Missouri Athletic Club, Cherry Diamond, January 2018

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IGNITING INITIATIVES Meet the members leading recruitment and engagement initiatives focused on Associates, women and Illinois residents.

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IGNITING INITIATIVES

Meet the members leading ent recruitment and engagem initiatives focused on Associates, women and Illinois residents.

BENJAMIN REIFSCHNEIDER, ANGIE MINGES AND CARL WINTERS LEAD THREE KEY MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVES. SEE PAGES 10-11 FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Features

10 Igniting Initiatives 14 Holiday Festivities 16 Wedding Special Section 22 Hermann Trophy Banquet

Departments

2 Upcoming Events 4 President’s Column 5 General Manager’s Column 6 Staff Column – Membership 7 Membership 12 Dining

23 Jack Buck Awards 24 Boxing Championships 26 Spring Break Activities

25 Athletics 28 Wellness 30 Clubs Within the Club 31 Around the Club 32 MAC Past 33 Snapshots

SURVEY SAYS …

What do the Missouri Athletic Club’s Associates, Illinois-residents, and females have in common? Like most members, the majority value the Club’s fitness and dining facilities as well as its aesthetics/attractiveness, culture, reputation, value, and sense of community.

Now surprisingly, Illinois-resident members tend to use the Downtown Clubhouse most frequently. Associate members tend to use the West Clubhouse most frequently and reported that the outdoor pool facilities were very important in retaining their membership. Most females rated their overall membership experience as good or very good. Most Associates rated their overall membership experience as very good or excellent.

The MAC’s membership committee and department have three initiatives focused on recruiting, engaging and retaining Associate-aged members, Illinois residents and females.

Read the feature story on pages 10-11 to learn more about these initiatives and how you can get involved.

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January

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. – Cocktails 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)

Portuguese Wine Dinner (DT)

Relive the Rat Pack (DT)

THURSDAY, JAN. 18

FRIDAY, JAN. 26

Join the Wine Society and MAC sommelier Nichole Miller-Kirk for a Portuguese-themed evening with wines hailing from the country and menu items designed by Chef Bart.

6:30 p.m. – Reception 7 p.m. – Dinner $45 per person, all-inclusive for Wine Society members $60 per person, all-inclusive for non-Wine Society members

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

Lunch and Tour Group's White Elephant Gift Exchange (WE) MONDAY, JAN. 22 Attend the annual Lunch and Tour Group's White Elephant Gift Exchange, and enjoy a buffet lunch and pastry demo by MAC pastry chef Meghan Coltrain.

11:30 a.m.-2 pm. $16 per person plus gratuity Register online or call 314-539-4490.

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February MTS Four Roses Tasting (DT) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 Sample Four Roses Bourbon with the Mark Twain Society.

6:30-8:30 p.m. $35 per person plus gratuity for MTS members $39 per person plus gratuity for non-MTS members and guests Price includes: tasting, cigars provided

by Gerard Ezvan of Jon’s Pipe Shop, hors d’oeuvres, and garage parking.

Taste & Tour (WE) THURSDAY, FEB. 8 Introduce a guest to membership at the MAC, and enjoy complimentary drinks, appetizers and a look at the MAC’s athletic, social and dining offerings.

5:30-7 p.m.

Event is complimentary.

Speaker Series: Fearless Girls with Pearls (WE) SATURDAY, FEB. 10 Attend this female-centric speaker series that will leave guests feeling empowered! Topics include bullying, self-image and societal impact.

11 a.m. – Registration 11:30 a.m. – Brunch 12:15 p.m. – Program $25 per person

Good Fellowship Day (DT) SATURDAY, FEB. 17 Gather for some good camaraderie and competition at this iconic annual event. This is a great event for new members to experience the wide variety of athletics and good-hearted competition that the MAC offers.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Lunch served at 11 a.m.

Event is complimentary.

Annual Boxing Championship (DT) THURSDAY, FEB. 22 Enjoy a night of cocktails, cigars, dinner, and boxing! Register to attend this famed event before it sells out. Call 314-539-4488 to become a sponsor!

6 p.m. – Cocktails and cigars 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. - Boxing $110 per person plus gratuity $150 per person plus gratuity for ringside seating

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 New Year! The Board of Governors and myself wish you all the best in this upcoming year. Historians tell us that New Year’s resolutions started with the Babylonians and the Romans. That means individuals have been setting resolutions and breaking them for more than 4,000 years. I thought I could help our members by suggesting a few resolutions for 2018.

F Recruit and sponsor at least one new member.

F Join the MAC’s Foundations’ All-Star Program; commit to at least $15 a month.

F Treat the locker rooms at both locations like you would your own bathroom. This means do not cover yourself in talcum powder and walk around; don’t “borrow” the hangers; stop shaving in the steam rooms; pick up your used towels; and don’t spend all day at the sink.

F Attend one of the many special events at the MAC: Hermann Trophy, Boxing night, President’s Ball, Foundations’ Golf Tournament, Jack Buck Awards.

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F Join one of the MAC’s many Clubs Within the Club (CWC). This is the year to try singing (Apollos), shooting (Rod & Gun Club), enjoying fine wines (Wine Society), learning public speaking (Toastmasters Club) or playing bridge (Bridge Club).

F Take your family, friends, and relatives to one of the many holiday dinners throughout the year.

F Go out of your way to thank our many employees for their dedicated service to our 2,300+ members with type-A personalities.

F Sign your children up to attend one of the holiday or summer camps.

F Improve your fitness and lose weight by signing up for the many new fitness and spinning classes at both locations. Fitness class schedules are online, and new fitness class information is on pages 28-29 of this issue.

F Consider serving on one of the Board’s Committees or even running for the Board of Governors.

F Give up one “vice” for at least 30 days.

No alcohol, smoking, cussing, chips, fastfood or dessert.

F Nominate a candidate for the 2018 Women of Distinction event. While you are at it, become more active in those events sponsored by our Women’s Initiative Group (WIG). See pages 10-11 for more information.

F Take up a racquet sport. Join one of the racquetball, squash or tennis groups.

F Host one business meeting or event at either MAC location; or encourage your business or not-for-profit to schedule an event/meeting at either location.

This issue of the Cherry Diamond will go to print before the December Board of Governors’ meeting. At that meeting, we will discuss the West Clubhouse fitness expansion and renovation project as well as the election process. I know you would like to hear more about these two important topics before my next column in February. Look for a letter from me on the MAC website in early 2018. I look forward to sharing more details with you.

