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Cherry Diamond Staff Publisher – Troy Robertson Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Amy Freeman Communications Coordinator – Emma Frey Design – Lilyann Rice General Manager – Wallace L. Smith
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Cover and feature photos taken by Karen Palmer Photography.
Clubs Within the Club Around the Club Snapshots
The Cherry Diamond Vol. 111/No. 4 (USPS: 102-560) is published monthly by the Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 231-7220. Subscription - $45 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 Connect: @macstlouis @macstlouis @macstlouis
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miles were logged by the MAC during the NACAD Great Lakes Swim Contest.
people watched the live stream of Paul Helfrich and Adam Bews’ boxing match on Facebook during the Boxing Championship event. Since then, the recording of their match has amassed more than 1,700 views!
The number of miles Karl Holderle swam in 2016 making him the Swimmer of the Year.
marks the total percentage of weight lost by the top seven challenge participants through March 1. See page 25 for details on their progress.
The April date of the Cardinals home opener. See page 14 for more information.
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April Women of Distinction Luncheon (DT) Friday, April 7 Honor women who enrich the community and contribute to the advancement of all women. Lisa Stone, head coach for SLU’s women’s basketball team, and Kristin Cornett, meteorologist for KMOV, will lead the presentation. 11:15 a.m.– Registration 12 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Program $50 per person, inclusive
Masters at the MAC (DT) Wednesday, April 12 Join Bob Goalby, Jay Randolph Sr., and Jay Randolph Jr. for the golf season kickoff presented by KTRS 550 and the MAC Golf Club. General Chairman of the 2018 PGA Championship, Mike DeCola, will present. 5:30 p.m. Event is complimentary.
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Good Friday Trout Fishing Friday, April 14 Join the Rod and Gun Club for a day of fishing in Maramec Spring Park with lunch to follow at the West Clubhouse. 7-11 a.m. Event is complimentary.
Easter Egg Hunt (WE) Saturday, April 15 Bring the kids for the annual Easter egg hunt at the Club! Enjoy a breakfast buffet and visits with the Easter Bunny. 8-9:45 a.m. – Breakfast buffet 10 a.m. – Egg hunt Adults – $18.95 per person Children (5-12) – $11.95 per child Children (4 and under) – Gratis
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Easter Brunch (DT) Sunday, April 16 Annual Easter festivities return to the Club with a breakfast buffet, photos with the Easter Bunny from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., petting zoo and candy! 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults – $34.95 per person Children (5-12) – $16.95 per child Children (4 and under) – Gratis
Easter Brunch (WE) Sunday, April 16 Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet full of top-notch cuisine by Chef Grant. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults – $34.95 per person Children (5-12) – $16.95 per child Children (4 and under) – Gratis
Election Rooftop Happy Hour (DT) Thursday, April 27 Mix and mingle with the election candidates while enjoying drink specials and appetizers! 5-9 p.m. Event is complimentary.
Apollos Spring Concert (DT) Friday, April 28 The Apollos invite patrons to their annual spring concert in a pub setting for stories from Irish lore, Irish songs and special guests playing Irish instruments. 6 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. – Program 9:15 p.m. – Afterglow $38.50 per person, plus gratuity
May Interclub Clay Target Championship Friday, May 12 Shoot 100 targets with various other clubs at Strathalbyn Farms. 1 p.m. $75 per person
Mother’s Day Brunch (DT) Sunday, May 14 Treat mom or grandma to a delicious brunch and photos on her special day! 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults – $32.95 plus gratuity Children (Ages 5-12) – $16.95 plus gratuity Children (Ages 4 and under) – Gratis
Father/Daughter Banquet (DT) Wednesday, May 17
Mother’s Day Brunch (WE) Sunday, May 14 Enjoy a delicious brunch by Chef Grant and treat mom or grandma on their special day! 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults – $32.95 plus gratuity Children (Ages 5-12) – $16.95 plus gratuity Children (Ages 4 and under) – Gratis
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 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.
Enjoy a magical evening with your daughter(s) and/or granddaughter(s) at this memorable and historic MAC event. 5:30-7 p.m. – Reception, pictures, carriage rides 7-8 p.m. – Dinner 8-10 p.m. – Dancing Ages 12 and over – $32.95 plus gratuity Ages 11 and under – $25.95 plus gratuity
Birds and Bogies VI Thursday, May 25 Shoot 50 birds at Strathalbyn Farms followed by lunch and nine holes of golf at Glen Echo Country Club. Enjoy cocktails at the end of the day! 9:30 a.m. – Shoot 50 birds 11:30 p.m. – Lunch on your own 12:30 p.m. – Golf shotgun start 4 p.m. – Cocktails $75 per person
Pool Season Kickoff (WE) Saturday, May 27 Celebrate the summer season with a party at the pool! Drinks and appetizers are available for purchase. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. – Pool open
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 Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West Invitational Sanctioned Bridge Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:15 p.m., West Military History Club Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Toastmasters First and third Wednesdays of the month, 5:30 p.m., Downtown For more information, visit www.mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4402. Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2017 F 3
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Our Grand Lady During speeches throughout my presidency, I often mentioned that the Missouri Athletic Club has operated at the corner of 4th and Washington since 1903. While doing some research for this column, I discovered that to be false on two accounts. First, the Club was originally formed as the St. Louis Athletic Club, only later did the name permanently change to MAC. Second, the Club was first slated to be located at Fourth and Locust, one block South, before quickly moving to the corner of Fourth and Washington when space became available in the Boatmen’s Bank building. Ten years later, tragedy struck the MAC when a fire destroyed the Boatmen’s building on March 8, 1914. Thirty members and guests died that night and another seven died two days later when the still standing west wall collapsed on a nearby building. From the ashes, the Board of Governors with the help of First National Bank President William C. Connett, chairman of the New Building Committee, decided to rebuild the Missouri Athletic Club at its present location. Our new clubhouse, the one we all call home, reopened on March 1, 1916. Incredibly, it was just a few days shy of the two-year anniversary of the fire. More than 5,000 members and guests attended the grand opening festivities. Undoubtedly, those first open house visitors noticed our Grand Lady was built with exquisite detail and old world craftsmanship. More importantly, she was built with an abundant supply of warmth, an overwhelmingly sense of hospitality, and boundless welcoming arms. Since 1916, our Grand Lady has hosted thousands of events. From mammoth crowds of 1,200 kids (yes 1,200 kids!) in the main dining room for Santa’s party in the 1920’s to the 50-year Gala celebration in 1953 with more than 600 attendees to the 1960’s when a new KMOX broadcaster named Jack Buck hosted a precursor event,
which evolved into the Sports Personality of the Year awards banquet. She continued into the 1970’s when then Governor M.R. Zumwalt brought his son, Tripp,
