserman Law LLC was proposed by Eric Evans.
NE W M E M BE R S F ROM D ECE M BE R! Bart Day (Julie Marie Day) of Lutheran Church Extension Fund was proposed by John Kotovsky. Christopher Eckrich, self-employed, was proposed by John Eckrich.
Katherine Bodine (Zachary Bodine) of Edward Jones was proposed by Mark Bahn.
Mark Graham (Darla Graham) of Stifel Bank was proposed by Tim Malecek.
Chris Borders (Michaela Lunsford) of Stifel was proposed by Joe Wiss.
Fred Grossman (Kristin Grossman) of Balke Brown Transwestern was proposed by Travis Neel.
Matthew Burke (Cheryl Burke) of Ameriprise Financial was proposed by Kevin Cantwell. Katie Clark (Tony Clark) of Mercedes-Benz St. Louis was proposed by Dean Eggerding. Norm Conley (Christine Conley) of J.A. Glynn was proposed by Daniel Ferry, Jr. Robert Croghan (Stephanie Croghan) of Croghan & Croghan was proposed by Todd Hamby.
Zach Hadler of Polsinelli was proposed by Kevin Hogan. Kelly Kordick of ServPro was proposed by Julie Ahrling. Andrew Lesinski (Sarah Lesinski) of Savoy Properties was proposed by John Pennington. Nicholas Lovejoy of Lewis Rice LLC was proposed by David Sweeney.
Steve Mandeville of Maryville University was proposed by Tony Spratte. James McKittrick (Joanie Jacques) of Univar Solutions was proposed by Tom Dunn. Bryce Rawers of Home Service Oil Company was proposed by Zachary Mangelsdorf. Anthony Sausville (Teresa Sausville) of Stifel was proposed by Tim Malecek. Harry Schumacher (Roberta Schumacher) of Edward Jones was proposed by Laurie Marchel.
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Taste & Tour Shares a Sample of Club Life On March 12, the Club will host a Taste & Tour event to give prospective members a taste of the MAC membership experience. Guests will enjoy a complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres while learning about the Club’s athletic, dining and social offerings, such as the Glen Echo Full Membership program. Guests will also participate in a tour of the West Clubhouse including the newly renovated fitness facilities. Thursday, March 12, 5:30 p.m. West Clubhouse Register online or contact Samantha Lipkowitz at slipkowitz@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4471.
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2020 CLUB ELECTION CALENDAR VOTING TIMES Thursday, May 7 Regular voting – 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Downtown Clubhouse Art Lounge 3-6 p.m. – Gauntlet 7:30 p.m. – Results announced in Missouri Room; member party in Missouri/Eads Room immediately following.
Election Rooftop Happy Hour Thursday, April 30 F 5:30-8:30 p.m. F Downtown Clubhouse Rooftop Mix and mingle with fellow members, meet the 2020 Board of Governor candidates, enjoy live music and indulge in delicious food and drink specials, including $3 draft beer and domestic bottles; $5 craft draft beer, premium bottles and wine; $5 well drinks. Bring a spouse, date or guests to enjoy this MAC tradition and exceptionally fun evening. The event is free to attend!
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ANNOUNCING THE 2020
WOMEN OF DISTINCTION HONOREES Attend the luncheon on Friday, April 3 at 11:15 a.m. F $60 per person F Make reservations online or call 314-539-4470. Since 2011, the Missouri Athletic Club has annually honored local women who have been revolutionary in business, civic engagement, philanthropic programs and mentorship. The honorees have made a significant impact in many ways, but mostly through demonstrating excellence, growth, grit and empathy. In 2020, the MAC will continue the tradition of honoring six women as well as one Rising Star, a woman 35 or younger who is leading the next generation of professional women to new heights. This event is open to the public. CHRISTINE CANDIO, FACHE President and CEO of St. Luke’s Hospital Christine Candio was appointed president and chief executive officer of St. Luke’s Hospital in January 2015. Prior to joining St. Luke’s, she served more than six years as CEO of Inova Alexandria Hospital in northern Virginia and as senior vice president of Inova Health System. She began her career as a nurse and rose through the ranks, gaining extensive healthcare operations and leadership experience in acute and outpatient settings. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a past chairman of the American College of Healthcare Executives and received the 2019 ACHE Gold Medal Award in addition to numerous other honors. THERESA CARRINGTON CEO of Ten by Three, International Speaker, Author and Mentor In her business, Theresa Carrington pioneered a method, 10x3, to empower those who live in extreme poverty to help improve their living situation. This method consists of purchasing 10 products a month from artisans living in poverty at Prosperity Wages® for three years and requiring those artisans to invest in three businesses. This method has helped more than 8,000 people in seven countries to exit poverty. Part of her model is patent-pending, and her work was recognized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. In June of 2018, she was tapped by the United States Department of State to council various 10 F Cherry Diamond F MAR 2020
departments within the Government of Nepal, including the Ministry of Industry and Department of Cottage and Small Industries. KATE EWING Director of Strategic Business Development and Marketing at Sandberg Phoenix Kate Ewing serves as the Director of Strategic Business Development and Marketing for the St. Louis-based law firm, Sandberg Phoenix, where her primary focus is to drive business results through developing and implementing marketing, communications and business development strategies for the firm. As a certified yoga instructor, Kate strives to take her practice from the mat to the office daily. Outside of work, Kate serves on several local charitable boards and committees, with an emphasis on cancer research funding, arts and education, and re-entry services. She also mentors female entrepreneurs in several areas including securing funding, creating business plans and implementing marketing strategies. MARY ELIZABETH GRIMES Marian Middle School President Mary Elizabeth Grimes, the president of Marian Middle School, has developed a top-flight team at the school for girls coming from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds. She was elected president of the school in 2013 and since, she has changed the life trajectory of more than 220 women in the St. Louis area, resulting in a 97 percent graduation rate from high school. Before coming to Marian Middle School, she served as the State Director at the Greater Missouri Chapter of the March of Dimes, the President of Forward Vision, the Director of Marketing for BJC Healthcare and Management and more. GENNY JESSEE Executive Director of the June Jessee Memorial Foundation After experiencing the death of her 3-year-old daughter due to multiple complex neurological conditions, Genny Jessee and her husband felt a call to help others that were caring for kids with
