Author: Indy Rotary

  • “Stop the Singing” Holiday Campaign

    Rotary Club of Indianapolis President, Sheila Carlson and Indianapolis Rotary Foundation President, Matt Will would like you to make a special holiday donation to the INDIANAPOLIS ROTARY (LOCAL) FOUNDATION FUND.

    Check out last year’s promo video!

    Each year, the Past Presidents of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis present a song for the enjoyment of the club. However… there are some that perhaps don’t see this tradition as quite as “enjoyable” as others. So, a spirited campaign has been developed to “Stop the Singing.” If the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation can raise $3,000 by December 9, the Past Presidents have agreed to forego this tradition and stop their singing! Your donation today goes toward this effort. Thank you for giving to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation and for your involvement with the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

     

  • December 6: John Hammond, “Understanding the 2016 Presidential Election from an Indiana Perspective” 

    December 6: John Hammond, “Understanding the 2016 Presidential Election from an Indiana Perspective” 

    What an election year it has been!  No matter your personal or political views, this has been an incredible election year with historic significance for the state of Indiana.  Join us at Rotary on Tuesday to discuss the issue.  JohnR. Hammond III is co­chair of Ice Miller’s Public Affairs Group.

    As a veteran of Indiana state government, he has helped shape a wide variety of public policy, from tax policy to environmental management, education to tort reform, transportation to insurance and economic development.

    John served as a key aide to former Indiana Governor Robert D. Orr during his time as lieutenant governor, as well as serving as a deputy campaign manager for Orr’s gubernatorial run in 1979 and heading up his transition team in 1980. He was senior executive assistant for Legislative Affairs and Education Policy in the Orr administration, serving as chief legislative liaison for six general sessions and three special sessions of the Indiana Legislature during the 1980s.

    Since leaving state government in 1988, he has led the governmental and public affairs programs for several major Indiana firms. He is a frequent public affairs panelist and lecturer, and is the co­author of the article “Campaigns and Candidates: Lawyers and Their Obligations,” prepared for the Legislative Services Agency for Continuing Legal Education’s seminar titled, “The Lawyer­Lobbyist.” He also serves as a Republican commentator and analyst on Indiana Week in Review, a state wide public affairs news program of WFYI focusing on Indiana government and politics.

    John was awarded his Bachelor of Arts from DePauw University in 1976, and a juris doctorate from the Indiana University School of Law in 1991. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Indiana. John joined Ice Miller in February 2001.

  • December 7, Rotary 5:31 Club at Platt 99/The Alexander Hotel

    December 7, Rotary 5:31 Club at Platt 99/The Alexander Hotel

    Rotary 5:31 Club will be at PLAT 99: MIXOLOGY LOUNGE/The Alexander Hotel: 333 S. Delaware Street, Indianapolis. Just us for fun, friendship and a kick-off to the holiday season!

    Reservations and punctuality not required! 5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular event get-togethers. Just “show-up! Or, for more details contact the Rotary at 317-631-3733! They are a fun way to get to know folks outside of our regular Tuesday programs. We always meet at a new location somewhere in the city and it is never dull!

     

  • November 29: Katie Smardo, Rotary District 6560 Governor

    November 29: Katie Smardo, Rotary District 6560 Governor

    Each year, our club invites our Rotary District Governor to present to the club to share their vision and goals for supporting and growing the clubs around our Districct.On Tuesday, District Governor Katie Smardo will join us. Katie has been a Rotarian since 2003 and it is believed she might be the youngest District Governor in Distirct 6560’s history.

    Her message on Tuesday will be inspirational for all, but will also focus on the future of Rotary and how we can continuosly engage more young professionals. She has said, “We need more willing hands, more caring hearts, and more bright minds to move our work forward. We need clubs that are flexible, so Rotary service will be attractive to younger members and recent retirees and working people. We need to seek out new partnerships, opening ourselves more to collaborative relationships with other organizations, to achieve even more together.” It should be an inspiring conversation and opportunity, we hope you’ll join us.

