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- Congrats To Our New Officers
- 2024-2025 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grants
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Rotary International Foundation’s 100th Year of “Doing Good” in the World

(L-R) Rick Conner, Mark Blade, Anita Harden, Matt Burnett, Theresa Walker, Kelly Tingle and Michael Salemi
Setting the stage for The Rotary International Foundation’s (RIF) second century of being a powerful force for “doing good” in the world, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis kicked-off its official celebration of RIF’s centennial year at our Club’s Tuesday, August 2 luncheon with new incentives to contribute to RIF and nine Paul Harris Fellow presentations.
David Yeley, chair of the Club’s RIF Committee said, “the importance of making annual contributions to RIF so the eradication of polio, providing access to clean water, healthcare, basic education and promoting peace in our troubled world are critical to the success of ongoing RIF programs around the globe.”
New Giving Incentives Announced:
- First five Rotarians to donate using Rotary Direct get 100 extra points toward PHF recognition.
- First 10 new donors will get an extra 100 points toward PHF recognition, as well.
First time Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) awards were presented to Michael Salemi and Kelly Tingle. Seven other members were recognized for increased levels of giving. Accepting a level one pin was Theresa Walker. PHF level two pins were awarded to Matt Burnett and Anita Harden. Mark Blade and Rick Conner were presented level four pins. John Blakley was recognized with a level five pin and Pat Garten with a level eight.