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AMERICAN LEGION Celebrates a Century of Service
Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 MAY 2019 Cherry Diamond STAFF Publisher – Keith Phoenix Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Amy Freeman Communications Coordinator – Kelsey Sims 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. 113/No. 5 (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 Keith Phoenix – President Aaron Pawlitz – Vice President Matt Morris – Second Vice President Andrew Carter – Secretary David Smith – Treasurer Class of 2019 Andrew Carter, Matt Morris, Aaron Pawlitz, Keith Phoenix, David Smith Class of 2020 Tracy Beckette, Mark Brandom, Kevin Cantwell, Tim Malyszko, John Pennington
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6 Second Quarter Financial Report 12 Father Daughter Banquet 16 American Legion 100th Anniversary
Departments
2 Upcoming Events 4 President’s Column 5 General Manager’s Column 8 Membership 10 Dining 13 Wellness
Class of 2021 Gene Frederic III, Daniel Lett, Cheri McLaughlin Jeffery Moore, Nat Walsh
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On the Cover MAY 19
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AMERICAN LEGION Celebrates a Century of Service
AMERICAN LEGION GAVEL BELL SITS IN FRONT OF THE PHOTO OF THE 1919 AMERICAN LEGION ST. LOUIS CAUCUS IN THE MAC VETERAN’S ROOM.
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25 College Basketball Awards Recap 27 Women of Distinction Recap 29 Apollos Spring Concert Recap
18 Athletics 28 Clubs Within the Club 30 Around the Club 32 MAC Past 33 Snapshots
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Women were honored at this year’s Women of Distinction Luncheon. Inventor of the Year Allen Coggins’ Thermasi Furnace uses 41% less energy than an electric furnace. The American Legion was founded in St. Louis 100 years ago. The total number of rebounds Megan Gustafson, the Ann Meyers Drysdale Female Player of the Year, made during the 2018-19 season. The approximate number of original pieces Artist of the Quarter Zack Smithey has in public and private collections. Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019 F 1
>> upcoming events Board of Governors Election Voting Schedule Wednesday, May 1 – Silent Voting 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Downtown Clubhouse 6-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – West Clubhouse Thursday, May 2 – Regular Voting 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 3-6 p.m. – Gauntlet opens Results announced in the Missouri Room as soon as they become available; member party in the Missouri/ Eads Room immediately following.
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Kentucky Derby Party (WE) SATURDAY, MAY 4 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. Price includes hors d’oeuvres, drink specials, contests and prizes. 1:30 p.m. – Cocktails (cash/signature bar) 5:30 p.m. – Race viewing
Women’s Wellness Week (DT & WE)
Annual Business Meeting (DT)
Mother’s Day Brunch (DT & WE)
THURSDAY, MAY 9
SUNDAY, MAY 12
During this meeting in the Crystal Room, discuss current issues pertaining to the MAC and its Board of Governors. 5:30 p.m.
Treat mom or grandma like a queen for a day with brunch at either clubhouse! 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults – $32.95 plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $16.95 plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis
Interclub Clay Target Championship FRIDAY, MAY 10 Gather for a day of shooting and competition at Strathalbyn Farms followed by awards, appetizers and cocktails. 1 p.m. $75 per person
MAY 6-10 Join fellow female members and spouses for a week of fitness classes, personal training sessions, healthy treats, and a happy hour. Monday: Ladies’ Happy Hour at 1903 bar – 5 p.m. (WE) Tuesday: Weight Room 101 – 1:30 p.m. (WE) Wednesday: Complimentary yoga/barre classes (WE). Complimentary juice and protein balls are available after class. Thursday: 5M 101 – 5:30 p.m. (DT) Friday: Try something new! (DT & WE)
Downtown Athletic Summer Hours Summer hours take effect May 20 but only affect Sundays. The athletic department will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend hours are Monday through Friday 4 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed on Sunday.
West Clubhouse Pool Hours From May 25-July 14, pool hours are Monday through Friday from 12:30-9 p.m.* and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. *Hours subject to change on days of swim and dive team meets. From July 15-Sept. 2, pool hours are Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 2 F Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019
Father/Daughter Banquet (DT) WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Gather for some quality father-daughter time at the annual banquet featuring dinner, music, dancing, photos and carriage rides. Call 314-539-4470 to reserve a $10 per person carriage ride. 5:30-7 p.m. – Reception, photos in Art Lounge, and carriage rides 7-8 p.m. – Dinner 8-10 p.m. – Dancing $35.95 plus gratuity ages 12 and over $26.95 plus gratuity ages 11 and under
Tour of Europe Wine Dinner (DT) WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Enjoy a taste of Europe with fellow members during the Wine Society’s Tour of Europe Wine Dinner. 6:30 p.m. – Reception 7 p.m. – Dinner
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STL Storytelling Live (DT) THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Experience St. Louis in a truly unique and authentic way at this live storytelling event featuring local authors such as Cameron Collins, Amanda Doyle and Calvin Riley. 7 p.m. $10 per person (a portion of proceeds will go to children’s charities supported by the MAC)
Father’s Day Brunch (WE) SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Show gratitude for dad and treat him to a delicious brunch at the MAC! 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults – $31.95 plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $14.95 plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis
High School All-Star Soccer Games FRIDAY, JUNE 14 St. Louis has a soccer tradition unlike any other. Gateway City soccer fans can catch a glimpse of the next generation of soccer stars! The MAC will host the 2019 High School Senior Soccer Games featuring the top male and female soccer players in the St. Louis area; players are chosen by the Eastern Missouri High School Coaches. 6 p.m. – Girls game | 8.p.m. – Boys Game Soccer Park in Fenton Adults – $7 | Students – $5 Free parking
Boat Regatta (WE) FRIDAY, JUNE 21 The MAC will host its third Boat Regatta. Create a cardboard boat and compete! Find more information online from the calendar event. Cool off with Italian ice after the race. Most original design will win a prize. Optional dinner available for purchase. 6:30 p.m. – Registration 7 p.m. – Race begins $15 per boat
USE THE WEBSITE
to Register for Events
1. Login to the website (www.mac-stl.org). 2. From the member homepage, register for all events through the web calendar. Access the calendar the following ways: F My MAC > Calendar > Club Events F Within the Quick Links box under Reservations > Events Reservations can also be made by calling: F Downtown: 314-539-4470 F West: 314-539-4490 For any login or registration questions, contact webmaster@mac-stl.org. No shows will be charged in full. Please call with your own reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the event to avoid a one-third charge. Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019 F 3
from the president As my term as president draws to a close, I have been reflecting upon the past year and its many highlights. I could recount several of the Club’s outstanding accomplishments and the trajectory of great things to come in the next year, but instead I want to focus on something, which should apply to all of us. Gratitude. Personally, I am grateful my years of MAC membership have provided the opportunity to develop meaningful friendships. As a Board member and President, I have been even more fortunate to extend those friendships to others I had not known and the Club’s staff with whom I have had the unique privilege to work. Not only have I learned a great deal from the staff, but through them and new acquaintances, I have fond memories, basked in the spirit of camaraderie that is so deeply ingrained in the MAC’s culture. I want to thank the MAC’s staff. I have learned the Club, under Wally’s leadership, has a strong team of service-oriented professionals. At the Employee Service Awards dinner, we recently celebrated employees with 20+ years of tenure such as Debbie Burke, Carrie Davinroy, Bart Philipps, Rick Schneider, Richard Scholl and Scott Stutz all of whom are a testament to the Club’s positive culture not only among members but also among the staff. There are many more who fall into this category and bring a wealth of institutional knowledge and experience to their position. The Club has also embraced many new staff during the past three years who inject fresh ideas and energy. I have been impressed by staff of all levels and tenures and have
enjoyed learning about their unique talents, ideas and goals. We should all, when possible, express our gratitude that they always strive to accomplish the best thing for the Club and us. I also want to thank the 24 Governors with whom I have served over the past three years for their investment in our Club. These men and women have dedicated large portions of their personal time, money, and professional talents to serve the Club. Not only have they joined me at many Board meetings, but they have helped lead the committees and key initiatives vital for the Club’s future. Although they each bring to the Board different personalities, leadership styles and tactics, the MAC is better because of them. But most importantly, many are friends, which I would not have had I not stood for election as a Governor. I spoke about friendships with my fellow Board members. But it goes further because the MAC is a place where lifelong friendships are made. During my presidency, 18 of our fellow members have passed away. Some I knew; some I did not. The impact of all those losses reverberates through our Club, and I understand how those losses affect others because one in particular, Kim Tucci, recently impacted me. I was fortunate to meet Kim many years ago. We served on the Board of Trustees together at Saint Louis University, shared an occasional lunch and along with others a weekly summer BBQ at another member’s home where Kim brought a different pasta each week. Kim was a mentor to me and many others. As only a true friend
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would do — three years ago this month he campaigned for me from his hospital bed. During the last few months of his life we would occasionally talk on the phone or exchange short emails. I treasure our past conversations, but will always wish I would have called or visited one more time. In fact, I truly regret there was not one more call in which I should have thanked him for his friendship. We all have reasons to be grateful, especially because our prosperity affords us membership at the MAC where we enjoy friendships and great facilities that are cultivated and cared for by professional staff. Please express your gratitude when you can. Take the opportunity to tell people thank-you; thank your friends for their friendship. Do not wait for another time; express today, the love for your family and friends and avoid any potential regret for missing an opportunity to express your thoughts of friendship, love and gratitude. In closing, I want to say that I have sincerely enjoyed my time on the Board and the past year as President. In truth, it has been more than enjoyable. It has been a wonderful experience, which I will miss. I am grateful I was given an opportunity to make a small impact on our Club, which has given so much back to me. Thank you for allowing me to serve.
