Membership Athletic Challenge
The quest for supremacy is underway, and the battle to be number one is on! From the swim team of summer to the hoops craze of March Madness, the Missouri Athletic Club proudly invites you to participate in a friendly competition to see which sports discipline (basketball, squash, tennis, racquetball, handball, aquatics/swim team, golf) is number one. From March 1, through June 30, the sports disciplines with the most points will have bragging rights and a trophy placed in the trophy case in the Sportsman’s Club. Points are earned by getting a membership lead or application. A lead is an individual recommended for membership by a current member. Lead cards are provided for ease of execution and will be available at the Front Desk Downtown and in the Pro Shop at West. Leads will be tracked by the membership staff and aligned with the member that has provided the lead. Leads are worth 10 points. You can receive 100 points by bringing in a prospective member application. Points will be awarded when the Membership Department receives the application, and the membership is approved by the Board of Governors. Help make your sports discipline number one. For more information, contact Patti Cundiff at 314-539-4429, or Julie Kueper at 314-539-4408.

Single Malt Whisky Society Tasting

Meet the Master of Whisky and sample several varietals at the Single Malt Whisky Society Tasting on Tuesday, March 9. Robert Sickler, Master of Whisky, will be the featured guest. As a Masters of Whisky, Robert has completed in-depth training courses before relieving his official certification. He was trained by experts at many of Scotland’s best known distilleries. This is Robert’s fifth year as a Master of Whisky. The evening will include tasting of several types of scotch, delicious hors d’oeuvres, the presentation by Robert Sickler, door prizes and parking. For reservations, call 314-539-4470. Applications will be available for those interested in becoming members of the Single Malt Whisky Society.

Good Fellowship Day

This Saturday, Feb. 20, will celebrate a tradition at the Club that began in the 1930s. For over 70 years, members of the Club have been gathering one day a year to celebrate camaraderie, eat free food and enjoy cold beer at Good Fellowship Day. The Athletic Department will open at 7 a.m. and athletic events and complimentary fitness classes begin at 9 a.m. Members have the option of competing in friendly competitions. Appropriate events will be broken up according to age, gender and weight. Members who wish not to participate are still invited to come down and get in a good sweat before lunch. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. in the Sportsman’s Club.

Associates Trivia Night

How well do you know general trivia? Put your skills to the test at MAC Trivia Night sponsored by the Associates on Friday, March 5. Frank Cusumano will be the emcee for the event held at the Downtown Clubhouse. The price to attend is $35, which includes beer, wine, soda, prizes and parking. A limited appetizer menu will be available. A silent auction will be held throughout the evening. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

Battle of the Board

You are invited to attend the Fourth Annual MAC Charitable Society for Children Tennis Exhibition on Friday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. on courts 5 and 6 at MAC West. Bring your fellow MAC family and friends to introduce them to the MAC CSC and the 2010 charities: Friends of Kids with Cancer, Good Shepherd School for Children & Guardian Angel Settlement Association. Watch MAC Past Governor, Margaret May, and Tim Van Rhein battle Board Member, Jim McMullin, and his wife, Mina, for the benefit of the 2010 charities; each of which will be represented with information about their services. This will be followed by Gregg Hammann, the Club Singles and Co-Doubles Champ, and Rich Striler, Co-Doubles Champ, playing two Club pros, Scott Stutz and Mac McDonald. Contributions for the charities will be accepted. Drinks will be available on the courts and snacks available at the Stan Musial Bar.

Erin Bode is Back!

Local jazz star and Club favorite Erin Bode will be back in the Jack Buck Grille on Friday, March 26, for another fantastic performance. The special evening will feature a delicious 3-course dinner, extensive wine list and top-of-the-line entertainment. The Erin Bode Group has performed at famous venues in New York, Washington D.C. and Italy. Enjoy an evening of delicious dining and soulful jazz. Make your reservations now as Erin Bode typically sells out.

Help the MAC Swim to Success
The Club needs your help to compete in the 2010 NACAD Great Lakes Swim. Clubs from around the country are competing to see which Club’s members can swim the most yards. The competition will end Sunday, Feb. 28. Only Club members may participate. Help show the country that your Club is the best! All swimmers should record their daily yards at the Athletic Desk. If you have any questions, contact Jeff Tuhro at 314-539-4485 or the fitness desk at 314-539-4482. All members are encouraged to participate.