Speakers

Brianna Chonka is a dynamic event professional with a strong background in venue operations, sales, and client experience. As Sales Director of Artisanal Food Company at Rollins Mansion, she oversees client relations, venue tours, contract preparation, and event coordination while collaborating with the culinary team to craft memorable dining experiences. She has had the pleasure of being an employee of Artisanal Food Co at Rollins Mansion for the last eight years.  With a proven record of elevating community awareness and driving offsite revenue, Brianna combines creativity and organization to deliver seamless events. Brianna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management from Iowa State University. Known for her professionalism, leadership, and customer-first approach, she thrives in creating experiences that leave lasting impressions.

Our regularly scheduled Friday morning Rotary meeting is cancelled.

Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday!

Tami Madsen is the Executive Director of Central Iowa Water Works, a regional water authority serving over 600,000 central Iowans.  She earned a Master of Environment Science in Hydrology from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler.  Prior to assuming the position of Executive Director at CIWW, she oversaw a multifaceted regional water authority responsible for both drinking water production and the reuse of treated effluent of two wastewater plants.  A fervent advocate for multi-jurisdictional water collaborations, Tami serves on the Midwest Assistance Program Board of Directors, whereupon, they provide technical water assistance to communities spanning the upper Midwest.

Our regularly scheduled Friday morning Rotary meeting is cancelled.

Enjoy the Christmas Holiday!

Our regularly scheduled Friday morning Rotary meeting is cancelled due to Wakonda Club's annual 2-week cleaning and refresh.

Have a great weekend!

Our regularly scheduled Friday morning Rotary meeting is cancelled due to Wakonda Club's annual 2-week cleaning and refresh.

Have a great weekend!

Mike Draper is the founder and owner of RAYGUN. RAYGUN is, to Mike’s surprise, still in business. It started in Des Moines in 2005 and has now grown to 11 (going on 12!) locations across the Midwest. RAYGUN has also been called ’The Greatest Store in the Universe’ by RAYGUN (a real honor).