Hope your holidays were great and you are looking forward to spending more time at the MAC. The FUN continues in 2018; don’t miss out!

Resolutions are FUN!

Mike Schoedel, President Missouri Athletic Club

from the general manager

Save the Date!

PRESIDENT'S BALL S A T U R D A Y, A P R I L 7 , 2 0 1 8 Happy New Year! As we kick off the New Year, I want to tell you about something new that we’re planning so you can save the date. In lieu of the Foundations’ Gala, this year the Missouri Athletic Club will celebrate its foundations’ supporters and incoming and outgoing Presidents at the President’s Foundations Ball on Sat., April 7. The purpose of this celebratory event is to express gratitude and emanate appreciation for those who have supported the MAC with their time, talents and resources. This is not a fundraising event, rather a thank you to all of our wonderful MAC supporters.

Unlike the gala, which cost $150 per person to attend, the cost to attend the President’s Ball will be $75 for foundations’ supporters and $125 for all others. Our foundations’ supporters are our All-Stars, planned givers and various sponsors. If you are not already an All-Star supporter of our foundations, become one between now and the President’s Ball to enjoy the reduced price of admission.

As a reminder, the MAC’s three foundations support the Club’s values of tradition, community and culture. The Preservation Foundation preserves and rejuvenates our Downtown Clubhouse, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Sports Foundation recognizes athletic achievement and encompasses our Charitable Society for Children, which annually supports three local children’s charities. The Foundation for the Arts assembles, maintains and displays the Club’s sizable art collection.

To learn more about the MAC's foundations and becoming an All-Star giver, go to the Foundations page of the MAC website or contact Cynthia Goudy, Director of Foundations at 314-797-5474 or cgoudy@mac-stl.org. The average monthly gift is about $50 plus or minus, which may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in supporting our Club and its values when lots of people participate. Thank you to all of our current All-Stars and those who support our foundations.

I look forward to celebrating with you and our Club’s leaders in April.

See you at the Club,

Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club

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from the director of membership I’d like to start by wishing our members and staff a happy new year! I can’t believe we have kicked off yet another 365 days of Club excitement. The membership department is spearheading a few great initiatives that we hope will make some traction in the coming year, and we encourage members to stay informed and get involved as much as possible.

The Club is a priceless amenity for families, a fantastic spot for business individuals and a hub of camaraderie for all. But we’d like to further press the point that it’s also a wonderful haven for women, young professionals and those in the surrounding regions such as Illinois.

Although our name is the Missouri Athletic Club, we can’t emphasize enough that we want this Club to be a diverse family of individuals who love what the MAC is all about, and this includes women, young adults and a core group of Illinois residents.

The membership department is excited for the opportunity to involve new members in these three initiatives in order to gain

new perspectives and further retain and engage these target demographics: The Associates, The Illinois Initiative and the Women’s Initiative Group. In this issue, we highlight three individuals who are leading the charge in these endeavors on pages 10-11. Benjamin Reifschneider, Carl Winters and Angie Minges are dynamic leaders whose goals are to elevate member retention, engagement and recruitment within each group. They offer insightful perspectives and ideas, and we are very happy to have them on board. As we look to the future, we are reminded of and thankful for all those who have previously volunteered their time to grow these initiatives to their current state of success.

One underlying campaign is currently in the works, which is “Closing the Gap Towards the Cap.” Club membership will be capped at 2,500 members so these initiatives launch at a crucial time as we draw nearer to that number. We have implemented a couple Taste & Tour events at both clubhouses throughout the past

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year with the goal of introducing the MAC to prospective members through casual conversations with our expert staff members, food and drink, and a facility tour. We plan on hosting another event on Thursday, Feb. 8 at the West Clubhouse from 5:30-7 p.m. I personally encourage you to invite friends, family and coworkers to this event and showcase everything your Club has to offer! Word of mouth really is the best form of advertising so join me in talking up our Club!

I am so excited to continue to lead the membership department through another year. Please consider getting involved in one of these initiatives. Offer an idea; invite a group of prospective members; join me in this group effort to ensure your Club is seen as the St. Louis gem it truly is.

Have a blessed new year,

Ashley Hancock Director of Membership

Although our name is the Missouri Athletic Club, we can’t emphasize enough that we want this Club to be a diverse family of individuals who love what the MAC is all about, and this includes women, young adults and Illinois residents.

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Welcome

NEW MEMBERS FROM NOVEMBER! Ben Albers of Newmark Grubb Zimmer was proposed by Mike Carlson Patrick Brannon (Ann) of Work Wave was proposed by Bart Brnjac Seamus Calkins (Cheryl) of Liva Nova was proposed by John Bayer

William Meehan of Hilliker Corporation was proposed by Hal Ball William Crayton Nelson of Turner & Townsend was proposed by

Mike Schoedel

Robert Farrell (Kelley) of Guarantee Construction LLC was proposed

Dennis Offner (Tessie) of Spoede Enterprise LLC was proposed by

Steve Farrell of Guarantee Construction LLC was proposed by Ed

Brett Sorum of BKD LLP was proposed by Evan Sullivan

Delaschmitt

Jerome Thurman of SSM Health was proposed by Thomas Hake

Todd Hamby (Sharon) of Carmody MacDonald PC was proposed

Edward Weller of Getting Weller was proposed by Chris Lawhorn

by Ed Delaschmitt

by Chris Lawhorn

James Bommarito

Emily Wienert of Coloplast was proposed by Ryan Shea

William Holland (Julie) of Goldblatt Singer was proposed by

Talmage Newton

LEADING Proposers

Jennifer Keegan (Robert) of Edward Jones Investments was

proposed by Kim Gannon

Stephen Kelly of Phillips 66 was proposed by Chris Steuterman

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

Ronda Ladig of AM Docs was proposed by Aaron Pawlitz

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FROM LEFT: BRETT BENYO AND KATIE CASTREE; THE SPORTSMAN’S CLUB WAS BUSTLING AS YOUNG MEMBERS ENJOYED MAC CAMARADERIE; A VARIETY OF RAFFLE ITEMS WERE ON DISPLAY.

