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and I want you to be happy.’”

what keeps her coming back.

Sometimes an idea is so simple in concept, but makes a huge impact. The idea of making people’s lives brighter by handdelivering flower arrangements is the driving motivation behind Random Acts of Flowers, which opened a location in South Broad Ripple in mid-October.

Random Acts of Flowers is a non-profit organization that recycles used bouquets and delivers them to hospitals and nursing homes across the country. Started in Knoxville, Tenn., in 2008, this simple idea of delivering flowers to people in need has expanded to multiple cities, including Indianapolis.

Random Acts of Flowers makes a conscious effort to create as little waste as possible. All flowers and vases are donated, taken apart and turned into fresh arrangements that will then be delivered to those recovering in local hospitals and nursing homes. Potter said arrangements typically last from three to five days.

Anything that can’t be used is composted.

“I want to make people smile,” she said.

Besides making people happy, a 2009 Kansas State University study showed that hospital patients with flowers in their rooms stayed in the hospital for shorter periods than those without flowers, and they experienced less pain.

Lindsay Potter, program manager at the newly opened Indianapolis location at 1057 E 54th St., is excited to bring this spirit of giving to Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Random Acts of Flowers location operates with a small staff, and the majority of help comes from volunteers.

Potter said she loves the positive impact the organization has on the volunteers.

Shelves at the Indianapolis location are full of vases of various sizes (all donated or saved from donated arrangements), a walkin refrigerator is bursting with previously sorted flowers, and trashcans are filled to the top with compostable material.

Nothing goes to waste.

Volunteers take apart donated flowers, clean vases and create the new arrangements that will be delivered the same day.

For many people, Potter explained, the flowers they receive from Random Acts of Flowers are the first flowers they have ever received.

“It’s not a doctor or a nurse,” she explained.

It’s someone taking time out of their day to let that person know they care about them. It’s about the interaction and the connection made.”

Random Acts of Flowers delivers to Indianapolis-area hospitals, including Eskenazi Hospital, St. Vincent Health, Indiana University Health and Methodist “I’ve always made arrangements for friends,” Hospital at least once a month. It also delivers to nearby nursing homes about said Judy Bracken, who volunteers every once every six months.

Thursday. “I love what Random Acts of Flowers stands for. I love helping people.”

“Here’s something you can do that feels For more information on how to apply good, where you can say to someone, ‘I live Vicky Nasteva, also a volunteer, said she to become a volunteer, check out www. in your community and I care about you randomactsofflowers.org. enjoys the personal connection, and it is 6 / BROAD RIPPLE MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2016 / atBRip.com

DR. DOUGLAS ZIPES, RENOWNED CARDIOLOGIST Writer / Leia Barker Photography provided

The Jewish Community Center wrapped up its 18th annual Ann Katz Book and Arts week celebrating, among other authors, Dr. Doug Zipes. Zipes is best known as a world-class cardiologist. He graduated from Dartmouth College, Harvard Medical School and Duke University Medical Center. He’s published 16 textbooks and more than 800 medical articles, and he also writes a health column for the Saturday Evening Post.

On the 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, during which Jews were attacked in Nazi Germany,

Rabbi Dennis Sasso introduced Zipes.

Sasso lauded his many credentials and accomplishments, to which Zipes said, “That sounded like an obituary.”

Zipes is a storyteller at heart, and with the support of his wife, Joan, has written three novels. His latest, “Not Just a Game,” focuses on actual events with a fictional cast woven throughout.

“My first two novels are all fiction,” Zipes says. “For ‘Not Just a Game,’ I took facts and changed those things for the story.”

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challenges in the shadow of Hitler and a rebirth of Nazism. It begins in the dark days of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, carries through to the 1972 Munich Olympics, and climaxes at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. In the official synopsis, it is 1936 and track star Dietrich Becker trains for the Berlin Olympics. Supported by his wife and an unknown benefactor, Dietrich is hiding a dangerous secret: he is Jewish.

But when he unexpectedly loses to the legendary Jesse Owens, a humiliated Dietrich crumbles under overwhelming pressure and makes a decision that changes everything.

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Zipes takes his readers on a wellresearched, thought-provoking, historical-fiction journey. The theme throughout the book is that Nazism is still prevalent today.

