| Join us Tuesday as we hear from Elizabeth Usovicz a Rotary International Director. Elizabeth Usovicz is principal of WhiteSpace Consulting, which focuses on business coaching, business development strategy, and market insights. She previously held leadership positions at Deloitte, Kellogg’s of Mexico, and two venture capital-funded startup companies. Formerly associate director of international programs at Bentley University and an adjunct professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, she currently is a volunteer mentor and adviser to startup company founders through MIT’s Growth Mentoring Services program. Usovicz joined Rotary in 1997. She served as a Rotary public image coordinator for three years, a facilitator for multiyear district planning for zones 30 and 31, on the training team for governors-elect training seminars, and as a curriculum chair of the Heart of America Rotary Leadership Institute. Her 20-year passion in Rotary is supporting orphans and at-risk children in Malawi. She has written 10 Rotary Foundation grants to help Malawi’s children and led a vocational training team that worked with local primary school teachers to develop and implement a program that encourages children, especially girls, to stay in school. Other grant projects have focused on a malaria bed net initiative in the southern region of Lake Malawi. “We helped reduce the mortality rate of children under five by 80% in that region — that’s the power of ‘we’ in Rotary,” Usovicz says. “I am not a medical professional, but when we collaborate like that in Rotary, we become lifesavers.” Usovicz has received The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and has twice received the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award. In 2014, Usovicz was recognized at the White House as a Rotary Women of Action honoree. A native of Salem, Massachusetts, she appreciates history and her Lithuanian heritage. She also enjoys music, classic films, and science fiction TV. Usovicz and her husband, Dean Mathewson, are both Major Donors and Bequest Society members. They live in Westwood, Kansas. 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 |
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January 17: Elizabeth Usovicz
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February 1: 5:31 Club Blind Wine Tasting
Join us at this year’s 5:31 Club Wine Tasting event hosted by Rotarian Matt Burnett and his wife Jill!
When: February 1, starting at 5:31 p.m., ending at 7:00 p.m.
The rules are simple:
- Bring your favorite bottle of red or white wine ($30 or less)
- Sample a few wines
- Vote on your phone
- Learn the results that evening.
- Have fun!!
Wines that need to be chilled (most whites) will be wrapped in foil and assigned a number. Wines that don’t need to be chilled (most reds) will be wrapped in brown bags and numbered.
This is a wine TASTING, but just in case, ride shares from Uber or Lyft will be available. Drink responsibly.
Questions? Contact Norm Melzer at normmelzer@gmail.com.
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January 10: Gil Peri
Join us Tuesday as we hear from Gil Peri the President of Riley Children’s Health. He is a pediatric healthcare executive with more than 20 years of achieving the best outcomes for patients, families, and team members. Previously the president and chief operating officer at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Peri oversaw health system operations, strategy and innovation. There, he led the hospital’s interdisciplinary team and strategically scaled pediatric expertise across a three-state region. Prior, he was senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Children’s Hospital Colorado, leading enterprise strategy and clinical program development and overseeing service line operations and financial performance. He also led strategic growth, partnerships and retail ambulatory operations at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Peri holds master’s degrees in business administration and public health and a bachelor’s degree in biology. Peri will share an overview of where Riley Children’s Health has been and what the future holds for the organization.
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:
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January 11: Corporate Membership Breakfast Series
Join other Corporate Members as we hear from author, historian and Founder & President of Historical Solutions, LLC, Dr. Dan Miller.
Corporate Membership Breakfast Series presents: Historian Dr. Dan Miller
“A Light From The Past – What Their 1920s Say About Your 2020s”
Hosted by: Conner Insurance (8445 Keystone Crossing, Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240)
7:30am-8:00am Networking, light breakfast and coffee
8:00am-8:35am Presentation
8:35am-8:50am Q & A
8:50am-9:00am Wrap Up
Register on Eventbrite.
Dr. Miller will have copies of his book, “The Heart Of A Word: The History Of Community Hospital East” available at the meeting. They will be $10 and he is available to sign copies.
