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As the kids start heading back to school this month, we feature on our cover a 2013 graduate of ZHS, Sara Zaheer. She will be heading back to Indiana University as a senior and as the student body president. Amazingly, one of Sara’s former teachers at ZHS was the first female student body president at IU.

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7 To the Moon and Beyond 14 Quest to Visit America’s Treasures

25 A Lady of Automotive Aristocracy

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We are on the verge of what may be a new industrial revolution, and Additive Manufacturing (AM) or “3D printing” is transforming the way that the manufacturing industry and engineers are looking at the production of their designs. The possibilities are allowing for new innovation and a resurgence of human creativity. The AM machines and the technology that employs them range from basic consumer designs to heavy industry production. The different types of AM machines have varying degrees of capabilities and work with different types of materials such as nylon, glass and titanium. These machines can print objects with any complex geometry going beyond the limitations of conventional manufacturing. One of the driving forces behind the new industrial revolution is Zionsville resident Bob Markley, owner of 3rd Dimension Industrial 3D Printing. Markley’s company is an industry-leading Direct Metal Printing provider in North America. With the core

of their engineering team’s experience centered around the racing industry, they understand that time and precision are of the utmost importance for their customers’ jobs. Their highly skilled team of engineers has the expertise to take their clients from prototyping to manufacturing. 3rd Dimension produces prototypes and enduse parts with highly complex geometries that may not be a good fit for traditional machining.

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“We are producing near full density metal,” Markley explained. “If we are working with titanium, we start with the titanium powder and basically micro-weld where we want the part to be. It’s all done digitally. We start with the CAD file, bring it in to our program and essentially do some additional CAD work to develop all of the support structure. We do have a traditional machine shop in house to do more of the traditional finishing processes. There are still limitations to the Markley took us on a tour of his 4,500 sq. technology, but as long as you understand ft. facility that houses his team of six highly trained team members. Markley is preparing those limitations, we can work around it. to add more team members and is looking for more space as their production contracts “The AM in metals has been around since the mid-2000s. AM has been around for are increasing. 30 years. We are starting to see some real progress in the projects that we’re working While he could not show most of what on now. We are five years out from these they create due to confidentiality and security regulations, the showpieces that we parts going into production. We are still doing a lot of proof of concept, proofing saw were remarkable examples of human out the materials and proofing the process. ingenuity. Many of the pieces appeared We have to validate the materials and the rather delicate and intricate in design but machines, and there’s a lot statistical analysis were virtually indestructible. Markley said that goes into the development process. they work a lot with titanium because it’s a high strength material typically used in “If you think about traditional manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, sporting goods and atZionsville.com / AUGUST 2016 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 7

aerospace clients and some automotive and machine suppliers. One of the projects created by Markley and his team will be heading to the Moon as part of the Google Lunar XPRIZE mission. Created in 2007, the mission of the Google Lunar XPRIZE is to incentivize space entrepreneurs to create a new era of affordable access to the Moon and beyond.

we’ve been developing that over thousands of years. We’re seeing a lot of advancements, not only in manufacturing technology but also in how we control the data, the files, how we translate those, and how we pass all of the information from the engineer to the manufacturing floor. There is a lot of work going on with that right now.”

Markley explained that his company has obtained its AS9100 certification. AS9100 is an aerospace standard, established by the aerospace industry to satisfy Department of Defense, NASA and FAA quality requirements. Markley’s clients included companies like the Rolls-Royce Corporation quite a bit of

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The competition’s $30 million prize purse will be awarded to teams who are able to land a privately funded rover on the Moon, travel 500 meters and transmit back high definition video and images. The first team that successfully completes this mission will be awarded the $20 million Grand Prize. The second team to successfully complete the mission will be awarded $5 million. To win either of these prizes, teams must prove that 90 percent of their mission costs were funded by private sources. Teams have until the end of 2016 to announce a verified launch contract to remain in the

competition and complete their mission by the end of 2017. Carnegie Mellon University designed and built a four-wheeled lunar rover that will go to the Moon. The university contracted Markley’s company to design and build eight “time capsules” that will contain the history of mankind. Four of the eight will be attached to the underside of one of the landers that will go up to the Moon during the Google Lunar XPRIZE projected to launch in 2017. The remaining four capsules will be on museum tours across the world.

local programs in the area as well. The Gene Hass Foundation has a training facility in Lebanon, Indiana, and is partnered with Vincennes University.” Markley concluded, “We’re still in the infancy of the additive industry, but I think we’re going to see a huge jump in the next three to five years as we’re better able to monitor our equipment and are better able to process the data that we’re generating. It’s really going to open a lot of doors to what we can use this for.” P

