• April 4: Gerry Dick, Inside INdiana Business

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 4, as we welcome Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business to Rotary.

    After 14 years as a principal reporter and field anchor at WRTV (ABC) in Indianapolis, news veteran Gerry A. Dick and technology entrepreneur Scott A. Jones formed Grow Indiana Media Ventures, LLC, a media company created to deliver Indiana business news and information through media sources. Mr. Dick is president and managing editor of Grow Indiana Media Ventures and Mr. Jones serves as chairman.

    Grow Indiana Media Ventures’ properties include Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana’s most watched local business television program; InsideIndianaBusiness.com; Inside INdiana Business Radio, The INside Edge Morning Briefing and INside Edge Mid-Day e-newsletters and a variety of interactive media products.

    Mr. Dick is a frequent keynote speaker and moderator on issues related to the Indiana economy and serves as a business analyst for WISH-TV 8 (CBS, Indianapolis) and 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis).

    His proud accomplishments include the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, four Emmy nominations and Journalist of the Year by the Small Business Administration.

    Mr. Dick was born and raised in Vermilion County and is a graduate of Indiana State University. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement of Central Indiana. Gerry also serves on multiple higher education boards and associations, working to improve and support the business and communication sectors for future generations.

  • The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is Moving

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is thrilled to announce that beginning April 4, 2017 our club will meet for weekly Tuesday meetings at the Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center, located at 2820 North Meridian Street. This is a partnership that has so many wonderful benefits and we are excited for the future of the club. Never been to the space?  Check out this fantastic video that will give you a sneak peek.

    President Elect Ramona Adams and Vice President John Mainella volunteered to lead the effort to find our new home. After evaluating over 30 locations, reviewing six proposals and going on three site visits, they determined that Ivy Tech aligned best with our pricing, parking and community engagement needs.  They certainly pass the Four Way Test!

    With this very exciting announcement comes a change to our lunch offering and pricing.  We worked very hard to minimize the financial burden on our members. In an effort to reduce costs, we are opting to have one buffet option for lunch.  It will consist of a combination of hot dishes and soups and salads, all prepared from scratch by Mary Beth Poe and MBP’s fabulous catering team.

    From April 4 when we make the move to Ivy Tech until our June 20 meeting, the cost to our members for lunch will be $20, a $2 increase from the hot lunch option. Parking continues to be free, with more than 200 spaces available for our members at Ivy Tech. For those who choose not to eat, the facility fee will increase to $5 and does include beverages.  Again, we strongly encourage you to try the lunch.

    Your board and officers and thrilled by this move.  We are excited to embark on a better culinary journey. We are excited for a new space with new energy.  We hope that you will share our enthusiasm and maintain a positive attitude with members and prospects.

    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak with Ramona, John, or any of the other officers. We are happy to provide more detail and guidance on the process we used to come to this decision.

  • DACdb: Prepare to Be Found. Get the Most Out of Your Rotary Membership!

    DACdb: Prepare to Be Found. Get the Most Out of Your Rotary Membership!

    In preparation for our upcoming “Growing your Professional Network: Learn from the Pros!” presentation on April 25, 2017, featuring:

    Nikki Lewallen CEO of Rainmakers
    Billie Dragoo, CEO of RepuCare
    Steven Stolen, VP of Corporate Advancement at the Indy Chamber

    The panel will be moderating by Janet Harris, Janet King Harris, CFE, CruiseOne Dream Vacations. We are asking our Rotary members to be sure they are taking full advantage of DACdb, the District and Club Database.  This database provides vital contact and networking information for all Rotarians.  Click on the link below to update your profile and make the most of this valued asset.

    Download our PDF to learn how to:

    • Get logged in
    • Edit your data
    • Upload your photo
    • Enter key words to help Rotarians find you easier
    • Tell members about yourself, and what you enjoy doing
    • Export data to Excel, PDF, or Word formats
    • Create a membership directory

     

  • March 28: Ryan Vaughn, President, Indiana Sports Corp

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on Tuesday, March 28 as we welcome Ryan Vaughn, the President of the Indiana Sports Corps to Rotary!

    Ryan Vaughn was elected Indiana Sports Corp President in September of 2014. Previously, Ryan served as Chief of Staff for Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard where he oversaw development and implementation of Indy’s strategic planning initiatives, public policy development, financial security and management of the agency directors and Deputy Mayors. Ryan has also been a lawyer with Barnes and Thornburg, LLP and served from 2007-2012  as a Councillor for the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council.

    Indiana Sports Corp’s mission is to create positive impact by hosting world-class sporting events that enhance vibrancy in the community, build civic pride, drive economic impact and media exposure, and encourage opportunities for youth. Ryan’s presentation will discuss the history of the Indiana Sports Corps and the Indy sports strategy that continues to inspire growth and development in the city. Learn more on Tuesday at the Scottish Rite!

  • March 21: Peter Dunn, AKA, Pete the Planner

    March 21: Peter Dunn, AKA, Pete the Planner

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on Tuesday, March 21 as we welcome national media phenom Pete the Planner to Rotary!

    Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete the Planner® is an award-winning comedian and financial mind. He’s a USA TODAY columnist and the author of ten books. As host of the popular radio show, The Pete the Planner Show, and the podcast Million Dollar Plan, Pete provides incredible advice on financial wellness.

