Monday, February 13, 2006
Four Ways to Get Out of the House This Week
February is a good month to get involved at the Club. The holiday chaos is over, and the slow lull of winter is in full swing. Many people feel antsy and anxious to get out of the house.

The M.A.C. has plenty of activities to ease your winter blues. Check out an upcoming Rod and Gun Club feast for an abundance of food and to meet other members. Lend a helping hand and share heartwarming ideas at the Charity Club's big yearly meeting. To experience the truest meaning of camaraderie at the Missouri Athletic Club, don't miss Goodfellowship Day. If you want a more private experience, head to the Jack Buck Grille/Rendezvous Room for a private dinner for two.

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Swing Your Golf Game Out of the Sand Trap

Get your golf game on target. All M.A.C. golfers, young or old, male or female, beginning or experienced, are invited to swing down to the M.A.C. Golf Club's Happy Hour on on Thursday, Feb. 23.

The M.A.C. Golf Club is looking to diversify its membership and would especially like to add female members. So, golfing ladies, grab your husbands and join the M.A.C. Golf Club together. Or, do the activity solo and meet other members.

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Downtown Pro Shop's
Item of the Month


Each month in 2006, the Downtown Pro Shop is offering a discounted item of the month. February’s feature is a cute fleece top, made especially for women. The warm shirt has "Missouri Athletic Club" embroidered on the front and is available in a variety of pastel colors. Throughout February, purchase this top for 25 percent off.
Don't Miss Great Basketball
SLU Billikens vs. Temple Owls

Calling all SLU basketball fans. Don't miss a single game this season. Watch a non-televised match between SLU and Temple on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. Catch all of the excitement from the comfort of a luxury box.

$41 includes:

ticket for the luxury box,
sandwiches, wings, snacks, beer, soft drinks
AND roundtrip transportation from the Club

INTERESTED?
Contact Jenny in the Pro Shop at 314-539-4483 or Jeff at 314-539-4485.
(Move fast. There’s only 30 tickets available.)

Play Like a Pro
M.A.C. Club Championships


Battle to see who's the best at the annual M.A.C. Club Championships on Saturday March 18, 2006. Play begins at 10 a.m., and will be in an Olympic style format.

All members are invited to come out and hit the courts. Players will be divided into different divisions to ensure fair competition. Don't miss the chance to battle it out, play with a pro and support a good cause. All proceeds will benefit a local children's charity. Refreshments and free giveaways will be provided. To sign up or ask questions, please contact Shari L. Coplen at 314-539-4467.
Put Your Heart at Ease
Get your Valentine's gifts at the Front Desk


The lobby's main hub has an assortment of gifts for M.A.C. men in search of the perfect way to say "I love you." The Front Desk has pretty pink fleeces, Bath & Body gift baskets, chocolates and champagne. For M.A.C. ladies looking for the perfect Valentine, remember the Front Desk boasts the best cigar selection in town. Purchase one or two sweet smelling stogies and grab a bottle of champagne. He'll feel like the king of the town.
Side Dishes
Magic Bus On Friday, Feb. 10, the M.A.C. replaced the old Club van with a brand new shuttle. The vehicle holds 33 people, as opposed to 21. It also has a CD player, electric doors and removable back seats.When you dine in the Jack Buck Grille prior to Saint Louis Blues and SLU basketball games, you can ride the bus to and from the Savvis Center. The bus leaves 15 minutes prior to game times. Look forward to your next shuttle ride on the new M.A.C. van.

Pamper Yourself Give your feet some love and book a pedicure at the Downtown Barbershop. The M.A.C. staff will get you your favorite drink and reading material, so you can sit back and relax while your toes and feet are massaged and thoroughly cleaned. Click here for more information.

Planning a Party? Book banquets, parties or meetings at the Missouri Athletic Club. The Downtown Clubhouse has 18 elegant dining and meeting rooms to choose from. Floor plan layouts can be custom designed to meet any meeting or banquet space requirements. The West County Clubhouse has two new meeting and banquet rooms. They are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner; meetings and receptions. To find out more about the Downtown facilities, please call 314-539-4446. For more information about West's meeting and banquet rooms, please call 314-539-4490.

