Missouri Athletic Club, Cherry Diamond, March 2018

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MAC to Host College Basketball Awards

Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 MARCH 2018 Cherry Diamond STAFF Publisher – Mike Schoedel Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Amy Freeman Communications Coordinator – Emma Frey Design – Lilyann Rice General Manager – Wallace L. Smith To advertise, contact 314-539-4459 or efrey@mac-stl.org.

The Cherry Diamond Vol. 112/No. 3 (USPS: 102-560) is published monthly by the Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 231-7220.

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS Officers Mike Schoedel – President Tim Powers – Vice President Tim Slater – Second Vice President Talmage Newton – Secretary Paul David Shuff Jr. – Treasurer Class of 2018 Talmage Newton, Tim Powers, Mike Schoedel, Paul David Shuff Jr., Tim Slater Class of 2019 Andrew Carter, Matt Morris, Aaron Pawlitz, Keith Phoenix, David Smith

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Features

5 MAC Elects New President 7 President’s Foundations’ Ball 9 Announcing Philanthropist of the Year

Departments

2 Upcoming Events 4 President’s Column 6 General Manager’s Column 10 Membership 14 Dining 18 Athletics

Class of 2020 Tracy Beckette, Mark Brandom, Kevin Cantwell, Tim Malyszko, John Pennington

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

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MAC to Host College Basketball Awards

THE MAC WILL HOST THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL AWARDS DINNER ON MONDAY, APRIL 9. THE OSCAR ROBERTSON TROPHY, PICTURED HERE, WILL BE AWARDED TO THE NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR.

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12 Women of Distinction Honorees 16 College Basketball Awards 24 Building Improvement Special Section

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Wellness Clubs Within the Club Around the Club MAC Past Snapshots

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members are participating in the 12-Week Weight Loss Challenge making it the best turnout in years! Read more page 23. dollars were evenly distributed to the Charitable Society for Children’s three 2017 charities. Read more on page 9.

The maximum amount saved by All-Star members on President’s Foundations’ Ball admission price.

different awards will be presented at the College Basketball Awards Dinner on April 9. women will be honored in April for their professional achievements, leadership and character. See page 12 for the list of honorees.

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>> upcoming events

March

Irish Whiskey Tasting (DT) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Celebrate the luck ‘o the Irish with a special tasting sponsored by the Mark Twain Society.

6:30-8:30 p.m. $42.50 per person plus gratuity for MTS members $46.50 per person plus gratuity for non-MTS members

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (DT)

Easter Egg Hunt (WE)

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

Ride aboard the MAC float and pass out candy and goodies to the crowd!

12 p.m. – Depart from Downtown Clubhouse 1 p.m. – Parade begins Register online or call Michael Gray at 314-539-4471 or mgray@mac-stl.org to ride aboard the float.

Hunt for Easter eggs at the West Clubhouse.

Hunts will be divided up by age group. There will be an appearance by the Easter Bunny, prizes, and more. Members are encouraged to bring their own cameras for photos with the Easter Bunny.

8-9:45 a.m. – Breakfast buffet 10 a.m. – Egg hunt Adults – $18.95 plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $11.95 plus gratuity Children (4-under) – gratis

Ballroom Dance Lessons (DT)

April

TUESDAYS, MARCH 13-APRIL 3 AND APRIL 10-MAY 1 Join professional instructor Lucy Fitzgerald for a weekly ballroom dance class featuring various steps.

6:45-9 p.m. $55 inclusive for Dance Club members $62.50 inclusive for non-Dance Club members

Loire Valley Wine Dinner (DT) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 Join the Wine Society for another great wine dinner featuring wines from the Loire Valley.

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Sports Trivia Night (DT) FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Get together a table of ten for the MAC Trivia Night benefitting the Charitable Society for Children! Silent auction, snacks, cash prizes, and beverages included!* 6:30 p.m. – Registration and auction 7-10 p.m. – Trivia $35 per person *A portion of the proceeds will support the Sports Foundation, which benefits the CSC.

Easter Brunch (DT & WE) SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Celebrate Easter with the family! Enjoy a delicious brunch, candy and photos with the Easter Bunny* (downtown only). Members must bring their own cameras for photos.

Downtown: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

West: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Adults – $34.95 per person plus gratuity Children (5-12) – $16.95 per child plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis *The Downtown Clubhouse will offer professional family portraits by Kent Miller Photography.

Election Rooftop Happy Hour (DT) THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Mix and mingle with fellow members and the election candidates while enjoying appetizers, drink specials and music by The Scandaleros.

Invite a guest!

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Event is complimentary.

Apollos Spring Concert – 75th Anniversary (DT) President’s Foundations’ Ball (DT)

Masters at the MAC (DT)

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

Join guest speakers Tom O’Toole, Bob Goalby and Jay Randolph Sr. for a kickoff of the 2018 golf season.

5:30 p.m.

Event is complimentary.

Join fellow MAC members for an evening of gratitude, complimentary cocktails, plated dinner, brief program, live music by The Downtown Band and dancing.

6:30 p.m. $50 per person, inclusive (Associate All-Star members) $75 per person, inclusive (foundations’ supporters)* $125 per person, inclusive (MAC members and guests) *Join the All-Star program by March 30 to receive reduced admission price.

College Basketball Awards Dinner (DT) MONDAY, APRIL 9 The United States Basketball Writers Association and the Missouri Athletic Club are partnering to present the College Basketball Awards Dinner. The event will feature the presentation of the national player of the year (Oscar Robertson Award), the freshman player of the year (Wayman Tisdale Award), and coach of the year (Henry Iba Award). Coaching legend Norm Stewart will receive a lifetime achievement award.

5:45 p.m. $150 per person

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

Women of Distinction Luncheon (DT) FRIDAY, APRIL 13 Gather to honor seven St. Louis women for their professional achievements, leadership and character. Kristen Cornett will emcee and Erin Joy, CEO of Black Dress Partners, will give the keynote presentation.

11:15 a.m. $50 per person, inclusive

Joseph Phelps Wine Dinner (WE) SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Partake in a five-course dinner featuring Joseph Phelps wines from Napa Valley and the Sonoma Coast.

6 p.m. $125 per person, inclusive

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Celebrate the Apollos’ 75th anniversary by attending their spring concert! Enjoy cocktails, dinner, singing and dancing!

6 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. – Program 9:15 p.m. – Afterglow $42.50 per person plus gratuity

USE THE WEBSITE

to Register for Events

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

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

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

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 “Can you do me a favor?” How many times have you heard that question? It is usually followed by, “Will you take me to the airport?” or “Can you help us move into the 10th floor apartment with no elevator?” or “Will you dress up like Little Bo-Peep for the school play?” Such requests don’t always have to be difficult, especially, when those favors are about the MAC. “Can you do me a favor and sign me up for the new fitness class at the Downtown Clubhouse?” or “Can you do me a favor and sign me up for that awesome Portuguese Wine Dinner?” Let me show you how easy it is. Can you do me a favor and …

F Help me congratulate Governor Keith Phoenix who was recently elected to be our 103rd President. President-Elect Phoenix has been a tremendous asset leading our Finance Committee this past year. His leadership will reinforce and expand the continued success of the Club. Further congratulations are in order for the rest of our future officers: First Vice-President Aaron Pawlitz, Second Vice-President Matt Morris, Secretary Andrew Carter, and Treasurer David Smith. We are in

good hands!

F Sing the praises of our 2018 MAC Philanthropist of the Year, KIM TUCCI. This long-time member has been a significant catalyst in furthering the legacy of the MAC. There is not enough space to write about his leadership as a past MAC president, co-founder of the MAC Preservation Foundation, a cheerleader for the entire region, and a tireless supporter of the Club.

F Register for the President’s Foundations’ Ball, which will take place April 7, 2018. Not only will this be a great opportunity to recognize

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and thank KIM TUCCI for all his dedication, but it will be a celebration of the past year at the MAC. Please join us for a night of food, music, camaraderie, dancing, and ALL-OUT FUN. F Spread the news about the MAC’s continued reinvestment in our fitness facilities. Our middle name is “Athletic,” and we continue to show it with our new multi-purpose training rooms and programs at the Downtown Clubhouse. Soon you will enjoy similar improvements at the West Clubhouse where the Board has recently approved moving forward on a phased project that will upgrade our weight room (Phase 1) and cardio areas (Phase 2),

create specialty training rooms (Phase 2), and expand our offering of services. The stadium racquetball court will be repurposed for expanding the weight room. The Board and numerous Committees who worked with our outside consultants believe these plans will help maintain our level of “athletic” excellence. More importantly, this project is a direct response to the feedback we received from our current and prospective members. In his letter this month, our CEO, Wally Smith outlines the comprehensive approach that we took to plan for this project. More info

and pictures will be shared over the next month.

F Buy a ticket, a table or even be a sponsor for the United States Basketball Writers Association’s (USBWA) Annual College Basketball Awards banquet that will be hosted by the MAC on April 9, 2018. At this banquet, the Oscar Robertson Award (best player), the Wayman

Tisdale Award (best freshman) and the Henry Iba Award (best coach) will be presented. Just like our Hermann Trophy Award event, the MAC will be on the national stage. No other club in America distributes this many national awards. Special thanks to Governor Cantwell and his committee for planning this event.

