Events

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Sandy Swanson, Overflow Thrift Store, and Lisa McCarty, All Aboard for Kids, Grant Recipients

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To: Global Grant water partners for Menumu, Tanzania, GG2123113.

We, the Global Grants Team, at the Rotary Club of Ames, are continuing our tradition of having a partners meeting for the current water project. This meeting is for the Tanzanian village of Menumu. The construction started in March and is progressing with occasional rain delays.

The Rotary Club of Ames is partnering with the Rotary Club of Same in Tanzania for the fifth time to bring treated water to another village, Menumu. Giliard Mkumbwa is serving as project manager again and will be in Ames for the meetings.

The meeting will include a presentation by Giliard highlighting the progress of the project along with details of interest about the location and people of Menumu. This is your chance to ask questions of someone that is close to the project.

For those attending the partners meeting we have two meeting options:

Our regular club meeting with our Global Grants team meeting after our regular club meeting.

Or zoom meeting at an earlier time so our partners in Tanzania can attend too. The ZOOM meeting will be held at Sixty Forward, 205 South Walnut Avenue in Ames.

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Giliard will give a presentation at both meetings.

Please find the attached Save The Date document for dates and times.

There will be another notice sent out when we finalize the arrangements.

Frank Mirano, a personal trainer with Ames Fitness Center.

Stronger for Life

Everyone ages, and too often, the words “it’s just part of getting older” are said. A large part of my job is showing and helping people of all ages realize what they’re capable of and how to maintain or improve their health to improve the rest of their lives. I will also walk you through the planning process of integrating exercise into your life.

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Heather Bristow, Director of OLLI at ISU and Retirees, will share information about the OLLI program and its impact on lifelong learning and our community.

The Ames Regional Economic Alliance launched the “Live – Work – Play in Ames” website and social media channels that are designed as a digital platform to showcase the myriad opportunities that make Ames and its surrounding communities vibrant places to reside, pursue careers, and enjoy leisure activities. The new website serves as a centralized hub for residents, prospective movers, job seekers, and visitors, offering detailed insights into the unique aspects of living, working, and playing in the Ames region. By providing a user-friendly platform that encapsulates the essence of the region, the website aims to attract new residents, support local businesses, and enhance the overall community experience.

Andrew's presentation will include a brief history about how Reiman Gardens started, highlights from the first 30 years, and information about the official 30th anniversary celebration--The Botanical Bash, on September 13.

Lunch will be catered by Sweet Caroline’s – Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Potato Salad and a Cookie. 

Harrison Mwamtemi of Shighatini, Tanzania will join us to thank the club for our work with their milk processing plant.

50 Years of University Museums: Celebrating a Legacy of Culture and Community. Discover our history, explore one of the nation’s largest campus public art collections, and learn how our collections and educational programs connect art and community.

We also invite you to celebrate with us at the Brunnier Art Museum for our 50th Anniversary event on September 19, 2025.

The presentation will provide an overview of the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development (MIPA), a regional planning agency in central Iowa. MIPA works with cities and counties on a wide variety of community development activities such as transportation, housing, economic development, and workforce development.

Susie Petra will share an update from Public Schools Strong and share an invitation to a public meeting with the Ames School Board.

Join our effort to create a better place to support the animals in our community. The current Ames Animal Shelter building is 30 years old, small, inadequate, and inefficient - but with your help, we can give our animals the safe and loving environment they need. 

Hear about the new clay courts at the ISU tennis complex from Dave Carlyle 

Artificial intelligence is increasingly woven into our everyday routines, shaping communication, work, security, and more. Dr. Joshua Waite, postdoctoral researcher at Iowa State University’s Translational AI Center and founder of Asters (an early-stage physical security technology startup), will share approachable examples of AI’s role in daily life, address its limitations, and discuss how these technologies are being developed and applied.