Uncorked - March/April 2023

Women’s History Month

Easter Brunch

St. Patrick’s Day

Kevin M. Bonner General Manager

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

It’s an exciting time here at The Center Club. Event attendance is at an all-time high and the word is out about our refreshed menus and cocktail offerings. Spring is definitely in the air!

Signs of the season are all around: a buzzing happy hour scene, March and April holiday reservations filling up the books, and a little more sunshine every day which means less coat check and more springtime finery and fun. Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt is an additional sign of the season. Make your reservation early for this member favorite.

Meanwhile, we’re seeing membership levels continue to grow. The Club’s success is dependent on you sharing it with those in your professional and social circles and we appreciate the effort made by our members.

Don’t miss pages 3-4 highlighting the women at The Center Club for Women’s History Month.

Is there a wedding or graduation in your family’s future? We’d be honored to help you make it extraordinary—remember that your Club is the region’s top private event space for celebrations of all sizes and styles. See page 13 for information.

Finally, mark your calendar for April 9 when we kick off baseball season with Opening Day festivities in your Orioles Pub. We guarantee you’ll bring luck to the ballpark when you check out the latest Orioles memorabilia on display before you head over to Camden Yards.

Of course, our members are already MVPs in our league. Here’s to your winning season ahead at The Center Club!

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Ronald R. Peterson President president@centerclub.org

Bradley Chambers President Elect MedStar Health

Guy Flynn Vice President  DLA Piper, US

Keith Lee

Vice President  Brown Capital Management

Shelonda Stokes

Vice President Downtown Partnership

Mark M. Deering

Secretary  MacKenzie Companies

Alvin D. Katz

Treasurer KatzAbosch

Denise G. Adah CPA, MBA RICP®, Advisor

Christine Aspell  KPMG LLP

Anirban Basu Sage Policy Group, Inc.

Barbara Bozzuto

Community Volunteer

TJ Brightman

Baltimore Orioles

Marc Broady

Weller Development

Patricia Brown

Medically Home

Calvin G. Butler, Jr.

Exelon Utilities

August J. Chiasera  M&T Bank

Kelly Drnec Hotel Revival

John Frisch

Shawan Leadership

Nancy Greene

Miles & Stockbridge

Al Hutchinson  Visit Baltimore

JoAnn Ioannou

Johns Hopkins Health System

Daniel Joerres  WBAL-TV

Louis Kousouris, III  MCB Real Estate LLC

Lawrence A. LaMotte  Advocacy Options

Julia Marciari-Alexander

The Walters Art Museum

Redonda Miller

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Patricia J. Mitchell

Immediate Past President

Anthony Moag

Whiting-Turner Contracting

Joey Price  Jumpstart HR

Rhonda Pringle  Baltimore Business Journal

Shanaysha Sauls

Baltimore Community Foundation

Lynn Selby

Caroline Center

Mary Pat Seurkamp  MPK&D Partners

Gregory Tucker

The Tucker Group, LLC

Stacey Ullrich

BGE

Mark Weigman

T. Rowe Price Associates

Charles Young Young’s Accounting Service

A Woman’s Place

IS AT THE CENTER CLUB

Women’s History Month is an ideal opportunity to profile Center Club members who also provide leadership on the board, committees and IntraClubs, helping to make the Club even more valuable for all.

As current co-chair of the Viewpoints program and longtime member of the Board of Governors, Denise’s connection to

The Center Club has evolved since she first visited it at One Charles Center (its previous location). At that time, she was an MBA student at Loyola University Maryland.

Years later, Denise became a financial advisor for Ameriprise and was in a position to plan and host meetings and social gatherings for clients and prospective clients. She became a member of The Center Club and quickly found it to be the ideal place for one-on-one networking and gatherings of all sizes. The Center Club handled everything, she said, and was always consistent, enabling her to focus on her clients.

She became more involved in the Club and was such an enthusiastic advocate that a colleague recommended her for the membership committee, which she went on to chair for six years.

