Membership Magazine June 2020
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
CONTENTS 1 Great People Make Favorite Places 2 Membership 3 À la Carte Dining 4 Fitness & Wellness 5 Club Events 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
June 2 - Drive-In Movie
14 - DIY for Dad
4 - Wine Society: Spanish Wine
17 - Trivia Night
5 - Virtual Magic Show
21 - Father's Day Dinner
7 - BCC Graduation Celebration
22 - BCC Summer Camp: Week 1
10 - Duckhorn Winery Experience
26 - Friday Night Pool Party: Country Hoedown
11 - Virtual Comedy Show 12 - Friday Night Pool Party: Korean BBQ
26-27 - Family Camp Out
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
July 4 - July 4th BBQ at the Pool
15 - Trivia Night
6 - BCC Summer Camp: Week 2
16 - Heitz Winery Experience
11 - Mommy & Me: Swim Series Begins
20 - BCC Summer Camp: Week 4
13 - BCC Summer Camp: Week 3
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
24 - Friday Night Pool Party: Peruvian Night
August 6 - Wine Society: Rosé
24 - BCC Summer Camp: Week 5
19 - Trivia Night
28 - Dive-In Movie Night
21 - Friday Night Pool Party: Retro Diner Group Cards and Mah Jongg available at 9:00am, Tuesday-Thursday at the open clubhouse.
ON THE COVER A golfer at our 62nd Annual Gentlemen's Member Guest Golf InvitationalJune 2019
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 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 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 Year 2019
Bryan Narer, Facilities Technician & Bowling Mechanic Bryan has worked at BCC for the past eight years. During this time, he has shown to be an exceptional staff member with a dynamic skill set and intellectual demeanor who has proven to be an invaluable part of our Club's operations. He can solve almost any maintenance issue and always improves every situation. From welding shattered thousand-dollar gaslights back together to tackling plumbing, carpentry, and masonry work, he always completes his tasks with the highest craftsmanship. Bryan constantly comes up with impactful ideas and is incredibly responsive to all issues that need to be addressed. He assists without solicitation and has custom built numerous pieces of service equipment and devices for Food & Beverage operations. Congratulations to Bryan and we are so grateful for his hard work and dedication to BCC!
Staff Member of the Month FEBRUARY
Rosa Portillo De Guevra, Facilities Technician & Greenkeeper Rosa worked diligently touching up and fixing all of our Five Farms clubhouse furniture this past winter while the clubhouse was closed. She also touched up and painted numerous areas throughout our Roland Park clubhouse. Rosa never stops working hard and always has a smile on her face. She is a great team player and is an absolute joy to work with. Whether she is working with our Grounds Maintenance team or Engineering team, she is a reliable staff member who is detail oriented and accepts any task. Rosa embodies our Simple Truth here at BCC!
Exceptional Leadership Award Taylor Suehle, Purchasing & Culinary Services Manager Taylor is the back bone of the Culinary department. She takes care of all the tedious tasks for us such as ordering, payroll, costing etc. She also does a lot for the whole Club in general. Not only does she never say "no" and always does more than she is required to, we have never met a person with such a good heart. She is the definition of “Great People Make Favorites Places.�
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MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
Dr. Karen Beasley
Mr. John Holtzman
Mr. Scott Fritze
Mr. Kevin Landolphi
Mr. Christian Montgomery
Ms. Jenny Putnam
Mr. Patrick Owen, Jr.
Mr. Jeffrey Paxson
Mrs. Mary Paxson
Mr. John Shmerler
Mrs. Laura Shmerler
Mr. Robert Siegfried, Jr.
Not Pictured: Mr. Ben Shmerler
PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP The following prospective members were posted for membership in the Club at the May 12, 2020 virtual meeting of the Membership Committee. Proposed
Proposer
Ms. Carmel Gambacorta Mr. Brady Sack Miss Colleen Sack Dr. Daniel Sack Mrs. Kathy Sack Mr. Michael Sack Mr. Ryan Siegler
Mr. Gregory Johnston Mr. Brian “Coach” Sheahan Mr. Brian “Coach” Sheahan Mr. Brian “Coach” Sheahan Mr. Brian “Coach” Sheahan Mr. Brian “Coach” Sheahan Mr. Nicholas Smearman
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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.
