March/April 2015
COMING SOON NEW 16th Floor Grill!
Easter Brunch
April 5
Orioles
Opening Day
April 10
NEW Professional
Workshop Series
March 31
Board of Governors
FROM THE PRESIDENT
David H. Nevins, President
Nevins & Associates
Dear Fellow Members:
Denise G. Adah
Ameriprise Financial
2015 promises to be a banner year for The Center Club.
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.
John D. Dinkel
Baltimore Business Journal
Guy Flynn
DLA Piper, US
John B. Frisch
Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
Donald C. Fry
Greater Baltimore Committee
Warren A. Green
Jason L. Groves
Medifast
I am thrilled to report that thanks to the incredible
generosity of Mr. Peter Angelos and the Baltimore Orioles,
we are now renovating the 16th floor Grill into what will
become a sports themed grill equipped with multiple
large screen TVs, an intimate bar, and memorabilia
reminiscent of our City’s unique sports history. This new space will also feature
lounge areas, a place to work, a more casual menu than in our Main Dining Room,
and a more relaxed dress code. More details will follow as we look forward to a late
Spring/Summer opening.
We will also add new furnishings to our 15th floor Bar100 with a few special touches
you are sure to enjoy.
By now, most of you have probably noticed the new “Point of Sale” system which
promises to make ordering and service even more efficient and effective for members.
Also, now when you bring guests and wish to split the check, your guests can be
presented with individual credit card receipts—and you can be presented a receipt
with charges to your house account—prior to leaving the Club. See page 4 to learn
more about these helpful options.
As always, special thanks to our terrific staff for overseeing many of these changes
and improvements.
Mitch Halbrich
Randstad Professionals
I look forward to seeing all of you at the Club this Spring.
Carla D. Hayden
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Happy clubbing,
Donald P. Hutchinson
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Alvin D. Katz
KatzAbosch
Keith A. Lee
Brown Capital Management
Julie Mercer
Bon Secours Health System
David H. Nevins
President
[email protected]
P.S. This year we will have more events than ever. Please bring your spouse,
partner, or guest. They will love it!
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 E. 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
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The Center Club, A Platinum Club
The Center Club was named one of the Top 50
City Clubs in the country by Platinum Clubs of
America. This designation is considered the most
prestigious and respected recognition in the
private club industry and is based on the votes of
private club managers, presidents and owners.
It puts The Center Club in the top 4% of all private
clubs in the U.S.
Selection Criteria
• Overall Experience at the Club
• Quality of Membership
• Excellence in Amenities and Facilities
• Caliber of Professional Staff and Service Levels
• Governance and Fiscal Management
• Adapting to Changing Times
• Universal Recognition
Host Your Next
Business Event
at the Club
Make an impressive statement when you host your next
meeting at the Club. Our staff will listen to your needs and
create the ideal layout and menu for your corporate event
whether it’s a retirement party, employee staff meeting,
classroom training or a dinner for your Board of Directors.
With nine areas to host events – the smaller rooms and
Wine Room have a minimum spending usage while our
larger and unique spaces have a room rental fee.
Menus start at:
Breakfast...........................................................................$25
Lunch..................................................................................$25
Dinner.................................................................................$55
Cocktail Reception....................................................... $50
Looking for something all your own? Work with our
catering team and Chef Bannan to create a specialized
menu for your event.
For more information or for a banquet packet, contact
Vanessa Dailey, Director of Catering at [email protected].
Who would you like to see become a member?
There are a myriad of reasons to join The Center Club:
the food, the ambiance, the service, networking with
colleagues, our terrific reciprocal clubs, a growing list
of IntraClubs & Interest Groups, our impressive space
to host a private affair and even free parking after
5 PM and on weekends.
Who do you know who would welcome the opportunity
to share in these amenities?
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Use the Club for dining: Lunch Monday–Friday
or dinner Tuesday–Saturday
Host private functions: Members can select from
9 rooms and/or sponsor non-member events
Attend Club events: Over 175 events are hosted
by the Club each year
Join an IntraClub or Interest Group: Formed and
run by members who share a common interest
Use reciprocal clubs in other cities: A growing list
of private clubs is available.
For membership information, contact Nancy Sloane at
(667) 217-3542 or [email protected].
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AROUND T H E C LU B
Introducing our New
Point-of-Sale System
This new system represents a major step to improve member
service. Here are some of the ways:
• Receive an itemized receipt at the end of the meal.
• Ability to split chits among multiple members’
house accounts.
