Monday, Feb. 11, 2008

Celebrate Camaraderie on the 5th Floor
For over 70 years members of the Club have been gathering one day a year to celebrate camaraderie, eat free food and sip on cold, foamy beer. Goodfellowship Day is one of the longest standing traditions at the MAC. It began in the 1930s under the direction of Carl Bauer. Today, this tradition still lives on, and on Saturday, Feb. 23, MAC members will once again come together for friendly competition, fun and friendship. Athletic activities will begin at 9 a.m. Members have the option of competing in friendly competitions such as a bench press battle, a three-point contest, closest-to-the-pin competition and several swimming competitions. Appropriate events will be broken up according to age, gender and weight. Members who wish not to participate are still invited to come down and get in a good sweat before lunch. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. in the Sportsman’s Club. If you have any questions, please call Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 or Jeff Tuhro at 314-539-4485.

Mix and Mingle
Mix and mingle with fellow members of the Club at a happy hour on Thursday, Feb. 21, sponsored by the Associates. Don’t let the dreary winter weather keep you indoors. The MAC is heating things up in the Sportsman’s Club with drink and appetizer specials, music and billiards. The happy hour begins at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend and members of all ages are encouraged to come. Draft beers will be $2 and martinis will be $4. There will be plenty of savory appetizers to fill your stomach. Make a new friend, visit with old ones and enjoy your time at the Club. No reservations are required. You are encouraged to bring a spouse, date or guest.

Battle on the Court Supports Charities
Head to West on Friday, Feb. 29, to watch MAC President Scott Engelbrecht, Governor Margaret May and Governor David Pentland battle MAC tennis pros on the courts. The players will be competing to raise money for the three charities selected by the charitable society for 2008, Sunnyhill Adventures, Sherwood Forest Camp Service and Covenant House. The three charities will be on hand to tell you more about what they do for the community and to answer any questions you may have. The Charitable Society is asking for your donations for the three charities. All monies will be pooled together and each tennis player will represent a particular charity. The more games this player wins, the more they will earn for their charity! Checks or cash will be taken. This is also a great opportunity to socialize and meet other members who are supporting the three charities. Games will begin at 6:30 p.m. If you are unable to attend, you can still make a donation by calling Sam Hopmeier at 314-434-5266 or mail a donation in advance to: 13325 Bearfield Square Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017. Make checks payable to MAC Charitable Society. Put your money on a winner—the Charitable Society!

Changes in Election Process
The annual season of campaigning for election to the Board of Governors of the Club is fast approaching. It is one of the most exciting times of the year at the Club. This year the Board has approved certain changes to the campaigning process that should be noted by potential candidates and campaign workers. All of the changes are intended to make the campaigning a bit less cumbersome and allow more members to be involved in an election process that is truly unique among clubs.

Click here to read about all of the changes.