September/October 2014
Special Connect at the Club Issue
First Annual
Crab Feast
September 27
Star Spangled
Spectacular
September 10-16
THE CENTER CLUB
B A LT I M O R E
Halloween
Cocktail Party
October 31
Book Your Holiday Party Today!
Dates are filling up quickly for holiday parties.
Plan your corporate or family gathering at
The Center Club! Thanks to our exceptional
culinary team headed by Chef Bannan,
we create menus unique to the season and
your event for every occasion including:
• business cocktail parties, receptions,
and holiday dinners
• holiday family brunches, lunches,
and dinners
• Shabbat dinners, rehearsal dinners,
anniversaries and birthdays
By hosting an event at The Center Club,
your guests will enjoy:
• the best views in Baltimore
• exceptional cuisine
• extraordinary service
• competitive pricing
• complimentary evening and weekend
parking in a secure, enclosed garage
Let us make your event memorable! For more
information please contact Vanessa Dailey,
Director of Catering at [email protected]
or 667-217-3543.
NEW
BOOKINGS
Book your holiday party
by September 30th and
receive a $50 Food &
Beverage credit.
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Board of Governors
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
David H. Nevins, President
Nevins & Associates
Dear Center Club Members,
Denise G. Adah
Ameriprise Financial
Calvin E. Barker, Jr.
BB&T
Frank C. Bonaventure
Ober/Kaler
Martin A. Brutscher
McBee & Associates, Inc.
Calvin G. Butler, Jr.
BGE
August J. Chiasera
M&T Bank
Robert A. Chrencik
University of Maryland Medical System
Mark M. Deering, Secretary
MacKenzie Companies
David C. Deger (Emeritus)
John H. Denick
John H. Denick & Associates, P.A.
Are you ready for the season ahead? When you’re a
member of The Center Club, you are! The Orioles are
ready to make a run for the playoffs, the Ravens start
the season with a bang, and the Blue Angels are in town.
As always, The Center Club is at the heart of it all.
Drop by for our Back to Business Happy Hour on Friday,
September 5, and enter to win lunch for four. You can
sample the Light Fare menu and check out our newest handcrafted cocktails.
It’s the perfect time to catch up with fellow members and colleagues.
And remember that America’s eyes are on Baltimore for the 200th anniversary of
our national anthem during the week of September 10-16. Your clients, your family,
and your fellow members will remember the occasion forever when you make
The Center Club your flagship location for events like these:
John D. Dinkel
Baltimore Business Journal
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Tall Ships: Wednesday, September 10 - Tuesday, September 16
Guy Flynn
DLA Piper, US
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Inner Harbor and Fort McHenry Festival Villages and shuttles:
Friday, September 12 - Sunday, September 14
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Three miles of Fireworks: Saturday, September 13, 9:30 PM.
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U.S. Navy Air Show featuring the Blue Angels: Saturday and Sunday,
September 13 and 14 between 2:00 and 4:00 PM.
John B. Frisch
Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
Donald C. Fry
Greater Baltimore Committee
Warren A. Green
Jason L. Groves
Medifast
Mitch Halbrich
Randstad Professionals
Visit www.starspangled200.com for a complete schedule.
Carla D. Hayden
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Reserve early for exclusive dining events for members of The Center Club
and their guests:
Donald P. Hutchinson
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
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Alvin D. Katz
KatzAbosch
Ravens Tailgate at 100 Light Street: Thursday, September 11
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Star Spangled Lunch: Saturday, September 13
Keith A. Lee
Brown Capital Management
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Dinner with Baltimore’s best fireworks view: Saturday, September 13
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Broad Stripes & Bright Stars Brunch: Sunday, September 14
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Tall Ships Farewell Breakfast: Tuesday, September 16
Julie Mercer
Bon Secours Health System
Howard Miller
Immediate Past President
Ex Officio
Saul Ewing, LLP
Patricia J. Mitchell
Ronald R. Peterson
Johns Hopkins Health System
Bonnie L. Phipps, Treasurer
St. Agnes Hospital
Dr. E. Albert Reece, Vice President
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Timothy J. Regan
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Timothy Ryan
The Baltimore Sun
Thomas Schweizer, Jr.
Brown Advisory
Edward H. Walker, III
Transamerica
Mark Weigman
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
John E. Pastalow, III
Ex Officio
Ameriprise Financial
A special casual dress code and expanded hours allow you to use your club
all weekend. So dress comfortably, park free, and stop by for a cool drink or a
delicious meal – and the best view in town.
There’s more. Bring a group to our first annual Red & Black Crab Feast on
Saturday, September 27, inspired by legendary crab seasonings: Old Bay (red)
and Obrycki’s (black). We’ll offer both in an unforgettable spread featuring
all you can eat crabs, the sweetest corn and tomatoes of the season, and a
few surprises. You won’t want to miss it.
Finally, we’re standing by to book your holiday events now. Dates are filling up fast
and we want to accommodate your preferences for your most important parties,
receptions and meetings.
As always, we look forward to serving you.
Kevin Bonner
General Manager
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M E M B E R S H I P C A M PA I G N
Connect at the Club
Join. Get Involved. Build Relationships.
HOW TO USE YOUR DRINK TOKENS
There are myriad reasons to join The Center Club:
the food, ambiance, service, networking with
colleagues, our terrific reciprocal clubs, and even
the free parking after 5 PM. Throughout this issue
look for ways you can Connect at the Club and
make the most of your membership.
1. Invite a colleague or friend who may be interested
in joining to the Club
Do you know someone who would value the business
connections and enjoy the social relationships you find
at The Center Club? Our new Connect at the Club
membership campaign supports what the Club does
best... Making Connections. From the warm welcome
when you arrive, to the members you meet, to the business
relationships built, and the friendships made, The Center
Club provides an enjoyable and comfortable environment.
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And don’t forget to invite them to our Open House for
Prospective Members on September 16th from 5:30-7:30 PM.
We want to build more connections within the Club and
are offering candidates for membership the opportunity to
join with the prepayment of 2015 dues and dues for the
remainder of 2014 will be waived. Plus the reduced onetime initiation fee will be rebated back as a F&B credit.*
Essentially, there’s no initiation fee! This special offer
won’t last long, and the earlier a prospective member
joins, the greater the financial benefit.
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ORIOLES FEVER
The Orioles are having an
amazing season leading the
AL East! Join us in Bar100 as
we watch the final games
of the season before the
playoffs. Before each
evening home game
(Tuesday-Friday) there is
a special Orioles light fare
menu featuring sandwiches
and salads. Park for free after
5:00 PM and plan to walk to
Camden Yards for the game.
CONNECT ONLINE
The Member Area of our website is a great way to stay connected
with what is going on at the Club and with other members online.
By logging on to www.centerclub.org/members you can:
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View your statement and chit details
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Connect with other members through
the Member Directory
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Submit reservation requests
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View upcoming events
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Look for Reciprocal Clubs and request
Letters of Introduction
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Update your contact information
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and more!
Also, join The Center Club’s private groups on Facebook and
LinkedIn. If you need assistance accessing the members-only
side of the website, please email [email protected].
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
You can expect a warm welcome
from our highly dedicated staff and
enjoy an extraordinary visit every
time. We congratulate staff members
Menbere Degfaw and Nicholas Pasco
on their commitment to excellence.
MENBERE “MEMBI”
DEGFAW
Menbere, more commonly known
as Membi was recognized as
the Employee of the Month for
May. Membi has worked at
The Center Club since December
2011 as a server. She enjoys trying
new things and has developed a
reputation for her cappuccinos.
Originally from Ethiopia, Membi has traveled all over the world
and lived in Indonesia for five years before moving to the
U.S. four years ago. “I appreciate being different and when
members ask me where I am from—it’s always nice when
people recognize the uniqueness of Ethiopians.” She loves
living downtown and enjoys walking all over Baltimore.
Her favorite neighborhoods include Little Italy and Harbor
East. “My co-workers are my best friends and family—I like
to take everything lightly and with a smile. I really enjoy
working here.”
NICHOLAS PASCO
In June, Nicholas Pasco was
recognized as Employee of
the Month. Since last October,
Nick has been working in
the kitchen as a sous-chef.
He is a graduate of the culinary
arts program of the Baltimore
International College and enjoys
working with Chef Bannan and
the rest of the staff in the kitchen.
Nick’s favorite thing about cooking
is being able to be creative and try new things. He gets his
inspiration from what is in season, making summer his favorite
season because of all the fresh and local ingredients.
Nick was born and raised in Baltimore County and currently
lives there with his wife and two children. When he is not
cooking at the Club, he is cooking breakfast for his 4 year-old
daughter and 3-year old son who always request his chocolate
chip pancakes. He also enjoys going to the movies, especially
super-hero movies. Nick’s favorite dish to eat is classic
spaghetti and meatballs.
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Aquarium
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Welcome
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Wednesday,
September 10
CONWAY STREET
FREE SHUTTLES
TO FT. McHENRY
LIGHT STREET
CHARLES STREET
Star-Spangled
Spectacular
Fireworks
EASTERN AVENUE
Star-Spangled
Spectacular Concert
Saturday, September 13
Saturday, September 13
Cooking
Demos
Family
Fun Zone
Star-Spangled
Spectacular
Air Show Featuring
the Blue Angels
Saturday, September 13
Sunday, September 14
Tall Ships and Navy
Ships Public Tour
September 11-15
KEY HIGHWAY
For your safety and security, there will be a bag policy enforced by Baltimore City’s
public safety team. For information and restrictions visit www.starspangled200.com
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STAR SPANGLED CLUB EVENTS
Star-Spangled
SPECTACULAR
The Star Spangled Spectacular is a once in a
lifetime opportunity to celebrate the 200th
anniversary of our national anthem. The week will
be filled with events including the Blue Angels air
show, free public ship tours, a patriotic concert,
fireworks, and more. We are here to make your
travel and experience downtown seamless
and enjoyable!
Your membership allows you to use the Club as your
‘home base’ for:
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Parking in the Club’s secure garage under the building
(complimentary after 5 PM and weekends)
Complimentary refreshment stations
(water, iced tea, coffee)
Relaxing between events and attractions
Restrooms
Information and directions
Bicentennial Passport to stamp at all the attractions
This free festival kicks off on Wednesday, September 10
when the ships arrive. Plan to come in for lunch or dinner all
week to see the ships from the view in the Main Dining Room.
Shuttle buses to Fort McHenry are located less than 2 blocks
from the Club on Light and W. Conway Street.
Please note: we will have a casual dress code after 3:00 PM
on Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12, and all
day/night Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14
(shorts, jeans, t-shirts, sneakers and flip flops are permitted).
For more information visit www.starspangled200.com
Friday, September 12
Extended Happy Hour
Come into Bar100 from 5:00-8:00 PM for this special extended
happy hour. Enjoy drink specials and patriotic-themed cocktails.
Order from our Bar100 Light Fare menu or plan to stay for dinner
in the Main Dining Room. Drinks are by chit.
Saturday, September 13
Star Spangled Lunch
Reservations are being accepted from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.
Come into the Club for our lunch buffet before heading out to
watch the Blue Angels Air Show at 2:00 PM. Or plan to watch
the show from the Club with our great views of the city.
The buffet will include crab cakes, hot dogs, hamburgers,
assorted wraps, seasonal salad, french fries, cookies, brownies
and more! $23.95++ adults or $14.95++ children under 12 /
Reservations Required
Saturday, September 13
Dinner Buffet with a View
Reservations are being accepted from 5:00-8:30 PM.
Join us for our dinner buffet before heading over to Pier Six
Pavilion for the two-hour concert hosted by actor, musician
and author John Lithgow and co-hosted by pop music artist
Jordin Sparks. The concert will feature rock group, Train,
the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Kristin Chenoweth,
Melissa Etheridge, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Rogers,
country group Little Big Town and many more artists.
Featured buffet items include our signature crab cakes,
Baltimore fried chicken, seafood Baltimore, prime rib, seasonal
salads, organic vegetable medley, kid-friendly fare, assorted
desserts and much more! And stay for the spectacular 3 miles
of fireworks and laser light show. $47.50++ adults or $22.95++
children under 12 / Reservations Required. No a la carte dining.
Sunday, September 14
Broad Stripes & Bright Stars Brunch
Reservations are being accepted from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM for
this special brunch buffet. The Blue Angels perform at 2:00 PM,
and free public ship tours are from noon-5:00 PM. The buffet
will feature Belgium waffles, an omelet station with all the fixings,
eggs benedict, seafood Baltimore, southern grits, bacon,
sausage, hash browns, fresh fruits and salad, kid-friendly fare,
assorted Danish muffins and pastries and more. $39.50++ adults
or $22.95++ children under 12 / Reservations Required.
Tuesday, September 16
Tall Ships Farewell Breakfast
Come to the Club to see the ships depart the Inner Harbor and
enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast from 8:00-11:00 AM.
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Monthly Events
EXECUTIVE FORUM 2
COCKTAILS &
CONVERSATION
INTRA
Wednesdays – September 10, October 8
5:00-6:30 PM / $15++
Sponsored by: Women in Business
First Tuesdays – September 2, October 7 / 5:00-6:00 Cocktails
6:00 PM Dinner / By chit / Dinner Reservations Required
All are welcome to join the Women in Business for
“Cocktails & Conversation” in Bar100. Members of WIB
may stay for a special prix fixe 3-course dinner for $35.95++.
Must be a WIB member to attend the dinner.
MINI MESA
Monthly meetings encourage senior-level executives with
P&L responsibility to share best practices, discuss relevant
operational topics, explore ideas and expand their external
network. The September meeting will be a combined
meeting with both EF and EF2 groups.
COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING
Wednesday, September 17 & Tuesday, October 14
5:00-7:00 PM
INTRA
Wednesdays – September 10, October 8
12:00 PM / By chit
This small group meeting focuses on enhancing your Spanishspeaking skills over lunch, led by Center Club member, Ed Adkins.
EXECUTIVE FORUM
INTRA
Join us in The Wine Room on your way to dinner or
during happy hour for these complimentary wine tastings.
Plan to make a reservation for dinner afterwards.
SPANISH ROUNDTABLE
INTRA
INTRA
Tuesdays – September 23 (12:00 PM),
October 28 (6:00 PM) / By chit
Wednesday, September 10 / 5:00-6:30 PM
(Combined meeting) / Thursday, October 16
4:30-6:00 PM / $15++
Executive Forum connects like-minded, experienced business
owners, presidents and CEOs interested in learning from
each other and improving how they do business. Both EF &
EF2 groups are intended for B2B businesses and is limited to
members of non-competing companies. Must be a member
of the IntraClub to attend. If you’re interested in joining please
email [email protected].
Join Ed Adkins as he leads the discussion in Spanish to
enhance and enrich fluency. The discussions are informal,
spontaneous and fun; no English spoken here!
THE COCKTAILS CLUB
INTRA
Tasting and Selection
Tuesday, September 23 & Wednesday, October 22
6:30 PM / $10 / Reservations Required
Taste and select the cocktail-of-the-month for October and
November. Must be a Cocktails member to attend.
TUESDAY
NEW
Lobster Night
$39.95++
Starts Sept. 9th
WEDNESDAY
Burger & Brew
$15++
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THURSDAY
Half Price
Bottles of Wine
(Under $75)
New Event
INTRA IntraClub
FRIDAY
Live Piano
Networking
SATURDAY
IT’S BACK
Live Piano &
Prime Rib Roast
$38++
Member Table Available
Family
On the Calendar
MIX IT UP
A Conversation Series at the Club
Baltimore Art Scene
Thursday, September 4 / 5:30 PM Bar100,
6-7 PM Private Room / By chit / Reservations Requested
Rescheduled from February’s snow storm. Join us for a
conversation with Dr. Julia Marciari-Alexander, Executive
Director at The Walters Art Museum; and Greg Mulligan,
President of the BSO Players Association as we discuss
Baltimore’s Art Scene.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Tuesday, September 16 / 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Reservations Required
This lunch orientation provides an excellent overview of the
rules and policies of the Club plus it’s a great way to meet
other new members. Spouses/partners are encouraged to
attend as well.
PROSPECTIVE MEMBER
OPEN HOUSE
BACK TO BUSINESS
HAPPY HOUR
Tuesday, September 16 / 5:30-7:30 PM
Complimentary – Reservations
Required for name badges
Friday, September 5 / 5:00-8:00 PM / By chit
Do you know someone who is interested in making new
connections? Invite them to tour the Club, meet other
members, sample our cuisine and learn about the Connect at
the Club membership campaign and benefits of membership.
Arrival time is anytime between 5:30-7:30 PM, a brief
presentation will be given at 6:45 PM. Complimentary hors
d’oeuvres and beer/wine/soda will be served.
Join us for this special happy hour! Enjoy drink specials,
complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and try our new handcrafted
cocktails. There will be a Mad Man Martini and Bourbon
station with cocktails made to your liking. Plan to stay for
dinner afterwards!
A CULINARY TOUR
OF PORTUGAL
INTRA
Sponsored by the Gourmet Club
Tuesday, September 9 / 6:30 PM / $95++ or
$85++ GC Members / Reservations Required
Join The Gourmet Club for an evening tasting the foods
and selected wine parings of the western Iberian Peninsula.
Center Club member and radio host, Al Spoler, will discuss
how Portuguese wine is “not just about Port anymore.”
The 5-course menu includes Portuguese inspired tapas, grilled
piri piri shrimp, coastal fisherman’s stew, red wine marinated
local Angus beef, and coconut custard tartlet. Includes a wine
pairing with each course, additional drinks are by chit.
RAVENS TAILGATE AT
100 LIGHT STREET
Thursday September 11 / 3:00 PM Bar Opens,
4:30-8:00 PM Pregame Buffet / $24.95++
Reservations Required
Join us for a pregame party
at the Club before the Ravens
take on the Steelers for one of
the biggest rivalries in the NFL!
We will have a buffet featuring
classic tailgate fare including
wings, steak fries, pit beef,
Maryland crab soup, oysters
shucked to order, bratwurst and
a salad station. Take advantage
of free parking at the Club
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before walking over to M&T
Stadium for the 8:25 nationally-televised game. Drinks by chit.
Game Day Dress Code – jeans and jerseys permitted.
THIRD THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR
with The Red Devils
Thursday, September 18 / 5:30-7:30 PM / By chit
Our guest bartenders for the evening are from the
non-profit organization, The Red Devils. Their mission is
to fund support services that improve the quality of life for
breast cancer patients and their families. Guest bartenders
include Lauri Kane, Center for Cosmetic Surgery and
Medi-Spa, Gina Ramsey, Adventure Web Productions, and
Christopher Schardt, General Growth Properties.
YOUNG MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR
The Walters Enthusiasts
Thursday, September 25 / 5:30-7:30 PM / By chit
Reservations Required
Grow your network and learn about the newest exhibit at
the Walters Art Museum at this joint happy hour. Jo Briggs,
Assistant Curator of 18th and 19th Century Art will give a
sneak preview to the upcoming exhibition From Rye to
Raphael: The Walters Story, which opens October 26.
This reinstallation of the permanent collection explores
the lives of founders William & Henry Walters.
CONNECT TO THE
CALENDAR ONLINE
Visit www.centerclub.org to view
a full listing of upcoming events and
request a reservation.
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MIX IT UP
A Conversation Series at the Club
Happy 75th Anniversary OLD BAY!
Thursday, October 9 / 5:30 PM Bar100,
6-7 PM Private Room / By chit / Reservations Requested
Learn the history of this iconic
Baltimore spice and how the brand
has gained in popularity, locally and
nationally. Join us for a conversation
with Andrew Foust, McCormick
Business Director for Old Bay among
numerous other McCormick brands
and Blake Wollman, chef and
founder, The Wild Pea Hummous
(produces unique flavors of hummous
including The Wild Pea’s most
popular flavor– Old Bay).
RED & BLACK CRAB FEAST
Saturday, September 27 / 6:00 PM / $55++
Reservations Required
Bring your friends and family to our first Center Club
Crab Feast inspired by legendary crab seasonings:
Old Bay (red) and Obrycki’s (black). Take part in this
Maryland tradition of picking crabs while they are the best
of the season! The buffet will also feature our signature
crab cakes, Maryland crab soup, corn on the cob, squash
and zucchini medley, Maryland tomatoes and an ice cream
sundae bar. Drinks by chit. Casual dress code (jeans and
sneakers permitted).
REAL ESTATE CONNECTIONS
SKY HIGH CLAM BAKE
Wednesday, October 15 / 6:00 PM / $49.95++
Reservations Required
Enjoy a wonderful clam bake + seafood buffet. Chef Bannan
will prepare the freshest seasonal seafood, including our
signature raw bar at this popular buffet. We will be
arranging Member Tables so you can meet and dine with
other members. RSVP early as this event will sell out.
No Burger & Brew this evening
INTRA
with Timothy Regan
TRIVIA NIGHT
Tuesday, September 30 / 5:30-7:30 PM / $35 Center Club
Members, $50 Non-Members / Reservations Required
Thursday, October 16 / 6:30-8:30 PM / By chit
Reservations Required
Join Timothy Regan, President & CEO, The Whiting Turner
Contracting Company as he discusses their most recent
developments. This interest group gathers Baltimore’s
top real estate leaders and service providers in an intimate
setting while providing content that is unique, informative
and current. Price includes light hors d’oeuvres and
beer, wine and soda. Guests may pay by credit card.
Members may make a dinner reservation afterwards
and enjoy a complimentary dessert!
