Membership Magazine November 2020
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
CONTENTS 1
Great People Make Favorite Places
2 Membership 3
Ă€ la Carte Dining
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Club Events
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Bowling & Private Events
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Fitness & Wellness
8 Golf 10 Grounds 11
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Snapshot: Laura Michel
12 Racquets
EVENTS CALENDAR Event location, time, and date is subject to change due to restrictions regarding COVID-19 Virtual Events
5 - Wine Society: Tastings & Turkey
25 - Thanksgiving To-Go Orders
13 - Oyster Roast
26 - Turkey Trot
15 - Daddies, Donuts, & Duckpins
26 - Thanksgiving To-Go Orders
23 - Wreath Decorating To-Go Kits
(Pickup at Roland Park; Provided Cold)
(Pickup at Five Farms; Provided Hot)
26 - Thanksgiving Dinner
December 4 - Fashion Show
9-11, 16, 17 - Fireside Lunch
6, 13, 20 - Holiday Champagne Brunch
12, 19 - Brunch with Santa
6, 13, 20 - Candlelight Dinner 8 - Gingerbread House Decorating To-Go Kits
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
November
18 - Trivia Night
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 D. McKinnell Leslie C. Rose S. Gale Woods
17-19, 22, 23 - Holiday Dinners 24, 25 - Club Closed
ON THE COVER The Gupta family (Tara, Vikas, and Shalin) crossing the finish line at last year's Turkey Trot-November 2019
Sharon D. Credit sharoncredit@gmail.com | 410.303.6242 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 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 & Safer 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.
August Staff Member of the Month Melissa Hawkins, Pantry Supervisor Congratulations to Melissa for being named August Staff Member of the Month! She has worked diligently to raise the standards and expectations to a new level and makes sure they are met on a consistent basis. She has accomplished this by implementing various standard operating procedures that have improved consistency with recipes, plate presentations, shelf life and freshness of food, and overall organization. According to our Assistant Restaurant Chef Shaun, Melissa is a pleasure to work with and her positive attitude is contagious. She is always looking to learn something new and offers to help the team whether it's with prep, production, or cleaning. Melissa’s unrelenting commitment to excellence and her dedication to the Club shows why we are lucky to have her at BCC!
Summer Season Superstar Award Matthew Moore, Pool Café Server Congratulations to Matthew for receiving the Summer Season Superstar Award! Matthew has gone beyond expectations for not only the front of the house but for the back of the house as well. Matthew has become a person our Culinary and Food & Beverage teams can depend on to get the job done from large tasks such as cleaning equipment, running an event, or doing everyday operations and ensuring cleanliness at the Pool Café. Way to go Matthew on this well-deserved award!
Simple Truth Award Vincent Blake, Bag Drop Concierge Congratulations to Vince for receiving the Simple Truth Award! As our Junior Golf Leader Danny was wrapping up a Summer Golf School clinic, one of the juniors made a full practice swing and accidentally hit the toe of his iron against another junior’s head. The young man was in severe pain. When Danny called over the radio for help, Vince could hear the panic in Danny’s voice. As a former EMT and firefighter, Vince immediately jumped into action and rushed to the scene with a calm demeanor and towels to clean the wound. It took about 10 to 12 minutes total between the time of the accident to when the EMTs arrived on the scene. Vince was a hero that evening and didn’t think twice about jumping into action. We are very lucky to have him on our team!
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MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME TO THE CLUB! New member bios can be viewed on our website under Membership.
Mr. Todd Evans
Mrs. Maggie Evans
Mr. Michael Fafaul, Jr.
Dr. Rachel Rudo
PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP The following prospective members were posted for membership in the Club at the October 13, 2020 virtual meeting of the Membership Committee. Proposed
Proposer
Mr. Jeffrey Becks
Mr. Jamison H. Miller
Mr. Dylan Becks
Mr. Jamison H. Miller
Mr. Harry McNamara Ford IV Mr. Harry M. Ford III
CONDOLENCES Mr. Paul W. Hart
September 16, 2020
Mrs. Naomi K. McWilliams
September 19, 2020
Dr. Hans Wilhelmsen
October 9, 2020
Propose Your Friends for MEMBERSHIP! FORE! With the new golf season only a few months away, now is a great time to start thinking about proposing your friends! Contact Director of Membership Casey Schell for information on how to propose members at cschell@bcc1898.com or 410.554.8004.
