Eighteen members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny were recognized at the Club's "Annual Celebration and Awards Banquet" for having perfect attendance for the 2025-2026 Rotary year. No one was actually present at all noon meeting the Club held during the year but President Brandon Converse only missed four meetings. During the year members received over 450 make-ups to improve their attendance and for some to achieve perfect attendance. Jamie Silver led the all members with 29 makeups. Make-ups included board meetings, Friday morning coffees, committee meetings, social event, new member orientations, service projects, and on-line make-ups.
The members with perfect attendance were: 1 Year - Hans Hoeksema & Jamie Silver: 3 Years Andy Schnurr, Amy Ratekin & Sara Wilson; 3 Years - Brandon Converse; 4 Years - Kent Patterson; 8 Years - Todd Eipperle; 12 Years - Rich Job; 13 Years - Doug Beech; 14 Years - Jim Ramsey, Steve SchraderBachar, & Todd Wehr; 15 Years - Daman Miller; 18 Years - Sally Schroeder; 22 Years - Nate Burnham & Tom Friedman; and 36 Years - Shar Dunlap.
