Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
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Vote Now for the Sports Personality of the Year
 Just 12 days remain to get your vote in for the 2009 Sports Personality of the Year. This year’s candidates include Mike Anderson, Ryan Franklin, TJ Oshie, Keith Tkachuk and Adam Wainwright. The award annually honors the top local sports figure. Jack Buck helped to establish this award in 1970. Vote now for the Sports Personality of the Year by clicking here. Ballots were also delivered in your recent statement and can be mailed in. All ballots must be received by Friday, Oct. 30. On Thursday, Dec. 17, the winner will be honored at a dinner banquet along with several other distinguished members of the St. Louis sports community. This popular event sells out quickly, so make your reservations as soon as possible. Reservations can be made by calling 314-539-4470.
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Trunk-R-Treat at MAC West
 If you haven’t already figured out what you are dressing up as for Halloween you have just 1 week left. Come to MAC West on Sunday, Oct. 25, in your spookiest and silliest costumes for the fourth annual MAC Trunk-R-Treat. The frightening fall festival will be held from 4-7 p.m. Round up your little goblins and ghouls and head out to West for a haunting afternoon of fun. Games including the eyeball relay race and ring around the witch’s hat will be played. Show off your talent in the pumpkin carving contest. Bring in a pre-carved pumpkin, and the winning family gets their dinner free. Don’t forget to decorate the trunk of your car because ghosts will be floating from car to car looking for treats. You won’t want to be found without some. Prizes will be given for the best decorated car. For reservations, please call 314-539-4490. Enjoy a delicious dinner, drinks and entertainment by DJ Joe. The cost is $12 for adults and $8 for children under age 12. Children under 3 are free. Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area. |
Apollos Swing the Blues
 Envision yourself in an old nightclub in the heart of New Orleans. There is a vocalist singing the blues while a band accompanies with soulful tunes. The Apollos will transform the Missouri Room into a similar setting at their fall show, “Swing the Blues.” on Friday, Nov. 20. The show is filled with many solo and chorus numbers that tell of loves found and lost. A 5-piece band will feature a wailing sax and a set of drums. Songs will include: Birth of the Blues, St. Louis Blues, Blues in the Night, Aint Misbehavin’ Red Roses for a Blue Lady, Am I Blue, Blue Skies, One for My Baby, Cotton Fields Back Home, Blue Moon, When the Saints Go Marching In, and more! Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The show will begin at 8:15 p.m. The cost to attend is $29.95 plus gratuity. Get a table together and make your reservation today by calling 314-539-4470.Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area.
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Veterans Day Commemoration
 Salute war heroes at an MAC celebration for past and present American veterans. The 2009 Veterans Day Commemoration will be on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Downtown Clubhouse. This year’s featured speaker will be Major General Gregg F. Martin. General Martin has been the Commanding General at the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center and Fort Leonard Wood since 2008. General Martin will speak following a delicious lunch and musical entertainment. The day will begin with military exhibits and a cash bar at 11:15 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by the program at 12:30 p.m. The price to attend is $25 inclusive per person. Military uniforms or service dress for servicemen is appropriate and a jacket and tie for civilians. Make your reservation by calling 314-539-4470. Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area.
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Rod and Gun Club Upcoming Event
 The Rod and Gun Club is hosting the first annual sporting clays event on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the St. Louis Trap and Skeet Club in Pacific. Expert instruction will be available. There will be a gun show with gun fittings. You may bring your own gun or use one provided at the event. The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start, rain or shine. The cost is $60 per person, which includes 1 round of sporting clays, lunch and an MAC hat. The price does not include shells, which can be brought or purchased at the Club. There is a $20 cancellation fee per person if reservations are cancelled after Thursday, Oct. 22. This event is open to members and guests. Please RSVP to Cathy at 314-994-6414 or email John McCadden III at johnmccadde1@thenautilusgroup.com. |
Rams Buffet
 The Rams will go up against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Oct. 25. Fill up on a delicious pre-game buffet and get in game mode at the MAC. Not only will you feast on scrumptious buffet items, but you will be a short walk to the Edwards Jones Dome for the game. The price is only $23.50 per person. For reservations, call 314-539-4470. Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area. |
Time is Running Out...
 There are just over 60 days remaining to sponsor a new member to join at no initiation fee! The Platinum Club certificate offers up to a $1,000 value. You have read about the MAC Platinum certificate program over the past year. More than 300 members have sponsored a friend, family member or business associate. If you have been procrastinating, now is the time to act. The clock is ticking. The program will end Dec. 31, 2009. Beginning Jan. 1, the initiation fee will go into effect. Being able to personally offer one family member, friend or business associate the opportunity to join the MAC with no initiation fee is a terrific value to you and the certificate recipient, but above all, it is good for the vitality of the Club. Sponsoring a new member is easy. Simply provide the Membership Department with a name and contact info. They will take it from there. Contact Patti Cundiff, Downtown (314-539-4429) or Julie Kueper, West (314-539-4408) in the membership office.
