Rotary Club of Des Moines AM

DMAM Club Board Meeting
2026-07-17 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Des Moines A.M. Rotary Board meeting to follow the regular Rotary Meeting.

Book Club: Soggy Frog
2026-07-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Soggy Frog, 6170 NW Polk City Dr, Polk City, IA, 50226, United States
After a month break Book Club is back. We will convene at the Soggy Frog at 6170 NW Polk City Dr, Polk City (Saylorville Marina) at the lower level this Friday July 17th starting at 4 PM until 6. This place was formerly Buoys where we had President Emily Adreon’s exit party. Don’t forget about a cash donation for Capitol View Library book donation fund.

Darrell (Ranine) Smith

Sue Hudson
2026-07-24 07:00 - 08:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Rotary Sponsored Water Project in Thailand

TBA

New Member Orientation Session
2026-07-24 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-09-25 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-12-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Join us for our New Member Orientation 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 Blue View room, just off the main meeting area.
Email Judy Ralston-Hansen at jamrhansen@gmail.com to let us know you’ll be there!

RYLA Rotarian Visit Day
2026-07-28 08:00 - 16:00 | Grinnell College – Harris Hall, 1114 10th Ave, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Have you ever wondered what really happens during a week at Iowa RYLA?
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, for Rotarian Visit Day at Grinnell College and experience the energy, leadership development, and life-changing impact of Iowa RYLA firsthand.
This year’s Visit Day coincides with our popular Shark Tank Experience, where nearly 200 high school students work in teams to develop a service project they can take back to their communities. Throughout the day, conferees participate in a series of Rotary-themed challenges, learn about Rotary’s history and values, and build a project proposal before presenting it to a panel of judges.
As a visiting Rotarian, you will have the opportunity to:
• Shadow a Team Lead and experience RYLA from the inside
• Observe student leadership development in action
• Participate in portions of the Shark Tank Experience
• Serve as a subject matter expert for student project presentations
• Learn more about how RYLA impacts young leaders across Iowa
• Meet the Iowa RYLA leadership team and ask questions about the program
To make participation convenient, we are offering two check-in options:
Option 1: Check-in at 8:00 a.m.
Option 2: Check-in at 9:30 a.m.
The day’s activities conclude at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Lunch is available in the Grinnell College Dining Hall for $14 per person, or guests are welcome to dine off campus.
Whether your club currently sponsors RYLA students or you are simply curious about the program, this is an excellent opportunity to see firsthand how Rotary is developing the next generation of leaders.
Please register by completing the Visit Day form:
RYLA Rotarian Visit Day Sign Up 2026
Additional details, including the full agenda and volunteer opportunities, are included here: 2026 Iowa RYLA Rotarian Visit Day
We hope you’ll join us for an inspiring day at Iowa RYLA 2026!
Steve Wieneke and Iowa RYLA Leadership Team

OFFSITE: DMAM Rotary at Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
2026-07-31 07:00 - 08:00 | IA Law Enforcement Academy, Camp Dodge 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

Brady Carney, serves as director at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. ILEA. is one of DMAM’s three BingoBASH 2026 recipients, with the funds designated to support ILEA training on the prevention of human trafficking.
The program will be at Camp Dodge, 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston, IA
Please enter at the South entrance off NW 70th Avenue.

Guards will request a valid photo ID at the front gate.

Member Relations Happy Hour
2026-08-06 16:00 - 18:00 | IA
TBA
Host: Laura Skogman

Eric Hanson
2026-08-07 07:00 - 08:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Eric Hanson

Eric Hanson, well known reporter for KCCI-TV will join us on August 7th to share about his Trip to Africa.

Iowa Stair Fair 2026
2026-08-14 07:00 - 08:00 | Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50317
Our Annual DMAM Meeting at the Iowa State Fair is August 14th

Reserve Your Tickets! Every year we hold our regular Friday DMAM meeting at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Speakers give us an inside look at the famous Iowa State Fair, past and present. Be sure to reserve your spot by registering in advance with Ramona Lacy, Club Administrator. Please include whether or not you will be bringing your favorite plus one and/or one or more kids under the age of twelve. Look for more details in the DMAM Monday Morning Memo.
Enjoy the DMAM Club Meeting at our regular time of 7:00am and then all day at the Fair!
ramona_lacy@rotaryclubofdmam.com

DMAM Club Board Meeting
2026-08-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-09-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-10-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-11-20 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-12-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2027-01-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
8:00 am – 9:00 am

Des Moines A.M. Rotary Board meeting to follow the regular Rotary Meeting.

Member Relations Committee Meeting
2026-08-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Member Relations Committee Meeting following Rotary.

Member Relations Social - Bike Ride
2026-09-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50315, United States
Details TBA
Host: Wes Ehrecke

Next Chapter Retirement Group Meeting
2026-09-11 08:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-11-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-12-11 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.

Social/Speed Networking
2026-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | IA
Social/Speed Networking. Location TBD

Lunch and Link
2026-10-21 08:30 - 09:30 | IA
Lunch and Link. Location TBD

Rotary DMAM Wear Your Halloween Costume to Rotary Day
2026-10-30 07:00 - 08:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States

November Social
2026-11-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Des Moines Embassy Club, 666 Grand Ave. 34th Floor, Ruan Center, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States

December Social
2026-12-03 16:00 - 18:00 | IA

January Social
2027-01-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Club Car Lounge, Clive, 13435 University Ave #200, Clive, IA, 50325, United States

Lunch and Link
2027-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | IA
