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Category: Social Activities
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March 27: Coffee & Conversation with Stephanie Pemberton, Indianapolis Colts
Be among the first to see the newly renovated Colts Pavilion at their practice facility, 7001 W 56th Street – Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. We will meet at 8am in the sleek new lobby of the Pavilion where our guest speaker will be Stephanie Pemberton, Vice President of Marketing. Stephanie will talk about the Colts and their value to Indianapolis and the state of Indiana and we might get some insider information on the combine and upcoming draft. Limited tours of the facility will be available after the conversation, including the Team Memorabilia Room.
Attendees must be registered in order to attend. Click here to register.
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April 5:31 Club
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).
- April 3rd, from 5:31 pm till 7:00 pm, or whenever you can be there.
- 8617 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250
- No agenda, just the regular, monthly social get-together.
- Free parking.
- Regular 5:31-ers will be joined by members of the World Community Service Committee this month.
- This is a sanctioned event for all March Mania Team Captains and members.
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March Membership Mania Tournament: Events Timeline
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 hereMarch 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 hereMarch 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 hereMarch 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.comMarch 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 hereMarch 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 MApril 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.
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Ways To Give This Holiday Season
Riley Trim-a-Tree
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.
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December 13: Coffee and Conversation with Steve Campbell, Indianapolis Colts
Join us for our series, Coffee and Conversation, where President John Mainella moderates Q&A and conversation with fascinating leaders in Indianapolis. Steve Campbell, Vice President of Communications for the Indianapolis Colts will be the guest of honor on December 13 at 8 a.m. during this intimate morning meeting designed for all Rotarians and guests to learn more about People of Action and topics of interest in our community. John and Steve will talk about his role with the Colts and the challenges and opportunities of working with and for an NFL team.
This Coffee and Conversation will be located in the Colts Locker Room at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Attendees must be registered in order to attend. Click here to register.
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October 3: 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off!
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!
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Awards Presented at Celebration Dinner
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 LugarExcite Engage Evolve Presidential Awards
David Leonards
Lisa Rollings
Greg Albright
Tracey Danner-OdenwelderEmerging Leader Award
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June 26: 2018 Celebration Dinner & Fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is delighted to present the 2018 Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser. This annual event is an opportunity shine the light on a year that has been exciting, engaging and continuously evolving. The evening is a wonderful night to celebrate our annual accomplishments, honor and recognize key leadership and achievers and also recommit to our Club and the work we do in the community. Being held for the first time at the Indiana History Center, the night will feature an impressive silent auction as well as a three course dinner from MBP Catering, complimentary wine and a cocktail from Hotel Tango and an optional after-party on the Canal (weather permitting) that will feature the musical talents of our own Chris Gonzalez. Tickets for the event are just $60 if purchased before May 18- truly one of the best fundraising bargains you’ll see this year. Bring your spouse, family, colleague or a friend to share in the night.
Purchase your tickets today at Eventbrite.
Want to see how fun last year’s night was? Check out our Facebook photo galleries here – Album 1 and Album 2.