Author: Indy Rotary

  • April 25: Prep For Business Success- Part II, The Power of Networking

    April 25: Prep For Business Success- Part II, The Power of Networking

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on April 25th as we host the 2nd part of a three part series, “2017 Prep For Business Success”.

    You will not want to miss Third Generation Rotarian Janet King Harris, Senior Franchise Development Specialist at CruiseOne Dream Vacations who will moderate this panel of business leaders. Find out best practices, aha moments, shared stories, and experiences from:

    • Billie Dragoo, President, Repucare, and past President of NAWBO
    • Steven Stolen, VP, Corporate Advancement, Indy Chamber
    • Rotarian Nikki Lewallen, CEO of Rainmakers, and Account Executive with Emplify
    • Moderator: Rotarian, Janet King Harris, Senior Franchise Development Specialist at CruiseOne Dream Vacations

    Learn more about where and how they spend their time, how they plan for events and listen as they share best practices for follow up. This Panel Discussion will lead us into our 3rd and final event “Speed Networking” on June 20th! You won’t want to miss out on this powerhouse panel, see you on Tuesday.

     

  • April 18: Linda Broadfoot, Indy Parks

    April 18: Linda Broadfoot, Indy Parks

    Rotary celebrates Arbor Day and welcomes Linda Broadfoot, Indy Parks

    Linda Broadfoot, the Director of Indy Parks, is our speaker at Rotary on Tuesday, April 18!

    With just over one year under her belt, Linda is bringing a new energy to her role and to the Parks Department. Linda wants the city to think big- she knows the important role parks can have in both community and economic development. She expects all 200 parks, trails and nature areas- which comprise about 11,250 acres across the county- to step up and serve the city in big ways, in part through a five year master plan and city approved $5 Million bond set aside for parks.

    The Parks Department is also stepping up their community engagement- last year, they hosted almost 20 Indy Do Day projects around the city and plan to keep the momentum again this year through the It’s My City campaign that helps reduce litter in parks and the community. For more info on Linda and her vision, check out this fantastic IBJ article: https://www.ibj.com/articles/62900-parks-director-wants-city-parks-to-spark-change.

    Tuesday is also our Club’s celebration of Arbor Day so you’ll get to take home a native plant to add to your garden or brighten someone’s day!

  • 2017 Membership Appreciation Reception

    2017 Membership Appreciation Reception

    In celebration of our members, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis invites you to a Member Appreciation Reception.

    Goodwill, networking, appetizers, cash bar and surprises available throughout the evening.

    All Rotarians and guests are welcome; the first 70 Rotarians who register using the EARLY BIRD option receive a free parking voucher for the garage at the Hilton Hotel and two free drink tickets.

    Dress is festive business attire.

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis wishes to thank
    Barnes and Thornburg
    and
    The Indianapolis Hilton Hotel and Suites
    for their generous sponsorship of the evening.

    DATE AND TIME
    Wed, April 19, 2017
    5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

    LOCATION
    Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
    120 West Market Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204

    Register For The Event!

  • April 11: Santiago Jaramillo, CEO, Emplify

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 11 for guest speaker Santiago Jaramillo. He will be speaking on, “Three Leadership Lessons Learned For Life and Business.”

    A nationally recognized expert and keynote speaker on employee engagement, Santiago Jaramillo is the co-author of Agile Engagement, an Amazon best-selling book that provides employers with a framework for improving employee engagement and achieving unprecedented business value. As the Founder and CEO of Emplify, Santiago leads a team of experts to support leading organizations like Duke Realty, Which Wich, MedXcel, and the NFL Trust in their mission to achieve better employee engagement.

    In 2013, Santiago was named to Inc. magazine’s 30 Under 30 list, and he has also been invited to the White House by the Obama administration for recognition of his entrepreneurial contributions through the Champions of Change program. Most recently, he was named to Indianapolis Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” list in 2015 as one of the youngest honorees in the program’s history, and was named the 2016 Indiana Latino Businessman of the Year.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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!