Membership Magazine June 2021
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
CONTENTS 1
Great People Make Favorite Places
2
Membership & Archives
4
À la Carte Dining
5
Aquatics & Private Events
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Fitness & Wellness
8 Membership: The Journey to 1,825 10
Club Events
14 Golf 16 Grounds 17
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
Private Events & Racquets
EVENTS CALENDAR Virtual & In-person Event •
Complimentary Event
June 3 - Wine Society: Rosé
16 - Trivia Night
11 - Pizza & Karaoke at the Pool
20 - Father’s Day Dinner
13 - DIY for Dad
21 - Summer Camp: Wk 1 (Sold Out)
July 3 - Independence Day Celebration
19 - Summer Camp: Wk 3
4 - July 4th BBQ at the Pool
21 - Trivia Night
12 - Summer Camp: Wk 2
26 - Summer Camp: Wk 4 (Sold Out)
16 - Friday Pool Party: Jamaican Night
30 - Pizza at the Pool
6 - Dive-In Movie Night: Moana 13 - Friday Pool Party: Peruvian Night
14 - Jaws & Claws 16 - Summer Camp: Wk 5 (Sold Out) 18 - Trivia Night 20 - Pizza at the Pool
13 - Family Camp Out
ON THE COVER
Members enjoying The Adirondack Experience on our Five Farms East Lawn—May 2019 2
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The Admissions Committee (formerly the Membership 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: Timothy Bojanowski, Chair tim@zestsms.com | 443.465.2950 Sharon D. Credit sharoncredit@gmail.com | 410.303.6242 Candace D. Ellrich Candace.Domayer@gmail.com | 336.263.6370 Vikas Gupta vgupta@omegahealthcare.com | 571.225.8065 Gregory E. Johnston gregjohnston@outlook.com | 410.382.7798 Leanne R. Mohler leanne6408@comcast.net | 410.591.2786
August 5 - Wine Society: Southern Italian Wine
Martin P. Brunk, 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
John L. Tansey jtans@comcast.net | 443.904.3270 Matthew S. Thompson mthompson@lothorian.com | 410.935.9806
RECEPTION Roland Park 410.889.4400 Five Farms 410.252.6505 Hours Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm Monday 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-9:00pm
Great People Make Favorite 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. ◆
2020 Staff Member of the Year Jessica Klemm, Graphic Design Assistant
We congratulate Jess for being named 2020 Staff Member of the Year! She is a phenomenal member of the BCC Team and truly embodies our Core Four: Number 1: Do What’s Right, Not What’s Easy Jess is honest, dependable, and doesn’t hesitate to do what is asked of her. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she worked long hours to ensure our Communications Team created consistent, engaging content for our members. Number 2: Empowerment Through Opportunity When Jess is faced with a challenge, she is quick to brainstorm creative solutions or improve upon existing processes.
Number 3: Build Genuine Relationships Jess has learned so much in the last year, but she possesses a quality that cannot be taught—empathy. She doesn’t hesitate to help create a green folder story or assist other departments. Number 4: Be Extraordinary She is always eager to learn new skills. Most notably, after the departure of one of our team members, Jess did not hesitate to take on the responsibility of video editing with no prior experience. After taking an online course and watching YouTube tutorials, Jess now has the skill set of a seasoned video editor! Jess’ contributions to the Club are immeasurable and we are honored to celebrate all of her accomplishments!
March Staff Member of the Month
Kate Castor, Server and Banquet Captain We congratulate Kate for being named March Staff Member of the Month! She has been a crucial helping hand for our Food & Beverage Team by taking on the role as a Banquet Captain after learning the ins and outs of the position while she was a Server. Kate has also assisted with operational tasks, led events, and helped train fellow staff members—which is invaluable as we welcome our new summer season staff members! Her leadership skills, work ethic, and adaptability have made the Food & Beverage Team better as a whole.
Leadership Award Travis Peters, Director of Outside Services We congratulate Travis for receiving the Exceptional Leadership Award! Travis was promoted to Director of Outside Services in March 2021 and has already made a big impression on one of our members with his commitment to exceptional service. When a golf member requested new grips, Travis responded promptly and made the trip to Baltimore Golf. Unfortunately, the store did not have the color the member requested, and the member was unable to follow up with Travis with an alternative selection. So rather than leaving empty-handed, Travis made the executive decision to purchase a color that would match the member’s golf bag. The member was very impressed and appreciative of Travis’ attention to detail and good decision making. While this may be all in a day’s work for Travis, this level of service makes him a true leader and is a perfect example of why Great People Make Favorite Places. 1
MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME TO THE CLUB! New member bios can be viewed on our website under Membership.
Mrs. Kelsey R. Dietrich
Dr. Elizabeth Donahoo
Mr. Edward Donahoo
Mrs. Kelley Ehrlich
Mr. Donald Parr
Mrs. Melanie Parr
Mr. Jack W. Parr
Miss Kathryn K. Parr
Dr. Robert Redfield III
Mrs. Maura Smith
Mr. J. Conrad Buedel
April 12, 2021
Mr. Donald B. Scott, Sr.
May 5, 2021
Mr. Thomas Biddison, Jr.
