Schedule of Events
- THURSDAY
- FRIDAY
- SATURDAY
- DOWNLOAD
| 12:00 pm |
Best Shot Golf Tournament Golfers of all levels will enjoy this gorgeous course. We want at least one foursome from each club to be represented. If you can't get a foursome together we will pair you with other Rotarians. 
Visit TCI online at: www.tcofiowa.com |
| 12:00-2:00 pm |
Spouse/Guest Activity Back by popular demand, the tour of Meredith Publishing’s Better Homes and Gardens division, conducted by art directors Michael and Lynne Belknap. There is a limit of 20 guests, so sign up fast. Transportation will be provided by Link Associates. Lunch is on your own, and wear your walking shoes. |
| 1:00-4:00 pm |
Tennis Doubles Round Robin Tournament This event will be held from 1-4 pm at the Aspen Athletic Club located at 10930 Hickman Road in Clive. Trophies will be awarded for the first 3 places. There is a limit of 60 players, so sign up now. |
| Evening Activity |
Informal Dinner The ideal place to experience distinctive casual cuisine with fabulous vistas of TCI's fairways, greens, lakes, trees and nature. 
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| 9:00 pm | Afterglow Sheraton Hotel (Lobby Bar) |
| 7:00 am | Registration Opens Sheraton Hotel |
| 7:00 am | Club Display Set-up Atrium Area |
| 8:00-9:00 am |
All Conference Breakfast Welcome |
| 9:30 am - 2:00 pm |
Spouse/Guest Activity This activity includes a tour, lunch and speech from Dr. Michael Irish, M.D. pediatric surgeon/robotic surgery. Blank Hospital is significant to Rotary because of its role in caring for children with polio in the 1950's. There is a 50 guest limit, so sign up fast. Transportation will be provided by Link Associates. Wear your walking shoes. |
| 9:00-10:00 am |
Opening/Welcome Nigerian Initiative Presentation |
| 10:15-11:15 am | World Food Prize Foundation Speaker: Ambassador Ken Quinn |
| 11:15-11:45 am | Club Showcase Projects |
| 11:45 am-1:15 pm |
All Conference Luncheon 9/11 Survivor |
| 1:30-2:15 pm |
"Last things first, just in case: Preserving your values in word and deed" |
| 2:30-3:15 pm | International Service Above Self Speakers: Ambassador Mary Kramer and Kay Kramer |
| 3:30-4:15 pm | How to Make Drinking Water out of "Hot" Water in Ukraine Speaker: LD McMullen |
| 4:15-5:00 pm | Club Showcase Project |
| 5:15-6:00 pm | District 6000 Business Meeting |
| 7:00-10:00 pm |
Friday Evening Extravaganza Enjoy the sounds of Waukee's 28 piece Big Band. This business casual event includes music, dancing, conversation, heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and even a dance contest in a circus atmosphere.  |
| 10:15 pm | Governor's Reception Salon B |
| 7:00 am | Registration Opens |
| 8:00-9:15 am |
All Conference Breakfast and Awards Speaker: Dr. Anita Rieder |
| 9:30-10:30 am |
The Morale Mechanic Speaker: Gavin Jerome |
| 10:45-11:15 am |
Group Study Exchange Teams Natal is the home city of our GSE guests and also the city which our outbound GSE team, headed by Lynn Hicks, executive business editor of the Des Moines Register and a member of the Rotary Club of Des Moines, will visit. |
| 11:30-1:00 am | Governor's Luncheon |
| 1:00 pm | Conference Adjourns |
Sponsored By: Rotary District 6000