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![]() Panel Discussion on Cystic Fibrosis
Panel Discussion Participants:
Melodee Pomerantz is the Executive Director of Cystic Fibrosis Iowa Chapter she utilizes her strong ties to the community to maximize fundraising potential. She works with the community and volunteers, to raise funds to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Prior to coming to CFF she owned her own event planning and marketing company, Pomerantz Events. She was responsible for décor for the Senior Open, ground breaking and building opening for many of the major insurance companies, and signature events that exist today such as Jazz, Jewells, and Jeans and Passport to Prosperity.
Oct 12, 2018 7:00 AM
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![]() Candidate for CongressCindy Axne is an Iowan, a small business owner, parent and community activist – and now a candidate for Congress from Iowa’s 3rd District. A fifth-generation Iowan, Cindy grew up in a tight-knit family on the south side of Des Moines. Cindy’s childhood included weekends and summers spent on her maternal grandparents’ farm in Warren County, 4-H activities, and playing 6-on-6 basketball for the Valley High Tigers. Her parents raised Cindy and her sisters to speak their minds and not be afraid to take on tough fights – even when it was uncomfortable. That is the principle that has defined Cindy’s adult life – from working to keep state government accountable to the people it serves, to advocating for all-day kindergarten for every child in West Des Moines and fighting to stop a local government plan to use state park land and private property to build an unnecessary new road. Following her graduation from the University of Iowa, Cindy worked in strategic planning and leadership development for the Tribune Company in Chicago and earned an MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. She and her husband John later moved to Wisconsin, where they started their small business. When their sons were 3 and 1, Cindy and John moved back to Iowa to raise their family in her home town. In 2007, when her older son started kindergarten, Cindy learned that full-day kindergarten was not available to every child in West Des Moines public schools, with eligibility determined by a lottery. Cindy was outraged at the inequity of the system and concerned that students were being shortchanged. She spent the following academic year advocating and negotiating with principals, the school board and the superintendent. After nearly a year, her efforts paid off and full-day kindergarten was made available to all students in the district. From 2005 to 2014, Cindy worked for the State of Iowa, helping over twenty different state agencies deliver government services more effectively and efficiently for taxpayers. Since then, she has focused on growing the digital design firm she runs with her husband John. Cindy is active in her church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and serves as a mentor with the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at the University of Iowa. She lives in West Des Moines with John and their teenage sons, Gunnar and Rafe.
Oct 19, 2018 7:00 AM
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![]() Habitat for Humanity's First Volunteer
Clive Rainey joined Habitat for Humanity International on April 1, 1977, soon after the organization was formed, becoming the first HFHI volunteer. Rainey brought the concept of “sweat equity” to Habitat after learning of a housing development in Ohio where homeowners contributed labor in lieu of a down payment. In the summer of 1978, Rainey was sent to Immokalee, Fla. to assist that fledgling affiliate in setting up its family selection process. One year later, he went to Kinshasa, Zaire, and began three years of work there. After Idi Amin, the infamous dictator of Uganda, was overthrown, Rainey felt compelled to take the skills he had learned in Zaire and apply them to the effort to rebuild Uganda. In September 1983, having successfully launched the work in Uganda, Rainey returned to Americus and became Habitat’s first Africa area director. In 1992, he participated in a brainstorming session that gave birth to the Sumter County Initiative to solve the problem of substandard houses in Habitat’s home county no later than September of the year 2000. Rainey was given the role of fundraising coordinator. Anticipating that more communities would want to replicate the success of SCI, Rainey recommended that HFHI launch a challenge to affiliates and their communities to eliminate or significantly reduce substandard housing within a 20-year period. Habitat for Humanity’s 21st Century Challenge was officially launched March 1, 1999, with Rainey as its director. Although retired from full-time employment, Rainey continues to travel the world sharing the Habitat story and influencing supporters to build more decent, simple, affordable homes for people who desperately need them.
Oct 26, 2018 7:00 AM
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Drake University's New Basketball CoachDARIAN DeVRIES Drake University's men's head backetball coach Darian DeVries is a veteran coach with experience in the BIG EAST and Missouri Valley Conferences, DeVries was previously an assistant coach at Creighton University for 17 years and spent 20 total seasons on staff with the Bluejays. During that span, he helped guide the Bluejays to 19 postseason appearances and 12 NCAA Tournament berths.
