Category: Programs

Join us Tuesday to hear from Emily Krueger. Krueger is the President and CEO of 16 Tech Community Corporation, the non-profit responsible for the 16 Tech Innovation District, an emerging 50-acre mixed-use development in downtown Indianapolis dedicated to fostering innovation and economic opportunity. 

Krueger joined 16 Tech in 2018 as its chief operating officer and was named President and CEO in 2022. Krueger has been instrumental in taking 16 Tech from an aspirational to an active place and ensuring the availability and access of resources that lower barriers to entrepreneurship.

Prior to joining 16 Tech in 2018, Krueger served as Vice President of Administration for Indianapolis-based LDI, Ltd., one of Indiana’s largest private companies. As a member of the executive leadership team, Krueger helped evaluate acquisition opportunities and grow companies in a variety of industries and stages of development.

Krueger, a native Hoosier, spent her early career working for former U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar in a variety of Capitol Hill and campaign positions. An active community leader, she lends her fundraising and communications expertise to a number of local nonprofit organizations focused on health, education and the arts.

Krueger is a graduate of Valparaiso University and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where she earned her MBA. She is a former Fulbright grant recipient. In 2024, Krueger was named by the IBJ to the Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits.

All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Rathskeller, reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. You can view the lunch menu here.

Lunch and networking start 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/.

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

Due to the hazardous weather conditions, we have decided to cancel our meeting for Tuesday, January 7.

Your safety is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and warm. Our speaker, Najia Sherzad Hoshmand with the Afghan American Community Center, will now join us on Tuesday, January 21.

Join us Tuesday for our Annual Holiday Program benefiting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. This festive event will celebrate the incredible work of organizations that have received support from the Foundation, and help raise additional funds to ensure the continued success of our Club’s philanthropic efforts. There will be special entertainment from the Past Presidents and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brass, as well as a small live auction. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the season, make a difference, and support our community. Can’t Attend, But Still Want to Contribute? If you’re unable to join us for the program but wish to support the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation, you can make a tax-deductible contribution online or by mailing it to: Indianapolis Rotary Foundation, 133 W. Market Street, Suite 232, Indianapolis, IN 46204. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at The Rathskeller reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. You can view the lunch menu here.  Lunch and networking start 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/.  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 Upcoming Programs:  December 24 & 31: No Program – Happy Holidays! January 7: Najia Sherzad Hoshmand, CEO & President, Afghan American Community Center January 14: Emily Krueger, President & CEO, 16 Tech Innovation District

Join us Tuesday as we hear from fellow Rotarian, Ben Johnson, Field Operations Manager with Security Force Now. Ben will be sharing his insights on safety and security in Indianapolis. He’ll cover key topics, including where Indianapolis ranks in terms of safety, ongoing projects by the public and private sectors to improve security, and the important issue of security in schools. With over 20 years of experience in the security industry, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge that you won’t want to miss.

Additionally, we will announce the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation’s 2024-2025 Community Grant recipients. The Foundation will be awarding $130,000 to seven central Indiana organizations, making a significant impact in our community.

All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at The Rathskeller reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. You can view the lunch menu here.

Lunch and networking start 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/.

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

Upcoming Programs:
December 17: Holiday Program benefiting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation
December 24 & 31: No Program – Happy Holidays!
January 7: Najia Sherzad Hoshmand, CEO & President, Afghan American Community Center
January 14: Emily Krueger, President & CEO, 16 Tech Innovation District

December is Indianapolis Rotary Foundation month. Join us Tuesday for a panel of international organizations that have been supported by our local Indianapolis Rotary Foundation through the World Community Service Committee. Our panelists will include Bibi Bahrami with AWAKEN from Afghanistan, Sarah Castor with Malembe Rise from the DR Congo and Fatmir Maliqi representing a project in Kosovo. The discussion will be moderated by Nick Reich, Past President of our Club and Co-Chair of the World Community Service Committee. We hope you can join us to hear the ways your contributions to our local Indianapolis Rotary Foundation are making an impact around the world.   All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at The Rathskeller reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. You can view the lunch menu here.  Lunch and networking start 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/.  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 Upcoming Programs:  December 10: Ben Johnson, Field Operations Manager, Security Force & Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grants Announcement December 17: Holiday Program benefiting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation December 24 & 31: No Program – Happy Holidays! January 7: Najia Sherzad Hoshmand, CEO & President, Afghan American Community Center January 14: Emily Krueger, President & CEO, 16 Tech Innovation District