G. Keith Phoenix, President Missouri Athletic Club
We all have reasons to be grateful, especially because our prosperity affords us membership at the MAC where we enjoy friendships and great facilities that are cultivated and cared for by professional staff. Please express your gratitude when you can.
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from the general manager May marks the start of the MAC’s annual reset. By the time this magazine arrives in your mailbox, the Club election will be upon us, and a new Board class will be chosen to serve a three-year term. The 2019 Board class’ term will conclude; the 2020 Board class will transition into their roles as officers; and the class of 2022 will officially join the Board of Governors during the May 16 meeting. I have greatly enjoyed working with our current officers: Aaron Pawlitz, Matt Morris, Andrew Carter, David Smith, and of course, President Keith Phoenix and the rest of our Board. In accounting for the results of the past year, it has been a very notable one. From a capital improvement projects standpoint, at the Downtown Clubhouse, the indoor pool and weight room received much-needed facelifts. At the West Clubhouse, Phase One of the fitness expansion and renovation project, which encompassed the weight room and yoga/barre studio, was completed. From a revenue perspective, the past two fiscal years have been among the best in the Club’s history. Thank you to our outgoing Board class for the time, resources, and leadership provided to the Club during the past three years. These accomplishments are a testament to your dedication and leadership. I look forward to continuing this good work with the classes of 2020 and 2021 and indoctrinating the class of 2022 into the Club’s processes. We want to keep this strong momentum going, especially with Phase Two of the fitness expansion and renovation project and the Jack Buck Grille refresh slated for the upcoming fiscal year. The great news is that our planning process, which resets in May, ensures continuity despite changes in leadership.
A few years ago, our wise Planning Committee developed not only a strategic plan encompassing ten years of finances, but also an ongoing planning process. I encourage you to stay abreast of the Club’s plans, which are updated annually and available on the members-only side of the MAC website. Simply login and go to My MAC > Communication > Documents. As explained in the strategic plan, “An annual process ensures the continuity of plans from Board to Board must be established, understood and tied to the annual budgeting activities. This process has specific timelines and will utilize the following system becoming a mandated annual function of the Planning Committee.” The planning process consists of the four As: F Agenda setting F Allocating the work and resources F Activating the work (execution) F Accounting for the results (ongoing) With the changing of the Board, now is the time to reset the agenda. The agenda is tied directly to budget and fiscal year, which begins in September. During the next few months, I will meet individually with each department to review and solidify budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Ultimately, the Planning Committee will recommend a budget to the Finance Committee. Upon the Finance Committee’s approval of the budget, resources will be “allocated” for the plan. Speaking of the committees, in June, President-Elect Cantwell will appoint new leaders to our committees: Audit, Finance, Governance, Membership and Planning. As I mentioned in last month’s column, our committees have a strong influence on the future of the Club, and these members who
participate make up our “farm team” for future Board members. If you’re interested in becoming a key leader and influencer within the Club, reach out to staff or a Board member to get involved on a committee. Once the Planning Committee has allocated the resources and reset the agenda for the new fiscal in September, the fall marks the time to “activate the work.” If all continues according to plan, work will begin on Phase Two of the West Clubhouse’s fitness expansion and renovation project and the Jack Buck Grille refresh in September. The Club also plans to continue hotel room renovations during the upcoming year. The overnight guest rooms are a great revenue generator for the Club, especially our recently renovated rooms, which receive rave reviews. The MAC’s maintenance team does the majority of the renovations, which provides significant cost-savings on the projects. Some rooms have been taken offline due to leaks, and the plan is to fix those leaks and turn them into really nice suites to accommodate members and guests looking for something a little extra like our newlyweds and their bridal parties or business executives. Naming rights are a possibility for these suites; let me know if you or your business has an interest. While we start the process of bringing on new leaders, resetting the agenda and planning for the upcoming fiscal year, I am confident and excited that the positive momentum we’ve generated will continue. See you at the Club,
Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club
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We want to keep this strong momentum going, especially with Phase Two of the fitness expansion and renovation project and the Jack Buck Grille refresh slated for the upcoming fiscal year. The great news is that our planning process, which resets in May, ensures continuity despite changes in leadership.
