Iowa Cubs Social
What a fun night at the ballfield! The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening held a social at Principal Park on Tuesday, July 1. We watched the Omaha Stormchasers vs. Iowa Cubs. The final score was 10-7 with Iowa Cubs losing, but we did get to see 2 homeruns in the 9th inning! Thanks to everyone that attended! 
End of Year Celebration / Gavel Passing
Wow, what a night! 
We had an incredible time celebrating our amazing Rotary members. A big thank you to Brenda Wieneke for her fantastic leadership over the past year as President. She truly embodied our mission of service, fellowship, and integrity!As Brenda Wieneke passed the gavel to Noel Fiscus, we couldn't help but feel excited for the journey ahead! 
We shared some laughs and enjoyed the fun awards throughout the evening.
It was heartwarming to honor our Rotarian of the Year, Cathy McDaniel, along with our Paul Harris Fellows and the Polio Plus Society members. Your dedication and service inspire us all!
Here’s to another great year ahead! 
New Member Induction
We're excited to welcome Travis Carlsen, Andrew Carlsen, and Caila Harris-Lindsey as the newest members of our Rotary group! We're thrilled to have you all on board and can't wait to see the fantastic contributions you'll bring. Welcome!
President Elect Noel Fiscus
Last night at our Rotary meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Noel Fiscus about his exciting goals and vision for the upcoming year! As we prepare to pass the gavel next week, we’re all looking forward to the great things ahead under Noel’s leadership. Let’s make it an amazing year together! 
As we prepare to pass the gavel next week, we’re all looking forward to the great things ahead under Noel’s leadership. Let’s make it an amazing year together! 
Community Service Project - Trash Pickup
Rotary is Service in Action! Last night, despite the heat, our amazing team came together to pick up garbage at Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial High School. We truly care about our community and all of you! Let’s keep our beautiful spaces clean!
Last night, despite the heat, our amazing team came together to pick up garbage at Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial High School. We truly care about our community and all of you! Let’s keep our beautiful spaces clean!
Ankeny Community School District Guest Speakers
What an incredible evening at our Rotary meeting last night!
We were thrilled to see a packed house and to welcome some amazing guest speakers: Ankeny School Superintendent Dr. Erick Pruitt, along with Dr. Darin Haack, Dr. Amy Dittmar, and Madisen Gaskin. They delivered a fantastic presentation on the new Innovative Hub facility and the Project Fresh Start.
It was a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with our school leaders. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our speakers for sharing their insights! Let’s continue to support our youth and educational initiatives! 
Going Away Party for Our Exchange Students
What a lovely evening we had celebrating Ada Sallares and Evelyn Forrester! Despite the chilly and rainy weather, the shelter provided a cozy atmosphere for the 36 of us gathered to celebrate these two remarkable individuals.
Ada was honored with a beautiful US flag. Evelyn, received the vibrant Spanish flag. The Rotary Club of Ankeny and the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening each gave a generous $500 contribution to Evelyn. This support will surely help her as she embarks on her exciting journey as an outbound youth exchange student to Spain.
It's always heartwarming to see our community come together to support our youth and celebrate their adventures. Here’s to Ada and Evelyn – may your new chapters be filled with joy and amazing experiences!
BINGO FUN!
Had a fantastic time playing BINGO with the wonderful residents at Sunnyview Care Center last night! 
It’s moments like these that remind us how rewarding it is to give back to our community. If you’re looking to make a difference, check out Rotary!
It’s moments like these that remind us how rewarding it is to give back to our community. If you’re looking to make a difference, check out Rotary! 
Are You Ready?
We had a great Rotary meeting last evening! A big thank you to Susan Mitchell and Sherry Kubalsky for their informative presentation on the essential medical and financial forms we should ALL have in place. Their insights were incredibly helpful and eye-opening. Knowledge is power—and planning ahead makes all the difference!
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Let’s learn and grow together!
TEAM TIME
The Rotary Club of Ankeny had TEAM TIME on Tuesday, May 6. Jeff Magner and Noel Fiscus talked about the budget for 2025-2026. Members then met in committee groups to make plans for the first quarter starting July 1. It's great to be able to allow time for collaboration! Way to go Rotarians!
