• August 8: Christopher Day

    August 8: Christopher Day

    Join us Tuesday to hear from Christopher Day the CEO of Elevate Ventures, the #1 most active Seed and Early Stage investor in the Great Lakes Region and #20 in the United States. He is also the Chief Visionary for Rally, the largest cross sector innovation conference. Christopher is an innovator, entrepreneur, business creator, community builder, job maker and wealth creator throughout his endeavors over the last 30 years having co-founded eight businesses in seven different sectors with multiple exits to Fortune 500 companies. He has led companies across multiple sectors including artificial intelligence, SaaS, hardtech, broadband, entertainment, investment banking and real estate.
     
    Christopher will share about the upcoming Rally event that will bring 5,000 innovators, investors, and attendees to Indianapolis at the end of the month. Keynote speakers include Moira Gunn, Magic Johnson, Victoria Arlen, Peyton Manning as well as a $5 million cash IN-prize pitch competition. 

    We hope you will join us for this exciting program and if you are interested in attending Rally you can register online and use promo code “RallyRotaryofIndy” for a 50% off discount.

    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/. 

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    Password: 821795

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  • August 1: Greg McCauley

    Join us Tuesday to hear from Greg McCauley the President, CEO, and Founder of Grand Universe. In the early 1970’s, Greg worked for NASA at the Manned Spacecraft Center (now Johnson Space Center) in Houston, Texas. He worked in Mission Planning and Analysis for the lunar missions of Apollo 15, 16 and 17 in engineering support for Mission Control where he held a NASA top secret clearance.

    In addition to his duties at Grand Universe, Greg is an award-winning professional science communicator, a member of the NASA Museum and Informal Education Alliance and lectures throughout the Midwest on NASA Missions, Astronomy and Space Exploration.

    Greg will speak about and share photos from the James Webb Space Telescope which has been rewriting cosmic history. It has been designed to answer many of the core questions that have mystified the human species over the past half-century. With a $10 billion price tag, it is one of the most ambitious engineering initiatives ever attempted.

    The Webb telescope has already discovered dark-matter galaxies that shouldn’t exist, run-away black holes and an abundance of water throughout the cosmos. What’s next? Join us next week and discover for yourself.
     
    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

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    Upcoming Program
    August 8: Christopher Day, CEO, Elevate Ventures
  • July 25: Taylor Schaffer

    July 25: Taylor Schaffer

    Join us Tuesday to hear from Taylor Schaffer the President & CEO of Downtown Indy, Inc. Last October Taylor became the youngest President and CEO of Downtown Indy, Inc., a nonprofit civic organization focused on improving Downtown Indianapolis. Prior to this position she served in a variety of roles within city government — most recently as Chief of Staff and Chief Deputy Mayor for Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. 

    Before joining the Hogsett administration, Taylor worked in the private sector for clients ranging from non-profit organizations to Fortune 500 Companies, developing communications, branding, and marketing strategies.

    Taylor currently serves on the board of directors for Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center, The Athenaeum Foundation, Visit Indy, IndyGo, and the 2024 NBA All-Star Game Local Organizing Committee.

    She is a former board member of the Indy Hub Foundation, and is a passionate advocate for attracting, retaining, and engaging young talent in Indianapolis.

    Taylor is a proud graduate of Indiana State University and a member of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, Class XLIV (44).
     
    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

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    Upcoming Programs
    August 1: Greg McCauley, President & CEO, Grand Universe
    August 8: Christopher Day, CEO, Elevate Ventures
  • July 18: Jennifer Stanfield

    July 18: Jennifer Stanfield

    Join us Tuesday to hear from our Rotary District 6560 Governor Jennifer Stanfield as she shares her plans for our new Rotary year.

    Jennifer oversees the 42 clubs in our district and is a member of the Rotary Club of Crawfordsville. She served as President of the Crawfordsville Club in 2017-2018. During her year as president, the Crawfordsville Club earned the Rotary International Presidential Citation, was awarded the Rotary Club of the Year, and increased per capita contributions to the Annual Fund to the #3 spot in the District.  

    Jennifer has served as an Assistant Governor, Assistant Governor Coordinator, District Annual Fund Chair and as a Rotary Leadership Institute faculty member. She was named Rotarian of the Year in 2020 for District 6560.

    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

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    Upcoming Programs
    July 25: Taylor Schaffer, President/CEO, Downtown Indy, Inc.
    August 1: Greg McCauley, President & CEO, Grand Universe
    August 8: Christopher Day, CEO, Elevate Ventures

  • July 11: Dr. Allison Barber

    Join us Tuesday to hear from Dr. Allison Barber the President and Chief Operating Officer with the Indiana Fever.

    With a career that spans from a schoolhouse to the White House and now to the Fieldhouse, Dr. Allison Barber has a successful record of building brands and maximizing impact. From grade school teacher in Merrillville, Indiana, to communications strategist in the White House and United States Department of Defense; and as the first chancellor and chief fundraiser for Western Governor’s University (WGU) Indiana, Allison has dedicated herself to creating pathways to help individuals reach their potential.
    Now, as the President and COO of the Indiana Fever, she has set her sights on building and inspiring Fever fans in all 92 counties of Indiana. Barber understands the power of playing sports, a college athlete who lettered in tennis and softball, she values the positive impact sports can have on both children and adults.

