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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

October 20, 2025


Meetings

October is Economic and Community Development Month

10/23 GRSP Student Speaks/Kickoff for GRSP
10/30 District Governor Steve Ivory Visit
11/6 ATC/Cobotics
11/13 TBA
11/20 Second Harvest: Pack & Sort Produce
11/27 No Meeting ! Happy Thanksgiving!
12/4 Second Annual Rotary Auction
12/11 TCCHS Holiday Concert

Events

10/23 GRSP Reception
10/24 World Polio Day
10/24 World Polio Day
10/24 World Polio Day
10/29 District Governor Reception
11/6 Wine or Whine
11/10 Board Meeting
11/19 Coffee Chat

ROTARY CLUB OF
Thomasville

Thursdays, 12:15 pm
Vashti Center
1815 East Clay Street
Thomasville, GA 31792

LEADERSHIP

President Nathaniel Tyler
Immediate PP Marta Jones-Turner
Vice President Joe Tarver
Treasurer Warren Ballard
Secretary Anne Candelaria Flores
Past President André Marria

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)

Thursday, Oct. 23
GRSP Campaign Kick-off

We'll hear from GRSP Student Helena Komrzyova at our meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23. She's had a few weeks to get settled at her host home with Mary Beth Donalson and at Valdosta State University. She'll give us a presentation telling us about herself, her home country, and what she hopes to learn this year during her studies in the United States. 

Additionally, club members will receive their current GRSP Foundation giving-status as we kick off our annual giving campaign. Later that day, Debbie Goodman will host a GRSP reception at her home at 116 N. Dawson St. from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. RSVP here or contact Angela Williamson. 

Friday, Oct. 24
Pints for Polio

Several downtown restaurants and bars have added specials for Friday night to support Rotary Club of Thomasville's World Polio Day awareness campaign. Proceeds from the event benefit Rotary International's End Polio Now campaign. 

To participate, purchase a $10 wristband from Foundation Chair Jason Goldman and wear it to any of these locations on Friday:

  • T'velo Brewing Co.
  • The Dog & Pony
  • The Plaza Restaurant & Bar
  • Billiards Academy
  • The Tavern on Broad

Sunday, Oct. 26
National Guard Send-Off

On Sunday, Oct. 26, we'll host a send-off event for the National Guard unit stationed here in Thomasville. 

To volunteer, contact Melanie Cromartie. 

Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendar: October


Here is a look at the rest of the month of October:

  • 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
  • Friday, Oct. 24: Pints for Polio Fundraiser downtown beginning at 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 26: National Guard Send-off
  • Wednesday, Oct. 29: Reception honoring DG Steve Ivory at Scott Chastain's guest house, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Register online.
  • 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:

Save the Date
Rotary Leadership Institute

Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10 at Southern Regional Technical College. All Rotarians are required to complete Part 1, but members are encouraged to attend their appropriate session.

RLI is designed to assist in improving Rotary knowledge and leadership skills of future leaders of our Rotary clubs and is offered at three levels over one-day workshops.

More information to come.


View full Rotary Club of Thomasville calendar.
Attend a club meeting via Zoom. Meeting ID: 867 7770 1621
Email us: Info@rotaryclubofthomasville.com