Category: Social Activities

  • June 28: Celebration Dinner & Fundraiser

    June 28: Celebration Dinner & Fundraiser




    Our club will NOT be meeting for lunch on June 28. Instead, we hope you’ve purchased your tickets for the Celebration Dinner, which will be a delightful opportunity to gather and celebrate the Rotary year. 

    Tickets are still available for the dinner. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, June 24 by 11 a.m. on Square. The public is welcome and encouraged to join us for this spectacular night. 

    Location: Tinker House Events, 1101 East 16th. Street, Indianapolis, 46202
    Cocktail Hour Sponsored by Gregory & Appel: 5:30 p.m.
    Dinner and Program with Title Sponsor – Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: 6:30 p.m.
    After Party: The after party will take place at the Murat Shrine Oasis Lounge located at 510 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis. Registration is not required to attend the after party. 

    Please note: 
    – Onsite parking is free and the greenspace to the west of the building can be used for additional parking.
    – If you have any special dietary restrictions that you have not alerted to staff, please email Jamie. 
    – Each guest will receive two drink tickets good for wine or beer or use both drink tickets for our specialty cocktail. Cash bar will be available.
    – The silent auction is live and open until 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 28. Register and bid today! You do not have to attend the event to participate. 
    THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS OF THE CELEBRATION EVENT: 

    Title:
    Gleaners Food Bank of Central Indiana

    Platinum:
    Barnes & Thornburg
    Bedel Financial

    Gold:
    Indianapolis Colts
    RecycleForce & Keys2Work

    Danny Danielson Award:
    Stifel

    Reception:
    Gregory & Appel

    Silver:
    RJE Business Interiors
    Schuetz Insurance Services
    Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP

    Bronze:
    Cape Fletcher & Associates
    FCCI Insurance Group
    Greenwalt CPAs
    Paramount Schools of Excellence
    Sutton Garten

    People of Action:
    Borshoff
    Ramona Adams
    Peggy Blackard
    Larry Brodnik
    Jenny Dexter
    Tom Fisher
    Stan Jacobs
    Jeff Moffatt
    David Stamper
    Don Steffy

  • June 18: Beautification Service Project

    Please join your friends from the Environment & Beautification Committee at a Tower clean up for the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

    We will be weeding, planting shrubs and perennials, and mulching at the INSBVI Tower on June 18th from 9am to 12pm. Looking forward to a nice, summer day of service. Families and guests are welcome to attend.

    Sign up here to volunteer.

  • 2022 Celebration Event & Fundraiser

    2022 Celebration Event & Fundraiser

    It’s time to celebrate Rotary Reemerging.

    Every year the Rotary Club of Indianapolis reflects on our impact over the prior year with a celebration! 

    What to expect:

    • Camaraderie
    • Fun
    • Food
    • Silent auction
    • Reflections on our community impact, community beautification, world community service over the last year
    • Installation and celebration of our new president and board
    • Celebration of President Don! 

    In-person Deets:
    June 28th, 2022
    Tinker House Events: 1101 E 16th Street, Indianapolis
    5:30 pm – cocktail hour
    6:30 pm – dinner served
    7:00 pm – program
    Cost: $60/per person – register at rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/

    After Party will be at the Murat Shrine Oasis Lounge: 510 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis. Parking is free and we’ll have light snacks available. Beverages are available for purchase.

    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.

  • May 4: 5:31 Club

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at Luciana’s at Keystone at the Crossing on Wednesday, May 4. We will be meeting on the patio.

    Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.

    What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together.

    When: May 4, from 5:31 pm till 7:00 pm, or whenever you can be there.

    Where: Luciana’s, Keystone Crossing, 3716 E. 82nd Street, Indianapolis

  • April 20: Corporate Members Meeting

    Who: Indy Rotary Corporate Members or anyone interested in corporate membership 

    When: Wednesday, April 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

    What: Networking with fellow Rotarians and Ryan McCarty with Culture of Good will be our guest speaker. Ryan McCarty is an internationally renowned consultant, speaker, and author of “Build a Culture of Good.” He advises organizations on how to create an inspiring, meaningful, and engaging workplace. Since he developed Culture of Good with co-founder Scott Moorehead, the movement has impacted over 3,000 employees in 42 states, with more than the $6 million in goodwill provided to various communities. His work has been featured in: The Huffington Post, People, Forbes, and more.

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  • April 6: 5:31 Club

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at West Fork Whiskey Co. on Wednesday, April 6.

    Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.

    What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together.

    When: April 6, from 5:31 pm till 7:00 pm, or whenever you can be there.

    Where: West Fork Whiskey Co., 1660 Bellefontaine Street, Indianapolis, 46202

  • March 23: Membership Recruitment Event

    March 23: Membership Recruitment Event

    Join us for a special Membership Event at the Columbia Club of Indianapolis

    Location: 121 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    Event Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
    Start Time: 6 pm

    This event is for Rotarians with Prospective New Members!

    Bring a prospective member to this fun event and learn more about our club, with a bonus of learning more about the Columbia Club and its membership opportunities. Valet Parking available as well as other nearby parking

    Please RSVP at https://indyrotarymembership.eventbrite.com by March 16, 2022

  • Volunteer to Raise Funds for the Club

    Join fellow Rotarians in volunteering at Lucas Oil Stadium in their concession areas and earn money for the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

    The following events need volunteers:

    • Saturday, March 12: Supercross, 1 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, April 9: Monster Jam, 1 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, April 10: Monster Jam, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

    Sign up here or contact Rotarian Luke Cathcart for additional details.

  • NEW DATE – February 1: 5:31 Club Wine Tasting

    NEW DATE – February 1: 5:31 Club Wine Tasting

    Please note the event has been changed to Tuesday, February 1 due to the potential of inclement weather on Wednesday.

    Join us at this year’s 5:31 Club Wine Tasting event hosted by Rotarian Matt Burnett and his wife Jill!

    When: February 1, starting at 5:31 p.m., ending at 7:00 p.m.

    Where: 1311 Regal Drive, Carmel, IN, 46032

    The rules are simple:

    1. Bring your favorite bottle of wine ($30 or less)
    2. Sample a few wines
    3. Vote on your phone
    4. Learn the results that evening.
    5. Have fun!!

    Wines that need to be chilled (most whites) will be wrapped in foil and assigned a number. Wines that don’t need to be chilled (most reds) will be wrapped in brown bags and numbered.

    This is a wine TASTING, but just in case, ride shares from Uber or Lyft will be available. Drink responsibly.

    Questions? Contact Norm Melzer at normmelzer@gmail.com.

  • 2021 Salvation Army Bell Ringing

    2021 Salvation Army Bell Ringing

    Every year, The Rotary Club of Indianapolis competes with our friends at the downtown Kiwanis Club to see who can raise the most for The Salvation Army!  Last year, we won the beloved trophy. Help us this year to keep our title.

    This year we are “ringing” at the Kroger, located at  5810 E. 71st Street, Indianapolis, IN

    There are two ways to support the effort:

    1. Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to help ring bells at Kroger on December 2nd, December 9th & December 16th. Sign up here – these spots fill up fast!

    2. Make your donation! Checks can be written to The Salvation Army and mailed to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis office at Glossbrenner Mansion, 3202 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 or contribute online here.

    Let’s work together to support the work of The Salvation Army and make it the best season ever!