DMAM Monday Memo – June 22, 2026
Next Meeting:  Friday, June 26;  7:00 AM
Wakonda Club - 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
Program:  Presidential ROAST: Zach Bouslog Exit Meeting, A DMAM Tradition!
 
Sergeant:  Matt Coen
Invocation:  Steve Churchill
Greeters:  Jennifer Chittenden & Doug Hetherington
Club Service Table:  Mark Brauer & Chris Haviland
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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
 
June 25 DMAM 35th Anniversary Event & President's Exit Party, details below
June 26 Program:  Presidential ROAST: Zach Bouslog Exit Meeting
June 26 Deadline to order apparel to receive prior to DMAM's State Fair program
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
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.
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.
SAVE THE DATE
  • September 28, 2026:  24th Annual DMAM Golf Outing ⛳
    8:30 a.m. Woodland Hills – More Details to Follow
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.
 
DISTRICT 6000 & ROTARY INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Click on the blue links to view event details.
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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).
Download Files
YSS Achievement Tea Flyer
Iowa RYLA 2026
Club Administrator Job Description
How to View Rotary Invoices

DMAM Rotary Social Media

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