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When:	March 14, 2008
Program:	ECI has set up a speaker from Alliant Energy to talk about green energy, followed by some social/networking time.
Location:	Cedar Rapids

When:	January 22, 2008 5:30 tour; 6:30 panel
Program:	Panel discussion on sustainable or "green" engineering practices in a variety of disciplines. We'll tour the library beforehand.
Location:	Des Moines Public Library, Central location

When:	October 07, 2007 3:00 PM
Program:	To start off our new fiscal year we’re having a casual social gathering at Summerset Winery, where Fat Tuesday and the Greasefire Horns will be playing. You can bring your own food; or cheese, crackers and summer sausage will be available for purchase.
Location:	Summerset Winery is 5 miles north of Indianola/ 7 miles south of Des Moines on Highway 65

When:	May 10, 2007 tee off at 6:00
Program:	Join us for 9 holes of golf and/or wine tasting in the clubhouse!
Location:	Jester Park Golf Course

When:	April 23, 2007
Program:	Join us for our annual banquet congratulating the graduating seniors from ISU. The governor of Region H, Alyse Stofer, and Elizabeth Bierman, a recent ISU graduate and Section Vitality Task Force Member, will speak.
Location:	The Broiler Restaurant 6008 W. Lincoln Way, Ames

When:	Februrary 24, 2007 8:30 AM-12:30PM
Program:	Join us to help Girl Scouts earn a science badge!
Location:	United Methodist Aldersgate Church 3600 75th St Urbandale

When:	January 18, 2007 6:30pm appetizers, 7:00pm panel
Program:	Guest Discussion Leaders: Kelly Altes, Structural Engineer for KJWW Engineering Consultants Josh Wilford, Emerson Process Management; Fisher Controls This is a round table discussion format over dinner. The goal of this discussion is to bring awareness of how our business our changing and required to be a global player. We have two guests who are willing to discuss their experiences with international business and open to questions. Questions to get our minds thinking... 1) Will engineers be required to travel internationally in the future? 2) How much time do we each spend working with people from other countries? 3) Is there concern about our jobs leaving the US? 4) How will our jobs evolve as jobs such as Drafting and Accounting are being outsourced?
Location:	Benchwarmers Bar and Grill 705 S. Ankeny Blvd Ankeny, IA 50023

When:	November 14, 2006 2:00pm
Program:	Join us for a tour of the brand-new ethanol plant located on the Lincoln Highway between Ames and Nevada. (Rescheduled from November 1)
Location:	Lincolnway Energy mOn the north side of the Lincoln Highway about three miles east of Ames.

When:	September 27, 2006 5:00 - 7:30 (ongoing - come late if needed)
Program:	John Deere Ag Management Solutions invites the Heart of Iowa SWE Section to a product demonstration at John Deere's test farm in Minburn, Iowa. Product demonstrations include the opportunity for YOU to drive a tractor, sprayer and maybe the combine. John Deere AMS develops Precision Farming electronics for agricultural equipment include automatic guidance and recording information. Please wear close toed, flat shoes as you will be climbing into equipment.
Location:	AMS Test Farm 2584 195th Street Minburn IA 50167

When:	April 24, 2006 6pm
Program:	Join us for our annual Senior Banquet honoring graduating Iowa State Univerity seniors and welcoming them into the workforce! Our speaker for the evening will be Jolee Belzung, PE, Directory of Municipal Utilities for the City of Ankeny.
Location:	Lucullan's Italian Grill 400 Main Street Ames, Iowa

When:	Februrary 25, 2006 9:30-2
Program:	Help Girl Scouts earn their science badges by doing hands-on experiments.
Location:	Urbandale

When:	January 25, 2006 , 7pm
Program:	David Dougherty, President-Elect of the Iowa Engineering Society (IES) Executive Committee, will present on the ethical challenges facing today’s engineers and the importance of engineering societies. The steps to engineering licensure and the importance of licensure will also be discussed including information on the FE and PE Exams. Matt Garber, Vice President of the IES Executive Committee will assist in the presentation. Refreshments will be provided. PDHs will be available. All junior and senior students attending will be entered into a drawing covering the cost of registration for the FE Exam. ($180 value). All other attendees will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to an ISU basketball game.
Location:	Ames City Council Chambers Ames City Hall 515 Clark Avenue Ames, IA 50010

When:	December 01, 2005 6:00pm-7:30pm
Program:	Come and help support Iowa State University SWE. Join us for networking, dinner, and a guest speaker, Margaret Harding, an ISU Alumna and manager of GE Fuel Engineering Services. 6pm-6:30pm Social Time 6:30pm-7:30pm Dinner, Networking, Speaker Cost $20
Location:	Iowa State University Memorial Union Great Hall

When:	November 17, 2005 5:45pm
Program:	You and your family are invited to a Science Center of Iowa (SCI) Experience! 5.45-6.30pm dinner at The Food Chain Café, located in the Science Center 6.30-8.00pm tour through the experience platforms at the Science Center Website for more information Science Center Experience: Adult $7.50, Child (2-12) $5.50 Dinner approximately $10.00/ person
Location:	401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Des Moines

