On Tuesday, March 12, 2019 the Rotary Club of Indianapolis elected eight members to serve on the Board of Directors for two years, beginning on July 1, 2019. We are pleased to welcome the following community leaders to serve our club in leadership positions.
During March, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis is hosting our March Membership Mania Tournament! We have planned special events to showcase the Best of Rotary during March. If you have been interested in ramping up your Rotary engagement, now is the time! Most events require advance registration, but are free to attend. Below are the links to our special events.
March 8
Indiana Historical Society Conservation Lab Presentation with the History Committee
Indiana Historical Society, 12 p.m. Lunch in the Stardust Cafe and 1 p.m. Presentation
Contact Phyllis Geeslin at phydster@comcast.net to register.
March 9
March Mania Meet Up
Informal coffee and conversation for current and/or prospective members of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis
Neidhammer Coffee Co, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Register here
March 13
Celebrity H-O-R-S-E Tournament
Join local personalities for this BIG fun networking and social event. Winner of the tournament will receive $500 for their favorite charity.
Hinkle Fieldhouse, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Register here
March 16
Classroom Makeover Project
The 2019 Classroom Makeover top prize for the Indianapolis Teaching Fellows was awarded to Jennifer Elmore with KIPP Indy Unite. Join us to help makeover Jennifer’s classroom.
KIPP Indy Unite, 1740 E 30th Street, Indianapolis
Contact Greg Albright at galbright@marian.edu to participate.
March 21
Volunteer at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, 3737 Waldemere Ave., 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Register here by March 18 to participate.
March 22
NCAA Bracket Party
Join friends and guests in a private room at Scotty’s Dawghouse to watch NCAA basketball. Beverages, food, basketball and Rotarians!
Scotty’s Dawghouse, 4702 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Register here
March 23
Teach for America Classroom Makeover Project
The 2019 Teach for America Classroom Makeover top prize was awarded to JaVaughn Hardaway with Longfellow Middle School. Join us to help makeover JaVaughn’s classroom.
Longfellow Middle School, 510 Laurel Street, Indianapolis
Contact Greg Albright at galbright@marian.edu to participate.
March 23
Indy Animal Care Services Volunteer Opportunity
Help spruce up the exterior of Indy Animal Care Services.
Indy Animal Care Services, 2600 S. Harding Street, Indianapolis, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact Marie Koenig koenigmarie55@gmail.com
March 27
Coffee & Conversation at the Colts Complex
This is a rare, behind the scenes access to our very own Indianapolis Colts complex. Our speaker will be Stephanie Pemberton, Vice President of Marketing for the Indianapolis Colts.
Colts Complex, 7001 W 56th Street, Indianapolis, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Register here
March 27
Live After Five
Live After Five is an interactive young professionals networking event where Indy connects! On Air Personalities from Hot96.3, RadioNOW100.9 and La Grande 105.1 will be in the mix and broadcasting live on location. There will guest speaker to give career advice in different areas. We will be collecting donations of toiletries for Dove Recovery House.
Gavel, 902 Virginia Avenue, Suite 102, Indianapolis, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Register here M
April 3
5:31 Club at Ale Emporium
Join Rotary friends and guests at The Ale Emporium for fun, frivolity, conversation, beverages (over 200 domestic and imported beers) and food (home of Honest Pizza and famous Hermanaki Wings).
Ale Emporium, 8617 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, 5:31 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Register here
Back in November, a Nominating Committee made up of almost 20 tenured & engaged Rotarians met to discuss who they think would make good board members. From this list of possible board members, individuals were contacted and asked if they wanted to run for the board- 14 members said yes, eight will be elected to represent Rotary on the Board of Directors.
Those 14 people running for the Board of Directors have been divided up into two teams- the “Hubs” and “Spokes.” (A play on the Rotary gear that is our logo.) Each team will present for 15 minutes on Tuesday, March 5 to showcase candidates. For more information about candidates, please click here.
Any Rotarian who is current on their dues can vote for up to 8 board members on March 12. Absentee (email) ballots will be available beginning on March 5 as well. (instructions forthcoming on that- watch your email inboxes.) You DO NOT have to vote strictly along “Hubs” and “Spokes” lines- you can pick and choose any eight individuals from the list of 14.
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis Coffee and Conversation series gives you a chance to hear from a fascinating person in a cool location. February’s Coffee and Conversation is being hosted by First Lady of Indiana Janet Holcomb in the Governor’s Mansion on February 28 at 8 a.m.! Join us as we spend an hour chatting with the First Lady and learning more about her love of horses, fine arts, and much more. We’ve been told that First Dog Henry might even make an appearance.
Attendees must be registered in order to attend. Click here to register.
Dr.
Lynda Bonewald is an internationally recognized scientific and academic leader
in bone research and is the founding director of the Indiana Center for
Musculoskeletal Health at Indiana University School of Medicine. She has
developed a 10-year strategic plan for the Center to advance musculoskeletal
research leading to improved treatment of patients with musculoskeletal
diseases and disorders.
Dr. Bonewald received her doctorate in immunology/microbiology from the Medical
University of South Carolina. She has served as president of the Association of
Biomolecular Resource Facilities and president of the American Society for Bone
and Mineral Research. Dr. Bonewald has been chair and scientific councilor for
the National Institute of Dental Craniofacial Research intramural program at
the National Institutes of Health, and has served on Council for the National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases at the National
Institutes of Health.
