Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-07-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Des Moines Theater, 22325 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Des Moines Theater, 22325 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Speaker: Shawn Hayes, Administrative Sergeant for the Normandy Park Police Department.
Sgt. Hayes specializes in the field of impaired driving enforcement and instructs drug and alcohol courses across the State of Washington. His presentation is “Kratom; The Danger to Our Community.”
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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-07-01 | WA
No Meeting – Fourth of July Holiday

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-06-10 | WA
No meeting due to the President’s Installation event on Monday, June 8.

New President Installation Party
2026-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Des Moines Theater, 22325 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
All club members are invited to the installation of Fred Swanson as our new club president. This fun event will include a roast of the incoming president. BYOB.

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Des Moines Theater, 22325 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Rotarians will roleplay mock interviews with students from Highline Public Schools’ Transitions Program. The activity will be led by Jaimie Laitinen & Anne-Marie Lake of Wise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rotarians should come with their curiosity, kindness and helpful feedback for the students.
If you can’t make the meeting in person, join us on Zoom.
Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Des Moines Theater, 22325 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Club Assembly: Learn about the latest work of our club and find a volunteer opportunity you are passionate about!
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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Des Moines Theater, 22325 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Our speaker will be Mic McDaniel, founder of Global Helps Network, a non-profit dedicated to assisting people in need in India and around the world. Mic will be presenting on the organization’s registered nurse (RN) scholarship program.
Mic played a key role in authorizing the Rotary district grant that supports this initiative. He brings over 15 years of Rotary experience from District 5020 and his home club in Tacoma. He is excited to share the life-changing impact that Global Health Network is making in India.
If you can’t make the meeting in person, join us on Zoom.
Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Seattle, WA, United States
Wen Chen, PhD will be speaking to us about China’s Global Impact. Born and raised in China, she has found great wisdom in the 5,000 years of civilization that influence everything in daily life.
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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Seattle, WA, United States
Speakers: Tetiana Nokhatska and Yuliia Matvieieva, Viola Fund

Viola Fund Board President Tetiana Nokhatska and Board Member Yuliia Matvieieva will tell us about Viola Fund, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s defenders and civilians. They will share an update on the ongoing war and provide insight into current living conditions in Ukraine, offering a firsthand perspective on the challenges and needs facing the country today.
The Volia Fund raises critical resources to deliver impactful programs and support services across Ukraine. As a partnership-driven platform, it advances targeted, technology-focused initiatives in defense, research, manufacturing, and education—helping to protect lives and strengthen the nation’s resilience.

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Seattle, WA, United States
Speaker: Blue Montgomery, CAPiTA Snowboards & BMX SeaTac

Blue Montgomery is a former professional snowboarder who is deeply committed to community impact. He serves as the President of the Board for SeaTac BMX, a nonprofit organization that has developed a world-class BMX racetrack in an underserved community. Through this work, Blue helps create a safe and positive environment for youth and families, offering a pathway for growth, confidence, and achievement through cycling and outdoor recreation.
Blue is the founder and CEO of CAPiTA Snowboards, an internationally recognized brand celebrated for its innovation, performance, and design. Blue transformed CAPiTA from a Pacific Northwest startup into one of the most influential companies in the global snow sports industry. Blue is also a founding partner of Union Binding Company,

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Seattle, WA, United States
Club members Alice Lamunu, Steve Swank and Scott Logan will share highlights of their trip to Uganda in support of VOCFINU.

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Seattle, WA, United States
Speaker: Sherie Valderrama is the President of Songea’s Kids, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to building hope and transforming the lives of orphans and vulnerable children in southern Tanzania.
The organization supports children and their communities in Songea and Hope Village by providing safe shelter, clean water, food, clothing, education, healthcare, and essential infrastructure.

Realizing Global Grant Success
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Rotary Club Meeting
2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Seattle, WA, United States
Speaker: Bettina Carey

Bettina will present “Des Moines Means Business: How Communities Turn Generosity Into Movements.” Drawing from more than 30 years of experience working with businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations, Betitina will share real examples of how grassroots fundraising, sponsorships, and community collaboration can transform small acts of generosity into lasting community impact.

Rotary Membership Social
2026-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant, 22204 Marine View Dr., DES MOINES, WA
The Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park is hosting a social for new club members and community members interested in learning more about our club. Club members are encouraged to come and bring friends.
Appetizers are on the club! See you there!

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Seattle, WA, United States
We will hear from fellow Rotarian Linda Houser, a dedicated genealogy volunteer and retired Boeing aerospace professional. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many of her retirement plans, Linda redirected her time and energy toward a longstanding passion: family history research.
Linda’s interest in genealogy began more than 16 years ago while researching her own ancestry. During her search on Ancestry, she discovered a photograph of her grandparents’ headstone taken by a volunteer who documented burial sites for researchers. Inspired by the impact of that single act of service, Linda began photographing headstones to support others tracing their family histories.
Since then, Linda has photographed 214,835 cemetery headstones across the United States and internationally, including sites in Paris, Poland, Havana, and Italy.
If you can’t make the meeting in person, join us on Zoom.
Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Seattle, WA, United States
Our speaker is Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui. Elected to her second four-year term in 2025, Mayor Matsui is committed to transparent, accountable government, strong public safety, environmental stewardship, and a high quality of life for residents. She is actively engaged in the community and values resident voices in City decision-making. She is also an avid Mariners Fan!
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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Seattle, WA, United States
Our speaker is Des Moines Assistant Police Chief Cory Stanton, who joined the Des Moines Police Department in September 2024, bringing more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, including 19 years with the King County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout his career, he has served in patrol, training, recruiting, media relations, and command-level leadership roles.
Cory is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia — a nationally recognized leadership program that brings together senior law enforcement leaders from across the United States and around the world. His time at the Academy focused on leadership, officer wellness, organizational culture, and building strong community partnerships.
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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Seattle, WA, United States
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