Newsletter

April 28, 2026

MEETINGS

April is Environment Month

4/30	Orvis, by Truel Myers
5/7	Narcotics Panel with City of Thomasville, Thomas County, and GBI
5/14	A Glimpse into Georgia's Climate Future \| John Lanier
5/21	Second Harvest: Pack & Sort Produce
5/28	Addition Financial President Kevin S. Miller
6/4	Ronald McDonald House
6/11	Update on Literacy in Thomas County
6/18	Second Harvest: Pack & Sort Produce

EVENTS

5/7	Wine or Whine @ Hubs & Hops
5/11	Board Meeting @ Chamber of Commerce
5/20	Coffee Chat
5/21	Graduation Celebration for Vashti Student Amanda
5/23	Fresh Produce Market at Weston Park
5/26	Heroes Cookout for Fire/EMS Teams
5/28	Blood Drive
6/4	Wine or Whine at Kin Wine

ROTARY CLUB OF
Thomasville

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

LEADERSHIP

President	Nathaniel Tyler
President-Elect	Joe Tarver
Immediate PP	Marta Jones-Turner
Vice President	Joe Tarver
Treasurer	Warren Ballard
Secretary	Anne Candelaria Flores
Executive Secretary/Director	Teri White
Past President	André Marria

Directors

Club President Nominee	Chandler Giddes
Public Image	David Sofferin
Membership	Arthur Wigfall
Service Projects	Melanie Cromartie
Foundation	Jason Goldman
Youth Service	Chandler Giddes
Admin	Sally Bowman

ROTARY ONLINE

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

YEARS OF SERVICE

5/1	Eugene McNease (48)
5/1	Laura Pike (1)
5/4	Bob Drummond (9)
5/16	Lauren Radford (7) 11 years in Rotary
5/23	Melanie Cromartie (2)

Thursday, April 30
Truel Myers Shares The Joy of Fly Fishing

Our guest on Thursday, April 30 will be Truel Myers, a legend in the world of fly fishing. He will share The Joy of Fly Fishing.

Truel is a master casting instructor and one of the most recognized and respected educators at the Orvis Fly Fishing School. Throughout his career, Truel has taught countless anglers the art and technique of fly casting, with an emphasis on patience, precision, and a genuine love for the outdoors.

Known for his passion, expertise, and ability to make the sport accessible to anyone, Truel has inspired generations of fly fishers across the country.

Welcome to May!
May: Youth Services Month and Upcoming Programs

Next week, we welcome May as Youth Services Month. Here are the upcoming events and programs to look forward to:

Thursday, May 7:
Narcotics Panel with local, state law enforcement, led by Tyler Lamon, training coordinator for the Thomas County Sheriff's Department
Wine or Whine – Hubs & Hops, tentatively; 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 14: A Glimpse into Georgia's Climate Future with John Lanier
Wednesday, May, 20: Coffee Chat
Join us at Grassroots Coffee 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, May 21: Sort & Pack at Second Harvest, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 23: Fresh Produce Market at Weston Park, set up starts at 7:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 28:
Blood Drive, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Updates from a South American Farmer

If you have questions or need updates, please check with club leadership for the latest details.

Have You Paid Your Dues?

The Thomasville Rotary Club’s financial report indicates several members have outstanding quarterly balances. Please review your latest invoice and ensure that payment is submitted ASAP.

Delinquent dues will result in a termination notification.

Log into thomasvillerotary.org to check your account balance. If you have any questions regarding your account, please contact Warren Ballard (229-977-1856) or Teri White (229-221-3935).