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SUMMARY:Ann Shimerdla\, Blank Park Zoo President & CEO
DESCRIPTION:Blank Park Zoo\n\nAnne Shimerdla has worked in a Zoo setting for the past 29 years. Over the years\, she has gained experience in almost all Zoo departments. \nAnne 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. \nFor 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. \nAnne lives in Urbandale with her husband of 24 years and their three children. She enjoys volunteering with kids’ sports activities\, the school and church.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/ann-shimerdla-president-ceo/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:Andrew Batt\, Iowa Public Television CEO
DESCRIPTION:The Changing Path of Public Television\n\n\nAndrew 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. \nBatt 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. \nA 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.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/andrew-batt-iowa-public-television-ceo/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Parade: East Village\, DSM
DESCRIPTION:Walkers & float riders needed to represent the DMAM Rotary. Friends & family are welcome to join us.\nSign Up Here \n10:30 am – Rotarians meet @ Grand & Robert D Ray Dr to decorate the float\n12:00 pm – The parade starts\nParade Route: Intersection of Grand Avenue and Robert D. Ray Drive. It will head down Grand Avenue. The parade officially ends at the Marriott – 7th. \n\nBring Candy or swag to hand out!\n\nJoin us for a networking social after parade ends at The Iowa Tap: 215 E 3rd St #100\, Des Moines. \nMay your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow\,\nAnd may trouble avoid you wherever you go. \nAngie Weller & Member Relations Committee
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/st-patricks-day-parade-east-village-dsm/
LOCATION:East Village\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social + Networking Events
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SUMMARY:Steven Ponsetto\, Head of AG's Cold Case Unit
DESCRIPTION:Cold Case Investigations\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Ponsetto grew up and was educated in Iowa. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy\, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and the Certified Managers Program (CPM) at Drake University. \nSteve was selected by the Iowa Dept. of Public Safety (DPS) as a State Trooper in 1981. In 1991 he became a Special Agent with the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). \nIn 2011\, DPS Commissioner selected Steve to serve as the department’s Executive Director\, a position he remained in until his retirement in 2014. Steve’s 33-year law enforcement career in DPS included a variety of positions and assignments. \nIn 2023\, Steve was selected by Iowa Attorney General Bird to develop\, implement and lead the Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/steven-ponsetto-head-of-ags-cold-case-unit/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:Connection Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join us! Club volunteers are needed every third Friday following the regular Rotary meeting to make sandwiches for The Connection Cafe.\n\nThe Connection Cafe serves lunch five days a week to homeless and low income individuals and families in downtown Des Moines.\nLearn more at their website https://theconnectioncafe.org/.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/connection-cafe-3/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Service
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SUMMARY:DMAM Club Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Des Moines A.M. Rotary Board meeting to follow the regular Rotary Meeting.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/dmam-club-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Board + Committee Mtgs
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SUMMARY:Connie Wimer\, BPC Chairwoman & Founder
DESCRIPTION:Reflections and Expectations\n \n\nConnie Wimer was born in Merrill\, Iowa\, a small town in northwest Iowa and attended Morningside College. Connie is the owner and Chair of Business Publications Corporation. In addition to publishing the Business Record and dsm magazine\, they publish thirty-some different publications each year. The company also does custom publishing\, book publishing and has created more than 40 events presented throughout the year. Connie serves on a number of civic\, charitable and higher education boards in the city\, the state and nationally. She is the founder of Winefest and was the first woman to serve as Chair of the Greater Des Moines Chamber and the first woman to receive the Business Hall of Fame Award from the Greater Des Moines Committee. Editor & Publisher\, the respected monthly trade news magazine covering the publishing industry\, recognized the Business Record in a special section called “10 News Publishers That Do It Right” in 2021 and two subsequent years. BPC was cited for launching “new initiatives that provided value to the community”. She received the Lewis Conn Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Alliance of Area Business Publications as well as the Milton W. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award from the City/Regional Magazine Association (CRMA)\, for her contributions to that organization and the magazine publishing industry as a whole.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/connie-wimer-bpc-chairwoman-founder/
LOCATION:Wakonda Club\, 3915 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Club Mtg
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SUMMARY:District Grant Seminar
DESCRIPTION:For our club to qualify for a District Community Service Grant\, or a Global Grant for the 2026-2027 Rotary year\, at least 1 member of the club must attend a Grant Management Learning Seminar. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required. This HYBRID seminar will be for Presidents-Elect\, Presidents-Nominee\, and whoever will be the main contact on any grant application.   Register Here \nGrant Management Seminar – West Des Moines – HYBRID\nWhere: Shive-Hattery\, Inc. 4125 Westown Pkwy\, West Des Moines\, IA\nWhen: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 AM is check-in with breakfast. The Seminar will be 9 AM – 12 PM.\n**Please note this will be the only time Global Grants training will be offered if you want to participate. \nFor more information contact District 6000 Community Service Grant Chairs Gretchen Nollman and Todd Wheeler at d6000csg@gmail.com.
URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/district-grant-seminar/
LOCATION:Shive-Hattery\, Inc\, 4125 Westown Pkwy\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50266\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="District 6000 Community Service Chairs":MAILTO:d6000csg@gmail.com
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