Tuesday, May 17 Program: Food Truck Industry in Des Moines Speaker: Nick Kuhn, President, Legion of Food Description: The Legion of Food represents the food truck industry in Des Moines and is the first and only food truck association.  Ever.  Founded in 2015, the Legion of Food is a non-profit whose mission is to assist local
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Tuesday, June 21st Speaker: Governor Terry Branstad Description:  Gov. Terry Branstad is Iowa’s longest-serving governor and is working with Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on a round-the-clock focus on economic development, successfully landing billion-dollar projects for Iowa and expanding agriculture and trade opportunities from around the world.  They have made job-creation their focus, and we’re seeing great
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Tuesday, August 16th Speaker: Tom Ahart, Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools Description: “Ohhhhh, back to school, back to school, to prove to Dad that I’m not a fool…” That was the Billy Madison version of preparing for the upcoming school year.  Sharpen your pencil and plan to attend the August BOMA Luncheon to
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Tuesday, September 20th  Speaker: John Smith, Vice President of Alumni and Development Description:  Did you know that Drake University spans 150 acres in the heart of Des Moines?  John Smith will present to us what’s new and exciting on those acres including but not limited to: the vision of new president Earl “Marty” Martin, opportunities
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Join the IFMA, BOMA, and IREM members and friends for a joint luncheon and presentation: You Get to Write Your Own Story: Beth Montpas is a Life Coach, Speaker and Trainer.  Through her own personal stories, she loves to motivate and inspire others to design their best life and reach their full potential! Wakonda Club 3915
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Tuesday, November 15th  Speaker: David Chivers, Des Moines Register President and Publisher Description:  Register Media, aka The Des Moines Register and Tribune Company, is an institution in our community.  Being the “Newspaper Iowa Depends Upon” since the 1800’s, to a twice daily publication with Register as the morning paper and the Tribune in the afternoon, to
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Tuesday, January 17 Presenters: Sam Carrell, Executive Director of Water Works Park Foundation Kate Byus, 1st Vice President and Capital Campaign Chair Program:  Water Works Park Renovation Project Location: Wakonda Club Time: 11:30 Registration 11:50 Lunch 12:20 Program $25 per person No shows will be billed Dessert Sponsor: Wolin & Associates, Inc. Register and pay
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Tuesday, February 21  Speaker: Chris Garrett, Solheim Cup Tournament Director Description:  2017  Solheim Cup, Des Moines Golf & Country Club Location: Wakonda Club Time: 11:30 Registration 11:50 Lunch 12:20 Program $25 per person No shows will be billed Dessert Sponsor: Perficut Companies Inc. Register and pay by check Register and pay online

Tuesday, March 21  Speaker: Tom Rice, Director, Iowa Center for Higher Education Description: Iowa Center for Higher Education – University of Iowa Des Moines Program Location: Wakonda Club Time: 11:30 Registration 11:50 Lunch 12:20 Program $25 per person No shows will be billed Dessert Sponsor: Larry's Building Services Register and pay by check Register and
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Tuesday, April 18  Speaker: Colonel Shawn Ford, 132nd Wing Commander, Iowa Air National Guard Description:  Iowa Air National Guard, 132nd Wing and their Mission Location: Wakonda Club Time: 11:30 Registration 11:50 Lunch 12:20 Program $25 per person No shows will be billed Dessert Sponsor:  Baker Group Register and pay by check Register and pay online