Liberal Men of the Lowcountry
Connect, Engage, Discuss, Act
LML consists of a congenial, thoughtful group of 140 men from the Hilton Head/Bluffton area. We hold in-person monthly meetings featuring invited speakers, and a variety of activity groups encourage social and civic interactions. Check out the Activity Groups and Event Calendar for updates.
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If you have questions about membership in our group, or wish to attend an event as a guest...
Contact: Bill Stalker, Membership Chair, bstalker3@gmail.com
LML ACTIVITY GROUPS There are multiple monthly LML social and community activities. If you are not a member, join the Liberal Men of the Lowcountry today to parrticipate. Click on "Join Us" link at top right. =============================================== Monthly General Meetings: We meet as group monthly for a luncheon with a guest speaker. Speakers focus the discussion on topics from current issues to ongoing community assistance. LML regularly recognizes local non-profits and invites community change-makers to meet our members. ******************************** Book Club: At a local restaurant. food, beverages, great books to discuss. ******************************** Current Events: Interesting and timely current topics, such as education issues, race issues, and state, local and national politics. ********************************** Golf: Golf group plays essentially twice monthly at different courses in the area. ********************************************** Investment Club: Meetings include basic and advanced strategic education segments as well as discussions of the changing financial landscape to help members become better investors and make collective investments. ******************************************************* Member Career Presentation Luncheon: A luncheon interactive presentation by an LML member. The topic varies based on the career of the member facilitating. ************************************************************ Movie Night: At local theater. Theater location and movie are selected the Friday prior. ************************************************************** Poker Night: Meeta at a different member’s house. Food, beverages and casual poker. ********************************************************************* Pub Happy Hour: Various pubs at 4 PM. Food, beverages and liberal conversation. | *********************************************** IN MEMORIUM JEFF ERNICO Longtime LML member Jeff Ernico passed away September 1, after a brief but valiant battle with lung cancer. Jeff was a member of our Board of Directors and also worked hard to develop our Community Outreach Committee focused on being politically active and gaining broader exposure in the community. Those who knew Jeff know how dedicated he was to our group as well as several other community organizations focused on helping others. We will make a donation in his name to a local charity as designated by his spouse Barbara. There are no details regarding services at this time. Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head **************************************** Highlights of Coming Events for LML Members and Their Guests For Date and Location Please Log In. *********** October Luncheon The Roll of USAID Past and Future Guest Speaker: Dr William Patterson Dr. William Patterson is a native of Greenville, SC. He retired from a career at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) as a Foreign Service Officer, where he served in El Salvador, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Pakistan, Egypt, and Iraq. Before joining the government, he lived for a total of seven years in Senegal, West Africa studying and working on irrigation and water management projects. Since retiring in 2018 he has kept busy. He held the Governor John C. West Chair of International Politics and American Government at the Citadel Military College of South Carolina from 2020-2023. As a community service, he volunteers on three different boards: the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, the World Affairs Council in Hilton Head, and the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park here in Hilton Head. Bill earned a B.A and M.S. degree in Sociology from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in Development Sociology from Cornell University. He and his wife, Faye Patterson, have two adult children, Nelson and Naomi. NOTE: We expect our meeting room in Indigo Run will be ready by this date, Please check back prior to that date to confirm. ********* LML MONTHLY POKER Monthly Evening Sessions 7:30 pm You'll have a great time! Our Monthly poker night (based on the success of last month's game) is now every month at the home of one of our members. Please sign up ASAP as game has filled early in the past! |
