February Park & Farms 2025 by membership-bcc1898

MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE LIFESTYLE

View the Lifestyle magazine to learn more about what’s happening around the Club, departmental updates, and upcoming events

PARK & FARMS TEAM

Interested in joining the team? Contact Staff Engagement Coordinator Madison Elena at melena@bcc1898.com

Madison Elena

Shantae Fauntleroy

Taryn King

Jessica Noffsinger

Abby Rodriguez

Hannah Schmitt

Carrington Windl

QUICK LINKS

BCC Staff Page

Helping Hand Website

Staff Pastry Shop

Towson Mental Health

Password: BCC1898

TILLY THE BEAR

Can you find the Park & Farms mascot, Tilly? If you do, click on him to be entered into a monthly raffle for a gift card!

From left to right: Abel Ambrosio, Adam Groh, and Edwin Lopez helping clear the January 6 snowfall at Five Farms.

GREENFOLDER STORIES

What sets Baltimore Country Club apart from other country clubs? Our people! Our staff members take every step to go above and beyond to accomplish our Simple Truth: Great People Make Favorite Places. Often, there are easy ways to make a positive impression on our members from saying happy birthday to congratulations on an award. However, not being afraid to make the big gestures is what distinguishes us.

We love sharing these stories of the Simple Truth! Submit your Simple Truth experience by filling out the Green Folder Stories form, located at the bottom of the Park & Farms email, in Park & Farms, the staff webpage, or scan the QR codes in the staff breakrooms. BCC encourages all members to submit their own or fellow staff members’ Green Folder Stories.

Staff Member of the Month

NOVEMBER 2024

Mike Horn, Personal Coach/Trainer

Over the past three years at BCC, Mike has become an incredible trainer, teammate, and vital part of our team. Mike’s commitment to his work and dedication to growth have made him a standout member of our staff. Recently, Mike stepped up to help facilitate training for Jenna’s clients while she was on maternity leave, balancing his full schedule and studies. His dedication has earned him glowing feedback from members of all ages. Mike also demonstrates strong leadership by proactively taking on responsibilities for events and new member onboarding. Whether at Five Farms or Roland Park, Mike brings positive energy and enthusiasm daily, embodying our Simple Truth “Great People Makes Favorite Places.” We are proud to celebrate Mike’s growth and this welldeserved recognition!

Simple Truth Award

Mike Wilkinson, Sous Chef Tournant

During the Gentlemen’s Member-Member Invitational, Chef Mike created a special trail mix as a cart snack for the first day of the tournament. While Caroline was checking the course stations, a member stopped her to compliment the trail mix, saying it was delicious and asking if BCC sells it. Caroline informed the member that it was made specifically for the tournament, but the member enthusiastically recommended that we sell it because they couldn’t get enough! After hearing this, Chef Mike and Caroline decided to prepare care packages with bags of the trail mix. When our Member Relations Associate Denise found out the member was coming in for golf the following Sunday, Caroline arranged a special surprise by leaving a gift bag full of trail mix with the golf shop to present to the member when they arrived for their tee time. The member was thrilled and deeply appreciated the thoughtful gesture!

FOOD FOOD DRIVE DRIVE

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STAFF BREAKROOMS

WE NEED? WHAT

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to make a big difference this month! BCC is hosting a food drive in support of happy helpers and their teenager outreach initiative.

Suggested Items

• Large box of cereal

• Oatmeal or pancake mix with syrup

• Jar of peanut butter & jelly

• Cans of tuna with tuna helper

• Cans of soup

• Cans of ravioli

• Canned fruit and vegetables

• Container of powdered tea or lemonade

• Snack items like crackers or granola bars

Additional contributions, such as macaroni & cheese, or other miscellaneous items, are also welcome.

This collaborative effort ensures that teens facing homelessness have access to nourishing meals. Thank you for supporting our community!

