Please join us as the Indianapolis Indians host the Annual Rotary vs Kiwanis Softball Game on Monday, July 29. Help us bring home the Babe!
Game time is at 5:05 p.m., with an Indians game beginning at 7:05 p.m. Each ticket is $16.00. $2 of every ticket will go to our own Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. Register and pay here!
Please purchase tickets no later than Sunday, July 21. Physical tickets will be distributed at the Rotary program on Tuesday, July 23. If you are unable to pick-up your tickets at the July 23 Rotary program, they will be provided at the Indianapolis Indians Will Call office on July 29.
Details: Gates open at 5 p.m. (3rd base side) Softball game starts at 5:05 p.m. (approximately) to 6:05 p.m. Indianapolis Indians game starts at 7:05 p.m.
Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis for a special program as we welcome Eva Kor, Holocaust Survivor and Forgiveness Advocate, as our speaker on Monday, June 10.
For the past 40 years, Holocaust survivor Eva Kor has shared her story with students, teachers, medical professionals, senators, administrators, historians, university groups, graduating classes, and civic groups, both nationally and internationally. Eva is one of the few surviving twins sharing her personal account of the medical experiments supervised by Nazi doctor Josef Mengele at Auschwitz. Eva’s account of her survival of the Holocaust offers many relevant lessons on the dangers of hate and prejudice, and the consequences of allowing prejudice to persist, unchecked, in others.
In addition to the importance of her account from a historical perspective, Eva’s life lessons and message of forgiveness have touched the lives of millions of people. In 1995, Eva chose to forgive the Nazis, after deciding that they should no longer have power over her life. She describes forgiving the Nazis as an act of self-healing, self-liberation, and self-empowerment; forgiveness is not about the perpetrator, not about forgetting. It is one step toward repairing the world by helping victims free themselves from perpetrators and remove anger and hatred. Eva shares her own discovery of the power to forgive so that others may see the possibility to heal themselves through forgiveness. Forgiveness provides a way for people to free themselves from hurt, anger, and hatred, from the pain of victimhood. If people find peace with themselves, the world may also find peace.
WFYI Public Media recently received a $25,000 Community Grant from the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation to fund a recurring, interactive program at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center that will feature the “Eva” documentary, a half-hour discussion and an interactive exhibit. The “Eva” documentary brings difficult topics to the forefront as it features the life journey of Eva Mozes Kor, Holocaust survivor.
Pre-registration is required for this event and includes a buffet lunch provided by MBP Distinctive Catering. Indianapolis Club Rotarian tickets are $26 and guest tickets are $35. Tables of 8 can be reserved by contacting Donna Christian at dchristian@indyrotary.org. If you participate in the Rotary Value Club contact Donna to reserve your ticket.
During March, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis is hosting our March Membership Mania Tournament! We have planned special events to showcase the Best of Rotary during March. If you have been interested in ramping up your Rotary engagement, now is the time! Most events require advance registration, but are free to attend. Below are the links to our special events.
March 8 Indiana Historical Society Conservation Lab Presentation with the History Committee Indiana Historical Society, 12 p.m. Lunch in the Stardust Cafe and 1 p.m. Presentation Contact Phyllis Geeslin at phydster@comcast.net to register.
March 9 March Mania Meet Up Informal coffee and conversation for current and/or prospective members of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Neidhammer Coffee Co, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Register here
March 13 Celebrity H-O-R-S-E Tournament Join local personalities for this BIG fun networking and social event. Winner of the tournament will receive $500 for their favorite charity. Hinkle Fieldhouse, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Register here
March 16 Classroom Makeover Project The 2019 Classroom Makeover top prize for the Indianapolis Teaching Fellows was awarded to Jennifer Elmore with KIPP Indy Unite. Join us to help makeover Jennifer’s classroom. KIPP Indy Unite, 1740 E 30th Street, Indianapolis Contact Greg Albright at galbright@marian.edu to participate.
March 21 Volunteer at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, 3737 Waldemere Ave., 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Register here by March 18 to participate.
March 22 NCAA Bracket Party Join friends and guests in a private room at Scotty’s Dawghouse to watch NCAA basketball. Beverages, food, basketball and Rotarians! Scotty’s Dawghouse, 4702 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Register here
March 23 Teach for America Classroom Makeover Project The 2019 Teach for America Classroom Makeover top prize was awarded to JaVaughn Hardaway with Longfellow Middle School. Join us to help makeover JaVaughn’s classroom. Longfellow Middle School, 510 Laurel Street, Indianapolis Contact Greg Albright at galbright@marian.edu to participate.
