Board Member Spotlight
Spencer ’95 and Rachel ’96 Neal P’24
Imagine sitting in class at Clemson and spotting your future spouse. That’s exactly what happened for Spencer ’95 and Rachel ’96 Neal P’24! Clemson holds a very special place in their lives, and now as parents of a current Clemson student, they are enjoying the Clemson experience in a whole new way.
Spencer and Rachel have been members of the Baltimore/DC Clemson Club for 25 years – as long as they’ve been married, in fact – and we are proud to recognize their leadership as Corporate Partners and members of our Clemson Club Board of Directors.
Rachel is an Operations Support Manager for a defense contractor, and as owner of Leading Edge Wealth Advisors in Annapolis, Spencer is dedicated to supporting the financial needs of individuals, families and corporate 401k retirement plans. He proudly serves as the Foundation Chairman for Baltimore Washington Medical Center, and he is also a member of the Baltimore Washington Medical Center Board of Directors. Together they have committed their time, talents and treasures to our Baltimore/DC Clemson Club as Corporate Partners, and their goals include growing the impact of our Club in the metro region and increasing family participation.
The Neal family enjoys life outdoors, especially golfing, hiking, running, and cycling. They also love to travel, and they have the perfect reason to head to Tigertown any time to visit their daughter, Lauren ’24! When asked about inspiring life lessons, Spencer had not one but two thoughtful pieces of advice: “Listen more than you speak, and spend time getting to know people.”
Rachel and Spencer, thank you for your dedication to our Clemson Club!
Upcoming Events
See AllOrange & White Kickball!
Orange & White Kickball!
May 18
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11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Baltimore/DC Clemson Club Young Alumni will gather on the fields in DC for a friendly game of kickball! Join us for this fun morning and bring a friend! The $5 registration fee covers the game and equipment. Some water & sports drinks will be provided but you may want to bring your own. You’ll be assigned to either the Orange or White team so be sure to wear your team colors! Don’t miss out on this fun morning!
Brookeville Beer Farm
Brookeville Beer Farm
May 19
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2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Clemson parents, Tim and Lisa McDonnell (who are co-owners of the Beer Farm), are going ALL-IN by offering exclusives like the “Hives, Honey, and Hops” tour of the grounds, complimentary beer tastings with the Head Brewer and a GaGa Ball pit for the kids. So, get your tickets today for this fun afternoon with fellow Tigers!
Brookeville Beer Farm will once again be offering custom Clemson label 6-packs for $14 each! Be sure to pre-order yours. Limited quantities will be available for purchase at the event.
And no need to worry about weather because there is plenty of indoor and covered outdoor space – this event will happen rain or shine. You can even bring Rover – leashed dogs are welcome at the Beer Farm!
Purchase your tickets today for this family (and dog) friendly event!
New Student and Family Party - MD
New Student and Family Party - MD
July 14
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6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
The Baltimore/DC Clemson Club will welcome incoming students and their families at a casual gathering in Chevy Chase, MD. Join us at this free event to meet new students and discuss all things Clemson! Local Alumni, current students and current parents will be in attendance to help answer questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Clemson Family!
New Student and Family Party - VA
New Student and Family Party - VA
July 15
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6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
The Baltimore/DC Clemson Club will welcome incoming students and their families at a casual gathering in Ashburn, VA. Join us at this free event to meet new students and discuss all things Clemson! Local Alumni, current students and current parents will be in attendance to help answer questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Clemson Family!
Crab Feast
Crab Feast
August 3
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2:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Don’t miss one of our favorite summer events – back for its 22nd year! Registration will open on April 13 at 8:00am.
Held on the banks of the beautiful West River in Shady Side, MD, the menu for this all-you-can-eat Crab Feast also includes low country boil, hush puppies, hot dogs, beer and soda. Don’t be shy if you’ve never had crabs before – we’ll teach you to pick like a pro.
And there is more to do than just eat! Go for a swim in the pool, try to catch a few crabs yourself, take out a kayak or canoe or join a guided boat tour of the river. A huge thank you to Mark ‘91 and Cindy ‘90 Derrick for hosting.
Early Bird Registration is $42 for Club Member adults and $19 for children (ages 4-12). Non-member tickets are $80 for adults and $37 for children. Clemson Club Members may register for up to 4 member tickets even if the guests are not Clemson alumni or Club Members. Children under 3 are free. Early Bird pricing is available until May 31 so don’t delay!
