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.

2008-2009 Club Officers

President: Dan Johnson

President-Elect: TBD

Immediate Past President: Jane Ipsen

Secretary: Bonnie Verhunce

Treasurer: James Polhamus

Sergeant at Arms: Hidi Mickelson-Cramer

Directors

Community Service: Steve Swank

Educational/Vocational Service: Brian Snure

Club Service: Patrice Thorell

Membership: Joe Dusenbury

Public Relations: Michael Allan

Rotary Foundation: Alfred Isaac

International Service: Tony Piasecki

Programs: Janel Stonebeck and Virg Staiger

Wine Festival: Gary Towe

2008-2009 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 members to our Club

Goal 2: Develop at least (2) "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 (1) Club family event

Goal 6: Increase by 10%, the amount generated from fund raising events and contributed to Club projects and charities

Goal 7: Idenitfy a new, large scale community project and create an action plan

Goal 8: Create a positive image and lasting impression of the Club within the Community

Goal 9: Improve internal Club communication and participation in Club project, initiatives, and events

Goal 10: Participate in (3-5) educational projects within local schools

Goal 11: Create a Club Leadership Succession Plan