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Member Accolades
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Welcome New Members
BOARD OF GOVER NO R S Louis Kousouris III President MCB Real Estate August Chiasera Vice President M&T Bank Christine Aspell Vice President KPMG, Retired Shelonda Stokes Vice President Downtown Partnership Lori Villegas Vice President Morgan Stanley Mary Pat Seurkamp Secretary Patricia MC Brown Treasurer Kennedy Krieger
Triffon Alatzas The Baltimore Sun Franklyn Baker United Way of Central Maryland Courtney Bode Baltimore Business Journal Barbara Bozzuto Community Volunteer Aminta Breaux Bowie State University TJ Brightman A. Bright Idea LLC
Mark Hanson Baltimore Symphony Orchestra JoAnn Ioannou Johns Hopkins Health System Raymone Jackson T. Rowe Price Daniel Joerres WBAL-TV Edward Joffe The WhitingTurner Contracting Company David Maine Mercy Medical Center Julie Mercer Board Member Emerita Redonda Miller The Johns Hopkins Hospital Patricia J. (PJ) Mitchell President Emerita Anthony Moag The WhitingTurner Contracting Company Louise Phipps Senft Baltimore Mediation, BLINK of an Eye Henry A. Rosenberg Jr. Board Member Emeritus Rosemore, Inc. Shanaysha Sauls Baltimore Community Foundation
Marc Broady Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority
Terrence Sawyer Loyola University Maryland
Bradley Chambers Immediate Past President MedStar Health
Drew Skibitsky MWE
Kelly Drnec Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland Nancy Greene Miles & Stockbridge Melony Griffith Maryland Hospital Association
Lynn Selby Caroline Center
Mark Anthony Thomas Greater Baltimore Committee Gregory Tucker The Tucker Group Kerry R. Watson, Jr. Charles Young Young’s Accounting Service
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F RO M TH E G E N E R AL MANAG E R weekend hours, As summer winds workspaces and down and we look additional casual toward fall, there dining options. is a lot happening We’ve already at the Club—and begun responding plenty of reasons in several areas, to come together. including bringing Our September back Member and October calendar is filled Ambassadors to with opportunities help welcome to enjoy the Club new members in different ways. and connect Nicholas Steege Join us for a them with the General Manager Happy Hour, wine Club, introducing The Center Club tasting, movie or a new texting Ravens tailgate, option for Club and dive into an engaging communications, and launching a Viewpoints program exploring brief “pulse” survey after dining topics ranging from our digital or attending an event. We’re identities and life online to the currently engaged in a strategic people, places and ideas shaping planning process with the Board Baltimore. We’ll also and its committees, be introducing some and look forward new menu items, to sharing more giving you even specifics in the more reasons to coming months as stop in and we work through stay awhile. the feedback and determine the best ways to act on it. This fall also marks an important opportunity to Finally, as many reflect on what of you know, my you’ve told us family and I will about the Club. We be moving back had phenomenal to Florida, and participation in our I will be leaving recent member the Club later this survey—our first in fall. It has been a many years—and privilege to serve as received thoughtful, candid your General Manager, and I am feedback and great ideas. It was deeply grateful for the support, especially encouraging to hear friendship and trust you have that overall satisfaction remains shown me during my time here. strong, with members particularly The search for my successor is appreciative of the friendliness underway, and the Board expects and professionalism of our staff. to have a new General Manager in place this fall, allowing for a transition period. I’m confident You also told us you’d like to the Club is strongly positioned see even more programming for the future and in very capable and variety, including different hands. I look forward to seeing all speakers and experiential dining that lies ahead and the continued events, as well as opportunities to success of the Club. consider extended evening and
It has been a privilege to serve as your General Manager, and I am deeply grateful for the support, friendship and trust you have shown me during my time here.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
GROW THE CLUB Our Club thrives because of members like you. Introduce a friend, family member, or colleague—by email or in person—to anyone on our Membership Team, and we’ll take care of the rest. If your referral becomes a member, you’ll receive a $100 dining credit as our thank you. Questions? Please reach out to membership@centerclub.org
Get Ready: 2027 Membership Details Coming Soon
Exciting things are ahead at The Center Club! Soon you’ll receive an update with everything you need to know about your 2027 membership.
Watch for membership communication this fall and get ready for another great year at The Center Club.
