Missouri Athletic Club, Cherry Diamond, December 2017

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M I S S O U R I AT H L E T I C C LU B

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SLIM-DOWN Christmas came early at the MAC! Fitness spaces received updates, renovations and new equipment.

Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 DECEMBER 2017 Cherry Diamond STAFF Publisher – Mike Schoedel Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Amy Freeman Communications Coordinator – Emma Frey Design – Lilyann Rice General Manager – Wallace L. Smith To advertise, contact 314-539-4459 or efrey@mac-stl.org.

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS Officers Mike Schoedel – President Tim Powers – Vice President Tim Slater – Second Vice President Talmage Newton – Secretary Paul David Shuff Jr. – Treasurer Class of 2018 Talmage Newton, Tim Powers, Mike Schoedel, Paul David Shuff Jr., Tim Slater Class of 2019 Andrew Carter, Matt Morris, Aaron Pawlitz, Keith Phoenix, David Smith Class of 2020 Tracy Beckette, Mark Brandom, Kevin Cantwell, Tim Malyszko, John Pennington

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ONE OF THE MAC’S GREAT HOLIDAY TRADITIONS IS FEATURING SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS ON THE COVER OF THE DECEMBER CHERRY DIAMOND. THIS YEAR, THEY TRIED THE EQUIPMENT IN THE NEW FUNCTIONAL TRAINING A the SANT SLIM-DOWN ROOM DOWNTOWN. PHOTO BY KAREN PALMER PHOTOGRAPHY.

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Features

8 Reciprocal Highlight: Fort Orange Club 9 Smile with Santa Photo Contest 10 Holiday Gift Baskets 16 The Santa Slim-Down

Departments

2 Upcoming Events 4 President’s Column 5 General Manager’s Column 6 Staff Column – MAC Chefs 7 Membership 10 Dining

20 Jack Buck Sports Awards 21 Hermann Trophy Banquet 22 An A+ in Education

16 Wellness 18 Athletics 26 Clubs Within the Club 28 Around the Club 32 MAC Past 33 Snapshots

SURVEY SAYS …

F Approximately 70% of members reported that the Downtown Clubhouse’s fitness facilities were “somewhat important” or “very important” in their decision to join the MAC and retain their membership.

F 54% of members reported that they felt the overall fitness experience at the Downtown Clubhouse is “very good” or “excellent.”

F Approximately 80% of members reported that the West Clubhouse’s fitness facilities were “somewhat important” or “very important” in their decision to join the MAC and retain their membership.

F 47% of members reported that they felt the overall fitness experience at the West Clubhouse is “very good” or “excellent.”

F Instructor professionalism and professional staff rated among the highest fitness facility and services offered at both clubhouses.

F More than 60% of members reported that holiday events were “somewhat important” or “very important” in their decision to join the MAC and retain their membership.

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>> upcoming events

December Cocktails with Santa (DT) MONDAY, DEC. 4 Join the MTS, WFSC, and the Apollos for a night of gingerbread houses, music, wassail, whiskey, and the MAC’s train display.

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Event is complimentary

Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Dinner (WE) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6

Drop and Shop (WE) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 AND 13

Attend this once in a lifetime opportunity, and dine on a five-course dinner paired with Chateau wines with Master Sommelier Rob Bigelow.

6 p.m. – Reception 6:30 p.m. – Dinner $100 per person, inclusive

Drop the kids off for crafts, stories, games and lunch, and get some holiday shopping and wrapping done!

9 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 per child (ages birth to five years) Register online for each day separately.

Breakfast with Santa (DT) SATURDAY, DEC. 9 AND DEC. 16 Bring the kids for an exciting morning of breakfast, activities, entertainment and visiting with Santa! Note: Members need to bring their own camera for photos with Santa.

8:30-11 a.m.

Adults – $29.95 per person plus service charge Children (5-12) – $14.95 per child Children (4 and under) – Gratis

WEST CLUBHOUSE HOLIDAY HOURS Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day Fitness 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Closed 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Pro Shop 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Closed 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tennis 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Closed 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hair Care Closed Closed Closed Closed Restaurant and 1903 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ; 5-7 p.m.

Closed Closed Closed Childcare Closed Closed Closed Closed DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE HOLIDAY HOURS Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day

Jack Buck Grille open 4-8 p.m.; all other departments closed.

Christmas Day Dinner in Missouri Room; all other departments closed.

Jack Buck Grille open all day; Athletics open 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jack Buck Grille open until 2 p.m.; all other departments closed.

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Family Brunch with Santa (WE) SUNDAY, DEC. 10 Celebrate the holidays with friends, family, and Kris Kringle at a delicious brunch by Chef Grant.

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Adults – $25.95 per person plus service charge Children (5-12) – $15.95 per child plus service charge Children (4 and under) – Gratis Call 314-539-4490 to make a reservation.

Jack Buck Awards (DT) MONDAY, DEC. 11 At this 48th annual event, Yadier Molina will be honored as Sports Personality of the Year.

5:30 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Dinner $150 per person, inclusive

Christmas Eve Brunch (WE) SUNDAY, DEC. 24 Bring family and friends for a delicious buffet

by Chef Grant!

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Adults – $39.95 per person plus service charge Children (5-12) – $18.95 per child plus service charge Children (4 and under) – Gratis Call 314-539-4490 to make a reservation.

Christmas Eve Dinner (DT & WE) SUNDAY, DEC. 24 Enjoy the ambience at either clubhouse as well as a decadent dinner by the MAC’s chefs.

Downtown: 5-6:30 p.m. (register online or call 314-539-4470) West: 5-7 p.m. (call 314-539-4490) Adults – $60 plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $13.95 per child plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis

Christmas Day Dinner (DT)

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Hermann Trophy Banquet (DT) FRIDAY, JAN. 5 Join World Cup hero and USWNT Carli Lloyd for the annual banquet honoring the top male and female collegiate soccer players.

5:30 p.m. – Press conference 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. – Program $75 per person, inclusive $125 per person – VIP (includes entry to VIP reception featuring Carli Lloyd and college players)

Relive the Rat Pack (DT)

MONDAY, DEC. 25

FRIDAY, JAN. 26

Celebrate Christmas Day with a delicious dinner at the Club.

4-6 p.m.

Adults – $33.95 per person plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $16 per child plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis

Hear Dean Christopher and his band perform favorites from the Rat Pack era. The CSC will also present checks to its three 2017 charities.

6 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Dinner 8-11 p.m. – Dancing $62.50 per person

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.

No shows will be charged in full.

Please call with your own reservation.

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the event to avoid a one-third charge.

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from the president Happy holidays and merry Christmas!

This is the season to re-engage with the Missouri Athletic Club. We have been blessed with a great year. Our membership is strong; our finances are solid; and we are making progress on numerous improvements at both locations. Let’s finish 2017 by celebrating CHRISTMAS AT THE MAC! Here are some suggestions: Challenge yourself by taking fitness classes in the newly renovated functional training rooms on 5M or the 11th floor at the Downtown Clubhouse. Don’t wait for the New Year’s resolutions!

Hermann Trophy Banquet is Jan. 5, 2018 – make your reservations now. Carli Lloyd, one of the best female soccer players in the world will be our featured speaker. Not to mention there will be the presentation of the Hermann Trophy to the best female and male college soccer players.

Reserve your spot or a table for the Jack Buck Sports Awards on Dec. 11. Come celebrate the 48th year of recognizing achievements in sports throughout the St. Louis area. Specifically, come watch Yadier Molina as he accepts the Sports Personality of the Year award!

Identify a neighbor, friend, co-worker or relative that would benefit by joining the MAC. What better time to attract new members so they are ready to get involved for 2018?

