Category: Social Networking

  • March 19: Sargent Road Nature Park Volunteer Opportunity

    March 19: Sargent Road Nature Park Volunteer Opportunity

    On the northeast side of Indianapolis, much of the land has been developed for residential and commercial use. One particular 25-acre parcel located at Sargent Road and 82nd Street represented an opportunity to protect a rare, undeveloped, high quality, urban natural area. Mud Creek Conservancy purchased this property in April 2021 after fundraising for two years.

    Now MCC is organizing volunteers to improve this site, named the Sargent Road Nature Park. On Saturday, March 19th from 9 am until 1 pm, Rotarians will work to remove invasive species from the site. We’ll get dirty. We’ll sweat. We’ll grunt. And we’ll have loads of fun.

    Be a part of it! Email Norm Melzer at normmelzer@gmail.com and reserve yourself a space. Families welcome. Guests welcome. Join us!

  • 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.

  • January 19: Corporate Members Meeting

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

    When: Wednesday, January 19 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

    What: Networking with fellow Rotarians and Dr. Ram Yeleti with Community Health Network will be our guest speaker.

    Dr. Yeleti is THE top physician at Community Health Network. He will speak with us about COVID-19 and related safety concerns for businesses, employees and leadership.

    Location: https://chnw.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/chnw/meeting/download/2e22ce79956f432ebb3b1d633410a1a4?siteurl=chnw&MTID=m4d97ce9c9d836e140ad7acd28e45f444

    Meeting Number: 2536 536 9682, Password: SQippdpp448 or join by dialing in: 317-621-9329 or 1-877-308-8450, Meeting Number 2536 536 9682
  • 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!

  • December 5:31 Club – Winterlights at Newfields

    Experience the wonder of nearly two million lights glittering in the garden this holiday season at Winterlights on Wednesday, Dec. 1st 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. 1st)

    Afterward, we can convene in the Newfields café or head to dinner together.  

    Learn More & Get Your Tickets: https://discovernewfields.org/winterlights?mc_cid=2f31395e91&mc_eid=b95433a017

  • November 17: Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Fashion Fundraiser

    Please join Indy Rotary female presidents, past and future, Elaine Bedel, Peggy Blackard, Ramona Adams and Jenny Dexter as they host a unique Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Fundraiser for the women of our club. 

    On Wednesday, November 17th from 6-8pm at Meridian Hills Country Club, all female Indy Rotarians and spouses/partners of our male members are invited to attend a cabi Fashion Show and Experience in support of the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.  A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Foundation and guests will have the ability to donate without purchase, as well. We’ll have drinks and hors d’ouvres and some fantastic models that you know and love!  It’s sure to be a fabulous time with fantastic women…all for a great cause. Reservations are not required, but if you plan to attend please email Jenni Agramonte. 
  • November 5:31 Club: Bonfire Event

    November 5:31 Club: Bonfire Event

    Location: 9008 Ironwood Ct, Indianapolis, IN
    Event Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
    Start Time: 5:31 pm

    On behalf of your Rotary Club of Indianapolis Social Events Committee, please join us for a special outdoor backyard bonfire 5:31 event at the home of Rotarian, Stan Jacobs and his wife, Marilyn.

    All guests are encouraged to bring their own beverage of choice with snacks, water and seating provided by your host.

    Ample parking is available in a common area in front of the Jacobs’ home and in their driveway. There will also be directional signage.

    Please join us for this fun fall event, and all members, and their guests are welcome. 

    Location: 9008 Ironwood Ct, Indianapolis, IN

  • 2021 Chili Cook-Off Winner

    2021 Chili Cook-Off Winner

    Congratulations to Rotarian Marie Koenig who captured the 8th Annual Rotary Chili Cook-off win on Wednesday, October 6th at the Black Acre Brewing Bier Garden as part of our 5:31 Club.

    Marie was awarded the Chili Cook-Off Traveling Trophy. Destiny Wells came in 2nd and Matt Burnett in 3rd. There were over 45 in attendance.

    Check out our Facebook page for pictures of the event.