• September 10: Dr. Chris Nelson, Dr. Anthony Mimms and Chris Rupert

    September 10: Dr. Chris Nelson, Dr. Anthony Mimms and Chris Rupert

    Join us on Tuesday to hear from Dr. Chris Nelson and Dr. Anthony Mimms as Rotarian Chris Rupert, Chief Executive Officer of Options Behavioral Health System, talks with them about about the challenges and triumphs of serving patients with addictions. We have heard from Governor Holcomb, State Senators and IMPD Chief of Police Bryan Roach, but now we can hear from those working on the front lines with patients to help them overcome their addictions.

    Dr. Nelson is an Indiana native. He attended Indiana University followed by Indiana University School of Medicine in 1994. After completing residency in Anesthesiology and attaining his board certification in 2005, Dr. Nelson successfully opened four OR independent surgery center. He served as both director of anesthesia and pain management services. From 2010 until 2015 Dr. Nelson directed interventional pain management services through his private practice, United Anesthesiologists of Northern Indiana. In 2014 Dr. Nelson recognized the opioid addiction epidemic Hoosiers were facing and began to shift his focus of pain care to those patients suffering from chronic pain while afflicted with the disease of addiction. He co-founded Allied Wellness Group in 2015 with his partner Dr. John Miller, M.D. a board certified family practice physician. Together they approach the treatment of pain and addiction with a holistic bio-psychosocial emphasis. Dr. Nelson currently serves as the treasurer of the Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

    Dr. Anthony Mimms is a Board Certified Physiatrist serving the Indianapolis area for more than 8 years. Dr. Mimms is experienced in EMG (Electromyography), Joint Drainage and Myofascial Trigger Point Injection. He is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association, the Indianapolis Medical Association and the Indiana State Physical Rehab Association. Dr. Mimms was also awarded the Patients’ Choice Award, the Compassionate Doctor Recognition and the Top 10 Doctor.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!

  • September 3: Larry Cimino, President, Indiana Council on World Affairs

    September 3: Larry Cimino, President, Indiana Council on World Affairs

    Join us on Tuesday to hear from Larry Cimino who is the President of the Indiana Council on World Affairs. In his day job, he is a strategic global management consultant and is president of ProConsult, LLC, where he works with for-profit and not-for-profit multinational corporations and international governments maintaining a special focus on mental health advocacy and the comorbidity (or co-occurrence) of mental and medical illnesses.

    Larry currently serves as the Global Program Director for the Dialogue on Diabetes and Depression, an international effort addressing problems related to the co-occurrence of diabetes and depression under the auspices of a Geneva, Switzerland-based not-for-profit.

    He retired form Eli Lilly and Company in 2007 after a career of 32 years in which he served in management capacities in Sales, Human Resources, International Marketing, International Government Affairs, and as President of the Lilly Foundation.

    He is Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Indiana University International Center for Intercultural Communications providing language and intercultural training in academic, professional, and other occupational contexts.

    A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Larry graduated from the University of Toronto with degrees in English Literature and Communications.

    Larry will talk about the activities of the Indiana Council on World Affairs, his own international work experience, and the impact that international events have on us and how they affect our US foreign policy.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!

  • August 27: Jeremy Watson, Director of Business Programs, Fairbanks

    Drug abuse costs employers upwards of $81 billion each year in turnover, productivity reductions, absenteeism, workplace theft, sick time utilization and lower work quality. Healthcare benefits are often designed to help with employee issues like this, yet most organizations experience very low utilization of their benefits programs.

    Fairbanks Employer Services is uniquely positioned to help employers identify and provide care for employees who may suffer from or are at risk for a behavioral-health issue such as substance use disorder. Backed with more than 70 years of expertise and proven treatments, Fairbanks provides support through a range of programs and services from behavioral health management to traditional recovery support.

    Join us next week as we hear from Jeremy Watson the Director of Business Programs with Fairbanks about how they are helping employers keep valued employees healthy and productive, while reducing turnover and hiring costs.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there! 

  • August 20: Paul Knapp, CEO/Principal of Young & Laramore Advertising and EchoPoint Media Rethink 65/70 Coalition

    Join us next week (in the 2nd floor ballroom) as we hear from Paul Knapp. Paul is the CEO/Principal of Young & Laramore Advertising and EchoPoint Media. Young & Laramore is a national, full-service advertising agency based in Indianapolis serving a variety of national consumer brands. Paul helped create EchoPoint Media in 1998, a division of Y&L, and it has become the largest media planning and buying agency in the state of Indiana. Paul is also Managing Partner of School 9, LLC, which owns the historic former Public School No. 9 in Lockerbie Square along Interstate 65/70, now serving as an office building.

    Paul has served on a variety of civic boards over the years including Worldwide Partners, Inc., a Denver-based global network of independent advertising agencies.  He has served for over ten years on the board of Building Tomorrow, Inc., an Indianapolis-based non-profit that has built nearly 90 primary schools in rural Uganda striving to provide quality education to un-schooled children in Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Responding to the news that Interstates 65 and 70 in downtown Indianapolis would be completely reconstructed in the coming years, Paul joined with other concerned businesses, civic organizations, and citizens to form the Rethink 65/70 Coalition in January 2018 and has served as one of its leaders ever since. Paul will give us an overview of what INDOT plans on replacing and, hopefully, open our eyes to the enormous opportunity ahead of us with the reconstruction that will take place over the next ten years.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!

  • August 13: Steve Grant, Former Indianapolis Colt, Sports World Inc.

    August 13: Steve Grant, Former Indianapolis Colt, Sports World Inc.

    “You’re not born a Winner; You’re not born a Loser; You’re born a CHOOSER.”

