Join the Social Committee for a UNIQUE Rotarian and Adult Family Event (18 years and older) – a tour of the Steel Dynamics plant on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Brownsburg. This FREE event begins at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 12 p.m. with FREE lunch! For more details and to register, please e-mail Jenny Conder at jconder@arthritis.org. Space is limited to the first 20 people. Ages 18 and above only. Not handicap accessible.
Author: Indy Rotary
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Dec 16, Time for Three
Registration Closed for this Event. On December 16, 2014 join ISO Artists-in-Residence Time for Three as they present selections from this year’s Yuletide Celebration with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Dubbed a “classically trained garage band,” Tf3 members Zach DePue, Nick Kendall and Ranaan Meyer perform many genres of music from Bach to Brahms to The Beatles and Katy Perry. Their award-winning residency with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra allows them to bring their unique style to audiences throughout central Indiana.
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Rev. Dr. Carver McGriff, Annual Veteran’s Day Program
PLAY the audio from this program:
Rotarian Kent Millard’s predecessor as pastor of Saint Luke’s United Methodist Church and an infantry veteran of the Normandy Invasion. Carver McGriff received a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He spoke to Rotary in 2004 and possibly in 1988.In 2003 Carver McGriff received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, from which he earned his Master of Divinity degree “With Distinction” in 1962. McGriff also received the Kidder Prize at Garrett, awarded to the best student preacher in the graduating class.
McGriff returned to Indiana to earn a degree in business administration from Butler University. In 1959, after ten years in the business sector, he entered Garrett Theological Seminary. Subsequently he served five years in an Indianapolis suburban church. He earned an MS at Christian Theological Seminary in 1965 and was recognized by that seminary in 1993 with their Distinguished Alumnus Award. In 1970 he received a Doctor of Divinity from Indiana Central University (now the University of Indianapolis).
He served as senior pastor at Saint Luke’s United Methodist Church from 1967 to 1993. After retiring, or rather changing careers, he became an author with at least eight books to his credit, including Making Sense of Normandy: A Young Man’s Journey of Faith and War (2007). He continues to be active through writing, teaching, and leading study groups.
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November 18 – Rotarian, Tonsing to be featured on No Limits
Indianapolis Rotarian Betty Tonsing wrote a book on patient safety that stemmed from her husband’s tragic illness following a hospital infection. Stand in the Way! Patient Advocates Speak Out. On Tuesday, November 18, Betty Tonsing will be on No Limits, hosted by John Krull (WFYI, broadcast at 1 PM on 90.1 FM). Also featured will Dr. David Orentlicher, a physician and an attorney who is a professor at IU School of Medicine specializing in health law and issues.
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Rotary International Foundation Month
November is Rotary International Foundation Month Worldwide. Your Rotary Club of Indianapolis Rotary International Foundation Committee has weekly announcements scheduled throughout the month of November. We hope you will participate and attend Tuesday programs in November.
Don’t miss our program on November 4! Floyd Lancia, Zone 30 Regional Foundation Coordinator will speak briefly. Tim Lee, State Regional Coordinator will also be in attendance. On November 14th, Past Indy Rotarian President and District Governor-Elect Mark Blade will speak on the Rotary International Foundation. On November 18th, Indy Rotarian Judge Tom Fisher will speak. And, on November 25 Indianapolis Indy Rotarian Bill Batt will speak. At each program, pledge cards will be made available and collected.
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November 27, Rotary at the Drumstick Dash
Do you like Drumsticks? Turkey? Running in Broadripple before consuming thousands of unhealthy calories only hours later? Then, the Annual Drumstick Dash may be for you!
As we’ve done in the past, we are assembling a group of Rotarians and friends to walk (or run) in the Annual Drumstick Dash this year! We are not doing a “group” registration, so please register here, then let us know if you’re participating by contacting Greg Albright or Lucia Carter.
Registration Deadlines
- Online registration will close Monday, November 24 at 11:00 p.m.
- Mail-in entry forms must be postmarked no later than Friday, November 21.
- Fax deadline is Monday, November 24 at 11:00 p.m.
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November 8, 2014: Unite and Ignite 5K Fun Run
The Lawrence Township School Foundation will proudly host its 2nd Annual Unite & Ignite 5k Run. Come out and support Lawrence Township Schools while encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle in our community. The event is open to people of all ages from beginners to experienced runners. Register now to participate in this healthy and fun activity for the whole family.
Thanks in part to a Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Civic Entrepreneur Grant, you are invited to volunteer (or participate) in the 2nd Annual Unite & Ignite 5k Run! Please contact Cori Corn for more information at ckorn@msdlt.k12.in.us. Or, download our flyer!
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Summary Report of Indy Do Day 2014
Indy Do Day was a big success in 2014 and has set the stage for an even better 2015 (October 1, 2 and 3). Below, are some of the highlights and recognition of the event, this year.
Committee Chairs
- Community, Arts & Cultural Organizations – Debbie Hyde
- Schools, Colleges & Universities – Hugh Baker
- Mission-based Organizations – Ralph Taylor
- Businesses/Corporate Community – Elaine Bedel
- Technology Committee – Matt Burnett & Greg Albright
- Marketing Committee – Christi Garcia
Honorary Chairs
- Greg Ballard, Mayor of Indianapolis
- Winnie Ballard, First Lady
- Frank Basile, Community Volunteer
- Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
- Molly Chavers, Indy Hub
- Michael Huber, Indy Chamber
- Mickey Maurer, IBJ Corp.
