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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

October 29, 2024


Meetings

October is Economic and Community Development Month

10/31 Club History & Traditions -- celebrated every 5th Thursday
11/7 Housing Innovations by Katie Chastain & Earl Williams
11/14 Rotary Foundation by Foundation Chairman Carol Jones
11/21 Meet at Vashti -- Program: David Sofferin, Director

Events

11/28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING
12/5 Blood Drive
2/6 Blood Drive
4/10 Blood Drive

ROTARY CLUB OF
Thomasville

Thursdays, 12:15 pm
The Plaza Restaurant
217 South Broad Street
Thomasville, GA 31792

LEADERSHIP

President Marta Jones-Turner
President-Elect Nathaniel Tyler
Immediate PP Mary Beth Donalson
Vice President Nathaniel Tyler
Treasurer Warren Ballard
Secretary Anna Lee
Public Image David Sofferin

Directors

Membership Angela Williamson
Foundation Carol Jones
Service Projects Barbara Williams-Anderson
Club Director Scott Rich
Youth Service Chandler Giddes
Admin Devona Thompson

Rotary Online

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

YEARS OF SERVICE

10/3 Julie Carter (5)
10/3 Monty Milikin (0)
10/4 Kurt Stringfellow (6)
10 years in Rotary
10/13 Teri White (13)
10/13 Darcy Craven (3)
8 years in Rotary
10/16 Tim Filston (10)
10/16 Francis Lilly (10)
13 years in Rotary
10/27 Jim Carter (13)
10/27 Joseph Edwards (2)
10/27 Tina McBride (2)
10/27 J.D. Sears (2)

Thursday, Oct. 31
Do You Believe in Magic?

We've got a fun program planned for you on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Do you believe in magic? will feature fun, interactive surprises showing you the magic of Rotary.

It is also the 5th Thursday, so you know what that means: a little trip down memory lane with Club History and Traditions. Learn more about the traditions that have been a part of this club for the past 100-plus years.


Nov. 27 to Dec. 5
Rotary Online Auction

Just in time for the holidays, we are planning an online auction to help fund our club's community service, youth projects and other programs throughout the year.  

The auction team is gathering high-end auction items, such as vacation stays, hunts, fishing trips, merchandise, dining experiences at unique venues, jewelry, art, antiques, designer items, guns, and more.

If you have items to donate or have a contact who might donate items, please contact Mary Beth Donalson  (229.221.0715), Chandler Giddes  (229.201.0472), or Marta Jones Turner 229.221.0858.


Thursday, Nov. 7
Housing Innovations

The program on Thursday, Nov. 7 will feature Katie Chastain and Earl Williams. The duo will discuss housing innovations in the Thomasville community.


Thursday, Nov. 7
Wine or Whine

Join us for Wine or Whine on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Details TBA.

If you have questions or plan to bring a potential new member, please contact Angela Williamson.


Thursday, Nov. 14
Rotary Foundation

Rotary Foundation Chair Carol Jones will discuss the value of the Rotary Foundation. 

Did you know:

  • In 2023-2024, the Rotary Foundation provided 485 district grants totaling more than $30 million. 
  • 620 of these grants provided disease prevention and treatment, while 154 grants supported community economic development. 
  • A $50 donation can provide clean water to help fight waterborne illnesses.

What can you do to support the Rotary Foundation and grant projects for the Thomasville club? Carol will provide more details. 

Thursday, Nov. 21
Vashti

Continuing a 100-plus year tradition, Rotary will meet at The Vashti Center on Thursday, Nov. 21. The program will be provided by Rotarian and Vashti Center Executive Director David Sofferin. 


Thursday, Nov. 28
No Club Meeting: Thanksgiving

There will be no club meeting on Thursday, Nov. 28 in recognition of Thanksgiving.

View full Rotary Club of Thomasville calendar.
Attend a club meeting via Zoom. Use the meeting ID: 850 1793 4263.
Dial-in by phone: +13126266799.