Activities :
• Meetings with programs and scholarships that encourage interest in American history .
• Public ceremonies that encourage American patriotism .
• National DAR schools for children without family support .
• Historic preservation through the local genealogy library and history museum .
• Recognition and service to veterans .
• Genealogy workshops .
• Preservation of historical buildings and monuments . History : The local chapter was founded in November 1910 . Meetings : Second Thursday in months of January ,
March , May , September and November .
Eligibility : Any woman 18 years or older , regardless of race , religion or ethnic background , who can prove her lineal descent from patriots of the American Revolution .
Ga . Country Music Hall of Fame , Inc . 2099 Ga . Hwy . 133 S . Executive director / founder : Shirley Maule , ( 229 ) 921- 2165 or ( 229 ) 873-5005
Purpose : To recognize and honor performers , songwriters and other music business professionals who have made a significant contribution to Georgia music or otherwise left behind a musical legacy .
Awards ceremony : The annual awards ceremony is held in November . Deadline for nominations is Aug . 1 . To apply : Application must be either emailed to shirleymaule @ aol . com or submitted via Facebook Message through Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame Facebook .
The Hall of Fame is supported by donations , a booster club and sponsors .
It Takes a Village and the Villagers , Inc . 1019 Seventh St . N . W . Contact : Susie Magwood-Thomas , ( 229 ) 891-3781
Purpose : A group of concerned citizens organized to motivate Colquitt Countians to take action to aid in ensuring a safe , healthy and peaceful existence for all residents .
Activities : In addition to monthly meetings , the group conducts Listen Up sessions , attends community based meetings , engages in clean-up campaigns , etc .
Meetings : Fourth Monday of each month at 6 p . m . at the Ryce Community Center . Membership is open to the public . Dues are $ 40 per year .
The Kiwanis Club of Moultrie celebrated its 100th birthday in 2022 . Among the celebrations was a recognition of past presidents , which included : Back row , from left , Bill McIntosh , Bruce Vines , Bill Foy , Dan Jeter , Bob Craft , Roy Reeves ; third row , Monty Carlton , Rick Gehle , Brent Chitty , Billy Fallin , Lane Wear , Richard Crowdis , Brandon Rye , Robert Duggan , Click Peters ; second row , Butch Parrish , Andrew Christensen , John Carlton , Richard Garcia , Wes Lewis ; and front row , Donna Lott , Connie Fritz , Sonya Aldridge and current President Louie Stripling .
Kiwanis Club Founded : 1922 . Contact : President Alicia Horkan at amhorkan @ windstream . net or 891-1657 Email : moultriekiwanis @ yahoo . com Facebook : Kiwanis Club of Moultrie Purpose : To serve the children of our community . Activities : Various fund-raisers , including the annual pancake breakfast at Spring Fling and the annual Radio Day .
Meetings : Meets every Thursday at 12:30 p . m . for lunch at the Sunset Country Club . Dues : $ 100 per quarter . Eligibility : Any community member age 21 or over may be invited to join .
Magnolia Civitan Club Chartered : July 25 , 1995 Contact : Karen Cole , ( 229 ) 891-5255 , or Gene Lastinger , ( 229 ) 941-2911
Purpose : To be builders of good citizenship by being of service to the community . Focusing on citizens with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities .
Activities :
• Supporting local and Georgia Special Olympics .
• Hosting special activities at Green Oaks Training Center .
• Providing cook-out lunch for local Special Olympics Kick Ball Tournaments .
• Providing financial support for local campers attending Civitan Camp Big Heart in Ft . Valley , Ga .
• Financially help support the UAB Civitan International Research Center in Birmingham ,
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