Nov 02, 2018 7:00 AM
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![]() Post Election ReviewChristopher Larimer
Chris Larimer is Professor of Political Science at the University of Northern Iowa. His research focuses on state politics, public policy, and political behavior. He is the solo author of the book, Gubernatorial Stability in Iowa: A Stranglehold on Power, as well as the co-author of two other books, The Public Policy Theory Primer and The Public Administration Theory Primer. Chris has authored or co-authored several articles that have appeared in political science journals. His co-authored research on social pressure and voter turnout has been discussed in several media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, PBS News Hour, and The Atlantic. Chris is a past President of the Iowa Association of Political Scientists and provides regular commentary to several local and state media outlets, including Iowa Public Radio and KWWL News. Great, we’ll see you in a couple weeks.
Nov 09, 2018
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![]() Moving on Down the Road...Winnebago Driving Sales Past $2BMichael Happe Michael Happe was appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Winnebago Industries on January 18, 2016. Michael also sits on the Company’s Board of Directors. He is responsible for the overall vision and strategic direction of the Winnebago enterprise, and especially accountable for nurturing and strengthening a culture that cares deeply for its employees and customers. Winnebago Industries is a leading U.S. manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, and Chris-Craft brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds quality motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheel products, and premium boats. Winnebago Industries has executive offices located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota and facilities elsewhere in Iowa, Indiana, Oregon, and Florida. Winnebago was founded in 1958, and is a public company listed on the New York and Chicago stock exchanges, traded under the symbol of WGO. Trailing twelve-month revenue is approximately $2 billion. Michael served most recently as an Executive Officer and Group Vice President at The Toro Company. During his 19 years at Toro, he held a series of senior leadership positions across a variety of TTC’s domestic and international divisions. Michael resides in the Twin Cities with his wife Shannon and their family. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the William Allen White School at the University of Kansas. Michael also received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Carlson School at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He is active in several community, academic, and industry initiatives and boards.
Nov 16, 2018 7:00 AM
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Shattered GlassMcKenna stepped up to the 360 class in 2017, and had a steady season, finishing twelfth in the final point standings. McKenna has firmly established herself as one of the most popular drivers, especially with young fans. Proof of that comes with her distinction of being the "Junior Fan Club Driver of the Year" in her respective classes the last four years in a row!
Nov 30, 2018 7:00 AM
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![]() Kum and Go New Building and ChangesNiki DePhillips Niki DePhillips leads the Store Development Department as the Senior Vice President of Store Development at Kum & Go. In this role she oversees all activities related to site selection, government approvals, construction and asset management of 20-30 new convenience stores annually. Niki recently led the design and construction for the Krause Gateway Center built in downtown Des Moines. Additionally, she leads the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative, including sustainability, for Krause Group. Niki sits on the Senior Leadership Team for both Kum & Go and Krause Group. Niki joined the company after graduation from college and has held various roles in the Real Estate and Grow People (HR) departments of Kum & Go. These include: Vice President of Real Estate, Director of Real Estate, Real Estate Manager, Director of Recruitment and Retention (HR), and Interim Senior Vice President of Grow People. A dedicated community and business leader, Niki is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and received her Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification. Niki’s community involvement includes serving on the board for the State of Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure and Operation Downtown. In the past, Niki served on the board for Habitat for Humanity, the Iowa CCIM Chapter and the City of Waukee’s Economic Development Council. She is also involved with United Way Emerging Leaders, Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Niki won the ICREA“Industry Impact Award” in 2012. She was honored as a “Forty under 40” by the Business Record in 2014. In 2016, she received recognition as “Woman of the Year” byTWICand “Top Women in Convenience” by NACS. Niki has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Iowa State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Iowa.
Dec 07, 2018 7:00 AM
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Storytelling to create real change
Dec 08, 2018 7:00 AM
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The Annual DMAM Santa Program is a fun way to call out members who made Santa's naughty and nice list! To clarify...this is not a program for young ones, so please do not bring them to this meeting. They would be terribly disappointed as Santa will not have treats or gifts for them!
Dec 14, 2018 7:00 AM
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DMAM Rotary meeting at Capitol View Elementary School, 320 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316.
Jan 04, 2019 7:00 AM
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Meetings at Member BusinessesFOUNDERS DAY LOCATIONS – January 11th A DMAM Founders Day is a throwback to the days when meetings were held at members’ businesses. In fact, the name Rotary originated from acknowledging the rotation of meeting locations. For our January 11thmeeting, members can sign up to attend Rotary at one of three locations. We ask that you sign up by January 4th. Those signing up late may be reassigned to another location if their original choice is at capacity. Sign-up sheets will be available at upcoming meetings. Choose from the following: Saxton, Inc. – Kim Augspurger, Owner & President R&R Realty – Adam Kaduce, Sales & Leasing Vice President MTS Iowa, dba Majestic Truck Collision & Frame Repair – Marc Hyland, Owner NOTE: Members must sign-up for the location they want to attend in advance!
