2022-2024 Executive Board

Judi Merriman- President  Judi is originally from New Jersey. She attended George Washington University and lived most of her 'working life' in Northern Virginia. Judi’s career included working as a legislative assistant to a California Congressman and two legislative tracking services, the latter as director of operations establishing the company’s presence in Washington, D.C. When Judi retired in 2011, she and her husband Bill decided to make Deep Creek Lake their permanent home, having bought their first house here in 1993. She joined the Civic Club in 2013 and served as Corresponding Secretary for two years and First VP for four years. She has also been a member of the Garden Club, a mentor with Garrett Mentors for six years, and currently serves on the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival Board as Events Chairman. 

Kim Maffett- Co-First VP (Programs)  Kim relocated to Garrett County in 2018, after residing nearly four decades in Carroll County, MD. While raising her family, Kim also served as a board member, officer, and community volunteer for several organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, the Boy Scouts of America, and the public school system. Her most recent employment was in the human services sector. In her spare time, Kim enjoys gardening, DIY projects, and spending time 

BJ Gallagher- Co-First VP (Yearbook) 

Darla Soles - 2nd Vice-President  Darla grew up as an Iowa farm girl; moved to Virginia in 1976, where she lived for 40+ years. Her career as a nurse anesthetist was very challenging & fulfilling. I met my second husband & soul-mate in 2000; we discovered & fell in love with Deep Creek Lake, built a log home, & 'weekended' for 15 years before moving here full time. Darla keeps busy with friends, working out, gardening, volunteering with the American Red Cross, the Civic Club, & homeowners association. 

Joan Harvey - Corresponding Secretary  Joan was born in Washington DC and raised in Rockville, Maryland. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a BSN and later an MSN in Nursing. She married Steve, a native Garrett County boy, and moved to Garrett County in 1982. She worked as a nurse, with a specialty in critical care for 41 years, and is now happily retired. Joan loves all things about nature, gardening, flowers, and has done a little with ceramics on the side. She lives and plays with Steve and Daisy the Dog happily in the woods.

Martie Wetmore- Recording Secretary  

Jean Tumbarello - Treasurer & Immediate Past President - Originally from New York, Jean has been a member since 2012. She is a retired RN. She became involved in the CC to make new friends and become involved in the community. She also coordinates the Antique & Maker Market fundraiser event in October.

Appointed Executive positions

Membership- Mary Alice Simpson

Publicity- open position

Parlimentarian- Marilyn Ruymann