Greetings NW Des Moines Rotarians!
The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk is the time we come together, rais-ing funds and sharing hope to declare one number above others: ZERO. Your participation in the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk makes a real difference in the lives of men and fami-lies fighting prostate cancer. From funding research for a test to distinguish aggressive from slowing growing disease, to providing educational and support resources to at risk men in your community, you are driving ZERO’s mission to end prostate cancer. At ZERO, 97 cents of every dollar donated goes toward the lifesaving programs, so you can be confident of the direct impact your participa-tion has in your local community. – Zerocancer.org
Scribe, Dan Boes
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2015-16 Officers & Directors
Future Programs
Arranged By:Chuck Corwin
Greeter:David PierselInvocation:
Mary Polson Sergeant:
Brad HelgemoScribe:
Mark McAndrews
Bill Grask, PresidentBrenda A-M, President Elect
Bill Corwin, TreasurerDianne D-Nelson, Secretary
Ed Arnold, DirectorChuck Corwin, DirectorPenny Luthens, Director
Mark McAndrews, DirectorJenifer M-K, Director
Wendi Wilson, DirectorDan Boes, Past President
6/3: Liz Beck Rotary Overseas
Scholarships
6/10: Jon-Michael Rosmann Iowa Prescription Drug
Corporation
Prez Sez... Dr. Bill Grask
Rotary Club of Northwest Des Moines
May 27, 2016
Scribbles...
or'westerThis Week's Program:
Jan HertkeBike Ride Presentat ion
www.clubrunner.ca/northwestdesmoines / Fr iday 's @ Noon - UGCC 4000-86th St . Urbandale
This Friday the NW Des Moines Rotary welcomed Mark Good to speak about pros-tate cancer awareness. Prostate Cancer occurs in 1 in 7 men. If it is detected early it is nearly 100% survivable. If it is not detected early the cancer will spread to the bones and likely cause death. This is no longer considered your grandfather’s dis-ease, younger men are increasingly affected.
Mark is chairing the ZERO Prostate Cancer Challenge. This is a run/walk to raise both money and awareness for prostate cancer. The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series is the premier program of ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer, the leading national non-profit organization with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO funds patient programs, early detection, and builds awareness.
Coming Soon!!
Mark GoodProstate Cancer Awareness
Items for the Nor’Wester should be submittedby end of the day each Monday. Please send to:
Jenifer Mercer-Klimowski
Phone: 515-237-2203 Fax: 515-237-2283
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Cindy Ray, June 3Diana Reed, June 10
Larry Sample, June 17
Chairperson: Chuck CorwinChuck Corwin, June 3Chuck Corwin, June 10Chuck Corwin, June 17
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Marv Johnson, June 3Joe Kobes, June 10
Jim Lipscomb, June 17
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James Pittman, June 3John Pittman, June 10
Chuck Corwin, June 17
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Chuck Corwin, June 3Cody Johnson, June 10David Crandall, June 17
NORTHWEST ROTARY CLUB • P.O. Box 3715 • Urbandale, IA 50323
Program Greeters Invocation Sergeant Scribe
Future Information
Birthdays
This & That
May 27 Doyle Sanders
Polio Eradication This Week:From the 17 April to the 1 May, 155 countries and territo-ries participated in the historic trivalent to bivalent oral polio vaccine switch, withdrawing the type two component of the vaccine to protect future generations against circulating vaccine derived polioviruses. You can track the switch live!
www.polioeradication.org
Foundation Minute for Week of May 23Everyone looks for different and effective fundraisers for Rotary Foundation! Here are a few:
The Binghamton Philharmonic held a Mac ‘n Cheese Festival. Various restaurants and bars offered their signature macaroni and cheese for a tasting contest – and local microbreweries were present to wash the samples down! The event was advertised on the web and sold 1000 tickets within one week!
A Rotary club up north holds a golf tournament in January!! This tournament is played with a colored ball – a white one would certainly get lost in the snow banks. They play only nine holes and have great fun.
And of course how about a short dip in Lake Champlain– in December! Members of District 7190 sell sponsorships for the event each year and it brings in loads of funds for the Foundation.
The Unadilla Rotary in District 7170- annually holds a pie contest – who can make the best one? The event is sold out and everyone goes home filled and happy.
Whitney Point Rotary holds a Lobster Dinner. Members drive to Maine from New York State to pick up the little critters, and the dinners are consistently sold out!
The Trumansburg Rotary sells raffle tickets for a three-minute free shopping trip through a local supermarket!! The winner receives the chance to fill a shopping cart with as much as he/her can pick up within the time limit.
Great ideas to benefit the Rotary Foundation!!
Other Local MeetingsMonday
West Polk County, Des Moines Imports, (Noon)Tuesday
Ankeny, Ankeny Golf & Country Club, (11:45)Johnston, Hyperion Golf & CC, (7:00 am)
Dallas Center, Memorial Hall, (Noon)West Des Moines, DM Golf & CC, (Noon)
WednesdayEast Polk County, Prairie Meadows, (7:00 am)
Adel, Patrick's Restaurant, 211 S 7th St, #C, (Noon)The Greater Des Moines Club, Okoboji Bar & Grill on
86th in Johnston on the 1st & 2nd Wed. (6:00 pm)
ThursdayWaukee, Des Moines Golf & Country Club, (6:45 am)
Des Moines, Wakonda Club, (Noon)Winterset, Northside Cafe, (Noon)
FridayDes Moines, AM, Wakonda Club at 3915 Fleur Dr. (7:00 am)