Tuesday, May 27, 2008

June Cherry Diamond
You’re probably feeling the summer heat starting to set in, but don’t slow down and get lazy. There are plenty of great activities happening at both clubhouses to keep your summer full of fun. There are ongoing sports camps for the kids. They are specific to certain sports, but also a general camp that touches on a little bit of everything. The MAC Penguin swim team is also back in the pool and hoping to have another great season. The kids aren’t the only ones who will have fun at the Club this summer. A special brunch to honor dad is taking place on Father’s Day, June 15, at the Downtown Clubhouse. Bring down your dad and show him how much you appreciate him with a scrumptious meal at the Club. MAC West is offering a Poolside Wine Tasting on June 20 to sample a variety of wines. Chef Bart has also brought back lobsterfest in the Jack Buck Grille and this year has added a prime rib special at the Downtown Clubhouse throughout June and July. With so much happening at your Club, don’t sit back and let it all pass you by. Make the MAC a part of your summer plans.

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Dads & Daughters Share a Special Evening at the Club
Doting dads and darling daughters shared a special evening at the MAC Father-Daughter Dance. The little ladies got dolled up in colorful spring dresses, had their hair pulled up in curls and nails painted. As the dads and girls arrived at the Clubhouse, many were met by beautifully groomed horses pulling fairy tale carriages waiting to whisk them through the city for a special ride. In the Art Lounge, girls could order kiddy cocktails and sodas while dads enjoyed more sophisticated beverages. A photographer was on hand to capture the special moment with a photo from the evening that the girls could take home along with their delicate glass jewelry box. After feasting on a delicious dinner, dads and daughters hit the dance floor where many danced until they could not dance anymore.

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MAC Basketballers in L.A.
Recent results from a national tournament shows how strong basketball is at the MAC. Three MAC basketball teams recently traveled to Los Angeles to compete in the National Association of Club Athletic Directors basketball tournament. The Los Angeles Athletic Club served as the host for this annual event that brings together the top private club teams from around the country. The MAC was instrumental in forming this event back in 1986.

Click here to see all of the tournament results.

Legends Golf Programs and Clinics
Polish up your golf game with instructional and fun clinics offered to MAC members through the Legends. The Legends Head Professional and Director of Instruction will lead several clinics in June and July that will emphasize irons, short games, sand bunkers and woods. On Sunday, June 29, there will be a Sunday Fun Day. Sunday Fun Day is a unique opportunity to play 9 holes with a professional while receiving teaching advice about your game. Each group will have six golfers and a professional and will be played in a scramble format. Following play the Legends chef will prepare a delicious dinner. Private lessons are also available all throughout the summer.

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Start Your Morning Off with Breakfast in the Sportsman's Club
Treat yourself to a delicious and savory breakfast in the Sportsman’s Club downtown. There is a new breakfast menu available Monday – Friday from 7-10:30 a.m. Whether you’re craving sweet pancakes, a hearty omelet or need to refuel post workout with a smoothie, the Sportsman’s Club breakfast menu can satisfy your hunger. The Sportsman’s Club is also a great place to hold morning business meetings over breakfast. There are several private alcoves that can accommodate groups.

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Capital Contribution Update
Repairs are ongoing on the parking garage at the Downtown Clubhouse as part of the Capital Contribution program. The garage was built in 1985 and extensive repairs were done in 1995. The repairs currently underway are the most extensive since the 1995 work. Over half of the repairs being done to the garage will take place on the sixth floor roof. Because the roof is open to the elements, particularly freezing and thawing, it has the biggest demand for repair. During the winter, cars driving into the garage bring with them salt from the streets. The salt on the cars often melts off of cars parked on to the roof due to the sun. This water/salt mixture seeps into pores in the concrete and onto the re-bar structure underneath. In turn, the re-bar begins to rust and expand. As it expands, the concrete is popped off the re-bar causing even more moisture to build underneath the concrete and further expand it.

The work currently underway is chipping away all loose concrete to expose the re-bars. The re-bar is then recoated and new concrete is poured over them. The roof will also be getting a special traffic coating to stop future run off from getting to the re-bar. Other levels of the garage will receive a sealer. The roof work should continue through the end of June, and the whole projects should be finished towards the end of July. Read the Buffet for future updates.