| The 2023-24 Rotary Bowling League starts Tuesday, September 19. There’s still a few openings. If you have three bowlers, we can make space for your team. If it’s just you, we will fit you on to an existing team. Details: -Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. until about 8:30 p.m. at Woodland Bowl (96th & Keystone) -24 Weeks with the league ending in early April. -$20/week (3 games) but $18/week with pre-payment. -Our league is about fun! Proof: Our averages range from 90 to 190, and we even root for our opponents. Some bowlers even leave the lanes to reconvene at a nearby restaurant for appetizers and beverages, Fun! Interested in learning more? Attend the Rotary Bowling Open House on Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Woodland Bowl. To join, contact Norm Melzer. |
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September 5: Dr. Aleesia Johnon
Join us Tuesday to hear from Dr. Aleesia Johnson. Dr. Johnson serves as Superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), the largest district in Indiana serving more than 30,000 students. Named Superintendent in 2019, Dr. Johnson has entered her second decade of service as an educator, achieving success as a teacher, school leader and administrator in both public charter and traditional district schools. She is the first Black woman to serve as superintendent in Indianapolis Public Schools.
A native of Evansville, Indiana, Dr. Johnson comes from a family of educators, including her mother, who is an elementary school principal, her grandfather, who was one of few African American administrators in the Evansville area during the 1970s and 80s, and her grandmother, who worked as a high school classroom assistant. Growing up in her mother’s middle school classroom, Dr. Johnson began her career as a 6th grade Science and Social Studies teacher. Dr. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and African American Studies from Agnes Scott College, a Master of Social Work in Children and Youth and Community Organizing from the University of Michigan, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Secondary Education and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, both from Oakland City University.
Dr. Johnson believes deeply in service not only to the students and families of IPS but also to the broader Indianapolis community. She demonstrates this belief through her membership on several local organizational boards, including The Arts Council of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis 500 Festival, the IUPUI Board of Advisors, and the Board of Trustees for Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis Campus. She serves on the advisory board at Harvard University’s Center for Education Policy Research and is also a member of the Aspen Superintendents Network as well as Chiefs For Change, a national advocacy organization of state and district education leaders. Dr. Johnson is privileged to also be an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. 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/. Lunch will be available starting 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:
September 12: Dennis Trinkle, Senior VP, Talent, Strategy & Partnerships, TechPoint
September 19: Bekah Wickham, Manager of Training & Resources, Immigrant Welcome Center
September 26: Dr. David Geeslin, Superintendent/CEO, Indiana School for the Deaf
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Environment & Beautification Service Blitz – Volunteers Needed
Join the Environment and Beautification Committee at their upcoming service projects. Sign up online to participate. All are welcome at these family friendly events!
Saturday, September 16: Mass Ave Cultural Arts District from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturday, September 23: Mass Ave Cultural Arts District from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturday, September 30: Fletcher Place Community Center, 1627 Prospect St., Indianapolis, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturday, October 7: RecycleForce, 816 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Older youth and adults only due to construction.)Special thanks to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation for funding these projects.
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August 29: Community Networking Event
On Tuesday, August 29 we will not be meeting for lunch and our regular program. Instead, you’re invited to an afternoon of fun and networking with INSPIREsmall.biz and the Rotary Club of Indianapolis at the Murat Shrine
Join us for an afternoon of new connections, light appetizers, and cash bar from 3-6 p.m. Register for this free event on Eventbrite.
All are welcome so invite your friends and colleagues to join us for a fun afternoon of networking.
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August 22: Dr. Philip Eskew Jr.
Join us Tuesday to hear from Dr. Philip Eskew Jr. Dr. Eskew is a graduate of DePauw University and the Indiana University School of Medicine. He served his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He started his practice in Carmel, Indiana, as a solo practitioner and built up a large group practice. After twenty years in private practice, Dr. Eskew became the Ob/Gyn Residency Director and Medical Director of Women and Infant Services at St. Vincent Hospital. He retired after delivering over 5,000 babies and 38 years at St. Vincent Hospital. Dr. Eskew is a Clinical Emeritus Professor in the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Eskew served 12 years on the Carmel School Board and later was elected by the alumni to serve 12 years as an Indiana University Trustee. He is a former Vice President of The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists. Additionally, he is a retired Brigadier General in the Indiana Guard Reserve, Past President, and inductee in the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, and a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Dr. Eskew is a current member of the Bloomington Rotary Club with over 42 years of perfect attendance.
Dr. Eskew will share about his experience as a physician and rules to live by that he has developed over the years. “A Bag of Tools, A Book of Rules.”
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/. Lunch will be available starting 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:
August 29: No Lunch Program – Community Networking Event from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Murat Shrine
September 5: Dr. Aleesia Johnson, Superintendent, Indianapolis Public Schools
September 12: Dennis Trinkle, Senior VP, Talent, Strategy & Partnerships, TechPoint -
August 15: Theresa Brun
Join us Tuesday to hear from Theresa Brun the Executive Director of Brooke’s Place.
In 1999 Pam Wright, a licensed mental health counselor, noticed a need in central Indiana for an ongoing community support program for children grieving for a loved one. With a group of colleagues, Wright founded Brooke’s Place, named after a resilient young lady who lost her father in a plane crash when she was just 13.
The organization has provided grief support for youth ages 3 – 29 and their families throughout the last 20 years. The program revolves around the understanding that children grieve differently than adults, and need support tailored to their needs.
1 in 11 children in Indiana will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18, Brooke’s Place strives to create a community where every young person living with grief feels safe, supported, and understood during their personal grief journey.
Theresa Brun joined Brooke’s Place as Executive Director in December, 2015, bringing over 20 years of non-profit experience and a passion for healthcare and serving children. Her previous non-profit management experience included serving as Executive Director of the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation, Chapter President for the National MS Society, and Vice President of Professional Services for the American Cancer Society. Additionally, she gained experience in the for-profit arena, serving for 8 years as the Senior Director of Client Services for Physicians World. Theresa has a degree in communications/public relations from the University of Dayton, and recently completed her certificate in fundraising management from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at the IUPUI Fundraising School.
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/. Lunch will be available starting 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:
August 22: Dr. Philip Eskew Jr.
August 29: No Lunch Program – Community Networking Event from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Murat Shrine
September 5: Dr. Aleesia Johnson, Superintendent, Indianapolis Public Schools
September 12: Dennis Trinkle, Senior VP, Talent, Strategy & Partnerships, TechPoint -
August 29: Community Networking Event
You’re invited to an afternoon of fun and networking with INSPIREsmall.biz and the Rotary Club of Indianapolis at the Murat Shrine in downtown Indianapolis.
On August 29 (in place of our Tuesday lunch program) we will be hosting a community networking event. Join us for an afternoon of new connections, light appetizers and cash bar from 3-6 p.m. All are welcome!
Register before Tuesday, August 22 to have your contact information included in the event booklet. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/656211976687