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Membership Magazine May 2021

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

CONTENTS 1

Great People Make Favorite Places & Archives

Membership

À la Carte Dining

4 Aquatics 5

Private Events

Club Events

Fitness & Wellness

10 Golf 11 Grounds

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

13 Racquets

EVENTS CALENDAR Event location, time, and date is subject to change due to restrictions regarding COVID-19 Virtual Event •

Martin P. Brunk, President Thomas E. Carroll, Vice President Elizabeth R. Sieck, Secretary Hugh W. Mohler, Jr., Treasurer Mason M. Champion Raymond C. Daue, Jr. Joseph C. Huddle Edward M. Joffe, Jr. Gregory E. Johnston Paul D. McKinnell Leslie C. Rose S. Gale Woods

Virtual & In-person Event •

May 3 - Annual Meeting 6 - Wine Society: Popping Corks 8 - Mother-Daughter Yoga 8 - Mother's Day To-Go Order Pickup 9 - Mother's Day Brunch at Roland Park 9 - Mother's Day Dinner at Five Farms

Complimentary Event

13 - Farmhouse Wooden Pet Portraits 18 - Spring Gardening Workshop 19 - Trivia Night 27 - Redwood Empire Cocktail Class 28 - Opening Day at the Pool 31 - Memorial Day at the Pool

20 - Father’s Day 21 - Summer Camp Begins 25 - Friday Pool Party: Peruvian Night

July 3 - Red, White, & Boom! 4 - July 4th BBQ at the Pool 16 - Friday Pool Party: Jamaican Night

ON THE COVER

Mary Briggs, Chair mary.briggs@hotmail.com | 410.241.4132 Timothy Bojanowski tim@zestsms.com | 443.465.2950 Sharon D. Credit sharoncredit@gmail.com | 410.303.6242 Jeffrey E. Gordon jeg51168@gmail.com | 443.465.1494 Marianne Huddle bednarz401@yahoo.com | 917.439. 6212

June 1 - Wine Society: Rosé 11 - Pizza & Karaoke at the Pool 13 - DIY for Dad 16 - Trivia Night

The Membership Committee welcomes comments from the BCC membership regarding any of the foregoing candidates. All communication with the Membership Committee is held in strict confidence. The current members of the Membership Committee and their contact information are as follows:

21 - Trivia Night 30 - Pizza at the Pool

Fitzpatrick (Fitz) Maher on the playground at our Five Farms Pool Complex—September 2019

Gregory E. Johnston gregjohnston@outlook.com | 410.382.7798 John L. Tansey jtans@comcast.net | 443.904.3270 Matthew S. Thompson mthompson@lothorian.com | 410.935.9806

RECEPTION Roland Park 410.889.4400 Five Farms 410.252.6505 Hours Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm Monday 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-9:00pm

Great People Make Favorite & Safer Places BCC has created an actionable statement that helps define our philosophy known as The Simple Truth: Great People Make Favorite Places. Below is a small sample of staff members who are helping to make BCC your favorite place. ◆

February Staff Member of the Month Olivia McPherson, Assistant Pastry Chef We congratulate Olivia for being named February Staff Member of the Month! She has been holding down the fort in the Pastry department while our Executive Pastry Chef Lauren was on maternity leave. Our Culinary Team has not missed a beat with her at the helm! Olivia has created wonderful desserts in À la Carte and at special events including our Wine Dinners. She embodies our Simple Truth as she is always willing to help and go above and beyond to make our members smile. She is a team player and is very much appreciated by not only our Culinary Team, but the BCC Team as a whole! Way to go Olivia on the well-deserved award!

Simple Truth Award Dominic Kalwa, Assistant Restaurant Manager Lauren Thurston, Events Manager We congratulate Lauren and Dominic for receiving the Simple Truth Award! These individuals truly embodied the Simple Truth when they worked together to create a memorable birthday cake presentation for one of our members! The member’s family ordered a Star Wars themed cake to be presented while dining in À la Carte. To help make this surprise one for the books, Lauren ordered a Storm Trooper costume for Dominic to wear as he brought the cake out to the family. To say that this family (and everyone dining in the Terrace Room) thoroughly enjoyed the surprise, is an understatement! Thank you to Lauren and Dominic for going above and beyond to create this memorable birthday moment!

