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Tod Sedgwick, U.S. Ambassador (RET) suggestions on WWIThank you Will Watt, III for introducing us to his
brother-in-law Tod Sedgwick, U.S. Ambassador (RET) last Thursday. He gave an
interesting talk on World War I. For those who would like to study more about WWI, he suggested
the following: The Proud Tower by Barbara Tuchman
The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman
The First World War by Sir John Keegan
An Illustrated History of the First World War by Sir John Keegan The Great War on PBS.org Have a great week! Have you planted your Tree
This is the last week to plant your treeI hope that everyone has planted at least one tree since July 1, 2017. If you have pictures of your new tree, would you mind taking a picture with your cell phone? Then text or email the picture to Howard Stephens at 229-516-0595 or mhick9s@gmail.com This Week's Program-April 12th @ 12:15 pm
GRSP Student, Anna Ahlstrom updates us on her year in the Georgia and her travels in the USA. GRSP Recognition with Wallace & Debbie GoodmanThe club first met Anna on October15th, when she presented the program at our lunch meeting. We followed up with a delightful reception, hosted by Debbie & Wallace at the home, to get to know her better. Now today, Anna will be sharing her adventures and life while in the United States. GRSP Recognition with Wallace & Debbie Goodman and update on the GRSP 2017-18 year. Thursday Evening, April 12th @ 5:30 pm
April Board Meeting, at the Plaza in the Garden RoomNext Week's Program-April 19th at 12:15 pm
Nancy Tinker, Senior Field Officer at National Trust for Historic PreservationNancy Tinker joined
the National Trust in the spring of 1998, and is responsible for advisory and
field services throughout the 15 states of the southern region. Specific
responsibilities have included coordinating the Trust’s chain drug store
initiative, leading preservation organizations through the strategic planning
process, and collaborating with a range of partnering organizations which
include the National Park Service, the National Parks Conservation Association,
and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Additional accomplishments
include assistance in creating the Manhattan Project National Historical Park
and leading a team of partners who are working to preserve Memphis, TN’s
Clayborn Temple, site of the 1968 Sanitation Workers’ Strike. Prior to joining the
National Trust she worked as an architectural historian for the Nashville-based
Thomason and Associates, and later for DuVall and Associates – Cultural Resources
Management firms based in Middle Tennessee. Additionally, she worked as a
preservation planner for the 10–county South Georgia Regional Commission. Nancy
later served as executive director of Thomasville Landmarks, a historic preservation
non-profit located in Thomasville, Georgia. Nancy received her
B.S. in English from Middle Tennessee State University in 1978. Her M.S. in
History (Historic Preservation emphasis) was also earned at Middle Tennessee
State University where she graduated in 1983. Up Coming Events
What's ahead for the month of AprilApril 18th - Honoring our local Heroes Cookout: We will be honoring the Thomasville CNS Lineman April 21st - Rose City Walk-Live Better Rotarian: See Krista Peace April 25th - Rose Show Setup: See George Stephens April 27-29th - District Conference in San Destin, FL April 28th - Rose City Run-Live Better Rotarian: See Krista Peace April 28-29th - Rotary Club of Thomasville's Youth Tournament: See Tom Harrison or Erik von Hellens April 30th - District Grant Report is DUE
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