F Applaud our Women of Distinction honorees. Laura Holt, Stephanie Hosler, Tanya Quinn, Kathy Rehmer, Stacy Taubman, Donna Vandiver and Misty Farr have been shining stars and role models within our community.

Attend the award luncheon on April 13, and help us recognize these incredible women. Thank you so much to Angie Minges and her committee for expanding the MAC’s role in recognizing the achievements

of women.

F Think about serving on one of our Committees or even consider running for the Board of Governors. If you have any interest, please contact one of the current Governors or myself.

I can’t imagine any of those requests for favors are too difficult for you. There continues to be many opportunities for you, you and your spouse, you and your friends, you and your family, you and your co-workers, you and your business partners …

YOU get it.

Do me a favor and have some FUN at the MAC. You deserve it.

Mike Schoedel, President Missouri Athletic Club @MACPREZ102 – Follow me. schoedelma@gmail.com – Contact me with your thoughts.

KEITH PHOENIX

ELECTED NEXT PRESIDENT The Missouri Athletic Club's 15-member Board of Governors met on Feb. 1 and elected Keith Phoenix as the 103rd President of the Club and named the four other officers for 2018-2019. Aaron Pawlitz will serve as first vice president, Matt Morris as second vice president, Andrew Carter as secretary and David Smith as treasurer.

Phoenix joined the Missouri Athletic Club in 1980. He is chairman of the finance committee; a member of the governance, pension and compensation committees; and is an active participant in all the committees. Additionally, he is a Director for the Foundation of the Arts.

Phoenix is a founding member of Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard law firm, which has grown from its original seven attorneys to 140 with offices in Illinois and Missouri. Phoenix and the rest of the officers will begin a one-year term of service on May 17, 2018.

2018 CLUB ELECTION CALENDAR Silent Voting – Wednesday, May 2 Regular Voting – Thursday, May 3 VOTING TIMES Wednesday, May 2 Downtown Clubhouse – Veterans Room – Silent Voting 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

West Clubhouse – Silent Voting 6-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, May 3 Regular voting – 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Downtown Clubhouse – Art Lounge 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Gauntlet opens 3-6 p.m. – Gauntlet reopens 7:30 p.m. – Results announced in Missouri Room; member party in Missouri/Eads Room immediately following

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2018 Board of Governors The Nominating Committee is currently seeking ten qualified candidates to run for the 2018 Board of Governors.

Don’t miss this rewarding chance to give back to your Club.

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Learn more about the nuts and bolts of governance and strategic planning Have the opportunity to use your skills and passion to make an impact on your Club Work with MAC leaders and teams toward a shared goal Have the opportunity to work with professional and hardworking MAC staff Gain notoriety within the Club by promoting informed communication to membership Gain much more from your membership by providing value Develop a deep camaraderie that few ever forget

If you are interested in running, please contact these members of the Nominating Committee: Brent Kaniecki 314-713-4474 Troy Robertson 314-249-8240 Kim DeMotte, Mike Eveler, Matt Gross, Krista Thompson, Neal Perryman, Chris Lawhorn, Tim VanRhein, Julie Ahrling, Brett Benyo, and Brandon Dempsey.

If you have questions about what board service is all about, feel free to contact any current Governor or Past Governor. They are more than happy to answer questions and share experiences.

The Club election will take place on May 3, 2018. Your letter of intent is due on or before March 1, 2018.

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from the general manager As with many things in life, putting in the hard work upfront often paves the way for a smooth ride down the road. Right now, our strategic planning process is functioning the way that it should – like a well-oiled machine. And that is a very good feeling.

To recap, during the 2016-17 fiscal year, the Board of Governors had a goal to develop a process, not simply a plan.

Plans tend to get put on a shelf and left unattended or never get off the ground because of changes in leadership and vision. By developing a process to support the plan, the Board helped ensure that the plan would have life. As a living document, it is subject to be reviewed and updated annually within the parameters of the process. The planning process consists of the four A’s: agenda setting, allocating resources, activating the work, and accounting for results.

Most recently, the Planning Committee reviewed the results of the member survey and used that feedback from the membership to develop a strategic plan that was approved by the Board of Governors.

The survey results emphasized a need to expand the MAC’s fitness and athletic offerings. As a result, a plan was made to renovate two spaces at the Downtown Clubhouse. Once the agenda was set, the resources were allocated, the work was activated, and we’re accounting for the results with an influx of happy members using the space. This is so rewarding to see, but there is still much more work to be done. A need for a fitness expansion

and renovation also exists at the West Clubhouse.

Numerous committees and task forces have been doing their due diligence to present a sound plan to the Board of Governors. After months of meetings, the Board of Governors approved moving forward with the masterplan that includes Phase 1A, Phase 1B, and Phase 2. There is a commitment to the full project. Work will begin on Phases 1A and subsequently 1B in April, contingent on having the proper permits. The cost of Phase 1A and 1B of the project is estimated at $528,000, which will be funded using capital dollars. Phase 1 will address the weight room. While work on Phase 1A and 1B is underway, the Planning and Finance Committees will work together to finalize alternative funding and sources for Phase 2, which is estimated to cost $2.2 million.

Stay tuned for a possible capital campaign.

Phase 2 will incorporate the studio spaces for yoga, Pilates, spinning, etc. and include three or five racquetball courts. An ongoing racquetball study is being conducted in conjunction with the players to determine the best court solution. The Board of Governors will approve the final plan for funding Phase 2.

It’s so satisfying to see the plans that were put on the agenda in 2017 come to fruition in 2018, and know that our plans in 2018 will actualize in 2019. I’m looking forward to sharing more visuals of this project with you in April. We’ll celebrate the launch of this project along with some

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of the MAC’s greatest supporters at the President’s Foundations’ Ball on April 7.

These awesome plans for the future would not be possible without your philanthropic nature ingrained in the culture of this Club. Many years ago, members Kim Tucci, Gerry Ortbals, and Don Gunn started the MAC’s Preservation Foundation. Since then, it has raised approximately $1.8 million to preserve and rejuvenate our historic Downtown Clubhouse. Giving to the Preservation Foundation, supports the Downtown Clubhouse and frees up money in the capital budget to be used towards other projects such as the West Clubhouse fitness expansion and renovation project. Giving to the foundations supports the Club’s values of tradition, community and culture, and I can’t wait to celebrate our All-Star and planned givers, sponsors and donors who help make this possible.

I don’t want to wait until April to extend my thanks to those who help pave the smooth road ahead: The Board of Governors who support our planning process and the members who give to our foundations. Thank you for being among the MAC’s greatest supporters!

See you at the Club,

Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club

It’s so satisfying to see the plans that were put on the agenda in 2017 come to fruition in 2018, and know that our plans in 2018 will actualize in 2019.

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PRESIDENT’S Foundations' Ball

Celebrating the MAC’s greatest supporters

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 6 p.m. – Reception 7:30 p.m. – Plated dinner followed by dancing Complimentary cocktails Downtown Clubhouse Black tie optional $50 per person for Associate All-Star members* $75 per person for foundations’ supporters* $125 per person for members and guests Garage parking included Make reservations online or call 314-539-4470. *Foundations’ supporters include All-Star givers, planned givers and sponsors. Become a supporter by March 30, 2018 to receive the reduced admission price by contacting Cynthia Goudy (cgoudy@mac-stl.org). Contact Katie Maurer (kmaurer@mac-stl.org) to become a sponsor.

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10 THINGS TO KNOW About the President 's Foundations' Ball

Saturday, April 7, 2018 | Register to attend online or call 314-539-4470.

In lieu of the Gala, this year the Missouri Athletic Club is hosting the President’s Foundations’ Ball on Saturday, April 7. For those wondering what this event entails and how if differs from the Gala, here are ten things to know.

1. GALA VS. BALL

Every year, the Missouri Athletic Club wants to celebrate its foundations and supporters. Last year, the Club hosted its Foundations’ Gala, which was a fundraising event with live and silent auctions. This year, the Club will host the President’s Foundations’ Ball, which is an appreciation event focused on honoring and thanking supporters.

2. PRESIDENTS AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The President’s Foundations’ Ball is held in April, shortly before the Board of Governors’ officers transition and the installation of the new incoming Board of Governors class in May. This event is an opportunity to recognize and thank the incoming and outgoing Board, especially the Presidents, for their service to the Club.

3. FOUNDATIONS’ ALL-STARS

At this appreciation event, the Club wants to recognize All-Star members who give a monthly donation to MAC’s foundations as well as those who support the foundations through planned gifts, sponsorships and donations. One way these members are being thanked is through a reduced admission price.

4. PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR

The Club annually recognizes one member who gives of time, talent and treasure in the St. Louis community and at the MAC. This award was first given to Sam Hopmeier in 2017 for his work with MAC’s Charitable Society for Children. This year, the MAC will honor Past President Kim Tucci for his work in spearheading the Preservation Foundation.

