| Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at the home of Norm and Lana Melzer on Wednesday, June 1 for drinks in their splendid garden. Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary. What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together. When: June 1, from 5:31 pm till 7:00 pm, or whenever you can be there. Rain date June 8. Where: 7932 Springwater Court, Indianapolis, 46256 |
Category: Latest News
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June 1: 5:31 Club
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Long Time Rotarian, Paul Raikes Passes Away
Paul L. Raikes, age 95, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Paul was born March 19, 1927.
Paul joined the Rotary Club of Indianapolis in 1976 and had 38 years of perfect attendance. He was a Paul Harris Fellow, served on the Rotary Board of Directors and was recognized as Rotarian of the Year in 2014.
A gathering of family and friends for Paul will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a celebration of life from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Crown Hill Memorial Chapel, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crownhill.org for the Raikes family.
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2022 Celebration Event & Fundraiser
It’s time to celebrate Rotary Reemerging.
Every year the Rotary Club of Indianapolis reflects on our impact over the prior year with a celebration!
What to expect:
- Camaraderie
- Fun
- Food
- Silent auction
- Reflections on our community impact, community beautification, world community service over the last year
- Installation and celebration of our new president and board
- Celebration of President Don!
In-person Deets:
June 28th, 2022
Tinker House Events: 1101 E 16th Street, Indianapolis
5:30 pm – cocktail hour
6:30 pm – dinner served
7:00 pm – program
Cost: $60/per person – register at rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/After Party will be at the Murat Shrine Oasis Lounge: 510 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis. Parking is free and we’ll have light snacks available. Beverages are available for purchase.
Check out photos from last year!
*Please note: all contributions to this event (ticket price, silent auction, and sponsorships) go to benefit the club. The club is not a 501(c)3 and thus gifts made are not tax deductible.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We hope you or your business will consider sponsoring the dinner. Multiple sponsorships are available if you’re interested in supporting your club in this way.
This fundraiser helps to support our club’s bottom line so we can provide better experiences for Rotarians as we learn about and support our community. Thank you for your consideration.
Contact the office at info@indyrotary.org if you’re interested in this opportunity or go to rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/ to reserve your sponsorship today.
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7,218 Meals Headed to Ukraine
This past Saturday, 14 Rotarians along with 13 guests packed 7,218 meals at Pack Away Hunger, which has made arrangements for the food to be sent to Ukraine through Romania.
Rotarian and Pack Away Hunger Executive Director Abby Harlan showed a news video prepared by her contact at the UN Foundation, Christina Katrakis. The video makes clear how desperate the situation in Ukraine is and lets us know that our food shipment is needed and welcome.
The more than $2,300 needed to pay for the rice, soy, vegetables and vitamins came from both an Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Civic Entrepreneurship Grant and from the Community Service Committee’s funding, also from our Foundation.
Many thanks to those who made time Saturday to help and to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.
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2022 Community Grants: Apply Online
The 2022 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grant guidelines have been posted. The Foundation intends to award two grants of $25,000 and two grants of $10,000.
The online grant application can be found here. Applications are due by June 20, 2022. Applicants must be 501(c)3 nonprofits who serve the charitable and educational needs of Central Indiana.
You can find out more about the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation here.
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Donate to Rotary International Foundation’s Ukraine Disaster Response Fund
Rotary and Rotaract clubs bordering Ukraine have taken swift action to help over four million Ukrainian refugees since Russia invaded Ukraine five weeks ago.
Clubs in neighboring Poland, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, are coordinating efforts throughout the region to get the supplies needed by relief organizations and medial teams to care for over four million–mostly women and children—who have fled Ukraine. Ukraine had 62 Rotary clubs, six satellite clubs and 24 Rotaract clubs.
The International Rotary Foundation has created a funding channel that Rotarians can use to help, the Disaster Response Fund.
Two ways to donate:- Write a check to Rotary International Foundation, write Disaster Response Fund in the memo line and mail it to our Rotary Club’s office (3202 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208) or bring it to a Tuesday program and give to Jamie Hanan or Jenni Agramonte.
- Donate online https://my.rotary.org/en/disaster-response-fund
Contributions made before April 30 will be expedited into grants for water, food, shelter, medicine and clothing to agencies assisting refugees across Europe.
Take action and help provide compassionate aid for families like ours. Join my husband Bob and me by donating today.
Alice McColgin, chair
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April 2: Pack Away Hunger Volunteer Opportunity
Join us on Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. as we pack meals for Pack Away Hunger. Kids 5 years and up can contribute on the assembly line. We are seeking 16 to 24 Rotarians and guests to assemble a full palette (7,128 servings) of food for those who are in need.
Contact Norm Melzer at normmelzer@gmail.com to sign up.