March 23 Indy Animal Care Services Volunteer Opportunity Help spruce up the exterior of Indy Animal Care Services. Indy Animal Care Services, 2600 S. Harding Street, Indianapolis, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Contact Marie Koenig koenigmarie55@gmail.com
March 27 Coffee & Conversation at the Colts Complex This is a rare, behind the scenes access to our very own Indianapolis Colts complex. Our speaker will be Stephanie Pemberton, Vice President of Marketing for the Indianapolis Colts. Colts Complex, 7001 W 56th Street, Indianapolis, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Register here
March 27 Live After Five Live After Five is an interactive young professionals networking event where Indy connects! On Air Personalities from Hot96.3, RadioNOW100.9 and La Grande 105.1 will be in the mix and broadcasting live on location. There will guest speaker to give career advice in different areas. We will be collecting donations of toiletries for Dove Recovery House. Gavel, 902 Virginia Avenue, Suite 102, Indianapolis, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Register here M
April 3 5:31 Club at Ale Emporium Join Rotary friends and guests at The Ale Emporium for fun, frivolity, conversation, beverages (over 200 domestic and imported beers) and food (home of Honest Pizza and famous Hermanaki Wings). Ale Emporium, 8617 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, 5:31 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Register here
Please join us at the 2018 Riley Trim-a-Tree on Thursday, December 6th, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. as we join with Riley children and their parents to make Christmas ornaments and decorate the Christmas tree in the lobby at Riley Children’s Health. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Matt Wilhelm at matt@walkeragency.com or 317-759-9310. We are seeking 15 volunteers for this fun event!
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
The bells will be ringing again for the Salvation Army. This year as we celebrate the Holiday Season, we can bring a little joy into many families by collecting monies in the Red Kettles. Please participate for 1 hour, with another Rotarian on November 29th , December 6th or 13th from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.. We are in the downtown Mall Parking Garage Level (all location info will be sent to you) as always and are a delight to many shoppers and small children! Please see or contact Stacey Robinson or Jennifer Hobbs (or any Community Service Committee member) to be sent the Google Doc sign-up sheet. It is easy and the giving is so meaningful!
Riley Plea Tree
November 27th kicks off our annual gift drive for Riley Hospital. Look for the Riley Plea Tree at our regular Tuesday luncheons on November 27th, December 4th and December 11th. The gifts we provide are much needed and so appreciated by Riley patients and families, and are distributed directly to patient rooms by the Riley Cheer Guild. More information to come soon and we hope you include this as part of your giving this holiday season.
ROTARY 5:31 CLUB/5th Annual Chili Cook-off: Wednesday, October 3rd at the Triton Tap Room, 915 Broad Ripple Avenue. Face-Off against other members of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis! Bring your best batch of chili and see how it stands-up to the chili made by other Indy Rotary Club members. Here are the rules! If you are not participating in the contest, PLEASE STILL COME AND BRING FRIENDS! So, like all 5:31 get-togethers, it will be hot, spicy and fun!
Registration deadline: September 25th! For more information or to enter the contest, contact David Leonards: ieb@prodigy.net
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!
On Tuesday, June 26th, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis hosted their Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser. During the program, Rotarians were recognized for their achievements and contributions to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Join us in congratulating the following award winners:
Rotary Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas Lugar
Excite Engage Evolve Presidential Awards
David Leonards
Lisa Rollings
Greg Albright
Tracey Danner-Odenwelder
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.
You are invited to attend the next Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club event! Wednesday, February 4 at the Omni Severin Hotel – Downtown Indianapolis (40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN 46225).
Let us know if you plan to attend by calling 317-631-3733. Please RSVP by Friday, January 30.
Join us for a special edition of the 5:31 Club as we have our monthly 5:31 get-together, plus welcome a few new Rotarians – and YOU!
5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular 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! Stop by anytime between 5:31pm (or, thereabouts) and 7pm.
Rotary Club of Indianapolis President-Elect Matt Burnett will be one of three guests on WFYI’s No Limits (LIVE) program on Thursday, February 27 from 1pm to 2pm. President-Elect Matt Burnett will join Stan Soderstrom with Kiwanis International and Pat Henninger with the Lions Club to discuss Member Service Clubs.
