The annual Membership Appreciation Event, Rendezvous on the Roof, takes place on Wednesday, July 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This year's event will be in Clayton on the rooftop at 190 Carondelet. Connect with fellow BAMSL members and unwind in style while enjoying networking, appetizers, and drinks. Free for all BAMSL members. This event is for Members and Sponsors Only.

By Marshall Hier and John C. Rasp

In 1941, St. Louis attorney Luther Ely Smith received the prestigious St. Louis Award, presented annually to the resident of Metropolitan St. Lou­is, who during the preceding year has contributed the most outstanding service for its development ... or (who) shall have performed such service as to bring the greatest honor to the community. 

Smith projected a bookish appearance, with wire rim glasses, conser­vative dress and an almost painfully shy, retiring demeanor. Beneath such a deceptively placid facade, however, Smith was a passionate, indefatigable champion of the many causes that he embraced.