Today, Denise works for CUSO Financial Services and uses The Center Club differently than she used to. “Now, for me, the Club is a place to wind down,” she says. She meets friends—old and new—and appreciates the ease of parking and the level of comfort. “I love being in the Club,” she says.

wonder who chooses the “cocktail of the month” at Bar100 and throughout The Center Club, look no further than the Cocktail Club, co-chaired by Stephanie Basu. “It’s where the party is,” she says.

When Stephanie and her husband relocated to Baltimore from New York City, a friend brought them to dinner at The Center Club. They recognized that the Club would be an excellent way to meet people and get to know their new city, so they became members.

Stephanie says that, although her work as a speech pathologist does not require extensive networking, she enjoys the social and community aspects of The Center Club. It reflects what she likes about Baltimore: “the urban environment with a small town feel,” she notes.

Stephanie is also involved with the Young Members Committee. She and her husband have enjoyed weekend and holiday gatherings as well.

The monthly Cocktail Club gatherings, along with trivia contests, have remained a great social outlet, even during the pandemic, she says. Each month, the culinary team shares several options for the “cocktail of the month,” which members can sample and vote on. It’s one way to contribute to the quality, distinctiveness and good cheer of The Center Club.

As an entrepreneur and small business owner, Tara Rudo’s Center Club membership has helped her cultivate client relationships and grow her business as a professional organizing service firm. No More Piles capitalizes on Tara and her team’s expertise to solve their clients’ organizational challenges, whether just one room, a whole house or a life transition.

Tara co-chairs Executive Forum 2 at the Club with Gina Ramsey who, not coincidentally, was her first connection to the Club. This coed group was especially helpful as Tara sought to shift the focus of her business during the pandemic. With the help of the group, Tara redirected her attention to estate clearing and helping seniors who were downsizing. Her skills transferred seamlessly as she adapted her business model. As a result, “2022 was our best year ever,” she says.

As Tara continues to raise a family, she says there is yet another benefit to The Center Club. She can enjoy being a mom while still connecting with the professional side of her identity. There are opportunities for learning about business and other interesting topics. Tara remains inspired by other Club members, especially those in Women in Business.

Denise Adah

Stephanie Basu

If you ever

Tara Rudo

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

WE CELEBRATE THE WOMEN MEMBERS OF THE CENTER CLUB’S BOARD OF GOVERNORS

41% 35%

Women Members of The Center Club Board of Governors

Women Leaders of IntraClubs & Interest Groups

Make the Most of Your Membership

On the Calendar

BOOK CLUB 

The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution and the Birth of America

by Steven Johnson

Wednesday, March 1 / 6 PM / Food & drinks by chit Limited capacity / Reservations required

Enjoy an evening discussing our newest book The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America by Steven Johnson. National bestselling author Steven Johnson tells the fascinating story of Joseph Priestley—scientist and theologian, protégé of Benjamin Franklin, friend of Thomas Jefferson—an eighteenth-century radical thinker who played pivotal roles in the invention of ecosystem science, the discovery of oxygen, the founding of the Unitarian Church, and the intellectual development of the United States.

Note: The Center Club is hosting a book drive, see below. All Book Club attendees may bring donations on March 1.

NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY

Book Drive for The Maryland Book Bank

Thursday, March 2–Friday, March 10

We will be collecting new and lightly used books to donate to the Maryland Book Bank. Books for any reading level like board books, picture books, chapter books, young adult and adult fiction and nonfiction are accepted. The children’s books donated will be distributed by the Maryland Book Bank to children who have no books of their own. The proceeds from the sale of adult books help support the book bank’s children’s program. Place books in the box located on the 15th Floor.

Not accepted: CDs, DVDs, encyclopedia sets, magazines, textbooks more than five years old, and books that are damaged or moldy.

VETERANS INITIATIVE 

Afghanistan Combat Advisor

Thursday, March 2 / 5:30–6:15 PM networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres; 6:15–7:30 PM program and discussion

$35++ members or $45 guests / Limited capacity

Reservations required / Open to all Center Club members and guests / Non-member registration through Eventbrite In his book The New Ministry of Truth: Combat Advisors in Afghanistan and America’s Great Betrayal, Maurice “Chipp” Naylon recounts his work as a combat advisor during his deployment to Afghanistan. After nearly a decade of service in the Marines, Chipp eventually made his civilian career transition into real estate accounting. Join us as he discusses his experiences in Afghanistan and how the lessons he learned apply to the business world.

