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Inside the Diamond:Boxing is Back! • Love is in the Air at the MAC
MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet • Hall of Fame Inductees Good Fellowship Day • Fairytale Weddings at the MAC
CSC Spotlight - College Bound
“Here stands baseball’s perfect warrior. Here stands baseball’s perfect knight.”
The MAC Remembers Cardinals Legend and Longtime MemberStan ‘The Man’ Musial.
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FEATURES 8 Love is in the Air at the MAC16 MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet17 Hall of Fame Inductees18 Good Fellowship Day20 Fairytale Weddings at the MAC24 CSC Spotlight - College Bound
CHERRY DIAMONDMissouri Athletic Club
Founded in 1903
February 2013
CHERRY DIAMOND STAFFPublisher - Joel L. KarstenDirector of Communications - James M. Wilson Graphic Designer - Diane RackovanCommunications Assistant - Kelly Barbour
General Manager - Wallace L. Smith
To advertise, call 314-539-4488 or e-mail: [email protected] Cherry Diamond Vol. 106/No. 10 (UPSP: 102-560) is published monthly by the Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63102 Tel. (314) 231-7220. Subscription, $39 per year, subject to sales tax.
Departments 4 New Members 5 The President’s Column 6 Calendar10 MAC Hospitality11 From the GM’s Desk12 Fitness14 Athletics22 Clubs Within the Club25 Club News30 Snapshots
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300 Cans were collected for local food pantries by the FYC at their Holiday Program at West.
Years to the day after Mia Hamm first came to the MAC to accept the Collegiate Player of the Year Award, she was granted a proclamation that Jan. 11 is now “Mia Hamm Day” in St. Louis.
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Boxing is Back! 19The MAC Boxing Championships will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28. Boxers from the St. Louis Metro Boxing Club will square off against ranked opponents in exciting bouts in various weight divisions.
10 Nominated candidates will be selected to run for the Board of Governors in 2013. Don’t miss your chance! See page 26 for details.
The MAC Remembers Stan ‘The Man’ Musial 21 Stan ‘The Man’ Musial was not only one of the best players in the history of baseball, he was also a Hall of Fame person. He frequently enjoyed lunch in the Stan Musial Grille at West with family and friends. He will be missed by his fellow MAC members, and staff, who got to know him over the years.
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Thanks to the following members for sponsoring
new members to the Club. Tom Applewhite
Clay ArvolaMargaret Baumann
Daniel ClinardDean Eggerding
Mark FinkeJohn FinnieGreg Gantz
Mark HelmsingHerb HitchingsNicholas Lamb
Mike LantzyTom LantzyScott MillerMark Neill
Thomas NunneleeRoss Osiek
John ReichertTroy RobertsonJohn Swoboda
Chris WrightClinton Wright
Welcome,New MACMembers!
Arnold, James M.: William Venker & Sanders, One Metropolitan Square, St. Louis MO 63101; Res. 5333 Spaunhurst Farm Rd., Villa Ridge MO 63089,314-606-5946 Bax, Robert S. (Mary): Prudential Alliance, 1588 S. Lindbergh #210, St. Louis MO 63131, 314-872-6703; Res. 27 York Dr., St. Louis MO 63144,314-567-5039 Dentinger, Brian T. (Kristi): Edward Jones, 3870 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis MO 63127,314-849-7180; Res. 520 E. Monroe Ave., St. Louis MO 63122,314-821-2168 Duncan, Derek J.: USI Insurance Services, St. Louis MO 63101, N.A.; Res. 670 Willow Lake Ct., Weldon Springs MO 63304,573-338-8783 Flynn, Jessica (Alexander Kliman): Travelers Insurance, 940 Westport Plaza, Maryland Heights MO 63139, N.A.; Res. 6414 Wise Ave #301, St. Louis MO 63139,217-620-8085 Foley, Andrew M. (Jenna M. Heaton): Express Chem, 2101 Clifton Ave., St. Louis MO 63139, 314-644-1300; Res. 1324 Washington Ave. #820, St. Louis MO 63103, 314-540-8244 Garner, Michael W. (Jessica): UMB Bank, 2 South Broadway, St. Louis MO 63102, 314-612-8212; Res. 212 Papin Ave., St. Louis MO 63119, 314-373-9536 Gill, Brian (Dianne): Armstrong Teasdale LLC, 7700 Forsyth Ave., Clayton MO 63105, 314-552-6681; Res. 236 Orrick Lane, St. Louis MO 63122, 314-435-2858 Heaton, Scott: Drive Social Media, 906 Olive Street, St. Louis MO 63101, 314-450-8363; Res. 1000 Washington Ave. #709, St. Louis MO 63101, 314-540-4261
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.
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Hollingshead, Jeremy D. (Meredith): Hollinshead Law Firm, 13321 N. Outer 40 #700, Chesterfield MO 63017, 314-480-5475; Res. 2305 Parkridge Ave., St. Louis MO 63144, 314-616-6364 Joyce, Richard G.: Res. 7506 Cromwell Dr., Apt. 3N,704-910-9136 Lange, Donald H. (Wanda): CIC Group Inc., 530 Maryville Centre Dr., St. Louis MO 63141,314-682-3750; Res. 16545 Scenic Ridge, Marthasville MO 63357, 636-433-2274 Larson, Sean S.: Apex Metal Finishing, 8001 Van Buren St., St. Louis MO 63111, 314-638-2662; Res. 5527 Waterman Blvd. 1W, St. Louis MO 63112, 314-795-8266 Lindsay, Greg: Northwestern Mutual, 7733 Forsyth Blvd., Ste. 1000, St. Louis MO 63105, 314-746-2852; Res. 1256 Dawn Valley Dr., Maryland Heights MO 63043, 314-401-5068 Marshall, Michael (Elizabeth): Delta Regional Authority, 236 Sharkey Ave., Ste. 400, Clarksdale MS 38614, 662-624-8600; Res. P.O. Box 70, Sikeston MO 63801,573-380-0053 Ruggiero, Kimsey L. (Charles): Onshore Outsourcing, 4688 World Center Parkway, St. Louis MO, 678-477-3531; Res. 607 Greenwich Green Lane, Town & Country MO 63017, 314-485-1980Saffle, Dillon: Student; Res. 19471 SE 28th Place, Sammamish WA 98075, 425-864-0763Short, Kevin L. (Traci): Opaa Food Management, 100 Chesterfield Bus. Pky. Ste. 310, Chesterfield MO 63005, 636-812-0777; Res. 24 Countryside Lane, St. Louis MO 63131 314-822-4577Surdyke, Charles D. (Denise): MSMF, 12213 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis MO 63122, 314-576-7483; Res. 8177 Dittmer Ridge Rd., Dittmer MO 63023, 636-274-0505Toberman, Dustin (Michelle): Gavilon Grain LLC, 200 Voorhees St., Terre Haute IN 47802, 812-232-1044; Res. 7549 Lakewood Dr., Terre Haute IN 47802, 812-894-3530
Widham, Scott Pierce: ADT Security, 3401 Rider Trail South, Earth City MO 63045; Res. 1520 Washington Ave. #304, St. Louis MO 63103, 314-440-2758Woolverton, Brian (Cynthia): AT&T, 13075 Manchester Rd.,St. Louis MO 63131, 314-614-9558; Res. 860 Durbin Ct., St. Louis MO 63141, 314-475-3170
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JOEL KARSTEN - PRESIDENTDAVID P. WEISS - FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT CHRISTOPHER MICHALAK - SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT GORDON D. BUSH - TREASURER • DANIEL D. FUSZ - SECRETARY
Can you guess what private club did this in the last six months? Hosted events featuring an impressive lineup of prominent sports figures including Coach Jeff Fischer and running back Steven Jackson from the Rams, Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny and General Manager John Mozeliak, 1968 Masters winner Bob Goalby, SLU coaches Jim Crews and Mike McGinty, the premier sportscaster in America Joe Buck, Major League Baseball Players Matt Holiday and Max Scherzer, and soccer legend Mia Ham… That’s correct! Your Club, the Missouri Athletic Club.
