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May 5, 2026

Thursday, May 7
Thomasville/Thomas County Narcotics & Vice

Our program this week will be presented by Lt. Tyler Lamon, commander of the Thomasville/Thomas County Narcotics and Vice Division and co-commander of the SWAT unit. 

He'll provide a very informative talk about current issues and concerns with drugs in our community. 


Thursday, May 7
Wine or Whine at Hubs & Hops


Wine or Whine
Thursday, May 7
Hubs & Hops
209 W Remington Ave.
5:30 to 7 p.m.

Monday, May 11
Board Meeting

The board will meet Monday, May 11 at 5:15 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. All directors and/or their deputies should attend and send reports to their fellow board members at least a day in advance for review.

Members are welcome to attend. In fact, all red-ribbon members are required to attend at least one board meeting during their time as a red-ribbon member.

LAST CHANCE
Your input needed!


As we look toward the next Rotary year, we want to ensure our club’s energy and resources are focused where they matter most – both for our community and for you – so we are conducting a brief Spring 2026 Member Survey.

Please respond at the link above by Thursday, May 7. If you are not comfortable completing the survey online, there are copies at the back table at the Rotary meeting. Please return a completed copy next week.

Survey
Quiz: Name That Rotarian!

The program committee for 2026 -2027 is adding a segment called “Name That Rotarian” to our meetings. Club members will be able to guess the identities of other members by seeing early photos along with some fun facts about them.

Submit your photos and completed questionnaire to Anna Lee to play along.



Welcome to May!


Here's a look at the rest of the calendar for this month:

  • Thursday, May 14: A Glimpse into Georgia's Climate Future with John Lanier
  • Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.: Coffee Chat at Grassroots Coffee
    Join us today 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, May 21: Sort & Pack at Second Harvest
    Beginning at 11:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, May 23: Fresh Produce Market at Weston Park
    Set up begins at 7:30. Distribution begins as soon as set up is complete; ends when all food is distributed, usually by 10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, May 28: Addition Financial President Kevin S. Miller will be on hand to talk about the merger and the latest offerings from Addition Financial (formerly Envision CU). 
  • Thursday, May 28: Blood Drive
    The OneBlood Blood Mobile will be onsite beginning at 11:30 a.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.

MEETINGS

May is Youth Service Month

5/7 Narcotics Panel with City of Thomasville, Thomas County, and GBI
5/14 A Glimpse into Georgia's Climate Future | John Lanier
5/21 Second Harvest: Pack & Sort Produce
5/28 Addition Financial President Kevin S. Miller
6/4 Club Awards
6/11 Update on Literacy in Thomas County
6/18 Second Harvest: Pack & Sort Produce
6/25 Nate's Swan Song & Changing of the Guard

EVENTS

5/7 Wine or Whine @ Hubs & Hops
5/11 Board Meeting @ Chamber of Commerce
5/20 Coffee Chat
5/23 Fresh Produce Market at Weston Park
5/28 Blood Drive
6/4 Wine or Whine
6/17 Coffee Chat
6/20 Fresh Produce Market at Weston Park

ROTARY CLUB OF
Thomasville

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

LEADERSHIP

President Nathaniel Tyler
President-Elect Joe Tarver
Immediate PP Marta Jones-Turner
Vice President Joe Tarver
Treasurer Warren Ballard
Secretary Anne Candelaria Flores
Executive Secretary/Director Teri White
Past President André Marria

Directors

Club President Nominee Chandler Giddes
Public Image David Sofferin
Membership Arthur Wigfall
Service Projects Melanie Cromartie
Foundation Jason Goldman
Youth Service Chandler Giddes
Admin Sally Bowman

ROTARY ONLINE

https://thomasvillerotary.org
https://rotary6900.org/
https://rotary.org/

YEARS OF SERVICE

5/16 Lauren Radford (7)
11 years in Rotary
5/23 Melanie Cromartie (2)

SOCIAL MEDIA

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