Your information will be mailed and emailed — so you’ll be ready to continue enjoying all the experiences, connections, and camaraderie that make our community special.
Moved? Retired? New Email? Let us know so your 2027 membership details reach you without delay. Email membership@centerclub.org
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EVENT Calendar // September & October September WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Cocktails & Conversation
SATURDAY LIVE PIANO
Bar100 Happy Hour Relax, wait out the traffic and enjoy some down time. 4-6 PM Tuesday - Friday 50% Off All Drinks
DAILY SPECIALS! Join us for an unforgettable dining experience in our Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room and enjoy Chef Bannan’s daily specials. Tuesday 2 lb. Lobster Night / $49++ Wednesday Burger & Brew in Bar100 / $20++ Thursday Half-Price Bottles of Wine Saturday Prime Rib Roast / $49++ & Live Piano
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soft drinks will be served before a brief introductory program, followed by a tour of the Club.
Tuesday, September 1 5-7:30 PM Drinks by chit $55++ / Non-Women in Business members $65++
BOOK CLUB
Women in Business members are welcome to network with their business-minded women peers during a cocktail hour at the Club. Members of the Women in Business IntraClub are invited to keep the conversation going during dinner.
Wednesday, September 2 6-7:30 PM $55++ Food Pairing Drinks by chit Reservations required Open to all Center Club members
PROSPECTIVE MEMBER OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, September 2 5:30–7 PM Reservations required Invite a friend, family member or colleague to learn about the benefits of joining the only 5-star Platinum City Club in Baltimore City and a Top 100 City Club in the world! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and
Love, Again by Club member Floyd Byars
Enjoy an evening discussing our newest book, Love, Again, by one of our very own members, Floyd Byars. The hero of Love Again is a modern everyman emerging from a prolonged boyhood just in time to cope with the unexpected and disturbing possibility of paternity. James (Jimmy) Adams feels threatened on every side by powerful women and his own romantic delusions—he’s one of a continuing generation of American males bewildered by shifting gender roles, unsure
Interested in joining an IntraClub or Interest Group? Contact Emily Ober at eober@centerclub.org
of what’s expected of them as lovers, husbands, (boy) friends, and fathers. We root for Jimmy as he shares the candid truth about his struggles (both comic and tragic) to achieve a surprising but hard-won emotional maturity. Join this lively discussion and enjoy a special pairing menu prepared by Executive Chef Bannan.
LABOR DAY Monday, September 7 Admin Office & Club Closed
EXECUTIVE FORUM 2 Wednesday, September 9 5-6:30 PM $30++ Reservations required This group of senior-level executives, business owners and rainmakers discuss the challenges and opportunities in today’s world. The topics vary monthly from internal discussions to guest speakers. Members have come to appreciate EF2 as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Wednesday, September 9 5:30–7 PM Reservations required All new members and their spouses/partners are invited to join Michelle Dase, Associate Director of Membership, for a review of the Club’s benefits while getting acquainted with fellow new members over light hors d’oeuvres. Stay for dinner or small plates in Bar100.
YOUNG MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR Thursday, September 10 5-6:30 PM Food & drinks by chit Reservations required Open to all Center Club members The Young Members Committee hosts a casual evening of networking for all Center Club members – offering opportunities for engaging conversations and a chance to build your professional community in a vibrant, supportive setting.
ROSH HASHANAH Friday, September 11Sunday, September 13
WINE LOCKER HOLDERS EXCLUSIVE TASTING Wines of Burgundy
Friday, September 11 6-7:30 PM Complimentary Light Bites and Wine Samples Reservations required OPEN TO WINE LOCKER HOLDERS ONLY
Join us for an Exclusive Wine Locker Holder’s tasting to indulge in the famed wines of Burgundy, France. We will be tasting a selection of multiple Reds & Whites from Chablis, Cote d’Or, & Maconnais with Sommelier Jenee Johnson from ‘Elite Wine Distributors’.
