Big thanks to Rotarian Bill Batt who had the winning bid on this beautiful hunk of cheddar artwork that was donated by the American Dairy Association of Indiana, carved by world renowned cheese carver Sarah Kaufmann and auctioned off by our own Matt Will at our state-fair themed lunch on August 8. All proceeds will benefit the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. Bill plans on sharing this unique creation with his Rotary friends. We think you’re mooooovelous, Bill!
Rotary offers members a variety of unique opportunities, but this might be the most unique of all! At our meeting on Tuesday, August 8, Sarah Kaufmann “The Cheese Lady” will be carving a familiar design into a block of cheese and you just might be able to take it home with you. That is, if you’re the highest bidder!
Auctioneer Matt Will will lead the fun and we look forward to raising a nice chunk of change for the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation! Don’t miss it!
Last week, the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Legacy Grant recipient, the Chin Community of Indiana (CCI), was the recipient of 200 back to school backpacks and supplies for distribution to families in need. The demand was so great, CCI ran out of backpacks before the distribution was scheduled to begin, leaving hundreds of students without school supplies.
Rotarian Jeff Lake, who chairs the Chin Support Committee, worked quickly to connect CCI with local nonprofit, and former Rotary Foundation of Indianapolis grant recipient, Teachers’ Treasures. CCI accepted 800 backpacks from Teachers’ Treasures, with 400 going directly to CCI families and another 400 being distributed to Perry Township Schools. On Monday, all 400 backpacks were distributed at CCI in less than an hour.
Lake’s quick action and using this Rotary connection allowed him to support CCI in a way that goes far beyond just giving a grant. “The Rotary Club is about building and connecting leaders through service. Jeff was able to leverage the networks we’ve created within Rotary to live out our motto, Service Above Self, so it is especially rewarding to see this success,” says Club President Ramona Adams.
Margaret Sheehan, Executive Director of Teachers’ Treasures was also happy to be part of this effort. “Teachers’ Treasures is thrilled to have been able to help with this urgent need. Our mission is to provide free supplies to teachers and their classrooms so students can access the tools they need to succeed academically,” Sheehan said. “Partnering with the Rotary Club of Indianapolis and the Chin Community of Indiana to get supplies to those students and classrooms is powerful. We are all focused on that student and school’s success.”
Join the Rotary 5:31 Club at Blind Owl Brewery on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Blind Owl Brewery is located at 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
We will be playing Bocce Ball, Corn Hole, and other lawn games
Reservations and punctuality not required! Show up any time between 5:31 PM and 7:00 PM. Optional trivia games will start after 7:00 PM
5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular event get-togethers. Just “show-up! Or, for more details contact the Rotary at 317-631-3733! 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!
Our club will NOT be meeting for lunch on June 27. Instead, we hope you’ve purchased your tickets for the Celebration Dinner, which will be a delightful opportunity to gather and celebrate the Rotary year that has been all about Stepping Up to Serve!
Attire for the evening is Business/ After Five
Registration Opens and Social Hour Begins: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program Begin: 6:30 p.m.
Location: http://thecranebay.com/ Crane Bay Event Center 551 West Merrill Street, Indianapolis, IN (near Lucas Oil Stadium)
Please note:
The July 5th 5:31 Club will be at Rick’s Cafe Boatyard, 4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN, on Eagle Creek Reservoir.
Reservations and punctuality not required! Show up any time between 5:31 PM and 7:00 PM.
5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular event get-togethers. Just “show-up! Or, for more details contact the Rotary at 317-631-3733! 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!
Join your fellow Rotarians at the Indiana Fever game (vs. the Washington Mystics) on Family Night, July 14 at 7:00. We’ll all be seated together, and your $22 gets you a Fever hat, a Pepsi, hot dog and chips, and a chance to shoot a free throw on the court after the game. It will be a fun time!
To reserve your seat(s), click here! The deadline is June 30 if you want to be sure to sit with other Rotarians.
Our city remains at the forefront of school innovation and education policy.
While this subject matter can become political, this special offsite Tuesday luncheon aims to create goodwill by providing basic information about the primary and secondary educational options currently available to families located in Indianapolis.
Panelists will include:
Peter Harding, Head of School, St. Richard’s Episcopal School
Tommy Reddicks, Principal, Paramount School of Excellence
IPS School Leader (invited, to be announced soon)
Moderator: Gordon Hendry, Member, Indiana State Board of Education
Registration and the cafeteria-themed lunch buffet will open at 11:30 with the bell ringing to signal the start of the program at 12:15. The program has a hard stop of 1:15. Please park in the north and south lots on campus and enter through the front doors of the school or the south entrance. Both entrances have green awnings with St. Richard’s on them.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Join the Rotary Value Club (RVC) and save on your weekly Rotary meeting meal cost during the 2017-2018 year. Enjoy lunch for only $17 a week. That’s a saving of $384 for the entire year!
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