| Join us Tuesday to hear from Augusta Read Thomas a living composer. Learn about what goes into creating a brand-new piece of music and what her new work is about. The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir commissioned and will perform her piece “Toward A Secret Sky” on April 28 &29 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The music of Augusta Read Thomas is nuanced, majestic, elegant, capricious, lyrical, and colorful — “it is boldly considered music that celebrates the sound of the instruments and reaffirms the vitality of orchestral music” (Philadelphia Inquirer). A composer featured on a Grammy winning CD by Chanticleer and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Thomas’ impressive body of works “embodies unbridled passion and fierce poetry” (American Academy of Arts and Letters). The New Yorker magazine called her “a true virtuoso composer.” Championed by such luminaries as Barenboim, Rostropovich, Boulez, Eschenbach, Salonen, Maazel, Ozawa, and Knussen, she rose early to the top of her profession. The American Academy of Arts and Letters described Thomas as “one of the most recognizable and widely loved figures in American Music.” She is a University Professor of Composition in Music and the College at The University of Chicago. Thomas was the longest-serving Mead Composer-in-Residence with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1997-2006). This residency culminated in the premiere of Astral Canticle, one of two finalists for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in Music. Thomas won the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, among many other coveted awards. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Thomas was named the 2016 Chicagoan of the Year. Tickets and information about the world premier of “Toward a Secret Sky” can be found at IndyChoir.org. Use promo code GUSTY23 for 30% off tickets. 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/. 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 May 2: Bob Kravitz, Sports Writer, The Athletic May 9: Joe Hale, President, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum May 16: Jim Morris, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity |
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April 25: Augusta Read Thomas
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2023 Celebration Event & Fundraiser
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:
- Camaraderie
- Fun
- Food
- Silent auction
- Reflections on our community impact, community beautification, world community service over the last year
- Installation and celebration of our new president and board
- Celebration of President Jenny!
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. -
May 3: 5:31 Club
Our next 5:31 Club event will be at the new
Location: 336 Delaware St., Suite D, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Date: Wednesday, May 3
Start Time: 5:31 p.m., but recommend to arrive earlier if possible
Other Info: Restaurant features discounted drinks with their “Whiskey Wednesday” promotion.
Located just north of the intersection of SOUTH and DELAWARE across the street from the Alexander Hotel. Public parking is available behind the restaurant, on the street, or parking garage across the street. All are welcome! -
Rotarians build planting beds for downtown preschoolers
Indianapolis Rotarians gathering on a beautiful, sunny April 15-Saturday for a fun work project building ten planting beds for children attending the Flanner House PreSchool on 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, northwest of downtown. Flanner House Minister of Agriculture Nicholas Selm and his staff prepped everything, so we could get to work early!
Rotarians Eric Miller and Erik Johnson, of the Indianapolis Rotary Environment and Beautification Committee, organized the project, and were joined in the morning work by Rotarians Luke Cathcart, Jeff Crane, Charles Meyer and his daughter, Allison, and Erin Weesner and husband, Ben. Funding was provided by the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.
The planting beds were put together in good time, and the team took on additional work weeding the preschool’s mulch-filled playground. A good time was had by all, but especially by Flanner House preschoolers who will enjoy their new planting beds for years to come.
The Indianapolis Rotary Club has done a number of projects for Flanner House over the years.
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April 18: Ryann Davis
Ever notice how much litter there is in Indianapolis? Do you wish someone would do something about it? How about your Rotary Club and you?
Join us Tuesday for the Environment and Beautification Committee’s Arbor Day Program with Ryann Davis the Manager of Clean Neighborhoods at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc. Ryann is part of a new team at KIB dedicated to the litter issue. Plus, our club is about to kick off an initiative to get more litter picked up, working in tandem with KIB. Learn what KIB and your Club are doing to reduce litter in Indianapolis.
As the Manager of Clean Neighborhoods, Ryann works primarily with residents on tackling issues surrounding waste pollution and litter abatement with hopes to help people and nature thrive. Prior to helping run KIB’s Adopt-A-Block and Great Indy Cleanup programs, Ryann received her B.S. in Biochemistry with a double minor in Biological Sciences and Art & Design from Purdue University. During her time at Purdue, Ryann formulated a soy-based biodegradable glitter in efforts to help eliminate microplastics before starting neuroimmunology research focused on Glioblastoma and Alzheimer’s Disease. Ryann hopes to utilize her experiences in addition to her passion for people and the environment to help empower the community to create an ecologically rich Indianapolis that is loved and cared for.
