Elected as the 48th Mayor of Indianapolis in 2007, Gregory Ballard is committed to making Indy an even better place to live and work. Check out the Video! Under Mayor Ballard, Indy is promoting a culture of inclusiveness for business opportunities, economic growth and sustainability for minority, women, disabled and veteran business enterprises. The City is also being widely recognized as a national leader on issues such as energy, clean water, hunger and education innovation.
A diverse group of civic leaders, philanthropists and business executives are lending their support as Honorary Chairs of the Rotary-adopted 2014 Indy Do Day. Indy Do Day is a people-powered community day of service when the residents of Indianapolis take ownership of their neighborhoods and take care of their neighbors.
Additional 2014 Honorary Chairs include:
First Lady Winnie Ballard
Winnie Ballard volunteers as the chair and spokesperson for Indy’s Campaign for Financial Fitness (ICFF). In addition, she actively volunteers her time to other causes within Indianapolis, including arthritis, ovarian and breast cancer awareness, and minority- and women-owned business and diversity initiatives.
Frank Basile
A professional speaker, author, community volunteer, philanthropist and retired executive, Frank Basile has long been recognized for his volunteerism and support of performing arts organizations.
Tamika Catchings
Olympic Gold Medalist, WNBA All-Star and Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings launched Catch the Stars, a foundation designed to empower youth to achieve their dreams by providing goal-setting programs that promote literacy, fitness and mentoring, in 2004. She is a community leader that embraces being a positive role model by encouraging youth to be all they can be.
Molly Chavers
Molly Chavers is the executive director of IndyHub where she works with non-profits, for profit companies and community organizations to encourage young professional engagement across the city. Her civic and board involvement includes service with the United Way of Central Indiana, the Speak Easy, Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Tourism Tomorrow and Indianapolis Art Center.
Michael Huber
Currently the president and CEO of the Indy Chamber, Michael Huber remains active in the community serving on the board for organizations such as the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Charter School and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful.
Mickey Maurer
Mickey Maurer serves as chairman of the board at IBJ Corp. and The National Bank of Indianapolis and has a true passion for philanthropy. In 2001, he established “Mickey’s Camp,” a charitable endeavor that has raised more than $1 million for central Indiana charities.
Jim Walker
A true artist, Jim Walker is the founder and executive director of Big Car, a non-profit community creativity organization in Indianapolis that aims to bring art to people and people to art, sparking creativity in lives to transform communities. He works to boost urban livability using an engagement-based arts and design perspective.
“We are honored to have these prestigious individuals lending their support to this important initiative,” said Susie Harmless, executive director of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. “Because Indy Do Day is for everyone, we wanted a diverse group of people to help us reach the citizens of Indianapolis and inspire them to make a difference in our community.”
“Indianapolis is a great volunteer city and when a good idea comes along and people can get engaged, especially at a grassroots level like this, it always seems to work. We know how to put on big events and how to do big things,” said Mayor Greg Ballard at a kick-off event on May 6.
In the 2013 inaugural year, more than 15,000 individuals completed a community service project during Indy Do Day, making it the largest service mobilization in the city’s history even above Super Bowl XLVI.
* Face-Off Against the Presidents of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis! Wednesday, October 1 at the Triton Tap Room in Broadripple.