Monday, March 20, 2006

On one special day every year, the downtown clubhouse buzzes with excitement. M.A.C. Election Day is a unique, traditional Club event, and for members it's one of the best days of the year. On Thursday, May 4, hundreds of M.A.C. members will head downtown for Election Day. After a complimentary dinner and dozens of campaign promises, five new members will be elected to the Board of Governors. They will serve a three-year term from 2006-08. M.A.C. Election Day celebrates old-time politics and democracy at its best. Voters who come 3 to 6 p.m. can walk through the famed gauntlet, which corrals members through a stretch of handshakes and pleas for votes. When they reach the voting booth at the end of the gauntlet, members make their five final decisions. Election night is a celebration of the past, present and future of the Club. It's an evening for the members to show their Club spirit and enjoy the close camaraderie at the M.A.C. Those who attend will be treated to a traditional, complimentary buffet. There will also a great door prize: one year of free membership dues. All Resident, Associate, Life, Emeritus Life and Fellowship members in good standing are eligible to vote. Members must have their membership card with them to enter the Club on Election Day. Guests will not be admitted into the Club after 3 p.m. All members are encouraged to come to the Club and vote in person on May 4. It is one of the great M.A.C. traditions. However, if you are unable to attend, members can vote via the mail. Mail-in ballots will be mailed to the membership by noon on Tuesday, April 25. They must be received at the Club on Wednesday, May 3, by 5 p.m. M.A.C. Election Schedule Tuesday, April 4 Noon - Names of candidates are posted on the lobby bulletin board. 1:30 p.m. - Meeting of the candidates and their managers with President Michael J. Hackett, the By-Laws & Ethics Committee and officers of the Policing & Inspection Committee, to go over the rules for the election. The drawing for position on the ballot will take place. Monday, April 24 Campaigning begins. Tuesday, April 25 6 p.m. - The Candidates' Dinner will be held in the Crystal Room (Coat and tie or appropriate attire). Past presidents, past governors and members of the Nominating Committee are invited. Friday, April 28 6 p.m. - The Apollos’ Dinner Concert and Afterglow will be held, and the candidates will be introduced. Tuesday, May 2 6 p.m. - Formal dinner for candidates with spouse/guest with the Board and their ladies. Black tie affair in the Crystal Room. Candidates will be introduced and asked to say a few words. Wednesday, May 3 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Silent voting in the downtown Veteran’s Room, fourth floor, and M.A.C. West 5 p.m. All mail-in ballots must be received at the Downtown Clubhouse. Thursday, May 4 Polls open at the downtown clubhouse, 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Gauntlet is open 3-6 p.m. A complimentary traditional dinner buffet will be served 5:30-8 p.m. at the main clubhouse. At 8 p.m., the results will be announced. Thursday, May 11 6 p.m. - Annual Business Meeting in the Crystal Room

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