    Pete will be presenting his program titled, “Money Has Nothing To Do With Math: How Behavior Makes or Breaks Your Financial Life”

    If you feel like your financial life will be either a success or a failure based on the amount of money you make and the quality of your investments, think again. Behavior will make or break your financial life whether you like it or not. By understanding how to manage your behavior you earn the right to never worry about money again.  Learn more on Tuesday at the Scottish Rite!

  • New Board of Directors Announced

    On Tuesday, March 14, 2017 the Rotary Club of Indianapolis elected eight members to serve on the Board of Directors for two years, beginning on July 1, 2017. We are pleased to welcome the following community leaders to serve our club in leadership positions.

    Greg Albright
    Jenny Dexter
    John Elliott
    Tom Fodor
    Chris Gonzalez
    Tim Lee
    Wendy Noe
    Matt Wilhelm

  • March 14: James Callaghan, President/CEO of Franciscan Health

    March 14: James Callaghan, President/CEO of Franciscan Health

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on Tuesday, March 14 as we welcome James Callaghan, President/CEO of Franciscan Health – Indianapolis, Mooresville and Carmel.

    Callaghan served as Franciscan Health-Michigan City president 2008-2015. In that role, he headed initiatives that led to the hospital earning national and local recognition for outstanding quality of care. In addition, in 2011, Callaghan led the formation of the Franciscan Health Clinical Operations Group, which works to improve the quality and lower the cost of care system-wide, and served as its first director.

    Previous to that, he served as that hospital’s chief operations officer and vice president of medical affairs. He led a physician multi-specialty group into a clinically integrated relationship with the hospital, and led the hospital to a financial turnaround.

    Dr. Callaghan practiced as a family physician in Michigan City and Chesterton, Indiana. Prior to this, he served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Callaghan resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Sue, and their four children.

  • Chin National Day Celebration

    Chin National Day Celebration

    Chin National Day celebrating the 69th year of independence from Burma was held on February 18, 2017. Approximately 1,000 people were in attendance. There was singing, dancing, a style show and a talent contest. The Rotary Club of Indianapolis was recognized for its recent grant of $50,000 to The Chin Community of Indiana organization. This grant is renewable for up to five years. The President of the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation, Matt Will, described how Rotary works to do good globally and locally. He also reiterated The Rotary Club of Indianapolis’ commitment to the Chin Community. Other Rotarian’s who attended were, Jeff Lake, Tim Dudley, Bill Bubenzer, Kelly Tingle, Hodge Patel and Monica Peterson. A Chin Support Committee of more than 15 Rotarian’s has been established and they will work to assist The Chin Community of Indiana in all the areas of need requested by their organization. If you are interested in helping with this Legacy Grant/Project, please contact Jeff Lake at lakejeff960@gmail.com.

     

  • Upcoming Venue Change

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is much more than just a meeting at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.  We are a family of committed citizens who care about making our community, both in Indianapolis and around the world, a better place.  And we will continue to perform our duties as Rotarians no matter where we meet.

    Recently, the officers made the decision to explore other venues for our regular Tuesday meetings.  While the Scottish Rite has been a wonderful home for the last several years, we feel that we have a unique opportunity to look for a new space that provides our members with a better and more meaningful Rotary experience.

    Over the last few weeks, Ramona Adams and John Mainella have been working with Kelly Tingle to execute a request for proposal.  We received interest from more than 10 new venues and are in the process of narrowing our selection to the top 2 or 3 and will visit with these places.  Ramona and John will be presenting more information to you in the next few weeks.  If you have any questions about the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to either one of them.

    The Rotary Office will remain at the Scottish Rite. Our last meeting at the Scottish Rite will be Tuesday, March 28.  We are working to make our transition to a new space as seamless and smooth as possible and certainly appreciate your patience during this process.  We look forward to a wonderful Rotary program on April 4 in our new home.

    In the meantime and over our few remaining weeks in the Scottish Rite, please take a minute to thank the wonderful banquet staff, many of whom we see on a weekly basis.

  • February 28: Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Brent Dickson

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis as we host the 100th Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, Justice Brent E. Dickson to speak about the Indiana Constitution. While many may consider Constitutional Law a “dry” subject, the recent surge in interest in national and state Constitutional Law is an example of how important it is to understand and respect our founding documents.

    Justice Dickson was appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court in 1986 by Governor Robert D. Orr.  Prior to being named a Justice, Dickson spent seventeen years as a general practice lawyer in Lafayette, Indiana, where he earned certification as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has served as a justice on the court longer than any other person since 1853, and served as Chief Justice of Indiana from May 2012 to August 2014. During his service as Chief Justice, he was selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the national Conference of Chief Justices and chaired the Conference’s Committee on Professionalism and Competence of the Bar. Justice Dickson retired on April 29, 2016.

    Justice Dickson will be joining us to speak about the Indiana Constitution.  For more than ten years, Justice Dickson served as an adjunct professor teaching evening courses in Indiana Constitutional Law at both Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law in Bloomington and its Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis.  He will again be teaching the course at McKinney beginning this fall. We look forward to hearing more from Justice Dickson!