DMAM Golf Outing
2025-09-15 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Woodland Hills Golf Course, 620 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50313

Travis Shelton Meaning over Money Podcaster
2025-09-19 07:00 - 08:00 | Iowa

DMAM Club Board Meeting
2025-09-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States

Sandwich Making for Connection Café
2025-09-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States

Program: Harry Smith, American Television Journalist
2025-09-26 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States

Social Business Speed Dating/Member Relations Happy Hour
2025-10-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Star Bar

DMAM Rotary Foundation Meeting
2025-10-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States

CIVITAS 2025: Putting an End to Human Trafficking
2025-10-15 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States

No Rotary Meeting
2026-01-02, 2026-01-09 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Wakonda Club Annual Refresh

Our regularly scheduled Friday morning Rotary meeting is cancelled due to Wakonda Club’s annual 2-week cleaning and refresh.
Have a great weekend!

DMAM Member Relations Social: Club Car Restaurant
2026-01-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Club Car Lounge, Clive, 13435 University Ave #200, Clive, IA, 50325, United States
Join us for the next Member Relations get together on Thursday, January 8th from 4-6pm at the Club Car Restaurant & Lounge, 13435 University Ave in Clive!

Connection Cafe
2026-01-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-02-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Join us! Club volunteers are needed every third Friday following the regular Rotary meeting to make sandwiches for The Connection Cafe.

The Connection Cafe serves lunch five days a week to homeless and low income individuals and families in downtown Des Moines.
Learn more at their website https://theconnectioncafe.org/.

DMAM Club Board Meeting
2026-01-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-02-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Des Moines A.M. Rotary Board meeting to follow the regular Rotary Meeting.

St. Patrick's Day Planning
2026-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Iowa

Rollins Mansion Open House
2026-01-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Rollins Mansion, 2801 Fleur Dr., Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Join us at the Rollins Mansion social, Thursday, 1-29-2026, 4:30 – 6 PM, 2633 Fleur Drive, DM. “Plus ones” of Rotary members are welcome.
Tours are available, and both levels are open to us. If there is interest, there will be a scavenger hunt on the main level at 5 pm.

There is room for 20 cars in the closest lot, so double up and car pool with a friend. Overflow parking is available at the Italian American Cultural Center directly north of the Mansion via connecting driveway. Parking signs will be displayed.

The facility is ADA accessible, but there is a specific route for those with limited mobility. Personal mobility assistance is available by calling Brianna Chonka, (515) 657-7288 in advance of the event. There is no elevator on site, but the second level is accessible by car from the drive.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres are graciously provided by the Mansion. Credit and debit cards (only) are accepted for beverages.

International Service Committee Meeting
2026-01-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
International Service Committee Meeting at 8AM in the Blue View room following Rotary. Agenda TBA

Rescheduled New Member Orientation Session
2026-01-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
[Rescheduled from Jan 23] Join us for our New Member Orientation on Friday, January 30, immediately following our regular Rotary meeting. In just 40 minutes, you’ll gain valuable insight into Rotary, our Club, and all the benefits of your membership. You’ll also meet fellow new members, our New Member Committee, and Board members—making Friday mornings even more welcoming! We’ll gather in the Wakonda Bar area, just off the main meeting space.
Email Judy Ralston-Hansen at jamrhansen@gmail.com to let us know you’ll be there!

DMAM Member Relations Social: Bevy's Tavern WDM
2026-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Bevy’s Tavern, 1300 50th St. Suite 206, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, United States
Join us for the next Member Relations get together on Thursday, February 5th from 4-6pm at Bevy’s Tavern, 1300 50th St in West Des Moines!

David Stark & Cole Coffin: Overcoming Adversity
2026-02-06 07:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
David Stark & Cole Coffin
Overcoming Adversity

Cole 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.

David 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.

Rescheduled DMAM Foundation Board Meeting
2026-02-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
[Rescheduled from January 30th] Des Moines A.M. Rotary Quarterly Foundation Board Meeting to follow the regular Rotary Meeting.

Brad Zaun, SBA Regional Administrator
2026-02-13 07:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Small Business Administration’s Efforts to Promote Business in America
Small Business Administration’s Efforts to Promote Businesses in America

Brad 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.
Mr. 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.

Next Chapter Retirement Group Meeting
2026-02-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
DMAM Next Chapter Retirement Group Meeting
When: Second Friday of each month, following the regular Rotary meeting
Where: Wakonda Bar
Who: Retirees, those considering retirement, and anyone with stories or advice to share
Join us for an informal and engaging discussion on planning for and living a fulfilling retirement. New topics each month! Stay after the Rotary meeting to connect, share, and learn from others navigating the next chapter of life

Quarterly Coffee Social: Smokey Row DSM
2026-02-18 08:30 - 09:30 | Smokey Row Coffee Co., 1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314, United States
Join us at Smokey Row in Des Moines for the Quarterly Coffee Social hosted by the Member Relations Committee. This is a great meetup for those who are morning people and are looking for another way to get to know other Rotarians.
Contact the event chair (linked left) for more information, but no need to RSVP.
See you there!

Adam DeCamp, DCI Special Agent in Charge
2026-02-20 07:00 - 08:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Preparedness is a partnership

Adam 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.

Beth Goetz, Director of Athletics
2026-02-27 07:00 - 08:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
University of Iowa & Other Big 10 Sports
TBA

BINGO BASH 2026
2026-02-28 09:00 - 19:00 | 3000 E. Grand Ave, 3000 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States
The fifth annual BingoBASH will be at the Elwell Family Food Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds again this year. There’s FREE parking nearby and there will be food and drink available in the building. It’s fun for the whole family, and you could win!
Tickets are available on site. Doors open early. You can play for one session or stay all day!
GAME SESSIONS
9am to 11:15am • 11:35am to 1:50pm
2:10pm to 4:30pm • 4:45pm to 7:00pm
In 1016, net proceeds will go to support three local nonprofits in our three areas of focus.

Food Insecurity – St. Vincent de Paul food pantries
Human Trafficking Prevention – Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Mental Health – Harvest Academy

If you can’t be there in person, consider making a donation to support our community using this LINK. **Be sure to leave a note that says: Donation to BingoBASH 2026. Thank you!

Ann Shimerdla, Blank Park Zoo President & CEO
2026-03-06 07:00 - 08:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Blank Park Zoo

Anne Shimerdla has worked in a Zoo setting for the past 29 years. Over the years, she has gained experience in almost all Zoo departments.
Anne 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.
For 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.
Anne lives in Urbandale with her husband of 24 years and their three children. She enjoys volunteering with kids’ sports activities, the school and church.

Andrew Batt, Iowa Public Television CEO
2026-03-13 07:00 - 08:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
The Changing Path of Public Television

Andrew 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.
Batt 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.
A 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.
