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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.

To tour the space and reserve your date, call 314-539-4470 | 405 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102 | www.mac-stl.org www.facebook.com/MACWeddings

Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 SEPTEMBER 2017 Cherry Diamond STAFF Publisher – Mike Schoedel Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Amy Freeman Communications Coordinator – Emma Frey Design – Lilyann Rice General Manager – Wallace L. Smith

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

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ON SEPT. 21-24, THE MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB WILL PROUDLY COHOST THE 2017 WORLD SQUASH DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS. APPROXIMATELY 100 OF THE TOP PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR SQUASH PLAYERS IN THE WORLD WILL COMPETE IN ST. LOUIS.

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Features

6 Athletic Department Update 8 Member Spotlight 15 Hermann Trophy Watch Lists Announced

Departments

2 Upcoming Events 4 President’s Column 5 General Manager’s Column 7 Membership 10 Dining 12 Athletics

16 World Squash Doubles Championship 20 Building Improvement Special Section

18 Wellness 24 Catering & Hotel Highlights 26 Clubs Within the Club 30 Around the Club 32 MAC Past 33 Snapshots

SEE WHAT THE NUMBERS SAY ABOUT SQUASH

SURVEY SAYS …

F 15% of members reported participating in the MAC’s squash program F Members who participate in squash ranked the facilities and programs highly with most responses falling into the “very good” or “excellent” category.

F The most highly rated offerings were: 1. Professional staff; 2. Overall squash experience; 3. Ability to reserve court time; Court reservation process; Lessons; 4. Club tournaments; and 5. Junior program and men’s program

Sfrom TATS the Web

F At the time of print, 11,557 squash courts were booked through the website during the fiscal year.

F More than 40% of all court bookings are for squash.

F Following the member homepage, the Book a Squash Court page tends to be the most viewed page of the website.

This is attributed to other members wanting to see who is playing.

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>> upcoming events

September Pool’s Out for the Summer! (WE) MONDAY, SEPT. 4 Celebrate the end of the pool season with one last hurrah including a BBQ buffet, bounce houses, fun activities and more!

12-4 p.m.

Adults – $20 per person Children (5-12) – $15 per person

Speaker Series and Expo (DT) THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 Take some time for professional development.

Hear insightful presentations from business professionals and network at the lunch and expo. Invite friends and co-workers!

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. – Expo 11 a.m. – Lunch 12:30-1 p.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. – Speakers run concurrently Complimentary Expo and Speaker Series Optional gourmet lunch – $30

Golf Club Championship THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 Play a round of golf, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and win prizes! Open to all members.

1:30 p.m. $45 green fee (includes cart fee) Glen Echo Country Club

Sprint Triathlon (WE) SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 Compete in the annual triathlon consisting of a 300-yard swim, 12-mile bike ride and three-mile run.

6:30 a.m. $60 – Members $75 – Guests $100 per relay team

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Father/Son Banquet (DT) TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 Sons, fathers and grandfathers gather together for the annual Father/Son Banquet including dinner, magician and gift! This year will feature keynote speaker and St. Louis Blues Head Coach, Mike Yeo! 4-5 p.m. – Basketball 4-5:30 p.m. – Billiards, swimming 6 p.m. – Reception 6:30 p.m. – Dinner 7:15 p.m. – Program Adults – $36.95 plus service charge Children (ages 11 and under) – $19.95 plus service charge

Associates’ Rooftop Concert and Cocktails (DT) THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

World Squash Doubles Championship (DT & WE) THURSDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 21-24 The MAC and the Racquet Club of St. Louis will co-host the most prestigious squash doubles tournament in the world! Come watch the highest level of squash competition.

Tournament schedule will be posted online.

Rod & Gun Club Clay Target Championship Membership Appreciation FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

Join fellow Associate members on the Downtown Clubhouse rooftop for live music, drink specials and prizes! Invite friends and co-workers! Register in advance to receive a complimentary drink ticket.

6-9 p.m.

Recognize Rod & Gun Club members and shoot 100 targets at St. Louis Skeet and Trap Club followed by an awards presentation, appetizers and drinks. As a thank-you, admission is free for R&G Club members!

1 p.m. $65 per person

Ballroom Dance Lessons (DT)

Dr. Zhivegas Poolside Party (WE)

SEPT. 19, 26, OCT. 3, 10 OCT. 17, 24, NOV. 7, 14

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

Learn a variety of ballroom dance steps from professional instructor Lucy Fitzgerald!

6:30-9 p.m. $55 per person inclusive for Dance Club members $62.50 per person inclusive for non-Dance Club members

Rock out to Dr. Zhivegas while enjoying drinks, food and dancing.

6 p.m. – Doors open 7-10 p.m. – Concert $30 – Concert only $75 – Concert and open bar (pool deck only) Ages 21 and up.

October

Oktoberfest: Craft Beer and Brats Tasting (DT) THURSDAY, OCT. 5 Join brew masters for a craft beer tasting and specialty bratwurst!

6-9 p.m. $30 per person

Pigs and Pinot (WE) SATURDAY, OCT. 7 Over 45 varieties of Pinot Noir will be available to sample and Chef Grant will roast a whole pig!

1:30 p.m. $85 per person

Dogtown Tenors Cabaret Night (DT)

Trunk-R-Treat (WE)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11

Dress up for Halloween and decorate your vehicle! This annual fun evening includes a DJ/ magician, candy and “best-decorated” car contest! A la carte menu items will be available for an additional charge.

4-7 p.m. $15 per car À la carte menu optional

Attend an evening sponsored by the Charitable Society for Children, consisting of a threecourse dinner and a fun program including former MAC Governor Peter Dunne!

6:30 p.m. – Reception 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. – Concert $65 per person (a portion of the proceeds benefit the CSC)

Johnnie Walker Whisky Tasting (DT) THURSDAY, OCT. 26 Relax the evening away with samples of Johnnie Walker whisky, hors d’oeuvres and cigars! Sponsored by 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

The West Clubhouse pool will close for the season beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5. Lap lanes will be open for adults only. No lifeguard on duty; no children on the pool deck.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28

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.

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from the president What a great summer! The MAC was on the top of our family’s list of most frequent and most favorite places to visit – I hope it was the same for you! Summer is winding down, but we can start looking forward to the next wave of events and excitement at the MAC. Check out the rest of the Cherry Diamond for that extensive list.

It’s easy to get excited as the MAC just enjoyed one of its best fiscal years in many years. I want to extend my sincerest thanks to Wally and the MAC staff for a great year. These past 12 months have provided the necessary cash flow to replenish our working capital, address long-term liabilities, and prepare for necessary capital INVESTMENT for the next 12 months. It was a conscious decision by staff and the Board to spend very little on capital items this past year. Instead, the Board and staff utilized this past year to save money and carefully consider future investments based on the needs of our membership.

Here are a few highlights of FY 2017 and the plans for FY 2018: F The Board of Governors is close to Introducing a strategic plan that will actively be used to ensure our long-term financial health and growth for the Club. This was a major goal of Past President Robertson, and I have made it a priority to finish that effort in FY 2018.

F FY 2017 ended with a membership increase of 72 net New members. This is one of the highest membership increases in more than 11 years.

