Missouri Athletic Club Connections

There are a lot of exciting things happening in the Membership Department as the Club approaches 2,600 memberships. Get updated on policy change topics including the Platinum Partner Membership Category and how the Club is using DocuSign. Click here to watch. Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching l...

Dive into the world of early Olympic swimming with Michael Loynd, the author of “The Watermen” and discover the impact of the MAC on the aquatic arena in the latest MAC Connections Podcast. #MACConnections #olympics #onlyattheMAC Watch Here Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generation...

Hear from MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet Co-Chairman Greg Beekman about the history of the MAC Hermann Trophy. Then, for the first time, the 2023 MAC Hermann Trophy finalists stopped by the Club’s podcast studio ahead of the ceremony on Friday, Jan. 5. There, Alexi Lalas recorded an episode of his podcast, State of the Union. He interviewed each finalist, Florida State head coach Brian Pensky, Clemson...

Unwrap the magic of the holidays with festive events at the Missouri Athletic Club. Hear about all the cheer Santa and Mrs. Claus will be spreading across the Club this Christmas season. Watch here: https://youtu.be/w22qKviO57Q Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.

After a year-long initiative led by the MAC Sports Foundation, renovations to the gymnasium and building entrances at the Youth & Family Center (YFC) are complete! The finished project was marked on Wednesday, Oct. 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with those involved in attendance. The YFC welcomes neighbors of all ages and provides programs and resources to grow healthy families and build a...

As we celebrate the Missouri Athletic Club's 120th Anniversary, hear from the Membership Department as they share a few fun facts about our historic Club. Watch here: https://youtu.be/tro6GPb6_wc And join us as we honor the Club's official birthday, September 13th, with a full Spirit Week running from September 11th through the 15th.  Monday: 120-themed backdrops at both Clubhouses, rare...

August is Foundations' Month at the Missouri Athletic Club! Our Charitable Society for Children is one of the beneficiaries. This year, the money the CSC raises will be divided between the following organizations: Foster Together , North Side Community School , and The Soulard School . Hear from the leaders of these organizations about how your contributions are vital to their everyday operat...

As we celebrate the Missouri Athletic Club's 120th Anniversary, hear from the Membership Department as they break down our historic Club by the numbers. Watch here: https://youtu.be/teMqbCRUTKc And join us as we honor the Club's official birthday, September 13th, with a full Spirit Week running from September 11th through the 15th.  Monday: 120-themed backdrops at both Clubhouses, rare a...

Travel back to 1903, just a month before the Club's grand opening, where a precious gem now famously known as the Cherry Diamond was yet to be known by that name! Uncover the captivating history of our Club's publication as we hear from Mr. Chris Pickel, sharing his cherished memories of working for the MAC. We also take a deep dive into the remarkable decades-long career of his father,...

Wedding days are just one of the special memories families make at the MAC. Multiple couples and the MAC’s Catering Department spoke on the Missouri Athletic Club Connections podcast about planning and then enjoying their big day. 00:00 Catering Team 13:43 The Sullivans 19:20 The Wehmers 28:47 The Burnses 39:45 The Merlos Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in S...

The MAC is a great place to be a Member because of the exceptional people that make up the Club. The Membership Department has created the Exceptional Member Guide as a way to help remind all Members, new and old, about some house rules, guidelines for Club usage and more. The resource highlights 10 reminders about being an exceptional Member and each new Member is given a copy. This tool is also...

West Fitness Manager Paul Helfrich shares some great summer fitness tips as we celebrate the Missouri Athletic Club's 120th anniversary. The Club has a long history of fitness and athletics of course! Paul shared insight on how to stay on top of your fitness goals while still enjoying those summer BBQs as well as some history on how fitness has changed over the years.  Watch the full podcast...

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) and the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) partnered to host the College Basketball Awards dinner on Wednesday, April 12 at the MAC's downtown location in St. Louis. Monica Ryan, MAC Communications Strategist, spoke with the USBWA award recipients in attendance as well as basketball Hall of Famer and 3x Oscar Robertson Trophy award-winner Bill Walton...

