Author: Rotary Club of Indianapolis

  • March 14: Robert Coons

    Join us Tuesday to hear from Robert Coons the President of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Rose-Hulman has numerous accolades including 24 straight years as US News and World Report’s #1 engineering college without a Ph.D. program, and top 1% of all US colleges for return on educational investment.

    Rob was unanimously appointed by the Board of Trustees of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as the 16th President on November 15th, 2018. Prior to this appointment he had served, since 2013, as Senior Vice-President and Chief Administrative Officer. Rob held a variety of finance and management-level positions since joining Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1989, including service as the Interim President of the Institute from April 2012 to April 2013. He was the recipient of the Rose-Hulman President’s Outstanding Service Award in 2010 and the Rose-Hulman Honor Alumni Award in 2013 as well as the 2013 Indiana University East Honor Alumni Award. In 2014 Coons received the Terre Haute Rotary Vocational Service Award.

    In the fall of 2022, Rob was appointed to the Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s Workforce Cabinet, formed to help strengthen Indiana’s economy by addressing current and future education and employment needs for residents and employees.

    In addition, He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI), as Chair of the ICI Investment Committee, as Vice-Chair of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Council of Presidents, and as a member of the Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU).

    Rob holds an MBA from Indiana State University, CPA licenses in Indiana and North Carolina, a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University, and is a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education Institute for Education Management Program. 

    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

    Save the Date for Our Upcoming Programs   March 21: Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch
    March 28: Chris Lewis, Executive Director, The Great American Songbook Foundation
    April 4: Tony Mason, President & CEO, Indiana Urban League
    April 11: Dr. Aleesia Johnson, Superintendent, IPS

  • Val Morris

    1. Name:  Val Morris   
    2. Employer (if applicable):  Community Health Network
    3. Year you first joined the Rotary Club of Indianapolis:  2021
    4. Total years in Rotary: less than two
    5. Other Rotary Clubs you have belonged to: None
    6. Committees on which you have served:  History Committee
    7. Offices held (i.e. committee chair or office in other Rotary Clubs): na
    8. Are you a Paul Harris Fellow or a member of the Second Century Society?  no
    9. What other community groups or organizations are you involved with? na
    10. Why do you want to be a Board Member? I have had the opportunity to learn a lot about the history of Rotary and look forward to help with the club’s continued growth.

  • Carrie Lahr

    1. Name:  Carrie Lahr
    2. Employer (if applicable):  Riley Children’s Health (@IU Health)
    3. Year you first joined the Rotary Club of Indianapolis:  2022
    4. Total years in Rotary: 6 months
    5. Other Rotary Clubs you have belonged to: None
    6. Committees on which you have served: None yet, but helping Mike Crowley with the 4 way test.
    7. Offices held (i.e. committee chair or office in other Rotary Clubs):
    8. Are you a Paul Harris Fellow or a member of the Second Century Society? No
    9. What other community groups or organizations are you involved with? Advisory Board Member of Playworks of Indiana
    10. Why do you want to be a Board Member? I am excited to work with President Elect Patrick in consideration for the Rotary connection of women and children. 

  • Jami Marsh

    1. Name:  Jami Marsh
    2. Employer (if applicable):  IU Health
    3. Year you first joined the Rotary Club of Indianapolis:  2008 as part of the Pacers corporate membership and then again in 2022.
    4. Total years in Rotary: Less than 3 years
    5. Other Rotary Clubs you have belonged to:  No other clubs
    6. Committees on which you have served:  No committees
    7. Offices held (i.e. committee chair or office in other Rotary Clubs): None
    8. Are you a Paul Harris Fellow or a member of the Second Century Society?  No
    9. What other community groups or organizations are you involved with?  Currently, I sit on the CHIP (Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention) board
    10. Why do you want to be a Board Member? I want to be of service and my dear friend Jenny Dexter is deeply invested in Rotary and I will always follow her lead!

