Category: Member Engagement

  • April 22: Book Club

    Atomic Habits – An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear {Approx. a 5-hour read}

    No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

    WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6pm

    WHO: All Rotarians and Guests are welcome

    ZOOM DETAILS: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81401544594?pwd=aTlFVWpjb0M3MjVUYk1UMFREQ05kZz09

    Meeting ID: 814 0154 4594
    Passcode: 363275
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  • April 3: Pack Away Hunger Service Opportunity

    April 3: Pack Away Hunger Service Opportunity

    Our club’s community service efforts continue on Saturday, April 3rd as we gather at Pack Away Hunger (PAH) to pack food for those who are food-insecure. Pack Away Hunger is located at 5230 Park Emerson Drive, Suite A on the city’s southeast side near I-465 and Emerson. Plan to work from 9am until 11 am. We are seeking 24 Rotarians and guests.

    The minimum age for participation is 5 years old, so you can make this a family project. And kids don’t just show up to watch adults work. PAH’s production lines are engineered so that kids can be genuine contributors. PAH is a great way to get youngsters started in volunteerism.

    PAH is paying close attention to COVID-19 protocols, requiring the use of masks and extending work areas to provide adequate social distancing.

    To register, go to  https://donate.packawayhunger.org/rotary21

    The raw materials for this food pack have been paid for from a Civic Entrepreneurship Grant from the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation, and the event has been organized by The Community Service Committee. To join this committee, contact Suzanne Marshall (suzmarshall4@aol.com) or Jennifer Hobbs (jenniferhobbs7868@gmail.com), Committee Co-Chairs.
  • Constitution & By-Law Revisions

    Constitution & By-Law Revisions

    March 5, 2021

    Last week, we announced that we will be revising the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Constitution and By-Laws. The Constitution and By-Laws have not been updated in over ten years. Over the past few months, the Club Officers and Board of Directors have worked with Club Constitution and By-Law Chair Charlie Meyer to update the documents. Charlie Meyer presented the proposed revisions at our weekly club meeting on March 2 and the proposed changes were distributed in the February 25 e-newsletter. Since then, we have received feedback on the revisions and suggestions for improvement. In an effort to be fair to all concerned we have decided to pause the voting on the revisions at this time.

    An updated version of the proposed Constitution and By-Law amendments can be viewed here: Constitution and By-Laws. The prior versions can be viewed here. Starting today through Tuesday, March 16 you have the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed Constitution & By-Law revisions. Below is the timeline for the review and approval of the Constitution and By-Laws. Please contact Charlie Meyer, Constitution and By-Law Committee Chair or President Nick Reich if you have any questions or concerns.

    Constitution & By-Law Revisions Timeline

    • Friday, March 5 – Proposed revisions to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Constitution and By-Laws are publicly made available
    • Friday, March 5 – Open comment period begins for the Constitution & By-Law revisions
    • Wednesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. – A Zoom call (details below) is available for anyone that would like to discuss the proposed revisions
    • Tuesday, March 16 – Open comment period ends for the Constitution & By-Law revisions
    • Tuesday, March 23 – The updated Constitution and By-Laws revisions are presented to the Club during our weekly program at 12:15 p.m., published and emailed to dues paying members.
    • Tuesday, April 6 – The proposed Constitution and By-Law revisions will be voted on during the weekly program at 12:15 p.m.

    Zoom Details

    Thank you in advance for participating in the process of revising the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Constitution and By-Laws.

    Yours in Rotary Service,
    Patrick Broccolo, Senior1Care
    Secretary, Rotary Club of Indianapolis

  • March 4 & 11: Volunteer at Gleaners

    March 4 & 11: Volunteer at Gleaners

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis will assist Gleaners Food Bank with its mission of supplying food to the food-insecure through its on-site food pantry on both March 4th and March 11th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    Many of you have helped at Gleaners in the past by filling senior boxes, student back sacks, or by sorting donations. Unfortunately, because of COVID 19, those activities cannot be safely conducted and so are not open to volunteers at this time. But Gleaners does have one activity that is COVID-safe. Gleaners operates a pantry at its location on the southwest side and is asking for help loading food into cars on Thursdays.  At this time, 10 to 12 Rotarians are needed for each of the two dates above.

    In order to volunteer, use the online signup sheet at VolunteerHub by clicking on this link: https://gleaners.volunteerhub.com/lp/rotaryclubofindianapolis/  

    • For details about the work we’ll do, click on the “More” button or on the blue “Food Pantry – Evening Shift”. 
    • When signing up, be sure to select your chosen date first.
    • If you’d like additional information about using VolunteerHub, click here. 

