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Best Dressed Up for "Run For the Roses"Almost all of the guests at the Club's fundraiser, "Rotary Runs for the Roses" were dressed up in their best Kentucky Derby attire. It was difficult to choose the winners but prizes were awarded in three categories. The winners were; Gretchen Nollman - "Best Ladies hat, Matt Davis - "Best Dressed Gentleman", and Steve & Leigh Olinger - "Best Dressed Couple".    |
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Going Away Party For Rotary Exchange StudentsFor the past year the Ankeny Rotary Clubs hosted Ada Sallares a foreign exchanger student from Spain. This fall Evelyn Forrester will be leaving to spend the 2025-2026 school year in Spain as an outgoing Rotary exchange student. On the evening of May 27th, a going away celebration was held at Sunrise Park in Ankeny to honor these two young ladies. Ada was honored with a beautiful US flag and Evelyn, received a Spanish flag. The Rotary Club of Ankeny and the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening each gave a generous $500 contribution to Evelyn to provide some financial support as she embarks on her exciting journey. Pictured are Ada with her two host families, Juan Arias and Patty Munguia and Brenda and Steve Wieneke, Ada and Evelyn, and Evelyn with her parents and sister.    |
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Jamie Pollard to be Guest Speaker on July 1!
Iowa State Athletic Director, Jamie Pollard, will be the guest speaker at the noon Rotary Club of Ankeny on July 1st. This will be a great opportunity to invite a guest or prospective new member to attend a Rotary meeting! We anticipate a larger than normal attendance and will need to provide the AG&CC with an estimate of the number planning to attend. Please advise Nate Burnham, nfburtnham@gmail.com, if you plan to attend and how many guests you will be bringing. Space is limited!!
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President Patterson Comments
During program for the Club's fundraiser "Rotary Runs for the Roses", President Kent Patterson made a few comments regarding the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Here are a few excerpts from his talk: "It is always a privilege to stand before you to talk about something I'm truly passionate about, the Rotary Club of Ankeny and the incredible impact we have right here at home. For over 50 years, our club has been a cornerstone of service in Ankeny, driven by a simple yet powerful motto: Service Above Self. It's this dedication that fuels our efforts, connects our members, and most importantly, allows us to support the vital work being done by so many deserving local causes. But how do we turn this passion into tangible support? The answer lies in our fundraising. These aren't just events on a calendar; they are the lifeblood that enables us to make a real difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors. The energy, the camaraderie, the generosity on display - it's truly inspiring. And behind right here in Ankeny. every ticket purchased, every item bid on, every donation made, is the potential to strengthen our community. The funds we raise don't disappear into a large, impersonal pot. They are carefully and thoughtfully directed to local organizations that are on the front lines, addressing critical needs right here in Ankeny........ It's not just about writing a check; i's about building partnerships. We work closely with these organizations to understand their needs and ensure our contributions have the greatest possible impact. We see first hand the difference our support makes - the smiles on faces, the resources provided, the opportunities created. I am incredibly proud to be a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. I am proud of the work we do, and I am deeply grateful for the support of this amazing community....... Thank you for your continued support, and thank you for being a part of the Ankeny community that cares so deeply for it's own. Together, we are making a real difference - one fundraiser, one partnership, one act of service at a time. Thank you!
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Welcome New Members
Three new members were inducted into the Club on May 20, 2025. They are were Jamie Silver realtor with Realty One Group Impact in Ankeny and corporate member GoServ Global. Mark Henderson, Executive Director, will be the Primary contact for GoServ Global and Mark Doss, Ministry Director, will be a second member. Welcome Jamie, Mark, and Mark to the Rotary Club of Ankeny!
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2025 Annual Celebration and Recognition Banquet
The "2024 Annual Celebration and Recognition Banquet" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny, will be held on Tuesday, June 25th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. The evening will begin at 5:45 PM with a social hour including drinks and appetizers and the buffet line for dinner will open at 6:30. The program will begin at approximately 7:15 PM and will include perfect attendance awards, the naming of the "Outstanding New Member of the Year", "Rotarian of the Year" and the passing of the gavel to next year's president. There is a $25 registration fee for each member and guest. This charge will be added to your July invoice. Please RSVP by clicking on the "Register or Declibe" link at the bottom of the invitation each members should have received recently by email. Plan to attend, bring your spouse or a guest, and celebrate all the accomplishments of the club during the past year. |
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2025 Rotary Runs For the Roses - A Great Success
The Ankeny Rotary Clubs, Noon and Evening, held their 123h major fundraiser, "Rotary Runs For the Roses", on Saturday evening, May 3rd. It proved to he a very entertaining evening with good food and a very successful auction. Thank to everyone that obtained auction items, bought and sold tickets, attended the event, bid on auction items, and volunteered to help at the event. It was truly a team effort. A special thanks to the fundraiser co-chairs, Todd Eipperle and Noel Fiscus and to everyone that served on the committee especially Any Ratekin for the beautiful decoration and Tim Cox for acting as the MC for the evening. Most of the guests were dressed in typical "Derby" attire including too many fancy ladies hats to count. Preliminary numbers for the event show income was higher and expenses lower than last year. A highlight of the auction was $27,550 being donated for the paddle raisers, the Foster SQUAD and the Rotary Community Chest. Preliminary income numbers compared to last year are as follows: 2025 2024 Sponsorships & Tickets $42,975 $28,925 Silent Auction 18,810 16,855 Live Auction 27,975 35,450 Paddle Raiser 27,100 30,000 Heads/Tails Beads 1,250 640 Race Raffle 2,480 650 Desserts --- 660 Cash Donations 1,250 350 Total $121, 840 $114,850 Expenses $33,909 $46,267 Net Income $87,931 $68,583 Less Paddle Raiser 27,100 30,000 Net to Rotary $60,831 $38,583 With 1/2 of the paddle raiser coming back to the Rotary Clubs there will be $74,381 to be split between the Noon and Evening Clubs Congratulations and thank you everyone!!
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June Rotary Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in June: 14th - Sue Gibbons 17th - Dave Mercer 20th - Steve Van Oort
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Prospective New Members
Mark Henderson and Mark Doss of GoServ Global recently became new members the Club. They would now like to add two additional employees to the GoServ Global corporate membership. They are Maggie Carstensen, Office Administrator and Jared Lee, Development Coordinator. Comments regarding these proposed members may be submitted to any Board member.
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Prospective New Member
Jim Foreman was a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny from 2018-2024. He gave up his membership in the Club when On With Life became a corporate member and brought in four new members. He now wishes to return to the Club to replace one of those members. Jim is the Chief Financial Officer for On With Life. The Board has approved his application. Comments regarding this proposed membership may be directed to any Board member. |
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Thank You From Dollars for Scholars Recipients
The Rotary Club of Ankeny provided four $1,000 scholarships, two at each of the two Ankeny high schools seniors through "Dollars for Scholars". Here are thank yous from a couple of the students. "Dear Rotary Club of Ankeny Members, I want to thank you for the Rotary Club of Ankeny Scholarship. Your commitment to support and belief in my higher education journey is appreciated. I am planning to major in secondary education while following my dream to play football at the higher level for the University of Sioux Falls. I plan to become a High School Teacher and Coach. I would love to coach football, track, and baseball. Without Community support like yours, higher education would be out of the reach for many . I am excited to start my college journey at USF. So once again, thank you for your generosity and creating this Rotary CLub of Ankeny Scholarship. You have helped me get one step closer to my future as a teach and coach. Sincerely, Sam Sandvig" "Dear Rotary Club of Ankeny, I sincerely thank you for the Rotary Club of Ankeny Scholarship. I am over joyed and honored to use this gift to accomplish my accademic sucess, and continue to further represent and support my community. Thank you again. Sophie Digmann"
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The Club's monthly board meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at noon at Wig & Penn, 2005 South Ankeny Boulevard. The June meeting will be on Thursday, June 12th. All members are invited to attend, especially new members . Not only is it a great way to learn more about Rotary and the projects the Club is involved in but it also counts as a makeup for attendance.
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May Monthly Friday Morning Coffee
 The Club's monthly Friday morning coffees are held on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 AM at Cafe Diem located at 2005 South Ankeny Boulevard. All members are welcome and it counts as a make up! The next coffee social will be Friday, May 16, 2025.
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May 2025 Monthly Board Meeting
 The Club's monthly BOARD Meetings are held on the 2nd THURSDAY of each month at 12 Noon at Wig & Penn located at 2005 South Ankeny Boulevard. All members are invited to attend, especially new members. Remember that it also counts as a makeup for attendance.
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May Birthdays
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New Member: ETCH Outdoor LivingAs seen on our Facebook page:
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Magic All Around: Rotary International ConventionMagic All Around Rotary International Annual Convention June 21-25, 2025 Calgary, Canada Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, and explore enlightening breakout sessions against the backdrop of Calgary's picturesque beauty nestled amid the Canadian Rockies. Fueled by friendship and a spirit of collaboration, exchange best practices, ignite innovative projects, and form lifelong connections with fellow changemakers from around the world. Take part in this transformative, one-of-a-kind event and experience the Magic All Around at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada 21-25 June 2025.
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May Speaker Schedule
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May Greeter/Sheriff Schedule
  May 06 - Todd Wehr May 13 - Bryce Whitaker May 20 - Sara Wilson May 27 - Nancy Zwickel |
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Rotarian Anniversaries in May
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New Members Inducted: Brown & CrossAs seen on our Facebook page:  |
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Beech named Guardian of Integrity Award ReceipientAs seen on our Facebook page:
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Speakers from April
 Rotary Club of H.O.P.E. Presented on April 8th, 2025 HOPE stands for Homeless Outreach Prevention & Education Their meetings are the first and third Thursday of the month and take place via zoom at 5:30 p.m. https://rotaryhope4homeless.org/page/meeting-info for the zoom link RotaryClubofHOPE@gmail.com Ankeny & Centennial High Schools Robotics Clubs Presented on April 29th, 2025 and were presented with $500 checks.   |
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Prospective New Member - Mark Doss
The Board has received and approved an application for a new membership to the Club from Mark Doss. Mark is the Ministry Director of GoServ Global in Ankeny (https://goservglobal.serv) |
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Prospective New Member - Mark Henderson
The Board has received and approved an application for a new membership to the Club from Mark Hendeson. Mark is the Executive Director of GoServ Global in Ankeny (https://goservglobal.serv) |
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Prospective New Member - Thressa Sickerson
The Board has received and approved an application for a new membership to the Club from Thressa Sickerson. Thressa is the owner of Thressa Dee Photography in Ankeny (https://www.thressadeephotography.com) |
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Speakers from March
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April 2025 Speaker Schedule
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April Greeter/Sheriff Schedule
 March Greeters:
April 1 - Lindsey Szymanski April 8 - Brian Tiernan April 15 - Pat Timmons April 22 - James Warner April 29 - Jamie Anderson |
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April 2025 Monthly Board Meeting
The Club's monthly BOARD Meetings are held on the 2nd THURSDAY of each month at 12 Noon at Wig & Penn located at 2005 South Ankeny Boulevard. The meeting for April 2025 will be on Thursday, April 10th. All members are invited to attend, especially new members. Remember that it also counts as a makeup for attendance.
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April Monthly Friday Morning Coffee
The Club's monthly Friday morning coffees are held on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 AM at Cafe Diem located at 2005 South Ankeny Boulevard. The coffee for APRIL 2025 will be on Friday, April 18th. All members are welcome and it counts as a make up!
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Prospective New Member - Jamie Silver
The Board has received and approved an application for a new membership to the Club from Jamie Silver. Jamie works at Realty One Group Impact (https://jamiesilver.myrealtyonegroup.com).
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Students Go To China
 Luca Berrone Luca.Berrone@sacmigroup.com spoke about how he got connected with the President of China and the students he now takes over there for an immersive experience. Rotarian Andy Schnurr's daughter was one of the students who sent last summer. The organization takes multiple trips each year and is hoping for over 1000 students to visit China. Contact him for more information if you know a student who would like to go.
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Prospective New Member - Eric Brown
The Board has received and approved an application to add Eric Brown to the corporate membership of Ankeny Community School District. Eric Comments regarding this proposed new member may be directed to any Board member. |
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Prospective New Member Addie Cross
The Board has received and approved an application to add Abbie Cross to the corporate membership of Lincoln Savings Bank. Abbie is a Business Development Officer for the bank.. Adam Boeding will continue as the Primary Contact and Troy Boelman is also a member of this corporate Rotary membership. Comments regarding this proposed new member may be directed to any Board member. |
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Rotary Social March 25th at B & B Theaters Arrangements have been made for the Club's meeting at noon on Tuesday, March 25th will be hosted by B & B Theatres. There will not be a speaker on this day as this will be a time to provide you the opportunity to get to know your fellow Rotarians a little better. Also, feel free to bring a friend or prospective new member. There will not be a meeting at the AG&CC. Put it on your calendar and we hope to see you there! |
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Rotary Social at Iowa CubsThank you Todd Eipperle for getting this event set up! Contact Todd to Reserve your spot!  |
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Volunteers Needed for Annual Fundraiser
Thank you Sara Wilson for putting together this online sign-up sheet. Click HERE to see all the committees and was you can volunteer to help. We need EVERYONE to make this a successful event!  |
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Donations Needed
 The Annual Fund Raiser, Runs for the Roses, is around the corner. We need LOTS of items to auction off. We need wine and beer and baskets of goodies. We also need tickets sales and tables filled. Contact Todd Eipperle for more information. |
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District Conference April 12, 2025
CONFERENCE is this Saturday the 12th
REGISTRATION LINK: Conference Online Registration Form Chair Lisa Cook and the team have this to share about our Discover the Magic of Rotary Conference! Here are just a few of the reasons why you don't want to miss this year's district conference:
TO REGISTER - Early Bird Discount through March 1st There is a block of hotel rooms available at the Hilton Home2 Suites within walking distance. Please consider helping make the District Conference a success by donating a dessert for the dessert auction or putting together a basket, package or item for the silent auction. Click HERE for dessert donation. All money raised will be going to the District 6000 Endowment Fund. Thank you for your support and helping us Discover the Magic of Rotary! If your club would like to have a center-piece on a table(s) to display your club project, the link is HERE and the cost is just $25. More Information HERE. |
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Rotary Night with the Iowa WolvesHave you gotten your tickets yet? or Scan the QR code to get tickets. $20 each. Friday, February 28th, 2025, 6:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Arena  |
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March Greeter/Sheriff Schedule
March Greeters:
March 4 - Kathy Sibbel March 11 - Joseph Smeltzer March 18 - William Strong March 25 - Nancy Strutzenberg |
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Rotarians LIVE!Check out these Rotarians and their "Why" Rotary stories! Find these and future videos on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofankeny https://www.facebook.com/reel/1187089166370512  |
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Prospective New Member - ETCH Outdoor Living
The Board has received and approved an application for a new corporate membership to the Club from ETCH Outdoor Living, www.etchoutdoor.com New members would be Samuel Rankin and Conner Raes. Comments regarding this proposed new member may be directed to any Board member. |
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March Monthly Friday Morning Coffee
The Club's monthly Friday morning coffees are held on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 AM at Cafe Diem located at 2005 South Ankeny Boulevard. The coffee for MARCH 2025 will be on Friday, March 21st. All members are welcome and it counts as a make up!
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March 2025 Speaker Schedule
 March Speakers: 4th -- TBD 11th -- Kathy Coady, Hope Ministries update on new women's facility. 18th -- Luca Berrone, Student Exchange Program with China. 25th -- TBD |
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March 2025 Monthly Board Meeting
Thursday, March 13th at 12 Noon at Wig and Pen (2005 South Ankeny Boulevard) is the next Board Meeting. All members are invited to attend, especially new members. Remember that it also counts as a makeup for attendance.
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February Birthdays
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Meals from the HeartlandAn update from our Evening Club, which our Exchange Student participated in. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening participated in a community service project at Meals from the Heartland in West Des Moines. Twelve Rotarians and six guests volunteered from 6-8 p.m., packaging 194 boxes, which equates to 41,904 meals—enough to feed 161 children for an entire year. This is an annual project that our Rotary Club looks forward to. Additionally, we donated $500 to support Meals from the Heartland's mission to fight child hunger by empowering people to feed starving children.  |
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Civitas Recognition
 GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION SIGNING & OUTSTANDING ANTI-TRAFFICKING AWARDS Wednesday, January 15th 2025 at 11:30 am at the Iowa State Capitol Rotunda, Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer reaffirms Iowa's dedication to fighting human trafficking by signing a proclamation declaring January to be Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Witness as Lt. Governor Cournoyer and the NAHT present five Outstanding Anti-Trafficking Service Awards. Congratulations!! CIVITAS (10 Rotary clubs in central Iowa) has been selected to receive an Outstanding Anti-Trafficking Service Award from Lt. Governor Cournoyer and the Iowa Network Against Human and Slavery (NAHT). Tamara Kentworthy was called forward to accept a plaque on behalf of CIVITAS which was presented by the Lt. Governor. Rick Job and Nancy Zwickel represented our Noon Club. Learn more about Iowa's fight against human trafficking at: www.iowanaht.org and https://www.facebook.com/IowaNAHT |
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Raes New Member
 Morgan Raes is a new Corporate Member. She is an Associate Attorney with Lamberti, Murphy, & Strong, P.C.
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Less than 86 Days to Go
  The Annual Fund Raiser, Run for the Roses, is just a short 86 days away. We need LOTS of items to auction off. We need wine and beer and baskets of goodies. We also need tickets sales and tables filled. Contact Todd Eipperle for more information.
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Paddle Raiser Announced
 The Foster Squad has chosen from our Club's votes as the Organization that will be the recipient of the money raised from the Paddle Raiser at our annual Fund Raiser, Run For The Roses. Visit their website to learn more how they support Foster Children, www.fostersquad.org.
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Hendrickson New Member
 Brett Hendrickson is a new Corporate Member with Blessman International.
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Dunham New Member
 Summer Dunham is a new Corporate Member with B&B Theaters.
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Feb. Monthly Board Meeting
Thursday, February 13th at 12 Noon at Wig and Pen (2005 South Ankeny Boulevard) is the next Board Meeting. All members are invited to attend, especially new members. Remember that it also counts as a makeup for attendance.
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February Greeter/Sheriff Schedule
February Greeters: 4th -- Paul Romanelli 11th -- Andy Schnurr 18th -- Steve SchraderBachar 25th -- Sally Schroeder |
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Rotarian Anniversary - February
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January Greeter/Sheriff
Jan 7 - Dr. Erick Pruitt Jan 14 - Jim Ramsey Jan 21 - Amy Ratekin Jan 28 - Doug Ripley |
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January Birthdays
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Exchange Student Receives Christmas Gift Kent Patterson, President, presented our Exchange Student, Ada Sallares, with a Christmas gift.
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Christmas Gifts to AGCC Staff Kent Patterson presented our server and chef with a Christmas gift.
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Garden Gate Ranch Receives Donation Rotary presents $500 gift to Garden Gate Ranch, a home for women and children who have been rescued from trafficking. Pictured are Kelly Bergquist, representing Garden Gate Ranch and Kent Patterson, Rotary President.
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Prospective New Members
The Board has approved three new applications for membership to the Club. They are to add Morgan Raes, Associate Attorney to the Corporate membership of Lamberti, Murphy, & Strong to add Summer Dunham, Marketing, to the corporate membership of B & B Theatres and to add Brett Hendrickson, Executive Director, to the Corporate membership of Blessman International. Comments regarding these proposed memberships may be directed to any Board member. |
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Did you know... Did you know... * 2025 will be Rotary's 45th consecutive Rose Parade entry * The Float is funded by generous donations from Rotarians * According to Neilson ratings, The 2024 Parade had individual viewership of 21.8 million and a household viewership of 16.8 million (tv viewers in the US) and millions more worldwide * Volunteers will donate more than 7,200 hours in preparing decorations and applying them to our Float The parade is broadcast to many countries and territories outside the United States of America * The 2025 parade will be livestreamed The 2025 Rose Parade them, "Best Day Ever!" sets the stage for an exciting showcase of creativity and community spirit. The Float's theme, "On The Road With Rotary" embodies the essence of Rotary's dedication to service and fellowship. As we eagerly anticipate the annual Rose Parade on January 1, 2025, we encourage all members to be on the lookout for our Float, a symbol of our commitment to promoting Rotary values. Find more information on Facebook: RotaryRoseParadeFloatCommittee |
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December Rotary Anniversary
 The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate their Rotary Anniversaries in December: December 1, 1988 / 36 years - Kevin Brooks December 6, 2016 / 8 years - Mark Densmore December 6, 2022 / 2 years - Tony Mills December 6, 2022 / 2 years - Joe Smeltzer December 12, 2023 / 1 year - Colleen Welch December 31, 1999 / 25 years - Adam Boeding |
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Rotary Foundation Receives Highest Rating
For the 16th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating - four stars - from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S. The Rotary Foundation earned the recognition for adhering to sector best practices and executing its mission in a financially efficient way demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. "We are delighted to provide The Rotary Foundation with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator. "The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that The Rotary Foundation is able to accomplish in the years ahead." Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons. Currently, nonprofits can earn scores for the impact and results, accountability and finance, culture and communities, and leadership and adaptability. |
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Rotarians Ring the Bell for Salvation Army Thank you to the following members of the noon Rotary Club for volunteering to ring the bell: Nancy Strutzenberg (pictured) Todd Eipperle (pictured), Tim Hawkins, Kathy Sibbel, Mary Jean & Dan Cochran, Jan Franck, Rich Job, Brandon Converse family (pictured), Andy & Melissa Schnurr, Paul Romanelli, Wendy Chapman, Dale Port, Kent Patterson family, Todd Wehr, and Rich Job. The Prairie Trail Hy-Vee raised $654.18 and the North Hy-Vee had $530.17 in donations for a total of $1,184.35.   |
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Thank You Note
Dave Cook, District Govenor, and his wife Lisa, sent a thank you note to our Club after their visit and presentation. The note read, "We enjoyed our visit to your club and felt the 'magic' of Rotary when we walked in! You have a wonderful and dynamic club."
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District Governor Named for 2027-2028
On November 10, 2024, the District 6000 Nominating Committee interviewed candidates for District Governor Nominee Designee. The committee selected Gretchen Nollman of the Rotary Club of HOPE 4 Homeless of Des Moines, Iowa.
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Thank You to Rotary A thank you card was received from Wendy Chapman, thanking the Club for the memorial gift in honor of her sister, Brooke Chapman.
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December Monthly Board Meeting
 The December Board Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 12:00 noon Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All Members are welcome and it counts as a make-up!
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December Wedding Anniversary
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate their Wedding Anniversaries in December: December 29 - Kevin (and Chris) Brooks December 30 - Sue (and Steve) Gibbons |
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December Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in December: December 3 - Jessica Dirks December 12 - Rich Job December 14 - Tim Cox December 15 - Doug Ripley December 19 - Rich Bergez December 20 - Diane Weber December 21 - Doug Beech |
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November Monthly Board Meeting
The November Board Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, November 14, 2024 Time: 12:00 noon Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All Members are welcome and it counts as a make-up!
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November Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in November: November 4 - Nate Burnham November 11 - Laura Murphy November 12 - Tony Mills November 25 - Jan Franck November 25 - Del Mohler November 26 - Kathy Sibbel |
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AMOS visits Rotary AMOS, A Mid-iowa Organizing Strategy, (amosiowa.org) gave a presentation on a community land grant that hope to create in Polk County. AMOS is an advocacy group composed of 40+ churches, schools, professional organizations and nonprofits in Ankeny and the surrounding area.
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Halloween comes to Rotary Rotarians wore costumes for the last meeting of the month to have some fun with the Halloween holiday.
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Rotary Visits On With Life  On October 22, 2024, our Rotary Club met for our weekly meeting at On With Life where we learned about the Extreme Build and saw the impact of our donation at work. We also saw the trees that got planted with our monetary support by the students at Ankeny Christian Academy. "I am very proud of our student council members for being willing to give their time to serve the Ankeny Community. These eight students did a great job and really highlighted what ACA is," says Hans Hoeksema, Ankeny Christian Academy Advancement Director and Rotarian. The students who planted the trees were (in alphabetical order): Maddie Burriss, Ava Clarkson, Adeline Davenport, Sophia Glenn, Meleinna Patterson, Lillie Simpson, Anna Weathers and Lucas Weathers.
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November Rotary Anniversary
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate their Rotary Anniversaries in November: November 1, 1988 / 36 years - Michael Goedeke November 1, 1991 / 33 years - Steven Van Oort November 12, 2019 / 5 years - Dylan Dyer November 14, 2017 / 7 years - Scott Port November 28, 2006 / 18 years - Andrew Larson |
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November Wedding Anniversary
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate their Wedding Anniversaries in November: November 11 - Bradley Butin November 20 - Mark Land November 20 - Tony Mills November 21 - Sharlyn Estre |
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New Prospective Corporate Member
The Board has received and approved an application for Corporate Membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Blessman International. Robert Seaburg, Director of Operations will be the primary contact. Additional corporate members will be Wendi Lane, Director of Development and Doctor Jim Blessman, President of Blessman International. Doctor Blessman is also a current Rotarian with the Heanertsburg, South Africa club in District 9400. Comments regarding this proposed new Corporate Membership may be directed to any Board member. |
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Prospective Corporate Member
The Board has received and approved an application for Corporate Membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. Currently, Chamber CEO, Melisa Cox is an individual member and is requestion a change to Corporate Membership. Additional corporate members will be Jamie Anderson, Senior Director of Membership and Partnerships; Sharlyn Estrem, Office Manager; and Diane Weber, Director of Events and Communications. Comments regarding this proposed new Corporate Membership may be directed to any Board member. |
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October Rotarian Birthdays
 The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in November: November 4 - Nate Burnham November 11 - Laura Murphy November 12 - Tony Mills November 25 - Jan Franck November 25 - Del Mohler November 26 - Kathy Sibbel
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CIVITAS - Putting an End to Human Trafficking
A program focused on ending human trafficking throughout greater Des Moines while building momentum for community service was held on Tuesday, September 24th. The Keynote Speaker was Dan Nash, Founder, Human Trafficking Training Center. He spoke about training police to be able to spot victims of human trafficking. Panelists were Brady Carney, Director, Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and Ray Fiedler, Special Agent, Iowa Department of Public Safety. Civitas programming has donated over $70,000 over the years to various nonprofits relative to each year's topic .
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Rotary International Convention 2025
The annual Rotary International Convention for 2025 will be held in Calgary, Canada next year on June 21, 2025. More details to follow.  |
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Save the Date - April 12th
The 2025 District Conference will be held on April 12, 2025, at the FFA Enrichment Center on DMACC Campus (1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny). More details to come.
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District Govenor Visits Club
Our club was pleased to have hosted Dave Cook, our district governor, and his wife, Lisa, for a visit and presentation last Tuesday, September 24. We are grateful to have their leadership and commitment! Other special guests in attendance for the presentation were: Past District Govenors Steve Dakin from Boone, Dennis Drager and his wife Heidi with Rotary Club Hope for Homeless, Steve Wieneke from Ankeny Evening, and Assistant District Governor Marie Pipes from East Polk County. |
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Whiskey & Wine TastingThe Rotary Club of Ankeny held a "Whiskey & Wine" tasting social on September 19, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. It was held in Todd Eipperle's Bourbon & Buzz Cuts basement bar at 2514 SW Westwinds Blvd., Ankeny. Those in attendance tasted and learned about various Whiskeys and Wines while networking with fellow Rotarians.     |
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Donation Requests Approved
DONATION REQUESTS APPROVED: The following Donations Requests were approved at the August Monthly Board Meeting: Blessman International for $2,000 to participate in a Rotary Global Grant for feminine hygiene kits; Project Fresh Start for $2,000 to purchase winter coats and distribute to children in need; Garden Gate Ranch for $500 for their equestrian therapy for women who have been victims of human trafficking; On With Life for $800 from the budget plus $1,200 donated from members to plant trees and other landscaping; Literacy Project for $1,000 to participate with the Evening Club to distribute books; Ankeny Area Historical Society for $100 to be a Corporate Member; and Discover Ankeny for $25 to participate with the Evening Club to have a booth at the Discover Ankeny Experience to be held on November 7, 2024. |
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Meeting Location Change for Oct 22nd
 Heads up notice that our weekly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, will be held at ON WITH LIFE at 715 SW Road in Ankeny, Iowa. More details to come as we get closer.
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October Monthly Board Meeting
 The October Board Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, October 10, 2024 Time: 12:00 noon Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All Members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Past District Governor Tubbs Funeral Sept 27
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Whiskey & Wine Tasting
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be hosting a "Whiskey & Wine" tasting social on September 19, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. It will be held in Todd Eipperle's Bourbon & Buzz Cuts basement bar at 2514 SW Westwinds Blvd., Ankeny. The event will include hor d'oeuvres, wine, whiskeys, and bourbons to sample. A $5.00 donation will be collected at the door to help cover the cost of food and drinks. Plan to attend where you will have the opportunity to taste and learn about various Whiskeys and Wines while networking with fellow Rotarians.
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Welcome Ada SallaresAda Sallares, Rotary exchange student from Barcelona, Spain, arrived at the Des Moines airport on August 19th. Ada is being sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ankeny and the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening and will be attending Ankeny Centennial High School. Greeting Ada at the airport are Brenda Wieneke, Steve Wieneke, and Kathy Sibbel. Steve and Brenda Wieneke will be the first host family and Juan Arias and Patty Munguia will be the second host family. Welcome to Iowa Ada. We are still looking for somebody that would like to be a third host family. Contact Kathy Sibbel if you have an interest and would like more information.   |
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Rotary Donates to Ankeny Friends of the Arts
The Rotary Club of Ankeny presented Don Zuck with a check in the amount of $1,000 to assist with financing a feasibility study for the construction of a new Ankeny Arts Center. The Ankeny Arts Center currently resides in a building designed for a drive-through credit union. The new building would be 10,000 square feet, double the current building, and will provide programming space for gallery shows and art classes plus space for staff and storage. The project's timetable is to complete the feasibility study in 2024, fundraise and design in 2025, with construction in 2026.
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Root Beer Float Sales
The Rotary Club of Ankeny participated in "Root Beer Float Day" by selling root beer floats at the South Ankeny Hy-Vee on August 3rd. It was an extremely hot day, but Rotarians received more donations than at any other Hy-Vee location in the Des Moines area with a total of $559 raised for Special Olympics Iowa. (The second highest was $289.) This is the second most the Club has ever raised since beginning to volunteer to sell root beer floats in 2009 when we raised $688.32. Great job Rotarians!! Thanks you Mary Cochran, Jan Franck, Brandon Converse, Todd Eipperle, Rich Job, Matt Myers, and Tom Friedman for volunteering to help.
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Ankeny Receives Presidential Citation For Ninth Consecutive Year!The "Rotary Citation" recognizes Rotary clubs that support Rotary's strategic priorities by completing certain activities during the year. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has received this award for the 2023-2024 Rotary year. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Ankeny has received this honor. Only thirteen of the 66 clubs in District 6000 received this award for the 2023-2024 year. In RI President Gordon McInally's email to Steve SchraderBachar forwarding the citation, he stated: Dear 2023-2024 Club President, Congratulations! Your club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2023-24. This past year, your club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future. I encourage you to display it proudly to celebrate your club’s achievement. Once again, congratulations on a successful year as club president! Thank you to Steve for his leadership during the past year, and congratulations to all members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny on receiving the Presidential Citation again!!  |
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Rotary Banners
Rotarians are always welcome to attend any other club's meeting any where in the world. A tradition of Rotary is to exchange club banners when visiting another club. Steve SchraderBachar attended the noon Rotary Club of Ames on August 19th and traded one of our Club's banners for one of theirs. He presented it to President Patterson during our meeting on August 20th. If any member is planning to attend another club's meeting and would like to exchange a banner with them, the club's banners are available and kept in a box in the storage room at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club.
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Donation Received for Summerfest Parade Setup
Ankeny Rotarian and Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Melisa Cox presented a donation to the Rotary Club of Ankeny President Kent Patterson during the meeting August 13th for the members of the Club helping with the SummerFest Parade. Thank you all the members that helped with this service project! |
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September Board Meeting
The September Board Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, September 12, 2024 Time: 12:00 noon Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All Members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Annual Fall Picnic was August 6thApproximately 65 Rotarians and Guests from both the Noon and Evening Club attended this year's fall picnic. Todd Eipperle homemade moon shine was a big hit. Games played included water balloon toss, watermelon eating contest and egg relay. Plenty of food and fun had by all!            |
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Doc. Blessman Receives World Food PrizeOn July 31st, the World Food Prize Foundation gathered Iowans from across the state for the 18th annual Iowa Hunger Summit. With over 400 Iowans registered, 75 counties and more than 200 organizations represented, this was a remarkable convergence of community organizations, businesses, government agencies, religious groups, academia and other stakeholders, all unified in the mission to eradicate hunger. During the event Governor Kim Reynolds presented the Iowa SHARES Award to Dr. James Blessman for his decades-long commitment to nourishing children in South Africa, an achievement that has impacted thousands of lives around the world. In her remarks she stated: "Blessman International isn’t just there for the South African people for a day, for a week, or even a year. It’s really focused on giving them the skills that they need to provide for themselves through training, gardening and agriculture. In other words, it offers the lifelong gift of self-sufficiency." The Iowa SHARES award is a tribute to former Governor Robert D. Ray who spearheaded the Iowa Sends Help to Aid Refugees and End Starvation campaign. Through his Iowa-based nonprofit, Blessman International, Dr. Blessman has spearheaded the creation of feeding stations, freshwater wells and a program that serves over four million meals annually throughout South Africa.  |
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DG Cook to Visit Club on September 24th
District Governor Dave Cook and his wife Lisa will visit all of District 6000's 66 Rotary Clubs and several Club Extensions early in the 2024-2025 Rotary year. We look forward to their official visit to the Rotary Club of Ankeny on September 24, 2024. Save the date, plan to attend, and learn about THE MAGIC OF ROTARY!
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Smith Honored for 50-Year Membership
Zane Smith was honored at last week's noon meeting for have been a Rotarian for 50 years. The Ankeny Rotary Club was officially founded January 1973 and Zane join the Ankeny Rotary Club the next year on June 3, 1974. Smith is the longest serving Ankeny Rotarian and maintains his Active Membership. Nate Burnham presented Smith with an Art Glass Award with a Helix design inside the glass on a black marble base. The inscription on the base reads "Zane Smith, In recognition of your 50 years of membership in the Rotary Club of Ankeny 1974-2024"
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Rotary Float in SummerFest ParadeThe noon and evening Clubs combined again this year to assist in setting up and having a Float in this year's SummerFest Parade. Thank you to the following: Tom Friedman, Jeff Magner, Doug Ripley, Brenda Wieneke, Andy Schnurr, Zeb Goen, Paul Romanelli, Matt Myers, Nan Strutzenberg, Wendy Deppe, Anne Porter, Kris Orth, Doug Wright, Ann Wright, Kathy Sibbel, Sara Wilson, Richard Bergez, Steve SchraderBachar, Rich Job, Ben Digmann, Bryce Whitaker, Troy Boelman, Del Mohler, and Tyler Cahill. Special thanks to Todd Eipperle for driving the inflatable Rotary Logo in his pickup in the parade.     |
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Fall Rotary Picnic - August 6th
There will not be a be a noon Rotary meeting on Tuesday August 6th. Instead, the Rotary family fall picnic will be held that evening at Sunrise Park, 506 SE Peterson Dr. This is a joint event for both the noon and evening clubs. Socialization will begin at 5:30 PM and supper will be at 6:00 PM. The Rotary Clubs will provide water, lemonade, burgers, hot dogs, condiments, and paper products. Please RSVP to let us know if you are coming to the picnic and what you can bring. If you are bringing kids, let us know how many. There are fun games planned for all ages. Contact Todd Eipperle with questions. Here is the link to RSVP: |
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August Board Meeting
The August Board Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, August 8, 2024 Time: 12:00 noon Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All Members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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RYLA Student Presents to Noon ClubLakshmi Kausalya came to last week's noon meeting and gave a presentation about her experience at RYLA. Kausalya and her family came to America from India just a handful of months ago, her father being transferred here for his job at John Deere. Kausalya saw the RYLA poster in the hallway at school and asked the school's guidance counselor about the program. She thought it would be a way for her to acclimate to America and make some friends. Her presentation was enthusiastic, she stated she had a "super fun" time and believes more students should attend RYLA. The Ankeny Superintendent, Rotarian Erick Pruitt, was also at the meeting and heard her presentation and commented about his desire to help encourage students to attend as well. Pictured from left to right are: Kent Patterson, Lakshmi Kausalya, and Ben Digmann
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Rotary Dollars for Scholars RecipientsThe Rotary Club of Ankeny contributed a total of $4,000 to Dollars for SCHOLARS. Pictured (from far left): Steve SchraderBachar and Gracie Block from Ankeny High School; Colleen Welch and Miranda Geest from Ankeny High School; Colleen Welch and Abby Fickbohm of Ankeny Centennial High School; and Doug Beech, Thomas Gilbert of Ankeny Centennial High School, and Trent Murphy.
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Golf Ball Drop Winners
The winners of the Golf Ball Drop were: first ball in the hole winner Jeremy Hofland (sold by Tim Cox), second ball in the hole winner Lenora Kernen (sold by Nate Burnham), third ball in the hole winner Terri Howard (sold by Shar Dunlap), and fourth ball in the hole winner Greer Howard (sold by Shar Dunlap).  Pictured are (from left to right): Tom Friedman, Shar Dunlap, Nate Burnham, and Tim Cox. A total of 677 balls were sold. Big thanks to: Doug Ripley and Tim McGrath (Ankeny Service Center Board) for dumping the balls and thanks to Bob Jorgensen, Shar Dunlap and Kathy Sibbel for their help. For the first time in 12 years we had a ball win that has won one other time previously. It is estimated that we will be donating $4,631.78 to Ankeny Service Center and will be sharing $1,985.05 with the Evening Club. The Ankeny Chamber of Commerce posted the Golf Ball Drop live on Facebook! Also, thanks to Ankeny Sanitation for underwriting the prizes; Des Moines Printing for donating the design and printing; Herc-U-Lift for donating the boom truck; and Coldstone Creamy and Tim's Amoco for their coupons. A special thanks to Tom Friedman for organizing the Golf Ball Drop. Great job Tom!
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Sibbel 50th Anniversary Party
Rick and Kathy Sibbel would like to cordially invite ALL Rotary Club of Ankeny members to join them in celebrating their 50th year of marriage at 1401 NW Campus Drive, Ankeny on Saturday August 17th from 4-7p.m.
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August Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in August: August 3 - Katie Claeys August 5 - James Warner August 12 - Dale Port August 13 - Tracy Frette August 13 - Paul Romanelli August 16 - Mark Land August 16 - Patricia Timmons August 18 - Erick Pruitt August 22 - Brian Tiernan August 28 - Ben Digmann
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July Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in July: July 9th - Ramsey, James July 17th - Dittmar, Amy July 19th - Gassmann, Jason July 22nd - Bair, Gerry July 23rd - Eipperle, Todd July 28th - Jurgensen, Bob
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New Paul Harris Fellows
During the Club's Annual Celebration and Awards Banquet, Foundation Chair Tim Hawkins recognized five individuals for having reached another level of giving to the Rotary Foundation and becoming multiple Paul Harris Fellows. They included James Ramsey - PHF + 6, Shar Dunlap - PHF + 3, Annette Burnham - PHF + 2, Kathy Sibbel - PHF +2, and Tim Hawkins - PHF + 8. In Tim's report on the Club's giving to the Rotary Foundation, he noted the Club is a 100% Paul Harris Sustaining Member Club (Each member donating at least $100 per year to the Foundation), the club currently has 63 PHF which 44 are multiple PHF. In 2024, the Club and it's members donated $18,765 to the Rotary Foundation and and additional $11,110 to PolioPlus and since it was chartered, the Club had donated a total of $553,430 to the Rotary Foundation and $92,295 to PolioPlus.
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Ankeny Service Center Receives Check
Sara Wiser, Executive Director of the Ankeny Service Center, was to guest at the Club's meeting on June 4, 2024 to receive a check from the club in the amount of $15,000. The Ankeny Service Center was one of two paddle raisers at the Club's fundraiser, "Rotary Runs for the Roses" held on May 4th. A total of $30,000 was raised which was split between the Ankeny Service Center and Starts Right Here. In the picture are Club President Steve SchraderBachar, fundraiser chair Brian Tiernan, Sara Wiser and Ankeny Service Center Board members Kathy Sibbel and Tom Friedman. The following thank you note from Sarah Wiser was received by Steve SchraderBachar; I just wanted to tell you how grateful the Ankeny Service Center if for your support. When Kathy Sibbel handed me the check for $15,000, I was amazed. Since I started as the Director at ASC, Rotary has been a constant committed supporter. As a small nonprofit, support from groups like Rotary make a huge difference. We appreciate you and everyone involved with Rotary. Thank you! |
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Final Results for "Rotary Runs For the Roses"
All the numbers are in, we believe, and although not quite the net income of 2023, the Club's fundraiser, "Rotary Runs For The Roses" was very successful. The total income was $112,500 compared to $140,995 in 2023. The major difference was we did not have the 50/50 raffle and did not auction desserts which accounted for nearly $15,000 in reduced income from the previous year. Expenses this year were $14,377 less than last year. The final result was a net of $68,583 which is about $14,000 less than in 2023. This year's income will be divided as follows: Each of the paddle raisers, Starts Right Here and Ankeny Service Center received $15,000, The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening will receive $10,417 and the noon Rotary Club of Ankeny will receive $28,166. The fundraising committee has decided to repeat the Kentucky Derby theme in 2025. It will be held on May 3, 2025. With plenty of lead time, we encourage every member to get this date on their calendar and plan to attend. Also, start thinking about possible sponsorships, what committee you would like to serve on and some unique silent and live auction items.
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Brian Tiernan Named "Rotarian of the Year"
Kent Patterson had the privilege of introducing Brian Tiernan as the Rotary Club of Ankeny's "Rotarian of the Year" for 2023-2024. Brian served the Club as president in 2022-2023 and chaired the Club's annual fundraiser, "Rotary Runs For the Roses" this past year. As president he always made sure to bring the 5th verse to the Rotary Four Way Test - "Is it Fun" - to each meeting!! Congratulations Brian!!
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SchraderBachar Passes the Gavel to Patterson
Steve SchraderBachar's term as President of the Rotary Club of Ankeny came to an end during the club's annual Celebration and Banquet on June 25th when he passed the gavel to Kent Patterson. Kent then presented a plaque with a gavel on it to thank Steve for a great year. We are now looking forward to the 2024-2025 Rotary year with Kent as our President.
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Sixteen Recognized for Perfect AttendanceSixteen members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny were recognized at the Club's annual celebration and recognition banquet for having perfect attendance for the 2023-2024 Rotary year. They were 1 Year -Rich Bergez and Brandon Converse, 2 Years - Kent Patterson, 4 Years - Brian Tiernan, 6 Years - Todd Eipperle, 10 Years - Rich Job, 12 Years - Jim Ramsey, Steve SchraderBachar, and Todd Wehr - 13 Years - Daman Miller, 14 Years - Mary Cochran, 15 Years - Kathy Sibbel, 16 Years - Sally Schroeder, 20 Years - Nate Burnham and Tom Friedman, 34 Years - Shar Dunlap.
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July Rotary Board Meeting
The July Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be:
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Zane Smith Recognized for 50 Years of Membership
During the meeting on Tuesday, June 4th, President Steve ScraderBachar recognized Zane Smith for having been a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny for 50 years! Smith was inducted into the Club on June 3rd, 1973. The Ankeny Club was chartered on January 1973, making Smith the longest member of the Club. ScraderBachar read a letter that had been received from Rotary International President, Paul McNally, recognizing Smith for this accomplishment.
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Paul Romanelli Joins Polio Plus Society
Paul Romanelli has made a contribution to the Polio Plus of $100 and now recognized as a member of the Polio Plus Society. President Steve SchraderBachar recognized Romanelli with a certificate and pin at the last meeting on June 4th. Thank you Paul for your commitment and support of Rotary's PolioPlus. |
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Welcome New Member Matt Meyers
Matt Myers became the newest member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny when he was inducted during the meeting on June 4th. Matt is a civil engineer with Niles Associates in Ankeny and was proposed for membership by Nancy Sutzenberg. Welcome Matt!! |
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Dollars For Scholars Thank Yous
The Rotary Club of Ankeny provided two $1,000 scholarships at each Ankeny high school through the Dollars for Scholars program. One scholarship at each high school is to be named the "Gary Welch Memorial Rotary Scholarship". Here are thank you letters received from three of the recipients: Thank you so much for the scholarship. This donation will benefit me greatly as I move forward with my future in the arts. I have always had the goal of going out of state, and was hit with both excitement and fear upon my acceptance to the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. I was excited to open the door to the next years of my life, but was stresses about the cost of attendance. This scholarship is lighting the financial burden of an out of state institution, and is allowing me to e3nter the university with complete excitement restored. So thank you again for your contribution to my future. It is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Abby Fickbohm My name is Miranda Geest and I would like to graciously thank you for the Gary Welch Memorial Scholarship. As you know, being a full-time high school student with many activities is very time-consuming. During the school year, I am involved in varsity Show Choir, varsity tennis, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Books and Bagels. Outside of school, I am president of my 4-H club, I babysit my neighbors, and I do various volunteer work. I also started working at Target part-time since September to save up money for college. As I have a busy schedule, I am grateful for your help. With this scholarship, I can offset some of the expensive tuition costs of Iowa State University. This fall I will attend Iowa State University to major in Elementary Education with additional math, reading, and ESOL endorsements. I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl and with your assistance, I am closer to achieving this goal. Some classes I am currently taking to prepare me for College are AP Statistics, AP Lang and Comp, a DMACC sociology class, A DMACC paraeducator 8-week course, and Teacher Academy. Thanks to Teacher Academy, I will walk into college with 120 classroom observation hours and skip the first-0year education course, so I can hopefully graduate college sooner than expected. Once again, thank you so much for your generosity and support in helping me reach my educational goals. I am grateful you chose me for this opportunity and I promise that the scholarship will be used to the fullest extent. Sincerely, Miranda Geest I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for being awarded the "Rotary Club of Ankeny Scholarship". Your generosity and compassion wil truly impact my future and allow me to accomplish my postsecondary educational ambitions. In the fall of this year, i will attend the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities to double major in Spanish and Portuguese Studies and Linguistics, all with the intention of pursuing a career as an English teach abroad. Not only will this scholarship establish a vital foundation for my education, it will expend my understanding of the world through unrivaled experiences with individuals form all corners of the globe. Becoming a well rounded global citizen will aid me in sharing my passion for languages with students and inspire them to explore the vibrant world we inhabit. Once again, I thank you for your generosity and support in my future. Your kindness will forever be with me. I will continue to work hard in every aspect of life to achieve my goals of sharing kindness throughout the world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to accept this scholarship from a truly awe-inspiring and considerate organization. Sincerely, Thomas Gilbert
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Summerfest Golf Ball Drop to Aid Ankeny Service Center
The Rotary Club of Ankeny and Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening are partnering again this year with the Ankeny Service Center to sponsor a "Golf Ball Drop" during Summerfest. Our goal this year is to sell 1,000 tickets for $10 each. Each ticket is numbered and a ball with a corresponding number will be placed in a bucket and dropped from about 30 feet in the air onto a grassy area with one golf hole. The first ball in the hole wins $1,000, second $375, third $250, and fourth $125. The net proceeds from this year's Golf Ball Drop will be split 70% to the Ankeny Service Center and 30% to the Ankeny Rotary Clubs. New this year will be the ability to pay for tickets via Venmo! Thank you to Ankeny Sanitation for providing the prize money, Des Moines Printing for printing the tickets and Tim's Amoco Service and Cold Stone Creamery for providing the coupons on the back of each ticket. The coupons are for a "Free Car Wash With A Fuel Purchase" and "Buy One Ice Cream And Get One For 50% Off". The goal is to sell all 1000 that Tom has distributed. Ticket stubs and money need to be turned in to Tom or dropped off at First National Bank, 1205 N. Ankeny Boulevard by July 12th. Contact Tom at Tom.Friedman@FNB247.com with questions. |
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Thank You From Ankeny Service Center
The Ankeny Service Center was one of the two organizations featured as paddle raisers at the Club's fundraiser on May 4th. Their share of the funds donated was $15,000. The following thank you note from Sarah Wiser was received by Steve SchraderBachar; I just wanted to tell you how grateful the Ankeny Service Center if for your support. When Kathy Sibbel handed me the check for $15,000, I was amazed. Since I started as the Director at ASC, Rotary has been a constant committed supporter. As a small nonprofit, support from groups like Rotary make a huge difference. We appreciate you and everyone involved with Rotary. Thank you!
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Gender Distribution of RotaryAs of June 1, 2024, the Rotary Club of Ankeny has 92 members. This is an increase of 7 new members since the beginning of the Rotary year, July 1, 2023. Of these current members, 61 - 66% are male and 31 -33% are female. This compares to only 23.6% of all Rotarians worldwide are female.  |
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Sofia Given Send OffThe Ankeny Rotary Clubs 2023-2024 foreign exchange student, Sofia Aberturas, was treated to a graduation and farewell picnic at Sunrise Park in Ankeny on May 28th. There were about 30 Rotarians and guests in attendance plus several of her classmates. She will be leaving soon for Rotary's trip across the US before returning home to Spain. Than you to the Brenda and Steve Wieneke and Victoria and Bill Ogier for hosting Sofia while she was in Ankeny.    |
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$15,000 for Starts Right HereStarts Right Here was one of the paddle raisers during the Club's fundraiser on May 4th. The donations for the paddle raisers generated $30,000 to be split between the Ankeny Service Center and Starts Right Here. Will Keeps attended the Club's meeting on May 28th and picked up a check in the amount of $15,000.   |
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2024 Annual Celebration and Recognition Banquet
The "2024 Annual Celebration and Recognition Banquet" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny, will be held on Tuesday, June 25th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. The evening will begin at 5:45 PM with a social hour including drinks and appetizers and the buffet line for dinner will open at 6:30. The program will begin at approximately 7:15 PM and will include perfect attendance awards, the naming of the "Outstanding New Member of the Year", "Rotarian of the Year" and the passing of the gavel to next year's president. There is a $25 registration fee for each member and guest. This charge will be added to your July invoice. Please RSVP by clicking on the "Register Online" link at the bottom of the invitation each members should have received recently by email. Plan to attend, bring your spouse or a guest, and celebrate all the accomplishments of the club during the past year. |
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Social At B & B TheaterInstead of our usual meeting at Ankeny Golf & Country Club, members met at B & B Theaters to simply socialize on May 21st. The meeting was well attended with about 35 members and guests present. They enjoyed appetizers, pizza, and popcorn and time to visit and get to know other members. Thank you to Todd Eipperle for making the arrangements and to James Warner and Bradly Butin for hosting the luncheon.   |
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2024 Ankeny SummerFest - "Making A Splash"
For more than 50 years, SummerFest has brought Ankeny and the surrounding metro area together for 3 days of music, carnival rides, great local food and fun! This year’s theme is “Making A Splash”. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has participated in the celebration for at least the past 40 years with their first Parade entry in 1985, announcing entries as they passed by the Up-Town area for several years, assisted with staging of the parade entries every year since at least 1994, and conducting a golf ball drop to raise funds for the Ankeny Service Center each year since 2012. It’s that time again --- time to help with one of the greatest annual events Ankeny has to offer its citizens, as well as those from surrounding communities, the Summerfest Parade. At least 25 volunteers are needed to help make this year’s parade a HUGE success. We will plan to meet at 6:00 (a few volunteers are needed at 5:45) that morning, Saturday July 13th, in the the Ankeny High School parking lot. Coffee and donuts will be provided. If you have not already done so, please contact Rich Bergez, rbergez@nw.bank, to let him know if you are available to help.
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Welcome New Member - Kelsey Groff
Kelsey Groff became the newest member of the Club when she was inducted on May 7th. Kelsey is a Business Development Executive with Hire DSM. She was proposed for membership by Todd Wehr.
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June Rotary Board Meeting
The June Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be:
When: Thursday, June 13th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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June Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in June: 2nd - Joe Ruddy 14th - Sue Gibbons 17th - Dave Mercer 20th - Steve Van Oort |
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Rotary Noon Social Luncheon
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will not be meeting at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club on May 21st at noon. Instead members are invited to meet at B & B Theatres, 1580 SW Market St. for a social luncheon. We plan to set up outside on the patio, weather permitting. There is indoor space available if needed. There will not be a speaker that day as this will be a time to provide members with the opportunity to get to know your fellow Rotarians a little better. Please bring a friend if you wish.
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"Rotary Runs For the Roses " - Another Successful EventThe Ankeny Rotary Clubs, Noon and Evening, held their 12th major fundraiser, "Rotary Runs For the Roses", on Saturday evening, May 4th. The only disappointment was that Albaugh Family Stables entry in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, Catching Freedom, did not win the race. Thanks to Amy Ratekin, the main hall was decorated beautifully with red roses, bows, napkins, and hats. We cannot thank Amy enough for all her hard work and assistance with making this a very festive event and successful event. Most of the guests were dressed in typical "Derby" attire including too many fancy ladies hats to count. Preliminary numbers for the event show income will be slightly less than last year primarily because that was no live dessert auction or 50/50 raffle. A highlight was the donations for our two paddle raisers setting a new high with a total of $30,000 being donated. Starts Right Here and the Ankeny Service Center will each be receiving $15,000. Preliminary income numbers compared to last year are as follows: 2023 2024 Silent Auction $19,921 $16,855 Live Auction 38,275 35,450 Paddle Raiser 28,390 30,000 Heads/Tails Beads -- 640 Mystery Bags -- 650 Race Raffle -- 1,880 Cash Donations 50 350 Total 86,586 $85,825 Desserts 4,975 -- 50/50 Raffle 9,900 -- $101,461 Expenses are expected to be be less that last year and net income only slightly less. A final number will not be available until all invoices have been paid and ticket sales accounted for. Special thank you to each of our co-chairs Brian Tiernan and Noel Fiscus, to our MC Tim Cox, and everyone that sold tickets, donated auction items, served on a committee, and attended the event. It took everyone to make the event enjoyable for all our guests and be a financial success. Congratulations and thank you to everyone!!
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Prospective Returning Member
Bryce Whitaker was a member of the Club through corporate member First Interstate Bank. About a month ago Bryce left First Interstate and went to work for Wells Fargo Advisors. He has now submitted an application to rejoin the club as an individual member. The Board has approved his application. Comments regarding this proposed membership may be directed to any Board member.
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Rotary With Iowa Cubs
The Rotary Club's social committee has reserved the indoor left field lounge all-you-can-eat-buffet and full cash bar to watch the Iowa Cubs take on the St. Paul Saints on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The package also includes outdoor seats near the home bullpen for each guest. The cost is $35 per person which can be added to the member's next invoice. The gates will open at 5:00 PM and the first pitch will be at 6:38. Save the date and reserve your spot by contacting Todd Eipperle by July 12, 2024 at todd.eipperle@gmail.com.
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Sofia Aberturas
The Ankeny Rotary Clubs will be hosting a special farewell party for Sofia Aberturas, our Rotary youth exchange student. The party will be Tuesday, May 28 beginning at 5:30 at Sunrise Park in Ankeny. All Ankeny Rotarians are invited. There will be a sign-up genius soon where people can RSVP. The plan is to serve pulled pork sandwiches with a few sides and then cake. Save the date on you calendar and plan to attend to give Sofia a special farewell.
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Andy Schnurr Selected For Presidential Nominee
Jenny Fields had agreed to become the Club's President Elect Nominee but had a change of jobs which will make it difficult for her to continue her membership in the Rotary Club of Ankeny. President SchraderBachar introduced Andy Schnurr as the Club's new President Elect Nominee during the meeting on April 30th. He will follow Kent Patterson and Brandon Converse as the Club President for the Rotary year 2026-2027. Thank you Andy for agreeing to step into this leadership role.
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Kevin Brooks Is Paul Harris Fellow Plus 3
During the meeting on April 30th, President SchraderBachar thanked Kevin Brooks for his support of the Rotary Foundation. Kevin was presented a pin to signify that he has achieved the level of Paul Harris Plus 3 for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation and also a certificate acknowledging his commitment to the PolioPlus Society. Thank you Kevin!
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Rich Job Honored with Guardian of Integrity Award
At the 2024 District 6000 annual conference on April 20th, eleven Rotarians were honored as Guardian of Integrity Award winners. Each of the 66 clubs in District 6000 is allowed to nominate one of their members for this award. Rich Job, from the Rotary Club of Ankeny, was one of the Rotarians to be honored. Congratulations Rich!
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Welcome New Corporate Member On With Life
On With Life became a corporate member of the Club April 23rd. The primary member will be Jean Shelton, Chief Executive Officer, who is currently a member of the Downtown Des Moines Rotary Club and will be an Honorary member of our club. Other members are Angie Jackson, Director of Referrals Admissions, Tammy Miller, Director of Outpatient Services, and Sara Wilson, Development Director Welcome On With Life, Jean, Angie, Tammy, and Sara!
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New Paul Harris Fellows
At the meeting on April 23rd, President SchraderBachar recognized Terry Peter for achieving the level of Paul Harris Fellow + 3 and Brad Botos for achieving the level of Paul Harris + 2.. Congratulations Terry and Brad and thank you for supporting the Rotary Foundation.
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May Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in May: 2nd - Dave Massey 12th - Damon Miller 26th - Jon Lowman 27th - Jordan Niewoehner |
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Rotary Dollars For Scholars Scholarships
The Rotary Club of Ankeny committed to provide two $1,000 scholarships at each Ankeny high school through "Dollars for Scholars" for 2024 for a total of $4,000 in scholarships. One scholarship at each high school was to be named the "Gary Welch Memorial Rotary Scholarship". The winners of the Rotary scholarships will be as follows: Ankeny High School - Gracie Block - Iowa State University with a major in Medicine Centennial High School - Thomas Gilbert - The University of Minnesota with a Major in Spanish The winners of the Gary Welch Memorial Rotary Scholarships will be: Ankeny High School - Miranda Geest - Iowa State University with a Major in Elementary Education Centennial High School - Abigail Fickbohm - Roosevelt University with a Major in Music Performance The scholarship will be presented at Ankeny High School on May 15th and at Centennial High School on May 21st. Both Steve SchraderBachar and Colleen Welch plan to be present to assist with the scholarship presentations.
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May Rotary Board Meeting
The May Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.
When: Thursday, May 9th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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Famous Rotarians
As a member of Rotary, you join over 1.2 million other individuals in 346,914 clubs in over 200 countries that call themselves Rotarians. These Rotarians include many famous people. Here is a list of just a few: Joyce C. Hall - Rotary Club of Kansas City, MO - Founder of Hallmark Cards Raymond F. Firestone - Rotary Club of Akron, OH - Chairman & CEO of Firestone Tire & Rubber Dr. Charles Mayo - Rotary Club of Rochester, MN - Co-Founder of Mayo Clinic Heinrich Nordhoff - Rotary Club of Braunschweig, Germany - President, Volkswagon J.C. Penny - Rotary Club of New York, NY - Founder of J.C. Penny stores The 'Colonel' Harland Sanders - Rotary Club of Jeffersonville, ID - Founder, Kentucky Fried Chicken Sam Walton - Rotary Club of Bentonville, AK - Founder of Wal-Mart Neil Armstrong - Rotary Club of Wapakoneta, OH - Astronaut & First man to walk on the moon Richard Byrd - Rotary Club of Winchester, VA - Arctic explorer Charles Lindberg - Rotary Club of Edinburgh - American aviator Thomas Edison - Rotary Club of Orange, NJ - Inventor Orville Wright - Rotary Club of Dayton, OH - Co-Inventor of the first successful airplane King Charles III - Rotary Club of Banchory-Ternan - King of England Sir Winston Churchill - Rotary Club of London - Prime Minister of England Gerald R. Ford - Rotary Club of Grand Rapids, MI - President, USA Warren G. Harding - Rotary Club of Washington, D.C. - President, USA John F. Kennedy - Rotary Club of Hyannis, MA - President, USA Woodrow Wilson - Rotary of Birmingham, AL - President, USA & Nobel Prize laureate in peace Franklin D. Roosevelt - Rotary Club of Albany, NY - President, USA Pope Francis - Rotary Club of Buenos Aires - Pope Luciano Pavarotti - Rotary Club of Modena - Italian opera singer Walt Disney - Rotary Club of Palm Springs, CA - Animation filmmaker And many more!!
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32 Days Until "Rotary Runs For the Roses"
It is now only 32 days until the Rotary Club of Ankeny and Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening's 13th annual Dinner/Fundraiser/Auction “Rotary Runs for the Roses” which will be held on Saturday, May 4th at the FFA Enrichment Center on the DMACC campus in Ankeny beginning at 4:00 PM.
Here is what each member needs to do as soon as they can:
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District 6000 Celebration
The 2024 District 6000 annual conference will be a Celebration of Creating HOPE here in Iowa and across the world this Rotary year. The celebration will be held in Pella on April 20th from 10AM until 9PM. It will be a day filled with activities including hearing from our Tom Narak Memorial Four Way Test Speech Contest winners, awards presentations, and speakers on a variety of subjects. Additional highlights of the day will be the flag ceremony featuring our International Exchange Students and live, silent, and dessert auctions to raise money for The Rotary Foundation.
More information and the registration form is available at: DISTRICT CELEBRATION | Rotary District 6000 (rotary6000.org) |
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Julie Eipperle Becomes Paul Harris Fellow
Todd Eipperle made his wife, Julie, a Paul Harris Fellow by donating recognition points to in her name. Foundation Chairman Tim Hawkins presented her with the certificate and pin during the Club's meeting on March 5th. Congratulations Julie and thank you Todd for this donation and your support of the Rotary Foundation.
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Welcome New Members - Ankeny Sanitation & Troy Boelman
On March 5th, Ankeny Sanitation became the newest corporate member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Andrew Larson, a previous member of the Club and the Owner of Ankeny Ankeny sanitation, is the "Primary Contact", Juli Accola, Sr. Commercial Sales Representative, Dave Massey, General Manager, and Michelle Bowden, Commercial Sales Representative will be three additional members. Troy Boelman was also inducted on March 5th. Troy was a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny from 2006 - 2022 and served as the Club's president in 2009-2010. He left the club due to a job change. Now after another another change, he is able to rejoin the Club. He is the VP of Commercial Lending at American Bank & Trust. Welcome Juli, Michelle, Dave and Troy.
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Rotary Leadership Institute
Rotary Leadership Institute is an interactive, facilitated experience on topics designed to provide more in-depth Rotary knowledge for all who are curious. RLI does not provide position specific training. Instead, it is an opportunity to really “discover Rotary” using different tracks of knowledge.
The next Rotary Leadership Institute is Saturday April 13th, from 8:30am to 3:30pm at Grace Community Church in Boone. The cost to attend is $50 and our club will reimburse you to attend. Curious? Have more questions? President Steve SchraderBachar will be attending and is inviting other members to join him or contact him for more information. |
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April Rotary Board meeting
The April Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.
When: Thursday, April 11th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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April Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in April: 5th - William Strong 12th - Neil Fell 18th - Nan Strutzenberg 18th - Dianna Tran 20th - Brodey Hanson 22nd - Joe Smeltzer |
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Damon Miller and John Foster Split the Pot
At the meeting on March 19th, Sally Schroeder was the greeter and sheriff and donated a half dozen roses to be used in the 50/50 drawing instead of the $10 gift card. Todd Wehr had the lucky number when the first ticket was drawn. Todd chose the roses since the next day, March 20th was his wedding anniversary. The second number drawn was one of John Foster's but John had to leave early. He left his tickets with Damon Miller in case his number was drawn and told him if he won, he would "split the pot" with him. Sure enough, his number was drawn and Damon out of about 30 cards left in the deck, drew the jocker and won the pot. There were several witnesses to John leaving his tickets with Damon and that he promised to split the pot, so each will be receiving $125 from the Club..
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Rotarians Recognized at Chamber Annual DinnerThe 2024 Ankeny Chamber's Annual Dinner was held on February 15th. Several individuals were recognized for their hard work in making Ankeny a better place to live. Two of the award recipients are Ankeny Rotarians. Tony Mills was recognized as the "Employee of the Year", and Doug Beech was named the recipient of the "Lifetime Impact Award". Tony is the owner of Apex Sway and an integral person in the Karl Auto Group. He was described as having a huge heart for Ankeny and being vital to its continuous success. He is a person of action and can be seen all over The District at Prairie Trail working multiple events. He strives to make Ankeny a better place to live, work, and play. Doug received this prestigious award for over 30 years of accomplishments and contributions to the Ankeny including Church, Rotary, Civil Service commission, Ankeny Economic Development Corporation, variety of Iowa Board of Directors, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Economic Development Board, Iowa Business Council, Polk County Tax Credit Association, and Iowa Association of Business & Industry. He also acted as co-chair of the Ankeny Market Pavilion and was chair of the Ankeny Chamber. Congratulations Tony and Doug!     |
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Todd Eipperle to Retire From Boy ScoutsScouting has been a way of life for Todd Eipperle. So much so that he went from a second-grade member of the Boy Scouts to the field director and annual giving director of the Boy scouts of America - Mid-Iowa Council. Now he is preparing to end that chapter of his scouting career and "sail off into retirement" on March 31, 2024, after 20 years. Camp Mitigwa will honor Todd for his years of service by naming the proving grounds, previously the Eagle Academy, after him. The Eipperle Proving Grounds will consist of two acres within the 450-acre campgrounds. Through Todd's leadership and a grassroots effort, attendance at Camp Mitigwa increased significantly, surpassing the goal set for the camp's 90th anniversary. He also created The Eagle Academy, a new program for first-year Scouts. This program emphasized the patrol method, which is important during the first year. Scouts in the method participate in group living and citizenship. It places them in smaller groups to allow the Scouts to relate to one another, and they elect representatives. Scouts are also encourged to rise in the ranks and receive merit badges. This is not Todd's first retirement. He retired from a 40-year career in the Iowa national Guard and United States Army Reserve in October 2023. He and Julie have bought an RV and plan to use it to travel across the nation, using RV lots which are for military use only. When asked to sum up his career in three words, Todd responded with, "Honored to serve." The Rotary Club of Ankeny has made a donation of $2,500 to the Boy Scouts of America - Mid-Iowa Council for the Eipperle Proving Grounds. Congratulation Todd, and good luck in your retirement!     |
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District 6000 Celebration - April 20, 2024
The 2024 District 6000 annual conference will be a "Celebration of Creating HOPE" here in Iowa and across the world this Rotary year. The celebration will be held in Pella on April 20th from 10AM until 9PM. It will be a day filled with activities including hearing from our Tom Narak Memorial Four Way Test Speech Contest winners, awards presentations and speakers on a variety of subjects. Additional highlights of the day will be the flag ceremony featuring our International Exchange Students and live, silent, and dessert auctions to raise money for The Rotary Foundation. Registration is open at Rotary6000.org and early registration is just $100 until March 15 which includes lunch and dinner.
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Salvation Army Recognizes Ankeny Rotary
The Noon and Evening Ankeny Rotary Clubs received a "Bell Ringer Award" for being one of the top 5 producers during their ringing session on December 9th. Todd Eipperle and Anne Porter attended the Spirit of Christmas Awards luncheon on February 21st to accept the award. Evening club members rang the bell at the north HyVee store and collected $723.28. The bell was rung by noon club members at the Prairie Trail store and collected $341.96. With an additional $1,000 donated by the noon club, the total raised was $2,065.24. Thank you to everyone that took time to Ring the Bell and to Anne Porter for organizing the service project.
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Remodeling at Ankeny Golf & Country Club CompletedThe Ankeny Golf & Country Club has completed their remodeling and the noon club is now meeting in the newly remodeled banquet space. There are now two TV's for projecting speaker presentations, access to the bar from the dining room, new drop ceiling and lighting, carpeting, a hallway separating the room from the main entrance and new tables and chairs. If you have missed recent meetings, be sure to attend and check out the new meeting room.
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Prospective New Member - Troy Boelman
Troy Boelman was a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny from 2006 - 2022 and served as the Club's president in 2009-2010. He left the club due to a job change. Now after another another change, he has submitted an application to rejoin the club. He is currently the VP of Commercial Lending at American Bank & Trust. The Board has approved his application. Comments regarding this proposed membership may be directed to any Board member. |
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Girls Scouts Present to RotaryOn February 13th the Club was treated to a presentation by the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Karley Rehman and CEO Beth Sheldon, talked about the Girl Scouts and their annual cookie drive. They, of course also brought cookies for the members to purchase following he meeting.   |
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March Rotary Board Meeting
Due to Spring break, the March Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be one week earlier than usual on the first Thursday as follows:
When: Thursday, March 7th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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"Rotary Runs For the Roses"
The Rotary Club of Ankeny and Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening's 13th annual Dinner/Fundraiser/Auction “Rotary Runs for the Roses” will be held on Saturday, May 4th at the FFA Enrichment Center on the DMACC campus in Ankeny.
The event will begin at 4:00 PM with social time and the opportunity to watch live racing on the big screen, 17' x 10', including the Kentucky Derby at approximately 5:35 PM. Complimentary wine and beer and specialty drinks will be available throughout the evening as well as feeding stations for all guests. Guests will have the opportunity to pick their favorite horse and have a chance to win prizes. In addition to a silent auction, a program including “Heads or Tails”, paddle raisers to benefit two local non-profit organizations, and a live auction will begin at 7:00 PM. The proceeds from this event will be utilized by the Ankeny Rotary Clubs in their continued support of local and international projects. Each year, the Ankeny Rotary Clubs provide hundreds of hours of volunteer support for numerous local events and fundraisers and contributes $50,000 - $60,000 to local charities and service projects. Their web sites are Ankenyrotary.org and Ankenyeveningrotary.org. Individual tickets are $75 each or reserve a table of eight for $550. Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased from any Ankeny Rotarian or on-line at https://bidpartner.net/rotary/. The available sponsorships are:
Auction items small or large may also be donated by contacting any Ankeny Rotarian or emailing Ann at annwright7@msn.com or Nate at nfburnham@gmail.com. Larger items will be sold during the live auction and smaller items will be sold during the silent auction or packaged with other items. All donors will be recognized in the auction program. |
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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 25th - Brandon Converse |
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Welcome New Members Nancy & Amy
On February 6th Nancy Strutzenberg was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny and Amy Ratekin was recognized for transferring her membership from the Rotary Club of Des Moines AM to Ankeny. Nancy is the Director of Philanthropy for Lutheran Services of Iowa. LSI is an affiliated ministry partner of the Iowa congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and a member of Lutheran Services in America. They serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender identities, national origins, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. Amy is the Founder and CEO of "Spread Your Wings" which empowers youth ages 5-18 to improve their mental health, create positive interactions, increase self esteem, build self-confidence, learn self defense skills, and strenghen the body to live their best lives.
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Prospective New Corporate member - Ankeny Sanitation
The Board has received and approved an application for a corporate membership from Ankeny Sanitation. Current member Andrew Larson will be the "Primary Contact", Juli Accola, Sr. Commercial Sales Representative, Dave Massey, General Manager, and Michelle Bowden, Commercial Sales Representative will be the other three members. Comments regarding this proposed membership may be directed to any Board member. |
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We Need Your Help to Obtain Auction Items
We need your help in making the ask for auction items for our "Rotary Runs For the Roses" fundraiser to be held on Saturday, May 4th. To make this year's fundraiser another success, we need each member to donate an item or obtain an item from a non-Rotarian. If you donated an auction item last year, please consider donating again this year and if you obtained an item from a local business last year, please contact them again this year. It would also be great to have some new items from businesses that have not contributed in the past. We know they will not submit an item is no one asks them. We are planning to auction a "Wall of Wine" again this year. If each each member can donate one or two bottle(s), we will have plenty of wine. Your bottle(s) may also be brought to a meeting and given to Rich, Nate, or Ann Wright. All auction items, unless too big to be easily moved, will be stored in Rich Job's basement. Upon receipt of the item, please bring it to a noon meeting and give it to Rich, or Nate or to an evening meeting and give it to Ann Wright. Also, provide the following information for each item:
If an item is too large to easily take it to Rich's basement, it may be delivered to the FFA Center by the donor at approximately 9:00 AM the morning of the event, but a picture of the item and the other information needs to be submitted. The committee plans to meet to start packaging and taking pictures for our web site on Thursday, March 28th and it is our goal for all auction items to be in hand by Tuesday, April 2nd, which will give the committee time to take pictures, package the items, enter the descriptions onto our web site, and get the program to the printer by April 25th. Good luck in your efforts to obtain auction items. |
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Polio Plus Night at the Iowa Wolves
The Iowa Wolves have again agreed to join with the Des Moines metro Rotary clubs in a fund raiser to assist our Polio Plus campaign. The details include: When: Friday, February 23, 2024, 7:00 PM Where: Wells Fargo Arena Who: Iowa Wolves vs. Rio Grande Vipers Cost: $20.00 per ticket Why: The Iowa Wolves will give back $10 per ticket to clubs for Polio Plus The ticket cost will be added to the members April invoice. The club will forward $10 to the Iowa Wolves and the other $10 to RI in the member’s name for Polio Plus. All contributions to the Polio Plus campaign are matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, two to one which means your $10 donation becomes $30. If you would like to purchase tickets, please sign up at a meeting or let Nate, nfburnham@gmail.com know how many tickets you would like. If you cannot attend consider purchasing tickets to be given to a friend, employee or to be given to a local charity. The deadline to purchase tickets is February 13th. |
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Wehr and Job Reach the Next LevelTodd Wehr recently achieved the level of Paul Harris + 2 and Rich Job the level of Paul Harris + 5 through their contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Each level represents a contribution to the Rotary Foundation of an additional $1,000. President Steve SchraderBachar recognized them at the regular meeting on Janaury16th with a PHF pin with two sapphire stones for Todd and a pin with five sapphire stones for Rich. Congratulations Todd and Rich!   |
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AG&CC Remodeling Progressing WellRemodeling of the banquet room at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club began in early January and was expected to be completed by mid March. It now looks like the remodeling could be completed by the first of March. We are looking forward to being able to move our meetings back into the banquet room and seeing what improvements have been made.     |
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Joe Kirby Recognized as Major DonorJoe Kirby was recognized as having achieved the level of "Major Donor" to the Rotary Foundation by President SchraderBachar on Janaury31st. The Rotary Foundation recognizes individuals or couples whose combined giving has reached $10,000 regardless of the gift designation. This recognition level can be achieved only through personal contributions and not through recognition points. Steve presented Joe with a crystal recognition piece and pin commemorating Joe's contribution. Other "Major Donors" in our club include Jim Blessman, Nate & Annette Burnham, Neil & Kathy Fell, Sally Schroeder, Zane Smith, and Steve SchraderBachar Congratulations Joe, and thank you for supporting the Rotary Foundation!
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Welcome Jessica Dirks
Jessica Dirks is the Chief Officer of Legal Affairs and Strategic Initiatives for the Ankeny Community School District. She was not able to attend the January 9th when the Ankeny Community School District was inducted as a corporate member. Jessica was inducted the next week, January 16th. Welcome Jessica!
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Ode To A VolunteerMany will be shocked to find, When the Day of Judgment nears That there's a special place in heaven, Set aside for volunteers. Furnished with big recliners, Satin couches and footstools, Where there's no committee chairman, No group leaders or car pools, No eager team that needs a coach, No bazaar and no bake sale. There will be nothing to staple, Not one thing to fold or mail Telephone lists will be outlawed, But a finger snap will bring Cool drinks and gourmet dinners, And rare treats fit for a king. You ask, who'll serve these privileged few, And work for all they're worth? Why, all those who reaped the benefits, And not once volunteered on earth. - Unknown Author |
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Nancy Strutzenberg - Prospective New Member
Kent Patterson has proposed Nancy Strutzenberg for membership to the Club and our Board has approved her application. Nancy is the Director of Philanthropy for Lutheran Services of Iowa. LSI is an affiliated ministry partner of the Iowa congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and a member of Lutheran Services in America. They serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender identities, national origins, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. Comments regarding this proposed membership may be directed to any Board member.
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Valentine Social
Members of the Noon Ankeny Rotary Club are invited to join Evening Club members on February 13th at Fiscus Jewelers, 1701 SE Delaware, Suite 250, at 6:00 PM for a "Be My Valentine" social. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
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Rotary Theme for 2024-2025
Our 2024-25 Rotary International President-Elect, Stephanie Urchick, a member of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, announced at the International Assembly, the theme Rotary theme for her year as Rotary International President will be The magic of Rotary. She said, "I saw the magic of Rotary on display when I was helping install water filters in the Dominican Republic. Two boys were watching as dirty water entered the filter, then ran out clean at the other end. One of the boys grabbed my sleeve and said, ‘Show me the magic again’. Obviously, the water filter wasn’t magic. We worked hard to transport those filters, install them, and work with community leaders in the area to maintain them. But those boys knew that easy access to clean water would change their lives. Knowing that I played a small part in that certainly changed my life." |
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President SchraderBachar Accepts Assistant Governor's Position
President Steve SchraderBachar has accepted a request from District Governor Elect to join his District leadership team by serving a 3-year term as Assistant Governor for District 6000 beginning July 1, 2024. He will be providing support to the Johnston, Ames Noon, and East Polk Clubs. Marie Pipes, from the East Polk Rotary Club, has been assigned the Assistant Governor position to assist the Rotary Club of Ankeny for next year. |
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Sofia Presents a Banner to the Club
The Club's 2023-2024 Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Sofia Aberturas Puga, from Madrid Spain, presented a banner from her home club to President Steve SchraderBachar at the meeting on January 16th. Thank you Sofia for the banner and for being an incredible exchange student!
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Todd Eipperle Becomes Paul Harris +2
Todd Eipperle was recognized by President SchraderBachar during the January 16th meeting for having achieved the level of Paul Harris + 2. An individual receives recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow for contributing $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation. They then receive recognition for each additional $1,000 donated. This means Todd has donated over $3,000 to the Foundation. Congratulations Todd and thank you for supporting the Rotary Foundation!
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Welcome New Corporate Member ACSDThe Ankeny Community School District has joined the Rotary Club of Ankeny as a "Corporate Member". Inducted into the Club on January 16th were Darin Haack, Assistant Superintendent, Amy Dittmar, Assistant Superintendent, Katie Clacy, Ankeny School Board President and Dr. Erick Pruitt, Superintendent. A fifth member, Jessie Dirks, Chief Officer of Legal Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, was inducted on January 23rd. Welcome Dr. Pruitt, Darin, Amy, Katie and Jessica!!  |
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February Rotary Board Meeting
The February Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.
When: Thursday, February 8th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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February Rotarian BirthdaysThe following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in February: 2nd - Mike Goedeke 4th - Jim Blessman 8th - Terry Peter 12th - Kris Baker 17th - Andy Schnurr 26th - Steve SchraderBachar 28th - Gabe Moore
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January Rotary Board Meeting
The January Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.
When: Thursday, January 11th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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AG&CC Remodeling Banquet Room
The Ankeny Golf & Country Club will be remodeling the banquet room where Rotary meets each Tuesday. The remodeling will begin in January and is expected to be completed by the end of March. Rotary meetings will be moved to the dining room and members will need to enter through the golf pro shop or through the east door into the bar area while construction is in progress.
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50th Year Celebration
The Rotary Club of Ankeny was chartered on January 19, 1973 and the Club celebrated with a "50th Anniversary Gala" on January 21st. In recognition of the completion of a year of celebrating, the members and several special guests shared in a special cake during the last meeting of 2023 on December 19th. The special guests included District Governor Dennis Drager, District Governor Elect Dave Cook, District Governor Nominee Norland Hinke and Cindy Hinke, Past District Governor Steve Wieneke and Brenda, and Past District Governor Steve Dakin.
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Ankeny Receives Certificate of Appreciation
District Governor, Dennis Drager, attended the December 19th meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny and presented President SchraderBachaer with a certificate of appreciation from Rotary International for the financial support the club provide in the 2022-2023 year in support of the "End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign". The certificate is signed by Ian Riseley, Chair of the The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Jennifer Jones, President of Rotary International.
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Human Trafficking Proclamation
Ankeny Mayor, Mark Holm, issued a proclamation on December 18, 2023, stating the month of January 2024 as "Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month", and encouraging all citizens to become more informed on this growing problem, to be vigilant and report suspicious activity, and to work towards solutions to end tracking in all its forms in our community. If you see something that doesn't look right, take actin and call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. For more information and resources about trafficking in Iowa, go to the Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery website at www.iowanaht.org.
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Thank You Heidi!
Heidi Kramer has been a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny for the past four years as a member of Blessman International's corporate membership and has been chairing the Club's Membership Services Committee. She has now taken a new position with Delta Dental and will no longer be able to attend Rotary. President SchraderBachar presented her with a gift bag for her service at her last meeting on December 19th. Thank you Heidi for your service!
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Rotary Web Site Advertising
Have you considered placing an ad for your business on the Rotary Club of Ankeny's web site? Space is available! All ads appear on a rotational basis on the home page, down the right hand panel, on all sub pages, and on the left hand panel of the club bulletin that is emailed to all members and friends of the club. Ads will be 1/2 inch tall and are $100 for a full year. The cost of the ad can be included in your next Rotary quarterly billing. The ad may be your company logo or a text based ad and will include a link to your website or email address. Contact Nate Burnham with questions or to set up your ad.
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AG&CC Staff Presented with Christmas Gifts
At the last meeting in 2023, on December 19th, President SchraderBachar presented the AG&CC staff, Adam and Cindy, with a Christmas card to thank them for taking such good care of us during the past year. Inside each card was $200 cash. Thank you and Merry Christmas, Cindy and Adam!
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Prospective New Corporate Member - Ankeny Community School District
An application for a corporate membership in the Rotary Club of Ankeny has been received from the Ankeny Community School District. Superintendent Dr. Erick Pruitt will be the "Primary Member" and he has asked for an exception to our guidelines for a corporate membership to allow for four additional members be included instead of just three. The Board has approved this application and this exception. The proposed members are Dr. Erick Pruitt - Ankeny Community School District Superintendent Darin Haack - Assistant Superintendent Amy Dittmar - Assistant Superintendent Katie Claeys - School Board President Jessie Dirks - Chief Officer of Legal Affairs and Strategic Initiatives Comments regarding this application may be forwarded to any Board member.
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Welcome New Member Paul Romanelli
Paul Romanelli was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on December 6th. Paul was previously a member of the Rotary Club of Janesville, Wisconsin where he was a past president and participated in two overseas service projects. He is a retired Orthodontist, and has been a Rotarian for 33 years. Welcome Paul!
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A Special Christmas SocialThe Rotary Club of Ankeny and the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening held their joint 2024 Christmas social at Briarwood Golf Club on December 12th. The theme for the evening was "Santacon", with many guests dressing in a Santa costume or wearing a Santa hat, in honor of the late Gary Welch. Evening Club President Kristofer Orth welcomed the Rotarians and guests and then took a moment to pay tribute to Gary Welch, reflecting on his contributions, kindness, and the lasting legacy he leaves behind. His spirit lives on in the warmth and camaraderie of our Rotary community. Later in the evening Noon Club President recognized Gary's wife, Colleen Welch, by announcing the Club was making her an "Honorary" member of Rotary. She was also presented with the gift of a large poinsettia. The evening also featured a fierce and friendly trivia session! Teams battled it out in a battle of wits, showcasing their knowledge and quick thinking. Team Gary brought their A-game to the trivia session, and the result was victory for them! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable night! Your presence and participation made the Ankeny Rotary Christmas Social a resounding success. Here's to the spirit of giving, camaraderie, and the cherished memories we create together. Thank you to the Shevaughn Moore and the rest of the social committee for organizing such a great event!             |
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Paul Harris Fellow Medallions
Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute or have had contributions made in their name of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. It was established in 1957. Early Paul Harris Fellows received a certificate of recognition. In 1969, the Foundation unveiled the first Paul Harris medallion at the RI Convention in Honolulu, HAWAII. Japanese artist Fiju Tsuda created the piece under the direction of then past Foundation Trustee Kyozo Yuasa. Today Paul Harris Fellows receive a certificate and pin and are eligible to purchase a medallion. The medallions are 1-1/2" diameter with antique brass finish and features the image of Rotary International founder Paul Harris on one side and the Rotary Masterbrand emblem on the other. The medallion is shipped in in a gift box and includes a royal and gold neck ribbon. If you are a Paul Harris Fellow and would like to purchase a medallion, contact Nate Burnham, nfburnham@gmail.com and he will order one for you. The cost is $15 each.
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January Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in January: 3rd - Amy Ratekin 6th - Jack Pennington 12th - Shey Moore 20th - Sally Schroeder 20th - Bryce Whitaker 27th - Jeff Damman 28th - Roger Spahr |
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Amy Ratekin Transferring To Ankeny
Amy Ratekin, the Founder and CEO of Spread Your Wings, was named an "Honorary" member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny on August 29, 2023. At that time, Amy was an Active member of the Des Moines AM club but had been regularly attending meetings in Ankeny but did not wish to transfer her membership from the Des Moines club since she wanted to maintain the relationships she had built there. She has now decided to go ahead and transfer her membership and has submitted an application to become an Active member of The Rotary Club of Ankeny, which has been approved by the Board. Comments regarding Amy's change in membership status may be forwarded to any Board member. |
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Rotary Club of Ankeny's Facebook PageDid you know the Rotary Club of Ankeny has a Facebook page? Check it out at at www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofankeny. Thank you to Jenny Fields for posting articles and keeping it up to date.
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Rotary's PolioPlus Night at the Iowa Wolves
The 2024 PolioPlus night at the Iowa Wolves will be Friday, February 23rd at 7:00 PM at Wells Fargo Arena. The Wolves will be playing the Rio Grande Vipers that night. The tickets are discounted to $20 each with $10 from each refunded to the Club to be donated to PolioPlus. More information will be provided later but "Save the Date". |
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Paddle Raisers for 2024 FundraiserThe votes are in for the paddle raisers for the club 2024 fundraiser, "Rotary Runs for the Roses". The top two vote getters are Starts Right Here and the Ankeny Service Center. These two non-profits and the other 11 that were not selected will be contacted this to advise them of the results. Thank you to the Rotarians that submitted a nomination.
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Celebration of 50th year on December 19th
In January, 2023, the Rotary Club of Ankeny celebrated it's 50th anniversary of receiving their charter from Rotary International. On December 19th, the Club will celebrate the completion of our 50th year. Plan to attend the noon meeting and help celebrate and share a piece of celebritory cake.
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Prospective New Member
The Board has approved an application from Paul Romanelli to transfer his membership in Rotary from the Rotary Club of Janesville, Wisconsin, to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Paul is a retired Orthodontist. He has been a Rotarian for 33 years, a past President and has participated in two overseas service projects. Comments regarding this prospective new member may be forwarded to any Board member. |
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Rotary International Float in Rose Parade
Rotary International will have a float in the 2024 Rose Parade for the 44th consecutive year. The theme this year's parade is "Celebrating a World of Music - The Universal Language". The theme for Rotary's float is "Clean Water - The Music of Life". Tune onto the Rose parade and watch for the Rotary International float.
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Will Keeps and Jamie Become New Paul Harris Fellows
Del Mohler donated Paul Harris recognition points to make William Holmes/aka Will Keeps and his wife Jamie Holmes Paul Harris Fellows. President Steve SchraderBachar presented each of them with a pin and certificate during the meeting on November 14th. Will is the founder of Starts Right Here, a program designed to serve youth in a supportive, empowering environment since all young people deserve a chance to rise above the circumstances they were born into and to reach their mental, emotional, physical, and economic potential.
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Mark Martin Joins PolioPlus Society
During the November 14th meeting, Mark Martin was recognized for his commitment to PolioPlus. By joining the PolioPlus Society, Mark has committed to contribute at least $100 each year until Polio is irradicated in the world. President Steve presented Mark with a certificate and lapel pin in recognition of his commitment. by
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Former Governor Terry Branstad Speaks to Rotary
The Rotary Club of Ankeny was honored to have as their speaker former Iowa Governor and Ambassador to China Terry Branstad on November 14th. He talked about his family, The World Food Prize, his experiences in China and his upcoming trip California to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting was started 15 minutes early to let him speak first so he could catch a plane to California from the Des Moines airport at 2:00. President Steve SchraderBachar presented Mr. Branstad with an Ankeny Rotary banner for him to give to President Xi.
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Happy Birthday Rotarians!!The following Rotary Club of Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in December: 2nd - Chuck Stewart 3rd - Scott Port 12th - Rich Job 14th - Tim Cox 15th - Dylan Dyer 16th - Doug Ripley 19th - Rich Bergez 21st - Doug Beech
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December Rotary Board Meeting
The December Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.
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Murder Mystery DinnerOn Friday, November 3, 2023 the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening hosted 8 guests for a Murder Mystery Dinner at the home of Steve & Brenda Wieneke. This was a silent auction item from the Fundraiser last April. Doug Beech and friends had a great time! The theme was Mardi Gras and the guests had fun trying to figure out who the murderer was. The guests dressed in costumes which made the night even more fun. A special thank you to Noel & Amanda Fiscus, Victoria & Bill Ogier, Marie Kline, Sofia Aberturas, and Steve & Brenda Wieneke for helping host this event. Also a special thank you to Cathy Maher and Ann & Doug Wright for donating items for the evening.     |
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RYE Student Speaks at Rotary Meetings
Ankeny's 2023-2024 Rotary Youth Exchange student, Sofia Aberturas Puga was the guest speaker at the noon Rotary meeting on Tuesday, October 24th and also spoke to the Evening Club on October 31st.. She is attending Ankeny Centennial High School and is in the 11th grade. Sofia’s first host family is Steve and Brenda Wieneke. The second will be the Bill and Victoria Ogier's family. The final will be the Jason and Jacquelyn Duke's family. Sofia shared her experiences, in Iowa, so far, including getting to attend her first homecoming. In her home city of Madrid, Spain, her school doesn't have homecoming or prom and she was looking forward to experiencing that here in the US. Sofia also shared much about her culture, family and local Rotary club. Sofia enjoys volleyball, basketball, cooking, hanging out with friends, and trying new foods. She is very much looking forward to attending a 28 day United States bus tour along with other Rotary exchange students in mid-June through mid-July 2024.next summer.
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Halloween at RotaryAnkeny Rotarians attended a Halloween social, in full costume, at Magee's Irish Pub on October 24th. The Grim Reaper was recognized as being the best costume. Then several members wore costumes to the noon meeting on Halloween, October 31st.   |
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Todd Eipperle's Retirement Open HouseAfter 40 years of service, Todd Eipperle has retired from the US Army Reserves and all Rotarians are invited to attend an open house reception in his honor on Saturday, November 11th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - The King's Head, 1610 SW Main St. There will be a short program at 3:00 PM. Plan to attend and help honor fellow Rotarian Todd Eipperle.  |
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2023 Rotary Christmas Social
The theme for the 2023 Ankeny Rotary Christmas social for both the noon and evening clubs is "Rotary Santacon" in honor of our former member and long-time Santa, Gary Welch. The social will be held at the Briarwood Golf Club, 3405 Trilien Drive on Monday, December 11th. There will be a social hour beginning at 6:00 PM with dinner to be served at 6:30. Each member may bring one guest. The charge per person is $35.00 which will be added to the member's January invoice. Everyone is encouraged to come wearing a Santa suit, hat, or their best Christmas outfit. Hope to see everyone there! |
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Rotary Ring Day - December 9th
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be ringing bells for our local Salvation Army units this holiday season on Saturday, December 9th at the South Ankeny Hy-Vee, 2510 SW State St., from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Evening Club will be ringing the bell at the North HyVee. We would like two people to sign up for each shift. You can sign up your spouse, child, co-worker, or a friend to work with you, as long as there is at least one adult for each shift. Please include the best phone number to reach you. To sign up, you can go to the Sign-Up-Genius link below or put you name on the sign-up sheet that will be available at the next few Rotary meetings.
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Welcome New Member William Strong
William C. Strong, was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on October 24th. He is a Partner in the law firm of Lamberti, Kilian Luetje, & Strong and will be an additional member of the corporate membership in the Club. Laura Kilian Luetje, Managing Partner, was an Active member of the club and will be the primary contact for the corporate member. Welcome William!
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November Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate Birthdays in November: 4th - Nate Burnham 8th - Julie Mangels 9th - Rebecca Porkorny 11th - Laura Kilian Luetje 12th - Jim Foreman 12th - Tony Mills 25th - Jan Franck 25th - Del Mohler 26th - Kathy Sibbel |
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Hans Wins the Pot
We were down to eleven cards left in the deck and Hans Hoeksema had his number drawn. He chose to gamble on drawing one of the cards instead of choosing the sure $10 gift card from Tim's Amoco. His gamble paid off when he drew the Jocker and won the pot worth $250. Then when a second ticket was drawn for the gift card, Hans had that winning tickets too!! Congratulations Hans!!!
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Welcome New Member Joseph Herst
Joseph Herst, the Director of Development for Special Olympics, Iowa was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on October 3, 2023. He was sponsored for membership by Brandon Converse.
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Prospective New Member - William Strong
The Board has approved an application for a corporate membership in the Rotary Club of Ankeny for Lamberti, Kilian Luetje, & Strong. Laura Kilian Luetje, Managing Partner, is currently an Active member of the club and will be the primary contact and William C. Strong, Partner, will become a new member of the Club.
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Jenny Fields to be President 2026-2027
President Steve SchraderBachar announced at the meeting on October 3rd that Jenny Fields has agreed to become the Club President for the 2026-2027 Rotary year. She will follow Kent Patterson, 2024-2025 and Brandon Converse, 2025-2026. Jenny is the Associate Director of Relationship Events for the Iowa Alzheimer's Association and is currently serving on the Club's Board of Directors as the Chair of the Public Relations Committee. Congratulations Jenny!
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Paddle Raiser Nominations Due by November 15, 2023
The committee for the 2024 Ankeny Rotary fundraiser has decided there will be two "Paddle Raisers" at the "Ankeny Rotary Runs for the Roses" to be held on May 4, 2024. The two organizations selected will be given two complimentary tickets to the event and will be asked to make a brief presentation to describe their mission. The auctioneer will then ask the guests to raise their paddles to make donations to these two organizations and the total funds raised will be split equally between the two. Club members are invited to nominate a non-profit to be one of these paddle raisers by completing a nomination form that will be available at the weekly meeting on October 10th. All nominations are to be forwarded to Noel Fiscus at Noel@fiscusdiamond.com prior to November 15, 2023. Club members will then have the opportunity to vote on the nominations to make the selection of the two paddle raisers for the fundraiser.
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Letter of Condolence from RI for Gary WelchPresident SchraderBachar received a letter from John Hewko, General Secretary and CEO of Rotary International stating the following. A similar letter is being sent to Colleen Welch. Dear Steve, I was saddened by the news of the death of Past District Governor Gary Welch, and, on behalf of President Gordon McInally and the members of the Board of Directors of Rotary International, I extend sincere sympathy to the members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Gary's life truly reflected Rotary's motto of Service Above Self. His involvement in Rotary, and especially his service as district governor in 2010-2011, are greatly appreciated. He will be missed by many. Gary's death will be included in a forthcoming issue of Rotary magazine.
