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  • June 30: 2020 Celebration Event

    June 30: 2020 Celebration Event

    You’re invited to our celebration event, Tuesday, June 30, “Thriving Together: Opportunities to Connect!” It’s going to be different than in prior years, but we’re so excited to celebrate with you! We’ll have a Zoom celebration, Online Auction, and after party – all from the comfort of your home OR from a small watch party hosted by a fellow Rotarian.

    Schedule of events:

    5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
    Settle in and get comfy – either in your home or at a watch party location.

    6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
    The main event!
    Theme: “Thriving Together: Opportunities to Connect”
    Celebrate our accomplishments from the year, thank our leadership, swear in our new leaders.

    8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
    An extra helping!
    After Party with Vine Society (Additional Ticket Required)
    Participate in a guided tasting of three wines (delivered ahead of time to your home).

    Link to event page

  • June 10: 5:31 Club @ 6:02 P.M.

    Join us for a social distancing 5:31 starting at a special time of 6:02 p.m.
    WHO: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.

    WHAT: An informal meetup with Rotarians and friends. No agenda. Just fun and good conversations.

    WHEN: Wednesday, June 10 starting at 6:02 p.m.

    WHERE: Carolyn Shrall’s Driveway, 9543 Aberdare Drive, Indianapolis, 46250 (near 96th and Allisonville Road).

    NOTES: We will be social distancing. Please bring your own chair, mask, gloves, umbrella and food/drink of choice. Park in the visitor parking.

  • May 6: Virtual 5:31 Club

    Join us for our virtual 5:31 Club!

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

    WHAT: An informal meetup with Rotarians and friends. No agenda. Just fun and good conversations. Bring your own beverage.

    WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, from 5:31 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.

    WHERE: Zoom

    Join Zoom Meeting here

    Meeting ID: 817 6091 9633
    Password: 967569
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    Meeting ID: 817 6091 9633
    Password: 967569


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

  • May 2: Meeting with Rotary International Past President

    May 2: Meeting with Rotary International Past President

    You are cordially invited to hear Rotary International Past President Barry Rassin’s presentation about COVID-19 and Rotary. He recently retired after 37 years as President of Doctors Hospital Health System in the Bahamas.

    Subject: Barry Rassin, Past Rotary International President Joins Rotary 6560

    When: Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. EST

    Where: Zoom (Link can be found in your Thursday e-newsletter or contact the office at info@indyrotary.org for more information.)

  • April 25: Meeting with Rotary International President

    April 25: Meeting with Rotary International President

    Zoom Meeting with Rotary International President Mark Maloney

    Rotary District 6560 is hosting an unforgettable special event with Rotary International President Mark Maloney. The event will be a Zoom platform meeting April 25, 7:00 p.m., ET. President Mark will provide an update regarding Rotary today in light of the COVID-19 virus.

    You have been invited to attend an event…
    Subject: Rotary President Mark Maloney Gives Updates about ROTARY
    When: Saturday, April 25, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

    Zoom Meeting details in our weekly e-newsletter and on DACdb.


  • April 8: 5:31 Club

    Join us for our first virtual 5:31 Club!

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

    WHAT: An informal meetup with Rotarians and friends. No agenda. Just fun and good conversations. Bring your own beverage.

    WHEN: Wednesday, April 8, from 5:31 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.

    WHERE: Zoom

    https://zoom.us/j/910508723?pwd=bWUwdE5sdS9MMS9uSHNSSWNVWDQ2Zz09

    Meeting ID: 910 508 723
    Password: 269715

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    +19292056099,,910508723# US (New York)
    +13126266799,,910508723# US (Chicago)

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    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

    Meeting ID: 910 508 723

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

  • March 31: Special Online Networking Program

    A founding principle of Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy camaraderie and enlarge one’s circle of business and professional acquaintances. As the oldest service club in the world, Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the community’s owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy. Join us online on Tuesday, March 31 as we connect and create community. This is a great opportunity to get to know other Rotarians on a more personal level. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect!

    To join our online meeting starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/802282740. Registration is not required to join the meeting. If you’d like to join via your mobile phone or tablet you can download the free Zoom app.

    The meeting ID is 802 282 740.

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers:
    +13126266799,,802282740# US (Chicago)
    +19292056099,,802282740# 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)
    +1 253 215 8782 US
    +1 301 715 8592 US
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    Meeting ID: 802 282 740
    Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abV7RufTKj

    If you have questions about joining the meeting contact the office at info@indyrotary.org.

    We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces on Tuesday!

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    Not familiar with Zoom, check out this YouTube video to learn more about it

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis has acquired their own Zoom account. If you would like to have an online meeting setup for a committee or Rotary group meeting contact Jamie at least 48 hours before your meeting. Please continue to only meet online or by phone until notified.

  • Community Grant Deadline, June 22

    Community Grant Deadline, June 22

    The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is excited to offer Community Grants (two $25,000 and two $10,000) to four 501(c)3 nonprofits that serve Central Indiana. Applications are due by June 22, 2020 – all areas of focus are considered and encouraged to apply online.

    Go here to submit your application.

    #indianapolisrotaryfoundation

  • 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.

    Know the Symptoms of COVID-19

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