Jan 11, 2019 7:00 AM
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![]() Hubbell Realty CompanyKris Saddoris serves as Vice President of Development for Hubbell Realty Company, directing the Development division of Hubbell. She provides strategic insight and planning for the division and works with developments ranging from multi-family housing, mixed use development, affordable housing, retail and industrial warehouses. Hubbell Realty currently has over one million square feet in approximately 1,000 units under development in Greater Des Moines, as well as Des Moines’ newest 75 acre urban neighborhood, Gray’s Station. She serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for HOME, Inc., a local non-profit affordable housing developer and as Chair of the Downtown Economic Development Committee. She is a member of ULI Iowa, CREW Iowa and was a national CREW Impact Award nominee. Kris was named one of the “15 People to watch in 2016” by theDes Moines Registerand recognized as the 2016 Citizen of the Year by the Downtown Des Moines Chamber. Ms. Saddoris holds both a BS and an MBA degree from Iowa State University.
Jan 18, 2019 7:00 AM
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Literacy and the Status of the Downtown LibraryBorn and raised in Des Moines, Sue Woody is the new Director of the Des Moines Public Library. She’s been the Director since just mid-July of this year, but she’s been with the library for 14 years. Her previous position was Community Engagement Librarian for the DMPL. Her job was to find authors to come to Des Moines for the annual Authors Visiting in Des Moines, (AViD) series. She also ran the marketing and publicity for the library as well as the library’s outreach efforts. One of the favorite parts of her job (then and even more – now) is going out to groups just like this one to talk about all that the library has to offer! Before her time in Community Engagement, she managed the Southside and the Forest Avenue library branches for three years. She also spent many years at the library running the Rosie outreach program and doing storytelling for the library. Before becoming a Librarian, she owned and operated the independent children’s bookstore calledThe Alligator’s Tale. Just how does Sue get all these fun jobs? It all starts with a passion for books.
Jan 25, 2019 7:00 AM
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Storytelling to Create REAL Change: The Des Moines Register Storyteller's ProjectCourtney Crowder is the first female Iowa Columnist for the Des Moines Register and a founding coach with the Des Moines Storytellers Project. She focuses on telling human stories with an investigative eye and a narrative touch. A graduate of New York University, Crowder is a gummy bear aficionado and a parallel parking master acquainting herself with gravel roads. Her Storytellers colleagues are Brian Smith, engagement editor, and Allen Vaughn, consumer experience director. Note: Courtney will lead the presentation, but Brian and Allen will be a part of the Q&A session. Storytelling to create REAL change. Description: You’ve got to make people feel something to make them believe it. Using the Des Moines Storytellers Project model, Courtney Crowder and her colleagues from the Des Moines Register help regular people tell a 10 minute story with a meaning and a point. In each of these stories, these people own their space, deliver their truth and change minds – and communities – in the process. In today’s discussion Crowder and her colleagues will discuss the mission of the project, how they coach people to tell and how they throw one of these events.
Feb 08, 2019 7:00 AM
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The Foundry Distilling Story...the New Templeton Rye
Feb 15, 2019 7:00 AM
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![]() Your 401K and Investment Strategy
Nora Everett, Nora Everett is president of Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS) and chairman of Principal Funds at Principal Financial Group®. She is responsible for U.S. retirement, annuity, broker-dealer and banking businesses at Principal®. Everett joined Principal in 1991 as an attorney and was promoted to senior vice president and deputy general counsel in 2004. She was promoted to senior vice president, Retirement and Investor Services and President of Principal Funds in 2008, and CEO of Principal Funds in 2010. Everett was promoted to her current position in 2015. Prior to joining Principal, she practiced law in Washington, D.C. She earned her bachelor’s degree and Phi Beta Kappa honors from Iowa State University and her J.D. degree from William & Mary Law School. Everett serves on several boards, including Principal Funds, Principal International, Principal Asset Management Company (Asia) Limited in Hong Kong,Origin Asset Management, Finisterre Capital, United Way of Central Iowa, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and Greater Des Moines Partnership. She also serves on the Investment Company Institute’s Board of Governors. About Principal® Principal Financial Group®(NYSE:PFG) helps people and companies around the world build, protect and advance their financial well-being through retirement, insurance and asset management solutions that fit their lives. Our employees are passionate about helping clients of all income and portfolio sizes achieve their goals – offering innovative ideas, investment expertise and real-life solutions to make financial progress possible. To find out more, visit us at principal.com.