    Join us on Tuesday as we hear from Steve Grant a former Indianapolis Colts linebacker who now works with Sports World Inc. Sports World sends professional athletes to share personal life experiences with students, helping them to recognize the consequences of their choices while challenging them with The Message of Hope. Their focus at Sports World is to help students see the value of making positive choices in their life. They also work with teachers and administrators, reinforcing what they are already teaching. Their focus is not to create shame for making bad decisions, but to show students they can choose a better way. We look forward to hearing Steve’s story and the impact he is having on so many young lives.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!

  • August 6: Ben Trockman, Diversity & Inclusion Outreach Specialist, Old National Bank

    August 6: Ben Trockman, Diversity & Inclusion Outreach Specialist, Old National Bank

    Join us on Tuesday as we hear from  Ben Trockman, Diversity and Inclusion Outreach Specialist with Old National Bank. Ben has been challenged to assist Old National to become a leader in disability employment and inclusion through education and awareness, while working to enhance recruiting efforts and rethinking the hiring processes to successfully recruit, on-board and employ people with disabilities. Ben also manages the Achieve Ability professional mentoring program at Old National Bank.

    Ben is active within the disability advocacy community, and works with legislators in Washington DC and Indianapolis to improve employment opportunities, airline accessibility and healthcare options for people with disabilities. He previously served as a National Ambassador for Easter Seals.

    In 2015, Trockman was presented with the “Spirit of Ability Award” by BraunAbility in recognition of his efforts at Old National. In July 2016, Ben was nominated as an “Honorary Torchbearer” for the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Ben was presented with the “Individual Achievement Award” by Leadership Evansville and, most recently, he was nominated by the Evansville Business Journal as a “20 under 40.”

    Ben serves on the Easter Seals Southwestern Indiana board, the Alumni Council of University of Southern Indiana, the Indiana ABLE Authority board, and has been a passionate supporter of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!

  • July 30: Special Networking Program

    A founding principle of Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy camaraderie and enlarge one’s circle of business and professional acquaintances. As the oldest service club in the world, Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the community’s owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy. Join us on Tuesday, July 30 as we connect and create community. This is a great opportunity to get to know other Rotarians on a more personal level. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect!

    All Rotarians are asked to login to DACdb and update their contact information so that we can maximize our time and Rotary benefits. For a great tutorial on how to use DACdb, just click here.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!

  • August 5:31 Club: Brickyard Crossing Smokehouse

    August 5:31 Club: Brickyard Crossing Smokehouse

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

    WHEN: Wednesday, August 7th from 5:31 pm till 7:00 or 7:30 pm, or anytime in between.

    WHERE: 4400 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN

    WHY: Fellowship, fun, and frivolity during our monthly social get-together in a new downtown venue.

  • Robert Wesley Seymour: Celebration of Life this Sunday

    Robert Wesley Seymour: Celebration of Life this Sunday

    Cicero – Robert Wesley Seymour, 79 of Cicero, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019.

    Bob was born July 26, 1939 in Fremont, OH to the late Robert John and Lenora Estella Seymour. Bob grew up in Sheridan Indiana where his parents owned and operated a Ben Franklin store. He attended and graduated from Butler University where he met his wife Joyce. After graduating, Bob taught music in Edinburgh, IN for a few years. In 1964 he accepted a position with the Boy Scout of America, Crossroads of America Council. He held many positions with BSA over the next 24 years. In 1988 he became Executive Director of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Under his leadership, the club became one of the largest Rotary Clubs in the United States. Rotary was Bob’s true calling. He always referred to the Rotary 4-way Test in his personal life, and his entire professional career reflected the Rotary Motto of Service Above Self.

    For the past 16 years, Bob and his wife, Joyce, wintered in South Texas where he was a tuba player in the Rio Grande Valley Band and Conductor for the Winter Texan Orchestra. He also sang in the Senior Ambassadors Men’s Chorus there.

    Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, David Wesley (wife, Kathy) Seymour; grandchildren, Christopher Michael and Anne Marie Seymour; sister, Nancy Boone; brother, Dan Seymour.

    Donations in his name may be made to either the Boy Scouts of America, Crossroads of America Council or The Salvation Army.

    Published in the The Indianapolis Star on June 30, 2019

    There will be a  Celebration of Life on Sunday July 28th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Camp Belzer beginning at 2:00-5:00 PM.

    Details from David Seymour:

    “Join us as we celebrate the life of my father and mentor, Bob Seymour. All who knew him are welcome. Come and visit with us and share stories of your friendship with him.

    Immediately following the event, we will proceed to the fire ring area where we will light a farewell bonfire in honor of Bob’s lifetime of service to scouting. Scouts uniforms are welcome if you desire.

    If you have photos or stories that you would like to share, please contact me via messenger or by phone.

    We look forward to seeing everyone!”

  • July 23: Dr. Chandan Sen, Director, Indiana Center for Regenerative Medicine and Engineering

    Rotary welcomes Dr. Chandan Sen, Director, Indiana Center for Regenerative Medicine and Engineering, Indiana University School of Medicine

    Join us on Tuesday as we hear from Dr. Chandan Sen the Director of the Indiana Center for Regenerative Medicine and Engineering at Indiana University School of Medicine.

    Dr. Chandan Sen, who came to Indiana University in 2018 after 18 years at The Ohio State University, is best known for conceiving a technology with the potential to regenerate flesh, restore nerves and regrow organs – all by reprogramming skin cells. Sen, a physiologist, and his team have dubbed the process “tissue nanotransfection.” He often refers to it by its abbreviation – TNT. And its implications for the future of health care may be that explosive.

    His presentation will provide a glimpse into the impact and reach of recent advancements in regenerative medicine, as well as an overview of what the Indiana Center for Regenerative Medicine and Engineering will be able to do for industry and research in the state of Indiana.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!