February Lifestyle 2021 by membership-bcc1898

Membership Magazine February 2021

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

CONTENTS 1

Martin P. Brunk, President Thomas E. Carroll, Vice President Elizabeth R. Sieck, Secretary Hugh W. Mohler, Jr., Treasurer Mason M. Champion Raymond C. Daue, Jr. Joseph C. Huddle Edward M. Joffe, Jr. Gregory E. Johnston Paul D. McKinnell Leslie C. Rose S. Gale Woods

Great People Make Favorite Places

2 Membership 3

À la Carte Dining

Club Events

Private Events

Fitness & Wellness

10 Golf 11 Grounds

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

12 Racquets

EVENTS CALENDAR Event location, time, and date is subject to change due to restrictions regarding COVID-19 Virtual Event •

Virtual & In-person Event •

Complimentary Event

February 4 - Wine Society: Piedmont Wines

17 - Trivia Night

13 - Hearts & Crafts

18 - Piedmont Wine Dinner

13 - Valentine's Day At-Home Kits

25 - Whiskey Women

13 - Valentine's Dinner

26 - Oyster Roast

March 4 - Wine Society: Beyond Provence

17 - Trivia Night

11 - Bardstown Bourbon Company Tasting

20 - Burgundy Wine Dinner 26 - Gentlemen's Night

April 1 - Wine Society: Spain

15 - FEW Spirit Tasting

3 - Easter Egg Hunt

18 - Pollinator Plants To-Go

4 - Easter Brunch at Roland Park

21 - Trivia Night

4 - Easter Dinner at Five Farms

24 - Canines & Cocktails

ON THE COVER Britten McGettigan, daughter of BCC members Brian and Lindsay McGettigan, at last year's Hearts & Crafts Children's Valentine's Day Party at Roland Park—February 2020

The Membership Committee welcomes comments from the BCC membership regarding any of the foregoing candidates. All communication with the Membership Committee is held in strict confidence. The current members of the Membership Committee and their contact information are as follows: Mary Briggs, Chair mary.briggs@hotmail.com | 410.241.4132 Timothy Bojanowski tim@zestsms.com | 443.465.2950 Sharon D. Credit sharoncredit@gmail.com | 410.303.6242 Jeffrey E. Gordon jeg51168@gmail.com | 443.465.1494 Marianne Huddle bednarz401@yahoo.com | 917.439. 6212 Gregory E. Johnston gregjohnston@outlook.com | 410.382.7798 John L. Tansey jtans@comcast.net | 443.904.3270 Matthew S. Thompson mthompson@lothorian.com | 410.935.9806

RECEPTION Roland Park 410.889.4400 Five Farms 410.252.6505 Hours Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm Monday 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-9:00pm

Great People Make Favorite & Safer Places BCC has created an actionable statement that helps define our philosophy known as The Simple Truth: Great People Make Favorite Places. Below is a small sample of staff members who are helping to make BCC your favorite place.

November Staff Member of the Month Annett Zimmer, Human Resources Assistant

Congratulations Annett for being named November Staff Member of the Month! She took the initiative to work from home while recovering from surgery so the Human Resources Department would not fall behind and so she could hit the ground running when she returned to the office. She also assists with multiple payroll initiatives and has uncovered internal transitional system issues. Since Human Resources is more of a behind the scenes department, Annett truly is an unsung hero and we are so grateful to have her on our team!

Leadership Award Lauren Thurston Private Events Coordinator

When COVID-19 prevented a local area hospital from holding their traditional annual employee recognition event, Lauren presented alternative options to the client. With her expertise, professionalism, and guidance she was able to help the client switch from an in-person event to a curbside pickup and virtual live stream where over 340 physicians, nurses, and health care staff were able to enjoy a hot meal and specialty beverage, while being shown appreciation for their hard work during this pandemic.

Cathy Wagner Director of Horticulture

When the Mayor announced stricter COVID-19 restrictions for Baltimore City in December, upcoming holiday events were relocated from Roland Park to Five Farms. Cathy and her team had only one day to decorate the entire Five Farms clubhouse for the holiday season! The Horticulture Team exceeded expectations with the holiday décor which in turn gave our members a sense of normalcy during this unpredictable time. Accomplishing this feat is a true testament to Cathy’s leadership and the quality of her entire team!

