Newsletter

October 22, 2024

MEETINGS

October is Economic and Community Development Month

10/24	World Polio Day presented by Foundation Chair Carol Jones
10/31	Club History & Traditions -- celebrated every 5th Thursday
11/7	Housing Innovations by Katie Chastain & Earl Williams
11/14	Rotary Foundation by Foundation Chairman Carol Jones
11/21	Meet at Vashti -- Program: David Sofferin, Director
12/5	Evening Celebration & Program by Durrell Smith, artist & dog trainer
12/12	VA's HUD-VASH Program
12/19	Meet at Second Harvest – Pack & Sort Vegs for Free Produce Market

EVENTS

10/22	Fireside Chat for New Members
11/21	Online Auction
11/23	Fresh Produce Distribution at Weston Park
11/28	HAPPY THANKSGIVING
12/5	Celebration (Auction Close & Holiday)
12/9	Salvation Army Bell Ringing
12/12	Blood Drive
12/21	Produce Market

ROTARY CLUB OF
Thomasville

Thursdays, 12:15 pm
The Plaza Restuarant
217 Broad St
Thomasville, GA 31792

LEADERSHIP

President	Marta Jones-Turner
President-Elect	Nathaniel Tyler
Immediate PP	Mary Beth Donalson
Vice President	Nathaniel Tyler
Treasurer	Warren Ballard
Secretary	Anna Lee
Public Image	David Sofferin

Directors

Membership	Angela Williamson
Service Projects	Barbara Williams-Anderson
Foundation	Carol Jones
Club Director	Scott Rich
Youth Service	Chandler Giddes
Admin	Devona Thompson

ROTARY ONLINE

https://thomasvillerotary.org
https://rotary6900.org/
https://rotary.org/

YEARS OF SERVICE

10/27	Jim Carter (13)
10/27	J.D. Sears (2)
10/27	Joseph Edwards (2)
11/1	Albert Park (29)
11/4	Carol Jones (20)
11/6	Ronald Salter (16)
11/8	Renee Oliveto (17)
11/10	Morgan Bailey (8)

Tuesday, October 22
CANCELLED: Fireside Chat

The Fireside Chat for new members scheduled for today (Oct. 22) has been cancelled. Members will be alerted when a new date is chosen.

For more information, contact Angela Williamson.

Thursday, Oct. 24
World Polio Day

On Thursday, Oct. 24, we'll acknowledge World Polio Day with our Rotary Foundation Chair Carol Jones.

Thursday, Oct. 31
Do You Believe in Magic?

We've got a fun program planned for you on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Do you believe in magic? will feature fun, interactive surprises showing you the magic of Rotary.

It is also the 5th Thursday, so you know what that means: a little trip down memory lane with Club History and Traditions. Learn more about the traditions that have been a part of this club for the past 100-plus years.

Nov. 27 to Dec. 5
Rotary Online Auction

Just in time for the holidays, we are planning an online auction to help fund our club's community service, youth projects and other programs throughout the year.

The auction team is gathering high-end auction items, such as vacation stays, hunts, fishing trips, merchandise, dining experiences at unique venues, jewelry, art, antiques, designer items, guns, and more.

If you have items to donate or have a contact who might donate items, please contact Mary Beth Donalson (229.221.0715), Chandler Giddes (229.201.0472), or Marta Jones Turner 229.221.0858.