“This is sad but true,” he said. “Even in the aftermath of the election results, swastikas were painted on buildings in Philadelphia.”

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“I love my dad and am so proud of him for all that he has done to make a difference in the world,” shares daughter Debbie Zipes, President of Indiana Afterschool Network. “He invented a type of pacemaker that has saved countless lives and has been engaged in a years-long battle to increase awareness about the risks of Taser to cause cardiac arrest. And during all of his work around the world, he always makes time for his children and grandchildren.”

Dr. Zipes will be discussing one of his other novels, “Ripples In Opperman's Pond,” at the December 26 meeting of the JCC book club.

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Long keeps this photo of himself as Buddy Walker from the movie Hoosiers with fellow actor Dennis Hopper.

Writer / Suzanne Huntzinger Photographer / Brian Brosmer

After a brief time out to talk strategy, Jimmy Chitwood and the rest of the Hickory Huskers basketball players return to the court to play out the final seconds of the state championship game against South Bend Central. Chitwood sneaks past the guard to advance for his final shot. He jumps, he scores, and Hickory wins 42-40 over South Bend.

Southwestern College. He said the smaller college experience gave him plenty of court time and some unforgettable games.

“The coach let us play Division One schools,” he said. “We played schools including Oklahoma, Texas, and BYU in what they called ham and egg games, and learned so much. I wouldn’t trade that experience for the world.”

After college, Long returned to the basketball mecca that is the Hoosier state, The final scene in the movie “Hoosiers” still and that’s where our discussion returned. makes my pulse race 30 years after I first saw As we continued rehashing memories of it. Countless real-life Hoosiers are reliving the our alma mater, Long and I recall how the glory, too, at various parties around the state Trojans took their hoops very seriously and celebrating the movie’s release, 30 years ago. often progressed far in the tourney. But then again, the entire Hoosier state took hoops I caught up with Brad Long, who played very seriously.

Buddy Walker, to relive some of the hoops action.

Long said, “The movie came along during Not surprisingly, Long has remained in Indiana, not far from where he grew up. A fellow Center Grove High School alumnus, Long grew up in the Center Grove area and played basketball for the Trojans.

“It was an honor to play for the team. I miss the old gym. It was such a fun place to play,” Long recalled.

Long left Center Grove and headed west to another basketball-loving state, Kansas, to play for the Moundbuilders of

the perfect era. In the ‘80s, fans packed arenas for high school games, college and pro games.”

Indiana basketball fans were uniquely loyal to the sport, largely thanks to a single-class basketball system in which any school, no matter how big or small, had a chance to win the state championship.

Long confessed, “My heart wishes Indiana would go back to that single-class system.

Seeing old gyms packed like the ones in the movie really makes you miss it.”

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To add to the enthusiasm, the popularity of Bobby Knight’s Hoosiers was at an all-time high with stars like Landon Turner, Ted Kitchell, Uwe Blab, and, of course, Steve Alford. The team had such a following that many folks couldn’t wait to tune in to Channel 4 for the IU game, kicked off

by Rosemary Clooney and her rendition of the Indiana Fight Song. Even my mom watched it with us, claiming she was an obligatory fan, only because she was paying the school tuition.

“Hoosiers” writer Angelo Pizzo and director David Anspaugh found that Indiana provided the perfect fan base and ideal film location. But getting the project off the ground was no slam-dunk. Starting with just a $6 million budget, they had to think creatively to make it happen. The filmmakers put out a callout asking for basketball players high school age up to 24 to audition for the movie. Long says he didn’t notice the callout, but his friends saw and urged him to try out.

“I told them I wasn’t going to do it. I was 23 at the time, just graduated from college, started my first job, and I was engaged to be married.”

But his friends persisted, and he tried out. He didn’t read for a specific part, but was delighted to be offered the part of Buddy Walker.

The casting process was unique, Long recalled.

“Usually in a film like this, they pick actors who they hope might be able to play a little basketball,” he said. “This time, they wanted players with some skills and hoped they could teach them to act.”

It’s a strategy that worked out, Long said, “Because the game scenes were not staged. We were actually playing ball.”

But the magic of “Hoosiers” will continue to endure for years to come, and Long said there’s one special element in the film that made it happen.

