Join Rotary friends for two 5:31 Club events on May 1. 2019:
If you want to race go-karts, great! You’ll receive training and then race against the clock on the indoor track.
Regular “license” and participation fees apply.
Race first (or skip that part) and then enjoy food and beverages at 1911 Grill.
Your friends are waiting for you…
Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis for a special program as we welcome Eva Kor, Holocaust Survivor and Forgiveness Advocate, as our speaker on Monday, June 10.
For the past 40 years, Holocaust survivor Eva Kor has shared her story with students, teachers, medical professionals, senators, administrators, historians, university groups, graduating classes, and civic groups, both nationally and internationally. Eva is one of the few surviving twins sharing her personal account of the medical experiments supervised by Nazi doctor Josef Mengele at Auschwitz. Eva’s account of her survival of the Holocaust offers many relevant lessons on the dangers of hate and prejudice, and the consequences of allowing prejudice to persist, unchecked, in others.
In addition to the importance of her account from a historical perspective, Eva’s life lessons and message of forgiveness have touched the lives of millions of people. In 1995, Eva chose to forgive the Nazis, after deciding that they should no longer have power over her life. She describes forgiving the Nazis as an act of self-healing, self-liberation, and self-empowerment; forgiveness is not about the perpetrator, not about forgetting. It is one step toward repairing the world by helping victims free themselves from perpetrators and remove anger and hatred. Eva shares her own discovery of the power to forgive so that others may see the possibility to heal themselves through forgiveness. Forgiveness provides a way for people to free themselves from hurt, anger, and hatred, from the pain of victimhood. If people find peace with themselves, the world may also find peace.
WFYI Public Media recently received a $25,000 Community Grant from the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation to fund a recurring, interactive program at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center that will feature the “Eva” documentary, a half-hour discussion and an interactive exhibit. The “Eva” documentary brings difficult topics to the forefront as it features the life journey of Eva Mozes Kor, Holocaust survivor.
Pre-registration is required for this event and includes a buffet lunch provided by MBP Distinctive Catering. Indianapolis Club Rotarian tickets are $26 and guest tickets are $35. Tables of 8 can be reserved by contacting Donna Christian at dchristian@indyrotary.org. If you participate in the Rotary Value Club contact Donna to reserve your ticket.
Purchase your tickets on Eventbrite.
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is proud to announce that nominations for the Rotary Outstanding Achievement Recognition (ROAR) Award is open (formerly called Rotarian of the Year.) Nominations for Rotarians in good standing who have demonstrated “Service Above Self” during his or her lifetime are being accepted. This award recognizes a life devoted to reflecting the Four Way Test, not just within the Club, but in their career and community life as well. This is considered a lifetime achievement award.
Award Information:
Download the ROAR nomination form.
Past Recipients:
2007: Marge Tarpley and Danny Danielson
2008: Dr. Tim Dudley
2009: Hugh Baker
2010: Bill Batt
2011: Bill Ervin
2012: Gene Busche
2013: Club celebrated 100th anniversary and named Rotarian of the Century: Senator Richard Lugar
2014: Paul Raikes
2015: Club celebrated retirement of Executive Director, Susie Harmless, and, therefore, no ROY named
2016: Judge Tom Fisher
2017: Elaine Bedel
2018: Tom Lugar
Be among the first to see the newly renovated Colts Pavilion at their practice facility, 7001 W 56th Street – Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. We will meet at 8am in the sleek new lobby of the Pavilion where our guest speaker will be Stephanie Pemberton, Vice President of Marketing. Stephanie will talk about the Colts and their value to Indianapolis and the state of Indiana and we might get some insider information on the combine and upcoming draft. Limited tours of the facility will be available after the conversation, including the Team Memorabilia Room.
Attendees must be registered in order to attend. Click here to register.
Join Rotary friends and guests at The Ale Emporium for fun, frivolity, conversation, beverages (over 200 domestic and imported beers) and food (home of Honest Pizza and famous Hermanaki Wings).
On Tuesday, March 12, 2019 the Rotary Club of Indianapolis elected eight members to serve on the Board of Directors for two years, beginning on July 1, 2019. We are pleased to welcome the following community leaders to serve our club in leadership positions.
During March, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis is hosting our March Membership Mania Tournament! We have planned special events to showcase the Best of Rotary during March. If you have been interested in ramping up your Rotary engagement, now is the time! Most events require advance registration, but are free to attend. Below are the links to our special events.
March 8
Indiana Historical Society Conservation Lab Presentation with the History Committee
Indiana Historical Society, 12 p.m. Lunch in the Stardust Cafe and 1 p.m. Presentation
Contact Phyllis Geeslin at phydster@comcast.net to register.
March 9
March Mania Meet Up
Informal coffee and conversation for current and/or prospective members of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis
Neidhammer Coffee Co, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Register here
March 13
Celebrity H-O-R-S-E Tournament
Join local personalities for this BIG fun networking and social event. Winner of the tournament will receive $500 for their favorite charity.
