| Join us Tuesday to hear from Blake Jones the Co-Founder and President of West Fork Whiskey. West Fork Whiskey was founded in 2015, and they distill and produce craft whiskeys using ingredients that are entirely sourced in Indiana. Blake Jones earned his Bachelor of Science in Public Finance at Indiana University in Bloomington. Following undergrad, he received his Master of Business Administration from Butler University in 2017. He left the corporate banking world to start West Fork Whiskey with childhood friend, David McIntyre, and brother, Julian Jones, with the mission to create approachable, affordable craft whiskey while paying homage to Indiana’s rich distilling heritage. The brand’s award-winning products are now available in retail locations across 10 states with further plans to expand. West Fork recently broke ground on its next phase – a 35,000 square-foot agritourism facility in Westfield, Indiana. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Masks are required for those attending regardless of vaccination status. 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 |
Author: Rotary Club of Indianapolis
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October 19: Blake Jones
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2021 Chili Cook-Off Winner
Congratulations to Rotarian Marie Koenig who captured the 8th Annual Rotary Chili Cook-off win on Wednesday, October 6th at the Black Acre Brewing Bier Garden as part of our 5:31 Club.
Marie was awarded the Chili Cook-Off Traveling Trophy. Destiny Wells came in 2nd and Matt Burnett in 3rd. There were over 45 in attendance.
Check out our Facebook page for pictures of the event.
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October 12: Dr. James Madison
Join us Tuesday to hear from Dr. James Madison who will be joining us via Zoom. We will still be meeting at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center.
Dr. Madison is the Thomas and Kathryn Miller Professor Emeritus of History at Indiana University. An award-winning teacher, Jim has also taught at Hiroshima University in Japan and at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England. He is a trustee at the Indiana Historical Society and a was member of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission and served on the board with Indiana Humanities.
Jim is the author of several books, including Eli Lilly: A Life; Slinging Doughnuts for the Boys: An American Woman in World War II; Hoosiers: A New History of Indiana; and A Lynching in the Heartland: Race and Memory in America.
His new book is The Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland.
Jim was honored by the Indiana Historical Society in 2016 as an Indiana Living Legend. The Midwestern History Association recently honored him with the Frederick Jackson Turner Lifetime Achievement Award.All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Masks are required for those attending regardless of vaccination status. 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: 821795If 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 -
October 5: Victoria Lyras
Join us on October 5 to hear from Victoria Lyras the Founding Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Ballet, Inc.
A native of Athens, Greece, Ms. Lyras received her training at the New York City Ballet’s, School of American Ballet. While studying at the School of American Ballet from 1967-1976, she performed numerous roles with New York City Ballet.
At age 17, she was selected for the Pennsylvania Ballet where she rose through the ranks to soloist and principal roles. During her career, she toured and performed as a freelance guest artist and master teacher throughout the United States.
In 1996, she joined the professional staff of Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers in New York City where she directed the ballet program exclusively created for figure skaters. She later founded “Lyrical Designs,” her first business that designs and executes competitive skating dresses, tutus, ballet costumes and headpieces.
Ms. Lyras started the Indianapolis School of Ballet in August 2006 one year after Indy’s professional company declared bankruptcy. Ms. Lyras started the school with a dream to one day restore professional ballet to the Indianapolis community. A dream that became a goal and then a reality when in 2018 Indianapolis Ballet premiered its first professional season with dancers home grown and from around the country. Indianapolis Ballet joins the ranks of the Indiana Repertory Theatre and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra supporting professional artists who earn their living through their art, and add greatly to the quality of life in Indianapolis.
Join us as we uncover the building of this remarkable business “from below the ground up.”
All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Masks are required for those attending regardless of vaccination status. 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: 821795If 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 -
September 28: George Buss
Join us on Tuesday, September 28 to hear from George Buss the Vice President of Visitor Experience of the Bob Ross Experience.
