Mark your calendars! Upcoming IFI Events

10/25/24

Mark your calendars! Next month, IFI is hosting two exciting events and we hope you’ll consider joining us.

Election Preview Luncheon, November 4

The first event is an Election Preview Luncheon with former White House aide Timothy Goeglein on Monday, November 4. 

We’re excited to hear Tim Goeglein’s insights on the presidential race and the fight to control Congress just one day before the highly anticipated General Election. Tim also has a new book out, Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream, which all attendees will receive a signed copy of.

Click HERE for details about the event and to register.

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Hoosier Leadership Series Graduation, November 14

We also hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the Hoosier Leadership Series Class of 2024 at Ash & Oak on Thursday, November 14. We will conduct a brief ceremony to honor the graduates of the 2024 HLS class and recognize the 2023 class, and then we will hear from legendary conservative cartoonist Gary Varvel andIndiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla.

We hope this event provides an opportunity for those considering joining HLS in the future to get a closer look at what the program entails. We encourage you to invite anyone you know who might be interested in HLS to attend and learn more! 

Ash & Oak is the generous sponsor of this graduation event, and we’re excited to welcome you to their beautiful venue. Click HERE to register.

We hope you’ll consider joining us for one or both of these exciting events! If you have any questions, please contact IFI event planner Rachel Brandli (rachel@hoosierfamily.org).

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Election Preview Luncheon with Former White House aide Tim Goeglein

10/18/24

You are invited to a special Election Preview Luncheon with former White House aide Timothy Goeglein on Monday, November 4 (the day before Election Day) at 11:30 a.m. at Seasons 52 in Castleton. Formerly a top aide to President George W. Bush, Tim is currently the vice president of external relations at Focus on the Family. 

Tim will give his insights on the presidential race as well as the fight to control Congress. Tim also has a new book out, Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream. 

Tickets are $55; we know that may seem like a lot, but that is just to cover your meal and provide you with a signed copy of Tim’s book… Thanks, Bidenomics!

November 4th, 2024
Seasons 52 Restaurant
8650 Keystone Xing, Indianapolis IN
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Click HERE to register.

Reserve your spot today! If you have any questions about the event, please contact IFI event planner Rachel Brandli (rachel@hoosierfamily.org).

We hope to see you there!

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You’re Invited: HLS Graduation Luncheon on Nov. 14

10/15/24

Please join us as we celebrate the Hoosier Leadership Series Class of 2024 at Ash & Oak in Avon on Thursday, November 14. This will be a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with like-minded believers, congratulate the graduating class, and learn more about the HLS program.

Click HERE to register.

We’re excited to have legendary conservative cartoonist Gary Varvel join us as our keynote speaker. Varvel was The Indianapolis Star cartoonist for 24 years. In 2015, he was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. He has won the National Headliners Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, the National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award for Best Editorial Cartoonist Division, plus dozens of state awards. Varvel wrote and illustrated The Good Shepherd children’s book plus he co-wrote and produced two Christian films: The Board (2009) and The War Within (2014). You can learn more about Gary Varvel by watching this interview. 

We’re also honored to have Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla join us to speak about leadership in state government and standing up for conservative values in the public square.

The point of this event is threefold: 

• First, to honor the Class of 2024 with a formal graduation and celebrate their accomplishments. We will also give special recognition to the Class of 2023.
• Second, for alumni of the Hoosier Leadership Series to get to know one another and the current class. We are focused on growing and connecting our alumni network of over 400 graduates to best serve our communities and ensure HLS makes a lasting impact in our state.
• Third, this event will serve as a fundraiser so we can continue to fund HLS, grow the program, and equip Hoosier leaders on behalf of the conservative Christian cause in Indiana.

We also hope this event provides an opportunity for those considering joining HLS in the future to get a closer look at what the program entails. We encourage you to invite anyone you know who might be interested in HLS to attend and learn more! 

Ash & Oak is the generous sponsor of this graduation event, and we’re excited to welcome you to their beautiful venue on November 14. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. (doors open at 11:00 a.m.) and end at 1:00 p.m.The cost to attend is $25 per person.

Click HERE to register.

We would like to extend a special thanks to our Hoosier Leadership Series Class of 2024 sponsors, who have been central to helping the program run smoothly throughout the year: The Heritage Foundation, B23 Strategies, Vertical Immersive, Americans for Prosperity, Ash and Oak, and Samaritan Ministries.

We hope to see you there!

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Recap: HLS in D.C.!

Last month, participants in the Hoosier Leadership Series traveled to Washington, D.C. for two full days to meet with Indiana’s congressional delegation and learn about important legislative issues impacting our state and nation. The action-packed trip included opportunities for HLS members to interact with top state and national voices, and to hear from leading conservative organizations like Focus on the Family.

In addition to touring the U.S. Capitol, going on a prayer walk, and dining at the Capitol Hill Club, we had the incredible opportunity to hear from nine of Indiana’s congressional leaders, including Senator Mike Braun, Senator Todd Young, and Representative Jim Banks. We spent time viewing our founding documents at the National Archives and dug deeper into our nation’s Christian heritage at the Museum of the Bible.

This trip not only provides a wonderful time of fellowship with other HLS members, but it lays the groundwork for anyone wishing to become more engaged in Indiana politics by taking an inside look at the issues our elected officials are tackling nationally to best serve their constituents back home. 

The purpose of the Hoosier Leadership Series is to create a movement of high-caliber, committed leaders from across the professional spectrum who are grounded in a principled conservative philosophy and oriented toward thoughtful cultural engagement and service to the people of Indiana and beyond. 

We highly encourage you to sign up for next year’s HLS class, or if you cannot do so, please prayerfully consider donating or sponsoring a student! Your gift allows other Hoosiers to make a difference in their community and state.

We will use your generosity to equip, educate, and mobilize the next generation of Indiana leaders. 

We’d like to extend a special thanks to Adler Law Firm for sponsoring this D.C. trip. Please contact Adler Law Firm for all your legal needs. We’re also grateful to our other Hoosier Leadership Series sponsors: The Heritage Foundation, B23 Strategies, Vertical Immersive, Americans for Prosperity, Ash and Oak, and Samaritan Ministries.

Thank you for your continued support. Please keep IFI and Hoosier families in your prayers!

P.S. This election season, IFI is partnering with iVoterGuide so you can research candidates from a biblical worldview before you cast your vote in November. Click here to view a sample ballot and find out where candidates stand on important issues.

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Support Coach Dungy, receive a free book!

10/4/24

The Indiana Family Institute is excited to share a unique opportunity to support an organization making a positive impact on families across our state.

Family First is a national non-profit organization, and for 33 years they have been dedicated to empowering families. The iMOM and All Pro Dad programs reach people each day with practical, timely advice to help them love their families well. They do this online through resource-rich websites, AllProDad.com and iMOM.com, through impactful daily emails, and on the ground with All Pro Dad Experiences in NFL and NCAA stadiums. They also reach families through All Pro Dad chapters in over 1,400 schools across the U.S (including 152 chapters in Indiana).

Former Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy is the founder of All Pro Dad and continues to be a leading advocate for families. Family First is rallying support for Coach Dungy through the Family First License Plate. This license plate initiative not only helps sustain the growth of these important programs across our state, but also promotes the message of strong families. To continue participating in the Indiana BMV’s Specialty Plate Program, Family First must sell 500 plates before the end of the year.

For a limited time, Family First is offering two awesome incentives for Indiana Family Institute supporters who make the switch before November 1.

• Reimbursement: The Indiana BMV charges $40 for specialty plates. For a limited time, Family First will reimburse you the full $40!
• Bonus Gift: You will also receive a personalized, autographed copy of Coach Tony Dungy’s book!

Here are the steps to make it happen:

Make the switch online at MyBMV.com, at a BMV branch, or at a BMV customer service location.

Email proof of purchase to Patrick@FamilyFirst.net along with a mailing address for your reimbursement and book. It’s that simple!

We hope you will join us in supporting Coach Dungy and this important initiative!

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P.S. This election season, IFI is partnering with iVoterGuide so you can research candidates from a biblical worldview before you cast your vote in November. Click here to view a sample ballot and find out where candidates stand on important issues.

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