Trivia night returns this Fall! Test your trivia knowledge and
join us for fun, facts, and the chance to win free food and
drinks! You can bring your own team (of up to five people)
or join one on Trivia Night. Each Center Club member of the
winning team will receive a $20 Food & Beverage credit
(good for two months). Light fare and drinks will be available
by chit.
GOVCON 2.0 ROUNDTABLE
DISCUSSION
with The Boy Scouts of America
INTRA
Wednesday, October 8 / 5:30-7:00 PM / $15++
Reservations Required
Network and meet other members of the GovCon Interest
Group for this open discussion with Robert Smith, P.E., C.E.M,
Vice President of RMF Engineering. RMF Engineering has
grown from a small, Baltimore-based engineering firm to a
large firm with 12 offices nationwide. Mr. Smith will discuss the
challenges of a changing market, growing from a three person
mechanical engineering firm to over 180 people designing
highly specialized utility systems nationally and internationally.
Must be a member of the Interest Group to attend.
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THIRD THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR
Thursday, October 16 / 5:30-7:30 PM / By chit
Join us to network with executives from the Boy Scouts.
Their mission is to prepare young people to make ethical
and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them
the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Enjoy happy hour
drink specials, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and
great company.
ON THE CALENDAR
NEW MEMBER WELCOME
RECEPTION
Tuesday, October 21 / 6:00-7:30 PM
Complimentary-Reservations Required
If you’ve joined the Club within the past nine months,
you are invited to attend this Welcome Reception. It is
a great way to meet other new members and tenured
members of the Club. Enjoy complimentary beer/wine/soda
and hors d’oeuvres. A brief new member orientation will
be held at 5:00 PM for anyone who was unable to attend
a luncheon orientation. Be sure to make a reservation for
dinner after the reception.
YOUNG MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR
with Playworks Maryland
Thursday, October 23 / 5:30-7:30 PM / By chit
Reservations Required
Meet and network with members of Playworks Maryland at this
joint happy hour. The vision of Playworks is that one day every
child in America will get to play, every day. Playworks places a
full-time coach in low-income schools across Baltimore City to
enhance and transform recess and play into a positive, bullyfree experience that helps kids and teachers get the most out
of every learning opportunity.
FAMILY FALL FEST
Sunday, October 26 / Reservations accepted between
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM / $47.50++ adults or $22.95++ children
under 12 / Reservations Required
Bring the family to brunch at the Club to celebrate the
changing of the seasons. Enjoy our fall brunch buffet
featuring our signature omelet station, eggs benedict,
butternut squash soup, carved beef Wellington,
Belgium waffles, blintzes, seasonal salads, fresh fruit,
kid-friendly fare, pumpkin pie, apple cobbler and more!
There will be Halloween candy, pumpkin painting, and
other crafts for kids. We encourage children to come in
their Halloween costumes! Drinks by chit.
MIX IT UP
A Conversation Series at the Club
How is the Affordable Care Act Changing
the Healthcare Services Industry?
Tuesday, October 28 / 5:30 PM Bar100, 6-7 PM Private Room
By chit / Reservations Requested
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect in the
beginning of this year. How are healthcare organizations
impacted by the increased demand for services and new
mandates? Join Chet Burrell, CEO of CareFirst, John Colmers,
VP, Health Care Transformation and Strategic Planning for
Johns Hopkins Medical Institution and Dr. Joshua Sharfstein,
Maryland Secretary of Health for a conversation about how
the ACA is changing the business landscape of the healthcare
services industry in Maryland.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
INTRA
Sponsored by The Cocktails Club
Friday, October 31 / 8:00 PM / $70++ or $60++ Cocktails
Members / Reservations Required
Celebrate Halloween at the Club with the most popular
IntraClub. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, Chef’s seasonal hors
d’oeuvres, a DJ and dancing! The featured tastings will be
the Cocktails of the Month from June-October. Additional
drinks are by chit. Get in the Halloween spirit and dress up in
costume or wear all black and we’ll provide masks. There will
be a prize awarded for best costume.
SAVE THE DATE
Pre-Thanksgiving
Italian Dinner
Wednesday, November 26
Winter Wonderland
Cookie Decorating Party
Sunday, December 7
Family Holiday Brunches New Year’s Eve Formal
• Sunday, December 7
Dinner & 16th Floor Party
• Sunday, December 14
Wednesday, December 31
• Saturday, December 20
• Sunday, December 21
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Welcome to New Members!
MR. JOHN BEATSON
MRS. MELONY BEATSON
JB: Managing Partner
Bushido Capital Partners, LLC
MB: Director of
Research Coordination
Precision Biologics, Inc
Proposer: Ronald M. Shapiro
MS. SHARA BOONSHAFT
Program Director,
Development & Stewardship
The Ulman Cancer Fund
for Young Adults
Proposer: Brock Yetso
MS. MARY BROADWATER, ESQ.
Assistant Divisional Counsel
Laureate Education, Inc.
Proposer: Cecil Flamer
MR. COREY BROWN
Owner
C. Brown Property Management
and Investments, LLC
Proposer: John Pastalow
DR. KEVIN CARR
MRS. MARY ELIZABETH CARR
KC: Physician Owner
Carr Medical Specialties
EC: Office Manager
Carr Medical Specialties
Proposer: Denise Adah
MS. KAY CEDEROTH
Independent Designer
Clothing Representative
Nina McLemore
Proposer: Julie Mercer
MS. TAYLOR DABNEY
Account Executive
AFR
Proposer: Kelly Drnec
MRS. JANICE EISELE
DR. DAVID EISELE
JE: Senior Vice President
University of Maryland Medical
System Foundation
DE: Director, OtolaryngologyHead & Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Proposer: Jeff Rivest
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Joined July-August 2014
MR. MICHAEL GREENEBAUM
President
Greenebaum Enterprises, Inc.
