• September 1: Amir Pasic, Dean of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

    September 1: Amir Pasic, Dean of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

    Pasic assumes the leadership of the world’s first school devoted to the study and teaching of philanthropy. The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s academic degree programs, training and groundbreaking research equip philanthropy and nonprofit professionals, scholars, donors and volunteers to accomplish their important missions more knowledgeably and effectively.

    “It is a privilege to join the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and to help lead its bright future,” Pasic said. “The school has a strong global reputation and proven track record as a research leader and educator of outstanding philanthropy leaders and practitioners. Its talented faculty and staff are at the vanguard of deepening knowledge and developing and sharing new understanding of philanthropy, and are dedicated to strengthening and serving the philanthropic sector with openness and generosity.”

  • Healthier Rotarians…Healthier Community! Getting our Jingle on!

    The Health and Wellness Committee once again, brings fitness to Rotary!  We will be joining Indy Runners and the YMCA in a weekly run/walk every Wednesday at 6:00 pm, beginning September 16th. Details coming soon!  For a sneak peek go to http://www.indyrunners.org/view-content.aspx?sectionID=11  and check out details of Indy Runners activities.

    The weekly walk/runs will begin our journey towards participating as a team in the 27th Annual Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis on Saturday, December 12, 2015.  The event will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse beginning at 9am.   This will be our second year to participate as a team and want all Rotarians, friends and families to join us in support of the Arthritis Foundation.

     

  • Wednesday, September 2: Rotary 5:31 Club, Broadmoor Country Club

    Join us! It’s 5:31 at Broadmoor Country Club on September 2, 5:31 to 7:30pm. Broadmoor CC is located at 2155 Kessler Blvd W Drive.

    Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Indianapolis

    Just “show-up! Or, for more details contact the Rotary at 317-631-3733!

    Reservations and punctuality not required! 5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular event get-togethers. They are a fun way to get to know folks outside of our regular Tuesday programs. We always meet at a new location somewhere in the city and it is never dull!

  • August 25: Kathleen Lee, Chancellor, Ivy Tech

    Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest and most affordable college, with 32 degree granting locations and nearly 200,000 students attending each year. The Central Indiana region is the College’s largest region, and serves students in Marion and the surrounding counties.

    Dr. Lee will highlight Ivy Tech’s new division structure, special program offerings for students and the College’s impact on the state. Ivy Tech is Indiana’s highest return on its investment in higher education, offering the most affordable tuition, the lowest percentage of students graduating with loan debt, and high earnings of graduates in the first year after graduation.

  • Sep 2, 5:31 Club at Broadmoor Country Club

    Join us on Wednesday, September 2nd as we visit the Broadmoor Country Club at 2155 Kessler Blvd W Drive! Stop by anytime between 5:31pm to 7pm.

    Reservations and punctuality not required! 5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular event get-togethers. They are a fun way to get to know folks outside of our regular Tuesday programs. We always meet at a new location somewhere in the city and it is never dull!

  • October 7, 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off and 5:31 at Triton Tap Room!

    October 7, 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off and 5:31 at Triton Tap Room!

    ROTARY 5:31 CLUB: Wednesday, October 7th at the Triton Tap Room, 915 Broad Ripple Avenue. Chili-Cook-Off Face-Off against other members of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis! Download the rules, here! Bring your best batch of chili and see how it stands-up to the chili made by other Indy Rotary Club members. If you are not participating in the contest, PLEASE STILL COME AND BRING FRIENDS! So, like all 5:31 get-togethers, it will be hot, spicy and fun!

    Face-Off Against the Rotary Club of Indianapolis members!

    Yes, there are rules. UPDATED! Download the combination rules and sign-up form!

     

  • Did You Know? A Sports Moment in Rotary History, Charles Buschmann.

    Excerpt from Gregg Doyel, gregg.doyel@indystar.com, IndyStar, August 8, 2015

    buschmanDoyel: ‘Jim Thorpe of Indiana’ worth remembering
    Before (Rotarian) Charles Buschmann was done — he died in 1964 at age 96, the oldest member of the city’s Rotary Club — he had won state medals in gymnastics, helped found the Indianapolis Athletic Club, carried a bowling average in the 170s into his 70s and was described in a 1947 newspaper story as “the Jim Thorpe of Indiana.”

    Along the way he became business partners with Henry Severin, who built the Omni Severin in 1913. Charles Buschmann named his son after his business partner, and that son — Severin Buschmann Sr. — took the family into weird and wonderful directions. Read full story.

  • August 4, Nicole Pechanec: A Gymnastic Life

    Join us at the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on August 4 as we welcome Nicole Pechanec to talk about “A Gymnastic Life.”

    On August 13th – 16th, the nation’s best men’s and women’s gymnasts will come to Indianapolis to compete at the 2015 P&G Championships. Performances will determine all-around and individual national champions, as well as the national team for the junior and senior elite levels. The competition comes one year before the 2016 Olympic Games therefore many of the athletes will continue on to represent our country in Rio.

    As a former world-class gymnast, Nicole will share insights on what it takes to become an elite gymnast. Not all athlete’s stories are identical, but there are many similar themes in gymnastics backgrounds like moving away from home, homeschooling, and long hours of training. Nicole will also give tips on how to watch the event from a gymnast’s point of view as well as which competitors to watch for.

    Nicole’s gymnastics career includes captaining her Stanford Women’s Gymnastics team to two NCAA finals, competing in three World Championships for the Czech Republic, and inventing a skill on the uneven bars under her Czech surname, Pechancova. Nicole attended Stanford University and graduated in June 2012 with a Bachelors of Science in Engineering and an Architectural Design focus. She has stayed involved in the sport as a program coordinator for USA Gymnastics, choreographer, member of the P&G Championships LOC, and associate producer for nationally televised gymnastics events for NBC.

  • Rotary < 40 at Hotel Tango!

    Rotary < 40 at Hotel Tango!

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    On a warm, summer evening at Rotarian Brian Willsey’s establishment, Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery, the Rotary Under 40 team gathered a huge crowd of potential Rotary members – all under 40! As one guest said,

    “When did Rotary become so hip? Another happy hour already next week?!” 😉

    The Rotary Under 40 team will be actively arranging and coordinating lots of events and gatherings in the future. Including business workshops, social gatherings, networking events, volunteer efforts and fun things that will bring fellowship to the Millennial generation! Plus, membership into the Rotary Club of Indianapolis as a Rotarian Under 40 comes with the added benefit of substantially-reduced member dues! Read more about it, here. Want to discuss it more with a Rotarian Under 40? Contact Rachel Hoffman at rlconner@connerins.com. It’s Membership for a New Generation.

    See more photos at our Indianapolis Rotary Facebook Page. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @RotaryUnder40 or visit our Rotary Under 40 Facebook page.

  • August 5, Rotary 5:31 Club at Union 50!

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on August 5 as we visit Union 50 at 620 NE Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Stop by anytime between 5:31p-7p. Reservations and punctuality not required!

    5:31 meet-and-greets are our most popular event get-togethers. They are a fun way to get to know folks outside of our regular Tuesday programs. We always meet at a new location somewhere in the city and it is never dull!