CLOTHING DRIVE

DONATIONS TO

BEA GADDY

Beatrice “Bea” Gaddy (1933–2001) was a Baltimore City Council member and a leading advocate for the less fortunate and individuals experiencing homelessness. Known locally as the “Mother Teresa of Baltimore,” she was inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2006.

The Bea Gaddy Family Centers is a community-based nonprofit organization that assists and provides food and other items to our neighbors throughout the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area and Maryland; we use your donations to improve the lives of many.

DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN MARCH

From extravagant vacations, laptops, movie passes and so much more, TicketsatWork is bound to save you some money. This is a unique benefit offered to both BCC staff members and their families. As we continue to look for new and innovative ways to show appreciation for our staff members, we are offering this complimentary perk that gives you access to 20-60% off on movies, hotels, shows, concerts, sporting events, and more!

1. Go to ticketsatwork.com 2. Fill out the information to become a member 3. Click on Company Code (2nd bubble)

For Company Code, use BCC1898 5. Enter in the rest of your information (personal or work email)

WHAT IS BCC YOUNIVERSITY?

BCC YOUniversity is a continuing education program geared to promote personal and professional growth for all BCC staff.

STAFF REQUIREMENT

All year-round Full-time and Part-time staff are required to participate. Seasonal staff are welcome to attend with supervisor approval.

• Full-time staff are required to obtain a minimum of 4.5 credits within the fiscal year (March 1-February 28)

• Part-time staff will be required to obtain a minimum of 3 credits within the fiscal year (March 1-February 28)

• All new staff are required to take one BCC Basic History course

NO SHOW POLICY

.5 Credit deduction for not attending class without prior cancellation notice. To cancel your class, login to Sign-Up Genius or contact Lauren Kourtsounis at lkourtsounis@bcc1898.com

PROFESSIONAL EMAIL ETIQUETTE

Walking us through a workplace necessity, our Director of Communications Rachel Upton, will enlighten us on the do’s and don’ts of professional email etiquette. No matter your current position, this information is invaluable to your future and the way that you communicate with your peers and supervisors. Join us for 30 minutes, and you will be walking out of the room with fine-tuned skills and a newfound sense of confidence when interacting with others! This class is required for all Leadership and will be offered throughout the year.

FEBRUARY 4 | 1:00PM | .5 CREDIT

THE ART OF MAPLE TAPPING

One of the favorites in the BCC YOU course catalog. The Art of Maple Tapping is an exciting opportunity to take a bit of a field trip on our own campus! Teaching this class will be Director of Horticulture Cathy Wagner and Horticulturalist Irene Casarez. Using the maples at the Five Farms campus, they are going to elaborate on the process of tapping the trees and rendering 40 gallons of sap down into one gallon of syrup!

FEBRUARY 6 | 2:30PM | .5 CREDIT

BCC GOVERNANCE

BCC Governance is a highly informative and useful tool to carry in your back pocket, especially if you are new to BCC or haven’t taken the class before. It gives you insight as to how the Club is organized, why it’s organized in that way, and the impact you can make. What better person than the Director of Membership Casey Schell to teach the BCC Governance classes? Casey will walk you through the member proposal process, member policies, and sneak in a few good humor jokes as well.

FEBRUARY 11 | 3:00PM | .5 CREDIT

MASTERING TEQUILA

Get ready to ignite your imagination and elevate your mixology skills as F& B Assistant Manager Jared Hedrick, takes you on a spirited journey through the world of tequila. In this class, you’ll explore the diverse spectrum of tequila—delving into its different ages, rich hues, and unmistakable qualities. Learn the art of pairing tequilas with the perfect cocktail recipes to enhance their flavors, whether you’re crafting a classic margarita, a creative twist on a favorite, or a show-stopping signature drink. Stop by if you are eager to expand your knowledge or surprise a loved one with a perfectly crafted cocktail; this class has something for everyone.

