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 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!
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.
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:
Free delivery to a Friday Rotary meeting.
Free pickup at Triplett Office Solutions (3553 109th Street, Urbandale).
Direct shipping to your location (additional shipping charges apply).
Questions? Contact Triplett Office Solutions at (515) 270-9150 or email kkinning@tripletts.com.
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.
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. 😊
DUE FRIDAY: 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.
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!
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
APPROVED 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 *Angie Weller
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
DISTRICT 6000 & ROTARY INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Click on the blue links to view event details.
June 13-17 in Taipei, Taiwan 2026 Rotary International Convention — Open to all Rotary members, deadline to register is Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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.
REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF MEDITATION LEADERS
Join us on June 13–14 for a premier gathering of keynotes, neuroscience research, panel discussions, and meditation sessions exploring how mindfulness can be integrated into everyday life, workplaces, healthcare, and schools.
When: June 13–14, 2026
Main Conference: June 13 (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
Post-Conference Workshop: June 14 (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Submitted by Dr. T K Parthasarthy, President, Consultant Chair, Rotary District 6460 Global Grants
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.
