Category: Latest News

  • Recognition Awards Presented

    Recognition Awards Presented

    On Tuesday, June 30th, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis hosted their Virtual Celebration Event. During the program, Rotarians were recognized for their achievements and contributions to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Join us in congratulating the following award winners for the 2019-2020 Rotary Year:

    Rotary Outstanding Achievement Recognition
    Bill Bubenzer
    Kathy Cookerly

    Game Changer Presidential Awards
    Jenni Agramonte
    Greg Albright
    Jeff Crane
    Ken File
    Leeanne Lollar

    Door Prizes
    Indianapolis Zoo Rhino Behind the Scenes tour: Karen Alter
    Vera Bradley – Beach Bag with accessories: Stacy Johnson

    We appreciate everyone’s participation, patience, and understanding during this year of change.

    Happy new Rotary Year!

    -Thriving Together: Opportunities to Connect Planning committee

  • June 30: Virtual Celebration

    June 30: Virtual Celebration

    We will NOT have a noon meeting on Tuesday.

    Instead, we’ll be meeting in the evening at 6 p.m. on Zoom. The last meeting of the Rotary year is always something special. Join us as we celebrate the year of President Michael Schiele and recognize our Rotary Outstanding Achievement Recognition recipients, Kathy Cookerly and Bill Bubenzer.

    We still have tickets available for our virtual celebration. Tickets can be purchased here. The public is welcome and encouraged to join us for this spectacular night.

    To join our Celebration Event starting at 6:00 p.m. go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83739674840?pwd=K0hUYXg0SWE5SmZqQmQ3cXA1OUU1dz09

    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: 837 3967 4840
    Password: 276138

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers:
    +13126266799,,83739674840#,,,,0#,,276138# US (Chicago)
    +19292056099,,83739674840#,,,,0#,,276138# 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)
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

    Meeting ID: 837 3967 4840
    Password: 276138
    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.

  • Rotary Golf

    Rotary Golf is in full swing. Any interested golfers that are not already receiving the Golf Newsletter please email David Leonards to be added.

    Rotary Golf League meets on Mondays at 3:07 p.m. at River Glen and will run through August 31. The Rotary Golf Outing and Fun Day will be at The Fort and is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5 with tee times starting at 9:30 a.m. Contact David Leonards for more information.

  • Dues Payment

    Reminder: Dues were due June 15

    This is your friendly reminder that your dues were due June 15. Our club is required to pay dues to Rotary International, so we need your dues in order to pay our dues! If you have questions, to pay by phone or set up monthly dues, just call the office at 317-829-1041. If you know you will be late due to corporate processing or financial factors, please provide a courtesy update to the office.

  • 2020 Community Grants: Apply Online

    2020 Community Grants: Apply Online

    The 2020 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grant guidelines have been posted to our website. The Foundation intends to award two grants of $25,000 each and one grant of $10,000.

    The online grant application can be found here. Applications are due by June 22, 2020. Applicants must be nonprofits who serve Central Indiana. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the officers and directors of the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation have decided to only accept 2020-21 Community Grant Applications from organizations that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 virus. 

    You can find out more about the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation here.

  • June 30: 2020 Celebration Event

    June 30: 2020 Celebration Event

    You’re invited to our celebration event, Tuesday, June 30, “Thriving Together: Opportunities to Connect!” It’s going to be different than in prior years, but we’re so excited to celebrate with you! We’ll have a Zoom celebration, Online Auction, and after party – all from the comfort of your home OR from a small watch party hosted by a fellow Rotarian.

    Schedule of events:

    5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
    Settle in and get comfy – either in your home or at a watch party location.

    6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
    The main event!
    Theme: “Thriving Together: Opportunities to Connect”
    Celebrate our accomplishments from the year, thank our leadership, swear in our new leaders.

    8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
    An extra helping!
    After Party with Vine Society (Additional Ticket Required)
    Participate in a guided tasting of three wines (delivered ahead of time to your home).

    Link to event page

  • June 10: 5:31 Club @ 6:02 P.M.

    Join us for a social distancing 5:31 starting at a special time of 6:02 p.m.
    WHO: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.

    WHAT: An informal meetup with Rotarians and friends. No agenda. Just fun and good conversations.

    WHEN: Wednesday, June 10 starting at 6:02 p.m.

    WHERE: Carolyn Shrall’s Driveway, 9543 Aberdare Drive, Indianapolis, 46250 (near 96th and Allisonville Road).

    NOTES: We will be social distancing. Please bring your own chair, mask, gloves, umbrella and food/drink of choice. Park in the visitor parking.

  • May 6: Virtual 5:31 Club

    Join us for our virtual 5:31 Club!

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

    WHAT: An informal meetup with Rotarians and friends. No agenda. Just fun and good conversations. Bring your own beverage.

    WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, from 5:31 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.

    WHERE: Zoom

    Join Zoom Meeting here

    Meeting ID: 817 6091 9633
    Password: 967569
    One tap mobile
    +13126266799,,81760919633#,,1#,967569# US (Chicago)
    +19292056099,,81760919633#,,1#,967569# US (New York)

    Dial by your location
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
    Meeting ID: 817 6091 9633
    Password: 967569


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

  • May 2: Meeting with Rotary International Past President

    May 2: Meeting with Rotary International Past President

    You are cordially invited to hear Rotary International Past President Barry Rassin’s presentation about COVID-19 and Rotary. He recently retired after 37 years as President of Doctors Hospital Health System in the Bahamas.

    Subject: Barry Rassin, Past Rotary International President Joins Rotary 6560

    When: Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. EST

    Where: Zoom (Link can be found in your Thursday e-newsletter or contact the office at info@indyrotary.org for more information.)

  • April 25: Meeting with Rotary International President

    April 25: Meeting with Rotary International President

    Zoom Meeting with Rotary International President Mark Maloney

    Rotary District 6560 is hosting an unforgettable special event with Rotary International President Mark Maloney. The event will be a Zoom platform meeting April 25, 7:00 p.m., ET. President Mark will provide an update regarding Rotary today in light of the COVID-19 virus.

    You have been invited to attend an event…
    Subject: Rotary President Mark Maloney Gives Updates about ROTARY
    When: Saturday, April 25, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

    Zoom Meeting details in our weekly e-newsletter and on DACdb.