Board of Governors Officers F Troy Robertson – President F Tracy Beckette – Vice President
to one of the first Father/Son banquets. Yes, our Grand Lady has hosted galas and weddings, fundraisers and celebrations, elections and Good Fellowship Days. She has housed them all with timeless beauty and a congenial spirit. Our Grand lady has also seen times change and world events shape her course. She lived through WWI when the men of the MAC answered the call to duty. She paused in silent reverence when Sgt. Oliver B. Vassal and Lt. Charles H. Dunker Jr. became the first MAC men to pay the ultimate price for our country. She saw the Great Depression, when membership dipped slightly under the 2,500 minimum. Shortly thereafter, she opened her bars when Prohibition was repealed in 1933 – rumor has it a young Don Hrebek joined upon the news. She heard the guns of Europe and Pearl Harbor in the early 1940’s during WWII, and she set up a blood blank for American soldiers smack dab in the center of the main lobby. It makes me smile to think of our Grand Lady welcoming American troops home over all these years. Do we all realize how special our Grand Lady is? Do we all realize how every time we walk in and out of her doors that we become a part of her history? If you haven’t visited our Grand Lady recently, please accept this column as an invitation to do so. She’ll introduce you to new friends or reunite you with lifelong ones. She can still host an event or banquet like she’s ringing a bell. Most importantly, she offers the same sense of warmth, camaraderie, and community that has defined her for 100+ years. Please visit her for yourself and experience the history of our Club’s past, and while there create your own MAC memory. In service,
F Rebekah Bahn-Kingston – Second Vice President F Tripp Zumwalt – Secretary F Duffy Dunn – Treasurer
Class of 2017 F Tracy Beckette F Duffy Dunn F Rebekah Bahn-Kingston F Troy Robertson F Tripp Zumwalt
Class of 2018 F Talmage Newton F Tim Powers F Mike Schoedel F Paul David Shuff Jr. F Tim Slater
Class of 2019 F Andrew Carter F Matt Morris F Aaron Pawlitz F Keith Phoenix F David Smith
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GENERAL MANAGER’S COLUMN
In my March column, I mentioned that we had recently received the results from the membership survey, and we were starting to dig through them. I say “digging through them” for two reasons: (1) the compiled results comprise a 900+-page document (whew!), and (2) the results have been cross-tabulated by gender, age, and family composition, which means that we’re not only looking at the composite score or response to a question, but we’re also looking at the responses from the perspective of our different members. By “we” I mean that myself, the senior staff, and the strategic planning committee are actively reviewing the results. Everyone has received the Executive Summary, senior staff are reviewing the in-depth results for their individual departments, and members of the strategic planning committee are digging into the details as well. And these details matter. For example, when asked about the convenience of downtown fitness classes, the composite scored showed the majority answered for “good.” But, upon a closer look, nearly 50% of the female responses indicated that they thought the times were “poor” or “fair.” In general, our goal is to move our “good” scores to “very good,” and now we know that offering fitness classes at other times would appeal to our female members (who, according to recent studies, make approximately 85% of discretionary decisions). 6 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2017
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Also, as an example on how points of view differ by age, when asked about the importance of business networking, members under the age of 35 indicated that networking opportu-nities were important in their decision to become a member whereas their counterparts over the age of 45 ranked it as less important; likely because young business professionals are eager to make connections, and older members already have established relationships. From a membership perspective, we asked two very important questions: why did you join, and why do you stay? The answers to these questions pinpoint where we need to continually focus our energies. Our dining and fitness facilities consistently ranked the highest for why members join the Club and retain their membership, which is on par with trends we’re seeing in the private club industry. Club aesthetics/ attractiveness, culture and reputation of the Club, value of membership, location, and sense of community also ranked highly for reasons that members join the Club and retain their membership. Not surprisingly, “connections to other members” was one of the main reasons membership is retained, which just reinforces that club camaraderie is such a key factor in who we are. The survey results contain a treasure trove of invaluable member insights. We will continue to share our findings with you along with our strategic plan for the Club’s future as it unfolds in the coming the months. Look for more details in the Cherry Diamond, and some fun but insightful videos on our website and YouTube channel soon. In the interim, envision me hosting the TV game show Family Feud and declaring, “survey says…” as you read the interesting tidbits in the following column. See you at the Club,
Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club
Survey Says ... 98% of respondents are proud to be MAC members. F 97% of respondents rate their overall membership experience as good, very good, or excellent. F About 75% of respondents considered their overall fitness experience to be “good” or “very good.” Only a small percentage (11% for West and 16% for Downtown) found the experience to be “excellent.” F For overall satisfaction scores, the 1903 bar ranked the highest compared to all other experiences at the Club. Social events/catering, the Sportsman’s Club and squash followed closely behind. F For fitness, “instructor professionalism” (WE) and “professional staff” (DT) ranked most favorably and “class time availability” (WE) and “women’s locker rooms” (DT) ranked the lowest. F The Cherry Diamond magazine continues to be the most frequently utilized communica- tion medium. F Staff service ranked the highest amongst all of the Club’s restaurants with the exception of 1903 where it followed ambiance. F 85% of respondents agree that they receive great value from their MAC membership.
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MAC ELECTIONS
Board of Governors Election Voting Schedule TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Absentee ballots may be requested by voting members by contacting either the Membership office or Gena Willis at 314-539-4475. Ballots will be available after April 14.
MONDAY, APRIL 24 Campaigning begins
THURSDAY, APRIL 27 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Election Rooftop Happy Hour
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 6 a.m.-9 a.m. Silent Voting at the West Clubhouse
Election Rooftop Happy Hour On Thursday, April 27, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m., gather at the Downtown Clubhouse to celebrate the 2017 election for the MAC Board of Governors. Entertainment and drink specials will be available all night.
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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 4th Floor of the Downtown Clubhouse
THURSDAY, MAY 4 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Polls open at the Downtown Clubhouse*
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11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Gauntlet opens* 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Gauntlet reopens* 7:30 p.m. Results announced in the Missouri Room; Member Party in the Missouri/Eads Room immediately following* *Times for Election Day activities are subject to modification.