STAFF
Holiday Fund
CLICK HERE
to contribute!
Every year, the Board of Governors encourages members to express appreciation to the Club's staff by contributing to the Staff Holiday Fund. Donations may be submitted through either the BCC website or by returning the donation card that was mailed to your household.
Thank you
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November 2020
À LA CARTE DINING
Delectable FALL COCKTAILS Have you tried any of BCC's new fall cocktails? These seasonal concoctions are the perfect companion to a brisk fall evening at your Club.
BCC HOT TODDY Next time you’re at the Club, ask one of our bartenders to make that tea a little stronger. One of Beverage Manager Patrick's favorite fall cocktails is the BCC Hot Toddy. At its simplest, a hot toddy is made with Scotch whiskey, lemon, honey, and hot water. Simple and perfect for a cold day, with the possibility of endless variations. Our hot toddy uses Hamilton Jamaican pot still rum, Earl Grey tea, lemon juice, raw honey, lemon verbena, saffron, cardamom, star anise, clove, and cinnamon. This star cast of ingredients all come together when hot water is added.
SCARLET DOVE MARGARITA This tangy marriage of the Paloma and the margarita mixes Arette Artesanal Blanco Tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice, raw honey, and Aperol. It’s pretty in pink and served on a large ice cube with a half-salted rim. Yum!
BCC COSMO Our BCC Cosmo is a new twist on the traditional cosmopolitan. We make a cardamom-spiced syrup and mix it with lime juice, black currant, Wheatley vodka, and Combier Orange Liqueur. If you’ve never heard of black currant, that’s for a good reason. This superfruit with a unique and intensely tangy flavor has not been imported or grown in the US for nearly 100 years. When you sip on a BCC Cosmo, know you’re getting a blast of Vitamin C, potassium, iron, calcium, manganese, and magnesium.
BUBBLES & BERRIES Our Beverage Team sourced imported Italian Fragola strawberries preserved in syrup. A few of these perfect little strawberries and a spoon of their syrup is served in a glass with sparkling Cava wine. It has the perfect blush and just the right balance of sweet and tart. At the bottom of the glass is truly a treat when you get to taste those delicious strawberries.
Keep your eye out for more spectacular drinks this fall as we will be releasing our BCC Sazerac, Espresso Martini, and a new and improved Irish coffee to finish off your meal.
Did You Know? In 1911, the US Congress banned the import of black currants from Europe based on incomplete science. They feared the black currant bush was an intermediary carrier of Blister Rust, a disease that threatened to collapse the American timber industry. In 2003, Greg Quinn purchased a farm in New York with the intent of growing black currants. He ran studies and proved currant bushes were safe to import and grow. Next, he convinced the NY State Senate and Assembly to overturn the import ban. Seventeen years later, Greg Quinn and his CurrantC company are the #1 provider of American-grown black currants.
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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
NEW REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION POLICY
November & December events have a one-week registration deadline unless otherwise noted
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WINE SOCIETY: TASTINGS & TURKEY Zoom • 6:30pm-8:00pm Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members RSVP Deadline: November 2
November
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OYSTER ROAST
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DADDIES, DONUTS, & DUCKPINS Roland Park 9:30am-10:15am or 10:30am-11:15am $15++ per Adult & Child | $10++ per Additional Adult or Child Donuts, coffee, milk & juice included! Country Club Casual; Assigned Lanes
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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; Teams of (6); Minimum of (4) Teams Required; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
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TURKEY TROT: 5K RUN OR 1-MILE WALK Five Farms • 8:30am-10:30am (Race begins at 9:00am) Join us for our 13th Annual Turkey Trot! $20++ per Person (Includes continental breakfast) Complimentary for children under 2 Cocktails by Chit; Athletic Attire; Advanced Registration Required; Register by 11/15 for a Commemorative T-shirt
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THANKSGIVING DINNER
on page 5
December
FASHION SHOW Roland Park • 6:00pm $540++ per Table - Maximum of (6) to a Table (Includes seated, plated meal, live fashion show, and a complimentary flute of champagne) BCC Holiday Attire; Cocktails by Chit; Cocktailing Restricted to Dining Tables Only
