• February 21: Filmmaker, Ted Green

    February 21: Filmmaker, Ted Green

    Rotary Welcomes Filmmaker Ted Green

    With 6 documentaries under his belt, filmmaker Ted Green will join Rotary to discuss challenges and opportunities that exist in telling visual stories that carry the lessons and legacy of such great subjects as John Wooden, Crispus Attucks and Eva Kor. Ted’s honors include nine regional Emmys, including two for Best Documentary and the 2016 Indianapolis Urban League’s Servant Leadership Legacy Award. The presentation will include clips from Attucks: The School that Opened a City and Green’s newest film, Eva, which features Hoosier and Holocaust survivor Eva Kor. Come with questions- a robust Q&A session is encouraged.

    In 2010, Ted Green switched to filmmaking after 20 years as a newspaper journalist. Ted holds a BA from Princeton University and a Masters from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He and his wife, Jenny, the sports editor at the Indianapolis Star, live with their twin daughters in Indianapolis.

  • February 14: Jim Litten, President, F.C. Tucker

    February 14: Jim Litten, President, F.C. Tucker

    F.C. Tucker President Jim Litten will join Rotary on Tuesday, February 14 to talk housing trends in the Central Indiana residential real estate market. With over 1,500 agents statewide and over $3.2 billion in sales, The F.C. Tucker Company is the largest independent real estate firm in Indiana and is ranked among the largest independent real estate firms in the nation.

    After receiving his B.S. from Ohio University, Jim served a tour of duty in Vietnam. He moved to Indiana while working with Hunt-Wesson Food Company, and joined the F.C. Tucker Company in 1972, serving as a sales associate, manager, and now Owner/President of the Residential Real Estate Division. He is very active in the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, currently serving as Co-Chairman of the Real Estate Business Magazine and the National Convention Committee.

    Jim was also the recipient of the 1997 Sagamore of the Wabash award from the Governor of Indiana.He remains active in the community through the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, The Lawrence Township Foundation, The Arthritis Foundation, and the Advisory Task Force for Ivy Tech.

  • Thinking outside the box.  Way outside………!

    Thinking outside the box.  Way outside………!

    I have been sharing information about this most incredible Rotary scholarship opportunity – the Peace Fellowship program that offers either a two-year Master’s degree or a three-month certificate.  It really is an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’……just ask D.F. Pace, police lieutenant and attorney with the Philadelphia police department.  Lt. Pace uses the skills he learned in the intensive certificate program focused on conflict resolution to defuse tensions in Philadelphia neighborhoods cited for violence and confrontation between residents and police.  Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, member of the Philadelphia Rotary Club – 19th oldest in the world – wondered if the program was for academics and students only, and was excited to learn the curriculum was suitable for any one in any field focused on the need for conflict resolution.  The next step was to find the right candidate.  Lt. Pace has both street patrol experience as well as being trained as a lawyer familiar with legal aspects of proper policing.  To Commission Ramsey, Lt. Pace had the right combination of street smarts and experience, education and training and a commitment that policing must be an instrument of peace.

    Indianapolis and its metro area is among the largest urban/suburban/rural regions of the country.  There are suitable candidates among us for a Rotary Peace Fellowship.  Who needs to know more about the three-month certificate in peace and conflict resolution? What community could benefit?  All expenses are covered……. airfare, accommodation, curriculum program.  And surely there is a professional or advanced student intent on a Master’s program in peace and conflict resolution for whom an equally expense paid two-year’s Master’s program is ideal……someone who would be quite upset if we did not at least tell them about this opportunity.  Please do not say you do not know of someone: I bet you do.

    Please go to this link that has all the information one needs for the Peace Fellowships…both the Masters Scholarship and the three-month certificate.  Rotary has made this easier yet to apply AND provide information.  https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships

    You can also contact Betty Tonsing directly at bettyktonsing@gmail.com, or (574) 807-2382

  • February 7: Troy Riggs, Vice President, The Sagamore Institute

    February 7: Troy Riggs, Vice President, The Sagamore Institute

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on Tuesday, February 7 as we welcome Troy Riggs, Vice President of The Sagamore Institute. He recently stepped down as Chief of Police and has served as Director of Public Safety in Indianapolis. In addition to his time here in Indianapolis, Riggs has held executive staff positions within Louisville, Kentucky, and Corpus Christi, Texas, governments. During his 27 years in public service he has been invited to participate in White House discussions regarding youth crime and has testified to Congress and in state houses in Indiana and Kentucky.

    Riggs will present a national review of crime and crime trends, with a focus on Indianapolis and the Midwest. He looks forward to robust conversation with the audience.

  • A Special Message:

    A Special Message:

    Rotarians,

    The Scottish Rite Cathedral, built in 1929, is a remarkable building. As we all know, updates and renovations are necessary to keep a historic building in top shape. The Ballroom, where the Rotary Club of Indianapolis typically meets, will be undergoing a facelift for the next few months. During this time we will have the pleasure of utilizing the Grand Hall (located downstairs) for our weekly lunch and program. Once renovations have been completed, we will notify you that we can return to the newly updated Ballroom. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this change in location and I hope to see you at a meeting soon!

    And remember, in addition to our regular meetings held in the Scottish Rite, there are many other activities happening at Rotary! From basketball games at IUPUI with Rotarian Roderick Perry to Movie Night with Rotarian Matt Burnett to volunteering at the Marion County Spelling Bee… there are so many ways to get engaged! Watch our e-newsletter or visit our website at www.indyrotary.org to check out our calendar of events.

