Our speaker is Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui. Elected to her second four-year term in 2025, Mayor Matsui is committed to transparent, accountable government, strong public safety, environmental stewardship, and a high quality of life for residents. She is actively engaged in the community and values resident voices in City decision-making. She is also an […]
We will hear from fellow Rotarian Linda Houser, a dedicated genealogy volunteer and retired Boeing aerospace professional. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many of her retirement plans, Linda redirected her time and energy toward a longstanding passion: family history research. Linda's interest in genealogy began more than 16 years ago while researching her own ancestry. […]
The Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park is hosting a social for new club members and community members interested in learning more about our club. Club members are encouraged to come and bring friends. Appetizers are on the club! See you there!
Speaker: Bettina Carey Bettina will present “Des Moines Means Business: How Communities Turn Generosity Into Movements.” Drawing from more than 30 years of experience working with businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations, Betitina will share real examples of how grassroots fundraising, sponsorships, and community collaboration can transform small acts of generosity into lasting community impact.
Speakers: Sherie Valderrama and Cary Young
Club members Alice Lamunu, Steve Swank and Scott Logan will share highlights of their trip to Uganda in support of VOCFINU.
Speaker: Blue Montgomery, CAPiTA Snowboards & BMX SeaTac Blue Montgomery is a former professional snowboarder who is deeply committed to community impact. He serves as the President of the Board for SeaTac BMX, a nonprofit organization that has developed a world-class BMX racetrack in an underserved community. Through this work, Blue helps create a […]
Speakers: Tetiana Nokhatska and Yuliia Matvieieva, Viola Fund Viola Fund Board President Tetiana Nokhatska and Board Member Yuliia Matvieieva will tell us about Viola Fund, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s defenders and civilians. They will share an update on the ongoing war and provide insight into current living conditions in Ukraine, offering a […]
If you can't make the meeting in person, join us on Zoom.Launch Meeting - Zoom
If you can't make the meeting in person, join us on Zoom.Launch Meeting - Zoom
If you can't make the meeting in person, join us on Zoom.Launch Meeting - Zoom
If you can't make the meeting in person, join us on Zoom.Launch Meeting - Zoom
