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
Andy Wailes, Owner Precision Aerial Applications
Dec 17, 2024
Drone Technology application use in Ag industry
Dr. Erick Pruitt - Ankeny CSD Superintendent
Feb 04, 2025
Update from Ankeny Community School District
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Ankeny!
Service Above Self
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
Ankeny Golf & Country Club
314 SW Irvinedale Dr.
Ankeny, IA 50023
United States of America
Ankeny, IA 50023
United States of America
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Ankeny!
Service Above Self
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
Ankeny Golf & Country Club
314 SW Irvinedale Dr.
Ankeny, IA 50023
United States of America
Ankeny, IA 50023
United States of America
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!
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.
Rotarians wore costumes for the last meeting of the month to have some fun with the Halloween holiday.
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.
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
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
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.
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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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.
The annual Rotary International Convention for 2025 will be held in Calgary, Canada next year on June 21, 2025. More details to follow.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
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
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;
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.
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!
William F. "Bill" Tubbs
October 12, 1948 — September 20, 2024
Eldridge, Iowa
Bill Tubbs, 75, former publisher, philanthropist and longtime supporter of the North Scott community, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison surrounded by loved ones. Tubbs was Past District Govenor of Rotary District 6000 from fiscal year 2004-2005.
Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, September 27th at the Eldridge United Methodist Church and one hour prior to services on Saturday.
Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 28th at the Fine Arts Center at North Scott High School in Eldridge. Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge is assisting the family with arrangements.
Full Obituary: https://www.mcginnis-chambers.com/obituaries/william-tubbs
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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A Rotary "Christmas Vacation" Social
Briarwood Golf ClubDec. 09, 2024
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District Conference
Apr. 12, 2025
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2025 Rotary Runs For the Roses
FFA Enrichment CenterMay 03, 2025
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. -
2025 Rotary International Convention
Jun. 21, 2025 – Jun. 25, 2025
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