Speakers
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| Al Perales - IA AG Consumer Protection Agent | Feb 07, 2025 7:00 AM |
Fighting Fraud
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| Valeria Van Kooten-COO, IA Historical Society | Feb 14, 2025 7:00 AM |
Fun Facts About Iowa and Her History
Valerie Van Kooten is the Administrator and COO of the State Historical Society of Iowa. Having grown up in Pella, Valerie has loved Iowa history her entire life and is proud to now be able to share that passion statewide. She and her husband Kent have three married sons, four grandkids, with another on the way and live on an acreage near Pella. |
| FOUNDER'S DAY MEETING | Feb 21, 2025 7:00 AM |
Off Site Meeting at Member Businesses
The Rotary Club of Des Moines will not meet at the Holiday Inn. Instead, members are encouraged to sign up to attend a meeting at a member's business as part of celebrating Vocational Service DMAM Rotary style! A few meetings around town will be held simultaneously, so selecting and signing up to attend is important. As usual, breakfast is included!
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| Craftsman with Character CEO - Dave Hatja | Feb 28, 2025 7:00 AM |
Lessons In Leadership
Dave Hataj is the second-generation president and owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc., a Wisconsin-based custom gear manufacturer, where he has worked for over 35 years. He is a Journeyman machinist, has a BA from University of California, Irvine, a Masters of Christian Studies from Regent College in Vancouver BC, and a doctorate from Bakke Graduate University, developing a curriculum called Craftsman with Character. The course introduces high school students to the trades and manufacturing as an excellent career path, while developing character and soft skills. The U.S. Navy has recently partnered with Dave to expand Craftsman with Character nationally.
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