Traditionally, a 10th anniversary is commemorated with tin, noted for its strength and flexibility, and in more recent times with the diamond, for its durability and beauty. All of these traits are reflected in this organization, the people - like you - and our community.

Hands On Thomas County was founded in 2003 by Mrs. Alston P. Watt, with the simple goal of helping those who wished to make a difference, find a way to do just that.

Our mission is still simple today: Connect individuals, families, groups and businesses as volunteers to non-profit agencies, needs and service opportunities in the community. We do so through signature annual events that unite community members in a common goal, and daily volunteer placements based on local non-profit needs.

Over the past 10 years, HOTC has placed more than 10,000 volunteers who have donated over 110,000 hours of their time, skills and energy to community-based projects. Community beautification such as landscaping and

painting, feeding the hungry, providing shelter and forever homes to animals, educating youth, assisting at events, providing companionship and smiles to young and old alike -- these are just some examples of the services HOTC volunteers provide.

The rewards of volunteering are two-fold. Volunteers see firsthand the value of their work and commitment, learning compassion and understanding for those needing help in our very own community; non-profits and their clients receive assistance and manpower vital to their daily mission.

A community that volunteers is more vibrant, engaged and successful; as are the individuals that live in it. Our success is all thanks to you. We look forward to serving the community for the next 10 years...and beyond!

TEN YEARS OF VOLUNTEERS MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THOMAS COUNTYThe rewards of volunteering are

multiplied when experienced with loved ones. Join us to create lasting family memories while benefiting your community.

Kids, moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends are invited to join together on Saturday, November 16 for a morning of volunteer service at various agencies in Thomas County. Project sites include America’s Second Harvest, Miss Kitty

Feline Sanctuary, Red Cross Mail for Heroes, and Dancing Cloud Farm Horse Rescue. Online registration begins October 23. Check the HOTC online event calendar for more information.

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CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM

Fall 2013

Happy 10th Anniversary!

MISS KITTY FELINE SANCTUARYHelp needed feeding and caring for the cats, emptying the litter boxes, showing the cats love and attention, and for general facilities maintenance. For more information call 236-0167.

HOUSING AND RESOURCE CENTERAnswer phones and greet visitors for this community and non-profit office space. Weekdays, schedules and times flexible. Contact Charlotte Christian at 227-3368.

RIDE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESSVolunteer for annual event on Saturday, September 28 from 8 am to 3 pm. Contact Tony Chapman at 403-9245. Or visit the HOTC website event calendar (see 9/28) to register online.

VOLUNTEER AMBASSADOR Experience a more social side of volunteering! Help at local non-profit and community events. If you are 18+, friendly, enjoy attending local events, and have good knowledge of the area, apply now (Search Ambassador on the HOTC website), or email info@HandsOnThomasCounty.org for an application.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ON THESE OR OTHER

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES,

CALL 226-5200 OR VISIT WWW.

HANDSONTHOMASCOUNTY.ORG

EVENTSOctober 19, 9am - Noon10th Annual HOTC DayUniting the community through service

October 19, Noon - 2pmCelebration Luncheon Volunteer thank you lunch at Cherokee Lake Park

November 16, 9:30am - 12:30pmFamily Volunteer DayFamilies bonding through service

December 7, time TBA4th Annual Jingle JangleDisc golf fundraiser at MacIntyre Park Disc Golf Course

2nd Annual HOTC Family Vounteer Day

Post Office Box 252 Thomasville, GA 31799

229.226.5200

info@handsonthomascounty.org www.handsonthomascounty.org

Volunteer Opportunities

2013-14 BoardHELP MAKE OUR 10TH ANNUAL HANDS ON THOMAS COUNTY DAY THE BIGGEST AND BEST SO FAR – OCTOBER 19

It’s that time of year when the citizen of Thomas County rally together to make a giant impact on our community. On Saturday, October 19th, volunteers from all over Thomas County (and some as far away as Valdosta, Tallahassee and Albany) will help area non-profits accomplish in a day what otherwise might be impossible for them to accomplish at all.

From 9:00 am to noon projects of all types – including but not limited to painting houses for Thomasville Landmarks in the Victoria Park area;

environmental clean-up for Birdsong Nature Center, Tall Timbers and Keep Thomas County Beautiful; feeding the hungry at a Manna Drop with America’s Second Harvest; community beautification for city agencies and

neighborhoods; animal care for Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary, Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society, and Dancing Cloud Horse Rescue; Mail for Heroes, and Disaster Relief Orientation for American Red Cross – will unite the citizens of Thomas County in the common cause of making a positive difference in their very own community.

The morning of service will be topped off with a special 10th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon for participating volunteers at Cherokee Lake Park. Since it’s a 10th anniversary celebration, we hope to have extra fun goodies at this year’s event, including kid’s games, a disc golf putting exhibition with partners Red Hills Disc Golf, and a cash raffle for a hand-crafted, heavy-duty fire

pit created by students from SWGTC, just in time for the cooler weather to come!

Join us! Last year, in just one morning of service, a whopping 1200 volunteers donated 5000 hours of manpower at 48 different

project sites. Help us surpass last year’s record. All volunteers receive a 10th anniversary HOTC t-shirt and lunch provided by Granddaddy’s, plus the reward of a job well done for a good cause.

There’s something for everyone! Individuals, students, families, groups and businesses are welcome. Although there are some SHOTC (Student HOTC) sites available, not all sites are kid-safe. Junior Service League and the YMCA will provide free childcare for infants, toddlers and kids under 12. While at the “Y”, age-appropriate, adult supervised volunteer activities will be assigned to kids leaving parents free to get hands-on at other project sites.

SIGN UP ONLINE AT

HANDSONTHOMASCOUNTY.ORG

While HOTC is entering its 10th year, I have only just finished my first year as Executive Director. It has been a whirlwind of events and volunteers that I have been proud to be a part of. This is the best job!

The 2012-13 year started with a bang! with our largest volunteer event ever, HOTC Day 2012: 1200 volunteers, 48 sites, 5000 hours of good work done. And it ended with a kapow! in June, with Project IMPACT summer service camp. Although a much smaller program (36 campers, 10 sites, 350 hours of service), it was an intensive week of non-stop daily service, which really helped affirm for me how important our mission is in the community – assisting our

partner non-profits and their clients; introducing community members to the many local non-profits and their missions; and helping to develop truly involved community members by engaging them in meaningful, hands-on volunteer service.

I would like to thank all of you – donors, sponsors, Board Members, participants and volunteers – for making my first year so rewarding, and for supporting HOTC over the past decade. I look forward to playing an integral part of the next 10 years, and hope you will continue to do so as well.

Angela Kiminas Executive Director

From the DirectorVOLUNTEER, DONATE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY TAKING AN ACTIVE PART IN IT

HOTC Day 2013 HOW TO HELPVOLUNTEERIndividuals, groups and businesses are needed to work at various project sites. Register online at HandsOnThomasCounty.org.

DONATE Your contribution gives back to your community. You can make a donation online at HandsOnThomasCounty.org.

GIVE TO THE TOOL DRIVE Bring a project-specific tool for HOTC Day and donate it to the cause.

BLOOD DRIVE Even if you can’t volunteer for the morning, you can donate blood any time between 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on HOTC Day by visiting the OneBlood Mobile at the Rose Garden at Cherokee Lake Park. Pre-register at OneBlood.org.

PINE STRAW FUNDRAISER Pre-order your fall pine straw from Golden Pine Straw by calling 224-4107 or 403-4920 by October 18, and a portion of all sales will go to HOTC. Free delivery if you order 25 bales or more. You may also pick up bales at 312 N. Broad St. the morning of 10/19.

EAT AT RUBY TUESDAY October 19-21, bring the “flyer” on page 2 and 20% of your dining purchase will be donated to HOTC (You may also print a copy of the flyer from our website).

SPONSOR HOTC Your sponsorship helps fund HOTC Day 2013 plus other signature events like Family Volunteer Day, M.L. King Jr. Youth Service Day, Volunteer Week, and Project Impact summer service camp. To become a Sponsor, contact our office at 226-5200.

Thank you for all you do!

HANDS ON THOMAS COUNTY DAY

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HANDS ON THOMAS COUNTY INC

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15047 US 19 HIGHWAY SOUTH, THOMASVILLE GA

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Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown

and believes in giving back. As a fellow member of the community,

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location on the dates listed below. Please

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present this flyer to your server, and we

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Ruby Tuesday’s Community GiveBack Program.

To make a reservation, call us at 229-227-9670 or visit us online at rubytuesday.com

Tom Everett, Chair Kha McDonald, Vice-ChairEric Ward, TreasurerBill Fuller, SecretaryRick Munroe, Ex Officio Nathaniel Abrams Dale Aldridge Jim Carter Danny Dukes Jay Flowers Arline Hampton Charlotte Hodges Jenny Ladson Mary Lawrence Lang Jennifer Lindquist Jeremy Rich Allen Thornhill Todd Whiddon Brian Wortman

StaffAngela Kiminas, Executive Director Jonathan Fischer, Programs Director

If you haven’t already, say hello to Jonathan Fischer, our newest Programs & Events Director. Jonathan’s broad professional experience includes finance,

insurance and hospitality management, but he’s always felt a need to serve others in a more

rewarding capacity. He currently serves on the Board of Directors

for our community partner Project Backyard and is active in Young

Life Ministries. His first assignment is coordinating project sites and volunteers for the 10th annual

HOTC Day on October 19. When you sign up to volunteer, be sure to welcome him to the HOTC family!