Missouri Athletic Club, Cherry Diamond, September 2019 by Missouri Athletic Club

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Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 SEPTEMBER 2019 Cherry Diamond STAFF Publisher – Kevin Cantwell Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Robyn Dexter 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. 9 (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 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

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Features

7 Notice of Amendments to the Bylaws 10 Foundations 16 College Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon 18 Hermann Trophy Watch List

Departments

2 Upcoming Events 4 President’s Column 6 General Manager’s Column 8 Membership 11 Around the Club

Class of 2022 Julie Ahrling, Matt Gross, Angie Minges, Duke Niedringhaus, Aaron Pawltiz

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ON SEPT. 25 FIVE HOPEFUL ENTREPRENEURS WILL COMPETE IN FRONT OF THREE JUDGES TO WIN THE TITLE OF MAC TANK’S “BEST INVESTMENT.”

20 MAC Tank Launch 24 Home Improvement Special Section 30 Pool Parties

12 Athletics 19 Wellness 27 Clubs Within the Club 32 MAC Past 33 Snapshots

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Years that the MAC has hosted the College Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon. Entrepreneurs will compete to win MAC Tank’s “best investment.” Years the (Bob Barnes) Silver Racquet Tennis Championship has taken place. Players were on both the Men’s and Women’s Hermann Trophy Watch Lists. Events were hosted by the MAC in the past year. Cherry Diamond F SEPT 2019 F 1

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September Lawyers’ Group Kick Off (DT) WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

The newly formed MAC Lawyers’ Group invites fellow lawyers to join them for a presentation by Governor Jay Nixon. 6 p.m. Event is complimentary. .

MTS Jim Beam Small Batch Collection Tasting (DT)

MAC Music Trivia Night (DT)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Join the MAC for a night full of music trivia for all music lovers to enjoy. Trivia categories range from pop to classical, rock to hip-hop, movies and more! Includes cash prizes, beer, wine, soda and garage parking. 6:30 p.m. – Registration and silent auction 7-10 p.m. – Trivia $35

Join MTS for a Jim Beam Small Batch craft bourbon tasting. Price includes the tasting, cigars, hors d’oeuvres and garage parking. 6:30 p.m. $35 per person plus gratuity for MTS members $39 per person plus gratuity for non-MTS members and guests

College Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon (DT)

Golf Club Championship THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 The Golf Club sponsors this fun day of fellowship with other members. Following a round of golf, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and prizes. Space is limited. There will be both men’s and women’s categories for a Championship Division (Scratch) and a Handicap Division. 1 p.m. $50 green fee ($22 cart fee) Golf Club members receive $25 off green fee. The $25 difference is charged to Mackers (Golf Club).

FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

Associates’ Rooftop Concert and Cocktails (DT) THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 Join fellow Associate members on the beautiful Downtown Clubhouse rooftop to enjoy live music, cocktails, games and giveaways. Show off the Club and bring guests along to join in the fun! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Event is complimentary. Register online or call 314-539-4471.

Generations of Sonoma Wine Dinner (DT) THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 Enjoy a special wine dinner, sponsored by the MAC’s Wine Society, with wine presented by Lohr and dinner by Executive Chef Bart Philipps. 6:30 p.m. – Reception 7 p.m. – Dinner $45 per person, all inclusive for Wine Society members $60 per person, all inclusive for non-Wine Society members

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Special Business Meeting (DT) THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 Learn about the proposed amendments to the bylaws at this special business meeting. Stay tuned for more information. 4:30 p.m.

Join Tom Ackerman of KMOX as he previews the 2019-20 college basketball season for SLU, Illinois, Missouri, SIU-Carbondale and SIUEdwardsville and Missouri State University. 11 a.m. - Registration 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon 12:15 p.m. - Program $50 per person, inclusive

MAC Tank Pitch Competition WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 Join MAC members and other angel and seed investors to watch our judges evaluate the final five entrepreneurs as they battle it out to win the MAC Tank’s “best investment!” 5:30-8 p.m..

Downtown Athletic Summer Hours The Downtown Athletic Department will be closed on Sept.2, in honor of Labor Day. It will reopen with the following hours: Monday-Friday: 4 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

West Clubhouse Pool Hours The West Clubhouse pool is closed beginning Sept. 2.

October

Oktoberfest Beer and Brats Tasting (WE) FRIDAY, OCT. 4 Get in the mood for fall with an Oktoberfest celebration by joining the Mark Twain Society and Craft Beer Club for beer tastings, hors d’oeuvres, and a fun-filled night at the West Clubhouse. 6-9 p.m. $30 per person

Classics and Cocktails Happy Hour (WE) THURSDAY, OCT. 17 Join fellow MAC members for the third annual Classics and Cocktails Happy Hour sponsored by the Business Development Group. Enjoy a fun evening with a car show, networking opportunities and prizes. For more information about registering cars, please contact MAC member, Charley Baine at 314-255-3241. Limited to first 40 cars! 4:30-7 p.m. (rain or shine) Event is complimentary.

Bob Barnes 10th Annual Silver Racquet Tennis Championship (WE) SATURDAY, OCT. 26 Members and guests ages 50+ are invited to compete in several rounds of doubles, culminating in a tiebreaker between finalists. Participate to raise money for the Sports Foundation benefitting the Charitable Society for Children. 9-11:30 a.m. Event is complimentary

Family Fun Tennis Day (WE)

Trunk-R-Treat (WE)

SATURDAY, OCT. 26

Put on the scariest and goofiest Halloween costumes and decorate your vehicle. Families can pass out candy from the trunks of their cars while kids “Trunk-R-Treat.” 4-7 p.m. $15 per car

Enjoy of day of tennis with the family following the completion of the Bob Barnes 10th Annual Silver Racquet Tennis Championship. Raise money for the Sports Foundations benefitting the Charitable Society for Children as a family. Tennis courts and all equipment will be available including the ball machine will be available at no charge. Open to all members and guests. 1-3 p.m. Event is complimentary

SATURDAY, OCT. 26

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.

16th Annual Wine Tasting and Sale (DT) WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30 This special event only comes once a year! Channel your inner sommelier and sample some of the best wines from local wine purveyors. Price includes wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and discounted wine that makes for perfect holiday gifts. 6-9 p.m. $30 per person plus service charge (No entry fee for Wine Society members)

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 SEPT 2019 F 3

from the president The Missouri Athletic Club just finished one of the best Foundations’ Months in history. Thank you to those who supported the Preservation, Sports and Arts Foundations through your donations and support of the All-Star Program. On Aug. 26, we held the Foundations’ Golf Classic presented by the Stacie Lee Belew Scholarship Fund and Redbird Carriers. This year’s event was in memory of Past President Kim Tucci. Thank you to Past President John Bugh, Past President Mark Belew, Governor Mark Brandom, Governor John Pennington, Past Governor Tim Powers and Past President Dean Eggerding for your leadership of this event. I’d also like to extend a thank you to all the players and sponsors who make this a mustattend event at the MAC. Thank you to our great staff, including Director of Special Events Katie Maurer, who worked tirelessly to make this a first-class event. In other foundations news, the Trulaske Campaign is going great. I’m grateful to the foundation staff, who have been driving this important campaign to restore the exterior of our amazing downtown facility. If you have not been able to offer your support, please review all the material on the website and around the clubhouse. Please contact Larry Absheer or Cynthia Goudy to discuss how you can part of the restoration of our downtown facility. This month, the Club starts its new fiscal year. The numbers for the past accounting year are not finalized, but based on what we have done year-to-date and with no major issues being forecasted, we will end the year on a positive note. As we look forward, the MAC will continue to grow with sound fiscal management. We will have challenges like any other entity in the region with minimum wage concerns, competition, and increased day-to-day cost. The board is committed to making sure our members receive the premier experience we expect. Thanks to the staff for making this happen. One of our biggest projects for the new fiscal year will be the phase two project at

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MAC’s West Clubhouse. Our members asked for it, and we will deliver it. Past President Robertson and Past President Schoedel drove these upgrades to reality, and this board is committed to finishing their vision. The Jack Buck Grille and other important projects are still in the planning stage, but each day they are one step closer to happening. In the month of September, a bylaw change request will be put forth to the members to vote on. It involves changing the definition of a member from the single entity to one that includes a married partner. Presently, only one person is considered a primary member, with the spouse (male or female) considered equal in most benefits of the Club, but not all. The non-primary is restricted from certain committees and board representation. In the year 2019, the Club has made great strides for inclusion of all. This change helps continue the process. The bylaw change request just makes all married members equal in all parts of club involvement. Please exercise your right to vote. The MAC has implemented online voting to make the process more convenient and respectful of your time. You will be receiving instruction from the Club on how to use the system and the voting dates. As we move into the fall season, the Club starts the beginning of a busy stretch of months. Halloween is just around the corner, and I am hoping you are keeping the MAC in your holiday plans. We’re open for business, and we offer a premier catering experience for your private events. We have plenty of fitness classes to help keep the holiday meals off, and basketball season is in full swing, with league games every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night. The Clubs within the Club are meeting and helping drive the member value. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner will be here soon. Make sure you are checking the MAC’s social media platforms for info on the always-sold-out Family Brunch with Santa. In October, we will honor the legacy of Bob Barnes, a longtime member of the MAC and an individual who constantly stressed “member

retention.” The 10th Annual Silver Racquet Tennis Championship, which now honors Bob Barnes, will be held 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the West Clubhouse. We have several member and guest events scheduled, along with a Family Fun Tennis experience after the tournament. Please check the MAC website for additional information. We look forward to your participation. November brings with it the Veterans Day Commemoration that has honored veterans in the St. Louis area for many years. This year’s event is scheduled on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Downtown Clubhouse with speaker and guest of honor four-star General Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Invited guests include bi-state government leaders, representatives from the St. Louis area business community, members of area veterans organizations, present members of the armed forces and the general public. VIP attendees may include the Mayor of St. Louis, county executives, state and national congressional leaders. Last year, there were more than 350 attendees. We encourage you to attend and help us recognize our veterans. Thank you to all the MAC veterans, and God bless. The MAC is more than just a fitness club. We offer a unique and total family experience. Think about the many banquets that are MAC traditions that cannot be duplicated: the Jack Buck Awards, the Hermann Trophy Banquet, the President’s Gala, the Foundations’ Gala, the United States Basketball Writers Dinner and the Women of Distinction luncheon — just to name a few. We are comprised of two clubhouses that host more than 175 events a year and can meet the needs of our members for any services required. The MAC experience can never be duplicated and only truly admired by competitors.

Kevin Cantwell, President Missouri Athletic Club

President's Message By Gary K. Wideman

The 1994-95 social sea son has begun, and we ’re looking for ward to another successful an d enjoyable year. The social season gets into full swing with the MA C Homecoming extra vaganza on Friday, Sept. 23. For those of you who were able to attend last year’s 90th Anniversary Celeb ration, you will remem ber the elaborate culinary displays, wond erful entertainment, great music, picture opportunities in front of the Ferris wheel an d the pink Cadillac, and the exciting atten dance and grand prize s at the conclusion of the evening. This ye ar’s Homecoming prom ises to be another outstanding event, so mark your calendars no w. For all of our memb ers and their families, the staff has planned a well-rounded offering of events this month. We believe the series of events is a de finite enhancement to the value of your membership. For exam ple, the Saturday Yout h Program orientation and Social Ease Program for Young Adults begin s this month. Also scheduled is the secon d session of the MAC Business Networking the dynamic Donald Cr ; aib, Chairman and Ch ief Executive Officer of enjoy networking for TWA, will speak to th both business and socia ose who l reasons. For the spor gearing up for tournam ts enthusiast, the fifth ent and league play in flo or is several sports. Also slated for Septe mber is the annual St. Louis Blues Breakfast, coach Mike Keenan. Tr which will feature new avelogues and Lunche head on Forums also add a calendar. And to addr great dimension to th ess the cultural aspec e so cia t of l our diverse Club, the cocktail party on Sept. MAC Art Foundation 30. will host a The MAC is a wond erful institution, one which I am proud to be that feeling, and that’ affiliated with. I am no s one reason why I ha t alone in ve great confidence that “Blueprint for MAC Su our new membership ccess,” will be a success ca mpaign, . It is your privilege to a new member. There have the honor of prop is strength in numbers osing , and our strength come membership base. I en s from a strong and he courage you to be a pa alt hy rt of the new campaig n.