PATRIOT DAY Friday, September 11
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EVENT Calendar // September & October VIEWPOINTS LIVING ONLINE: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIGITAL IDENTITY
With members Ed Bach and James Deater, Jr. of Grey Directive Wednesday, September 16 5:30–7:30 PM $55++ members or $65++ guests Includes beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres Reservations required Non-member registration through Eventbrite Our lives have never been more connected, yet few of us truly understand how much of our personal information is accessible online—or who can access our data. Join cybersecurity professionals from Grey Directive for an engaging and eye-opening look at today’s digital landscape. Through real-world examples and a live demonstration, they’ll reveal how our digital footprints are created, what information can be found online, and how businesses and cybercriminals alike use that information. Attendees are encouraged to bring their smartphone for an optional interactive demonstration exploring their
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own digital footprint and a few practical steps to better protect their personal information.
CLUB HAPPY HOUR Farewell Summer Thursday, September 17 4-6 PM Food and drinks by chit Reservations Required Open to all Center Club Members Summer may be winding down, but we’re not ready to say goodbye just yet. Join us outside on the plaza for a laid-back Happy Hour with good drinks, good company, and one more chance to enjoy the season together. Come grab a drink, catch up with friends, and raise a glass to summer. We’ll see you there!
EXECUTIVE FORUM Thursday, September 17 4:30-6 PM / $30++ Reservations required A group of CEOs, presidents and executive directors in B2B businesses discussing the challenges and opportunities of running an organization.
Members have come to appreciate EF as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors.
POUR, PAIR & MINGLE
Hosted by the Young Members Committee Friday, September 18 6-8 PM $75++ for members or $85++ for guests Food and wine included Reservations required Open to all Center Club Members Join us for a fun, interactive evening of wine, food and good company. Explore a variety of wines at different tasting stations, chat with our team about what’s in your glass, and discover how different foods can change the way a wine tastes. With plenty to sample and opportunities to mingle along the way, it’s an evening designed for everyone— from the wine enthusiast to those just beginning to explore. Taste each wine on its own, then experience it alongside thoughtfully selected bites, including pairings prepared and served by our chefs at select stations. See what you notice, discover what you like, and come curious and ready to sip, taste, mingle and discover something new.
YOM KIPPUR Sunday, September 20
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EVENT Calendar // September & October COCKTAIL CLUB — OFFSITE Schola Cooking School
RAVENS HOME OPENER TAILGATE PARTY Sunday, September 20 10 AM Tailgate Start 1 PM Game $65++ / Drinks by chit The Ravens are back and so are your tailgate favorites at The Center Club! Join us for gameday food and drinks, lively pregame fun, and complimentary parking under the building before heading over to cheer on the Ravens. Reserve your spot early as our Ravens tailgates sell out quickly. Dates and times are subject to change.
FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN Tuesday, September 22
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Wednesday, September 23 6:30 PM $95, Limited capacity Reservations required NO CANCELATIONS Cocktail Club members will take an exciting cooking class featuring Spanish Tapas. Learn how to dish up ham/potato croquettes, smoked mussels, and Barcelona-style paella among other dishes. We’ll supply the welcome drink and wine to complement your immersive cooking experience.
WINE CLUB
Food & Wine Pairing Friday, September 25 6-7:30 PM $50++ / $60++ Non-Wine Club members Reservations required There is a lot of interest in learning about food and wine pairing and this tasting event will be specifically designed to answer your questions. We will offer our opinions and provide examples of various matches to test our theories. Bring your best taste buds along and learn about the intricacies of matching food and wine.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE CLUB
REAL ESTATE CONNECTIONS
Saturday, September 26 6-9 PM $30++ Adults, $15++ Children Drinks by chit Reservations Required Open to all Center Club Members Gather your crew for a relaxed Saturday night at the Club! Enjoy food, drinks, popcorn and candy while The Sandlot © (1993, 20th Century Fox) will be playing on the big screen. Kidfriendly coloring and crafts will be available for our youngest guests. Bring a cozy blanket, settle in and enjoy this feel-good story about friendship, adventure and one unforgettable summer.
The State of the Market, Data Centers & AI Tuesday, September 29 5:30–7:30 PM $55++ members or $65++ for guests Includes food stations Drinks by chit Reservations required Join us for an engaging conversation with Derek Allen, Principal in Blackstone’s Private Wealth Group, and John Manley, Principal in Blackstone’s Real Estate Group, for an inside look at the forces shaping today’s real estate landscape. The discussion will explore the current state of real estate, emerging opportunities and challenges across the market, and the rapidly evolving role of data centers and artificial intelligence in the real estate ecosystem.