We all enjoy watching, listening and talking sports at our Club. Fellow members, and sports fans around this city, and nation, are watching to see just what we have lined up next. Our platform is a large one when it comes to sports programs in this city, state and nation. Local media outlets like KMOX, KFNS, TV outlets like Channel 2, 4 and 5 all have recently done stories from our Clubhouse. Cardinal broadcaster and fellow MAC member Dan McLaughlin recently did an hour-long, commercial-free radio show on the MAC Hermann Trophy Awards, and our staff and Board members were able to share stories of their daily experiences at the Club. Also, Dan helped put together a TV show on Fox Sports Midwest recapping the awards presentation, and produced the promotional video for the MAC Gala.
“Athletics” is our Club’s middle name, not only because we do
an excellent job of hosting sports banquets, but also because of the wide array of athletics, fitness and opportunities sitting in front of us, as members, on a daily basis. Daily group emails go out that talk about who is playing pickup basketball, squash, racquetball, tennis and handball. Or, who is meeting for a fitness class or workout with a fellow member, followed by a cold beverage and dinner afterwards... This is camaraderie in action at our Club.
Through the first four months of our fiscal year 2013, the MAC continues to benefit from you, the members, choosing to spend your hard-earned money at our Club. One number that I like to keep a close eye on is Departmental Revenue per member. This calculation is a simple one: You divide departmental revenue by current number of members. In fiscal year 2012, this was up 11 percent vs. the prior year. In the first four months of FY 2013, it is up eight percent. In the words of Past President Scott Engelbrecht, you the members are thinking of the “MAC FIRST.” You are booking banquets, company meetings, and hotel rooms for yourself and out of town guests. The staff enjoys hearing the positive feedback from your experiences.
While members continue to use the Club more often, let me also draw your attention to an important subject that needs improvement. In fiscal year 2012, our member headcount was down five percent, and in the first four quarters of fiscal year 2013, the member head count is down three percent. So please continue to bring your guests to the MAC so they can see first hand the benefits of the MAC membership. It is always easier to “show” than just “tell” them. If you are already enjoying reduced dues by being a Platinum
President’s ColumnPresident Joel L. Karsten
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
President’s Column
TERM ENDS 2013Gordon BushDaniel FuszJoel KarstenChristopher MichalakDavid P. Weiss
TERM ENDS 2014John BughMary FrontczakTerry K. HammerJudith R. HansesTroy W. Robertson
TERM ENDS 2015Greg BeekmanKim DeMotteDean EggerdingJohn M. NoceJohn D. Salter
Partner, congratulations and thank you! Remember you can have two new friends or business associates join at the same time, and they BOTH receive the Platinum savings of $1,200 a year!
Exciting additions are coming to the West Clubhouse, which, in my opinion, is a gold mine when it comes to the MAC membership package. Your comments and suggestions were heard loud and clear by the Board and Management in the recent survey results. After all, 70 percent of our members live within five miles of West, and we believe when everyone in your home uses the family membership, your membership value is greatly increased. Upgrades are planned for the Stan Musical Grill area. Our fitness equipment will be second to none, come March, when the new equipment, and fitness area, get a much needed upgrade. The new pool furniture and additions around the pool area will be ready for use by the start of the 2013 pool season. A strategic plan is in the works to create a better bar setting at West, so that your first choice for business meetings and couples dining in the West County area will clearly be your Club.
I want to personally thank all the members that stepped up to support the Club with their prepayment of dues. All together, $405,000 of dues and capital fee prepayments were collected. These funds are extremely beneficial during this time of the year when our real estate and personal property taxes at both locations are due.
In previous columns, I asked you to consider running for the Board. The Club election is in May, but the deadline for entering the race is fast approaching. If you are considering running, please contact Linda Van de Riet (314-539-4448 or [email protected]), in the Membership Office, in February. For those that have the time, dedication and passion to serve our Club, it is a truly rewarding experience.
Stay connected to your Club, where camaraderie is experienced and relationships forged.
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BallroomDance LessonsTuesdays, Feb. 5 - 266:30 – 9 p.m.$55, inclusive for Dance Club Members$62.50, inclusive for non-Dance Club MembersDowntown ClubhouseCall 314-539-4402 for reservations.
Priscilla,Queen of the Desert at the Fox Thursday, Feb. 75:45 p.m.Downtown ClubhouseCall 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Valentine’sBallSaturday, Feb. 9Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fabulous dinner dance in the beautiful Missouri Ballroom sponsored by the Dance Club.6 p.m. - Cocktail Reception (cash bar)7 p.m. - Dinner8 - 11 p.m. - Dancing$50, inclusiveDowntown ClubhouseCall 314-539-4470 for reservations.
“Parents Night Out” Kids’ Cooking ClassSaturday, Feb. 16MAC kids are invited to learn firsthand how to prepare a salad and pizza by Chef Grant Higgs. A special menu for parents, featuring wine pairings, will be served in the Dining Room.6 – 8 p.m.$20, inclusiveWest ClubhouseCall 314-539-4490 for reservations.
MTS Whiskeys of North America TastingWednesday, Feb. 206:30 - 8:30 p.m.$30, for MTS members$35, for non-MTS membersDowntown ClubhouseCall 314-539-4470 for reservations.
SLU Game Watch Happy HourFriday, Feb. 225 – 8 p.m.Free of ChargeDowntown ClubhouseReservations are not required.
Good Fellowship DaySaturday, Feb. 23Don’t miss one of the great traditional events at the Club, as the Athletic Department hosts the annual Good Fellowship Day Party. It is a day of food, fun and friendship on the 5th Floor of the Downtown Clubhouse.
Annual Boxing ChampionshipThursday, Feb. 28Boxers from around the St. Louis Metro Boxing Club will square off against ranked opponents in exciting bouts in various weight divisions.6 p.m. - Cocktails7 p.m. - Dinner (Cocktails by subscription only)8:15 p.m. - Boxing begins$110Ring Side - $130 Downtown ClubhouseCall 314-539-4470 for reservations.
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The Book of Mormon at the Fox - SOLD OUTThursday, Feb. 285:45 p.m.
Rod & Gun Club ShootSaturday, March 9Downtown ClubhouseCall 314-539-4470 for reservations.
St. Patrick’s Day BrunchSunday, March 1710 a.m. - 1 p.m.Adults - $20Children 12 & under - $12West ClubhouseCall 314-539-4490 for reservations.
War Horse at the FoxThursday, March 215:45 p.m. Downtown ClubhouseCall 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Happy HourFriday, March 225 – 8 p.m.Free of ChargeDowntown ClubhouseReservations are not required.
Sunday Easter Brunch Sunday, March 31Seatings: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Missouri Room10 a.m.- Noon, Crystal RoomAdults - $30.95 + gratuityChildren (Age 4-12) - $13.95 + gratuityDowntown ClubhouseCall 314-539-4470 for reservations.West ClubhouseCall 314-539-4490 for reservations.
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• 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 314-539-4417.
• For dining reservations at West, call 314-539-4441.
ApollosMondays, 7 p.m., Downtown
Forever Young ClubThird Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West
Military History ClubFourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown
ToastmastersWednesdays, 5:30 p.m., Downtown
Business Development GroupThird Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m.,Downtown
Book ClubSecond Thursday of the month,5:30 p.m.West
Invitational Sanctioned BridgeTuesday (2nd & 4th)6:15 p.m.West
Ongoing CWC MeetingsThe 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.
