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  • Monica Holt, Des Moines Performing Arts

    Wakonda Club 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States
    Friday Club Mtg

    Des Moines Performing Arts Monica Holt is an Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer and nationally respected arts executive who bridges artistic integrity with operational excellence. Currently serving as Senior Advisor to Capacity Interactive and host of the CI to Eye podcast, Monica previously spent years at the Kennedy Center, most recently as Senior Vice President of Artistic Planning. In that role, she led strategy for a $110M+ annual budget and oversaw 2,000+ events across all artforms. Her extensive leadership background spans artistic operations, theater producing, and marketing for major national cultural institutions.

  • DMAM Club Board Meeting

    Wakonda Club 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States
    Club Board + Committee Mtgs

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

  • Book Club: Soggy Frog

    Soggy Frog 6170 NW Polk City Dr, Polk City, IA, United States
    Member Social + Networking Events

    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

    Wakonda Club 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States
    Friday Club Mtg

    Rotary Sponsored Water Project in Thailand TBA

  • New Member Orientation Session

    Wakonda Club 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States
    New Member Orientation

    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 [email protected] to let us know you’ll be there!

  • RYLA Rotarian Visit Day

    Grinnell College - Harris Hall 1114 10th Ave, Grinnell, IA, 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 […]

  • OFFSITE: DMAM Rotary at Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

    IA Law Enforcement Academy Camp Dodge 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa
    Friday Club Mtg

    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.

  • Eric Hanson

    Wakonda Club 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States
    Friday Club Mtg

    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

    Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
    Friday Club Mtg

    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! [email protected]