If you're unable to perform the duty assigned above, please find a replacement and report the change to Liz O'Connor at liz@rotaryclubofdmam.com. Thank you!
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
March 27 Program: Connie Wimer, BPC Chairwoman & Founder – Reflections and Expectations
March 27 District Governor Norlan Hinke meets with Club Board, 8am Blue View
March 28 District Grant Management Seminar
April 1 Meals From The Heartland service event - details below
April 2 Member Relations Social: 4-6pm at The Angry Goldfish - details below
April 3 Program: Robert Cramer, President of Iowa Board of Regents – Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Iowa's Public Universities
April 3 DMAM Club Apparel Preview, 8am in West Room
April 3 New Member Orientation Session, 8am in Blue View
April 4 Trash Talk: 42nd Street Cleanup - details below
April 8 A Neighbor's Breakfast: Iowa Homeless Youth Shelter - details below
April 10 Program: Matt McIver – You Are the Message: Storytelling as a Business Differentiator
April 10 Next Chapter Retirement Group Meeting, 8am Wakonda Bar
April 10 Habitat for Humanity Build Event - details below
April 10 DMAM Rotary Home Socials - details below
**For more event details don’t forget to check our website!
A visual recap of a winning day! DMAM was featured in the Register's parade highlights, and we are proud to celebrate our Judge's Choice award win for the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Author Steve Dinnen explores how "strength in numbers" drives local philanthropy. The article leads with the roaring success of DMAM’s Bingo Bash—which raised nearly $130,000—and later highlights our international impact through our medical partnership in Uganda.
Thanks to DMAM member Steve Dinnen for the DSM Wealth article.
Guests: Plus-ones are welcome! Please include them in your total party count.
Specific times and addresses will be sent to attendees closer to the date.
A huge thank you to our generous hosts!
Questions? Contact Ryan Newton at ryan@ssb.bank or 563-451-6822.
COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS & SIGNUPS
Trash Talk on 42nd Street
Saturday, April 4th (10-11am) meet at Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312. 42nd Street Cleanup - Highway from I-235 to Kingman Blvd. Gloves and bags provided. Drinks after at the Library Cafe, 3506 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311. Sign Up Link
A Neighbor's Breakfast: Iowa Homeless Youth Shelter
Wednesday, April 8th (8-9am) at 612 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309. Help us end youth homelessness in our community. This annual breakfast is free to attend, because the mission isn't just about a meal—it's about showing up for our young people. Impact: view Fritz's story here.Sign Up Link
Habitat For Humanity Build Day
Friday, April 10th (time/location TBA). Volunteers assist with framing, siding, flooring, trimming, painting, installing doors and windows, landscaping and more! No experience is needed. Sign Up Link
MEALS FROM THE HEARTLAND
Please join our volunteer crew to package meals for malnourished and food-insecure children and families across Iowa, the United States, and the world.
Sign Up: View list of those signed up in Download Files.
Email liz@rotaryclubofdmam.comby Monday 3/30 if you'd like to join!
After the event, Rotarians are headed to Bix & Co. at 111 5th St, West Des Moines, for food, drink and fellowship. Non-packagers are welcome to join in.
ADMIN ANNOUCEMENTS
Submit Your Member Shout-Outs... Let Liz Know!
We want to celebrate the wins of our incredible members. If you see a fellow member making waves or getting the recognition they deserve, don’t keep it to yourself! Drop Liz a note so we can share the news and cheer them on as a club.
How to Share:
Who: Name of the member.
What: A brief description of the honor or a link to the news story.
CHANGE COURSE BLACK TIE GALA - April 9, 2026
This elegant evening will celebrate stories of transformation from our community and help fuel the future of our work. The goal is to raise $150,000 to expand life-changing career pathways for the individuals we serve, increasing access to sustainable employment and long-term stability.
Tickets
Individual Tickets: $150
Price increases to $200 the week of the event
Reserved tables are available through event sponsorships.
Purchase tickets and learn more at www.changecoursegala.com.
We would be honored to have you join us for this special evening!
Submitted by Jjuan Hakeem, guest of Matt Nuetzman
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
DMAM Rotarians are welcome to submit corporate and community event information for distribution to members as part of the Monday Memo.
Keep announcements brief!
The submission deadline is the close of business each Friday and must contain only text (no pictures or graphics).
