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  • October 3: 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off

    October 3: 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off

    The field for the 11th Annual RCOI Chili Cookoff is set:

    • Defending Champion, Andile Songo
    • Rebecca Ashack
    • Liam Bonner
    • Luke Cathcart
    • Kathy Cookerly
    • Kyle Corbin
    • Lindsay Maliqi
    • Natasha Mecklenburg
    • Jacki Petersson
    • Joel Westphal

    This year’s Chili Cook-off will be on Thursday, October 3rd at 5:31 pm at the Murat Shrine. Ten chilis will be offered for you to sample in a blind taste test. Then you’ll cast your ballot for your first and second choices. It’s always a fun event and we hope to see you there. All are welcome.

  • Rotary 5:31 Oktoberfest – CANCELLED

    Rotary 5:31 Oktoberfest – CANCELLED

    Update: Oktoberfest has been cancelled by the Columbia Club due to weather.

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at Oktoberfest on Friday, September 27. Street food, beer and wine will be available. The Liederkranz Band will take the stage at 6 p.m.

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

    When: Friday, September 27 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Monument Circle, Downtown Indianapolis

  • Rotary Volunteer Shirts Available

    Rotary Volunteer Shirts Available

    We are excited to announce that Rotary Volunteer T-Shirts are available! We would love for Rotarians to wear these shirts at volunteer events to represent our club. 

    Huge thank you to fellow Rotarian, Erin Smith Pennington, the owner of Spotlight Strategies, who has graciously set this up for us and donated the set-up costs. 

    Order your shirt here. NOTE: All orders must be placed before midnight on September 15th, 2024!

  • September 4: 5:31 Club




    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club at Plump’s Last Shot on Wednesday, September 4.

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

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

    When: Wednesday, September 4 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Plump’s Last Shot, 6416 Cornell Ave. in Broad Ripple

    Outdoor patio, weather permitting. 

  • September 3: Rotary Reception

    Please register for the event on Eventbrite.

  • September 3: Senator Richard Lugar Monument Unveiling

    September 3: Senator Richard Lugar Monument Unveiling

    You are invited to celebrate the Senator Richard G. Lugar Monument Unveiling.

    Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 am at Bicentennial Unity Plaza, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis.

    Keynote Address by Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

    Doors open at 9 am – open seating. Complimentary parking at Virginia Avenue Garage.

  • August 14: 5:31 Club

    August 14: 5:31 Club

    Rotarian Tom Richardson and his wife, Sally, have graciously offered to host our next event. Limited soft drinks, mixers, beers, wines and spirits will be provided. BYOB to enjoy your beverage of choice.

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

    When: Wednesday, August 14 starting at 5:31 pm (Rain Date August 21)

    Where: 1220 Meadowbrook Drive, Indianapolis, 46240. Parking is very limited, carpooling recommended if possible. 

  • August 10: Volunteer Opportunity

    The Community Service Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the 21st Annual Race Away From Domestic Violence. The Race will start and finish at the Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. Volunteers with assist at water stations and guide traffic on Saturday, August 10, from 7 am to 11 am. This event supports the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

    To sign up, please register and specify that you are part of the Rotary group under the group name section. Please sign-up by July 31. Once you have registered, kindly email Stacey Batista so we know how many volunteers to expect. Your participation will make a significant difference, and we thank you in advance for your support.

  • July 24: Corporate Members Event

    The next Rotary Corporate Member Event will be hosted by Conner Insurance on Wednesday, July 24th, 7:30-9:00 am.
     
    Our speaker will be Karen Mangia who is with The Engineered Innovation Group. Karen will be discussing how Hoosier business leaders can utilize AI technology to improve their systems, efficiencies, and business as a whole.
     
    This event is for Rotary Club of Indianapolis Corporate Members or those interested in becoming a Corporate Member.

    Please join us for a morning of good discussion, coffee, and light breakfast.
     
    Register for the event on Eventbrite. 

  • July 10: 5:31 Club

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

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

    When: Wednesday, July 10 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Rick’s Cafe Boatyard, 4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis