March Park & Farms 2023

PARK & FARMS TEAM

Hannah Epple, Abby Michael, Jessica Noffsinger, Jody Sambrick, Payne Simpson, Annett Zimmer

STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH

JANUARY: Jerry Kalb, Lead Locker Room Attendant

Jerry has only been a part of the BCC Team for a year, and has already left an everlasting impression on the Club. Since his first day, he has been eager to learn and provide an extraordinary experience for members and guests. Upon entering the locker room, you are greeted by Jerry and you feel at home. He was instrumental in reopening the Five Farms Men’s Locker Room and getting it back to “normal” as if renovations never happened. He is someone you can count on day in and day out. The relationships he builds with members and guests is second to none and is one of the reasons why BCC is a favorite place for our members.

LEADERSHIP AWARD

JANUARY: Carmina Purtell, Events Manager

Carmina has grown up at BCC in more ways than one. Starting at BCC several years ago as a Food & Beverage intern, she has worked her way up to Events Manager, and has grown into a wonderful leader. Her love and dedication to this team is evident in everything she does. Carmina is always ready to teach, guide, and learn. She understands the importance of teamwork and is consistently exceeding expectations. Carmina’s creativity and hard work throughout her time on the Events Team have set a high standard for what we can achieve. Her love of BCC, her fellow staff members, and the membership is apparent in every event, and we are so happy to show her our appreciation with this award.

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

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

GREAT PEOPLE RACE FOR A CAUSE

BCC is starting a staff racing club, where twice a year staff will participate in a charity run! All entrance fees will be covered by the Club and participants will decide the charity runs!

BENEFITS

Give to Charity

Make Friends

Improve Your Health

We’re looking for suggestions for the name of the club and what charities we should race for! Send in your suggestions below!

GIVE SUGGESTIONS

REFER & EARN

GET CASH BACK WHEN YOU REFER A FRIEND

Looking for an easy way to earn some extra cash? How about referring qualified candidates for job openings at the Club?

Here’s how it works: If you know someone who would be a great fit for one of our job openings, simply refer them to us with them placing you as a reference when applying. If we hire them and they successfully complete their probationary period, you’ll receive a cash bonus as a “thank you” for your referral.

Not only will you be helping us find great talent, but you’ll also be rewarded for your efforts. Plus, you can feel good about referring someone you know to a company you believe in. It’s a win-win situation!

So why not take advantage of this opportunity to earn some extra cash? Start thinking about who you know that might be a great fit for BCC!

AWARD:

The Staff Member Referral Program rewards staff for each referred candidate that is hired as follows:

• $300 for any full-time staff member who is hired for ongoing employment

• $100 for any part-time staff member or seasonal staff member who is hired to work for a limited duration of time

5YEARS IN A ROW

For a fifth year in a row, Baltimore Country Club has been nominated as a Best Place to Work in Baltimore and we need your help to keep our title!

You will receive an email from a third party vendor asking you to complete a Staff Engagement Survey. The email will be sent from "Best Places to Work." The subject line will read "Baltimore Country Club2023 Staff Member Survey." (Please check your spam/ junk folder in case you don't see the email in your inbox.)

Reflect back on all of your experiences within the past year at the Club, and at your earliest convenience, please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

All surveys must be completed by March 24, 2023.

Spring All-Staff health Expo

SAVE THE DATE!

Monday, April 17 at Five Farms

Mark your calendars for the All-Staff meeting on Monday, April 17, at our Five Farms clubhouse. Have breakfast with your coworkers, learn how the Club is doing, win raffle prizes, and more!

After the meeting, head over to the BCC Health Expo! Meet with health vendors, BCC organizations, and more!

• Brick Bodies

• PSA Financial

• Kaiser Permanente

• Pet Benefit Solutions

• Helping Hands

• & more!

SUBMIT YOUR STAFF PHOTOS!

You take great photos everyday! Share them! We’re looking for photos and video of staff during the winter season for the All-Staff video! Send in your photos and video today!

