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12 Member Spotlight: Don Nies

The Missouri Athletic Club celebrates 75-year Member Don Nies! Read more about his 75th Membership anniversary, his memories at the MAC and his family’s four generations of Club Members.

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120th Anniversary Gala

Relive the 120th Anniversary Gala, which took place on Saturday, Feb. 11. The MAC kicked off its yearlong celebration of 120 years of excellence, service and tradition.

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Massage Services at the MAC

The Missouri Athletic Club offers several health and wellness amenities to Members, including massage services. Learn more about the MAC wellness team’s mission to help Members feel their best.

31 MAC Speaker Series: A Celebration of St. Louis Soccer

Taylor Twellman visited the Downtown Clubhouse for the MAC Speaker Series on Friday, Feb. 17, where he reminisced on what made St. Louis the soccer capital of the U.S. and looked forward to the launch of St. Louis City SC.

On The Cover

The MAC celebrated 75-year Member Don Nies on Feb. 6 with a luncheon in the Sportsman’s Club’s Hall of Fame room. He is only the second Member to reach this milestone.

Cover photo: Lilyann Rice

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Board of Governors

Officers

Brent Beumer – President

Tracy Beckette – Vice President

Justin Fowler – Second Vice President

Chris Swank – Secretary

Steve Albart – Treasurer

Class of 2023

Steve Albart, Tracy Beckette, Brent Beumer, Justin Fowler, Chris Swank

Class of 2024

Carter Alexander, Mark McClanahan, Cheri McLaughlin, Mark Niemeyer, Neal Perryman

Class of 2025

Tom Dankenbring, Tim Maynard, Jodi Petersen, Gary Sextro, Jeff Wehmer

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MARCH 8 Irish Whiskey Tasting DT

Join the Mark Twain Society for an Irish whiskey tasting, along with cigars, hors d’oeuvres and raffle prizes.

6:30 p.m.

MTS Members: $42.50 per person, plus Club charge

Others: $46.50 per person, plus Club charge

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Business Development Group DT

Visit the Downtown Clubhouse to network with other Members and guests. Attendees are guaranteed to learn more about how to grow a business and meet other MAC Members wanting to do the same.

7:15-9 a.m.

Register For Events

DT 314-539-4470 F W 314-539-4490 mac-stl.org/events

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Ride aboard the MAC’s float in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

11 a.m. | Depart from Downtown Clubhouse 12 p.m. | Parade begins

Members must cancel reservations 72 hours prior to the event to avoid a charge of 33% of applicable price. No-shows will be charged in full. Cancellations must be made online or by contacting the MAC Catering Department. All events held in the Missouri Room require business attire unless otherwise specified.