September 2012 Cherry Diamond by Missouri Athletic Club

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Est. 1903 Inside the Diamond: • Holiday Parties at the MAC • Past and Present Heroes • Swim and Dive Team Banquet • The Bricks Are Coming september 2012 • MAC Through the Years • Trunk-R-Treat

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CHERRY DIAMOND The Original Social Network

Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 SEPTEMBER 2012 CHERRY DIAMOND STAFF Publisher - Joel L. Karsten Director of Communications - James M. Wilson Art Director - Tabitha L. Wilson Communications Assistant - Kelly Barbour

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A century before Mark Zuckerberg revolutionized modern communication with Facebook, the MAC is where people gathered to socialize and catch up with old friends. If these walls could talk, they would tell a captivating and colorful story of St. Louis history.

FEATURES 10 17 18 19 27 28

Holiday Parties at the MAC Past and Present Heroes Swim and Dive Team Banquet The Bricks Are Coming MAC Through the Years Trunk-R-Treat

Departments

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New Members The President’s Column Calendar From the General Manager’s Desk Focus on Fitness Athletics Dining Clubs Within the Club Club News Snapshots

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DIAMOND DIGITS

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MAC members are Platinum Partners.

MAC members have purchased commemorative bricks through the Brick Program.

Children of MAC members and friends successfully completed the Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Program.

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Athletes are scheduled to appear at the Greatest Moments in St. Louis Sports History Dinner.

Rams home games will be played in the 2012 - 2013 season.

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New Members

BRUNING, LAUREN M. (ANTHONY): American Water, St. Louis MO, 314-9962348; Res. 4711 Prague Ave., St. Louis MO 63109, 314-302-8825 CURTIS, JACOB D. (MARIE): King, Krehbiel & Hellmich, LLC, 2000 S. Hanley St. Louis MO 63105, 314-6461110; Res. 7364 Northmoor Dr., St. Louis MO 63105, 573-380-5246 EMERY II, DON (Elizabeth F. Pribor, MD): Teradata Corp.; Res. 13552 Weston Park Dr., St. Louis MO 631311045, 314-579-9442 ESCHEN, PAUL J. (Jamie Lynn Thomas): Ansira Engagement Marketing, 2300 Locust, St. Louis MO 63103, 314-7832438; Res. 59 Topton Way, St. Louis MO 63105, 314-239-5708 EVERETT, SAMUEL J.: Wells Fargo Advisors, 1 Jefferson St., St. Louis MO 63103; Res. 908 Clover Lane, O’Fallon MO 63366, 573-999-2248 FLEMING, MICHAEL T. (Lindsay): R&F Financial Group, 16690 Swingley Ridge Rd., Ste 240, Chesterfield MO 63040, 636-728-2489; Res. 2565 Grover Ridge Dr., Wildwood MO 63040, 636-2730166

HARTENBACH, THOMAS W. (Diane C.): Redbird Carriers, Inc., P.O. Box 78401, St. Louis MO 63178, 314-621-7780; Res. 871 McCauley Court, St. Charles MO 63303, 636-447-4240 KLEHM, CHARLES S.C. (Blaire Badgley): PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, 800 Market St., Ste. 1900, St. Louis MO 63101, 314-206-8500; Res. 4605 Lindell Blvd., 304, St. Louis MO 63108, 314452-7668 MOONEY, MILES D. (Julie): PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, 800 Market St., St. Louis MO 63101, 314206-8255; Res. 3 Edwin Ave., St. Louis MO 63122, 314-822-0884 VANDEVEN, LARRY M. (Kathleen): Penn Mutual, 16090 Swingley Ridge Rd. Ste. 360, Chesterfield MO 63017, 636-5307366; Res. 1316 Legacy Pointe Lane, Fenton MO 63026, 636-343-9765 WOODRUFF, ERIC M. (Kelly C. Mulholland): EdgeConnex, Inc., 14861 Limestone School Rd., Reston VA 20176, 314-698-6959; Res. 141 W. Mermod Place, St. Louis MO 63122, 314-394-1411

Thanks to the following members for sponsoring new members to the Club. Garth Bayer Mark E. Belew J.J. Costello Mark & Ana Helmsing Will & Holly James Dan Luechtefeld James McMullen Brian Sanger Mike Todd Andrew Weckbach Robert Wunderlich

If you would like to refer a new member, please contact Patti Cundiff (Downtown) in the Membership Office at 314-539-4429 or Julie Kueper (West) at 314-539-4408.

Platinum Partnership ��

More than 240 MAC members are enjoying reduced dues and increased beneﬁts through the Platinum Partnership. The number grows every day.

Are you Platinum yet? This successful membership opportunity is being expanded and energized: + The Platinum Partnership is now available to all MAC members. + Receive up to $1,200 annually in reduced dues. + Receive Diamond Club benefits (up to $2,100 in annual savings). To find out how you can begin receiving reduced dues and added benefits through the enhanced Platinum Partnership offering, Call Patti Cundiff at 314-539-4429 or Julie Kueper at 314-539-4408.

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President’s Column

his month’s Cherry Diamond cover story focuses on Club connections. More than a century before Facebook was created, the Missouri Athletic Club was founded as a social network; a place for business, professional and civic leaders to gather and develop relationships. Through the years, families have become more involved in Club life. The most dramatic development was the addition of the West Clubhouse in 1995. The new facility allowed your Club to offer much more for the entire family to enjoy. When every member of the family is utilizing the Club, the value of a membership is maximized. In addition to our Club’s history, staff and programs, the fact that we offer access to two unique facilities sets us apart from most other private clubs. More than 70% of our members live within five miles of the West Clubhouse. While the historic Downtown Clubhouse may be the crown jewel, West is the diamond in the rough. As summer winds down, vacations are over and the kids head back to school, it is easy to settle back into a routine. Don’t return to the “same old, same old.” This month, I encourage you to break out of your routine. I have found that doing so will help you more fully enjoy Club life. If you spend most of your time at West, try dining or attending an event Downtown. If you are a long-time member who is more accustomed to spending time Downtown, I encourage you to check out what West has to offer. I hear from many long-time members who continually discover something new to enjoy at our Club, whether it is a fitness class, an item on a restaurant

menu or an event. This month, there is a very good reason to give dining at West a fresh look. Chef Rob Marbs will join the MAC team after serving as the executive chef for Glen Echo Country Club. His resume, reputation and personal attention will greatly enhance the dining experience at West. I encourage you to make fine dinning at West a part of your weekly/daily routine moving forward. You can read more about Chef Marbs on page 21. In the Jack Buck Grill, Downtown, they have recently unveiled a new menu that has received rave reviews. “Raising the bar” on our dining is just another added benefit of our great Club. September brings with it a lot of exciting sports action and the MAC is in the middle of it all. The Jeff Fisher era begins for the Rams and your Club is the best pre-game destination. The Cardinals head into the home stretch and hopefully we will be treated to more postseason heroics in October. Dan Dierdorf, David Eckstein and Mike Jones are among the local sports heroes that will gather at the Club on Sept. 6 for the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame’s “Greatest Moments in St. Louis Sports” banquet. In October, Saint Louis University basketball coach Rick Majerus will headline the Billikens Luncheon. If you are a basketball fan like me, this event is one to circle on the calendar. September traditionally kicks off the start of the MAC social season. Take a look at the calendar and make your plans. No matter your interests, there is sure to be an event to enjoy. Now is also a good time to start booking business meetings, banquets and even holiday parties before dates fill up.