F FY 2017 operating activities generated more than $700,000 in net revenue, which provides Viable options for the Club in

addressing long-ignored assets.

F The strong membership activity and operations from FY 2017 created more than $2.0 million in positive cash flow.

F The strong cash flow in FY 2017 allowed the Club to meet all long-term financial obligations as well as improve its overall debt ratio.

F Our budget subcommittee and Finance Committee, made up of talented and Energized members, spent a considerable amount of time analyzing the results of FY 2017 as they drafted the budget for FY 2018.

For the first time, this budget process included input from our Planning Committee, which utilized the recent Survey and other feedback to provide recommendations on capital expenditures.

F After working with our Talented committees, the Board of Governors approved the FY 2018 budget. This budget includes a 2% dues increase that will take effect on your September statement. This increase averages about $3.73 per month for each Member (the actual increase ranges from $1.50 to $6.25).

This increase is necessary to continue our path towards financial strength, and it helps to offset the regular cost of living increases within our general operations.

F The FY 2018 budget also includes a 4% capital fee increase that will support a significant Effort to reinvest in our two locations. This increase averages $1.43 per month per member and will generate $70,000 annually towards capital improvements.

F Careful thought and dialogue were given to these increases. The Board is sensitive to our members’ financial commitment but

wants to ensure that we can sustain our path towards a better financial picture. We want to minimize the Need for larger dues increases in the future by prudently reinvesting in our locations, lowering our financial exposure, and providing quality operations.

F A substantial increase in our capital spending is planned for FY 2018. Specifically, you will see significant renovations in our fitness areas at both clubhouses. Spaces at both locations will be repurposed to facilitate new exercise classes. The parking lot at the West Clubhouse will receive a much-needed facelift. In FY 2017, we were intentionally less active in capital spending to help build our savings and address our long-term liabilities.

We are using FY 2018 to start addressing those priorities that were identified in our strategic planning process. These efforts will continue to Transform and solidify our platinum Club.

Our Board is excited to keep the positive momentum from FY 2017 going. Through our strategic planning process, we have given thoughtful consideration to our members’ wishes and the Club’s needs for the future.

We believe the budget for FY 2018 provides a pathway to start reinvesting in both locations.

Not everyone will get what they want, but the overall result from this new investment will reaffirm the quality and character of the Club.

This is going to be FUN. Thank you for the opportunity to be here during these exciting times!!

Mike Schoedel, President Missouri Athletic Club

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Our Board is excited to keep the positive momentum from FY 2017 going. Through our strategic planning process, we have given thoughtful consideration to our members' wishes and the Club’s needs for the future.

We believe the budget for FY 2018 provides a pathway to start reinvesting in both locations."

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from the general manager Recently, you’ve heard a lot from Club leaders about the MAC’s financials, foundations and upcoming capital projects. These are all very important aspects of the Club that deserve attention. However, the lifeblood of this Club is its people: members and staff. Our staff share the same love for MAC as its members; the positive attitudes, smiling faces and years of dedicated service are just a few of the indicators. I’m dedicating this column to recognizing a few of our hardworking, funloving, dedicated staff.

Emma Frey in our Communication Department recently said to me, “Everything at the MAC runs so seamlessly. It’s crazy to think about how many people are doing their jobs well to make that happen.” She compared it to the gears on a clock moving separately but together to make the clock function perfectly, and she’s right. Another comparable aspect of that analogy is that usually the gears of a clock are unseen, but functioning well nonetheless, which is true for many of our staff.

Behind-the-scenes, our Human Resources department led by Chris Maurer annually plans two employee appreciation events. The Employee Service Awards are held in the spring. During the summer, most recently in August, an Employee Appreciation event is held. For this year’s event, on Chris’ staff, Rachel and Courtney planned a BBQ for staff in the MAC parking garage followed by tickets to the Cardinals game from the Brew House Rooftop in Ballpark Village. Below is a photo of some of the staff who attended. As you can see, that great spirit of camaraderie exists not

only between our members, but amongst our staff as well. Also, thanks to all the Governors who took the time to join us and show their appreciation.

I also want to recognize our Human Resources department for offering a stellar wellness program for our staff. The North American Association of Club Athletic Directors (NACAD) recently awarded the MAC the Employee Program of the Year award for our great wellness program, Vitality. This is a tremendous accomplishment and testament to the benefits we offer our staff.

Another notable accomplishment goes out to Pam Roth, our Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting and the great team of people that she leads – Mindy, Cory, Crystal, and Heather. I’m not exaggerating when I say that she keeps our books perfectly. Our adjusters and auditors haven’t had to make an adjusting entry in more than three years. Also, special thanks to Heather for handling all our billing issues as eloquently and professionally as she does with a smile and great attitude.

As you read through this issue, you’ll see many highlights on upcoming capital projects.

Did you know that the work for most of these projects is done in-house by our awesome facilities staff? We outsource to selected vendors as needed, but for the most part, Skip Bowders, our Facilities and Engineering Manager acts as orchestrator and employs his multi-talented staff of carpenters, electricians, engineers, HVAC technicians, etc. to complete our projects. Think about this for a minute: This summer, we installed a new Hermann Trophy display in the lobby of the Downtown

Clubhouse. Mike Lotz, a skilled carpenter, made the new display with wood from June 2017 seamlessly match the existing wood from 1916! I challenge you to take a close look at the display and see if you can determine the difference. It’s incredible work. From large projects to small projects such as the Hermann Trophy display or coat room in the lobby, our facilities staff makes every attempt to preserve the historic architecture and early 1900s period feel of the MAC. Whenever I look at a completed project and I tell Skip that he did a great job, he always replies that he didn’t do it; it was his staff. They are a great team. Thank you, Skip, Ricki, Mike, Chris, Edin, Dennis, Luther, Darryl, Brian, William, Ian, Hajro, Igor, and Joe! I can’t stop there. As I write this column, today, we celebrated Betty Hine’s 40th anniversary at the Club. That is truly more than a lifetime for many of our staff. In January, we’ll celebrate Pam Evans who has hospitably served the Club for more than 33 years, as she prepares to retire and take on new adventures. Thirty-six staff members have worked for the MAC for more than 20 years, and eight have worked at the Club for more than 30 years! These great people share your love for the Missouri Athletic Club, and their passion makes this a great place for you to enjoy.

During the 2017 fiscal year, we set records in almost every area of the Club. Our membership count is growing, our revenue is growing, and our camaraderie growing – stronger than ever. This is an awesome place because it’s comprised of awesome people who love the Club. We’re all excited for the upcoming fiscal year, which promises a plethora of new projects and new offerings for our members. Please join me in thanking our staff who do their jobs so well and ensure that everything runs seamlessly like the gears of a clock.

See you at the Club!

Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club STAFF ENJOY MAC CAMARADERIE AT EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY. Cherry Diamond F SEPT 2017 F 5

from the athletic director While summer may officially be winding down, this momentum is carrying into the fall. It’s an exciting time to be a member.

Thank you to all members who completed the survey earlier this year. We’ve heard that our fitness and athletic offerings are a priority to you, and we’re striving to continuously provide the best programs and facilities. Our latest goal is to renovate and install upgrades in the athletic and fitness departments at both clubhouses.

