DMAM Monday Memo – July 6, 2026
Next Meeting:  Friday, July 10;  7:00 AM
Wakonda Club - 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
Program:  President Mary Hunter's First Meeting
 
Sergeant:  Zach Bouslog
Invocation:  Matt Coen
Greeters:  Valerie Boelman & Rich Stevens
Club Service Table:  Todd Jones & Greg Lamair
 
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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
 
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
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 24 New Member Orientation Session, 8am in Blue View following Rotary
July 28 RYLA Rotarian Visit Day at Grinnell College, details & sign up below.
July 31 Program:  (Offsite) Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Presentation
August 6   Member Relations Happy Hour, 4-6pm details TBA
August 7   Program:  Eric Hanson, KCCI Reporter - Trip to Africa
August 14 Program:  (Offsite)  Iowa State Fair Program - details TBA
August 21 Program:  Beth Townsend, Executive Director - Iowa Workforce Development
August 21 Connection Cafe sandwich-making, 8am following Rotary
August 21 DMAM Club Board Meeting, 8am in Blue View room following Rotary
August 28 Program:  Jeff Lamberti, Chairman - Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa
 
**For more event details don’t forget to check our website!
Calendar of Events
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  1. Free delivery to a Friday Rotary meeting.

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SAVE THE DATE
  • September 28, 2026:  24th Annual DMAM Golf Outing ⛳
    8:30 a.m. Woodland Hills – More Details to Follow
  • 1st Thursday every month DMAM’s member relations happy hour social.
DISTRICT 6000 & ROTARY INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Click on the blue links to view event details.
  • Save the date; Rotary International Convention in Barcelona, Spain
    June 26-30, 2027. Details & booking here
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS  
 
 
HARVEST ACADEMY GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY JULY 9
BingoBASH recipient Harvest Academy invites DMAM Rotary members to their groundbreaking ceremony on July 9th, 4pm at 7851 Fleur Drive, Des Moines.  Please RSVP here 👉 Ceremony RSVP
 
YSS ACHIEVEMENT TEA JULY 9
The YSS Achievement Tea an annual event hosted by the Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC), a branch of YSS. It celebrates the resilience and milestones of young clients overcoming homelessness and honors the dedicated volunteers who support them in the Des Moines area. 
 
Contact Anupam at anupam.mittra@gmail.com or 503.758.5598 to attend. Free to attend and lunch will be served.
 
 
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOMEOWNER CELEBRATION JULY 18
Join us as we honor 11 families achieving their dream of homeownership through their partnership with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity—including at least one home you helped build.
Come for a brief ceremony honoring our families and volunteers, and stay for the food, fellowship, and fun!
  • When: Saturday, July 18th at 1:00 PM
  • Where: 695 25th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Rain Location: 95 University Ave. Ste. 1, Des Moines, IA 50314
*Member Note: Please wear your DMAM Apparel to the event to show our collective support!

Questions? Contact Jenna Coppola at jcoppola@gdmhabitat.org or 515-218-9775.
 
 
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).
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