October 6 5-8 PM
Register Today! This event is open to non-members
Our annual dinner Honoring Trailblazers in
Energy and the Environment
These are the women who are Radiating Leadership, Redefining Roles, and Renewing the Planet.
MODERATOR
HONOREE
Whitney Boles
Claire Broido Johnson
Managing Director, Customer Products, Constellation
Co-founder of Sunrock Distributed Generation and a veteran climate tech entrepreneur
MEMBER REGISTRATION
EVENTBRITE NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
HONOREE
HONOREE
HONOREE
Samantha Rose
Kelly Speakes-Backman
Ashley Van Pelt
Restoration Director for the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership
Director of the Maryland Energy Administration
Founder and President of Native Terrain Restoration Services Inc.
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EVENT Calendar // September & October
October BEER CLUB OKTOBERFEST Thursday, October 1 6-8 PM, $55++ Reservations required Open to all Center Club members Prost! Join the Beer Club for an Oktoberfest celebration filled with great beer, festive fare and plenty of German-inspired fun. Raise a stein, enjoy the lively atmosphere and celebrate the season with fellow beer lovers at the Club. Our beer lineup will feature a selection of Oktoberfest favorites and seasonal brews, with details to come. Come hungry, thirsty and ready to toast!
Open to all Center Club members and guests Reservations required Non-member registration through Eventbrite Join us for our annual Women in Business Trailblazer Awards Dinner as we honor women who have helped pave the way in energy and the environment. Our 2026 Trailblazers in Radiating Leadership, Redefining Roles, and Renewing the Planet: Honoring Trailblazers in Energy and the Environment are: Ms. Claire Broido Johnson, Sunrock Distributed Generation Ms. Samantha Rose, Baltimore Gateway Partnership Ms. Kelly Speakes-Backman, Maryland Energy Administration Mrs. Ashley Van Pelt, Native Terrain Restoration Services, Inc. Panel moderated by Mrs. Whitney Boles, Constellation
RAVENS TAILGATE Sunday, October 4 10 AM Tailgate Start 1 PM Game $65++ / Drinks by chit Stop by the Club before the Ravens vs. Titans game. You’ll enjoy tailgate favorites as well as complimentary parking under the building before heading to M&T Bank Stadium for the game.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS TRAILBLAZER AWARDS DINNER Tuesday, October 6 5-8 PM begins with networking; seated dinner and awards presentation at 6 PM $85++ members, $95 guests 10 | The Center Club Uncorked
PROSPECTIVE MEMBER OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, October 7 5:30–7 PM Reservations required Invite a friend, family member or colleague to learn about the benefits of joining the only 5-star Platinum City Club in Baltimore City and a Top 100 City Club in the world! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served before a brief introductory program, followed by a tour of the Club.
YOUNG MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR Thursday, October 8 5-6:30 PM Food & drinks by chit Reservations required Open to all Center Club members The Young Members Committee hosts a casual evening of networking for all Center Club members – offering opportunities for engaging conversations and a chance to build your professional community in a vibrant, supportive setting.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY Monday, October 12
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Wednesday, October 14 11:45 AM–1 PM Reservations required All new members and their spouses/partners are invited to join Michelle Dase, Associate Director of Membership, for a review of the Club’s benefits while getting acquainted with fellow new members over lunch.
EXECUTIVE FORUM 2 Wednesday, October 14 5-6:30 PM $30++ Reservations required This group of senior-level executives, business owners and rainmakers discuss the challenges and opportunities in today’s world. The topics vary monthly from internal discussions to guest speakers. Members have come to appreciate EF2 as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors.
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EVENT Calendar // September & October CLUB HAPPY HOUR WHISKEY WEATHER
An evening of whiskey, cigars & good company Thursday, October 15 4-6 PM Food and drinks by chit Reservations Required Open to all Center Club Members There’s a certain kind of day that calls for whiskey. A little crispness in the air. A comfortable place to settle in. Good friends nearby. Join us on the plaza for an easygoing vibe including whiskey, good conversation and cigars available for purchase. Come enjoy a pour, linger awhile, and make the most of the season.