“Redemption. It’s a theme that’s entwined throughout the movie,” he explained. “It’s not just about winning the game at the end.

It’s about the team’s redemption, Shooter

Flatch’s redemption, and the coach’s redemption. Anyone can identify with that no matter what the era.”

Long has his own message to audiences when he speaks.

“Find your passion in life and pursue it. If you do, you’ll go far.”

As for learning acting skills, Long said he learned a little secret from leading actor Gene Hackman.

“He was great. He taught me that the art of acting is not to act; it’s to just be yourself.”

The busy filming schedule had Long jumping between locations in Knightstown, New Richmond, Nineveh, St. Philip Neri School, and, of course, Hinkle Fieldhouse. Unfortunately, the busy filming schedule required long and his fiancée to move their wedding date from November to December 1985. This gave Long a much different experience than most 23-year-olds, fresh out of college.

In a world of change, our focus is steadfast.

“You just get through it, and do what you have to do.”

Thirty years later, Long is still reliving the glory as he makes his rounds doing motivational speaking.

“I’m so blessed to have the opportunity to share my experience with others,” he said. “I’m truly humbled by the success the movie has attained. I give all the credit to the writer and director for making such an inspiring film.”

But inspiring a new era and new generation isn’t easy. Especially today, when teens spend so much time on digital technology, play numerous sports, and their attention is drawn elsewhere.

“Basketball used to be a big deal. Now it’s not as revered. It takes the crowd out of it when there are so many other things to do,” Long explained.

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The heartfelt joy of the holiday season takes the stage in style at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre as Santa and his friends celebrate the 24th annual production of “A Beef & Boards Christmas,” which opened November 25.

“I am giddy when November rolls around and we start rehearsals,” said Deb Wims, who co-hosts the show with Kenny Shepard.

“Sometimes I have to take a moment to appreciate how lucky I am to have the opportunity to do this every year!”

Shepard, a Fishers resident, has been a part of the show since 1994. Wims joined the cast two years later. This is a particularly sentimental year for Wims, who is co-hosting the show with Shepard one last time before moving out-of-state with her family.

“I was hired in 1996 as one of the dancers, ”Wims exclaimed. “I was

thrilled. I hadn’t done a Christmas show in several years and, being crazy about Christmas, I couldn't wait. I loved that it was a revue/ variety style show, filled with classic Christmas songs that I’d been singing since I was a kid. It was right up my alley.”

Since then, she’s taken just three years off when she had her children. Together, she and Kenny have played everything from romantic partners to rag dolls.

“I will miss my friends, especially Kenny Shepard, the most,” she said. “Sharing the stage with him year after year makes this show so special. He is so dear to me. The combination of us together on the stage makes it magical.”

“Plain and simple, Deb is the heart of Beef & Boards, especially the Christmas show,” Shepard said. “Deb and I know each other so well, and especially in the Christmas show, we can pick up where the other leaves off.”

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The Beef & Boards Orchestra, led by musical director Kristy Templet, has its own time in the spotlight as it is featured onstage, playing throughout the production.

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GEIST'S NEWEST PACER THADDEUS YOUNG

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It’s hard to believe the laid back, almost shy Thaddeus Young that I sat down with one day after practice is actually the aggressive 6’8”power forward for the Indiana Pacers, and not only is he new to the team, he is also our new neighbor here in Geist.

“A realtor took us all over,” says Thaddeus, who moved here in June. “But we just kept coming back to the house on Geist —we just love it!”

While he was born in warm New Orleans, his career has taken him to teams based in colder locations, such as the Philadelphia 76ers from 2007 to 2014, Minnesota Timberwolves in 2014 and 2015 and, most recently, the Brooklyn Nets in 2015 and 2016.

“Brooklyn was tough, “ says Thaddeus, shaking his head. “There was so much to do all around you, but it seems like it takes two to three hours to get anywhere.”

At first he feared it may be too far from downtown, but soon learned it is not a bad commute, and a few fellow teammates also enjoy their homes on Geist.

His wife, Shekinah, has been by his side all the way. The couple met in high school in Memphis, where she is the founder and owner of a successful beauty shop/blow out bar. They have two young boys, and Thaddeus says he enjoys his downtime with his family.

