Community Raises Ten Full Scholarships for Teen Leadership Academy |
Applications are still being accepted, and full scholarships are available, for the 2026 Leadership Southern Maryland Teen Leadership Academy presented by Stella's Girls.
We did it! Thanks to the generosity of LSM alumni and community partners, ten students will have the opportunity to attend LSM’s 2026 Teen Leadership Academy presented by Stella’s Girls, Inc. on full-tuition scholarships.
The Teen Leadership Academy, taking place July 27–31, 2026, at the College of Southern Maryland Hughesville Regional Campus, is a premier youth leadership development experience designed to educate, empower, and inspire the next generation of Southern Maryland leaders. The program is open to students entering grades 9 through 12 from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
The week-long academy will empower up to ten youth ages 13–18 (entering Grades 9-12) from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to become active community leaders through hands-on learning, intergenerational mentorship, and collaborative problem-solving. Students will explore local community issues; develop innovative solutions to problems, challenges, opportunities they identify; and present their ideas to a panel of regional leaders.
Regular tuition for the program is $1,400. The ten full scholarships that LSM alumni and partners have helped fund will ensure that qualified students have access to the program regardless of financial circumstances.
Our heartfelt thanks to all of you who responded immediately when we shared that students were excited about the Teen Leadership Academy but that tuition presented a barrier for them. Special thanks to the Steve Hall (LSM '18) Family; Micheline Lopez-Estrada, LSM '10, the Darley Family Foundation, and Constellation for supporting full scholarships. The generosity of all of you -- all of our LSM alumni and community partners -- sends a powerful message to these young leaders: You believe in them.
Students interested in participating are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Apply at https://bit.ly/2026TLA. The application deadline is July 17, 2026.
For more information about the Teen Leadership Academy or the application process, visit https://leadershipsomd.org/programs/tla/ or email [email protected]. |
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Nominate Candidates for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2027! 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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Stay in the Game with LSMAA! |
The LSM Alumni Association’s new membership season is on. Stay connected to LSM!
LSM now has 700 graduates. Help the LSM Alumni Association (LSMAA) achieve 30% membership – 210 members – by Homecoming and WIN for your class and the charity your class chooses!
Today, we have 161 LSMAA members. Will you help us reach 210?
DRIVE TO THE END ZONE: JULY 1 – OCTOBER 15
Join LSMAA now through October 15, and you’ll help your class compete, not only for the win, and not only for the Best Class Ever trophy, but for something bigger. If your class earns the most Drive to the End Zone game points, LSM will donate 10% of the proceeds of your class memberships to the charitable organization of your choice. WE ALL WIN! The winning class will be announced at Homecoming on October 22.
TWO GAMES: HOW THEY WORK
DRIVE TO THE END ZONE
LSMAA’s Drive to the End Zone game to achieve 210 memberships runs through October 15. Each LSM graduate who joins LSMAA during this period earns Drive to the End Zone game points for their class as follows: - 1-Year Membership = 1 game point
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5-Year Membership = 3 game points
- Lifetime Membership = 6 points — TOUCHDOWN!
BEST CLASS EVER CHALLENGE We can’t have a competition without also rewarding you with BCE Challenge points! The BCE Challenge runs through September 30. BCE points for LSMAA membership will be multiplied: - 1-Year Membership = 5 points x 1X = 5 BCE points
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5-Year Membership = 10 points x 3X = 30 BCE points
- Lifetime Membership = 25 points x 6X = 150 BCE points
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MAKE YOUR PLAY …
Don’t sit on the sidelines. Help your class win! Join LSMAA, and reach out to your classmates to choose a charitable organization to support. See you at Homecoming! |
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Save the date! Reconnect with classmates and meet new members of the LSM family at the annual LSM Homecoming on Thursday, October 22, 5-7:30pm at Farming 4 Hunger in Hughesville. More details coming soon! |
2026 Best Class Ever Challenge |
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It's on now ... . May the Best Class win! |
Ways to Strengthen Our Community |
How Can YOU Help?