FEBRUARY 18 | 3:00PM | .5 CREDIT

BREAD BASICS

PERSONAL MEMBER

BCC 1 Credit 60min .5 credit 30-45 min

We couldn’t think of a better season to enjoy a warm, freshly baked loaf of bread. The only thing that could improve the experience is knowing that you made it! We are fortunate to have an entire Pastry Team filled with talented individuals known for creating the best and most satisfying baked goods. Executive Pastry Chef Lydia Eichorst is navigating us through the world of bread. Come to this unique class to unwind and learn more about the fascinating and nuanced skill of making bread. You’ll even get to leave with some sourdough starter of your own!

FEBRUARY 26 | 2:00PM | .5 CREDIT

ROAD TO SUCCESS: AN NFL STORY

FEBRUARY 19 | 10:00AM | 1 CREDIT

We’re Searching for INSTRUCTORS

BECOME A CLASS INSTRUCTOR!

Do you ever find yourself wanting to bring your hobby to work? Let us help make that happen for you! If you have an interest and information on certain subjects, we would love to offer you a platform to speak on them. If you would like the opportunity to host a class, please contact Lauren Kourtsounis at lkourtsounis@bcc1898.com and we can start planning your course!

All staff instructors will receive credit for conducting classes, but must still complete the required credit categories as a participant.

FIRST FRUITS FARMS BEST YEAR YET!

First Fruits Farms had their best food distrubution this yearand Baltimore Country Club helped contribute to that! They distributed 4.7 million pounds of food to those in need.

In 2024 Baltimore Country Club volunteered twice harvesting:

• 2,300 lbs of zucchini

• 225 lbs of onions

• Packed 12,000 lbs of cabbage

And helped clear out the watermelon fields of weeds and prepare the fields for the next season.

This amazing accomplishment was featured by local news WBAL TV 11. Find the story below.

READ ARTICLE

VOLUNTEER AT THE NEXT FIRST FRUITS FARM DAY!

WATCH YOUR EMAIL FOR REGISTRATION

PARKING DECALS

Parking decals helps with easy identification, security, and allows efficient allocation of parking spaces.

Parking decals must:

• Be the current year

• Remove all prior years

• Placed in the lower driver side windshield

LOST YOUR DECAL OR NEVER RECEIVED ONE?

CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR OR HR FOR A REPLACEMENT

PARKING LOCATIONS

FIVE FARMS PARKING

• Park along the tree line. If no spots are available, park as close as you can

• Look for an email update when Five Farms parking moves to the grass lot in the summer

ROLAND PARK PARKING

• Park on Club Rd, however not in front of the Clubhouse and be mindful of neighbor gates during non-event times

• Park in the most lowest park of the lower lot when Events are happening

Rose Petals Martini

2 oz vodka

1 oz rose liqueur

2 oz lychee juice (from canned lychee)

1. Small splash of lemon juice

2. Shake & pour into glass

3. Lychee for garnish

Walnut New York Sour

2 oz rye

1 oz lemon juice

¾ oz simple syrup

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini

2 oz strawberry vodka

2 oz chocolate liquor

½ oz strawberry Baileys or grenadine

3 oz half & half or cream

1. Shake & pour into chocolate syrup drizzled glass

2. Chocolate covered strawberry for garnish

2 dashes walnut bitters

½ oz red wine floater

Bee’s Knees

2 oz gin

1 oz lemon juice

¾ oz honey syrup

1 oz triple sec

Crafted by our very talented Bartender team, we have some extra special cocktails to celebrate February! Made with lots of love, BCC is known for creating the vast majority of our unique ingredients in-house; because of this, we simplified the recipes for ingredients that can be bought at the local liquor store.

Valentine’s Day in Baltimore

Couples Massage

Less than $100 for a 60 minute couple’s massage including hot stones at Best Reflex Spa 88 in Parkville.

COUPLES MASSAGE

Wine & Cheese Experience

Starting at just $30 for two, you can experience award-winning artisanal wines paired with locally produced artisan cheeses in a picturesque vineyard setting at Royal Rabbit Vineyards in Parkton.

