Membership Magazine July 2020
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
CONTENTS 1 Great People Make Favorite Places 2 Membership 3 Club Events 6 Fitness & Wellness 8 Golf 10 Grounds 12 Private Events 13 Racquets
EVENTS CALENDAR
Event location, time, and date is subject to change due to restrictions regarding COVID-19 Virtual Events
July 3 - Red, White, & Glow Party
13 - BCC Summer Camp: Week 4
4 - Let's Red, White, & Craft
15 - Trivia Night
4 - July 4th BBQ at the Pool
20 - BCC Summer Camp: Week 5
6 - BCC Summer Camp: Week 3
22 - Tequila Tasting
9 - Heitz Winery Experience
24 - Friday Night Pool Party: Peruvian Night
11 - Mommy & Me: Swim Series Begins
August 6 - Wine Society: Rosé
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 McKinnell Leslie C. Rose S. Gale Woods
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 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
19 - Trivia Night
21 - Family Camp Out on the East Lawn
21 - Friday Night Pool Party: Country Hoedown
28 - Dive-In Movie Night
Gregory E. Johnston gregjohnston@outlook.com | 410.382.7798
3 - Wine Society
7 - Labor Day at the Pool
4 - Friday Pool Party: Hawaiian Luau
16 - Fall Planters Workshop
Matthew S. Thompson mthompson@lothorian.com | 410.935.9806
6 - Independence Day Celebration
19 - Cars, Coffee, & Crepes
24 - BCC Summer Camp: Week 5
September
Group Cards and Mah Jongg available at 9:00am, Tuesday-Thursday at the open clubhouse.
ON THE COVER Dana and Elle Carroll enjoying a meal in the Tap Room at our Five Farms clubhouse—May 2019.
Marianne Huddle bednarz401@yahoo.com | 917.439. 6212
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 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.
Staff Member of the Month MARCH
Rachel Barnes, Membership & Communications Coordinator When COVID-19 began impacting our lives, Rachel B immediately recognized an opportunity to reach out to our membership in a different way. She sprung into action right away by reaching out to departments at BCC to provide value to our members from home. Coordinating new content with departments that could be executed immediately, such as our Facebook LIVE fitness classes, Thursdays in the Garden, and Daily Challenges. She worked tirelessly to ensure her team was supported, and our members were introduced to new content, brought to them in a different way. We could not have introduced all of our new and exciting initiatives without her. Way to go Rachel!
Staff Member of the Month & Simple Truth Award APRIL
Jessica Klemm, Graphic Design Assistant Engaging with our members while the majority of our operations weren't permitted to open was challenging. Jess worked to have new, creative ideas pitched for member engagement regularly to the Communications Team. When Jess came up with the idea to have a BCC themed activity booklet, including word searches, crossword puzzles, coloring sheets, etc. She knew we had to act fast. Jess worked to establish a booklet for our members that would keep BCC in their hearts and minds even though we couldn't be together. Just one of the many creative and impactful ideas Jess has introduced to our membership. Additionally, Jess saw the lengths our culinary team was going to in order to provide whatever services we could to our membership. Jess wanted to support her team in whatever ways possible. In her free time, Jess began to crochet personal "ear savers" for the culinary team. She felt grateful for their hard work and wanted her teammates to be as comfortable as possible while working long hours in a mask. Jess embodies what it means to be a team player and always looks for ways to support her teammates whenever she can. Way to go Jess. We're so proud of you!
Exceptional Leadership Award Rachel Upton, Communications Manager No one could have predicted the immediate and prolonged impact COVID-19 would have on our lives. Communicating with our members swiftly, efficiently, and often as guidance from our state and local officials continued to change, and as new information came to light, required tenacity and dedication to the Club. Rachel Upton worked around the clock to ensure that our members were receiving the most up to date information as it was being announced. Additionally, Rachel continued to create materials for new initiatives, communications efforts, without fumbling in her continued daily responsibilities. Her leadership and work ethic set the tone for her team. Rachel allowed BCC to take action instantly through a fluid situation, and we cannot thank her enough.
