Monday, Dec. 28, 2009
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Celebrate New Year's Eve at the MAC
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Catch Soccer's Rising Stars
 The Missouri Athletic Club is home to the top individual soccer honor in the United States. On Friday, Jan. 8, find out who will be recognized as soccer’s next rising young star at the MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet. The MAC has been home to college soccer’s version of the Heisman trophy since 1986. The prestigious crystal soccer ball trophy has been presented to some of the biggest names in American soccer. Past winners include Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Claudio Reyna and Alexi Lalas. This year’s finalists were announced earlier in December. The men’s finalists are Andre Akpan from Harvard, Corben Bone from Wake Forest and Teal Bunbury from Akron. Lauren Cheney from UCLA, Tobin Heath from North Carolina and Kelley O'Hara from Stanford are this women’s finalists. Make plans now to be a part of this celebration of soccer. The event is always a sellout, so make reservations now before you get shutout. |
Event Details
Friday, Jan. 8
5:45 p.m.- Press Conference (Cocktails)
7 p.m.- Dinner
8 p.m.- Program
MAC Downtown
$60, inclusive
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
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The Greatest St. Louis Has to Offer
 Join members of the Charitable Society for Children as well as contributors to the annual donation at an evening to highlight how your Club gives back to the local community. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the Charitable Society for Children will host “The Greatest St. Louis has to Offer” event at the Downtown Clubhouse. Charlie Brennan from KMOX will serve as the event's emcee. Richard LoRusso of LoRusso’s Cucina and Kim Tucci from the Pasta House will be doing a cooking demonstration with recipes that you can take home. Plus learn all about the “Story of Cannolis.” In addition to the special demonstration, checks will be given to the 2009 charities supported by the MAC: Angels’ Arms, CHADS and Lift for Life. The CSC will also announce the 2010 charities that the CWC will be supporting. Raffle prizes will be given throughout the evening. All MAC members and their guests are welcome to attend. Bring a non-member friend to show them the wonderful things the Club is doing for the community. |
Event Details
Wednesday, Jan. 13
6:30 p.m.- Cocktails (cash bar)
7 p.m.- Dinner and Special Program
MAC Downtown
$70 per person inclusive
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Click here for online registration. |
Only 3 Days Remain...
 Your chance to sponsor a new member at no initiation fee is about to run out. Only three days remain to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity. Check someone off your gift list this year by gifting them a membership to the Club at no initiation fee; it is the gift that keeps on giving. By gifting your Platinum Certificate to a family member, friend or business associate, you are giving a gift that is up to $1,000 in value. If you have been procrastinating, now is the time to act. The program will end on Dec. 31. Beginning Jan. 1, the initiation fee will go into effect. 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 (3140539-4408) in the membership office.
Click here for more details.
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Schlafly Beer Tasting
 Enjoy several local brews at the Schlafly Beer Tasting at the Downtown Clubhouse on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Tom Schlafly will be on hand to discuss his book, “A New Religion in Mecca, Memoir of a Renegade Brewery in St. Louis.” The book is about Schlafly’s unlikely and successful venture into the beer business and business in general. His presentation will focus on his book, but will also cover updates in the industry since the book was written as well as beer in St. Louis post Anheuser-Busch InBev. Several beers will be available to taste and hors d’oeuvres will be served. |
Event Details
Wednesday, Jan. 27
5:30-7 p.m.
MAC Downtown- Art Lounge
$25, per person, inclusive (beer tasting, presentation, copy of Schlafly's book, hors d'oeuvres and parking)
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Click here for online registration. |
Free Youth Beginner Swim Clinic
 The MAC will host a free youth beginner’s swim clinic for children ages 5 and up. The free six-week clinic is designed to teach beginning swimmers the basics in the pool. Swimmers will become comfortable in the water and learn floating and breathing techniques. The clinic will work on getting swimmers to place their heads under water and alleviate any fears of water. The emphasis is not on times or strokes. Classes will be held at the Downtown Clubhouse on Sundays, from 2-3 p.m. The six-week session starts Jan. 10, and concludes Feb. 14. The clinic is free, but space is limited. Call Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 to reserve a spot today. |
January Dining Specials
 During the month of January the Jack Buck Grille is featuring a Prime Rib Special. The special will be held Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays beginning Jan. 7, through Jan. 30. The special offers 2 for $40, which includes your prime rib entrée and all of the fixings. Fixings include: salad, prime rib entrée, twice baked potatoes, vegetable and dessert. What a terrific value! If you have not been Downtown recently, hop on the newly completed Highway 40 and cruise down to the Club. For reservations in the Grille, call 314-539-4447. |
Advanced Bridge Lessons
 Gain an edge in your bridge game with Advanced Bridge Lessons at MAC West. Experienced bridge players will benefit from this session of lessons taught by Linda Powers. The class will review bidding and defense with each hand. The format of the classes will consist of prepared hands as well as shuffle, deal and play. Come give the class a try and discover another fascinating part of the game of bridge. |
Lesson Details
Mondays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1
7-9 p.m.
MAC West
$120, per person, inclusive
Call 314-539-4402 for reservations. |
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Wednesday, Dec. 30 & Jan. 6
Downtown, St. Louis 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, Jan. 5
Lieutenant Colonel Rob Wunderlich, Pilot, U.S. Air Force, Illinois Air National Guard, 126th Air Refueling Wing at
Scott Air Force Base, will speak about flying careers.
6:30 p.m.
MAC West
RSVP to Katie at 314-539-4402.
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After School Youth Programs All after school youth programs are cancelled until after the New Year. Check the MAC Youth Programs web page for updates.