Missouri Athletic Club, Cherry Diamond, October 2019

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Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 OCTOBER 2019 Cherry Diamond STAFF Publisher – Kevin Cantwell Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Robyn Dexter Communications Coordinator – Kelsey Sims Photographer – Daniel von Seckendorff Design – Lilyann Rice General Manager – Wallace L. Smith To advertise, contact Kelsey Sims at 314-539-4459 or ksims@mac-stl.org.

The Cherry Diamond Vol. 113/No. 10 (USPS: 102-560) is published monthly by the Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 231-7220.

Subscription - $50 per year, subject to sales tax.

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS Officers Kevin Cantwell – President Tracy Beckette – Vice President John Pennington – Second Vice President Tim Malyszko – Secretary Mark Brandom – Treasurer Class of 2020 Tracy Beckette, Mark Brandom, Kevin Cantwell, Tim Malyszko, John Pennington Class of 2021 Gene Frederic III, Daniel Lett, Cheri McLaughlin Jeffery Moore, Nat Walsh

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Features

7 2018-19 Proposers and Seconders 10 Connect with the MAC 15 Jack Buck Awards

Departments

2 Upcoming Events 4 President’s Column 6 General Manager’s Column 8 Membership 11 Dining 12 Foundations

Class of 2022 Julie Ahrling, Matt Gross, Angie Minges, Duke Niedringhaus, Aaron Pawltiz

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On the Cover OCT 19

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TIC CLUB M I S S O U R I AT H L E

MAC, Meet Stanley

THE STANLEY CUP VISITED THE WEST CLUBHOUSE FOR A PRIVATE MEETING OF THE ST. LOUIS SPORTS COMMISSION.

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16 Doubling Down on Fitness 24 Senior Living 28 Cup Crazy

18 Athletics 21 Youth Programs 26 Clubs Within the Club 29 Around the Club 33 Snapshots

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The West Clubhouse is on its second phase of renovations.

2019 CSC Charity of the Year, Midtown Community Services has helped St. Louis residents for 36 years.

The 50th Jack Buck Awards will take place this December.

Players were on both the Men’s and Women’s Hermann Trophy Watch Lists.

Events were hosted by the MAC in the past year.

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>> upcoming events

October

Oktoberfest Beer and Brats Tasting (WE) FRIDAY, OCT. 4 Get in the mood for fall with an Oktoberfest celebration by joining the Mark Twain Society and Craft Beer Club for beer tastings, hors d’oeuvres, and a fun-filled night at the West Clubhouse.

6-9 p.m. $30 per person

Ballroom Dance Lessons (DT) TUESDAYS: OCT. 8, 15, 22, AND 29 Want to learn the steps for swing, waltz, tango and other dance forms? The MAC Dance Club has enlisted the help of professional instructor Lucy Fitzgerald to help members learn how.

6:45-9 p.m. $60 per person for Dance Club members $67.50 per person for non-Dance Club members

Compass Box Scotch Tasting (DT) WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9 Join the Mark Twain Society as they sample seven scotch whiskeys from Compass Box. Night includes scotch tasting, cigars, hors d’oeuvres and prizes. $35 per person plus gratuity for MTS members $39 per person plus gratuity for non-MTS members and guests

Classics and Cocktails Family Fun Tennis Happy Hour (WE) Day (WE) THURSDAY, OCT. 17

SATURDAY, OCT. 26

Join fellow MAC members for the third annual Classics and Cocktails Happy Hour sponsored by the Business Development Group. Enjoy a fun evening with a car show, networking opportunities and prizes.

For more information about registering cars, please contact MAC member, Charley Baine at 314-255-3241. Limited to first 40 cars!

4:30-7 p.m. (rain or shine) Event is complimentary.

Enjoy a day of tennis with the family following the completion of the Bob Barnes 10th Annual Silver Racquet Tennis Championship. Raise money for the Sports Foundations benefitting the Charitable Society for Children as a family.

Tennis courts and all equipment will be available including the ball machine will be available at no charge. Open to all members and guests.

1-3 p.m.

Event is complimentary.

Dinner with Executive Chef Bart Philipps (DT) THURSDAY, OCT. 24 This event, sponsored by the Women's Initiative Group, invites all members to a cooking demonstration and three-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Bart Philipps. Price includes a dinner, demonstration, one glass of house wine, a packet of recipes and garage parking. Limited to 30 people.

6 p.m. $40 per person

Bob Barnes 10th Annual Silver Racquet Tennis Championship (WE) SATURDAY, OCT. 26 Members and guests ages 50+ are invited to compete in several rounds of doubles, culminating in a tiebreaker between finalists.

Participate to raise money for the Sports Foundation benefitting the Charitable Society for Children.

9-11:30 a.m.

Event is complimentary.

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Trunk-R-Treat (WE) SATURDAY, OCT. 26 Put on the scariest and goofiest Halloween costumes and decorate your vehicle. Families can pass out candy from the trunks of their cars while kids “Trunk-R-Treat.”

4-7 p.m. $15 per car

16th Annual Wine Tasting and Sale (DT) WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30 This special event only comes once a year!

Channel your inner sommelier and sample some of the best wines from local wine purveyors.

Price includes wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and discounted wine that makes for perfect holiday gifts.

6-9 p.m. $30 per person plus service charge (No entry fee for Wine Society members)

November

2019 Annual Veterans Day Commemoration (DT) THURSDAY, NOV. 7 Celebrate and honor all those who have served the United States, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice at this Veterans Day commemoration.

11:15 a.m.-2 p.m. $27.50 per person

MAC Golf Club Day at TopGolf FRIDAY, NOV. 8 Please join the MAC Golf Club and Women’s Initiative Group for a special event at Topgolf!

No need to be a pro golfer. The fun driving range games are great for any skill level, or come just to enjoy the food and drinks!

4 p.m. $40 per person

Apollos Fall Concert (DT)

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet (DT)

FRIDAY, NOV. 22

THURSDAY, NOV. 28

Join the Apollos as they present Goldsingers: The Members with the Golden Voices. This show will feature some of the greatest theme songs from James Bond movies with a mixture of solos and choral pieces.

6 p.m. – Cocktails (signature/cash) 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. – Program 9:30 p.m. – Afterglow

Showcase the Club to friends and family by inviting them to this delicious holiday buffet.

Adults - $36.95 plus gratuity Children (5 - 12) - $16.95 plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis

Thanksgiving Lunch (WE) THURSDAY, NOV. 28

Sip and Shop (WE)

Make a reservation for Thanksgiving lunch and celebrate the holiday with friends and family.

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Adults - $36.95 plus gratuity Children (5 - 12) - $16.95 plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 Invite family, friends and coworkers to attend this shopping event! Sip on wine while perusing a large variety of vendors offering items such as jewelry, accessories, pampering products, handmade merchandise and other items that would make perfect holiday gifts.

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Event is complimentary.

Downtown Athletic and Indoor Pool Winter Hours Monday- Friday: 4 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

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

USE THE WEBSITE

to Register for Events

1. Login to the website (www.mac-stl.org).

2. From the member homepage, register for all events through the web calendar.

Access the calendar the following ways: F My MAC > Calendar > Club Events F Within the Quick Links box under Reservations > Events Reservations can also be made by calling: F Downtown: 314-539-4470 F West: 314-539-4490 For any login or registration questions, contact webmaster@mac-stl.org.

No shows will be charged in full. Please call with your own reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the event to avoid a one-third charge.

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from the president As you have read this year, I honor a past president each month with the individual’s article being posted next to mine and with an invitation to the Board of Governors’ dinner, which is held after our monthly board meeting. My intention is to tie the history of the Club with the present day. Each month, I have the communication department send me the appropriate article for the matching month from the honored president.

