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Meetings
October is Economic and Community Development Month Events
ROTARY CLUB OF ThomasvilleThursdays, 12:15 pm Vashti Center 1815 East Clay Street Thomasville, GA 31792
LEADERSHIP
Directors
Fundraising |
Mary Beth Donalson |
Public Image |
David Sofferin |
Foundation |
Carol Jones |
Membership |
Arthur Wigfall |
Service Projects |
Melanie Cromartie |
Youth Service |
Chandler Giddes |
Admin |
Sally Bowman |
Club Advisor |
Joe Brown |
Club Advisor |
Eugene McNease |
Rotary Online
https://thomasvillerotary.org
https://rotary6900.org/
https://rotary.org/
YEARS OF SERVICE
10/3 |
Julie Carter (5) |
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 |
J.D. Sears (2) |
10/27 |
Matt Edwards (2) |
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Thursday, Oct. 9 Blood DriveThe OneBlood Blood Mobile will be onsite at Vashti this week during the Rotary meeting. All donors will receive a gift and a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. Don't forget to bring your ID when you arrive for your appointment. 
RESCHEDULED: Thursday, Oct. 9 Shelley Zorn: Development Authority
This week, our guest speaker is Shelley Zorn, president and CEO of the Thomasville Payroll Development Authority. Shelly was scheduled to be our speaker in July but she was ill and unable to be with us. We are thankful that she's able to join us this week! At the PDA, Shelley manages industry recruitment, retail recruitment, and existing industry support for Thomas County, and she has done so for 11 years. She has more than 20 years of economic development experience as well as 15 years of banking experience, specializing in commercial lending and marketing. She will discuss the current state of economic development in our community. Monday, Oct. 13 Board MeetingThe board will meet Monday, Oct. 13 at 5:15 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. All directors and/or their deputies should attend and send reports to their fellow board members at least a day in advance for review. Members are welcome to attend. In fact, all red-ribbon members are required to attend at least one board meeting during their time as a red-ribbon member. 
Wednesday, Oct. 15 Coffee ChatJoin us Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Grassroots Coffee anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. 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, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 18 Sort, Pack & Distribute Fresh ProduceThe club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Second Harvest Food Bank to pack food boxes for this month's fresh produce distribution. After we finish packing, enjoy a box lunch with the team or grab one to go. Please join us! 
We'll distribute our fresh produce boxes on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Weston Park. Set-up begins at 7:30 a.m., and distribution begins at 8:30 a.m. or as soon as we are ready. Each month, we distribute more than 25 pounds of fresh produce and a protein to more than 200 community members in need as part of our Big Impact Project. Those who benefit from the project complete USDA paperwork validating their household income before they receive assistance, and often are in line to receive produce before set up begins at 7:30 a.m. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or trying it out for the first time, we’d love to see you there. Bring your energy, your smile, and maybe a friend or two! Let’s make a difference – together. Sunday, Oct. 26 National Guard Send-OffOn Sunday, Oct. 26, we'll host a send-off event for the National Guard unit stationed here in Thomasville. To volunteer, contact Melanie Cromartie. More details will be available soon. 
Upcoming Events Mark Your Calendar: OctoberPlan your calendar for October with this calendar at a glance: 
- Thursday, Oct. 9: Shelley Zorn, Thomasville-Thomas County Development Authority
- Monday, Oct. 13: Board meeting, at the Chamber, 5:15 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 15: Coffee Chat, Grassroots Coffee, 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Join fellow Rotarians for coffee at Grassroots Coffee. No agenda, no program. Grab a cup to go or sit down and get to know fellow Rotarians better.
- Thursday, Oct. 16: Sort & Pack at Second Harvest Food Bank, 11:30 a.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 18: Fresh Produce Distribution at Weston Park. Set up begins at 7:30; distribution begins as soon as set-up is completed. This is HOTC Day so there are may activities in the community. As many helpers as are available would be welcome to help!
- Thursday, Oct. 23: GRSP Student Helena Komrzyova will speak at the kickoff for this year's GRSP annual giving campaign.
- Thursday, Oct. 23: GRSP Reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Debbie Goodman's home, 116 N. Dawson St., Thomasville. Please RSVP online or sign up with Angela Williamson. Please include any guests you plan to bring when you register.
- Friday, Oct. 24: World Polio Day
- Sunday, Oct. 26: National Guard Send-off
- Thursday, Oct. 30: District Governor Steve Ivory will lead our meeting. Please mark your calendars to attend so we'll have good attendance for his visit.
The calendar is subject to changes. Find the most updated Rotary calendar anytime:
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