Through the efforts of last year’s Board, the current Board, dedicated employees and you, our members, I’m proud to report that fiscal year 2012 has produced positive revenues 7.5% higher than last year. Cash flow is $175,000 better than budget. The Resident member head count is 64 members better than planned. We continue to pay down bank debt of $69,000 per month. Challenges still remain, but we are moving in the right direction. Finance Chairman John Bugh has been hard at work with his Committee, along with staff, to develop recommendations to the Board for fiscal year 2013. We will have more details to share in the coming months as we develop short and long-term goals. Soon, we will be asking members to complete a survey and give feedback on what amenities and services we can add and improve on. This member feedback will be instrumental to the Board and staff as we navigate through this year and years to follow. General Manager Wally Smith will share more details in his column on page 11. This is your chance to give the Board and staff constructive feedback on how we can continue to “raise the bar” at the MAC. Stay connected to your Club, where camaraderie is experienced and relationships are forged.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS JOEL KARSTEN - PRESIDENT DAVID P. WEISS - FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT CHRISTOPHER MICHALAK - SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT GORDON D. BUSH - TREASURER • DANIEL D. FUSZ - SECRETARY

TERM ENDS 2013 Gordon Bush Daniel Fusz Joel Karsten Christopher Michalak David P. Weiss

TERM ENDS 2014 John Bugh Mary Frontczak Terry K. Hammer Judith R. Hanses Troy W. Robertson

TERM ENDS 2015 Greg Beekman Kim DeMotte Dean Eggerding John M. Noce John D. Salter

Joel L. Karsten President

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SEPTEMBER SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

End of Summer Pool Party West

Golf Club Championship

Rams Buffet

Spanish Wine Dinner

Ballroom Dance Lessons

25 Invitational

Sanctioned Bridge West

Rams Buffet MAC

Ballroom Dance Lessons

Murder Mystery Dial MAC for Murder West Mizzou Rooftop Party Downtown

Book Club

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Invitational Sanctioned Bridge West

Apollos Seafood Sampler Party

Greatest Moments in St. Louis Sports History Downtown

22 Forever Young Club

27 Whisky Tasting Downtown

MAC Happy Hour Downtown

MHC

End of Summer Pool Party

Monday, Sept. 3 3 p.m. Adults - $12 + gratuity Children (12 and Under) - $8 + gratuity West Clubhouse Pool Deck Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.

Greatest Moments in St. Louis Sports History

Thursday, Sept. 6 The St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame will once again be teaming with the Missouri Athletic Club for the second in its “Sports Heroes and Legends” series – this year themed “The Greatest Moments in St. Louis Sports History.” 5:30 p.m. - Cocktails 6:30 - Dinner 7:15 p.m. - Program $75, inclusive Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

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Murder Mystery Dinner “Dial MAC MAC Golf Club and Rod and Gun Club Present “Birds and Bogies” for Murder” Saturday, Sept. 8 Don’t miss “Dial MAC for Murder, MAC staff member Darrin Harnetiaux ‘Takes a Fall’ at the West Clubhouse. Claire Applewhite, author and program script writer, will be making an appearance. 6 p.m. - Poolside Reception (signature/cash bar) 7 p.m. - Dinner and Program $85, inclusive West Clubhouse Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.

Spanish Wine and Food Pairing

Friday, Sept. 14 Wine provided by Table 31 Imports, food pairings by Executive Chef Bart Philipps. 6 - 9 p.m. $65, inclusive for Wine Society members $75, inclusive for non-Wine Society members Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.

Friday, Sept. 14 Shoot (50 birds) at St. Louis Skeet and Trap and nine holes at the Legends. 10 a.m. - Shoot Noon - 2 p.m. - Change Venues/Lunch on your own 2 p.m. - Golf Shotgun Start 4 p.m. - Cocktails by Signature/ Complimentary Hors d’houevres $75, inclusive Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.

Gordon & MacPhail Whisky Tasting

Thursday, Sept. 27 Whisky tasting and presentation by Chris Riesbeck, National Brand Ambassador, Gordon & MacPhail Malt Whisky Specialists. 6 p.m. - Cash/Signature Bar 6:45 p.m. - Presentation and Tasting $32, inclusive for SMWS Members $35, inclusive for non-SMWS Members Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

OCTOBER SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Ballroom Dance Lessons

THURSDAY

Rams Buffet

Invitational Sanctioned Bridge West

Billikens Luncheon

Youth Toastmasters West

Ballroom Dance Lessons

Rams Buffet MAC

SATURDAY

Book Club

Ballroom Dance Lessons

FRIDAY

MTS Oktoberfest

CSC Tennis Exhibition

Wild Game Dinner

Forever Young Club

Invitational Sanctioned Bridge West

Les Misérables at the Fox

MHC

Youth Toastmasters West

Ballroom Dance Lessons

Rams Buffet Trunk-R-Treat

Billikens Luncheon

Tuesday, Oct. 16 Saint Louis University basketball coach Rick Majerus will preview the upcoming Billikens season. 11 a.m. - Reception 11:30 a.m. - Lunch 12:15 p.m. - Program $30, inclusive Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

Trunk-R-Treat Sunday, Oct. 28

Dress up your little ghosts and ghoblins for a spook-tacular Halloween event. 4-7 p.m. $12 + gratuity - Adults $8 + gratuity - Children 12 & Under West Clubhouse Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.

Broadway Series at the Fox

Les Misérables Thursday, Oct. 25 $130, includes dinner, a glass of wine, one premium ticket and transportation. Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.

Ongoing CWC Meetings

Save the Date

The MAC offers many Clubs Within the Club (CWC) providing a variety of social opportunities for people who share common interests. Events sponsored by the CWC’s are open to the general membership and their guests.

Upcoming Events

Blue Man Group at the Fox - Nov. 29 Family Night with Santa - Dec. 14

Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown

Breakfast with Santa - Dec. 8 & 15 Forever Young Club

Christmas Dinner Dance - Dec. 14 Christmas Eve Dinner - Dec. 14 Christmas Day Dinner - Dec. 25

• Reservations for events can be made by calling 314-539-4470 or visiting the MAC website (mac-stl.org). • Club events are subject to gratuity. • Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the event to avoid a one-third charge. • No shows will be charged in full. Please call with your own reservation. • For Jack Buck Grill reservations, call 314-5394417. • For dining reservations at West, call 314-5394441.

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Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West Military History Club Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Toastmasters Friday (2nd & 4th), 7:15 a.m. West Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown Book Club First Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. West

To join a CWC, or for more information, visit the MAC website (mac-stl.org) or call 314-539-4402.

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THE Social Network in St. Louis Since 1903

Times have changed dramatically since the MAC opened in 1903. Life was simpler then. There was no Facebook, Twitter or Youtube. In order to communicate, people actually had to see each other. Personal relationships were personal. Young people played games that usually required them to go outside and see each other. You knew who your banker was and there was no such thing as a self-checkout machine at the grocery store. With the advances in technology, meeting people faceto-face has become as obsolete as a hand-written letter. Life is easier now, but does that make it better?

century before Mark Zuckerberg revolutionized modern communication with Facebook, the MAC is where people gathered to socialize and catch up with old friends. The Downtown Clubhouse was added to the national historic places registry in 2007. The Club, with its centuryold quarter-sawn oak paneling and the art that fills the Art Lounge, has a charm that is uniquely its own. If these walls could talk, they would tell a captivating and colorful story of St. Louis history. Both Clubhouses have their own distinctive appeal, but it’s the membership of this Club that brings it to life. The partnership of facilities and camaraderie that can be found at the MAC make it such a treasure to the community. Al and Chad Dressing are new Platinum Partners to the Club. The father and son duo had been to the Sportsman’s Club for lunches with

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business partners many times. On one such outing, they ran into an old friend, Mr. Andy Eberhardt, who is a 30-year member of the Club. They had asked Mr. Eberhardt if he was still a member because they too were interested in becoming members of the MAC. Mr. Eberhardt arranged a meeting with Membership Director Patti Cundiff, and the Dressings applied that very day. Mr. Eberhardt and the Dressings have been friends for years. They used to

Chad Dressing, Al Dressing and Andy Eberhardt meet for lunch at the Downtown Clubhouse.

