Tag: programs

  • March 8, Brian Payne, CICF

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    Brian Payne100 Years of The Indianapolis Foundation: Looking Back and Charging Forward

    The Indianapolis Foundation, which began in 1916, is one of the oldest community foundations in the world.  It was founded by Evans Woollen who was also the entrepreneur who started the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company and was a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the United States Presidential election of 1928.  Founding Trustees of the Board included J.K. Lilly and Vice President of the United States Charles Fairbanks.

    Brian will talk about how The Indianapolis Foundation and the Central Indiana Community Foundation will celebrate throughout the year by engaging and “wowing” the community including the establishment of two exciting “Ben Franklin Funds!”

  • December 1, Mayor Gregory Ballard

    December 1, Mayor Gregory Ballard

    Gregory A. Ballard is the Republican mayor of Indianapolis and will complete his second term at the end of December. On Tuesday, November 6, 2007, he defeated incumbent Democratic Mayor Bart Peterson and it was described as one of the biggest upsets in the political history of Indiana. Ballard was re-elected in November 2011 and has experienced a rich legacy of improving Indianapolis, including creating an administration and city culture that embraces energy savings, including the massive expansion of bike lanes and modifying the city fleet of vehicles. Join us as we honor his tenure as mayor and thank him for service.

  • November 24, Allison Melangton, Senior Vice President, Hulman Motorsports Corporation

    Allison Melangton joined Hulman Motorsports Corporation as Senior Vice President on November 1, 2014 and is responsible for overall production of major events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including those during the Month of May, the Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400, and Verizon INDYCAR Series special events, such as the pre-season kickoff and post-season celebration parties.

    Melangton served on the Executive Leadership team of Indiana Sports Corp for twenty years, serving the last two years as President from September 1, 2012 until October of 2014.  Four of those years were serving as CEO and president of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee from 2008 through 2012.

    Widely regarded as the most engaging and successfully organized Super Bowl in history, Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis featured the Super Bowl Village, which drew more than 1.1 million people to downtown Indianapolis; $154 million of investment in the city’s Near Eastside through the Legacy Project; more than 8,000 volunteers serving in a variety of roles; and community, youth and green initiatives that impacted hundreds of thousands of individuals.

  • November 17, Past District Governor, Jim Graham

    November 17, Past District Governor, Jim Graham

    Jim Graham, Past District Governor of District 6560, will discuss the story of former Indy club member James Whitcomb Riley, what started Riley Children’s Hospital, Rotary’s connection to Polio pediatric care in Indianapolis and the story of the polio effort on going in Afghanistan and the Rotary Foundation’s assistance.  His presentation will provide a fascinating back story for new members as well as a riveting update on Polio efforts for our more established members.

    Brownsburg Rotarian, Jim Graham served as Past District Gov, 2007-2008, is a member of the Alumni/Alumni Development Team, a Polio Plus Advisor and sits on the Council of Past District Governors

  • November 10, Charles Layton, Korean War POW / MIA

    November 10, Charles Layton, Korean War POW / MIA

    Meet Author Charles Layton, Escaped with Honor: A True Story of a Korean War POW / MIA

    Charles Layton spent most of his life searching-for a place to belong and for peace from his past. During a tumultuous upbringing, his parents and sister either ignored him or made life miserable. Then he was drafted into the Army. In 1951, he and thirty-six other soldiers were captured during the Korean War. A daring escape led by Layton ended their seventeen weeks in captivity. Yet, his actions caused him decades of guilt. With heart-wrenching true stories in “Escaped with Honor,” Layton takes readers on a journey through his dismal childhood, adventurous teen years and agonizing war experiences. During his search for a place to belong, he also found the pathway to peace and faith.