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Rotary Holiday ScheduleThe following is the meeting schedule for the Rotary Club of Ankeny during the holiday season: December 5th - Regular meeting at AG&CC December 11th - Holiday Social with Evening Club at Briarwood Golf Club, 5:45 PM social, dinner at 6:30 PM December 12th - No Meeting December 19th - Regular meeting at AG&CC December 27th - No Meeting January 2nd - No Meeting
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October Rotary Board Meeting
The October Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.
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Rachel Digmann Named Paul Harris Fellow
Rachel Digmann was presented with a certificate and pin in recognition of her being named a Paul Harris Fellow during the Rotary meeting on July 25, 2023. This recognition was made possible by her husband, Ben, donating his recognition points to her. Congratulations Rachel and thank you Ben for supporting the Rotary Foundation!
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Todd's Back!US Army Reserve Sergeant Major Todd Eipperle was deployed to Kuwait in December, 2022. He served with the143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), U.S. Army Reserve under the U.S. Central Command. This was his third deployment. Todd completed his assignment and after several days of travel arrived back in Iowa on September 9th. Needless to say, his wife Julie and their dog, Cloe, were glad to have him back home.    |
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Gary Welch Passes on September 24, 2023
Gary Lee Welch, age 79 died on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Gary grew up on a farm outside of Braddyville, Iowa and later moved to Hastings, Nebraska, where he graduated from High School in 1962. He received his bachelor's degree from Hastings College and then earned a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Nebraska and was a Licensed Independent Social Worker. He worked as a School Social Worker, a Family Therapist and Psychiatric Social Worker for over 40 years. He married his high school sweetheart, Colleen in 1968 and they had two boys, Eric and Jason. Gary served three terms on the Ankeny City Council and served as chair of the Metro Waste Authority Board. He was a leader with the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce and was honored as Ankeny Citizen of the Year for 1997. He was the founding chair of the Neveln Community Resource Center and also chaired the Community Education Advisory Council and served in the Citizen's Police Academy. He also enjoyed being Santa over many seasons. He always had a twinkle in his eye and enjoyed making children smile. Gary joined the Rotary Club of Ankeny in 1999, served as President for 2004-2005, and was the District 6000 Governor for 2010-2011. He was a Paul Harris Fellow, traveled to Mexico and Nigeria for Rotary mission trips and enjoyed traveling the world with his Rotary family. He cofounded the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA), a life changing leadership training program for youth across Iowa. He and Colleen also enjoyed hosting three Rotary exchange students for Italy, Sweden, and Japan. Gary lived the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self" and will truly be missed by all who knew him.
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Prospective New Member - Joseph Herst
The Board has approved an application for membership from Joseph Herst, the Director of Development for Special Olympics, Iowa. He is being sponsored for membership by Brandon Converse.
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Milt Aunan Passes on September 21, 2023
Milt Aunan worked for NW Bell for 42 years as Operations Manager and joined Rotary in Bettendorf, Iowa. After he was transferred to Ankeny, he was contacted by a former District Governor about getting a Rotary Chapter started in Ankeny. With the help of the Northwest Rotary Club, he was able to obtain approval from the other Des Moines area clubs and got the Rotary Club of Ankeny chartered on January 19, 1973. He is considered the founder of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Milt was not only the person responsible for getting the Rotary Club of Ankeny chartered but he was also the first President, first Paul Harris Fellow, and the first Rotarian of the year. Milt died on September 21, 2023, at age 94. On Saturday, September 30, 2023, a visitation will be held at 9:30 AM followed at 10:30 Am by a memorial service at Westchester Evangelical Free Church, 4919 Aurora Ave. Des Moines.
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Welcome New Corporate Member - First Interstate Bank
Three new members were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on September 12, 2023. They, along with current member, Nancy Zwickel, will be representing new corporate member First Interstate Bank. The three new members are Rebecca Pokorny, Retail Manager, Bryce Whitaker, Financial Advisor, and Bob Jurgensen, Commercial Relationship Manager. Congratulations Rebecca, Bryce, and Bob and welcome to the Rotary Club of Ankeny!
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October Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in October: 3rd - Nancy Zwickel 4th - Joe Kirby 5th - Mary Cochran 12th - Will Pierce 22nd - Melisa Cox 24th - Shar Dunlap 27th - Mark Densmore 30th - John Foster
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Amy Ratekin Named Honorary Member
Amy Ratekin, the Founder and CEO of Spread Your Wings, was the guest speaker at the noon Rotary meeting on August 29th. Spread Your Wings empowers youth, ages 5-18, to improve their mental health, create positive social interactions, increase self-esteem, build self-confidence, learn self-defense skills, and strengthen the body to live their best lives. Following her talk, President SchraderBachar presented her with a certificate naming her an "Honorary" member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Amy is an Active member of the Des Moines AM club but has been regularly attending meetings in Ankeny. She does not wish to transfer her membership from the Des Moines club since she wants to maintain the relationships she has built there but does plan to continue attending meetings in Ankeny. An individual cannot be an "Active" member of two clubs at one time, but they can be an "Active" member of one club and an "Honorary" member of a second club. She has already volunteered to assist with our 2024 fundraiser. Congratulations Amy and welcome to the Rotary Club of Ankeny!
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September Rotarian Birthdays
During the first meeting of each month President ShraderBachar has been recognizing members that will be celebrating a birthday that month. Members with birthdays in September will be recognized at our regular meeting on September 5th (the day after Labor Day). If you are on the following list of Ankeny Rotarians celebrating a birthday in September, please plan to attend so you can be recognized. 2nd - Hans Hoeksema 7th - Teri Crist 7th - Tom Friedman 7th - Mark Martin 7th - Scott Obstarczyk 8th - Bradley Butin 8th - Kent Patterson 9th - Jacquelyn Duke 13th - Adam Boeding 16th - Todd Wehr 20th - Kevin Brooks 25th - Amber Weger 29th - Tim Hawkins
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First Annual Rotary Chili Cookoff
The Evening Ankeny Rotary Club will be holding its first Chili Cookoff on Tuesday September 12th at the home of Cathy and Shannon Maher. Noon club members are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun. There will be only 10 chili entries accepted and anyone wishing to compete needs to register their entry. Please sign up on "Sign Up Genesis" using this link if you would like to enter your chili or plan to attend: You do not need to bring chili or anything except your own drink and a chair if you plan to attend, just come and be a part of the judging and the fun, but please register so the hosts have a head count. |
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Prospective New Members
Nancy Zwickel is a Private Banking Officer for First Interstate Bank and an Active member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. First Interstate Bank would like to become a corporate member and bring three additional employees into Rotary.
Rebecca Pokorny is the Retail Manager and will be the “Primary Member”. Bryce Whitaker is a Financial Advisor and Bob Jurgensen is a Commercial Relationship Manager. The Board has approved this application. Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member. |
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Sofia Has Arrived!
Ankeny's Rotary Exchange student for 2023-2024 is Sofia Aberturas Puga, from Madrid Spain. She arrived on August 15th and will be attending Ankeny Centennial High School. She will be in the 11th grade. Sofia enjoys volleyball, basketball, cooking, hanging out with friends, and trying new foods. The Rotary Club of Ankeny and Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening are sponsoring Sofia this school year. Sofia’s first host family is Steve and Brenda Wieneke. The second host will be the Bill and Victoria Ogier family and her final host family will be the Jason and Jacquelyn Duke family. Sofia is looking forward to attending a 28-day United States bus tour along with other Rotary exchange students mid-June through mid-July 2024 before returning home to Madrid. |
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Save the Date - 2024 Ankeny Rotary Fundraiser - May 4, 2024The theme, date and venue have been set for Ankeny Rotary's next fundraiser. It will be: Theme: Kentucky Derby Date: Saturday May 4, 2024 Location: FFA enrichment Center on the DMACC campus Time: 4:00 PM to approximately 8:30 PM Committees are beginning to meet to work on other details including decorations, auction, program, publicity, menu, registration, ticket sales, and more. Please let Brian Tiernan know which committee you would like to serve on and SAVE THE DATE!  |
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September Rotary Board Meeting
The September Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.
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Rotary Club of Ankeny Receives Rotary Citation Again!!The "Rotary Citation" recognizes Rotary clubs that support Rotary's strategic priorities by completing certain activities during the year. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has received this award for Brian Tiernan and Jeff Magner's term as Presidents during the 2022-2023 Rotary year. This marks the eight consecutive year that Ankeny has received this honor. Ankeny was one of ten clubs of the 66 in District 6000 to receive this award for the 2022-2023 year. In 2022-2023 RI President's email forwarding the citation, she stated: Dear 2022-2023 Club President, Congratulations! Your club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2022-2023. This past year, your club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its, goals which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future. Please find your Citation in this folder. I encourage you to display it proudly to celebrate your club's achievement. Once again, congratulations on a successful year as Club President! Thank you to Brian and Jeff for their leadership during the past year, and congratulations to the all members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny!!  |
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Scheduled Greeter/SheriffThe following are the scheduled Greeter/Sheriffs for the next several Rotary meetings: Aug. 8 - Club Picnic Aug. 15 - John Foster Aug. 22 - Jason Gassman Aug. 29 - Tim Hawkins Sept. 5 - Hans Hoeksema Sept. 12 - Rich Job Sept. 19 - Stacey Koeppen Sept. 26 - Heidi Kramer
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A Great Night for the Ankeny Rotary PicnicOn the evening of August 8th, the combined noon and evening Ankeny Rotary clubs combined for fun and games and great food for a picnic at Sunrise Park in Ankeny. There were about 57 in attendance including Rotarians, family members and guests that enjoyed the perfect weather. Thanks to the Evening club for providing the hamburgers and hot dogs and the grillers. The kids in attendance competed in three-legged and egg races and adults and kids competed in bags, lawn darts, watermelon eating and water balloon toss contest. The first Rotary picnic was held in 2024 and has been held annually each year except in 2020.
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August Rotarian Birthdays
The following Rotary Club of Ankeny members will celebrate birthdays in August: 5th - Jess Reynolds 5th - James Warner 12th - Dale Port 13th - Tracy Frette 16th - Mark Land 17th - John Tompkins 18th - Gary Welch 22nd - Brian Tiernan 28th - Ben Digmann
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Ankeny Parks & Rec Thanks Rotary for Trees
The following was posted on the City of Ankeny's FaceBook page: In honor of its 50 years of service to the Ankeny community, the Rotary Club of Ankeny recently donated 50 trees to provide shade within the current park system. The City of Ankeny Parks & Recreation Department has partnered with Rotary for a variety of projects that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our residents over the years. As Ankeny continues to grow at a record pace, tree donations continue to be one of our greatest needs within the park system. Thank you! Pictured L to R: The Rotary Club of Ankeny members Brian Tiernan, Sally Schroeder, Todd Wehr, Steve SchraderBachar, and Nick Lenox, Parks & Recreation stand in front of a newly planted tree at Bellagio Park. |
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Evening Club Receives CharterThe Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening, Iowa, USA has received notice that their charter had been approved by Rotary International. Their 30 charter members will be transferred from the Rotary Club of Ankeny to the new Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening effective on their official "Charter Date" of July 1, 2023. This is a mere 3,912 days after the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Ankeny approved a motion to provide support for chartering a satellite club at their meeting on October 14, 2012. Their first meeting was held on October 23, 2012, at Wig & Pen with six prospective members and three noon members present. The first three members, Kristofer Orth, Amnda Rosman and Steve Wieneke were inducted into the Club on November 20, 2012. Kristofer was chosen to be the club's President-Elect, a position he filled for over 5 years until July 1, 2018, when Steve became President-Elect. It is only fitting that Kristofer be the Club's "Charter President" for the 2023-2024 year. The new club will be hosting a Charter Night on July 1lth at Magee's Irish Pub on July 11th beginning at 5:30 PM with a short program at 6:15 PM. All members of both the Rotary Club of Ankeny and the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening are invited to attend.    Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening and all it's members!! |
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Rotary Club of Ankeny Guests
Special guests attending the Rotary Club of Ankeny's meetings last month included: 6/6 - William Pierce, guest of Sally Schroeder 6/6 - Savannah Potts, guest of Renee Potts - Evening 6/6 - Beth Schaefer, Library Circulation Manager, Speaker - Evening 6/13 - Amy Ratekin, visiting Rotarian - Des Moines AM 6/13 - Joseph Herst, guest of Brandon Converse 6/13 - William Pierce, prospective new member 6/20 - Parker McGoldrick, guest of Dylan Dyer 6/20 - Laura Anspach, guest of Anne Porter 6/20 - Amy Ratekin, visiting Rotarian - Des Moines AM |
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DG Wieneke Recognizes Polio Plus Society Members
District Governor Steve Wieneke recognized the nine members of the Club that have made a commitment to Rotary's Polio Plus Society during the Club's Awards & Recognition Banquet on June 27th. These individuals have committed to making an annual donation or $100 to the Polio Plus Fund of The Rotary Foundation. This commitment will stay in effect until the World Health Organization certifies that polio has been fully eradicated worldwide. Each member making this commitment will receive a certificate and pin. Members that have made this commitment are Juan Aris, Jacquelyn Duke, Neil Fell, Rich Job, Kristofer Orth, Steve SchraderBachar, Sally Schroeder, Pat Timmons, Brenda Wieneke, and Steve Wieneke. Any member that would like to join the Polio Plus Society should contact Steve Wieneke or Nate Burnham to obtain the form.    |
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Gavels Passed to 2023-2024 PresidentsThe Ankeny Rotary Clubs, both noon and evening, celebrated the accomplishments of the past year and announced several awards at their 2023 Awards & Recognition Banquet on June 27th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. At the end of the program, 2022-2023 Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening President, Jeff Magner, passed his gavel to 2023-2024 President Kristofer Orth. Kristofer then presented Jeff with a golden gavel in recognition of his service as president for the past year for the evening club. Brian Tiernan, 2022-2023 President of the noon club, passed the gavel to Steve SchraderBachar the 2023-2024 President. Steve then also presented Brian with a golden gavel. Thank you Jeff and Brian for your leadership the past year.     |
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Brenda Wieneke Named "Rotarian of the Year"
Kristofer Orth the "2022 Ankeny Rotarian of the Year" had the honor of introducing Brenda Wieneke as the Club's "2023 Ankeny Rotarian of the Year" at the Club's 2023 Awards & Recognition Banquet. Brenda joined the satellite club on July 2, 2019. She has served as the club's secretary and is the President elect 2024-2025 in addition to providing support for her husband, Steve Wieneke as he served as District Governor the past year. Congratulations Brenda!
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Twenty-Four Receive Paul Harris Recognition
Twenty Ankeny Rotarians and four spouses were recognized at the Club's 2023 Awards & Recognition Banquet held at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club on June 27th. They included nine new Paul Harris Fellows and fifteen multiple Paul Harris Fellows. Those recognized were: New Paul Harris Fellows - Rich Bergez, Dylan Dyer, Joanne Friedman, Brody Hanson, Xana Jolly, Sallie Martin, Susan Orth, Jessica Reynolds, & Chuck Stewart Paul Harris Fellow + 1 - Chris Brooks, Ben Digmann, Jason Gassmann, Diana Hawkins, Kent Patterson, & Brenda Wieneke Paul Harris Fellow + 2 - Craig Block Paul Harris Fellow + 3 - Gerry Bair Paul Harris Fellow + 4 - Mark Martin, Jacquelyn Duke, & Del Mohler Paul Harris Fellow + 5 - James Ramsey, & Steve Wieneke Paul Harris Fellow + 7 - Tim Hawkins Paul Harris Fellow + 8 - Juan Arias The Club now has 102 Paul Harri Fellows in the current membership including spouses and other family members and 52 are multiple Paul Harris Fellows. In the 2022-2023 Rotary year, the club donated a total of $29,110 to the Rotary Foundation's Annual fund and PolioPlus. The total contributions since the Club was chartered now total $602,180.
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Rotarians Recognized for Perfect Attendance
Twenty-five members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny were recognized for having perfect attendance, including make-ups, for the 2022-2023 Rotary year at the "2023 Awards and Recognition Banquet" on June 27, 2023. Those recognized included: 1 Year - Anne Porter, Kent Patterson, & Doug Wright 2 Years - Marie Kline, & Heidi Kramer 3 Years - Patty Munguia & Brian Tiernan 4 Years - Juan Arias, Jeff Magner & Brenda Wieneke 5 Years - Todd Eipperle 6 Years - Jacquelyn Duke 9 Years - Rich Job 10 Years - Kristofer Orth & Steve Wieneke 11 Years - Jim Ramsey, Steve SchraderBachar, & Todd Wehr 12 Years - Damon Miller 13 Years- Kathy Sibbel 14 Years - Mary Cochran 15 Years - Sally Schroeder 19 Years - Nate Burnham & Tom Friedman 33 years - Sharlene Dunlap |
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Thank You From Aiden Orth
Aiden Orth is the son of Ankeny Rotarian, Kristofer Orth and who accompanied him to several Rotary meetings and service projects over the past several years. He was one of the Dollars for Scholars scholarship winners at Ankeny High School during Senior Spotlight Night on May 17th. The Club has received this thank you note from Aiden. Dear Rotary Club of Ankeny, Thank you so much for your generous donation to my education. It means so much that you are still supporting me even as I leave next fall. I will be using your gift to study math and physics at UCLA. I am so excited for this opportunity and so appreciative for the help. Participation in Rotary with my dad has taught me so much throughout the past decade. I've learned how to live a generous life and to put "service above self". With endless thanks, Aiden Orth
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Mike Lydon Celebration of Life
Ankeny Rotarian Mike Lydon passed away on December 28. 2022. His "Celebration of Life" was held at the Veterans Cemetary near Van Meter on June 21st, his 80th birthday. The service consisted of a bag piper, gun salute, folding of the flag and presenting it to his wife Molly, and comments from Judy Hines, and Molly's sister and son. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has made a contribution to a bench that will be at the cemetery and will have a plaque on it stating:  |
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Summerfest Golf Ball Drop
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is partnering again this year with the Ankeny Service Center to sponsor a "Golf Ball Drop" during Summerfest. Our goal this year is to sell 1,000 tickets for $10 each. Each ticket is numbered a ball with a corresponding number which will be placed in a bucket and dropped from about 30 feet in the air onto a grassy area with one golf hole. The first ball in the hole wins $1,000, second $375, third $250 and fourth $125. Thank you to Ankeny Sanitation for providing the prize money and QB Studios for printing the tickets, and Tim's Amoco and Cold Stone Creamery for providing the coupons on the back of each ticket. The net proceeds from Golf Ball Drop are split 70% to the Ankeny Service Center and 30% to the Ankeny Rotary Clubs. Contact Tom Friedman, Tom.Friedman@FNB247.com if you have not received your tickets to sell. Also, be sure to turn in the ticket stubs and money to Tom by July 7th by dropping them off at First National Bank, 1205 N. Ankeny Boulevard.
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Summerfest Parade Volunteers
It’s that time again --- time to help with one of the greatest annual events Ankeny has to offer its citizens, as well as those from surrounding communities, the Summerfest Parade. At least 30 volunteers are needed to help make this year’s parade a HUGE success. We will plan to meet at 6:00 (a few volunteers are needed at 5:45) that morning, Saturday July 8th, in the parking lot of the Ankeny High School parking lot. Coffee and donuts will be provided. If you have not already done so, please contact Rich Bergez, rbergez@nw.bank, to let him know if you are available to help.
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Rotary Donates to Uptown Literacy Project
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has agreed to be a sponsor for an Ankeny Uptown Association literacy project. The club will provide $2,500 to purchase books to be distributed free at the Ankeny Farmers Market this summer. The plan is to hand out 250 books at the markets on 10 Saturdays: 7/1, 7/15, 7/22, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, & 9/30. The club will be recognized as the sponsor on a sandwich-board sign printed stating: Market Stories: free children's books brought to you by the Rotary Club of Ankeny & Uptown Ankeny. A sticker will also be placed in each stating it was donated by the Rotary Club of Ankeny and there will be a post each week stating the Market Stories will be at the market, with a link to Rotary's web site and recognizing Rotary as Market Stories sponsor.
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Blessman Global Grant - Feminine Hygiene
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has partnered with Blessman International in four Global Grants since 2017. These projects have included Farming Skills, Feminine Hygiene, Early Childhood Sanitation, and Phase II - Early Childhood Sanitation and have represented the majority of the Club’s International service projects. The Club now has the opportunity to be the US lead for an additional Global Grant with Blessman International. The previous feminine hygiene kit project purchased sewing machines and trained local women in the making of the kits, empowering them through training and job creation. This project will provide funding to purchase materials, pay women in South Africa to sew menstrual health kits, and distribute the kits. They hope to be able to obtain sufficient funding to make and distribute 10,000 kits to impoverished young woman. Young women in South Africa often miss work or school due to a lack of supplies during their menstrual cycle. During the distribution of the kits, the women are trained in their use. The kits are washable, reusable and should last for about three years. At their June meeting, the Rotary Club of Ankeny’s Board committed to provide $5,000 for this project and to also match any contributions from members up to an additional $2,500. Upon approval, by Rotary International, funds contributed towards this grant, will receive a match from District 6000 and also from Rotary International. The amount of the match will depend on the total amount contributed. Let Nate Burnham, nfburnham@gmail.com, know if you would like to make a contribution to this project. No payment is necessary until the grant is approved and ready to be funded. Please keep in mind every dollar you contribute will be matched by the Club and will become $2.00. With the match from District 6000 and Rotary International, your contribution could become more than $5.00 for each dollar contributed. Plus, your contribution is tax deductible, and you will receive Paul Harris Fellowship credit and recognition points. |
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Rotary Fall Picnic
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's summer picnic will be on Tuesday, August 8th at Sunrise Park, 506 SE Peterson Drive. The evening will begin with social time at 5:30 PM and we will plan to eat at 6:30. The noon Rotary meeting on this day will be cancelled. The club will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and table service. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverages and chairs. All family members and guests are welcome!
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Welcome Three New MembersThree new members were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny in June. They are: Joe Kirby was inducted on June 13 into the noon club. He is a Professor with Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska and was formerly a member of the Cedar Rapids Daybreak Rotary Club. Sally Schroeder will be his sponsor. William Pierce is a consultant for Senior Marketing Specialists and has recently moved to Ankeny from Columbia Missouri. He contacted the club through our web site and is now a member of the noon club. Sally Schroeder will be his sponsor. He was inducted on June 20th. Wendy Deppe is a Pharmacist with Unity Point Health in Des Moines but lives in Ankeny. She was also, inducted on June 20th and is now a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening. She was proposed for membership by Ann Wright and Cathy McDaniel.    |
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International Conventions
District Governor Steve Wieneke and Brenda represented District 6000 and the Rotary Club of Ankeny May 27-31 in Melbourne, Australia. Highlights and videos of the speeches are available on the Rotary International web site at Convention news | Rotary International Future Rotary International Conventions will be: May 25-29, 2024 - Singapore June 21-25, 2025 - Calgary, Canada June 13-17, 2026 - Taipei, Taiwan June 5-9, 2027 - Honolulu, Hawaii
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July Rotary Board Meeting
The July Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.
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July Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in July: 1st - Justin Morgan 3rd - Brad Botos 9th - Jim Ramsey 10th - Allison Ver Steegt 19th - Jason Gassman 22th - Gerry Bair 23rd - Todd Eipperle 25th - Shannon Maher |
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2023 Celebration and Recognition Banquet
The "2023 Annual Celebration and Recognition Banquet" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny, both noon and evening clubs, will be held on Tuesday, June 27th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. The evening will begin at 5:30 PM with a social hour including drinks and appetizers and the buffet line for dinner will open at 6:15. The program will begin at approximately 7:00 PM and will include perfect attendance awards, the naming of the "Outstanding New Members of the Year", "Rotarian of the Year" and the passing of the gavel to next year's president for both the noon and evening clubs. There is a $25 registration fee for each member and guest. This charge will be added to your July invoice. Plan to attend, bring your spouse or a guest, and celebrate all the accomplishments of the club during the past year. Hope to see everyone at the banquet |
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Prospective New Member - William Pierce
The Board has approved an application for membership to the noon club for William Pierce. Will is a consultant for Senior Marketing Specialists and has recently moved to Ankeny from Columbia Missouri. He contacted the club through our web site. Sally Schroeder will be his sponsor. Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member.
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Prospective New Member - Wendy Deppe
The Board has approved an application for membership to the Evening club for Wendy Deppe. Wendy is a pharmacist with Unity Point Health in Des Moines but livers in Ankeny. She is being proposed for membership by Ann Wright and Cathy McDaniel. Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member.
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Mike Lydon Celebration of Life - June 21st
Long time Ankeny Rotarian, Mike Lydon, passed away on December 28, 2022. His celebration of life was delayed until June 21, 2023, which would have been his 80th birthday. The services for Mike will be at 2:00 PM at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, Iowa. The cemetery asks that guests do not arrive prior to 1:45 pm and you stay in your car outside the Administrative office. A VA staff person will lead the way (via cars) to the Shelter where the service will be held. The service will consist of the folding of a flag, some speakers, gun salute, and a bag piper. After about 15 minutes, Mike’s remains will be transferred to his grave and a VA staff person will guide us to his grave where flowers from his home will be laid on his grave. Immediately following the committal service, there will be a reception, with refreshments, at the Veterans Reception Center, 910 Main St., Van Meter, Iowa. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has made a contribution to a bench that will be at the cemetery and will have a plaque on it stating: In Loving Memory of Michael Lydon 6/21/43 - 12/28/22 Beloved Husband & Dedicated Rotarian |
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Evening Club Cleans Up Bandshell LandscapeThe Evening Club met at the Ankeny Bandshell on the evening of May 16th to pull weeds and spread mulch. Twelve members and five guests made the work go fast. They had the bandshell plants looking beautiful in about 30 minutes! Thanks to all that helped.     |
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New Chef at AG&CC
The Ankeny Golf & Country Club has a new chef. He is Adam Gillaspey. Adam is a graduate of the DMACC Culinary Arts program and Marge-Anderson French Scholarship winner. He was previously the Executive Chef at the Tournament Club of Iowa.
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Paddle Raiser Checks DistributedThe Ankeny Police Foundation and Dorothy's House were the two non-profit organizations featured as paddle raisers at the Club's 2023 fundraiser on April 15th. At the noon meeting on May 16th, Ankeny Police Chief, Darius Potts, accepted check from the Club for the Foundation's share of the proceeds and Kelly Markey, Executive Director of Dorothy's House attended the noon meeting on May 30th to accept the check on behalf of Dorothy's House. Each organization received $14,195.   |
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Rotary Participates in Engage Ankeny
The Ankeny Leadership Institute class of 2018 started Engage Ankeny to provide a forum for Ankeny area non-profits to increase awareness of their services. The Rotary Club of Ankeny participated again this year. In addition to information on the club, those stopping by the booth were given the opportunity to play Plinko and win prizes. Thanks to Jeff Magner, Jacquelyn Duke, Rich Job, Zeb Goen, Brian Tiernan, and Nate Burnham helping with the booth.
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Ankeny Robotics Teams Present to ClubThe guest presenters at the noon Rotary meeting on May 9th were the three Ankeny Robotics teams. Rotarian Rich Job is the advisor for each of these teams.    |
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Will Keeps Speaks at Rotary
The speaker at the noon rotary meeting on May 16th was Will Keeps, the founder of Starts Right Here. He gave a very emotional talk on how Starts Right Here focuses on helping troubled kids access mental health services, job assistance and educational opportunities, among other services. When he finished telling stories and answering questions, he received a standing ovation!!
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Sally Schroeder Joins RI Bequest Society
The Club's Foundation Chair, Tim Hawkins, presented Sally Schroeder with a certificate naming her as a Benefactor to the Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and an insignia to wear with her Paul Harris Fellow pin. This is in recognition of her commitment to include Rotary's Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in her estate for at least $1,000. Congratulations Sally and thank you for your support of the Rotary Foundation!
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June Rotarian BirthdaysThe following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in June: 2nd - Joe Ruddy 5th - Jenny Fields 6th - Ben Norman 7th - DuWayne McDaniel 10th - Josh Finch 11th - Noel Fiscus 14th - Sue Gibbons 15th - Andy Pollock 17th - Dave Mercer 20th - Steve Van Oort 22nd - Al Martine
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Rotary Dollars for Scholars Winners
Four Ankeny seniors, two at each high school, were awarded Rotary scholarships during the school's Senior Spotlight Night. President Brian Tiernan was able to present the scholarships to the Ankeny Centennial High School winners on the evening of May 23rd. They were Charlotte Brink and Hyah Rouse. Charlotte will be attending the University of Iowa and majoring in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Nyah will be attending Drake University and will be majoring in School Psychology. Kristofer Orth presented the scholarships at Ankeny High School on May 17th. He was privileged to present his son Aiden Orth with one of the scholarships and Samantha Forester with the other. Aiden will be attending Stanford University and will be majoring in Mathematics. Samantha, a former RYLA participant will be attending Colorado State University and will be majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Here are the contents of thank you letters from Samantha, Charlie, and Nyah. Hello, my name is Samantha Forester. I would like to thank you for the opportunity you have provided by awarding me the Rotary Club of Ankeny Scholarship. In the fall, I plan to attend Colorado State University and major in Biomedical Engineering and Biological and Chemical Engineering. This scholarship will go a long way toward helping me pay the out-of-state tuition. This summer, before classes start, I have been given the opportunity to study abroad for 2 weeks in July and August. I am heading to Copenhagen, Denmark, where we will tour engineering facilities and learn about green energy. I attended the RYLA leadership conference last summer where I learned problem solving skills and how to work as a team. I also made so many friends and have fond memories to look back on. My favorite of these memories happened during one of the team-building activities. We were divided into groups and played a game of telephone where we were communicating instructions on how to build with logos. I was the final person in the chain the one actually placing the pieces. Somehow this game perfectly combined teamwork with hilarious antics that had me rolling on the floor with laughter. I can confidently say that that was the moment during the conference which solidified this core memory in my heart. I still keep in touch with all of the people I met at the conference, and I'm planning on attending their graduation parties. I cannot express how much this conference has changed my life and the way I work with others. I have been able to apply so much of what I learned at the conference and have noticed a profound impact on my school life. I know that the conference helped to prepare me for college and opened my eyes to so many new experiences and possibilities. Thank you, Samantha Forrester Thank you so much for choosing me as this year's recipient of your Dollars for Scholars Award. I am grateful, as this award will help me considerably to finance my college education next year. In 2021 I was lucky enough to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and my experience there changed my life. I have become more outgoing and self-advocating because of my experience at RYLA in various ways. In addition, this experience gave me the courage to apply for Centennial's student school board representative position. The leadership skills I learned at RYLA helped me be the applicant they picked. Overall, what I learned at RYLA has completely changed the trajectory of my life, and I can't thank you enough for that experience and your generosity in awarding me this scholarship. Along with servicing as the student school board representative, throughout my time in high school, I've participated in activities such as cross country, track and field, and show choir. I've done my best to commit myself wholly to these activities, and I've done this by leading my teams through example as well as joining leadership teams. Along with these activities, I've also helped to lead different clubs and organizations at Centennial, including starting a green club, serving in a leadership role in the National Honor Society, and helping to run a fundraising campaign for the LLS. I've also worked at Magee's Irish Pub and Eatery for the past three years, where I've learned different skills pertaining to teamwork and leadership. In the fall, I plan on attending the university of Iowa and majoring in Biochemistry on the Pre-med track. I've always loved science and helping others which is why I want to pursue a career in the medical field. I hope that in college, I can continue to foster the leadership skills I learned at RYLA by participating in different student organizations and groups. Again, I cannot thank you enough for all the Rotary Club has done for me. You've helped me become who I am today and given me the resources to chase my dreams. Thank you so much, Charlie Brink I want to thank you. The Rotary Club of Ankeny and Ankeny Dollars for Scholars for awarding me this scholarship. I am excited to receive this award. Words cannot describe how grateful I am because I know every dollar counts when it comes to paying for my education. I currently work at the Ankeny Community School's before and after-school program which is so awesome and fun. This job made me realize that I want to work with kids in the future and helped me decide to study psychology in college. Working this semester has been challenging due to my tennis season. While I made the varsity team, I also made the difficult decision to play JV so I could work at least a few hours a week, instead of having zero hours per week. It wasn't to just make money, I really missed working with the students. I'm wrapping up my AP classes which definitely gave me a run for my money, especially AP statistics and AP Psychology. I'm grateful to DMACC for providing the opportunity to take college classes because they will transfer to Drake and satisfy some of my general ed college credits. My favorite class was AP psych, although the professor was a bit boring, he introduced our class to his favorite show Monk, and I genuinely fell in love with the show. I plan to attend Drake University in the fall to study psychology and education. I've already changed my college plans to a combined Bachelor and Master degree. A major in psychology with a Master of Counseling in education means I'm in school for five years instead of six. At graduation, I'll have a State of Iowa license to be a counselor for elementary-age kids. I hope to be in a school district like Ankeny to start my career and eventually be a therapist with my own practice. Thank you again for sponsoring the Rotary Club of Ankeny scholarship with Dollars For Scholars. I'll put it to good use. Sincerely, Nyah Rouse
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June Rotary Board MeetingThe June Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd.
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Registration Now Open for RYLA
Registration for the 2023 "Rotary Youth Leadership Awards" conference is now open!! RYLA is a six-day conference for current high school sophomores and juniors and will be held at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, from July 16-21. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a life-changing leadership training program for youth where leadership skills and principles are taught in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The purpose of RYLA is to assist potential youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership. A subtext of the RYLA program is the development of confidence and self esteem. Many participants have said, “It was the best week of my life!” The Rotary Club of Ankeny is committed to providing a $500 scholarship to cover the cost of the conference for students wishing to attend. Applications may be submitted on-line at www.iowaryla.org. The deadline for applying is May 31, 2023. Contact Ben Digmann at ben@caliberiowa.com with questions.
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Ankeny Rotarians at District ConferenceThe Rotary Club of Ankeny was well represented at the 2023 District Conference. Not only were there 40 noon and evening club members in attendance, and our own Steve Wieneke was the current District Governor, but Kristofer Orth presented a Rotary Inspirational Moment, Todd Eipperle was recognized as a Guardian of Integrity Award winner, and Brian Tiernan was a door prize winner!    |
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Polio Eradication Walk/Bike Ride
Bikers and walkers are invited to meet at the AMP at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2023. This is a new location. Registration is from 1:00-1:30 p.m. on the east patio. Parking on the east side of the building and street parking is available. Participants will walk and bike south on the High Trestle Trail. After completing your work out, please join us at Wig and Pen to enjoy fellowship, drinks, and food. The Rotary Club of Ankeny will provide snacks. Donations will be accepted before the Ride/Walk begins. Rotarians and guests are encouraged to donate $25 per person to Polio. Checks may be made payable to the Rotary Club of Ankeny, and you can bring the money the day of the event or mail to Treasurer, Jim Ramsey at 911 N. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023. Rotarians donating $100 or more will be recognized as a PolioPlus Society member and will be matched with Paul Harris recognition points. All donations will be contributed to Rotary International's PolioPlus campaign and will be matched 2-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - $100 becomes $300. Please RSVP to Brenda Wieneke at powellbr24@gmail.com. *In case of inclement weather, our event will continue on unless there is lightning and thunder. In that case, we will be meeting inside Uptown Garage Brewing for fellowship. |
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50th Anniversary Trees PlantedAs part of the celebration for the Club's 50th anniversary the Club applied for a District Community Service Grant. The grant was approved, and the Club received $5,000 to be matched by the Club for the purchase of 50 trees to be planted along the High Trestle Trail bike path just south of the Ankeny Market Pavilion. The City is now unsure of what they want to put along the bike path and decided to plant the trees purchased with our funds in three new parks in Ankeny, Centennial, Bellagio, and Aspen Ridge. We are currently in discussions with the city regarding some form of recognition for the Club.     |
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Ankeny Clean Up Days - May 20-21
The annual Ankeny Cleanup Days will be held again this year on the weekend of May 20-21 at Ankeny Sanitation, located at 7002 SE Delaware Avenue. The cleanup site will be open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00 PM on Sunday. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has been asked to provide volunteers to assist city personnel in unloading unwanted materials and debris from vehicles. Signup sheets will be available at Club meetings for the next several weeks. Members are encouraged to sign up for a two-hour shift, bring gloves, and wear their Rotary shirts. Anyone 16 years of age and over can help if you wish to bring another family member. Members will be credited with a make up for each shift they work. Contact Todd Wehr if you have any questions.
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Rotary Night at The Iowa Cubs
On Tuesday June 13th, all Rotarians are invited to Principal Park to watch the Iowa Cubs play the Indianapolis Indians on "Rotary Night at the Iowa Cubs". The first pitch is scheduled for 6:38 PM. Tickets are $13 each with $5 being donated to PolioPus. This is also $1.00 hot dog and bring your pup to the ballgame night. More details to come but save the date on your calendar.
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Todd Eipperle Named Guardian of Integrity Award Winner
At the West Des Moines session of the District 6000 Conference on April 29th, Todd Eipperle was named one of sixteen Rotarians in District 6000 who were nominated by their clubs to receive the Paul Hellwege Guardian of Integrity Award. This award honors individuals who have made contributions in business, media, academia or government and who have by their actions, writing, policies, and public pronouncements strengthened and fostered development of integrity and ethical practices, and who have made sacrifices and/or undertaken risks to uphold Rotary's Core Value of integrity. Todd is the Director of Annual Giving for the Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America and has served his country for 36 years first as an Iowa National Guardsman and now as a Sergeant Major in the U. S. Army Reserve. His service has included three deployments overseas including an assignment to an Afghan National Guard Army unit where he was involved in an ambush. Although wounded himself, he returned fire, killing the attacker and likely saving the lives of other members in his unit. Todd has earned numerous awards while serving his country including the Bronze Star for his heroism and a purple heart for his wounds. Since Todd is currently on deployment in Kuwait, his wife, Julie, accepted the Guardian of Integrity Award on his behalf. Each of the 66 clubs in District 6000 had the opportunity to nominate one member each year to receive the Guardian of Integrity award. Ankeny is one of only two clubs in the District to have a recipient of this award in each of the past eight years. |
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May Rotary Board Meeting
The May Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, May 11th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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Rotary Club of Ankeny to Charter July 1, 2023
The Rotary Club of Ankeny agreed to sponsor a satellite club in Ankeny to meet on Tuesday evenings in November, 2012. The first three members were inducted into the satellite club November 21, 2012. They were Kristofer Orth, Steve Wieneke, and Amanda Rosman (Daughter of current Rotarian Sue Gibbons.) The club grew slowly for the first several years but now has 30 members. The Evening club has submitted their application to charter on April 12, 2023, to Rotary Internatinal and it was immediately approved. Their official name will be Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening and their charter date will be July 1, 2023. There will be a "Charter Night Celebration" on July 11, 2023, at Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery, 1610 Southwest Main Street, Ankeny. Social time will begin at 5:30 PM followed by a short program at 6:15 and then more social time. Put the date on your calendar and plan to attend and join in this memorable event.
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Danny Nance Thank You
The following note has been received from Sharlene Dunlap: I want to tell you that over the years Danny always looked forward to our socials and he loved being a part of this Rotary family! I hope that you all know how much your prayers and kind words have meant to me! Sharlene - The prayer plant is lovely!!
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Engage Ankeny May 11th
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has reserved a booth at the upcoming "Engage Ankeny Nonprofit Fair" to be held on May 11th at the Ankeny Market Pavillion from 4:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. This is an opportunity for non-profits serving Ankeny to raise awareness of the services they provide and connect with volunteers with opportunities to give back to the community. If you can help set up the booth or take a turn manning the booth please contact Nate Burnham.
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ISU Athletic Director, Pollard Speaks to Packed Crowd
The guest speaker at the noon meeting on Apil 11th was Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard. Jamie, in his 18th year leading the Cyclones, is the longest-tenured Director of Athletics in Iowa State history and fourth-longest tenured at their current Power Five institution. He was honored as the 2019 Athletics Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). The banquet room was packed with nearly 60 guests in attendance. Jamie touched on many topics regarding Cyclone athletics and Iowa State University including CyTown, NIL, Big 12 Basketball Tournament, recruiting, NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Selection Committee, current competitiveness of many ISU sports teams and more. Thank you Jamie for your leadership at ISU and for speaking at the Rotary Club of Ankeny.    |
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2023 "Raise the Stakes for Community"
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2023 fundraiser, "Raise the Stakes for Community", was a great success!! This was all made possible due to the involvement of many members for ticket sales, obtaining auction items, and volunteering. Of course, this would not have been possible without the ideas, leadership, and many hours of service by our co-chairs, Laura Luetje and Stacey Koeppen. We cannot thank them enough. The committee would ask that each member send a thank you note to each of their guests and anyone that they obtained an auction item from. Also, if you feel any of your guests have a passion for serving, and you believe they would make a good Rotarian, invite them to attend a meeting as your guest. There are still a couple bills to be received, but it appears our net income will be approximately $85,627 and nearly $10,000 more than the net income realized from our casino night in October, 2021. Here is an estimate of our final numbers. 2021 2023 Ticket Sales & Sponsorships $38,430 $41,425 Donations 600 600 Net 50/50 Raffle 3,750 10,000 Silent Auction 19,650 19,921 Desserts 5,175 4,975 Live Auction 29,350 38,275 Paddle Raisers 19,520 28,390 Total income $117,735 $144,627 Total Expenses 42,010 59,000 Net Income $75,860 $85,627 |
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May Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in May: 12th - Damon Miller 26th - Jon Lowman 27th - Jordan Niewoehner |
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Welcome Gabe & Shey MooreGabriel and Shevaughn Moore were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening on April 11th as the club met on the patio at Smokey Row. Both are employed by Action Coach Vanguard. Shey is the Business Development Manager and Gabe is the Firm Owner and CEO of Action Coach Vanguard. Steve Wieneke proposed them for membership. Welcome  |
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Hard Working Todd EipperleLooks like Todd Eipperle is working hard while on deployment. These are pictures were taken while he was exploring Petra, Joedan - A wonder of the world. It is also the filming location for the ending scene of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.    |
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Branden Converse Selected to President 2025-2026
President Brian Tiernan announced at the noon meeting on March 28th that Brandon Converse has been selected selected to follow Steve SchraderBachar, 2023-2024, and Kent Patterson, 2024-2025, as President of the noon Rotary Club of Ankeny forf the 2025-2026 Rotary year. As the club's President Elect Nominee, Brandon will assume the responsibility for arranging speakers beginning in July 2023. Thank you for agreeing to serve the Club in this capacity and congratulations Brandon!
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Donations Approved in March
The Rotary Board approved the following donation requests at their March meeting: Epilepsy Foundation of Iowa - $500 for a sponsorship of their "Walk For Epilepsy" in Central Iowa to increase awareness of the challenges those with epilepsy face each day and to raise funds to support programs and services for these individuals and their families. CIVITAS - $1,000 sponsorship for the Rotary multi-club program on human trafficking to be held May 2nd. Rotary International Disaster Relief Fund - $500 - The Rotary Foundation supports disaster relief and recovery efforts through grants from the Rotary Disaster Relief Fund. With the recent number of natural disasters around the world, the Club feels a donation to this fund is warranted.
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District 6000 Annual Conference
The Rotary Club of Ankeny now has over 40 members signed up to attend the 2023 District 6000 Annual Conference in West Des Moines. This will be one of three evening events in our district. The West Des Moines Conference will be held on Saturday, April 29th at the Hilton Garden Inn. If you have not signed up yet but would like to attend, contact Nate at nfburnham@gmail.com. The Club will pay the registration fee for you and a guest.
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Rotary Night at the Iowa Cubs
Rotary District 6000 is excited to announce they will be hosting a night of fun and fellowship with the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park on Tuesday, June 13. First pitch will be at 6:38 p.m. Tickets for your family and friends are $13 each, plus ticket order fee. In addition to watching a great baseball game, $5 for each ticket purchased will go towards The Rotary Foundation PolioPlus Fund. It will also be bring your dog to the ballgame and $1 hotdogs night. The link to purchase tickets is: https://fevo.me/iarotarydistrict6000
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CIVITAS - May 2ndThe next CIVITAS, Central Iowa Rotary Club's forum, will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd at 4:30 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines. The forum will be focused on "Human Trafficking". Both the noon and evening club's meetings are being cancelled on this day and the Club will pay the registration fee members and guests. Sign up sheets will be available at s Rotary meetings. If you are not able to attend a meeting to sign up contact Marie Kline at marie.kline@kw.com and have her add your name to the list. She will accumulate the registrations and submit them on behalf of the club.
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"Raise The Stakes For Community"
As of April 4th, there are only 10 days until the Club's fundraiser/dinner/auction "Raise the Stakes for Community". We now expect the event to be sold out with 400 guests. Thank you to everyone that bought tickets, tables and sponsorships. It will be great to have every seat filled. If you did not get a ticket purchased but still want to attend, contact Laura Luetje at laura.luetje@ankenylaw.com to see if there may be an opening. Please encourage your guest(s) to visit our wed site at https://bidpartner.net/rotary/ and register their credit card prior to the night of our event. This will allow them to start bididng on the silent auction items and it will also speed up registration that night. We have over $75,000, estimated value, of auction items that have been donated. This includes 24 items that will be sold live and approximately 100 silent auction items. The on-line silent auction is expected to go live the week of April 3rd. Some of the larger items include: A Ride with an Ankeny Police Officer for a Day, St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins Premium Tickets, 10-day Service Trip to South Africa, a 4-Night Stay in the Bahamas, a Garden Shed Built by DMACC Trade Students, A Patio Party for Up to 75 Guests on the Roof Top of TOAST, an E-Bike, Lasik Eye Surgery, Chicks Tickets at the Iowa State Fair, a 42 bottle Wine Cooler, Invisalign Treatment for Your Teeth, and more. Registration, the social, and Casino style gaming begin at 5:00 PM. Dinner will be served from 6:30 to 7:45. The program and live auction will begin at 8:00 PM. It should be a fun evening!! |
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Rotarians Get MarriedTwo Ankeny Rotarians got married last week!! John Biga and Clare Sotrdahl took off for Las Vegas on March 15th and got married there. Jim Ramsey and Kristi Leuthold were married in the Hope Lutheran Chapel in West Des Moines on March 25th. Congratulations to all the newlyweds!!     |
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Community Service Grant Ideas NeededEach year the Rotary Club of Ankeny is eligible to apply for a Community Service Grant from District 6000. These grants can be up to $5,000 which must be matched by the club making a total of up to $10,000 available to a local service project. A club can apply for more than one grant if the club wants to split these funds between two or more projects. Ankeny's project for 2022-2023 is to plant 50 trees along the bike trail south of the Ankeny Market Pavilion. Past project have included a potato digger for the AGAPE garden, technology equipment for the new library, equipment for New Horizons Adult Daycare, and equipment for the Ankeny Service Center. Ideas are needed for a grant or two for the 2023-2024 Rotary year, Let a Board member know if you know of a project that you would like to have considered for a grant. The deadline to apply is June 1. To allow time for the application to be completed, a project should be selected soon.
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May Rotary Board Meeting
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's Board meets on the second Thursday of each month. The May Board meeting will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, May 11th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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Welcome New MembersTwo new members were inducted into the Noon Rotary Club of Ankeny in March. They were: Jenny Fields, Associate Director Relationship Events for the Alzheimer's Association of Iowa. Jenny contacted the club through the Rotary International website. Sally Schroeder will be her mentor. Jenny was inducted as a new member on March 7th. Nancy Zwickel is a Private Banking Officer at First Interstate Bank. Brad Botos proposed her for membership. She was inducted on March 14.   Welcome Jenny and Nancy!!
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April Rotary Board Meeting
The April Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, April 13th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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April Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in April: 9th - Juan Arias 12th - Neil Fell 18th - Brendan Maher 18th - Diana Tran 20th - Brodey Hanson 22nd -Joe Smeltzer 27th - Bret Lindquist 29th - Heidi Kramer
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Prospective New Members
The Board has approved two applications for membership to the evening club. Shevaughn Moore, Business Development Manager with Action Coach Vanguard and Gabriel Moore, Firm Owner and CEO of Action Coach Vanguard. Steve Wieneke is the proposer. Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member. |
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Welcome New Member Jenny Fields
Jenny Fields is and Associate Director Relationship Events for the Alzheimer's Association of Iowa. Jenny contacted the club through the Rotary International website. Sally Schroeder will be her mentor. Jenny was inducted as a new member of the noon club on March 7th. Welcome Jenny!
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CIVITAS - Save the Date
The next CIVITAS, Central Iowa Rotary Club's forum, will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd at 4:30 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines. The forum will be focused again on "Human Trafficking". Both the noon and evening club's meetings are being cancelled on this date and the Club will pay your registration fee to encourage members to attend. More information and registration coming soon but for now "Save the Date" and plan to attend!!
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March is Water & Sanitation Month
The Rotary theme for March, Water and Sanitation, asks us to focus on the life changing improvements that we can make through international projects to provide a more readily available and healthy supply of water to all people. Here is an excerpt from this month’s message by TRF Trustee Chair, Rotarian Ian H.S. Riseley, published in the March edition of "Rotary". “Water is essential for life no matter where we live. Yet many of us take it for granted. Think of all the times today you turned on the tap. About 1 in 4 people in the world have quite a different experience when they do - if they have a tap at all. Today, 2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water, according to the United Nations. It is heartbreaking that each year, about 300,000 children under age 5 die from diarrheal diseases caused by poor sanitation, poor hygiene, or unsafe drinking water - all preventable circumstances. This is where Rotary comes in. Through your support, The Rotary Foundation provides water and sanitation for countless communities around the globe. Foundational grants have ranged from providing toilets and hygiene education for villages in the Philippines to building infrastructure for year-round access to safe, affordable drinking water in Brazil. The water and sanitation problems that we face are too great for any of us to solve alone. But whether we work with global grant partner districts across the world or with large agencies such as USAID, we are making a difference.” |
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38 Days to Fundraiser & Counting
It is now only 38 days until our Club's "Raise The Stakes for Community" fundraiser on April 15th. We can still use a couple additional live and a few more silent auction items. We need to receive these additional auction items by March 28th. This will allow time for these items to be packaged, pictures taken, and entered on our web site. The auction brochure must then be completed and printed. We hope to be able to allow bidding to start on the silent auction items by the week of April 3rd. Also, we still need to sell an additional 150 tickets. If you have not as yet purchased your table or individual tickets please do so as soon as possible by going to our web site, https://bidpartner.net/rotary/.
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Have You Paid Your Rotary Invoice?
As of March 1st, the Club had 31 members that had not as yet paid their third quarter Rotary invoice. The due date for these invoices was February 3rd. If you have not completed this payment, please forward you check to Jim Ramsey, 911 N. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa 50023 as soon as possible. We would appreciate all of these past due invoices being paid by the end of March. If you are not sure if you have anything due, you can check you account balance on our ClubRunner web site. To check you account, log on to our web site. Then click on "My Account Balance" in the green box under "Edit My Profile". The most recent invoices will be shown or you can click on "All Transactions" to see your complete history.
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CIVITAS - May 2, 2023The Greater Des Moines Rotary Multi-Club Committee is holding its annual CIVITAS event on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The program will continue to focus on Human Trafficking! The Rotary Club of Ankeny has committed to cancel both the noon and evening meetings on May 2nd and pay the registration fee for those attending to allow members to focus on this important event. The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, West Des Moines, with registration at 4:00 and the program from 4:40-6:15. There will be a wonderful line-up of speakers this year including a trafficking survivor, Casey's representative, and a judicial/legislative professional. The speakers will be covering a diverse range of angles on this terrible issue. We will also be sharing the collective impact our clubs have had in the past year in supporting member education and community service to nonprofits working in this field. Register to attend by signing up at a noon or evening meeting.
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Final Call for D-6000 Celebration
Twenty-six members of noon and evening clubs have now registered the 2023 District 6000 Annual Conference, which will be a one evening event at each of 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. The Club will pay your registration fee of $45 if you attend. If you have not as yet registered, complete the registration form and get it to Nate prior to the deadline for early registration, March 15th so you can join in the "Celebration of Your Accomplishments". Registration forms are available at weekly meetings or contact Nate at nfburnham@gmail.com.
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Prospective New Members
The Board has approved two applications for membership to the noon club. Jenny Fields, Associate Director Relationship/Events for the Alzheimer’s Association has a background in marketing, event planning, fundraising, and networking. Nancy Zwickel is a Private Banking Officer at First Interstate Bank. Tim Cox is the proposer. Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member.
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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!
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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. |
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March Rotarian BirthdaysThe 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
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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! |
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"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.
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50 Year Celebration, A Great Night!The Rotary Club of Ankeny held celebrated the 50th anniversary of it's being chartered with a gala at the FFA Enrichment Center on Saturday evening January 21st. The Evening included Ankeny Mayor Mark Holm reading a proclamation from the City of Ankeny recognizing the Club for 50 years of service in the Ankeny community, District Governor Steve Wieneke reading a certificate form Rotary International President Jennifer Jones honoring the Club, Nate Burnham providing some club history and recognizing all past president including 23 in attendance, Steve SchraderBachar recognizing 19 new Paul Harris Fellow and 14 that have reached a new level, President Brian Tiernan recognizing Steve SchraderBachar for becoming a Benefactor to the Rotary Foundation, Sally Schroeder announcing the Club's "50 Trees for 50 Years" project and several champagne toasts. Thank you to Sally Schroeder for chairing the 50th anniversary committee, to Tim Cox for acting as our Master of Ceremony and to everyone that contributed to the success of this celebration. Here are a few pictures and more pictures are available on the Club's web site in the "Photo Albums" section on the home page.          |
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Todd Eipperle in KuwaitThe following is from Todd Eipperle's Face book page on Janaury28th. "I was honored to serve as guest speaker for Equal Opportunity Leaders Course Graduation Ceremony. I always feel good when I get a chance to influence Soldiers strengthening their leadership tool box."   You can follow Todd's activities on his Facebook page.
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Jamie Pollard to Speak to Ankeny Rotary
Iowa State Athletic Director, Jamie Pollard, will be the guest speaker at the noon Rotary Club of Ankeny on April 11th. This will be a great opportunity to invite a prospective new member to attend a Rotary meeting! We anticipate a larger than normal attendance and will need to provide the AG&CC with an estimate of the number planning to attend. Please advise Kent Patterson, Kent.Patterson@edwardjones.com, if you plan to attend and how many guests you will be bringing. Space is limited!!
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2023-2024 Rotary Theme
District Governor elect Dennis Drager and Heidi attended the Rotary International Assembly in Orlando, Florida on January 8-12. During the Assembly 2023-2024 Rotary International President-Elect, R. Gordon R. McInally announced his these for the year. It is "Create Hope in the World" When presenting his Theme McInally stated "....these are our plans for the year ahead: that we help bring peace to the world and soothe those afflicted by conflict, and that we help each other and our communities deal with our own internal struggles, and that we end the stigma associated with asking for help. In all these actions, the goal is to create hope — to help the world heal from destructive conflicts, and, in turn, to help us achieve lasting change for ourselves. Rotary helps create the conditions for peace, opportunity, and a future worth living. By continuing what we do best, by remaining open and willing to change, and by keeping our focus on building peace in the world and within ourselves, Rotary helps create a more peaceful world, a more hopeful world. As Rotary’s leaders from all the regions, I urge you to "Create Hope in the World".
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Noon New Member Orientation
The Membership committee will conduct a new member orientation at 11:00 AM prior to the noon meeting on February 28th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. All new members are invited to attend and anyone else that may have any questions regarding Rotary and our Club.
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"Raise the Stakes for Community"
Now that the 50th Anniversary Gala is behind us, it's time to concentrate on the Club's 2023 fundraiser, “Raise the Stakes for Community” which will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the FFA Enrichment Center on the campus of DMACC in Ankeny. All members need to plan to attend, buy tickets, (preferably a table of 8), and obtain auction items. We will have 20-22 larger, live auction items and need about 100 items to be sold during the silent auctions. Generally, any restraurant, will provide a gift card and most retail stores will donate an items, for our auction. You just have to ask! Any item, large or small, is acceptable. The evening will be similiar to past years, with everyone purchasing a ticket receiving chips to play the games which will include Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Three Card Poker and Let It Ride. Complimentary wine and beer will be available throughout the evening and a buffet dinner will be available beginning at 6:30 PM. In addition to a silent auction, there will be a program that will begin at 8:00 PM which will include, "Heads or Tails", dessert auction, paddle raisers, "100 for 100 Raffle" and a live auction. A new feature this year will be the Brazilian Twins performing in the atrium as you play at the tables. They came from a reality in which some days it was hard to smile. Now their desire is to positively impact the world and bring a smile to everyone they encounter. There will also be "Caricature By Steph" available to create a hilarious drawing of your face. Steph loves to make people smile and enjoys the laughter that each drawing brings as it is revealed. And magician, Jonathan May will be strolling to amaze you with close up magical moments. Tickets, $75 each or a table of 8 for $550, and sponsorships may be purchased on-line at https://bidpartner.net/rotary/
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Proclamation from Ankeny Mayor Mark HolmAnkeny Mayor, Mark Holm, recognized the Rotary Club of Ankeny on their 50 years of service to the Ankeny Community prior to the City Council's meeting on January 17th. Mayor Holm then attended the Club's 50th anniversary gala on January 21st and read the proclamation to the club. Congratulations, to the Rotary Club of Ankeny!!    |
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Prospective New Member Hans Hoeksma
The Board has approved an application for membership to the noon club from Hans Hoeksema. Hans is Advancement Director for Ankeny Christian Academy and is being 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. Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member.
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Welcome New MembersTwo new members were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on January 24th. Preston Williams, Jedi Wizard, was added as an additional member to noon corporate member Jul's Design and Al Martine joined the evening club. Al is an IT Consultant/Project Manager with Central Scribe in Ankeny.   |
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Ankeny Recognized by RI President Jennifer JonesDistrict Governor Steve Wieneke received a certificate from Rotary International President Jennifer Jones honoring the Rotary Club of Ankeny for "50 Years of Membership". Steve read the certificate during the Club's 50 Year Gala on January 21st and then presented it to Club President Brian Tiernan.   |
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AGAPE Garden Growing & Feeding Others!Craig Crist provided us with a report on the total harvest for the past year at AGAPE Garden. Production was down this year due to a potato beetle and less than desired rain, but the Garden still produces 7,000 pounds. This makes the total harvest for the past 13 years 185,104 pounds. From 2002, the first year of the Garden through 2009 the production was not documented. Craig also has advised us that he is stepping down from Co-Leading the management of the Garden after 14 years. Thank you Craig for your hard work and dedication to the Garden. It is impossible to imagine how many hungry mouths have been fed from the Garden and your efforts. This is Craig's favorite picture taken at the garden with his beloved granddaughter Fiona and his canine companion Gracie.
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Save the Date for Annual Meeting
The date for the Rotary Club of Ankeny's "Annual Meeting and Gavel Passing" has been set for Tuesday evening June 27th. Save the date on your calendar and plan to attend to witness the passing of the gavel, perfect attendance awards, "Rotarian of the Year", "Outstanding New Member of the Year", and more.
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February Rotary Board MeetingThe February Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, February 9th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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February Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in February: 2nd - Mike Goedeke 4th - Jim Blessman 6th - Doug Parker 8th - Terry Peter 10th - Zeb Goen 12th - Chris Baker 17th - Cathy McDaniel 17th - Andy Schnurr 26th - Steve SchraderBachar
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Prospective New MembersThe Board has approved two new applications for membership. Juhl's Design has applied to add Preston Williams to their Corporate Membership. Preston's title is Jedi Wizard. Al Martine is applying to join the Evening Satellite Club. He is an IT Consultant/Project Manager with Central Scribe in Ankeny. Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member.
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Rotary PolioPlus Night at the Iowa Wolves
The annual PolioPlus night at the Iowa Wolves will be Saturday, February 4th at 7:00 PM at Wells Fargo Arena. The Wolves will be playing the Austin Spurs and promos that night include Country Night with a post-game concert and $2 Beer night with a koozie giveaway. The tickets are discounted to $20 each with $10 from each refunded to the Club to be donated to PolioPlus. Tickets may be purchased online at https://fevo.me/polioplus23 or use the signup sheet to indicate how many tickets you would like, and the Club will place a group order and charge the tickets on your April quarterly invoice. Use the signup sheet if you would like to purchase tickets to be donated. If ordering your tickets on-line, be sure, when checking out, to indicate you are with the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Alex Barker, Iowa Wolves Account Manager, plans to attend our noon meeting and Ed Arnold, NW Des Moines Rotary Club, the Evening meeting on January 3rd to provide more details and answer any questions. Each dollar donated will be matched 2 for 1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation resulting in each ticket purchased providing 50 children with the polio vaccination.
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A Fun Rotary Holiday SocialApproximately 75 Rotarians and guests attended the Club's holiday social at Briarwood Golf Club on the evening of December 13th. Entertainment included a brass choir from the Ankeny Community Band, an appearance by "Bad Santa", and everyone playing "JEPROTARY". Thank you to everyone that helped plan the social and especially to Marie Kline, Cathy McDaniel, Cathy Maher, and Shannon Maher. Also, thank you to Jeff Dammam for arranging the brass choir.     |
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Rotarians Bell Ringing
Ankeny Rotarians rang the bell for the Salvation Army at both HyVees in Ankeny on Saturday December 10th from 10 AM to 8 PM. At the Ankeny Blvd. HyVee, $929.04 was collected and $761.92 was collected at the Oralabor HyVee for a total of $1,690.96. In addition, the club had agreed to match the amount collected up to $1,000 making the total raised $2,690.96. Major Butch Frost attended the Club's noon meeting on December 20th to accept the Club's check and thank the Club for helping to ring the bell. Thank you to each member and family that helped ring the bell and a special thank you to Anne Porter for organizing this service project.         |
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Todd Eipperle UpdateTodd Eipperle departed Ankeny on December 5th to meet up with the 143d Sustainment Command Expeditionary (ESC) in Orlando Florida. The unit consists of Soldiers representing 32 states including California, New York, Iowa and Puerto Rico. The143d ESC Soldiers will provide mission command, combat support, and combat service support in supply, maintenance, transportation, and field services while coordinating the tactical operations of the rotational, functional, and sustainment brigades. Additionally, they will serve as the forward operational command post for the 1st Theater Sustainment Command and be critical to supporting three named operations in the U.S. Army Central Command Area of Responsibility: Spartan Shield, Inherent Resolve, and Enduring Sentinel. Then on December 8th, the 143rd got a flight on a plane donated by the New England Patriots, to Fort Hood, Texas mobilezation base camp. They then deployed and arrived in Kuwait in late December. Looks like they had quite a feast for Christmas. You can follow Todd on his Facebook page. His address in Kuwait is: SGM Eipperle, Todd 1 TSC / 143 ESC / G6 APO, AE 09366 United States          |
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January Rotary Board MeetingThe January Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, Janaury 12th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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January Rotarian BirthdaysThe following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in January: 6th - Pennington, Jack 15th - Lanning, Jenna 19th - THE ROTARY CLUB OF ANKENY - 50th Anniversary! 20th - Schroeder, Sally 21st - Matter, Nicole 27th - Damman, Jeff 28th - Spahr, Roger 31st - Gocke, Jim |
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Oh What Fun! Jingle & Mingle with Ankeny RotaryNearly 70 members and guests have registered for the Rotary Club of Ankeny's annual Rotary Holiday social to be held on Tuesday, December 13th at Briarwood Golf Club. Each member may bring one guest. The cost per person attending is $25 that will be charged to the member on the club's January invoices. If you you have not register yet, contact Nate at nfburnham@gmail.com, for assistance. The deadline to register is Tuesday, December 6th.  |
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2023 Fundraiser - "Raise the Stakes for Community"
The Rotary Club of Ankeny’s 2023 fundraiser “Raise the Stakes for Community” will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023. It will be held at the FFA Enrichment Center on the campus of DMACC in Ankeny. The evening will begin with appetizers and professional Las Vegas style gaming tables open for action at 5:00 PM. Everyone purchasing a ticket will receive chips to play the games which will include Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Three Card Poker and Let It Ride. Complimentary wine and beer will be available throughout the evening and a buffet dinner will be available beginning at 6:30 PM. In addition to a silent auction, there will be a program that will begin at 8:00 PM which will include, "Heads or Tails", dessert auction, paddle raisers, "100 for 100 Raffle" and a live auction. A highlight of the evening will be the Brazilian Twins performing in the atrium as you play at the tables. They came from a reality in which some days it was hard to smile. Now their desire is to positively impact the world and bring a smile to everyone they encounter. There will also be "Caricature By Steph" available to create a hilarious drawing of your face. Steph loves to make people smile and enjoys the laughter that each drawing brings as it is revealed. And magician, Jonathan May will be strolling to amaze you with close up magical moments. All members are encouraged to purchase tickets, attend this event, donate bottles of wine for the Wall of Wine, and help obtain auction items. Tickets will be $75 each or a table of 8 is $550 and will be available for purchase on-line in a couple weeks.. |
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50th Anniversary Gala
Invitations have gone out for the Club's "50th Anniversary Gala" to be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the FFA Enrichment Center. All current members, past presidents, several District 6000 and City of Ankeny dignitaries have been invited. The dress for this event will be semi-formal. Members should have received their invitation by email and need to use the RSVP card to provide the name of their guest, if any, and their meal preference, and return it with your check. They can also bring their checkbook to a Rotary meeting and turn in their RSVP and check there!! |
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Rotary Float in Rose Parade
Rotary International will have a float in the Rose Bowl Parade for the 43nd consecutive year. The theme for the 2023 Rose Parade is "Turning the Corner" - celebrating rising above – alone, or with family, friends and community. The theme for Rotary's float is "Serving With Imagination and Hope" and will highlight the progress of Rotary and its partners in our quest to help educate people around the world. Tune onto the Rose parade and watch for the Rotary International float.
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Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Ankeny have been ringing the bell in each of the past 5 years during the holiday season for the Salvation Army. Club members will be ringing the bell again this year at both HyVee locations (north and south) on Saturday, December 10th from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. The Club's Board has agreed to match all donations collected during this time up to $1,000! Contact Anne Porter, anneporterrn@gmail.com, with any questions or if you would like to work a one-hour shift (or more). This is a fun activity, counts as a make-up, and you can bring your children and spouse!
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Prospective New Corporate Member - Karl's Chevrolet
The Board has approved an application for a corporate membership to the noon club from Karls Chevrolet. Karl's has been a major sponsor for the Club's fundraiser for several years. Tony Mills, Marketing Director, will be the Primary Contact and Joseph Smeltzer, Sales and Leasing Professional, will be an additional member. They are being proposed for membership by Laura Luetje. Comments regarding these proposed members may be directed to any Board member.
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Welcome New Member Zeb Goen
Zeb Goen was inducted into the Ankeny Evening Rotary Club on November 22nd. Zeb is a Software Design Consultant with Creative Cloud Lab, L.L.C.. |
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Rotary Club of Ankeny Recognized by Rotary Foundation During Rotary District 6000's Foundation Dinner on October 21st. The Rotary Club of Ankeny was recognized for our contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Of more than 36,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide Ankeny was recognized as one of only 4,500 clubs worldwide to become a 100% Foundation Giving Club, one of only 3,900 clubs worldwide to attain status as an "Every Rotarian, Every Year" club, and one of only 1,530 clubs to achieve Top Three Highest in per Capita Annual Giving honors in their district.
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Happy Hour Honor's Todd EipperleUS Army Reserve Sergeant Major Todd Eipperle will be deployed to Kuwait for one year beginning on December 4, 2022. Todd will serve with the143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), U.S. Army Reserve under the U.S. Central Command. This will be Todd's third deployment. From May 2010 to November 2011 as an Iowa National soldier, Todd deployed to Afghanistan with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th infantry Division, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was assigned to an Afghan National Army embedded training team to help mentor Afghan police and military leadership. On July 9, 2011, two weeks before he was scheduled to return home, Todd was driving one of two vehicles in Afghanistan's Panhshir Province, when they were approached by an Afghan security person who started shooting and killed both the driver of the other vehicle and a civilian passenger. Todd got out of his vehicle and returned fire, killing the attacker however he was shot in the shoulder and near the knee. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star, with valor, for his actions. Todd was also deployed from March 2003 to May 2004 to Iraq with the 234th Signal Battalion, Iowa National Guard, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom The Club's "Happy Hour" social with noon & evening club members at B&B Theaters on November 8th was converted to a deployment party for Todd. The club purchased a party package including an hour of bowling and the party room. Thirty-seven members and guests were present to wish Todd well and to give him a proper Rotary send off. A highly decorated bowling pin was available for everyone to sign to wish Todd a safe and successful deployment.    The winners of the bowling prizes were, Kent Patterson - "Highest Bowling Score", Kristofer Orth - "Gutter - Ball?? - Talk??", Patty Munguia - "Fanciest Bowler".     Thank you to Cathy Maher for making arrangements for the party including the cake and decorating the bowling pins.
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Evening Club Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Ankeny launched a Satellite Evening Club with the induction of three members on November 20, 2012. The first inductees were Kristofer Orth, Steve Wieneke, and Amanda Rosmann. Also, Karl Koedam had been inducted into the noon Club on Nov. 13th but soon transferred to the Evening Group and Chad Sorenson joined the group on December 4th. They became the core original group of the Evening Club. Only Kristofer and Steve are still members. Amanda, resigned after learning she was expecting a baby, Karl a job change, and Chad due to family obligations. But the club slowly added other new members and now, 10 years later, has 31 active members.
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"50th Anniversary Moment" - Rotarian of the Year
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is now one month from completing 50 years of service to the Ankeny Community and will be celebrating with a gala on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the FFA Enrichment Center. Here is some history of the Rotary Club of Ankeny's "Rotarian of The Year": During the Board meeting on September 2, 1980, Ben Norman proposed a plan to recognize one outstanding member of the Club each year as the "Rotarian of the Year". He said this should help to develop a spirit of closeness internally and good public relations externally. In 1981, Milt Anun was recognized as the Club's first recipient of this award. It was felt it was only right to recognize him for all he did to get the Rotary Club of Ankeny chartered and having served as the first President of the Club. He was also made him the Club's first Paul Harris Fellow. Each year since 1981, the Club has recognized a member as the Rotarian of the Year and in four years, two members have been recognized as co-recipients. A total of 46 Rotarians have been recognized. Twenty-two of these recipients are still members of the Club today. Only one member has been recognized twice, Gerry Bair in 1995 and again in 2005.
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During their November meeting, the following donation requests were approved:
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December Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in December: 1st - Patty Munguia 2nd - Chuck Stewart 3rd - Sherry Kulbalsky 3rd - Scott Port 12th - Rich Job 12th - Sharon Winkel 14th - Tim Cox 15th - Dylan Dyer 16th - Doug Ripley 18th - Cathy Maher 19th - Richard Bergez 21st - Doug Beech |
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December Rotary Board Meeting
The December Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, December 8th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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November Rotary Board Meeting
The November Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, November10th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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Rotary Halloween Guests
Queen Elizabeth II, AKA Sally Schroeder, and the Fireball Man, AKA Nate Burnham, made guest appearances at the noon Rotary meeting on October 25th. They were a few days early for Halloween, so they did not get any treats.
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"Oh What Fun! Jingle & Mingle with Ankeny Rotary"
Registration is now open for the annual Rotary Holiday social, “Oh What Fun! Jingle & Mingle with Ankeny Rotary”, to be held on Tuesday, December 13th at Briarwood Golf Club, 3405 NE Trilien Drive. There will be a social hour beginning at 5:45 with dinner to be served at 6:30. Each member may bring one guest. The cost per person attending is $25 that will be charged to the member on the club's January invoices. Each member should have received an invitation by email with registration information. If you did not receive this invitation contact Nate at nfburnham@gmail.com, for assistance.
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's New Commitment
On October 16, 2022, at the World Health Summit, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced it will commit $1.2 billion to support efforts to end all forms of polio globally. The announcement was made ahead of a key pledging moment that was co-hosted by Germany and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) on October 18. The new financial commitment will support implementation of the GPEI’s Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026, which aims to end wild poliovirus in the last two endemic countries—Pakistan and Afghanistan—and stop outbreaks of new variants of the virus. The foundation has contributed nearly $5 billion to GPEI. “Polio eradication is within reach. But as far as we have come, the disease remains a threat. Working together, the world can end this disease,” said Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “The fight against polio has done far more than protect children against polio. It has played a key role in strengthening health systems,” said Melinda French Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “Polio workers have been especially vital in responding to COVID-19 and reaching communities about the importance of vaccination against preventable diseases.” The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is a public-private partnership led by national governments with six core partners; Rotary International, the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. |
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Rotary Foundation Recognizes Rotary Club of Ankeny
At the District 6000 Foundation dinner on October 22nd, the Rotary Club of Ankeny was recognized for our contributions to the Rotary Foundation. During the 2021-2022 Rotary year our club made contributions to the Foundation of $23,055 to the Annual fund and $8,392 to Polio Plus for a total of $31,447 which equals $305 per member. We were also recognized as a 100% Foundation Giving Club. Rich Job attended the banquet and brought the following letter back to the Club. On behalf of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, please accept this special 2021-2022 banner as an expression of our sincere appreciation for your membership's generous support of the Annual Fund. Your club is distinguished from more than 36,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide as being one or more of the following:
Please convey our gratitude to every member of your club for their generous gifts to our Rotary Foundation. Your support enables Rotary members to tackle the world's toughest challenges both in your community and across the globe. Congratulations and thank you for making The Rotary Foundation a continued priority in your club. Sincerely, Eric Schmelling, Chief Philanthropy Officer, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
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Evening Club Completes Service ProjectsThe Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening Satellite Club met on Tuesday, October 18 for two different community service projects. One group went to the Ankeny Service Center and did some painting, recycling, and cleaning. The other group did yard cleanup at a local resident's home. Thank you, Ankeny Rotarians, for volunteering in our community!      |
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Deployment Party for Todd Eipperle - November 8th
US Army Reserve Sergeant Major Todd Eipperle has been advised he will be deployed to Kuwait for one year beginning on December 1, 2022. We would like to use the Club's social with noon & evening club members at B Roll Bowling @ B&B Theaters (1508 SW Market St.) on Tuesday November 8th as a deployment party for Todd. The party will begin at 5:30 pm. and for those that want to bowl, bowling will begin at 6:00 pm. If you wish to bowl and have not as yet registered, please send an email to Cathy Maher, cathymaher451@gmail.com, to let her know how many lanes to reserve. We will also be reserving their party room for when we are done bowling and for those not bowling. Please plan to attend and help give Todd a proper Rotary send off.
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2023 Fundraiser - April 15, 2023
The Club's next "Raise the Stakes for Community" fundraiser will be held at the FFA Enrichment Center on April 15, 2023. Now is the time to begin gathering auction items. Remember experience items and creative ideas make the event extra special! Think about your wish list or dream item/event….have you seen something at a recent event? We have some holes to fill from last year's items, so we need to start thinking now! Let Laura or Stacey know if you have contacts for items such as a limo, trips/experience travel, professional sporting or event tickets, concert tickets, vehicle lease, or any other item you think would make a great live auction item. We have reached out to some new larger sponsors (in addition to Polk County and Prairie Meadows) and we are waiting to hear back and we already have Lasik eye surgery confirmed and 12 live auction desserts, courtesy of Kathy Gocke, Foggy Bottom Farms and Sweet to Eat Bakery. Doug Beech and Brian Tiernan will be in touch soon with the club competition and rounding up ticket sales and additional sponsorships. Keep your eyes out for the new promo materials - our new signature color is green and tell your friends to save the date. New this year will be the Brazilian Twins (high energy fiddler entertainers), additional magic, caricature artists, roaming photographer, and a new photo booth experience! Let’s make this the best one yet!! Our next fundraiser planning meeting will be November 8 at 11:00 am at Ankeny Golf & Country Club. Please join us if you are willing to volunteer to help with the Event. We need everyone's help. . Laura Luetje & Stacey Koeppen |
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November Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in November: 3rd - Steve Wieneke 4th - Nate Burnham 8th - Julie Mangels 11th - Laura Luetje 12th - Jim Foreman 25th - Jan Franck 25th - Del Mohler 26th - Kathy Sibbel 29th - Darius Potts
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Prospective New Members
The Board has approved three new applications for membership. Juhl's Design/QB Studios has submitted an application to add Josh Finch, "da finci", and John Tompkins, "awesomeness advisor", to their corporate membership. Josh will be the Primary Contact. Zeb Goen is applying to join the Evening Satellite Club. He is a Software Design Consultant with Creative Cloud Lab, L.L.C.. Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member. |
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Pints & Pumpkins
On Saturday, October 8th, there was a special event held at the Ankeny Market & Pavilion. It was called "Pints & Pumpkins" and was a special fall Farmer's Market. The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny had a booth at the event. Over 300 free books were passed throughout the evening. They also had a PLINKO game that the children could play and win prizes. A free will donation to the food pantry at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Catholic Church raised $360 which will go to their food pantry. This was a great service project for literacy, as well as food insecurity, which are two of Rotary District Governor Steve Wieneke's initiatives this year. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with this event.
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Prospective New Members - Bradley Butin & Sherry Kubalsky
The Board has approved two new applications for membership. B & B Theaters has applied to add Bradley Butin to their Corporate Membership. Bradley has been with the theaters for several years and is now assuming the position of Marketing and Events Coordinator. Sherry Kubalsky is applying to join the Evening Satellite Club. She has spoken to both the noon and the evening club in the past several months. She was the author of children’s books and donates the sales proceeds to the “Save the Rain” project. Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member. |
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Iowa State Rotary TailgateOn September 17th, prior to ISU defeating Ohio by the score of 43-10, Ankeny Rotarians prepared for the game with a tailgate in the parking lot. Since it was an early game, the snacks included an egg casserole, donuts, and sausage. Drinks included "Cowboy Coffee", mimosas and Bloody Mary's. No one minded the few sprinkles, and everyone enjoyed the pregame festivities. Thanks to Todd Eipperle for organizing the tailgate.     |
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Rotary Happy HoursThe September Happy Hour for the Ankeny noon and evening groups was held at the Uptown Garage on September 13th.     Happy Hour socials for the noon and evening groups are held on the second Tuesday of each month. The next Happy Hour will be on October 11th at Benchwarmer's (705 S. Ankeny Blvd.) beginning at 5:30 pm. Cathy McDaniel will lead the group in a "Speed Meeting" activity. |
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Second Rotary/ISU Tailgate - October 8th
The second Rotary/ISU tailgate this year will be Saturday, October 8th when the Cyclones play Kansas State at Jack Trice Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM and the tailgate will begin at 1:00 PM. Look for the blue Rotary tent in parking lot A4. All Rotarians, family, and guests are welcome to attend. Some snacks and beverages will be provided but you are welcome to bring your favorite drink and snack to share if you would like. Go Cyclones!! |
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Welcome Back - Tracy Frette
Tracey Frette is a Senior Mortgage Lender with LSB. She was previously a member of the Club from 2018 to 2020 but resigned in 2020 due to the pandemic and her work load that did not allow her to attend meetings. She was inducted back into the Club by President Tiernan at the noon meeting on September 27th. Welcome back Tracy!!
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Rotary Foundation Minute - Programs of Scale
In response to Rotary International’s focus on increasing its impact, and mobilizing networks in order to create lasting solutions, TRF created Programs of Scale to support Rotary member-led, evidence-based programs with demonstrated success. Each year, Programs of Scale will support a competitive grant process resulting in one award of $2 million from TRF that is distributed over a three-to five-year period to a club -or district-sponsored program showing success and readiness to expand to help more people in more places. TRF $2,000,000 Programs of Scale Recipient for this year, is The Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria. Aimed at reducing the maternal and neonatal mortality rates in four Nigerian states by 25%, the grant is a collaboration of the following entities: Rotary Districts 1860 (Germany); 9110, 9125, 9141 and 9142 (Nigeria); the Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health; Nigerian Federal and State Ministries of Health; Medical Associations and Community Leaders. The $2 million grant will enable the program to provide education and training for quality care, knowledge of healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies and full adoption of the national system for death surveillance and response. In addition, the grant will expand health education for families as well as access to quality clinical care for pregnant women, mothers and babies. |
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Packing Meals From the HeartlandThe Evening group completed a service project of packaging meals for Meals from the Heartland on the evening of September 20th. President Magner presented a check to Meals From the Heartland in the amount of $500. This will cover the cost of the ingredients for the 44 boxes with 36 meals in each for a total of 1584 meals.    |
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"50th Anniversary Moment" - Attendance
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is now 3 months from completing 50 years of service to the Ankeny Community and will be celebrating with a gala on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the FFA Enrichment Center. Here is a moment from the Rotary Club of Ankeny: Attendance at Rotary meetings was very important when the club was first chartered. At a Board meeting on December 15, 1975, the Board adopted a policy to strictly enforce the following two attendance rules: "Membership will be terminated if a member has four consecutive unexcused absences which are not made up." and "Membership will be terminated if attendance, including make-ups and excused absences, falls below 60% for any 6-month period." Any member who missed three consecutive meetings were to receive a letter or telephone call reminding them of the four-meeting rule. The Board was also concerned about too many "early birds" - members not staying for the whole meeting. They raised the fine for leaving a meeting early, not staying for at least 2/3 of the meeting, from 25 cents to $1.00 and agreed to a limit of one early bird per member per month. Another sign of the significance the Club put on attendance was in each weekly newsletter the percentage of members attending meetings year to date was published as well as a section called "We Missed You!" that named the members that were not at the previous week's meeting and another section that listed the members with "100% Attendance" for the year.
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October Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in October: 5th - Mary Cochran 12th - Marie Kline 20th - Kristofer Orth 22nd - Melisa Cox 24th - Shar Dunlap 24th - Brenda Wieneke 27th - Mark Densmore 29th - Renee Potts 30th - John Foster Happy Birthday Rotarians!!
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October Rotary Board Meeting
The October Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, October 13th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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Prospective New Member - Tracy Frette
The Board has approved an application to add Tracy Frette to the Corporate Membership of Lincoln Savings Bank. Tracey is a Senior Mortgage Lender with LSB and was previously a member of the Club from 2018 to 2020. She resigned in 2020 due to the pandemic and her work that did not allow her to attend meetings. Comments regarding this prospective new member may be forwarded to any Board member. |
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"50th Anniversary Moment" - Rotary Meeting Locations
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is now 4 months from completing 50 years of service to the Ankeny Community and will be celebrating with a gala on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the FFA Enrichment Center. Here is a moment from the history of Rotary and the Rotary Club of Ankeny: The first meetings of the Rotary Club of Ankeny were held at the "Trader's Inn" (Later Elwell's and now where The Attic is located.) on Highway 69. The Club then met at the Best Western Inn from 1983 until moving to Elwell's in June, 1986. In June 1993, the Club moved to The Boulevard and then met for year from 1995-1996 at Wallaby's Down Under before moving to Duffy's. In December 2001, the Board discussed changing meeting locations and decided it needed to be a Club decision. They decided to be "Roving Rotarians" for the month of January, 2002, as they moved each week from the Best Western, Golden Correl, Happy Chef, and Pintasse. An evaluation form was developed to rate each restaurant on the quality of food, acoustics and accommodations, parking, service and accessibility. The Pintasse received the highest rating, but a final decision was tabled until the Club had a chance to meet at Benchwarmers. The Pintasse received the highest rating, and it was decided to move the weekly meetings to this location beginning in March, 2002. Subsequently, Pintasse decided not to host Rotary meetings and the Ankeny Golf & Country Club offered to accommodate Rotary Club meetings but on Tuesdays instead of Monday. The first noon meeting for the club at the AG&CC was held on Tuesday, June 11, 2002, and the Club has been meeting there ever since.
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Save the Date - Christmas Social - December 13th
The date has been set for the annual Rotary Christmas social, for both the noon and evening groups. It will be held on Tuesday, December 13th at Briarwood Golf Club, 3405 NE Trilein Drive. More details will be coming but put the date on your calendar and plan to attend.
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Rotary Literacy Committee At Work
The Club's Literacy Committee is working on several projects. They helped the Kirkendall Library kick off their summer reading program, several members are putting books in book boxes around town, and they are supplying free books to the Ankeny Service Center for their clients as shown in this picture. Donated books are always appreciated as they keep sharing with children and families around town. If any member has a book box in their neighborhood, they are encouraged to add books to them. This helps fit in to the Club's literacy goal that is part of Rotary international. If any member has books in good condition they would like to donate to this project, they can bring them to a meeting and give them to Kathy Sibbel.
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Prospective New Member - Brendan Maher
The Board has approved an application for membership into the Evening Group of the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Brendan Maher. Brendan is a Senior Account Manager with FuFeng USA. His responsibility is business development in the upper Midwest. Brendan works out of his home in Ankeny and his primary states are Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas. FuFeng USA is a global leading bio-fermentation company manufacturing products that serve the animal nutrition market. Fufeng USA is a subsidiary of Fufeng Group Limited which is based in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. They are in the process of establishing their headquarters in Grand Forks, N.D. and have offices in the Chicago metro area. Comments regarding this prospective new member may be forwarded to any Board member. |
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Evening Group Harvests 588 Pounds at AGAPESeveral members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening Satellite Group met on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Agape Garden for a community service project. It was a small group, but a mighty group. They harvested 345 pounds of potatoes, 85 pounds of pears, and picked peppers and squash. The total was 588 pounds! Great job, Rotarians!    |
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September Rotary Board Meeting
The September Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, September 8th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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District 6000 One Summit Educational Session
District 6000's Fall education event, One Summit Educational Session, is to energize and boost a club's growth, service and public interaction. Rotarians are Leaders! Engage fresh new thinking and take away tools to strengthen membership, public image and involvement in Rotary Foundation programs. This learning experience is available for all Rotarians! This year ONE SUMMIT will be held virtually from 6:30-8:00 pm on Thursday, September 29th. Advanced registration is required. To register click this link: https://rotary6000.org/event/one-rotary-summit-1/ Ankeny's Evening group is planning to have a watch party at Juan & Patty's home. Please let Juan or Patty know if you would like to join in the watch. |
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Jacquelyn Duke Becomes PHF + 3
Evening group President Jeff Magner announced that Jacquelyn Duke had achieved the level of Paul Harris Fellow + 3 during their meeting on August 23rd. Congratulations Jacquelyn and thank your support of the Rotary Foundation!
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Beautiful Evening For a Picnic!The Rotary Club of Ankeny Noon and Evening Satellite Group met on Tuesday evening, August 9, 2022, for their annual picnic at Sunrise Park. There was a great turnout of approximately 60 members and guests on a beautiful evening! Brian Tiernan, President of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, welcomed the members and guests. The picnic was a potluck with the club providing hamburgers and hot dogs. Entertainment included the smashing of a pinata by the kids.     |
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RI Selects 2024-2025 President
Stephanie A. Urchick, of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2024-25. Since current President, Jennifer Jones is the first women to serve as Presidnet of Rotary International, Stephanie will be just the second woman to hold that position. She will be declared the president-nominee on October 1st, if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
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District Conference In West Des Moines April 29, 2023"Save the Date", April 29 for the 2023 District 6000 Conference. Ankeny Rotarian and the 2022-2023 District Governor Steve Wieneke and First Lady Brenda Wieneke are planning to hold three one-day sessions instead of one three-day conference. This will reduce travel time, cost, and the time commitment for Rotarians from across the District to attend one of the sessions and join in "A Celebration of Your Accomplishments". The sessions will be on April 15th in Carroll, April 22 in Coralville, and April 29th in West Des Moines. Rotarians are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions, but it is assumed Ankeny Rotarians will want to attend the session on April 29th. Here are ten exciting reasons to attend one of the conferences:  Volunteers will be needed for several committees to assist with the conferences. If you are interested in serving on a committee, contact Steve at swieneked6k@gmail.com. |
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Rotary Supports New Horizon Adult Day CareLisa Noble was a guest of Terry Peter's at the noon Rotary meeting on August 2nd. She was introduced as the new Executive Director of New Horizon Adult Day Center. The Club will be a sponsor for New Horizons' annual golf outing and presented Lisa with a check for $1,000 for this sponsorship. Dave Mercer also presented her with a plaque recognizing the support the Club has given New Horizons for the past several years including a District Community Service grant this past year to assist them with their relocation into their new facility.    |
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DG Wieneke Makes Official Visit to AnkenyAnkeny Rotarian and District Governor Steve Wieneke and his wife Brenda made their official visit to both the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny and the Evening Satellite group on August 2nd. In recognition one of the projects they would like to emphasis, literacy, Steve presented President Brian Tiernan with a book for him to give to someone in need. He challenged the club group to complete a project with an emphasis on literacy and/or food insecurity in the next year. The group thanked Steve and Brenda for their presentation and all they do for the club with a gift basket and a beautifully decorated cake. He also presented Brian with a banner from the Iowa City AM club that he was given when he made his official visit to their club.    |
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Patty Munguia Becomes Paul Harris Fellow +2
Evening group President Jeff Magner recognized Anna Patricia Munguia at the August 2nd meeting for becoming a Paul Harris Fellow +2. She received this recognition as a result of her husband, Juan Arias, donating recognition points in her name. Congratulations Patty and thank you Juan.
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September Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in September: 3rd - Ann Wright 6th - Ron Matthews 7th - Teri Crist 7th - Tom Friedman 7th - Mark Martin 7th - Scott Obstarczyk 8th - Kent Patterson 9th - Jacquelyn Duke 13th - Adam Boeding 15th - Doug Wright 16th - Todd Wehr 20th - Kevin Brooks 20th - Lewis Todtz 25th - Jim Hudson 25th - Amber Weger 29th - Tm Hawkins 29th - Anne Porter
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Evening Group Welcomes DG Wieneke
District Governor Steve Wieneke and his wife Brenda made their official visit to their home Rotary club, the Evening satellite group of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, on August 2nd. Steve presented President Jeff Magner with a book for him to give to someone in need and challenged the group to complete a project with an emphasis on literacy and food insecurity. The group thanked Steve and Brenda for their presentation and all they do for the club with a gift basket and a beautifully decorated cake.    |
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Thank You From Salvation Army
Last month, the Board approved a $1,000 donation to assist the Salvation Army with remodeling a bus that was given to them by DART. The bus will be used to serve people with needs outside the Des Moines Metro area who are unable to travel to Des Moines to access help. This will enable more people to be served. The following thank you has been received from John N. Foster, Donor Relations Director: "Thank you so much for generously donating $1,000 to The Salvation Army's mobile social services program. You are helping provide a life changing service that will assist people transitioning from dependence to independence. People facing challenges need living assistance in many forms and, above all, the hope The Salvation Army abundantly provides. The bus will bring all this and much more to those most in need. You are providing a hand up to people with your greatly appreciated and valued support. This important work is only possible with your help; thanks to you, the homeless, the hungry and people rebuilding their lives will receive the help they need. Please thank all who took part."
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Evening Group Completes Service ProjectThe Evening Group completed a community service project on and off site on July 19th. They first met at Mistress Brewing and brought food for the food boxes around town. Then some members delivered the food and placed it in the boxes while other members repaired a "Little Free Library" that needed a new roof. The new roof was put on and painted it Rotary colors - blue and yellow. Thank you to all members that brought food and helped with this project.     |
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Board Approves Donation Requests
At their July meeting, the Board approved two donation requests. They were: Salvation Army - $1,000 - These funds will be used to assist with remodeling a bus that was given to the Salvation Army by DART. The bus will be used to serve people with needs outside the Des Moines Metro area who are unable to travel to Des Moines to access help. This will enable more people to be served. New Horizon Adult Day Care - $1,000 - The Club has been a significant supporter of New Horizons for several years. These funds are for a sponsorship of their annual golf outing fundraiser. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help provide programming for the people they serve in Ankeny and the surrounding area. |
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New Baby for DyersDuring the noon meeting on July 26th, President Tiernan congratulated Dylan Dyer on the birth of a baby boy by presenting him with a bag containing two books and a "Future Rotarian" onesie. Dylan and Micada now have four children ages 6, 4, 2, and new-born. Their newest addition to their family was born on June 17 and now has the same birthday as his grandfather, Dave Mercer.    |
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RYLA Conferees Speak at Rotary
Four of the five students that the Rotary Club of Ankeny awarded scholarships to attend RYLA at Grinnell College the week of July 17th spoke to the Club on July 26th. Those presenting were Abbi Brown, Nyah Rouse, Tyler Woods, and Samantha Forrester. The fifth student, Gannon Ripley, was on vacation and not able to attend. We hope to hear from him at a future meeting.
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Welcome New MembersTwo new members were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on July 26th. They are Brent Lindquist and Clifford Cunanan. Brent joined the Evening group and is an Area Manager with Jung Sleep Systems. Cliff is the VP of Mortgage and Consumer Lending with Vision Bank and joined the noon group.   |
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Noon New Member Orientation
A "New Member Orientation" will be held on Tuesday, August 16th for the members that have joined the noon group in the past few months but have not as yet attended an orientation. The orientation will be at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club at 11:00 AM prior to the regular noon meeting.
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"50th Anniversary Moment" - Paul Harris Fellows
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is now 5 months from completing 50 years of service to the Ankeny Community and will be celebrating with a gala on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the FFA Enrichment Center. Here is a moment from the history of Rotary and the Rotary Club of Ankeny: Milt Aunan was the person that was most instrumental in helping to charter the Rotary Club of Ankeny in 1973. He also became the first President of the new club. It is only fitting that he also became the Club's first Paul Harris Fellow in January, 1987. He went on to become a PHF +1. Pat Brewbaker became the first women in the club to become a Paul Harris Fellow in November 1992. Of the current members of the Club, Ben Norman was the first to achieve the status of a Paul Harris Fellow in December, 1989. Zane Smith followed that a year later with his first Paul Harris Fellowship in December,1990. Today the club has 77 Paul Harris Fellows and 51 of these are multiple Paul Harris Fellows. Since being chartered, the Club and it's members have donated a total of $485,135 to the Rotary Foundation.
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Donations to Ankeny Service CenterThe Rotary Club of Ankeny has been a significant supporter of the Ankeny Service Center for several years. This includes coordinating the golf ball drop at the Ankeny Summerfest celebration. On July 12th, the noon meeting was held at the ASC's new facility at 641 S. Ankeny Blvd. At the meeting Tom Friedman presented a check for the ASC's share of the net proceeds from this year's golf ball drop which was $4,732. In addition, Dave Mercer presented a plaque in recognition of the support the Club has provided to the ASC including a District Community Service Grant last year. The plaque reads: "Various items were generously donated to Ankeny Service Center by the Rotary Club of Ankeny"   |
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Prospective New Members
The Board has approved two applications for membership into the Rotary Club of Ankeny. They are Brent Lindquist and Clifford Cunanan. Brent is applying to join the Evening group and is an Area Manager with Jung Sleep Systems. Clifford is the VP of Mortgage and Consumer Lending with Vision Bank and plans to join the noon group. Comments regarding these prospective new members may be forwarded to any Board member.
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Rotary at the I-Cubs
On the evening of July 12th, Ankeny Rotarians and guests filled four skyboxes to watch the Iowa Cubs defeat the Buffalo Bison 8-2 at Principal Park. Prior to the start of the game, Sally Schroeder had the distinction of throwing out the first pitch. Thank you to Todd Eipperle for making the arrangements for this very successful social event.     |
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Golf Ball Drop ResultsA total of 698 balls were sold for the 2022 golf ball drop at on Sunday night of Summerfest. Brad Edwards, Chief Meteorologist at channel 5 WOI-TV in Des Moines was the celebrity ball dropper. The winners with their balls being the first to go in the hole were:
After expenses, the proceeds generated $4,732 for the Ankeny Service Center and $2,028 for the Rotary Club of Ankeny.
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Paddle Raisers for 2023 FundriaserFive organizations were nominated to be paddle raisers for the Club's next fundraiser to be held on April 15, 2023. The organizations were: Ankeny Police Foundation, Blessman International, Dorothy’s House, New Horizon Adult Day Center, and Variety, the Children’s Charity of Iowa. Each member of the Club had the opportunity to vote for two of the five. All five of the organizations nominated were very worthy and it was a difficult for members to decide which two to vote for. But the votes have been counted and the two organizations to be featured during the fundraiser have been selected. They are: Ankeny Police Foundation and Dorothy's House.   |
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Rotarians Line Up Entries for Summerfest Parade
The Ankeny Summerfest parade was held on July 7th. Twenty-five Rotarians arrived before 6:00 AM to check in entries and line them up for the parade. Milisa Cox the Executive Director for the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce advised the club that there was an estimated 65,000 people in attendance over the three days of Summerfest. She also presented a check to the club in the amount of $750 as a thank you for our assistance with the parade setup. Many compliments were received by participants for how smoothly the parade setup was handled. Thank you to Stacey Koeppen and Richard Bergez for coordinating this service project and to all the Rotarians that assisted.
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August Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in August: 5th - Jeff Magner 5th - Jessica Reynolds 5th - James Warner 8th - Xena Jolly 12th - Dale Port 16th - Mark Land 16th - Pat Timmons 18th - Gary Welch |
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Rotary Fall Picnic August 9th
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's summer picnic will be on Tuesday, August 9th at Sunrise Park, 506 SE Peterson Drive. The evening will begin with social time at 5:30 PM and we will plan to eat at 6:30. The noon Rotary meeting on this day will be cancelled. The club will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and table service. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverages and chairs. All family members and guests are welcome!
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"50th Anniversary" Committee Meeting
The committee planning the "50th Anniversary" of the Rotary Club of Ankeny has been meeting for the past couple months. Several decisions have been made and plans, so far, include: a catered meal, gifts for all guests, an appearance by Paul Harris, toasts, entertainment, a photographer, Paul Harris presentations, and a District Community Service Grant to assist with the planting of 50 trees. The next committee meeting will be at 11:00 AM prior to the regular noon meeting on July 19th. Anyone that would like to serve on the committee is welcome to attend. Contact Sally Schroeder, ssschroeder@icloud.com if you have any questions.
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"50th Anniversary Moment" - Summerfest Parade
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is now 6 months from completing 50 years of service to the Ankeny Community and will be celebrating with a gala on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the FFA Enrichment Center. Here is a moment from the history of Rotary and the Rotary Club of Ankeny: It is believed the first involvement by the Rotary Club of Ankeny in the Summerfest Parade was 1991. That year, Rotary members participated by announcing the entries as they passed by the Uptown area. Volunteers also assisted at the High School parking lot for 2 hours prior to the parade starting to help gather information on the entries. A few years later, in 1996 and perhaps sooner, Shar Dunlap was in charge of volunteers to assist with the parade registration and entry line up. The club continues to assist with the parade now 31 years later.
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Welcome New Members
Three new members were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on June 28th. These new members are: Mark Tanner - Mark is an Actuary and the owner of Tanner Consulting and insurance strategies consulting firm. He also invests in real estate. Julsdesign/QG Studios is a creative design business in Ankeny and will be a corporate member. Lindsay Gustafson, Cave Dweller will be the Primary Designee and Julie Mangels, Queen Imagineer will be the Secondary Designee. They were proposed for membership by Laura Luetje. Welcome to the Club Mark, Lindsay, and Julie!! |
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District 6000 Gavel Passed to Steve WienekeOn June 26th, at the Ankeny Albaugh Family Senior Community Center, the outgoing District 6000 President Alka Khanolkar passed the gavel to new District 6000 President, Steve Wieneke. Steve is a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. We look forward to Steve leading District 6000 for the 2022-2023 year.    |
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Banners Traded Between Districts 3131 & 6000
During the District 6000 passing of the gavel on June 26th, a friend of District Governor, Alka Khanolkar, traded a banner from the Rotary Club of Pune Up-Town with new District Governor Steve Wieneke. Steve gave her a banner from the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Pune is located on the west coast of India. It is the seventh most populous city in India with an estimated population of 7.4 million. Pune Up-Town is one of six Rotary Clubs in Pune. On June 28th, Steve presented the banner he received to President Brian Tiernan. |
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Rich Job - Rotarian of the Month for June
President Eipperle recognized Rich Job as the "Rotarian of the Month" for June at the noon meeting on June 7th. This was in recognition of the volunteer work have has done with the Ankeny Robotics teams and with the Central Iowa CIVITAS group on Human Trafficking. Congratulations Rich!
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Food Drive by Evening Group
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's evening group met at the home of Kristofer Orth on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 6:00 pm for a Community Service Project Food Drive. Seven members, and eight guests collected 415 pounds of food & non-perishable items and donated them to Holy Trinity Food Pantry. After the drive, Susan & Kristofer Orth hosted the group at their home and provided hot dogs, cookies & beverages. Thank you to all the volunteers that helped!
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Kristofer Orth Named Ankeny Rotarian of the YearTodd Eipperle the "2021 Ankeny Rotarian of the Year" had the honor of introducing Kristofer Orth as the Club's "2022 Ankeny Rotarian of the Year". Kristofer joined the satellite club as one of the original members in 2004. He served as their President for its first five years and has had perfect attendance for all nine years since he joined the Club. He is always one of the first to volunteer to serve in whatever way he can.    Congratulations Kristofer!!
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New Paul Harris Fellows RecognizedSteve SchraderBachar recognized several new and multiple Paul Harris fellows during the Annual Awards and Recognition banquet on June 21st. The recipients included; Brian Tiernan - PHF, Heidi Kramer - PHF, John Biga - PHF, Brodey Hanson - PHF, Laura Luetje - PHF+2, Steve Wieneke - PHF+4, and Tim Hawkins - PHF+6. Congratulations Paul Harris Fellows and thank you for supporting the Rotary Foundation.  |
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John Biga and Heidi Kramer Named Outstanding New Rotarian of the YearDuring the 2022 Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet, the Club recognized two Outstanding New Members. They were John Biga for the Evening group and Heidi Kramer for the noon group. Both have served on several committees and have been willing workers. Congratulations Heidi and John!   |
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Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in July: 1st - Justin Morgan 3rd - Brad Botos 7th - Marie Kading 9th - Jim Ramsey 10th - Allison Ver Steegt 19th - Jason Gassman 22nd - Gerry Bair 23rd - Todd Eipperle 25th - Shannon Maher 27th - Victoria Ogier
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July Rotary Board Meeting
The July Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, July 14th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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Prospective New Members
The Board has approved the following applications for the Rotary Club of Ankeny's noon group: Mark Tanner is an Actuary and the owner of Tanner Consulting and insurance strategies consulting firm. Julsdesign/QG Studios is a creative design business in Ankeny will be a corporate member. Lindsay Gustafson, Cave Dweller will be the Primary Designee and Julie Mangels, Queen Imagineer will be the Secondary Designee. They are proposed for membership by Laura Luetje. Comments regarding any of these proposed members may be submitted to any Board member.
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Fiscus Jewelers New Web Site Sponsor
Members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, have the opportunity to promote their business while supporting the Club by sponsoring an ad on the Club's web site. All web-site ads appear on a rotational basis on the home page and on the right- hand panel on all web site sub-pages and help to pay for our web site. They also appear in Club's "Ratchet" which is published the first week of each month and is emailed to all members and friends of the club. Ads can be images, JPG format, or text based and can be linked to your website or email address. The cost of the sponsorship is $100 for a full year. If you are interested in a sponsorship, please contact Nate Burnham, nfburnham@gmail.com or 515-238-6589. This month we welcome Fiscus Jewlers as a new sponsor. Thank you for your support, Noel.
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Baby Supplies for Cornerstone CounselingThe Rotary Club of Ankeny's Evening Group met at Mistress Brewing Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The group conducted a drive for Cornerstone Counseling. Diapers, wet wipes, art supplies, etc. were collected for the center.   |
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Bourbon & Bowties
A fundraising event to support the Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America will be held at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club on Wednesday, June 8th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The cost is $75 per person with 100% of the proceeds being used for local scholarships and programs for local Scouting Youth. There will be plenty of bourbons, whiskeys, and moonshines to sample, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a prize for the best bowtie, and various auction items including a wheel barrel of whiskey. Advance registration is available at www.scoutingiowa.org/bourbonbowties. or just come that night and pay at the door. Contact Todd Eipperle at todd.eipperle@scouting.org with any questions.
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Baby Boy for Jordan & Erica NiewoehnerMatthew Joseph Niewoehner was born on April 10th and weighed in at 9 pounds 11 ounces. This is the third child for Jordan and Erica Niewoehner. President Eipperle presented Jordan with a gift from the club at the noon meeting on May 24th. The gift included two children's books and a onesie that had "Future Rotarian" on it. Congratulations Jordan and Erica!    |
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Bandshell Clean Up
Members of the Evening Rotary group met at the Ankeny Bandshell on May 17th to complete a spring clean-up while dodging a few raindrops. After the cleanup was completed, the group went to the Uptown Garage for some social time. A job well done, thanks to the members and guests that helped with the cleanup.
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Rotary At Engage AnkenyAfter missing the past two years due to COVID, Engage Ankeny was held again on May 12th at the Ankeny Market Pavillion. The mission of this event is to raise awareness of nonprofits serving the Ankeny community and the services they provide as well as connect the people of Ankeny with opportunities to give back to the community through these non-profit organizations. The Rotary Club of Ankeny was one of the non-profits with a booth and several Rotarians were present to greet visitors, including CY!   |
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June Rotary Board Meeting
The June Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, June 9th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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Registration Open for Annual Celebration
The "2022 Ankeny Rotary Annual Recognition Banquet" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held on Tuesday evening of June 21, 2022 at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. The evening will begin at 5:30 PM with a social hour including drinks and appetizers and the meal, will be served at 6:15. The program will begin at approximately 7:00 PM and will include some Paul Harris presentations, perfect attendance awards, the naming of the "Outstanding New Members of the Year" and "Rotarian of the Year" and the passing of the gavel to next year's president for both the noon and evening clubs. Plan to attend, bring your spouse or a guest, and celebrate all the accomplishments of the club during the past year. Registration is now open. If you have not as yet registered, please do so by responding to the invitation each member has received by email. We need to provide the AG&CC with a meal count by June 10th. When registering, under comments, please indicate your choice of entree, top sirloin, salmon, or chicken Parmesan, or if you have any special dietary needs. Also, when registering a guest, you will need to enter an email address for them and don't forget to click on "Save" after entering their information.
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Rotary at the Iowa Cubs
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has reserved three sky boxes to enjoy watching the Iowa Cubs play the Buffalo Bisons on Tuesday, July 12th. The gates will open at 5:00 PM and game time is 6:08 PM. Come early and watch Sally Schroeder throw out the “First Pitch”! The Club will be providing hors d’oeuvres. Drinks and other items will be available for purchase. A few tickets, $25 for adults and $15 for youth, age 17 and under are still available. Contact Todd Eipperle, at todd.eipperle@scouting.org, if you still need tickets.
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Ankeny Robotics Teams Present at RotaryThe Ankeny Centennial High School and Southwest Middle School Robotics teams were the speakers at the noon meeting on May 10th. They brought the robots they had made and demonstrated how they worked. Rotarian, Rich Job is one of the advisors for the students.   |
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Rotary Presents Scholarships at Dollars for Scholars
Three students each received a Rotary Club of Ankeny Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 during Senior Spotlight Night in May. President Todd Eipperle attended the presentations at Ankeny Centennial High School and Doug Beech, Community Service Chair, attended the presentations at Ankeny High school to represent the Club. The recipients were: Madison Carleton, Ankeny Centennial - Madison will be attending the University of Northern Iowa this fall and will be majoring in Science, Math & Technology. Abby Mayo, Ankeny Centennial - Abby will be attending Des Moines Area Community College and will be majoring in Performing Arts. Clara Freese, Ankeny High - Clara will be attending the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and will be majoring in Science, Math, & Technology. Dollars for Scholars has presented scholarships to Ankeny students in every year since 1984 when 13 scholarships were given totaling $3,250. Two of these scholarships were from the Rotary Club of Ankeny in the amount of $300 each. This year, 139 students received scholarships totaling $90,750. This makes 3,388 scholarships issued in the past 39 years totaling $1,449,287 through Dollars for Scholars.
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Jacquelyn Duke Named May Rotarian of the Month
During the May Board meeting, President Eipperle, recognized Jacquelyn Duke as the Rotarian of the month for May. This is in recognition of her leadership of the Evening Group this past year plus her coordinating the collection of sewing machines for Afghan refugees, traveling to Kentucky to assist with clean-up from the spring tornados, and numerous other activities. Congratulations Jacquelyn!
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June Rotarian Birthdays
2nd - Joe Ruddy 6th - Ben Norman 7th - DuWayne McDaniel 8th - Xena Jolly 11th - Noel Fiscus 12th - Heather Schmidt 14th - Sue Gibbons 15th - Andy Pollock 17th - Dave Mercer 20th - Steve Van Oort 21st - Mike Lydon
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Laura Luetje Receives Paul Hellwege Guardian of Integrity Award
Ankeny Rotarian, Laura Luetje, was honored to be recognized as one of eight Rotarians in District 6000 to be named a "Paul Hellwege Guardian of Integrity Award Recipient" at the All-Iowa District Conference on April 24th. This award honors individuals who have made contributions in business, media, academia or government and who have by their actions, writing, policies, and public pronouncements strengthened and fostered development of integrity and ethical practices, and who have made sacrifices and/or undertaken risks to uphold Rotary's Core Value of integrity. Laura was unable to attend the conference, but President Todd Eipperle presented her with the certificate at the noon meeting on May 3rd. Congratulations Laura! |
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"50th Anniversary Moment" - Rotary Dues
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is now 7 months from completing 50 years of service to the Ankeny Community and will be celebrating with a gala on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the FFA Enrichment Center. Here is a moment from the history of Rotary and the Rotary Club of Ankeny: During the first year of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, the Club charged an initiation fee for new members of $30. The Club kept $20 in their treasury and $10 was sent to Rotary International. They also charged $2.20 per meeting for meals which also covered District dues. Visiting Rotarians were charged $2.50 for lunch. In 1975, district dues went up by $1.00 for the year, so the Club increased the meal charge by $.05 to $2.25. This covered the cost of the meal which was $1.80 and $.45 was for the District Dues. In 1981, dues were set at $65 per quarter which was an increase from $52 per quarter. By 1983, dues had been raised to $125 per quarter and then to $150 per quarter in 2004. The last change in dues came on January 1, 2011 when dues were increased to the current $175 per quarter for Active members. Dues for Evening Club members is currently $60 per quarter but does not include any meals. |
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Evening Group Plants Cabbage at AGAPE Garden
On the evening of April 19th, ten members of the Evening group and 4 guests volunteered at Ankeny's AGAPE Garden to help plan cabbage. It was a chilly evening, but the project was completed.
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"50th Anniversary" Moment - Women in Rotary
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is now 8 months from completing 50 years of service to the Ankeny Community and will be celebrating with a gala on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the FFA Enrichment Center. Here is a moment from the history of Rotary and the Rotary Club of Ankeny: On May 4, 1987, the US Supreme court upheld a California law which prohibited service clubs, such as Rotary, from excluding women from membership on the basis of their gender. In a letter from RI President, M.A.T. Caparas to all Governors of Districts including clubs within the USA he stated: "The RI Board is under obligation to uphold our constitution and By-Laws. We are, however, an organization that exists under law, and our constitution provides that Rotary clubs shall be bound only by its provisions which are not contrary to law. Because of the Duarte decision, the male only provision of our constitution cannot be enforced in California and in other places where that provision is determined to be contrary to law. Discriminatory practices are indeed so notoriously offensive to current public sentiment in America, and so patently in disfavor with the courts, that we believe our "male only" discriminatory provision will probably be stricken down in case of litigation even in those states which do not now have statutes similar to the California law...... For now, the Board will not withdraw the charter of any Rotary Club in the United States that accepts women members...... In any case, Rotary has changed dramatically, and only time will tell whether the change is for the better or for worse. It may yet prove to be the best thing that happened, if only because we will be able to shed the offensive "Sexist" label." There are now nearly 300,000 women in Rotary, approximately 25% of total membership. The first women accepted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny was Shirley McClain, Vice President, American Savings & Loan in August 1987. Pat Brewbaker, Owner of Walnut Street Gallery was inducted a couple months later in October, 1987. Today the Rotary Club of Ankeny has 41 women which is 35% of our total membership.
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Dave Cook District 6000 Nominated for DG 2024-2025
Dave Cook, Rotary Club of Boone, was selected by the District 6000 Nominating Team to be District Governor 2024-25. The announcement was made at the District Annual Meeting held April 2. Dave is currently serving as one of our District Membership Action Team Co-Chairs and is active in his Rotary club and community. Dave and his wife Lisa, make their home in Boone. Congratulations Dave!!
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Paddle Raiser Nominations Due by June 1st
The Club's next "Raise the Stakes for Community" casino night fundraiser will be on April 15, 2023. As in past years, we plan to have 2 or 3 paddle raisers during this event. Club members may nominate a non-profit organization to be one of the recipients of the proceeds from a paddle raiser by completing a nomination form. These nomination forms may be obtained from Nate Burnham, Stacey Koeppen, or Laura Luetje. They must be completed and submitted to Stacey or Laura by June 1, 2022. All nominations will then be brought before the membership for a vote on which organizations we will feature. |
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Summerfest 2022Ankeny's Summerfest Celebration will return will a full slate of activities in 2022! This includes the Parade which will require volunteers from the Club. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has assumed the responsibility for the parade staging every year since at least 1994, with the exception of 2020 & 2021 when there was no parade. The Chamber is asking our Club to assume this responsibility again this year and has agreed to donate $750 to our Club for our services. This is an activity that both the Noon and Evening groups will work together on and will require a total of approximately 30 volunteers to meet at 6:00 AM at the staging area the morning of the parade. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Rich Bergez has attended the initial planning meeting on behalf of the club. Volunteers will have the opportunity to sign up in the next few weeks but for now put Saturday July 9th on your calendar and plan to help.     |
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Welcome New Members
The following new members were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on May 3rd: Kelly Lally is a Chiropractor and works at The Health Clinic, P.C. in Ankeny. She is a former member of the LakeView- Chicago, Illinois Rotary Club. Joe Ruddy is a Commodity Broker with Market Wise Ag Services. He also serves on the Ankeny School Foundation and the Ankeny City Council. He was proposed for membership by Laura Luetje. Brandon Converse is transferring his membership from the Rotary Club of West Des Moines to Ankeny. Brandon is a Loan Officer with Luana Savings Bank in Polk City. He is currently the President of the Polk City Chamber of Commerce and is also on the Board of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. He was proposed for membership by Brian Tiernan. Congratulations and welcome Kelly, Joe, and Brandon!! |
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Ankeny Well Represented at All-Iowa ConferenceThe Rotary Club of Ankeny had seven members and three spouses attend the "2022 All-Iowa Rotary District Conference" in Coralville on April 22-23. Some highlights of the conference included Chuck Long speaking on his football career at the University of Iowa, a reception at Big Grove Brewery on Friday evening, the planting of a tree for "Earth Day", a panel discussion on Human Trafficking, Rotary International Representative and past president of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, Jeremy Hurst, taking a pie in the face and auctioning off his tie to raise money for PolioPlus, seeing an actual "iron lung" on display, Jacquelyn Duke collecting 12 sewing machines for Afghan refugees, and recognizing District 6000's Guardian of Integrity Award winners including Ankeny's Laura Luetje.      |
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District 6000 Gavel Passing
Rotary District 6000 Governor, Alka Khanolkar and Governor Elect Steve Wieneke are happy to announce that they are planning to host a gavel passing ceremony in Ankeny, Iowa on Sunday, June 26, 2022. A social will be from 11:00 - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and a program from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. The gavel passing ceremony will be held at the Albaugh Family Senior Community Center at 150 NW Ash Drive in Ankeny. SAVE THE DATE and plan to attend to join in the passing of the District 6000 gavel to our own Steve Wieneke who will be the District Governor for 2022-2023.
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Rotarians Attend Rotary Leadership Institute
Eight Ankeny Rotarians attended the Rotary Leadership Institute in Ankeny on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Ankeny Kirkendall Library from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Those members were Cathy McDaniel, Marie Keding, Patty Munguia, Brenda Wieneke, Jacquelyn Duke, Kristofer Orth, Rich Job, and Holly Sealine. Three Rich Job, Jacquelyn Duke, and Brenda Wieneke graduated from the program. Marie Kline and Jenna Lanning helped serve lunch and snacks. Steve Wieneke, District 6000 RLI Coordinator, organized the event which had a total of 22 participants and 6 facilitators.
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Evening Group Serves Lopez Ministries
The Evening Rotary group completed a community service project on April 5th by collecting donated household items, clothes, and monetary gifts to help the Daniel L. Lopez Ministries. Daniel Lopez attended the meeting and spoke about their ministry. Their mission every day is to help people who are having a hard time providing for themselves, feeding their families, taking care of their children, and lacking basic needs. Most of the need is around food, clothes, grocery gift cards, household goods, and furniture.
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Laura Luetje Named Guardian of Integrity Recipient
During the All-Iowa District Conference on April 24th, Laura Luetje was named one of eight Rotarians in District 6000 who were nominated by their clubs to receive the Paul Hellwege Guardian of Integrity Award. This award honors individuals who have made contributions in business, media, academia or government and who have by their actions, writing, policies, and public pronouncements strengthened and fostered development of integrity and ethical practices, and who have made sacrifices and/or undertaken risks to uphold Rotary's Core Value of integrity. Laura is a managing partner in her law firm. She is the primary manager of sensitive divorce and child and divorce custody cases and searches for the most favorable outcome for all parties. Laura serves her community with the same high intent. Served by her efforts are the NE Elementary School PTO, 100 Women That Care, Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, Ankeny Young Professionals, Ankeny Civil Service Commission, the Ankeny School Foundation Board and her Rotary Club where she oversees fundraising. During the pandemic Laura handled the challenge of a special learning program for students who needed extra support. Each of the 65 clubs in District 6000 had the opportunity to nominate one member each year to receive the Guardian of Integrity award. Ankeny is one of only two clubs in the District to have a recipient of this award in each of the past seven years. Congratulations Laura! |
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May Rotary Board Meeting
The May Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, May 12th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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May Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in May: 4th - Laura Brassell 12th - Damon Miller 26th - Jon Lowman 27th - Jordan Niewoehner
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No Noon Meeting on April 26thThe Rotary Club of Ankeny's will NOT be meeting at noon on, Tuesday, April 26th. Instead, members are encouraged to attend the Greater Des Moines Rotary Multi-Club's meeting, "Putting an End to Human Trafficking" which will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 205 S 64th Street, West Des Moines on April 26th. The event will begin with registration at 4:00 PM and the program beginning at 4:30 PM. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served beginning at 6:00 PM. Questions - Contact Rich Job at, rich.w.job@icloud.com. |
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Thank You From New Horizon
The Rotary Club of Ankeny obtained a Community Service Grant from District 6000 this year to assist New Horizon Adult Day Center with the purchase of equipment necessary for their relocation. The following thank you letter has been received from Vicki Engh, Executive Director. "Dear Members of Rotary Club of Ankeny, Thank you so much for your incredible generosity to New Horizon Adult Day Center. The donations of lawnmower, snowblower, shed, pool tabletop, and indoor / outdoor games for our participants are already being enjoyed! Rotary Club of Ankeny has been a tremendous supporter through the years, and we are so grateful for all you have done and continue to do for New Horizons. We are honored to walk with our participants for a portion of their journeys. Your kindness will help ensure that we continue to provide the compassionate care for which New Horizons is known. Thank you again. We appreciate you! With my sincere thanks, Vicki Engh, Executive Director"
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Prospective New Members
The Board has approved two applications for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Kelly Lally is a Chiropractor and works at The Health Clinic, P.C. in Ankeny. She is a former member of the LakeView- Chicago, Illinois Rotary Club. Joe Ruddy is a Commodity Broker with Market Wise Ag Services. He also serves on the Ankeny School Foundation and the Ankeny City Council. He was proposed for membership by Laura Luetje. Brandon Converse will be transferring his membership from the Rotary Club of West Des Moines to Ankeny. Brandon is a Loan Officer with Luana Savings Bank in Polk City. He is currently the President of the Polk City Chamber of Commerce and is also on the Board of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. He is proposed for membership by Brian Tiernan. Comments regarding these proposed members may be submitted to any Board member. |
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Laura Luetje Named April Rotarian of Month
President Eipperle has named Laura Luetje "Rotarian of the Month" for April, 2022. This is in recognition for all she does for the Club and the Ankeny Community. This includes her proposing 5 new members during the past year with several others still pending. Congratulations Laura!
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Ride & Hike for Polio
We will meet on Saturday, April 16th, at 10:00 AM at the Trailside Tap in Uptown Ankeny, 710 SW 3rd Street, for a complimentary brunch courtesy of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. After brunch, Bikers will head north on the High Trestle Trail and walkers will head south to the DMACC pond. The bikers will turn around at the Oasis and the walkers will turn around at the DMACC pond. All Bikers and walkers will then return to the Trail Side Tap and enjoy some time together in Uptown Ankeny. Participants are encouraged to make a donation to help eliminate polio throughout the world. All donations will be forwarded in the name of the Rotarian donor to the Rotary Foundation's Polio Plus Campaign and will be matched 2-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - $100 becomes $300. Any Rotarian that donates or raises $100 or more will receive a match of Rotary Foundation recognition points from the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Hope to see everyone for this fun and worthy event. Questions, contact Todd Eipperle at Todd.Eipperle@scouting.org. |
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CIVITAS Meeting April 26, 2022The Greater Des Moines Rotary Multi-Club's 6th annual event bringing Rotarians, their guests, and interested citizens together for education and networking, CIVITAS, will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 205 S 64th Street, West Des Moines, on Tuesday April 26, 2022. The program, "Putting an End to Human Trafficking", will be focused on ending human trafficking throughout greater Des Moines while building momentum for Rotarians and community service. The event will begin with registration at 4:00 PM and the program beginning at 4:30 PM. The cost is $20 per person which will be paid by the Club. The regular noon meeting on the 26th is cancelled and all members are encouraged to attend this event a learn from some of Des Moines' local heroes fighting this important issue. For those that are not able to attend, a video on "Human Tracking" will be presented at the Evening Rotary meeting beginning at 6:00 PM at Whiskey House and Bourbon Grill (2510 SW White Birch Dr.).
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2022 Rotary Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
The "2022 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny, both the noon and evening groups, will be held on the evening of June 21, 2022, at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. The evening will begin at 5:30 PM with a social hour including drinks and appetizers. The meal will be served at 6:15. The program will begin at approximately 7:00 PM and will include some Paul Harris presentations, perfect attendance awards, the naming of the "Outstanding New Member of the Year" and "Rotarian of the Year" and the passing of the gavel to next year's president for both the noon and evening clubs. Put the date on your calendar, plan to attend, bring you spouse or a guest, and celebrate all the accomplishments of the club during the past year. More details including the menu and an invitation to register will be available in the next few weeks. |
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Jeff Magner Donates to AGAPE Garden
Evening Rotarian Jeff Magner received a $500 award from his employer, Terracon. This award had the restriction that he had to donate it to a non-profit organization. Jeff wanted to donate the funds to the Ankeny AGAPE Garden, but have the Rotary Club of Ankeny receive credit for it. To accomplish this, Jeff donated the funds to the Club with the understanding the Club would in turn donate it to AGAPE Garden. The funds were received, and Jeff presented a check to Craig Crist and Kevin Knirr at the Evening Group meeting on March 22, 2022. Thank you Jeff for facilitating this donation.
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Welcome New MembersTwo new members were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on March 22, 2022. Current Ankeny Rotarian Kevin Brooks is changing his membership to a corporate membership in the name of Availa Bank and proposed Andy Schurr, Retail Banking Officer as a Secondary Designee. Andy was a charter member of the Packerland Sunrise Rotary Club in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Xena Jolly is an Account Representative for Copyworks, Ames, serving the Ankeny area and joined the Evening Group. She has printed the brochure for the club's fundraiser and other materials for the past several years. She was proposed for membership by Nate Burnham. Welcome Andy and Xena!!   |
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April Happy Hour
The April "Happy Hour" for both the Noon and Evening groups will be held on Tuesday, April 12th at Whiskey House and Bourbon Grill (2510 SW White Birch Dr.) from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Plan to attend and socialize with your fellow Rotarians and guests.
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Rotary Educational/Leadership Events
The following District 6000 events provide educational and leadership opportunities for Rotarians. Registration is available on the District 6000 web site or contact Nate Burnham or Brenda Wieneke for more information or for assistance in registering. These events are: District Assembly & District Annual Meeting - Primarily for incoming presidents, club officers, Board members and other up and coming leaders. It will be held on Saturday, April 2nd on the DMACC Campus in Newton, 602 N 2nd. Ave. W. The meeting is from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM and a free lunch is included. A virtual option is also available. Registration is required prior to March 30th. Rotary Foundation Dinner - This event will be held on Thursday April 21st at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville prior to the annual District Conference. The evening begins with a social time at 5:30 PM followed by dinner and the program. The keynote speaker will be Past District Governor David Forward. The Deadline to register if April 17th. All-Iowa District Conference - District 6000 and 5970 to the north are joining together for an All-Iowa District Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville. The first session will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 23rd and the conference adjourns after a reception, dinner, and silent auction on Saturday April 23rd. There is also a "Meet and Greet" reception social at 6:00 PM at the Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, 1225 Gilbert, Iowa City on Friday evening. Heavy appetizers, refreshments and Rotary beer glass included. Registration required by April 17th. Your registration fee will be paid by the Club. Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) - The RLI is a facilitated program, not lecturing, that engages members to actively participate to learn and grow in the understanding of Rotary fundamentals. By participating in RLI members will become more effective and knowledgeable leaders in their Rotary Clubs. The next session will be on Saturday April 9th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library.
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April Rotary Board Meeting
The April Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, April 14th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome, and it counts as a make-up! |
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April Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in April: 9th - Juan Arias 12th - Neil Fell 18th - Dianna Tran 20th - Brodey Hanson 22nd - Julie Todtz 29th - Heidi Kramer
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"50th Anniversary" Moment
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is now 9 months from completing 50 years of service to the Ankeny Community and celebrating with a gala on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the FFA Enrichment Center. Here is an example, from the July 1, 1974, Ankeny Rotary Newsletter, of what Rotarians do: On the evening of June 18th, 1974, a severe weather storm struck Ankeny and killed a family of 2 while injuring another 50. The storm produced an F4 tornado that caused major damage to an estimated 20-25 percent of the homes in Ankeny. The winds of the storm were estimated at 207-260 mph. Rotary District 600 (As it was called at that time.) sent out a plea to each Rotary club in the district to send money to Ankeny to help the storm victims. Ankeny President Gene Leedom named a committee to handle disbursements and asked for ideas on how the money should be used. Over 20 clubs donated $2,167.25 to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. The next committee meeting for the 50th anniversary celebration will be at 11:00 AM at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club on Tuesday, April 19th prior to the regular noon meeting.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Today, 2 billion people across the world lack access to clean and drinkable water and 3.6 billion people lack safely managed sanitation services. March was Rotary’s Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) month. In the past, according to the WASH website, TRF has funded several projects related to WASH; among which are the following:
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Brodey Hanson Named to Class of Forty Under 40The Business Record announced its 23rd annual list of "Forty Under 40" honorees. Those selected were chosen by past award winners, are under 40 years of age and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Among the honorees is Ankeny Rotarian, Brody Hanson. Brodey is the Executive Director of The Bridges in Ankeny. Each of the honorees was profiled in the March 25th edition of the Business Record and will be recognized at an event on March 30th at Prairie Meadows. Here is a copy of Brodey's profile.
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Prospective New Members
The Board has approved two applications for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Current Ankeny Rotarian Kevin Brooks would like to change to a corporate membership in the name of his employer Availa Bank and bring in Andy Schurr, Retail Banking Officer as a Secondary Designee. Andy was a charter member of the Packerland Sunrise Rotary Club in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has visited the noon meeting. Xena Jolly is a Account Representative for Copyworks, Ames, serving the Ankeny area and has applied to join the Evening Group. She has printed the brochure for the clubs fundraiser and other materials for the past several years. She is proposed for membership by Nate Burnham Comments regarding these proposed members may be submitted to any Board member.
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Kent Patterson To be 2024-2025 President
President Todd Eipperle selected Kent Patterson to be the Rotarian of the Month for March in recognition of his accepting a nomination to become the President for the noon group for the 2024-2025 Rotary year. He will follow Todd Eipperle - 2021-2022, Brian Tiernan - 2022-2023 and Steve SchraderBachar 2023-2024 as President of the noon group. As the club's President Elect Nominee, Kent will assume the responsibility for arranging speakers beginning in July 2022. Congratulations Kent!
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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 25th - John Biga 27th - Chase Netusil 27th - Raj Reddy |
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Sewing Machines for Afghan Refugees
WHO/WHAT: The Rotary Club of Ankeny has helped over a dozen Afghan families get settled in Central Iowa. Many more families are coming, and we’ve identified an area District 6000 can help more Afghan families!!! One of their pressing needs is a SEWING MACHINE. We’ve already gathered several machines and we’ve learned what works….and what doesn’t. So, if you would like to help, please consider donating or gathering sewing machines that will work best for this purpose. WHERE/WHEN & HOW TO DROP OFF MACHINES: The Des Moines Refugee Support Group: We have partnered with one of our local refugee services, The Des Moines Refugee Support group, for storage and distribution of the machines. They are connected with incoming families and are able to offer a centralized location for refugee services in a local church basement in the Des Moines metro. DMRS WOULD LOVE TO TAKE IMMEDIATE DONATIONS OF SEWING MACHINES!!! Please visit their Facebook page to see upcoming drop off times: https://www.facebook.com/DSMRefugeeSupport/ or you can email them at desmoinesrefugee@gmail.com to ask when their next drop off time will be. Their address is 5001 Hickman, Redeemer Presbyterian Church. The Des Moines Refugee support group is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), so Rotarians can get a tax donation receipt (if requested) by dropping off the machine directly in person at DMRS. |
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"50 Year Anniversary" Moment
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is now 10 months from completing 50 years of service to the Ankeny Community and celebrating with a gala on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Here is how the Club got started: In 1968, Milt Aunan, a Rotarian from Bettendorf, Iowa, was transferred to Ankeny. Milt was contacted by a former District Governor about getting a Rotary Chapter started in Ankeny. In order to do this, Milt had to get the approval from all the Rotary Clubs in the Greater Des Moines area. This took a little time but through Milt's persistence and help from the Northwest Rotary Club, the approval was achieved in 1972. The rules then stated that in order for a chapter to be granted a charter, they must have 26 members. This goal was reached quite easily, the club was chartered, and the first meeting was held at the Best Western Inn on East First Street in Ankeny on January 19, 1973. The Northwest Rotary Club was very supportive in starting the Ankeny Club and they hosted a grand dinner for Ankeny's charter night, picking up the tab for the Ankeny members and spouses. A very special bond developed between the Ankeny Club and the Northwest Club because of all the support that was given along with many man-hours helping fine tune the Ankeny Club. |
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Evening Group Volunteers at Food Bank of Iowa
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's evening Group met on Wednesday, February 16th at the Food Bank of Iowa for a service project. Ten Rotarians packaged seasoned rice into two-pound bags. Over 1,500 pounds of rice was packaged into 756 bags which filled 63 boxes.
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Rotary Happy HoursThe February "Happy Hour" for the Noon and Evening Ankeny Rotary groups was held at the Uptown Garage with 34 Rotarians and guests in attendance. The group had fun eating, drinking, socializing, and playing Bingo. Thank you to Bryant Heating and Cooling who sponsored the Bingo with some great prizes being awarded. The March Happy Hour will be on March 8th from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Trailside Tap, 710 SW 3rd St., Ankeny.       |
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All Iowa District Conference
District 6000 and 5970 to the north, are joining together for an "ALL IOWA" District Conference which hasn't happened in 75 years! The Conference will be held on Friday, April 22 and Saturday April 23, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference, Coralville, Iowa. Registration is now available, and the early bird discount is good through March 22! For Ankeny Rotarians that would like to attend, all or a part of the conference, your Board has approved paying the registration fee for all members and spouses that attend. To register, go to the District 6000 website at ALL IOWA DISTRICT CONFERENCE | Rotary District 6000 (rotary6000.org and register online using a credit card or you can print and complete the registration form and mail it with a check or credit card information. Then forward a copy of your registration form to Nate Burnham and reimbursement will be in the form of a credit on your April Rotary invoice. A block of rooms has been reserved for Rotarians staying overnight. The Rotary rate of $119 plus tax and is available until March 31st. Reservations can be made from the above web site.
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Thank You From Meals From The Heartland
The Evening Group plus guests volunteered at Meals From the Heartland on December 9, 2021. On December 9, 2021, twenty-one members and guests packaged meals for "Meals From the Heartland", and Jeff Magner presented a check from the Club in the amount of $500 to help pay for the cost of materials and shipping. The following "Thank You" has been received: THANK YOU! You recently joined others to Raise Your Hand to help us end hunger. Your donation of $500, along with the help of countless volunteers will allow us to continue to package meals for hungry children here in Iowa, throughout the United States and around the world. ......... To better understand how your gift blesses so many, here are some numbers. 2020 Impact Summary: 15,112,656 meals distributed internationally, 2,280,960 meals distributed in US, 1,674,864 meals distributed in Iowa, 60,912 meals pending distribution, 19,007,568 total meals. Thank you Rotary Club of Ankeny! Your generous gift helped us finish the year strong! Greg DeHaai, Executive Director
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Dorothy's House Thanks Rotary Club of Ankeny
Nate Burnham received a thank you note from Kellie Markey of Dorothy's House which stated: Thanks to you and all Rotary members for your love and support of our mission to serve survivors of human trafficking - and for the Iowa Wolves tickets. A good time was held for all!! Your kindness, generosity, and support mean the world to us.
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Wear Your Rotary Pin
A poem titled "Wear Your Rotary Pin" by David Tanare, Rotary Club of East Gosford, Australia. It's a way to show you care Take Pride of place on your shirt lapel Ensure that it is always there. People will notice it and talk to you They'll ask you, "What does it mean?" An opportunity for you to talk And explain the Rotary dream. It's a daily reminder of Rotary's values And the work which Rotary does. Of how Rotary has changed our precious world And the Four Way Test is great to discuss. It's a conversation starter, an ice breaker A way to make new friends. It will keep you focused on your public image Whilst Rotary in your life extends. An opportunity to bring new members to join A creative way to catch their eye. You can wear it on casual, comfy clothes, or your work attire, whatever you desire. Be recognized throughout this great big world Other Rotarians will notice you too. By wearing your Rotary pin each day, You'll be impressed with what it will do.
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Evening Group Hosts Progressive DinnerThe Evening Group of the Rotary Club of Ankeny offered a progressive dinner for six, later increased to eight, as an auction item at the club's 2021 "Raise the Stakes for Community" fundraiser. It was purchased by Rotarian Doug Beech and his guests. A huge "Thank You" to everyone who helped with the progressive dinner on February 12, 2022. A special thank you to the hosts, Marie Kline, Victoria Ogier, and Jacquelyn Duke. Also, a special thank you to Jeff Magner, the chauffeur. It was truly an awesome event and the guests really enjoyed it.         |
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Registration Now Open For RYLA
Registration for the 2022 "Rotary Youth Leadership Awards" conference is now open!! RYLA is a six-day conference for current high school sophomores and juniors and will be held at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, from July 17-22. The Rotary Club of Ankeny will provide a $450 scholarship to cover the cost of the conference for students wishing to attend. Applications may be submitted on-line at www.iowaryla.org. The deadline for applying is April 30, 2022. Contact Ben Digmann at ben@caliberiowa.com with questions.
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Marie Kline Named Rotarian of Month
During the all Club retreat on February 5th, President Todd Eipperle announced that Marie Kline was being named the Rotarian of the month for March. This is primarily in recognition of her hosting the Club's retreat at her office. Thank you and congratulations Marie!!
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March Rotary Board Meeting
Since some Board members will be out of town on the second Thursday of March, the date for the March Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny has been moved to March 3rd. The meeting will be: When: Thursday, March 3rd Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Board Approves Donations
During the February meeting of the Board, the following donations were approved: NW Elementary School Books - $300 – The Evening group donated books to NW Elementary in the name of each speaker. This donation will pay for the books. District Governor Gavel Passing - $600 – Ankeny Rotarian, Steve Wieneke will become District Governor July 1, 2022. The donation will pay for the rental of the Senior Center in Ankeny for the passing of the District 6000 gavel to Steve from the current District Governor. Bourbon & Bowties - $350 – The Mid-Iowa Council, BSA will be hosting a fundraiser to be held at the AG&CC on June 8th. This donation is to help cover some of the expenses. Dorothy’s House - $1,000 – This donation will provide continuing educational materials for survivors of human trafficking. ALI Sand Volleyball Tournament Sponsorship - $250 – The Ankeny Leadership Institute will be hosting a sand volleyball tournament to be held on May 13, 2022. This is the entry fee for a Rotary team to participate in the tournament. ALI Graduation Ceremony - $400 - The club agreed to sponsor the graduation ceremony for the 2001-2022 Ankeny Leadership Institute class.
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Welcome New Member Breanna Diaz
Breanna Diaz was proposed for membership in the Club by James Warner, the Primary Designee for corporate member B & B Theatres. Bre is the Marketing Events Manager at B & B and will be an additional Secondary Designee. She is originally from Denison, Iowa, and graduated from ISU in Marketing. She was previously working in the Admissions office at ISU. She was inducted on February 8th. Welcome Bre!!
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Club Retreat Well Attended
The all-club retreat was held on February 5th at the offices of Keller-Williams with 30 Rotarians in attendance. They broke in to four groups to discuss, Membership, Community Service, Youth and Succession Planning and then reported back to the entire group. Thank you to Marie Kline for hosting this event.
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Baby Boy for Nicole Matter
Nicole Matter, a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Evening group, gave birth to a Beau Matthew Matter on February 4th at 12:58 am. Beau weighed in at 7 lbs. 11 oz and is 21 inches long. Beau, with his parents Nicole and Zach, attended the Evening Group meeting on February 22nd and was honored by the club with a gift of a baby book and a blue onesie that said "Future Rotarian" on it. Congratulations Nicole and Zach!!
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AG&CC Staff Presented With GiftsPresident Eipperle presented the AG&CC staff, Brian and Cindy, with a Christmas gift to thank them for waiting on us during the past year. The gift was a decorative center piece with some interesting flowers.    |
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Prospective New Member - Breanna Diaz
The Board has approved an application submitted by James Warner, the Primary Designee for corporate member B & B Theatres, to add Breanna Diaz as an additional Secondary Designee. She is replacing Reece Lewellen as Marketing Events/Manager at B & B. Reece has taken another job in Minnesota. Bre is originally from Denison, Iowa and graduated from ISU in Marketing. She was previously working in the Admissions office at ISU. She plans to attend the noon meetings. Comments regarding Breanna's proposed membership may be submitted to any Board member.
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February "Happy Hour" at Uptown Garage & Brewing
The February "Happy Hour" for the Noon and Evening Rotarians and their guests will be held on Tuesday, February 8th at the Uptown Garage Brewing Company, 305 SW Walnut St. The social will begin at 5:30 with bingo available beginning at 6:00 PM.
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Next Fundraiser - April 15, 2023The date for the next Casino Night Fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ankeny has been set for April 15, 2023 - Mark your calendars! Although April 2023 may seem a bit far off, we want to take the opportunity to plan and create a great succession plan for future years.
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Laura Luetje Nominated for Guardian of Integrity Award
Each year since 2010, District 6000 has recognized Rotarians who exemplify the attributes and passion for ethics and integrity in their vocation, business and personal lives. This award the "Paul E. Hellwege Guardian of Integrity Award" is named after Boone Rotarian and Past District Governor (1954-55) Judge Paul E. Hellwege who passed away in 2010. Each club in District 6000 can nominate one member each year to receive this award. Those who are nominated will be recognized at the annual District Conference which will be held April 22-23 in Coralville this year. Laura Luetje has been selected as the nominee from the Rotary Club of Ankeny for 2022. Congratulations Laura!!
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Rotary Theme for 2022-2023 Announced
Jennifer Jones will make history on July 1, 2022, when she becomes Rotary International’s first female president. On January 20th, she gave a live online address for district governor elects from around the world to precede Rotary’s International Assembly which will be virtual on February 7-14. Each year the Rotary International President selects a theme for their year. Jennifer, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, took the opportunity to announce her Rotary theme. She has chosen "Imagine Rotary" as her theme and is urging Rotarians to dream big and harness their connections and the power of Rotary to turn those dreams into reality. She wants members to imagine the possibilities of the change they can make to transform the world. “Imagine, a world that deserves our best,” Jones told the incoming district governors, “where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference. |
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Thank You From Project Fresh Start
This fall, the Rotary Club of Ankeny purchased 132 winter coats and donated them to Project Fresh Start's Warm Coat project. The following thank you has been received: "Dear Ankeny Rotary, Thank you so much for your generous donation to the 2021 Faith and Education Winter Donations give away. This year we were able to supply 411 Ankeny residents with coats, hats, gloves and snow pants. In addition, we gave away 50 coats to local charitable groups. These groups work with Polk County residents to help them stay warm during the winter months. Again, on behalf of Project Fresh Start, as well as the hundreds of people we serve, THANK YOU! Sincerely, Dave Kissinger & Anne Williams, F.E.W.D. Co-Chairs"
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February Rotary Board Meeting
The February Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, February 10th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Welcome New Members
Six new members were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny during January, 2022. Four joined the Evening group and two joined the Noon group. The total club membership is now 112, a net increase of nine since the beginning of the Rotary year, July 1, 2021. Those joining the Evening Group were: Holly Sealine - Holly is the Public Services Manager at the Kirkendall Library in Ankeny. She was proposed for membership by Steve Wieneke and will attend the evening meetings. Ann Wright & Doug Wright - Ann is the owner of Wright Coaching & Training Solutions and Doug is a crop insurance underwriter for Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa in West Des Moines. They were proposed for membership by Cathy McDaniel. They will be attending the Evening group. Mindy Alvarez - Mindy is a Graphic Designer with RDG Planning & Design in Des Moines. Those joining the Noon group were: Melisa Cox - Melisa is the new CEO and President of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. She was proposed by Stacey Koeppen. Amanda Fontana - Amanda will be the Primary Designee for Corporate member Amanda Fontana Real Estate, LLC. She was proposed for membership by Laura Luetje. |
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Ankeny's New Paul Harris FellowsThanks to their contributions to the Rotary Foundation during last quarter Juan Arias, became a PHF + 6, Rich Job a PHF+3 Steve Wieneke a PHF +3 and Jacquelyn Duke a PHF + 2. Congratulations Juan, Rich, Steve, and Jacquelyn, and thank you for your support of the Rotary Foundation!     |
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February Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in February: 2nd - Mike Goedeke 4th - Jim Blessman 6th - Doug Parker 8th - Terry Peter 12th - Kris Baker 17th - Cathy McDaniel 26th - Steve SchraderBachar
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Evening Group Packs for Meals From the HeartlandThe Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening Group met at Meals from the Heartland, in West Des Moines, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Twenty-one members and guests were present to help pack meals. Jeff Magner presented a check from the Club in the amount of $500 to Meals from the Heartland to help pay for the cost of materials and shipping. The $500 will pay for provide approximately 3,000 meals or feed eight kids for a year. After the event, several went over to “The Hall” for some food and beverages. Thank you, Jeff for coordinating this service project.     |
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Club's 50th Anniversary Celebration - January 21, 2023
The Rotary Club of Ankeny was chartered on January 19, 1973. The committee for a gala to celebrate the club's 50th anniversary is beginning to plan for this event and has set the date. It will be Saturday, January 21, 2023. More details will be shared as they become available. For now, put the date on your calendar and plan to attend to help celebrate the club's accomplishments over the past 50 years. Also, we are looking for pictures from the early years of the club. Please contact Sally Schroeder or Nate Burnham if you have any that you could share. The next committee meeting will be February 15th at the AG&CC, prior to the regular noon meeting.
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Prospective New Members
The Board has approved the following applications for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny: Melisa Cox - Melisa is the new CEO of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. She was previously with the Greater Des Moines Home Builders Association and is being proposed for membership by Stacey Koeppen. Mindy Alvarez - Mindy is a Graphic Designer with RDG Planning & Design in Des Moines. She is applying to join the Evening group and is being proposed for membership by Steve Wieneke. Comments regarding these proposed members may be submitted to any Board member. |
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50 Year Celebration Committee Meeting
The Rotary Club of Ankeny held its first meeting at the Best Western Inn on East First Street and SE Delaware in Ankeny on January 19, 1973. The club is planning on a 50-Year Celebration to be held in early 2023. Sally Schroeder has agreed to chair the planning committee and has scheduled the first meeting for Tuesday, January 11th, at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club at 11:00 AM prior to our regularly schedule noon meeting. Several members have already volunteered to serve on the committee but let Sally know if you would also like to help and plan to attend the meeting.
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Suggested New Year's Resolutions
Hopefully everyone was able to celebrate the New Year by putting 2021 behind us as we look forward to 2022. Here are a couple suggested New Year's resolutions for Ankeny Rotarians: Improve Attendance at Meetings - One of the special obligations of membership in Rotary is regular attendance at the weekly meetings; it is the basic method of fulfilling the principle of fellowship as well as a way of representing your vocation. If a member does not attend meetings regularly, they are missing out on the many benefits of being a Rotarian. The average attendance for the first half of the 2021-2022 Rotary year was 44.6%. This is the lower it has ever been including last year when many of the meetings were virtual. Resolve to improve your attendance at Rotary meetings in 2022. Promptly Pay Quarterly Invoices By the Due Date - As of the end of December, we had 30 members with balances due on their invoices. Quarterly invoices are emailed in early January, April, July, and October, and payments are due by the first of the following month. You can view your invoices and see if you have any balances due by going to our web site ankenyrotary.org, and logging in. Then go to "My Account Balance" under "My ClubRunner". Past due payments not only deprives the club of the funds, but it creates additional work for the treasurer and secretary to follow-up on past due invoices. Resolve to complete the payment of your Rotary invoices promptly upon receipt of the invoice.
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Disaster Relief
Here is a message from Troy Thompson, District 6000 Disaster Relief Humanitarian Services (Action Team Chair): We have an unfortunate abundance of disasters that we can respond to as Rotarians. You are no doubt aware of the recent multi-state tornado and the damage that resulted. As if that weren’t enough, we have had a lot of damage in the state of Iowa on December 15th due to thunderstorms, tornados and strong winds. Regarding the Iowa storm, we would like to know if you are aware of people or places affected by the storm that need help. While we have the realization that we can’t help everyone, we must be aware of need in order to assist. We would like to deploy as many Rotary resources as possible to assist financially, or with boots on the ground. If you or your club would like to donate financially, please make the checks to District 6000 H.E.F. and indicate if you would like the funds to stay in Iowa or go to the region dealing with the multi-state tornados and forward it to: Phil Peterson PO Box 5774 Coralville, IA 52241 The need is great and the challenges are many. We are Rotary! |
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Allison Ver Steegt Has New Baby GirlAllison and Evan Ver Steegt welcomed their new baby girl, Luna Lea into their family, on Monday, December 27, 2021. She weighed in at 5 lbs. 12 oz. and 19.5 inches long. Congratulations Allison and Evan!
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Welcome Cathy Maher
Cathy Maher was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankney on December 7th. Cathy is a Senior Underwriter with Nationwide Insurance in Des Moines. She was proposed for membership by her husband Shannon who is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Both Cathy and Shannon will be attending the evening meetings. Welcome Cathy!!
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January Rotary Board Meeting
The January Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, January 13th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Club Retreat on February 5, 2022
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be holding a retreat on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Keller-Williams office, 1610 SW Main St, above Sicissiors & Scotch in the District. Thank you to Marie Kline for providing the meeting room for us. Snacks and drinks will be available. The purpose of the retreat is to review the mission of Rotary and the Rotary Club of Ankeny, set goals for the next few years and complete some strategic planning. All noon and evening members are encouraged to attend.
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Jan Franck Becomes PHF +4Greg Franck made a donation to the Rotary Foundation in Jan Franck's name that moved her to a Paul Harris Fellow +3 and also a Paul Harris Fellow +4. During the Club's Christmas social on December 14th, President Todd Eipperle presented her with two pins, one with three sapphire stones and one with four sapphire stones to recognize her for this donation. Congratulations Jan and thank you Greg and Jan for supporting the Rotary Foundation.  |
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Prospective New Members
The Board has approved applications for membership to the Evening Group from Ann Wright and Doug Wright – Husband and wife. Ann is the owner of Wright Coaching & Training Solutions. She is also active on several Boards and is currently serving on the Ankeny Area Chamber Board. Doug is a Crop Insurance Underwriter with Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance in West Des Moines. Both Ann and Doug are being proposed for membership by Cathy McDaniel. Holly Sealine's application for membership to the Evening Group has also been approved by the Board. Holly is the Manager at Ankeny Kirkendall Library. She has attended and spoken to the evening group and is being proposed for membership by Steve Wieneke. Comments regarding these proposed members may be submitted to any Board member. |
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Rotary Christmas Social Well AttendedApproximately 75 Ankeny Rotarians and guests gathered at Briarwood Golf Club on the evening of December 14th to celebrate Christmas. A great meal was served and members of the Ankeny Community Chorus sang Christmas carols after dinner. There was even an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus and the Grinch!!      |
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January Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in Janaury: 5th - Sarah Green 6th - Jack Pennington 15th - Jenna Lanning 20th - Sally Schroeder 21st - Nicole Matter 27th - Jeff Damman 28th - Roger Spahr 31st - Jim Gocke |
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Welcome New MembersFour new members were admitted to the Rotary Club of Ankeny during meetings in November. Heather Schmidt and Cara Kelly were introduced at the noon meeting. They will be Secondary Designees for new Corporate member Amanda Fontana Real Estate LLC. They are part of the Amanda Fontana Real Estate Team with REMAX in Ankeny. Amanda Fontana and Katie Johnson are also members of this team and will be inducted into Rotary at a later date. They were proposed for membership by Laura Luetje. Neil Fell was a member of the Garner Rotary Club and has transferred his membership to Ankeny. He is a past Assistant District Governor and a Past District Governor. He is a retired banker and was proposed for membership by Tom Friedman. Chase Netusil was proposed for membership in the Evening Group by Marie Keding. He is a Financial Advisor in Ankeny with Raymond James in Ankeny.    Welcome Cara, Heather, Neil, and Chase!! |
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Rotary Rings the Bell for Salvation ArmyOn Saturday, December 5th, about 16 Rotarians and family members rang the bell at the North Ankeny Hy-Vee to collect donations for the Salvation Army. The following message has been recieved from Amy DeCastro the Assistant to the Area Coordinator for the Salvation Army: "First, thank you to you and your Rotary Club for ringing for us! You all had an amazing day and raised $1088.93! That has been our highest kettle so far this year. Th ank you so much for everyone who volunteered their time! Our club had committed to match all donations up to $1,000. The check has been sent, making the total raised $2,088.93. Thank you to all that did such a great job ringing the bell!     |
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Checks Presented to Paddle RaisersThe Club had three "Paddle Raisers" at their 2021 Raise the Stakes for Community fundraiser in October. A total of $19,520 was raised for these three organizations. The recipients were the Family Cancer Network - $9,300, Ankeny Service Center - $4,840, and Timothy Yates Haggen Foundation - $5,380. Checks were presented to each of these organization during meetings on November 23rd and November 30th.    |
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Annual Christmas Social To be Held on December 14th
The annual Rotary Christmas social, for both the noon and evening groups, will be held on Tuesday, December 14th at Briarwood Golf Club, 3405 NE Trilein Drive. There will be a social hour beginning at 5:30 with dinner to be served at 6:30. Each member may bring one guest. The cost per person attending is $20 that will be charged to the member on the club's January invoices. If you plan to attend but have not as yet registered, please contact Nate Burnham. The deadline for us to give a meal count to the Club is December 7th.
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Last Call to Register for RI Convention at Reduced Rate
The deadline to register for the 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, Texas June 4-8 is December 15, 2021. It is the club's policy to pay the registration fee for any member and their spouse that wishes to attend a RI convention. The fee is $475 until December 15th and then increases to $575 through March 31st. After March 31st, the registration fee is $675. If you are planning to attend, please register by December 15th. Contact Nate Burnham if you have any questions.
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Juan Arias Named Paul Harris + 6
On November 30th, evening President, Jacquelyn Duke, presented Juan Angel Arias with a pin containing one ruby stone to signify that he has achieved the level of Paul Harris Fellow +6 for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations Juan and Thank you for your support!!
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Horns Down For Texas
Approximately 20 Ankeny Rotarians and guests attend the tailgate prior to the ISU vs. Texas football game on November 6th. It was a great day for a football game and to get together with other fans to tailgate. Todd Eipperle brought his Iowa State Chili and now famous Apple Pie Whiskey Punch. ISU cheerleaders came by and the ISU band even stopped by to play happy birthday for Nate Burnham. The perfect ending to the day was an Iowa State victory in perhaps Texas's last appearance at Jack Trice Stadium, 30-7.    |
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Evening Group Completes Service ProjectsThe Rotary Club of Ankeny's Evening Group completed two service projects in November. On November 2nd, they packed 21 boxes for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child. Members had signed up to bring items to fill the boxes which will be distributed to children in need. They also made Christmas cards to put in each box. Then on November 16th they met at Freedom for Youth Ministries, in Des Moines. Six members were present and helped serve pizzas, drinks and deserts to approximately thirty young people and supervisors.  |
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December Rotary Board Meeting
The December Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, December 9th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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December Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in December: 1st - Patty Munguia 2nd - Chuck Stewart 3rd - Scott Port 12th - Rich Job 14th - Tim Cox 15th - Dylan Dyer 16th - Doug Ripley 19th - Richard Bergez 21st - Doug Beech |
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Prospective New Members
The following applications for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny have been received: Neil Fell is currently a member of the Garner Rotary Club and has requested to transfer his membership since he has moved to Ankeny. He is a past Assistant District Governor and a Past District Governor. He is a retired banker and is being proposed for membership by Tom. He is requesting to be admitted as a Senior Active member. Chase Netusil has submitted an application for membership to the Evening Rotary Group. Chase was proposed for membership by Marie Kading (Bryant Heating & Cooling). He is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James in Ankeny. Amanda Fontana Real Estate LLC - Amanda Fontana will be the Primary Designee and Heather Schmidt, Cara Kelly, and Katie Johnson will be the Secondary Designees for this new corporate member. They are all part of the Amanda Fontana Real Estate Team with RE/MAX. They are proposed for membership by Laura Luetje. Catherine Maher is a Senior Underwriter with Nationwide Insurance in Des Moines. She is the wife of Shannon Maher, currently a member of the noon Ankeny Rotary group. He is proposing her for membership. Since Cathy is unable to attend the noon meetings she plans to join the Evening Group and Shannon will be transferring his membership to the Evening Group effective January 1, 2022.
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Rotary Tailgate at ISU November 6th
The Rotary Club of Ankeny hosted a tailgate prior to the ISU vs. Oklahoma State football game on October 23rd. Todd Eipperle grilled pork burgers and brats and snacks and drinks were shared by all. The Club will be hosting another tailgate at the Iowa State vs. Texas football game at Jack Trice Stadium on November 6th. The tailgate will be again be located in parking lot A4, hopefully on the grass on the south side of the lot. Look for the blue Rotary tent which should be set up by noon. Todd Eipperle will be bringing a large pot of Iowa State Chili and his famous Apple Pie whiskey punch. Other snacks and beverages will be provided but you are welcome to bring your favorite drink or snack to share. All Rotarians and guests are welcome to attend Kickoff is 6:30 PM. Go Cyclones!!
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Rotarians to Ring Bell For Salvation Army
Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at the North Ankeny Hy-Vee on December 4, 2021 from 10:00 Am to 8:00 PM. A sign up sheet to work hourly shifts will be available at meetings in early November. Contact Anne Porter, Anne@aplushomecareservices.com, with any questions or to sign up.
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Blessman Sanitation Global Grant Opportunity
Last year, the Rotary Club of Ankeny participated in a Rotary Global grant totaling over $200,000 to construct Enviro Loo toilets in South Africa through Blessman International. Our club donated towards this project and also acted as the US host which included receiving $100,000 from Allen Anderson and forwarding it on to Rotary International for this grant. Blessman International is now working on another Rotary grant to construct and install an additional 45 Enviro Loo waterless toilet systems at a cost of $5,500 each. Each toilet will serve 20 children. Their goal is to raise $250,000. Mr. Anderson has already committed another $50,000 towards this project and another individual in Iowa has committed $45,000. Several other rotary clubs in the US and in SA will also be participating. At their October Board meeting, our club committed to donate $2,000 towards this project The Board also agreed to match additional contributions from members up to an additional $1,000. As of November 1st, members have committed to donate $2,150 towards this project. With the club's match, the total to be contributed from the Rotary Club of Ankeny and its members will be at least $5,150. All of these contributions will then receive an additional match from Rotary International. If you would like to contribute towards this project, send Nate Burnham an email, at nfburnham@gmail.com, to let him know how much you would like to contribute. Your contribution will be submitted to Rotary International in your name upon final approval of the grant and the amount of your contribution will be included in your next quarterly invoice. You will receive Paul Harris recognition for your contribution. Here is a link to a video if you would like to learn more about this project and others being led by Blessman International in South Africa: |
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Registration Now Open For Xmas Social
The annual Rotary Christmas social will be held on Tuesday, December 14th at Briarwood Golf Club, 3405 NE Trilien Drive. There will be a social hour beginning at 5:30 with dinner to be served at 6:30. Each member may bring one guest. The cost per person attending is $20 that will be charged to the member on the club's January invoices.
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Shannon Maher Wins the Pot
Shannon Maher had his 50/50 ticket drawn at the meeting on October 12th and then proceeded to cut the Jocker from the deck of cards. This made him the winner of the pot which was valued at $250. Shannon asked that his winnings be donated to the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations Shannon!!
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DG Alka Khanolkar Makes Official Visits to Ankeny
District Governor Alka Khanolkar and her husband Karin made their official visit to both the Noon and Evening groups in October. She visited the Noon group on October 19th and then visited the Evening group on October 26th. Alka is very passionate about Empowering Girls and Human Trafficking Awareness and would like to add 2-5 new clubs in District 6000 during her term. Her other goals for the 2021-2022 year are: 1. Impact - each member bring one new member and retain all members 2. Expand our Reach - Do more, grow more 3. Engage - Services and Leadership 4. Adaptability and Flexibility - Adjust to the new normal  |
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Yellow Roses in Honor of ReneeIn honor of Renee Murphy, Evening Group President, Jacquelyn Duke, gave a yellow rose to each person in attendance at the evening meeting on October 26th. Trent Murphy had given a yellow rose to Renee on their first date and on every anniversary since. As requested in Renee's obituary, Jacquelyn asked everyone to give the rose to someone they love.  |
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Koeppen & Luetje Named Rotarians of the Month
In recognition of all the hard work and dedication to making the 2021 "Raise the Stakes Fundraiser" a great success, President Todd Eipperle, named Stacey Koeppen and Laura Luetje co-Rotarians of the month for October.
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Raise the Stakes Nets Over $75,000
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2021 fundraiser, "Raise the Stakes for Community", was another great success!! This was all made possible due to the involvement of many members for ticket sales, obtaining auction items, and volunteering. Of course, this would not have been possible without the ideas, leadership, and many hours of service by our co-chairs, Laura Luetje and Stacey Koeppen. We cannot thank them enough. The Board has not decided when the club should hold it's next fundraiser except that it will not in the spring of 2022. The committee would ask that each member send a thank you note to each of their guests and anyone that they obtained an auction item from. Also, if you feel any of your guests have a passion for serving, and you believe they would make a good Rotarian, invite them to attend a meeting as your guest. There are still a couple bills to be received, but it appears our net income will be over $75,000 and about $3,500 more than the net income realized from our casino night in 2019. Here is an estimate of our final numbers compared to 2019. 2019 2021 Ticket Sales & Sponsorships $32,430 $38,530 Donations 1,425 600 Net 50/50 Raffle 2,500 3,750 Chips & Photo Sales 410 ' 0 Silent Auction 18,947 19,650 Desserts 6,425 5,175 Food Left Over 0 1,160 Live Auction 25,350 29,350 Paddle Raisers 19,635 19,520 Total income $107,122 $117,735 Total Expenses 34,852 42,010 Net Income $72,270 $75,860 2021 Paddle Raisers Ankeny Service Center $4,840 Timothy Yates Heggen Foundation 5,380 Family Cancer Center 9,300 Total $19,520 |
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Allison Ver Steegt Becomes Paul Harris Fellow
Tim Hawkins presented Allison Ver Steegt with a pin and certificate during the noon Rotary meeting on October 19th to signify that she has become a Paul Harris Fellow. Allison just joined the club in April, 2021 but made the commitment to contribute to the Rotary Foundation and take advantage of the club's match to become a Paul Harris Fellow. She is now one of 69 members of the club that are Paul Harris Fellows. Congratulations Allison!
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Renee Murphy Passed Away on October 21st
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ankeny Rotarian Renee Murphy, who passed away on October 21st. Renee joined the Rotary Club of Ankeny in January, 2016 and immediately became an active member of the club. She set up and was the administer of the club's Face Book page and served on the Club Board of Directors as the Chair of the Public Relations Committee. She also served on numerous community, civic, and volunteer boards and was passionate about serving others and was committed to making the world a better place. Please keep Trent and Renee's family in your prayers.
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November Rotary Board Meeting
The November Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, November11th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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November Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in November: 3rd - Steve Wieneke 4th - Nate Burnham 11th - Laura Luetje 12th - Jim Foreman 25th - Jan Franck 25th - Del Mohler 26th - Kathy Sibbel 29th - Darius Potts
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Proposed New Corporate Member
With some changes taking place at corporate member CJM Financial, Brian Tiernan will no longer be a Secondary Designee for them. Brian will now be the owner of Shamrock Advanced Transport LLC and is applying for this company to be a new corporate member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny and he will be the Primary Designee. He plans to add some Secondary Designees at a later date. The Board has approved this change in Brian's membership. Should any member have and questions or comments on this change, they may contact any Board member.
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ISU Rotary Tailgate
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be hosting a tailgate at the Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State football game at Jack Trice Stadium on October 23rd. The tailgate will be located in parking lot A4, hopefully on the grass at the south end of the lot. Look for the blue Rotary tent. All Rotarians and guest are welcome to attend. Some snacks and beverages will be provided but you are welcome to bring your favorite drink or snack to share. More information to come after game time has been announced. |
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12 Days Until "Raise the Stakes for Community"
It is now only 12 days until the Rotary Club of Ankeny's, "Raise the Stakes for Community" fundraiser to be held on October 16th. The fun will begin at 5:00 PM when the gaming tables open for play and the acrobats start performing. The buffet line for dinner will open at 6:30. The program including, "Heads or Tails" and the live auction will begin at 8:00 PM. All auction items are now available on-line. There are 21 live items, under "Featured Items" and about 100 silent auction items. The value of all items is over $56,000! To view the silent auction items and start bidding on them, go to our web site, https://bidpartner.net/rotary/ and then click on the “Silent Auction Bidding”. You will need to put in the Bidder ID you were assigned when you bought your tickets and the password you created. We have sold 400 tickets but we still have about 100 "Guest of" for the name. If you have not done it yet, please forward the names and the email addresses of your guests to Nate at nfburnham@gmail.com, as soon as you have the names. They can register the night of the event but entering their name in advance will speed up registration and allow them to start bidding on the silent auction items prior to that night. |
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No New Polio Cases Since Janaury, 2021
The world has now gone eight months without any new wild polio cases. Pakistan has not had a new case since January 27, 2021 and Afghanistan has not had a new case since January 1, 2021. These countries must go two years without a new case to be certified polio free but we truly are very close to ridding the world of this disease. Remember October 24th is World Polio Date.
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Ankeny Receives Presidential Citation Again!!
Rotary's "Presidential Citation" recognizes Rotary clubs that support Rotary's strategic priorities by completing certain activities during the year. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has received this award for Todd Wehr's term as President during the 2020-2021 Rotary year. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Ankeny has received this honor. Of the 65 clubs in District 6000, the Rotary Club of Ankeny is one of four to receive this award for 2020-2021 and the only club in the district to have received this honor in each of the past six years. Thank you Todd Wehr for your leadership during the past year and congratulations to the all members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny!! |
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Banner from South Africa
Heidi Kramer recently returned from a mission trip to South Africa with Blessman International. While there, she attended a Rotary meeting in Pietersburg. During the noon meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny on September 21st, she presented a banner from the Pietersburg club. Thank you Heidi.
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Jim Gocke to Host the October Bourbon TastingThe next Bourbon tasting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held on October 21, 2021, at Jim Gocke’s home, 8198 N. E. Morgan Dr., Bondurant, Iowa. This is approximately 8 miles east of I-35 on Oralabor, which turns into NE 78th Ave., then left onto NE Morgan Dr. and in about .5 mile, 8198 will be on your left. Take the driveway past the white house near the road to the new home in back. The tasting will begin at 6:30. All Rotarians and their spouses are invited to attend. There will be a good selection of Bourbons to taste including a couple high end selections. You are welcome to bring an appetizer to share but it is not required. Hope to see you all there!! |
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New Member Orientation
Four recently inducted new members of the club and several Board members attended a "New Member Orientation" at the Ankeny Golf & Country on September 27th. There was good discussion regarding the activities and projects of the Club and questions were answered.
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Welcome Back Doug Ripley
Doug Ripley joined the Rotary Club of Ankeny in August 2003. After serving as President in 2007-2008, Doug resigned in 2013 when his kids became involved in school activities. He decided to return to Rotary and was inducted back into the club on September 7th. Welcome back Doug.
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Sally Schroeder - September Rotarian of the MonthPresident Todd Eipperle presented a certificate to Sally Schroeder during the noon meeting on September naming her the Ankeny Rotarian of the Month for September. This was primarily in recognition of her leadership as chairman of the Membership Committee. Thank you and congratulations Sally!
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Ankeny Recognized for Foundation Contributions
The Club has received a letter from the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation thanking our club for our generous support of the Annual Fund of the Rotary Foundation for the 2019-2020 Rotary year. (Receipt of this recognition is a few months late due to COVID.) It stated our club is distinguished from the more than 35,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide as being the following:
Congratulations and thank you Ankeny Rotarians for making the the Rotary Foundation a continued priority in your club.
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October Rotary Board meeting
The October Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, October 14th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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October Rotarian Birthdays
the following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in October: 5th - Mary Cochran 12th - Marie Kline 15th - Doug Thomson 16th - Abbi Rickelman 20th - Kristofer Orth 24th - Sharlene Dunlap 24th - Brenda Wieneke 27th - Mark Densmore 29th - Renee Potts 30th - John Foster
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Only 39 Days Until "Raise the Stakes" FundraiseIt is now only 39 days until the Rotary Club of Ankeny's "Raise the Stakes for Community" Fundraiser which will be held at the FFA Enrichment Center on Saturday October 16th. The evening will begin with appetizers, a signature drink, and professional Las Vegas style gaming tables open for action at 5:00 PM. Everyone purchasing a ticket will receive chips to play the games which will include Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Three Card Poker and Let It Ride. Prizes will be awarded to the guests accumulating the most chips for the night. A new feature this year will be aerial performers in the atrium as you play at the tables. Complimentary wine and beer will be available throughout the evening and at 6:30 PM a buffet dinner will be available.    There will be about 100 silent auction items to be sold on-line and the program will begin at 8:00 PM. It will include "Heads or Tails", a dessert auction, and several live auction items which will include: a set of four new tires, Broil King gas grill, kids flying experience, Mike Trout autographed ball and jersey, ISU Sukup football tickets, opportunity to watch ISU football from AD Pollard’s balcony, Green Bay Packers autographed football and club seat tickets, skybox tickets for Cowboys at Chiefs, free installed high efficiency furnace, ride with police officer, free Lasik eye surgery, 10-day service trip for two to South Africa, Eric Church concert VIP seating, and more. Tickets may be purchased from any Ankeny Rotarian or on-line at https://bidpartner.net/rotary/. Individual tickets are $60 each or reserve a table for 8 for $440. Sponsorships are also still available on the web site. |
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New Member Orientation
The club's Membership Committee would like to invite all members that have recently joined the club or have never attended a "New Member Orientation" to gather at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club on Monday evening September 27th at 5:30 PM. After a social time, with complimentary drinks and appetizers, club officers will provide a short program and answer any questions you may have about Rotary International, The Rotary Foundation, and the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Although this orientation is designed for new members, all members are welcome if they have questions about our club or would just like to socialize with other members. Please RSVP to Sally Schroeder, ssschroeder@dmacc.edu if you intend to attend.
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Allen Anderson Recognized as Major Donor
The noon Rotary meeting on August 17th was devoted to Blessman International and the projects they have completed and are still working on in South Africa. Dr. Jim Blessman gave an update on some of these projects including, drilling water wells, "Teach a Man to Fish" (training individuals to care for gardens), sanitation projects for early childhood development centers, and a feminine hygiene project. Guests in attendance via Zoom were Allen and Trish Anderson who were major contributors to Blessman International including $100,000 to the sanitation project. After Dr. Blessman's presentation, Ankeny's Foundation Chair, Tim Hawkins, announced that Allen Anderson was being recognized by the Rotary Foundation for his contribution and presented him with a crystal and a pin with four stones as symbols of his being recognized a "Major Donor - Level 4". Jacque Andrew, District 6000 Foundation Co-Chair, was also in attendanace via Zoom and thanked Mr. Anderson for his support of the Rotary Foundation and the projects they supported.
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Evening Group Helps Pack 185,000 MealsThe Evening Ankeny Rotary Group met on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Meals from the Heartland. Fourteen Rotarians and six guests, with the help of other volunteers, packed 185,000 meals during their two hour shift. It was quite the assembly line. If you haven't helped with this project, it is a great experience!  |
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Steve Wieneke Named Member of the MonthSteve Wieneke was named "Rotarian of the Month" for August by President Todd Eipperle. This was in recognition of all he did to arrange for the Iowa Veterans' Band concert that was held at the Band Shell on July 24th. Congratulations Steve!
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Doug Ripley Applies to Return to Rotary
Doug Ripley joined the Rotary Club of Ankeny in August 2003 and served as president in 2007-2008. He is a Paul Harris Fellow. He resigned from the club in 2013 when his kids became involved in school activities and would now like to get back into Rotary. The Board has approved his application. Comments regarding Doug's proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board member. |
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Christmas Social at Briarwood December 14th
The annual Rotary Christmas social for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held on Tuesday, December 14th at Briarwood Golf Club, 3405 NE Trilein Drive. The cost per member and guests attending is $20 that will be charged to the member on the club's January invoices. The balance of the cost will be paid by the club.
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Welcome Bryant Heating & Cooling New Members
Two new secondary Designees for corporate member Bryant Heating & Cooling were inducted into the Evening Group on August 17th. They are Cathy McDaniel and Marie Keding. DuWayne McDaniel will continue to be the Primary Designee and Doug Thomson is the third Secondary Designee. Welcome Cathy and Marie!
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Fall Picnic Well Attended
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's fall picnic was held on the evening of August 10th at Sunrise Park in Ankeny. There were 53 people in attendance, 28 Rotarians and 25 guests. The food was great and everyone had fun socializing. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success and in particular Steve Wieneke who purchased and cooked the meat.
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Evening Group fills Backpack BuddiesOn the evening of August 4th, the Evening Group completed a service project for Backpack Buddies. The group met at Mistress Brewing and filled approximately 25 backpacks with food to be given to students at Oak Park Elementary School in North Des Moines. The club donated $500 towards the purchase of the food and 24 Rotarians and guests helped fill the backpacks. Thank you to Jenna Lanning for organizing this project.
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The Rotary Club of Ankeny provided a sponsorship for New Horizon Adult Day Center's annual golf outing. The following thank you letter has been received: Dear Ankeny Rotary Friends: Thank you so much for sponsoring our 9th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser! Your Event Level Sponsorship of $1,000 is greatly appreciated. It was a hot day, but everyone golfing said they had a good time. Because of people like you who recognize the importance of taking care of those with differing abilities, we are excited to report that we were able to raise over $11,000 with this fundraiser. The funds raised will be used to purchase items necessary for our new home, such as a new air conditioner to replace one that did not work, and walking paths in our back yard. Thank you again for the generosity of the Rotary family to our family at New Horizon Adult Day Center. Sincerely, Vicki Engh, Executive Director
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Gordon McInally Nominated for RI President 2023-2024
Gordon McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queenssferry, Lothian, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2023-2024. He will be declared the president-nominee on October 1st if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
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September Rotary Board Meeting
The September Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held in-person at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, September 9th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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September Rotarian Birthdays.
There are sixteen Ankeny Rotarians that will celebrate birthdays in September. This is more than in any other month. Those celebrating birthdays are: 6th - Ron Matthews 7th - Teri Crist 7th - Tom Friedman 7th - Mark Martin 7th - Scott Obstarczyk 8th - Kent Patterson 9th - Jacquelyn Duke 13th - Adam Boeding 15th - Reece Lewellen 16th - Todd Wehr 20th - Kevin Brooks 20th - Lewis Todtz 24th - Jim Hudson 25th - Amber Weger 29th - Tim Hudson
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Prospective New Member - Marie Keding
Bryant Iowa Heating & Cooling would like to add a 3rd Secondary Designee to their corporate membership. DuWayne McDaniel will continue to be the Primary Designee and we recently approved Cathy McDaniel and Doug Thomson as Secondary Designees. Marie Keding is being proposed as the third. She is also in their sales department. Marie plans to primarily attend the evening group and was in attendance for their service project this week. Comments regarding this proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board member. |
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District 6000 Directories
Each year, printed copies of the Club and District Leadership Directory is mailed to Club Secretaries. These directories not only include all District officers and committee members, but the names of officers for all clubs in District 6000. Nate Burnham has received printed copies of these directories and he will be distributing them to Noon and Evening club officers. Other members that would like to view this directory may do so by logging on to the District web site and clicking on "Leadership Directory and contact info" or clicking on this link https://www.rotary6000.org/SitePage/leadership-directory-contact-info. |
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Welcome New Member Doug Thomson
Corporate member Bryant Iowa Heating & Cooling added Doug Thomson as a Secondary Designee when he was inducted into the club on July 13, 2021. DuWayne McDaniel will continue as the Primary Designee. Doug is in Sales with the company. Congratulations and welcome to Rotary, Doug!
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August Rotary Board Meeting
The August Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, August 12th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Iowa Military Veterans Band ConcertOn Saturday evening, July 24th, the Iowa Military Veterans Band performed at the Ankeny Bandshell. A nice crowd was in attendance despite the very warm weather. A big thank you to Tim Cox for providing the sound system and also thank you to Rotarians Jenna Lanning, and her guest Justin Boschee, Jeff Magner, Juan Arias, Patty Munguia, Noel Fiscus, Mary Cochran, Kristofer Orth, Marie Kline, Ron Matthews, Juan Arias II, Brenda Wieneke, and Steve Wieneke for helping with this event. In addition to sponsoring the concert, the Rotary Club of Ankeny donated $500 to the band and club members passed around buckets to collect money for PolioPlus. Approximately, $700 was raised to help eradicate polio worldwide.
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Welcome New Member Nicole Matter
Dr. Nicole Matter was inducted into the Evening Group of the Rotary Club of Ankeny on July 27th. She is the owner of Family Matters Chiropractic in Ankeny and was proposed for membership by Laura Leutje. Her classification is Chiropractor.
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Polio Eradication Update
As of July 27, 2021, we have gone Six Months without a single Wild Polio Case anywhere in the world! That is something to celebrate! The Final Two Polio Endemic Countries: Pakistan - No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. One Wild Polio case reported in 2021. The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 1/27/21. Pakistan reported 84 Wild Polio cases in 2020. Afghanistan - No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. One Wild Polio case reported in 2021. The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 1/01/21. Afghanistan reported 56 Wild Polio cases in 2020. "Thanks to the commitment of Rotary and other partners, as well as the dedicated political leadership of Polio-affected countries, I'm confident that we can create a world where no child will ever be paralyzed by Polio again." Bill Gates
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Evening Group Cleans Up Bandshell
The Evening Ankeny Rotary Group met on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ankeny Band Shell for a Service Project. Fourteen Rotarians, and 4 guests were present. The group helped clean up around the Band Shell by weeding and watering plants in anticipation of the Iowa Veterans Band Concert to be held on Saturday, July 24. Thank you to all the volunteers who showed up to help. Many hands make light work. Many in the group went to Trailside Tap afterwards for drinks/food. |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
An average of $7.5 million in scholarships are given out by The Rotary Foundation each year. The Rotary Global Grant Scholarship funds graduate-level study outside the United Stated, as well as community service projects related to one or more of Rotary's seven areas of focus: peacebuilding and conflict prevention; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; community economic development; and the environment. Anna Cerf, a 2020 graduate and environmental engineering from the University of Virginia, is a 2021 Rotary Global Grant recipient. Anna is from Edina, Minnesota and is sponsored by the Arlington Rotary Club. She is headed to Germany where for the next two years, with full tuition and living expense funded by TRF, she will study for a Master's degree in water resource engineering and management at the University of Stuttgart. Through this $30,000 annual scholarship by TRF, Cerf will be able to "...anticipate, understand and evaluate water management-related issues... As climate change exacerbates existing water scarcity issues and environmental degradation damages water quality, these skills will become increasingly important".
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Golf Ball Drop Results
The balls were dropped on July 11th after being rained out on the 10th. In past several years, only one ball actually went in the hole but this year several balls found their way into the hole. After determining the order in which the balls went in the hole, the winners were determined to be: 1st - $1,000 – Tom Gates, sold by Todd Wehr 2nd - $375 – Teri Crist, sold by Teri Crist 3rd - $250 – Mike Prichard, sold by Tom Friedman 4th - $125 – Rachel Henze, sold by Rich Job A total of 691 tickets were sold, the second most in the eight years the club has sponsored this event. The club will receive 30% of the net proceeds which should be about $2,030 and the Ankeny Service Center will receive the remaining 70% which will be about $4,740. Thank you to Ankeny Sanitation for donating the prize money, and Tim's Amoco and Cold Stone Creamery for being the coupon sponsors. Also, thank you to Tom Friedman for coordinating the golf ball drop. |
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Todd Wehr - Rotarian of the Month for July
During the Happy Hour social on July 13th ,new President, Todd Eipperle named 2020-2021 President Todd Wehr "Rotarian of the Month" for July. This was in recognition of his service and leadership he displayed during his year as President of the club. Congratulations Todd Wehr!!
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August Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in August: 5th - Jeff Magner 5th - Jess Reynolds 5th - James Warner 6th - Renee Murphy 12th - Dale Port 16th - Mark Land 16th - Pat Timmons 18th - Gary Welch 22nd - Brian Tiernan 28th - Ben Digmann
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Save the Date - Rotary Summer Picnic
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's summer picnic will be on Tuesday, August 10 at Sunrise Park, 506 SE Peterson Drive. The evening will begin with social time at 5:30 PM and we will plan to eat at 6:30. The club will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and table service. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverages and chairs.
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Iowa Military Veterans Band Concert July 24thThe Rotary Club of Ankeny will sponsor a free concert on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be performed by The Iowa Military Veterans Band at the Ankeny Band Shell. Ankeny Rotarians are encouraged to attend and invite your family, friends, neighbors, and the general public. Feel free to bring your own chairs, blankets, and coolers (beer and wine are acceptable). All Ankeny Rotarians should share this announcement with anyone they feel may have interest in attending this concert. The public will be asked to provide a free will donation. Several volunteers will be needed. If you can help, please contact Steve Wieneke at swieneked6k@gmail.com or (515) 250-0507.  |
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Prospective New Member, Nicole Matter
The Board has approved an application for membership to the Evening Group of the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Nicole Matter. Nicole is a Chiropractor with Family Matters Chiropractic in Ankeny. She has attended both the noon and evening meetings and the recent prospective new member orientation. Comments regarding her proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board member.
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Thank You From Dollars For Scholars Winners
Below are thank yous received from two of the winners of the Rotary Dollars for Scholars winners: "Thank you so much for the scholarship. I am very grateful for your support and very proud that you view me worthy for a scholarship. In high school I participated in soccer, tennis, plays, musicals, and tennis. Some clubs were FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), French Club, National Honor Society, and French National Honor Society. Outside of school, I am also involved in Girl Scouts. Over the years I took a lot of AP classes: AP Lit, AP Language, and AP microeconomics. I also volunteer a lot in my free time. I spend my summer working in the barn at Hidden Acres Summer Camp. I also worked at Drake University at the concessions for men's and women's basketball volleyball and track. This fall I will attend Iowa State University and double major in Entrepreneurship and Business Management. My dream job is to own my own pie bakery with my sister. Thanks again for your generosity. Katylyn Carlson" "Thank you so much for the scholarship. I am grateful that I was chosen and recognized to get the scholarship I did. I know this money will help advance me in my learning at Iowa State University. During high school I have been involved in so many activities, clubs and AP classes. Some of the activities I participated in were school plays (Get Smart), school musicals (Sister act, Mamma Mia, The Ant and the Grasshopper), show choir, tennis, and soccer (for only 2 out of 4 years). Some of the clubs I was involved in were Future Business Leaders (FBLF), National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, and French Club. The AP classes I took throughout high school are AP Lit, AP Lang, AP Microeconomics, and more college classes that aren't AP. I plan to go to Iowa State University to major in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. I would really like to work for myself after college using my majors, but future is unknown. I just plan to enjoy every part of college that I can. Thanks again. Sincerely Jaclyn Carlson"
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Thank You from Ankeny Leadership Participant
The Rotary Club of Ankeny provided a scholarship to Tyler Baumgarten for him to attend the Ankeny Leadership Institute for the 2020-2021 year. He is employed by the GTG Companies. The following thank you note has been received from Tyler: Ankeny Rotary Club: I would like to thank you for the sponsorship & opportunity to be part of the Ankeny Leadership Institute for 2020-2021. Thank you as well for including min in the club emails to see the great events & fundraisers for Rotary. Tyler
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Annual Meeting & Awards BanquetThe Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2021 "Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet" was held on the evening of June 22nd. Those recognized included: Perfect Attendance Awards: One Year - Laura Luetje, Patty Munguia & Brian Tiernan Two Years - Juan Arias, Jeff Magner & Brenda Wieneke Three Years - Todd Eipperle Four Years - Jacquelyn Duke Seven Years - Rich Job Eight Years - Kristofer Orth & Steve Wieneke Nine Years - Jim Ramsey, Steve SchraderBachar, & Todd Wehr Ten Years - Damon Miller Eleven Years - Kathy Sibbel Twelve Years - Mary Cochran Thirteen Years - Sally Schroeder Seventeen Years - Nate Burnham & Tom Friedman Thirty One Years - Sharlene Dunlap Thirty Two Years - Mike Lydon Dave Mercer, the "2020 Rotarian of the Year" introduced Todd Eipperle as the "2021 Ankeny Rotarian of the Year". Juan Arias, the "2020 Outstanding New Member", introduced Brenda Wieneke and Brian Tiernan as the co-winners of the "2021 Outstanding New Members". Todd Wehr, the outgoing President passed the gavel to Todd Eipperle, the incoming president for the noon club and Juan Arias, the outgoing President, passed the gavel to Jacquelyn Duke, the incoming President of the Evening Club.     |
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Northwest Bank Becomes Corporate Member
Jim Ramsey, Senior Vice President with Northwest Bank, has been a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny for several years. He will now become the Primary Designee for a corporate membership to the club for Northwest Bank. On June 29th, two Secondary Designees, were introduced and inducted into membership of the club. They are Richard Bergez, President and Amber Weger, Vice President who both work out of Northwest's Ankeny office on Oralabor. Welcome Richard and Amber!
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Tim Hawkins Named PHF + 5
Foundation Chair Steve SchraderBachar recognized Tim Hawkins for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation reaching the level of Paul Harris Fellow + 5. Tim was presented with a pin with five sapphire stones in it. Thank you for your support of the Rotary Foundation and congratulations Tim!
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Thanks From President Wehr
Ankeny Rotarians: I am writing my last e-mail as Rotary club of Ankeny 2020-2021 president. I have enjoyed some aspects of this past year and dealt with many challenges this year. We have an amazing club and I am very proud of what we stand for , what we do and how we do it. Steve shared last week how we have set our club apart from most clubs in the district, we give generously of our time, talents and treasures. Thanks for the opportunity to serve our club this past year. Thanks for the support of our board, elected officials and committee chairs, you have all been wonderful to work with. Thanks to the leaders of the evening club for what you do and offer members, you continue to grow because of the meaningful engagement you offer. Thanks Juan for being such a great leader. I also want to recognize Nate for all the things he does behind the curtain to make our club run. Nate truly puts service above self. I want to also thank Sally for nominating me for president. As I conduct my last official task today running the meeting at noon on June 29th, I will know that the club will continue to be strong under the leadership of Todd and Jacquelyn. I am honored to have served in this position. Thanks |
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Prospective New Members for Bryant Heating & Cooling
DuWayne McDaniel is the owner of Bryant Iowa Heating & Cooling and has been a Corporate member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny since April, 2020. He would now like to add, his wife, Cathy McDaniel, and Doug Thompson, Sales, to the Corporate membership. Cathy has interest in attending evening meetings and Doug plans to attend the noon meetings. Comments regarding these proposed additions to the Corporate membership of Bryant Iowa Heating & Cooling may be forwarded to any Board member.
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New Horizons Adult Day Center
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has submitted a "Community Service Grant" to District 6000 to benefit new Horizons Adult Day Center. The total grant request will be in the amount of $8,600. It is proposed the club will contribute $4,300 which will then be matched by funds form District 6000. The funds will be used to purchase equipment needed by New Horizons for their operation due to their relocation of their operations.
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Northwest Bank - Prospective New Members
The Board has approved a new corporate membership application from Northwest Bank. Jim Ramsey's membership will change to the Primary Designee. Richard Bergez, President and Amber Weger, Vice President will become new members of the club and "Secondary Designees". They both work out of the Ankeny office. Comments regarding these proposed new members may be referred to any board member.
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Brian Tiernan Named Rotarian of the Month for June
President Wehr named Brian Tiernan the "Ankeny Rotarian of the Month" for June during the meeting on June 15th. This is primarily in recognition of the job he did during the past year in lining up speakers for the noon club. Good job and congratulations Brian!!
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July Rotary Board Meeting
The July Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held in-person at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, July 8th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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July Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in July: 1st - Justin Morgan 3rd - Brad Botos 9th - James Ramsey 10th - Allison Ver Steegt 18th - Rachel Panzi 19th - Jason Gassman 22nd - Gerry Bair 23rd - Timothy Burns Happy Birthday Rotarians!
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Rotary Foundation Minute
In his current commentary on The Rotary Foundation, Foundation Trustee Chair, K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran assures Rotarians that the future is bright. "In a year when people were unable to meet, families stayed secluded, and businesses struggled to flourish, we still managed to go forward together in many areas through Rotary Grants, clubs and districts brought creative solutions to their pandemic-hit communities. Since March 2020, the Foundation has awarded over $34,000,000 in grants to initiates related to COVID-19."
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Dollars for Scholars Rotary Scholarship Winners
President Todd Wehr, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, presented four $500 scholarships at Ankeny's Dollars for Scholars awards night at Centennial High School on May 25th. The recipients of these scholarships were Jordan Su, Allison Su, Jaclyn Carlson, and Katlyn Carlson. The following thank you's have been received from Jordan and Allison both of whom attended RYLA in 2019: "I am honored to be the recipient for the Rotary Club of Ankeny Dollars for Scholars Scholarship. Thank you for your generosity, which will go towards my education at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. At CWRU, I am planning on majoring in biomedical engineering on a Pre-Med Track. This scholarship will have reduced my financial burden and help me to focus more on school! Thank you so much for your help. Jordan Su" "My name is Allison, and I am the student who received your generous donation for Dollars for Scholars! I wanted to say thank you so much for the support, and I plan to use the money to help me achieve my goals in college! Right now, I plan to attend Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland! I will most likely major in public health and molecular biology, and pursue a pre-meical tract. Hopefully, you'll see me as a surgeon after a few years!! Once again, thanks so much for your support and thank you for caring about the students in Ankeny. Have a great rest of the year! Sincerely Allison Su."
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Rotary Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet - June 22nd
The "2021 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held on the evening of June 22, 2021 at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. The evening will begin at 5:30 PM with a social hour including drinks and appetizers. The meal will be served at 6:30. The charge will be $15 per person including guests, with the club paying the balance. These charges will be added to your July Rotary invoice. The meeting will begin at approximately 7:00 PM and will include some Paul Harris presentations, perfect attendance awards, the naming of the "Outstanding New Member of the Year" and "Rotarian of the Year" and the passing of the gavel to next year's president for both the noon and evening clubs. Plan to attend, bring you spouse or a guest, and celebrate all the accomplishments of the club during the past year. Each member should have received an invitation to register by email. Registration is now available online. When registering, under comments, please indicate your choice of entre, either a 6 oz. filet mignon or salmon filet, and indicate if you have any special dietary needs. |
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Rotary Foundation Program - June 1
Our speakers at the noon meeting on June 1st will be PDG Jacque Andrew, Rotary Club of Jefferson, and District 6000’s Foundation Fundraising Chair, and Bill Koellner, Rotary Club of West Liberty, and District 6000’s Annual Fund Chair. They will be presenting a program on the Rotary Foundation and will talk about the impact of The Rotary Foundation globally and in our District fueled by generous donors such as yourself. They will also be recognizing several of our members that have become new Paul Harris Fellows, multiple Paul Harris Fellows, Major Donors, and Paul Harris Society members. Plan to attend and help recognize these members. Evening members are also welcome to attend.
