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September 10, 2019

This Week's Program

Storyteller Linda "Schuyler" Ford

Linda Schuyler Ford brings stories to life, and life to stories!

Linda grew up in New York's enchanted Hudson Valley, hearing the stories of her Dutch and German ancestors. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow played out across the narrow streets and woodlands of her childhood home. It's no wonder she became a storyteller!

Linda now travels up and down the East coast giving storytelling concerts, facilitating storytelling workshops and leading Story-based support groups for caregivers and health care professionals.

Her latest concert, Speak Peace: Storytelling to Open Our Eyes and Lift Our Hearts, is a treasure trove of wisdom, laughter, compassion. Here, Linda brings folktales, fairy tales and true personal stories to life for adult audiences. While the richness of the stories stand alone as pure entertainment, listeners will take away uplifting messages, and an unspoken invitation to take action for good.

Whether she is telling a Dutch folktale, a haunting ghost tale, or a true-life story, she embodies the magic and wonder that carry audiences away.

Musician John Henry Redgate said: Linda Schuyler Ford keeps it lighthearted, but goes soul-deep."

"Little Free Libraries"

We are ready to move forward in refurbishing and restocking the communities “Little Free Libraries.” We are looking for teams to spruce up the libraries themselves with a fresh coat of paint and to make sure they are stocked. Please help with this worthy cause! Donations of good used (or new) books to restock these little libraries and be taken directly to the library. Let them know it is for this purpose.. We are also taking donations!

We are hoping to have our ROTARACT students help in providing GPS mapping, and our libraries will then be registered so others can easily find them.

Thomasville High School Football Program

Thanks to Zack Grage, Thomasville High School Head Football Coach


Zack provided us with an inspiring and spirited program concerning his program at Thomasville High school. He and his coaches are dedicated to providing for the 'whole' students (feeding, academics, attitude and assisting them with plans after high school). His goal is to have 100% of his graduate seniors in college, working or in the military. He works to instill actions, habits, character and destiny in all his players and is clearly dedicated and passionate about his calling.

United Way Golf Outing Results

THANK YOU to all who helped make this year's United Way Golf Outing a HUGE success! We raised over $20,000 for a very worthy cause!

Congratulations to the winners

1st place Gross Sam Bryan
Matt Wear
Micah Elkins
Corey Butler

1st place Net Jack Johnson
Gerald Driggers
Ryan Farrell
Ed Guy

2nd place Net Thomas Speigner
Sean Sellers
Roddy Suber
Gradyn Grobe

3rd place Net John Wheeler
Terry Henderson
Robert Singletary
Connor Singletary

Long Drive Micah Elkins
Closest to pin Gerald Driggers
Accurate Drive Mike Regina

Announcements

GRSP WEBSITE LIVE!

It is a glorious day! Our new website is officially live. The website address remains the same - www.grsp.org

HURRICANE RELIEF

People in the Bahamas are in need of basic necessities. We have the opportunity to donate right here on our community. Food, water, other basics will be taken directly to the islands. Contact First Presbyterian Church for information.

9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB

Join others in the community for this event commemorating 9/11. Ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. You can register at the YMCA.

DUES ARE DUE

If you haven't paid your last quarter dues, please make that a priority. Payments can be made online by signing in to the Rotary website.

Meetings

September is Basic Education and Literacy Month

9/12 Regular Meeting - Linda Schuyler Ford Storyteller/Educator/Story Retreat Facilitator performs "A Certain Slant of Light"
9/19 Mike Stephenson will introduce Wiley Grady to update us on County News
9/26 Hurricane Preparedness with the Red Cross
10/3 Regular Meeting - GRSP Student Maria Luisa Carbonell & Campaign Kickoff
10/10 Janet Liles will present - Mr. Jim Glass - Pres. SRTC
10/17 Pretoria Fields Craft Beer - Reps Corey Flegel and Dona Lyn Goodpasture
10/24 Regular Meeting - World Polio Awareness Day Program
10/31 Halloween - Special Guest

Our Rotary Family
BIRTHDAYS

9/1 Mary Beth Donalson
9/2 Rick Piper
9/4 Korey Taylor
9/6 William Felts
9/7 Vann Middleton
9/11 Debbie Goodman
9/16 Dominic Ford
9/17 Chandler Giddes
9/20 Jonathan Cleveland
9/24 Joe Brown
9/24 John Blackmon
9/30 Tom Everett

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

9/1 Richard Christenson (18)
9/2 Michael Beaty (54)
9/4 Teri White (26)

YEARS OF SERVICE

9/1 Gary Tucker (37)
9/1 Debbie Goodman (25)
9/4 Randy Watts (5)
9/15 Tom Everett (13)
9/23 Andrew Jones (9)
9/25 Wayne Newsome (5)
24 years in Rotary

Rotary Online

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

ROTARY CLUB OF
Thomasville

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

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LEADERSHIP

President Kim Walden
President-Elect John Brown
Immediate PP André Marria
Vice President Terry Rouse
Treasurer Teri White
Secretary Angela Williamson
Program Director Jay Flowers
Public Image Michael Bixler
Bulletin Editor Susan Backofen

Directors

Club President Nominee Wayne Newsome
Club Youth Protection Officer Lisa Billups
Foundation John Glenn, Jr.
Membership Charles Carvin
Youth Service Krista Peace