ARCHIVES

Help Us Preserve BCC History For future generations and historical enthusiasts, your Archive Committee is accepting donations of any BCC archival memorabilia, souvenirs, trophies, or items with BCC historical value. We greatly appreciate your donations! If you have donations to the BCC archives, please contact Assistant General Manager Michael Nyerges at mnyerges@bcc1898.com.

MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME TO THE CLUB! New member bios can be viewed on our website under Membership.

Mr. Joshua R. Bowers

Mrs. Gretchen L. Carpenter

Mr. Michael F. Dockman

Mrs. Tracy S. Dockman

Miss Katharine G. Dockman

Miss Allison E. Dockman

Mr. Jeffrey C. Fountain

Dr. Kathryn L. Geary

Mr. Walid R. Hajj

Mrs. Lisa M. Hajj

Mrs. Kiersten E. Howe

Mr. Stephen P. James

Mrs. Cathy James

Mr. John L. McLoughlin

Mrs. Justin F. McLoughlin

Mr. Andy J. Mest

Mrs. Kathleen B. Mest

Mr. Zachary T. Miller

Mrs. Sarah A. Bach-Miller

Mr. Venkat Rangarajan

Dr. Anitha Rangarajan

Mr. Keith M. Reilly

Mrs. Kathryn L. Reilly

Mr. Christopher D. Rhodes

CONDOLENCES Mrs. Patricia Lowry March 13, 2021 Mr. J. Conrad Buedel April 12, 2021 Mrs. Natasha C. Rhodes

Mr. Matthew W. Schmitt

Mrs. Alexandra H. Vaughan

Mrs. Elizabeth F. Wuestling

PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP The following prospective members were posted for membership in the Club since the April 13, 2021 meeting of the Membership Committee.

Proposed

Proposer

Proposed

Proposer

Mr. Jeff C. Clary Mrs. Jodi E. Clary Mr. Connor S. Cunningham Mrs. Erin M. Cunningham Mr. Thomas C. Dillon Mrs. Emily D. Dillon Mr. Bradley R. Dolny Mrs. Margaret T. Dolny Mrs. Kelley C. Ehrlich

Mrs. Laura M. Wille Mrs. Laura M. Wille Mr. Yale R. Hoffberg Mr. Yale R. Hoffberg Mr. George D. Riedel Mr. George D. Riedel Mr. Jason Smith Mr. Jason Smith Mr. Alexander W. Ehrlich

Mr. Brian Horn Mrs. Veida McCampbell Mrs. Kelsey R. Knott Mr. Jason C. Martin Mrs. Jennifer O. Martin Mr. Spencer S. Pollock Dr. Robert R. Redfield III Mrs. Maura Smith Mr. Michael Zierhoffer

Mr. Robert H. Ellrich Mr. Robert H. Ellrich Mr. Timothy J. Dietrich Mr. John & Mrs. Kimberly Wolff Mr. John & Mrs. Kimberly Wolff Dr. Jeremy S. Pollock Mr. Daniel R. Redfield Mr. Jason Smith Mr. William Bowman

May 2021

À LA CARTE DINING

Hot & Ready

The West Course Refreshment Stand has received an upgrade with a TurboChef! The menu of hot items offered this year includes the BCC Turnover, soft pretzels, grilled cheese, and a classic breakfast sandwich made with sausage, egg, and cheese on an English muffin. ◆

Cocktails & Spirits

To give you more options for a mid-game drink we have added several new spirits at the stands including Bulleit Bourbon, Maker’s Mark bourbon, Bushmills, Deep Eddy Orange, Avion Blanco Tequila, and 1800 Blanco Tequila. ◆

BCC TURNOVER ⊲

DEVIL'S BACKBONE ▼

The BCC Turnover, created by Executive Sous Chef Kevin Keller, is made with house-smoked brisket, smoked Gouda, and bourbon BBQ sauce in a pretzel pocket.

The newest additions to our cocktail offerings at the stands are by Devil’s Backbone. They have crafted these fantastic canned Grapefruit Smash and Orange Smash cocktails with real fruit pulp!

Pick-Me-Ups

AT B C C ' S G O L F C O U R S E R E F R E S H M E N T S TA N D S

Keep your game strong this season with Aveley Farms cold brew coffee, Gatorade energy chews, and Sunshine natural energy seltzer. ◆ AVELEY FARMS COLD BREW ⊲ This is a superb canned cold brew coffee sourced from a Brazilian coffee crop with deep, rich cacao notes. Aveley Farms cold brew coffee comes from a local boutique coffee shop in the Harbor East neighborhood of Baltimore City. Aveley Coffee Roasters sources single origin coffee from around the world.