Savor the many incredible items on the dinner menus at the West Clubhouse and Downtown Clubhouse. The holidays are a great time to invite friends and family to dinner. Don’t wait for the weekends; beat the rush and dine during the week.

Thank your employees or co-workers for a great year by taking them to lunch at the MAC. Treat the security guards in the building to a nice bowl of chicken gumbo!

Motivate your family on a cold night, and drive downtown to see the phenomenal train display, which is a long-standing tradition provided by some of our talented members and staff. Grab some cocoa and dinner while you are there!

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Ask your spouse, sweetheart or special someone out to dinner, and then spend a night in one of our renovated hotel rooms downtown. This is a great getaway from all those crazy holiday demands and a loud house of relatives!

Shop ‘til you drop at our pro shops at both locations. These are great places to satisfy all your Christmas gift lists. Who doesn’t want a pullover, shirt or jacket with the CLASSIC MAC logo!?

Attend one of the STUPENDOUS events at the MAC during December. Cocktails with Santa (Dec. 4); Apollos Nursing Home/ Caroling Tour (Dec. 4); Breakfast with Santa (Dec. 9 & 16); Family Brunch with Santa (Dec. 10); Christmas Eve Brunch and Dinner; Christmas Day Dinner.

Take just a few seconds and thank every MAC employee that you see during the holidays. The MAC is special for many reasons – an important one is our employees.

Toast in the New Year at both locations.

Finish this year at the MAC, and start the new year at the MAC! Host your family or office holiday party at the MAC. Wouldn’t it be easier to just have someone else handle all the details? Stop fretting, and call either location to reserve a

banquet room for a great event.

Entertain at least five people in December in the 1903 bar. It doesn’t have to be one night; it could be several.

Make a list now regarding the MAC events you will attend in 2018. Sign up for at least one Club Within a Club for 2018.

Promise yourself that you will visit the improved fitness areas at both locations weekly!

Announce to every non-member you know that they are missing all the FUN at the MAC. Cherish every moment during the holiday season with your family and loved ones. We are blessed by the many things we have in this country.

On behalf of the Board of Governors, I wish you and your family a great holiday season, a merry Christmas, and a happy New Year.

Can’t believe all the FUN I’m having!

Mike Schoedel, President Missouri Athletic Club Follow me on Twitter @MACPREZ102

from the general manager As I write this column, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the New Year is right around the corner. Upon reflection, it has been an awesome year of events, activities and accomplishments for the Missouri Athletic Club. We are ending the year on a high note, and we have much to look forward to in the New Year. The MAC’s achievements would not be possible without the hard work, year-round, of our dedicated staff. We see them every day, or if we don’t see them, we see the results of their service, whether it be the delicious meals produced in the kitchen, perfectly set tables, clean dishes and linens, running elevators and functioning HVAC. Our hardworking staff keeps our two facilities running smoothly all year long.

This is the time of year when the membership traditionally shows their appreciation by contributing to the Employee Holiday Fund. The MAC’s employees are always incredibly thankful to the Club’s membership for their generosity and appreciation. Some of the funds are also allocated to the foundations and the CSC, and they are used to carry on the Club’s values of tradition, community and culture. As you are aware, your October 31, 2017 statement included a voluntary contribution that can be adjusted up, down, or eliminated altogether, if desired, by contacting the Accounting Department or clicking the link in the article on the website. Please be as generous as you can. Without the staff’s dedicated service, the Missouri Athletic Club would not be the Platinum Club of America held in high esteem today. Thank you for your generosity.

I also bring good tidings of great joy! Not only did the MAC’s staff make Santa’s nice list this year, but so did the membership!

Through the member survey, Santa clearly heard that an improved fitness experience was on your wish list, and he put the elves into action. By the time you receive this

publication, the newly renovated functional training room on the 11th floor of the Downtown Clubhouse will be open and ready for use – before Christmas! After Christmas, you’ll start to hear more about the master plan concept for the fitness expansion and renovations at the West Clubhouse that was recommended by the Planning Committee and approved by the Board of Governors at the November board meeting.

I’m going to reiterate a point from last month’s column because it’s important: Stephen Covey, the author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, recommends starting with the end in mind, which is exactly what your Club’s leaders have been doing regarding the fitness experience at the West Clubhouse.

We’ve employed Steve Burns of V Three Studios LLC, the architect who designed the 1903 bar, to help us repurpose space at the West Clubhouse to address the Club’s longterm needs. The 1903 bar raised the standard of what a Platinum Club experience should feel like for MAC members, and our goal has been to emulate that standard in all our projects moving forward.

We now have a long-range vision for the West Clubhouse’s building, which currently houses tennis, squash, racquetball, youth programs, a fitness center and weight room.

We have a design concept and preliminary numbers. Now, we’re working through the design development, logistics, and timing.

This is so exciting, and I can’t wait for the childlike Christmas joy you’ll experience upon seeing these plans come to fruition.

In the short-term, Santa also heard that you wished fitness classes would be offered at other times. Starting in December, both clubhouses will begin offering some evening classes. Please give them a try, and share feedback. We want to ensure that the MAC is offering the fitness classes and times that are best for you. If it makes sense, tie them

into your New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss and getting in shape are common resolutions, and the MAC is thoroughly equipped to help you reach those goals. We can also assist with other resolutions. Here are a few of mine, for example: play more golf; drink better wine; and gain less than five pounds without breaking a sweat.

During this season of giving and planning for the next year, I want to share with you a relevant rumor that got started at a terrific thank-you event I attended for our foundation donors a few weeks ago at 1903. While we were there, the conversation turned to the inevitable question of “what’s next?” Rumor has it that instead of the traditional Gala, this year on April 7, a black-tie President’s Ball will be held. The party will take place before the Board of Governors’ current officers transition out of their roles and the next class transitions into those roles. This will be a great opportunity to honor those outgoing officers and welcome the incoming officers as well as celebrate the foundations and honor those who have stepped up as All-Stars, Planned Givers and Sponsors. This will surely be a sell-out event, and those who stepped up will receive VIP preference.

Fortunately, you don’t have to wait until then for many fun, memorable and exciting events at the MAC. This month’s calendar is packed with ways for you to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. While the Club has many traditions, I hope that you make it part of your holiday tradition. I wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!

See you at the Club!

Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club

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This is so exciting, and I can’t wait for the childlike Christmas joy you’ll experience upon seeing these plans come to fruition.

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from the chefs EXECUTIVE CHEF BART PHILIPPS Let’s start with a Christmas wish for a happy and healthy holiday season. The culinary team is all polished and ready to serve up some spectacular specials for the upcoming season. From the Sportsman’s Club lunch buffet and the wine dinners in the Art Lounge to all the weddings and holiday parties, the Missouri Athletic Club shines

like the north star and is proud of it.

The gingerbread display will have a special theme this year. We will have gingerbread buildings from around the world, and the train display will be even more spectacular. Many thanks to everyone involved in this display. Bring the kids down or just stop by for dinner to enjoy the display. It is great fun for all ages.

I would like to thank the members that make up the MAC family along with the staff that help make this a special club of which to be a part. So, let’s get ready to

roast some prime rib for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day grand buffets. My team and I look forward to serving you this holiday season at one or more of these holiday events.

At this special time of the year, remember to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy all the wonders that make up the holiday season.

Executive Chef Barton Philipps CEC and Staff

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The culinary team is all polished and ready to serve up some spectacular specials for the upcoming season.”

CHEF GRANT HIGGS As I look back to Oct. 15, 2012, the day when I first took over the culinary operations at the West Clubhouse, I think, “wow, look how far we have come!” We can now offer the membership almost anything they want.

We have a custom brew program. We have a club sommelier. We have a great mixologist.

We have a phenomenal crew – both front and back of house. I couldn’t be happier with the leaps and bounds we have made to

be a truly platinum-level establishment.