“What I enjoy is just looking out at the water,” laughs Thaddeus. “I don’t like going out there when it gets a little cold.”

“I’m a pretty simple guy,” laughs Thaddeus.

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Thaddeus says his favorite dinner is pasta and he prefers a drink now and then, but not really wine or beer.

“My dad used to say beer is an acquired taste, and for some reason, at 28 years old, I still haven’t acquired the taste for beer,” laughs Thaddeus.

He has, however, acquired a taste for lakeside living, and now he and his family are enjoying their new home on Geist reservoir.

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“It became evident that if we wanted to experience growth as a company, relocation was required,” states founder and CEO Anderson Schoenrock. “The economic benefits to our company and to our employees were worth moving to Central Indiana.”

At the time MemoryVentures relocated to Indiana, it had just been named the eighth fastest growing company in Los Angeles.

Not only has MemoryVentures relocated to Indiana with existing employees, it has nearly doubled its workforce to a total of 54, with plans for additional hires.

Preserving and converting outdated media is a dominant segment of MemoryVentures’ business. Its conversion method is built upon a proprietary technology platform. So, at heart, it is a hightech company.

“Through this platform we deliver an exceptional customer experience in a very personalized manner while maintaining the flexibility and scalability required to sustain hyper growth,” Schoenrock says.

MemoryVentures understands the responsibility of caring for one-of-a-kind family treasures. From the moment a package enters its facility, the contents are constantly monitored by video.

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The MemoryVentures office is filled with reel-to-reel tapes, slides, negatives, VHS tapes and other outdated media storage options.

While its website serves as the main portal for the business, MemoryVentures welcomes walk-in customers who can see for themselves how their precious memories will be handled, from the time the package enters the door until returned with a USB thumb drive containing their treasured memories (or any other product the customer ordered).

“We take special care of the memories that each family is wishing to preserve,” says Director of Sales Danny Lopez.

“Please come by, we are located just a few doors down from the Indy Premier club soccer indoor facility in Fishers,” Lopez says.

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INDY ELEVEN'S WINNING STRATEGY Writer / Kara Kavensky Photography provided

What a run. What a game. What a team.

The Indy Eleven wrapped up its third season by remaining unbeaten at home and making it to the championship game, where they lost on penalty kicks to their North American Soccer League rival, the New York Cosmos. Within three short years, the Indy Eleven has accomplished what seemed nearly impossible, but team owner Ersal Ozdemir is used to achieving the impossible.

“Growing up in Turkey, soccer is more than a sport, it is part of the culture,” explained

Ozdemir, CEO of Keystone Group LLC. “Like in so many other countries around the world, in Turkey you are kicking a soccer ball as soon as you can walk, and you are outside playing soccer until the sun goes down – and maybe even later. That’s how my passion for soccer developed, and I brought that with me when I arrived in Indiana to attend Purdue University, where I continued to play on the school’s club team.”

Ozdemir’s quest to bring professional soccer to Indianapolis began as a grassroots effort. He was relentless in his marketing efforts to the soccer moms and millennials.

With so many area youth playing the sport, and with soccer’s increasing popularity across the U.S., Ozdemir knew

Indianapolis was ripe for a team.

“With a world-class city, sports and entertainment are part of the package,” says Indy Eleven President Jeff Belskus. Belskus spent most of his professional career with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, so he knows a thing or two about sporting events in our city. Ozdemir pulled Belskus from early retirement in January of 2016 to lead the Indy Eleven.

“I’ve been in the Indianapolis area for almost 20 years and have seen it become the best city in the country in regards to using sports as a cultural and economic driver,” Ozdemir says. At the same time, Indianapolis is becoming more globally-

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focused and diverse, with all of these factors making soccer a natural fit.”

He continues, “The idea to bring soccer back to Indianapolis at the professional level was something I wanted to do for the city for a while, but I also know there were several factors that had to fall into place to make it something that would last. The passion with which the community and our supporters have embraced Indy Eleven in such a short amount of time gives me hope and proves that the club has done a lot of things the right way and will be around for generations to enjoy.”

