I like to stay engaged in what’s going on in the community. Giving back to the area I care about is important to me, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get anything out of my participation in these organizations. I’ve made many life-long friends, have great comradery and get the good feeling of helping others and the community.
Our local non-profits and towns put on some great events that make Garrett County such a great place to live, work and play. Here’s a listing of these events I’ve curated for 2023.
Deep Creek Lake Lion’s Club
Secretary/Treasurer
Our Club’s mission is to improve the lives of the visually impaired and our local community members, with a special emphasis on outdoor recreation and community service.
We provide services and support for vision health in our local area. Operate and maintain the McHenry Community Park, with a historical, interpretive trail system; a ball baseball/softball field; a dog park; and other amenities.
Garrett County Historical Society
Editor, Glades Star
The Garrett County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Garrett County, its customs and traditions. The Glades Star is the Society’s quarterly publication with articles on local history, heritage and general interest.
https://garrettcountymuseums.com/historicalsociety/
Property Owners’ Association of Deep Creek Lake
VP Membership
The mission of the Property Owners’ Association of Deep Creek Lake is to bring together the property owners of the Deep Creek Lake area to promote, preserve and protect the quality of life, environment, recreational opportunities, historic sites and historic areas in, on and around Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County, Maryland.
If you live at Deep Creek Lake and aren’t a member you should join. Membership in the POA provides you with critical input and information about Deep Creek Lake issues. For more info on the POA go to the following website.
www.deepcreeklakepoa.com
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
Board member
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is the largest professional business association in Garrett County with nearly 500 member firms representing every industry in the region. The Chamber is governed by a 15-member volunteer Board of Directors and is supported by a professional staff of 9 (6 full-time & 3 part-time).
The Chamber also serves as the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the County.