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  • May 5:31 Club: Hotel Tango Zionsville

    WHO: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.

    WHAT:  Strategically located on the north-side of Indianapolis, Hotel Tango Zionsville is a lively craft cocktail lounge for spirit lovers. This location has an industrial vibe, but still pays homage to our military background with each branch being represented in art, an honor wall for community members that have served, and a wall honoring our very own Hotel Tango service members.

    WHEN: Wednesday, May 5th, from 5:31 pm till 7:00 or 7:30 pm, or anytime in between.

    WHERE: 10615 Zionsville Road, Zionsville, Indiana 46077

    WHY: Fellowship, fun, and frivolity during our monthly social get-together.

    Masks and social distancing will be enforced for your safety.

  • 2021 Celebration Event & Fundraiser

    2021 Celebration Event & Fundraiser

    It’s time to celebrate the Power of One.

    Every year the Rotary Club of Indianapolis reflects on our impact over the prior year with a party!! 

    What to expect:

    • Camaraderie
    • Fun
    • Food
    • Silent auction* available online!
    • Reflections on our community impact, community beautification, world community service over the last year
    • Installation and celebration of our new president and board
    • Celebration of President Nick! 

    In-person Deets:
    June 29th, 2021
    Tinker House Events: 1101 E 16th Street, Indianapolis
    5:30 pm – cocktail hour
    6:30 pm – dinner served
    7:00 pm – program
    Cost: $60/per person – register at rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/

    After-party at Tinker Street Restaurant, 402 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis

    Check out photos from last year!

    *Please note: all contributions to this event (ticket price, silent auction, and virtual attendance donations) go to benefit the club. The club is not a 501(c)3 and thus gifts made are not tax deductible.

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    We hope you or your business will consider sponsoring the dinner. Multiple sponsorships are available if you’re interested in supporting your club in this way. 

    This fundraiser helps to support our club’s bottom line so we can provide better experiences for Rotarians as we learn about and support our community. Thank you for your consideration. 

    Contact the office at info@indyrotary.org if you’re interested in this opportunity or go to rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/ to reserve your sponsorship today.

  • May 27: Book Club – Canceled

    Unfortunately the book club originally scheduled for May 27 has been canceled. We hope to resume the book club later in the fall. Thanks for your understanding.

    Red Notice – A True Story of High Finance, Murder, And One Man’s Fight for Social Justice by Bill Browder

    A Thriller that provides true insight of what business and personal life (and death) is like inside modern Russia. {an estimated 13 hour read}

    WHEN: Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 6pm

    WHO: All Rotarians and Guests are welcome

    ZOOM DETAILS: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86941865111?pwd=UWl0ZExpZlI0Y2tzZU0vUlg5clBvUT09

    Meeting ID: 869 4186 5111
    Passcode: 774628
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  • April 22: Book Club

    Atomic Habits – An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear {Approx. a 5-hour read}

    No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

    WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6pm

    WHO: All Rotarians and Guests are welcome

    ZOOM DETAILS: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81401544594?pwd=aTlFVWpjb0M3MjVUYk1UMFREQ05kZz09

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  • 2021 Community Grants: Apply Online

    2021 Community Grants: Apply Online

    The 2021 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grant guidelines have been posted to our website. The Foundation intends to award two grants of $25,000 each and two grants of $10,000.

    The online grant application can be found here. Applications are due by June 21, 2021. Applicants must be 501(c)3 nonprofits who serve the charitable and educational needs of Central Indiana.

    You can find out more about the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation here.

  • April 3: Pack Away Hunger Service Opportunity

    April 3: Pack Away Hunger Service Opportunity

    Our club’s community service efforts continue on Saturday, April 3rd as we gather at Pack Away Hunger (PAH) to pack food for those who are food-insecure. Pack Away Hunger is located at 5230 Park Emerson Drive, Suite A on the city’s southeast side near I-465 and Emerson. Plan to work from 9am until 11 am. We are seeking 24 Rotarians and guests.

    The minimum age for participation is 5 years old, so you can make this a family project. And kids don’t just show up to watch adults work. PAH’s production lines are engineered so that kids can be genuine contributors. PAH is a great way to get youngsters started in volunteerism.

    PAH is paying close attention to COVID-19 protocols, requiring the use of masks and extending work areas to provide adequate social distancing.