To join a CWC, or for more information, visit the MAC website (mac-stl.org) or call 314-539-4402.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the MAC
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Love is in the air at the MAC. Valentine’s Day means many things to many different people. For some, it is a special holiday meant to shower their significant other with gifts and love, while others like to keep it more low-key and relaxing. No matter what your celebration style is, the MAC will make your day a special one for you, and your sweetheart. Check out your guide to a MAC Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Ball Instead of spending your Valentine’s Day at an overcrowded and overpriced restaurant, treat your special someone to an evening of elegance at the MAC Valentine’s Ball on Saturday, Feb. 9. The beautiful Missouri Room will serve as the backdrop for this intimate evening. You and your sweetheart will feast on a delicious three-course dinner and then dance the night away to music by the Ambassadors of Swing. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations. This year, the Dance Club is pairing with the Charitable Society for Children for their annual check presentation. At the Valentine’s Ball, the Charitable Society for Children will present the checks to the three charities from 2012: Southside Early Childhood Center, Walker Scottish Rite Clinic and Our Little Haven. The charities selected for 2013, Boys Hope Girls Hope, College Bound and Voices for Children, will also be recognized. All Charitable Society for Children members and contributors are invited to attend. Dining Make it simple and treat your valentine to a romantic evening at the Club. Both clubhouses are offering special dinner menus to celebrate the amorous holiday. For reservations in the Jack Buck Grill or Rendezvous Room, call 314-539-4417. For reservations in the Dining Room at West, call 314-539-4441.
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Lobster Bisque
Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts and Poppyseed Vinaigrette~
Filet Mignon Cabernet Demi Glaze
Petite Filet Medallion and Lobster Tail Cabernet Demi Glaze and Drawn Butter
Halibut Citrus Beurre Blanc
Chicken Breast Champagne Supreme Sauce~
White Chocolate Passion Fruit Torte
Valentine’s BallSaturday, Feb. 96 p.m. - Cocktails (signature/cash bar)7 p.m. - Dinner8 p.m. - Dancing$50, inclusiveDowntown ClubhouseCall 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Valentine’s Dinner - DowntownThursday, Feb. 14 - Saturday, Feb. 16$75 per coupleLive MusicCall 314-539-4417 for reservations.
Valentine’s Dinner – WestThursday, Feb. 14$100 per coupleThree Course Meal prepared by Chef Grant HiggsCall 314-539-4441 for reservations. Menu TBD.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the MAC
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Gifts…Chocolates
The way to anyone’s heart is often through their stomach. The Downtown Clubhouse is selling boxes of chocolates that will make any special person in your life melt. You can purchase chocolates at the Front Desk Downtown. You can also purchase a dozen chocolate covered strawberries for $15. Strawberries can be dipped in dark chocolate and stripped with white chocolate or dipped in milk chocolate. Orders can be placed by calling 314-539-4470. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.
Pampering Treat your sweetheart to a day of pampering and relaxation with a massage or manicure/pedicure at either Clubhouse. Massage rates are: $39.50/30 min., $62.50/60 min. and $85.50/90 min. There are several massage therapists available at both locations. Manicures and pedicures are available at both Clubhouses. Manicures start at $20, and pedicures at $35. Nail services are a nice gift for men or women. To schedule an appointment at West, call 314-539-4454. For an appointment Downtown, call 314-539-4440. Gift certificates for manicures, pedicures and massages can be purchased through the Downtown Accounting Department by calling314-539-4432, or at West’s Front Desk by calling 314-539-4444.
Valentine’s Day,Did you Know?
The most fantastic gift of love is the Taj Mahal in India. It was built
by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife.
Wine of the Month
The February wine of the month is the Caymus Conundrum. This 2011 Napa Valley selection is a blend of sauvignon blanc, muscat, viognier and chardonnay grapes. It pairs nicely with Asian or spicy, light food. It is medium-bodied, elegant and has notes of pear, peach and melon. Caymus Conundrum can be enjoyed by the glass for $11 or shared with friends for $42 per bottle.
LOVE YOUR LOOKWITH THE
MAC PRO SHOP
Outfit your significant other in some new
and stylish athletic gear from either of the Club’s Pro Shops. Both Clubhouses are offering 20% off all apparel, Monday Feb. 4, through Sunday, Feb. 10.
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Tuesday, Feb. 5Nashville Predators
Thursday, Feb. 7Detroit Red Wings
Saturday, Feb. 9, Anaheim Ducks
Monday Feb. 11Los Angeles Kings
Tuesday, Feb. 19San Jose Sharks
Saturday, Feb. 23Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday, Feb. 28Chicago Blackhawks Friday, March 1Edmonton Oilers Tuesday, March 12San Jose Sharks Thursday, March 14 Phoenix Coyotes Saturday, March 16 Anaheim Ducks Tuesday, March 26Edmonton Oilers Thursday, March 28Los Angeles Kings
Friday, April 5Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday, April 14Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, April 16 Vancouver Canucks Thursday, April 18Phoenix Coyotes
Friday, April 19 Dallas Stars Tuesday, April 23Colorado Avalanche Thursday, April 25 Calgary Flames Saturday, April 27Chicago Blackhawks
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Hockey is back! Enjoy a home Blues game and stay at your Club!Your Club is offering deep discounts on overnight guest rooms for
all Blues regular season home games.Call 314-231-7220 for reservations.
$69 Queen bed • $74 King bed or two queen beds
$89 Suite • $119 Executive SuiteIncludes complimentary garage parking and shuttle service to and from games.
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From the General Manager’s DeskWally Smith
Dear MAC Members: Each month I start working on this “Manager Update” about one hour prior to the absolute, no more time, cut-off deadline for the Cherry Diamond publication. It’s not that I like pressure, but I’m composing this two weeks prior to you getting it, so dealing with that gap is always interesting, and causes pause. Case in point, next week we have a huge event coming up (The Gala) that we are all really working hard on. It has not happened yet, but as you read this, it did and is actually history. We are excited about it at this point. As we prepare, we hope that it was awesome and that you all enjoyed it. Time travel type stuff - Wow! Speaking of time, my one-year anniversary with the MAC is two weeks from today, but as you read this, it has already happened, too. I’ve enjoyed being introduced as the New Manager, but I guess all good things must end. After a full year, and having been through the entire cycle once, my rookie status is gone, and it’s time for full speed ahead. So as we roll into February, every new day is no longer a total mystery. I’ve been to boxing night, seen the elections, experienced opening day with the Cards, Rams and Blues, experienced the Jack Buck Sports Awards, the MAC Hermann Trophy presentation and
Good Fellowship Day, to name just a few. The MAC rocks and I’m so pleased to be here with you in St Louis. A quick look back and recap, then a fast-forward to today, will bring us all back on the same page. Upon my arrival, the welcome and expectations were beyond amazing. I spent my first 30 days finding my way around the buildings, and meeting as many staff, members, vendors and people as possible. The next 30 focused on who was doing what. The following 30 was spent asking “Why?” and challenging past practices and assumptions. Then we got into our bucket mode, and began developing strategies to turn our membership recruitment efforts positive, to fill our hotel rooms and to get our banquet areas cooking. Several new staff members were recruited, budgets were developed and we were off and running. I love this stuff!! All in all, we had a very solid 2012 finishing December with a positive month in membership growth, and great business in our rooms and banquet areas. Thank you all, so very much, for introducing your friends to the MAC, for using our rooms when the opportunity arises, and for all your holiday parties and ongoing banquet business; 2013 is off to a very solid start as well, so take care of yourself and find a fitness
class, trainer or jump in the pool for a good workout. Next up, we have a number of fun Capital project in the works. I’m happy to report the Gala raised well over $100,000 (pure speculation at this point), and we are putting that money right back into the Club, for your increased enjoyment. Look for the all-new Natulas circuit this March, and all new pool furniture in May, both at West. We are also studying the “clubby” aspects of our West dining experience, which I’m sure will turn up some interesting ideas and initiatives. Our Downtown Clubhouse is not forgotten as we prepare to use some of the money generated, in addition to funds from the Preservation Foundation, to continue working on our life safety improvements, and tackle some deferred maintenance projects on roofs, and the lighting well. The MAC is on the move and the Platinum Partnership membership category is absolutely the best value in the entire universe. Let us help you take advantage, as you help us with the mission. Here is to year number two and tons of fun at The MAC. See you at the Club. ~Wally
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Mandy Puett has eight years of experience in massage therapy. She was trained at the Wholistic Life Center and is a Missouri licensed massage therapist. Mandy specializes in hot stone, prenatal, sports, Swedish and deep tissue massages, Craniosacral therapy (CST) and teaches the MELT method. “Mandy’s CST was not what I expected, certainly not your father’s massage,” said Governor Kim DeMotte. “I was suffering pretty agonizing knee pain, and within an hour, I walked out of her office with significantly reduced pain. After five sessions, I was back to golf; it didn’t even hurt my score!” To book an appointment with Mandy, call 314-539-4481. The same massage therapies are offered at the West Clubhouse. To book an appointment at West, call 314-539-4423.
