Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis as we have a special opportunity to sit down and chat with Dr. Jerome Adams the Surgeon General of the United States. His mission as the “Nation’s Doctor,” is to advance the health of the American people. Dr. Adams’ motto as Surgeon General is “better health through better partnerships.” He is committed to strengthening relationships with all members of the health community, and forging new partnerships with members from the business, faith, education and public safety and national security communities.
Registration and social time will start at 8:00 a.m. and our conversation with Dr. Jerome Adams will start at 8:30 a.m. Tours of the Simulation Center at Fairbanks Hall will be offered immediately following the program.
Thanks to Rotarian Stacy Robinson from the Indiana University School of Medicine for securing our venue.
Attendees must be registered in order to attend. Click here to register.
Please join us as the Indianapolis Indians host the Annual Rotary vs Kiwanis Softball Game on Monday, July 29. Help us bring home the Babe!
Game time is at 5:05 p.m., with an Indians game beginning at 7:05 p.m. Each ticket is $16.00. $2 of every ticket will go to our own Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. Register and pay here!
Please purchase tickets no later than Sunday, July 21. Physical tickets will be distributed at the Rotary program on Tuesday, July 23. If you are unable to pick-up your tickets at the July 23 Rotary program, they will be provided at the Indianapolis Indians Will Call office on July 29.
Details: Gates open at 5 p.m. (3rd base side) Softball game starts at 5:05 p.m. (approximately) to 6:05 p.m. Indianapolis Indians game starts at 7:05 p.m.
By now, you have likely heard on the local and national news outlets that our beloved Rotarian and Senator Richard Lugar passed away Saturday evening after a short battle with the same syndrome that took his brother Tom. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years Charlene, four sons, and many other members of his family.
We honored the Senator as Rotarian of the Century during our clubs centennial celebration and we recently joined with Gleaners to celebrate his work to eliminate hunger in the United States and across the world, as well as his efforts to promote global peace. Many of us had the privilege and honor of hearing Dick and Tom share their brotherly love and their family’s story at a Tuesday meeting several years ago. I was fortunate to receive several notes from him during this year as president and will cherish knowing and working with him for the rest of my life.
To say that our club lost another giant is an understatement. The entire world lost one of history’s greatest statesmen, advocates for peace, and incredible human being.
There will certainly be many services and memorials, including something from our own club. We will keep you apprised on arrangements as details become more clear. In the meantime, if you would like to send a note of condolence to the family, you can do so at The Lugar Center, 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 1125, Washington, D.C. 20004.
Please continue to keep the entire Lugar Family in your thoughts.
With all best wishes,
John Mainella
President, Rotary Club of Indianapolis
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.
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis office is now located at the Glossbrenner Mansion. The new mailing address is 3202 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 and the new phone number is 317-829-1041. Please update your records.
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
Join us for a special Rotary Guest Day as we welcome WRTV6’s Emmy Award-winning RAFAEL SANCHEZ.
He’s an investigative reporter, a motivational speaker, and he’s involved and invested in the community—Rafael Sanchez makes a difference in Indianapolis. Help us welcome him back to Rotary on February 12 by bringing a guest. This will be one of the most entertaining and informative programs of 2019. Help us show why we are THE best membership club in Indianapolis.
Please complete the form below by Thursday, February 7 if you plan on bringing a guest. Registration is not required, but appreciated.
The Central Indiana Police Foundation (CIPF) was awarded one of four Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grants late in 2018. The money was designated to purchase items to make Trauma Medical Kits. These kits will be donated to Police Officers in the CIPF territory. Along with the kit, each officer will be trained on how to properly use the items in the kits to attend to those who have been injured and/or suffer gun shot wounds.
Monday, February 4th from 4:30-5:30, Rotarians and board members will come together to assemble the kits. The EMT Trainer will share the importance of these kits and share a story about a life that was saved because and officer had the kit.
Please email Lisa Rollings at lisa@cipf.foundation or text 317-771-1605 if you will attend. Children as young as 6 may attend.
In December, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Board of Directors met to elect new officers for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Jenny Dexter
was elected to serve as Secretary of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Dexter is
the Director of Business Development at Matchbook Creative and has extensive
experience in the areas of brand, marketing and communication strategy.
Dexter recently served as Co Chair of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis’ Indy Do
Day initiative in 2017 and 2018 and currently leads as Chair of the Indiana
Board of Directors for Playworks Indiana. As Secretary, Jenny will
eventually rise to serve as President of the Club in 2021-22. Until then,
she’ll serve in various roles on the Executive Committee and continue to
support the Club on strategic, growth and operational fronts.
The Rotary Club
of Indianapolis is also proud to announce that Norm Melzer was elected as
Sergeant of Arms. Melzer retired from Priority Press, where his primary
responsibilities included quality management and account management.
Melzer will bring strong skills of organization and process improvement during
his tenure as Sergeant at Arms and we look forward to seeing him serve at
Tuesday meetings each week.
