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 13 DMAM Spring Yard Clean-Up - details below
April 14 West Des Moines Rotary Club 100th Anniversary Celebration - 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 17 DMAM Book Club, 4-6pm at Back Roads Lounge - details below
April 24 Program: Rotarians Telling Their Stories
April 24 Committee Meeting: Next Generation, 8am following Rotary
May 1 Program: Ozzie White, Trina Flack, Dan Cataldi – FIFA Panel Discussion
May 7 DMAM Member Relations Happy Hour, details TBA
May 8 Program: Lance Henning, CEO – Habitat for Humanity
May 8 Next Chapter Retirement Group Meeting, 8am at Wakonda Bar
May 8 DMAM Foundation Board Meeting, 8am in Blue View
**For more event details don’t forget to check our website!
Who: Rotarians + friends What: Spring yard clean-up for fellow Rotarian Grace Kelly Where: Grace & Brian's home, 16007 Tanglewood Dr., Urbandale, IA When: Monday, April 13 @ 6:00 PM Why: Supporting the Kelly's while Brian recovers on east coast from overseas injury. How: Show up ready to work - No sign-up, just show up. Plan: Rake winter leaves, flower/rock beds need attention (many), weeds treated, mowing, light landscaping repairs, gutters cleaned possibly
Recommended items to bring: Fun energy, gloves, work-cloths, rakes, extra push mower, yard cart, knee pads, weed eater etc. I’ll provide my ladder, trimmer, bucket, push mower w/ bagger & gas, city bags, weed-be-gone & seed spreader.
NOTE: If time allows a 2nd family injured could also benefit from our talents.
Please contact Angie Weller with questions: 515-770-5812
PROPOSED NEW MEMBERS
Michael Bartos
Illuminated Agency
1400 Locust St,
Waukee, IA 50263
Classification: Business Services & Marketing
Sponsor: Zach Bouslog
If you have questions or concerns regarding the above proposed member(s), contact Membership Committee chair Mary Hunter at Mary.Hunter@dmgoodwill.org.
THANK YOU to DMAM member Christopher Maharry for taking fabulous photos of this spring's BingoBASH event. Feel free to use these photos, and if you do, please be sure to give a photo credit to Christopher Maharry Photography.
WEST DES MOINES ROTARY's 100TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Help our fellow Rotarians celebrate this milestone event. Enjoy a cocktail hour, followed by a meal and program. This Tuesday, April 14th from 5-8pm at Des Moines Golf & Country Club, 1600 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA.
APRIL Book Club meeting will be held this Friday the 17th starting at 4 PM at Back Roads Lounge at 8460 Birchwood Court Suite 900, Johnston, IA (east of Raising Canes Chicken Fingers). We are starting a new tradition this month. There will be a "Book Box" where Rotarians can place a voluntary cash donation (cost of one refreshment?) that we will collect and accumulate until end of the year when the amount collected will be donated to Capitol View Elementary to purchase books!!!
Darrell L. Smith
Book Club Maestro
DMAM Rotary Apparel Web Shop is Live!
In partnership with member Tom Triplett and Triplett Office Solutions, we are offering Des Moines A.M. Rotary branded apparel for members to purchase!
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
Golf with the 'Gators!
Join Blank Part Zoo on Tuesday, May 12th at Legacy Golf Course for Gators on the Green, a special day dedicated to golfing fun and animal conservation. This event is designed to support the Zoo's important work in protecting animals from extinction and advancing educational programs.
Whether you sign up as a golfer or choose to support the event in another way, your involvement directly benefits the Zoo's conservation initiatives and educational outreach. The event is a "best shot"; welcoming golfers of all skill levels to join in the fun. Your registration includes fun day of golf, swag, food, and games of chance.
Some of the Zoo's ambassador animals will also be making special appearances, adding excitement and educational value to the day.
For additional details, please refer to the brochure (in Download Files) or click on the link below to learn more about the event and how you can participate.
