Rotary Club of Indianapolis business networking is a vital part of being a Rotarian. When you do business with a Rotarian, you can feel confident you are working with a hard-working, trustworthy and respected member of Rotary, the business community and professionals who care about their community in Indianapolis, Indiana. Check out this video spotlight on Rotarian, Tim Clinch with F.C. Tucker.
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Big Programs Coming to Indy Rotary!
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is proud to announce some fantastic upcoming programs you may not want to miss! For any further information, visit our calendar page or call us at 317-631-3733.
- 2/24/2015 Gregg Doyel, IndyStar Sports Columnist.
- 3/16/2015 SPECIAL MONDAY PROGRAM (seating may be limited. Call the Rotary office if you are interested in attending), Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner. This program will take the place of our normal Tuesday program.
- 3/21/15 Gleaners Service Project.
- 3/24/2015 Betsy Blankenbaker, Documentary Filmmaker and Producer. The Rise of Crispus Attucks High School, 1955 State Champions.
- 3/31/2015 Bart Peterson, former Mayor of Indianapolis.
- 4/7/2015 Packaway Hunger Service Project.
- 4/21/2015 High School Honors Day
- 5/19/15 Off-Site Meeting at the NCAA Hall of Champions with Oliver Luck.
- 5/12/15 NFL Colts Quarterback, Andrew Luck. This will be an evening event with details on costs, forthcoming.
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Rotarian Dr. Mercy Obeime works tirelessly on behalf of underinsured (with Video)
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Dr. Mercy Obeime knew she wanted to help other people, and she knew she would use medicine to do that. But what she didn’t realize is that her degree from Indiana University was not only going to make a difference here in Indiana, but many thousands of miles away. “Poverty is a huge reason that people have poor health,” said Obeime. “And that’s one of the reasons that people do not address their health issues.” Read full story with video. -
March 16, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Coming to Rotary
This will be a SPECIAL MONDAY PROGRAM. Adam Silver (born April 25, 1962) is an American lawyer and the commissioner of the National Basketball Association. He has held this post since February 1, 2014.Before joining the NBA, he served as a litigation associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, a law firm in New York, and worked as a law clerk to Judge Kimba Wood, a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Silver began working for the NBA in 1992. Before assuming his current role, Silver held the positions of special assistant to the commissioner, NBA chief of staff, senior vice president of NBA Entertainment, and president of NBA Entertainment. Silver was an executive producer of the IMAX movie Michael Jordan to the Max, as well as the TNT documentary Whatever Happened to Micheal Ray? He also worked on the production side of Like Mike and Year of the Yao.
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Better Know a Member – Kaitlin Ferries
Describe your profession and what is your favorite part of it?
I’m the Director of Communications for the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana. We exist to help the one in five individuals with dyslexia overcome their unanticipated inability to read. I’m responsible for our organization’s internal and external communication, special events, and public relations. I love being able to tell the stories of our students whose lives are changed when they go through our multisensory instruction. On average, our students achieve a 2.5 grade level increase in core language skills after six months of instruction.What do you like to do when you are not working?
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my husband, daughter and our dogs. You’ll also find me making any excuse I can to entertain friends and family or redecorating our home over and over again.What is the most satisfying benefit you get from being a Rotarian?
The connection to our community is the most satisfying benefit that I get from being a Rotarian. The impact a single group of individuals can have on a community and the world is limitless, and that is exciting.Tell us about your family.
I’m married to my husband, Ian, and we have a two-year old daughter, Mary Beth. We also have dog-children, Bentley and Laila.Share one thing people do not know about you.
I grew up tap dancing and Irish step dancing (think Riverdance) for sixteen years. I’ve since retired my shoes!Share some “words to live by,” or your favorite quote.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya AngelouWhat would you be doing if you were not in your present profession, today?
I would be an interior designer.Outside of Rotary, please share other interesting civic or community involvement of which you are a part.
Working in the nonprofit sector, I’m extremely involved in the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana’s events and fundraisers like the Indiana Author’s Breakfast and Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home. I also mentor young women through Girls Inc. and am a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In ten years, I see myself continuing to work for the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana – serving the one in five individuals who has dyslexia. If we are blessed enough to have more children, there will be more a few more Ferries’ in our family too! -
Rotary International Foundation Needs Your Help!