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K ENTU C KY D ERBY PARTY AT GLEN ECHO MAC members are invited to Glen Echo Country Club’s Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 6! Dress up in derby attire and enjoy this family-friendly extravaganza. Live music, kids activities, southern fare and plenty of mint juleps round out the afternoon. 3 p.m. – Bar and appetizers 5 p.m. – Southern dinner buffet 5:34 p.m. – Race airs $32 plus tax and gratuity Register by calling 314-383-1500 or email ajones@gecc.org.
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THE MAC’s Four Under 40
Congratulation to the following MAC members who were recently recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as four of St. Louis’ top young professionals under the age of 40. Ross Toohey, Member since July 2016 Owner of 2e Creative Ross Toohey became a managing partner of his uncle’s business in 2008, president in 2012 and CEO in 2015 while elevating revenue to an excess of $25 million. CD: Why did you apply for membership at the MAC? RT: I’m not from St. Louis originally so I saw it as a great opportunity to make new friends while transforming my dad bod back into a beach bod. So far I’ve only been successful on the friends thing. CD: Have you held any events at the Club? RT: We’ve held several meetings for 2e Creative at the Downtown Clubhouse. It’s
right down the street from our headquarters so it’s been a great venue for leadership retreats and client meetings. I’m also on the faculty for a network of ad agency presidents from around the world, and I’ll be hosting a summit at the MAC later this year. We’ll likely run the bar out of whiskey so be prepared. CD: Have you used the Club for networking regarding your company? RT: I haven’t been able to take advantage of the networking opportunities yet because I travel so much. I’m really looking forward to connecting with the various clubs soon. CD: What are some of your favorite aspects of the Club? RT: That steam room! Now if only I could have cocktails delivered there … CD: Why should other young professionals join the MAC?
RT: The MAC is a fantastic slice of American history, not to mention the Club’s relevance to the city of St. Louis. I think our generation often underappreciates the history and culture of a place, and joining the MAC is a great chance to continue a fascinating legacy. I’m also excited for my family to get more involved in the West Clubhouse activities once our daughters are a little older. Most of all, I’m really looking forward to someday joining the secret guild of medieval combat mages who meet on the twelfth floor. That’s a thing, right? Rob Berger, Member since Septmeber 2016 Partner at Anders CPA + Advisors Rob Berger ascended from intern to partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors and helped achieve consistent revenue gains in recent years, currently at $2.7 million. CD: What do you enjoy most about membership at the Missouri Athletic Club? RB: I enjoy the Clubs Within the Club and general camaraderie among members. CD: Why did you apply for membership at the MAC? RB: Several of my business partners are members, and they encouraged me to join.
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CD: Have you hosted any events at the Club? RB: I frequently have prospect and client meetings at the Club. It’s a great place to network and meet for business. I am also on the local CFMA board, and we have meetings at the West Clubhouse fairly frequently. CD: Have you used the Club for networking? RB: I recently attended the Tap Handle Takeover at the West Clubhouse. Great event! CD: Why should other young professionals join the MAC? RB: The MAC provides a great place for like-minded young professionals to connect and begin to expand their networks early in their careers.
Jay Steinback, Member since April 2013 President and CEO of Rothman Furniture Stores, Inc. Jay Steinback said goodbye to his boyhood dream of marine biology and opted to become the successful president and CEO of his family’s Rothman Furniture Stores in 2013. CD: What do you enjoy most about the Missouri Athletic Club? JS: The two locations and the lunch buffet! CD: Why did you apply for membership at the MAC? JS: I have been a member on and off since I was a kid. Fitness and health are a huge part of my life, and the MAC certainly helps my kids and I maintain an active lifestyle. CD: Have you hosted any events or business meetings at the Club? JS: I hold multiple events per month. My EO and YPO forums meet here almost every month plus Rothman’s board meets there quarterly. I also hold a bunch of coffee or breakfast meetings that everyone always enjoys.
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CD: Have you used the Club for networking? JS: I have lots of gym friends with whom I hang out at 5 a.m. most weekdays. CD: Why should other young professionals join the MAC? JS: The MAC has the hours and the locations that are ideal for a young, active professional. I can start my day at 5 a.m. in the gym and walk upstairs for a few meetings and breakfast in the morning before heading out to the office. Plus, the staff is amazing and accommodating. Extra Note: The MAC is amazingly accommodating and hospitable, the staff is always happy to help in any way possible. The range of facilities under one roof makes it easy to spend hours there every day. Tim Reeves, Member since November 2015 Vice President of Finance at Emerson Tool Tim Reeves quickly rose to Vice President of Finance at Emerson Tool within a couple of years at the company and has been instrumental in the company’s growth and profitability.
CD: Why did you apply for membership at the MAC? TR: I initially joined the Club with an interest in racquetball but have also started working out at the West Clubhouse in the early mornings. That’s been generally a good way to start my days with coffee, a workout, a shower and heading into work. CD: Have you hosted any events at the Club? TR: I haven’t used the Club for events but recently checked out lunch at the Downtown Clubhouse, and I’ve occasionally had a few colleagues out for drinks and apps at the West Clubhouse. CD: How do you plan on utilizing the Club in the future? TR: I will continue to workout in the mornings and would like to get involved in the squash ladder. My kids are at an age where they can get involved with the swim team and begin to take tennis lessons, which I hope they will want to do. There are a lot of other activities I’d like to expose them to as well. In general, I hope my kids become junior “Club junkies” at the MAC.
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FINE DINING
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WINING AND DINING with Mauro Molino
Wine lovers gathered at the West Clubhouse on March 4 for the Barolo Wine Dinner with famed producer Mauro Molino. Attendees enjoyed a pre-dinner reception in the lobby followed by a seated dinner with courses paired with Barolo wines. TOP PHOTO: CHARCUTERIE PREPARED TO BE EATEN WITH BAROLO WINES IN THE BACKGROUND. FROM TOP RIGHT: SOMMELIER NICHOLE MILLER-KIRK EDUCATES ATTENDEES ON WINE SAMPLES; MEREDITH POURS WINE FOR GOVERNOR NEWTON (LEFT) AND LOCKE GEORGE (RIGHT); MAURO MOLINO AND HIS DAUGHTER MARTINA PRESENT TO THE DINNER ATTENDEES. BELOW: NICHOLE MILLER-KIRK PASSES CHARCUTERIE AROUND THE TABLE WHILE EDUCATING ATTENDEES ON ITS WINE PAIRING. PHOTO CREDIT: KALIE LONG, LONG LIVE MEDIA.
