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).
April 3rd, from 5:31 pm till 7:00 pm, or whenever you can be there.
8617 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250
No agenda, just the regular, monthly social get-together.
Free parking.
Regular 5:31-ers will be joined by members of the World Community Service Committee this month.
This is a sanctioned event for all March Mania Team Captains and members.
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.
Long time Rotarian and Past President of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis passes away…..
OCTOBER 11, 1940 ~ FEBRUARY 21, 2019
William “Bill” Douthit, 78, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born to Loren and Irene (French) Douthit on October 11, 1940 in Indianapolis.
A graduate of PS 84 Elementary School, Broad Ripple High School, and Hanover College, where he was a running back on the football team. He married Alice (Dashiell) on October 2, 1965. Bill was President and CEO of The George F. Cram Company, a family-owned business that made maps and world globes, where he worked for nearly 45 years. He was active at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, Indianapolis Rotary Club, Teacher’s Treasures, and Kids in Need. He was a dedicated and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a music lover with a wonderful baritone voice, and an avid, yet somewhat challenged golfer. For the last 20 years, he also loved spending the colder months in Marco Island, Florida.
Bill is survived by his wife, Alice Douthit; children, Jeffrey (Mindy) Douthit and Jennifer (Derek) Gerow; grandchildren, Will, Austin, Rylin, and Landon Douthit, and Nicholas and Audrey Gerow.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John “Jay” Douthit.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 25th at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville. Services with be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 26th at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St. in Noblesville, officiated by Pastor Dick Judson. There will be an additional hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be immediately following services at Hamilton Memorial Park, 4180 Westfield Road in Noblesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Teachers’ Treasurers, 1800 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201, www.teacherstreasures.org; or Noblesville First United Methodist Music Program, 2051 Monument Street, Noblesville, IN 46060, www.noblesvillefirst.com.
DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO:
Teachers’ Treasures
1800 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis IN 46201
Web: http://www.teacherstreasures.org
Noblesville First United Methodist Music Program
2051 Monument Street, Noblesville IN 46060
Web: http://www.noblesvillefirst.com
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.
Long time member of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis…
Leon Mordoh of Indianapolis, passed away on February 1, 2019 at the age of 82. Leon was born on July 30, 1936, the youngest of four sons of Lora and Mallah Mordoh. He was preceded in death by his brothers Geon and Sol Mordoh. Leon is survived by his brother Al and sister-in-law Sharlette Mordoh. He was a loving uncle to Laurie Rosenbloom (Stan), Linda Mordoh (Larry), Gil Mordoh, Cindy Davis (Jack), Esther Mauffray (Bill), Mel Mordoh (Ilana), Marlene Jacobs (Neil), Mark Mordoh and Leah Riter (Ken). He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Leon was the owner of HPS, retiring at the age of 80. He was a life member of Etz Chaim Sephardic Synagogue, a member of Rotary and Sertoma and was a worshipful master in the Masons. Leon was an avid golfer and past president of Broadmoor Country Club. He was extremely active in the Jewish community and enjoyed being chairman of Jewish Family Services. His generosity was known by many organizations and people.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Etz Chaim Synagogue or Jewish Family Services.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Laikin Auditorium of the Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260, burial will follow in Etz Chaim Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Friends may leave a message for the family or a memory of Leon by visiting www.arnmortuary.com.
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.
The Central Indiana Police Foundation (CIPF) was awarded one of four Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grants late in 2018. The money was designated to purchase items to make Trauma Medical Kits. These kits will be donated to Police Officers in the CIPF territory. Along with the kit, each officer will be trained on how to properly use the items in the kits to attend to those who have been injured and/or suffer gun shot wounds.
Monday, February 4th from 4:30-5:30, Rotarians and board members will come together to assemble the kits. The EMT Trainer will share the importance of these kits and share a story about a life that was saved because and officer had the kit.
Please email Lisa Rollings at lisa@cipf.foundation or text 317-771-1605 if you will attend. Children as young as 6 may attend.
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.
