Field trip to Tim Ellis' Car Collection
2024-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
The collection consists of a 1925 Model T Ford Touring, 1930 Model A Cabriolet, 1937 Ford Club Cabriolet, 1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser, 1950 Chev pickup, 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook, 1965 Mustang convertible, and 1979 VW Cabriolet.

Alexandra from Alexandra's Army
2024-08-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

New Members - Amy Kopp & Megan Somers Glenn
2024-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Amy and Megan are sisters and now work together.

Ryan Zaricki - Nicaragua service trip with CoCoDa
2024-08-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Ryan Zaricki and Bryan Hane just got back from a week service in Nicaragua with CoCoDa. Come and learn about this amazing project and cultural exchange that they were able to be a part of last week.

Monroe County Airport--Carlos Laverty, C.M., ACE, Director
2024-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Carlos Laverty is the Director of the Monroe County Airport. He will be sharing with us what is going on at the airport. Will be interesting!

What does Dick do with pigeons? Our very own Dick Mellinger will tell us!
2024-08-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
A not to be missed meeting! Dick Mellinger raises and races pigeons! I can’t wait to hear him tell us how this happens!

Monroe County Humane Association w/ Andrew Krebbs
2024-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
For the love of animals! Join us on the 24th to hear Andrew Krebbs, Executive Director share what is happening out west at the Monroe County Humane Association. A very busy place for sure!

Stephanie Shelton, Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana
2024-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Please join us when one of our own, Stephanie Shelton will give us all the details of the upcoming 25th Hoosiers Outrun Cancer event on Saturday, October 5th and why this event is so important to be a part of.

Katie Broadfoot, Executive Director, Monroe County United Ministries
2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Katie will be speaking on MCUM’s rebrand and shifted focus.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank w/ Julio Alonso and Jake Huber
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
The HHFB always has a great story to share! Their upcoming book fair is just around the corner. I am sure we will hear about this amazing event and more!

Back by popular demand! Dick Mellinger
2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Pigeons Part II, The Rest of the Story. We found his love of raising and racing pigeons was so interesting that we have asked him to come back and tell us more. Looking forward to more!!!!

Carol M. Seaman, J.D., Retired, Funeral Consumer Advocate. Toward a Natural Way of Burial
2024-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Be sure to join us on October 10th for an interesting presentation on Green Burials!

Mark Dayton, MD, PhD will be updating us on what is happening in healthcare
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Dr Dayton, our very own club member will be speaking to us about the latest in healthcare. A great speaker…..enjoyable and always interesting to hear him speak.

Club sisters, Amy Somers Kopp and Megan Somers Glenn will share about their lives
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Our very own Rotary Club members, Amy Kopp and Megan Somers Glenn will share about ….themselves! Let’s get to know Amy and Megan!!!

Chad Rabinovitz, Producing Artistic Director, Constellation Stage & Screen
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
I can guarantee you Chad will make us laugh. While he will share with us the upcoming season the Constellation Stage & Screen…..he has a very interesting life that he will share with us including a space themed candy store! Thank you Chad for taking time to speak to us!

Tom and Mary Hodson, Shelter Box Disaster Relief
2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Coming all the way from Champaign, IL, Tom (Ambassador) and Mary Hodson will be presenting their cause, ShelterBox Disaster Relief, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. “No family without shelter” Let’s give them a warm Rotary welcome for coming so far to share their mission.

Rev. Forrest Gilmore, Beacon Inc.
2024-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Rev. Forrest Gilmore is Executive Director of Beacon Inc., a solutions-driven organization for people experiencing extreme poverty in Bloomington, Indiana.
Beacon is a vital, leading, compassionate 501 (c) (3) organization which aids and empowers those experiencing need with a full range of support services to reduce hunger, poverty, and homelessness in the community we serve.
Come Thursday to hear about their building project and more!!!!

Andrew King, Wildlife Biologist
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Andrew King is a bat expert! He works at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Bloomington. He also helps conserve endangered species and comply with the endangered Species Act (ESA) with over three decades of experience applying ecological science to solve complex environmental planning and regulatory compliance issues. I am looking forward to hearing him talk about bats and other wildlife stories!

Class 101 College Planning, Bloomington, IN Owners: Randy & Kim Stegemoller
2024-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Randy and Kim will tell us about Class 101. Their mission is to empower students, serve families, and inspire greatness. Knowing that applying to college can be overwhelming, which is why we strive to make this process enjoyable for families. They navigate the complex, multi-year process by working one-on-one with students as early as their freshman year of high school. But it’s not just about getting into college. At the core of everything we do is a passion for helping young people find their future.

No day meeting! I hope you will join us for our Rotary Holiday Party!!
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

Liz Cook Irwin, IOM Government & Community Relations Manger, Duke Energy, Bloomington, IN
2024-12-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Remember the storm of that hit Bloomington hard on Tuesday, June 24th? How could you not??? No warning and boy did it cause alot of damage! Luckily, I didn’t hear of anyone being severely hurt. Liz from Duke Energy will be our speaker and share a PowerPoint and tell us how Duke went into action to get power restored. She has quite a story to tell! Please come and relive that awful day!

No meeting! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!! Next Meeting January 9, 2025
2024-12-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

Von Welch, Rotary Member
2025-01-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Von will be sharing with us a little about himself and his career in computer security! Should be an interesting talk. Thank you for sharing with us Von!

Kate Gazunis, Executive Director of the Bloomington Housing Authority
2025-01-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Kate will update us on what is going on at the Housing Authority. She is retiring and I personally thank her for all she has done for our community. Incoming Director, Nathan Ferreira will also be joining us.
Kate has made so many improvements since she has been at the helm.

Glenda Murray, Historian and member of the Bloomington Rotary Club
2025-01-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Most of us know Glenda and her husband Patrick, but if not, this is a real treat to hear her share all of the rich history Monroe County has! Her PowerPoint she will presenting is called, “Looking at Monroe County through the Indiana State Historic Markers.” I can’t wait to hear her presentation.

Eric Spoonmore, President & CEO, Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Eric will share with us what they are working on at the Chamber. Thank you for taking time to speak to us Eric!

Amy Swain, Monroe County Recorder
2025-02-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Looking forward to hearing from our Monroe County Recorder. What does she do? What has changed over the years?

Dr. Scott J. Shackelford, JD, PhD-Provost Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Indiana University Kelley School of Business
2025-02-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Thank you to Von Welch for securing this speaker! Dr. Shackelford is going to share with us about Bitcoin and Web 3.0/blockchain. I personally know nothing about it but hear about it all the time. I can’t wait to hear him speak to our club!

Sydney Zulich (David Weber is sick with covid-will reschedule!)
2025-02-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
She is the youngest council member ever. She serves as the Representative for Council District VI.

Cheryl Smith, owner Consider It Done Transition Services
2025-02-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Cheryl has built her professional career around helping people make life transitions. She worked as a teacher and principal in the public schools for 20 years.
She specializes in creating a personalized system for each one of her clients. Building a trusting relationship with her clients is what brings a joy and passion to her work.
Consider It Done offers transition services in downsizing, decluttering, organizing, senior move management (preparation, move & settling in), estate disbursement, prep for home sale, home clear-outs, estate/tag sales and consignment services.
She is a certified move manager and member of the National Association of Specialty and Senior Move Managers and a Dementia Friendly Business.
Cheryl has been happily married to her husband Tom for 35 years. They have two daughters, two granddaughters and another one (a boy) coming soon!
We look forward to hearing from her on Thursday, February 27th!