The West Clubhouse had a great year. We finished up the fiscal year with $600,000 more in sales than last year.

The membership is loving the new adultsonly 1903 bar. The snack bar saw record revenues with fun new menu items.

Banquets are better than ever. We are changing the menu seasonally, using as much local fare as possible.

This holiday season we are offering prime rib to-go dinners, which is a great and easy option for guests as well as a nice family dinner.

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The holiday gift baskets last year were a huge hit, and we are happy to offer them again this year with an even more streamlined process. Surprise that special someone with a gift basket stocked full of MAC goodies.

Have a happy and safe holiday season!

See you around the Club!

Chef Grant Higgs and Staff Missouri Athletic Club

I think, ‘wow, look how far we have come!’ We can now offer the membership almost anything they want.”

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Welcome

NEW MEMBERS FROM OCTOBER! Brown, Hunter of Lewis Rice LLC was proposed by Jake O’Brien Frost, C. Wheeler of Lewis Rice LLC was proposed by Abigail Klevorn Green, Matthew (Jennifer) of ISC Contracting was proposed by Chris Michalak

Shaw, Jennifer (Tim Gentry) of The Shaw Law Group PC was proposed by Scott Molden Sherman, Rick (Becky) of Prudential was proposed by Keith Vidal Stotts, Brian of ISC Contracting was proposed by Chris Michalak

Jessee, Matthew (Genevieve) of Bryan Cave LLP was proposed by William Springer

Swaminathan, Raj (Geeta) of St. Anthony’s Medical Center was proposed by Keith Vidal

Pook, Daniel (Amber) of Enterprise Holdings was proposed by Ed Rataj

Yemm, Ryan (Amy) of Heritage Trade Show Services was proposed by Steve Albart

Pujji, Korandeep of Bear Medical Group LLC was proposed by Paul Weishaar Schloss, Tim (Julie) of Mercy Heart and Vascular was proposed by John Nash Schmid, Rick (Connie) of Murphy Company was proposed by Leland Hahnel

LEADING Proposers

Congratulations to Tim Powers and Mark Gaertner for leading with four members each in 2017!

Serving Our Community Since 1966

“We work each day towards the greater good of our customers, our fellow employees and our community.”

F.W. Rundquist C.O.B, C.E.O

GIVE THE GIFT

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LEGACY MEMBERSHIP Looking for a unique holiday gift for a family member? Give the gift of a MAC membership! Continue the legacy and offer a gift that keeps on giving year after year.

Legacy membership is open to any child of a current member or spouse of that child and includes the bonus of a waived initiation fee!

Contact the Membership Department at membership@mac-stl.org for more information.

Bill Rundquist MAC Member

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THE FORT ORANGE CLUB Located in Albany, New York, the Fort Orange Club recently became a reciprocal club to the MAC. Take advantage of this delightful gem when traveling to the Northeast.

The Fort Orange Club, the premier private dining club in Albany, welcomes MAC members. Since 1880, the Fort Orange Club has taken pride in providing its most distinguished group of members with incomparable ambiance, cuisine and service. Currently, more than six hundred members, prominent in the business, government, civic and social life of upstate New York gather here to facilitate their business and social requirements. The Fort Orange Club combines the ever-changing needs of today’s technologies with its unique traditions of the past.

MEETINGS The Club provides exemplary service and delectable cuisine in the finest of atmospheres. Whether a two-person private meeting, a large business conference, social gathering, formal banquet or large reception, the Fort Orange Club has it covered.

OVERNIGHT ROOMS All 21 of the Club’s bedrooms have been completely renovated and are equipped with cable television, wireless internet access, telephone voice mail, as well as private baths. Access to dining and parking are available as well. Room service, dry cleaning service and major daily newspapers are available. Business associates or out-of-town guests can enjoy all these features at attractive rates.

RECIPROCAL BENEFITS The Fort Orange Club currently extends reciprocal guest privileges to members of more than 50 similar clubs throughout the United States, Europe and Australia. Missouri Athletic Club members are welcome!

F ORT OR A NGE C LU B 110 Washington Avenue | Albany, NY 12210 | Phone: 518-434-2101 | Fax: 518-432-8702 www.fortorangeclub.com

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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2018 Board of Governors The Nominating Committee is currently seeking ten qualified candidates to run for the 2018 Board of Governors.

Don’t miss this rewarding chance to give back to your Club.

Not only is it a way to give back, but the experience is extremely rewarding.

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If you are interested in running, please contact these members of the Nominating Committee: Brent Kaniecki 314-517-7888 Troy Robertson 314-249-8240 Kim DeMotte, Mike Eveler, Matt Gross, Krista Thompson, Neal Perryman, Chris Lawhorn, Tim VanRhein, Julie Ahrling, Brett Benyo, and Brandon Dempsey.

If you have questions about what board service is all about, feel free to contact any current Governor or Past Governor. They are more than happy to answer questions and share experiences.

The Club election takes place on May 3, 2018. Your letter of intent is due on or before March 1, 2018.

Sip and Shop Offers Unique Holiday Gifts The West Clubhouse’s 1903 dining room and Town and Country Room were transformed into a mini holiday market on Nov. 15. More than 30 vendors set up shop with unique items such as health and beauty products, personalized apparel, children’s books, jewelry, home décor, handmade gifts, and more. Members and guests perused the tables while sipping on wine and munching on hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats.

CENTER: JENNIE SWOBODA, LAUREN REILLY AND MEGAN BRINKER ENJOY A NIGHT OF SHOPPING.

Smile with Santa PHOTO CONTEST

At Breakfast with Santa this year, members are encouraged to bring their own cameras to take photos with Santa. While capturing those memorable moments of your child delighted or terrified of Santa, share them on social media and tag the MAC for a chance to win breakfast for two at either clubhouse.

The contest rules are simple. At either Breakfast with Santa event (Dec. 9 or 16), snap a photo of your child or family enjoying the festivities, and share it on Facebook or Instagram. For every photo that gets checked-in on either the MAC’s Facebook or Instagram pages (@macstlouis) with hashtag #SmilewithSantaMAC, you will receive an entry into the raffle drawing. The winner will receive a gift certificate for a complimentary breakfast for two, valid at either clubhouse, and will be announced in the Buffet e-newsletter on Monday, Dec. 18. Make reservations early for this sell-out event, and come smile with Santa!

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Holiday GIFT BASKETS

The Missouri Athletic Club prides itself on providing the highest quality food and beverage experience, services and merchandise for its members. Extend the MAC Platinum Club experience to friends, family, and business associates this holiday season by ordering pre-made holiday gift baskets filled with some of the MAC’s finest offerings. Choose from wine, liquor, beer, meat and cheese baskets and multiple add-on items that include pastries, cigars, MAC merchandise, services and gift cards. If you have something else in mind, make a custom request!

Simplify the season. Place orders early before they sell out!

Access the order form online from the West Dining page or by calling 314-539-4490.

Wine Basket #1 – Rombauer chardonnay, 2 MAC-logoed wine glasses Wine Basket #2 – Piccolo Cru red blend, 2 MAC-logoed wine glasses Wine Basket #3 – Combo of chardonnay and red blend, 4 MAC-logoed wine glasses Beer Basket – Chef Grant’s beer (3 bottles, 750 ml), 2 MAC-logoed 20-ounce beer can glasses

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Liquor Basket #1 – MAC single barrel Blanton’s, 2 “pre-prohibition” hobstar rocks glasses Liquor Basket #2 – MAC double-barrel Herradura tequila, 2 “pre-prohibition” hobstar rocks glasses Liquor Basket #3 – House made limoncello, 2 MAC-logoed double old-fashioned rocks glasses Liquor Basket #4 – House-infused Tito’s vodka, 2 MAC-logoed double old-fashioned rocks glasses Small and large meat and cheese baskets Add-on pastries, cigars, gift cards and more!

