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  • Rotary Swag

    Looking for a way to show off your Rotary love? Order your Rotary Volunteer shirt today! The logo is on the back of the shirt and offered in sizes adult small through adult 5x. Orders can be shipped directly to you or picked up at a Tuesday program from Rotarian Erin Smith with Spotlight Strategies. Click here to order yours today!

  • September 22: HVAF Backpack Packing Event

    September 22: HVAF Backpack Packing Event

    Every night, veterans wander the streets of Indiana’s cities and towns looking for a place to sleep or a hot meal. 33% of the homeless population are veterans. Sadly, these veterans who are now homeless are the same veterans who served our country with courage, self-sacrifice, honor, dignity, and pride. These veterans are America’s forgotten heroes. They fought for our freedom on the battlefield, and now they and their families fight daily for their survival on America’s streets.

    Join us next Tuesday as we hear from HVAF, the nonprofit who supports Indiana’s homeless veterans. We’ll also work together to pack backpacks with life essentials, which will be distributed to those in need.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center reservations and prepayment are required. Due to current guidelines only 50 seats are available. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. Lunch will be available starting at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. 

    To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3-$5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. 

    Registration is not required to join the meeting. If you’d like to join via your mobile phone or tablet you can download the free Zoom app. 

    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers: 
    +13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago)
    +19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York)

    You can also join us from a landline phone.
            +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
            +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

    Meeting ID: 710 170 874
    Password: 821795
    Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abV7RufTKj

    Go here to view instructions on how to prepare for your first Zoom call. If you have questions about joining the meeting contact the office at info@indyrotary.org. 

  • 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off

    Join us for a special edition of the 5:31 Club which includes the 7th annual Chili Cook-off at Black Acre Brewing Bier Garden ( 5529 Bonna Ave #9, Indianapolis, IN 46219) on Wednesday, October 7. Everyone in attendance can vote for their first and second choices. The winner will be announced that evening.

    We plan to meet outdoors, weather permitting, and there is plenty of space to allow social distancing. (There’s a good size space indoors, too.) Wear a face mask to gain entry.

    Throw your hat into the ring by emailing Norm Melzer at normmelzer@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, September 30th if you think you have the best chili in Rotary. Win bragging rights for the entire year! Don’t delay! Ten entrants maximum.

    Are you a new member? We want to recognize you at this event so please plan on attending.

  • “Ole!” for Indy Eleven

    What: The mission of Indy Eleven – “To win championships with and for the community” – stays true to its aim of fielding a team that will represent Indiana proudly on and off the field. From the beginning, Indy Eleven has looked to create a team representative of Indiana that forms strong emotional connections with its fans. Those connections – embodied in the team’s symbolic name, crest, and colors – are made with Indiana’s youth and adult soccer community and the active young adult urban and ethnic populations.
    Sit with your Rotarian friends while enjoying the world’s most popular sport. There is plenty of room for social distancing; bring your face mask.
    When: September 23, 2020 The game begins at 7:00 PM
    Where: Lucas Oil Stadium
    How Much: Tickets are $22.00 plus ticket fees. To get tickets in the Rotary section, click on this link: https://fevo.me/indyeleven-indianapolisrotary-0923
    Parking: Parking is available for Indy Eleven events at Lucas Oil Stadium’s south lot

    Individual game parking is $15 per game. Cash and credit cards will be accepted at entry gates.

    Gates 1 & 6 will be the only gates open to the general public for parking in the South Lot and will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff for games during the 2020 season (5:30 p.m. for all scheduled games).

    To encourage adherence to social distancing guidelines, tailgating is NOT permitted during the 2020 season.

    Guests will be required to show their pre-paid pass to the attendant; all attendants will maintain social distancing and the Guest will be required to present the pass behind a closed window.

    All parking attendants will be required to wear face masks.

    For accessibility information, click here to refer to the Lucas Oil Stadium guests with disabilities page for a comprehensive guide on the stadium’s special needs’ provisions.

    Oversized vehicles are not allowed in the south lot of Lucas Oil Stadium.

  • September 5:31: Capri Italian Restaurant

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

    WHAT: Capri Ristorante has been a part of the Indianapolis dining scene since 1951! Our menu features house-made pastas made fresh each day, as well as traditional Italian meat and seafood entrees. An extensive wine selection, both by the glass and by the bottle are always available. The award-winning staff will go out of their way to provide you with wonderful dining experience. Capri is proud to be locally owned and we look forward to welcoming you to one of Indy’s finest and oldest locally owned restaurants.

    WHEN: Wednesday, September 2nd from 5:31 pm till 7:00 or 7:30 pm, or anytime in between.

    WHERE: 2602 Ruth Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240

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

    ETC: They have an indoor room that opens to the outdoors so that we can safely social distance and plenty of free parking!

  • Special Message

    A special message from President Nick Reich:

    I am excited to share our plans for restarting our in-person Rotary Club of Indianapolis luncheon meetings at Ivy Tech on Tuesday, September 1st.

    First and foremost, the well-being and safety of our members is our top priority and of paramount importance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have and will continue to monitor and comply with the recommendations/orders from Governor Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett.

    The responsibility to keep others healthy is one that we all share. If you are sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick, please do not attend in-person meetings.

    Outlined below is the process for resuming our in-person meetings:

    • Reservations and prepayment will be required and processed through Square no later than the Friday before the program.
    • Self-check questions will be posted on the registration page and near the entry of the building.
    • Box lunches with be available with disposable utensils or a lunch buffet served by MBP staff.
    • The Hospitality team will check-in members and guests.
    • There will be no 50/50.
    • There will be no gathering/loitering in the lobby.
    • Masks will be required.
    • Rotarians are asked to keep their name badge after wearing and not return them to the name badge containers.
    • The room will be set with rounds of 2 people per table.
    • Guests will be introduced from the podium and asked to stand when recognized instead of passing the microphone around.
    • Hand sanitizer will be available
    • All meetings will be broadcast on Facebook Live or Zoom and later posted on our YouTube Channel.
    • We encourage committees to continue meeting via Zoom.

    As we navigate through the restart of our meetings, I want to personally thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation so we can meet safely to share in the fellowship that we have all sorely missed in the past few months. I feel fortunate to be part of this strong and supportive organization during these challenging times and look forward to welcoming you back (from a distance) on September 1, 2020!

    If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me or any of the officers.

    Yours in Rotary Service,
    Nick Reich
    President, Rotary Club of Indianapolis

  • Rotary Bowling

    You’re invited to a special event sponsored by Rotary Bowling and your fun loving Social Committee on Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. Come out for free food and drink and learn more about Rotary Bowling.
    Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m.
    Woodland Bowl
    (near the brand new 96th St. & Keystone roundabout)
    RSVP to Bruce Glor

  • COVID Relief Fund

    Rotary Club of Indianapolis is making available funding to grass roots organizations in Indianapolis meeting basic needs of the community impacted by Covid-19. The organization should be a non-profit or affiliated with a non-profit. If you know of such a grass roots organization please contact aaron@elevateindy.org to learn more about this invitation only opportunity.

  • Rotary to Continue Meeting Virtually

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis cares deeply about the health and well-being of our members. Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases and new restrictions for Marion County we will continue to meet virtually for our weekly Tuesday programs. Zoom details for our weekly meetings can always be found at IndyRotary.org.

    When we are able to return to in-person meetings we will provide at least a two week notice along with our increased safety plan. Stay safe Rotarians!

  • DACdb Mobile

    DACdb Mobile

    What is DACdb?:

    District and Club Database (DACdb) is the primary electronic communication vehicle for Rotary clubs, districts and committees. This password-protected site allows you to find contact information for fellow club members and district leadership.

    What can you do on DACdb?:

    • Look up member information
    • Committee information
    • Event calendar
    • Record makeups
    • Get club and district information
    • And much more!

    Did you know there is a mobile version?

    DACdb Mobile is not an “app” – it’s a website just like the main version of DACdb – except it has been optimized to work on mobile devices.

    If you want to put an icon/shortcut to the DACdb Mobile website on your smartphone…click here for step by step instructions

    iOS
    If using Safari then go to DACdb Mobile (http://m.dacdb.com/), tap the “share” icon (the square with the upward pointing arrow) to the right of the Address field, and on the popup tap ‘Add To Home Screen’ on the bottom row of icons.

    Android
    Launch Chrome for Android and go to DACdb Mobile (http://m.dacdb.com/). Tap the menu button and tap “Add to homescreen”. You’ll be able to enter a name for the shortcut and then Chrome will add it to your home screen.

    Are you a member of our club and need help getting logged into DACdb? Contact the office at 317-829-1041/ email jstahl@indyrotary.org or Bill Bubenzer 317-439-4169/ email bill.bubenzer@gmail.com