By the time this magazine is published, we’ll be putting the finishing touches on one of many things to come. At the Downtown Clubhouse, the space previously used to house the golf simulator is being renovated into a functional training space.

The renovation should be done in early September. Immediately after completing that project, we’ll begin renovating the space previously used for Judo on the 11th floor.

It is being converted into a state-of-the-art group exercise and training space. Following that project, we’re planning a complete renovation of the Downtown Clubhouse’s weight room with a variety of new equipment and more training space.

Plans are also underway for the West Clubhouse. The Planning Committee and its task forces are meeting regularly to review the results of the membership survey and develop a plan that aligns with what you want and expect for our clubhouses. Some of the projects being considered include dedicated rooms for spinning, yoga, and Pilates; a functional training space; expanded weight room; and improved racquetball area.

The goal is to initiate projects that align with members’ wants vocalized through the membership survey. We want to ensure that the MAC is meeting all of your needs. As other local clubs and fitness centers make improvements and build new facilities, we intend to stay competitive and more attractive than ever. Many of the fitness projects coming in the next few years are expected to attract future members and be a huge benefit to existing members.

In addition to these exciting projects, the MAC is co-hosting the World Squash Championship Doubles Tournament in September and possibly a professional racquetball tournament in late November. For the September tournament, approximately

100 of the top squash professionals in the world will compete in St. Louis at the MAC and Racquet Club. This is great for the Club and for growth of the sport in St. Louis and the Midwest. The previous tournament was hosted in Chicago, and Chicago hopes it will return for the next tournament to keep this growing sport in the Midwest. Check out the feature story on pages 16-17 to learn more about this prestigious tournament, and plan to attend and see the highest level of competition for this sport. We’ll share more information about the upcoming racquetball tournament as those details are finalized.

Finally, I’m looking forward to our awesome fall programming for basketball leagues and racquet sports to start back up again. It was truly a spectacular summer, and I’m excited to see how this momentum continues in the following months.

See you at the Club,

Jeff Tuhro Athletic Director

LEFT: 3D RENDERING OF THE NEW FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SPACE ON 5M. RIGHT: 3D RENDERING EXAMPLE OF THE NEW FITNESS EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE 11TH FLOOR.

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>> membership

Welcome NEW MEMBERS FROM JULY! Alton, Julia (Sam) was proposed by Kevin Landy.

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Bagy, Richard (Julia) of Cushman Wakefield was proposed

by Dean Pilcher.

Brosseau, David (Angela) of Keller Williams was proposed

by Dave Davis.

Chollet, Catherine (Todd) was proposed by Kevin Albritton.

Dougherty, Max of Monsanto was proposed by John Duchardt.

Farfan, Carlos of CBRE, Inc. was proposed by Norm Toon.

Gearhart, Michael of UMSL was proposed by Kyle Jacobsmeyer.

Glarner, Brian (Susan) of Enterprise Bank and Trust was proposed by Steve Albart.

Gore, Gabriel (Nichole) of Dowd Bennett LLP was proposed by Megan Heinsz.

Killeen, James Patrick of Lockton Companies was proposed by Timothy Hornof.

The MAC does not limit members’ use to a single golf course. Instead, the Club provides local and national golf options to members in a variety of ways. Check out the five golf courses located nationally below: F Glen Echo Country Club, Normandy, Mo. | 314-382-5780 | gecc.org F The Legends, Eureka, Mo. | 636-938-6295 | thelegendsgolf.com F Panther Creek Country Club, Springfield, Ill. | 217-546-4431 panthercreekcc.com F St. Clair Country Club, Belleville, Ill. | 618-398-3402 F Sunset Hills Country Club, Edwardsville, Ill. | 618-656-8088 sunsethillscountryclub.com

Koplar, Ashley (Sam) was proposed by Kristin Pantanella.

Mantovani, Mark (Patricia) of Ansira was proposed by Joe Ambrose.

Nixon, Jeremiah of Circuit Attorney’s Office was proposed

by Nathan Stonner.

Paul, James (Rachel) of Ogletree Deakins Law Firm was proposed by Kip Bilderback.

Rose, Cory of BDC Marketing was proposed by James Ryan.

Smith, Tim (Ana-Teresa) of PatriotCommCleaning LLC was proposed by Jim Sheets.

Sorkin, Harlan (Annelle) of Common Place Holdings LLC was proposed by Bob Graves.

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Stephens, Bradley (Tiffany) of Renew Transfer was proposed by Barth Holohan.

Thomas, James (Leslie) of Wiese USA was proposed by Danny Stricker.

Tocco, Joe (Megan) of SVP Development was proposed

by Brian McHugh.

Tune, Trevor of Capital Innovators was proposed by Benjamin Reifschneider.

Wegmann, Chris (Erin) of Accenture was proposed by Bob Bax. Westphale, Mark (Laura) of Realogy was proposed by Brian Gill.

LEADING Proposer

Congratulations to Governor Tim Powers for continuing to lead with four new members in 2017!

Join the leader board by proposing new members.

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An Army Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and owner of Patriot Commercial Cleaning, new member Timothy Smith shares how he has found a new and welcoming home at the MAC.

MEMBERSpotlight: T I M O T H Y

S M I T H

Q You just joined the Club! What made you interested in membership?

A In 2008, I spoke about my Mission Continues Fellowship at the West Clubhouse with Governor Eric Greitens. I remember being nervous, but I was very impressed with how supportive, encouraging, and generous all the MAC members were towards us during our presentation. Nine years later, Jim Sheets gave a presentation for us at the Veterans Business Resource Center. He was raising funds to support the Fisher House that helps wounded veterans. Seeing how passionate Jim was about helping the Fisher House and my previous experience at the MAC helped guide me to becoming a member myself and be around like-minded people.

Q How have you gotten involved?

A I have been playing basketball on Wednesday mornings, which has been a great experience. I was getting bored doing the same workout routines so this provides me with a different outlet. I also attended the Military History Club event that hosted an outstanding guest speaker that served in Vietnam.

Q Do you plan on utilizing both clubhouses?

A I do plan on using both clubhouses. I hire many veterans that work around the downtown area, and we also clean many facilities in West County. This provides me the opportunity to work out at the location where I am going to do business for that day.

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Q Do you plan to host any meetings or events at the Club?

A I do plan on hosting a few events. Both of the clubhouses are great facilities with exceptional staff.

Q What is one aspect of the Club that has stood out to you since joining?

A One thing I really missed when leaving the military was the bonds you get to build with other people while serving. I have been extremely impressed with the camaraderie of all the members who attend the MAC. How open and welcoming everyone is really sticks out, and that is something the MAC and its members should be very proud of.

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TASTE TOUR

Shares a Sample of Club Life

On Aug. 10, the Club hosted its first Taste & Tour event to give prospective members a taste of the MAC membership experience.

Members and their guests started the evening in the 1903 dining room with drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Guests learned

ASSOCIATES’ Rooftop Concert and Cocktails THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

6-9 p.m.

Downtown Clubhouse Register online or call 314-539-4438.

more about the MAC by speaking with key staff at various information tables and participating in a guided tour of the West Clubhouse. They finished the evening in the 1903 bar.