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JACK BUCK Grille N E W S

Pairing Fine Wine with a Good Time

ABOVE FROM LEFT: TIM AND KATIE REED ENJOY THE EVENING TOGETHER; GUESTS PERUSED A VARIETY OF WINE PURVEYORS; WINE SOCIETY CHAIRMAN, KURT WITZEL SMILES WITH HIS WIFE CELESTE. PHOTO CREDIT: KARI R. FREY, FREYTOGRAPHY.

MAC WELL-REPRESENTED AT CHEFTOBERFEST Sous Chef Charles Williams, Executive Chef Bart Philipps and Sous Chef Giuliano Zanti cooked for the Chefs de Cuisine Cheftoberfest at Anheuser Busch Beer Garden on Oct. 22. The team cooked for 240 people.

At the annual Wine Tasting and Sale on Nov. 10, members and their guests sampled and purchased more than 80 varieties of wine. The Art Lounge was packed with more than 100 attendees, and the air was filled with excitement as wine enthusiasts discovered new favorites and delectable pairings.

See more photos on Facebook!

NEW YEAR’S EVE Ring in the new year in the Jack Buck Grille with a decadent multi-course dinner featuring crab cake, Scottish salmon, broiled lobster tail and more! View the full menu online on the Downtown Dining page. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER Enjoy a three-course dinner by Executive Chef Bart in the Jack Buck Grille and Rendezvous Room. Menu includes items such as blackened scallops, pan-seared Chilean sea bass, and herb-crusted lamb chops. View the full menu online on the Downtown Dining page.

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JBG DEBUTS SIGNATURE DRINK The Jack Buck Grille debuts a delicious signature drink, the MAC Old Fashioned.

This concoction is made with orange-infused scotch. Ask the bartender for special member pricing the month of December!

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>> dining PRE-NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER

WEST CLUBHOUSE

Specials

The West Clubhouse offers hot and ready prime rib to-go dinners for the holiday season.

Choose portion sizes, add-ons and wines! View the order form online on the West Dining page.

Homestyle to Go will take a brief hiatus during the month of December due to holiday festivities.

Beat the rush and celebrate New Year’s early on Saturday, Dec. 30 at the West Clubhouse. Enjoy a bubbly bar and menu items such as lobster bisque, shrimp cocktail, braised short ribs, prime rib, lobster and more!

Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.

Chateau Ste. Michelle WINE DINNER

MAC sommelier Nichole Miller-Kirk shares an extraordinary opportunity to meet famed Master Sommelier Rob Bigelow on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Join him for a five-course dinner paired with various wines including a few from Chateau Ste. Michelle.

Rob Bigelow was named the senior director of wine education and on-premise development at Chateau Ste. Michelle

Wine Estates in 2013, the oldest and most acclaimed wine company in the Northwest. Rob was awarded the coveted title of Master Sommelier in 2002 as the 50th American to earn the title and the seventh American to pass all three sections of the rigorous exam on the first try.

Register online from the Dining Calendar or call 314-539-4490.

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Italian Volcano Wine Dinner Transports Guests to Italy

Lineage Wine Tasting Welcomes Unique Professionals

The Art Lounge became a backdrop for a lovely five-course wine dinner straight from Italy. Attendees mingled and enjoyed light banter followed by a sit-down dinner by Executive Chef Bart.

MAC sommelier Nichole Miller-Kirk treated members to an opportunity to meet winemakers such as Jose Muguiro Jr., Jean Remy Rapaneau, and Patrick Leon while sampling wines from the Lineage Collection. Delicious hors d’oeuvres were available, and the winemakers educated attendees on their winemaking strategies.

JEN AND SCOTT FRAKES AND BRIAN AND JENNIFER DAVIES ENJOY ONE ANOTHER’S COMPANY.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: CHARLES SCHULZ AND SUZANNE SHAFFER ENJOY THE FUN AND RELAXED ATMOSPHERE; JEAN REMY RAPANEAU EDUCATES ATTENDEES ON HIS VINEYARDS AND WINE-MAKING STRATEGIES; THE CULINARY TEAM CREATED EXQUISITE HORS D’OEUVRES FOR THE EVENING; GUESTS PERUSE THE VARIETY OF WINES.

DEAN BURNS AND DENICE GORDON SAMPLE ITALIAN WINE.

KURT WITZEL, CHAIRMAN OF THE WINE SOCIETY, GREETS ATTENDEES BEFORE DINNER IS SERVED.

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H A V E A H O L LY J O L LY

JANUARY

The holidays are usually a busy and sometimes stressful time of year. Don’t worry about hosting your office holiday parties in December. Opt for January once all the hustle and bustle has died down. There’s still plenty of festive spirit to go around.

The MAC offers a wide variety of meeting rooms perfect for any size gathering as well as a top-notch banquet staff. Delicious menu items that will “wow” guests are available and created by the Club’s professional culinary team.

Plan your holiday party at your Club, and showcase the MAC to your guests! Contact Stephanie Leadlove at 314-539-4470 for more information or to book a party.

*Anyone attending or hosting a Club event between Nov. 1 and Jan. 20 is eligible to receive discounts on overnight rooms. Call 314-231-7220.

New Year, New Ideas

Holiday Engagements The holiday season is the most popular time of year for proposals and engagements. The MAC’s Missouri Ballroom books up fast so don’t delay in booking the space for your big day. Call 314-539-4424 to book a date.

The new year is always a prime time to book company retreats, conferences or brainstorming sessions. Let the professionals at the MAC offer advice and guidance on how to make the most of your meeting.

Check out the below tips and tricks on how to successfully host a company meeting: F Switch up the location of your company meeting. New surroundings offer a fresh backdrop for big ideas while getting the creative juices flowing. The MAC offers a wide variety of meeting rooms great for any size crowd.

F Be sure to have a concrete meeting goal in mind prior to hosting.

F Let the MAC serve delicious fare to keep energy high and the momentum going.

F Encourage camaraderie and fellowship between coworkers; try a team- building activity.

Contact Najah Fennoy at 314-539-4448 for additional meeting ideas or to book a room.

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for the Holidays

Many of the Club’s hotel rooms have undergone renovations and are more beautiful than ever with new lighting, paint, flooring, furniture and décor.

Do you need somewhere for out-of-town friends and family to stay during the holidays? Look no further than the MAC. Offering more than 75 comfortable rooms, dry cleaning, shuttle service, complimentary WiFi and lobby computer/printer use, your Club is the perfect home for the holidays for out-of-town guests.

Celebrating New Year’s Eve? The hotel is also the ideal choice for overnight accommodations after celebrations conclude. Make a night of it, and book a room at the MAC. PHOTO BY KAREN PALMER PHOTOGRAPHY.

*Anyone attending or hosting a Club event between Nov. 1 and Jan. 20 is eligible to receive discounts on overnight rooms.

Visit www.mac-stl.org/hotel to book a room or call 314-231-7220.

THIS IS

Mason Pointe

It’s life in all its abundance from a trusted and experienced leader, focused on providing the highest level of excellence.

Lutheran Senior Services has a history of quality care for 160 years. Now joining in that legacy, Mason Pointe Senior Living Community in Town & Country offers peace of mind for you and your loved one.

• Assisted Living • Memory Care • Long Term Care

• REACH Short Stay Rehabilitation • Independent Living – Under Design

Call 314.754.2222 to schedule a personal tour!

Visit all our Lutheran Senior Services communities at LSSLiving.org Rev. John Kotovsky President and CEO MAC Member

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SANTA SLIM-DOWN Christmas came early at the MAC! Fitness spaces received updates, renovations and new equipment so Santa and Mrs. Claus took an opportunity to work out.

Get on Santa’s “Nice List” and utilize the new offerings!