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from the chief financial officer 2019 2nd Quarter Financial Report February marked the end of the second quarter of the Club’s fiscal year. Our year-to-date financial results are strong as a result of record performance in the following areas: F Overnight Rooms revenue F Rooms departmental profit F Downtown Banquet revenue F Total Downtown Clubhouse Food and Beverage revenue F West Clubhouse Food and Beverage departmental profit F Total departmental operating revenue F Net operating cash flow Other areas of strong performance include: F Membership dues, which exceeded $4,100,000, an increase of $140,000 over last year F Resident member headcount of 1,547 compared to 1,514 last February F Total dues-paying members of 2,384, up 43 from last year’s 2,341 F West Banquet revenue of $325,000, second only to last year F Total West Clubhouse Food and Beverage revenue of $1,456,000, second only to last year F Departmental operating income of $339,000, second only to 2017 F Net operating cash flow (net income before depreciation) of $1,306,000 which is $236,000 ahead of last year and a record for the first half of any fiscal year F The Foundations’ Gala raised over $85,000 for the MAC’s three foundations: the Preservation Foundation, Sports Foundation, and the Foundation for the Arts
Operating Cash Flow (net income before depreciation and assessments) Fiscal Years 2010 through 2019 Year-to-date through February
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>> mac election 2019 CLUB ELECTION CALENDAR Absentee Ballots Members who desire an absentee ballot should contact the Membership Department or call 314-539-4475 to obtain such a ballot. No absentee ballot will be counted unless it is received by a Club staff member at the Downtown Clubhouse no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 2. Electronic Voting Members may commence remote, electronic voting. This voting option remains available until 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 2. Silent Voting on Wednesday, May 1 Downtown Clubhouse – Business Center on the lower level –10 a.m.-2 p.m. West Clubhouse – Pro Shop Corridor – 6-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Traditional Voting on Thursday, May 2 Downtown Clubhouse – Art Lounge – 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 3-6 p.m. – Gauntlet opens 7:30 p.m. – Voting results will be announced during the All-Member Election Day Party in the Missouri Room and Eads Room
VOTING INFORMATION Balloting for the election of five (5) members to serve the regular term of three (3) years on the Board of Governors will take place in the clubhouses on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2, 2019. You may cast your ballot electronically by logging into the MAC website any time after 8 a.m. on April 22 or in person, undisturbed on Wednesday, May 1 at the West Clubhouse from 6-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and at the Downtown Clubhouse in the Business Center on the lower level from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; on Thursday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse (prior to the gauntlet hours). If you are not able to attend the election and wish to cast a paper ballot, you may do so by mail-in Absentee Ballot, which must be received at the Downtown Clubhouse no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019. However, to participate in the revelry with your fellow members, you’re invited to cast your ballot at the Downtown Clubhouse in the Art Lounge from 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2. Only Resident, Fellowship, Emeritus Life and Associate members
in good standing and not in arrears are permitted to vote. Absentee ballot votes and paper ballot votes must be cast on the Official Ballot. No ballot will be counted that is marked with more or less than five names. The five candidates receiving the most votes will be elected. Don’t forget to sign and include the Yellow Card. The Washington Avenue entrance and the Lucas Street (back door) entrance will be open on Election Day. Visitors will be instructed to use the Lucas Street entrance. The Downtown Clubhouse will serve a complimentary buffet dinner on Election Day from 5-8 p.m. for all voting members in the following locations: Eads Room and the Missouri Room. Members’ spouses and guests must sign or pay for all meals on Election Day. The cost of the Election Day buffet is $40 inclusive for everyone other than voting MAC members. Election winners will be announced in the Missouri Room as soon as results become available.
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Acker, Martha (Andrew) of McMahon Group, INC. was proposed by Bill McMahon, Jr. Amann, Harold (Janet) of Oakland Capital Partners was proposed by Michael Todd. Amann, Michael (Allison) was proposed by Michael Todd. Beffa, August was proposed by Max Beffa. Bennett, Mark (Beth Reichman) of Safety National Casualty Corp. was proposed by Heather Winsby. Carr, Katie (Michael) of Mitsubishi, TH Foods Division, was proposed by John Bugh. Driscoll, John of The Driscoll Law Firm was proposed by Jim Ryan. Fiehler, Kurt (Jaclyn) of Olin Corporation was proposed by Mark Kornfeld. Ford, Melissa (Christopher) of Great Circle was proposed by Nick Bahn. Friel, Michael of Haydon Bots, INC. was proposed by Mark Neill. Guimbarda, Robert (Christine) of Enhanced Value Strategies was proposed by Richard Lodewyck. Hamil, Thomas (Rose Saville) of St. Louis City Police Dept. was proposed by Dave Hamil. Hickman, Phillip (Mary) of Associated Bank was proposed by Bruce Holland. Lovett, Brian (Kathleen) of Cameron Holdings Corp. was proposed by Phil Caster. Poindexter, Steven (Laura) of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, LC was proposed by Joseph Martineau. Schaben, Ryan of Forest Hills Country Club was proposed by Kent Brown.
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Shallenberger, Johanna (Robert) of Sandberg, Phoenix & Von Gontard was proposed by David Weiss.
Silkebaken, Jason (Amy) of Alberici was proposed by Jake O’Brien. Stack, Alex of Enterprise Bank & Trust was proposed by Julie Ahrling. Zehnder, Scott (Lauren) of Signature Medical Group was proposed by David Dusek.
LEADING Proposer
Past President Troy Robertson is still leading with three proposed new members so far this year. There is still plenty of time to propose four new members before the end of the calendar year and take the lead!
In Memoriam F Kim Tucci (past President) joined November 18, 1982 and passed away on March 25, 2019 at the age of 78. F Thomas Erbs joined June 5, 1960 and passed away on March 19, 2019 at the age of 82. F Vern Schneider joined October 10, 1974 and passed away on March 13, 2019 at the age of 92. F William Walrond joined September 12, 1963 and passed away on March 3, 2019 at the age of 82.
ALLEN COGGINS: INVENTOR OF THE YEAR MAC member’s innovation in electric heat paves road to the Arctic Circle and beyond The Cherry Diamond recently had the opportunity to sit down with Allen and Jennifer Coggins, who have been MAC members since March 2015, and hear firsthand about Allen’s extraordinary invention in electric heat, the Thermasi Furnace. This energy-efficient furnace is generating significant cost savings for homeowners to potentially NASA. Hear from Allen about his invention and its capabilities. CD: How do you primarily use the Club? AC: I primarily use the Club for networking, business meetings, drinks at the 1903 bar, meals and holiday dinners with the family. This past Christmas we took our first granddaughter, Ever, to meet Santa. CD: HVAC Insider magazine honored you as the 2018 “Inventor of the Year.” Tell us about your invention and receiving this designation. AC: I am beyond honored to receive this designation. I was told that I would receive this honor at the AHR trade show in Atlanta, Ga. in January. I was invited by the HVAC Insider to be the featured inventor in their booth. Once I arrived, they announced that I was named HVAC Insider Inventor of the Year 2018. This was awarded due to my innovation in electric heat, which has not changed much in the last 100 years. Until now, electric heat was basically a toaster with a blower on it. My Thermasi Furnace has changed this by utilizing infrared heat, thermal mass and special design features. CD: What prompted you to invent the Thermasi Furnace? AC: I was prompted to invent the Thermasi Furnace after watching our gas bill climb year after year. Plus, gas is dangerous. It explodes and kills families with carbon monoxide. CD: How long did it take for your invention to come together? AC: The first Thermasi Furnace prototype was created more than eight years ago as more of a side project. I really got serious about commercializing it about five years ago and filed a patent for it. Then, all the UL safety testing and production efforts began. It has really taken off in the last year, and I am very excited about where it is going. CD: How does the Thermasi Furnace work? AC: The Thermasi Furnace is a direct replacement furnace for residential and light commercial applications. It uses electric as the primary energy source, but it is far from an electric furnace. We utilize thermal mass, variable speed blowers, radiant heat and other special design features to use up to 41% less energy to produce heat that feels like gas heat. We have been told that our Thermasi furnace produces a more comfortable heat. CD: In addition to electricity, can Thermasi run on solar or other alternative energies? Tell us about those capabilities. AC: Due to the reduced energy usage, we are able to run our Thermasi Furnace off grid with solar, wind or a combination of energy sources.
