You are invited to celebrate the Senator Richard G. Lugar Monument Unveiling.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 am at Bicentennial Unity Plaza, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis.
Keynote Address by Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Doors open at 9 am – open seating. Complimentary parking at Virginia Avenue Garage.
Rotarian Tom Richardson and his wife, Sally, have graciously offered to host our next event. Limited soft drinks, mixers, beers, wines and spirits will be provided. BYOB to enjoy your beverage of choice.
Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary
When: Wednesday, August 14 starting at 5:31 pm (Rain Date August 21)
Where: 1220 Meadowbrook Drive, Indianapolis, 46240. Parking is very limited, carpooling recommended if possible.
The Community Service Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the 21st Annual Race Away From Domestic Violence. The Race will start and finish at the Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. Volunteers with assist at water stations and guide traffic on Saturday, August 10, from 7 am to 11 am. This event supports the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
To sign up, please register and specify that you are part of the Rotary group under the group name section. Please sign-up by July 31. Once you have registered, kindly email Stacey Batista so we know how many volunteers to expect. Your participation will make a significant difference, and we thank you in advance for your support.
The next Rotary Corporate Member Event will be hosted by Conner Insurance on Wednesday, July 24th, 7:30-9:00 am.
Our speaker will be Karen Mangia who is with The Engineered Innovation Group. Karen will be discussing how Hoosier business leaders can utilize AI technology to improve their systems, efficiencies, and business as a whole.
This event is for Rotary Club of Indianapolis Corporate Members or those interested in becoming a Corporate Member.
Please join us for a morning of good discussion, coffee, and light breakfast.
Register for the event on Eventbrite.
It’s time to celebrate! Every year the Rotary Club of Indianapolis reflects on our impact over the prior year with a celebration!
What to expect:
Event Info:
June 25th, 2024
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
5:30 pm – cocktail hour
6:30 pm – dinner & program
Cost: Early Bird $65/per person, $75/per person starting June 1 – register at rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/
Check out photos from last year!
*Please note: all contributions to this event (ticket price, silent auction, and sponsorships) go to benefit the club. The club is not a 501(c)3 and thus gifts made are not tax deductible.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We hope you or your business will consider sponsoring the dinner. Multiple sponsorships are available if you’re interested in supporting your club in this way.
This fundraiser helps to support our club’s bottom line so we can provide better experiences for Rotarians as we learn about and support our community. Thank you for your consideration.
Contact the office at info@indyrotary.org if you’re interested in this opportunity or go to rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/ to reserve your sponsorship today.
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is proud to announce that nominations for the Rotary Outstanding Achievement Recognition (ROAR) Award is open (formerly called Rotarian of the Year). Nominations for Rotarians in good standing who have demonstrated “Service Above Self” during his or her lifetime are being accepted. This award recognizes a life devoted to reflecting the Four Way Test, not just within the Club, but in their career and community life as well. This is considered a lifetime achievement award.
Completed nominations should be submitted no later than May 15, 2024, to Jamie Hanan via email or by completing the online form below.
Public announcement of the ROAR Award will occur on June 4, 2024, and the award will be presented at the 2024 Celebration Event scheduled for the evening of June 25, 2024.
Past Recipients:
2007: Marge Tarpley and Danny Danielson
2008: Dr. Tim Dudley
2009: Hugh Baker
2010: Bill Batt
2011: Bill Ervin
2012: Gene Busche
2013: Club celebrated 100th anniversary and named Rotarian of the Century: Senator Richard Lugar
2014: Paul Raikes
2015: Club celebrated retirement of Executive Director, Susie Harmless, and, therefore, no ROY named
2016: Judge Tom Fisher
2017: Elaine Bedel
2018: Tom Lugar
2019: Jeff Lake
2020: Kathy Cookerly and Bill Bubenzer
2021: Marie Koenig and Larry Brodnik
2022: Peggy Blackard and Norm Melzer
2023: David Leonards
The 2024 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grant guidelines have been posted. The Foundation intends to award three grants of $25,000 and two grants of $10,000.
The online grant application can be found here. Applications are due by June 19, 2024. Applicants must be 501(c)3 nonprofits who serve the charitable and educational needs of Central Indiana.
You can find out more about the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation here.
The Rotary Environment & Beautification Committee is looking for 6 volunteers to load and rake mulch from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturday, April 27. Please consider volunteering to help us mulch and beautify our two Mass Ave plots (close to our luncheon meeting site – The Murat Temple). Paid parking is available very close by. If interested, please contact Erik Johnson at: erikcajohnson@gmail.com or by calling him at 317-590-3204.