As I think about this upcoming Rotary year and all the good projects we have going on, I’m reminded how blessed we are to be able to give back to our community. The Rotary Club of Thomasville is a group of doers. They are a group who have servant’s hearts. They are the elite in the Thomasville community. I remember at one of our Saturday markets when one of the participants said “what can we do to thank y’all for what you do for us? You come out here in the heat, on your day off, and give us food. What can we do to say thank you?” My response was “that’s very sweet but just seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces is worth it. And I meant that and she knew it. It’s not about getting “thanks”, it’s about serving your community in the best way possible. The projects that our club participate in are some of the most worthwhile projects I’ve ever seen. I’m very honored to serve as President of the Rotary Club of Thomasville for the 2023-2024 year and look forward to continuing to work side by side with my fellow Rotarians as we Create Hope in the World.