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  • July 5:31 Club: Blind Owl Brewery

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at Blind Owl Brewery on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

    The Blind Owl Brewery has become a staple in the Binford Neighborhood. They are serving some of Indy’s best handcrafted brews and food, a full bar with 26 taps, seasonally rotating craft cocktails

    We will be playing Bocce Ball, Corn Hole, and other lawn games

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

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

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

    Where: Blind Owl Brewery is located at 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46220

    Free parking!

    #happyhour #Rotary #531Club

  • River Clean-up A Big Success

    River Clean-up A Big Success

    On Saturday, June 26, 17 Rotarians and 8 guests used 7 canoes and 1 dumpster to pick trash from the White River in the area upriver from 10th Street. Removed were a sofa, two ottomans, a shopping cart, a wooden pallet, six tires and too many cans, plastic bags and styrofoam cups to count. Altogether this group invested about 80 hours into the project that was both productive and fun. Friends of the White River Executive Director Kevin Hardie was impressed.

    Thank you to all who were involved.

  • 2021-22 Rotary Value Club

    Join the Rotary Value Club (RVC) and save on your weekly Rotary meeting meal cost for the 2021-2022 year. Enjoy lunch and the program for only $19.50 a week, that’s a savings of over $300!

    Details: 48 lunches for only $936 (can be paid in two payments of $468 or four payments of $234).
    The lunches are only for the 2021-2022 Rotary year (July 2021 – June 2022) and can not be transferred to other members or guests. The Celebration Event is excluded from RVC.

    Sign up on Square or contact the office at info@indyrotary.org with any questions.

  • Online Silent Auction Open

    Register today to participate in the Celebration Event online silent auction. The silent auction opens today and closes during the event on June 29 at 7:15 p.m. You do not have to be a Rotarian or attend the event to participate. Click here or scan the QR code below to register. The following is a sampling of items that are available:

    • Daniel’s Family Vineyard & Winery Tasting and Tour
    • Indiana Pacers Suite Tickets
    • Aurora Sails Sailboat Cruise
    • Indianapolis Zoo Package
    • Custom Rotary Bourbon Package from Spotlight Strategies
    • Rum & Rumba with President-Elect Don Steffy
    • Cabi Gift Bag
    • Mallow Run Wine Tasting Experience (up to 25 guests)
    Use the camera on your phone to scan the image. Click the link that appears. You are now ready to register and bid on silent auction items.
  • June 16: Membership Recruitment Event

    June 16: Membership Recruitment Event

    Interested in learning more about Rotary membership? Our membership and social committees are hosting a new member recognition and recruitment event on June 16 at the historic Vogue Theater. The event starts at 5:31 p.m. Enjoy food, drinks, music and raffle prizes. Please register at RotaryMembership.EventBrite.com to attend.

  • May 5:31 Club: Hotel Tango Zionsville

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

    WHAT:  Strategically located on the north-side of Indianapolis, Hotel Tango Zionsville is a lively craft cocktail lounge for spirit lovers. This location has an industrial vibe, but still pays homage to our military background with each branch being represented in art, an honor wall for community members that have served, and a wall honoring our very own Hotel Tango service members.

    WHEN: Wednesday, May 5th, from 5:31 pm till 7:00 or 7:30 pm, or anytime in between.

    WHERE: 10615 Zionsville Road, Zionsville, Indiana 46077

    WHY: Fellowship, fun, and frivolity during our monthly social get-together.

    Masks and social distancing will be enforced for your safety.

  • 2021 Celebration Event & Fundraiser

    2021 Celebration Event & Fundraiser

    It’s time to celebrate the Power of One.

    Every year the Rotary Club of Indianapolis reflects on our impact over the prior year with a party!! 

    What to expect:

    • Camaraderie
    • Fun
    • Food
    • Silent auction* available online!
    • 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 Nick! 

    In-person Deets:
    June 29th, 2021
    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 at Tinker Street Restaurant, 402 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis

    Check out photos from last year!

    *Please note: all contributions to this event (ticket price, silent auction, and virtual attendance donations) 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.

  • May 27: Book Club – Canceled

    Unfortunately the book club originally scheduled for May 27 has been canceled. We hope to resume the book club later in the fall. Thanks for your understanding.

    Red Notice – A True Story of High Finance, Murder, And One Man’s Fight for Social Justice by Bill Browder

    A Thriller that provides true insight of what business and personal life (and death) is like inside modern Russia. {an estimated 13 hour read}

    WHEN: Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 6pm

    WHO: All Rotarians and Guests are welcome

    ZOOM DETAILS: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86941865111?pwd=UWl0ZExpZlI0Y2tzZU0vUlg5clBvUT09

    Meeting ID: 869 4186 5111
    Passcode: 774628
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  • April 22: Book Club

    Atomic Habits – An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear {Approx. a 5-hour read}

    No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

    WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6pm

    WHO: All Rotarians and Guests are welcome

    ZOOM DETAILS: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81401544594?pwd=aTlFVWpjb0M3MjVUYk1UMFREQ05kZz09

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  • 2021 Community Grants: Apply Online

    2021 Community Grants: Apply Online

    The 2021 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grant guidelines have been posted to our website. The Foundation intends to award two grants of $25,000 each and two grants of $10,000.

    The online grant application can be found here. Applications are due by June 21, 2021. 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.