GATORADE ENERGY CHEWS ⊲

SUNSHINE ENERGY SELTZER Sunshine is a nonalcoholic energy seltzer with a laundry list of essential vitamins and minerals, 70mg caffeine extracted from green coffee beans, and six flavors with options of zero calorie sugar-free or 60 calories with sugar. We are using their popular Ginger-Berry flavor instead of ginger ale to mix up a Transfusion ‘Boost’ cocktail. That's sure to get your golf game right!

Gatorade Energy Chews provide a blend of B vitamins that get you ready to perform. Without caffeine, you may want to combine them with either an Aveley Farms cold brew or a Sunshine, but these energy chews do something that caffeine cannot.

CLIF BARS ⊲ If you need some calories but don’t want to eat a whole meal, we have added new nutrition bar options with CLIF Bar white chocolate macadamia nut and a more calorie-dense hazelnut butter. 3

AQUATICS

Make a Splash!

May 28 marks the start of our pool season and all the fun events that come along with it. Are you ready to jump into summer? We are!

WELCOME EMILIE TO BCC! Please join us in welcoming our new Director of Aquatics Emilie Combs to Baltimore Country Club! Emilie grew up in Calvert County, MD along the Chesapeake Bay, so it was only natural for her to have a love of water at a young age. After teaching herself to swim at the age of three, her parents signed her up for the swim team at Calvert County Country Club. Emilie’s first job was as a lifeguard at Safe Harbor Zahnisers marina in Solomons, MD. Her love of swimming led her to South Carolina, where she served two years in the US Marine Corps. She raised her three daughters in Tega Cay, SC. She got back into aquatics by becoming a lifeguard at the YMCA. Emilie eventually became a manager for a pool management company serving 169 pools in the Charlotte area. Apart from swimming, Emilie also enjoys playing tennis, water skiing, and bowling. ◆

RESERVATION REMINDERS • Guests are permitted for pool use and pool dining (lunch and dinner) Monday-Sunday • Pool use will not be permitted without a reservation • Reservations can be made up to one week in advance • The maximum number of individuals per reservation is six • Walk-ins will not be permitted at this time • Members will not be permitted to reserve consecutive time slots in advance, but will be able to request an additional consecutive time slot in person at the pool front desk or by calling 410.554.8022 (based on waitlist availability) • Members, guests, Au Pairs, and babysitters are required to complete the Health Questionnaire before visiting the pool • Reservations must be canceled within 24 hours to not accrue a $25 fee. Members will not be penalized in the event of inclement weather or if their reservation reduces in number • Your reservation will be held for one hour before your reservation is given to a party on the waitlist. If you are running late, please call the pool front desk at 410.554.8022 to notify our staff. 4

May 2021

POOL HOURS & RESERVATIONS — HOURS OF OPERATION — Monday-Sunday | 10:00am-8:00pm The Pool Complex will close daily from 1:30pm to 2:00pm for cleaning and disinfecting. All members must leave the Pool Complex

— RESERVATION TIME SLOTS — 9:00am-10:00am

Adult Lap Swimming Only

10:00am-1:30pm

2:00pm-8:00pm

PRIVATE EVENTS

CLUB EVENTS

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS  Adult Events

 Family Events

 Children's Events

Featured Events

This event location, time, and date is subject to change due to restrictions regarding COVID-19 Virtual Event • Virtual & In-person Event • Complimentary Event RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4

MAY 3

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP Virtual (GoToWebinar®) • 5:30pm-7:00pm Reports will be given to the members on the status of the Club. Additionally, voting for the election of two at large members to the Club’s Board of Governors, the re-election of three Governors to a second three-year term, and constitutional amendments RSVP via Registration Link on Club Calendar

WINE SOCIETY: POPPING CORKS Five Farms & Zoom • 6:30pm-8:00pm Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members (Includes hors d'oeuvres) Virtual pickup 5/6 from 4:30pm-6:00pm at Golf Circle

