Monday, Nov. 24, 2008

December Cherry Diamond
December is a busy time of year for everyone. Between gift shopping and holiday preparations, things are often crazy. Don’t forget about the MAC this holiday season. The Club has a variety of festive holiday events for the whole family to enjoy. Bring the kids to either Clubhouse to visit with Santa, feast on a delicious meal on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day or just stop by to admire the beautiful decorations.... Start your New Year’s resolution early this year and try one of many new fitness classes at both Clubhouses. If you need that extra push to meet your weight loss goals, consider joining in the MAC’s Biggest Loser contest.... Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by coming to the Club to see some of the biggest names in St. Louis sports at the 39th annual Jack Buck Sports Awards. This year’s list of honorees are sure to provide an entertaining program. Reservations are going quickly, so make yours now before the event sells out! ...When shopping for those on your Christmas list, don’t forget about the MAC. The gift of membership is a gift that keeps on giving year after year. If you receive a Platinum Gift Membership certificate, be sure to think hard about a family member, friend or business associate that would benefit from joining the Club. For more information on this program and all of the other events happening at the Club this month, be sure to check out the Cherry Diamond.

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Kelly Chase to be Honored at Jack Buck Sports Awards
Blues broadcaster Kelly Chase will be in attendance at the 39th annual Jack Buck Sports Awards on Monday, Dec. 15, to receive the Jack Buck Award, in recognition of enthusiastic and dedicated support of sports in St. Louis. Chase was a popular player whose feisty style endeared himself with fans. After retiring from his playing career, Chase has remained a part of the St. Louis sports community. In 1993, he established the Gateway Locomotives, which teaches the sport of hockey to handicapped individuals. In 1998, Chase received the King Clancy award from the NHL, which is given to the player who has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community. Blues broadcaster Chris Kerber will present Chase with his award.
Other honorees for the evening include Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel, who is the 2008 Sports Personality of the Year, and former coach of the football Cardinals and Rams assistant coach Jim Hanifan, who will receive the Legends Award. Make reservations now for this celebration of St. Louis sports before it sells out. Since Jack Buck helped establish the event in 1970, the MAC has been home to the best sports banquet in St. Louis. The event will be carried live on KMOX Radio and for the first time in the history of the event will air on tape delay on Charter Cable.
The event begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and the program at 8 p.m. Admission is $125. This event always sells out and open reservations are becoming limited. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations. Or you can sign up online. Click here to enter the member login area.

Rates are as follows:
Room Type                        Rate
Queen/King                       $90
Queen/Queen (two beds) $90
Suite                                 $105
Family Suite                      $150

To reserve a guest room, contact Toni Atchison at 314-539-4443.