(TOP) CHEF GRANT AND HIS TEAM ENSURED AN IMPRESSIVE HORS D’OEUVRES PRESENTATION. (ABOVE) GUESTS INQUIRE WITH STAFF AT A VARIETY OF INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS; WEST CLUBHOUSE MANAGER, DARRIN HARNETIAUX LEADS GUESTS ON A TOUR OF THE CLUB; L TO R: JAKE GRIMES, MICAH MILLS, REBECCA MILLER AND KATIE REED ENJOY THE EVENING TOGETHER.

Join fellow Associate members on the Downtown Clubhouse rooftop for live music, drink specials, hors d’oeuvres, games and prizes. Invite friends and co-workers! Register in advance to receive a complimentary drink ticket.

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>> dining

JACK BUCK Grille N E W S

GELSO ROSSO

BASILICATA - Indicazione Geografica Pr Tipologia Vino Rosso

DOWNTOWN

Denominazione Basilicata Igt Vitigno Aglianico 100%

Wines of the Quarter

Prima annata prodotta 2003 Provenienza delle Uve Monticchio Bagni - Rionero in Vulture (PZ) Altitudine dei vigneti 400/450 m. slm Sistema di allevamento Cordone speronato bilaterale

Dine in the Jack Buck Grille during the months of September, October and November, and enjoy these wines by the glass or by the bottle.

DensitĂ di impianti 3500 - 4500 ceppi per ettaro

GELSO ROSSO

Tenuta I Gelsi Gelso Rosso | 9 glass or 34 bottle

BASILICATA - Indicazione Geografica Pr Description Red wine

Grown in volcanic ash lapilli and chalk clays, this red wine was initially harvested in 2003 then refined in stainless steel tanks for around six months.

Appellation Basilicata Igt Grape Aglianico 100%

Antonutti Friulano | 9 glass or 34 bottle

First harvest 2003

Offering a deep straw yellow color, this white wine exhibits flowery feelings and typical varietal notes such as bitter almonds. A clean palate unfolds with remarkable feelings of freshness.

Vineyard Monticchio Bagni - Rionero in Vulture (PZ) Vineyards’ altitude 400/450 m. a.s.l.

Training system Bilateral cordon spur Plant density

- 4500 vines per hectare View menus and make dining reservations online at mac-stl.org > Dining > Downtown3500Dining.

BASILICATA

Date Nights

Azienda Agricola Ofanto Srl C.da Paduli Monticchio Bagni | 85028 Rio BASILICATA - ITALY Tel +39 0972 080289 | Fax +39 0972 080 info@tenutaigelsi.com | www.tenutaigelsi

Treat your significant other to a relaxing dinner and live music from 7-10 p.m. in the Jack Buck Grille! New Sous Chef Giuliano Zanti will prepare special Italian dishes to compliment the evening. Check out the following dates and bands lined up: F Saturday, Sept. 9: Arben Kachaj F Saturday, Oct. 28: Tom Kelly F Saturday, Nov. 25: Larry Wilks ABOVE: TOM KELLY CROONS AWAY. 10 F Cherry Diamond F SEPT 2017

WOMEN & LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

WOMEN & LEADERSHIP

PICCIONE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

WEST CLUBHOUSE

Specials

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2017

ToO wEirD bRewS This project has proven to be a great success! Every Thursday night features a coursed-out dinner off the grill on the 1903 patio paired with one of Chef Grant and Sous Chef Darry’s weird brews. $19.03 per person. Check out some of the creative concoctions below: F Squeeze Me Baby – Pineapple and salted lime pale ale F Purple Reign – Pomegranate Hibiscus flower wheat ale F Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Budapest Pickled Plums – Hungarian pepper plum cider F Kokomo – Mango papaya dry hopped ale F Pucker Up Buttercup – Kiwi honey suckle sour ale F Beet Down – Red ale high alcohol ale F Don Ho – Champagne grape and basil lightly carbonated wine F Fig and Cherry Cider ABOVE: CHEF GRANT AND SOUS CHEF DARRY’S SQUEEZE ME BABY, A PINEAPPLE AND LIME SALTED PALE ALE.

1903 Happy Hour All summer long (ending Sept. 22), enjoy happy hour Monday-Friday from 4-6 p.m.

F $4 well cocktails F $2 domestics F $5 house wines F Wings and toasted ravioli 50% off

A Conversation with Noemi Neidorff Civic Leader

As a child during the Hungarian Revolution, Noemi will discuss her escape to freedom, the importance of liberty in her life and how it has influenced her outlook on philanthropy.

Missouri History Museum 11:00 a.m. Networking and Light Snacks Bank of America Atrium 11:30 a.m. Discussion Lee Auditorium

Marylen Mann, founder of OASIS, will facilitate the conversation with Noemi.

Event Emcee: Debra Hollingsworth

$20/person Reservations required by Monday, October 23.

Visit us online or call 314.529.9631.

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

NOTE: Beginning Sept. 5, all restaurants at the West Clubhouse will be closed on Sundays.

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JUNIOR TEAM

tennis

The MAC had another successful summer on the St. Louis Junior Team Tennis Circuit. Several of the teams either won their respective district or finished as the runner-up. The MAC set a personal record with twelve teams and had more than 100 kids competing across the St. Louis area against other local clubs. See the results below: F F F F F

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10 U green runner-up 10 U intermediate district champs 10 U beginner district semifinalists 12 U advanced district winners 12 U advanced finished top 4 in the district 12 U intermediate finished top 4 in the district 14 U silver district semifinalists 14 U gold district finalists 14 U advanced district/section champs and are traveling to Florida for nationals in September 18 gold district semifinalists 18 advanced district champs and finish

RIGHT: MARGARET JUNKER'S 18 ADVANCED TEAM WON THE DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP!

RACQUETBALL in Full Swing for Fall All racquetball leagues are held at the West Clubhouse.

SINGLES LEAGUE

F Tuesday night F Level A and B F 7-8:30 p.m.

F Wednesday night F Level C and D F 6-7:30 p.m.

DOUBLES LEAGUE

F Thursday night F All levels F 4-5:30 p.m.

KING OF THE COURT F Thursday night F 5:30 p.m.

PRIVATE LESSONS

F $55 per hour with Dave Schwent Contact Dave Schwent at dschwent@mac-stl.org for more information or to enter leagues.

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JR. TENNIS | FA L L S E S S I O N O N E Sept. 5-Oct. 21

TOTS TENNIS (AGES 5-7)

VARSITY TENNIS (HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS)

F Monday from 4-5 p.m. | $120 members;

$155 guests* F Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. | $140 members; $180 guests* F Friday from 4-5 p.m. | $140 members; $180 guests* F Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. | $140 members; $180 guests*

F Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. | $210 members; $275 T-participants F Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. | $210 members; $275 T-participants F Both days | $380 members; $500 T-participants F Match play offered on Saturdays from 1:30-3 p.m. | Members $10 per time; Guests $15 per time

FUTURE STARS (AGES 8-10)

HIGH PERFORMANCE

F Monday from 4-5 p.m. | $120 members;

$155 guests* F Friday from 4-5 p.m. | $140 members; $180 guests* F Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. | $140 members; $180 guests*

INTERMEDIATE (AGES 11-14)

F Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. | $140 members; $180 guests* F Friday from 5-6 p.m. | $140 members; $180 guests*

TOURNAMENT GREEN (AGES 9-12)

Must have completed orange ball USTA or be evaluated by a MAC tennis pro.

