The Club Service lane is a recognized Rotary lane of service. This lane is concerned with the smooth running of internal club operations.


(Left)The Great Mills Naval ROTC cadets open the meeting immediately preceeding Veteran's Day.

Jack Pappas, Lane Director

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Nominating Committee: This committee is responsible for nominating the annual slate of Rotary Club Officers and Directors.

Jane Sypher, Chair

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DISTRICT CONFERENCE

District Conference/RI Convention: This committee promotes this event to the Club. Specifically, the committee encourages participation in this District Conference, including a hospitality suite featuring oyster specialties.

Bill Ryan, Chair

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PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIP


Paul Harris: This committee designates club honorees for this prestigious award,
bestowed on Charter Night each year.

Danny Parker, Chair

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CLUB MEETINGS

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ATTENDANCE AND VISITOR'S GREETING

Attendance and Visitor’s Greeting: This committee encourages good attendance at all Rotary meetings, makes personal contact with absent Rotarians, operates the weekly sign-in table and all make-up tables when there is no regular meeting. Has membership outline at front desk with applications. Obtains new badges as needed.

Zora Siemasko, Chair

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MUSIC

Music: This committee provides entertainment, music and song leadership at Rotary meetings.

Bob Goldsmith, Chair

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INVOCATION

Invocation: This committee leads members in invocation at the Rotary meetings.

Mac McGarity, Chris Wilson, Al Dillow, Rev. Sidney Cathey, Bert Johnston, Glen Ives

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SARGEANT AT ARMS

Sergeant-At-Arms: This individual is responsible for the set-up of flags, banners and podium at the Rotary Meeting.

Robin Finnacom

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PROGRAMS

(Left) House Majority Leader, Rep. Stenny Hoyer, addresses the Rotary Club of Lexington Park.






Programs: This committee plans and schedules topics and speakers for weekly Club meetings, including introduction of guest speakers.

Jack Pappas, Chair

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CLASSIFICATION TALKS

Classification Talks: This individual coordinates with Program Chair to select among members to give classification talks at regular intervals.

Bill Moody, Chair

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CHARTER NIGHT

Charter Night: This committee plans and executes annual banquet in June to honor outgoing Board and welcome new Board. Coordinates with Paul Harris and Service Above Self Committee to ensure awards are made at banquet.

Larry Branthoover, Chair

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CLUB COMMUNICATIONS

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THE SPARK NEWSLETTER

“The Spark”: This committee is responsible for the preparation of the weekly Club newsletter, posting it on the Club’s website www.rotarylp.org , printing the “Spark’s Shadow” courtesy of Md bank and Trust, and emailing copies to the members.

Jane Loughran, Editor

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CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY

Club Photography: This committee photographs weekly meetings and other Rotary events for the public relations and the Club archives.

John Ramos, Chair

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HISTORY AND ARCHIVES

History Archives: This committee prepares and maintains an informal Club history and collects and preserves related news items, Club Bulletins, photographs and other memorabilia about our Rotary Club and its members.

Dan Watters, Chair

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PUBLIC RELATIONS

Public Relations: This committee tracks newsworthy Club events and submits press releases to newspapers and other media.

Karen Everett, Chair

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WEB SITE/INFORMATION SERVICES

Web Site/Information Services: This committee plans layout, design and information with Site provider and the Public Relations Committee to regularly update the site to keep club members informed and to promote club events.

George Hurlburt, Chair

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