Meeting times and dates are subject to change. Please check back frequently.
Watch here for information on upcoming meetings and KATS activities for 2023 - 2024
April Meeting
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
5:00 PM
Des Moines Freedom for Youth Speaker
Troy Vande Lune, Volunteer and Network Senior Manager, will be sharing information about Des Moines Freedom for Youth. In addition, there will be a business meeting, elections for president, vice president, and secretary for the 2024-2026 biennium. (Dress in blue and bring school supplies to support the students at Perry.)
Cozy Cafe
8385 Birchwood Court
Johnston, IA
RSVP to Mary Zirkelbach
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
5:00 PM
Des Moines Freedom for Youth Speaker
Troy Vande Lune, Volunteer and Network Senior Manager, will be sharing information about Des Moines Freedom for Youth. In addition, there will be a business meeting, elections for president, vice president, and secretary for the 2024-2026 biennium. (Dress in blue and bring school supplies to support the students at Perry.)
Cozy Cafe
8385 Birchwood Court
Johnston, IA
RSVP to Mary Zirkelbach
March Meeting - Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
7:00 PM
Online Meeting
Iowa Hands and Voices
Vicky Hunting will be sharing information about Iowa Hands and Voices. This is a parent driven, non-profit organization that supports families of children that are hard of hearing or deaf.
Link will be sent via email
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
7:00 PM
Online Meeting
Iowa Hands and Voices
Vicky Hunting will be sharing information about Iowa Hands and Voices. This is a parent driven, non-profit organization that supports families of children that are hard of hearing or deaf.
Link will be sent via email
February Meeting - Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
7:00 PM
Online Meeting
Visiting and Hosting with Kofu, Japan
Amy Cummings, with Des Moines Central Academy, will share information about visiting and hosting students from Kofu, Japan.
Link will be sent via email
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
7:00 PM
Online Meeting
Visiting and Hosting with Kofu, Japan
Amy Cummings, with Des Moines Central Academy, will share information about visiting and hosting students from Kofu, Japan.
Link will be sent via email
January Meeting - KATS Event
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
7:00 PM
Online Meeting
Tour the Arts and Humanities of DKG.org
Join presenter Donna Niday, District Director, for an online tour and interactive poetry writing session.
Watch your email for the Zoom link or contact:
Kristen for the link
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
7:00 PM
Online Meeting
Tour the Arts and Humanities of DKG.org
Join presenter Donna Niday, District Director, for an online tour and interactive poetry writing session.
Watch your email for the Zoom link or contact:
Kristen for the link
December Meeting
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
6:00 PM
Create a Seasonal Porch Pot
Bring a container filled with soil, crumpled newspaper or styrofoam. Small holiday ornaments or natural decorations (ie. pinecones, branches/twigs, greenery etc.) Some large items will be furnished by the presenter.
Optional dinner at Panera following the meeting.
St. Paul Presbyterian Church
6426 Merle Hay Road
Johnston
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
6:00 PM
Create a Seasonal Porch Pot
Bring a container filled with soil, crumpled newspaper or styrofoam. Small holiday ornaments or natural decorations (ie. pinecones, branches/twigs, greenery etc.) Some large items will be furnished by the presenter.
Optional dinner at Panera following the meeting.
St. Paul Presbyterian Church
6426 Merle Hay Road
Johnston
November Meeting
November 14, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fundraising for Non-Dues Revenue
Bring a wrapped gift or gift bag with a value of $5.00 or less for an auction.
Treats and fun activities will be the them for the evening.
West Des Moines Library
4000 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA
November 14, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fundraising for Non-Dues Revenue
Bring a wrapped gift or gift bag with a value of $5.00 or less for an auction.
Treats and fun activities will be the them for the evening.
West Des Moines Library
4000 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA
October Meeting
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Work-based Learning
Tavern Pizza and Pasta Grill
1755 50th St.
West Des Moines, IA
5:00 Dinner followed by program.
Work-based Learning Consultant with Waukee Community Schools
Mindi Heitland, Career Services
6:15 Induction of new member followed by the business meeting
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Work-based Learning
Tavern Pizza and Pasta Grill
1755 50th St.
West Des Moines, IA
5:00 Dinner followed by program.
Work-based Learning Consultant with Waukee Community Schools
Mindi Heitland, Career Services
6:15 Induction of new member followed by the business meeting
September Meeting
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome Back!
The Gardens at Luther Park
2910 E. 16th St., Des Moines
Salads and a light dessert to be served.
RSVP to Mary Z if planning to attend.
[email protected]
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome Back!
The Gardens at Luther Park
2910 E. 16th St., Des Moines
Salads and a light dessert to be served.
RSVP to Mary Z if planning to attend.
[email protected]
August Meeting
Thursday, August 17, 2023
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Ice Cream Social
Johnston Library
(East Meeting Room)
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Johnson, IA
Guests and prospective members are welcome.
Thursday, August 17, 2023
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Ice Cream Social
Johnston Library
(East Meeting Room)
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Johnson, IA
Guests and prospective members are welcome.
Last updated 3.2024
Sheryl Dales, Webmaster
Sheryl Dales, Webmaster