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JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023

Gala
Memories
IntraClubs
& Interest

Groups
Private
Events

A PL ATINUM CLUB

Ron Peterson FROM THE PRESIDENT

President, As we wind down from the holiday season, I hope you were all able to enjoy quality time
with family and friends and did so in good health.
Board of Governors
As I reflect on the extraordinary 60th Anniversary Year, I am reminded of the attributes
that make The Center Club so very special, many of which were epitomized so vividly at
the November 12th Gala. The sold out event was attended by 315 individuals from different
racial, religious and political backgrounds. Members of all ages, and their guests, enjoyed
a unique experience. The level of excellence in service, ambience, food and beverage
offerings and entertainment would be nearly impossible to replicate anywhere in the
region. As guests arrived they were greeted by an electronic violinist in the parking garage.
Formal photo ops were offered on the winding staircase. The business center was decked
out with a whiskey bar within a speakeasy! The The Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Wine Room was
flowing with wine tasting opportunities. Food stations were strategically placed throughout
the two floors and never ran out of sumptuous offerings. The main bar as well as the 16th
Floor bar poured an endless variety of adult beverages. Live jazz was available on 15 and a
dance band played all night long on 16! What an extraordinary event! The Gala was without
a doubt the pinnacle of the 60th Anniversary Year. If you were not one of the fortunate
attendees, I hope you had the opportunity to partake in at least one of the other special
events offered throughout the anniversary year.

On behalf of the Board of Governors and the entire membership, I commend General
Manager Kevin Bonner and his entire team for maintaining such a high level of excellence
throughout the anniversary year when so many unique events were provided for the
benefit of our members. Thank you to the entire team!

And speaking of excellence, you should know that once we got past the Omicron phase
of the pandemic in February of 2022, we began to see a major upturn in the number of
special banquets and weddings held at the Club. The combination of beautifully renovated
facilities, superb service, world-class food and beverage offerings, safe and convenient
parking, and the best views in the city now makes The Center Club the “go to” place for
special events. As a practical matter, this has been very good news for Club revenues.
In addition, we have had the good fortune to see stabilization in our membership in 2022,
with a particularly low rate of membership attrition. Early renewals of membership this past
October were also at an all-time high.

To accommodate the return to these higher levels of activity, the Club has done very well
recruiting new employees. In fact, The Center Club appears to be increasingly recognized
as a preferred place to work within the region’s hospitality industry.

All of this good news means that as we look at the preliminary year-end financials,
we can report that your Center Club enjoys very sound financial health.

As we all look forward to the new year, I extend to each of you my very best wishes
for a healthy and prosperous 2023. Please take advantage of the many new programs
and experiences the Club has to offer. Also, do not hesitate to bring to our attention any
prospects you may have in mind for membership. 

I hope to see you in person at The Center Club in 2023.

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The Center Club team wishes to
thank all of you for your generosity

in contributing to the

HOLIDAY FUND

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60th Anniversary Gala

OH WHAT A NIGHT!

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On the Calendar

RAVENS TAILGATE FRENCH CLUB 

Ravens vs. Steelers Friday, January 6 / 5:30-7 PM / Food & drinks by chit
Reservations requested
Sunday, January 1 / Beginning at 10 AM, game 1 PM
$35++ / Drinks by chit / Reservations required Immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of
Start the New Year with our signature tailgate buffet, the French language over drinks and small plates.
complete with Bloody Mary bar and complimentary This Interest Group welcomes all language levels.
parking. Wear your favorite jersey and root for the
Ravens as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T PROSPECTIVE MEMBER
Bank Stadium. Reserve early as this will sell out. OPEN HOUSE

WOMEN IN BUSINESS INTRA Tuesday, January 10 / 5:30–6 PM meet & mingle
6-6:15 PM welcome remarks / 6:15 tours
Cocktails & Conversations Reservations required

Tuesday, January 3 / 5-6 PM cocktails / 6-7:30 PM buffet Referrals from members are the best way to grow
Drinks by chit / $60++ or $50++ for WIB members our membership. Invite a friend, family member or
Reservations required colleague to learn about the benefits of joining the
All members are welcome to network with their only 5-star Platinum City Club in Baltimore City and
business-minded women peers during a cocktail a Top 100 City Club in the world! Complimentary
hour in Bar100. Members of the Women in Business hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be
IntraClub are invited to keep the conversation going served before a brief introductory program, followed
during dinner. Must be a WIB member or first-time by a tour of the Club. Please RSVP, as we create name
guest to attend dinner. badges to facilitate conversation.

VETERANS INITIATIVE MIXER  NATIONAL OYSTERS
ROCKEFELLER DAY
Wednesday, January 4 / 5:30–7:30 PM / $35++
Reservations required Tuesday, January 10
Kick off the New Year with a reintroduction to this 5-9 PM / By chit
returning Interest Group! Join us in O’s Pub for an
informal mixer to mingle and get to know one another Celebrate the dish as rich as its
and the unique perspective this Club has to offer. You namesake, it’s National Oysters
need not be a veteran to attend. Rockefeller Day! Join us for dinner
in the Joseph Meyerhoff Dining
BOOK CLUB  Room and be sure to include an
order of Chef’s various oyster dishes! Make your dinner
The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard reservation online or by calling 410-727-7788.

