| Join us Tuesday for our Annual Holiday Program benefitting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. Entertainment will be provided by Leah Crane and Pavel Polanco-Safadit. We will highlight organizations that have received support from Indianapolis Rotary Foundation and raise additional dollars to keep the Club’s philanthropy strong and enduring. We hope you will join us for this fun and festive program. Don’t forget to order your holiday centerpieces donated by Tiffany Wesseler from Eagledale Florist by Friday, December 9 at noon.100% of the funds collected are donated to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. All are welcome at Rotary programs. 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. We will not be offering a Zoom option for our Holiday Program. |
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December 13: Annual Holiday Program
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2022-2023 Community Grants Awarded
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 2022-23 Community Grants.
• 91 Place will receive $25,000 to provide basic needs for their residents. 91 Place provides a transitional home to youth experiencing homelessness. The grant will cover groceries, toiletries, utilities, education support and employment assistance.
• Dove Recovery House for Women will receive $25,000 to obtain a large vehicle that will transport women to and from community services, sobriety programs, access health care/hospitals, and attend court/criminal justice hearings. Dove Recovery is the only residential substance abuse program for women at no cost in Central Indiana.
• Grassroot Projects will receive $25,000 to procure customized care packages (diapers, car seats, formula, seasonal clothing, school supplies, and books) for immigrant and refugee children ages 0 -17 and provide grocery assistance for immigrant families who are experiencing food insecurity.
• Fletcher Place Community Center will receive $10,000 to support up to 20 single mothers and their preschool aged children. 20 students will be enrolled in Fletcher Place Community Center’s Path to Quality Level 3 program and their parents will be co-enrolled in Southeast’s Center for Working Families. Their goal is to have the children kindergarten ready and parents working towards financial independence.
• Providence Cristo Rey High School will receive $10,000 to support their Corporate Office Readiness and Enrichment training, a seven-day intensive course for new Providence Cristo Rey students. Students will gain a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, communication skills, and the seven habits of highly successful teenagers.
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 make a contribution to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation? Donate here.
With almost 200 members, 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 6: Scott Keller
Join us Tuesday for an Antiques Roadshow type program as renowned personal property appraiser Scott Keller presents why he chose his career – spanning over 31 years – and his research when appraising artwork, photographs, antiquities and more. Scott will also be appraising items previously submitted by Rotarians. If you submitted an item, please remember to bring it with you. We hope you will join us for this fun and informative program.
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
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November 29: Service Project with ISBVI
Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis for our Fifth Tuesday program, where we use our time together for community service. The club will welcome school leaders from the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI) as they share more information about the 175 year old institution that provides educational resources and education for children and young adults up to age 22.
After we learn about the mission of the ISBVI, members will spend time creating Food Packs for selected families to help supplement their groceries over the two week holiday in December. Why food boxes? Families with children at this school often have extra burdens. It is estimated that 66% of children with vision impairments suffer from additional disabilities, putting additional financial and emotional stress on families with blind or visually impaired children. We look forward to packing up some holiday cheer for these families in hopes we bring a bit of support at a time they need it most. Join us in this community service activation!
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
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November 22: Larry Lunsford
Join us Tuesday as we welcome Larry Lunsford, a Trustee with The Rotary Foundation. A certified public accountant, Larry is the Senior Vice President/CFO of Bernstein-Rein Advertising, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.
Larry’s passion for Rotary and his invitation into the family of Rotary began during his college years when in 1982 he was selected as a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar to Australia. Larry joined Rotary in 1991, served as his club’s President in 1997-98, served as District Governor of District 6040 (Missouri) in 2001-02, and served as Rotary International Director in 2013-15. He is a past member and Chair of the Rotary International Membership Committee. Larry and his wife Jill served as Aides to Rotary International President Mark Daniel Maloney, and his wife Gay, for the 2019-2020 Rotary year. In the 2020-2021 Rotary year, Larry served as Chair on the Rotary Peace Centers Committee of the Rotary Foundation, and also served his third year as a member of the Shaping Rotary’s Future Committee for Rotary International. The Rotary Foundation supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. The foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International’s sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, as an endowment fund for Rotary “to do good in the world.” It has grown from an initial contribution of $26.50 to more than $1 billion. That one idea, and an initial contribution, set in motion a powerful force that has transformed millions of lives around the globe. Larry will update us on the incredible impact The Rotary Foundation is making on improving the world we live in.
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
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing
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 1, 8, and 15 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!
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November 15: Josh Bleill
Join us Tuesday for a special Veterans Day program with Marine Corporal Josh Bleill. After graduating high school, Josh attended Purdue University. Upon completion of his education, Josh decided to serve his country by joining the United States Marine Corps in 2004 and was activated for a tour of duty in Iraq in 2006.
While serving in Iraq, Corporal Bleill was severely injured, resulting in the loss of both of his legs. After extensive rehabilitation, Bleill returned to Indiana in August of 2008, where he attacked his new life head-on. This new life included employment as the Indianapolis Colts Community Spokesperson. In 2017, Josh took a new step in his journey by starting his own speaking company, Josh Bleill LLC, to do public speaking independently. His powerful message of overcoming adversity and taking life one step at a time is inspiring audiences around the country.
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
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November 8: Mekey McAllen
Join us Tuesday to hear from our Rotary District 6560 Governor Mekey McAllen. She oversees the 42 clubs in our district and is a member of the Rotary Club of Fishers serving as President in 2018-19. Mekey will speak on the topic of inclusion in Rotary and present her vision for the District.
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
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Meeting ID: 710 170 874 Password: 821795