Missouri Athletic Club, Cherry Diamond, May 2016

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Keeping It in the Family:

The Burke Family Boasts Five Generations of MAC Members

ANNOUNCING 2016 Election Candidates PLAN A

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Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903

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Second Quarter Financial Report 2016 Board of Governor Candidates Keeping It in the Burke Family Speaking Highly of Catering at the MAC Everything Golf Weight Loss Challenge Winners A “Hoppy” Easter at the Club CSC Charity Highlight: LoveU2Pieces Foundation Focus Plan a Summer Staycation at the Club

Departments 2 Calendar of Events 5 President’s Column 6 From the GM’s Desk 12 New Members

15 MAC Past 16 Fine Dining 18 Athletics 22 Fitness Focus

26 Clubs Within the Club 28 Around the Club 32 Snapshots

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marks the amount of pounds lost by Weight Loss Challenge winner Chris Lawhorn.

Read the full story on page 23.

The number of candidates running for the Board of Governors.

The number of new MAC members who joined the Club in March.

guests attended the Downtown Clubhouse Easter Brunch.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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May Club Election (DT) Thursday, May 5

Board of Governors Election Voting Schedule Monday, May 2 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Candidates meet and greet at the Downtown Clubhouse Tuesday, May 3 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Candidates meet and greet at the Downtown Clubhouse Wednesday, May 4 6-9 a.m. – Silent voting at the West Clubhouse Pro Shop lobby 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Silent voting at the West Clubhouse Pro Shop lobby 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Silent voting in the Veterans Room on the fourth floor of the Downtown Clubhouse

Attend the election for the 2016 MAC Board of Governors.

7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. – Polls open at Downtown Clubhouse 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Gauntlet opens 3-6 p.m. – Gauntlet reopens 7:30 p.m. – Results announced in the Missouri Ballroom

Mother’s Day Brunch (DT & WE) Sunday, May 8 Treat mom to a delicious brunch at the Club! Cold and hot buffets and delicious desserts will be served.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Adults – $32.95 per person, plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $16.95 per child, plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis

Annual Business Meeting (DT)

Thursday, May 6 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. – Polls open at the Downtown Clubhouse 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Gauntlet opens 3-6 p.m. – Gauntlet reopens 7:30 p.m. – Results announced in the Missouri Room

Thursday, May 12

Downtown Athletics Summer/Holiday Hours

Friday, May 13

Summer hours will take effect on May 23 and continue through Labor Day. Hours are as follows: F Monday-Friday: 4 a.m.-9 p.m.

F Saturday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

F Sundays: Closed Note: The Athletic Department will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 with regular hours.

Pool Opening/Schedule The West Clubhouse pool opens on Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m.! Snacks and drinks will be served from 12-3 p.m.

Normal pool hours: Monday through Friday from 12-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. See page 28 for guest policy.

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Club members are invited to attend this meeting in the Crystal Room to discuss current issues pertaining to the MAC and the Club’s Board of Governors.

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Interclub Clay Target Championship

Birds and Bogies Thursday, May 26 Take part in a full day of skeet shooting and golf, finishing the day with cocktails.

Price includes 50 birds, nine holes of golf and cart fee.

9:30 a.m. – Shoot (50 birds) at Strathalbyn Farms 11:30 a.m. – Lunch on your own 12:30 p.m. – Golf shotgun start (nine holes) at Glen Echo Country Club 4 p.m. – Cocktails by signature $75 per person

Craft Spirits Tasting (DT) Thursday, May 26 Enjoy an evening of craft spirit tastings, cigars and hors d’oeuvres on the rooftop.

6:30-8:30 p.m. $35 per person, plus gratuity for MTS members $39 per person, plus gratuity for non-MTS members

Join members from Strathalbyn Farms CC, Old Warson CC and Racquet Club East for a day of shooting and competition with cocktails and appetizers later in the day.

1 p.m. $75 per person (price includes 100 targets.

Shells are not included).

Father/Daughter Banquet (DT) Wednesday, May 18 Attend the perfect evening for fathers and daughters! Enjoy carriage rides, photos, dinner and dancing. D.J. Joe Fingerhut will provide entertainment throughout the evening!

5:30-7 p.m. – Reception, pictures and carriage rides 7-8 p.m. – Dinner 8-10 p.m. – Dancing Ages 12 and over – $32.95 per person, plus gratuity Ages 11 and under – $25.95 per person, plus gratuity

Pool Season Kickoff (WE) Saturday, May 28 Bring the entire family and celebrate the pool season kickoff with a party at the pool! Enjoy drinks, appetizers and fun!

10 a.m. – Pool opens 12-3 p.m. – Snacks and drinks *Normal pool hours are Monday-Friday from 12-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

June High School All-Star Soccer Games Friday, June 17 The MAC will host the 2016 High School Senior All-Star Soccer Games, featuring the top male and female soccer players in the St. Louis area.

6 p.m. – Girls game 8 p.m. – Boys game Soccer Park in Fenton Adults – $5 Students – $3

Father’s Day Brunch (WE) Sunday, June 19 Treat dad to a special brunch buffet at the Club!

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Adults – $31.95, plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $14.95, plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis

FEL Wines/Cliff Lede Wine Dinner (DT)

Ryder Cup Match Play

Thursday, June 23

Enjoy a day of match play at Glen Echo Country Club.

1:30 p.m. $65 plus $18.75 cart fee GHIN required

Enjoy a three-course dinner by Chef Bart and wines presented by well-known winemaker Ryan Hodgins.

6:30 p.m. – Reception 7 p.m. – Dinner $55 per person, all-inclusive for Wine Society members $75 per person, all-inclusive for non-Wine Society members

Friday, June 30

Note: Easily locate your event by using the red “Quick Filter” button in the upper left corner of the calendar page. Filtered Club Events and CWC calendars are also accessible under the Social heading.

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

Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown Bike, Run & Triathlon Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Book Club Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West

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 F Under Reservations > Events

CWC MEETINGS

Contact webmaster@mac-stl.org with any login or registration questions.

Reservations can also be made by calling: F Downtown Clubhouse: 314-539-4470 F West Clubhouse: 314-539-4490 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.

Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West Invitational Sanctioned Bridge Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:15 p.m., West Military History Club Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Toastmasters First and third Wednesdays of the month, 5:30 p.m., Downtown For more information, visit www.mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4402.

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

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May is such an amazing time in St. Louis. The weather starts to turn (sometimes slowly), allowing people to get outside more frequently, and the Cardinals are playing baseball. Also, don’t forget about the much-anticipated playoff run for the St. Louis Blues.

The MAC isn’t much different. Our Board of Governors’ election is Thursday, May 5. As a member, you’ve got to a find a way to make it to the Downtown Clubhouse on Election Day. It’s a great experience for the new member and an opportunity to get updated on the Club’s initiatives and accomplishments. You’ll see and hear more about some of the enhancements of the campaign and the election, and you can refer to page 2 for the voting schedule.

I’d like for all members to acknowledge Past Presidents John Bugh and Dean Eggerding on leading this year’s Nominating Committee and assimilating an outstanding slate of candidates.

Their efforts will be tough to duplicate.

May also brings our much anticipated opening of 1903 at our West Clubhouse.

We appreciate all of our members’ patience through any disruptions or inconveniences with 1903’s construction and the dining room renovations. The dining room will be open for our Mother’s Day brunch in early May and the lobby entrance fully functional.

Following a few private parties that were won or purchased at the Foundations’ Golf Classic and the Foundations’ Gala, 1903 will be open to the membership in late May. Having recently been out on the patio of 1903, I can’t wait.

You’re going to love it!!

As mentioned above, Mother’s Day Brunch will be served in both Clubhouses on Sunday, May 8. The Downtown Clubhouse menu is available by logging into the website. If you’re still looking for some great gift ideas, attend the Pro Shop’s Mother’s Day sale (see page 22 for details).

The annual Father/Daughter Banquet is Wednesday, May 18. The father/daughter relationship is a special one, and this event is immediately blocked out on our calendar at home as soon as it’s announced. This annual tradition remains one of the most endearing moments I’ve had the pleasure of sharing with Hillary and Jane every year, and I hope it offers you the same.

It’s also never too early to make your reservation and secure a sponsorship for the Foundations’ Golf Classic, to be held on Monday, August 29 at Glen Echo Country Club.

May marks the time to start planning for our Summer Programs. You can register for the

Swim/Dive Team online at www.macwest.swimteam.us. You may also register for camps and tennis each week, separately, from the Youth Programs or Junior Tennis Calendars on the MAC website. Also, I encourage you to explore and embrace some of the enhanced golf programs the MAC is offering under our new Head Golf Professional, Maria Palozola.

For more information, visit her website: www.stlouisgolf lessons.com/missouri-athletic club-members-only and use the password MAC2016GOLF to access the MAC’s membersonly page to receive special discounts.

