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MAC TO HOST
NACAD Tournament for the First Time in 14 Years
Representative Ann Wagner & 101 ESPN’s Michelle Smallmon
to Speak at
Women of Distinction Luncheon
Options Abound
for Summer Camp at the MAC
“Wow!! Thank you so much for all of your help on our wedding day! It was absolutely magical, and your staff team was first-class five-star the entire night!” — Morgan & Austin
Located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, the historic Missouri Athletic Club provides the exquisite backdrop and premier service for a day that will leave the newlyweds and their guests feeling truly wowed. F Timelessly elegant ornate ballroom. F Onsite award-winning culinary service ranging from fine dining to wedding cakes and late night snacks.
F Hotel rooms to accommodate the newlyweds and their guests. F Shuttle service for the wedding party.
To tour the space and reserve your date, call 314-539-4470 | 405 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102 | www.mac-stl.org
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Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903
6 Bylaws Executive Summary
12 2015 NACAD Tournament
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18 Developing the Inner Game 19 Good Fellowship Day Recap 22 Boxing Championship Recap
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MARCH 2015 Cherry Diamond Staff Publisher – Dean Eggerding Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Amy Freeman Communications Coordinator – Emma Frey Design – Lilyann Rice General Manager – Wallace L. Smith
23 Women of Distinction Feature Speakers
To advertise, contact 314-539-4447 or advertise@mac-stl.org.
26 Election Voting Schedule
The Cherry Diamond Vol. 109/No. 4 (USPS: 102-560) is published monthly by the Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 231-7220. Subscription - $43 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
Departments
2 Calendar of Events 5 President’s Column 7 Finance Column 8 Members News & Notes
10 Fine Dining 14 Athletics 20 Fitness Focus 24 Clubs Within the Club
26 From the GM’s Desk 28 Around the Club 31 MAC Past 32 Snapshots
Connect: facebook.com/macstl @macstlouis
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The number of miles logged by Justin Fowler, Swimmer of the Year in 2014. Honorees will be recognized at the Women of Distinction Luncheon.
MAC Juniors traveled to Birmingham Athletic Club in Detroit for the Midwest Regional Squash Championships.
The current number of Platinum Partner Members.
The number of meters participants had to row during the Good Fellowship Day rowing competition.
The number of years the Missouri Athletic Club has been in existence. Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2015 F 1
UPCOMING EVENTS
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April
Good Friday Trout Fishing Friday, April 3 Mark your calendar now for Good Friday Trout Fishing with the Rod and Gun Club at Meramec Spring Park. Don’t miss this great opportunity for a one-day trout fishing outing. Lunch will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the West Clubhouse. 7-11 a.m. – Trout Fishing 12:30 p.m. – Lunch For reservations, call 314-539-4402.
Easter Egg Hunt (WE) Saturday, April 4 Join us for a special egg hunt at the West Clubhouse. Hunts will be divided by age group. There will be an appearance by the Easter Bunny, prizes and more. Members are encouraged to bring their own cameras for photos with the bunny. 8:30-10 a.m. – Breakfast Buffet 10:15 a.m. – Egg Hunt Adults – $17.95 per person, plus gratuity Children (4-12) – $11.95 per child, plus gratuity Children (3 and under) – Gratis
Women of Distinction Luncheon (DT) Friday, April 10 The 2015 Women of Distinction will be honored at this special luncheon. 11:30 a.m. – Reception 12 p.m. – Luncheon 12:30 p.m. – Program $50 per person, inclusive
Monday, April 6 Celebrate the basketball season and get in the March Madness spirit by watching the NCAA tournament. 6:30 p.m. – Sportsman’s Club opens 7 p.m. – Buffet opens 8:07 p.m. – Game tip off $20 per person for players who do not participate in the Double Elimination Tournament.
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The First Tee youth program encourages sportsmanship and teaches character education and specific life skills through the game of golf. 1:30-2:30 p.m. $10 per child Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.
Tuesday, April 21
Sunday, April 5
Basketball Banquet/Sweet 16 Viewing Party (DT)
Sundays, April 19, 26 and May 3
Father Son Banquet (DT)
Easter Brunch (DT & WE) Delicious meals will be served at both clubhouses on Easter. Venture Downtown to enjoy a children’s petting zoo and photos with the Easter Bunny. Downtown: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults – $34.95 per person, plus gratuity Children (4-12) – $14.95 per child, plus gratuity Children (3 and under) – Gratis West: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults – $32.95 per person, plus gratuity Children (4-12) – $16.95 per child, plus gratuity Children (3 and under) – Gratis
The First Tee (WE)
Ballroom Dance Lessons (DT) Session IV: Tuesdays, April 14, 21, 28, and May 5 Professional ballroom dance lessons led by Lucy Fitzgerald. 6:30-9 p.m. $55 for Dance Club members $62.50 for non-Dance Club members Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.
Sixth Annual Sporting Clays Championship Friday, April 17 From inexperienced shooters to hunters to competitive clay shooters, all are welcome to participate in the official clay shoot at St. Louis Skeet and Trap, presented by the Rod and Gun Club. 1 p.m. $45 per person for Rod and Gun Club members $50 per person for non-Rod and Gun Club members Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.
Spend an evening at the Club with your son or grandson. Enjoy activities in the Athletic Department, a delicious dinner, and featured speaker Bob Gassoff, former St. Louis Blue and Chicago Blackhawk player, Navy SEAL, businessman, and philanthropist. 4 p.m. – Optional activities in Athletic Department 5:30 p.m. – Reception 6 p.m. – Dinner 7 p.m. – Program $36.95, plus gratuity for ages 12+ $19.95, plus gratuity for ages 11 and under
Golf Season Kickoff (DT) Friday, April 24 Join the MAC Golf Club to kickoff the 2015 season with a reception and presentation featuring Bob Goalby and Jay Randolph, Sr. This event is in conjunction with ClubCorp’s start of open enrollment for a 60 day period. 5:30 p.m. No charge
Election Rooftop Happy Hour (DT) Thursday, April 30 Celebrate our 2015 elections for the MAC Board of Governors. Red Light Radio will be entertaining throughout the evening and drink specials will be available. 5-9 p.m. No reservations required.
May
Apollos Spring Concert (DT) Friday, May 1 Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner and the Apollos Spring Concert featuring music from the1980s to the present. 6 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. – Program 9:15 p.m. – Afterglow and Dancing $34.95 per person, plus gratuity
Club Election (DT) Thursday, May 7 Attend the election for the 2015 MAC Board of Governors. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. – Polls open at Downtown Clubhouse 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6:00 p.m. – Gauntlets open 8 p.m. – Results announced
MAC Happy Hour (DT) Wednesday, May 13 Mix and mingle with your fellow members while enjoying cocktails in the Jack Buck Grille. Drink specials include $2.00 draft beer and bottled domestic, $3.00 craft drafts and bottled premiums, and $3.00 wells. 5-8 p.m.
CWC MEETINGS The MAC offers a variety of Clubs Within the Club to bring together members with common interests. Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown Bike, Run & Triathlon Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Book Club Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West
Mother’s Day Brunch (DT & WE) Sunday, May 10 Attend a lovely brunch and honor all the mothers at the MAC. Cold and hot buffets will be available as well as delicious dessert options. Downtown: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults – $32.95 per person, plus gratuity Children (4-12) – $16.95 per child, plus gratuity Children (3 and under) – Gratis West: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults – $32.95 per person, plus gratuity Children (4-12) – $16.95 per child, plus gratuity Children (3 and under) – Gratis
Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown Forever Young Club
Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West
Forever Young Club
Invitational Sanctioned Bridge Tuesday (2nd & 4th), 6:15 p.m., West
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Birds and Bogies IV
at the MAC
Friday, May 15 Take part in a full day of skeet shooting and golf, finishing the day with cocktails. 9:30 a.m. – Shoot (50 birds) at St. Louis Skeet 11:30 a.m. – Lunch on your own 12:30 p.m. – Golf Shotgun Start (9 holes) at The Legends 4 p.m. – Cocktails by Signature $75 per person Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.
Forever Young Club
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Military History Club Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Toastmasters First and Third Wednesdays each month, 5:30 p.m., Downtown
For more information, visit www.mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4402.