The Missouri Athletic Club's Charitable Society for Children has been giving back to the community for the past 20 years. They have impacted more than 50 charities and donated over $450,000. Co-Chairs of the CSC, Past Governor Nat Walsh and Jarid King, spoke with Membership Development Executive Kara Kelpe about this year's three charities and the upcoming Meet the Charities Night at 6:3...

Missouri Athletic Club elections have been lively affairs for over a century. This longstanding tradition continues today. As we highlight the Club's history during its 120th anniversary, Past Governor Peter Dunne shares his expertise on MAC elections with Membership Director Rodney Stoyer. CLUB ELECTION CALENDAR April 4: Announcement of 2023 Board of Governor Candidates - Watch for candidate...

In honor of the Missouri Athletic Club's 120th Anniversary and March being Women's History Month, we're looking back at the history of women at the Club. Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations. Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private cl...

As the Missouri Athletic Club celebrates its 120th anniversary this year, Mr. Don Nies is celebrating his 75th year as a Club Member. Don joined the Club on Feb. 26, 1948. He is only the second MAC Member to reach a 75th Club anniversary. Don reflects on his lifetime of experiences at the Club. Click here to watch this podcast on YouTube. Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost...

Native St. Louisan, MLS legend and Apple TV broadcaster Taylor Twellman spoke about his career, his foundation and what it means for St. Louis to have an MLS team, all ahead of hosting The MAC Speaker Series presentation : A Celebration of St. Louis Soccer . The podcast starts with Twellman in the MAC studio, then it goes right into the full event. The presentation on Friday, Feb. 17 was filled wi...

Welcome to Missouri Athletic Club Connections, a podcast highlighting the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations. Ahead of The MAC Speaker Series presentation of A Celebration of St. Louis Soccer on Friday, Feb. 17, hear Dennis Moore, St. Louis CITY SC's Chief Revenue Officer, discuss St. Louis: The Soccer City. CITY SC&a...

Hi, welcome to Missouri Athletic Club Connections, a podcast highlighting the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations. Today we will be discussing Connecting St. Louis and Sports with Martin Kilcoyne . Martin is the Sports Director at FOX-2. The title of this podcast is Club Connections. Martin, what’s your connection to the Cl...

Hi, welcome to Missouri Athletic Club Connections, a podcast highlighting Missouri’s only premier athletic club. The MAC is recognized as the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations. At the Club, we create extraordinary experiences in all aspects of club life in the spirit of excellence, service, and tradition. Today we will be...

Today we will be discussing The MAC: Where Women Belong with Governor Jodi Petersen and Past Governor Judith Hanses .  The title of this podcast is Club Connections. Governor Petersen and Past Governor Hanses, what’s your connection to the Club? How has the Club provided leadership opportunities for the two of you? You mentioned WIG, can you give us the background of the group? How have the goals...

Hi, welcome to Missouri Athletic Club Connections, a podcast highlighting Missouri’s only premier athletic club. The MAC is recognized as the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations. At the Club, we create extraordinary experiences in all aspects of club life in the spirit of excellence, service, and tradition. Today we will be...

Hi, welcome to Missouri Athletic Club Connections, a podcast highlighting Missouri’s only premier athletic club. The MAC is recognized as the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations. At the Club, we create extraordinary experiences in all aspects of club life in the spirit of excellence, service, and tradition. Today we will be...

The Missouri Athletic Club honors the best of college basketball through exclusive interviews at the USBWA College Basketball Awards. Podcast guests include Jabari Smith (Wayman Tisdale Award Winner), Aliyah Boston (Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Winner), Aneesah Morrow (Tamika Catchings Award Winner), Tommy Lloyd (Henry Ida Award Winner), Barry Hinson (featured guest) and Aaron Pawlitz (College Basket...