Category: Health-Wellness

  • Rotary To Meet Virtually Through January 2021

    Out of an abundance of caution and to keep our members healthy and safe, our regular Tuesday meetings through January  will be conducted via Zoom. Zoom details below. If participating in a Rotary sponsored event we ask that you abide by the state and county guidelines.

    Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and grace as we continue to navigate this rapidly changing situation.

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  • Special Message

    A special message from President Nick Reich:

    I am excited to share our plans for restarting our in-person Rotary Club of Indianapolis luncheon meetings at Ivy Tech on Tuesday, September 1st.

    First and foremost, the well-being and safety of our members is our top priority and of paramount importance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have and will continue to monitor and comply with the recommendations/orders from Governor Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett.

    The responsibility to keep others healthy is one that we all share. If you are sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick, please do not attend in-person meetings.

    Outlined below is the process for resuming our in-person meetings:

    • Reservations and prepayment will be required and processed through Square no later than the Friday before the program.
    • Self-check questions will be posted on the registration page and near the entry of the building.
    • Box lunches with be available with disposable utensils or a lunch buffet served by MBP staff.
    • The Hospitality team will check-in members and guests.
    • There will be no 50/50.
    • There will be no gathering/loitering in the lobby.
    • Masks will be required.
    • Rotarians are asked to keep their name badge after wearing and not return them to the name badge containers.
    • The room will be set with rounds of 2 people per table.
    • Guests will be introduced from the podium and asked to stand when recognized instead of passing the microphone around.
    • Hand sanitizer will be available
    • All meetings will be broadcast on Facebook Live or Zoom and later posted on our YouTube Channel.
    • We encourage committees to continue meeting via Zoom.

    As we navigate through the restart of our meetings, I want to personally thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation so we can meet safely to share in the fellowship that we have all sorely missed in the past few months. I feel fortunate to be part of this strong and supportive organization during these challenging times and look forward to welcoming you back (from a distance) on September 1, 2020!

    If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me or any of the officers.

    Yours in Rotary Service,
    Nick Reich
    President, Rotary Club of Indianapolis

  • Rotary Meetings Cancelled Through March 31

    Message from President Michael Schiele

    Out of an abundance of caution and to keep our members healthy and safe, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis is cancelling our regular Tuesday meetings through March 31, 2020. We are also postponing any committee event that is scheduled between now and March 31, 2020. We did not make this decision lightly, and we have no documented cases of COVID-19. However, we wish to adhere to the community guidelines put forth by our governor and mayor.

    Our Four-Way Test asks us “is it fair to all concerned?” While many of us may feel healthy and want to interact socially, we must be mindful of our friends and family members whose health challenges may make them more vulnerable to COVID-19.

    In the meantime, here are a few ways we encourage Rotarians to continue to connect and create community as good stewards of our great club:

    1. Call, email, or text a Rotarian every day to check in on them and say hello.
    2. Use social media to spread a positive blurb about a Rotary Club of Indianapolis project or event.
    3. When we do gather again in a few weeks, be the first one there. We will be ready to see you and we will need your support!

    Look for more frequent communications from the club in the coming weeks. Thank you for your flexibility, patience and grace as we continue to navigate this rapidly-changing situation.

  • COVID-19 Virus Update

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis cares deeply about the health and well-being of our members. We continue to monitor the situation and are working with both Ivy Tech and MBP Catering to maintain the safe and sanitary environment that we use for our lunch meetings. MBP will be serving box lunches Tuesday. You will find extra hand sanitizer at our check-in, hospitality, and the lunch line.

    All meetings and events will continue as scheduled, unless otherwise informed.

    In the meantime, here are a few tips to help prevent the spread of any germs:
    1. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and anytime you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose.
    2. Cover your mouth or nose when you cough or sneeze with your arm.
    3. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.
    4. If you feel sick or are running a fever higher than 99 degrees, please do not come to an event.
    5. In lieu of shaking hands, fist- or elbow-bump or simply exchange a pleasant greeting without touching.
    6. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.
    7. Use hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol when hand washing is not readily available.

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    Thanks for helping us keep Rotarians healthy and safe! See you next Tuesday!

  • Healthier Rotarians…Healthier Community! Getting our Jingle on!

    The Health and Wellness Committee once again, brings fitness to Rotary!  We will be joining Indy Runners and the YMCA in a weekly run/walk every Wednesday at 6:00 pm, beginning September 16th. Details coming soon!  For a sneak peek go to http://www.indyrunners.org/view-content.aspx?sectionID=11  and check out details of Indy Runners activities.

    The weekly walk/runs will begin our journey towards participating as a team in the 27th Annual Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis on Saturday, December 12, 2015.  The event will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse beginning at 9am.   This will be our second year to participate as a team and want all Rotarians, friends and families to join us in support of the Arthritis Foundation.

     

  • April 21, Health Fair and Expo at Rotary!

    April 21, Health Fair and Expo at Rotary!

    The Health and Wellness Committee is excited to announce that the Indianapolis Rotary Club will have a Health and Wellness expo on High School Honors Day, April 21, 2015. Please join us for this first-ever Health and Wellness Expo at Rotary!

  • November 27, Rotary at the Drumstick Dash

    November 27, Rotary at the Drumstick Dash

    Do you like Drumsticks? Turkey? Running in Broadripple before consuming thousands of unhealthy calories only hours later? Then, the Annual Drumstick Dash may be for you!

    As we’ve done in the past, we are assembling a group of Rotarians and friends to walk (or run) in the Annual Drumstick Dash this year! We are not doing a “group” registration, so please register here, then let us know if you’re participating by contacting Greg Albright or Lucia Carter.

    Registration Deadlines

    • Online registration will close Monday, November 24 at 11:00 p.m.
    • Mail-in entry forms must be postmarked no later than Friday, November 21.
    • Fax deadline is Monday, November 24 at 11:00 p.m.