Wednesday, January 4 / 6 PM / $45++ / Drinks by chit EXECUTIVE FORUM 2 INTRA
Limited capacity / Reservations required
Wednesday, January 11 / 5–6:30 PM / $30++
Enjoy an evening discussing our newest Limited capacity / Reservations required
book, The Atomic City Girls, a riveting
novel about the everyday people who This group of senior-level executives, business
worked on the Manhattan Project during owners and rainmakers discusses the challenges and
World War II. This novel is a fascinating opportunities in today’s world. Our topics vary monthly
look at an underexplored chapter from internal discussions to guest speakers. Members
of American history. Join this lively have come to appreciate EF2 as a trusted group of
discussion and take a culinary adventure advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is
with a multi-course tasting menu featuring Tennessee- limited to noncompetitors. Must be a member of
style cooking from Chef Bannan. EF2 to attend.

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ON THE CALENDAR

STATE OF BALTIMORE EXECUTIVE FORUM INTRA

Thursday, January 12 / 5:30-7:30 PM / 5:30–6:15 PM Thursday, January 19 / 4:30–6 PM / $30++
networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres; 6:15–7:30 PM Limited capacity / Reservations required
program and discussion / $35++ members or $45 guests
Limited capacity / Reservations required / Open to A group of CEOs, presidents and executive directors
all Center Club members and guests / Non-member in B2B businesses discusses the challenges and
registration through Eventbrite opportunities running an organization. Members have
Is Baltimore poised to thrive or merely survive? come to appreciate EF as a trusted group of advisors.
Join Viewpoints members and guests as we weigh in To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to
with our panel of subject matter experts to determine noncompetitors. Must be a member of EF to attend.
“The State of Baltimore.”
SEAFOOD BUFFET
Panel members:
• Louise Phipps Senft, Moderator, Founder, the Thursday, January 19 / 5-8 PM / $85++
Drinks by chit / Reservations required
Integrative Center for Trauma Healing, Advocacy
and Transformation/Blink of an Eye Chef Bannan invites you to take a dive into
• Shanaysha Sauls, President & CEO, Baltimore seafood bliss with the Club’s famous Seafood Buffet.
Community Foundation Our fresh locally sourced offerings are sure to make a
• Shelonda Stokes, President, Downtown splash! Join us for seafood stations, including Chef’s
Partnership of Baltimore fabulous raw bar. You won’t want to miss this incredible
• Alicia Wilson, Vice President, Economic culinary event. Our regular dining menu will not be
Development and Community Partnerships at available. To make your reservation, please contact
the Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Tyese Knight at 667-217-3543 or [email protected].
Health System Book early as this popular event sells out!

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION CRAFT BEER CLUB 

Tuesday, January 17 / 11:45 AM–1:30 PM Guilford Hall Brewery
Reservations required
All new members and their spouses/partners are Thursday, January 19 / 5:30-7:30 PM / $35++
invited to join Noreen Frenaye, Director of Membership Reservations required / Open to all Center Club members
& Marketing, for a review of the Club’s benefits while
getting acquainted with fellow new members over lunch. Beer Club is back! We’re starting the New Year
highlighting one of the city’s newest breweries,
Guilford Hall Brewery. Located in the original 1898
Crown Cork & Seal building in Station North, this
brewery features hand-crafted lagers and ales using
European brewing tradition. Join us as we sip
through their special selections!

NATIONAL CHEESE LOVERS DAY

Friday, January 20 / 5-7 PM / by chit / Bar100 only

National Cheese Lovers Day is a day dedicated to the
celebration of the many different types of cheese in the
world! Are you a cheese lover? Join us in Bar100 for a
specially curated cheese display and discounted wines.

New Prospective Member Networking INTRA IntraClub  Interest Group Member Table Family

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COCKTAIL CLUB INTRA COCKTAIL & WHISKEY
CLUB COLLABORATION INTRA
A 2022 Retrospective
Japanese Whisky Tasting
Wednesday, January 25 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or
$50++ for Cocktail Club members / Limited capacity Thursday, February 2 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or $50++ for
Reservations required Club members / Limited capacity / Reservations required

What were your favorite cocktails of the year? Japanese whiskies are some of the
Let’s look back and celebrate some of the winning least regulated and therefore some
cocktails and decide which three were the most of the most interesting whiskies on
outstanding! Must be a Cocktail Club member the market. Its production makes
or first-time guest to attend. To become a Cocktail Club their take on the classic spirit distinct
member, contact Emily Ober at [email protected]. from other countries, using soju yeast,
unique barreling and other innovative
WINE CLUB ANNUAL techniques. Join us as we sample drams
MEETING & TASTING INTRA from three Japanese distilleries. Must
be a Cocktail or Whiskey Club member
Friday, January 27 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or $50++ or first-time guest to attend.
for Wine Club members / Limited capacity
Reservations required Whiskey Club is looking to return in 2023.

