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.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Rotarian LCDR Tony Stelzner, USN directs runners in the recent Rotary for Vets 4/10K trot which raised $5,000 for Warfighter Advantage.

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Be the Inspiration - WE ARE ROTARY: Former President of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, Linda Lymas, poses with the new Club President, Mike DeManss, as he prepares to chair a Club meeting. The Rotary Club of Lexington Park meets at noon on all non-holiday Mondays at the Elements Eatery and Mixology in Lexington Park. Md.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Former Director of the College of Southern Maryland in Prince Frederick, new member of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, Rich Fleming, now leads the St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce.

Be the Inspiration - WE ARE ROTARY: Members of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park take a break from their regular Monday meetings to deliver much needed groceries to two local Food Pantries. The Club is also working with the community to establish a Food Bank in St. Mary's County.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: The Lexington Park Rotary Club was honored to host our District 7620 Governor, Rich Glover. Rich oversees 64 Rotary Clubs in the Central Maryland/Washington D.C. region with some 2,187 active members. Rich shared his vision with the Lexington Park Club which responded with a standing Ovation.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Lexington Park Rotarian, Heather Hill is the Director of Accounting at the highly successful Avian LLC, She also serves as the Treasurer of the U.S. National Oyster Festival in St. Mary's County. This year's Oyster Festival will be held at St. Mary's County Fairgrounds on Oct 21 and Oct 22. Visit http://usoysterfestival.com for details.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Acting Executive Director and Chief Academic Officer of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center and Aerospace Engineer, Dr. Ben Latigo, tees off at the tenth at Breton Bay Country Club. Dr. Latigo, a superb golfer chaired the successful Rotary Club of Lexington Park Golf Tournament on Sept 20.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Rotary Club of Lexington Park member and retired Economist, Dr. Walt Gardiner, describes the food handling process at the Calvert County "End Hunger" facility as a precursor to a Food Bank in St. Mary's county. Dr. Gardiner recently addressed an assembly of stakeholders in the "Feed St. Mary's" project.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Retired Federal Contracting Officer, Paula Coxon, is also a master gardener. She exhibited both her gardening and leadership skills as she once again brought a team of Rotarians together to beautify the Oyster Festival sign at the fairgrounds.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Former Commander of the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River and current CEO of, Sabre, a major Defense Contract firm, Lexington Park Rotarian, Glen Ives, always takes time from his busy schedule to be an official timer at the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Context.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Queen Oyster, Dr. Linda Lymas, will preside over the 52nd U.S. National Oyster Festival in St. Mary's County this weekend. This designation always follows a successful run as the President of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park. he weather looks perfect during both days of the festival.

Be the Inspiration - WE ARE ROTARY: Queen Oyster, Dr. Linda Lymas and President of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, Mike Demanss, as hosts of the 52nd U.S. National Oyster Festival in St. Mary's County, welcome Governor Larry Hogan to the Festival.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Lexington Park Rotarian David Taylor, the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Contest announcer, former Oyster Festival Administrator and successful video company owner, also worked behind the scenes to direct the video presentation of the 2018 U.S. National Oyster Cook-off Contest.

Affectionally known in Rotary District 7620 as "Mr. Rotary", Myron G "Mike" Marley was a founder and strong supporter of the Oyster Festival and a true pillar of the community. A memorial service for Mike, who passed away on Sept 24, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary's City, Maryland.

Be the Inspiration - WE ARE ROTARY: Once again in 2018, the Lexington Park Rotary Club joins other District 7620 Rotary Clubs to assure that every third grader gets a personal dictionary. Deliveries started in October and are continuing.

Be the Inspiration – WE ARE ROTARY: The Rotary Clubs of Leorandtown and Lexington Park honors superior educators every year. This year Both Clubs were honored to help recognize the following outstanding educators and educational professionals from throughout St. Mary’s County.. Top Row: Beth Ramsey, Capt. W. F. Duke Elementary School, The Washington Post Principal of the Year. Heather Husk, Leonardtown Middle School, The Washington Post Teacher of the Year. Heather Russell, Chopticon High School, Educational Support Professional of the Year. Patricia Herr, George W. Carver Elementary School, Educational Support Professionals of the Year. Middle Row Mary Joy Hurlburt, St. Mary's Ryken High School, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School Theodore James Ryken Award – Mrs. Hurlburt is a member of the Rotary Club of Lexington Park. Sarah Lorek, Chopticon High School, St. Mary's County Public Schools Maryland Teacher of the Year. Bottom Row Luke Young, St. Mary's Ryken High School, Archdiocese of Washington Veteran Teacher of fhe Year. Bryan Kerns, St. Mary's Ryken High School, Archdiocese of Washington Novice Teacher of the Year. Amanda Kellem, Greenview Knolls Elementary School, SMECO Outstanding Mathematics Teacher of the Year. Becky Loker, SMCPS, Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction, Leaders of Excellence. Unavailable to Attend Alesha Boyd, Dynard Elementary School, SMECO Outstanding STEM Teacher of the Year. Chuck Dunbar, Great Mills High School, Leaders of Excellence. Kara Sostre, Evergreen Elementary School, SMECO Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year. Stephanie Stone, Chopticon High School, SMECO Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year. Tabita Ringer, Margaret Brent Middle School, SMECO Outstanding Mathematics Teacher of the Year. Taren Long, Chesapeake Public Charter School, SMECO Outstanding Mathematics Teacher of the Year.

Be the Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Retired College Coordinator for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Christine Lennox, invigorates students during a recent elementary school visit to distribute dictionaries to third graders.

Be the Inspiration – WE ARE ROTARY: Ever since losing his home to a fire, Mike Schwartz of Mike’s Bikes has been giving back to the community that supported him so well. Starting modestly, Mike’s annual food drive has resulted in the distribution of as many as 2,000 full turkey dinners in a single year. The Rotary Club of Lexington Park is proud to support this outstanding humanitarian effort providing holiday dinners those who otherwise might not enjoy a traditional holiday feast.

Be The Inspiration - I AM ROTARY: Sandra Galen is the branch manager at the Community Bank of the Chesapeake in Leonardtown, Md. Sandy has also served with distinction as the Director for Administration for the Rotary Club of Lexington Park.

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Be the Inspiration - WE ARE ROTARY: As we strive to do good things in our community and the world, the Rotary Club of Lexington Park wishes you a most happy new year.