    To register, go to  https://donate.packawayhunger.org/rotary21

    The raw materials for this food pack have been paid for from a Civic Entrepreneurship Grant from the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation, and the event has been organized by The Community Service Committee. To join this committee, contact Suzanne Marshall (suzmarshall4@aol.com) or Jennifer Hobbs (jenniferhobbs7868@gmail.com), Committee Co-Chairs.
  • Constitution & By-Law Revisions

    Constitution & By-Law Revisions

    March 5, 2021

    Last week, we announced that we will be revising the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Constitution and By-Laws. The Constitution and By-Laws have not been updated in over ten years. Over the past few months, the Club Officers and Board of Directors have worked with Club Constitution and By-Law Chair Charlie Meyer to update the documents. Charlie Meyer presented the proposed revisions at our weekly club meeting on March 2 and the proposed changes were distributed in the February 25 e-newsletter. Since then, we have received feedback on the revisions and suggestions for improvement. In an effort to be fair to all concerned we have decided to pause the voting on the revisions at this time.

    An updated version of the proposed Constitution and By-Law amendments can be viewed here: Constitution and By-Laws. The prior versions can be viewed here. Starting today through Tuesday, March 16 you have the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed Constitution & By-Law revisions. Below is the timeline for the review and approval of the Constitution and By-Laws. Please contact Charlie Meyer, Constitution and By-Law Committee Chair or President Nick Reich if you have any questions or concerns.

    Constitution & By-Law Revisions Timeline

    • Friday, March 5 – Proposed revisions to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Constitution and By-Laws are publicly made available
    • Friday, March 5 – Open comment period begins for the Constitution & By-Law revisions
    • Wednesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. – A Zoom call (details below) is available for anyone that would like to discuss the proposed revisions
    • Tuesday, March 16 – Open comment period ends for the Constitution & By-Law revisions
    • Tuesday, March 23 – The updated Constitution and By-Laws revisions are presented to the Club during our weekly program at 12:15 p.m., published and emailed to dues paying members.
    • Tuesday, April 6 – The proposed Constitution and By-Law revisions will be voted on during the weekly program at 12:15 p.m.

    Zoom Details

    Thank you in advance for participating in the process of revising the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Constitution and By-Laws.

    Yours in Rotary Service,
    Patrick Broccolo, Senior1Care
    Secretary, Rotary Club of Indianapolis

  • March 18: Book Club

    The Four Agreements, bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

    WHEN: Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6pm

    WHO: All Rotarians are welcome

    ZOOM DETAILS:

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    Meeting ID: 814 4223 2741

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  • March 5:31 Club

    Join us for a special St. Patrick’s Day 5:31 Club bonfire event hosted by Rotarian Stan Jacobs and his wife Marilyn.

    Location: 9008 Ironwood Ct, Indianapolis, IN
    Event Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021
    Start Time: 5:31 pm
    This will be an outdoor event.  Masks and social distancing will be enforced.

    All guests are encouraged to bring their own beverage of choice with snacks, water and ample seating provided by your host.

    There is plenty of parking available in a common area in front of the Jacobs’ home and in their driveway. There will also be directional signage.  Download our event flyer

    Please join us for this fun event! All members, and their guests are welcome. For planning purposes, we do ask that you RSVP to stanton.jacobs@gmail.com by March 10, 2021.

    Hope to see you there,

    Your Social Events Committee

  • March 4 & 11: Volunteer at Gleaners

    March 4 & 11: Volunteer at Gleaners

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis will assist Gleaners Food Bank with its mission of supplying food to the food-insecure through its on-site food pantry on both March 4th and March 11th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    Many of you have helped at Gleaners in the past by filling senior boxes, student back sacks, or by sorting donations. Unfortunately, because of COVID 19, those activities cannot be safely conducted and so are not open to volunteers at this time. But Gleaners does have one activity that is COVID-safe. Gleaners operates a pantry at its location on the southwest side and is asking for help loading food into cars on Thursdays.  At this time, 10 to 12 Rotarians are needed for each of the two dates above.

    In order to volunteer, use the online signup sheet at VolunteerHub by clicking on this link: https://gleaners.volunteerhub.com/lp/rotaryclubofindianapolis/  

    • For details about the work we’ll do, click on the “More” button or on the blue “Food Pantry – Evening Shift”. 
    • When signing up, be sure to select your chosen date first.
    • If you’d like additional information about using VolunteerHub, click here. 

    The deadline to signup for March 4th is February 25 and the deadline for March 11th is March 4.

    Won’t it be nice to work together again?