• May 3, Rodney Mann, Executive Director, Scottish Rite Cathedral and Past Presidents Day

    May 3, Rodney Mann, Executive Director, Scottish Rite Cathedral and Past Presidents Day

    Rodney Mann, Executive Director, Scottish Rite Cathedral
    Although the Rotary Club of Indianapolis meets in the beautiful ballroom of the Scottish Rite Cathedral each Tuesday, many members may not know the history of the building or what being a Freemason is all about.

    Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown Indianapolis is a magnificent example of Tudor-Gothic architecture and is the home of Freemason member activities, as well as public and community events. Freemasons believe in personal honor, principle, moral and ethical behavior, and setting a good example. There is natural synergy between the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Freemasons and the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Mr. Mann will end his presentation slightly early and there will be an optional tour of the Scottish Rite Cathedral just afterward. 

    Past Presidents Day
    Each year, Rotary recognizes Past Presidents of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis for their past and continued service to our club. Please join us and help us celebrate these important individuals on May 3.

  • May is Military Appreciation Month

    The Month of May is Military Appreciation Month at the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Each Tuesday in May, we will show our appreciation of the military with a different message.

    Additional highlights for this  month include:

    Tuesday, May 17- For our normal Tuesday luncheon, we will meet at the Indiana War Memorial to hear from General Carr, the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana. You will be able to tour the Indiana War Memorial before or after our luncheon. Register for this offsite meeting here.

    Tuesday, May 24- For our regular scheduled Tuesday luncheon, we will conduct a service project for the USO, by filling care packages for 150 local military families who have someone serving overseas. Please email Greg Albright at galbright@indyrotary.org if you will attend the USO Pack that day.

    Friday, May 27– Join us for an afternoon service project at 1:00 p.m. as we support HVAF and Help our Heroes!  Volunteers will help to beautify housing properties (that house formerly homeless vets) by raking leaves, painting and landscaping. Email Deb DesVignes to sign up for the project.

    It will be a very significant month for our club and we hope you will attend.

  • Bowling League Completes Another Season

    2016-BowlingOn April 26th at the Maple Creek Golf Club, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Bowling League completed another successful year with their annual Bowling Banquet! While there are no “official” records to support the date of its inception, it is presumed the Bowling League was started in the 1950s.

    Bruce Glor (pictured far left) was elected the new Bowling League President at the annual event. Additionally, the league awarded prizes and held a special “raffle.” (Also pictured: Lynn Cuppy, Mac Fehsenfeld, Gerry Zimmerman)

    For the 2016 season the Bowling League is looking for two teams of 4 four and two substitutes. All bowling activities will take place at Woodland Bowl at 96th & Keystone. Join the fun and forge some new friendships with other Rotarians.

    If you are interested, login to the Membership portal and please contact Jennifer Hobbs or Bruce Glor to get started!

  • Kenya Global Grant CG# 1415381- Final Report

    Kenya Global Grant CG# 1415381- Final Report

    Your Rotary dollars at work! Investing is Kilimambogo Kenya!

    Support given by these Rotary Clubs and Districts:

    Edgbaston Convention
    Stratford-Upon-Avon
    District #1060 UK

    Indianapolis, IN, District #6560, USA

    Carlisle, PA, District #7390, USA

    Hanau, Germany
    Thika, Kenya

    Projects:
    -Truck for Rotary Dental Clinic
    -Portable Dental Unit
    -Water Sanitation
    -Water Irrigation
    -Septic System Installation
    -New Toilet Installation
    -60,000 Liter Rainwater Storage Tank

    Kenya Global Grant Final Report Feb 2016 PowerPoint

  • June 16, 2016 Annual Rotary VS Kiwanis Softball Game

    June 16, 2016 Annual Rotary VS Kiwanis Softball Game

    Once again, The Indianapolis Indians will host the Annual Rotary VS Kiwanis Softball Game! Help us retain the Babe!

    This year, the game will be on Thursday, June 16. Game time 5:10pm, with an Indians game beginning at 7:05pm. Each ticket is $15.00 Children under 3 are free. $3.00 of every ticket will go to our own Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. Register and Pay here!

    DETAILS

    • Gates open at 5pm (3rd base side)
    • Softball game start at 5:05
    • No new inning after 6:05
    • Game MUST end at 6:15
    • Pictures on field no later than 6:20
    • Indianapolis Indians game starts at 7:05.

    Go Team Rotary!

