| Join us Tuesday to hear from Melina Kennedy the CEO of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP). The CICP consists of CEOs of prominent businesses, academia, and philanthropy to drive economic prosperity for the region. Kennedy has more than 25 years of experience in law, government, and business, including 11 years as a senior leader at Cummins Inc., a fortune 500 global power technology company where she held a variety of leadership roles in the Engine and Power Systems businesses as well as Vice President in Compliance and Regulatory Affairs. In addition, she had a successful law career at Baker and Daniels LLP; and was Deputy Mayor for Economic Development for the City of Indianapolis. Kennedy is active in her community and served as President of the Capital Improvement Board for 7 years, and is currently a board member for the National Bank of Indianapolis, the Indiana University Academic Medical Center and the Indianapolis Urban League; and was on the NBA 2024 All Star Committee. She has been recognized as an IBJ 250 Most Influential Leader, IBJ Forty Under 40, IBJ Influential Women and Indiana University Varsity Club Leanne Grotke Award recipient as a former IU Varsity letter winner. She is a graduate of Indiana University with B.S., M.S. and J.D. degrees. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Lunch and networking start at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. Meeting ID: 710 170 874 Password: 821795 If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers: +13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York) You can also join us from a landline phone. +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 710 170 874 Password: 821795 Upcoming Programs: July 16: Santos Salinas, Rotary District 6560 Governor (Zoom option will not be offered.) July 23: Joe Bastin, President, Bastin Honey Farm July 30: Amber Maze, Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council August 6: Dr. Tiffany Kyser, Culver Academies August 13: Rob Dixon, Indianapolis Jazz Foundation |
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July 9: Melina Kennedy
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July 2: No Meeting
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis will NOT be meeting on July 2. Have a safe and happy holiday! Be sure to join us for our next program on Tuesday, July 9.
Upcoming Programs:
July 2: No Meeting – Happy 4th of July!
July 9: Melina Kennedy, CEO, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
July 16: Santos Salinas, Rotary District 6560 Governor
July 23: Joe Bastin, President, Bastin Honey Farm -
June 25: Celebration Event & Fundraiser
Our club will NOT be meeting for lunch on June 25. Instead, we hope you’ve purchased your tickets for the Celebration Dinner, which will be a delightful opportunity to gather and celebrate the Rotary year.
Tickets are still available for the dinner. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, June 21 at 11 am on Square. Tickets will not be sold at the door. The public is welcome and encouraged to join us for this spectacular night.
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis
Cocktail Hour: 5:30 pm
Dinner and Program: 6:30 pm
After Party: The after party will take place across the street at Pier 48 Fish House & Oyster Bar, 130 S. Pennsylvania Street. Registration is not required to attend the after party.
Items of Note: Parking is available at the Virginia Avenue Parking Garage attached to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for only $10. You’re welcome to park on the street or nearby garages. When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by Rotarians on the mail level of the fieldhouse. You’ll take the elevator up to the third floor for the cocktail hour. Dinner and our program will be in Pacers Square. The online silent auction is live and open until 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 25. Register and bid today! You do not have to attend the event to or be a Rotarian to participate.
Upcoming Programs:
July 2: No Meeting – Happy 4th of July!
July 9: Melina Kennedy, CEO, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
July 16: Santos Salinas, Rotary District 6560 Governor
July 23: Joe Bastin, President, Bastin Honey Farm -
June 18: Tiffany Trusty
Join us Tuesday to hear from Tiffany Trusty, the Director of Digital Health at Eli Lilly and Company. Tiffany will be speaking about the challenges and rewards for women in developing and managing new technology.
Tiffany was recruited to Eli Lilly and Company in 2017 to lend her 20 years of software product development expertise to their forthcoming Digital Health organization. At Lilly, she has grown her expertise to include Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), specifically patient facing mobile applications. Tiffany began her career at Motorola where she learned the software development lifecycle (SDLC) craft. Experiencing everything from estimation and architecture to coding and testing, Tiffany left Motorola as a Senior Architect with expertise in Design for Testability and Cybersecurity.