PAST PRESIDENT WIDEMAN'S COLUMN FROM 1994

Each month, President Cantwell will invite a past president to attend the Board of Governors dinner as his special guest. To illustrate the continuity from past to present, the past president’s column from that month will run alongside the current president’s column in each issue of the Cherry Diamond. Cherry Diamond F SEPT 2019 F 5

from the general manager After reading President Cantwell’s all-inclusive column and realizing he’d covered pretty much everything going on in the Club, I thought I’d go ahead and put together an update on our planning processes wrapping up fiscal year 2019 and kicking off fiscal year 2020, which begins Sept. 1. Our “four A’s” planning process is never-ending and is the system behind our successes. The first A represents the agenda, which we update each year at this time. The agenda includes our operational, capital and strategic initiatives for next fiscal year and also looks outward 10 years with keener focus on the two to three years ahead. Once we set the agenda, which was concluded at our August planning, finance and board meetings, we identify and allocate the resources — our second A. The third A represents activating the work on our agenda. Each A has its significance, and the last A is accounting for the results. Right now as we close out the year, we are in between accountability and activating the agenda for next year. This whole planning cycle never ends. It’s like a wheel in motion with no stop. In terms of accountability, last year’s agenda included a phenomenal remodel of the 5M downtown fitness area, featuring new equipment. We added updates to the cardio room and stretching areas once we got in there to finish off the spaces. We completed Phase One of the West Clubhouse fitness project to rave reviews. We overhauled the plumbing in six hotel rooms that had been leaking and brought them back online, adding to our rooms inventory downtown. We purchased new Chiavari chairs for our banquets and all new state-of-the-art portable staging for our big events, eliminating the need to rent them. We also replaced the rotten wood on the porte-cochère at the West Clubhouse, along with many, many other small projects.

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We were and are very focused on security. We increased our security capabilities by adding a number of additional cameras and installing significantly more lighting in the parking areas and around the Downtown Clubhouse. And as part of our agenda for next year, we will be completing an in-depth Club-wide security audit with our partner Whelan Security. There are a lot of great things going on downtown, and we are committed to the safety of all our members and guests. Please know you are on camera just about everywhere you go around the two clubhouses, and footage is monitored and recorded constantly. Those are some of the major things we set out to do last year and accomplished. My hat’s off to our team! Now on to the agenda for next year. The key capital project is the completion of Phase Two of our fitness upgrades at West, budgeted at $1.2 million. This project — an offshoot of our 2017 member survey — will take up most of the capital budget for fiscal year 2020. It’s something we need to do and the priority project our members have requested. Therefore, other “want-to-do” capital projects will be at a minimum next year, but we have allocated money to cover the cost of things that come up unexpectedly and emergency-type repairs. We also ear-marked funds to continue design plans for the Jack Buck Grille, which could be slated later in the year. The capital fee on everyone’s statement allows us to keep improving your Club, and the Board has authorized a four percent increase, which will begin in January. The four percent increase averages about $1.50 per month per member, which almost seems insignificant, but with around 2,480 members contributing, it adds $35,500 to our capital budget for fiscal year 2020. The operating budget presented a whole different set of challenges. The new St. Louis minimum wage initiative has increased cost

of labor and will continue to do so for the next three years. There’s also a shrinking labor pool, making it a challenge attracting and keeping great folks who are serviceminded and possess the “hospitality gene” needed to run a Platinum Club successfully. Additionally, we experienced a very high health insurance renewal, despite our best efforts to tweak plans and minimize cost increases. The 29 percent increase was significant, and when you consider our plans cost $1 million per year, it’s easy math to figure out that impact. While dues increases are never the best news, we were able to get our budgets whole with a very modest increase of 2.5 percent, which the Board authorized at the August meeting. The increase will be reflected on your September statement and averages out to $5.10 per member. Again, when you put the power of our full membership behind that, it adds up to approximately $202,000 and will just about offset the additional cost of insurance and labor. The good news is that we can continue on with our survey strategies and member updates, and we’ll be able to complete the $1.2 million West Clubhouse project out of the cash flow. And finally, please remember that our three buckets — Membership, Rooms and Catering — are as important as ever. Keeping our eyes focused on those areas allows us to keep membership cost increases to a minimum and still undertake the projects and provide the programs we need to do for you, our members. See you at the Club,

Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club

SEPTEMBER

CHERRY DIAMOND NOTICES AMENDMENTS TO CLUB BYLAWS During its April Board meeting, the Board of Governors unanimously approved certain revisions to the Bylaws, with such approval condition upon an approving vote by the Member of the Club. Prior to such conditional approval by the Board, the Governance Committee considered and commented on the amending language. The voting Members will be invited to vote on whether to ratify of such amendments. The full text of the proposed amendments will be published on the Club’s Member website and otherwise be made available at the front desk of both clubhouses in the coming weeks. Voting will occur electronically (although Members who desire a paper ballot may request one at either clubhouse).

SPECIAL MEMBER BUSINESS MEETING Date: Thursday, Sept. 19 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Crystal Room, Downtown Clubhouse Purpose: At such special meeting, one or more of the Club’s officers (or other Governors) will facilitate a discussion regarding the proposed to amend the Bylaws for the purpose of providing to each spouse of a Member certain voting and leadership opportunities not presently available to such spouses.

SHOE SHINE AND REPAIR Dust off your shoes with a shoe shine at either Clubhouse. Just drop your shoes at the Downtown Athletic Department and West Men’s Locker Room or Hair Care center. Need more than just a shine? The Downtown Clubhouse also offers shoe repair. Members who frequent the West Clubhouse can send their shoes in need of repair downtown by dropping them off at the West Pro Shop.

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Welcome NE W M E M BE R S F RO M J U LY! Brown, Jerry (Shirleen), retired, was proposed by Jack Bodine.

Johans, Carrie (Stephen) of Mercy Hospital was proposed by Spencer Johans.

Smallmon, Michelle of Hubbard Broadcasting was proposed by Jeff Moore.

Callahan, Patrick, self-employed, was proposed by Fritz Clifford.