• Non-members who wish to pay for charges will
receive an itemized chit and completed credit card
receipt before they leave.
• Better accommodation and service by our staff.
• Make reservations for special events easier to reserve,
track and confirm.
• Get an emailed receipt on the day your house account
is charged each month when you have a credit card
on file.
• In the future, we will be able to offer online payments.
Please work with us during this transitional period. We thank you
for your patience and look forward to improved service in 2015.
If you are not receiving our weekly Tuesday e-blasts or need to
update your email address please email [email protected].
IMPORTANT REQUEST
We’ve discovered that some of the member contact information
is outdated. In the next few weeks we will email a link
requesting that you update your information. Please take a
few minutes to update your contact information, including
your spouse/partner’s, as they have full privileges
to membership.
Also, electronic billing is now available. You’ll also have the
option to let us know how you’d like to receive your statements.
Employee Spotlights
Heather Hensley
William Hawkins
Heather was recognized as
Employee of the Month in
December. She celebrated her
one-year anniversary as Pastry Chef
of The Center Club in February.
She is a graduate of the Lincoln
Culinary Institute and previously
worked at VOLT in garde manger
and as assistant Pastry Chef.
Will was also recognized as
Employee of the Month in
December. In May, he will
celebrate four years at the Club
making sure everything is clean
and polished. He heard about a
job opening at the Club from his
wife’s grandmother who worked
at the Club for 18 years.
Before discovering her passion for culinary arts, Heather owned
a dance studio in Westminster and taught tap, jazz and hip hop
to students of all age. “I love working in fine dining because it
is an art, similar to my background in dance.” She has learned
all of the signature desserts at the Club such as the Alsatian
Cheesecake and Flourless Chocolate Cake—and has said they
are a science to perfect! Her favorite thing about her job is
being able to be creative and create new desserts.
In her spare time, Heather likes going to concerts, especially
alternative rock. She also loves going out to eat, and her favorite
foods are sushi and tomato soup.
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Will was born and raised in Baltimore and is a die-hard Ravens
fan. He never misses a game and his all-time favorite Ravens
are Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Steve Smith. He is married and
has three daughters ages 22, 19 and 9. “When I’m not working
I can be found with my youngest daughter. We do everything
together—skating, karate and seeing movies.” Will is very handy
and enjoys fixing things.
Monthly Events
COCKTAILS &
CONVERSATION
EXECUTIVE FORUM
INTRA
Sponsored by: Women in Business
First Tuesdays–March 3, April 7 / 5:00-6:00 Cocktails,
6:00 PM Dinner / By chit / Dinner Reservations Required
Join the WIB for cocktails, members of WIB may stay for
dinner. In April there will be a moderated discussion on
“How Do I Do It All?” Save the Date: Trailblazers in Non-Profits
Awards Dinner–Tuesday, May 5th
MINI MESA
INTRA
Wednesdays–March 11, April 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 2
INTRA
Wednesdays–March 11, April 8 / 5:00-6:30 PM / $15++
Must be a member of the IntraClub to attend. If you’re
interested in joining please email [email protected]
INTRA
Thursday–March 19, April 16 / 4:30-6:00 PM / $15++
Must be a member of the IntraClub to attend.
Openings available: If you’re interested in joining please
email [email protected].
SPANISH ROUNDTABLE
INTRA
Wednesdays–March 25, April 22 / 12:00 PM / By chit
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 COCKTAIL CLUB
INTRA
Tasting & Selection
Wednesdays–March 25, April 22 / 6:30 PM / $10
Reservations Required
Taste and select the cocktail-of-the-month for April and May.
Must be a Cocktail member to attend.
IntraClubs / Interest Groups
It is not too late to register for an IntraClub or Interest Group for 2015! These groups are created and run by members
and are a great way to develop new relationships, network and get more involved at the Club. To join or for more info,
email [email protected] or visit www.centerclub.org/members/getting-involved.
COCKTAIL CLUB
HUMANITIES ROUNDTABLE
The Cocktail Club 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 receptions and dinners and meeting new
people over cocktails.
The Humanities Roundtable offers engaging programs that
thematically connect history, culture, anthropology, or linguistics
with literature, language, visual and performing arts, fashion, music,
philosophy, or current events. The group also chooses a book to
discuss over dinner during their last monthly meeting of the year.
EXECUTIVE FORUM &
EXECUTIVE FORUM 2
REAL ESTATE CONNECTIONS
Monthly meetings engage members to share best practices,
discuss relevant operational topics, explore ideas and opportunities
and expand their external network among trusted colleagues.