vacation together at Table Rock Lake annually. Al and Chad Dressing own a company downtown and the close proximity to their work allows them to use the Club to host business clients and vendors, or meet Mr. Eberhardt, who also works downtown, for lunch at the Sportman’s Club. When the Cherry Diamond met with the Dressings and Mr. Eberhardt, they were enjoying each other’s company and reminiscing over lunch in the Sportman’s Club. They were talking about how they shared a fondness of racquetball and joked about who would win in a competition. Since joining the Club, Chad Dressing has been taking his son Nathan to the West Clubhouse to teach him the sport, as his father did when he was young. His wife Maureen and daughter Hanna also like

to go to West and spend time at the pool. They plan on using the meeting rooms Downtown to conduct business meetings. Mr. Eberhardt is very active in the Club and its clubs within the Club. He plays racquetball twice a week, is an Apollo, Stogie Club and Forever Young Club member. He also enjoys meeting his buddies in the Jack Buck Grill on Monday nights. The MAC has been an integral part of the Neill family for generations. Tom and Katie Neill grew up in the Club. Their father, past-President Mark Neill, is a longtime member. Katie has fond memories of her father taking her to the annual Father/Daughter dance and celebrating at the Mother’s Day brunch. Tom remembers having Breakfast with Santa as a kid. Tom and his wife Sara held their engagement party at the Club. It was the first time their parents met. When the Associates hold a trivia night, the Neill family gets a table and challenges themselves and each other. Tom became a member of the Club in June by becoming a Platinum Partner with Katie. Since they are Platinum Partners, Katie’s dues have decreased and her brother enjoys reduced dues. Tom, Sara and their two children Victoria and Declan, have taken up

Mark and Katie Neill.

tennis at West. Katie meets them at the pool on Saturdays. “It’s nice that Tom joined the Club. He brings the kids to the pool. It’s fun to have other people in the family around,” Katie said. When Katie isn’t working as a sponsorship coordinator for Live Nation or enhancing fan interaction with Fredbird and the Cardinals team, she makes time to workout on the 5th Floor Downtown. The MAC plays an integral part in the lives of the Neill family and so many others. Fellow members and staff recognize that these memories will be cherished for years to come and feel privileged to be a part of that. When new members join the Club, it adds strength and diversity. The more members, the more people there are to meet and build friendships with. Whether they’re Emeritus Life members, Legacy members, Platinum Partners, family members or new members, the Club gets better with each and every story. When it’s Our Club, it’s Your Club, only better. Less dues, more

time with family and friends. That’s a real Platinum Partnership. After all, the MAC is the original social network. Why sit in front of a computer when you can have lunch and play racquetball with your friends, or start a few traditions? Get out there and write your story. You can even post it on Facebook, for all of your new and old friends to see.

Tom, Victoria and Declan Neill shooting hoops at the Downtown Clubhouse.

A century before Mark Zuckerberg revolutionized modern communication with Facebook, the MAC is where people gathered to socialize and catch up with old friends.

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Time to Book Your Holiday Parties I t is September, which means it is time to think about Christmas parties. Soon department stores will be decked out ceiling to floor with red and green tinsel, pine trees and snowflakes. Don’t wait until the last minute to get into the holiday spirit. Reserve a room now to host your office or group holiday party at the MAC. There are many options that can fit the needs of any group you may be a part of. From small gatherings to large office parties, the MAC has space for it all.

Banquet space is going fast, so book your holiday party early. Rooms are available to seat groups as small as ten to as large as 400. Enjoy an exquisite evening in the Missouri Ballroom, or a more intimate time in one of the Club’s smaller rooms. No matter your group size, the MAC will be sure to make each gathering unique. With freshly baked homemade desserts, breads and pastries, your guests’ taste buds will be sweetly satisfied. Another great option for a holiday gathering is to treat your office or group to lunch in the Sportsman’s Club or dinner in the Rendezvous Room or Jack Buck Grill. There are smaller private alcoves available to seat your group for lunch or dinner. Like any MAC venue, the quality of service and food you receive will be nothing short of the best. To reserve banquet space, call 314-539-4470. For reservations in the Jack Buck Grill or Rendezvous Room, call 314-539-4417. For reservations in the Sportsman’s Club, contact 314-539-4487. The West Clubhouse offers five venues that can accommodate between 10 and 100 people. The banquet room can be opened up for larger groups or partitioned off to hold smaller events. The Business Dining Room is available for banquets on Monday-Saturday nights for groups of 50-100. The room can be customized to fit a variety of events and is equipped with a state of the art sound system. Contact 314-539-4490 for more information or to reserve space. Let us make your holiday gathering at the MAC something special to remember!

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club news

From the General Manager’s Desk

Dear Members, As I begin to get my arms around the MAC operations, a number of things seem very obvious. Observation one, we have our “Three Buckets” that we need to continually fill. Those Buckets being: Membership, Rooms and Banquets. As a quick refresher on Bucket one, The MAC is a networking mecca for both our young and not so young members. The Business Development group reinvented itself, both Downtown and at West, and geared towards making contacts and networking. It’s a very strong platform and anybody in business, wanting to do business, should check it out. The MAC is also the place for family fun, workouts, healthy living, making memories and friends. There are so many reasons to be a member of The MAC, we all just Wally Smith need to spread the good word. Also of note, one very obvious impediment uncovered while studying this Bucket was the dues structure of our Associate membership category. The good news for our Associates is that problem has been fixed by way of the Platinum Partnership program. In fact, just about anyone can partner with anyone now, making the Club an even better value. If you need more information, please let us know. In reference to Bucket two and our Rooms, several floors were updated just prior to me arriving at The MAC. I have virtually lived on the 7th Floor for over six months now. It is really a nice place to be, and guest after guest comments on our staff, facilities and how much they enjoy staying with us. If your company brings folks in from out of town, or you know anyone who visits St. Louis on a regular basis, encourage them to stay with us. And finally, Bucket number three which is our banquet areas. Both Downtown and West have great meeting spaces staffed with happy faces. Business meetings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, retreats, seminars, etc… are some of the most profitable business we have. We provide a very nice value on these events, and this type of business allows us to plan on specific numbers of guests, set menus and staff; unlike restaurants, where you have to be ready for anything. We all know this is not rocket science, but, it is somewhat amazing and kind of fun to see how many people are now talking about the Buckets. Better yet, one of our new members booked 14 rooms with us for a three-day company retreat, allowing us to host several banquets; then, a business associate of theirs decided to join the Club. This was just last week, and I got a wink and the comment, “We filled all three buckets for you this week, Wally.” Well, the truth is, they are not my Buckets – they are your Buckets, and our opportunity going forward. As I noted last month, filling our Buckets provides the resources we need to address a few areas that are viewed as slightly less than “Obvious Platinum Status.” The trick is, which areas do you attack first, second and so on? This is where your help and input is needed. We plan to conduct a Club wide survey to gather your input and establish the one, twos and threes. It’s very important that we establish a base, regarding satisfaction, and your view of our future direction; so, please take the 10 minutes needed to give us your feedback and complete the survey. Private Club Associates, a third party group specializing in Club surveys, will begin the process at the end of August, with results presented to the Board of Governors in October. I dislike surveys as much as the next guy, but when we do this one right, the data and your input will help set The MAC’s next chapter in motion. Thank you for all your support and help in filling our Buckets. Thank you in advance, as well, for your time in completing the forthcoming survey. Please, let us know if there is something we can do to make your next trip to the Club your best ever. — Wally

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athletics

Root for the Rams

Mizzou Inaugural SEC Opener Rooftop Party

ootball season is right around the corner. The MAC is your pre- and post-game destination for all Rams games. This season, fans are looking forward to seeing what new Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher will bring to the team. The 2012 home opener for the Rams will be Sunday, Sept. 16 at 3:05 p.m. The MAC serves up the best football buffet in town. The location is perfect since the MAC is just steps away from the Edward Jones Dome. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations. The price is $23.50 for noon games and $18.95 for afternoon games. The MAC is always a great place to stop in for a drink before or after the game.

Saturday, Sept. 8 5 - 10 p.m.

Join the party on the MAC Rooftop and root for the Tigers as they take on Georgia in their inaugural Southeastern Conference opener. Enjoy a barbecue buffet, and projection screening of the game, as you cheer on the Tigers with fellow members and guests.

$20, inclusive Cash/Signature Bar Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

2012 Rams Home Schedule Sept. 16 Sept. 30 Oct. 4 Oct. 21 Nov. 18 Dec. 12 Dec. 16

Washington Seattle Arizona Green Bay New York Jets San Francisco Minnesota

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Host Guests for Rams Games

ootball season is here: Do you have a game plan? With affordable rooms, close proximity to the Edward Jones Dome, garage access and convenient pre-game buffets, the MAC is the perfect place to host visiting Rams fans. Your Club, your guests and your team: Touchdown!

