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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

October 7, 2024


Meetings

October is Economic and Community Development Month

10/10 Commissioner Kevin Tanner from Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
10/17 Meeting at Second Harvest to Pack & Sort Produce for Saturday Free Market
10/24 World Polio Day presented by Foundation Chair Carol Jones
10/31 Club History & Traditions -- celebrated every 5th Thursday

Events

10/16 Coffee & Conversations
10/19 Free Produce Market at Weston Park
11/28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING
12/5 Blood Drive

ROTARY CLUB OF
Thomasville

Thursdays, 12:15 pm
The Plaza Restaurant
217 South Broad Street
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
Foundation Carol Jones
Service Projects Barbara Williams-Anderson
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

10/3 Julie Carter (5)
10/3 Monty Milikin (0)
10/4 Kurt Stringfellow (6)
10 years in Rotary
10/13 Teri White (13)
10/13 Darcy Craven (3)
8 years in Rotary
10/16 Tim Filston (10)
10/16 Francis Lilly (10)
13 years in Rotary
10/27 Jim Carter (13)
10/27 Matt Edwards (2)
10/27 Tina McBride (2)
10/27 J.D. Sears (2)

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.

(To email any member of the auction team, click his or her name above.)

Thursday, Oct. 10
Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin Tanner

On Thursday, Oct. 10, our guest speaker will be Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin Tanner. Commissioner Tanner brings around three decades of public service experience, with a deep understanding of Georgia’s complex behavioral health continuum. 

Under his leadership, historic investments in the agency’s workforce have resulted in reopening previously offline crisis beds and enabling state hospitals to operate at nearly full capacity. 

He'll discuss the role of his department in Georgia and its evolution.

Note: Commissioner Tanner will not be available after the club meeting on Thursday, but he has graciously agreed to arrive early for those who may have questions for him. Be there at 11:30 a.m. if you'd like to meet Commissioner Tanner before the meeting.

Thursday, Oct. 17
Pack & Sort

The club meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17 will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Second Harvest Food Bank. This month, we are packing boxes for hurricane victims.


Friday, Oct. 18
Assemble Grow Bags for Manna Drop

On Friday, Oct. 18, we'll meet at the Thomas County Central Ag Greenhouse from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. to assemble grow bags with squash plants. These plants will be given away on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Harper Elementary School as part of the Hands on Thomas County Manna Drop.

Find parking instructions for the greenhouse (behind TCCHS) here.


Saturday, Oct. 19
Grow Bag and Plant Giveaway

Instead of our typical produce market, this month, we'll host a free grow bag with vegetable giveaway at Harper Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This event is part of Hands on Thomas County Day.

To volunteer, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. to begin setting up and registering participants.

Tuesday, October 22
Fireside Chat for New Members

New members, please join us for a Fireside Chat, hosted by past presidents.

Fireside Chat
The Barn at Gentian Creek Preserve
5:30 pm 'til 7:30 pm

Sign up is required. Add your name to list at the back table at the Rotary meeting or contact Angela Williamson.


View full Rotary Club of Thomasville calendar.
Attend a club meeting via Zoom. Use the meeting ID: 850 1793 4263.
Dial-in by phone: +13126266799.