Tiffany earned her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (the 2nd woman to graduate from the previously all-male, #1 in its class institution). After a decade in the industry, she returned to Rose-Hulman to obtain her master’s degree in Engineering Management. Tiffany is a leader in Women in High Tech and other efforts to promote the involvement of more women and minorities in high tech careers like hers.
All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Lunch and networking start at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/.
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers:
+13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
+19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)
You can also join us from a landline phone.
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
Upcoming Programs:
June 25: Celebration Event & Fundraiser at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (no afternoon meeting)
July 2: No Meeting
July 9: Melina Kennedy, CEO, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
July 16: Santos Salinas, Rotary District 6560 Governor
July 23: Joe Bastin, President, Bastin Honey Farm -
June 11: Rod Buffington
Join us Tuesday to hear from Rod Buffington the Rotary Past District Governor for 6460 in Western Illinois. For the past nine years Rod has been creating Watercolor Quilt paintings of the Rotary International themes as well as Major League Baseball teams. He donates the original painting to each Rotary International President and sells prints to Rotary members with the proceeds supporting the Rotary International Foundation’s End Polio Now campaign. Rod will share about his paintings and his career of becoming an internationally known Watercolor Quilt Artist.
Rod has been a Rotarian for over 50 years and has served as Rotary Club of Springfield, Illinois Club President, Rotary District Group Exchange Chair, District Group Exchange Leader and the Land of Lincoln President Elect Training Co-Founder. He was recognized in 2015 as a Rotary International Service Above Self award recipient. Rod is a former art teacher and professor at Eastern Illinois University and the former director of the Springfield Art Association.
All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Lunch and networking start at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/.
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers:
+13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
+19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)
You can also join us from a landline phone.
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
Upcoming Programs:
June 18: Tiffany Trusty, Director – Digital Health, Eli Lilly & Co
June 25: Celebration Event & Fundraiser at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (no afternoon meeting)
July 2: No Meeting -
June 4: Matt Mindrum
Join us Tuesday to hear from Matt Mindrum the President and CEO of the Indy Chamber. Matt will speak about the direction of the chamber, focusing on the vision for telling the story of Indianapolis (2024 and beyond), the health of the business community, and economic development. Matt joined the Indy Chamber as President and CEO after more than 15 years of Central Indiana business leadership across the healthcare and life sciences, sports and entertainment, and higher education sectors.
Matt began his post-MBA career at Eli Lilly and Company, where he worked in several sales and marketing leadership roles, including the launch of the U.S. Alzheimer’s business. He then spent eight years serving in Chief Marketing & Communications Officer positions at Butler University and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, overseeing brand building and demand generation efforts for the Midwest’s top-ranked residential undergraduate university and for the Indianapolis 500 — the world’s largest sporting event. Most recently, Matt helped to launch a new healthcare delivery business, serving as VP for Growth and Strategy for a startup unit within DaVita Kidney Care.
Matt has a Bachelor of Music degree from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. He serves on several community boards and lives in Westfield with his wife, MaryAnn, an Assistant United States Attorney, and their three children.
All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Lunch and networking start at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/.
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers:
+13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
+19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)
You can also join us from a landline phone.
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
Upcoming Programs:
June 11: Rod Buffington, Rotary Past District Governor 6460 – Patchwork Paintings
June 18: Tiffany Trusty, Director – Digital Health, Eli Lilly & Co
June 25: Celebration Event & Fundraiser at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (no afternoon meeting)
July 2: No Meeting -
May 28: Memorial Day Program with Carly Smith
The History Committee is honored to bring to you a Memorial Day program to honor our fallen heroes, give you an opportunity to show your respects, and hear about an Indiana program for families of fallen soldiers.
