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Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a global network of diverse professionals who share your drive to give back.

We meet Thursday mornings, 6:45am - 8:00am at Des Moines Golf & Country Club. Guests are always welcome. For more information please email info@waukeerotary.org

July - December 2018 Program Date Assignments

Posted by Mark Heffernan on Jun 15, 2018

Duty Roster & Program Date Assignments

Waukee Rotary July – Dec 2018

July 5

Program/Clean-up: No Meeting (July 4^th Holiday)

July 12

Program/Clean-up: Larry Lyons, Waukee Apex Construction Leadership Program (Chris Curran/Craig Butterfield)

Greeters: Melinda Behn & Govindan Sadagopan

Invocation: John Eldred

Sergeant: Craig Thompson

July 19

Program/Clean-up: Gary Slater, Exec Dir Iowa State Fair (Aaron Putze)

Greeters: Dale Belknap & Steve Pugh

Invocation: Ryan Gau

Sergeant: Terri Turner

July 26

Program/Clean-up: Billi Hunt, Exec Dir Cultivation Corridor (Tom Hunt)

Greeters: Anna Bergman & Tori Scarpinato

Invocation: Steve Gilbert

Sergeant: Brett Volwes

Aug 2

Program/Clean-up: David Kurns, Editorial Dir Meredith AgriMedia (Aaron Putze)

Greeters: Dan Bever & Kirk Johnson

Invocation: Aaron Putze

Sergeant: Linda Waknitz

Aug 9

Program/Clean-up: Jim Strauss

Greeters: Jim Blessman & John Hendrickson

Invocation: Sarah Hanson

Sergeant: Terry Welker

Aug 16

Program/Clean-up: Holmes Murphy Building Tour (Tori Scarpinato)

Greeters: Devin Boyer & Sarah Hanson

Invocation: Nathan Hardisty

Sergeant: John Wemer

Aug 23

Program/Clean-up: District Governor (Drew Strube)

Greeters: Craig Bullis & Ryan Gau

Invocation: Frank Hayer

Sergeant: Joyce Wheeler

Aug 30

Program/Clean-up: Brad Kobernusz

Greeters: Craig Butterfield & San Charnetski

Invocation: Denise Hays

Sergeant: Tom Young

Sept 6

Program/Clean-up: Chris Connolly, GM Iowa Events Center (Chris Curran)

Greeters: Matt Corwin & Chris Curran

Invocation: Mark Heffernan

Sergeant: Steve Banks

Sept 13

Program/Clean-up: Alicia Freed, Exec Asst IA Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship (Aaron Putze)

Greeters: Cynde Cronin & Jessica Durbala

Invocation: Bob Henderson

Sergeant: Melinda Behn

Sept 20

Program/Clean-up: Scott Raeker Character Counts & Exec Dir of Robert & Billie Ray Center – Drake Univ (Aaron Putze)

Greeters: David Driscoll & Bobby Daniels

Invocation: John Hendrickson

Sergeant: Dale Belknap

Sept 27

Program/Clean-up: TBD – Scott Raeker Character Counts & Exec Dir of Robert & Billie Ray Center – Drake Univ (Aaron Putze)

Greeters: Dan Dutcher & John Eldred

Invocation: Tom Hunt

Sergeant: Bobby Daniels

Oct 4

Program/Clean-up: Brad Mills

Greeters: Steve Gilbert & Chris Curran

Invocation: Terry Hulburt

Sergeant: Anna Bergman

Oct 11

Program/Clean-up: Waukee Apple Project Update (Dan Dutcher)

Greeters: Nathan Hardisty & Frank Hayer

Invocation: John Irving

Sergeant: Dan Bever

Oct 18

Program/Clean-up: Erna Morain

Greeters: Denise Hays & Mark Heffernan

Invocation: Kirk Johnson

Sergeant: Sam Charnetski

Oct 25

Program/Clean-up: Chris Knapp - Rotary District Foundation Chair (Ryan Gau)

Greeters: Bob Henderson & Brian Hughes

Invocation: Paul Kerkhoff

Sergeant: Devin Boyer

Nov 1

Program/Clean-up: Matt Olson

Greeters: Tom Hunt & Tori Scarpinato

Invocation: Brad Kobernusz

Sergeant: Jessica Durbala

Nov 8

Program/Clean-up: Steve Pugh

Greeters: Terry Hulburt & John Irving

Invocation: Ryan Larson

Sergeant: Craig Bullis

Nov 15

Program/Clean-up: Jerry Purdy

Greeters: Kirk Johnson & Sam Charnetski

Invocation: Brad Mills

Sergeant: Ryan Gau

Nov 22 – No Meeting THANKSGIVING

Nov 29

Program/Clean-up: John Quinn

Greeters: Paul Kerkhoff & Govindan Sadagopan

Invocation: Tim Moerman

Sergeant: Jim Blessman

Dec 6

Program/Clean-up: Dick/Sue Rasmussen

Greeters: Brad Kobernusz & John Hendrickson

Invocation: Erna Morain

Sergeant: Craig Butterfield

Dec 13

Program/Clean-up: Ron/Pat Robbins

Greeters: Ryan Larson & Brad Mills

Invocation: Devon Murphy-Petersen

Sergeant: Matt Corwin

Dec 20

Program/Clean-up: Matthew Reeves

Greeters: Tim Moerman & Jessica Durbala

Invocation: Matt Olson

Sergeant: Cynde Cronin

Dec 27 – No Meeting Christmas/Holidays

June 7, 2018 Meeting

We had a full meeting on June 7th! First we had a visiting Rotarian from the Phillipines, Hoover S. Picar. Thank you Hoover for joining us!

Unfortunately, this meeting was Jose's last visit to our club. It was great having Jose here and everyone will miss her. Thank you Jose for being a part of the exchange student program!

Lastly, Kimberly Hansen with Rebuilding Together spoke to us about Rebuilding Together. They started in Des Moines in 1995, with the first year, they worked on 3 houses. In 2017, they worked on a total of 212 houses. Thank you Kim for stopping by!

Aaron Putze - The Scoop on Soybeans and China

Posted by Mark Heffernan on May 24, 2018

On May 24th, we had a great meeting with Rotarian Aaron Putze giving us an update on his recent trip to China. It was great hearing about what he was doing. Thanks Aaron!!

Multi Club Meeting - May 17th

Posted by Mark Heffernan on May 01, 2018

On May 17th, we will not have our regularly scheduled morning meeting at Des Moines Golf. Instead, you are invited to sign up to attend a multi-club event at Des Moines University. The event starts at 4:30 in the afternoon. Please see the link below for more details. To sign up, please email Jim Strauss at 2jimstrauss@gmail.com.

https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000001637/en-ca/files/homepage/lets-talk-about-mental-health/Multi-Club-May-17-2018-Promo-Flyer-FINAL--3-.pdf

Sarah Hanson - Blessman International

Posted by Jessica Durbala on Apr 26, 2018

We had a great meeting this morning with Sarah Hanson, the Director of U.S. Development at Blessman International speak to us about how her organization is helping children and families in Africa. To learn more, head to https://blessmaninternational.org/ Also joining us this morning are former Waukee Rotarians, Lee and Roberta Holmes. Thanks for stopping by!

2018 Roadside Cleanup

Posted by Mark Heffernan on Apr 26, 2018

On April 21st, the Rotary Club performed roadside cleanup for 2 miles of Ashworth Road in Waukee. A lot of garbage was cleaned up and a lot of fun was had by everyone!!

YMCA Video Board

Posted by Jessica Durbala on Apr 20, 2018

On April 19^th, Waukee Rotary President Devin Boyer presented a check to the Waukee YMCA Executive Director Eric Kress for our second donation for the new video board in the aquatics area. The Rotary Club has pledged in total 3 donations to the new video board.

Rudy Koester - City of Waukee

Posted by Jessica Durbala on Apr 20, 2018

At the April 19th Rotary meeting, City of Waukee assistant public works director Rudy Koester spoke to the club about the different traffic and street projects coming to the City of Waukee in the next year. He talked extensively about the phase 5 expansion of Alice's Road, which runs from Olson Drive to north of Hickman Road. He also spoke about work to be done on 10th street and Little Walnut Creek Drive. Thank you, Rudy, for updating the club on the upcoming projects!

Miracle League Ball Field & Play Area plus All-inclusive Fishing Pier

Posted by Jessica Durbala on Apr 14, 2018

It was great to hear about Waukee's latest project: a miracle league baseball field, play area, and all-inclusive fishing pier. The new addition to the community will be located near the second high school in the City of Waukee's youth sports campus.

Drive Carefully Signs

Posted by Mark Heffernan on Apr 05, 2018

At the April 5th meeting, Club President Devin Boyer presented City Administrator and Rotarian Tim Moerman with one of the Drive Carefully signs that were donated by the club to the City of Waukee. In total, 10 of the signs were donated and will be placed around the city of Waukee by the schools to remind everyone to drive carefully!