Ankeny Band Shell Spring Clean-up
Last night at the Ankeny Band Shell, our amazing Ankeny Rotary Evening group came together for a spring clean-up! We pulled weeds, trimmed perennial flowers and bushes, and spread mulch to make our space shine! 
Huge thanks to everyone who joined in—your hard work truly makes a difference! Let’s keep our community beautiful!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined in—your hard work truly makes a difference! Let’s keep our community beautiful! 
Ankeny Community Theater
Our guest speaker was Greg Romans, President of the Ankeny Community Theater Board of Directors. This is the theater's 43rd anniversary. The very first play was "You Can't Take it With You". They perform around 6 plays a year. Tickets are $20. The next play will be "Streetcar Named Desire". Performances are June 6-15. The theater staff is all volunteers. Be sure to check it out!!
Snacks for Service
Last evening, the Ankeny Rotary Evening group had a wonderful time preparing snacks and treats for our three Ankeny Fire Departments and Police Station! We truly appreciate all the hard work they do for our community and love finding ways to show our support. Thank you to our local heroes!
New Member Induction
Last evening, we had the pleasure of inducting Emily Forrester into our Ankeny Rotary Evening group! We’re thrilled to welcome her and her family to our community of dedicated volunteers. Exciting times ahead as we continue our good work together!
We’re thrilled to welcome her and her family to our community of dedicated volunteers. Exciting times ahead as we continue our good work together! 
Possible District Grant 2025-2026
Steve Wieneke led the group and we discussed 3 Possible Grants for 2025-2026. Children's Cancer Connection, Foster Squad, and Save Kids Program were the three organizations we are considering. Members have until April 7, 2025 to vote. We are hoping to get a District 6000 Community Service Grant to help fund this project.
Global Grants
What an inspiring session we had with Glen Rippke from the Rotary Club of Ames, Iowa! He shared some eye-opening insights about the water systems in rural Tanzania and the incredible work being done by the Global Grants Team.
It's amazing to see how Rotary is making such a profound impact on women’s empowerment, education, peace, and community health. Access to clean water is truly a game-changer for these communities, and it’s heartwarming to know that our efforts contribute to a brighter future for so many.
Thank you, Glen, for shedding light on these important issues! Let’s keep working together to make a difference!
Kevin Foley, DSM Airport Guest Speaker
We were truly delighted to have Kevin Foley, the Executive Director of Des Moines Airport, share his insights with us!
Under his dedicated leadership, the Des Moines International Airport has successfully secured funding for a brand-new terminal, which is incredibly exciting news for our community.
Kevin took the time to walk us through all the upcoming airport improvements and passenger enhancements that are in the works. From modern facilities to upgraded amenities, it’s clear that the focus is on making travel as smooth and enjoyable as possible for everyone. We can’t wait to see how these changes will elevate our travel experience.
Thank you, Kevin, for your inspiring vision and commitment to making Des Moines Airport a top-notch destination for travelers!
BINGO
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Uptown Garage for a Social. Members and guests had an absolute blast playing BINGO. It was such a fun way to unwind and connect with each other.
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Uptown Garage for a Social. Members and guests had an absolute blast playing BINGO. It was such a fun way to unwind and connect with each other.
Polio in Pakistan
Last night, we had the privilege of hosting Adeel Butt, a sophomore from Iowa State University, as our guest speaker. Mr. Butt shared his firsthand experiences regarding polio eradication efforts in his homeland of Pakistan. He provided valuable insights into the challenges faced in administering polio vaccinations, the controversies surrounding the initiative, and the current status of polio in the region. Additionally, he highlighted the significant contributions of #Rotary International and the End Polio Initiative in advancing these efforts. His presentation was both informative and inspiring.
Trivia Fun
Rotarians at play! 
Trivia time brings out the fun and friendly competition! Who knew learning could be this much fun?
Trivia time brings out the fun and friendly competition! Who knew learning could be this much fun? 