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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
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After what seemed to be a long winter, spring is here, which means warmer weather and the excitement that comes with outdoor activities and some great upcoming events at the Missouri Athletic Club. I encourage all members to take advantage of a wide array of available opportunities. With so much excitement planned for the upcoming weeks, I’m expecting to see a lot of red, and by that I mean MAC red and St. Louis Cardinal red. The weekend of April 17 – 19 the Club will be hopping with not only MAC members gathering pre and post game for the Cardinals first home weekend series but also with members of private clubs from all over the country for the annual NACAD basketball tournament. This is a premier event and a great time to show off the Club and support our basketball program. Don’t miss the excitement and come out to support our teams in red. The warm weather these past few weeks has really made me look forward to the summer months, which means fun times spent at the pool with the kids. If you haven’t already, remember to register the children for the Penguins Swim and Dive team this month at the West Clubhouse on April 11 or 22. In addition to the Swim and Dive team, don’t forget all of the great summer camp offerings the MAC offers. Camp MAC offers kids the opportunity to learn proper skills and techniques in tennis, racquetball, squash, and a variety of other sports and games. Specialty camps are also available that concentrate on a specific sport. If you’re making plans for your kids for this summer, register now for Camp MAC on the website. Spring also marks the official beginning of the golf season. The MAC Golf Club once again has some great events planned so make sure you come by the Golf Season Kickoff event on April 24 to learn more. In addition to hearing about the upcoming events, open enrollment will launch for our ClubCorp program. ClubCorp offers numerous benefits to our members including two complimentary
green fees at more than 185 prestigious golf and country clubs each month, 30 days advance tee time availability, dining, athletic, and discount opportunities, and access to more than 300 affiliate clubs around the country. If you’re planning travel this summer or throughout the next year, this program is definitely worth reviewing. Sign up during the open enrollment period, which lasts 60 days after the launch, and waive the $5,000 initiation fee. In April, we’ll announce the candidates for our 2015 Board of Governors class. My time on the Board has been an awesome experience, and I know this next class of leaders will bring a great set of talents to our Club. The nominating committee has been working hard to put together a great group to run for the Board of Governors, and I am excited to hear and learn more about the next group of potential candidates. Another group of leaders that will be recognized this month are our Women of Distinction. At the luncheon held on Friday, April 10, six women will be honored for their achievements and contributions to the St. Louis community. Representative Ann Wagner will be our keynote speaker and 101 ESPN’s Michelle Smallmon will emcee the event. Plan to celebrate Easter with your family at the MAC. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the West Clubhouse on Saturday, April 4. Hunts will be divided by age group so it’s truly fun for kids of all ages. The next day, Easter brunch will be served at both clubhouses, and a petting zoo and appearance by the Easter Bunny will be part of the brunch at the Downtown Clubhouse. On the financial side, the Club continues to perform very well this fiscal year. Please see page 7 for John Salter’s midyear report. I want to take this opportunity to thank John Salter for his commitment these past two years as head of the Finance Committee. His leadership and passion on this committee and his time on the Board have been great assets for the MAC and its membership. Obviously, there are some awesome things going on at the MAC, and I look forward to sharing further information next month on a future project we are working on to improve the membership experience for all of us! Thanks to all my fellow members on making this such a great place. See you around the Club.
Board of Governors F Dean Eggerding – President F Greg Beekman –
First Vice-President F Kim DeMotte –
Second Vice-President
F John Noce – Treasurer F John Salter – Secretary
Class of 2014 F Greg Beekman F Kim DeMotte F Dean Eggerding F John Noce F John Salter
Class of 2015 F Bob Barnes F Peter Dunne F Christopher Hyams F Brent Kaniecki F Beau Reinberg
Class of 2016 F Rebekah Bahn F Tracy Beckette F Duffy Dunn F Troy Robertson F Tripp Zumwalt
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Missouri Athletic Club Bylaws Executive Summary Thank you to those who have served on our Bylaws Committee over the years and to our many members and subgroups who have been active in aligning our governing documents.
At the March meeting of the Missouri Athletic Club Board of Governors, a restatement of the Club’s bylaws was unanimously approved. Over the past 111 years, the MAC’s bylaws have been amended hundreds of times. During that time, many of these amendments were added to address then-current issues. Despite the best efforts of each Board to conform each amendment to the other bylaws, the document has become cumbersome and self-contradictory in many ways. Over the past three years, the Bylaws and Ethics Committee, with assistance from certain attorneys who are members of the Club, has engaged in a comprehensive review of the bylaws with the goals of (i) correcting the various inconsistencies and errors in the document, including punctuation, misspellings and incorrect cross-references, and (ii) making the bylaws consistent with current Club operations. In conjunction with the review of the bylaws, the Bylaws and Ethics Committee has established, and the Board has approved, a Club Policy Manual for the purposes of (i) consolidating and updating all of the various Club policy documents that have been created over the years, and (ii) addressing certain policies that previously resided in the bylaws, such as certain of the annual election oversight policies. There will be a discussion of this restatement at the Annual Business Meeting May 14, and the membership will receive ballots to ratify by June 1. Due to the size of these documents, they may be read and/or downloaded at www.mac-stl. org/Member-Central/Bylaws. Alternately, copies may be obtained at the front desk at the Downtown Clubhouse or at the manager’s office at the West Clubhouse. With two exceptions (Committee Structure, paragraph B below, and Honorary Members, paragraph E below) the restated bylaws contain very few substantive changes to the existing bylaws. The Board believes that the restated bylaws are a more efficient and effective governance tool that accurately reflects how the MAC conducts its business on a day-to-day basis. It is important to note that with the exception of the change to the Honorary Membership provision of the bylaws, which 6 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2015
is explained below, this restatement does not change or affect the amendments to the bylaws, which were adopted in May of 2013. Pursuant to Sections 3.11a and 3.13 of the restatement, no club members can be given an Honorary Membership, and all current and future Past Presidents and Governors shall continue to pay full dues. Although the Board encourages all members to carefully review the proposed restatement of the bylaws, the Board has identified the following six major components of the proposed restatement. A. Approximately 85% of the individual changes can be categorized as “cleanup.” They include, but are not limited to, addressing inconsistencies in language and defined terms, and correcting inaccurate cross-references and misspellings. B. All Committees with the exception of Membership, Finance, Planning, and Bylaws and Ethics (which is being re-named Governance) are removed and are substantially transferred to the Club Policy Manual. For legal reasons, the Audit Committee will also remain within the bylaws. The Committees moved to the Club Policy Manual (which include the Athletics, Club Life, and House Committees) will be restructured as “sub-committees,” and each will report to either Membership, Finance, Planning or Governance. This Amendment effectively creates vertical reporting of committee work within the scope of those four main Committees. The Board of Governors has the ability to create or eliminate sub-committees and task forces as needed. Under the Bylaws, only voting members of the Club are permitted to serve on committees, but there are fewer restrictions on personnel who can serve on sub-committees and task forces. The Board believes that restructuring the committee system in this manner will benefit the Club by allowing a broader constituency, including spouses of members, to serve the Club. C. Section 4.5 of the current bylaws, which gives the Finance Committee authority to establish limitations on cashing of checks for members, is moved to the Club Policy Manual (Sec 3F). The Board considers the establishment of check cashing limits a staff issue, not a governance issue. D. Section 10.4(a) of the current
bylaws, which provides that the Club’s CFO will report to the Finance Committee and the General Manager, is eliminated. In the Board’s view, requiring a staff employee to report to both the General Manager and the Finance Committee creates unnecessary ambiguity. By eliminating this provision, the bylaws are clear that pursuant to Section 9.6 (current bylaws; 10.6 restated bylaws), the CFO reports directly to the General Manager. E. Section 2.11 of the current bylaws addresses the Honorary Membership category and provides that an Honorary Membership may only be granted for a non-renewable twelve (12) month period. The Honorary Membership provision now appears as Section 3.11 of the restated bylaws, and it has been modified to allow annual renewals of Honorary Memberships upon review and approval of the Board. It has been a long-standing Club tradition to provide Honorary Memberships to certain prominent public officials, such as the Governor, the Mayor of St. Louis, the County Executive, the chiefs of the St. Louis Police and Fire Departments, and to other community leaders and athletes. In the Board’s view, the Club’s ongoing association with such persons is a substantial benefit to the Club’s reputation and role in the community. The Board recognizes, however, that Honorary Memberships should be granted with discretion and reviewed on an annual basis. As noted above, Club members will still not be permitted to receive Honorary Memberships. F. Section 12.2 of the current bylaws, which requires bylaw amendments to be submitted by mail to the entire voting membership, has been modified to accommodate large amendments by permitting the Board to make the documents available in digital form, by pick-up at either clubhouse, or mailed upon request. It is anticipated that some amendments could be too large and cost-prohibitive to mail en masse. Questions can be addressed to the Chairman of the Governance Committee, and members of the Board of Governors and the Governance Committee will be available for discussion at the Annual Business meeting on May 14.
FINANCE COLUMN
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Well begun... And now, half-done February marks the halfway point in the Missouri Athletic Club’s fiscal year. The Finance Committee is pleased to report that the six-month numbers show positive results, both when compared with our budget and when compared with last year’s results. In the first six months of our fiscal year, the Club generated net income of $319,896. This profit amount was $241,478 more than budget and $378,398 more than last year. Profitable operations gave us positive cash flow of $931,363, which was $241,503 more than budget and $380,301 more than last year. The gains against budget are even more impressive knowing that management set itself an aggressive budget for the year. Reaching its goals require significant improvement in performance from virtually every department. Through six months, results show outstanding performance across a broad range of areas. The Club has been fortunate to increase membership by 55 people since the halfway point of 2014. Revenues from dues and initiation fees are up by nearly 4.5% since then. That revenue is less than 0.4% under our budget, and we are still within striking range as the year continues. Comparing these results to the several years in a row with steep declines shows the effectiveness of the efforts of the Membership Committee and the Membership staff. Food and Beverage Departments, both Downtown and at the West Clubhouse, have been the star performers so far. Positive operating
income of $315,307 from these departments was $126,992 more than budget and $154,129 more than last year. Increase in revenue resulted from added banquet sales; the income improvement comes from a combination of cost containment and profits generated from member purchases. A year ago, I asked our members to add just one more meal a month. I think you’ve done that. Thank you for growing this critical bucket! The hotel continues to generate both sales and profits. Our continuing investment in modernizing and also eventually bringing more rooms online will continue that trend. Despite taking several hotel rooms down to allow for renovations, the Club generated $83,694 in operating income from $463,387 in sales. The Club has hosted 4,514 room nights in our hotel during these six months. While the overall occupancy rate is still below desired levels, it is increasing. The efforts of our reservations staff are making our rooms better known, reasonable pricing brings in guests and the efforts of our members make our guests feel welcome and bring them back. Our rooms bucket is growing and yielding profits! Many other departments have made significant contributions to our results. For example, tennis, led by our outstanding youth tennis programs, yielded operating income of $69,495 more than budget, and the downtown garage is $39,102 ahead of budget. Management, staff, the Board and membership have all given their best efforts. Results show everyone is paying attention. An improving economy, growing membership and hard work are combining to provide positive results. But, these results will only last as long as we continue our vigilance.
The Club’s financial condition is greatly improved from just a few years ago, but we still have a way to go. We have approximately $6,900,000 in bank debt, which we are working to pay down by approximately $750,000 per year and making good progress. We are happy to report that we are once again putting aside contributions of $240,000 per year to fund our ongoing employee pension plan obligations, but there are significant other costs still in front of us such as medical costs, which continue to increase almost daily. Our Club and its 300 plus employees will certainly continue to be impacted by that fact alone. In summary, for the first six months of this fiscal year, revenues are 2% higher than budgeted; expenses are 2% lower than budgeted. These two small movements have generated significant improvements in cash flow and net profit. It will take everyone’s continued best efforts working together to maintain these positive results through year-end. As we continue funding our immediate needs, we must also increase our investment in the Club’s future. We need to invest in both our programs and facilities to grow our Club and make it an even better Missouri Athletic Club for our current and our future members. Member support and participation have made possible the results we’ve seen so far this year. You can be assured we will continue our best efforts on your behalf going forward.
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Welcome New MAC Members from February! Boedefeld, Mary E. (Michael S. Boedefeld): N.A.; Res: 12020 Carberry Place, St. Louis, MO 63131, 314-983-0533 Breheny, Tim J. (Stephanie Gillum): Ansell Healthcare, 810 Evans Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122, 314-484-0266; Res: 810 Evans Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122, 314-484-0266 Briggs, Andrew T. (Kelly Ann Briggs): Plaza Advisory Group, Inc., 101 S. Hanley Rd., Ste. 1350, St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-726-0600; Res: 9722 Mueck Terrace, St. Louis, MO 63119, 314-580-3171 Dieffenbach, Mollie B. (Judson H. Dieffenbach): Dieffenbach Benefits Group, 7820 Maryland Ave., Suite 102, St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-369-2799; Res: 3 Foxboro Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124, 314-369-2799 Gray, Dylan: Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., 501 N. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-3428427; Res: 6817 Kingsbury Blvd., #2E, St. Louis, MO 63130, 530-966-6302 Gregg, Arthur D.: Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP, 1 N. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 1000, St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-602-2255; Res: 1226 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-602-2255 Hamil, Dale (Fran M. Hamil): Illinois Electric Works, 2161 Adams, Granite City, IL 62010, N.A.; Res: 105 Tara Trail, Highland, IL 62249, 618-882-8040 Homan, Devin: Homan Properties, LLC, 2345 Hollyhead Dr., St. Louis, MO 63131, 314-324-9147; Res: 2100 S. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63124, 314-567-4780
Kinder, Gary J. (Bhairavi A. Kinder): Wells Fargo Advisors, 1 N. Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-822-3656; Res: 1737 Ivy Chase Ct., Fenton, MO 63026, 636-825-8866 Kornfeld, Mark C. (Beth Kornfeld): Sansone Group, 120 S. Central, St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-727-6664; Res: 5766 Birchmont Place Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129, 314-495-6377 Ludwig, Robert: Catholic Family Media, 405 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-439-1042; Res: 3619 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, 618-363-3388 Martin, Lynn N.: AKJ Nalco, 1601 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563, N.A.; Res: 1 Metcalf Drive, Belleville, IL 62223, 309-310-4277 Reilly, Paul B. (Lauren E. Reilly): Reilly Sales Training, 173 Chesterfield Ind. Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005, 636-778-0175; Res: 224 Woodridge Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122, 314-996-9056
Thank you
to the following members for sponsoring new members to the Club in February F Joe Ambrose F Matt Bantle F Sean Bayer F Cynthia Behr F Nathan Brown F John Byrne F James Dankenbring
F Nick Lamb F Jeff Lanter F Julian Montano F Nick Sansone F Don Stork F Bill Swoboda
New Member Orientation Orientation meetings for new members are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Downtown Clubhouse from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Membership Office on 1M. West Clubhouse orientations are held on the third Friday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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ClubCorp Program Launches The 60-day open enrollment period for the ClubCorp program officially launches on April 24 at the annual Golf Season Kickoff event. What is ClubCorp? The ClubCorp network is an elite collection of private golf and country clubs, business clubs, and resorts across the country and around the world. What is the benefit of joining ClubCorp? While MAC members already enjoy reciprocal club benefits at nearly 90 private clubs, a Signature Gold ClubCorp membership provides additional golf, fitness, business and dining amenities and discounts at more than 150 golf and country clubs, resorts and hotels. What does a membership include? For just $50 a month, receive two free rounds of golf monthly at any course in
the ClubCorp network as well as concierge service to assist in booking travel and accommodations. If you travel for business or pleasure regularly and love to golf, the savings will stack up quickly.
send us your selfie Name recognition is important to the MAC staff, which is why we are requesting headshots from all of our members to upload into our database. To submit your photo, please email a high resolution .jpeg file to Wendy Descher at wdescher@mac-stl.org, or visit the membership office to get your photo taken.
To preview the network of clubs and benefits, visit www.clubcorp.com and click on “Membership.” For more information, contact: Downtown Clubhouse: Patti Cundiff, 314-539-4429 pcundiff@mac-stl.org West Clubhouse: Julie Kueper, 314-539-4408 jkueper@mac-stl.org
MAC Reintroduces the Platinum Partnership The Platinum Partnership* is an easy way for members to enjoy all the benefits of the Diamond Club at reduced dues, which provides up to $1,200 savings per year for both partners! Each Platinum Partnership member will receive all Diamond Club privileges and benefits. Any current member may sponsor a new member as their Platinum Partner and enjoy lower dues. A Platinum
Partnership will remain in effect as long as both partners are members. For more information, contact: Patti Cundiff – 314-539-4429 or Julie Kueper – 314-539-4408 Be sure to view the Platinum Partnership membership video on the MAC website to see all the great perks that come with a Platinum Partnership. *Program subject to change without notice; capital fee charged monthly in addition to dues.
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Resident (Ages 35+)
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$407.50
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$280.00
$180.00
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FINE DINING
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Mother’s Day Brunch Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 5
West Clubhouse: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate Easter with a tasty brunch served at the West Clubhouse. Both hot and cold buffets will serve delights like omelets, waffles, shrimp, smoked ham, carved prime rib, scrumptious desserts and more. A kids menu will also be available.
On Sunday, May 10, the West and Downtown Clubhouses will offer a lovely Mother’s Day Brunch to honor all the moms at the MAC. A full cold side buffet will feature cocktail shrimp, smoked salmon and fresh salads as well as a full omelet station alongside carved prime rib. The hot buffet will include crab cakes, crepes, fresh vegetables, and assorted breakfast favorites. For dessert, multiple flavored cheesecakes, chocolate torts, pies, assorted cakes, cookies, and dessert bars will be available.
Adults – $32.95 per person, plus gratuity Children (Ages 4-12) – $16.95 per child, plus gratuity Children (Ages 3 and under) – Gratis
Adults – $32.95 per person, plus gratuity Children (Ages 5-12) – $16.95, plus gratuity Children 4 and under – Gratis For reservations, call 314-539-4470 (DT) and 314-539-4490 (WE).
Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.
Downtown Clubhouse: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults – $34.95 per person, plus gratuity Children – (Ages 4-12): $14.95 per child, plus gratuity Children (Ages 3 and under) – Gratis Call 314-539-4470 for reservations. Bring a camera to capture photos with the Easter Bunny and petting zoo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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for Member Appreciation Weekend at the Jack Buck Grille On Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, join us for the Member Appreciation Weekend at the Jack Buck Grille. An appreciation special of $14.95 includes a three-course prime rib dinner consisting of Caesar salad, stuffed baby red potatoes, seasonal vegetables and chocolate mousse cake. For reservations, call 314-539-4417. 10 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2015
Wednesday Family Night and Pasta Bar Fried chicken and family style buffet in the main dining room at the West Clubhouse with a chef attended pasta bar. Enjoy wine and beer specials in the dining room. Fun for the entire family! Adults: $16 F Children: $8
Enjoy Gourmet to Go on Monday Nights
Wines of the Month Dine at one of the MAC’s restaurants during the month of April, and enjoy these wines by the glass or by the bottle.
Dessert options now available!
Zuani: $10 per glass | $35 per bottle Evesham: $12 per glass | $45 per bottle
Make your Monday easy by ordering dinner to go from the West Clubhouse. Ordering is simple. Follow these easy steps:
Collio Bianco “Vigne” | Zuani Wine
2. Select a pick-up time between 5-8 p.m.
Aroma: Toastiness, vanilla, fruit Flavor: Fresh blackberry, salted plums, orange pekoe tea Food Pairings: Light starters, baked rice, pasta, shellfish, crustaceans and white meats At a Glance: A white wine made with a blend of native Friulano grapes, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio. These international varietals thrive in Friuli, especially in Collio, with its outstanding combination of geology, soil and climate.
3. Call 314-539-4441 upon arrival, and give the hostess your name and vehicle description.
2013 Willamette Valley, Oregon Pinot Noir Evesham Wood Wine
1. Call 314-539-4441 before 3 p.m. to place your order.
4. A delicious hot meal will be delivered to your car! PRICING F Dinner for 2 - $25 F Dinner for 6 - $69 F Dinner for 4 - $48 F Dinner for 8 - $88 April 6: Shrimp fondue, crusted chicken with tomato cream, steamed asparagus, roasted Yukon gold potatoes, yeast rolls; Dessert option: Strawberry cheesecake ($5 per person)
Aroma: Lively, fresh Flavor: Red cherry, cranberry, cinnamon, chewy finish At a Glance: Very reminiscent of the 2010, lively and fresh with bright red cherry, cranberry, cinnamon and slight chewiness on the finish. Russ and Mary Raney founded Evesham Wood in 1986. After a comprehensive search throughout the Willamette Valley, they chose a site for the estate vineyard, “Le Puits Sec.”
SIUE Baseball & Softball Community Appreciation Days
April 13: Chicken pot pie, honey minted carrots, biscuits; Dessert option: Key lime pie ($4 per person) April 20: House made lasagna, Saint Louis salad, cheesy garlic bread; Dessert option: Decadent chocolate cake ($5 per person) April 27: Pork steaks, corn on the cob, potato salad, cole slaw, white bread; Dessert option: Gooey butter cake ($4 per person) Note: No substitutions; orders received after 3 p.m. are subject to availability.
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2015 NACAD Basketball Tournament
Private Club Members Throughout the Country Compete in St. Louis
April 17 – 19, 2015 Since initiating its inception in 1986, the Missouri Athletic Club has competed in the North American Association of Club Athletic Director’s basketball tournament every year. The NACAD tournament brings together members from private city athletic clubs to compete for championships in multiple divisions. The MAC has hosted the NACAD tournament four times (1988, 1994, 2001, and 2015) and won the championship twice in the A division (1999, 2006). This year, the MAC, along with presenting sponsors Stifel and ECF Inc., is hosting the three-day, seven-division tournament in St. Louis for the first time since 2001, when it was held at Washington University. All games will be played at Saint Louis University’s Chaifetz Arena and Simon Recreational Center. About 400 players, coaches, and athletic directors from 35 different teams will participate in the tournament. All of the participating athletic 12 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2015
clubs can register a team for each of the seven divisions: Open, A, AA (35+), Masters (45+), Golden Masters (55+), Platinum (60+), and Women’s division. Help give a warm St. Louis welcome to the following private clubs who will be participating in the tournament: F Detroit Athletic Club F Forth Worth Athletic Club F Los Angeles Athletic Club F Milwaukee Athletic Club F Multnomah Athletic Club F New York Athletic Club F Olympic Athletic Club F Spokane Athletic Club F Union League of Chicago F Washington Athletic Club Members are encouraged to attend the tournament and cheer on the MAC’s teams. Check the NACAD webpage on the MAC website (mac-stl.org > Athletics > Basketball > NACAD Tournament) for the tournament schedule. The Open, A, and AA (35+) division games will be played at
the Chaifetz Arena. The Masters (45+), Golden Masters (55+), Platinum (60+), and Women’s division games will be played at the Simon Recreational Center. In addition to the tournament, a variety of activities are planned for the players. Thanks to the tournament’s hospitality sponsors, parties will be held at Lucas Park Grille on Thursday night and the Hilton’s Three Sixty rooftop bar on Saturday night. Crane Agency is also sponsoring a reception for the players. Adding to the weekend’s fun and excitement, the tournament coincides with the St. Louis Cardinals’ first home weekend series of the season. This is a great weekend to wear Cardinals and/or Cherry Diamond red and come out to support the home teams. Hopefully, by having the “home court” advantage and support of cheering fans, the MAC will add another championship title to its list.