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Focus on Fitness

STEPtember

tep into September and a healthier you by the end of the month. The MAC is encouraging all members to use the stepper machines as part of their workout routine throughout September. To promote this great exercise, the MAC Athletic department will be holding a friendly competition, STEPtember. After finishing your step workout on one of the step machines, turn in your name, club number, date and miles stepped that day to the Downtown Athletic Desk or West Fitness Desk. At the end of the month, the person who has stepped the most miles on one of the step machines will be declared the winner. For more information, contact Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434. No reservations are necessary and there is no charge to participate.

Get the Most Accurate Body Composition Analysis

he Mobile Hydrostatic Body Testing Clinic will be at the West Clubhouse on Thursday, Sept. 20. The test takes 15 minutes and has the most accurate measurement of your body composition of any other method. The four-page personalized body fat analysis includes: body fat percentage, lean mass percentage, target body fat percentage for optimal health, resting metabolic rate, caloric expenditure by exercise and a detailed history of any previous tests. Get tanked and get the most accurate measurement of your body fat in a heated hot water tank. Bring a swimsuit and towel to your test. Each test is $55 and $35 for retests. To sign up, go to the West Fitness Desk or call 314-539-4433. For more information, visit bodyfattest.com.

Personal Training, Personal Connections

ost people are aware of the physical benefits of training. While personal training is a science, there’s also an art to it. There’s a mind/body connection when it comes to training. It no longer becomes work; the goal is to make exercise and fitness to become a part of your daily routine. Accountability is one of many benefits of using a trainer. After a while, training becomes as much of a routine task as grocery shopping or doing laundry. If a client misses a training session, they may feel as if they are missing out on not only the workout, but also their time with their trainers. Through these sessions, trainers and clients get to know each other. Trainers will change the routine to fit the needs of the needs their clients. If they’re having a bad day, the trainer might focus on light cardio and flexibility. “What some people may not realize is that there’s more to personal training than weights,” MAC Personal Trainer Andrew Francis said. “I’m just like a hairdresser, barber or close friend: I am there to talk and listen. Ultimately, to make you look good.” For MAC trainer biographies and contact information, please visit the MAC website, mac-stl.org. MAC trainer Andrew Francis working with

Did You Know?

Studies found that people who ran about 2.5 miles a day, or more, reduced their risks for both cataracts and agerelated macular degeneration.

Bill Eckert.

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athletics

Summer Basketball Leagues Wrap Up Fall Basketball Leagues Prepare to Tip Off

ome of the hottest hoops action takes place during the summer. The Downtown Clubhouse hosted a summer league that concluded in August. The winning team of the league was captained by Brian Rodgers. They finished with a record of 7-3. They beat the team captained by Gary Sextro 50-43 in the championship game. Brandon Donat led the entire league in scoring averaging 19 points Nick Bauer, Andrew Carter, Alan Schneider Tyler Korte per game. Back Row - Mark Niemeier, Captain Brian Rodgers, Mike The MAC basketballers will Todd and Matthew Dionne return to the hardwood the week of Sept. 10. Make plans now to play in one of the Club’s three fun-filled leagues. The Open League will play on Monday and Tuesday evenings Downtown. The Over 40 League will play Downtown on Wednesday nights. On Thursdays, the action shifts to the West for another Open League.

Membership Guide and Program Book

Downtown Athletics Fall/Winter Hours The Downtown Athletic Department will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3. The Department will reopen at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4. At this time, the fall/winter hours will begin. Fall/Winter Hours Monday – Friday, 4 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. *Closed one-hour after kickoff for Rams Sunday home games

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o you know everything your Club has to offer? The Annual Membership Guide and Program Book is available on the MAC website (mac-stl. org) under the “About Us” tab in the “Communications” section. The Guide is a one-stop resource for all things MAC. There are descriptions of fitness classes and times, amenities, personal training, youth programs, hours of operation and an in-depth profile of each sport and the pros who teach the classes. The Annual Membership Guide and Program Book, just another way to stay connected to your Club.

ports fans, get ready to gear up! With college football season underway and college basketball just around the corner, make sure you are decked out in your fan gear next time you head to the game. The Downtown MAC Pro Shop has a great selection of Mizzou and SLU apparel. Whether you want cool weather Cardinals gear, or are headed to a Rams game, the Pro Shop carries apparel to show your team spirit. Show your support for your favorite team with a new t-shirt, hat or polo. The Downtown Pro Shop offers fantastic prices on stylish apparel.

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Gear Up in the MAC Pro Shop

Get Great Results in Just 30 Minutes

all into fitness this September with quick, yet effective workouts. The kids are back in school, and with busy schedules, these classes will get you the results you want in the time you can manage.

30-Minute Abs

The ultimate half-hour gut-buster, this class targets your tummy, trims your waistline and will strengthen your back. 30-Minute Abs is taught by Keisha at 7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at the Downtown Clubhouse.

Kettle Bells

Kettle Bells is a no-nonsense, to-thepoint 30-minute class designed for those men and women who want real results, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the usual hour or more to train. Kettle Bells is a great strength training class. Kettle Bells is taught by Keisha at 12:10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Downtown Clubhouse.

Express Workout

Express Workout combines cardio, core, upper and lower free weight exercises along with stretching for a great total body workout in just 30 minutes. This class is ideal for all fitness levels and age groups. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let time be a factor in preventing you from working out. Express Workout is taught by Christine at 6:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Downtown Clubhouse.

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Majerus to Serve Up Billiken Basketball

egendary basketball coach Rick Majerus will Billikens Luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 16 entertain and inform at the annual Billikens 11 a.m. - Reception Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The Saint Louis 11:30 a.m. - Lunch University coach is always a hit with MAC members 12:15 p.m. - Program and guests. His colorful commentary mixed with his $30, inclusive storytelling provide for an insightful and entertaining Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4470 for luncheon. reservations. Expectations are high for the 2012-13 Billikens as they look to build on last year’s strong season that saw SLU earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament where they knocked off Memphis and took Number 1 seed Michigan State to the wire. With the core of the team returning, the Bills enter this season as one of the favorites to win the Atlantic10 Conference. Coach Majerus will preview the upcoming season and answer questions from fans. Enjoy a delicious lunch and hear from one of college basketball’s coaching greats.

Celebrate Great Moments in St. Louis Sports

o you remember where you were at when Mike Jones made “the tackle” to preserve the Rams Super Bowl XXXIV victory? Remember the heroics of David Eckstein in leading the Cardinals to the 2006 World Series? On Sept. 6, hear from the athletes who created some of the greatest moments in St. Louis sports history. The St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame are presenting the second in its “Sports Heroes and Legends” series – “The Greatest Moments in St. Louis Sports History.”

Sports Heroes and Legends Thursday, Sept. 6 5:30 p.m. - Cocktails 6:30 p.m. - Dinner 7:15 p.m. - Program $75, inclusive Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

Those scheduled to appear are:

• David Eckstein – 2006 Cardinals World Series MVP • Jim Bakken – Football Cardinals placecker, who set an NFL record by kicking seven field goals in one game vs. Pittsburgh • Cliff Hagan – The leading scorer in the 1958 NBA Playoffs for the World Champion St. Louis Hawks • Mike Jones – The linebacker who made “The Tackle” to preserve the St. Louis Rams Super Bowl championship • Dan Dierdorf, Conrad Dobler, Tom Banks, Tom Brahaney – The football Cardinals 1975 offensive linemen who helped set an NFL season record for giving up least number of sacks in one season – 8 • The Blues’ Ron Schock scored what is still called by the NHL, the biggest goal in Blues history on May 8, 1967. His double overtime goal against Minnesota sent the Blues to the Stanley Cup Finals in their first season, against Montreal.