Food Bank of Iowa
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, we had 9 Rotarians and 6 guests volunteer at the Food Bank of Iowa. Our task was to repackage frozen fried egg patties into packages of 12. This was a fun project and the group set a record for the most egg patties packaged during a 2 hour period. We will be donating $500 to the Food Bank of Iowa to help with the great work they do.
Valentine's Social
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening held a Valentine's Social on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 12 members and 4 guests attended. The guests were Amanda Fiscus, Dave Kubalsky, Evelyn & Emily Forrester. Thank you to our hosts Marie Kline of LPT Realty and Cathy & DuWayne McDaniel from Bryant Iowa Heating and Cooling!
Members enjoyed refreshments and great company. The heart search game was a lot of fun and congratulatons to Evelyn & Emily for winning with the most points! They received a basket full of chocolate goodies! What a great Valentine present!!!
Member Spotlights
Four members of the Rotary Club or Ankeny Evening gave member spotlights on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Sherry Kubalsky, Ann Wright, Doug Wright, and Tyler Cahill all shared stories about themselves. It is great to get to know our Rotarian friends better.
Iowa Wild Adaptive Sports Split the Pot
Proud to share that our Rotary group successfully sold $1,930 in Split the Pot tickets! 
The proceeds will be split 50/50 between the drawing winner and Adaptive Sports Iowa. Thank you to everyone who supported this initiative! Rotary is helping to empower athletes with disabilities. Together, we make a difference!
The proceeds will be split 50/50 between the drawing winner and Adaptive Sports Iowa. Thank you to everyone who supported this initiative! Rotary is helping to empower athletes with disabilities. Together, we make a difference!
District 6000 Community Grant Discussion
Last night, the Ankeny Evening Rotary gathered at Jethro's BBQ for our Club Assembly to brainstorm ideas for our 2025-2026 Community Service Grant options! We also took a moment to celebrate the success of our 2024-2025 partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Exciting things are on the horizon! 
We had a blast at our Ankeny Evening Rotary's monthly social! From fun games to quality time together, it was a joyful evening filled with laughter and camaraderie. We love serving our community while having a great time! If you're interested in joining our awesome group, just message us! We'd love to have you! 
TEAM TIME
Exciting evening at Rotary! We took the opportunity to dive into TEAM Time, working in small groups to brainstorm and develop our committee projects. Nothing beats collaborating with such passionate individuals! Can’t wait to see what we accomplish TOGETHER!
Helping Hands Food Boxes
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met on Tuesday, December 17, at 6:00 p.m. at Magee's Irish Pub. Noah Wright was inducted into the Rotary club. Welcome, Noah!!
Cathy McDaniel gave her Member Spotlight. We learned a lot of interesting things about Cathy and found out she is a great speaker as well! Thanks, Cathy!
Kathy Sibbel presented Ada Sallares, foreign exchange student from Barcelona, Spain, with a Rotary necklace, as a Christmas present, from both the Rotary Club of Ankeny and the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening.
Ann Wright talked about food insecurity in our community. The members and Rotary Club contributed food items for the Helping Hands Food Boxes in Ankeny. Members sorted items and then volunteered to deliver the items this week. There is a great need in our community, especially at this time of year.
Our Rotary Club will not be meeting the rest of December. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 7, at 6:00 p.m. at Magee's. We will have TEAM TIME and work in our committee groups.
Rotary Holiday Party
The Rotary Club of Ankeny and the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Briarwood Country Club for our annual Holiday Party. The theme was "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". Approximately 60 people attended the event. The meal was delicious.
Members were invited to dress up like characters in the movie. First place went to Shar Dunlap, second place to DuWayne McDaniel, and third place to Sara Wilson. We answered trivia questions about the movie. All members enjoyed a very entertaining evening.
"THANK YOU" to Marie Kline, Cathy McDaniel, Wendy Deppe, and Todd Eipperle for planning this fun event. Great job!
Warm Hearts, Warm Beds
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met on Tuesday, December 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church for a community service project. The group made 25 tie blankets for the Warm Hearts Warm Beds Project. The blankets will be given to the Ankeny Service Center as well as to hospitals in the Des Moines area. This is a fun project that the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening has done for the past few years. What a great way to help others in our community!