You may know that Rotary is the world’s first service club. But did you know Rotary is widely regarded as the world’s largest private provider of international educational scholarships. Seeking applicants for these global humanitarian scholarships falls under our club’s Rotary International Foundation Committee, and we need your help. Indianapolis is a wonderful city, one of the largest in the country, and bursts with talented and skilled friendly Hoosiers who we would love to see merit one of these fellowship opportunities.Each year, Rotary awards 100 scholarships to individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of the Rotary Peace Centers. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses. Two types of peace fellowships are available.
You may know of someone!!!
Rotary Peace Fellowship:
- 15-24 month program leading to a Masters in peace studies and conflict resolution
- Not open to Rotarians
- Study period includes a 2-3 month internship
- Applicants must be ‘out of school’ at least 3 years, and be either professionally, academically or as a highly involved volunteer engaged in peace and conflict resolution (thus not open to students just graduating from college or university intending to start graduate studies immediately.
- Practical work experience essential)
- Studies offered in the US (Duke/UNC), Japan (International Christian University), Sweden (Uppsala University), England (University of Bradford) and Australia (University of Queensland)
- 60 fellows selected each year, placed 12 at each peace study center
Professional Development Certificate
- 3 month program leading to a certificate
- Open to Rotarians, but they must pay for this program is selected (about $12,000)
- Study period includes a 2-3 week field study
- Applicants must be ‘out of school’ at least 5 years, and be either professionally, academically or as a highly involved volunteer engaged in peace and conflict resolution (practical work experience essential)
- Study offered in Thailand (Chulalongkorn University)
- 50 fellows selected each years, 25 each session (January-April and June-August)
Deadline, 20 March! contact Betty Tonsing and I will send details. I can be reached at btonsing[at]aol.com, or by calling my cell at (574) 807-2382.
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LinkedIn For Indy Rotarians
It is Free (for Indy Rotarians), Private and You are Pre-Approved! Strengthen Your Social Business Network!
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is proud to announce our very own LinkedIn Business Networking Exchange Group! LinkedIn Business Networking Exchange Group! This group has been set-up specifically for Indianapolis Rotarians to share information, such as job postings, special discussions and only things that YOU want to talk about with other club members.
Did You Know?
- LinkedIn is now THE #1 B2B online platform for connecting and researching people & companies.
- 87% trust LinkedIn as a source of information affecting decision making.
- 84% VP or C-level Professionals use Social Media to make purchasing decisions.
- 71% of social media participants are more likely to do business with a company or brand they have researched on LinkedIn.
- 50% Of Fortune 500 Companies recruit via LinkedIn.
As an Indy Rotarian, you have already been pre-approved to be in this group. This simply means you will not have to request an approval, but you WILL need to go to the page to JOIN the group. We would like 100% participation and it costs nothing!
Need to find a plumber in our club, quickly? Need assistance or advice about a particular topic and would like to use one our own Rotarians to help? Perhaps you have questions about joining a committee or being a leader? We’ve set-up this special Business Exchange Group to answer those questions.
In the coming weeks, our very own Andrea Gieger will be making arrangements for training sessions and a special workshop/bring a guest day to learn how to best take advantage of our private LinkedIn Group. But don’t delay in jumping on board today!
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Rotary Business Exchange – Nikki Lewallen, Rainmakers
Rotary Club of Indianapolis business networking is a vital part of being a Rotarian. When you do business with a Rotarian, you can feel confident you are working with a hard-working, trustworthy and respected member of Rotary, the business community and professionals who care about their community in Indianapolis, Indiana. Check out this video spotlight on Rotarian, Nikki Lewallen with Rainmakers.
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Rotary Business Exchange – Shad Tidler, Lushin, Inc.
Rotary Club of Indianapolis business networking is a vital part of being a Rotarian. When you do business with a Rotarian, you can feel confident you are working with a hard-working, trustworthy and respected member of Rotary, the business community and professionals who care about their community in Indianapolis, Indiana. Check out this video spotlight on Rotarian, Shad Tidler with Lushin, Inc.
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Join Us on February 4, 2015 at the Omni Severin, Downtown
You are invited to attend the next Rotary Club of Indianapolis 5:31 Club event! Wednesday, February 4 at the Omni Severin Hotel – Downtown Indianapolis (40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN 46225).
Let us know if you plan to attend by calling 317-631-3733. Please RSVP by Friday, January 30.
Join us for a special edition of the 5:31 Club as we have our monthly 5:31 get-together, plus welcome a few new Rotarians – and YOU!
5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular get-togethers. They are a fun way to get to know folks outside of our regular Tuesday programs. We always meet at a new location somewhere in the city and it is never dull! Stop by anytime between 5:31pm (or, thereabouts) and 7pm.
We would LOVE to see you there!