Wine enthusiasts, this one is for you! Attend the FRENCH CLUB 
Wine Club’s annual meeting to learn more about the
group and plan for 2023. Led by the Club Chairs Friday, February 3 / 5:30-7 PM / Food & drinks by chit
Al Spoler and Howard Sobkov, the tasting will Reservations requested
explore several varieties of wine.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of
VETERANS INITIATIVE  the French language over drinks and small plates.
This Interest Group welcomes all language levels.
Ukraine From a Warfighter’s Perspective
WOMEN IN BUSINESS INTRA
Wednesday, February 1 / 5:30-7:30 PM / 5:30–6:15 PM
networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres; 6:15–7:30 PM program Cocktails & Conversations
and discussion / $35++ members or $45 guests
Limited capacity / Reservations required / Open to Tuesday, February 7 / 5-6 PM cocktails / 6-7:30 PM buffet
all Center Club members and guests / Non-member Drinks by chit / $60++ or $50++ for WIB members
registration through Eventbrite Reservations required

On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine on what All members are welcome to network with their
was supposed to be a “security operation.” Very quickly business-minded women peers during a cocktail hour
the Russian military became bogged down while the in Bar100. Members of the Women in Business IntraClub
Ukrainians have enjoyed great success in defending are invited to keep the conversation going during
and, now, counter-attacking. So, what’s happening in dinner. Must be a WIB member or first-time guest to
Ukraine?  Where did the Russian military fail? Why did attend dinner.
they fail to meet their objectives? What’s potentially
next? What are the over-arching issues that we in the EXECUTIVE FORUM 2 INTRA
US need to pay attention to? Join as we discuss these
questions with a panel of experts. Wednesday, February 8 / 5–6:30 PM / $30++
Limited capacity / Reservations required

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

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ON THE CALENDAR

VALENTINE’S DAY MARDI GRAS
CELEBRATION CELEBRATION

Tuesday, February 14 / 5-9 PM Saturday, February 18
Reservations required 6:30 PM / $90++ / 16th Floor
Reservations required
Enjoy our beautiful view over a
romantic Center Club dinner on The Center Club is bringing the
Tuesday with our special à la carte menu Big Easy to Charm City! Delight in
and Valentine’s Day specials. Make your reservations Chef Bannan’s innovative menu featuring
soon as this evening will sell out! Make your dinner authentic Creole dishes, New Orleans-inspired cocktail
reservations online or call 410-727-7788. creations, an authentic zydeco band, dancing and much
more. Bag those beads and boogie down before Fat
PROSPECTIVE MEMBER Tuesday comes a knocking! Reservations for the Mardi
OPEN HOUSE Gras celebration can be made through your member
portal or by calling 410-727-7788. The regular dinner menu
Wednesday, February 15 / 5:30–6 PM meet & mingle will be available in the Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room.
6-6:15 PM welcome remarks / 6:15 tours
Reservations required NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Referrals from members are the best way to grow Tuesday, February 21 / 5-6:30 PM / Reservations required
our membership. Invite a friend, family member or
colleague to learn about the benefits of joining the All new members and their spouses/partners are
only 5-star Platinum City Club in Baltimore City and a invited to join Noreen Frenaye, Director of Membership
Top 100 City Club in the world! Complimentary hors & Marketing, for a review of the Club’s benefits while
d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served getting acquainted with fellow new members over
before a brief introductory program, followed by a tour light hors d’oeuvres. If you would like to join us for
of the Club. Please RSVP, as we create name badges dinner, please make your reservation—remember,
to facilitate conversation. Reservations are required. it is lobster night!

EXECUTIVE FORUM INTRA WINE CLUB INTRA

Thursday, February 16 / 4:30–6 PM / $30++ Wines From Tuscany
Limited capacity / Reservations required
Friday, February 24 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or $50++ for Wine
A group of CEOs, presidents and executive directors Club members / Limited capacity / Reservations required
of B2B businesses discussing the challenges and
opportunities running an organization will meet in the Explore, educate, and enjoy! If you’re a wine enthusiast,
Club. Members have come to appreciate EF as a trusted we want YOU! Join the Wine Club as members taste,
group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, discuss and mingle over perfectly selected wines of
it is limited to noncompetitors. Must be a member of Tuscany that are sure to amaze. Wine Club members
EF to attend. get first priority when reserving this event. As always,
Chef Bannan will prepare some tasty treats for your
enjoyment. Must be a Wine Club member or first-time
guest to attend. To become a Wine Club member,
contact Emily Ober at [email protected].