Water & Whiskey:
À LA CARTE DINING
THE PERFECT BCC MANHATTAN & OLD FAHSIONED By Patrick Owens, Beverage Manager
Recently, I tasked our bartenders with creating the perfect BCC Manhattan. Most importantly, I stressed to them we only need to create this perfect cocktail once; then we will figure out how to serve it countless times with consistency. A monumental task for any bartending team. When you make a cocktail at home you pour your liquors over the ice, stir, and pour into the glass. Ice serves many functions in your cocktail. Beyond chilling the drink, the ice melts and dilutes the spirits with water. This makes the entire concoction more than just palatable. The dilution brings the balance of sugars, acids, astringents, and spirits into focus. The dilution provides a clear picture, a glimpse into the mind of the artist behind the craft.
“We can make sure every cocktail, every time, is perfectly proportioned, mixed, and diluted.” To create 200 perfect cocktails every day, we must take out the inconsistent factor of melting ice and focus on pure water. We measure in very precise milliliters the amount of houseaged Woodford Reserve bourbon, Carpano Antica Vermouth, angostura bitters, and water. By doing this we can make sure every cocktail, every time, is perfectly proportioned, mixed, and diluted. Now, when any
member asks for our BCC Manhattan, a bartender takes only 10 seconds to pour from a chilled bottled of the batched Manhattan into a bespoke glass, adorned with a large 2.25” ice cube and three Fabbri Italian amarena cherries.
“The journey of the cocktail begins strong and with bite.” And the water? We pull it from a special machine that filters out dirt and particulate before using ultraviolet light and reverse osmosis to remove bacteria and mineral solutes from the water. This water makes our cocktails as pure and clean as possible. Once we had dialed in the perfect ratio of ingredients, we decided we could not stop there-we now had to make the perfect Old Fashioned. When deciding on the bourbon we leaned on Elijah Craig 94-proof Small Batch because of its inherent touch of sweetness and warming vanilla when enjoyed over ice. To this we added housemade demerara gomme syrup (also known as Sugar in the Raw), Fabbri amarena cherry syrup, a housemade concoction of bitters constructed with toasted cacao nibs, West Indies bay leaf from
Grenada, and fresh spring figs. After two hours of deliberation, we made 15 sample recipes until we dialed in the exact ratio of each ingredient to craft the now perfect BCC Signature Old Fashioned. Both cocktails are precisely crafted to be poured over ice, so that the journey of the cocktail begins strong and with bite. It eases the imbiber into the experience. As the ice softens the beverage, it becomes sharper and more focused, with the balance of sugars, acids, astringents, and spirits coming together to create a most satisfying concoction. Five to 10 minutes into the experience, the drink has become dangerously quaffable. Simply gulpable, chuggable, and irresistible. ◆
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FITNESS & WELLNESS
Do you need a reset?
Register for our BCC Resets Together program! Whether you are trying to lose weight, gain energy, eliminate toxins, or just feel better, the program will be a great way to start. Certified Health and Life Coach Vanessa O'Brey will be guiding you through the journey to a healthier you!
During this experience, you will be connecting with Vanessa live on ZOOM. She will guide you through a gentle, whole food program that has helped many achieve the benefits listed above. We are committed to making this experience as simple, stress-free, and fun as possible.
Why do you need a reset? Here are some of the benefits: • Shed excess weight • Boost your energy • Enhance your body’s ability to mobilize and excrete toxins • Reduce and eliminate food cravings • Experience deeper sleep • Get clearer skin • Improve digestion and discover food sensitivities • Happier mood and mental clarity During your 14-day reset, you will start with strict, clean eating for seven days: Gluten
Red Meat
Alcohol
Fruits
Whole Grains
Dairy
Coffee
Soda
Vegetables
Healthy Fats
HEALTH & LIFESTYLE INVESTMENT: $49 (A $99 Value) This program includes a guide with daily meal plans, shopping list, recipes, and more, as well as tools to keep track of your goals and weekly coaching sessions with Q&As. Jumpstart your health journey today and get one free one-on-one coaching session with Vanessa! To register for BCC Resets Together, contact Vanessa O'Brey at vobrey@bcc1898.com | Maximum of 10 Participants 4
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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
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 will be hosted virtually Events with this symbol
Due to the current fluid environment, we are prepared to keep as much normalcy as possible and will bring BCC to you virtually where and when we can!
June 2
DRIVE-IN MOVIE Five Farms Staff Parking Lot • 8:30pm Watch Back to the Future on the big screen! $25++ Per Vehicle (Includes popcorn and candy for four; Additional can be purchased by chit) Cocktails & Mocktails by Chit
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WINE SOCIETY: SPANISH WINE
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VIRTUAL MAGIC SHOW
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BCC GRADUATION CELEBRATION Coronavirus may have put a damper on traditional commencements, but BCC wants to help you celebrate! Whether you're graduating from middle school, high school, or college...It's time to celebrate!