CD: How much energy and therefore cost savings should consumers expect to receive? AC: With the reduced energy consumption of the Thermasi Furnace, consumers can expect to save a substantial amount on their heating costs. Depending on the type and size of home and the type and size of furnace that the Thermasi Furnace is replacing consumers can expect to save upwards of $500 or more on their heating bills per season. CD: So far, where has the Thermasi furnace been installed? Is it a commercial or residential product (or both)? Who is your target consumer for this product? AC: We have installed the Thermasi Furnaces everywhere from a cave in Festus, to a log cabin, to many good old-fashion residential homes across the country. The target consumer is anyone who has a need for heat. We aim to be a direct replacement for any residential furnace. We also have an industrial version that is primarily used for hot rooms and dry rooms in the chemical and cannabis industries. CD: Tell us about your goal to put a Thermasi furnace on the moon. AC: Ever since I was a small boy, I have dreamed about space exploration. While I may never be an astronaut, there is a need for heat in space and on the moon/Mars, if we decide to colonize. Due to the ability of my Thermasi Furnace to produce high temperature, low energy consumption heat, it just may be a perfect fit. CD: Tell us about the trip you have planned to the Arctic Circle. AC: Last year I was watching a movie about how NASA prepares for moon and Mars expeditions. They train on Devin Island in the Arctic Circle. In this movie (2019 Destination Moon), Pascal Lee is shown talking about the process. In the background you can see the heating they are using for the living quarters for the NASA scientists. They are using diesel furnaces, which cost an enormous amount to run due to the need to fly in all the fuel to run the furnace. After watching the movie, I looked up Pascal Lee’s email address and sent him an email. He emailed me back, and we have been talking about how we can use the Thermasi Furnace on Devin Island. He has extended an invitation to me to test our Thermasi Furnace with them in the Arctic Circle. We are working on the logistics now, and I may be going to the Arctic Circle to test with NASA in late summer. CD: Who should MAC members contact if they would like more information about your product? AC: Members can contact me, Allen Coggins, directly at 314-602-7454 or allenc@thermasi.com. CD: When you’re not developing new inventions, how do you like to spend your time? AC: I am active in the community and believe in giving back whenever possible. I am a Shriner and Captain of the Moolah Mounted Lancers, who act as Community Liaisons for the Shriner Hospital and ride horses in the major parades downtown. I spend any free time with my family, my dogs and my horses. In addition to golf, fishing and horseback riding. Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019 F 9
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Your Chariot Awaits TOP ROW FROM LEFT: THE WEST CLUBHOUSE’S 1903 DINING ROOM SEATS 50-100 GUESTS; THE RENDEZVOUS ROOM AT THE DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE SEATS 40. BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT: 1903 DINING ROOM ALCOVES SEAT 10 OR 12; THE JACK BUCK GRILLE ALCOVE SEATS 12.
Feast with Family and Friends May is the month for prom, graduation, and First Communion celebrations. Why not celebrate these memorable events with a delicious dinner and high-quality service at the Club? Both clubhouses offer intimate spaces that are perfect for a family and friends get-together accompanied by top-notch menu items. Book dinners in the MAC’s elegant Rendezvous Room at the Downtown Clubhouse or the West Clubhouse’s 1903 dining room, and let the MAC staff handle the cooking, serving and dishes! To book an event space, call 314-539-4470 (DT) or 314-539-4490 (WE).
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Save money on a limo and book one of the MAC shuttles. The Mini-MAC seats 14 and is perfect for smaller groups while the Big MAC accommodates larger groups of up to 33. For shuttle reservations and details, contact Fred Nelson at 314-539-7220 ext. 7388 or fnelson@mac-stl.org.
Tom Kelly Returns to the Jack Buck Grille Singer Tom Kelly will return once again to the Jack Buck Grille on Saturday, May 18 to entertain diners from 7-10 p.m. Make a dinner reservation or simply come for drinks to hear him perform. To reserve your table online, navigate to Dining > Reservations > Downtown Clubhouse or call 314-539-4457.
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NOTHING BASIC ABOUT BRUNCH The unique and special relationships between parents and children and grandparents and grandchildren deserve an extraordinary celebration. This year start Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with brunch at the MAC, where the excellent food and staff will make their special days memorable experiences.
Mother's Day Brunch
Father's Day Brunch
Treat mom or grandma like a queen for a day with brunch at either clubhouse on this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. The buffet at the West Clubhouse includes many favorites including smoked salmon, eggs Benedict, pesto grilled chicken and more for adults. The kid’s buffet includes pancakes, chicken fingers, tater tots and other classics.
On Sunday, June 16, celebrate dads and grandpas with a delicious brunch at the West Clubhouse. The buffet will include a carving station, smoked ribs and prime rib.
F 10 a.m.-1 p.m. F Adults – $32.95 plus gratuity F Children (Ages 5-12) – $16.95 plus gratuity F Children (Ages 4 and under) – Gratis
F 10 a.m.-1 p.m. F Adults – $32.95 plus gratuity F Children (Ages 5-12) – $16.95 plus gratuity F Children (Ages 4 and under) – Gratis Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.
Register online or call 314-539-4470 (DT) or 314-539-4490 (WE).
SPECIAL GIFTS FOR MOM AND DAD Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are just around the corner. Give family members the gift of relaxation from the MAC. Purchase a gift certificate or pre-book an appointment for a massage, manicure, pedicure or shave for your loved ones. The MAC’s
expert staff are sure to be the perfect treat for family members or even yourself. Learn more by going to My MAC > Reservations > Massage OR Hair & Nails.
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Magical Night Out
Spend quality time with your daughter(s) or granddaughter(s) on a magical night of carriage rides, dinner and dancing at the Father Daughter Banquet. Start the evening with pictures and a horse-drawn carriage ride around the city, followed by age-appropriate dinner and drinks. Get into the spirit of the night by dancing to the tunes of D.J. Joe Fingerhut or visiting the balloon artist. To commemorate the evening, photos of each father daughter duo will be offered as gifts at the end of the event.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
5:30–7 p.m. – Reception, pictures and carriage rides 7-8 p.m. – Dinner 8-10 p.m. – Dancing Downtown Clubhouse $35.95 + gratuity for ages 12 and over $26.95 + gratuity for ages 11 and under Register online or call 314-539-4470. Carriage rides are $10 per person. Reservations are required and can only be made by phone.
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Women's
W ELLNESS W EEK MAY 6-10
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SCHEDULE OF EV ENTS Bring a friend for free! Attend these events to get to know other female members and spouses and learn more about the MAC’s fitness and wellness offerings.
M O N D AY
Ladies’ Happy Hour in the 1903 bar – 5 p.m. (West Clubhouse)
T U E S D AY
Weight Room 101 – 1:30 p.m. (West Clubhouse)
W E D N E S D AY
Complimentary yoga/barre classes; juice and protein balls available after class (West Clubhouse)
PLAY BINGO FOR PRIZES Free smoothie or glass of house wine and chance to win a complete fitness outfit Pick up a “bingo” card from the fitness desk at either clubhouse or use the card on the next page to document your participation in Women’s Wellness Week. Simply show the card to a MAC staff person when participating in any of the Women’s Wellness Week events or activities on the card, and the staff person will stamp the card. Get four stamps in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to receive a coupon for a complimentary smoothie or glass of house wine. Submit completed cards to the fitness desk to receive a coupon. All bingo winners will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win the grand prize: a head-to-toe fitness outfit from the Pro Shop.
MERCHANDISE SPECIALS
From May 3-11, take an additional 20% off the already reduced MAC price on items in the Pro Shops.
T H U R S D AY
5M 101 – 5:30 p.m. (Downtown Clubhouse)
F R I D AY
Try something new! (either clubhouse)
Purchase the Women’s Wellness Week special commemorative hat for $27.50 from either Pro Shop.
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W ELLNESS W EEK MAY 6-10
BINGO Attend “Women’s Wellness Week” happy hour
Try a new fitness class
Go for a swim in the Downtown Clubhouse pool
Attend “Weight Room 101” at the Downtown Clubhouse
Play racquetball or squash
Bring a friend to “Women’s Wellness Week”
Schedule a massage
Attend a spinning class
Grab a post workout power smoothie
Play tennis or pickleball
Attend “Weight Room 101” at the West Clubhouse
Workout at the West Clubhouse
Workout at the Downtown Clubhouse
Schedule a consultation with a personal trainer or dietitian
Try a wellness menu item
Attend a yoga/barre class
BINGO RULES: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
When participating in Women’s Wellness Week events or activities from May 6-10, 2019, female members and spouses should request that a MAC staff person stamp their card upon completion of the activity. To achieve “bingo,” each participant must have four consecutive horizontal, vertical, or diagonal stamps on their card. Submit “bingo” cards to the fitness desk at either clubhouse by the end of the day on Friday, May 10 to receive a coupon for a complimentary smoothie or glass of house wine and to be entered in the raffle drawing for a chance to win the complete head-to-toe fitness outfit. The grand prize winner of the head-to-toe fitness outfit will be notified via phone and announced the following week via social media. Bingo prizes are for female MAC members and spouses only.