6, 13, CANDLELIGHT DINNERS 20 Roland Park • Reservation Times: 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm $65++ per Person BCC Holiday Attire; Cocktails by Chit
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WREATH DECORATING TO-GO KITS on page 5
on page 5
6, 13, HOLIDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCHES 20 Roland Park • Reservation Times: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm Adults $60++ | Children (4-12) $25++* (Includes complimentary flute of champagne) Holiday Attire; Cocktails by Chit; Cocktailing Restricted to Dining Tables Only; Private Rooms Available
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GINGERBREAD HOUSE TO-GO KITS Pickup Date: December 8 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Roland Park | Order Deadline: November 25 $55++ (Includes gingerbread house, assorted candies, and (1) apron) | Additional Aprons $5++ Each
November 2020
9-11, FIRESIDE LUNCH (in the 1898 Grille!) 16, 17 Roland Park • Reservation Times: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm Live music! $35++ per Person BCC Holiday Attire; Cocktails by Chit 12, 19 BRUNCH WITH SANTA Roland Park Session 1: 10:00am-12:00pm (10:30am Brunch) Session 2: 1:00pm-3:00pm (1:30pm Brunch) Join us for brunch, live music, and photos with Santa! Adults $50++ | Children (4-12) $45++ | Children (2-3) $30++ | Complimentary for children under 2 Holiday Attire; Cocktails by Chit 17-19, HOLIDAY DINNERS 22, 23 Roland Park • Reservation Times: 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm Live music and carolers! Adults $65++ | Children (4-12) $25++* Holiday Attire; Cocktails by Chit; Cocktailing Restricted to Dining Tables Only; Private Rooms Available
November & December Events: Canceling reservations 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
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BOWLING
FAMILY OPEN BOWLING is Back! MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Reserve your lane via the Bowling Reservations module under Seasonal on the website
November 27 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28
COVID-19 Guidelines • Limited to lanes 1, 3, and 5 • Must wear your own shoes and covers provided by the Club • Wipes will be available for groups to clean and sanitize in between play
Roland Park express me nu & beverage s available
• 1-hour reservation blocks; 1 reservation per family • 45-minutes between sessions to clean
PRIVATE EVENTS
Make a List, Check it Twice...
Find out why having your holiday party at BCC is so nice!
; Great for parties of all sizes - Your Club offers many room options for your next party regardless of size or budget!
; Deck the Halls - Our Roland Park clubhouse is great inspiration—adorned
with Christmas trees, lights, and hints of red and green throughout. Our Five Farms clubhouse is decorated by our very own Horticulture Team, led by Cathy Wagner. It’s the perfect setting for your next event!
; Festive Food - We can make any function COVID-19 friendly to ensure your guests stay safe while enjoying a delicious meal crafted by our talented Culinary Team
; It's Easy - Plan early and let us take care of the details so you can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
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Contact the Events Team at events@bcc1898.com to book your holiday event. November 2020
FITNESS & WELLNESS
A Message of Gratitude
From Rebecca Printen, Alignment Yoga & Therapeutic Yoga Instructor There is nothing like a great yoga class to help you remember and appreciate the many blessings in your life. I often find myself on the commute home from a particularly amazing class thinking, "I really love breathing!" I am incredibly grateful for those moments that I really appreciate those simple things I usually take for granted. During this time of year, gratitude is on everyone's mind. We think about how lucky we are to have our families, friends, homes, food to eat, and all the other things that make our lives richer. Expressing that gratitude is healing—and a yoga mat is the perfect place to reflect on and express those feelings. Stay on track through the holidays with these healthy tips: • Eat before going to a holiday party • Remember, holiday dinners are not an all-you-can-eat buffet • Get some exercise! Recruit your friends to participate in healthy activities
• Set a drink limit for alcohol • Remember to hydrate; drink plenty of water • Log your calories
GIVING THANKS TO OUR MEMBERSHIP
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, your Fitness & Wellness Team is offering members a complimentary group exercise class and a complimentary health coaching program to burn off those extra holiday calories.
