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  • Donate to Rotary International Foundation’s Ukraine Disaster Response Fund

    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
    Rotary International Foundation Committee

  • April 20: Corporate Members Meeting

    Who: Indy Rotary Corporate Members or anyone interested in corporate membership 

    When: Wednesday, April 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

    What: Networking with fellow Rotarians and Ryan McCarty with Culture of Good will be our guest speaker. Ryan McCarty is an internationally renowned consultant, speaker, and author of “Build a Culture of Good.” He advises organizations on how to create an inspiring, meaningful, and engaging workplace. Since he developed Culture of Good with co-founder Scott Moorehead, the movement has impacted over 3,000 employees in 42 states, with more than the $6 million in goodwill provided to various communities. His work has been featured in: The Huffington Post, People, Forbes, and more.

    Zoom Details:  
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  • April 6: 5:31 Club

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at West Fork Whiskey Co. on Wednesday, April 6.

    Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.

    What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together.

    When: April 6, from 5:31 pm till 7:00 pm, or whenever you can be there.

    Where: West Fork Whiskey Co., 1660 Bellefontaine Street, Indianapolis, 46202

  • April 2: Pack Away Hunger Volunteer Opportunity

    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.

  • March 19: Sargent Road Nature Park Volunteer Opportunity

    March 19: Sargent Road Nature Park Volunteer Opportunity

    On the northeast side of Indianapolis, much of the land has been developed for residential and commercial use. One particular 25-acre parcel located at Sargent Road and 82nd Street represented an opportunity to protect a rare, undeveloped, high quality, urban natural area. Mud Creek Conservancy purchased this property in April 2021 after fundraising for two years.

    Now MCC is organizing volunteers to improve this site, named the Sargent Road Nature Park. On Saturday, March 19th from 9 am until 1 pm, Rotarians will work to remove invasive species from the site. We’ll get dirty. We’ll sweat. We’ll grunt. And we’ll have loads of fun.

    Be a part of it! Email Norm Melzer at normmelzer@gmail.com and reserve yourself a space. Families welcome. Guests welcome. Join us!

  • March 23: Membership Recruitment Event

    March 23: Membership Recruitment Event

    Join us for a special Membership Event at the Columbia Club of Indianapolis

    Location: 121 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    Event Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
    Start Time: 6 pm

    This event is for Rotarians with Prospective New Members!

    Bring a prospective member to this fun event and learn more about our club, with a bonus of learning more about the Columbia Club and its membership opportunities. Valet Parking available as well as other nearby parking

    Please RSVP at https://indyrotarymembership.eventbrite.com by March 16, 2022

  • March 16: 5:31 Club

    March 16: 5:31 Club

    Join us for a special St. Patrick’s Day 5:31 Club bonfire event hosted by Rotarian Stan Jacobs and his wife Marilyn.

    Location: 9008 Ironwood Ct, Indianapolis, IN

    Event Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022

    Start Time:  5:31 pm

    Special return appearance by members of the Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers.

    This will be an outdoor event.  Masks and social distancing are recommended for those not vaccinated

    All guests are encouraged to bring their own beverage of choice with snacks, water and ample seating provided by your host.     

    There is plenty of parking available in a common area in front of the Jacobs’ home and in their driveway. There will also be directional signage. 

    Please join us for this fun event! All members, and their guests are welcome. For planning purposes, we do ask that you RSVP to stanton.jacobs@gmail.com by February 23, 2022.

  • Volunteer to Raise Funds for the Club

    Join fellow Rotarians in volunteering at Lucas Oil Stadium in their concession areas and earn money for the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

    The following events need volunteers:

    • Saturday, March 12: Supercross, 1 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, April 9: Monster Jam, 1 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, April 10: Monster Jam, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

    Sign up here or contact Rotarian Luke Cathcart for additional details.

  • February 5: Community Service Opportunity

    Nearly 20% of Marion County residents live in a food desert. Join the Environment & Beautification Committee as we help The Indianapolis Public Library improve access to healthy produce for local residents. We will be preparing the Library’s Seed Libraries for the upcoming season. The Seed Libraries will be available at 17 Marion County branches in March and patrons can “check out” (free) seed packets to start their own garden.

    Date: Saturday, February 5 from 9 a.m. – noon

    Location: Central Library (parking is free)

    Who: Rotarians, friends and family. Ages 10+

    What: Convert bags of seeds purchased in bulk into smaller packets with seed identity and barcode labels.

    Email Rotarian Marie Koenig at koenigmarie55@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Marie will share additional details about the event and provide a waiver from The Indianapolis Public Library. 

  • NEW DATE – February 1: 5:31 Club Wine Tasting

    NEW DATE – February 1: 5:31 Club Wine Tasting

    Please note the event has been changed to Tuesday, February 1 due to the potential of inclement weather on Wednesday.

    Join us at this year’s 5:31 Club Wine Tasting event hosted by Rotarian Matt Burnett and his wife Jill!

    When: February 1, starting at 5:31 p.m., ending at 7:00 p.m.

    Where: 1311 Regal Drive, Carmel, IN, 46032

    The rules are simple:

    1. Bring your favorite bottle of wine ($30 or less)
    2. Sample a few wines
    3. Vote on your phone
    4. Learn the results that evening.
    5. Have fun!!

    Wines that need to be chilled (most whites) will be wrapped in foil and assigned a number. Wines that don’t need to be chilled (most reds) will be wrapped in brown bags and numbered.

    This is a wine TASTING, but just in case, ride shares from Uber or Lyft will be available. Drink responsibly.

    Questions? Contact Norm Melzer at normmelzer@gmail.com.