MOTHER-DAUGHTER YOGA

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH Roland Park • 11:00am-2:00pm Live music and brunch! Adults $60++ | Children (4-12) $20++* Complimentary family photos until 1:30pm Jacket & Tie; Cocktails by Chit; Sole Dining Option

MOTHER'S DAY DINNER Five Farms • 5:00pm-8:00pm Plated dinner with live music! Adults $60++ | Children (4-12) $20++* Complimentary family photos until 7:30pm Country Club Casual; Cocktails by Chit; Sole Dining Option

FARMHOUSE WOODEN PET PORTRAITS on page 8

SPRING GARDENING WORKSHOP on page 8

TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) Call to Make a Reservation; Teams of (6); Minimum of (4) Teams Required; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual

REDWOOD EMPIRE TASTING

May 2021

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OPENING DAY AT THE POOL

MEMORIAL DAY AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex • 10:00am-8:00pm Buffet Opens at 11:00am Enjoy a live DJ, games, food, and a day at the pool! Adults $25++ | Children (4-12) $15++* RSVP: Pool Calendar; Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit; Sole Dining Option

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CLUB EVENTS

JUNE 1

WINE SOCIETY: ROSÉ Five Farms & Zoom • 6:30pm-8:00pm Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members (Includes hors d'oeuvres) Virtual pickup 6/1 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Golf Circle

JOIN WINE SOCIETY!

FATHER'S DAY DINNER

SUMMER CAMP: LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA June 21-25, July 12-16 (No Golf Available), July 19-23, July 26-30, August 16-20 Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm Ages 4-12 (Must be potty-trained to register) Members $300/Week | Guests $350/Week $150 for Golf or Tennis (Add Second Sport for $100) $20/Day for Before/After Care 100% Payment Due Before Child Begins Camp; 50% Non-refundable; 10% Sibling Discount (Must be attending the same week)

LIVE MUSIC IN À LA CARTE Five Farms • 5:00pm-9:00pm Join us in À la Carte for live music by Jon Zorn! RSVP: Dining Reservation; Country Club Casual

FRIDAY POOL PARTY: PERUVIAN NIGHT Live music! Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:00pm-8:00pm Adults $30++ | Children (4-12) $20++* RSVP: Pool Calendar; Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit; Sole Dining Option at the Pool; Café Snacks Available

FRIDAY POOL PARTY: JAMAICAN NIGHT Live music! Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:00pm-8:00pm Adults $30++ | Children (4-12) $20++* RSVP: Pool Calendar; Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit; Sole Dining Option at the Pool; Café Snacks Available

PIZZA AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:00am-7:00pm $12++ per Pizza (Cheese, Pepperoni, & Specialty) RSVP: Pool Calendar; Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit

June marks the start of a new year of Wine Society! $180++ per Person Membership Includes: • 10 monthly tasting sessions • 50% off bottles of wine up to $100 in À la Carte on Tuesdays • Corkage fee waived on outside wine twice a year 11

PIZZA & KARAOKE AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex• 5:00pm-7:00pm Live DJ, karaoke, and pizza! $12++ per Pizza (Cheese, Pepperoni, & Specialty) RSVP: Pool Calendar; Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit DIY FOR DAD Five Farms • 1:00pm-3:00pm Create a special gift for Dad! $25++ per Gift (All supplies & packaging included) Country Club Casual; For more information, contact Heather Miller-Kent at hmiller@bcc1898.com

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JULY 3

RED, WHITE, & BOOM! Space is limited! Five Farms • 6:30pm-10:00pm • Fireworks begin at 9:30pm Member registration opens Friday, May 14 at 9:00am Non-member registration opens Friday, May 21 at 9:00am Join us for a picnic featuring fireworks, balloon twisters, face painters, and live performances by Nashville musicians! (No carnival rides or games) Members $70++ | Guests $85++ | Children (4-12) $40++* Country Club Casual; 100% Non-refundable; Pre-order Food & Beverages; Bring Your Own Blankets & Chairs; Fireworks Rain Date: 7/5

JULY 4TH BBQ AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex • 10:00am-8:00pm Buffet Opens at 11:00am Adults $25++ | Children (4-12) $15++* RSVP: Pool Calendar; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire; Sole Dining Option; Cancellation Policy Does Not Apply

LIVE MUSIC IN À LA CARTE Five Farms • 5:00pm-9:00pm Join us in À la Carte for live music by Jon Zorn! RSVP: Dining Reservation; Country Club Casual