The fitness department got an early visit from Santa this year! Members wished for improved fitness offerings, and spaces have been updated, renovated and decked out with new equipment. One of the spaces

recently completed is the 5M Functional Training Room at the Downtown Clubhouse.

The old golf simulator room was recently transformed into a functional training space to be used for personal training, group

exercise classes and dynamic workouts. The space was completely gutted and renovated and brand new fitness equipment such as TRX straps, water rowing machine, free weights and punching bag was installed.

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The Downtown Clubhouse athletic department is excited to have new state-of-the art equipment that the Club has never seen before, giving us the opportunity to offer a variety of classes! Having the Functional Training Room has also allowed trainers to push their clients to new limits as the possibilities are endless.

— Courtney Hutt, Downtown Fitness Manager

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SHED POUNDS WITH THE MAC’S 12-WEEK CHALLENGE

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Santa and Mrs. Claus paid a visit to the space for some pre-Christmas workouts, although Mrs. Claus needed some enticing with her favorite MAC cookies. Want to be added to Santa’s “Nice List” this year? Get involved and utilize the MAC’s fitness spaces!

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Book a personal training session with a MAC personal trainer.

Participate in a group exercise class such as downtown’s MAC PUMP on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m.

Try out the new equipment in the Functional Training Room on 5M, such as the TRX straps and battle ropes.

Book a nutrition session with MAC nutritionists Katie Lambert or David Vandeven.

Take a spin on some of the West Clubhouse’s new stationary bikes.

Enjoy a massage with a MAC massage therapist.

Compete in the Indoor Triathlon on Dec. 2.

Participate in the 2018 MAC 12-Week Challenge beginning Jan. 8.

Make a Metabolic Assessment appointment.

Bring a team to the Club for off-season training with the MAC’s experienced staff of coaches and trainers.

Treat yourself to a skin smoothing cupping session with massage therapist Jerrad Benton.

Invite a friend, family member or co-worker to tour the facilities.

11TH FLOOR REVAMP By the time of publication, the 11th floor fitness renovation will soon be completed.

This space was completely gutted and received new paint, lighting, ventilation fans, HVAC, flooring, mirrors, and fitness equipment. This room will be utilized for group exercise classes, personal training sessions, and other fitness needs.

Sign up for this year’s 12-Week Challenge to shed those extra pounds! The challenge begins Jan. 8 and ends on March 30. Participants will receive one complimentary personal training session or nutrition consultation and one free body composition.

Weekly weigh-ins will take place, and the winner will be determined by the highest percentage of body fat lost. Everyone is encouraged to sign up. Whether it’s 10 pounds or 100 pounds, this is a great way to jumpstart the new year!

F $135 F Sign-up sheets are available at both clubhouse fitness desks and online.

COMPETE IN THE INDOOR TRIATHLON The annual Indoor Triathlon will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2. Participants will test their skills with a 10-minute swim, 30-minute bike ride and 20 minutes on the treadmill. All participants will receive a t-shirt and a medal. Register online. Call 314-539-4495 with any questions.

F 8 a.m.

F $30 per person F Downtown Clubhouse

NEW EVENING CLASS: MAC PUMP Join new group exercise instructor and personal trainer Bridgett Gordon for a high-repetition class of fast-paced workouts and muscle fiber activation.

Come by after work!

F Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.

F 5M Functional Training Room at the Downtown Clubhouse NOTE: Look for more information about new evening fitness classes starting at the West Clubhouse on Dec. 4.

FITNESS TIP It’s that time of year: the holidays! Lots of events, holiday parties, eating and drinking! The saying that you cannot out-exercise a bad diet is true. However, it is possible to make smart choices on how to navigate around those food choices. During holiday meals, eat healthy amounts of colorful foods (colorful foods are very nutritious!). Also, load up on turkey as it is a great source of protein. Stay away from the extra calories like gravy and keep bread, stuffing, and mashed potato portions small. Don’t forget to sign up for the MAC 12-Week Challenge in January to help lose those extra pounds gained from the holidays.

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holiday camps 2017 HOLIDAY CAMP MAC Dec. 21-22 and 26-29

Keep the kids busy during winter break by enrolling them in holiday camp! Campers will enjoy games, crafts, arts and activities at the West Clubhouse. Full and half day option are available for children in grades K-6. Preschoolers ages 3-5 (who are potty trained) can participate in a morning halfday camp. Register online from the Youth Programs Calendar.

Full Day (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)

F Members: $50 | Guests: $65 F Cost includes lunch.

Half Day (9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.)

F Members: $25 | Guests: $40 F Optional lunch: $7 Preschool Half Day (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)

F Members Only: $30

SPECIALTY CAMPS

For those looking for specialty sports clinics during the holidays, the MAC has the bases covered!

F Members: $40 per day F Guests: $55 per day Friday, Dec. 22 F Lacrosse: Ages 3-5 years; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

F Soccer: Grades K-3; 1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 27 F Basketball: Grades 2-4; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

F Yoga: Grades K-3; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 28 F Lacrosse: Grades 1-4; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

F Soccer: Grades 4-6; 1-4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 29 F Basketball: Grades 5-8; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

F Volleyball: Grades 3-5; 1-4 p.m.

Register online through the Youth Programs Calendar.

MACTIVITIES

On Friday nights in December, children are invited to the West Clubhouse for complimentary activities, sports, crafts and games from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Children ages 5-12 will congregate in the gymnasium. Infants through age four will meet in the childcare center. Movie night, featuring Home Alone, will take place on Dec. 22.

JR. TENNIS HOLIDAY CLINICS Dec. 18-21 and 27-29

Sign the kids up for some excellent tennis instruction during the holiday season.

The tennis department will offer a variety of clinics for players of all levels. More information about clinics, times, pricing and registration can be found online on the Jr. Tennis page.

JR. TENNIS SPRING SESSION THREE

The Junior Tennis Spring Session Three runs Jan. 4-Feb. 28 at the West Clubhouse. Find more information on clinics, times, pricing and registration online from the Jr. Tennis page.

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SPORTSShorts LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

In preparation for the 2018 summer season, the MAC will offer a lifeguard certification class taught by West Clubhouse Pool Manager and American Red Cross certified lifeguard instructor Sue Baerveldt. All participants must attend all the sessions to complete the course. All classes will be held at the Downtown Clubhouse.

F Tuesday-Friday, Dec. 27-30 F 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

F Members: $200; Guests: $250 F Price includes the cost of all books and material.

YOUTH GROUP SWIM LESSONS

Head swim team coach Lauren Fonseca and staff will offer three swim sessions for various ages.

F Saturday mornings F 10:30 a.m. – Ages 9-12 Jan. 6-Feb. 10 F $60 per child for six-week clinic F 8:30 a.m. – Ages 4-5 F Register online from the Youth F 9:30 a.m. – Ages 6-8 Programs Calendar.

NEW BASKETBALL INSTRUCTOR HOSTS HOLIDAY CLINICS

F Session One F $125 Jan. 3-Feb. 7, 2018 F Register online from the Youth 9:30-10:30 a.m. Programs Calendar.

Meet and train with new MAC basketball coach and instructor Tony Condra. Tony is dedicated to assisting athletes with improving their game through innovative skill development while utilizing structured and intense drills that will transfer to the court. His program embodies hard work, dedication, fundamentals, and mental toughness, which will allow an athlete to be successful at any level. Tony is the head coach for the St. Louis Surge Women’s Professional Basketball team.

F Saturday, Dec. 2 at the West Clubhouse F 10-11 a.m. – Grades 1-4 F 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Grades 5-8 F These clinics are open to boys and girls.

F Members: $30 F Guests: $40 F Register online through the Youth Programs Calendar.

SPEED LACROSSE

WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUES

PARTICIPATE IN OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING This baseball training camp focuses on throwing drills and speed and agility work.