Save the Date! Join Chateau Montelena’s Matt Crawford for a four-course wine dinner. Wednesday, May 3 F 7 p.m. $125 per person F West Clubhouse Register online or call 314-539-4490. 12 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2017
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WEEKLY SPECIALS Enjoy a variety of food and drink specials at the West Clubhouse nearly ever y day of the week!
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THEMED THURSDAYS: FAMILY NIGHT BUFFETS
Now offered on Mondays and Thursdays, login to the MAC website to view the latest menus and order for dine-in or carry-out online from the member homepage > Dining > West Dining.
2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH DEDUCTIVE TASTING WORKSHOPS MAC Sommelier Nichole Miller-Kirk will host deductive wine tasting workshops on the second Tuesday of each month beginning May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the 1903 dining room. Cost is $40 per person and includes a tasting of six wines as well as educational material. Register online or call 314-539-4490.
PASTA NIGHT BUFFET Bring the family for a pasta buffet every Wednesday night in the Stan Musial Grille. Adults – $16.95 Children – $9.95 Make a dining reservation online.
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APRIL 6 – SOUTHERN BUFFET Fried chicken, Carolina barbecue pulled pork, chicken and dumplings, homemade drop biscuits and gravy, church beans and $4 Jack Daniels.
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F I S H F RY DAYS On Fridays during Lent, order grouper filet, fried cod or Scottish salmon (all served with a side of coleslaw and green beans) for carryout for $13 per entrée. Orders must be picked up by 4 p.m. in the Jack Buck Grille. Call 314-539-4417 to place an order. 14 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2017
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IN THE JACK BUCK GRILLE The Jack Buck Grille debuts spring jazz sessions on Friday, April 21 and May 5. Gather together for some smooth tunes by Two Times True. Purchase cocktails, appetizers and dinner to make a night of it. Make a dining reservation online.
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MAC Meeting Corner
By Director of New Opportunities, Najah Fennoy, MBA
O F F S I T E B R A I N S TO R M I N G S E S S I O N S Collaboration is vital for any business, and brainstorming sessions usually foster collaboration and new ideas. Most of the time, offsite sessions are the best way to promote teamwork and get creative juices flowing, whether it be structured with a moderator or unstructured. Fancy processes are not needed to generate ideas, but a change in environment does matter. Opting for a meeting room at the Club is the way to go! The MAC offers a myriad of flexible spaces such as the comfortable and quiet sixth floor Board Room, which boasts three breakout rooms perfect for smaller groups or breakfast or lunch for its attendees. Ensure that the meeting has a firm goal in mind including specific questions to be presented and answered. Most importantly, the environment chosen for the meeting will guarantee a successful creative process and will increase the social nature of the project.
For more information or ideas on how to build a structured meeting, or to host a meeting at the Club, contact Najah Fennoy at 314-458-8744 or nfennoy@mac-stl.org.
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LEGENDS of t he COURT
The Missouri Athletic Club was born just one year before the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis. Harry Kiener, John Furla and Joseph Forshaw were some of the early stars that put MAC athletics on the map. That tradition of athletic excellence has continued for more than a century. Today, the Club has another trio of legends that could be placed on the Mount Rushmore of MAC athletics.
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The very best thing is the people you got to meet; it just clicks. I have met so many good friends here. I don’t know of another organization that has the whole package quite like the MAC. — Charlie Wittenberg
F Only MAC member inducted into the Hall of Fame for two sports: handball and water polo F Won four tennis handball doubles titles, 18 singles and doubles handball championships and seven esquire single handball titles F Set records in the 50-yard and 25-yard breaststroke in 1951; won the MAC swimming championship award in 1957 F From 1947-1950 won 11 first-place medals at the Ozark AAU swimming meets
F Competed with championship MAC water polo team in 1948 and its AAU championship squad in 1950 when he was named All-American F Member of National Water Polo Hall of Fame
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hile “Athletic” may be the Missouri Athletic Club’s middle name, camaraderie is the heart and soul of the organization. It is the secret ingredient that keeps members connected to their Club, which is especially true for Jim McDonald, Don Clooney and Charlie Wittenberg. They recently gathered for lunch in the Sportsman’s Club with retired Athletic Director Dan Barks to reminisce about camaraderie and athletic competition. Sitting around the table with these four men combined more than 200 years of MAC memories, and they were clearly remembered by their fellow Club members. Like local celebrities, they were greeted warmly by nearly every member and staff person who saw them. “All three of these gentlemen were fantastic athletes, but they are even better people,” said Barks. Jim McDonald, 84, a 62-year MAC member, was known as the “racquet guy.” He was a well-rounded athlete and talented in multiple racquet sports such as tennis, squash, pickleball and badminton. “Jim could compete and win tournaments in any type of racquet sport,” Barks said. “With a racquet in his hand, he was the most versatile athlete we had.” Don Clooney, 87, a 61-year member, dominated in handball by winning the Club championship for 14 consecutive years. He was also a prolific swimmer setting numerous records. In 1948, he was a goalie on the famed water polo team that competed for the AAU national championship. He is the only member of the MAC Hall of Fame to be inducted for two sports. He even has a spot in the Hall of Fame room dedicated to him – Clooney’s
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Corner. “Don is one of the best all-around athletes in Club history,” Barks said. Charlie Wittenberg, 82, a 42-year member, played college basketball at Notre Dame. He is the career leader in games played and points scored in the MAC basketball leagues. For many years, he played in both the Under 40 and Over 40 leagues. “Charlie was an exceptional shooter and a great teammate,” said Barks. “He was always one of the first players taken in our team drafts.” As the gentlemen began eating and conversing, the memories of past athletic battles came flooding back. Clooney and McDonald debated about who was the Club’s best swimmer. Barks and Wittenberg talked about adventures on the road with the Club’s basketball team. The discussions invariably progressed to the camaraderie, fellowship and friendships that they formed at the MAC. “The very best thing,” notes Wittenberg, “is the people you got to meet; it just clicks. I have met so many good friends here. I don’t know of another organization that has the whole package quite like the MAC.” Don Clooney and Jim McDonald have shared a friendship since meeting at the Club nearly 60 years ago. “He is one of my best friends and has been for all these years,” McDonald said about Clooney in a video interview that was a sensation continued »
J I M M C DO N A LD F Only person in MAC history to win titles in every racquet/paddle sport: squash, table tennis, pickleball, platform tennis, racquetball, badminton and tennis F Attended the Boys Classes as a child in the 1940s F Won many state and regional tournaments representing the MAC in the various sports F Participated in the MAC Swimmer of the Month program along with Clooney F Member of the MAC Hall of Fame
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C H A R LI E W IT TE N B E RG F Played collegiate basketball at Notre Dame F Leading scorer, team captain and member of MAC’s travelling basketball teams during the ‘70s and ‘80s F Played in parts of five decades in the MAC basketball leagues F Member of the MAC Hall of Fame F Won the Club’s three-point shooting contest in 2003 and in 2004 at age 70 F Played in more than 2,000 games during his career
on the MAC Facebook page a few years ago. “I wouldn’t want it any other way.” McDonald later quipped, “There’s no way that I would have him as my next-door neighbor, even with as much as I love him.” Today, they live very close to one another, but not quite “next-door neighbors.” They recently moved into the same retirement home, with McDonald on the first floor and Clooney on the fourth floor. While age has slowed them a bit, it hasn’t stopped these legends of the court. Clooney still swims several days a week, and McDonald remains very active. Wittenberg played in the Club’s basketball leagues into his late 70s before retiring just a few years ago, but he still likes to get out on the court to shoot around. During the photo shoot for this story, while dribbling a basketball, Wittenberg pointed to the sign that hangs high on the gymnasium wall and said, “That’s it! That is what it is all about.” The sign reads: “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.”
