Over the month of November Rotarians brought boxes and bags of rice to our November Rotary luncheons as we worked to fill the Second Helpings pantry! By observing the “Power of a Dollar” (the cost of a box of rice), we collected 209 lbs of food! Second Helpings uses 105 lbs of rice each week as part of the 20,000 meals prepared! The Rotary effort will provide rice for 2 weeks of meals, nearly 80 organizations! Almost half of the organizations are children at Boys and Girls club, low income day care centers and after school programs. Also served are Wheeler Mission, Julian Center, Damien Center, other homeless shelters, senior centers or community gatherings. Second Helpings is a local nonprofit that prepares 4,000 meals per day for local families and local nonprofits to serve their clients.
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November 17, Past District Governor, Jim Graham
Jim Graham, Past District Governor of District 6560, will discuss the story of former Indy club member James Whitcomb Riley, what started Riley Children’s Hospital, Rotary’s connection to Polio pediatric care in Indianapolis and the story of the polio effort on going in Afghanistan and the Rotary Foundation’s assistance. His presentation will provide a fascinating back story for new members as well as a riveting update on Polio efforts for our more established members.
Brownsburg Rotarian, Jim Graham served as Past District Gov, 2007-2008, is a member of the Alumni/Alumni Development Team, a Polio Plus Advisor and sits on the Council of Past District Governors
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Nov 24, Dec. 1, Dec. 8 – Rotary Plea Tree on Tuesdays
Once again, we will be bringing out the Rotary for Riley Pleas Tree for collections! You can support the cause and the Family Life Center at Riley Hospital for Children by donating a new, unwrapped gift! Gifts will be collected at Rotary programs on Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8. You will help put smiles on the faces of those who won’t be able to spend the holidays at home.
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November 10, Charles Layton, Korean War POW / MIA
Meet Author Charles Layton, Escaped with Honor: A True Story of a Korean War POW / MIA
Charles Layton spent most of his life searching-for a place to belong and for peace from his past. During a tumultuous upbringing, his parents and sister either ignored him or made life miserable. Then he was drafted into the Army. In 1951, he and thirty-six other soldiers were captured during the Korean War. A daring escape led by Layton ended their seventeen weeks in captivity. Yet, his actions caused him decades of guilt. With heart-wrenching true stories in “Escaped with Honor,” Layton takes readers on a journey through his dismal childhood, adventurous teen years and agonizing war experiences. During his search for a place to belong, he also found the pathway to peace and faith.
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November 3, Greg Massa, Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Indianapolis Division
Greg Massa to speak on Violence in Indianapolis
Indianapolis has been listed in the top 100 most dangerous cities for the last three consecutive years. Next week, join Rotary as we welcome Greg Massa, the Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Indianapolis Division who will be accompanied by Intelligence Analyst Phil Kollath. Special Agent Massa and Analyst Kollath will be providing rich background on the challenges surrounding the very elements that give Indianapolis the “dangerous city” designation. They will provide detailed information on the Indianapolis murder rate, the herion and prescription pill issues as well as teen violence caused by Gangs. They will also highlight ways the FBI is working to solve these challenges through the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force and two of their initiatives used to combat violent crime – Operation S.A.F.E. and the recent gang takedown called Operation Smoke Show.
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November 4, 5:31 Club
Join us! It’s 5:31 at Yard House on November 4, 5:31 to 7:30pm. Yard House is at Circle Centre, 15 West Maryland Street
Whether it’s drinks after work or a 5:31 gathering with friends, Yard House has two Happy Hours for you to enjoy. Don’t forget to sink your teeth into late night’s signature bite, the Vampire Taco.
Just “show-up! Or, for more details contact the Rotary at 317-631-3733!
Reservations and punctuality not required! 5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular event get-togethers. 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!
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October 27, Greg McCauley, Link Space Science Institute
Greg McCauley, Executive Director, Link Space Science Institute
Chasing Pluto: The First Mission to the Last Planet
The Pluto program was recently featured at this summer’s Indiana State Fair in the Glass Barn. The $700 million NASA New Horizons mission launched in January 2006, was tasked with lifting the veil on a world that has remained mysterious since its 1930 discovery. Traveling 9 1/2 years and nearly 3.2 billion miles, it’s one of the most ambitions and historic NASA unmanned missions of exploration in history.Built as a private planetarium the Link Observatory at one time fell into the hands of a few amateur astronomers. Greg McCauley sat on the board of this group and saw a vision for the observatory that would both honor the trust and enlarge the capabilities of the program. The Link Observatory has launched an ambitious program backed up with a dedicated mission, staff and volunteers to ignite curiosity, learning, fun and new interest in how space science touches our every day lives among school children in central Indiana. Their ultimate aim is to impact a far wider region of the United States.
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November 3, 10, 17 – Collecting for Second Helpings
The Rotary new member class wants YOU to get involved! Bring a $1 or Bring a box of pasta or rice to our November Rotary luncheons as we work to fill their pantry. We will be collecting for Second Helpings at the following Tuesday programs: November 3, 10, 17. $1 will buy one pound of pasta or rice for Second Helpings. Second Helpings is a local nonprofit that prepares 4,000 meals per week for local families and local nonprofits to serve their clients.
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October 13, Blake Boldon, Executive Director of Monumental Marathon
In 2014 the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (IMM) was the 23rd largest marathon in the U.S. The 2015 edition on Saturday, November 7 promises to be the biggest yet. Beyond the annual event, the organization is dedicated to improving Central Indiana.
IMM Executive Director Blake Boldon will discuss how the IMM works to educate Indianapolis youth on the benefits of healthy living, proper nutrition and exercise. He’ll share details on the following:
- A youth fitness program, Monumental Kids Movement
- An employer-based wellness initiative, the Apex Monumental Challenge
- Donations exceeding $675,000, including $141,000 in 2015
- Exciting new developments
- Other community benefits