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
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
April 17 Program: David Oppedahl, Chicago Federal Reserve – Remarks on the Economy
April 17 Connection Cafe, 8am following Rotary
April 17 DMAM Board Meeting, 8am in Blue View
April 24 Program: Rotarians Telling Their Stories *Speakers Needed, see below
April 24 Committee Meeting: Next Generation, 8am following Rotary
**For more event details don’t forget to check our website!
NOTE: This first round of orders will be held for two weeks with receiving to occur the week of April 27 - May 1.
**A non-hooded sweatshirt option has been added to the shop for purchase!
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.
PROPOSED NEW MEMBERS
Nate Buch
Iowa Wolves
665 Grand Ave Ste 300
Des Moines, IA 50309
Classification: Sports Entertainment
Sponsor: Zach Bouslog
Matthew Karns
Build With Ball
10550 New York Ave, Suite 200
Urbandale, IA 50322
Classification: Construction Management
Sponsor: Mary Hunter
If you have questions or concerns regarding the above proposed member(s), contact Membership Committee chair Mary Hunter at Mary.Hunter@dmgoodwill.org.
ROTARIAN SPEAKERS NEEDED FOR APRIL 24 PROGRAM
The April 24, 2026, DMAM program will be Rotarians Telling Their Stories. If you want to speak about a brush with greatness, an event that changed your life, or other topic that you believe Rotarians would benefit from hearing, please send a paragraph on the subject and context to Liz O'Connor before April 10.
A panel composed of board members and program committee members will decide who speaks in April.
2-3 Rotarians will present for approximately 8 minutes each.
Rotarians Telling Their Stories will be an occasional program. Those not speaking this April will likely be asked to tell their stories this summer.
To help all of us become better communicators, Iowa Cultural Coalition executive director and communications expert Matt McIver will teach us how to become better storytellers on April 10. Matt's topic will be Storytelling as a Business Differentiator.
Each of us has at least one great story to tell. We want to hear yours.
Ben Hildebrandt, Program Committee Chair
2026 Meals from the Heartland... A Success!
Member volunteers packaged 23,760 meals in two hours...
Join us on Friday, April 10th, for a special hosted social. Several of our members are opening their homes for an evening of fellowship.
Specific times and addresses will be sent to attendees closer to the date.
A huge thank you to our generous hosts!
Missed the sign up? Contact Ryan Newton at ryan@ssb.bank or 563-451-6822.
COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS & SIGNUPS
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
April 11 & 12 at Drake University Rotary Leadership Institute — Trainings for members interested in serving on the Board, learning more about Rotary.
May 1 & 2 at The Hyatt Regency in Coralville District 6000 Annual Conference — Open to all Rotary members; two days of inspiring speakers, training sessions, and fellowship.
June 13-17 in Taipei, Taiwan 2026 Rotary International Convention — Open to all Rotary members, deadline to register is Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rotary Club of Nevada will be hosting a Master's Golf Watch Party on Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 2-6pm at Gatherings Event Space in Nevada, IA. View the Flyer for the event in Download Files below.
Tickets for the event are $50 each. Food will be provided, along with a cash bar. We have also rented an indoor golf simulator. There will be golf related games and prizes set up also.
One of the prizes is a pin flag from the 2025 PGA Championship tournament signed by all the finalists. You will find the signature of your favorite golfer on that flag!
Unite For Good
Brian Quandt
Nevada Rotary President
2025-2026
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).