Associates’ Holiday Pregame Raises Money for CSC Charity The Associates took over the Sportsman’s Club on Nov. 30 and hosted a holiday pregame party to help raise money for one of the CSC’s 2017 charities, It’s Your Birthday. Members enjoyed drinks, appetizers and mingling while purchasing raffle tickets for

various items. It's Your Birthday founder, Rolanda Finch, shared her organization’s mission and thanked all those in attendance for supporting her. The Associates raised $1,895 for her organization.

TASTE & TOUR 2.0

TOP ROW FROM LEFT: GOVERNOR TIM MALYSZKO (RIGHT) AND HUNTER BROWN STAND WITH BROWN’S GUEST, BEN FARLEY (CENTER). SUSAN BISCHOFF AND COURTNEY HUTT EDUCATE ATTENDEES ON FITNESS OFFERINGS. BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT: LINDA SONCASIE, CRYSTAL NELSON AND KATIE MAURER SHARE INFORMATION ON CATERED SERVICES, HOTEL AND CLUB EVENTS; LARRY ZIELINSKI, JOHN SALTER AND GOVERNOR TRACY BECKETTE SMILE FOR THE CAMERA.

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drinks and appetizers. Staff educated attendees on programs and amenities at various tables and answered questions. Two clubhouse tours were given to further showcase the MAC.

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.

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THE 2017 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION.

Nominate a 2018 Woman of Distinction For the past six years, the Missouri Athletic Club has honored six local women who have demonstrated excellence in business and community service. As leaders in our community, our honorees have impacted the community in many different ways, but mostly through their leadership in business, civic, and philanthropic programs as well as by mentoring the younger generation.

This year, the MAC will again honor six women who have enriched our community, and will also honor one rising star. The rising star should be someone 35 years or younger who is leading the next generation of professional women to new heights.

To nominate someone for the prestigious Women of Distinction award, please fill out and submit the nomination form and provide supporting documents by Jan. 29, 2018 to Katie Mauer at kmaurer@mac-stl.org. The nomination form is available at www.mac-stl.org/ awards/women-of-distinction. Self-nomination will be considered.

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 will take place on May 3, 2018. Your letter of intent is due on or before March 1, 2018.

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IGNITING INITIATIVES

As an extension of the Membership Committee and the Membership Department, three dynamic members are leading three important membership recruitment, engagement and retention initiatives.

All members are encouraged to learn more about these initiatives and to get involved.

The Associates

One of the things that makes the Associates— the group of members comprised of individuals under the age of 31—special is that the group is not only a membership tier but also a Club Within the Club, making it a dual opportunity for young members to meet each other and get involved.

Benjamin Reifschneider is the current president of the Associates and is leading a membership initiative to revitalize the group and promote it to young members as a fantastic tool for Club involvement. One initiative is to help new members “plug” into the Club when they initially join so the Associates are making it a priority to welcome and engage them. The main way they do this is through their Ambassador Program. “This is something that has existed previously, but we've worked to further define and structure it,” says Benjamin. “Our goal is retention and involvement across the Associates and this program ensures we help our new younger members realize their best Club experience as quickly as possible.”

The Associates are led by a 15-member board, the Associates Council. Reifschneider, Brett Benyo, Micah Mills, and Kyle Jacobsmeyer hold officer positions and lead the group's efforts around outreach, engagement, and social programming. Jacobsmeyer is the director of the Ambassador Program so his job is to reach out to new Associates, pair them with current Associate Council members for lunch or drinks to get acquainted, and ensure they get introduced to other Club members in their areas of interest. "We find people who may not know many members or have questions, and we take the initiative to reach out,” says Benjamin.

The Associates plan on hosting four main events a year to draw people in, memorable get-togethers that make a lasting impact and that continue to be “not-to-miss” events in the future. “We want signature Associate events,” adds Benjamin. “Our mission is to be a community where our members can socialize, but also be a place they can bring their friends, knowing that the event will be the perfect representation 10 F Cherry Diamond F JAN 2018

of the benefits of MAC membership. We want this to be an extension of the membership department—helping to recruit and grow our base of younger members for years to come.” Next on the group's agenda: planning a luau/pig roast at the West Clubhouse pool this summer Benjamin wants to hit the point home that while they are Associates and plan events with Associates in mind that doesn’t mean that if someone is over the age limit they shouldn’t get involved. “We had a big group of basketball guys come up to our last event (a holiday party that raised more than $1,800 for the CSC charity It's Your Birthday), and we were excited to have them there,” he says. “We’re all for sociallyminded events and promoting fellowship. We never want a member's age to prevent them from joining us. There are Club events that are geared towards all age groups. We want to ensure that we represent the Associates in Club matters and serve the younger demographic.”

To get involved with the Associates, please reach out to Benjamin Reifschneider at benjaminreifschneider@gmail.com.

MICAH MILLS, BRETT BENYO, BENJAMIN REIFSCHNEIDER AND KYLE JACOBSMEYER STAND WITH ROLANDA FINCH (CENTER) OF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY, ONE OF THE CSC'S 2017 CHARITIES, DURING THE ASSOCIATES’ HOLIDAY PREGAME PARTY FUNDRAISER IN LATE NOVEMBER.

Women’s Initiative Group (WIG)

This year, the Women’s Initiative Committee rebranded itself as the Women’s Initiative Group. The group is comprised of female members of all ages and membership tenures.

Group members will serve the group for just one year. The goal of reforming and rebranding was to bring diversity of thought, fresh perspectives and new ideas to the group while building on some of the great initiatives started by the previous committee.

Angie Minges is the new leader of this group. She and the other members are making a concerted effort to engage current female members while recruiting new members. “We have initiatives supporting two priorities: engagement activities for current members and recruitment opportunities for new members,” Angie says.

From an engagement perspective, the group is looking at volunteer opportunities affiliated with the MAC’s Charitable Society for Children. They have combed through last year’s member survey, and are using its results to plan some of their initiatives. They are also interested in conducting their own survey to better understand how to appeal to female members. Based on the current survey results, they are taking a close look at athletics and fitness opportunities. “We are looking to develop new athletic programs for women. We have an event in May that will focus on highlighting the different programs and activities we have available to our female members,” says Angie.

From a recruitment standpoint, Angie notes, “we want to develop events, activities and initiatives that provide engagement opportunities for our current members but also open them to the public so all can see what we have to offer our female members.” The WIG recently hosted the annual Sip and Shop in mid-November at the West Clubhouse that welcomed a great crowd of shoppers comprised of members and their guests.

Upcoming events include a female-focused speaker series entitled Fearless Girls on Saturday, Feb. 10 that will focus on the topics of bullying, self-image and societal impact. The program will be held at the West Clubhouse and includes brunch. The cost is $25 per person, and the first 25 members and guests to register will receive a complimentary gift bag.

In April, the annual Women of Distinction luncheon will take place. Nominations should be submitted by Jan. 29. The WIG is working on a partnership with Maryville University, which will broaden the reach of nominees. are the evaluating Need motivationThey before holidaythe creation of a theme for the event and Working categoriesout for with nominations season? a friend (civic or leadership, philanthropy, mentorship, community service, etc.) to better align with taking a class offers accountability.

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MAC offers a wide variety of classes.

A golf outing another idea in for the warmer weather Tryistaking a class in the theworks new functional months. “We’retraining open to space any additional suggestions from our female at the Downtown members. We are not looking at event opportunities.

Clubhouse or only contact Courtney Hutt We also are looking for at ways to make the Club more female friendly with 314-539-4495 for a fun tour! recommendations such as coffee shops, small seating areas, etc. We want to hear what you’re looking for,” concludes Angie.

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Angie encourages new ideas and fresh takes on engaging and recruiting female members. To join the Women’s Initiative Group or offer ideas, please contact Ashley Hancock at 314-539-4429 or ahancock@mac-stl.org.

Illinois Initiative

The Missouri Athletic Club’s mission is to be the premier athletic, dining and social club for business, professional and civic leaders and their families in the St. Louis region. The word region is key. Membership Senior Advisor Patti Cundiff and MAC member Carl Winters have teamed up to spearhead an initiative to reach out to those in the surrounding areas of St. Louis, specifically, across the river in Illinois.

This region boasts untapped potential for new member recruitment.

Carl Winters shares what prompted him to lead this initiative and what his hopes are for the future.

First, he noticed several Illinois-resident members frequenting the Jack Buck Grille. “I spend a fair amount of time in the Jack Buck Grille, and there’s a large segment of our membership who enjoy the grille and who are from Illinois,” Carl says. Second, he spoke to a few friends who own bars and restaurants downtown. “Several told me that more than 35% of their regular patrons are from Illinois. So, when I put that all together, I thought that’s a segment I believe that we’re missing over here.” Also, before moving to St. Louis, Carl lived in Springfield, Ill. and a lot of people he knew from Illinois, as far as Springfield, loved coming to St. Louis. Carl further makes the point that there’s no private club in Illinois that offers year-round services or provides business, social and athletic amenities in one place like the MAC. The MAC currently has approximately 145 members who live in Illinois. “There’s a solid 20+ guys that we play basketball with that are from the Glen Carbon/Edwardsville area,” says Carl. “That’s fifteen minutes from the Club. That’s closer than someone coming in from West County. The growing areas seem to be O’Fallon, Edwardsville and Belleville,” Carl points out. “Based on that, I thought, let’s go after that.” He adds, “If they work downtown, why shouldn’t they get involved down here?”

Carl is open to ideas about the best way to introduce Illinois residents to the Club. Historically, a grassroots effort of recruiting through friends, family and colleagues has been the best approach. “We need to reach out to an Illinois member and encourage them to bring their friends and coworkers to the Club,” Carl says.

A committee is currently in place to help ignite this Illinois initiative, and he emphasizes that it’s open to anyone that wants to join.

“The more the merrier,” he says. “This committee is not exclusive; we want to make it inclusive.”

To learn more about the Illinois Initiative, join the committee or offer recruitment ideas, contact Carl Winters at cwinters@ mihmarketing.com or Patti Cundiff at pcundiff@mac-stl.org.

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JACK BUCK Grille N E W S

Live Music Try the MAC-hattan The JBG recently debuted a signature drink, the MAC-hattan. This cocktail is made with orange-infused scotch. Ask the bartender for special member pricing!

VISIT THE JBG BEFORE BLUES GAMES Don’t let the winter blues get you down!

Stop by the Jack Buck Grille before Blues games for beer and appetizer specials. The MAC shuttle will be available to transport fans to and from the games.

View menus and make dining reservations online at mac-stl.org > Dining > Downtown Dining.

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Beginning in January, the Jack Buck Grille will offer live music on the second and fourth Saturdays through March. Tom Kelly will serenade diners on the second Saturday of each month.

Homestyle to Go Resumes

WEST CLUBHOUSE

Specials

After taking a brief hiatus during the holiday season, Homestyle to Go will commence on Monday, Jan. 8. Orders can be placed online or by calling 314-539-7430 by 3 p.m. Pick up orders between 5-7 p.m.

FAMILY NIGHT PRIME RIB BUFFET Take the family out for dinner at the West Clubhouse!

Every Friday night will offer a family-friendly prime rib buffet.

Adults: $19.99 per person F Kids: $8 per child

Take a Break at 1903

Take a break after work and enjoy a happy hour from 4-6 p.m. in the 1903 bar Monday through Friday. $4 well cocktails F $5 house wine $2 domestics F Wings and toasted ravioli 50% off View menus and make dining reservations online at mac-stl.org > Dining > West Dining.

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Cocktails with Santa

BRINGS FESTIVE CHEER On Dec. 4, the Art Lounge welcomed members for a festive get-together including Apollos’ carols, live instruments, Wassail and a visit from Santa! Kris Kringle made his rounds out in the lobby as well, further sharing the Christmas spirit.

TOP: THE APOLLOS SNAGGED A PHOTO WITH SANTA DURING THE EVENING. FROM LEFT: HUNTER BROWN ENJOYS A GLASS OF WINE WITH OLIVIA ANDERSON; TODD SPENCE AND HIS MOM ELAINE SHARE A TABLE WITH CAROL HOFFMANN.

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FAMILY BRUNCH WITH SANTA

SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS WERE THE FEATURED GUESTS ON DEC. 10 AT THE FAMILY BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT THE WEST CLUBHOUSE. FAMILIES GATHERED FOR A FESTIVE CELEBRATION INCLUDING DELICIOUS BRUNCH ITEMS, COOKIE DECORATING AND A CHANCE FOR KIDS TO SHARE THEIR WISH LIST WITH SANTA. PHOTO CREDIT: LONG LIVE MEDIA. 14 F Cherry Diamond F JAN 2018

B R E A K FA S T W I T H S A N TA D E L I G H T S FA M I L I E S As always, the annual Breakfast with Santa events provided holiday merriment for the whole family on Dec. 9 and 16. Children visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Missouri

Room while partaking in a fantastic spread of goodies by Chef Bart and his culinary team.

The Art Lounge was a hub of excitement with gingerbread houses, ornament

decorating, and face painting. The train display was also running that morning, and delighted guests with its intricacies and artistic treasures.

Smile with Santa Contest

CAPTURES MEMORABLE MOMENTS Congratulations to Kim DeMotte for winning the #SmilewithSantaMAC photo contest! He will receive a gift certificate for a complimentary breakfast for two at either clubhouse.

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Celebrate

THE FESTIVE LOVE

By Janice Denham St. Louis’ Best Bridal Romance is real. Just look at a bride and groom. Their eyes shine, and they share secret glances, warm hugs, intimate smiles.

So what is this party about?

It celebrates two hearts becoming one.

Plus, it is meant to be shared with the dear people who have supported the couple’s love story, which culminates in this milestone.

Glamour, drama and shimmer complete the meaningful experience. Unique touches, man-made and gathered, define the décor and define the occasion’s heart. While the bride and groom stand in the spotlight, the party also focuses on the comfort of guests who will not just appear in photos from that day, but walk along the newly-wedded couple’s future path in life.

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PERSONALIZE

Whatever wedding a couple plans, it should look like them. That is where the St. Louis’ Best Bridal program (www.stlouisbestbridal. com) comes into the picture. For this ultraspecial day, a bride and groom’s individual and collective personalities determine its look. Knowing the budget is the starting line.

It leads the design of where the momentous event will be held and details a wedding that symbolizes this couple’s unique union.

A fabulous venue may be a familiar spot just down the street or a faraway dream.

Wherever it may be, it comes with multiple opportunities: possible dates, a gorgeous setting that speaks for itself and also encourages enhancement, options for support and security in a size fitting their vision.

Planning may seem formidable, but accessing the online Marketplace of St. Louis’ Best Bridal and getting firsthand tips from reliable vendors at its celebrations – including the fun of events like bridal shows, bridal trivia night and cake dives – planned for and about couples soon to be married.

DREAM

What does a couple see in their dream? Is it welcoming warmth as they step from a chariot or a bus, a wall of mirrors reflecting their joy or simply an overflowing ice sculpture or table of sweets to share with relatives and friends?

According to professional resources and local partners of St. Louis’ Best Bridal, a feeling of tasteful luxury permeates. Gowns of frothy tulle or netting or lacy with daring dips in shades of ivory, champagne and rose gold are detailed and embellished. For a bride who prefers the smooth plane of satin, details are graceful and flattering.

Gowns come with comfort, too, as brides select from an array with dance-able swing, pockets, short or high-low skirts, colors tucked underneath or throughout a pattern.

Long sleeves may be an illusion as a top piece that allows movement.

The dream moves on to the party. Does it have bagpipes, a character from Star Wars or never-ending dancing? If a particular holiday is a favorite of the bride and groom, upgrade

the date and bash with matching food and drink – red, white and blue cheesecake, hearty eggnog or heart-shaped everything. A wedding provides the opportunity to plan it, but also lucky is the person who has a day-of advisor built into a venue to steer the wedding course selected in advance. Thus, bride and groom and their families can focus on enjoying the special day-of-days.

EMBELLISH

Announcement of ultra violet as the Pantone color of the year may signify a turn to bolder colors for every aspect of a wedding, from the bridesmaids’ gowns and the flower girl’s hair bow to the color of the mixer the couple chooses on their gift registry. This follows another warmly received favorite: forest green.

Gold and bronze gild invitations, tables and is edible on cakes, which hold a prominent reception role in a place of honor. Late-night snacks link a couple to their home, family ties or school traditions.

Sweets beyond a centerpiece cake range from candies to pies, doughnuts, s’mores and cookies. Whimsical figures of the lovebirds top the cake almost as often as sleek monograms and initials.

Flowers enhance a bride and groom’s color agenda. They are useful beyond bouquets: on the cake, defining a ceremony site, for backdrop, as centerpieces, for a bride’s hair crown. Florists of the St. Louis’ Best Bridal program specialize in the latest looks and designs. In-season and other favorite flowers are arranged to flow and key colors match and complement. Inspired by a natural, bohemian look, lush arrangements feature “greens” that could be old-fashioned peonies, dahlias, stock and roses plucked from the garden to mingle with eucalyptus, green succulents and purple kale.

SHOUT IT OUT

Brides and grooms join the fun by announcing their engagement – for FREE – with St. Louis Best Bridal online and in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Tips on timeline, marriage license, attire, music, venue, photographer, flowers, cake and even honeymoon come weekly by email. Current magazines, a helpful planner and – while supplies last – a T-shirt for the bride-to-be assist a couple’s planning.

So do invitations to Best Bridal celebrations. Set calendars and make reservations at www.stlouisbestbridal.com for these 2018 dates: Bridal Party Trivia Night: For Saturday, Feb. 24, each engaged couple reserves a table – the number is limited – with guests of their choice at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s in downtown St. Louis.

Each table seats up to 10. The bride and groom receive a full return in fun and prizes (maybe even a free trip to Mexico!) on their investment of $100 per table. The event begins at 5 p.m. with complimentary treats, appetizers and beverages.

St. Louis ‘Blues’ Diamond & Ice: A special evening for special couples on March 15. Details will be announced soon.

Cake Dives: Brides-to-be have opportunity in July to dive face-first into a multi-tiered cake for prizes, while grooms-to-be do the same in September.

Bridal Shows: In July and November, couples and their support teams find vendors to share ideas one-on-one for customizing that unique, individual wedding.

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This moment is

JUST HIM AND HER

and the 400 people they love!

Have it all for your Big Day at the Missouri Athletic Club.

Don’t leave anyone or anything out from your wedding celebration. The Missouri Athletic Club’s timelessly elegant ornate ballroom can comfortably seat up to 400 guests for ceremonies or receptions. Select from delicious menu options ranging from fine dining to wedding cakes and late-night snacks prepared onsite by our award-winning culinary staff. Stay all night; the MAC boasts 75+ hotel rooms to accommodate the newlyweds and their guests. Shuttle service is also available.