FRENCH CLUB 

Friday, March 3 / 5:30-7 PM / Food & drinks by chit Reservations requested Immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of the French language over drinks and small plates. This Interest Group welcomes all language levels.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS INTRA Cocktails & Conversations

Tuesday, March 7 / 5-6 PM cocktails / 6-7:30 PM buffet Drinks by chit / $60++ or $50++ for WIB members

Reservations required

All members are welcome to network with their business-minded women peers during a cocktail hour in Bar100. Members of the Women in Business IntraClub are invited to keep the conversation going during dinner. Must be a WIB member or first-time guest to attend.

EXECUTIVE FORUM 2 INTRA

Wednesday, March 8 / 5–6:30 PM / $30++

Limited capacity / Reservations required

This group of senior-level executives, business owners and rainmakers discusses the challenges and opportunities in today’s world. The topics vary monthly from internal discussions to guest speakers. Members have come to appreciate EF2 as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors. Must be a member of EF2 to attend.

PROSPECTIVE MEMBER OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, March 14 / 5:30–6 PM meet & mingle / 6-6:30 PM welcome remarks / 6:30 tour / Reservations required

Referrals from members are the best way to grow our membership. Invite a friend, family member or colleague to learn about the benefits of joining the only 5-star Platinum City Club in Baltimore City and a Top 100 City Club in the world! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served before a brief introductory program, followed by a tour of the Club.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH STORYTELLING

Wednesday, March 15 / 5:30-7 PM / $35++

Registration required

Join us as we honor and celebrate women in conjunction with Women’s History Month. In keeping with this year’s theme of Women Who Tell Our Stories, let’s gather to share stories of women trailblazers in the Center Club’s history.

EXECUTIVE FORUM INTRA

Thursday, March 16 / 4:30–6 PM / $30++

Limited capacity / Reservations required

A group of CEOs, presidents and executive directors in B2B businesses discusses the challenges and opportunities of running an organization. Members have come to appreciate EF as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors. Must be a member of EF to attend.

CRAFT BEER CLUB 

St. Patty’s Day Pairing

Thursday, March 16 / 5:30-7:30 PM / $40++

Reservations required

Ireland has made two great contributions to the world when it comes to drinking: Irish whiskey and Irish beer. We are going to focus on the latter of those contributions as we take a look at the styles and brands of beer that Ireland is best known for. Enjoy a buffet of Irish fare as we sample the flavors of Ireland.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY BUFFET

Friday, March 17 / 16th Floor / Beginning at 5:30 PM $55++ / Drinks by chit / Reservations required

We’ll be celebrating the luck of the Irish with a hearty St. Patrick’s Day buffet! Enjoy a selection of Gaelic culinary delights set up throughout the 16th Floor. Visit O’s Pub for drink specials. We’ll be joined by the lively music of Ken Kolodner, regarded as one of the most influential hammered dulcimer players in North America, and Irish Step Dancers from Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing. Sláinte!

Note: Members will be sharing tables in order to accommodate as many members as possible. À la carte dining available on the 15th Floor.

YOUNG MEMBERS

BSO: Beethoven X Coldplay

Saturday, March 18 / 6:30 PM access to Governing Members’ Lounge at the BSO / 8 PM show / Discounted BSO ticket cost / Limited capacity / Reservations required

The Young Members Committee invites all Center Club members to join them for a night at the symphony with special pre-concert access to the BSO’s Governing Members’ Lounge! Beethoven X Coldplay transforms the “Eroica” Symphony into an anthem, weaving the melodies and lyrics of Coldplay into the original Beethoven and pairing them together based on content and context. It is the alternate “Eroica” Beethoven may have created had he known the music of Coldplay at the time. Make your reservation online to receive your ticket discount code.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Tuesday, March 21 / 11:45 AM–1 PM / Reservations required

All new members and their spouses/partners are invited to join Michelle Dase, Associate Director of Membership Development, for a review of the Club’s benefits while getting acquainted with fellow new members over lunch.