the same abnormalities. They created the June Jessee Memorial Foundation in honor of their daughter to help parents in need of medicine, equipment or even a night out. In 2018, Jessee joined the St. Louis Children's Hospital Friends Board and has led efforts in membership, volunteerism and service as well as in fundraising. KATY VU Senior VP, CFO of Bunzl Katy Vu is the Chief Financial Officer of Bunzl North America, covering the USA, Canada and Mexico. Previously she was the General Manager for Bunzl Central and Eastern Europe, based in Budapest and oversaw six companies in five countries. Prior to this, Katy was the Head of Internal Audit for Bunzl plc, delivering more than 60 audits annually across 31 countries. Katy qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG London where she worked for six years with large multi-national clients in aerospace, mining and retail. She also holds a First-Class Honours (summa cum laude) in Economics and International Development from Bath University. KATIE SHIELDS, RISING STAR Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Saint Louis University In her seven years as head coach, Katie Shields has guided the Saint Louis University women’s soccer program to the top of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The 2019 Billikens captured A-10 regular-season and tournament titles and advanced to the NCAA Championship for a second consecutive season, earning Shields a second A-10 Coach of the Year award in as many years. SLU won 17 games in 2019 to lift its four-year (2016-19) total to 64 victories, the most of any A-10 team during that period. Her teams also have excelled in the classroom; three Billikens earned Academic All-Conference honors in 2019, matching a program record. Shields acts as a mentor for the young women on her team and in the community. She volunteers with several organizations such as Special Needs Soccer Association of St. Louis and Girls on the Run.
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This Easter
Easter Egg Hunt at West On Saturday, April 11, from 8-9:45 a.m. the West Clubhouse will serve up a delicious breakfast buffet, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. for the youngsters. The event will feature an appearance by the Easter Bunny, prizes and more! Bring a camera to capture the memories. Adults – $18.95 per person, plus service charge Children (5-12) – $11.95 per child, plus service charge Children (4 and under) – Gratis Call 314-539-4490 or email epranger@mac-stl.org to register.
Easter Brunch Downtown On Easter Sunday, April 12, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Downtown Clubhouse will offer its traditional Easter Brunch featuring a petting zoo, appearance by the Easter Bunny and candy. Kent Miller Photography will take family photos in the Art Lounge. Seating times: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Petting zoo: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Professional family photos: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Adults – $36.95 per person, plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $16.95 per child, plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis Call 314-539-4470 or email downtownevents@mac-stl.org to register.
Easter Brunch West That same day, the West Clubhouse will also offer a delicious Easter Brunch. Make reservations for these popular events early. Adults - $36.95 per person, plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $16.95 per child, plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis Call 314-539-4490 or email epranger@mac-stl.org to reserve your table.
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The Downtown and West Clubhouses will each feature dining specials throughout Lent. The Jack Buck Grille at the Downtown Clubhouse will offer an expanded seafood menu. The West Clubhouse will serve a modified buffet on Friday nights featuring more Lentfriendly foods such as mussels, hot smoked salmon and fried cod. The buffet will also offer many of the standard kid-friendly items such as grilled cheese and pizza. The buffet prices are $8.99 for kids and $24.99 for adults.
WHAT’S ON THE MENU? The Jack Buck Grille will be hosting a variety of different events throughout the month of March. Call 314-539-4417 to reserve your table.
MARCH MADNESS AT THE MAC Come watch the games with fellow members. The Grille will feature gameday beer and wine specials.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCH BUFFET Saturday, March 14
Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day buffet in the Rendezvous Room consisting of corn beef and cabbage and other Irish fare after the Downtown parade.
BATTLEHAWKS GAME DAY Saturday, March 21 F 4 p.m.
Gather in the Jack Buck Grille before and after the XFL BattleHawks’ game and enjoy ice cold beer and football fare. There will be a $15 buffet starting at 2 p.m.
TOM KELLY RETURNS
Saturday, March 28 F 7-10 p.m. Stop by the Jack Buck Grille for a cocktail, appetizer or dinner and watch Tom Kelly perform. 12 F Cherry Diamond F MAR 2020
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ART
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On Friday, Jan. 24, members gathered at the Downtown Clubhouse to see the unveiling of a new painting and participate in an Art Scavenger Hunt. This event invited members to dive deeper into the extensive collection of art that is displayed at the Club. Using clues, attendees searched for 15 paintings located throughout the Clubhouse.