Bob Ross inspired generations of viewers with his soft-spoken voice and a pallet knife. With its global reach, it’s hard to imagine that much of the beloved series, The Joy of Painting, was filmed in an unassuming television studio in Muncie, Indiana. From 1983 to 1988 Bob painted for the iconic series in the historic Lucius L. Ball home – now part of Minnetrista’s museum campus. Bob’s message of fearless creativity and his ability to reinterpret perceived mistakes as “happy little accidents” is something we want to see amplified in our world today.
Join us to learn more about the Bob Ross Experience and the museum’s recent expansion.
All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Masks are required for those attending regardless of vaccination status. 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: 821795If 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 -
Long Time Rotarian, Jim Stokes Passes Away
Paul James Stokes (Jim), Indianapolis, passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 8th. He was born October 2nd, 1925, to Paul James Stokes, Sr, and Helen (Braunecker) Stokes. He was a native Hoosier who enjoyed many retirement months at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Jim attended PS70 and graduated from Shortridge High School, Class of 1943, and from Antioch College in 1948. After college he spent his 35-year career at Lilly Varnish Company, later renamed Lilly Industrial Coatings, retiring as Vice President and Treasurer. Civic board commitments included the Indianapolis Day Nursery and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. He was an active member of the Indiana Board of Credit Management, and an officer of the National Credit Management Association.
Jim was a 60-year member of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (Tab), a deacon, elder, and elder trustee. On December 12, 1959, Jim married Mary Jeannine Grinslade at Tab and they were blessed with three sons: Paul (Anne), Charlton (Catherine), and John. Their beloved grandchildren include Lauren Stokes (Sal Chavez), P.J. Stokes IV, Elizabeth Moon (Micheal), Ryan Gertiser (Natalie), Reilly Stokes, Isabel Stokes; and great-grandchildren Olivia and Evan Elliott; and Kaedence, Easton and Lacey Gertiser; and beloved nieces Kathy Davis (Bill) and Christine Grinslade and families, all of whom mourn his passing.
Jim was a member of the Indianapolis Literary Club, Rotary Club of Indianapolis and Meridian Hills Country Club. Jim was a kind gentleman who appreciated a good book, funny jokes, a clever pun, and a great opera performance. A devotee of classical music, Jim was a season ticket holder of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for over 50 years.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in Jim’s honor; or a gift to the charity of your choice. The Stokes family wishes to thank Donna Chambly and Ann Travis for their exceptionally fine nursing skills and devoted care of Jim. Thanks also to the entire staff of AseraCare Hospice and Senior1Care.
Friends may call from 10am until 11am on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, 418 E. 34th Street, Indianapolis, where funeral services will immediately follow beginning at 11am. Burial will follow services in Crown Hill Cemetery.
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September 21: Indy Do Day Club Project
Indy Do Day is our club’s signature service project. We hope to inspire Indy residents to serve on September 24 and every day. Be part of the action during the Club’s own service project that will be held on Tuesday, September 21 to kick off Indy Do Day week. We’ll be packing meals with Pack Away Hunger. If you plan to join us, please check out Pack Away Hunger’s instructional video ahead of time.
Our service projects during lunch are some of the most fun, with ample opportunities to network – so don’t miss out!
There are still volunteer opportunities for your family, friends and colleagues to do on Indy Do Day! Visit beselflessindy.org/about to select a project to DO today.All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Masks are required for those attending regardless of vaccination status. 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 -
September 19: Environment & Beautification Service Project
Join us for the Environment & Beautification Committee’s Indy Do Day Service Project at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired on Sunday, September 19 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. You do not have to be a member of the committee to participate.
Volunteers will be clearing brush and some trees along the school’s property, removing a daylily bed and weeding one of the dorms.
Water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray will be provided. Please bring the following if you have it: chain saw, pole pruner, loppers, gloves, hoe, soil knife, weed digger and knee pads! Contact Marie Koenig at koenigmarie55@gmail.com or 317-509-0525 by Saturday, September 11 to participate.