LSM Night at The REX with The Reagan Years! |
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LSM Executive Program Discovers the Global Impact of Southern Maryland’s Energy Sector |
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SMECO linemen and Safety Division staff stage a Hot Line Demonstration for Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program participants to explain safety practices around power lines.
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program went behind the scenes of the Southern Maryland energy sector in April to better understand its impact on the region’s life and economy.
The day-long tour took the group to SMECO’s headquarters in Hughesville, where Government Affairs and Community Relations Director Natalie Cotton, LSM '11, Vice President of Electric Operations and Construction Brian Lazarchick, and Vice President of Distributed Energy and Sustainability Jeff Shaw described the cooperative’s mission, operations, sustainability efforts and future endeavors. Participants were treated to a Hot Line safety demonstration and a tour of SMECO’s solar farm.
The executives traveled next to Constellation’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant where Sr. Manager of Operations Support and Services Victoria VanderMeersch briefed them on nuclear energy, and staff provided a rare walking tour of the facility.
The group then traveled to BHE GT&S offices in Lusby, where Director of External Affairs George Anas informed them about the history and global operations of the Cove Point LNG plant.
“Most of us had no idea of the far-reaching impact of Southern Maryland’s energy sector on, not only the state of Maryland, but the world,” said LSM Executive Director Sybol Anderson. “I grew up within 10 miles of Cove Point LNG and had no idea that it exports liquified natural gas to 28 countries worldwide.” A key objective of the tour was to explore the intersections of energy and protection of Southern Maryland’s distinctive natural environment that, with 1,000 miles of shoreline and more than 200,000 acres of farmland is not only vital to the region but to the world.
Sincere thanks to Program Advocate Jennifer Raley, LSM '23 for organizing a spectacular session! |
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LEAP 2024 Gives Back with
Christmas in April Calvert County |
1: LEAP 2024 participants repair a deck for a Huntingtown resident as part of a Christmas in April Calvert County project. 2: House Captains Taylor Hagen, Emily Johnson, and Jessicca Gaetano celebrate the culmination of several months of planning and hard work.
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The LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2024 joined forces with Christmas in April Calvert County this month to apply their servant leadership muscle to realizing the home improvement dreams of a Huntingtown resident.
Class members spent several months working with Christmas in April Calvert County board members Russell Bowie (president) and Steve Sanders to plan the home improvement project, which involved repairing a deck, replacing a storm door, clearing brush and debris, and power washing the home. The activity was the class capstone project, the culmination of months of study of teamwork and servant leadership. “The team invested somewhere in the area of 92 person hours in the project,” Sanders said. “The project was very well planned and executed faultlessly. From a results perspective, we met all of our goals: everyone worked well as a team, the product was outstanding, and [the homeowner] was pleased beyond words.” |
Earlier in their Stewardship & Service Day, LEAP participants enjoyed intimate conversations about civic engagement and servant leadership with Maryland State Delegate Jeffrie E. Long, Jr. and a panel of nonprofit and local government leaders: moderator Donna Sisson, LEAP ’22 (CalvertHealth); Ed Sullivan (Calvert County Office on Aging); Tia Myers (East-John Youth Center); Michelle Sullivan (College of Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute); and Kelly Ward (Solomons Mission Center).
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2024 Best Class Ever Challenge Leaderboard |
Will the Class of 2016 take home the trophy two years in a row?! |
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Looking for ways to help the community? LSM Needs …
Golf Tournament Volunteers: Thursday, June 27, 7am-3pm, Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby. Seeking assistance with set-up/tear-down, check-in and registration, activity support, meal set-up, photography, hole-in-one monitoring, etc. Contact Alanna Arena: [email protected].
Homecoming Committee Members: The Alumni Committee seeks a team to plan and execute LSM’s Annual Homecoming event, Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Committee members secure sponsorships and auction items, coordinate the event with the venue, and collect and assemble items including the program, sponsor acknowledgements, raffles, and other activities for participants. Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected].
Alumni Committee Members: As LSM grows, the Alumni Committee strives to create more opportunities for graduates to connect. The committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm to plan, coordinate, and implement social and networking events (Homecoming, After-Hours Socials, the Alumni Book Club, the LSM Lecture Series, LSMAA events, etc.). Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected].
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Southern Maryland Needs …
Board Members and Volunteers—COSMIC Symphony: Southern Maryland’s only community orchestra provides high quality classical music to the community and an opportunity for local talented musicians to perform in an orchestral setting without having to commute to DC. COSMIC seeks two board members and additional volunteers. Desired experience: (1) fundraising, event planning, grant writing, and volunteer leadership experience, or (2) donor and customer relationship management. Contact Julia Nichols at 301-247-4431.
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Wednesday, May 22: 2025 LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Information Session. 4-5pm. Zoom. Come see what LEAP is all about! Learn more about the program and meet some of the LSM Family. Click here to register.
Thursday, June 6: Executive Program Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony and Reception. 2:00-5:00pm. Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636. All LSM graduates, sponsors, and friends are welcome. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.
Friday, June 14: LSM Night at the REX feat. The Reagan Years. 7:00-10:00pm. The REX Theatre, 22695 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650. LSM Night at The REX returns with “The Original 80s Tribute Band,” The Reagan Years! Dig out your 80s gear and dust off your dancing shoes for this totally awesome 80s theme night. Sponsorship opportunities available! Tickets on sale and expected to sell out. Click here to learn more.
Friday, June 21: LEAP Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony and Reception. 3:00-5:30pm. Sgt. Major Robert V. Sluss Memorial Hall, 30045 Bus Center Dr, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Thursday, Jun 27: 11th Annual LSM Golf Tournament. 8:00am Registration, 9:00am Shotgun Start. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, 11325 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657. Click here to learn more, explore sponsorship opportunities, and register!
Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! |
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LSMAA Member Events & Notices |
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TODAY! Wednesday, May 15: SMYP After Hours Social. 5-pm. Join other young professionals for a night of networking & great food while enjoying a beautiful little piece of St. Mary’s County! Pier 450, 48342 Wynne Rd, Ridge, MD 20680
Register here: Click here to register.
Tuesday, June 18: Sunset Cruise. 4:30-7pm. Enjoy free food, sodas & waters; backyard games dockside; great networking; and boat cruises along the water! Pier 450, 48342 Wynne Rd, Ridge, MD 20680. Registration is now open: Click here to register.
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