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JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE FOUNDATION
CSC Check Presentation The Charitable Society for Children presented checks to their 2019 CSC Charities, The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, Books for STL Kids and Midtown Community Services, on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the West Clubhouse. Members enjoyed a prime rib dinner with a menu prepared by Chef Charles and his staff.
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Leaving a Legacy
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Do You Have a Will? An Estate Plan? Amazingly, more than 50 percent of adults in the United States do not have a will or an estate plan, and many wills and estate plans have not been updated in many years. Writing wills and estate plans and updating them takes time and can be expensive, but one easy and inexpensive way to ensure that your heirs and favorite charities receive assets at the time of your death is through beneficiary designations. Beneficiary designations are easy to make and easy to change. In order to leave a lasting legacy here at your Club, please consider designating the MAC or one of its three foundations (Preservation, Sports and Arts) as a beneficiary on one of your retirement accounts (IRAs, 401ks, 403bs, etc.) or a life insurance policy.
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On Saturday, Feb. 15, members and their guests donned their best dresses and tuxedos for an elegant night of cocktails, dinner, philanthropy and dancing at the Preservation Foundation Ball. The night began with a cocktail reception, followed by a presentation from President Cantwell. Next came a four-course meal prepared by Chef Bart consisting of favorites such as Waldorf-style lobster cocktail, prosciuttowrapped asparagus, seared foie gras, cinnamon hazelnut espresso tower and much more. While attendees enjoyed a memorable evening in the grand Missouri Room, the mission of the event was kept at the front of everyone’s minds. The Preservation Foundation held the ball to honor and thank donors who have contributed to the exterior restoration, and raise the remaining funds needed to begin restoring the Downtown Clubhouse exterior. During the fund-a-need portion of the evening, members showed their overwhelming dedication and support for the preservation of the beloved and historic Clubhouse, raising enough to begin the project later this spring. As the evening drew to a close, guests flooded the dance floor while the band FatPocket played upbeat tunes. A most heartfelt thank you to Presenting Partners Todd and Lauren Keske as well as the Robert J. Trulaske Family Foundation, the Stifel Foundation and all who have donated to support this effort! For a full list of donors, please visit the website. 14 F Cherry Diamond F MAR 2020
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the Cherry Diamond were achieved by the fast basket ball team of the season of 1902-03. Under the management of Marion F. Parker, the team representing the Missouri Athletic Club went into the game with a vim, and speedily demonstrated their superiority over all the other similar organizations of the city. In the city league they took the lead early in the race, and retained it all season.” 16 F Cherry Diamond F MAR 2020
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The very first issue of the Cherry Diamond magazine, which was printed in August 1903, dedicated significant space to one of the Club’s oldest endeavors: basketball. The sport of basketball and its enthusiastic players have been a crucial part of the Club’s history since its humble beginnings nearly 120 years ago. Over the years, countless players have graced the courts of the Downtown and West Clubhouses, from Division I athletes to international players to guys who just love the game and want to spend time on the court. Today, the MAC hosts basketball open age and over 40 leagues year-round, with more than 400 players on the active Club basketball list. The season kicks off every fall, with games from September through early December. After the holidays, the winter leagues pick up in
January and go through mid-March. Assistant athletic director Rick Schneider says they currently have 122 active players, with 300 on the pick-up list. This winter’s over 40 league is made up of six teams that play on Wednesday nights, with another five teams playing Monday and Tuesday nights in the open league. “A few years ago, we switched up our leagues where instead of me, Jeff Tuhro or Scott Mattingly putting teams together, we do a draft,” Schneider said. “[The players] get so into it. We choose captains, and then it’s just like fantasy sports where we go through ‘til everyone’s off the list.” Though competition on the court can be fierce, the longstanding MAC camaraderie is never far away. Carter Alexander, one of the captains, noted that though he’s relatively
new to St. Louis, he was welcomed into the basketball leagues right away. “[The guys] compete hard, but at the end of the day we’re all friends,” he said. “We all come down to the Jack Buck Grille and have a drink, hang out and enjoy each other’s company.” Past President and captain Brent Kaniecki called the camaraderie with other basketball players “tremendous.” “We end up down in the Jack Buck Grille after [our games], which is probably the highlight of both leagues,” he said. “I’ve met some of my best friends here.” On top of their dedication to each other, MAC basketball players’ dedication to the game is steadfast, Schneider said. “They’re playing pick-up at West on Mondays and Wednesdays, pick-up Downtown Thursday and Friday, and then Saturday there’s a game at both locations,” he said. “They just love to play.” During the months of March and April, MAC basketball leagues are in the thick of their double-elimination style tournament. In the middle of that, the Club hosts its yearly basketball banquet for the players,
slated for Monday, April 6 this year. Awards will be handed out, from the goofy “worst free throw percentage” award to the rookie of the year award to the more prestigious Bill Daake award, named after a beloved
MAC basketball player who was all about sportsmanship. After the tournament wraps up in midApril, the MAC’s traveling teams hit the road. Five teams made up of more than 50 players will travel to Las Vegas for the North American Association of Club Athletic Directors Basketball Tournament later in the spring, where they’ll compete in five different divisions. For those who’ve been a part of the MAC basketball scene, every day on the court is something special. Former Governor Gerry Burns said that though he plays on three other half-court leagues, the MAC ones are his favorites. “It’s all about the camaraderie here and the quality of guys — and the quality of ball, for that matter,” he said. “I wouldn’t miss it.” Former Governor and longtime MAC basketball player Gary Sextro feels the same way. “I joined the club in 1976, so if you do the math, that’s about 43 years,” he said. “[These are] a great group of guys. We have a camaraderie that’s something special.”