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Thank You From DG Steve & Lesley
The following thank you note has been received form DG Steve and Lesley Dakin: Ankeny Rotarians, We want to thank you for your support of Rotary District 6000's Conference held April 24. Because of your sponsorship, Rotarians around the District gathered online and in person to celebrate! That night we raised about $12,000 for our continued commitment to rid the world of Polio. We also collected almost $12,000 to build Sukup Safe-T-Homes in challenging areas around the world. We appreciate your $400 sponsorship so much! Thanks again. Steve and Lesley.
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Laura Luetje Named Outstanding Citizen of the Year
The Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the best in the Chamber and community at their 2021 Annual Dinner Celebration on March 4th. The awards included naming Laura Luetje the Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Congratulations Laura for receiving this well deserved honor!
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Amendment to Club's By-Laws Approved
The responsibilities of the Secretary of the Rotary Club of Ankeny have increased significantly during the past few years. This prompted the appointment of a committee, by the President Wehr, to review the responsibilities of the secretary position for our club. Their recommendation to the Board was to amend the Club’s By-Laws to change the club’s secretarial position to a committee of a paid secretary and up to three assistants. This will help to divide the work of the secretary, provide backup, and ultimately assist with the transition to a new secretary. The Board agreed with this recommendation. Any amendment to the By-Laws requires a vote of the entire membership. The vote took place at both the noon and evening club meetings on May 18th with a quorum of members present and the amendment was approved by unanimous vote. The Board will decide the amount of compensation to be paid to the secretary at the June Board meeting.
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Corinne Lambert Update
In early January, we received word that our Assistant Governor and former member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, Corinne Lambert had a stroke and was Hospitalized. After an extended stay in the hospital, she is now under Hospice care at Every Step located at 3000 Easton Boulevard, Suite 3, Des Moines, Iowa 50317. Corinne can not take a call but the general phone number is 515-333-5810. She is able to receive visitors, two at a time. Shar Dunlap visited her recently and found her to be bedridden due to paralysis on her right side. Her mind is still sharp but she is not able to talk. She is not expected to ever be able to leave the care facility.
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Welcome New Member - Dianna Tran
Dianna Tran was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on May 18th. She will be a Secondary Designee for "Corporate Member" Central Bank where she is a Retail Branch Supervisor. Damon Miller proposed her for membership and will continue to be the Primary Designee for Central Bank. Congratulations and welcome Dianna!
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June Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in June: 6th - Ben Norman 7th - DuWayne McDonald 11th - Noel Fiscus 14th - Sue Gibbons 15th - Andy Pollack 17th Dave Mercer 20th - Steve Van Oort 21st - Mike Lydon |
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June Rotary Board Meeting
The June Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held in-person at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. When: Thursday, June 10th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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RYLA Deadline Extended
RYLA 2021 is for high school sophomores and juniors (during the 2020-2021 school year) and will be held July 18-23, 2021 at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The purpose of RYLA is to assist potential youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership. A subtext of the RYLA program is the development of confidence and self esteem. Many participants have said, "It was the best week of my life." The Rotary Club of Ankeny has committed to pay the $350 registration fee for up to eight students, but as of May 3rd, five applications have ben received. We are pleased to announce the deadline for students to submit applications for RYLA has been extended to May 31, 2021. If you have a child or know of a student that would have an interest in this unique opportunity, please encourage them to complete the application which can be found at - http://www.iowaryla.org/rotarian-resources/rotarian-application-process/ Questions - contact Ben Digmann, ben@caliberiowa.com
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Thank You Ankeny RotaryThe Rotary Club of Ankeny donated $4,000 in support of a Rotary Global Grant to provide feminine hygiene kits to women and girls in South Africa. The Rotary Club of Haenertsburg is the Host Club and is providing the local oversight. The following thank you letter has ben received from Anne Harman, the Convenor for this project: "I want to thank The Ankeny Rotary Club for sponsoring the/our Femkit project. 10,000 schoolgirls will be receiving re-usable sanitary towels. They can be re-used for three years. Many of these school pupils miss up to a week of schooling every month as they are unable to cope with menstruation. These towels can be re-used for up to three years. Last year, I did attend a handing out session of these kits. These were kits made by a church in the USA. The girls were quite emotional on receiving them. It means so much to them and will change their lives. At this stage, the selection of the ladies who are being trained by Blessman International on how to make the kits has almost been completed. They will then be taught sewing skills as well as other entrepreneurial skills. They will be guided on how to run a small business. This is a skill that they can use for the rest of their lives. Each month, a report of the developments as well as a summary of invoices linked to the budget will be sent to each sponsor. It is important to us to keep you informed on how the money which you have so generously given, is being used. Thank you very much for your sponsorship, as well as your interest in trying to uplift the lives of all 10,000 girls in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Yours in Rotary, Anne Harman, Convenor of the Femkit Project, Haenertsburg Rotary Club" |
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Boone Rotary - No Dirty Dishes Day DinnerThe Rotary Club of Boone will be having a fundraiser, "No Dirty Dishes Day Dinner" on May 18, 2021 from 5-7 PM. It will be a bar-b-que dinner but drive through only. The adult meal will consist of a smoked pork loin sandwich, pasta salad, fresh fruit, chips and dessert - all for $12.00. There is no charge for a kids meal which includes a hot dog, chips, fresh fruit, and dessert.
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Registration Open For 2021 Virtual RI Convention
For the second year in a row the Rotary International Convention will be virtual and registration is now open for the 2021 virtual Rotary International Convention which will take place from June 12-16. The early registration fee of $49 runs through May 7th and increases to $65 after that date. The 2021 Virtual Rotary Convention is open to all Rotary members and includes access to the virtual House of Friendship. If you wish to plan ahead, the tentative schedule for future Rotary international conventions is as follows: 2022 - Houston, Texas 2023 - Melbourne, Australia 2024 - Singapore 3025 -Calgary, Canada 2027 - Honolulu, Hawaii
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Dollars for Scholars Winners Announced
The Rotary Club of Ankeny donated $2,000 to Ankeny Dollars for Scholars to be distributed as four $500 scholarships to Ankeny seniors. Rotary President Todd Wehr had the privilege of presenting these four scholarships at Ankeny Centennial High School Senior Spotlight Night on May 25th. The recipients were Jaclyn Carlson and Katlyn Carlson who were both French exchange students in 2019 and Allison Su and Jordan Su who both attended RYLA in 2019.
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Arias Brothers - New Paul Harris Fellows
Eduardo A. Arias M. and Juan A. Arias M., sons of Juan Angel Arias and Patty Munguia, became new Paul Harris Fellows when Juan transferred 1,000 Foundation Recognition points to each of them. Juan presented the certificate and pin to Eduardo at the Evening Club meeting on April 20th. Since Juan A. is still in Honduras, Eduardo will deliver the certificate and pin to him when he returns to Honduras. Congratulations Eduardo and Juan A. and thank you to Juan and Patty for supporting the Rotary Foundation.
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DG Dakin Visits Ankeny
District Governor, Steve Dakin visited both the noon and evening Ankeny Rotary Clubs on April 27th. He wanted to thank the club for our support and participation in the District Conference on April 24th. The Ankeny clubs had 19 members in attendance at the conference and contributed more than any other club in the District towards the PolioPlus campaign and Tom Friedman was one of eleven recipients of the Paul E. Hellwege Guardian of Integrity. Steve also brought the sign which will be placed on the Sukup Safe T Home to be built in Haiti.
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Welcome New Member Victoria Ogier
Jacquelyn Duke proposed Victoria Ogier to membership into the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny. Her application was approved and she was inducted into the club on April 27th. Victoria owns a travel agency that specializes in family travel. She is a former Rotarian having joined the Decatur County, Iowa club in 2007 and later a club in Leavenworth, Kansas. Congratulations Victoria and welcome to the Rotary Club of Ankeny!
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Welcome New Member Allison Ver Steegt
Allison Ver Steegt was referred to the Rotary Club of Ankeny by her cousin, Sarah Simon, President of the Rotary Club of Winterset. Allison is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones and was inducted into Rotary on April 27th. Congratulations and welcome to the Rotary Club of Ankeny, Allison!
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Pie in the Face for PolioPart of the fun that took place during the "Living the 5-Way Test" Rotary District Conference on April 24th was DG Steve Dakin's offer to allow a representative from the Club that donated the most money to the PolioPlus campaign to throw a pie in his face. The Rotary Club of Ankeny was the top club with contributions of $6,630. President Wehr was prepared to throw the pie but Dave Cook, a Boone Rotarian offered to donate an additional $250 to let Steve off the hook and take the pie in his face instead. After Todd threw the pie, more money was raised for PolioPlus and the Rotary Club of Boone's president threw the pie in Steve's face.   |
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Tom Friedman Named Guardian of Integrity Award Winner
During the "Living the 5-Way Test" District Conference on April 24th, Tom Friedman was named one of eleven Rotarians in District 6000 who were nominated by their clubs to receive the Paul Hellwege Guardian of Integrity Award. This award honors individuals who have made contributions in business, media, academia or government and who have by their actions, writing, policies, and public pronouncements strengthened and fostered development of integrity and ethical practices, and who have made sacrifices and/or undertaken risks to uphold Rotary's Core Value of integrity. Tom is a banker who is deeply engaged in his community. He coaches youth athletic teams, serves on several local and state boards, moderates the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce Committee forum, organizes fundraisers for Special Olympics and service projects for the Ankeny Service Center, and he writes a bi-weekly column entitled "Small Business Today" about building a culture for employees to create and deliver exceptional service to clients. His devotion to his community has earned him many honors as Tom "Exemplifies the meaning of the Rotary motto Service Above Self". Each of the 65 clubs in District 6000 may nominate one member each year to receive the Guardian of Integrity award. Ankeny is one of only three clubs in the District to have a recipient of this award in each of the past three years. Congratulations Tom! |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Maternal and Child Health is one of Rotary International's Seven Areas of Focus. The Foundation Minute will begin this month by reminding us all of what the month means. Rotary International makes high quality healthcare available to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and grow stronger. An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of 5 die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate healthcare, and poor sanitation which are all preventable. This is where TRF comes in. As of 2018, the Foundation has spent over $8,000,000 in grants to projects aimed at improving the lives of mothers and children around the globe. TRF provides education, immunizations, birth kits and mobile health clinics. Women are taught how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breast-feed and how to protect themselves and their children from disease. Over the past few years, TRF has contributed immensely to the overall healthcare of needy mothers and children from all regions of the planet. For example, Rotary Clubs in Japan and Brazil used a RF Global Grant to fund a lifesaving neonatal equipment. Not only that, in Poland, 26 children traumatized by violence got a chance to be kids again at a Rotary Camp where psychologists “mixed escape and therapy”. Generally, Rotary, through TRF, funds programs that improve women’s access to skilled health personnel: doctors, nurses, midwives or community healthcare workers.
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Juan Arias - Rotarian of the Month for April
Noon club President, Todd Wehr, attended the Evening club social at Mistress Brewing on April 6th. While there, he presented Juan Arias with a certificate naming his the Ankeny "Rotarian of the Month" for April. This is in recognition of not only his leadership as the Evening club President, and helping with the technology for the noon club, but also for stepping up to assume the role of Assistant District Governor when Corinne Lambert became ill. Congratulations and thank you Juan!!
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Prospective New Member Social - May 24th
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be hosting a social on May 24th for prospective new members. It will be held at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club beginning at 6:00 PM. All members are encouraged to invite a friend, neighbor, business associate, or anyone they think will make a good addition to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. There will be appetizers and drinks provided. The Club's Board has approved donating 500 Paul Harris recognition points to any current member that proposes a new member that ultimately joins either the noon or evening club. Please let Sally Schroeder, ssschroeder@dmacc.edu, know if you will be attending and how many prospective new members you will be bringing.
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May Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in May: 4th - Laura Brassell 12th - Damon Miller 18th - William Grimes 26th - Jon Lowman 27th - Jordan Niewoehner
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May Rotary Board Meeting
The May Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held in-person at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. A Zoom link will also be provided for those who would like to attend but are not as yet comfortable with an in-person meeting. When: Thursday, May 13th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Prospective New Members - Ver Steegt, Ogier, & Tran
The Board has received and approved three applications for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. They are from: Allison Ver Steegt is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones and was encouraged to contact our club by her cousin who is the President of the Rotary Club of Winterset. Dianna Tran is a Retail Branch Supervisor at Central Bank. She will be added as a Secondary Designee to corporate Rotary member Central Bank. She is being proposed for membership by Damon Miller. Victoria Ogier was previously a member of Rotary Clubs in Decatur County, Iowa and Leavenworth, Kansas. She is now an independent Travel agent and has already attended two Rotary social events including the new member orientation on April 14th. She is being proposed for membership to the Evening club by Jacquelyn Duke. Comments regarding any of these proposed members may be submitted to any Board member. |
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Fundraiser Committee Meeting - April 13th
The 2021 "Casino Night" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held on October 16th at the FFA Enrichment Center. There will be a planning committee meeting at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club on Tuesday, April 13th at 11:00 AM prior to the regular noon Rotary meeting. Laura and Stacey look forward to seeing all committee chairs and anyone else willing to volunteer to serve on a committee there and kicking off the efforts for organizing another great event! Let them know if you would like to attend but are not as yet comfortable attending in-person and we will try to accommodate via Zoom.
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Welcome New Member TJ Burns
Timothy J. (TJ) Burns became the newest member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny when he was inducted into the Evening Club on March 2, 2021. TJ is the Branch Manager for United Rentals in Des Moines. Welcome TJ!!
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District 6000 Builds 19 Sukup Safe-T-Homes - So Far
District Governor, Steve Dakin, has received a thank you from Paul at GoServ Global. It stated the Rotary Clubs and Rotarians from around District 6000 have contributed funds to construct 19 Sukup Safe-T-Homes around the world. These buildings are now being used as birthing clinics, family homes, and also in orphanages. Together with GoServ Global and Sukup, District 6000 Rotarians are protecting and transforming families and communities. The Rotary Club of Ankeny and it's members contributed funds to construct two of these homes. Thank you to everyone that contributed. Opportunities for additional funds for PolioPlus and Sukup Safe-T-Homes continue. Proceeds from the District Conference virtual registration, and auction items (including a quilt designed and sewn by Deb Ockenfels) will be split between these two efforts. More information regarding the District Conference, "Living the Five Way Test", is available on the District website. |
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Ankeny Clean Up Days - May 15 & 16
The City of Ankeny will be holding their annual 'Clean Up Days" on May 15 & 16. Prior to last year, the Rotary Club of Ankeny has helped city workers unload vehicles. Last year, due to COVID, the event was contracted out with Ankeny Sanitation. The city will be using ASI again this year with the event to be held at the ASI facility. They hope to return to the typical operation in 2022 when Rotarians will be able to help.
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Monthly Rotary Happy Hours
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be launching a new social opportunity for both noon and evening Rotarians. The social will be a "Happy Hour" to be held the second Tuesday of each month beginning May 11th. The intent of these socials are to have fun while encouraging members to bring friends, neighbors, clients, staff members, co-workers, etc. and each event would be a great opportunity to introduce prospective new members to the club. The current plan is for the event to be at a different location each month with more details to come soon. The balcony at the Grumpy Goat has been reserved for May 11th from 5-7 PM for the first "Happy Hour". The Noon club meeting has been cancelled that day to encourage everyone to attend this fun social event.
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Still Time to Register for "Living the Five Way Test"
"Living the Five Way Test" is the theme for the 2021 Rotary District 6000 Conference to be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Ankeny Courtyard by Marriott. The evening starts with a social time with cash bar and the opportunity to view tables of Rotary projects, followed by a meal of your choice and the chance to put in a silent bid for some wonderful dessert! There will be fellowship, Rotary stories, awards, an auction of a quilt and more. This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet Rotarians from other clubs and HAVE SOME FUN! This is a chance to participate in a district event that is a short time commitment, cost friendly, and located in Ankeny. There will be limited in-person attendance and also a hybrid version. In person attendance: Social time, meal (4 choices) and the program. Registration for this option is $49.95 per person and is limited to the first 140 registrations received, with the Marriott planning for attendees to physical distance with 6 people per table in a room with a capacity of 420. For everyone's protection, attendees are to wear masks when not eating and drinking. A hybrid version is also available for $25 per person for those more comfortable attending virtually. All funds from virtual ticket sales will be divided equally between PolioPlus and Sukup Safe T Home. For Ankeny Rotarians that would like to attend, your Board has approved paying the registration fee for all members and spouses that attend. You can register in one of three ways: 1. Go to the District 6000 website at https://rotary6000.org/event/conference---stories-and-fellowship---boone/ and register online using a credit card. There is a processing fee of approximately $4 for paying with a credit card. Then forward a copy of your registration form to Nate Burnham and reimbursement will be in the form of a credit on your April Rotary invoice. 2. Complete the registration form and mail it with a check or credit card information. Then forward a copy of your registration form to Nate Burnham and reimbursement will be in the form of a credit on your April Rotary invoice. 3. Complete the registration form and forward it to Nate Burnham for him to register you using the club's credit card. |
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Blessman International Gala - April 29th
Rotary Club of Ankeny corporate member, Blessman International, will be holding their 9th annual gala on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Holiday Inn, 6111 Fluer Drive, Des Moines. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30PM with dinner and a program at 7:00 PM. The program will include live entertainment from the Brazilian Twins, Eric Hanson from KCCI-TV acting as the emcee, silent and live auctions, and an update on their work in South Africa. All the proceeds raised will benefit Blessman International's work in South Africa. For ticket and table information, call 515-343-5920 or email office@blessmaninternational.org.
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April Rotary Board Meeting
The April Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held in-person at Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. A Zoom link will also be provided for those who would like to attend but are not as yet comfortable with an in-person meeting. When: Thursday, April 8th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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New Member Orientation - April 13th
The Rotary Club of Ankeny’s Membership Committee is inviting all new members that have joined the club during the past year, and their spouses, to attend a new member orientation on April 13, 2021 at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club at 6:00 PM. Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP to Sally at ssschroeder@dmacc.edu if you will be attending. If you area anew member, plan to come and learn more about Rotary and the Rotary Club of Ankeny too!
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Bourbon & Bowties - April 7th
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be one of the sponsors of "Bourbon & Bowties", a fundraiser to benefit the Mid-Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It will be held on Wednesday, April 7th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The evening will include:
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Bike & Hike to End Polio - April 3, 2021
Join your fellow Rotarians, guests, and friends on Saturday April 3rd to "Bike or Walk to End Polio"!! We will meet at 10:00 AM at the Trailside Tap in Uptown Ankeny, 710 SW 3rd Street, for a complimentary brunch courtesy of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. After brunch, Bikers will head north on the High Trestle Trail and walkers will head south to the DMACC pond. The bikers will turn around at the Oasis after hunting for Easter eggs and the walkers will have their own Easter egg hunt as they walk around the pond. Each egg will be filled with candy, a free drink ticket or other surprises! All Bikers and walkers will then return to the Trail Side tap to use their drink tickets and enjoy some time together in Uptown Ankeny. Participants are encouraged to make a donation of at least $30 to help eliminate polio throughout the world. All donations will be forwarded in the name of the Rotarian donor to the Rotary Foundation's Polio Plus Campaign and will be matched 2-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - $100 becomes $300. Any Rotarian that donates or raises $100 or more will receive a match of Rotary Foundation recognition points from the Rotary Club of Ankeny. |
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April Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in April: 9th - Arias, Juan 16th - Lange, Dean 20th - Bode, Ron 20th - Hanson, Brodey 22nd - Todtz, Julie 29th - Kramer, Heidi
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Diana & Tim Hawkins Recognized
Diana and Tim Hawkins made a donation to the Sukup Sate T Home project late last year which was sufficient to purchase one home. In recognition of their generous donation, the club made a donation the Rotary Foundation in their names. Foundation Chair Steve SchraderBachar recognized them at the March 2nd meeting by presenting Diana a certificate and pin to make her a Paul Harris Fellow and presenting Tim with a pin with four sapphire stones indicating he is now a Paul Harris Fellow + 4. Congratulations Diana and Tim and thank you for your support of the Sukup Safe T Home project.
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Hawkins Named Rotarian of Month for March
President Wehr named Tim Hawkins the "Rotarian of the Month" for March during the noon meeting on March 2nd. This was in recognition of his support of the Rotary Foundation and the Sukup Safe T Home project. Also, he has agreed to assume to position of Foundation Chair for the club effective July 1, 2021.
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District Community Service Grants
A District Grant (DG) is a block grant to District 6000 from The Rotary Foundation. This grant is a tool that District 6000 uses to support short-term projects initiated by clubs in District 6000 called Community Service Grants. Funds are distributed to clubs through applications to the District 6000 Committee which decides the merit of each application and the degree to which they should be funded. The Rotary Club of Ankeny received two of these grants this year. One was for the potato digger for AGAPE garden and the other was for equipment to assist with the relocation of the Ankeny Service Center office. The maximum grant amount a club can apply for is $5,000. This amount must then be at least matched by the club making the total funds available for a project, or projects, $10,000. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has been a strong supporter of the Rotary Foundation and this is a way for our club to have a portion of these funds returned to benefit our community. The deadline for applying for grants for the 2021-2022 Rotary year is June 1, 2021. Dave Mercer will be representing our club at the District's grant management seminar. If you have any suggestions for a Community Service Grant for our club to consider, please contact Dave or any Board member.
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March Rotarians 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 21st - Troy Boelman 25th - John Biga 27th - Raj Reddy
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Polio Eradication Up Date
We are pleased to report there has not been any new Wild Polio cases reported in the world since January 19, 2021. The final two polio endemic countries are: Pakistan - The last Wild Polio case was reported on 11/23/20. Pakistan reported 84 Wild Polio cases in 2020. Afghanistan - Only one new Wild Polio case has been reported in 2021 and it was on January 19th. Afghanistan reported 56 Wild Polio cases in 2020. The picture shows Dr. Samreen Khalil, WHO Polio Eradication Officer in Pakistan, as she collects a sample from Muhammad Shabir in order to perform a test for COVID-19. Most of the Polio staff and volunteers are also participating in Covid as well as Polio eradication activities. A Win Against Polio is a Win for Global Health!
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Juan Arias - Assistant District Governor
Corinne Lambert, former member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny and Assistant District Governor, is still in the hospital recovering from a serious stroke and won't be able to finish the year as Assistant Governor. Juan Arias, of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, has agreed to start his term early and is now serving the Ankeny, East Polk and Johnston clubs as Assistant District Governor. The last report we have received from Ned Looney, President of the East Polk Rotary Club, stated Corinne is slowly recovering but while making progress she often experiences setbacks. She is unable to speak as she has facial paralysis on one side. They are trying to help her communicate in other ways. She does recognize and appreciate get-well cards. She is still recovering in the hospital now, and physical therapy will need to be continued once she is released. If you would like to send a card, her address is: Corinne Lambert c/o Methodist Hospital Powell Center 465 1212 Pleasant Street Des Moines, IA 50309 |
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Evening Club Packages Meals From the Heartland
On February 23rd, the Evening club completed a service project by packaging Meals from the Heartland. Eleven members and eleven guests packaged 226 boxes which equals 48,816 meals in a two hour session. Great job Evening Club! A check for $250 from the Rotary Club of Ankeny was given to Meals From the Heartland to help defray the cost of materials and shipping of the boxes.    |
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March Rotary Board Meeting
The March Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held in-person. A Zoom link will also be provided for those who would like to attend but are not as yet comfortable with an in-person meeting. When: Thursday, March 11th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Donation to Variety - The Children's Charity
At their February meeting, the Board approved a $500 donation to Variety - the Children's Charity telethon to be held on March 6-7. The mission of Variety is helping disabled and mentally handicapped children. The following thank you letter has been received: "Thank you for your contribution to Variety- the Children's Charity. Your support is always important, but this year it carries even greater meaning to Variety. Navigating 2020 has been difficult for everyone but the children we serve have been especially hard hit and they needed our help more than ever. You stepped up, saw the needed and provided your support. Please accept our deepest thanks for continuing to believe in Variety and entrusting us to effectively serve children with your donation. The past year may have looked different in how we operated but our end goal never changed... to give Iowa's children the help they need for a brighter future. Despite the pandemic, in 2020 Variety granted over $2.1 million to 72 children's organizations for building renovations, specialized equipment, programing needs and more. We provided specialized bicycles and mobility equipment to 75 children living with special needs and provided our third inclusive playground at Riverview Park! These are just a few highlights of our year. Without special donors like you, none of this would happen. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Sheri McMichael, Executive Director"
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District Conference - "Living the Five Way Test"
"Living the Five Way Test" is the theme for the 2021 District 6000 Conference to be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Ankeny Courtyard by Marriott. The evening starts with a social time with cash bar and the opportunity to view tables of Rotary projects, followed by a meal of your choice and the chance to put in a silent bid for some wonderful dessert! There will be fellowship, Rotary stories, awards, an auction of a quilt and more. This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet Rotarians from other clubs and HAVE SOME FUN! This is a chance to participate in a district event that is a short time commitment, cost friendly, and located in Ankeny. There will be limited in-person attendance and also a hybrid version. In person attendance: Social time, meal (4 choices) and the program. The early bird price is $39.95, after March 15 it's $49.95. This option is limited to the first 140 registrations received, with the Marriott planning for attendees to physical distance with 6 people per table in a room with a capacity of 420. For everyone's protection, attendees are to wear masks when not eating and drinking. The hybrid version is $25 per person for those more comfortable attending virtually. All funds from virtual ticket sales will be divided equally between PolioPlus and Sukup Safe T Home. For Ankeny Rotarians that would like to attend, your Board has approved paying the registration fee for all members and spouses that attend. You can register in one of three ways: 1. Go to the District 6000 website at https://rotary6000.org/event/conference---stories-and-fellowship---boone/ and register online using a credit card. There is a processing fee of approximately $4 for paying with a credit card. Then forward a copy of your registration form to me and reimbursement will be in the form of a credit on your April Rotary invoice. 2. Print and complete the attached registration form and mail it as shown on the form with a check or credit card information. Then forward a copy of your registration form to me and reimbursement will be in the form of a credit on your April Rotary invoice. 3. Print and complete the attached registration form and forward it to me and I will register you using the club's credit card. |
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Steve SchraderBachar Named Rotarian of the Month for February
Todd Wehr announced during the noon meeting on February 2nd that he had selected Steve SchraderBachar to be the "Rotarian of the Month" for February. This is in recognition to the work he has done as the club's Foundation Chair for the past eight years and his agreeing to be the President Elect Nominee for the club. He will serve as the club's President for the 2023-2024 Rotary year. Congratulations Steve!
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TJ Burns - Prospective New Member
The Board has received and approved an application for membership to the Evening club from Timothy (TJ) Burns. TJ and his wife Katrina live in Ankeny and he is the Branch Manager for United Rentals. Comments regarding TJ's application may be submitted to any Board member.
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Tim Hawkins to Become Foundation Chair
Tim Hawkins has agreed to assume the position of Foundation Chair for the Rotary Club of Ankeny effective July 1, 2021. This position became open when the current Foundation Chair, Steve SchraderBachar agreed to become the President Elect Nominee, 2023-2024. Thank you Tim for your continued service to the club.
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Steve SchraderBachar to be 2023-2024 President
We are pleased to announce that Steve SchraderBachar has accepted the position of President Elect Nominee for the coming year. This means he will become the President of the Rotary Club of Ankeny for the 2023-2024 Rotary Year. Steve has been the Foundation Chair for the club for the past 8 years. Congratulations Steve!!
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2021-2022 - Rotary Theme - "Serve to Change Lives"
District Governor Elect Alka and Kiran Khanolkar are attending the International Assembly, which is being held online for the first time ever this year, the first week of February! They are receiving incoming District Governor training along with all their classmates from around the world. On the first day of the training, Rotary International President Elect, Shekhar Mehta announced his theme for the 2021-2022 year. It is "Serve to Change Lives". Alka and Kiran look forward to sharing the ideas they are learning with everyone in District 6000.
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2021 RI Convention to be Virtual
The Rotary International Convention, scheduled for June 12-16, 2021 in Taipei, Taiwan will now be a virtual event in response to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. The Rotary Board of Directors believes this decision was necessary to protect the health of everyone involved. More details about the 2021 Rotary International Convention will be available soon. Anyone that had registered for the convention will be receiving a full refund of registration fees and ticketed meal events.
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Corinne Lambert Hospitalized with Stroke
In early January, we received word that our Assistant Governor and former member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, Corinne Lambert had a stroke and was in Methodist Hospital. The last update we have received is that she is still in the hospital, in serious condition, and unable to receive vistors, calls or eamils. A card has been sent to her from the club. If you would like to reach out with a card of encouragement the address is: Corrine Lambert c/o Methodist Hospital Powell Center 465 1212 Pleasant Street Des Moines, IA 50309 |
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"Hybrid" 2021 District Conference - April 24th
The 2021 District 6000 annual conference, will be held on April 24, 2021 at the Ankeny Courtyard Marriott. This will be a “hybrid” event from 5-9:00 PM. “Living the Five-Way Test” will be the theme for an evening of stories and fellowship with Rotarians around the District. The evening starts with a social time with cash bar, followed by a meal of your choice and fellowship. There will be stories, awards, an auction and a wonderful opportunity to meet Rotarians from other clubs and HAVE SOME FUN! This is a chance to participate in a district event that requires only a short time Rotary commitment, and is cost friendly. You can choose to attend in person or virtually. In person attendance will include a social time, meal (4 choices) and the program. The early bird price is $39.95, after March 15 it's $49.95. This option will be limited to the first 140 registrations received, with the Marriott planning that attendees will physical distance with 6 people per table and wear masks when not eating and drinking. The hybrid version is $25 per person for those more comfortable attending virtually. All funds from virtual ticket sales will be divided equally between PolioPlus and Sukup Safe T Home. Registration is available on the District Website: https://rotary6000.org. You can either register online or by downloading the registration form and mailing it. Make your plans now to attend and join us for stories and fellowship about the Rotary expereince. |
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Brenda Wieneke Named Rotarian of the Month for January
Brenda Wieneke was named the Rotarian of the month for the Rotary Club of Ankeny for the month for January. This is in recognition for her acting as the Secretary of the Evening club for the past year. In that capacity, she has assumed the responsibility for taking attendance and entering it into ClubRunner, entering speaker information, corresponding with members, and taking minutes of meetings. Congratulations Brenda!!
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Approval Received for Global Grant
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is the US host for a Global Grant to build sanitation facilities for Early Childhood Development Centers across the communities surrounding Polokwane, South Africa. This award was in the amount of $200,000. This grant was originated through Blessman International. Approval of this grant was received from Rotary International in October and the funding was completed in early November. The club donated $1,000 and facilitated funding of an additional $118,225 for this grant. Approval has now been received from Rotary International of a second grant originated by Blessman International. This grant is for a total of $100,000 to sew and distribute 10,000 washable, reusable, menstrual health kits for impoverished young women in South Africa. It will also fund training of 25 women to learn to sew these kits. and then set up their own sewing businesses following completion of the grant. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has committed $4,000 to this project.
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Plan to Return to In-Person Meetings February 16th
The current plan is for the Noon club to return to meeting in-person, with lunch, at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club on February 16th. A Zoom link to the meeting will continue to be provided for members that are not yet ready to meet in person. The Evening club began meeting in-person at Wig & Pen on January 19th.
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AG&CC Doing Remodeling
The Ankeny Golf & Country Club is in the process of completing some remodeling. This includes tearing out the booths and updating the main dining room. In addition, they have added an 85-inch TV on the wall in the banquet room where Rotary meetings are held. We will be able use this TV for meetings. By connecting our computer to it, we will not need a projector and screen. A smaller TV has also been mounted on the wall in the Board room for presentations.
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Ankeny Builds Two Safe T Homes
A Sukup Safe T Home can sleep 10 or more people and feature a double-roofed system that displaces heat, a full-size, lockable steel door, two windows that can be locked from within and a water collection system. The Safe T Home is built to withstand hurricane force winds and has a useful life of 75 years. The cost of each home is $7,000 including delivery Donations from 18 members of the Club for the Sukup Safe T Homes project totaled $3,700. With the match from the club for up to $3,500 the total donated for this project was $7,200. In addition, Tim and Diana Hawkins have made a contribution of $7,000 to purchase a second home which will also be credited to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Thank you to Steve Wieneke for proposing this project and to everyone that made a contibution with a special thank you to Tim & Diana Hawkins. |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
The village of Sae Sabona, situated in sub-Saharan Niger, is inhabited by 7,500 individuals who eke out a dry existence on a parched landscape with no rain for 10 months of the year. When the rain finally comes in the months of July and August, much of it is contaminated; but it is the villagers’ only source for drinking and bathing. David Smith of The Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, described in a report how his club, working with Rotary Clubs in Vienna, Austria, and Niamey, Niger sponsored a well that provides water for drinking, bathing and irrigation for the people of Sae Sabona. The $70,000 project was funded in a Global Grant by TRF. According to Smith, the 350-foot-deep well provides more than 1,000 gallons of clean water a day for the people. Aside from the health benefit, the well has opened a new source of livelihood for villagers. No fewer than 180 women from the community are growing high value crops such as tomatoes, onions and lettuce, on the irrigated land. Sale of these crops provides both income and food for their families. Smith admits that the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs is pleased to be part of the three-continent project aimed at combating “deep poverty”. He stated that the motto of Rotary International, “Service above self,” applies to both individuals and communities. Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s Avenues of Service. Through Vocational Service we:
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February Rotary Board Meeting
The February meeting of the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held virtually at noon on Thursday, February 11th. All members are welcome to join and it will count as a makeup.
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February Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in February: 2nd - Mike Goedeke 4th - Dr. Jim Blessman 6th - Doug Parker 8th - Terry Peter 12th - Kris Baker 26th - Steve SchraderBachar |
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Rotary Club of Ankeny Guests
Special guests attending the Rotary Club of Ankeny's meetings last month included: 12/7 - Juan Angel Aries Jr. III, visiting Rotarian from Usula, Honduras 12/7 - Juan Angel Arias Jr. III, visiting Rotarian, Usula, Honduras - Evening 12/7 - Rosalba de Arias, guest of Juan Angel Arias Jr. - Evening 12/7 - Rosalba Arias Munguia, guest of Juan Angel Aria Jr.- Evening 12/7 - Marie Kline's granddaughter - Evening 12/7 - Ann Wright, guest of Steve Wieneke - Evening |
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Ankeny Area Historical Society Brick Purchased
As a member of the Ankeny Area Historical Society the The Rotary Club of Ankeny had the opportunity to purchase a brick during their "Memorial Brick Campaign". For a $100 donation, the campaign offers the opportunity to have an engraved brick laid in the area around the Old School Bell, also know as the Parkview Bell, to be placed near the museum. The Club's Board did approve the purchase of a brick which will be engraved with: Ankeny Rotary Club Serving Ankeny Since 1973
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Evening Club Members Make Blankets
Members of the Evening Club made 16 blankets by cutting and tying material during their virtual meeting on December 15th. The blankets were then donated to "Warm Hearts Warm Beds". This charity was founded in 2015 by Ben Huebsch, Associate Principal Parkview School in Ankeny, and his daughter Charlotte, after listening to a sermon one Sunday that discused fostering generosity towards children. Charlotte and her sister had already been using their birthday money to purchase coloring books and crayons for children staying at Mercy Hospital and recalled receiving fleece blankets during the loss of their younger sister in 2013. They decided to make blankets and distribute them to Mercy Hospital. They set a goal of making 15 blankets that first year but after receiving a grant, and the help of friends, they delivered 65 blankets. This project has since grown beyond imagination. In 2019, 490 blankets were made and delivered to Mercy Hospital and in 2020, over $5,000 was raised and over 400 blankets were again delivered. Thank you to Renee Potts for putting the club in contact with Ben and Charlotte and organizing this service project.       |
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ECD Sanitation Global Grant Funded
Earlier this year, the Rotary Club of Ankeny agreed to be the US host for a global grant led by Blessman International to fund the construction of waterless toilets for Early Childhood Develoment Centers in the Limpopo District of South Africa. The South African host club, the Rotary Club of Polokwane did the needs assesment and will provide the local overight. A major donor of Blessman's was to provide the majority of the funding. The total funding for this project will to be $200,000 Approval was received from the Rotary Foundation on October 28th and funding was completed on November 9th. The club received $118,225 from Blessman International and the club then added our contribution of $1,000 to this amount and wired $119,225 to the Rotary Foundation. Funding from District 6000 and the South African clubs have also been received and the Rotary Foundation made the first disbursement on this grant of $50,000 on December 11th. We have been advised at least 11 toilet stalls have already been constructed.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
While Covid-19 has singularly devastated the world, The Rotary Foundation has indeed prevented much suffering around the globe through numerous District Grants and its Global Grant program with its matching funds. Rotarians in countless clubs are still focused on doing good in the world. There is no better way to end this tumultuous year than this excerpt from the Chair of TRF Trustees, K.R “Ravi” Ravindran: “The year-end holidays are upon us. It is a time of giving and sharing, but it is not limited to our loved ones. It is also for the people we have never met and will never see, for those who are not so fortunate as we and could use a helping hand. The miracle of giving that Scrooge discovered on Christmas Eve is exactly what The Rotary Foundation does 365 days a year. Our Foundation serves simultaneously as charity and performer in the field. Rotarians are on the ground, volunteering their skills and business expertise in support of grants that are funded by you. In this way, we carry out some of Rotary's most important work, such as protecting mothers and their babies and helping communities recover from the shocks of COVID-19. Please, remember The Rotary Foundation during this season of generosity. Remember that your gifts to the Foundation amplify our work in all areas of focus. They are perpetuated, not just today but long after we are gone. And the Foundation will continue to work its miracles in service to others tomorrow as long as we keep supporting it today. On behalf of The Rotary Foundation Trustees, I thank you for sending your generous contribution to the Foundation.” |
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January Rotary Board Meeting
The January meeting of the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held virtually at noon on Thursday, January 14th. All members are welcome to join and it will count as a makeup.
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2021 Raise the Stakes Fundraiser Postponed to October 16th
Due to continued uncertainty regarding the pandemic, the Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2021 "Raise the Stakes" fundraiser, has officially been postponed to October 16, 2021. The FFA Enrichment Center has been reserved for this new date and the other vendors are being contacted to confirm their availability. Many of the auction items that had been collected for our event last year have certificates that have already or will expire prior to year end 2021. A list of these items has been forwardeed to all club members. If you obtained an item with an expiration date, please contact the donor to obtain a new certificate or extention of the expiration date.
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Sukup Safe T Home Challenge
At the November meeting, the Ankeny's Board approved a the club's support of District Governor Steve Dakin's goal to purchase several Sukup Safe T Homes to be built in various countries around the world and Steve Wieneke's challenge for members to match his contribution of $250. Prior to year-end, the club had received $2,550 in donations from members. With the club's match, a check was sent to Steve Dakin in the amount of $5,100 in mid-December, 2020. Thank you to the members that have already contributed to this project. Contributions may still be made with the club matching all contributions made by members through January 14, 2021 up to a total of $3,500. If you wish to contribute to this project, mail your check, payable to the “Rotary Club of Ankeny”, to Rotary Club of Ankeny, ATTN: Jim Ramsey, Treasurer, 911 North Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023. Please include the statement "Sukup Safe T Home Donation" on the memo line. You will receive a receipt for this tax-deductible donation. The Safe T Homes can sleep 10 or more people and feature a double-roofed system that displaces heat, a full-size, lockable steel door, two windows that can be locked from within and a water collection system. The homes are built to withstand hurricane force winds and have a useful life of 75 years. You can find more information at this web site: https://www.sukup.com/safe-t-home
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Del Mohler Named Rotarian of Month for December
President Todd Wehr announced that he had selected Del Mohler to be recognized as the Ankeny "Rotarian of the Month" for December during the virtual meeting on December 8th. Del has completed the club's tax returns for the past several years and is always willing to give the prayer at the begining of club meetings. Congratulations Del!
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January Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in Janaury: 5th - Sarah Green 6th - Jack Pennington 15th - Jenna Lanning 20th - Sally Schroeder 24th - Connor Stobbe 25th - Justin Carlton 27th - Jeff Damman 28th - Roger Spahr 31st - Jim Gocke
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Welcome New Members
President Todd Wehr virtually inducted three new members into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on December 15, 2020. Heidi Kramer is the new Director of U. S. Development for corporate member Blessman International. Heidi will be the new Primary Designee. Adam Boeding, a former member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, will become the Primary Designee and Andy Pollock has applied to become a new Secondary Designee for corporate member Lincoln Savings Bank. Doug Parker will move from the Primary Designee and become a Secondary Designee. Laura Brassell will continue as a Secondary Designee. Congratulations and welcome Heidi, Adam, and Andy!! |
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Prspective New Member
The Board has approved an application for membership from Heidi Kramer. Heidi is the new Director of U.S. Development for Blessman International. She will become the Primary Designee for this corporate Rotary Club of Ankeny member. Comments regarding Heidi's proposed membership may be submitted to any Board member.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Fifty-two clubs make up Rotary International District 6380 (Michigan and Ontario, Canada) with seven clubs located in Macomb County, Michigan. These seven clubs donated more than 90,000 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to hospitals, nursing homes, dental offices, homeless shelters, food programs and schools as part of their on-going “100,000 Mask Challenge.” This project was made possible through a Rotary International Disaster Grant of $25,000 awarded by TRF. In a related report, the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North received a $73,000 grant from TRF called the “Pandemic Relief for Detroit Project” to provide a total of 100,000 masks to frontline workers in the area. A member of the Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club and incoming DG for 2021-2022, Brenda K. Tipton, expressed gratitude to the Foundation, explaining that the $73,000 GG Project “will supply PPEs and human service needs to the Detroit area. Detroit VA Hospital is on the list to receive $10,000 worth of PPEs.” Still in Michigan, District 6360 has provided funds matched by TRF to agencies providing nutritious meals to seniors in St. Joseph-Barton Harbor. The Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Barton Harbor handed a sum of $3,750 to Senior Nutrition Services and Meals on Wheels of SW Michigan. The TRF grant was awarded to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused an over 66% increased in need and new requests. Prior to Coronavirus, according to club president, Matt Hanley, 300 meals a day were served, but with the onset of the pandemic, the need has risen to 500 meals daily. As I look back on 2020, I reflect on how our lives have changed. The global COVID-19 pandemic brought pain and loss to many of us. And for almost all of us, our daily lives, family time, and work also changed this year. But we've made it to the end of this difficult year, not on our own but by reaching out to one another, as we always do in Rotary. With each passing year, I become prouder of our organization. (Holger Knaack, RI President 2020-21) |
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Disaster Relief for HondurasHurricane Eta made landfall in Central America as a Cetegory 4 hurricane on October 28th. The high winds were expected but the storm hovered over Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala for days leaving flooding and devastation behind. Juan Arias, Presidnet of our Evening Club, has been in contact with Rotarians in Honduras. Nearly all 33 Rotary clubs in Honduras are engaged in collecting water, food and basic necessities to supply shelters that have been set up throughout the country. Almost all those who own boats made them available to fire fighters for rescue work. Internationally, many Rotary clubs have offered monetary aid to assist with these efforts and to centralize the aid. ,   Juan has been in contact with our Distrdict Leadership and has coordinated a "Honduras Relief Fund". If you would like to contribute, you can send a check payable to "D6000 HEF" with "Honduras Relief" in the memo line. The check should then be mailed to D6000, P.O.Box 5774, Coralville, Iowa 52241. A GoFundMe page has also be established. If you wish to use this avenue for donating, use this link gf.me/u/y7z7sp. The preference is to use the D6000 method of giving to avoid the GoFundMe fees.
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$6,460 To Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is sending $6,460 to the Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund for the contributions made by its members through their invoices for the first and second qouarters of the year. This does not include several members that are making direct contributions to the Foundation for the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, and Global Grants. Thank you Ankeny Rotarains!
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Dennis Drager DG Nominee Designee 2023-2024
On November 22, 2020, the District 6000 Nominating Committee interviewed, online, candidates for District Governor Designee 2023-2024. The committee selected Dennis Drager of the Rotary Club of Marshalltown. Dennis is a Veterinarian and is currently serving District 6000 as an Assistant District Governor.
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Tamara Kenworthy, Chair of the Des Moines Rotary Multi-Club Committee and member of the Des Moines AM Rotary Club sent the following to the Rotary Club of Ankeny: On behalf of the Rotary Multi-Club Committee of greater Des Moines, thank you so much for your generous contribution of $1,000 in support of the October 20 virtual CIVITAS program on the topic of substance abuse. We have so many inspiring comments about the program and the various speakers. For those who were not able to attend the live program, the link to the recording is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB3DBVnVZFQ&feature=youtu.be One goal of CIVITAS as is to share net proceeds with various local non-profits who work in the area of substance abuse. We will be donating a total of $5,000 this year. Local non-profits who will each be receiving a $1,000 donation include:
We will also be donting $200 on behalf of each of our five speakers to non-profits, that provides substance abuse services, of their choice for an additional $1,000. It was important to share this topic with our members and guests. Thank you so much for supporting this initiative on such an important social issue.
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Project Fresh Start Thank YouThe Rotary Club of Ankeny purchased 138 coats to be distributed through Project Fresh Start in Ankeny. Here is a thank you received from Anne Williams: "Dear Rotary Club Members, On behalf of Project Fresh Start, I would like to extend my thanks for your generous donation of winter coats. The look on the faces of the studnets who walk out the door holding a brand new coat is heartwarming. A huge pat on the back goes to all the members of the Ankeny Rotary Club for helping to make that happen! As is the case with most things this year, we believe COVID had a negative impact on attendance at the giveaway. If any of your members know of students who are in need of warm outer wear, please do not hesitate to contact me at williamsofankeny@aol.com. Thank you again for your support. We greatly appreciate it!"    |
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Sarah Green Becomes Active Member
Sarah Green became a member of the Rotry Club of Ankeny on April 20, 2020 as the Primary Designee for corporate member Blessman International. Since then she has taken a position with Lutheran Services in Iowa as the Vice President of Philanthropy & Church Relations. Presidnt Wehr reintroduced her to the club on November 24, 2020 as a new individual Active member of the club. Thank you Sarah for choosing to continue your membership in the Club!
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Welcome New Member Erin Shaw
Erin Shaw recently joined A Plus Home Care Services as a Registered Nurse. She was inducted, virtually, into the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny as a Secondary Designee for corporate member A Plus Home Care Services on November 24, 2020 by President Juan Arias. Anne Porter is Erin's sponsor and will continue as the Primary designee for A Plus Home Care Services. Erin is a former member of the Rotary Club of Algona. Welcome Erin!!
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Club Match for Sukup Safe T Home Contributions
One of the goals District Governor, Steve Dakin, set for his 2020-2021 term was to fund 25 Safe T Homes to be built for families in various countries around the world. These homes can sleep 10 or more people and feature a double-roofed system that displaces heat, a full-size, lockable steel door, two windows that can be locked from within and a water collection system. The Safe T Home is built to withstand hurricane force winds and has a useful life of 75 years. You can find more information at this web site: https://www.sukup.com/safe-t-home A few weeks ago, Steve Wieneke issued a challenge to the members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny to match or exceed his contribution of $250 to support the Safe T Home project. Approximately $2,200 has been received, or committed, so far. At last week’s meeting, the Board committed to match contributions made by members through January 14, 2021 up to a total of $3,500. If you wish to contribute to this project, mail your check, payable to the “Rotary Club of Ankeny”, to Rotary Club of Ankeny, ATTN: Jim Ramsey, Treasurer, 911 North Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023. Please include the statement "Sukup Safe T Home Donation" on the memo line. A receipt from the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be sent to you for your donation. Prior to year-end, the club will forward all donations collected to Steve Dakin with a check payable to District HEF (Humanitarian and Educational Foundation, Inc.), and a list stating all individuals and amounts contributed. You should then also receive a receipt from the District 6000 HEF for your tax-deductible donation. Another check and list will also be sent after January 14th for contributions made in 2021. Thank you to those members that have already accepted Steve’s challenge and to those that are planning to contribute. |
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December Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in December: 1st - Patty Munguia 2nd - Chuck Stewart 3rd - Scott Port 12th - Rich Job 14th - Tim Cox 15th - Dylan Dyer 21st - Doug Beech 29th - Katelyn Mateer
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No In-Person Meetings Through Year-End
The Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Ankeny decided to discontinue in-person meetings through year-end due to increasing number of COVID cases in central Iowa. The Club, both noon and evening groups, will continue to meet via Zoom at least until January 4, 2021. The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny will not be meeting on Tuesday, December 22nd. Neither the Noon or Evening clubs will meet on Tuesday, December 29th.
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Prospective New Members
At their meeting on November 12th, the Board approved the following membership applicatins and changes: Lincoln Savings Bank - Adam Boeding, a former member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, will become the Primary Designee and Andy Pollock has applied to become a new Secondary Designee. Doug Parker will shift from the Primary Designee and become a Secondary Designee. Laura Brassell will continue as a Secondary Designee. Sarah Green is currently a member of the Club as a Secondary Designee for corporate member Blessman International. Since she is now the Vice President of Philanthropy & Church Relations for Lutheran Services in Iowa, she has applied to be an individual member. Erin Shaw is a registered nurse and is applying to become a Secondary Designee for Evening corporate member A Plus Home Care Services.
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Approval Received for Global Grant
Approval has been received from The Rotary Foundation for an application to construct sanitation facilities in various Early Childhood Development Centers across the communities surrounding Polokwane, South Africa. This award is in the amount of US$200,000. The project's one simple goal is to provide safe, hazardous free sanitation faciliteis for the benefit of children in early development canters as a basic human right. Currently, according to BBC News, South Africa has 25,000 schools with 4,500 of which are still using pit toilets. A pit tolilet is a hole in the ground covered by a platform. Many are shoddily constructed and as they get older become a death trap for young children.    Current Pit Toilet New Waterless Toilets The funds from this grant will be used to to construct new sanitation facilities using dry sanitatioin technology. This application was prepared by Blessman International and the Rotary Club of Ankeny is acting as the US Host and the Rotary Club of Polokwane is the local club. The majority of the funding will be coming from one of Blessman's major donors. These funds, $115,000, will be given to the Rotary Club of Ankeny, and we will then forward to the Rotary Foundation along with $1,000 from our club. District 6000 will provide $24,452, and $3,938 will be provided by the Rotary Club of Polokwane and their District 9400. The balance of the funds will come from RI matching funds.
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Doc Blessman Named Rotarian of the Month for October
Dr. Jim Blessman was recognized by President Wehr during the meeting on October 8th by naming him the club's Rotarian of the month for October. This is in recognition for the work he has done serving the families in need in South Africa. In the past year, Blessman International has led the submission of two Rotary Global Grants that will serve children and families in need in the communities surrounding Polowane, South Africa.
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Halloween at Rotary
Sally (Popeye) Schroeder, Kathy (Olive Oyl) Sibbel and Nate (Elvis) Burnham celebrated Halloween early by coming to the noon meeting on October 27th in costume. Don't they look Boo-tiful?
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Sargent At Arms Committee
The club is looking for 4-5 members willing to serve on a "Sargent at Arms Committee". The members of this committee would take turns performing some of the duties currently being performed by the Secretary. Specifically, each member would be responsible for a month at a time to arrive by 11:30, assist with set up, take attendance, and put the Rotary items away after the meeting. Assuming there are 4-5 members on this committee, each committee member would be responsible for 2-3 months during the year. The Secretary, Nate Burnham, would still be around most weeks to assist but would be more free to help the speaker get set up, visit with guests, take pictures, and get set up for the Zoom call (at least for a while longer). This will also provide back up for when Nate may be traveling or unable to attend a meeting.
This is an easy and enjoyable way to serve the club and maybe learn the names of other members. If interested, please contact Nate at nfburnham@gmail.com or 515-238-6589. We would like to have the committee established and ready to start serving by January if not sooner. Thanks for considering. |
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What Is The Paul Harris Society?
The Paul Harris Society, named for Rotary's founder, is made up of dedicated supporters who annually contribute $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Rotary Foundation grant. The Rotary Club of Ankeny currently has seven members of the Paul Harris Society who have made this commitment. They are Juan Arias, Nate Burnham, Jacquelyn Duke, Tim Hawkins, Steve SchraderBachar, Sally Schrader, and Zane Smith. If any other members would like to become members of the Paul Harris Society, they should contact Steve ScheraderBachar, Chair of the Club's Foundation Committee. The contribution may be made as part of their quarterly dues, $250 per quarter, an annual contribution of $1,000, or a monthly credit card payment of $85.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
In August 2019, Nigeria reached three years without a case of wild poliovirus. A year later, on the 25th of August 2020, the continent of Africa was declared polio-free. October 24 was World Polio Day and recognizes Rotary International’s immense contribution to the global effort at combating the crippling disease. Through TRF and matching grants by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the poliovirus is on its way to becoming history. Since 1996, Rotarians from across Africa and around the world have raised funds, immunized children, and promoted vaccinations all aimed at eradicating polio. More than 9 billion doses of oral polio vaccine have been provided throughout Africa preventing almost 2 million cases of paralysis. Every year about 2 million volunteers help vaccinate over 430 million children against polio in Africa. Rotarians all over the world have contributed almost $890 million toward polio eradication efforts in Africa. With the Gates matching funds, TRF has spent a staggering $1.6 billion on polio eradication. The funds have allowed Rotary, through TRF, to issue PolioPlus grants to fund polio surveillance, transportation, awareness campaigns, and National Immunization Days. Dr. Tunji Funsho, chair of Rotary’s Nigeria PolioPlus Committee was recently honored by TIME Magazine for his leadership in that nation’s polio eradication effort, and noted the impact that Rotarians have had on polio eradication efforts in Africa. Dr. Funsho said, “From raising funds and immunizing children, to providing ‘polio plusses,’ such as soap and health kits, Rotary members have shown resilience and steadfast dedication to our top priority of ending polio….no child in Africa will ever again be paralyzed by wild polio, a disease that once disabled 75,000 children every single year in Africa.” “I am from a generation who has witnessed the devastating effects of polio. When I discovered how close we were to eradicating polio, I was very motivated to be a part of this movement. It is so rare when you can accomplish something so spectacular.” - (Angelique Kidjo, Beninese Singer-Songwriter) |
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2020 Holiday Schedule
The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny will not be meeting on Tuesday, December 22nd. Neither the Noon or Evening clubs will be meeting on Tuesday, December 29th.
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District 6000 Foundation Luncheon
The annual District 6000 Foundation luncheon will be held online on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at noon. There will be presentations to Rotarians that have been recognized by The Rotary Foundation and District 6000 during the past Rotary year and also be a brief report on the successes that District 6000 has had by using the power of Our Foundation. The keynote speaker for the luncheon and special guest will be Rotary International President Holger Knaack. Don't miss this great opportunity to hear from our Rotary International President. Go to the Rotary District 6000 website, rotary6000.org, to register. Experience how "Rotary Opens Opportunities" through the The Rotary Foundation!
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November is Rotary Foundation Month November is Rotary Foundation month!! It is the mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty through gifts from it's members. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, the Foundation taps into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise to empower them to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. Through the Foundation, Rotary members have supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, provide basic education, and grow local economies. Rotary has also been a leader in the fight to eradicate polio worldwide. Did you know: Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. In 1929, the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later grew into Easter Seals. When Rotary founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions began pouring in to Rotary International, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the Foundation. In 1947, the Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance Study, later know as Ambassadorial Scholarships. 1965-66: Three programs were launched: Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training, and Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Rotary Foundation, which was later called Matching Grants. 1978: Rotary introduced the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first 3-H Grant funded a project to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio. 1985: The PolioPlus program was launched to eradicate polio worldwide. 1987-88: The first peace forums were held, leading to Rotary Peace Fellowships. 2013: New District, Global and packaged grants enable Rotarians around the world to respond to the world’s greatest needs. Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totaling more than $1 billion.
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Gocke Named PHF + 5
Foundation Chair, Steve SchraderBachar, presented Jim Gocke with a pin containing 5 sapphire stones to recognize him for achieving Paul Harris + 5 status for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
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November Rotary Board Meeting
The November meeting of the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held virtually, at noon, on Thursday, November 12th. All members are welcome to attend and it will count as a make-up. The Zoom link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88665211033?pwd=WW9aWFBjQUFhdmhzTk9GVkdQYlpsZz09 A reminder email with this Zoom link will be forwarded prior to the meeting. |
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November Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in November: 3rd - Steve Wieneke 4th - Nate Burnham 11th - Laura Luetje 12th - Jim Foreman 25th - Jan Franck 25th - Del Mohler 26th - Kathy Sibbel 29th - Darius Potts
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October Rotary Board Meeting
The October meeting of the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held virtually, at noon, on Thursday, October 8th. All members are welcome to attend and it will count as a make-up. The Zoom link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81258959506?pwd=L1psZEFaa2hoUVV6Y294L1RNcjg5QT09 A reminder email with this Zoom link will be forwarded prior to the meeting. |
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Donation Request Guidelines
It is the "Object of Rotary" to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular to encourage and foster "Service Above Self". The Rotary Club of Ankeny makes cash donations to worthy organizations each year. Requests are considered by the donation committee with recommendations being made to the Board. If any member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny would like to request a donation, they should review the "Donation Guidelines" that can be found on our web site under "Site Pages" / "Donations Requests". The "Donation Application" form can also be found on this page. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. To allow time for the Board members to review the requests prior to the actual Board meeting, all donation requests should be submitted to the Chairman of the Services/Donation Committee, Mary Cochran, dcochran@mchsi.com, prior to the end of the preceding month. For example, for a request to be considered at the November 12, 2020 Board meeting, it needs to be submitted to Mary by October 31, 2020.
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Coats for Project Fresh Start
For the 6th year in a row the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be purchasing 138 winter coats to be distributed by Project Fresh Start to students in the Ankeny Community School District at a cost of $2,502. Dave Kissinger attended the noon meeting on September 29th to accept the check and to thank the club for their contribution to the "Warm Coats" project. Thank you Dave Mercer for again leading this project this year.
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New Baby Boy for Lewellen's
Reece Lewellen and his wife Cassie are celebrating the birth of a baby boy named Callian, on September 27th. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 14 oz. and is 19.75 in. long. Baby and mother are doing well. Reece is a also doing well as a proud new father. The club gave the gift including four baby books and a gift card.
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AGAPE Thank You
With the assistance of a matching District Community Development grant, the Rotary Club of Ankeny provided funding for the AGAPE garden to purchase a potato plow. While participating in a service project to help harvest over 1,100 pounds of turnips and onions, members of the Ankeny Evening Rotary Club were able to get their picture taken with the plow. A very lovely thank you card has been received from The AGAPE Garden Team from the First United Methodist Church. "Thank you for the awesome gift. This Potato Plow is going to help us be sustainable for many years."    |
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85 Gather at "Together at the Table"From September 17-20 eight Ankeny Rotarians hosted approximately 85 guests for the club's "Together at the Table" parties. Donations from these parties totaled $4,530, the 15 silent auction items sold for $9,182, and a $2,000 donation from Polk County gives a total income of $15,712 from these parties. The big winners were those that participated and had fun at the parties. Thank you to the hosts, Todd Eipperle, Mark Land, Doug Beech, Nate Burnham, Abbi Rickelman, Trent Murphy, Laura Luetje, and Stacey Koeppen.               |
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In each of the past six year's, the Rotary Club of Ankeny has partnered with Project Fresh Start to purchase and distribute winter coats and other wither clothing to low income families in the Ankeny community. The Board has approved supporting this project again this year with a donation of $2,500.
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Ankeny Leadership Institute Sponsorships
The objective of the Ankeny Leadership Institute is to enhance personal leadership skills of participants, increase insight on issues facing our community, and inspire participants to become involved in leadership roles. Several current members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny are past graduates the ALI program and the Board believes all the participants of ALI should all be considered future Rotarian prospects. During their September meeting, the Board approved some sponsorships for the ALI to show support for ALI this program and increase Rotary's visibility to the participants. Rotary will be the sponsor for the ALI "Meet and Greet" and also for their "Graduation Ceremony". In addition, approval was granted for the club to provide up to two scholarships for payment of the tuition to participate in the ALI program. The preference is for individuals to be considered that they be a current Rotarian. If no current Rotarian wishes to participate, consideration will then be given to an employee of a Rotarian's business or a non Rotarian. The Board also approved a request to provide a sponsorship for the Engage Ankeny.org website. This website is a project of the Ankeny Leadership Institute's class of 2019-2020 and is to create a website to connect local nonprofits to the community and bring awareness to resources that are available. This Silver Sponsorship, $500, will help provide enhancements to the website.
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Burnham Named Rotarian of the Month
President Wehr presented Nate Burnham with a certificate naming him the Ankeny Rotarian of the month for September. He said it was in recognition for the many things he does behind the scenes as the Secretary of the club.
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Board approves Donation to Sleep In Heavenly Peace
"No kid sleeps on the floor in our town" is the mission of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Volunteers build, assemble and deliver single and bunk beds to children in need within our Central Iowa area. But mattresses and liners need to be purchased for the beds that have been made. The Board approved a donation of $1,000 during their September meeting which should purchase 11 sets.
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October Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in October: 5th - Mary Cochran 12th - Marie Kline 16th - Abbi Rickelman 20th - Kristofer Orth 24th - Brenda Wieneke 27th - Mark Densmore 29th - Renee Potts
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Return to Learn Donation
Many families in Ankeny are concerned with their ability to assist children with their learning on off days of a hybrid learning program to be utilized by the Ankeny Community Schools. Laura Luetje presented a request to the Board to provide some financial support for a "Return to Learn" program in which a licensed substitute teacher will be provided at a central location, Blue Bean in Ankeny. Rotary's donation of $3,500 will assist with the cost of renting the facility to provide access to technology and a safe learning environment for 6-weeks. This donation is considered "seed money" to help this program get started. If the program is expanded or continued beyond the 6-weeks, additional funding will be needed from other sources. The following thank you note was received from Laura Luetje: "Rotary Club of Ankeny, A heartfelt thank you for your support financially and in promoting the off-day return-to-learn program. I truly believe we are making a difference to the kiddos and families in the district and that this support is just another way to show how much the Rotary Club of Ankenysupports the community and how important this support is! Thank you!!" This note was received from one of the students: "Dear Ankeny Rotary - Thank you for donating. I love going to Blue Bean every Monday & Thursday! I love having Ms. Whitney & Mrs. Laura help me! Thanks again! With love, Cate Trewet" And a note from another student: "Thanks Ankeny Rotary Club! Thank you for helping support Return 2 Learn. I love it and i'm learning a lot! From Owen Hetiet"
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Rotary Receives Donation From Northwest Bank
Northwest Bank approved a grant to the Rotary Club of Ankeny in the amount of $1,000 to assist the club with some of the donations we have been making in the Ankeny community. Richard Bergez, Ankeny Market President, attended the noon meeting on September 1st to present the check to the club and thank the club for everything we do in the community. Thanks you Northwest Bank for recognizing the Rotary Club of Ankeny and for this donation to the club.
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Rotary Purchase Equipment for Ankeny Service Center
The Rotary Club of Ankeny allied for a District 6000 Community Development Grant to assist with the purchase on equipment need by the Ankeny Service Center due to their relocation to a new location. The grant from Diistrict 6000 will be matched by funds from the club making a total of $1,792 available to the ASC. Three Ankeny Rotarians sit on the Board of Directors for the ASC. They are Brian Tiernan, Kathy Sibbel and Tom Friedman.
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Donation to New Horizon Adult Day Center
A check in the amount of $1,000 was recently presented to Vicki Engh the director of the New Horizon Day Center. Due to COVID 19, and recommendations from the CDC and the Department of Health, NHDC had to close their doors. They are now reopening and these funds will help with the expenses incurred with reopening. Rotary will be recognized in their newsletter and on their Facebook page.
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September Rotary Board Meeting
The September meeting of the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held virtually at noon on Thursday, September 10th. All members are welcome to attend and it will count as a make-up. The Zoom link is
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82858925329 A reminder email with this Zoom link will be forwarded prior to the meeting. |
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Speaker Gifts to Continue
President Wehr proposed to the Board during their meeting on August 13th that the club continue the practice of thanking speakers by presenting them with a certificate stating the club will be making a donation to the Ankeny Service Center in recognition of their speaking to the club. The Board approved this proposal and a donation of $500 was made to the ASC to continue these speaker donations. ASC Board members Brian Tiernan, Tom Friedman, and Kathy Sibbel accepted a check from the club on August 18th for this donation.
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Charter Member Gene Hill Passes
Wilbur "Gene" Hill passed away on August 14, 2020. Gene was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny having joined the club in January 19, 1973. He left the club in 2011 after 38 years of membership. As it stated in his obituary, "Gene was a founding member and a past president of Ankeny Rotary Club as well as a recipient of the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Award". Wilbur "Gene" Hill was born July 27, 1928 in Webster City, IA and graduated from Stanhope High School in 1946. He then then went on to play basketball at Webster City Jr. College for a year prior to being drafted into the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Camp Carson Colorado for nine months before he received a medical discharge. He met the love of his life, Kathryn Jane Swanson, in 1947 and they were married on July 20, 1951 in Dayton, IA. Gene and Kathryn recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Gene joined the Iowa Highway Patrol in 1953 and served 40 years retiring as a Lieutenant in 1993. While on the patrol, he was in charge of the State Patrol Chaplains Program.
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Rotary picnic held August 11thThe Rotary Club of Ankeny's annual family picnic was held at Sunrise Park in Ankeny on he evening of August 11th. Sixteen members and 12 guests were present. Thank you to Steve Wieneke and Kristofer Orth for grilling the hamburgers and hot dogs. Also thank you to Rachel Panzi for coordinating the event on behalf of the Evening Club.    |
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Rotary Golf Outing - September 23rd
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be hosting a golf outing at Briarwood Golf Club on Wednesday, September 23rd. Tee times will likely range from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The cost is $50 per person and includes a cart and range balls and you are welcome to bring a guest. If you would like to sign up to play click on: https://forms.gle/F2JeYx8VG6GyKbeB7. Contact Justin Carlton, justin@e-carleton.com, with any questions.
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Open House at 1Collision Grimes
1Collision Grimes is under new management and has joined 1Collision Ankeny, also know as Ankeny Autobody1, and 1Collision R. Jones as the newest member of the 1Collision Des Moines Network. Together they have 95 years of combined expertise to the Western Suburbs. Ankeny Rotarian, Mark Martin invites club members to join in celebrating this new transition and to learn more about 1Collision Grimes by attending their open house at 2100 SE Gateway Drive #100, Grimes on September 2nd from 4-6 PM. Registration is required to limit attendance to ensure social distancing. To register go to https://1collisiondesmoines.com/open-house-and-ribbon-cutting-1collision-grimes/. |
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Evening Club Packs Meals From The Heartland
On Tuesday evening, August 25th, thirteen members and guests from the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny, participated in a service project by packaging meals for Meals From the Heartland. In less than two hours, along with a few other volunteers, they packaged 171,000 meals that will be sent to several countries in Central America.
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Ankeny Rotary: Together at the Table
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's September fundraising event, "Together at the Table" will be held September 17-20. Several Rotarians have agreed to be a host for 8-10 guests but we are still looking for more hosts. The goal is for each host to generate a donation of at least $500 through ticket sales or donations. For example, you can invite 10 guests and charge them $50 a piece or ask for a $50 suggested donation, or you can personally cover the $500. The host will be responsible for food and drink for their guests but the club will provide a certain amount of liquor or wine to each host from the bottles that were donated for the "Wall of Wine" for this year's fundraiser. You can host in whatever fashion you choose. Some members are going with themes, some are having the food catered, some are cooking, some are doing cocktails with appetizers, some are doing a brunch. If you prefer, you can pair up with another member if you like to help in covering the costs and guest invites. It is up to you! The location is also up to you. There will be approximately 15 auction items that will be sold by sealed bid with a one-time highest bid for your guests that night. We plan to have guest packets with info on Rotary and the auction items with envelopes to seal their bids. Hosts will turn the sealed bids into the auction committee and the winners of the items will be announced after Sunday, September 20, 2020. We are also working on a recorded comedy act as entertainment for your guests. Contact Laura Leutje, laura.luetje@ankenylaw.com, or Stacey Koeppen, Stacey.Koeppen@edwardjones.com, if you would like to host or co-host a party or attend a party being hosted by another member. |
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ASC Receives Golf Ball Drop Proceeds
During the noon meeting on August 18th, Ankeny Service Center Board members, Brian Tiernan, Tom Friedman, and Kathy Sibbel were presented with a check in the amount of $3,254.81 by President Todd Wehr. This check represented 60% of the net proceeds from sale of golf ball drop tickets. This amount will be increased by an additional $240, making a total of $3,494.81 for the Ankeny Service Center, due to one of the winners donating a portion of their proceeds back to the club.
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Tom Friedman Named August Rotarian of the Month
President Todd Wehr recognized Tom Friedman for coordinating the golf ball drop to benefit the Ankeny Service Center by naming him the "Ankeny Rotarian of the Month" for August. Congratulations Tom!
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Rotary Foundation Minute
The news about one of TRF’s missions, health improvement, remains depressing; however, what is uplifting is the relentless effort of Rotarians all over the world at fighting the scourge of COVID-19 and its devastating impact on communities. In the past week, Rotary Clubs in districts devastated by the Derecho have been responding to the immediate needs of people affected by the storm. In the coastal city of South East India, members of the Rotary Club of Chennai donated the sum of Rs.30 Lakhs (40,032USD) to purchase more dialysis machines for a local hospital. Sponsored by TRF’s Global Grant, in partnership with the Rotary Club of The Hills Kellyville and Chatswood Sunrise, the fund will add seven more dialysis machines to the five installed in the hospital. At the handing over ceremony to the Shree Jain Medical relief Society, the chairperson of the program, Maheshraj T acknowledged the help of Rotary in buying the machines, adding that at least 500 more patients will be dialyzed every month, making healthcare more accessible to people with kidney disease. "If we really want to love, if we really want to live, we must love until it hurts. No Rotarian whose motto is Service Above Self, I think, should call himself a Rotarian if he does not make time to serve. If we love, we begin to serve. And this is where that beautiful motto begins that the Rotarian have made this year, Take Time to Serve." Mother Teresa - 1981. |
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September Rotarian Birthdays
Sixteen Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in September. This is more than in any other month and note there are four members with the same birthday, September 7th. This is more than on any other day of the year. Those celebrating September birthdays include: 7th - Teri Crist 7th - Tom Friedman 7th - Mark Martin 7th - Scott Obstarczyk 8th - Kent Patterson 9th - Jacquelyn Duke 15th - Reece Lewellen 16th - Todd Wehr 20th - Kevin Brooks 20th - Lewis Todtz 24th - Andrew Stumbo 25th - Jim Hudson 27th - Andy Testino 27th - Mick Testino 29th - Tim Hawkins 29th - Anne Porter
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Jennifer Jones Selected to Set History
Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International's president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization's 115-year history. Jones will officially become president-nominee on October 1 if no other candidates challenge her.
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Rotary Club of NW Des Moines Golf Outing
The Rotary Club of NW Des Moines's 8th annual golf outing will be held at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club on Friday, September 18, 2020. There will be room for 18 foursomes and they would like at least one foursome from each of the Des Moines area Rotary clubs. This event is a fundraiser for children's literacy programs, food security, winter coats and Josh the Baby Otter swimming safety program. Let President Wehr know if you would like to be part of a foursome to represent the Rotary Club of Ankeny.
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The Golf Balls Have Been Dropped
A total of 559 golf ball tickets were sold including 31 through the Ankeny Service Center web site. This is 21 more total balls that were sold in 20219. Since there was no Ankeny Summerfest this year, the balls were dropped on July 30th. The winners are now known. and they are: 1st Place - $1,000 - Molly Lydon (Sold by Mike Lydon) 2nd Place - $375 - Brad Norwood (Sold by Tom Friedman) 3rd Place - $250 - Laura Luetje (Sold by Laura Luetje) 4th Place - $125 - Troy Boelman (Sold by Troy Boelman) The net proceeds from this year's event will be split 60% to the Ankeny Service Center and 40% to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Thank you to Wig & Pen and Tim's Amoco for donating the coupons on the tickets and to Andrew Larson, Ankeny Sanitation, for donating $2,000 towards the prize money. Also, a big thank you to Tom Friedman for coordinating this fundraising event.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
The news this week centers on the efforts undertaken, so far, by The Rotary Foundation in combating COVID-19. The excerpts below are from the report by the 2020-21 Trustee Chair of the Rotary Foundatin, Mr. K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran, in the current issue of The Rotarian: “If a honeybee faces a giant hornet alone, the bee has a problem. But if the honeybee faces a hornet with a swarm of other bees, then it is the hornet that has a problem. The COVID-19 pandemic seemed like a situation that might overwhelm The Rotary Foundation. But as things have progressed, we have not allowed it to do so. As of 4 June, we have funded 208 disaster response grants for $5.2 million and 169 new global grants at $13.8 million - all in three months. We have leveraged individual Rotarians' generosity with Foundation funds and in many cases other corporate funds to make projects larger and more impactful. We never allowed the pandemic to overpower us. Indeed, history shows that Rotarians are a curious breed. We are visionaries, an idealistic lot that dreams big dreams of a better world. At the same time, we are resilient and able to withstand challenges that others might succumb to. We were not idle during the pandemic lockdowns. We raised funds and did projects just as we would have if there had been no lockdown. We remembered that it's the same business that we always do - reaching out to people in distress - except the methodology by which we did it changed. The Rotary Foundation is more than 100 years old and has already weathered many storms - some of them mild and others devastating to the world. Thanks to the strength, sacrifice, and compassion of Rotarians and the level to which they have extended themselves, I believe the Foundation will continue to face the future with renewed hope and inspiration. Our Foundation will emerge from this pandemic much stronger and more resilient as long as you continue to have trust and faith in it.” There is a world of difference between a problem and a challenge. Our process of preparing and delivering the projects changed. The way we communicated what we did changed. (K.R Ravindran, The Rotarian, August 2020). |
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Rotary Family Picnic - August 11th
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's fall picnic will be on Tuesday, August 11 at Sunrise Park, 506 SE Peterson Drive. The evening will begin with social time at 6:00 PM and we will plan to eat at 6:30. The club will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and table service. Food will be served by people wearing masks and gloves. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverages and chairs. A sign up has been sent to members by email and will be available at the August 4th meeting.
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Juan Arias Becomes Paul Harris Society Member
Rotary District 6000 Foundation Chair Chris Knapp, virtually attended the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny meeting on July 28th. He joined in the meeting to present information regarding the Rotary Foundation and to also recognize Juan Arias for his commitment to the Rotary Foundation. Juan is a Paul Harris Fellow+4 and has also become a Paul Harris Society member. As a member of the Paul Harris Society, Juan has committed to contribute at least $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation for 10 years when he would become a Major Donor. The Rotary Club of Ankeny now has six Paul Harris Society members. They are: Juan Arias, Nate Burnham, Tim Hawkins, Steve SchraderBachar, Sally Schroeder, and Zane Smith. These six Rotarians contributed nearly 40% of the total contribution made to the Rotary Foundation by the Rotary Club of Ankeny in 2019-2020. Thank you to our Paul Harris Society members!!
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August Rotary Board Meeting
The August meeting of the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held virtually at noon on Thursday, August 13th. All members are welcome to attend and it will count as a make-up. The Zoom link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86723234722 A reminder email with this Zoom link will be forwarded prior to the meeting. |
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DG Dakin Makes Official Visit to Noon Ankeny
District 6000 DG Steve Dakin and Lesley will visit with all 66 Rotary Clubs in our District 6000 in the first 4 months of this new Rotary Year. They made their official visit to the Ankeny Noon club on July 7th. One of the items he wants to emphasis during his year as District Governor is to have FUN. To emphasize this, he suggested we add a fifth line to Rotary's 4-way test stating "Is it FUN".
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Evening BBQ at Fiscus HomeThe Evening Ankeny Rotary Club enjoyed a relaxing and fun social night with a barbeque at the home of Amanda and Noel Fiscus on the evening July 21st. Noel grilled burgers and brats for the group which included twelve Rotarians and 7 guests.    |
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Welcome New Member Chelsi Anderson
Chelsi Anderson is in Business Development with Vintage Hills Senior Living in Ankeny. She became the newest member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny when she was inducted on July 14, 2020. She and her husband Cody live in Ames. Welcome Chelsi!
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Thumbs Up From DG Dakin
District Governor Steve Dakin made his official visit to the noon Ankeny club on July 7, 2020. The following is a letter received from him following his visit: "Dear Todd, Lesley and I appreciate the lively welcome yesterday offered by the Rotary Club of Ankeny. We were impressed by the number of Board members who were able to join us online, which speaks to the support and dedication to your club. We realize the Ankeny Bandshell has needed your long-term maintenance, but we are aware that it is frequently used (during more socially appropriate times). Your dedication to the Ankeny Service Center is significant and also indispensable. There are always community needs to be satisfied. We are aware of the AMP and find it a tremendous asset. Great Rotary branding there! Fundraising this year may be a struggle, but it sounds like you are willing to try an alternative event. I am interested to hear the outcome of your “dinner parties”. This may be an idea that other clubs in the District could also use. Your involvement in international projects is also exciting: PPE for Honduras, the Ames water project in Tanzania, and also support for Blessman International. These opportunities to transform the world are made possible through your extensive donations to the Rotary Foundation: 100% involvement in Every Rotarian Every Year and Paul Harris Society members. A big “thumbs up” to the Ankeny club. During our trip around the District we will be sharing information with clubs about the positive effect your satellite club has had on your community. Specifically, we think they would be interested in how you have included members in joint activities and shared governance in an effort to make Ankeny a better community. Your hard work needs to be duplicated in a few other communities around District 6000. Thanks again for your time and attention. Have a great 2020-2021 Rotary year! Stay healthy and keep up the good works! Proud to be a Rotarian, Steve Dakin"
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Dave Mercer - "Rotarian of the Year"
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2019-2020 "Rotarian of the Year" was out of town the evening of the club's annual meeting and awards banquet but he did attend the club's July 21st meeting via Zoom. Laura Luetje and Stacey Koeppen, the club's 2018-2019 Co-Rotarians of the Year, took that opportunity to announce that Dave Mercer had been selected for this recognition for 2019-2020. Dave has been a member of the club for 14 years and has volunteered for a number of service projects and committees. For the past 6 years, he has been the club's representative at the District's Grant Management Training Meetings and in that capacity he has written several community development grants and oversaw the required reporting. He has also coordinated the club's purchase of coats and snow pants for Project Fresh Start, served on the AMP fundraising committee, assisted with the donations to the local food banks, and several other service projects. Congratulations Dave!!
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Ankeny Rotarian August Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in August: 5th - Jeff Magner 5th - Jess Reynolds 5th - James Warner 6th - Renee Murphy 12th - Dale Port 16th - Mark Land 16th - Pat Timmons 18th - Gary Welch 22nd - Brian Tiernan 28th - Ben Digmann Happy Birthday Rotarians!!
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Rich Job Named Rotarian of the Month
President Todd Wehr plans to continue with the practice of naming a member "Rotarian of the Month" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny. during his first meeting as President, he named Rich Job as the Rotarian of the month for July in recognition for his hard work and leadership as President of the club for 2019-2020. Thank you and congratulations Rich!!
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Another RYLA Thank You
Here is a thank you note from Haley Grubb one of the winners of a "Rotary Dollars For Scholars" scholarship. Dear Mary Cochran and Ankeny Rotary Club Members, I can't thank you enough for choosing me for this scholarship. It will definitely be put to good use! I will be attending the University of Iowa with a direct admission into the Nursing Program. I plan to become a pediatric practitioner. I am very excited to be a Hawkeye and make a difference in kids' lives. As this is a Rotary Scholarship, I figured I would tell you about my amazing time at RYLA. I attended my junior year (2018), and loved every second of it. RYLA taught me more about myself in a week than I had learned in my whole life. I made so many memories and met so many amazing people, most of which I still talk to! I wish there was a post-RYLA camp every summer so I could relive the RYLA magic every year. Thank you again for choosing me to receive this scholarship. I sincerely appreciate it! With RYLove, Haley Grubb
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Steve Wieneke Gives Evening Gavel to Juan Arias
The leadership of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny was turned over to Juan Arias by outgoing president, Steve Wieneke during the club's annual meeting. Thank you Steve and we look forward to Juan's leadership of the evening club in the 2020-2021 year.
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Virtual July Rotary Board Meeting
The July meeting of the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held virtually at noon on Thursday, July 9th. All members are welcome to attend and will receive a email with the Zoom link to join the meeting.
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Juan Arias Named "New Ankeny Rotarian of the Year"
Juan Arias was named the "New Ankeny Rotarian of the Year" during the "Annual Meeting and Awards Night" on June 30th. Although Juan is no stranger to Rotary, having been a Rotarian in Honduras since 1994, he has made a significant impact on the Rotary Club of Ankeny since he transferred his membership in 2018. Since then he maintained perfect attendance, completed session 3 of the Rotary Leadership Institute and graduated from this program, attended RLI facilitator training, volunteered to serve on the District RLI committee, assisted with set up and tear down of meeting equipment and paraphernalia, participated in nearly all evening club service projects, including the clean up and replanting of the Band Shell flower beds, and coordinated and conducted weekly virtual meetings. In addition, Juan was elected by Evening Club members to serve as President for 2020-2021 year and in that capacity attended PETS in Rochester earlier this year. In addition to a plaque, the club made a donation to the Rotary Foundation in Juan's name to elevate him to the Paul Harris Fellow+4 recognition level. Congratulations Juan!!
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Rich Job Turns Over Leadership to Todd Wehr
The club's "Annual Meeting and Awards Night" held on June 30th at the AG&CC concluded with the Rich Job turning over the leadership of the club to Todd Wehr. After being sworn in, Todd presented Rich with a golden gavel as a token of the club's appreciation for his leadership during the past year. Thank you Rich and good luck to Todd as we look forward to his leadership in the 2020-2021 year.
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Welcome New Member William Grimes
William Grimes was inducted as a new member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny on June 23, 2020. William is the Owner/General Manager of Cabaret Bar & Grill in Ankeny. Congratulations William!
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Raise the Stakes Fundraiser Cancelled For 2020
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's annual fundraiser that was originally scheduled for April 18, 2020 and then postponed to October 3, 2020 has now been cancelled for this year. It was decided there is still too much uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic to continue planning for the event this year. We now plan to hold the club's next fundraiser on April 17, 2021 at the FFA Enrichment Center and it will be another casino night similar to 2019. All vendors and sponsors have been contacted and most are willing to work with us on the 2021 fundraiser. Also, most auction items will be held over until next year. Plans are underway for a possible smaller, social event this fall that may allow the club to make a few dollars and sell a few of the auction items. Stay tuned for more details.
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Ankeny Presidents Participate in Gavel PassingA District 6000 gavel passing, which was to be held during the District Conference, was held virtually on June 26th. Rich Job, President of the Noon Club, Todd Wehr, President Elect of the noon club, and Steve Wieneke, President of the Evening Club gathered at home of Juan Arias, President Elect of the Evening Club to participate in the gavel passing ceremony. They were joined by approximately 175 District 6000 Rotarians. After a brief program, gavels were passed and the incoming Presidents were sworn in. Also present at Juan's house were Brenda Powell, Cindy Wehr, and Patty Munguia.    |
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Proposed New Member - Chelsi Anderson
The Board has approved an application for membership to the noon club from Chelsi Anderson. Chelsi lives in Ames but is employed by Vintage Hills Senior Living in Ankeny in Business Development. Comments regarding Chelsi's proposed membership may be submitted to any Board member.
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Jim Ramsey Named Guardian of Integrity Award Winner
District 6000 has announced the names of nine Rotarians who were nominated by their clubs to receive the Paul Hellwege Guardian of Integrity Award. These individuals were to be recognized during the District 6000 Conference however the pandemic got in the way. This award honors individuals who have made contributions in business, media, academia or government and who have by their actions, writing, policies, and public pronouncements strengthened and fostered development of integrity and ethical practices, and who have made sacrifices and/or undertaken risks to uphold Rotary's Core Value of integrity. The recipients included Jim Ramsey from the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Jim is a former bank examiner and currently Vice-President of Commercial Lending at a West Des Moines bank, so he is a prime candidate to be the treasurer of an organization. It's a position he has filled for nine years for the Rotary Club of Ankeny and also for The Morning Club, Des Moines's oldest breakfast club. But his life is not all numbers. It's also people! Jim serves breakfast twice weekly to 800 homeless folks, sings in his church choir, is a consummate Rotary volunteer, and "an active contributing donor" for the Blood Center of Iowa where he has donated 9 gallons of blood to save people's lives. Congratulations Jim!
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Message from DG Erna Morain
The following message has been received from 2019-2020 District Governor Erna Morain: Thank you to everyone who attended the first virtual District 6000 Historic Gavel passing event on June 26th. What a great way to celebrate the success of the 2019-2020 Presidents and their clubs and a great send off for 2020-2021Governor Steve Dakin and his great team of Presidents. If you missed the celebration, or if you want to see it again, just click on this 52 minute recording. OOPS, in my haste to publish our last and final edition of the RD6000 NEWS, I failed to include the link to the "In Memoriam" honoring those District Rotarians who passed away during this Rotary year. Sorry for the omission, I am including it here. Greetings, Erna |
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Ankeny Receives Presidential Citation for Fourth Consecutive Year
The Rotary "Presidential Citation" recognizes Rotary clubs that support Rotary's strategic priorities by completing certain activities during the year. The Rotary Club of Ankeny received a Presidential Citation for the 2018-2019 year when Ben Digmann was the president. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Ankeny has received this honor. Of the 65 clubs in District 6000, the Rotary Club of Ankeny is the only club in the district to have received this honor in each of the past four years.
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July Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in July: 1st - Justin Morgan 3rd - Brad Botos 9th - Jim Ramsey 18th - Rachel Panzi 19th - Jason Gassman 22nd - Gerry Bair 23rd - Todd Eipperle 25th - Shannon Maher
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More "Dollars For Scholars" Thank Yous
Here is another thank you from a Rotary Dollars for Scholars winner. Hi Rotary Club! Thank you so much for choosing me for your scholarship! I am incredibly grateful for your support! I plan to attend Central College in pursuit of a degree in Elementary Education I. However, this fall I have decided to go on a nine-month gap year mission trip across the world serving and helping others. I will be going to Swaziland, Ethiopia, Cambodia, and South Africa in those nine months. I am so excited to be able to help in other nations and connect with the people I meet. When I get back, I plan to pursue my education at Central in hopes of working with young students in my career. Ever since our family adopted my little brother from Ethiopia, Africa, I have found tremendous joy in spending time with him. This encouraged me to get involved in other opportunities working with kids, and I have enjoyed every minute of them. I love to be able to support young students as they grow in their knowledge and to be a positive role model. Your donation is much appreciated in pursuing this passion and I thank you again for your generous support! Sincerely, Samson, Densmore (Son of Ankeny Rotarian Mark Densmore)
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Mary Cochran Named Rotarian for the Month for June
President Rich Job honored Mary Cochran for her work as Chair of the Community Services (Donations) committee by naming her "Rotarian of the Month" for June at the meeting on June 2nd. Congratulations Mary!
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Welcome New Member Central Bank
Central Bank was inducted as a new corporate member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny on June 2, 2020. Current member Rotarian, Damon Miller, Senior VP, will be the Primary Designee and Jeff Damman, Senior VP, another current member of the club who recently began working with the bank, will be a Secondary Designee. Jordan Niewoehner, Junior Lender, and Katelyn Mateer, Talent Development Specialist, will be additional Secondary Designees. Congratulations to Central Bank and welcome Jordan and Katelyn!
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Board Approves Donations
During the meeting on June 11th, the Rotary Club of Ankeny Board approved several donation requests. They included: Mid-Iowa Council BSA - $1,500 - Due to the pandemic, the Boy Scouts have had difficulty with their usual fundraising and are selling hand sanitizer to raise funds. Each case contains 28 bottles and costs $150. Ten cases will be purchased and one case donated to the each food bank and assisted living facilities in Ankeny and On-With-Life. Ankeny 2gether - The Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce started a campaign, Ankeny 2gether to support local businesses that may be experiencing hardships as a result of the pandemic. The committee has raised over $11,000 through sales of t-shirts and private donations. Fourteen businesses have received grants from this project but the need continues. The Ankeny Chamber makes the award and determination of those eligible. The Board approved a donation of $2,500 for this project and a separate donation to go specifically to On-With-Life. ECD Sanitation - $1,000 - In South Africa there have been eight news reports in the past three years of a small child falling into a pit toilet and drowning in human waste. The club agreed last month to be the US host for a Rotary Global Grant to construct about 40 new Enviro Loo waterless toilets to replace some of these old pit toilets at Early Childhood Development centers in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Blessman International will do the site selection and oversee cthe construction of the toilets.. Most of the funds for this project will be donated to the Rotary Club of Ankeny by a major donor and the club will in turn forward these funds to RI for this grant. $23,288 will come from District 6000 Designated Funds and approximately $61,000 from Rotary International and $3,750 from the local host club, the Rotary Club of Polokwane, South Africa. The total grant is in the amount of $200,000.
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District 6000 Receives Disaster Grant
Rotary District 6000 Governor, Erna Morain, has confirmed the District's RI Disaster Grant application in the amount of $25,000 for Food and Nutrition items has been approved by the Rotary Foundation. The funds will be funneled through the Food Bank of Iowa and its sister organizations, HACAP and River Bend Food Bank to insure that all communities in the district where our clubs are located will receive an equitable portion of the food purchased by the grant. In addition, District 6000 clubs and embers contributed over $39,000 in cash to the District Humanitarian and Educational Foundation after DG Morain put out the plea a few weeks ago. Another $32,000 came from the District's unused DDF funds from the 2019-2020 year and clubs, contributed about $50,000 to their local food pantries and spent a great number of hours handling and distributing the supplies in their own communities. In total, with the grant, nearly $150,000 was provided to the food banks. Since the food bank network can generate four meals for every dollar donated, District 6000 Rotarians will be providing over 500,000 meals for Iowans in need in Iowa due to the pandemic. Thanks to all Rotarians that contributed to make this possible. District 6000 really does believe in "Service Above Self". |
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Dennison Joins Rotary District 6000
District Governor, Erna Morain, has announced the Rotary Club of Denison is officially now a part of District 6000 and has become the 66th club in our District. The Rotary International Board did approve the boundary line shift with the adjoining District 5610 to the Northwest of District 6000. This places Denison within the boundaries of our District. This was done at the request of the Denison club and will become effective on July 1, 2020.
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Missed Meetings Meal CreditsBoth the noon and evening Rotary Clubs of Ankeny have been meeting virtually since March 10, 2020. The first in-person noon meeting was held at the AG&CC on June 23, 2020. This means there were 14 Tuesday luncheons missed. The dues for noon Active and Corporate members include a meal charge of approximately $130 per quarter or $10 per meal. During their meeting on June 11th, the Board approved offering each Active and Corporate member the option of choosing one of the following:
If you wish to receive this credit, you must email or call Nate Burnham, at nfburnham@gmail.com, or 515-238-6589, to confirm that you wish to receive the credit adjustment and the amount you wish to receive. You can request any amount up to $140. If we do not hear from you prior to our sending out the July invoices, we will assume you do not wish to receive any credit. Note – Since there is no meal charge included in the dues for Evening club, Honorary, On Leave, or Senior Active members, there is no adjustment being offered on their invoices. |
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DG Steve Dakin's Official Visit to Ankeny
District Governor Steve Dakin and his wife Lesley will be making their official visit to the Ankeny noon club on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. This will be an in-person meeting with the option to join the meeting using a Zoom connection The Board will be meeting with DG Dakin at 10:45 AM, also at the AG&CC prior to the regular meeting. All Board members should plan to attend if they can but all members are welcome. A Zoom connection will also be provided for this meeting. DG Dakin's official visit to the Evening club will be on September 15th. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
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Annual Meeting & Awards Night - June 30thWe are hopeful the club can hold it's annual meeting and awards banquet on June 30 at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. Their restaurant is open but, unless guidelines are revised, there could be a limit on the number of guests they can serve. There are also still concerns regarding the meeting as a larger group. Other possibilities are to have the meeting using Zoom or postponing the meeting until a later date. A final decision regarding the annual meeting can hopefully be made during the Board meeting on June 11th.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Most of the activities that Rotary districts and their clubs worldwide are currently engaged in are centered on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rotary International, in response to the ravaging impacts of this virus on the lives of the people world-wide, through its charitable agency, The Rotary Foundation, created the Disaster Response Fund. This fund, with limited financing by TRF is designed to help districts around the world respond to disasters. Funds were made available and applications were accepted from many of the 535 Rotary districts as well as many of the nearly 35,000 clubs worldwide. Shortly after the funds were made available the funds were exhausted. Below are two great stories of how a district and some its clubs have made a difference. The Rotary Club of La Crosse (WI), District 6250, received a $1,000 Disaster Relief Grant from TRF to be donated to the Hunger Task Force’s “Together We Can” Drive-thru Food Drive at the Valley View Mall. The district added a sum of $2,000 to the grant, which will be split among organizations catering to local needs. The New Horizon’s Food Pantry, Gateway Council Boys Scouts Camp Subsidies, YMCA Youth activities are among the beneficiaries. The six Chippewa Valley Rotary Clubs, (WI) District 6250, also received a $4,200 Disaster Relief Grant from TRF. In addition to the grant from TRF, the clubs have donated $2,500 in relief funds which provides a total of $6,700. All funds will be donated to two different organizations providing Covid-19 relief in the Chippewa Valley. Assistant Governor Michael Kloss stated that the clubs understand the difficulties and hardships caused by the pandemic, adding “ I hope that our help, through the support of Rotary International (The Rotary Foundation), will ease the pain for some and foster others more fortunate to help in any way they can.” “We have to be open to new approaches and creating unique clubs for younger people is just part of the solution…We will not let rapid change defeat us. We will capture this moment to grow Rotary, making it stronger, more adaptable, and even more aligned with our core values,” said Rotary International President-elect, Holger Knaack. |
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Ankeny Clean Up Days to be Rescheduled
We have been advised by Aaron Putnam, Public Works Operations Manager for Ankeny, that "Ankeny's Clean Up Days" will be rescheduled. However, they plan to use all contract labor and equipment and no volunteer. They look forward to working with the Rotary club again next year.
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Juan Arias Named Rotarian of Month for May
During the virtual meetings on May 12th, President Rich Job named Juan Arias the "Rotarian of the Month" for May. Juan was instrumental in presenting the opportunity for the club to become the International sponsor for a Rotary Global Grant to purchase equipment needed in the patient care rooms and necessary supplies in the protection of medical and paramedical personnel in Honduras. With Juan's leadership, this grant went from Rotary Club of Ankeny Board approval to submission of the grant, approval by Rotary International, funding, purchase, and delivery of the PPE equipment in less than six weeks. Juan has also agreed to assume the presidency of the Evening club for the 2020-2021 Rotary year. Thank you and congratulations Juan!!
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Honduras Global Grant FundedThe Rotary Club of Ankeny is the international sponsor for a Rotary Global Grant to purchase equipment needed in the patient care rooms and necessary supplies in the protection of medical and paramedical personnel in Honduras. The grant has been fully funded and the equipment purchased and delivered to the Rotary clubs in Honduras. Here are a few pictures of the equipment:     |
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June Rotary Board Meeting
The June Board meeting for the Rotary CLub of Ankeny will be held virtually at noon on Thursday, June 11th. All members are welcome to join and will receive an email with instructions on how to join the meeting.