Dan Barks - A Look Back at a Legendary Career
While the Club’s top athletes are immortalized in the Hall of Fame Room on the fourth floor, just a few feet away the men who were as important in building the MAC’s sports tradition are remembered in the Athletic Director’s Room. Inside the room, Dan Barks’ portrait hangs alongside the portrait of Carl Bauer, the man who hired him in 1957. Together, the two witnessed more than 90 years of MAC athletics. As a 17-year-old, Dan began working at the Club as a locker room attendant. He went on to work a variety of other jobs in the Athletic Department including pool assistant, gym coordinator and assistant athletic director before being promoted to the top post in 1982. Barks is always humble when talking about the accolades received during his tenure at the MAC, but you know you 18 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2017
are a pretty big deal when the likes of Stan “the Man” Musial attends your retirement party and Joe Buck is the Master of Ceremonies. Barks retired from the MAC in 2005, but the Club remains close to his heart. “It is the only place where I worked,” said Barks. “Although, at the age of eight, I worked at a supermarket where I delivered groceries in a red wagon, and then I worked for a few years at a pharmacy where they made their own ice cream. Meeting so many wonderful members made this such a special place to work and is the reason I never left.” Barks was not just a spectator during his four decades at the Club. He was also an excellent athlete in his own right. Barks was a key member of the MAC’s club traveling volleyball team for many years. A highlight was being a part of the team that pulled off several upsets and finished fourth in the nation in the 1976 U.S.V.B.A. Tournament in Schenectady, N.Y. The MAC squad was knocked out in a close semi-final match with Tom Selleck’s famed Outrigger Club of Honolulu. “The friendships I developed over the years made working at the Club so enjoyable and made leaving that much more difficult,” Barks said. “The MAC has been so good to me and been a big part of my life.”
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TENNIS PROGRAM CLUB TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Compete against fellow members for the coveted title of Club Champion during an afternoon or evening of play. All levels can compete in men’s and women’s singles and doubles. F Saturday, April 29 F 2-5 p.m. – Women F 5:30-8:30 – Men F West Clubhouse F Singles - $30 F Doubles - $45 Register online from the Adult Tennis Calendar.
FOURTH ANNUAL ADULT/CHILD TENNIS TOURNAMENT Team up with your child (ages 10-18) and compete against other MAC families during this annual tournament. Teams are comprised of one adult and one child. A and B divisions will be offered in the form of timed round robin. F Sunday, May 7 F 3-6 p.m. F West Clubhouse F $40 per team Register online from the tennis calendars.
Tennis Dept. Promotes Max Shapiro The tennis department is pleased to announce the promotion of Max Shapiro to the position of Director of Junior Tennis. Max has been instructing tennis at the MAC for seven years. During that time, he has honed his teaching style, expanded his knowledge through USPTA conferences and certification classes, and with initiative and organizational skills, he has grown Junior Team Tennis at the MAC exponentially. Max is replacing Kenny Powell as the Director of Junior Tennis. The MAC also extends warm wishes to Kenny as he makes a career change to practice law and thanks him for leading the growth of the MAC’s junior tennis program. Kenny will continue to be involved in the MAC’s junior tennis program.
Note: Changes to Jr. Tennis Summer Session Information Junior tennis summer session information is available on the MAC website. Pricing has changed and dates have been extended since the information was first published in February. Please login to the MAC website and refer to the Junior Tennis Calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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BASKETBALL PROGR AM Summer Basketball Leagues League play will begin the week of June 5 and last through Aug. 14. The Downtown Clubhouse open league plays on Tuesday evenings (and Wednesday evenings if needed). The West Clubhouse recreational league plays on Thursday evenings. Contact Scott Mattingly for more information or to get involved. Online registration opens April 17 and ends May 22. $65 per person per league (members may play in both leagues)
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FUN + FRIENDSHIP = SPRING BREAK CAMP Kids in grades K-6 enjoyed engaging in activities and sports at the West Clubhouse during a week off of school! Friendships were made and fun was had by all, further proving that camaraderie isn’t just for the adults! CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GIRL POWER! CATHERINE MCLAUGHLIN, ELENA HELMSING, HARPER WISE, MAIRA MCKEON, LILY SHAH, EMMA DICKINSON, GRIER MCKEON, AND KENSIE WINKLER ENJOY CAMP AND EACH OTHER’S COMPANY; PETER SUDEKUM AND CAMP COUNSELOR JIM HARTER GET SILLY WITH THE BASKETBALLS; CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN A YOGA CLASS WITH INSTRUCTOR BETHANY BOGOSIAN.
PRESIDENT’S DAY PLAY DAY On Monday, Feb. 20, schools were closed for President’s Day, and kids in grades K-6 celebrated with a shuttle ride from the West Clubhouse to the Downtown Clubhouse where they enjoyed indoor swimming, activities in the gym, and lunch.