Full name ________________________________________________ Member Number __________________________________ Phone number ____________________________________________ Email Address _____________________________________
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Celebrating A CEN T U RY OF SERV ICE The American Legion Turns 100 at the MAC on May 10
In the spring of 1919, St. Louis hosted a caucus of World War I veterans who sought to provide support and camaraderie for others in their position. Prior to the caucus, leaders of the soon-to-be American Legion met in the Missouri Athletic Club’s Downtown Clubhouse to organize the national meeting, which would lead to the creation of the organization. The actual caucus took place predominately at the Shubert Theatre on the corner of N. Grand Ave and Olive Street, with smaller meetings at other St. Louis locations including the MAC. The MAC and the American Legion have been intertwined through their shared members and meeting rooms for the past 100 years. In celebration of this milestone, the Downtown Clubhouse will host a 100th anniversary luncheon for the Legion on May 10. Once a week, the Missouri Athletic Club’s Veterans Room hosts the American Legion, Fred W. Stockham–St. Louis Post #4. Their name gives credit to both the Fred W. Stockham Post #245 and St. Louis Post #4, which both have a deep-rooted history with the city and the MAC. The American Legion founded St. Louis Post #4 on June 21, 1919. It was the fourth post ever founded and the third post founded in St. Louis. The Fred W. Stockham Post #245 gets its name from the World War I 16 F Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019
hero who died saving the life of St. Louis native Barak T. Mattingly after a mustard gas attack by the Germans. Mattingly named post #245 in his honor. Members of Fred W. Stockham– St. Louis Post #4 strongly believe Mattingly was a member of the Missouri Athletic Club as well. The Stockham Post is also noted for winning the American Legion National Baseball Championship in 1956. Since its founding, many other notable veterans have been members of the American Legion and the MAC including Past-President William Conway, two-time board member Don Clooney, and the following gentlemen:
ROBERT L. CROAK
Ensign Robert Croak was a Naval Officer during World War II from St. Louis. Because of his previous experience as an apprentice steamfitter, he was trained in diesel before shipping overseas to join the war effort. One of Croak’s earliest experiences during WWII was Operation Tiger at Slapton Sands Beach. A planned practice run for D-Day turned into a massacre after the German troops intercepted a message about the event. Nearly 700 Allied troops were killed or went missing. Several weeks later, Croak held the important task of manning the anchor of LCI 491 at Omaha Beach during D-Day. He and his crew held the task of transporting the Army’s second division away from the beach. Later, his ship was tasked with towing barges and carrying ammunition and equipment to the Allies. Following the events of D-Day, Croak joined the invasion of Japan. After his time in the Navy, Croak joined the American Legion. For his service, he is recognized in the MAC Hall of Fame, was nominated to be MAC Veteran of the Year for his efforts and is still a member today.
ROBERT E. MURPHY
In 1942, during his freshman year at Saint Louis University, Robert E. Murphy decided to enlist in the Navy to join the war effort. After years of training, Lt. Murphy was assigned Boat Group Officer of the newly-commissioned USS Cecil. Their initial mission was to train the 5th Marine Division in preparation for Iwo Jima, followed by the actual event in Japan. Despite rough waters, the Cecil sustained no major damage during the confrontation. Lt. Murphy’s following mission was the liberation of the Philippines for which he and his crew received the Philippine Liberation Medal. Then came the battle of Okinawa where Lt. Murphy led landing craft operations designed to obscure United States ships from the kamikaze’s visibility. Cecil received two battle stars for his World War II service. He was a MAC member and was nominated to be MAC Veteran of the Year.
GEORGE J. GREEN
Growing up, George J. Green watched as his father struggled with an inability to work due to being gassed during WWI combat. Rather than giving up, Green used his father’s experience to motivate himself. He joined the 9th Battalion of the Marine Corps Reserve in his late teens and became Chief Warrant Officer. During WWII, CWO Green served in Iceland, Bougainville, British Solomon Islands, Guam, Marianas Islands and Iwo Jima among other assignments. After he was discharged, he spent many years as an architect and salesman before moving to St. Louis, starting his own company, ISC Contracting and joining the MAC. He earned numerous honors including the Iwo Jima Bronze Star and the Purple Heart with a Gold Star. Like Ensign Croak and Lt. Murphy, he was also a MAC member and nominated for MAC Honored Veteran of the Year. These three heroic men are all honored in a display case in the MAC’s Veteran’s Room.
AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY To commemorate the 100th anniversary of their founding, the American Legion will host an event at Soldier’s Memorial, just a block away from where the Shubert Theatre once stood, on May 9. The following day, the MAC will host a formal luncheon in the Missouri Room. MAC members, American Legion members and veterans are invited to attend. The cost to attend is $35 per person. Contact Ray Bueneman at 314-839-9742 to register.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS May 9 6-8 p.m. – Reception at Soldier’s Memorial (1315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO) May 10 10 a.m. – Formal Celebration 11:30 a.m. – Luncheon in the MAC’s Missouri Room Guests for the event will include National Commander Bret Reistad, National President Kathy Dungan and Sons National Commander Greg Gibbs. The American Legion’s GI Bill display will be on exhibit at Soldier’s Memorial.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
With these programs, the MAC’s youth have opportunities to learn a new sport or perfect their skills and techniques. For the most detailed and updated information, login to the MAC website and register by going to Athletics > Youth Programs > Camps page.
GOLF
SUMMER CAMPS PLAY AND LEARN AT MAC SUMMER CAMPS
TEE-OFF A LIFELONG LOVE OF GOLF
Help children get a head start on their golf career this summer. During Little Birdies Golf Camp, instructor Alisha Matthews helps kids ages 3-6 learn the fundamentals of golf. This camp makes golfing fun for all while laying a solid foundation from which kids can expand their skills. F West Clubhouse Gym F July 8-12 | 1-2 p.m. F Members: $100 per child F Guests: $130 per child F Register online from the Youth Programs Calendar.
EDUCATION TEACH CHILDREN THE BASICS OF STAYING HOME ALONE
Kids ages 9-12 will learn the responsibilities and tips for staying home alone for short periods of time at this one-day workshop. Topics during this camp include entering and leaving the house, storm and emergency preparedness, internet safety, first aid and more. F West Clubhouse Card Room F Thursday, June 13 | 2-4 p.m. F Members: $35 F Guests: $45 F ($30 if the child is registered for Week Three of Camp MAC) F Register online from the Youth Programs Calendar.
LEARN TO BE A GREAT CAMP COUNSELOR
It’s summertime again at the MAC! The 2019 season boasts an excellent lineup of programs, educational classes and topnotch sports clinics for children of all ages. Parents can rest assured that their kids will receive the best tutelage available during their summer break. Check out the next page for the full range of programs offered.
The MAC’s Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is for youth between the ages of 12-15. The program is for those interested in gaining experience working with children and possibly looking forward to camp employment opportunities in the future. Download the application from Athletics > Youth Programs > Camps and, once complete, submit it to jholdmeier@mac-stl.org. F $179 per child per week.
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Full or Half Day Fun Friday Themes
June 3-7
WEEK 2
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Team Spirit
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pajama Day
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sports
May 28-31
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mismatch Day
June 24-28
WEEK 5 July 1-5
WEEK 6
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Superhero Day
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Party in USA
S P E C I A LT Y S P O R T S
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tye Dye
CAMP MAC
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Heroes/Princesses
PRESCHOOL CAMP
June 17-21
WEEK 4
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoo Animals
June 10-14
WEEK 3 July 15-19
WEEK 8 July 29-Aug. 2
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Crazy Hair Day
9 a.m.-12 p.m. All About Safety
July 22-26
Aug. 5-9
Aug. 12-16
9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Parent BBQ Ice Cream Party
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. Bubble Bus Christmas in July Fire Truck Visit
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ocean/Beach
July 8-11
WEEK 7
Login to the MAC website (www.mac-stl.org) for program details and registration.
