Honoring 40 years of Impact. Investing in the next 40.

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Leadership Washington County empowers community leaders through education and engagement, fostering connections and collaboration to enhance the quality of life in Washington County. We cultivate leadership skills to drive positive change.

Step up to the plate for Washington County. The Flying Boxcars Game is a relaxed way to connect with graduate members, enjoy baseball ⚾, and learn more about how your fellow graduates are staying engaged in our community. Reserve your spot by grabbing your ticket today.&nbsp;

Flying Boxcars Game

Join us for LWC Trivia Night 🎟️, an evening of friendly competition and networking with your fellow &nbsp;Leadership Washington County grads!&nbsp; Graduate Members, gather your classmates to form a team or join a team when you arrive. Either way your sure to have a good time as we kick off &nbsp;Graduate Events for LWC&#39;s 40th Anniversary.&nbsp; Arrive at 5:30pm to grab a drink and a snack. Trivia kicks off at 6pm.&nbsp;

Graduate Member Trivia Night

Raise a glass for local leadership 🍸 Join us at Pappy&#39;s for a Purpose&mdash;Celebrity Bartending Happy Hour to support LWC! Tara S and Tara B, along with a few LWC Board Members, will be stepping behind the bar as &ldquo;celebrity bartenders&rdquo; &mdash; serving up drinks, sharing laughs, and helping spread the word about this exciting fundraiser. &nbsp;LWC has the opportunity to receive $15,000 from this fundraiser, so every ticket sold helps us continue investing in leaders, scholarships, and the future of our community. Come out, grab a drink, bring a friend, and help us make some noise for a great cause!RSVP below to let us know you plan to be part of this fun evening 🎉.

Pappy's for a Purpose--Celebrity Bartending Happy Hour

Graduate Membership supports the organization that you know and love, and keeps you connected. Leadership Washington County has over 1,100 graduates. To keep LWC thriving, we invite you to stay connected and involved by renewing your annual Graduate Membership. &nbsp;Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission.&nbsp; Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community.&nbsp;

Graduate Membership supports the organization that you know and love, and keeps you connected. Leadership Washington County has over 1,100 graduates. To keep LWC thriving, we invite you to stay connected and involved by renewing your annual Graduate Membership. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission. Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community.

LWC Graduate Membership

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we invite you to help ensure LWC remains impactful, inclusive, and sustainable for generations to come. 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overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">70% report serving on a committee</li><li fr-original-style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">75% serve on a nonprofit board of directors</li><li fr-original-style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word;" style="list-style-type: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: inherit;">68% took on a leadership role in their organization</li></ul><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" fr-original-style='margin: 1rem 0px; line-height: 22.4px; opacity: 1 !important; transition-property: opacity; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; 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box-sizing: inherit;'> With your help, we can build on this momentum. LWC has secured a $40K grant with the expectation that we raise $80K in matching funds. Thank you for considering a gift to honor 40 years of leadership by investing in the leaders of tomorrow.&nbsp;

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we invite you to help ensure LWC remains impactful, inclusive, and sustainable for generations to come. Your support expands access to our programs through scholarships, it opens doors for emerging leaders who may not otherwise be able to participate.LWC conducted a survey of graduates in January 2026 and discovered:80% report volunteering on a regular basis70% report serving on a committee75% serve on a nonprofit board of directors68% took on a leadership role in their organizationWith your help, we can build on this momentum. LWC has secured a $40K grant with the expectation that we raise $80K in matching funds. Thank you for considering a gift to honor 40 years of leadership by investing in the leaders of tomorrow.

Go behind the scenes at the Maryland Food Bank with Leadership Washington County. See how large‑scale hunger relief really works&mdash;from sourcing food to distribution&mdash;and hear directly from those who manage daily operations. 🥫 This visit deepens your community knowledge and resource awareness here in Washington County. Graduate Members reserve your spot today!&nbsp;

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