  • Angela Cecil

    1. Name: Angela Cecil
    2. Employer (if applicable): BMO Harris Bank
    3. Year you first joined the Rotary Club of Indianapolis: 2009
    4. Total years in Rotary: 14
    5. Other Rotary Clubs you have belonged to: NA
    6. Committees on which you have served:  Membership
    7. Offices held (i.e. committee chair or office in other Rotary Clubs): None
    8. Are you a Paul Harris Fellow or a member of the Second Century Society?  I am a 2x Paul Harris Fellow
    9. What other community groups or organizations are you involved with? I currently serve on the Board of Ambassadors for the American Cancer Society.
    10. Why do you want to be a Board Member? I have loved being a member of this Club, and welcome an opportunity to be involved in the leadership and decision making for the future of our organization.    

  • Jim Patton

    1. Name:  Jim Patton
    2. Employer (if applicable):  Lifetime Financial Group of Indianapolis
    3. Year you first joined the Rotary Club of Indianapolis:  2021
    4. Total years in Rotary: 1 year, 4 months
    5. Other Rotary Clubs you have belonged to: None
    6. Committees on which you have served:  Membership
    7. Offices held (i.e. committee chair or office in other Rotary Clubs): None
    8. Are you a Paul Harris Fellow or a member of the Second Century Society?  No
    9. What other community groups or organizations are you involved with? Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce, BNI, Rainmakers, The Catalyst Program
    10. Why do you want to be a Board Member? I joined Rotary because I’ve seen the good work that Rotary Clubs do in their communities.  Being a boar member will allow me to impact the shape and direction of this club as it moves into the future in this world of changing demographics and cultural values.
  • March 7: Campaign Day

    March 7: Campaign Day

    Join us Tuesday for the Board of Directors Campaign Day. You will get to hear from the 2023-2025 Rotary Board of Director candidates and their vision for the club. Our Board of Directors helps set the tone, vision and even character of our club for years to come. Information about the candidates can be found at IndyRotary.com/leadership. Ballots will be sent after the program next week and will be due by 2 p.m. the following Tuesday, March 14.

    We will also be recognizing new members on Tuesday. Please join us in welcoming our newest members to the club. 

    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

    Save the Date for Our Upcoming Programs  
    March 14: Rob Coons, President, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
    March 21: Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch
    March 28: Chris Lewis, Executive Director, The Great American Songbook Foundation
    April 4: Tony Mason, President & CEO, Indiana Urban League

  • March 7: Business Networking – Post Lunch Punch

    Brought to you by the Business Networking Committee

    Capitalize on this opportunity to learn the businesses of your fellow Rotarians. Join us in the Murat’s Oasis Bar immediately following the Rotary program on the 1st Tuesday of the month.

  • February 28: IMPD Panel

    Join Rotary on Tuesday for a panel discussion with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers moderated by Rotarian Lisa Rollings with the Central Indiana Police Foundation.

    Deputy Chief Chris Bailey (second in command with IMPD), Deputy Chief Val Cunningham and Commander Lorenzo Lewis will join us. Topics of discussion will include our city and policing, policing as a society and officer wellness. Retired Officer JoAnn Moore will have a display of historical artifacts from IMPD/IPD that can be viewed before and after the program.

    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

    Save the Date for Our Upcoming Programs
    March 7: Board of Directors Campaign Day & New Member Recognition
    March 14: Rob Coons, President, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
    March 21: Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch
    March 28: Chris Lewis, Executive Director, The Great American Songbook Foundation
  • February 21: Special Networking Program

    February 21: Special Networking Program

    Join us Tuesday for a special program by the Business Networking Committee. In an effort to connect more Rotarians outside of Rotary and increase the value of membership we will be hosting a round of table networking. Seasoned Rotarians will serve as our table hosts to facilitate our discussions. This is a great opportunity to get to know other Rotarians on a more personal level. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect!

    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