DMAM Monday Memo – July 13, 2026
Next Meeting:  Friday, July 17;  7:00 AM
Wakonda Club - 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
Program:  Monica Holt, President & CEO Des Moines Performing Arts
 
Sergeant:  Kyle Yencer
Invocation:  Scott Raecker
Greeters:  Mary Harrington & Joe Stopulos
Club Service Table:  Todd Jones & Greg Lamair
 
Click Here for Upcoming Speakers
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 15 Lunch & Link, 12pm-1pm at Samuels Group WDM, details below
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 17 DMAM Book Club, 4-6pm at Soggy Frog, Saylorville Marina; details below
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
WELCOME TO NEW CLUB ADMINISTRATOR - RAMONA LACY
A warm welcome to our new club administrator.  Please take a moment to drop a note in greeting to Ramona Lacy at ramona_lacy@rotaryclubofdmam.com. 
 
PROPOSED NEW MEMBERS
 
Chad Caligiuri
St. Vincent de Paul of Des Moines
801 73rd St, Ste J
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Classification: Administration - Social Welfare Services
Sponsor: Chris Korte
 
If you have questions or concerns regarding the above proposed member(s), contact Membership committee chair Matt Nuetzman at mnuetzman@paychex.com.
LUNCH & LINK THIS WEDNESDAY
When: Wednesday, July 15th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Samuels Group,  Member Host: Mike Brooks
2929 Westown Parkway, Suite 200, West DSM
What to Bring: Your own lunch!
 
What is "Lunch & Link"?
Think of this as a "Vocational Day Lite." We want to make these socials
accessible and easy for everyone.  There is no set agenda—just good food,
great company, and a chance to catch up. Bring your favorite sandwich and
your best stories!

DMAM Member Relations Committee
 
DMAM BOOK CLUB THIS FRIDAY
After a month break Book Club is back. We will convene at the Soggy Frog at 6170 NW Polk City Dr, Polk City (Saylorville Marina) at the lower level this Friday July 17th starting at 4 PM until 6. This place was formerly Buoys where we had President Emily Adreon's exit party. Don't forget about a cash donation for Capitol View Library book donation fund.
 
Darrell (Ranine) Smith
 
Get Your DMAM Rotary Branded Apparel
 
In partnership with member Tom Triplett and Triplett Office Solutions, we are offering Des Moines A.M. Rotary branded apparel for members to purchase!
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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.
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
  • You're invited to this year's Iowa RYLA Rotarian Visit Day Tuesday, July 28; see flyer in Download Files for event details, and sign up here
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS  
 
 
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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2026 Iowa RYLA Visiting Rotarian Day
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