Next week we will be having our Christmas party on Monday, December 9, with the Rotary Club of Ankeny. Looking forward to a fun night with the theme "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation".
Guest Speakers Neil Fell & Sherry Kubalsky
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met at 6:00 p.m. at Magee's Irish Pub on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Our first guest speaker was Neil Fell, member of the Rotary Club of Ankeny and the District 6000 Foundation Regional Representative. Neil shared that every little bit does make a difference. If we all work together giving to The Rotary Foundation and to Polio Eradication efforts great things can and will happen! Neil talked about polio eradication and how far we have come. We are close to eradicating this terrible disease from the face of the earth.
Our second speaker was Sherry Kubalsky, a member of our Rotary club. Sherry went on a mission trip to Ghana, Africa May 5-17, 2024. She had an amazing experience. Many people in Ghana have malaria and worm problems due to drinking from very dirt water sources on the surface of the ground. The people in this country need clean water wells to get over needing the deworming treatments. While Sherry was there they had a water well dedication following the church service. Sherry has written 3 books so far and all proceeds go to help with clean water in Ghana.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Service Project
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 for a community service project. 7 members and guests volunteered at Sleep in Heavenly Peace to make bed frames. 8 members and guests volunteered to deliver and set up twin beds for children who do not have a bed. Our Rotary club donated $10,000 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace this year. We have volunteered numerous times to help them with their goal of "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town". Our Rotary members plus other friends have donated bedding to Sleep in Heavenly Peace as well. This is a great organization and if you want to check it out here is the link: https://shpbeds.org/chapter/ia-des-moines/.
Mixology Social
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Magee's. Jon Riebhoff was inducted into the club. Welcome, Jon!
Then the club held a Social called "Mixology". Jason, our fabulous bartender, showed the group how to make 3 special drinks you could serve over the holidays. He also gave us some bartending "tips" that might come in handy some day. The group had a great time socializing and trying new drinks. A big "THANK YOU" to Jason, our bartender, and to Magee's for allowing us to do this. Members can't wait to do it again!!
Next week on Tuesday, November 19 we will be volunteering at Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Des Moines. Some members are making bed frames and some members are delivering and setting up beds for children that don't have any beds.
Foster Squad Christmas Bags
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met at Magee's Irish Pub on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Ed Arnold talked about polio eradication. Nate Buch talked about the Iowa Wolves basketball game to be held February 28, 2025. Rotary is partnering with the Iowa Wolves and tickets are a special price of $20 and $10 goes to polio eradication on Feb. 28. See a Rotary member to purchase tickets.
The members then conducted a community service project. We assembled 100 Christmas bags with presents for the Foster Squad Christmas Party. This is the second year we have participated in this project. It is a lot of fun and we know the kids will love getting a special present. A big "THANK YOU" to Ann & Doug Wright for chairing this project.
Next week, November 12, we have a fun social event "Mixology" planned at 6:00 p.m. at Magee's. We will learn how to make three festive holiday drinks. Rotarians feel free to bring guests. Chase Netusil is in charge of this project.
Halloween Party
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening held a festive Halloween party on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at what will be the new Good Trip Travel Company office in uptown Ankeny. Over 30 members and guests enjoyed beverages and hors d'oeuvres thanks to our hosts Bill and Victoria Ogier. After enjoying fellowship, drinks and food the group went on a walking tour of Uptown Ankeny. Bill shared many interesting facts about the history of how the city Ankeny was originally settled, along with a few haunting "ghost stories". The group had a great time socializing and learning more about Ankeny. A big "THANK YOU" to Bill and Victoria for hosting.
Next week on Tuesday, November 5, we will meet at Magee's Irish Pub at 6:00 p.m. Ed Arnold and Nate Buch will share information information about the Iowa Wolves Basketball game on February 28, 2025 where our Rotary Club members will be asked to purchase tickets to raise money to eradiacate polio. We will also be completing a community service project. We will fill Christmas bags for the Foster Squad. Guests are always welcome..