    Hugs,

    President, Sheila Carlson

  • January 31: Pete Mills, CEO, The Indiana Railroad Company

    January 31: Pete Mills, CEO, The Indiana Railroad Company

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on Tuesday, January 31 as we welcome Pete Mills, the CEO of The Indiana Railroad Company (INRD) as our guest speaker.

    INRD is a privately-held, 250-mile route freight railroad, hauling more than 140,000 carloads of consumer, industrial and energy products (or more than 20 million tons of goods) annually. Mills will review the company’s business strategy, including new services and how transportation solutions create clear economic value, opportunities for global exchange and environmental benefits for all. For example, in 2013, the company inaugurated the only all-rail intermodal service for Asia-India trade in conjunction with CN Railway, via the west coast Canadian ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, BC.

    A native of Baltimore, Mills attended the University of Delaware, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees. During his career, he held numerous leadership positions for CSX, including managing director of investor relations and director of international sales and marketing for Europe.

    Elected to the Indiana Rail Road board of directors in 2004, Mills completed a ten-year term in 2014. Mills was reelected in 2015 and is currently chairman. In addition, Mills serves on the board of directors of the Association of American Railroads. Mills has also served on the boards of the Florida Theatre and San Jose Athletic Association.

  • February 11: Rotary Night With The Jaguars

    February 11: Rotary Night With The Jaguars

     

    Join us in cheering on the IUPUI Jaguars at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the State Fairgrounds February 11th at 7pm. Rotarians can bring the attached flyer to the box office for discounted tickets ($10.00 for adults and $7.00 for kids 12 and under).

    Online purchases can be made by following this link:

    Buy Your Tickets Online Use discount code JASON to unlock the savings. Want to buy your tickets the night of the game? Bring the attached flier with you to receive a 33% discount on tickets. Our special price is $10.00/ person. Kids 12, and under, are only $7.00! Ask for seats in block 108 (the reserved Rotary section)

    Enjoy a variety of giveaways and family fun throughout the night while cheering on our local team.

     

     

     

  • January 24: Melissa Bean, JP Morgan Chase & Co Chairman of the Midwest

    On Tuesday at Rotary, we welcome JPMorgan Chase & Co Chairman of the Midwest Melissa Bean to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.  She’ll be sharing perspectives on how workforce readiness issues impact the business community.  The U.S. economy is building momentum and there is opportunity for rational and thoughtful policy decisions that could spur growth, create jobs for Americans across the income spectrum and help communities. Over the next decade, the U.S. will create more than 16 million well-paying jobs for workers that have the right training but not necessarily a four-year degree.  This skills gap is especially severe for small businesses. We need to help individuals, especially young people, gain the skills they need to fill these and it won’t happen unless businesses, government, and nonprofits all work together to address this issue.

    Melissa Bean serves as the senior executive across all lines of business in the Midwest region. She partners closely with senior clients, community leaders, and JPMorgan Chase employees with a primary focus on client and talent development. Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bean served as President and CEO of the Executives’ Club of Chicago which followed her three terms as a Member of the U.S. Congress from 2005 to 2011. She represented Illinois’ 8th District and was an active leader on the House Financial Services and Small Business Committees.

    Earlier in her career, Bean spent almost twenty years in the high tech industry managing sales organizations at Dataflex, SynOptics, Motorola/UDS and Arrow Electronics. She serves on the boards of One Million Degrees, The Executives’ Club of Chicago, Junior Achievement of Chicago, and World Business Chicago.

  • January 17: Guy Relford, Attorney and “Gun Guy”

    A new year with new elected leaders can bring a change in legislation.  Join us as Guy Relford, attorney, presents an update on new state and federal legislation that could impact gun laws. This informational session will include facts, data and an opportunity for Q&A.

    Guy Relford is an attorney specializing in the protection of Constitutional rights, focusing on the Second Amendment and Indiana gun laws.  He has over 30 years law experience and is also owner and instructor at Tactical Firearms Training, LLC. He is the host of the “Gun Guy” podcast and WIBC radio program and has authored the book, “Gun Safety and Cleaning for Dummies.”

  • January 10: Jamie Merisotis, CEO, Lumina Foundation

    January 10: Jamie Merisotis, CEO, Lumina Foundation

    Indianapolis’ own Kurt Vonnegut once wondered aloud, “Do we need a Secretary of the Future?” Vonnegut Scholar and ‘Marketplace’ host David Brancaccio, has explored the topic extensively, on the need for global leadership to promote our environmental, educational and economic safety and growth. Jamie Merisotis will explore the role of futurism and leadership in addressing America’s talent and workforce needs, and how postsecondary education might just need a “Secretary of the Future” itself.

    Jamie Merisotis is a globally recognized leader in philanthropy, higher education, and public policy. Since 2008, he has served as president and CEO of Lumina Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the U.S. and a driving force for increasing Americans’ success in higher education. He previously served as co-founder and president of the nonpartisan, Washington, DC-based Institute for Higher Education Policy, and as executive director of a bipartisan national commission on college affordability appointed by the President and Congressional leaders. Merisotis is the author of the highly-regarded 2015 book America Needs Talent, published by RosettaBooks.