*Enrollment is limited to members of non-competing companies.
Must be approved to join and attend meetings.
GOURMET CLUB
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.
GOVCON 2.0
GovCon 2.0 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 over monthly discussions.
This Interest Group is geared to gather Baltimore’s top real estate
leaders and service providers in an intimate setting, while providing
content that is unique, informative and current.
SPANISH ROUNDTABLE
Meeting every month over lunch, the Spanish Roundtable gathers
those fluent in Spanish to exercise their skill. A division of Spanish
Roundtable, Mini Mesa welcomes those of all skill levels (focusing
on conversational speech) monthly over lunch.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Women in Business gives professional and entrepreneurial female
members of the Club a venue to connect and network together.
An informal happy hour and special 3-course dinner are held the
first Tuesday of every month.
In Development: The Wine Club, Healthcare
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On the Calendar
OPEN HOUSE FOR
PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
GOVCON 2.0 ROUNDTABLE
DISCUSSION
Tuesday, March 10 / 5:30-7:30 PM / Reservations Required
Wednesday, March 18 / 5:30-7:00 PM / $15++
Reservations Required
Who would you like to see as a member of the Club? Invite your
friends and colleagues to our Open House for prospective members.
Candidates can meet and mingle with other members, tour the Club,
sample our cuisine and learn about the many benefits of membership.
A brief presentation will be given at 6:45 PM. Complimentary hors
d’oeuvres and beer/wine/soft drinks will be served.
YOUNG MEMBERS WINE
EDUCATION SERIES
with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, March 19/ 5:30-7:30 PM / By chit
Wednesday, March 11 / 6:00 PM / $25
Reservations Required
Join us for this installment of our educational series as we taste
and discuss different varietals from Greece. Enjoy Greek-inspired
hors d’oeuvres and meeting other young members who share
your interest in food and wine. Wine knowledge is not required.
MIX IT UP
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is internationally
recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the
world’s most important orchestras. The BSO has attracted a
devoted national and international following while maintaining
deep bonds throughout Maryland through innovative education
and community outreach initiatives. Guest bartenders include:
Barbara Bozzuto, Chair of the BSO Board; Lisa Steltenpohl,
Principal Viola; and Ellen Pendleton Troyer, First Violin.
OLD WORLD CUISINES
SEAFOOD BUFFET
A Conversation Series at the Club
Baltimore Economic Development
Thursday, March 12 / 5:30 PM Bar100, 6:00-7:00 PM
Private Room / By chit / Reservations Requested.
Wednesday, March 25 / Beginning at 6:00 PM
$49.95++ / Reservations Required
Hear details about Baltimore’s economic development strategy and
plans for Sparrows Point Terminal as a major East Coast distribution
hub: job growth, expanding business opportunities, encouraging
entrepreneurship and more. Join us for a discussion with Bill Cole,
President, Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) and Aaron
Tomarchio, Vice President of Operations, Sparrows Point Terminal.
Moderated by David Nevins, Center Club Board President.
Join us for a European twist on the Seafood Buffet!
Enjoy menu items such as Roast Branzino, Coquilles St. Jacques
Parisienne, Mediterranean Bouillabaisse and Spanish Paella.
Member Tables will be arranged so you can meet and dine
with other members. RSVP early as this event will sell out.
No Burger & Brew this evening.
PROFESSIONAL
WORKSHOP SERIES
ST. PATRICK’S
HAPPY HOUR
Sponsored by the Young Members
Tuesday, March 17 / 4:00-7:00 PM / By chit
Tuesday, March 31 / 5:30 PM Networking / 6:00-7:00 PM
Presentation / $15++ / Reservations Required
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with special
St. Patrick’s hors d’oeuvres and libations.
Enjoy happy hour drink specials and
good company!
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Wednesday, March 18 / 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 away to meet
other new members. Spouses/partners are encouraged to
attend as well.
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Join GovCon 2.0 for a round-table discussion led by Karen Harms,
Quviant; Luis Valdivieso, GANTECH; and Carrie Ann Williams,
Andana Consulting on Maryland State Contracting Issues and
Opportunities. Planned topics include minority-business goals,
teaming, and certifications; state procurement processes; pitfalls
and lessons learned in working with the state.
THIRD THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR
featuring Greek Wines
What do the icons mean?
INTRA
New Event
Join us for an interactive, fun and useful peer-learning session
designed for all members, in all stages of their careers.