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Fall Ballroom Dance Lessons
 With holiday parties just on the horizon, start perfecting your dance moves. A new session of ballroom dance lessons at the Downtown Clubhouse will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The four-week session is held from 7 to 9:25 p.m. each Tuesday through Nov. 17. The price is $40, inclusive per person for Dance Club members and $45, inclusive per person for non-Dance Club members. The lessons will be taught by professional instructor Lucy Fitzgerald. Guests are welcome to attend. Call Katie at 314-539-4402 for reservations. Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area. |
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Events
The MAC is offering basketball fans the opportunity to talk hoops with a coaching legend. Majerus will preview the upcoming Billikens season and answer questions from fans.
11 a.m.- Registration
11:30 a.m.- Lunch
12:15 p.m.- Program
$30 inclusive
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Alan Unruh from Stacole Imports will be on hand to discuss French wines and wine regions.
6:30 p.m.
Downtown- Art Lounge
$20 per person
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Mix and Mingle with the Associates.
5:30-8 p.m.
Downtown- Sportsman's Club
Drink specials available.
Adults and kids alike should wear their scariest and goofiest costumes to this family event. Families can pass out candy from the trunk of their cars while kids "Trunk-R-Treat."
4-7 p.m.
MAC West
Adults- $12
Children under 12- $8
Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.
The MAC has planned a special day to recognize member who have served our country.
11:15 a.m.- Social and viewing of military exhibits
Noon-program
$25, inclusive
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
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Clubs
within the Club Meetings
Wednesday, Oct. 21 & Oct. 28
Downtown, Eads Room
Established in 1924, Toastmasters® is a time-tested program that improves
public speaking skills. Within weeks of joining, members walk with more
confidence and win respect from colleagues and employees. MAC Toastmasters®
can help you undergo this miraculous transformation for yourself.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Downtown
Tuesday, Oct. 27
11:45 a.m.
Downtown
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Join the Bridge Club for Bridge Night. Bring a player if possible. Come for dinner in the Stan Musial Grille at 5 p.m. followed by cards.
6:30 p.m.
West Wing, Banquet/Card Room
For reservations, please call
Katie at 314-539-4402.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
November's speaker will be Colonel Craig O'Mara, Commerative Air Force - Missouri Wing, who is scheduled to give a presentation on the CAF, and the Missouri Wing. The event is open to all MAC Members and Guests.
6 p.m.- Cocktails
6:30 p.m.- Dinner
MAC West
The Lunch and Tour group have several fun upcoming outings that all are welcome to attend. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the ladies will go to Pi restaurant in the Loop to try the President Obama Pizza. There will be a tour of the Craft Alliance afterwards, which is showing “Elements: The Art of Textile Collage.” Dessert will be at Fitz’s. The group will meet at MAC West at 11 a.m. to carpool. You may also meet at the Restaurant. On Thursday, Nov. 12, travel to St. Charles and enjoy lunch at “Tony’s On Main Street” and shopping. Carpool from MAC West at 9:30 a.m. and leave St. Charles by 2:30 p.m. Please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 2. RSVP to Marie Salter (314-567-5976, pphred@swbell.net), Eileen Hulsey (314-966-8834, emhulsey@swbell.net) or Mary Lou Lenkman (314-849-2056, mlmlenk@earthlink.net).
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Fencing Exhibition and Clinic
Coach Hassan is hosting a free fencing exhibition at MAC West on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2:30 p.m. If you have never seen a fencing match or are interested in giving the sport a try, the exhibition is the perfect chance to see what it is all about. Coach Hassan will also be offering a 6-week fencing clinic at West beginning on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. The cost for the clinic is $120 per person for members and $160 for non-members. All fencing equipment will be provided. For more information, call Coach Hassan at 314-494-0697, or email him at hossam.hassan@sbcglobal.net.
Hard-Body Yoga Due to the popular demand of Hard-Body Yoga an additional evening will be offered on Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m. beginning Nov. 4. The class is also taught on Mondays at 5:45 p.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse.
Hard-Body Yoga is unlike your typical yoga class. If you want to develop a strong, lean, flexible body without spending hours in the gym every day, this is your solution! All you need is your body, an open mind and a yoga mat, and you'll discover what strong healthy bodies are made of!
No reservations are necessary. For more information, call Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434.
Book your Holiday Party Now Don't wait until the last minute to book your holiday party. Reserve a room now to host your office or group gathering at the MAC. To reserve banquet space or to make reservations for the Jack Buck Grille or Rendezvous room, call 314-539-4470. For MAC West, call 314-539-4490.
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