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MAC FITBased on the principles of Cross Fit, this
class will take your workout to a new level. High intensity intervals take your body to its
extreme best.Tuesdays & Thursdays
6 p.m.Group Exercise Studio
West ClubhouseReservations are not required.
Evening SpinningAn energizing indoor cycling experience for all levels created by World-Class Endurance
Cyclist Johnny G. Bring your energy, imagination, lots of water, and join us for this
invigorating ride!Tuesdays and Thursdays
6 p.m.West Clubhouse
Saturday SpinningStick with your New Year’s fitness goals with
Saturday morning spinning classes. The Downtown Clubhouse is offering a spinning
class on several Saturdays a month. The class is from 9 to 10 a.m. Classes will be held
Feb. 9 and 23, March 9 and 23.Join the Saturday morning spin class, and pedal your way to a more fit you in 2013.
For more information, contact Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434.
or call Royce Vessell, MAC member direct at 573-518-4994
JUST IN TIME FOR YOURNEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION…
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Most New Year’s resolutions are abandoned by mid February.Here are 10 reasons to stay motivated and keep your resolution to get fit:
• Obesity rates have doubled over the past 30 years. According to the World Health Organization, globally 1.4 billion people are overweight and 500 million obese. By 2030, an estimated 50-60 percent of the population are on target to be classified as obese.
• The annual cost of obesity related illnesses in the U.S. is estimated at $190 billion (nearly 21 percent of the country’s annual medical spending.)
• The American Diabetes Association estimates that the national cost of diagnosed diabetes is currently $174 billion.
• A staggering 53.1 million people are projected to be diabetic by 2025.• Individuals who exercise regularly earn an average of 9 percent higher pay.• Women who consume 30 grams of fiber per day cut their breast cancer risk by 50 percent.• Exercise releases dopamine into the body, creating a natural euphoria that has been shown to decrease anxiety, stress and depression.
• Aerobic exercise has been shown to increase neurogenesis (generation of new neutrons) within the hippocampus. This is the part of the brain that forms memories and processes emotion. By engaging in regular aerobic activity, the memory center in the brain can be increased in size up to 50 percent. Exercise also allows easier processing of emotions.
• Poor nutrition has been shown to increase the risk of most cancers.• People living a sedentary lifestyle have a higher risk of suicide, divorce and addiction.
Group fitness class schedules are available online or in the Club.For Personal Training services, contact 314-539-4453.
For Nutrition Services, please contact David at 314-539-7483.
Train with Christine Stick with your New Year’s goals with the help of Downtown Personal Trainer Christine Elsesser. Christine will help you reach your goals by making exercise enjoyable and interesting. She is a certified personal trainer through W.I.T.S. Christine grew up playing competitive golf and tennis. She is an avid runner and race participant. She currently coaches running at the grade and middle school levels. Christine has also taught physical education in primary and middle school. She enjoys incorporating fitness ideas into mainstream gym class. If you need that extra push in your fitness routine, schedule an appointment with Christine. She will tailor a fitness program specifically for you to meet your individual and unique goals. She can motivate anyone at any fitness level. To set up a training session with Christine, call 314-497-7182.
Muscle Energy Technique (MET)By: Robyn Farris
MET is a type of treatment in which the client’s muscles are activated upon request from a precisely controlled position, in a specific direction and against a distinctly executed counterforce.This type of treatment can be used to improve the function of muscles affected by injury or stress. The goal of MET is to relax muscle spasms and improve range of motion. Robyn has been a massage therapist with the MAC for over 10 years. In addition to MET, she applies many other techniques to help relieve stress, pain and other muscle dysfunctions. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Robyn, please call
the West Clubhouse at 314-539-4433.
Fitness
WHY SHOULD YOU GET FIT?
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Athl
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s Attention, all Swimmers! The Club needs your help to compete in the 2013 NACAD Great Lakes Swim. Clubs from around the country will be
competing to see who can swim the lengths of four of the five Great Lakes. The swim will begin on Friday, Feb. 1, and will conclude on Thursday, Feb. 28. The total distance of the swim is 2,004,040 yards. Only Club members may participate. Help
show the country that your Club is the best! Make sure to turn in your laps to Rick Schneider or the athletic desk to get credit. Turn in your laps no matter where you swim them. If you have questions, please contact Rick at 314-539-4434.
Summer Sign-ups and Tennis Open House at West Join in on the fun at the summer registration for tennis, squash, racquetball, camp MAC and the swim team. MAC tennis pros will also be hosting an open house at the event. The open house will feature on-court activities for the whole family,
and their guests, a meet and greet with the tennis pros and tennis tips. Those who register at this event will enjoy pre-registration savings for the summer sports of their choosing.
Saturday, March 210 a.m. - Noon
West ClubhouseReservations are not required.
YogaRejuvenate, free yourself and come
to life as you take an incredible mind and body journey to peacefulness and
relaxation. Yoga assists to increase flexibility and strengthen you both
mentally and physically.Sundays
9 a.m.West Clubhouse
Power YogaA fluid form of yoga that links each breath with a physical posture. This
athletic and challenging practice incorporates core strength with flexibility, agility and endurance.
Postures will range from beginning to advanced. This 90-minute class includes a 15-minute relaxation, allowing ease and integration.
Tuesdays and Thursdays4:30 p.m.
West Clubhouse
ZumbaFuses hypnotic musical rhythms and
tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system designed to be fun
and easy. As you dance, you will target your core muscles. In 1-hour you can burn anywhere from 600 to 1,000, calories depending on your
fitness level. Zumba is meant for all ages and skill levels.
Tuesdays and Thursdays6:30 p.m.
West Clubhouse
MAC DOUBLE ELIMINATION BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Registration begins on Monday, Feb. 18, and runs through Monday, March 15. Members are encouraged to register early, as space is limited to the first 64 players. Member can register on the MAC website, under the Basketball tab of the Athletics page. All games will be held at the Downtown Clubhouse beginning the last week of March, or the first week of April. Those who participate in the tournament will not be charged to attend the annual basketball banquet.
Please contact Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 for more information.
TRY A TRI! Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t
try a tri! The Downtown Clubhouse is hosting an indoor triathlon. The indoor triathlon is open to beginners and
experienced tri-athletes. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and guests are welcome to attend. The race
format will consist of a 10-minute swim, 25-minute bike ride and a 20-minute run on a treadmill. Participants will
have a 10-minute transition period to change from the pool to the spinning room, and a five-minute transition period to move from the spinning room to the treadmill. Scores will be based on the distance you cover in each event.
The more distance you cover, the higher your score. Waves of four participants will begin at 8 a.m. The deadline to
register is Monday, March 4.Indoor Triathlon
Saturday, March 238 a.m. - Waves Begin
$30 – Members$45 – Non-members
Downtown ClubhouseCall Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 for more
information or to register.
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Squash Club Championships Are you a champion? Find out at the squash Club championships. Get a lesson with Heidi Mather (314-539-7440) or Yago Cornes (314-539-4484) to get ready for the tournament! Singles: Feb. 11 and 16Doubles: Feb. 18 and 23Email Heidi at [email protected] to register.
Bump, Set, Spike!Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
Jump in on the fun at the West Clubhouse on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Private lessons with Volleyball instructor Casey Chernin are also available. Call 314-539-4463 for more information.
SPORTS SHORTS Athletics
High School Racquetball Nationals Top high school racquetball teams will face off at the West Clubhouse from Wednesday, Feb. 27 to Sunday, March 3, at the Racquetball Nationals Tournament. The top high school players in the world will be competing, so be sure to check out the action! Members can call Racquetball Director Dave Schwent, at 314-539-4467, for match times and games recommendations.
FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAMEMAC Tennis is an Integral Part of the Meissner Family
Bud and Nina Meissner have been members of the Club since 1947. Both are active tennis players, playing twice a week at the West Clubhouse. Bud, 94, learned to play tennis by taking secret lessons, before work, to catch up his skills to those of his wife Nina, 92. “She grew up with a tennis court at her home. I had to take lessons in secret to catch up to her.” When asked why he took up tennis, Bud joked, “I got married, that’s why.” Nina is a long-time athlete and tennis was something that she really enjoyed. To surprise her, Bud learned how to play at a competitive level.It seems the lessons paid off for Bud. While the two seldom keep score, Nina joked that Bud, “Wins all the time.” Both Bud and Nina are athletic, but the two play tennis to be active, support their camaraderie with each other, stay fit and keep mentally acuity. As Nina put it, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” She also stays active by swimming and walking. Tennis seems to be a big part of the Meissner’s lives. Well into their 50’s, the two would spend several weeks in the winter time at John Gardiner Tennis Ranch in Sedona, Ariz. The two have been playing tennis at the MAC for several decades and have no plans to stop anytime soon.
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MAC Hermann Trophy press conference.Charles Bryson (Mayor Slay’s office) presents a Proclamation declaring Jan. 11 “Mia Hamm Day” in St. Louis.
Mia Hamm with Crystal Dunn.
Soccer Co-Chairs Governor Greg and Annie Beekman present Steve Krause (center) a jersey commemorating his 20 years as soccer chairman.
Crystal Dunn.
President Joel Karstenwith Crystal Dunn and
Patrick Mullins.
Mia Hamm.
Women’s finalists.
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On Jan. 11, 1993, University of North Carolina star Mia Hamm visited the Missouri Athletic Club to receive the Collegiate Soccer Player of the Year Award. Twenty years to the day of her first visit to the MAC, Mia returned the Club as the featured speaker of the annual MAC Hermann Trophy banquet. A record crowd of more than 500 people filled the Missouri Room, and spilled into the Eads Room, to see a soccer legend, and to watch a couple of rising young stars receive college soccer’s top individual honor. The event began with a press conference in the Art Lounge, where Bill McDermott introduced the finalists and announced the winners. Junior midfielder Crystal Dunn from the University of North Carolina and junior forward Patrick Mullins from the University of Maryland captured the 2012 MAC Hermann Trophy, presented to the best female and male players in NCAA Division I soccer. Dunn (Rockville Centre, N.Y.) is the fifth player from UNC to win the award. She played a key role in helping Carolina capture their 22nd national championship, in school history. The three-year starter earned NSCAA First Team All-American honors and was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. The first runner-up was Penn State senior midfielder Christine Nairn (Arnold, Md.) followed by Virginia senior forward Caroline Miller (Rockville, Md.). Mullins (New Orleans) led Maryland’s high-scoring attack with 17 goals and 10 assists. He tallied seven game-winners to lead the Terrapins to the best winning percentage in the country (20-1-3). Mullins is the second player in Maryland history to win the MAC Hermann Trophy. Jason Garey received the crystal soccer ball trophy in 2005. The first runner-up was Notre Dame forward Ryan Finley (Lumberton, N.J.) followed by Creighton senior midfielder Jose Gomez (Santa Ana, Calif.). UMB Bank sponsored the Missouri High School Soccer State championship teams that were recognized during the banquet. A broadcast of the awards presentation aired on Fox Sports Midwest. To keep up on the latest news on the MAC Hermann Trophy, visit machermanntrophy.lockerdome.com.
Carolina’s Dunn and Maryland’s MullinsScore MAC Hermann Trophy
The Legendary Mia Hamm Returns to the MAC Twenty Years to the Day of her First Visit
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Hall O
f Fame
On Friday, March 1, some of the Missouri Athletic Club’s most distinguished athletic figures will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. A dinner will be held in their honor in the Missouri Room. The Hall of Fame Committee reviewed nominations from MAC members and recently selected the 2013 class of inductees. Bob Gronemeyer is being inducted for handball. Gronemeyer competed in the sport over three decades and won several doubles championships. Tom O’Toole Jr. is entering the Hall of Fame for golf. The United States Golf Association Vice President has been instrumental in growing the sport at the Club. Tom O’Toole Sr. is entering the Hall for Distinguished Service. He played a key role in the acquisition of the West Clubhouse while serving on the Board. The induction of the O’Toole’s will mark the first time that a father and son have entered the MAC Hall of Fame. Brian Rodgers will enter the MAC Hall for basketball. He has been a key member on the MAC traveling team and has been on several March Madness championship teams. An outstanding 3-point shooter, Rodgers has received the Bill
Daake Award in recognition of outstanding sportsmanship. D. Scot Hunsaker will receive the “Dan Barks Award.” Named for the long-time MAC Athletic Director, the award honors an individual who participated in sports in the Club as a child and has gone on to make a mark on athletics as an adult. Hunsaker is the president of Counsilman-Hunsaker where he has been involved with the planning and design of more than 850 pools around the world, including at the Olympic Games. The MAC Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1993 to honor those members of the Club who distinguished themselves in the field or in the development of athletics at the Club. Portraits of each Hall of Famer are on display in the Sportsman’s Club on the Fourth Floor.
2013 Hall of Fame Inductees:Bob GronemeyerTom O’Toole, Jr.Tom O’Toole, Sr.Brian RodgersD. Scot Hunsaker
Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct Class of 2013Portraits of each Hall of Famer are on display in the Sportsman’s Club on the 4th Floor.
Hall of Fame BanquetFriday, March 1 • 6 p.m.Downtown Clubhouse$60, inclusiveCall 314-539-4470 for reservatiions.
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This year’s Good Fellowship Day will feature several athletic competitions as well as free fitness classes. The Downtown athletic department will open at 7 a.m. All athletic events and classes will begin at 9 a.m. Food and beer will begin being served at 11 a.m. in the Sportsman’s Club, on the 4th Floor. There will be a sale in the Pro Shop. Events will include a closest-to-the-pin contest, 500m and 2000m rowing and a 3-point contest. Members may also challenge one another for a Club record in swimming.You can also try out several of the Club’s fitness classes. A two-hour spinning class will be offered from 9-11 a.m. on 5M. From 9-10 a.m. there will be a Bootcamp class in the 10th floor Judo Room and Hard Body Yoga on the 7th floor. Yoga for All will be on the 7th Floor and a Core Class will be taught in the 10th floor Judo Room from 10-11 a.m. After hours of activities and workouts, members will be treated to plentiful buffets abound with meats, cheeses and all the cold beer one can handle. For many years, the Good Fellowship Day buffet featured wild game shot by MAC members. However, it wasn’t your typical wild game fare. Featured meats included caribou, antelope and moose. The reward for this year’s participants will be a buffet of delicious meats, salads,
hors d’oeuvres and a mixed assortment of fine bread, along with foamy lager in the Sportsman’s Club. While Good Fellowship Day has changed through the years, one thing has always remained constant, the focus on MAC spirit and camaraderie. Young or old, this event brings together all members of the MAC to meet new friends, share time with old friends while reliving memories of the past and creating new memories for the future. Outside of the camaraderie, the best part of Good Fellowship Day is that it is FREE! If you are a new member or have never come out for this celebration before, don’t miss out! If you have questions, call Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 or Jeff Tuhro at 314-539-4485.
GOOD FELLOWSHIP DAY ACTIVITIESBeginning at 9 a.m.• Closest-to-the-Pin Contest,
Golf Room, 5M• 500m and 2000m Rowing, 5th
floor Cardio Room• 3-Point Contest, 5th Floor
Basketball Court• Swimming, Pool
Fitness Class Schedule• Spinning, 9-11 a.m., 5M,
Spinning Room• Boot Camp, 9-10 a.m.,
Judo Room
• Hard Body Yoga, 9-10 a.m., Aerobics Room
• Yoga for All, 10-11 a.m., Aerobics Room• Core Class, 10-11 a.m.,
Judo RoomThere will be an MAC Personal Trainer at Good Fellowship Day to answer any questions and give FREE health assessments.
Fight Fans,
get ready!
