Monday, Aug. 4, 2008

Toga! Toga! Toga!
Relive those glory days at the Animal House 30th anniversary toga party hosted by the MAC. Dust off that old toga, or grab the sheet off your bed and head to the West Clubhouse for a night of dinner, drinks, dancing and togas. Join us as we relive the classic college flick with live music, costume prizes and the film that started it all.

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JBG Opens for Lunch
The Downtown Clubhouse now has two dining venues available for lunch. Beginning Monday, Aug. 11, the Jack Buck Grille will be open for lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. The Grille is a great place to stop in for a delicious sandwich or to host a business meeting over lunch. Catch an afternoon Cardinals game in the Grille on one of several flat screen TVs located throughout the bar. Several new menu items will be added to the Grille lunch menu, but many of the MAC classics will remain. Feed your afternoon hunger with a hearty lunch in the Jack Buck Grille. The Grille will be open Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – midnight.

Get Involved
With nearly 3,000 members at the MAC, it’s hard to get to know each and every one of them, but joining a Club within the Club can help you become friends with a small group that you share a common interest with. Clubs within the Club were created to bring together members with like interests. With 19 CWCs, you’re sure to find a Club that fits you. CWCs offer unlimited opportunities to travel, socialize, celebrate, learn and have fun. If you are interested in joining a CWC, get in touch with that club’s contact person. Becoming involved will enhance your experience here at the MAC. The link below contains a list of all the MAC CWCs with a description and contact information.

Click here to see a list and descriptions of all MAC CWCs.

Business Development and Fellowship Club Announces Their Upcoming Speakers
The Business Development and Fellowship Club hosts regular monthly breakfast meetings with varying formats including speakers, short presentations and round table discussions focusing on business practice, process and development topics.  This club is also sponsoring quarterly fellowship events focusing on family and treasured St. Louis attractions including the St. Louis Zoo, Science Center and the City Museum.
The Aug. 21, meeting features Rick Palank of the St. Louis County Economic Council.  Rick will be speaking about the local economy and the effects of it on local business.
Kevin Cunneen is presenting at the Sept. 18 meeting and providing an overview of the healthcare industry. 
On Oct. 16, the meeting features Ric Hoerz leading the discussion about “How to get more out of your sales team."
These meetings are open to all MAC members and guests who accompany them.  Reserve your seat now by calling Marie Stratus 314-539-4446, or e-mailing her at this address, mstratas@mac-stl.org

Meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month from 7-8 a.m. on the 4th floor at the Downtown Clubhouse. Call Marie Stratus at 314-539-4446 to RSVP. Or e-mail her at mstratas@mac-stl.org.

PLANNED FUTURE MEETINGS
(The Third Thursday of Each Month)
Sept. 18
Oct. 16
Nov. 20
Dec. 18

For questions regarding this club, please contact John Unger via phone 314-575-3957, or by e-mail macbusinessbuilders@mac.com

West Health Test
Health Tests that Can Help Save Your Life
The West Clubhouse will offer life saving screenings on Friday, Aug. 29. Life Line Screening, America’s leading provider of quality health screenings will administer these non-invasive, completely painless screenings.
Over 5 million people have participated in Life Line Screening’s ultrasound tests for stroke caused by artoid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms and other vascular diseases. Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer in the United States of both men and women – and a leading cause of permanent disability.
You may think that your physician would order these screenings if they were necessary. However, insurance companies typically will not pay for screenings unless a person has suffered symptoms. Unfortunately, 50% of stroke victims have no symptoms. That is why having a Life Line Screening is so important to keep you and your loved ones healthy and independent.
Call 1-800-679-5192 for an appointment (pre-registration is required). If you sign up for all four screenings, you save $41 and pay only $129.

Horsing Around at Castlewood Stables
The MAC has paired up with Castlewood Stables to provide members a unique riding experience. Receive discounted prices for riding, lessons, boarding and family days at Castlewood Stables. Castlewood can host a family day at the stable with pony rides, relay races on horses, buggy rides, hay rides and barbeques. They can also accommodate company picnics or outings and can even partner with a traveling petting zoo for an added activity. If you or your children have any interest in horseback riding, take this opportunity to give it a try. Call Jim Kerber at 314-323-6473 for more information.

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Basketball Sign Ups
Autumn is around the corner. Along with cooler temperatures and changing colors, you can gear up for fall basketball leagues, which begin the week of Sept. 15. Make plans now to play in one of the Club's three fun-filled leagues. The Open League will play on Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Downtown Clubhouse. The Over 40 League will play Downtown on Wednesday nights. On Thursdays, the action will shift to MAC West for another Open League. There are no age restrictions. If you play in a Downtown League, you are welcome to also play in the West league. The deadline for sign up is Friday, Aug. 31. For the Open Downtown league, sign-ups will end after 96 players sign up or Aug. 31, whichever comes first.

Click here to sign up.