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Thank Yous From Dollars For Scholars Winners
The Rotary Club of Ankeny provided two $500 scholarships to each high school in Ankeny through Dollars for Scholars. Here are thank you letters received from two of the winners: "To the Rotary Club of Ankeny, I would first like to express my gratitude to this club for awarding me this scholarship. Being the daughter of a Rotarian I have experienced first hand much of the amazing work this club does for our community, from can drives to Meals from the Heartland and local gardening. It is heart fulfilling work that I hope to continue in my future. Next year I will be attending Creighton University to major in Communications on the Pre-Law track. This path is so intriguing to me because I will soon understand how and why people communicate with each other in the way that they do, and while using the law I am able to help so many people, something I have always wanted to do, much like the Rotary Club does. This club has helped to show me who I aspire to be in the future, a caring member of the community. I am beyond grateful you have chosen me to be a recipient of this scholarship and I know it will help me in my future endeavours. Thank You Again, Olivia Orth" (Daughter of Rotarian Kristofer Orth) "Ankeny Rotary Club Members, First and foremost, thank you . Thank you for awarding me the Ankeny Rotary Club Scholarship. Hearing this news is a huge honor as I would not be the person I am today without our lovely Rotary Club. I attended RYLA in the summer of 2018. I was a counselor in the summer of 2019 and was to be a second year team lead this year. However, as I am sure you know, RYLA 2020 was cancelled. I am planning on being a team lead in 2021 again. I know that I will continue to be involved in RYLA for as long as I can. Without all of you, I would have never been able to be a part of something so magical. Because of the Ankeny Rotary Club, I now have best friends all over the state of Iowa. I have learned an incredible amount about myself, others, and the world throughout my years involved in Rotary and RYLA. I have learned to lead through vulnerability, use my empathy to help and create authentic and one of a kind connections. I know that no matter where my life takes me. I will always cherish and carry the Rotary and RYLA magic with me. I hope you all are staying healthy, happy, and safe. I appreciate all of you beyond words. Thank you for everything. Elise Wilson"
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Over 400,000 Meals!
District Governor Erna Morain has reported the response to the plea she made on April 14th for clubs in District 6000 and Rotarians to step up to "Service Above Self" for those in need by donating to the Food Bank network in Iowa was overwhelming. As of May 22nd, $38,837 has been contributed to the food pantries in the communities in which we have clubs in our District. In addition, the District contributed a little over $32,000 of District Designated Funds to the Food Banks and District clubs and individual Rotarians have contributed over $50,000 and lots of volunteer hours to their own local food pantries in the past several weeks. When you add everything up, that's approximately $120,000 donated to the Food Banks. Nearly four meals can be furnished for each dollar donated which means well over 400,000 meals have been provided by our District for those, through no fault of their own, are being hit hard by the impact of COVID-19. Erna went on to say, "THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU District 6000 members. I couldn't be prouder to be your fellow Rotarian this year. I know things will get better, and we are already seeing it, but I wanted to let you know how proud I am of each of you."
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Thank You from YESS
Todd Wehr received the following note from Carole Chambers, Director of Marketing Strategies and Community Partnerships for Youth Emergencies Services and Shelter in Des Moines: "I found out from Joe Sorensen this morning that your Rotary Club in Ankeny is supporting YESS with a big contribution to our Don’t Duck-Out campaign. This was awesome news and we thank you all for your generous donation of $1,000. Please carry back to your organization our gratitude for your generosity of heart! When YESS had to cancel our annual Duck Derby this month, which is our largest annual fund raising event, we added an immediate negative impact of more than $200,000 to our bottom line. It’s a devastating blow. So we launched the Don’t Duck-Out campaign in an effort to try to recap some of the expenses we had already incurred for the derby and try to lessen the pain of the bottom line impact. Last week, EquiTrust Life stepped up to help us fund a TV campaign for this initiative which has resulted in a great return on that investment with multiple donations ranging from $5 to more than $1,000. It’s been amazing! We’d love to challenge other Rotary Clubs to follow suite." And Nate Burnham received the following from Carole: "Rotary Club of Ankeny is Awesome! Your gift of $1,000 is HUGE and will go a very long way in helping us keep Iowa's most vulnerable kids safe from abuse, neglect, trafficking and drugs. Please send our deep gratitude to every member in your chapter." |
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Thank You Note from Holy Trinity Food Pantry
Pastor Pam Schreader from the Holy Trinty Lutheran Church sent the following note to the club: "Dear Rotary Club of Ankeny, We thank you for your generous monetary donation to the Holy Trinity Food Pantry. We appreciate the many ways to reach out to serve the hungry. As you are well aware, the need for food continues to be a challenge for more people. Thank you for making a difference and caring for your neighbors. Peace, Pastor Pam Schreader"
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June Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in June: 6th - Ben Norman 7th - DuWayne McDaniel 10th - Daniel Pixey 11th - Noel Fiscus 14th - Sue Gibbons 17th - Dave Mercer 20th - Steve Van Oort 21st - Mike Lydon 26th - Carmen Davis |
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One Donation. Voice. Community.
Our Co-Chairs for the club's 2020 fundraiser developed a new logo for the club which was formally approved at the meeting on April 28th. The idea of this logo is to encourage individuals and companies to make one donation to Rotary instead of smaller donations to several non-profits and other organizations in our community. In this way, Rotary can speak with one voice for them, and better serve our community with donations to these organizations.
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Thank You From DG Erna Morain
Several members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny answered District Governor Erna Morain's challenge to send checks to her to provide funding to the food banks in our District. Her goal was to raise $25,000 for this project. As of last week, over $20,000 has been contributed and exceeding her goal is in sight. Checks collected by our club and sent to her totaled $1,675. In addition, some funds were sent directly to Erna. Thank you Ankeny Rotarians!
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Rotary District 6000 Festival CANCELLED
The annual year-end District 6000 event, this year's RD6000 Festival to be held on June 25-27 at Prairie Meadows has been cancelled. This was a difficult and disappointng decision but necessary in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the only wise choice. Rotary International continues to encourage all districts in the world to avoid the dangers of staging large gatherings during this time period and Iowa still has in place limitations on the number of people who can gather in one place. There are still plans to hold several virtual events to provide a bit of the excitement and fellowship that was planned for the Festival including the possibility of a mass gavel passing, award recognitions to celebrate the successes of clubs and individual members, and a Memoriam ceremony to recognize the individual members of clubs on the District whose death occurred during the current Rotary year. More information regarding these virtual events will be coming in the next few weeks.
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Rotary Dollars For Scholarship Winners
The Rotary Club of Ankeny provided $2,000 for four scholarships for Ankeny seniors. All have a connection to Rotary. The winners are: Samson Densmore - Son of Ankeny Rotarian Mark Densmore - Plans to attend Central College and will major in Elementary School Education Olivia Orth - Daughter of Ankeny Rotarian Kristofer Orth - Plans to attend Creighton University and major in General Communication Elise Wilson - Attended RYLA in 2018 - Plans to attend Luther College and major in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies Haley Grubb - Attended RYLA in 2018 - Plans to attend the University of Iowa and major in Nursing
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Virtual Rotary Board Meeting
The May Board meeting for the Rotary CLub of Ankeny will be held virtually at noon on Thursday, May 14th. All members are welcome to join and will receive an email with instructions on how to join the meeting.
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Welcome New Corporate Member Blessman International
Blessman International was Inducted as a Corporate member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny on April 28th. Sarah Green, Director of US Development will be the Primary Designee, Dr. Jim Blessman, CEO, Marvin Knoot, Director of US Operations, and Annie Simmons, Events Coordinator would be the Secondary Designees. Dr. Blessman is a former member of the Rotary Club of Waukee and is currently a charter member of the Baobab Rotary E-Club in South Africa. Since an individual can not be an Active member of two Rotary Clubs at the same time, Doc will become an Honorary member and Sarah, Marvin and Annie will be Active members of our club. Blessman International was proposed for membership by Nate Burnham. Welcome Sarah, Doc, Marvin And Annie!
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Thank You From Cindy Gordon
The Rotary Club of Ankeny sent checks each in the amount of $250 to Cindy Gordon and Brian Pearson. They had to be furloughed from their jobs as waitress and cook at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The checks were to let them know the club was thinking of them and that we hoped to be seeing them again soon. The following is a thank you note received from Cindy: "Rotary: Thank you for your kindness and generosity! I really appreciate it. You are an amazing group of people!! Hope everyone is doing well. Looking forward to seeing you at the club, hopefully soon.
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Club Approves Participation in COVID19 Honduras Grant
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has agreed to be the International sponsor for a Rotary Global Grant to purchase equipment needed in the patient care rooms and necessary supplies in the protection of medical and paramedical personnel necessary in Honduras due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Honduras, there are immense deficiencies in equipment and supplies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The supplies to be purchased include monitors, infusion pumps, masks, robes, and plastic face shields. All 33 Rotary clubs in Honduras have joined in forming the Rotarian Emergency Committee of Honduras to clearly define the needs and scope of the project. These clubs contributions plus District Designated Funds from Honduras will total $26,600 which will then receive a match from the Rotary International World Fund. In addition to being the International sponsor for this project, the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be contributing $2,000 which will receive a 50% match from the Rotary Foundation. This donation will also be matched by District 6000 with $3,444 of District Designated Funds which will then be matched dollar for dollar by Rotary International's World Fund resulting in $9,888 in total funding for this project through our club. Rich Job will be the Primary Contact for this project with Juan Arias participation in the International Committee. The total funding for this project from all sources will be $56,538.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
good schools, with all the necessary conditions in place to foster effective learning and intellectual development of future leaders, are usually the privilege of the rich and famous in developing countries. On the other hand, public or government operated schools are the usual lot of underprivileged children from very poor homes. Their schools re generally dilapidated, with leaky roofs, non-functioning labs, and horrible or non-existing toilets. To alleviate this inequity, The Rotary Foundation takes action by empowering educators to inspire learning at all ages. Its goal is to "strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education and increase adult literacy". Rajkot, India to Mount Pleasant, Iowa is some 7,915 miles. Such distances have never been a good reason for Rotarians to not respond to the needs of their fellow human beings. And when the need falls within the mission of TRF, then amazing things are bound to happen. Insufficient learning in basic English and Math in 96 government-run primary schools in the Indian city of Rajkot was what propelled Rotarians in far away southeastern Iowa to collaborate with the Rotary Club of Rajkot Midtown (District 3060) on a Global Grant. The result is 8 E-learning Centers for Excellence 6,675,394 INR (US$87,510). Each Learning Center goal is to increase English and math proficiency of no less than 3,094 students Each of the 8 centers is equipped with 30 laptops, several CCTVs routers, a server, headphones, software, and educational content library. Calvin Litwiller (PDG, D6000) and member of the Mount Pleasant (Evening) Rotary led the team of four D6000 clubs -, Fairfield, Burlington, Mount Pleasant, and Mount Pleasant (Evening) in coordination and applying for the district DDF. In a phone interview, Litwiller expressed his satisfaction with the overall success of the grant, adding, "when you look at the end result, and the impact we can make as Rotarians, you are bound to feel good for the things we do".
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May Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in May: 1st - Tammy Heckart 4th - Laura Brassel 8th - Valerie Armington 12th - Damon Miller 13th - Kurt Backes 19th - Rick Andriano 26th - Jon Lowman Happy Birthday Rotarians!!
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Thank You From Holy Trinity
Doug Beech received the following letter from Holy Trinity Luthern Church: On behalf of the members, leaders, and staff of Holy Trinity Church, and the clients served by our food pantry, I want to say thank you for your recent gift of $700 (and Girl Scout Cookies!). Your gift not only put food on the table for people who desperately needed help, your kindness and generosity brought hope and grace during a time of trial for all of us. We have had to adapt our food pantry ministry to allow for social distancing and address health concerns. Instead of being able to allow people to self-select food from the shelves, we are packing items and placing them in cars when folks drive up. We also have had to depend on the donation of food items and more on the financial contributions that allow us to have food delivered. Your gift made a huge difference in our ability to have food on hand. We opened our food pantry in the hopes it would be not just a service to the people of our community who need food, but a partnership with a concerned community. Your gift exemplifies our vision and strengthens our partnership. Thank you for your gift, and thanks be to God! In Christ, Tim Olson, Lead Paster
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Clean Up Days Postponed.JPG)
The annual Ankeny Clean Up Days that was scheduled for May 16th and 17th has been postponed. A new date has not as yet been scheduled.
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Doug Beech Named Rotarian of the Month
During the virtual meeting on April 14th, President Rich Job named Doug Beech the "Rotarian of the Month" for April. Doug has been active on the fundraiser committee and recently led the effort to raise $2,910 for the three food banks that serve Ankeny. Congratulations Doug!
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Annual Spring Clean Up
On Saturday, April 18th, eight members of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny did yard cleanup at the home of Steve Wieneke and Brenda Powell. This is one of the annual projects done by the Evening club in conjunction with the Rotary Annual Fundraiser. With the Fundraiser being postponed, Steve and Brenda offered to make a donation to the club in exchange for members completing some work in their yard. Thank you to Kristofer Orth, Jeff Manger, Jacquelyn Duke, Jenna Lanning, Anne Porter, Brenda Powell and Steve Wieneke for participating.
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Board Approves New Member Application - Blessman International
During the meeting on April 9th, the Board approved a new corporate member application from Blessman International. Sarah Green, Director of US Development would be the Primary Designee, Dr. Jim Blessman, CEO, Marvin Knoot, Director of US Operations, and Annie Simmons, Events Coordinator would be the Secondary Designees. Dr. Blessman is currently a member of a club in South Africa. Since you can not be an Active member of two Rotary Clubs at the same time, he will become an Honorary member and the other three will be Active members. Blessman International was proposed for membership by Nate Burnham. Comments regarding this proposed membership may be submitted to any Board member.
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Cabaret Fish Fry to Aid Rotary
Cabaret Sports Bar & Grill at 2785 N. Ankeny Blvd. has agree to donate $2 of each "Fish & Chips" they sell on Fridays. On March 20th, the first Friday they hosted this event, they sold 73 which resulted in a $146 for Rotary. Plus the owner matched this amount which resulted in a total donation of $292 for Rotary. The club has agreed these funds will be in turn be donated to the Ankeny Service Center. After Easter and through June 30th, Cabaret plans to donate $2 of each Hamburger basket to The Rotary Club of Ankeny. Thank you Cabaret for supporting Rotary and the organizations we support.
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Fundraiser Postponed To October 3rd
In light of the current circumstances, we unfortunately are unable to hold our “Raise the Stakes for Community” event as originlly scheduled on April 18, 2020. We have rescheduled this event to take place on October 3, 2020. Please update your calendar with the new date. Tickets are still available for the new date. If you have already purchased a ticket(s) it(they) will be transferred to the new date, but if for any reason you are unable to attend, donate your ticket, or invite someone to attend in your place, please reach out to Laura.luetje@ankenylaw.com to request a refund. Thank you for your understanding and your continued support. All vendors are online for the new date with the exception of the Magician and DJ who had conflicts. Tim Cox has agreed to act as the DJ. Requests have been made of donors of time sensitive auction items for them to extend the expiration dates of their items. Essentially, all have agreed to the extension except for several items including tickets to events such as concerts and ML baseball games where the event is scheduled to take place prior to October 3rd. The current plan is to conduct an online auction for these items but no date has yet been set. We will use the next few weeks to identify which items should be put in an online auction prior to October and determine the best date for the auction. Thank you to Laura Leutje and Stacey Koeppen and all the members of the fundraiser committee for all their work in rescheduling this event.
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Rotary Meetings
Noon Club - The meeting for April 7th at noon has been cancelled. Board Meeting - The April Board meeting for the Club, will be held virtually using Zoom on Thursday, April 9th. All members will be receiving an email invitation with instructions on how to join the meeting. All members are welcome to participate. Evening Club - Members will be meeting virtually at 6:00 PM on April 7th. Darius Potts, Ankeny Police Chief will be the guest speaker. Evening members will be receiving a invitation by email with instructions on how to join. Contact Juan Arias, arias@ariasmunguia.com if you are a noon club member but would like to be included in the invitation. Future Meetings - All members will be notified by email, periodically, of the schedule for future meetings.
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Let Us Remember During this season of Easter, in the middle of the COVID -19 pandemic, as Rotarians, let us remember in our prayers and service:
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Club Members Donate to Ankeny Food Banks
Team Beech challenged Team Tiernan to a fundraiser to benefit the food banks that serve the Ankeny community. This challenge has generated $1,800 and the Club has agreed to add an additional $300 to the total. This resulted in a $700 cash donation to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Impact Community Action Programs and Lutheran Church of Hope Ankeny. Ultimately, the challenge was determined to be a draw. Thank you to all the members that participated in the challenge. If you have not participated yet but would like to, send Nate Burnham, nfburnham@gmail.com, an email and the amount you pledge will be added to your next quarterly invoice and your contribution will be donated to the food banks.
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Gifts to Exchange Students and Host Families
During the March 31 virtual meeting, club members agreed to present the two Rotary Youth Exchange students and their host families with some gifts to let them know we are thinking of them. Each of the families was given a $50 gift card from Casey's, $50 gift certificate to Wig & Pen, a box containing 12 boxes of Girl Scout cookies and a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. The cookies had previously been donated to the club's fundraiser by Laura Leutje. Both families stated they are doing well at this time. Amanda's host family is now also hosting an exchange student form France. The family that was previously hosting this student in Nevada had taken a trip to Costa Rica over spring break and is now in quarantine.
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CARES Act Enhances Benefits for Charitable Donations
Included in the 880 pages of the CARES, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act is a section on "Enhanced Tax Benefits for Charitable Gifts. These benefits include:
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Rotary Fall Picnic to be August 11th
The date has been set for Rotary's annual Fall Family picnic. It will be Tuesday, August 11th at Sunrise Park and will begin at 6:00 PM. More details to come later but for now "Save the Date".
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Virtual Rotary Meetings - March 31stThe Rotary Club of Ankeny will be meeting virtually tomorrow. The noon club's meeting will start at 12:00 and the evening meeting will start at 6:00. Everyone should have received an email from Juan Arias with instructions on how to join the meeting. If you did not receive the email, contact him at arias@ariasmunguia.com.
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Root Beer Float Fundraiser Cancelled
The Club was scheduled to sell root beer floats again this year to aid Special Olympics on April 25th. Due to the coronavirus, Special Olympics Iowa has suspended all fundraising, competitions, training and gathering until the end of May. Also, HyVee has suspended all food sampling until further notice. Since this is their only big fundraiser, they do hope to reschedule this fall.
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Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet Scheduled for June 30
The 2020 annual meeting and awards banquet for the Rotary Club of Ankeny has been scheduled for the evening of June 30th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. Unless it becomes necessary to change this date, the evening will consist of a social hour beginning at 6:00 PM including drinks and appetizers. A meal will not be served. The program will begin at 7:00 PM. The program will include some Paul Harris presentations, perfect attendance awards, the naming of the "Outstanding New Member of the Year", and "Rotarian of the Year", and the passing of the gavel to next year's president. Save the date and plan to attend to celebrate the accomplishments of the club during the past year.
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"Raise the Stakes for Community"- October 3, 2020
In light of the current circumstances, we unfortunately are unable to hold our “Raise the Stakes for Community” event as originlly scheduled on April 18, 2020. We have rescheduled this event to take place on October 3, 2020. Please update your calendar with the new date. Tickets are still available for the new date. If you have already purchased a ticket(s) it(they) will be transferred to the new date, but if for any reason you are unable to attend, donate your ticket, or invite someone to attend in your place, please reach out to Laura.luetje@ankenylaw.com to request a refund. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. The Rotary Club of Ankeny's tenth annual Dinner/Auction/Fundraiser, "Raise the Stakes for Community" will be held at the FFA Enrichment Center on the campus of DMACC in Ankeny on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Similar to last year, the evening will begin with appetizers and professional Las Vegas style gaming tables open for action at 5:00 PM. Everyone purchasing a ticket will receive chips to play the games which will include Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Three Card Poker, and Let It Ride. Complimentary beer and wine will be available throughout the evening and a buffet dinner will be provided. Individual tickets are $60 each or reserve a table of 8 for $440. Sponsorships are also available including:
The web site to purchase tickets is https:bidpartner.net/rotary/. To donate an auction item please bring the item to any Rotary meeting or give it to any member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. For more information contact Laura Luetje at laura.luetje@ankenylaw.com or Stacey Koeppen at stacey.koeppen@edwardjones.com. |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Rotarians have always been concerned about urban and community health, way before the dreadful Coronavirus necessitated a global emphasis on incessant hand washing. Through The Rotary Foundation (TRF), Rotarians have supported projects aimed at improving water purification, hygiene education, latrine construction and waste management all over the world. Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is a new project being undertaken by members of District 7910, comprising Rotary Clubs from Central Massachusetts and Metro West. Twenty-one volunteers are heading to Guatemala for a 7-day WASH mission on a project funded by a $318,000 Global Grant from TRF. Twenty-three primary schools in nine communities in Guatemala will benefit from this global grant. The grant will provide a comprehensive hygiene and menstrual education for both students and teachers. In addition, the grant will fund wash stations, adequate toilets, bathrooms, and safe water for drinking and cooking school meals. The WASH project in Guatemala is hosted by the Rotary Club of Nueva Guatemala, with participation by Rotary Clubs in Canada and The United States; and with the collaboration of four Guatemalan organizations. Speaking about the project, the Past District Governor and Chair of the District 7910 Foundation Committee, Steve Sager, explained that “working on international service projects like this is one of the best aspects of belonging to Rotary - come to help communities that seem disadvantaged by our standards, but we end up helping ourselves, making lifelong friends, and doing our part to make the world a better place.” Since 2013, The Rotary Foundation has invested in more than 1,000 WASH projects in more than 100 countries through its global grants. |
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Rotary Meetings Cancelled for March 17th through April 7thThe Rotary Club of Ankeny's meetings, both noon and evening meetings, for March 17th through April 7th are cancelled.
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April Rotary Board Meeting
The April Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held virtually at noon on Thursday, April 9th. All members are welcome to join and will be receiving an email with instructions on how to join the meeting. |
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Welcome New Members
The Rotary Club of Ankeny welcomed three new members to the club on March 3, 2020. They are: Tammy Heckart - Tammy is a realtor with ReMax Concepts in Ankeny and was proposed by Dave Mercer. Valerie Armingtom - Valerie is the Community Relations Representative at the Bridges. She was proposed by Kris Baker and is joining under The Bridges corporate membership. Marie Kline - Marie is transferring her membership from the Rotary Club of Parker, Colorado. She is a residential realtor with Keller Williams in Ankeny. The Club now has 105 members which includes 18 in the Evening Club.
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Burnham's Take Exchange Students to ISU GamesOver the past couple months, Nate & Annette Burnham took Melisa Valle, the Rotary exchange student from Copan, Mexico to four ISU women's games and one ISU men's game. She was considered a good luck charm, since ISU won all five games including an improbable win over the number two ranked Baylor women snapping their 58 game conference winning streak. They also took Zano Sibisi from South Africa to one men's game but she was not so lucky as the men lost that game.
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Exchange Students Take Charge of Meeting
March 10th was declared "Youth Day" at the noon Rotary meeting and three Rotary Exchange Students took charge of the meeting. The students were Melisa Valle and Amanda Alcorcer both from Copan Mexico and Grace Griesheim, 2020-2021 out bound student.
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Mercer Named Rotarian of Month for March
President Rich Job presented Dave Mercer with a certificate during the meeting on March 3rd, naming him the club's Rotarian of the month for March. Dave has been representing the club at District Grant Management training for the past several years and he has sponsored three new members in the past two months.
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April Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in April: 9th - Juan Arias 16th - Dean Lange 18th - Sara Thompson 20th - Ron Bode 20th - Brodey Hanson 22nd - Julie Todtz
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Rotary Foundation Minute
The mission of the Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. Some of the goals fulfilled by Rotarians around the world during February, Vocational Month, include: In the area of health improvement, to enhance healthcare and service delivery in Idi Araba and its communities, Rotary District 9110 (Nigeris) in partnership with TRF has unveiled a Medical Health Cabin worth 11,296,875 Naira (USD 32,000) to serve the people of the area as a mini primary center. Eight locations in Ogun and Lagos states will benefit from this project co-sponsored by District 2430 in Turkey; District 6910 in Georgia, USA District 4420 Brazil and the local Rotary Club of Gbagda, Nigeria. Speaking at the event a few days ago, the PDG, District 9110, Dr. Deinde Shoga explained that Idi Araba was among five underserved communities that suffer from poor healthcare. He expressed his district's gratitude to TRF for providing the matching funds. There are plans to site similar health facilities in no less than five locations in Lagos state.
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Burnham's Attend Cherokee Rotary
Nate and Annette Burnham attended the Rotary Club of Cherokee, Iowa on Monday, February 24th. They had two reasons for attending this meeting. First they had been invited by their niece, Julie Hering Kent, to be the guest speakers to make their presentation on their trip with Blessman International to South Africa last fall. Secondly, they had completed a donation to the Rotary Foundation to make Julie a Paul Harris Fellow. They used this opportunity to surprise her with the certificate and pin to name her a Paul Harris Fellow at her own club meeting. Julie's husband, Dennis, and her mother, Nancy, Nate's sister, were also in attendance.
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Welcome New Member DuWayne McDaniel
DuWayne McDaniel was inducted as a new member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny during the noon meeting on February 25th. DuWayne is the Owner of Bryant Heating and Cooling in Ankeny. He plans to convert his membership to a corporate membership as soon as he identifies which of his employees he would like to be the Secondary Designees. He was proposed for membership by Laura Leutje.
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Club Donates to Epilepsy Walk
Each year the Epilepsy Foundation - Iowa conducts a "Walk to End Epilepsy". In 2020 there will be three walks. The first will be in Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines on April 25, 2020. There will also be a walk in Cedar Falls on May 2nd and in Iowa City on June 6th. The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be donating $500 to help sponsor this walk. Nate and Annette Burnham matched this donation with $500 of their own to make the Rotary Club of Ankeny a "Friend Sponsor" for all three walks. Roxanne Cogil, Executive Director for the Foundation was a guest at the noon Rotary meeting on February 18th to pick up the checks.
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Patty Munguia Joins the Evening Club
Anna Patricia Munguia Godesky became the seventeenth member of the Evening Rotary Club when she was inducted by President Steve Wieneke on February 25th. Patty is a Mortgage Specialist with Wells Fargo and works in their downtown Des Moines office. She was proposed by her husband Juan Arias. Patty had previously been a member of the Rotary Club of San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
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March Rotary Board Meeting
The March Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held: When: Thursday, March 12th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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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 11th Kendall Sather 12th - Zane Smith 18th - Stacey Koeppen 21st - Troy Boelman 25th - John Biga 27th - Raj Reddy
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Board Approves New Member ApplicationsMembership - The Board reviewed and approved two new applications for membership into the Rotary Club of Ankeny at their meeting on February 18th. These applications were from: Patty Mungia - Patty works for Wells Fargo and is an Inbound Sales Specialist. She is also a former member of the Rotary Club of San Pedro Sula, Honduras and the wife of Evening club member Juan Aris. She was proposed by Juan and will become an Evening club member. DuWayne McDaniel - DuWayne works on HVAC with Bryant Iowa Heating & Cooling. He will likely be converting his membership to a corporate membership as soon as he identifies the Secondary Designees. He was proposed for membership by Laura Leutje. Tammy Heckart - Tammy is a Realtor with ReMax Concepts and was proposed by Dave Mercer. Valerie Armington – Desiree Claypool is no longer employed by The Bridges. Valerie is the Community Relations Representative replacing Desiree at the Bridges. She is being proposed by Kris Baker. Marie Kline - Marie is being proposed for membership by Abbi Rickelman. Prior to moving to Ankeny she was a member of the Rotary Club of Parker, Colorado. She is a residential realtor with Keller Williams in Ankeny. Comments regarding these proposed new members may be directed to any Board member.
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Zano Sibisi Speaks to Rotary
Zano Sibisi is an exchange student from south Africa. She is attending Ankeny Centennial High school through Iowa Resources for International Service and was introduced by Alesia Hassan the Youth Programs Placement Manager for IRIS. "Z", as she is called, told the Rotarians present about her country and experiences as an exchange student. She plans to talk to the evening club on March 3rd.
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Kathy Sibbel Named February Rotarian of Month
Kathy Sibbel was recognized by Rich Job on February 4th by naming her "Rotarian of the Month" for February. this is in recognition of everything she does for the club and the community including attending Evening club meeting when ever she is in town and working endlessly for the Ankeny Service Center. Congratulations Kathy!!
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February Board Meeting
The February Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, February 13th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Evening Club Elects Officers for 2020-2021The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny has elected their officers to serve for the 2020-2021 Rotary Year. Those elected were: President (2020-2021) - Juan Arias President Elect (2021-2022) - Jacquelyn Duke President Elect Nominee (2022-2023) - Nick Testino Secretary - Brenda Powell Other members have signed up for various committees.
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Juan Arias Makes Patty Munguia PHF + 1
Juan Arias a member of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny completed a donation to the Rotary Foundation to honor his wife, Anna Patricia Munguia Godesky. This donation not only made her a Paul Harris Fellow but also a Paul Harris Fellow + 1. Congratulations Patty and thank you Juan!!
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Rotary Youth Exchange Students Present to Club
The two Rotary Youth Exchange students for Copan, Mexico, Luz Amanda Alcocer Saldana and Melisa Valle Y Reyes were the guest speakers at the noon Rotary Club of Ankeny on January 28th. They showed pictures of their home town in Mexico and their families. They also talked about their experiences since coming to Iowa last fall, their favorite foods and the first time they saw snow.
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Dollars For Scholars Deadline - March 24, 2020
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has committed $2,000 to Ankeny Dollars for Scholars to be used for four $500 scholarships, two each at Ankeny High and Ankeny Centennial High schools. A condition of the club's donation was that first priority be given to a student with a connection to Rotary. This could be a student that has attended RYLA or one that has a parent or grandparent that is a Rotarian. If you have a child that is a graduating senior or know of a deserving student with a connection to Rotary, please encourage them to apply for one of these scholarships. The deadline for submitting their application is March 24, 2020 at 11:59 PM. Ankeny Dollars for Scholars is in its 37th year of serving the Ankeny Community School District's graduating seniors and their families. In 2019, they awarded 107 scholarships totaling $61,157. To be eligible to apply, the applicant must:
For more information and to create a profile for submission of an application go to https://ankeny.dollarsforscholars.org/.
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Paddle Raisers for Fundraiser
There will be three paddle raisers for the 2020 annual fundraiser, "Raise the Stakes for Community". It was decided two will be local organizations and one will be international. A total of 12 organizations were proposed by club members and all members had the opportunity to vote on their favorites. The votes have been counted and the paddle raisers for the 2020 fundraiser will be: Ankeny Service Center/TAKE - The ASC which includes The Ankeny Klothing Exchange, TAKE, provides assistance to underserved people in the Ankeny area for support for food, clothing, and transportation. Holiday gift baskets for Thanksgiving and family support at Christmas has given hundreds of individuals comfort. They provide referral to human services agencies to put people in contact with appropriate resources. Family Cancer Network (Formerly Blood, Sweat, & Beers of Iowa) - This organization was started in 2016 by two men with their own family blood cancer stories. Their goal is to raise funds to help offset the extra costs that Iowa families incur when dealing with blood cancer treatments. Timothy Heggen Yates Humanitarian Foundation - This foundation was founded in 2002 after Tim lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at age 18. The Foundation continues his legacy of caring and compassion for others facing life adversities locally, nationally and globally. At the international level, THY has partnered for 14 years with the Save the Rain, to provide Tanzanian children with a sustainable water source by building rain collection systems at primary schools. THY is one of three organizations chosen by Save the Rain and Rotary International to participate in the Food Farming and Forestation Project which will secure midday meals for 90,000 primary students a year, help 70 primary schools create gardens and also build rain collection systems to free these communities of hunger ad inevitable poverty. Rotary International will provide a 5.8 to 1 match for contributions through the THY Foundation.
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Rotary Presidential Theme for 2020-2021
Each year the incoming District Governor for each district throughout the world gather in San Diego, California to the Rotary International Assembly. At the conclusion of the event the incoming Rotary International President announces his theme for his year as President. Holger Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Molln, Germany will become president on July 1, 2020. He announced his theme for 2020-2021 will be Rotary Opens Opportunities. This theme is symbolized with 3 open colored doors, red, yellow and blue. Through Rotary, there are endless opportunities to serve.
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Donation Completed to Ankeny Area Historical Society
The Board approved a donation to the Ankeny Area Historical Society at their January meeting. On January 21st, Terry Adamson, Kathy Straton, and Lois Thorson attended the noon meeting to receive the donation. The donation of $200 was for an annual membership, of $100, in the Society for the club and an additional $100 for an extra donation. The museum is open from 2:00 - 4:00 PM the first Sunday in Janaury - May and September - November and every Sunday in June-August. The web site for the Ankeny Historical Society is https://www.ankenyhistorical.org/ .
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February Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in February: 2nd - Mike Goedeke 6th - Doug Parker 8th - Terry Peter 12th - Kris Baker 26th - Steve SchraderBachar
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Congratulations Abbi & Aaron!!
Abbi and Aaron Rickelman became the proud parents of a baby boy on January 13th. Here is what Abbi said on her Facebook page: “Our sweet boy has arrived and he arrived quickly! Meet Tripp Eli everyone! He weighed in at 9 lbs., is 20.5 inches long, and sleeping/eating/pooping like a champ! Tripp, Mom, and Dad are healthy and so incredibly in love! This mom thing is pretty much the best”. |
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Five Tips For a Women
Five Tips For a Women: 1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job. 2 . It is important that a man makes you laugh. 3. It is important to find a man you can count on and doesn't lie to you. 4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you. 5. It is most important that these four men don't know each other.
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Prospective New Member - Shannon Maher
The Board has approved an application for membership to the noon Rotary Club that was submitted by Shannon Maher. Shannon is a consultant with Retail Success and does pricing for credit card processing for their software customers. They have customers in all 50 states but Shannon works out of his home in Ankeny. He is a former member of the Newton Rotary Club. Comments regarding Shannon's proposed membership may be submitted to any Board member.
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Thank You Santa!!
Gary Welch, being a high ranking elf with Santa Claus, was able to arrange several appearances for Santa during last year's holiday season. Donations received for those appearances totaled $1,665 which Gary donated to the club. Thank you Gary!!
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Welcome New Member - Tyler Howe
Tyler Howe became the newest member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny when he was inducted on January 7th. Tyler is a field Coordinator with GTG Construction and was proposed for membership by Jessica Reynolds. Welcome Tyler!
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Past District Governor and Iowa City Noon Rotarian, John Ockenfels and Cedar Rapids Rotarian, Peter Teahen, are preparing to fly around the world to raise awareness of Rotary's campaign to achieve a polio-free world. Their goal is to fly eastward from Cedar Rapids, raising money and awareness around the world to for Rotary International's 2 for 1 dollar match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Their goal, with the match, is to raise $1million. Their plan is to leave on March 24th and the trip will take them 7 weeks, 135 flight hours and 19,601 miles. The cruising speed of their six-cylinder, 300 horsepower, single-engine, six-passenger Piper Lance II will be 171 mph. The plane will burn 16.5 gallons of fuel per hour. Besides the 94 gallons in each wing, the seats behind the front row will be removed to make way for a 165-gallon reserve tank, as well as luggage and supplies. They plan to drink only enough liquid to stay hydrated and eat very few solids to keep their inflight, in place toilet needs to a minimum, relying on disposable, environmentally correct bags in their confined space. When flying over water, they will wear a special kind of wet suit that will keep them warm in case of an emergency water landing and will have a life raft on board if they need it. Each day's flight will end at an airport that allows them to refuel and leave the craft overnight but finding these airports has been difficult since most will be outside the United States. Weather, changing time zones, airport hours of operation, and visas, all have to be taken into consideration. For more details on their flight, check out the article in the Des Moines register on Janaury 6, 2020 on page 7A. |
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2020 Rotary Fundraiser April 18th
The Rotary CLub of Ankeny's ninth annual Dinner/Auction/Fundraiser, "Raise the Stakes for Community" will be held at the FFA Enrichment Center on the campus of DMACC in Ankeny on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Similar to last year, the evening will begin with appetizers and professional Las Vegas style gaming tables open for action at 5:00 PM. Everyone purchasing a ticket will receive chips to play the games which will include Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Three Card Poker, and Let It Ride. Complimentary beer and wine will be available throughout the evening and a buffet dinner will be available. Individual tickets are $60 each or reserve a table of 8 for $440. Sponsorships are also available for the gaming tables. The web site to purchase tickets should be available by the end of January. To donate an auction item please bring the item to any Rotary meeting or give it to any member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. For more information contact Laura Luetje at laura.luetje@ankenylaw.com or Stacey Koeppen at stacey.koeppen@edwardjones.com. |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
In the annals of Rotary International, December was "Disease Prevention and Treatment Month". To this end, The Rotary Foundation is funding open heart surgeries for children age 15 and younger in India. These surgeries will be in collaboration with Gift of Life India, and two Rotary districts: D-3170 (Central West, India) and D-7255 - (Long Island, New York). This Global Grant costing $55,000 (US), will provide free surgeries to no less than 16 beneficiaries. The founder and chairperson of Gift of Life India and the global coordinate of this project is Rayishanker Bhooplapur. Bhooplapur said all the surgical operations will be "free of charge to children of the poor and needy" and performed in India at the KLES Dr. Prabhakar Lore Hospital. Gift of Life India has operated on and improved the lives of over 6,000 children suffering from various heart diseases and defects. Last year, Bhooplapur was engaged in another Global Grant project that raised $100,000. That sum was then matched by The Rotary Foundation, through a Rotary Global Grant, in the amount of $94,750. This grant is to build low-cost housing units in the flood ravaged state of Kerala, India. |
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2020 Governor's Luncheon
Ankeny Rotarians are invited to attend the Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America's 2020 Iowa Governor's Luncheon on Wednesday, Janaury 29, 2020 at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Iowa Ballroom, 700 Grand Avenue. Contact Todd Eipperle, Todd.Eipperle@scouting.org if you would like to attend.
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Kirkendall Public Library Rotary Grant ReportDuring the 2018-2019 Rotary year, with the assistance of a matching District 6000 Community Improvement Grant, the Rotary Club of Ankeny purchased laptops, a laptop cart and a virtual reality system for the Ankeny Kirkendall Library. Here is a report form the library on how these items are being used. Laptops and Laptop Cart - The additional laptops have expanded the number of participants in our popular STEM workshops for children and classes for adults. The laptops allow us to teach coding, 3D modeling, scanning, photo editing, and more. The laptop cart gives us flexibility to quickly store and set up laptops in any room. Additionally, the laptops are used by staff for training and meetings.    Virtual Reality System - The HTC Vive is used in our STEM workshops to teach participants about technology and provide virtual reality experiences. The virtual reality system teaches students about rockets, human biology, coding, and astronomy. The virtual reality system is used in several other library programs, including the "Where Is?" Book Club and the Teen Harry Potter Night.    |
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Jim Ramsey Nominated for "Guardian of Integrity"
Rotary District 6000's "Guardian of Integrity" award is named for Boone Rotarian and Past District Governor (1954-55), Judge Paul E. Hellwege, who passed away in 2010, and is established to promote the ideals of ethics and integrity, which were Paul's fervent passions. The awards will be presented annually to Rotarians who have been a member of a club in District 6000 for a minimum of three years and who exemplify the attributes and passion for ethics and integrity in their vocational, business and personal lives that Paul exemplified. Each club in District 6000 may nominate one member each year to receive this award. Those who are nominated will be recognized at the annual District Conference. Past winners from Ankeny of this award include; Nate Burnham, Sally Schroeder, Gary Welch, and Kathy Sibbel. It was announced at the December Board meeting the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be nominating Jim Ramsey this year for this award. Congratulations Jim!!
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"Teach a Child to Fish" Update
The Rotary Club of Ankeny donated $6,000 to Blessman International's "Teach a Child to Fish Global Rotary Grant" project. Here is a brief update from Dr. Blessman on this project: 2019 has been a year of abundance on Mountain View Farm - our friend Martha was part of that. Blessman International began and completed the first phase of the "Teach a Child to Fish" Global Rotary Grant. The first phase welcomed 50 learners (students, teachers, educators, etc.) for 10 different schools in Limpopo to Blessman International's Mountain View Farm for a week of agriculture training. Learners were taught Foundations of Farming from Johanney Chongani and Erica Henderson; teaching methods of farming. plant propagation, managing fertilizers and controlling insects/disease. Once learners completed this training, our Mountain View Farm staff (and some mission teams) helped plant school gardens at the 10 participating schools. Using incentives for successful gardens, schools received drip irrigation ands shade nettings. The second phase included all 50 learners attending a week long training at Shikwaru Estates to learn proper business practices to turn gardening in to a full-time job. Instead of giving food for a day, we taught them how to eat for a lifetime. Martha was a representative from Sterkriver Secondary School, Chosen because she showed n interest in agriculture and earned high marks in classes. Since completing the training, Martha has passed her metric examination and has enrolled at the University of Limpopo on scholarship to continue studying agriculture. Progress has been slow in different communities, especially in Africa. It is important to know seeds have been planted. These seeds need support, but thrive with attention and love.
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Proposed New Member - Tyler Howe
The Board has approved an application from Tyler Howe. Tyler is a field Coordinator with GTG Construction and is being proposed for membership by Jessica Reynolds. Comments regarding this proposed membership may be given to any Board member. |
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Thank You Cindy and Brian
At the last meeting of the year, President Rich Job thanked the staff, Cindy and Brian, at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club for serving us during the past year. As a thank you, he presented each of them with a card containing $100.
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Ankeny Chamber Recognizes Rotary For 20 Year Membership
Julie Todtz, President and CEO for the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, presented the club with a Beautiful poinsettia and two dozen cookies in recognition of the club having been a member of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce for the past 20 years.
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Eipperle Named December Rotarian of the Month
During the noon meeting on December 10th, President Rich Job, named Todd Eipperle the "Rotarian of the Month" for December. This was in recognition of his hosting a bourbon tasting social at his house which raised $600 for the Ankeny Service Center, hosting two tailgates at Iowa State football games for Rotarians and friends and the great job he is doing in coordinating speakers for the noon club this year. Congratulations Todd!
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Bourbon Tasting Generates $600 for Ankeny Service CenterTwenty-four Rotarians and friends filled Todd and Julie Eipperle's basement on the evening of December 9th and tasted an unknown number of bourbons. A total of $600 was raised and has been donated to the Ankeny Service Center to assist with their Holiday Assistance program. Thank you to all that attended and especially to Todd and Julie for hosting this fun event.    |
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January Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in Janaury: 6th - Jack Pennington 15th - Jenna Lanning 20th - Sally Schroeder 24th - Connor Stobbe 25th - Justin Carlton 25th - Bruce Kimpston 27th - Jeff Damman 28th - Roger Spahr Happy Birthday to these Rotarians!!
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Bourbon Tasting With Friends For a Great Cause!
Helping others has never been so smooth!! For a $25 donation, you can taste various Bourbons side by side along with great socializing with old and new friends and 100% of your donation will go to the Ankeny Service Center to help with winter and holiday expenses for Ankeny residents in need. The tasting will take place on Monday, December 9th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at 2514 SW Westwinds Blvd, Ankeny. Thank you to Todd Eipperle for organizing and hosting this fun event. |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
In his June 1917 address at the annual Convention of Rotary International in Atlanta, Georgia, Arch Klumph asked his fellow Rotarians to "not to live for themselves alone, but for the joy in doing good for others". And so was born the motto of The Rotary Foundation: "Doing Good in the World". Inspired by Klumph's admonition, members of The Rotary Club of Kansas City, Missouri, made the first contributin to the Foundation in the amount of $26.50. Over a century later, more that 35,000 clubs, comprised of over 1.2 million members, have followed the Kansas City example. They have made monetary contributions in a concerted effort to promote world understanding through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. According to the November edition of The Rotarian, the following represent the top 6 (out of over 200) donors to The Foundation over a five-year period by US dollar amount: United States $395,699,358 India $ 88,875,333 Japan $ 84,467,802 Korea $ 79,249,818 Taiwan $ 53,105,767 Canada $ 40,799,946 The icing on the cake is about these donations is 92% of the funds are spent on programs, awards and operations. (Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating).
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Steve Wieneke Named District Governor Nominee Designee 2022-2023.JPG)
On November 10, 2019, the District 6000 Nominating Committee interviewed candidates for the District Governor Nominee Designee 2022-2023. The committee selected Steve Wieneke of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Steve is currently serving as the President of the Ankeny Evening Club. Congratulations Steve!
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December Rotary Board MeetingThe December Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, December 12th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Rotary Ring Day
Rotarians throughout District 6000 will be ringing bells for our local Salvation Army units this holiday season. The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be ringing bells on Saturday, December 14th at the North Ankeny Hy-Vee, 410 N. Ankeny Blvd. There will be 5 two hour shifts from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM . We would like two people for each shift. If you have questions or to sign up want to work a shift, contact Anne Porter at 515-571-4213. There will also be sign up sheets at the next few Rotary Meetings.
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Evening Club Goes BowlingThe Evening Club held their weekly meeting on November 19th at B & B Theatres/12 & B-Roll Bowling. No one is bragging about their bowling score, but everyone had a strikingly good time!!   |
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December Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in December: 2nd - Chuck Stewart 3rd - Scott Port 12th - Rich Job 14th - Tim Cox 15th - Dylan Dyer 21st - Doug Beech |
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Rotary Rose Bowl Float
Each year beginning in 1980, Rotary International has had a float in the Rose Bowl Parade. Completion of the float is dependent on generous donations of over 7200 volunteer hours provided by more than 900 individuals from around the world. The theme for the 2020 Rose Bowl Parade is "The Power of Hope" and the theme for Rotary's float is "Hope Connects the World". It will highlight the progress of Rotary and its partners in our quest to help people around the world. Tune in to the Rose Bowl Parade on New Year's Day and watch for the Rotary Float.
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Welcome New Corporate Member Iowa Realty
Current member Dave Mercer agreed to change his individual membership to the Primary Designee of a new corporate member Iowa Realty Company. President Job also inducted Dylan Dyer and Scott Obstarczyk as new members of the club and as Secondary Designees for Iowa Realty. With these new members the club's number of members is now 102.
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Steve SchraderBachar Named Rotarian of the Month
Steve SchraderBachar was named Ankeny "Rotarian of the Month" for November by President Rich Job. Steve was recognized for his work as the club's chair of the Foundation Committee and in particular the success of the club's special PolioPlus campaign. This campaign has resulted in over $2,900 being raised for PolioPlus. Congratulations Steve!
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Welcome New Member Renee Potts
The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny grew to 15 members when Steve Wieneke inducted Renee Potts into the club on November 5th. Renee is a Teacher Associate at Northview Middle School in Ankeny. She was proposed for membership by Darius Potts. There are now three husband/wife teams that are members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Welcome Renee!!
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2019 Christmas Social December 5th
The 2019 Christmas social for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be on Thursday, December 5th at The Fletcher at 1802 N. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny. The evening will start with a social hour beginning at 5:30 followed by dinner at 6:30. The cost will be $45 per member and each guest which will be added to the members invoice in January. Registration is now available on-line through the club's web site but formal invitations will be sent soon.
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November Rotary Board MeetingThe November Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, November 14th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Rotarians Dress Up for Halloween
Jan Franck, Sally Schroeder, and Shar Dunlap celebrated Halloween at the Rotary meeting on October 29th by dressing for the occasion. I wonder if they went "Trick or Treating" after the meeting?
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Evening Club Fills Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, collects shoebox gifts - filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys and delivers them to children in need around the world. For many children this will be the only gift they receive this Christmas. Since 2009, more than 16 million shoeboxes have been filled and delivered through this program. Members of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny and several guests filled 66 shoeboxes during their meeting on October 29th. In addition to selecting items to put in the boxes, pictures were taken of the person filling each box to be included in the box with a card on which a short note was written. It was a fun night for all for a great service project!!
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Welcome New Member - Jenna Lanning
Steve Wieneke has the privilege of inducting Jenna Lanning into the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny on October 29th. Jenna teaches kindergarten in the Des Moines Community School District. She is also the Secretary for a non profit organization, the TYH Humanitarian Foundation. This Foundation is named after Timothy Yates Heggen who died at age 17 from Pancreatic cancer. This Foundation has partnered for 10 years with Save the Rain and Rotary International to provide Tanzanian communities with a sustainable water source. She was proposed for membership by Jacquelyn Duke. Welcome Jenna!
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PolioPlus - Thank You Ankeny Rotarians
World Polio Day was, October 24th. To celebrate the progress Rotarians have made in eradicating Polio, videos showing the history of Rotary’s PolioPlus campaign were shown at both the noon and evening meetings on October 22nd. Then, instead of the sheriff passing the bucket, members were asked to consider making a contribution to the Rotary Foundation to be designated to PolioPlus. Thank you to the many members that make a contribution or agreed to having a contribution added to their next Rotary invoice to be sent in January, 2020. The total pledged through the end of October is $2,610!! If you would still like to contribute, we will still be accepting the pledge forms and contributions for the next couple weeks. Please remember:
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Rotary Foundation Minute
He founded Panzi Hospital in 1999 with the singular aim of making life much better for mothers and their babies, then war broke out. Working among traumatized women and children of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Denis Mukweze has seen it all: between 100 and 500 women and children raped every day, ranging from 19-month-old babies to octogenarians; with their digestive and reproductive organs totally and brutally impacted. Frustrated by the relentless use of mass rape as a weapon of war and mass destruction of babies, women and entire communities, Mukweze sought for ways to improve medical equipment at the hospital to cope with the overwhelming demands. Speaking in January 2017, at a Rotary Foundation Seminar sponsored by District 1620 (Belgium), the OB/GYN surgeon detailed the atrocities going on in his native country. The Rotary Clubs in attendance donated $120,000 immediately. This was augmented by $40,000 in District Designated Funds and a grant of nearly $100,000 from the Rotary Foundation. Forty-two clubs participated in the project, including the host club, Rotary Club of Bukavu Mwangaza in South Kivu, DRC. In 2018, through a Rotary Foundation Global Grant, the hospital was gifted with a state-of-the-art digital X-ray machine which allows doctors to view results electronically and share them with distant specialists when needed. Today, although rape as a weapon of war has yet to be obliterated from the region, with the help of the new Rotary donated machine, maternal and infant mortality have been drastically reduced with a 99.1% live birth rate. More than 85,000 rape or birth-related complications have been treated, and victims who cannot afford post-rape medical care continue to be treated free of charge at the Panzi Hospital. Your generous donations end up improving lives world-wide. |
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Ankeny Rotarian Gary Welch has a direct line to Santa and Mrs. Claus. If you would like Santa, and possibly Mrs. Claus, to make an appearance at your business or family gathering, you can contact Gary at 515- 419-3707 or welch3002@msn.com and he will check Santa's schedule. We understand any donations Santa receives for making an appearance will be donated to the Rotary Club of Ankeny.
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Iowa Realty Company - Prospective New Corporate Member
Dave Mercer has submitted an application to change his individual membership to a Corporate membership for Iowa Realty Company in the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Dave will become the Primary Designee and Dylan Dyer and Scott Obstarczyk will be secondary members. Comments regarding this proposed application may be submitted to any Board member.
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Evening Club Proposed New Members
Darius Potts, currently a member of the noon Rotary club has proposed his wife, Renee Potts, for membership into the Evening Ankeny Rotary Club. Renee is a Teacher Associate with the Ankeny Community Schools. Also, since he frequently has meetings at noon and it has been difficult for him to get to the noon meetings, Darius has requested to transfer his membership to the evening club. Comments regarding Renee's membership application and Darius's, transfer may be submitted to any Board member. |
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Renee Murphy Named Rotarian of Month For October
President Rich Job named Renee Murphy the "Rotarian of the Month" for October during the noon meeting on October 22nd. He recognized her for all the work she has done in keeping the club's FaceBook page up to date and also creating a LinkedIn account for the club. Congratulations and thank you Renee!!
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Carmen Davis Named Rotarian of the Month for September
Carmen Davis was recognized by President Job at the noon Rotary meeting on October 22rd for the work she did in organizing the volunteers for the parade set-up during Ankeny's Summerfest Celebration. He recognized her by naming her the "Rotarian of the Month" for September. Congratulations and thank you Carmen!!
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Donation Completed to Ankeny Service Center.JPG)
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has donated to the Ankeny Service Center for their Holiday Assistance program in each of the past 5 years. During the meeting on October 15th, Tom Friedman and Kathy Sibbel accepted a check from the club in the amount of $750 for this year's contribution. These funds will be used to purchase gas and grocery gift cards to add to the gift packages that are handed out to families in need during the holiday season.
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A Fun Night at the Shooting Range
Despite a light rain, those attending the social at the Olofson Shooting Range on October 10th had a fun evening. After a make-your-own taco dinner and a brief training session, everyone got the opportunity to shoot a 22 rifle at a target. Later, everyone got the opportunity to break a few, some more than others, clay pigeons with a shotgun.
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Proposed New Member - Jenna Lanning
The Board has approved an application from Jenna Lanning for membership to the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny. Jenna is a teacher in the Des Moines schools and is very active in TYH Humanitarian Foundation and is currently the Secretary. This Foundation is named after Timothy Yates Heggen who died at age 17 from Pancreatic cancer. This Foundation has partnered for 10 years with Save the Rain and Rotary International to provide Tanzanian communities with a sustainable water source. She is being proposed for membership by Jacquelyn Duke. Comments regarding these proposed memberships may be given to any Board member. |
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Thank You From Operation Warm
The following thank you letter has been received form Operation Warm: Thank you Rotary Club of Ankeny for your support of $1,500 to Operation Warm. You've helped us reach a major milestone for our 20th anniversary - more than 3 million children have received brand new Operation Warm coats! You've given a child in need a brand new colorful jacket they will treasure, but you've given a lot more than a coat. You've given laughter, you've given fun, and you've given hope. Here are some other things you've given: Happiness, from the many smiles a brand new coat brings. A feeling of security, from wearing a warm, snug coat. Caring, from someone else's wish for their health, education, and happiness. Partners like you are the heroes who give a gift of warmth to children in your community. As one of those grateful children told us, "We are lucky to have you, because it is very cold outside, and we need warm coats." The world would be a better place if we had more people like you. When committed partners like the Rotary Club of Ankeny give more that a coat, you show these children that they are a part of a community that cares about them. Thank you for your compassion and generosity. - Richard D. Sanford, Founder & Chairman
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Welcome New Member - John Foster
John Foster does financial development for The Salvation Army. He was inducted into the noon Rotary Club of Ankeny on October 1st. Ben Digmann will be his mentor. Welcome John!
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Welcome New Member - John Biga
John Biga became the newest member of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny when he was inducted during the meeting on October 1st. John was recommended for membership by Jacquelyn Duke. He is currently a manager with QuikTrip. Welcome John!
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Warm Coats Distributed For The 6th Year
2019 will be the 6th consecutive year the Rotary Club of Ankeny has purchased coats from Operation Warm. Many Ankeny families lack the funds to purchase winter coats , hats, gloves and snow pants for the kids. With the financial assistance of the Rotary Club, Project Fresh Start has coordinated the receiving and distribution of winter clothing each year since 2015. This year the club provided $1,500 to purchase coats and an additional $1,000 to be used to purchase hats, gloves, and snow pants for the kids. With this year's coats, the Rotary Club will have purchased 594 coats over the past 6 years.
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November Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in November: 3rd - Steve Wieneke 4th - Nate Burnham 11th - Laura Luetje 12th - Jim Forman 25th - Jan Franck 25th - Del Mohler 26th - Kathy Sibbel 29th - Darius Potts
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Planting of New Shrubs at Bandshell Completed
The planting of the majority of the new shrubs at the Band Shell was completed on September 7th. The final 10 that were not in stock previously, were planted the following week. All the planting is now complete and 115 bags of mulch have been spread around the plants. The appearance of the area is vastly improved over. The City of Ankeny will pay for the new plantings at a cost of approximately $1,300. The rotary Club of Ankeny, in addition to providing the labor to clear the area, plant the new shrubs and spread the mulch, will be paying for the mulch and upstart fertilizer at a cost of $387. Members of the Evening Ankeny Rotary Club have volunteered to assume the responsibility for the maintence of the area going forward. The city has placed a sign on the site indicating the Rotary CLub of Ankeny has adopted this site. Thank you to the Rotarians and family members that helped with the removal of the old shrubs and the planting the new ones. A special thank you to Mary Cochran and Steve Wieneke for their leadership in the completion of this project.
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Shooting Range Social - Oct. 10th
The club will be holding a social at DNR’s Olofson Shooting Range northwest of Polk City, 11652 NW Nissen Rd. on Thursday, October 10th. The evening will begin with a social, including a taco bar, at 5:00 PM. An Instruction and safety presentation will take place from 5:30 - 6:00 PM. followed by open range shooting from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. No experience is necessary, and guns and ammunition will be provided. Personal firearms are allowed pending approval from the Olofson staff. The event will be free to members and they are welcome to bring guests but there will be a $12 charge for each guest. A sign up sheet will be available at the next couple meetings. |
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DG Morain Visits AnkenyDistrict Governor, Erna Morain accompanied by her partner Steve, made her official visit to the noon Rotary Club of Ankeny on September 24th. During her visit, she asked that club to consider a food project during this Rotary year and encouraged us to use social media since this is a great tool to promote our club and bring prospective new members to our door. What ever we can do to promote our club online will help increase membership. She also suggested we think about club continuity. Each committee chair should have a backup and information regarding committees and projects should be documented so a new person in that role can pick it up easily. The 2020 Rotary District Conference will be June 25-27 at Prairie Meadows and will be a "Festival" celebrating all the accomplishments of the clubs in our District. Each club may select one individual to play the Rotary game and have a chance for their club a significant prize. She also plans to set a Guinness world record by having a passing of the gavel for all clubs in our district at the Festival.
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Brenda Powell Becomes New Paul Harris Fellow.jpeg)
Steve Wieneke surprised Brenda Powell at the Evening Rotary meeting on September 10th by making her a Paul Harris Fellow. Steve had donated recognition points in her name to make this possible. Congratulations Brenda!
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DG Morain Tours Ankeny
After the meeting on September 24th when DG Erna Morain made her official visit to the Ankeny noon club, Rich Job and Nate Burnham gave her and her partner Steve a tour of some of Rotary projects in Ankeny. They stopped briefly at the Neveln Center and then went to the AMP. From there they walked to the Ankeny Bandshell and then to the Miracle League Park. In a follow-up email she said "They were truly impressed with the AMP, the Ankeny Band Shell with the beautiful shrubbery and great signage around it. Amazing what a club can do in the community to make it a better place."
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Rotarians Gather for ISU Tailgate
Prior to the ISU/Louisiana Monroe football game in Ames on September 21st, several Ankeny Rotarians and guests enjoyed mimosas, bloody Mary's, an egg casserole, and many other snacks at a tailgate. They were even serenaded by the ISU marching band. Additional tailgates are being planned prior to ISU's games on October 26th (Homecoming vs. Oklahoma State) and November16th, (Texas).
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Prospective New MembersThe Board has approved the following applications for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny: John Foster - John is a financial developer with the Salvation Army in Des Moines. John contacted our club directly but Ben Digmann will be acting as his sponsor. John Biga - John is a graduate of Ankeny High School and is active in several veterans organizations having served in Iraq. He is now a manager with Kwik Trip. He is being proposed for membership to the "Evening" club by Jacquelyn Duke.
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Mary Cochran Wins the Pot!!
On September 3rd, the club was down to two cards in the deck so when Mary Cochran's number was drawn, she had a 50/50 chance of winning the pot. She did select the Jocker and won the $250 jackpot. Congratulations Mary!!
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Special Guest at Evening Rotary
Mohamed Khalil from the Rotary Club of Bo, Siera Leone, in District 9101 in West Africa attended the Evening Rotary meeting on September 17th. He is visiting the US for a few weeks and plans to attend the Evening meeting a few more times. President Steve Wieneke presented his with one of the club's new banners. This was the first of the new banners that has been handed out.
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Wieneke Nominated for DG
The Board for the Rotary Club of Ankeny approved a nomination for Steve Wieneke to be the District Governor for District 6000 for 2022-2023. If he is selected by the District Nominating Committee, there will be several opportunities for other members from our club to serve on committees and help with the planning of the 2023 District Conference. Congratulations Steve and good luck when meeting with the Nominating Committee.
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New Banners Received.JPG)
The Club has received new banners that feature the Ankeny Market Pavilion. These banners are in a box in the closet at the AG&CC. If any member plans to visit another meeting, they are welcome to take one of our banners and trade it with the club they are visiting.
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Welcome New Member, Rachel Panzi
The Evening Club grew to 11 members on September 10th with the induction of Rachel Panzi. Rachel will be a Secondary Designee for corporate member A Plus Home Care and Services. Welcome Rachel!
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October Rotary Board MeetingThe October Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, October 10th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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October Rotarian BirthdaysThe following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in October: 1st - Jessica Kuil 5th - Mary Cochran 16th - Abbi Rickelman 20th - Kristofer Orth 24th - Shar Dunlap 24th - Brenda Powell 27th - Mark Densmore
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New Ankeny Banners Ordered
Most Rotary clubs throughout the world, including the Rotary Club of Ankeny, follow the colorful tradition of exchanging small colorful banners, flags or pennants. Rotarians visiting other clubs take banners to exchange at make-up meetings as a token of friendship. The Rotary International Board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange in 1959 and encouraged participating clubs to ensure that the design of their banners are distinctive and expressive of the club's community and country. they recommended the banners include pictures, slogans or designs portraying the territorial area of the club. Ankeny's supply of trading banners has been diminished and a new banner design was approved by the Board. The old banner had an outline of the bandshell. The Board decided the new banner should emphasis the club's newest large project, the Ankeny Market Pavilion. A new supply of banners has been ordered and should be on hand in a couple weeks. Any member that plans to visit another Rotary club may request a banner from the club President or Secretary to take with them and exchange with the club they are visiting.
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Nigeria Completes Three Years Polio Free
The last reported Wild Polio case in Nigeria was on August 20, 2016. Nigeria is to be congratulated on reaching three year without a Wild Polio case! As recently as 1996, over 75,000 children were paralyzed all around the countries of Africa and now with the three year anniversary of the last Wild Polio case in Nigeria, the entire continent of Africa could become certified as Polio-Free as soon as early 2020. This leaves two countries that are still considered endemic. In Pakistan, 53 cases have been reported in 2019 with the most recent case being reported on July 12th. In 2018, there were 12 Wild Polio cases reported in Pakistan. In Afghanistan, there has been 13 new polio cases reported in 2019 compared to 21 in 2018. The most recent case in Afghanistan was reported on July 16th.
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September Rotary Board Meeting
The September Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, September 12th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Rotarians Package Meals From the Heartland
On Wednesday, August 28th, nine members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, three prospective new members and 5 family members, met at HyVee Hall in Des Moines and packaged were part of packaging over 1 million meals for the day for Meals From the Heartland's 12th annual "Hunger Fight". This was the third consecutive year the club participated in this event. The members also delivered a check in the amount of $200 from the club for a donation to help cover the cost of the ingredients, packaging, and transporting. The goal for the "Hunger Fight" is to package over 4 million meals in four days.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
In tune with its mission to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace, the Rotary Foundation, emphasizes "..improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty" as the utmost importance. To this end, Rotary clubs worldwide continue to fundraise to make these objectives a reality. The Burnside Breakfast Rotary of South Australia, organized a golf tournament that raised $15,000 used to support non-governmental programs like the Can-Do Canines, Summer Camp Scholarships, the Burnside High School Brainpower in a Back-Pack/Snack, the Feed My Starving Children, and a Humanitarian Global Grant in Tanzania. The Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Club has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, Michigan, to establish scholarships. These scholarships will be known as the Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholarship, and is designed to help financially strapped students enrolled in an eligible KCC health or skilled trade programs. To further the intention of THe Rotary Foundation, you can donate by visiting www.rotary.org/donate.
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Perfect Night for a PicnicTuesday evening, August 3rd, turned out to be a perfect evening for a picnic. The weather was perfect and the food was great. Thank you to everyone that attended and in particular thank you to Jeff Manger, Noel Fiscus, Steve Wieneke, and Kristofer Orth for overseeing the grilling.
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Steve Wieneke Named Rotarian of the Month
President Rich Job attended the Evening Club meeting on August 13th to present Steve Wieneke with a certificate stating he was being named the Rotarian of the month for August . This was in recognition of the leadership he is giving to the Evening club, helping to organize the bandshell clean up and assisting with the grilling at the club's picnic. Congratulations Steve!
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Proposed Membership Change and New Member
The Board has approved a request from Anne Porter to change her individual membership in the Rotary Club of Ankeny to a Corporate membership for A Plus Home Care Services. She would be the Primary Designee and Steve Wieneke and Rachel Panzi would be the Secondary Designees. Steve is currently a member of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny and has recently become the Human Resources Manager for A Plus Home Care Services. Rachel is the Director of Operations and would be a new member for the evening club. Comments regarding this proposed change in membership and new member may be give to any Board member.
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September Rotarian birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in July: 7th - Teri Crist 7th - Tom Friedman 7th - Mark Martin 8th - Kent Patterson 9th - Jacquelyn Duke 15th - Reece Lewellen 16th - Todd Wehr 20th - Brooks, Kevin |
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Rotarians Gather to Clear Band Shell Landscaping
Twelve Rotarians and seven of their family members met at the Ankeny band shell Saturday morning, and in about an hour cleared all the weeds and dead or dying bushes from the site. The Ankeny Parks and Recreation Department has proposed a landscaping plan for the replacement of the plantings. Assuming the plan can be finalized and funding is available to purchase plants, another work day will be necessary to plant the new shrubs and is tentatively planned for September 7th. The pictures below are the before and after of the cleanup.  .JPG) .JPG)  |
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District Governor Morain Visits Evening ClubDistrict 6000 DG, Erna Morain and partner Steve Morain, made their official visit to the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny at Wig & Pen on July 30th.  .JPG)  |
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Rotary Receives $500 for Parade Set Up
Mark Densmore presented a check from the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $500 to President Rich Job during the meeting on July 30th. The check was a thank you to the club for their assistance in helping to set up the Summerfest parade. Thank you to Mark for his leadership in organizing the volunteers for this service project and to the 24 Rotarians that helped with the parade set up early Saturday morning.
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Sally Schroeder Makers Up Rotary While Cruising
Sally Schroeder recently returned from a cruise on the Cunard Cruise Lines' "Queen Mary 2". While on the cruise, on the way to South Hampton, UK and Reykjavik, Iceland, she made up two Rotary meetings and was given an official make-up from the ship's Captain. Several other Rotarians were in attendance at each meeting. It shows that whereever you go, there is almost always the opportunity to make up a Rotary meeting and meet other Rotarians from around the world.
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Rotary Fall Picnic August 6thThe sixth annual Rotary Club of Ankeny family picnic will be held on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 at the shelter in Sunrise Park, 506 SE Peterson in Ankeny. A social hour will begin at 5:30 PM and we will plan to eat about 6:30. The meat, hamburgers and hot dogs, and paper plates, napkins, and plastic silverware will be provided by the club as well as iced tea and lemonade. Everyone should bring any other beverage they may want and a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. There will be games for kids provided. Both the noon and evening Rotary meetings are canceled for that day, August 6th, and all members are encouraged to attend the picnic and bring all family members, guests, and prospective new members.  |
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Survey Results
The Rotary Club of Ankeny is recognized as one of the more successful clubs in District 6000 in both membership and accomplishments. This is certainly borne out in our just completed fundraiser where we exceeded all expectations in bringing in funds we can use to better our community and the world. One of the things identified in the meetings put on by the district governing personnel for 2019 is that to continue to be successful we must define what we do well and find out what your membership considers important. To prepare for the 2019-2020 Rotary year, President Rich Job asked the club's members to complete this survey to give some directions to him and the Board as to their thoughts and feeling as to how we are doing as a club. He presented the results of the survey during meeting on July 16th. If you missed that meeting or would like to review the complete survey, it is posted on our web site but is only available to member. To view the survey results go to our web site and log in. Then click on "2019 Survey" under "Site Pages" on the Home Page. There you will find both the complete survey results and a summary.
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Thank You from New Horizon Day Center
The Rotary Club of Ankeny donated $1,000 to the New Horizon Day Center to help sponsor their annual golf outing. The following thank you letter was received from Vicki Engh, Executive Director: "Dear Ankeny Rotary Friends: Thank you so very much for sponsoring our 8th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser! Your Event Level Sponsorship of $1,000 is greatly appreciated. It was a hot day, but everyone said they had a good time. Because of people like you who recognize the importance of taking care of those with differing abilities, we were able to raise over $13,000 with this fundraiser. The funds raised will be used to provide programming for our participants. Some of the things programming includes are activity and craft supplies, outings into the community and entertainers who come to our center to perform. Thank you again for the generosity of the Rotary family to our family at New Horizons Adult Day Center." |
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RYLA Winners Introduced to Rotary
Six of the seven students the Rotary Club of Ankeny provided scholarships to allow them to attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference were introduced to the club during the June 4th meeting. They were Sophie Bergan, Jordan Su, Allison Su, Mallory Leazer, Natalia Figuerua Portal and Jesus Davila. The RYLA Conference was held July 14-19 at Grinnell College.
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phClean Becomes Corporate Member
Sara Thompson, owner of phClean has been a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny since 2017. On July 2nd she changed her membership to a corporate membership and added Jessica Kuil, Manager Ankeny and Daniel Pixley, Manager Ames as Secondary Designees. Welcome to Rotary Jessica and Daniel!
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Through the Rotary Foundation amazing things happen! In Afghanistan to break the cycle of poverty and social imbalance, Rotary members in the US partnered with ProLiteracy Detroit to recruit and train tutors after a study showed that more than half of the local adult population was functionally illiterate. Rotary members helped develop the SOUNS program in South Africa, Puerto Rico and US which teaches educators how to improve literacy by teaching children to recognize letters by sounds instead of names. And Rotarians are providing clean, fresh water to every public school in Lebanon, so students can be healthier and get a better education! According to Rotarian Mark Wilson, “When you teach somebody how to read, they have that for a lifetime. It ripples through the community, one by one.” Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enables this to happen. Thank you. |
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Ben Digmann Named Rotarian of the Month for July
In recognition of the completion of a great Rotary year, new president Rich Job named past president Ben Digmann as the Rotarian of the month for July. Congratulations Ben!
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Winners of Grill & Steaks Liked Our Face Book Page
The club's fundraising co-chairs, Laura Luetje and Stacey Koeppen were busy during Ankeny Summerfest. To celebrate the success of the 2019 fundraiser, "Raise the Steaks for Ankeny" and promote the 2020 fundraiser, sponsors were obtained to give away a special edition cherry red Weber Grill and three packages of steaks. All you had to do to enter the contest was to "LIKE" the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Facebook page and comment "Raising the Steaks for Community Casino Night" and you were entered into a random drawing. Thank you to Ankeny Hardware and Ankeny Farewary stores for donating the prizes. Laura and Stacey also made an appearance in the Summerfest Parade.
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Golf Ball Drop Results
The golf ball drop at Ankeny Summerfest was held Sunday evening July 14th. A total of 538 balls were sold and the winners were: 1st Prize - $1,000 - Renee Murphy, ticket sold by Renee Murphy 2nd Prize $375 – Kim Mercer, ticket sold by David Mercer 3rd Prize $250 – David Mohler, ticket sold by Del Mohler 4th Prize $125 – Michelle Knoll, ticket sold by Tim Cox Thank you to Leaning Tower of Pizza and Tim's Amoco for donating the coupons on the tickets and to Steve SchraderBachar for donating $2,000 towards the prize money. The estimated profit from ticket sales and donations was $5,497.20 which will be split $3,287.52 to the Ankeny Service Center and $2,191.68 for Rotary. Some interesting facts about the golf ball drop are: In the last 6 years, approximately $19,900 has been raised for the Ankeny Service Center and $13,250 for The Rotary Club of Ankeny. No number/ball has ever won money more than once. Balls numbered 101-199 have won money 9 times, but never 1st place and most often 4th place , 4 times. Tom Friedman has sold the most winning balls (3), Kevin Brooks, Tim Cox, Tim Hawkins and John Peterson have all sold 2 winning balls The most balls sold was 712 in 2015, and the least balls sold was 268 in 2016. Average number of balls sold has been 555. |
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New Members Inducted
A total of 9 new members were inducted during July. They were: July 2nd - Daniel Pixley and Jessica Kuil - Secondary Designees for corporate member phClean. July 9th - Desiree Claypool - Secondary Designee for corporate member The Bridges at Ankeny July 9th - Brenda Powell - Retired teacher, Evening Club July 16th - Noel Fiscus - Fiscus Jewelry, Evening Club July 16th - Reese Lewellen, Connor Strobe, James Warner, & Justin Morgan - corporate member B&B Theatres Welcome new members!
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August Rotary Board MeetingThe August Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, August 8th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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August Rotarian BirthdaysThe following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in August: 5th - Jeff Magner 5th - Jess Reynolds 5th - James Warner 6th - Renee Murphy 12th - Dale Port 13th - Tracy Frette 16th - Mark Land 16th - Pat Timmons 18th - Welch, Gary 22nd - Brian Tiernan 28th - Ben Digmann
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Paul Harris Fellows Recognized At Annual Meeting
The Rotary Club of Ankeny currently has 68 Paul Harris Fellows of which 37 are multiple PHF's. Seventeen individuals were recognized at the annual meeting for becoming new PHF or for being a multiple PHF and reaching the next level. In addition, Mary Cochran and Todd Wehr made a donation in the name of their spouses to make Danny Cochran and Cindy Wehr new PHF's. Others that were recognized included: New PHF - Andrew Larson, Doug Parker, Chuck Stewart, & Sara Thompson PHF+1 - Mary Cochran, Renee Murphy, Laura Luetje, & Stacey Koeppen PHF+2 - Stacey Koeppen, Jim Ramsey, Mike Goedeke, & Tim Hawkins PHF+3 - Del Mohler & Roger Spahr PHF+5 - Gary Welch PHF+7 - Sally Schroeder During the 2018-2019 Rotary year, the Rotary Club of Ankeny and it's members donated $12,850 to the Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund and $4,620 to PolioPlus for a total of $17,470 to the Foundation. This is an average of $198 per Active member for the past year. The club's all time contributions now total $274,745 to the Annual Fund and $55,550 to PolioPlus.
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Surprise Visitor For Ben
President Ben Digmann joined the Centennial Rotary Club of Littleton, Colorado in 2005. He was proposed for membership by Randy Pote. Randy is currently a member of the Las Vegas WON (Where Opportunity Knocks) Rotary Club and a past District Governor of Rotary District 5300 which is located in the Los Angeles, California and Southern Nevada area. He is also the chair of the Rotary International's Rose Bowl parade float committee for this year. Randy did not want to miss Ben's "Demotion Celebration" and came to Iowa to surprise him and Rachel, which he did.
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July Rotary Board Meeting
The July Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, July 11th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up!
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Luetje & Koeppen Named Co Rotarians of the Year
Jim Ramsey, the Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2017-2018 "Rotarian of the Year", had the honor of introducing the "2018-2019 Rotarians of the Year" at the club's annual meeting on June 25th. In past years, the club has usually recognized only one member for their outstanding contribution to the club as the Rotarian of the Year. For this year, the club decided to recognize the co-chairs for the 2019 fundraiser, Laura Luetje and Stacey Koeppen, for the overwhelming success of this event. Not only was there nearly twice the number of guests in attendance as in previous years, but the event generated over $72,000 in net income for the club to distribute within the community to other non-profit organizations and service projects. This was also more than twice the amount generated in previous years. Congratulations Laura and Stacey!
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26 Members Recognized for Perfect Attendance
"One of the special obligations of membership in Rotary is regular attendance at the weekly meeting; it is the basic method of fulfilling the principle of fellowship as well as a way of representing your vocation". No member is expected actually be in attendance every week but there are numerous ways of completing a make-up such as attending the meeting of another Rotary club, attending a Board meeting or Friday morning coffee, participating in a club sponsored service project or social event or completing an on-line make-up. During the 2018-2019 Rotary year, the member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny completed 553 make-ups. This enabled twenty-six members to be recognized during the annual meeting for achieving perfect attendance during the past year. They were: 1-Year - Todd Eipperle & Stacey Koeppen 2-Year - Jacquelyn Duke 4-Years - Carmen Davis & Ben Digmann 5-Years - Rich Job 6-Years - Tim Cox, Kristofer Orth & Steve Wieneke 7-Years - Jim Ramsey, Steve SchraderBachar & Todd Wehr 8-Years - Damon Miller 9-Years - Kathy Sibbel 10-Years - Doug Beech, Mary Cochran, & Tim Hawkins 11-Years - Sally Schroeder 13-Years - Dave Mercer 14-Years - Pat Timmons 15-Years - Nate Burnham & Tom Friedman 20-Years - Gary Welch 23-Years - Jim Gocke 29-Years - Shar Dunlap 30-Years - Mike Lydon |
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Digmann Passes the Gavel to Job
The final duty that 2018-2019 President Ben Digmann completed at the end of the "Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet" on June 25th was to pass the gavel to 2019-2020 President Rich Job and give him the president's pin that he will be wearing for the next year. Rich then gave Ben a past president's pin and a framed golden gavel. Thank you Ben for leading the club for the past year and we look forward to Rich leading the club for the next year!
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Everyday Rotarians continue to "Do Good In the World!" They look for ways to make a difference in their communities and in communities around the world. They use their knowledge of local issues to identify areas of need, then apply their expertise and diverse perspectives to find solutions. In Korea they established a mentoring project to prepare students with autism and intellectual and emotional disabilities for careers in horticulture. In Brazil, Rotarians offered judo classes for youth to funnel their energy avoiding violence in the slums. In Canada, a Rotary club is helping Syrian refugees start new lives, and in Australia clubs are helping to end domestic violence. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enables this to happen. Giving to the Foundation is much easier - just go to rotary.org/donate, Thank you.
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Donation Completed for Days for Girls
The Rotary Club of Ankeny recently delivered a check in the amount of $500 to the Ankeny Chapter of Days For Girls International. These funds will assist this group of ladies from Ankeny with the purchase of materials used in the making of feminine hygiene kits. After the kits are assembled, they are given to Blessman International for delivery to women in South Africa. The ladies will make about 200 kits including washable, reusable pads for young women in Africa. Included in the picture, left to right, are Sandy Schmitt, Bonnie Ficek, Marilyn, Scroggins, Margie Lamb, Annette Burnham and Jan Uttterback, in front.
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July Meeting Locations
The Club will meet on July 2nd at the AG&CC as usual. However, the AG&CC is not available on July 9th and 16th. The meeting on July 9th will be hosted by The Bridges, 3410 NW Abilene Road and the meeting on July 16th will be hosted by B&B Theaters,1580 SW Market Place. We will be back at the AG&CC on July 23rd. |
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Renee Murphy Named Outstanding New Member
Jacquelyn Duke was named the 2018 "Outstanding New Member" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny at the 2018 annual meeting. On June 25th, she had the privilege of introducing Renee Murphy as the 2019 winner of this award. Renee has only been a member of the club for three years and has assumed the responsibility for managing the Club's FaceBook page. Congratulations Renee!!
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Board Approves Donations
During their June meeting the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Board approved the following donation requests: New Horizon Adult Day Care - $1,000 - This request is for a sponsorship for New Horizon's annual golf outing fundraiser. The proceeds from their fundraiser will be used to purchase supplies and equipment. As a result of this sponsorship, the club is entitled to register a foursome to play golf. Blessman International – The club has an outstanding commitment to contribute $2,000 per year to Blessman International's “Teach a Child to Fish” project. Since these funds will not be matched by District 6000 or Rotary International, Dr. Jim Blessman had requested that these funds be transferred to a new project they are working on to teach ladies to make their own “Days for Girls” hygiene kits. The new project will be part of a Global Grant which would allow the funds to be matched by the District and Rotary International. This request was approved and the funds, totaling $4,000 will not be disbursed until late this year. |
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Todd Eipperle Named Rotarian of the Month for June
President Ben Digmann recognized Todd Eipperle during the meeting on June 4th for all the work he has done as Chairman of the Membership committee and for him agreeing to be the club's president elect nominee for the 2021-2022 year.
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July Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in July: 3rd - Brad Botos 5th - Doug Johnson 9th - James Ramsey 19th - Jason Gassmann 20th - Angi Bright 22nd - Gerry Bair 23rd - Todd Eipperle
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Proposed New Members
During their meeting on June 13th, the Board has approved applications for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny for the following: Desiree Claypool will be replacing Hannah Guiliford as the third Secondary Designee for corporate member The Bridges. Brody Hanson will be the Primary Designee for The Bridges and Kris Baker and Doug Johnson will continue as the other Secondary Designees. Brenda Powell is a retired school teacher and is being proposed for membership by Steve Wieneke. She will be a member of the Evening club. phClean - Sara Martin is the owner of phClean and an active member of the club. She will become the Primary Designee for proposed new corporate member phClean. Jessica Kuil, Manager of the Ankeny office and Daniel Pixley, Manager of the Ames office will be Secondary Designees. Noel Fiscus - Noel is the owner of Fiscus Jewelers. He is being proposed for membership by Kristofer Orth and plans to be a member of the Evening Club. B & B Theaters has applied to become a new corporate member of the club. Reece Lewellen, Marketing Manager, will be the Primary Designee, James Warner, General Manager and former Rotarian in Neosho, Missouri, Justin Morgan, Operations Manager, and Connor Stobbe, Entertainment Manager will be the Secondary Designees. Comments regarding any of these proposed memberships may be forwarded to any member of the Board. |
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Evening Club Completes Food Drive
On the evening of June 11th, members of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny completed a food drive to benefit Ankeny's Holy Trinity Lutheran Church's food pantry. In about one and a half hours the group collected 301 pounds of food and paper products. Last year, 265 pounds were collected.
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Holger Knaack Named Nominee for 2020-21 Rotary President
Holger Knaack, of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenbery-Molln, Germany, has been selected to serve as president of Rotary International in 2020-21. The Nominating Committee's decision follows the resignation of President-nominee Sushil Gupta due to health reasons. Knaack has been a Rotarian since 1992 and has served Rotary as treasurer, director, moderator, member and chair of several committees, representative for the Council on Legislation, zone coordinator, training leader, and district governor. He is the CEO of Knaack KG, a real estate company. He was previously a partner and general manager of Knaack Enterprises, a 125-year-old family business. |
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Evening Club Serves at AGAPE Garden
On the evening of June 4th, the member of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny met at AGAPE Garden and helped pull weeds, plant onions, and erect tomato cages. They plan to volunteer again later this summer when they expect to be harvesting vegetables. AGAPE Garden is s located by Faith Chapel of Ankeny First United Methodist Church at 7384 NW 16th Street in Ankeny. All of the food produced is donated to local food pantries. Last year grew over four tons of fresh vegetables were donated.
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Sushil Gupta made the following announcement: It is with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation as the president-nominee of Rotary International. While it was my dream to serve as your president, my health prevents me from giving my absolute best to you and the office of the president at this time. I believe Rotary deserves nothing less than that from those elected to represent this great organization of ours. I have made this difficult decision after much soul searching and conferring with my family. This is not only a disappointment for us, but I am also keenly aware that this will be a disappointment for many Rotarians in India who were so proud to see someone from our country again named as president. I know that this is what is best for Rotary International. I have been a Rotarian for more than 40 years and it has given me everything I could ask for. I can think no higher honor than to have been selected by the nominating committee as president of Rotary for 2020-21 Rotary year. I will continue to proudly serve as a Rotary member and pursue some major initiatives that I wanted to accomplish during my year as president, because I know that we are poised to achieve more great things in the future. I wish nothing but the best to the candidate who is succeeds me as president and thank you all for the support and encouragement you have shown me in the past year. - Sushil Gupta
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June Rotary Board Meeting
The June Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, June 13th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up!
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Gary Welch Named Rotarian of the Month for May
Gary Welch has coordinated both the RYLA and Rotary Youth Exchange programs for the Rotary Club of Ankeny for the past several years. As Gary recognized the two exchange students from Kopan, Mexico, Sofia Marales and Jesus Esteban, for having gone through graduation from Ankeny High school, President Ben Digmann recognized Gary as his choice for Ankeny Rotarian of the month for May. Congratulations Gary!
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Donation Requests Approved by the Board
During their May meeting the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Board approved the following donation requests: Prevent Child Abuse Iowa - On April 23rd, the speaker at the noon meeting was from "Prevent Child Abuse Iowa". After her presentation the club agreed to donate that day's fines to them. $129 was collected and the Board agreed to round this up to $250. American Cancer Society - The Ankeny Robotics team will be participating in the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life". The Board agreed to provide a $500 sponsorship for them. CIVITAS - The Des Moines area Rotary clubs sponsored a forum on Hunger in Central Iowa on May 29th. Approval was granted to provide a sponsorship for this event in the amount of $1,000. Days For Girls, Ankeny Chapter - $500 was approved to assist an group of ladies in Ankeny with the purchase of materials used in the making of feminine hygiene kits. After the kits are assembled, they will be given to Blessman International for delivery to women in South Africa. A donation request from the Iowa State University Chapter of Engineers Without Borders for a water distribution project in Ghana was declined. |
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Rotary International Convention in Hamburg
More than 24,000 Rotary members from 170 countries are gathering in Hamburg, Germany, June 1-5 to attend the 110th annual Rotary International Convention. Those in attendance will be able to "Capture the Moment" while exchanging ideas, making new connections and renewing old ones. During the convention, they’ll be part of the conversation on pressing world issues like polio eradication, pollution, refugee migration, disease prevention, and literacy. They’ll be inspired to enhance their skills in areas that Rotarians value like fellowship, integrity, diversity, service, and fellowship. But you don’t have to be in Hamburg to "Capture the Moment". You can follow all of the RI convention coverage — photos, videos, social media posts, speeches, and more — as the action happens by going to the Rotary international web site, www.rotary.org. You can even stream the general sessions and key breakout sessions, either as they happen or at a later time. If you are looking forward to the 2020 Rotary International Convention June 6-10, in Honolulu, Hawaii, a special registration rate of $395 is now available until 11:59 PM June 5th. Also, book your hotel as soon as possible as many hotels are already sold out. |
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Senior Festival June 13, 2019
The 11th annual "Senior Festival" presented by the Ankeny Senior Services committee will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Christian Life Center, 710 NE 36th Street from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event is free and will include over 50 exhibitors dealing with health resources, educational services housing experts, transportation, and leisure activities for seniors and caregivers. There will also be refreshments and food trucks serving lunch.
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Prospective New Member Social - June 18th
The Membership Committee will be holding a social on Tuesday, June 18th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. Each member is encouraged to invite at least one or two individuals that may have an interest in joining our club or would just like to learn more about Rotary to attend. The evening will begin at 5:30 PM with social time including free appetizers and drinks. At 6:00 PM there will be a very short program. Contact Todd Eipperle, todd.eipperle@scouting.org if you have any questions.
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New Member Orientation June 6th
The club will be conducting a "New Member Orientation" on Thursday, June 6th, at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. It will begin at 5:30 with some appetizers and drinks followed by a discussion on Rotary International and the Rotary Club of Ankeny. This is an opportunity to learn more about Rotary, the service projects we participate in, other no-profits that we support, and the Rotary Foundation. There wil also be a short demonstration on how to access the club's web site and the information you can find on it. This event is specifically designed for newer members, those that have joined in the last three years, but all members are welcome.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Rotary International is a global organization in nearly every country in the world and deals in twenty-nine currencies. Rotary takes stewardship of its funds very seriously. Money is spent on life-changing, sustainable grants, as well as programs and services that support its members' transformative work. Three billion dollars have been invested in thousands of projects over the past years. Rotary International is a member organization and is overseen by its Board of Directors. As a separate part of RI, The Rotary Foundation is organized as a public charity operation exclusively for charitable purposes and is governed by a Board of Trustees. RI and TRF are both tax -exempt organizations' The headquarters of Rotary International is in Evanston, Illinois, USA. There are associate foundations in Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Rotary International is a member organization and is overseen by its Board of Directors. As a separate part of RI, the Rotary Foundation is organized as a public charity operating exclusively for charitable purposes and is governed by a Board of Trustees. RI and TRF are both tax-exempt organizations. (The former is new for RI)
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Root Beer Float Sales Total $708 for Special OlympicsMembers of the Rotary Club of Ankeny plus a couple spouses made root beer floats at the two Ankeny HyVees on May 25th. Donations, that will be forwarded to Special Olympics, totaled $708.52. This compares to $893.18 collected last year. A total of 31 liters of root beer and 29 tubs of ice cream were used.
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Another Successful Ankeny Clean Up DaysNineteen Ankeny Rotarians and one family assisted the City of Ankeny employees in unloading cars, pickups and trailers during Ankeny Clean Up Days on May 18th and 19th. The City reported 871 vehicles were unloaded on Saturday and 444 on Sunday. Everything went well, the rain held off, and we have not heard of any injuries. We do know there were several treasurers taken home by Rotarians and city workers. It is amazing what some people throw away. The city has allowed the club to accept donations in each of the past 10 years. The amount collected this year was $2,145.24 and a Namibia (African) half dollar. This compares to $2,369.88 last year and $2,118, $1,932 and $1,953 in the previous three years. These donations are designated to be forwarded to the Rotary Foundation as part of the club's contribution to PolioPlus. Donations during Clean-Up Days over the past 10 years, since we started collecting donations, have now totaled $17,147.05. Thank you to all Rotarians and family members that helped and to Justin Carlton for his leadership on this project. .jpg)    .JPG)  .jpg)  |
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June Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in June: 6th - Ben Norman 14th - Sue Gibbons 17th - Dave Mercer 20th - Steve Van Oort 21st - Mike Lydon 26th - Carmen Davis 28th - Carolyn Formanek 29th - Jim Ramsey
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Rotary Participates in Engage Iowa
The Ankeny Leadership Institute is a cooperative effort between the City of Ankeny, The Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ankeny Economic Development Cooperation. Each class of future leaders chooses a project to complete during the year they participate in this class. The 2019 class choose to conduct the first annual "Engage Ankeny" . The event was held on May 16th at the Ankeny Market Pavilion with 43 Ankeny area service clubs and non-profit organizations participating including the Rotary Club of Ankeny.   |
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May Rotary Board Meeting
The May Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, May 9th Time: 12:00 PM Where: Wig & Pen, 2005 South Ankeny Blvd. All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up!
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Hunger In Central Iowa Forum May 29th
The Rotary Clubs of the greater Des Moines area have sponsored a forum in each of the past three years. The topics of these forums have been water quality, human rights, and mental health. This year's forum will be held on Wednesday, May 29th at the West Des Moines Hilton Garden Inn and will focus on Hunger in Central Iowa. The forum will begin at 4:30 PM. The club will pay the registration fee for all members that attend and a sign up sheet will be available in the next couple weeks.
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Sally Schroeder Named Guardian of Integrity Award Winner
At the time of his death at age 97 on January 28, 2010, Paul E. Hellwege had been a past District Governor and a Rotarian in District 6000 for 55 years. During those years the Boone Rotarian provided continuity, consistence, and credibility to Rotarians young and old in District 6000 as a friend, mentor, story teller and redoubtable source of the history and traditions of our district. To honor Paul's many contributions and to promote the ideals of ethics and integrity, which his life exemplified, District 6000 established the Paul E. Hellwege Guardian of Integrity Award in 2011. All 65 clubs in District 6000 are invited to nominate a member whose life exemplifies the attributes and passion for ethics and integrity in his or her vocation, business and personal life that Paul exemplified. The Rotary Club of Ankeny nominated Sally Schroeder for this award and she was selected as one of eleven recipients in the District for this award. She was recognized for this award during the District 6000 convention on May 3rd. The certificate she received stated, "In recognition of outstanding contributions that foster the development of Rotary's core value of integrity and ethical practices, as exemplified by past District Governor, Judge Paul E. Hellwege." Congratulations Sally!
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Proceeds of Paddle Raisers Disbursed
The three "Paddle Raisers" during the club's fundraiser, "Raise the Stakes" netted a total of $19,635 which was more then double the amount donated in any of the previous eight years the club has been having fundraisers. Representatives of each of these organizations were present during the noon meeting on April 30th to accept checks for these donations. Matt Adams, Chief Operations Officer for Ankeny Schools, accepted a check in the amount of $2.750 for FUEL, John Peterson with the Ankeny Service Center received a check for $4,975, and Mary Mendenhall-Core the Area Director for Pinky Swear was presented with a check in the amount of $11,910. .JPG)   |
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May Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will be celebrating birthdays in May: 1st - Cory Johnson 12th - Damon Miller 13th - Kurt Backes 19th - Rick Andriano 26th - Jon Lowman
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May Rotary Board Meeting
The May board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, May 9th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Polk County Superviser, Steve Van Oort, was instrumental in obtaining a $5,000 sponsorship from Polk County for the club's fundraiser, "Raise the Stakes for Community". Steve also obtained several auction items including: A Backyard Dinner to Remember with Simon Estes, Dinner for Four with Van Harden, Behind the Scenes with Van & Bonnie, Do it Yourself Experience, and the Principal Charity Classic Golf Package. He also purchased a Double Diamond Table Sponsorship and donated it to "100 Women Who Care - Ankeny" and assisted with producing the videos used the night of the fundraiser. This resulted in over $9,000 being generated for the club. In recognition of his efforts and contribution to the success of the fundraiser, President Digmann named Steve the "Rotarian of the Month for April".
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Ankeny Clean Up Days - May 18-19
Ankeny Clean Up Days for 2019 will be Saturday, May 18th, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday, May 19th from noon to 4:00 PM. Members are encouraged to sign up for a two hour shift and wear their Rotary shirts. The City will provide donuts, water, and soft drinks. Members will be credited with a make up for each shift they work. Sign-up sheets will be available at the next several meetings. Contact Justin Carlton if you have any questions.
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Rotary Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet June 25thThe 2019 annual meeting and awards banquet for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held on the evening of Tuesday, June 25th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. There will not be any golf this year. The evening will begin at 5:30 with a social hour including drinks and appetizers and the meal will be served at 6:30. The charge will be $15 per person with the club paying the balance of the cost. The meeting will begin at approximately 7:00 PM and will include "Perfect Attendance Awards", the naming of the "New Member of the Year" and "Rotarian of the Year" and the "Passing of the Gavel" to next year's president. Registration is available on-line.