F Tuesday from 4:30-6 p.m. | $210 members; $275 guests* F Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. | $210 members; $275 guests* F Friday from 5-6:30 p.m. | $210 members; $275 guests* F Any two days | $380 members; $500 guests* F Match play offered on Saturdays from 3-4:30 p.m.

Members $10 per time; guests $15 per time

F Monday from 5-7 p.m. | $240 members; $310 T-participants F Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. | $280 members; $360 T-participants F Both days | $510 members; $660 T-participants F Match play offered on Saturdays from 1:30-3 p.m.

Members $10 per time; Guests $15 per time

PEAK PERFORMANCE

F Monday from 5-7 p.m. | $240 members; $310 T-participants F Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. | $280 members; $360 T-participants F Thursday from 5-7 p.m. | $280 members; $360 T-participants F Any two days | $510 members; $660 T-participants F All three days | $700 members; $910 T-participants F Match play offered on Saturdays from 1:30-3 p.m.

Members $10 per time; Guests $15 per time

*Guests may participate in one session only.

Register online from the Junior Tennis page.

Private Golf Lessons and Club Fittings MAC golf pro, Maria Palozola, offers private golf lessons along with assistant professional Jason Hyatt. To book lessons, visit stlouisgolflessons.com and use password MACGOLFSTAR to access the MAC member portal.

Maria is also a certified Callaway Golf staff member and offers custom fittings that are tailored to the body and swing. To set up a club or equipment fitting, contact Maria at 314-440-9082 or mpalozola@mac-stl.org.

To book lessons, visit stlouisgolflessons.com and use password MACGOLFSTAR to access the MAC member portal.

MACtivites Resume in October Drop off the kids for a fun Friday night of games, sports, music, crafts and monthly movie nights (for all ages)!

F 5:30-8:30 p.m.

F Drop off children up to age four in childcare F Children ages 5-12 gather in the gym

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NOTE: Parents MUST sign children in and come back to sign children out.

Children will not be allowed to leave without being signed out by a parent.

No pre-registration is required, but MACtivities may be limited once capacity is reached at either location.

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SPORTS Shorts DOWNTOWN POOL The Downtown Clubhouse pool is open for lap swimming the following days and times.

F Monday-Friday: 4 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

F Sunday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Water aerobics runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:15-9 a.m. Stay fit and flexible with a class that’s easy on the joints! Call 314-539-4434 for more information.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS L TO R: MATT SCHNEIDER, MIKE EVELER, DUSTIN WARREN, MIKE MILEUSNIC, CAPTAIN DREW WECKBACH, BOB SULLIVAN AND DAVE WENZEL.

Weckbach Leads Team to Victory at Summer League Championship Game The summer basketball league at the Downtown Clubhouse concluded on Tuesday, Aug. 15 with the championship game.

The winner of the open league was the team captained by Drew Weckbach.

They beat the team captained by Sean Connolly 74-61 in the championship game to finish the season with a record of 9-1. Matt Scoggins (Team Garavaglia) led the league in scoring with an average of 27.3 points per game (PPG). Dustin Warren (Team Weckbach) finished second with 26.9 PPG, Nathan Stonner (Team Jacobsmeyer) finished third with 26.0 PPG, John Ortwerth (Team Evans) finished fourth with 25.7 PPG, and Daniel Clinard (Team Hippler) finished fifth with 24.4 PPG to round out the top five in scoring.

Fall leagues begin the week of Sept. 11.

Sign up online from Athletics > Basketball.

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The MAC offers private lessons for youth! To inquire about lessons, contact Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 or rschneider@mac-stl.org.

ONE-ON-ONE KICKBOX TRAINING World kickboxing champion Dan Isaac offers 30- and 60-minute privates sessions and packages. He also instructs Fighting Fit on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Thursdays at noon at the Downtown Clubhouse. Contact Courtney Hutt with any questions at 314-539-4495.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT HOURS Labor Day The Downtown Athletic Department will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4 due to the Labor Day holiday. It will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Fall/Winter Hours Downtown Athletic Department fall/ winter hours take effect on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

F Monday-Friday: 4 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

F Sunday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

MAC

HERMANN TROPHY Watch Lists Announced

Prior to the start of the college soccer season, United Soccer Coaches and the Missouri Athletic Club announced the 61 NCAA Division I players named to the 2017 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch Lists.

The MAC Hermann Trophy is the most prestigious individual award in college soccer and is presented annually to the most outstanding male and female players of the year. This year’s winners will be announced Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.

Florida Gulf Coast University senior Albert Ruiz and University of Maryland junior Gordon Wild were MAC Hermann Trophy finalists a year ago, and they lead a group of 31 players on the Men’s Watch List for the upcoming 2017 season.

Fourteen of the 31 players were United Soccer Coaches' All-Americans in 2016, including senior teammates Tomas Hilliard-Arce and Foster Langsdorf from back-to-back national champions Stanford University.

A total of 30 players are included on the Women’s Watch List, headlined by 2016 finalist Andi Sullivan and four previous national champions: Florida State goalkeeper Cassie Miller, University of Southern California defender Ally Prisock and Penn State teammates Emily Ogle and Frannie Crouse.

Fifteen semifinalists will be named for both the men’s and women’s MAC Hermann Trophy near the end of the college season based on voting by NCAA Division I coaches. From those candidates, three finalists will ultimately be placed on the ballot for the coveted award.

To keep up with the latest MAC Hermann Trophy news go to machermanntrophy.org and follow on Facebook and @HermannTrophy on Twitter.

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BEST in the WORLD

Prestigious Squash Tournament. Elite Players. Fierce Competition.

Every two years, the best squash professionals and amateurs in the world gather in one city to compete for the title of World Champion. This year, those players are competing at the Missouri Athletic Club and the Racquet Club of St. Louis in September.

MAC Director of Squash, Adam Bews is thrilled that not only is this prestigious tournament returning to the Midwest (it was held in Chicago in 2015, and slated for Toronto for 2017), but it’s going to be hosted on his home turf. He will also compete in it for the first time, representing his home country of Scotland. “This is the most prestigious doubles squash tournament in the world,” says Bews.

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L-R: MIKE PUERTAS, ADAM BEWS, MATT JENSON AND ALEX INGHAM

L-R: ADAM BEWS, MATT JENSON AND BERNARDO SAMPER

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To have the World Championships coming to St. Louis was beyond something I could have imagined. Since coming to St. Louis, I have been amazed by the MAC’s members' support of the sport. It really is second to none. I am so happy for all involved that we were able to secure this event, and I can’t wait to bring the highest level of doubles in the world to their doorstep.”

—Adam Bews MAC Director of Squash

The World Squash Doubles Championship is uniquely competitive from other squash events. Each doubles team must consist of two players from the same country, which often prevents the two best players from teaming up.

For example, Manek Mathur from India who is ranked #1 in the world will play with a #40 ranked player from India. “It levels the playing field and makes the matches really exciting,” says Bews.

