• March 31: Special Online Networking Program

    A founding principle of Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy camaraderie and enlarge one’s circle of business and professional acquaintances. As the oldest service club in the world, Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the community’s owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy. Join us online on Tuesday, March 31 as we connect and create community. This is a great opportunity to get to know other Rotarians on a more personal level. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect!

    To join our online meeting starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/802282740. Registration is not required to join the meeting. If you’d like to join via your mobile phone or tablet you can download the free Zoom app.

    The meeting ID is 802 282 740.

    If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers:
    +13126266799,,802282740# US (Chicago)
    +19292056099,,802282740# 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)
    +1 253 215 8782 US
    +1 301 715 8592 US
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    Meeting ID: 802 282 740
    Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abV7RufTKj

    If you have questions about joining the meeting contact the office at info@indyrotary.org.

    We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces on Tuesday!

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    Not familiar with Zoom, check out this YouTube video to learn more about it

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis has acquired their own Zoom account. If you would like to have an online meeting setup for a committee or Rotary group meeting contact Jamie at least 48 hours before your meeting. Please continue to only meet online or by phone until notified.

  • Community Grant Deadline, June 22

    Community Grant Deadline, June 22

    The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is excited to offer Community Grants (two $25,000 and two $10,000) to four 501(c)3 nonprofits that serve Central Indiana. Applications are due by June 22, 2020 – all areas of focus are considered and encouraged to apply online.

    Go here to submit your application.

    #indianapolisrotaryfoundation

  • Rotary Meetings Cancelled Through March 31

    Message from President Michael Schiele

    Out of an abundance of caution and to keep our members healthy and safe, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis is cancelling our regular Tuesday meetings through March 31, 2020. We are also postponing any committee event that is scheduled between now and March 31, 2020. We did not make this decision lightly, and we have no documented cases of COVID-19. However, we wish to adhere to the community guidelines put forth by our governor and mayor.

    Our Four-Way Test asks us “is it fair to all concerned?” While many of us may feel healthy and want to interact socially, we must be mindful of our friends and family members whose health challenges may make them more vulnerable to COVID-19.

    In the meantime, here are a few ways we encourage Rotarians to continue to connect and create community as good stewards of our great club:

    1. Call, email, or text a Rotarian every day to check in on them and say hello.
    2. Use social media to spread a positive blurb about a Rotary Club of Indianapolis project or event.
    3. When we do gather again in a few weeks, be the first one there. We will be ready to see you and we will need your support!

    Look for more frequent communications from the club in the coming weeks. Thank you for your flexibility, patience and grace as we continue to navigate this rapidly-changing situation.

  • COVID-19 Virus Update

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis cares deeply about the health and well-being of our members. We continue to monitor the situation and are working with both Ivy Tech and MBP Catering to maintain the safe and sanitary environment that we use for our lunch meetings. MBP will be serving box lunches Tuesday. You will find extra hand sanitizer at our check-in, hospitality, and the lunch line.

    All meetings and events will continue as scheduled, unless otherwise informed.

    In the meantime, here are a few tips to help prevent the spread of any germs:
    1. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and anytime you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose.
    2. Cover your mouth or nose when you cough or sneeze with your arm.
    3. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.
    4. If you feel sick or are running a fever higher than 99 degrees, please do not come to an event.
    5. In lieu of shaking hands, fist- or elbow-bump or simply exchange a pleasant greeting without touching.
    6. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.
    7. Use hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol when hand washing is not readily available.

    Know the Symptoms of COVID-19

    Thanks for helping us keep Rotarians healthy and safe! See you next Tuesday!

  • New Board Members

    On Tuesday, March 10, 2020 the Rotary Club of Indianapolis elected seven members to serve on the Board of Directors for two years, beginning on July 1, 2020. We are pleased to welcome the following community leaders to serve our club in leadership positions.

    Jenni Agramonte
    Lynn Lambuth
    Norm Melzer
    Charlie Meyer
    Jeff Moffatt
    Kimble Richardson
    Cheri Storms

  • March 10: Christine Mannina

    March 10: Christine Mannina

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis welcomes Christine Mannina, Police Officer, IMPD on Tuesday, March 10

    Christine Mannina has one of the highest solve rates in America. A 25 year veteran of The Indianapolis Police Department she has investigated over 700 cases including homicide, robbery, domestic violence, and undercover work. Christine was featured in the Investigation Discovery channel’s docu-series “The Shift,” a show about the work of homicide detectives at the Indianapolis police department. She has also appeared in the television series “Cops” and “Women and the Badge.”