Join us Tuesday to hear from David Roberts the Chief Executive Officer of the Applied Research Institute (ARI), a nonprofit driving collaboration and diversity at the intersection of innovation, technology, and national security and facilitating groundbreaking economic development from America’s Heartland within disruptive sectors. ARI has secured line of sight to hundreds of millions in federal investment funds since Dave took the helm, marking it as the catalyst of regional transformation that the Governor and IEDC intended. This includes securing a $33 million investment from the Department of Defense for the development of the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Hub, a critical initiative that has earned the prestigious designation as a Microelectronics Commons Hub. Furthering this trajectory of success, the Heartland BioWorks Technology Hub has emerged as a beacon of biotech advancement and diversity, recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration as one of the Regional Technology Hubs that Sen. Todd Young envisioned as he championed enabling bipartisan legislation. Additionally, Dave’s collaborative approach has been central to the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) receiving the designation as a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub by the U.S. Department of Energy. These initiatives place Indiana as a leader enabling a secure and prosperous future for our nation. Having previously held the mantle of Indiana’s Chief Innovation Officer, Dave is renowned for architecting the state’s transformative $1 billion innovation and entrepreneurship blueprint. This strategy has since catalyzed an ecosystem where creativity and technological advancement thrive, propelling Indiana to new heights. Dave has led pioneering lithium-ion battery companies, navigating the intricacies of both public-private partnerships and private equity-backed ventures, as well as providing strategic patent and legal counsel at Caterpillar, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction and mining equipment. His technical acumen was honed early on as an engineer at Lockheed Martin, where he contributed to the defense sector’s technological advancements. Dave provides strategic guidance as a board member of both domestic and international organizations, where his insights on innovation and organizational leadership continue to drive progressive change. Dave continues to be licensed to practice law across Indiana, Missouri, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at The Rathskeller reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. You can view the lunch menu here.  Lunch and networking start 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/.  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 Upcoming Programs:  December 3: World Community Service Committee Panel with Bibi Bahrami, AWAKEN (Afghanistan), Sarah Castor, Malembe Rise (DR Congo) and Fatmir Maliqi (Kosovo) December 10: Ben Johnson, Field Operations Manager, Security Force December 17: Holiday Program benefiting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation December 24 & 31: No Program – Happy Holidays!

Join us Tuesday to hear from Mitch Frazier. Mitch serves as President and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, a nonprofit focused on growing the ag tech and agbioscience economy. Prior to AgriNovus, Mitch served as CEO of a regional John Deere retailer where he led the dealership to be named among the top-performing in North America. Prior to agriculture, he served as a leader in tech companies, including Salesforce and ExactTarget. At ExactTarget, he spearheaded the company’s IPO on the New York Stock Exchange and its subsequent $2.5 billion acquisition by Salesforce. Mitch began his career in public service. He led communications for Indiana’s economic development team and served in army civilian leadership roles, including senior public affairs officer in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and as a spokesperson for reconstruction in Iraq. He also served on active duty in the army for five years. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at The Rathskeller reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. You can view the lunch menu here.  Lunch and networking start 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/.  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 Upcoming Programs:  November 26: Dave Roberts, CEO, ARI December 3: World Community Service Committee Panel

Join us Tuesday for our annual Veterans Day Program organized by the History Committee. We’re honoring our veterans with a special panel featuring: – Tom A. Mason (Marines) – Stephen Smith (Army) – Jesse Pimental (Air Force) – Representing INvets – Honor Flight Network Come show your support by wearing your red, white, and blue, and invite a veteran to join us for this meaningful occasion. Let’s come together to celebrate and honor the service of our veterans. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at The Rathskeller reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Lunch and networking start 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/.  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 Upcoming Programs:  November 19 Mitch Frazier, President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana November 26: Dave Roberts, CEO, ARI December 3: World Community Service Committee Panel

November is Rotary International Foundation Month! Join us Tuesday to hear from Beth Stubbs, Rotary International Director for Zones 30 and 31. Beth’s journey with Rotary began at age 8 when she attended meetings with her father, and she officially joined the Rotary Club of Maryville, Tennessee, in 1991. Throughout her Rotary career, Beth has served in various leadership roles, including chairing the finance, Foundation, and leadership development committees in her district. Her extensive experience includes attending 21 international conventions, participating in UN Day for Rotary in New York City, serving on a National Immunization Day in India, and engaging in club partnership projects in Mexico. Beth and her husband, Tony, are proud supporters of The Rotary Foundation as Arch Klumph Society members. Professionally, she is a Certified Public Accountant and has operated her own accounting practice in Knoxville, Tennessee, since 1994. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the impactful work of Rotary International and the Foundation. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at The Rathskeller reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Lunch and networking start 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/.  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 Upcoming Programs:  November 12: Veterans Day Program November 19 Mitch Frazier, President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana November 26: Dave Roberts, CEO, ARI