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January 3: Ashley Eason
Join us Tuesday as we hear from Ashley Eason with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Previously, Ashley was the Vice President of Programs and Services at The International Center where she oversaw business development and programming. She serves on the advisory board of the America China Society of Indiana and previously served on the board of the Indiana Council on World Affairs.
Before relocating to Indiana, Ashley served as Regional Outreach Director at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition in Washington, DC, where she directed an advocacy network of business, civic, non-profit, and retired military leadership in support of funding for U.S. foreign assistance.
Ashley holds an M.A. in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University’s School of International Service in Washington, D.C., and a B.A. in Communications from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.
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 -
December 20 & 27: No Meeting
Our office will operate on modified hours over the next few weeks and please note there will be no Rotary meetings on December 20 or December 27. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, January 3!
Want to make that year end gift to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation (Our local foundation) click here
Want to make that year end gift to The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International Foundation) click here
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January 12: Book Review with Ben Lytle
Join us on Thursday, January 12 on Zoom at noon to review the book The Potentialist with Ben Lytle, Founder & Former CEO of Anthem.
Ben Lytle is a self-made serial entrepreneur/CEO known for being ahead of the curve – creating something out of nothing, adjusting and thriving during change. Lytle is a thought leader on the future. He launched five successful companies, two listing on the New York Stock Exchange, with his best-known success being Anthem, with a current market value of more than $100 billion. He is a healthcare policy expert who served on state and presidential healthcare commissions, and a governance leader with extensive public company experience. Lytle is the author of a new book, The Potentialist: Your Future in the New Reality of the Next Thirty Years, with two companion books to follow in 2023 and 2024. The series is intended as a guidebook for success during the fast-changing, turbulent, and opportunity-rich times ahead – named The Fourth Industrial Revolution by the World Economic Forum.
All are welcome to attend. You can find additional information about the book and Ben at Potentialistfuture.com.
Book Review: January 12, 2023 at noon EST
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Long Time Rotarian, Jim Kienle Passes Away
On December 7th, surrounded by loved ones, a good man passed away. He was a man of many passions. He loved cooking and enjoying meals with friends and family. He loved watching sports and was an ardent The Ohio State University football fan. He loved architecture, historic preservation, and the city of Indianapolis. More importantly, he loved being a friend, mentor, partner and father.
James (Jim) Thomas Kienle, late of Indianapolis, IN, was born in Columbus, OH, on September 4, 1942. He was the oldest of eight children of Lawrence Kienle II and Miriam (nee Willoughby). Because he was born before World War II, and his father served in the US Air Force, he was six years older than the next child and was as much a parent as he was a sibling to the others. He was raised in the Franklinton area of Columbus, lovingly referred to as “The Bottoms,” where he attended Holy Family Grade School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School. In 1967 he graduated with a degree in architecture from The Ohio State University. He was awarded the Alumnus of the Year for Career Development from the College of Engineering’s Knowlton School of Architecture at OSU in 2020.
Jim practiced architecture for more than fifty years and was still working as a consultant when he passed. He started his career working for Granzow & Guss in Columbus, OH. After practicing in Pennsylvania and Washington DC, he returned to the Midwest to be a principle in Archonics Design Partnership—a practice described by those who worked there as Camelot. Jim took great pride in mentoring younger architects and fostering their unique abilities. He enjoyed collaborating on projects and considered his closest collaborators to be family as much as friends.
Throughout the years, he worked with colleagues and clients to bring new life to historic structures, college campuses, and urban environments while acting in leadership roles at several architectural firms including HNTB, Moody Nolan, and James T. Kienle & Associates. Some of his most notable civic projects include the Kentucky and Indiana State Capitol Masterplans, Indiana Government Center South Building, and the Old Executive Office Building in Washington D.C. Jim also loved adapted use of historic train stations. Important projects included L&N Depot, Bowling Green, KY, B&O Depot, Grafton, WV, and the Big 4, Layfette, IN. He also specialized in renovating historic theaters, including The Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, University of Wisconsin Memorial Union Theaters, and The Lerner Theatre & Conference Center in Elkhart, IN. Jim also took the design lead on key new structures including the National Advocacy Center at the University of South Carolina and the Georgetown College Library and the Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Building in Georgetown, KY.