5. WEST CLUBHOUSE FITNESS EXPANSION AND RENOVATION LAUNCH

The results of the MAC’s member survey highlighted the importance of the Club’s fitness and athletic offerings to members.

Since then, the MAC has renovated two spaces at the Downtown Clubhouse and has been doing its due diligence to develop a sound project for the West Clubhouse. At this celebratory event, the Club plans to formally launch the highly-anticipated West Clubhouse fitness expansion and renovation project.

6. ADMISSION PRICE

As a gesture of appreciation, those who support the MAC’s foundations as All-Star givers, planned givers and sponsors will receive a reduced admission price. Become a foundations’ supporter by contacting Cynthia Goudy (cgroudy@mac-stl.org) before March 30 to receive the reduced admission price: F $50 per person for Associate All-Star members F $75 per person for foundations’ supporters F $125 per person for members and guests Garage parking included

7. PROGRAM

Here’s what to expect the night of the event: The evening will begin with a reception in the Art Lounge starting at 6 p.m. followed by a formal plated dinner served to tables of ten in the Missouri Room at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will conclude with a brief program around 8:30 p.m. extending appreciation to the incoming and outgoing Presidents and Board members, foundations’ supporters, and the Philanthropist of the Year and formally launching the West Clubhouse fitness expansion and renovation project. Then, by 9 p.m., the dance floor will open and a live band will perform for the remainder of the evening. Complimentary cocktails will be served all night. Make hotel room reservations early.

8. ENTERTAINMENT

As a special treat, The Downtown Band from Nashville will perform live at the event. They have a reputation as one of the best live bands in the country. They have performed at many high-profile events such as inaugural balls and for celebrities such as Elton John, David Letterman, Kevin Costner, Keith Urban and Rascal Flatts.

9. DRESS CODE

Dress to impress! This is a black tie optional event, but formalwear is encouraged.

10. ENTER TO WIN

Unlike the Gala, there will not be a live or silent auction at this event. However, members will have an opportunity to win a valued item by purchasing tickets for a raffle drawing. Stay tuned for more information about the grand prize!

Don’t miss out on this celebration of the MAC’s greatest supporters!

Register to attend online from the Club Events Calendar or by calling 314-539-4470.

To become a foundations’ supporter, contact Cynthia Goudy at 314-797-5474 or cgroudy@mac-stl.org.

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Annual CSC Dinner Celebrates Three 2017 Charities On Jan. 26, the Charitable Society for Children hosted its annual check presentation dinner to celebrate its three 2017 charities and welcome the new 2018 selections, Join Hands ESL, KEEN St. Louis and Books for Newborns. The CSC raised a total of $28,932.85 to be divided amongst the 2017 charities, Home Works!, It’s Your Birthday, Inc. and Friends of Kathy J. Weinman Shelter. The evening began with a cocktail reception followed by a sit-down dinner. Dean Christopher and his band performed Rat

Pack era favorites. Later in the evening, CSC chair Jarid King and MAC President Mike Schoedel presented the 2017 charities with commemorative checks totaling $9,644.28 each.

Fundraising for the MAC’s 2018 CSC charities is already underway. A portion of the proceeds from the upcoming Trivia Night on March 23 will go to the Sports Foundation benefiting the CSC. See more photos on Facebook!

ABOVE FROM LEFT: DEAN CHRISTOPHER SERENADES GUESTS WITH RAT PACK FAVORITES; JON AND MADELINE FRISCH ENJOY A FUN EVENING TOGETHER; CHECKS WERE PRESENTED TO HOME WORKS!, IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY, INC., AND FRIENDS OF KATHY J. WEINMAN SHELTER. PHOTO CREDIT: KARI R. FREY, FREYTOGRAPHY.

CONGRATULATIONS TO KIM TUCCI THE MAC ’ S 2018 PHIL ANTHROPIS T OF THE YE AR!

At the President’s Foundations’ Ball, Past President Kim Tucci will receive the 2018 Philanthropist of the Year award. This award is annually presented to a member who gives of time, talent and treasure in the St. Louis community and at the Missouri Athletic Club. Sam Hopmeier first received this award in 2017 for his work with the Charitable Society for Children.

Tucci has been an active MAC member since 1982. His threeyear Board term began in 1985, and ended with his presidency from 1987-88. From a philanthropic standpoint, he has been a leading force behind the MAC’s foundations and creating a culture of giving at the MAC. In 2007, he co-founded the MAC’s Preservation Foundation as a 501(c)(3), which resulted in a $100,000 inaugural gift from Emerson. Tucci’s forwardthinking and insight influenced the placement of the Downtown Clubhouse on the National Register of Historic Places. By founding the Foundations’ Golf Tournament, he has helped raise more than $1.8 million for the foundations. He also supports fundraising events such as the golf tournament and gala as an auctioneer.

Throughout the St. Louis community, Kim Tucci has become a civic legend. His list of accolades, accomplishments and awards is vast, including St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame, St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame, Catholic Youth Council Silver Boot, trustee at Saint Louis University, more than 30 Man of the Year awards, Lifetime Achievement Award from the St. Louis International Film Festival, Chairman of a variety of boards in addition to the MAC. Please join the Missouri Athletic Club in honoring Kim Tucci as Philanthropist of the Year at the President’s Foundations’ Ball on April 7! Register online or call 314-539-4470.

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Welcome

NEW MEMBERS FROM JANUARY!

Joseph Azar (Catherine) of Azar Orthodontics was proposed by Ted Reimer

Steven Musto of Anthem was proposed by Drennan Bailey

Samuel Beffa of SLU Law was proposed by Dana LaBarge

Conor Neusel of Thompson Coburn LLP was proposed by Charles Poplstein

Michael Black (Kaley) of Goliath Trucking, Inc. was proposed by Brandon Dempsey

Matt Noel (Nancy) of Bunzl Dist. was proposed by Dan Lett

David Brigham (Barbara) of Ballwin Eye Clinic LTD was proposed by Richard Lodewyck Luke Bumgarner of Great Southern Bank was proposed by Mark Bumgarner Benjamin Burke of Arch Grants was proposed by Brandon Dempsey Kevin Fabick of St. Louis Police Department was proposed by Robert Fabick Dana Jensen (Catherine) of Jacobs Engineering was proposed by Peter Dunne Daniel Jones (Jennifer) of Fortune Bank was proposed by Steve Bahn Tim Luft (Jill) of American Water was proposed by Thomas Mug Marc Macellaio (Sara) of Fuel Cycle was proposed by John Hoff Joseph Mantovani (Mary) of Watlow Electric Manufacturing was proposed by Mark Mantovani Eddie McVey of Maggie O’Brien’s was proposed by Ed Delaschmitt

Ted Perryman of Roberts Perryman was proposed by Julie Ferrie Kathleen Ruzicka (Trent Pavic) of Ordent Orthodontic Lab was proposed by Tom Schaefer Anthony Sardella (Diane) of Evolve 24, LL was proposed by Traci Short Norbert Siegried (Jan) was proposed by Tom Archambault Ryan Stevens of JES Holding was proposed by Bill Swoboda Sanjay Subramanian of Washington University was proposed by Vijay Patnana Daniel Tlapek of Legacy Packaging was proposed by Trevor McDonagh Correction from February Issue Trent Englert (Erin) of Jimmy Johns was proposed by Ed Wahl

LEADING Proposers

Congratulations to Dan Streepy for leading 2018 with three new members!

WOMEN’S WEEK: Celebrating Female Members

The Women’s Initiative Group is gearing up for the inaugural Women’s Week May 7-11! Mark your calendars for this week of celebration as the Club thanks its incredible female members in preparation for Mother’s Day weekend.

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Women’s Week will highlight some of the great opportunities the Club offers to women while also providing a variety of special activities including a self-defense fitness class, drink specials, happy hour, introductory athletic classes, healthy

snacks, juices and more! This week will also be “guest fee-free” for any ladies who want to bring a friend, co-worker or family member along to join in on the fun. Stay tuned for a complete schedule and sign-up sheets located throughout both clubhouses.

WEST CLUBHOUSE HIGHLIGHTED DURING

TASTE & TOUR

On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Missouri Athletic Club hosted a Taste & Tour event for prospective members and new members wanting to learn more about the Club at the West Clubhouse.

Complimentary drinks and appetizers were available as well as informational booths manned by Club staff ranging from adult and youth athletics and wellness to dining and social events. Seven clubhouse tours were given throughout the evening.

JUSTIN QUINN INTRODUCES HIS FRIEND KYLE SHEPPERSON TO THE MAC; LINDSAY AND RYAN WESSELS ENJOY LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CLUB; CLUBHOUSE MANAGER DARRIN HARNETIAUX LED GUESTS ON A TOUR OF THE FACILITY; GUESTS LEARNED MORE ABOUT CLUB PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND EVENTS. PHOTO CREDIT: KARI R. FREY, FREYTOGRAPHY

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Announcing the 2018 Women of Distinction The Missouri Athletic Club is pleased to announce this year’s Women of Distinction honorees. Join us at the luncheon to recognize these individuals for their professional achievements, leadership and character. This event, which is open to the public, will feature emcee Kristen Cornett and keynote speaker Erin Joy of Black Dress Partners.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ERIN JOY A strategic consultant, trusted confidant, and honest advisor, Erin Joy is an experienced navigator for female business owners seeking clear direction.