USBWA COLLEGE BASKETBALL AWARDS presented by Tom Lange Company
Monday, April 13, 5:45 p.m. F
AWARDS PRESENTATION Oscar Robertson Award National Male Player of the Year Ann Meyers Drysdale Award National Men’s Freshman of the Year Wayman Tisdale Award National Men’s Freshman of the Year Tamika Catchings Award National Women’s Freshman of the Year Henry Iba Award Men’s Coach of the Year
Zion Williamson
2019 Oscar Robertson Trophy Award Winner
Women’s Coach of the Year Award $150 per person, all-inclusive F Reservations for MAC members open Monday, March 2 F Call 314-539-4470 or register online. Cherry Diamond F MAR 2020 F 17
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Celebrate SP R ING BR E A K CAMP MAC SPRING BREAK
March 17-19 F 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Gather at the West Clubhouse this March for Camp MAC Spring Break. During Camp MAC at the West Clubhouse, children in grades K-6 will enjoy fun-filled days of tennis and squash lessons, games, arts and crafts. Space is limited. Register per day. F Members: $35 per day F Members’ Guests: $45 per day Register online or email Youth Programs coordinator Bobby Thornton at rthornton@mac-stl.org.
MAD SCIENCE SECRET AGENT LAB March 17-19 F 1-4 p.m. Journey into the world of detection, spy science and forensics. Over the course of three days, campers ages 6-13 will experience all kinds of cool science and take home a scientific project each day of this camp. Optional lunch will be provided for $8 at 12 p.m. F Members: $115 F Members’ Guests: $130 Register online or email Youth Programs coordinator Bobby Thornton at rthornton@mac-stl.org.
SWING INTO SPRING Get kids ready for summer with clinics instructed by St. Louis Golf Lessons. March 23 and 30 & April 6, 13 and 20 F West Clubhouse Gym F $105 per child
LITTLE BIRDIES GOLF CLINICS 4:30-5:30 p.m. F 3-6-year-olds
5:30-6:30 p.m. F 7-11-year-olds
This five-week program incorporates fundamentals along with basic swing technique for the full swing and short game for kids. Instructors use game-based learning methods to help instill a love for the game and more skills needed for a lifetime of success in the sport.
This five-week program is a great pre-season refresher. Classes include full-swing fundamentals, basics of putting, chipping and pitching. They mix technique instruction along with skill-building games and contests. Whether a beginner or just looking for a refresher, this is a fun way to learn golf indoors.
Register online.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $10 per week savings!
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SUMMER WARM UP GOLF CLINICS
Register online.
MAC Members can register for Summer Camp MAC or Preschool Camp between now and March 31 and receive $10 per week savings! Offer is only available for Summer Camp MAC and Preschool Camp. Visit the MAC website to learn more or register.
Full or Half Day Fun Friday Themes
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Team Spirit Day
June 22-26
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
June 29-July 3
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bike Clinic Day
A DV EN T U R E DAY T R I P S
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wild & Wacky
CAMP MAC
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Get Outside
PRESCHOOL CAMP
June 15-19
WEEK 4
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoo Animals
June 8-12
WEEK 3
9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pajama Day Outside Field Day Talent Show
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sports
June 1-5
WEEK 2
July 13-17
WEEK 8
July 27-31
9 a.m.-12 p.m. All About Safety
July 20-24
Aug. 3-7
Aug. 10-14
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Parent BBQ
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ice Cream Day
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Back to School
WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11 WEEK 12
9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Superhero Day Christmas in July Fire Truck Visit Camp Olympics
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Heroes/Princesses
July 6-10
WEEK 7
SPECIAL INTEREST CAMPS
Red Ball (T, W, Th) Red Ball (T, W, Th) Orange Ball (M-F)4 Intermediate High/Peak/Varsity Prep (M-Th)5
Ages 5-7 Ages 5-7 Ages 7-10 Ages 10-14 Ages 11-14
All Ages 12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m.
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m.
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m.
TENNIS
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m.
SQUASH - TBD
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m.
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m.
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m.
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m. Tennis High, Peak or Varsity Performance members will have the option to select a level during registration. At MICDS. Match play for High Performance is on Fridays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the West Clubhouse. Note: Squash Camps include Memorial Day May 28. All other camps pro-rated for Tues.-Fri. 5
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12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m.
¹Must be invited back after first week of program. ²Preschool campers must be ages 3-5 and fully potty trained. Themes of the week are listed. 3 Squash Camp level determined by Pro and based on age and ability. 4 Tennis Future Stars, Tournament Green or Intermediate members will have an option to select a level during registration.
TBD3
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m.
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m.
Lacrosse Camp Grades 1-6 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Basketball Camp Grades 1-3 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Basketball Camp Grades 4-8 1-4 p.m. Golf Camp Ages 6-12 9-11 a.m. 9-11 a.m. 9-11 a.m. Little Birdies Golf Camp Ages 3-6 1-2 p.m. Yoga Camp Ages 4-8 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m.