You will notice a familiar last name with this month’s honored past president. In 2001-02, my brother, Pat Cantwell, was the President. The question of whether he is older or younger, I will leave to members to decide.

Reading the October 2001 President’s column was a somber reflection of a tragedy that changed the world. After the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and Flight 93’s crash in the Stoneycreek Township, the country came together as one.

Our country was unified, and our support for each other was more compassionate, deliberate and heartfelt.

I ask that you take time to reflect on where we were and move forward with the respect for each other that we hold as such a value of the American spirit. Diverse opinions are not negative. From different views and opinions, we can work to a consensus. At the MAC board meetings, I want to hear from the governors with different ideas or suggestions. I enjoy hearing from members about your views and suggestions. This is the members’ Club, and the Board is working to make sure we drive the value that members expect.

Let’s reflect back to the October 2001 article and understand that we are all together for a short period of time in this amazing world and should look to the positives in each other. The Missouri Athletic Club is our place

where we can start to rekindle that feeling of spirit. As you walk around your Club, please take time to say hello to your fellow members, greet a guest and thank a staff member. We have more than 2,400 families that can start a tsunami of support for the region by taking this focus both inside and outside of the Club.

With thoughts of Sept. 11, 2001, please remember our Veterans Day Commemoration Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Downtown Clubhouse. If you have not registered to attend, please go to the MAC website and sign up. If after the event you are not in awe of the many veterans — some going back to World War II that are in attendance — or are not inspired by listening to one speak at your table, please let me know. I will personally reimburse your lunch cost. To have lunch with a veteran that fought to allow you to have an opinion and be able to openly express it with out fear of retribution is why we honor these heroes.

Halloween officially starts the holiday season. No club does the holidays like the MAC. Please make sure you are checking MAC social media platforms for upcoming events and registration links. From the Halloween Trunk and Treat event to the Christmas train display downtown, the Club is a lively and festive place for your holiday season. Be prepared to be pampered by our Platinum staff.

The Trulaske Campaign is moving forward. As members, we take for granted the ambiance of the Downtown Clubhouse when you walk into the lobby. I have business meetings with people from around the country that I take into our facility. With out any hesitation the first thing they say is, “Wow, what a place!” The Clubhouse is historic. Since 1903, the leaders of our region

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have graced our building. You are now the leaders of today. If you have not reviewed the information and contributed to the campaign to restore the outside of our landmark, please do. Our foundation staff will work with you to maximize your investment.

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the West Clubhouse starting at 5:30 p.m., you will have the opportunity to meet with the Board of Governors, Past Presidents, and the Nominating Committee to discuss a leadership position at the MAC. Maybe you have thought about running for the board but heard rumors of some exuberant cost to do so. Or maybe you are worried about the time commitment will take you away from family and work. Or maybe the election process is complicated, and you don’t know enough people. Drop by 1903 and get answers to your questions and help end some of the myths. It is an honor to be on the board and represent our great membership.

Come out and see if now is the time for you to run for the board.

Phase Two at our west facility is under construction. Our members have asked for it, and we will deliver. The MAC upgraded workout facilities will be first-class. The Missouri Athletic Club is unique in providing our members with top-of-the-line facilities, clubhouses and events for any occasion. The MAC is you. Continue to make your experience exceptional.

Have a great October at your Club. Reach out to someone new, greet a guest and thank a staff member.

Kevin Cantwell, President Missouri Athletic Club

Since 1903, the Missouri Athletic Club's mission has been to be the premier athletic, dining, and social club for business, professional, and civic leaders and their families in the St. Louis region.

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PAST PRESIDENT CANTWELL'S COLUMN FROM 2001

Each month, President Cantwell will invite a past president to attend the Board of Governors dinner as his special guest. To illustrate the continuity from past to present, the past president’s column from that month will run alongside the current president’s column in each issue of the Cherry Diamond.

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from the general manager Things don’t happen by accident at the Missouri Athletic Club.

On Sept. 13, the MAC Board of Governors, lead by President Kevin Cantwell, held its version of the annual board retreat, which took place on the third floor in our Crystal Room. In years past, we have traveled to other Clubs, but this year we elected to stay put and take a really deep dive into the inner workings of the MAC, specifically its vision three and five years down the road. The meeting was also time to focus on ways the board can support the efforts of the staff to achieve our goals and to understand how their goals align with the mission statement of the Club.

We kicked the day off with a robust discussion on what the word “premier” means in our mission statement and how it applies across the MAC experience. From there, the staff presentations began, starting with information technology.

Director of Technology Rick Garrett, who just celebrated his 27th year with the Club, talked to the board about how the MAC is differentiating itself from other private clubs with the incorporation of the new state-of-the-art spinning studio coming to the West Clubhouse, the installation of fiber TV, bringing on a full-time photographer/ videographer and more.

Director of Foundations Cynthia Goudy, who started with us four-plus years ago, walked the board through the creation of her grassroots position. The branding concept of community, culture and tradition was among her first accomplishments, followed by her mission of fundraising “smarter, not harder” for the MAC’s three Foundations. Cynthia has covered a lot of new ground since she started and was instrumental in securing a $200,000 matching gift from the Trulaske Foundation to renovate the south and east elevations of the Downtown Clubhouse. As of the meeting, 68 percent of this Downtown building project goal has been reached as work continues.

In his presentation, Director of Membership Rodney Stoyer talked about the value proposition that the MAC provides to

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its members and the community. He noted goals aimed at helping make the Downtown Clubhouse more female-friendly and more appealing to a younger demographic as one of the many topics covered.

Director of New Opportunities Najah Fennoy, who has been with the Club for more than five years, took on the business development section of the presentation and informed the board of efforts to create long-term value in the three-bucket areas: Membership, Rooms and Catering by being present, building relationships and staying relevant. Several specific initiatives were highlighted, resulting in spirited and inspired discussion.

Director of Marketing Communications Jim Wilson updated the board on the Club’s ongoing communication efforts for members, for the Club’s external audience and for the community. He also shared news about the Club’s social media growth, new video capabilities and the communication department’s continued focus of the Club’s mission statement storylines.

Assistant Director of Operations Kate Hunter, who just completed her first year with us and has fresh eyes, went back to the initial exercise and question of what makes the Club “premier.” Kate talked about the dining experiences at the MAC specifically from “an ice cream treat at the pool to an elegant wedding in our magnificent Missouri Room” standpoint. She opined that there are three components in premier dining: having a hospitality-centric team in place, offering creative menus while keeping essentials and favorites, and facilities or ambiance.

Chief Financial Officer Pam Roth talked about the Club’s capital improvement priorities for the next three to five years and how to prioritize and enhance members’ experience and to continue attracting and retaining members. The capital plan encompasses all areas of the Club and reaches out 10 years. The capital plan is updated annually as a part of our planning processes. The complete financial road map

is a significant part of our Strategic Plan, which can be found on our website. Pam has been with the MAC for 19 years.

The retreat wrapped up with me discussing what the next three to five years look like at the MAC from my perspective.

I started my eighth year with the Club in February. We have been through some ups and downs and accomplished several things, but I suggested that our underlying focus on everything we do needs to always be on our finances and shoring up our balance sheets.

The Club is on stronger financial ground than a few years back, but we all know there’s going to be recession at some point down the road, and we need to be ready to weather that storm. While we’ve got some time and good economies, we need to utilize the resources we generate to reinvest in facilities and to build our bench strength for the inevitable transition of some of our more senior staff members. We must make sure we have the right people in the right chairs to smooth staff transitions that are coming our way from position to position. All in all, though, things look pretty solid and pretty exciting from my vantage point.