I want to extend a quick shout out to this year’s Weight Loss Challenge champion, Past President Chris Lawhorn, with a loss of 27.6 pounds, and his teammates: wife Tracy and 5th floor stallion Sean Kelley. Combined they lost an impressive 53.6 pounds. I look forward to Chris sporting his newly purchased MAC speedo at the West Clubhouse Pool this summer.

As I complete my final column, I ensure the membership that the incoming leadership, captained by President Troy Robertson, will be outstanding with an unwavering commitment.

Most would consider Troy to be an upgrade, and even I might agree with that, although I do have better hair.

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to my fellow classmates, the Class of 2015 – Beau Reinberg, Bob Barnes, Chris Hyams and Peter Dunne – for their tireless efforts in the continued advancement and improvement of this Club. I believe we leave this Club in a better condition, and we did what we set out to do: we made an impact.

I find it fitting that we step away on the same timeframe as the opening of 1903. This is a project that was contrived from a member survey, conducted shortly before we joined the Board, and has been brought to fruition with the efforts of the last three Board classes, staff and management planning and the continued membership commitment. Thank you and I look forward to sharing these future experiences with you.

I actually shed a tear as I type this, leaving with the same message I came in with a year ago. The Missouri Athletic Club has changed my life, all for the better. My passion for the MAC has been unquestioned and is constantly on display. I sincerely hope every member has the same experience I have and the same affection towards the Club as I do.

It’s been an honor and privilege to serve, and I hope to continue seeing you around the Club.

Board of Governors F Brent Kaniecki –

President F Christopher Hyams –

First Vice-President F Bob Barnes –

Second Vice-President

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Secretary F Beau Reinberg – Treasurer

Class of 2016 F Bob Barnes F Peter Dunne F Christopher Hyams F Brent Kaniecki F Beau Reinberg

Class of 2017 F Rebekah Bahn F Tracy Beckette F Duffy Dunn F Troy Robertson F Tripp Zumwalt

Class of 2018 F Talmage Newton F Tim Powers F Mike Schoedel F Paul David Shuff Jr. F Tim Slater

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GENERAL MANAGER’S COLUMN

When asked to explain the value of a Missouri Athletic Club membership, where would you start? As a member, you know that the Club offers a wide range of programs and events. Our mission statement serves as a reminder of our focus on athletics, dining and social for local leaders and their families. We can list the more than 90 reciprocal clubs, tout our Platinum Club of America status, and boast about our golf program, which features four courses at half the price of country clubs with only one course! Yet, after listing every single one of our Platinum Club features and amenities, I would be remiss for leaving out the biggest, most important, most valuable piece of the Club: the people.

Recently, I was perusing the MAC’s YouTube Channel, and I stumbled upon an oldie (at least by today’s standards since anything more than two hours old on the internet is dated), but goodie video from 2013. The title is “Building Lifelong Friendships at the MAC,” and it features Jim McDonald and Don Clooney. If you haven’t seen it, take the time to hop on our YouTube channel and check it out. As an aside, did you know that the MAC has more than 80 videos on its YouTube channel for your viewing pleasure? Anyway, this video begins by highlighting Jim and Don’s 50-year friendship, which began at the MAC, and concludes with a reel of “outtakes” of them poking fun at each other about everything from who’s the best looking to who is more likely to pick up the tab. In many ways, in two minutes, this video summarizes the value of an MAC membership. It’s all about the people.

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Our newest YouTube video reiterates this same theme: friendship, camaraderie, relationships, networking, and philanthropy (i.e. caring about other people). It was taken at this year’s Gala when our red carpet paparazzi caught folks as they strolled by to ask, “What do you love about the MAC?” Again, in summary, the answer is the people. Check it out on our website, Facebook, or YouTube channel, and share it with someone who you’ve wanted to introduce to the Club, or if you’re reading this issue online, click on these links to watch the videos: F Building Lifelong Friendships at the MAC F Why We Love the MAC As you have probably guessed, in this column, I want to focus on some of the people who make this institution such a fabulous place. Our people are making three significant things happen this May. First, the long awaited 1903 bar and dining room will open. Second, we’ll host our annual Board of Governors’ election. Third, we’ll transition from our 100th to our 101st President of the MAC. Starting with 1903, see page 28 for a brief timeline of events leading up to the opening. In sum, the dining room will open for Mother’s Day. Then, we’ll host a number of private pre-opening parties in the bar for those who supported our foundations at last year’s golf tournament and this year’s gala. I also want to thank all of our members who sponsored a new member during the 1903 construction period. Not only did they waive the remainder of their investment in the project, but they will also be invited to a pre-opening reception with their sponsored members and their guests. All of these folks will have an opportunity to get a sneak peek and sample the menu and libations prior to the grand opening. I look forward to toasting you all and reiterating my appreciation at these pre-opening celebrations.

Then, falling on Cinco de Mayo this year, we’ll host the annual Board of Governors’ election. The traditions surrounding the election form the cornerstone of this great institution.

If you’ve never participated in the gauntlet before, make this your

inaugural year. It’s an opportunity to get into the trenches with the people who make the MAC great. Also, starting on page 8, you can read about our seven candidates and their qualifications.

These candidates comprise another great group of people who will lead our Club into the future. Following the election, we’ll transition to the new Board and our next class of officers will take the lead. I look forward to working more closely with Rebekah Kingston, Tracy Beckette, Duffy Dunn, Tripp Zumwalt, and my new boss Troy Robertson. Thank you Bob Barnes, Peter Dunne, Chris Hyams, Beau Reinberg, and of course, President Brent Kaniecki for your service to the Club during your time on the Board. You’ve made a positive, lasting impact on the MAC and have helped initiate and institute many exciting new endeavors during the past three years.

One of these noteworthy changes is the transition to electronic statements and online bill pay. Beginning May 31, statements will no longer be printed and mailed or emailed as a PDF. You will receive an email at the beginning of each month notifying you when the previous month’s statement is finalized and posted for payment. Then, you can login to the MAC website, view your statement, and pay your statement!

This is super exciting, and it will save the Club more than $25,000 just in postage! This doesn’t include the countless staff hours previously dedicated each month to sending statements. Additionally, this method provides added security, expedited access to the finalized statement, ability to pay online, and an environmentally friendly solution. Did I mention that we added online bill pay!? I know online bill pay has been on the member wish list for a while, and we’re so thrilled to be offering it now.

As always, the people who work with you and for you here at the MAC continually strive to provide value to your member experience.

See you at the Club,

Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club

FINANCIAL UPDATE

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Second Quarter Financial Report The Club’s fiscal year runs from September 1 through August 31. The second quarter of our 2015-2016 fiscal year ended on February 29, 2016.

During the first six months of our fiscal year, revenue from departmental operations totaled $5,458,318. This total was $270,011 less than plan and $98,409 greater than last year.

Membership dues reached $3,706,335.

This total was $59,404 less than plan and $7,041 greater than last year. Total resident members in February 2016 stood at 1,438 with total dues-paying members of 2,301; the corresponding totals for February 2015 were 1,446 and 2,357, respectively. There were 1,019 Platinum members in February 2016, which compares to 921 Platinum members in February 2015.

Unallocated costs have accumulated to $4,151,162 so far this year. This total is $26,548 less than plan and $78,469 more than last year.

Net operating cash flow (net income before depreciation) of $1,486,969 was generated during the first six months of our fiscal year. This amount is $159,413 less than plan and $555,606 more than last year. This year’s net operating cash flow total includes $641,665 of assessment revenue (1903 bar project) which we did not have last year.

Capital expenditures during the first half of our fiscal year totaled $607,537. Of the $607,537 spent so far this year, $158,233 has been spent at the Downtown Clubhouse and $449,304 was spent at the West Clubhouse.

Of the $449,304 spent at the West Clubhouse, $439,970 was related to the 1903 bar project.

The Club ended the quarter with $128,197 of cash on its balance sheet. The line of credit balance at the end of February 2016 was $203,625.

As of the end of February, the Club had long-term bank debt of $6,916,398 and MAC Redevelopment Corp., which owns our garage, had long-term bank debt of $850,732 for a total of $7,767,130. We are currently paying down our debt by approximately $64,200 per month.

If you have any questions concerning the Club’s finances, please contact the Club’s Chief Financial Officer, Larry Absheer, at 314-539-4477 or labsheer@mac-stl.org.

5 Things You Should Know About Your Statement 1

Beginning with the May 31 statement, it will no longer be printed and mailed or emailed as a PDF to members.

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Statements will be easily accessible by logging into the MAC website at mac-stl.org.

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Members will be notified via email when their statement is finalized for the month and posted on the website.

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NEW! Statements can now be paid online at mac-stl.org.

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Moving from paper to electronic statements benefits members by generating significant cost savings for the Club, improving statement security, and increasing accessibility to statement information.

Contact billing@mac-stl.org with any questions.

