This past weekend, the 2022-2023 You Are Appreciated Awards were presented during the Rotary District 6560 Fall Forum by Immediate Past District Governor Mekey McAllen. Congratulations to Indy Rotarians Tracey Danner-Odenwelder the “Richard Kendall Award for Service to Humanity” recipient and Stan Jacobs for “Rotarian of the Year.”
It’s time to celebrate! Every year the Rotary Club of Indianapolis reflects on our impact over the prior year with a celebration!
What to expect:
Event Info:
June 27th, 2023
Tinker House Events: 1101 E 16th Street, Indianapolis
5:30 pm – cocktail hour
6:30 pm – dinner served
7:00 pm – program
Cost: Early Bird $60/per person, $70/per person starting June 1 – register at rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/
After Party following the program at Murat Oasis Lounge, 510 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis
Check out photos from last year!
*Please note: all contributions to this event (ticket price, silent auction, and sponsorships) go to benefit the club. The club is not a 501(c)3 and thus gifts made are not tax deductible.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We hope you or your business will consider sponsoring the dinner. Multiple sponsorships are available if you’re interested in supporting your club in this way.
This fundraiser helps to support our club’s bottom line so we can provide better experiences for Rotarians as we learn about and support our community. Thank you for your consideration.
Contact the office at info@indyrotary.org if you’re interested in this opportunity or go to rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/ to reserve your sponsorship today.
 Our club will NOT be meeting for lunch on June 28. Instead, we hope you’ve purchased your tickets for the Celebration Dinner, which will be a delightful opportunity to gather and celebrate the Rotary year. Tickets are still available for the dinner. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, June 24 by 11 a.m. on Square. The public is welcome and encouraged to join us for this spectacular night. Location: Tinker House Events, 1101 East 16th. Street, Indianapolis, 46202 Cocktail Hour Sponsored by Gregory & Appel: 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Program with Title Sponsor – Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: 6:30 p.m. After Party: The after party will take place at the Murat Shrine Oasis Lounge located at 510 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis. Registration is not required to attend the after party. Please note: – Onsite parking is free and the greenspace to the west of the building can be used for additional parking. – If you have any special dietary restrictions that you have not alerted to staff, please email Jamie. – Each guest will receive two drink tickets good for wine or beer or use both drink tickets for our specialty cocktail. Cash bar will be available. – The silent auction is live and open until 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 28. Register and bid today! You do not have to attend the event to participate. |
| THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS OF THE CELEBRATION EVENT: Title: Gleaners Food Bank of Central Indiana Platinum: Barnes & Thornburg Bedel Financial Gold: Indianapolis Colts RecycleForce & Keys2Work Danny Danielson Award: Stifel Reception: Gregory & Appel Silver: RJE Business Interiors Schuetz Insurance Services Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP Bronze: Cape Fletcher & Associates FCCI Insurance Group Greenwalt CPAs Paramount Schools of Excellence Sutton Garten People of Action: Borshoff Ramona Adams Peggy Blackard Larry Brodnik Jenny Dexter Tom Fisher Stan Jacobs Jeff Moffatt David Stamper Don Steffy |
On Tuesday, June 29 the Rotary Club of Indianapolis hosted their Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser. 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 2020-2021 Rotary Year.
Rotary Outstanding Achievement Recognition Award
Larry Brodnik
Marie Koenig
Spirit of Rotary Award
Norm Melzer
Service Above Self Award
Stan Jacobs
Power of One Awards
Abigail Harlan
Stacy Johnson
Andile Songo
Unsung Hero Award
Jamie Hanan
Check out photos from the event on our Facebook page.
It’s time to celebrate the Power of One.
Every year the Rotary Club of Indianapolis reflects on our impact over the prior year with a party!!
What to expect:
In-person Deets:
June 29th, 2021
Tinker House Events: 1101 E 16th Street, Indianapolis
5:30 pm – cocktail hour
6:30 pm – dinner served
7:00 pm – program
Cost: $60/per person – register at rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/
After-party at Tinker Street Restaurant, 402 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis
Check out photos from last year!
*Please note: all contributions to this event (ticket price, silent auction, and virtual attendance donations) go to benefit the club. The club is not a 501(c)3 and thus gifts made are not tax deductible.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We hope you or your business will consider sponsoring the dinner. Multiple sponsorships are available if you’re interested in supporting your club in this way.
This fundraiser helps to support our club’s bottom line so we can provide better experiences for Rotarians as we learn about and support our community. Thank you for your consideration.
Contact the office at info@indyrotary.org if you’re interested in this opportunity or go to rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/ to reserve your sponsorship today.
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
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/
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#,,,,
+19292056099,,83739674840#,,,,
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.
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).
On Tuesday, June 26th, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis hosted their Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser. 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:
Rotary Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas Lugar
Excite Engage Evolve Presidential Awards
David Leonards
Lisa Rollings
Greg Albright
Tracey Danner-Odenwelder
Emerging Leader Award
Troy Hollings
Last week, the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Legacy Grant recipient, the Chin Community of Indiana (CCI), was the recipient of 200 back to school backpacks and supplies for distribution to families in need. The demand was so great, CCI ran out of backpacks before the distribution was scheduled to begin, leaving hundreds of students without school supplies.
Rotarian Jeff Lake, who chairs the Chin Support Committee, worked quickly to connect CCI with local nonprofit, and former Rotary Foundation of Indianapolis grant recipient, Teachers’ Treasures. CCI accepted 800 backpacks from Teachers’ Treasures, with 400 going directly to CCI families and another 400 being distributed to Perry Township Schools. On Monday, all 400 backpacks were distributed at CCI in less than an hour.
Lake’s quick action and using this Rotary connection allowed him to support CCI in a way that goes far beyond just giving a grant. “The Rotary Club is about building and connecting leaders through service. Jeff was able to leverage the networks we’ve created within Rotary to live out our motto, Service Above Self, so it is especially rewarding to see this success,” says Club President Ramona Adams.
Margaret Sheehan, Executive Director of Teachers’ Treasures was also happy to be part of this effort. “Teachers’ Treasures is thrilled to have been able to help with this urgent need. Our mission is to provide free supplies to teachers and their classrooms so students can access the tools they need to succeed academically,” Sheehan said. “Partnering with the Rotary Club of Indianapolis and the Chin Community of Indiana to get supplies to those students and classrooms is powerful. We are all focused on that student and school’s success.”
