| Charter Party Huge Success - 4/24/2009 |
More than 105 Rotarians and their guests gathered at Glen Oaks Country Club for the club's 18th Charter party. Planned by Ro Crosbie and her always creative and efficient social committee, the evening was rated as "the best one we've ever had". Starting with a reception at 6:30, the guests had a short "tutorial" by Deborah Rinner, Tero's Director of International Protocol and Corporate Etiquette programs. Table assignments helped the guests mingle at dinner, while Deb continued to share her expertise throughout the evening. Printed below are the menu and the "tips" that were printed at each place setting.
Dine Like a Diplomat
Do leave dropped silver on the floor. Quietly signal the wait staff to bring another piece.
Do avoid talking with your mouth full. Take small bites, and you'll find it's easier to answer questions or join in table talk.
Do remember solids (food) are always on your left, liquids (beverages) are on your right.
Don't mop your face with your napkin.
Don't pick your teeth at the table, either with a toothpick or with your fingers. If something gets caught in your teeth, excuse yourself and take care of the problem in the privacy of the restroom.
Don't eat your neighbor's bread. A right-handed person reaches to the left across the dinner plate to eat bread. The bread and butter plate is placed slightly above the dinner plate.
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| Let's send 50 Capitol View Kids to Camp!
Bike Raffle May 15 - 4/24/2009 |
To raise money for this, we are going to host a bike raffle that will culminate at Capitol View’s May 15 all-school carnival. Club members will be asked to help sell tickets before and during the event. All ticket sales will be matched ($.50 on the dollar) by DMAM. It is our goal to raise $3,800 to send 50 students to camp next fall!!
Watch for a flyer about this. If you think you can be of extra helpo, contact Todd Fogdall. |
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| Host an Inbound Student - 4/24/2009 |
| DMAM members are invited to be part of the Inbound Youth Exchange by hosting a student while he/she attends high school for the school year that begins in the fall. Students are from Brazil, Germany, France, Belgium,and Taiwan. Most are 16 years old. A complete list of students seeking home hosts can be obtained from Kay Myers. |
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| DMAM Helps at Relays Pasta Feed - 4/23/2009 |
| Under the guidance of Kirk Tyler, more than 35 DMAM members and their families and friends will serve at the Drake Bell Center's Pasta Feed for the athletes tonight. |
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| Connection Cafe Credits - 4/17/2009 |
| Stay after the meeting the third Friday to make sandwiches -- Every member who helps with sandwich making or serving at Cafe Connection receives makeup credit. |
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| Save May 9 for a special event - 4/10/2009 |
On Saturday, May 9, the Sixth Annual Hoover-Wallace Dinner will be held at the Des Moines Embassy Suites, a special bipartisan moment that will jointly honor Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin for their service to Iowa, the United States, and the world as advocates on behalf of agriculture and nutrition.
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