• February 26: Hayleigh Colombo, Reporter, Indianapolis Business Journal

    February 26: Hayleigh Colombo, Reporter, Indianapolis Business Journal

    Hayleigh Colombo is a reporter for the Indianapolis Business Journal covering city affairs, including issues of poverty and inequality. She is also the treasurer of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Indiana chapter. Before IBJ, Colombo was a K-12 education reporter for non-profit news site Chalkbeat Indiana, where she primarily covered Indianapolis Public Schools. She also worked as a business and higher education reporter for the Lafayette Journal & Courier. She graduated from Butler University in 2012 with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science.

    Hayleigh will speak about the work she’s done covering poverty and inequality in Indianapolis at IBJ through her series One City Worlds Apart, and the importance of widening the coverage at IBJ to include the voices of people who don’t have much power in the business community.

    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 19: Milt Thompson, Attorney, Bleeke Dillon Crandal and President & CEO, Grand Slam

    February 19: Milt Thompson, Attorney, Bleeke Dillon Crandal and President & CEO, Grand Slam

    Join us for a spirited talk with Milt Thompson on how sports turned Indianapolis from a once sleepy “Naptown” into a vibrant and booming city it is today!

    Milt Thompson is an attorney with Bleeke Dillon Crandal and President & CEO of Grand Slam. He co-founded Play Ball Indiana and is a well-known contract advisor for the NFL & NBA Players Association. Thompson currently serves on the Tourism Tomorrow Board of Visit Indy, the Indianapolis Foundation Board, Crown Hill Heritage Foundation, Crown Hill Board of Managers and the Indianapolis Indians Baseball Club Board.

    Thompson was instrumental to the Pan American Games and served as general counsel. He is a former First Team All-American baseball player at Wittenberg University and a graduate of Indiana University School of Law.

    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 12: Rafael Sanchez, Investigative Reporter/Anchor, WRTV6

    February 12: Rafael Sanchez, Investigative Reporter/Anchor, WRTV6

    Guest Day, Tuesday, February 12

    Rafael Sanchez is a Murrow & multiple Emmy award winning Investigative Reporter/Anchor at WRTV-6-ABC since 1998. He received his latest regional Emmy for Best Reporting in June.

    Every year, Rafael enjoys participating in about 40 charitable events that raise money and awareness for organizations around Central Indiana. In June in 2017, he completed his 2016-2017 responsibilities as Community Engagement Co-Chair for United Way of Central Indiana and assisted in raising millions of dollars to improve education, financial stability, health and basic needs benefiting thousands of families across our region.

    Rafael came to Indiana from the Bronx, New York to attend Franklin College of Indiana where he triple majored in Journalism, Political Science, and Spanish.

    His daily aspirations are rooted in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior who wrote “ Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?”

    All are welcome at Rotary programs. Invite a colleague, client or friend to join you for guest day. 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 28: Coffee and Conversation with Janet Holcomb, First Lady of Indiana

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis Coffee and Conversation series gives you a chance to hear from a fascinating person in a cool location. February’s Coffee and Conversation is being hosted by First Lady of Indiana Janet Holcomb in the Governor’s Mansion on February 28 at 8 a.m.! Join us as we spend an hour chatting with the First Lady and learning more about her love of horses, fine arts, and much more. We’ve been told that First Dog Henry might even make an appearance.

    Attendees must be registered in order to attend. Click here to register.  

  • Leon Mordoh

    Long time member of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis…

    Leon Mordoh of Indianapolis, passed away on February 1, 2019 at the age of 82. Leon was born on July 30, 1936, the youngest of four sons of Lora and Mallah Mordoh. He was preceded in death by his brothers Geon and Sol Mordoh. Leon is survived by his brother Al and sister-in-law Sharlette Mordoh. He was a loving uncle to Laurie Rosenbloom (Stan), Linda Mordoh (Larry), Gil Mordoh, Cindy Davis (Jack), Esther Mauffray (Bill), Mel Mordoh (Ilana), Marlene Jacobs (Neil), Mark Mordoh and Leah Riter (Ken). He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

    Leon was the owner of HPS, retiring at the age of 80. He was a life member of Etz Chaim Sephardic Synagogue, a member of Rotary and Sertoma and was a worshipful master in the Masons. Leon was an avid golfer and past president of Broadmoor Country Club. He was extremely active in the Jewish community and enjoyed being chairman of Jewish Family Services. His generosity was known by many organizations and people.

