Board Member Spotlight
Dion and Karen Wiggins P’26
Dion Wiggins, Emmy Award-winning Photojournalist, who joined CBS affiliate WUSA in Washington, D.C., in March 2005. Dion is a native of Baltimore, a graduate of Patterson High School in Baltimore, Maryland and received his undergraduate degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis on Television Production from Norfolk State University. In his spare time, Dion enjoys DJ’ing, Videography and Photography. Dion is a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics fan.
Karen Wiggins, currently serves as the Recovery Medicare Audit Program Manager, at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, in Washington, D.C., since July 2018. Prior to Sibley Memorial Hospital, Karen was the Member Service Center Manager at the District of Columbia Bar, for twenty-one (21) years. Karen is a native of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, a graduate of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory High School in Washington, D.C. and received her undergraduate degree in Biology from George Mason University and her Master’s Degree in Health Care Management from Marymount University. Karen loves to travel and the beach.
Dion and Karen are the proud parents of Lauren A. Wiggins ‘26, Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University. Lauren plays on the Women’s Rugby Team that earned the National Championship Title in 2023. Lauren, in her freshman year, was also named the MVP for the team!
Upcoming Events
See AllMount Vernon Clean Up Day
Mount Vernon Clean Up Day
October 26
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Join us Saturday, October 26 from 9:00am – Noon, for this fun morning outside as we experience George Washington’s Mount Vernon in all its fall glory. We’ll help clean up the estate’s surrounding forest areas and have great fun doing so. This is a family friendly event and children (ages 10+) are encouraged to attend. Water, lunch, and lots of good humor will all be provided. Attendees are encouraged to wear long pants and bring work gloves.
As you work, Dean will share stories about the historic property and take you to places that are not open to the public. Many thanks to Dean Norton ’77 for organizing this event and providing lunch!
Registration is limited to just 25 guests – so don’t delay. This event is free for current Club members and $30 for non-members. Register today to save your spot.
Football Thursday Lunch - November
Football Thursday Lunch - November
November 7
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Football Thursday lunches continue! Join fellow Tiger fans to discuss the current football season on Thursday November 7 12:00pm – 1:00pm at Allen Martin’s office, 499 South Capitol Street, SW, Suite 600, Washington DC. Lunch will be served. Registration is $10 for Club members; $25 for non-members. Come prepared to discuss some Clemson Football with special guest TBD. Ideas for guest speakers are most welcome. Please register if you plan to attend.
Football Thursday Lunch - December
Football Thursday Lunch - December
December 5
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Football Thursday lunches continue! Join fellow Tiger fans to discuss the current football season on Thursday December 5 12:00pm – 1:00pm at Allen Martin’s office, 499 South Capitol Street, SW, Suite 600, Washington DC. Lunch will be served. Registration is $10 for Club members; $25 for non-members. Come prepared to discuss some Clemson Football with special guest TBD. Ideas for guest speakers are most welcome. Please register if you plan to attend
Military Appreciation at Arlington Cemetery
Military Appreciation at Arlington Cemetery
December 7
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11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Gather with fellow Tigers as we honor the 30 Clemson fallen who are interred at Arlington Cemetery. The event will begin at the gravesite of Captain Mark Norman Stubenhofer ’96 at 11:30am. From there, groups will disperse to visit additional gravesites. We will reunite at 1:15pm at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider for a wreath laying ceremony.
Maps and walking directions will be given at the event. This event will happen rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as we will be outside for this event. This event is for Club Members and invited guests.