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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS SUMMER CAMP MAC
SUMMER FIELD TRIP CAMPS
YOUTH RUN CLINIC
Summer camp registration is now open! Give kids the opportunity to work with camp counselors and pros during their summer break! Camp runs for 12 weeks, May 30-Aug. 18 for grades K-6 (no camp on July 4). You pick the weeks. Full and half-day options are available for members and guests (registration opens for guests on April 22).
ADVENTURE CAMP Runs June 26-30 for members ages 6-12. Pricing and registration found online under the Youth Programs Calendar. Trip includes St. Louis Arch, Shaw Nature Reserve, Alton Lock and Damn, Pierre Marquette, Grant’s Farm and more!
The MAC offers two trial clinics instructed by running coach Jaymie Hauversburk, five-time Junior Olympic 300 Hurdles and 4x400 qualifier Division I AA Track and Field Scholarship Team Captain. This is perfect for youth ages 12-17 interested in track or cross training and improving speed, endurance and strength!
Register online from the Youth Programs Calendar.
PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP Runs for six weeks for ages 3-5 (must be fully potty trained). F May 30, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24 and Aug. 7 F 9 a.m.-noon F Members only: $149 per child per week (optional $7 lunch).
SPORTS CAMP Runs July 17-21 for members ages 6-12. Pricing and registration found online under the Youth Programs Calendar. Trip includes roller-skating, putt-putt golf, Sky Zone, rock climbing, Busch Stadium tour and more!
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Trial clinics held on Wednesday, April 12 and April 19 4 p.m. West Clubhouse gym
Try one or both dates! Register online separately for each from the Youth Programs Calendar.
SUMMER SPECIALTY CAMPS For full dates and times and to register, visit the Youth Programs Calendar. F Basketball F Soccer F Yoga F Lacrosse F Flag Football F Girls Run Camp F Golf with Maria F Martial Arts Note: For all camps, the weekly rate will not be pro-rated. Walk-in fee is $25 per week, and walk-ins will not be admitted if there is a wait list or if camp is at limit. No-show fee is $25. Before and after care (beginning at 8 a.m. and lasting until 5 p.m.) can be prearranged with coordinators for $5 per 15 minutes. Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2017 F 21
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M A S T E R S AT T H E M A C JAY RANDOLPH SR., JAY RANDOLPH JR. AND BOB GOALBY
GOLF LESSONS with Maria Palozola
MAC Golf Pro, Maria Palozola, offers a wide variety of golf programs for juniors and adults. Check out a sampling below and visit the MAC golf page for more detailed information. Registration is now open for all spring and summer programs for men, women and children! To register, go to www.stlouisgolf lessons.com/missouri-athletic-clubmembers-only. Use the password MACGOLFSTAR to access the members only page.
Wednesday, April 12 5:30 p.m. Downtown Clubhouse Register online or call 314-539-4470. There is no cost to attend. Join the Golf Club and KTRS 550 AM to kickoff the 2017 golf season with a reception and presentation featuring some great names in golf including Jay Randolph Sr., Jay Randolph Jr. and Bob Goalby. General Chairman of the 2018 PGA Championship, Mike DeCola, will present. Randolph Sr. has been a personality on the St. Louis airwaves for nearly half a century and was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. He served as sports director for KSDK for 21 years and went on to broadcast PGA/LPGA golf for NBC sports. Jay Randolph Jr. was an amateur golfer, having played on the golf team at George Washington University and was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978. He began his broadcasting career at KMOX in 1966 and was announcer and sports director for KSDK from 1967-1988. He currently continues to broadcast golf events for CNBC and The Golf Channel. Robert George Goalby is a former American professional golfer on the PGA Tour who won the 1968 Masters Tournament, his lone major championship among 11 Tour wins achieved between 1958 and 1971. Goalby played on the 1963 Ryder Cup team. He joined the Senior PGA Tour (now the Champions Tour) in 1979, winning twice, and contributed key ideas to the formation and structure of that new tour, before retiring to a home in his native Belleville, where he has designed several nearby golf courses.
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PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE The MAC will field teams in the PGA Junior League again this year. It is a fun, social league for kids ages 7-13 to learn the game of golf from LPGA and PGA professionals. In addition, a team consisting of ages 14-16 will be added. Participants play on teams with friends, wear numbered jerseys and play approximately three home and three away matches. Registration ends April 30. $275 per golfer.
SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL CLINIC Each week, a different aspect of the golf swing will be addressed with an emphasis on fundamentals. Both the short and long games will be covered. Beginners and experienced juniors benefit from this program. F $150 per child* F Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 F 3:30-4:30 p.m. F Big Bend Golf Center F Instructor: Terri Boehm
SPRING WEEKEND CAMP Great all around class for juniors of all skill levels. Covers full swing and short game. F $180 per child* F Saturday/Sunday, April 29-30, May 6-7 F 2-3:30 p.m. F Big Bend Golf Center F Instructor: Eva Chaffin *Students are responsible for purchasing their own balls from the facility.
CALLAWAY FITTINGS WITH MARIA Play the #1 brand in golf! Callaway custom fittings and golf equipment are available! Contact MAC golf pro and Callaway professional staff member Maria Palozola at 314-440-9082 to schedule an appointment.
YOUTH LEARN-TO-SWIM CLINIC Instructed by head swim coach Lauren Fonseca for ages four to six years. F Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:15 a.m. F April 15-May 20 F $60 per person for six-week session F Downtown Clubhouse
SWIM TEAM SPRING WARM-UP Led by head swim coach Lauren Fonseca and assistant swim coaches for ages six and up. F Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. F April 15-May 20 F $60 per person for six-week session F Downtown Clubhouse
Register online under My MAC > Calendar and filter by Swimming.
SWIM & DIVE PENGUIN AND PUFFIN SWIM TEAMS The MAC Swim Team is a fun yet competitive team for children ages 5-18. Practice is offered five days a week, and weekly meets are held on Monday nights. Open enrollment begins on April 1 and ends on May 22 for ages 13 and under and on June 13 for ages 14+. The season begins on Wednesday, May 31. The Puffin Pre-team is for younger swimmers (ages three and up) who cannot yet swim the full length of the pool. The six-week Puffin Pre-team season offers practice three days a week and starts on Wednesday, June 7.
