Christopher Lawhorn Elected Next President of the MAC
Four Other Officers Named
Christopher J. Lawhorn has been elected the 95th president of the Missouri Athletic Club. The Club’s 15-member Board of Governors elected Lawhorn and the other senior officers on Thursday, March 4. All will begin a one-year term of office in May.

Lawhorn, 39, is a partner at Bryan Cave LLP. He joined the MAC in 2001. Lawhorn has served on the Athletic and Membership Committees. He has also served as Chairman for Club events including the Tour de MAC and the Boxing Championships. Lawhorn and his wife Tracy have three children, Abigail, Paige and Gavin.

Elected first vice-president was Edward A. Gilkerson; elected second vice-president was James McMullin; elected secretary was Richard L. Nix and treasurer was L. Wayne McCollum.

Lawhorn will succeed Patrick J. McCarthy as president and take office on May 20.

Good Friday Trout Fishing
Get ready for a good time on Good Friday. The Rod and Gun Club is hosting a trout fishing outing at Maramec Spring Park on Friday, April 2. The day will begin at 5 a.m. when the group will meet to head to St. James. The meeting location will be at the commuter lot across from QuickTrip at Highway 44 and 109. Please arrive by 4:45 a.m. to load cars. The whistle will go off at 7 a.m. to begin fishing. The group will fish for a few hours, catch the limit and then tour the fish hatcheries and other sites around the park. Departure back to MAC West will be at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. and costs $16, inclusive. Chef Unger will prepare the fish. Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.

Continuing Professional Education Workshop

The MAC is offering a free valuable educational opportunity for lawyers and accountants. On Tuesday, March 30, the Downtown Clubhouse will host the Continuing Professional Education Workshop. Attendees will have the opportunity 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. You will not only listen to an informative educational component, but you will also have valuable networking opportunities. The workshop is free and will be limited to the first 100 participants who register. All members and their guests are welcome to attend. All topics are CPE and CLE approved. Come to the Club early for a delicious lunch before the seminar. The Sportsman’s lunch buffet is still only $9.95. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

Celebrate 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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Apollos Spring Concert

The Apollos will take the stage on Friday, April 30, for their annual Spring concert. They will be backed by a 10-piece band. After the performance, the band will play for another two hours for dancing on the ballroom floor in the Missouri Room. This show will cap the 25 years that Music Director Greg Schweizer has led the men’s chorus. The musical selections in the show are some of the best work of the Apollos under his leadership. Familiar favorites on the program include: Moon River, Yesterday, Lullaby of Broadway, Tennessee Waltz, You’ve Got a Friend in Me, True Love, Blazing Saddles, It Don’t Mean a Thing (if it Ain’t Got that Swing), Bridge Over Troubled Water, What I Did for Love and many more. The show concludes with the classic big band sound of Sing, Sing, Sing. Reservations can be made through Stephanie in Catering at 314-539-4470.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame
The Cardinals take the field for opening day on Monday, April 12. Make the MAC your pre-game destination before every Cardinals home game. Not only does the Club offer shuttle service to most games, there are dining specials, guest rooms and plenty of gear to show your spirit. The MAC offers a one-way only shuttle to most home games, excluding Sundays. The shuttle will leave 35 and 15 minutes before scheduled game times. So for a 12:10 p.m. game, the bus will leave at 11:35 a.m. and 11:55 a.m. The bus will load in front of the Club. Some games will not have bus service due to members chartering the bus. The Front Desk and Jack Buck Grille will be notified when the bus is not available. On opening day, the Sportsman’s Club will offer extended hours so you can grab a bite to eat and a few drinks before the game. The lunch buffet is being offered for only $9.95 ($15.95 value). Reservations can be made by calling 314-539-4487. You can make an evening affair of going to a game by getting an overnight guest room. Stay downtown after a game, or stay the night before an afternoon game to avoid traffic and parking issues. Go Cards!

Lent Dining
If you will be forgoing meat during the Lenten season, the MAC has several delicious meal options for you. Downtown, the Jack Buck Grille will feature a lent seafood special each evening. There is also a fish option each day on the Sportsman’s Club buffet for lunch. The West Clubhouse is hosting a special Friday night buffet just for you every Friday during Lent. Bring the whole family to West to spend quality time together while enjoying a delicious meal. 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.