She founded the consulting and executive coaching

company, Black Dress Partners, in 2011 to help guide businesses facing a variety of challenges, and looks forward to sharing her insights with the impressive women attending the Women of Distinction luncheon.

Dedicated to making an impact for WBOs throughout the nation, Erin and her team conceived Black Dress Circle®

– facilitated, member-driven roundtables exclusively for female business owners—and in 2015, the award-winning Midwest Women Business Owners’ Conference. Currently, Erin is pursuing her Ph.D. in business psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

LAURA HOLT Laura Holt has spent her entire 35-year career at St. Luke’s Hospital. As director of revenue cycle management, Laura leads revenue cycle operations and strategy as well as a team of nearly 100 employees. Laura chairs and serves on many hospital committees, including those focused on leadership development, patient access and women’s health. She is also the past board president of FamilyForward, an agency committed to families and children. Laura received a bachelor’s degree in education with a minor in management from the University of Missouri – Columbia, earned Lean Sensei designation from Villanova University and is a Fellow in HFMA.

procedures on a daily basis and provides neurosurgical coverage for the indigent population at Mercy Hospital free of charge. She gives lectures on gender equality in her field promoting female advancement and works in product development for spinal instrumentation. She is a loving military wife for nine years and dedicated mother of two beautiful children, Elliot (6) and Ronan (3).

the most impressive businesswomen in St. Louis. Dozens of members have reported business growth of 200% or more since joining RISE Collaborative, a true testament to the impact investing in women can have. Focused on empowering women in business and building social capital, Stacy and RISE Collaborative create meaningful connections between individuals, companies and organizations to foster a stronger and healthier business community for women in St. Louis. Stacy is also Co-Founder/Co-President of RISE Society, the 501(c)(3) arm of RISE Collaborative, which provides programming, mentorships, and scholarships to help women of all ages tap into a powerful pipeline for success.

STEPHANIE HOSLER Stephanie, a partner at Bryan Cave LLP, concentrates her practice in the areas of business and transactional counseling. Her practice includes mergers and acquisitions, general commercial counseling, joint ventures and strategic alliances, private offerings of securities, stock-for-stock acquisitions, and acquisitions of minority interests. In her years at the firm, Stephanie has demonstrated superior leadership skills. In addition to the demands of her legal practice and community commitments through the firm, Stephanie passionately supports a number of local charitable causes including, most notably, her service on the Board of Trustees for Webster University and Forsyth School, and her involvement with the National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis (“NCCJ-STL”).

TANYA QUINN, MD Neurosurgeon, partner and co-owner at Neurosurgical Specialists of West County, Dr. Quinn is a respected member of the neurosurgical community. She routinely performs complex spinal and intracranial procedures.

She provides emergent surgical coverage for life-saving

KATHY REHMER Kathy spent more than 38 years at AT&T, in various capacities, mainly focused on ethics and compliance. As Vice President – Corporate Compliance, Kathy developed and implemented a compliance program addressing discrimination and harassment, corruption and regulatory compliance. Kathy has been an advocate of women at AT&T, starting in her early years. She helped pioneer a Women’s Resource Group – Women of SBC – which sought to help women get recognition and promotional opportunities. In 2016, Kathy was nominated for Outstanding Compliance Women of the Year. Currently Kathy is Chief Compliance and Data Privacy Officer at Energizer where she is also focused on discrimination and harassment, corruption and data privacy issues around the globe. Kathy currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for St. Martha’s Hall, a shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. She has served on the Board for the last five years. Kathy is married with two sons, one daughter and one grandson.

STACY TAUBMAN As the Founder/CEO of RISE Collaborative, Stacy Taubman launched a company that is changing the way women do business. RISE Collaborative Workspace has been featured in publications including USA Today, Bloomberg, St. Louis Business Journal, and ELLE Magazine as a leader in the multi-billion-dollar coworking industry. RISE Collaborative’s growing membership includes 150 of some of

DONNA VANDIVER In the 25 years since she founded The Vandiver Group, Donna has provided strategic planning, executive guidance and tactical implementation of PR, branding, market research, training, community engagement/public involvement, special events and crisis communications for clients in a wide range of industries. Her award-winning firm has been named a Top Diversity Owned Businesses in Missouri by Diversity Business.com, and has been named one of the Top 500 Women-Owned businesses in the country. TVG has won numerous awards recognizing the excellence of its products and services for clients. It is one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in St. Louis.

DR. MISTY FARR – RISING STAR Dr. Misty Collier Farr was born and raised in Marvell, Ark. She was Valedictorian of her class at Marvell High School and a Gates Millennium Scholar. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy. She has worked for Walmart for ten years.

Dr. Farr is an advocate for senior and lower-income patients, working hard to deliver quality healthcare throughout the community and connect patients with resources that will lead to better overall health outcomes.

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON Honor the above women for their professional achievements, leadership and character at the Club’s annual Women of Distinction Luncheon.

Friday, April 13 F 11:15 a.m. – Reception F 12 p.m. – Luncheon F 12:30 p.m. – Program F Downtown Clubhouse F $50 per person, inclusive F Register online or call 314-539-4470.

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FEARLESS GIRLS WORKSHOP PROMOTES STRONG, COURAGEOUS WOMEN

On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Missouri Athletic Club hosted Fearless Girls, an interactive workshop for girls ages 8-14 to attend with an adult at the West Clubhouse. Nearly 50 mothers, fathers, aunts, daughters and nieces gathered for a scrumptious brunch and an

engaging presentation by HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis’ Executive Director Shannon Woodcock. The dynamic presenter spoke on the topics of self-image, bullying and societal impact.

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TOP ROW L-R: AUDREY AND ESTELLA TOCHTROP ARE ALL SMILES WITH LIZ MURNIN; BACK ROW, L-R: ERIKA IRACE AND AMANDA SCHMITT SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR DAUGHTERS (L-R) ADISON AND CAITLYN; JOSH BENDER SUPPORTS HIS DAUGHTER ARIA. BOTTOM ROW L-R: YELENA PRESS AND HER DAUGHTER ALEX SPEND SOME GIRL TIME WITH LOLA EDGERTON AND HER MOM ADRIAN; SHANNON WOODCOCK ENGAGES ATTENDEES WITH AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP. PHOTO CREDIT: KARI R. FREY, FREYTOGRAPHY Cherry Diamond F MAR 2018 F 13

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JACK BUCK Grille N E W S FRIDAY SEAFOOD Specials

Every Friday during Lent, ask your server about delicious seafood specials!

Post-St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fare

Stop by the Jack Buck Grille after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 17, for traditional corned beef, cabbage and reubens all day long!

Spring/Summer Concert and Game Season As the spring and summer seasons approach, remember to grab food and drink in the Jack Buck Grille before and after concerts and Cardinals games. Utilize the MAC shuttle for transportation to and from events. On Cardinals home opening day Thursday, April 5, stop by the Sportsman’s Club and the JBG for ballpark fare!

Let’s go Cards!

JAZZ IN THE JBG Enjoy live jazz in the Jack Buck Grille on Saturday, March 10 (Tom Kelly) and March 24 (Two Times True)!

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

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Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4-6 p.m. until the end of March, enjoy a happy hour with various food and drink specials!

F $4 well cocktails F $2 domestics F $1 bartender’s choice F $5 house wine F 50% off wings, toasted ravioli, and edamame View menus and make dining reservations online at mac-stl.org > Dining > West Dining.

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THE MAC TO HOST COLLEGE BASKETBALL’S BEST MIZZOU COACHING LEGEND NORM STEWART TO BE HONORED

FROM LEFT: MAC PRESIDENT MIKE SCHOEDEL AT THE FEB. 6 PRESS CONFERENCE; COACHING LEGEND NORM STEWART; FRANK MASON, 2017 PLAYER OF THE YEAR, KANSAS.

The MAC has a tradition of supporting athletic excellence, which started at the inception of the Club when its athletes and officials were preparing to participate in the Olympic Games. Today, the MAC is established as a destination for premier sports awards banquets. The Jack Buck Awards annually honors the top sports figures in St. Louis and the Hermann Trophy is presented at the Club to the top male and female collegiate soccer players in the country. Now, the MAC will be home to another signature national sports event.

On Feb. 6, the Missouri Athletic Club hosted a press conference to announce that it has teamed up with the United States Basketball Writers Association to host the College Basketball Awards dinner on April 9 at the Downtown Clubhouse. Just one week after the NCAA college basketball championship game, the top players and coach for the 2018 season will be honored at the MAC. The event will feature the presentation of the Oscar Robertson Trophy to the national collegiate player of the year, the Wayman Tisdale Award to the freshman of the year and the Henry Iba Award to the coach of the year. The player of the year award is named after one of the greatest players in college history, three-time AllAmerican Oscar Robertson. The Tisdale Award is named in honor of the late Oklahoma great, Wayman Tisdale. The legendary Henry 16 F Cherry Diamond F MAR 2018

Iba is recognized as one of the greatest coaches of all time.