HAPPY HOUR 4-7 PM | Small Plate Specials

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 lb. Lobster Burger & Brew Half-Price TGIF Happy Hour Prime Rib Roast
Night in Bar100 Bottles Specials & & Live Piano
$49++ $20++ of Wine Live Piano $49++

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

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J O I N TO DAY

IntraClubs & FRENCH CLUB
Interest Groups
Chair: Howard Sobkov
One of the best ways to make new connections and get the Monthly meetings for those interested in French
most out of your Center Club membership is to join one of (and all skill levels) to practice and enjoy conversation.
our existing lntraClub or Interest (Affinity) Groups. These No cost to join.
member-led groups are created and run by members and are
a great way to develop new relationships, network and get HEALTHCARE CONNECTIONS
more involved in the Club. If you were a member of a group
in 2022, you will automatically be enrolled and if applicable, Chairs: Jeff Rosen & Robert Wells
billed in January. If your plans have changed, please let us Several times a year, industry leaders in the healthcare
know. Interest groups are free to join, but registration is community are invited to speak at the Club on various
requested to keep you informed on the latest events. healthcare topics. No cost to join.

BOOK CLUB REAL ESTATE CONNECTIONS

Chairs: Eva Hodsdon & Barbara Portnoy Chair: Jeff Rosen
Gather together with other members for a bi-monthly Top real estate leaders are invited to speak at the Club
Book Club curated by members of the group. No cost with a networking reception prior. No cost to join.
to join. Books not included.
VETERANS INITIATIVE
COCKTAIL CLUB*
Chair: Samuel Kimzey
Chairs: Stephanie Basu & Stuart Goldberg The Veterans Initiative is about bringing the unique
Monthly themed tastings highlight a specific spirit or perspectives of military veterans to The Center Club.
drink type and provide the chance to learn about and The Initiative is a forum to discuss a range of topics such
try new cocktails. Annual cost is $150 and includes two as current events, the intersection of industry, innovation,
complimentary handcrafted Cocktails of the Month, and the modern military, projects, and history with
discounted pricing at events and an invitation to attend veteran speakers, authors and business people.
monthly tastings. No cost to join.

CRAFT BEER CLUB WINE CLUB*

Chairs: Erik Moore & Buzz Scheffenacker Chairs: Al Spoler & Howard Sobkov
The Craft Beer Club comes together several times per year. The Wine Club gathers members each month who have
Events include educational tastings to cover color, aroma, an appreciation for the enjoyment of wine. Events include
carbonation and body. Tastings could also include pairings. educational tastings, dinners and more. Annual cost is
Whether you enjoy a lager, porter or stout, there will be $150 and includes two complimentary glasses of our
something for everyone. No cost to join. Wine of the Month, no corkage fee at two dinners, and
first priority to register for Wine Club events.
EXECUTIVE FORUM*
& EXECUTIVE FORUM 2* WOMEN IN BUSINESS*

EF Chairs: Willem Cassard & David Lunken Chairs: Gina Ramsey & Lori Villegas
EF2 Chairs: Gina Ramsey & Tara Rudo Women in Business gives professional female Club
Monthly meetings encourage members to share best members a venue to connect and network on the first
practices, discuss relevant operational topics, explore Tuesday of every month. Annual cost is $100 and
ideas and expand their external network. includes access to monthly dinners.

Annual cost is $100. Enrollment is limited to members *Annual cost to join, with discounted fee at monthly events.
of noncompeting companies. Must be approved to
join and attend meetings. To join or for more information, please email Emily Ober
at [email protected].

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WELCOME BACK
HEALTHCARE CONNECTIONS,

VETERANS INITIATIVE
& CRAFT BEER CLUB

We are thrilled to bring back these three Interests Groups for our members to enjoy
and participate in even more topics and experiences.

Healthcare Connections, chaired by Jeff Rosen
and Robert Wells, returned in October with a panel
discussing Health Equity. It was an engaging discussion
and we are looking forward to periodic events from
this group.

Veterans Initiative, chaired by Sam Kimzey, will hold
unique, monthly events. This Interest Group is about
bringing the unique perspectives of military veterans
to The Center Club. The Initiative is a forum to discuss
a range of topics such as current events, the intersection
of industry, innovation, and the modern military, projects,
and history with veteran speakers, authors
and businesspeople.
Join this group on Wednesday, January 4 for an informal
mixer to get to know one another. You need not be a
veteran to join this Interest Group. See page 6 and 8 for
details on the first two events and register in advance.

Craft Beer Club, chaired by Erik Moore and Buzz
Scheffenacker, makes its return debut on Thursday,
January 19. With quarterly events, this Interest Group, will
provide tastings with educational components on just
some of the various beers available. Their first event will
feature a guest brewer from Guilford Hall Brewery.
All are welcome, for more information, see page 7
and register in advance.