With the state legislature heading into a budget year, it’s a safe bet the Indy Eleven will have a strong presence in the statehouse as they push for the necessary legislation to build their own stadium southwest of Lucas Oil. “Mike Carroll Stadium is less than ideal for us because of its age and temporary nature,” says Belskus. “To continue our trend of improving fan experience, we feel it’s vital to have a high quality venue.

Mayor Joe Hogsett with Indy Eleven Owner, Ersal Ozdemir

“The new stadium could be built in Carmel or Fishers, but the vision is for Indianapolis. The excitement and support we have witnessed only continues to grow.”

“The games are fun; there’s a bit of nostalgia in attending them. Perhaps it feels like college in a way, but with beer,” says Tony Bonacuse, Senior Vice President of Insurance Management Group, Indy Eleven season-ticket holder and close friend to Ozdemir. “The games are fun, family events, and the quality of the play has improved dramatically this year.”

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Ozdemir is very visible at games. Hours before games begin, he is commonly found walking through the tailgating parties, where the fans adore him. Selfies, high-fives, fist bumps — Ozdemir is accessible. He will disappear near the end of the games to greet attendees as they leave the stadium.

“Ersal is very hands-on and enjoys connecting with the Indy Eleven fan base,” says Bonacuse. “Ersal is so passionate about soccer, and loves being around others that enjoy the game as much as he does.”

On a scale of 1 to 10, this team goes to Eleven.

For tickets and to shop Indy Eleven apparel, please visit IndyEleven.com.

Kara Kavensky, a freelance writer and storyteller. Follow her: Karakavensky.com; Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @karakavensky.

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BOBBY COOPER Turns His Passion for Beauty Into One of the Top Salons in the Country

Writer / Kara Kavensky Photographer / Brian Brosmer

His parents cultivated his love of art and enrolled him in art classes.

Bobby Cooper is arguably one of the top stylists in the Midwest, and certainly the most well-known in Indianapolis. His salon, which bears his name, is consistently one of the best in the city and nation, and is regularly featured in Salon Today Magazine as one of the Top 200 Salons in North America.

"I was told by my parents that I would be a famous artist. I believed it," shares Bobby.

"I took art lessons from age 6 to 16 and am grateful they were so supportive.”

“When Bobby was 5 or 6, it was clear he was tremendously talented so I found an art teacher to work with him,” shares his father

“I chose a type of art that creates something beautiful.

It's all about the visualization.”

Bobby grew up in Beech Grove on the Southside of Indianapolis. His mom was a hairdresser while his father was in college, but had stopped doing hair by the time Bobby and his sister were born. As a child, Bobby was encouraged to pursue art.

Tom, who is very proud of his son. “But she thought he was too young for formal instruction until I shared a few examples of his work, and her reaction was, ‘Have him here at 10 a.m. on Saturday.’”

When he was in eighth grade, Bobby did

his older sister's hair for proms, dances and special occasions. Her friends wanted him to do their hair as well.

"I also did my mom's hair," says Bobby.

A vocational program came to his high school and Bobby signed up for beauty school the summer before his senior year.

During the summer following graduation, Bobby completed his training and came to Broad Ripple to find the best salon.

“Bobby wasn’t meant for traditional college, which required me speaking with his guidance counselor to explain how talented he is with hair and make-up,” adds Tom. “He always knew what he wanted to do. And everything Bobby focuses upon, he strives to be the best at it. The guidance counselor became a client of his.”

Bobby opened the Bobby Cooper Salon with his business partner, Sarah, almost 10 years ago.

At the age of 40, Bobby is still channeling his artistic talent into hair, fulfilling the prophecy spoken by his parents, for his

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salon has the most sought-after chairs in the city.

“I am all about creating something beautiful,” explains Bobby of his art. Makeup is also in Bobby's skill set. “I chose a type of art that creates something beautiful. It's all about the visualization.” Crediting his artistic eye for knowing what color is needed in someone's hair, Bobby says, "I have hired stylists on the spot when they’ve shared with me that they are an artist.”

Not everyone has the eye for color and potential when it comes to creating beautiful hairstyles and makeup, which is why Bobby is attracted to the intuitive nature that most artists possess.

"I can't teach someone how to see something, but I can teach them how to get there,” he says. “I can't stand behind someone and tell them what the client needs, and will hire someone with an eye for seeing this. They can be taught how to get there. They know what they see."

