Events

Note:  Additional information will be forthcoming regarding meeting location and speaker.

Cade Lambert has served as Head of School at Des Moines Christian School (DMC) in Urbandale, IA, since 2016. He previously served as Head of School at New Life Academy in Minnesota. His education experience also includes serving as Elementary Principal at DMC and as a public school classroom teacher. 

He is passionate about strategically leading organizations in a way that maximizes resources, builds capacity, creates community, and closes the achievement/potential gap. Over his tenure as a school head, he has been involved in four separate capital campaigns. He has led his schools through the strategic planning process and strategic execution. At Des Moines Christian, he is responsible for a $14 million operating budget, more than 1400 students, and more than 280 full and part-time staff. 

In addition to his formal work, Cade currently serves on the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA)  Executive Committee. He has served on the Presidential Advisory Team for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), as a mentor for ACSI’s Leadership U head of school development program, and as Board Chair of the Iowa Association of Christian Schools. Cade holds degrees from the University of Northwestern (St. Paul), where he serves on the Board of Trustees, and Iowa State University in Elementary Education (BS) and Educational Leadership and Administration (M.Ed.), respectively. He and his wife, Jennifer, live with their four children in Urbandale. 

Greg Edwards, President and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau (GDMCVB), has been named Chair of the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Board of Directors. This prestigious, international role puts Edwards at the organization's helm for one year.  During his time as Chair, Edwards will oversee strategic planning, the direction of DMAI, and the organization’s efforts to advocate for tourism worldwide. 

Edwards has been with the GDMCVB for 12 years. He also oversees the Des Moines Area Sports Commission (DMASC), under the GDMCVB umbrella since 2006. He has led convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois, Kansas, and Iowa. Edwards has received many awards, from Manager of the Year with Marriott Hotels to being recognized by industry peers at the Upper Midwest Convention and Visitors Bureau 2000 Conference with the Individual Professionalism Award.  He currently serves on numerous boards including the: Greater Des Moines Partnership, Iowa Destination Marketing Alliance, Travel Federation of Iowa, and Susan G. Komen Iowa.

DMAI is the world’s largest and most reliable resource for official destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and CVBs. It is dedicated to improving the effectiveness of more than 3,500 professionals from 600 destination marketing organizations in more than 20 countries. DMAI provides members—professionals, industry partners, students & educators—the most cutting-edge educational resources, networking opportunities, and marketing benefits worldwide.

2024-25 District Governor - Dave Cook

Dr. Andy Nish currently serves as the Medical Director of John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines and is passionate about teaching the community how lifestyle changes can improve the health and health span of all individuals.

Sam Summers Bio

Sam Summers was hooked on promoting concerts by 10 years old and gained valuable experience working with bands through high school and college.  Today, Sam’s vision and industry connections and superb team provide Iowa live music lovers the greatest choice of options at Hinterland – a top 10 national music festival; the Vibrant Music Hall and Live Nation; Wooly’s; the Capitol Theater (Davenport); and now the historic remodeled Val Air Ballroom.

STATE OF REAL ESTATE
Panel Discussion moderated by Kevin Crowley

Panelists:

• Tom Hudson NAI - Iowa Realty Commercial
• Adam Kaduce - President of R&R Realty Group
• Phil Hodgin - RDG Planning & Architecture
• Ryan Newton - Commercial Lender SSB

DMAM's annual auction raises funds for winter clothing for Capitol View Elementary School students.  Over the past four years, auction funds have provided north of $30,000 worth of coats, hats, gloves, undergarments, and snow boots in a fun, fast-paced atmosphere!  

We can't wait to see what happens this year!

The DMAM Santa Program is a tradition of DMAM Rotary! Santa, with the help of elves, presents gag gifts to members who "deserve" recognition. It's all in fun!!

Note:  Though Santa will be in attendance, this program is for adults and doesn't cater to children.