  • April 26, High School Honors Day with Former Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann

    High School Honors Day

    Each year, Rotary recognizes the top high school students in Marion County. Please do not miss this annual event coordinated by the Education Committee of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

    Former Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann
    LISTEN

    Sue Ellspermann served as Indiana’s 50th Lieutenant Governor including statutory responsibilities as the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development and President of the Indiana Senate. She managed six state agencies including:

    • Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
    • Indiana Office of Tourism
    • Indiana State Department of Agriculture
    • Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
    • Office of Community and Rural Affairs
    • Office of Defense Development

    Sue chaired the Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation Infrastructure prioritizing transportation projects over the next decade and co-chaired the Rural Broadband Working Group focused on increasing bandwidth to rural areas of Indiana. Sue was also vice-chair of the Indiana Career Council and chaired the Implementation Committee for a strategic plan which aligns K-12, Higher Education and workforce development efforts to employer needs including a statewide goal of 60% of Hoosier workers having post-secondary credentials by 2025.

  • April 19, Professor Tom Turpin, Purdue University

    April 19, Professor Tom Turpin, Purdue University

    Back for a return speaking engagement with the Rotary Club of Indianapolis is Professor Tom Turpin from Purdue University’s Entomology Department. Professor Turpin will be sharing his insight into Honey Bees and pollinators. How important could it be for us to learn about a bunch of bees? Well, consider that Honey Bees add over $15 billion to US agricultural production and do almost 80% of all crop pollination. It’s been reported by the Nature Conservancy that “the number of honey bee colonies has dropped to about 2.5 million from more than 4 million in the 1970s.” and “ It cannot be denied that the honey bee is the greatest pollinating machine when it comes to agriculture.” Whether pesticides are to blame or Colony Collapse Disorder or something else, Professor Turpin will be sure to raise our Bee IQ regarding this situation and potential causes which are being hotly debated in the scientific and environmental communities.

  • Rotary Video Spotlight – Kate Hayward and Paul McClure

    Rotary Video Spotlight – Kate Hayward and Paul McClure

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis membership is a diverse and treasured group. Check out this video spotlight on Rotarians, Kate Hayward and Paul McClure. Are you interested in becoming a member of our club? Get started here!

    Check out the 3 Minute Video!

    See the FULL 16 minute Conversation

  • May 4, Inaugural 5:31 Beverage Tour and Trivia

    Rotary is excited bring the Inaugural 5:31 Club Beverage Tour & Trivia Contest on May 4 (rain or shine)

    Start Point: Daredevil Brewery  1151 Main St. in Speedway

    • Sample libations from 4 establishments along Main Street in Speedway.
    • Test your trivia skills by participating in our first ever trivia contest!
    • Kick off the month of May & the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.

    What To Know Before You Go
    If you can’t make it to Daredevil Brewery for the start of the tour….NO WORRIES!!  After all, it’s 531 Club so get there when you can!

    From Daredevil we will head to the following locations, in the following order:

    • Foyt Wine Vault
    • Barbeque and Bourbon
    • Dawson’s on Main

    We are not on a specific schedule or timeframe (again, it’s 531 so RELAX AND ENJOY). HOWEVER, if you are planning to participate in the trivia contest you’ll need to be at Daredevil Brewery by 5:45pm!

    • Questions are venue specific so you will need to stop at ALL FOUR tour locations!
    • YOU MUST ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS in order to be eligible for the contest and the chance to become the “King and Queen of Speedway/Rotary Trivia.”
    • Your results need to be submitted by 6:50p to Norm or Jenny.  Winners will be announced around 7pm at Dawson’s on Main.

    Should you arrive late and want to know where we are, please feel free to text Jenny Conder at (317) 937-9867 or Norm Melzer (317) 513 4916. They will be more than happy to assist!

    Plan to join us and let’s make the Inaugural beverage tour a success!

    Reservations and punctuality not required! 5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular event get-togethers. They are a fun way to get to know folks outside of our regular Tuesday programs. We always meet at a new location somewhere in the city and it is never dull!

  • April 12, Clay Robinson, Sun King Co-Founder and Brewer

    On Tuesday, April 12, The Rotary Club of Indianapolis invites Sun King Co-Founder and Brewer Clay Robinson to speak. Over seven years, Sun King Brewing Company created over 100 jobs, expanded its plant and contributed significantly to the economy of greater Indianapolis. “If you want to be a community leader, you’ve got to support those who share your vision,” points out co-founder/brewer Clay Robinson. “Sun King is proud to continually work with hundreds of organizations that help achieve our mission of enriching Hoosier lives one pint at a time.”

    Rotarian Brian Willsey of Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery will have a special one-on-one discussion with Clay Robinson at this very unique Tuesday Rotary program!

    Don’t forget to bring $3 for a guided beer sampling of Sun King products during the Program.