“Weight was very critical on this project,” Markley said. “It cost $8,000 per ounce to send something up to the Moon. The capsules are made of aluminum and made to reside on the Moon for all of time.” Markley studied mechanical engineering technology at Purdue University and has a MBA from Butler University. He had been an engineer in the racing industry prior to his current career. He and his wife, Arielle, have a 1-year-old son and live in Zionsville. Markley sits on an advisory board for the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) that provides high value, affordable solutions to help businesses increase profitability. As advocates for Indiana’s thousands of manufacturers, their staff leverages resources in both the public and private sectors to help identify areas of improvement, streamline processes and ultimately increase competitiveness.

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THE SKY IS THE LIMIT FOR THIS FORMER EAGLE Grabianowski was elected in 1971. She is well-known for being a trailblazer for women’s equality and rights on campus. A former Zionsville Eagle, Sara Zaheer is Grabianowski just recently retired from soaring beyond the horizon while creating a ZCS but continues to represent her Cream legacy of her own. Zaheer, a 2013 graduate and Crimson community and endorsed of Zionsville High School (ZHS), is a senior Zaheer’s “REAL for IUSA” campaign. at Indiana University and the student body president for this academic year. “I knew that I wanted to be involved in that Writer / Janelle Morrison Photographer / JJ Kaplan

As the student body president of the Indiana University Student Association (IUSA), Zaheer takes her place among a small group of women who have served in this role. Her mentor and former advisor from Zionsville High School was the first female student body president at IU. Mary

level of student work while I was in high school,” Zaheer revealed. “That experience allowed me to put myself in other people’s shoes and to be compassionate to all sides of the issues. I was involved in our school’s ‘Pennies for Patients’ fundraising campaign, benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma

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Society. The goal was to ensure that our high school raised the most funds for that fundraiser again. We proudly met that goal in my year as class president.” Zaheer attributes her leadership roles in high school and learning early on how to be a team player to her development and growth in her positions on the Bloomington campus. She is studying political science and is in the Liberal Arts and Management program (LAMP). LAMP is an honorslevel, interdisciplinary certificate program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences in cooperation with the Kelley School of Business. The program combines a liberal

arts or science major with specialized training in business and management to prepare students with wide interests and leadership potential.

is the outgoing communications chair for the Indiana University Journal of Undergraduate Research. Putting her early training on team building and advocacy to productive use throughout her REAL for IUSA “While attending ZHS, Zaheer was an active participant in the student campaign paid off as she body government and was the class president her senior year. She worked was elected president in her way up to a leadership role in the school’s Model United Nations April of this year. Club. In the Model UN Club, students role-play various countries in the world. They learn about the history, politics and foreign policies of several “It was a busy semester as countries and begin to understand the importance of the United Nations I was meeting with various in the world today. Students become familiar with several international groups and individuals problems or issues and experience and pass resolutions in their councils.” discussing what issues — Mary Grabianowski mattered to them,” Zaheer

“It is important to be able to bring the students together and show them that they can each impact the issues,” Zaheer emphasized. “Young people, aka Millennials, have a tenancy to be very competitive and compare each other to who has the most ‘likes’ on the various social media platforms. I think that they need to hear more about how that stuff doesn’t really matter in the big scheme of things, and learning to do things on their own that they are passionate about will only benefit them in the long run. It’s about figuring out who their support system is and creating a network of people who can help them along their paths.” Running for IUSA president wasn’t as easy as throwing her hat into the ring of eligible candidates. Zaheer had a few obstacles to

work through. She is not a full-ride scholar adorned with prestigious honors nor is she directly associated with the campus’ Greek organizations. These accolades are typical of a

student body presidential candidate’s resume. Zaheer did not let this impede her drive to reach out and speak with the various student organizations and associations on matters that are important to them. She got involved with the IUSA as a freshman with the internship program and quickly learned who all of the campus influencers are. She quickly rose in ranks and was the Chief of Staff for the immediate past-president of the IUSA. While she is not studying in this department, she has a passion for communications and 12 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / AUGUST 2016 / atZionsville.com

said. “The big issues that we, as a campus, are discussing in great detail are issues on diversity inclusion on campus, sexual violence prevention and mental healthcare and awareness. We are collectively working with each other and with the administration on these important issues. It is my goal during my term that we make sure that all students who come to this university are included and are aware of the various activities that they can participate in.” Access to mental healthcare is a rising need and a relatively new topic of conversation for the IUSA leadership. As the needs of

