Board Member Spotlight
John Lynn ’85
John Lynn graduated from Clemson University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Building Science and Construction Management. He received the John Matthe Award as the outstanding student in the Department of Building Science in 1985. He obtained a Masters of Business Administration for the University of Maryland in 1987. John is a principal at Finney Lynn, Inc., a development and construction management company specializing in large scale historic renovations. In his free time, he likes to attend football games, raise honey bees and work in the garden. He also coached little league football and baseball for over fifteen years. John has a beautiful wife, Kathy, and a wonderful son Matthew.
John decided to attend Clemson after he visited the campus at the age of ten! His favorite memories of Clemson are times spent with his close friends going to football games, playing intramural sports and swimming and waterskiing at Lake Hartwell. His sister Robin Kirk (‘78) and niece Bethany LeClair (‘11) also graduated from Clemson.
John joined the Baltimore Washington Clemson Club more than thirty years ago, and has a been a board member for over twenty-five years. One of his favorite memories of the club was the first club tailgate party he attended before a Maryland football game. It opened the door to countless friendships with fellow Clemson alumni. He enjoyed the opportunity The Club provided for him to spend time with former President Barker and current President Clements, and to meet Dabo Swinney. John and Kathy have hosted several Club events including a honey harvest. John worked with The Club helping current students make internship and job connections with local alumni. He would like to see the local Clemson internship program develop such that it supports a Clemson Intern House in Washington, DC.
John believes we should all take great pride in the Baltimore Washington Clemson Club, noting that The Club is recognized by the University as one of the finest in the country, and its members are frequently recognized as distinguished alumnus. He encourages you to attend as many events as you can and revel in the power of the Paw.
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!