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Welcome New Members

Joined November & December 2022

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

Ms. Normandi Amprey Mr. Christopher (Chris) Chick Ms. Ashlyn Hood
Executive Director, EVP/COO & Chief Lending Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Teach for America Baltimore Officer, CFG Bank Proposer: Steven Reed
Proposer: J. MacGregor Tisdale
Mr. Marlon Amprey, Esq. Mr. Erik Howard
Associate & State Delegate, Ms. Ashley Clark Executive Managing Director of
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg & Founder & CEO, Business Development & Marketing,
Maryland General Assembly Soigné Luxury Accessories Capital Funding
Proposer: Julianne Tarver Proposer: Eva Hodsdon Proposer: J. MacGregor Tisdale

Mr. Eric Arcudi Mr. Jeryl Cole Mrs. Carolyn Hrdlick
Senior Director of Development, Owner, Off the Rox Wine Owner, Assisting You
Wohlsen Construction Company & Beer Shop in Your Home
Ms. Tyrekia Jackson-Cole Mr. Neil Hrdlick, Sr.
Ms. Greta Arcudi Owner, Kol Project Teacher, Notre Dame
Proposer: Howard Perlow Proposer: Devin Walsh Preparatory School
Johns Hopkins Club transfer
Ms. Miranda Braatz Mr. Brian Cohen
CEO, Elevated Economic Enterprises Owner/CEO, Award Magic Mr. Richard (Rich) Hunt, Jr.
Proposer: Gregory Malcolm Dr. Rebecca Stainman Executive Vice President,
Proposer: Anne Hilb WesBanco
Ms. Karen Betton Proposer: Keith Daw
SVP, Chief Audit & Risk Officer, Mr. David Cox
CFG Bank Ms. Joanna Cox Dr. Antoine (Toni) Kfuri
Proposer: J. MacGregor Tisdale President, Miskelly & Cox Mrs. Claude Kfuri
Johns Hopkins Club transfer Johns Hopkins Club transfer
Mr. James Bragdon
Attorney, Gallagher Evelius Dr. Tara Doaty Mrs. Mary Anne Kowzan
& Jones LLP Founder & CEO, Mr. Paul Kowzan, Jr.
Sage Wellness Group Sales, Price Modern
Ms. Carissa Bragdon Proposer: Nakeia Drummond Johns Hopkins Club transfer
Nurse Practitioner,
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Mr. David Flowers Ms. Sara Lucas
Proposer: David Sommer Ms. Lorraine Flowers Associate, Gordon Feinblatt
Johns Hopkins Club transfer Proposer: John Denick
Dr. Irina Burd
Professor & Dept Chair, Mr. Michael Heigh, Jr. Ms. Aquan Manigault
University of Maryland School Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Owner/Vice President, Nursing &
of Medicine Dept. of OBGYN Dr. Erika Olney Health Services Training Consultants
Veterinarian, IndeVets Proposer: Reginald Cohen
Mr. Gene Burd Proposer: Steven Reed
Partner, FisherBroyles Mr. Matthew (Matt) McDermott
Proposer: Albert Reece Dr. Peter Hill President & CEO, Harvey Agency
Senior Vice President of Medical Ms. Wendy McDermott
Mr. Craig Carmichael Affairs, Johns Hopkins Health System Vice President, Morgan Stanley
President & COO, Northwest Mrs. Hope Hill Proposer: Devin Walsh
Hospital; Senior Vice President, Johns Hopkins Club transfer
LifeBridge Health Mr. Lawrence (Larry) McGlinchey
Mr. W. Fred Hitchcock Mr. Barry Burton
Mrs. Mary Beth Carmichael Mr. John Kozarski Interior Designer, Hord Coplan Macht
Vice President, MSA Interiors Johns Hopkins Club transfer Johns Hopkins Club transfer
Proposer: Neil Meltzer

Mr. Garry Chandler
Ms. Maureen Chandler
Johns Hopkins Club transfer

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Mr. Jason Murphy Ms. Sara Rutstein Dr. Roger Ward
CEO, Murphy Enterprise Founder, SER Partners Provost and Executive Vice President,
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Mrs. Robyn Murphy Mr. Kevin Kacin
COO, Murphy Enterprise Independent Contractor Ms. Michelle Ward
Proposer: Marc Broady Proposer: Swata Gandhi Director, Sponsored Projects
Accounting & Compliance,
Mr. Brian Oakes Mr. John Scholz University of Maryland, Baltimore
Vice President for Advancement, Ms. Beth Diehl Proposer: Jennifer Litchman
Loyola University Maryland Owner, BDS Consultants
Johns Hopkins Club transfer Mr. William (Bill) Wiedel, Jr.
Ms. Schoen Oakes President & CEO, CFG Bank
Director of Student Support, Dr. Phoebe Sharkey
Friends School of Baltimore Honorable Robert Sharkey Ms. Mary (Merrily) Ure
Proposer: Terrence Sawyer Administrative Law Judge, Area Sales Manager, Medtronic
District of Columbia Office of Proposer: J. MacGregor Tisdale
Mr. David (Dave) Openshaw Administrative Hearings
CEO, Ligon & Ligon Johns Hopkins Club transfer Dr. Stephen Wegener
Professor, Johns Hopkins
Ms. Lily Openshaw Mrs. Karen Shields School of Medicine
Owner, Chesapeake Blue & Green Chief Client Engagement Officer,
Johns Hopkins Club transfer Gainwell Technologies Dr. Lisa Hovermale
Psychiatrist, State of Maryland
Mrs. Lynne Porter Mr. Michael Shields Johns Hopkins Club transfer
Mr. Marion Porter President & CEO,
Owner, President & CEO, CICONIX Shields Health Teach Consultants Dr. Roland Wentworth
Proposer: Kim Green Proposer: Gina Ramsey Ms. Nancy Wentworth
Johns Hopkins Club transfer
Dr. Ishrat (Ashi) Rafi Dr. Paula Singer
OB/Gyn Physician, Vice President, Segal Ms. Gail Williams Glasser
Ascension Saint Agnes Mr. John Riley
Dr. Barney Stern Johns Hopkins Club transfer
Mr. Alan Raynes Professor of Neurology,
Lawyer, KRV Johns Hopkins University Mrs. Bianca Wise
Johns Hopkins Club transfer Proposer: Paul Sugar President, Home Helpers Home Care

