Our Mission
The Rotary Club of Des Moines is an association of civic leaders who are making our community and the world a better place to live, learn, work, and play.
2009-2010 Club Officers
President: Lisa Meinecke
President-Elect: Al Isaac
Immediate Past President: Dan Johnson
Secretary: Pat Bosmans
Treasurers: Brian Snure and Jane Ipsen
Sergeant at Arms: Jim Polhamus
Directors
Community Service: Steve Swank
Educational/Vocational Service: Catherine Carbone Rogers
Club Service: Dave Markwell
Membership: Ric Jacobson
Public Relations: Michael Allan
Rotary Foundation: Al Isaac
International Service: Mark Rusnak
Programs: Janel Stonebeck
Wine Festival: Gary Towe
2009-2010 Club Goals
The following are the 2008-2009 Goals for the Des Moines Rotary Club. These goals are not in any order of priority, but are a reflection of our Club's diverse and comprehensive contribution to the community and world in which we live.
Goal 1: Add (2) new members to our Club
Goal 2: Develop at least (3) "hands on" community service projects
Goal 3: Participate in (2) International projects
Goal 4: Contribute $100 per member, and $5500 total to the Rotary Foundation
Goal 5: Hold a minimum of (3) Club social events
Goal 6: Increase by 10%, the amount generated from fund raising events and contributed to Club projects and charities
Goal 7: Increase media exposure
Goal 8: Improve new member orientation
Goal 9: Engage every member in a club committee and fund raising projects
Goal 10: Engage in (2) projects with the Mt. Rainier Interact Group
Goal 11: Participate in (4) educational projects
Goal 12: Update website on a quarterly basis and add new features
Goal 13: Increase volunteer support for Program Committee Chair