Turkey Burn-Off Workout
with Personal Coach & Group Exercise Instructor Jessica Taylorson
Friday, November 27 | Time: 8:30am-9:20am Group Exercise Studio; ZOOM Link Also Available
The average American consumes an average of 3000-4500 calories during Thanksgiving Dinner. This 50-minute cardio and strength training circuit workout will have you burning off a portion of those calories so you can have a guilt-free dinner! Join Jessica for circuits of cardio and total body strength exercises using body weight and some weights/bands. Registration available for 6 members in person, and an additional 10 members via ZOOM Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app)
Total Transformation
with Certified Health Wellness & Life Coach Vanessa O’Brey Health coaching provides the right system, support, and accountability to help you transform your health and body for good. Health coaching is the perfect solution for you if what you've been doing is no longer working, and you are looking for something to get you to where you want to go.
ONLY 10 Spots Available!
During the 45-minute strategy session phone call, Vanessa will walk you through a proven process to: • Uncover what has been stopping you, slowing you down, or keeping you from having the health you want • Develop a powerful vision for what a total transformation looks like for you • Discover which foods and lifestyle habits are zapping your energy, and what you can do about it • Get crystal clear in a step-by-step plan to boost your energy in 90 days or less To schedule your complementary Total Transformation strategy session ($99 value), contact Vanessa O’Brey at vobrey@bcc1898.com to reserve your spot!
Give the Gift of FITNESS & WELLNESS!
A Fitness & Wellness gift certificate is a present that can be appreciated by anyone. When you give the gift of fitness, you are giving the gift of better health, both physically and mentally. Certificates can be customized for personal training, group exercise classes, and private Yoga or Pilates. To purchase, contact Janine Rich-Scarlett at jrich@bcc1898.com or 410.889.4400, Ext. 1408 | Must be Ages 16 & Up to use either Fitness Center
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GOLF
Why is
CLUB FITTING
So Popular?
By KayJay McClay, Assistant Golf Professional
As Golf Professionals, our goal is to help you play better golf. A major factor in one’s confidence relates to how you feel about what is in your golf bag. The answer can lie in your next club fitting experience. When it comes to fitting, the goal is simple—develop consistent ball striking and give room for forgiveness when you have off center golf shots. However, through testimony and personal experience, I find the idea of club fitting sometimes gets a bad reputation. Most golfers think the club fitting experience is only reserved for the advanced golfer. Your average player tends to think being fit for new clubs comes as a gift once they’ve “found a good swing.” This is not necessarily the case. Do you have to find the center of the face enough times to get relevant feedback? Absolutely! You can however, find major value in the experience and realize technology can be your friend.
baseline for measurement. We look for things like typical distance and shot dispersion to determine what you need to have in your bag to help you play better golf. Next, we assemble a few clubs that will best match your swing tendencies or specifications. Now, we can compare your performance with your current equipment to the equipment we believe will help you become more consistent. Through measurable feedback and statistical data, we can help guide you into the club best suited for you and put you on the path to playing better golf.
In club fitting, the ability to measure results has a true place in the industry today if you value measurable feedback. There are a couple things we look for in a basic club fitting session. First, we start with your own iron/driver as a
Contact any of your Golf Professionals to schedule your next fitting session and be on your way to playing better golf!
If you find yourself trying to find the answer to the age old question of “when is the right time to get fitted,” I would say, there is no better time than the present. If your clubs look good, and they feel good-that can translate into better results. ◆
WINTER GOLF SCORES & HOLE IN ONES During the winter golf season, November 16 through March 15, rounds of golf in the state Maryland and any state that declares their winter months as inactive, are not valid for handicap purposes. Rounds of golf in the south, southwest, and west, where their associations have deemed those months as an active season, must be posted. As a reminder, due to weather that could effect tee locations and the shortening of holes possibly during the winter months, Hole in Ones made here at BCC are only valid from March 15 though November 15 as it relates to receiving your complimentary shadow box, Golf House credit book, and cocktail.
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November 2020
GOLF
WINTER SEASON REMINDERS Cold Weather Precautions
With the arrival of colder temperatures, the turfgrass is no longer growing and recovering from divot injury. In order for the Driving Range tees to be in the best possible condition for the start of the 2021 season, please make note of the following adjustments: Beginning Monday, November 2, 2020 and throughout the winter months (November-March) • All practice from the tees closest to the Golf House and back range will be from the all-weather surfaces only. The three natural turf tees will be reseeded and covered for the season. The cover will act like a greenhouse effect, aiding seed germination and turf growth • The uneven lie fairway portion of the back range will be closed • The practice putting and chipping greens will remain open, weather permitting
Credit Book Expiration: December 31, 2020 As a reminder, all unused credit books and gift certificate balances must be redeemed by December 31, 2020. If you are unsure if you have any unused credit, please contact the Golf House at 410.561.3381.