In addition, former Missouri coach Norm Stewart and retired referee Ed Hightower will each receive lifetime achievement awards. Stewart is a coaching icon. He coached 32 years at Mizzou and posted a 634-333 career record. He is credited with starting the “Coaches vs. Cancer” program, a nationwide effort to fight cancer.

Hightower is regarded as one of the best referees ever to work college games. He worked 12 NCAA Final Fours and was assigned to some of the biggest games in the country for nearly every major conference. %

COLLEGE BASKETBALL AWARDS DINNER Monday, April 9 5:45 p.m. – Cocktails and press conference 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. - Program Downtown Clubhouse $150 per person (includes drinks) Register online or call 314-539-4470.

NOTABLE WINNERS The three signature awards that the USBWA will present at the College Basketball Awards dinner have been given to some of the biggest names in the history of the game.

OSCAR ROBERTSON AWARD

HENRY IBA AWARD

WAYMAN TISDALE AWARD

Established in 1959 and named after the first winner, the award is presented annually to the national player of the year.

Established in 1959, the award is named after the legendary coach who won 655 games and coached three U.S. Olympic teams.

Established in 1989, the award is named after the late Oklahoma University star and is presented annually to the freshman of the year.

F Bill Bradley,

F John Wooden,

F Chris Webber,

F Lew Alcinder,

F Dean Smith,

F Larry Hughes,

F Larry Bird,

F Bobby Knight,

F Tyler Hansbrough,

F Michael Jordan,

F Charlie Spoonhour,

F Anthony Davis,

F Kevin Durant,

F Roy Williams,

F Lonzo Ball, UCLA, 2017

Princeton, 1965 UCLA, 1967 & 68 Indiana State, 1979 North Carolina, 1984 Texas, 2007

UCLA, 6 times

Michigan, 1992

North Carolina, 1979

Saint Louis, 1998

Indiana, 1975 & 1989

North Carolina, 2006

Saint Louis, 1994

Kentucky, 2012

North Carolina, 2006

For a complete list of past honorees, visit the MAC website and select “Awards” from the header navigation.

WEBER SCULPTS ROBERTSON The MAC and USBWA first had a connection in 2005, when St. Louis hosted the NCAA Final Four. That weekend, the MAC hosted the first USBWA awards banquet. That same year, MAC member Harry Weber was commissioned to sculpt the Oscar Robertson Trophy to be presented to the national player of the year.

The trophy is based on an iconic photo of Robertson rebounding the ball while doing the splits in the air.

Also in 2005, Weber created a Larry Bird trophy, which is presented to the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year.

He has created numerous other sports sculptures, including several that can be seen outside of Busch Stadium and a Norm Stewart statue that was unveiled outside of Mizzou Arena in November.

Weber was excited to learn the Club would be hosting the College Basketball Awards. “Congrats to the MAC!” said Weber.

“What Oscar could do was nothing short of amazing. Between sculptures of Oscar, Larry and Norm Stewart, I can say that basketball has been very good to me!”

FROM LEFT: HARRY WEBER SCULPTS THE OSCAR ROBERTSON TROPHY; THE ORIGINAL PHOTO OF OSCAR ROBERTSON UPON WHICH THE TROPHY WAS BASED; NORM STEWART STANDS IN FRONT OF HIS STATUE NAMESAKE. Cherry Diamond F MAR 2018 F 17

A HOLE-IN-ONE SEASON Gear up for a fantastic golf season at the MAC! GOLF SEASON KICKOFF: MASTERS AT THE MAC

Wednesday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m.

Downtown Clubhouse Register online or call 314-539-4470.

There is no cost to attend.

JOIN THE MAC GOLF CLUB FOR THE 2018 SEASON

The Golf Club brings together members who enjoy playing golf on a regular basis for league play, tournaments, outings and special events. Members receive GHIN (Golf Handicap and Information Network) registration, prizes, league specials and $25 off the first round of the Club Championships. Annual dues are $75.

For more information about the MAC Golf Club, contact: Chair Tim Powers at 314-922-8958 or trpowers7@yahoo.com To sign up for the MAC Golf Club, contact: Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402 or kmaurer@mac-stl.org

2018 GOLF CLUB LEAGUE CALENDAR Join the Golf Club and KTRS 550 AM to kick off the 2018 golf season with a reception and presentation featuring some great names in golf including Jay Randolph Sr., Tom O’Toole, and Bob Goalby.

Jay. Randolph Sr. has been a personality on the St. Louis airwaves for nearly half a century and was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. He served as sports director for KSDK for 21 years and went on to broadcast PGA/LPGA golf for NBC sports.

According to USGA, Tom O’Toole, a native of St. Louis, has been involved with the organization since 1988. He has served as a Rules official at more than 135 USGA championships, including every U.S. Open since 1990. He also has been the lead official in conducting more than 130 qualifying rounds for USGA championships.

In 1992, O'Toole founded the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association, a regional association that serves eastern Missouri and central Illinois.

Recently, O’Toole was elected to serve a second one-year term as the 63rd president of the USGA. Robert George Goalby is a former American professional golfer on the PGA Tour who won the 1968 Masters Tournament, his lone major championship among 11 Tour wins achieved between 1958 and 1971. Goalby played on the 1963 Ryder Cup team. He joined the Senior PGA Tour (now Champions Tour) in 1979, winning twice, and contributed key ideas to the formation and structure of the new tour, before retiring to a home in his native Belleville, where he has designed several nearby golf courses.

APRIL F Wednesday, April 11 Kick-Off Event: Masters at the MAC (presented by KTRS 550 AM) 5:30 p.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse MAY F Thursday, May 24 – Birds and Bogies at Strathalbyn and Glen Echo Country Club JUNE F Thursday, June 14 – Ladies Clinic at 3 p.m. and League at 12:30 p.m. at Glen Echo Country Club F Thursday, June 28 – Dalhousie Golf Club JULY F Thursday, July 12 - League (TBD) F Thursday, July 26 – MAC Ryder Cup at Glen Echo Country Club AUGUST F Thursday, Aug. 6 - 12 – Volunteering at PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club F Thursday, Aug. 16 – League at The Legends Country Club F Monday, Aug. 27 – Foundations’ Golf Tournament SEPTEMBER F Thursday, Sept. 6 - MAC Golf Club Championship at Glen Echo Country Club F Wednesday, Sept. 19 – Old Warson Country Club (limited spots) OCTOBER F Thursday, Oct. 4 – St. Clair Country Club F Thursday, Oct. 18 – League at Glen Echo Country Club League events will start between 12-1:30 p.m. Golf Club members will be notified of event details two weeks prior to each event. Continued League play every other Thursday depending on the weather.

HIT THE LINKS Joining the MAC is like joining six country clubs at once.

Regardless of where you live and work, chances are one of the six private golf clubs where MAC members receive special guest privileges is nearby. For more information on each course listed below, visit the MAC website > Athletics > Golf > Golf Program.

F NEW! Dalhousie Golf Club F Glen Echo Country Club F The Legends F Panther Creek Country Club F St. Clair Country Club F Sunset Hills Country Club

PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE Registration for the PGA Junior League is now open and the goal is to have enough kids to field two or three teams this year! Register early at pgajrleague.sportngin.com/ register/form/653215789.

JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS St. Louis Golf Lessons’ owner Maria Palozola will conduct a junior summer camp that covers all aspects of golf for all skill levels June 25-29 and Aug. 6-10 from 9-11 a.m.

Visit www.stlouisgolflessons. com/missouri-athletic-clubmembers-only and use password MACGOLFSTAR to access this members-only page.

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for the Double Elimination Basketball Tournament The annual Double Elimination Basketball Tournament will run for four weeks beginning the week of March 26 and ending in mid-April. Games will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights with a few Monday nights in the mix. Those who participate in the tournament will not be charged to attend the basketball banquet on April 2 at the Downtown Clubhouse. Registration is open Feb. 9 - March 16. Register early; space is limited. Cost is $70 per person. Contact Scott Mattingly with any questions.

Heat Up with the Summer Basketball League

Registration for the summer league begins in mid to late April, and league play begins the week of June 4. Both clubhouses will offer leagues this season. $70 per person (pickup games are free) F Register online.

CONTACT

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>> athletics SPECIALTY CAMPS LIL MAC’S LACROSSE AND SOCCER PROGRAM

Giovanni Najarro (Coach Gio) owns and operates Arch Lacrosse. He will instruct this six-week program for children ages 3-5 that focuses on the fundamentals of two sports: lacrosse (four weeks) and soccer (two weeks).

F March 29-May 3 F Thursdays $125

FIELD TRIP CAMPS

YOUTH PROGRAMS From camps to specialized clinics, the MAC’s youth have opportunities to learn a new sport or perfect their skills and techniques through year-round athletic and activity programs. For the most detailed and updated information, login to the MAC website and register from the Youth Programs Calendar.