Having Fun at the Halloween Party
Great Conversations
Bill Ogier, Tour Guide
Rotary Meeting Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Clay Budach was inducted into the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening. Clay is a financial planner in Ankeny. Clay has been an active part of our club over the last month, and we are excited to welcome him into our Rotary club. Congratulations Clay!
Our guest speaker was Ada Sallares, Rotary Youth Exchange student from Barcelona, Spain. Ada spoke about her life back home and what she has done in Iowa since she arrived on August 19, 2024. Ada is a junior that attends Ankeny Centennial High School. She has recently participated on the JV Volleyball team; she will be a cheerleader on the JV Boys and Girls Basketball teams this winter, and plans to participate in soccer this coming spring. Ada previously presented this program to the Rotary Club of Ankeny at a noon meeting. Ada is staying with host parents Steve and Brenda Wieneke, August 2024 - January 2025. Ada’s second host parents will be Juan Arias and Patty Munguia January - July 2025.
Noel Fiscus gave his Member Spotlight. Noel shared information about his family, how he was inpsired to get into the jewelry business while still in high school, and how he has grown his business, Fiscus Jewelers, over the past 21 years. Noel is very knowledgeable about jewelry. His store sells all types of jewelry and watches, does appraisals, and does some consignment.
Next week on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 we will have a Halloween Party. We will meet at the new location for Good Trip Travel Co. (701 W. 1st St. in Ankeny) at 5:45 p.m. We will have snacks and beverages and then take a haunted tour of Uptown Ankeny. Friends and family are welcome to come.
New Member Induction Clay Budach
Ada Sallares, Exchange Student
Noel Fiscus Member Spotlight
Cleaning dog toys at ARL
Sorting cans of cat and dog food at ARL
Great group of volunteers
Fun Facts About Rotary
On Tuesday, October 8, the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met at Magee's Irish Pub at 6:00 p.m. Jenna Pomrenke was inducted into the club. Welcome Jenna!!!! Victoria Ogier gave her Member Spotlight. This is a great way for members to learn more about each other.
Our club then played a game called "Fun Facts About Rotary". Members were divided into groups of 3-4 people. They had t 15 minutes to answer 15 questions about Rotary. Some of the questions were multiple choice, short answer, and true/false. Then the group went over the answers and it was a great way to learn more about Rotary and still have fun. This was a new activity we tried instead of the traditional new member orientation or fireside chat.
Next week we will be volunteering at the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines at 6:00 p.m. We encourage all members to attend and feel free to bring adult family members and friends.
Induction of new member Jenna Pomrenke 
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TEAM Time
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Magee's Irish Pub. President Brenda Wieneke called the meeting to order. Penny Wilson, Kids Hope USA Director at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church shared a little bit about the Kids Hope mentoring program and answered questions. The club donated $400 to this program so that the children in this program could get their own book at the book fairs at school this year. The students will also each receive a bookmark with the Rotary 4 Way Test printed on it.
The focus of our meeting was TEAM Time - "Together Everyone Achieves More". Members divided into 4 committee groups and had time to brainstorm and plan for the future meetings. We then presented a new membership activity called Each One Bring One. Members each drew a month out of a box and that is the month we would like them to invite a prospective member to any meeting that month. This is a fun way to expose Rotary to more people in the Ankeny community.
Next week on Tuesday, October 8, we are going to be playing a game focusing on Fun Facts About Rotary. It will be a way for members and guests to learn more about the Rotary organization. Hope you can attend!
Penny Wilson
Check Presentation
Children's Cancer Connection
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Children's Cancer Connection in Johnston at 6:00 p.m. Eight members and one guest were present. Jenny Harmeyer, Development Manager, gave us a tour of the facility. They moved into this new building in 2021 and finished remodeling last October. They have a beautiful facility with a very nice outdoor playground.
The Children's Cancer Connection serves 830 families all over Iowa and offers 60 different programs. They support the entire family, not just the children who have been inflicted with cancer. This organization started with a camp back in 1988.