    Now that local police departments struggle to fill open positions, Christine has organized and supervises the IMPD Explorer and Cadet Programs. These programs engage and develop our youth who have an interest in becoming law enforcement. Christine is the recipient of the Community Hero and Humanitarian Award along with Detective of the Year. Despite having witnessed the worst of humanity, she still believes in the fundamental goodness of people.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!

  • March 10: Board of Directors Election

    March 10: Board of Directors Election

    Jenny Dexter, Secretary, Rotary Club of Indianapolis

    As Club Secretary, I am excited to announce the official start of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Board of Directors election process. Today, March 3, the candidates presented their visions to the club. Candidate information forms are available for review by visiting http://indyrotary.com/leadership/. We will elect seven new directors to serve a two year term next Tuesday, March 10.

    Rotary members in good standing are eligible to vote via absentee vote or in person on March 10, 2020. Absentee forms are available by clicking here. Completed forms can be emailed to Jamie Hanan. You can also simply email the names of the seven individuals you choose to Jamie Hanan. It is important that you identify yourself in that email or your vote will not count. Absentee voting must be complete by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10.

    Our Board of Directors helps set the tone, vision and even character of our club for years to come. Thank you in advance for participating in the elections and ensuring that we have continued outstanding leadership.

  • March 3: 2020 Campaign Day

    March 3: 2020 Campaign Day

    Back in December, a Nominating Committee made up of almost 20 tenured and engaged Rotarians met to discuss who they thought would make good board members. From this list of possible board members, individuals were contacted and asked if they wanted to run for the board. A slate of 7 members will be presented and 7 will be elected to represent Rotary on the Board of Directors.

    Those 7 people running for the Board of Directors will present for 3-5 minutes each on Tuesday, March 3. For more information about the candidates, please click here.

    Any Rotarian who is current on their dues can vote for up to 7 board members on March 10.  Absentee (email) ballots will be available beginning on March 3 as well. (instructions forthcoming on that- watch your email inboxes.)

  • February 25: Jeremy Kranowitz

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis welcomes Jeremy Kranowitz, CEO & President, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful on Tuesday, February 25

    Jeremy Kranowitz is CEO and President of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, working to create a vibrant and beautiful place to live, work and play.

    Jeremy is a passionate sustainability nonprofit executive with 25 years of experience launching multi-stakeholder coalitions to address climate change, food loss and waste, clean air and water, and sustainable forestry.

    He was Executive Director of Sustainable America, a nonprofit dedicated to sustainable food and fuel systems. He founded the Further With Food coalition to combat wasted food and hunger.

    He conceived the Youth Policy Summit, a student negotiation training program at The Keystone Center. He also managed the launch of Forest Trends, a sustainable forestry nonprofit.

    He has an M.S. and B.A. from Johns Hopkins, and an MPA from New York University.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!

  • February 18: Sarah Halter

    February 18: Sarah Halter

    Rotary welcomes Sarah Halter, Executive Director, Indiana Medical History Museum on Tuesday, February 18.

    The historic Old Pathology Building of the former Central State Hospital has changed little since it opened as a cutting-edge pathological research laboratory in 1896, but the Indiana Medical History Museum which it houses has experienced significant change in recent years. The organization’s focus on increasing its impact in the community, on expanding its interpretation to include the former patients of the hospital and sharing their lived experiences, and on preserving the one-of-a-kind Old Pathology Building has opened new doors and led to exciting new projects and programs that seemed out of reach just a decade ago.

    Sarah Halter, the executive director of the Indiana Medical History Museum, will give a brief overview of the history of Central State Hospital and its Pathological Department, how it became a museum in 1969, and on recent projects like joining the Indianapolis Public Library’s Shared System and “Rehumanizing the Specimen Collection” that are changing the ways the Museum serves its communities and fulfills its important mission.

    Sarah earned a B.A. in Anthropology and an M.A. in Museum Studies from IUPUI. She is vice president of the League of Women Voters of Indianapolis and secretary of the Southern Association for the History of Medicine and Science. She also serves on the Advisory Boards of Easterseals Crossroads of Central Indiana and the Center for Ray Bradbury Studies at IUPUI, the John Shaw Billing History of Medicine Society at IU School of Medicine, the Association of Indiana Museums, and Youth Enhancement & Training Initiative.

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. The lunch buffet opens at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. See you there!