Visit www.macwest.swim-team.us for the most detailed information and registration.
SWIM TEAM MEET DATES F F F F F F F F F F F
May 30 – Meet and Greet May 31 – First day of practice June 5 – Penguin meet; time trials June 7 – First day of Puffin Pre-team practice June 12 – Evening swim meet June 19 – Evening swim meet June 26 – Evening swim meet Week of July 3 – Evening swim meet (date TBD) July 10 – Evening swim meet July 14-15 – Conference July 17 – Swim banquet
CONTACT Stephanie Reh: msreh@sbcglobal.net Alyson Schoedel: alysonschoedel@charter.net
DIVE TEAM Register children ages 5-18 for the MAC’s Dive Team. Practices are Monday-Friday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Meets occur on Saturday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. UPCOMING DIVE TEAM MEET DATES F June 3 – Judging Clinic at Cool Dell for parents interested in learning F June 10 – 9 a.m. MAC at Pacific F June 17 – 9 a.m. MAC at Cool Dell F June 24 – 9 a.m. Lindgate at the MAC F June 28 – Make-up date for any rained-out dual meets F July 9 – Dive Conference Meet at Cool Dell CONTACT Nikki Hostnik: nikki@ehostnik.com Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2017 F 23
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» NACAD Great Lakes Swim Contest Final Standings See the graph for the final standings from the 2017 NACAD Great Lakes Swim Contest. The Missouri Athletic Club finished four out of five in its division. 2017 NACAD Great Lakes Swim Contest Final Standings
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SWIMMER OF THE YEAR KARL HOLDERLE AND APRIL SWIMMER OF THE MONTH DONALD FRANDSEN.
Throughout 2016, 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 and the Swimmer of the Year for having the most miles logged for the entire year. This honor was given to Karl Holderle who logged 231 miles! Swimmers can also be recognized as Honorary Swimmer of the Year for swimming 20+ days per month.
2016 SWIMMERS OF THE MONTH: F January – Dale Ross at 50 miles F February – Dave Nester at 29.5 miles F March – Stephen Maull at 30 miles F April – Donald Frandsen at 20 miles F May – Karl Holderle at 18.8 miles F June – Mark Levison at 14.9 miles F July – Paul Passanise at 11 miles F August – Mary Boyle at 16 miles F September – Rick Lodewyck at 7.3 miles F October – Ed Gilkerson at 8 miles F November – Pat Boyle at 21 miles F December – Dave Ware at 27.5 miles
HONORARY SWIMMERS OF THE YEAR: F Ed Gilkerson F Karl Holderle F Dave Nester 24 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2017
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Did you know that the Club’s free motion treadmills feature up to a 30% incline? An incline of 27% or higher ensures 100% glute activation and results in a ton of calories burned. Accept this challenge: try walking at 2-2.5 mph at 27-30% incline for 30 minutes. PHOTO CREDIT: KARI R. FREY, FREYTOGRAPHY
Get Outside and Get Fit!
Take a 45-minute walk or jog through downtown in a group setting with Keisha Burns. Enjoy the spring weather as well as an up close and personal look at everything downtown offers. Routes will be posted so participants can start and finish as a group.
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Fifteen members are participating in the Weight Loss Challenge, and the current standings are very close! The winner will be the member who has the largest percentage of weight lost and the combined team with the largest percentage of weight lost. These will be announced in the May issue of the Cherry Diamond.
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A Knockout Boxing Night The Missouri Room and Eads Room were packed to capacity for the annual boxing competition, presented by Midwest Regional Bank, on Feb. 23. The evening commenced with cocktails followed by dinner during this standing-room only
event. Matches between St. Louis’ top amateur boxers began at 8 p.m., ending with a final bout between MAC staff Paul “the Beast” Helfrich and Adam “the Brawler” Bews. Following a close match, the judges declared Helfrich the victor.
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Announcing the 2017 Women of Distinction The Missouri Athletic Club is pleased to announce this year’s Women of Distinction honorees. Join us at the luncheon 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 Lisa Stone, head coach for Saint Louis University’s women’s basketball team. KMOV meteorologist, Kristen Cornett, will emcee the program. LISA STONE, KEYNOTE SPEAKER Lisa Stone, the 2015-16 Atlantic 10 Conference women’s basketball Coach of the Year, is in her fifth season at Saint Louis University. Stone guided her team to a breakthrough season a year ago as the Billikens captured a school-record 26 victories, tied for the A-10 regular-season championship – the first league title in program history – and advanced to the WNIT third round. This year’s team, which was picked to repeat as conference champion, won 14 of its first 17 games and earned a top-5 national ranking among mid-major programs. Now in her 31st season as a collegiate head coach, Stone owns almost 600 career wins and has guided 19 of her teams to postseason play. She began her career at Cornell (Iowa) and made stops at Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Drake and Wisconsin before arriving at SLU in May 2012.
KRISTEN CORNETT, EMCEE Meteorologist Kristen Cornett joined the 4Warn Storm Team in October 2007 and provides weather for the morning, early evening and late evening newscasts on Saturday and Sunday. During the week she fills in on other shifts or assists during Storm Mode coverage. Kristen earned the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society in 1999. Kristen grew up in Lexington, Ky. and became fascinated with severe weather at an early age. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in geoscience with an emphasis in meteorology. Kristen worked at television stations in Huntsville, Ala., Louisville Ky., Cincinnati and New York City before coming to KMOV. Outside of weather, Kristen’s greatest passions are travel, fitness classes and spending time with her husband, stepson and rescue dog.