2015 MAC NACAD Teams Player Lists
What Others are Saying
A Larry Drury Mason Poelker Lucas Poelker Joel Rotramel Ryan Shotkoski Tyler Shotkoski Nathan Stonner Brian Westre
About the Tournament
I have had the pleasure of playing in the NACAD Basketball Tournament during the last 14 years of being a member at the MAC. Traveling across the country each year with fellow MAC teammates and seeing first hand all the other athletic cubs is a fantastic experience that I wish others could share. While we love the high level of competition on the court and the familiar faces we compete against each year, the camaraderie experienced off the court is what solidifies the MAC basketball groups’ lifelong friendships. Each year the other athletic club teams from around the country ask us, “Hey, when is the MAC going to host the tournament again? We had such a great time in St. Louis the last time the MAC hosted it!” I am so proud our MAC members and staff agreed to host the NACAD tournament this year. Our great city, our supportive businesses and our platinum club will be showcased proudly in April. I highly encourage all of our fellow members, family members and friends to experience with us, all this weekend in April will offer. – Joel Karsten The NACAD tournament really has brought me closer to the Club. The relationships formed through practices and then the trips made together have made me appreciate what the Club has provided for me. The camaraderie of the team has given me a better appreciation of the relationships that I have formed with the guys through the Club’s Open league as well as lunchtime pickup. As we get older, it is harder and harder to find outlets for our physical competitive spirit. The competition of this tournament is a great way for me as well as my teammates to come together and scratch that itch. It has become a highlight of my year, and every year on the flight home a dehydrated, limping man asks, “where are we going next year? – Rich Sauget, Jr.
AA 35+ Duffy Dunn Joel Karsten Ryan Luechtefeld Mike Miluesnic Matt Morris Troy Robertson Rich Sauget Scott Schulte Brian Turner Masters 45+ Mark Bumgarner John Carroll Dan Lett Jim McMullin Al Meitl Randy Nistler Brian Rodgers Tim Van Rhein Nat Walsh Mike York
The annual NACAD tournament is the culmination of our basketball season. It’s a great event where our MAC teams compete against high-level talent from across the country. The NACAD tourney also gives our team members a chance to travel together and develop real camaraderie with one another both on and off the court, and we relish that opportunity. Hosting the tournament this year will give us a chance to show off our beautiful Downtown Clubhouse and our basketball program as a whole. I hope our members will come out to support our MAC teams and see the great competition. – Governor Troy Robertson
Register for Summer Basketball Leagues Tuesday Nights | Downtown Clubhouse Online registration beings April 20 and closes May 15. The open league begins the week of June 1. The league cost is $60. Sign up or volunteer to be a substitute. Contact Scott Mattingly for more information at 314-231-7220 ext. 7020.
Golden Masters 55+ Kevin Cantwell Gary Clark David Gamache Pat Hoene Chris Louis David Ludwig Dan Meckes Sign up Gary Sextro soon! Tim Slater Carl Winters
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WDSA Recap
Runners up: Narelle Krizek, Natarsha McElhinny, Director of Squash Adam Bews, Winners – Dana Betts and Steph Hewitt
The Missouri Athletic Club hosted the second annual WDSA St. Louis Open from Feb. 27-March 1. A great crowd showed up to watch. Six pairs of women battled it out for the title. Friday night, the second quarter final matches played out quickly with the two higher seeded teams Rocha/Gross and Mather/Simmonds progressing to meet the first and second seeds in the semifinals. Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the three Pro Am divisions battled out. Some fantastic matches were on display, the highlight being an hourand-a-half marathon between Parker/ Rocha and Pennington/Hewitt with the latter progressing to the final in five games. Saturday night’s semi-finals ended with number one seeds Krizek/McElhinney defeat Rocha/Gross in three close games and two seeds Betts/ Hewitt defeat Mather/Simmonds by the same score. Sundays final saw a massive upset with Hewitt/Betts defeating last years champions Krizek/McElhinny in three very close games 15-14, 15-13,15-14. The Pro Am Mixed B Final saw Springer/McElhinny defeat Brandt/ Trubowitz 3-1. Pro Am Mixed A Final saw Gaertner/Gross defeat Pennington/Hewitt 3-2. The Ladies Pro Am Final ended up with Schroeder/Simmonds defeat Saunders/Betts 3-1. Coming Up: A men’s $20,000 SDA Pro Doubles event will be held from Oct. 23-25, 2015 and a sponsor is needed for this event. Contact Adam Bews for more information.
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MAC Juniors Take Squash Skills to Detroit Recently, Adam Bews, Squash Pro at the Missouri Athletic Club, traveled to the Birmingham Athletic Club located in Detroit with seven MAC juniors to compete in the Midwest Regional Championships. This was something Bews was really looking forward to since he felt very strongly about having juniors travel to tournaments to gain experience and maturity. The juniors Clayton Pope, Abby Schroeder, Casey Jones, Mia who participated in the trip were Jack Schroeder, Jack Holekamp and Nick Jones Holekamp, Connor Gallagher, Nick Jones, Casey Jones, Clayton Pope, Abby Schroeder and Mia Schroeder. For Holekamp and Gallagher, this was their first tournament. Holekamp managed to reach the Plate 1 finals. Although Pope didn’t proceed as far, he still managed to win a match. Jones won two close 5 setters in a row to win the Plate 2. Gallagher had a more favorable draw and won his first match three nil easily. His round 16 match against the number three seed was his best game to-date. After a shaky start, he managed to regain composure and move his opponent deeper before taking the ball short with confidence. Unfortunately, he lost, 3-2. Jones and Schroeder both lost in close first round matches; although, both girls played well. They managed to win a few successive matches to take them both to the Plate 1 finals where they met. Schroeder took this match three nil despite a late push from Jones. Schroeder, like Gallagher, had a good draw due to previous tournament play. She reached the quarterfinals comfortably, but unfortunately, lost three nil putting her into the consolation. She went on to win several matches and reached the finals, where she lost a close three nil finishing a well-deserved fifth place. Upon return, Bews was thankful to have been present at the championships with such a great group of juniors, and he looks forward to the next trip.
High School Nationals Racquetball Tournament The Missouri Athletic Club West Clubhouse held the High School Nationals Racquetball Tournament Feb. 26-March 1. A resounding 350 young adults played this year and roughly 700 teens, parents, family members and friends attended the event. Lexi York won this year’s girls’ tournament and previously won as a freshman and sophomore; she will most likely be the number one female in the world at some point. Sebastian Fernanda, 14, won the boys’ tournament and also owns the same talent to become a great if he continues to play. The USA Racquetball Association thanked the MAC for being such a great host and said that it has been their best tournament yet.
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Junior Team Tennis Includes one hour of practice and two hours of match play each week. Practice: Mondays from 4-5 p.m. beginning June 2 at the West Clubhouse or MICDS Matches (age as of Aug. 31, 2015) F 10 and under: Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. F 12 and under: Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. F 14 and under: Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. Cost: $140 per child for six weeks or $15 at the time of participation Other Fees: $20 USTA membership; $36 USTA Junior Team Tennis league fee $26
Summer Preschool
Camp MAC West Clubhouse Children ages 3-5 (must be fully potty trained) will enjoy daily health and safety lessons, sports, games, arts and crafts, and water play/pool time from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a $7 lunch optional from 12-1 p.m. Preschool camp is reserved for MAC members only. However, space is limited so register early. Camp will be offered every other week for six weeks throughout the summer. Camp Dates June 1-5 | June 15-19 | June 29- July 3 July 13-17 | July 27-31 | August 10-14 Camp FEEs F Cost: $149 per week F 72-hour cancellation or no show fee: $25 per week F Walk-in fee: $25 per week F Lunch available at $7 per day
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For more information on Summer Camp MAC at the West Clubhouse, visit the website in the coming weeks: mac-stl.org (Athletics>Youth Programs).
Summer Camp MAC AT THE WEST CLUBHOUSE
12 weeks of camp beginning Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, Aug 14 Cost per week F Member Full Day: $179 F Member Half Day: $99 F Guest Full Day: $239 F Guest Half Day: $129 F Partial weeks will not be prorated. F 72-hour cancellation or no show fee: $25 per week F Walk-in fee: $25 per week F Lunch available for half-day campers at $7 per day
Time F Full Day Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes lunch F Half-Day Camp: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Contact Joy Holdmeier, Youth Programs Manager with any questions at jholdmeier@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4468.
