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SUMMARY:Connie Wimer\, BPC Chairwoman & Founder
DESCRIPTION:Reflections and Expectations\n \n\nConnie Wimer was born in Merrill\, Iowa\, a small town in northwest Iowa and attended Morningside College. Connie is the owner and Chair of Business Publications Corporation. In addition to publishing the Business Record and dsm magazine\, they publish thirty-some different publications each year. The company also does custom publishing\, book publishing and has created more than 40 events presented throughout the year. Connie serves on a number of civic\, charitable and higher education boards in the city\, the state and nationally. She is the founder of Winefest and was the first woman to serve as Chair of the Greater Des Moines Chamber and the first woman to receive the Business Hall of Fame Award from the Greater Des Moines Committee. Editor & Publisher\, the respected monthly trade news magazine covering the publishing industry\, recognized the Business Record in a special section called “10 News Publishers That Do It Right” in 2021 and two subsequent years. BPC was cited for launching “new initiatives that provided value to the community”. She received the Lewis Conn Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Alliance of Area Business Publications as well as the Milton W. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award from the City/Regional Magazine Association (CRMA)\, for her contributions to that organization and the magazine publishing industry as a whole.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/connie-wimer-bpc-chairwoman-founder/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:Steven Ponsetto\, Head of AG's Cold Case Unit
DESCRIPTION:Cold Case Investigations\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Ponsetto grew up and was educated in Iowa. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy\, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and the Certified Managers Program (CPM) at Drake University. \nSteve was selected by the Iowa Dept. of Public Safety (DPS) as a State Trooper in 1981. In 1991 he became a Special Agent with the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). \nIn 2011\, DPS Commissioner selected Steve to serve as the department’s Executive Director\, a position he remained in until his retirement in 2014. Steve’s 33-year law enforcement career in DPS included a variety of positions and assignments. \nIn 2023\, Steve was selected by Iowa Attorney General Bird to develop\, implement and lead the Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/steven-ponsetto-head-of-ags-cold-case-unit/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T152329Z
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SUMMARY:Andrew Batt\, Iowa Public Television CEO
DESCRIPTION:The Changing Path of Public Television\n\n\nAndrew Batt serves as executive director and general manager of Iowa PBS\, Iowa’s statewide public television network. He leads the organization’s four broadcast channels and expanding digital platforms\, advancing its mission to educate\, inform and inspire Iowans through trusted content\, lifelong learning and community engagement. \nBatt previously served in multiple roles at Iowa PBS ranging from Director of Programming to Senior Producer overseeing work in documentaries\, sports coverage\, public affairs\, and rural agriculture reporting. \nA native of Council Bluffs\, Iowa\, Batt earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication\, with a minor in political science\, from Iowa State University\, and a master’s degree from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/andrew-batt-iowa-public-television-ceo/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:Ann Shimerdla\, Blank Park Zoo President & CEO
DESCRIPTION:Blank Park Zoo\n\nAnne Shimerdla has worked in a Zoo setting for the past 29 years. Over the years\, she has gained experience in almost all Zoo departments. \nAnne received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University and a Masters of Public Administration at Drake University. She started her career at the Blank Park Zoo before moving to Duluth\, Minnesota where she was the Education Curator at the Lake Superior Zoo. \nFor the past 24 years\, she has worked at the Blank Park Zoo in various capacities. Starting as the Education Curator\, her job has changed and increased scope over the years to include education\, volunteers\, guest services\, operations revenue\, animal care & health and human resources. On June 1\, 2020\, she was named the President and CEO. \nAnne lives in Urbandale with her husband of 24 years and their three children. She enjoys volunteering with kids’ sports activities\, the school and church.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/ann-shimerdla-president-ceo/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:Beth Goetz\, Director of Athletics
DESCRIPTION:University of Iowa & Other Big 10 Sports\nTBA
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/beth-goetz-director-of-athletics/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:Adam DeCamp\, DCI Special Agent in Charge
DESCRIPTION:Preparedness is a partnership\n\nAdam DeCamp has served the people of Iowa and the Division of Criminal Investigation for nearly thirty years. In the wake of unscripted\, life-altering events across the state\, he has stood alongside law enforcement\, victims\, survivors\, and community leaders. His experiences have reaffirmed relationships are the foundation of readiness.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/adam-decamp-dci-special-agent-in-charge/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brad Zaun\, SBA Regional Administrator
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Administration’s Efforts to Promote Business in America\nSmall Business Administration’s Efforts to Promote Businesses in America\n\nBrad Zaun is the Great Plains Regional Administrator serving Iowa\, Kansas\, Missouri and Nebraska. He leverages over two decades of experience as a dedicated small business owner\, community leader\, and public servant. As former owner/operator of Zaun’s Trustworthy Hardware and vice president of R and R Realty Marketing Group\, he gained direct insight into the complexities and needs of entrepreneurs. \nMr. Zaun’s extensive public service includes terms on the City Council of Urbandale\, Iowa\, and as mayor from 1998 to 2004\, followed by 20 years championing small businesses in the Iowa State Senate from 2005 to 2025.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/next-chapter-retirement-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:David Stark & Cole Coffin: Overcoming Adversity
DESCRIPTION:David Stark & Cole Coffin\nOvercoming Adversity\n\nCole Coffin is a 26-year-old Des Moines\, Iowa resident. He attended the University of Iowa and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in finance. Cole works for Holmes Murphy as a Property Casualty Client Executive since 2021. Cole’s family consists of Mom and Dad\, Mary and Don\, brothers\, Chris and Atlias\, sister\, Caeli\, fiancé’\, Grace and dog best friend\, Cooper. On top of Rotary\, Cole is involved in Easterseals Iowa and the Iowa Adaptive Golf Association. When not working Cole enjoys\, watching sports\, vacations\, golf\, and music. \n\nDavid Stark is an Iowa native.  Worked at UnityPoint Health since 1996\,. He currently serves as the Foundation/Government Affairs Executive for UnityPoint Health and most recently served as President/CEO for UnityPoint Health – Des Moines. He received his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University in Management and his Master’s in Healthcare Administration from the University of Iowa. Stark is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives\, serves on numerous local boards; been a member of DMAM for 25 years and is a graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/david-stark-cole-coffin-overcoming-adversity/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:No Rotary Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wakonda Club Annual Refresh\n\nOur regularly scheduled Friday morning Rotary meeting is cancelled due to Wakonda Club’s annual 2-week cleaning and refresh. \nHave a great weekend!
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/no-rotary-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
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SUMMARY:No Rotary Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wakonda Club Annual Refresh\n\nOur regularly scheduled Friday morning Rotary meeting is cancelled due to Wakonda Club’s annual 2-week cleaning and refresh. \nHave a great weekend!
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/no-rotary-meeting/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:Program: Harry Smith\, American Television Journalist
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URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/program-harry-smith-american-television-journalist/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:Travis Shelton Meaning over Money Podcaster
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URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/travis-shelton-meaning-over-money-podcaster/
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:Shir Agha Safi
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URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/shir-agha-safi/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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