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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Ankeny!
Ankeny
Service Above Self
We meet Tuesdays at 11:45 AM
Ankeny Golf & Country Club
314 SW Irvinedale Dr.
Ankeny, IA  50023
United States of America
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Speakers
Mar 07, 2023
Polk County Conservation
Mar 07, 2023 6:00 PM
Personal Care Drive for the Ankeny Service Center meet at Benchwarmers ( 705 S. Ankeny Blvd.)
Mar 14, 2023
Des Moines Area Religious Council(DMARC)
Mar 14, 2023 5:30 PM
Meet at Sonny's Pizza Bistro (6594 NW 6th Dr. Des Moines - Saylorville)
Mar 21, 2023
Ankeny Centennial Activities Directors
Mar 22, 2023 5:00 PM
Meet at Food Bank of Iowa (2220 E. 17th St., Des Moines). Note this is a Wednesday
Mar 28, 2023
ACSD Update.
Mar 28, 2023 6:00 PM
Meet at Benchwarmers (705 S. Ankeny Blvd.)
Apr 04, 2023
Ankeny Police Update
Apr 04, 2023
Annual Fundraiser Update
Apr 11, 2023
Director of Athletics Iowa State University
Apr 25, 2023
Ankeny School Foundation Update
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Rotarians scheduled to be the Greeter & Sheriff are:
 
2/7 - Doug Rippley
2/14 - Joe Ruddy
2/21 - Andy Schnurr
2/28 - Steve SchraderBachar
3/7 - Sally Schroeder
3/14 - Kathy Sibbel
3/21 - Joe Smeltzer
3/28 - John Tompkins
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March Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in March:
 
7th - Andrew Larson
8th - Craig Block
9th - Trent Murphy
12th - Zane Smith
18th - Stacey Koeppen
23rd - Preston Williams
25th - John Biga
25th - Brandon Converse
27th - Chase Netusil
27th - Raj Reddy
March Rotary Board Meeting
The March Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.   
 
When:  Thursday, March 9th
Time:  12:00 PM
Where:  Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.
 
All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up!
Imagine Rotary Theme Shirts for Sale
Rotary District 6000 is offering you the chance to purchase a 2022-2023 theme t-shirt.  You can wear this shirt proudly when you are doing community service projects or any time.  You can order directly from the Wee’s Tees Web Store by going to https://imaginerotary-2.itemorder.com/shop/home/.  Shirts are made of 50% cotton and 50% polyester.  The shirts are only $11, plus $1 handling fee for a total of $12 for M, L, & XL - $14 for 2XL.  The shirts come in gray or yellow.  Let Nate Burnham or Brenda Wieneke know if you would like to order a shirt.  District Governor Steve Wieneke will also have some shirts for sale at the Spring Education Assembly and the District 6000 Regional Conferences in April 2023.
"A Celebration of Your Accomplishments" District 6000 Conference

The 2023 District 6000 Annual Conference, "A Celebration of Your Accomplishments" will be a one evening event at three different locations, Carroll, Coralville and West Des Moines.  The West Des Moines Conference will be held on Saturday, April 29th at the Hilton Garden Inn.  

Registration is now available.  For Ankeny Rotarians that would like to attend the conference, your Board has approved paying the $45 registration fee for all members and spouses.  Registration forms are available at noon and evening Rotary meetings or go to the District 6000 website and print out a registration form.   After completing the registration form, give it to Nate Burnham and he will get you registered using the Club credit card to pay the registration fee.  Be sure to get your registration submitted by March 15th so we can take advantage of the "early bird" discount. 
Welcome New Member Hans Hoeksema
Hans Hoeksema is Advancement Director for Ankeny Christian Academy and was proposed for membership by Richard Bergez.  Prior to coming to ACA last year Hans was the Director of Philanthropy Projects at WesleyLife and before that was manager of Grant Writing at Lutheran Services in Iowa.   He was inducted as a new member of the noon club on February 14th.   Welcome Hans!
Prospective New Member - Jenny Fields
The Board has approved an application for membership to the noon club from Jenny Fields, Associate Director Relationship/Events for the Alzheimer’s Association.  Her background is in marketing, event planning, fundraising, and networking. 
 
Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member. 
Rotary Club of Ankeny Guests
Special guests attending the Rotary Club of Ankeny's meetings last month included:
 
2/7 - Sherrie Colbert, Director Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, Speaker
2/7 - Scarlett Foderill, guest, Evening
2/7 - Gabe Moore, guest, Evening
2/7 - Shay Moore, guest, Evening
2/14 Dayne Magneson, Saylorville Lake Manager, Speaker
2/14 Chelsea Tyler, Saylorville Lake, Speaker
2/14 - Shannon Magner, guest of Jeff Magner, Evening
2/14 - Jason Duke, guest of Jacquelyn Duke, Evening
2/14 - Tammi Christ, guest, Evening
2/14 - Wayne Christ, guest, Evening
2/14 - Craig Crist, guest of Teri Crist
2/14 - Cindy Wehr, guest of Todd Wehr
2/14 - Susan Orth, guest of Kristofer Orth, Evening
2/14 - Amanda Fiscus, guest of Noel Fiscus, Evening
2/14 - Gabe Moore, guest, Evening
2/14 - Shey Moore, guest, Evening
2/20 - Jenny Fields, prospective new member
2/20 - Ann Tiernan, guest of Brian Tiernan
2/28 - Nancy Zwickel, guest of Tim Cox
2/28 - Jenny Fields, prospective new member
2/28 - Leah Davenport, Ankeny Christian Academy, Speaker
2/28 - Grant Kimberly, Iowa Soybean Association, guest of Brian Tiernan
2/28 - Brent Knill, Ankeny Christian Academy
"Service Above Self"