Simple Truth Award Dustin Heflin, Banquet Chef Lauren Laughlin, Executive Pastry Chef Sonia Trepetin, Storeroom Clerk Taylor Suehle, Purchasing & Culinary Service

(Pictured Left to Right) Dustin Heflin, Lauren Laughlin, Sonia Trepetin, and Taylor Suehle

These individuals truly embodied the Simple Truth when they worked together to create a special moment for one of our vendors. Sonia noticed that one of our delivery drivers hadn’t been to the Club in a while. After speaking with him, she learned of a recent death in his family. Sonia notified the team, and they instantly sprang into action. Dustin and the Banquet Team put together a dinner, Lauren made a chocolate cake, and the Culinary Team signed a card expressing their condolences. Sonia and Taylor presented the driver with the dinner and card when he came for his next delivery. To say the driver was overwhelmed by this gesture is an understatement! Thank you all for going above and beyond to create this special moment! 1

MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME TO THE CLUB! New member bios can be viewed on our website under Membership.

Membership Breakdown Total Members: 3,217

662 1,365 Mr. Elijah C. Laikin

Mr. Michael B. McGrain

505

214

Mr. John F. Moran IV

Mr. Martin J. Ortenzio

305

Class A (Ages 40+)

Junior (Ages 18-27)

Class B (Ages 28-39)

Minor (Ages 8-17)

Class D (Ages 75+)

Non-Resident

Class H (Ages 85+) & Class L (Ages 90+) As of December 31, 2020 Mrs. Mary Pat Ortenzio

Miss Cara Zolet

PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP The following prospective members were posted for membership in the Club at the January 12, 2021 meeting of the Membership Committee.

Proposed

Proposer

Mr. Justin Armstrong

Mr. Jack Cavanaugh

Mrs. Grace Armstrong

Mr. Jack Cavanaugh

Mr. Avi Benus

Mr. Thomas E. Carroll

Mrs. Liba Benus

Mr. Thomas E. Carroll

Mr. Charles N. Cross

Mr. Servando A. Llanio

Mr. John K. Lindsay

Mr. Robert J. Lanigan

Mrs. Lauren C. Lindsay

Mr. Robert J. Lanigan

Mr. Brian P. O’Connor

Mr. Daniel R. Redfield

Mrs. Amy C. O’Connor

Mr. Daniel R. Redfield

Mr. James G. Robertson

Mr. John C. Maroon

Mrs. Hanly Huebeck Rogers

Mr. Peter Rogers

February 2021

Curious about the breakdown of our membership categories? The average age of a BCC member is 49. The future is bright at BCC! Contact Director of Membership Casey Schell at cschell@bcc1898.com or 410.554.8004 to start the process of proposing your friends.

Help Us Preserve BCC History! For future generations and historical enthusiasts, your Archive Committee is accepting donations of any BCC archival memorabilia, souvenirs, trophies, or items with BCC historical value. We greatly appreciate your donations! If you have donations, please contact Assistant General Manager Michael Nyerges at mnyerges@bcc1898.com.

CONDOLENCES Mrs. Betty Cole Zink Mrs. Virginia P. Siems

December 20, 2020 January 2, 2021

À LA CARTE DINING

Celebrate the Day WITH THE HELP OF BCC!

What are your plans this Valentine’s Day? Coming up with the perfect Valentine’s Day plan is always a challenge, especially during a pandemic. Don’t stress—BCC is here to help you make the day extra special. ◆ Valentine’s Dinner at BCC - Saturday, February 13 Love is in the air at BCC! Reserve your spot at our annual Valentine's Dinner and enjoy a safe, socially distant, and romantic meal at your Club. RSVP via the Club Calendar. Cook a BCC Meal at Home Hors d’oeuvres, a delicious entrée, and dessert—YUM! Impress your significant other with your cooking skills or make a date of preparing dinner together. BCC has taken all the stress out of cooking by providing perfectly portioned ingredients and instructions. RSVP via the Club Calendar. Tip: Save time on cleanup! Make sure your dishwasher is empty. In between courses, give plates and silverware a light rinse and load right in the dishwasher.

Love is Sweet Satisfy their sweet tooth with dark chocolate-covered strawberries, raspberry cheesecake-flavored macarons, and truffles housemade by our talented Pastry Team. Order a box of treats from our Valentine’s Day Treats online form. Order for a special someone or yourself! A Curbside Meal for Two Enjoy a hot and ready-to-eat dinner for two! Order a special couples edition of our Curbside Family meals. The order deadline is February 12 at 3:00pm!