S P E C I A LT Y S P O R T S C A M P S
Crayola World Art Camp Grades K-3 1-4 p.m. MAC Art Camp Grades 4-8 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Rocketry Camp Grades 8-12 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Little Vet School Ages 4-10 9 a.m.-12 p.m. American Girl Doll Ages 4-10 1-4 p.m. Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Robotics Ages 4-10 1-4 p.m. Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Minecraft Camp Ages 4-10 1-4 p.m. Overnight at the Zoo Ages 8-14 Sat., June 27 Camp Out Overnight Ages 8-14 Sat., July 18 Little Ninja’s Academy Ages 5-10 1-4 p.m. Bully Proofing -Youth Self Defense Ages 11-14 1-4 p.m. Basics of Staying Home Alone Ages 10-14 Th. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Babysitting 101 Ages 12-15 Th. 1-4 p.m. Counselor In Training (C.I.T.) Ages 11-14 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Great Outdoors Ages 8-13 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore STL Ages 6-13 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Waterpark Week Ages 7-13 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Grades K-6 Grades K-6
Half Day Ages 3-52 Theme of the Week
May 26-291
WEEK 1
SUMMER YOUTH PROGR AMS
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SWIM AND DIVE
Please visit the team site penguins.swimtopia.com for more detailed information and for registration.
DIVE — WEST CLUBHOUSE DIVE TEAM
Register children ages 5-18 for the MAC’s Dive Team. Practices are Monday-Friday mornings. Meets occur on Saturday mornings starting at 9 a.m. There are typically three dive meets and one dive conference meet. Contact Nikki Hostnik at nikki@ehostnik.com.
SWIM — DOWNTOWN YOUTH LEARN-TO-SWIM CLINIC
Instructed by head swim coach Lauren Fonseca and assistant swim coaches for beginner swimmers ages 4-5. Swimmers will work to become comfortable in the water and learn floating, breathing and basic swimming techniques. F April 11-May 16 F Saturday mornings | 8:30-9:15 a.m. F $60 per person for six-week clinic Contact Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 or rschneider@mac-stl.org for more information.
SWIM TEAM SPRING WARM-UP
SWIM — WEST CLUBHOUSE PENGUIN SWIM TEAM
The MAC Swim Team is a fun yet competitive team for children ages 5-18. Practice is offered five days a week and weekly meets are held on Monday nights.
PUFFIN SWIM TEAM
The Puffin Pre-team is for younger swimmers (ages 3-5) who cannot yet swim the full length of the pool. The six-week Puffin Pre-team season offers practice two or three days a week and starts on Tuesday, June 4.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
For all families returning from the 2019 team (all participants and siblings), registration opens March 2. All 2019 Penguin and Puffin swim team members and their siblings will be guaranteed a spot on the 2020 team if registered before open enrollment begins on April 6. For new families, registration opens April 6 and ends on May 18 for ages 12 and under and on June 8 for ages 13 and over. The season begins on Wednesday, May 27.
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SWIM TEAM MEET DATES
May 26 - Meet and Greet May 27 - First day of practice June 1 - Penguin meet; time trials June 2 - First day of Puffins June 8 - Home swim meet June 15 - Home swim meet June 22 - Home swim meet June 29 - Away swim meet July 6 - Away swim meet July 10 - Away conference 11 and up July 11 - Home conference 10 and under July 13 - Swim banquet
CONTACT
For registration questions, contact Janet Jones at 314-539-4444 ext. 7430 or jjones@mac-stl.org. For general team questions, contact Stephanie Reh at msreh@sbcglobal.net.
Led by head swim coach Lauren Fonseca and assistant swim coaches for ages 6 and up. A great way to prep your swimmer for the Summer Swim Team Season. You do not have to be on a MAC swim team to participate. F April 11-May 16 F Saturday mornings | 9:30-10:15 a.m. F $60 per person for six-week clinic Contact Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 or rschneider@mac-stl.org for more information.
CONTACT
For more information, contact Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 or rschneider@mac-stl.org.
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SUMMER 2020
A D U LT T E N N I S ADULT BEGINNER CLINIC F $72 (guest: $88) F Session 1: June 8-29 F Session 2: July 6-27 F Session 3: Aug. 3-24 F Monday, 11-12 p.m. ADULT CARDIO TENNIS CLASSES F $18 per session (Guest: $22) F June 2-Aug. 28 F Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. F Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. F Wednesday, 8-9 a.m. F Thursday, 7-8 p.m. F Friday, 10-11 a.m. MEN’S AFTERNOON WORKOUT F $18 per session F June 3 – Aug. 26 F Wednesdays, 2:30-4 p.m.
MEN’S MATCHMAKER (all levels of play) To get a tennis match arranged with another member, contact Scott Stutz, 314-539-4411. LADIES’ INTERCLUB PRACTICES F $30 per session F May 26-Aug. 27 F Women’s Gold: Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m. F Women’s 3.5: Tuesday, 9-10:30 a.m. F Women’s 3.0: Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m. F Women’s Summer C: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. LADIES’ INTERCLUB MATCH PLAY Compete in doubles against other area teams. Matches are scheduled on Friday mornings. To register for interclub practices or learn more information, contact Scott Stutz for more information at 314-539-4411.
Junior Tennis Spring Session Four March 2-April 5
RED BALL 1 (AGES 6-8) AND RED BALL 2 (AGES 4-6) F $100 F Monday, 4-5 p.m. F Friday, 4-5 p.m. F Saturday, 9-10 a.m. F Sunday, 9-10 a.m.
HIGH PERFORMANCE (AGES 10-14)* F $200 F (UTR 1-2 Beginning Tournament Player) F Monday, 5-7 p.m. F Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. F Pro approval required.