WINE & CHEESE

Flowers & Fancies

Shop and save 20% on your next flower or plant purchase! Use code: BCC to save on your next purchase!

Applicable to current staff and online purchases only.

FLOWERS & FANCIES

High

Tea

Full experience starting at $50 for two people at Emma’s Tea Spot located in Baltimore.

HIGH TEA

spoRts

Racquets

To: Alyssa Sollenberger

From:Wendy Flick

Great drills today!

To: Alyssa Sollenberger

From: Heidi Kelly

respectful courteous and professional service

Golf

From: Douglas Reh

Nick and Dave are excellent knowledgeable pros who go out of their way for the members.

events

Wine DinneR

From: Zachary Miller

This was a Michelin star meal with the ambiance of BCC friends and ambiance. Tremendous evening.

From: Kelly Silverman

This dinner was absolutely amazing!!! I can’t wait for the next one.

From: Joshua Silverman

This was the absolute best culinary experience, matched with wine expertise from Erik we have had at the club since joining. We would definitely partake in this experience again.

From: Bridget Schaller

This has to be one of my favorite dinners ever at BCC. This was my first time dining in the wine room, and I absolutely loved it! The chef describing each course was so wonderful. Loved the eggshell used for the amuse bouche/cauliflower panna cotta!

From: Liza Connor

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RolanD paRk GRille

LOVE this kid’s night experience. It is so great to be able to bring the kids to dinner and be surrounded by other families and let the kids be kids without worry of members without kids being annoyed or bothered. We love Jane :) Thank you for catering to young families.

From: Timothy Chriss

Food, service and unique and beautiful ambiance of the grille on a winter evening. Please retain, preserve and enhance!!!

From: Dominick Valencia

The staff — as always. Marisa, Maggie, Will and Max were terrific as usual. Cynthia was gracious as always in stopping by our table and saying hello. Another wonderful dining experience at BCC. Thank you all.

From: J. Cannon

Our server, Jane, was excellent and attentive to our group. The duck was cooked to perfection and everyone commented on how good their meal tasted.

From: Veida Horn

I think kids night at RP is such a great idea! The kids love getting to see friends they wouldn’t otherwise see on a school night.

From: Matthew Franke

The food was outstanding as well as the service.

To: Cynthia Raebiger

From: John Tansey

Cynthia waited on us and did a wonderful job.

To: Hannah Schmitt

From: Lisa Ishii

Hannah is a gem and her excellence should be recognized! Her service during our meal was exemplary! We were seated at a table at a distance but she made the effort to make us feel included and welcome.

To: Gio Vargas

From: Mary Briggs

Gio is the best!

five faRms

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From: Denise Kulinski

Our BCC staff was very welcoming and attentive.. I brought a guest for lunch and Kayla and Fanny made our experience special..

From: Jean Rukert

Table by the fire with friends. Great food and great service!!

To: Cynthia Raebiger

Cynthia is so grateful and kind. She has a good heart and makes an effort to say hello whenever we are working together. One of those people that you can always depend on for a smile

From: Culinary

To: Juanita Bayer

She was one of the only people to volunteer for the Children’s Santa Party, she was there when we needed her most and she was a wonderful addition to the event. We couldn’t have done it without her or her kindness.

From: Events

Kudos Korner is composed of different compliments or ‘kudos’ heard around the halls and sent to Staff Engagement Coordinator Madison Elena melena@bcc1898.com. This is to make sure that even if you haven’t heard it from a coworker directly, they are thinking of you! There’s a lot of gratitude to be spread. Thank you for all that you do!

To: Chef Jallet

Carrying Culinary on his back, he is a strong leader that sets an example for his people. I can’t imagine all that he juggles while holding himself to such a high standard. I’m lucky to have someone like him to learn from.

From: Culinary

To: Racquets Team

Even when facing a fault, the Racquets Team always rallies through with a Grand Slam attitude! And they always serve sweet treats when asking for a line judge to step in.

From: Communications