NEW À LA CARTE SPECIALS Beginning February 1

We have something for everyone in À la Carte! On Tuesdays, make a reservation for the whole family because kids under 12 eat free (children's menu only)! For the foodies out there, join us for Seafood Night on Wednesdays and Steak Night on Thursdays featuring three new specials each week! On Sundays, enjoy an amazing deal on select bottles of wine!

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Sundays

Under Ages 12 & nu Only e M 's Children

Stay-tuned for more information in our Tuesday Around Your Club emails! 3

CLUB EVENTS

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS  Adult Events

 Family Events

 Children's Events

Featured Events

This event location, time, and date is subject to change due to restrictions regarding COVID-19 Virtual Event • Virtual & In-person Event • Complimentary Event RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4

FEBRUARY WINE SOCIETY: PIEDMONT WINES Five Farms & Zoom • 6:30pm-8:00pm Registration deadline: 1/31 Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members (Includes hors d'oeuvres) Virtual pickup 2/4 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Golf Circle

VALENTINE'S DAY AT-HOME KITS on page 6

HEARTS & CRAFTS

TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) Call to Make a Reservation; Teams of (6); Minimum of (4) Teams Required; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual

PIEDMONT WINE DINNER

VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER Five Farms • 5:00pm-8:00pm Enjoy a romantic dinner with live music and a coursed meal. $70++ (Includes flute of champagne) Jacket & Tie; Sedan & Child's World Services Available by Reservation

WHISKEY WOMEN: A GUIDED TASTING on page 6

OYSTER ROAST Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $70++ (Includes pitchers of draft beer) Country Club Casual; Additional Cocktails by Chit; Cocktailing Restricted to Tables Only

BURGUNDY WINE DINNER Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm Enjoy a five-course meal with wine pairings Wine Society Members $155++ Non-Wine Society Members $170++ Jacket & Tie; 100% Non-refundable

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WINE SOCIETY: BEYOND PROVENCE Five Farms & Zoom • 6:30pm-8:00pm Registration deadline: 2/28 Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members (Includes hors d'oeuvres) Virtual pickup 3/4 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Golf Circle BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY TASTING Zoom • 6:00pm $50++ per Person (Includes hors d'oeuvres, four whiskeys, and one wine aged in a bourbon barrel) Pickup 3/11 from 4:00pm-5:30pm at the Golf Circle

February 2021

CLUB EVENTS

MARCH 26

CONTINUED

GENTLEMEN'S NIGHT Roland Park • 6:00pm-10:00pm Get the guys together for a night of drinks, food, basketball, and billiards $70++ per Person Country Club Casual; Beer, Cocktails, & Cigars by Chit

APRIL 1

WINE SOCIETY: SPAIN Five Farms & Zoom • 6:30pm-8:00pm Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members (Includes hors d'oeuvres) Virtual pickup 4/1 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Golf Circle

FEW SPIRIT TASTING Zoom • 6:00pm A cutting-edge experimental whiskey company featuring a cocktail starter and five whiskeys neat $40++ per Person (Includes hors d'oeuvres) Pickup 4/15 from 4:00pm-5:30pm at the Golf Circle

EASTER EGG HUNT Roland Park • 10:30am-2:00pm Egg Hunt begins at 11:00am Join us for children's activities, a brunch buffet, & photos with the Easter Bunny. Adults $60++ | Children (4-12) $40++ | Children (2-3) $30++ Complimentary for children under 2 Country Club Casual; Bring Your Own Basket; Cocktails by Chit

POLLINATOR PLANTS TO-GO Pickup 4/18 from 9:00am-10:00am at Five Farms Order deadline: Sunday, 4/11 In celebration of Earth Day, pick up a ready-to-plant native garden kit to support pollinators and increase biodiversity in your home landscape. $20++ (Includes native garden kit)

CANINES & COCKTAILS Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:30pm-7:30pm Grab your furry friend for some cocktails and pizza! Country Club Casual; Cocktails & Pizza by Chit; Dog Waiver Required; Dogs Only Permitted on Property at the Pool Complex During These Times

EASTER BRUNCH Roland Park • 11:00am-2:00pm Live music & lunch buffet! Adults $60++ | Children (4-12) $25++ Complimentary for Children under 4 Additional $10++ for unlimited champagne Jacket & Tie; Cocktails by Chit EASTER DINNER Five Farms • 5:00pm-8:00pm Live music & Plated Entree! Adults $55++ | Children (4-12) $25++ Complimentary for Children under 4 Country Club Casual; Sole Dining Option; Cocktails by Chit

CLUB EVENTS

February 2021

PRIVATE EVENTS

SPONSORING EVENTS AT BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB

Returning to our pre-COVID days may take time, and in the interim, events are going to look a little different. From physically distanced seating to face masks and gloves, BCC is here to provide you, your family, friends, and colleagues an elegant backdrop and exceptional hospitality for your next gathering while prioritizing your health and safety. Below is a list of answers to our frequently asked questions about how to become a sponsor and why it is so important for your Club.

