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WELCOME TO YOUR SOCIAL CLUB I first moved here in the fall of 2007 to open a theater and restaurant that would bring different types of people together. What we have built over the past 7 years has completely surpassed my wildest imagination. We have a space that is entirely unique to the rest of the country, a space designed to give life to and develop our local artists, retain and recruit young people, build community through the arts and most importantly – help to establish a permanent arts scene in Des Moines. An arts scene that will not only be recognized nationally, but will also expand economic development like never before. An arts scene that will empower our robust talent and help more innovators open other spaces to foster the scene. Welcome to what Des Moines Social Club was Brad Argo Sami Bedell Paul Benedict Brett Benson Jimmy Betts Julie Betts Cassie Beverly Steve Biley Trina Braafhart Frank Burnette Nicole Broin Max Cardenas Kyle Chizek Nick Cornelison Todd Countryman Libby Crimmings Joe Crimmings Jessica De Regnier Phil Doughty

Brendan Dunphy Tim Flynn Anna Frederick Sierra Gallardo Emily Ganfield Jason Garnett Carlos Garza Johnny Gearino Rachel Glaza Jeffrey Goetz Stefan Hansen Shawn Harrington Brian Herrity Yvette Hermann Michelle Holley Van Holmgren Brent Houzenga Jay Jagim Courtney Kain

meant to be. Never forget you made it happen. Countless people have built this space, and here is a little shout-out to those first brave souls who gave their blood, sweat, and tears in year 1 to make this happen. Thank you all for building. Let’s do it again soon. DMSC would not have happened without the generosity, spirit, will, desire and creativity of these stubborn artists who poured in countless hours to do everything from hang ceiling tiles, build bathrooms and put on shows. Thank you a thousand times. – Zachary Mannheimer Geoff Krum Matthew Lanigan Justin Lossner Kevin McCarthy Mark McDowell Matthew McIver Shannon Michelsen Ian Miller Jessica Miller Amanda Mullen Dave Murphy Sarah Murphy Amanda Murphy Naima Nicholson Chris Peterson Nakisha Phillips-Huffman Chelsea Pickett Adam Pirillo Laura Poreski

Zach Prine Rachel Salowitz Ryan Schmitz Mark Seabold Iris Seaman Scott Siepker Alison Smith Marnie Strate Nick Strickland Emily Svec Sam Tuomi Jeremiah Tuttle Edward Vasquez Daryl Vitali Maria Vosberg Jeff Zelnio And many many more…..

About the cover : As the Des Moines Social Club moves into this exciting new chapter, a marketing campaign was needed to answer the popular question, “what does the DMSC do?” A balance of clarity and vibrance is displayed within the You ___ Here campaign. It piques our target audiences’ interest, while compels them to seek out more information. The campaign is designed to directly inform people: This is what YOU can do here. And those possibilities (and benefits) are endless.

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NEW PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:

ARTQUAKE

Over 300 people converged in the Firehouse courtyard for the first iteration of Artquake, a one-day celebration of local visual and performing artists. From living statues to a portrait studio to collaborative murals, attendees were able to both experience and interact with local arts and artists, all while listening to local bands and checking out what was then still the future home of the DMSC. And while the kegs our volunteers rolled over from Raccoon River Brewery and propped up on ice chests were a far cry from the infrastructure of the bar and restaurant that will soon exist when the space is finished, hanging out with 300+ other people on a warm night in June in the courtyard was a promising sign of things to come for the Firehouse.

LONGEVITY IN PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHT:

TUESDAY TEAM TRIVIA DMSC has been hosting Tuesday Team Trivia since it first opened our doors in 2009. That’s well over 260 Tuesdays we have seen weekly winners (many of whom won a brick on the Yellow Brick Road). “We give people a weekly break. It’s free. Winners only get bragging rights. Our players’ motivations are more pure -- just to have a good time, maybe show off a little.” – Dan Sherman, Co-Host Dan and his co-host, Education Director Marnie Strate, write the 8 rounds of original questions each week.

“You can go to a ‘pub trivia’ anywhere, but once someone has experienced ours, they realize it’s unique.  Since we write everything ourselves, we’re able to throw in local questions and news items that happened that day. Our players have gotten to know our (hit-or-miss) brand of humor and our traditions. It’s exciting to be a part of that.” – Marnie Strate, Co-Host Tuesday Team Trivia has become the true definition of what DMSC hopes to achieve with all of our programming. We work to put people who would not otherwise socialize together in the same place at the same time by offering programs that interest opposite types of people. Tuesday Team Trivia manages to pull this feat off with one single event.

SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK LIKES

8,850 LIKES

FACEBOOK IMPRESSIONS PER MONTH

212,368

TWITTER FOLLOWERS

9,033

E-NEWSLETTER

3,395

WEBSITE

Unique visitors: 28,029 Pageviews: 114,019

Compared to 7,078 in 2013

(up from 174,246 in 2013)

Compared to 5,976 followers in early 2013

Up from 2,466 in 2013

Stats from January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 

desmoinessocialclub.org • facebook.com/desmoinessocialclub • twitter.com/dmsocialclub

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS 500,000 +

$

Iowa Business Growth

Kruidenier Charitable Foundation

Iowa Community Development

State Historic Preservation Office

350,000 +

$

Kyle J. and Sharon Krause

Kum & Go, LC

Vision Iowa

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

The Principal Financial Group

DuPont Pioneer

MidAmerican Energy Company

Fred and Charlotte Hubbell Charitable Foundation

Register Media & The Des Moines Register

John Deere

Wells Fargo

250,000 +

$

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Leadership Circle

100,000 +

$

Bankers Trust/John Ruan Foundation Trust Jake Christensen & Susan Fitzsimmons Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Meredith Corporation Foundation

50,000 +

$

Aviva USA

Iowa Beverage Systems

Mike & Patti Brewington

Kemin Industries, Inc.

Dr. Richard Deming

Polk County Board of Supervisors

25,000 +

$

Bravo Greater Des Moines

Barbara and Michael Gartner

FBL Financial Group

Mark and Jill Oman

VOYA Financial

10,000 +

$

Belin McCormick, P.C.

Cara and Kurt Heiden

William Knapp

Natalie and William Brenton Foundation

Hillyard DM

Dr. Robert Margeas

Davis Brown Law Firm

Holmes-Murphy Insurance

Loree and David Miles

Barry and Michele Griswell

Iron Horse Wealth Management

Northwest Bank

Guideone Insurance

David and Trudy Hurd

Renee and Steve Schaaf

Shive-Hattery Architecture-Engineering Slingshot Architecture Connie Wimer and Frank Fogarty

1,000 +

$

Brad Bach and Karrie Zeman Bach

Jami Graves

Sid Juwarker

Mary O’Keefe and Jeff Nall

Classic Events and Parties

Monica and Joshua Hinden

Chris Knauf

Colleen and Jerry Patterson

Kristina and Robert Hoelscher

Dr. Jeffrey and Regina Mannheimer

Todd Ross

Sarah and Zachary Mannheimer

Emily and Fred Weitz

Community Business Lenders Conlin Family Foundation

Iron Horse Wealth Management

Chad and Jessica Cox

Carolyn Jenison

Mark Seabold Workspace

100 +

$

Gina and Chris David

Adam Holt

Bill Elson

Pete and Jamie Jones

Shawn and Carrie Harrington

Morgan and Justin Lossner

Matthew McIver and Julie Betts Jane Slusark

Kevin and Meredith Tiernan Taylor and Beth Webb

INCOME FUNDRAISING

$70,428

DONATIONS

$157,080

PROGRAMMING

$69,974

RENTALS

$7,288.35

OTHER

$4,664.44

TOTAL

$309,434.79

EXPENSE ADMIN

$253,501

FUNDRAISING

$63,414

PROGRAMMING

$63,752

RENTALS

$1,055.57

TOTAL

$381,723

STAFF

BOARD

Zachary Mannheimer – Executive Director Cyndi Pederson – Chief Operating Officer Mickey Davis – Program Manager Marnie Strate – Education Director Josh Jepson – Technical Director Randy Young – Production Assistant Bethany Arganbright – Venue Coordinator Elise Goodmann – Viaduct Gallery Director Jay Jagim – Production Manager

Brandon Clark Franklin Codel Angela Connolly Chad Cox Shawn Harrington Darren Jirsa Sheila Kinman Justin Lossner Glenn Lyons Zachary Mannheimer (ex officio, non-voting) Amanda McReynolds Cyndi Pederson (ex officio, non-voting) Jerry Patterson

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines – Accounting Fresk – Website & Interactive On Pitch – Marketing & PR Sparga – Creative

Emmeline Quinde Todd Ross Amie Rutledge Neil Salowitz Jane Slusark Maria Volante Beth Webb Ellen Yee EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chad Cox – President Neil Salowitz – Vice-President Beth Webb – Secretary Franklin Codel – Treasurer

