DMAM Monday Memo – June 15, 2026
Next Meeting:  Friday, June 19;  7:00 AM
Wakonda Club - 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
Program:  DMAM Founders Panel, featuring Kevin Crowley, Jim Spooner, John Bouslog, and Jennifer Chittenden.
 
Sergeant:  Jeff Pigott
Invocation:  Tom Cavanagh
Greeters:  Steve Sikkink & Eric Heininger
Club Service Table:  Mark Brauer & Chris Haviland
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
 
June 17 Member Relations "Zoo Brew" Social, details below
June 19 Program:  DMAM Founders Panel
June 19 Presentation of BingoBASH 2026 check to Harvest Academy during program.
June 19 Connection Cafe sandwich-making, 8am following Rotary
June 25 DMAM 35th Anniversary Event & President's Exit Party, details below
June 26 Program:  Presidential ROAST: Zach Bouslog Exit Meeting
July 3  NO ROTARY MEETING – Independence Day Holiday
July 10 Program:  President Mary Hunter's First Meeting
July 10 DMAM Foundation Board Meeting, 8am in Blue View room following Rotary
July 10 Next Chapter Retirement, 8am at Wakonda Bar following Rotary
July 17 Program:  Monica Holt, President & CEO Des Moines Performing Arts - TBA
July 17 Connection Cafe sandwich-making, 8am following Rotary
July 17 DMAM Club Board Meeting, 8am in Blue View room following Rotary
July 24 Program:  Sue Hudson, Major Water Project in Thailand
July 28 RYLA Rotarian Visit Day at Grinnell College, details & sign up below.
July 31 Program:  (Offsite) Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Presentation
 
**For more event details don’t forget to check our website!
Calendar of Events
SEEKING CLUB ADMINISTRATOR APPLICANTS
Please see the job description in the Download Files below and share with anyone you believe would be interested and a good fit. Thank you!
SIGN UP TO BE BILLED MEMBER DUES ANNUALLY
With our Rotary fiscal year running from July 1 to June 30, we are offering the option for member dues to be billed annually instead of quarterly. There is no discount offered for annual billing.
 
If you would like to be added to the list for annual billing effective July 1, 2026, sign up on the sheet at a Friday Rotary meeting or email club administrator Liz O'Connor at liz@rotaryclubofdmam.com.
EXPERIENCE IOWA RYLA FIRSTHAND!
Join us for Rotarian Visit Day on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Grinnell College.
You’ll get an inside look at our popular "Shark Tank Experience," where nearly 200 high school students pitch community service projects. Come shadow teams, observe leadership development in action, or even serve as a subject matter expert!
  • When: Tuesday, July 28 (Check-in at 8:00 a.m. or 9:30 a.m.; ends around 4:00 p.m.)
  • Where: Grinnell College, 1115 8th Ave, Grinnell, IA (Lunch available for $14)
  • RSVP: Ready to be inspired? Sign up here!
See additional details in the flyer below in the Download Files.
 
 
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.
 
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
Wear DMAM to the Fair! (Order Deadline: June 26)
Let's represent Des Moines AM Rotary in style at our annual Iowa State Fair meeting!  Place your order for the second batch of DMAM gear by Friday, June 26 to ensure delivery before the fair.
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Apparel samples will be available to try on at our Friday morning Wakonda meetings starting Friday, June 19th.

Order Pick-Up: Tom Triplett will continue bringing completed orders to regular meetings (including the Goodwill location) until all items are claimed.

Delivery Options:

  1. Free delivery to a Friday Rotary meeting.

  2. Free pickup at Triplett Office Solutions (3553 109th Street, Urbandale).

  3. Direct shipping to your location (additional shipping charges apply).

Questions? 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  
 
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.
 
CHILDREN & FAMILIES OF IOWA’S MEN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Restoring hope. Building futures. Changing lives.
Support at-risk Iowans by joining us for a four-person scramble tournament!
  • When: Monday, June 22, 2026
    • 8:00 AM: Check-in
    • 9:00 AM: Tee off (Lunch follows play)
  • Where: The Tournament Club of Iowa, 1000 Tradition Dr, Polk City IA
  • Cost: $150 per golfer (Includes 18-hole green fees, cart, Pin/Putt/Drive contests, and lunch. Registration required with payment.)
Activities & Fundraising
  • Raffle: 50/50 raffle tickets available online or at the event.
  • Silent Auction: Bidding opens online one week prior and closes at 1:00 PM on tournament day (June 22).
  • Register Here
 
 
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
Iowa RYLA 2026
Club Administrator Job Description
How to View Rotary Invoices

DMAM Rotary Social Media

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