Dr. Herleen (Sofi) Rai Mr. Anthony (Tony) Mr. Leonard Wise
Assistant Professor of Pathology, Spearman-Leach Owner, Wise Choice Moving & Hauling
Johns Hopkins University Director of Business Development Proposer: Brandon Lockett
School of Medicine & Philanthropy, The National
Proposer: Lynda Perry Academy of Public Administration Mr. Daniel Yoon
Department of Defense
Mr. Burton (Burt) Ray III Mr. Michael (Mike) Laux
Proposer: Lawrence LaMotte Senior Machine Learning Ms. Ji-Yeon (Lis) Kim
Engineer, Adlumin Pharmacist, Sinai Hospital
Dr. Tosin Adegbola Richard Johns Hopkins Club transfer Proposer: Craig Thompson
Dean/Executive Director of the
Honors College, Tenured Associate Ms. Sandra (Sandy) Walker Mr. Ronnell Zeigler
Professor and Special Advisor to the Johns Hopkins Club transfer Owner, True Real Living Renovations
President, Morgan State University
Proposer: Diana Ellis Ms. Tyisha Fennell-Zeigler
Owner, True Real Living Renovations
Proposer: Anne Hilb

New Members are invited to a Know someone interested
New Member Orientation on in joining the Club? 
Tuesday, January 17 at 11:45 AM or
Tuesday, February 21 at 5:30 PM. Join us for an upcoming
Prospective Member
Registration is required.
Open House. For more
information, please

contact Michelle Dase at
[email protected].

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Congratulations

Living Classrooms RisingStar 22 The Daily Record’s Icon Awards

Brendan Weinhold, Fallston Group, LLC • Rheda Becker, OrchKids,
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
2022 U.S. Ashoka Fellowship
• Ed Brake, Ellin & Tucker
Brittany Young, B-360
• Fred Bronstein, Peabody Institute
Newsweek America’s Best Dermatologists of the Johns Hopkins University

Karen Beasley, Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute • John Hoey, The Y in Central Maryland

The Daily Record’s 2022 Family Law • Howard Kurman, Offit Kurman
Power List
• Sheela Murthy, Murthy Law Firm
• Kelly Powers, Miles & Stockbridge
• Ferrier Stillman, Tydings & Rosenberg, LLP • Alice Pinderhughes, Alice G. Pinderhughes,
Attorney at Law

• Sheldon Stein, Mt. Washington
Pediatric Hospital

• William Stromberg, T. Rowe Price

• Donald Wilson, University of Maryland
School of Medicine (retired)

Young Members Welcome Patrick Raley
Committee
Please help us welcome our newest Food &
Are you a young member, under age 40, of Beverage Manager, Patrick Raley. Patrick comes
The Center Club? Are you looking for more from The Saint Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina
ways to connect with other members? where he was a bar supervisor. Be sure to say hello
when you see him—his enthusiasm is infectious.
Chairs Joey Price, Center Club member for
eight years, and Meghan Robinson, Center Club
member for six years are looking for additional
members to join this committee. The committee
puts together events and experiences, both at
the Club and offsite, for young members as well
as events for all members. Past events include a
golf outing, events at local theaters and honoring
community heroes at the Club.

The Young Members Committee meets once
a month. If you are interested in joining this
vibrant committee, please email Noreen Frenaye,
Director of Membership & Marketing at
[email protected]

14 | The Center Club Uncorked

CELEBRATE The Center Club has the accommodations and expertise
YOUR to ensure that your social or corporate event will be
planned and executed flawlessly. From Bar Mitzvahs,
SPECIAL graduation parties and weddings to board meetings
OCCASION and corporate receptions, we have nine spaces available
that can host anywhere from four to 400 guests.
AT THE CENTER CLUB
You and your guests will experience extraordinary
service and cuisine, incredible harbor views and an event
that creates lasting memories. No matter the occasion,
The Center Club will serve you and your guests well.