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MAC ELECTION

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Meet the 2016 Board of Governor Candidates Mark R. Brandom

W. Andrew Carter

PERSONAL Address: 616 Garland Place, St. Louis, MO 63122 DOB: September 13, 1977 Spouse: Jessica Brandom

PERSONAL 1800 South Brentwood Boulevard Brentwood, Missouri 63144 DOB: 8/17/1982 Single

BUSINESS Position: Managing Director / Missouri Team Leader – Commercial Real Estate Company: The PrivateBank and Trust Company Address: 1401 South Brentwood, St. Louis, MO 63144 Business Type: Banking / Commercial Real Estate Financing EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL: Sikeston Senior High School COLLEGE: University of Missouri, Columbia Major: Finance and Banking / Real Estate Minor: Political Science GRADUATE SCHOOL: Washington University – currently pursuing MBA MAC Joined: 2005 Activities: MAC Associates 2005-2007 Finance Committee 2012-2015 Board of Governors Nominating Committee 2014 Numerous Governor Campaigns ACTIVITIES AND ASSOCIATIONS Missouri Growth Association – Treasurer Missouri Council for a Better Economy / Better Together – Treasurer Children’s Education Coalition of Missouri – Board Member Recipient of St. Louis Business Journal “40 under 40” award in 2014 Pedal the Cause – Team Captain last four years.

St. Louis Equity Fund – Finance Board I’m honored to be nominated to potentially serve on the MAC Board of Governors and feel that my previous leadership roles, coupled with my finance background, can add value to the Club.

I’ve always admired MAC members with longstanding traditions at the club and now that I am a St. Louisan, I would like to have these same traditions with my family and the club. My wife and I are excited to start a family and have the MAC be a part of our everyday family life. I’ve always felt it’s important to give back and donate time to causes that are meaningful to both me and the future of the community I call home. I’ve held several board positions on nonprofit organizations (Better Together, Missouri Growth Association, Pedal the Cause), and I hope to use those leadership skills to improve on the longstanding traditions of the MAC.

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BUSINESS Stifel, Equity Research Associate Analyst 501 North Broadway St. Louis, Missouri EDUCATION United States Military Academy at West Point (’05) Bachelor of Science Economics, Mathematics Olin Business School at Washington University (’09) Masters of Business Administration Chartered Financial Analyst designation (’12) MAC Joined: May 2008 Activities: • I am passionate about fitness: at West or Downtown Clubhouse daily • Played in the Basketball League 4 Years (Well Sat the Bench) • Associates Committee 1 Year • Finance Committee 3 Years • FY16 Budget Subcommittee STATEMENT My life is better because of the Missouri Athletic Club: great friends and great experiences (with many more to come). Joining the board is an extraordinary opportunity to give back to a Club that has come to mean so much to me. Opportunity brings responsibility: a responsibility that entails fully understanding and representing the interests of 2300 members while making sound strategic decisions for the Club’s legacy and the 300 employees.

Our Club deserves a board of governors with varying backgrounds and approaches. I have been fortunate to work in equity research at Stifel over the past 8 years, covering roughly 20 food and tobacco companies. The job has sharpened my finance and accounting skills while instilling a strong client-first mentality.

Intense preparation and consistent analysis have aided my career, and I have brought these qualities to the Club’s committees on which I currently serve. My committee experiences have helped me understand and appreciate the Club’s opportunities and challenges. With my background and understanding of what is needed to best serve the Club, I am positioned well to help lead the Club and guide our management team as they work to improve our financial position, strengthen the overall value proposition, and grow our membership.

Matt C. Morris

Aaron Pawlitz

PERSONAL Address: 411 N. 8th St., Unit 505, St. Louis, MO 63101 DOB: 04/23/1979 Single

12827 Westledge Lane, Des Peres, Missouri 63131 DOB: 10/11/73 Jennifer Pawlitz Emma

BUSINESS Position: Founding Partner Company: SWMK Law, LLC Address: 701 Market St., Suite 1000, St. Louis, MO 63101 Nature of Business: Civil Litigation Law Firm

Partner, Attorney Spencer Fane LLP 1 North Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 1000, St. Louis, Missouri 63105 Spencer Fane is a 150+ attorney, full-service law firm

EDUCATION McLeansboro Township High School, 1997 (Valedictorian) Southeast Missouri State University, 2001 (B.S.) (Summa Cum Laude) Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, School of Law (J.D.)

J.D., cum laude, Saint Louis University School of Law (2002); Editor-in-Chief, Saint Louis University Law Journal Graduate Courses in Public Policy Administration, University of Missouri at St. Louis (1998) B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science, University of Missouri at St. Louis (1997) Lutheran High School South (1992)

MAC Joined 2010 Activities: Basketball league since 2010; MAC “Rookie of the Year” 2010-11; Five-year participant in the NACAD basketball tournament; Golf Club; Platinum Partner; regular use of fitness at the downtown facility; regular use of the Jack Buck Grille; Boxing Night Attendee every year.

ACTIVITIES, ASSOCIATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS Member of the Missouri and Illinois Bar Westborough Country Club – Member Bar Association of Missouri – St. Louis American Association of Justice Forest Park Rotary Club American Bar Association For the past six years, the Missouri Athletic Club has played a major role in my life, both socially and athletically. I have gotten so much fulfillment and enjoyment from the club and its membership. I view running for the Board of Governors as a way to give back to an institution that I love so much.

I started my own law firm with three partners in the fall of 2012. In the last three and a half years, our firm has grown from six employees to twenty-seven. During this time, I have gained a wealth of knowledge in marketing, finances and human resources.

I believe this experience would prove invaluable if I am fortunate enough to serve on the Board. If elected, I will utilize the above skills to ensure that all MAC Members get the same level of enjoyment from the Club that I have experienced.

Joined MAC in 2011 Member, Election Campaign Committees (2012-2015), Membership Committee (2014-Present), Finance Committee (2015-Present), Downtown Facilities Task Force (2015) Open, Double-Elimination, Summer, Over-40, and weekly pick-up basketball Exercise at Downtown and at West and enjoy pool use at West Proud parent of an MAC Junior Tennis Program participant President, Board of Directors, Christ Community Lutheran School (2015-Present); Vice President (2013-15); Chairman, Administrative Structure Review Committee (2013); Chairman, Executive Director Call Committee (2013-2014) Member, Board of Directors, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri (2015-Present) Past Member, Professionalism & Ethics Committee of Missouri Bar My deep and unwavering loyalty to the MAC motivates me to humbly seek your support for my candidacy for the Board of Governors. In just five years, the MAC has become a daily pillar of the social, business, and fitness lives of each member of my family: On a nearly daily basis I participate in fitness and dining at each clubhouse, and my wife and daughter participate regularly in fitness and dining at West. Our closest friends are MAC members, and we enjoy some of our most memorable celebrations at the MAC (Father-Daughter Banquet, Mother’s Day Brunch, Easter Brunch, and many others). I will work for the continued health and growth of the MAC, for the benefit of Club members.

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MAC ELECTION

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PERSONAL 600 Washington Av. St. Louis, MO Birth date: 8/13/46

PERSONAL 9804 Northbridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63124 DOB: 6/7/1959 Spouse: Ann Children: Alex, Tyler E-Mail: flipschwarz@sbcglobal.net

BUSINESS Company: Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Keith is a founding member and instrumental in the firm’s management and growth from original seven attorneys to current 110 with offices in Illinois and Missouri.

EDUCATION Belleville Township Highschool Southern Illinois University St. Louis University Law School

BUSINESS Position: Sales Manager Company: Hackett Security Nature of Business: Security Technologies Integrator EDUCATION Ladue High School St. Louis University – BA

Drafted while in law school; after six months in the Army, was commissioned Second Lieutenant. In Vietnam as a Platoon Leader, was promoted to First Lieutenant, awarded two Bronze Stars and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster for 169 hours flight time in combat or combat support missions.

MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB Joinned: December 1980 – Platinum/Diamond MAC ACTIVITIES: Past President and Board of Governors 2006 – 2009 Committees: • Membership • Finance/Pension • Art • House • Long-Range Planning • CWC • Athletics/Sports Foundation CWC Involvement • Charitable Society for Children • Apollos • Toastmasters • Mark Twain Society • Business Development • Wine Society • Associates/UFO Host of regular business and social functions at West/Downtown facilities

Served on St. Louis City Board of Health & Hospitals and the Governors Commission for Jefferson Memorial Expansion, consultant for American Academy of Pediatrics, as an instructor at the Thomas Dunn Memorial, Webster College, and St. Louis University Law School. Currently on Board of Trustees at St. Louis University.

ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS Salem in Ladue United Methodist Church Scoutmaster Boy Scout Troop 300 Clayton Chamber of Commerce House Committee – Glen Echo American Airlines Advisory Board (SABRE)

MAC Joined in 1980 and been a member for almost 30 years.

ACTIVITIES & ASSOCIATIONS Member of the Missouri and Illinois Bars; past President of Lawyers Association; past President of the Missouri Illinois Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates.

For more than 20 years, Keith has been named one of the top Missouri trial lawyers by various publications including the Best Lawyers in America. In addition, he has been named multiple times to Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers.