SPRING SPRING BREAK CAMP

Runs from March 12-16; you pick the days! Grades K-6.

Full Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Half Day: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.

Members: Full Day: $50 per day (includes lunch) Half Day: $25 per day (optional $7 lunch) Guests: Full Day: $65 per day (includes lunch) Half Day: $40 per day (optional $7 lunch)

PRESCHOOL SPRING BREAK CAMP

Runs from March 13-17 for ages 3-5 (must be fully potty trained); you pick the days!

9 a.m.-12 p.m. $30 per child, members only

CONTACT

Joy Holdmeier Programs Manager 314-539-4468 jholdmeier@mac-stl.org

SUMMER SUMMER CAMP MAC

Runs for 12 weeks, May 29-Aug. 17 for grades K-6 (no camp on July 4); you pick the weeks!

Full Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Half Day: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.

Members: Full Day: $185 per child per week (includes lunch) Half Day: $105 per child per week ($7 optional lunch) Guests: Full Day: $245 per child per week (includes lunch) Half Day: $135 per child per week ($7 optional lunch)

PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

Runs every other week for six weeks May 29-Aug. 6 for ages 3-5 (must be fully potty trained).

F 9 a.m.-noon F Members only: $149 per child per week ($7 optional lunch)

CONTACT

Caroline Brockhaus Youth Coordinator 314-539-4463 cbrockhaus@mac-stl.org

Back by popular demand, three weeks of field trip camps will be available this summer for members only! The MAC shuttle will transport children ages 6-12 from the West Clubhouse to various locations around the St. Louis area daily.

F Members only F 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

This week, children will have the opportunity to hike, visit local animal exhibits, and explore nature.

F June 11-15 F $300 per child

WET & WILD

This week, children will visit area water parks, playgrounds, splash pads, and ice cream/snow cone destinations.

F July 9-13 F $300 per child

EXPLORE STL

This week, children will explore fun St. Louis landmarks, including Busch Stadium by attending a St. Louis Cardinals day game!

F July 30-Aug. 3 F $320 per child

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTY CAMPS Dates and times will be announced at a later time and added to the Youth Programs Calendar once finalized.

F Martial Arts F Yoga F Soccer F Lacrosse F Basketball F Wilderness Medicine Camp F Little Vet School F Art Camp F Babysitting Basics F Basics of Staying Home Alone

For all camps, weekly rate will not be pro-rated. Walk-in fee is $25 per week, and walk-ins will not be admitted if there is a wait list or if camp is at limit. No-show fee is $25.

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SWIM AND DIVE Please visit the team site www.penguins.swimtopia.com for more detailed information and for registration.

SWIM – DOWNTOWN SWIM TEAM SPRING WARM-UP

Led by head swim coach Lauren Fonseca and assistant swim coaches for ages six and up.

F April 14-May 19 F Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

F $60 per person for six-week session

YOUTH LEARN-TO-SWIM CLINIC

Instructed by head swim coach Lauren Fonseca for ages four to six years.

F April 14-May 19 F Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:15 a.m.

F $60 per person for six-week session

2018 NACAD GREAT LAKES SWIM CONTEST

Compete by attempting to swim the lengths of four Great Lakes (approximately 2,004,040 yards). Only members may compete. Keep track of all laps swum (at MAC, another pool on vacation, etc.) between Feb. 1 and 28. No cost to participate! Forms are available at the Downtown Clubhouse Athletic Desk on 5M.

CONTACT

Rick Schneider Assistant Athletic Director 314-539-4434 rschneider@mac-stl.org

SWIM – WEST CLUBHOUSE PENGUIN SWIM TEAM

The MAC Swim Team is a fun yet competitive team for children ages 5-18. Practice is offered five days a week and weekly meets are held on Monday nights.

PUFFIN SWIM TEAM

The Puffin Pre-team is for younger swimmers (ages three and up) who cannot yet swim the full length of the pool. The six-week Puffin Pre-team season offers practice three days a week and starts on Tuesday, June 5.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

For all families returning from the 2017 team (all participants and siblings), registration opens March 1. All 2017 Penguin and Puffin swim team members and their siblings will be guaranteed a spot on the 2018 team if registered before open enrollment begins on April 3.

For new families, registration opens April 3 and ends on May 21 for ages 12 and under and on June 11 for ages 13 and over.

The season begins on Thursday, May 31.

SWIM TEAM MEET DATES

May 30 – Meet and Greet May 31 – First day of practice June 4 – Penguin meet; time trials June 5 – First day of Puffins June 11 – Home swim meet June 18 – Away swim meet June 25 – Away swim meet July 2 – Home swim meet July 9 – Away swim meet July 13 – Home conference 11 and up July 14 – Away conference 10 and under July 16 – Swim banquet

CONTACT For registration questions, contact Janet Jones at 314-539-4444 ext. 7430 or jjones@mac-stl.org.

For general team questions, contact Stephanie Reh at msreh@sbcglobal.net.

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DIVE – WEST CLUBHOUSE DIVE TEAM

Register children ages 5-18 for the MAC’s Dive Team.

Practices are Monday-Friday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Meets occur on Saturday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. There are typically three to four dive meets and one dive conference meet.

CONTACT

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Try an Evening Fitness Class!

Due to the increased demand for additional evening fitness classes, the Club now offers a wide range of times and class varieties! Register online from the Fitness Calendar.

WEST CLUBHOUSE

Monday | 5:30 p.m. – Judo with Master Shin Monday | 6 p.m. – Fighting Fit with Dan Tuesday | 5:30 p.m. – MAC FIT with Dana Wednesday | 5:15 p.m. – Spinning with Dana Wednesday | 5:30 p.m. – Judo with Master Shin Thursday | 6 p.m. – MAC FIT with Josh New Morning Class! Wednesday | 9 a.m. – MAC Pump with Josh

DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE

Monday | 5 p.m. – Ropes Gone Wild with Courtney Tuesday | 5 p.m. – Muay Thai with Dan Tuesday | 5:30 p.m. – MAC Pump with Bridgett Wednesday | 6 p.m. – Yoga with Cary Thursday | 5:45 p.m. – Express Spinning with Glen 22 F Cherry Diamond F MAR 2018

NUTRITION tip EATING OUT

About 60% of Americans report eating out at a restaurant at least once a week, and many will eat out many more times in a week. Keep these healthy eating tips in mind when eating out.

F Order first to avoid being swayed by others to make an unhealthy choice F Start the meal with a salad and order the dressing on the side.

F Don’t be afraid to ask for substitutions; most restaurants are more than willing to accommodate.

F Focus on ordering protein, vegetables and the smallest food item on the plate: a starch or carbohydrate.

F When planning a big dinner or lunch, eat lighter for the other meals to budget more calories for that meal.

F Eat about 20% less food. Stop eating when feeling 80% full to eat less and feel less uncomfortable. Studies show that people notice if it’s 30% less, but it goes undetected if its 20% less. This allows for a variety of food, but just decreases the quantity.

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This year’s 12-Week Challenge boasts a record number of participants at 23! This is the best turnout in years! The graph shows the current standings of the top eight contestants as of Feb. 2.

Courtney Hutt Achieves Level Three Status Congratulations to Downtown Fitness Manager Courtney Hutt for becoming a Level 3 personal trainer!

The Corrective Exercise Specialist certification gives Courtney all the assessment, anatomy, corrective exercise and program design skills and knowledge necessary to successfully help clients plagued by muscle and joint pain caused by musculoskeletal imbalances.

Contact Courtney to book a personal training session at chutt@mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4495.

Be Challenged: Join the MAC’s Fitness Facebook Group Approximately 70 MAC members have joined the MAC’s fitness Facebook group, MAC Don’t Fret 2 Sweat! Personal trainers and fitness managers Paul Helfrich and Courtney Hutt lead this group and motivate participants with challenges, health tips, event, nutrition advice and more. Request to join this group and be prepared to sweat!

For more information, contact Paul Helfrich at phelfrich@mac-stl.org or Courtney Hutt at chutt@mac-stl.org.

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The Missouri Athletic Club and Frederic Roofing have long histories of providing the highest level of service. Many are familiar with Frederic Roofing’s slogan: For a hole in your roof or a whole new roof, call Frederic Roofing. This family-owned company has been in business since 1929, and is now being managed by the third and fourth generations. “Harry Frederic was my grandfather’s name, and Gene Frederic was my father,” says Bob, the third generation Frederic. Currently, Bob (president) manages the company and his son, Gene (vice president and fourth generation) has been working for the company for 15 years and recently became involved in company management.

