Meet the Owner

Owner and founder of MEG & Associates, Meg Gates Osborne, is passionate about life and executing successful events for her clients. Born and raised in Columbia City, IN, Meg has been exposed to events all her life. She studied Physical Education with an emphasis in aquatics coaching at Indiana University. Meg fell in love with event planning back in the ‘80’s with IU Foundation and Little 500. She has a background in sales, teaching (high school), and over 35 years of swim coaching. In 2008, she launched MEG & Associates: events, promotions, marketing & fundraising. She “Connects the Dots” for people. MEG has built a wonderful group of clients and has raised over $20 million dollars for organizations throughout Indianapolis. She currently resides in Carmel with her husband, Brad Osborne and golden retrievers, Bill and Emily. 

Meg has always been actively involved in her community. Some of her community and volunteer involvement include: 

· Carmel Arts Council – (2012 – present) 

· 500 Festival Associates – (1984 – present) 

• Board of Directors (1989 – 1995) 
• 500 Festival Kids’ Day and Chase Rookie Run – (1985– 1995)
• Project Management, Event Planning, Media, and Volunteers Membership Development and Speakers Bureau 

· Child Advocates Board of Directors - (1995 - 2000) Board of Directors 

• “A Child’s Voice Award” – 1998 

· Culver Summer School Alumni Association – (1977 - present) 

· Heritage Christian School 

• PTF Board – Vice President – Fundraising (1996 - 1997) 
• Heritage Christian School Endowment Campaign Chairman – (1999 and 2002) 

· Indiana University 

• Alumni Association Board (1998 - 2001) Indiana University Foundation Board of Associates – (1988 - 1997) 
• Indiana University Foundation Endowment Campaign – (1998) 
• Indiana University Women’s Colloquium – (2004 to present) 
• “I” Women’s Award – 25-year Varsity Athlete (2002) 

· Indianapolis Register Magazine – (1996) Chosen one of five “Top Fundraisers in Indy” article 

· Kappa Alpha Theta 

• Indiana University – (1980 – present) 
• Indianapolis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta – (1984 – present) 
• Kappa Alpha Theta Santa’s House Chairman – (1987) 
• “CASAS for Kids” - Co-Founder/Chairman – (1996 - 1997) 
• “CASPER” advertising award – Indianapolis Most Creative Fundraiser – (1996) 
• Kappa Alpha Theta – Indianapolis Alumni Chapter President – 2 years – (1997 - 1999) 

· Komen Indianapolis “Race for the Cure” Breast Cancer – (2003 – present) 

· National Cancer March – (1999) Local Chairman 

· NCAA – Final Four Hosting Team – (1991) Hosting Team Member 

· Sullivan Awards – (1986 - 1990) Athlete Host Committee 

· USA Swimming 2000 Olympic Trials Volunteer