2014 District 6000 Conference, Ames

The Waukee Rotary club was honored several times for its membership growth and received the presidential citation award at the 2014 District Conference in Ames this weekend.

The Morains, Holmes, Wheelers, Rasmussens, Robbins, and Dr. Blessman all shared the excitement of the conference and the opportunity to meet Rotarians from the other 63 clubs in District 6000. 

Highlights included a surprise welcome from “the Mayor” of Ames, Fred Hoiberg, who was actually subbing for the real mayor of Ames, who recently suffered a heart attack. Hoiberg received an excited standing ovation from the crowd when he entered the room. 

District Governor Jacque Andrew of Jefferson completed the highlight of her term on a high note as she presided over a stimulating and thought provoking conference which emphasized both international successes of Rotary and opportunities to strengthen local clubs. 

Rotary International Vice President, Anne Matthews, a real southern belle from South Carolina, wowed the crowd with her inspirational message about women in Rotary and the opportunity for all Rotarians to make a difference.

The conference gave the opportunity to become more acquainted with leading Rotarians from all the clubs in District 6000. Some of the Waukee Rotarians had the opportunity to absorb ideas for successful programs from other clubs and brag about our own successes this year. 

Jacque Andrew called on the talents of the Jefferson Rotary, her home club, to help organize the well run conference. 

If you have never attended a District Conference, you missed the opportunity to get to know what Rotary International is about, be challenged,entertained, and inspired by the tremendous accomplishments of the organization unlike any other in the world.