Memorial Day
Land of the free, because of the brave.
Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day.
DMAM Monday Memo – May 25, 2026
Next Meeting:  Friday, May 29;  7:00 AM
Wakonda Club - 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
Program:  Adam Shriver & Kerri Johannsen – Environmental Risk Factors and Iowa’s Cancer Crisis
 
Sergeant:  Paul Harris Awards
Invocation:  Andrew Buscher
Greeters:  Cam Torstenson & Patrick Hall
Club Service Table:  John Bouslog & Mark Craiger
Click Here for Upcoming Speakers
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
May 29 Program:  Adam Shriver & Kerri Johannsen – Environmental Risk Factors and Iowa’s Cancer Crisis
May 29 DMAM Rotary Annual Meeting
May 29 International Service Committee Meeting, 8am in Blue View room
May 31 Deadline EXTENDED to Submit Applications for RYLA, details below
June 5  Program:  (Outdoor) Aaron Krueger & Alex McCarty – History of Wakonda & PCC
June 5  Incoming DMAM Board Information Session, 8am in Blue View room
June 5  Deadline to sign up for DMAM 2026-2027 Committees, details below
June 12 Program:  (Offsite) Mary Hunter – Goodwill presentation at Goodwill Headquarters in Johnston (Wakonda Closed due to Principal Charity Classic)
June 12 DMAM Club Board Meeting, 8am at Goodwill following Rotary
June 17 Member Relations "Zoo Brew" Social, details below
June 19 Program:  DMAM Founders Panel
June 19 Connection Cafe sandwich-making, 8am following Rotary
June 25 DMAM Rotary Social & President's Exit Party, details below
June 26 Program:  President Zach Bouslog Exit Meeting
July 3  NO ROTARY MEETING – Independence Day Holiday
 
**For more event details don’t forget to check our website!
Calendar of Events
NEW INITIATIVE: DMAM BANNERS BEYOND BORDERS  🌍
Travel.  Connect.  Snap.  Win
Traveling for work or vacation? Connect with the global Rotary network and win DMAM branded apparel!
 
The Public Image Committee invites you to visit any Rotary club outside the metro Des Moines area (roughly 2+ hours away). Simply snap a photo with a fellow Rotarian and email it to Liz to be entered into a quarterly drawing for the DMAM apparel item of your choice.
 
Want double entries? Grab a DMAM banner from Liz before you leave, exchange it with the host club, and bring their banner back to present to our Club President.
 
Safe travels, and happy connecting!
 
JUNE 17 MEMBER RELATIONS ZOO EVENT
Blank Park Zoo President/CEO Anne Shimerdla and her team have committed to a Behind the Scenes Tour for DMAM Members on June 17 at 4:00 p.m. followed immediately by VIP early entrance to Zoo Brew at 5:30 p.m.
Tour participants are expected to attend Zoo Brew.
 
Behind the Scenes Tour
  • Arrival: Discovery Center no later than 3:50 p.m.
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. sharp.
  • Adults only.
  • Closed-toe shoes required.
  • Weather: Tour may be rescheduled for severe weather.
  • RSVP deadline: Tuesday, June 9, by noon to mj.dolan@outlook.com.
 
Tour highlights include the Eastern black rhino barn, giraffe barn at feeding time, coral conservation, and Blanding’s turtle conservation.
 
The Zoo has generously waived the regular $150 per person tour fee. Appreciation donations may be made directly to Blank Park Zoo:  general (Donation — Blank Park Zoo) or animal specific (Animal Wish List). 
 
Zoo Brew
  • Time: VIP early entrance at 5:30 and ending at 9:30 p.m.
  • Photo ID required.
  • Adults only.
  • Drinks available for purchase.
  • DMAM members’ Admission paid by Social Committee yearend funds. 😊
  • RSVP to: mj.dolan@outlook.com  OR  Sign In at the event.
 
Location: Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines.  Parking is clearly marked.
 
COMMITTEE SIGN UPS FOR 2026-27 ROTARY YEAR
DMAM has wonderful opportunities to serve; connect with other club members and share your talents! Please sign up for your 2026-27 Committee. View this document 👉 (link) to see committee descriptions. You may sign up for multiple committees, if you wish.
 