David Eckstein

Ron Schock

Mike “The Tackle” Jones 16

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Dan Dierdorf

Veterans Day Commemoration

alute our nation’s Veterans at an MAC celebration for those who have served our country. On Thursday, Nov. 18, the MAC will host the 2012 Veterans Day Commemoration at the Downtown Clubhouse. Veterans Day Guest speakers, Commemoration Thursday, Nov. 18 a delicious 11:15 a.m. - Exhibits lunch and Noon - Lunch musical 12:30 p.m. - Program entertainment $27.50, inclusive Downtown Clubhouse will be just Call 314-539-4470 for a few of the reservations. highlights of the special day. Come out to support those who have served our Country. The MAC Veterans Day Commemoration begins at 11:15 a.m. with military exhibits and a cash bar in the Eads Room. Lunch will follow in the Missouri Room at noon, followed by the program at 12:30 p.m. The price to attend is $27.50, which includes lunch, the program, parking and gratuity. Military uniforms or service dress for servicemen are appropriate and a jacket and tie for civilians. Non-members may make reservations by credit card or may mail a check to the Missouri Athletic Club.

Past and Present Heroes

etired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 George Green, a highly-decorated World War II veteran and 2011 MAC Veteran of the Year, accompanied Navy Ensign Alex Corrigan for his U.S. Naval Academy Graduation in Annapolis, Md., on May 29. Green gave Ensign Corrigan his first salute as a Navy Officer. The two were also featured in the September 2008 Cherry Diamond when Ensign Corrigan was leaving for the Naval Academy.

George Green, Alex Corrigan and Mike Sappington enjoyed lunch in the Sportman’s Club before Corrgian left for the U.S. Naval Academy in 2008.

Ensign Alex Corrigan and George Green at the U.S. Naval Academy Graduation in Annapolis, Md., on May 29.

American Legion Honors Organizers of January Welcome Home Heroes Parade

n Friday, Aug. 3, members of the 11th/12th District of the American Legion, Department of Missouri, gathered in the Veterans Room to honor those who were directly responsible for the overwhelming success of the Welcome Home Heroes Parade. Craig Schneider, Tom and LaDonna Appelbaum, Meredith Knopp and Justin Jones were instrumental in staging the parade, which took place this past January, and was the first of its kind since World War II. Their efforts garnered the attention of cities and communities around the nation. “These individuals were able to pull off a parade larger than many of us have seen for years,” 11th/12th District Commander Walter Sawicki Jr., said. “The outpouring of support from the public and private sector was unbelievable,” added Shirley Janes, a member of the committee honoring the individuals.

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Swim and Dive Team Celebrate A Successful Season

he MAC Swim and Dive team celebrated a successful and fun season at their end of the season banquet. Both teams had new head coaches this season, who led both teams to successful 3-1 records and second place in conference! Dive Coach Lauren Brunner and Swim Coach Lauren Fonseca want to commend every swimmer for their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication throughout the season. Each year, the Swim team awards one boy and one girl swimmer the MAC Spirit award for outstanding enthusiasm. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners were Liam Weishaar and Jenna Galakatos. Grace Stiegemeyer received the John J. Brouk award, which is given to the swimmer of the year and is regarded as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top honor. The award recognizes excellence, longevity and willingness to help others in the sport of swimming. Brouk was a long-time member who was very supportive of the sport. The Penguin Award is given to Under-6 swimmers who can legally swim Erin Galakato, Alexa Frattini and Jenna all four strokes. Genevieve Harrison, Galakatos at the Swim and Dive Banquet. Colin Foppe and John Galakatos each received the Penguin Award. Diver David Burke won all of the dual meets he participated in, and was conference champion. Way to go divers! The MAC Swim and Dive team would like to thank the parent reps for their commitment and dedication this season. Also, a big thanks to all the parents who helped out at meets. The Penguins are looking forward to another successful season next summer!

Allie Shreves, David Burke.

Kendall Ann McGowan and Penelope Brunner.

John Galakatos.

Penelope Brunner, Allie Shreves, Riley Obertino and Stella Scott.

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The Bricks are Coming!

embers and guests using the Downtown Lobby will soon enjoy a new vista: A display of handsome commemorative bricks honoring major contributors to the MAC Preservation Foundation. The MAC Preservation Foundation was formed to raise funds for necessary infrastructure improvements of the historic Downtown Clubhouse. Commemorative bricks will be on permanent display in the Art Gallery area and readily visible to all lobby visitors. Brick sizes range from 16” x 16” – 12” x 12” – 8” x 8” and 4” x 8”, representing contributions from $2,500 to $25,000. Donors may designate those whom they choose to honor with personalized text. Contributions are tax deductible. Forms are available at the Downtown Front Desk or can be requested electronically by emailing Pam Roth at proth@mac-stl.org.

Racquetball Awards

ayonni and Isaiah Coplen both went to Fullerton, Calif., and played in the Junior National Racquetball Championships at the end of June. Isaiah took gold in the 8-multi-bounce and finished third in the 8-single bounce. They both finished fourth in the mixed doubles and made the All American team. Great job! Kayonni and Isaiah Coplen.

Brick Contributors John Archer

Charles Gallagher

Don Stork

Richard Baalmann

Nick George

Chandler Taylor

Mark Belew

Ed Gilkerson

The Pasta House

J.W. Best

Leonard Griggs

Steven Trulaske

Big M

James Gunn

Kim Tucci

Frank Bittner

Don Gunn

Royce Vessell

Jack Bodine

Mike Hackett

Robert Waites

John Boyle

Gregory Hantak

Gary Wideman

Gregory Browne

Fred Heger

Justin Williamson

David Hemenway

Bill Winkeler

James Hullverson

Richard Wuestling

Scott Johnson

Vollmar Family

Mark Bumgarner Phil Caster Thompson Coburn Ed Corich Don Costello Edward Costigan Jim Dankenbring Tom Dankenbring Robert B. Dunn John Eckrich Herb Eggerding, Jr.

Joel Karsten Nick Lamb Rick Lodewyck Henry Luepke Mark Twain Society Robert Mueller John (Jack) Murphy

Robert Elsperman

Carm Natoli

Emerson

Mark Neill

G. Scott Engelbrecht Charles Oertli Robert O’Loughlin James Ewoldt Francis Eyerman

Gerald Ortbals

Nell Fincke

Lee Pelligreen

George Fitzsimmons Jack Pohrer Justin Fowler

A. Charles Roland

Bob Frederic

Scott Ross

Joe Fresta

Gary Sextro

Alexander Furla

Dan (Joan) Sheehan

Dan Fusz

Tim Shocklee H. Nelson Spencer Carl Stifel

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Wine and Dine Menu Item of the Month

Blackened Grouper with Crab Hollandaise

he September menu item of the month is the blackened grouper with crab hollandaise. The fish is served sweet potatoAndouille hash and sautéed spinach. This savory dish is a great pairing with the wine of the month, the Caymus Conundrum.

Try and Buy at the 9th Annual Wine Tasting

he kids are back in school and fall is settling in. It may be hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner. Before you know it, you will be dressing the turkey, shopping for gifts and waiting on Jolly Ole St. Nick to come down the chimney. Save yourself the trouble of rushing last minute for holiday gifts. The MAC Wine Society is hosting the 9th Annual Wine Tasting and Sale on Friday, Nov. 9, at the Downtown Clubhouse. Stock up on fabulous bottles of wine at fantastic prices.

This wine tasting and sale special Fri., Nov. 9 event only 6 - 9 p.m. comes once $22 + gratuity No charge for Wine Society a year, so Members don’t miss Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4470 for out. reservations. Several local wine purveyors will be on hand to share samples of their best wines. In between tastings, feast on delicious hors d’oeuvres. The holidays are the perfect thing to keep in mind when attending. Pick up a hostess gift for an upcoming party, fill someone’s stocking with a great bottle of wine or stock up on several bottles for your own holiday gathering.

September Wine of the Month

he September wine of the month is the Caymus Conundrum. This 2010 Napa Valley selection is a blend of sauvignon blanc, muscat, viognier and chardonnay grapes. It pairs nicely with Asian or spicy, light food. Caymus Conundrum can be enjoyed by the glass for $10 or shared with friends for $36 per bottle.

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Have Your Dream Wedding at the MAC For more wedding information, contact one of the Missouri Athletic Club’s Catering Managers today by calling 314-539-4470.