Proposer: E. Albert Reece
MS. SUZANNE NOLAN
Sr. Director Development
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Proposer: John Pastalow
MRS. ELIZABETH GREENWALD
MR. JOSHUA GREENWALD
EG: Principal
Miles & Stockbridge
JG: Certified Financial Planner
Wells Fargo Advisors
Proposer: Stephanie Baron
MRS. TAMARA PLANT
Retired
Reinstating Member
MR. JAMES WADE HAMPTON
MRS. ANNETTE HAMPTON
JH: Senior Vice President Agency Network
Transamerica
Proposer: Shawn Davis
MR. MICHAEL HARRINGTON
Senior Vice President
Client Service & Marketing
Investment Counselors
of Maryland, LLC
Proposer: Matthew Moore
MR. AUBREY JONES
MS. PHYLLIS JONES
AJ: Owner/Executive VP
Elevator Control Service
Proposer: Cassandra J. Cole
MRS. ELAINE KINDELL
MR. DAVID KINDELL, SR.
EK: Director, Supply
Chain Compliance
DePuy Synthes
(A Johnson & Johnson Co.)
DK: Owner/President
First State Ticket & Travel
Reinstating Members
DR. JONATHAN LEVINE
MRS. DANIELA LEVINE
JL: Account Manager Maryland
Agilent Technologies
DL: Senior Development Assoc.
The Associated
Proposer: Audrey Levine
MS. ANN FENWICK
CEO
Fenwick Financial Services, LLC
Proposer: Gary Attman
DR. ANNASTASIAH MHAKA
MR. CHRISTOPHER DESHLER
AM: Director, Life Sciences,
Business Development
& Strategy
Johns Hopkins Medicine
CD: Chief Engineer
ENSCO
Proposer: Awais Akbar
MR. MICHAEL FITHIAN
Loan Originator
Howard Bank
Proposer: Frank Riley Jr.
MR. ERNEST MORETTI
MS. KATHLEEN MORETTI
Retired
Proposer: Carol McGowan
MR. FREDERICK GRAUL
Owner
Graul’s Market/Annapolis
Reinstating Member
MS. CLAUDIA MORRELL
DR. CHRISTOPHER MORRELL
CM: Chief Operations Officer
National Alliance for
Partnerships in Equity
CM: Full Professor
Loyola University in Maryland
Proposer: Lara Kopf
DR. ANDREW POLLAK
MRS. PATRICIA POLLAK
AP: Chief of Orthopaedics
University of MD Medical System
Proposer: E. Albert Reece
MS. DINAH PYLES
Director, Key Accounts
WellDoc, Inc.
Proposer: Sampson Kyere
MR. SEAN RHUDY
MS. CHRISTINA RHUDY
SR: President
Enhanced Computing
Solutions, LLC
CR: Business Banker
Wells Fargo
Proposer: Monyka Berrocosa
MR. MICHAEL RICCIARDI
MS. MARIE RICCIARDI
MR: Managing Partner
The Domenix Corporation
MR: Managing Partner
Domain X Technologies Inc.
Proposer: Bill Baugh
MR. MARK SALOP
MS. NICOLE SALOP
MS: Executive Account Manager
CDW Corporation
NS: Mortgage Loan Officer
Weichert Financial
Proposer: Lori Trumble
MR. JUSTIN SANDRIDGE
MS. MICHELLE SANDRIDGE
JS: President
Signal 88 Security-Maryland
MS: Executive Vice President
Signal 88 Security-Maryland
Proposer: Susan Katz
MR. KURT SCHMOKE
DR. PATRICIA SCHMOKE
KS: President
University of Baltimore
PS: Ophthalmologist
Reinstating Members
MS. KAREN SCHONFELD
MR. MICHAEL SCHONFELD
KS: Group Vice President
M&T Bank
MS: Senior Vice President
Revere Bank
Proposer: Eileen Levitt
MR. JUSTIN SIMON
MS. KAYLA SIMPSON
JS: Digital Account Executive
186 Advertising/PIVnet
KS: Meetings Manager
IMN Solutions Inc.
Proposer: Luis Valdivieso
MR. JOHN STOCKEL
MRS. EMILIE STOCKEL
JS: Assurance Associate
McGladrey LLP
ES: Analyst
Millennial Media
Proposer: William R. Norris III
MR. JOSEPH STOVALL II
Broker, General Counsel
Legacy Real Property
Management
Proposer: Marc Broady
MR. DAVID VOSVICK
MRS. DEE VOSVICK
DV: Vice President
Human Resources
BGE
DV: BSN/RN
Proposer: Calvin Butler
MR. RICHARD WAXMAN
MRS. MELANIE WAXMAN
RW: Founder and CEO
Principal Lifestyle Management
MW: Director of Membership
and Programming
Har Sinai Congregation
Proposer: Joe DeMattos
DR. MARYLOU YAM
MR. DAVID YAM
MY: President
Notre Dame of
Maryland University
DY: Cytology Manager
Beth Israel Medical Center
Proposer: Patricia J. Mitchell
MR. JERRY ZILLION
MS. CAROLE NEWBERRY
JZ: Retired
CN: Executive Assistant
to Chairman/CEO
Grady Management
Proposer: Lawrence LaMotte
A special thank you to all the
proposers who sponsored these
new members through our
Connect at the Club campaign.
Congratulations
• Christopher Brandt, Audacious Inquiry LLC and Bruce A.
Zwicker, J.J. Haines and Co., Inc. were named an Ernst & Young’s
Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 Maryland Award Winner.
• Michael A. Brown, was named honorary chair for the 6th Annual
Campaign to End Homelessness.
• David Dalton was selected to be a member of the West Virginia
University School of Pharmacy’s Centennial Hall of Fame.
• J. Michael McGuire has been elected by the College of
Labor and Employment Lawyers as a 2014 Fellow
• Neil Meltzer, has received the American Heart Association’s
highest national recognition for volunteerism, the 2014 Gold
Heart Award.
• Sheela Murthy received The Clementine Peterson Award
from the United Way of Central Maryland
• Paul Tiburzi received NKF-MD’s Greater Baltimore Kidney Walk
Corporate Revenue Committee All-Star Award.
Named by The Daily Record as one of
Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs
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Andrew Bertamini, Wells Fargo Bank
John B. Chessare, GBMC HealthCare System
Carla D. Hayden, Enoch Pratt Free Library
Kevin J. Manning, Stevenson University
Neil Meltzer, LifeBridge Health
Robert L. Wallace, BITHGROUP Technologies
J. Scott Wilfong, SunTrust, Greater Washington/MD Region
Named by The Daily Record to the VIP List:
Successful Before 40
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Awais Akbar, Johns Hopkins
Emily Chiarizia, Peroutka & Peroutka, PA
Katrina J. Dennis, Kramon & Graham, PA
Craig Haughton, McGuire Woods LLP
Thomas Maronick, Jr., The Law Office of
Thomas J. Maronick Jr. LLC
• Jeffrey S. Rosen, RS&F, Chartered
Board Appointments
• Anthony Ashton, Board of Directors, Maryland Volunteer
Lawyers Service
• Calvin E. Barker, Jr., Board of Directors, Loyola’s Sellinger
School of Business
• Charles C. Baum, Board President, The Associated
Jewish Charities of Baltimore
• Calvin G. Butler, Jr., Board of Trustees, The Baltimore
Community Foundation
• Joni Daniels, Board of Overseers, Baltimore School for the Arts
• Katrina J. Dennis, Board of Directors, Maryland
Transportation Authority
• Mark Dozier, Board of Directors, Capital Youth
Empowerment Program
• John Frisch, Board President, Visit Baltimore
• Rohit Gulati, Board of Directors, Chase Brexton Health Care
• Alvin Katz, Board of Directors, The Education Foundation
of Baltimore County Public Schools
• Georgette D. Kiser, Board of Directors, University of
Baltimore Foundation
• Howard Kurman, Board of Visitors, University of
Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
• E. “Hutch” Robbins, Board of Directors, Maryland Volunteer
Lawyers Service
• Jonathan Rogers, Board of Directors, WYPR
• Ryan Rom, Chair Elect, Howard County Chamber of
Commerce’s Young Professionals Network
• Michael Walton, Board of Directors, Loyola’s Sellinger
School of Business
If you have been recognized by an outside organization please help
us spread the good news by emailing [email protected].
RECIPROCAL CLUBS
Your membership connects you to other private clubs throughout the U.S. and internationally.
For a full listing, visit www.centerclub.org/members/benefits/reciprocal-clubs/
The University Club, D.C.
The Cornell Club, NY
University Club of Chicago
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IntraClubs/Interest Groups
IntraClubs and Interest Groups are created and run by Club members that share a common interest. What interests you? These clubs are a great way to connect with other members. For more information
or to join please email [email protected] or visit www.centerclub.org/members/intraclubs.
COCKTAILS CLUB
GOVCON 2.0
Chairs: Mike McCarthy & Frank Riley
Chairs: Alvin Katz, Gloria Larkin & Norman Lorch
Our newest IntraClub gathers members who are interested in
trying new cocktails and learning more about handcrafted
drinks and spirits in a welcoming environment. Events include
monthly tasting and cocktail selection, spirit-oriented dinners
and receptions and meeting new people over cocktails. Cost is
$130 and includes one complimentary handcrafted cocktail-ofthe-month, subscription to Imbibe magazine, discounted pricing
at events and an invitation to attend quarterly planning meetings
and monthly tastings. Membership runs from June 2014-May 2015.
The Government Contracting Interest Group provides a venue
to bring both corporate and government agencies together for
an opportunity to build relationships and learn about new and
exciting topics related to their industry.
EXECUTIVE FORUM &
EXECUTIVE FORUM 2
Chairs EF: Willem Cassard & David Lunken
Chairs EF2: Susan Katz & Gina Ramsey
Executive Forum connects like-minded, experienced business
owners, presidents and CEOs interested in learning from each
other and improving how they do business. An additional group,
Executive Forum 2, was created for senior-level executives with
P & L responsibility.
Monthly meetings encourage members to share best practices,
discuss relevant operational topics, explore ideas and expand
their external network. Both groups are intended for B2B and
seek non-competitive businesses. Cost is $95 and includes a
subscription to Entrepreneur or INC. magazine.
*Enrollment is limited to members of non-competing companies.
Must be approved to join.
GOURMET CLUB
Chairs: Joan McGill & Michael Polizzi
The mission of the Gourmet Club is to gather members together
who have an interest in the education, appreciation and
enjoyment of outstanding food and beverage. Events include
themed dinners, tastings and culinary demonstrations, formal
and informal. Cost is $130 and includes a subscription to Food &
Wine magazine, discounted pricing at gourmet events and two
complimentary glasses of our wine of the month, every month!