¹Preschool campers must be ages 3-5 and fully potty trained. Themes of the week are listed. ²Tennis Future Stars (Tournament Green or Intermediate) members will have an option to select a level during registration. ³Tennis High, Peak or Varsity Performance members will have the option to select a level during registration. Location is Visitation. Match play for High Performance is on Fridays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the West Clubhouse. ⁴Squash Camp level determined by Pro and based on age and ability.
SQUASH - TBD⁴
Explore STL Ages 6-12 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Adventure Camp Ages 6-12 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wet ‘n Wild Ages 6-12 9 a.m.-4 p.m. TENNIS Tots (T, W, Th) Ages 5-7 12-1 p.m. 12-1 p.m. 12-1 p.m. 12-1 p.m. 12-1 p.m. 12-1 p.m. 12-1 p.m. 12-1 p.m. 12-1 p.m. Tots (T, W, Th) Ages 5-7 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. Future Stars (M-F)² Ages 7-10 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. Intermediate Ages 10-14 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. High/Peak/Varsity(M-Th)³ Ages 11-14 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m. 1-4pm 1-4 p.m.
FIELD TRIP
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m.
12-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m.
Home Alone Basics Ages 8-12 June 13, 2-4 p.m. MAC Art Camp Grades K-3 9 a.m.-12 p.m. MAC Art Camp Grades 4-8 1-4 p.m. Little Vet School Ages 4-10 9 a.m.-12 p.m. American Girl Camp Ages 4-10 1-4 p.m. Bricks 4 Kidz Ages 4-10 1-4 p.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. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or Golf Camp Ages 6-12 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.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 CIAL INTEREST
Grades K-6 Grades K-6
Half Day Ages 3-5¹ Theme of the Week
WEEK 1
The MAC gears up for another sizzlin’ summer filled with sports, education and loads of fun!
SUMMER YOUTH PROGR AMS
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Hit the Links The MAC does not limit members’ golf experience to a single course. The Club provides local and national golf options in a variety of ways such as through ClubCorp and reciprocal clubs. Members receive special guest privileges at six golf clubs. Guest privileges are automatically included for Diamond Club members. A La Carte members should contact the Membership Department to activate seasonal privileges. All charges are billed back to the member’s account. Login to the MAC, and navigate to Athletics > Golf > Reciprocal Golf Program for more information about the following courses: F Dalhousie Golf Club – Cape Girardeau, Mo. F Glen Echo Country Club – Normandy, Mo. F The Legends Golf Club – Eureka, Mo. F Panther Creek Country Club – Springfield, Ill. F St. Clair Country Club – Belleville, Ill. F Sunset Hills Country Club – Edwardsville, Ill.
Save the Date
FOUNDATIONS’ GOLF CLASSIC AUGUST 26
Proceeds benefit the MAC’s three foundations Play golf for a day at Glen Echo Country Club and raise money for the MAC’s three foundations: the Foundation for the Arts, the Preservation Foundation and the Sports Foundation. After golf, enjoy dinner, a live auction and drinks. This year’s tournament will take place on Monday, August 26. This event sells out quickly so start gathering your threesome and stay tuned for registration. If you would like to sponsor this event, contact Director of Special Events Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402 or kmaurer@mac-stl.org. 20 F Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019
MORE VALUE for Your Membership
Enjoy full membership benefits at Two Legendary Clubs and Three Clubhouses As part of the MAC’s Glen Echo Country Club full membership program, Missouri Athletic Club members will receive unlimited rounds of golf, utilization of the pool and clubhouse facilities, invitation to events, and an assigned locker for only an additional $295 per month. Contact Rodney Stoyer for complete program details and to enroll. 314-539-4471 F rstoyer@mac-stl.org Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019 F 21
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TENNIS
S UMMER JUNI OR T ENNI S CA M P S Help children of all levels improve their tennis skills at the MAC’s tennis camps, offered this summer from June 3-Aug. 16. There will be no classes on July 4. Login to the MAC website for complete camp details and to register from the Athletics > Jr. Tennis page. Register for each week separately.
TOTS TENNIS F West Clubhouse F Ages 5-7 F Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12-1 p.m. or 4-5 p.m.
FUTURE STARS F West Clubhouse F Ages 7-10 F Monday-Friday from 1-4 p.m.
TOURNAMENT GREEN F West Clubhouse F Ages 8-11 F Monday-Friday from 1-4 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE
HIGH PERFORMANCE F MICDS F Ages 10-14 F Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11 a.m.
PEAK PERFORMANCE F MICDS F Ages 10-18 F Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11 a.m.
VARSITY PERFORMANCE F MICDS F High school students F Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11 a.m. CONTACT Max Shapiro, Director of Junior Tennis 314-539-4416 or mshapiro@mac-stl.org
F West Clubhouse F Ages 10-14 F Monday-Friday from 1-4 p.m.
TENNIS TIP
ME N TAL TOUG H N ESS vs. MENTAL FL EXI B ILIT Y By Kim Steinmetz, Tennis Director
Most great athletes pride themselves on being mentally tough. However, I recently read an intriguing article, which suggested that being mentally flexible might be a better alternative. Mental toughness and mental flexibility were compared, tongue-in-cheek, as two competing alternatives. In actuality, the combination creates the total mental character of a player. Level of intensity, competitive outlook and mental approach, all affect an athlete’s success on the court. Take a look at the following lists and characterize yourself. Then, make mental changes to be tougher or more flexible. 22 F Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019
You are mentally flexible if you … You are mentally tough if you… … love competition. … hate to lose. … practice hard and never give up. … play hard and never give up. … relish a challenge. … take on a challenge and tackle it. … view a match as a competition. … view a match as a battle. … see your opponent as an equal. … see your opponent as an enemy. … roll with the punches. … punch back. … learn from your mistakes. … vow to never make that mistake again. … don’t feel the pressure. … play well under pressure. … accept defeat. … begrudgingly accept defeat. … congratulate your opponent. … shake hands with your opponent.
MAC Hoops Summer Basketball League League play will begin the week of June 3. The Downtown Clubhouse open league plays on Tuesday evenings. Contact Scott Mattingly at smattingly@mac-stl.org or 314-539-7020 for more information or to get involved. Online registration opens April 15 and ends May 20. F $70 per person
2019 Winter Open Basketball League Recap The winners of the 2019 Winter Open Basketball League were the Pacers, captained by Luke Bumgarner. They beat the Grizzlies, who were captained by Troy Robertson, 58-52 in the championship game to finish with an overall record of 7-4. The Pacers were the #4 seed in the playoffs, and beat the #1, #2 and #5 seeds on their way to the championship. (L-R) BRAD MILLS, ANDREW SCHWARTZ, CAPT. LUKE BUMGARNER, STEPHEN KELLY, MARK MILTON, AND DENNIS EVANS. JOHN KLEVORN – NOT PICTURED.
2019 Winter Over 40 Basketball League Recap The winner of the 2019 Winter Over 40 Basketball League was the team captained by Duke Niedringhaus. They beat the team captained by Dave Wenzel 52-42 in the championship game to finish with an overall record of 7-4. They were the #4 seed in the playoffs, and beat the #1, #5 and #6 seeds on their way to the championship. Al Meitl (Team Wenzel) led the league in scoring with an average of 21.9 points per game (PPG). Brian Albert (Team Kaniecki) finished (L-R) GERRY BURNS, VLAD MONROE, CAPT. DUKE NIEDRINGHAUS (WITH second with 20.8 PPG, and Tim Van Rhein BALL), TIM MALYSZKO, KYLE SHEPPERSON, AND TIM MCGOWAN. DAN MECKES AND DWAUN WARMACK – NOT PICTURED. (Team Walsh) finished third with 18.4 PPG.