CLUB EVENTS

May 2021

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Health Coaching WHAT IS HEALTH COACHING? By Vanessa O’Brey, Heath, Wellness, & Life Coach

Health Coaching provides the right system, support, and the accountability to help you transform your health and body for good! Health Coaching is the perfect solution for you if what you have been doing is no longer working, and you are looking for something greater to get you where you want to go. During this 45-minute phone call, Vanessa will walk you through a proven process to: • Uncover what has been stopping you, slowing you down, or keeping you from having the health you desire • Develop a powerful vision for what total transformation looks like for you • Discover which foods and lifestyle habits are sapping your energy and what to do to combat it • Get crystal clear on a step-by-step plan to boost your energy in 90 days To schedule your complimentary Total Transformation strategy session contact Vanessa O'brey at vobrey@bcc1898.com.

HEALTH COACHING TIP: MEAL PREP If you are looking for ways to simplify mealtime and eat healthier, and you do not meal prep, then it is time to make it a habit! Meal prepping can save you a lot of headaches when it comes to the dreaded, “What should we eat?" Not to mention saving time and money. Contrary to what you might think, meal prepping does not have to be complicated! Meal prepping is the process of making full meals or meal components in bulk ahead of time. Using meal prep techniques to prepare your food for the week can offer several benefits such as lower grocery bills, less time in the grocery store, smarter meal choices, reduced food waste, better portion control, reduced stress, and less time cooking. Pick your meal prep day, plan, and set aside a block of time. It can be broken up into two days. One day for shopping and one for preparation. Write a list of everything you need and plan for the week ahead. For more information on how Health Coaching can benefit you, contact Vanessa O'brey at vobrey@bcc1898.com.

INTRO TO MEDITATION WORKSHOP

MAY FITNESS CHALLENGES

Saturday, May 15 | 9:00am-10:00am | ZOOM

JESSICA TAYLORSON (jtaylorson@bcc1898.com) Cardio Challenge: The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer. Go outside for a 30-minute walk, jog, bike ride, or run three days a week.

with Rebecca Printen, Therapeutic Yoga Instructor Join Rebecca for an exploration into a practice that can improve your life in so many ways! What you will learn: • The purpose of meditation. What it is, and what it is not • The benefits of meditation • How to cultivate a different relationship to your thoughts • How to learn to sit comfortably • Different meditation styles • How to set up your meditation space and begin your own practice

$25 PER PERSON Registration required in advance via the Fitness Calendar (BCC Website) or the Calendar (BCC Mobile App) Deadline to register May 13 Minimum 5 participants; maximum 10 participants

Discover the great outdoors with changes from our Personal Coaches! Sunshine is a mood booster, and nature is therapy!

Strength Challenge: Tone up just in time for swimsuit (or coverup) season. Do three sets each at least two times a week: 20 pushups, 20 squats, and a 30-60 second plank. JENNA SCOTT (jscott@bcc1898.com) Challenge: Email Jenna for a body weight exercise or stretch that can be done outside! MARISSA LOFORTE (mloforte@bcc1898.com) Challenge: During the month of May, snap a picture of yourself (and your family) enjoying any outdoor activity like golf, hiking, biking, and more. Each photo emailed to Marissa equals one raffle ticket. At the end of the month one lucky winner will be drawn. Bonus Raffle Ticket: If you walk 20,000 steps in one day, send a photo of your Fitbit or phone tracker to Marissa Enter to Win: A complimentary outdoor 50-minute Personal Training session with Marissa 9

GOLF PROJECT 9 LADIES' CLINICS

Improve Your Golf Game WITH BCC'S INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

LADIES’ GOLF SCHOOLS

Golf schools aimed specifically at different handicap groups, focusing on either short game, full swing, or navigating trouble situations (rough, bunkers, and uneven lies). Short Game $100 Trouble Shot $100 Full Swing $125 Handicap 0-19 Full Swing May 8 | 9:00am-11:30am May 29 | 9:00am-11:00am Short Game May 14 | 8:30am-10:30am June 28 | 1:30pm-3:30pm Trouble Shots May 21 | 9:00am-11:00am Handicap 20-36 Full Swing May 14 | 1:00pm-3:30pm June 11 | 9:00am-11:30am Short Game May 20 | 1:00pm-3:00pm June 9 | 1:00pm-3:00pm Trouble Shots July 23 | 9:30am-11:30am Handicap 36+ Trouble Shots May 6 | 9:00am-11:00am June 11 | 3:00pm-5:00pm Full Swing May 7 | 9:30am-12:00pm May 28 | 9:00am-11:30am June 30 | 1:00pm-3:30pm Short Game May 15 | 10:00am-12:00pm