ORANGE BALL 1 AND 2 (AGES 8-11)* F $100 (Monday-Friday) F $150 (Saturday) F Monday, 4-5 p.m. F Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. F Friday, 4-5 p.m. F Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.
PEAK PERFORMANCE (AGES 11-18)* F $200 F (UTR 3 or higher) F Monday, 5-7 p.m. F Thursday, 5-7 p.m. F Pro approval required.
GREEN BALL (8-11)* F $150 F Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m. F Thursday, 4:30-6 p.m. F Pro approval required.
ELITE F $30 F Pro approval required. Half price if you participate in one day of Peak Performance. F Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE (AGES 11-14) F $100 F Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. F Friday, 5-6 p.m. F Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. F Sunday, 10-11 a.m. VARSITY PREP (AGES 14-18)* F $150 F Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. F Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. *Match play included if in class during the week. MATCH PLAY SCHEDULE F Saturdays F Peak Performance/Varsity – 1:30-3 p.m. F High Performance – 3-4:30 p.m. F Orange Ball/Green Ball – 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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SPORTS Shorts
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Pickleball Summer Programming
Junior PGA
BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLASS F June 1-Aug. 31 F Monday, 11:30-12:30 p.m. F $10 per session (guests, to be registered by a member, $15)
COUPLES NIGHT F June 5-Aug.28 F Friday, 6-8 p.m. F $15 per time (guests, to be registered by a member, $20)
IMPROVERS PICKLEBALL CLASS F June 2-Aug. 27 F Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. F Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. F $10 per session (guests, to be registered by a member, $15)
PICKLEBALL BASH The Pickleball Bash is pickleball play lead by Dave Schwent who mixes-andmatches players throughout the evening. All levels are welcome. F June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Aug. 8 and 29 F Saturday, 6-8 p.m. F $15 per time (guests, to be registered by a member, $20)
The MAC is fielding teams for the 2020 PGA Junior League. Kids ages 7-16 will learn the game of golf from LPGA and PGA professionals in this fun and social league. Expect to have four practices and play six matches against other teams. The cost is $275. For more information or to register, visit PGAJuniorLeague.com.
ADVANCED LEAGUE F June 4-Aug. 27 F Thursday, 1-2:30 p.m. F $10 per session (guests, to be registered by a member, $15)
Sign Up for the 2020 MAC Double Elimination Basketball Tournament Registration runs until March 13. Register early as space is limited. Games begin the week of March 23, and the tournament will run around four weeks. Games will take place primarily on Tuesday and Thursday nights each week with a few Monday nights in the mix at the Downtown Clubhouse. Those who participate in the tournament will not be charged to attend the annual basketball banquet. The cost is $70 per person. Register online.
To sign up, contact Dave Schwent at dschwent@mac-stl.org.
Free Tennis and Pickleball Court Time! — June 3-Aug. 26
All full members are invited to enjoy free court time on Wednesdays between 6:30-9 p.m. To reserve a free court time, please call the West Pro Shop at 314-539-4413. Court may not be booked more than one week in advance.
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SQUASH MISSOURI STATE SQUASH FINALS “B” final: Umair Iqbal v. Deena Iqbal
In the “B” finals, father Umair Iqbal took on his daughter Deena “the Smiling Assassin” Iqbal in a classic showdown. While Umair fought hard, it seemed the student had surpassed her teacher as Deena took down her father in three games.
“A”: final: Preston Amos v. Ethan Oetter
The MAC’s Amos looked to defend his title as he headed into the “A” finals. After a hard-fought first game, it looked like he might have an easy time of repeating last year’s success, however, Raquet Club (RC)’s Ethan Oetter had other plans, tying it up in the second game. Unfortunately for him, Amos returned with a vengeance, and after two-hard fought battles, he claimed the title.
Ladies final: Meg Pruett v. Deena Iqbal
MAC Crushes Junior Bronze Tournament MAC Squash Junior Team cleaned up at the St. Louis Junior Bronze Tournament, which was held at the West Clubhouse on Feb. 1. ABOVE LEFT: FROM THE BU13 CATEGORY, MAC’S WILL FRANK (FINALIST) POSES WITH RC’S GROVER GOFFSTEIN (WINNER). ABOVE RIGHT: CJ GOOT (WINNER) POSES WITH SAMEER SHAFQAT (FINALIST) BOTH FROM THE MAC. RIGHT: WILL FRANK (MAC BU13 FINALIST) POSES WITH YOUNGER BROTHER MAX FRANK (MAC BU11 WINNER).
MAC ladies’ squash standout Meg Pruett faced RC’s Deena Iqbal in a muchanticipated match. In the first game, Pruett raced to a quick lead, but Iqbal came from behind and took the lead. The second game saw another win for Iqbal. True to her nickname, Iqbal, the “Smiling Assassin,” took the third match and won the competition.
“C” final: Sameer Shafqat v. Jon Keating
MAC’s Sameer Shafqat was looking to take his first Missouri State title as he took on RC’s Jon Keating. After a close game, Keating pulled ahead for the win. In game two, Keating got an early lead, but Shafquat quickly came back. Unfortunately, Keating came back and won. The third ended in a similar fashion, and Keating won the title.
“D” final: Dan Tlapek v. Brett Siegfried
In the “D” finals, Dan Tlapek of the MAC took on Brett Siegfried, both playing in their first State Championship final. This match went the full distance, making it to five games. After a few exciting games, Siegfried took the title in the last game. Thanks to everyone for a great day of squash, and congratulations to the new Missouri State 2020 Champions.
