International Service Committee Meeting
In the Blue View room at Wakonda Club.
In the Blue View room at Wakonda Club.
History of Wakonda Club & PCC Aaron Krueger is in his sixteenth season at Wakonda Club in 2026. He was named General Manager of Wakonda Club in March. Aaron is originally from Fulton, Illinois and is a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he competed on the men’s golf team. He became a Class A PGA Member in 2007 and has been the host PGA Professional for the Principal Charity Classic every year it has been held at Wakonda Club, since 2013. Aaron served as the President of the Iowa PGA in 2017-2019 and was the 2008 & 2013 Iowa PGA Section Champion. He was recognized as the 2017 Iowa PGA Golf Professional of the Year and the 2019 Iowa Golf Association PGA Professional of the Year. He has competed in the 2019 and 2014 John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour and in a major championship, the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. Aaron is a member of the PGA of America’s national Board of Directors and will chair the PGA Tournaments and Member Championships Committee. Aaron and his wife Tonya live in Norwalk. They have one daughter, Lydia, who just concluded her freshman year studying Graphic […]
Please stop by the Blue View room after the regular Rotary meeting to receive your onboarding packet for RY 2026-2027 and instructions for the DMAM Board Retreat later in the month.
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Des Moines A.M. Rotary Board meeting to follow the regular Rotary Meeting. This meeting has been moved from 6/19 to 6/12, at the Goodwill of Central IA Headquarters in Johnston.
DMAM Next Chapter Retirement Group Meeting When: Second Friday of each month, following the regular Rotary meeting Where: Wakonda Bar Goodwill of Central IA Headquarters in Johnston 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
Blank Park Zoo President/CEO Anne Shimerdla and her team have committed to a Behind the Scenes Tour for DMAM Members on June 17 at 4:00 p.m. followed immediately by VIP early entrance to Zoo Brew at 5:30 p.m. Tour participants are expected to attend Zoo Brew. Behind the Scenes Tour Arrival: Discovery Center no later than 3:50 p.m. Time: 4:00 p.m. sharp. Adults only. Closed-toe shoes required. Weather: Tour may be rescheduled for severe weather. RSVP deadline: Tuesday, June 9, by noon to [email protected]. Tour highlights include the Eastern black rhino barn, giraffe barn at feeding time, coral conservation, and Blanding’s turtle conservation. The Zoo has generously waived the regular $150 per person tour fee. Appreciation donations may be made directly to Blank Park Zoo: general (Donation — Blank Park Zoo) or animal specific (Animal Wish List). Zoo Brew Time: VIP early entrance at 5:30 and ending at 9:30 p.m. Photo ID required. Adults only. Drinks available for purchase. DMAM members’ Admission paid by Social Committee yearend funds. RSVP to: [email protected] OR Sign In at the event. Location: Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines. Parking is clearly marked.
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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/.
Our next club social is Thursday June 25th at The R&R Westfield Building in West Des Moines. We will be celebrating Zach's year as Club President and celebrating the club's 35th year anniversary! R&R Westfield Building: 1080 Jordan Creek Pkwy,West Des Moines, IA 50266 Party located on the West Side Patio Event Details We have reserved the back patio space and will have a live band (Saints & Sinners) There will be some tables and chairs for seating. I'd recommend bringing along your favorite lawn chair. - Rotary Event starts at 4 PM and runs to 8 PM - Food (Snappy's BBQ) - Drinks will be provided. RSVP (Encouraged for food headcount) Use this sign-up link to RSVP 👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A4AB2CAAFAC34-63953661-dmam DMAM members are allowed one guest to join in on the fun! Thanks for being a part of the club! We look forward to having you join us to celebrate Zach's years as DMAM Club President! Any questions? Feel to reach out to me at [email protected] Ryan Newton, Social Committee Chair