Frequently Asked Questions • What does it mean to sponsor an event at BCC? Sponsoring an event at BCC allows your family, friends and colleagues the ability to use the Club to host one of their events without being BCC members. • Why should I sponsor events at my Club? Sponsoring events helps the overall health of BCC, provides an opportunity for non-members to experience the Club, and allows the sponsor an opportunity to showcase their Club. • Who can sponsor events at BCC? Any active member of Baltimore Country Club. • How many events am I able to sponsor? There is no limitation on event sponsorship. • What kind of events is BCC able to hold? A variety of events ranging from two to 300+. Examples include: • Social events: birthday celebrations, pool parties, baby showers, galas, fundraisers • Weddings: engagement parties, bridal showers, ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, after parties • Corporate: business meetings, golf outings, cocktail receptions, dinner events • How do I become a Sponsor? An active BCC member can become a sponsor by referring family, friends, and colleagues that belong to a of variety businesses, charities, and organizations to the BCC Events Team at events@bcc1898.com.

• What is my role as a Sponsor? As a sponsor, you will receive a Sponsor Letter from the individual you are sponsoring. You must sign and return this letter prior to the event being confirmed. This acknowledges you are responsible for any unpaid charges, as well as the actions of the group while on BCC premises for the sponsored event. We look forward to working with you! ◆ If you have any questions or wish to refer an event, contact our Events Team at events@bcc1898.com. 7

FITNESS & WELLNESS

THE JOURNEY TO

a Healthier Lifestyle By BCC Personal Coach & Group Exercise Instructor Jessica Taylorson

HYDRATE Replace tea, soda, or juice with lots of water BUILD A STRONG CORE Start with a 20-second plank every other day and work your way up to a one-minute plank

EAT YOUR VEGGIES Eat a serving of vegetables with every meal. Broccoli, spinach, asparagus, green beans, peppers, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts are just a few examples

February 2021

DON'T FORGET THE PROTEIN Eat a serving of lean protein with each meal. For example, fish, chicken, beans, eggs, tofu, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, quinoa, and nuts

EXERCISE YOUR HEART Get 10-15 minutes of cardio at least three times a week. Walk, run, bike, jump rope, or do jumping jacks

FLEX YOUR MUSCLES Do a total body strength training routine at least twice a week. For example, squats, push-ups, rows, lunges, shoulder press, and step ups

FITNESS & WELLNESS

GOLFFIT TIP

By Fitness & Wellness Director/TPI Level 1 & 2 Janine Rich-Scarlett Golfers need to be able to separate the lower and upper body to efficiently swing. At that same time, thoracic mobility and a stable lower body play a role to support the body disassociation. If a golfer cannot achieve separation, one swing characteristic they might see is Over the Top. ◆

SINGLE LEG WITH ROTATION

(This is a good drill for golfers who sway or slide)

Here are three progression exercises you can do:

SEATED THORACIC ROTATION

1. Starting in your golf set up position, stand on one leg, holding the golf club across the chest 2. Keeping your eyes on the “ball,” begin to rotate your torso (trunk) over the stable leg and return to setup. Repeat 5-10 times, and switch legs 3. Backswing Turn: improves takeaway sequence 4. Downswing Turn: slows the pelvis down 1. Sit tall on the edge of a chair 2. Place a golf club across your back along your shoulders (not across your neck) 3. Keeping your feet and knees together (allowing no separation), rotate to your back swing then rotate to your downswing. Engage your core as you complete this drill and connect your feet to the ground FORWARD LUNGE WITH ROTATION

Your Success is Our Success My husband and I have been going to yoga class on Monday nights, this is our third year. Having done yoga only once before this class, I was

surprised how much I got out of it and how much we enjoy it. We have a fun group

in our class!

1. Standing tall, core engaged, step forward with one leg, lower your body until the thigh is parallel to the ground, knee over the ankle, and the back legs knee to 90 degrees (a few inches off the floor) 2. Pause and rotate your chest/arms over the front leg, return and push back off the front foot to starting position. Repeat on the other side

Our teacher, Rebecca Printen is a huge part of why I enjoy the class and have continued with it. I am not usually great with consistent exercise, but Rebecca’s class is different. The class is challenging and you can feel the progress. The best thing about the class is the teacher, Rebecca. She teaches us the how and why of the practices and how they help the body. Her friendly

demeanor makes the class enjoyable and fun. I highly recommend it! ◆

- Marsha Chodnicki, BCC Member 9

GOLF

TIPS FROM THE PRO By Joanna Coe, Director of Instruction What is the Bounce and Why is it Your Friend? Wedge bounce by definition is the angle created between the leading edge and the lowest point of the sole or trailing edge of your wedge. This is the area of the club that hits through the ground as it contacts the ball. You can typically find the bounce angle under the loft on your wedge in small print. World renowned wedge manufacturer Bob Vokey says “the bounce is your friend.” Essentially, the bounce offers forgiveness just in case you don't strike the shot perfectly. The bounce can help prevent the leading edge from digging into the ground. During a round of golf, you will face many different lies whether is it tight, soft, fluffy sand or hard packed sand; therefore, you want a variety of wedge bounces that are ideal for your swing and the different lies. To utilize the bounce and not stick the leading edge in the ground, be sure to setup with a neutral shaft at address (do not lean your hands in front of the ball). Then, be sure to swing the clubhead so the bottom of the club, or the sole, is brushing the ground for several inches. It should feel as if the hands and clubhead arrive at the ball at the same time.

High Bounce The greater the wedge bounce degree, the higher the leading edge is off the surface at address. We recommend high bounce (10 degrees or more) for those who take a deep divot with a steep angle of attack. Mid Bounce The mid bounce wedge (7-10 degrees) is very versatile and can fit most swing types.

Low Bounce The low bounce wedge (4-6 degrees) is ideal for tight lies around the green and for those with shallower attack angles and minimal divots.

Please see a member of the BCC Instructional Team for advice on your wedges! ◆

MGA KICKOFF EVENT The Men’s Golf Association is proud to announce the 2021 MGA Kickoff event. This event will serve as the start of the MGA season. The first official event of the MGA season is Gentlemen’s Opening Day on Friday, April 16. ◆

Sunday, February 21 | 3:00pm-4:30pm Five Farms Terrace Room Below is a list of topics that will be covered while in attendance: • Clarify the roles of the Golf Committee, Green Committee, and MGA • Golf Committee - Member experience • Green Committee - Course conditioning and course specific matters • MGA - All gentlemen’s golf events and tournaments • Introduce the chairpersons for each calendar event responsible for serving as the liaison between MGA and BCC Professional Staff • MGA Tournament schedule updates (includes new registration and completion dates) • The point system to determine the Player of the Year • Qualifications for Tournament of Champions and an addition of a Tournament of Champions dinner • The process for posing questions/voicing concerns during the season as it relates to member issues for a tournament/event 10

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• Marketing collateral that will include: flyers, website slider ads, digital display boards, registration open and close emails • Those attending either in-person or virtually will be given first priority to sign-up for both the Individual and Team Match Play events as well as for the Gentlemen's Opening Day • General registration for Individual and Team Matchplay will open Wednesday, February 24 • General registration for Gentlemen’s Opening Day will begin on March 5

SAVE THE DATE

Golfer's Informational Forum Webinar

Spring is just around the corner and we are excited for golf! Please block one of these three dates on your calendar to learn about all the excitement golf at BCC will bring in 2021. Saturday, March 6 | 8:30am-10:00am Wednesday, April 14 | 6:30pm-8:00pm Wednesday, May 12 | 6:30pm-8:00pm Keep an eye out for an e-mail and text with the agenda and topics covered

GROUNDS

GREENKEEPER'S UPDATE by Tim Kennelly, CGCS, Head Greenkeeper On behalf of the Golf & Grounds Maintenance Team, I would like to thank members who contributed to BCC’s Staff Holiday Fund. We appreciate your generosity! I would also like to extend a “thank you” to everyone at the Club who helped turn a challenging situation at the start of 2020 into a record-breaking year for golf. To date, nearly 43,000 rounds (despite the seven weeks golf services shut down in the spring) have been played in the fiscal year, compared to a budget of 36,000 rounds. You and your guests came out in record-setting fashion whether it was to enjoy the great outdoors, spend quality time with family, compete in a friendly match, or just because the Club provided a place of safety and comfort and to get away from the outside world. Finally, we welcome all the newcomers to the game, and we hope you continue to participate in this great sport! Due to heavy use on the Driving Range grass areas, we rely on artificial surfaces to preserve grass when conditions do not allow recovery. This winter, our team installed covers on the courses to increase surface and soil temperatures, encouraging top growth, seed germination, and root growth in thin areas. The covers also protect the bermudagrass from extremely low temperatures during the winter months (including bermudagrass tees on the West Course). The grass tees will remain closed throughout the winter season and will open once temperatures are consistently between 60-75 degrees to ensure their adequate recovery. To date, we have received less than six inches of snow, compared to an annual average of twenty-plus inches. 2020 was another year we exceeded the average precipitation totals. Our official rain gauge at the Golf & Grounds Maintenance Facility recorded 54.31" for the year or 12.43" above average for the year. Unfortunately, the last two years have been wet, and 2020 is now one of the top 11 wettest years in history, surpassing 2019.