  • November 3, Greg Massa, Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Indianapolis Division

    Greg Massa to speak on Violence in Indianapolis 

    Indianapolis has been listed in the top 100 most dangerous cities for the last three consecutive years. Next week, join Rotary as we welcome Greg Massa, the Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Indianapolis Division who will be accompanied by Intelligence Analyst Phil Kollath.  Special Agent Massa and Analyst Kollath will be providing rich background on the challenges surrounding the very elements that give Indianapolis the “dangerous city” designation.  They will provide detailed information on the Indianapolis murder rate, the herion and prescription pill issues as well as teen violence caused by Gangs. They will also highlight ways the FBI is working to solve these challenges through the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force and two of their initiatives used to combat violent crime – Operation S.A.F.E.  and the recent gang takedown called Operation Smoke Show.

  • 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.

  • July 28, Rick Hite, Chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

    July 28, Rick Hite, Chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

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    Public Safety in Indianapolis
    Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Rick Hite will share his thoughts and reflections on crime and public safety in Indianapolis. This will include a discussion of what each citizen can do to make things better. Chief Hite recently attended the State of the Union to represent law enforcement leaders who are forging new relationships with the community.

  • July 21, Indy Rotary: Allison Barber, WGU Indiana, Chancellor

    July 21, Indy Rotary: Allison Barber, WGU Indiana, Chancellor
    Dr. Allison Barber is the chancellor of WGU Indiana, the state’s online, competency-based university. She champions college attainment for working Hoosiers who have some college but have not yet earned a degree. WGU Indiana also offers advanced degrees in business, education, health profession and technology.

    An Indiana native, Allison’s portfolio includes more than 25 years of experience in education and public service. Prior to her position at WGU Indiana, Allison was the president of her own strategic communications firm in the Washington, D.C. area. She was also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, teaching in the master’s program for Public Relations and Corporate Communications.

    Allison spent more than seven years at the Department of Defense. She was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Internal Communications and Public Liaison. In this position, she was responsible for the Department’s worldwide communications to the men and women of the military, and for community relations programs that linked citizens to members of the Armed Forces at home and abroad. Allison worked to establish the Pentagon Channel, created the New Media division for the Pentagon, and provided oversight to the Defense Media Center, Armed Forces Radio and Television, and Stars and Stripes newspaper. She was also responsible for national programs that protect and enhance the morale of the military members and their families.

  • July 7, Indy Rotary: John Germ, Rotary International President 2016-2017

    John joined Rotary in 1976 and has served R.I. as district governor, committee member, delegate to and Chairman of the Council on Legislation, task force zone and area coordinator,  Aide to 2007-08 RI President, Chairman of the nominating committee 2011-12 , 2012-13 & 2014-15, International Assembly Training Leader (two years), Vice Chair of TRF  Stewardship Committee, Chairman of TRF Investment Committee and TRF Finance Committee, Vice Chairman of the Bangkok Convention Committee, Chairman of  Rotary’s  U.S.$200 Million Challenge Committee from 1 December 2007 thru 30 June 2012, as well as 2014 Chairman for IPPC and an advisor to the RI Communications Committee.

    He has received RI.’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award. He and his wife, Judy, are Benefactors and members of the Arch Klumph Society of the Rotary Foundation. They have four children and six grandchildren.

    July 7, Indy Rotary: Mark Blade, Rotary District Governor 6560 Induction Ceremony
    Indianapolis Rotarian Mark Blade became 6560 District Governor on July 1, 2015 and will be “officially” installed on July 7, 2015. Mark has been an Indianapolis Rotarian since 2003.  He served as President of the Indianapolis Club from 2010-2011, He is a is a James Whitcomb Riley Fellow and Paul Harris Fellow. He has been or currently is a member of the  following committees: ZONE 30, Rotary District 6560, Alumni/Alumni Development, Council of Past District Governors, District Conference Planning Committee, District Conference  Planning Committee Chair, District Grants, District Support Team, Executive Leadership Team, Finance Committee, Rotary District 6560 Foundation, indianapolis District Liason,  Indianapolis Programs Committee.