    The deadline to signup for March 4th is February 25 and the deadline for March 11th is March 4.

    Won’t it be nice to work together again?

  • January Book Discussion

    Join in the next Book Discussion on “The Power of One” by Bryce Courtenay. Ian McIntosh the director of international partnerships and an adjunct professor of anthropology at the IU School of Liberal Arts will lead the discussion on Thursday, January 28 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. All are invited to join us for the discussion.

    In 1939, as Hitler casts his enormous, cruel shadow across the world, the seeds of apartheid take root in South Africa. There, a boy called Peekay is born. His childhood is marked by humiliation and abandonment, yet he vows to survive and conceives heroic dreams, which are nothing compared to what life actually has in store for him. He embarks on an epic journey through a land of tribal superstition and modern prejudice where he will learn the power of words, the power to transform lives and the power of one.


    NOTE: There are several different book covers for this book. Please ensure you are selecting the book for adult reading.

    Join Zoom Meeting
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    Passcode: 536668

  • February 5:31 and Membership Event

    Keeping it safe and fun, while COVID Compliant

    Please invite a prospective member and join us for a special New Member Event…Zoom Style!

    WHEN: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 5:31pm

    WHO: All Rotarians and bring a prospective new member that joins and earn 250 Paul Harris Fellow recognition points. There will also be door prize opportunities for the prospective members

    WHAT: A Zoom format membership event to introduce the benefits and opportunities of joining Rotary

    WHERE: Zoom Call

    Zoom Details:
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    Meeting ID: 822 7411 9559
    Passcode: 432208

  • Dues Payment

    Reminder: Dues were due June 15

    This is your friendly reminder that your dues were due June 15. Our club is required to pay dues to Rotary International, so we need your dues in order to pay our dues! If you have questions, to pay by phone or set up monthly dues, just call the office at 317-829-1041. If you know you will be late due to corporate processing or financial factors, please provide a courtesy update to the office.

  • March 31: Special Online Networking Program

    A founding principle of Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy camaraderie and enlarge one’s circle of business and professional acquaintances. As the oldest service club in the world, Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the community’s owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy. Join us online on Tuesday, March 31 as we connect and create community. This is a great opportunity to get to know other Rotarians on a more personal level. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect!

    To join our online meeting starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/802282740. Registration is not required to join the meeting. If you’d like to join via your mobile phone or tablet you can download the free Zoom app.

    The meeting ID is 802 282 740.

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers:
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    You can also join us from a landline phone.
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    Meeting ID: 802 282 740
    Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abV7RufTKj

    If you have questions about joining the meeting contact the office at info@indyrotary.org.

    We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces on Tuesday!

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    Not familiar with Zoom, check out this YouTube video to learn more about it

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis has acquired their own Zoom account. If you would like to have an online meeting setup for a committee or Rotary group meeting contact Jamie at least 48 hours before your meeting. Please continue to only meet online or by phone until notified.

  • February 20: Membership Event – Rotary for a Better Vision in 2020

    Are you a current Indianapolis Club Rotarian and know someone who would be a great addition to our club?

    Ever thought about joining Rotary or want to learn more?

    Consider joining us for an exclusive membership event, Rotary – For a Better Vision in 2020.

    • A private event with hors d’oeuvres provided by Hilton Hotels and Suites.
    • Drink tickets provided to all in attendance.
    • Raffle giveaways donated by Rotarian businesses
    • Discounted onsite parking available for $15.00.
    • Entertainment provided by Rotarian David Leonards’ Cool City Trio.
    • “Why I Love Rotary” segment.
    • And more…

    Indianapolis Club Rotarians FREE ticket to the event is bringing a guest.

    Reservations are required by February 12. Register today at Rotary2020.EventBrite.com!

    Special thanks to Barnes & Thornburg for sponsoring the event.

  • November 18: Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis as we have a special opportunity to sit down and chat with Dr. Jerome Adams the Surgeon General of the United States. His mission as the “Nation’s Doctor,” is to advance the health of the American people. Dr. Adams’ motto as Surgeon General is “better health through better partnerships.” He is committed to strengthening relationships with all members of the health community, and forging new partnerships with members from the business, faith, education and public safety and national security communities. 

    Registration and social time will start at 8:00 a.m. and our conversation with Dr. Jerome Adams will start at 8:30 a.m. Tours of the Simulation Center at Fairbanks Hall will be offered immediately following the program. 

    Thanks to Rotarian Stacy Robinson from the Indiana University School of Medicine for securing our venue.  

    Attendees must be registered in order to attend. Click here to register.