Childhood cancer treatment involves countless medical procedures and experiences. The Beads4Bravery® program allows families to collect a bead for every step and milestone to tell the story of their unique journeys. Children can receive beads for things like dialysis, finger poke, hair loss, music therapy, physical therapy, IV infusion, surgery, X-ray, Ronald McDonald House Stay, end of treatment, etc. Our Rotarians sorted beads into groups of 50 or 100 so the center would know exactly how many beds they had on hand. We ended up counting and sorting 16,020 beads!!!! Note the picture of a sample necklace that a child may have. They often show these at graduation. Our members enjoyed helping the Children's Cancer Connection. If you would like to learn more, go to this link: ccciowa.org.
Next week on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, we will be meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines for the annual CIVITAS Awareness and Prevention of Human Trafficking Program. Members were asked to sign up in advance and should arrive around 4:30 p.m. to sign in. The guest speakers will speak from 5:00-6:45 p.m. Then heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served. During networking, local non-profit agencies will be at tables sharing how Rotarians can get involved with these important issues.
Rotarians counting beads
Beads for Bravery Program
Chili Cook Off Social
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening held a Chili Cook Off Social on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Wendy and Dan Deppe. There were over 20 members and guests present and there were 8 different types of chii in the competition.
First place went to Noel Fiscus, second place to Wendy Deppe, and third place to Doug Wright. It was a fun evening with lots of great food and fellowship. This was the Second Annual Chili Cook Off the club has held.
Next week on Tuesday, September 17, we will be going to the Children's Cancer Connection in Johnston for a tour of the facility and then we will volunteer to help them with some tasks they need to get finished. Members that are interested will then go out to eat and have a social time. Hope to see you then!
Noel Fiscus (1st), Wendy Deppe (2nd), Doug Wright (3rd)
Here is what the winner's received
Chili Cook off Social
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Service Project
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:45 at Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Des Moines for a service project. 9 members and 2 guests delivered and set up 25 beds in the Des Moines area. The children were overjoyed to finally have their own bed and they loved the sheets and comforters. These children will sleep better at night and be ready to learn at school each day.
If you would like to volunteer to help Sleep in Heavenly Peace or donate sheets, bedspreads, pillows, or mattress protectors, you can learn more at this link:
Next week the Rotary Club of Ankeny and the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening are having a Chili Cook Off Social at 6:00 p.m. Which chili will win the prize? Rotarians come to find out!
Rotary Meeting
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening met at Magee's Irish Pub at 6:00 p.m.
We inducted Susan Mitchell as a new member. Susan is now working as a Life Coach. Welcome to Rotary, Susan!!!
Our first guest speaker was Kausalya Reddy, Iowa Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Conference 2024 graduate. Kausalya is a senior at Ankeny High School this year. She was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ankeny and the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening. Kausalya said it was really a fun experience and will encourage other students to attend next year.
Our second guest speaker was Amy Quartell, PE, Ankeny City Engineer. Amy is responsible for Traffic, Engineering, & Storm Water Divisions. Amy shared city plans for the next few years. She also shared some high priority projects for 2030+. The presentation was very informative and interesting.
Next week on September 3, 2024, we will be helping deliver and assemble beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Kausalya Reddy, Iowa Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)
Amy Quartell, PE, Ankeny City Engineer.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Service Project
The Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening held a service project on Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Des Moines. 12 volunteers worked hard to make 10 beds during the time we were there. We were involved with sanding, drilling, hammering, and branding. There are great volunteers to train you so you don't need any prior skills.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is an American nonprofit 501 organization that builds and delivers beds to children who don't have beds to sleep in. They have delivered 1,868 beds since they started the Des Moines Chapter in 2018. With over 270 local chapters nationwide, it is easy to get involved with the SHP in your community.
Our Rotary club has committed to building beds on 2 Saturdays and delivering and setting up beds on 2 Tuesday nights.
If you know a group of people that would be interested in volunteering, here is the link: https://shpbeds.org/chapter/ia-des-moines/
Doug Wright and Kristofer Orth
making a headboard
Volunteers busy at work
Mary Shook & Ann Wright sanding
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