You will take away tangible and practical information that can
be implemented right away and effectively. Keith Daw, VP of
Business Development and Trainer for MCDI/Sandler Training
will present Net-worth-ing Instead of Networking. Keith will
lead the group through a series of exercises guaranteed to
make both emerging and seasoned professionals more efficient
and effective in their prospective efforts at networking events,
award dinners, galas, trade shows, and especially at The Center
Club. The cost includes two glasses of house wine or beer.
Additional drinks are by chit. All members are welcome.
INTRA IntraClub
Networking
Member Table Available
Family
ON THE CAL E NDAR
GROTH VINEYARDS
& WINERY DINNER
Sponsored by The Wine Club
EASTER BRUNCH
Thursday, April 16 / 6:30 PM / $150++ / Reservations Required
Sunday, April 5 / Reservations between 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
48++ adults or $22++ children under 12 (children under
4 dine free)
Enjoy a lavish holiday brunch with your family on Easter Sunday.
Children may participate in an Easter egg hunt while adults
enjoy complimentary champagne and mimosas. Our brunch
buffet includes Roasted Leg of Lamb, Maryland Crab Cakes,
Seafood Baltimore, Maine Smoked Salmon, Eggs Benedict,
an Omelette Station and more.
ORIOLES OPENING DAY BUFFET
Friday, April 10 / 12:00 PM / $25++
The Orioles home opener is against the
Toronto Blue Jays. Kick off the season with
a lunch buffet featuring Maryland Crab
Cakes, Fried Chicken, Grilled Bratwurst,
Ballpark Hot Dogs and Hamburgers,
Steak Fries and Cracker Jacks for the
game! Game day attire is permitted.
Join us to celebrate one of California’s iconic vineyards,
Groth Vineyards & Winery. Since 1982, Groth Vineyards &
Winery has established a solid reputation as an outstanding
producer of Napa Valley wines. Owner Suzanne Groth will
lead us through her family’s history and wines with a 5-course
dinner paired by Chef Bannan. Limited seating available.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER RECEPTION
Tuesday, April 21 / 6:00-7:30 PM / Reservations Required
If you’ve joined the Club within the past year, you and your
proposer are invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet
other new members and tenured members of the Club. Tours and
a brief new member orientation for anyone who was unable to
attend a luncheon orientation will be given at 5:00 PM. Be sure to
make a reservation for dinner after the reception!
AN EVENING OF CAJUN CUISINE
INTRA
Sponsored by The Gourmet Club
SAVE THE DATE / Thursday, April 23 / 6:30 PM
MIX IT UP
Join the Gourmet Club for a Cajun-inspired dinner featuring the bold
flavors and spices of NOLA prepared specially by Chef Bannan.
A Conversation Series at the Club
Maryland Higher Education, Part 2
Wednesday, April 15 / 5:30 PM Bar100, 6:00-7:00 PM
Private Room / By chit / Reservations Requested.
Meet the presidents of Stevenson University and University of
Baltimore. Join us for a conversation with Kevin J. Manning,
President of Stevenson University and Kurt L. Schmoke, President
of University of Baltimore. Get a behind the scenes look at these
two top higher education institutions and learn more about their
successes, challenges, goals and plans for the future. Moderated
by David Nevins, Center Club Board President and former chair
of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
GOVCON 2.0
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
INTRA
FAMILY PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, April 24 / 6:00 PM / $12.95++ adults or $6.95++
children under 12 / Reservations Required
Bring your children & grandchildren to the Club for a fun, relaxing
dinner for the whole family. Dinner includes made-to-order pizza
with the toppings of your choice along with a salad bar and our
signature ice cream sundae bar. We will be showing Disney’s Big
Hero 6. We will raffle off the DVD at the end of the event.
YOUNG MEMBER HAPPY HOUR
with Monumental Bar Association/ABWA
INTRA
Wednesday, April 15 / 5:30-7:00 PM / $15++
Reservations Required
Daniel Duke, Advanced Development Program Manager at the
Air Force Surgeon General’s Office will discuss key elements
of an acceptable technical proposal - from an evaluator’s
perspective. Following his presentation, participants will
discuss government contracting best practices, success tips,
and networking opportunities.
THIRD THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR
Thursday, April 16 / 5:30-7:30 PM / By chit
Enjoy happy hour drink specials, complimentary hors d’oeuvres
and great company. This is a great opportunity to meet and
mingle with other members at this exclusive happy hour.
Thursday, April 30 / 5:30-7:30 PM / By chit
Grow your network at this joint happy hour with the Monumental
City Bar Association and Alliance of Black Women Attorneys.