the student body change, the programs and resources that are offered have to be updated and expanded as a response to these needs. “Health and safety are important topics for Millenniels, and that includes access to mental healthcare,” Zaheer explained. “We are doing so many high-stress activities in our lives. We are trying to keep up on our grades, acclimate to our young adult lives and balance an active social life, and sometimes that can be overwhelming. We want to get the message out and create a culture that asking for help is okay and then be able to have access to counselors and the appropriate resources.” Zaheer is focused on developing a culture within her leadership of listening and discussing. She acknowledged that she was the underdog candidate. However,

she is determined to be a strong advocate for her student body and work on issues such as advocating for the Lifeline Law and working with the administration, staff and local law enforcement, so that no student is punished for assisting a student in need and potentially saving lives. “You may not get immediate change, but it’s important to keep the conversation going,” she expressed. “I want people to know that I want to expand the engagement opportunities within the IUSA and bring in more voices. I ran on transparency and would love for others to realize where the change affecting our campus is coming from. I want our students to realize that they can use their voice, and if they pay, they have a say. I hope that we can create a culture on atZionsville.com / AUGUST 2016 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 13

campus that encourages people to voice their concerns and ideas and not just give up because it seems impossible at the time. I look at my role this year as an organizer and as a dot connector to help someone else do something greater.” Prior to her campaign, Zaheer interned in Washington, D.C., on Capitol Hill for Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana. “It was a great experience, and I was able to see firsthand the issues that people from all over the nation are concerned about. My favorite quote from the United States EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy was, ‘A life in public service doesn’t make you rich, but it gives you a rich life.’ I am not sure what my long-term plan looks like, but I am focusing on where I am now and what I would like to accomplish during this year.”

QUEST TO VISIT AMERICA’S TREASURES ZIONSVILLE COUPLE VOWS TO SEE IT ALL

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For many, a good vacation includes a sandy beach and a comfy lounge chair. Katie and Jason Metz think differently. This Zionsville couple would rather use vacation time to tour a Civil War battlefield or trek through a rocky canyon. The Metzes are like-minded in their approach to travel. Their trips are planned with military precision; their schedules are tight. A firm agenda is essential to the Metzes. After all, they are goal-setters on a quest to visit all 412 sites under the National

Park Service (which includes parks, monuments, battlefields, etc.). Katie, a practice administrator for Indiana University Health Physicians Emergency Medicine, starts to plan trips up to two years in advance. She combs through guidebooks and scans TripAdvisor. Then, she creates an agenda that would make the savviest of travel agents swoon. For Jason, this sort of traveling is in his blood. He fondly recalls similar childhood family vacations. Every summer, his family piled into a van and traveled around the

country for two weeks. It was during those trips that Jason decided on his future profession. “I decided I wanted to be a history teacher after visiting a battlefield,” says Jason, a history teacher at Clark-Pleasant Middle School in Whiteland. “At one battlefield, I remember sharing history facts with a crowd listening to me. I’ve always been a history nerd.” For Katie, this sort of traveling is new. When she said “I do” to Jason, she said “I do” to a life traversing the country and

frequenting National Park Service sites. As an engagement gift, her in-laws gave her a homemade leather binder with the National Park Service logo on the cover. They explained that the inside pages were to be used to collect National Park stamps (doled out at each site by a park ranger).

4. Dinners will be sit-down meals.

Jason’s family members continue to share a common wanderlust and frequently swap personal travelogues. If possible, Jason’s parents and brothers still vacation together.

7. Christmas and other special occasion presents will be gifts of experience (preferably ones they can use on future trips).

Although Jason boasts an extensive travel history, the pair decided to start afresh as a married couple on their journey to visit every National Park Service site. Once the marriage license was signed, they began to fill their National Park binder with stamps.

Although the rules appear to be clear-cut, some ambiguity exists. At times, the couple must decide when a visit actually “counts” towards their goals.

2. Iconic and historic lodging is their first choice in overnight accommodations.

Jason beams when he discusses spotting buffalo in Yellowstone or touring Independence Hall in Philadelphia. He radiates when he speaks about the Grand Canyon.

5. Dining will be done like locals (no fast food). 6. If possible, extended family will be included on trips.

“Pictures of the Grand Canyon don’t do it justice,” gushes Jason. “When we walked up to the Grand Canyon, the crowds were in total and complete silence. It was like they were trying to understand the magnitude of what they were seeing and trying to get it.” Jason uses these travel experiences and photos in his classroom curriculum. When he identifies himself as a teacher, National Park Service rangers frequently provide him with additional materials for his classroom. Jason says his students are more engaged when he incorporates his personal experiences and photos in classroom discussion.