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MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
Mr. Alexander Cameron
Dr. Katherine Cameron
Ms. Carmel Gambacorta
Dr. Rajesh Jari
Not Pictured: Mr. John Keane Mrs. Margaret Keane
Dr. Shama Jari
Mr. Brendan Kelly
PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP The following prospective members were posted for membership in the Club at the June 9, 2020 virtual meeting of the Membership Committee. Proposed
Proposer
Ms. Hayley Evans
Mr. Peter & Mrs. Patricia Kimmel
Mr. Richard Polansky
Mr. Peter & Mrs. Patricia Kimmel
Ms. Morgan Goerke
Mr. John Minutoli
Mr. John Hardy
Mr. John Minutoli
Mrs. Lynda Schultz
Mr. Fritz Schultz
Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the Club? Contact Alexandra Craft, Director of Membership & Communications, at acraft@bcc1898.com or call 410.554.8004 for information on how to propose members. 2
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Mr. Servando Llanio Jr.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE III: ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Section 2. At least 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting of the Club, the President shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors, a Nominating Committee of five members whose duty shall be to nominate candidates for election to the Board of Governors. Three members of this Nominating Committee shall be appointed from Class A and/ or Class B members and two from the Board of Governors. At least 45 days prior to the Annual Meeting, the Nominating Committee shall report to the Secretary the names of those persons whom it nominates for vacancies on the Board of Governors for the three-year term beginning at the time of said meeting. The Secretary shall cause this list of names to be posted on the bulletin boards of the Club and to indicate by appropriate notation on ballots to be sent to members those selected for nomination by the Nominating Committee. â—†
CLUB EVENTS
SAFETY FIRST!
For the safety of your fellow members, and the BCC team, please be mindful of the safety guidelines below:
6 FT Masks must be worn indoors
Physical distancing (six feet) must be maintained at all times
A health questionnaire is required for all club visits
PARTIES OF
6 OR LESS PER TABLE
Per the Governor's order, no more than six to a table for dining (exception for immediate family)
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4 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 Events with this symbol will be hosted virtually
July Our annual Independence Day Celebration has been postponed to September 6, 2020 due to COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions. 3
RED, WHITE, & GLOW PARTY SOLD OUT! Five Farms East Lawn • 7:00pm-9:00pm A fun night out for the whole family! Dance the night away with glow sticks, a DJ, and colorful fire pits! Complimentary Event! Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
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JULY 4TH BBQ AT THE POOL
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LET'S RED, WHITE, & CRAFT Five Farms East Lawn • 3:00pm-6:00pm Celebrate USA day with some fun crafts! Complimentary Event! Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
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HEITZ WINERY EXPERIENCE
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MOMMY & ME SWIM SERIES BEGINS July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22 Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-9:30am 30-minute class with light refreshments 7-Class Series: $105 (Second Child $20) Drop-In: $84 (Second Child: $105) Maximum Six Children Per Instructor; Each Child Must be Accompanied by a Separate Adult; No Experience Necessary; Second Sibling Discount (Must be Sibling)
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13-17 BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 4
MOVIE ON THE LAWN Five Farms East Lawn • 8:30pm Experience one of the greatest triumphs in Olympic history as we watch Miracle under the stars! Complimentary Event! Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
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BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 3 Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm Members $300 Per Week | Guests $350 Per Week Golf or Tennis: Additional $150 Before/After Care: $20 Per Day 10% Sibling Discount (Must be attending the same week); 100% Payment Due Before Child Begins Camp; 50% Non-refundable; Country Club Casual (Pool: Pool Attire; Golf Attire; Racquets: Whites); In the Event of Inclement Weather, Camp Will Be Held Indoors
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SOLD OUT!
TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) Call to Make a Reservation; Cocktails by Chit; 6 Players Per Team; Country Club Casual
20-24 BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 5
SOLD OUT!
FRIDAY POOL PARTY: PERUVIAN PARADISE on page 5
27-31 BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 6
Canceling reservations 2 to 7 days prior to a Club social event results in a 50% charge of the original fee, while canceling within 48 hours results in a 100% charge, unless otherwise stated. | $++ Denotes tax & service fees
SOLD OUT!
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CLUB EVENTS
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4 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 Events with this symbol will be hosted virtually
August 6
WINE SOCIETY: ROSÉ Five Farms • 6:30pm-8:00pm Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members Additional Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
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FRIDAY POOL PARTY: COUNTRY HOEDOWN Five Farms Pool Complex • 6:00pm-9:00pm Adults $30++ | Children (4-12) $20++* Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire; Limited Snack Bar Available; Cancellation Policy Does Not Apply
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TEQUILA TASTING Five Farms • 7:00pm-9:00pm Stay tuned for more information!