At the end of that long, long day, I believe the retreat ended up being time very well spent by all. Our staff shined, the Board fully engaged, and I could not have been more proud to be a part of it all. It was a wonderful bonding exercise and sharing of ideas, and in good club governance, retreats are an importance component. Although we did it a little differently with President Cantwell’s format this year, it ended up being a great day that was valued by all who were in attendance. In the long run, I know our MAC members, staff and community are the real beneficiaries.

See you at the Club,

Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club

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Welcome

N EW M E MB E R S FROM AU G U ST! Anderson, Olivia of Laura Automotive Group was proposed by Adam Kazda.

Jordan, Pamela (Bradley) of Tacony Corp. was proposed by Angie Minges.

Bateman, Crystal (Randall) was proposed by Maria Clements.

Metz, Marc (Theresa) of Optimus Sales Group was proposed by Tim Sansone.

Claiborne, Michael of St. Louis Cardinals/ KMOX was proposed by Eric Banks.

Powers, Tom (Staci) of Altus Properties was proposed by Patrick Winkler.

Cummings, Kristen (Joshua) of All Grins 4 Kids Pediatric Dentistry was proposed

by Tonya Porshinsky.

Richarson, Joseph (Emily Bond) of National Marketing Management was proposed by Brandon Dempsey.

DiBisceglie, Anne-Marie (Alex Parker) of Maplewood/Richmond Heights was proposed by Adiran DiBisceglie.

Russell, Katie (Raymond) was proposed

by Jeff Moore.

Donato, Joseph (Lisa) of Viking Corp. was proposed by Gayle Ortyl.

Saleeby, Jacqueline (Raymond) was proposed by Jean Raybuck.

Forte, Hunter of AON was proposed by Nicolas Forte.

Schenck, Andrew was proposed by Accessible Home Health Care of St. Louis was proposed by Robert Schenck.

Gowens, Kelly (Mike Franklin) of Mercy South Hospital was proposed by Jim Sievers.

Streib, Thomas (Alexandra Holekamp) of Steib Electric was proposed by Mark McClanahan.

Guenther, Lauren of Mil Spec, Inc. was proposed by Joe Guenther.

Sullivan, Elisa of SLU Law School was proposed by Evan Sullivan.

Iselin, Emily (Nicholas) was proposed by David Iselin.

Wheeler, Chad (Stephanie) of Xtra Lease, LLC. was proposed by Jeff Moore.

Johns, Erika (Steven) of Envisioning Green was proposed by Tim Sansone.

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THANK YOU TO OUR

2018-2019 PROPOSERS AND SECONDERS John A Brennan, Jr. Dan Abel Jr. Martha Acker Tom Ackerman Peggy Adams Julie Ahrling Carter Alexander Joe Ambrose Josh and Alison Nadaud Jason and Meredith Rabenold Thomas Applewhite Demos Argyos Kerry Auer Nick Bahn Charles Baine Bob Baisch Sally Bakula Eric Banks Charles Baricevic Bruce Barnes Robert Barnes Garth Bayer Natalie Beaudean Gregory Beekman Max Beffa Sam Beffa Mark Belew Brett Benyo Wendell Blanton Jack Bodine Sean Boles Lindsay Bosworth David Brandt Patrick Brennan Phil Brennan Thomas Briggs Kent Brown Steve Brown Ryan Bruning Eric Brunngraber John Buescher John Bugh Carrie Burggraf Mel Burkhart Mike Burns Jim Byrne John Byrne Zane Cagle Calvin Cajigal Michael Campbell Kevin Cantwell Patrick Cantwell

Allan Caprola Michael Carlson Clay Cary Phil Caster Jonathan Chase Tom Chelew Kevin Clark Anthony Clarkson Maria Clements Fritz Clifford Clark Cole Brian Condon Chris Connell Bob Conner Tom Corrigan Randy Costas Matt Croak Kevin Cunneen Frank Cusumano James Dankenbring Jansen Darst Brian Davies Scott Dembiec Kim DeMotte Brandon Dempsey Adrian DiBisceglie Joe Dolan Patrick Dolan Thomas Dolson Brandon Donat Douglas Dowd Doug Drysdale Duffy Dunn Jeff Dunn David Dusek David Duy Jerry Dwyer James E. Crowe, III Amy Eakle Germain Eakle Jamey Edgerton Jim Edwards Scott Engelbrecht Eric Evans Mike Eveler John Fitz Patrick Flynn Emily Fondahn-Rowe Nick Foppe Travis Ford Nicolas Forte Justin Fowler Don Fox James Fox

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Dan Freeland Ryan Freeman Gary Gaertner Mark Gaertner Charles Gallagher Dave Ganz Libby Garner Wes Garton Steve Giacin Sarah Gibbs Brian Gill Brian Glarner Brian Goggins Gary Grewe Matt Gross Joe Guenther Mike Hackett Norm Halliday Dave Hamil Michael Hammack Terry Hammer Greg Hantak Denton (DJ) Harris Matt Haywood Dan Healey Michael Hickenbotham Scott Highmark Todd Hilliker Mark Hinrichs Patrick Hoene Mary Hoff Robert Hofman Jim Hudson Hannah Hufford Mike Hunsicker David Iselin Paul J. Crowe Kyle Jacobsmeyer William James Brent Jansen Kristin Jasper Genny Jessee Spencer Johans Daniel Jones Jeanne Jourdan Annelise Joyce Joel Karsten Adam Kazda Chris Kerckhoff Todd Keske Bernard (Bud) King John Kingston Jarrett Kolthoff

John Komlos Mark Kornfeld Gregory Kraus Steve Krause George Kriegshauser Greg Lane Sean Larson Caley Lawlor Robert Lawrence Dan Lett Greg Lindsay Rick Lodewyck Ben Lukens Mike Luth Brian M. Davies Marc Macellaio Katie Marischen Jack Martin James Martin Stan Martin Joseph Martineau David Mason John McAllister Bob McCann Connor McCarthy Emily McCartney Mark McClanahan Trevor McDonagh Jack McEnery Joe McGlynn Julie McGowan Brian McHugh Nathan McKean Cheri McLaughlin Dan McLaughlin Brad McLaury Bill McMahon Bill McMahon, Jr. Chris Michalak Alan Mielcuszny Tom Migneron Charles Miller Angela Minges Jeff Moore John Moore Matt Morris Andrew Mundwiller Liz Murnin Mark Neill Dave Nelson James Newell Talmage Newton Duke Niedringhaus Lindsey Niemeier

Mark Niemeyer Peter Nikolaisen Jeremiah Nixon Mary Noel George Mike Nolan Jake O'Brien Chris O'Hagan Daniel O'Keefe Mandi O'leary Gayle Orytl Mike O'Shea Tom O'Toole Jr. Gus Pace Craig Parker Aaron Pawlitz John Pennington Neal Perryman Harry Pettey Tim Philpott Keith Phoenix Lucas Poelker Luke Pope Tonya Porshinsky Eric Quint Jean Raybuck (Mom) Charles Reed Mike Reedy, Sr. Vince Reese Tim Reeves Benjamin Reifschneider Jason Riney Tom Robbins Troy Robertson Darlene Roland Giovanni Romero Rob Rose Joel Rotramel Jim Ryan Tim Sansone Ryan Schaben Tim Schaeffer Tom Schaeffer Robert Schenck Colby Schmid Brad Schmidt Christopher Schmidt Mike Schoedel Mike Schroeder Chris Schulenberg Scott Schulte Bryan Schwarz Matt Scoggins Sanford Scott

