Monday, March 9, 2009

Patrick McCarthy Elected Next President of the MAC
Four Other Officers Named
Patrick J. McCarthy has been elected the 94th president of the Missouri Athletic Club. The Club’s 15-member Board of Governors elected McCarthy and the other senior officers on Thursday, March 5. All will begin a one-year term of office in May.

McCarthy, 55, is Senior Agent-in-Charge for Special Services. He is a third generation MAC member who joined the Club in 1980. McCarthy and his wife Susan have two children, Kathleen and Daniel.
McCarthy has served on the MAC Inspection and Policing and Athletic Committees. He has been active with the MAC Toastmasters, the Apollos and the LB Table. McCarthy recently served as the House Committee Chairman.

Elected first vice-president was Larry D. Hale; elected second vice-president was Bert M. Linton; elected secretary was Tony Daws and treasurer was William B. Winkeler.

McCarthy will succeed Philip “Flip” Schwarz as president and take office on May 21.

Last Chance for Trivia
There is still time to reserve a table for the MAC Trivia Night on Friday, March 13, at the Downtown Clubhouse. Put your knowledge to the test at this general trivia night sponsored by the Associates. Frank Cusumano will be the emcee for the evening. The price to attend is $30, which includes beer, wine, soda, prizes and parking. A silent auction will also be held with great packages to bid on. All proceeds will benefit Loyola Academy, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the MAC Preservation Foundation. Trivia Night begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be set up with tables of ten. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations. Or you can sign up online. Click here to enter the member login area.

Easter Eggstravaganza
Everyone’s favorite furry friend, the Easter Bunny, will be visiting the MAC two times in April. The Bunny’s first stop will be at MAC West for Family Night on Friday, April 3. All of your traditional Family Night Buffet favorites will be served. Children will have the chance to visit with the Easter Bunny and have a photo taken. Candy will be handed out to kids following the visit and egg-shaped cookies will be set out to decorate with pastel icings and other sweet treats. Seatings are at 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. The price to attend is $22.95, plus gratuity for adults and $10.95, plus gratuity for children age 3-12. Children under three are free. Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.

If brunch is more your thing, the Easter Bunny will be stopping Downtown on Sunday, April 12.  A delicious spread featuring a dizzying array of desserts will be served for all. Kids can visit the Easter Bunny and watch movies and cartoons on a big screen. A petting zoo will be set up in the lobby with lots of furry friends. Kent Miller photography will also be on hand to snap a family photo. Easter Brunch typically sells out, so make your reservations early. The price is $29.95, plus gratuity for adults and $13.95, plus gratuity for children under 12. Children 3 and under are free. The petting zoo will open at 9 a.m. Seating times are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Missouri Room and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Crystal Room. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations. Or you can sign up online. Click here to enter the member login area.

Spring Break Sports Camp
If an out of town trip isn’t in your plans for spring break, your family can still feel like it is getting a break from school at MAC West’s Spring Break Sports Camp. Your kids will be psyched to spend the day playing sports and making new friends, while you will get the chance to take some time for yourself for errands and relaxing. You won’t have to spend the week listening to your kids complaining that they are bored. The camp is similar to the holiday and summer sports camps. Participants will play tennis, racquetball, soccer, basketball, games and more. The dates are March 13, March 16-20, and March 23-27. The cost is $25, per half day or $50 per day, per child. The full day camp includes lunch. Participants must sign up per day. For more information, contact Eric Saxton at 314-539-4468. To register, click here.

Lent Buffet
Planning Friday night meals during Lent can be tough. Save yourself the headache of buying, preparing and serving a meat-free meal by heading to MAC West on Friday nights for the Lent Buffets. Each Friday during Lent the West Clubhouse will offer a scrumptious spread of lent-friendly items. The buffet will feature seafood chowder, various soups, Missouri trout almandine, fried Atlantic cod, popcorn shrimp, baked spaghetti and much more. The cost to attend is $18 for adults and $10 for children. For reservations, call 314-539-4441.