Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: Aeronautical Engineer, Test Pilot School Instructor and a Past President of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, Jim McCue is a master teacher. Here, he leads a session on the Aeronautical Engineering Career of the Rotary supported "So Many Journeys Waiting for U" after school program at Great Mills High School.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: Successful Natural Gas Executive and Vocational Service Lane Director for the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, Frank Taylor, brings laughter to the club with a humorous approach to promote a serious upcoming service project.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: Successful business woman in accounting, Mary Ann Murray, serves as the Treasurer of the Rotary Foundation of Lexington Park.

Making a Difference - WE ARE ROTARY: Past District 7620 Governor, Bob Parkinson, and Rotary Club of Lexington Park President, Linda Lymas, with Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor. Ambassador Rice was the keynotespeaker at the End Polio luncheon.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: Rotary Club of Lexington Park member, Maria Icaza, is looking forward to opening her fourth local Dunkin Donuts shop. Maria, a lawyer by training, shares her experiences in business with the donor sponsored and Rotary supported "So Many Journeys Waiting for U" after-school program at Great Mills High School.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: Former owner of Brewster's Ice Cream and currently managing of a leading edge contract, Ray Bednarcik, serves as the Lane Director for Fundraising in the Rotary Club of Lexington Park. The Annual U.S. National Oyster Festival in St. Mary's County raised a record amount in 2017, all of which benefit mankind, most of it, right in our community.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: Rotary service takes many forms. Here Viet Nguyen, a member of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park serves at the U.S. National Oyster Festival by supporting the U.S. National Shucking Contest. Viet also chairs the annual Running of the Balls event held in August. These events permit the Club to better serve our community.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: A lifelong teacher, Jane Sypher, former Leonardtown CSM Administrator and Vice Principal at Great Mills High School offers a session on college career planning at the Rotary Club of Lexington Park supported "So Many Journeys Waiting for U", sponsored by an anonymous donor.

Making a Difference - WE ARE ROTARY: In honor of Black History Month Past District Governor Janet L. S. Brown, PhD, spoke to Lexington Park Rotarians for the organizations Black History Month program. Brown is considered a trailblazer in Rotary International. In 2015-2016 she was the only African-American District Governor in Rotary, out of a total of 535 District Governors in the world. District Governors provide leadership and support to Rotary Clubs in designated areas. Janet L.S. Brown presents Club President Linda Lymas the Rappahannock Rotary Club Flag as a gracious gesture.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: Retired private school teacher, Dean Westcoat, a member of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park heads up the Club's participation in the Mission of Mercy. The Mission of Mercy seeks to provide vital dental services to those who cannot afford such services. Dean is also spearheading a matching grant to support this cause.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: Former Comptroller of the Naval Air Test Center, Board Chairman of the Patuxent Partnership, and successful financial consultant, Gene Townsend, joins with fellow members of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park as volunteers for the U.S. National Oyster Festival in St. Mary's County. The Oyster Festival, with many participating non-profits, raises money in support of many local charities.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARy: Dr. Regina Faden heads Historic St. Mary's City and will chair the St. Mary's Tourism Commission in 2018. She is also the new President Elect for the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, taking office in June 2019.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: Curtis Brown is the Director of the Charitable Projects Lane in the Rotary Club of Lexington Park. Here, he puts his business degree to work as he oversees the Club's entire Charity portfolio. This portfolio equitability distributes funds to worthy community causes. The funds are raised via the U.S. National Oyster Festival in St. Mary's County and other events. Curtis is also a moving force behind the Memorial Day weekend fundraiser, Rotary 4Vets 5/10K trot.

Making a Difference - WE ARE ROTARY: Under the able leadership of Electrical Engineering Professor Dr. Sala Qazi, a Lexington Park Rotarian, students at Great Mills High School assembled two solar suitcases in the summer of 2017. These suitcases, designed to convert solar energy into electric power, were subsequently shipped to Kenya. There, they now light two schools in regions that lack reliable electric power.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: U.S. Naval Academy graduate, USNA Alumni Chapter President, and Entrepreneur, Mike DeManss, is preparing to take the reigns of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park as its President in the 2018-2019 year.

Making a Difference - I AM ROTARY: Retired engineer and program manager, Danny Kolliopoulos, worked tirelessly on the Memorial Day weekend Saturday morning, to help register the some 250 runners who entered the second annual Rotary4Vets 5/10K Tri-County Trot on Solomons Island. The event raised $5,000 to support Warfighter Advance.

Making a Difference - WE ARE ROTARY: Four professionals, among many other members of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, show up at the recent Rotary4Vets 5/10K Tri-County Trot to help with registration. Pictured (L to R top) are a Development Officer, Lauren Sampson, a PhD and Community Mediation Leader, John Roberts, and (L to R Bottom) PhD Economist, Walt Gardner, and procurement expert, Paula Coxon.

Making a Difference - WE ARE ROTARY: Come join us at the RaceX drone races at St. Mary's College of Maryland on this Father's Day (June 17). The Rotary Club of Lexington Park is offering beer and wine for sale at this exciting event. All proceeds support our many charitable outreach to the community.

Be the Inspiration! - I AM ROTARY: Newly sworn-in President of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, Mike DeManss, sets a theme of "Make it Fun" at the annual Club Charter Night event.

Be the Inspiration - WE ARE ROTARY: Outgoing Rotary Club of Lexington Park, Dr. Linda Lymas (right) presents outgoing Board member Frank Taylor (left) the "Making a Difference" award for his leadership. Frank led the Rotary emdorsed tree planting project. Under Frank's genial guidance, Rotarians assured trees were provided and planted at Lancaster Park, Nicolette Park and Great Mills High School. Frank also arranged for new RotaryWheel signs on Route 235.

Be the Inspiration - WE ARE ROTARY! A sizeable gaggle of Past Presidents of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park gather at the annual Charter Night. Rotarian Bob Goldsmith, kneeling in front, was also honored for 40 years of perfect meeting attendance.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Accomplished Senior Civil Engineer and Public Relations Leader for the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, Bill Cords, proudly displays the 2017-2018 Rotary District 7620 Gold Award for Excellence in Rotary Club Public Relations.