COCKTAIL CLUB INTRA

Cocktails With a Kick

Wednesday, March 22 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or $50++ for Cocktail Club members / Limited capacity Reservations required

A life without spice would be unbearably bland, so we’re spicing it up this month with cocktails with a kick! Whether it’s herbs and spices or something to add a little heat, these three unique cocktails will offer different interpretations of “kicking” things up. Must be a Cocktail Club member or first-time guest to attend.

LOBSTER BAKE

Thursday, March 23 / Seatings begin at 5 PM / $85++ / Drinks by chit Reservations Required

Our Lobster Bake returns this spring! Enjoy a bountiful and mouthwatering seafood display, with a focus on lobster at this popular Center Club event. Classics will be included. Please note, no à la carte dining will be available. Make your reservations today and don’t miss out on this Club favorite.

WINE CLUB INTRA

The Tastes of Portugal

Friday, March 24 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or $50++ for Wine Club members / Limited capacity Reservations required

The Wine Club heads to Portugal this fall, so we thought we’d get a sneak peak into Portuguese wines. The quality and great variety of wines in Portugal are due to noble castas, microclimates, soils and proper technology. Must be a Wine Club member or first-time guest to attend.

MARYLAND DAY

Saturday, March 25 / 5-9 PM / Regular dinner service Drinks by chit / Reservations required

Celebrate Maryland’s official birthday with the addition of a select menu of local favorites! Bar100 will be commemorating the occasion with some specialty cocktails. Keep an eye out for more information regarding musical accompaniment.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS INTRA

Cocktails & Conversations

Tuesday, April 4 / 5-6 PM cocktails / 6-7:30 PM buffet Drinks by chit / $60++ or $50++ for WIB members Reservations required

All members are welcome to network with their business-minded women peers during a cocktail hour in Bar100. Members of the Women in Business IntraClub are invited to keep the conversation going during dinner. Must be a WIB member or first-time guest to attend.

VETERANS INITIATIVE 

The Valhalla Sailing Project

Wednesday, April 5 / 5:30–6:15 PM networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres; 6:15–7:30 PM program and discussion $35++ members or $45 guests / Limited capacity Reservations required / Open to all Center Club members and guests / Non-member registration through Eventbrite

The Valhalla Sailing Project, VSP, connects service veterans with one another and the greater sailing community to promote and address veteran well-being and mental health. Co-founder, James McGinnis, a former Special Forces medic and competitive sailor, will share his own experience of the benefits of competitive sailboat racing and his transition to civilian life. We will hear veterans share their stories of the sense of camaraderie restored to them, as we watch the short film “True North: Sailing to Salvation.”

ORIOLES OPENING DAY PARTY

Thursday, April 6 / 11 AM–2:30 PM, buffet begins at 12 / $45++ / Drinks by chit / Limited capacity Reservations required

It’s time to root for the home team and join us for a Center Club tradition— the Orioles Opening Day Party in the O’s Pub! You will be surrounded with original Orioles memorabilia, local draft beer, craft cocktails and pub fare that’ll never strike out. This is always a sold out event—so make your reservations early! Please note, complimentary parking will not be available under the building for this event.

*The date and/or time may change for the home opener. You will be notified should any changes occur.

FRENCH CLUB 

Friday, April 7 / 5:30-7 PM / Food & drinks by chit Reservations requested

Immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of the French language over drinks and small plates. This Interest Group welcomes all language levels.

EASTER BRUNCH & EGG HUNT

Sunday, April 9 / Reservations taken from 10 AM–2 PM $85++, $30++ children under 12 / Reservations required

Put on your Sunday best and bring the family to our annual Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt! Children can enjoy Easter crafts and egg hunt upstairs while adults sip on complimentary champagne and mimosas. All your brunch favorites will be there including leg of lamb, smoked salmon and eggs benedict. Private rooms available upon request. To make a reservation, please call Tyese Knight at 667-217-3543 or email tknight@centerclub.org

PROSPECTIVE MEMBER OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, April 11 / 5:30–6 PM meet & mingle / 6-6:30 PM welcome remarks / 6:30 tour / Reservations required

Referrals from members are the best way to grow our membership. Invite a friend, family member or colleague to learn about the benefits of joining the only 5-star Platinum City Club in Baltimore City and a Top 100 City Club in the world! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served before a brief introductory program, followed by a tour of the Club.