We're glad you asked! Organizations throughout Southern Maryland, including LSM, truly need the expertise and support of talented people like you. Often all we need is an occasional hour or two.
View LSM Volunteer Opportunity Listing MENTORS WELCOME! LSM'S 2026 TEEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Teen Leadership Academy participants will explore local community issues, develop innovative solutions to challenges they identify, and pitch their ideas to a panel of regional leaders. We still welcome mentors to help guide these talented students through their pitch development and presentation. Interested in helping? Contact Perliter Walters-Gilliam, LSM '24: [email protected]
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NEW!!! LSM TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEMBERS WANTED
The Technology Resources Committee (TRC) provides strategic guidance and advisory support to LSM regarding technology resources, digital tools, and cybersecurity practices. The Committee advises on technology planning, purchasing, and utilization, and will help promote staff awareness and adoption of best practices that enhance efficiency and mitigate cybersecurity risk.
If I.T. is in your wheel house, and you'd like to help us, please reach out!
Click HERE to browse volunteer positions and sign up!
Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected] |
OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN MARYLAND
AFCEA SOUTHERN MARYLAND SEEKING A TREASURER
The Southern Maryland Chapter of AFCEA, a member-based, nonprofit 501(c)6 organization, is currently seeking a Treasurer to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Click HERE for more information.
Contact Dominic Fragman: [email protected] SoMD Volunteer Opportunities Listing Courtesy of the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland Thank you for helping! |
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Tuesday, July 21: LEAP Information Reception & Coffee Hour. 9:30-10:30am. The Beanery & Café -- Solomons Island (Patuxent Plaza). 13924 H G Trueman Rd, Solomons, MD 20688. Advance registration required. Register HERE.
Monday - Friday, July 27-31: 2026 LSM Teen Leadership Academy Presented by Stella's Girls. 8:30am-5:30pm. College of Southern Maryland Regional Hughesville Campus. Click HERE for more information. Click HERE to apply!
Save the Date: Thursday, August 13: LEAP Information Reception & Coffee Hour. 9:30-10:30am. La Plata location TBA. Advance registration required. Register HERE.
Thursday, August 27: LSMAA Social. 5-7pm. Melwood Recreation Center. 9035 Ironside Road, Nanjemoy, MD 20662. Come hang with your LSM family! Thursday, September 10: LEAP Information Session (Virtual). 5-6pm. Zoom. Advance registration required. Meeting access link provided after registration. Register HERE.
Thursday, October 22: LSM Homecoming. 5-7:30pm. Farming 4 Hunger. 6980 Serenity Farm Road, Hughesville MD 20637. 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 2026 Best Class Ever Challenge! LSMAA Members: FREE. Non-Members: $20. Get Homecoming tickets HERE. LSMAA members, RSVP HERE.
Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! |
LSMAA Member Events & Notices |
Thursday, July 30: What Keeps You Up at Night. 11:15am-12:45pm. Webex. 15th installment in our AFCEA Cyber Webinar series! Distinguished panel of Department of War cyber leaders representing Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Joint Aircraft Survivability Program Office on crucial issues in cybersecurity. Join the webinar HERE.
Thursday, August 13: Reel Connections: Southern Maryland Professionals Charter Networking Cruise. 1:30-6pm. Tiki Bar Public Parking. 112 Maltby Street Solomons, MD 20688. Step away from the office and onto the water for a unique charter fishing and networking experience. Fishing not required. Join Southern Maryland Professionals and the Southern Maryland Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network in building new relationships, strengthen existing connections, and enjoying an unforgettable afternoon on the water while supporting the SMAR Cares Foundation! Register HERE.
Thursday, August 13: FlightPath St. Mary’s County: Accessing Grants, Loans, and other Financial Resources. 3-5pm. TechPort. 44185 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619. Join us to hear from representatives from the Small Business Administration, and local banks Cedar Point Federal Credit Union and Shore United. Short presentations followed by an opportunity to network with local lenders, federal resources, the Small Business Development Center, and St Mary’s County Economic Development. Register HERE.
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Thank You, LSM Program Sponsors! |
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