When:	September 26, 2005 5:30pm
Program:	Come join us for the First Annual SWE Golf Outing. We will be playing the Par 3 9-hole course at Jester Park. All skill levels are welcome including first time players and beginners. We have three sets of extra clubs for beginners to borrow. Dinner and drinks are available for purchase at the clubhouse after the event.
Location:	Jester Park Golf Course Granger

When:	May 12, 2005 6:00pm
Program:	“Quarter Mania” night $2 to get in and everything else including games and shoes is a quarter.
Location:	Ankeny Lanes, 106 SW State St. Ankeny, Iowa

When:	April 20, 2005 6pm
Program:	This month we will be holding our annual dinner with the ISU SWE graduating seniors. The intent of this dinner is to congratulate the students on their upcoming graduation and also encourage them to upgrade their SWE membership. Juliet Cunningham, co-founder of Team Services and a native of Kirkuk, Iraq will be the guest speaker. Cost $16
Location:	The Broiler 6008 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa

When:	March 05, 2005 10:30-11:30
Program:	Have you, your family or friends had intentions of visiting the Butterfly Wing at Reiman Gardens since it opened a little over two years ago? Now is a great opportunity to do this on a Saturday morning and also receive a first class tour by a Reiman Gardens staff member! The tour will also have information on the engineering systems required to keep the Butterfly Wing operating. Friends and family of SWE members are invited and welcome to attend. $10 per person
Location:	Reiman Gardens (next to Jack Trice stadium) Ames

When:	Februrary 05, 2005 12-4pm
Program:	Exploring Science and Technology, Weather Watch Badge Many Junior Girl Scout troops from the area will be attending. They will do activities at 6 different stations for their badge. The event is organized and ran by the Girl Scout Council; they just need people to show up to volunteer to run the stations. 1-2 people per station. They buy all the materials and set up the stations. It should be fun!
Location:	Methodist Church 3600 75th St Urbandale

When:	January 13, 2005 6-6:45 Dinner, 6:45 Tours and First Lego Leauge Team Presentation
Program:	We will be experiencing virtual reality in the C6 virtual environment. The C6 is a six surface stereo projection screen environment located in the Virtual Reality Application Laboratory at Iowa State University. This facility was the first wireless six-sided "cave" system in the world. Research being performed at VRAC encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including engineering. Come and hear how companies such as Deere & Company and Procter & Gamble have incorporated VR technology into their product design processes. The FIRST LEGO League team from Ogden Middle School, sponsored by HOI SWE, will be doing a practice run-through of their 5 minute presentation in front of the group, as well. Dinner will be catered from Hickory Park and will include ham, turkey, rolls, potato salad, baked beans and soda. Please let Judy Vance know if you have any special dietary needs (see contact info below).
Location:	Howe Hall, ISU Campus, Ames

When:	December 02, 2004 6pm, Thursday
Program:	Come to the SWE Holiday Social. Enjoy a bit of the holiday spirits with your friends at Raccoon River Brewing Company on 10th and Walnut in Des Moines. Meet in the upper bar area at 6 p.m. There is good food, a great selection of drinks, and usually a pool table available. This year we will be collecting women’s personal items for a Donation Drive for Good Samaritan Urban Ministries. This charity supports the disadvantaged population in the City of Des Moines with special emphasis on homeless single mothers and their children. Personal items include soap, shampoo, lotions, nail polish, and many of the other “buff and puff” items found in your bathroom. Other items that are needed and more information on their mission can be found on their website www.goodsamaritan-dsm.org.
Location:	Raccoon River Brewing Company 10th and Walnut Des Moines

When:	November 04, 2004 6:30pm
Program:	Join us to taste several kinds of delicious dishes, from appetizers to desserts, and to put it simply, have a good time! Cost is free and remember to bring your appetite!!!
Location:	Home of Lya Hatton

When:	October 07, 2004 6-8pm
Program:	We will be touring Fisher Controls' Research and Engineering labs for fluid flow, vibration, materials, noise, and hydrostatic testing. Demonstrations will include water cavitation and laser shadowgraph visualization of noise. A meal will be provided. This event is worth 1 PDH for national SWE members.
Location:	Fisher Controls R. A. Engel Technical Center Marshalltown, IA

When:	September 07, 2004 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program:	Please join us for networking and discussing the challenges and advantages of women in the workplace. Bring your business cards to exchange!
Location:	Camille's Sidewalk Cafe 2010 SE Delaware Ankeny

When:	June 12, 2004 Saturday, 11:30am
Program:	Join us for some fun and to celebrate the end of another year of the Heart of Iowa SWE. BYOM (Bring your own meat) to grill, and one salad/side dish to share with everyone else. Beverages (pop), as well as charcoal, paper plates, napkins, condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc.) and ice cream will be provided. Hope to see you and your family there! BYOM (Bring your own meat) to grill, and one salad/side dish to share with everyone else. Also, bring your outdoor games to share and have fun!
Location:	Duster Shelter at Big Creek State Park (see newsletter for map)