VIEWPOINTS
The Creative City: Exploring the People, Places & Ideas That Shape Baltimore Thursday, October 22 5:30–7:30 PM $55++ members or $65++ guests Includes beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres Reservations required
EXECUTIVE FORUM
Non-member registration through Eventbrite
Thursday, October 15 4:30-6 PM / $30++ Reservations required
What makes a city truly memorable?
A group of CEOs, presidents and executive directors in B2B businesses discussing the challenges and opportunities of running an organization. Members have come to appreciate EF as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors.
THE ART OF MUSIC: JAZZ NIGHT WITH LAUREN AUSTIN TRIO Friday, October 16 Join us from 6 p.m.; live music begins at 7 p.m. $15 cover Food and drinks by chit Reservations Required Open to all Center Club Members Settle in for an evening of live jazz, good food and good company in the Pub. The talented Lauren Austin Trio will bring their signature sound to an evening 12 | The Center Club Uncorked
designed for listening, lingering and enjoying the company around you. Grab a table, bring some friends and enjoy a specially curated menu of bites and dishes, along with your choice of drinks from the bar. Come early, stay awhile and let great music and good conversation set the tone for the evening.
Join panelists Ellen Owens, Executive Director, American Visionary Arts Museum; Kevin Miller, Board President, Baltimore Architecture Foundation and Jason Steer, Executive Director, Creative Alliance for a thoughtprovoking conversation led by Moderator Tom Hall, Senior News Analyst, WYPR. They’ll explore how art, architecture, creativity, and community shape the experience of Baltimore. Together, we’ll consider what makes a city memorable, how people develop a sense of connection to the places they call home, and the role that culture, public spaces, and community play in creating a vibrant city. The conversation goes beyond the buildings, institutions and events that define a city to explore what happens when creative people, ideas and experiences come together to shape the places where we live, work and gather.
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
RAVENS TAILGATE Sunday, October 25 10 AM Tailgate Start 1 PM Game $65++ / Drinks by chit Stop by the Club for the Ravens vs. Bengals game. You’ll enjoy tailgate favorites as well as complimentary parking under the building before heading to M&T Bank Stadium for the game.
COCKTAIL CLUB Spirits & Sweets
EVENTS SAVE THE DATES WOMEN IN BUSINESS
CLUB OPEN FOR DINNER ONLY
PROSPECTIVE MEMBER OPEN HOUSE
YOUNG MEMBERS HOLIDAY PARTY
Tuesday, Nov 3
Friday, Nov 27
Wednesday, October 28 6:30-8 PM $50++ or $60++ for Non-Cocktail Club members Reservations required
Wednesday, Nov 4
Who says candy is just for kids?
RAVENS TAILGATE
This month, our Cocktail Club is embracing the sweeter side of the season with an evening of creative cocktail and candy pairings. Discover how classic confections can complement thoughtfully crafted cocktails, bringing out unexpected flavors and a touch of nostalgia with every sip. If you’re a cocktail enthusiast, have a penchant for sweets, or simply enjoy trying something new, join us for a spirited evening that proves a little candy can make happy hour even more fun.
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, Nov 4
Thursday, Nov 5
YOUNG MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR Thursday, Nov 12
Saturday, October 31
CLUB HOLIDAY MIXER Thursday, Dec 10
SANTA’S HOLIDAY BRUNCH Sunday, Dec 13
RAVENS TAILGATE Sunday, Dec 13
RAVENS TAILGATE Monday, Nov 16
COCKTAIL CLUB Wednesday, Nov 18
HALLOWEEN
Friday, Dec 4
CLUB HAPPY HOUR
WINE CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY Friday, Dec 18
HOLIDAY JAZZ BRUNCH Sunday, Dec 20
RAVENS TAILGATE
Thursday, Nov 19
Sunday, Dec 27
WINE CLUB
Friday, Nov 20
CLUB CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS Thursday, Dec 31
Thursday, Nov 26
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Member Accolades
Our members are some of the most celebrated business leaders in Greater Baltimore. Help us congratulate them for being recognized! Awards
Member News
2026 Most Influential Marylanders CIVIC LEADERSHIP Kireem Swinton Visit Baltimore
HEALTHCARE Larry L. Johnson Johns Hopkins Health System
COMMUNICATIONS Gregory Tucker The Tucker Group
Stuart M. Levine, MD, FACP MedStar Health
EDUCATION Kurt Schmoke University of Baltimore Kirk Sykes SEED School of Maryland FINANCE Tom Sadowski Maryland Economic Development Corporation ***Lori Villegas Morgan Stanley GENERAL BUSINESS Tammi Thomas TEDCO
***Circle of Influence Honoree
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Jennifer Nickoles LifeBridge Health Kurt C. Small CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield LAW Michele Bresnick Walsh Gordon Feinblatt PHILANTHROPY ***Franklyn Baker United Way of Central Maryland Bernard Gyebi-Foster Tuerk House REAL ESTATE Otis Rolley Baltimore Development Corporation
Dr. David Anderson has been appointed to serve as a commissioner on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
VIEWPOINTS CO-CHAIRS
Upcoming Viewpoints Events SEP 16
Christine Aspell,
5:30-7:30 PM
Office Managing Partner - Baltimore, KPMG LLP, Retired
with Dewayne Adams, Ed Bach, Jacob Deater and James Deater, Jr. of Grey Directive
Our lives have never been more connected, yet few of us truly understand how much of our personal information is accessible online—or who can access our data.
