Rotary Club of Indianapolis Celebrating a Century of Service
As the club prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2013, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis set a goal to implement a landmark major project, befitting the occasion and enhancing the awareness of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis and Rotary’s reputation in Indianapolis and the state of Indiana and the world.
Early in the life of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis, the club helped found the world renowned Riley Hospital for Children, and it bears the name of Rotarian James Whitcomb Riley.
On January 18, 2011, the Centennial Steering Committee publically announced the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Centennial Campaign. The Club has committed to raise $1.5 million over five years on behalf of Gleaners Food Bank and help feed over 160,000 people in need throughout Central Indiana. The Centennial Committee is personally contacting members to solicit campaign pledges.
With this fundraising campaign commitment, the 297,000 square foot facility at 3737 Waldemere Avenue will be named the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Food Distribution Center.
As with the Riley Hospital for Children, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Food Distribution Center will have a positive and dramatic impact on the lives of others for many years. This commitment marks a milestone that again defines the Rotary Club of Indianapolis as a true partner in the community that continues to practice “Service Above Self” and works to end hunger in Central Indiana.
Indianapolis Rotarian, Senator Richard Lugar, is Honorary Chair of the Centennial Campaign Committee with Co-Chairs, Danny Danielson and Matt Burnett.
