Newsletter

Wednesday, Jan. 21
Coffee Chat

Join us Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Grassroots Coffee 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 enjoy breakfast and get to know your fellow Rotarians better or grab your coffee to go. No agenda, no program. 

Thursday, Jan. 22
All the Buzz Apiaries

Representatives from All the Buzz Apiaries will present our program this week. The organization offers a variety of services, including consultation and mentoring for new or aspiring beekeepers as well as management services if you would like bees on your property but do not want to handle them yourself. They also offering beekeeping classes for beginning or experienced beekeepers. 

Bee sure to join us for this week's meeting to learn more about the all-important honey bees, their habitat, and the delicious honey they produce. This is sure to be an interesting meeting!

Saturday, Jan. 31
Volunteer: Multicultural Celebration

The Thomasville City Spanish Club, along with language clubs from Brookwood School and Thomas County Central High School, will host their annual Thomasville Multicultural Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fairgrounds.

As a vital part of Thomasville’s multicultural community, the Rotary Club of Thomasville has been invited to host an informational booth highlighting the history of Rotary and our current service projects, including the Community Market and GRSP. This booth presents an excellent opportunity to promote the Rotary brand, share our mission, and engage with the broader community.

To staff the booth throughout the day, we are seeking 10 Rotarians to volunteer their time. Shifts can be arranged to accommodate schedules.

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Jason Goldman at (310) 625-7795. Your involvement will help showcase the impact Rotary continues to have in our community.

Jan. 31
District Conference Price Increase Coming

This year's district conference is Thursday, April 16 – Sunday, April 19 at Lake Lanier Island Resort.  Join the Thomasville delegation for an activity-filled, fun learning opportunity.

Registration will be $350 through the rest of January, but on Feb. 1, the registration fee increases to $375 and activity spots are filling FAST!

Find more information about the agenda.

From DG Steve Ivory:

Don’t forget to book your hotel room in the conference block so you’re right in the middle of the action. We’ve planned nonstop experiences for Rotarians and guests from Thursday through Sunday!

Conference Highlights:

• Thursday, April 16: Presidents Awards Dinner for Presidents and their spouse/significant other
• Friday, April 17: All kinds of activities (need to sign up!) and competitions, fun dinner, hospitality suites
• Saturday, April 18: Major Awards Dinner featuring live music , hospitality suite
  Connections, celebrations, and unforgettable moments all weekend long!

Thursday, Jan. 29
Thomasville Antiques Show

Next week's program will be about the Thomasville Antiques Show. Kristyn Pittman will talk about what to expect at this year's show: upcoming speakers, exhibitors, and opportunities to get involved!

The 2026 Thomasville Antiques Show – Feb. 26 through March 1 – will bring together a curated collection of premier antiques, fine art, and contemporary design from renowned exhibitors across the United States — with all proceeds supporting local nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of children in our area.

Plan ahead: Thursday, Feb. 12
Blood Drive

The OneBlood Blood Mobile will be onsite at Vashti on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donors will receive a prize along with a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. 

Appointments are encouraged, please visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 17630.

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

Plan ahead: Saturday, March 21
Thomasville Ritz Music Festival

The Thomasville R.E.A.D. Foundation and the Rotary Club of Thomasville are planning the inaugural Thomasville Ritz Music Festival on Saturday, March 21, featuring an incredible variety of music performances – country, R&B, country rock, pop, southern soul funk, and music from some of the best DJs in the Southeast.  

Proceeds from the festival will benefit R.E.A.D. and power its literacy initiative and support other life-changing programs and partnerships for children in K-12 schools in our community.

For more information, contact Stephan Thompson (404.488.2761). To volunteer, contact Angela Williamson (229.977.2657).