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Rotary Club of Ankeny Receives Service Club Award
Each year the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association recognizes one service club in Iowa with a "Service Club Award". The Rotary Club of Ankeny was honored on March 27th as the 2019 recipient. This was in recognition of the numerous service projects the club conducts each year including selling root beer floats to aid Special Olympics, conducting the golf ball drop to aid the Ankeny Service Center, coordinating the setup of the Summerfest parade, assisting with Ankeny Clean Up Days and several other fundraisers and service projects. The most noteworthy was the leadership the club provided in the fundraising, design, and construction of the Ankeny Market Pavilion. Nick Lenox and Ryan Harkema represented the Ankeny Parks & Recreation department and Dave Mercer, Doug Beech, and Terry Peter represented the Rotary Club of Ankeny at the awards ceremony. |
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Evening Club Completes Yard Clean-Up
The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny offered a free yard clean up as a silent auction item at the club's "Raise the Stakes" fundraiser. They completed the yard clean-up on April 23rd. This turned out to be a big project as the winner of the auction item had a one-acre lot. But the work was completed and the club members and guests were treated to a barbeque meal complete with drinks and great fellowship.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
The lack of access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene resources is one of the world’s biggest health problems – and one of the hardest to solve. Rotary has worked for decades to provide people with clean water by digging wells, laying pipes, providing filters, and installing sinks and toilets. But the biggest challenge has come after the hardware is installed. Too often, projects succeeded at first but eventually failed. Rusted water pumps and dilapidated sanitation facilities are familiar sights in parts of Africa, South America, and South Asia – monuments to service projects that proved UNSUSTAINABLE. That is why Rotary has shifted its focus over the past several years to emphasize education, collaboration and sustainability. Now TRF requires clubs and districts that apply for grants in other countries to show that local residents have developed a project plan that includes sustainability. In doing so, projects are successful. Your contribution to TRF enables this to happen. Giving to the Foundation is easy – just go to rotary.org/donate. Thank you. |
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Jack Pennington Named Paul Harris Fellow
Jack Pennington became the newest Paul Harris Fellow in the Rotary Club of Ankeny one April 2, 2019 when the club's Foundation Chairman, Steve SchraderBachar, presented him with a pin and certificate. This signifies that contributions to the Foundation in his name of both recognition points and dollars now exceed 1,000. Congratulations Jack!!
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Congratulations On a Great Fundraiser!!
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2019 fundraiser, "Raise the Stakes" for Community, not only broke every record for fundraisers, but we shattered them. This was all made possible due to the involvement of nearly every member for ticket sales, obtaining auction items and volunteering. Of course, this would not have been possible without the ideas, leadership and many hours of service by our co-chairs, Laura Luetje and Stacey Koeppen. We cannot thank them enough. We hope everyone that attended “Raise the Stakes” this year had a good time and will want to return for a similar event next year. The date is set and the FFA Center has been reserved for April 18, 2020. Its not too early for you to “Save the Date” and to ask your guests to do the same. To keep the momentum going, the committee would ask each of you to send thank yous too your guests and anyone that you obtained an auction item from. The event was sold out with approximately 400 in attendance compared to about 200 last year. There are still a couple final bills we are waiting on but here is an estimate of our final numbers compared to last year. 2019 2018 Total income $108,442 $43,168 Total Expenses 33,712 13,120 Net Income $74,671 $30,048 Paddle Raisers Pinky Swear $11,910 ASC 4,950 FUEL 2,750 Total $19,635 Perhaps the best news of all is that Laura and Stacey have agreed to co-chair our 2020 fundraiser with the idea that it will be a similar event with casino or some form of gaming again.
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Root Beer Float Sales May 25th
Once again this year, the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be making and selling root beer floats at both Ankeny HyVees on Saturday May 25th to benefit Special Olympics. A sign up sheet to work the booth will be available the next couple weeks. Contact Tom Friedman with any questions.
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District 6000 Conference - May 2-4
The 2019 District 6000 Conference will be held at the Sheraton West Des Moines from Thursday, May 2 through Saturday May 4th. If you cannot attend the entire conference, you are encouraged to attend the Friday, May 3rd luncheon and the club will pay the registration fee for your lunch. The tentative agenda for the Friday lunch includes the Flag Ceremony for the Rotary Youth Exchange students, a Rotary moment by a West Des Moines Valley Interact student, and the key note speaker, Suku Radia, former Banker's Trust CEO. Club awards including the "Guardian of Integrity Awards" will be presented later Friday afternoon.
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"Raise the States" - April 13, 2019
Our 2019 fundraiser, "Raise the Stakes" will be Saturday night April 13th which is now only 12 days from today. All auction items received to date have been entered onto the on-line bidding site. We have a few more pictures to take but should have the site activated so bidding can begin by Friday, April 5th. If you have committed to providing an auction item or need to provide a description or certificate for an item, please give it to Rich Job or Nate Burnham as soon as possible. We need to make sure all items are described correctly. Once we go live and bidding starts, we can not change it. We have some fantastic auction items including: Free LASIK eye surgery, 100th anniversary Green Bay Packer autographed football, box seats to the Twins, Cubs, Cardinals, and Royals, a baseball personally autographed by Mike Trout, a ride with an Ankeny police officer, dinner for 6 with Simon Estes, four tickets to watch an ISU football game from AD Jamie Pollard's balcony off the Jacobson building, and many more unusual items as well as many repeats form last year. Ticket sales are going well but we know there are still several members that have not gone on line to purchase their tickets. Again, please do so as soon as possible. We will need to give our caterer a number early in the week of April 8th. To purchase tickets, go on line to https://bidpartner.net/rotary/. Individual ticket sales are $60 each or you can purchase a table of 8 for $440. Remember each Rotarian is responsible for two tickets. We hope everyone is planning to attend and will bring some guests. If not, you will be invoiced for two tickets. A few more volunteers are needed. Contact Laura Leutje or Stacey Koeppen if you can help with set up at 9:00 AM at the FFA Center or the night of the event.
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Sofia Marales Speaks to Evening Club
Rotary exchange student Sofia Marales from Kopan, Mexico was the speaker at the evening meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny on March 26th. She made a nice presentation titled "Where My Heart Is". She showed her home town in Mexico, her family both back home and her new family in Ankeny, and the foods she enjoys.
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April Rotary Board Meeting
The April board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, April 11th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Jacquelyn Duke Named Rotarian of the Month for MarchJacquelyn Duke gave birth to a future Rotarian on March 2, 2019. The little bundle of joy, Violet Joy Duke was 9 lbs., 8 oz, and 20.5 inches. Both mother and baby attended the evening Rotary meeting on March 19th where Presidnet Steve Wieneke presented Jacquelyn with a certificate naming her the Rotarian of the Month for March. The club members also presented her with a onesie with the words "Future Rotarian" on it. Congratulations Jacquelyn and Jason .
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Evening Club Entertains at Penelope Park
The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny completed a service project on March 19th by providing a fun evening for the senior citizens at Penelope Park. The group served punch and snacks and provided word games. They also played Jenga and Yatzee with the residents.
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Andrew Testino, Cory Johnson and James Benda were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on December 4th. Unfortunately, the fourth designee for the company has had meetings on Tuesdays and has been unable to attend the noon meetings. Nick Testino now plans to attend the evening meetings and attended the meeting on March 19th. During the meeting, the Evening Club President, Steve Wieneke, officially inducted Nick into the club. Welcome Nick!
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Board Approves Donation to Boy Scouts
During their meeting on March 14th the Board approved a donation request to the Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts of America in the amount of $1,250. This donation is in support of their 2019 Friends of Scouting campaign. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has been a supporter of Scouting since 2011.
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Juan Arias Completes RLI Part 3
Juan Arias recently transferred his Rotary membership from San Pedro Sula, Honduras to the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny. While in Honduras, he had completed the first two parts of Rotary Leadership Institute classes. On March 23rd, he attended the RLI training in Mt Pleasant, Iowa and successfully completed Part 3. Congratulations Juan!
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life. When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families. Through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, Rotarians mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change. Rotary has partnered with the US agency for International Development in Ghana, Madagascar, and Uganda to implement such programs. It has done the same in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, India, and Kenya. Since 2013, the Foundation has invested in more than 1,000 such programs in more than 100 countries. 2030 is the year Rotary hopes to finish providing everyone with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enables this to happen. Thank you for your generosity.
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April Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will be celebrating birthdays in April: 9th - Juan Arias 16th - Dean Lange 17th - Rocky Anderson 18th - Sara Thompson 20th - Ron Bode 20th - Brodey Hanson 22nd - Julie Todtz
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New Paul Harris Fellows
During the meeting on February 26th, Foundation Chair Steve ShcraderBachar recognized three members for their contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Eric Pasanchin was presented with a pin and certificate in recognition of his becoming a new Paul Harris Fellow, Mark Martin received a pin with three sapphire stones representing that he has achieved the level of Paul Harris Fellow +3, and Gary Welch received a pin with four sapphire stones to signify that he has reached the level of Paul Harris Fellow +4. Congratulations and thank you, Eric, Mark, and Gary!
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Exchange Students Speak at Rotary
The two exchange students from Kopan, Mexico, being hosted by the Rotary Club of Ankeny, were the guest speakers at the regular meeting on February 19th. They are Sofia Marales and Jesus Esteban. They made an excellent presentation showing some slides and talking about their families, home town, experiences during their exchange and differences between school in Kopan and Ankeny.
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Thank You Bridges While the Ankeny Golf & Country Club was completing their remodeling, The Bridges hosted four of our noon meetings. As a thank you, President Digmann presented Kris Baker, Community Relations Director for the Bridges with a check in the amount of $1,400. Thank you Kris Baker for coordinating these meetings and to The Bridges for taking such good care of us.
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"Raise the States" Less Than 40 Days Away
Our 2019 fundraiser "Raise the Stakes" will be April 13th which is now less than 40 days away. Here are some things to keep in mind: Beer & Wine - Two of our live auction items will be a "Wall of Wine" and "A Tower of Beer". We are asking each Rotarian to bring a bottle of wine, or case of beer to add to this auction item. WineStyles of Ankeny will also be donating tastings and club memberships to these auction items. Please bring your wine and beer to a Rotary meeting in the next couple weeks. Ticket Sales - For this event to be a success, we need to fill all the seats with bidders. Our goal is to set a new high with over 300 ticket sales. To purchase tickets, go on line to https://bidpartner.net/rotary/.Ticket sales are $60 each or you can purchase a table of 8 for $440. Remember each Rotarian is responsible for two tickets. We hope everyone is planning to attend and will bring some guests. If not, you will be invoiced for two tickets. Auction items - Thank you to everyone that has already turned in auction items. We have received several unique items but we still need more. Please bring your items to a meeting as soon as possible. We would like to have all items turned in by March 19th to allow time for the committee to select the live items and put together the order of the auction. Then the brochure still need to be completed and printed. Volunteers - Several volunteers will be needed the night of the event. Be ready to sign up to help with set up, registration, hosting, selling 50/50 tickets, clerking, or clean up in the next couple weeks.
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Board Approves Donation to Epilepsy Foundation
During their February meeting, the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Board approved a donation to the Epilepsy Foundation of Iowa to be a bronze sponsor for the "Walks to End Epilepsy" in the amount of $500. As a bronze sponsor, the club's name will be on the t-shirts and the club will be recognized recognized on their web site and at the event.
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2019 District 6000 Conference
The 2019 Rotary District 6000 conference will be held May 2 - 4 at the Sheraton West Des Moines. Early registration is now available. To take advantage of the early registration discount go to the District 6000 web site, https://rotary6000.org/. Then go to the story "District Conference 2019" to call up the registration form.
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50/50 for Adaptive Sports
On the evening of February 19th, members of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny, volunteered to sell 50/50 raffle tickets at the Iowa Wild Hockey match. All the net proceeds from the ticket sales benefits Adaptive Sports. Pictured are Rick Sibbel, Rachel Panzi, Kathy Sibbel, Anne Porter, Kristofer Orth, and Jeff Manger.
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Juan Arias Joins Evening Club
Steve Wieneke inducted Juan Arias into the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Evening club on February 26th. Juan first joined Rotary in 1993 and is transferring his membership from the San Pedro Sula, Honduras Rotary Club. He is a software developer for PurFoods and his wife is a teacher in the Des Moines School District. Welcome Juan!!
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Scholarships for Rotarian Students
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has donated $2,000 to Dollars for Scholars. These funds will provide two $500 scholarships at each Ankeny High School. We have asked that at least one scholarship at each high school go to a student with some relationship to Rotary such as a RYLA or Interact student, Rotary Youth Exchange student, or the student's parent or grandparent is a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. If you have a child or grandchild that is a senior in Ankeny High School, be sure to encourage them to apply for the Rotary scholarship. Contact Mary Cochran, dcochran@mchsi.com, if you have any questions.
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Welcome New Members
President Digmann inducted Hannah Guilford and Darius Potts into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on February 26th. Hannah Guilford will be a third Secondary Designee for the Bridges and is their Community Relations Representative. Doug Johnson will continue to be the Primary Designee for The Bridges and Kris Baker and Brody Hanson will continue to be Secondary Designees. Darius Potts is the Ankeny Police Chief and was proposed by Kathy Sibbel. Welcome Hannah and Darius!! |
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Evening Club Serves at YESS
Members of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny volunteered to entertain kids at the Youth Emergency Shelter Services in Des Moines on February 12th. They put puzzles together, read books, and made Rice Kispie bars with the kids that ranged in age from two to eleven.
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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 11th - Kendall Sather 12th - Zane Smith 18th - Stacey Koeppen 21st - Troy Boelman 27th - Raj Reddy
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March Rotary Board Meeting
The March board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, March 14th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Rotary Club of Ankeny Recognized for PolioPlus Contributions
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has received a certificate from The Rotary Foundation in recognition of our support of the "End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign". The certificate reads: "Ankeny is presented a certificate of appreciation for its financial support of End Polio Now; Countdown to History Campaign. Together, we will fulfill our promise to the children of the world and eradicate polio." During the 2017-2018 year, the Rotary Club of Ankeny contributed $5,100 to the PolioPlus campaign which equals $60 per Active member.
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Ankeny Recognized by The Rotary Foundation
District 6000 Assistant District Governor, Corrine Lambert, attended the noon meeting of The Rotary Club of Ankeny to present a banner to the club in recognition of the club's contributions to The Rotary Foundation for the 2017-2018 Rotary year. Ankeny is distinguished from more than 35,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide as being one of the following:
During the 2017-2018 Rotary Year, Ankeny contributed $12,780 to the Foundation's Annual Fund and $5,100 to PolioPlus. This totals $17,880 to the Rotary Foundation and equals $210.35 per Active member. Congratulations and thank you Ankeny Rotarians!
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Juan Arias Presents Banner
Juan Arias recently relocated to the Des Moines area from Honduras where he was a member of the Usula Rotary Club of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. He attended our noon meeting on February 5th and presented the club with a banner from his former club. He also attended the evening club on February 12th and plans to transfer his membership to the evening club.
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Kris Baker Named Rotarian of Month for February
Kris Baker volunteered The Bridges to host our meetings for as many weeks as the Ankeny Golf & Country Club needed to complete their remodeling. In total they hosted 4 meetings during January and February with Kris coordinating all the arrangements. In recognition of her efforts, President Ben named her Rotarian of the Month for February. Congratulations Kris!
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Auction Items Needed
It is now only 10 weeks until the Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2019 fundraiser "Raise the Stakes" for Community. For the event to be a success, each member of the club needs to participate with the sale of tickets and obtaining auction items. Brian Tiernan and Doug Beech are co-chairing the ticket sales and auction item aspects of the fundraiser. They have divided the club into two groups, last names beginning with A-K on Doug's team and M-Z on Brian's team. There will be some competition between the teams for who sells the most tickets and obtains the most auction items. The ideal auction item is something unusual and desirable that cannot be purchased in a store. These might include a hot air balloon ride, fishing trip, time share vacation home for a week, autographed items, etc. The more unusual the item the better. Rich Job will be storing auction items in his basement. As items are received, give them to Rich or bring them to a meeting and we'll get them to him. The first thing they ask of each member is to provide them with a list of four people they want to see at the event, four people they are inviting, and four people they want to see that they have a connection with to invite. The goal this year is to have over 300 people in attendance. Your list can be sent to Doug at doug.beech@Caseys.com or Brian at brian@cjmfinancial.com. Remember the money we raise from this event enables us to help many individuals and organizations in Ankeny and around the world.
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Todd Eipperle has invited all Ankeny Rotarians to join him for an inspirational luncheon for Scouting, Wednesday February 6th, with featured speaker Mary T. Mack, Senior Vice President, Consumer Banking, Wells Fargo, along with Governor Kim Reynolds. The event will be at the Iowa Events Center Ballroom, 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines. Check-in for the event is between 11:30 and 11:45 AM, the program will begin at noon and will conclude by 1:00 PM. There is no cost for the luncheor as Rotary has been a great sponsor to local Scouting for several years, but there will be an opportunity if you would like to make a personal donation/pledge, although it is not required. Todd has reserved a table for Ankeny Rotarians. All you need to do is contact Todd to let him know you plan to attend so he can get you added to the check-in-roster and your seat reserved. RSVP to todd.eipperle@scouting.org.
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Sally Schroeder Named Ankeny's "Guardian of Integrity" Nominee
The District 6000 "Guardian of Integrity" award is named for Boone Rotarian and Past District Governor (1954-1955), Judge Paul E. Hellwege, who passed away in 2010. This award was established to promote the ideals of ethics and integrity which were Pauls' fervent passions. The award is presented annually to Rotarians who have been a member of a club in District 6000 for a minimum of three years and who have made outstanding contributions that foster the development of integrity. It singles out persons who have made contributions in business, media, academia or government and who have, by their actions, writing, policies and public pronouncements, strengthened and fostered development of integrity and ethical practices in their vocational, business and personal lives that Paul exemplified. Each club in District 6000 may nominate one member each year. Sally Schroeder has been selected to be the nominee for the Rotary Club of Ankeny for 2019. She will be recognized at the 2019 Rotary District 6000 Conference to be held May 2-4 at the West Des Moines Sheraton. Congratulations Sally!
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"Raise The Stakes" Fundraiser April 13, 2019 The Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2019 fundraiser, "Raise The Stakes" for Community Fundraiser will be held at the FFA Enrichment Center on the campus of DMACC in Ankeny on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Silent auction items may be viewed and bid on a week prior to the event by going to https://bidpartner.net/rotary/. They will also be on display and open for bidding until 7:45 PM the night of the event. The evening will begin at 5:00 PM with appetizers and professional Las Vegas style gaming tables open for action. Everyone purchasing a ticket will received chips to play the games which will include Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Three Card Poker and Let It Ride. The gaming tables will close at 7:45 PM. Complimentary wine and beer will be available throughout the evening and a buffet dinner will be available from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. The live auction will begin at 8:00 PM and will include, "Heads or Tails", desserts, paddle raisers, "100 for 100 Raffle", and Casino chip prize winners in addition to several live auction items.
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Individual tickets are $60 each or reserve a table for 8 for $440. Tickets may be purchased from any Ankeny Rotarian or on line at https://bidpartner.net/rotary/. |
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Thank You From Head Start
The Evening Club assembled 25 literacy kits for Ankeny's Head Start program at their meeting on December 18th. Each kit included a children's book. The following thank you has been received: "Rotary Club of Ankeny, Thank you for the wrapped book you gave the children that are in the Head Start programs in the Neveln Center. It is our hope that families read the book together over winter break. The children were so excited to receive the gift. Thank you for thinking of the Head Start programs! Miss Heather and Miss Anderson."
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AG&CC Sewer Project Update
Nathan Porter the General Manager for Ankeny Golf & Country Club has provided us with an update on their sewer project. The asbestos removal began on January 21st and most of the floor tiles have been removed from the ballroom, ladies locker room, and front entry. They will prepare the space for the asbestos removal and hope to be done by Jan 26th. After this is completed they need to have concrete poured throughout the clubhouse to fill the trenching that was cut for the new sewer pipes. When this is completed flooring will be installed in the bar, ballroom, entryway, and the ladies locker room. Here is the current timeline for the project: Jan. 21st - Start asbestos mitigation (Had to wait 10 days due to regulations.) Jan 25th - Asbestos mitigation finished. Jan. 28-30 - Pour concrete and let cure Jan 31st - Start installation of carpet and ball room flooring Feb 4th - 8th - Finish flooring installation and clean building Feb 9th - 12th - Open Clubhouse Rotary will likely need to continue to meet off site until the meeting on February 19th. We are asked to please not go to the clubhouse while it is closed. You will not be able to enter the building and there are safety concerns if you do.
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Rotary International President Elect, Mark Daniel Maloney explained his version for building a stronger Rotary, calling on leaders to expand connections to their communities and to embrace innovative membership models. Maloney, a member of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama unveiled his 2019-2020 presidential theme, "Rotary Connects the World" to incoming district governors at Rotary's annual training event, the International Assembly, in San Diego, California on January 7th. “The first emphasis is to grow Rotary — to grow our service, to grow the impact of our projects, but most importantly, to grow our membership so that we can achieve more,” Maloney said. Maloney believes that connection is at the heart of the Rotary experience. "Rotary allows us to connect with each other, in deep and meaningful ways across our differences." Maloney said. "It connects us to people we would never otherwise have met who are more like us than we could have known. It connects us to our communities, to professional opportunities, and to the people who need our help."
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Recently, The Rotary Foundation was inducted into University of Oxford's Chancellor's Court of Benefactors for its continuous support of the university. Since 1949, the Foundation has provided scholarships to more than 200 Oxford scholars including a former American ambassador to the United Kingdom, a Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative reporter for the New York Times, and a director and Senior Fellow at the Ansari Africa Centre. For almost 70 years, this support has enabled students from around the world to benefit from all that Oxford has to offer. Membership in the Court of Benefactors is conferred by the Chancellor on those who have been outstandingly generous towards the university. The Rotary Foundation joins a prestigious list of over 250 members including Thomson Reuters Foundation and the Skoll Foundation. The members are from around the globe whose significant contributions have assisted Oxford in being the world's institution that it is today. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enables this to happen. Thank you.
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Gary Welch Named Rotarian of the Month for January
Gary Welch volunteers to make Santa available for several families, functions and organizations each year during the holiday season. This year he collected donations totaling $1,135 for his services and he in turn donated all of these funds to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. In recognition of this donation, all the work he does as chair of the club's youth committee, and all the other volunteer work he does, President Digmann named him the club's Rotarian of the month for January, 2019.
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Welcome New Member Andrew Stumbo
Andrew Stumbo was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on January 8, 2019 by President Ben Digmann. Andrew is a Wealth Management Advisor with Benson Wealth Management in Ankeny. Welcome Andrew!! |
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February Rotary Board Meeting
The February board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, February 14th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Dollars For Scholars Thanks RotaryThe Rotary Club of Ankeny donated funds for two $500 scholarships at each Ankeny high school at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. Recently, a thank you note including pictures was received from Dollars for Scholars. It read: "Thank you for making a difference! Your generous financial support to Ankeny Dollars for Scholars is an investment in the life of a young individual. It allows the graduates from Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial to pursue their educational dreams. As the president of Ankeny Dollars for Scholars, please accept my heartfelt thanks. As a community, we donated $73,406 in 2018 and awarded 132 scholarships to the graduates. You were an important of this success. Ankeny Dollars for Scholars in such a worthy cause and thank you for being such an integral part of our success, We could not do it without you." Sincerely, Kristen Gray    Pictured is Rotarian, Mark Land with scholarship winner Rachel Leon, Rotarian Gary Welch with Eva and Meredith Long, and Mark Land with his daughter Nicolette Land. |
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Rotary Ring Day Results
Several Ankeny Rotarians took turns ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at the North HyVee on December 15th. Last year, Rotarians rang the bell for 6 hours and received donations totaling $305.76. This year we rang the bell for 12 hours and had $707.67 dropped in the red kettle. Thank you to all of the Rotarians that helped ring the bell and to Anne Porter for coordinating this service project.
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February Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in February: 2nd - Mike Goedeke 5th - Eric Hockenberry 6th - Doug Parker 8th - Terry Peter 12th - Kris Baker 21st - Ryan Bach 26th - Jody Savage 26th - Steve SchraderBachar
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The Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2019 fundraiser, "Casino Night" will be held on Saturday, April 13th. The event will be set up similar to previous year's and will include a meal, drinks and both silent and live auctions. Co-chairs, Laura Luetje and Stacey Koeppen, are working hard to create new energy for this event in hopes of gaining new faces in attendance and generate a community buzz about Rotary and what we do and, of course, raise more dollars for the club! Thanks to their efforts, they have already received $10,000 in sponsorships. These include $5,000 from Polk County, $3,000 from Prairie Meadows and, most recently, $2,000 from Karl Chevrolet. Each member of the club should be thinking about what businesses they can ask to donate auction items and who they can invite to purchase tables and attend the event. We will soon be hearing from Doug Beech and Brian Tiernan regarding auction items and ticket sales. Also, Laura and Stacey plan to meet with committee chairs every other week at 11:00 AM prior to our regular Tuesday meetings beginning on January 8th.
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January Rotary Board Meeting
The January board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, January 10th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Happy New Year Rotarians & Friends!!! May the dawn of this New Year fill your heart with new hopes, open up the new horizons and bring to you promises of brighter tomorrows! Have a wonderful and "Happy New Year"!!!
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Rotary Foundation Minute
There are over 122 million children in the Nepal the world that are illiterate. In addressing the problem, Rotary realizes that bringing children into schools isn't enough to solve illiteracy. Consequently, it has turned to mentoring and coaching teachers! The Guatemala Literacy Project and the Nepal Teacher Training Innovation are two global projects that lead the effort to advance childhood reading by empowering teachers to teach better. The projects plan lessons that ensure students will actually learn. The entire effort is part of a larger goal to reduce extreme poverty, because knowing how to read and write increases a person's earning potential and ability to build a better life. These projects can succeed thanks to your generous contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Thank you.
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During the last meeting of the year on December 18th, President Ben Digmann thanked Cindy, waitress, and Brian, chef, for serving us for the past several year. Ben presented each of them with a thank you card. Inside each card was a $100 bill. Thank you Cindy and Brian!!
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January Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in January: 6th - Jack Pennington 20th - Sally Schroeder 25th - Justin Carlton 25th Bruce Kimpston 27th - Jeff Damman 28th - Roger Spahr 31st - Jim Gocke
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Leutje & Koeppen Named Co-Rotarian of the Month
President Ben Digmann named Laura Leutje and Stacey Koeppen "co-Rotarians of the Month" for December. Ben recognized Laura and Stacey for all their hard work and generation of new ideas as co-chairmen for the 2019 Rotary Fundraiser. They have already received $8,000 in sponsorships and have organized committees for sponsorship, ticket sales and soliciting auction items.
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A Fun Night at the Christmas Social
The annual Rotary Christmas social was held on Saturday evening December 11th at The Fletcher Full Service Restaurant & Bar. The food was good and the company was great. We also enjoyed the guitar playing by former Rotarian David Crabbs. Thank you to Tim Cox and Stacey Koeppen for making the arrangements and hosting the event. You can view more pictures on our web site under Photo Albums.     |
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Ankeny Rotarians Donate $5,915 to Foundation
Contributions to the Rotary Foundation are included in most members quarterly invoices. A few members prefer to forward their donation directly to the Foundation and there are a few new members that have not as yet made a commitment to contribute. The club forwards these donations on to the Rotary Foundation in November and May each year. The contribution the club sent in November this year was $5,915. For the past two years, the Rotary Club of Ankeny has been a "100% Club" which means every Active member has made a donation in some amount during the year. If you have not as yet made a commitment to the Foundation, please contact Foundation Chair, Steve SchraderBachar, 515-360-5197 or sschraderbachar@stearns.com.
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Ratchet to Be Published Once A Month
For the past 8 years, a Ratchet has been published twice each month. Prior to that a Ratchet had been published nearly every week. Beginning with the January 1st edition, the Ratchet will be sent to members and Friends of the Club by email once each month on the first Monday of the month. Special announcements and other reminders will also be sent by email to all members as appropriate. All stories, lists of speakers, and greeter schedules can also be found on our web site.
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Club Participates in Rotary Ring Day
Several members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny rang the bell for our local Salvation Army units on Saturday, December 15th at the North Ankeny Hy-Vee. Thank you to everyone that participated and a special thank you to Anne Porter for coordinating this service project.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Whenever a global grant is awarded, a global grant consists of a project with a budget over $30,000 up to $200,000, The Rotary Foundation provides technical expertise. Called the Global Grant Cadre of Technical Advisors, it maintains a registry of individuals that serve in countries other than their own. These Rotarians are qualified in area of health, education, literacy, small business, micro-credit, and financial auditing - in other words chartered accountants and certified public accountants. Cadre members are fluent in a variety of languages which include French, Spanish, Portuguese and other language skills. They conduct on-site project visits for two to three days with written reports upon their return. This technique assures the validity of the project and its sustainability. The Rotary Foundation welcomes individuals who might wish to join the cadre. If you are interested, contact the Rotary Foundation at 847-866-3000. Thank you.
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Board Approves Donation for Head Start Books
During the Board meeting on December 13th, approval was given to purchase 25 books for Head Start. The Evening Club will be assembling a take home kit for students which will include these books. The students will be encouraged to read the books at home with their parents. Each book will have a sticker stating the book has been donated by the Rotary Club of Ankeny. The cost of the books is $49.15.
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Proposed New Member - Andrew Stumbo
The Board has approved an application for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Andrew Stumbo. Andrew is a Financial Wealth Advisor with Benson Wealth Management in Ankeny. He is being proposed for membership by Kathy Sibbel. Comments regarding Andrew's proposed membership may be forwarded to any member of the Board. |
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As a Rotarian, you may visit any of the more than 35,000 Rotary clubs located in over 200 countries throughout the world. It is customary when visiting another club to exchange banners. If you plan to visit another club, ask Nate Burnham for a banner to exchange. Mark Martin recently had the opportunity to visit the Sunrise Rotary Club of De Mar - Solana Beach, California. While there he exchanged Rotary banners. He presented the banner he received to the club during our meeting on November 13th. Thanks Mark.
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The Testino Agency Joins Rotary
The Testino Agency became the newest corporate member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny when they were inducted into the club by President Elect Rich Job on December 4th. The Testino Agency is the Allstate Insurance agent in Ankeny. Andy Testino will be the "Primary Designee", Nick Testino, James Benda, and Cory Johnson will be the "Secondary Designees" for this corporate membership. Welcome to Rotary, Andy, Nick, James and Cory!
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On November 11, 2018, the District 6000 Nominating Committee interviewed candidates for District Governor Nominee Designee 2021-2022. The committee selected Alaka Khanolkar of the Rotary Club of Keokuk.
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Aaron Houng was a Rotary Exchange student to France for the 2017-2018 year. On November 29th he reported on his exchange to the noon Rotary club. Aaron felt this trip changed his life and will be forever grateful to Rotary for making it possible.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Now that the holiday season is upon us, many of us are scurrying around trying to find the best gift for our families, our neighbors, teachers and more. Here is an idea that will save all of you a great deal of time and give you an enormous feeling of satisfaction! In place of that gift, why not give the gift of Rotary through The Rotary Foundation? A $100 contribution can help [rovide textbooks for one elementary school in Zambia, provide a hearing aid for a deaf child in Pakistan, buy de-worming tablets for 112 children in the Philippines , pay for cataract operations for three blind people in India, or provide 230 blankets for the elderly in the winter months of Korea! And there are many opportunities even within our own country! For more information contact our Foundation Chair, Steve SchraderBachar or call The Rotary Foundation at 866-976-82279. Thank you for your generosity.
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Polio Eradication Update
Eradicating Polio in India was a feat of dedication, commitment, and doubling down on immunization activities. Given India's vast population, tropical climate, and other environmental challenges, it would be easy to imagine that if Polio couldn't be stopped, India would be the place to fail. After all, India constituted over 60% of all polio cases as recently as 2009. However, in 2014, India was officially declared Polio-free, along with the rest of the South-East Asia Region. Success in India really changed the game, and now serves as an example that eradication of Polio is indeed possible when the world marshals political will and commits adequate resources to the cause that effects everyone worldwide. Pakistan - No new Polio Cases reported since 10/7/18. Eight cases reported in 2018, all from just four districts. Twenty years ago the entire country was affected by polio, and every year, more than 35,000 children were paralyzed for life by the disease. Nigeria - No new Wild Polio Cases have been reported in 2017 or 2018. Most recent case was reported on 8/20/16. Nigeria is to be congratulated on 2-1/4 years without a Wild Polio case! Afghanistan - No new Polio cases reported this week. Nineteen cases reported in 2018 with the most recent case with the onset of paralysis on 10/2/18. Zero is the magic number! The three year "Countdown to History" starts after the final Wild Polio case. As of last week, we count seven weeks since the report of the most recent Wild Polio case.
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December Rotary Board Meeting
The December board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, December 13th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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December/January Meeting Schedule/LocationsDue to the holidays and the construction taking place at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club, there will several changes to our normal meetings and locations: Here is the schedule for the next couple months: Dec. 4th - Meeting at Ankeny Golf & Country Club Dec. 11th - No Meeting - Christmas Social Saturday Dec. 8th Dec. 18th - Meeting at Ankeny Golf & Country Club Dec. 25th - No Meeting - Merry Christmas! Jan. 1st - No Meeting - Happy New Year! Jan. 8th - Meeting at The Bridges, 3510 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny Jan. 15th - Meeting at HyVee Distribution Facility, 2741 PDI Place, Ankeny Jan. 22nd - Meeting at The Bridges, 3510 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny Jan. 29th - Meeting at Casey's Headquarters, One SE Convenience Blvd. Feb. 5th - Meeting at The Bridges, 3510 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, (If Necessary) Feb. 12th Meeting at Ankeny Golf & Country Club (We hope) |
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Welcome New Member Laura Brassell
Laura Brassell, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager for Lincoln Savings Bank in Ankeny was inducted into the club on November 27th. She will be an additional Secondary Designee for LSB, a corporate member of the club. Doug Parker will continue as the Primary Designee and Rick Andriano and Tracy Frette are the other Secondary Designees. Welcome to the club, Laura.
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December Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in December: 2nd - Chuck Stewart 3rd - Scott Port 12th - Rich Job 14th - Tim Cox 21st - Doug Beech 25th - T.J. Brand
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Now that the holiday season is upon us - many of us are scurrying around trying to find the best gift for our families, our neighbors, teachers, and more. Here is an idea that will save all of you a great deal of time and give you an enormous feeling of satisfaction! In place of that gift, why not give the gift of Rotary through The Rotary Foundation? A $100 contribution can help provide textbooks for one elementary school in Zambia, provide a hearing aid for a deaf child in Pakistan, buy de-worming tablets for 112 children in the Philippines, pay for cataract operations for three blind people in India, or provide 230 blankets for the elderly in the winter months of Korea! And there are many more opportunities even within our own country! For more information contact The Rotary Foundation at 866-976-8279. Thank you for your generosity.
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Rotary Christmas Social To Be December 8th
The 2018 Christmas Social for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held on Saturday, December 8th at The Fletcher Full Service Restaurant & Bar, 1802 N Ankeny Blvd. The evening will begin at 5:30 PM with a social hour followed by dinner at 6:30. The cost for members and guests is $45 per person. You can sign up on-line or there will be a sign-up sheet at each Rotary meeting prior to the social.
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Happy ThanksgivingWishing you the happiness of good friends, the joy of a happy family, and the wonder of the holiday season. Have a memorable thanksgiving!
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Rotary Foundation Minute
We're so close to eradicating Polio. But to fully eradicate this deplorable disease we still need $1.5 billion to finish the job. Why? Even if the last case of polio is identified this year, a huge amount of work will remain to ensure that it stays "GONE", which means vaccinating children for at least three more years. To ensure that polio is truly eradicated forever, it must be detected. This requires continuous surveillance that is complicated and costly. First doctors and community health workers must monitor children for acute flaccid paralysis and second is the process that involves local authorities collecting samples from sewage systems or in places that don't have adequate sanitation facilities, including rivers and bodies of water near a large group of residents. In addition, large scale vaccinations are enormous undertakings that require money as well as thousands of volunteers on the ground and in places where the vaccination programs have been successful, the challenge is to locate and vaccinate that small percentage of children who have been missed. The vaccine itself isn't the biggest expense, it's the distribution of the vaccine - i.e. transportation and staffing. A vaccination campaign is almost mind-bogglingly complex. Rotarian's contributions pay for planning by technical experts, large-scale communication efforts to make people aware of the benefits of vaccinations and the dates of the campaign, plus support for volunteers to go door-to-door in large cities as well as in remote areas that may not appear on any map. Yes, we are 99.9% there. Now is the hardest part and with your help our goal to eradicate polio will be accomplished and celebrated. Thank you for your support.
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Proposed New Corporate Member - Testino Agency
The Board has approved an application from the Testino Agency to become a new corporate member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Andrew (Andy) Testino, and his twin brother Nicholas (Nick) Testino are co-owners of the agency. Andy will be the "Primary Designee" and Nick, James Benda, Licensed Sales Professional, and Cory Johnson, Licensed Sales Professional, will be "Secondary Designees". The Testino Agency is a new Allstate insurance agency in Ankeny. It is located at 110 N. Ankeny Blvd. Suite 700. Comments regarding this proposed membership may be submitted to any Board member. |
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Thank You From Meals From the Heartland
The members of the Evening Ankeny Rotary Club packed 756 meals for Meals From The Heartland on August 30th. The club also donated $100 to help cover the cost of shipping of the meals they packaged. In 2017, Meals From the Heartland distributed 20.5 million meals throughout the world. The following thank you was received form Susan Bunz, Executive Director of Meals From the Heartland: THANK YOU! Two very powerful words that come from my heart. Your recent donation of $100 along with the help of countless volunteers will allow us to package meals for hungry people her in Iowa, throughout the United States and around the world. With one decade of hunger fighting in our rear view mirror, we are now setting our sights on the years to come and we can't do what we do without the ongoing support of loyal donors. So again, thank you for being a hunger fighter we can continue to count on for your time, treasure, and talent.
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Luke Nelson Awarded Paul Harris Fellowship
Luke Nelson was a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny for 5 years from June 2013 until July 2018 when he moved to South Carolina and joined the Rotary Club of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Prior to Luke leaving Ankeny he qualified for a Paul Harris Fellowship but we were unable to present it to him before he moved. The certificate and pin were sent by UPS to the Foundation Chair for Fort Mill. There was some concern that these items may be lost since they were sent about the same time hurricane Florence ripped through the Carolinas and UPS could not find any tracking information on the package. Ultimately, the package was received and they had the items framed and their president, Patrick White, presented it to Luke. Congratulations Luke!
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Several Ankeny Rotarians came to the Rotary meeting on October 30th ready for "Beggars' Night". The costumed Rotarians included Santa, Spiderman, a Spider lady, a monk, and a couple of show girls.
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Ankeny Receives Presidential Citation
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has been awarded a Presidential Citation for 2017-18 from Rotary International President Ian Riseley. Since this Citation refers to the last Rotary year when Sally Schroeder was president, 2018-2019 President Ben Digmann presented the citation to Sally during the noon meeting on November 6th. This recognition is given to clubs that successfully achieve goals in the areas of Membership, Foundation Giving, Online Tool Adoption, Humanitarian Service, New Generations and Public Image. The certificate reads: "2017-2018 Rotary Citation from the RI President Awarded to the Rotary Club of Ankeny for helping Rotary make a difference in the lives of people all over the world."
There are 65 clubs in District 6000. Ankeny was one of six clubs in the District to receive a Presidential Citation for last year. This is the third year in a row the Rotary Club of Ankeny has achieved this award. In 2015-2016 the club was one of only 3 in District 6000 to qualify. In 2016-2017, the Rotary Club of Ankeny was the only club of the 66 clubs in District 6000 to qualify for the Presidential Citation.  |
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Project Fresh Start Receives Rotary Donation
Project Fresh Start is an Ankeny based volunteer program that has provided free school supplies, backpacks, prom dress and more to students for over a decade. In the fall, many Ankeny families are faced with a significant challenge, Iowa winters, but lack the funds to purchase winter coats, hats gloves, boots and snow pants. To assist these families Project Fresh Start has coordinated the receiving and distribution of winter clothing each year since 2015. Dave Kissinger, Project Fresh Start Chairman, was in attendance at the noon Rotary meeting on November 6th to accept a check from the club for coats and snow pants. The total donation to Project Fresh Start from the club was $2,512. $1,512 was used to purchase winter coats and the other $1,000 will be used to purchase snow pants.
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Mary Cochran Named Rotarian of the Month for November
Mary Cochran assumed the responsibility of chairing the Services/Donations committee in January, 2017. Since then she has done an excellent job of presenting donation request to the Board and notifying the recipients of the action taken by the Board. In recognition of her efforts, President Digmann named her the "Rotarian of the Month" for November.
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Mercer and Reddy Recognized as Paul Harris Fellows
Foundation Chair Steve SchraderBachar recognized Raj Reddy as a new Paul Harris Fellow and Dave Mercer as a Paul Harris Fellow + 2 during the noon meeting on November 6th. Congratulations Dave and Raj!
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Ankeny Rotary Ring Day
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be ringing the bell for our local Salvation Army again this holiday season. We will be ringing bells on Saturday, December 15th at the North Ankeny Hy-Vee, 410 N. Ankeny Blvd from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Ideally, we would like two people to sign up for each two hour shift. If you can help contact Anne Porter at 515-571-4213. You can sign up your spouse, child, co-worker, or a friend to work with you.
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DG Narak Visits Evening Club
District Governor Tom Narak and his partner Carol made their official visit to the Evening Ankeny Rotary Club on October 30th. Acting President Steve Wieneke presented a list of the service projects and other activities the club has completed during the past year. DG Narak indicated he was quite impressed and encouraged the club to "keep up the good work".
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The Ankeny Golf & Country Club will be completing some construction in January 2019. They will be eliminating their sewer lagoon and hooking up to the City sewer line. They will also be installing a new grease trap and changing some interior plumbing which will make the kitchen and our meeting room unavailable for our meetings for at least January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. The club is planning to meet at The Bridges, 3510 NW Abilene Rd., just off NW 36th Street on January 8th and at the new HyVee Distribution facility on South Delaware on another Tuesday. The Bridges has offered to allow us to meet at their facility on the additional Tuesdays but if any member would like to host the club at their place of business, please let President Ben Digmann know.
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The Avenue of Flags
In March 2018, a joint meeting was held of all of the service clubs in Ankeny. Those in attendance were able to learn about some of the projects each club was participating in. Representatives form each of these clubs have continued to meet and have selected a project that all clubs can work on together. It is Avenue of Flags. This is currently a project of the Optimist Club. For $35 they set a flag at dawn in your yard and remove it at dusk on these five holidays: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day. The flag is 3' x 5' and is flown from a 10' pole. They are placed in a permanent grommet set in your yard. The grommet is set low and will not interfere with moving or other activity. The poles and flags are property of the Optimist Club and are stored and maintained by the club. The project has been approved by the City of Ankeny. All proceeds will go to help support Ankeny's youth and families.
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Report From France
Gary Welch received the following message from Ankeny's outgoing Rotary Exchange Student to France, Conner Grau: Hello, I have been in France for over two months now. It is beautiful, and exhausting. Thankfully we have a two week break off of school right now. My host family is really nice and understanding of everything, which is great. Because of where I live, in the west part of France, we live really close to the ocean and I have never been or seen the ocean in real life before and I finally got to do that. The food is amazing, my favorite thing is raclette, which is cheese melted on potatoes and it's so good. Communication is difficult and weird, but getting better as my language ability get's better. I am definitely not fluent but I am learning so much and can understand most of what is happening around me now which is good. I am feeling myself change and grow in ways I never thought before. All is well. Connor Grau
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November Rotary Board Meeting
The November board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, November 8th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Nick Lenox, Parks & Rec Director for the City of Ankeny was in attendance at the noon meeting on October 23rd to accept a check in the amount of $4,784 to be used to purchase additional benches at the Ankeny Market Pavilion. These funds are being provided by a Rotary District 6000 Community Improvement grant in the amount of $2,392 which was then matched by the Rotary Club of Ankeny.
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Welcome New Lincoln Savings Bank Members
Two new Secondary Designees for corporate member Lincoln Savings Bank were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on October 23rd. They are: Tracy Frette, Mortgage Lender, and Nick Andriano, Portfolio Manager. A third new Secondary Designee, Laura Brassell, Branch Manager, will be inducted on November 13th. Doug Parker will continue as the Primary Designee for Lincoln Savings Bank.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Rotary is Here are a few projects that have been funded by Rotary's global grants in the USA: 1. Dental Equipment and oral healthcare services were provided to low-income residents in Ventura, City California. 2. In Pittsburgh, PA, and Richmond, California, Rotary provided free longitudinal care for 75 patients at two Rotacare Free medical clinics. 3. It provided a baseball clinic with a focus on teamwork and anti-bullying among youngsters ages 7-16 in Yonkers, New York. 4. It developed and implemented a school based dental model within two schools in Cabell County, West Virginia. 5. And it created a "Kids Club Literary Project" to promote age/grade level reading for children living in Loveland Housing Authority apartments in Loveland, Colorado. These projects had a budget of over $30,000 and were initiated by clubs and districts within the United States with financial support from countries outside the US. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enabled this to happen. Thank you.
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November is Rotary Foundation Month
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. Strong financial oversite, a stellar charity rating, and a unique funding model mean that we make the very most of your contribution. Give and become a part of Rotary's life-changing work! The collective leadership and expertise of our 1.2 million members helps us tackle some of the world's biggest challenges, locally and globally. Our efforts are directed in six areas to enhance our impact. Our most successful and sustainable projects and activities tend to fall within the following areas:
The first donation in the amount of $26.50 was made to the Rotary Foundation in 1917. Since then the Foundation has received contributions totaling more than $1 billion. |
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Terrace Elementary Receives Donation
For the past three years the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny has been presenting a certificate to each of their speakers stating that a book will be donated to the Terrace Elementary Library in their name as a thank you for them having presented to the club. Sheryl Dales a Digital Learning Teacher at Terrace Elementary attend the meeting on October 2nd and accepted a check from the club in the amount of $350. This will enable the club to continue donating a books in the name of speakers for approximately another year.
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Donation Completed to Ankeny Library
Five representatives from the Ankeny Library were in attendance at the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny to accept a check in the amount of $5,220. This check represents the proceeds form a District 6000 Community Service Grant in the amount of $2,610 and a match from the Club. These funds will be used to purchase a virtual reality processor, a laptop cart, with five laptop computers for use in classrooms for children as part of the Hatch Program. The Hatch Program is a library program for students to utilize the library for various education uses such as CAD drawings for redesigning buildings, bridges, digital sewing machines, creation of videos using a green screen, and other uses. Also, the equipment will allow after school hours use for students who are unable to access a computer or a network at home. Pictured are Natalie Brincks, Elissa Hodges, Rotarian Kent Patterson, Rotary President Ben Digmann, Sam Mitchel, Cami Brazelton and Gina Rooney.
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Eveninig Club Fills Boxes for Operation Christmas Child
Heather Rowley, a central Iowa volunteer with Samaritan's Purse attended the Rotary meeting on the evening of October 16th at Wig & Pen. She talked to the club about a project called Operation Christmas Child. For the past 25 years, this project has been filling shoeboxes with gifts and delivering them to children in need around the world. After her presentation, the Rotarians and guests present filled 40 boxes with items that had been donated including, hygene items, toys, pencils, calculators, stuffed animals, cayons, note pads and more. Also, pictures of those filling the boxes were taken and attached to a Christmas card that was placed in the box. Our two exchange students from Mexico, Sofia Marales and Jesus Esteban and two of last year's RYLA students, Aaron Haung, and Benton Renaud also helped fill the boxes.
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November Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in November: 3rd - Steve Wieneke 4th - Nate Burnham 11th - Laura Luetje 12th - Jim Foreman 21st - Lowell Vine 25th - Jan Franck 25th - Del Mohler 26th - Kathy Sibbel
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Friday Morning Coffee - Feb
The Club's monthly Friday morning coffees are held on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 AM at Cafe Diem located at 2005 South Ankeny Boulevard. The coffee for February 2025 will be on Friday, Feb. 21st. All members are welcome and it counts as a make up!
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Proposed New Members
The Board has approved a request from Lincoln Savings Bank to add three new "Secondary Designees" to their corporate membership in the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Doug Parker will continue to be the "Primary Designee. The new members will be: Tracy Frette, Mortgage Lender; Laura Brassell, Branch Manager; and Nick Andriano, Portfolio Manager. Comments regarding these proposed memberships may be submitted to any Board member.
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Rotary Invoices Forwarded Oct. 5th
The invoices for the Second quarter of the Rotary year, October through December, were forwarded on October 5th by email to each member. Let Jim Ramsey know if you did not receive your invoice. We know some invoices find their way to spam folders. If you find yours in your Spam folder, try adding jramsey.bank-northwest.com@clubrunner.email to your contact list. Prompt payment of your invoice allows the club to stay on budget and reduces the number of follow-ups necessary by our treasurer and secretary. Remember, payment of your invoice is due by October 26, 2018!
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Chuck Long Speaks to Rotarians
Former Iowa Hawkeye quarterback Chuck Long was the guest speaker at the noon Rotary Club of Ankeny on October 9th. Chuck is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and played professionally in the NFL for the Detroit Lions and Los Angles Rams. After his professional career, he served as an assistant coach at Iowa and Oklahoma and head football coach at San Diego State. Long is the CEO and Executive Director of the Iowa Sports Foundation, the organization that runs the Iowa Games, the Senior Games and the Live Healthy Iowa challenge. Chuck highlighted some of the stories contained in his recently published biography “Destined for Greatness – The Story of Chuck Long and Resurgence of Iowa Hawkeyes Football” including taking a snap in a record five college bowl games, claiming a last-second win over No. 2 Michigan in 1985, finishing runner-up to Bo Jackson for the 1985 Heisman Trophy and being selected in the first round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. The book relives his life and career as one of the Hawkeyes' greatest players and the resurgence of Iowa football under Coach Hayden Fry. The book also includes perspectives from Fry, Kirk Ferentz, Hap Peterson, Mark Vlasic and Jonathan Hayes and their reflections on a variety of topics including the farm depression that impacted Iowa in the 1980s. Also in attendance was the author of the book, Aaron Putze, a visiting Rotarian form Waukee. Chuck and Aaron brought several books which were purchased by members and guests and autographed for Chuck. He also autographed a Hawkeye football which along with an autographed book will be sold at the club's 2019 fundraiser on April 13th. |
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Friday Morning Coffee
The Club's monthly Friday morning coffees are held on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 AM at Wig & Pen, 1005, South Ankeny Blvd. The coffee for October will be on Friday, October 19th. All members are welcome and it counts as a make up!
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Rotary Foundation Minute
In 2017, the majority of The Rotary Foundation's global grants were awarded to clubs and districts outside the United States; however many of our districts have recognized immediate needs within our own country working within the grant process: 1. A health service center was created in Salinas, California to assist homeless residents in their community and helped them obtain references to healthcare professionals. 2. In Greensboro, Alabama, Rotary provided financial literacy and small business development trainings for at risk youth. 3. Rotary provided a social skill program targeting unemployed and underemployed residents of West Coconut Grove, a Bahamian founded community in Miami, Florida. 4. It equipped a mobile vision unit to serve patients in a region of rural Appalachia. 5. And in Up State New York, it developed a grant to address the severe epidemic of opioid/heroin abuse. Your generous donations to the Rotary Foundation enable this to happen!
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Laura Meeker, with the University of Iowa Community Credit Union was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on October 9th. She was a member of the Rotary Club of West Des Moines and is transferring her membership now that the UICCU has opened their new office in Ankeny. Welcome Laura!
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October Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in October: 1st - Eric Pasanchin 4th - Kraig Vry 5th - Mary Cochran 16th - Art Moeller 16th - Abbi Rickelman 20th - Kristofer Orth 24th - Shar Dunlap 24th - Cameron Fitzgerald 27th - Mark Densmore
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October Rotary Board Meeting
The October board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, October 11th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Thank You From Operation Warm
The following thank you was received from "Operation Warm" in response to the club's donation of $1,512 to purchase winter coats to be distributed by Project Fresh Start. Genuine joy at the sight of bright, warm coats piled on cafeteria tables. Stunned surprise that you get to choose your own to take home. Smiles that are contagious. Walking through the halls of school, sitting on the bus or playing at the playground all become different experiences when a child has a new coat on. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Ankeny's support of $1,512 to Operation Warm, moments like this happen, and begin a new story about expression, confidence and generosity! Our clothes can show the world what we like, who we think we are, and where we belong. Partners like you give kids the chance to pick out their favorite color and style, and leave with what could be their first piece of brand new clothing. You give them something to wear that makes them feel great and sends a message that they are worth it. Giving an Operation Warm coat is giving a tangible token of empowerment. Committed partners like the Rotary Club of Ankeny make it possible to give children a gift of warmth. Thank you for giving children not only warmth for the winter, but hope and happiness, and warmth to last a lifetime.
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16,000 Calculators to Operation Christmas Child
All of the club's remaining calculators have been donated to Samaritan's Purse to be used in their Operation Christmas Child project. A calculator will be placed in each shoebox to be distributed this Christmas. The final count was 16,000 calculators that were picked up last week by Heather Rowley, a volunteer with Operation Christmas Child. The following thank you note has been received from Heather: Dear Ankeny Rotary Club Members, Thank you so very much for the wonderful donation of solar calculators and for the opportunity for me to share my heart for Operation Christmas Child with you. Calculators are cherished and valuable as part of the Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts. May God bless you and thank you.
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Invite Santa to Your Holiday Party
Would you like Santa and Mrs. Claus to attend your family or business Holiday party? Gary Welch is now reserving dates for Santa Claus to make guest appearances. If you would like to reserve a date, send Gary an email, at gwelch3002@msn.com or call him at (515) 419-3707.
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New Paul Harris Fellows Recognized
At the regular meeting on September 25th, Foundation Chair Steve SchraderBachar recognized Mark Densmore, Jody Savage, Renee Murphy, and Kent Patterson for becoming new Paul Harris Fellows. Mark Martin was also recognized for becoming a Paul Harris Fellow plus 2.
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Golf Ball Proceeds Donated to Ankeny Service Canter
On behalf of the Ankeny Service Center, Tom Friedman accepted a check from the Rotary Club of Ankeny in the amount $3,278.71. This represented 60% of the net proceeds from the golf ball drop held this summer at Ankeny's Summerfest. Thank you to Tom for his leadership in conducting the golf ball drop.
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Proposed New Member - Laura Meeker
The Board has approved an application for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Laura Meeker. Laura is currently a member of the Rotary Club of West Des Moines and would like to transfer her membership to Ankeny. She is the Regional Branch Manager for the University of Iowa Community Credit that recently opened in Ankeny at 2610 SW White Birch Rd. Comments regarding Laura's proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board Member. |
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2019 Fundraiser to be "Casino Night"
A vote was taken at the noon Rotary meeting on September 18th to decide the theme for the 2019 fundraiser. "Casino Night" received the most votes and will be this year's theme. It is anticipated there will be a number of casino type games to play. Any suggestions for these games should be directed to co-chairs Laura Leutje or Stacey Koeppen.
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Welcome New Members
Two new Secondary Designees for corporate member, The Bridges at Ankeny were inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on September 18th. They were: Kris Baker, Community Relations Director and Brodey Hanson, Administrator. Doug Johnson will continue as the Primary Designee.
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Why Join Rotary?
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves. Solving problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end. Impact starts with our members who are people of action coming together to strengthen their connections to friends and neighbors and their commitment to improving lives. Becoming a Rotarian offers many benefits including: Connecting you to a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back to their communities. Through regular meetings and events, you’ll:
For more information on how to become a Rotarian, or propose a new member, contact our Membership Chair, Andrew Larson at andrew@ankenysanitation.com |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Through academic training, study and practice, The Rotary Peace Centers program develops leaders who become catalysts, for peace and conflict prevention and resolution in their communities and around the globe. Each year, up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellows are chosen to participate in a master’s degree (lasting 2 years) program or a certificate program (lasting 3 months) at one of our partner universities. Fellows study subjects related to the root causes of conflict and explore innovative solutions that address real-world needs. As of 2016-17, there were 1247 Rotary Peace Fellows working around the world. Peace centers can be found in Bangkok, North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Tokyo, England, Australia and Sweden. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enables this to happen. Thank you! |
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Rotary Foundation Dinner
the 6th annual Rotary Foundation Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at the Sheraton in West Des Moines from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. The keynote speaker will be Carl Chinnery, a polio survivor and Past District Governor of District 6040. We will join in Rotary Fellowship and "Be the Inspiration" through the Rotary Foundation! Registration will open on October 1st.
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Remaining Calculators To Be Donated
A few years ago the club acquired about 25,000 small solar powered calculators from past District Governor John Ockenfelds. These calculators were destined to be trashed if Gary Welch had not said our club would take them. For the past 3 years, we have been giving a calculator with each dictionary that we distributed annually to 4th graders. A few of the calculators found there way to Cozumel with Dean Lange and others some have been donated to churches for mission trips to Africa but we still have over 14,000 in storage in a warehouse being provided by CJM Financial. The club has now been contacted by a representative of Samaritan's Purse about our club donating some or all of the remaining calculators to their organization. Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational Christian organization that provides spiritual and physical aid to victims of war, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty, and persecution in more than 100 countries. They are headquartered in Boone North Carolina with affiliate offices in Canada, the United kingdom, Germany, and Australia as well as field offices in 16 developing countries. Their President and CEO is Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham. Samaritan's Purse has a project, Operation Christmas Child, that collects gift wrapped shoeboxes filled with gifts such as school supplies, hygiene items, and fun toys and delivers them to children in need around the world. For many of these children the gift filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received. We believe a small solar powered calculator will make a great addition to the gifts in the shoeboxes. At their September meeting, the Board for the Rotary Club of Ankeny agreed to donate all remaining calculators to this project. A local volunteer from Operation Christmas Child will be the speaker at our noon meeting on September 25th to provide us with more information regarding this project.
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Chuck Long to Speak on October 9th
Former Iowa Hawkeye quarterback Chuck Long is scheduled to speak to the noon Rotary Club of Ankeny on October 9th. Chuck is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and played professionally in the NFL for the Detroit Lions and Los Angles Rams. After his professional career, he served as an assistant coach at Iowa and Oklahoma and head football coach at San Diego State. Long is the CEO and Executive Director of the Iowa Sports Foundation, the organization that runs the Iowa Games, the Senior Games and the Live Healthy Iowa challenge. Chuck will be talking about his recently published biography “Destined for Greatness – The Story of Chuck Long and Resurgence of Iowa Hawkeyes Football.” It relives his life and career as one of the Hawkeyes' greatest players and the resurgence of Iowa football under Coach Hayden Fry. The book also includes perspectives from Fry, Kirk Ferentz, Hap Peterson, Mark Vlasic and Jonathan Hayes and their reflections on a variety of topics including the farm depression that impacted Iowa in the 1980s. Chuck plans to share his memories of taking a snap in a record five college bowl games, claiming a last-second win over No. 2 Michigan in 1985, finishing runner-up to Bo Jackson for the 1985 Heisman Trophy and being selected in the first round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. This would be a great opportunity to invite a guest and prospective new members to attend a Rotary meeting!!
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Board Approves Donation to Meals From the Heartland
At their meeting on September 13th, the Board approved a donation to Meals From the Heartland in the amount of $100. This donation is to help pay for the cost of the food ingredients, packaging, and transportation costs for the meals the Evening club packaged on August 23rd. That evening they packaged 756 bags. Each bag will provide 6 meals which equals a total of 4,536 meals packaged by Rotarians and guests.. The meals that are packaged contains rice, soy protein, minerals, and dried vegetables including carrots, onions, tomatoes, celery, cabbage, and bell peppers. The packages are distributed globally, most commonly to orphanages and schools. Oftentimes, children in developing areas will only eat one meal a day and when these meals are distributed at schools it ensures they get nutrition and an education. The cost of each package is $1.20 which equals $.20 per meal. A total of 3,626,208 meals were packaged during the 4-day period of Meals From the Heartlands 11th annual hunger fight.
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Board Decides to Discontinue Dictionary Distribution
The Rotary Club of Ankeny has distributed dictionaries to Ankeny 4th graders in each of the past 12 years. This has amounted to a total of 9,912 dictionaries. This service project has been one of the club's most popular activities with great participation from members to help facilitate the distribution and the dictionaries have always been well received by the students and their teachers. However, we now understand each Ankeny 4th and 5th grader has received a Chromebook which would mean the dictionaries would be used very little. The Board has, therefore, decided to discontinue distributing dictionaries to Ankeny 4th graders.
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Lowell Vine took the opportunity to attend the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club in Estes Park, Colorado while traveling recently. On September 1st, he presented a banner that club gave him in exchange for a banner from the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Our club has a supply of banners that are available for any member to take when they are traveling and planning to attend a meeting of another Rotary Club. Just ask Nate or Ben for a banner before you leave and they will get one for you.
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Carmen Davis Named Rotarian of the Month
During the meeting on September 4th, President Ben Digmann named Carmen Davis the "Rotarian of the Month" for September. This was in recognition of her coordinating the volunteers for the parade set up at Summerfest.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
The Rotary Foundation has a unique funding cycle that utilizes contributions for programs three years after they are received. The three-year cycle gives districts time for program planning and participant selection, and allows The Rotary Foundation to invest the contributions. The earnings from those investments help pay the Foundation's administration, program operations, and fund development costs. At the end of the three year period - say in 2021-22, 1/2 of district's contribution made in Rotary year 2018-19 is returned to the district for district projects while the other half is placed in the World Fund which is used to match project expenses and support the fight to eradicate polio. This approach of using donations wisely has won a four star rating from Charity Navigator for many years. Please consider supporting The Rotary Foundation now and get involved in planning future projects. Thank you.
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Evening Club Packs Meals From the Heartland
Members of the Evening Club, along with some guests, participated in the packaging of meals for Meals from the Heartland at HyVee Hall on August 30th. A total of 21 cases, 756 meals were packed during their 2-hour shift.
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The Bridges Proposed New Members
The Board has approved a request from The Bridges at Ankeny to add Kristina Baker and Brodey Hanson as Secondary Designees to their corporate membership in the Rotary Club of Ankeny. The original Secondary Designees are no longer employees of The Bridges and have terminated as members of Rotary. Doug Johnson will continue as the Primary Designee. Kristina is the Community Relations Director and Brodey is the Administrator. Comments regarding Kristina and Brodey's proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board Member.
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Dr. Blessman Visits Ankeny
About one year ago the Rotary Club of Ankeny agreed to participate with other Rotary Clubs in a Rotary Global Grant for the Blessman International. The grant will fund a project called "Teach a Man to Fish". A total of $10,000 was committed with $4,00 being disbursed last year and $2,000 disbursed this year and the next two years. Dr. James Blessman, founder of Blessman International was the guest speaker at the noon meeting on August 28th and provided an update on this project and other activities of Blessman Ministries in South Africa. He will also be the speaker for the evening club on September 25th.
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September Rotary Board Meeting
The September Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, September 13th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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September Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in September: 7th - Teri Crist 7th - Tom Friedman 7th - Mark Martin 8th - Kent Patterson 9th - Jacquelyn Duke 13th - Adam Boeding 16th - Todd Wehr 20th - Kevin Brooks 20th - Lewis Todtz 25th - Jim Hudson
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New Horizon Adult Day Center Accepts Donation
Vicki Engh Executive Director for the New Horizon Adult Day Center was attended the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny and accepted a check from the club for a Sponsorship to the annul golf fundraiser in the amount of $1,000.
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Tom Friedman Named Member of Month for August
President Digmann named Tom Friedman "Member of the Month" for August 2018. This is in recognition of all the work he did to organize and complete the golf ball drop during Summerfest. This project resulted in $5,315 being raised to benefit the Ankeny Service Center and the Rotary Club of Ankeny.
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Jeff Manger Returns to Ankeny Rotary
Jeff Manger was a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny from 2004 to 2009 and then transferred his membership to the Rotary Club of Des Moines when he had difficulty attending our noon meetings. Has now transferred his membership back to the Rotary CLub of Ankeny and plans to attend the Evening meetings. Acting President Steve Wieneke inducted Jeff into the club during their meeting on August 21st. Jeff is a Consulting Engineer with Terracon of Des Moines.
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Exchange Students From Mexico Arrive in Ankeny
Two new exchange student from Kopan, Mexico arrived in Ankeny on August 15th and attended their first Rotary meeting on August 21st. They are Jesus Esteban Rojas and Sorio Portillo Haaks.
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Proposed New Member - Jeff Manger
The Board has approved an application for membership to the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny from Jeff Manger. Jeff was a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny from 2004 to 2009 and then transferred his membership to the Rotary Club of Des Moines when he had difficulty attending our noon meetings. He will now be transferring his membership to our Evening Club. Jeff is a Consulting Engineer with Terracon of Des Moines. Comments regarding Jeff's proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board Member. |
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Thank You From New Horizons
The following letter has been received from Vicki Engh, Executive Director of the New Horizon Adult Day Center: "Dear Rotary Club Members, New Horizon Adult Day Center would like to thank the Rotary Club for once again blessing us at our Sixth Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser. We are blessed to have you as friends, and appreciate your $1,000 Sponsorship for our event. The outing was a great success. People mentioned how much fun they had with the "just for fun" holes. The weather was perfect this year, and one player even got a "Hole In One"! Because of generous donors like you, we raised over $11,000, which will be put toward furnishings, as well as costs that are not covered any other way. The participants of New Horizon Adult Day Center are just like you and me. with a need for socialization and friendship. They often feel disconnected from their community due to the challenges they face physically and/or cognitively. The atmosphere at our Center is family-like, compassionate, comfortable and caring, providing activities that are therapeutic, as well as fun. Thank you for your continued support of our program, which strives to help families keep their loved ones at home and as independent as possible. God Bless."
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Kids Play games at the PicnicThe kids in attendance at the Rotary family picnic had a good time playing some fun games. These included Jenga, water balloon toss and an egg race. There were even some bigger kids that participated.    |
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Rotary Picnic Well Attended
Despite some light showers, about 50 Rotarians and guests attended the 5th annual Ankeny Rotary Family picnic at Sunrise park in Ankeny. Thank you to Steve Wieneke and Kristofer Orth for purchasing and grilling the meat. Also thank you to Gary Welch for bringing some extra tables and Jacquelyn Duke and Kathy Sibbel for providing some games for the kids.
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District Grants Approved
The Club has been notified of approval of two District 6000 Community Service Grants. They are: Ankeny Library Electronic Equipment - $2,608.23 - These funds will purchase a virtual reality processor, a laptop cart with five laptop computers for use in classrooms for children as part of the Hatch program. The Hatch program is a library program for students to utilize the library for various education uses such as CAD drawings for redesigning buildings, bridges, digital sewing machines, creation of videos using a green screen, and other uses. Likewise, the equipment will allow after school hours use for students who are unable to access a computer or a network at home. Also, the mobility and networking of the equipment allows home bound citizens of the community the chance to access the library resources as well as th 3-D capabilities of the virtual reality processor. Ankeny Market Pavilion Benches and Bike Rack - $2,391.77 - The purpose of this is to fund the purchase of additional benches and another bike rack for the Ankeny Market Pavilion. This will allow participants at the Ankeny Farmers Market and riders along the High Trestle Trail a place of respite, especially elderly attendees of the market and young families along the trail. The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be donating a total of $5,000 towards these two projects to match the funds being provided by the grants.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Ricardo Roman was shopping with his wife at a department store in Chile in 2012 when a women in her early 20's approached him. He didn't recognize her for two good reasons, he had last seen her more than a decade earlier and her smile had changed drastically! Roman, a member of the Rotary Club of Renaca, Chile, is the national coordinator of a program that has helped thousands of children in Chile with cleft lips, palates, and other birth defects, including the stranger who now wanted to give Roman a hug. She told me, "This is my Rotarian smile." Roman recalls, his voice full of emotion, "It was a very gratifying moment." Since 1993 Rotarians in Chile and the United States have teamed up to provide life-altering reconstructive surgeries. The project was started by California Rotarians and has evolved into a nonprofit organization that has since sent teams to 26 countries. This is another example of Rotary's People of Action and how Rotarian's ability to give works! Thank you.
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Board Approves Donations
During its meeting on August 9th, the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Ankeny approved two donation requests. They were: Project Fresh Start - $2,500 - These funds will be used by Project Fresh Start in Ankeny to purchase snow pants and warm coats for children in need in Ankeny. The club has made a similar donation in each of the past 4 years. Terrace Elementary Library - $350 - The Evening Club has been donating a book in the name of their speakers to the Terrace Elementary Library for the past three years. This donation will allow them to continue this practice for at least the next year.
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Gupta Selected for 2020-21 RI President
Sushil Kumar Gupta, of the Rotary Club of Delhi Midwest, Delhi, India is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2020-2021. He will be declared the president-nominee on October 1st if no challenging candidates have been suggested. Gupta says he wants to increase Rotary's humanitarian impact as well as the diversity of its membership.
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Gary Welch Presents Banner from Ragusa
Gary and Colleen Welch recently returned from a trip to Italy to visit with Silvia Pellegrino and her family. Silvia was a Rotary Exchange Student to Ankeny in 2013-2014. While in Italy, they visited Silvia's home club of Ragusa Hybla Heraea on the island of Sicily and exchanged banners with them. Gary presented the banner he received from Ragusa to the noon club on July 17th and then presented it to the evening club on July 31st.
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Past DG Knapp Presents to Evening Club
Past District Governor Chris Knapp is the Chairman of District 6000's Foundation Committee and plans to visit every club in the District during this year to talk about the Foundation. He and his wife, Vernette, made their official visit to the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny on July 31st. He plans to also attend the noon club to talk about the Foundation on November 13th.
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Rotary Family Picnic - Aug 14th
The fifth annual Rotary Club of Ankeny fall family picnic will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the shelter in Sunrise Park, 506 SE Peterson in Ankeny. A social hour will begin at 5:30 PM and we will plan to eat about 6:30. The meat, hamburgers and hot dogs, and paper plates, napkins, and plastic silverware will be provided by the club. Everyone should plan to bring their own beverage and a salad, side dish or dessert to share. There will be games for kids provided. The other service clubs in Ankeny and RYLA students and their families have also been invited to attend. Both the noon and evening Rotary meetings are canceled for that day, August 14th, and all members are encouraged to attend the picnic and bring all family members, guests and prospective mew members.
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And The Winners Are!!
The golf ball drop at Summerfest was held on July 15th. The winners with the first balls in the hole or closest to the pin were: 1st Place - $1,000 - Julie Ann Cochran, sold by Mary Cochran 2nd Place - $375 - Gerald Freetly, sold by Tom Freidman 3rd Place - $250 - Shawn Rourick, sold by Tom Friedman 4th Place - $125 - Adam Gudenkauf, sold by Kristofer Orth A total of 545 balls were sold which will result in a net income of $5,314.41 to be split 60%-40% between the Ankeny Service Center, $3,188.71 and the Rotary Club of Ankeny, $2,125.80. Thank you to Sterns Home Loans and Steve SchraderBachar for donating $2,000 for the Prize money.
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Welcome New Member Brian TiernanCJM Financial added Brian Tiernan as a Secondary Designee to its corporate membership in the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Brian was inducted during the noon meeting on July 17th. Welcome Brian!
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August Rotary Board Meeting
The August Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, August 9th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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August Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in August: 5th - Jess Reynolds 6th - Renee Murphy 12th - Dale Port 16th - Mark Land 16th - Pat Timmons 18th - Gary Welch 28th - Ben Digmann
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Chamber Recognizes Rotary for Parade Help
The Rotary Club of Ankeny received a $500 donation for volunteering again this year at Ankeny Chamber's Summerfest Grand Parade. This marks the 24th year the Rotary Club of Ankeny has been a key partner in bringing the parade to the city. Each year, approximately 30 Rotarians arrive by 6:00 AM on parade day to check in, organize, and release floats on to the two-mile parade route. Each year, more than 18,000 residents and their guests gather to watch the parade. Thank you to Carmen Davis and Mark Densmore for co-chairing the parade committee and to all the Rotarians that volunteered.
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July 17th Meeting At Iowa Soybean Office
Reminder – The noon meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny, on July 17th, will be at the offices of the Iowa Soybean Association, 1255 SW Prairie Trail Parkway. You will not want to miss this meeting. We will be joined by 10-12 farmers who will present a panel discussion on the soybean industry in Iowa and the effects of the current political issues. Lunch will be catered by HyVee. Their parking lot and main entrance is on the south side of their building. There should be adequate parking, but if their lot is full you may park anywhere along the curbs in their lot or on the street. |
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Board Approves Donation Request for New Horizon
During its meeting on July 12th, the Board approved a donation request from the New Horizon Adult Day Center. The request is for $1,000 to be an "Event Sponsor" for their annual golf outing fundraiser.
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Thank You From Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
On June 12th, the Evening Rotary Club conducted a food drive. A total of 265 pounds of non-perishable items were collected and $40 in cash. The items collected were then donated to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for their food pantry. The following note was received from the church. "To Rotary Club - Thank you so much very much for your donation of food to our food pantry. We are able to help many people through your kindness. Marie Witt, Coordinator, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church"
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DG Norak Makes Official Visit to Ankeny
On July 10th, new District Governor Tom Norak and his wife Carol made their official visit to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Prior to the noon meeting, they met with the Board and had a good discussion regarding the status of the Rotary Club of Ankeny and ways District 6000 can provide better support to our club. While visiting with the entire membership, he issued a challenge for every member to invite at least one guest to a meeting sometime during the 2018-2019 Rotary year. He also advised us he would like to put emphasis on literacy, child abuse, and polio prevention during his term as district governor. Tom & Carol will be visiting the evening club on October 30th.
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Sally Schroeder Named Rotarian of the Month
Past President, Sally Schroeder, was named "Rotarian of the Month" for July by President Ben Digmann. This was in recognition of the great job she did as president of the club for the past year. Thank you Sally.
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Greetings From Toronto
Kathy and Rick Sibbel and Nate and Annette Burnham represented the Rotary Club of Ankeny at the Rotary International Convention in Toronto June 23-27. They were just 4 of 25,262 people from 125 countries that registered for the convention. Kathy and Nate look forward to making a presentation to the club regarding their observations and experiences during the convention.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
The Rotary Foundation was founded by Arch Klumph in 1916 and left us with these words: "The Rotary Foundation is not to build monuments of brick and stone. If we work upon marble, it will perish; if we work on brass, time will efface it; if we rear temples they will crumble into dust; but if we work upon immortal minds, if we imbue them with the full meaning of the spirit of Rotary... we are engraving on those tablets something that will brighten eternity. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation will make this happen. Thank you.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
What does The Rotary Foundation do with its money? It spends its charitable contributions on multiple programs - from the eradication of polio, to scholarships, vocational training teams, Rotary Peace Centers, and humanitarian projects. The funds are used for programs and projects about which Rotarians fell passionate. With a four-star rating by Charity Navigator for ten years in a row and over 1.2 million Rotarians over-seeing the funds at a grassroots level, its funds are in amazing hands doing amazing work in our communities and abroad. Your contributions enable this to happen. Thank you!
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Paul Harris Fellows Recognized at Annual Meeting.JPG) Steve SchraderBachar, the Foundation Chair for the Rotary Club of Ankeny, gave an update on the Rotary Foundation and then recognized 22 individuals for becoming new Paul Harris Fellows and 12 more for achieving the next Paul Harris level. He stated members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny donated $12,780 to the annual fund and $5,100 to PolioPlus for a total of $17,880 to the Rotary Foundation during the 2017-2018 year. This was $210.35 per active member. The total contributions for the Rotary Club of Ankeny since it was chartered in 1973 is now $252,025 to the annual fund and $50,930 to PolioPlus for a grand total of $302,9553 by the Rotary Club of Ankeny to the Rotary Foundation since the club was chartered in 1973. Also, the club now has 78 Paul Harris Fellows. Steve also introduced the following new Paul Harris Fellows and members that achieved the next level: New Paul Harris Fellows - Angie Bright, Travis Carlton, Carmen Davis, Mark Densmore, Ben Digmann, Jacquelyn Duke, Jim Foreman, Eric Hockenberry, Bruce Kimpston, Andrew Larson, Art Moeller, Renee Murphy, Luke Nelson, Kent Patterson, Scott Port, Raj Reddy, Jody Savage, William Schroeder, Sara Thompson, Lewis Todtz, Lowell Vine, & Kraig Vry Paul Harris Fellow +1 - Damon Miller, Kristofer Orth, & Jim Ramsey Paul Harris Fellow +2 - Doug Beech, Dave Mercer, Mark Martin, Terry Peter, & Todd Wehr Paul Harris Fellow +4 - Jim Gocke Paul Harris Fellow +6 - Sally Schroeder Paul Harris Fellow +7 - Steve SchraderBachar Paul Hariss Fellow +8 - Nate Burnham Also, thank you to Kevin Brooks, Nate Burnham, Teri Crist, Terry Peter, Dale Port, Pat Timmons, Sally Schroeder, Zane Smith, and Julie Todtz for donating recognition points to make some of these Paul Harris presentations possible. |
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27 Recognized for Perfect Attendance
Twenty-seven members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny were recognized during the annual meeting for achieving perfect attendance during the 2015-2016 year. They were: |
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July Rotary Board Meeting
The July Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, July 12th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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During the Board meeting on May 12, 2011, Doug Beech requested ideas for a major for the Rotary Club of Ankeny to participate in. The idea of the Ankeny Market Pavilion was presented to the club in October, 2011 and initial plans were drawn up in early 2012. Finally after 6 years of planning, fundraising and construction, the dedication and ribbon cutting for this $2.4 million project was held on June 14, 2018. Terry thanked his committee, Doug Beech, Damon Miller, Dave Mercer, Mark Martin, and Todd Wehr for their dedication and hard word for the past seven years. Terry also announced the club had donated 1,000 Paul Harris recognition points to each of the committee members in appreciation of the work on this project. This results in Damon Miller becoming a Paul Harris Fellow plus one and Doug Beech, Dave Mercer, Mark Martin, Terry Peter, and Todd Wehr becoming a Paul Harris Fellow plus two.
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Thank You SallyIncoming President Ben Digmann, presented President Sally Schroeder with a golden gavel in appreciation of her leadership during the past year. Sally had four major goals during her term as president. They were: Good job Sally!! It was a fun and productive year under your leadership!! .JPG) .JPG) |
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Kristofer Orth Recognized for Evening Club LeadershipKristopher Orth has served as the acting president of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny since it was formed in November, 2012. In recognition of more than six years of service, Steve Wieneke, presented Kristofer with a golden gavel at the annual meeting on July 19th. Thank you for your service, Kristofer. Steve plans to assume the position of acting president for the evening club for the 2018-2019 year.
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Golf Ball Drop Tickets For Sale
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will again be the primary sponsor for the golf ball drop at Ankeny Summerfest. At sunset on Sunday night, July 15th, just outside the Leisure Garden, watch hundreds of golf balls drop from over six stories high in an attempt to become the big winner. First ball in or closest to the hole wins $1,000! Second ball in or closest wins $375, third ball in or closest wins $250 and the fourth ball in or closest wins $125. Tickets are $10 each. Sixty percent of the net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Ankeny Service Center. Sterns Home Loans has agreed to donate the prize money! Thank you Steve SchraderBachar. Plus every ticket has a coupon for a free mini pizza from Leaning Tower of Pizza and $10 off an oil change at Christian Brothers! - A savings of $19.00 for a $10.00 ticket!! Our goal is to sell 1,000 tickets. Contact Tom Friedman, 515-238-4005 if you need tickets. All proceeds from ticket sales should be turned into Tom at First National Bank, 1205 N. Ankeny Blvd. |
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Jim Ramsey Named Rotarian of the YearJim Ramsey was introduced as the "Rotarian of the Year" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny for 2018 during the annual meeting on June 19th. The 2017 Rotarian of the Year, Terry Peter, made the introduction. Jim has been a member of the club for 9 years and has had perfect attendance for the past 6 years. He has also been the club treasurer since January 2011. During that time he has attended approximately 80 Board meetings, prepared over 100 monthly financial reports, 7 annual financial reports, written hundreds of checks and devoted hundreds of volunteer hours to Rotary. Thank you and congratulations Jim!   |
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Jacquelyn Duke Named New Member of the YearRyan Bach the 2017 New Member of the year had the privilege of introducing Jacquelyn Duke as the "2018 New Member of the Year". Jacquelyn has had perfect attendance since joining the evening club in March, 2017. She has been active in numerous service projects and she and her husband Jason hosted a Rotary Exchange student during the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Jacquelyn was also made a Paul Harris Fellow by the club in recognition of her service the past year. She truly demonstrated "Service Above Self" during her first year as a Rotarian. Thank you and congratulations Jacquelyn!! |
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Thank You from the Family of John Lundstrum
The following note was received from Diane Green, John Lundstrum's daughter: Dear Rotary Club of Ankeny, Thank you for the lovely Schefflera Plant and your thoughts at John Lundstrum's memorial. I know how much my dad enjoyed being a part of the Rotary Club and it would have meant a lot to him knowing you were thinking of his family during this difficult time.
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July Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in July: 2nd - Pat Stilwill 3rd - Brad Botos 5th - Doug Johnson 9th - Jim Ramsey 19th - Jason Gassmann 20th - Angi Bright 22nd - Gerry Bair 23rd - Todd Eipperle
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No Meeting July 3rd! The Rotary Club of Ankeny will not be meeting on Tuesday, July 3rd. Have a great holiday!!
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Summerfest Parade Set Up
The Summerfest parade is one of the greatest annual events Ankeny has to offer for its citizens and those from surrounding communities and Rotarians have assisted with the set up for the parade for the past several years. We will meet in the parking lot of Northview Middle School, the old high school at 6:00 AM (a few volunteers are needed at 5:45 AM) on the morning of the parade, Saturday July 14th. Coffee and donuts will be provided. More volunteers are needed. If you have not signed up yet and are available, please contact Carmen Davis, cdavis@bank-northwest.com or Mark Densmore, mark@densmoreis.com.
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No Noon Meeting June 19thThe 2018 annual meeting and awards banquet for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held on the evening of June 19th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. For those who have registered, the evening will begin at 5:30 with a social hour including drinks and appetizers and the meal will be served at 6:30. The meeting will begin at approximately 7:00 PM and will include several Paul Harris presentations, perfect attendance awards, the naming of the "New Member of the Year" and "Rotarian of the Year" and the passing of the gavel to next year's president. Due to the annual meeting, the club's regular noon meeting is cancelled.
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Evening Club Completes Food Drive
During the evening of June 5th, the Evening club completed a food drive to benefit the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church's food bank. In about an hour and half, the drive netted 265 pounds of food and paper products and $40 in cash.
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The formal dedication and ribbon cutting for the Ankeny Market Pavilion and Wade Franck Plaza was held on June 15th. The ceremony started with comments from Mayor Gary Lorenz. Rotarian Terry Peter then talked about the timeline from the origination of the idea for a trailhead in 2011 to the fundraising and finally the construction. There remains some landscaping to be completed and assuming a Rotary grant is approved, more benches will be added. .JPG)    |
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Proposed New Member Brian Tiernan
The Board has approved an application for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Brian Tiernan. Brian is being proposed by Trent and Renee Murphy to be a Secondary Member for current corporate Rotary member CJM Financial. Comments regarding Brian's proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board Member. |
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Date Set for 2019 Fundraiser - April 13th
The FFA Enrichment Center has been reserved for April 13, 2019 for the next fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ankeny. The Board anticipates moving the date from February to April will reduce possible conflicts with basketball games, spring break travel plans, and adverse weather. It will also allow for more time after the holidays to sell tickets and obtain auction items. Put this date on your calendar and plan to attend.
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More RYLA Scholarships Presented
On May 22nd, 5 of the 12 students the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be sending to RYLA in 2018 received their certificates indicating they were RYLA scholarship winners. During the meeting on June 5th, the other 7 students received their certificates. These seven students were Christopher Martin, Marie Hanoire, Haley Grubb, Claudio Shachez, Elise Wilson, Andrea Rodriguez, and Chloe Peck. The 2018 RYLA will be held July 15-20 at Grinnell College.
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July 17th Meeting at Iowa Soybean Association
Due to a conflict at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club, the noon meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny on July 17th will be held at the Iowa Soybean Association offices at 1255 SW Prairie Trail Parkway. Our speaker will be Aaron Putze, Director of Communications and External Relations and Kelly Visser, Communications Specialist and lead of the ISA's Iowa Food & Family Project.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Rotary's commitment to eradicating Polio worldwide won Best Nonprofit Act in the Hero Awards of the One Billion Acts of Peace campaign, an international global citizens' movement to tackle the world's most important issues. The campaign is an initiative of peace Jam Foundation and is led by 14 Nobel Peace laureates, including the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Rigoberta Mencu tum, with the ambitious goal of inspiring a billion acts of peace by 2020. Each year the campaign picks two finalists in each of six categories for their work to make a measurable impact in one of the 10 areas considered most important by the Nobel laureates. Winners are chosen by people from around the world. Rotary and Mercy Corps were the two finalists in the Best Nonprofit Act category. Rotary and the five other winners will be recognized at a ceremony in June in Monaco. Betty Williams, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977 for her advocacy for peace in Northern Ireland will present the award. We all should be proud to be a Rotarian! You are the people of action and make a difference in the world. Thank you. |
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Thank You from Dollars For Scholars Winners
Two more thank yous have been received from the recipients of the Rotary Dollars For Scholars scholarships. They read as follows: "Thank you for granting me this scholarship. With it, I intend to pursue architecture in the college of design at Iowa State University. As this is a 5-year program, your contributions have benefited me greatly as a student in need of financial aid. I am very grateful for this opportunity to minimize my cost of attendance which will allow me to focus less on working a job to pay for my education and focus more on my actual studies. As I begin my journey at Iowa State, I will continue to work diligently, if not more so, than I did in high school to achieve my goal as a future architect. I will make sure to use this scholarship you have granted me to its greatest potential. Thank you for taking some of the financial burden off of my shoulders." Nicolette Land "I am writing to thank you all for your generosity in awarding me the Rotary Club of Ankeny Scholarship. As a student of Ankeny High School, I have worked hard these past few years to make sure that I leave a good impression on my teachers and fellow students. I have been involved with Rotary in a few different ways, the most significant of which being my exchange to Italy with Rotary's commitment to its purpose; to better the community. Next year I plan to study at the University of Iowa. I am interested in later attending law school, specifically to learn more about international and immigration law. I look forward to visiting with you all again about my studies and how I can further utilize my talents to better my community. I hope to meet you all at our Senior Spotlight Night Ceremony!" Sincerely, Rachel Leon
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Del Mohler Named June "Rotarian of the Month"
President Sally Schroeder named Del Mohler "Rotarian of the Month" for June during the June 5th meeting. This is in recognition of all he does for the club including saying a prayer each week. He also files the tax return for the club each year and participates in several service projects.
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AMP Dedication & Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of construction of the Ankeny Market & Pavilion, AMP, will be held at 3:PM on June 15, 2018 at the Elwell Family Park at Uptown, 715 W. First St. Everyone is invited to attend to help celebrate this great addition to Ankeny!!
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Thank You From Mary CochranThe following note was received from Mary Jean Cochran: Dear Rotarians: I appreciate the kindness shown with sympathy cards, phone calls, a beautiful plant, and most of all, your support during the loss of my 91-year old mother. She was an amazing lady who lived independently in her own home until her recent illness. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation are separate legal entities that comply with the laws and accounting standards of the countries in which they operate. Philosophically and practically, however, they function as one organization. As a global organization that operates in almost every country of the world and in 29 currencies, Rotary takes stewardship of its funds very seriously. Stewardship begins as funds are received around the world through its prudent investment and continues as funds are spent to provide life-changing and sustainable grants, and programs and services for members. You as a Rotary member support Rotary International with your dues, and the Rotary Foundation through your voluntary contributions. We Rotarians are passionate about making positive, lasting changes at home and abroad. Clubs and districts direct the funds provided by the Foundation into grants that serve humanity. Rotary is well positioned to remain the world's foremost membership and service organization while continuing to serve members. Be proud to be a Rotarian.
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President's Corner
Hat's off to you! Thank you for being a part of my life the past year. I've enjoyed being the president and had a lot of fun with projects, events and even a few songs. We gained new members, conducted a survey and had Rotary minutes. Facebook was a leap for us and the publicity was enhanced by reaching out to other service clubs when we had out first "Showcase". It was wonderful to have so many members who said yes to being a part of or chairing a committee. New members gained experience and were able to witness service in action. Hats off to the more seasoned Rotarians for reaching out to the new members. I'm looking forward to the annual meeting where many members will become Paul Harris Fellows. There will also be a recap of the year's accomplishments. Please attend for our last hurrah and our welcome to Ben Digmann as the gavel is passed to him. My hat is off to you, Ben! I hope you have as much fun as I did! |
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2018 Rotary Annual Meeting and Awards DinnerThe 2018 annual meeting and awards banquet for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held on the evening of June 19th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. There will not be any golf this year. The evening will begin at 5:30 with a social hour including drinks and appetizers and the meal will be served at 6:30. The charge will be $15 per person with the club paying the balance of the cost. The meeting will begin at approximately 7:00 PM and will include several Paul Harris presentations, perfect attendance awards, the naming of the "New Member of the Year" and "Rotarian of the Year" and the passing of the gavel to next year's president. Plan to attend and celebrate all the accomplishments for the club during the past year. Register by responding to the email invitation you should have received, go to our web site and click on the event, or contact Tim Cox or Nate Burnham. When registering, please indicate your dinner choice of filet, salmon, or vegetarian lasagna.
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RYLA Scholarships Presented
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be sending 12 students to RYLA in 2018. During the meeting on May 22nd,five of these students were presented with certificate acknowledging that they were RYLA scholarship winners. The students in attendance were Ella Hawkins, Stan Renaud, Katelin Meier, and Connor Grau. The other RYLA students plan to attend the June 5th meeting to receive their certificates.
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DG Tom Norak to Visit Ankeny July 10th
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be one of the first clubs District Governor Tom Norak and his wife Carol will make their official visit to in 2018-2019. They will visit the noon club on July 10, 2018. Tom will be meeting with the Board at 10:30 prior to the noon meeting and then address the entire club during the regular meeting time. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Tom's official visit to the "Evening" club will be October 30, 2018.
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Jim Foreman won the $250 pot at the meeting on May 8th. Jim was presented a check for this winnings the next week, May 15th. Upon receiving the check, Jim announced hw would in turn donate $50 to the Rotary Foundation and $200 to the On With Life Foundation. Congratulations and thank you Jim!
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June Rotary Board Meeting
The June board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, June 14th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Thank Yous From Dollars For Scholars Students
The following thank you letters were received from Meredith Long and Eva Long. Meredith and Eva are twin sisters and both attended RYLA in 2017. "I feel so honored to have received the Rotary Club of Ankeny Scholarship. I am so grateful for everything the Ankeny Club has provided for me within the past year. I was lucky enough to be awarded with a Rotary Scholarship to attend RYLA. It had been such as impactful week of my life, and I never shy away from the chance to tell someone about how great of an experience it was for me! After RYLA, I realized that I love to be around people and I love learning new things from all kinds of people. Although I do not know what I am going to major in yet, I know that wherever I end up, interacting with many different people will be a big part of my career. I am very excited for my future at the University of Iowa and for all of the great experiences that I will have in college. I do not have specific goals for what I want to accomplish yet, but I am ready to learn more about myself as I discover my path next year. I am very thankful to have had such a great education and support system leading up to this point. Without the bonds with teachers and friends that I have made at Ankeny Centennial High School, I would not be the person I am today. By awarding me this scholarship, you have reduced my financial burden which allows me to focus more on how I will perform academically and not so much on how much money is being spent. Thank you again for your generous contribution to the betterment for my education, I fell I am now 1 step closer to discovering my passion in life. Sincerely, Meredith Long" "I am honored to have received the Rotary Club of Ankeny Scholarship. Thank you for your generous support of my education and future adventures. I am presently unsure of what I am going to study, but during my time at the University of Iowa , I will be open to ideas and paths that I have never thought about before. At Iowa I will be able to try new things and find my passion with the help of this scholarship. I have previously received a Rotary scholarship giving me that opportunity to attend RYLA, where I was able to meet friends who live in Iowa City. I know I can always go to these people for help or a familiar face. With the money that the Ankeny Rotary Club is awarding me, I will use for my college expenses. There is a great amount of stress on most college students who are unable to easily pay for their college, but with the help of organizations like the Rotary Club, those students can get a helping hand. I can definitely say that the Rotary Club has changed my life for the better, giving me an experience like RYLA, as well as awarding me with a scholarship which puts me at more ease with my college expenses. Thank you Rotarians for being truthful, fair, spreaders of goodwill, and being beneficial people who add positively and leadership to the community. I accept this $500 scholarship with pride knowing that the Rotary Club of Ankeny has provided it for me. In appreciation, Eva Long" |
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June Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in June: 6th - Ben Norman 14th - Sue Gibbons 17th - Dave Mercer 20th - Steve Van Oort 21st - Mike Lydon 26th - Carmen Davis 30th - Jamie Hudson
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Contribution Completed to Ankeny Service Center
The Board for the Rotary Club of Ankeny has agreed to continue the practice of thanking speakers by giving them a pen and a certificate stating the club would be making a donation to tha Ankeny Service Center Food voucher program in the name of the speaker. To facilitate this practice for at least another year, the club presented Kathy Sibbel with a check for the Ankeny Service Center in the amount of $750.
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Welcome New Member, Kurt Backes
Kurt Backes was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on May 22. Kurt is a Mortgaga Loan Officer with University of Iowa Commumity Credit Union. He was proposed for membership by Kent Patterson. Welcome Kurt!
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$893.18 Raised for Special Olympics
In five hours, members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny with some assistance from the Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Youth Group, collected $893.18 on behalf of Special Olympics. This was less than the $1,220 collected last year but comparable to the prior years. Donations at the North HyVee which was primarily staffed by the OLIH youth group totaled $395.68 and donations at the Prairie Trail/South HyVee totaled $497.50. A total of 50 liters of root beer and 20 tubs of ice cream were used at the two HyVees. |
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Records Fall At Clean Up Days
Twenty one Ankeny Rotarians assisted City of Ankeny employees in unloading cars, pickups and trailers during Ankeny Clean Up Days May 19th & 20th. The city allows the Club to accept donations which set a record of $2,369.88 and one parking token. This compares with $2,118, $1,932 and $1,953 in the previous three years. Donations during Clean-Up Days over the past nine years, since we started collecting donations, have now totaled $15,001.81. The Club will use these funds to complete part of this year's contribution to the Rotary Foundation's PolioPlus Fund. Thank you to all the Rotarians that helped and to Justin Carlson for his leadership on this project.
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Bike Ride CancelledUnfortunately, due to continued light rain after heavy rain, wind, and hail Friday night, the city of Ankeny decided to cancel the "Mayors Bike Ride" on Saturday, May 12th. The evening club had received donations of bottled water and bananas and was planning to display the World Bike Relief Bike and hand out pocket calculators.
