Author: Rotary Club of Indianapolis

  • Salvation Army Bell Ringing

    Salvation Army Bell Ringing

    It is fast approaching that time of year – Salvation Army Bell Ringing!  Please sign up to “ring the bells” for the Salvation Army this year. It is a very long tradition with our Rotary Club.  And in recent years we have made it a competition with Kiwanis!!  It is no secret we would like to win this year.

    Please sign up on the Google sheet –  all are welcome to more than one time slot! We will ring the bells November 30, December 7, and December 14 at the entrance of Kroger at 71st & Binford Ave. Slots are for one hour 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.. The Salvation Army will drop off a Red Kettle at Noon and pick it up at 7:00 p.m.. Thanks in advance for your help! 

  • November 13 & 14: Veterans Day Activities

    Our History Committee is proud to be honoring our veterans in multiple ways on November 13th & 14th. We are humbly asking that you not only join us for one or both activities, but that you also share the invitation with any veterans or active military in your life. We will be hosting a social/networking event in partnership with INVets. INvets is a nonprofit organization founded by veterans that helps former service members transition to civilian life by connecting them with Indiana employers and providing career-building resources. This will be an extraordinary opportunity to reach our goals of connecting with more veterans who may become employees, business members, and/or Rotarians. 

    Secondly, we have put together an impactful lunch program to honor our Rotary veterans and hear from the esteemed Lt. General Carol Mutter. As a sign of respect, we are asking all our members and guests to wear patriotic colors for the lunch program. You won’t want to miss it! 


  • November 7: Cheryl McLaughlin

    November 7: Cheryl McLaughlin

    Join us Tuesday to hear from Cheryl McLaughlin an Education Consultant with School Organizational Solutions. Having a strong interest in ensuring that an equitable education is delivered to all students, Cheryl has worked for the past 20 years serving as an evaluator of the Indianapolis Mayor’s Authorized Charter Schools. There are now 46 Charter Schools authorized by the Mayor of Indianapolis. Cheryl will address what are Charter Schools. She will also offer a glimpse of some of the Mayor’s Charter Schools, their missions, and how they enrich the educational landscape, as well as how they are inspiring students to learn.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We plan to transition to a cashless registration later this fall. Lunch will be available starting at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.  

    To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. 

    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers: 
    +13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
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    You can also join us from a landline phone.
            +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    Upcoming Programs:
    November 14: Veterans Day Program with Lt. General Carol Mutter, USMC Retired
    November 21: Terri Lee, Director, Cradle Indy
    November 28: Dianna Boyce, VP, NBA All-Star 2024, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
  • October 31: Service Project with Pack Away Hunger

    October 31: Service Project with Pack Away Hunger

    Join us Tuesday for our Fifth Tuesday program, where we use our time together for community service. Abby Harlan the Executive Director with Pack Away Hunger will share about the organization and then we will get to work packing meals that will go to the people of Ukraine.

    Our service projects during our weekly programs are some of the most fun, with ample opportunities to network. Guests are always welcome to join in.  All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We plan to transition to a cashless registration later this fall. Lunch will be available starting at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.  

    To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. 

    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers: 
    +13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
    +19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)

    You can also join us from a landline phone.
            +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
            +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
         
    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    Upcoming Programs:
    November 7: Cheryl McLaughlin, School Organizational Solutions, LLC
    November 14: Veterans Day Program with Lt. General Carol Mutter, USMC Retired
    November 21: Terri Lee, Director, Cradle Indy
    November 28: Dianna Boyce, VP, NBA All-Star 2024, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
  • Volunteers Needed for Environment & Beautification Service Projects

    Volunteers Needed for Environment & Beautification Service Projects

    Join the Environment & Beautification Committee as they complete two ongoing service projects on Mass Ave. and at RecycleForce.

    RecycleForce: Saturday, October 28, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.  816 N. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis  The RecycleForce Project was initially planned for last spring but construction at their new facility was delayed. October 7 was the new date, but we ran into some barriers and were unable to complete the project. We will meet again on October 28 to wrap up this project.

    Bring shovel, gloves, and rake. And a kneeling pad, if you’d like.

    Mass Ave: Sunday, October 29, noon until possibly 6 p.m.  Intersection of Mass Ave, Michigan and New Jersey. The Mass Ave Cultural Arts District assembled an inspired program to beautify a section of Indianapolis that we now count as our “home.” (We meet at the Murat Shrine, in the heart of Mass Ave, after all.) Rotary volunteers have cleared the two flower beds we adopted, then mulched them. Now it’s time to finish the job by planting 379 plants chosen by a landscape architect. (210 are tiny “plugs.”) It will take a dozen volunteers to get this done.

    Bring shovel, gloves, rakes, broom, blower, drill with planting auger, wheelbarrow. And a kneeling pad, if you’d like.

    The Environment & Beautification Committee projects are funded by the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.