Every country is guaranteed one team in the tournament, except for England and the United States who are guaranteed two teams. Once all the countries have had an opportunity to apply, if space allows for more teams, then a ranking point system determines additional teams. For example, if a country that is only allotted one team has multiple teams enter, the team with the highest ranking may compete. Players earn points by competing in tournaments throughout the year, which determines their rank. The men’s tournament is guaranteed 32 teams; the women’s 16 and the mixed doubles 16. “Players do not need to qualify to enter the tournament,” says Bews, “but must simply enter along with someone else from their own country. We speak to other pros, and enter as a team.” Bews will compete with Greg McArthur in the men’s tournament and Wendy Maitland in the mixed doubles’ tournament. If space permits, Alex Ingham, the MAC’s Assistant Director of Squash hopes to compete for England. Bews is excited to share that many MAC members such as Mark Gaertner, Keith Vidal, Will Springer, John Pruett, Pat Dolan and John Pennington will compete in the amateur event with around 15 local teams. Around 40-50 amateur teams from around the world will play.

The tournament begins on Thursday, Sept.

21 and runs through the evening of Sunday, Sept. 24. The squash courts at both the West Clubhouse and Downtown Clubhouse will be utilized during the tournament along with courts at the Racquet Club of St. Louis. “The pros and amateurs will play across all four courts,” notes Bews. “So, there will be plenty of opportunities to watch.”

Approximately 80 teams comprised of 120 professionals and 100 amateurs will compete in the tournament. The competition is broken up into men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles’ categories as well as by age (40+, 50+, 60+ and 70+). The men’s event has a winner’s purse of $40,000. The ladies event boasts a $25,000 purse, and the mixed event a $15,000 purse.

As far as specific teams to watch, Bews noted that Clyde Leach and John Russell will fight to retain their championship title from two years ago. Though, Matt Jenson and Scott Arnold from Australia will be strong competition.

Bews encourages members to come experience the highest level of squash competition in the world. “To have the World Championships coming to St. Louis was beyond something I could have imagined,” he says. “Since coming to St. Louis, I have been amazed at the support of squash from the MAC members and Racquet Club. It really is second to none. I am so happy for all involved that we were able to secure this event, and I can’t wait to bring the highest level of doubles in the world to their doorstep.”

Once available, schedules for the pro and amateur events will be posted on the MAC’s website.

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FITBits

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Optimal Performance Training for Basketball This off-season program will consist of agility work, speed training, core conditioning, plyometrics, flexibility, and injury prevention.

SPRINT TRIATHLON The race will be comprised of relay teams with each member completing a leg of the race. The triathlon consists of a 300-yard swim, 12-mile bike ride, and a three-mile run. Register online.

F Saturday, Sept. 9 F 6:30 a.m.

F West Clubhouse

F Begins Oct. 3 and runs for eight weeks F Tuesday at 4 p.m.

F $120 for eight-week session F Ages 10-14 Sign up online. Please contact Paul Helfrich 314-539-4453 or email phelfrich@mac-stl.org with any questions.

Visit the MAC website and click on the main calendar.

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Don’t forget to check out the latest massage offerings online!

Here are just a few of the amazing services the MAC’s wellness team offers: Swedish F Deep Tissue F Rehabilitative F Myofascial Cupping F Reiki F Pre-Natal F Hot Stone F And more!

Visit the MAC website and click on Wellness > Massage Therapy > Schedule a Massage to view the new offerings!

BODY FAT TESTING Laura Dobelman of Body Fat Test will provide body fat testing to Club members. Get tanked and receive the most accurate results!

Body fat testing participants are completely submerged in a heated water tank and will receive a four-page personalized body fat analysis that includes body fat percentage, lean mass percentage, target body fat percentage for optimal health, resting metabolic rate, caloric expenditure by exercise and detailed history of previous body fat testing.

F Downtown: Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

F West: Thursday, Oct. 19 from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tests are $55 and re-tests are $35 (if previously tested with Laura, check in to see your updated number).

Register at either fitness desk.

Call 314-539-4453 with any questions.

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CONSTRUCTING a lasting legacy

For more than 100 years, the Missouri Athletic Club has been building, renovating and expanding to ensure the Club’s facilities are the go-to place for athletic, dining, and social activities.

The Missouri Athletic Club is unique from other private clubs in many ways, but one factor that frequently stands out is its two locations. Since 1995, when the MAC acquired the Town and Country Racquet Club, it boasts two clubhouses. Last year, the Downtown Clubhouse celebrated the 100th anniversary of opening its doors.

The West Clubhouse was built in 1975.

Both clubhouses have undergone major expansions and renovations through the years to stay relevant and accommodate members’ wants and needs and thrive as a prime destination for socializing, dining, athletics, and family functions.

In recent years, a few large upgrades took place at both clubhouses. At the Downtown Clubhouse, a $2.4 million energy-efficient retrofit of the HVAC system took place in conjunction with Set the PACE St. Louis, and the hotel room renovation project was kicked off with a large block of rooms. The West Clubhouse saw the expansion and

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renovation of the 1903 bar, dining room, outdoor patio and lobby. On a smaller scale, the childcare center was completely redesigned and upgraded.

Following these projects, the Board made a prudent decision to forego any major capital improvements during the 2017 fiscal year. Instead, a survey was conducted to better understand members’ future wants for the Club. Now, the 2018 fiscal year is kicking off with a new strategic plan and some exciting new projects that align with the results of the membership survey.

DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE

THE GOLF SIMULATOR ROOM DURING DEMOLITION.

3D RENDERING OF THE NEW FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SPACE ON 5M.

THE CEILING WAS RAISED ALLOWING FOR A LARGER, MORE OPEN SPACE.

One of the key initiatives resulting from the survey is the expansion and renovation of the fitness facilities at both clubhouses.

By the time of publication, the renovation of the room previously housing the golf simulator on 5M at the Downtown Clubhouse will be nearly complete. The space will reopen as a functional training space. This newly remodeled space will be used for group classes and personal training sessions.

Another project slated to be completed by mid-November is the renovation of the fitness space on the 11th floor of the Downtown Clubhouse. Once redone, it will serve as a functional training and group exercise space. “With cutting-edge fitness equipment, be on the lookout for new challenging and fun group-based classes to be added to the schedule, including TRX and high intensity interval training,” says Downtown Clubhouse Fitness Manager, Courtney Hutt.

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With cutting-edge fitness equipment, be on the lookout for new challenging and fun group-based classes to be added to the schedule, including TRX and high intensity interval training.” ­ — Downtown Clubhouse Fitness Manager, Courtney Hutt

THIS SPACE IS READY FOR A MAKEOVER!

A 3D RENDERING OF THE NEW FITNESS EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED.

will improve ventilation in the fitness area, the billiards room, the Member Lounge and the Apollos’ practice room, which will eventually be renovated to include a library.

In 2015, the MAC began renovating hotel rooms that had been unusable for many years. The goal is to eventually renovate all of the hotel rooms, and the Club is tackling this initiative three rooms at a time. While three rooms are taken offline for a 60-90-day

renovation period, three newly renovated rooms are brought back into use.

