What You Missed Last Week!
If you were not able to attend last week’s meeting, you missed a real treat. Rotarian Jay Flowers was the program, but we also received the latest news on the upcoming Rose Show and Festival from Madison Eaton. In addition to these events, Darren Ellis did his classification talk and Greg Owens gave us fire department news.
Jays slide presentation included club projects and activities carried out by past Rotarians. He highlighted past members who played key roles in helping the club grow and expand its vision. This is the second in a series of presentations Jay is doing leading up to the clubs centenary celebration. Thanks, Jay, for sharing the roots of our club with us.
Madison Eaton is the Special Events Coordinator for the city of Thomasville. She assured us that the Rose Show will go on. There will be no marching bands and floats, but there will be plenty of activities for the three-day event. The activities kick off with the Thomasville Police Department Inspection and throughout the three days, there will be something for everyone.
Darren Ellis comes to us by way of Nicholls Georgia. Darren grew up on his family's farm and attended Valdosta State University after graduation from high school. He majored in finance and is employed by Ameris Bank in Thomasville. Darren is married and has three children. He and his family have lived in Thomasville for about four years.
Greg Owens, Thomasville Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief, shared with us the work and training Fire and Rescue engaged in for the year 2020. His information shows why the Thomasville Fire Department is one of the best departments in the state and the southeast . Thomasville is really blessed to have such great people as first responders. “We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”
