Indy Do Day is our club’s signature service project. We hope to inspire Indy residents to serve on September 24 and every day. Be part of the action during the Club’s own service project that will be held on Tuesday, September 21 to kick off Indy Do Day week. We’ll be packing meals with Pack Away Hunger. If you plan to join us, please check out Pack Away Hunger’s instructional video ahead of time. 

Our service projects during lunch are some of the most fun, with ample opportunities to network – so don’t miss out!

There are still volunteer opportunities for your family, friends and colleagues to do on Indy Do Day! Visit beselflessindy.org/about to select a project to DO today.

All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Masks are required for those attending regardless of vaccination status. 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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Join us Tuesday, September 7 to hear from Kizito Kalima the Founder and Executive Director of the Peace Center for Forgiveness and Reconciliation. Kizito joined us on August 17 and by popular demand he will be returning for part two.

In April 1994, Kizito was hacked with a machete and left for dead in a pile of bodies. He was then chased, imprisoned, tortured, and then, finally, found a chance to escape. The odds were slim, but it was better to be shot than slowly cut to pieces by Rwanda genocidaires. Leading a few others and running as fast as his scarred teenage body could carry him, Kizito found refuge deep within the Nyanza swamps.

Kizito Kalima was born in 1979, in Nyanza, Rwanda, to Denis and Cecilia Kalima. Kizito was the last born of ten and comes from a long family tradition of community involvement. His father was an administrator/teacher for local schools and his mother served as a health advisor to the surrounding community.

In 1994, the Kalima family was devastated by genocide. The family was separated, and many in the family, including Kizito’s parents, died. Kizito, however, managed to survive. Displaced by the genocide and without knowledge of surviving family members, Kizito found refuge in sports. He played basketball in surrounding African countries and was able to support himself in this manner.

In 1998, Kizito was offered the opportunity to travel to the United States to participate in a basketball tournament. Upon participating in this tournament, Kizito was scouted by many colleges in the US. Having not yet finished high school, Kizito was offered the opportunity to attend high school at Providence St. Mel High School in the Chicago area. Upon completion of high school, Kizito went on to attend Indiana University in South Bend, Indiana, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in 2005.

Kizito is the Founder and Executive Director of the Peace Center for Forgiveness & Reconciliation, a public speaker, and an advocate for Genocide survivors. Kizito has spoken at a variety of schools, churches, community gatherings, and events. Perhaps the most notable and honorable speaking engagement to date occurred in 2014 when Kizito was invited to share his story at the United Nations 20th Commemoration of the Genocide in Rwanda.

Join us on Tuesday, September 7 to learn more about this amazing individual and his work. Kizito will have his book, My Forgiveness, My Justice, available for purchase after the program.

All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Masks are required for those attending regardless of vaccination status. 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  

Join us on Tuesday, August 31 to hear from Ray Kramp the Rotary District Governor for District 6560. Ray was born in Charleston, SC, and was raised in Danville, IL.  He earned his under-graduate degree in Construction from Bradley University, and his graduate degree in Conflict Resolution from Creighton University. Ray lived most of his life after college in the St. Louis area. After arriving in Indianapolis, his employer asked him to get involved in the community and join an organization. A colleague, a Rotarian, introduced Ray to Rotary and invited Ray to some of his club’s meetings. Being warmly greeted by Rotarians and learning of the great things they do in their communities and abroad, he decided this was an organization he wanted to be a part of.

Ray ended up joining the Rotary Club of Carmel in 2009. He served as Club President 2013-2014, as well as Vocational Chair and Club Grants Administrator. He also served on the Carmelfest Parade Committee and as Club Foundation chair. Ray is very proud of the fact that the Carmel Club achieved record breaking contributions to the Annual Fund for the two consecutive years that he was Chair.

At the District level Ray has served as Assistant Governor for 14 different Rotary Clubs, as well as Interim Membership Chair and either Sponsorship Chair or Operations Chair for several District Conferences. Ray was proud to be named District 6560 Assistant Governor of the Year in 2015-2016.

Ray was selected to serve as District Governor in 2021-2022. He is excited about this new challenge and is looking to serve his District in this new capacity.

Personally, Ray has spent his professional career in construction management and has worked on many signature projects throughout the Midwest and Nationally. Ray has two grown children and four grandchildren. He is the oldest son of two loving parents who are at the young age of 90 and 87.

All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Masks are required for those attending regardless of vaccination status. 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