Nate Tyler Announces 2025-2026 Award Recipients
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Coffee Chat
Join us Wednesday, Aug. 19 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.
Rotary International Convention — Registration Opens Sept. 17
The Rotary International Convention will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from June 26-30, 2027. This global gathering brings Rotarians together for inspiration, fellowship, and learning. The convention website is now live and can be accessed at https://convention.rotary.org/en-us.
Registration for the convention opens on September 17, 2026. A special promotional discount will be available for five days.
We are pleased to share that our own André Marria is one of two Rotary International Convention Promotion Team Representatives for Zones 33–34. Her role is to help promote the convention and support Rotarians in the region who are planning to participate.
If you are interested in attending the convention, please mark your calendar for the registration opening and the promotional window. Further details about registration and participation will be shared as they become available.
Thursday, Aug. 20
Packing For Second Harvest
The club will meet on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Second Harvest Food Bank to pack boxes for Second Harvest. After we finish packing, enjoy a box lunch with the team or grab one to go.
There will be no fresh produce distribution in August. We will resume our produce distribution in September.
Thursday, Aug. 27
Bylaws Vote
Bylaws are the internal rules that govern an organization’s structure, responsibilities, and procedures. The board has spent countless hours reviewing the bylaws to ensure they accurately reflect our current practices, standards, and needs. Have you reviewed the changes? Please review the document here.
Action required: Attend the meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27 to vote on the changes to the bylaws. If you have any questions, contact any officer or board member before the vote.
Thursday, Aug. 27
Ivan Recounts His Year in France
On Thursday, Aug. 27, Ivan Santoyo will recount his year in France. This past academic year, Ivan was a our first-ever Rotary Youth Exchange student who spent his junior year in abroad as a Rotary exchange student. He's back home now and has just started his senior year at Thomas County Central High School. We can't wait to hear all about his year abroad!
Saturday, Aug. 29
Save the Date: Golf Tournament
The Rotary Club of Thomasville and United Way Golf Classic is Saturday, Aug. 29 at Country Oaks Golf Course.
- Volunteers: Sign up here or contact Scooter Grubbs or Mary Beth Donalson.
- Sponsors: Complete this form and return it to Mary Beth.
District Governor Cynthia Edwards to Visit Thomasville
We are pleased to welcome District Governor Cynthia Edwards to Thomasville the week of Sept. 7. Members and friends are invited to participate in several events during her visit.
- Happy Hour — Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Scott Rich's guest house. Register here.
- Board Meeting — Thursday, Sept. 10 at 10:30 at the Plaza with the Thomasville Rotary board.
- Club Meeting — Thursday, Sept. 10. Please join us for the club meeting during the district governor's visit.
Please join us for these events as we welcome District Governor Cynthia Edwards to Thomasville.
Mark Your Calendars
Rotary Online Auction
Planning is underway for our third annual online auction.
Please consider whether you or your friends and family members have any high-end items that could be added to this year's auction. For example, a large percentage of our proceeds in both 2024 and 2025 came from vacation rentals – do you have access to a phenomenal vacation spot? If so, please connect with Marta Jones-Turner.
The auction will end on Thursday, Dec. 3 at our annual holiday party. Proceeds from the auction will help fund our club's community service, youth projects and other programs throughout the year.
Calendar
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Attend a club meeting via Zoom. Meeting ID: 867 7770 1621