Meet other young members of the Club and young professionals
in Baltimore. Enjoy happy hour drink specials and complimentary
hors d’oeuvres.
Save the Date
Treat mom to our special Mother’s Day
Brunch on Sunday May 10th featuring
Lobster Tail, Maryland Crab Cakes,
Beef Tenderloin and more. It’s not too early
to reserve your spot. Reservations accepted
between 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.
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Welcome to New Members!
MS. ANN ANSTADT
VP/Controller
Anstadt Communications
Proposer: Robert Borden
MR. RICHARD ARNOLD
Sole Practitioner
Law Offices of
Richard P. Arnold
Proposer: John Denick
MRS. TRACY BALAZS
MR. MICHAEL BALAZS
TB: President/CEO
Federal Staffing Resources LLC
MB: Partner/VP
Chesapeake Cycles
Proposer: Louise Phipps Senft
MR. KEVIN BINGHAM
MRS. LAURIE BINGHAM
KB: Chief Operating Officer
Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation
LB: Realtor
The Dulin Group Long & Foster Realty
Proposer: Randy Acosta
MR. DENNIS CAMERON
MS. LINDA CAMERON
DC: Retired
LC: Corporate Vice President
& Managing Director
CCS
Proposer: Robert Schaefer
MR. GEORGE DECKER
MRS. JOAN DECKER
GD: Senior Vice President,
Real Estate Manager
Bay Bank, FSB
JD: Vice President Accounting
Rockwell Collins
Proposer: King Corbett
MR. SPERO DEMETRIDES
MRS. THEANO DEMETRIDES
Retired
Proposer: Judith Martinak
MR. RONALD DESI
CEO
Viddeofy
Proposer: Susan Katz
MR. FRANK ENDLER
President
J.D. Neuhaus LP
Proposer: Gina Ramsey
MR. GEORGE GOOD
MRS. HELEN GOOD
Retired
Proposer: Doug Dollenberg
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MS. LAVERA GUNDY
Retired
Proposer: Reta Stewart
MR. QUENTIN GUY II
Contracting Officer
Department of Defense
Proposer: Ericka Gray Wylie
MR. JAMES HAYDEN
MS. MARY HAYDEN
JH: Partner
BDO USA, LLP
Proposer: Mitch Halbrich
MR. ROBERT HOLT JR.
MS. MELISSA ROBINS
RH: Vice President
Heery International
Proposer: John Furman
MS. PEGGY ISRAEL
Principal
Law Offices of Peggy M. Israel
Proposer: John Denick
MS. NICOLE KEELTY
MR. STEPHEN KEELTY
NK: Senior VP/Principal
Cassidy Turley
SK: VP
Keelty Company
Reinstating Members
MR. GORDON KNOX
MRS. JENNIFER KNOX
GK: Principal
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Proposer: Craig Enck
MR. MIKE KOSUTH
Vice President Operations
Concentra
Proposer: David Nevins
MR. GREGORY LUEDKE
MS. SARA LUEDKE
GL: Regional Representative
Winthrop Resources
SL: Director
Wayzaia Community Church
Proposer: David Garbarino
MR. JONATHAN MILLER
Development Manager
Helping Up Mission
Proposer: Mark Deering
MR. CHRISTIAN MONTGOMERY
MS. JENNY PUTNAM
CM: Senior Vice President
DFR Solutions
JP: Fine Jewelry Specialist
Alex Cooper
Proposer: Alan Garten
Joined January-February 2015
MS. CHRISTINE PENTINO
MR. MARC PENTINO
CP: Director of Principal Gifts
Johns Hopkins University
MP: Equal Opportunity Specialist
U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Proposer: Stacey Andersen
MR. MICHAEL POWELL
MRS. BARBARA POWELL
MP: Managing Member
Gordon Feinblatt LLC
Proposer: Barry Rosen
MR. KERSI PRESS
MR. MICHAEL CIRANGLE
KP: Territory Manager
Architectural Ceramics
MC: CPA Manager
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Proposer: Geoff Gibson
MR. AGUSTIN RAMOS
MRS. MARIA MURNO
AR: Chief Operating Officer
NMS Healthcare
Proposer: Joseph DeMattos
MR. SCOTT RICHMAN
Attorney
Miles & Stockbridge
Proposer: Joseph Hovermill
MR. SIMON ROBINSON
MRS. AIMEE REAL
SR: President/CEO
Major, Lindsey and Africa
Proposer: Guy Flynn
MR. MARK ROSENZWEIG
MS. AMANDA ROSENZWEIG
MR: Managing Director
Ride Entertainment Group
AR: Account Manager
Social Growth Technologies, Inc.
