January Lifestyle 2023

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Thomas E. Carroll, President

Gregory E. Johnston, Vice President Elizabeth R. Sieck, Secretary

Hugh W. Mohler, Jr., Treasurer

Jonathan H. Beard

Mason M. Champion

Raymond C. Daue, Jr. Edward M. Joffe, Jr. Paul D. McKinnell

Leslie C. Rose

Jennifer B. Speargas S. Gale Woods

ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE

The Admissions Committee welcomes comments from the BCC membership regarding any of the foregoing candidates. All communication with the Admissions Committee is held in strict confidence. The current members of the Admissions Committee and their contact information are as follows:

C.J. Ilardo, Chair cjilardo@gmail.com | 443.622.7697

Gregory E. Johnston, Board Liaison gregjohnston@outlook.com | 410.382.7798

Candace D. Ellrich Candace.Domayer@gmail.com | 336.263.6370 Vikas Gupta vgupta@omegahealthcare.com | 571.225.8065

Erika McMahon ehockycko@yahoo.com | 443.827.9446

Leanne R. Mohler leanne6408@comcast.net | 410.591.2786

John L. Tansey jtans@comcast.net | 443.904.3270

Great People Make Favorite 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. ◆

October Staff Member of the Month

Joe Hamilton, Golf Concierge Attendant

Joe’s commitment to enhancing the member experience is apparent every day. His kind demeanor, positive attitude, and eagerness to serve are something our members look forward to when pulling into the Golf Circle. During Phase 1 construction, we lost two major access points to the Golf House and had to relocate our Bag Drop to the parking lot for most of the 2022 golf season. As a result, golf members were required to walk much further to access our golf facilities. Joe took the challenge in stride and used a six-passenger golf cart to shuttle members to and from the lot, making that trek a little easier. Joe’s genuine approach to hospitality is truly something special, and we feel very fortunate to have him on our team.

Exceptional Leadership Award

Jenna Kropkowski, Assistant Pastry Chef

Jenna has worked in a few Culinary positions at BCC, but she has made her mark as the Assistant Pastry Chef. She recently stepped up to lead the department while our Pastry Chef was on maternity leave. She led the team through some of our busiest events this year, including our Labor Day Celebration and Grand Reopening of the Five Farms clubhouse. She worked tirelessly to ensure the new dessert menu in À la Carte was beautifully presented while simultaneously making desserts for our many banquet events. Jenna is an integral part of the Culinary Team and has grown into her leadership role by creating outstanding desserts and being a true team player to her coworkers.

Thank You!

The entire staff of Baltimore Country Club extends our sincere appreciation for your contributions to the 2022 Staff Holiday Fund. We thank you for your continued support of BCC and look forward to seeing you around the Club in the new year!

WELCOME TO THE CLUB!

New member bios can be viewed on our website or app under Membership. ◆

PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP

The following prospective members were posted for membership in the Club since the December 13, 2022 meeting of the Admissions Committee. See the most updated list on the Current Proposed Members page under Membership on the website or on the app.

Proposed Proposer

Mr. Dinesh Aravindhan

Ms. Shefali S. Shah

Mr. Zachary A. Bankert

Mrs. Hannah H. Bankert

Mr. Andrew M. Kersse

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Kersse

Mr. Ari Abramson

Mrs. Sarah Manekin

Mrs. Maria D. Ford

Mrs. Maria D. Ford

Mr. Scott E. Huber

Mr. Scott E. Huber

Mr. Hugh W. Mohler, Jr.

Mr. Hugh W. Mohler, Jr.

Mr. Michael E. Muldowney

Mr. Michael E. Muldowney

GOLF STATUS UPDATES

Proposed Proposer

Mr. Jerod M. Felice

Mrs. Caitlin M. Felice

Mr. John B. Finigan

Mrs. Shelby W. Finigan

Mr. Christopher P. Blick

Mrs. Kristen L. Blick

Mr. Bernard C. Casserly

Mr. Richard S. Taylor II

Mr. Richard S. Taylor II

Mr. David K. Wells

Mr. David K. Wells

Mr. Steven M. Wieczynski

Mr. Steven M. Wieczynski

Mr. Steven M. Wieczynski

Mrs. Rebecca A. Casserly Mr. Steven M. Wieczynski

The 2023 Golf Season starts March 1, 2023, so be sure to update your golf status! The current waitlist for Full Season Golf is projected to be three and a half to four years. Please contact Director of Membership Casey Schell at cschell@bcc1898.com if you have any questions about your selection for the upcoming season.

