Southern Maryland

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: The Southern Maryland Women’s League Membership requirements are few. Membership connects you with a dynamic group of women from all walks of life who are dedicated to helping each other succeed through the exchange of information, services, mentoring, charitable actions, shared experiences, friendship, and motivation support. Your regular SMWL Annual Dues support administrative fees and taxes, supplement our special programs/activities/events, reimburse the cost of supplies, and cover your attendance at the end-of-year holiday party.

SPECIAL 2022 FOUNDATION SUPPORT: For the League to provide donations in support of our charitable obligations (2-Year Program Support, CSM Scholarships, and a variety of Grants), all members historically, have come together to host an annual fundraiser through our 501c3 non-profit SMWL FOUNDATION. Your participation in this annual fundraiser is a requirement of membership. Due to the past covid-related guidelines that discourage large group gatherings, all members were contacted individually by the AD-Hoc Committee to review options and find a resolution. Through these conversations, League members opted NOT to hold an annual fundraiser in 2022/23 and agreed collectively to provide a personal donation of $250 in support of the SMWL Foundation. As planning large successful fundraisers is still a difficult task, the Board voted to continue the $250 Foundation for the 2023/24 year. However, an Ad-Hoc Committee will be developed to survey membership before the end of this fiscal year.

PAST EVENT TASKS & REWARDS: Participation in our Annual Fundraiser normally includes the overall event theme development, serving on a committee, attending committee planning and implementation meetings and workshops, silent auction item donations, event ticket, and raffle ticket sales, marketing of the event, gathering sponsorships, individual sponsorships, inviting the participation of friends, family, co-workers, attendance at the event, and of course set-up and take-down. Through these outstanding efforts from our cherished members like you, over the past 14 years, we have donated well over $335,000 back to our community in support of women (and a few single fathers) and children in need.

THANK YOU: Your commitment to the SMWL and tax-deductible donation of $250 (or more) ensures we can continue our mission of service and excellence. Check with your accountant for individual tax-deductible needs. We are grateful for your SMWL membership and outstanding Foundation support.