Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.
What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together.
When: Wednesday, January 10 at 5:31 p.m.
Where: Delicia, 5215 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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December 26 & January 2: No Meeting
Our office will operate on modified hours over the next few weeks and please note there will be no Rotary meetings on December 26 or January 2. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, January 9!
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
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December 19: Annual Holiday Program
Join us Tuesday for our Annual Holiday Program benefitting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. We will highlight organizations that have received support from the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation and raise additional dollars to keep the Club’s philanthropy strong and enduring. In addition, we will have a small live auction as well as extra time for socializing. Plan to join us for this fun and festive event.
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/. Parking is included with your registration. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We will transition to a cashless registration starting January 9.
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.
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December 12: World Community Service Panel
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 be Jim Mulholland – CoCoDa, Dr. Mercy Obieme – Mercy Missions, Erika Plunkett – Ama International, and Kevin Espirito – We Bloom. 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 Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. Parking is included with your registration. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We will transition to a cashless registration starting January 9.
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 19: Holiday Program benefitting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation
December 26 & January 2: No programs – Happy Holidays! -
2023-2024 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grants
Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Announces Community Grant Recipients
$95,000 in funding distributed to five Indianapolis nonprofitsThe 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 2023-24 Community Grants.
- Community Alliance of the Far Eastside will receive $25,000 to purchase a community cooler in partnership with HATCH to be installed in a communal residential location on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis, offering fresh, nutritious food to food-insecure neighbors in one of the country’s largest food deserts.
- Indiana Diaper Bank will receive $25,000 to purchase 136,000 diapers. This will allow Indiana Diaper Bank to expand their reach to additional community partners. The community partners will distribute the diapers to caregivers of infants and toddlers in need in central Indiana.
- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Indianapolis Chapter will receive $25,000 to purchase and install coolers, freezers, and shelving at the new Love Your Neighbor Center food pantry. The food pantry will assist approximately 300 Marion County neighbors each week.
- Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council will receive $10,000 for the final production and post-production of Sweet Lorraine in Auschwitz, a documentary of first-hand accounts of the Holocaust. The project will increase the historical knowledge base of Indiana students, combat antisemitism, and serve as a living history of the Holocaust.
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 almost $200,000 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.
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December 5: Chris Lowery
Join us Tuesday to hear from Chris Lowery. Lowery was appointed in 2022 to serve as Commissioner for Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education, the coordinating agency charged with ensuring the state’s postsecondary education system is aligned to meet the needs of students and the state. Prior to joining the Commission, Lowery was senior vice president, workforce, careers, and adult strategy at Ivy Tech Community College where he provided overall leadership of Ivy Tech workforce and career initiatives and organization. Before working in higher education, Lowery led public policy and engagement for Hillenbrand, Inc. and served as an aide to former Indiana Governor Robert D. Orr and then-Senator Dan Quayle.
As Commissioner, Lowery is committed to developing postsecondary attainment, economic and social mobility outcomes, and the overall return on investment by increasing the college-going rate, engaging adult learners, improving completion rates and retaining college graduates. He is focused on ensuring students of all ages understand the value proposition of higher education. He collaborates with policymakers, higher education leaders and community partners to maintain college affordability and guarantee quality higher education is delivered and tied to career relevance as the Commission continues its efforts to realize the state’s goal of at least 60 percent of Hoosiers with quality education and training beyond high school.
Currently, Lowery is a member of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. In addition, he serves on the Advisory Board for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, the Board of Directors of Shepherd Community and the Higher Education Working Group of the American Enterprise Institute. He previously served on the Board of Trustees of the Sagamore Institute think tank and as chair. Lowery was chair of the Career Coaching and Navigation Action Team for Governor Eric Holcomb’s Workforce Cabinet. He has served on various other boards of directors including AgriNovus Indiana, Gleaners Food Bank, the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation, the Indiana Council for Continuing Education, the State Workforce Innovation Council, the Executive Council of the Indiana University Alumni Association and the Batesville Community School Corporation.
Lowery is a recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash and the Distinguished Alumni Award of the Indiana University O’Neill School of Public Affairs. He is a regular speaker in Indiana and nationally on topics ranging from the future of higher education, the economy and workforce preparedness to innovation, leadership and social impact investing. 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. We will transition to a cashless registration starting January 9.
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 12: World Community Service Panel
December 19: Holiday Program benefitting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation
December 26 & January 2: No programs – Happy Holidays! -
November 28: Dianna Boyce
Join us Tuesday to hear from Dianna Boyce the Vice President of the NBA All-Star 2024.
The NBA All-Star game will be played in Indianapolis in February 2024. It is projected to generate more than $320 million in economic and media impact.
The NBA plans several events around the All-Star weekend, including the Celebrity Game, the Rising Stars Game, the NBA All-Stars practice day, a skills challenge, a 3-point contest and a slam dunk competition. Each leads up to the marquee event — the Feb. 18 All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Join us Tuesday to learn more about the exciting events our city will be hosting and how you can participate. 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. We will transition to a cashless registration starting January 9. Lunch will be available starting 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 5: Chris Lowery, Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
December 12: World Community Service Panel
December 19: Holiday Program benefitting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation
December 26 & January 2: No programs – Happy Holidays! -
Rotarian Mac Fehsenfeld Passes Away
Mac Fehsenfeld (93) passed from this life on Friday, November 17, 2023, son of J. E. Fehsenfeld and Ruth (Barnes) Fehsenfeld. He is survived by his wife Nancy C. (Gore) Fehsenfeld, daughter Debra A. (Fehsenfeld) Baker, daughter Trina L. (Fehsenfeld) Stuk, son-in-law, Steven J. Stuk, son Mark E. Fehsenfeld and daughter-in-law Channa (Bowling) Fehsenfeld, nine grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
Mac attended Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, graduated from Rose Polytechnic Institute, and was a corporal in the U. S. Army toward the end of the Korean War. He was the youngest of four brothers, three preceding him in death: Frank B. Fehsenfeld, John E. Fehsenfeld, Jr. (Jack), and Fred M. Fehsenfeld, Sr. He worked, along with his brothers, in a family business founded by his father in 1930, serving as President, then CEO, of Crystal Flash Petroleum from 1971 until 2006 when he retired.
Mac was a devoted husband to Nancy, theirs was a marriage of 71 years, a beloved father, and was loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He believed himself to be blessed with a loving family and was at peace with his eventual death, knowing he had lived a good life.
Mac did enjoy life. A Rotarian, he participated for 61 years in a Rotary bowling league, golfed, was a master angler, and enjoyed raising and racing thoroughbred horses. He loved telling a good joke or a favorite family story and he was a generous philanthropist.
His wish upon death was to have a quiet family graveside service. For those who wish to honor his life, contributions can be made to Rose Hulman Technical Institute, 5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803; Riley Children’s Foundation, 500 N. Merdian Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204; Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis, 3737 Waldemere Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46241; The Patachou Foundation, 4565 Marcy Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46205; or Joy’s House, 2028 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Arrangements are entrusted to Flanner Buchanan-Washington Park North
A Celebration of Life for Mac will be held on Saturday, December 16 from 1-5 p.m. at 6320 Intech Way, Indianapolis.
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November 21: Terri Lee
Join us Tuesday to hear from Terri Lee, the Director of Cradle Indy. In Indiana, too many families are grieving a loss instead of celebrating the birth of their child. That’s because our state has the eleventh-highest infant mortality rate in the nation. According to the Indiana Department of Health, Indiana’s average infant mortality rate in 2019 was 6.5 deaths per 1,000 live births. The rate for Black families:13 deaths per 1,000 live births.
Cradle Indy is an organization focused on reducing the infant mortality rate by helping Indianapolis/Marion County babies reach their first birthdays.They are dedicated to empowering parents and honoring those with lived experiences of infant mortality, which is why they work together, connecting organizations and individuals to make a tangible difference in the lives of Indianapolis/Marion County families. They aspire to make resources more accessible and culturally relevant than ever before through a collective impact framework.
Terri Lee earned a Master of Public Health degree from Indiana University in 2014, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Butler University in 2011, and earned a certification as a community health worker in 2022. Terri has over ten years of experience in public health and public service. Prior to joining Cradle Indy, Terri served as the Director of the Office of Women’s Health at the Indiana Department of Health. Her passions lie within the infant mortality, violence prevention, and women’s health spaces. Terri is a lifelong Hoosier having been born and raised in Gary, Indiana. Through her work, she ultimately hopes to see a community where people feel empowered and able to experience their optimal health. 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. We plan to transition to a cashless registration later this fall. Lunch will be available starting 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 28: Dianna Boyce, VP, NBA All-Star 2024, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
December 5: Chris Lowery, Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
December 12: World Community Service Panel
December 19: Holiday Program benefitting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation -
December 6: 5:31 Club at Newfields
Experience the wonder of nearly two million lights glittering in the garden this holiday season at Winterlights on Wednesday, Dec. 6th at 5:30pm.
Dress warmly for this outdoor walking event. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase, and there’s a firepit where we can linger and warm up. This is a family-friendly event.
We’ll meet in the parking lot as we lineup for the 5:30pm admittance. Grab your tickets right away, as Newfields always sells out. Be sure to purchase tickets for the 5:30pm time slot (Wednesday, Dec. 6th)
Learn More & Get Your Tickets: https://discovernewfields.org/Checkout?eid=109336
Afterward, we’ll head to the Aristocrat for dinner and drinks.