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MAC HERMANN TROPHY BANQUET FRIDAY, JAN. 5 5:30 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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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 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.

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.

HERMANN TROPHY FINALISTS Men: Jon Bakero, Tomas Hilliard-Arce, Grant Lillard Women: Jessie Fleming, Savannah McCaskill, Andi Sullivan

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

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TOP LEFT: PRESIDENT MIKE SCHOEDEL (CENTER) STANDS WITH THE 48TH SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD. RETIRED CARDINALS PITCHER KYLE MCCLELLAN (RIGHT) PRESENTED THE AWARD TO CARDINALS PRESIDENT BILL DEWITT III, WHO ACCEPTED THE AWARD ON MOLINA’S BEHALF. TOP RIGHT: COLLEEN SCHOENDIENST ACCEPTED HER FATHER’S STAN “THE MAN” AWARD.

CELEBRATING ST. LOUIS SPORTS STARS

The 48th Jack Buck Awards

A sold-out crowd filled the Missouri Room for the 48th annual Jack Buck Awards, presented by Maryville University. St. Louis Cardinals’ Yadier Molina was honored with the Sports Personality of the Year.

Cardinals broadcaster and former pitcher Al Hrabosky received the Legends Award and Dan O’Neill, St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports writer and author of “When the Blues Go Marching In,” received the Burnes/Broeg Award.

Local soccer phenom Josh Sargent received the Carl O. Bauer Award as a top amateur sports figure. Red Schoendienst was the

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recipient of the Stan “the Man” Award.

Tom Stillman, Chairman and Governor of the St. Louis Blues was presented the Jack Buck Award for reenergizing the franchise and returning the team’s ownership to local roots. Former Cardinals pitcher Jason Motte received the inaugural Community All-Star Award for the work of his foundation in the fight against cancer.

For those unable to snag a ticket to the premier sports banquet in St. Louis, KMOX aired the banquet live. Fox Sports Midwest produced a one-hour show that aired multiple times throughout December.

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The annual Boxing Championship makes its annual return with plenty of cocktails, cigars, dinner and boxing. Peter Vaccaro makes his appearance as ring announcer.

Come out and watch the top amateur boxers compete in this famed Club event!

Beer Special: Grab a bucket of six domestic bottles for $20.

HAVE A

KNOCKOUT TIME THIS IS

Make a night of it and book an overnight room! Call 314-539-4442.

THURSDAY, FEB. 22 F 6 p.m. – Cocktails F 7 p.m. – Dinner F 8 p.m. – Boxing F $110 per person plus gratuity (cigars and cocktails until 7 p.m. are included in price of admission) F $150 per person plus gratuity for ringside seating F Register online or call

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>> athletics

a fast BREAK

The fall basketball leagues wrap-up another great season.

The Fall Basketball Leagues at the Downtown Clubhouse concluded on Tuesday, Nov. 21 with the “Championship Night” games.

OPEN LEAGUE

GOOD FELLOWSHIP DAY Mark the calendar for the annual Good Fellowship Day. This is an excellent event for those new to the Club to see firsthand the wide range of athletics and fitness offerings provided. Gather with other members for good-hearted competitions in areas like swimming, rowing and basketball; enjoy massages from the MAC’s therapists; grab lunch and socialize; and try your hand at the three-point basketball contest. Open to all members for a great time!

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SATURDAY, FEB. 17 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

(L-R) CAPTAIN TYLER KORTE, NICK PROFANCIK, NATHAN STONNER, LUKE BUMGARNER, NAT WALSH, JEFF WEHMER, MATT EVERSGERS, AND AARON PERLUT.

Athletic events/fitness classes begin at 9 a.m.

Lunch served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Sportsman’s Club

The winner of the open league was the team captained by Tyler Korte. They beat the team captained by Kris Turley 56-48 in the championship game to finish the session with a record of 8-2.

Richard Joyce led the league in scoring with an average of 29.6 points per game (PPG). Ryan Shotkoski finished second with 27.4 PPG, and Luke Hornof finished third with 25.5 PPG to round out the top three in scoring.

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The winner of the over-40 league was the team captained by Nat Walsh.

They beat the team captained by Duke Niedringhaus 59-46 in the championship game to finish the session with a record of 9-1. Tim Van Rhein led the league in scoring with an average of 22.6 points per game (PPG). John Schwepker finished second with 21.4 PPG, and Al Meitl finished third with 19.3 PPG to round out the top three in scoring.

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SPRING activities 2018 BABYSITTING BASICS

Prepare your child for their first babysitting job. This threehour program includes education on child care, kids’ ages and stages, entertaining, safety, emergencies, and first aid.

Participants are encouraged to bring a baby doll. Suggested for ages 12-15.

Saturday, Jan. 13

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Sign up kids ages K-6 for a full week of activities during their spring break. Full and half-day options are available. Register for each day separately through the Youth Programs Calendar. No preschool camp will be offered during spring break.

March 12-16

F Full day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

F Half day: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.

F Members: $50 per day | Guests: $65 per day

GYM & SWIM: A FUN DAY OFF!

Children grades K-6 will enjoy a day of fun while out of school on Martin Luther King Day and Presidents’ Day! The MAC shuttle will transport kids from the West Clubhouse to the Downtown Clubhouse for swimming, gym time, and lunch.

F Monday, Jan. 15 (Martin Luther King Day); 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

F Monday, Feb. 19 (Presidents’ Day); 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

F $58 per child per day Register for each day separately from the Youth Programs Calendar.

F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

F West Clubhouse Card and Club Room F $45 per member F $55 per guest Call Caroline Brockhaus with any questions at 314-539-4463.

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

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

SPECIALTY LACROSSE CAMPS

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 One: Jan. 3-Feb. 7 F Session Two: Feb. 14-March 21 F 9:30-10:30 a.m.

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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 eight-week session F West Clubhouse

Register online from the Youth Programs Calendar.

SQUASH TURKEY BURNER Makes for a Fun Holiday Weekend More than 35 players competed in the Thanksgiving Turkey Burner Singles and Doubles squash tournament at the West Clubhouse on Friday, Nov. 24. Singles was won by David Suggs 15-12 over Randy Nistler. Doubles was won by David Suggs/Paul

Reilly 2-1 in games over Marco Bartarelli/Bruce Springer. MAC Squash Director, Adam Bews reported that the weekend was great fun, and the members played some fantastic squash.