Summer Specialty Sports Camps Help your child learn a new sport, improve their skill level and gain confidence at MAC Summer Specialty Sports Camps. Camps are available for youth ages 5-12 at the West Clubhouse. COST F Member: $120 Please note that due to being held offsite Golf Camp is an additional $5 for members. F Guest: $150 CAMPS Soccer June 8-12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 20-24 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Baseball June 15-19 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 29-July 3 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Basketball June 22-26, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Aug 3-7, 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
Dance June 22-26 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Golf 12 weeks of camp beginning Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, August 14 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (*first week prorated) Volleyball Dates to be determined LaCrosse Dates to be determined Field Hockey Dates to be determined Contact Joy Holdmeier, Youth Programs Manager with any questions at jholdmeier@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4468. Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2015 F 15
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Summer Camp June 1-5 and June 6-10 West Clubhouse Junior Beginning Camp Monday – Friday; 8-9:30 a.m. This camp is open to all children ages 8-13 years old. Cost F Members: $175 per week F Guests: $225 per week Junior Intermediate Camp Monday-Friday; 9:30-11 a.m. This camp is for children ages 10-15 years old with squash experience; depending upon their ability, their eligibility will be taken into consideration at the coaches’ discretion. Space is limited. Cost F Members: $175 per week F Guests: $225 per week Elite Camp Monday-Friday; Doubles sessions from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. This camp is for elite players ages 16+. Coaches will invite players to this camp. Space is limited. Cost F Members: $400 per week F Non-Members: $450 per week To register, contact Adam Bews at abews@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4455.
2014 Swimmers of the Month Throughout 2014, MAC swimmers logged hundreds of miles at the Downtown Clubhouse pool. The “Swimmers of the Month” were recognized for having the most miles logged for each month, as well as the “Swimmer of the Year” for having the most miles logged for the entire year. This honor was given to Justin Fowler who logged in at 158.9 miles. Swimmers who may not achieve the above can also be recognized as an “Honorary Swimmer of the Year” for swimming 20+ days per month. Honorary Swimmers of the Month for 2014 (members who swam 20+ days each month): Donald Clooney, Jim McDonald, Karl Holderle, Dave Nester and Ed Gilkerson.
2015 NACAD Great Lakes Swim Contest Recap
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Total Miles
During February, the Missouri Athletic Club competed in the race against six other clubs. The goal for each club as a whole was to swim as many yards as possible, with 2,002,040 yards being the total combined distance of four of the five lakes (Lake Superior was not included). The Los Angeles Athletic Club won with 648 miles logged, The Boulevard Club came in second with 624 miles, and the MAC finished third with a total of 494 miles.
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2014 Swimmers of the Month: January: Dale Ross February: Donald Clooney March: Paul Passanise April: Rick Lodewyck May: Donald Frandsen June: Mary Boyle July: Dave Nester August: Karl Holderle September: Justin Fowler October: Tom Cohen November: Ed Gilkerson December: Pat Boyle pictured above: Justin Fowler, Donald Clooney, Rick Lodewyck, Jim McDonald, and Paul Passanise.
2015 NACAD Great Lakes Swim Final Standings
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2015 Swim & Dive Teams Swim and Dive Teams registration for regular morning or evening practice is on a first come first serve basis. Sign ups takes place at Missouri Athletic Club’s West Clubhouse.
Registration Dates and Times F Saturday, April 11 (1-3 p.m.) F Wednesday, April 22 (4-6 p.m.) COST $90 for one child; additional children receive a 10% discount. If your child participates in both the Swim and Dive Team, an additional 50% discount on the enrollment is offered for one of the teams (i.e. $90 + $45 = $135). SWIM TEAM Morning Practices (Monday through Friday) F 7:45-8:30 a.m. – Open Ages F 8:30-9:30 a.m. – Ages 9-10 and high school F 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Ages 11-14 F 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Ages 7-8 F 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Ages 6 and under SWIM TEAM Evening Practices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) Attending the Monday morning practice is optional. F 5-5:30 p.m. – Ages 7 and under F 5:30-6:15 p.m. – Ages 8-10 F 6:15-7:15 p.m. – Ages 11 and older NOTE: May 27, 28 and 29 are evening practices only for the Swim Team. F 4-4:30 p.m. – Ages 6 and under F 4:30-5 p.m. – Ages 7-8 F 5-6 p.m. – Ages 9 and older PUFFIN TEAM (Pre-Swim Team) Replaces summer Group Lessons for children ages 3 to 5. To accommodate the anticipated number of children, two group sessions will be offered. F Group 1: Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 12-12:30 p.m. F Group 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12-12:30 p.m.
DIVE TEAM Morning Practices (Monday through Friday) 7:45-8:30 a.m.: Beginner/Open Age 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Ages 8 and under 9:30-10:30 am: Ages 9 and 10 10:30-11:45 am: Ages 11-18 DIVE TEAM Evening Practices (Tuesday through Thursday) 5-7:15 pm – All Age Groups
Note: May 27, 28 and 29 are evening practices only for the Dive Team. F 4-6 p.m. – All Age Groups MAC 2015 Swim & Dive Team Calendar Saturdays, April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 10, 17 F “Winter Warm-Ups” F 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse Saturday, May 23 F West Clubhouse pool opens. Tuesday, May 26 F “Meet and Greet” West Clubhouse pool 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kids can reconnect with friends and have fun before the work begins! Poolside grilling will be available for families that would like to have dinner. F Parent Meeting at 5 p.m. May 27, 28 and 29 are evening practices only. Swim Team F 4-4:30 p.m. – Ages 6 and under F 4:30-5 p.m. – Ages 7-8 F 5-6 p.m. – Ages 9 and older Dive Team F 4-6 p.m. – All Age Groups Monday, June 1 F Morning and afternoon practice schedule begins for Swim and Dive Teams. F Penguin Meet (Red vs. Black) Warm-up 4 p.m. Time Trials 4:30 p.m. Hot dogs and burger buffet (free to swim team)
Monday, June 8 F Puffin Team begins practicing. Group 1: Monday, Tuesday and Friday (12-12:30 p.m.) Group 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (12-12:30 p.m.) Monday, June 8 F Swim Meet: Washington hosts MAC F Warm-up for Washington at 4:30 p.m. F Warm-up for MAC at 5 p.m. F Meet starts at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11 F Teen Party at the Pool (7-9 p.m.) Pizza for teens Youth Learn-to-Swim Clinic Saturdays for six weeks: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 8:30-9:15 a.m. – Downtown Clubhouse $50 per child For beginner swimmers ages 4-8, the MAC’s Learn-to-Swim Clinic is a great opportunity to become comfortable in the water by learning floating and breathing techniques. Space is limited so register early. To register, contact Rick Schneider at rschneider@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4434. Swim Team Spring Warm-Ups Saturdays for six weeks: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Downtown Clubhouse $25 per child To register, contact Larry Jackson at 314-539-4463 or ljackson@mac-stl.org. Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2015 F 17
Developing the Inner Game Moving Performance from Couch to Course
By Missouri Athletic Club’s Consulting Psychologist, Dr. David Lazenby and Director of Golf David Schwent One of the most frustrating issues for most athletes (and onlooking parents) is transferring specific skills, training and abilities with thinking experiences (STATE) from practice sessions to game day performance. It seems that what was mastered in isolation can be reduced to random and inconsistent results when the game begins. On-course instruction is extremely beneficial to improving at the game. Here are the top three reasons why this instruction is crucial: 1. Learn to manage discomfort. On-course instruction will help improve problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Most of all, it can help speed up recovery from mental, technical and ball-target mistakes. 2. Create real-time learning. Get exposure to professional feedback to the actual real-time challenges that the course is designed to present. 3. Become decisive with your flow. Another aspect of generating high-performance results is the ability to transfer the in-the-groove feeling experienced on the practice tee to the course. Many techniques and strategies are available to improve game performance. On-course instruction is optimally designed to help manage discomfort and recover from mis18 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2015
takes faster, help receive real-time accelerated feedback in a natural learning setting and enhance decisiveness and focus. As Einstein said, “you can discover more about a man in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”
Shoe Shines and More! The Missouri Athletic Club offers heel repair, sole repair, leatherwork and shoe shines for men’s and women’s shoes. Get shoes back in shape for spring by dropping them off Monday through Friday in the Athletic Department Downtown, the Barbershop between 10 a.m-12 p.m., or in the Pro Shop at West to be sent Downtown. In time for golf season, the MAC now offers shoe shines and cleanings for men’s and women’s golf shoes on weekdays from 4 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Athletic Department and from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. in the Barbershop. Members can drop shoes off at West to be taken Downtown.