Long-time client Betsy Blankenbaker says, “I like every stylist in the salon. What I love is that when I can come in, I don't care who I am scheduled with. All are amazing and I trust my hair will look incredible, regardless of who’s chair I am in.”

Many of Bobby's clients are now with other stylists in his salon.

“But they are here,” says Bobby.

located in the Midwest, specifically in Indianapolis, was quite an accomplishment.

“Our original design was ‘rock it out,’ and everything was black including a black ceiling and floors. It was cool and great for the time,” states Bobby. “Now things are different, and it is time to focus on a more organic, natural, yet still beautiful aesthetic. We are a little shinier than mid-century modern.”

The moss wall that greets guests upon entering came via inspiration from the Design District in Miami. The moss was shipped north from Miami in large tiles and applied to the wall. The lighting is one of the most thoughtfully crafted elements to the salon, with illumination at all angles.

That is why he has been training people over the past decade. Bobby developed a training system for new stylists, facilitating their success through replication and establishing a solid, team-building culture around his vision. The Bobby Cooper Salon has fourteen chairs, all of which are filled regularly.

“Natural light is real and flattering, and allows for our stylists to create and view Two years ago, Bobby and Sarah decided the color they implement,” says Bobby, their surroundings needed to reflect who wanted the new design to be earthy their culture more acutely, which meant and warm, and everyone to look good at remodeling the salon. Having the interior of every angle, bringing in as much outdoor their newly-remodeled salon featured in the light as possible.

2016 Luxury edition of Salon Today was a huge accolade. Luxury salons are normally As Bobby’s career has evolved, so has his found elsewhere, but to be a featured salon vision for the future, which includes a

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recently opened salon in Naples, Florida.

“I’ve been asked consistently over the years to open something for our clients who are concentrated in Naples, so we have conceded and are very excited about the possibilities and growth in that area,” states Bobby, who will be traveling there periodically for his clients.

“Naples was the next natural market for us to move into because of the relationships and small client base we have there,” shares Sarah. “We found a way to test a new market at a low cost of entry. We love the feel there and are looking forward to cultivating its growth.”

The stylists at the Bobby Cooper Salon are professional, holding to a high standard that is as natural as it is expected.

“Opulent, beautiful and natural is how I like hair to be,” he says, “and we designed the salon to emulate those characteristics.”

For more information, please visit BobbyCooperSalon.com and follow on Instagram.

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Matt Hall to the post.

“Matt Hall has been a welcome addition to the administration staff,” Hogsett says. “More importantly however, the fact that the county went so long without a Veterans Service Officer means that he has had to work hard to establish a vision and direction for our advocacy and outreach within the community. In that capacity, he has been invaluable, and Marion County veterans are lucky to have him.”

Hall not only serves as the Veteran Service Officer for Marion County, he is the Mayor’s representative on the Action Council for Veterans.

Hall currently serves with the U.S. Army Reserve. He enlisted in the Army, with his parents' permission, at the age of 17. Preferring to stay within the Army’s tactical training versus the strategic level, Hall became an infantry officer. Deployed to Afghanistan during 2006 and 2007, Hall served as an embedded tactical trainer with Afghan soldiers. In that capacity, Hall worked with a Special Forces unit, which, among other duties, brought in individuals to embed with Afghans. Hall met with locals and trained them as a militia.

His second deployment to Afghanistan was during 2009 and 2010 after joining the Indiana National Guard. This time he served as an Infantry Company Commander guarding three bases in Kabul.

Hall met his wife, Carolyn, a lawyer from Indianapolis, while on leave in 2007. Not long after they married, Hall was deployed. After

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Navigating the waters with Veterans Affairs can be a daunting task.

The role of the Veteran Service Officer is to assist, educate and advocate on behalf of veterans.

Not only is Hall helping veterans with benefits available to them right now, he is working with the City of Indianapolis administration to expand those benefits to include free parking and bus passes.

“We are working on a cooperative effort to help with veteran homelessness as well,” he adds. “We touch every facet of society: male, female, rich, poor, gay, straight, and every race. All are treated with the same dignity and respect they deserve.”

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