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MAC MEMBERS:
BE PART OF ARCH MADNESS PREMIUM ALL-SESSION TICKETS, VIP HOSPITALITY AREAS AND SPONSOR RECOGNITION ARE INCLUDED.
$10,000 GOLD SPONSORSHIP • • • • •
12 all-session tickets in premium center-court seats $1,500 food/beverage credit in Bommarito Automotive Group Lounge 12 VIP gifts – limited edition Arch Madness 30th anniversary item/wearable Sponsor recognition via ribbon-board LED scroll at Enterprise Center and listing in tournament printed materials (game programs plus event programs for Coach-of-the-Year Luncheon and Presidents Hall of Fame Breakfast) *Two hotel rooms at Missouri Athletic Club downtown St. Louis (two three-night stays)
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$5,000 SILVER SPONSORSHIP • • • • •
Eight all-session tickets in premium center-court seats $600 food/beverage credit in Bommarito Automotive Group Lounge Eight VIP gifts – limited edition Arch Madness 30th anniversary item/wearable Sponsor recognition via ribbon-board LED scroll at Enterprise Center and listing in tournament printed materials (game programs plus event programs for Coach-of-the-Year Luncheon and Presidents Hall of Fame Breakfast) *One hotel room at Missouri Athletic Club downtown St. Louis (one three-night stay)
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$2,500 BRONZE SPONSORSHIP • • • •
Four all-session tickets in premium center-court seats $250 food/beverage credit in Bommarito Automotive Group Lounge Four VIP gifts – limited edition Arch Madness 30th anniversary item/wearable Sponsor recognition via ribbon-board LED scroll at Enterprise Center and listing in tournament printed materials (game programs plus event programs for Coach-of-the-Year Luncheon and Presidents Hall of Fame Breakfast)
For more information, contact Najah Fennoy at (314) 539-4448 or nfennoy@mac-stl.org
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SAVE THE DATE FOR WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEK Join fellow members of the Club for a week celebrating women’s fitness and health May 11-15. Following Mother’s Day, members can look forward to a week of fitness classes, personal training, a happy hour and more.
YO G A A N D B A R R E AT T H E M A C
YOGA 101
Everyone has to start somewhere! In Yoga 101, instructor Megan Mahley will introduce students to fundamental posture alignment principles to encompass a safe practice. If you are new to yoga, this class will build strength, flexibility and endurance as you challenge your body and mind. F Wednesdays at 7 a.m. F Downtown Clubhouse 7th floor F Register online via the Downtown Fitness Calendar.
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In this class, instructor Natalie teaches high-intensity movements that blend yoga, pilates and barre to create long, lean muscles. F Mondays at 6 p.m. F Wednesdays at 12 p.m. F West Clubhouse Mind & Body Studio F Register online via the West Fitness Calendar.
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Downtown and West Pro Shops. St. Patrick’s Day-themed hats and needlepoint belts are available now. Purchase them in time for holiday celebrations. Cherry Diamond F MAR 2020 F 25
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Bollywood Calling
OF Artist THE Quarter
DEBORAH A. WILLIAMS
Bollywood action superstar Tiger Shroff (left) invited MAC martial arts instructor Dan Isaac (right) to Dubai on Feb. 28 as part of promotional activities for the release of Bollywood action film “Baaghi 3.” One of these promotional events is an MMA show called Matrix Fight Night, which Isaac will preside over as chief event commissioner on March 6. Best of luck, Dan!
Batter Up! The Guinness Book of World Records has officially verified that MAC Governor Jeff Moore and Assistant Athletic Director Rick Schneider now hold the world record for the longest game of baseball ever played. On May 26, their team broke their previous record clocking in at 82 hours, 39 minutes and 42 seconds. Through this accomplishment, they also helped raise money for the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Oncology Department to provide treatment to help combat pediatric cancer. The Sports Foundation made a $2,500 donation to support this effort as well.
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Get ready for spring with freshly repaired men’s and women’s shoes. This month, bring in two pairs of shoes for repair at the same time and get the second pair at half-off. Members can send their shoes Downtown to be repaired by dropping them off at the West Pro Shop. For questions about repairs, contact Don Cross at the Downtown Clubhouse at 314-539-4482. Need to dust off your golf shoes? Enjoy half-off of a golf shoe shine at the West Clubhouse. In the meantime, stop by the West Clubhouse Salon for a fresh haircut and pedicure.
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P H A S E T WO M A R C H U P D AT E
WEST CLUBHOUSE FITNESS CENTER RENOVATION On Feb. 24, the Missouri Athletic Club celebrated the opening of the Phase Two fitness upgrades at the West Clubhouse. The Board of Governors approved moving forward with the extensive project at their August 2019 meeting, and since then,
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updates and renovations have been in progress in a large section of the West Clubhouse. With the exception of a couple areas, the Phase Two project has reopened to members, who’ve been enjoying brand-new,
state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in the new cardio room, group exercise rooms, spinning studio and youth classroom. The youth classroom will be home to Preschool Camp, art camps, Lego camps, little medical school camps, science camps, after school
study halls and more. Athletic director Jeff Tuhro said the youth activity room and in-house physical therapy services are still to come. In the meantime, members have a chance to try out the brand new class schedules. Tuhro recommends coming out and trying something new and experiencing all these upgrades have to offer. “We really want everyone to come out and see it in person,” he said. “We’re going to be running these class schedules for 90-120 days [from opening], then we’ll make necessary adjustments based on timing and interest.” Tuhro notes that if members are hesitant to try out new technology like AudioFetch, where they can listen to TV audio directly from their smartphone or mobile device, or the Stages Flight technology in the spinning studio to ask a staff member for help. Employees like West Clubhouse Fitness Manager Paul Helfrich and Group Class Coordinator Susan Tramelli are happy to help acclimate members to the spaces’ new features. “We’re so excited to finally get this all open,” Tuhro said. “Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while we’ve been working to improve your facilities.”