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Contact Heather Miller at hmiller@bcc1898.com for more information. DUCKHORN WINERY EXPERIENCE Zoom • 7:00pm Explore the many branches of the Duckhorn Winery family. $40++ Per Person (Includes tasting of five wines accompanied by hors d'oeuvres) Register by June 6 at 3:00pm; Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Pickup: June 10 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Golf Circle
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VIRTUAL COMEDY SHOW
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FRIDAY NIGHT POOL PARTY: KOREAN BBQ 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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DIY FOR DAD
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TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) Cocktails by Chit; 10 Players Per Team; Country Club Casual
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FATHER'S DAY DINNER Five Farms • 5:00pm-9:00pm Complimentary lobster tail or filet for all dads! Live music, buffet dinner, and outdoor games! Adults $45++ | Children (4-12) $20++* Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual; Sole Dining Option; Additional Lobster Tail or Filet by Chit
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Don't forget to submit a note and/or photos for your graduate to read in our digital BCC's Class of 2020 Yearbook!
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22-26 BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 1 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 26
FRIDAY NIGHT 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
26-27 FAMILY CAMP OUT ON THE EAST LAWN Five Farms East Lawn 6/26 8:00pm-6/27 9:00am Adults $55++ | Children (4-12) $40++ Tent Rental $100++ Bringing your own tent? Setup starts 6/26 at 4:00pm Bring a Sleeping Bag & Pillow; Tent Fee Nonrefundable; Country Club Casual (Relaxed Attire After Hours); Cocktails by Chit; Rain Date: 8/21-22
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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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 will be hosted virtually Events with this symbol
Due to the current fluid environment, we are prepared to keep as much normalcy as possible and will bring BCC to you virtually where and when we can!
July
Our annual Independece Day Celebration has been postponed to September 6, 2020 due to COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions. 2
AMERICAN WINES Zoom • 6:30pm A specialty wine class with Beverage Manager Patrick Owens about unique wines and the American spirit. $30++ Per Person Register by June 29 at 2:00pm; Pickup: July 2 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Golf Circle
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JULY 4TH BBQ AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex • 10:00am-8:00pm Buffet Opens at 11:00am Adults $25++ | Children (4-12) $15++* Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire; Sole Dining Option; Cancellation Policy Does Not Apply
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BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 2 See page 5 for details
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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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TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) Cocktails by Chit; 10 Players Per Team; Country Club Casual
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HEITZ WINERY EXPERIENCE Zoom • 7:00pm Taste through the storied vineyards of Heitz Cellars and take a trip through the history of Napa Valley and the Renaissance of American winemaking. $50++ Per Person (Includes tasting and hors d'oeuvres) Register by July 13 at 2:00pm; Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Pickup: July 16 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Golf Circle
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FRIDAY NIGHT POOL PARTY: PERUVIAN PARADISE 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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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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TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) Cocktails by Chit; 10 Players Per Team; Country Club Casual
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FRIDAY NIGHT POOL PARTY: RETRO DINER Five Farms Pool Complex • 6:00pm-9:00pm Adults $30++ | Children (4-12) $20++* June 2020
Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire; Limited Snack Bar Available; Cancellation Policy Does Not Apply 24-28 BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 5 See page 5 for details 28
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; Pool Attire
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
CLUB EVENTS
L A U T R VI
C I G MA RBY O C Y N N E WITH D
Friday, June 5 7:00pm | Zoom
$20++ per family Treat Bag included
RSVP: Club Calendar | Zoom link sent prior to event Treat Bag pickup June 5 3:00pm-5:00pm at the Golf Circle
D-I-Y for Dad
Sunday, June 14 Five Farms | 1:00pm-3:00pm
All Age s Welcom e!
This Father’s Day, give a one-of-a-kind gift created by you! Surprise your dad or grandpa Ideal for age s 3-12 with a special present that only you could make.
$15++ per gift All supplies & gift wrapping included!
Shh!
His gift is a surprise!
RSVP: Club Calendar | Cancellation Policy Applies | Country Club Casual For more information contact Heather Miller at hmiller@gmail.com
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GOLF
REASONS YOUR CHILD
SHOULD PLAY GOLF By Danny Murphy, Junior Golf Leader
At BCC we strive to bring the best instruction to our juniors in more ways than one. We want them to succeed and have fun, but at the same time learn life lessons. Golf gives us a space where we can teach them not only to be a great golfer, but also grow as young men and women in a safe environment. We cannot wait to have some fun this summer with all of the activities we have planned. â—†
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GET THEM OUTDOORS
Golf gets your child to go outdoors, and away from electronics for a couple of hours. Let them enjoy nature and get them to move around while enjoying a game they can play for life. STAY FIT
Golf is a physical game that requires walking and athletic motions for a couple of hours. It keeps them active and helps to build strength in a developing junior. FAIL FABULOUSLY
We all make mistakes. It is a large part of being human. Every shot they will come across on the course will present an opportunity for them to hit a terrible shot. Let your child learn about failure and disappointment in a supportive environment. ACHIEVE SUCCESS
New golfers will face many failures when first starting out but eventually they will start to overcome those challenges with success. Golf gives us many chances to overcome disaster and develop a positive attitude.
