Wednesday, Jan. 15
Coffee ChatJoin us tomorrow morning anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. for a cup of coffee and a casual conversation with fellow Rotarians! Membership Team Update
Support Personnel NeededAs the Membership Committee plans the rest of this Rotary
year, we need support in a few areas. If you are interested in supporting any
of these areas, please contact Angela Williamson. Membership includes sub-committees for We Care, Greeters, Coffee
Chats, Wine or Whine, and more, and it takes all the club’s
members to support these initiatives and ensure that all our members feel seen,
heard and appreciated for the efforts they bring to Rotary Club of Thomasville. We Care provides cards to members who are ill, have
lost a family member or simply need a little sunshine. We Care team members announce
updates about those Rotarians who receive cards at weekly meetings. Team leads are Mary Beth (January), Copper
(February), Janet (March), and Angela (April). We are looking for a team member
to lead We Care for May and for June. Greeters welcome members and guests as they
enter weekly Rotary Club meetings, track attendance and help answer questions
that may arise. Team leads are Stephan (January), Jeff (February), Rich (March)
and Angela (May). We are looking for greeters for April and June. Coffee Chats are generally on the third Wednesday of
every month at Grassroots Coffee and present an opportunity to fellowship with
fellow Rotarians in a casual, unstructured environment. Grab a cup of coffee
and say hello or order breakfast and sit and stay for a while. Coffee Chats are
hosted by Morgan Bailey and at least one member of the membership committee. Team leads are Angela (Jan. 15), Anna (Feb. 19 and March
19). We are looking for coffee enthusiasts to join Morgan as hosts for
April 16, May 21 and June 18. Wine or Whine is monthly on the first Thursday
of the month and represents another opportunity for casual gatherings to get to
know your fellow Rotarians and bring potential new members. Our next Wine
or Whine will be Feb. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Plaza. We are looking for a variety of hosts and sites for Wine
or Whine. New Members: Additionally, we are always looking for
potential Rotarians who would add to the depth of our membership and who have a
drive to support the community through our community service work. Our district
goal this year is to net three new members, but we like to be overachievers, so
we’d love to add additional new members before the end of June. For more information, to suggest a new member, or to sign up
for any of these support initiatives, please contact Angela Williamson. Save the Date for the next Fireside Chat: Tuesday,
April 1, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Gentian Creek Preserve Barn. Thursday, Jan. 16
City Manager Chris WhiteOn Thursday, Jan. 16, Thomasville City Manager Chris White will provide an update about the city of Thomasville. 
Saturday, Jan. 18
MLK Day of Service Manna DropRotary is combining forces with Hands on Thomas County for an MLK Day of Service Manna Drop on Saturday, Jan. 18. Cosponsors are Food Lion Feeds, Second Harvest of South Georgia and the MLK Humanitarian Walk & Festival. This event replaces our regular monthly produce market. We will distribute lots of food in this combined effort! Please meet at Restoration Tabernacle Church, 1001 N. Broad St., near the intersection of Luten Lane and North Broad Street, at 8:30 a.m. to begin packing boxes and set up. The drop will begin at or before 9:30 a.m. Note: Because the current weather forecast is predicting rain Saturday, this fully outdoor location may change. If the location changes, we will notify you of the new location before 8:30 Saturday morning. Watch for updates. Contact Barbara Williams Anderson or Matt Edwards with questions. Thursday, Jan. 23
Thomas County Cares & Fountain of LifePresident-elect Nate Tyler will give us an update on the homeless population in Thomas County and the organizations that work together to support that population on Thursday, Jan. 23. For instance, did you know that Thomas County CARES (Community Awareness Reaching & Equipping the Streets) helps the homeless and less fortunate in Thomas County obtain a better quality of life to become productive members of society. In 2024, Thomas County CARES provided more than 11,000 manna bags, blessing boxes and Street Feed plates to the hungry and food insecure and nearly 100 tents and sleeping bags to the unsheltered. Fountain of Life Rescue Shelter operates as an emergency shelter and saw a 62% increase in beds filled in 2024 over 2023. In addition to its regular schedule, Fountain of Life opens every night that the temperature falls below freezing. Learn more about both of these organizations and how you can support their missions to improve the quality of life for those less fortunate in our community. Saturday, Feb. 1
Rotary Leadership InstituteRotary Leadership Institute is designed to assist in improving the Rotary knowledge and leadership skills of the future leaders of our Rotary clubs and is offered at three levels over one-day workshops.
Parts 1, 2, and 3 are being offered with host Tracy van Norman on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Part 1 training is required for all new club members. The Rotary Club of Thomasville will cover the $100 cost of the program for all Part 1 participants, but if a Part 1 participant signs up and does not attend, they are required to reimburse the club for their tuition.
To sign up, contact either Angela Williamson or Nate Tyler.
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