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Tod Sedgwick, U.S. Ambassador (RET) suggestions on WWI

Thank 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 tree

I 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 Goodman

The 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 Room

Next Week's Program-April 19th at 12:15 pm
Nancy Tinker, Senior Field Officer at National Trust for Historic Preservation

Nancy 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 April

April 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