WHAT EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE QUALIFIES YOU TO BE A GOVERNOR OF THE MAC? I love the MAC: sports, camaraderie, dining. My job as a board member is to sell these assets to others so they can experience what I have for the past 30 years. Additionally, with past experience on various boards, I hope to emphasize strategic planning, fiscal management, and excellence in governance at the MAC.

QUALIFICATIONS TO BE GOVERNOR I want the MAC to thrive and grow. In thirty years from now, when my death notice goes on the club bulletin board, I want more than the dates of my membership posted. I want the hyphen to be about the service and many contributions made to help the club grow, in addition to, the many fond memories my family will have of camaraderie with fellow members and interactions with the staff who have served us.

My past experience as an MAC board member and president, uniquely qualifies me to ask for your vote. Be assured, I will hit the ground running and be an immediate asset. I have a track record of driving innovation and progress, along with the experience to preserve the traditions of the club that will enable growth for another 100 years.

Thank you for the opportunity to run for Governor. It truly is an honor and would be a privilege to serve my fellow members and participate in the continued success of the Missouri Athletic Club.

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David P Smith MBA, CPA CPA, Business owner, and involved MAC Member since 2006

MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB Wednesday, May 4, & Thursday, May 5, 2016

BUSINESS David Smith is a CPA and owner of Smith Patrick LLC, a full service Certified Public Accounting firm providing Audit, Tax & Business Advisory Services. Smith Patrick LLC is located at 2900 S Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, MO 63144.

Current MAC involvement: • Current President of MAC Toastmasters • Current officer of MAC Apollos • Current chair of the MAC Bike/Run/Triathlon club • Current participant in the MAC athletics and club life committees • Past member of the MAC finance committee Elect David Smith and help keep our club great.

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KEY FACTS • Owner of a full-service Certified Public Accounting Practice • Graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Materials Engineering • Graduate of Indiana University with a Master’s degree in Finance.

• Certified Public Accountant licensed in Missouri • Current Finance Chair, Lighthouse for the Blind board of directors • Current Vice-President of the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce • Active member of the finance and athletics committees of the Missouri Athletic Club • Completed the second level of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) program.

• Experience in business and personal financial planning and audit services for government, industry and non-profit organizations.

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Welcome New MAC Members from March!

Ahrling, Julie: Maschhoff Family Foods; 211 N. Broadway Ste. 2850, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-300-1663; Res: 7485 Washington Avenue, University City, MO 63130, 314-452-2029 Blanton, Joseph (Felecia): 219 S. Kingshighway, P.O. Box 805, Sikeston, MO, 573-471-1000; Res: 1023 N. Ranney, Sikeston, MO 63801, 573-471-7604

Brown, Kevin (Kathleen): Missouri Auto Auction, 421 N. Rangeline Road, Columbia, MO 65201, 573-886-0032; Res: 1509 Woodtrail Avenue, Columbia, MO 65203, 573-219-2084 Conners, Sarah (Timothy): Spiritt Research, 12977 North Forty Rd. Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-738-4822; Res: 7431 Zephyr Place, St. Louis, MO 63143 Freund, Andrew: Renaissance Financial, 5700 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, 314-932-4251; Res: 7362 La Veta Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63117, 314-973-4876 Gershuny, Pamela: Southeast Missouri State, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, 573-651-2097; Res: 45 Brighton Way, St. Louis, MO 63102, 573-379-0660 Hogan, Timothy (Sue): Raymond James & Associates; 13 Wolf Creek Dr., Suite 2, Swansea, IL 62226, 618-641-2164; Res: 3308 Hershiser Court, Edwardsville, IL 62025, 618-307-5368 Jochens, William (Lucia): Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale P.C., 10 S. Broadway Ste. 2000 St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-241-9090; Res: 571 Westborough, St. Louis, MO 63119, 314-963-9133

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Klein, Tyler: SLU Law Student, 314-265-1988; Res: 2869 Woodbridge Estates Drive, St. Louis, MO 63129 Metzger, Alex: Next Move Group, 515 Olive Street Unit 1002, St. Louis, MO 63101; Res: 515 Olive Street Unit 1002, St. Louis, MO 63101, 314-421-9110 Mills, Micah: Arthur J. Gallagher, 12444 Powers Court Drive, St. Louis, MO 63131, 314-800-2291; Res: 7301 Westmoreland Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-440-8218 O’Donnell, Tim: Wilke Window & Door Co., 3500 Lebanon Ave, Shiloh, IL 62221, 618-624-5400; Res: 5249 Sutherland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109, 618-660-8875 Oesch III, Everett (Jenna): Power Engineers, Inc., 12755 Olive Blvd. Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-851-4045; Res: 14949 Royalbrook Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017, 314-607-4225 Palumbo, Joseph: Gilmore & Bell, P.C., 211 N. Broadway Ste. 2350, St. Louis, MO 63102; Res: 616 North 7th Street Apt. 922, St. Louis, MO 63101, 314-704-5522 Pulos, Jason (Barbara): Asset Consulting Group; 231 S. Bemiston, Clayton, MO 63105; Res: 15 Hacienda Drive, St. Louis, MO 63124, 314-993-9499 Putting, Jerry (Lisa): Missouri Auto Auction, 421 N. Rangeline Road, Columbia, MO 65201, 573-886-0032; Res: 7832 N. Hickory Drive, Columbia, MO 65202, 573-886-8685 Rowe, Emily (Andrew): Washington University School of Medicine; 660 South Euclid Campus Box 8121, St. Louis, MO 63110; Res: 1634 Kennabrooke Court, St. Louis, MO 63146, 815-631-5745

Russell, Dr. Mary (Douglas): Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119, 314-246-8298; Res: 1105 Wilmington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63111, 314-825-8954 Sooter, Joseph: Stifel Bank and Trust, 501 North Broadway, St. Louis MO 63102, 314-342-7459; Res: 5842 Rhodes Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109, 314-614-0123 Spirk, Sally (Bill): Bono Burns Distributing, Inc., 3616 S. Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63143, 314-644-6166; Res: 11008 Cedarberry Place, St. Louis, MO 63123 Wise, Justin: Wells Fargo, 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103; Res: 2236 Barnbridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63131, 314-315-0209 Young, Jeff (Jessica): North Star Finance, 7733 Forsyth Blvd. St. 1100, Clayton, MO 63105; Res: 4362 Maryland Ave. Unit B, St. Louis, MO 63108, 720-371-0688

Thank you to the following members for sponsoring new members to the Club in March.

F Kristi Luechtefeld F Tom Neill F Steven Sellenriek F Matt Bantle F Gary Clark F Mr. and Mrs. Adam Woodard F Walter Wittenberg F SLU F Pat Cantwell

F Matt Maisel F Pete Palumbo F Tim Engelmeyer F Steven Sellenriek F Tracy Beckette F Louis Herman F Gerard (Jerry) Burns F James Kennedy F Joe Weinbauer

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Keeping It in the Burke Family The Burke family boasts five generations of MAC members that begin at the foundation of the Club. Get an inside peek at this family’s history and learn how swimming has played a significant role in its legacy.

M.J. BURKE, FIRST GENERATION M.J. Burke was a founding member of the Missouri Athletic Club in 1903. M.J. was born in Louisville, Ky. in 1866 and worked for the John Deere Plow Company. M.J.’s son, Halpin D. Burke, became a champion swimmer at the Club.

HALPIN D. BURKE, SECOND GENERATION Halpin D. Burke followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Club in 1915. Soon after, he became a champion swimmer for the Club. He participated in the Ten-Mile Swim National Championship, which took place in the Mississippi River on Sept. 4, 1916. Halpin finished fifth.

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ABOVE: A WELCOME LETTER TO HALPIN D. BURKE CONGRATULATING HIM ON BEING APPROVED AS A MEMBER; HALPIN D. BURKE; TEN YEARS AFTER PARTICIPATING IN THE 10-MILE RIVER SWIM, HALPIN WAS A PATROL JUDGE AT THE SAME EVENT IN 1926; HALPIN’S MEMBERSHIP CARD FROM 1915.

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“The MAC has been a part of the Burke

HALPIN T. BURKE, THIRD GENERATION Halpin T. Burke, the son of Halpin D. Burke, joined the Club in 1956. This year, he celebrates his 60th anniversary of becoming a MAC member.

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family history for over 100 years,” says David F. Burke.

“Each generation has enjoyed unique

DAVID F. BURKE, FOURTH GENERATION Halpin T. Burke had two sons, Halpin J. Burke and David F. Burke, who are both members. Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, David, a former diver, attended many Saturday morning swim classes at the Downtown Clubhouse.

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David F. Burke Jr. is the son of David F. Burke with the ability to carry the Burke family into its fifth generation of MAC membership. At 13-years-old, David is not yet eligible to become a member. However, he was recently recognized at this year’s MAC Hall of Fame Banquet for his accomplishments in diving, which continues his father and great-grandfather’s poolside legacy.

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RIGHT: JEFF TUHRO STANDS ALONGSIDE DAVID F. BURKE, JR. AT THE HALL OF FAME BANQUET THIS PAST MARCH.

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long distance swim races in the Mississippi River, remind us of the Club’s great heritage that is certain to touch generations to come.”

Coinciding with the feature story, this photo was taken at the Municipal Swimming Championships at Marquette Pool in 1919. Halpin D. Burke is the third from the right.

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FINE DINING

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Make Online Dining Reservations for a Chance to Win Make a dining reservation using the MAC’s website to dine at the Jack Buck Grille or Stan Musial Grille during the months of May or June and be entered in a raffle drawing to win a complimentary bottle of wine or dinner for two in the Jack Buck Grille or Stan Musial Grille.* One winner who dined at the Downtown Clubhouse and one winner who dined at the West Clubhouse will be selected each month.

Downtown Wines of the Quarter Dine at any of the MAC’s downtown restaurants during the month of May, and enjoy these wines by the glass or by the bottle. $11 per glass ✦ $42 per bottle

Michele Biancardi Puglia Red Wine This vineyard is located in a fascinating Italian land next to the Gargano and the sea. The grapes of the Primitivo are collected between late August and early September. After a careful selection, they undergo soft pressing and de-stemming.

Antonutti Sauvignon Hailing from the northwestern Friuli region of Italy, these grapes undergo a soft pressing and fermentation with select yeasts, maturation in stainless steel tanks and bottled aging.

Tasting Notes: Boasts a straw yellow color, vegetal and fruity notes on the nose and box bush and sage on the palate with a remarkable aromatic length.

Follow these simple instructions to make a dining reservation: 1. Login to the website (www.mac-stl.org) 2. From the member homepage: F Under the Dining header, click on “Dining Reservations.”

F Under Reservations, click on “Dining.”

3. Select the Downtown or West Clubhouse from the dropdown menu in the upper left corner to select your preferred restaurant.

4. Choose an available time and click “Book.”

5. Complete the Book Reservation form, and click “Make Reservation” when finished.

6. A “Reservation Received” window will pop-up with the details of your reservation.

You will also receive an email confirmation.

Contact webmaster@mac-stl.org with any questions. *Qualified participants will be entered into the drawing for each online reservation made and fulfilled during the month.

The complimentary bottle of wine may not exceed a $50 value and dinner for two may not exceed $100 value.

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Mother’s Day BRUNCH

Treat mom to a delicious breakfast brunch at both clubhouses on Sunday, May 8!

Cold and hot buffets will be available as well as delicious dessert options.

Login to the website to view the Downtown Clubhouse’s extensive Mother’s Day menu!

Cinco de Mayo S P E C I A LS

Throughout the month of May, the Downtown Clubhouse will offer Cinco de Mayo specials!

High Praise for the Catering Department The MAC is known for its unmatched catering department that will assist any client from weddings to corporate gatherings. The catering department receives countless notes of appreciation following an event. See the sidebar for a few recent ones.

Reap the benefits that come with experience.

Enjoy one-of-a-kind treatment.

In addition to the groups who meet weekly or monthly at the Missouri Athletic Club, more than 75 businesses and organizations such as UMB Bank, St. Louis Community College, and SLU Law host their meetings at the MAC annually and enjoy: F Versatile meeting spaces and tailored menus F Assigned servers to assist with all event needs F Experienced, detail-oriented catering staff F Overnight accommodations F Classically historic ambiance For more information, visit mac-stl.org or contact Najah Fennoy at 314-539-4448 or nfennoy@mac-stl.org.

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Thanks so much for meeting with me, for taking so much time and for the fabulous tasting! I felt so accomplished when I left and really, really glad that we had picked the MAC!! I took all the food to Kimmy and JJ and they ate it at 10 when they arrived ... starving, by the way! I wanted to warm it all up in the microwave at the hotel, but they just dove in ... and loved it all! They said, “If it tastes this good cold, we can imagine how great it’s going to be warm!” Thanks again! Looking forward to the big day!!

— Bill, Anne, Kimmy and JJ Frazier Thanks again for all you and your staff did to make our board meeting go well. It means a lot to us that you all take such good care of us, especially when our board members are the guests!

— Tim Ryan, Director of Operations St. Louis Sports Commission Just want to send a big thank you to you and your staff on the lunch today. The group loved it, and the group leader even came up to our front desk to pass on a message of “Great job!. The spread was beautiful and the staff was a great help.

— Brian Webb, Sales Coordinator Hampton Inn St. Louis Downtown Thank you so much for making the evening so wonderful. Our team of physicians, scientists, nutritionists, nurses and staff work really hard to care for children suffering from the debilitating effects of diabetes. It is so nice to give them a special thank you.

— Kathy Corey, M.B.A Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine

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MAC ATHLETICS

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Summer Camp MAC at the West Clubhouse 12 WEEKS OF CAMP BEGINNING TUESDAY, MAY 31 THROUGH FRIDAY, AUG. 19

SUMMER SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMPS Help your child learn a new sport, improve their skill level and gain confidence at MAC Summer Specialty Sports Camps. Go online for more information and to register.

COST PER WEEK Member Full Day: $185 Member Half Day: $105 Guest Full Day: $245 Guest Half Day: $135 Partial weeks will not be prorated.

72-hour cancellation or no show fee: $25 per week

Soccer F June 6-10 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

F July 18-22 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Baseball F July 5-8 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Yoga F June 6-10 from 1-4 p.m.

F Aug. 8-12 from 1-4 p.m.

Basketball F Aug. 1-5 from 1-4 p.m.

F Grades: K-6

Flag Football F June 20-24 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Lacrosse F June 27-July 1 F Grades 1-6

Sports Field Trip The MAC shuttle will transport campers and counselors to fun places for activities such as touring Busch Stadium, enjoying a Gateway Grizzlies day game, ice skating, bowling and watching the Fairmount Park horse races!

F June 6-10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

F Ages 6-12 F Drop off and pick up at the West Clubhouse F Boxed lunches are included F Members: $300 F Guests: $360

Walk-in fee: $25 per week Optional lunch available for half-day campers at $7 per day TIME Full Day Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes lunch Half Day Camp: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

REGISTRATION Register online by logging into the website and going to Athletics > Youth Programs > Youth Program Calendar.

Adventure Field Trip The MAC shuttle will transport campers and counselors to explore fun destina­tions such as Lone Elk Park, Meramec Caverns, Cahokia Mounds, World Bird Sanctuary and the Science Center. Campers will hike, fish and explore the great outdoors!

F July 11-15 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

F Ages 6-12 F Drop off and pick up at West Clubhouse F Boxed lunches are included F Members: $300 F Guests: $360

SWIM AND DIVE TEAM

Upon registration, participants will be supplied with a Parent/Guardian release form. This form must be completed, signed and returned prior to the first day of camp to participate.

For more detailed information and to register for the Swim and Dive Teams visit www.macwest.swim-team.us.

The cost to participate in either the Swim or Dive Team is $100 for one child; additional children receive a 10% discount. If a child participates in both the Swim and Dive Team, an additional 50% discount on the enrollment to the second team ($100 + $50 = $150) will be offered.

Contact Joy Holdmeier, Youth Programs Manager with any questions or 314-539-4468 or jholdmeier@mac-stl.org.

Preschool Camp MAC Children ages 3-5 (must be fully potty trained) will enjoy daily health and safety lessons, sports, games, arts and crafts, and water play/pool time from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a $7 lunch optional from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m.

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limited so register online early. Camp will be offered every other week for six weeks throughout the summer.

CAMP DATES F June 6-10 F July 18-22 F June 20-24 F Aug. 1-5 F July 5-8 F Aug. 15-19

CAMP FEES F Cost: $149 per week F 72-hour cancellation or no show fee: $25 per week F Walk-in fee: $25 per week F Lunch available at $7 per day

SQUASH SUMMER CAMP

JUNIOR TENNIS SUMMER PROGRAMS Camps will be offered for 11 weeks this summer from May 31-August 12. There will be no class on May 30 or July 4.

Register for each week separately online.

To register, login to the website and go to www.mac-stl.org > Athletics > Tennis > Junior Tennis Calendar.

TOTS TENNIS – AGES 5-7 F Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12-1 p.m. or 4-5 p.m.

F Location: West Clubhouse F Members: $48 per week F Guests: $58 per week FUTURE STARS – AGES 8-11 F Monday – Friday from 1-4 p.m.

F Location: West Clubhouse F Members: $200 per week F Guests: $260 per week JR. HIGH PERFORMANCE – AGES 11-14 F Monday – Friday from 1-4 p.m.

F Location: West Clubhouse F Members: $200 per week F Guests: $260 per week

PEAK PERFORMANCE May 30-June 3 F June 6-10, 13-17 AGES 11-14* West Clubhouse F Monday-Thursday from 8-11:30 a.m., Friday match play from 9-11:30 a.m.

JUNIOR BEGINNER CAMP F Location: Villa Duchesne Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

F Member: $250 per week This camp is open to all children F Guest: $335 per week ages 8-13 years old. (cost includes match play) COST HIGH PERFORMANCE Members: $150 per week AGES 11-14* Guests: $200 per week F Monday-Friday from 8-10 a.m.

JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE F Location: Principia CAMP F Member: $175 per week Monday-Friday; 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

F Guest: $225 per week This camp is for children ages (cost includes match play) 10-15 with squash experience.

VARSITY PERFORMANCE – COST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS* Members: $250 per week F Monday-Friday from Guests: $300 per week 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

F Location: Principia ELITE CAMP F Member: $175 per week Monday-Friday; Doubles F Guest: $225 per week sessions from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and (cost includes match play on Fridays) 2 p.m.-4 p.m. This camp is for elite players ages 16+. Coaches *Note: These Performance Classes will not will invite players to this camp. be offered in August.

Space is limited.

JUNIOR GOLF Head golf pro, Maria Palozola, offers junior golf programs such as U.S. Kids Golf Junior Camps, beginner camps, SNAG programs for children K-3 and more!

Visit www.stlouisgolflessons.com and use password MAC2016GOLF to register.

COST Members: $475 per week Non-Members: $525 per week To register, contact Adam Bews at abews@mac-stl.org or 314-539-7440.

For full details on Summer Camp MAC at the West Clubhouse, visit the website. Athletics > Youth Programs > Youth Program Calendar.

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WINTER OPEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE RECAP The winner of the Winter Open Basketball League was the Celtics captained by Troy Robertson. The team beat the Rockets who were captained by Ryan Luechtefeld 57-44 in the championship game to finish with a record of 10-0. Brian Westre (Timberwolves) led the league with an average of 27.5 points per game (PPG). Luke Hornof (Bucks) finished second with 24.4 PPG. (L-R) PADDY HOENE, MIKE MILEUSNIC, SPENCER HIPPLER, CAP. TROY ROBERTSON, GREG BEEKMAN, MARK KORNFELD AND TYLER KORTE.

WINTER OVER 40 BASKETBALL LEAGUE RECAP The winner of the Winter Over 40 Basketball League was the team captained by Dan Meckes. They beat the team captained by Brian Rodgers 45-42 in the championship game to finish with a record of 9-1. Tim Van Rhein (Team Van Rhein) led the league with an average of 24.1 points per game (PPG). Al Meitl (Team Moore) finished a close second with 23.4 PPG. (L-R) FRONT ROW – DAVID LUDWIG, CAPT. DAN MECKES, JIMMY SMITH AND GERRY BURNS (STREET CLOTHES).

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Ball Position is Critical to Accuracy

by Head Golf Professional, Maria Palozola Setup is the blueprint for a solid swing. Grip, aim, posture, stance and ball position are all building blocks for creating a consistent and repeatable move.

Unfortunately, all of these setup components can get out of whack week to week. This is exactly why tour players are with their coaches at every major event.

They are checking setup just as often, if not more often, than they are checking swing motion.

Ball position is something than can easily change without awareness. Without constant monitoring, the ball can be found creeping forward or back in your stance. When this occurs, errors in direction, trajectory and even distance happen as spin and launch are affected.

WHERE SHOULD YOU PLACE THE BALL? Where to put the ball in your stance can be confusing for a lot of golfers, which is understandable as teachings have changed. When I was a kid (not so long ago), they taught a progressive ball position.

This meant placing the ball back in your stance for a pitching wedge and moving it progressively further and further towards your front foot as the irons decreased in number. Modern day tour players keep it much more simple as they want to trap the ball at the same point in the arc with all their irons.

When moving the ball around, it catches in different parts of your arc (downswing or upswing) and therefore changes the effective loft of the club that was built into it for a reason.

KEEP IT SIMPLE Place the ball at the center of your stance for most irons (PW through 5 iron), play your driver at your front instep and play long irons (4 iron, 3 iron), hybrids and fairway woods in between. Everything is played from the middle of your stance forward creating a consistent attack angle and encouraging you to shift your weight throughout the shot. The only time you need to play a ball back of the center of your stance is if you want to hit it low into the wind or under a tree.

T DRILL FOR CONSISTENCY To keep a constant ball position, every time you hit balls at the practice range use two alignment sticks or two clubs to form the letter “t”. Aim one club at the target and place it half way between you and the ball. Line the other club 90 degrees to form the “t” and place your ball just beyond the tip of the “t”.

This way you can look down between your feet and see if the ball is in the middle of your stance, at your front instep or between the two and make sure it remains constant day in and day out.

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MAC Introduces New Head Golf Professional, Instruction and Program Maria Palozola, owner of St. Louis Golf Lessons, and her team of professional golf instructors offer clinics, lessons and team opportunities for men, women and junior members at a discounted rate.

FOR MEN AND WOMEN: Beginner clinics, premium lesson packages and one-day golf schools, Callaway club fittings FOR JUNIORS: PGA Junior League, USA Junior National Golf Team, Get Started Clinics, U.S. Kids Golf Camps and SNAG Indoor Pee-Wee Programs, Callaway and U.S. Kids golf club fittings For the most detailed information and to register, go to www.stlouisgolflessons.com/missouri-athletic-clubmembers-only. Use the password MAC2016GOLF to access the MAC’s members-only page.

For more information, contact: Maria Palozola, Head Golf Professional 314-440-9082 F mpalozola@mac-stl.org

2016 MAC GOLF CLUB LEAGUE CALENDAR MAY F Thursday, May 12 – League 3:30 p.m., Glen Echo C.C. F Thursday, May 26 – Birds and Bogies (presented by the Rod and Gun Club and Golf Club) Strathalbyn Farms and Glen Echo JUNE F Thursday, June 9 – League 3:30 p.m., Glen Echo C.C. F Thursday, June 30 – Ryder Cup Match Play (presented by the MAC basketball league and the Golf Club) Glen Echo C.C. Limited space JULY F Thursday, July 21 – League 3:30 p.m.

Glen Echo C.C. F Thursday, July 28 – St. Clair C.C.

AUGUST F Thursday, Aug. 11 – Shuttle trip to Dalhousie Golf Club Limited space F Thursday, Aug. 25 – League 3:30 p.m., Glen Echo C.C. F Monday, Aug. 29 – Foundations’ Golf Tournament Glen Echo C.C. SEPTEMBER F Thursday, Sep. 8 – Golf Club Championship Glen Echo C.C. F Thursday, Sept. 15 – League 3:30 p.m., Glen Echo C.C. F Thursday, Sep. 29 – St. Clair C.C. OCTOBER F Friday, Oct. 14 – Old Warson C.C. Limited space F Thursday, Oct. 27 – The Legends C.C.

Note: Nine-hole league play starts at 3:30 p.m. at Glen Echo Country Club. Regular outings start between 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Two Must-See Reciprocal Country Clubs Missouri Athletic Club members can enjoy reciprocal club benefits at private city clubs and country clubs nationwide and worldwide. Hickory Hills Country Club and Glenmoor Country Club are two must-see destinations just a short trip away!

HICKORY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB – SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI One of the premier, private courses in the nation, Hickory Hills Country Club remains, undoubtedly, among the most challenging. The home course of Payne Stewart, two-time U.S. Open Champion, Hickory is often called upon to host both regional and state-wide tournaments. Meticulously kept greens help ensure that golfers of all skill levels will have a memorable sporting experience. PGA Professionals are staffed year-round, and the Pro Shop carries only the finest merchandise and equipment. Fully appointed men’s and women’s locker rooms, club care, cleaning facilities and shoe service are also provided.

Call 417-869-3878 for more information or visit hickoryhillscountryclub.com.

GLENMOOR COUNTRY CLUB – CANTON, OHIO Available exclusively to members and overnight guests, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course combines challenge and beauty that work in perfect harmony. Surrounded by rolling hills, sparkling lakes and majestic native trees, this incredible course provides an exhilarating outing for golfers of all skill levels.

The course also offers paved cart paths throughout the course, a two story locker room, and a fully equipped Golf Shop. What’s more, the course has beautifully designed landscaping with meticulous detailing, created and maintained to meet Nicklaus standards.

Call 330-966-3600 for more information or visit glenmoorcc.com.

Foundations’ Golf Classic Play golf for a day and raise money for the MAC’s three foundations: the Foundation for the Arts, the Preservation Foundation and the Sports Foundation. After golfing, enjoy dinner, a live auction and drinks.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29 10:30 a.m.-noon – Registration 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. – Lunch Noon – Golf 6 p.m. – Dinner and auction Glen Echo Country Club $350 per individual $1,050 per threesome $100 for dinner only Mulligans are $25 each.

All proceeds benefit the MAC’s three foundations.

Register online or call 314-539-4402.

Sponsorships are also available!

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Employees Glean New Ideas from IHRSA Conference

MAC fitness managers Paul Helfrich and Courtney Hutt recently attended the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) conference in Florida and brought back great ideas!

DAY ONE Day one began by watching two fitness classes: rope burn and wave20. Rope burn, a battle rope class, incorporated body weight exercises with kettle bell movements. Wave20 utilized a weighted bag that could be moved in different ways (squats, presses and curls) for a workout.