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Rotary Foundation Recognition Points
Foundation points are awarded to donors who contribute to The Rotary Foundation through the Annual Program Fund or PolioPlus. Donors are recognized by being named “Paul Harris Fellows” or “Multiple Paul Harris Fellows” at increments of 1,000 Foundation points. In addition, a donor receives one Foundation “recognition” point for every U.S. dollar contributed. These recognition points are available for the Rotarian to gift to a family member, another Rotarian, or non Rotarian. These gift of recognition points must be a minimum of 100 points The Rotary Club of Ankeny currently has 30 members with more than 1,000 Foundations recognition points and many additional members with several hundred points. Several of these members have indicated an interest in making a gift of all or a portion of their points. If you would like to know how many points you have and/or would like to make a gift of some of your recognition points to another person, contact Steve SchraderBachar. |
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Jim Foreman Wins the Pot
Jim Foreman joined the Rotary Club of Ankeny two months ago and has only purchased 50/50 tickets for a few weeks but on May 8th his ticket was drawn and he picked the "Ace of Hearts" to win the $250 pot. Congratulations Jim!!!
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Mike Lydon Named May Member of Month
Mike Lydon joined the Rotary Club of Ankeny on August 17, 1987. In recognition of his being a member of the club for over 30 years and having perfect attendance for 29 years, President Sally Schroeder named him "Rotarian of the Month" for May.
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Evening Club Plants Flower Bed
The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny has adopted a flower bed from the City of Ankeny for the fourth consecutive year. The flowers are provided by the city and the members gathered at the flower bed on the evening of May 8th to plant the flowers. During the summer the members will take turns watering and weeding the bed.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
The Rotary Club of Leogane, Haiti, brought electricity to the Respire Haiti Christian School in Gressier - and with it, education for children and adults. The school serves 500 orphans, disadvantaged children, and restavecs (Child domestic servants). For a long time, its six buildings had no electrical power, forcing teachers to rely on the sun as their primary light source and preventing the school from offering evening classes to address the community's high adult illiteracy rate. Using funds from a Rotary global grant, the Leogane club and its international partner, the Rotary Club of Parker, Colorado, installed a hybrid energy system, featuring locally sourced solar panels, to power lights, computers, and even the school's water pump. Teachers received training in adult literacy instruction so the school could offer evening reading and writing classes in Creole and French. Now both adults and young students are receiving the education they deserve. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enables this to happen, Thank you for your support.
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Board Approves Donation Requests
During their May meeting the Board approved the following donation requests: American Cancer Society - $500 - The club will be a sponsor for the Des Moines Robotics Team 4646 in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The two Ankeny High Schools Robotics Teams will also be participating. This will be the sixth consecutive year the club has supported this event. Des Moines Rotary Multi-Club - $1,000 - The nine Des Moines area Rotary Clubs have selected mental health as their project for this year. The donations from the clubs as well as the proceeds from the May 17th joint meeting will be used to support mental health activities in the Des Moines area.
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Proposed New Members
The Board approved two applications for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny at its May meeting. They are: Carolyn Formanek is a former member of the Rotary Club of Knoxville and will be transferring her membership to Ankeny. She now lives in Ankeny and does residential property management. She is being proposed for membership by Sally Schroeder. Kurt Backes will be a Branch Manager for the University of Iowa Community Credit Union as soon as they open their new office in Ankeny later this year. Kurt was a four-time qualifier for the NCAA wrestling tournament while competing at Iowa State University and finished his career as the NCAA runner -up in 2007. He is being proposed for membership by Kent Patterson. Comments regarding Carolyn and Kurt's proposed memberships may be forwarded to any Board Member. |
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Thank You From BSA
The club donated $1,250 to the Mid-Iowa Council for Boy Scouts of America in support of their "2018 Friends of Scouting" campaign. The following thank you letter was received: "Thank you for your generous donation! You are changing the lives of youth in Iowa by providing high quality Scouting programs that prepare young people to become confident, successful, and responsible adults. Thank you for being a Friend of Scouting in 2018. Your generosity is one of Mid-Iowa Council's greatest blessings. We appreciate your support. With gratitude, Robert E. Hopper, Scout Executive."
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Rotary Foundation MinuteIn August 2016, Nigeria reported its first polio cases in two years. They occurred in Borno State, where ongoing conflict had prevented health workers from reaching some children. Working with the nation's government and Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners, Nigerian Rotarians traveled from across the country to join the emergency response team, which immunized one million children in the weeks after the outbreak. By December, an additional 60 million children had been immunized. Resolve in Nigeria remains strong. "Polio eradication is about national pride and honor," said Nigerian Health Minister Isaac Adewole. "We will not let our citizens or the world down." This year ther hasn't been a single polio case in Nigeria. However, 6 cases have been reported in Afghanistan, 3 in the Congo and 1 in Pakistan. Over 400 million children are immunized against this dreaded disease every year ans 16 million people are walking today who otherwise would have been paralyzed. Your continued support towards polio eradication enables this to happen. Thank you!
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Rotary Multi-Club ProgramThe annual Des Moines area Rotary Multi-Club Program will be held on Monday, May 17th from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. at Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines. The program will be on mental health. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Lisa Streyffler from Des Moines University and there will be a panel represented by a first responder, educator, parent, and individual living with mental illness. Heavy hor d'oeuvres and networking will follow the program. The $20 registration fee will be paid by the club. Contact Rich Job if you have questions and/or to register.
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Vision 2020District 6000's second annual Vision 2020 Membership Seminar is a 3-hour event focused solely on membership. This is an opportunity to share ideas and learn how to build a larger, healthier and more vibrant club. Here are the details:
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May Rotary Board Meeting
The May board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, May 10th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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May Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in May: 12th - Damon Miller 26th - Jon Lowman
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Sign Up for Ankeny Clean Up Days
Ankeny Clean Up Days will be Saturday, May 19th, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday, 20th from noon to 4:00 PM. Members are encouraged to sign up for a two hour shift and wear their Rotary shirts. The City will provide donuts, water, and soft drinks. Members will be credited with a make up for each shift they work. Sign-up sheets will be available at the next several meetings. Contact Justin Carlton if you have any questions.
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Donation Completed to Boy Scouts
The Rotary Club presented a check to the Mid Iowa Council Boy Scouts of America in the amount of $1,250 during their meeting on April 17th. This donation is in support of the annual Friends of Scouting campaign and will be used for new programs, recruiting materials, purchasing updated equipment, training qualified leaders, hiring qualified staff for Camp Mitigwa summer camp, and increasing the number of scholarships to Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
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Root Beer Floats for Special Olympics
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be making root beer floats to benefit Special Olympics again this year. The club is to provide volunteers for the South Hy-Vee on Saturday, May 19th from 10:45 AM through 4:00 PM. Sign up sheets will be available at each meeting prior to the 19th. Contact Tom Friedman with questions.
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Welcome New Member Jessica Reynolds
Jessica Reynolds became the newest member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny when she was inducted on April 24th. Jessica is a Project Manager with GTG Construction in Johnston. She was proposed for membership by Renee Murphy.
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Robotics Teams Present their Robots to RotaryOn April 13th the two robotics teams in Ankeny, Team DICE from Ankeny High School and Team Kaizen from Centennial High School, brought their robots to the noon Rotary meeting and demonstrated how they work. The students also talked about their experiences in building the robots and participating in competitions. .JPG) .JPG) |
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Ryan Bach Named March Rotarian of the Month
It was a couple weeks late in coming but, Sally Schroeder announced that she had selected Ryan Bach to be the "Rotarian of the Month" for March for the work he did acting as the Chairman of the 2018 fundraising committee. His leadership helped make the Rotary Olympics a success. Congratulations and thank you Ryan!!
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Renee Murphy Named April Rotarian of the Month
In recognition of all the work she has done in getting the Rotary Club of Ankeny on Facebook, President Sally Schroeder named Renee Murphy "Rotarian of the Month" for April. Congratulations and thank you Renee!!
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Indianola Rotary Sponsoring Art Festival
The Rotary Club of Indianola will have their first Rotary Town & Country Art Festival on Saturday, April 21 from 6-9 PM. The Rotary club is joining with other Indianola service groups including Kiwanis, Indianola parks Friends and noon Lions in sponsoring this event and to raise funds for a handicapped accessible play ground in the community. There will be live background music, local artists with art to view and buy light refreshments and a cash bar available. The event is being held at the Indianola Country Club, 1610 Country Club Rd.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Did you know that Rotary not only offers you a chance to help others, but as a member you can also receive benefits. Rotary Global Rewards program is its benefits program designed exclusively for Rotarians and Rotaractors. The extensive collection of discounts and special offers cover the types of goods and services members care about most - for getting a project completed or just treating to a job well done. Categories include entertainment, travel, business services, insurance, dining, and retail! There are also opportunities to give back to Rotary - for instance when you shop Amazon Smile - 6% of your purchase will be sent to The Rotary Foundation. For more information go to <http://rotary.org/globalrewards> or download the Rotary Global Rewards App.
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Susan Orth Wins Door Prize at District Conference
The Rotary Club of Ankeny was well represented at the 2018 Rotary District 6000 Conference by 11 members and 7 guests being present at the "TOAST". There were a total of about 230 present at the event which was held at the West Des Moines Marriott on April 14th. During the evening, numbers were drawn for several door prizes. Susan Orth, wife of Ankeny Rotarian Kristofer Orth, was one of the lucky ones that had her number drawn and won a gift bag with some restaurant gift cards. Congratulations Susan!!
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Board Approved Donation to Boy Scouts
During the April 12 meeting the Board approved a donation request from the Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America in the amount of $1,250. This donation is in support of the 2018 Friends of Scouting campaign and the funds will be used to support new programs and recruiting materials to encourage more kids to get involved, purchasing updated equipment, training qualified leaders, providing health and liability insurance for Scouting members, hiring qualified staff for Camp Mitigwa summer camp, and to increase the number of scholarships to Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. This is the seventh consecutive year the club has made a donation to the Boy Scouts.
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Kathy Sibbel Receives Guardian of Integrity Award
Kathy Sibbel was nominated by the Rotary Club of Ankeny for the District 6000's "Guardian of Integrity" award. The District created this award to honor Boone Rotarian and past District Governor, Paul G. Hellwege's many contributions to District 6000 as a friend, mentor, story teller, and source of history and traditions to Rotarians both young and old. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions that foster the development of integrity. During the Toast to District 6000, thirteen Rotarians were presented with this award including Kathy Sibbel. This is what was said about Kathy as she received this award: "Ankeny Rotarian, Kathy Sibbel, retired in 2014 from ownership and management of her business, Creative Children's Preschool, which had been named "Small Business of the Year" in 2005. A theme in her life is youth and children. Besides her career as a preschool educator, she is a volunteer for RYLA, counselor for youth exchange students and Rotary Advisor to Interact. She is a founding member of the women's philanthropic organization, 100 Women Who Care. Kathy was named Ankeny YMCA Volunteer of the Year in 2008, Rotarian of the Year in 2015-2016 and "Ankeny's Outstanding Citizen" in 2017."
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Proposed New Member - Jessica Reynolds
The Board has approved an application for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Jessica Reynolds. Jess is a Project Manager with GTG Construction in Johnston. She is being proposed for membership by Renee Murphy. Comments regarding Jess's proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board Member. |
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Todd Wehr Accepts 2020-2021 Presidency Nomination
Todd Wehr has accepted the nomination to be the President of the Rotary Club of Ankeny for the 2020-2021 year. Todd is an Architect with Shive-Hattery and joined the Ankeny Rotary club on August 14, 2003. Congratulations Todd!!
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Members of the Ankeny Evening Rotary club attended the Iowa Wild hockey game on April 3rd to sell "Split the Pot" raffle tickets. During the evening, their sales totaled $2,135. The funds in the pot will be split between the holding the winning ticket and Adaptive Sports Iowa. The mission of Adaptive Sports is to provide statewide leadership in the planning, promotion, education, and organization of sport and recreation opportunities for Iowans with physically disabilities.
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Meeting Place Needed For July 17th
Each year the Ankeny Golf & Country Club has a conflict at noon for at least one Tuesday in July. This year they have a conflict on July 17th. If you have been thinking it would be great to show off your business to your fellow Rotarians, this would be a great opportunity to host our noon meeting. The club will pay for catering the meal. If you would like to host the meeting or have an idea for a place for us to meet, please contact Sally Schroeder or Ben Digmann.
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Understanding Foundation Recognition Points
Foundation recognition points are awarded to donors who contribute to The Rotary Foundation through the Annual Fund or Polio Plus or to the sponsorship of a Foundation grant. Donors receive one recognition point for every U.S. dollar contributed to these funds. Donors can transfer Foundation points to others to help them qualify as a Paul Harris Fellow or Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Foundation recognition points belong to the original donor until the donor' death, unless the donor uses them. Foundation Chair, Steve SchraderBachar, has sent an email to each Ankeny Rotarian, that has recognition points, to advise them of the number of points they have available that could be transferred. These points can be transferred to another Rotarian, a family member, or any other individual. A minimum of 100 Foundatin recognition points, must be transferred at a time and a Recognition and Transfer Request form must be completed and signed by the donor to complete the transfer. Contact Steve, at sschraderbachar@stearns.com, if you are interested in donating your points to someone or would like to make them available for the club to donate to another member.
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ZERO The End of Prostrate Cancer
Steve Wieneke has arranged for a special program on the evening of April 17, 2018. The speaker will be Mark Good, Sr. and his wife. They will be representing "ZERO The End of Prostrate Cancer" and will tell their personal story as a survivor and spouse of a survivor of prostrate cancer. Plan to attend this meeting as this will be a powerfully important subject to learn more about. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
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"Showcase" a Success
The "Showcase", a joint meeting of several of the service clubs in Ankeny was held Tuesday evening, March 27th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. An estimated 80 members and guests were in attendance and took advantage of the complimentary beverages and appetizers. Each organization had the opportunity to talk about the projects they have completed and are currently involved in and provide other information about their club. Each organization also had a table where they could display information. Thanks to all the organizations that participated, including Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Optimists, and the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce working together that made the "Showcase" such a great success.
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An Easter Parade at Rotary
During the meeting on March 27th, President Sally Schroeder, led several members on an Easter parade, complete with Easter bonnets (and rabbit ears).
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April Rotary Board meeting
The April board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, April 12th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Welches to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Gary and Colleen Welch will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 5, 2018. In honor of this occasion, their children, Eric & Jennifer and Jason & Kay and grandchildren, Jozy & Luke invites all Ankeny Rotarians to celebrate with them on Saturday, May 5th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at "The Zone" of the Ankeny Free Church, 118 NW Linden Street, Ankeny, Iowa.
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April Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in April: 16th - Dean Lange 17th - Rocky Anderson 18th - Sara Thompson 20th - Ron Bode 22nd - Julie Todtz
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Digger Accepts Donation for Puppy Jake
On March 20th "Digger" attended the Rotary Club of Ankeny along with, Andie Cox and Ankeny Rotarian Tim Cox. One of the "Paddle Raisers" at, Rotary Olympics, the 2018 fundraiser, was the Puppy Jake Foundation. This paddle raiser raised $2,440 which will be used to provide wounded American military veterans with the assistance of well-bred and professionally trained service dogs. The dogs are provided at no cost to the families.
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Gavin Jerome Gets Club Laughing
Gavin Jerome, the "Morale Mechanic", has been a professional entertainer for over 20 years and has worked with the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Reiser, Steve Harvey, and Pat Paulson. He has never had a day job and has never sold Amway products but has been a comedian and motivational speaker for companies and associations world wide. On March 20th, he entertained the noon club with his jokes and message, "If you can laugh at it you can live with it". Thank you Carmen Davis for arranging for this entertaining program.
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Raffle Proceeds Donated to Ankeny Service Center
The evening Ankeny Rotary Club conducted the raffle during "Rotary Olympics". The raffle raised $1,544. The club decided these funds would be donated to the Ankeny Service Center. On March 20th, Kathy Sibbel and Tom Friedman, both Rotarains and members of the Board for the Ankeny Service Center attended the evening meeting of the Ankeny Rotary Club to receive a check for the raffle proceeds.
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DG Ruby Accepts Check for World Bike Relief
District Governor Mike Ruby and Jo Anne attended Rotary's meeting on March 20th to accept a check from the club in the amount of $3,950 for the World Bike Relief. These funds represented the proceed from one of the paddle raisers during the 2018 fundraiser, "Rotary Olympics" and will purchase about 26.5 bikes for families in rural Africa. In these areas where walking is the only mode of transportation, one of these bikes offers a real and immediate benefit of reliable access to essential goods and services.
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A Toast to District 6000!!
The time is now for Rotarians to make a decision to attend District 6000's annual conference. This year's conference will be held at 5 different locations throughout District 6000 so every member can attend at least one session without driving a long distance or staying overnight. Ankeny Rotarians should plan to attend the "Toast" on April 14, 2018, at the West Des Moines Marriott from 5:30 to 9:00 PM. The event will start with a social hour followed by a delicious buffet meal. The diverse program will feature Rotary International President's Representative, Lisa Herring from Texas, and Mary Beth Johnson from World Bicycle Relief. Various clubs and young Rotarians will also be featured. There will be displays, awards, a great opportunity to meet Rotarians from other clubs, fun, fellowship and door prizes! This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a district event that is close to home, short time commitment, and cost friendly in a business casual environment. The time is now to get registered. Forms will be on each table during the next few weeks or you can go to www.Rotary6000.org and register online. The registration fee of $49 per person will be paid by the Rotary Club of Ankeny.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
According to Bill Gates, "We are achingly close to getting rid of polio - more than 99% of the way there. Finishing the job is a big challenge, but it is very doable if we keep up the effort.” Your generous contribution will enable us to immunize 400 million children against polio every year. It will improve the ability of surveillance and monitoring systems to diagnose new cases and detect the wild poliovirus. It will help hire more than 150,000 health workers to go door to door to find every child that needs to be vaccinated and will also be used to track the virus in water, and sewage and provide National Immunization Day materials.
Polio is Rotary’s #1 priority! If polio is not eradicated, hundreds of thousands of children could be paralyzed. Global health costs will rise dramatically, and many children’s quality of life will be drastically diminished. Your donation will save lives and give a child a chance at a prosperous future. |
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District Training Assembly - March 24th
The 2018 "District Training Assembly" will be held on Saturday March 24th from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Newton DMACC campus, 602 N. Second Ave. W. This training is especially beneficial for incoming club leaders and officers but all Rotarians are invited to attend. There is no charge for the training and lunch is included. There will be breakout sessions for Membership, The Rotary Foundation, Innovation and Flexibility, Club Secretary or Club Treasurer Training, Rotary Youth Exchange and District Newsletter / Public Image. Registration is available on the District 6000 web site.
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Save the Date for Rotary Multi-Club Annual Program
The annual Rotary Multi-Club Program will be held on Monday, May 17 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Ave. The program will be on mental health. Speakers are being finalized and will include a keynote speaker and a panel represented by a first responder, educator, parent, and individual living with mental illness. Heavy hor d'oeuvres and networking will follow the program. The registration fee is $20 per person. More information will become available when all the speakers have been finalized but for now "Save the Date!"
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Board Approves Participation in Water Project
On January 23rd, Jim Patton, from the Rotary Club of Ames, spoke to our club regarding a water project his club is leading. The project will be a Rotary Humanitarian Global Grant Project for the development of a water system in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania, Africa. This will be the third water project lead by the Ames club in this area. The total cost of this project over the next 3-4 years will be approximately $350,000. Several District 6000 Rotary clubs and Rotary clubs outside the district will be participating in this project. The plan shows a donation of $1,000 will be matched by a District 6000 - District Designated Funds at $1.64 per $1. These funds are then matched by a Rotary Foundation World Fund Match for another $1,640 and a Rotary Foundation World Fund Club Match of $500. In total, the Donation of $1,000 becomes $4,780 after the matches. The Rotary Club of Ankeny's Board has agreed to contribute $3,000 towards this project over a three year period at the rate of $1,000 per year.
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Rotary Supports Ankeny Family YMCA
The Rotary Club of Ankeny completed a donation in the amount of $1,500 to the Ankeny Family YMCA at the March 6th meeting. This donation is in support of the YMCA's annual campaign to raise funds to provide scholarships for low income families so they may participate in activities offer by the YMCA. Pictured are: Rotarian and YMCA Board member - Stacey Koeppen, YMCA representatives - Todd Kasperbauer, Amanda Doerffel, and Cameron Nicholson, and Rotarian and YMCA Board member - Kathy Sibbel.
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Donation Completed to FUEL
One of the three paddle raisers at the club's 2018 fundraiser, "Rotary Olympics" was FUEL, "Filling Up Every Learner". Ankeny Superintendent of Schools, Bruce Kimpston was in attendance at the March 13th noon meeting to accept a check for proceeds of the paddle raiser in the amount of $2,640. To experience maximum learning, students need nutritious food but according to a report from United Way, 31% of households struggle to support themselves. They are either living below that poverty line or considered "Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed". FUEL offers parents access to a paid student lunch program until they are equipped to again pay for their lunches.
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Final Deadline for Registration for International Convention
The final deadline for early registration to the Rotary International Convention in Toronto June 23-27 is March 31, 2018. After this date the registration fee goes up from $410 to $495. Registration is available on the Rotary International web site.
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Annual Meeting - June 19th
June 19th has been set as the date for the "Annual Meeting" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Due to conflicts with the Rotary International Convention and the schedule of other events at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club, the date needed to be moved from the usual Thursday night and there will not be any golf this year. This does, however, provide the opportunity to start the program earlier and we plan to have a higher quality meal. Perhaps steak instead of hamburger??
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President's Corner - "The Showcase"
It was a year ago this month that our club had a strategic planning session to determine the vision for the next few years. One of the action steps turned into a goal for the year: host a city- wide summit. After months of planning with the Chamber of Commerce, Lions, Kiwanis and Optimists, the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be part of “The Showcase: An Evening with Ankeny Service Clubs” on March 27th. Flyers will be distributed at club meetings and on Facebook. This will be an opportunity to tell our story, recruit prospective members and begin to collaborate with the other service organizations to promote our community. Please reach out to someone who would make a contribution to service and invite them March 27th from 5-7 at the Ankeny Golf and Country Club. |
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DG Nominee Morain Visits Ankeny
District Governor Nominee Erna Morain, a member of the Waukee Rotary Club and her husband Steve, a member of the Des Moines Downtown Rotary Club, visited both the noon and evening Ankeny clubs on February 20th. The main reason for their visit was to promote the District 600 "Toast to District 6000". The Toast will be a new format for the District Conference. There will be 5 separate events across the district for members to attend. The one in central Iowa will be at the West Des Moines Marriott on April 14, 2018. The event will start with a social hour followed by a delicious buffet meal. The diverse program will feature Rotary International President's Representative, Lisa Herring from Texas, and Mary Beth Johnson form World Bike Relief. Various clubs and young Rotarians will also be featured. There will be displays, awards, a fellowship, and door prizes. The registration form is available on the District web site.
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Donation Completed to Easter Seals
On February 20th, Allison Piazza, Director Corporate Relations for the Easter Seals of Iowa, attended the noon Rotary meeting to receive a check from the club in the amount of $500. This donation is will provide a "Bronze" level support for the Easter Seals of Iowa"s Walk for Independence to be held on May 5, 2018.
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The three paddle raisers during "Rotary Olympics" raised a total of $9,030. The breakdown was $2,440 for Puppy Jake, $3,950 for The World Bike Relief, and $2,640 for the FUEL, Filing Up Every Learner.
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The Rotary Club of Ankeny's 8th annual fundraiser, "Rotary Olympics" was a success despite less than ideal weather conditions and attendance being about 20 less than last year. Preliminary numbers indicate net income should be about $30,052 compared to $32,815 last year. Thank you to Ryan Bach for chairing this year's fundraising committee, to Tim Cox for acting as our Master of Ceremonies, all the committee chairs including Teri Crist - Decorations, Lewis Todtz - Logistics, Abbi Rickelman - Ticketing, Todd Wehr - Registration, Rich Job - Auction, the Evening Club members - Raffle, and everyone that donated auction items, bought /sold tickets, and attended the event. A breakdown of income and expenses compared to last year are as follows: Income 2017 2018 Tickets Sales $10,900 $11,440 Live Auction 18,070 10,925 Silent Auction 11,060 10,479 Paddle Raisers 9,860 9,030 Raffle 1,300 1,543 Donations 200 1,250 Total Income $52,955 $46,545 Less Winspire 5,100 3,395 Income $47,855 $43,272 Expenses FFA Center $3,146 $3,335 Catering 6,930 5,091 Printing 636 594 Decorations 501 454 Advertising 510 486 Auctioneer 350 350 Other 100 100 Total Expenses $15,040 $13,220 Net Income $32,815 $30,052 The Board will be reviewing the success of the fundraiser at their meeting on March 8th. If you have comments or suggestions for next year, plan to attend the Board meeting or submit your comments to a Board member before the meeting.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
For the 10th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating , four stars, from Charity navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S. In the most recent ratings, the Foundation earned the maximum of 100 points for demonstrating both strong financial and commitment to accountability and transparency. In a letter to the Foundation, Charity Navigator notes that "only one percent of the charities we evaluate have received at 10 consecutive 4-star evaulations, indicating that The Rotary Foundation out performs other charities in America. This exceptional designation form Charity Navigator sets The Rotary Foundation apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness." The rating reflects Charity Navigator's assessment of how the Foundation uses donations, sustains its programs and services, and practices good governance and openness. Be proud that you give generously to the Foundation! And please continue giving. |
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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 11th - Kendall Sather 12th - Zane Smith 18th - Stacey Koeppen 21st - Troy Boelman 23rd - Brian Weber 27th - Raj Reddy 31st - Mark Walker
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Abbi Rickelman Named Rotarian of Month.JPG)
During the meeting on February 13th, President Sally Schroeder presented Abbi Rickelman with a certificate naming her "Rotarian of the Month" for February. This was primarily in recognition of the work she did for the club in arranging to the art work and printing of the save the date postcards for the Rotary Olympics fundraiser. Congratulations Abbi!!
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Five Days Until "Rotary Olympics"
"Rotary Olympics", the 2018 fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be this Saturday, February 24th, at the FFA Enrichment Center on the Ankeny DMACC campus. Check in begins at 6:00 PM. Dress is business casual or wear your favorite winter Olympics attire. There is still plenty of space available for more guests. If you have not registered yourself or your guests, please do so as soon as possible so we can get a head count for our caterer. Any last minute sales will be appreciated since ticket numbers are down significantly from prior years.
All auction items have been entered on our web site and the silent auction is now open for bidding! You won’t want to miss this chance to view the items being offered and to place early bids. To start bidding now, please visit: bidpartner.net/rotary. If you have not already registered a credit card, go to “Credit Card Registration”. You will be asked to put in your email address and then follow the instructions to enter your credit card information. Now you are ready to go to “Auction Bidding”. You should have previously received an email with your Bidder Number or you can login using your email address. You can also bid from your smart phone or tablet by typing in bidp.co and then choosing "Rotary (02/24/18)" and log in to bid.
When bidding, you will have a choice of three bidding options: “By Picture”, “By Item”, or “By Category”. Note when bidding on an item you can also put in “Set a Maxbid”. All items you bid on will go into your “My Items” folder so you can keep track of your items throughout the auction.
If you are attending the event, be sure to bring your fully charged smartphone or tablet to assist you in making your bids. Also, please note silent auction bids may not be submitted on Items #101 through #120 since these items will be sold during the live auction.
Finally, if you are unable to attend "Rotary Olympics" but would like to bid on some auction items, go to bidpartner.net/rotary and go to "Register As New Bidder". You will be assigned a bidder number and asked to provide your credit card information. |
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Volunteers Needed for "Rotary Olympics"
Several additional volunteers are still needed to help set up and assist during our fundraiser, Rotary Olympics. Please sign up at this week's meeting. If everyone does a little, no one has to do a lot.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Through the efforts and expertise of The Rotary Foundation our clubs and districts have accomplished a great deal around the world. There is still much to be done and many of our clubs labor with the problem of funding these projects. Some clubs and districts are able to pay entirely for the project through fundraising events, such as charity dinners, walkathons or online auctions. These events will not only help you raise money for your project, but build awareness for Rotary and The Rotary Foundation. Some other ideas are: Hold a raffle, skip a meal at your club meeting and donate the cost; organize a walkathon, bike-a-thon or skate-a-thon. Honor a special person in your life or your community. And many clubs struggle to find an international partner. To help TRF has created an International Service Chair. Zone 28 & 29's chair is Craig Leiser from Distict 5960. Don't hesitate to contact him at Craig@RotaryCraig5950.com. He will be happy to help. And don't forget, "When you focus on making a difference in people's lives, your life is the one that improves the most". (Quote by Roxanne Emmerich). Thank you for your support. |
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Proposed New Member Jim Foreman
The Board has approved an application for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Jim Foreman. Jim is the CFO for On With Life in Ankeny.
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Board Approves Donation Requests
During the February meeting the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Board approved the following donation requests: Epilepsy Foundation of Iowa - $500 - For a Bronze sponsorship for the 2018 Iowa Walks for Epilepsy. Ankeny Family YMCA - $1,500 - In support of their annual campaign to provide scholarships for income members. Easter Seals of Iowa - $500 - To support their Walk for Independence at the bronze level.
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Rotary Olympics
It is now only 18 days until our 2018 fundraiser "Rotary Olympics". Here are a couple reminders: The auction brochure needs to go to the printer by Friday, February 16th, and it cannot be assembled and completed overnight. That means for the committee to package and put the auction in order, it would be preferable to have all auction items in hand by Friday, February 9th. We may be able to add a few items early the following week, but they may not make it into the brochure. We will be needing to give a head count to our caterer the week before the event. Please register yourself and your guests as soon as you can. We plan to ask members at this week's meeting how many guests they epect to bring to the fundraiser. Hopefully this will give us an indication of the approximate number planning to attend. Remember, each active member is responsible for purchasing or selling at least two tickets. If they do not purchase or sell two tickets, they will be invoiced for two tickets. So, everyone should plan to attend or find someone to use their tickets. To purchase tickets go to https://bidpartner.net/rotary/ and click on "Ticket Purchasing" in the banner at the top. Enter the quantity of tickets, Individual and/or tables of 8 and click on "Add to Cart" and then "View Cart". Enter your Name, Address, and Contact information and the Name and email address for your guests. If you have any questions or need to fill in the name of a guest after registering you may contact Leigh Murry at BidPartner, murray@bid-partner.com or 612-716-1091 and she will assist you. If you used your credit card to purchase your tickets, you will not need to complete the “Credit Card Registration”. Your guests will need to complete the “Credit Card Registration”, preferably prior to the night of the event. |
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Kathy Sibbel - Ankeny Citizen of the Year
During the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner on February 1, 2018, Kathy Sibbel was named the "2017 Outstanding Citizen of the Year"!! She was given this award by JoAnn Kochheiser the 2016 Outstanding Citizen. Congratulations Kathy!!
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RYLA Applications Now Available
RYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, for 2018 will beheld at Grinnell College July 15-20, 2018. Applications are now available for students finishing their sophomore or junior year of high school. If you know of a student that has an interest in RYLA, please refer them to the Iowa RYLA web site, http://www.iowaryla.org/ They will find the application there as well as other details.
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February Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in February: 2nd - Mike Goedeke 5th - Eric Hockenberry 6th - Doug Parker 8th - Terry Peter 21st - Ryan Bach 22nd - Derek Baker 26th - Jody Savage 26th - Steve SchraderBachar
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February Board Meeting
The February board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, February 8th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
According to Mark Little, founder of the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery, the Rotary Foundation has just approved a global grant for the biggest anti-trafficking project to date. Two District 5180 Rotarians from California masterminded the project. They partnered with districts in the Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and Argentina. The project addressed the need for education both for those who were most vulnerable and also for the general community population. The grant will consist of a sex trafficking education program rolled out to selected teachers, administrators and students in 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th grades within their district as well as a 30 month human trafficking public awareness campaign aimed to make their communities aware of these atrocities.
Raising awareness of the existence and extent of human trafficking and slavery is the raison d’etre of the California project. As Matt Friedman (CEO of the Mekong Club and author of his book “Where Are You?”) states, “ If we don’t know about a problem, we can’t care about it. If we don’t care about it, we will never act! If we don’t act, it is inevitable that the problem will continue to exist or more likely get worse. So we need to raise awareness on this issue of modern slavery to increase the number of those people who care …”
With the help of The Rotary Foundation, and your contributions, Rotarians - People of Action- have taken on the responsibility of opening the eyes of as many people as possible to the unseen world where millions languish in slavery everywhere because of poverty, corruption and greed. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stated, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. “ Thank you |
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The Wall of Wine
there will be again be a raffle at this year's fundraiser, "Rotary Olympics" and the grand prize will again be a "Wall of Wine". Another prize will be the "Tower of Beer". To fill the tower and the wall, we ask each member to bring a bottle, or two, of wine or a six pack of beer to one of our next Rotary meetings. All the proceeds from the Raffle will be donated to the Ankeny Service Center.
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"Rotary Olympics"
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's eight annual Dinner/Fundraiser/Auction, “Rotary Olympics”, will be held, at the FFA Enrichment Center on the campus of DMACC in Ankeny on Saturday, February 24, 2018 beginning at 6:00 PM. This event will include a catered dinner with complimentary wine and beer and both a silent and live auction. The proceeds from this event will be utilized by the Rotary Club of Ankeny in their continued support of local and international projects. Each year, the Rotary Club of Ankeny provides hundreds of hours of volunteer support for numerous local events and fundraisers and contributes $35,000 - $40,000 to local charities and service projects. We would appreciate your giving consideration to supporting this event and your community in one or more of the following ways: · Donate an item for the auction such as merchandise, a gift card or an unusual item that may not be easy to find in a local store. Larger items will be sold during the live auction and smaller items will be sold during the silent auction or packaged with other items for the live or silent auction. · Purchase tickets and attend the event. Tickets are $50 each or reserve a table with your name on it by purchasing a table for 8 for the discounted price of $360. You may purchase tickets online at https://bidpartner.net/rotary or by contacting any member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. · Purchase an ad to be placed in the auction brochure. These may be a quarter page, (3.75” x 2.25”) for $100, ½ page, (3.75” x 4.5”) for $150 or a full page, (7.5” x 4.5”) for $200. All donors will be recognized in the auction brochure and at the fundraiser. To make a donation, purchase tickets, or place an ad, please contact a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny or Nate Burnham at nfburnham@gmail.com or 515-238-6589. |
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Less Than Five Weeks until Rotary Olympics
It is now less than five weeks until our fundraiser, "Rotary Olympics". For the fundraiser to be a success, each member must do their part by helping to obtain auction items and selling tickets. As of January 22nd, only 22 guest have registered and the value of auction items donated so far is only about a quarter of last year's total. If you have an auction item, please bring it to a meeting as soon as possible or at least send an email to Nate Burnham to let him know what to expect. If you have not obtained an auction item yet, please consider obtaining one. Please note that each Active member and Corporate member is responsible for selling or purchasing at least two tickets. If a member does not purchase or sell at least two tickets, they will have the cost of two tickets added to their next Rotary invoice.
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Deadline for PolioPlus Ticket Purchase
All unsold tickets to the 6th annual PolioPlus Night at the Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, February 3, 2018 will need to be turned back in to the Wolves by January 26th. If you wish to purchase tickets, please plan to pick them up at the Rotary meetings on January 23rd or contact Nate Burnham. If you are unable to attend the game, please consider purchasing tickets to be donated to On With Life in Ankeny. As in past years, tickets are $16 each with the Wolves refunding $8 per tickets sold back to the club. It will be "Hoops & Hounds" night at the game and you are welcome to bring your dog to the game!! The Wolves will be playing the Oklahoma City Blue and the halftime entertainment will be a special performance by the K9's in Flight. |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
According to Rotary International, the African country of Nigeria has only one physician for every 2,500 individuals. In rural communities, people seeking health services had to made long, arduous trips to find treatment which results in many not receiving care. While it would be ideal to get more doctors in remote regions, it would take years. To solve this problem, Dr. James Gude of Sebastool, California and Mikel Cook of the Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise brought technology to bear by using telemedicine. This is the use of information technology to provide health care from a distance - virtually bringing doctors to patients. Thanks to a global grant from TRF, a team of health care professionals from Nigeria has been trained in this process. Telemedicine allows physicians to connect with patients remotely as well as consult with colleagues all over the world. At its simplest, it consists of a chat via online video, but it can also allow a physician to examine a patient remotely using a robot. Telemedicine technology and training is used in several hospitals around the world, allowing health care for the underprivileged, for the underscored, in remote areas. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enables this to happen. Thank you. |
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Tim Cox Named January Rotarian of the Month
Tim Cox was named the "Member of the Month" by President Sally Schroeder at the January 9th meeting. This was primarily in recognition of all he did to plan the Christmas social. Congratulations and thank you Tim!
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Rassin's 2018-19 Presidential Theme
Rotary International President-elect Barry Rassin laid out his vision for the future of the organization to incoming district governors at the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego, California on January 14th. He said he wanted the incoming district governors to inspire Rotarians and the community at large for something greater. To drive to do more, to be more, and to create something that will live beyond each of us. Rassin, a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, then unveiled the 2018-19 presidential theme, "Be the Inspiration" Rassin stressed the power of Rotary’s new vision statement, “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” This describes the Rotary that leaders must help build, he said. To achieve this vision, the president-elect said, Rotarians must take care of the organization: “We are a membership organization first. And if we want to be able to serve, if we want to succeed in our goals — we have to take care of our members first.”
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Two Trips Selected for Rotary Olympics Auction
On January 16th, the members in attendance during the noon meeting, reviewed the details of several experiences offered by Winspire and selected two to be included in the live auction at this year's fundraiser, "Rotary Olympics". The trips selected are: Nashville Unplugged - This experience includes a "Gold Pass" to the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, a Backstage tour of Ryman Auditorium and a three night stay in a standard room at the Renaisanace Nashville Hotel Kentucky Bourbon Trail - Included in this experience are a private tour and tasting of Bulleit Bourbon for two at Stitzel-Weller Distillery, a tour and tasting for two of Maker's Mark Distillery, lunch for two in Bardstown, a tour and tasting for two at the Jim Beam Distillery, 8 hours of private chauffeured Escalade service, and a three night stay in a standard guest room at the Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, or comparable hotel.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
In September, Hurricane Maria pummeled Puerto Rico, the strongest storm to make landfall on the island in 85 years. More than three months later. people are still struggling to recover. The immediate response from Rotarians in District 7000 was quick and precise. Several clubs around the island began to provide humanitarian aid to those affected. The help included non-perishable food, water, hygiene kits, water filters, solar lights and power generators. Now local Rotarians are focusing on recovery and reconstruction. Plans are underway to work with pumping systems for renewable energy products in communities without potable water, the installation of water filtration systems, and the rollout of community economic development projects for the most affected areas. Disease prevention efforts in areas affected by the hurricane are also taking place among other initiatives. Rotary International has established a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) of the Rotary Foundation to support projects for the recovery of Puerto Rico. Given the great work that remains ahead, contributions from Rotarians to this fund will be essential to help Puerto Ricans get back on their feet. Visit District 7000 website to learn more. Your contribution will make a difference in lifting Puerto Rico. Thank You. |
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Iowa Wolves Polio Plus Night
The 6th annual PolioPlus Night at the Wells Fargo Arena will be Saturday, February 3, 2018. The Iowa basketball team is now owned by the Minnesota Timberwolves and known as the Wolves. As in past years, tickets will be $16 each with the Wolves refunding $8 per tickets sold back to the club. It will be "Hoops & Hounds" night at the game and you are welcome to bring your dog to the game!! The Wolves will be playing the Oklahoma City Blue and the halftime entertainment will be a special performance by the K9's in Flight. Tickets will be available at the next several meetings or contact Nate Burnham to let him know how many tickets you would like to purchase. If you are unable to attend the game, please consider purchasing tickets to be donated to On With Life in Ankeny. As an additional incentive to sell tickets, the Minnesota Timberwolves will give 10 tickets to a Timberwolves game of their choice, in Minneapolis, to each Rotary club that purchases tickets to the PolioPlus game.
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Rotary Olympics - February 24th
It is now less than 7 weeks until "Rotary Olympics", the Rotary Club of Ankeny's eight annual fundraiser. If members have not as yet already acquired an auction item or started selling tickets, now is the time to get to. Very few items have as yet been submitted for the auction and only two tickets have been sold so far. Remember, each Active member is responsible for buying / selling at least two tickets. If you do not buy or sell any tickets, you will be billed for two tickets. To assist you with contacting prospective donors and prospective ticket buyer, the donation request letter, that was discussed at the December 19th meeting and a copy of the post cards with ticket information has been email to all members. The post cards will also be available at the next several club meetings or you can also obtain them from Abbi Rickelman. |
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Rotary Survey Results
A few weeks ago, President Sally Schroeder, asked each member to complete a short survey. Here are the responses: 1.) What should we keep doing? a.) Work with city-wide organizations to improve Ankeny; youth exchange; RYLA; fundraising; PR – Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat; new members- make sure everyone has a task (100 members) b.) Dictionaries and calculators seem outdated c.) City- wide service summit; Summerfest; Iowa Wolves polio plus night, or successor program d.) Don’t make any changes, thumbs up! e.) Rotary minute – this is excellent, definitely continue this – refresher for older members & good info for new members; I like the fact that we sing – and I think we should continue; unfortunately not everyone feels that way, but I appreciate you for trying Sally f.) Summit; Facebook; minute g.) I like the Rotary minute & I like to hear from individual members, helps us get to know each other h.) Rotary minute i.) Dictionaries j.) Facebook & assigning service/activities to each member k.) Sustain & improve; membership social events every quarter; annual fundraising project l.) Monthly events; Facebook – share to personal pages & post once/year on the Rotary page m.) Keep evening group & all service projects 2.) What should we start doing? a.) Focus on chartering evening club within 12 months or combine b.) Something to promote new members; incentives for bringing guests to promote new members; more individual committee meetings during Tuesday meetings! c.) Focus on completing Market Pavilion landscaping d.) Concentrate on trees @ AMP e.) Facebook f.) Consider new location to boost membership , ex – The District g.) More self-promotion of what we accomplish h.) Quarterly non-member/spouse/significant other fireside chat orientation meeting/social – food, drinks & program for 1 hour or less i.) Get noon members to join at least one evening service event per year to get to know each other better 3.) What should we stop doing? a.) No singing b.) Plant a tree for each member c.) Singing d.) ? e.) Speaking pessimistically about membership & noon & evening lack of interaction; speak positively – it makes new members to stay instead of focusing on the negative |
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Burnham's Host Evening Club
The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny met at Nate & Annette Burnham's home on December 19th for a holiday gathering. There was plenty of snacks and beverages and even a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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The Showcase: An Evening With Ankeny Service Clubs - March 27, 2018A summit of all service clubs in Ankeny will be held on Tuesday, March 27th from 5-7 PM at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. The event is being called "The Showcase: An Evening With Ankeny Service Clubs". The evening will provide each service club with the opportunity to talk about the projects that they have participated in in the Ankeny Community. More information will be coming soon.
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January Rotarian Birthdays
he following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in January: 2nd - Luke Nelson 3rd - Travis Carlsen 6th - Jack Pennington 20th - Sally Schroeder 25th - Justin Carlton 25th - Bruce Kimpston 27th - Jeff Damman 28th - Roger Spahr |
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January Rotary Board Meeting
The January board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, January 11th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Thank You Cindy & Brian
On December 19th, the last meeting for 2017, President Sally Schroeder presented a Christmas card to the AG&CC staff, Cindy and Brian, that served us all year. Each card had a $100 bill in it as a thank you for their taking such good care of us during 2017. Thank you Cindy and Brian!
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Laura Leutje Becomes Paul Harris Fellow
Laura Leutje became the newest Paul Harris fellow on December 19th. Jim Gocke had made a contribution in Laura's name to enable her to receive this recognition. Steve SchraderBachar, Foundation Chair, presented her with the emblems of a Paul Harris Fellow, a certificate and pin. The certificate states: "In appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations between peoples of the world." Congratulations Laura!!
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Choose A Trip for Rotary Olympics
The decision has been made to again have a couple trips offered by Winspire included in the live auction at our fundraiser, Rotary Olympics, on February 24th, 2018. In early January, we will be voting on which trips to include. Get ready to vote by going to http://www.winspireme.com/experiences?filter=all to check out the options and pick your dream trip. Yours may include a Monterey Golf Experience, Nascar Driver for a Day, Nashville Unplugged, Ireland Adventure, or Pinehurst Resort Golf. Take a look and be ready to vote.
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During it's meeting on December 14th, the Board decided on the three paddle raisers to be offered at the 2018 fundraiser, Rotary Olympics. They will be World Bicycle Relief, Puppy Jake, and the Ankeny School Lunch Relief. The World Bicycle Relief is one of the projects Mike Ruby has promoted during his year as our District Governor and mobilizes people through the power of bicycles. Dependable bikes help students, healthcare workers and entrepreneurs access essential goods and services. Puppy Jake is dedicated to help wounded American military veterans with the assistance of well-bred and professionally trained service dogs. The Ankeny School lunch program is in need of $35,000 to $38,000 to continue to offer free lunch to kids of families in need.
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Auction Items Needed for Rotary Olympics
It is now less than ten weeks until the 2018 fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ankeny, Rotary Olympics". Hopefully, each member is working on obtaining auction items. As they are collected, give them to Rich Job or bring them to any Rotary meeting. The sooner we have them in hand the sooner we can add them to our list of items which will be posted on our auction web site. We will be using Bid Partners which will allow for online bidding again this year.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
For more than 100 years, The Rotary Foundation has been supporting the work of Rotarians in order to create sustainable solutions for our world's most pressing needs. But there is still much to do and we need your help! Rotary gives in countless ways, focusing our service efforts in the six areas of focus: fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, growing local economics, and, of course, in the eradication of polio. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation of $10 will provide a mosquito net in countries like Uganda where malaria is a major health concern. A gift of $15 can protect children for life from polio in Afghanistan, Nigeria, and/or Pakistan. For $50 deadly waterborne diseases can be eliminated by purchasing personal water filters in Guatemala, and an $85 contribution can pay for business classes in the US for low-income entrepreneurs. $100 and a microloan can purchase a sewing machine to launch a business in a developing country. A $500 donation helps communities create a safe and positive atmosphere where children can thrive, and $1,000 can help secondary school students learn to resolve conflict. Your gift to The Rotary Foundation accomplishes many things and truly makes a difference in the world. Thank you for your generosity and support.
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During the meeting on December 5th, Foundation Chairman, Steve SchraderBachar, recognized Todd Wehr for becoming a Paul Harris Fellow Plus One and Kevin Brooks for becoming a Paul Harris Fellow Plus Two. Each received a new PHF pin. Todd's contained one sapphire stone and Kevin's contained two stones. Congratulations Todd and Kevin!!
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Rotary Christmas Social Well AttendedThe annual Christmas Social for the Rotary Club of Ankeny was held December 12th at The Fletcher. About 65 Rotarians and guests were present for dinner and about 45 boarded a bus to take the tour of lights through the Jolly Holiday Lights, Beaverdale area, and Gingerbread Lane in Ankeny. Tim Cox should have won the ugly sweater contest but declared himself ineligible and presented the award to Nate Burnham who wore a colorful Christmas jacket. Thank you to Tim for all he did in planning this event and making it very enjoyable for everyone in attendance!! .JPG)  |
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Anne Porter Named December Rotarian of Month
President Sally recognized Anne Porter for organizing the Rotary Ring Day for the club. Anne also recently completed a make-up by visiting the Rotary club of Decorah, attended the Rotary One Summit, and served a meal at St Joseph's Family Shelter with the evening club.
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Register for RI Convention by December 15th
Early registration for the 2018 Rotary International Convention in Toronto, Canada, June 23-27 ends December 15, 2017. After this date the registration fee increases $75. Remember the club will reimburse each member and one guest for the $335 registration fee after the convention. You can go to the RI web site, www.rotary.org, to register.
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Iowa Wolves PolioPlus Night - February 3rd
The 6th annual PolioPlus Night at the Wells Fargo Arena will be Saturday, February 3, 2018. The Iowa basketball team is now owned by the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Iowa team is now know as the Wolves. As an incentive to purchase tickets, the Timberwolves will give 10 tickets to a Timberwolves game of their choice, in Minneapolis, to each Rotary club that purchases tickets to the Iowa Wolves PolioPlus game. As in past years, tickets will be $16 each with the Wolves refunding $8 per tickets sold back to the club. The Wolves will be playing the Oklahoma City Blue and the halftime entertainment will be "Hoops & Hounds". Tickets will be available at the next several meetings or contact Nate Burnham to let him know how many tickets you would like to purchase. If you are unable to attend the game, please consider purchasing tickets to be donated to a local organization.
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Rotary Supports Team Martin
Ankeny Rotarian Mark Martin and his family participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual Team in Training bike ride in Tucson on November 18th. President Sally Schroeder recognized Mark at the Rotary meeting on November 28th for having completed this bike ride and acknowledged the club's support of "Team Martin" with a check in the amount of $500. |
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Donation Completed to The Ankeny Service Center
During the meeting on November 28th, President Sally Schroeder, presented a check to Rotarians Tom Friedman and Kathy Sibbel, representing the Ankeny Service Center in the amount of $750. The contribution will be used by the ASC for their holiday assistance program. It will be used to purchase gift certificates and food for families in need in the Ankeny community during the holiday season.
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December Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in December: 2nd - Chuck Stewart 3rd - Scott Port 8th - LeAnn Larson 12th - Rich Job 14th - Tim Cox 21st - Doug Beech 25th - T. J. Brand |
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Rotarians Donate Over $110,000 to AMP
The Board for the Rotary Club of Ankeny first considered the idea of the construction of a trailhead on the bike path in Ankeny in July 2011. Terry Peter announced at the noon Rotary meeting on November 21st that after about 800- volunteer hours and $2.2 million being raised, the AMP project is finally nearing completion. He thanked Doug Beech, Dave Mercer, Mark Martin, Damon Miller and Todd Wehr for serving on the committee to plan and fund raise. He also presented a $110,000 check representing the amount that was donated toAMP by Ankeny Rotarians and the club. There was also nearly $200,000 donated by businesses affiliated with an Ankeny Rotarian. The foundation for the restrooms will be poured in the next few days with the building scheduled for delivery in early December. Landscaping will be completed next spring. A skating rink has also been constructed on the site. Thank you to Terry Peter and his committee for all the hours they worked on this project during the past 5 years.
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Hudson, Porter, & Wieneke Recognized as Paul Harris Fellows
President Sally Schroeder attended the evening satellite club meeting on November 21st and recognized three members for their support of the Rotary Foundation. Anne Porter and Jim Hudson have both became Paul Harris Fellows and Sally presented with a lapel pin and certificate. She also presented Steve Wieneke with a lapel pin containing a sapphire stone representing that he has become a Paul Harris Fellow plus one. Congratulations Anne, Jim and Steve.
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Damon Miller Named Rotarian of Month for November
President Sally Schroeder announced at the meeting on November 21st that Damon Miler was being recognized as Rotarian of the Month for November. This was primarily due to his work and leadership with the Dictionary project during October. Sally presented Damon with a certificate and lapel pin to acknowledge this recognition.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
As a global organization that operates in nearly every country in the world and deals in 29 currencies, Rotary takes stewardship of its funds seriously. Our money is spent on life-changing, sustainable grants, as well as programs and services that support our member's transformative work. We have invested $3 billion in thousands of projects over the past 100 years. Donating to The Rotary Foundation means clean water and sanitation - health and hope in areas that were once ravaged by disease line polio - economic development and new opportunities. Your financial help makes all this happen, and more. As the holiday for giving fast approaches we hope that you will consider giving where the need is greatest. Giving to The Rotary Foundation works because Rotary works. Over 90.8% of donations go straight to supporting services. Our 35,000 clubs carry out sustainable humanitarian service projects. Using your donations we've wiped our 99% of all polio cases. Your donation trains future peacemakers, support clean water, and strengthen local economies. Your donation can save a life and many more. Please consider donating generously to The Rotary Foundation this coming season. It will definitely "Make A Difference".
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December Rotary Board Meeting
The Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny is held on the second Thursday of each month. The December Board meeting will be: When: Thursday, December14th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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2018 Fundraiser Theme - "Olympics"
The theme for the Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2018 fundraiser will be "Olympics". The fundraiser will be on February 24th at the FFA Center on the Ankeny DMACC Campus. The 2018 Winter Olympics Games will be in Pyeongchang, South Korea form February 9-25.
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Ankeny Mayor's Tree Lighting At AMP Dec. 1st
The Ankeny Mayor’s third annual tree lighting will offer residents a new experience this year – the event is moving outdoors to the Ankeny Market & Pavilion (AMP), 715 W. First St. It will feature the lighting of the 15 foot Concolor white fir tree that was donated by the Rotary Club of Ankeny and a fireworks finale. The event will be held on Friday, Dec. 1st, 6 – 7 p.m. The Mayor’s Tree Lighting is an opportunity to come together as a community to kick off the holiday season. Mayor Lorenz and the Ankeny City will welcome guests at AMP starting at 6 p.m. There will also be kids’ activities, an ice carving demonstration, music, Iowa Wild slap shot hockey and more. At 6:50 p.m., Santa will arrive to help the Mayor with the official tree lighting and the event will close with a spectacular fireworks finale. After the fireworks, Santa will travel to Porch Light Coffeehouse, 417 SW Third St., for a meet and greet until 8 p.m. |
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Exchange Students Attend ISU Football GameClaudio Sanchez, Andrea Rodriguez and Marie Hanoire, the three inbound Rotary Exchange students to Ankeny, were the guests of Nate and Annette Burnham, Jacquelyn and Jason Duke, and the Rotary Club of Ankeny at the Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State football game in Ames on November 11th. It was a cool morning for tailgating but with plenty of hot chocolate, extra sweatshirts and blankets, everyone enjoyed everything but the final score as the Cowboys edged the Cyclones 49-42. .JPG)  .JPG)  |
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Ice Skating Rink Set Up at AMP
The city of Ankeny has completed the construction of a skating rink on the Ankeny Market Pavilion. Assuming we have some colder weather, the City hopes to open the rink around the first of December. The foundation for the restrooms should be complete in the next few days and the building is to be delivered December 7th.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Rotary has added two service partners that offer clubs new ways to collaborate with other organizations and strengthen their projects. They are Habitat for Humanity and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. Habitat for Humanity has a long history of working with Rotarians and Rotaractors to build homes for families in need, and provides opportunities for hands-on community service. Their values are closely aligned with that of Rotary, and the desire to help others run deep in both organizations. This is very much the same with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. Both Rotary and the Agency bring together government and non-governmental agencies, academics and private providers to plan and implement sustainable eye care programs. They promote greater awareness of the need for eye clinics and blindness prevention activities. Working together and networking accomplish Rotary's theme of "Making a Difference". Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enables this to happen. Thank you for your generosity.
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Welcome New Member Scott Port
Scott Port became a newest member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny with his induction on November 14th. Scott is a Civil Engineer with JEO Consulting Corp. in Ankeny and was proposed for membership by his father Dale Port. Scott's mother, Marty, also attended the induction ceremony. Congratulations and welcome Scott!! |
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There are more than 35,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide. The Rotary Club of Ankeny was one of 5,034 worldwide to attain status as an "Every Rotarian, Every Year Club" for th2016-2017 Rotary year. To achieve this status a club must contribute an average of at least $100 per member with every Active member personally making a contribution to the Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund. The certificate read: Ankeny is presented a certificate of appreciation for its financial support of End Polio Now; Make History Today Campaign. Together, we will fulfill our promise to the children of the world and eradicate polio.
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Ankeny Receives Presidential Citation
Gary Welch, representing the Rotary District 6000 leadership, had the honor of presenting to past president Carmen Davis with a certificate indicating the Rotary Club of Ankeny had received a Presidential Citation for the Rotary year 2016-2017. This recognition is given to clubs that successfully achieve goals in the areas of Membership, Foundation Giving, Online Tool Adoption, Humanitarian Service, New Generations and Public Image. The certificate reads: "2016-2016 Presidential Citation awarded to the Rotary Club of Ankeny for helping Rotary make a difference in the lives of people all over the world." This is the second year in a row the Club has achieved this distinction. In 2015-2016 the club was one of only 3 in District 6000 to qualify. Last year, 2016-2017, the Rotary Club of Ankeny was the only club of the 66 clubs in District 6000 to qualify for the Presidential Citation.
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Board Approves Donation Requests
During their November meeting the Board approved the following donation requests: The Ankeny Service Center coordinates the distribution of gift certificates, toys, gifts, and food to families in need in the Ankeny community during the holiday season. A donation of $750 will assist with the purchase and distribution of thee items. Dollars for Scholars has distributed over $1,078,240 in scholarships over the past 35 years to Ankeny high school seniors. The club approved a donation of $2,000 to be divided into four scholarships of $500 each to be given to two students at each Ankeny High school. As part of the criteria for winning the scholarships, at least one scholarship in each high school must have attended RYLA been a Rotary Youth Exchange student or have a connection to a Rotarian such as a child or grandchild of a Rotarian. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be having their annual Team in Training bike ride in Tucson on November 18th. Mark Martin and his family will be participating in this event. The club agreed to support them with a $500 contribution.
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Rotary Holiday Season Meeting Schedule
To allow all members to enjoy the holidays, both the noon and evening meetings for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be cancelled on December 26th and January 2nd. Also, there will not be any meetings on December 12th since the Christmas social will be that evening at The Fletcher.
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Donation Completed to Ankeny Community Chorus
Bill Konnath the President of the Ankeny Community Chorus attended the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny to accept a check from the club in the amount of $500. This donation will be used by the chorus to purchase copyrighted music. The Ankeny Community Chorus is in its 17th year of organization and currently has 80-85 members. They will have four major performances this year including their annual Christmas concert on Friday, November 17th at Prairie Ridge Church.
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Ankeny Rotarians Donate to Polio Plus
The 5th Annual World Polio Day was October 24th. President Sally Schroeder challenged club members during the regular meetings on that day to make a contribution to the Rotary Foundation and designate it to go to PolioPlus. On that day contributions totaled $520. These contributions will be matched 2-1 by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Thank you to those that contributed.
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Proposed New Member - Scott Port
The Board has approved an application for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Scott Port. Scott is a Civil Engineer with JEO Consulting Group in Ankeny. He is being proposed for membership his father and current member, Dale Port.
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Halloween at Rotary
On Halloween Day some strange characters attended the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny.
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Rotary Foundation Recognition Points
Foundation points are awarded to donors who contribute to The Rotary Foundation through the Annual Program Fund or PolioPlus. Donors are recognized by being named “Paul Harris Fellows” or “Multiple Paul Harris Fellows” at increments of 1,000 Foundation points. In addition, a donor receives one Foundation “recognition” point for every U.S. dollar contributed. These Foundation points are then available for the Rotarian to gift to a family member, another Rotarian, or non Rotarian.
The Rotary Club of Ankeny currently has 22 members with more than 1,000 Foundations recognition points. Contact Steve SchraderBachar if you would like to know how many points you have or if you would like to make a gift of some of your recognition points to another person. |
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November is Rotary Foundation Month and is a good time to review your personal commitment to the Rotary Foundation and its programs. The Rotary Club of Ankeny presently has a total of 48 Paul Harris Fellows. Included in this number are fifteen PHF+1s, five PHF+2s, three PHF+3s, one PHF+5, one PHF+6, and one PHF+7.
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November Rotary Board Meeting
The November Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, November 9th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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November Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in November: 3rd - Steve Wieneke 4th - Nate Burnham 11th - Laura Luetje 21st - Lowell Vine 25th - Jan Franck 25th - Del Mohler 26th - Kathy Sibbel |
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Dictionaries Being Delivered This Week
Approximately 1,000 dictionaries and calculators will be delivered to Ankeny 4th graders by Ankeny Rotarians the week of October 16-20. Volunteers need to check in at the school's office 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time and you will need to show identification and get a visitor's name tag. School coordinators need to pick up the dictionaries and calculators from Tom Rice at CJM Financial. Contact Damon Miller with any questions.
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President's Corner - One Rotary Summit
Shive-Hattery hosted Rotarians from District 6000 for One Rotary Summit on October 12, 2017. Those attending from Ankeny were Anne Porter, Steve Wieneke, Jim Hudson, Kathy Sibbel, Rich Job, and Sally Schroeder. The educational evening was at no charge and included dinner. The 3 pillars of Rotary - membership, foundation, and public image were discussed in the large group and breakouts. A few takeaways were:
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Santa Availability
Santa is available to come to your home or business to brighten your holiday. He does ask for a donation which he will then donate to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. To get on Santa's schedule, contact his favorite elf, Gary Welch at 515-419-3707 or gwelch3002@msn.com.
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Christmas Social to Be December 12th
The 2017 Christmas Social for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held Tuesday, December 12th at The Fletcher, 1802 N. Ankeny Blvd. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30 and dinner will served at 6:30. Following dinner, at approximately 7:30, buses will be available to take us on a tour of holiday lights in the area. The cost to members and guests will be $45 per person for the dinner and tour. Sign up sheets will be available at future Rotary meetings.
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Board Approves Donation to Ankeny Community Chorus
At their October meeting, the Board approved a donation request of $500 for the Ankeny Community Chorus. The funds will be used to aid with the purchase of copyright sheet music for the 85+ members of the chorus. The club will receive recognition as a major donor in the chorus' "Standing Ovation" program booklet.
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World Polio Day - October 24th
The 5th annual Rotary World Polio Day event will be co-hosted with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on October 24. It will be streamed live from the Gates Foundation headquarters in Seattle, Washington to bring together more than 50,000 viewers around the world. Global health experts and celebrities will share the progress being made on the road to polio eradication. A Polio Update: There have only been 10 new cases reported this year of the Wild Polio Virus. The last case was reported in late August in Pakistan. However, there have been 47 cases reported of the CVDPV, a form of polio which is caused from a circulating virus, which is common in places where regular Polio immunizations have not been completed regularly. Therefore children get symptoms from the vaccination itself. These cases would be far less if places like the Congo and Syria, where both countries are in internal war and conflict, had completed regular immunizations. The polio eradication effort, however, to eradicate the disease with in the next three years is still on target! Further good news: The US Senate has recommended to approve $59 million towards Polio eradication, and Rotary has committed to raising $50 million a year for the next three years which will generously be matched 2-1 by the Gates Foundation. Let's all make a difference and help End Polio Now!! We are almost there!!
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Thank You From Boy Scouts of America - Mid Iowa Council
A "Thank You" card has been received from the Boy Scouts of America - Mid Iowa Council. It states: "Thanks to your Rotary Club for a gift of $1,250 supporting scouting in Ankeny. We are grateful for all you do."
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Donation to Project Fresh Start Completed
Dave Kissinger of Project Fresh Start attended the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny to collect a check in the amount of $1,500 which he will use to purchase snow pants. The club also purchased 96 "Warm Coats" to be donated to Project Fresh Start and distributed with the snow pants to children and adults in need in the Ankeny Community.
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Rotary Christmas Tree Planted at AMP
The City of Ankeny has completed the planting of a tree at the AMP site. The tree is a Concolor white fir about 15 feet tall. It will be decorated by the city will be the center of attraction for the 3rd annual "Mayor's Tree Lighting" to kick off the holiday season. In addition to the tree lighting, there will be festive entertainment, holiday crafts, a visit from Santa, hot cocoa and more! The event will be held Friday, December 1st from 6-7 PM. The club will be purchasing a bronze plaque which the city will attach to a boulder to recognize the tree was donated by the Rotary Club of Ankeny. The boulder with the plaque attached will be placed in front of the tree and will read "Donated by The Rotary Club of Ankeny 2017". |
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Welcome New Members - Lowell Vine & Kent Patterson
Lowell Vine became a new member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny with his induction on October 10th. Lowell is the Director of IT Services for Infomax Office Systems and was proposed for membership by Nate Burnham. Welcome Lowell!! Also, Edward Jones became a new corporate member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny on October 10th. Terry Peter, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, has been a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny since September, 1998 and will now be the Primary Designee for Edward Jones. Kent Patterson, also a Financial Advisor, will be the Secondary Designee. Congratulations and welcome Kent!!
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Nearly 800 million people live on less than $1.90 per day. Rotary members are passionate about providing sustainable solutions to poverty. Our members and our foundation work together to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women in impoverished communities. In Guatemala, most women living in rural communities do not have the collateral to get loans from regulated financial institutions. The Rotary Club of Guatemala de la Ermita helped 400 local women complete financial literacy courses so they could pool their money and fund their own micro-lending program. In Esmeraldas, Ecuador, Rotary members helped grant more than 250 microloans and train more than 270 community members in sewing, baking, plumbing, microcredit, business management and leadership. And in West Cameroon, soil erosion and loss of soil fertility have significantly reduced farmers' harvest. Rotary members gave farmers the skills they needed to improve soil fertility, control soil erosion, and market their produce. The results increased crop yields and profits. The Rotary Foundation has spent $9.2 million to grow economies and reduce poverty last year. Your donation to the foundation allows this to happen. Thank you. |
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DG Ruby Also Visits the Evening Club
District Governor Mike Ruby and his wife Jo Anne visited Ankeny's evening satellite club on September 26th in addition to visiting the noon club earlier that day. Mike shared his thoughts on attracting and engaging new members and his World Bicycle Relief goals. The members also shared a pizza and the birthday cake left over from the noon meeting.
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Gift Basket Presented to DG Ruby
Colleen Welch, assisted by Shar Dunlap, had the privilege of presenting a basket full of gift from Ankeny to DG Ruby and Jo Anne during the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Since he likes to eat popcorn with chopsticks, the basket included chopsticks and both caramel corn and regular popcorn.
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One Rotary Summit
The fall training event for District 6000 is One Rotary Summit which brings Rotary leaders together to exchange ideas on energizing and boosting our club's growth, service and public interaction. Rotarians are leaders!! Plan to attend and engage fresh new thinking and take home hands-on tools to strengthen membership, public image and involvement in Rotary Foundation programs. This is a synergistic learning experience for ALL ROTARIANS! The session closest to Ankeny will be Thursday, October 12 at the Shive-Hattery office building, 4125 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines with a light supper at 5:30 PM and a program from 6:00-8:30 PM. This event is FREE but advance registration is required to plan for food and sufficient seating. Please plan to attend and register by Monday, October 9th by logging on to the District 6000 web site or email Carolyn at dis6000admin@Lisco.com or call 877-976-8279. |
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Happy Birthday, Mike!!
It just happened that District Governor Mike Ruby's birthday was September 26th, the same day he made his official visit to Ankeny. In recognition of this occasion, the club presented Mike with a birthday cake that was shared with the members of both the noon and evening clubs. Happy Birthday Mike!!
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District Governor Ruby Makes Official Visit to Ankeny
District Governor Mike Ruby and his wife Jo Anne made their official visit to the Rotary Club of Ankeny on September 26th. Mike met with the Board prior to the noon meeting and led a discussion on the strengths of our club and the challenges we face. One challenge all clubs face is "Attracting" and "Engaging" new members and several interesting ideas were discussed some of which will likely be implemented in the coming weeks. During his presentation to the entire membership, Mike discussed the three goals of Rotary International President Ian Riseley - 1. Report volunteer hours, 2. Report money spent on projects in the name of our club, and 3. Plant a tree for each member of club. A press release is planned at year end to report the total hours and dollars all 35,000 Rotary clubs in the world contributed to Rotary projects during the past year. Mike also discussed his "pilots" for his year as District Governor of raising money for the World Bicycle Relief Mission, mailing the quarterly District 6000 newsletter to all members instead of sending them by email, and having a "Toast to Rotary District 6000" instead of a District Conference next spring.
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A Toast to Rotary District 6000 - April 12-14
District Governor Mike Ruby will not be having a District Conference at the end of his term. Instead he will have a "Toast to Rotary District 6000". The toast will be held in 5 different cites beginning on Thursday, April 12, 2018 and then moving to Coralville and Ottumwa on Friday and Carroll and West Des Moines on Saturday. Members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny will probably want to attend the last session which will be on Saturday, April 14th from 5:30 to 9:00 PM at the Marriott, West Des Moines. The registration fee is only $49 and includes a social hour, meal, speakers, door prizes, entertainment, fun, fellowship. networking and more!!
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President Sally Schroeder Clowning Around
President Sally Schroeder surprised the club by wearing a red nose and colorful hair during the meeting on September 19th. Apparently, she had just seen the movie "It" and wanted to see what it was like to dress up like a clown. Fortunately, Sally is not as evil as the clown in the movie.
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Tom Friedman Named Rotarian of Month for September
During the meeting on September 12th, President Sally Schroeder presented Tom Friedman with a certificate naming his "Rotarian of the Month" for September. This was in recognition for all he does for the club and in particular for again chairing the committee for the golf ball drop held again this year during the Summerfest celebration in Ankeny to benefit the Ankeny Service Center and the making of root beer floats at the HyVee stores to raise funds for Special Olympics. Congratulations Tom!!
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The Board has approved an application from Terry Peter for a corporate membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny for Edward Jones. Terry would be converting his membership to the Primary member and Kent Patterson would become a Secondary member for Edward Jones. Kent and Terry are both Financial Advisers with Edward Jones.
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Prospective New Member - Lowell VineThe Board has received an application for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Lowell Vine. Lowell is the Director of IT Services for Infomax Office Systems. He is being proposed for membership by Nate Burnham. Comments regarding Lowell's proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board Member. |
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October Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in October: 1st - Eric Pasanchin 4th - Dick Marshall 4th - Kraig Vry 5th - Mary Cochran 16th - Art Moeller 20th - Kristofer Orth 24th - Sharlene Dunlap 24th - Cameron Fitzgerald 27th - Mark Densmore
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October Rotary Board Meeting
The October Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, October 12th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Dictionary Delivery October 16-20
The dictionaries have been received and will soon be ready to deliver to Ankeny 4th graders during the week of October 16-20. Local boy scouts will again be helping to put the labels in the dictionaries and on the calculators that will also be given to the 4th graders. There will be a sign up sheet available at meetings for the next few weeks or you can contact Damon Miller at DMiller@bankcsb.com to let him know when and where you would like to help distribute the dictionaries and calculators. Thank you to CJM Financial for receiving the dictionaries and storing them for us and also to Mark Densmore for agreeing to print the labels.
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DG Ruby to Visit September 26th
Rotary 6000 District Governor Mike Ruby and his wife Jo Anne will be making their official visit to both the noon and evening clubs in Ankeny on Tuesday, September 26th. The Board will be meeting with DG Ruby at 10:15 AM prior to the noon meeting at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. All members are welcome and it will count as a make up. Mike & Jo Anne were married in 1969 and lived in Atchison, Kansas for several years. Mike taught high school business classes and Jo Anne was a consumer and family science instructor at Benedictine College. While living in Atchison they both earned a master's degree in education. In 1978 they moved to Muscatine. Mike taught at Muscatine High School and Jo Anne was a Christian Education Director for a local church. In 1986 they became the Administrative Staff Couple for the Marriage Encounter Support Foundation, an international Christian ministry to strengthen marriages, where they were employed for 24 years. Mike joined the Rotary Club of Muscatine in 1979 and served as President in 2004-2005 and 2011-2012. For several years he chaired the District Membership Committee, served as an Assistant Governor for Area 9, and was active on several district committees. Mike is a member of the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians, attended several Rotary International conventions, participated in a Rotary Friendship Exchange in New Zealand and Australia and was a Rotary volunteer for RYLA. Last year he was part of a team who went to Haiti to meet with residents who are directly benefiting from a District 6000 global grant that built 9 water wells. Since retiring in 2010, Mike and JoAnne have made travel a high priority. They have visited most parts of the United States and 25 countries. They have two married children and one grand child. Mike writes a monthly newspaper column and would like to author a book. He had ridden RAGBRAI five times, plays the piano, is active in his church and for some odd reason prefers to eat popcorn with chopsticks.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Nearly 20 years ago, Ignacio Holtz was suffering from chronic kidney disease and in need of a transplant. His wife, Beatrice, made the lifesaving donation of a healthy kidney. When he joined a Rotary club a few years later, he talked with fellow members about how to help less fortunate patients in the same situation. Working with the Heart 2 Heart program, a decade long collaboration among clubs in Mexico and the United States, Hottz led efforts to provide 10 disadvantaged young people with kidney transplants. The program has since saved more than 500 lives, with the help from six global grants from The Rotary Foundation and matching funds from a local nonprofit. Holtz and members of his club work with local hospitals to screen potential donors and ricipients, negotiate rates, and offer logistical support to participating families. The inspiring stories of recovered patients motivated Holtz to keep going. Holtz is still in touch with the first patient they helped, then a 15-year old girl whose uncle donated a kidney to keep her alive. The project covered the fees for the operations and today she is the healthy mother of a young daughter. "It took me some time to discover the miracles that Rotary can achieve. By multiplying what we give, The Rotary Foundation gives us the opportunity to make a better world," says Holtz. Your continued support of the Rotary Foundation enables such things to happen, Thank you.
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2018 Rotary International Convention
The 2018 Rotary International Convention will be in Toronto, Canada June 23-27, 2018. A tentative agenda and other information, including the registration site, is available on the Rotary International web site. The registration fee is $335 per person if you register prior to December 15, 2017, $410 if you register between December 16th and March 31 and $495 thereafter. However, the Board has agreed to pay the $335 registration fee for any member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny and their spouse if they attend the convention. If you are considering attending, you should at least reserve a hotel room as soon as possible since many are already sold out.
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How is your attendance??
One of the special obligations of membership in Rotary is regular attendance at the weekly meetings; it is the basic method of fulfilling the principle of fellowship as well as a way of representing your vocation. The Rotary Club of Ankeny has regularly ranked in the top 15 among clubs in District 6000 in the percent of its members attending meetings however our attendance has dropped during the first couple months of this year. During 2015-2016 our average attendance was over 76%. This dropped to 72% last year and is 63% so far this year and we have several Active members that have fallen below the Rotary International guideline of attending at least 60% of all meetings.
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What does a Youth Exchange Student Cost the Club?
The Rotary Club of Copenhagen, Denmark, initiated the first Rotary Youth Exchange in 1927 and the Rotary Club of Nice, France followed suit soon after in 1929. Although exchanges today usually last ten months, the first exchanges took place during school vacations for only a couple weeks. The year-long Rotary Youth Exchange program was created in 1958 in Lake Placid at a Rotary Governors assembly. Here many rules and procedures were established that still exist today. The first exchange students to travel to the U.S. arrived in 1962 with seven students from Europe and Scandinavia including District 6000 hosting a girl from Sweden. This year, approximately 9,000 students will travel between 80 countries including 30-40 to and from District 6000. The host club is responsible for many of the student's expenses while they are being hosted. Gary Welch presented an estimate of these expenses to the Board at their September meeting. These expenses include: School Expenses:
Total estimated cost for hosting an exchange student - $2,782
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We are now into the third month of my term as president. It's been a productive time and the goals for the year are moving along. Here are four of my goals and the progress on each. 1.) Begin to use Facebook. Thanks to Renee, we have joined the evening club with a presence on Facebook. 2.) Plant a tree for each member. Art and his committee have been in contact with the city regarding the possibility of beginning this fall after Board approval. 3.) Use Rotary Minute at 2 meetings per month. Members have used a variety of resources to present at most meetings. 4.) Host a city-wide summit. Julie Todtz has facilitated a planning meeting with representatives of all service clubs and a date of March 22, 2018 has been set for a meeting of all service clubs. City and school representatives will also be invited. The purpose will be to share calendars, learn about each club and how we may collectively determine and assist with community needs. In addition to the above club goals, I also have a few personal goals. Have you received a note from me? I've been reaching out to members to say thank you for your active participation, inquire about being on a committee and if there is anything else I can do to help you have a meaningful Rotary experience. Have you noticed the singing? It’s a start and I promise we won’t do it every meeting! Thank you for coming to our meetings! I look forward to every week and I’m having fun – are you? |
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The Ankeny Service Center has a part-time position available. The pay will be $15-$17 per hour. Computer skills and working with people is a big part of this position. Anyone interested or wanting more information may contact Kathy Sibbel at kid1kat@aol.com or 515-249-4873.
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Evening Club Serves at AGAPE GardenOne of the goals of the Rotary Club of Ankeny's satellite, evening club is to complete a at least one service project each month. In August, they participated in the preparation of "Meals from the Heartland". On September 5th they helped harvest peppers and raspberries and pull weeds at AGAPE Garden in Ankeny. They also got to see the tractor and loader the club helped purchase earlier this year in action.  AGAPE Garden is located on the grounds of Faith Chapel Methodist Church in Ankeny and is the church's ministry to provide fresh produce for area feeding ministries. From spring planting through fall harvesting all work is completed by volunteers. Last year, 23,750 pounds of produce was raised and donated to area agencies. So far in 2017, 14,000 have been harvested. This puts AGAPE Garden over 110,000 pounds in the last 8 years.
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The Rotary Club of Ankeny's Board has approved the purchase of a 12-14 foot Christmas tree to be placed at the AMP location. Art Moeller had contacted the City of Ankeny regarding a possible tree planting project in Ankeny. The city quoted a price of $150 per tree for 1 1/2" - 2" caliper tree for 90 trees to be planted around the city. The city would locate, provide a machine to dig holes and a post. The Board will be discussing this project at the September Board meeting. The city also asked if the club would be willing to help with the cost of placing the Christmas tree at the AMP location. This will be a live tree that will be spaded in between the two pavilions. This tree will be decorated each year going forward and several Christmas activities are planned for the AMP facility. The total cost to purchase and move the tree is $1,500 which the Board has approved. The city will place a sign near the tree indicating it was donated by "The Rotary Club of Ankeny". Thank you to Art Moeller for making this contact with the city and leading this project. |
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Evening Club Prepares Meals From the Heartland The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny completed a service project on Thursday, August 31st by preparing meals for Meals from the Heartland. During the evening the group prepared and boxed approximately 500 meals. Each meal contains rice, soy protein, minerals and dried vegetables. These meals will be distributed globally, most commonly to orphanages and schools. Oftentimes, children in developing area will only eat one meal a day and when these meals are distributed at school it ensures they get nutrition and an education. A total of 4,525,200 were packaged by volunteers during the week which put Meals from the Heartland over 100 million meals packaged since they held their first "Hunger Fight" in 2008.  |
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Dave Mercer Named Paul Harris Fellow Plus One
Steve SchraderBachar presented Dave Mercer with a Paul Harris pin with one sapphire stone representing that he has become a Paul Harris Fellow plus one. An individual becomes a Paul Harris Fellow when his contributions to the Rotary Foundation total $1,000 or more. With each additional contribution of $1,000 the individual is recognized as a plus one, two, etc. depending on the level reached. Congratulations Dave!
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September Rotarian BirthdaysThe following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in September: 7th - Teri Crist 7th - Tom Friedman 7th - Mark Martin 9th - Jacquelyn Duke 13th - Adam Boeding 16th - Todd Wehr  20th - Kevin Brooks 20th - Lewis Todd 22nd - Tom Rice 25th - Jim Hudson 29th - Tim Hawkins 29th - Anne Porter Happy Birthday Rotarians!!
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September Rotary Board Meeting
The September Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, September 14th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Exchange Students Arrive in AnkenyThe Rotary Club of Ankeny will be hosting three exchange students in 2017-2018. All three arrived on August 14th. They are:  Claudio Sanchez Zertiche from Mexico City, Mexico. He will be staying with Andrew and Dawn Martin. Claudio will be attending Ankeny High School.  Andrea Ivana Rodriguez Negrete also from Mexico City, Mexico. She will be staying with Jason and Patrisia Rottinghaus.  Marie Hanoire is from France and will be staying with Jacquelyn and Jason Duke. |
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Banners Exchanged with Marie
Marie Hanoire, our exchange student from France, attended her first Rotary meeting in Ankeny on August 15th. During the meeting, she exchanged a banner from her home club with President Sally Schroeder. Marie's host for the first semester is Jacquelyn and Jason Duke.
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RYLA Students Present to Club.JPG) Eight students that attended District 6000's 2017 RYLA camp reported their experiences to the club during the noon meeting on August 22nd. All indicated it was a life changing experience and they would like to go back again next year as councilors. |
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Barry Rassin Selected to be 2018-2019 RI President
Barry Rassin, of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, is the selectin of the Nominating Committee or President of Rotary International for 2018-2019, and will be declared President-Elect on September 1, 2017 if no challenging candidates have been suggested. Rassin's nomination follows Sam Owori's death in July, just two weeks into his term as Rotary International President-Elect. Barry recently retired after 37 years as president of Doctors Hospital Health System, where he continues to serve as an adviser.
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Northwest Rotary's 5th annual golf tournament will be held Friday, September 15th at the Urbandale Golf & Country Club. The entry fee is $100 per player and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and a free gift. The lunch will be served at 11:30 with a shotgun start for golf at 12:15. Raffles and awards will follow the golf. You can register a foursome, as a single , twosome or threesome by emailing Mitch@urbandalegolf.com or calling 515-276-2983 or Ed Arnold at 515-979-6215.
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Mark Daniel Maloney Selected to be 2019-2020 RI President
The Rotary International Nominating Committee has selected Mark Daniel Maloney, of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama to be the President of Rotary International for 2019-2020. He will be declared the President-Nominee on October 1, 2017 if no challenging candidates have been suggested. Mark, a Rotarian since 1980, is a principal in the law firm of Blackburn, Maloney, and Schuppert LLC, with a focus on taxation, estate planning, and agricultural law.
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Board Approves Donations
During the August meeting, the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Ankeny approved the following donation requests: Blessman International - The request is to participate in a "Rotary Global Matching Grant" in a project named "Teach a Man to Fish". The projected total cost of this project, over a 5 year period, is over $134,000. The project will include a needs assessment and teach local schools, children, and adults to farm so they may feed themselves. Other clubs in the District, including Waukee, will be participating. The funds will finance the needs assessment and provide meals for the trainees, purchase tools, hire teachers, and purchase seedlings. Blessman International will be providing oversight and Dr. Blessman will personally be matching our donation. The club agreed to contribute $4,000 this year and $2,000 in 2018, $2,000 in 2019, $2,000 in 2020 for a total of $10,000.
The Dictionary Project - The Board agreed to again distribute dictionaries to the Ankeny 4th graders. It is estimated this will require 1,000 dictionaries at a cost of $2,500. Warm Coats & Snow Pants - The Board allocated $3,000 to be split between the purchase of coats through the District's "Warm Coat" project and snow pants through Project Fresh start. This will be the fourth year the club has participated in the Warm Coat project. Meals from the Heartland - The evening satellite club will be packaging meals on August 24th for Meals from the Heartland. A donation of $100 was approved to help cover the cost of the meal for the volunteers and the overseas transportation of the packages M.O.S.T. - The Board agreed to contribute $425 to "Iowa Miles of Smiles Team" to assist them in their continued efforts to provide needed surgeries to individuals with cleft lip and cleft palate deformities.
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Past - Present - Future of AnkenyAMOS is a nonpartisan advocacy group composed of 33 churches and nonprofits in Ankeny and the surrounding area. They have completed a needs and services assessment to look at the past, present and future of the Ankeny community including research on demographics, economic security, mental health, substance abuse, housing, public safety, public schools, transportation and senior population. The report will be presented on Thursday, August 31st from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Church, 510 East 1st Street, Ankeny. The entire Ankeny community is welcome to attend this important discussion.
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Thank You From Jim Ramsey
The following thank you was received from Jim Ramsey: "Thank you for the contribution to my father's memorial fund. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated. I am grateful to be a member of the Ankeny Rotary. Respectfully, James H. Ramsey"
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Thank You From The Bridges
As a thank you to The Bridges for hosting the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny, the club gave them a check for $250. The following thank you was received from The Bridges: "Dear Sally & The Rotary Club of Ankeny - Thank you for your generous donation! We plan to put the money to good use in our newly implemented Dementia Program in our Assisted Living Memory Care. Your thoughtful contribution will help to enhance the quality of life for those suffering from Alzheimers and dementia. Kind regards- Beth & Mark"
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Rotary Foundation Minute
A 40-second commercial!!!- Rotary's tomorrow depends on what we do today. Promote a better world beyond your lifetime by including The Rotary Foundation's Endowment in your estate plan. The principal of a gift to the Endowment fund is never spent, so a portion of the earnings will always be available for Foundation programs. You are invited to join those who have already committed to improve and enrich the lives of people around the globe through a gift to the Endowment Fund! The Rotary Foundation is known for its commitment to effective programs that make a real difference in people's lives. A gift from your estate to the Endowment Fund can provide ongoing financial support for one or more Rotary service areas, as if you were continuing to make annual contributions in perpetuity.
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Steve Wieneke Named Rotarian of the Month
President Sally Schroeder attended the Evening Rotary club meeting on August 8th and presented Steve Wieneke with a certificate naming him a the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Rotarian of the month for August. This was in recognition for everything he did in purchasing the meat and supplies, preparing the salmon, and manning the grill. Congratulations Steve!!
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Ankeny Rotarians Donate 25 Bikes
The Rotary Club of Ankeny made a donation to purchase 5 bikes and several individual members donated funds to purchase an additional 7 bikes, one tool kit, and one wheel set. The total amount donated by the club and its members was $1,839. With the 1:1 match from World Bicycle Relief 25 bikes will be purchased. The following thank you was received from District Governor Mike Ruby: "WOW!! A million thanks for the very generous support the Rotary Club of Ankeny has given to our district project, World Bicycle Relief. Many members of the club have donated individually to the project and the club has stepped up to the plate with an additional gift of $735. That donation buys 5 more bikes, and with the July match, the club’s donation purchases 10 bikes, changing the economic family tree for about 50 people (10 families). That is huge.
The RC of Ankeny clearly is showing a Service Above Self spirit of giving and you are helping to live out this year’s theme of Rotary: Making a Difference. You are a very special Rotary club and we are proud to have you as members of our District 6000 Rotary Family. Even though the bike project continues for another 11 months, you have stepped up to the plate in a big way in July. Way to go!"
Sincerely, Mike Ruby, District Governor
In total, Rotarians and Clubs in District 6000, donated $58,729 which will purchase approximately 800 bikes with the match which will have a significant economic impact on approximately 800 families and 4,000 people. Thank you to everyone that helped make this project a such a great success. |
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Rotary Picnic Well Attended
Approximately 53 members and guests attended the fourth annual fall picnic on August 1st at Sunrise Park in Ankeny. Guests included members of the Ankeny Optimists and Kiwanis Clubs and the host families for our club's three exchange students for the 2017-2018 school year. Thank you to the members of the picnic committee and a special thank you to Ryan Bach for setting up, Tim Cox for the music and sound system, Jacquelyn Duke for arranging for the purchase of the salmon, Kristofer Orth for assisting with the grilling, and to Steve Wieneke for purchasing the meat and supplies and being in charge of the grill.
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Thank You from Pat Timmons
The following message has been received on July 27th from Pat Timmons: "To My Rotary Family, Thank you so much for the beautiful plant. Words cannot express how important your support, caring and friendship has been through this journey of mine. We have many "families" but Rotary has always had and will always have a special place in my heart. On an update, surgery went very well and I was home the next day but the best news was that the lymph nodes came back cancer free. Can't ask for anything better than that. Saw the Doctor yesterday and the nurse said go home and do nothing for the next 7 days. Guess, I've overdone it a bit, surprise, surprise. So it's eating and napping for me and walks only from the couch to the kitchen.
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World Bicycle Relief
During the meetings on July 25th, a short video was played regarding District 6000's global project to support World Bicycle Relief and President Sally explained that World Bike Relief will match 1:1 all donations (up to a maximum of $250,000) for all donations received in July, 2017. Bikes are $147, including shipping. Thank you to the Ankeny Rotarians that have already purchased a bike. If anyone else would like to make a donation, you can still do it, but it must be done by the end of the day on Monday, July 31st to receive the match. If you do not wish to purchase a bike for $147, you can donate $25 for a wheel set, $50 for a tool kit, or any amount you wish including more than one bike. Since time is of the essence, the best way to donate is to go on line to the following web site. http://rotary.worldbicyclerelief.org/rotary-district-6000 Simply click on "Donate" and choose a contribution level, hit "Continue" and fill in the blanks. You will be asked to provide your name, address, and provide a credit card. Contributions made by individuals are tax deductible and you will receive a receipt. The second method to contribute, if you prefer, is to just send and email to Nate Burnham by Monday, July 31st, at nfburnham@gmail.com and confirm that you would like to purchase a bike or make a donation in another amount and he will make the contribution for you using the Rotary credit card. You will then need to give the club a check for the donation amount. |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Global Grants have often taken place in developing countries outside the United States. It is very interesting however to note that many global grants have materialized within our own country. The Rotary Club of Seattle was awarded a grant that will conduct peacemaking circle training for immigrants and refugees in the Seattle, Washington area. Their international partner was the Rotary Club of Tokyo Atago. The West Oklahoma City Rotary Club with the help of the Rotary Club of Cluj Napoca, Romania was able to provide high quality equipment to perform eye exams necessary to identify diseases of the eye in uninsured or medically underserved patients in their community. The Rotary Club of Chicago Little Village was awarded a grant that will develop an integrated approach to support Chicago youth and provide them with tools and strategies to achieve inner and outward peace and to successfully address conflict situations in two Chicago schools. This grant was accomplished through its international partner The Rotary Club of Goioere in Brazil. These are examples of the many accomplishments that can be found in our country as well as the world as a result of the global grants process. Your continued financial support enables this to happen. Thank you. |
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Board Approves Donation to New Horizons
During the meeting on July 13th, the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Board approved a donation in the amount of $1,000 for the New Horizon Adult Day Center. This donation will be a sponsorship for the New Horizon's annual golf outing to be held on August 19th. The funds raised at this event will help to pay for software required to do mandated documentation. New Horizons Adult Day Center serves the Ankeny and surrounding communities and their mission is to enhance the quality of life for adults who are physically and/or cognitively challenged by providing compassionate day services. They are dedicated to helping adults of all ages maintain their level of independence, remain in their own homes and be active members of their communities.
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August Rotary Board Meeting
The August Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, August10th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Golf Ball Drop Winner Receives Check
Tom Friedman presented the check for $1,000 to Scott Murray for winning the golf ball drop during Summerfest on July 9th. Scott's ball, #401 was the only one in the hole. The other winners were 2nd Place - Tim Cox, $375, 3rd - Connor Gocke, $250, and 4th - Brad Harrison, $125.
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Take Me Out to The Ballgame!!
President Schroeder, an obvious Cubs fan, led the club in a resounding version of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the noon meeting on July 25th.
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August Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in August: 6th - Renee Murphy 12th - Dale Port 16th - Mark Land 16th - Pat Timmons 18th - Gary Welch 23rd - Liz Chesney 28th - Ben Digmann
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Rotary Family Picnic August 1st
The fourth annual Rotary Club of Ankeny family picnic will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the shelter in Sunrise Park, 506 SE Peterson in Ankeny. A social time will begin at 5:30 PM. The main course, including some salmon will be provided by the club and everyone should bring their own beverage of choice and a side dish to share. Both the noon and evening Rotary meetings are canceled for that day and all members are encouraged to attend the picnic and bring all family members, guests, and prospective new members. |
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Carmen Davis Named Rotarian of The Month
At the meeting on July 11th, President Sally Schroeder named Carmen Davis the "Rotarian of the Month" for July. Not only did Carmen lead the club as president for the 2016-2017 year but she also chaired the Summerfest parade committee. This included coordinating 30 volunteers and the early morning set up for the parade. Congratulations Carmen!
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Chamber Presents Check to Rotary
The Rotary Club of Ankeny received a $500 donation for volunteering again this year at Ankeny Chamber's Summerfest Grand Parade. This marks the 23rd year the Rotary Club of Ankeny has been a key partner in bringing the parade to the city. Each year, approximately 30 Rotarians arrive at 5:45 AM on parade day to check in, organize, and release floats on to the two-mile parade route. Each year, more than 18,000 residents and their guests gather to watch the parade.
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Meeting at Albaugh's July 18thThe noon Rotary meeting on July 18th, will be at Albaugh LLC's headquarters at 1525 NE 36th Street, Ankeny. Also, remember NE 36th Street is closed from Ankeny Blvd. To get to Albaugh's use NE Delaware or I-35 to the 36th Street exit. Our meeting will be in the lower level of their main building.
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2018 Rotary Convention To Be In Toronto
Now that the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta is history, it is time to start making plans to attend the 2018 Rotary Convention. It will be in Toronto, Canada, June 23-27, 2018. Early registration is now available on line at the RI web site. Register prior to December 15, 2018 to get the early registration discount. You may also want to put the 2019 RI Convention on your calendar which will be Hamburg, Germany, June 1-5, 2019. Or maybe you would prefer the 2020 convention which will be in Honolulu June 6-10, 2020.
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Paul Harris Fellows Recognized
The Paul Harris Fellowship is named for Paul Harris, who founded Rotary with three business associates in Chicago in 1905. The fellowship was established in his honor in 1957 to express appreciation for a contribution of $1,000 to the Humanitarian and educational programs of The Rotary Foundation. The following Ankeny Rotarians were recognized for their support of the Foundation at the July 12, 2017 meeting: Rich Job - New Paul Harris Fellow Shar Dunlap - Paul Harris Fellow Plus 2 Steve SchraderBachar - Paul Harris Fellow Plus 6 Nate Burnham - Paul Harris Fellow Plus 7 Congratulations to Rich, Shar, Steve and Nate and thank you for supporting the Rotary Foundation!!
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Past President Carmen Davis Received Golden Gavel
Carmen Davis completed her term as President of the Rotary Club of Ankeny when she passed the gavel and President's pin to new President Sally Schroeder. Sally then presented Carmen with a past presidents pin and a plaque containing a golden gavel and thanked her for her outstanding leadership to the club. The plaque read, "Presented to Carmen Davis for your dedication and leadership while serving as President 2016-2017".
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Thank You Bridges!!
Thank you to The Bridges At Ankeny for hosting the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny at their new facility in Ankeny. Not only did they provide a room for us to meet but they also provide lunch, the program and a tour of their beautiful new facility.
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And The Winners Are...