CONDOLENCES

Mr. Bill Walter December 9, 2022

Mr. Anthony M. Assadi

Dr. Joshua C. Gentry

Mrs. Kimberly A. Lysik

Mr. Taylor R. Marino

Mrs. Kaelyn Carroll

Mrs. Courtney H. Graditor

Mr. Robert A. Marano

Mr. Evan Cohen

Mr. Daniel G. Lysik Mrs. Linda A. Marano

Mrs. Lauren M. Assadi

Mrs. Jennifer A. Gentry

Miss Kristina V. Lysik

Mrs. Maura C. Marino

Mr. Taylor M. Carroll

Mr. Matthew B. Graditor

Mr. Tyler D. Lysik

WINTER BOWLING LEAGUE SCHEDULE

GENTLEMEN'S

Tuesdays or Wednesdays

7:00pm-9:00pm

LADIES’ THIRSTY THURSDAY

Thursdays; Monthly

7:00pm-9:00pm

MIXED (COUPLES)

Fridays or Saturdays; Monthly

7:30pm-9:30pm

LADIES’ TUESDAY

Tuesdays

9:00am-12:30pm

January 3 (Opening Day), 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31

February 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 17 (Member-Guest), 21, 22

March 1 - Handicap Tournament

March 8 - Championship Warm-Up March 15 - Championship Round 1 March 22 - Championship & Final Banquet

January 5, 19 (Member-Guest)

February 5 March 2 (Final Play & Banquet)

January 6, 7 February 3, 4 March 4 (Final Play & Banquet)

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21 (Championship & Closing Luncheon)

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Partnership

Baltimore County Club is proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023

ROOM CATEGORY

Guest Rooms

City View, Balcony Room, Harbour View, Harbour View Balcony, Premium Harbour View

Suites

Four Seasons Executive Suite (Fountain View), Four Seasons Executive Suite (Harbour View), Lighthouse Suite

Scan the code to learn about complimentary benefits for BCC members

PUBLISHED RATES SET DISCOUNT RANGE

$480.00-$1,180.00

Based on room category, length of stay, & arrival date 20% $384.00-$944.00 (exclusive of taxes & fees)

$850.00-$2,550.00 Based on suite category, length of stay, & arrival date 20% $680.00-$2,040.00 (exclusive of taxes & fees)

Above are net rates, per room, per night, and are subject to 15.5% occupancy and sales taxes and a 2% Baltimore Tourism Improvement District assessment fee.

EVENTS

Sponsored EVENTS

Many of you host your own events at the Club, but did you know you can also sponsor events for family, friends, and colleagues to host their events at BCC? You can sponsor any kind of event from company meetings and parties to baby showers, birthday parties, and even weddings!

Sponsoring events helps the overall health of BCC, provides an opportunity for non-members to experience the Club, and allows YOU an opportunity to showcase your Club.

If you have any questions or wish to sponsor an event, contact our Events Team at events@bcc1898.com.

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

 Adult Events  Family Events  Children's Events Featured Events

RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4

ATTENTION MEMBERS

Due to required mechanical work on the Five Farms clubhouse (tentatively slated for January), February event locations are TBA until we receive a confirmed date. The Five Farms clubhouse will be closed for the duration of the mechanical work.

JANUARY

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UNCORKED: WINES OF CHRIS CARPENTER

Roland Park • 6:30pm

$165++ per Person (Includes wine tastings and three-course plated dinner)

Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual

 BCC'S 125TH BIRTHDAY IN À LA CARTE

Roland Park • 5:00pm-9:00pm

Celebrate 125 years of BCC with food specials!