ON THE CALENDAR

EXECUTIVE FORUM 2 INTRA

Wednesday, April 12 / 5–6:30 PM / $30++

Limited capacity / Reservations required

This group of senior-level executives, business owners and rainmakers discusses the challenges and opportunities in today’s world. The topics vary monthly from internal discussions to guest speakers. Members have come to appreciate EF2 as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors. Must be a member of EF2 to attend.

YOUNG MEMBERS WINE TASTING Wines from New Zealand

Wednesday, April 12 / 6-8 PM / $45++ / Limited capacity Reservations required

Hosted by the Young Members Committee, we are thrilled to have Elite Wines return for another wine tasting following their appearance at the Gala. They will be joined by their wine maker from New Zealand. Young Members, don’t miss this special opportunity to taste a selection of wines from this region.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Tuesday, April 18 / 5:30-7 PM / Reservations required

All new members and their spouses/partners are invited to join Noreen Frenaye, Director of Membership & Marketing, for a review of the Club’s benefits while getting acquainted with fellow new members over light hors d’oeuvres. Stay for dinner or small plates in Bar100.

Don’t forget about your complimentary birthday entrée, good the month of or month after.

MYTH OR MEDICINE: THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS

Wednesday, April 19 / 5:30-7:30 PM; 5:30–6:15 PM networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres; 6:15–7:30 PM program and discussion $35++ members or $45 guests / Limited capacity Reservations required / Open to all Center Club members and guests / Non-member registration through Eventbrite

Does medical cannabis really cure all that some proclaim? Is it safe? What is the science behind the hype? How will Maryland transition from Medical Use to Adult Use with the new law passed in the 2022 election? What has happened in other states as the industry has expanded? Join us for a discussion with a panel of experts and get these and other questions answered.

PANELISTS

Michelle Wright, moderator, has worked as an executive, board member and consultant in the health care industry for more than 25 years. She has several degrees, including one most recently in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland Pharmacy School. Michelle also has an adult son whose life was saved by medical cannabis after 15 different drugs failed to treat his symptoms of psychosis, self-injury and catatonia.

Leah Sera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science and the founding and current Program Director for the Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics (MCST) program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy—the first graduate program in the United States focused on the science behind medical cannabis.

Jacquie Cohen Roth, is the Founder/CEO of CannabizMD (MBE/SBE/DBE) and Founder/ Board Chair of the non-profit Tea Pad Foundation. She is a uniquely qualified medical cannabis industry pioneer and recognized global cannabis industry subject matter expert with an academic background blend of policy studies, economics and cannabis science.

EXECUTIVE FORUM INTRA

Thursday, April 20 / 4:30–6 PM / $30++ Limited capacity / Reservations required

A group of CEOs, presidents and executive directors of B2B businesses will discuss the challenges and opportunities of running an organization. Members have come to appreciate EF as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors. Must be a member of EF to attend.

COCKTAIL CLUB INTRA

Floral Cocktails

Wednesday, April 26 / 6:30 PM $60++ or $50++ for Cocktail Club members / Limited capacity / Reservations required Spring is in full swing and we’re celebrating the season with a selection of fragrant and flavorful flower-powered cocktails. Using floral liqueurs, essences and syrups, our mixologists will offer three flower-inspired cocktails with a unique depth of flavor and complexity. Must be a Cocktail Club member or first-time guest to attend.

WINE CLUB INTRA

Wines of Virginia

Friday, April 28 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or $50++ for Wine Club members / Limited capacity / Reservations required

With over 4,000 acres of grapes that span the state, Virginia is home to 10 regions and 8 distinct AVAs. There’s a movement growing in Virginia vineyards… a community of farmers perfecting their own agricultural art. They don’t bend to trends. They listen to their land, drawing out the story in every vine and every vintage. Crafting wines that embody the grace, grit and experimental spirit of Virginia. Must be a Wine Club member or first–time guest to attend.