MEMBER REGISTRATION
Lynn M. Reed Selby, Executive
Director at Caroline Center
Viewpoints: Living Online: Understanding Your Digital Identity
Join cybersecurity professionals from Grey Directive for an engaging and eye-opening look at today’s digital landscape. Through real-world examples and a live demonstration, they’ll reveal how our digital footprints are created, what information can be found online, and how businesses and cybercriminals alike use that information. Attendees are encouraged to bring their smartphone for an optional interactive demonstration exploring their own digital footprint and a few practical steps to better protect their personal information.
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
Oct 22
SAVE THE DATE
Viewpoints: The Creative City Exploring the People, Places & Ideas That Shape Baltimore
Join panelists for a thought-provoking conversation led by Moderator Tom Hall, Senior News Analyst, WYPR. •
Ellen Owens, Executive Director, American Visionary Arts Museum
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Kevin Miller, Board President, Baltimore Architecture Foundation
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Welcome
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The Board of Governors, Club members and team extend a warm welcome to our newest members. We are honored to have you join our community and look forward to connecting with you both at the Club and beyond. Mr. Damien Banks Principal, The Banks Firm, LLC Mrs. Laelia Banks Senior Counsel, Fundamental Administrative Services Proposer: Larry Koch, Jr. Mrs. Donna Barozzini Mr. Christopher Barozzini Vice President, Lighting Controls, One Source Associates, Inc. Proposer: Mary Katherine Koehler Dr. John (Jack) Cook III Dr. Sylvia Auton-Cook Proposer: Basil Morgan Mrs. Brianna Danage Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance, EyePoint Mr. Reginald (Reggie) Danage Owner/General Manager, Remodel Now Proposer: Dan Morrison
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Dr. Jermaine Dawson CEO, Baltimore City Public Schools Mrs. Tawnjai Dawson Proposer: Mark Anthony Thomas Ms. Eva DeVaughn CEO, Eva Life Giver Inc. Proposer: Theresa Thomas Mrs. Darlene Dockins Founder & CEO, One Source Wellness Works Mr. Kevin Dockins Proposer: Alicia Jones Mr. Billy Edwards CEO, Flying Eagles PC Repair, Inc. Proposer: Martin Lattman Ms. Courtney Ferebee Clinical Laboratory Study Manager, Pharmaron Proposer: Dan Morrison Mr. Mark Fine Chief Marketing Officer, Baltimore Orioles Mrs. Kimberly Fine Speech Therapist, Presence Learning Proposer: Don Rovak
Ms. Kristina Jackson Financial Solutions Advisor, Merrill Lynch Proposer: Alicia Jones Dr. Alexandra (Alex) Luna Psychiatry Resident Physician, University of Maryland Medical Center Mr. Ian Maddox Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Proposer: Olivia Soultz Mr. David McShea Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association Mrs. Jennifer McShea Psychotherapist, Prism Wellness Proposer: Erin Lamb Dr. David Mintz Helrich Professor and Chair of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine Mrs. Jamie (Liz) Proctor Director of Library Services, The Park School of Baltimore Proposer: Mark Gladwin
Mr. Kurt Small CEO, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Mrs. Angela Small Proposer: Anthony Jones, Sr. Dr. Abagail (Abby) Van Vlerah President, Notre Dame of Maryland University Dr. Jay Perry Vice President, University of South Dakota Proposer: Mary Pat Seurkamp
OPEN HOUSES Join us for an upcoming Prospective Member Open House. For more information, contact Michelle Dase at mdase@centerclub.org.