See page 2 for more information

FEBRUARY

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UNCORKED: BURGUNDY

TBA • 6:30pm

$95++ per Person (Includes wine tastings & threecourse plated dinner)

Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual

 HEARTS & CRAFTS on page 7

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VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER on page 7

TRIVIA NIGHT

TBA • 6:00pm-9:00pm

$50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)

Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual 

OYSTER ROAST on page 7

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TRIVIA NIGHT

Roland Park • 6:00pm-9:00pm

$50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)

Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual  DUELING PIANOS on page 7

MARCH

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UNCORKED: DUCKHORN VINEYARDS

TBA • 6:30pm

$95++ per Person (Includes wine tastings & threecourse plated dinner)

Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual

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TRIVIA NIGHT

TBA • 6:00pm-9:00pm

$50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)

Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual

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GAME NIGHT

Roland Park • 6:00pm

Ladies and gents, you won't want to miss this! Join us for March Madness, billiards, casino games, board games, dinner stations, & dancing!

$75++ per Person

Ages 21 & Up; Whiskey & Wine Stations and Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual

Everyone is quick to make a resolution this time of year. The favorites are always along the lines of “I want to lose weight,” or “I want to quit (fill in your answer).” When trying to make positive change, at the first sign of discomfort we throw our hands up in the air and say “it’s too hard,” and revert to the easy, more comfortable way of doing things. We have all heard Albert Einstein's definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different

START NEW HABITS WITH SMALL GROUP TRAINING

with Dolores Aaronson, Group Exercise Instructor

Kickstart 2023 strong with this eight-week small group program! Are you new to exercise or struggling with making fitness a priority in your day? Then this is the perfect program for you! We will cover ways to improved balance, posture, coordination, and strength while supporting your goals and the lifestyle you want to live!

Wednesdays | January 4–February 22

Group Exercise Studio | 9:30am-10:30am

This program will include bodyweight exercises, light weights, resistance bands, and no-impact movements to help you gain strength, increase flexibility and mobility, and strengthen your core!

In addition to the 60-minute classes, you can expect weekly:

• 15-minute pre-recorded core/mobility workouts

• Motivational emails with fitness and healthy food tips

Healthy Investment: $200 or $28 drop-in Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app)

results. When achieving any of your typical New Year’s Resolutions, you can’t just do things the way you have been and expect better results. If you're not challenging yourself, you're not changing yourself.

So here is my challenge to you: get out of your own personal comfort zone in this New Year! Challenge yourself mentally and physically, and you will, without a doubt, be amazed at your accomplishments. You are going to have to put in the effort and get out of the box. Plus, it’s more fun and very rewarding!

Explore your surroundings, learn something new, try something different, and whatever you do, don’t sit around and wait for it to happen—make it happen! Make a promise with yourself that you will push yourself beyond what you think you are capable of, and you will be amazed at the results that are achievable when you put in a little good old fashioned hard work!

If you need a little extra motivation or guidance in helping you reach your fitness goals this year, your BCC Fitness & Wellness Team is here for you! ◆

Janine Rich Director of Fitness &

Wellness

BECOME A YOGI IN 2023

By Rebecca Printen, Therapeutic Yoga Instructor

HOW YOGA CAN HELP YOU?

Overall Health → Everything from lowering blood pressure to improved heart health and strength

Flexibility → Yoga is so much more than just improving your flexibility, but it will improve flexibility with time Mindfulness → Do you want to decrease stress and clear out all of those busy thoughts? Yoga is perfect for you

Be on the lookout in the spring group exercise schedule for a six-week beginner yoga series with Rebecca!

GREENKEEPER’S UPDATE

Winter has arrived, as evident by the dormant IronCutter bermudagrass on the Driving Range field. To enhance the member practice experience throughout the winter, we apply Endurant turf colorant to the zoysiagrass target greens at the back range. These paints are applied to get the look of overseeding with cool season grasses, but at a fraction of the cost. While the Driving Range and West Course tees were established with bermudagrasses that were bred for cold tolerance, we still install turf covers on the Driving Range tees and tees that were established last summer. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent winter injury, covers provide the best level of protection for bermudagrass grown during periods of extremely low temperatures growing on a sand base. These special covers also allow air, water, and sunlight to penetrate, which acts like a greenhouse effect by increasing the surface and soil temperatures. Also, by leaving the covers on longer in the late winter and early spring, the covers have been shown to aid in the spring transition from the dormancy period.