Jones, Michael (Jean) of TD Ameritrade was proposed by Jack McEnery.

Thompson, David (Nicole) of Mercer was proposed by Bill Swoboda.

Dolan, Michael (Margaret) of Box Partners was proposed by Jim Lally.

LeResche, David (Marisa) of Vetio Animal Health was proposed by James Martin.

Willis, Nicole (Aaron Eidson) of BJC was proposed by Kevin Cantwell.

Easton, Robert, Mayor of East St. Louis, was proposed by Allan Caprola.

Molen, Ryan of McCarthy Building Company was proposed by Ryan Freeman.

Elias, Alex of Offbeat Media Group was proposed by Emily McCartney.

Schneider, Brian (Nicole Mardos) of Major Brands Inc. was proposed by Carl Winters.

Grunz, Donald (Jianhui Hu) of West County Radiology was proposed by Thomas Applewhite.

Schultz, Beth (Scott) of Dielmann Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International was proposed by Yaroslav Kolivayko.

Hill, Jason (Lisa LeMasters) of Emerson was proposed by Tim Reeves.

Shaw, Adam (Sadie Van Horn) of Offbeat Media Group was proposed by Emily McCartney.

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TOP Proposer

Troy Robertson and Benjamin Yousef are still tied for top proposer with three members each. Take the lead and propose four!

MEET THE

Membership Department The MAC’s Membership Department has undergone plenty of change in the past year. Get to know the team and how they can help you make the most of your Club experience. RODNEY STOYER Director of Membership rstoyer@mac-stil.org F 314-539-4429 “While leading the membership department, I also matriculate new members in to the Club and participate in all aspects of the membership process. Feel free to contact me with any membership-related questions or concerns.” PATTI CUNDIFF (SEXTRO) Executive Membership Liaison pcundiff@mac-stl.org F 314-539-4422 “My role at the MAC includes all areas of member engagement, primarily recruiting new members through existing members and guests. When away from the Club I enjoy visiting my kids in Houston, TX. I enjoy reading and following the Cardinals and Blues. I also love hanging out with my husband and my dog MAC.” SAMANTHA (SAMI) LIPKOWITZ Membership Development Executive. slipkowitz@mac-stl.org F 314-539-4471 “My role at the Club is to help grow our membership by guiding prospective members through our application process and supporting Katie Maurer with member events. I am an Iowa native, with a love for football and golf!”

JULIE KUEPER Membership Development Executive jkueper@mac-stl.org F 314-539-44008 “The years fly by filled with joyful times spent with members, staff and guests — in the grandest club of all!” MORGAN FRANKE Membership Administrative Assistant mfranke@mac-stl.org F 314-539-4438 “I enjoy the band Phish and live music. I have a slight addiction to cheese. I handle and process all incoming membership applications, adjust account information and create and edit reports for various departments and members.” JANET JONES Administrative Support jjones@mac-stl.org F 314-539-4444 ext. 7430 “I have worked for the Missouri Athletic Club for 12 years. I provide administrative support for Membership, Catering, Accounting and the Clubhouse Manager at the West Clubhouse. I enjoy the versatility of my job and interacting and helping the members. I have a 16-yearold son and a sweet, furry dog named Chevy.” NAJAH FENNOY Director of New Opportunities nfennoy@mac-stl.org F 314-539-4448 “I am responsible for sales in our three core areas of membership, catering and overnight rooms. Contact me with any meeting, catering or membership needs.”

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CHARITABLE SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN

2019 Charity Highlight

Nominated by Director of New Opportunities, Najah Fennoy, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation works to change lives of at-risk children in East St. Louis and communities across the U.S. The foundation encourages kids to have dreams and helps them gain the confidence and drive to achieve them. The foundation features an after-school program, athletic programs and summer camps. Their Winning in Life program also helps children build character, determination and self-esteem to prepare them for an amazing future. The mission of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation is to instill in youth from the Greater East St. Louis area with the dream, drive and determination to succeed in academics, athletics and leadership. After returning from college in Texas, Fennoy saw the good that the foundation was doing for youth in East St. Louis and wanted to be a part of it. Soon after, she joined the team as the Education Manager. “My father always said, if you’re in a place to give back, you do. Just to be able to give back and help and have a job doing that was very fulfilling. Even now, to see some of the formerly at-risk kids

thriving and doing well now is just so gratifying.” Although she has since left the position, she still believes in what the organization is doing in East St. Louis and other communities, which is why she nominated them to be one of the CSC Charities of 2019.

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Is there a local children’s charity that resonates with your heart? Nominate the organization to receive donations from the MAC’s Charitable Society for Children in 2020. To be eligible, the charity must be: F Local to the St. Louis metropolitan area F Non-denominational F Family-oriented with emphasis on service to children F For human welfare (not animals) To submit your nomination, email csc@mac-stl.org or mail to Missouri Athletic Club, Attn: Cynthia Goudy, 405 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102 by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. For documentation requirements, navigate to Social > CWCs > Descriptions and expand Charitable Society for Children.

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A TASTE OF MEMBERSHIP

PAUL HELFRICH AND SUSAN TRAMELLI EXPLAIN THE FITNESS AND WELLNESS OFFERINGS OF THE CLUB TO GUESTS.

Potential new members gathered at the West Clubhouse on Thursday, Aug. 8 for Taste & Tour. This event gave prospective members the chance to learn more about Club offerings and get a taste of membership. This year, staff educated attendees on programs and amenities at various tables such as membership, athletics, dining, social offering and more. Even Glen Echo Country Club had a table to discuss the MAC’s Glen Echo Full Partnership. As they asked questions and listened to various presentations, guests enjoyed delicious and unique hors d’oeuvres and drinks, including a specialty drink named The Cherry Diamond. After the group had their questions answered, staff members took them on tour of the West Clubhouse to help them see what Club life would be like.

Trunk-R-Treat Returns

Cocre8 State team championships in the 2018-19 school year — boys soccer, boys tennis, girls golf and girls tennis

INDEPENDENT • COEDUCATIONAL • GRADES 7-12

Open House Saturday, October 26 Pre-register at jburroughs.org/openhouse or at 9 am on the day of the event Presentation begins at 9:30 am

MEMBERS DRESSED UP AND DECORATED THEIR CARS TO ENJOY A FUN EVENING AT THE LAST TRUNK-R-TREAT EVENT.

