March Park & Farms 2024

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

CONTENTS

3 #GPMFP

4 Best Places to Work, All-Staff

5 Race Team

6 BCC YOUniversity

8 BCC Cares

9 Kudos Korner

10 Valentine’s Day Chili Cook-off

11 Potluck at Roland Park, Staff Cookbook

12 Staff Referral Program

14 Staff News

PARK & FARMS TEAM

Madison Elena, Shantae Fauntleroy, Abby Michael, Jessica Noffsinger, Sydney O’Rourke, Vince Posterli, Brandi Rodriguez, Annett Zimmer

ON THE COVER:

Chef Mike & Staff Chef Shantae Fauntleroy having fun at work!

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.

SUBMIT YOUR STORY

JANUARY STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Charles Scheps, IT Professional

Q4 SURVEY WINNER

Jacob Thompson, Junior Golf Professional

Stay tuned for the Q1 survey on Friday, April 5.

Thank you to all Staff Member for taking the time to provide valuable feedback!

The BCC Leadership Team is committed to providing positive & engaging experience for all Staff Members. It is important that we are meeting your expectations & making BCC one of your favorite places!

LET’S GO

6YEARS IN A ROW

For a sixth 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 Club - 2024 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 8, 2024.

SPRING ALL-STAFF

SAVE THE DATE!

Monday, April 15 | Five Farms | 8:30am

Mark your calendars for the All-Staff meeting on Monday, April 15, at our Five Farms clubhouse. Have breakfast with your coworkers, learn how the Club is doing, win raffle prizes, listen to the guest speaker, catered lunch, and more!

INTRO TO REFORMER PILATES

Earning a Reformer Pilates license is one of the hardest and most sought-after certifications. So, how did we get so lucky to have our own specialized trainer under BCC’s roof? Reformer Pilates Group Exercise Instructor Meredith Lull, is opening the doors to let our staff members give it a try! Reformers Pilates is a class that can be taken at your own pace, as you are practicing strength training where you may control the variable resistance according to your needs. There are endless benefits to this form of exercise, including coordination, posture, injury prevention, and many more!

MARCH 6 & 21 | 2:00PM | .5 CREDIT

PROFESSIONAL EMAIL ETIQUETTE

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

REGISTER

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.

MARCH 8 | 3:00PM | .5 CREDIT

HOSPITAL BLANKET MAKING

An easy, affordable, and charitable craft! What more could we ask for? Payroll and Benefits Facilitator Juanita Bayer will walk us through the process of making tie blankets from fleece fabric. You may also know Juanita for her presence as the President of the Helping Hands Foundation here at BCC. She is an avid supporter of the Ronald McDonald House, so when she had the idea to donate blankets to the charity, we were excited at the opportunity to join her in the contribution.

MARCH 14 | 10:00AM | 1 CREDIT

CHEERS TO A BETTER YOU!

Staff Chef Shantae Fauntleroy has decided to step out of the kitchen to speak about something that will encourage and enlighten staff about themselves and each other. Oftentimes, at the beginning of the year, people reflect on what they could have done better or dwell on self-proclaimed shortcomings. The purpose of this class is to break that shell, allow your coworkers help you set goals for this year, and acknowledge everything you’ve done as an individual. This time is meant to uplift and inspire, a cheers to a better you!

MARCH 15 | 3:00PM | 1 CREDIT

SUCCESS & THE FINANCIAL STAGES OF LIFE

MARCH 29 | 10:00AM | 1 CREDIT

UPCOMING APRIL CLASSES!

INTRO TO REFORMER PILATES

APRIL 3 & 25 | 10:00AM | .5 CREDIT

STRETCHING & FOAM ROLLER BASICS

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 | 11:00AM | 1 CREDIT

PROFESSIONAL EMAIL ETIQUETTE

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 | 1:00PM | .5 CREDIT

BCC GOVERNANCE

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 | 3:00PM | .5 CREDIT

SQUASH 101

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 | 2:00PM | 1 CREDIT

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. Teaching a class can be as, if not more enriching than attending as a student. Not only will your coworkers get to know you a bit more, you will be able to share unique insight and knowledge for them to keep. Subjects can range from ‘Beginner’s Guide to Indian Masalas’, ‘Intro to Drawing’, all the way to ‘How to Care for a Rabbit’, really and truly anything! If you would like the opportunity to host a class, please contact Lauren Kourtsounis 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.

BCC CARES A great place for the community

FOOD DRIVE

Concluding our February Food drive, we raised 195 lbs of food to be donated to our community! Throughout the month, we collected non-perishable food in our break room. Items included instant mashed potatoes, noodles, tuna, peanut butter, and much more. These items will be dispersed to families and individuals who are food insecure all throughout Maryland. Food insecurity is a larger problem than some may expect. According to current statistics, there are 1 in 5 American children who don’t have enough food and don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Thank you to everyone who helped contribute to such a wonderful cause; it does not go unnoticed!

OUR MISSION

To extend charitable aid to staff members of Baltimore Country Club and their families in case of emergency or financial crisis, including, without limitation, injury, illness, abuse, natural disaster, hardship, or disability.