Later on in the day, Helfrich and Hutt hit the expo showroom, visited more than 2,000 booths, and watched TRX, Zumba and Pilates demos. The biggest takeaway that both the trainers gained was learning where the fitness industry was heading.

Most major companies didn’t showcase their training equipment (i.e. Nautilus) but highlighted the functional training equipment, which seemed to be all the rave (i.e. structures using TRX bands that also included storage spaces for mats, kettle bells, med balls and more). All of these training areas were developed for high intensity interval training for TRX. Activities included pushing and pulling sleds, flipping tires, engaging in plyomet­ rics, box jumps and more. These training structures, which are perfect for small spaces such as racquetball courts, can be disassembled within seconds allowing for the floor to be opened up for lifting and other exercises.

DAY TWO The showroom floor opened at 6 a.m. for attendees to watch, take classes or use the equipment. Helfrich and Hutt were able to see equipment’s functionality and usability. After breakfast, the trainers attended three seminars that discussed speed and agility, nutrition and wellness and how to integrate programs at health 22 F Cherry Diamond F MAY 2016

facilities. Technogym held an hour­ long demonstration on its speed and agility treadmill named the Skill Mill.

This piece is one that is utilized at the Olympic Games by all athletes for training purposes.

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Chris Lawhorn Wins Weight Loss Challenge Fifteen members competed in the annual Weight Loss Challenge, which ran from January 11-March 21. As a group, they lost a total of 159.6 pounds.

Chris Lawhorn won the challenge by losing 27.6 pounds, which was 12.19% of his body weight. Colin Tully came in second by losing 19 pounds, which was 9.35% of his body weight. For winning the competition, Chris received the grand prize package of a one-night stay in a villa at Chaumette Vineyards and Winery in Ste. Genevieve, MO, including breakfast and dinner for two, and five massages and five personal training sessions at the MAC. For finishing in second place, Colin received three massages and three personal training sessions at the MAC. A team aspect was added to the competition this year. The winning team was Chris Lawhorn, Tracy Lawhorn and Sean Kelley. They lost a total of 53.6 pounds. Each of them received a $50 gift certificate to use anywhere at the MAC.

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A simple way to push limits and see results is charting progress. Write down the weights and reps completed and push for more. Seeing those gains on paper and in the mirror are great ways to measure success. Also, don’t be afraid to work out with a partner. The Club offers personal training for as low as $27.50 per person for groups of four or more! Visit the website or call Paul Helfrich at 314-539-4453 or Courtney Hutt at 314-539-4495.

Weight Loss Challengers Share Success Stories Weight Loss Challengers Chris Lawhorn and Colin Tully have personal trainer Courtney Hutt to thank for their achievements. Both share their stories on how Hutt helped them shed pounds.

CHRIS AND TRACY LAWHORN Chris started talking about the MAC’s Weight Loss Challenge before Christmas last year, and his wife Tracy was initially reluctant.

However, it happened to be just the motivation both of them needed. The Lawhorns began incorporating Courtney Hutt’s structured classes such as Turbo Shred, Bosu and personal training into their schedules. “Courtney has been amazing,” says the couple. “She worked us hard but never pushed us past a point we could not handle.” At the end of the challenge, Chris was pronounced the winner, losing a total of 27.6 pounds.

Tracy came in third by losing 15.5 pounds. “This competition, along with the amazing support of Courtney, has been truly life changing.” Chris and Tracy both highly recommend next year’s challenge to fellow members.

COLIN TULLY For the past few years, Colin Tully wasn’t seeing the results he wanted after messing around in the gym. In July of 2015, Courtney Hutt came to the MAC and changed his life. They began working out two times a week. After a few months, Hutt suggested that Tully participate in the Weight Loss Challenge.

Tully switched from training twice a week to three times a week, using his “off” days to attend Hutt’s Turbo Shred or Bosu classes. Day by day, the pounds were shed.

Tully attributes his success to Hutt’s constant encouragement and drive.

“Courtney and her training is, without question, the best thing that ever happened to my fitness life,” says Tully.

“I highly recommend her to all members that need a fitness jumpstart.”

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Easter A ‘Hoppy’

at the Club!

The annual Easter celebrations at the Club were grand affairs with an Easter egg hunt, breakfast buffet and photos with the Easter Bunny at the West Clubhouse on March 26 and a live petting zoo, breakfast buffet, family photos and Easter Bunny photos at the Downtown Clubhouse on March 27.

Attendees had a wonderful time with friends and family while celebrating Easter.

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MAC Honors Six Women of Distinction On April 8, the Missouri Ballroom became a festive space as members and guests gathered for the annual Women of Distinction luncheon. CityArchRiver’s Executive Director, Maggie Hales, addressed the guests and KPLR’s Melanie

Moon called up each of the following honorees to receive their award: Batya Abramson-Goldstein, Tracy Hart, Christie Judd, Kathryn Love, Maureen Moore and Susan Trautman.

MELANIE MOON PRESENTS CITYARCHRIVER’S MAGGIE HALES.

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FROM L TO R: SUSAN TRAUTMAN, MAUREEN MOORE, KATHRYN LOVE, CHRISTIE JUDD, TRACY HART AND BATYA ABRAMSON-GOLDSTEIN WITH THEIR AWARDS.

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FYC Takes a New Look at Stan Musial This month the Forever Young Club checks out a new book about Stan Musial, written for kids but equally appealing to parents.

Stephanie Bearce, author of Stan Musial: From Donora, PA, to St. Louis, MO, and the Big Leagues presents Stan’s life through engaging text and rarely-seen images. Bearce is a writer and teacher who enjoys digging up STEPHANIE BEARCE little-known facts about people and places. Join the FYC at the West Clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. on May 20 to hear how the school-aged Stan spent his free time “chasing down balls in the outfield, and learning how to hit a curve ball.”

The FYC meets at the West Clubhouse every third Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. To learn more about the FYC or to join, visit the website or contact chair Jim O’Grady at 314-313-4316 or co-chair Jim Dodds at 314-991-0704.

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LoveU2Pieces Aids Families Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder LoveU2Pieces is committed to giving families living with autism spectrum disorders the time, support and opportunities they need to raise healthy, successful children in a strong, supportive environment.

LoveU2Pieces was founded in 2009 to focus on mediating the stressors related to living with autism spectrum disorders. Its inception was based on the belief that families who are living with autism will be more resilient if they stay connected to others and engage in respite and self-care. By providing the following, LoveU2Pieces hopes to make a positive difference in the lives of families living with autism: • Opportunities for children on the autism spectrum to develop skills in the areas of social interaction and leadership.

• Information and activities for parents of children on the autism spectrum that will support their efforts in raising their children in a strong, supportive environment.

• A forum for parents of children on the autism spectrum to connect and share concerns, difficulties, strategies and triumphs as they move through their journey.

LoveU2Pieces is a volunteer operated, community funded 501(c)3 charitable organization.

They are continually seeking community volunteers and donations to help families living with autism in the St. Louis region. Visit their website at www.LoveU2Pieces.org or call 314-952-5072.

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Throughout 2016 the CSC will help raise money for this and its two other chosen charities. To learn more about this year’s charities or to donate, contact CSC chairman Sam Hopmeier at 314-434-5266 or hopmeier@aol.com.

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AROUND THE CLUB

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Missouri Athletic Club Guest Policy F Spouses and their dependent children under age 25 have Club privileges with the permission of the primary member and are not subject to a guest fee.

F They must be listed as dependents in the Club records.

F All other family members are considered to be guests.

F All non-members are considered to be guests.

F Members are charged a $12 fee per guest per day for athletic facility use.

F Guests must be accompanied by the member and must be registered when entering any of the athletic facilities.

F Guests are limited to a maximum of 12 visits per year for athletic facility use.

F Members may bring guests for dining and social activities an unlimited number of times per year without a guest fee charge.

F Please be prepared to show picture ID when requested.

1903 Nears Final Completion Book a Mother’s Day reservation and enjoy the 1903 dining space!

As the 1903 adults-only space nears its opening, there is much to be celebrated and a lot of people to thank while the final touches are added to the space.

On April 6, the new bathrooms were brought back online and are fully functioning. The new and improved dining room will host its first event, Mother’s Day Brunch, on May 8.

Reservations are required to attend. Call 314-539-4490 to make a reservation.

To celebrate 1903’s near-completion, a few Club members will host private, pre-opening parties in the new space, which were purchased in support of the foundations at MAC auctions.

A private gathering will also be held in mid-May to honor and thank our members who proposed new members during the past eight months and those who joined as well as to showcase the Club to their guests. In June, we hope members will participate in small groups for Chef Grant’s table d’hôte offerings.

A resounding thank you goes out to all those members who made 1903 possible through their work, contributions and expertise. This new space will continue the Club’s legacy of offering social spaces for friendship and camaraderie. This is your bar. Enjoy it!

High School All-Star Games Return to the MAC St. Louis has a soccer tradition unlike any other in America. Gateway City soccer fans can catch a glimpse of the next generation of soccer stars on Friday, June 17 as the MAC once again hosts the High School Senior All-Star Soccer Games.