Brad Seabaugh Gary Sextro Bobby Shah Ryan Shea Brett Shelton Tim Shocklee Paul Shuff Jim Sievers Allen Smith David Smith Brett Sorum Edgar Sparks Eric Stange Chris Steuterman John Stieven Eric Stisser Nathan Stonner Evan Sullivan Tom Suter Bill Swoboda Mark Tampow Chandler Taylor Daniel Tlapek Elle Todd Joseph Touhill Chris Tremblay Scott Trout Phineas Troy Rebecca Vidal Joey Vitale Martin Vollmar Ellen Vossbrink Rich Waigand Nat Walsh Chad Walters Jeff Wehmer David Weiss Tim Wells Katie Westre Gary Wideman Grant Willer Jimmy Williams Shawn Williams Christina Williamson Patrick Winkler Heather Winsby Carl Winters Catherine Yank Pete Yannakakis Kolivayko Yaroslav Lisa York Benjamin Yousef

MAC EMPLOYEE Holiday Fund

The holiday season is fast approaching, which prompts us to reflect on the outstanding year of events and accomplishments that we have enjoyed. None of these events would have been possible without the diligent work throughout the year of our wonderful staff. We see them every day, or if we don’t see them, we see the effects of their work in the locker rooms, the kitchen, the basement laundry room and Engineering offices. Our hardworking staff is what keeps both clubhouses running smoothly.

Annually, the Employee Holiday Fund extends a holiday bonus to the MAC staff and supports the MAC’s charitable entities. The MAC’s employees are always incredibly thankful to the Club’s membership for this outpouring of appreciation, and a small portion of the funds are allocated to the foundations and the CSC and used to carry on the Club’s values of tradition, community and culture.

On your October 31, 2019 statement (both paper and digital), please notice a Voluntary contribution charge in the amount of $100 shown as “Empl Holiday/Foundations Cont.”

The funds will be allocated as shown unless you notify the accounting office otherwise.

F $90 Employee Holiday Fund F $2.50 Preservation Foundation (tax deductible) F $2.50 Sports Foundation (tax deductible) F $2.50 Foundation for the Arts (tax deductible) F $2.50 MAC Charitable Society for Children (tax deductible) Remember, these contributions are Voluntary and can be left as is or be adjusted in any proportion, if desired, by contacting the Accounting Department or using the form available on the MAC website.

State team championships in the 2018-19 school year — boys soccer, boys tennis, girls golf and girls tennis

INDEPENDENT • COEDUCATIONAL • GRADES 7-12

Open House Saturday, October 26 Pre-register at jburroughs.org/openhouse or at 9 am on the day of the event Presentation begins at 9:30 am

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT F Phone: 314-539-4432 F Email: billing@mac-stl.org MAC WEBSITE F My MAC > Communications > Documents > Holiday Fund Contribution Form Thank you for supporting the Missouri Athletic Club, our wonderful employees and foundations.

314/993-4040 • jburroughs.org

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CONNECT with the MAC

Get a daily dose of the MAC via its social media platforms.

The MAC has been on Facebook and Twitter for more than a decade, and its Instagram page has been growing rapidly since its creation in 2013.

With more content than ever, the MAC strives to help members stay connected with the Club even when they are away. Each day, members can find new content to help enhance their experience at the MAC from new classes to upcoming activities to albums of event photos. In this past month, the MAC has also increased its video efforts to capture Club life in motion!

As of late September, the MAC Facebook page has more than 3,000 likes, and Twitter has more than 1,350 followers. Instagram has been the fastest-growing platform with about 1,600 followers, with 200 new followers since June. Search @macstlouis on every platform to see the latest, and feel free to like, comment and share!

For Club updates, reminders and closures, check the MAC’s app for push notifications. To download the app: 1. Search for Clubessential in your iTunes or Google Play store and click install.

2. Allow for push notifications to receive important Club information.

3. Enter the Club ID, MAC. 4. Login using the same username and password as on the MAC website.

Note: Clubessential is the MAC’s website and mobile app provider. Their logo will display as the mobile app icon on your device once downloaded.

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>> dining West Clubhouse

Fall Feasting

Downtown Clubhouse

This fall gather with friends and family in the Stan Musial Grille on Sundays. Sunday meals have been reinstated with lunch served from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and dinner from 4-8 p.m.

Also, look for Chef Charles’ new fall menu starting on Oct. 16, including a delicious blackened salmon with andouille fingerling potato hash, poached egg, fried leeks and Tabasco hollandaise, which is pictured below.

Enjoy member appreciation dinners every Friday and Saturday in October from 5-9 p.m. in the Jack Buck Grille. Each week, the kitchen will have a different pre-fixed menu featuring German favorites in celebration of Oktoberfest.

WEEK ONE: Wedge salad with stone ground mustard vinaigrette; Wiener Schnitzel (pan seared pork cutlet served with braised red cabbage; boiled potatoes); German chocolate cake WEEK TWO: Beer cheese soup with pretzel bread crostinis; Beef goulash served in casserole dish over egg noodles with paprika gravy; Apple strudel with burnt almond ice cream WEEK THREE: Spinach salad with smoked ham, eggs, pickled red onions and hot bacon dressing; Sauerbraten served with ginger snap pan gravy potato cakes and red beets; Donauwelle cake (chocolate and vanilla cake with cherries and vanilla cream) WEEK FOUR: Bratwurst sampler with caramelized onions and grain mustard; Beef roulade stuffed with bacon, onions, grain mustard and pickles served with herb spaetzles and glazed carrots; Bee Sting Cake with lemon curd Reservations suggested. Call 314-539-4417.

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As a result of his hard work, success came quickly for Michael. Qualifying for the Million Dollar Round Table* his first four years as an Agent at New York Life, before becoming a Partner in 2011 and Senior Partner in 2015. In 2018 Michael was asked to lead the St. Louis Office as Managing Partner.

After relocating to St. Louis from Dallas, he found a home at the Missouri Athletic club. Michael and his wife have two daughters. Their favorite amenities are the pool, basketball league, and tennis court.

They also enjoy attending the various social events and gatherings the club provides.

“Having a career agency model, we offer career advancements that are very clear and straight forward. You know exactly what is needed to get promoted.”

The St. Louis leadership team has a goal which is to build the office to a top tier in the company. We have over 80 full time Agents, 20 being Million Dollar Round Table* Qualifiers. Our office is expanding, and we are hiring for both Agents and Leadership positions. If interested, please email Michael at mrgrinnon@ft.newyorklife.com. *The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, is recognized globally as the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry

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CHARITABLE SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN

2019 Charity Highlight

Nominated by Mary Hoff, Midtown Community Services has offered services to all St. Louis residents for 36 years and believes all people deserve respect, dignity and fair access to basic needs. They believe that all individuals, especially children, have a right to a safe, healthy environment and that nurturing these children is an investment to the future.

Midtown Youth Development emphasizes and measures progress toward the increase in: the number of at-risk youth

who remain in school and earn course credits toward their diploma, the number of at-risk youth who improve their social and emotional learning, and teenagers that are graduating high school and continuing on to secondary education. These program goals nurture productive futures and foster community stability.

“Midtown Community Services provides a wholesome, peaceful center where individuals, families and especially children from across St. Louis can be nurtured, supported and build community together.

We strive to offer our neighbors in need access to connections and resources for realizing their value and full potential through interconnected programming, including the Family PRIDE healthy baby program, Youth Development, adult programs and City Greens Community Garden,” said Hoff.

NOMINATE A 2020 CSC CHARITY Is there a local children’s charity that resonates with your heart? Nominate the organization to receive donations from the MAC’s Charitable Society for Children in 2020.