Buy, Sell and Trade Tickets
Exchange sports and theatre tickets with the M.A.C.'s
sports fans' forum on the Club's Web site, www.mac-stl.org. This clearing house is the perfect way to buy or sell tickets without supporting the “scalping” trade.
Click here for more information.
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Leftovers
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Tuesday, February 14
Take your Valentine out for a special dinner for two at the Jack Buck Grille/Rendezvous Room. Feast on a four-course meal, complete with a complimentary glass of wine.

$75 per couple
For reservations, please call 314-539-4417.
Click here for full menu.


Thursday, February 16
Share wild tales and feast on a buffet dinner with the Rod and Gun Club. An abundance of fresh meat and fish will be served with pasta, salad and bread. Even if you're not a hunter or fisher, experience the adventure and enjoy a great feast.

6 p.m.
$24.95, inclusive
Eads Room
For reservations, please call
314-539-4402.
The sign up deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 14.


Thursday, February 16

The M.A.C. Charity Club and 10/10 Club want your input for "stirring up donations" in 2006. Representatives from the "big three" charities of 2006 will give short presentations and any answer questions. The chosen charities are Children's Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis, Edgewood Children's Center and Children's Home Society.

9:30 a.m.
M.A.C. West
For more information, please contact Susan Bowen at

314-822-5780, or e-mail her at scbowen@prodigy.net.


Saturday, February 18
Don't miss the camaraderie and friendship that has been enjoyed on Goodfellowship Day since the 1930s. Compete an event or just watch the excitement unfold. After competitions, feast on a free buffet and enjoy mugs of complimentary brew.

10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free
Downtown Clubhouse
Please call Athletic Director Jeff Tuhro if you have any questions, 314-539-4485.


Saturday, February 18
Catch a non-televised basketball game in person. Watch the SLU Billikens battle the Temple Owls from a luxury box that will hold 30 people. Ticket cost includes a feast of sandwiches, wings, veggie tray and toasted raviolis, as well as refreshments.

6:20 - First M.A.C. shuttle departs
7 p.m. - Game
$41, includes ticket, dinner, snacks and refreshments
Please e-mail Jeff Tuhro at jtuhro@mac-stl.org to reserve your ticket. Or contact Jeff at
314-539-4485 or Jenny at
314-539-4483.


Saturday, February 18
Meet Instructor Dan Moriarty and hear about his new after-school martial arts course. Learn how Dan has helped 20,000 students in area schools build a solid foundation of responsibility, respect, self-control and confidence!

1-2 p.m.
M.A.C. West Group Exercise Room
Call West's Fitness Desk for more information, 314-539-4433.


Tuesday, February 21
The Breakfast Network has been
meeting the first and third Tuesday of every month. In addition to meeting other Club members and getting to know the Club better, the group has been participating in discussions about "Networking and Referrals."  If you want to better understand the principles of networking or how to obtain more business referrals check out the next meeting.

7:15 a.m. - Coffee, rolls and juice
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast and meeting
Downtown Clubhouse
   For more information contact Greg Nooney at
jpnoon@swbell.net or call him at 314-241-6916.



Tuesday, February 21
Join the Bridge Club for Bridge Night to retrace the origins of popular card games. Switch partners, meet people and play "Chicago style" Bridge. The winning partners each take home a bottle of wine.

7 p.m.
M.A.C. West
West Wing, Banquet/Card Room
For reservations, please call
314-539-4402.


Thursday, February 23
All lady and gentlemen golfers are invited to join the M.A.C. Golf Club for a fun-filled happy hour. Exchange golf tips, mingle with friends and discuss future Golf Club plans. This complimentary happy hour will include free appetizers, parking and pool, as well as $2 beer specials.

5 p.m.
Free
Sportsman's Club
Fourth floor of Downtown Clubhouse


Tuesday, February 28
Gather up friends, daughters or any other important ladies in your life for an important lesson in defense. Instructor Dan Moriarty, a sixth degree black belt, will teach how to properly use pepper spray, manage fear and respond to attacks quickly.

6:30-9 p.m.
$75
M.A.C. West
To reserve a spot, please call M.A.C. West Fitness Desk,
314-539-4433.

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