    Katie is a Vice President and Corporate Banking Officer with the National Bank of Indianapolis, where she puts 15 years of experience in commercial banking and treasury management to use. Katie is also active in her community. She serves on the Advisory Board for the United Way of Hamilton County and a member of the Board of Directors for OneZone Commerce (combined chambers for Carmel and Fishes. In 2014 she was awarded the Carmel Chamber Young Professional of the Year and in 2015 she was recognized as Best & Brightest in her industry in Central Indiana by Junior Achievement. Katie is a graduate of the Krannert School of Management from Purdue University earning her bachelor’s degree in 2001.

  • Ring The Bell!

    Ring The Bell!

    Each year, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis goes up against the Kiwanis Club in a competition to see who can raise the most money during the Salvation Army bell ringing!

    If you are interested in ringing the bell on December 1, 8 or 15 (conveniently located indoors at the Circle Center Mall), please contact Jennifer Hobbs at JenniferH@archbricktile.com

    To ensure a victory against the Kiwanians, we also encourage members to make a donation to the Salvation Army to add to our total collection- checks can be
    made out to the Salvation Army and dropped at the Rotary office.

    Beloved Rotarian Fred Lesh, who had a personal passion for the bell ringing, passed away this year and we would love to make sure we capture the trophy in his honor this year!

  • Rotary Foundation (TRF) Named World’s Outstanding Foundation for 2016

    The Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation.

    The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving — Kellogg, Komen, and MacArthur, among others —are past honorees.

    AFP’s committee of judges cited Rotary’s comprehensive campaign to eradicate polio as a major driver of the selection. They also mentioned that Rotary applies a methodical, purposeful approach to support a wide variety of causes, from providing clean water to educating the next generation of peace professionals.

    “We are honored to receive this recognition from the AFP, which gives us even more reason to celebrate during our Foundation’s centennial year,” says Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Kalyan Banerjee. “The continued strong support of Rotary members will help us keep our promise of a polio-free world for all children and enable the Foundation to carry out its mission of advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace. We look forward to another 100 years of Rotary members taking action to make communities better around the world.”
    To make sure Rotary continues to improve conditions around the world the Rotary Club of Indianapolis’ TRF Committee has set ambitious TRF centennial-year goals.

    Our Club’s goals are:
    • $40,000 in contributions
    • 150 donors
    • 25 new donors
    • 25 Rotary Direct donors
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  • November 22 : Scott Shoemaker, Eiteljorg Museum

    November 22 : Scott Shoemaker, Eiteljorg Museum

    eeweemakiki myaamiaki aacimakiki (talking about my Miami family): Telling Miami History Through Family

    This presentation will focus upon how the histories of Miami families are integral to telling the broader history of the Miami Nation. Using oral histories, the Miami language, family photos and documents, and art and material culture, the presentation illustrates Miami conceptions of family and their integral ties to one another, the Miami homeland, and removed lands over time.

    Scott Shoemaker is a citizen of the Miami Nation of Indiana and is of the Meshingomesia Band. Originally from Kokomo, Indiana, Shoemaker has been active in the revitalization of the Miami language and art of ribbonwork for over twenty years. He received his doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota in American Studies with a focus upon American Indian and Museum Studies. He has taught several courses in American Indian Studies and Museum Studies at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining the Eiteljorg Museum as the Thomas G. and Susan C. Hoback Curator of Native American Art, History, and Culture, Shoemaker was on the curatorial staff at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

  • Download Our New Brochure!

    Download our new brochure! rci-brochure-public

  • 2016 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Grants Awarded

    2016 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Grants Awarded

    The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2016 Community Grants!  Teacher’s Treasures and Child Advocates will receive $25,000 each and The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis and Operation: Job Ready Veterans will receive $10,000 each.  For more information about these organizations, please visit our website at: www.indyrotary.org.  Also, to donate to our Foundation, which helps to fund these important Community Grants, please give online at http://indyrotary.com/071013wp/donate-indy-foundation/.

    View press release: indianapolis-rotary-foundation-community-grant-award-press-release-2016-1

  • We Make Indy Look Good

    We Make Indy Look Good

    Join the Environment and Beautification committee and be a part of making our city look good! From cleaning up the MLK Greenway, planting trees in our city parks, to building a Gazebo and providing landscaping at Progress House.

    We are a hands on group, not afraid to get a little dirty.

    We meet the first Monday of each month at 4pm at The Rathskeller. Join us and join in! Who wouldn’t want a chance to spend more time with Norm Melzer?

    Contact Ann Gioe at akgioe@gmail.com