To be eligible, the charity must be: F Local to the St. Louis metropolitan area F Non-denominational F Family-oriented with emphasis on service to children F For human welfare (not animals) To submit your nomination, email csc@mac-stl.org or mail to Missouri Athletic Club, Attn: Cynthia Goudy, 405 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102 by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.

For documentation requirements, navigate to Social > CWCs > Descriptions and expand Charitable Society for Children.

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A Hole-in-One for Foundations Foundations’ Month culminated in the annual sold-out Foundations’ Golf Tournament that occurred on Monday, Aug. 26 at Glen Echo Country Club.

Members rallied together for a day of golf and camaraderie with the unified love of the MAC. The highly anticipated event was presented by Redbird Carriers and the Stacie Lee Belew Scholarship Fund this year.

After golf play concluded, members regrouped at Glen Echo’s clubhouse for a dinner followed by a silent auction and a live auction honoring past MAC president Kim Tucci.

TOP ROW FROM LEFT: DARIN HARBOR, ADAM RUEBSAM AND GOV. TIM MALYSZKO; ANNA DESAIX, EMILY MCCARTNEY AND GOV. ANGIE MINGES; PRESENTING SPONSOR, MARK BELEW’S TEAM. BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT: REDBIRD CARRIERS TEAM POSES IN FRONT OF THEIR TENT; PRES. CANTWELL’S GOLF TEAM.

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Our All-Stars contribute monthly to our Foundations. We now have 160 MAC members contributing monthly, up from 73 a year ago.

If you would like to join the ranks of the MAC All-Stars, please contact: Cynthia Goudy, Director of Foundations 314-797-5474 or cgoudy@mac-stl.org Thank you for your generosity ... It matters!

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TH E 5 0 T H

JACK BUCK

Awards Banquet TH U R S DAY, D EC E M B E R 5

Four from the Stanley Cup Champs Highlight the Ballot F Voting Opens Oct. 1 F Reservations open Oct. 15

CRAIG BERUBE, JORDAN BINNINGTON, RYAN O’REILLY AND ALEX PIETRANGELO

The candidates for the prestigious Sports Personality of the Year Award are set. The award, which MAC member Jack Buck established in 1970, annually honors the top local sports figure. The candidates for the 2019 Sports Personality of the Year are Craig Berube, Jordan Binnington, Ryan O’Reilly and Alex Pietrangelo. That group helped lead the St. Louis Blues to the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.

The 2019 Sports Personality of the Year Award will be selected by MAC members. Cast your votes on the MAC website (mac-stl.org) beginning Oct. 1. The award has been presented to some of the biggest names in sports history including Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Brett Hull, Albert Pujols, Kurt Warner and Marshall Faulk.

This year will mark the 50th year of the premier sports banquet in St. Louis. Make plans to attend the Jack Buck Sports Awards presented by Maryville University on Thursday, Dec. 5. Reservations will be accepted beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. Register on the MAC website or call 314-539-4470.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsors are invited to attend the VIP reception featuring the award honorees and receive prime seating at the banquet. Jack Buck Awards sponsorships benefit the MAC’s Sports Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Contact jwilson@mac-stl.org for details.

THURSDAY, DEC. 5 5:30 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Dinner $150 per person, inclusive (complimentary drinks during reception; drinks by signature during dinner) Downtown Clubhouse Register online or call 314-539-4470.

The event always sells out, so make reservations early.

Reservations will be accepted beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.

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DOUBLING DOWN On Fitness For months, upgrades and improvements have been consistently integrated into the fitness facilities of the MAC West Clubhouse. Phase One was revealed in full at the beginning of 2019, featuring renovated walls, flooring and new equipment for a more modern, premier atmosphere. These initial upgrades and renovations were met with praise from members, and Athletic Director Jeff Tuhro said the primary comment he heard from members was that it turned out “better than they imagined.”

But Phase One was only the beginning.

Just weeks ago, construction began on Phase Two of the fitness facilities. Visitors to the West Clubhouse will notice parts of the building have temporary walls put up while construction is being done and walls are being taken down. Cardio equipment has been moved to the weight room and the mezzanine, and spinning classes and most other group exercise are taking place in the gym. Racquetball courts are currently closed during renovation, and racquetball players are encouraged to use the Downtown Clubhouse courts during this construction period. But all of these situations are temporary, as the Club makes way for better facilities to match the look of the Phase One improvements.

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“We’re going to create spaces that will be properly sized, and [Phase Two] will mimic that whole new modern look and flow. It’ll be more open and have better equipment,” Tuhro says.

For starters, the lower-level cardio room and group exercise room are being opened up by taking out a wall to create one large cardio room. The space will house rows of treadmills, ellipticals, upright and recumbent bikes – all facing the outer wall. The larger space will allow for more equipment and will have space for better TVs on the walls.

The second cardio room and spinning/ yoga room will be combined into one space, with the entire center wall taken out. The space will contain kettlebells and heavy bags, lined with benches in the middle. Treadmills, water rowers and assault bikes will have their places in this space, too. The functional high-intensity room will be home to boot camps and total body resistance exercises.

Spinning is a popular class at the West Clubhouse, but it’s never had its own studio. With Phase Two, that will change. The fifth racquetball court will be converted into a large spinning studio with leaderboard technology, which Tuhro said will allow participants to see their statistics

on the wall and compete with others in their class.

Additionally on the lower level, a new space will offer new types of stretching packages that will benefit all members.

“For the first time ever, we’re going to bring physical therapy into the Club,” Tuhro says. “A lot of people go elsewhere for physical therapy, and they end up with six people to one physical therapist. We’re looking at a company right now that will only do one-on-ones and only handles private clubs.”

Tuhro said having an in-house physical therapy group will allow for a great relationship to form between the physical therapists and the MAC training staff, and they’re looking forward to being able to help serve members in-house. The new assessment space will also offer metabolic testing, where members can find out how their bodies burn energy and use oxygen.

“It’s geared specifically for you to get the best workout you possibly can in the shortest amount of time,” Tuhro says. “If you’re trying to lose weight, this’ll help feed into nutrition plans. It’s breaking it down into deeper science, not just generalizations.”

Another huge feature coming to the MAC West Clubhouse is a space geared specifically to kids who have aged out of the child care facility – for those between around 5 and 12 years old. While plans are still being developed for this space, features could include climbing-type walls, interactive games on the walls and more. Children would also be able to host their birthday parties in this area.

The space directly above on the upper level will be a classroom for camps like the American Girl Camp and Little Veterinarian School. The room will also be used for programming and could possibly grow to include study halls in the evenings, music lessons, private tutoring and more, Tuhro said. Plans include smart boards for instruction-type classes and a soft seating area to serve as a hang-out spot for kids.

“We’ll be able to do a lot more programs and keep our members in the Club and save them money by not having to have multiple memberships,” Tuhro said.

Phase Two construction will be taking place throughout the remainder of 2019, but current plans slate the end of the project to be early 2020.

For the latest news on the upgrades, keep an eye on the MAC website. Upcoming issues of the Cherry Diamond will feature mini-stories on sections of the Phase Two project as they are completed.

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SEE YOU on the Court MAC Welcomes New Tennis Pro David Beck

Bob Barnes 10th Annual Silver Racquet Tennis Championship

David Beck comes to the Missouri Athletic Club after spending 2018-2019 as Director of Tennis at Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to Brier Creek, he worked at Mercy HealthPlex Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio. While there, he directed the junior developmental program before being promoted, in 2015, to Head Tennis Professional. Beck has 20 years of teaching experience, is both USPTA and PTR certified, and one of only 34 coaches worldwide to have obtained his Masters of Tennis in Junior Development from the PTR. Beck has taught in Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Florida and the Caribbean, coaching at both college and high school levels. He graduated from Miami University and obtained a Master of Arts degree in History from George Mason University.