Ready to
RUUUUMBLE!!Good Fellowship Day
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Have aKnockout Time at the Annual MAC
Boxing ChampionshipBoxing is back this winter at the MAC. The MAC Boxing Championships will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28. Boxers from the St. Louis Metro Boxing Club will square off against ranked opponents in exciting bouts of various weight divisions. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by a steak dinner with all of the trimmings at 7 p.m., and the matches at 8:15 p.m. After 7 p.m., cocktails are by subscription only. The price is $110, per person plus gratuity. There are also a limited number of ring side seats available for $130, plus gratuity per person.
To make your reservation to be a part of this KO night of fun,call 314-539-4470.
Fight Fans,
get ready!
Ready to
RUUUUMBLE!!
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Room offers the same elegance as the Missouri Room, but on a smaller scale.
The Art Lounge offers an old world ambiance that is perfect for cocktails and hors d’ouevres. No matter which room you choose, you and your guests will receive exceptional services from the Missouri Athletic Club staff.
Planning your wedding at the Missouri Athletic Club becomes a simple process when working
with one of the Club’s two Catering Managers. With over 38 years of combined experience, you are in good hands. Their care and attention to detail is just one of the many reasons the MAC has always been rated a top venue by local brides.
“The staff is experienced in handling weddings – it was clear they had dealt with all kinds of circumstances,” Lou Ann Wilcox said. “With so many details associated with a
wedding, it was a relief to know that someone else was accounting for many of them! Hosting a wedding at the MAC was about as hassle-free as planning a wedding can be.”
When you select the Missouri Athletic Club as your venue, your catering manager works closely with you to make your dreams a reality. The MAC provides one of the most inclusive
wedding packages in town. “Everything we needed was
available through the MAC, or they recommended reliable resource for anything extra we may have wanted,” Wilcox said. “The package was flexible, which allowed us to customize it to fulfill Bridget’s vision for her wedding.”
One feature of the package is a complimentary wedding cake. The Club has its own pastry shop with professional pastry chefs who work with
When Lou Ann Wilcox and her stepdaughter
Bridget began planning Bridget’s dream wedding, they were looking for something low-key, tasteful and fun for their family and friends. After looking at numerous venues and talking with various vendors, they determined that the MAC was the best value and the perfect place to host Bridget’s wedding reception.
Bridget and Josie Lolli were married in November. The family couldn’t have been more pleased with how everything turned out, as they continue to receive compliments on the décor, food and arrangements.
Are you recently engaged? You can host your wedding at the Missouri Athletic Club, and watch your dreams become a reality.
The Missouri Athletic Club boasts the most beautiful ballrooms in St. Louis. With several rooms in one location, the opportunities and possibilities are endless for hosting various aspects of your wedding. The enchanting Missouri Ballroom is the definition of elegance. The natural grace and traditional class make the Ballroom the picturesque location to host your fairy tale wedding. The Crystal
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you to create your ideal wedding cake. Because the Missouri Athletic Club is more than just a private venue for hosting events, you can eliminate many extra steps you would normally have to take in selecting and contacting different venues.
“Everything was very easy,” Wilcox said. “Our guests were able to stay in the hotel rooms after the reception, and the wedding party dressed and enjoyed lunch at the MAC. The wedding party also used the MAC shuttle throughout the day.”
From delicious appetizers and entrées, to the romantic ambiance, to the highest quality service in town, the MAC is truly a unique venue. If you want to make your wedding dreams come true, contact one of the MAC catering managers by calling 314-539-4470.
“Hosting a wedding at the MAC was about as hassle-free as planning a wedding can be.” - Lou Ann Wilcox
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Club members who ate lunch at MAC West, with any frequency, were likely to run into a friendly, famous face. Stan Musial ate lunch in the restaurant, named after himself, almost every day of the week. He even had his own booth commemorating where he liked to sit, and there is a plaque commem-orating his favorite dining spot. Stan’s engaging personality made him a hit with staff and members, espe-cially the children of MAC members. “He was great with the kids,” said MAC West Manager Darrin Harnetiaux. “He always had a kind word and would ask how they were hitting. He was extremely patient and giving of his time.”The staff also formed a strong bond with Stan. His usual server was Debbie Burke. “We were engaged,” joked Debbie. “We were together for 16 years and I have a ring! This past summer he gave me ring that said ‘I Love Stan.’ Stan loved to entertain with his harmonica playing. On Debbie’s 45th birthday, he played her the harmonica, signed it and gave it to her. “It is one of my most prized possessions,” Debbie said.
Stan and the Missouri Athletic Club• Stan joined the Missouri Athletic Club in 1958• Stan is featured on the cover of the 1962 Roster. He has been featured on
the cover of the Cherry Diamond four times.• Stan was a frequent attendee at the annual Sports Personality of the Year
banquet.• In conjunction with the Club’s year-long centennial celebration in 2003,
Stan was honored as the MAC’s “Athlete of the Century.”• In 2004, the Stan Musial Grille opens at MAC West. The restaurant fea-
tures an impressive collection of photos and memorabilia from his Hall of Fame career. Stan would eat lunch in his restaurant on a regular basis.
• In 2010, Stan Musial celebrates his 90th birthday with friends and family at MAC West.
• In 2011, Stan brings his Presidential Medal of Freedom to MAC West to show friends and staff.
There are few figures in American history with as much respect both on and off the field than Stan ‘The Man’ Musial. His talents were obvious to everyone from the moment he joined the Cardinals as a 20-year-old in 1941,
until his final season in 1963. In 1969, Musial was elected on his first try into the Hall of Fame, calling it “the greatest honor of the many that have been bestowed upon me.” The MAC, St. Louis and the baseball
community at-large will miss Musial, the greatest Cardinal who ever lived: Stan will forever be ‘The Man.’
T H E M A C R E M E M B E R SCardinals Legend and Longtime Member
Stan ‘The Man’ Musial
1958 - St. Louis welcomes their hero home
after 3000th hit.
2003 - At the MAC Hall of Fame banquet, Stan was
named the “Athlete of the Century.”
1962 - Nation’s number one fan hails Stan the Man.
Stan celebrates his 91st birthday with friends, including Cardinal Manager Mike Matheny.
Debbie Burke and Darrin Harnetiaux pose with
Stan just a couple days after he received the
Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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FLOAT RIDIN’BE ATOP THE MAC FLOAT FOR ST. PATTY’S DAY
Join your fellow MAC lads and lassies on the MAC float for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16. The Associates are sponsoring the float this year. The parade begins at noon, but a continental
breakfast will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. Float participants will leave the Clubhouse at 11 a.m. for the parade route. If you are interested in participating, please contact Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402. The float is limited to the first 40 participants,
be sure to reserve your place now.
SAVE THE DATE ROD AND GUN CLUB
SHOOT-A-THONJoin the Rod and Gun Club at St. Louis Skeet and Trap for a Shoot-A-Thon to benefit the
Joshua Chamberlain Society. After the shoot, the group will head to the West Clubhouse
to enjoy cocktails and tasty wild game appetizers prepared by Chef Grant Higgs.
Saturday, March 9Noon to 4 p.m. - Shoot
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Reception at West
Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.
Dance the Night Away, DowntownWINTER BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS
Don’t let the winter chill keep you at home. Get out of the house and have fun while enjoying an active hobby. The MAC is offering an advanced session of ballroom dance lessons from Feb. 5 - Feb. 26. Lessons will be held each Tuesday at the
Downtown Clubhouse from 6:30-9 p.m.Dance lessons aren’t just a fun way to spend a Tuesday evening - You can also get a great workout, which will help you stick
to your New Year’s resolution. Another benefit is the lessons allow you to meet other members at the Club.
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Ballroom Dance LessonsTuesdays, Feb. 5 – 26
6:30 – 9 p.m.$55, per person for Dance Club members$62.50, per person for non-Dance Club
membersDowntown Clubhouse
Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.
