Newsletter

Survey Results

At our July 9 meeting, club President Joe Tarver discussed results from the Spring 2026 membership survey. Participation in the survey was low – with less than 20% of our club participating. Please read over the results of the survey. If you have other suggestions to improve our club, our meetings, or our community engagement, please connect with Joe or one of the directors. 

Next time there is a club-wide survey, please participate.

Wednesday, July 15
Coffee Chat

Join us tomorrow – Wednesday, July 15 – at Grassroots Coffee anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. for a cup of coffee and a casual conversation with fellow Rotarians! Stay long enough to enjoy breakfast and get to know your fellow Rotarians better or grab your coffee to go. No agenda, no program.

Thursday, July 16
Packing For Second Harvest

The club will meet on Thursday, July 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Second Harvest Food Bank to pack boxes for Second Harvest. After we finish packing, enjoy a box lunch with the team or grab one to go.

There will be no fresh produce distribution in July or August. 

Thursday, July 23
Dr. Marla Golden

Dr. Marla Golden, dean of Benedictine College School of Osteopathic Medicine in St. Johns, Fla., will be our speaker on Thursday, July 23. She'll be discussing doctors of osteopathy and various pain management therapies. 

Thursday, July 30
Blood Drive

The OneBlood Blood Mobile will be onsite at the Plaza on Thursday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donors will receive a prize along with a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. 

Appointments are encouraged, please visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 17630.

Don't forget to bring your ID when you arrive for your appointment.

Saturday, Aug. 29
Save the Date: Golf Tournament

Mark your calendars!

The Rotary Club of Thomasville and United Way Golf Classic is Saturday, Aug. 29 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. 

Note: The golf tournament is Saturday, Aug. 29. The previously announced date of Aug. 22 was incorrect. 

Mark Your Calendars
Rotary Online Auction

Planning is underway for our third annual online auction.

More details to come, but please consider whether you or your friends and family members have any high-end items that could be added to this year's auction. For example, a large percentage of our proceeds in both 2024 and 2025 came from vacation rentals – do you have access to a phenomenal vacation spot? If so, please connect with Marta Jones-Turner. 

The auction will end on Thursday, Dec. 3 at our annual holiday party. Proceeds from the auction will help fund our club's community service, youth projects and other programs throughout the year. 

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.

Calendar

Calendar is subject to changes. Find the most updated Rotary calendar anytime:

• Add individual calendar items to your personal calendar.
• Subscribe to the Rotary calendar for automatic updates.