Ms. Nicole White Private Equity Analyst, Brown Advisory Proposer: Tobi Morris
Wednesday, September 2 5:30-7 PM Wednesday, October 7 5:30-7 PM
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATIONS New members are invited to a New Member Orientation. Registration is required.
Wednesday, September 9 5:30–7 PM Wednesday, October 14 11:45 AM-1 PM
IN MEMORIAM We send our deepest condolences as we mourn the loss of Center Club Member Hugh Mighty member since 2018
Introducing
TEXT UPDATES
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THE CENTER CLUB STAFF – HERE TO SERVE YOU CLUB MANAGEMENT Nicholas Steege General Manager nsteege@centerclub.org
Hours of Operation Executive Offices and Accounting Mon-Fri / 9 AM - 5 PM The Coffee Shoppe Tues–Fri / Opens 10 AM Bar100 Lunch Service Tues–Fri / 11:30 AM - 3 PM Happy Hour Tues-Fri / 4-6 PM Dinner Service Tues-Sat / 5-9 PM Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room Lunch Service Tues-Fri / 11:30 AM - 3 PM
C. Robert Bannan III Executive Chef chefbannan@ centerclub.org Wen Capon Food & Beverage Manager wcapon@centerclub.org Antoine Norfleet Director of Banquets anorfleet@centerclub.org Patrick Owens Director of Food & Beverage powens@centerclub.org Sam Sara Food & Beverage Manager ssara@centerclub.org Milton DeVaughn Food & Beverage Captain mdevaughn@ centerclub.org Denise Aquino Food & Beverage Manager daquino@centerclub.org 667-217-3553
MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING Natalie Dixon Director of Membership & Marketing ndixon@centerclub.org 667-217-3549 Michelle Dase Associate Director of Membership mdase@centerclub.org 410-926-0188 Emily Ober Member Services Coordinator eober@centerclub.org 410-752-1417 Stacy Mulcare Member Experience and Programming Manager smulcare@centerclub.org April House Marketing Manager ahouse@centerclub.org 667-217-3548
PRIVATE EVENTS Ashley Murphy Director of Private Events amurphy@centerclub.org 667-217-3547 Tyese Knight Event Coordinator tknight@centerclub.org 667-217-3543 FINANCE Vicki Smith Director of Finance & Administration vsmith@centerclub.org 667-217-3544 Derrick Barner Accounts Receivable dbarner@centerclub.org 667-217-3550 Breonna Stevenson Accounts Payable ap@centerclub.org 667-217-3551
HELPFUL CLUB INFORMATION
Dinner Service Tues-Sat / 5-9 PM The Willard Hackerman Business Center
MEMBER GUIDE
DRESS CODE
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Workforce Development & Job Training
Education
Mentorship
The Center Club Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting charitable, educational and civic initiatives in the Baltimore metropolitan area, with a focus on workforce development, job training, education and mentorship. Currently, the Foundation is building its asset base to help funding verified 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with its mission through tax-deductible contributions from various sources.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE
The Foundation actively pursues grants or contributions that advance its purposes and overall mission. All contributions to the Center Club Foundation are tax deductible. To support the work of The Center Club Foundation, please contact Vicki Smith at 667-217-3544 or vsmith@ centerclub.org to make your donation. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this important effort.
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Book your
Wedding
Is Someone You Love Getting Married?
You already know what makes our club special. Now imagine it as the backdrop for one of the biggest days of their lives. From a beautiful ceremony to a spectacular reception overlooking the harbor, our team takes care of the details so the couple—and their families—can enjoy every moment. With an experienced planning team known for creativity, attention to detail, and making the process fun, planning a wedding here can be as enjoyable as the celebration itself. If you know someone who’s planning a wedding, we’d love to show them what’s possible here. We’ve hosted hundreds of member and member-sponsored weddings, and we know how to make the big day—and all the details leading up to it—truly special.
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Ashley Murphy, Director of Private Events amurphy@centerclub.org