| Monday, January 23, 2006 |
At the M.A.C. this week: Associates' Happy Hour Charles Knight Book Signing |
Calling all Associates (and anyone else looking for a good time)  The Missouri Athletic Club recently received a new spice. Almost 200 new members under the age of 35 joined the M.A.C. in the past six months. But, these iPod shuffling, cell phone carrying hipsters have fresh, young interests that differ from their older, experienced counterparts. Joel Karsten and the Associates are attempting bring this new crowd together for events catered especially to their generation. After two successful happy hours and a bar hopping pub crawl, the Associates are ready for another get together. On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Associates will sponsor a third happy hour, and they invite everyone to come. Click here for more information. |
Perform. Don't Compromise. Charles Knight reveals the book he went by |
 In 1973, Charles F. Knight was named CEO of Emerson. As the new man in charge, he had a lot to live up to. W.R. "Buck" Persons, Emerson's former CEO, had exponentially expanded the company's markets, labor force and facilities. Under Knight, Emerson became more than a stable manufacturing plant; it evolved into a global enterprise. Knight has since retired from his position as CEO of Emerson, but he has not slowed down. On Thursday, Jan. 26, Knight is coming to the Missouri Athletic Club to reveal some of his secrets, eat some lunch and sign his new book, “Performance Without Compromise: How Emerson Consistently Achieves Winning Results." Click here for more information |
Sign up Deadline for Club Championship Approaches  Calling all tennis players. Don't miss the chance to test your skills and possibly become a champion. Sign up for the 2006 Adult Tennis Club Championships by Wednesday, Feb. 8, for a chance to compete and have fun. The championships will be held throughout the next few months: Monday, Feb. 13 to Saturday, May 6. Draws will be made on Saturday, Feb. 11. On the last day, May 6, the Club will host the finals and third and fourth playoffs. The games will be accompanied with hors d’oeuvres and an awards dinner. Click here for more information. Click here for the registration form. |
Missouri Athletic Club Presents ... Martial Arts After-School Program |
| Swim Clinic Makes a Splash Using old lessons to teach new technique 
In 1947, age-group swimming did not exist on a national level. Few aquatic stars ever developed to their fullest because there was no system of swimming competition graduated by age. This all changed when former M.A.C. Athletic Director Carl O. Bauer served as the National AAU sub-chairman for Novice and Junior swimming. He planted the seed, and today, age-group swimming is a daily term in the aquatic world. Richard L. Nix Sr. coached swimming under Bauer and now wants to pass on his competitive swimming philosophy to today’s M.A.C. children. Nix plans to conduct a six-week competitive swimming workshop for first to eighth grade M.A.C. members. The classes will start on Sunday, Feb. 5 and end on Sunday, March 12. Click here for the whole story. Click here for registration form. |
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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sportsman's Club Join the St. Louis Rotary Club, which meets weekly at the M.A.C., on Thursday, Feb. 2 for a joint happy hour. Make important connections, enjoy M.A.C. camaraderie and learn what the Rotary Club is all about. The event is free and will feature complimentary hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar will be available with drink specials available. Very attractive raffle items will also be given away at the joint happy hour. Don't miss a great way to meet new associates and learn more about the Rotary Club. Click here to learn more about the Rotary Club |
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 Valentine's Gift Idea Give your sweetie a massage for the loving occasion. Massage therapists are available at both the Downtown and West locations. Rates are: half-hour massage, $30; one-hour massage, $50 and one-and-a-half hour massage, $70. To make an appointment at West, call 314-539-4433. For a Downtown massage call Bonnie Ferugson at 314-539-4481 or Patty Chapman at 314-539-4482, ext. 7325.Warrior's One-on-One Training Shape up your mind and body with sixth degree black belt Dan Moriarty.
From beginners to advanced, male or female, children to adults, this Martial Arts program is progressive and fun! Call Moriarty for more information, 636-861-9978. Shoe Repair Visit Don Cross in the Athletic Department for all of your shoe repair needs. Don is available on the fifth floor of the Downtown Clubhouse, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 to 7 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, 2 to 6 p.m. Members can also drop off shoes at the M.A.C. West front desk. Don can handle all shoe jobs, including, heel repair, sole repair, shoe shines, dying and refinishing. Most services are available the same day.
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 Thursday, January 26 After repeated questions and longtime probing, former Emerson Chairman and CEO Charles F. Knight shares the secrets behind his company's success in his new book, "Performance Without Compromise: How Emerson Consistently Achieves Winning Results." Come to the M.A.C. for a chance to meet the famed businessman, get a book signed and learn some important business secrets. 11 a.m. - Social Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) Noon - Lunch 12:45 p.m. - Presentation, Charles Knight $20, inclusive Downtown Following the event, books will be on sale, and Knight will available to sign them. For reservations, please call 314-539-4470. |
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 Thursday, January 26 Enjoy drinks at college-kid prices with $2 beers and other drink specials. Then, sit back in a professional atmosphere with a laid-back personality. Munch on free hors d' oeuvres and groove to the music while chatting with friends or playing billiards. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free The 4th Floor Sportsman’s Club at the Downtown Clubhouse Call Julie Kueper at 539-4408 or e-mail her at jkueper@mac-stl.org if you have any questions. |
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 Thursday, February 2 Join the Rotary Club for a joint happy hour and make important business connections while learning more about the group. The event will feature complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, drink specials and a raffle. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free Sportsman's Club |
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 Sunday, February 5 Help your child swim up to 25 percent faster with a six-week swimming workshop that incorporates techniques taught by former M.A.C. Athletic Director Carl O. Bauer. The class will go from Feb. 5 to March 12. 2-2:30 p.m. - Free Swim 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Instruction 3:30-4 p.m. - Free Swim Downtown To reserve a spot for your child, call 314-539-4485. |
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 Thursday, February 9 Sit back with your favorite cocktail and a smokin' stogie and watch the St. Louis Metro Boxing Club bout it out against ranked opponents. The evening will be complete with a New York strip with all of the trimmings. 6 p.m. - Cocktails and cigars from Jon's Pipe Shop (included in price) 7 p.m. - Dinner * After 7 p.m., cocktails by subscription 8:15 p.m. - Boxing begins Parking included Business Attire $750 + gratuity - tables of 10 $100 + gratuity - per person Downtown For reservations, please call 314-539-4470. |
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 Saturday, February 11 Treat your Valentine to a night of roses at the Club. Enjoy a candlelit three-course dinner on a table sprinkled with rose petals. After dinner, dance and mingle until midnight. 6:30 p.m. - Cocktails 7 p.m. - Dinner $50, inclusive Downtown For reservations, please call 314-539-4470. |
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