Hinkle Fieldhouse, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Register here
March 16
Classroom Makeover Project
The 2019 Classroom Makeover top prize for the Indianapolis Teaching Fellows was awarded to Jennifer Elmore with KIPP Indy Unite. Join us to help makeover Jennifer’s classroom.
KIPP Indy Unite, 1740 E 30th Street, Indianapolis
Contact Greg Albright at galbright@marian.edu to participate.
March 21
Volunteer at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, 3737 Waldemere Ave., 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Register here by March 18 to participate.
March 22
NCAA Bracket Party
Join friends and guests in a private room at Scotty’s Dawghouse to watch NCAA basketball. Beverages, food, basketball and Rotarians!
Scotty’s Dawghouse, 4702 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Register here
March 23
Teach for America Classroom Makeover Project
The 2019 Teach for America Classroom Makeover top prize was awarded to JaVaughn Hardaway with Longfellow Middle School. Join us to help makeover JaVaughn’s classroom.
Longfellow Middle School, 510 Laurel Street, Indianapolis
Contact Greg Albright at galbright@marian.edu to participate.
March 23
Indy Animal Care Services Volunteer Opportunity
Help spruce up the exterior of Indy Animal Care Services.
Indy Animal Care Services, 2600 S. Harding Street, Indianapolis, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact Marie Koenig koenigmarie55@gmail.com
March 27
Coffee & Conversation at the Colts Complex
This is a rare, behind the scenes access to our very own Indianapolis Colts complex. Our speaker will be Stephanie Pemberton, Vice President of Marketing for the Indianapolis Colts.
Colts Complex, 7001 W 56th Street, Indianapolis, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Register here
March 27
Live After Five
Live After Five is an interactive young professionals networking event where Indy connects! On Air Personalities from Hot96.3, RadioNOW100.9 and La Grande 105.1 will be in the mix and broadcasting live on location. There will guest speaker to give career advice in different areas. We will be collecting donations of toiletries for Dove Recovery House.
Gavel, 902 Virginia Avenue, Suite 102, Indianapolis, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Register here M
April 3
5:31 Club at Ale Emporium
Join Rotary friends and guests at The Ale Emporium for fun, frivolity, conversation, beverages (over 200 domestic and imported beers) and food (home of Honest Pizza and famous Hermanaki Wings).
Ale Emporium, 8617 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, 5:31 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Register here
Back in November, a Nominating Committee made up of almost 20 tenured & engaged Rotarians met to discuss who they think would make good board members. From this list of possible board members, individuals were contacted and asked if they wanted to run for the board- 14 members said yes, eight will be elected to represent Rotary on the Board of Directors.
Those 14 people running for the Board of Directors have been divided up into two teams- the “Hubs” and “Spokes.” (A play on the Rotary gear that is our logo.) Each team will present for 15 minutes on Tuesday, March 5 to showcase candidates. For more information about candidates, please click here.
Any Rotarian who is current on their dues can vote for up to 8 board members on March 12. Absentee (email) ballots will be available beginning on March 5 as well. (instructions forthcoming on that- watch your email inboxes.) You DO NOT have to vote strictly along “Hubs” and “Spokes” lines- you can pick and choose any eight individuals from the list of 14.
Long time Rotarian and Past President of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis passes away…..
OCTOBER 11, 1940 ~ FEBRUARY 21, 2019
William “Bill” Douthit, 78, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born to Loren and Irene (French) Douthit on October 11, 1940 in Indianapolis.
A graduate of PS 84 Elementary School, Broad Ripple High School, and Hanover College, where he was a running back on the football team. He married Alice (Dashiell) on October 2, 1965. Bill was President and CEO of The George F. Cram Company, a family-owned business that made maps and world globes, where he worked for nearly 45 years. He was active at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, Indianapolis Rotary Club, Teacher’s Treasures, and Kids in Need. He was a dedicated and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a music lover with a wonderful baritone voice, and an avid, yet somewhat challenged golfer. For the last 20 years, he also loved spending the colder months in Marco Island, Florida.
Bill is survived by his wife, Alice Douthit; children, Jeffrey (Mindy) Douthit and Jennifer (Derek) Gerow; grandchildren, Will, Austin, Rylin, and Landon Douthit, and Nicholas and Audrey Gerow.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John “Jay” Douthit.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 25th at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville. Services with be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 26th at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St. in Noblesville, officiated by Pastor Dick Judson. There will be an additional hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be immediately following services at Hamilton Memorial Park, 4180 Westfield Road in Noblesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Teachers’ Treasurers, 1800 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201, www.teacherstreasures.org; or Noblesville First United Methodist Music Program, 2051 Monument Street, Noblesville, IN 46060, www.noblesvillefirst.com.
DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO:
Teachers’ Treasures
1800 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis IN 46201
Web: http://www.teacherstreasures.org
Noblesville First United Methodist Music Program
2051 Monument Street, Noblesville IN 46060
Web: http://www.noblesvillefirst.com