Our office will operate on modified hours over the next few weeks and please note there will be no Rotary meetings on December 24 or December 31. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, January 7!
Want to make that year end gift to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation (Our local foundation) click here
Want to make that year end gift to The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International Foundation) click here
The Rotary Board of Directors recently elected new officers Kelle Neibert and Dan Hamilton. Beginning on July 1, Kelle will be serving as Sergeant at Arms and Dan will be serving as Vice President (rising to President in 2027). We look forward to their leadership!
| 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 |
Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Announces Community Grant Recipients
$130,000 in funding distributed to seven Indianapolis nonprofits
The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation awards annual Community Grants through a competitive application and review process. The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024-25 Community Grants.
The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is a private, stand-alone corporation that serves as the community charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Each year, the Foundation generously donates over $250,000 annually to projects and organizations in the Central Indiana Area that promote the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”
Want to contribute to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation? Donate here.
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is one of the largest and most active Rotary Clubs in the world. Founded in 1913, the club has compiled an extensive record as one the leading supporters and contributors to the quality of life in Indianapolis. For further information about the Rotary Club of Indianapolis, visit indyrotary.org
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
The Community Service Committee is excited to announce a service opportunity with Gleaners Food Bank. They are looking for 25 volunteers to help serve on Saturday, January 18, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Friends and family ages 13+ are welcome to attend. To sign up to volunteer, please complete the online form.
What to expect during your shift:
This project does require repetitive light lifting (think loading your groceries in the car) and bending, but some accommodations can be made. Please let Gleaners know prior to signing up or when you arrive if you need light-duty accommodations.
Questions? Contact Community Service Committee Co-Chairs Autumn Bryant and Paul Sammons.
Every year, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis competes with our friends at the downtown Kiwanis Club to see who can raise the most for The Salvation Army!
We will be ringing bells December 5th, 10th, and 17th from noon till 7 p.m. at the Kroger at 71st and Binford Ave. We had a great response to our bell ringing ask and all 42 slots have been filled. Thank you!
NOW you can help us raise much needed funds for The Salvation Army. You can make your donation by visiting our Rotarian ringers at Kroger, mail your contribution to the Rotary Office at 133 W. Market Street, Suite 232, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or donate online.
Let’s work together to support the work of The Salvation Army and make it the best season ever!
| 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! |
The 4-Way Test Program is an amazing opportunity which allows Rotarians to interact with students, giving them ideas/techniques and tactics for great decision making throughout their lives!
These activities are vital to the student’s growth and foundation, and we promise the experience is rewarding, eye-opening and fun!
Join us for our 4-Way Test on Wednesday, December 4 from 8:30 to 10:30 am at Christel House South Academy.
Contact Michael Crowley for additional details and to volunteer.