To commemorate the National Park Service’s centennial anniversary, the Metzes added an additional goal. In 2016, they are For instance, they recall visiting the striving to complete 100 miles of activities Minuteman Missile National Historic Site (hiking, biking, rafting, etc.) within the In three years of marriage, the Metzes have in South Dakota. The couple toured the visited 15 of the 59 national parks and onegrounds before stopping at the visitor center National Park Service sites. To date, the couple has racked up 91 miles. quarter of the 412 National Park Service sites. that was closed for the day; they could not collect the site’s stamp for their binder. Whether or not the visit “counted” towards The couple has a lot more traveling in their THE METZES AGREED ON A future. President Obama added 20 National their goal is still under debate. FEW TRAVEL RULES: Park Service sites during his presidency, 1. Stamps are only earned by doing including one national park. As the number Although their travels are structured, a something in the park (such as a hike); of National Park Service sites continues schedule doesn’t impede their focus on merely stopping by the visitor’s center to grow, more stamps are required in the the awe and beauty found at National Park doesn’t earn a stamp. Metzes’ binder. Service sites.

3. If camping, beds and showers must be available at least every fourth night.

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But the stamps are secondary, admits the Metzes. They are really collecting memories.

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MEMBERSHIP IS NOW AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYONE What if you could shop directly from over 700 of the world’s best brand name manufacturers with a savings guarantee? What if someone made these great prices and this vast selection of products incredibly convenient? It would sound too good to be true. That and much more is what DirectBuy has offered its clients for years. However, recently they made this all available at a remarkably affordable price. For those not familiar with DirectBuy, it’s a savings club that utilizes the buying power of its members to negotiate with manufacturers great prices on top brands for your home and lifestyle. DirectBuy, originally known as United Consumers Club, started in Merrillville, Indiana, in 1971 by James Gagan. From its inception, DirectBuy provided great savings to its members. The problem for many was that until recently, a DirectBuy

membership required a significant upfront membership fee of a few thousand dollars. Unless you were undertaking a large project or had the foresight to look at purchases over a period of time the significant upfront fee was a deterrent to many consumers becoming members. The great news is that DirectBuy has transitioned from a membership program to a subscription model. You can now subscribe to the service for a nominal initial fee and a monthly subscription as low as $39.95. Needless to say, access to the great prices and unmatched selection offered by DirectBuy just became affordable to nearly everyone. Recently, we met Jack Powell and his wife Genta, the owners of DirectBuy of Indianapolis. Jack and Genta have a lifetime of experience with DirectBuy. Jack’s involvement

in DirectBuy began when he and his brother were caddying at a golf club where Gagan played. The brothers went from caddying to working for DirectBuy part-time in high school and college. Starting full time in 1978, Jack has now owned two franchise locations and was a Field Sales Director for the corporate office where he met his wife Genta, who held a position as a Field Service Director. In explaining what makes DirectBuy’s pricing policy different, Jack stated, “Most people, if you asked them, think they are a good shopper and that they get the best price. But what they are doing is comparing one retail price with another retail price. When they come into DirectBuy, they see the dealer price sheet. They see what we buy it for, and they see what any retailer buys it for. They know exactly what the true cost is on whatever they buy.”

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When you walk in to the local DirectBuy showroom located at 8450 Westfield Blvd., you will immediately see a vast number of manufacturers’ product displays as well as bookshelves lined with hundreds of manufacturers’ catalogs. You are welcome to stop by the showroom to see the vast selection and confidential pricing available through DirectBuy. Genta and her staff will be happy to provide any help you may need to find the products you are looking for.

In addition to the showroom, DirectBuy also makes shopping incredibly convenient online. The My DirectBuy website allows you to shop how you want, where you want and whenever you want. They also offer an app that has an amazing feature called “I Want That.” If you are out and see something you want, simply take a picture of it and upload it to the app. DirectBuy’s Concierge Shopping experts will investigate your request and provide you with matching or similar products along with pricing. If you are shopping online and a question arises, you can call the Concierge Shopping experts 7 days a week to help answer any questions or plan a project. DirectBuy even offers a custom in-home designer service where someone will come to your home to help with your project.

Big box stores pick and choose the items they offer for sale from a manufacturer’s line based on what their buyers think you want and which ones will be most profitable for them to carry. At DirectBuy, they simply provide you with the manufacturers’ catalog and let you decide which products you want to buy, and that typically includes their entire line.