Racquetball Pro Stop Features Top Eight Players in the World

Top-Notch Tennis

On November 16-18, the Racquetball Pro Stop took place at the MAC featuring the top eight pros in the world combined with the top racquetball youth program in the world featuring 450 local high school students.

St. Louis boasts 22 of the top schools that participated in the high school racquetball program.

Kane Waselenchuk won the Pro Division 11-1, 11-3 and 11-4; John Dowell won the Boys’ High School Division 11-2 and 11-6; and Erin Slutzky won the Girls’ High School Division 11-3, 11-10 and 11-7.

The following members played a huge part in making this tournament happen. Special thanks to Ed Gershenson, Joe and Robert Hoffman, Fred Schmidt, Charlie Willingham, Marco Bertarelli, Dr. David Lazenby, and Mark McClanahan. The MAC ensured the pros received a great experience, and they can’t wait to return!

KANE WASELENCHUK (#1 WORLD), DAVE SCHWENT, CHARLIE WILLINGHAM AND ROCKY CARSON (#2 WORLD).

The tennis department is pleased to announce several awards that its players received in the past few months.

On Nov. 18, the USTA held its 2017 St. Louis District Awards presentation, and several MAC staff and members received awards that night.

(LEFT) BACK ROW: MAX SHAPIRO (JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS ORGANIZER AND OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO YOUTH HIGH PERFORMANCE), COACH TREY OWENS (OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO YOUTH HIGH PERFORMANCE), NATALIE MALONE (G18 SPORTSMANSHIP WINNER), AND EMMA PAWLITZ (JUNIOR RECREATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR). FRONT ROW: COACH AMANDA PRATZEL, COACH MARGARET JUNKER AND EVA KASAL (G12 SPORTSMANSHIP WINNER). NOT PICTURED: KIM STEINMETZ, SCOTT STUTZ (OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO YOUTH HIGH PERFORMANCE), AND ASHLEY BEHAN (G10 SPORTSMANSHIP WINNER).

(RIGHT) EMEREY GROSS AND GRACE BROWN WON A DOUBLES TOURNAMENT THE WEEKEND OF DEC. 2 AT WOODSMILL.

G O L F, D I N E A N D S TAY

at Dalhousie Golf Club

MAC members can now golf, dine and rent a cottage at the private Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Golf with cart: $135 F Cottage rental: $200 F Full dining privileges.

Call Bill Morrow at 573-332-0818 ext. 312 to make a reservation.

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>> wellness

12-WEEK CHALLENGE Kick-Off PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN PALMER PHOTOGRAPHY

The annual 12-Week Challenge kicks off on Jan. 9 and concludes on March 30. Compete against other members and shed those pounds!

The winner will be determined by the highest percentage of body

weight lost. Everyone is encouraged to sign up. All participants receive one complimentary personal training session or nutrition consultation and one free body composition. $135 per person.

Register online through the Fitness calendar or on the sign-up sheets available at both clubhouse fitness desks.

PARTICIPATE IN “MAC DON'T FRET 2 SWEAT” CHALLENGES ON FACEBOOK The fitness department is excited to debut its own fitness challenge Facebook group to kickstart some exciting competition between members. This group is designed for those who want to engage in the MAC’s fitness offerings while participating in various challenges throughout the year. All those who become members of the group are expected to actively participate in the challenges and engage with others in the group. Join the MAC Don't Fret 2 Sweat group, and get ready to work hard! Call Courtney Hutt at 314-539-4495 or Paul Helfrich at 314-539-4453 with any questions.

PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN PALMER PHOTOGRAPHY

PERSONAL AND GROUP TRAINING Don’t forget that the MAC offers private one-on-one personal training as well as small group training sessions. Group training is a great way to still get that personalized training but have fun with friends at the same time! Save money and gather your friends for a session!

Call Courtney Hutt (DT) at 314-539-4495 or Paul Helfrich (WE) at 314-539-4453 to book a session!

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WELLNESS tip

Did you know that the human body’s pattern of movement constantly changes?

These changes are often subtle but can have a major impact on how an individual lifts weights, runs or walks – even to the point of prohibiting the ability to reach fitness goals. Having a better understanding of how the body moves can result in improved training, the prediction of injuries before they happen, and the correction of serious muscular imbalances.

Call Paul Helfrich (West) at 314-539-4453 to book a movement screening.

Fresh FITNESS

In response to member survey results regarding fitness class times, the MAC added some dynamic evening workouts to the schedule as well as a few brand-new afternoon classes. Login to the MAC website and visit Wellness > Fitness Classes > Fitness Class Descriptions for a brief description of each class.

DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE F F F F F F

NEW! Thursday at 6:30 a.m. – Yoga with Cary NEW! Wednesday at 12 p.m. – Spinning with Glenn NEW! Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. – TRX: 101 with Courtney Monday at 5 p.m. – Ropes Gone Wild with Courtney NEW! Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. – MAC PUMP with Bridgett NEW! Wednesday at 6 p.m. – Yoga with Cary

CARY RANDOLPH FULLER

WELCOME NEW YOGA INSTRUCTOR

WEST CLUBHOUSE F F F F

NEW! Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. – Spinning with Dana Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. – Judo with Master Shin NEW! Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. – MACFIT with Dana NEW! Thursday at 6 p.m. – MACFIT with Josh

Register online through the Fitness Calendar and share any class feedback with Paul Helfrich or Courtney Hutt.

“

The new Functional Training Room has been a great addition. It has added variety to my workouts with the additional equipment. Also, the flexibility of being able to go between the traditional equipment and the functional room in the same workout has been a vast improvement. My workouts have definitely improved and I am seeing the results.

— Luke Pope

St. Austin School now enrolling PreK-8

Open House Thursday, January 11 9 am & 7 pm 1809 Des Peres Rd St. Louis, MO 63131 SaintAustinSchool.org

Cary Randolph Fuller is a corporate marketing veteran who has taught vinyasa yoga since 2016.

Originally from Connecticut by way of Joplin, Mo., she returned to the Show-Me State after nearly eight years in New York City, where she worked as a fashion editor and long-distance runner before earning her RYT-200 certification at Yoga Vida (named New York Magazine's "Best Yoga Studio").

Cary's yoga fuses brute strength, grace, and breath control, to create unforgettable physical and mental highs that last long after class is over.