The Club was bustling with activity as 2022 came to a close. Members and their guests enjoyed the varying events including the return of Craft Beer Club and Veterans Initiative.

The Daily Record’s Power 100

• John Angelos, Baltimore Orioles

• Christine Aspell, KPMG LLP

• Bob Atlas, Maryland Hospital Association

• Franklyn Baker, United Way of Central Maryland

• Stephen Budorick, Corporate Office Properties Trust

• Calvin Butler, Exelon Utilities

• John Chessare, GBMC

• August Chiasera, M&T Bank

• Janet Currie, Bank of America

• Scott Dorsey, Merritt Properties

• Kerry Doyle, Tradepoint Atlantic

• Gregory Farno, Truist

• Martin Fletcher, Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP

• Rachel Garbow Monroe, The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

• Nancy Greene, Miles & Stockbridge

• Michael Hankin, Brown Advisory

• Carim Khouzami, BGE

• Lawrence Kurzius, McCormick & Co.

• William Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

• Neil Meltzer, Sinai Hospital/LifeBridge Health

• Redonda Miller, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

• Jay Perman, University of Maryland Baltimore

• Brian Pieninck, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

• Darryll Pines, University of Maryland College Park

• Timothy Regan, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

• Kenneth Samet, MedStar Health

• Terrence Sawyer, Loyola University Maryland

• Kim Schatzel, Towson University

• Brandon Scott, City of Baltimore

• Robert Sharps, T. Rowe Price

• Kevin Sowers, Johns Hopkins Medicine

• Mohan Suntha, University of Maryland Medical System

• David Sweiderk, SECU of Maryland

• David Wilson, Morgan State University

2022 Employee of the Fourth Quarter

Brandon Gray joined The Center Club January 2021 as a dishwasher. His teammates praise his conscientious commitment to the Club, team spirit attitude and overall friendly demeanor. We are lucky to have him. After the award presentation, Brandon says “this is the best team I’ve ever had.”

Congratulations Brandon!

EXPERIENCE

WEDDINGS

Recognized as one of the most elegant and prestigious venues for catered affairs, The Center Club takes pride in creating an exceptional wedding experience for you and your guests. Our creative and talented team will make certain your special day is exactly what you envisioned, and your every wish is fulfilled. Select from our customized wedding packages for a flawlessly executed experience.

GRADUATIONS

Celebrate this momentous accomplishment with family and friends at The Center Club. Whether it’s an intimate dinner in the Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Wine Room or a blowout bash in the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Room, graduation parties with us are an excellent way to commemorate your graduate’s impressive achievement and create fond memories that will last a lifetime.

Welcome New Members

Joined January & February 2023

The Board of Governors, members and Center Club team extend the warmest welcome to the following new members. We’re proud to be associated with you and look forward to connecting with you at the Club and in the community.

Ms. Rhonda Alexander

Mr. Larry Alexander

Proposer: Charles Young

Ms. Meryl (Mia) Anderson

Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway

Homesale Realty

Mr. Todd Horak

Senior Executive Project Manager, CBRE

Proposer: William Ferguson

Mrs. Kerry Burns

Market Director, Insight Global

Mr. Matthew (Matt) Burns

Talent Acquisition Manager, Skyline Technology Solutions

Proposer: Taylor Marino

Bishop Dwayne Debnam

Pastor, Morning Star Baptist Church

Dr. Carla Debnam

Executive Director, The Renaissance Center

Proposer: Franklin Lance

Mrs. Morgan Desson

Senior Account Manager, Insight Global

Mr. James Desson

President, centrexIT

Proposer: Gary Marino

Dr. Theodore (Ted) DeWeese

Interim Dean of the Medical Faculty, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and CEO, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Mrs. Bonny DeWeese

Assistant Director of Finance, Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth

Proposer: Kevin Sowers

Mr. Loren Douglass

Founder & CEO, MKD Partners International

Mrs. Michelle Douglass

Founder & Executive Director, Prom Plus NYC

Proposer: Roslyn Smith

Mrs. Aileen Eskildsen

Director/COO, Ellin & Tucker

Mr. Chad Eskildsen

Accountant, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Proposer: Edwin Brake

