Baltimore Country Club Staff Newsletter February 2023
People make Favorite Places
Great
ON THE COVER:
Gio bartending in the 1898 Grille at Roland Park, January 2023
CONTENTS
3 #GPMFP, BCC YOUniversity
4 Pet Game, Sweet Treats
5 Staff Pastry Shop
6 Department Spotlight: F&B
8 Staff News, Helping Hands
PARK & FARMS TEAM
Hannah Epple, Abby Michael, Jessica Noffsinger, Jody Sambrick, Payne Simpson, Annett Zimmer
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Membership Magazine February 2023
the Lifestyle magazine to learn more about what’s happening around the Club, departmental updates, and upcoming events.
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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.
How can you participate in our Simple Truth? Help gather Member-able Moments by connecting to our membership on a personal level. Ask about their likes, desires, interests, and hobbies. Finding common ground helps build a connection and foundation to create a relationship.
Act on any ideas for how to create a positive impact on a member, guest, vendor, or fellow staff member! Every impact, regardless of size, is essential to the Simple Truth. Anything from a simple card to a grand care package helps to further our Truth. If you need assistance creating a grand gesture, contact Director of Member Experience Abby Michael at mmichael@bcc1898.com.
Lastly, 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.
What is BCC YOUniversity?
BCC YOUniversity is a continuing education program geared to promote personal and professional growth for all Baltimore Country Club 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
bcc YOUniversity
LAST MONTH OF THE 2022-2023 PROGRAM YEAR! MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR CREDIT REQUIREMENTS!
ART OF MAPLE TAPPING Thursday | 2:00pm-2:30pm
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Thursday | 2:00pm-3:00pm
BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE
Tuesday | 3:00pm-4:00pm
HOME LAWN CARE & EQUIPMENT
Friday | 2:00pm-2:30pm
REGISTER TODAY!
ADVANCED CRAFT COCKTAILS
Thursday | 3:00pm-4:00pm
MOCK INTERVIEWS 101 Tuesday | 2:00pm-2:30pm
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SUBMIT YOUR STORY
CAN YOU GET purrfect SCORE?
Who let the dogs, cats, chickens, & lizards out? Help your fellow staff members find their pets! Do you have what it takes to match the pet to the owner?
Find out today and play!
PLAY
Order
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Staff
NOW Sweet Treats
your sweetheart (or yourself )
Pastry
For a limited time and supply, the Pastry
BOX
treats from the BCC
Team!
Team will be offering boxes of sweet treats for Valentine’s Day. EACH
WILL INCLUDE:
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chocolate covered strawberries
b 2 macarons
ORDER TODAY
B20 boxes available | Order Pick-up: Friday, February 10, in the Roland Park Business Office from 1:00pm-3:00pm | Payment due to the Accounting Team via check or cash before pick-up | Tax not included in price
Only
$12 each
Staff Pastry Shop
Did you know you can order sweet treats from our Pastry Team? For your next birthday, anniversary, baby shower, (or anything in between) let the Pastry Team help you celebrate!
Includes buttercream decorations. Fondant cakes may be ordered at the discretion of the Pastry Team and will include an upcharge.
Cupcakes* $24 per dozen Cookies $4 each
Cake Pops $3 each
*Minimum order of one dozen $2 per additional cupcake
All requests are approved by the Pastry Team and/or Chef Jallet. All orders are placed through the Events Team at events@bcc1898.com. There is a minimum of 72 hours notice. Payment must be dropped off to the Accounting Team before picking up your order. Payment may be made via cash or check.
Cake Size Cake Servings Price 6” 6-8 People $20 8” 8-16 People $35 10” 16-25 People $40
Food & Beverage
meet the team: BartenDers
CHELSEA
Favorite Drink to Make: Aperol Spritz
Favorite Drink to Drink: Tito’s on the Rocks
How I Learned to Bartend: Maryland Bartending Academy
Originally From: Michigan
Hobbies: Finance or anything with a course/court (golf, basketball, tennis)
If I could be any fruit...I would be a strawberry, because they are sweet and good for your heart
In five years, I see myself...Bartending!