During the summer months, Beck is the Head Tennis Professional at Bellerive Country Club.

Saturday, Oct. 26

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For the past eight years, I have been heavily involved in developing junior players using the Red, Orange, and Green tennis balls. Use of these lower compression balls has allowed more kids to start playing at an earlier age, while also developing their physical and cognitive tennis skills more quickly! At the heart of any quality junior program is an understanding that development is all about skill acquisition.

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9-11:30 A.M. F WEST CLUBHOUSE

2018 BOB BARNES SILVER RACQUET TROPHY PRESENTATION WITH JARID KING, KENT BRUEGGMAN, DEBORAH BARNES AND KEITH PHOENIX.

Members and guests ages 50+ are invited to compete in several rounds of doubles, culminating in a tiebreaker between finalists.

Younger members, family and friends can also partake in the Family Fun Tennis experience that immediately follows from 12-2 p.m. Both the tournament and the family day are complimentary.

Contact Kim Steinmetz at 314-539-4413 or ksteinmetz@ mac-stl.org for more information or to sign up.

JUNIOR TENNIS BANQUET The Junior Tennis team held their annual junior tennis banquet Saturday, Sept. 7 and had 70 players and family members to come out and celebrate the past year of tennis. The night included drinks, dinner, a recap of the season with awards, a slideshow and a raffle.

F Female player of the year – Emerey Gross F Male player of the year – Preston Achter F Most improved – Allie Wayne F Most improved – Aristen Malone F JTT player of the year – Ethan laycob F JTT player of the year – Ashley Behan FRONT: BRADY GROSS, EMEREY GROSS, HADLEY ALLARIA, AINSLEY HEIDBREDDER AND ALLIE WAYNE BACK: ADELYN GROSS IN BACK BEING HELD BY TREY OWENS

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PICKLEBALL

Kickoff On Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m., gather at the West Clubhouse tennis courts for a fun evening of pickleball play. All levels are welcome to join in the fun. Beer and wine will be included, and members may bring a guest.

F Members: $20 per person F Members’ Guests: $25 per person F Please RSVP to Janet Jones at 314-539-4444.

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Summer Basketball League Recap

Sizzling Swoosh

The Summer Basketball League at the Downtown Clubhouse concluded on Tuesday, Aug. 6 with the championship game.

The team captained by Travis Neel captured the title of Summer Open League champions. They beat the team captained by Gary Wood 66-52 in the championship game to finish the session with a record of 9-1.

Mike Grinnon (Team Mills) led the league in scoring with an average of 25.5 points per game (PPG). Mark Ommen (Team Jansen) finished second with 24.4 PPG, and Sean Connolly (Team Weckbach) finished third with 21.2 PPG. Fall leagues are currently underway. Please contact Scott Mattingly smattingly@mac-stl.org if you would like to be a sub for the leagues.

JOIN A

PICKUP GAME Looking for a great workout and a great way to meet some of your fellow members? Pickup basketball games are a great way to do this.

Members organize pickup games almost daily through the MAC pickup basketball email list.

To be added to the MAC pickup email list contact Scott Mattingly at smattingly@mac-stl.org.

(L-R) ANDREW WENTWORTH, MICHAEL SIMON, ALEX OLTMANN, CAPT. TRAVIS NEEL, ALEX ARAIZA AND JIMMY SIMON. NOT PICTURED – TIM WELLS.

A Dedication to Michael “Winks” Winkelmann The Downtown Clubhouse basketball court now houses the jersey of Michael "Winks" Winkelmann, a MAC basketball official for more than 30 years.

When he suddenly passed away last winter, the MAC basketball players, headed

by President Kevin Cantwell, decided to hang his jersey on the wall in his honor. People can find the jersey on the right wall as soon as they walk in the door of the basketball gym.

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MAC YOUTH OVERNIGHTS MAC YOUTH OVERNIGHT SAMPLER

On Oct. 18-19, come explore the wooded wonders of Camp Wartburg at the first-ever MAC Overnight! Children ages 8-14 can come explore the woods around camp, climb the rock wall, scale the high challenge course, shoot an arrow at archery, sail through the treetops on the zipline and end the

day with songs and stories by the campfire. The Overnight Sampler gives you the opportunity to try all sorts of awesome adventure activities, and it’s just a taste of what’s to come for the MAC Youth Overnight Program. Drop off and pick up your children from the West Clubhouse.

F Drop off: Friday, Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m.

F Pickup: Saturday Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

F Ages 8-14 F $200 per child

EARLY ENGINEERS

Join the MAC to learn about STEM topics and build a replica with technic Legos. In this six-week program, children grades K-5 will use axles, gears, and motors to make our models move. Kids don’t even realize they are learning. Offered in partnership with Brickz 4 Kidz.

F Oct. 14-Nov. 18 F Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m.

F $100 per child F Register online.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

As part of the Friday night MACtivities, join other LEGO® engineer enthusiasts while parents enjoy a night out. Kids will rotate stations building moving technic motorized builds, 3D LEGO® models and creating mosaic creations with Bricks 4 Kidz® proprietary plans. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy STEM technology with Bricks 4 Kidz!

F Friday, Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m.

F $25 per child F Register online.

FRIDAY NIGHT MACTIVITIES RETURN NEW YEAR’S EVE YOUTH PARTY AND LOCK-IN

Kids ages 8-14 can come to the Downtown Clubhouse this New Year’s Eve for a lock-in. Parents can enjoy this New Year’s Eve knowing that your kids are safe and having a blast.

F Members: $115 per child F Members' guests: $135 per child F Stay tuned for more information.

Starting Friday, Oct. 4, MACtivities return to the West Clubhouse from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Children ages 5-12 can gather in the West Clubhouse gym for activities, sports, crafts and games.

Once-a-month movie nights will be held in the Town & Country Room! Infants through age four can have fun in the Childcare center.

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The Gatesworth Lifestyle is customized exclusively for seniors.

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MAKE THE MOST OUT OF RETIREMENT Transitioning from career life to days offering a lot of free time may be more difficult than most people expect. When making the move to retire, plan to fill each day with enjoyable activities stave away boredom.

Get Involved at the MAC With many classes, clubs, boards and events, the MAC is the perfect place to help its retired members stay active—both socially and physically.

Tips for a Smooth Retirement

ATHLETICS Tennis – Tennis is said to be a lifelong sport, and the MAC offers a wide variety of tennis clinics for men and women. Get on the court and get active with fellow members!

Travel – The kids are grown, and there are no work responsibilities, so why not take that trip that has always been put to the side?

Volunteer – Help others in need! When retirees find an organization they are passionate about working for, many find it to be a rewarding experience.

Spend Time with the Family – Allot time for the kids and grandkids and kill two birds with one stone. Investing time with grandkids wards off depression and Alzheimer’s disease.

Find a New Hobby – Now is the time to start that hobby that has been an interest, but never could be done because there was no time.

Try a Sport – Honing skills at a current sport or finding a completely new one to try is an excellent pastime. Many retirees enjoy swimming, pickleball, golf, tennis and fishing!

Be Social – Mix and mingle with others during retirement! Social activity is linked to better health.

Research Places to Retire – Just because someone has retired does not mean they have to stay in the same place they have been living. Research popular and economical places for retirees. Downsizing frees up time, and finding a new location with like-minded people can be a plus.

Pickleball – This popular sport boasts a laid-back environment for optimal fun

and exercise! Tennis court #4 at the West Clubhouse was recently lined with two pickleball courts. On Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thursdays from 8-11:30 a.m., the Downtown Clubhouse basketball court hosts open play.