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ETIQUETTE
Children are expected to dress and act properly, respect the rules, and behave like young men and women when on the golf course. They learn how to introduce themselves to other players and behave in a proper manner. June 2020
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VALUABLE FAMILY TIME
Being able to spend two to four hours on a golf course with family is precious time. That time together can lead to meaningful conversations and memories for life. COMPETITION
Friendly competition is fun, especially when playing against a close friend or family member. From putting competitions, to match play on the course, there’s a multitude of fun friendly competitions to participate in. OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
Golf is a game that loves to give us challenges. From the hazards to the lipped out putts, there will always be challenges on the course. We learn to accept the challenges golf throws at us, just like in life, and adapt so we can succeed. HONESTY & VALUES
Golf teaches everyone to be honest when keeping score and to call yourself on rules violations. Very few sports are self-refereed like golf is, but learning at a young age how important honesty and values are can be extremely beneficial in long-term development. FUN & FRIENDS
Golf is made to be played with friends and family. In the end golf is a sport and sports are meant for us to enjoy and have fun with. Friendships can last a lifetime with golf by their side.
GOLF
SAVE THE DATE June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 3, 10, 17, 24 4, 11, 18 13 23, 30 25 26 27, 28 30
Ladies' 9-Hole Women's 18-Hole Ladies' Twilight Gentlemen's President's Cup Gentlemen's Twilight Gentlemen's Guest Day 9 & Dine Gentlemen's Stroke Play Ladies' 9-Hole Medalist
July 1 2, 9, 23, 30 7 7, 14, 21, 28 8 9, 14, 15 10 11 14, 21, 26, 28
Women's 18-Hole Medalist Ladies' Twilight Ladies' 9-Hole Gentlemen's Twilight Women's 18-Hole President's Cup Qualifier Women's 18-Hole President's Cup Rnd 1, 2 & Finals 9 & Dine Junior Club Championship Ladies' 9-Hole Club Championship
18, 19 18, 19, 25, 26 22, 29 24-26 30 31-August 2
Gentlemen's Club Championship Qualifier Women's 18-Hole Club Championship Women's 18-Hole Gentlemen's Club Championship Father/Son Tournament Rosson Cup
August 1-2 1 4, 11, 18 5, 12, 19 6, 13, 27 7 13 13 15 20 21 25 26 29
Rosson Cup Parent/Child Tournament Ladies' 9-Hole Women's 18-Hole Ladies' Twilight Women's 18-Hole Interclub Pro-Junior Tillinghast Cup Draw Party Tillinghast Cup 9 & Dine Ladies' 9-Hole Interclub Ladies' 9-Hole Black & Gold Tournament Women's 18-Hole Spring Handicap Mixed Member-Guest
Saturday, June 13 Five Farms East Course Consecutive Tee Times
8:00am-11:30am
Lunch Served on Course Awards Following Play Format 18-Hole Stroke Play, 95% Handicap; better ball gross and net of partners Points Available (gross & net) 1st Place – 300 2nd Place – 200 3rd Place – 100 Payouts for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
$55
Per Player Registration Opens Monday, May 25 at 9:00am Limited to First 56 Members RSVP: Golf Calendar | Cancellation Policy Applies | Golf Attire
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GROUNDS
...we are committed to preserving and protecting the American Elm trees... GREENKEEPER'S UPDATE By Tim Kennelly, CGCS, Head Greenkeeper As you know, the Club has been working diligently on the Lifestyle Facilities Master Plan and has hosted numerous focus groups and Town Hall Meetings this spring. Throughout the process, Club leadership has made it very clear that we are committed to preserving and protecting the American Elm trees between the clubhouse and adjacent putting green. In early February, Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI) was hired to provide an assessment of the trees and determine their suitability through the proposed renovations and clubhouse expansions. We were recommended to WSSI by Carroll Tree Service, who has cared for our existing Elm trees for numerous years and has a working relationship with their Senior Urban Forester Chris Cowles and Certified Arborist Cene Ketcham. They have worked together on numerous tree preservation projects starting at Johns Hopkins University and recently completed a successful tree restoration project on the North Lawn at The White House. Also, Carroll Tree completed the iconic Elm tree work in Washington, DC with the completion of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Revitalization Project. They have completed their findings and the report and recommendations have been submitted to leadership for review. Here is a summary of the Tree Inventory and GPR Root Investigation Study Report: The trees were found to be in generally good health, and roots were mapped at various depths around each tree, 10