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As mentioned earlier, DirectBuy’s selection is enormous. It includes the products of over 700 name brand manufacturers, which translates into over 1,000,000 SKUs. A partial list of the products offered includes home improvement categories like carpeting, hardwood flooring, windows, plumbing fixtures, furniture and major appliances along with lifestyle products like sunglasses, golf clubs, exercise equipment, televisions, jewelry and apparel.

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Automobile racing and car collecting were traditionally male dominated occupations and hobbies since their inceptions. Today, more women car enthusiasts are showing and competing in auto shows, and we have seen more women racecar drivers qualifying in a variety of automobile races around the globe. Raised in an auto racing family among racing “royalty,” Joan Voyles knows plenty about the adrenaline rushes, the dangers and the greatness that automobiles and racing can generate. Voyles’s father was the famed 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons. He is the only Indy 500 winner to have his name

misspelled on the Borg-Warner Trophy as it was carved “Johnny.” Aside from this dubious distinction, Parsons had a long legacy of incredible achievements throughout his career and lifetime. He consulted for the 1950 movie “To Please a Lady” that was in part filmed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). During the filming, he befriended the movie’s leading actor, Clark Gable, and leading actress, Barbara Stanwick, the celebrity who was photographed kissing Parsons after his win in 1950. Voyles shared what life was like living with a racing legend and a racecar family that included her stepfather Duane Carter Sr., brother Johnny Parsons Jr. and half-brothers Duane “Pancho,” Dana and Tony Carter who cumulatively represent over 50 years of racing at the IMS.

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Voyles, a Zionsville resident and wife of highly regarded defense attorney James ( Jim) Voyles, is an avid car enthusiast along with her husband. Over the years, the two have raised their children and have been active members in their Zionsville community. Voyles has been active in many Indianapolis philanthropic organizations over the years as well. Both Voyles and her husband grew up around the racing community, and they equally share a similar passion for collecting unique and impressive cars. Their collection contains antique, vintage, luxury and exotic automobiles. One of her most prized vehicles is the 1943 hot rod built by her father in 1943 that has been featured in a prominent national hotrod magazine. Voyles is also passionate about community, supporting the arts and fundraising for organizations that she is affiliated with. She is a proud supporter of and has displayed one of their cars at Fuelicous, the fundraising event held at the Lucas Estate the night before Artomobilia. This year, Voyles is looking forward to displaying one of her favorite vehicles in the newly added “Antique Truck” class, a 1952 Ford F1 that has been beautifully restored. “My passions, aside from my husband, children and art, include cars,” Voyles said. “My first car was a 1952 Ford Custom. I’ve always told my kids that it’s important to know how to drive a stick shift because you never know when you’ll need that talent. My 2001 BMW is a stick, and it’s a lot of fun to drive. “My husband, Jim, continues to practice law full-time after almost 49 years. He likes to work on the cars as a way to relax. I sometimes help him. We always have fun driving them. We both love automobile racing. We enjoy going to races and have made many friends over the decades with people in the industry.” Both Voyles and her husband fulfilled one of their bucket list items by attending this year’s 24 Hours Le Mans in Le Mans, France. As a child, her family moved from California to Speedway, Indiana, to be closer to the summer racing circuits.

School and hearing the cars out on the track on a practice day in May and wondering how my dad and stepdad were doing. Three of my brothers were racecar drivers, and I spent many years worrying about them. In one race out at the Terre Haute Action track, my brother Johnny flipped in one corner, and my brother Dana flipped in another corner. My half-bother Duane “Pancho,” who is a Triple Crown driver, was badly hurt while testing in Phoenix. My brother Johnny still has a few pins from a 1986 accident that he was in at IMS. “My nephew, Johnny Parsons III, is still racing. He races sprint cars in Minnesota. My other three nephews raced but are now involved in racing in other capacities. My favorite kinds of cars are the Midgets and Silver Crown cars. The Silver Crown cars remind me of the cars that used to run out at the IMS. “Nowadays, the technology is obviously more advanced. As a driver, it takes more than skill. It takes a lot of financial backing to get into racing. Back in the time of my dad and stepdad, it had more to do with talent and being able to drive the track with skill and precision. Today, it’s different. There are more women in the field who are qualifying to be in races, and one of their greatest challenges is finding the money to back them. There are some incredibly talented women drivers out there. Lynn St. James, a former racecar driver, has a program that has been instrumental in developing young women racecar drivers. “It’s been a wonderful life growing up around racing,” Voyles concluded. “It was sometimes sad and sometimes stressful because of the danger. It was always hard having my family members in such a risky profession, though I am proud of my family’s racing heritage.” Don’t forget to check out the newly added Antique Truck class at Artomobilia later this August and be sure to look for Voyles’s spectacular 1952 Ford F1. Janelle Morrison is the owner of MADD Media Solutions and a freelance writer. She specializes in PR and marketing for small businesses and individuals. She is also a Zionsville resident.