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FAMILY CAMP OUT ON THE EAST LAWN on page 5
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TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) Call to Make a Reservation; Cocktails by Chit; 6 Players Per Team; Country Club Casual
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DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT Five Farms Pool Complex • 7:30pm Bring the whole family to watch a movie while lounging in the pool under the stars! Complimentary Event! (Includes Popcorn) Additional Food & Beverage by Chit; Pool Attire
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WINE SOCIETY Five Farms • 6:30pm-8:00pm Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members Additional Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
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FRIDAY POOL PARTY: HAWAIIAN LUAU Five Farms Pool Complex • 6:00pm-9:00pm Adults $30++ | Children (4-12) $20++* Live music & buffet Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire; Limited Snack Bar Available; Cancellation Policy Does Not Apply
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Five Farms East Lawn • 6:00pm-10:00pm Adult Members $80++| Adult Guests $95++ Children (4-12) $50++* | Additional $50++ per person (Ages 21+) for unlimited alcoholic beverages $15++ added to all ticket prices after June 1 Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual; 50% Non-refundable
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LABOR DAY AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex 1:30pm-3:30pm & 5:30pm-7:30pm Adults $25++ | Children (4-12) $15++* Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire; Limited Snack Bar; COVID-19 Pool Guidelines Apply
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FALL PLANTERS WORKSHOP Five Farms • 10:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:00pm $130++ (One glass of wine included) Country Club Casual; Cocktails by Chit; 100% Non-refundable
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CARS, COFFEE, & CREPES Five Farms Parking Lot • 8:00am-10:00am Calling all car enthusiasts! Show off your prized four-wheeler or come and admire them! Complimentary Event (Complimentary Coffee!) Cocktails & Crepes by Chit; Country Club Casual; Car Registration Due by September 12
Canceling reservations 2 to 7 days prior to a Club social event results in a 50% charge of the original fee, while canceling within 48 hours results in a 100% charge, unless otherwise stated. | $++ Denotes tax & service fees
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FITNESS & WELLNESS
Group Exercise Schedule Please review our Phase II Group Exercise Guidelines located on the Club website under Fitness Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app) Without a registration, access will be denied for indoor classes
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
8:00am
Vinyasa Yoga ZOOM Class Vanessa 50 minutes
8:30am
7:00am
HIIT ZOOM Class Jessica 30 minutes
Strength & Burn Group Exercise Studio Jessica 50 minutes
Strength & Burn 8:15am Outdoor Class Jessica 50 minutes
Vinyasa Yoga ZOOM Class Vanessa 50 minutes
Strength & Burn 8:15am Outdoor Class Jessica 50 minutes
TRX Fusion Group Exercise Studio Jessica 50 minutes Vinyasa Yoga 9:00am ZOOM Class Vanessa 50 minutes
Barre Fusion Group Exercise Studio Jessica 50 minutes
11:30am 5:00pm
Starts July 6 TRX Fusion Group Exercise Studio Kasey 50 minutes
Small Group Reformer Pilates & Advance Jump Boards/Tramp* Group Exercise Studio Kasey 60 minutes
6:30pm
Starts July 9 Small Group Reformer Pilates* Group Exercise Studio Vanessa 60 minutes
Alignment Yoga* Outdoor Class Rebecca 60 minutes
Alignment Yoga for Golfers* Group Exercise Studio Rebecca 90 minutes
Small Group Reformer Pilates (Golf Specific)* Group Exercise Studio Kasey 60 minutes
CLASS FEES $13 per class (50 minutes) | $10 per class (30 minutes) $75 Monthly Unlimited Group Exercise Classes
FRIDAY
HIIT ZOOM Class Jessica 30 minutes
Starts July 7 Small Group Reformer Pilates & Beginner Jump Boards/Tramp* Group Exercise Studio Vanessa 60 minutes
9:45am
THURSDAY
*SPECIALTY CLASSES Small Group Reformer/Alignment Yoga $18 per class (60 minutes) | $23 per class (90 minutes) These classes are NOT part of the Unlimited Group Exercise classes
Monthly Unlimited Classes: Must be purchased in advance of the month and renewed the same way. Non-refundable. Please contact Janine Rich-Scarlett, Director of Fitness & Wellness to sign up for the Monthly Unlimited Class option at jrich@bcc1898.com 6
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Group Exercise Class Descriptions Not sure which classes to attend? Read up on what your BCC Fitness & Wellness team has in store for you this season!
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES (50 MINUTES) Barre Fusion This class incorporates core conditioning, Pilates, yoga, and stretching. The technique infuses a warmup, weights, and exercises at the barre targeting your seat, thighs, and core. If you want to develop a long, lean appearance, a strong core, and improve your range of motion, then this class is for you! TRX Fusion Lengthen, strengthen, and balance the body with blending TRX training and weights for physique harmony. All levels welcomed; modifications will be available. HIIT (30-Minute Express Class) Perform multiple intervals of cardio and weight training transitioning through stations.
Strength & Burn This HIIT workout will have you performing a variety of exercises to achieve strength, endurance, and cardio conditioning, while targeting core muscles. Vinyasa Yoga Vinyasa is a flowing style of yoga that links breathing with movement by emphasizing gentle stretching and strengthening of the body, relaxation of the mind, and improvement in coordination, balance, and alignment. Focus is placed on inhaling and exhaling while moving from one pose to the next. All levels are welcome.
SPECIALTY CLASS (60 MINUTES/90 MINUTES) Small Group Reformer Pilates – 60 Minutes Using the fundamentals of Mat Pilates, this spring-loaded apparatus will take your Pilates training to the next level. The smooth-gliding carriage utilizes various levels of resistance to aid in the improvement of balance, alignment, and increase muscle tone. No prior Pilates experience required! Reformer Pilates can also be a great first step in incorporating Pilates into your workout or rehabilitation routine. • Jumpboard/Tramp: Provides cardiovascular training to class • Reformer for Golfers: Improve mobility, core strength with golf focused movements
Alignment Yoga – 60 Minutes This class offers all of this through the progression of postures with healthy alignment, meditation, to calm the mind, and an exploration of the power of the authentic breath. Relax, renew, and explore in a supportive environment. Alignment Yoga For Golfers - 90 Minutes Hit longer drives, stay focused on the course, and lower your score with yoga designed for Golfers. Benefits of this class; reduce lower back pain, improve core strength (results in less strain on the lower back), calm and focused mind to enter the peak performance zone, improve flexibility, strength, reduce the risk of injury and recovery time, improve balance and coordination to gain more effective club control.
PRIVATE WELLNESS SESSIONS Private Reformer Pilates For private lessons, please contact Kasey at kjenkins@bcc1898.com or Vanessa at vobrey@bcc1898.com to schedule your session; fees can be found on the BCC website Using the fundamentals of Mat Pilates, this spring-loaded apparatus will take your Pilates training to the next level. The smoothgliding carriage utilizes various levels of resistance to aid in the improvement of balance, alignment, and increase muscle tone. A personalized session to meet your needs. Reformer Pilates can also be a great first step in incorporating Pilates into your workout or rehabilitation routine. No prior Pilates experience required!
Alignment Yoga For private lessons, please contact Rebecca at rprinten@bcc1898. com to schedule your session; fees can be found on the BCC website Maybe we have aches or pains in the physical body, maybe we desire more patience or to become aware of our thoughts. Alignment Yoga offers all of this through the progression of postures with healthy alignment, meditation, to calm the mind, and an exploration of the power of the authentic breath. Relax, renew, and explore in a supportive environment. No prior yoga experience needed.
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GOLF
THIS JULY on the GREENS INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS Bunker Clinic Saturday, July 4 | 2:30pm-4:00pm Joanna will demonstrate the proper setup and technique for bunker play including, short and long distances, plugged lies, and more! $50 (Maximum 8 participants) Practice like the Pros Exhibition Thursday, July 9 | 6:00pm-7:00pm During this complimentary exhibition, Pat, Joanna, and a BCC Fitness Coach will show you how to properly warm-up and will demonstrate how to properly execute some of the most important shots in golf. Complimentary! (Maximum 10 participants) Shot Shaping 101 Wednesday, July 15 | 5:30pm-6:30pm Pat and Joanna will teach you how to control your trajectory and curve shots on command! $60 (Maximum 10 participants)
GENTLEMEN’S EVENTS Gentlemen's Twilight League Tuesdays | July 7, 14, 21, 28 5:30pm Shotgun Club Championship Qualifier: July 18, 19 Championship: July 24, 25, 26 8
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Father-Son Tournament Thursday, July 30 Rosson Cup July 31 & August 1-2
GOLF
WOMEN’S EVENTS Women’s 18-Hole League July 1 – Medalist July 8 – President’s Cup Qualifier July 9 – President’s Cup Round 1 July 10-14 – President’s Cup Round 2 July 15 – President’s Cup Finals July 18 & 19 – Club Championship Rounds 1 & 2 July 22, 29 – Play Days July 25 – Club Championship Finals First Flight & Up July 26 – Club Championship Finals Championship Flight
Ladies’ 9-Hole League July 7 – Fun First Tuesday July 14 – Club Championship Round 1 July 21 – Club Championship Round 2 July 26 – Club Championship Finals Championship Flight July 28 – Club Championship Finals First Flight & up Ladies’ Twilight League Thursdays | July 2, 9, 23, 30 | 5:00pm Shotgun Ladies’ Rock the Range Thursdays, July 2 & 23 | 4:00pm-5:30pm Joanna and Katie will walk the range and serve up swing tips to the ladies warming up for Twilight or just looking for some swing assistance. There will be music and cocktails by chit. Couples 9 & Dine Friday, July 10 | 5:30pm Shotgun
Reluctant Ladies Wednesdays, July 1 | 2:30pm-4:00pm Mondays, July 6 & 20 | 1:30pm-3:00pm Tuesdays, July 14 & 28 | 5:30pm-7:00pm Thursday, July 23 | 12:00pm-1:30pm
Non gol f Members Welcome !
Golf clubs available. Minimum 3-8 participants. Project 9 Thursday, July 2 | 12:00pm-1:30pm Tuesdays, July 7 & 21 | 5:30pm-7:00pm Mondays, July 13 & 27 | 1:30pm-3:00pm Wednesday, July 15 | 2:30pm-4:00pm From 25 to 150 yards, learn how to reduce the strokes where they really count. Graduate your yardage when you can score a 9 (3 on each hole). Minimum 3-8 participants.
JUNIORS Junior Club Championship Saturday, July 11 | 11:00am
Future Golfers Sundays | July 5, 12 | 3:00pm-3:30pm
PGA Junior League League begins mid-August | Register by July 1
Summer Junior Golf School Tuesday-Thursday | 3:00pm-5:00pm Week 1: July 7-9 Ages 14-16 Week 2: July 14-16 Ages 12-13 Week 3: July 21-23 Ages 10-11 Week 4: July 28-30 Ages 8-9
Junior Play Days July 15, 22, 24, 28 | Mornings, Time TBD Girls Only Clinic Saturday, July 25 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
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GROUNDS
GREENKEEPER'S UPDATE By Tim Kennelly, CGCS, Head Greenkeeper Golf courses are often judged on the quality of their putting greens because they play such a significant role in the game of golf. The slightest imperfection in a putting green can cause a golf ball to veer off its intended line and miss the hole. As such, our maintenance staff spends a great deal of energy and resources trying to produce smooth and consistent putting surfaces. However, their efforts can quickly be undermined when ball marks go unrepaired.
The Key to Better Greens The proper technique for repairing ball marks is quite simple and requires only a few seconds of effort: 1. Insert any pointed tool at a 45-degree angle behind the ball mark and gently push the top of the tool toward the center of the ball mark 2. Continue working around the ball mark, pushing the surrounding turf in toward the center 3. Afterward, tamp the area down with your putter Please follow the Golden Rule for divot recovery to ensure our fairways remain in top condition throughout the summer stress months: • A divot large enough for the golfer to replace should be replaced • Every divot not replaced has no chance of survival. This is the best opportunity we have for recovery from divots since recovery from our seed mix will be non-existent until cooler nights and more favorable temperatures return in the fall months 10
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High heat and humidity has returned to the Mid-Atlantic area as we begin the dog days of summer. As such, with increased soil temperatures, the root systems on the cool season playing surfaces (bentgrass/ryegrass/tall fescue) naturally reduce, and the turf goes under stress rather rapidly under certain weather conditions. When this happens, to ensure our courses are in top condition, staff will apply light applications of water during the hottest parts of the day (10:00am-6:00pm) to ensure the survival of the turf under stress. If you encounter staff members on the courses while you are playing, please do not hit from the tee, or to the green, until they are completely out of the way. If a staff member is unaware of your presence, please alert them prior to playing your shot as the safety of our staff is and should be of utmost importance. We thank you for your patience, courtesy, and consideration for our staff at all times. On our larger irrigated areas, one would expect we would solely use the sprinklers from the automated irrigation systems to water the turf throughout the facility. In 1990, the irrigation system was installed on the West Course and in 2006 the water management system was installed on the East Course. Irrigation systems continue to become more sophisticated with the goal being to precisely manage water for maximum efficiency and create better playing conditions and healthier turf. Despite this, no irrigation system distributes water perfectly, nor can it account for all the surface irregularities, playing area contours (high versus low spots), or localized soil conditions and various microclimates. When it comes to turf under stress and applying the correct amount of water exactly where it is needed, there is no substitute for a trained staff member with a hose. While using sprinklers to water small stressed areas will keep our staff out of harm’s way, much of the area that is watered does not need it and this only wastes water and creates playability and turf health issues.
