| 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 |
It is fast approaching that time of year – Salvation Army Bell Ringing! Please sign up to “ring the bells” for the Salvation Army this year. It is a very long tradition with our Rotary Club. And in recent years we have made it a competition with Kiwanis!! It is no secret we would like to win this year.
Please sign up on the Google sheet – all are welcome to more than one time slot! We will ring the bells December 5, December 12, and December 19 at the entrance of Kroger at 71st & Binford Ave. Slots are for one hour 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.. The Salvation Army will drop off a Red Kettle at Noon and pick it up at 7:00 p.m. Thanks in advance for your help!
| 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 |
| Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis will be moving our weekly Tuesday programs to The Rathskeller starting this Tuesday, November 5, 2024. All committee meetings scheduled for before and after our weekly programs will also be relocated to The Rathskeller. Programs and Lunch The cost for members to attend programs and have lunch will remain the same. The Rathskeller will offer a limited lunch menu for personal meal selections. You may purchase your program and meal ticket ahead of time on Square or on-site when you arrive at the registration table. If you are purchasing lunch, then you will present your meal ticket to the waiter who will take your order. Parking There are several parking options available near The Rathskeller: – Murat Shrine Parking Lot: Free parking available; just walk a block south on North New Jersey Street to The Rathskeller (corner of E. Michigan and N. New Jersey Streets). – Metered Street Parking: Available on Michigan Street, New Jersey Street, Massachusetts Avenue, East Street, and Vermont Street, starting at $1.75/hour. – Block 20 Parking Garage: Located just east of The Rathskeller at 428 N. East Street. Reserve your parking ahead of time online and use coupon code: BIERGARTEN23 for $5 off parking. We thank you in advance for your patience and grace as we make this transition to a new location. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stan Jacobs, Jamie Hanan, Marie Koenig, or any of the other officers. |
| November is Rotary International Foundation month. To kick off the month a little early, we are excited to welcome Bryce Adam, the District 6560 Rotary Foundation Chair and Past Rotary District 6560 Governor, on Tuesday. Bryce will share the impactful work of the Rotary International Foundation, which transforms our contributions into meaningful service projects that change lives both locally and globally. Join us for this informative program and learn how we can make a difference together! All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine 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 5: Beth Stubbs, Rotary International Director November 12: Veterans Day Program November 19 Mitch Frazier, President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana |
We are excited to announce that Rotary Volunteer T-Shirts are available again! We would love for Rotarians to wear these shirts at volunteer events to represent our club.
Huge thank you to fellow Rotarian, Erin Smith Pennington, the owner of Spotlight Strategies, who has graciously set this up for us and donated the set-up costs.
Order your shirt here. NOTE: All orders must be placed before midnight on Monday, November 4. Your item(s) can be shipped or picked up at Rotary on Tuesday, November 19.
| Join us Tuesday for a special service project benefiting Wheeler Mission. Community Service Committee Co-Chair Autumn Bryant will share insights about the organization’s exciting new initiative to expand their services to women. After her presentation, we’ll dive in and pack wellness packs to support those in need. Our service projects during weekly programs are not only impactful but also a great way to connect with others in the community. Guests are always welcome, so feel free to bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of service and connection! Special thanks to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation for funding our Tuesday service projects. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine 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: October 29: Bryce Adam, District 6560 Rotary Foundation Chair November 5: Beth Stubbs, Rotary International Director November 12: Veterans Day Program November 19 Mitch Frazier, President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana |