| Join us Tuesday for a special Memorial Day program organized by our History Committee. Jill Fewell the Executive Director of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans and Project Leader with Indiana Gold Star Families will speak. Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans honors, remembers and thanks men, women and their families who have served in the United States Armed Forces by paying tribute, showing gratitude and respect to all American troops. They honor and supports the families of fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, including those who died as a result of their military service. They also teach the next generation to show gratitude and respect those who have worn the uniform. 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/. 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 May 30: Fifth Tuesday Service Project with Teachers’ Treasurers June 6: Dr. Robert Shumaker, President & CEO, The Indianapolis Zoo June 13: Parveen Chand, North Region President, Ascension St. Vincent June 20: Gary Varvel, Editorial Cartoonist June 27: Celebration Event & Fundraiser at Tinker House Events (no lunch program) |
Author: Rotary Club of Indianapolis
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May 23: Jill Fewell
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May 16: Jim Morris
Join us Tuesday to hear from Jim Morris the President and CEO of Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity. Jim is in his 13th year leading Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity. He has a total of 32 years’ experience in both the profit and non-profit sectors. Jim has spent his last 24 years in the non-profit sector with direct experience in affordable housing, arts & culture, and comprehensive community & economic development.
Jim will speak with us about the current demand for affordable housing in Greater Indianapolis and the challenges to Indianapolis residents who are dealing with affordability struggles. He will also highlight the value that affordable home ownership can have on a family.
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/. 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
May 23: Memorial Day Program with Jill Fewell, Executive Director & Project Director, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans and Indiana Gold Star
May 30: Fifth Tuesday Service Project with Teachers’ Treasurers
June 6: Dr. Robert Shumaker, President & CEO, The Indianapolis Zoo
June 13: Parveen Chand, North Region President, Ascension St. Vincent
June 20: Gary Varvel, Editorial Cartoonist
June 27: Celebration Event & Fundraiser at Tinker House Events (no lunch program) -
June 7: 5:31 Club
Norm’s Backyard Arboretum Spectacular!
Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at the home of Norm and Lana Melzer on Wednesday, June 7 for drinks in their splendid garden.
Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.
What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together.
When: June 7, from 5:31 pm till 7:00 pm, or whenever you can be there. Rain date June 14.
Where: 7932 Springwater Court, Indianapolis, 46256 (The exit ramp from NB I-69 to 82nd St. is closed. Refer to specific map instructions on your navigation app.)
Note: Norm and Lana will provide basic soft drinks, mixers, beers, wines and spirits. BYOB to enjoy the beverage of choice.
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May 9: Joe Hale
As we prepare for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500, join us next week to hear from Joe Hale the President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. The IMS Museum is one of the world’s most iconic museums dedicated to automobiles and auto racing. It has been named one of USA Today’s Top Three Best Sports Attractions in the Country. Joe will speak about the history of the museum, current exhibits, and their strategic plan for future growth.
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/. 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
May 16: Jim Morris, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity
May 23: Memorial Day Program with Jill Fewell, Executive Director & Project Director, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans and Indiana Gold Star
May 30: Fifth Tuesday Service Project with Teachers’ Treasurers
June 6: Dr. Robert Shumaker, President & CEO, The Indianapolis Zoo -
May 2: Bob Kravitz
Join us Tuesday to hear from award-winning columnist Bob Kravitz. Bob is a 40-year veteran of sports journalism, having worked all over the country for newspapers, magazines, a TV station, and a sports website. He’s worked at Sports Illustrated, The Athletic, the Indy Star, the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, and other publications. Bob is also the Sports Journalist in Residence at Ball State University. Come prepared with your sports questions as Bob will allow extra time for Q&A.
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/. 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
May 9: Joe Hale, President, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
May 16: Jim Morris, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity
May 23: Memorial Day Program with Jill Fewell, Executive Director & Project Director, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans and Indiana Gold Star
May 30: Fifth Tuesday Service Project -
April 25: Augusta Read Thomas
Join us Tuesday to hear from Augusta Read Thomas a living composer. Learn about what goes into creating a brand-new piece of music and what her new work is about. The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir commissioned and will perform her piece “Toward A Secret Sky” on April 28 &29 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
The music of Augusta Read Thomas is nuanced, majestic, elegant, capricious, lyrical, and colorful — “it is boldly considered music that celebrates the sound of the instruments and reaffirms the vitality of orchestral music” (Philadelphia Inquirer).
A composer featured on a Grammy winning CD by Chanticleer and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Thomas’ impressive body of works “embodies unbridled passion and fierce poetry” (American Academy of Arts and Letters). The New Yorker magazine called her “a true virtuoso composer.” Championed by such luminaries as Barenboim, Rostropovich, Boulez, Eschenbach, Salonen, Maazel, Ozawa, and Knussen, she rose early to the top of her profession. The American Academy of Arts and Letters described Thomas as “one of the most recognizable and widely loved figures in American Music.”
She is a University Professor of Composition in Music and the College at The University of Chicago. Thomas was the longest-serving Mead Composer-in-Residence with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1997-2006). This residency culminated in the premiere of Astral Canticle, one of two finalists for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in Music.
Thomas won the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, among many other coveted awards. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Thomas was named the 2016 Chicagoan of the Year.
Tickets and information about the world premier of “Toward a Secret Sky” can be found at IndyChoir.org. Use promo code GUSTY23 for 30% off tickets. 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/. 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
May 2: Bob Kravitz, Sports Writer, The Athletic
May 9: Joe Hale, President, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
May 16: Jim Morris, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity -
2023 Celebration Event & Fundraiser
It’s time to celebrate! Every year the Rotary Club of Indianapolis reflects on our impact over the prior year with a celebration!
What to expect:
- Camaraderie
- Fun
- Food
- Silent auction
- Reflections on our community impact, community beautification, world community service over the last year
- Installation and celebration of our new president and board
- Celebration of President Jenny!
Event Info:
June 27th, 2023
Tinker House Events: 1101 E 16th Street, Indianapolis
5:30 pm – cocktail hour
6:30 pm – dinner served
7:00 pm – program
Cost: Early Bird $60/per person, $70/per person starting June 1 – register at rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/After Party following the program at Murat Oasis Lounge, 510 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis
Check out photos from last year!
*Please note: all contributions to this event (ticket price, silent auction, and sponsorships) go to benefit the club. The club is not a 501(c)3 and thus gifts made are not tax deductible.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We hope you or your business will consider sponsoring the dinner. Multiple sponsorships are available if you’re interested in supporting your club in this way.
This fundraiser helps to support our club’s bottom line so we can provide better experiences for Rotarians as we learn about and support our community. Thank you for your consideration.
Contact the office at info@indyrotary.org if you’re interested in this opportunity or go to rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/ to reserve your sponsorship today. -
May 3: 5:31 Club
Our next 5:31 Club event will be at the new
Location: 336 Delaware St., Suite D, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Date: Wednesday, May 3
Start Time: 5:31 p.m., but recommend to arrive earlier if possible
Other Info: Restaurant features discounted drinks with their “Whiskey Wednesday” promotion.
Located just north of the intersection of SOUTH and DELAWARE across the street from the Alexander Hotel. Public parking is available behind the restaurant, on the street, or parking garage across the street. All are welcome! -
Rotarians build planting beds for downtown preschoolers
Indianapolis Rotarians gathering on a beautiful, sunny April 15-Saturday for a fun work project building ten planting beds for children attending the Flanner House PreSchool on 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, northwest of downtown. Flanner House Minister of Agriculture Nicholas Selm and his staff prepped everything, so we could get to work early!
Rotarians Eric Miller and Erik Johnson, of the Indianapolis Rotary Environment and Beautification Committee, organized the project, and were joined in the morning work by Rotarians Luke Cathcart, Jeff Crane, Charles Meyer and his daughter, Allison, and Erin Weesner and husband, Ben. Funding was provided by the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.
The planting beds were put together in good time, and the team took on additional work weeding the preschool’s mulch-filled playground. A good time was had by all, but especially by Flanner House preschoolers who will enjoy their new planting beds for years to come.
The Indianapolis Rotary Club has done a number of projects for Flanner House over the years.