Adults and kids alike should wear the scariest or goofiest costume for this year’s Trunk-RTreat at the West Clubhouse on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4-7 p.m. Parents are invited to BYOC (bring your own candy) to pass out as kids enjoy activities, a DJ/magician and “Trunk-R-Treat-ing.” Don’t forget to show off holiday spirit by decorating your vehicle! Vehicles are $10 each. Register online or call 314-539-4490.

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SERVES UP Adult Tennis

Ladies Tennis Clinics and Cardio

Tennis for Working Men and Women

LADIES BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE F Begins Sept. 9 F Monday, 10-11 a.m.

PLAY, DRILL, BALL MACHINE F Begins Tuesday, Sept. 10 F Tuesday, 6:30-8 a.m. F Wednesday, 8-9:30 p.m. F Thursday, 6:30-8 a.m.

LADIES USTA 3.5 CLINIC F Begins Sept. 17 F Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m. CARDIO TENNIS F Begins Sept. 10 F Tuesday, 8-9 a.m F Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 a.m. F Friday, 9-10 a.m. LADIES INTERCLUB F Begins Monday, Sept. 9 F Women’s 4.0, Monday, 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. F Women’s 3.5, Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. F Women’s B, Wednesday, 9:30-11 a.m. F Women’s 3.0, Thursday, 9:30-11 a.m.

Adult Tennis Ladder Call Scott Stutz at 314-539-4411 to get started. Visit our website to learn more.

SATURDAY SLAM F Begins Sept. 14 F Saturday, 8-9:30 a.m. MATCH MAKER Contact Scott Stutz at 314-539-4411 to get a tennis match arranged with another member eager to play.

USTA Adult Leagues The MAC hosts men's and women's USTA teams that compete each week between September and April each year. Current “Home” teams are W3.0, W3.5, W4.0, M3.5, M4.0 and M4.5. Call Kim Steinmetz at 314-539-4413 to get started.

SILVER MEN’S 55+ TENNIS AFTERNOON WORKOUT F Begins Sept. 9 F Ends in May F Monday, 2:30-4 p.m. F Call Patrick McNally at 314-539-4464 to get started. INTERCLUB MATCH PLAY Call Patrick McNally at 314-539-4464 if interested. Visit our website to learn more.

Junior Tennis Fall Session One | Sept. 3-Oct. 21 RED BALL 1 (AGES 6-8) AND RED BALL 2 (AGES 4-6) F $160 per class F Monday, 4-5 p.m. F Friday, 4-5 p.m. F Saturday, 9-10 a.m. F Sunday, 9-10 a.m.

PEAK PERFORMANCE (AGES 11-18)* F $320 per class F (UTR 3 or higher) F Monday, 5-7 p.m. F Thursday, 5-7 p.m. F Pro approval required.

ORANGE BALL 1 AND 2 (AGES 8-11)* F $160 per class (Mondays-Fridays) F $240 per class (Saturdays) F Monday, 4-5 p.m. F Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. F Friday, 4-5 p.m. F Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. F Pro approval required.

ELITE F $30 per class F UTR 6 or higher or with pro approval. Half price if you participate in one day of Peak Performance. F Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.

GREEN BALL (8-11)* F $240 per class F Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m. F Thursday, 4:30-6 p.m. F Pro approval required. HIGH PERFORMANCE (AGES 10-14)* F $320 per class F (UTR 1-2 Beginning Tournament Player) F Monday, 5-7 p.m. F Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., $320 F Pro approval required.

INTERMEDIATE (AGES 11-14) F $160 per class 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 (AGES 14-18)* F $240 per class 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 Saturday 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.

Online registration for each clinic listed is per week for the entire session. Login to the MAC website, click on Athletics > Tennis > Junior Programs > Fall 2019 Session One. To view the entire junior tennis calendar, click on My MAC > Calendar > Junior Tennis.

Bob Barnes 10th Annual Silver Racquet Tennis Championship SATURDAY, OCT. 26 F 9-11:30 A.M. F WEST CLUBHOUSE

2018 BOB BARNES SILVER RACQUET TROPHY PRESENTATION WITH JARID KING, KENT BRUEGGMAN, DEBORAH BARNES AND KEITH PHOENIX.

Members and guests ages 50+ are invited to compete in several rounds of doubles, culminating in a tiebreaker between finalists. Younger members, family and friends can also partake in the Family Fun Tennis experience that immediately follows from 12-2 p.m. Both the tournament and the family day are complimentary. Contact Kim Steinmetz at 314-539-4413 or ksteinmetz@mac-stl.org for more information or to sign up.

Junior Team Tennis Stands Out at MAC! The Missouri Athletic Club is one of the top two clubs in St. Louis for Junior Team Tennis (JTT), with more than 120 participants! Each age group (10U-18U) has different levels of play, and the MAC had 10 teams this season and six coaches. On July 13 the MAC hosted JTT District Championship matches with great results. Under Margaret Junker’s coaching, three of her teams made the finals at Districts: F MAC 18U Advanced won the District Championships with an undefeated season! F MAC 14U Gold won the District Championships! F MAC 10 U Orange teams coached by Margaret Junker merged to finish in second place. Also placing at Districts were: F MAC 10U Green – second place, coached by Amanda Pratzel. F MAC 14U Silver – seventh place, also coached by Amanda. F MAC 14U Silver – eighth place, coached by Elliott Miller. Showing the team’s depth, there were three additional MAC 18U Gold teams that played for the MAC, but did not qualify for the District Tournament: F MAC 18U Gold – Finished third place in their bracket, coached by Will McKinney. F MAC 18U Gold - Finished fourth place in their bracket. Great showing for a team that was supposed to play 14 advanced, but no other teams in St. Louis registered for 14 advanced so we decided to move the team to 18U Gold. This team was coached by Max Shapiro. F MAC 18U Gold – Finished sixth place in their bracket, coached by Faycal Ibnabdeljalil.

Congratulations to all our teams for a great summer season!

