Newsletter

Thursday, July 9
Thomasville Entertainment Foundation

Our speaker for Thursday, July 9 is Rick Ivey, executive/artistic director of the Thomasville Entertainment Foundation (TEF). He'll be sharing highlights from the upcoming 2026-2027 season.

Founded in 1937, TEF is a volunteer-led, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving the South Georgia/North Florida region. The organization’s work includes:

• An annual concert series featuring internationally celebrated artists in opera, theater, dance, classical music, jazz and other forms of entertainment
• Concerts, classes and workshops for area students
• Scholarships and travel grants for outstanding young musicians

Members and guests are invited to hear from Rick Ivey and learn more about TEF’s programs and impact in the region.

Update Your Directory Profile

Please take a moment to review your contact information in the Rotary directory to ensure it is accurate and current. 

• Review your entry: Log into Thomasville Rotary or District 6900 and confirm the contact details listed for you are correct.
• Update if needed: If any details are not correct, please make the necessary changes to your directory entry.
• Need assistance? Contact Sally Bowman (or text 229.220.8123) for help with your update.

Keeping your information up to date helps the club communicate effectively. If you have questions or need support, please reach out to Sally.

Quiz: Name That Rotarian!

We will begin our “Name That Rotarian” segment to our meetings this week. Club members will be able to guess the identities of other members by seeing early photos along with some fun facts about them.

Complete the questionnaire and submit your photos to Anna Lee to play along.

Year-End Rotary Fundraising Report

District 6900 has released a four-year analysis of our club's fundraising. The analysis includes Annual Fund, PolioPlus, approved Foundation Grants, Other Giving, and Endowment contributions for each year.

We surpassed our 2025-2026 Annual Fund goal of $26,000 by $3,150, with per capita giving of $235. The district per capita giving was $178. Our four-year Annual Fund giving average was $35,262.

GRSP giving is reported separately.

July 9, 2026
Rotary Fact

In 1896, Silvester Schiele had loaned money to a friend from whom he had been unable to collect. There was a young lawyer who frequently passed by his office, so one day Silvester asked him for advice on how to collect. Thus, the beginning of a friendship with Paul Harris, the attorney, led to the founding of the Rotary Club of Chicago.

Saturday, Aug. 22
Save the Date: Golf Tournament

Mark your calendars!

The Rotary Club of Thomasville and United Way Golf Classic is Saturday, Aug. 22 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.