John Steer ‘71, ‘75 P’08

John Steer was elected to the Clemson Club Board of Directors in June 2009. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Agronomy in 1971 and Master of Science in Agricultural Economics in 1975. He then went on to the University of South Carolina to receive his Juris Doctorate in 1978. John served as Federal employee for over 35 years as the Legislative Director and Administrative Assistant for Senator Strom Thurmond (1974-1986), and as the General Counselor and Commissioner/Vice Chair for the United States Sentencing Committee (1986-2007).

John is now retired and lives with his wife, Lynne, in Fairfax Station, VA. Of his favorite Clemson memory, John claims the 1981 National Championship game, stating, “Lousy, view-obstructed seats, but we were there!” John has been a member of the Clemson Club of Baltimore and Washington, DC for many years and as a new Board Member he hopes to increase event participation and grow membership. John and Lynne have two children: daughter, Meredith, who serves in the United States Air Force, and son, Derry (Clemson class of 2008) who is a graduate student and varsity cheerleader at Oklahoma State University.

Women's Alumni Council
The Clemson Women's Alumni Council (WAC) was founded on April 7, 1990 to provide quality programs and services for Clemson alumna, students and friends. The Council's purpose is to enable women alumni and friends to remain involved and connected to Clemson. If you would like to be involved with the Women's Alumni Council in the Baltimore and Washington, DC area, please contact Shavonne Nicole Brown '05 at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Women's Alumni Council is asking for personal item donations for the women of Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake this small country incurred. We are working in conjunction with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Tau Beta Zeta Chapter in collecting donations for the people of Haiti. If you are in the D.C. area and would like to donate items, please contact Melissa Spadin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and if you are in the Baltimore area, please contact Shavonne Brown at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please see the list below for items most needed.  The deadline for all donations is Friday, March 12.  Thank you ladies for whatever you are able to contribute.

Needed Items:
* Soap
* Deodorant
* Toothpaste
* Shampoo
* Moisturizer (Lotions)
* Feminine Products
* Disposable Gloves
* Antiseptic wipes or sprays
* Diapers
* Alcohol pads
* Band Aids
* Dressings (sterile) eye pads, gauze pads
* Antiseptic wipes or sprays

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You can also learn more about the Clemson Class Ring and enter your story. You may learn more about the Clemson Ring Ceremony – a must for all Clemson Alumni and Senior Class families. On this site you’ll also find Clemson Professor Emeritus and Historian Dr. Jerry Reel provide a history of the Clemson Ring as well as Col. Ben Scarden’s unique and life saving Clemson Ring Story.  You can also order a class ring or have yours repaired.

Have you see the Clemson Ring Plaque? These make great gifts for Grads or for upcoming Mother’s or Father’s Day.

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Only 360 alumni in the DC/VA/MD areas have made a 2010 Annual Fund gift (as of March 3). The Clemson Club of Baltimore and Washington, DC's goal is to see at least 790 alumni make a gift this year! Come on Tigers - it only takes $2 to become an active donor and help support Clemson's quest to the Top 20!

Click here to make your gift online today!  You can also call the Clemson Annual Fund Office at 864-656-5896 or print and return the pledge form.

*You can even designate your contribution for the Clemson Club of Baltimore and Washington, DC Memorial Endowed Scholarship (please be sure to specify this when making your contribution)!

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Are you interested in volunteering at Clemson Club events?  We always need volunteers to help with guest check-in, set up and clean up, taking pictures, and much more!  The bigger the event, the more volunteers we need!  Please email Elizabeth Jackson '06 at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to volunteer.

Do you have ideas for new events, or suggestions for how we can make current events better?  We sincerely appreciate all feedback and take your comments into consideration.  Please email the Clemson Club at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and share your ideas!