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In 2008, Candyce Jones set out on a journey of self-discovery and re-invention upon the passing of her husband, Jim. Jones and her husband spent many years and countless miles cruising in his 1973 Sepia Porsche 911S coupe. The time had come to either “drive it or sell it,” and she knew that she had no interest in selling it.

vacations too and the occasional trip to Mosport, Mid-Ohio and Watkins Glen.

“Like most car hobbyists, Jim was selftaught and did his own maintenance, though the 911S never needed any major work or touch-up painting. I had the time, so my job was to wash the car. My own journey with the 911S began in 2010 when the car was started, washed and waxed. In June, it was shown at a local cruise night. “Becoming a ‘car chick’ was never on my While there, an on-patrol police officer horizon, but stepping into that unfamiliar suggested the car should compete in the arena of car enthusiasts has proven to be concours at the PCA Parade. The same a wonderful adventure,” Jones explained. police officer even washed and waxed the “The brown car and the Porsche community car for me for free. On the very last day of really inspired me to make the most of registration, I changed my entry from show the next chapter of my life. The 911S was to judge, and a few weeks later, on July 4, the driven during the summer for pleasure, and 911S entered the national competition in we never missed a race at Road America the Preservation class.” in over 30 years. There were cross-country 28 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / AUGUST 2016 / atZionsville.com

Much to her surprise, Jones’s 911S won both its class and its division. She recalled thinking to her late husband, “What in the hell have you gotten me into, Jim?” Jones continued to show her car at additional concours events, charity events, small local cruise nights and car shows. “Over the years, I have turned from being a laidback passenger to a devoted female owner,” Jones enthused. “The 911S is now my passion - and its local and national awards have opened me up to a whole new world. Truly, the treasures on this award-winning journey are the kind and supportive ‘car people’ who have stepped into my life. This Porsche was really the vehicle for starting my life over and making new friends. Members of the Chicago Region PCA Concours team taught me how to clean, detail and judge a

car. Without their guidance, the 911S would not have won the Preservation Award at the 2013 Porsche Parade. I am a member of that team today and will be forever grateful for their friendship.” Another twist of fate would introduce Jones and John Leonard, the organizer of Artomobilia. She met Leonard in French Lick, Indiana, at a Porsche Parade over a year ago. Upon that chance encounter, Leonard had taken an interest in Jones’ 911S and implored her to bring the car and show it at Artomobilia. Jones recalled, humorously, that she replied to Leonard’s request, “John, I’ve registered my car at your show before, and I didn’t hear back.” Jones brought the car to Artomobilia in 2015, and it won 1st in Class. Jones is incredibly complimentary about

Artomobilia and her time visiting the city of Carmel. “Artomobilia is an incredibly well-organized show,” she expressed. “You know what you’re supposed to be doing before you even arrive at the event. Another thing that really impressed me was the judging. They were using smart tablets, and each team of judges had only one tablet. That meant that they had to actually discuss the car among themselves and have a dialogue about the car’s features. I really like that concept. The entire experience was fun with the entertainment and the ambience. Carmel is a wonderful city. It was the first time that I had been to Carmel, an it was overall just a great experience for me.” Reflecting back on the car’s history, Jones expressed that she certainly didn’t see her atZionsville.com / AUGUST 2016 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 29

life as it is today. After her husband passed, she began competing and found joy in it. She has taken classes to become incredibly educated about her car and is currently judging as a PCA judge. “I have traveled the country and made many new friends who are also enthusiasts and are always willing to help me if I have questions,” Jones said. “I was able to go out on my own, take a risk and try something new. I am having new and incredible experiences all because of this little brown car. It has opened so many new doors for me. One of the things on my ‘bucket list’ is to take the car on a cross-country trip. The car is 43 years old now, but I’d like to do it one day. Over all of the years that Jim and I drove this car together, we never thought the car would end up where it is today.”

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THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO CARMEL

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In just a few weeks, golf spectators will soon be lined up along the Crooked Stick Golf Club to watch the world’s top 70 players play in the 2016 BMW Championship in Carmel.

The BMW Championship is the penultimate event in the PGA TOUR’s FedEx Cup Playoffs. Players like Phil Mickelson, Jason Day, Rory McIlroy and Robert Garrigus will return to Carmel’s premiere golf course September 6-11. The Crooked Stick Golf Club hosted the BMW Championship in 2012.