The games will be held at the Soccer Park in Fenton. Players are chosen by the Eastern Missouri High School Coaches Association.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this year’s games. For more information, contact Jim Wilson at 314-539-4488 or jwilson@mac-stl.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 6 p.m. – Girls game F 8 p.m. – Boys game $5 – Adults F $3 – Students F Tickets will be sold at the gate F Parking is $5

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Foundation Focus: Highlighting the Sports Foundation and Its Impact

By Director of Foundations, Cynthia Goudy The MAC Sports Foundation, a 501c3, honors excellence in sports not only in the Club but also in the St. Louis area. When members think of the Sports Foundation, they typically think about the Hermann Trophy Banquet and the Jack Buck Awards.

Both events are cornerstones on the MAC social calendar and recognize outstanding achievements in athletics. In addition, the Sports Foundation focuses many of its philanthropic efforts on community outreach initiatives. However, your dollars donated to the Sports Foundation go much farther than you may think. Recently, the Sports Foundation supported the following organizations: Legacies Alive, Special Olympics, and CityArch River. The Missouri Athletic Club has a wonderful tradition of giving both of one’s time and assets. The Sports Foundation is just one way you can support the Club and watch your donation impact the community and at the MAC. Another opportunity to support the Club through the Sports Foundation is the Club Within a Club (CWC), Charitable Society for Children (CSC). The CSC was started nearly 10 years ago. Mr. Sam Hopmeier, member since 2007, is the chair of the CSC. The mission of the CSC is simple: support other charities that help children in and around the St. Louis area.

Mr. Hopmeier has worked tirelessly over the years to ensure that the mission of the CSC is upheld and that the Missouri Athletic Club continues to reach out in the community and help others. He is a wonderful pillar of generosity at the Club and in the St. Louis community. Last year, the CSC donated nearly $30,000 to local

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children’s charities. This year, the CSC is impacting these three charities: The Maggie Welby Foundation, Lift for Life Academy and LoveU2Pieces.

Outside of the Sports Foundation, the MAC has launched a comprehensive philanthropy program, which raises money for our other two foundation as well: Foundation for the Arts and Preservation Foundation. Our strategy is coming together as we navigate a fundraising cycle that best benefits the Club. The months ahead are jam packed with opportunity to support one of the three foundations.

August has officially been renamed to Foundation’s Month at the MAC. It will highlight, educate and raise funds for each of these important causes.

Foundations Month will be in conjunction with the MAC’s largest fundraiser, the annual Foundations’ Golf Tournament. I look forward to educating our members and raising funds for three such wonderful missions. I also want to properly thank our members and donors who have committed to the Club. I look forward to our annual recognition event in February, the Foundations’ Gala.

For more than 100 years, the Missouri Athletic Club has boasted an outstanding reputation in the community. Supporting the foundations is just another way to help the MAC continue to leave a mark and a legacy in the St. Louis region for the next 100 years. Finally, if you are interested in including the MAC in your estate, please contact me at cgoudy@mac-stl.org.

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AROUND THE CLUB

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MAC Employees Become American Citizens On Friday, March 18, two MAC employees were sworn in as American citizens at the Missouri History Museum. Malika Elisova and her son Khamid, both from Russia, joined more than 50 immigrants during the ceremony. Join us in congratulating them on their achievement! Malika’s husband, Muradzhan and daughter Arzu hope to become citizens soon.

Memorial Day

CLUBHOUSE HOURS

DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE Hotel rooms and the front desk will remain open. All restaurants, the athletic department and the barbershop will be closed.

WEST CLUBHOUSE Fitness: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Gym: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Pro Shop: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tennis: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Hair Care: Closed Restaurant: Closed Snack Bar: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Pool: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Childcare: Closed All departments will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 with regular hours.

(TOP) THE HONORABLE PATRICIAL L. COHEN WITH KHAMID ELIZOV AS HE CELEBRATE HIS NEW CITIZENSHIP. (BOTTOM) SKIP BOWDERS, MURADZHAN ELISOV, THE HONORABLE PATRICIAL L. COHEN, MALIKA ELISOVA, VICTORIA JENKINS AND RICKI MCINTOSH.

Artist of the Month ELEANOR STUDE Eleanor Stude has painted with watercolors, acrylics and oils for more than 35 years.

Her career started under the direction of well-known artists in St. Louis and San Diego.

Stude has had many solo exhibits in St. Louis, San Fransisco and Washington D.C. She also spent six years in Florence, Italy, studying at various art institutes.

In the spring of 2001, she held her formal exhibit in the prestigious El Punto Galeria in Florence, Italy where Nobel Prize winners have exhibited. Her paintings hang in many homes throughout Europe and the United States and are all done on hand-stretched Italian canvases. Currently, she is working primarily with oils and has spent some years studying at Maryville University and Fontbonne University.

Stude’s paintings reflect her love of Italy, the south of France and Northern Michigan. Her wide range of subjects includes still lifes, florals, landscapes and portraits. Stude also works with decorators, providing commissioned work for private and commercial residences.

To purchase any work on display, contact Morgan Franke at 314-539-4438 or mfranke@mac-stl.org.

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Meet New Downtown Sous Chef, Amanda Haun Amanda Haun has lived in the St. Louis area off and on for about 10 years. Haun comes to the MAC with culinary experience on cruise ships, in hotels and restaurants.

Traveling has always been a part of her life whether for work or fun. For fun, Haun enjoys exploring nature and taking trips off the beaten path.

Most recently, she was a corporate traveling chef for a retirement com­ pany where she traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada training and supporting the company’s kitchens.

Join us in welcoming Amanda to the Club!

Staycation

WITH THE MAC

Skip the summer road trips and opt for a staycation at the MAC. From summer camp for the kids to fitness and athletic options for the parents, the Club offers something for the entire family.

The kids are off school for the summer and it’s the perfect time for family time! Where can families go for a fun yet active summer staycation in St. Louis? Your Missouri Athletic Club, of course!

The Club offers an unmatched variety of summer camp activities for children in grades K-5 from sports camp to specialty camps such as flag football, floor hockey, squash and basketball camps. While the kids are engaged, parents may utilize the Club’s weight rooms, swimming pool, cycling rooms, or fitness classes taught by licensed instructors. Post-workout, enjoy the soon-to-open adults-only 1903 bar and dining space at the West Clubhouse. When the weather’s nice, enjoy a round of golf at one of four courses, and the MAC’s new head golf pro, Maria Palozola, offers fabulous programs for kids and adults alike.

For a delicious bite to eat at the end of the day, bring the family for an enjoyable dinner at either the Stan Musial Grille or the Jack Buck Grille. The Club prides itself on hospitality, so make a reservation, sit back and enjoy!

Want to get out of the house for the night? Get away Mark your calendars for the upcoming MAC Happy by staying in one of the Downtown Clubhouse’s 75 Hours. In addition to serving up great drink specials, overnight guest rooms and enjoy all of the Club’s these events are a great opportunity to meet new onsite amenities. members and introduce friends and colleagues to the The Missouri Athletic Club is the perfect choice for Club. No reservations are required. a summer staycation. Offering something for everyone, the Club makes it a point to create the best membership West (Poolside) Downtown experience no matter what the season.

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Snapshots CAROL LAYTON, SUSIE CORLEY, LEE STEUBY AND SUZI MOORE PLAY BRIDGE AT THE WEST CLUBHOUSE.

PRESIDENT BRENT KANIECKI ADDRESSES ATTENDEES AT THE WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON ON APRIL 8.

JAMES KORNER AND DAUGHTER MAGGIE ROSE ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE WEST CLUBHOUSE BEFORE THE EASTER EGG HUNT! PHOTO CREDIT: KARI R. FREY, FREYTOGRAPHY

JAY RANDOPH JR., JAY RANDOLPH SR. AND JAY WILLIAMSON SPEAK AT THE GOLF KICKOFF ON MARCH 30.

MARILYN AND BOB DAVIS SMILE FOR THE CAMERA.

MARY BETH AND ED SMITH WITH THEIR SON, DAVID SMITH.

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THE SWOBODA, REILLY, HAYWOOD AND SUGGS FAMILIES ENJOY BREAKFAST BEFORE THE EASTER EGG HUNT AT THE WEST CLUBHOUSE. PHOTO CREDIT: KARI R. FREY, FREYTOGRAPHY

MAC THE MOOSE CELEBRATES CARDINALS OPENING DAY ON APRIL 11.

MELANIE MOON AND GOVERNOR REBEKAH KINGSTON POSE WITH HONOREE SUSAN TRAUTMAN AT THE WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON.

THE WEST CLUBHOUSE’S DINING ROOM GETS A MAKEOVER AS PART OF THE 1903 PROJECT.

MATT MORRIS, PRESIDENT-ELECT TROY ROBERTSON AND JOHN SALTER ENJOY THE GOLF SEASON KICKOFF ON MARCH 30.

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