GROUNDS
Every year, around the middle week of April, we observe the arrival of the Purple Martin Scouts, who return to their nesting sites at Five Farms. These birds spend the summer nesting in the boxes that are erected throughout the East Course. In September, they leave and migrate to South America. These birds are beneficial since they eat a large number of insects (up to 1,500 per day) such as beetles, mosquitoes, grasshoppers, and flies.
Finally, July marks the return of insects hovering around the bunkers on both the East and West courses as well as the chipping green area. These are cicada killer wasps that burrow in the side of the bunker banks. While these wasps have stingers that are used to inject venom into the cicada, they are not aggressive to humans and are not viewed as a threat. â—†
Then SYCAMORE ANTHRACNOSE:
Then & Now
by Cathy Wagner, CPH, Director of Horticulture
Back in May, you might have noticed that Sycamores all around the Baltimore area looked like they had taken a sudden turn for the worse, just as their neighboring trees were starting to look really full and lush. This temporary defoliation is caused by Sycamore Anthracnose, a fungal infection that favors the cool, wet weather of spring. It is typical to see some symptoms every year. With unseasonably warm temperatures in March, followed by prolonged cool weather in April and late frosts in May, weather like we had this past spring exacerbated the situation. Though the symptoms are severe and can include shoot dieback, branch cankers, and necrotic spots on leaves, the disease rarely affects the long-term health of otherwise healthy, mature trees. For this reason, though the trees are temporarily unsightly, we do not feel it is worth investing in the preventative fungicide treatments that are available. Most years, the damage is not as drastic as it was this year. Even so, as temperatures warmed in June and rains abated, new leaves emerged to replace those that were lost. When you look around the courses now, the trees show almost no sign of what occurred just a few short months ago. â—†
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PRIVATE EVENTS
Easy Holiday Cocktail Winter Sun Margarita 11/2 oz Silver Tequila 13/4 oz Grapefruit Juice 3/4 of a Lime, Squeezed 1/2 oz Aperol 1/2 oz Honey Syrup Squeeze the lime into the shaker and add the other ingredients. Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass or margarita glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Christmas in
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Plan Your Holiday Today! December dates are filling up quickly, so be sure to book early for your corporate outings and family gatherings. Spaces like the Bowling Alley and the Library at Roland Park are perfect settings for the most intimate celebrations.
Bowling Lanes
A fun optional garnish, rim the glass with Hawaiian black lava salt as an eye-popping garnish to contrast the scarlet red margarita in the glass.
Honey Syrup
Measure 1 cup honey and pour into a saucepan with 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer while stirring. Turn off the heat and let cool before using. Keep refrigerated up to one month.
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Contact the Events Team to reserve a room for your holiday party at events@bcc1898.com
RACQUETS
R REGISTE NOW FOR THE E H HIT OF TER! SUMM
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Presort Standard U.S. Postage Roland Park Five Farms 4712 Club Road 11500 Mays Chapel Road Baltimore, Md 21210 Lutherville, Md 21093 www.bcc1898.com | 410.889.4400
MAIN NUMBERS
Fitness Center RP 410.554.8001 x1307 FF 410.554.8017 Golf House: 410.561.3381 Tennis House: 410.889.4474 Racquets Pro Shop: 410.467.1208
DINING HOURS
Lunch: 11:00am-3:00pm Dinner: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday: 5:00pm-9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm-9:30pm
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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