Nationally recognized for his contribution to the field, he had a passion for preservation architecture and was elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) College of Fellows in 2004. Jim was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash for his pioneering work in preservation. As an acclaimed architect, civic leader, advocate for the architectural profession, he received many awards from Indiana’s chapter of the AIA including the Gold Medal, Edward D. Pierre Award, Juliet Peddle Award, and the President’s Award. Although he was a celebrated architect, he prided himself on being humble, curious, and generous with his time and talents.
At the local and national level, Jim was committed to service and civic leadership. For twenty-five years, twelve as President, he served on the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission. He was on the boards and committees of several non-profit organizations including Preservation Action of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Indiana Landmarks, and City of Indianapolis’s Urban Design Oversight Committee. Additionally, he was the president of the Indiana German Heritage Society, a board member of the The American Red Cross – Greater Indianapolis, a Rotarian in the Downtown Indianapolis Rotary Club, and a graduate of Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series.
Jim was integral to downtown Indy’s redevelopment, the emergence of its historic neighborhoods, and its transformation into a major metropolitan hub. From the renovation of his 1872 Victorian cottage in Lockerbie Square to the on-going preservation of his local parish of St. Mary Catholic Church, his commitment to downtown was personal.
He and his wife Marjorie were always a team. While raising two children, they worked to revitalize Lockerbie Square along with the other pioneering neighbors. In addition to renovating historic homes, Jim also designed neighborhood landmarks such as the Lockerbie Glove Condos and the Educational Center that the James Whitcomb Riley House Museum. Beloved by those in the neighborhood, Jim was known for his easy smile and chats with friends during his long walks. He had a great laugh and wonderful sense of humor. He loved a good party and Christmas was his favorite time of year. He and Marjorie were married during Advent and he passed away ten days before their 56th wedding anniversary.
Jim Kienle was preceded in death by his father Lawrence R. Kienle II, mother Miriam D. Kienle, and brother Lawrence R. Kienle III. He is survived by his wife Marjorie Kienle, daughter Miriam E. Kienle (John Harlan Norris), son James Andrew Kienle (Jenna), and step-grandson Conrad Gehlhausen. He is also survived by his sisters Patricia Billingsley, Mary Ann Graue (William), Angela Smith (Rex), Cindy Sheets (David), and Jane Kienle (Dean Bramlett), his brother Peter Kienle (Cindy Long), and his sister-in-law Mary Ann Melvin. Additionally, he is survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The calling with be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 4-8pm at Flanner Buchanan-Broad Ripple 1305 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220. The funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 11am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 317 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, preceded by a calling at 10am at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church in Indianapolis and the James and Marjorie Kienle Scholarship Fund at The OSU’s Knowlton School of Architecture.
Obituary:
https://flannerbuchanan.com/obits/james-jim-thomas-kienle/Services:
Visitation: December 13, 2022 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Flanner Buchanan- Broad Ripple
1305 Broad Ripple Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 475-4475
www.flannerbuchanan.comVisitation: December 14, 2022 10:00 – 11:00 am
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
317 N. New Jersey Street
Indianapolis, 46204Mass of Christian Burial: December 14, 2022 11:00 am
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
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December 13: Annual Holiday Program
Join us Tuesday for our Annual Holiday Program benefitting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. Entertainment will be provided by Leah Crane and Pavel Polanco-Safadit. We will highlight organizations that have received support from Indianapolis Rotary Foundation and raise additional dollars to keep the Club’s philanthropy strong and enduring. We hope you will join us for this fun and festive program.
Don’t forget to order your holiday centerpieces donated by Tiffany Wesseler from Eagledale Florist by Friday, December 9 at noon.100% of the funds collected are donated to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.
All are welcome at Rotary programs. 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.
We will not be offering a Zoom option for our Holiday Program.