TENNIS TIP By Kim Steinmetz

Correctly anticipating an opponents’ next shot will put rivals, literally, one step ahead of them, while guessing wrong will put them one step behind! Watching a player’s racquet can help in detecting what shot is coming. For example, an open racquet face may indicate a lob, a high-to-low swing will indicate a slice (and possibly a drop shot), and a low-to-high swing could mean a topspin is on its way. These are important things to help prepare, but it is very difficult to read a racquet in time to see which direction the ball will be hit. The best way to prepare for that is to note the opponents’ movement and court positioning before and during their shot. Here are some tips to see what’s coming. 1. When hitting a very short ball that the opponent has trouble reaching, look for a short shot in return. They just may not have enough power to do anything other than that. 2. Expect more crosscourt shots from a two-handed backhand, verses a one-handed one. 3. After hitting a deep shot that pulls the opponent back and wide, expect a down-the-line shot from them. They will likely have trouble getting to the outside of the ball in order to hit a successful crosscourt shot. 4. When hitting at an angle that pulls the opponent up and out, anticipate the return to be a crosscourt shot that has more angle. For the opponent, running forward at an angle gives them a natural crosscourt swing. 5. Realize it is difficult for players to change the direction of the rally if they are having trouble timing the ball. This means the more power on the shot, the more that person will be in the driver’s seat more often. However, more power is not worth a high loss of consistency. 6. Most players have trouble hitting backhand returns down-the-line. 7. When a right-handed player’s toss goes off to the right a bit, the result is often a swing that curves around the ball creating side-spin and a wide serve into the deuce court. These are suggestions to use when entering a match where we do not know our opponents’ game. However, every player is likely to have favorite shots and atypical habits and abilities, so it is important to adjust anticipation as any match progresses. The sooner a person realizes their opponents’ propensity for certain shots in given situations, the sooner that person will find him or herself getting that one step ahead again! GOOD LUCK!

Your ANTICIPATION should be peaked for the upcoming Bob Barnes Silver Racquet Tennis Championship and Family Fun Tennis Day coming Oct. 26! Cherry Diamond F SEPT 2019 F 13

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Squash Out

THE COMPETITION

Junior Programming The MAC hosts a range of tournaments including the Club Championship event for boys and girls U11-U19 categories. FUTURE STARS (AGES 7-11) F Starts Tuesday, Sept. 3 F Practices 4-4:45 p.m. Tuesday, 4-4:45 p.m. and 12:15-1 p.m. Saturday HIGH PERFORMANCE (AGES 11-15) F Started Wednesday, Aug. 28 F Practices 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday ELITE ACADEMY (AGES 14+) F Starts Tuesday, Sept. 3 F Practices 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday and 2-2:30 p.m. Saturday

Squash Season Opener F Dates: Sept.12-14 F Entry deadline Sept. 1 F Squash: A, B, C, D categories F Doubles: A, B, C, D categories F Open to all levels for men, ladies and juniors of all abilities. F Entry fee: $40 includes snack refreshments and giveaway

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Squash Week Presented by the Women's Initiative Group, the Associates Council and MAC Squash F Enjoy free introductory squash clinics from Sept. 24-26. F 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sept. 24 F 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 25

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ORDER On the Court The Latest Pickleball News from Both Clubhouses WEST CLUBHOUSE Tennis court #4 at the West Clubhouse was recently lined with two pickleball courts, which you can now book online! F $14 per hour F Reservations can be made by calling the West Clubhouse Pro Shop or booking online under Tennis > Book a Court. Courts A & B are the pickleball courts. Select the court and players and click “Make Reservation.”

DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE Tuesday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thursday from 8-11:30 a.m., the Downtown Clubhouse Basketball court is set up for open pickleball play. Show up and play with your fellow members.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Labor Day and Fall/Winter Hours The Downtown Clubhouse Athletic Department will close on Monday, Sept. 2 due to the Labor Day holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3 with the following hours: Monday-Friday: 4 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The only change is that the Athletic Department will be open on Sundays again.

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TIPPING OFF COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON Featuring Local Coaches Including Travis Ford of SLU and Brad Underwood of the University of Illinois Get ready for the upcoming season with the third annual College Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon sponsored by Mosby Building Arts on Monday, Sept. 23. The MAC is proud to be home to the best lineups of sports banquets in town. Join Tom Ackerman from KMOX Radio as he previews the upcoming 2019-20 college basketball season with coaches from Saint Louis University, University of Illinois, University of Missouri, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Missouri State University.

Join a Pickup Basketball Game

Looking for a great workout and way to meet fellow members? Pickup basketball games are a fantastic way to exercise and connect with new people. Members organize games daily at both Clubhouses through the basketball email list. Leagues are currently in session, but many teams always need subs to avoid forfeiting a game. Subbing in leagues is a great way to get involved until the next session begins in January (signups will begin in November), or for those who cannot commit to a league on a permanent basis. To join the basketball email list or become a sub, contact Scott Mattingly at smattingly@mac-stl.org. 16 F Cherry Diamond F SEPT 2019

11 a.m. – Registration 11:45 a.m. – Luncheon 12:15 p.m. – Program $50 per person, inclusive Register online or call 314-539-4470.

MAC Welcomes New Youth Programs Coordinator

In August, the MAC hired Robert (Bobby) Thornton to be the new Youth Program Coordinator for the Missouri Athletic Club. In this position, he will be responsible for the development and fulfillment of new youth programs, working directly with and overseeing counselors and campers during summer camp programs. Thornton’s goal for every youth program is to provide the youngest members of our community with the best possible experience, while helping foster growth and healthy development. Thornton is a camp professional from Springfield, Ill. and has worked at various youth organizations across the country. Having studied the science of summer camps first hand as a camp counselor, leadership staff member, activity specialist, leadership development specialist, outdoor education instructor and small business owner, Thornton knows what it takes to make a youth program successful, memorable and centered around the growth of each participant. He is looking forward to bringing new ideas and energy into the MAC’s youth programs and invites anyone to stop him with any questions they may have about youth programs within the club.

MACtivities Return to the MAC Friday night MACtivities resume at the West Clubhouse beginning Friday, Oct. 4 and run through May 15. Kids ages 5-12 will gather in the gym for games, sports, activities, crafts, theme nights and more with our camp staff. Infants through 4-year-olds can enjoy activities in the childcare room ($5 per hour, per child). Movie Night will take place every second Friday of the month at 6 p.m. in the banquet rooms.

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AT T E N T I O N , A M A ZO N S H O P P E R S !

Want to support the MAC Preservation Foundation? Choose the Foundation as your AmazonSmile charity, and Amazon will donate 0.5 percent of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the MAC Preservation Foundation. F Go to smile.amazon.com. F Go to Your Account. F Click on Change Your Charity. F Search for “Missouri Athletic Club Preservation Foundation” and select. F Proceed with your Amazon shopping! Cherry Diamond F SEPT 2019 F 17

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K I CK ING IT UP A NOTC H MAC Hermann Trophy Watch Lists Announced Prior to the start of the college soccer season, United Soccer Coaches and the Missouri Athletic Club announced the 2019 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch Lists. The MAC Hermann Trophy is the most prestigious individual award in college soccer and is presented annually to the most outstanding male and female players of the year. This year’s winners will be announced in January 2020 at the Downtown Clubhouse. Six semifinalists from a year ago lead a group of 36 players on the Men's Watch List. Sixteen of the 36 players on the watch list were United Soccer Coaches All-Americans last year. A total of 61 players are included on the Women's Watch List, headlined by 2018 Hermann Trophy Winner Catarina Macario of Stanford. 2017 finalist Jessie Fleming of UCLA and five semifinalists from 2018 are also on the watch list. Twenty-nine of the players on the list were All-Americans a season ago. Fifteen semifinalists will be named for both the men’s and women’s MAC Hermann Trophy near the end of the college season based on voting by NCAA Division I coaches and from those candidates, three finalists will ultimately be placed on the ballot for the coveted award.

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2018 HERMANN TROPHY WINNER CATARINA MARCARIO

To keep up with the latest MAC Hermann Trophy news go to machermanntrophy.org and follow on Facebook and @HermannTrophy on Twitter.

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Celebrating HEALTH PERSONAL TRAINING

MAT PILATES Members will work their backs, legs and arms by using exercises that will help lengthen their muscles as they strengthen. All exercises are done on the mat. With this class, trainer Jeanna Jackson helps participants improve core strength, flexibility, coordination and muscle control. Classes are $7 per class with a $49 monthly membership maximum and take place on Wednesdays at noon in the seventh floor Aerobics Room at the Downtown Clubhouse.

CARDIO KICKBOXING Come train with World Kickboxing Champion Dan Isaac for a customized kickboxing session. He offers both one-on-one and small group training each for either 30- or 60-minute sessions. Kickboxing is $40 per 30-minute session and $55 per 60-minute session, or order three 30-minute sessions for $105 or three 60-minute sessions for $150. Join him for a class to train like a champion. Contact Courtney Hutt at 314-539-4495 to book a session.

The MAC offers private one-on-one personal training sessions from a wide variety of trainers for 30, 45 or 60 minutes. They also offer small group training sessions for two, three or four people in 60-minute sessions allowing members to train with their spouse or friends. Group training is a great way to get personalized training while saving some money. Contact Fitness Managers Courtney Hutt (DT) or Paul Helfrich (West) for more information or to get started with a personal trainer.

MARVELOUS MASSAGE Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to check out the latest massage offerings! The below are just a few of the amazing services the MACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellness team offers. F Swedish F Deep Tissue F Sports F Myofascial Cupping F Reiki F Pre-Natal F Lymphatic drainage F And more! View the full menu of massage services online or in print at either Clubhouse.

To book a massage, call 314-539-4482 (DT) or 314-539-4433 (WE) or visit the MAC website and click on Wellness > Massage Therapy > Book a Massage. Cherry Diamond F SEPT 2019 F 19

IT’LL BE SINK OR SWIM AT AN UPCOMING INAUGURAL MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB EVENT:

MAC TANK

5 p.m. – Networking reception F 6:15 p.m. – Pitch competition Complimentary appetizers and bar available. Members: Register online or by calling 314-539-4470. F Non-members: Register at mactank2019.eventbrite.com. Disclaimer: The Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) does not endorse any of the MAC Tank contestants or their proposals and does not make any representations about any contestant’s financial status or suitability (or non-suitability) for investment. The MAC holds no stake in any of the contestants and does not intend to take any stake in them. MAC Tank is an event hosted by the MAC for the entertainment of its members and guests. Attendees should use their own judgment and/or consult with their financial or legal advisor regarding the advisability of doing business with any contestant. Any views expressed by judges or others present at the event concerning any contestants are not the views of the MAC.

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Inspired by the reality TV series “Shark Tank,” MAC Tank will feature an ambitious set of five entrepreneurs presenting their pitches to a panel of judges and battling it out to be named the MAC Tank “best investment.”

The competitors are entrepreneurs from the St. Louis startup ecosystem, and attendees will recognize names like Arch Grants, T-REX, ITEN, Capital Innovators and RISE Collaborative Workspace amongst the competitors. F Arch Grants is a nonprofit organization that is building a new economy by providing $50,000 equity-free grants and pro bono support services to entrepreneurs who locate their early-stage businesses in St. Louis. F T-REX is a nonprofit technology startup incubator and world- class venue providing the early-stage entrepreneur with low cost and flexible enterprise space, while serving the region with quality programming and inspiring community collaboration. F ITEN provides programs for rapid development of scalable tech ventures, engaging experienced entrepreneurs to help others build successful, growing companies. F Capital Innovators provides startups and corporations with the resources and connections they need to get to the next level. Through proprietary processes and techniques developed and iterated on over the program's seven-year history, the Accelerator Program has consistently been ranked as one of the top programs in the United States. F RISE Collaborative Workspace is a dynamic and carefully curated community of women who want to see each other succeed. It’s a state-of-the-art, light-filled, flexible workspace where women can be productive and professional in whatever they’re pursuing. RISE Collaborative is a resource for events and programs where members learn and grow. Though these companies are already in production and have customers, MAC Tank gives them the chance to win a $1,000 prize. They’ll also each receive more than $3,000 in complimentary legal advice from MAC Tank presenting sponsor Polsinelli. MAC General Manager Wally Smith said he’s excited to shine a light on the startup community in St. Louis through this brand-new event. “Our area has proven itself to be one of the many successful cities trying to establish an economy that can thrive in the startup world, and civic leaders, investors and financial institutions are joining together to support this movement,” he said. “Formerly one of the country’s largest and most affluent cities, St. Louis is