Starters Tuna Two Ways ~ 14 Classic Shrimp Cocktail ~ 11 Mussels Meuniere ~ 10 Kansas City BBQ Flatbread ~ 8 Warm Goat Cheese Salad ~ 9 Caesar Salad ~ 5 Caprese Salad ~ 9 House Salad ~ 5 Entrees Pan-Seared Scallops ~ 24 Seared Sea Scallops, Ancho-Chile Infused Quinoa, Sweet Corn Puree, Salsa Cruda Alaska Halibut ~ 24 Yellow Tomato Gazpacho, Cucumber Relish, Potato Cake Grilled Scottish Salmon ~ 20 Honey Mustard-Balsamic Glaze, Potato Hash, Cherry Tomato Relish, Sautéed Spinach Parsley-Crusted Rack of Lamb ~ 34 Boursin Cheese Risotto, Mustard Jus, Oven-Dried Roma Tomatoes, Asparagus Grilled Pork Tenderloin ~ 16 Sweet Potato Risotto, Peach Beurre Blanc, Rosemary Oil, Haricot verts 8oz Filet Mignon~ 32 Bernaise Sauce, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Broccolini 10 oz Dry-Aged New York Strip Steak ~ 27 Roasted Ozark Forest Mushroom Demi, Mashed Potatoes Cowboy Ribeye Chop ~ 29 House Steak Sauce, Three-Cheese Macaroni with White Truffle Oil Chicken Marsala ~ 16 Sautéed Chicken Breast, Classic Marsala Sauce, Lemon Basil Rice, Broccolini Braised Short Rib Cannelloni ~ 15 White Truffle Puree, Natural Jus, Forest Mushrooms Roasted Chicken Carbonara ~ 15 Penne tossed with Bruschetta Spring Peas and Applewood Smoked Bacon Classic Carbonara Sauce

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New Menu in the Jack Buck Grill

Welcome, Chef Marbs!

he MAC is excited to introduce Rob Marbs as the new West Clubhouse chef. Chef Marbs will be joining the MAC team after most recently serving as the executive chef for the Glen Echo Country Club. Chef Marbs’ resume also includes the St. Louis Club, where he worked as the assistant chef to former White House Executive Chef Pierre Chambrin, and Tony’s, as chef tournant, while Chef Rob Marbs. the restaurant carried a five star rating. In addition to esteemed restaurants, Chef Marbs has also created dishes for world leaders, including presidents of the U.S., Poland and Ireland. His worldclass knowledge of both food and wines allows him to pair dishes with wines that perfectly balance and enhance the flavors of both – making for one sensational meal. When Chef Marbs isn’t perfecting dishes, he spends time with his wife Maggie and their three children. The MAC is proud and excited to welcome Chef Marbs to the Team, and invites members and guests to try some of his creative and skilled pairings at West.

Wild Game Dinner

Dine on fabulous wild game delicacies with wine pairings presented by A. Bommarito Wines. Saturday, Oct. 20 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception (Cash/Signature Bar) 7 p.m. Dinner Downtown Clubhouse $35 Rod & Gun Club and Wine Society Members, inclusive $40 non-Rod & Gun Club and Wine Society Members, inclusive Call 314-539-4470 for reservations. Reception Wine ~ 2011 Zuani Collio Bianco Appetizer Buffalo Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers and Duck Confit Flatbread 2010 Vajra Dolcetto Salad Course Sage & Fava Bean Custard with Shaved Asparagus Meyer Lemon Cream with Poached Quail Eggs 2010 Vajra Dolcetto Entrée Trio of Wild Boar Wild Boar Rack with Raspberry-Jalapeno Jam Braised Pork Bellies with Cactus Fruit Glaze Andoullie Wild Boar Sausage Farmers Cheese Potato Cake Oven Dried Tomatoes French Beans 2008 Vietti Barbera d’Alba Dessert Chocolate Pate with Truffle NV Ferriera Ruby Port

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Busch Beer is Back!

century and a half after Adolphus Busch opened a small south St. Louis brewery that would become the world’s largest, his great-grandson has decided to follow in the legendary brewer’s footsteps by launching a new brewing company. On Aug. 9, William K. ‘Billy’ Busch came to the MAC and explained how the William K. Busch brewing company came to be. Kräftig brewmaster Marc Gottfried explained how Kräftig and Kräftig Light lagers are produced, using only hops, malt, yeast and water. Attendees enjoyed the presentation and the samples. They were also pleased to hear that Busch plans on opening a Kräftig brewery in St. Louis.

Aaron Pawlitz, Mark Manning and Mark Wining.

Joe Ciapciak, Billy Busch, Mike Uelk and Peter Herzog.

Jeff and Danielle Jacoby.

William K. ‘Billy’ Busch.

Kräfrig Brewmaster Marc Gottfried explaining the Kräftig brewing process

Marc Gottfried and Danny Morrow.

Put Some Spring into Your Step

et ready to hit the dance floor and start perfecting your moves. The Dance Club is offering two sessions of Ballroom Dance Lessons this fall at the Downtown Clubhouse. The first session will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 18 and continue each Tuesday through Oct. 9. The second session will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16 through Nov. 6. Whether you or your spouse are looking for a new interest to share or need to learn a few moves for your first dance or you just enjoy hitting the dance floor, lessons at the MAC are fun and enjoyable for everyone. It does not matter if you have two left feet or are a dance pro, lessons can fit anyone’s skill level. Professional dance instructor Lucy Fitzgerald personalizes the experience for each couple. The dances are broken down into short step sequences making it easier to learn the dance as a whole. Dance lessons are a great way to meet new friends at the Club and spend quality time with your dance partner. The five-week sessions costs $55/person for Dance Club members and $62.50/person for non-Dance Club members. If you are interested in signing up, contact Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402.

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John Hummel, Tim Surmeier and Dave Stuckenberg.

Esley Hamilton Making Third Visit to FYC

escribed by the St. Louis Beacon as, “The region’s most prominent and energetic preservation historian,” Esley Hamilton returns to the Forever Young Club this month. In his two previous visits, Esley focused on the Esley Hamilton historic churches of St. Louis City and County. Now he’s “going green” with a talk on “The English Landscape Garden Abroad,” a look at great gardens in France, Germany and Russia that were inspired by the style of landscape gardening that developed in England in the first half of the 18th century. Do we have any grand English gardens in our area? As co-author of the new book St. Louis Parks, Esley will let us know. All MAC members and their guests are invited to meet him at the West Clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21. Call Brittney Barton at 314539-4490 for details.

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Don’t Miss These Upcoming CWC Events MAC Golf Club Championship Thursday, Sept. 6

Spanish Wine and Food Pairing Friday, Sept. 14

Limited Space Available! There will be both men’s and women’s categories for a Championship Division (Scratch) and a Handicap Division. 1:30 p.m. $45 green fee plus cart fee; MAC Golf Club members receive $25 off first round of golf (first 36 to register) Glen Echo Country Club Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.

Wine provided by Table 31 Imports, food pairings by Executive Chef Bart Philipps. 6 - 9 p.m. $65, inclusive for Wine Society members $75, inclusive for non-Wine Society members Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.

