| Plant. Care. Grow. The goal of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful is to increase tree cover in Indianapolis by planting 100,000 large trees – with trunks 1″ in diameter or larger at planting time -in strategic locations. Together we can grow our city’s tree canopy and make Indy a better place to live, work, and play. KIB’s marketing and promotions plan provides many opportunities for positive exposure to hundreds of neighborhoods, including thousands of residents, volunteers, and online followers. Sometimes, keeping our city beautiful is as simple as planting a tree. Trees enhance our lives in more ways than you might think. KIB coordinates a number of programs dedicated to planting, preserving, and educating people about trees. (Visit kibi.org for more information!) On Saturday, Oct. 8 from 9 am -12 pm, join the Rotary Environment and Beautification Committee at 3433 N. Central Ave. 46205 at Constitution Gardens GreenSpace, where we’ll be planting trees and perennials, spreading mulch, and perhaps raking gravel for walkways. KIB will: – Provide a professionally led day of service for Rotary, with all tools necessary – Provide acknowledgment of the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation’s support via two posts on social media – Spotlight the Rotary day of service in KIB’s Get the Dirt newsletter, including a photo Please contact Marie Koenig koenigmarie55@gmail.com 317-509-0525 or Erika Earl eearl@rje-bi.com by Oct. 5 if you are able to help! Families welcome. We would like at least 12 participants, thank you! |
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October 8: Service Opportunity with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
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Sept. 20: Ryan McCarty
Join us Tuesday to hear from Ryan McCarty the Co-Founder of Culture of Good. Ryan is an internationally renowned consultant, speaker, and author of “Build a Culture of Good.” He advises organizations on how to create an inspiring, meaningful, and engaging workplace. Since he developed Culture of Good, the movement has impacted over 3,000 employees in 42 states, with more than the $6 million in goodwill provided to various communities. His work has been featured in: The Huffington Post, People, Forbes, and more.
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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Sept. 28: 4-Way Test Volunteers Needed
The 4-Way Test Program is an amazing opportunity which allows Rotarians to interact with students giving them ideas/techniques and tactics for great decision making throughout their lives! And all it costs you is a couple hours of your time.
These activities are vital to the student’s growth and foundation, and we promise the experience is rewarding, eye-opening and fun!
Join us for our first 4-Way Test of the year on Wednesday, September 28 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Christel House South Academy. Contact Michael Crowley or the office at info@indyrotary.org to volunteer.
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October 13: 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off
The 5:31 Club will hold the 9th Annual Chili Cook Off at the Murat Shrine on Thursday, October 13 from 5:31-7:00 p.m.
All attendees will be judges in the blind taste test of ten chilis prepared by Matt Burnett, President Jenny Dexter, Marie Koenig, Tiffany Wesseler, Andile Songo, Erika Earl, Matt LeTexier, Tom Richardson, Joe Loughmiller (“Mr. Cheri Storms”), and Norm Melzer. Cast your vote for your favorite and second favorite, then eat and chat some more as Rotary poll officials tally the vote and announce the top three chilis as chosen by the attendees.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy an evening with your fellow Rotarians, eat some really good chili and cast your vote. Note: paper ballots will be used so that, in the event of a challenge, officials can recount votes and lay to rest any such challenge.
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Sept. 13: Dr. Paula Gustafson
Join us Tuesday to hear from Dr. Paula Gustafson the Chief Medical Officer and a board-certified pediatrician at Major Health Partners. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and a board member of the Indiana Chapter of the AAP. She is an active health leader in her local community and state with a focus on childhood obesity and early brain development. She is a founding member of the Shelby County Early Learning Coalition. Dr. Gustafson earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at General Motors Institute (Kettering University), a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at MIT, an MBA at INSEAD in Fountainbleau, France, and her Medical Degree at Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at IU Health and has been practicing pediatrics in Shelbyville, Indiana for more than 20 years.
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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Sept 6: Dr. Sean Huddleston
Join us Tuesday to hear from Dr. Sean Huddleston the President of Martin University. Rotarian Rev. Fr. Boniface Hardin and Sister Jane Schilling founded Martin University in 1977. Martin University’s original mission was to serve low-income, minority, and adult learners and it has not changed, although students from all backgrounds have always been welcomed.
Dr. Sean Huddleston began his presidency as Martin University’s 5th president in 2019. Dr. Huddleston’s entire career in higher education has been focused on leading institutional efforts that create conditions of success for nontraditional students and those who have been historically underrepresented and underserved. Prior to joining Martin University, Dr. Huddleston served as the inaugural Vice President and Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer for the University of Indianapolis. In this role, Dr. Huddleston led system-wide efforts that enhanced institutional excellence through the design, implementation, and assessment of institutional diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives.
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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+13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
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August 30: Service Project with Indiana Diaper Bank
This year the Rotary Club of Indianapolis will host a service project during our weekly Tuesday program when the month has a 5th Tuesday. Mark your calendars now for August 30, November 29, January 31 and May 30.
Join us Tuesday as we work with the Indiana Diaper Bank. The Indiana Diaper Bank is a nonprofit charity that works to assist low-income families to meet the immediate need for diapers and provide a reliable source of basic diaper needs.1 in 3 families in Indiana struggle to afford diapers, which is a cost of $80 a month per child. On Tuesday we will work together to package diapers for families in need.
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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August 23: Ted Green
Join us Tuesday to hear from Ted Green. In 2010, Ted switched to filmmaking after 20 years as a newspaper journalist. Since then, he has produced seven documentaries, the most recent about Holocaust survivor turned global forgiveness ambassador Eva Kor. Ted’s current project is on Carl Erskine, the last-man standing of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ famed “Boys of Summer” and a longtime ambassador for diversity and inclusion.
Ted’s documentaries have screened in film festivals worldwide and at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and have been featured in The New York Times and Forbes.com. “Eva: A-7063” aired on 95 percent of U.S. PBS stations and in Germany. “Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story” aired on ESPN Classic for several years. Ted holds a BA in American History from Princeton University and a Masters from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
We look forward to hearing about Ted’s newest film as well as the Erskine Personal Impact Curriculum (EPIC) that has been developed in partnership with Special Olympics Indiana.
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.
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Sept. 17: White River Clean-Up Project
Join Rotarian friends and guests in volunteering to clean up a small section of the White River. We’ll work both the shoreline and the river (in canoes). Families are welcome. When we did this last year, we had a blast! And we pulled about 3,000 pounds of junk and litter from the river.
Join us Sat., Sept. 17 from 9 am till 1 pm or any portion thereof. The precise location is yet to be selected by Friends of the White River. All are welcome.
RSVP on EventBrite. Email NormMelzer@gmail.com with any questions.