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THE ROLE OF COALFrom a city where the burning of soft coal in its homes and
factories caused air pollution so bad that street lights sometimes stayed on all day, to the corporate headquarters of five major, modern producers of coal, the role of coal in St. Louis makes an absorbing story. That story will be told, and illustrated, when Steve Mahfood, who served 40-years an innovator and leader in the environmental, energy and natural resource fields, speaks
to the Forever Young Club. Steve, who served eight years as director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resourc-es and now advises on natural resource and carbon management issues, enjoys sharing his study of the “Role of Coal” in St. Louis. Join us at the West Clubhouse at noon on Friday, Feb. 15. Call Brittney Barton at 314-539-4490, and let her know you’re coming!
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THANK YOU,WINE SOCIETY!
The Wine Society generously donated $1500 to the Charitable Society for Children. The donations will be split between the three 2012 benefiting charities: Our Little Haven, Southside Early Childhood Center and Walker Scottish Rite Clinic. The check presentations for the CSC charities will be on Saturday, Feb. 9 during the Valentine’s Ball. The 2013 charities – College Bound, Boys Hope Girls Hope and Voices for Children – will also be introduced.
The Forever Young Club collected over 300 cans of food at their Holiday Program on Friday, Dec. 21. Their effort was to support the MAC employees’ annual collection of canned food for distribution to needy families. The food will help those in need stay nourished this winter season. Well done, FYC!
Joe Hoffman and West Manager Darrin Harnetiaux load donated cans up to be distributed to local food banks.
Steve Mahfood.
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OUR MISSION:College Bound provides promising students from under-resourced backgrounds with the academic enrichment, social supports and life skills needed to succeed in college and careers.
FACTS:100% of our first four graduating high school classes earned admission to four-year colleges or universities; 93% re-enrolled for their sophomore year.
College Bound is the only program in the St. Louis region with a year-round curriculum that includes career exposure, community engagement, test preparation and academic enrichment so that students not only get to college, they graduate from college.
College Bound was recently touted in a St. Louis Post-Dispatch editorial introducing the Social Impact 100, an index designed in partnership with Duke University’s Center for Strategic Philanthropy that identifies organizations shown to have evidence of impact. Along with three local charities, College Bound has been recognized as “good bets for your contribution dollars because they are nonprofits that have demonstrated results and the potential to continue to reach more people with the work they do.”
COLLEGE BOUND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS:GET YOUR PREP ON
Get Your Prep On is a yearlong pre-collegiate outreach program that targets 9th grade students and families to provide information and resources about the benefits of higher education. Along with information this program provides step-by-step instructions on how to plan, prepare, pay for and pursue a college education.
MAKING THE GRADEMaking the Grade is a comprehensive academic enrichment program consisting of courses in math, language arts, weekly tutoring, AP study groups and skill-building workshops. The goal of Making the Grade is to give students the academic foundation to succeed in college level coursework at selective four-year institutions.
CULTURE, CHARACTER, CAPACITYCulture, Character, Capacity is a wrap-around program that provides students with exposure to cultural events, community service and an ongoing ‘bank account’ of financial, social service and mentoring resources. The goal of the 3C’s are to provide students with the cultural capital to succeed in diverse higher education settings, to experience the power of service to others, and to mitigate the effects of social, financial and psychological hardship that disrupt students on their path to college success.
ADMISSION ACCOMPLISHEDAdmission Accomplished is a college access program at the heart of which closely-knit cohort groups, theories of action that focus on college completion, guidance from professional counselors, a network of supportive relationships and tools to help students create high quality applications to four-year colleges. The goal of Admission Accomplished is to prepare students for selective colleges that closely match their interests, aptitude and financial resources.
COMPLETE UComplete U begins in the second semester of 12th grade and remains active in students’ lives until they graduate from college. In the high school phase, students prepare for the emotional and psychological challenges of transition; they participate in a financial literacy program, and learn the hidden rules of classroom etiquette and residential life from experienced college advisors. After students matriculate to college, they receive a broad safety net of human and financial resources. The goal of Complete U is to ensure that College Bound students who are admitted to college, graduate from college, and can go on to enjoy the full benefits of living in a community and contributing to a vital and educated workforce.
DON’T MISS COLLEGE BOUND’S 6TH ANNUALCAP & GOWN BALL SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013.
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MAC Women of DistinctionLuncheon
Come and celebrate the 25th anniversary of women members at the Missouri Athletic Club. The second Women of Distinction Luncheon will feature one of the first female members,
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, as the keynote speaker. For Sponsorship, contact Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402.
Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Downtown Clubhouse11:30 a.m. – Reception (Cash/Signature Bar)
Noon - Luncheon 12:30 p.m. - Program
In 1988, by an overwhelming majority, members of the Missouri Athletic Club voted to allow women to join the then-85-year-old institution. On Sept. 15, 1988, the Board of Governors certified a vote count, 2,768 to 835 (a 77 percent majority), to amend the By-laws and allow female members to join the Club. Then-president William J. Conway wrote the following in his Cherry Diamond column: “Thanks to all of you who exercised your right to vote. With almost 80 percent of your voting, this was a truly remarkable response to this important issue… The vote results are a clear signal from the membership, and I would first like to commend them for making this decision, especially in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court action. The Board must now go to work and adopt new By-Laws that will establish membership guidelines for the wives and daughters of members, widows of former members and female applicants.” Currently, there are two female Board Members,
Mary Frontczak and Judith Hanses, and it is the first time two female Board members have served in the same class. All together, there have been five females who have served on the Board of Governors. The Women’s Initiative Committee was established in 2009 as an avenue to promote the progress of the MAC in regard to women, and to help recruit female members. The Women’s Initiative Committee is coordinating the second Women of Distinction luncheon, on Friday, April 19, at the Downtown Clubhouse. One of the first female members, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, will be the keynote speaker. Because of the high level of interest for the first Women of Distinction luncheon, early reservations are advised for this event. Call 314-539-4470 to make reservations. The Club will also honor women at Club-sponsored events throughout 2013 to commemorate this historic anniversary. Come and be a part of this year’s celebrations at the Missouri Athletic Club!
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Run for the Board The Missouri Athletic Club Nominating Committee is seeking 10 qualified candidates to run for the 2013 Club election. Don’t miss this rewarding chance to give back to the Club. If you are interested in running, please contact Linda Van de Riet at 314-539-4448 or [email protected]. Nomination packets, complete with a photo, letter of intent and biography are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. After receiving all applications, the Nominating Committee will narrow the field of candidates down to 10. These 10 people will appear on the ballot for the Club election on Thursday, May 2. The top five election winners will be announced at 8 p.m. on May 2, in the Missouri Room,V and will serve a three-year term on the Board. Not only is it a way to give back to the Club, but the experience is extremely rewarding. Being a Governor is fun! You get to attend and participate in many Club events. You will also instantaneously make 14 new friends, and meet 10 other new individuals in the two years to follow. Those who serve on the Board are extremely dedicated, hardworking individuals. In other words, they are great people to know. Running for the Board is also a great way to connect with other non-Board Missouri Athletic Club members. You will certainly gain notoriety within the Club, whether or not you win. In fact, running for the Board is half the fun! You will walk away having gained much more out of your membership. Between dinners and other special events, the candidates develop a deep camaraderie that few ever forget. Whether you decide to run for the Board or not, make plans now to be at the Downtown Clubhouse on Election Day, May 2. Experience all of the excitement first hand with a walk through the famed MAC gauntlet.
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Financial ReportsAvailable
The audited financial statements of the Missouri Athletic Club for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, are now available in the Club’s Accounting and Finance Department. Any member desiring a copy of the financial statements may request a copy from the Chief Financial Officer, Larry Absheer.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Missouri Athletic Club (the “Club”), its wholly owned subsidiary, MAC Redevelopment Corp. (the “Corporation”), and the Missouri Athletic Club Preservation Foundation (the “Foundation”), a related party under common control.
The Club achieved net revenues of $7,013,036 during 2012. This was up from $6,527,546 in 2011. Included in net revenues are membership dues ($7,238,828 for 2012 and $7,094,345 for 2011), sales ($8,376,790 for 2012 and $7,960,530 for 2011), initiation fees ($46,850 for 2012 and zero for 2011), and cost of sales and departmental expenses ($8,649,432 for 2012 and $8,527,329 for 2011).