Squash – A popular sport at the Club, squash clinics and private lessons are offered by squash pro Alex Ingham. Throughout the season, various in-club, open and traveling tournaments are held.

Racquetball – While the courts may be temporarily closed at the West Clubhouse as

THE GATESWORTH The Gatesworth offers an experience nothing short of exceptional. Apartment living at The Gatesworth is a great way to maintain your independence and still take advantage of the safety, security and camaraderie of a thoughtfully-planned community. As a rental community, there is no upfront buy-in or entry fee. With a variety of luxurious and affordable apartments, top-level services and amenities, what are you waiting for?

You owe it to yourself to find out more. Personal tours are available seven days per week. No appointments are necessary. Call (314) 993-0111 or visit TheGatesworth.com.

ACCUCARE HOME HEALTH CARE AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis offers exceptional caregivers who come to you, helping you to remain in the comfort of your own home.

DIGNITY-RESPECT-PEACE OF MIND AccuCare aspires to provide these to every client, every day.

Jacque Phillips RN, BSN, Founder and CEO, was recently inducted into the St. Louis Business Journal Hall of Fame Class of 2019. This prestigious honor comes as AccuCare Home Health Care celebrates its 25th successful year in business.

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the Phase II fitness renovations take place, the Downtown Clubhouse has racquetball courts on the seventh floor for members to enjoy this competitive game.

of massages are available such as Swedish, Rehabilitative and Hot Stone. The Club also offers hair care and well as manicures and pedicures.

FITNESS AND WELLNESS Group fitness classes are another way to stay in shape and meet other people. Deemed one of the gentlest exercises on the joints, water aerobics is a great addition to any schedule!

Personal trainers are at the ready to assist with personal goals and help members stay fit and healthy.

Need to slow down? Numerous types

CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUBS What better way to spend retirement than by joining some Clubs Within the Club! The MAC boasts numerous interest groups like the Forever Young Club and Dance Club that gather for various events and fellowship.

Visit the website and click Social > CWCs > Descriptions to view the entire list of clubs and learn more about each of them.

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MCKNIGHT PLACE Choices for health and wellness activities abound at McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care to benefit the mind, body and spirit.

Amenities at McKnight Place Assisted Living such as a greenhouse, lush gardens, and walking paths also encourage an active lifestyle. Residents can start their day by joining friends in a walking club, improve their muscle tone and flexibility with yoga, gain strength and balance in ballet, or restore energy and increase circulation in tai chi.

Our dedicated staff and memory care specialists serve senior adults of all cognitive abilities. Our Forget-Me-Not care program focuses on the interests and abilities of each resident to promote an active, fulfilling lifestyle through social interaction, special events and trips, and engaging therapeutic activities.

For more information on move-in specials or to schedule a personal tour, please call 314-993-3333 or visit McKnightPlace.com.

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ASSISTANCE HOME CARE

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Great Place to Work and Fortune have honored Assistance Home Care as one of the 2019 Best Workplaces for Aging Services. The ranking considered feedback representing 223,183 employees working for Great Place to Work-Certified organizations in the Aging Services industry.

These included the extent to which employees trust leaders, the respect with which people are treated, the fairness of workplace decisions, and how much camaraderie there is among the team. Assistance Home Care took the # 3 spot on the list.

"The value of creating great workplaces for all is a clear competitive edge in the Aging Services sector," said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "When organizations like Assistance Home Care treat their own people with care and respect, you can expect their staff to treat your loved ones with that same care."

Assistance Home Care is incredibly proud to be recognized by Fortune Magazine and our team of care professionals for creating one of the best workplaces in the home care industry.

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Local Outings You Will Love

We Handle the Details So You Can Enjoy Our residents can enjoy local trips to St. Louis favorites like the Art Museum, Botanical Garden, Busch Stadium, History Museum, Science Center and Zoo. We also visit some of the region’s finest restaurants. Our staff will coordinate the details for each trip. Enjoy yourself while we take care of the rest.

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TIME TO WINE DOWN The MAC’s Wine Society members and guests took a trip to Sonoma Valley on Thursday, Sept. 12 with the Generations of Sonoma Wine Dinner. At this event, guests enjoyed a three-course meal set by our Executive Chef Bart with wines presented

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On Wednesday, Sept. 11, the MAC Lawyers’ Group hosted their inaugural event at the MAC. This event began with a happy hour where lawyers of the Club were able to meet and network with each other. This was followed by a special presentation from former Missouri Governor Jay Nixon.

On the Road Again

WITH THE FOREVER YOUNG CLUB

August found Forever Young Club members exploring Arrow Rock, a historic town on the Missouri River along the westward expansion trail of the 1840s. Named for the large flint rock bluff along the river, Arrow Rock, with a population 55, thrives today as a tourist attraction.

A guided tour of the village revealed a history worth noting. For many years, Native Americans from far and wide used the flint bluff to construct arrow heads and spear points. The bluff was noted by Lewis and Clark on their 1803-04 western expedition. Famous former residents include Daniel Boone and his sons, who operated a nearby salt production business, Dr. John Sappington, developer of quinine pills to combat malaria and George Caleb Bingham, the Missouri artist.

The tour of the compact 1837 Bingham house gave a clear picture of small town living by a well-off family, serving to remind everyone of the comparative luxury of their

homes today. A lunch of barbequed beef brisket with blackberry cobbler at the J. Huston Tavern made for an enjoyable break.

The Lyceum Theatre, founded in 1961 in an abandoned Baptist Church, was the club’s main attraction of the day. They watched a comedy presented by professional actors that proved to be as well-done as those in local St. Louis theaters.

The trip back to St. Louis included a surprise stop at Crane’s Country Store in Williamsburg, where they stepped back into the 1920s. A short detour off Interstate 70 led the FYC to what at first appeared to be an old-time western movie set that included an unpainted wooden building with a tin roof, complete with a boardwalk, front porch and a line of rocking chairs.

a fire on the wooden floor. Old chairs sat nearby to surround the stove on a cold winter day. There they devoured ice cream bars, cleaned out the homegrown tomato bin and made a run on the pickled okra before heading back to the West Clubhouse, happy for this unexpected encounter at the end of another rewarding trip.

CWC

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

Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown Book Club Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown

Inside, they found a true, old-time general store with a wood-burning potbellied stove surrounded by a protective sheet of tin to prevent sparks from starting

Dance Club Tuesday at 6:45 p.m., Downtown

Arts Benefactor Ken Kranzberg Will Speak to the Forever Young Club

Invitational Sanctioned Bridge Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:15 p.m., West

Grand Center is now firmly anchored as St. Louis's premier arts district.

Over the past 25 years, stalwarts The Fabulous Fox Theatre, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries, have been joined by additional performance venues, museums and galleries, radio and TV stations and exciting places to eat. Much of the credit for Grand Center's renaissance must go to philanthropists Ken and Nancy Kranzberg and the Kranzberg Arts Foundation. Their work is now moving east, rehabbing historic Midtown buildings to provide performance and display space as well as offices for new and emerging arts organizations. Ken Kranzberg and Kranzberg Arts Foundation executive director Chris Hansen will share their vision with the FYC on Friday, Oct. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at the West Clubhouse.

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 First and third Wednesdays of the month, 5:30 p.m., Downtown For more information, visit mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4402.

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CUP CRAZY

The West Clubhouse hosted the St. Louis Sports Commission board meeting on Sept. 4, which included an appearance from the Stanley Cup and Lord Stanley, the rare blue lobster donated to the St. Louis Aquarium in honor of the Blues’ Stanley Cup win. The MAC enjoyed the opportunity to hold this private event, showing their dedication to and appreciation for St. Louis athletics.

