Newsletter

Thursday, June 25
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
• Immediate PP: Nate Tyler
• Treasurer: Teri White
• Secretary: Angela Williamson
• Executive Secretary: Mary Beth Donalson
• Past President: Wayne Newsome

Incoming directors are:

• Public Image: David Sofferin
• Membership: Arthur Wigfall
• Service Projects: Melanie Cromartie
• Foundation: Jason Goldman
• Youth Service: Stephan Thompson
• Administration: Sally Bowman

July Calendar at a Glance

Looking ahead to July:

• Thursday, July 2: NO MEETING TODAY: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence
• Thursday, July 9: Thomasville Entertainment Foundation with Rick Ivey
• Thursday, July 9: Wine or Whine at 5:30 p.m.; location TBD
• Monday, July 13: Board Meeting at Chamber of Commerce, beginning at 5:15 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 15: Coffee Chat
  Grassroots Coffee, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., for a cup of coffee and a casual conversation! Stay long enough for breakfast and get to know your fellow Rotarians better or grab your coffee to go. No agenda, no program.
• Thursday, July 16: Packing at Second Harvest at 11:30 a.m.
• Saturday, July 18: No produce distribution at Weston Park in July or August
• Thursday, July 23: Dr. Marla Golden: Doctors of Osteopathy and pain management therapies
• Thursday, July 30: Echoes of the Gavel – join us to learn more about this topic!

The calendar is subject to changes. Find the most updated Rotary calendar anytime:

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Training Courses Available

Log into your My Rotary account to take advantage of Rotary training courses in a variety of areas, including professional development and timely topics like change management and uncovering unconscious bias.

All officers and directors who will take office in July for the 2026-2027 Rotary year are required to take the courses available for their role. Anyone who would like to volunteer as committee members and potential officers are also encouraged to take the courses. 

Questions? Contact André Marria (229.221.7230), learning facilitator for our club and the district. 

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 Rotary International have increased dues three times since 2015.
• The adjustment also accounts for increasing prices for meals, venue costs, and other routine expenses that support our meetings and activities.

If you have any questions about these cost increases, please contact Teri White, who will be treasurer in 2026-2027. 

Saturday, Aug. 22
Rotary | United Way Golf Tournament

Mark your calendars now!

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. 22 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. 21 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.