Congratulations, LEAP Class of 2025! |
Family, friends, and colleagues joined LSM in celebrating the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2025 at their graduation ceremony on June 20 at the Sgt. Major Robert V. Sluss Memorial Hall in Charlotte Hall. The 23-member class completed a six-month program cultivating and refining their leadership acumen and exploring issues of concern to Southern Maryland.
The ceremony featured inspiring reflections by class speaker Renee Smith, Foreign Disclosure Manager & Export Compliance Officer, John H. Northrop & Associates, Inc. The class elected Smith to represent them, citing her professionalism, encouragement of others, and exemplary servant leadership. Class members shared thoughts about their LEAP 2025 experience in a video produced by class members Lee Ann Stone (Lead Video Producer, Charles County Government) and Logan Nagle (Owner & President, Logan Nagle Video). |
CONGRATULATIONS LEAP CLASS OF 2025! |
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LSM Feature: Letters from Leaders |
LSM's monthly series features real stories, insights, and reflections from leaders across Southern Maryland. Our current theme, “Leading from Where You Are,” explores the many ways leadership happens in everyday moments.
Follow along in our newsletter and on social media, and be part of the conversation each month. In September we’ll bring these lessons to life with a special live event: The Leadership Table with Matt Scassero. |
LSM's 12th Annual Golf Tournament
at Chesapeake Hills |
It was hotter than July, but we had a great day! Thanks to all who made LSM's 12th Annual Golf Tournament at the beautiful Chesapeake Hills Golf Course so much fun and a rousing success! You helped us raise over $12,000. That goes a long way toward sustaining our mission to keep Southern Maryland leaders connected, educated, and inspired for the greater good of our region.
Special thanks to our incredible sponsors, volunteers, Golf Committee, and Golf Committee chair Beverly Brown, LSM '14.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!!! First Place:
Team KBR: Jason Gray, Ryan Sapp, Andrew Woodburn, Dave Bean Second Place:
Team Sabre: Jamie Norris, Brian Harper, Tommy Bowes, Levi Jameson Third Place:
Team Duke/Waring-Ahearn: Brian Duke, Jackson Duke, Andrew Fenlon, Joe Fenlon Longest Drive (Men): Drew Woodburn Longest Drive (Women): Leslie Taylor Closest to the Pin (Men): Levi Jameson Closest to the Pin (Women): Jessica Heck |
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2025-2026 LSM Board of Directors |
Leadership Southern Maryland is proud to introduce the LSM and Leadership Maryland alumni who are leading and serving LSM as directors and advisors in 2025-2026. |
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Nominate Candidates for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2026! We welcome your nominations of outstanding colleagues and friends. We seek early- to mid-career professionals who are passionate about creating a better Southern Maryland for all. Nominate a game-changing leader today! |
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Come hang out! LSM Alumni Association membership is a beautiful way to pay forward the LSM experience for other Southern Maryland leaders while you enjoy the benefits and fun of connection with your LSM family. We sincerely appreciate your support. Click HERE to join LSMAA.
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2025 BCE Challenge Leaderboard |
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Ways to Help Strengthen Our Community |
LSM graduates are known for your service orientation. Time and time again, you ask: "How can I help?"
We've got answers! Here are few ways you can help LSM, and other organizations throughout Southern Maryland, sometimes with just an hour or two here or there.
Know that nonprofits like us truly need and value your help. You do make a difference!
LSM HOMECOMING AUCTION ITEM GATHERERS
Got ideas for fun Homecoming auction items ... or got an hour or two to help us gather some? The Homecoming Committee welcomes your help ... including just helping with outreach to our loyal auction donors. Homecoming will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2025, "Under the Lighthouse" at Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. If you've got an idea for a fun auction item, would like to donate one, or are available to help with outreach to 2 or 3 donors, please email Christa Hood, Homecoming Chair, below.
Contact Christa Hood, LSM '18: [email protected] LSM ALUMNI AFTER-HOURS SOCIAL ADVOCATE: CHARLES COUNTY
Do you enjoy bringing people together? Would you like to see an Alumni After-Hours Social in Charles County some time soon? We're looking to host an LSMAA After-Hours in September and welcome your help in finding a great location and date!
Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected] OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN MARYLAND
SoMD Volunteer Opportunities Listing Courtesy of the
Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland
Thank you for leading through service! |
Calling Southern Maryland Nonprofits! LSM Nonprofit Connection 2025-26 |
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Could your nonprofit organization benefit from six months of volunteer service by executives?
Each year, Leadership Southern Maryland partners with local nonprofits to provide our Executive Program participants volunteer service opportunities.
Participants each provide 25 hours of service to Southern Maryland nonprofits between October 1st and March 31st to gain a deeper understanding of community needs in our region and to join nonprofits' efforts to "be the change."
Examples of volunteer assignments: - Developing a fundraising plan for an organization
- Setting up and staffing exhibits and play areas at county fairs and other events
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Assisting with garden and grounds maintenance
How does my nonprofit benefit? - Expertise and added capacity to fulfill your mission
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Progress on important projects you've had to "back-burner"
- Acquire new volunteers and potential board members
Ready to benefit from the LSM Nonprofit Connection? Click the button below to complete the application by August 1st.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Thank you for your interest! |
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| Tuesday, July 22: LEAP Information Session & Coffee Hour. 9:30-10:30am. St. Inie's Coffee, 46915 S Shangri-La Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Advance registration required. Register HERE.
Save the Date: Wednesday, August 6: LEAP Information Session & Happy Hour. 12-1pm. Charles County. Location TBA. Advance registration required. Register HERE.
Save the Date: Thursday, August 21: LEAP Information Session & Happy Hour. 4:30-6pm. Calvert County. Location TBA. Advance registration required. Register HERE.
Thursday, September 11: LEAP Information Session (Virtual). 9-10am. Zoom. Advance registration required. Meeting access link provided after registration. Register HERE.
Thursday, October 8: LSM Homecoming, "Under the Lighthouse." 5-7pm. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD 20688. LSM graduates and friends gather to reconnect with classmates and meet new members of the LSM family. There will be refreshments, live and silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, and announcement of the winners of the 2025 Best Class Ever Challenge! LSMAA Members: FREE. Non-Members: $20. Get Homecoming tickets HERE.
Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! |
LSMAA Member Events & Notices |
Wednesday, July 16: Federal Workers Career Fair. 10:00am-3:00pm. American Legion Post 238, Hughesville, MD. Calling businesses in Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s, and the DMV region to connect with skilled talent at the upcoming Federal workers Career Fair. For more information, contact Yvette Turner, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland | 240-462-0732 | tccsmd.org/ | [email protected]
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Thank You, LSM Program Sponsors! |
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