The Apollos Invite You to a Seafood Buffet Friday, Sept. 7 Join the Apollos on Friday, Sept. 7 for a seafood buffet at the Downtown Clubhouse. The buffet will include classic seafood dishes including oysters on the half shell, oysters Rockefeller, chilled shrimp cocktail and several fish entrees prepared by the MAC chefs. Members and guests are welcome, and are even invited to sing along! 6 p.m. – Reception/Signature Bar 7 p.m. – Dinner $28.95 + gratuity Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

Duplicate Bridge

uplicate bridge involves specialized equipment that keeps individual hands intact, and specialized scoring methods that compare results. After a table of four bridge players analyze, bid, play and score a hand, it is passed to another table where four different players analyze, bid, play and score the hand. This process is repeated as many times as there are tables. At the end of the evening, results are compared and the pair

Birds and Bogies Friday, Sept. 14 The MAC Golf Club and the Rod and Gun Club are teaming up to present “Birds and Bogies,” a day of shooting and golf. Join them on a trip to St. Louis Skeet and Trap and the Country Club at the Legends. Get two great sport outings with one unique, dual event. 10 a.m. – Noon: Shoot (50 Birds) Noon – 2 p.m.: Change Venues/ Lunch on Your Own 2 – 4 p.m.: Golf Shotgun Start (9 holes) 4 p.m. – Cocktails by Signature/ Complimentary Hors d’houevres $75, inclusive Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.

who performed the best on the most individual deals wins the contest. Two players may approach the play of the M.A.C. Bridge Club same hand differently and as a result, one may make an extra trick (or more). This is the essence of duplicate bridge: Have the assets of the hand been fully utilized, by offense and defense? All four hands hold a maximum potential. The players attempt to find it. Duplicate bridge is played the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the

Gordon & MacPhail Whisky Tasting Thursday, Sept. 27 Gordon and MacPhail Whisky Tasting and Presentation by Chris Riesbeck, National Brand Ambassador for Gordon and MacPhail Whisky Specialists. Whisky samples, hors d’eourves and parking are included. 6 p.m. – Cash/Signature Bar 6:45 p.m. – Presentation and Tasting $32, inclusive for WFSC Members $35, inclusive for non-WFSC Members Downtown Clubhouse Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

September Happy Hour

Join fellow members, spouses and guests at the September Happy Hour in the Jack Buck Grill. Bring old friends and make new ones. There will be great drink specials: $1.50 drafts, $2 bottles and $3 wells. Cheers! Friday, Sept. 28 5:30 – 8 p.m. Downtown Clubhouse No reservations are required.

West Clubhouse. The game begins at 6:15 p.m. and is usually over by 9:45 p.m. Many players and their guests meet for dinner in the Stan Musial Grill before the game. Call Katie at 314-539-4402 to register today!

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The MAC Toastmasters’ Youth Leadership Program Celebrates Success By Nancy R. Suelflow n July 15, 11 children of MAC members and friends successfully completed the Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Program. Sponsored and conducted by MAC Toastmasters International, the Youth Leadership program helps young people build their communication and leadership skills so they may become tomorrow’s leaders in business, industry and the community. The six week program, which met on Sundays at the West Clubhouse, was a series of meetings designed to give participants the opportunity to learn how to prepare for and present a speech, conduct meetings, listen effectively, and provide constructive feedback to their peers. The result is improved self-confidence and interpersonal communication skills that can be incorporated throughout their lives. Sam Hanses, a 12-year-old student at Mary Queen of Peace, stated that he was able to obtain his Boy Scout communication and public speaking badges through the program, which is one of the requirements in order to become an Eagle Scout. Sam further noted, “The Youth Leadership program has given me confidence to become more comfortable when speaking in front of others. By completing this program, I am better at preparing and giving reports at school.” Sam is the grandson of MAC Governor Judith Hanses. The Youth Leadership program utilizes the “learn by doing” approach. The program’s workshop-style design provided an emphasis on specialized speaking and leadership skills by enabling participants to develop and enhance their existing communication skills through practical experience. The benefits to this approach are that participants learned to: • Overcome nervousness when speaking before an audience. • Organize and present ideas logically and convincingly. • Listen carefully to others’ ideas. • Offer advice to help others improve

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their speaking and leadership skills. • Participate in - and even lead the Youth Leadership meetings. They also make new friends and have fun. Victoria Sansone, another 12-year-old student at Parkway West Middle School, Young Toastmasters having fun at the Youth Leadership Toastmasters states, “The Youth Program at the West Clubhouse. Leadership program taught me how to effectively speak in In every meeting, participants front of my peers, as well as have fun learn to apply the principles of doing so.” listening, thinking and speaking. MAC Charles Sansone, a 15-year-old Toastmaster Nancy Suelflow coordinated student at John Burroughs School, said, the program, assisted by fellow MAC “Having the participants take leadership Toastmasters Governor Judith Hanses, roles in the program, and allowing them Liz Kroll, Tom Applewhite, Tim Sansone to vote on things such as Best Speaker, and Phil Hayes. Best Evaluator and Best Table Topics, Aimee Hagnauer, a 15-year-old gave everyone a sense of independence student at Villa Duchesne, said, “I really and made the program well catered enjoy the Youth Toastmasters Program to teens and pre-teens.” Victoria and and I know it’s going to help me at Charles are the children of MAC school. I am learning about public members Tim and Sherrie Sansone. speaking, which will help me make better presentations in class. I am also “The Youth Leadership program learning to listen better and to organize has given me confidence to become my thoughts.” Aimee is the daughter more comfortable when speaking in of Past Governor Robert and Kathy front of others. By completing this Hagnauer. Another session will be offered by program, I am better at preparing MAC Toastmasters free of charge in and giving reports at school.” early fall. More information will follow in the MAC Buffet and an upcoming - Sam Hanses issue of the Cherry Diamond magazine. MAC Toastmasters sponsored the Youth Leadership program and provided the materials for each participant free of charge. Generally, meetings follow a format similar to that of a MAC Toastmasters Club meeting. There is an announced agenda and participants learn and practice parliamentary procedure during each meeting. Lecturing is minimal, but discussion is held during each session. Participants, working from a handbook, select officers who preside over the meetings. The remaining class members are assigned other duties on a rotating basis, so everyone is actively involved. Participants also deliver short Toastmaster Tom Applewhite congratulates the impromptu and prepared speeches. Youth Toastmasters on their accomplishments.

oin the Lunch and Tour Group on Monday, Oct. 15 for a tour of the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center. Attendees will have the honor and privilege of having a question and answer session with a Holocaust survivor after the tour. After the tour, the ladies will gather for lunch. The group will present a donation and gift for the Holocaust survivor speaker and the Museum. Always remember that attendees can bring a guest(s). Monday, Oct. 15 8:50 a.m. – Carpooling at West 9:15 a.m. – Roll Call at the Museum 9:30 a.m. – Tour Begins 11:45 a.m. – Lunch $16 Call Marie Salter at 314-567-5976 (or pphred@swbell.net) or Mary Lou Lenkman at 314-610-1630 (or brvami@gmail) for reservations.

ll of your business networking needs can be met at the MAC. The Business Development Group has expanded its resources and collaborated with other networking groups. The joint meetings are sure to help boost business and future opportunities. Spread the word to your friends and business associates to join the BDG at one of the premier networking events for all types of small businesses, including women-owned, minorityowned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned in St. Louis: A great environment to network, ask questions, and conduct one-to-one meetings. Mark your calendar and bring plenty of business cards and attend the next BDG breakfast meeting, featuring the Gateway Business Network (the old St. Louis Business Networking), on Sept. 20 at 7 a.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse.

Nominate a Charity for 2013

he Charitable Society be considered for nomination. �� for Children is taking Nominations can be emailed to �� nominations for the 2013 CSC Chairman Sam Hopmeier �� charities that will be at hopmeier@aol.com. Along �� supported by the MAC. with the charity name, please Three charities will be selected provide a one-page fact sheet and each will receive any money raised with information about the charity. Also, throughout the year by the MAC please make sure the charity is listed CSC. The deadline for nominations is with St. Louis Better Business Bureau in Saturday, Oct. 27. For a charity to be their Charity Review section. considered it must be: a local charity, On Thursday, Nov. 8, the charities non-denominational, family-oriented, will be presented to the selection with an emphasis on service to children committee at a meeting at the West and for human welfare. Clubhouse at 7:30 a.m. The nominating Nominees are also required to submit member or employee must be present copies of the organization’s IRS letter at the meeting for a five-minute of determination as a 501(c)3, and the presentation on the charity. The final organization’s most recent form 990, recommendations of charities selected which has been submitted to the IRS. will be given to the Board of Governors The MAC will also access the Guidestar for approval. If you have a charity that website to verify that the organization’s you work closely with, nominate it today status as a charity is still valid. Without and help the MAC give back to the this documentation, the charity can not community.