The Cup’s appearance at the MAC, however brief, rekindled the excitement for Blues hockey at the Club. As the Blues prepare to defend their title and reclaim the Cup, don’t forget to stop by either Clubhouse before, during and after games to cheer on the team!

OCTOBER

Home Schedule

Before every home game, dine in the Jack Buck Grille and hop aboard the MAC Shuttle to and from the game.

Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct. 21 Oct. 24 Oct. 30

vs. Washington vs. Dallas vs. Vancouver vs. Montreal vs. Colorado vs. Los Angeles vs. Minnesota

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MAC Past

In March 1968, the Cherry Diamond dedicated its cover to the newly formed St. Louis team, the Blues. The city fully embraced the team and watched in anticipation that month as they battled it out to make the playoffs. Not only did they make the playoffs that year but went on to the Stanley Cup finals where they ultimately lost to Montreal. Earlier this year, more than half a century later, they finally were able to clinch the title, and Blues fans are just as eager to see what the team has in store now as they were in 1968.

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THE BOMMARITO FAMILY PASSED ALONG A FAMILY TRADITION

SAVE THE DATE One of the key pillars of the Missouri Athletic Club, especially at the century-old Downtown Clubhouse, is tradition. On Aug. 21, 2019, the Bommarito family continued a tradition of their own

when they walked into the MAC Barbershop for their newest family member’s first haircut. More than 35 years ago, Past MAC Governor Anthony Bommarito took his son Tony to the same barbershop for his first haircut. Bommarito joined his son again while his grandson Henry got the same treatment.

Tony, who grew up having his photos from his first haircut displayed around the house thought it was only natural to continue the tradition at the building he spent so much time in as a kid.

“I never would have thought before having my first child how timeless some things can be. Any opportunity to establish some sort of tradition is important,” said Tony. “It’s cool that the Barbershop still looks the same…every time I walk into the building, it takes me back to when I was a kid.”

st. louis navy league 244th Birthday Celebration of the United States Navy

NAVY LEAGUE BALL

SATURDAY

MAC members are invited to join the St. Louis Navy League for the 244th birthday celebration of the United States Navy on Saturday, Oct. 19. This event will feature honored guest and speaker Admiral Philip S. Davidson, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

The Navy league asks that those in those in military service dress in dinner dress blue jacket, dress bluesOCTOBER or service equivalent. Civilians are asked to wear a tuxedo or dark suit/evening gown or cocktail dress.

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Saturday, Oct. 19 FSt.6 Louis, p.m. –MO Reception F 7 p.m. – Dinner and ceremony 405 Washington Ave, 63102 Please navyleague-stlouis.org RSVP on navyleague-stlouis.org by Saturday, Oct. 12.

A CUT ABOVE THE REST Sponsored by Tri Rinse

Relax and unwind in one of the most private corners of the MAC. Enjoy a complimentary beer or wine along with excellent service.

Whether it’s a chairside manicure during your haircut, a hot towel shampoo or an aromatherapy pedicure, you’ll leave looking and feeling your best.

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Dinner with Executive Chef Bart Sponsored by the Women’s Initiative Group

2019-20 ELECTION COMMITTEE

Orientation to Club Governance Happy Hour Attention, all members who are interested in serving on the MAC Board of Governors or one of the five official MAC Committees: On Oct. 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the West Clubhouse, there will be an informal presentation/discussion for any MAC member who is considering to be a candidate for the Board of Governors or interested in serving on one of the MAC’s committees. Past and current Governors will be present to provide insight on serving on one of these various groups. Specifically, if a member has any interest in one day being a candidate for the Board of Governors, this presentation will outline the qualifications, time commitment and efforts that are necessary to help the Club. Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

Register online or contact 314-539-4490.

On Thursday, Oct. 24, all members and their guests are invited to the Downtown Clubhouse to learn firsthand how to prepare a wonderful meal. Award-winning Executive Chef Bart Philipps will demonstrate three courses as you sample the Chef’s delicious creations.

F 6 p.m. – Registration F 6:30 p.m. – Demonstration F 7 p.m. – Dinner F $40 per person Register online or call 314-539-4470.

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OF Artist THE Month MARILYNNE BRADLEY

This quarter, well-known artist, Marilynne Bradley has been honored as the MAC Artist of the Quarter. Bradley began experimenting with lines and shapes in the last decade developing her own new style she calls “geometrical transitions.”

Before she discovered her love of art, she was planning to be a medical illustrator and needed to take a few drawing classes.

She ended up staying in that direction because “it was much easier than all the pre-med classes.”

Though she began her career doing watercolor paintings, for which she received many accolades, Bradley decided to expand her style into a new, relatively unexplored realm.

“I've been painting for over 60 years. This is a new direction that I'm going in. I've tried to do it to break away from the past.

Most people know my work is St. Louis landmarks. I've had books out on the history of St. Louis. And so now I've gone off in this other whole direction, which is geometrics,” said Bradley.

Her geometric transitions focus on creating a scene with lines and tangents, using the Josef Albers formula on color to add depth and set the mood of the paintings. Her inspiration comes not only from Albers, but MC Escher’s mathematically inspired constructions and Piet Mondian’s reductions to lines and planes.

As of today, Bradley has created more than 35 paintings in this style alone with many more to come. In her next series, she is working on boat harbors, which she is particularly excited about due to how the patterns of masts can be captured through her geometric style.

Ideally, Bradley hopes that her new style starts a new movement in the art world, although she admits she would not know how to teach it.

“I can sort of tell somebody how to start, but then they have to use their own imagination and continue from there. Even with color perception, Josef Albers wrote a book on it. And people read it, but they don't always understand it.”

Members can view her art in the Preservation Gallery at the Downtown Clubhouse and the lobby at the West Clubhouse.

See more of her designs at MarilynneBradley.com or search for Marilynne Bradley on Facebook.

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Veterans Day Commemoration to Honor Three Individuals The annual Veterans Day Commemoration co-hosted by the MAC and the St. Louis Rotary Club will honor all veterans, highlighting these three remarkable individuals.

VETERAN OF YEAR, VETERAN OF ACHIEVEMENT, CLARENCE CHERRY, MEREDITH KNOPP RETIRED, 8TH AIR Nominated

by David FORCE, 350TH Pokorny, Meridith SQUADRON, 100TH Knopp’s post-military BOMB GROUP personal service and professional career Nominated by Cherri community and veterans. have benefited our McLaughlin, Clarence Cherry was part of The impact of her leadership extends a B-17 heavy bomb group Waist-Gunner in nationwide. Since her official discharge from World War II. His crew, known as the Rogers the U.S. Army in 2006, she has been a “gameRaiders, flew daring missions bombing changer” in how America serves and supports the current generation of “Post 9/11” veterans. high-value targets behind enemy lines. One SheMAC helped create veteran service programs and yourwas calendars the upcoming Happy mission,Mark his plane attackedfor

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MEL WITT LIFETIME DEDICATION AWARD, THOMAS WILLIAMS Nominated by John Noce, Thomas J. Williams Sr. is a retired, Chief Master Sergeant (Chief) who wore the U.S. Air Force Uniform for 50 years — 27 years on active duty and 23 years as an Air Force Junior ROTC Aerospace Science Instructor. He entered the Air Force in September 1963. During his 27 years, he performed duties as an Administrative Specialist, Information Management Specialist, 14th Special Operations Wing Civic Actions Specialist and many others.

In 1990, he was hired as an Air Force Aerospace Science Teacher and retired from the St. Louis Public School System in 2013.

He is still an active member of Truelight Baptist Church and the American Legion, Fred W. Stockham - Post 4.

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