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Frederic Roofing is a full-service commercial and residential roofing company offering shingle, slate and tile, a sheet metal shop for flat roofs, gutter installation, chimney flashing, and tuckpointing, just to name a few. Whether a roof just needs a repair, a whole new roof is required, or an updated gutter system needs installing, Frederic is capable of handling it all, and they do it with a customer-first mindset. The BBB-accredited company believes in topnotch work and a “do it right the first time” approach that enables them to remain ahead of the competition. Customer service is a priority and something the company takes very seriously. More than 70,000 customers have called upon Frederic for their roofing

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If you’re in business in St. Louis, then it’s a big mistake not being a member of the MAC.” ­ —Bob Frederic MAC membership runs in the Frederic family. “My dad was a MAC governor in the 1970s, and I was a board member in 1999,” says Bob, who has been a member since 1984. Gene, the youngest Frederic, joined the Club in 2009. The Club has been near and dear to the Frederic family, and Bob attributes a lot of the company’s success to the excellent camaraderie and networking opportunities available at the MAC. When asked if the MAC has made an impact on the business, Bob can’t stress enough that the Club is a must for business owners. “There’s no doubt about it. If you’re in business in St. Louis, then it’s a big mistake not being a member of the MAC,” he stresses.

ROOF RESTORE FOR THE WEST CLUBHOUSE In addition to all the excellent repair and installation services offered, Frederic is also proud to provide the first restoration service of its kind in St. Louis: Roof Restore, a three-step process that leaves roofs completely free from black staining caused by airborne algae traveling up from the south. “Fifteen years ago, every once-in-a-while, we’d run into the issue of this black stain on shingles,” says Bob. “We really didn’t know what it was so I did some research. I went to one of our manufacturers, and it turned out to be airborne algae. So, to make a long story short, we came up with this solution of Roof Restore.”

The Roof Restore system is broken down into three steps. “We kill the algae, clean the roof, then seal it so it doesn’t come back,” explains Bob. Once Roof Restore has been completed, it takes almost ten years for the algae to return. The result is a game-changer as shingles are brought back to their natural color, and the home’s curbappeal is drastically improved. “It brings the shingles back to the way they’re supposed to look,” adds Bob. Bob Frederic is proud to announce that the Missouri Athletic Club’s West Clubhouse will receive the Roof Restore treatment in mid-March. The black stain on the roof is] getting worse, and I knew it was a perfect roof to restore,” said Bob. Although the Roof Restore system appears to be new on the market, it has been around for 15 years. “We do it all the time, but we don’t really promote it that much since we’ve been so busy,” Bob says. “This year, with the number of roofs that have [algae], we’ve wanted to get [Roof Restore] out there.

And it’s reasonably priced, too.” As the treatment is applied to the West Clubhouse, stay tuned for photo updates, social media posts and eventually a TV commercial highlighting the process and results.

Investing in commercial and residential structures is what Frederic Roofing does best. So, it’s no surprise that this 89-yearold company is dedicated to preserving a fellow, longtime St. Louis institution, the Missouri Athletic Club.

And, as Frederic Roofing likes to say, “For a hole in your roof, or a whole new roof, call Frederic Roofing.”

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>> home/building improvement

FIT FOR THE FUTURE

Referencing the results of the member survey, the MAC’s leaders plan expansion and renovation projects focused on the future of the Club.

Building improvements, upgrades and renovations are constantly in the works at the Missouri Athletic Club. With two clubhouses, one more than 100 years old and on the National Register of Historic Places, trafficked by nearly 2,400 members and their families and guests on a regular basis, the wear and tear, changing times and needs call for maintenance, upgrades and renovations.

Fortunately, the MAC’s onsite maintenance team, led by Skip Bowders, is prepared to take on numerous projects around the Club. Sometimes the needs are immediate and obvious; other times the Club and its leaders look to feedback from the members to prioritize projects.

In September of 2012, a member survey was conducted. It touched on everything MAC: dining, athletics and fitness, social events, staff, clubhouse preferences, etc.

More than 500 members participated and provided feedback. This information was used to plan and prioritize the future direction of the Club. As a result, fitness equipment was upgraded, the outdoor

pool received a facelift, tennis and squash courts were resurfaced, hotel rooms were renovated, and the 1903 adults-only bar and patio was added to the West Clubhouse.

Coming up on five years later, with so many of the survey initiatives completed and an influx of new members on board, the decision was made to re-survey the membership. In 2017, 36% of the MAC’s members, representing 51% of MAC households completed the next survey. The Planning Committee used this feedback when considering projects most likely to have the strongest positive impact on the Club. The MAC’s fitness facilities and offerings were clearly areas important to the membership, and opportunities existed to make immediate improvements in these areas. One surprising results from the survey was that nearly 30% of members reported taking a fitness class at studios outside of the MAC, specifically yoga, barre, Pilates and spinning. This stood out as an immediate opportunity to provide better facilities and services so members do not seek these out elsewhere.

Starting with the Downtown Clubhouse, in August of 2017, the golf simulator was removed from 5M in the Athletic Department. The MAC’s maintenance team overhauled the 5M BEFORE space and converted it into a functional training room used for personal training and group exercise such as Courtney’s Turbo Shred, Cardio Shred and TRX:101 and Bridgett’s Lean, Fit and Functional Boot Camp. The renovation

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included new flooring, lighting, fans, sound system, and state-of-the-art equipment such as free weights, a water rowing machine, punching bag, battle ropes, weighted balls, yoga mats, and TRX equipment.

Immediately upon completion, members flocked to the new space, sang its praises, and eagerly anticipated the completion of the next project.

On the 11th floor of the Downtown Clubhouse was an approximately 2,200 square foot room previously used for Judo. As soon as the functional training room on 5M was completed, work began on transforming this space into a group exercise room. The renovation project included new flooring, lighting, HVAC and ventilation, sound system, mirrors spanning the length of the room, and state-of-theart equipment such as free weights and kettlebells, battle ropes, watering rowing machine, punching bags, yoga mats, bosu balls, AstroTurf for weighted sprinting exercises and TRX equipment. As soon

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as the renovation was complete in early 2018, one of the largest fitness classes in MAC history was held at the Downtown Clubhouse. This space is hopping with a wide range of fitness classes such as Keisha’s 30-Minute Abs, Courtney’s Bosu Blast, Dan’s Cardio Kickboxing, Rob’s Boot Camp, and more.

All of the excitement at the Downtown Clubhouse has members asking about fitness renovations at the West Clubhouse.

The Planning Committee and its task forces have been doing their due diligence to ensure that a sound plan is put into place.

Recently, the Board of Governors approved moving forward with the masterplan that includes three phases (Phase 1A, Phase 1B, and Phase 2). Phase 1A and 1B will expand the weight room. Phase 2 will incorporate group exercise studios for specific classes such as yoga, Pilates, and spinning as well as include three or five racquetball courts.

This exciting project will officially launch at the President’s Foundations’ Ball in April. Stay tuned for more news as this project develops and look for many other renovations at both clubhouses in the months to come!

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APOLLOS CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY AT SPRING CONCERT

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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

The Missouri Athletic Club’s Apollos will celebrate their 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1943, the Apollos are a men’s singing group and the longest established Club Within the Club. Join the anniversary celebration by attending their spring concert! The celebration will include a cash bar, plated dinner, singing and dancing!

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 6 p.m. – Cocktails 7 p.m. – Dinner 8 p.m. – Program 9:15 p.m. – Afterglow Downtown Clubhouse $42.50 per person plus gratuity

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.

RIGHT: WHAT BEGAN AS THE MAC GLEE CLUB TURNED INTO THE APOLLOS CLUB IN 1943!

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See our website for more on 2018 Summer Camps: Make-Your-Own-Language Camp Calligraphy Camp Embroidary Camp Space Camp Tolkien Camp

Fruits of the MAC: Fellowship and Friendship

Long-time MAC member and Apollos singer, Joseph E. Blanke, Jr., also known as “Jay”, recently passed away.

His daughter shares how the MAC’s impact on his life brings comfort following his death.

Joseph Blanke, Jr. became a MAC member in 1974.

He got involved in racquetball as well as the Apollos, and he enjoyed the fellowship of the MAC in many other ways. He and his family celebrated JAY BLANKE SINGS IN AN countless holidays APOLLOS SHOW IN 2003. and special events at the Club including family wedding receptions and the biannual Apollo shows.

After his recent passing on Dec. 7, Jay’s daughter, Anne Koetting, wanted to share with the MAC membership how much her father loved and cherished the Club. In this article, she shares some of the ways that the Club impacted her father’s life.

On Dec. 10, Anne held her father’s wake

and some of the gentlemen who influenced her father’s life attended. “I especially want to thank the lovely gentleman Joe Hoffman, Bob Spinzig, Ed Sparks, Mike Wendling, Andy Eberhart, Art Hollenbach, and Kim DeMotte. The conversations with these wonderful men were so precious to myself, my mom, and my siblings.”

“We all cannot express how much the MAC was one of the joys of my dad's life. He did not talk easily or openly about emotions often, yet it was always apparent to us how much the fellowship and friendships meant to him. Thank you to all of these gentlemen for blessing my dad's life with their friendship. Specifically, I remember telling Ed Sparks that I recalled attending an Apollos show when I was very young, and my Dad was dressed as a cowboy named “Blankety-Blank-Blank-Blank.” Ed laughed, and said, “I played opposite him; I was Sparkety-Spark!” What great memories!