HUMANITIES ROUNDTABLE
Chairs: Shirley Bigley-LaMotte & Laura Perry
The Humanities Roundtable offers engaging cultural programs
over dinner. Discussions include history, anthropology, literature,
language, visual and performing arts, fashion, music, philosophy,
or current events. The group discusses a book over dinner during
their last meeting of the year. This year’s book is Signature of All
Things by Elizabeth Gilbert. Cost is $35 and includes the book of
the year and discounted pricing at events.
REAL ESTATE CONNECTIONS
Chairs: Andrew Finkelstein, Jeff Rosen & Andrew Segall
This Interest Group gathers Baltimore’s top real estate leaders
and service providers in an intimate setting. Events are held
2-3 times a year and include networking and a prominent
speaker in the industry.
SPANISH ROUNDTABLE
Chair: Ed Adkins
This Interest Group gathers those fluent in Spanish to exercise
their skill over monthly meetings alternating between lunch and
dinner. A division of Spanish Roundtable, Mini Mesa, welcomes
those of all skill levels over lunch each month.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Chairs: Content McLaughlin & Gina Ramsey
The Women in Business IntraClub gives professional and
entrepreneurial female members of The Center Club a venue
to connect and network together. An informal happy hour
and special 3-course dinner is held the first Tuesday of every
month. Cost is $75 and includes access to monthly dinners and
discounted pricing at events.
In the works: Healthcare, The Arts
Have an idea for a new IntraClub or Interest Group? Contact Nancy Sloane at [email protected].
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New Event
INTRA IntraClub
Networking
Member Table Available
Family
Photo Gallery
Family Pirate Cruise
The Baron & Kesler Families
The Dozier Family
Zoe Angelos, Francesca Viscuso,
Gabrielle Viscuso
The Workmeister Family
Women in Business: Trailblazers in Construction Awards Dinner
Michele Bresnick Walsh, Kesha-Simone Jones,
Lori Villegas, Jill McClune
Content McLaughlin, Stella May Miller, Linda “Susie” Comer, Diane Cho, Diana T. Gaines, Monyka Berrocosa
Motown Night
Lidia Baker, Stephanie Hoyle, Samuel Hoyle,
Marilyn Davis, Reginald Davis, Calvin Baker
Paul & Patricia Mitchell and
Janese & Brian Murray
Charleen Wylie & Eri
cka Gray Wylie
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THE CENTER CLUB
B A LT I M O R E
100 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-7788
410-783-0166 fax
www.centerclub.org
[email protected]
NEW TUESDAY NIGHT LOBSTER SPECIAL
Hours of Operation
Club Management & Staff
Executive Offices & Accounting
Monday - Friday: 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
KEVIN M. BONNER
General Manager
[email protected] / (667) 217-3540
Lunch Service
Monday - Friday: 11:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dinner Service
Tuesday - Friday: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
BAR100
Monday: 11:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 11:45 a.m. until close
Saturday: 5:30 p.m. until close
Private Rooms
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: by inquiry
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C. ROBERT BANNAN, III
Executive Chef / (667) 217-3541
NANCY SLOANE
Director of Membership & Marketing
[email protected] / (667) 217-3542
VANESSA DAILEY
Director of Catering
[email protected] / (667) 217-3543
ANDREAS DOULAMATIS
Clubhouse Manager
[email protected] / (667) 217-3545
MICHELLE WILLIAMS
Director of Finance & Administration
[email protected] / (667) 217-3544
STEPHANIE COLAO
Associate Manager of
Membership & Marketing
[email protected] / (667) 217-3546
KRISTEN LITTLE
Assistant to Director of Catering
[email protected] / (667) 217-3547
VALERIE MANNING
Accounts Receivable
[email protected] / (667) 217-3550
For all Club rules and policies,
download our Member Guide online
at www.centerclub.org/members/
membership/member-guide
NITA CHEY
Receptionist
[email protected] / (410) 727-7788
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Reservations – Members are encouraged to make a
reservation prior to arriving at the Club. By providing
the Club with advance notice, we can confirm your
reservation and better serve you. 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 2 different people up to 2 times per
year with no one unaccompanied guest being able to
use the Club more than 2 times a year. Reservations must
be made with Reception at least 48 hours in advance.
Dress Code – From Memorial Day through the end of
summer the dress code is busines casual throughout the
Club: collared shirt and slacks for men; comparable dress
for women. No jackets are required. Denim, shorts, t-shirts
and sneakers are not permitted anywhere in the Club.
At other times, a coat (tie is optional) is required for
males when dining in the Main Dining Room for lunch or
dinner. Gentlemen must keep their jackets on while dining.
Business casual attire (collared shirt & slacks) is permitted
in Bar100 and the Grill Room.
Electronic Devices and Paper Policy – To maintain
the elegant atmosphere of the Club, please refrain from
using cell phones in the Main Dining Room. However, the
discreet passing of papers is allowed at your dining table.
Cancellation Policy – Cancellations for Club events must
be received no less than 48 hours prior to the event, or
unless otherwise noted, to avoid any charges. Members
who cancel after this period are subject to 50% of fees.
Parking – The Club has a limited number of spaces
between 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and is only available on
a first-come, first-served basis. We apologize that we
cannot reserve parking spaces for any member.
Additional parking can be found directly across the
street from the building with entrances on Light and
Lombard Streets.
We will provide parking vouchers upon arrival to the
Club. The cost is the same as the Club’s garage, $12 for
up to 3 hours billed to your house account.