Closest-to-the-pin winner, Connor Vargo
Camaraderie
the Name of the Game at Good Fellowship Day On Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., members met at the Downtown Clubhouse for a day of athletics, competitions and camaraderie. Good Fellowship Day is a long-standing tradition at the Missouri Athletic Club – an event that has been on-going for nearly 100 years. This year’s event included fitness classes and competitions in spinning, yoga, core, mat Pilates and boot camp. Other events and competitions included 500- and 2000-meter rowing, a closest-tothe-pin contest on the golf simulator, swimming races, racquetball, handball, squash and a three-point basketball contest. Winners of the 2000-meter rowing event include Mike McCarthy, Len DeGonia, Jack Flynn and Kenneth McKenna. Conner Vargo was the champion of the closest-to-the-pin golf competition and Michael Lofton won the three-point basketball contest.
THREE-point winner, Michael Lofton
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West & Downtown Athletics Closed on Easter Sunday In observance of Easter, both Clubhouses’ Athletic Departments will be closed on Sunday, April 5. They will reopen on Monday, April 6 with regular hours.
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MAC Weight Loss Challenge Update Since Jan. 12, 25 Missouri Athletic Club members have been competing in the Weight Loss Challenge. As of Feb. 25, the top ten finalists have lost a combined average weight of 4.9%. The competition concluded on March 20. The weight loss winner will be declared in the May issue.
2015 MAC Weight Loss Challenge Top 10 through February 25th
MAC Fit Class This high-intensity class will be held at the West Clubhouse on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., beginning on April 8. The classes will consist of kettle bell training, plyometric training, weights, interval training, the use of cardio equipment and core strength exercises. The MAC’s new fitness instructor, Tricia Houlihan, will lead these classes. To sign up, call the Fitness Desk at 314-539-4433.
Nutrition Tip Fill half of the plate with brightly colored fruits and vegetables to eat a healthier diet. The brighter the color of fruits and veggies, the richer in nutrients!
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Massage Therapy...
A Journey to a Brand New You
Get relaxed and rejuvenated! New massage therapy clients* can receive their first 60-minute massage for the price of a 30-minute massage. (*MAC members only) To learn more about the MAC’s massage therapists and to schedule an appointment, visit www.mac-stl.org/ Amenities/Massage-Therapy. What Are the Benefits of Massage Therapy? Health and wellness concepts have taken the world by storm recently with new wellness centers popping up on just about every street corner. Massage therapy falls into these categories simply because of all the great benefits it gives the body, mind and soul. From helping relieve lower back pain, easing labor for expectant mothers and increasing joint flexibility to lessening the effects of depression and anxiety, increasing circulation and providing mental clarity and heightened perspective, massage therapy boosts quality of life and alleviates the common day-to-day kinks and quirks. There is no denying that this can be a powerful ally in a healthcare regimen. Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2015 F 21
Fight Night at the MAC Members gathered together in the Missouri Room at the Downtown Clubhouse for the MAC’s annual boxing match on Thursday, Feb. 26. The evening began with cocktails and cigars followed by dinner, and at 8 p.m. the matches began between some of St. Louis’ top amateur fighters.
Members enjoyed cocktails and cigars before the matches began
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Governor Rebekah Bahn and John Kingston
The 2015 MAC Women of Distinction The Missouri Athletic Club boasts a fantastic lineup of honorees for the Women of Distinction luncheon. Please join us at the event to recognize these individuals for their achievements and contributions to the St. Louis community. This event, which is open to the public, will feature keynote speaker, Representative Ann Wagner and emcee Michelle Smallmon.
Representative Ann Wagner Elected to Congress in 2012 by the citizens of Missouri’s 2nd District, Representative Wagner serves on the House Financial Services Committee and is a Senior Deputy Whip for the House Majority. As a freshman legislator, she sponsored the Retail Investor Protection Act, which protects access to affordable investment advice for middle-income families. Wagner is the proud sponsor of the SAVE Act, federal legislation that provides prosecutors the tools to investigate and prosecute those who knowingly advertise and profit from online human trafficking of children. Wagner previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg, Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee and Chairwoman of the Missouri Republican Party.
Michelle Smallmon, Emcee Michelle Smallmon joins us as emcee for the Women of Distinction Luncheon. Smallmon serves as a host and producer for 101 ESPN and the Rams Broadcasting Network. Prior to these positions, Smallmon spent time with KSDK Channel 5 and Illini Productions, where her work was featured on The Big Ten Network. She is a native of St. Louis and is heavily involved in various community outreach programs including volunteering at the local Shriners Hospital and being a member of the Young Zoo Friends Advisory Board at the St. Louis Zoo.
Honorees The 2015 MAC Women of Distinction
Luncheon Friday, April 10
Diane compardo
Renee Ducker
Lori Eaton
11:30 a.m. – Reception 12 p.m. – Luncheon 12:30 p.m. – Program $50 per person, inclusive Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
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» On the Road Again...With the FYC Forever Young Club members made two visits to the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency last month. After the bomb-sniffing dogs had cleared the MAC bus, the group made it to the museum and was treated to a fascinating story of the history and mission of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Many will remember it first as the Defense Mapping Agency, followed by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency. The FYC saw everything from instruments used for the interpretation of aerial photographs in WWI to a scale model of Osama bin Laden’s compound used to brief the president and congress. The group was fascinated and felt privileged for the opportunity to better understand the important role of NGIA in St. Louis and the nation as a whole. The FYC always offers a number of enjoyable day-trips throughout the year. (No photos accompany this piece since the NGIA prohibits cameras and cell phones.)
Good Friday Trout Fishing Golf season has arrived once again! Join your fellow golf enthusiasts at the MAC Golf Club to kickoff the 2015 season with a reception and presentation featuring Bob Goalby and Jay Randolph, Sr. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24 at the Downtown Clubhouse.
Birds and Bogies IV
Plan for a day of fishing and spring weather, what could be better? Mark your calendar now for Good Friday Trout Fishing with the Rod and Gun Club at Meramec Spring Park on Friday, April 3 from 7-11 a.m. Don’t miss this great opportunity for a one-day trout fishing outing while enjoying the spring weather. Lunch will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the West Clubhouse. For reservations, call 314-539-4402.
BaIIroom Dance Lessons
Tuesdays from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse
The MAC Golf Club and Rod and Gun Club present Birds and Bogies IV on Friday, May 15. Shoot 50 birds at St. Louis Skeet and play nine holes at The Legends. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow members while enjoying a common hobby. 9:30 a.m. – Shoot at St. Louis Skeet 11:30 a.m. – Lunch on your own 12:30 p.m. – Golf shotgun start at The Legends 4 p.m. – Cocktails $75 per person (includes 50 Birds, 9 holes of golf and cart fee) Contact Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402 for reservations.
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High Tea and Fashion Show Recap
On Thursday, March 5, members gathered at the West Clubhouse for a High Tea and Fashion Show. After dining on delicious offerings such as mini egg salad sandwiches and blueberry scones, the fashion show began. Both members and staff showcased the wonderful versatility of
the clothing line while allowing members to order the styles they liked after the conclusion of the show. An elegant time was had by all as members mixed and mingled during a lovely afternoon.
ABOVE: Jeanne Flood, Valarie Peistrup, Marie Salter and Ginger Kurten enjoy the afternoon; Kathy Wunderlich (left) introduces a style ensemble; Members socializing during the event.
Irish Whiskey Tasting The Mark Twain Society sponsored this event that was held on Thursday, March 12 at the Downtown Clubhouse. Members gathered for a tasting of 12 Irish whiskeys such as Jameson Irish, Midleton Irish and Tullamore Dew, just to name a few. Hors d’oeuvres and cigars were available for enjoyment as well.
Tim Main, Raese Simpson and John Simpson enjoy cigars and whiskey during the event.
Sixth Annual Sporting Clays Championship Friday, April 17 F 1 p.m. From inexperienced shooters to hunters to competitive clay shooters, all are welcome to participate in the official clay shoot at St. Louis Skeet and Trap, presented by the Rod and Gun Club.
