Events from September 9 – November 25 – Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park

Rotary Club Meeting

Michael Hart — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Sam Williams serves as General Manager of American Lake Veterans Golf Course, a one-of-a-kind facility dedicated to serving veterans and their families through the game of golf. Under Sam’s leadership, American Lake has continued to grow as a place where veterans of all abilities can find recreation, rehabilitation, camaraderie, and healing.

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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting

Michael Hart — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

VJ Kopacki will speak with us about Landmark on the Sound and other historic Des Moines locations. She is a seasoned museum professional with a Master’s in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University and a dual BA from Dickinson College. She currently serves as Executive Director of the Des Moines Historical Society, following leadership roles with the Northwest Railway Museum, Kent Historical Museum, Historic Sugartown, Pearl S. Buck International, and the National Park Service at Gettysburg.

VJ also serves on the 4Culture Historic Preservation Advisory Committee and the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board as Historian. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about uncovering stories often overlooked by history and helping communities discover their place in the past to better shape their future.

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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting

Michael Hart — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Join us for happy hour at Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant.

Rotary Club Meeting

Michael Hart — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Pamela Quadros serves as Vice President of Partnerships for the Seattle Sports Commission, where she cultivates strategic partnerships that advance the organization’s mission of promoting inclusivity, economic growth, and equity through sports.

Throughout her career in media and sales leadership, she has built a reputation for driving revenue growth, developing impactful partnerships, and championing philanthropic initiatives through decades of community service.

The Seattle Sports Commission is a nonprofit organization dedicated to positioning Seattle as a premier sports destination. The organization has helped bring world-class events to the region, including MLB All-Star Week, the NHL Winter Classic, NCAA Championships, and is playing a leading role in preparing Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Through signature events such as the Region Ready Summit, Women in Leadership Breakfast, Seattle Sports Commission Golf Open, and the Sports Star of the Year Awards, the Commission brings together business, civic, and sports leaders to celebrate and strengthen the region’s vibrant sports community.

Working with professional sports franchises, colleges and universities, youth organizations, civic leaders, and corporate partners, Pamela is passionate about harnessing the power of sports to drive economic opportunity, foster community connections, and create a lasting legacy throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting

Michael Hart — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting

Michael Hart — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting

Michael Hart — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting

Michael Hart — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Join us for a club happy hour and get acquainted with club members. We welcome guests to this casual gathering.

Rotary Club Meeting

Michael Hart — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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Launch Meeting – Zoom

Rotary Club Meeting

Michael Hart — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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Launch Meeting – Zoom