Rotary Club of Des Moines AM

Quarterly Coffee Social: Smokey Row DSM
2026-02-18 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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

DMAM Club Board Meeting
2026-01-16 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.

Connection Cafe
2026-01-16 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/.

No Rotary Meeting
2026-01-09, 2026-01-02 | 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!

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

DMAM Rotary Foundation Meeting
2025-10-10 08:00 - 09:00 | 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

Program: Harry Smith, American Television Journalist
2025-09-26 | 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

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

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

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

New Chapter Retirement Discussion
2025-09-12 08:00 - 21:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States

Shir Agha Safi
2025-09-12 07:00 - 08:00 | Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States

DMAM Social at Big Grove Brewery
2025-09-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Big Grove, 555 17th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