Feb 22, 2019 7:00 AM
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![]() Investing in Iowa's FutureBruce Harreld became the 21stpresident of the University of Iowa on November 2, 2015. He received a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard University. President Harreld served on the faculty of Harvard Business School from 2008–2014, with dual appointments to the entrepreneurial and strategy units. He was faculty chair of the Building New Businesses in Established Organizations program. As a faculty member, he taught in numerous executive programs in Cambridge, Qatar, Mumbai, and Shanghai. He also has been an adjunct professor at Northwestern University in the Kellogg School of Management, developing the first-ever MBA course on Strategic Use of Information Technology. President Harreld has served in several corporate leadership positions. As senior vice president and division president of Kraft General Foods, he led the strategic unit that formulated strategy and executed acquisitions for this multibillion-dollar company. As president and board member of Boston Market Company, he, along with five other partners, led the organization from 20 stores in the Boston area to over 1,100 stores nationally. As senior vice president of IBM, President Harreld worked with the CEO and senior management team to chart the organization’s transformation from near bankruptcy, led the business transformation team that streamlined operations and reintegrated the global organization, and led the strategy unit that was responsible for the formulation and execution of the company’s overall strategy. President Harreld has also served as a consultant, advising public, private, and military organizations on leadership, organic growth, and strategic renewal, including serving as manager, vice president, and member of the board of the Boston Consulting Group. President Harreld is the author or coauthor of numerous articles and book chapters in such journals and magazines as the Harvard Business Review, California Management Review, and Financial Executive, and books and monographs such as Leading Sustainable Change: An Organizational Perspective(Oxford University Press, 2015) and Core Curriculum Strategy Reading: Executive Strategy(Harvard Business Publishing, 2014). He has also authored or coauthored several case studies for Harvard Business Publishing. President Harreld has received several awards, including the Accenture Award for best business article of the year and the Distinguished Industrial Engineer and Distinguished Engineering Awards from Purdue University.
Mar 01, 2019 7:00 AM
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Disruptive Technologies,Brian Nelson: Disruptive Technologies, Crypto Currency Expert
Brian Nelson is an Exponential Technologies Entrepreneur, cofounder of 7tk (a private crypto currency club), and a Blockchain Advisor. His fingerprint on the history of Bitcoin was made in 2013 when he, and a couple of key partners, developed the very first surety bond solution for Bitcoin companies that ultimately led to the launch of the first regulatory-compliant Bitcoin exchanges in the U.S. Those exchanges are still around today and continue to play a major role in the massive growth of the ecosystem. As a recognized figure in the Bitcoin and blockchain technology ecosystem, Brian has consulted with many of the top digital currency companies, spoken at numerous industry events, and was one of 40 industry insiders invited to attend the Blockchain Summit with Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island.
Mar 08, 2019 7:00 PM
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![]() Vermeer Manufacturing: Rebirth After the Tornado
Mary Vermeer Andringa, Chair of the Board Mary Vermeer Andringa is Chair of the Board at Vermeer Corporation, a global industrial and agricultural equipment company headquartered in Pella. Prior to assuming her current role in 2015, she was CEO and Chair of the Board for one year and President and CEO for five years. Earlier roles at Vermeer included Co-CEO and COO, focusing on her passion for continuous improvement and innovation. Ms. Andringa is a member of the B20, the private sector's channel into the G20, providing leadership on small business and entrepreneurship with the intent to use her voice to remove obstacles and create a better business environment for small businesses to thrive. She also currently serves as the Vice President of the Iowa Business Council. Ms. Andringa was inducted into IndustryWeek's Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2013. She served a two-year term as chair of the National Association of Manufacturers, the nation's largest manufacturing association and has recently been named Honorary Vice Chair. She also served on President Obama's, Export Council where she represented manufacturing on important trade matters. She is also a past member of the Export-Import Bank Advisory Committee. Ms. Andringa credits her background in education for her inherent proficiency at leadership and inspiring team members to reach new heights in their personal and professional development. After her degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she taught in the Iowa public school system and later in Omaha, Nebraska, for approximately 6 years. She recently completed a two-year term as the co-chair of the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council and has been named one of the Top 100 CEOs in STEM by STEMconnector.
Mar 22, 2019 7:00 AM
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