The morning after Dad's funeral on Dec. 12, I brought the trash barrels around to the side of our house. I stopped and stared, for on the side of my house was a reflection. We have lived in this house for more than six years, but never before had I seen anything like this. I smiled inside and out as I thought of how this looked like the MAC’s Cherry Diamond logo. It was as if my dad was just smiling down on me and saying, ‘just fine.’”

THE REFLECTION SIMILAR TO THE CHERRY DIAMOND LOGO.

VISIT CUBA WITH THE FOREVER YOUNG CLUB Visiting Cuba has become something of a political football, but those who have been there recently are happy to share their adventure. St. Louis architect John C. Guenther participated in an American Institute of Architects design conference held in Cuba in 2016. At this month's FYC meeting, Guenther will present a range of architecture and culture across the history of the island, stylistically and geographically, as well as share his observations of the U.S.’s southern neighbor, located just 93 miles from the Florida Keys. Join the FYC gang at the West Clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 16.

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The MAC Proudly Congratulates Jefferson Bank & Trust on 125 Years Jefferson Bank was incorporated in 1892 and was one of the earliest neighborhood banks in the city of St. Louis. In 1950, the bank was purchased by MAC member Dillon Ross, who ran the bank as Chairman until his retirement in 1983. His son, Michael Ross, also a long-time MAC member, was named President in 1971 and Chairman upon his father’s retirement.

MAC member John Dulle was named President in 2011. Jefferson serves the businesses and residents of the midtown area of St. Louis city and the larger metropolitan area through its branches in the Eureka area, South County, Creve Coeur and O’Fallon, Missouri.

During the past 125 years, Jefferson Bank has weathered many storms. The Banker’s Panic in 1909 left the bank with a low of $440.50 in total deposits. After the opening of a savings department, the bank rebounded to $415,000 in deposits by 1915. Continued growth was the reason

for the move in 1922 to larger quarters.

The bank remained solvent during the Great Depression and the 1933 “Banking Holiday” declared by President Franklin Roosevelt. The economic downturn in 1974 and the high prime rate/high inflation era of the early 1980s as well as the recent Great Recession and the accompanying commercial real estate collapse of 20072010 were all challenges that were met by bank management of the time.

During 2017, Jefferson Bank was awarded a 5-Star Rating by the national bank rating service, Bauer Financial. This placed Jefferson Bank among the safest financial institutions in the United States.

Much of this is owed to the bank’s longterm staff and clientele—some of whom have been customers of the bank for two or even three generations. The bank ended 2017 with approximately $610 million in total assets.

For more than 30 years, Jefferson Bank

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THE MAC’S LONG-TIME BANKING PARTNER, JEFFERSON BANK & TRUST, WAS RECENTLY AWARDED A 5-STAR RATING, WHICH MEANS IT IS ONE OF THE SAFEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE NATION. PICTURED HERE ARE (L TO R) PRESIDENT JOHN DULLE, MAC CFO LARRY ABSHEER, AND CHAIRMAN MIKE ROSS.

has supported the Missouri Athletic Club with its many financing needs. The MAC appreciates and values the support of Jefferson Bank & Trust and looks forward to a continuing partnership in the years ahead.

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OF Artist THE Month

ELIZABETH MOORE

Good Fellowship Day On Feb. 17, members gathered at the Downtown Clubhouse to celebrate camaraderie and competition at the annual Good Fellowship Day. Various fitness classes such as yoga and spinning were offered as well as athletic competitions and a complimentary buffet lunch.

2017 Swimmers of the Month Jan – Dale Ross, 43 miles Feb – Dave Nester, 34.5 miles Mar – Tom Hilton, 23.1 miles Apr – Ed Holderle, 18 miles May – Mark Levison, 19 miles Jun – Mary Boyle, 16 miles Jul – Bill Mattson, 10.5 miles Aug – Donald Frandsen, 10 miles Sept – Rick Lodewyck, 8.2 miles Oct – Dave Ware, 27.5 miles Nov – Pat Boyle, 21 miles Dec – Ed Gilkerson, 12.1 miles

Growing up in Denver, Elizabeth (Betty) Moore began painting and taking photos while in high school.

Her inspiration often came from DEER LAKE RIFFLES hiking in the mountains or helping her grandmother tend to her lovely gardens. Today, as a Master Gardener, fine art photographer and artist, the architecture and landscape beauty of St. Louis has been an inspiration.

In 2014, the artist was honored to have a solo exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Garden as part of the stl250 celebration. Her photo of “Sledding on Art Hill” was featured at the Sheldon Art Galleries and in the book, “The City at 250, a Celebration of St. Louis in Photographs.” Her artwork has been featured in local and national juried exhibitions at galleries including: Old Orchard Gallery, Soulard Art Market, Des Peres Hospital, Knox Fine Art Gallery, Webster Arts Center and the St. Louis Artists Guild. www.artistinbloom.com

TOM ALBUS, BILL HOLLAND, CHRIS LAWHORN, ROB AND DREW WUNDERLICH. PHOTO CREDIT FOR ABOVE PHOTOS: KARI R. FREY, FREYTOGRAPHY

Honorary Swimmers (members who swam 20+ days every month in 2017) Ed Gilkerson and Ed Holderle Rowing Winners F Under 40 Lightweight – Drew Wunderlich: 1:47.7 seconds (500m) and 8:46.3.0 seconds (2,000m) F Under 40 Heavyweight – Garrett Gossett: 10:45.3 seconds (2,000m) F 50-59 Lightweight – Rob Wunderlich: 1:29.9 seconds (500m) and 7:11.3 seconds (2,000m) best 500m and 2000m times of the day (LEFT) ROSS KNUTSON WON THE THREE-POINT BASKETBALL CONTEST. F 60-69 Heavyweight – Gary Gossett: (RIGHT) TOM HILTON WAS NAMED THE 2017 SWIMMER OF THE YEAR; 9:12.2 seconds (2,000m) HE SWAM 342.2 MILES.

To purchase any art on display, contact Janet Jones at extension 7430 or email jjones@mac-stl.org.

NEW MEMBER

Barbershop Benefits

The Downtown Clubhouse barbershop is excited to share that new MAC members within the past two months are eligible to receive a complimentary cut, manicure or pedicure! Book an appointment online via Wellness > Salon and Spa, or call 314-539-4440.

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>> mac past

OSCAR ROBERTSON TROPHY

During the Final Four weekend in 2005, the MAC was a bustle of activity. The morning before the Final Four, the MAC hosted the

in 2005

presentation of the Oscar Robertson Trophy and the Henry Iba award. The legendary Oscar Robertson was in attendance to

present the trophy named after him to the top player in college basketball.

HAPPY

Summer!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming MAC Happy Hours. In addition to serving up great drink specials, these events are a great opportunity to meet new members and introduce friends and colleagues to the Club. No reservations are required.

West (Poolside) Downtown Saturday, June 14 Wednesday, June 25 Saturday, July 12 Wednesday, July 23 THE LEGENDARY OSCAR ROBERTSON CHATS14 WITH POST-DISPATCH COLUMNIST BRIAN BURWELLAug. AND BILL23 MATHIS. Thursday, Aug. Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

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THE OSCAR ROBERTSON AWARD WAS CREATED BY MAC MEMBER AND DISTINGUISHED ARTIST HARRY WEBER. READ MORE ABOUT THE CREATION OF THIS TROPHY ON PAGE 17.

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MAC snapshots A MARINE CONGRATULATES ROB WUNDERLICH JR. UPON BEING PRESENTED A RESOLUTION FROM THE STATE OF MISSOURI AT THE ST. LOUIS ARMY VS. NAVY FOOTBALL GAME SUPPORTING THE MARINE CORPS’ TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN.

LEE STEUBY, SUSIE CORLEY, JEANNE REDINGTON AND ANN LEMP PLAYED EACH OTHER IN A GAME OF BRIDGE.

DR. BETH RUSSELL AND HER HUSBAND DOUG ENJOY THE EVENING AT THE MARK TWAIN SOCIETY’S FOUR ROSES TASTING ON FEB. 7.

KEEGAN VAN PELT AND EMILY KANTROVITZ WON THE GIRLS 16U DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SUPERS IN WATERLOO IN JANUARY. EILEEN MACK, AN OPERA SINGER AND PROFESSIONAL IN INSTITUTIONAL FINANCE SALES, FIRST STARTED TO PLAY TENNIS RECREATIONALLY AGAINST MEN. ORIGINALLY FROM NEW YORK CITY, EILEEN NEVER HAD ANY FORMAL TENNIS INSTRUCTION BEFORE JOINING THE MAC. SHE IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE LADIES INTERCLUB "B" CLINIC AND TAKES PRIVATE LESSONS FROM BOTH SCOTT STUTZ AND KIM STEINMETZ, WHICH SHE REALLY ENJOYS. EILEEN PLAYED HER FIRST INTERCLUB MATCH THIS PAST DECEMBER FOR THE MAC "B" TEAM AND WON!

BOB AND TAMMY FADLER ATTEND THE CSC’S RELIVE THE RAT PACK EVENT ON JAN. 26.

PHOTO CREDIT: KARI R. FREY, FREYTOGRAPHY

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