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Etz Chaim Synagogue or Jewish Family Services.

    Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Laikin Auditorium of the Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260, burial will follow in Etz Chaim Cemetery.

    Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Friends may leave a message for the family or a memory of Leon by visiting www.arnmortuary.com.

  • February 5: Dr. Lynda Bonewald, Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health

    Dr. Lynda Bonewald is an internationally recognized scientific and academic leader in bone research and is the founding director of the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health at Indiana University School of Medicine. She has developed a 10-year strategic plan for the Center to advance musculoskeletal research leading to improved treatment of patients with musculoskeletal diseases and disorders.  

    Dr. Bonewald received her doctorate in immunology/microbiology from the Medical University of South Carolina. She has served as president of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities and president of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. Dr. Bonewald has been chair and scientific councilor for the National Institute of Dental Craniofacial Research intramural program at the National Institutes of Health, and has served on Council for the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases at the National Institutes of Health.

    Dr. Bonewald’s presentation will provide an overview of some of the most exciting musculoskeletal research happening right here in Indianapolis and a few things to come, thanks to the efforts of scientists affiliated with the new Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health. She will also describe a few easy changes you can make to improve your own musculoskeletal health and why it matters.

    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 12: Rotary Guest Day

    Bring Guests : Help Your Club

    Join us for a special Rotary Guest Day as we welcome WRTV6’s Emmy Award-winning RAFAEL SANCHEZ.

    He’s an investigative reporter, a motivational speaker, and he’s involved and invested in the community—Rafael Sanchez makes a difference in Indianapolis. Help us welcome him back to Rotary on February 12 by bringing a guest. This will be one of the most entertaining and informative programs of 2019. Help us show why we are THE best membership club in Indianapolis.

    Please complete the form below by Thursday, February 7 if you plan on bringing a guest. Registration is not required, but appreciated.

  • January 29: David Johnson, President and CEO, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership

    David L. Johnson was elected President and CEO of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) in December 2012. CICP is a unique, nationally-recognized, strategic collaboration of business executives, philanthropic leaders and university presidents brought together to develop initiatives, investments and projects that advance regional prosperity.

    Johnson also served as President and CEO of CICP’s BioCrossroads life sciences initiative from 2005 to 2018. Among Johnson’s many accomplishments at BioCrossroads are his work raising nearly $400 million in philanthropic, corporate and venture capital funding; organizing and spearheading the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute and the development of the 16 Tech Innovation Community, and forging unique collaborations to advance the national prominence of the region’s life sciences and other technology-driven sectors.

    Johnson is a frequent speaker and source on industry cluster initiatives and civic leadership and collaboration, with his work cited extensively in recent books such as The New Localism – How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism and The Oxford Handbook of Local Competitiveness. Johnson is an honors graduate of Harvard University, Harvard Law School and Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar.

    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!

  • CIPF Trauma Medical Kit Assembly, February 4, 2019

    CIPF Trauma Medical Kit Assembly, February 4, 2019

    The Central Indiana Police Foundation (CIPF) was awarded one of four Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grants late in 2018. The money was designated to purchase items to make Trauma Medical Kits. These kits will be donated to Police Officers in the CIPF territory. Along with the kit, each officer will be trained on how to properly use the items in the kits to attend to those who have been injured and/or suffer gun shot wounds.

    Monday, February 4th from 4:30-5:30, Rotarians and board members will come together to assemble the kits. The EMT Trainer will share the importance of these kits and share a story about a life that was saved because and officer had the kit.

    Please email Lisa Rollings at lisa@cipf.foundation or text 317-771-1605 if you will attend. Children as young as 6 may attend.

  • January 22: Gregory Porter, State Representative, Indiana General Assembly

    Gregory Porter, State Representative of the Indiana General Assembly, will join us on Tuesday at Rotary. He is currently the ranking minority member of the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee. He is also a member of the Insurance and Public Health committees as well as serving as a voting member of the Indiana State Budget Committee.

    Porter serves as Chair of the Kennedy King Memorial Initiative Board which strives to reflect on, learn from and apply today’s challenges, the lives, words and lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy. He will be discussing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King in Indianapolis.

    Porter is a native of Indianapolis, a graduate of Shortridge High School and holds a bachelor of arts degree from Earlham College. He graduated from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government Executive Program in 2001 and served on the Harvard Working Group on Early Childhood Science and Policy. He has an honorary doctorate degree from Martin University, Indianapolis.

    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!