NOAH
Favorite Drink to Make: The best mojitos in North America
Favorite Drink to Drink: High proof bourbon or expensive tequila
How I Learned to Bartend: With an amazing mixologist named Christopher Southard working at Cunningham’s in Towson
Originally From: Baltimore, MD
Hobbies: Weightlifting, video games, & writing
If I could be any fruit...I would be a pineapple, because they are thorny on the outside but sweet on the inside
In five years, I see myself...Teaching history and coaching football
GIO
Favorite Drink to Make: Old Fashioned
Favorite Drink to Drink: Cosmopolitan and Gin & Tonic
How I Learned to Bartend: Through an instructor, courses, and self-taught
Originally From: Mexico
Hobbies: Hiking, Photography, Gardening, & Road Trips
If I could be any fruit...I would be an orange, because everyone knows and likes oranges besides that, it is good for you
In five years, I see myself...Living in sunny Florida or California
SHALENA
Favorite Drink to Make: Cosmopolitan
Favorite Drink to Drink: Rum & Coke
How I Learned to Bartend: Trial by fire
Originally From: Baltimore, MD
Hobbies: Video games & singing
If I could be any fruit...I would be a grape, because they get better with time and turn into wine
In five years, I see myself...Finally beating Sedrick in a game of golf
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ELLWOOD
Favorite Drink to Make: Old Fashioned
Favorite Drink to Drink: Wine
How I Learned to Bartend: From scratch, no classes, no training
Originally From: Baltimore, MD
Hobbies: Stamps, coins, & bank notes collection, art, former soccer player
If I could be any fruit...I would be a banana, because each peel reflects another part of who I am
In five years, I see myself...Hopefully a shining star
ANTHONY
Favorite Drink to Make: I like coming up with my own cocktails
Favorite Drink to Drink: Old Fashioned
How I Learned to Bartend: I was promoted from Server Assistant to Bartender at my previous job
Originally From: Washington, D.C.
Hobbies: Singing, dancing, theater, & reading
If I could be any fruit...I would be a strawberry, because for such a small fruit, it packs a lot of juice and flavor
In five years, I see myself...Either owning an entertainment business or bar/restaurant
Old Fashioned
Demerara syrup
2 oz whiskey
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Cherry & orange for garnish (optional)
1. Start by adding just enough demerara syrup to cover the bottom of your mixing tin/glass.
2. Add your whiskey, bitters, and ice
3. Stir 20-30 seconds
4. Strain the drink into a rocks glass with fresh ice cubes
5. Optional: Garnish with a cherry and an orange wedge/twist
In December, we had a holiday initiative to help any staff member who might need Christmas assistance. We would like to thank all staff members that contributed to our Helping Hands Foundation or brought in a toy.
We were able to provide presents for thirty children this year! We received pictures and videos of some children opening and playing with their gifts. While we can’t share those due to confidentiality requirements, we want to let you know how much joy your contributions brought.
Helping Hands is funded by contributions made by our staff. You can contribute $1 per paycheck or higher.
If you can contribute, know that it is greatly appreciated. If you find yourself in need of assistance, please reach out to us at helpinghand@bcc1898.com. All inquiries are completely confidential.
Thank you, Your Helping Hands Foundation
8 2 Britt Cahlander Food & Beverage 2 Leo Nozeika Golf 7 Denise Jallet Member Relations 10 Jaleah Sydnor Food & Beverage 12 Kevin Keller Culinary 14 Thomas Kopania Jr Golf Maintenance 15 Nandy Dhoska Maintenance 16 Justin Gladhill Golf Maintenance 16 Max Scherr Food & Beverage 17 Dory Bittle Food & Beverage 18 Bryan Martin Golf 20 Carmina Purtell Events 21 Gavin Leon Racquets 24 Jessica Taylorson Fitness 24 Isai Ramirez Gonzalez Security 25 Natalia Portugal Food & Beverage 27 Jared Hedrick Food & Beverage 28 Paige Etris Food & Beverage Suzy Jewett Grounds 18 Fahimeh Nabavi Culinary 16 Mark Jones Golf Maintenance 7 Kent Johnson Administrative 5 Michael Wilkinson Culinary 4 Jahmali Francis Housekeeping 3 Geneva Braxton Culinary 1 Jody Sambrick, Jr. Racquets 1 Genevieve Wallace Food & Beverage 1 BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES
CONTRIBUTE TODAY! Contact Juanita Bayer at jbayer@bcc1898.com to set up your paycheck donation or fill out the form!
STAFF MILESTONES
NEW HIRES
BCC
You know BCC and the candidates who have the right character, competency, and chemistry to be successful here. For details on how you may benefit from our Staff Member Referral Program, contact Lauren Kourtsounis at lkourtsounis@bcc1898.com.
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Malik Carroll Pastry Cook Surajsingh Bundhoo J-1 Culinary Intern
Staff Referral Program
Danny Murphy Top 50 Kids Golf Coach
Michael Wilkinson Promoted to Sous Chef Tournant
Kevin Keller Passed CEC Exam
Michael Nyerges Baby Girl
Dory Bittle Server Assistant
John Arnold Greenkeeper
Michael Rowe Staff Accountant
Tyler Clarke West Course Assistant
Cathy Kim Made Golf Digest Best Young Teachers List