    Barber holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Tennessee Temple University; a M.S. in Elementary Education from Indiana University; and a Ph.D. In Leadership from Tennessee Temple University. She is the recipient of the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service awarded by Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld and was recognized as a Woman of Influence by the Indianapolis Business Journal.

    In March 2019, she was presented with Indiana’s highest honor, the Sagamore of the Wabash, presented by Governor Eric Holcomb. Barber is the board chair for the Sagamore Institute and serves on the boards of the American Red Cross, Indiana Destination Development Corporation, and the Indiana Chamber. She volunteers for the Elizabeth Dole Hidden Heroes Foundation, Wheeler Mission and NBA All-Star 2024.

    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)
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    You can also join us from a landline phone.
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    Upcoming Programs
    July 18: Jennifer Stanfield, Rotary District 6560 Governor
    July 25: Taylor Schaffer, President/CEO, Downtown Indy, Inc.

  • July 4: No Meeting

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis will NOT be meeting on July 4. Have a safe and happy holiday! Be sure to join us for our next program on Tuesday, July 11. 


    Upcoming Programs
    July 4: No Program – Happy 4th of July
    July 11: Allison Barber, President & COO, Indiana Fever
    July 18: Jennifer Stanfield, Rotary District 6560 Governor
    July 25: Taylor Schaffer, President/CEO, Downtown Indy, Inc.

  • July 12: 5:31 Club

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

    What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together.

    When: Wednesday, July 12 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Cinco de Mayo Cantina 2, 6473 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis, IN

  • June 27: Celebration Event & Fundraiser

    June 27: Celebration Event & Fundraiser


          

    Our club will NOT be meeting for lunch on June 27. 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 23 by 11 a.m. on Square. Tickets will not be sold at the door. The public is welcome and encouraged to join us for this spectacular night. 

    Location: Tinker House Events, 1101 East 16th. Street, Indianapolis, 46202
    Cocktail Hour: 5:30 p.m.
    Dinner and Program : 6:30 p.m.
    After Party: The after party will take place at the Murat Shrine Oasis Lounge located at 510 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis. Registration is not required to attend the after party. 

    Please note:  Onsite parking is free and the greenspace to the west of the building can be used for additional parking. If you have any special dietary restrictions that you have not alerted to staff, please email Jamie.  The silent auction is live and open until 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 27. Register and bid today! You do not have to attend the event to or be a Rotarian to participate. 

    Upcoming Programs
    July 4: No Program – Happy 4th of July
    July 11: Allison Barber, President & COO, Indiana Fever
    July 18: Jennifer Stanfield, Rotary District 6560 Governor
    July 25: Taylor Schaffer, President/CEO, Downtown Indy, Inc.

  • June 20: Gary Varvel

    Join us Tuesday to hear from Gary Varvel a national award-winning, syndicated editorial cartoonist with Creators Syndicate. He currently writes the Varvel’s Views From The Right newsletter on Substack.
     
    Gary was born in Indianapolis, graduated from Danville High School and studied at John Herron School of Art (IUPUI). He worked for 40 years for Indianapolis Newspapers Inc where he was The Star’s editorial cartoonist for 24 years.
     
    In 2015, Gary was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. He has won the National Headliners Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award for Best Editorial Cartoonist Division, plus dozens of state awards.

    Gary’s cartoons have appeared on Fox News and in Newsweek, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New York Post, USA Today, Washington Times, National Review and Sports Illustrated. His cartoons have also been reprinted in many college and high school textbooks.
     
    Gary is the chairman of the board of House of Grace Films and co-writer and producer of the films The Board and The War Within. 
     
    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)
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    You can also join us from a landline phone.
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    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    Upcoming Programs

    June 27: Celebration Event & Fundraiser at Tinker House Events (no lunch program)
    July 4: No Program – Happy 4th of July
    July 11: Allison Barber, President & COO, Indiana Fever
    July 18: Jennifer Stanfield, Rotary District 6560 Governor
    July 25: Taylor Schaffer, President/CEO, Downtown Indy, Inc.

  • Rotarians Beautify the Grounds at ISBVI

    Rotarians Beautify the Grounds at ISBVI




    The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (INSBVI) has been a favorite nonprofit for Rotarians who are willing to work hard outside! On Saturday, June 10, 8 Rotarians and 3 guests helped beautify INSBVI’s property that adjoins the Monon Trail; several runners and walkers said thank you!  We trimmed shrubs, pulled vines and weeds, and weedwacked so mulch could be spread at a later date.  

    Another project involved raking leaves and clearing weeds and poison ivy (yikes!) from a contained area. Elizabeth Garvey, the INSBVI horticulturist, was so thankful and said how great both of the areas looked!

    Finally, several Rotarians pulled the dreaded thistle that was growing in the playground, ouch!
     
    Thanks to all for their efforts!  Rotarians included: Tom Fodor, Stacy Johnson, Bruce Glor, Marie Koenig, Edie Collings, Larita Killian, Charlie Meyer, and Monica Peterson. Guests were: Rob Smith, Allison Meyer, and Gary Koenig.