Proposer: Ed Hiller
MS. SARINA SINGH
Associate
Jones Lang LaSalle
Proposer: Shaan Chima
MR. HOWARD SOBKOV
DR. MICHELE SHERMAK
HS: Partner
Cap Ex Management Group
MS: Partner
Plastic Surgery Center
of Maryland LLC
Proposer: Susan Katz
MR. JAMES SUTHERLIN III
MS. BRIGITTE SUTHERLIN
Retired
Proposer: Randolph Brinton
MR. WILLIAM THRUSH JR.
MS. NANCY THRUSH
WT: Managing Partner
Weinstock, Friedman
& Friedman
NT: VP, Marketing &
Communications
Tissue Banks International
Proposer: Sydney Friedman
MR. FRANK TURNER JR.
MS. FRANCIS TURNER
FTJR: Executive Vice President
Howard Bank
Proposer: J.W. Thompson Webb
MR. LAWRENCE TWELE
Chief Executive Officer
Howard County Economic
Development Authority
Proposer: Brian Dykstra
MR. ADDISON WIGGIN
MS. JENNIFER WIGGIN
AW: Executive Publisher
Agora Financial
Proposer: Content McLaughlin
MR. CRAIG ROSWELL
MRS. SUSAN ROSWELL
CR: Managing Partner
Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP
Proposer: Mark Deering
MR. JOHN WILHIDE
MRS. ERICKA WILHIDE
JW: Senior Vice President
CBRE
Proposer: Michael Muldowney
MR. ADAM SANDY
MRS. TOMOKO SANO
AS: Chief Business
Development Officer
Ride Entertainment Group
TS: Materials Engineer
U.S. Army Research Lab
Proposer: Ed Hiller
MR. PATRICK WYNN
Executive Director
Howard County Economic
Development Authority
Proposer: Denise Adah
MR. JOHN SEGAL
DR. CHRISTIANNE SCHOEDEL
JS: Christianne Schoedel, MD
Consultant
CS: Owner
Christianne Schoedel, MD
Proposer: David Koch
MR. MARK YOST JR.
MR. KEVIN GALENS
MY: General Counsel
NMS Healthcare
KG: Software Engineer
Personal Genome Diagnostics
Proposer: Joseph DeMattos
Reciprocal Clubs
Membership with The Center Club entitles you to enjoy exclusive guest privileges at nearly 100 renowned private clubs
from around the country and world. Once you’ve made arrangements with a reciprocal club, contact The Center Club
to submit a letter of introduction on your behalf. For more information, log onto www.centerclub.org.
ARIZONA
University Club
Phoenix, AZ
CALIFORNIA
California Yacht Club
Marina del Ray, CA
Los Angeles
Athletic Club*
Los Angeles, CA
The University Club
of Orlando
Orlando, FL
MISSOURI
OHIO
INTERNATIONAL
Saint Louis Club**
St. Louis, MO
Australia
Epping Forest
Yacht Club
Jacksonville, FL
Missouri Athletic Club*
St. Louis, MO
Athletic Club
of Columbus*
Columbus, OH
The Club at Twin Eagles
Naples, FL
GEORGIA
The Balboa Bay Club*
Newport Beach, CA
The Commerce Club
Atlanta, GA
Marines’ Memorial
Association*
San Francisco, CA
The Georgian Club
Atlanta, GA
The Petroleum Club
Bakersfield, CA
The Pacific Club**
Newport Beach, CA
The Pacific Club**
Honolulu, HI
University Club*
San Francisco, CA
ILLINOIS
COLORADO
The University Club**
Denver, CO
CONNECTICUT
The Hartford Club**
Hartford, CT
New Haven Lawn Club*
New Haven, CT
University Club of
Chicago*
Chicago, IL
The Standard Club*
Chicago, IL
The Union League Club
of Chicago*
Chicago, IL
The Kansas City Club**
Kansas City, MO
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
The Morristown Club
Morristown, NJ
NEW
Genesee Valley Club
Rochester, NY
India House Club**
New York, NY
The Buffalo Club
Buffalo, NY
The Terrace Club:
Rockefeller Plaza*
New York, NY
The Midtown
Executive Club*
New York, NY
INDIANA
The Elm City Club*
New Haven, CT
The Columbia Club*
Indianapolis, IN
The Penn Club*
New York, NY
DELAWARE
KENTUCKY
The Century Club of
Syracuse
Syracuse, NY
Metropolitan Club**
Covington, KY
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
LOUISIANA
The George Town Club
Washington, DC
The Plimsoll Club**
New Orleans, LA
The Army & Navy Club*
Washington, DC
MAINE
Capitol Hill Club
Washington, DC
The Cumberland Club
Portland, ME
MASSACHUSETTS
The Cornell Club*
New York, NY
The Princeton Club*
New York, NY
NORTH CAROLINA
The Charlotte City Club
