Rotarians in the News.

The Rotary Club of Thomasville prides itself on a long tradition of valuing quality over quantity when it comes to its membership rolls. For over 75 years, our club has counted among its members standout leaders from every facet and sector of Thomasville. From business and industry, to education, health care, and social services, Thomasville Rotarians are leaders and newsmakers. From this page we find recent articles showcasing Rotarians in the news.

Rotarian Gary Bonvillian is named the 2011 Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year.

Rotary partner Nancy Mills saw this monument to Rotary in the Miraflores district of Lima, Peru. Rotary is especially honored in Peru because of its role in the eradication of Polio there. The last case of Polio in the Americas occurred in Pichiuaki, Peru, in 1991.

A combined effort of The Rotary Foundation, the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control has reduced the worldwide incidence of Polio by 99% since 1988. Rotary has invested over $600 million in this effort to date and in 2008 the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave Rotary another $100 million for the work: they are known for being very picky about what projects they support.

A very important part of the Polio eradication program is local Rotarians in the affected areas, who are instrumental in getting vaccine to those who need it.

Luthur Mills

Thomasvillian Joe Brown eats the celebrated pear and gelato dessert at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Parma (Italy), at Albergo de Lupo in Parma. This is one way to make up a missed meeting at Thomasville Rotary. Rotary International has over 1.2 million members in 30,000 clubs all over the world.