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 monthly luncheon 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.

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

Upcoming events

Monthly Poker Night

11 Feb 2026 7:30 PM palmetto dunes
Book Club

17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM Giuseppe's Shelter Cove

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.

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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.

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Book Club: At a local restaurant. food, beverages, great books to discuss.

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Current Events: Interesting and timely current topics, such as education issues, race issues, and state, local and national politics.

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Golf: Golf group plays essentially twice monthly at different courses in the area.

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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.

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Member Career Presentation Luncheon: A luncheon interactive presentation by an LML member. The topic varies based on the career of the member facilitating.

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Movie Night: At local theater. Theater location and movie are selected the Friday prior.

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Poker Night: Meeta at a different member’s house. Food, beverages and casual poker.

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Pub Happy Hour: Various pubs at 4 PM. Food, beverages and liberal conversation.

FEBRUARY MONTHLY LUNCH MTG BACK AT INDIGO RUN

Parrish Neville -Marketing Manager Palmetto Electric Cooperative

Parrish will provide insightful information about Palmetto Electric’s programs, energy saving tips as well as a slide show. Topics covered include:

1. Palmetto Electric Cooperative story
2. Energy saving programs and services offered by Palmetto
3. Net Billing for Roof top PV Solar
4. EV charging
5. Energy saving tips
6. Energy QA

LIBERAL MEN OF THE LOW COUNTRY CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION 2025

The 2025 recipients of the LML non-profit community organizations are SOAR which provides funding for local students to compete in the special Olympics as well as other programming they provide and the Lowcountry immigration Coalition which provides a wide range of services for immigrants in our area. They will be making presentations and receiving a $500 donation at our February 11 general meeting. The LML has been making two donations annually for the past 10 years.

LML Community Outreach Committee

The LML Community Outreach has been in existence since 2017 and has been recently reinvigorated by member Dave Desjardins. Currently the activities/projects the committee is involved with include: (Always interested in more suggestions)

A subcommittee focused on making an impact with the Hilton Head Town Council regarding zoning issues with Gullah vacant land. Need more members on the committee to discuss history and actions LML can take on this issue.
Partnering with Deep Well Circles program to assist local residents to become self-sufficient via an extensive program focused on important components of family, work, social network, etc.
A monthly Charity Card Game at Mangiammos with 20% of food/beverages expenditures going to a charity of our choice.
Working with an organization in Mechanicsville, PA focused on recycled computers. 100% of donations go to charity locally and to computer education programs in Africa. Seeking donations (computers are totally cleansed before shipping). Also, if anyone is going near Mechanicsville, PA Dave will load your trunk and people on other end will empty it.
Always seeking additional input on ways this committee and the LML in general can connect with and make an impact in our community.

We want to grow this committee especially with regard to making an impact on the Town Council. Please contact Dave Desjardins, edaplus@icloud.com

or Richard Hammes richardhammes178@gmail.com to join the committee or for more information.