August 11, 2026
The Four Way Test: From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world’s most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is the Four Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI President) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy.
This week, former President Nate Tyler will present awards for the 2025-2026 Rotary year. Please join us to honor the award recipients.
Join us Wednesday, Aug. 19 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.
The club will meet on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Second Harvest Food Bank to pack boxes for Second Harvest. After we finish packing, enjoy a box lunch with the team or grab one to go.
There will be no fresh produce distribution in August. We will resume our produce distribution in September.
On Thursday, Aug. 27, Ivan Santoyo will recount his year in France. This past academic year, Ivan was a our first-ever Rotary Youth Exchange student who spent his junior year in abroad as a Rotary exchange student. He's back home now and has just started his senior year at Thomas County Central High School. We can't wait to hear all about his year abroad!
The Rotary Club of Thomasville and United Way Golf Classic is Saturday, Aug. 29 at Country Oaks Golf Course.
Planning is underway for our third annual online auction.
Please consider whether you or your friends and family members have any high-end items that could be added to this year's auction. For example, a large percentage of our proceeds in both 2024 and 2025 came from vacation rentals – do you have access to a phenomenal vacation spot? If so, please connect with Marta Jones-Turner.
The auction will end on Thursday, Dec. 3 at our annual holiday party. Proceeds from the auction will help fund our club's community service, youth projects and other programs throughout the year.
Calendar is subject to changes. View the full Rotary calendar anytime and:
Attend a club meeting via Zoom. Meeting ID: 867 7770 1621