WEST CLUBHOUSE

Steve Burns of V Three Studios LLC, the architect behind the West Clubhouse’s expansion and renovation of the 1903 bar and dining room, was recently re-hired to help repurpose space at the West Clubhouse to expand fitness offerings. He is working closely with Governor Tim Powers who leads the West Clubhouse task force and unites the sub task forces comprised of members representing various disciplines and offerings. In response to the member survey results, the goal is to develop dedicated spaces for specialty fitness classes such as yoga and Pilates and to expand the weight room.

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In addition to these major projects, the Club is making improvements in FF&E – furniture, fixtures and equipment.

The MAC is preparing to co-host the World Squash Doubles Championship in September. This is the most prestigious squash doubles tournament in the world as the top professional and amateur players compete for the world champion title. To ensure that the Club shines for this tournament, new furniture is being installed in the squash court area, and the snack bar will receive new furniture and flooring.

Last month, the Downtown Clubhouse received four new FreeMotion upright bikes, a new recumbent bike and a StairMaster Airfit bike. The West Clubhouse received a couple FreeMotion upright bikes.

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Everybody is key to the success of these projects.” ­ — Facilities Manager, Skip Bowders will also receive some much-needed new equipment. At the West Clubhouse, have you ever noticed the large trucks outside on big event days? The MAC utilized these trucks because there was not enough freezer space for all the food! To fix that problem, a 15’ x 25’ freezer was recently added to the kitchen as well as more production equipment for the culinary team. The Downtown Clubhouse’s bakery is excited to receive new ovens! For years, the pastry chefs have had to prepare their baked goods on one floor and then take them by elevator to another floor for baking because they did not have a functional oven on the same floor. These new ovens will

improve efficiencies and likely the quality of our already tremendous desserts.

SKILLED STAFF

The Club relies heavily on its staff to complete the majority of these renovations, only substituting occasionally with outside vendors. “We have some amazing talent on our maintenance team,” says Wally Smith, General Manager. Facility Manager, Skip Bowders, leads an amazing crew that delivers top-notch work. “Everybody is key to the success of these projects,” Skip says. He thanks his maintenance team members for the extraordinary work that’s both visible and not so visible: Christopher

Battle, Edin Biberovic, Dennis Bittner, Luther Burns, Darryl Charleston, Brian Clark, William Greenstreet, Ian Johnson, Michael Lotz, Ricki McIntosh, Hajro Sahbaz, Igor Sahbaz and Joseph Zdroj.

Although members of his team have specific skill sets, they are all multi-talented. When hiring new staff, Skip ensures that each person can handle various tasks.

Ultimately, these projects are for the betterment of the Club and its membership.

The various upgrades, overhauls, additions and renovations will benefit current and future members and ensure that the Club and its legacy will continue for another century.

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When to Rent a Conference Room or Host an Offsite Meeting From more effective team building to closer creative collaboration, there are an endless number of reasons to host a conference or team meeting offsite. business conferences, the Missouri Athletic Club has a space to accommodate your offsite meeting needs. Between our downtown and West County locations, we have more than 20 available spaces of varying size. Boasting accommodations for out-of-town guests and convenient proximity to the America’s Center Convention Complex, the Missouri Athletic Whether you’re looking to shake up a weekly meeting or planning a large conference, an offsite location can benefit your business in countless ways. Offering an inspiring change of scenery and amenities designed to make the experience equal parts memorable and efficient, an offsite event is a worthwhile investment for organizations of all shapes and sizes.

A Fresh Space for Fresh Ideas Returning to the same environment day after day can result in stale patterns of thinking and slowed productivity, but a well-timed offsite meeting can help.

Even if it’s just for a standing weekly meeting, gathering your team at a completely new location can provide a much-needed jolt.

A new space invites more creative thinking and problem solving, which can in turn glean untold benefits to your business.

Team Building An offsite meeting or event can also invite a productive shift in team dynamics. A recent study from the Harvard Review of Business found face-to-face discussion between team members to be the most valuable form of communication and hugely predictive of a team’s productivity.

Offsite Meeting Amenities Designed for Impact For special events like business conferences or meetings with unique requirements, renting an event venue could make all the difference. Whether it’s extra space to accommodate a big group or the equipment to facilitate multimedia presentations, the right offsite venue will ensure that your event needs are met.

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Club is the perfect location for your next business conference or company event.

To host an offsite meeting or book a conference room, call 314-539-4470 (DT) or 314-539-4490 (WE).

HOLIDAY PARTIES • AWARDS CEREMONIES • LUNCHEONS

Host Your Company’s Holiday Festivities at the MAC! Inquire about special pricing for company holiday parties booked Monday through Wednesday during November, December and January. Call 314-539-4470.

HOME Away from HOME In the heart of downtown St. Louis, the Missouri Athletic Club’s boutique hotel experience is perfect for business clients, out-of-town family members or a simple staycation. The MAC’s hotel boasts more than 75 overnight guest rooms and platinum-level service. Visit the MAC website at mac-stl.org/hotel for more information or to book a room.

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the COMMUNITY IMPACTING THROUGH THE CSC The Missouri Athletic Club has three foundations that epitomize our values of tradition, community, and culture.

An extension of the Sports Foundation’s outreach to the community is the MAC’s Charitable Society for Children (CSC), which is also a Club Within the Club (CWC). On an annual basis, the CSC selects three local children’s charities to provide monetary support. The Cherry Diamond strives to highlight each charity throughout the year, and this month is focused on Home Works! The Teacher Home Visit

Program, which partners families with teachers for children’s success.

Home Works! encourages parents to become invested in their children’s schooling by reading, talking and listening to their children every day. By engaging parents, teachers, and children

NOMINATE a CSC Charity

Is there a local children’s charity that resonates with your heart? Nominate the organization to receive donations from the MAC’s Charitable Society for Children in 2018. Since its inception in 2005, the CSC has donated $263,649.45 to 36 St. Louis area children’s charities. Last year, the CSC donated $8,768.70 to each of its three charities.

To be eligible for nomination, the charity must be: F Local to the St. Louis metropolitan area F Non-denominational F Family-oriented with emphasis on service to children F For human welfare (not animals) To be considered for a nomination, submit the following documentation by email to csc@mac-stl.org or snail mail to Missouri Athletic Club, Attn: Katie Maurer, 405 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102. The deadline for nominating a 2018 charity is Friday, Oct. 20.

F A one-page fact sheet about the charity F A completed budget showing how the CSC’s donation will be spent F A copy of the organization’s IRS letter of determination as a 501c3 F A copy of the organization’s most recent Form 990 that was submitted to the IRS (excluding schedules and attachments) Each nominator must give a five-minute pitch presentation to the CSC selection committee on Thursday, Nov. 2 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the West Clubhouse.

Please RSVP your intent to attend. For more information, contact CSC chairman Nat Walsh at 314-614-4366 or nwalsh@stltitle.com or co-chair Jarid King at 314-249-0871 or jaridking@hotmail.com.

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for academic achievement, Home Works! strives for improved test scores, an increase in daily attendance and a decrease in tardiness, positive classroom behavior, and the development of an educated, trained workforce.

To learn more about Home Works!

The Teacher Home Visit Program, go to www.teacherhomevisit.org.

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2017 ANNUAL VETERANS DAY Commemoration Save the date! This year’s Veteran’s Day Commemoration event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Downtown Clubhouse.

