March Cherry Diamond
Spring is finally upon us. There are so many activities and events to look forward to in the coming months at your Club. On March 1, the quest for supremacy will get underway, and the battle for number one will be on! Many of the Club’s sports disciplines will compete in the MAC Athletic Challenge to recruit new members to the MAC. If you participate in squash, basketball, tennis, racquetball, handball, golf or aquatics/swim team, show your support for your team. See page 9 for more details… As the temperatures continue to warm, golf season is just around the corner. Being a member of the MAC allows you to play at four top local courses with reduced rates and special privileges. Get ready to tee off by checking out page 17 for details… Get the whole family together to celebrate Easter at the MAC. The Easter Bunny will be visiting the Club twice this year. He will be at MAC West on Saturday, March 27, for breakfast, and Downtown on Sunday, April 4, for Easter Brunch. Don’t forget your camera to capture the great memories when your kids visit with him… One of the Club’s greatest and longest standing traditions is just around the corner. On May 6, experience MAC democracy in action at the Club’s Board of Governors Election. You have to attend Election Day Downtown to fully appreciate the process. As members walk through the famed voting gauntlet, Board candidates shake hands and plead for votes. If you need a little extra push to attend, the Club will serve a delicious free dinner. There is also a great attendance prize. One lucky member will win free dues for a year! See the complete election schedule on page 4. Stay up-to-date on everything else happening at your Club in March by checking out the Cherry Diamond.

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Battle of the Board on Friday

Don’t miss the fourth annual MAC Charitable Society for Children Tennis Exhibition this 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.

Single Malt Whisky Society Tasting
An Evening with Johnnie Walker

Meet the Master of Whisky and sample several varietals at the Single Malt Whisky Society Evening with Johnnie Walker on Tuesday, March 9. Robert Sickler, Master of Whisky, will be the featured guest. As a Master 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 a tasting of all five Johnnie Walker single malts and blends, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, the change to purchase whisky and garage parking. For reservations, call 314-539-4470. Applications will be available for those interested in becoming members of the Single Malt Whisky Society.

MAC Boxing Championships

There are still several open reservations for the 5th Annual MAC Boxing Championships this Thursday, Feb. 25. Call to reserve your spot now as this event is close to a sell out. Boxing has a long standing tradition at the Club. In recent years, the popularity of the sport has resurged. Fight fans fill the Missouri Room each February to catch the exciting action. This year’s bouts will not disappoint. Top amateur boxers from around the area will square off in bouts in various weight divisions. Hungry fight fans will feast on a delicious steak dinner and enjoy complimentary cigars. Make your reservations now before you are knocked out.

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.

Continuing Professional Education Workshop

The Missouri Athletic Club will debut the inaugural Continuing Professional Education Workshop on Tuesday, March 30. The event is free and will be limited to the first 100 participants who register. The workshop is open to MAC members and their guests.
This informative program offers a valuable educational opportunity for lawyers and accountants, with the chance to earn four hours CPE approved for Illinois and Missouri, four hours CLE in Illinois and Missouri, and four hours of CE for Insurance and Financial Professionals. All topics are CPE and CLE approved. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

Easter at the MAC
The Easter Bunny will be hopping by the MAC two times this year. Don’t miss your opportunity to visit with him at MAC West or Downtown. Both Clubhouses will be serving up a delicious brunch spread. On Saturday, March 27, head to MAC West for Breakfast with the Bunny. Kids will have the opportunity to visit the Easter Bunny and do several arts and crafts projects. If you can’t make it to West, catch the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 4, at Easter Brunch Downtown where there will be a petting zoo. Reservations can be made by calling 314-539-4490 for MAC West or 314-539-4470 for Downtown.

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