Charlotte, NC
The National Press Club
Washington, DC
The Harvard Club*
Boston, MA
The State Club
Raleigh, NC
The University Club*
Washington, DC
University Club
of Boston
Boston, MA
University Club
Durham, NC
MICHIGAN
South Carolina
Yacht Club
Hilton Head Island, SC
FLORIDA
Sarasota Yacht Club
Sarasota, FL
The Tampa Club**
Tampa, FL
The River Club
Jacksonville, FL
The Surf Club*
Surfside, FL
University Club of
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
MINNESOTA
University Club of
Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN
NEW
NEW YORK
Club 101
New York, NY
University & Whist Club
Wilmington, DE
The Cincinnati
Athletic Club
Cincinnati, OH
The 100 Club
Portsmouth, NH
The Pinnacle Club**
Augusta, GA
HAWAII
The Union Club*
Cleveland, OH
SOUTH CAROLINA
The American Club
Sydney, NSW
Canada
The Arbutus Club
Vancouver, BC
PENNSYLVANIA
The National Club*
Toronto, Ontario
Westmoreland Club
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Club SPORTIF MAA
Montreal, QC
Racquet Club
of Philadelphia*
Philadelphia, PA
China
The Union League*
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh Athletic
Association*
Pittsburgh, PA
The Country Club
of York
York, PA
The University Club
Pittsburgh, PA
The Hamilton Club
of Lancaster**
Lancaster, PA
RHODE ISLAND
Hope Club*
Providence, RI
TEXAS
Park City Club
Dallas, TX
City Club**
Ft. Worth, TX
The Fort Worth Club*
Ft. Worth, TX
The Houston Club
Houston, TX
VIRGINIA
Bull & Bear Club**
Richmond, VA
The Shenandoah Club
Roanoke, VA
The Tower Club
Vienna, VA
WASHINGTON
Washington
Athletic Club*
Seattle, WA
Han Yuan Resort and
Yacht Club*
Suzhou
Placid Rivers Club*
Beijing
Denmark
Royal Danish Yacht Club
Copenhagen
France
The Saint James Paris*
Paris
Great Britain
The Commonwealth Club*
London
St. James Club and Hotel*
London
City University Club
London
The Sloane Club*
London
Japan
Tokyo American Club
Minato-ku, Tokyo
Mexico
The University Club
of Mexico
South Africa
Cape Town Club
Gardens, Cape Town
Spain
Circulo del Liceo
Barcelona
Circulo Ecuestre
Barcelona
Club Financiero Genova
Madrid
WISCONSIN
University Club*
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Athletic Club*
Milwaukee, WI
*Hotel Rooms on Site **Call the Reciprocal Club for Local Hotel Relationships
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Congratulations
• Henry Brem has been named one of five doctors to
receive a Castle Connolly National Physician of the Year
Award for Clinical Excellence.
• John Chessare, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review
“Top 100 Physician Leaders of Hospital and Health Systems.”
• Governor Larry Hogan, William H. Cole IV, and
James D. Witty were named by Baltimore Business Journal
as one of the 10 Faces to Watch in 2015.
• Benchmark Litigation recognizes Tydings and its partners,
William Carrier and Alan Grochal in its 2015 edition.
• Nancy Grasmick was the recipient of the Baltimore County
Commission for Women’s “2015 Woman of the Year Award.”
• Matt Johnson was named to the 2014 MSPmentor 250:
Top People in Managed Services list.
• Girl Scouts of Central Maryland named Georgette Kiser
a 2015 Distinguished Woman honoree.
• The Boy Scouts of America, Baltimore Area Council
honored William McCarthy, Jr. as its 2014 recipient of the
Baltimore County Good Scout Award.
• Jules “Sonny” Morstein received a lifetime achievement
award at GBC’s Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards.
• Bonnie Phipps has been named one of Becker’s
Hospital Review’s “130 Women Hospital and Health System
Leaders to Know.”
• Armando Sardi, Mercy Medical Center was named a
2014 Top Doctor by Baltimore Magazine.
Selected to 2015 Maryland Super Lawyers
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Gary R. Alexander, Alexander & Cleaver, P.A.