When:	May 13, 2004 , 6pm - 8pm
Program:	Mike Bourland, P.E. of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will give a presentation on abandoned underground coal mines in Des Moines.
Location:	Terracon 600 SW 7th Street, Suite M Des Moines, IA

When:	April 01, 2004 6:30
Program:	Third Annual ISU SWE Senior Recognition Banquet
Location:	Mahlstede Building, Reiman Gardens, Ames

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March 09, 2004 6:30

When:	Februrary 23, 2004
Program:	Participation is encouraged during this fun-filled and delicious cooking class.
Location:	4801 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines

When:	January 13, 2004
Program:	Enjoy some social time while scrapbooking!
Location:	Memory Bound Scrapbook Store 641 North Ankeny Boulevard Ankeny, Iowa

When:	December 04, 2003
Program:	A Holiday Party to network and share holiday goodies
Location:	Home of Kristi Christensen

When:	November 20, 2003
Program:	Join us for an activity and panel discussion with a local Girl Scout troop.

When:	October 22, 2003
Program:	We will be discussing the political process and how to make it easier for women to participate with Stephanie Faukes-Lee, President of the League of Women Voters.
Location:	Urbandale Library

When:	September 16, 2003
Program:	Round Table discussion of 1) Working women with children, 2) further education (what you wish you had done differently, 3) self-promotion and political games.
Location:	Benchwarmers in Ankeny

When:	June 12, 2003
Program:	We will be meeting at the BLUE SKY CREAMERY, in Ankeny. Not only will we be eating ice cream, we will also get a tour of the facility, and learn how the ice cream making process works. The owners are both ISU grads that have turned their engineering degree into a successful business!
Location:	Blue Sky Creamery in Ankeny

When:	May 08, 2003
Program:	We will be electing next year's officers.
Location:	Godfather's Pizza in Ankeny

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April 10, 2003

When:	March 27, 2003 6-8:30pm
Program:	** cancled due to weather ** Invitations have been sent to Girl Scouts between the ages of grades four and six in the Ankeny area. We will be doing the Asphalt cookies and answering questions from the girls.
Location:	Westwood Elementary in Ankeny

When:	Februrary 17, 2003 5:30-6:30pm
Program:	The SWE National traveling exhibit, "Petticoats and Sliderules", about the history of SWE and women in engineering, is visiting ISU.
Location:	Parks Library, ISU campus

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January 09, 2003 6-7pm

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December 11, 2002 6-9pm

When:	November 14, 2002 6-9pm
Program:	Creative Treasures is a pottery studio where the "Pottery is Painted By You." Anyone can be an artist. Paints, tools, stamps, sponges, idea books, glazing & firing are all included in the sitting fee. Come visit for a fun, relaxing and festive time. Create a unique and personal piece for yourself or for gift giving. Finished pieces will be available for pick up in seven days.
Location:	Creative Treasures in Ankeny

When:	October 10, 2002 6pm - 8pm
Program:	Many of us have been in our current jobs for several years. However, with the uncertainty in the job market today, it's not a bad idea to be prepared for a job change. An employee of the ISU Engineering Career Services will talk with us about updating our resumes.
Location:	Sauer-Danfoss Interstate 35 and 13th Street Ames, Iowa

When:	September 12, 2002 6pm - 8pm
Program:	We will be discussing our goals and plans for the upcoming year. This will also be an excellent time to meet and network with old and new members. Come help us kick off this year and make it a great one! See the agenda here.
Location:	Godfather's Pizza

When:	June 13, 2002 6pm - 8pm
Program:	We will be electing next year's officers (see June newsletters for current list of nominees) and eating then playing minature golf. West Grand Golf has: Champion 18-hole mini-golf course Practice putting green Thundering waterfalls and fountain White water mountain streams Professional putting greens Landscaped gardens and ponds Night lighting Cost: $5 to golf and approximately $8 for dinner
Location:	West Grand Golf 6450 Raccoon River Dr, West Des Moines

When:	May 08, 2002 6pm - 8pm
Program:	Mr. Bill Hayes, the Director of Engineering and Technology will guide us through the current analog facility that originates all of the PBS and local content broadcasted on IPTV statewide. He will showcase on-air operations, editing and studios. As well as, the new digital television technologies that they are beginning to implement for the conversion from analog to digital broadcasting.
Location:	IPTV office and studio 6450 Corporate Drive, Johnston

When:	April 11, 2002 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program:	Dinner with recent or soon-to-be ISU engineering graduates from the Iowa State Student Section.
Location:	Reiman Gardens in Ames

When:	March 14, 2002 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program:	Marsha Driesen of the Mercy Nutrition Center will be speaking at the March meeting. We have rescheduled because of the importance of maintaining your health. There are a ton of issues and topics to cover so be prepared with any of your own questions. She will be giving us fast food alternatives and tips on making sack lunches healthier.
Location:	Godfather's Pizza in Ankeny

When:	Februrary 12, 2002 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program:	John Kannel, from Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, will give us a demonstration on how to tile a floor.
Location:	Lowe's Home Improvement in Ames