Mrs. Bria Farmer

Business Financial Manager, Applied Integrated Technologies

Mr. Arnold Farmer II Audit Manager, SC&H Group

Proposer: Taber Small

Mr. Giovanni (Gio) Forte

Senior Investment Analyst, Bolton Partners

Ms. Kimberly (Kim) Hirschbine

Proposer: Geoffrey Adams

Mrs. Maritha Gay

Chief Integration Officer, Lanier Electronics Group

Mr. David Gay

Proposer: Kim Green

Ms. Shamika Godley

Principal & CEO, SGodley Architects

Proposer: Gina Ramsey

Mr. Ezra Gollogly

Partner, Kramon & Graham, P.A.

Proposer: James Ulwick

Mr. William (Art) Grotz, Jr.

Ms. Susan (Sue) Grotz Johns Hopkins Club transfer

Mrs. Saana Holley

Executive Consultant, NeedHR Partner Consulting Firm

Mr. Vernon Holley

Technical Consultant, Philips Healthcare

Proposer: Nicolas Abrams

Mr. Brandon Johnson Maryland State Director, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Ms. Ashli Johnson

Owner, Old Westminster Winery

Proposer: Devin Walsh

Ms. Geminesse (Gem) Johnson

Director of Major Gifts, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health

Proposer: Sabastian Brown

Mr. Oliver Johnson II

Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, MedStar Health

Proposer: Kenneth Samet

Ms. Elizabeth (Lisa) Keenan

Partner, Miles & Stockbridge

Mr. David Sheusi

Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo

Proposer: Scott Wilson

Mr. David Kramer

Owner, Castle Title LLC

Ms. Melinda (Mindy) Kramer

Proposer: Mark Geller

Mr. Morton (Mort) Lapides, Jr.

President, It Works Learning Center

Ms. Rosemary (Rose) Connolly

Proposer: Joseph DeMattos

Mr. Kraig Long

Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Mrs. Liza Long

Lower School Assistant Principal, Friends School of Baltimore

Proposer: Timothy Hodge

Mr. Anthony (Skip) Minakowski

Mrs. Frances (Fran) Minakowski

Senior Advisor to the President, Maryland Public Television

Proposer: Ronald Diegelman

Mr. Alfonzo Powell

Chairman of the Board, Bowie State University Foundation

Mrs. Valorie (Val) Powell

President, ALVA International

Proposer: Aminta Breaux

Mr. Jordan Rosenfeld

Partner, Saul Ewing LLP

Ms. Renee Samuels

Director of Communications, Middle Grades Partnership

Proposer: Eric Orlinsky

Mr. David Rossiello

Regional Market Manager, Prosperity Home Mortgage

Ms. Caroline (Caro) Rossiello

Proposer: Susan Padgett

Ms. Stephanie Shack

Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Enterprise Community Investment

Proposer: Tara Rudo

Mr. Milton Solomon

Proposer: Walker Robinson, Sr.

Mr. Samuel (Sam) Stappler

Partner, PwC LLP

Mrs. Nicole Stappler

Senior Graphic Designer, Yahoo

Proposer: William Corey

Mrs. Sunny Cowell Stovall

Attorney & Adjunct Professor, Maryland Legal Aid & Towson University

Mr. Jesse Stovall

Teacher, The SEED School of Maryland

Proposer: Julianne Tarver

Mr. Brent Swinton

Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Bowie State University

Mrs. Karla Swinton Director, AARP

Proposer: Aminta Breaux

Mr. Justin Tepe Partner, Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

Mrs. Caitlin Tepe

Assistant Attorney General, Maryland Office of the Attorney General Proposer: Kaitlin Corey

Mr. Antonio Villanueva

Owner, Global Mechanical

Ms. Jeimy Villanueva Owner, Global Mechanical Proposer: Karen Barbour

Mr. Bryan Wachs President, New World Title Company

Mrs. Jill Wachs

Proposer: Taber Small

Ms. Aldonna Wylie

Proposer: Lynne Porter

New Member Orientations

New members are invited to attend one of our upcoming orientations. Registration is required.

