Category: Social Networking

  • May 7: 5:31 Club

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at the Decorators’ Show House and Gardens on May 7. This year’s beautiful home is located in Meridian Keller neighborhood. Tour the home and stick around for drinks and conversation in the party tent!

    The St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild organizes the Decorators’ Show House and the proceeds benefit Eskenazi Health.

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

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

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

    Where: Decorators’ Show House and Gardens, 5676 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Parking will be available on the street and in the surrounding neighborhood.

    Notes: Entrance fee is $30 when using the discount code rotary5. Tickets can be purchased at https://showhouseindy.org/product/2025-dshg-ticket/.

  • December 4: 5:31 Club

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at the Columbia Club on Wednesday, December 4. Special music provided by Rotarian Steve Harris (sax) and Rotarian David Leonards (on the Hoagy Carmichael grand piano).

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

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

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

    Where: Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis

  • November 6: 5:31 Club

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at the Rathskeller at the Atheneum on Wednesday, November 6.

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

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

    When: Wednesday, November 6 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Rathskeller at the Atheneum, 401 E. Michigan Street, Indianapolis

  • October 3: 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off

    October 3: 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off

    The field for the 11th Annual RCOI Chili Cookoff is set:

    • Defending Champion, Andile Songo
    • Rebecca Ashack
    • Liam Bonner
    • Luke Cathcart
    • Kathy Cookerly
    • Kyle Corbin
    • Lindsay Maliqi
    • Natasha Mecklenburg
    • Jacki Petersson
    • Joel Westphal

    This year’s Chili Cook-off will be on Thursday, October 3rd at 5:31 pm at the Murat Shrine. Ten chilis will be offered for you to sample in a blind taste test. Then you’ll cast your ballot for your first and second choices. It’s always a fun event and we hope to see you there. All are welcome.

  • Rotary 5:31 Oktoberfest – CANCELLED

    Rotary 5:31 Oktoberfest – CANCELLED

    Update: Oktoberfest has been cancelled by the Columbia Club due to weather.

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at Oktoberfest on Friday, September 27. Street food, beer and wine will be available. The Liederkranz Band will take the stage at 6 p.m.

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

    When: Friday, September 27 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Monument Circle, Downtown Indianapolis

  • September 4: 5:31 Club




    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at Plump’s Last Shot on Wednesday, September 4.

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

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

    When: Wednesday, September 4 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Plump’s Last Shot, 6416 Cornell Ave. in Broad Ripple

    Outdoor patio, weather permitting. 
  • August 14: 5:31 Club

    August 14: 5:31 Club

    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. 

  • July 10: 5:31 Club

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

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

    When: Wednesday, July 10 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Rick’s Cafe Boatyard, 4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis

  • 2024 Celebration Event & Fundraiser

    2024 Celebration Event & Fundraiser

    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:

    • 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 Patrick! 

    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.

  • Rotary Golf League

    Rotary Golf will start on Monday, May 13 at River Glen. Save the date for our Outing at The Fort on August 7. You do not have to be a good golfer as all events are handicapped. For more information or to sign up to receive the weekly golf newsletter contact David Leonards at ieb@prodigy.net.