Deadline to sign up is Friday, June 5th.  Members who miss the deadline will be assigned to committees at the discretion of the Club Administrator.
Committee Sign Up HERE
PROPOSED 2026-2027 BOARD SLATE
 
Officers:
 
President
Mary Hunter
President-Elect
Lori Day
Secretary
Ryan Newton
Treasurer
Dan Montgomery
Assistant Treasurer
Patrick Schroeder
Immediate Past President
Zach Bouslog
 
Committee Chairs:
Club Service
Mark Craiger
Community Service
Anupam Mittra
International Service
Michael Dayton
*Scott Raecker
Marketing
Tamara Kenworthy
*MJ Meister
Membership
Matt Neutzmann
Member Orientation
Judy Ralston-Hansen
*Trina Flack
Member Relations
Dave Duncan
Next Generation
John Lewis
Program
Ben Hildebrandt
*David Swartz
Public Image
MJ Meister
*Tamara Kenworthy
Sergeant
Zach Bouslog
Social
Jack Walsh
*Ryan Newton
Vocational Services
Melanie Lane
 
*denotes co-chair
DMAM ROTARY SOCIAL & PRESIDENT'S EXIT PARTY
Our next club social is Thursday June 25th at The R&R Westfield Building in West Des Moines. We will be celebrating Zach's year as Club President and celebrating the club's 35th year anniversary!
 
Party located on the West Side Patio
 
Event Details
We have reserved the back patio space and will have a live band (Saints & Sinners)
There will be some tables and chairs for seating. I'd recommend bringing along your favorite lawn chair.
- Rotary Event starts at 4 PM and runs to 8 PM
- Food (Snappy's BBQ)
- Drinks will be provided.  
 
RSVP (Encouraged for food headcount)
Use this sign-up link to RSVP
 
DMAM members are allowed one guest to join in on the fun!
 
Thanks for being a part of the club! We look forward to having you join us to celebrate Zach's years as DMAM Club President!
 
Any questions? Feel to reach out to me at ryan@ssb.bank
Ryan Newton, Social Committee Chair
RYLA APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 31

Empower your children or grandchildren in grades 9–11 by encouraging them to apply for the scholarship-funded Iowa RYLA conference at Grinnell College this July. This intensive program helps future leaders develop vital communication skills and emotional leadership through the lens of "Service Above Self". It is a week-long investment that allows students to expand their comfort zones, connect with peers across the state, and return inspired to impact their local communities.

Rotarian Volunteers needed as well: Apply here to join in the fun and support the leaders of tomorrow.

View the event flier in the Download Files below, and check out their website, linked here.
Get Your Rotary DMAM Branded Apparel
In partnership with member Tom Triplett and Triplett Office Solutions, we are offering Des Moines A.M. Rotary branded apparel for members to purchase!
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Delivery Options: 
  • Delivery to a Friday Rotary meeting (based on item availability)
  • Pickup at Triplett Office Solutions, 3553 109th Street, Urbandale IA 
  • Shipping to your location for an additional shipping charge. 
For questions regarding orders, please contact Triplett Office Solutions at (515) 270-9150 or email kkinning@tripletts.com.
 
DISTRICT 6000 & ROTARY INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Click on the blue links to view event details.
SAVE THE DATE
  • September 28, 2026:  24th Annual DMAM Golf Outing ⛳
    8:30 a.m. Woodland Hills – More Details to Follow
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS  
 
WAUKEE PALOOZA JUNE 6
The Rotary Club of Waukee invites you to their annual fundraiser event on June 6, 2026 at the Hy-Vee in Waukee, 1005 E Hickman Rd, Waukee.
The fun begins at 4 pm, with live music from 4:00 pm through 10:00 pm! Enjoy food trucks, family activities, a silent auction, and 50/50 raffle!
Featuring three great bands: Burnin’ Sensations, Rhythmic Rewind Band, and Pickle Back!  Click here for more event details.
 
5TH ANNUAL JOHNSTON ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT
You're invited!  Hit the course on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Hyperion Field Club and support local organizations. 
 
We have some extra motivation this year—our very own DMAM group took home the trophy at last year's tournament! That means we have a title to defend, and we’d love to see a strong showing from our membership to keep the momentum going.   
 
Whether you're looking to compete for the top spot or just enjoy a day on the course with fellow Rotarians, we encourage everyone to form a foursome or two to support the event.
 
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).
Download Files
RYLA 2026
How to View Rotary Invoices

DMAM Rotary Social Media

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