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS IN 2013 Jesse Benson Angela Bergeron Kim Berthusen Mr. & Mrs. Lee Bolsen $25,000+ Bryan Bolsen Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Vicki Bolt Michelle Brewer $10,000+ Mary Bricker-Smith Bravo Greater Des Moines Chelsea Brightman Kum & Go LC Mikael Brown Joseph Bryant $5,000+ Wells Fargo Community Support Camp Aviva USA Corporation Nationwide - United Way Campaign Beal Derkenne Construction LLC Mr. & Mrs. Jim Carson Christensen Development John Chaplin Des Moines Bicycle Collective John Chaplin Great Des Moines Partnership Mary Chapman Misc Donor Jake Christensen Misc Donor Carrie Clogg Nationwide Insurance Foundation Vicki Comegys Repair.com Lisa Cooper Wells Fargo Foundation Jennifer Cooper Tracy Corsello $1,000+ Andrew Couch Conlin Family Iowa Charitable Givi Chad Cox Franklin Codel Joseph Crimmmings David Nelmark James Cushing Doll Distributing, LLC Dr. & Mrs. David Davidson Downtown Events Group, Inc. George Davis Drake University Lisa Deaton Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe, LLC DennisKelly Gumroad Inc Kitchen Collage of Des Moines, Inc Hillyard DM Sanitary Supply Jason Dewilde Hillyard, Inc. Kathryn Dickel Holmes Murphy & Associates Timothy Donovan Kemin Industries, Inc. David Drake KPMG, LLP Samantha Drelal Meredith Corporation Michael Durr Meredith Corporation Foundation Benjamin Elchner Mr & Mrs. Robert Hoelscher Mr. Andrew Bouska & Ms. Emily Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Patterson Janet Emmerson Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Hinden David Everett Mr. & Mrs. Neil Salowitz Andrea Fehring Mr. & Ms. Taylor Webb Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Lachele Fitzgerald Patrick Fleming Parking Inc. Mr. & Mrs Jason Flogel Prairie Meadows Elena Flores Principal Financial Group Mr. & Mrs. Reid Forgrave Rock Valley Farms Chrysalis Foundation Simonson Charitable Fund Bravo Greater Des Moines Fund Slingshot Architecture Ben Gardner The Wellmark Foundation Nicole Gazzo Wells Fargo Bank, N.A Samuel Gill Mr. & Mrs. Graham Gillette $1+ Angela Gipple Emily Abbas Linda Gobberdiel Rachel Abel Steven Goers Teresea Adams-Tomka Vicki Goldsmith Marsha Aldridge Thomas Gray Kenneth Allen Taler Grier Mr. Dennis Eat and Mrs. Lee Ann Francine Griffith Andrew Archer Sherri Gruber Bradley Argo Alexander Grugrich Michael Bailey Adam Hammes Kierre Balark Thomas Hansen Andrianna Bell $100,000+ Kruidenier Charitable Foundation

Thomas Hansen Laura Harmon Shawn Harrington Jill Haverkamp James Hedden Dory Heideman-Crees Yvette Herman Ruth Hindal John Hines Shannan Hoffsmit Adam Holt Fred Hubbell Mr. & Mrs. Fred Hubbell EJ Hughes Laryssa Husiack Zachary Ide Mr. & Mrs. Jarrod Igou Des Moines Social Club Endow Iowa United Way of Central Iowa John Irving Angela Johnson Jessica Jones Mr. & Mrs. Mic Jurgens Stephanie Jutila Tricia Kell Marissa Kephart Jacob Kerber Joseph Vande Kieft Sheila Kinan L. Christ Knauf Kristi Knous Hilary Krus Nicholas Kuhn Carey Kuhns Jamie Lamb Mary Lasky Karen Leibold Chelsea Lepley Jennifer Licata 4 Leaf Rose LLC Principant Hotel Company LLC Voss Distributig LLC Justin Mandelbaum Sarah and Zachary Mannheimer Leslie Marrs Tari Martin Debora Martin Christopher Matson Richard Maynard Mary McAdams Megan McAtee Andrew McDowell Patricia McKee Swaelu Media Arts Midwest Jessica Miller Adam Moeller Mr. & Mrs. Brad Morford Jenae Murphy Sara Neppl Micole Ogletree Mr. & Mrs. James D. Oleson Edgardo Ortiz-Hernandez Gwyneth Oswin Ann Outka

Greinger Law Office P.C. Laura Palmer Tobi Parks Alex Pearlstein Mr. & Mrs. John Pederson John Pederson Thomas Pesek Ronald Petrak On Pitch Tarbell & Co PLC Christine Polson Richard Powers Lettie Prell Angela Reed Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Rempfer Laura Rempfer Reclass FY13 Pledge Revenue Christine Riccelli Andrew Riebhoff Elizabeth Riordan Amanda Riordan Tricia Rivas Jane Robinette Katie Rock Harold Ross Mr. Jack Balcombe & Ms. Sarah Robert Schanke Bartholomew Schmidt Mariana Schnell Justin Schoen E. Keest Sedrel Susan Seidenfeld Alissa Sheldon Jordyn Shipley Michael Sims Dan Skokan Shellie Snoddy Kristin Solberg Amy Stanwood Diane Staudt Zachary Steele Sara Steinkamp Dave Stone Tamara Sumers Carl Sundermann Lisa Sutherland Lynn Swanson Gabriel Tejeda-Benitez Jane Thompson Louis Veneziano Vogue Vision Mr. & Mrs. David Volante Maria Vosberg Christa Warden Nicholar Webb Beth Webb Jerry Weiner Daniel Welk Tanner Wetzel Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Williams Paul Woodard Thomas Woolery

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. DONATE. Des Moines is on the brink of becoming a cultural hotspot. Our city has been honored with many accolades for business, young professionals, education and families, yet the one major accolade we lack is for our local culture. Your donation will help put Des Moines on the national cultural map by supporting and developing our robust local arts scene. Donate at desmoinessocialclub.org/donate. DES MOINES SOCIAL CLUB • 900 Mulberry Street • Des Moines, Iowa 50309 • [email protected]