This clinic is perfect for those gearing up for the 2018 season. Training begins Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. and runs for eight weeks F Open to ages 10-14 F Instructed by Paul Helfrich and Jason Lange

F $120 per student F West Clubhouse F Register online.

LIL’ MACS Powered by Arch Lacrosse

Giovanni Najarro (Coach Gio) owns and operates Arch Lacrosse. He will instruct this six-week program for children ages 3-5 that focuses on the fundamentals of two sports: lacrosse (four weeks) and soccer (two weeks).

F Session Two Feb. 14-March 21 9:30-10:30 a.m.

This combined version of field and box lacrosse is perfect for anyone new to the game. Co-ed games are played on Sundays for eight weeks beginning Jan. 7.

F Grades 3-4: 2 p.m.

F Grades 5-6: 3 p.m.

F Grades 7-8: 4 p.m.

F $150 per game F West Clubhouse F Register online from the Youth Programs Calendar.

PRO SHOP HOLIDAY SALE

Members are encouraged to open a gift box in either Pro Shop between Dec. 8-22 to receive a coupon for 20-50% off their entire purchase.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT HOLIDAY HOURS

The Downtown Athletic Department will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 25. It will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 26 with regular hours.

Registration for the men’s winter basketball leagues runs through Dec. 15. The Downtown Clubhouse offers an open league that plays on Monday and Tuesday nights and an Over-40 league on Wednesday nights. The West Clubhouse recreational league plays on Thursday nights. Leagues begin in early January.

F $70 per person per league (members can participate in more than one league) F Register online. Contact Scott Mattingly at smattingly@mac-stl.org for more information.

For New Year’s Eve and Day, it will be open on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed on Monday, Jan. 1. It will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2 with regular hours.

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JACK BUCK

Awards Banquet M O N DAY, D EC . 11 presented by

Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was voted by MAC members the Sports Personality of the Year. In 2017, Yadi earned his 8th trip to the All-Star Game and hit a gametying home run in the Midsummer Classic. Tom Stillman, Chairman and Governor of the St. Louis Blues, will receive the Jack Buck Award. Seventeen-year-old soccer sensation Josh Sargent will receive the Carl O. Bauer Award. Long-time sportswriter Dan O’Neill will receive the Burnes/Broeg Award.

Make plans to attend the 48th Jack Buck Awards presented by Maryville University on Monday, Dec. 11. The event, which MAC member Jack Buck established in 1970, annually honors the top local sports figures. The Sports Personality of the Year Award has been presented to some of the biggest names in sports history: Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Brett Hull, Albert Pujols, Kurt Warner and Marshall Faulk are a few of the legendary past winners.

KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman will once again emcee the event. Don’t miss the best sports banquet in St. Louis. Register online (mac-stl.org) or call 314-539-4470. The event will air that night on KMOX Radio. FoxSports Midwest will produce a one-hour recap show that will begin airing later in December.

ABOVE FROM LEFT: TOM STILLMAN, JOSH SARGENT AND YADIER MOLINA.

PRE-ORDER DRINKS FOR THE JACK BUCK AWARDS

MONDAY, DEC. 11

Wines by the bottle and beer buckets are available to pre-order for the Jack Buck Awards.

5:30 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Dinner $150 per person, inclusive (complimentary drinks during reception; drinks by signature during dinner) Downtown Clubhouse Register online or call 314-539-4470.

Cuvaison Chardonnay - $54 Siduri Pinot Noir - $44 Domestic beer buckets $20 for six bottles

Cabernet Sauvignon Hess - $30 Blue Frog - $90 Caymus - $150

Contact Kelly Schaper to place an order.

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The event always sells out, so make reservations early.

Carli Lloyd

World Cup

HERO

Headlines Hermann Banquet

The MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet has attracted the biggest names in soccer over the years including Mia Hamm, Alexi Lalas, Brian McBride and Kristine Lilly. World Cup hero Carli Lloyd will join the list when she headlines the event on Friday, Jan. 5.

Lloyd solidified her place as the best female player in the world with her historic performance at the 2015 World Cup. She became the first woman in FIFA Women’s World Cup history to score a hat trick in a final as the U.S. defeated Japan to capture the championship.

Lloyd also became the first player in U.S. Women’s National Team history to score CARLI LLOYD, TWO-TIME WORLD in four straight World Cup games.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Lloyd won back-to-back FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year awards in 2015 and 2016, making her only the second American and fourth female to accomplish the feat.

She is the only American to score multiple goals in three separate Olympic Games (2008, 2012, 2016).

Hear from Carli Lloyd and find out who will be named the top male and female players in college soccer for the 2017 season.

Do not get shutout. Make reservations now before the event fills up. Your business can also be a part of this night by becoming a sponsor. Contact Jim Wilson at jwilson@mac-stl.org for details.

Follow the latest MAC Hermann Trophy news on Facebook (@MACHermannTrophy) or Twitter (@HermannTrophy) or visit the website machermanntrophy.org.

CARLI LLOYD HIGHLIGHTS

2017 FA Cup Champion (Manchester City Women) 2017 Inductee into the New Jersey Hall of Fame 2016 FIFA World Player of the Year 2016 Nominee for ESPY Award for Best Championship Performance 2015 CONCACAF Goal of the Year 2015 CONCACAF Women’s Player of the Year 2015 FIFA World Player of the Year 2015 U.S. Soccer Player of the Year 2015 March of Dimes Foundation Sportswoman of the Year 2015 World Cup Champion 2015 World Cup Golden Ball winner 2015 World Cup Goal of the Tournament 2015 Became the 1st woman in FIFA Women’s World Cup to score a hat trick in a final 2015 Became the 1st player in WNT history to score in 4 straight World Cup games 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship MVP 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year Shortlist 2012 Bleacher Report Top 100 Athletes of 2012 2013 Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni 2012 Candidate for U.S. Soccer Player of the Year 2012 Glamour Women of the Year 2012 NJ Youth Soccer Hall of Fame 2008 U.S. Soccer Player of the Year 2007 Algarve Cup MVP & Top Goal Scorer

MAC HERMANN TROPHY – FRIDAY, JAN. 5 5:45 p.m. – Press conference 6 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Dinner $75, inclusive $125 – VIP reception with featured speaker and finalists Downtown Clubhouse Register online or call 314-539-4430.

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>> education highlight

AN A+ IN EDUCATION

Read the following tips when selecting a new school for your child and check out some of the top choices in the area.

Did you know that January 21-27 is National School Choice Week? Selecting the best school for your child is an important decision. It’s so important that since 2011 an entire week throughout the month of January is dedicated to this topic nationwide.

There are many factors to consider when choosing a school including location, tuition cost, test scores and academic performance, philosophy, faculty, extracurricular activities, facilities, class size, admission requirements, and college placement. This often leaves many parents wondering where to begin. To help simplify the process, here are some simple factors and tips to consider: INITIAL RESEARCH Conduct some initial research on what your child learned last year and what their test scores were. Find out how other children performed in various subjects like reading, math and writing. Visit www.greatschools.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA In this age of technology and social media,

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KIRK DAY SCHOOL 12928 Ladue Road St. Louis, MO 63141 314-434-4349 www.kirkdayschool.org Age 3 - Grade 6 Kirk Day School, an independent, coeducational Christian school nestled in the heart of Town and Country, serves 290 students ages 3 through grade 6. Established in 1992, KDS KINDERGARTENERS AT KIRK DAY SCHOOL LOOK is distinguished by the strength FORWARD TO PUTTING ON A DAILY NEWS PROGRAM of a proven academic program DEMONSTRATING THEIR READING, WRITING, AND PRESENTATION SKILLS. PHOTO CREDIT: KELLY grounded in a Christian worldview.

