Author: Rotary Club of Indianapolis

  • December 13: Coffee and Conversation with Steve Campbell, Indianapolis Colts

     

     

     

     

    Join us for our series, Coffee and Conversation, where President John Mainella moderates Q&A and conversation with fascinating leaders in Indianapolis. Steve Campbell, Vice President of Communications for the Indianapolis Colts will be the guest of honor on December 13 at 8 a.m. during this intimate morning meeting designed for all Rotarians and guests to learn more about People of Action and topics of interest in our community. John and Steve will talk about his role with the Colts and the challenges and opportunities of working with and for an NFL team.

    This Coffee and Conversation will be located in the Colts Locker Room at Lucas Oil Stadium.

    Attendees must be registered in order to attend. Click here to register.  

     

  • October 24: Coffee and Conversation with Amy Waggoner, Salesforce

     

     

     

     

    Join us for our series, Coffee and Conversation, where President John Mainella moderates Q&A and conversation with fascinating leaders in Indianapolis. Amy Waggoner, Director, Midwest State & Local Government Affairs for Salesforce will be the guest of honor on October 24th at 8 a.m. during this intimate morning meeting designed for all Rotarians and guests to learn more about People of Action and topics of interest in our community. Amy will be sharing how tech companies in Indy and the midwest continue to influence public policy.

    This Coffee and Conversation will be located on Ohana Floor.  Located on the 47th floor of the 48-story Salesforce Tower, the Ohana floor is a stunning example of hospitality and goodwill.

    Attendees must be registered in order to attend. Click here to register.

  • Register Today for Offsite Program at Gleaners on September 25

    Register Today for Offsite Program at Gleaners on September 25

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is proud to celebrate the kick off of Indy Do Day at Gleaners Food Bank with Senator Richard Lugar!

    After a short program featuring Senator Lugar and a tree dedication service in honor of the Lugar family, Rotarians will select from one of three opportunities to volunteer at Gleaners- landscaping, building science kits with Teachers’ Treasures or making backsacks to curb kids’ weekend hunger. Rotarians, and all of their guests, are encouraged to stay a little longer if schedules allow. We look forward to serving Indy together!

    You MUST register for this lunch in advance.  Click here to register, or pay at an upcoming Tuesday lunch.

  • September 11: Dr. Lewis Ferebee, Superintendent, IPS

    The largest public school district in Indiana, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is an agile, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence built through individualized, relationship-based learning. Though they cover 80 square miles, employ over 5,000 people, and serve over 30,000 students, they remain committed to serving individual students with what they need. During a time when school funding has dropped, their graduation rates are going up. IPS is consistently creating ways to serve more families and set students up for long-term success. IPS has implemented strategies around recruiting more teachers, right-sizing central office, developing career pathways for graduates and leveraging resources creatively to address funding gaps.

    Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee began his work with Indianapolis Public Schools as Superintendent in 2013, after serving the previous three years as Chief of Staff for Durham Public Schools. Dr. Ferebee reduced to zero the number of schools in Durham designated by the state as “low performing.” Prior to this, the 22-year education veteran served as Regional Superintendent for Guilford County Schools in North Carolina where he also worked as an instructional improvement officer and school principal.

    The public is always welcome at Rotary. Our programs take place at the Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center and the cost is just $26 per person. It’s best to arrive by noon and know that we always conclude by 1:15.

  • October 3: 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off!

    October 3: 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off!

    ROTARY 5:31 CLUB/5th Annual Chili Cook-off: Wednesday, October 3rd at the Triton Tap Room, 915 Broad Ripple Avenue. Face-Off against other members of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis! Bring your best batch of chili and see how it stands-up to the chili made by other Indy Rotary Club members. Here are the rules! If you are not participating in the contest, PLEASE STILL COME AND BRING FRIENDS! So, like all 5:31 get-togethers, it will be hot, spicy and fun!

    Registration deadline: September 25th! For more information or to enter the contest, contact David Leonards: ieb@prodigy.net

    Reservations and punctuality not required! 5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular event get-togethers. They are a fun way to get to know folks outside of our regular Tuesday programs. We always meet at a new location somewhere in the city and it is never dull!