May 9, 2021
CONDOLENCES Mrs. Dorothy S. Toohey
January 8, 2021
Mr. Bernard C. Trueschler April 7, 2021 former BCC member of 47 years Mr. Brendan Sweeney
PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP The following prospective members were posted for membership in the Club since the May 20, 2021 meeting of the Admissions Committee. Proposed
Proposer
Proposed
Proposer
Dr. Esen A. Akpek
Mrs. Laura Zois
Mr. B. Lee McGee
Mr. Mack McGee
Mr. Gregory L. Arbogast
Mr. Brian M. Sheahan
Mrs. Alicia L. McGee
Mr. Mack McGee
Mrs. Heather W. Arbogast
Mr. Brian M. Sheahan
Mrs. Alexa M. Mulieri
Mr. Michael Mulieri
Mr. Bryan L. Bradford
Mr. Edward A. Burchell, Jr.
Mr. Ian C. Pemberton
Mr. Andrew & Mrs. Daphne Bahl
Mrs. Margaret S. R. Bradford Mr. Edward A. Burchell, Jr.
Mrs. Katrina V. Pemberton
Mr. Andrew & Mrs. Daphne Bahl
Mr. Shawn P. Bryden
Mr. Kevin M. Nolan
Dr. Daniel V. Santos
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Shana Ward
Mrs. Kathleen M. N. Bryden Mr. Kevin M. Nolan
Dr. Susan K. Santos
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Shana Ward
Mr. Charles C. Deeley III
Mr. John R. Chabbott
Mr. Gonzalo R. Solis
Mrs. Sonia I. Byrnes
Mrs. Breahn Deeley
Mr. John R. Chabbott
Mrs. Grace M. Solis
Mrs. Sonia I. Byrnes
Mr. Dimetrius A. Hajimihalis Mr. Tyler D. Feeley
Mrs. Elizabeth F. Stieff
Mr. Clinton Stieff IV
Mr. Thomas Huber
Mr. John R. Chabbott
Mr. Joseph D. Walker
Mr. Patrick M. Regan
Mr. Adam M. Jacobs
Mrs. Lindsay Redfield
Mrs. Kathleen S. Walker
Mr. Patrick M. Regan
Mrs. Lindsey K. Jacobs
Mrs. Lindsay Redfield
Miss Mackenzie D. Walker
Mr. Patrick M. Regan
Mr. Jim Lim
Mr. Daniel R. Redfield
Miss Jacquelyn H. Walker
Mr. Patrick M. Regan
Mrs. Ann Lim
Mr. Daniel R. Redfield
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MEMBERSHIP
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS & BYLAWS RESOLUTIONS Please take a moment to review the latest BCC Constitution and Bylaws updates. To view the Club’s Bylaws in its entirety, go the Membership page of the website, then click Club Bylaws on the side bar. ◆ CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Updated verbiage is in red
ARTICLE II, GOVERNMENT, Section 1. The administration of the Club shall be vested in the Board of Governors of 12 Members who shall be selected as hereinafter provided. They shall elect from among themselves the Officers. ... upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the Club entitled to vote and who are present in person, by proxy, or virtually at an Annual Meeting of the membership or at a special meeting of the membership called to act upon such sale of the Club’s real property. ARTICLE III, ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Section 1. When the terms of office of the members of the Board of Governors expire each year and the vacancies thus caused shall be filled at each Annual Meeting of the Club by the election of the members to serve for three years. Section 2. ...The Secretary shall cause this list of names to be posted on the bulletin boards of the Club and/or electronically posted and to indicate by appropriate notation on ballots mailed and/or emailed to be sent to members those selected for nomination by the Nominating Committee. Section 6. When nominations for the Board of Governors are closed, the Board shall cause to be mailed and/or emailed to each member of the Club a printed list of the nominations, accompanied by a form of ballot which may be signed and returned to the Board at or before the election or submitted electronically. At the time of election, such ballot or electronic vote may be withdrawn by the member in person and an unsigned ballot substituted... Section 7. ...A governor who is serving in an Officer position may not extend his or her term more than one year beyond the three-year term limit in order to fulfill the Officer term... ARTICLE IV, CLUB MEETINGS AND VOTING Section 1. There shall be an Annual Meeting of the Club no later than the Monday before the Board of Governors meeting in May at such place and at such hour as the Board of Governors may appoint, with at least ten days’ notice on the bulletin boards and/or electronically being given. Section 2. The Board of Governors may call a special meeting of the Club by giving five days’ notice by mail and/or electronically... Section 3. At any meeting of the Club, 500 members, present either in person, proxy, or virtually, shall constitute a quorum. Section 4. Members may cast votes at the Annual Meetings or any Special Meeting by mail in ballot, in person, or electronically. ARTICLE VI, SUSPENSION, Section 2. ...said notice to be either personal, mailed, and/or emailed to the address(es) of the member as recorded on the books of the Club... ARTICLE VIII, AMENDMENTS The Constitution may be amended at any meeting of the Club by a majority vote of the members present, in person by proxy, virtually, or electronically provided a copy of the proposed amendment shall have been filed with the Board
BCC MONTHLY MEMORY
of Governors and a copy subscribed to by at least ten members of the Club shall have been posted for at least 30 days before such meeting on the bulletin boards provided and/or electronically.
RULES & REGULATIONS Updated verbiage is in red
ARTICLE I, GENERAL RULES Section 17. Employment of Member Relatives - The Club will not employ immediate family members of members or the General Manager. Immediate family members include spouses, parents, siblings, grandparents, significant others, and step and in-law relatives. Children and grandchildren of members’ immediate families can be caddies for their own families‒not other members‒and they are not to be paid. Section 31. Anti-discrimination Rule - Discrimination by members directed at other members, staff or guests, whether by words or conduct, based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, disability, age or genetic information, will not be tolerated. Verbal conduct, such as making or using derogatory or insulting comments, slurs, jokes about members, staff or guests and non-verbal conduct, such as emails, texts or other electronic posts, that are based on any of these matters, will not be tolerated. Incidents involving violations of this Rule will be referred to the Traditions and Membership Experience Committee for investigation pursuant to the Club’s Bylaws, Article III. Committees, Section 14. Traditions and Membership Experience Committee Charter. ARTICLE III, COMMITTEES Section 1.Appointment - ...Violation of the Club’s Rules, Regulations, Bylaws, or Constitution will initiate a referral to the Tradition and Membership Experience Committee from the appropriate Standing Committee if applicable... ...Members of the Committees, except the Board Executive, Planning & Capital Improvements, Finance, Green Committees, shall be ineligible for reappointment to any committee on which such member has served during the five consecutive years immediately past, unless otherwise approved by the Board... Section 10. Admissions Committee Charter Section 15. Membership Committee Charter 2. Maintain a Membership Pipeline to help identify prospective Club members. 3. Make contact with prospective members and help facilitate the membership process 4. Offer tours and answer any questions. 5. Once approved by the committee, engage qualified prospective members by inviting them to experience golf, tennis, paddle, squash, dining, fitness, or events at the Club and introduce them to other members. 6. Invite family and friends as guests to visit the Club. Section 16. Nominating Committee Charter Language was removed from the Constitutional Amendment Article, III Election of the Board of Governors, Section 2 concerning the scope of the the Nominating Committee for the Board of Governors thereby allowing the committee to become a Standing Committee under Article III, Committees, of the Bylaw of the Baltimore Country Club.
ARCHIVES The original Roland Park clubhouse was first known as Roland Park Golf Club back in 1896 and was later recognized as Baltimore Country Club in 1898. Above and behind the first tee was the clubhouse’s semicircular veranda which had a spectacular view of the Jones Falls Valley. The shingle-style clubhouse, designed by the local architectural firm Wyatt & Nolting, was very much in keeping with early Roland Park styles. Unfortunately, the building was fire prone and suffered varying degrees of fire damage in 1905, 1912, and 1930. Sadly, on January 5, 1931, a devastating fire burned the clubhouse to the ground. A new federal style clubhouse was built on the same site, opening in 1933, which is still standing today. ◆ 3
À LA CARTE DINING
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS January 1, 2021 – May 1, 2021 The Club introduced the Humm® feedback surveys in January 2021. It is our goal to exceed our Simple Truth: Great People Make Favorite Places by providing impeccable service during each and every visit to the Club. The Humm® platform has provided us with live data of your feedback and overall Club experience, including experiences that may not have met your expectations, which we can learn from and improve on. In the past four months, our membership completed the Food and Beverage survey a total of 1,647 times with an overall score of 97.01%. In addition to providing us with live feedback and overall member sentiment, the Humm® platform also helped us meet our vision of the Simple Truth by tracking staff performance, which has enhanced our meetings, training, performance reviews, and goal settings. The survey questions include
server and manager presence and attentiveness, experience with the hostess upon arrival, menu variety, and food quality. The Club has deployed the Humm® software at our golf and Five Farms racquets facilities, which will help us gather data about members’ experiences with course conditions, Practice Facilities, Pace of Play, and staff. Please take the time to provide your feedback at the end of your dining, golf, or racquets experience. The Club will also introduce the Humm® software at our fitness and aquatics facilities by early June. ◆
Thank you to all the members that have completed the Humm® feedback surveys! Below are some wonderful comments we have received: “I brought my 95-year-old mother-in-law for lunch today to celebrate that we are both vaccinated. For both of us, it was our first time eating out in a year. It was wonderful to see Cynthia and she took wonderfully good care of us!” “Really happy with and proud of the entire staff.” “So happy Matt is back. He is an astute menu navigator and always a pleasant presence. The menu is diverse and bold and we appreciate Chef ’s diverse menu.” “One of the best meals I’ve had. You guys are getting better and better. Thank you because we love it here-our special place.”
2021 TOP CULINARY EXPERIENCES Baltimore Country Club Ranks #19
We are honored that Baltimore Country Club ranked #19 of the 81 esteemed clubs and resorts in consideration for the 2021 Top Culinary Experiences by Club + Resort Business and Club + Resort Chef. This would not be possible without the support of our members and our creative, talented Culinary Team! 4
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AQUATICS
POOL ACCESS & GUIDELINES • Pool reservations are NOT required this year. Walk-ins are welcome • All members ages 8 and up are required to present their BCC member key card at the Pool Front Desk. If you have misplaced your key card, the Club will create a new one at no charge before your next pool visit • Children under the age of 14 will not be permitted to visit the pool without proper supervision • Parents and guardians are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times. Children ages 14 and over will be permitted to assume the responsibility of a younger sibling • Members cannot be responsible for other member’s children • Diapers will NOT be permitted in the leisure pool at this time • Individual swim lessons are permitted. Please contact Emilie Combs at aquaticsdirector@bcc1898.com for more information • The Club cannot guarantee a lounge chair for everyone in your party. Lounge chairs will be available on a first come, first served basis • Members and guests may not reserve lounge chairs with their belongings and leave the Pool Complex to partake in another activity. All belongings such as towels or bags will be removed after one hour and returned to the Pool Front Desk • Pool party events may be hosted by members on TuesdayThursday only for up to 25 people maximum. Contact the Events Team at events@bcc1898.com to book your fun in the sun. Pool guest policy applies
Pool Guest Policy
• Pool Guest Fee (Ages 4 & up): $12 per person • Pre-registration Required: All guests must be pre-registered with our Welcome House staff. To register, email Security at security@bcc1898.com and include the guest’s name and date of visit • Guests are permitted Monday through Friday • Guests are NOT permitted on holiday weekends (includes Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day Club Events at the pool) • ONLY guests of family members will be permitted Saturdays and Sundays (excluding holiday weekends) • A guest is permitted to be entertained at the Club twice per month (excluding Club Events) by any member • Au Pairs and babysitters ages 14+ will be permitted with an Au Pair guest card • All guests must be accompanied by a member, except in the case of a guest with guest card privileges. Members may only bring one guest per pool-attending family member. To request a guest card, please contact our Membership Department at membership@bcc1898.com
PRIVATE EVENTS
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FITNESS & WELLNESS
M E ET Y O U R
FITNESS & WELLNESS TEAM Fitness is not only a place to achieve your goals, but a great place to meet members and have fun while getting fit! Our membership can take advantage of personal training, group exercise classes, Health, Wellness, & Life Coaching, massage therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, and private Yoga and Pilates. ◆ Read the team’s full bios on the Meet Our Team page under Fitness on the website.
JANINE RICH-SCARLETT, Director of Fitness & Wellness Janine became the Director of Fitness & Wellness at BCC in 2007, bringing her continued passion and dedication to helping others achieve a healthy lifestyle and will be celebrating 34 years in the fitness industry this year. “I am a Coach that believes fitness and wellness mean something different to each individual. A fitness and wellness lifestyle is not cookie-cutter, nor is it one size fits all. Each client’s program is created with a success roadmap, including progression markers, to help them recognize their success along the journey to their end goal.”
New Team Members RYAN HARTSFIELD
Personal Coach, TPI Level 1, & Group Exercise Instructor Ryan has been a certified fitness professional since 2011. He has extensive experience developing and implementing personalized, movement-based fitness and golf performance programs as well as leading a variety of group classes from HIIT to yoga and meditation. “Your body and mind are your most valuable assets. Like any investment, your returns are directly correlated to how you manage them. Exercise, yoga, meditation, and healthy eating are the means by which we manage these assets to ensure that they yield optimal returns and allow us to live the life that we desire.”
KRISTIN WEYANT
Reformer Pilates Instructor Kristin attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia as a dance major. After having two children and years of wear and tear on her body through dance, Kristin turned to Pilates to restructure, rehabilitate and rebuild a stronger self. After four years of studying at the Physical Mind Institute in NYC, she became certified in MAT work, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, and Barrel. She has continued education in Golf Pilates as well as TRX. Kristin has worked with young athletes and specializes in working with ages 50 and above. “Pilates is balance, control, and mindfulness that encourages mind body awareness. Kristin’s passion is to share her knowledge of Pilates to all who want to learn and grow; it’s for everyone.”
JESSICA TAYLORSON
Personal Coach & Group Exercise Instructor Jessica has worked in the fitness industry since 2008, but has been an active person her entire life. Jessica has been a Personal Coach at BCC since October 2017, as well as teaching group exercise classes. Helping people live healthy, active lifestyles is her passion. “As the fitness industry is continually changing, I keep an open mind and continue to learn as much as I can to help my clients achieve their goals while staying safe and having fun!” 6
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FITNESS & WELLNESS JENNA SCOTT
Personal Coach & Yoga Instructor Jenna joined our team in September 2020. As a Personal Coach, she loves sharing her passion for working out with others, and as a Yoga Instructor, she develops a better understanding of the mind-body connection. “I am on a continuous self-journey to find strength and grounding by embracing a connection with nature, physical exertion and movement, internal listening and breathwork, and community. I enjoy helping our members become the strongest mental and physical version of themselves.”
MARISSA LOFORTE
Personal Coach, Group Exercise Instructor, & Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner Marissa joined our team in January 2021. She grew up enjoying yoga, weightlifting, 15K races, and the great outdoors in upstate New York. Her upbringing led her into a passion of pairing yoga principles with exercise and sharing that passion with others. Marissa has been a personal trainer for six years, a 200RYT yoga instructor, a group exercise instructor, and a Thai Yoga massage practitioner. “Appreciate and learn from the harder days. Continuously chase after your goals. Accept and focus on the now-and you will succeed.”
REBECCA PRINTEN
Therapeutic Yoga Instructor Rebecca joined our team in January 2018. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 20 years and began teaching in 2008. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance, studied Ayurveda, and is a registered Occupational Therapist. “I teach from the heart in a warm and inviting way, allowing the practice to be available to everyone. The practice isn’t about how far we go in a pose; it’s about learning how the poses can support our activities, exercise, and everyday functional movements. My approach specializes in promoting wellness through awareness, education, and yoga.”
VANESSA O’BREY
Group Exercise Instructor & Health, Wellness, and Life Coach Vanessa joined our team in December 2013. Vanessa is a graduate of the Holistic Massage Training Institute and a licensed massage therapist (LMT) in Maryland and received her yoga teacher training RYT 200 in 2010. She also teaches Reformer Pilates classes at BCC, and now offers Health, Wellness, and Life Coaching for our membership as she received her Health Coaching and Life Coaching Certification through the Health Coach Institute in April 2020. She is an avid runner, and fitness has always been an essential part of her life. “Yoga is a dance between control and surrender. It is not about being able to touch your toes, but being able to tie your shoes as you age. Health Coaching provides the right system, support, and accountability to help you transform your health and your body—for good!”
LADIES’ CARDIO NIGHT OUT
BACK TO THE BASICS: VINYASA YOGA
A total body workout that will blend toning exercises with cardio and core!
Learn the proper alignment for each Yoga pose and explore variations to personalize the class and let your creatively flow. This class is perfect for all fitness levels.
with Jessica Taylorson
Thursday, June 17 | 5:30pm-6:30pm Fitness Lawn (Weather permitting) $15 per person Max 10 Participants Bring water & a mat for class Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app)
with Marissa Loforte
Saturday, June 19 | 11:30am-12:30pm Group Exercise Studio $15 per person All participants will be entered into a raffle to win a free 30-minute Thai Yoga Massage session with Marissa! Max 8 Participants | Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app) 7
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June 2021 Resignations
-48 Passings
-7
As of May 5, 2021 - Rolling 12 months
Net Transfers
-7
A club of our size loses about
New
75
A, B, D Net Resident Membership: 13
It is important to note that the national benchmark for annual attrition at country clubs is between 4-7%. BCC falls at the lower end of that range. A club of our size loses about 70 members each year.
In October of 2020, we found that only 6.2% of eligible members proposed candidates over the last five years. Educating the membership and staff became a critical component of improving that proposal rate. The Membership Dashboard was introduced and is presented monthly on a committee level to provide measurable context to annual Club goals.
Educate
Ensuring an active and stable membership allows us to plan for the future while maintaining the membership experience that you expect. This past fall we started a research project that will set the stage for the future of BCC and strengthen the Club for generations.
Baltimore Country Club sets the standard for private clubs in the greater Baltimore area. We pride ourselves on our family-centric atmosphere, providing the highest level of service in exceptional facilities.
THE JOURNEY...
Full Season Golf Cap - 975
Partial Season Golf Cap - 125
Additionally, we have put policies in place that will ensure that all tee times made are honored; cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled tee time. Also, using other members as placeholders on the tee sheet is not permitted.
This past year saw record breaking rounds and the demand of tee times was felt by everyone. While it may feel that we have too many golfers, it is important to take into account the many factors at play last year. This past year kept so many of us apart, but one positive outcome was that it also brought everyone outside. So many of our members took to our golf courses for some much needed fresh air and a way to break up their virtual learning or endless slew of Zoom meetings. With restrictions easing and travel becoming a possibility again; we expect our courses to return to a more normal pace of play and demand following the Independence Day holiday.
81%
10%
8%
Non-Resident/ National Golf Cap - 100
Last year we started using new analytic software, Qlik Sense. This software allows us to easily create and view Club analytics that enable us to perform at our best. One use case that has been very beneficial, is that we are now able to see how our members, in each category, utilize the golf course. From research completed in 2020, we found that our Non-Resident and National members on average, were playing 7.5 rounds of golf per year. Compared to our Full Season Golfers who average 34.3 rounds per year. In an effort to better structure the Full Season Golf Cap, we removed those Non-Resident and National golfers from the total and lowered the Full Season Golf Cap from 1,050 to 975. We have also capped our NonResident/National category at 100 golfers and Partial Season category at 125 golfers. We now have an active Full Season Golf Waitlist.
Golf Membership Cap
9
Responsible for reviewing and documenting membership proposals and subsequently making recommendations to the Board of Governors regarding the proposed candidates for membership.
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE Assists the Director of Membership in identifying prospective members to join the club while maintaining a membership pipeline. The committee members also assist new members in getting acclimated with the Club.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
With a growing list of prospective members, we needed to ensure our committees were appropriately named and a clear and straightforward proposal process was presented. We’ve aligned these collaborative committees and their names with their charters to meet that goal.
Clarify Committees
Keeping a database of prospective qualified candidates known by current members will allow our committees to constantly be in the know with who in the area would be a great fit as a member. This list, maintained monthly, will allow the Club to have natural touch points for prospective new members. Created, maintained, and contacted by our members, this Pipeline will prove to be integral in maintaining our membership at a sustainable level.
The importance of our membership actively championing the Club to their friends and family is paramount knowing that every member who is elected, we effectively lose a member.
Membership Pipeline
70 members each year.
We thank you for your continued support and are excited for the bright future that we are securing for BCC.
Due to the recent unprecedented interest in membership, Baltimore Country Club is proud to announce that we currently have an active Membership Waitlist. Details regarding the waitlist protocol are forthcoming. With our new waitlist and Phase 1 of our Master Plan slated to begin on September 7, we will be revisiting the structure of our Entrance Fee schedules to align ourselves with like clubs across the country. BCC is on the verge of something big and we are so excited to have all of you along for this momentous journey.
Resident/Social Member Cap
1,825 Class A, B, & D
To ensure a bright and sustainable future for Baltimore Country Club, we have implemented a cap of 1,825 to our Class A, B, and D Resident/Social Members (currently 1,792). BCC once thought that the Club should strive for 2,000 A, B, and D members, but reviewing statistics over the years and more recently the learnings from how COVID-19 impacted the Club, it was decided that 2,000 is just too big. We analyzed recent years and considered how the Club performed at different membership counts. Referencing the year 2018 where we were close to 1,825 members, we decided that the Club could operate at a count significantly lower than 2,000. Our goal has never been to grow the membership; our goal has been to find a number that we feel appropriately fits the needs of the Club and our members. At 1,825, this allows the Club to fully fund depreciation which will position us well for future development initiatives. This cap is our commitment to prioritizing the precious balance between BCC’s financial viability and the maintenance of our exceptional level of service. BCC shouldn’t be built for big, it should be built for you.
...TO 1,825
We feel that with the restructuring and capping of our golf categories, COVID-19 restrictions lessening and new Club policies put in place to safe guard tee time reservations, our golf operations will continue to evolve to continually meet and exceed your needs.
CLUB EVENTS
Events at BCC With a focus on celebration, creativity, and execution, BCC’s Events Team manages over 1,000 events annually at our two clubhouses for both members and guests! ◆ • Club Events (hosted by the Club) range from holiday buffets and brunches, monthly trivia nights and Wine Society tastings, to the Club’s most timeless experiences such as the ladies’ Fashion Show, Children’s Santa Parties, and our 1,700-person Independence Day Celebration event. There are even events for pets, car enthusiasts, and cigar aficionados • Hosted and sponsored events (hosted by members or guests) range from dinner parties and showers, business meetings and corporate fundraisers, to golf outings and weddings. The Club is a great place to impress while creating memories that last
Meet Our Team HEATHER MILLER-KENT
LAUREN THURSTON
410.554.8024 hmiller@bcc1898.com
410.554.8009 lthurston@bcc1898.com
Director of Events
Before joining BCC, I started my career in New York City, working in Corporate Events and Corporate Social Responsibility. I then moved back to Maryland and began my tenure at BCC in 2017 as the Director of Club Events, and have since then acquired Private Events. I truly love what I do and am dedicated to creating and helping members and guests create unique and memorable event experiences. In my spare time, I can be found with friends and family at wine festivals, road races, and triathlons, or at home scrapbooking and doing a puzzle. As an animal lover and unapologetic cat lady, I also collect donations for the ASPCA in the winter months.
LINDSAY LAKER Events Assistant
410.554.8023 llaker@bcc1898.com Becoming a part of the BCC team has been a dream come true. What I love most about my job is building genuine relationships and creating memorable experiences for the BCC community. I am dedicated to doing whatever it takes to make the events at BCC the best that they can be. In my free time I spend time with family, hike in the woods with my dog, and chase sunsets on my kayak. 10
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Events Manager
I have been in the hospitality industry for over 12 years working in hotels and private catering. I started as an Event Coordinator and worked my way up to the Senior Events Manager and also did sales. I love planning weddings and every event related to weddings.
CARMINA NEGRETE Events Assistant
410.554.8007 cnegrete@bcc1898.com I started at BCC in February 2014 as a Food & Beverage Intern from the Philippines and returned in 2017 as a F&B Manager Intern. I was then offered the position of F&B Manager after my internship, and promoted to Banquet Manager in September 2019. As of April 2021, I joined the Events Team. The career journey I have had at Baltimore Country Club has helped me grow personally and professionally. Throughout my experience, I have learned that opportunities don’t just happen—we create them. Traveling 8,637 miles away from home helped me come out of my comfort zone to experience a different life.
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CLUB EVENTS
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS Adult Events
Family Events
Children's Events
Featured Events
Virtual & In-person Event • Complimentary Event RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4
JUNE
WINE SOCIETY: ROSÉ Five Farms & Zoom • 6:30pm-8:00pm Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members (Includes hors d'oeuvres) Virtual pickup 6/1 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Golf Circle JOIN WINE SOCIETY! June marks the start of a new year of Wine Society! $180++ per Person Membership Includes: • 10 monthly tasting sessions • 50% off bottles of wine up to $100 in À la Carte on Tuesdays • Corkage fee waived on outside wine twice a year
PIZZA & KARAOKE AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex• 5:00pm-7:00pm Live DJ, karaoke, and pizza! $12++ per Pizza (Cheese, Pepperoni, & Specialty) Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit
DIY FOR DAD Five Farms • 1:00pm-3:00pm Create a special gift for Dad! $25++ per Gift (All supplies & packaging included) Country Club Casual; For more information, contact Heather Miller-Kent at hmiller@bcc1898.com
TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) 10 Players Maximum Per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
FATHER'S DAY DINNER on page 11
LIVE MUSIC IN À LA CARTE Five Farms • 5:00pm-9:00pm Join us in À la Carte for live music by Jon Zorn! RSVP: Dining Reservation; Country Club Casual
LIVE MUSIC IN À LA CARTE Five Farms • 5:00pm-9:00pm Join us in À la Carte for live music by Jon Zorn! RSVP: Dining Reservation; Country Club Casual
BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 1 SOLD OUT! Monday, June 21−Friday, June 25 Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm Ages 4-12 (Must be potty-trained to register) Members $300/Week | Guests $350/Week $150 for Tennis | $20/Day for Before/After Care 100% Payment Due Before Child Begins Camp; 50% Non-refundable; 10% Sibling Discount (Must be attending the same week)
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION on page 11 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++* Guests Not Permitted; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire; Snack Bar Available; Cancellation Policy Does Not Apply June 2021
CLUB EVENTS
JULY Continued
BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 2 Monday, July 12−Friday, July 16 (No Golf Available) Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm
FRIDAY POOL PARTY: JAMAICAN NIGHT Live music! Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:00pm-8:00pm Adults $30++ | Children (4-12) $20++* Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit; Limited Pool Café Menu
BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 3 Monday, July 19−Friday, July 23 Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm See page 12 for more information
TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) 10 Players Maximum Per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
LIVE MUSIC IN À LA CARTE Five Farms • 5:00pm-9:00pm Join us in À la Carte for live music by Jon Zorn! RSVP: Dining Reservation; Country Club Casual
BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 4 SOLD OUT! Monday, July 16−Friday, July 30 Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm See page 12 for more information
PIZZA AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:00am-7:00pm $12++ per Pizza (Cheese, Pepperoni, & Specialty) Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit
Our Annu Independe al nc Celebration e Day is back!
See page 11 for details
AUGUST
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WINE SOCIETY: SOUTHERN ITALIAN WINE Five Farms & Zoom • 6:30pm-8:00pm Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members (Includes hors d'oeuvres) Virtual pickup 6/1 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Golf Circle DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT: MOANA
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FRIDAY POOL PARTY: PERUVIAN NIGHT Live music! Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:00pm-8:00pm Adults $30++ | Children (4-12) $20++* Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit; Limited Pool Café Menu FAMILY CAMP OUT Five Farms East Lawn August 13, 8:00pm-August 14, 9:00am Tent assembly may begin at 4:00pm on 8/13 Adult $55++ | Children (4-12) $40++ (Includes Friday Pool Party buffet, overnight security, activities, non-alcoholic beverages, campfire treats, hearty breakfast) Registrants Must Bring, Set-up, & Take Down Their Own Tent; Country Club Casual (Relaxed Attire After Hours); Cocktails by Chit; Bring a Sleeping Bag & Pillow
JAWS & CLAWS on page 11
TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) 10 Players Maximum Per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
PIZZA AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:00am-7:00pm $12++ per Pizza (Cheese, Pepperoni, & Specialty) Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit
BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 5 SOLD OUT! Monday, July 16−Friday, July 30 Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm Ages 4-12 (Must be potty-trained to register) See page 12 for more information
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GOLF
Congratulations, Lou! Atlantic 10 Golfer of the Year
We would like to congratulate BCC member and University of Richmond sophomore Lou Baker for being named 2021 Atlantic 10 Golfer of the Year! The Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) is a collegiate athletic conference of schools who compete in the NCAA Division I. He was awarded the honor after a panel of the league’s 11 head coaches selected Lou in recognition of his performance during the 2021 season, when he finished in the top 15 in each of the Richmond Spiders’ four tournaments and posted the lowest stroke average by a Spider since 2017. This is a tremendous honor in the A-10 Conference and we could not be anymore proud of Lou! Keep up the great play and we look forward to watching Lou in his two final seasons at Richmond. ◆