HONOREES ROSEMARIE BROWN Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Southwestern Madison County, Rosemarie serves on numerous regional, national, local boards and committees. She was one of the founding members of the first hospice program in Illinois. Establishing the It Starts Here Foundation, this chamber adopted a sevenmile stretch of Route #3, cleaned and made the area inviting, raising over $600,000 to build the McKinley Bridge Road Side Park highlighting a beautiful five and half story stainless steel sculpture “A Salute to Steel.” This foundation then established the only leadership program in Madison County. NANCY HAWES As a shareholder at Polsinelli, Nancy Hawes concentrates her practice on a variety of generalbusiness transactions including real estate law, finance, nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, and public finance. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Nancy has served on numerous boards including The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Marian Middle School, Friends of St. Louis Public Radio and The Women’s Society of Washington University. DENA LADD With more than 25 years of experience in public policy and political affairs, Dena Ladd has been involved in issues that have both local and national impact. She has used her experience to advocate in both D.C. and Jefferson City for medical research THE 2017 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION
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and health issues. As Executive Director of Missouri Cures, she works with key policy makers, business and opinion leaders in the medical research field on the state and national level to promote and protect research in Missouri. In 2014, she developed the Women in Science and Entrepreneurship Conference that is now held in five cities around the state. BONNIE LAIDERMAN Bonnie Laiderman, founder and president of Veterans Home Care®, has helped more than 11,000 veterans and their spouses receive in-home care. Started in 2003 as a one-woman operation, Bonnie has overseen the growth of the company to become one of the largest women-owned companies in St. Louis. Veterans Home Care has also earned the Inc. 5000 award of fastest growing companies five times. Now with offices in 10 locations in the United States, Veterans Home Care serves our veterans in 44 states throughout the country. SHANNON WOODCOCK For nine years, Shannon Woodcock has been a leader in health education. She led the transformation of Delta Dental Health Theater into the new HealthWorks! Kid’s Museum St. Louis. Shannon raised more than $2 million dollars to plan and build HealthWorks! This innovative facility of more than 15,000 square feet expanded the size of the museum by almost eight times. Shannon’s community impact throughout the past decade has already reached more than 126,000 children and caregivers. FRIDAY, APRIL 7 11:15 a.m. – Reception F 12 p.m. – Lunch F 12:30 p.m. – Program $50 per person, inclusive F Register online. Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2017 F 29
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Irish Whiskey Tasting Highlights Favorites More than 60 members got in the spirit for St. Patrick’s Day by enjoying whiskey samples, hors d’oeuvres, cigars and camaraderie at The Mark Twain Society’s Irish Whiskey Tasting on March 9.
Forever Young and the Endangered Wolves of America The purpose of the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Mo. is to preserve and protect wolves that were once nearly extinct, along with other wild species so they may coexist with humans and thrive in their native habitats. Thanks to this organization, the Forever Young Club will see pelts of the various breeds of wolves and related animals from across the world, learn about their habitats, hunting behaviors, and pup-rearing practices at the next meeting. The Endangered Wolf Center is key to helping reestablish native wolves in the United States. Register online. APRIL 21 F 11:30 A.M. F WEST CLUBHOUSE
RICO BERTUCCI, JAY LINK AND COLLIN BREUHAUS ENJOY THEIR WHISKEY AND CIGARS AMID FRIENDLY BANTER.
Good Friday Trout Fishing What could be better than a day of fishing and spring weather? Mark your calendar now for Good Friday Trout Fishing with the Rod and Gun Club at Meramec Spring Park on Friday, April 14 from 7-11 a.m. Lunch will follow at 1 p.m. at the West Clubhouse. Register online or call 314-539-4402. JOSEPH KEAVENY, SEAN MOHAN AND CARL WINTERS SMILE FOR THE CAMERA.
Irish Pub a Backdrop for Apollos’ Spring Concert The Apollos welcome spring with a concert highlighting Irish stories, lore and songs. Cocktails and dinner precede the show, and an afterglow and dancing will follow. A few songs slated for the program include “Danny Boy,” “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” “Wild Rover” and “Harrigan” in this Irish-themed performance in a pub-like setting.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 28 F 6 P.M. $38.50 per person, plus gratuity Register online or call 314-539-4470.
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Artist of the Month MORRIS FLETCHER
Morris Fletcher, AIA Emeritus and Professor Emeritus, has expanded his work in art that began with his architectural education. Studying architecture, art, and design since 1960, he now focuses on painting. His work consists of MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT LOUISIANA, MO. oil paint on canvas depicting scenes of landscapes and landmarks, including the St. Louis area and travel. He utilizes vibrant hue and high-value contrast to influence mood and stimulate visual interest. Mark He believes art should the observer to another place and/ your calendars fortransport the upcoming MAC Happy or time and Artupshould initiate a cognitive challenge Hours. Inconjure additionemotion. to serving great drink specials, andthese intellectual stimulation. He strives to the nuance of place. events are a great opportunity to capture meet new members and introduce friends and colleagues to afternoons the In addition to his art creation, he volunteers two each Club. No reservations are required. week tutoring reading at the KIPP Victory Elementary School, and he teaches oil painting at The St. Louis Artists’ Guild in Clayton. His West (Poolside) Downtown works are held by collectors in Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Saturday, June 14 Wednesday, June 25 Texas, and Florida. Saturday, July 12 Wednesday, July 23 To purchase any artwork on display, contact Morgan Franke at Thursday, Aug. 14 Saturday, Aug. 23 314-539-4438 or mfranke@mac-stl.org. 5-8 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m.
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Snapshots CAROLINE HENTSCHELL, MAX JACOBY AND PARKER HOLDMEIER ENJOY THE POOL DURING GYM AND SWIM CAMP ON FEB. 20.
KIM DEMOTTE AWARDS A BOXER A MEDAL DURING THE BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS ON FEB. 23.
HENRY SHAH, ANDREW DUSEK, AND JACK BRINTON PRACTICE YOGA DURING SPRING BREAK CAMP!
MARY BETH SMITH, JANE MOLDEN, MARIE SALTER, SOAP MAKER CHRIS, PAT REBHOLZ, PATSY NANE, MARY LOU LENKMAN AND SUZANNE STEIN AT SAMMYSOAP IN KIRKWOOD DURING AN FYC TRIP. 32 F Cherry Diamond F APRIL 2017
A MIX OF MAC MEMBERS AND STAFF DONNED THEIR GREEN AND RODE ABOARD THE MAC FLOAT DURING THE ST. PATTY’S DAY PARADE.
JIM CITTADINO, ANN IRVING, RAY SPENCER, AND JIM IRVING PLAY BRIDGE TOGETHER.
MICHAEL LOFTON PLAYS OFFENSE DURING A GOOD FELLOWSHIP DAY BASKETBALL GAME ON FEB. 18.
WICHITA STATE, COACHED BY GREGG MARSHALL, PRACTICED IN THE MAC GYM. THE SHOCKERS WENT ON TO WIN THE MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT WHILE IN ST. LOUIS.
JACK SHUFF, EMMETT MURPHY, PAUL SHUFF III AND VIRGINIA SHUFF HAD FUN RIDING THE MAC FLOAT DURING THE ST. PATTY’S DAY PARADE.
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