For questions or to book your next event, contact
Ashley Murphy, Private Events Manager at 667-217-3547
or [email protected].

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Center Club members
enjoy a few of our

recent events: Book Club,
Veterans Day Lunch,

IntraClub Mixer, Winter
Wonderland Brunch &
Cookie Decorating and
Santa’s Holiday Brunch

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Make the Most of Your Membership

...with access to exclusive Center Club rates to
some of the top amenities in the city and the world!

LUXURY SPA TREATMENTS AT A SPECIAL MEMBER RATE AT UNDER
ARMOUR PERFORMANCE CENTER,
ART OF BALANCE WELLNESS SPA AN ELITE FITNESS FACILITY STEPS
LOCATED AT THE RITZ-CARLTON AWAY FROM THE CLUB

RESIDENCES

OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS GUEST PRIVILEGES TO NEARLY
AT KIMPTON HOTEL MONACO, 100 RENOWNED PRIVATE CLUBS

THE NEWEST ADDITION TO FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
OUR EVER-GROWING LIST OF
For a list of all of our Reciprocal Clubs and
HOTEL PARTNERSHIPS to request a Letter of Introduction, visit

www.centerclub.org/group/pages/reciprocalclubs

For access to the benefits listed above, please contact the organization directly and identify yourself as a member
of The Center Club. More information can be found in your member portal on the member benefits page.

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PLATINUM PERKS

Join & Pick Your Rewards
Platinum Perks
You must redeem and use your 2022 points by March 31, 2023.
Joining Platinum Perks is a free and easy way to receive
rewards simply by dining at the Club, hosting a private event Level 1
or attending an event. 500 Points

We want to make it easy on YOU! Current Platinum Perks Four Center Club etched pint
members will automatically be re-enrolled for 2023. glasses OR $25 Club Dining Credits

Ready to sign up? Log onto the website, PLATINUM Level 2
update your profile with your photo and 2,500 Points
select SIGN UP FOR PLATINUM PERKS. Perks!
$200 Club Dining Credits

How to Earn Points

Enroll in Platinum POINTS Level 3
Perks Program 5,000 Points
25 + Club Mug
$400 Club Dining Credits

Enjoy à La Carte Dining 1 point for Level 4
every $1 spent 7,500 Points

Attend Club Events 1 point for $600 Club Dining Credits
every $1 spent
Level 5
Host Private Functions 1 point for 10,000 Points
every $1 spent
Overnight stay at the Union League
($2,500 min / of Philadelphia with dinner at 1862
20,000 max points) and breakfast in Founders OR
$800 Club Dining Credits
Sponsor Non-Member 2,500
Private Functions Level 6
($10,000 event min) 20,000 Points

New Members: 500 Chef’s table for six
Visit 6x in First 500 (includes wine pairings)
Six Months OR $1,600 Club Dining Credits

Proposers: Redeeming Your Points
Receive Upon New
Member’s Renewal Each month you’ll receive a monthly update report.
And you’ll have your choice of redeeming points when
• Sign up required with photo and profile updates. you reach the next level or keep accruing to get a unique
• S accounts are eligible and separate from primary accounts. experience like hosting a chef’s table.
• Points redeemable after payment is received. Points accrue January 1–December 31 and must be
• Redeemed points can not be used towards Annual Dues. redeemed by the end of the first quarter of 2023.
• The maximum points that can be redeemed is 20,000. Contact [email protected] to redeem your points.
• Dinner and After Five members are not eligible for this program.

Want to Learn More?

Visit www.centerclub.org for more information.

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BOARD OF
GOVERNORS

Ronald R. Peterson Nancy Greene

President Miles & Stockbridge

[email protected] Al Hutchinson 

Bradley Chambers Visit Baltimore

Member Name 0001 | Since 2021 President Elect JoAnn Ioannou
MedStar Health Johns Hopkins

Guy Flynn Health System

Membership Cards Vice President  Daniel Joerres 
DLA Piper, US WBAL-TV
Membership cards provide quick access to the garage
and elevator bank in the building’s lobby. Keith Lee Louis Kousouris, III 
Vice President  MCB Real Estate LLC
Should you forget your card, please enter at the Brown Capital
Charles Street entrance and security will assist you; Management Lawrence A. LaMotte 
you will need to provide your ID. Advocacy Options
Shelonda Stokes
Lost Cards Vice President Julia Marciari-Alexander 
Downtown Partnership The Walters Art Museum
New membership cards are requested once a month
from the building’s security office. This includes cards Mark M. Deering Redonda Miller
for new members and lost cards. If you lose your The Johns Hopkins
membership card, please contact Emily Ober at Secretary 
[email protected]. There will be a $15 charge for MacKenzie Companies Hospital
all replacement cards.
Alvin D. Katz Patricia J. Mitchell
Immediate Past
Treasurer President
KatzAbosch