SUBMIT PHOTOS

DO NOT EAT OVER THE BUFFET Eat when you’re seated

USE PROVIDED UTENSILS

Don’t use your hands

DO NOT MIX THE BUFFET UTENSILS Place utensils where they belong | Prevent food allergy contamination

St. Patrick’s Day FUN FACTS

1. St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish national holiday, with banks, stores, and businesses closing for the day

2. The first St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the U.S. was held in Boston in 1737

3. Shamrocks are the national flower and emblem of Ireland

4. The original color of St. Patrick’s Day was blue. The shift to green happened because of Ireland’s nickname “The Emerald Isle.”

5. Your odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 10,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

FIVE FARMS BREAKROOM | 10:30AM-1:00PM

Join us in the staff breakroom for a St. Patrick’s Day inspired lunch!

CHEF MIKE WILKINSON Sous Chef Tournant

Create a lucky green shamrock milkshake at home!

INGREDIENTS

12 oz mint ice Cream

2 oz milk

Few drops of green food coloring

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend until desired consistency

EXPERT TIP

If you want a thicker milkshake, add less milk. For a thinner milkshake add more milk.

MeMberShip meet the team

Casey Schell, Director of Membership

Hello! I grew up in the Towson area, where I attended Maryvale for grades 6-12. I have three brothers who all attended Loyola Blakefield. After graduating high school, I got my first job in the golf proshop at Elkridge Club, where I worked in the summers. I played field hockey at UMBC and received a Bachelors in Geography and Environmental Science (my childhood dreams of being a meteorologist turned into being a Director of Membership at private country clubs ). Following graduation, I stepped into the membership department full-time at Elkridge. Kent Johnson was actually the GM at Elkridge for 11 of my 14 years there. Following him to BCC was one of the best decisions of my career, and I am so happy to be a part of this team. I am the proud mom to my three kids, Fritz (4), Rose (2), and Grace (8 months). I also have a really cute English Lab, Mags (8). Oh, and a pretty great husband, Eric (34). See you around!

Daniele Lepe, Membership Assistant

I started as a server at the Club and shortly after received an opportunity to transition into the Membership department. I am currently a senior at Towson University, studying Advertising and Public Relations. After I graduate in May, I hope to work in social media strategy or digital marketing. I went to high school in Southern Maryland but grew up in Pensacola, Florida. I attended a high school for criminal justice, while also playing lacrosse and cheerleading. When I’m not working or in school, I like to spend time with my cats Blue and Mako who I share with my best friend Rida (Rhytha). I love to travel, so if you see me and have any recommendations to visit, please stop me and let me know! I am coming up on year three of working at BCC, and I am so grateful for all the opportunities and people I have met.

HOW DO MEMBERS BECOME MEMBERS?

PROPOSER RECEIVES RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP PROPOSALS

PROPOSER SUBMITS LETTER OF INTENT AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FORM

FOUR BCC REFERENCES COMPLETE REFERENCE FORMS

INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE

CANDIDATE IS POSTED IN LIFESTYLE, ON THE WEBSITE AND IN EMAILS FOR 30 DAYS

ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPLETED FILE

ADMISSIONS RECOMMENDS CANDIDATE MEETS THE BOARD

CANDIDATE MEETS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

YOU’RE A MEMBER OF THE CLUB

BOARD VOTES TO ELECT CANDIDATE, IF YES…

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

BCC CORE FOUR

1. DO WHAT’S RIGHT, NOT WHAT’S EASY Take ownership & be accountable

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4. BE EXTRAORDINARY

Going beyond expectations is the standard

STAFF MILESTONES

Help us celebrate our fellow Staff Members by letting us know of their achievements! Whether that’s buying a house, having a baby, earning a certificate, or earning a promotion—we want to help them celebrate!

SUBMIT A MILESTONE

NEW HIRES

Danny Coker Bartender

Rakel Diaz Server Assistant

Ted Lee, Jr. Cook

Eric Jordan Cook

Lainey Baer Group Exercise & Yoga Instructor

Brad Freeman Bartender

Bri Boncaro Baby Boy

Sean Watson Passed Maryland Certified Pesticide Applicator License Exam