May 2021

RELUCTANT LADIES' CLINICS

From 25 to 150 yards, learn how to minimize the strokes on your scorecard where they really count. 30-45 minutes of short game and approach shot instruction followed by 45-60 minutes of on course instruction during clinic days. Start at 25 yards and graduate to 50 yards when you can score a 9 (3 on each hole) during a test day. Open to all female members (non-golfers welcome). Clubs are available for use.

1½ hours of Practice Facility and on course instruction. Open to all members. Non-golf members encouraged and welcome. Golf clubs are available.

$20 per session

$30 per session

Wednesdays May 5, 19, June 9 | 10:30am-12:00pm

GOLDEN GIRLS SERIES

Senior-specific four-week class focusing on mobility and balance while using extra ‘lever systems’ to get more out of your swing. $110 for 4 weeks Thursdays | 10:30am-11:30am Session 1 – May 13, 20, 27, June 3 Session 2 – July 1, 15, 22, 29

SIPS & TIPS

Ladies’ golf instruction and social series. Enjoy a cocktail over a topic each session. Wednesdays | 5:30pm–7:00pm $40 per session (includes drink ticket) Irons & Hybrids: May 19 Driver: June 16 Chipping & Pitching: July 21 Putting: August 11

Tuesdays May 11, June 15 | 10:30am-12:00pm May 4, June 8 | 5:30pm-7:00pm

Thursdays May 13, June 3 | 1:00pm-2:30pm May 27, June 10 | 5:30pm-7:00pm Test Days Tuesday, May 25 | 10:30am-12:00pm Thursday, May 6 & June 24 | 5:30pm-7:00pm

MEN’S SCORING CLINICS (Handicap 15+) $25 per session Wednesdays | 5:30pm-6:30pm Itinerary May 5: Putting May 12: Green Reading & Lag Putting May 19: Flop Shots & Specialty Shots

MEN’S INTRO TO GOLF SCHOOL

Designed to teach the beginner golfer everything they need to know about the game. Topics include grip, stance, posture, ball position, basic swing techniques, and much more! Open to all members. Non-golf members encouraged and welcome. Golf clubs available. $25 per session May 15, June 5, July 10 | 2:00pm-3:30pm

GROUNDS

GREENKEEPER'S UPDATE by Tim Kennelly, CGCS, Head Greenkeeper Aeration is necessary to relieve compaction, improve oxygen, stimulate new turf rooting in the soil, and improve water penetration and infiltration in the root zone. This year, our team aerated the West greens in late March by removing soil with 3/8" coring tines followed by light amounts of sand to smooth the surface. East Course aeration is scheduled for May 3 through May 5. We will be pulling small 1/8" cores followed by a light application of sand topdressing on the greens. We will also be aerating fairways with ½" solid tines followed by verticutting with the Wiedenmann pull-behind machine.

Wiedenmann pull-behind machine

Aerating when the soil and surface temperatures are warm and the greens are actively growing, healing is much faster with reduced disruption time versus aeration in late March/ early April period. For the bentgrass greens, tees, and East fairways, the most important reason for aeration is the removal and reduction of thatch and organic matter. Thatch is a tightly intermingled layer of dead and living stems, leaves, and roots that accumulate between vegetation and soil surface. Thatch accumulation naturally occurs on creeping bentgrass surfaces. It can accumulate rather rapidly, negatively impacting turf growth and playability from reduced water infiltration and increased moisture retention resulting in a soggy surface. An excessive wet layer of thatch creates an excellent breeding ground for disease and pests. In addition to this core aeration, we will be frequently venting the green surfaces with Ninja Tines.