Andrew H. Baida, Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP
Ward B. Coe, III, Gallagher Evelius & Jones, LLP
Donald L. DeVries, Jr., Goodell, Devries, Leech & Dann, LLP
Andrew J. Graham, Kramon & Graham, P.A.
Alan M. Grochal, Tydings & Rosenberg LLP
Andrew Levy, Brown Goldstein & Levy, LLP
Ava E. Lias-Booker, McGuire Woods, LLP
M. Natalie McSherry, Kramon & Graham, P.A.
Barry F. Rosen, Gordon Feinblatt, LLC
Benjamin Rosenberg, Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP
David B Rudow, Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC
Paul M. Sandler, Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler
Joel I. Sher, Shaprio Sher Guinot & Sandler
Arnold M. Weiner, Rifkin Weiner Livinston Levitan & Silver, LLC
John Anthony Wolf, Ober | Kaler
Named one of the Future 50 by
Baltimore SmartCEO
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Thomas Ainsley, Ainsley & Co.
Tracy Balazs, Federal Staffing Resources, LLC
Marcus Board, Premier Management Corporation Inc.
Christopher Brandt, Audacious Inquiry
Barbara Brotman Kaylor, Rooftop Communications, LLC
Robert Carpenter, Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors
August Chiasera, Board Chair, Economic Alliance
of Greater Baltimore
• Deborah Flateman, Maryland Food Bank
• Tony Hill, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture
• Donald Hoffman, Hertzbach and Company, P.A.
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Nicholas Klein, Optimus Technology, Inc.
Martin Lampner, Chimes International
Larry Letow, Convergence Technology Consulting
Timothy Lynch, Offit Kurman
Todd Marks, Mindgrub
Mary Ann Scully, Howard Bank
Wanda Smith, Symphony Placements Ltd.
Janice Tippett, Millennium Marketing Solutions, Inc.
Paul Wolman, Feats
Named an Influential Marylander by
The Daily Record
• Calvin Butler, Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.
• John Chessare, GBMC HealthCare System
• George Doetsch, Board of Directors, Community Foundation
of Howard County
• Laura Gamble, PNC Bank
• Erwin Greenberg, Greenberg Gibbons
• Harry Johnson, Board of Directors, University System
of Maryland Foundation
• James Kennedy, T. Rowe Price (Circle of Excellence Winner)
• Archbishop William E. Lori, The Archdiocese of Baltimore
• Kevin Manning, Stevenson University (Circle of Excellence Winner)
• Neil Meltzer, LifeBridge Health
• Mark Mullin, Transamerica Corp.
• Thomas Noonan, Visit Baltimore
• John Racanelli, National Aquarium
• Steven Silverman, Silverman Thompson Slutkin White
Board Appointments
• Pat Bosse, Board of Directors, Maryland Volunteer
Lawyer Service
• Carol Coughlin, Chairwoman of the Boards,
Hamilton Bank
• David Koch, President, Wine and Food Society
of Baltimore, Maryland
• Shirley Bigley LaMotte, Board of Directors,
Chimes Maryland Inc.
• Paul Meecham, Board of Directors, Greater Baltimore
Cultural Alliance
• Dan Morrison, Board of Directors, Believe Big
• Mark Ring, Board of Directors, The Hearing and Speech
Agency and Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric
• Major General Courtney Wilson, Board of Directors,
MedStar Harbor Hospital
If you have been recognized by an outside organization please help
us spread the good news by emailing [email protected].
Photo Gallery
High Tea at The Club – January 24th
Shirley Bigley LaMotte and her goddaughters,
Samantha and Lila
Claire Hadley, Cather
della
ine Buccheri, Mary Gar
WIB Luncheon
Content McLaughlin, Dr. Barbara Hutchinson,
Kathy Okun
Tim Foley, Judith Dan
iel, Julie Foley
Mix It Up
Dr. Roger N. Casey, Dr. Marylou Yam
and David Nevins
Heidi Fletcher, Dr. Mary Pat Seurkamp
and Pat Bosse
Comptroller Peter Franchot and Karen Barbour
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THE CENTER CLUB
100 Light Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
410-727-7788
410-783-0166 fax
www.centerclub.org
[email protected]
ENJOY NIGHTLY SPECIALS TUESDAY-SATURDAY
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
Director of Dining Room Services
[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
Editor: Stephanie Colao / Designed by Piccirilli Dorsey, Inc.
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 – Business casual dress code has been
extended until further notice in all areas of 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.
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 can 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.