11 WETTEST YEARS ON RECORD 2018

73.92

2003

62.66

1889

62.35 59.98

1979 1996

58.31

1952

56.57

2011

56.52

2009

55.57

1948

54.71

2020

54.31

2019

53.90 0

Rainfall (in)

Finally, as conditions allow, the West Course will be open for play. Since temperatures are at a point where growth is non-existent, please repair ball marks, replace divots, and rotate where you tee off to reduce wear and tear in concentrated areas. Less damage in the winter will translate into better playing conditions in the spring. ◆

RACQUETS

GET EXCITED FOR OUR SPRING/SUMMER SEASON! Dear Racquets Enthusiasts, Your BCC Racquets Team is so excited to welcome everyone back to tennis and pickleball at Five Farms in just a few weeks. We have added more programming, including camps, clinics, and special events for the whole family. As always, there will be a junior clinic option for every adult clinic so the whole family can have fun at the same time. Getaway Game Night will kickoff early this year to allow parents to enjoy a night out while we have fun with the kids. All of our programming will continue to offer 50% for siblings and guests! Be on the lookout for our Pro Shop Spring Sale! All clothing will be discounted 10% to 50% (includes new arrivals) through April. Pickleball paddles will be 15% off. We hope to continue to offer the latest and most fashionable styles right here at BCC, including a surprise new vendor! We would like to thank you for an amazing 2020 season that included many unknowns and continually changing guidelines. Through it all, it was our best yet! This winter, we had our courts re-graded and made updates that solved problems with court four and addressed drainage issues on other courts. We are thrilled to welcome you back! Every year we look for the best up-and-coming professionals from around the world to join us at BCC. Through their shared passion and excitement, we continue to add new experiences that will last a lifetime. This summer is no different! It is our pleasure to welcome our 2021 Summer Racquets Professional Staff. Brandon Day will be returning as our Head Summer Professional. Brandon was the star of our 2020 season helping to grow programs across the board. Brandon created Get Away Game Night and helped make summer camp its best to date. Brandon will be entering his senior year at Ferris State University, where he is part of the Tennis Management Program. He is certified by the USPTA and PTR for Tennis, the PPR for Pickleball, and the PPTR for Paddle. Brandon is also the Assistant for the Ferris State men’s and women’s tennis teams. Brandon is a rising star that we can’t wait to welcome back. He aspires to one day become a Director of Racquets. We are thrilled that he continues his journey here with us! Jacob McGowan will be returning this summer from Hillsdale, Michigan. Jacob joined us last August to help extend our junior camps and adult programming. He is a senior at Ferris State University, where he is currently in the Professional Tennis Management Program. Additionally, Jacob serves in the Army Reserve as a Specialist (E-4). 12

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At Ferris State, Jacob is currently obtaining substantial training in professional and advanced teaching techniques, time management proficiency, and vast interpersonal skills. These accomplishments derive from a variety of components such as the Professional Tennis Management Program Student Association, on-court learning experience, various workshops, and courses that increase his industry knowledge. Jacob is a fantastic professional and an even better person. We are thrilled to welcome him back! Patricia (Patri) Martin is a junior at Ferris State University, studying Business Administration and minoring in International Business. She is from Madrid, Spain, where she started playing tennis at age seven. Her love to compete lead her to a successful junior career and ultimately to the women’s tennis team at Ferris State. Patri has been spending her summers on the courts teaching back home in Spain and is excited to share her knowledge and passion for tennis with us at BCC. We can’t wait to welcome her to our Club. As always, thank you for being the best part of BCC! ◆ See you on the courts,

Jarrett Chirico, USPTA, PPTA, PTR, PPR, PPTR Director of Racquets

RACQUETS

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