2019 NACAD NATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The MAC will send a team to the NACAD National Tournament the weekend of May 17-19, 2019. This year’s tournament is being held in Detroit, Mich., hosted by the Detroit Athletic Club. The MAC team will compete in the “A” division of the tournament this year. NACAD (North American Association of Club Athletic Directors) is the organization made up of the Athletic Directors from private clubs in North America. MAC Athletic Director, Jeff Tuhro, is part of the organization that organizes these tournaments. The members of this year’s team are: Luke Bumgarner Mike Grinnon Ross Knutson Ryan Luechtefeld Lucas Poelker Alec Ramsdell Troy Robertson Matt Scoggins Nathan Stonner Brian Westre Coach: Michael Lofton Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019 F 23
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MAC to Host All-Star Soccer Games St. Louis has a soccer tradition unlike any other. Local soccer fans can catch a glimpse of the next generation of soccer stars on Friday, June 14, at the Soccer Park. The MAC will host the 2019 High School Senior Soccer Games presented by UMB Bank, featuring the top male and female soccer players in the St. Louis area. This will be the final prep game for these standout players as they prepare to begin their collegiate careers.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 14
6 p.m. – Girls game 8 p.m. – Boys game Soccer Park in Fenton Adults – $7 Students – $5 Parking fee TBD
MAC Salutes Basketball’s Best
Williamson, Barnes, Gustafson and Hinson Honored at USBWA Banquet Sponsored by: Tom Lange Company For the second year in a row, a sold-out crowd filled the Missouri Room to honor the best in college basketball at the U.S. Basketball Writers Association dinner presented by Tom Lange Company. The Club’s tradition of celebrating athletic excellence is further enhanced by hosting this national event. This year marked the first of a fouryear agreement between the MAC and USBWA to host the awards banquet. During the 2018-19 season, Duke University’s Zion Williamson was a human highlight reel who amazed college basketball fans throughout his historic season. The 6’7” forward became just the third player in history to win the Wayman Tisdale (Freshman of the Year) and Oscar Robertson (Player of the Year) in the same season. Williamson made news during his visit to the MAC by announcing via
Instagram that he was declaring for the NBA draft. Iowa’s Megan Gustafson dominated the women’s game the way Williamson did the men’s game. She led the nation in scoring (27. 8 points per game) and total rebounds (481). University of Tennessee coach Rick Barnes won the Henry Iba Award (Coach of the Year) after leading the Volunteers to the best season in school history. Tom Ackerman facilitated a Q&A with the honorees at the sponsors’ reception, and Mike Kelly emceed the awards banquet. Long-time coach Barry Hinson received the USBWA’s “Good Guy” award and brought the house down with his acceptance speech. His mix of comedy and inspirational stories was the perfect capper on a memorable night at the MAC.
See more photos on Facebook! TOP ROW FROM LEFT: RICK BARNES, USBWA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOE MITCH, MEGAN GUSTAFSON, ZION WILLIAMSON AND MAC BASKETBALL CHAIRMAN KEVIN CANTWELL; USBWA HONOREES PARTICIPATE IN A Q&A SESSION; IOWA’S MEGAN GUSTAFSON WAS INTERVIEWED BY RANDY KARRAKER ON 101 ESPN. MIDDLE ROW FROM LEFT: BARRY HINSON WAS INTERVIEWED BY FRANK CUSUMANO ON CHANNEL 5; ZION WILLIAMSON GIVES A SHOUT OUT TO HIS MOM DURING THE Q&A WITH EMCEE MIKE KELLY; PRESIDENT KEITH PHOENIX HANDS THE HENRY IBA AWARD TO RICK BARNES. BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT: ZION WILLIAMSON AT CENTER COURT IN THE MAC GYM; BASKETBALL LEGEND ANN MEYERS DRYSDALE PRESENTED THE WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD. Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019 F 25
STL STORYTELLING
LIVE
A special event celebrating St. Louis history featuring local authors and historians Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Missouri Athletic Club 405 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102 Admission is $10 per person Visit http://news.stlpublicradio.org for reservations
Bill Clevlen
Cameron Collins
Amanda Doyle
Calvin Riley
Carol Shepley
Ed Wheatley
What’s the best way to learn about a city? Listen to its stories! Experience St. Louis in a truly unique and authentic way at STL Storytelling Live, a live storytelling event featuring local authors. The stories presented will range from colorful and quirky to heartwarming and poignant. Storytellers will combine personal experience with favorite St. Louis topics like nostalgia, sports, historical happenings, and special places. Longtime St. Louis radio personality and prolific travel writer Bill Clevlen (100 Things to Do in America Before You Die) will moderate the event program and participate alongside other local authors including: • Cameron Collins, blogger and creator of distilledhistory.com (Lost Treasures of St. Louis) • Amanda Doyle, guidebook and children’s author (To the Top: The Story of the Gateway Arch) • Calvin Riley, founder and director of the George B. Vashon African American History Museum • Carol Shepley, St. Louis historian and guide (St. Louis: An Illustrated Timeline) • Ed Wheatley, baseball historian and curator (St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team)
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Books and other items by the storytellers will be available for sale before and after the event, with a portion of proceeds going to children’s charities supported by the Missouri Athletic Club. Participating charities include Books for STL Kids, Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, and Midtown Community Services. After the program, storytellers will greet attendees and autograph items purchased at the event. STL Storytelling Live is sponsored by St. Louis Public Radio, the Missouri Athletic Club and Reedy Press.
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See more photos on Facebook! BETSEY BRUCE, EMILY MCCARTNEY, GOV. NAT WALSH, ANGIE MINGES, KATIE CASTREE, ADRIAN BRACY, LISA CLARK, DR. ABBY HOLLANDER, KATRINA PON, PRESIDENT-ELECT KEVIN CANTWELL, KATIE RHOADES AND JODI PETERSEN AT THE WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON..
LUNCHEON HONORS SEVEN WOMEN OF DISTINCTION
FROM TOP: BETSEY BRUCE, EMCEE; PANELISTS CAROLYN KINDLE BETZ, ADRIAN BRACY, CHERI MCLAUGHLIN AND ROMAINE SEGUIN; WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON.
The Missouri Room was packed with more than 300 people on Friday, April 12, to honor seven 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. This event was co-chaired by Carrie Burggraf and Jodi Petersen of the Missouri Athletic Club’s Women’s Initiative Group. The event began with a reception where attendees could mix and mingle with the honorees and panelists. This was followed by a luncheon in the ballroom where Petersen launched the luncheon with her opening remarks, and MAC President-Elect Kevin Cantwell welcomed guests and led the invocation. The 2019 Women of Distinction Awards were presented to Adrian Bracy, Lisa Clark, Dr. Abby Hollander, Ann Marr, Katrina Pon and Katie Rhoades. Katie Castree received the Rising Star award as a Woman of Distinction under the age of 35. Concluding the event was a panel discussion facilitated by award-winning television journalist Betsey Bruce with women leaders Carolyn Kindle Betz, President of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation; Adrian
Bracy, chief financial officer for YWCA Metro St. Louis; Romaine Seguin, President of UPS Global Freight Forwarding; and Cheri McLaughlin, President and owner of Sparks Milling Digital and MAC Governor.
Women’s Initiative Group Upcoming Events The MAC’s Women’s Initiative Group spearheads this event as part of their goal to engage and recruit female members. Join the social media community using the hashtag #WomenOfMAC. Add these fun upcoming WIG events to your calendar and don’t miss out!