Dr. Bonewald’s presentation will provide an overview of some of the most
exciting musculoskeletal research happening right here in Indianapolis and a
few things to come, thanks to the efforts of scientists affiliated with the new
Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health. She will also describe a few easy
changes you can make to improve your own musculoskeletal health and why it
matters.
All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary
and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15
p.m. See you there!
Bring Guests : Help Your Club
Join us for a special Rotary Guest Day as we welcome WRTV6’s Emmy Award-winning RAFAEL SANCHEZ.
He’s an investigative reporter, a motivational speaker, and he’s involved and invested in the community—Rafael Sanchez makes a difference in Indianapolis. Help us welcome him back to Rotary on February 12 by bringing a guest. This will be one of the most entertaining and informative programs of 2019. Help us show why we are THE best membership club in Indianapolis.
Please complete the form below by Thursday, February 7 if you plan on bringing a guest. Registration is not required, but appreciated.
In December, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Board of Directors met to elect new officers for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Jenny Dexter was elected to serve as Secretary of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Dexter is the Director of Business Development at Matchbook Creative and has extensive experience in the areas of brand, marketing and communication strategy. Dexter recently served as Co Chair of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis’ Indy Do Day initiative in 2017 and 2018 and currently leads as Chair of the Indiana Board of Directors for Playworks Indiana. As Secretary, Jenny will eventually rise to serve as President of the Club in 2021-22. Until then, she’ll serve in various roles on the Executive Committee and continue to support the Club on strategic, growth and operational fronts.
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is also proud to announce that Norm Melzer was elected as Sergeant of Arms. Melzer retired from Priority Press, where his primary responsibilities included quality management and account management. Melzer will bring strong skills of organization and process improvement during his tenure as Sergeant at Arms and we look forward to seeing him serve at Tuesday meetings each week.
The Rotary Foundation of Indianapolis is a private, stand-alone corporation that serves as the primary community charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.
Annual contributions to the Foundation are added to an eternal endowment fund and allocated income from that fund is utilized to support grants for charitable and educational purposes, primarily in the Indianapolis and Central Indiana areas. Download the 2018 Annual Report.
Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Announces
Community Grant Recipients
$70,000 in funding distributed to four Indianapolis nonprofits
Indianapolis, IN (December 4, 2018): The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation awards annual Community Grants through a competitive application and review process. The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018-19 Community Grants.
• WFYI Public Media will receive $25,000 to fund a recurring, interactive program at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center that will feature the “Eva” documentary, a half-hour discussion and an interactive exhibit. The “Eva” documentary brings difficult topics to the forefront as it features the life journey of Eva Mozes Kor, Holocaust survivor.
• Fight for Life Foundation will receive $25,000 to expand the Building Dreams program to serve an additional 1,500 vulnerable students at five K-8 schools within the Indianapolis Public Schools boundaries. The program works to overcome trauma and build social-emotional competencies.
• Dove Recovery House will receive $10,000 to support “Steps to Success,” a community outreach and housing initiative to expand programming for women who are taking the first step toward recovery, financial stability and securing safe, affordable housing. In addition to two years of support at the House, participants also receive a rental subsidy towards permanent housing.
• Central Indiana Police Foundation will receive $10,000 to equip 110 local police officers with Trauma Kits that provide training and tools to help address immediate needs of those who are injured during a first response call. With the Kits, police officers can provide life saving treatment until ambulatory services arrive.
“We had over 100 applications submitted this year. The number of applicants highlights the incredible needs and services provided throughout Central Indiana,” says Indianapolis Rotary Foundation President Bill Bubenzer. “We appreciate the hard work of all those who submitted applications and are confident that our Community Grant recipients will use their funding to make a significant community impact.”
The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is a private, stand-alone corporation that serves as the community charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Each year, the Foundation generously donates almost $200,000 annually to projects and organizations in the Central Indiana Area that promote the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”
With almost 300 members, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis is one of the largest and most active Rotary Clubs in the world. Founded in 1913, the club has compiled an extensive record as one the leading supporters and contributors to the quality of life in Indianapolis. For further information about the Rotary Club of Indianapolis, visit www.indyrotary.org.
Riley Trim-a-Tree
Please join us at the 2018 Riley Trim-a-Tree on Thursday, December 6th, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. as we join with Riley children and their parents to make Christmas ornaments and decorate the Christmas tree in the lobby at Riley Children’s Health. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Matt Wilhelm at matt@walkeragency.com or 317-759-9310. We are seeking 15 volunteers for this fun event!
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
The bells will be ringing again for the Salvation Army. This year as we celebrate the Holiday Season, we can bring a little joy into many families by collecting monies in the Red Kettles. Please participate for 1 hour, with another Rotarian on November 29th , December 6th or 13th from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.. We are in the downtown Mall Parking Garage Level (all location info will be sent to you) as always and are a delight to many shoppers and small children! Please see or contact Stacey Robinson or Jennifer Hobbs (or any Community Service Committee member) to be sent the Google Doc sign-up sheet. It is easy and the giving is so meaningful!
Riley Plea Tree
November 27th kicks off our annual gift drive for Riley Hospital. Look for the Riley Plea Tree at our regular Tuesday luncheons on November 27th, December 4th and December 11th. The gifts we provide are much needed and so appreciated by Riley patients and families, and are distributed directly to patient rooms by the Riley Cheer Guild. More information to come soon and we hope you include this as part of your giving this holiday season.