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Friday, June 12
Heroes Cookout: Linemen

Rotary will host a cookout honoring local linemen – heroes of our community – Friday, June 12 at Thomasville Utilities Department, 326 Fletcher St.

Volunteers are needed from 10 a.m. to about 1 p.m. for various roles, please help where you are able:

• 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Set up and cook
• 11 a.m. to noon: Serve and fellowship with linemen
• Noon to 1 p.m.: Cleanup crew

Contact Melanie Cromartie (229.224.9017) or Paul Overstreet (240.925.7732) to confirm your availability and participation in this event. 

Dues Increasing July 1

Quarterly dues will increase in the new fiscal year that begins July 1. Dues will increase from $185 to $235, not including $25 quarterly optional donations to the Rotary Foundation and GRSP that are encouraged. 

Why now?

• Our dues have not increased since 2015.
• Both District 6900 and Rotary International have increased dues three times since 2015.
• The adjustment also accounts for increasing prices for meals, venue costs, and other routine expenses that support our meetings and activities.

If you have any questions about these cost increases, please contact Teri White, who will be treasurer in 2026-2027. 

Thursday, June 11
Literacy for Thomas County

Please join us for an informative presentation by Donita Hinckley, chair of Literacy for Thomas County. Donita will outline the purpose and goals of the non-profit and share an overview of the work it does in our community.

Her presentation will include:

• An explanation of the organization's purpose and goals
• A description of projects sponsored by Literacy for Thomas County
• Information on how Rotary members can get involved to support generational literacy in Thomas County

This program is an opportunity for Thomasville Rotarians to learn more about local literacy efforts and consider ways to support long-term literacy outcomes in our county. We welcome members to attend and hear directly from the organization's leadership.

Training Courses Available

Log into your My Rotary account to take advantage of Rotary training courses in a variety of areas, including professional development and timely topics like change management and uncovering unconscious bias.

All officers and directors who will take office in July for the 2026-2027 Rotary year are required to take the courses available for their role. Anyone who would like to volunteer as committee members and potential officers are also encouraged to take the courses. 

Questions? Contact André Marria (229.221.7230), learning facilitator for our club and the district. 

June Calendar

Here's a look at the calendar for June:

• Thursday, June 11: Literacy for Thomas County
• Friday, June 12: Heroes Cookout for local linemen at Thomasville Utilities Department (326 Fletcher St.)
  Volunteers are needed:
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Set up and cook
  11 a.m. to noon: Serve and fellowship with linemen
  Noon to 1 p.m.: Cleanup crew
• Wednesday, June 17: Coffee Chat
  Grassroots Coffee, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., for a cup of coffee and a casual conversation! Stay long enough for breakfast and get to know your fellow Rotarians better or grab your coffee to go. No agenda, no program.
• Thursday, June 18: Pack & Sort at Second Harvest, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
• Saturday, June 20: Produce distribution at Weston Park, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
• Thursday, June 25: Joe Tarver will be inducted as president of our club.

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