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Built in 1964 by the famous course architects Pete and Alice Dye, it was host to the PGA Championship in 1991 won by John Dalyand and the U.S. Women’s Open in 1993 won by Lauri Merten. It also hosted the Solheim Cup matches in 2005. The BMW Championship is the third oldest, active tournament on the PGA

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The BMW Championship’s total purse is $8.5 million in prize money and $1.53 million to the winner. The defending player is Jason Day who won the 2015 Championship at Whistling Straits. “As the winner of the 2015 BMW Championship, I am proud to have my name inscribed on the J.K. Wadley Trophy alongside golf legends Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. This event not only celebrates the history of our golf sport, but it also does so much good for young people through its relationship with the Evans Scholar Foundation. I look forward to joining all of you in September at Crooked Stick for the 2016 BMW Championship.”

Tour after the British Open and U.S. Open. It has been recognized as the PGA Tour’s “Tournament of the Year” in 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The Western Golf Association (WGA) conducts the tournament. All proceeds from the BMW Championship support the Evans Scholars Foundation that provides full tuition and housing grants to deserving caddies.

Also returning to Crooked Stick is Robert Garrigus. Garrigus finished T4 alongside Tiger Woods at the 2012 BMW Championship at Crooked Stick, among a top 10 leaderboard that included Rory McIlroy (1), Phil Mickelson (T2), Lee Westwood (T2), Tiger Woods (T4), Dustin Johnson (T6), Adam Scott (T6), Vijay Singh (8) and Jim Furyk (9). With rounds of 67-69-66-69, including a bogey-free 66 in the third round, Garrigus easily advanced to the FedEx Cup Playoffs finale, the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, finishing T10 in Atlanta and ending the season a careerhigh 23rd in the FedEx Cup. Although he missed the Playoffs last season, Garrigus is on his way to the top 125 in the FedEx Cup standings (the top 125 qualify for the Playoffs following the final event of the regular season, the Wyndham Championship). He has finished in the top 10 in two of his last three starts, most atZionsville.com / AUGUST 2016 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 33

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recently with a T8 finish at last week’s Quicken Loans National. Two weeks earlier, he finished a season-best T4 at the AT&T Byron Nelson. “I played really well the last time that I was at Crooked Stick,” Garrigus said. “I enjoyed the feel of the sand, playing on a lush course in the summertime and how excited and knowledgeable the members were about golf. My family and I have always enjoyed the Indianapolis and Carmel areas. I feel the most important thing that we (professional golfers) can do is help the youth and people who otherwise couldn’t go to college or play golf. We can help pave the way for them to do things that some of us (players) didn’t get to do. “My mom worked four jobs to put me through a community college, so I know how important it is to have a college education and how much work and sacrifice it takes to do it. To be able to support a foundation that assists caddies who don’t otherwise have the means to go to college is pretty cool.”

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David Robinson, WGA Evans Scholar Foundation Chairman of the Board, spoke on the championship’s sole beneficiary and the WGA’s relationship with BMW. “The Evans Scholar Foundation is the sole beneficiary of the BMW Championship. It is the nation’s largest privately-funded scholarship program and certainly the largest scholarship program for caddies,” Robinson said. “We’ve enjoyed a great relationship with BMW over the years. Since becoming our partner in 2007, the BMW Championship has helped raise $21 million for the Evans Scholar program. The synergy that we enjoy with BMW is fantastic.”

international championship conducted at Crooked Stick since 1982. Our members have been extremely supportive of all of these competitions. We are pleased that we have already exceeded the level of corporate support this year that we experienced and enjoyed in 2012. “The course improvements were started in 2014 and completed last year. They include renovating 90 bunkers with a new drain system to better deal with the heavy rains that always seem to follow the PGA Tour at the most inopportune times. We’ve added seven new bunkers along the 7th and 10th holes. The tee boxes on the 3rd, 10th and 13th holes have been reconstructed or added. There was also a major reconstruction and improvement of our practice areas including an expanded range, tee, new short-game area and new putting green near the first tee.