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MTS SAMPLES FOUR ROSES On Wednesday, Jan. 22, members of the Mark Twain Society and their friends gathered at the Downtown Clubhouse for a night of bourbon, cigars and camaraderie. Whiskey Ambassador Dan Gardner gave a presentation on Four Roses as well as the overall bourbon industry.
CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH MTS Join the Mark Twain Society for a night of Irish whiskey tastings on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Price includes tasting of whiskey profiles, cigars provided by Gerard Ezvan of Jon’s Pipe Shop, hors d’oeuvres and garage parking.
MIDDLE ROW: JENI WEIRICK AND LARRY POTASHNICK; ANDREW SELCK AND DAN LUTZ. BOTTOM ROW:BRAD MCLAURY, DAVE SINGER, DANIEL FREELAND AND TRENT PAVIC.
FOREVER YOUNG TO FEATURE “THEY WILL RUN” Attend at the Forever Young Club meeting this month to hear a fascinating story of local history. Authors Molly Butterworth and Thomas Eyssell will present their book “They Will Run: The Golden Age of the Automobile in St. Louis.” Since the late 1800s, St. Louis has been home to dozens of automobile makers and numerous manufacturers, large and small. In their book, they describe how St. Louis might have become the center of the automotive industry instead of Detroit were it not for a few quirks in history. Head to the West Clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20 for this exciting presentation. Register online. 30 F Cherry Diamond F MAR 2020
F $42.50 per person, plus service charge for Mark Twain Society members F $46.50 per person, plus service charge. for non-Mark Twain Society members and guests F Register online or call 314-539-4470.
MARCH WITH THE MHC MILITARY HISTORY CLUB WELCOMES LT. COL. DICK KOSCO For the Military History Club’s March meeting, Lt. Col. Dick Kosco, USAF (Retired) will speak about his service as a Forward Air Controller with the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron (TASS) in the III Corps area of South Vietnam from December 196667. Kosco was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and other decorations. In 1963, Kosco was commissioned through the AF ROTC program at St. Joseph University in Philadelphia. He retired at Scott Air Force Base in 1987. During his 23-year career, Kosco flew six aircraft types: C-124, O-1, C-141, C-5, T-39 and C-9. After the military, he flew with three airlines: Midway, Reno Air and American until retirement, after which, he worked at Flight Safety International in St. Louis as a simulator and classroom instructor retiring in 2009.
Tuesday, March 24 F 11:30 a.m. F Downtown Clubhouse F Register online or call 314-539-4402.
MHC MOVIE NIGHT This month, the MHC will host a movie night, featuring the 1981 film, “Das Boot.” This film depicts 1942 when the German submarine fleet is heavily engaged in the so-called “Battle of the Atlantic” to harass and destroy British shipping. With better escorts of the destroyer class, however, German U-boats have begun to take heavy losses. “Das Boot” is the story of the crew of one such U-Boat, with the film examining how these submariners maintained their professionalism as soldiers and attempted to accomplish impossible missions, all the while attempting to understand and obey the ideology of the government under which they served. Dinner will be available to attendees.
Tuesday, March 10 F 5:30 p.m. F West Clubhouse F Call 314-539-4402 to attend.
DOWN TO DERBY Put on your “derby best” for a Kentucky Derby party co-sponsored by the MAC Associates, the Mark Twain Society and the Women’s Initiative Group. This event is open to members and guests ages 21 and up. Price includes hors d’oeuvres, drink specials, contests and prizes.
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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 Dance Club Tuesday at 6:45 p.m., Downtown Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West Invitational Sanctioned Bridge Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:15 p.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., Downtown
Saturday, May 2 F 1:30 p.m. – Cocktails F 5:30 p.m. – Race Viewing F $20 per person West Clubhouse F Register online or call 314-539-4490.
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1980 Was Out of This World The setting of the Main Dining Room was superb for the celebration of love and friendship for the annual UFO Sweetheart Dance in 1980. The lights were low. Couples gathered in groups to chat with friends. The band provided not only “fever-pitch rockers,” but also lilting melodies, drawing many dancers out on the tiles for a rockin’ good time. Besides one’s partner, the center of attention throughout the night of dining and dancing was “Z,” one of the most popular bands in the St. Louis area. Jim Zimmer and his musical artists, of course, kept the dance floor filled with gyrating bodies as they belted out renditions of popular songs. When all was done, it was obvious that the night was one of total enjoyment for those who attended. Mark your calendars for the upcoming MAC Happy
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PAT AHRENS, MARY LARUFFA, RICH AHRENS AND CHRIS MAGILLIGAN ENJOY A GAME OF BRIDGE.
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ETHAN OETTER OF ST. LOUIS RACQUET CLUB AND PRESTON AMOS OF THE MAC POSE BEFORE THEIR MATCH AT THE MISSOURI STATE SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS.
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