JOHNSTON, RELIC PHOTOGRAPHY A loving and nurturing faculty walks alongside students as they grow in faith and are provided with the educational foundations necessary to excel with excellence at the secondary school level and beyond. The curriculum meets the educational goals of each student, including the academically gifted who are further challenged through individualized instruction and dynamic learning programs. KDS students experience the benefits of small classes, foreign languages, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities in athletics, technology, and the arts. KDS graduates excel academically, participate actively, and engage the world with a strong spiritual foundation.

Kirk Day School is hosting a free 11-part Gifted Education Series by Dr. Agnes Meyo. Please go to www.kirkdayschool.org to attend.

utilize these outlets to find out what others are saying on issues that matter to you. Search by hashtag #edreform and #schoolchoice to join the conversation.

CLASS SIZE Will your child feel more comfortable in a smaller class or larger class? According to the National Council of Teachers of English, students in smaller classes with 12-15 students retain knowledge better and learn faster than students in large lecture classes. Individualization is more prominent in smaller classes, and children tend to get more one-on-one time with the teacher. Among the many private schools in the area, smaller classes are just one of the many features St. Louis has to offer.

A SLAM DUNK IN SPORTS Children’s athletic ability and interests are good reasons to choose one school over another. Research the desired sport at continued »

VILLA DUCHESNE AND OAK HILL SCHOOL 801 S. Spoede Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-810-3566 www.vdoh.org From the time they come to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, students embark upon a Sacred Heart journey. Whether as a junior kindergartener exploring in the classroom to a high school student climbing new academic heights—we partner with families to serve as trusted guides on this journey. We are also part of an international network of schools located in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Egypt, England & Wales, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, Uganda, and the United States. #JoinTheJourney

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>> education highlight St. Louis schools to find out if it is offered and if it is the best fit for your child. Private local schools take pride in their sports teams and go the extra mile to ensure students get the most out of the experience.

REQUIRED RECESS This is an important factor when selecting a school. Children need a break from the desk work to elevate cognitive functioning and to relate to their fellow schoolmates.

Avoid schools that don’t believe in recess or that don’t appear to have playgrounds on campus.

GOOD TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP A good connection between child and teacher is key for a successful learning experience in the classroom. The environment should be engaging. Have a chat with the teacher; he or she should be able to speak about individual students’ backgrounds, strengths, weaknesses, interests, emotional and academic milestones and progress.

VARIETY OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students can get involved in a variety of organizations from Harry Potter and robots to music, art, science, and math. Ask for the school’s organization list to find the perfect place for your student.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT St. Louis is a community like no other and belonging to the community is a big

PLEASE JOIN US

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Early Childhood Open House >> Sat, Jan 6, 2018 10:00-11:30a

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FORSYTH. THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT.

AGE 3 - GRADE 6

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FORSYTH SCHOOL 6235 Wydown Blvd St. Louis, MO 63105 314.726.4542 ForsythOnline.com Admission@ForsythOnline.com Forsyth School’s one-of-a-kind campus in a remarkable location provides an unforgettable experience for children age 3 through Grade 6.

Forsyth is all about challenge–always with support from great teachers and classmates–and independence.

It’s a place where personal best counts–on the field, on the stage, in the classroom, and on the high ropes course in the Forsyth Adventure Center. It’s a place to stretch beyond your comfort zone–memory mapping, Shakespeare plays, Challenge Days.

Forsyth teachers value active learning and authentic challenges. Here, children develop critical thinking skills; they learn that if they work hard, they can accomplish difficult and complex projects. Forsyth graduates are well prepared for the most selective secondary schools.

Early Childhood Open House: Saturday, January 6, 2018 >> 10-11:30a; Register at ForsythOnline.com

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A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON CHALLENGE DAY

FORSYTH SCHOOL’S JUNIOR-K NATURALIST PROGRAM PUTS THE 4 TO 5-YEAR-OLDS IN FOREST PARK FOR SCIENCE CLASS.

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Science Saturday: Saturday, January 13, 2018 >> 9:30-11a; Register at ForsythOnline.com

part of being a student at a private school in the area. Whether celebrating an accomplishment or grieving through tragedy, the St. Louis school community supports its students. A sense of community can deepen children’s private school experience.

FINANCIAL AID Private schools do not have to equate to depleting the savings account. Many area schools have financial aid programs for children to get the best education possible.

From grants to loans, many schools are more than willing to help out during this stressful yet important decision.

PROXIMITY Throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, schools are scattered throughout the city, county and surrounding suburbs. While it may not be the biggest priority in finding the perfect fit, distance can play a large role in the private school experience. From drop off to sports practices to studying at a friend’s house, consider the commute. Will it be more of a hassle than it is worth? If the answer is yes, seek out a better fit closer to home so everyone will be happier in the long run.

ANDREWS ACADEMY 888 N. Mason Road 63141 | 314-878-1883 | www.andrewsacademy.com Andrews Academy is a private independent elementary school for boys and girls in junior kindergarten through sixth grade. Our faculty is dedicated to a personalized learning environment of creativity, curiosity, and challenging academics which inspires children to grow and develop to their potential. Each child is welcomed as a unique individual. Andrews Academy offers experiences that foster initiative for learning, self-confidence, self-discipline, healthy decision making, and relationships. The key values of respect, responsibility, honesty, caring, and perseverance are part of daily learning processes.

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WORKLOAD Many private schools have set expectations on what pace they want their students to learn. With different levels and tracks, schools offer customized learning plans to help children learn to the best of their abilities. Research schools’ minimum test grades, and learn about the day-to-day work that students complete on a weekly basis.

Schools in the St. Louis area welcome visitors throughout the year with open houses. Open houses feature group tours of the school, meet and greets with faculty and staff and upcoming events. Dates of open houses vary so schedule accordingly when making visits.

When looking for something a little more individualized, make an appointment with the school and set up a one-on-one tour.

Inquire about your child’s specific interests and if the school can give a closer look at a particular subject or extracurricular activity.

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>> clubs within the club

THE FYC

Sings the Blues “My friends, this is church. For ten bucks, you get to walk through the history of truly American music,” posted a visitor from Las Vegas after experiencing the National Blues Museum in downtown St. Louis. Since opening in April of 2016, the museum has already been listed as a “must-see” by prominent travel writers. It is no surprise, then, that members of the Forever Young Club made an early November journey to check it out. The FYC received a private tour that traced the history of the blues from thousand-year-old African guitar-like implements to today’s digital instruments and learned how technology spread the blues across the country. Sheet music, piano rolls, records, radio, jukeboxes, television and the internet contributed to the acceptance of the blues and its influence on American music. The museum is much more than static exhibits; it’s very interactive with opportunities to record your own mix or perform in a jug band. After the tour, the group was treated to a 90-minute live performance by St. Louis harmonica legend Jim McCleran and the MAC’s very own Jesse Lopez on the guitar while enjoying a buffet lunch from Sugarfire next door.

TOP: THE FYC PICTURED BY THE MAIN STAGE. RIGHT FROM TOP: JESSE LOPEZ AND JIM MCCLERAN TREATED THE GROUP TO SOME BLUES; MARILYN DAVIS SINGS THE BLUES.

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Hits the Pavement at the West Clubhouse On Oct. 19, members gathered on the West Clubhouse parking lot to share cocktails and display classic cars from their own collections. Mercedes, Jaguar and BMW were some of the cars showcased.

314-652-3456 Brought to you by Laclede Cab Company (FROM LEFT) MR. AND MRS. BEN HILLIKER SHOW OFF THEIR JAGUAR WHILE JIM SHEETS, CHARLES BAINE OF GATEWAY NETWORKING AND JOHN SIPPEL, PRESIDENT OF ST. LOUIS JAGUAR CLUB, STAND BEHIND; DR. FRANK PETKOVICH SITS BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A MERCEDES WITH ASHLEY HANCOCK (LEFT) AND NAJAH FENNOY (RIGHT).

