30 volunteers needed!
When: Saturday, February 11 th
9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Arrival time: 8:45 a.m. for sign in and instructions
Where: Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
3737 Waldemere Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Guidelines: No children under the age of 9 (1 adult per 5 youth); MUST wear closed-toe shoes; no food
or drink.
Please e-mail Matt Wilhelm to volunteer: matt@walkeragency.com or call him at (317) 759-9310 with any questions
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On December 12, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Board of Directors approved the following slate of officers to serve for the 16-17 Rotary year. Thanks to all who step up to serve in leadership!
President: Ramona Adams
President Elect: John Mainella
Vice President: Michael Schiele
Treasurer: Larry Brodnik
Secretary: Nick Reich
Sgt. at Arms: Marie Koenig
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is excited to welcome Jamie Stahl as the new member services coordinator for the Club.
She previously was the Development Officer for the Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing and has worked in fundraising and development for over seven years. She is an Indiana University graduate and has a master’s degree in public affairs with a concentration in nonprofit management. Jamie currently serves on the board of directors for the Joyful Sound community handbell choir and is the treasurer for the Southside Parents of Multiples organization.
Jamie and her twin boys, Evan and Liam, reside in Greenwood. Jamie will start in the office on December 5 and her email address will be jstahl@indyrotary.org; please show her a warm Rotary welcome!
Rotary Club of Indianapolis President, Sheila Carlson and Indianapolis Rotary Foundation President, Matt Will would like you to make a special holiday donation to the INDIANAPOLIS ROTARY (LOCAL) FOUNDATION FUND.
Check out last year’s promo video!
Each year, the Past Presidents of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis present a song for the enjoyment of the club. However… there are some that perhaps don’t see this tradition as quite as “enjoyable” as others. So, a spirited campaign has been developed to “Stop the Singing.” If the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation can raise $3,000 by December 9, the Past Presidents have agreed to forego this tradition and stop their singing! Your donation today goes toward this effort. Thank you for giving to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation and for your involvement with the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.
Rotary 5:31 Club will be at PLAT 99: MIXOLOGY LOUNGE/The Alexander Hotel: 333 S. Delaware Street, Indianapolis. Just us for fun, friendship and a kick-off to the holiday season!
Reservations and punctuality not required! 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!
Each year, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis goes up against the Kiwanis Club in a competition to see who can raise the most money during the Salvation Army bell ringing!
If you are interested in ringing the bell on December 1, 8 or 15 (conveniently located indoors at the Circle Center Mall), please contact Jennifer Hobbs at JenniferH@archbricktile.com
To ensure a victory against the Kiwanians, we also encourage members to make a donation to the Salvation Army to add to our total collection- checks can be
made out to the Salvation Army and dropped at the Rotary office.
Beloved Rotarian Fred Lesh, who had a personal passion for the bell ringing, passed away this year and we would love to make sure we capture the trophy in his honor this year!
The Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation.
The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving — Kellogg, Komen, and MacArthur, among others —are past honorees.
AFP’s committee of judges cited Rotary’s comprehensive campaign to eradicate polio as a major driver of the selection. They also mentioned that Rotary applies a methodical, purposeful approach to support a wide variety of causes, from providing clean water to educating the next generation of peace professionals.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the AFP, which gives us even more reason to celebrate during our Foundation’s centennial year,” says Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Kalyan Banerjee. “The continued strong support of Rotary members will help us keep our promise of a polio-free world for all children and enable the Foundation to carry out its mission of advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace. We look forward to another 100 years of Rotary members taking action to make communities better around the world.”
To make sure Rotary continues to improve conditions around the world the Rotary Club of Indianapolis’ TRF Committee has set ambitious TRF centennial-year goals.
Our Club’s goals are:
• $40,000 in contributions
• 150 donors
• 25 new donors
• 25 Rotary Direct donors
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eeweemakiki myaamiaki aacimakiki (talking about my Miami family): Telling Miami History Through Family
This presentation will focus upon how the histories of Miami families are integral to telling the broader history of the Miami Nation. Using oral histories, the Miami language, family photos and documents, and art and material culture, the presentation illustrates Miami conceptions of family and their integral ties to one another, the Miami homeland, and removed lands over time.
Scott Shoemaker is a citizen of the Miami Nation of Indiana and is of the Meshingomesia Band. Originally from Kokomo, Indiana, Shoemaker has been active in the revitalization of the Miami language and art of ribbonwork for over twenty years. He received his doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota in American Studies with a focus upon American Indian and Museum Studies. He has taught several courses in American Indian Studies and Museum Studies at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining the Eiteljorg Museum as the Thomas G. and Susan C. Hoback Curator of Native American Art, History, and Culture, Shoemaker was on the curatorial staff at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
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The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2016 Community Grants! Teacher’s Treasures and Child Advocates will receive $25,000 each and The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis and Operation: Job Ready Veterans will receive $10,000 each. For more information about these organizations, please visit our website at: www.indyrotary.org. Also, to donate to our Foundation, which helps to fund these important Community Grants, please give online at http://indyrotary.com/
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