UPCOMING GOLF SCHOOLS, CLINICS, & EVENTS
BCC’s Golf Professionals offer diverse, personalized programs for both golf and nongolf members. Men’s Intro to Golf School Designed to teach the beginner golfer everything you need to know about the game. June 5 | 2:00pm-3:30pm | $25 per session
Project 9 Ladies’ Clinics Learn how to minimize the strokes on your scorecard where they really count. $20 per session
AimPoint Express Green Reading Schools AimPoint Express is the most comprehensive and reliable method of reading greens. Used by hundreds of professional players and elite amateurs, this tour-tested method will allow you to read the appropriate break, aim your putter correctly, and stroke the putt on-line with the correct speed. June 9 | 4:00pm-6:00pm | $215 per session
Tuesdays June 8, 22 | 5:30pm-7:00pm June 15 | 10:30am-12:00pm
Bunker Clinic Joanna will demonstrate the proper setup and technique for bunker play including short and long distances, plugged lies, uneven lies, and more! June 12 | 2:30pm-4:00pm | $50 per session Shot Shaping 101: The Highs & Lows of Hooks & Slices Learn how to control your trajectory and curve shots on command! June 16 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | $60 per session Sips & Tips Ladies’ golf instruction and social series. Enjoy a cocktail over a different topic each session. Driver: June 16 | 5:30pm-7:00pm | $40 per session 14
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Thursdays June 3 | 1:00pm-2:30pm June 10 | 5:30pm-7:00pm
Wednesdays June 9, 23 | 10:30am-12:00pm Test Days June 24 | 5:30pm-7:00pm June 29 | 10:30am-12:00pm Reluctant Ladies’ Clinics Tuesdays June 8, 22 | 10:30am-12:00pm June 29 | 5:30pm-7:00pm
Thursdays June 10 | 1:00pm-2:30pm June 3 | 5:30pm-7:00pm
Wednesdays June 2, 16, 30 | 10:30am-12:00pm
Fridays June 4, 25 | 1:00pm-2:30pm
Nongolf Members Welcome
Ladies
Clubs Available
Ladies & Gentlemen
Gentlemen
GOLF 6th Annual Putt-Putt Championship Complimentary! A fun night of putt-putt with a special appearance from Miss Twist ice cream! Saturday, June 26 | 5:00pm
Junior Golf
UPCOMING EVENTS Daddy-Daughter Day Fall in love with the game with that special girl in your life. Bond with your daughter or granddaughter and enjoy an afternoon of fun instruction with your future female athlete! Clinic includes contests, prizes, and a special BCC picture frame capturing the day! Saturday, June 5 | 1:00pm-2:30pm Ages 6 & up | $40 per pair Soccer Golf Complimentary! Test your soccer skills on the West Course Friday, June 11 | 5:00pm
Summer Junior Golf Schools The BCC Junior Golf Schools are designed for juniors looking to achieve their goals through advanced instruction this summer.
$200 per week
Tuesday-Thursday | 3:00pm-5:00pm Three Days: full swing, short game, open topic Week 1: July 6-8; Ages 14-16 Week 2: July 13-15; Ages 12-13 Week 3: July 20-22; Ages 10-11 Week 4: July 27-29; Ages 8-9 Junior Club Championship Individual medal play competition within divisions. Top four finishers in the (18-hole boy’s and 9-hole girl’s) divisions qualify for the Junior Match Play Championship. 12 & under: $30 per junior | 13 & up: $35 per junior Saturday, July 17 Championship begins 11:00am Cookout - 5:00pm
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GROUNDS
GREENKEEPER’S UPDATE
PROJECTS COMPLETED THIS SPRING
by Tim Kennelly, CGCS, Head Greenkeeper
• Cart path installation on #18 West
It’s hard to believe how quickly 2021 is moving along! Last month’s update was about the aeration that has taken place this spring on both the East and West courses. The aeration that was accomplished was a success despite a few weather challenges. As such, we were unable to dethatch fairways using the Wiedemann machine. Prior to aeration of the East greens, we did field a few questions about why we were aerating when conditions and weather were becoming perfect. Aeration is performed every year to improve turf health and playing conditions, and these practices are critical for the health of highly maintained grass. While the weather certainly plays a significant role in turf recovery, performing aeration when the weather favors turf growth leads to quicker recovery. This explains why aeration is performed when the weather and course are best. There is no denying that surface disruption occurs during aeration, and the greens do play differently. However, keep in mind that good playing conditions during the golf season result from our routine aeration practices despite the short-term inconvenience.
• The willow oak (pictured right) planted on the left of #7 rough replaces the two trees in decline (pictured left) on the left side near the green
Play this season has continued to be strong as golf remains one of the safest forms of recreation during the pandemic. Our rounds are up approximately 35 percent in March and April alone as we continue to see record rounds being played compared to our historical averages. These additional rounds of play mean more ball marks and divots on your courses. As such, our Grounds Maintenance Team spends a great deal of energy and resources trying to produce smooth and consistent putting surfaces. We appreciate your help and cooperation regarding course care and improving the overall golf experience here at the Club. ◆
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 16
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• Drainage work between #10 and #11 East. The grass planted between the holes is similar to the native fine fescue species planted throughout the courses (Reliant IV Hard Fescue, Ambrose Chewings Fescue, and Epic Red Fescue) • East fairway extensions on #7, #10, #16
Golden Rule Please follow the Golden Rule for divot recovery to ensure our fairways remain in top condition throughout the summer stress months: 1. A divot that is large enough for the golfer to replace should be replaced 2. Every divot that is not replaced has no chance of survival. This is our best opportunity we have for recovery from divots
PRIVATE EVENTS
RACQUETS
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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
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