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VETERANS HONORED at Annual Commemoration

On Nov. 9, the annual Veterans Day Commemoration took place at the Downtown Clubhouse. More than 350 attendees gathered in the Missouri Ballroom to remember those who served their country, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Admiral Philip S. Davidson, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, took to the podium later in the program and gave an update on what the

Navy is currently doing. He also extended gratitude to all veterans for their service and dedication.

After lunch, various awards were presented such as the 2017 Veteran of the Year award to Vietnam veteran Corporal George Patrick Murphy, USMC, and the 2017 Rev. Melvin E. Witt Memorial Award to Vietnam veteran Major Frank Tucker USA Retired.

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The MAC offers a variety of Clubs Within the Club to bring together members with common interests.

Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown Book Club Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West

WALLY SMITH AND ADMIRAL PHILIP S. DAVIDSON RIDE IN A LOOKINGGLASS CORVETTE CLUB CORVETTE IN THE VETERAN’S DAY PARADE.

ADMIRAL PHILIP S. DAVIDSON SHARES WISE WORDS.

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

MAJOR FRANK TUCKER USA RETIRED, RECEIVES THE MELVIN E. WITT MEMORIAL AWARD.

CORPORAL GEORGE PATRICK MURPHY, USMC, RECEIVES THE VETERAN OF THE YEAR AWARD.

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Trunk ‘R Treat

BRINGS CHILDREN, COSTUMES, AND CANDY TOGETHER

The annual Trunk ‘R Treat event took place on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the West Clubhouse. D.J. Joe Fingerhut led the kids dancing, told Halloween jokes and added fun flair to the night in his pumpkin suit. Cars were decked out in their Halloween finest as parents handed out candy.

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BLUES’ BOOK EVENT MARCHES INTO THE MAC

On Oct. 23, author Dan O’Neill debuted his book, “When the Blues Go Marching In” and shared highlights from the past 50 years of the St. Louis Blues’ announcer John Kelly introduced the

legendary Bobby Plager who shared stories from his time with the team. Books were for sale and available for signing throughout the evening.

ABOVE FROM LEFT: AUTHOR DAN O’NEILL SHARES HIGHLIGHTS FROM HIS BOOK; BOBBY PLAGER SIGNS A COPY OF DAN O’NEILL’S BOOK; JOHN KELLY AT THE PODIUM; BOBBY PLAGER SHARES STORIES FROM HIS TIME WITH THE BLUES.

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ROCK HOLIDAY SHOPPING

DROP AND SHOP Drop the kids off for lunch, crafts, stories and games, and get some holiday shopping and wrapping done!

Register for each day separately from the online Youth Programs Calendar.

HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE Looking for a unique gift for that special person on your list? Then look no further than your Club! Check out the following avenues for finding that great gift: F Visit the Pro Shop and find a variety of sports-related items such as team apparel, golf accessories, shoes, water bottles and so much more!

F Purchase a MAC gift card that can be used at any point of sale location within either clubhouse.

F Opt for a bottle of the MAC’s very own logoed bourbon for sale at the Downtown Clubhouse front desk.

F Order a holiday gift basket from the West Clubhouse. See page 10 for more details.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 AND 13 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 per child (ages birth to five years) West Clubhouse

OF Artist THE Month Prized Artwork in MAC Collection

The MAC houses two pieces of art by 19th century artist Harry Chase. Below is an excerpt from an article written by a distant cousin, Jeffrey Chace, who visited the Club from the Netherlands this past summer.

The full article can be found online under Foundations > Foundation for the Arts.

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St. Louis pastel artist Lisa Crisman’s work is bold, vibrant, fun and exciting! Don’t let the term “pastel” fool you. Pastels are chalk-like sticks of pure pigment, which Crisman takes full advantage of in her bright and vivid paintings.

Crisman’s award winning work has been acknowledged in numerous local and national juried fine art exhibitions. Crisman’s work has been described as “Van Gogh meets Munch,” “vivid and expressive!” and “a new and contemporary take on the landscape.”

She grew up in an idyllic, small town, Bowling Green, Missouri. Crisman, a third generation artist, states, “Being creative has always been a vital part of my life. I made my own paper dolls as a child and was constantly drawing, coloring and making things. Being an artist is a passion and dream come true for me. It’s in my blood.”

You could say Crisman’s work somewhat reflects her upbringing in picturesque and tranquil small town America. Her paintings are inviting and dreamy, yet, they are also mystical and so vibrant as to be energetic and exciting.

Using a bold and unconventional palette is extremely important to Crisman and an indelible part of her art.

Crisman’s training is comprised of independent and private study. She has also studied with several acclaimed artists, including Richard McKinley, Jerry Brown and Albert Handell. A St. Louis resident, Crisman is a member of Art St. Louis, Gateway Pastel Artists, The St. Louis Artists Guild and the Greater St. Louis Art Association. She has been juried into hundreds of prestigious fine art exhibitions, and Crisman’s paintings hang in businesses and private collections nationwide and overseas. She is passionately devoted to painting her world vibrantly and boldly.

To purchase any work on display, please contact Janet Jones at 314-539-7430.

Now nearly forgotten, Harry Chase was an influential American artist of importance in the late 19th century. During his short career, Chase earned a place among the elite artists of the eastern establishment, and he was rewarded with high honors and prestigious prizes for his work. An adherent of Dutch Impressionism, his paintings were de rigeur for any serious collection of American art well into the 20th century. Until recently, Chase’s vibrant yet brief life lay hidden to posterity, but his extensive oeuvre has endured as a powerful testament to his prowess as an artist. The Missouri Athletic Club possesses two superb works by Harry Chase.

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MAC snapshots ON OCT. 14, PAST GOVERNOR AND EAGLE SCOUT BOB BARNES DELIVERED THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW TO 105 ACTIVE AND ALUMNI SCOUTS AT THE DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE. THESE SCOUTS GATHERED TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SCOUTING AND LEADERSHIP. THE AUDIENCE RANGED IN AGE FROM 15 TO 81 AND TRAVELED FROM MORE THAN 21 STATES TO HONOR TROOP 17 (ABOVE LEFT). THE CRYSTAL ROOM WAS FULL OF ARTIFACTS AND PICTURES THAT PROVIDED THE ENVIRONMENT FOR RELIVING PAST STORIES, SEEING OLD FRIENDS, AND ONCE AGAIN RENEWING THE VALUES OF SCOUTING. LEFT: MAC MEMBER MIA SCHROEDER JUST COMPLETED HER HIGH SCHOOL GOLFING CAREER BY LEADING HER MICDS TEAM TO A THIRD-PLACE FINISH AT THE MISSOURI STATE CLASS 2 TOURNAMENT IN EARLY OCTOBER AT SEDALIA COUNTRY CLUB. RIGHT: JON ALLARD, JOHN FRITZ, HARRY PETTEY, TAYLOR BAILEY AND DREW GONZALEZ ENJOY DRINKS AND CIGARS AT THE CLASSIC MALTS OF SCOTLAND EVENT. PHOTO CREDIT: LONG LIVE MEDIA

ON NOV. 8, GOVERNOR BECKETTE, JIM SHEETS AND MEL BURKART VISITED MAYOR LYDA KREWSON’S OFFICE TO RECEIVE A PROCLAMATION MAKING NOV. 9, 2017 THE “MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB AND ST. LOUIS ROTARY CLUB SALUTE TO VETERANS DAY” IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS.

DUANE AND MARY SCHAFFER ENJOY THE EVENING AT THE WINE TASTING AND SALE. PHOTO CREDIT: KARI R. FREY, FREYTOGRAPHY

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