The Summerfest golf ball drop was held on Sunday evening, July 9th. The balls were dropped from the Ankeny Fire Departments ladder truck from about 60 feet up towards a hole in the grass below. One ball went in the hole with three others close by. The winners were: 1st Place - $1,000 - Scott Murray 2nd Place - $375 - Tim Cox 3rd Place - $250 - Connor Gocke 4th Place - $125 - Brad Harrison A total of 572 balls were sold. Thank you to Monsanto for donating the prize money, Leaning Tower of Pizza for putting the "free mini pizza" on the tickets and to all Rotarians that sold tickets. Also, a big thank you to Tom Friedman for coordinating the golf ball drop again this year. Your efforts will result in $3,334 being donated to the Ankeny Service Center and $2,222 for the Rotary Club of Ankeny to donate to other Ankeny organizations or service projects. |
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Rotarians Set Up Summerfest ParadeThe Rotary Club of Ankeny has been in charge of checking entries and lining up the participants for the Summerfest Parade each year since at least 1994. The earliest record of the club participation was found in the minutes of the June 9, 1994 Board meeting when "Several people volunteered to assist Shar Dunlap the day of the parade. She could still use more volunteers." This year 25 Ankeny Rotarians arrived at the Northview Middle School parking lot at 5:45 AM and went to work.  .JPG)              |
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Golf Outing Winners
Forty-one golfers participated in the golf outing held prior to the Rotary Club of Ankeny's annual meeting on June 29th. Tim Cox presented several awards for some outstanding shots and for some not so outstanding. The winners of the awards were: Men's Longest Drive on #1 - Terry Peter Women's Longest Drive on #1- Lauri Stilwill Men's Longest Drive (Left handed) on #2 - Terry Peter (It helped that he is left handed.) Women's Longest Drive (Left handed) on #2 - Jacquelyn Duke Longest Putt make on #3 - Jacquelyn Duke Farthest From hole #6 - Trent Murphy Men's Shortest Drive on #7 - Trent Murphy Women's Shortest Drive on #7 - Jacquelyn Duke Closest to the Rotary sign on #8 - Trent Murphy Water Hole #9 - Anne Porter & Tammy Botos Lowest Team Score - Carmen Davis, Lane Davis, Jim Gocke, Jacquelyn Duke Most Fun Team: Kathy Sibbel, Troy Boelman, Teri Goins, Anne Porter Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to Tim Cox for coordinating the golf outing. Also thank you to our prize sponsors, Tim's BP/Amoco Service, Great Western Bank, Dave's Jewerly, Lamberti, Gocke, & Luetje, Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, Ankeny Golf & Country Club and Ankeny Park and Recreation Department.
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Colleen Welch Receives District Spouse Award.JPG) Each year District 6000 recognizes the spouse of a Rotarian to be recognized for the contributions they have made to Rotary. Colleen Welch was presented this award by District Governor Chris Knapp at the 2017 District Conference in May. He presented it to her again at the club's annual meeting so the entire club could recognize her for this outstanding award. |
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Certificate of Appreciation for PolioPlusThe Rotary Foundation recognizes clubs that make a significant contribution, $1,500 or more, in the support of the Foundation's "End Polio Now; Make History Today Campaign". This award comes out after year so was for the 2015-2016 year and presented to Past President Daman Miller when the club contributed $5,000 towards PolioPlus. The club has also contributed $4,900 in the 2016-2017 year. .JPG) .jpg) |
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District Membership Award for Large ClubsThe Rotary Club of Ankeny grew from 82 to 92 members during the 2016-2017 year. This moved the club into the "Large Club" category , clubs with over 80 Active members. The club's growth of over 12% was the most of any other large club in District 6000. .JPG) .jpg) |
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District Governor's CitationEach year the District Governor establishes several goals for clubs that must be satisfied for them to qualify for a District Governors Citation. The Rotary Club of Ankeny was one of 11 clubs in District 6000 that qualified for this award during the 2016-2017 year.  .JPG) |
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100% Member Participation in Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundations presents a banner to any club that has 100% of its members making a donation to the Rotary foundation and also having an average donation of at least $100 per member. Ankeny Rotarians contributed $12,266.50 to the Annual Fund and $4,900 to Polio Plus for a total of $17,166.50 to the Foundation. Every Active member made a contribution and the average for the club was $202 per Active member.
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Terry Peter Named Ankeny Rotarian of the YearAt the annual meeting, Kathy Sibbel, the "2016 Ankeny Rotarian of the Year" had the honor of introducing Terry Peter as the "2017 Ankeny Rotarian of the Year". Terry has been a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny for 19 years and has had perfect attendance for the past 6 years. He is a Paul Harris Fellow + 1and has been active in numerous other local organizations. His most recent noteworthy accomplishment has been acting as the chairman of the Ankeny Market Pavilion fundraising committee. The idea for AMP originated in 2011 with a goal of raising $1.5 million. Now, 6 years later, over $2.2 million has been raised, the construction of both pavilions is complete and the restrooms should be completed this fall and the Saturday morning farmers market is thriving. Congratulations Terry!!  .JPG) |
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Ryan Bach Named New Member of he Year.Abbi Rickelman, the "2016 New Member of the Year" for the Rotary Club of Ankeny introduced Ryan Bach as the "2017 New Member of the Year". Ryan joined Rotary Club of Ft. Dodge in December, 2015 then transferred his membership to Ankeny in July 2016. He has had perfect attendance during his first year in Ankeny, and has participated in several service projects and socials including Rotary Ring Day, Mardi Gras, Christmas social, and Dollars for Scholars. He was the first volunteer to assist with taking attendance and was named Rotarian of the month for September 2016. President Carmen Davis also surprised Ryan by announcing the club had contributed to the Rotary Foundation in his name to make him a Paul Harris Fellow. .JPG)  |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
For the second week in a row there have been no reported cases of polio anywhere in the world, according to figures released by the World Health Organization! The positive news gives strength to the hard work our Rotarians have carried out to make this a reality in polio stricken countries. Areas that have reported no new cases of polio include Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Syria and Iraq. But the battle is not over. According to official guidelines, an outbreak is considered to be stopped only following a period of 12 months without the detection of any new polioviruses detected from any source. This is assuming that disease surveillance meets certification standards. Once experts are confident that there are no immunity or surveillance gaps that could allow the virus to hide, the World Health Organization removes the country from its list of re-infected or endemic countries. Only when no case of polio has been detected anywhere in the world for more than three years will the Global Certification Commission for the Eradication of Poliomyelits meet to make a decision on whether the virus is truly gone from the world. The battle is not over and your generosity and commitment to end polio is needed more than ever. Immunization must still continue, testing of water systems are imperative and necessary. And so is your continued support. Thank you. |
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No Meeting July 4th!The Rotary Club of Ankeny will not be meeting on Tuesday, July 4th. Have a great holiday!! Also, remember the meeting on July 11th will be at The Bridges, 3510 Northwest Abilene Rd., Ankeny.
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Sally Schroeder Assumes Presidency for 2017-2018
At the conclusion of the annual meeting on June 29th, Carmen Davis passed the gavel and president's pin to Sally Schroeder. Sally then assumed the leadership of the Rotary Club of Ankeny for the 2017-2018 year.
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DG Knapp Presents Awards to Rotary Club of Ankeny
District Governor Chris Knapp and his wife Vernette attended the Rotary Club of Ankeny's annual meeting on June 29th to present some awards the club earned during the past year. These awards included:
Congratulations Ankeny Rotarians!!
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29 Recognized for Perfect Attendance
Thirty-one members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny were recognized during the annual meeting for achieving perfect attendance during the 2015-2016 year. They were:
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Summerfest Parade Set Up.JPG)
The Summerfest parade is one of the greatest annual events Ankeny has to offer for its citizens and those from surrounding communities and Rotarians have assisted with the set up for the parade for the past several years. We will meet in the parking lot of Northview Middle School, the old high school at 6:00 AM (a few volunteers are needed at 5:45 AM) on the morning of the parade, Saturday July 8th. Coffee and donuts will be provided. A few more volunteers are needed. If you have not signed up yet and are available, please contact Carmen Davis, cdavis@bank-northwest.com or Stacey Koeppen, skoeppen@mchsi.com.
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July Rotary Board Meeting
The July Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, July 13th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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July Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in July: 2nd - Pat Stilwill 3rd - Brad Botos 5th - Doug Johnson 9th - Jim Ramsey 19th - Jason Gassmann 20th - Angi Bright 22nd - Gerry Bair 23rd - Todd Eipperle
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Evening Club Collects 261 Pounds of Food!
During their regular meeting time on Tuesday evening, June 20th, the evening club, with some help, collected 261pounds of food, 11 pounds of paper products, and $11 cash for the Holy Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry, all in about 90 minutes!! |
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Golf Ball Drop Tickets For Sale
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will again be the primary sponsor for the golf ball drop at Ankeny Summerfest. At sunset on Sunday night, July 9th, just outside the Leisure Garden, watch hundreds of golf balls drop from over six stories high in an attempt to become the big winner. First ball in or closest to the hole wins $1,000! Second ball in or closest wins $375, third ball in or closest wins $250 and the fourth ball in or closest wins $125. Tickets are $10 each. Sixty percent of the net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Ankeny Service Center. The Monsanto Company has agreed to donate the prize money! Plus every ticket has a coupon for a free mini pizza from Leaning Tower of Pizza! - A savings of $9.00 for a $10.00 ticket!! Our goal is to sell 1,000 tickets. Contact Tom Friedman, 515-238-4005 if you need tickets. All proceeds from ticket sales should be turned into Tom at First National Bank, 1205 N. Ankeny Blvd. |
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Justin Carlton Named Rotarian of the Month
During the meeting on June 6th, President Carmen Davis named Justin Carlton the Rotarian of the month for June. This was primarily in recognition of his work in coordinating the Ankeny Clean Up Days service project. Congratulations Justin!
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RI Board Modifies Position on Guns & WeaponsIn January, the RI Board passed a resolution that would prohibit all Rotary clubs, districts and any other Rotary entity from transferring ownership of weapons or to participate in any activity where weapons are sold, given away or raffled. At its May meeting, the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Board authorized President Carmen Davis to execute a petition asking the Rotary International Board of Directors to modify their position on the Rotary Policy on Guns, Weapons, and Armament. A response has been received from John P. Hewko, General Secretary of Rotary International in which he states the RI Board had reviewed the policy again and at its June meeting, decided to modify Rotary's policy on club and district activities related to guns and weapons to include the following:
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Rotary International Convention in Atlanta
Sally Schroeder, Gary Welch and Steve Wieneke attended the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta on June 10-14. Sally submitted th efollowing report: "My first experience at a Rotary convention was one of exceeding expectations and a renewed energy of what can be accomplished locally and globally. Gary Welch and Steve Wieneke were also present and we happened to see each other among the estimated 40,000 attendees. The opening ceremony with over 130 countries was impressive. During the first general session. $1.4 million was donated for polio eradication. Bill Gates donated $450 million, France kicked in $61 million etc.! The grand total raised was $1.2 billion! As of last week, there were only 5 reported cases of polio in the world since January 1, 2017. Ashton Kutcher spoke of human trafficking. My favorite was a former UN ambassador, former mayor of Atlanta, congressman and civil rights leader, Andrew Young. At age 85, his message was humorous and full of hope for the world. He didn't really know the 4-way test but he sure knew about what Rotary had accomplished by using our 4 guiding principles. The concurrent sessions were informative and I know we can use some of the tips. I thank our club for the opportunity to meet so many Rotarians and I look forward to next year in Toronto."
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No Regular meetings on June 27th and July 4th
Since the annual meeting and golf outing will be on Thursday June 29th, the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 27th for both the noon and evening clubs is cancelled and the meetings, noon and evening, on Tuesday, July 4th is also cancelled for the holiday. Also, remember the meeting, on July 11th will be at The Bridges, 3510 Northwest Abilene Rd., Ankeny.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
,The daughter of a Macedonian foreign service officer, Anja Nikolova, grew up in London, New York and Venice. Her globe-trotting childhood gave her a gift for languages, she is fluent in five, but also a passion for international environmental issues. With the aid of global grants, funded by Rotary districts in Texas, Oklahoma and Connecticut, Nikolova is presently working towards her master's degree in environmental management at Yale University. She is interested in tying together the environment and economics on a large scale in order to understand the feasibility of certain environmental projects. She states, "In the end, if whatever you pursue doesn't make sense, it's probably not going to work. That has been acknowledged and seen as an opportunity rather than a threat." When in Ghana, she worked on a community agricultural and forestry project where villagers were empowered to farm the products that were in a National park and sell them. They did not have the technical support to sell the projects at a scale that was profitable , so Nikolova connected this project with Rotarians and together they managed to raise more than $100,000 to move forward. Your dollars to The Rotary Foundation to support scholars, such as Nikolova, enables this to happen. Thank you.
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Register for Annual Meeting & Golf Outing
The 2017 Annual Meeting & Golf Outing for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be on Thursday, June 29th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. Registration is available on line on our web site. Register for the event and see Carmen Davis pass the leadership of the club to Sally Schroeder as well as the announcement of the Ankeny "2017 Rotarian of the Year", "New Member of the Year", and "Perfect Attendance" awards, for the 2016-2017 year.
Each member is receiving this email asking them to "Register on Line" for this event. The golf is designed to be a fun-oriented event with no skill required. Here are the details: All charges for golf, dinner and sponsorships, if any, will be included in your July quarterly Rotary invoice. When registering, please indicate the name of your guest(s), if any, and if you and/or your guest will golf. Also, indicate if you are willing to sponsor a hole or provide some prizes. The meetings for both the noon and evening clubs on Tuesday, June 27th, will be canceled. |
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New Logo For Rotary Club of Ankeny
At their meeting on June 8th, the Board adopted a new logo to be used by the Rotary Club of Ankeny. It was designed by using a template available on the Rotary International website. The new logo has "Rotary Club of Ankeny" on the left side the Rotary wheel in the middle and "Service Above Self" on the right side. The logo is available on the club's web site or contact the Club's secretary for a copy.
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Board Approves Donation Request to Boy Scouts
During their meeting on June 8th, the Board for the Rotary Club of Ankeny approved a donation requests for the Mid Iowa Council of Boy Scouts of America. The request was approved in the amount of $1,250 to support their 2017 Friends of Scouting campaign. The funds from this campaign will be used to help support new programs, recruiting materials, the purchase of equipment, staffing summer camp, and providing scholarships for camp. This is the 6th consecutive year the Rotary Club of Ankeny has contributed too the Scouts campaign. |
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The Des Moines Rotary Multi-Club Committee is sponsoring a Forum on water quality and sustainability at the Hilton Garden Inn, West Des Moines (Just east of Jordan Creek Mall) on Friday, June 9th. The speakers include Matt Helmers the Dean's Professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, Roger Sylstra a farmer from Jasper County, Richard Leopold, Director of Polk County Conservation, and David Courard-Harari, Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at Drake University. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 7:00 AM followed by a program at 7:30-9:00. The cost of $20 per person will be paid by the club. All net proceeds from this event will benefit an International Service Water Project in Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Region as part of a Rotary global program. Please contact Rich Job at rich.w.job@icloud.com if you plan to attend.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
The Rotary Club of Madras Coromandel has been rebuilding toilets in government schools now for three years. The projects have been to replace dilapidated facilities or create new ones where none existed. The projects support mainly girls after sixth grade because they do not want to relieve themselves in the open. Also included are sanitary napkin dispensers and incinerators. Interact clubs are being started in all these schools to make sure the administration maintains the newly created facilities. Last year, partnering with ten Rotary clubs in their district, fourteen schools in Chennei, South India, were given new or rebuilt schools, a project that cost $170,000 in US Dollars. In addition, this year, partnering with ten more Rotary clubs from their district, schools are getting new or rebuilt toilets for $120,000 and partnering with eight other Rotary clubs for the purchase of new or refurbished toilets in thirty-two schools. Partnerships, a dedication to improve the lives of young people and contributions to The Rotary Foundation allow this to happen. Financial support is a necessity; your generosity is a must - the world is smaller and its people are our neighbors. Please give to The Rotary Foundation if you haven't already. Thank you. |
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Welcome New Corporate Member Lincoln Savings Bank
Lincoln Savings Bank was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny as a new corporate member on May 30th by President Carmen Davis. Doug Parker has been a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny since May 2015 and will now be the Primary Designee for Lincoln Savings Bank. Derek Baker, Branch Manager, Jameson Hudson, Assistant Branch Manager, and Cameron Fitzgerald, Trust Management Officer will be the Secondary Designees. Congratulations and welcome Derek, Jameson and Cameron!!
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Clean Up Days Donations Set Record
Seventeen Ankeny Rotarians assisted City of Ankeny employees in unloading cars and pickups during Ankeny Clean Up Days May 20th and 21st. Donations collected was the most ever and totaled $2,118.22. This compares to $1,932, $1,953 and $1,880 collected the past three years. There were also a record number of vehicles, 1,219 that were unloaded during the two days. That is an average of 101/hour despite the cool rainy weather. Thank you to all the Rotarian that helped and to Justin Carlton for his leadership on this project.
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Corliss Klaassen, Chairman of the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund for District 6000, attended the May 23rd meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny to recognize Sally Schroeder as a new member of the Paul Harris Society. Members of the Paul Harris Society have committed to donate $1,000 per year to the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations and thank you Sally!!
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June Rotary Board meeting
The June Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, June 8th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Thank You From Dollars For Scholars Winner
The Rotary Club of Ankeny presented scholarships to two seniors at Ankeny High School and two seniors at Centennial High School at their recent Senior Spotlight night. Each of these scholarships was in the amount of $500. The following letters were received from the recipients: My name in Hannah Shrader and I am the humbled recipient of the Rotary Club of Ankeny Scholarship. I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity in helping me pay for my education! My family and I are so appreciative of your kindness. I look for ward to meeting some of your members at Centennial's Senior Spotlight Night ceremony! Someday, I would like to be a part of a Rotary club - their service worldwide is inspiring and I an honored to be awarded a scholarship from the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Thank you again and I am excited to meet you and thank you in person! Have a great day! Sincerely Hannah Shrader P.S. - I plan on going to med school in the future and I have been admitted into the Honors Program at the University of Iowa which will help to prepare me for med school. This scholarship will aid in reducing my student loans as I work towards med schools. I was happy to learn that I was a recipient of the Rotary Club of Ankeny Scholarship. I am writing to thank you for your generous financial support towards my higher education. I will be majoring in Health Sciences while completing my pre-med requirements at Drake University in the fall. After graduation, I hope to attend medical school and become a Neonatologist. By awarding me this scholarship, I am better able to concentrate on what will get me to that goal, my education. It is my hope that I will one day be able to pay forward your generosity to someone else. Thank you again. Sincerely, Meredith Cornwell Dear Rotary Club of Ankeny, Thank you a lot for the scholarship! I plan to use the money for furthering my education at Iowa State University. At ISU, I plan to double major in computer engineering and music. It is very thoughtful and generous of you to provide this scholarship for graduating high school seniors. Thank you again for the scholarship. Sincerely, Chris Lopez My life long dream of attending medical school is moving forward thanks to generous educational scholarships like yours. Since being named one of the recipients of the Rotary Club Scholarship, my dream is becoming a reality at the University of Iowa. The $500 award gives me an opportunity to earn skills what will serve the medical community following graduation. Thank you personally for your generosity. Without scholarship patrons willing to support medical education, students such as myself would be unable to pursue advanced health care degrees. I personally understand that I have at least eight years ahead of me regarding my endeavours. Once again, thank you for your vote of confidence and the scholarship. I am committed to my education and to the healthcare field, and one step closer to becoming a doctor, thanks to your continued generosity and the Rotary Club Scholarship. Sincerely, Makenna Dunlavey |
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We Are Almost There!
Only five cases of polio have been reported in the world this year!! And last week not one single case has appeared on record!! But many are still working to eradicate the disease. In Pakistan a polio surveillance network provides a silent force behind the eradication efforts. In a small health facility in Pakistan's Punjab province, Dr. Ujala Nayyar, a World Health Organization's Surveillance Officer, reviews all doctors' appointments in recent months. She checks every record to look for symptoms that could be signs of polio, like a sudden floppiness in arms, legs or any part of the body that would indicate acute flaccid paralysis. She makes sure the doctors and the hospital staff working at the clinic know what symptoms of polio are and what they need to do if a child with polio appears. Dr. Nayyar is part of a network of 47 Polio Eradication Officers in 36 districts of Punjab who work with just one aim - to eradicate polio. More than 47,000 health, religious leaders, traditional healers and over 10,000 doctors in Punjab help her team to identify paralyzed children. Surveillance is one of the key activities of the polio eradication effort in Pakistan. Many innovative approaches are being introduced to help detect where the virus is circulating, surveillance reviews, and regular orientation sessions for medical officers and consultants on how to report cases. Your commitment and generosity to the Rotary's goal of eliminating this horrific disease is appreciated. We still need help, so please consider a generous donation to The Rotary Foundation for this purpose. We are almost there!! |
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June Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in June: 6th - Ben Norman 14th - Sue Gibbons 17th - David Mercer 20th - Steve Van Oort 21st - Mike Lydon 26th - Carmen Davis |
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Evening Club Adopts City Flower Plot Again
For the fourth consecutive year, the Evening Rotary Club has adopted a flower bed from the City of Ankeny. This year's plot is located directly south east of the City Hall building facing 1st street. The club has planted the flowers and will also be responsible for weeding and watering through the summer and clean up in the fall.
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Root Beer Float Sales Set Record - Again!!
The Rotary Club of Ankeny sold root beer floats at both the North HyVee and the South, Prairie Trail, HyVee on Saturday May 13th to aid Special Olympics. In total they used 50 - 2 liter bottles of A&W Root Beer and 15.5 gallons of ice cream. Sales and donations that will go to Special Olympics totaled $1,220.19 compared to $1,057 last year and 723.50 in 2015. The North team took in $688.32, the most ever at one store, compared to $531.87 for the South team which was second only to the South team's total last year and this year's North total. Thank you to Rotarians Ben Digmann, Carmen Davis, Mary Cochran, Amy Miller, Kristofer Orth, Tim Hawkins, Nate Burnham and Tom Friedman for working the booth. Also, thank you to Ben Digmann's and Kristofer Orth's kids, Silver Chord Student, Sam Eichhorn, Special Education teacher, Heather Lynam and all the Special Olympians that assisted at the booths. And, of course, a big thank you to Tom Friedman for coordinating this great service project.
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Board Acts On Rotary Gun Policy
The Rotary International Board of Directors voted last January to Clarify the Rotary Policy on Guns, Weapons, and Armament. The position they took was to prohibit all Rotary clubs, districts and any other Rotary entity from transferring ownership of weapons or participate in any activity where weapons are sold, given away or raffled. Although not a unanimous vote, the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Ankeny voted to authorize President Carmen Davis to execute a petition to be sent to the Rotary international Board requesting reconsideration of their policy. The suggested change would allow the sale of weapons provided a licensed weapons dealer handles the transaction and all applicable laws are followed. A major consideration for the authorization of this petition by the Board was the feeling the RI Board was taking a political stand on guns when it has always been a policy of Rotary to take "no position on politics".
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Proposed New Corporate Member Lincoln Savings Bank
Doug Parker has been a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny since May 2015. He is now proposing to convert his membership to a corporate membership for Lincoln Savings Bank. Doug would be the Primary Member. Derek Baker, Branch Manager, Jameson Hudson, Assistant Branch Manager, and Cameron Fitzgerald, Trust Management Officer would be the Secondary Designees. Comments regarding this change and the proposed memberships of Derek, Jameson and Cameron may be forwarded to any Board member.
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The Rotary Club of Ankeny has been using ClubRunner since late 2009 to generate our website, maintain all member profiles, create and distribute our newsletter, accept online registrations for events, send e-mail messages and manage attendance information. The attendance module has recently been updated by adding some new features. In addition to the ability to generate attendance history and additional reports, this "Module 3.0" allows for banking make-ups. Instead of keeping a separate spreadsheet to keep tract of make-ups and then periodically matching them up with missed meetings, make-ups can be entered into the system and are automatically applied to a missed meeting. If there are no missed meetings, the make-up is banked to be applied to a later missed meeting. With this new attendance module, the maximum setting for number of days a make-up can be used is 366. This means, if a banked make-up is not needed and used within a year after it was earned, it is lost. In the past with our manual system, unused makeups have been carried over to the next year. Each member can check their own attendance history by logging on to our website and going to "Member Area" and clicking on "Attendance" under "My ClubRunner". You will see a report listing all the meetings for the current year and indicating if you were in attendance or if you have made up the meeting. It will also list any make-ups that you have "Banked". If when checking your attendance record, you see and discrepancies or missing make-ups, please contact Nate Burnham. Remember, except for socials and group events, Nate may not know when you complete a make-up unless you report it to him.
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Rich Job Named President Elect 2019-2020
Rich Job has agreed to assume the presidency of the Rotary Club of Ankeny for the year 2019-2020 following Sally Schroeder, 2017-2018, and Ben Digmann, 2018-2019. In this position, Rich will be in charge of coordinating speakers for the new year beginning July 1, 2017. Congratulations Rich!!
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Collen Welch Receives Spouse Award At District Conference
Each year District 6000 recognizes the spouse of a Rotarian to be recognized for the contributions they have made to Rotary. Colleen Welch was presented this award by District Governor Chris Knapp at the 2017 District Conference.
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Steve Wieneke Presents at District Conference
Steve Wieneke participated in a panel on "Stories of Engaging & Growing Membership" during the 2017 District Conference. Steve talked about the challenges and gave some observations with starting a new satellite club.
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Gary Welch Named Guardian Of Integrity Recipient
Judge Paul Hellwege was a Boone Rotarian and Past District Governor. After he passed away in 2010, District 6000 established the "Guardian of Integrity Award" to be presented annually to Rotarians who have exemplified the attributes and passion for ethics and integrity in their vocation, business and personal lives. Each of the 64 clubs in District 6000 may nominate one person to receive this award. Gary Welch was nominated by the Rotary Club of Ankeny and was one of 13 individuals to receive this award at the 2017 District Conference on May 6th.
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Meeting Locations for July 11th and 18th
the Ankeny Gold & Country Club is not able to host our meetings on July 11th and 17th due to other commitments. The Bridges at Ankeny Retirement Community has agreed to host the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny on July 11th. The address for The Bridges is 3501 NW Abilene Road, Ankeny. Albaugh, LLC has offered to provide meeting space for our meeting on July 18th. Their address is 1525 NE 36th Street, Ankeny.
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Date Set for 2018 Fundraiser - February 24th
The 8th annual fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be held on February 24th and will again be at the FFA Enrichment Center on the DMACC campus.
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Past District Governor Don Patterson
It is with sadness that we recognize the death of Past District Governor, 2011-12, Don Patterson on Wednesday May 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be at the Jones Eden Funeral Home in Washington, IA from 5-7 on Saturday, May 6 and on Sunday, May 7 from 1-1:45 PM at the church. Services will be held at the United Presbyterian Church, Washington, IA on Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 PM. Memorial may be sent to the Hospice of Washington County, the United Presbyterian Church or the Rotary Club of Washington. Condolences can be sent to: Becky Patterson, 1024 South Avenue B, Apt. 4 D, Washington, IA 52353.
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May Board MeetingThe May Board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, May 11th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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May Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in May: 12th - Damon Miller 14th - Amy Miller 15th - Jim Tillotson 17th - Beth Burke 26th - Jon Lowman
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Iowa Children's Water Festival
The Iowa Association of Water Agencies will be hosting the Iowa Children's Water Festival on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the DMACC campus. Over 2,000 fifth-graders are expected to attend this annual event that educates Iowa students about the importance of clean and abundant sources of water in our daily lives. This event offers two service opportunities for metro-area Rotarians to expand youths' understanding of the water cycle, the importance of water quality to overall health, and supporting helping others access clean water. These opportunities include: working a 2-hour shift at a Metro-area Rotary club table in the Exhibit Hall in the FFA Enrichment Center which will have materials describing the Rotary Club of Ames Tanzania water projects, and/or to sign up to be a volunteer for the day from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM as about 200 adults are needed throughout the day. Contact Todd Kielkopf at todd_kielkopf@msn.com if interested in volunteering or Rich Job for more information.
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Meeting Place Needed for July 11th and 18thEach year the Ankeny Golf & Country Club has a conflict on two Tuesdays in July and we need to find another location to meet. This year the dates are July 11th and 18th. If you have been thinking it would be great to show off your business to your fellow Rotarians, this would be a great opportunity to host our noon meeting. The club will pay for catering the meal. If you would like to host the meeting or have an idea for a place for us to meet, please contact Sally Schroeder or Carmen Davis.
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Colleen's Coke Items to be on Display at RI Convention
The 2017 Rotary International Convention will be held June 10-14 in Atlanta where the Corporate Headquarters of Coca-Cola is located. We have been challenged in District 6000 to send a picture of some of our members with some Coke items. In Ankeny we have the Coca-Cola lady, Colleen Welch. Sally Schroeder and Nate Burnham stopped at the Welch's home this week and took pictures of some of Colleen's Coke items. A collage of pictures has been submitted and will be featured on one of the screens in the "Tasting Room" at the World Headquarters of Coca-Cola during the Zone party at the International Convention. If you are attending the RI Convention, be sure to look for it. |
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Annual Meeting & Golf Outing - June 29thThe date has been set for the Rotary Club of Ankeny's Annual Meeting & Golf Outing. It will be on Thursday June 29th at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club. More details will be provided later but put the date on your calendar and plan to attend to see President Carmen Davis pass the leadership of the club to Sally Schroeder as well as the announcement of the Ankeny "2017 Rotarian of the Year", "New Member of the Year", and "Perfect Attendance" awards, for the 2016-2017 year. The meetings for both the noon and evening clubs on Tuesday, June 27th, will be canceled.
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At the club's 2017 fundraiser, Mardi Gras, Renee Murphy won the raffle for the spring yard clean up by the Evening Rotary Club. The club went to the Murphy home on Tuesday evening, April 25th and trimmed trees and bushes, raked leaves, pulled weeds and spread mulch.
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Steve SchraderBachar Wins the Pot.
There was still 36 cards in the deck on April 25th but Steve SchraderBachar drew the "Ace of Hearts" and won the $250 in the pot. Congratulations Steve!
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Jim Ramsey Named Rotarian of the Month
President Carmen Davis named Jim Ramsey the "Rotarian of the Month" at the meeting on April 25th. Jim has been the Treasurer of the club since January 2011. He has rarely missed a Board meeting and has always had a financial report ready to present to the Board each month. Congratulations Jim!!
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Thank You from Puppy Jake
A thank you letter has been received from the Puppy Jake Foundation that read as follows: " Thank you for helping a wounded combat veteran. And thank you for the generous contribution to Puppy Jake Foundation. We are proud to share that because of supporters like you, we have placed 14 service dogs with their wounded military veterans. The service dogs and wounded veterans are doing great as a team. The goal is for 15 service dogs to graduate in the next year. Your financial support assists PJF in raising well-bred, professionally trained service dogs for our wounded military veterans. We currently have 31 dogs in various stages of training and look forward to continuing to add more puppies and dogs to our program in the coming months. Thank you once again for your financial support of Puppy Jake Foundation, as we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of veterans that have given so much to our freedom and country. Be sure to say "Hello" when you see the dogs in the red vest around town!!"
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How's Your Attendance?
Now that the third quarter of the 2016-2017 year is over, this is a good time to check on how you are doing on attendance so far for the year. Attendance at meetings and make-ups have been entered through April 4th. You can check you attendance by going to our web site, ankenyrotary.org. Then click on "Member Area" in the upper right corner and login. Then under "My ClubRunner" click on "My Attendance". Let Nate Burnham know if you notice any discrepancies or have any unreported make-ups.
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AMP Receives $200.65 from Chipotle
Several Rotarians and guests participated in the Chipotle fundraiser on April 4th to benefit the Ankeny Market Pavilion. The amount raised for AMP was $200.65. Thank you to everyone that had dinner at Chipotle and had 50% of your bill will be donated to AMP.
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Ankeny Well Represented at 100 Year Foundation Celebration
About 25 Ankeny Rotarians and guests attended the "Rotary International 100 Year Celebration" at the Kum & Go Theater at the Des Moines Social Club. In total over 300 Rotarians from the Des Moines area were in attendance. Thank you to Sally Schroeder for representing the Ankeny club at committee meetings in the planning of this event.
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Ankeny Clean Up Days - May 20th & 21st
Spring "Clean Up Days" in Ankeny will be Saturday, May 20th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday, May 21st from noon to 4:00 PM. The Rotary Club of Ankeny will again provide volunteers to assist with city workers with unloading vehicles and will be able to collect donations. A sign up sheet to work two hour shifts will be available at the next several Rotary meetings. Contact Justin Carlton with any questions.
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The Dictionary Project Update
A thank you and year end update has been received from The Dictionary Project. It read as follows: Thank you for your generous donation of $2,520 to The Dictionary Project which was received on September 8, 2016. Your support makes it possible for students to receive a dictionary for their own personal use that they will be able to use for a lifetime. For some children, this may be the very first book that they have owned. You are truly making a difference in their lives by giving them such an important reference tool. Our goal is to reach every third grade student in the United States and you are helping us make this possible. So far this school year, we have reached an estimated 1,129,088 students. Cumulatively, we have been able to reach an estimated 27,556,261 students. Of these, 8,880 were sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ankeny.
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Club to Sell Root Beer Floats for Special Olympics
The Club will again be partnering with HyVee to make and sell root beer floats this year. The ice cream and root beer is being donated so 100% of the proceeds can go to Special Olympics. Last year, the club's sales totaled $1,057. The event will be on Saturday May 13th from 10:45 AM to 4:00 PM at both HyVee stores in Ankeny. Sign up sheets to volunteer to work a shift will be available at meetings for the next few weeks. Contact Tom Friedman for more information.
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Sally Schroeder Named Member of Month for April
President Carmen Davis surprised Sally Schroeder by naming her "Member of the Month" for April during the April 4th meeting. Sally was recognized for all the work she has done recently for organizing the Club Visioning work session and representing our club on the committee planning the "100 Year Celebration" of the Rotary International Foundation.
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Welcome New Designees For The Bridges
Corporate member, The Bridges applied to change their Secondary Designees due to some change in staffing. Three new Secondary Designees were inducted into the club on April 4th. They are Leanne Larson, Director of Business Development, Beth Burke, Community Relations, and Mark Walker, Administrator. Doug Johnson will continue to be the Primary Designee.
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Donation to Ankeny Service Center Completed
Ankeny Service Center board members Kathy Sibbel and Tom Friedman accepted a check in the amount of $3,390 from President Carmen Davis during the meeting on April 4th. This check represented the proceeds of one of the paddle raisers the club held during its fundraiser, "Mardi Gras" last month.
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AMP Fundraiser at Chipotle
Chipotle at 2125 SE Delaware Ave in Ankeny will be hosting a fundraiser for the Ankeny Market Pavilion on Tuesday, April 4th between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. To participate, bring in a flyer, show it on your smart phone or simply tell the cashier you're supporting AMP and 50% of your bill will be donated to AMP.
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Club Visioning Wrap Up
During the noon Rotary meeting on March 28th, Sally Schroeder presented a wrap up of the "Visioning For Clubs" session that several members of the club completed on March 4th. Club Visioning is a strategic planning session for what the club will look like in five years with the objective of helping clubs develop a vision and framework to sustain and increase membership, implement successful service projects, develop leaders and build support for The Rotary Foundation. The areas discussed and the most popular ideas generated included the following: Vision - The Rotary Club of Ankeny is the premier service organization making a positive impact on the community through service of time and money; Meet with other service clubs for the benefit of community needs; Members of the club are community leaders. Club Size - 130-135. Attributes - Broad diversity; All members are engaged in activities. Club Service - Back Up positions for chairs; Have social media presence; 25% of meetings devoted to planning, organizing, projects. Community service - Annual summit with other clubs; Engage Ankeny schools & City managers to define community needs. Youth Services- Increase RYLA from 10 to 30; Support non-sport students. International Service - Water projects; Allocate % of annual budget; Vision in line with RI. Public Relations - Bring in chamber, Ankeny Young Professionals; Community-wide ice cream social. In the next few weeks, Sally plans to meet with the evening club to make a similar presentation and get their input into their vision for the club. |
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Mayor to Read Rotary Foundation Proclamation
In anticipation of the 100 year celebration of the Rotary Foundation on April 11th, Ankeny Mayor, Gary Lorenz, will read a proclamation declaring April 11th as Rotary Foundation Day. The reading will be the first item on the agenda during the City Council meeting on April 3rd beginning at 5:30 PM. Any Rotarian that is available is welcome to attend.
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Rotary Vision 2020 - April 19, 2017
Rotary District 6000 will be sponsoring a Vision 2020 Membership Event on April 19th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Shive-Hattery Inc., 4125 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. The only focus of this event will be on how best to increase club membership and club member engagement. There will also be discussion having more fun as Rotarians. District Governor Chris Knapp, District Trainer John Schultz and District Membership Vice Chair Steve Wieneke and Chair Wayne Steen will facilitate this event. Check in is at 6:00 PM along with a very light meal with the meeting beginning promptly at 6:30. Registration is required to plan for food and sufficient seating. To register, go to the District 6000 website, and click on "Vision 2020 - West Des Moines" under District Events. Then click on “Members” on the left. From that page, if you don’t know your user name and password, click New and existing users: retrieve login and /or reset password and they will be emailed to you, or email dis6000admin@Lisco.com with your name and the event date to register. Registration Closes: 3 days before the event.
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April Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in April: 16th - Dean Lange 17th - Rocky Anderson 18th - Sara Martin 20th - Ron Bode 22nd - Julie Todtz |
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April Rotary Board Meeting
The April board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, April 13th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Rotary Foundation Minute - Polio Update
A PolioPlus update: Children in the three endemic countries of Pakistan, Nigeria, and Afghanistan where testing shows the virus is present, are continuing to be inoculated. 400 million children in 60 countries are also being inoculated where there hasn't had a recent outbreak, but testing samples show that the virus is present in certain areas of the country. As all of us know, Polio is an incurable virus and inoculation leading to eradication is the only way to rid the world of this virus, and progress is being made every single day. The current "Campaign" to eradicate polio is scheduled to end in 2020 following the three year waiting requirement imposed by the World Health Organization, if the last reported case is in 2017. So far we are on track but the final weeks, months, and years of this campaign are very expensive and we need your continued advocacy as well as district and club funding raising, if we honor the commitment Rotary has made more than three decades ago. To date, March 17, 2017, there has been only 4 cases reported in the world. Your contribution to the PolioPlus has enabled this to happen. Thank you.
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Root Beer Float Sales May 13th
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be selling root beer floats again this year to support Special Olympics. The date is Saturday, May 13th and the club will be responsible for both HyVee stores in Ankeny. The stores will provide the straws, spoons, cups, napkins, Wells Blue Bunny ice cream, and A&W root beer. Tom Friedman will coordinate this service project again this year. More information and a sign up sheet will be available soon. |
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Burnhams Visit Rotary Headquarters.
Nate and Annette Burnham visited relatives in Evanston, Illinois over the weekend of March 31st to April 2nd. While walking to a local restaurant for breakfast, they discovered the hotel they were staying in was only a couple blocks from One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Street, the world headquarters for Rotary International. They took a brief tour of the lobby and agreed the next time they return to Evanston they will call ahead for a full tour of the building. |
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Jacquelyn Duke was inducted as the newest member of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny on March 21st. Jacquelyn is a Realtor and her business name is Selling Central Iowa. She was proposed for membership by Kathy Sibbel. Congratulations on becoming a Rotarian and welcome Jacquelyn!!!
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DG Elect Mike Ruby Visits Ankeny
District Governor Elect Mike Ruby and his Rotary Partner, JoAnne visited both the noon and evening Rotary Clubs of Ankeny on March 21st. Since Mike and JoAnne would be celebrating their 48 wedding anniversary on March 22nd, Colleen and Gary Welch surprised them with an anniversary cake. All the members of the club were delighted to be able to share the cake with them.
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Rotary Donates to Police Memorial Wall
During the 7th annual fundraiser on the evening of Saturday, February 25, the Rotary Club of Ankeny had three “paddle raisers” with the funds designated to a specific cause. One of these causes was a police officer’s memorial wall which is being sponsored by the Ankeny Leadership Class of 2017. The class chose as their class project to honor the Ankeny Police Department through a tribute wall honoring retired and fallen officers. The tribute wall will feature Ankeny Police Officers that have retired from the Ankeny PD after a certain number of years of service and those that were killed in the line of duty. The wall will be in the atrium of the Ankeny Police Station. The header on the wall will feature the quotation: “These proud individuals helped form the foundation of our community, and gave all to courageously serve this city. For that, we honor their legacy.”
Rotary president-elect Sally Schroeder presented a check in the amount of $1,940 to members of the Leadership Class representing the proceeds of this paddle raiser. Pictured from the class are: Aaron Rickelman, Abbi Rickelman, Seth Sparks, Abby Bogaards, Melissa Johnson, and Frank Alampi. |
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Donation Completed to Puppy Jake
One of the paddle raisers at the Rotary Club of Ankeny's 2017 fundraiser, "Mardi Gras", was the Puppy Jake Foundation. This Foundation provides service dogs to perform tasks and provide companionship for American veterans with disabilities, all at no cost to the veteran or their families. The estimated cost of each service dog is between $18,000 to $20,000. A check in the amount of $4,530 was presented to Amy Miller and Tim Cox during the noon meeting on March 7th for the proceeds of this paddle raiser. In the picture, from left to right is "Warner", his foster parent, Amy Miller, Rotary Club of Ankeny President, Carmen Davis, and Tim Cox, also a foster parent for a Puppy Jake dog.
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2017 District Conference - May 4-6
The 2017 District 6000 Conference will be held May 4-6 in Coralville Marriott Hotel. To receive the "Early Bird Discount" you must be registered by Saturday, April 1st or have your envelope with the registration form postmarked by April 1st. Registration is available on line through the District 6000 website at http://rotary6000.org. The highlights of the conference include Xicotepec project reports, a pre conference kick-off reception at the Iowa Car Museum and Johnson County Historical Museum, the all club luncheon on Friday with author David C. Forward speaking on "A Century of Service: The Story of Rotary International" and "Doing Good in the World", and the District Governor's reception and dinner with keynote speaker Richard Roland, Rotary International Representative. Make your plans now to attend this rewarding event. |
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DG Elect Ruby to Visit Ankeny
District Governor Elect Mile Ruby and his wife Jo Anne are planning to visit both the noon and evening Ankeny Rotary meetings on March 21st. He plans to take 4-5 minutes to simply bring greetings from District 6000 and learn a little more about our club. Other than that, he just plans to sit back and enjoy our meetings. |
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Rotary's Six Areas of Focus
Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever. These areas of focus are: "Promoting Peace", "Fighting Disease", "Providing Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene", "Saving Mothers and Children", "Supporting Education", and "Growing Local Economies". |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
The Rotary Foundation's district and global grants support Rotarian's efforts to change lives and serve communities within their own neighborhoods and throughout the world. In 2015-2016, the Foundation approved 494 district grants, and the program awards totaled $25.5 million. These grants supported smaller scale, short-term projects related to the Foundation's mission. And during the same year the Foundation approved 1,165 global grants, which totaled $70 million. These grants fund large-scale international activities with sustainable and measurable results that support Rotary's six areas of focus. Activities include humanitarian projects, scholarships and vocational training teams. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enables this to happen. Thank you. |
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Luke Nelson Named Rotarian of the Month
President Carmen Davis recognized Luke Nelson for the work he did as Chairmen of the 2017 Fundraiser by naming him "Rotarian of the Month" at the March 7th noon meeting. Congratulations Luke!!!
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Proposed New Member - Mark Walker
The Board has received an application from Corporate Member, The Bridges of Ankeny to add Mark Walker as an additional Secondary Member. Mark is the Administrator for the Bridges and joins LeAnn Larson and Beth Burke as secondary members and Doug Johnson as the Primary member for the Bridges.
Comments regarding Mark's proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board member.
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Board Approves Donation to AGAPE Garden
During their meeting on March 9th, a Rotary Club of Ankeny's Board approved a donation to the AGAPE Garden in the amount of $1,500. The funds will be used to assist in the purchase of a used tractor, tiller and front-end loader for cultivating the garden. Each year the garden produces thousands of pounds of produce for the DMARC food pantries and homeless meal sites.
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Rotary Leadership Institute
The next sessions, Parts 1, 2 & 3 of the Rotary Leadership Institute will be held at Shive-Hattery Inc., 4125 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA on April 1, 2017. The session runs from 8:30 to 3:30. This is the only course offering in the Des Moines area this year. If you have an interest in attending, you need to register by March 27th. Registration is available on line at the District 6000 web site. RLI will help expand your knowledge of Rotary and see the many opportunities we offer. All members are invited to attend. If you have questions or would like more information regarding RLI, contact Steve Wieneke, swieneke@iastate.edu, or Terry Geiger, tlgeiger@grm.net .
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Club Visioning Completed
On Saturday, March 4th, 14 Ankeny Rotarians completed a "Club Visioning" course under the guidence of Dave Cook from the Rotary Club of Boone. The focus was on what we wanted the club to look like in five years. Numerous ideas were suggested and discussed regarding our Vision, Membership, Service, Youth, and Public Relations. You can expect to be hearing more about some of the ideas generated in the near future. |
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Need to Contact Your Fellow Rotarians?
Did you know the contact information for every Ankeny Rotarian, including phone numbers and email addresses, is available to all Ankeny Rotarians through our web site? If you need to contact another member, all you need to do is go to our web site, www.ankenyrotary.org and log in. Then go to "Member Area" and look under "My ClubRunner". You will see both "View Club Directory" and "View Club Photo Directory." The Club Directory is a list of all members with their phone number and email address. The Club Photo Directory, in addition to the member's phone number and email address, has a photo of the member and their address and spouse/partner's name. If you want to send them an email, just click on their email address.
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Proposed New Member - Jacquelyn Duke
The Board has received an application for membership from Jacquelyn Duke. Jacquelyn is a Realtor and her business name is Selling Central Iowa. She will be joining the evening club.
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Did You Know??
The first mass inoculation of the Salk vaccine against polio began in February, 1954, at the Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The year before, there had been 35,000 reported cases of the highly contagious disease and by 1962, after the vaccine came into general usage, there were 161.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Over 122 million children in the world are illiterate. After decades of investing in literacy projects, experts around the world have come to realize that simply getting children into the classroom - either by removing attendance barriers or providing supplies - isn't enough to solve illiteracy. According to Carolyn Johnson who designed the Guatemala Literacy Project, the teachers need to be taught how to teach children to read - the quality of teaching in the classroom needs to improve. Rotary along with the United Nations, USAID and other organizations are shifting their focus to helping teachers plan lessons that ensure that students will actually learn. The Guatemala Literacy Project still supplies textbooks, but also equips two computer centers where students get hands-on experience using standard business software like windows, Word, Excel for an hour a week. Fees collected by school administrators and managed by CoEd are used to replace books and equipment when they wear out.
Each year, a new global grant from The Rotary Foundation extends the effort to another 40 or so primary schools and a dozen middle schools selected after meetings with community leaders, parents, teachers, and administrators. More that 480 clubs in Guatemala, the United States, Canada, Cayman islands, and Japan have provided financial support. Every year, about 50 Rotary volunteers take part by delivering materials and visiting classrooms. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation enables this to happen. Thank You!!
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Mardi Gras Results
The preliminary results are in and the 7th annual Rotary Club of Ankeny's fundraiser, "Mardi Gras" was another great success. The total income from the auction, silent, live, and desserts, raffle, and paddle raisers was $41,875 which was $3,890 more than last year. A big plus was the three paddle raisers brought in $9,860 which was more than twice last year. Expenses are higher primarily due to the cost of the two items acquired from Winspire and income from ticket sales will be very similar to last year. Net income will be approximately $33,161, slightly less than the $35, 270 we made last year. Here are the details:
2015 2016 2017
Silent Auction Items $8,110 $11,895 $11,060
Live Items 9,560 17,385 18,070
Desserts 2,210 2,415 1,585
Raffle 1,090 1,660 1,300
Paddle Raisers
Puppy Jake 4,530
Police Officer’s 1,940
Service Center 3,390
Total Paddle Raisers $3,450 $4,630 $9,860
Total Auction $24,420 $37,985 $41,875
Ticket Sales $8,925 $11,090 $10,900
Total Income $33,445 $49,365 $52,955
Total Expenses $10,615 $14,095 $19,794
Net Income $22,830 $35,270 $33,161
Thanks to everyone that helped acquire or donated auction items, bought and sold tickets, attended Mardi Gras and purchased auction items. And a big thank you to Luke Nelson for chairing this year's fundraiser. Great job Luke!!!
While it is still fresh in everyone's mind, let Luke Nelson, luken@woodruffcompanies.com know of any concerns or issues you observed this year and suggestions you may have for next year.
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March Rotary Board Meeting
The March board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, March 9th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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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 11th - Kendall Sather 12th - Zane Smith 18th - Stacey Koeppen 21st - Troy Boelman 23rd - Brian Weber 27th - Raj Reddy 28th - Jen Schuller |
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Rotary Foundation Day Celebration
More than 300 Rotarians are anticipated to come together on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in proclamation and celebration of 100 years of Rotary Foundation contributions to improving the human condition in our local communities and around the world. The celebration will kick off with multiple metro area Mayor Proclamations of April 11th as "Rotary Foundation Day" followed by a fun-filled evening with food, fellowship and live music.
The event will be held at the Kum & Go Theater (Des Moines Social Club), 901 Cherry Street, Des Moines. The noon and evening meetings for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be cancelled on April 11th and all members are encouraged to attend the celebration. The club will pay the $15 registration fee for each member that attends. Contact Sally Schroeder or sign up at a Rotary meeting if you plan to attend.
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Board Approves Donations
During their meeting on February 9th, the Board for the Rotary Club of Ankeny approved the following donations:
Ankeny Family YMCA - $1,500 - Donation for their annual "Partner in Youth" campaign.
Epilepsy Foundation of Iowa - $500 - Bronze sponsorship for the 2017 Iowa Walk for Epilepsy to be held April 22nd inside Jordan Creek Mall.
Ankeny High Schools Dance Marathon - $500 - Request from Aaron Hoang, 2017-2018 Rotary Exchange Student.
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Nate Burnham Named Member of the Month for February
President Carmen Davis named Nate Burnham "Member of the Month" during the noon meeting on February 14th. She said this was in recognition of his work on the fundraiser auction and brochure. Congratulations Nate!!!
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"Mardi Gras" - Saturday Feb 25th
The club's 2017 fundraiser, "Mardi Gras" is only a few days away. All auction items have been packaged, the brochure is being printed, and our website has been activated. Total value of items, which includes the larger items from Whinspire, is about the same as last year but we have a few less items. Tickets sales appear to be less than last year. Any last minute sales this week would be appreciated.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Forty-five years ago, Tulsi R. Maharjan came to America from Nepal with hope and a chance for an opportunity. Now and for the past 25 years he along with his son Anil are giving back in the form of humanitarian projects. His club – the Rotary Club of Branchburg and District 7510 in Pennsylvania and New Jersey provides scholarship funds, micro-credit loans and training programs through international grants. These projects partner with many community organizations to create a new network of hope.
In response to the April 2015 earthquake in Nepal they traveled to Nepal with the goal of rebuilding homes. He realized that house building was not enough. For a country that has spent decades dealing with political turmoil and economic instability, they recognized that simply resetting life to what it was like prior to the earthquake, was only a beginning. In response they created The Asha Project; which builds homes to help create stronger families, creates microcredit loans to provide individuals with a prosperous future and provides scholarships for under–represented ethnic groups. With collaboration from other organizations, they sent eight Rotaract students to volunteer in Nepal and recently welcomed a student from Nepal to complete his master’s program in health management funded by a global grant scholarship. They are presently working on several digital divide computer projects to connect students with the outside world. Patience and persistence have enabled Dr. Maharian, his son, their clubs and their district to complete many humanitarian projects in Nepal. With such support, hard work and dedication, many children in Nepal will have the opportunity to be what they wish.
Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation provides hope and opportunities for millions of people around the world. Thank you.
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Proposed New Members
The Board has received and approved a request from The Bridges to add Leanne Larson and Beth Burke as Secondary Designees for their Corporate membership to The Rotary Club of Ankeny. Leanne is the Director of Business Development and Beth is in Community Relations. Doug Johnson will continue to be the Primary Designee.
Comments regarding Leanne Larson and Beth Burke's proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board member.
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February Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in February:
2nd - Mike Goedeke
5th - Eric Hockenberry
6th - Doug Parker
8th - Terry Peter
21st - Ryan Bach
26th - Jody Savage
26th - Steve SchraderBachar
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Larger Auction Items for Mardi Gras
The club has chosen two items from Winspire to add to the live auction at "Mardi Gras". They are:
Classic Wrigley Field Rooftop Experience - For two to enjoy a Chicago Cubs baseball game from a nearby rooftop including ballpark food and ice cold beverages. Also includes hotel accommodations for 2 nights.
Sip & Soar Through Napa Valley - Includes round trip airfare for 2, hot air balloon ride above the Napa Valley wine country and majestic mountains surrounding the valley, private wine tasting at Jessup Cellers, 6 hours of chauffeured luxury service, and a 3 night stay at the Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa Valley.
Oh Canada!! - A week of fishing with Jim Gocke & Dave Mercer at White Sands Camp on Lake on Sturgeon Lake, Ontario, Canada.
Vintage Warbird Plane - Ride for two over central Iowa plus dinner afterwards with pilot.
In addition some other major items that will be part of the live auction includes:
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January 17th Meeting Held at District 36
Due to a heating problem at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club, the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ankeny was held at District 36. Thank you to Managing Partner, Justin DeVries, for accommodating us on short notice.
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Welcome New Corporate Member First American Bank
First American Bank was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny as a corporate member on January 17th by President Carmen Davis. Adam Boeding, Market President, is a former member of the Rotary Club of Fairfield, Fort Madison, and Ames and will be the Primary Designee. Chad McDonald, Senior Vice President will be the Secondary Designee. First American bank's office in Ankeny is at 210 N. Ankeny Blvd.
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Paddle Raisers Selected for Mardi Gras
The votes were counted at the meeting on January 31st and the three selected for the for Mardi Gras "Paddle Raisers" were:
Puppy Jake - Ankeny Service Center -The ASC has helped countless individuals and families in need. They work with clients to identify solutions, utilize qualified partners and make the appropriate referrals. Programs they operate include: Holiday Assistance, emergency rent and utility assistance, transportation assistance for seniors, food assistance, and prescription assistance. Ankeny Police Officer's Tribute Wall - The Ankeny Leadership Class of 2017 has chosen as their class project to honor the Ankeny Police Department through a tribute wall. The wall will feature Ankeny Police Officers that have retired from the Ankeny PD after a certain number of years of service and those that were killed in the line of duty and will be in the atrium of the Ankeny Police Station. The header on the wall will feature the quotation: “These proud individuals helped form the foundation of our community, and gave all to courageously serve this city. For that, we honor their legacy.” |
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Bring Auction Items & Wine
It is now less than 3 weeks until our 2017 fundraiser, "Mardi Gras". Work has begun on the brochure which will need to go to the printer the week before the event and, of course, the committee must finish selecting which items will be sold live and which will be on the silent auction. Also, pictures need to be taken of all items to put on-line. With that in mind, we would like all auction items turned into Rich Job by Tuesday, February 7th. Also, please bring a bottle of wine or 6-pack of beer for the wall of wine.
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The Rotary Club of Ankeny had five members donate tickets to the Polio Plus Night at the Iowa Energy game on January 28th. The club gave these tickets to On With Life which allowed 8 residents and their chaperones to attend the game. A thank you has been received with comments as follows:
"Thank you so much for the Basketball tickets! It was a great outing for Trevor and me.", "We appreciate the tickets for the game! Thank you for helping us have a great evening at the game.", Thank you for the tickets to the Iowa Energy game. All the persons served had a great time getting out on a Saturday night.", "Thank you so much!!", Also, on behalf of Ken, Tammy, & Bhim - THANK YOU! They loved the outing."
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Evening Club Entertains Mosaic
On the evening of January 31st, the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny hosted several residents of Mosaic at Trinity Lutheran Church. Most of the night was spent playing Bingo with Rotarians calling the numbers and assisting Mosaic clients and staff. Everyone won a prize and were served beverages and treats. All had a great time.
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Iowa Energy Wrap Up
The Polio Plus Night at the Iowa Energy was completed on January 28th. A total of 1,233 tickets to the game were sold by the Des Moines area clubs. Six clubs participated in the BBQ cook-off which collected $1,134.78 from 218 people that signed waivers (there may have been more tasters than signers). An additional $416.14 was collected in direct donations. In total $11,285.75 will be divided among the participating clubs to donate to Polio Plus.
The Rotary Club of Ankeny sold 27 tickets and will be receiving $225.11 to donate to Polio Plus. Donated tickets were given to On With Life to send 8 residents and their chaperones to the game.
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Warner Visits Rotary
Amy Miller brought a special guest to the noon Rotary Cub meeting on January 24th. She is training a puppy for "Puppy Jake" and brought Warner to meet us. The Puppy Jake Foundation purchases high quality purebred puppies from reputable breeders to be trained and eventually placed with a veteran. Volunteers such as Amy raise the puppies with the majority of expenses paid by donations to the Foundation. Additionally, Puppy Jake Foundation has begun to work with rescue and shelter organizations to identify dogs that may be able to enter the service dog training program.
The puppies have a very structured training environment and schedule. All puppies, with their puppy raiser, attend regular and mandatory training classes. Puppies are evaluated every month to ensure they have met their goals and milestones. Trained medical professionals, in conjunction with military organizations, conduct the selection of veterans that receive a service dog. The veteran and trained service dog attend a 10-14 day camp to ensure the bond between the two is strong. The training of the veteran/service dog team continues regularly for the first year of placement. Follow up and training continues for the life of the service dog. The waiting list for service dogs for our veterans is growing, as is the number of US Armed Services members suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or physical mobility issues. Service dogs assist veterans in performing tasks, and are proven to help cope with anxieties or loneliness. |
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February Board Meeting
The February board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, February 9th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Welch, Landon, & Cox - Add to Paul Harris
The club's Foundation Chairman, Steve SchraderBachar, presented Jon Landon and Tim Cox with Paul Harris pins each containing one sapphire stone representing that they had become Paul Harris Fellows + 1. Steve also announced that when Gary Welch worked as Santa last fall, he received some donations which he in turn gave to the Rotary Club of Ankeny. The club gave Gary recognition points of an equal amount which moved him to the Paul Harris Fellow +3. Steve presented Gary with a pin containing three sapphire stones to represent this achievement.
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Welcome New Members Todd Eipperle and Brian Weber
On January 24th, President Carmen Davis inducted Todd Eipperle and Brian Weber into the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Todd is a former member of the Rotary Club of Marshalltown and Ankeny and is currently a member of the Des Moines AM club. He is Field Director for Central Iowa for the Mid-Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Brian is the owner of Interstate All Battery Center in Ankeny.
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After a more than 6-month absence, Damon Miller was able to return to Rotary for the first time on January 24th. He thanked the club for all the support and prayers given to him and his family during his illness. He also delivered a card which read:
"As we reflect on 2016, we are so grateful that we are able to spend the holidays as a family. We want to take a moment to thank each of you for sharing gifts of time, money, resources, and prayers over the past year. We wish you and your families only the very best of happiness and health in the New Year. The Miller Family."
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Thank You for Holiday Assistance
The Rotary Club of Ankeny donated $750 to the Ankeny Service Center to aid with their Holiday Assistance program. The following thank you letter was received:
Thank you for your thoughtful contribution to the Ankeny Holiday Assistance Program. Whether you sponsored a family or made a donation, without your help we would not have been able to serve Ankeny families and bring a little extra joy to them during this holiday season. Your contribution helped us provide assistance to over 245 Ankeny families, including over 670 children. You truly helped us touch a lot of lives and make a difference during this special time of the year. It's easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of the season, so it's really special that you took the extra time to help a family in need through your sponsorship or donation. So thank you for all you've done.
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2017 Rotary Theme
During the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego on January 18th, 2017-2018 Rotary International President Elect, Ian Riseley announced his theme. It will be: "Rotary: Making a Difference".
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Major Auction Items for Mardi Gras
During the noon Rotary meeting on January 17th, we will be selecting which larger auction items we will select from Winspire for our during our Mardi Gras fundraiser. We plan to choose a few items and then allow the members to vote on which to select. If you would like to look at some of the options prior to the meeting, go to http://www.winspireme.com/packages. We also plan to select the charities to receive the proceeds from this year's paddle raisers.
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Wall of Wine for Mardi Gras
Due to the success of the "Wall of Wine" at last year's fundraiser, it has been decided to have a wall of wine again this year at Mardi Gras. Each Ankeny Rotarian is asked to bring one bottle of wine or a case of beer to be added to the wall. The "Wall of Wine" will then be one of the raffle prizes to be given away during our fundraiser. Your bottle should be brought to a Rotary meeting with your other auction items and given to Rich Job.
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Strategic Planning - March 4th
Dave Cook, from the Rotary Club of Boone, will be conducting a "Visioning For Clubs" strategic planning session for the Rotary Club of Ankeny at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club on Saturday March 4th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The objective of visioning is to help clubs develop a vision and framework to sustain and increase membership, implement successful service projects, develop leaders and build support for The Rotary Foundation.
There is no charge, lunch is included, and all members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Plan to attend and help plan the future of "Your Rotary Club". Topics to be discussed include: Annual Budgeting, Charities We Should Be Donating To, Donations to International Projects, Leadership Succession, Membership Goals, Our Next Big Project and more. Sign up at a Rotary meeting.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
For 100 years The Rotary Foundation has been supporting Rotarians' work to create sustainable solutions to our world's most pressing needs. But there is still much more to do, and we need your help! Rotary gives in countless ways, focusing our service efforts in six areas: Promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local economics. We're also working hard to end polio once and for all. Giving a gift to The Rotary Foundation, you become part of the positive change that Rotarians are making in your community and the world. Every gift makes a difference. A gift of $10 provides bed nets that prevent malaria in Uganda; $15 can protect children in Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan against polio; $50 provides personal water filters which prevent waterborne diseases in Guatemala; $85 can be used to teach business to low-income entrepreneurs in the United States and $500 helps communities create a safe and positive atmosphere void of bullying where children can thrive. Your contribution large and small makes this happen!
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Gary Welch Nominated for Guardian of Integrity Award
President Carmen Davis announced at the January 10th noon meeting that Gary Welch has been selected as the club's nominee for the District 6000 Paul E. Hellwege Guardian of Integrity Award which will be presented at the 2017 District Conference on May 4th in Coralville.
This award is named for Past District Governor and Boone Rotarian Paul E. Hellwege and recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions that foster the development of integrity. It honors individuals who have made contributions in business, media, academia or government and who have by their actions, writings, policies, and public pronouncements strengthened and fostered development of integrity and ethical practices and who have made sacrifices and/or undertaken risks to uphold Rotary's Core Value of Integrity. Congratulations Gary!!
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Prospective New Members
Applications have been received and approved by the Board for Todd Eipperle and Brian Weber. Todd is a former member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny and is currently a member of Des Moines AM club. He is Field Director for Central Iowa for the Mid-Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Brian is the owner of Interstate All Battery Center in Ankeny.
Comments regarding Todd and Brian's proposed membership may be forwarded to any Board member.
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Tim Cox named Member of Month for January
President Carmen Davis announced that Tim Cox was her selection for member of the month for January on January 3rd. Tim planned and made of the arrangements for the club's Christmas social at the Temple of Performing Arts. Everyone that attended enjoyed the great meal and the performance of Triple Expresso. Thank you and congratulations Tim!
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Donation to Heroes Hunting Foundation Approved
At their meeting on January 12th, the Board for the Rotary Club of Ankeny approved a donation in the amount of $500 for the Heroes Hunting Foundation. The Foundation is a Grimes based charity with a mission to utilize the peace of the outdoors, the comfort of an understanding peer, and a media outlet, if desired, to assist veterans with the reintegration process after returning home from deployment. This donation will aid in financing a spring snow goose hunt for 8 veterans.
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January Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in January:
2nd - Luke Nelson
3rd - Travis Carlsen
6th - Jack Pennington
20th - Sally Schroeder
25th - Justin Carlton
25th - Bruce Kimpston
27th - Jeff Damman
28th - Roger Spahr
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Auction Items Needed for Mardi Gras
It is now less than eight weeks until the 2017 fundraiser, "Mardi Gras", for the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Hopefully, each member is working on obtaining auction items. As they are collected, give them to Rich Job or bring them to any Rotary meeting. The sooner we have them in hand the sooner we can add them to our list of items which will be posted on our auction web site. We will be using Bid Partners which will allow for online bidding again this year. |
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Rotary Foundation Minute
Several years ago at the International Conference in Australia, two members from the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery and Trafficking gave a presentation about slavery in India and around the world. They specifically talked about a village in Pradesh, India. The total population of the hamlet was 400, 132 of them were enslaved and others were at risk of debt bondage because of dire poverty. Only 203 individuals in the community knew how to write their own name and most were illiterate and innumerate. Five children were enrolled in school but did not attend as they work with their parents instead. Their economic condition was dire. People were landless, and enslaved in debt bondage at the slaveholder's farm doing construction projects or working in brick kilns. Some family members including children have been trafficked to other states.
After the conference, representatives from the Rotary Club of Binghamton met with Carol Metzger, one of the presenters at the conference and with the help of an organization called School4Freedom, was able to apply for a district international grant to help the village two years ago. The following report was recently sent:
The School4Freedom in India process is now underway – a school is built, kids are attending (some from families who are illiterate and innumerate), a solar streetlamp has been installed, hot lunches are being served and six kids were rescued from slavery in a brick kiln and are now attending the school. The rest of the village is slowly being educated so they are ready to demand their own freedom and be self-sufficient at the end of the 3-year process. Your Rotary Donation made this possible. Thank you. |
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Damon Miller Update
This update was posted by Amy Miller on December 22nd:
Yesterday went pretty well for Damon. He's not excited about the drain staying in but the good news is the doctor saw signs of the colon healing itself this time. The colonoscopy didn't show anything surprising either. A follow up appointment will take place in 2 weeks to re-evaluate the drain placement. We have much to be thankful for this year...God bless you & your families & Merry Christmas! The Miller 5 ate at Jethros, watched Elf & Played a mean game of UNO tonight!
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Rotary's Float in Rose Bowl Parade
Every year for the past 37 years Rotary has had a float in the Rose Bowl Parade. On January 2, 2017, the float was seen by an estimated 83 million people in more than 200 countries. Rotary International President K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran rode on this year's float. Although the float is not a project of Rotary International, the success of the float is a tribute to the dedication of the Rotary Rose parade Committee supported entirely by voluntary financial contributions from Rotary clubs across the United States and Canada.
The theme for this year's float was "Doing Good in the World" and was depicted by a friendly Dragon, named "Archie", that has the world at his feet. The globe trotting "gentle" creature has eyes that blink and smoke that radiates from it's nose as it welcomes 2017 across the globe. The dragon carries a 100 year medallion that hangs off its bit celebrating the Rotary Foundation's Centenial as the Dragon begins it's worldwide journey at Orange Grove and Colorado Blvd in Pasadena. Archie is named after Arch C. Klumph, Rotary International President 1916-1917 who promoted the idea of creating a Rotary Foundation to promote the idea of "Doing good in the world".
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January Rotary Board Meeting
The January board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, January 12th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up! |
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Strategic Planning For Ankeny Rotary
Each club in District 6000 is encouraged to participate in "Visioning For Clubs", a strategic planning session being facilitated by leaders from District 6000. The objective of visioning is to help clubs develop a vision and framework to sustain and increase membership, implement successful service projects, develop leaders and build support for The Rotary Foundation. Dave Cook, from the Rotary Club of Boone, has agreed to facilitate a session for Ankeny on Saturday, March 4th. Tentatively, the session is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM and will be completed by 1:30 PM. It will be held at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club with lunch being provided. There is no charge and all members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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The Ankeny Prairie Trail Hy-Vee has been chosen to cater the 2017 fundraiser, Mardi Gras, for the Rotary Club of Ankeny. The menu will include:
Appetizers: Shrimp, Crab Cakes & Stuffed Mushrooms,
Entrees: Slow Smoked Beef Brisket, Blackened Chicken Breast & Stuffed Eggplant Ratatouille,
Sides: Creole Seasoned Roasted Potatoes, Seasoned Greenbeans with Toasted Pecans, & Bourbon Glazed Baby Carrots
Plus: Assorted Breads & Dinner Rolls.
Hy-Vee will also be donating nine different desserts to be auctioned and a separate auction item of a dinner for six with a Hy-Vee Chef, including appetizer, main course, and dessert.
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Thank You Cindy & Brian
On December 20th, the last meeting for 2016, President Carmen Davis presented the AG&CC staff that served us all year, Cindy and Brian, with a Christmas card, each with a $100 bill in it, as a thank you for taking such good care of us. Thank you Cindy and Brian!
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Santa Attends Rotary
Santa took a break from his busy schedule to attend the Rotary Club of Ankeny's noon meeting on December 20th. While there, he presented the club with some checks totaling $485 that he had received as thank yous for appearances he had made at the library and at some family gatherings in Ankeny this fall. Thank you Santa and also thank you to Gary Welch for his assistance!
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Rotary Foundation Minute
At least seven million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, Rotarians provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. According to the World Bank, 310 women die in Uganda for every 100,000 live births, compared with just 21 in the United States and 12 in the United Kingdom. Infants fare even worse. In Uganda, 45 out of 1,000 infants never reach the age of one, compared with six in the US and just four in the UK. Tanzania's infant and maternal mortality rates are also disturbing. Add in the HIV/AIDS crisis, poverty and inadequate - or nonexistent - clinics and it's clear that programs like these are needed more than ever in East Africa.
To address this challenge, The Rotary Foundation and AgaKhan University are working together to provide nursing professionals the skills and education they need to improve the lives of mothers and their children in East Africa. Twenty-four students were given Rotary scholarships to advance their nursing education in Uganda. They graduated with either a Registered Nurse or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Thanks to the Rotary Foundation these students now carry out programs to teach health care to men and women in their communities, and are taking part in outreach to reduce the deaths of infants.
Your contribution to the Rotary Foundation allowed this to happen.
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Dinner & Triple Expresso Enjoyed by All
The Rotary Club of Ankeny's annual Christmas Social was held at the Temple Theater on the evening of December 15th. After dinner, approximately 64 Rotarians and guests attended a performance of Triple Expresso. By the end of the evening, everyone was exhausted due to laughing so much. Also, our exchange student is still covered in string, Brad Botos is more familiar with the words to "My Home's in Montana and Sally Schroeder will not be singing any solos soon. Thanks to Tim Cox for making all the arrangements.
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Damon Miller Continues to Make Progress
Here is an update from Amy on December 16th:
"Just realized I haven't updated since 12/1...sorry everyone. Damon has been slowly getting stronger and is enjoying his freedoms of driving and eating almost anything he wants. He even went to his work holiday party last night which I applauded! He's having trouble gaining weight so will have to see what the plan will be to beef him up. Next Wednesday he will undergo a colonoscopy and another drain study/CT scan to figure out the next steps. The only drain he still has is not getting much output so we're not sure if that's good or bad, but we'll find out. Damon has enjoyed the visits from those of you here in the Ankeny area and the trips out to lunch! He is anxious to get the ok to return to work hopefully at least on a part-time basis in the new year. I'm back to work and that transition has gone very smoothly. The kids are great and its so nice to have such a supportive team of teachers to work with everyday.
God bless all of you and please take advantage of time with your families this holiday season. God has challenged us in 2016 but we also know we will all be stronger because of it. Love and hugs from the Millers!"
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Proposed New Corporate Member - First American Bank
The Board has received and approved a corporate application for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from First American Bank. Adam Boeding, Market President, is a former member of Rotary clubs in Fairfield, Fort Madison, and Ames and will be the Primary Designee. Chad McDonald, Senior Vice President and Barb Agena, Branch Manager, will be the Secondary Designees. First American Bank's office in Ankeny is at 2010 N Ankeny Blvd. Stacey Koeppen proposed First American Bank for membership.
Comments regarding First American Bank's application may be forwarded to any Board member.
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Luke Nelson Wins the Pot
With only one card left in the pot, everyone knew there would be a 50/50 pot winner at the meeting on December 6th. Luke Nelson was the lucky Rotarian that had one of his ticket numbers, he bought 60, drawn out of the pot making him the instant winner. Congratulations Luke!!
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Welcome New Member Mark Densmore
Mark Densmore was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny on December 6, 2016. Mark is an insurance sales representative for Densmore Insurance Strategies, Inc. in Bondurant, Iowa. He was proposed for membership by Art Moeller.
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Polio Plus Night at the Iowa Energy
The 9th annual "Rotary Polio Plus Night" at Wells Fargo Arena will be held on Saturday, January 28th at 7:00 PM. The Iowa energy will be playng the Northern Arizona Suns. Tickets are $16 each and the Iowa Energy will donate $8 back to the club for polio eradication. If you are unable to attend but would like to help support this project, tickets can be purchase and donated to a local charity. Contact Nate Burnham if you would like to purchase or donate tickets.
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Thank You Rotary Ringers
Several members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny took turns ringing the bell for the Salvation Army on Saturday December 10th at the Prairie Trail HyVee in Ankeny. We collected $310.95. The majority of this amount likely was donated while Ryan's daughter, Rayan, was ringing the bell. Thank you to Mary Cochran for coordinating this project. Also, thank you to our ringers, Mary Cochran, Dan Cochran, Sally Schroeder, Kathy Sibbel, Ryan Bach, Rayan Bach, Nate Burnham, Carmen Davis, and Rich Job. |
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Ankeny Rotarians Donate $5,795 To Foundation
Most members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny have chosen to include quarterly contributions to the Rotary Foundation in their quarterly invoices. The club then forwards these contributions on to the Foundation in December and May each year. The contribution being made this December is $5,795. In addition, the club matches the contributions made by members that have not as yet become Paul Harris Fellows with Foundation Recognition points. This match equals an additional 1,345 points this December. Thank you to all Rotarians that have contributed to the Foundation.
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Revised By-Laws Approved
During the noon meeting on December 6, 2016 the revised By-Laws for the Rotary Club of Ankeny were reviewed and discussed by the members present at the meeting. The revisions had previously been approved by the Board. With a quorum present the revisions to the By-Laws were unanimously approved. A copy of the newly revised By-Laws are available on the club web site.
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Rotary Foundation Minute
As we enter our season of giving, reflect upon and celebrate all that Rotarians have accomplished within our communities and the world. Your selfless contributions of time, talent and treasure are making a true difference in the lives of people around you and those on earth. Your continued support enables The Rotary Foundation to pursue its mission of advancing world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. Because of the commitment of Rotarians like all of us, Rotary has made significant progress toward achieving a polio-free building peace, providing clean water, supporting material and child health, promoting education and growing local economics. Together we are providing sustainable solutions to "do good in the world".
Your financial contribution is so important for the continuance of Rotary's mission. Please consider a gift this year - if you haven't already - and perhaps one larger than last year's in celebration of The Rotary Foundation's 100th year. Your contribution is so important.
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More Bell Ringers Needed
A few more Ankeny Rotarians are needed to help ring bells for our local Salvation Army units on Saturday, December 10th. The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be ringing bells at the Ankeny Prairie Trail Hy-Vee from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Contact Mary Cochran if you can help.
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Mike O'Conner Receives Award
Kathy Sibbel had the pleasure of presenting Ankeny Rotarian, Mike O'Connor with the Dr. Clifford Dochterman Award at the noon Rotary meeting on November 29th.
Cliff Dochterman served as the President of Rotary International during 1992-1993 and his professional career in higher education included 20 years at the University of California and 20 years at the University of the Pacific. Cliff earned his Eagle Scout award in 1939 and has been awarded three of the highest honors of the Boy Scouts of America, the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope and Distinguished Eagle awards. As President of Rotary International he created the theme, "Real Happiness is Helping Others". The International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians created this award I the name of Dr. Clifford L. Dochterman to recognize exemplary Rotarians and Scouters. Congratulations Mike!
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The December board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, December 8th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up!
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During their meting on November 22nd, members of the Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny, with additional help from the Kristofer Orth family, assembled 34 reading packets. The materials were purchased by the club from the United Way of Central Iowa. Kathy Sibbel delivered these packets to the Head Start teachers on December 1st. Each child was given a packet for them to take home.
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One Card Left in 50/50 Deck!!
What are the odds??? For 51 consecutive meetings, one card has been drawn from the 50/50 deck without the "Ace of Hearts" being drawn. That means there is only one card left in the deck and it is the jack pot winning Ace of Hearts and who ever owns the ticket with the number drawn by our speaker at our next meeting on December 6th will be the winner of the $250 jackpot. We anticipate a few more tickets than usual being sold at this meeting.
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Register For RI Convention
The 2017 Rotary International Convention will be June 10-14 in Atlanta. This is a great opportunity to attend an RI Convention without the expense of traveling overseas. There are at least a couple Ankeny Rotarians that have already registered. The club has agreed to pay the registration fees for any Rotarian and their spouse that attends the convention. The registration fee is $340 but goes up to $415 on December 15, 2016. Registration is available online.
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The District 6000 Nominating Committee has selected Erna Morain of the Rotary Club of Waukee to be the District Governor Nominee Designate 2019-2020.
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Ankeny Rotarian, Gerry Bair has been selected to receive the 2016 Linda S. Weindruch Award by the Iowa Taxpayers Association, the state's leading nonpartisan tax policy resource. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding accomplishments and contributions in promoting and protecting the principles and policies of fair business taxation. The Iowa Taxpayers Association offers this award in memory and in recognition of Linda S. Weindruch who passed away after a long battle with multiple sclerosis in October 2004. The award was presented to Gerry on December 2, 2016 at The Meadows Events & Conference Center in Altoona.
Gerry is a retired director of the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance with over 30 years of executive-level responsibility for administration of tax laws and financial requirements for the state of Iowa. His is being recognized for his ability to focus on the customer, bringing diverse factions together to problem-solve while enhancing the customer's ability to interact with the Department. He is nationally recognized in his leadership in the areas of technology and innovative management. Congratulations Gerry!!
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Vote on Revised By-Laws December 6th
During his visit to Ankeny this fall, District Governor Chris Knapp reviewed with the Board changes approved by Rotary International's Council on Legislation and the impact these changes may have on a club's By-Laws. In light of these changes, he asked the Board to review the club's By-Laws. At it's November 10th meeting, the Board approved some changes to the Club's By-Laws. Each member received an email with a red-lined version of the By-Laws showing these changes.
To complete the implementation of the revised By-Laws, a two-thirds vote of the membership at a regular meeting is required. Assuming a quorum is present, this vote will take place during the noon meeting at the Ankeny Golf & Country Club on December 6, 2016. Please plan to attend and be prepared to vote on the revised By-Laws.
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The Rotary Foundation Named World's Most Outstanding
The Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual award for Outstanding Foundation. This award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving, Kellog, Komen, MaacArthur, among others are past honorees. The award will be presented in early 2017 at the AFP's annual conference in San Francisco. AFP's committee of judges cited Rotary's comprehensive campaign to eradicate polio as a major driver of the selection. They also mentioned that Rotary applies a methodical, purposeful approach to support a wide variety of causes, from providing clean water to education the next generation of peace professionals.
As Rotarians we can each take pride in our Foundation receiving this award which gives us even more reason to celebrate during our Foundation's centennial year.
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Thank You from Ankeny Service Center
The letter stating the following has been received from Becky McKim at the Ankeny Service Center:
"I am writing to thank you for your donation of $750 to the Ankeny Service Center Holiday Assistance Program. Once again our generous gift and support is greatly appreciated and will help us as we continue our services to low income individuals, families and seniors in the community. Thank you so much."
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Thank You From Project Fresh Start
On behalf of the Project Fresh Start Staff, Ankeny Community Schools, the Ankeny Service Center and the students and parents of our school district, we would like to express our appreciation for your support and assistance with the 2016-2017 Project Fresh Start's Faith and Education Warm Donations program. Your generous tax deductible gifts are very instrumental in the delivery of this program. 245 people of all ages were able to receive winter clothing donations during the Days of Giving for the third annual project FEWD. Additional clothing was presented to Ankeny's Project TAKE at the conclusion of our last night of giving. Sincerely, Dave Kissinger, Project Fresh Start
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Multi-Club Committee Members NeededRich Job has ben representing the Rotary Club of Ankeny at meetings of the Des Moines area Rotary multi-club. The committee is looking for a few more members. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Rich Job.
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Winspire Auction Services
Scott Andreas, who has been the auctioneer at the Rotary Club of Ankeny's fundraiser for the past six years, now has a relationship with Winspire. Winspire is a company that provides highly sought after, hard to find, unique experiences for use in charity auctions and fundraisers. This allows exclusive travel packages to be sold at a charity auction without any upfront cost to the organization. If the item sells for more than the cost, the club, keeps the profit. If it does not bring the cost there is no sale or any other obligation to the club. There is also the opportunity to sell more than one of the items. Auction items include award shows, major sporting events, VIP access, family vacations, international trips, cruises, adventure travel, golf trips and more. Generally, the items are all inclusive including airfare, event tickets, ground transportation, and hotel accommodations.
The auction committee plans to select a couple items from Winspire to auction at our 2017 fundraiser. There is also the option for an individual member or business to sponsor one of these items. For more information and a listing of items that are available, check out Winspire's web site www.winspireme.com or call Scott Andreas at 515-681-7735.
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Damon Miller Becomes Paul Harris Fellow
In the 2015-2016 year, The Rotary Club of Ankeny became a "100% Club". This was because all of it's members made a contribution to the Rotary Foundation during the year. In recognition of being a 100% club, District 6000 awarded President Damon Miller 500 Foundation recognition points. This allowed Damon to become a Paul Harris Fellow. Carmen Davis and Sally Schroeder visited Damon at his home last week and had the honor of advising Damon that he had become a Paul Harris Fellow and presented him with the certificate and pin.
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Welcome New Corporate Member Community State Bank
Community State Bank was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny by President Carmen Davis on November 15th. Current Rotarian, Damon Miller will be the Primary Designee and Angi Bright and T. J. Brand will be Secondary Designees. Angi's classification will be Credit Administration and T.J.'s will be Commercial Loan Officer.
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December Rotarian Birthdays
The following Ankeny Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in December:
2nd - Chuck Stewart
12th - Rich Job
14th - Tim Cox
17th - Marcia Carr
21st - Doug Brand
25th - T. J. Brand
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100 Year Foundation Celebration Social
The Des Moines Metro-Wide Rotary Clubs are planning a "100 Year Foundation Celebration Social" on April 18, 2017. It will be held at the Rotary Park in Des Moines. It will begin at 4:00 PM with a social including a cash bar and appetizers. A program will follow beginning at 6:00 PM. Regular Rotary club meetings will be cancelled that week to promote greater attendance.
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Donations Approved by the Board
During their meeting on November 10th, the Board for the Rotary Club of Ankeny approved the following donations: Ankeny Service Center's Holiday Assistance - $750 - Funds to be used to purchase gift cards for items such as food and gasoline to be added to donations for families in need in the Ankeny community. Ankeny Head Start - $204 - The evening club will purchase 34 literacy kits for children at $6 each from the United Way of Central Iowa. They will assemble and donate them to the Ankeny Head Start Program. |
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Rotary Ring Day December 10th
Rotarians throughout District 6000 will be ringing bells for our local Salvation Army units on Saturday, December 10th. The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be ringing bells at the Ankeny Prairie Trail Hy-Vee from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. We would like two members to work each two hour shift. Sign up sheets will be available at future meetings.
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Thank You to Rotary Club of Ankeny
Two thank you have been received for donations from our club. They were:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - I would like to thank you for your generous contribution of $500 in 2016 on behalf of the Iowa Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and for joining us in our fight against blood-related cancers. Your donation goes to assist our mission which is to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma and to improve the quality of life for patients and families...... Thank you again for your donation and support of our organizational cause. It is deeply appreciated.
On With Life - Thank you for your recent contribution to the On With Life Foundation and for being a part of the On With Life giving family. What a thoughtful way to help those who have been impacted by brain injury. Every act of generosity to On With Life ultimately support persons we are privileged to serve in their goal of getting "on with life" As you already know, your donation helps the people we currently serve, in addition to those who will need our help and yours, in the future. Your gift will be applied where it can have the most significant and positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Thanks again for your gift and for being part of the On With Life family. You truly are changing lives.
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Only Four Cards Left in 50/50!!
About a year ago, we started with 52 cards in the deck. Each week the person that bought 50/50 tickets and had their number drawn has picked a card from the deck but has failed to pick the $250 jackpot winning "Ace of Hearts". We are now down to only 4 remaining cards with one being the "Ace of Hearts" and another being a $10 winner. Tickets are $1 each, 3 for $2, 10 for $5, 25 for $10, or 60 for $20. There will be a winner soon. Remember, you can't win if you do not buy any tickets.
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Sue Gibbons Named Paul Harris Plus 2
Sue Gibbons was recognized at the November 8th meeting for having become a Paul Harris Fellow Plus 2 contributor to the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations Sue!
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Blood Drive for Damon
Damon Miller required several blood transfusions while he was in the hospital. Rotarian, Anne Porter, will sponsor a blood drive in Damon's honor at her business, A Plus Home Care Services on Saturday, November 26th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 Am. To scheduled a blood donation appointment contact Anne Porter at 515-964-7297 or go online at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.
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Club Now 32% Women
As of October 31, the club had a total of 89 members. Twenty six, 29%, of the members are female. Not counting honorary members, 32% of the "Active" members are women.
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Pat Timmons Named Paul Harris + 3
At the November 1 noon meeting, Foundation Chair, Steve SchraderBachar presented Pat Timmons with a pin containing 3 sapphire stones in recognition of her becoming a Paul Harris Fellow plus 3. Congratulations and thank you Pat.
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Jeff Dammon Named Member of the Month for November
President Carmen Davis presented Jeff Dammon with the "Member of the Month" pin for November during the meeting on November 1st. This was in recognition of Jeff's work in coordinating Boy Scout Troop #413 in placing stickers in the dictionaries and on the back of the calculators for distribution to Ankeny 4th Graders. Scout Troop 413 is sponsored by Ankeny United Church of Christ. Scoutmaster is Jason Godfrey.
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Damon Miller Update
Journal entry by Amy Miller - October 31
Well... Today we received the frustrating news that the hospital has not even received the paperwork/instructions from the insurance company for the third appeal. Unbelievable! The appeal process has not even begun & we find this out a week later? I have just about reached my boiling point. In the meantime, Damon has been getting stronger slowly & has felt good. He will still have IV feedings for 3 more weeks in hopes of the colon fistula healing. His spirits are ok, but obviously frustrated & needing a change. Please pray for SOMETHING to happen in the next couple of days...this holding pattern is getting old.
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November Rotarian Birthdays
The following Rotarians will celebrate birthdays in November:
3rd - Steve Wieneke
4th - Nate Burnham
11th - Laura Luetje
24th - Linda Bradbury
25th - Jan Franck
25th - Del Mohler
26th - Kathy Sibbel
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Distribution of Dictionaries Completed
During the week of October 17-21, members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny distributed dictionaries and calculators to 965 4th graders in 12 elementary schools in Ankeny including St. Luke's and Ankeny Christian Academy. This was the 11th consecutive year for the distribution of dictionaries and the club has now donated a total of approximately 9,000 dictionaries. Thank you to Mark Land for coordinating the distribution with all the schools, Jeff Dammon for working with Boy Scout Troop #413, sponsored by Ankeny United Church of Christ and Scout Master Jason Godfrey, for helping to place a Rotary sticker in each dictionary and on each calculator and to Trent Murphy for providing the warehouse space for the dictionaries and calculators. Also, thank you to the 23 Ankeny Rotarians that helped with the distribution. As the dictionaries were being distributed, each student was told to put their name inside the front cover and then to look up the word "service". They were then told of some of the service projects the Rotary Club of Ankeny participates in the Ankeny area and around the world. They also were asked to look up the longest word in the English language and were asked to share what other things they could find in their dictionaries. |
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Donation for Snow Pants
Dave Kissinger, Project Fresh Start Coordinator, was in attendance at the noon Rotary meeting on October 25th to accept a check from the club in the amount of $1,000. The donation will be used to purchase snow pants to be distributed with the coats to needy children in the Ankeny community.
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November is Rotary Foundation Month
During the 1917 Rotary Convention in Atlanta, then President Arch C. Klumph stated "It seems eminently proper that we should accept endowments for the purpose of doing good in the world." Yet at the time, support for the idea was far from unanimous and some thought an endowment fund would create more trouble than it was worth. But his idea received the support it most need in the form of an initial donation of $26.50 from the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Missouri. This year is the 100 year of the Foundation and we recognize Klumph's idea as not only visionary, but revolutionary since it set in place the mechanism that allowed Rotary to become the vast force for "Doing good in the World" that it is today. November is Rotary Foundation month. |
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Prospective New Corporate Member - Community State Bank
The Board recently approved a corporate application for membership to the Rotary Club of Ankeny from Community State Bank. Current Rotarian, Damon Miller, Commercial Banker, would become the Primary Designee. Angi Bright, Portfolio Managing Officer and T. J. Brand, Commercial Loan Officer would be Secondary Designees. Angi was a member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny from 2006 to 2009 when she left to be a stay at home mother.
Comments regarding Community State Bank's application may be forwarded to any Board member.
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November Rotary Board Meeting
The November board meeting for the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be: When: Thursday, November 10th All members are welcome and it counts as a make-up!
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Barbeque Anyone?
The Iowa Energy will be sponsoring a "Barbeque Cook-off" for Des Moines area Rotary clubs in conjunction with Polio Plus night at an Iowa Energy basketball game on Saturday January 28th. Contact Carmen Davis if you would like to represent the Rotary Club of Ankeny in this cook-off.
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Hillary Seen at Noon Club Meeting
Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, made a surprise visit at the noon club's meeting on October 25th. Some people thought she sounded and looked a lot like Sally Schroeder except for her face.
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Evening Club Clears Flower Bed
The Evening Rotary Club of Ankeny adopted a flower bed from the City of Ankeny again this year. Now that the growing season is over, the club met at the flower bed on the evening of October 25th to trim bushes and remove all the annual plants. After the work was done, Kathy Sibbel hosted the group at her home for snacks and wine.
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District 6000 Rotary Ring Day
Rotarians in District 6000 will be ringing bells all across the District for local Salvation Army units on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Contact Carmen Davis if you would like to help with this project. You can also go to http://tinyur.com/rotaryringday for more information.
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Rotary District 6000 Foundation Dinner
"Rotary Serving Humanity" through the Rotary Foundation has been successful for the past 100 years. The work of the Rotary Foundation becomes a privilege for Rotarians. Thanks to your generous contributions and those of many others in District 6000, The Rotary Foundation has much to share with the world as we celebrate its 100th year. Each Rotarian in District 6000 is invited to attend the 5th annual Rotary District 6000 Foundation Dinner, Saturday November 5th at the Radisson Hotel, Coralville with a social hour beginning at 6:00 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM. The district will be recognizing many Foundation milestones in giving by District 6000 members. The keynote speaker will be Michael McGovern the current RI PolioPlus Chairman.
If you are interested in attending, contact Nate Burnham, nfburnham@gmail.com for a registration form.
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Rotary Christmas Social
The date for the Ankeny Rotary Christmas social has been changed to Thursday, December 15th. This was to avoid a conflict with the ISU vs. Iowa men's basketball game which is scheduled for December 8th. We know we have several fans of both Iowa State and Iowa in our membership that would like to watch the game. If you have already registered and still plan to attend you do not need to register again. If you find the new date does not work for you, you can respond to the on-line registration that was sent to you through ClubRunner by clicking on the "Attend or Decline" and you will be able to unregister. Also if you had previously declined but are now able to attend, you can use the on-line registration to register. If you have not registered please do so as soon as possible.
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Distributions of Dictionaries has Begun
The distribution of dictionaries and calculators to Ankeny 4th graders began on October 17th and will continue through Friday, October 21st. Thank you to everyone that has volunteered to help. Remember the first name on the list at each school is responsible for picking up the dictionaries from CJM Financial's warehouse.
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Registration Available for Christmas Social
The Rotary Club of Ankeny will be celebrating Christmas with dinner in the Recital Hall at the Temple for Performing Arts, 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, on Thursday December 8th. There will be a social time from 5:30 to 6:15 with dinner to be served at 6:15 Following dinner, we will attend, "Triple Expresso" at 7:30 t the Temple. The cost for members and one guest will be $45 per person for the dinner and show. If you do not wish to join us for the show, dinner only is $30 per person. Registration is now available on line. Please register as soon as possible since tickets to the show are limited. "Triple Expresso" is a highly caffeinated comedy that tells the story of the three guys whose bid for showbiz fame and fortune ended in 4-minutes of magnificent failure on national television. Hugh Butternut, Buzz Maxwell and Bobby Bean tell their rags-to-rags story earnestly, with hysterical results. The laughter is infectious and the comedy appeals to everyone from first graders to college students to baby-boomers to grandparents.
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More Construction at AMP Site
Construction has begun on the second pavilion at the site of the Ankeny Market Pavilion. Dirt has been moved and footings poured. The plan is to complete the construction of the second pavilion yet this fall.
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Damon Update
10/17 Update from Amy:
Damon is really suffering emotionally right now. He's had enough & is struggling to find the strength to get better. Dr Franko will be back tomorrow & I pray he can offer some advice and alternatives to what we were told today by the social worker. Basically, she told me that they have found two (sub-par) skilled nursing facilities in the Des Moines area that would take him with TPN. Our insurance company feels like he is ready for this next level of care so they will force him to go to one of these when a bed opens. This IS NOT what Damon needs...basically a retirement home where he would lose the small amount of motivation he has right now. Why can't insurance companies do what's best for the patient? So unbelievably sad & maddening!
10/14 Update from Amy:
Please pray for Dr Franko to save the day tomorrow...he's our only hope right now as I was told. Damon needs a positive step right now in the worst way. Dr Franko's partner called to try to convince the insurance company with zero success. Their comments were that he needs to go to a skilled nursing facility or home. There is only one skilled nursing facility in Waterloo that will take patients with TPN feedings. Damon will be on TPN for another 5 weeks. What a corner insurance has pushed us into. Unreal. |
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Scouts Complete Dictionary Prep
Approximately 25 boy scouts and leaders met at CJM Financial on October 10th to put stickers on 1008 dictionaries and calculators. These items are now ready to be distributed to 4th graders in Ankeny during the week of October 17th. Thanks to Jeff Dammon for directing the placement of the stickers. Also, thank you to Trent Murphy for allowing the club to use his warehouse to store the dictionaries and calculators.
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Board Approves Donations
in During their meeting October 13th, the Board approved donations to:
Dollars for Scholars: The club has contributed to Dollars for Scholars for at least the past 10 years including $1,000 last year for a $500 scholarship to a student in each high school. This year the club will be donating a total of $2,000 to fund two $500 scholarship at both Ankeny High School and Centennial High School next spring.
Ankeny Community Chorus: $500 to aid with the purchase of copyright sheet music for three concerts in 2017.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: The club will be sponsoring Stacey Koeppen in a half marathon in support of this organization.
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Ankeny Rotarians Attend Multi-Club Event
Nine members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny attended a Des Moines area Multi-Club event on October 13th in Johnston. The speaker was Margaret Catley-Carlson who talked about "Water Quality and Sustainability". The next Multi-Club event will be June 9, 2017 when a several recognized experts will present a forum panel on water. Thank you to Rich Job for representing Ankeny on the planning committee.
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Prospective New Members Attend Membership Social
The membership social held at Ankeny Golf & Country Club on October 11th was attended by 14 Rotarians and 7 prospective new members. It was a pleasant evening with wine and beer tasting and appetizers. This was a great opportunity to learn about Rotary and our club. Hopefully, it results in some additional members to our club. If you had a guest in attendance, be sure to follow up with them in case they have questions and to invite them to attend one of our meetings. Also, several members invited guest that were not able to attend. We need to make sure these prospective new members know they are welcome to attend a meeting and consider joining our club.
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