As we prepare the courses for the 2023 season, one of the final practices we completed on the West Course greens was drill and fill aeration. This process drills holes up to 12 inches deep into the putting green on six-inch centers, removing soil and backfilling each hole with sand to create deep sand columns in the root zone. This is a proven method for modifying the root zone without totally rebuilding to improve turf quality, and greatly improve internal drainage on the portions of an entire greens that remain soft and wet following rain events.

On behalf of myself and the entire Golf & Grounds Maintenance Team, we sincerely appreciate your generosity with your donations to the Staff Holiday Fund. Have a great winter season. ◆

In addition to utilizing these covers on warm season grass, this fall marked the return of the family putting green, which was temporarily covered over pending completion of Phase 1 construction. The green was sodded with 007 XL creeping bentgrass, and a small approach was added utilizing low-mow Kentucky bluegrass. The green has been covered to aid in the maturation process, and we look forward to opening this green for member use next spring.

Tim Kennelly, CGCS Head Greenkeeper

GET GOLF FIT!

Golf is a sport that involves high-intensity, repetitive motion on one side of the body. Over time, this can increase the risk of injury without proper preparation or maintenance. BCC’s Fitness & Wellness and Golf Instruction teams are here to prolong your enjoyment of the game with our interdepartmental Golf Fit Combine. This program brings tour-level training to the casual golfer with assessments, customized plans, video analyses, and is specifically geared to improve mental and physical health and success on the course.

January 30-March 11 $600 per Junior | $750 per Adult

6-WEEK PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Virtual Training Space (Includes beginning-to-end progress)

• Video Analyses

• Weekly Golf Clinics & Fitness Workouts

GOLF

• Weekly Practice Plan Execution with an Instructor

• Golf Game Assessments (Before & After)

• Take-home Practice Plans

GOLF Cathy Kim ckim@bcc1898.com FITNESS Janine Rich jrich@bcc1898.com

CLASS SCHEDULE

RSVP:

Men's Fitness 6:00pm-6:50pm

FF Fitness Center Mike Horn

Junior Golf Ages 8-12 5:30pm-6:30pm The Loft Danny Murphy

Junior Golf Ages 12-17 6:30pm-7:30pm The Loft Danny Murphy

Women's Golf 10:00am-11:00am The Loft Cathy Kim

FITNESS

• TPI Assessments (Before & After)

• Additional Services Available:

• One-on-One Personal Training

• Thai Yoga Massage with Marissa Loforte

Men's Golf 6:00pm-7:00pm The Loft Pat Coyner

Women's Fitness 10:00am-10:50am

FF Fitness Center Mike Horn

Junior Fitness Ages 8-12 10:00am-10:50am Group Exercise Studio* Mike Horn

Junior Fitness Ages 12-17 11:00am-11:50am

Group Exercise Studio* Mike Horn

WINTER GOLF in The Loft

LOFT LEAGUES

Our Loft Leagues are a great way to keep your game sharp over the winter while competing and enjoying camaraderie with your fellow members. New this year, teams may be comprised of five members, but only two team members compete each week.

Ladies’ League

Wednesdays | January 11-February 22

The Loft | 6:00pm-8:00pm

Gentlemen’s League Fridays | January 13-March 3

The Loft | 5:30pm-10:00pm

RSVP: Golf Genius | Limited to the First Eight Teams to Register Maximum Five Participants per Team

LADIES' GUIDE TO GOLF

Whether you're just picking up golf or coming back to the game, join Cathy for a beginner’s golf series to help you hit the ground running in the spring! This five-week series is perfect for anyone who wants to join a women's group or needs to prepare for golf outings. Learn everything from what to purchase to how to practice! She will prepare you and help you find the confidence to hit the links!

Tuesdays | January 10, 17, 31, February 7, 14

The Loft | 10:00am-11:00am

$150 for 5-week series

RSVP: Golf Genius | Maximum 6 Participants

JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY

These Academy clinics utilize the U.S. Kids Golf player pathway system in fun and educational clinics all year long! The learning program tracks progress and provides positive incentives to motivate players to complete each level. With an easy-to-follow curriculum combined with awards, players can progress from beginner to elite player!