IN MEMORIAM

We send our deepest condolences as we mourn the loss of the following Center Club members.

Know someone interested in joining the Club?

Join us for an upcoming Prospective Member Open House. For more information, please contact Michelle Dase at mdase@centerclub.org

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Mon–Fri / 9 AM–5 PM

BAR100

Lunch Service

Tues–Fri / 11:30 AM–3 PM

Happy Hour

Tues–Fri / 4–7 PM

Dinner Service

Tues–Sat / 5–9 PM

JOSEPH MEYERHOFF

DINING ROOM

Lunch Service

Tues–Fri / 11:30 AM–3 PM

Dinner Service

Tues–Sat / 5–9 PM

Club Management

Kevin M. Bonner General Manager kbonner@centerclub.org 667-217-3540

Nicholas Steege Assistant General Manager nsteege @centerclub.org

667-217-3546

C. Robert Bannan III Executive Chef chefbannan@centerclub.org

Wen Capon Food & Beverage Manager wcapon @centerclub.org

Chris Hayes Food & Beverage Manager chayes@centerclub.org

Antoine Norfleet Food & Beverage Manager anorfleet@centerclub.org

Patrick Raley Food & Beverage Manager praley@centerclub.org

FINANCE

Tony Haynes Director of Finance & Administration thaynes@centerclub.org 667-217-3544

Derrick Barner Accounts Receivable dbarner@centerclub.org

667-217-3550

Sharon Roth Accountant sroth@centerclub.org 667-217-3551

MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING

Noreen Frenaye Director of Membership & Marketing nfrenaye@centerclub.org

667-217-3542

Michelle Dase Associate Director of Membership Development mdase@centerclub.org 410-926-0188

Emily Ober Member Services Coordinator eober@centerclub.org 410-752-1417

PRIVATE EVENTS

Ashley Murphy Private Events Manager amurphy@centerclub.org

667-217-3547

Tyese Knight Event Coordinator tknight@centerclub.org

667-217-3543

Social Media

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Club Rules & Policies

RESERVATIONS

Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcomed. Please call Reception at 410-727-7788 or visit www.centerclub.org to make a reservation.

UNACCOMPANIED GUEST POLICY

Members can extend a Guest Card to a friend or colleague which allows them to use the Club unaccompanied. You are able to provide a Guest Card to two different people up to two times per year with no one unaccompanied guest being able to use the Club more than twice a year. Reservations must be made with Reception at least 48 hours in advance.

DRESS CODE

In all Club areas, including Bar100 and Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room

A relaxed and well-dressed “smart casual” look is always welcome. Shirts without collars may now be worn and jackets are recommended. This does not include t-shirts or shirts with slogans or large graphics. Dark, untorn and nonfrayed denim can be worn. Sports logo apparel can be worn in Bar100 on game days only (Go O’s and Ravens!).

Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room

Jackets are not required. They are recommended for men when wearing a shirt without a collar.

Orioles Pub

Hemmed shorts and athletic shoes in good condition may be worn. T-shirts and shorts/logo-themed apparel in good condition may be worn. If you would like more detailed information or an updated copy of the House Rules, reach out to Emily Ober, Member Services Coordinator.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Cell phones, laptops and other similar devices may be used in all areas of the Club outside of the Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room with discretion so as not to impose upon other members and their guests. Only handheld communication devices may be used silently in the Meyerhoff Dining Room. The use of speaker phones is prohibited and all devices must be silenced throughout the Club.

PARKING

Although parking is complimentary on weekends and after 4 PM on weekdays, the Club has a limited number of spaces between 7 AM–4 PM on weekdays and it is available on a first-come, first-served basis for a flat rate of $15. We apologize that we cannot reserve parking spaces for any member. Additional parking can be found directly across the street from the building at 30 Light Street Garage with entrances on Light and Lombard Streets. Parking in the 100 Light building is free after 4 PM and on weekends for Center Club members. Show an ID at the Charles Street entrance.

For all Club rules and policies, log into our member dashboard at www.centerclub.org and download our Member Guide.