The Crooked Stick Tournament Co-chair Kent Frandsen described the renovations that the course underwent after hosting the 2012 championship to make it even more inviting and yes, even more challenging than the course already was for even the most “The elevated putting green in front of accomplished golfer. the clubhouse has also been expanded. Crooked Stick worked directly with Mr. “Crooked Sticks members are thrilled Pete Dye to make these updates, and we are to again partner with the WGA and host excited to unveil them as part of the 2016 this year’s championship,” Robinson Championship.” enthused. “We have made some significant investments at our course since 2012, some Hosting the championship takes a great deal of which will present new challenges to of the local community’s resources. The the top 70 players of the world. After the tournament relies on approximately 2,000 success of the 2012 event, we knew that we volunteers throughout the installation and would be interested in hosting this again. teardown of the event. The teardown takes When we received the inquiry a couple of nearly 45 days after the event has concluded. years ago from the WGA, we jumped at the opportunity. Crooked Stick’s members are incredibly supportive and volunteer throughout the “This will be the 10th national or event. They also willingly sacrifice 10 days

of playing on their immaculate course while the tournament is underway. The members and community’s support does not go unappreciated by the players or the WGA leadership and associates. WGA Senior Vice President Vince Pellegrino elaborated on the WGA’s appreciation for the city, county and club’s support and use of their resources, so that the WGA can conduct a world-class golf championship. “We had such a tremendous event here at Crooked Stick in 2012,” Pellegrino said. “The City of Carmel and Hamilton County officials were extremely supportive in 2012 and continue to be supportive leading up to this championship for 2016. The tournament was so successful with the regards to the amount of money that was raised for the Evans Scholar Foundation. “Our spectators and our corporate partners get to come out and watch some incredible golf, but at the end of the day, we can all feel great that the proceeds benefit the Evans Scholars. As an Evans Scholar myself, I couldn’t be more proud of the work that the organization is doing to support hardworking caddies. “The community itself is so supportive, whether with volunteerism, ticket buyers or corporate hospitality. Everybody steps up and, in return, gets to see some of the best players in the game. It was a natural for us to want to come back here to Carmel and to Crooked Stick, one of the premiere courses in the country and Pete Dye’s masterpiece.”

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There are over sixty-five co-working spaces The hope is to have strong layers of experience throughout the state of Indiana, with additional levels so that younger organizations will be locations announced almost weekly in the news. mentored by the more established ones. Their mission is to create more of an ecosystem for a In speaking with nonprofits who are members diverse population of organizations. of these co-working spaces, they do not don’t get as much out of the fellowship and There are only a handful of nonprofit-focused collaboration as the members of for-profit co-working spaces across the country. businesses. Steven Shattuck of Bloomerang, a SaaS (software as a service) platform for “Indiana is one of seven states nationwide nonprofits, felt there was opportunity for a without a nonprofit trade association. We’re co-working space for nonprofits to reap the in desperate need of a place that encourages benefits of working in close quarters. collaboration and training among the sector and Launch Cause is a great step in that direction,” “There are few people to talk to about putting states Zionsville resident and Brackets for your Board together and how are you attracting Good Executive Director and Co-Founder donors,” states Shattuck of a few of the Matt McIntyre. “It’s a big gap in our state’s challenges that nonprofit startups face. philanthropic sector and Brackets For Good is happy to play a small part supporting it too.” Launch Cause is located on the 2nd floor of the Bloomerang building at Fort Ben. Built for Creating a Nonprofit Association is a dream of company expansion, the 2nd floor was vacant Shattuck and McIntyre. until Shattuck proposed his own startup, a co-working space for nonprofits, which are the “Overhead grants”are a dirty word in the clients that Bloomerang serves. nonprofit sector. By providing a shared space to work from, with other like-minded people After negotiating the details and the build-out, around, there’s a built-in supportive network of Launch Cause became a reality. They will cap people who speak the same language and deal their membership at seventy-five nonprofit with the same issues. organizations. The build out includes 14 private offices and 22 cubicles. Prepared for “It’s no different than the reason why mid-to long-term commitments, the Launch co-working spaces have been created by Cause space is attractive to multiple stages of programmers,” says Shattuck. “Nonprofits atZionsville.com / AUGUST 2016 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 37

are a group of individuals whose company structure is different than that of a for-profit business model, therefore the conversations are different.” There are many nonprofits located downtown Indianapolis and word is spreading among these that Launch Cause may be a fun second location closer to home, especially when not lobbying. “If someone works from home or even downtown and wants to meet a major donor for a meeting or hold a Board meeting, we are an ideal location,” shares Shattuck. Membership isn’t required for booking an event space or a meeting. “Wouldn’t it be great if Launch Cause evolved to have legs of its own, so that when Boomerang outgrows their space on the lower level and needs to take over this floor, Launch Cause will be able to make it on its own as a stand alone co-working space?” asks Shattuck. Is there any reason to believe that it won’t? For more information, please visit launchcause.org. Kara Kavensky Reibel is a lead writer for the TownePost Network. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter: @karareibel and karareibel.com.

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