Membership

Propose Your Friends IN THE NEW YEAR!

Dear Fellow Members, New Year’s resolutions…we all make them, many of us break them, and at least a few of us have spent way too much money on a gym membership we never used. This year, consider a New Year’s resolution that is easy to keep and will guarantee that you get more enjoyment out of 2021—proposing a friend or family member for membership at BCC. 2020 was obviously a challenging year for Baltimore Country Club. In spite of BCC’s nimble response to the pandemic and creative lineup of virtual events, we lost revenue in certain areas, especially large and private events. Other ‘side effects’ of 2020’s tough conditions were higher rates of attrition from the Club and a reduced number of new member proposals. However, setting 2020 aside, it might surprise people to learn that over the past five years, only 6.2% of members proposed someone for membership at BCC (out of 2,719 eligible members, only 169 proposed candidates). Most of us probably have someone in mind that would make a great BCC member, so why is the proposal rate so low? For some, the timing isn’t right or it just isn’t ‘top of mind’. For others, proposing a new member seems like it would take a lot of time and effort and they don’t know where to begin. The good news is that the proposal process is easier than you think and that there are plenty of people and resources available to support you. If you are thinking of proposing a new member, please contact Director of Membership Casey Schell at cschell@bcc1898.com or call 410.554.8004. Casey can explain the process and timing, address any questions and concerns you may have, and get you started. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying a cocktail on the Adirondacks with the friends or family you proposed, while supporting the Club in the process. And just think, you’ll be able to say you kept your New Year’s resolution for 2021 and you never even had to get on the scale! ◆

Happy New Year!

Mary Briggs, Chair, Membership Committee

UPDATE YOUR MEMBER PROFILE Did you get married, get a new job, or WEBSITE

move in the last year? Let us know!

The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to update your member profile! To do so, log into the Club website or mobile app, click My Profile, then click Edit to make changes. If there has been a new addition to your family, please contact Director of Membership Casey Schell at cschell@bcc1898.com to have your bundle of joy added to your member profile.

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THANK YOU The entire staff of Baltimore Country Club extends our sincere appreciation for your contributions to the Staff Holiday Fund. We thank you for your continued support of the Club, especially during such a challenging year. We all look forward to seeing you around the Club in the new year!

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

Mr. Dylan Becks Mr. Jeffrey Becks

Mrs. Estee E. Fader Mr. Harry McNamara Ford IV

PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP The following prospective members were posted for membership in the Club at the December 8, 2020 meeting of the Membership Committee.

Proposed

Mr. Michael J. Clark Ms. Susan L. Connelly Mr. Brendan Donahue Mrs. Christiana Donahue Mr. Joshua D. Eure Mr. Adam Miller Mrs. Merritt Y. Miller Mr. Jay Sapperstein

Proposer

Mr. Bryan J. Kelly Mr. P. Dennis Connelly Mr. Patrick & Mrs. Julie Miller Mr. Patrick & Mrs. Julie Miller Mr. Michael Mulieri Mr. Patrick Miller Mr. Patrick Miller Mr. William S. Corey Jr

Propose Your Friends & Family!

Contact Director of Membership Casey Schell for information on how to propose members at cschell@bcc1898.com or 410.554.8004.

CONDOLENCES Mr. Sheridan Fields November 22, 2020 Mrs. Patricia P. Onnen November 25, 2020 BYLAWS RESOLUTIONS

ARTICLE III: Guests Section 3. Guest Card, Golf Guest Card, Out-of-Town Guest

Card Privileges - At the written request of a member and upon payment of a fee, any person residing more than 50 miles from either Clubhouse may receive guest card privileges for a two-week period, and such privileges may be renewed, upon request of a member and payment of an additional fee, for a second two-week period. A person may not have guest card privileges for more than four weeks in any six-month period. The guest card privileges shall entitle the guest to the use of all sports and dining facilities of the Club, excluding golf. Guest fees will be charged according to the fees in place at the time. Guest card privileges for golf will be limited to a one-week period. An active golfing member must accompany the guest(s) at all times. Daily fees for guest cardholders will be the same as appropriate for a family and/or a non-family member. At the written request of a member and upon payment of a fee, any person residing more than 50 miles from either Clubhouse may receive an Out-of-Town Family Guest Card. The guest(s) must be accompanied by the member (a regular guest card does not require the member be present, unless on the golf course). The guest(s) may utilize the Pool Complex on an unlimited basis with a sponsoring member during one week of the calendar year. The guest(s) may dine in the Five Farms Clubhouse and utilize the Five Farms fitness facilities. Guest(s) of a member possessing a Club Guest Card are not subject to the Club’s twice a month guest entertaining rule. Out-of-Town Family Guest Cards are for the services listed and can only be purchased for a specified week, which allows for up to two adults guests and their children. This card may be renewed for a second one-week period upon request of a member and payment of an additional fee, and all guest fees will apply. Members must register their guests in advance of the date in order to receive this card. If the member would like their guests to use other parts of the Club (i.e. tennis, squash, golf, Roland Park fitness, bowling, paddle tennis, Child’s World), the member will need to purchase a Social or Golf Club Guest Card. A guest’s responsibility for observing all Club rules rests with the hosting member.

ARTICLE V: Membership Categories

Section 11. National Membership - (a) Any individual who has a legal address outside a 50-mile distance from either Clubhouse via the nearest available road systems is eligible for National Membership, (b) in any calendar year cumulative residence within the prescribed 50-mile area shall preclude eligibility, (c) A National member is not required to bring into membership his or her spouse. A National member shall pay the applicable season sport fees.

ARTICLE VII: Transfer of Membership

Section 7. Nonresident Membership - (a) A Resident member who has adopted a legal address outside a 50-mile radius from either Clubhouse via the nearest available road system and does not own or rent personally, through an agent or another, a residence within that 50 miles radius may transfer to Nonresident status provided for in this Article, provided that the member notifies the Board in writing of his or her intention to be a Nonresident for a period of at least one year from the date of such notice. (b) In any calendar year, cumulative residence within the prescribed 50-mile area for more than ninety (90) days shall preclude eligibility. (c) A Nonresident member is entitled to become a season member in any of the activities of the Club for which season membership is provided, if such member elects to pay full dues and assessments at the prevailing Resident rates and applicable sports fees.