Fitness
Women’s Wellness Week | May 6-10 Golf Event | June – Date TBD Tennis Event | September – Date TBD
Professional
Women Business Owners Roundtable | June 5 Women of Distinction Speaker Series | January 2020
Social
Sip and Shop | November 13 Happy Hours | May 22 and December 18 Sip and Cook | September – Date TBD
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>> clubs within the club
Forever Young Club Learns about N2W Deputy Director for the Next NGA West Program Visits the West Clubhouse This month the Forever Young Club will welcome Thomas J. Bukoski, Deputy Director of the Next NGA West Program Management Office, providing leadership to the West New Campus program, the approximately $800 million new facility for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. It is the largest federal investment project in the history of St. Louis. Bukoski is actively engaged in building the staff, helping develop the N2W program and setting the stage for facility construction. He held similar responsibilities during the recent construction of NGA's New Campus East Program in Virginia. Join the FYC for this update on a major St. Louis project on Friday, May 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the West Clubhouse.
Going East to Go West The Forever Young Club Visits the Gateway Arch On a March morning, 32 Forever Young Club members and guests traveled east to go west—from the West Clubhouse to the Gateway Arch downtown. They explored the new Arch Museum and found it to be both entertaining and educational. Their visit began with a ranger-led tour of the six major exhibits: Colonial St. Louis, Jefferson's Vision, New Frontiers, the Riverfront Era, Manifest Destiny and Building the Dream. After the tour, they explored on their own for about an hour. Several of the group took in the digitally restored Monument to the Dream film and reported it to be "sparkling." The FYC seemed to leave this trip with one thought in mind — No matter how much you know about St. Louis, there is always something new to learn about its growth and role as Gateway to the West.
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Meetings The MAC offers a variety of Clubs Within the Club to bring together members with common interests. Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown Book Club Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown 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 For more information, visit mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4402.
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Apollos Take a Page Out of the American Songbook On Friday, April 5, the MAC’s Apollos hosted their spring concert performing tunes from the American Songbook. This year’s performance was a departure from their usual concerts — placing the spotlight on individual talents in the intimate, cabaret atmosphere of the Art Lounge. The evening began with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner prepared by Executive Chef Bart Phillipps. The program
began at 8 p.m. with an introduction from music director Dr. Marc Strathman. This “Rat Pack”-themed night of entertainment featured standards from great composers such as Moon River, Come Fly with Me, Blue Skies and more, performed by individual Apollos from those with a long tenure to those who have recently joined. All the Apollos came together for four favorites to conclude
the program. Music accompaniment was performed by Daren Modde on piano, Dr. Toby Curtright on Bass, Damon Van on drums and Arthur Toney on jazz piano. Dr. Strathman served as conductor and played the clarinet. The evening concluded with the afterglow for the performers and guests to dance and mingle.
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West Clubhouse POOL AND GUEST POLICY F Spouses and their dependent children under age 25 have Club privileges with the permission of the primary member and are not subject to a guest fee. F Spouses and their dependent children must be listed in the Club’s records. Contact the Membership Department at 314-539-4438 to add dependents to an account. F All other family members are considered guests. F All non-members are considered guests. F Guests must be accompanied by the member and must be registered when entering any of the athletic facilities. F Members are charged a $12 fee per guest per day for athletic facility use. F Guests are limited to a maximum of 12 visits per year for athletic facility use. F Members may bring guests for dining and social activities an unlimited number of times per year without a guest fee charge. F Please be prepared to show picture ID when requested.
POOL SUMMER HOURS Saturday, May 25-Friday, July 12 Monday-Friday: 12:30-9 p.m.* Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. *Hours subject to change on days of swim team meets and dive team meets. Dates and times TBD. Stay tuned for updates. Monday, July 15-Labor Day Monday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Adult Lap Swimming Monday-Friday: Daybreak-7 a.m. and 1-9 p.m. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, the lap lanes will be removed from 12-5 p.m. At all other hours, lap swimming will be available. 30 F Cherry Diamond F MAY 2019
Artist Quarter ZACK SMITHEY
Zack Smithey is a multidisciplinary artist working in many different styles and media for the last 20 years. In addition to showing in galleries, he also builds functional art (furniture), paints murals, and works with designers, agents, and clients to bring their vision to life. His enormous body of work consists of hundreds of pieces in his current inventory and more than 3,000 original pieces in public and private collections. Smithey also built the first shipping container home in St. Charles and broke ground on another container home in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood in August 2018. See Smithy’s home on Season 3, Episode 2 of Netflix’s original series, “Amazing Interiors.” Smithey has participated in more than 100 solo and group shows, has worked in art and film for Lincoln Center in NYC, created a series of art videos for world-renowned pianist Inon Barnatan titled “Darknesse Visible”, developed the Easter Art Hunt in St. Louis and designed album art for Smother Party, a band in Brooklyn. He has been published in The New Yorker, Curbed, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis At Home Magazine, All the Art, St. Louis Magazine, StreetScapes Magazine, St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles, Uptown Magazine, Community News, Lindenwood Connection and St. Charles Magazine. He has been covered on Netflix, NBC, Fox News, CBS, and USA Today. View his recent work on Instagram under the handles: @zacksmithey, @gallerylines, @stripesgallery, @galleryvibrations, @twainsworld2 and @ smitheycontainerhomes.
Promote Your Business Year-Round in the MAC Member Directory Once again, the MAC will publish the annual member directory in July in lieu of the regular Cherry Diamond magazine. Connect your business to the best audience in St. Louis … fellow members! The annual MAC roster, featuring contact information for the Club’s membership, is very popular with advertisers since members refer to the publication throughout the year. The deadline for space reservations is May 31.
To participate or for more information, contact Kelsey Sims at 314-539-4459 or ksims@mac-stl.org.
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>> mac past
As reported in the May Cherry Diamond of years past … 1919 More than 60 boys participated in the MAC’s swimming championships. The families of the boys filled the gallery for a spirited day at the Club.
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The Athletic Department hosted its Victory Banquet to hand out trophies and honor the best athletes from the past year. The dinner was an annual get-together of the Fifth Floor Gang, where feuds of the handball courts and the bickerings of the volleyball leagues are laid aside for a while. Even the decisions of the umps in the last Mark your calendars for the upcoming MAC Happy indoor baseball were forgotten, least, temporarily. Hours. leagues In addition to servingat up great drink specials,
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members and introduce friends and colleagues to the Coach Carl Bauer and captain Harry Queensen led the MAC water Club. No reservations are required. polo squad to a big victory over the acclaimed New York Athletic Club during a visit to the Big Apple. Around that time, the MAC Downtown West (Poolside) water polo squad was regarded as one of the top teams in the United Wednesday, June 25 Saturday, June 14 States and regularly made their mark in national competitions. Wednesday, July 23 Saturday, July 12 Saturday, Aug. 23 Thursday, Aug. 14 FROM TOP: MAC AND SWIM CLASS OF 1919; WATER POLOISTS FROM THE MAC’S 1949 TEAM. 1:30-4:30 p.m. 5-8GYMp.m.
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MAC snapshots MISSOURI GOVERNOR MIKE PARSON (MIDDLE) VISITED THE MAC IN APRIL AND MET WITH GENERAL MANAGER WALLY SMITH (LEFT) AND PRESIDENT-ELECT KEVIN CANTWELL (RIGHT).
DENNIS AND LAURAL MCGRAW, ANGIE MINGES AND SUSAN BRUCE ENJOY THE WINE SOCIETY’S TRIONE WINE DINNER.
PRESIDENT KEITH PHOENIX POSES WITH “GOOD GUY” AWARD WINNER BARRY HINSON.
JUDGE MARK H. NEILL POSES AT THE DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE ON THE DAY OF HIS RETIREMENT.
MRS. CROSS CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY WILL ALL HER GRANDDAUGHTERS AND NEWEST GRANDBABY AT THE JACK BUCK GRILLE.
BLUES GENERAL MANAGER DOUG ARMSTRONG AND ANNOUNCER CHRIS KERBER HOLD A FIRESIDE CHAT ABOUT THE TEAM AT THE WEST CLUBHOUSE’S 1903 BAR.
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