  • October 24: Autumn Bryant

    October 24: Autumn Bryant

    Join us Tuesday for a discussion about meaningful estate planning. Attorney Autumn Bryant will cover how to protect yourself and your loved ones all while leaving a legacy for your family and community. Autumn will cover the basics of estate planning, common pitfalls of estate plans, and goals that you can include in your own plan. She will also discuss different vehicles that can be utilized for charitable giving.

    Autumn is an Attorney and Counsellor At-Law with Randall & Bryant. She focuses her legal practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Business Formation and Maintenance, and Estate Administration. She is a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, the Indiana State Bar, and IndyBar Association. Autumn is also a proud member of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We plan to transition to a cashless registration later this fall. Lunch will be available starting at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.  

    To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. 

    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers: 
    +13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
    +19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)

    You can also join us from a landline phone.
            +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
            +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
         
    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    Upcoming Programs:
    October 31: Fifth Tuesday Service Project with Pack Away Hunger
    November 7: Cheryl McLaughlin, School Organizational Solutions, LLC
    November 14: Veterans Day Program with Lt. General Carol Mutter, USMC Retired
    November 21: Terri Lee, Director, Cradle Indy
    November 28: Dianna Boyce, VP, NBA All-Star 2024, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
  • Rotary District Awards

    Rotary District Awards

    This past weekend, the 2022-2023 You Are Appreciated Awards were presented during the Rotary District 6560 Fall Forum by Immediate Past District Governor Mekey McAllen. Congratulations to Indy Rotarians Tracey Danner-Odenwelder the “Richard Kendall Award for Service to Humanity” recipient and Stan Jacobs for “Rotarian of the Year.”

  • November 1: 5:31 Club

    Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.

    What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together.

    When: Wednesday, November 1 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: The Northside Social, 6525 N. College Ave., Broad Ripple

  • October 17: Mayor Joe Hogsett

    October 17: Mayor Joe Hogsett

    Join us Tuesday to hear from Joe Hogsett, the 49th Mayor of Indianapolis. Before taking office in 2016, Mayor Hogsett served as Indiana’s Secretary of State and United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. Mayor Hogsett’s focus is on preventing crime, protecting taxpayers, and creating opportunities for working families. He is also dedicated to investing Indianapolis’ resources back into our neighborhoods. A lifelong Hoosier, Mayor Hogsett has lived and worked in Indianapolis for more than 30 years. He earned his law degree and undergraduate degree from Indiana University. He received graduate degrees from Butler University and the Christian Theological Seminary. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We plan to transition to a cashless registration later this fall. Lunch will be available starting at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.  

    To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. 

    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers: 
    +13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
    +19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)

    You can also join us from a landline phone.
            +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
            +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
         
    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    Upcoming Programs:
    October 24: Autumn Bryant, Attorney & Counsellor at Law, Randall & Bryant
    October 31: Fifth Tuesday Service Project with Pack Away Hunger
    November 7: Cheryl McLaughlin, School Organizational Solutions, LLC
    November 14: Veterans Day Program
    November 21: Terri Lee, Director, Cradle Indy
    November 28: Dianna Boyce, VP, NBA All-Star 2024, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
  • October 10: Jefferson Shreve

    October 10: Jefferson Shreve

    Join us Tuesday to hear from the first of our two Indianapolis Mayoral Candidates for the upcoming November election. Jefferson Shreve will be joining us Tuesday and Mayor Joe Hogsett will be with us on October 17. 

    Jefferson Shreve is a proven leader with decades of business and civic experience. He graduated from Indiana University, with a B.A. in political science. He later earned his Masters at the University of London and his MBA from Purdue.

    He went on to start his first business just out of college. Over the next 30 years, Shreve grew his Storage Express business into the largest self-storage company headquartered in Indiana, encompassing more than 125 storage facilities across six states. In 2022, he sold the last big portion of his company to Extra Space Storage, an S&P 500 company. He now serves on the board of directors of that public company. He continues to own Storage Express Construction, which has developed over 50 high-quality storage facilities in the Midwest.

    Success with his business enabled Jefferson to invest time in causes about which he cares deeply, including Indiana University, local healthcare, IUPUI and the city of Indianapolis. He served on the board and as the National Chairman of the Indiana University Alumni Association from 2011-2016. He is an Executive Dean’s board member of IU’s College of Arts and Sciences and the IUPUI Chancellor’s Board. He serves on the board and executive committee of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

    Between 2013 and 2019, Shreve served twice on the Indianapolis City-County Council, representing council districts that included downtown and the south side. While on the council, he also served on the Police Staffing Commission. He additionally served as a commissioner on Indy’s Metropolitan Development Commission. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We plan to transition to a cashless registration later this fall. Lunch will be available starting at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.  

    To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. 

    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers: 
    +13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
    +19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)

    You can also join us from a landline phone.
            +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
            +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
         
    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    Upcoming Programs:
    October 17: Joe Hogsett, Mayor of Indianapolis
    October 24: Autumn Bryant, Attorney & Counsellor at Law, Randall & Bryant
    October 31: Fifth Tuesday Service Project with Pack Away Hunger