Carly Smith with the Indiana National Guard’s Survivor Outreach Services will join us on Tuesday. Carly received her Bachelors in Social Work and a Certificate in Case Management from Indiana University in 2003. She has been a Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Coordinator within the Indiana National Guard for the last fourteen years since the program’s inception. She was one of the original SOS’s nationwide who helped to build the program from the ground up. In her role as an SOS Coordinator, she has a created a weekend retreat called STARR – Survivor Transition & Resilience Retreat for the families of our Fallen. Prior to her SOS role she served as the State Youth Coordinator within the Guard as well and developed programming to prepare children for the deployment/reunion of their Service Member. Prior to working with the Military population, she spent eleven years on the civilian side working in business development with VisitIndy and doing business marketing research with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
Before our program (10:45-11:45 a.m.), please join the History Committee in putting together bouquets to go on the graves of our soldiers at Crown Hill. Please wear your patriotic colors for Tuesday’s program.
All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Lunch and networking start at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/.
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers:
+13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
+19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)
You can also join us from a landline phone.
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
Upcoming Programs:
June 4: Matt Mindrum, President & CEO, Indy Chamber
June 11: Rod Buffington, Rotary Past District Governor 6460 – Patchwork Paintings
June 18: Tiffany Trusty, Director – Digital Health, Eli Lilly & Co
June 25: Celebration Event & Fundraiser at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (no afternoon meeting)
July 2: No Meeting -
May 21: Kristopher George
Join us Tuesday to hear from Kristopher George with Exodus Refugee Immigration. Exodus has a long history of welcoming refugees and asylees from many countries, cultures, languages, faiths, and political opinions. Kristopher will speak about the refugee resettlement in Indianapolis as well as their history of being the largest refugee resettlement agency in the state.
Graduating from university in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in History, Kris knew he wanted to work in the nonprofit field after volunteering in a Greek refugee camp right before Covid was widespread in the United States. It then only made sense for him to apply for a Housing Associate position at Exodus Refugee Immigration. This position gave him unique experiences through his interactions with refugees by setting up their housing accommodations and providing refugees a home in safety and freedom. Now, as the Community Support Team Coordinator, he speaks to community and faith-based organizations, service groups, and anyone interested in learning more about refugees. He primarily recruits and trains volunteers to form Community Support Teams, who work alongside Exodus in welcoming a refugee family and supporting them on their way to self-sufficiency. A Hoosier born and raised, he has been with Exodus since September of 2021.
All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Lunch and networking start at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/.
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers:
+13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
+19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)
You can also join us from a landline phone.
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
Upcoming Programs:
May 28: Memorial Day Program with Carly Smith, Indiana Survivor Outreach Services, Indiana National Guard
June 4: Matt Mindrum, President & CEO, Indy Chamber
June 11: Rod Buffington, Rotary Past District Governor 6460 – Patchwork Paintings
June 18: Tiffany Trusty, Director – Digital Health, Eli Lilly & Co
June 25: Celebration Event & Fundraiser at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (no afternoon meeting)
July 2: No Meeting -
May 14: Sarah Myer
Join us Tuesday to hear from Sarah Myer the Chief of Staff and Strategy of the Indiana Sports Corp.
Sarah is the Event Co-Director of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team Trials that will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in June. She will share information about the upcoming Swimming Trials, why hosting large-scale sporting events is beneficial to our community and how you can get involved.
At Indiana Sports Corp, Sarah provides strategic guidance and operational leadership to support the organization in fulfilling its mission of impacting the community through sports. She was a producer of “Made for this Moment: An Indiana Sports Corp Story,” a documentary of the history of the sports strategy in Indianapolis and how it set up the community to host the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
Prior to her time at Indiana Sports Corp, Sarah served as Vice President of Marketing for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. In this role, she managed the Marketing & Communications team while overseeing all marketing campaigns promoting 200+ concerts.
Sarah currently serves on the boards of Leadership Indianapolis and Downtown Indy Marketing, in addition to teaching classes at numerous local YMCAs. She was awarded the 2020 United Way Community Ambassador Elevate Award and was part of the 2021 IBJ Forty Under 40 Class.
All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Lunch and networking start at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/.
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795
If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers:
+13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
+19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)
You can also join us from a landline phone.
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 710 170 874
Password: 821795