Attendees at the program will receive free Anemones to plant in their gardens, courtesy of the Environment and Beautification Committee. 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/. 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
April 25: Augusta Read Thomas, Composer, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir
May 2: Bob Kravitz, Sports Writer, The Athletic
May 9: Joe Hale, President, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
May 16: Jim Morris, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity -
Nominations Open for Rotary Outstanding Achievement Recognition Award (ROAR)
The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is proud to announce that nominations for the Rotary Outstanding Achievement Recognition (ROAR) Award is open (formerly called Rotarian of the Year). Nominations for Rotarians in good standing who have demonstrated “Service Above Self” during his or her lifetime are being accepted. This award recognizes a life devoted to reflecting the Four Way Test, not just within the Club, but in their career and community life as well. This is considered a lifetime achievement award.
Completed nominations should be submitted no later than May 12, 2023, to Jamie Hanan via email to jhanan@indyrotary.org or mailed to Rotary Club of Indianapolis, 3202 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Public announcement of the ROAR Award will occur on June 6, 2023 and the award will be presented at the 2023 Celebration Event scheduled for the evening of June 27, 2023.
Past Recipients:
2007: Marge Tarpley and Danny Danielson
2008: Dr. Tim Dudley
2009: Hugh Baker
2010: Bill Batt
2011: Bill Ervin
2012: Gene Busche
2013: Club celebrated 100th anniversary and named Rotarian of the Century: Senator Richard Lugar
2014: Paul Raikes
2015: Club celebrated retirement of Executive Director, Susie Harmless, and, therefore, no ROY named
2016: Judge Tom Fisher
2017: Elaine Bedel
2018: Tom Lugar
2019: Jeff Lake
2020: Kathy Cookerly and Bill Bubenzer
2021: Marie Koenig and Larry Brodnik
2022: Peggy Blackard and Norm MelzerDownload the ROAR nomination form.
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April 11: Amelia Pak-Harvey
Join us Tuesday when we welcome Amelia Pak-Harvey a Reporter with Chalkbeat Indiana. Amelia will share about her coverage of Indiana’s education landscape.
Amelia previously worked as a city reporter for the Indianapolis Star, an education reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and an education reporter for the Lowell Sun in Lowell, Massachusetts. She graduated from Boston University and is originally from North Carolina. 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/. 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
April 18: Ryann Davis, Manager of Clean Neighborhoods, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc. (Arbor Day Program)
April 25: Augusta Read Thomas, Composer, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir
May 2: Bob Kravitz, Sports Writer, The Athletic
May 9: Joe Hale, President, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
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April 15: Flanner House Service Opportunity
The Rotary Environment and Beautification Committee needs about six volunteers for a wonderful project for the Flanner House Pre-School. April 15, 8:30am-12 noon. The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is funding new planting boxes for the Flanner House Pre-School. The kids love the planting beds and the strawberries growing within! We’ll do some digging, cutting boards and putting together the boxes. If you’d like to join the fun, please email Eric Miller (emiller at 16tech.com) with your intent to volunteer.
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April 4: Tony Mason
Join us Tuesday when we welcome Tony Mason, a leader with a passion for service. He has dedicated the majority of his career to initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life for Indianapolis residents.
After earning his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Miami University, Tony went on to take leadership positions at preeminent organizations such as Circle City Classic, the Super Bowl Host Committee, and trueU. Now as President and CEO of the Indianapolis Urban League, Tony leads their mission to empower African-Americans and disadvantaged individuals to achieve social and economic equality and improved quality of life.
During his tenure as the President & CEO of the Indianapolis Urban League, the IUL has become a Center for Working Families, expanded the Project Ready College and Career Readiness Program, increased health and wellness services, established an agency endowment fund, supported the engagement of young professionals in leadership and service through The Exchange at IUL, secured a National Urban League Entrepreneurship Center designation and successfully hosted the 2019 National Urban League Annual Conference which featured President-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris. The Indianapolis Urban League has been acknowledged and recognized for its initiatives and impact by the National Urban League, the United Way of Central Indiana, and the Indianapolis Recorder’s Minority Business Magazine.
Tony has received several awards including the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty under 40 Award, the Center for Leadership Development’s Achievement in Business Award, the Indiana Sports Corporation’s Pathfinder – Rev. Charles Williams Award, McDonald’s Black History Maker of Today Award, the Black Coaches and Administrators’ Images of Excellence Award, Freetown Village’s Living History Museum’s Citizenship Certificate, and the NAACP Outstanding Achievement Award. Currently, Tony is a member of the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership’s Board of Directors and he serves on steering or advisory committees with the United Way of Central Indiana, the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, the Race and Cultural Relations Leadership Network, the African American Coalition of Indianapolis, Regions Bank Community Development Corporation, the Indiana Sports Corporation, the Corporate and Community Partnership for Racial Equity and the Business Equity for Indy Initiative. His action in the community certainly aligns with Rotary and we can’t wait to have him speak. 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/. 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