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GROUNDS from this year and last year on trees and shrubs throughout the courses continues to be seen, especially cherries, oaks, Leylands, and lilacs. I am often asked how weather extremes impact the flower gardens throughout both campuses, and my answer is always the same: diversity is key. By planting a variety of species in layers and mixed plantings, we ensure that while weather extremes may have a negative impact on some species, neighboring plants will often continue to grow and thrive. Of course, selecting the right plant for the right place is key, but it seems like each year brings its own unique set of challenges and even plants in the right location can struggle one year and thrive the next. Additionally, biodiversity in plant species attracts biodiversity of insect species, including lots of beneficials to help control pests naturally.
HORTICULTURE UPDATE by Cathy Wagner, CPH, Director of Horticulture
As the growing season comes to a close, it is interesting to look back at the weather and how it impacted the gardens. Back in the spring, we had some late frosts that impacted apple blossoms, practically eliminating our Cortland crop. In July, we had over 21 days of 90°F plus temperatures, with light rain and high temps continuing into August. These humid, hot conditions were very favorable to diseases that impacted our gardens and production crops, especially tomatoes and apples. Though yields were down across many crops, we were still able to harvest over 300lbs of tomatoes, 220lbs of carrots, 110lbs of beets, 60lbs of peppers, and about 15lbs each of cucamelons, ground cherries, and tomatillos. From the orchard, we were still able to harvest about 600lbs of apples for culinary use and 900lbs for donation to local food banks. The long-term impact of weather patterns
In other news, we welcomed Will Wright to the Horticulture Team in September. As Horticulturist at Five Farms, Will oversees the production gardens, helps with garden maintenance throughout the grounds, and assists with management of Horticulture staff members. He has a degree in Plant Science from the University of Maryland and brings three years of applied Integrated Pest Management as well as viticulture experience. He is looking forward to taking over stewardship of the culinary gardens and getting to know our membership through workshops and casual encounters around our Five Farms campus. Remember, we are always happy to answer any gardening questions you may have. Stop by and chat with us around the Club or send me an email at cwagner@bcc1898.com! ◆
GREENKEEPER'S UPDATE by Tim Kennelly, CGCS, Head Greenkeeper
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At the end of October, we began aerating the playing surfaces on the West Course, along with the East Course in early November in preparation for next season. The most important reason for aeration is the removal and reduction of thatch and organic matter. Thatch accumulation naturally occurs on creeping bentgrass surfaces and can accumulate rather rapidly. Thatch is defined as a tightly intermingled layer of dead and living stems, leaves, and roots that accumulate between the green vegetation and soil surface. Reducing thatch, increasing soil oxygen levels, and improving water penetration are important factors needed to help promote a stronger, healthier plant and reduce the risk of disease and poor playing surfaces.
organic matter (roughly one inch or less below the surface) is the root zone mix engineered specifically for your Club and disturbing this area is simply unnecessary. We will use the Graden dethatcher and set the depth just below the organic matter layer (around one inch deep) which cuts continuous channels removing maximum amounts of material and creates space for sand to be applied in the channels. This process is called linear aeration and is ideally suited not only to remove organic matter, but promote surface firmness. By using 2mm slicing blades, we reduce the amount of time it takes for the greens to heal versus standard core aeration used on West Course. By implementing this practice, the greens will be healed and in top condition by next spring.
In order to manage this natural process, we use several methods to curtail accumulation, including core aeration on the West and Graden dethatching on the East Course greens. One major advantage to the USGA specification putting greens on the East (constructed in 2014) is that deep and aggressive cultivation is usually not necessary. Below the
Below are the dates the courses will be closed to complete these practices: • The East Course will be closed November 2, 3, and 4 for aeration and dethatching • The East & West Course fairways will be core aerated the week of November 30
November 2020
Laura M. Michel
SNAPSHOT
A LI F E TIM E of D E D I CA T I O N By John Voneiff II, BCC Member
In 1980, Laura Michel graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture. It was during an economic downturn. People weren’t hiring. This was particularly true for recent college graduates. Laura told me when we met in the Roland Park library on Monday, September 21, 2020 that when she couldn’t find a position in landscaping or gardening, she applied everywhere. It didn’t matter, she just needed a job—any job. One morning, while perusing the Baltimore Sun classifieds, a specific opening caught her eye. Baltimore Country Club was seeking an individual to tend to its gardens and grounds. Laura applied. Merrell Frank, the Club’s Golf Course Superintendent, had made it his task to beautify the neglected commons surrounding both clubhouses. The gardens and grounds in Roland Park, since the closing of the golf course in 1964, were especially wanting. Frank offered Laura the position. She didn’t give the meager four dollar per hour wage a second thought. She was thrilled to find, as she describes it these forty years since, 'the perfect match.'
Recognizing he was interviewing the right person, Frank offered Laura the position. She didn’t give the meager four dollar per hour wage a second thought. She was thrilled to find, as she describes it these forty years since, “the perfect match.” One year later, in 1981, Merrell assigned Laura exclusively to the care of Roland Park. Neither Laura or Merrell could have foreseen that
for Laura this was the beginning of a lifetime labor of love. Baltimore Country Club,” Laura told me, “has been a wonderful place to spend the years. I look forward to every day. It has gone by so fast.” Baltimore Country Club has been a wonderful place to spend the years. I look forward to every day. It has gone by so fast.
There is no question about the proverbial adage—“Time flies.” Those of us who have accumulated age, can’t help but look back and reflect upon our own irresistible legacy of time. It seems like children who were swimming in the Five Farms pool only yesterday, now have families of their own. It has been 121 years since Willy Smith won the 1899 U.S. Open at Roland Park by eleven strokes—56 years since the last round of golf was played on the first eighteen hole golf course in Maryland—40 years (nearly 15,000 days) since Laura undertook the preservation of our thirty-two acre Roland Park campus. She is there today—sporting her wide brimmed floppy hat, meticulously trimming shrubbery, cutting grass, sweeping the paths, wielding her chainsaw, or potting perennials.
outdoors. The Michel children fell in love with the woodlands and its wildlife. Their father, James, dutifully tended his four acre formal garden, on the same farmland, until his passing in 2019. Her husband, Barton, before retirement, was a greenskeeper at Eagle’s Nest Country Club. But Laura’s earliest remembrance, the genesis of her love of horticulture, came from spending hours with her grandfather who founded, and until his death, was the proprietor of a commercial greenhouse in Parkville. What member of Baltimore Country Club can visit Roland Park (spring, winter, summer, fall) without harboring a prideful appreciation for the splendor of its superlative garden greens, floral blooms and pristine grounds? For much of this, we are beholden to Laura and her four decades of faithful and immeasurable service to us all. ◆
Laura Michel was born and raised in Kingsville, Maryland near Belair. She went to Kingsville Elementary and graduated from Perryville High School in 1976 before receiving a full scholarship to the University of Maryland College Park. The Michels lived on a thirty acre farm. Along with her two sisters and two brothers, Laura was always 11
RACQUETS
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LESSO AVAILABNS LE
7 DAYS A WEEK!
Squash Lesson WITH ONE OF OUR PROFESSIONALS
WADE JOHNSTONE
wjohnstone@bcc1898.com 443.722.8839
COLLIN JOHNS
cjohns@bcc1898.com 240.330.7826
REAGAN MARTIN
rmartin@bcc1898.com 682.433.6045
JOHN HARRISS
jharriss@bcc1898.com 410.790.7322
ALEX KIBLIN
akiblin@bcc1898.com 443.841.0792
Lessons Paddle with
Collin
Learn specific shot selection and strategy from
Collin Johns!
Breakdown your game like never before and improve BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION right here at BCC!
$78 - 60 Minutes $40 - 30 Minutes Contact Collin Johns to schedule your lesson at cjohns@bcc1898.com Athletic Attire
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November 2020
RACQUETS
r o i n u J r o o Ind
s c i n i l C s i n Ten wi th A ! le x
Great for juniors age 3-10! Roland Park Maryland Room Lessons & Clinics Available 7 days a week!
Contact Alex Kiblin at akiblin@bcc1898.com for more information! Cancellation Policy Applies | Athletic Attire | COVID-19 Guidelines Apply
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MAIN NUMBERS
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