Category: Social Networking

  • March 5:31 Club

    Join us for a special St. Patrick’s Day 5:31 Club bonfire event hosted by Rotarian Stan Jacobs and his wife Marilyn.

    Location: 9008 Ironwood Ct, Indianapolis, IN
    Event Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021
    Start Time: 5:31 pm
    This will be an outdoor event.  Masks and social distancing will be enforced.

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

    There is plenty of parking available in a common area in front of the Jacobs’ home and in their driveway. There will also be directional signage.  Download our event flyer

    Please join us for this fun event! All members, and their guests are welcome. For planning purposes, we do ask that you RSVP to stanton.jacobs@gmail.com by March 10, 2021.

    Hope to see you there,

    Your Social Events Committee

  • March 4 & 11: Volunteer at Gleaners

    March 4 & 11: Volunteer at Gleaners

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis will assist Gleaners Food Bank with its mission of supplying food to the food-insecure through its on-site food pantry on both March 4th and March 11th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    Many of you have helped at Gleaners in the past by filling senior boxes, student back sacks, or by sorting donations. Unfortunately, because of COVID 19, those activities cannot be safely conducted and so are not open to volunteers at this time. But Gleaners does have one activity that is COVID-safe. Gleaners operates a pantry at its location on the southwest side and is asking for help loading food into cars on Thursdays.  At this time, 10 to 12 Rotarians are needed for each of the two dates above.

    In order to volunteer, use the online signup sheet at VolunteerHub by clicking on this link: https://gleaners.volunteerhub.com/lp/rotaryclubofindianapolis/  

    • For details about the work we’ll do, click on the “More” button or on the blue “Food Pantry – Evening Shift”. 
    • When signing up, be sure to select your chosen date first.
    • If you’d like additional information about using VolunteerHub, click here. 

    The deadline to signup for March 4th is February 25 and the deadline for March 11th is March 4.

    Won’t it be nice to work together again?

  • January Book Discussion

    Join in the next Book Discussion on “The Power of One” by Bryce Courtenay. Ian McIntosh the director of international partnerships and an adjunct professor of anthropology at the IU School of Liberal Arts will lead the discussion on Thursday, January 28 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. All are invited to join us for the discussion.

    In 1939, as Hitler casts his enormous, cruel shadow across the world, the seeds of apartheid take root in South Africa. There, a boy called Peekay is born. His childhood is marked by humiliation and abandonment, yet he vows to survive and conceives heroic dreams, which are nothing compared to what life actually has in store for him. He embarks on an epic journey through a land of tribal superstition and modern prejudice where he will learn the power of words, the power to transform lives and the power of one.


    NOTE: There are several different book covers for this book. Please ensure you are selecting the book for adult reading.

    Join Zoom Meeting
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    Meeting ID: 812 2046 2540
    Passcode: 536668

  • January 5:31 Club: Zoom Tasting

    Join us for a special Rotary 5:31 Club virtual tasting event on January 6, 2021 conducted by Hotel Tango Distillery.

    Keeping it safe and fun to start off the new year! Visit the Rotary DACdb site for further details.

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

    WHAT: An informal Zoom with Rotarians and friends. Learn the finer points of bourbon. If you don’t drink bourbon, not a problem, join us with your favorite beer, wine, cocktail or drink. Just be sure to join us!

    WHEN: Wednesday, January 6 at 5:31 p.m.

    WHERE: ZOOM

    ZOOM Details:

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    Meeting ID: 817 3069 9427
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  • Rotary To Meet Virtually Through January 2021

    Out of an abundance of caution and to keep our members healthy and safe, our regular Tuesday meetings through January  will be conducted via Zoom. Zoom details below. If participating in a Rotary sponsored event we ask that you abide by the state and county guidelines.

    Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and grace as we continue to navigate this rapidly changing situation.

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    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Passcode: 821795
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  • December Book Discussion

    There is something about Ove that is quite irresistible.

    Join in the next Book Discussion on “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. Our very own Stan Jacobs will lead the discussion on Thursday, December 3 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. All are invited to join us for the discussion.

    “A MAN CALLED OVE is a wonderful novel that will stay with you . . . Ove’s story has an underlying sadness which the author tackles with great warmth and humor. It’s a bittersweet, heartwarming tale which will leave you with a restored faith in the power of friendship and perhaps even a love for cats.” – Psychologies Magazine

    Join Zoom Meeting
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    Meeting ID: 839 6713 0213
    Passcode: 975645

  • 2020 Salvation Army Bell Ringing

    2020 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 lost our beloved trophy, but this year, with your help, we can regain 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 3, December 10th & 17th. Email Jennifer Hobbs to sign up- these spots are filled 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. You can also give on line

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

    Attention Bell Ringers: We will not have the disposable cameras this year, please take a team photo and upload it so we can share with the club!

    Use this QR code to go to our club’s Salvation Army Giving Page!

  • December 5:31 Club

    Join us for our December 5:31 Club! This will be an outdoor event!

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

    WHAT: An informal meetup with Rotarians and friends. No agenda. Just some walking, maybe a drink or two, and some good conversation.

    WHEN: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 starting at 5:30 p.m.

    WHERE: Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Indiana. Visit their website for details and ticket purchases. Please purchase your tickets for the 5:30 PM time slot. Winterlights at Newfields

    NOTES: We’ll enjoy the magic of Winterlights at Newfields. Dress warmly, as this is an outdoor walking event. Beverages, including wine and spiked hot chocolate, are available for purchase, along with snacks.

    It takes about 30 minutes to walk through, but there are firepits where we can linger and warm up. So we can meander at our own pace.

    We’ll meet in the lobby promptly at 5:30pm on Wednesday, December 2nd. Grab your tickets right away, as Newfields always sells out. Be sure to purchase tickets for the 5:30pm time slot.

    Afterward, we can convene in the Newfields café or, if we’d like to be outside, we can tailgate in the parking lot of the Indiana Interchurch Center. Cheri Storms’ office is in the building, located just adjacent to Newfields.Learn more and get those tickets!

  • November 5:31 Club: Bonfire Event

    November 5:31 Club: Bonfire Event

    Location: 9008 Ironwood Ct, Indianapolis, IN
    Event Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2020
    Start Time: 5:31 pm

    On behalf of your Rotary Club of Indianapolis Social Events Committee, please join us 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 ample 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. For planning purposes, we do ask that you RSVP to stanton.jacobs@gmail.com by October 30, 2020.

    Hope to see you there,

    Your Social Events Committee

  • 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off

    Join us for a special edition of the 5:31 Club which includes the 7th annual Chili Cook-off at Black Acre Brewing Bier Garden ( 5529 Bonna Ave #9, Indianapolis, IN 46219) on Wednesday, October 7. Everyone in attendance can vote for their first and second choices. The winner will be announced that evening.

    We plan to meet outdoors, weather permitting, and there is plenty of space to allow social distancing. (There’s a good size space indoors, too.) Wear a face mask to gain entry.

    Throw your hat into the ring by emailing Norm Melzer at normmelzer@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, September 30th if you think you have the best chili in Rotary. Win bragging rights for the entire year! Don’t delay! Ten entrants maximum.

    Are you a new member? We want to recognize you at this event so please plan on attending.