At this annual event, the MAC will honor the Veteran of the Year: a retired or former member of the U.S. military who demonstrates support of veterans and the U.S. in everyday life, who serves as a role model for other citizens, and who is respected for his or her service to veterans.

Admiral Philip S. Davidson, Commander of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command is the guest of honor and keynote speaker this year.

THURSDAY, NOV. 9

11:15 a.m. – Reception and military exhibits F 12 p.m. – Luncheon and program $27.50 per person F Downtown Clubhouse Register online or call 314-539-4470.

PARTICIPATE IN THE VETERANS’ AWARDS PROGRAM

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The Veterans Committee is seeking members for the Veterans’ Awards Program.

The Missouri Veterans Recognition Program presents a medal to each member of the National Guard of Missouri who served with a Missouri unit and Veterans who served in the armed forces during World War I, World War II, Korean and Vietnam War. For more information about eligibility and applying, please contact Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402.

To view a full list of eligibility requirements, login to the MAC website and go to the Member Documents page found under My MAC.

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MAC HONOR ROLL To honor all MAC members who have served in the U.S. military, the Honor Roll listing the names of these members will be published in the November issue of the Cherry Diamond. To be included, please provide your name, branch and years of service to Katie Maurer at kmaurer@mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4402. Entrants do not have to be combat veterans.

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On the Road Again

THE FOREVER YOUNG CLUB INSPECTS THE ARMY This summer, 30 Forever Young Club members boarded a coach and rolled west on I-44 to the main gate of Ft. Leonard Wood.

The group’s mission was to compare the modern Army with the one from years ago. The group learned that FLW was founded in 1940 as an infantry training center during the build-up for WWII. Only a few wooden barracks remain from earlier times and were retained as museum pieces. Today’s soldier students live and study in modern, technologically-advanced red brick buildings.

The group was first briefed on the Chemical Corps’ role as the nation’s protective force against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats. Following lunch, the group made their way to the Engagement Skills Training Center to participate in a simulation exercise. Participants fired the Army’s M-6 rifle modified for electronic scoring. After a tour of the Military Police training facilities, the group moved on to the Engineer, Chemical Corps and Military Police museums, a building so full of fascinating artifacts and illustrated stories that the FYC plans to return.

(TOP) PHIL TOMBER PROVING HIS SKILL WITH THE M-6 ELECTRONIC RIFLE. (ABOVE) FYC MEMBERS AT THE MAJOR GENERAL LEONARD WOOD ARMY ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL CORPS AND MILITARY POLICE MUSEUM.

FOREVER YOUNG TO STUDY FOOD FOR THE FUTURE For their next speaker, the Forever Young Club will hear from Michael Mason, Development Officer at The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. The center houses 175 scientists working on basic plant science discovery, food security, crop improvement, and sustainable bioenergy. Mason gravitated to the Danforth Center because of its mission to improve the human condition through plant science, which resonated with his upbringing on a Missouri farm. He will discuss how the Center aims to improve human health and protect the environment through creative science and thoughtful application.

Friday, Sept. 15 F 11:30 a.m. F West Clubhouse F Register online.

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GOVERNOR MALYSZKO SNAGS HOLE-IN-ONE AT RYDER CUP

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Meetings

The fifth annual Ryder Cup Match Play took place at Glen Echo Country Club on Aug. 3.

Governor Tim Malyszko managed to snag a 131-yard pitching wedge hole-in-one!

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

Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown Book Club Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West Invitational Sanctioned Bridge Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:15 p.m., West

GOVERNOR MALYSZKO STANDS WITH HIS NOW FAMED GOLF BALL.

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.

THE GROUP OF RYDER CUP PLAYERS SMILE FOR THE CAMERA.

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Artist OF THE Month

DANIEL FISHBACK Plein Air painting is Daniel Fishback’s favorite way to paint. He loves being outdoors and seeing the beauty of nature first hand. Daniel enjoys the immediacy and the fresh quality of capturing a scene quickly, seeing the true colors of light and shadow, and giving his personal response to a scene. Each year the artist participates in eight to ten plein air events around the Midwest.

Besides plein air painting, Daniel also likes to paint still life scenes that he sets up in his studio. For him, there is no faster or better way to improve his craft than to paint frequently and to paint from life.

Daniel’s subject matter comes from things that inspires him such as color harmonies, strong light and shadow patterns, strong value contrasts, interesting shapes and much more.

In September 2016, Daniel served as the Steelville Missouri Art Council's "Artist in Residence.” During that month, he painted a series of waterscape paintings, held two demonstrations for high school art classes, and taught a plein air workshop. The art council held an exhibition and sale for him at the end of the residency. It was a great learning opportunity for Daniel, and he felt he grew as an artist during this time.

While primarily self-taught, in 2014, Daniel began taking workshops from some nationally acclaimed artists like Phil Starke, Roger Dale Brown, Scott Christenson, Shawn Cornell, John Lasater, and CW Mundy.

The artist’s paintings are in corporate and private collections around the United States and Ireland, and he has earned numerous awards and have had several solo shows.

Commissions are considered and encouraged.

Daniel Fishback is a member of the Art Saint Louis, Missouri Valley Impressionist Society, and Oil Painters of America.

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

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State championships in the 2016-17 school year — girls tennis, boys soccer and boys track & field

INDEPENDENT • COEDUCATIONAL • GRADES 7-12

Open House Saturday, October 21 Pre-register at jburroughs.org/openhouse or at 9 am on the day of the event Presentation begins at 9:30 am

314/993-4040 • jburroughs.org

Poolside Party SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 WEST CLUBHOUSE

Doors open 6 p.m. F Concert 7-10 p.m.

Concert Ticket – $30 per person VIP Ticket (includes open bar on the pool deck only) – $75 per person Ages 21 and older. Rain or shine.

REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL 314-539-4490.

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S Q UA S H Then and Now Squash is in the spotlight now as the MAC co-hosts the World Squash Doubles Championship in September. One of the first big squash events at the MAC took place in 1998 when the new squash courts at the West Clubhouse were christened by top Midwest pros during a tournament. Three singles courts and one doubles court were added to the MAC’s many amenities following a major athletic renovation.

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In addition serving DIAMOND MAGAZINE: THE TOP SQUASH IN THE these events are a PROS great opportunity to meet new MIDWEST CHRISTENED THEand NEW COURTS AT THE WEST members introduce friends and colleagues to the COUNTY CLUBHOUSE. THEreservations NEW SQUASH FACILITYare IS required.

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KRISTI LUECHTEFELD AND KATE SUGGS TACKLE THE BOSU BALL IN JOY HOLDMEIER’S FITNESS CLASS.

EMEREY AND ADELYN GROSS WON TENNIS TOURNAMENTS THE WEEKEND OF AUG. 12.

FROM LEFT: CAROL AND JOE HOFFMANN SMILE FOR THE CAMERA; OFFICER EXLINE GAVE A SAFETY LESSON TO MAC CAMPERS ON AUG. 11; PAT CORICH AND HER DAUGHTER CATHY VISIT WITH JUDY SMITH AND HER MOTHER JEAN RAYBUCK AT THE WEST CLUBHOUSE.

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