Expect up-tempo and impromptu sequences set to music with lots of room for laughter. Expect to sweat. Expect to #movewithpurpose. Cary is CPR AED certified by the American Heart Association.

Join her for classes on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 a.m. in the Downtown Clubhouse 7th floor aerobic room!

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>> clubs within the club LUNCH AND TOUR GROUP'S WHITE ELEPHANT

Gift Exchange

Attend the annual Lunch and Tour Group’s White Elephant Gift Exchange, and enjoy a buffet lunch and pastry demo by MAC pastry chef Meghan Coltrain. Bring a wrapped item (new or used) and prepare to leave with a mystery gift!

Monday, Jan. 22 F 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $16 per person plus gratuity F West Clubhouse Register online or call 314-539-4490.

Explore the Story of the Sheldon with the FYC

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 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

CHRIS PEIMANN, KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Washington Avenue’s popular Sheldon Concert Hall was built in 1912 as the home for the Ethical Society. Many famous personalities, including Albert Einstein and Ernest Hemingway, spoke from its stage, enjoying the hall's perfect acoustics. When the Ethical Society moved west in 1964, this architecturally important building withered under the hands of various owners. Join the FYC as Marketing and Publicity Director Chris Peimann tells the story of today's restored and expanded Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries, which now offer more than 350 events a year, including jazz, folk and classical programs. Learn more on Friday, Jan. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the West Clubhouse.

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Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West Invitational Sanctioned Bridge Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:15 p.m., West Military History Club Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Toastmasters First and third Wednesdays of the month, 5:30 p.m., Downtown For more information, visit mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4402.

>> around the club

2018 Charitable Society for Children Charities Announced At the November Board of Governors meeting, the CSC Selection Committee proposed six finalists, and the Board selected these charities for 2018.

JOIN HANDS ESL

Nominated by Chris Lawhorn, Join Hands ESL is a small non-profit founded in 1990 that provides a pathway out of poverty to families and children in East St. Louis, Ill. through programs and education.

The organization is located in a public housing complex in one of the poorest cities in America. East St. Louis has one of the highest proportions of households led by women (70%), and these are the families that Join Hands primarily serves.

The mission of Join Hands is to empower the people of East St. Louis to walk in solidarity with those they serve, showing love and compassion to those in need, affirming and reflecting the beauty and potential of each individual. They build

personal relationships with children and families through their youth programming, mentoring programs and the Ubuntu Center for Peace.

KEEN (KIDS ENJOY EXERCISE NOW) ST. LOUIS

Nominated by John Mosby, KEEN St. Louis is a local pediatric non-profit committed to empowering youth with disabilities by providing free, non-competitive, one-to-one programs for exercise, fitness and fun. KEEN Sports, Sings and Swims programs are led by volunteer “coaches” from local high schools, colleges, families and community partners.

KEEN believes every child should be able to

play, socialize and be proud of their abilities – at no cost to parents or caregivers.

KEEN St. Louis serves more than 300 children with the assistance of more than 525 trained volunteers.

BOOKS FOR NEWBORNS

Nominated by Tom Albus, Books for Newborns is a non-profit organization that partners with St. Louis area charities and hospitals to provide low income mothers with a book bag that includes four age-appropriate books and information on interacting with their newborn. This is the first program of its kind in the country. Their mission is to make every child's home, who is born into poverty, a preschool.

To learn more about each charity and to donate, visit mac-stl.org > Social > Clubs Within the Club.

SHOE SHINE AND REPAIR WORK A HIDDEN GEM

Just one of the many services the MAC provides is shoe shines and repairs for men and women. This hidden gem of an amenity is led by Don Cross and Donald Rushing who offer amazing work such as weatherproofing, suede cleaning, dye and refinishing, sole and heel work, heel caps (ladies heels) and more! Shoes may be dropped off at the Downtown Clubhouse fitness desk or at the West Clubhouse Pro Shop desk to be delivered downtown.

Call 314-539-4482 with all your shoe and leather questions!

OF Artist THE Month

JIM TROTTER

Jim Trotter is a commercial photographer/artist and the owner of Trotter Art Inc., located in St. Louis, MO. Jim produces advertising photography, including architecture, product conceptual images and portraits, and produces his images using high-resolution digital cameras, and Photoshop.

Jim’s studio reproduces prints (art reproductions) for artists. The artist prints display in many galleries and businesses throughout the St. Louis area. He has pioneered the Gigapan Imaging System, a robotic camera device that assists in creating extreme wide angle images in high resolution. He has produced four coffee table books, “The Best of Saint Louis” fourth edition is now available.

Trotter Art can produce custom images for clients at any size. Visit Jim’s website at www.trotterart.com or call 314-878-0777.

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

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Huelskamp, U.S. Rowing National Team member, attended the Jack Buck Awards this past December.

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Saturday, July 12 Wednesday, July 23 SPORTS FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN GREG BEEKMAN, PRESIDENT MIKE SCHOEDEL AND CFO LARRY ABSHEER WELCOME EMILY HUELSKAMP TO THE JACK BUCK Thursday, Aug. 14 Saturday, Aug. 23 AWARDS VIP RECEPTION ON DEC. 11.

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MAC snapshots DON GUNN, JR., KIM TUCCI AND CHARLIE WITTENBERG ENJOY EACH OTHER’S COMPANY AT THE PAST PRESIDENTS’ DINNER ON DEC. 6.

GOLF CLUB CHAIRMAN TIM POWERS (RIGHT) NAMES BRETT BENYO THE 2017 CHAMPION.

TOM COSTELLO'S GRANDSON PETER NUNN (AGE 5) RECEIVES A HAIRCUT FROM VICKY LEHMAN AND A VISIT FROM SANTA!

NICK PERRYMAN CELEBRATES HIS 21ST BIRTHDAY WITH HIS FIRST DRINK IN THE JACK BUCK GRILLE WITH HIS DAD NEAL.

MARK GAERTNER AND CRAIG PARKER WON THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE RACQUET CLUB OF ST. LOUIS IN NOVEMBER.

THE STAN MUSIAL PORTRAIT BY ROBERT TEMPLETON HAS A NEW HOME AT THE WEST CLUBHOUSE. THE MUSIAL FAMILY ATTENDED THE UNVEILING ON NOV. 21.

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ALL-NEW 2018 SHOW WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

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