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under the bluestone, and in the grass outside the Tap Room. Though root density varied between the trees, most were found to have good density, primarily in the upper 12� range. There was a surprising quantity of deep roots detected under the existing bluestone patio, which will likely need to be verified as we are determining the location for footers, etc. Mr. Cowles and his team are confident that with their recommendations, the preservation of these trees should be possible throughout construction and for the foreseeable future, within the limits enumerated in the GPR report. The Club is committed to the preservation of the American Elm trees at the clubhouse and regardless of how the Master Plan timeline is affected by COVID-19, there are some proactive and immediate steps that should be taken to improve the overall health and vigor of the trees. Questions have been asked, but unfortunately planting any type of ground covers in the mulch area to improve aesthetics or prevent the washing of the mulch during and after storms is not an option since additional plantings will compete for available water and nutrients of the existing elm trees. Our team will be placing stone in between the trees as step-ways from the clubhouse to the putting green areas. As always, please feel free to contact me or Cathy Wagner if you have any questions or concerns regarding this work. ◆
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Club leadership approved the following measures while the courses were closed: Increase Root Density with Mulch Layer Converting the area under the Elm trees to mulch from the edge of the brick walkway to a minimum of 20’ beyond the tree trunks. This mulch layer will increase root density and bolster overall tree health in preparation for construction and potential root loss. As part of the overall Elm Preservation Plan, this mulch will be kept in place for the natural life of the trees.
Install Drip Irrigation Tree and grass plants have vastly different water and irrigation requirements. Our team will install drip irrigation underneath the entire mulch panel to apply water as needed to the CRZ (Critical Root Zone).
Increase Drainage with Vertical Mulching This method utilizes our team, along with Carroll Tree, to excavate small diameter (2-3�) vertical holes with an air tool in a selected pattern to fracture, de-compact, and blend the different soil types identified in the WSSI report. The holes will be backfilled with a special blend of biochar and compost to increase drainage, while improving aeration for the trees' roots to thrive.
Enrich the Soil
In addition to mulching and watering, Carroll Tree will be injecting biostmulant directly in the soil as part of our overall Stress Reduction Measures to improve tree and soil health. This formulation of beneficial micronutrients and rhizosphere bacteria work with microorganisms already present in the soil to facilitate the uptake of nutrients. These materials have been very effective for our American Elm trees that have experienced significant stress in the past. 11
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RACQUETS
BACK BETTER THAN EVER! Racquets Enthusiasts, I hope everyone is well and enjoying the warm weather. It has been so special seeing all of you on the tennis and pickleball courts. We could not be more excited to welcome you home and we will continue to add new and exciting programs as our guidelines change. I want to assure everyone we are doing everything possible to make this our best season yet! We have made some updates to the facility. The fence behind courts 4-7 were replaced and new windscreens are being added. The courts themselves are playing incredible. We have a phased approach to reopening all parts of our racquets programs that we continue to work through in order to keep all of our members and staff safe while enjoying our beautiful Club. Our goal is to get everyone back to the courts safely and securely while still offering incredible programs, clinics and special events for the whole family. We have summer tennis and pickleball camps for the kids ready to start immediately once state and local guidelines allow. In the instance they are not given the green light we will be opening two hour junior clinics twice a day every
day-one way or another we will have programming available for the whole family. Finally, we have made it a priority to offer junior clinics in conjunction with all adult clinics to help with family scheduling and provide fun for the whole family! As a reminder please note the tennis and pickleball courts will be limited to every other court. Lessons and clinics are limited in size to adhere to physical distancing guidelines and have been filling quickly. I would encourage everyone to reserve your spot ahead of time for the season. There will be no play without a reservation and please always remember to fill out your health questionnaire. This is going to be a great summer that will bring us all home to the place we love. If you have any questions on any of our racquet sports including squash please reach out to me anytime. Enjoy the beautiful weather and as always we will see you on the courts! â—†
Jarrett Chirico, USPTA, PTR, PPTA, PPR Director of Racquets
Due to COVID-19, the Club is monitoring all Executive Orders from Governor Hogan and our City and County Executives. We will ensure all changes are communicated as quickly as possible and the necessary physical distancing guidelines are upheld.
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