Holes created by Ninja Tines

These are tiny holes that are less disruptive than the standard coring tines and only disrupt 1% of the surface area. In 2020, we found this practice beneficial during the summer stress season (mid-June though mid-September) in providing healthy and quality playing surfaces. This month as the bermudagrass begins to grow, we will be verticutting the bermudagrass on the Driving Range and West Course tees in addition to the bentgrass. What exactly is verticutting? Verticutting is the thinning of turfgrass by blades or wire tines that cut perpendicularly to the soil in varying depths. This practice promotes both lateral and vertical growth, while deeper cuts into the soil reduce thatch and allow moisture and oxygen to reach the root zone. ◆

COURSE CLOSURES MAY 3-5 10 17 24

JUNE 1 7 14 21 28

East Course closed (Aeration) East Course closed (Aeration rain date) West Course closed West Course closed East Course closed East Course closed East Course closed East & West closed (Private event) East & West closed (Private event raindate) 11

GROUNDS

BROOD X

FAQ 17-YEAR CICADAS

What geographic areas do the periodical cicadas affect? Periodical cicadas are found in eastern North America. Within this region, there are different groups called broods that emerge on different 17-year cycles. Broods II, V, X, XIV, and XIX are found in Maryland, with Brood X being the largest. Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. are likely to host more of these insects than any other of the 14 states that share this experience.

How long will periodical cicadas be out? Adult periodical cicadas live between two and six weeks after they emerge from the ground. Adults will begin emerging in mid-May and will last through mid-June.

How are periodical cicadas different from the cicadas I see every summer? Periodical cicadas are smaller and have much more red-orange coloring than the common, large, green “dog day” cicada (genus Tibicen) we see and hear later every summer. Dog-day cicadas are not periodical. Although their life cycle is typically 2-3 years long, we see some emerging every summer.

Will periodical cicadas eat or damage my flowers, shrubs, or trees? Periodical cicadas do not damage flowers, but they may damage newly planted or young trees and some shrubs—damage results from female cicadas laying eggs in small twigs and branches, not from adult feeding.

Dog Day Cicada

For 17 years, cicadas do very little. They hang out in the ground, sucking sugar out of tree roots. Following this long hibernation, they emerge from the ground, sprout wings, make lots of noise that can exceed 100 decibels, reproduce, and die within a few weeks. Their offspring will then return to the ground and live the next 17 years in silence. Over the next several weeks, billions of MidAtlantic cicadas will hear the call of spring and emerge from their cozy bunkers. This year’s group, born in 2004, is known as Brood X. They’ll start their journey to the surface when soil temperatures reach around 64˚F. Cicadas appear every year on the East Coast, but it’s a different 17-year brood that wakes up each time. ◆ May 2021

Do cicadas bite or sting? No. Cicadas do not sting like wasps and bees. Female cicadas have a blade-like organ called an ovipositor that they use just for laying eggs in twigs. Adult cicadas may make a loud buzzing sound if handled, but cannot bite or sting. Why do we only see periodical cicadas every 17 years? By coming out en masse, periodical cicadas are able to avoid or overwhelm enemies. No predator can possibly eat that many cicadas, so chances of individual reproduction and survival increase.

Active Periodical Cicada Broods of the United States

ACTIVE PERIODICAL CICADA BROODS OF THE U.S.

Broods (Next emergence) Multiple Broods 17-Year Cicadas Brood I (2029) Brood II (2013) Brood III (2014) Brood IV (2015) Brood V (2016) Brood VI (2017) Brood VII (2018) Brood VIII (2019) Brood IX (2020) Brood X (2021) Brood XIII (2024) Brood XIV (2025) 13-Year Cicadas Brood XIX (2024) Brood XXII (2014) Brood XXIII (2015) USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

17-Year Cicada

How many cicadas do we expect to see this year? Cicada emergence density can be as high as 1.5 million per acre. (An acre is a little smaller than a football field!)

May 2013 (RL)

RACQUETS

Presort Standard U.S. Postage Roland Park Five Farms 4712 Club Road 11500 Mays Chapel Road Baltimore, MD 21210 Lutherville, MD 21093 www.bcc1898.com | 410.889.4400

MAIN NUMBERS

Fitness Center RP 410.554.8001 x1307 FF 410.554.8017 Golf House: 410.561.3381 Tennis House: 410.889.4474 Racquets Pro Shop: 410.467.1208

DINING HOURS

Lunch: 11:00am-3:00pm Dinner: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday: 5:00pm-9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm-9:30pm

RESERVATIONS

For all reservations please visit www.bcc1898.com, download our mobile app via the Apple Store or Google Play Store, call 410.889.4400, or email reservations@bcc1898.com.

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