Category: Social Networking

  • May 3: 5:31 Club

    Our next 5:31 Club event will be at the new

    Location: 336 Delaware St., Suite D, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    Date: Wednesday, May 3
    Start Time: 5:31 p.m., but recommend to arrive earlier if possible
    Other Info: Restaurant features discounted drinks with their “Whiskey Wednesday” promotion.

    Located just north of the intersection of SOUTH and DELAWARE across the street from the Alexander Hotel. Public parking is available behind the restaurant, on the street, or parking garage across the street. All are welcome!

  • Rotarians build planting beds for downtown preschoolers

    Rotarians build planting beds for downtown preschoolers

    Indianapolis Rotarians gathering on a beautiful, sunny April 15-Saturday for a fun work project building ten planting beds for children attending the Flanner House PreSchool on 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King  Jr. Street, northwest of downtown. Flanner House Minister of Agriculture Nicholas Selm and his staff prepped everything, so we could get to work early!

    Rotarians Eric Miller and Erik Johnson, of the Indianapolis Rotary Environment and Beautification Committee, organized the project, and were joined in the morning work by Rotarians Luke Cathcart, Jeff Crane, Charles Meyer and his daughter, Allison, and Erin Weesner and husband, Ben. Funding was provided by the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.

    The planting beds were put together in good time, and the team took on additional work weeding the preschool’s mulch-filled playground. A good time was had by all, but especially by Flanner House preschoolers who will enjoy their new planting beds for years to come.

    The Indianapolis Rotary Club has done a number of projects for Flanner House over the years.

  • April 5: 5:31 Club

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at Seasons 52 at Keystone at the Crossing on April 5th.

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

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

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

    Where: 8650 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240

  • March 7: Business Networking – Post Lunch Punch

    Brought to you by the Business Networking Committee

    Capitalize on this opportunity to learn the businesses of your fellow Rotarians. Join us in the Murat’s Oasis Bar immediately following the Rotary program on the 1st Tuesday of the month.

  • March 15: 5:31 Club

    March 15: 5:31 Club

    Backyard Bonfire/St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!

    Location: Home of Rotarian Stan Jacobs and his wife Marilyn, 9008 Ironwood Court, Indianapolis, IN 46260

    Date: Wednesday, March 15 at 5:31 p.m.

    Rotarians, friends, guests and anyone looking to enjoy a fun filled Wednesday evening.

  • February 1: 5:31 Club Blind Wine Tasting

    February 1: 5:31 Club Blind Wine Tasting

    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.

    The rules are simple:

    1. Bring your favorite bottle of red or white 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.

  • January 4: 5:31 Club

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at at an old favorite, Hotel Tango Distillery, on Wednesday, January 4.

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

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

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

    Where: 702 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203

  • Salvation Army Bell Ringing

    Salvation Army Bell Ringing

    It is fast approaching that time of year – Salvation Army Bell Ringing!  Please sign up to “ring the bells” for the Salvation Army this year. It is a very long tradition with our Rotary Club.  And in recent years we have made it a competition with Kiwanis!!  It is no secret we would like to win this year.

    Please sign up on the Google sheet –  all are welcome to more than one time slot! We will ring the bells December 1, 8, and 15 at the entrance of Kroger at 71st & Binford Ave. Slots are for one hour 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.. The Salvation Army will drop off a Red Kettle at Noon and pick it up at 7:00 p.m.. Thanks in advance for your help! 

  • 5:31 Club – Winterlights at Newfield

    Experience the wonder of nearly two million lights glittering in the garden this holiday season at Winterlights on Wednesday, Dec. 7th at 5:30pm.  

    Dress warmly for this outdoor walking event. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase and there’s a firepit where we can linger and warm up. This is a family-friendly event. All ages love twinkling lights and exploring cool pathways! 

    We’ll meet in the parking lot as we lineup for the 5:30pm admittance. Grab your tickets right away, as Newfields always sells out. Be sure to purchase tickets for the 5:30pm time slot (Wednesday, Dec. 7th)

    Learn More & Get Your Tickets here.

    Afterward, we’ll head to Chatham Tap (Butler Campus) for dinner. 

  • November 16: Corporate Membership Breakfast Series

    Corporate membership breakfasts are back and the next one is quickly approaching on Wednesday, November 16th at Conner Insurance.

    The meetings will be from 7:30 am – 9:00 am with the first 20-30 minutes dedicated to networking/introductions/business items, etc. followed by a 45-minute speaker presentation with time for Q&A.

    On November 16 we will hear from sought after speaker, author and advisor, CJ McClanahan.

    Since 2003, CJ has spent more than 10,000 hours in front of entrepreneurs, executives and their teams helping them achieve personal and professional breakthrough goals.

    However, no matter how much success his clients achieved, few ever seemed to truly enjoy the journey. It didn’t matter if they doubled their income or became CEO – it never seemed to be enough.

    CJ has spent the last 19 years uncovering strategies to help fellow recovering overachievers get more satisfaction and joy in their lives while still achieving their professional goals.


    This event is for Rotary Club of Indianapolis Corporate Members or those interested in becoming a corporate member. Please register on Eventbrite if you plan on attending.

    Save the date for the following future corporate member breakfasts:
    Wednesday, January 11, 2023
    Wednesday, April 12, 2023
    Wednesday, July 12, 2023

    If your organization would be willing to host a meeting, please reach out to Zack Conner or Kimble Richardson.