It’s no secret that the Rotary Club of Indianapolis provides some of the best speakers available. Most would agree the ability to promote and program 50 weeks of programs per year is enough – but we want more! If you have an idea and would like to suggest a program, PLEASE call the Rotary office at 317-631-3733!
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Rotarian Michael Snyder, Knows Branding
Any given day at The MEK Group may involve helping an international medical manufacturing services company expand and capture U.S. market share, developing a premium brand and ad campaign for a communications enterprise, organizing industry leaders and academics to advance a technology region, or helping to advocate for and support quality health care.
As managing principal, Michael Snyder likely will find himself right in the middle of the action.
“Being able to make a lasting impact is the most rewarding aspect of the often intense days we have at MEK,” said Snyder, who returned to his native Indiana, after working in the greater Los Angeles area for 17 years.
Snyder has represented Fortune 100 companies and worked with a sitting queen, a First Lady and the chairman of General Motors, but he says his greatest satisfaction comes from seeing people and companies seize their potential and transform themselves into high performers.
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Rotarian Matt Burnett to Guest on WFYI, No Limits
Rotary Club of Indianapolis President-Elect Matt Burnett will be one of three guests on WFYI’s No Limits (LIVE) program on Thursday, February 27 from 1pm to 2pm. President-Elect Matt Burnett will join Stan Soderstrom with Kiwanis International and Pat Henninger with the Lions Club to discuss Member Service Clubs.
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Carmel Rotarian and Past District Governor Passes Away
William D. “Bill” McFadden, 76 of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Bill was born April 27, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late Dwight and Helen McFadden. He was a graduate of Shortridge High School and Butler University, and served in the U. S. Army Medical Corp.
Bill was co-owner of Circle City Embroidery. He had been an active member of the Carmel Rotary Club since 1976 and served as President from 1991 -1992. He was very active in Rotary Youth Exchange and hosted 6 students who are still part of his family. In 1998 he was chosen as Group Study Exchange team Leader to Norway and served as District Governor 2001-2002. Because of his unfaltering dedication to Rotary and their youth programs, Carmel Rotary awards an annual scholarship to deserving high school student named in Bill’s honor.
Bill’s community involvement included serving for 6 years on the Carmel Town Board – the last 2 as President of the last town board before Carmel became a city. He served on the Carmel Plan Commission for 8 years (2 as President). He served 6 years on the Board of Zoning Appeals (2 years as President) and 2 years on the Board of Works. He is a Past President of the Carmel Clay Jaycees and was also on the Carmel Clay Education Foundation and the Carmel Chamber of Commerce. Bill was also a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
A service celebrating Bill’s life will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 6 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, where family and friends are invited to gather from 3:00 pm until the time of the service. Everyone will be invited to a reception following the service at the Knights of Columbus 2100 E. 71st St. Indianapolis, IN 46220
Bill is survived by Judy Ford; children, Edward D. McFadden (Susan), Steven D. McFadden (Juli), Shannon Duckworth (Craig), Kelley Burton, (Pete), Cindy Chapek ( Bob), Rob Ford, (Lisa), Cathy Hanna ( Rick), Jeff Ford (Marcia), 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Warwick.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The Rotary Foundation 14280 Collections Center Dr. Chicago, IL 60693 for the Annual Fund.
To sign the online guest book, please visit flannerbuchanan.com. Arrangements entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan-Carmel.
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Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Aids CICOA with $25,000 Grant
The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to cover a portion of the delivery vehicle operating costs for CICOA’s Meals & More program. Pictured: CICOA CEO Orion Bell (left) with Dr. Matt Will, director of external relations at the University of Indianapolis and Vice President of the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.
Read the full story at CICOA.org.
The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is a private, stand-alone corporation that serves as the primary community charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Annual contributions to the Foundation are added to an eternal endowment fund and allocated income from that fund is utilized to support grants for charitable and educational purposes, primarily in the Indianapolis and Central Indiana areas. Read more about the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.
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Christel House Academy Science Fair 2014
Members of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis helped judge the Christel House Academy Science Fair on Thursday, February 6, 2014. These are just a handful of the 150 students from grades four through six judged – everyone had a great time! Participants were: Hugh Wolf and Nathan Connor (Education Committee), Laura Sniadecki, Greg Cookerly, Marsha and David Spring, Tye Stebbins, Alan Leighton, Steve Smith and Greg Albright.
If you are interested in helping out next time (we need more volunteers!), please contact Nathan Conner at 317-753-6884.
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Rotarian Carole Darst awarded Alumni Citation
Carole Darst was awarded Denison’s Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Alumni Citation, the highest award bestowed to its alumni, for her lifelong work in the arts. Carole has been a toy designer, graphic artist, interior designer and assistant director at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. She served as director of the Indianapolis Art Center and exhibits coordinator for the Indiana Arts Commission. Congratulations Indianapolis Rotarian Carole Darst! -
Ralph Taylor Wins Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award
Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award
The 159th Annual Volunteer Recognition Program – YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
Ralph Taylor has brought his passion for diversity and inclusion to every role he has served in this community. He was the first minority to be elected president of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis and during his leadership he made diversity a key component of his term by discussing this topic at every weekly meeting. When he was Program Officer for the Central Indiana Community Foundation, he launched the Sam H. Jones Creating Greater Awareness Forum to highlight the issues, challenges and concerns of the invisible populations living in the greater Indianapolis area.Ralph has a long history of supporting our community as a teacher and coach. In addition to being on the youth advisory board of the Fall Creek YMCA and teaching youth basketball, he has been a classroom teacher and coach for IPS. He has been a 4-H Agent for Purdue University Marion Co. Extension Service, Recreation Administrator for Indianapolis Youth Institute, Program Officer for the Central Indiana Community Foundation, a consultant on international relations and is presently a consultant for the Welcoming Indianapolis Project.
In addition to his work experience has has served and continues to serve on several community boards, including the Indianapolis Arts Council, Planned Parenthood of Indianapolis, Coburn Place, the Asian-American Alliance and United Way of Central Indiana’s Committee on Diversity.
When reflecting on his work as an advocate for new arrivals, immigrants and refugees, Ralph is quoted as saying, “I don’t view myself as a leader. I view myself as a concerned individual who wants to make a positive difference in his community. From my perspective, you either care about people or you don’t.”
The Y is proud to recognize him as the first recipient of the 2013 Volunteer/Community Leader Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award.
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Rotary Speaker to be Inducted into Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame
On January 28, 2014 Rotary Club of Indianapolis welcomes Bille Dragoo to the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Dragoo is an award-winning and nationally recognized entrepreneur. Ms. Dragoo is CEO of RepuCare and a lifelong resident of Indiana with 23 years of innovative executive experience in the medical staffing industry. Please join us (public welcome) at Noon on Tuesday, January 28!
Recently, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Inc. has announced the 2014 Laureates for the 26th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame Event, presented by Crowe Horwath LLP, which will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2014. This year’s Laureates are Billie Dragoo, Founder, President and CEO of RepuCare; Dave P. Lindsey, Founder, President and CEO of DEFENDER Direct; David E. Simon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Simon Property Group, Inc. and Michael Smith, Retired EVP/CFO of Anthem.
The 2014 Laureates will be honored at a black tie event to be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. A VIP reception will kick off the event, followed by a dinner and awards ceremony at 7:00 pm.
Sponsorship opportunities are currently available; please contact Tabitha Williams at 252-5900 ext. 8 or visit www.jaindy.org for more information.
Download the full press release.
Listen to the program from January 28, 2014: