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News From Rotary Club of Thomasville

Stories about the recent activities of our club. Learn more »

Since 1985, Rotary has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the effort to rid the world of the polio virus.

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Thomasville Rotary Blog

Stories about Rotary as told by our membership.

July 1, 2026
Create Lasting Impact

This year's theme, set by Rotary International president Olayinka “Yinka” Hakeem Babalola, is Create Lasting Impact. 

Learn more about Yinka and how he chose his presidental message.


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Posted by Sally Bowman
Rotary Club of Thomasville
July 1, 2026

June 30, 2026
Thomasville Entertainment Foundation

Our speaker for Thursday, July 9 is Rick Ivey, executive/artistic director of the Thomasville Entertainment Foundation (TEF). He'll be sharing highlights from the upcoming 2026-2027 season.


Founded in 1937, TEF is a volunteer-led, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving the South Georgia/North … [more]

Posted by Sally Bowman
Rotary Club of Thomasville
June 30, 2026

June 7, 2026
Installation of New Officers

This week, Joe Tarver will be inducted as president of our club and the new slate of officers and directors will also be inducted.

Incoming officers are:

  • President: Joe Tarver
  • President-Elect: Chandler Giddes
  • … [more]

Posted by Sally Bowman
Rotary Club of Thomasville
June 7, 2026

June 2, 2026
Dues Increasing July 1

Quarterly dues will increase in the new fiscal year that begins July 1. Dues will increase from $185 to $235, not including $25 quarterly optional donations to the Rotary Foundation and GRSP that are encouraged. 

Why now?

  • Our dues have not increased since 2015.
  • Both District 6900 and … [more]

Posted by Sally Bowman
Rotary Club of Thomasville
June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026
Literacy for Thomas County

Please join us for an informative presentation by Donita Hinckley, chair of Literacy for Thomas County. Donita will outline the purpose and goals of the non-profit and share an overview of the work it does in our community.

Her presentation will include:

  • An explanation of the organization's purpose and … [more]

Posted by Sally Bowman
Rotary Club of Thomasville
June 2, 2026
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The Thomasville Club Calendar

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Info

#4148 chartered May 1, 1921.
Active Membership: 113
Satellite Members: 2

Meetings

Thursdays, 12:15 pm
The Plaza Restuarant
217 Broad St
Thomasville, GA 31792

Please refer to the calendar for special meetings at other locations.
Contact Info

PO Box 1277
Thomasville, GA 31799
thomasvillerotary.org
thomasville@rotary6900.org

Leadership Team

Officers

President
Joe Tarver
President-Elect
Chandler Giddes
Immediate Past President
Nathaniel Tyler
Treasurer
Teri White
Secretary
Angela Williamson
Public Image Chair
David Sofferin

Club Directors

Foundation Chair
Jason Goldman
Membership Chair
Arthur Wigfall
Service Projects Chair
Melanie Cromartie
Admin Chair
Sally Bowman
Youth Service Chair
Stephan Thompson