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Thursday, Aug. 14
Jennifer Green, Executive Director of Halcyon Home

This week, our guest speaker will be Jennifer Green, executive director of Halcyon Home. A Thomasville native, Jennifer has a bachelor of social work from Thomas University and a master's degree in social work from Valdosta State University. She is a licensed social worker and has been executive director of Halcyon Home since October 2023. 

She will provide an update about the facility, which provides a safe temporary shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Halcyon Home not only provides shelter, but it also provides counselors, advocates, legal experts, and volunteers to provide care and support. 

Thursday, Aug. 14
Blood Drive

The OneBlood Blood Mobile will be onsite at Vashti this week during the Rotary meeting.

All donors will receive a gift and a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. 

Don't forget to bring your ID when you arrive for your appointment.

Wednesday, Aug. 20
Coffee Chat

Join us Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Grassroots anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. for a cup of coffee and a casual conversation with fellow Rotarians! Stay long enough to eat breakfast or grab your coffee to-go. No agenda, no requirements.

Thursday, Aug. 21
Care Packages for the Homeless

On Thursday, Aug. 21, we will meet at Vashti for a regular, 12:15 p.m., meeting to pack care packages for the homeless in our community. 

Care packages will include items like deodorant, feminine products, wash cloths, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, snacks, and bottled water. They will be distributed to the homeless coalition and Thomas County Cares. 

Saturday, Aug. 23
Rotary Golf Tournament

The Rotary Club of Thomasville and United Way Golf Classic, benefitting our Rotary Big Impact community projects and the Thomas County United Way, is Saturday, Aug. 23 at Country Oaks Golf Course.

United Way supports 18 local agencies, directly impacting the lives of countless residents. Your participation and support are vital in making this event a success. We need volunteers on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 22 and morning of the golf tournament.

To volunteer, sign up here or contact Scooter Grubbs or Mary Beth Donalson. 

Sponsors should complete this form and return it to Mary Beth. 

Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendar

Here's your running look at the calendar for August.

• Thursday, Aug. 14: Jennifer Green, LMSW, of Halcyon Home will be our guest speaker.
• Thursday, Aug. 14: Blood drive at Rotary. 
• Wednesday, Aug. 20: Coffee Chat at Grassroots Coffee. Stop in anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 for coffee and casual conversation with fellow Rotarians in a small group format.
• Thursday, Aug. 21: Instead of packing food for Second Harvest this month, we will have a regular meeting at 12:15 p.m. at Vashti to make care packages for the local homeless community.
• Saturday, Aug. 23: Rotary-United Way Golf Tournament
  To volunteer, sign up here or contact Scooter Grubbs or Mary Beth Donalson. Sponsors should complete this form and return it to Mary Beth. 
• Thursday, Aug. 28: Operation Lifesaver: Railroad Safety & Awareness

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