  • August 21: Bob Coy, CEO, 16 Tech

    August 21: Bob Coy, CEO, 16 Tech

    What is an Innovation District? It’s 16 Tech. It’s 60 acres of opportunity on the near west side of Indianapolis that is being purposefully built to ignite innovation across industry sectors. Bob Coy, president and CEO of the 16 Tech Community Corporation, will talk about how industry, nonprofit and civic leaders have come together to create a dynamic community for scientific research, technology innovation, entrepreneurial activity and talent attraction, with a focus on startups and corporations in the biosciences, tech and advanced engineering sectors. Bob will provide an update on progress, as well as preview several initiatives that are being developed to ensure access and opportunity for Marion County residents.

    As President, Coy leads the development of 16 Tech into a major hub for scientific research, technology innovation, entrepreneurial activity and talent development, retention and attraction. Prior to 16 Tech, Coy has held entrepreneurial and economic development leadership positions with public and private institutions over the past 32 years in Ohio, Missouri, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Coy earned a master’s degree from University of Notre Dame and a bachelor of arts degree from Pennsylvania State University.

    The public is always welcome at Rotary. Our programs take place at the Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center and the cost is just $26 per person. It’s best to arrive by noon and know that we always conclude by 1:15.

  • Coffee and Conversation with Dan Parker, Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works

     

     

     

     

    Sink holes. The Big Dig. Potholes. The Red Line.
    Construction. Construction. Construction

    What else will we discuss with Indy DPW Director, Dan Parker, during Coffee and Conversation?  Join us to find out.

    Coffee and Conversation with Dan Parker, Director, Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works
    Wednesday, August 29th, 8 a.m.
    CHA Companies at Union Station

    Registration on Eventbrite required!

     

  • August 7: Senator Todd Young

    August 7: Senator Todd Young

    On Tuesday, August 7, our club welcomes Senator Todd Young to provide a Washington update and more details about the Fair Shot Agenda, his new statewide initiative that aims to ensure every Hoosier has a fair shot at success.

    Senator Young currently serves on the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations; Health, Education, Labor & Pensions; Commerce, Science & Transportation; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

    A fifth-generation Hoosier, Todd grew up watching his parents work hard in order to support the family. Todd is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated with honors in 1995 and accepted a commission in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 2000, Todd was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps as a Captain. While serving in the Marines and working as a business consultant, Todd earned an MBA and his law degree.

    In 2010, he ran for Congress and served three terms representing Indiana’s 9th District. He was elected to the US Senate in 2016.

    The public is always welcome at Rotary. Our programs take place at the Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center and the cost is just $26 per person. It’s best to arrive by noon and know that we always conclude by 1:15.

  • July 31: Nick Jaworski, Owner, Circle Social Inc.

    July 31: Nick Jaworski, Owner, Circle Social Inc.

    The world of marketing has been turned on its head with the advent of digital data, tracking, and agile social media platforms. Phones, and the social media on them, have invaded our lives with the average person checking their phone over 150 times a day. Yet, few organizations have ever even understood marketing, much less the overflow of data, tools, and channels now available to them. This presentation explores marketing in today’s world, the digital transformation needed, and just how much of our every day lives have become company data points used for business purposes.

    Learn more about this on Tuesday, July 31 when we welcome Nick Jaworski, owner of Circle Social Inc, a digital marketing agency that specializes in helping recovery centers and other healthcare organizations connect with patients and their communities to grow their census. He has helped start and grow businesses across the world in Turkey, China, and the US. He has a particular passion for using data-driven decisions to drive people-centered strategies. When he’s not online, he can be found spending time with his favorite person in the whole world, his daughter.

  • Awards Presented at Celebration Dinner

    Awards Presented at Celebration Dinner

    On Tuesday, June 26th, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis hosted their Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser. During the program, Rotarians were recognized for their achievements and contributions to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Join us in congratulating the following award winners:

    Rotary Lifetime Achievement Award
    Thomas Lugar

    Excite Engage Evolve Presidential Awards
    David Leonards
    Lisa Rollings
    Greg Albright
    Tracey Danner-Odenwelder

    Emerging Leader Award
    Troy Hollings