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transforming its economy with creatives and it’s working! This will be a fun evening full of heightened energy, investment opportunities and entertainment for all in attendance.” The pitch competition will be judged by local subject-matter experts, including Arch Grants board president (and MAC member) Bob Guller, Matter Family Office partner Whitney Kenter and Empowered Strategy founder Mario Hunt. Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship regional senior manager Chyna Bowen will serve as MAC Tank’s host and will guide attendees through the evening’s events. The night will kick off with a networking reception at 5 p.m., where the five companies will be onsite to showcase their products and services. At 6:15, everyone will convene in the Missouri Room for the official pitch competition. During this time, members and guests will watch as the entrepreneurs introduce their products and services to the panel of judges. Afterwards, guests will return to the Art Lounge while the judges deliberate. At this time, guests will also have the opportunity to meet the entrepreneurs and even invest if they are interested. The event will close with the announcement of the “best investment,” and the winner will be presented with the $1,000 prize. Attendees will also have the chance to interact with the entrepreneurs after the winner announcement. Don’t miss the chance to be in the audience at this debut MAC event and hear how the local startup community is changing the region for the better. Register online or call 314-539-4470 to reserve your seat. Cherry Diamond F SEPT 2019 F 21

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LOBSTERFEST Every year, guests look forward to the famed seafood extravaganza called Lobsterfest. This year, guests enjoyed delicious fare such as Lobster-stuffed Mushrooms, Lobster M.A.C., New Orleans Lobster and more!

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Enjoy Makers Mark Private Select Single Barrel Bourbon During the 2019 Holiday Season This season, Makers Mark 46 has been re-barreled with specially selected wood staves that will alter the taste profile of the whiskey. It has been aged four months in a climate-controlled limestone cavern located in the hills of Kentucky. The wood staves were carefully selected by Carl Winters and Mark Bray to reflect specific flavor profile enhancements to the original whiskey. These staves offer caramel, vanilla, butterscotch and dark chocolates notes on the front with a range of spices at the finish.

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Happy Hour Did you know the MAC has a happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday? Enjoy $3 domestic bottles of beer and $5 glasses of house wine. Stop by either clubhouse after work or meet with friends before an event.

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BON APPĂ&#x2030; TIT Oktoberfest Beer and Brats Tasting What better way to celebrate the fall season than with craft beer, specialty brats and good friends? This event, sponsored by the Mark Twain Society and the Craft Beer Club, will be held at the West Clubhouse pool deck on Friday, Oct. 4 from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy pretzel bites, beer cheese soup and specialty brats paired with fall-friendly beers. Keep in mind that this is a no-cigar event. Register online or call 314-539-4490.

MEMBER APPRECIATION

Dinner

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL As a thank you to all MAC members, enjoy a three-course prime rib dinner at the Jack Buck Grille on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 20-21 from 5-9 p.m. This meal will feature a Caesar salad before the meal, prime rib as the main course with a pastry delight for dessert for $19.95 per person. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out! Call 314-539-4417 to make a reservation today.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT 360 Before beginning a home improvement project of any kind, keep these tips and tricks in mind.

FIND THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR Renovating homes can be an exciting process, but it can also be overwhelming and exhausting, especially with a bad contractor. Although the best contractors are often recommended by family, friends or realtors, websites like Houzz and Home Advisor can be excellent lead generators for

high-quality contractors. Before speaking with contractors, take note of how much each project usually costs to get a more accurate estimate of the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price. It is best to interview at least three contractors before deciding on one. Ask questions like the following to compare each interviewee.

1. How long will this project take to be completed? 2. Who will be working onsite every day? 3. How will you communicate with me? 4. Do you have any concerns about the project? 5. Should an unexpected issue arise, will I be included in the decision? 6. How do I reach you after hours? 7. When do I need to be available to meet? 8. What kind of documentation will I receive upon completion of the project?

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VISION Gain a clear vision of how the finished product should look. Not everyone can have the perfect, HGTV-style home, but having a clear idea of how the space should look will help prevent any regret later. Clip ideas from magazines, create a Pinterest board, talk to friends who have done similar remodels or projects, and search stores and online for products and inspiration. Not a visual person? Hiring a designer can also help achieve design goals. Another way to begin a redesign is to

survey the space to be renovated. Does it have a large fireplace that was previously hidden? Is there a large picture window that has been underutilized? Emphasizing characteristics that are already in place will help create a unique space while also being budget-friendly. STICK TO THE BUDGET Do the necessary homework before beginning on a project by speaking to friends, going online or using residential remodeling estimating software. Aim to save the necessary funds ahead of time and tack on an additional 20 percent to the total expense for any unexpected obstacles. During the project, regularly check with the contractor to make sure the project is not over-budget. BE REALISTIC Dreaming about the perfect room or design of any renovation or project can help people achieve their deepest design desires, but it is important to have realistic expectations within the budget. For example, perhaps that beautiful bathroom tile can be installed

later. If a certain aspect of the renovation or project canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be nixed, see if the renovation can be completed in stages to allow for better budget adherence. RENOVATE FOR THE FUTURE Sticking to classic designs is always safe; trends are for accessorizing, not for a renovation. Those fun-colored cabinets might look great now but will be a hassle to replace should tastes change. Investing in quality finishes and timeless colors will ensure that the renovation remains relevant long into the future. CHECK-IN EVERY DAY Even with an incredibly trustworthy and competent contractor, try to make daily on-site check-ins. Mistakes and miscommunication can always occur, so by keeping an open dialogue, renovators can ensure their project will turn out as expected. The longer a mistake goes unseen, the more expensive it will be to fix. Another benefit of keeping in contact with the contractor is being updated on the schedule. Setbacks in both renovation and

personal schedules can change daily so this communication can help provide a realistic date for when the remodel will be finished. HAVE FUN Although home renovations and projects require a lot of time, attention and money, keep in mind that the finished product is around the corner! Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a space transformed by excellent design decisions and expert craftsmanship.

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