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Tennis Exhibition

battle is brewing on the West Clubhouse tennis courts. Get your front row seat at the West Clubhouse on Friday, Oct. 19, to see two exciting matches at 6 p.m. The annual Tennis Exhibition is sponsored by the MAC Charitable Society for Children to raise money for the 2012 charities: Our Little Haven, Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders and SouthSide Early Childhood Center. Representatives from the three charities, as well as members of the CSC will be on hand to share information about the charities. The first match will be a battle between tennis pros Lance Vodicka and Dave Fuhrig. Lance Vodicka is a 2012 ATP Touring Professional, with current US Men’s Open Pro ranking of #155. He achieved career-high ATP professional rankings of #728 in singles and #649 in doubles. Vodicka finished his junior career a United States National Under-18 ranking of #26. He began teaching tennis at the age of 16 and became a certified USPTA teaching pro in 2005. He was awarded the 2009 USTA St. Louis

District Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance as well as the 2008 and 2011 USPTA Missouri Valley Player of the Year Award. Dave Fuhrig played Lance Vodicka #1 singles at Quincy University for four years. He holds the all-time Quincy record for matches won. He is the defending 2011 and 2012 Bud Simpson Doubles Champion. Dave Fuhrig Fuhrig holds a 5.0 rating by the USTA and has seven years of teaching experience. Following their match, MAC tennis pros Scott Stutz, Mac McDonald, Max Shapiro and Patrick McNally will play a doubles match. All members and their guests are welcome to attend. Admission is free. Donations for the 2012 charities will graciously be accepted. Be sure to read the Cherry Diamond, Buffet and CWC a la Carte for more information about this year’s exhibition.

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Through the Years 1904 MAC member John Furla was the only Missourian to run the marathon in the 1904 Olympics. His legacy is remembered through the John Furla Memorial Cup, which was awarded to the first place winners of the St. Louis Marathon. The cup has been retired and is displayed in a rotation of trophies in the Sportman’s Club. Furla was inducted into the MAC Hall of Fame in 1993. 1947 Mickey Rooney, the perpetual teenage movie star, was a luncheon guest of R.C. Muckerman on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Rooney was appearing at a horse show that week. An interesting conversationalist, he entertained the guests with his many witticisms. He also visited the Club on other occasions while in the city. 1952 Two exquisite Meissen vases made in the studio of Augustus III, elector of Saxony and king of Poland in the 18th century, were presented to the MAC by Mr. and Mrs. Will Docter. The vases are in the delicate “Schneeballmuster” or “snowball” pattern made famous by the great porcelain artist, Johann Joachim Kuendler. The vases remain on display in the Art Lounge to this day.

Mickey Rooney was luncheon guest at the Club.

record-breaking seasons in the major leagues. Musial is widely considered to be one of the greatest hitters in baseball history; he is Stan Musial. also considered to be the most consistent hitter of his era. Musial was a first-ballot inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969 and is currently the longest tenured living Hall of Famer. 1978 Vogue Editor Liz Groves clarified the season’s new ideas and Cathy Olsen delivered informative commentary as

models walked the runway at the MAC 75th Anniversary Fashion show on Sept. 9, 1978. A symphony of color graced the stage as glamorous designs of silk and glitter were exhibited. More than 450 MAC ladies and guests found it refreshing to preview the new looks for fall and winter. Former fashion coordinator Terry Conway, doyenne of high fashion at the MAC showings, was given a special tribute before the show.

Terry Conway, left, with Vogue editor Liz Groves.

Meissen vases presented to the MAC.

1962 Longtime MAC member Stan Musial was the cover story in the 1962 Cherry Diamond Roster. The article, written by longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports writer Neal Russo, detailed how “Records alone did not make The Man: There are deeper reasons why Stan Musial has become a legend in his lifetime.” The iconic Cardinal would retire the next season, finishing 22

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Trunk-R-Treat

ime to start polishing up those jokes and thinking about your Halloween costume. The annual MAC Trunk-R-Treat is slowly creeping closer. This year’s Trunk-R-Treat will be held on Sunday, Oct. 28, at the West Clubhouse. Dress up your ghouls and goblins and fly your broomsticks to the West parking lot from 4 - 7 p.m. Kids and adults are encouraged to come decked out in their sassiest, funniest, scariest and goofiest costumes. Don’t forget to polish up your jokes. Kids will get the chance to trick or treat from car to car in the parking lot.

Families, decorate Trunk-R-Treat your car for the Sunday, Oct. 28 4-7 p.m. festive occasion and you may win $12 + gratuity - Adults $8 + gratuity - Children a prize! The best 12 & Under decorated car West Clubhouse Call 314-539-4490 for will be given an reservations. award. After working up an appetite with the games, dancing and trunk-r-treating, no witch or ghost will go hungry. A delicious spread of food and drinks will be available. Make your reservations now by calling 314539-4490. The cost is $12 + gratuity for adults and $8 + gratuity for kids 12 and under.

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y opting to have electronic statements, your monthly statement will come directly to your inbox every month, simply and conveniently. While paper statements are still an option, electronic statements eliminate the clutter from your office space and the hassle of shredding documents. Members may check their account balances online at any time under the Members Central tab of the MAC website, mac-stl.org. To register for paperless statements, simply email billing@mac-stl.org with your member number and the email address(es) you would like to have your statements sent to. Members can also pay statements each month using ACH direct. Direct debit will conveniently debit the statement balance on the 15th of each month. Call Heather Taylor at 314-231-7220 ext. 7232 or email billing@mac-stl.org to register. Electronic Statements, just another way to stay Connected to your Club.

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Halloween costumes originated in ancient Europe: The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing masks and costumes to avoid being recognized as human.

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arilynne Bradley is this month’s featured artist in the MAC Art Gallery at the Downtown Clubhouse. Her curiosity of the world is reflected in her paintings. Architectural structures compete with crowds of outdoor activity. The interplay of figures with the scene makes the composition come to life in a burst of excitement and drama. The many moods are created by the relationship between glowing light and dark patterns. Her skills as a draftsman enable her to use architectural design elements into her paintings. Marilynne received her BFA degree from Washington University, an MAT from Webster University and her MFA from Syracuse University. Marilynne Bradley is a professor at Webster University in the MAT program, teaching drawing, painting and watercolor. Her watercolors are recognized in museum exhibitions, major national juried competitions, and are included in many major corporate collections around the world. In her work, Bradley seeks to preserve the architecture of buildings while exploring the energy and charm of the cities in which they’re set, frequently focusing on her hometown of St. Louis. She has written and illustrated several books, the latest being “St. Louis in Watercolor.” If you are interested in purchasing any of Bradley’s work that is displayed at the Club, please contact Linda Van de Riet at 314-539-4448.

New Manicurists

Manicurists Pamela Adams and Dannelle Jennings have joined the Downtown Barbershop. Manicures and pedicures are available by appointment during the following times: Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday: Noon – 5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Artist of the Month

Downtown Barbershop Happy Hour

ome to the Downtown Barbershop on Friday, Sept. 28, for a special Barbershop Happy Hour. Complimentary Schlafly beer will be available while you pamper yourself with an old-fashioned hot lather, neck message and a hair cut. Finish off the day in the Jack Buck Grill, from 5:30-8 p.m., for the September Downtown Happy Hour.

Call 314-539-4440 to make an appointment.

THE MAC EXPERIENCE Letters from MAC Members & Guests Dear Wally, On behalf of all of the employees of the MAC, please accept my most sincere thanks for the beautiful collection of photographs and the frame in which they are displayed. The gift will hang in my home for years to come and the honor of serving as President of our great Club will be in my heart for as long as I live. Sincerely, Tom Albus

Tom Albus and Wally Smith.

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�� Diamond Dialogue

This month: Jack Flynn Jack Flynn was swimming laps in the Downtown Pool when the Cherry Diamond caught up with him. Jack has been a member since 1994. 1. Why did you join the MAC? “I always heard great things about the MAC. I always wanted to become a member.” 2. What are your favorite Club-sponsored events? “I really enjoy the Sports Personality of the Year Award and the Club Election. I’m also a proud Toastmaster.” 3. What is your favorite MAC workout? “I work out every morning. I enjoy cardio and spinning. I also swim regularly.” 4. What is your favorite meal at the MAC? “I sit at the LB table in the Sportman’s Club on Mondays. I also like to bring my wife to the Jack Buck Grill for nice dinners.”

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