- Jim Walker, Big Car
KICK OFF EVENT – MAY 6!
Attended by Honorary Chairs, Committee Members, Rotarians and the community.BENEDICT INN PROJECT – Pre-Indy Do Day Event
- 25 volunteers
- Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
- FOX 59 coverageT
- Rotary Club of Indianapolis received the WIBC Neighbor to Neighbor Award
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES!
IndyVolved
Pride Festival
Corporate Challenge
Discover IndianapolisCIRCLING HUNGER FLASH MOB (September 3, 2014)
- Pre-Indy Do Day Event
- 100 volunteers
- Indiana Hunger Network
- Orr Fellows
- Pacers Bike Share
WHAT IT WAS! Three days of DOING GOOD!
- 18,003 volunteers
- 5,072,150 volunteer hours
- 314 participating organizations
NEWS TEAM! CO-HOSTS:
- Ramona Adams
- Don Steffy
ASSOCIATES:
- Katie Abernathy
- Greg Albright
- John Bragg
- Andrea Geiger
Indy Do Day News Team traveled nearly 500 miles around Indianapolis bringing you a total of 24 hours of Indy Do Day coverage.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS!
- Landscaping
- Cleaning
- Beautification
- Will Preparation
- Food Drives
- Blood Drives
- Fitness Assessments
- Music Therapy
- Repair/Maintenance
- Painting
CRAINE HOUSE – OUR PROJECT – ROTARIAN PARTICIPATION!
- American Cancer Society
- American Red Cross
- Arthritis Foundation
- AT&T
- Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
- Bath Junkie
- Bedel Financial Consulting, Inc.
- Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
- Borshoff
- Boy Scouts of America
- Butler University
- Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
- Christel House Academy West
- CICOA
- City Securities
- Crooked Creek CDC
- CruiseOne MJHarris & Crew
- Damar Services, Inc.
- Eli Lilly
- Emmis Communications
- FIDO
- Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
- Greenwalt CPA
- Habitat for Humanity
- HVAF of Indiana, Inc.
- Indianapolis Children’s Choir
- Indianapolis Indians
- Indpls Neighborhood Housing Partnership
- Indianapolis Zoo
- International Entertainment Bureau
- IPL
- IU Health
- IUPUI
- Ivy Tech
- Jameson Camp
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Junior Achievement
- Lilly Endowment
- Marian College
- Morning Light
- Paramount School of Excellence
- Peace Learning Center
- PNC
- RJE Business Interiors
- Rotary Club of Indianapolis
- Second Helpings
- Senior1Care
- Stewart Richardson & Associates
- Tangram
- The Salvation Army
- Volunteers of America of Indiana
- Wheeler Mission Ministries
Media Highlights
- Media impressions = 11,583,085
- Publicity value of $174,984
- More than 70 mentions in print, online, broadcast and radio
- PSAs ran on four local networks
- Interviews on WTHR, WISH and WFYI
- Amos Brown Show
- Red Shield Radio
- Hoosier Hometown Hero
- Indy’s Trusted Servant Radio
- Coverage on three front-pages of The Indianapolis Star within five weeks
- Feature story in the IBJ
- Mentions in multiple e-newsletters
- Indianapolis Star feature photo – one week after Indy Do Day
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS!
FACEBOOK
- 77 posts reaching 45,626 people
- 690 likes, 179% increase over 2013
TWITTER
- 850 tweets sent via @IndyDoDay, 548% increase over 2013
- 1,670,735 impressions via @IndyDoDay from April through October 2014, 150% increase over 2013
- 2 topics trended in the top 10 for Circling Hunger – #indydoday and #circlinghunger
- @IndyDoDay trended in the top 1-2 positions on Oct. 2
- 3 other topics trended in the top 10 on Oct. 2 – #IndyDoDay, #Indy and #WeAreLilly
In-kind Contributors – Total value of $39,250
- Borshoff, publicity and media relations
- Central Indiana Educational Service Center, PSA production
- Colored Threads, promotional items for co-chairs
- Indiana Sports Corporation, Corporate Challenge booth
- M. Nelson & Associates, post card printing
- MJ Schuetz Agency, Circling Hunger event insurance
- Ruth’s Chris Downtown, kick-off event food and gift cards
- Sun King Brewery, kick-off event beer
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Nov 5, 2014, 5:31 Club Meeting at 9 Irish Brothers, 575 Mass Ave
Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on November 5 as we visit 9 Irish Brothers at 575 Mass Ave. Stop by anytime between 5:31p-7p. Reservations and punctuality not required!
5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular event get-togethers. 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!
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Saturday, Oct. 4 – Jameson Camp Casino Night Fundraiser
Join Jameson Camp (Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Grant Recipient) for an evening of great fun and to support a great cause!
October 4, 2014, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
2001 Bridgeport Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46231GRAND Prizes Include:
4 one-day “Hopper” tickets good at all 4 theme parks –
Walt Disney World, FL;
Condo for 1 week at an RCI Resort;
Weekend getaway – Blue Chip Casino &;
so many silent auction gifts its mind-blowing!Tickets are $50 and include:
1 bag of playing chips – gaming by Broad Ripple Sertoma Club
Gourmet appetizers & desserts by Elite Catering
Adult beverages by Taxman Brewing
Musical entertainment by T-Bone DJ
Door Prizes!