Nondepartmental expenses totaled $7,882,203 in 2012, compared to $7,619,591 in 2011. Non-operating income (expense) was ($643,810) in 2012, compared to $1,031,732 in 2011. The main reason for the large change from 2011 to 2012 was a ($1,542,772) pension expense adjustment in 2012, compared to $333,801 in 2011.
Members’ equity decreased to $4,575,136 at the end of 2012, compared to $6,088,113 at the end of 2011.
The Club ended 2012 with $107,036 of unrestricted cash on its balance sheet, compared to $169,601 at the end of 2011.
The Club’s long-term debt at the end of 2012 was $7,169,641 and the Corporation had long-term debt of $1,530,492. The corresponding numbers at the end of 2011 were $7,800,826 and $1,769,052, respectively. At the end of 2012, the balance on the Club’s line of credit was $180,025; the balance at the end of 2011 was $333,145.
If you have any questions about the finances of the Club or any of its related entities, please contact Larry Absheer at 314-539-4477 or [email protected].
First QuarterFinancial Report
The Club’s fiscal year runs from September 1 through August 31. The first quarter of our 2012-2013 fiscal year ended on November 30, 2012.
During the first three months of our fiscal year, revenue from departmental operations totaled $2,203,969. This total was $86,438 better than plan and $69,969 ahead of last year.
Membership dues reached $1,780,348. This total was $28,710 less than plan and $23,174 less than last year. Total resident members in November 2012 stood at 1,396 with total dues-paying members of 2,250; the corresponding totals for November 2011 were 1,452 and 2,322, respectively. In November 2012, there were 275 Platinum Partnership members and 1,228 Diamond Club members; last November’s totals were 42 and 1,243, respectively.
Unallocated costs have accumulated to $1,857,359 so far this year. This total is $3,139 more than plan and $13,551 greater than last year.
Net operating cash flow (net income before depreciation) of $407,546 was generated during the first three months of our fiscal year. This amount is $43,880 better than plan and $2,050 less than last year.
Capital expenditures during the quarter totaled $44,673. Of this total, $36,996 was spent Downtown and $7,677 was spent at West.
The Club ended the quarter with cash of $87,747 on its balance sheet. The line of credit balance at the end of November 2012 was zero.
As of the end of November, the Club had long-term bank debt of $6,978,398 and MAC Redevelopment Corp., which owns our garage, had long-term bank debt of $1,474,732 for a total of $8,453,130. During the first quarter, principal payments totaling $198,571 were made on the debt.
If you have any questions concerning the Club’s finances, please contact the Club’s Chief Financial Officer, Larry Absheer, at 314-539-4477 [email protected].
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If you are interested in purchasing anyof Mark’s work that is displayed at the Club,
please contact Linda Van de Rietat 314-539-4448.
A R T I S T O F T H E M O N T HMark Pappas is this
month’s featured artist in the MAC Art Gallery at the Downtown Clubhouse. Pappas’ background is in architectural design and historical art. Pappas is a former teacher of Sculpture I and II and Design III – Elements (3-D), Advanced Drawing, Design and Color I – Elements (2-D), Art Appreciation and Drawing. He is a college-wide award nominee from the Master of Fine Arts Committee of Queens College; he has been awarded Teaching Assistantships from the Queens College of the City University of New York and Washington University. He has had numerous exhibitions including, among others, Art for Recovery – A Benefit for Hurricane Survivors in 2005; Painted Plates III: Ovals – Breaking the Boundaries of Ceramics at St. Louis Community College; Finding Form Group Show at Hoffman-LaChance Fine Arts; Expressions of a Duel Ethnicity Council of Hellenes Abroad Tour of Four Western Cities - Atlanta, Ann Arbor, Mich., Chicago and St. Louis. He has been involved in architectural projects including, 3712 N. 14th St., Hyde Park Historic District, which is a restoration of a two-family flat, circa 1896; historic renovation and cultural preservation of the “old” Divoll Branch library in Hyde Park Atelier, on 1100 Farrar St.; architectural design and alterations of an existing building for a new restaurant (Minos Steakhouse).
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WEBSPOTLIGHT
Everyone who attended the Bright Lights Gala and Auction knows that MAC galas are legendary. The current Downtown Clubhouse opened in a spectacular fashion with a gala that was attended by over 5,000 on March 11, 1916. More history about your Club can be found in the History tab of the About Us section of the MAC website.
“Classical Head Study, Blue Ink on Paper,”by Mark Pappas.
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1948 – The National Water Polo spotlight shone directly on St. Louis, and the MAC, when the U.S. Olympic Committee decided to hold tryouts in St. Louis. The Club’s team was featured in a special story in Newsweek magazine and a photo showed Harry Queenson, Bob Unger ad Jim Quinlivan in action in the MAC pool. 1952 – More than 500 MAC members and their guests helped swell the Golden Gloves final’s night crowd at the Kiel Arena to over 16,000, setting a new record in Gloves attendance. Prior to the final bouts, held Friday evening, Feb. 15, about 100 of the MAC fans
gathered at the Club for an excellent dinner in the Crystal Room. 1959 – MAC followers of the Hawks saluted the nation’s top professional basketball team at the regular buffet dinner in the main dining room on Feb. 12. The addition of the basketball crowd swelled the weekly dinner to capacity and provided a worthy prelude to the Hawks’ victory over the New York Knickerboxers later in the evening. 1987 – The MAC honored St. Louis’ citizen #1, August ‘Gussie’ Busch, Jr. with the Jack Buck Award. In 1953, Busch single-handedly convinced the Anheuser-Busch board of directors to purchase the St. Louis Cardinals, and saved it for the city of St. Louis. At the time of purchase, he vowed to bring a championship team to St. Louis, “come hell or high water” before he died. And in 1964, ’67, ’82, ’06 and ’11, he did just that. Gussie Busch was always known as a man of his word. It’s difficult to say what St. Louis would be like without Mr. Busch’s contributions. Who can imagine St. Louis without the St. Louis Cardinals? Through some of the city’s darkest days when people were giving St. Louis up for dead, the team was a constant source of civic pride. When Mr. Busch kept his promise to bring a championship team to the city, he did more than just win “the big game.” And no St. Louisan, Cardinal fan or not, can ever forget it.
M A C H I S T O R Y
August ‘Gussie’ Busch, Jr.
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Joseph McAllister and MAC Tennis
Pro Scott Stutz celebrate McAllister’s
first-place win from the USTA Missouri
Valley Boy’s 16 & Under Indoor
Futures Tournament!
Jim Sheets, Patti McDonald and Governor Terry Hammer enjoying a bourbon tasting in the Art Lounge.
President Joel Karsten and Governor Greg Beekman present Mia Hamm with a donation to the Mia Hamm Foundation and a personalized jersey.
Mia Hamm signs autographs for excited fans after the
MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet.
Peter and Tracy Beckette with Brian Foster enjoying the bourbon tasting and presentation.
Tom Chulick, chairman and CEO of UMB Bank,
addresses the crowd at the MAC Hermann Trophy
banquet. UMB Bank sponsored the Missouri State High
School championship teams in attendance.
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Diamond DialogueName: Mary FrontczakMember Since: 1998
Governor Mary Frontczak was leaving a Women’s Initiative Committee meeting when the Cherry Diamond caught up with her.
1. How do you use the Club? I use the Club as a wife, mom and a business person. I enjoy dinner at both Clubhouses with my husband, family and friends. I hosted a going away party out West before my son (also a member) left for Austin, Texas to get his MBA.
2. What are some of your favorite Club events?I enjoy Mother’s Day brunch, bourbon tastings, the MAC Hermann Trophy banquet, the Gala and Auction and the Women of Distinction luncheon. 3. What are some other benefits of your membership?I like to workout. I also use reciprocal clubs when I travel both domestically and internationally. I also host business lunches during the week at the Club.
The Costigan family gathers to remember longtime member Edward Costigan
in the Art Lounge.
Nancy Suelflow and Anita Sigmund checking
out the gift exchange at the Lunch and Tour
Group meeting at West on Jan. 15.
Mort Brown, Suzanne Stein, Barbara Brown and Jean Raybuck playing duplicate bridge at West on Jan. 8.
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