IN MEMORIAM Denise G. Adah Anthony Moag
CPA, MBA RICP®, Advisor Whiting-Turner
We send our deepest condolences Contracting
as we mourn the loss of the following Christine Aspell 
KPMG LLP Joey Price 
Center Club members. Jumpstart HR
Anirban Basu
Mr. David Bavar Sage Policy Group, Inc. Rhonda Pringle 
Member since 1970 Baltimore Business
Barbara Bozzuto Journal
Mr. Malcolm Rubinstein Community Volunteer
Member since 2016 Shanaysha Sauls 
TJ Brightman Baltimore Community
Baltimore Orioles Foundation

Marc Broady Lynn Selby
Weller Development Caroline Center

Patricia Brown Mary Pat Seurkamp 
Medically Home MPK&D Partners

Calvin G. Butler, Jr. Gregory Tucker 
Exelon Utilities The Tucker Group, LLC

August J. Chiasera  Stacey Ullrich
M&T Bank BGE

Kelly Drnec Mark Weigman
Hotel Revival T. Rowe Price Associates

John Frisch Charles Young
Shawan Leadership Young’s Accounting

Donald C. Fry  Service

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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]

BOOK YOUR PRIVATE EVENT TODAY

Hours of Operation EVENTS Club Rules & Policies
Ashley Murphy
EXECUTIVE OFFICES Private Events Manager RESERVATIONS
& ACCOUNTING [email protected] Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcomed.
Mon–Fri / 9 AM–5 PM 667-217-3547 Please call Reception at 410-727-7788 or visit www.centerclub.org
BAR100 Tyese Knight to make a reservation.
Lunch Service Event Coordinator
Tues–Fri / 11:30 AM–3 PM [email protected] UNACCOMPANIED GUEST POLICY
Happy Hour 667-217-3543 Members can extend a Guest Card to a friend or colleague which allows
Tues–Fri / 4–7 PM them to use the Club unaccompanied. You are able to provide a Guest
Dinner Service MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING Card to two different people up to two times per year with no one
Tues–Sat / 5–9 PM Noreen Frenaye unaccompanied guest being able to use the Club more than twice a year.
JOSEPH MEYERHOFF Director of Membership & Marketing Reservations must be made with Reception at least 48 hours in advance.
DINING ROOM [email protected]
Lunch Service 667-217-3542 DRESS CODE
Tues–Fri / 11:30 AM–3 PM Michelle Dase In all Club areas, including Bar100 and Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room
Dinner Service Associate Director of A relaxed and well-dressed “smart casual” look is always welcome.
Tues–Sat / 5–9 PM Membership Development Shirts without collars may now be worn and jackets are recommended.
[email protected] This does not include t-shirts or shirts with slogans or large graphics.
Club Management 410-926-0188 Dark, untorn and nonfrayed denim can be worn. Sports logo apparel
Anna Heffron can be worn in Bar100 on game days only (Go O’s and Ravens!).
Kevin M. Bonner Marketing Coordinator
General Manager [email protected] Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room
[email protected] 667-217-3548 Jackets are not required. They are recommended for men when wearing
667-217-3540 Emily Ober a shirt without a collar.
Nicholas Steege Member Services Coordinator
Assistant General Manager [email protected] Orioles Pub
[email protected] 410-752-1417 Hemmed shorts and athletic shoes in good condition may be worn.
667-217-3546 T-shirts and shorts/logo-themed apparel in good condition may be worn.
C. Robert Bannan III FINANCE If you would like more detailed information or an updated copy of the
Executive Chef Tony Haynes House Rules, reach out to Emily Ober, Member Services Coordinator.
[email protected] Director of Finance & Administration
Wen Capon [email protected] ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Food & Beverage Manager 667-217-3544 Cell phones, laptops and other similar devices may be used in all areas
[email protected] Derrick Barner of the Club outside of the Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room with discretion
Chris Hayes Accounts Receivable so as not to impose upon other members and their guests. Only hand-
Food & Beverage Manager [email protected] held communication devices may be used silently in the Meyerhoff Dining
[email protected] 667-217-3550 Room. The use of speaker phones is prohibited and all devices must be
Antoine Norfleet Sharon Roth silenced throughout the Club.
Food & Beverage Manager Accountant
[email protected] [email protected] PARKING
Patrick Raley 667-217-3551 Although parking is complimentary on weekends and after 4 PM on
Food & Beverage Manager weekdays, the Club has a limited number of spaces between 7 AM–4 PM
[email protected] Social Media on weekdays and it is available on a first-come, first-served basis for a flat
rate of $15. We apologize that we cannot reserve parking spaces for any
20 | The Center Club Uncorked  @TheCenterClub member. Additional parking can be found directly across the street from the
 @centerclubbaltimore building at 30 Light Street Garage with entrances on Light and Lombard
 The Center Club Streets. Parking in the 100 Light building is free after 4 PM and on weekends
 The Center Club for Center Club members. Show an ID at the Charles Street entrance.

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