Members receive a sample of whiskey.
$45 per person for Rod and Gun Club members $50 per person for non-Rod and Gun Club members Call 314-539-4402 for reservations. Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2015 F 25
Board of Governors Election Voting Schedule THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Absentee ballots may be requested by voting members by contacting either the Membership office or Gena Willis at 314-539-4475.
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GENERAL MANAGER Greetings from my temporary place of residence within this issue of the Cherry Diamond. We chose to move my column this month to make way for the bylaw update on page 6 thus giving that message more prominence due to the importance of this initiative. To reiterate last month’s message, I want to give a special thanks to those on our Bylaws and Ethics Committee and all of the subgroups and members involved for their diligence with this very detailed project. It was a multi-year undertaking and a ton of work. Thanks to all. There are a couple other exciting projects in the works that I want to share. First, the ten hotel rooms that were offline for many years are in the midst of renovation and should be available for your use in mid-May. Secondly, we’ve been investigating opportunities with the city’s Set the PACE St. Louis program for the past year and half in conjunction with Trane heating and air conditioning. This program offers the possibility of generating significant cost savings by upgrading our HVAC system to comply with green energy initiatives with no out-of-pocket costs. More information will follow on the viability of this exciting project. Also, this month, we look forward to the announcement of candidates for the next class of our Board of Governors. The camaraderie and fun of election season is in the air! See you at the Club,
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MONDAY, APRIL 27 Campaigning begins.
Election Rooftop Happy Hour On Thursday, April 30, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., gather at the Downtown Clubhouse to celebrate the 2015 elections for the MAC Board of Governors. Red Light Radio will be providing entertainment and drink specials will be available all night.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30 5-9 p.m. – Election Rooftop Happy Hour FRIDAY, MAY 1 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Candidates meet and greet at the West Clubhouse MONDAY, MAY 4 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Candidates meet and greet at the Downtown Clubhouse TUESDAY, MAY 5 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Candidates meet and greet at the Downtown Clubhouse WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 6-9 a.m. – Silent voting at the West Clubhouse 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Silent voting at the West Clubhouse 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Silent voting in the Veterans Room on the fourth floor of the Downtown Clubhouse THURSDAY, MAY 7 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. – Polls open at the Downtown Clubhouse 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Gauntlet opens 3-6 p.m. – Gauntlet reopens 8 p.m. – Results announced in the Missouri Room; Member party in the Missouri/Eads Room immediately following
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Spring items will continue to arrive at the Pro Shop throughout the month of April. With the Cardinals’ opening day on April 13, the Pro Shop is the one-stop-shop for the most avid Cards fan! The Pro Shop offers hats, jackets, pullovers and polos along with MAC-logoed Nike golf balls. Special orders can be made for Nike golf clubs, golf bags and golf shoes. For more information, contact the Downtown Clubhouse Pro Shop at 314-539-4434 and West Clubhouse Pro Shop at 314-539-4444. Serving Our Community Since 1966
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Artist of the Month Russell Irwin
Russell Irwin is a nationally celebrated artist who brings a great love for the human story to his work. His paintings reveal the skill and ingenuity of a world class artist and the captivating visual narratives of a master storyteller. His Story Portraits™, depicting the defining moments of great sporting events and the class images of famous athletes and their craft have raised more than $2 million for charitable organizations nationwide. Clients include: the Saint Louis Cardinals, the Pujols Family Foundation, USGA, the Dallas Cowboys, the NFL, Kansas University, the Ozzie Smith Charitable Foundation, Ronal McDonald House Charities, Citigroup, Israel Air Force, Champion Bank, Pfizer, and many others. If you are interested in purchasing the work on display, contact Wendy Descher at 314-539-4438 or wdescher@mac-stl.org.
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Women’s Initiative Happy Hour On Wednesday evening, March 11, the Women’s Initiative Committee gathered in the Downtown Clubhouse Art Lounge for an evening of cocktails and socializing. Thanks to a few members who are Brown Shoe representatives, guests were able to preview the spring line of footwear throughout the evening as well. A wonderful night was had by all guests, including many of the governors who attended the event to lend support to the committee and its members.
Governor Bob Barnes and Traci O’Bryan enjoy the evening’s festivities.
Cat Sondag, Ashley Bauer and Austin Dennis pose for the camera during the happy hour.
Meet Emma Frey In February, Emma Frey joined the Missouri Athletic Club as its Communications Coordinator in the Communications Department. She is responsible for helping produce the monthly Cherry Diamond magazine and supporting other departments with their communication needs. Emma graduated from University of Missouri – St. Louis with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She is a native of St. Louis and was homeschooled through high school. Prior to accepting this position, Emma worked at both Yoga & Spa Magazine and Missouri Meetings & Events magazine. Emma brings her experience in editorial and inside sales to this job, and she is excited to help achieve the Club’s marketing and communication goals. She will primarily be at the Downtown Clubhouse and can be reached at 314-539-4459 or efrey@mac-stl.org. Outside of work, she enjoys Spanish flamenco dancing, something in which she has been involved for 11 years; she performs around St. Louis in various cultural events. Please join us in welcoming her!
Father Son Banquet
Father Daughter Banquet Treat the daughter(s) in your life to a magical day of carriage rides, dinner and dancing on Wednesday, May 20. Entertainment will be provided as well as age-appropriate dinner and drinks. Photos of each father and daughter will be offered as gifts at the end of the evening. It will be a lovely time that will not soon be forgotten.
5:30-7 p.m. – Reception, pictures and carriage rides 7-8 p.m. – Dinner 8-10 p.m. – Dancing Downtown Clubhouse $32.95, plus gratuity ages 12 and over $25.95, plus gratuity ages 11 and under For reservations, call 314-539-4470.
Spend an evening with your son or grandson on Tuesday, April 21 for night of “just the guys!” Enjoy activities in the Athletic Department, a delicious dinner by Chef Bart Philipps, and featured speaker Bob Gassoff, former St. Louis Blue and Chicago Blackhawk player, Navy SEAL, businessman, and philanthropist. A magician will provide entertainment and age-appropriate dinner and drinks will be served. 4 p.m. – Optional activities in Athletic Department 5:30 p.m. – Reception 6 p.m. – Dinner 7 p.m. – Program Downtown Clubhouse $36.95, plus gratuity for ages 12+ $19.95, plus gratuity for ages 11 and under For reservations, call 314-539-4470.
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A BasketbaII Legacy Recently, this photo of the 1906-07 Missouri Athletic Club basketball team was recovered. The photo is a good reminder of the important role that basketball has played in the Club’s history, and the timing is relevant as the MAC prepares to host the 2015 NACAD Basketball Tournament later this month. The sport of basketball has longevity at the MAC dating back for more
joyed at the MAC in the form of teams, recreation, tournaments, and Good Fellowship Day competitions. Sports camps and clinics for children include basketball as an option, and the MAC holds its annual Basketball Banquet to recognize and bestow awards on star players from throughout the year. The photo will be restored and displayed on the fifth floor to further highlight the MAC basketball legacy.
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Snapshots From L to R: Cheryl Graber Young, Wendy J. Guerbert, Robyn Paine and Danyel Duff at the High Tea and Fashion Show at the West Clubhouse.
while in st. louis, The Wheaton College Men’s Glee Club Sang at the Annual Prayer Breakfast for Greater St. Louis at America’s Center and stayed at the MAC.
The MAC float makes its way down Market Street during the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Thuy Smith, Mary Beth Smith and Marie Salter enjoy the Orchid Show with the Lunch and Tour Group. 32 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2015
Governor John Salter and Cynthia Michalak display furs from The Fur Centre at the foundations’ gala.
St. Louis Fire Department Chief, Dennis Jenkerson, and Governor Peter Dunne at the Annual Boxing Match.
Candace Hyams and Thuy Smith decorate the MAC float in preparation for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Brian Schneider and Josh Brym at the Irish Whiskey Tasting.
The MAC float all decked out for the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
John and Tabby Quarles smile for the camera during the FYC meeting at the West clubhouse.
Gerald Kursar at the FYC meeting at the West clubhouse.