WHAT WE DO

The Helping Hand Foundation was created in 2010 and has helped our fellow Staff Members with over $55,000 in assistance. We extend charitable aid to staff members of Baltimore Country Club and their families in cases of emergency or financial crisis.

CONTRIBUTE VIA PAYROLL

The organization is funded through voluntary staff member contributions that are tax deductible through our 501c3 status. Contributions can be as low as $1 per pay period and can be adjusted at any time. This is a great way to help your coworkers that may find themselves in need of assistance.

If you would like to contribute, or are in need of assistance, please email helpinghand@bcc1898.com or contact any Helping Hands committee member.

To: Brittany Lewis, Assistant F&B Director

Brittany is constantly thinking of her team first. With a busy and oftentimes unpredictable schedule of F&B Staff, Brittany always ensures that her team has the opportunity to participate in any Staff Events. This has resulted in her giving up her own spot in many cases, to make sure there’s room for others to join in.

From: Golf

To: Pastry Chef Lydia & Pastry Team

Lydia and her Pastry Team continue to go above and beyond everyone’s expectations. The time and effort that goes into their baked goods makes the whole system seem like it’s effortless, but in fact it is their hard work ethic that makes it run so smoothly.

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! Theres a lot of gratitude to be spread. Thank you for all that you do!

To: David Atkinson, Events Manager

For his hard work and dedication to the Events Team. David is always communicating and ensuring that we are on the same page for upcoming Club Events. We are so appreciative when David takes the time to assist with member check-ins at Club events as well!

From: Member Relations

To: Housekeeping Team

They are continuously taking care of us in ways that we don’t see, often only being recognized if something is out of place. They do a lot for the Club, always with a smile on their face, and a consistent work ethic.

From: Culinary, F&B

To: Communications Team

They are continuously adapting to everyone’s needs and wants, even predicting what might be needed without a source to go off of. The talent that comes out of that department is invaluable.

From: Human Resources

Valentine’s Day Chili Cook

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, BCC held its inaugural Chili Cook-off. There were nine chilies lined down the hallway with plenty for everyone to sample and discuss. Before the votes were counted, it felt like the judgment could have gone either way, it all came down to one department—Culinary. With refined palates, the team deliberated over each submission. They left us in suspense, wondering who the Chili Champ would be. After careful calculation, we had our winners. In third place, Assistant Controller Chris Jeffers. Chris was not too familiar with the world of chili, but he had prepared himself and “That Chili” for this exact moment, and it more than paid off. In second place, we had a short rib chili from Bartender Jared Hedrick, a whizz culinary student with an aspiration to open his own restaurant one day. We can all say confidently that he has a bright future ahead of him. Drumroll please… our Chili Champs were none other than the dynamic bartender duo, Danny Coker and Gio Vargus with their Bacon Chorizo Chili, “The BCC!” Aside from their over-thetop, delicious dish, their teamwork and camaraderie were enjoyed by all. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to our amazing staff for filling our hallways with laughter!

Off

Potluck @ ROLAND PARK

Monday, March 18

In December of 2023, there was chatter around the business office about favorite dishes, and the idea of a potluck was brought up. We held a small Staff Potluck over at Roland Park on a Monday to supplement the staff meal. Sharing a meal blossomed into an experience that bonded our cultures and individuality, across the table and across the departments. With everyone enjoying their time and recipes, people were curious if it was going to be an ongoing event. After speaking with staff, it sounds like a Quarterly Potluck should be in order, mark your calendars for March 18! Be sure to sign-up your dish!

Staff Cookbook

Introducing our BCC cookbook, a delightful compilation of recipes contributed by our talented staff! From the savory classics to the sweet indulgences, each dish tells a story of creativity and passion from within BCC. As we gather these recipes, we not only celebrate our diverse culinary traditions but also foster a sense of camaraderie that transcends the office walls. Submit yours today and let’s savor the tastes of teamwork and collaboration as we embark on this delicious journey together!

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

HELP US FIND

Summer Camp Director

Do you know an energetic individual to run our summer camp and become the new Camp Director? Would they be interested in working in a fun, fast-paced environment where each person is encouraged to create memories? The ideal candidate will be responsible for the conception, planning, and management of the 5-week program. The Director will supervise 4-5 staff members throughout the day and create their daily schedules. Campers can be dropped off as early as 8:00am and leave as late as 5:00pm. BCC summer camp includes many fun activities and lessons for golf and tennis provided by our sports professionals. This position requires you to be present during all sessions.

CAMP SESSIONS:

JUNE 24-28

JULY 8-12

JULY 15-19

JULY 29-AUGUST 2

AUGUST 5-9

Pool Café Attendant

This position is in our pool area which is located at our Five Farms location in Lutherville, Maryland. The Pool Café is responsible for providing food and beverage services to our members and their guests. This includes duties such as, taking orders, serving food/drinks, and maintaining cleanliness of the dining area in a personable, courteous, and professional manner. This is a seasonal position that begins at the end of May and ends Labor Day weekend.

FEBRUARY NEW HIRES

FEBRUARY STAFF MILESTONE

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

Cathy Kim

Yoona Cynthia Kim-Cox

Margaret Huber Hostess

Juan Cruz Romero Valet Attendant

Olivia Scheiner Banquet Server

Michael Thomas Assistant Golf Professional

Rachael Carter Hostess