What You Missed Last Week!

Ours is a service organization, and someone has aptly said, “Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.” For one hundred years, the Rotary Club of Thomasville has been paying the rent by serving the local community and the world. The 2020-2021 Rotary year is quickly drawing to an end. But we know, “Service above self” has no end date. We are reminded daily to think of how we can be of service to others and not think selfishly think of ourselves. We find ourselves by losing ourselves in service to others.

It was great having last weeks meeting at another venue. The Biscuit Company was the ideal place for the program presented by Russell Deese. Russell has visited with us before, but this time, he had space to display a few of his military vehicles. We thank Russell for sharing with us his love of the military and the part he plays in honoring those who have served.

Our lunch was catered by Climmie Mosley. Climmie was the SPARK Thomasville winner for 2019. The barbecued ribs and chicken, baked beans and pasta salad were great. For those who were not able to make the meeting and sample the food, Climmie can be contacted at 229.379.6300 and welovehmbbq@gmail.com. SPARK Thomasville is one of the programs the Rotary Club of Thomasville supports.

Remember, service is our business. It is who we are and what we do. “Help the life of one person and you can help the community.” Steven Sawalich

This Week's Program

Club Assembly.

District 6900 Global Gants Qualification

The District 6900 Foundation Team will conduct a one-hour Zoom session on Wednesday, May 26 at 6:00 pm for all District 6900 Clubs who are planning, or even considering applying for a Rotary Foundation Global Grant (GG) in Rotary year 2021-2022.

It is mandatory that one person from each club that plans to apply next year, or any club who has submitted a GG application this year that has not yet been approved, attend this meeting. Your club can only be qualified to apply for Global Grants if someone attends.

The Rotary Foundation has changed the Financing formula for all Global Grants beginning July 1, 2021. Due to these significant changes, even submitted Global Grants pending approval by TRF on July 1, 2021 will need to revise their budget and financials. We will discuss these changes and their impact on District 6900 and your club’s investment in the work around the world during the meeting.

Please register via this zoom link.  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvc-yvrDMrE9BSrBJsztz6JXkCbT-vzDz1

Sheffield Leadership Award



On Saturday, May 15, the District 6900 2020-2021 winners of the Sheffield Leadership Award were formally recognized at a special celebration in Americus. Shown here is Past-President Kim Walden being announced as a Category 4 (larger club) winner. The Americus Rotary Club – a club that has produced 3 District Governors – initiated this award to recognize outstanding club leadership within the district. A belated congratulations to Past-President Kim!