Mondays | January 2, 9, 23, 30

Ages: 8-11: 4:30pm-6:00pm

Ages: 12-17: 6:00pm-7:30pm

$35 per Junior

RSVP: Golf Genius

Introducing

For the last ten years, every March and April, our Golf Services and Grounds Maintenance teams conducted Golfer’s Informational Forums that provided members with information related to the golf courses and the upcoming golf season. Topics covered a variety of pertinent information, including staffing and course updates, weather affecting course conditions (why and how we manage these conditions), merchandise, golf events, golf group information, and more. Despite offering these forums in person and virtually to accommodate members in their winter destinations, most do not participate and miss out on this important information. This year, we are taking a different approach—Golfer’s University. Golfer’s University is an interactive online course that will cover all these topics in a fun, enjoyable, and educational manner using video and presentation slides.

Our Golf and Greens committees and Golf Team meet regularly to prepare and provide an exceptional golf experience. As a golf member, it is imperative that you understand your role in helping provide a great experience not only for yourself but all BCC golfers. Next month we will provide more detailed information on when the Golfer’s University course will launch so you can complete the class before making your first tee time of the season! ◆

EXCITING THINGS AHEAD FOR PADDLE TENNIS

Dear Paddle Players, Happy New Year! January is always an exciting month for paddle tennis. We are approximately halfway through the season, and the holidays are officially behind us. I am excited to say that we have a lot to look forward to in the second half of the season.

Participation in weekly clinics is at an all-time high, and we continue to add new programs each month. To date, the Learn-to-Play Paddle program has introduced over 50 members to the sport, and that number continues to grow. The drop-in matchplay program has also been a hit. Members of similar levels are paired together for competitive matchplay. Afterward, we enjoy food and beverages in the warmth of the Paddle Hut. I am happy to report that junior paddle has exploded in participation this season. We offer all-ages clinics twice per week. These are just a few of our exciting weekly offerings. The Paddle Tennis Club Championships kicked off in December and will continue through February. We have a record 30 teams participating in this season’s

championships. The championships will culminate in the Finals Night event on Saturday, February 25, followed by the Smash & Bash Racquets Banquet hosted that evening at Roland Park. All are invited to this wonderful celebration. The Paddle Men’s Club Road Classic is also held in February. The inaugural event was held last season and was a tremendous success.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support of BCC's paddle tennis program. We will continue to put our best foot forward for the members and the program. Please take a look at the Racquets Calendar for a full list of paddle tennis programs.

See you on the paddle court soon! ◆

Sincerely,

Jody Sambrick, Jr. Head Racquets Professional

RECOGNIZING RACQUETS TALENT

Nominate yourself or a fellow member for their dedication and achievements throughout the season. Each sport will have the three award categories listed below. Awards will be presented at the Smash & Bash Racquets Banquet on Saturday, February 25.

MVP (MOST VALUABLE PLAYER)

Recognizes the most outstanding achievement in the sport. Candidates can have a singular achievement or a combination of results from various events (in the same sport) and outside events when appropriate.

MOST IMPROVED

Recognizes a member who has made great advancement and commitment to developing their level.

BCC RACQUETS AMBASSADOR AWARD

Recognizes a member who has voluntarily acted in a racquet sport that has served the Club and its members. Candidates for this award has assisted in developing growth and member engagement in the sport. Captaincy, match arrangement, court reservations, league involvement, tournament participation, event contribution, and committee involvement are all considered.

◀ Scan the QR code to submit your award nominations. You may submit multiple candidates for each category!

Roland Park 4712 Club Road Baltimore, MD 21210

Five Farms 11500 Mays Chapel Road Lutherville, MD 21093

www.bcc1898.com | 410.889.4400

MAIN NUMBERS

Golf House: 410.561.3381

Tennis House: 410.889.4474

Racquets Pro Shop: 410.467.1208

DINING HOURS

January 2 through February 5

Roland Park

Tuesday-Sunday Lunch: 11:00am-2:00pm

Clubhouse Menu: 2:00pm-5:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm-9:00pm

RESERVATIONS

For all reservations please visit www.bcc1898.com, download our mobile app via the Apple Store or Google Play Store, call 410.889.4400, or email reservations@bcc1898.com.

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