Special Projects is not a designated Rotary lane of service. Nonetheless, Special Projects are essential to the lanes of service, as the fund raising event fuel the activities of the Community, Vocational and International lanes of service. Special Projects themselves also involve community outreach and provide valuable support to tourism and the local economy.

Carl Franzen - Acting Director

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St. MARY"S COUNTY OYSTER FESTIVAL

Oyster Festival: This festival has regional recognition, National publicity and International implications with our Shucking Contest winner going to Galway Ireland for the world championship each year. This festival involves more member involvement than any other single activity. The Administrator professionally organizes, plans and manages the annual Oyster Festival and the U.S National Oyster Shucking Championship Contest.

Beverly Brown, Festival Administrator

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OYSTER COOK-OFF

Oyster Scald and Oyster Cook-Off: An Oyster Scald in late September/Early October involves the community in raising funds for the annual Oyster Cook-Off which is held in conjunction with the Oyster Festival featuring the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Contest. The Oyster Cook-Off pits top chefs in competition for the best oyster hors doveres, main dishes and soups. Awards are by category, best presentation, people's choice and best overall dish. Judges are well respected food writers for local publications.

Robin Finnacom, Chair

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ANNUAL ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Golf Tournament: This annual fund raising event is held at a local golf venue and features a great day of fellowship, friendly competition and door prizes.

2011 GOLF TOURNAMENT FLYER

2011 GOLF TOURNAMENT LETTER

2011 GOLF TOURNAMENT LEVELS

Bernie Taylor, Chair

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RIVER CONCERT LIIBATIONS STAND

River Concert Series: Organizes member volunteers to work the cocktail, wine and beer stand at the Friday evening summer concert series held at St. Mary’s College.

Dean Westcoat, Chair

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ST. MARY'S COUNTY VOLUNTEERISM GUIDE

County Guide: The County Guide is a publication covering broad aspects of County life including reference phone numbers, charities, annual festivals, businesses, calendars of events, school system operating calendar and various functions of County Government.

Beverley Brown, Chair

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TASTE OF ST. MARY'S

Taste of St. Mary's: This annual event showcases local chefs and restauranteurs in a day long festival held in Leonardtown. The Rotary Club of Lexington Park provides wine and beer for sale at this event.

Jane Sypher, Chair

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