Newsletter - July 21, 2026
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July 21, 2026

Thursday, July 23
Dr. Marla Golden

Dr. Marla Golden, dean of Benedictine College School of Osteopathic Medicine in St. Johns, Fla., will be our speaker on Thursday, July 23. She'll be discussing doctors of osteopathy and various pain management therapies. 

Thursday, July 30
Blood Drive

The OneBlood Blood Mobile will be onsite at the Plaza on Thursday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donors will receive a prize along with a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. 

Appointments are encouraged, please visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 17630.

Don't forget to bring your ID when you arrive for your appointment.

Membership Drive

Dear Club Members,

Membership is the lifeblood of our club, and our continued success depends on our collective efforts to grow our community. With that in mind, please consider reaching out to your social and professional networks to solicit prospective members who share our values.

A wonderful way to introduce them to our organization is by inviting them to an upcoming service project, a lunch meeting, or one of our social events. Our shared goal is to showcase the meaningful work of Rotary, and welcoming new members into the club will be incredibly valuable to the community we serve.

Thank you for your dedication to our club and for helping us expand our impact.

Best regards,

Arthur Wigfall
Membership Director

July 23, 2026
Rotary Fact

Rotary was founded on Feb. 23, 1905, in Chicago, Ill. It was founded by Paul Harris, an attorney, and three associates: Gustavius Loehr, a mining engineer, Silvester Schiele, the president of Schele Coal Company, and Hiram Shorey, a merchant tailor.

Hiram Shorey, from left, Silvester Schiele, Gustavus Loehr and Paul Harris.

The organization was named “Rotary” because the members initially rotated meeting locations among their offices. The first meeting was in Loehr’s office. The original purpose was to allow professionals with diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas, form friendships, and give back to their communities.

Quiz: Name That Rotarian!

We will begin our “Name That Rotarian” segment this week. Club members will be able to guess the identities of other members by seeing early photos along with some fun facts about them.

Complete the questionnaire and submit your photos to Anna Lee to play along.

Saturday, Aug. 29
Save the Date: Golf Tournament

Mark your calendars!

The Rotary Club of Thomasville and United Way Golf Classic is Saturday, Aug. 29 at Country Oaks Golf Course.


Note: The golf tournament is Saturday, Aug. 29. The previously announced date of Aug. 22 was incorrect. 

Update Your Directory Profile

Please take a moment to review your contact information in the Rotary directory to ensure it is accurate and current. 

  • Review your entry: Log into Thomasville Rotary or District 6900 and confirm the contact details listed for you are correct.
  • Update if needed: If any details are not correct, please make the necessary changes to your directory entry.
  • Need assistance? Contact Sally Bowman (or text 229.220.8123) for help with your update.

Keeping your information up to date helps the club communicate effectively. If you have questions or need support, please reach out to Sally.

Calendar

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