34th Infantry Division Association - Des Moines Chapter

04/12/2026

30 March 2026
SUBJECT: April 2026 Des Moines Chapter Newsletter
President Clabaugh invites you to attend the DSM Chapter meeting on 21 April 2026 at the Iowa Gold Star
Military Museum with our social hour beginning at 1700 and meeting opening followed by a meal at 1800.
Todd Jacobus will be our Guest Speaker.
Paul Wiecks will host our meal.
Reminder that meal costs are reimbursable by turning in your receipts to the Treasurer.
Note: Meal rates may increase to cover the costs of meals by providers including caters. Pay attention to
notices per meeting on the table next to sign-in sheets. Our goal is to at least break even to properly serve you
as your Elected Officers.
A list of expiring membership will be displayed on the sign-in table. See the Treasurer to renew your
memberships for $5.00 per year or take advantage of his Blue Light Special 4-yr membership for $20.00.
Please RSVP to Chris Klink by Saturday noon on 18 April 2026 for meal planning purposes.
Respectively,
Chris R. Klink
Secretary, Des Moines Chapter
34th Infantry Division Association
[email protected]

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03/11/2026

9 March 2026
SUBJECT: March 2026 Des Moines Chapter Newsletter
President Clabaugh invites you to attend the DSM Chapter meeting on 17 March 2026 at the Iowa Gold Star
Military Museum with our social hour beginning at 1700 and meeting opening followed by a meal at 1800.
Carroll Tungesvik will be our Guest Speaker.
Larry Woodworth will host our meal.
Reminder that meal costs are reimbursable by turning in your receipts to the Treasurer.
Note: Meal rates may increase to cover the costs of meals by providers including caters. Pay attention to
notices per meeting on the table next to sign-in sheets. Our goal is to at least break even to properly serve you
as your Elected Officers.
A list of expiring membership will be displayed on the sign-in table. See the Treasurer to renew your
memberships for $5.00 per year or take advantage of his Blue Light Special 4-yr membership for $20.00.
Please RSVP to Chris Klink by Saturday noon on 14 March 2026 for meal planning purposes. You can RSVP by
replying to the email.
Respectively,
Chris R. Klink
Secretary, Des Moines Chapter
34th Infantry Division Association
[email protected]

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09/17/2025

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09/17/2025

Tuesday night 16 September 2025 the Des Moines Chapter of the 34th Infantry Division Association held their September 2025 meeting at Iowa’s Gold Star Military Museum on Camp Dodge, Iowa. A crowd of 28 current and former Red Bulls, and 1 guests (Former Red Bull) attended. The guest speaker for the evening was John Perkins, Cnstruction and Facilities Management Office on Camp Dodge. John spoke to us on the currrent and future Design and Constructions projects ongoing for the Guard in 2025-2029. The evening meal of delicious Chili and fixen's with Mini Apple and Cherry pies for desert was provided by our President Doug Claubaugh. A special thank you also to Daryl Drake for furnishing the personal photos of some of those in attendance.

09/03/2025

3 September 2025
SUBJECT: September 2025 Des Moines Chapter Newsletter
President Clabaugh invites you to attend the DSM Chapter meeting on 16 September 2025 at the Iowa Gold Star
Military Museum with our social hour beginning at 1700 and meeting opening followed by a meal at 1800.
John Perkins will be our Guest Speaker.
Doug Clabaugh will host our meal.
Reminder that meal costs are reimbursable by turning in your receipts to the Treasurer.
Note: Meal rates may increase to cover the costs of meals by providers including caters. Pay attention to
notices per meeting on the table next to sign-in sheets. Our goal is to at least break even to properly serve you
as your Elected Officers.
A list of expiring membership will be displayed on the sign-in table. See the Treasurer to renew your
memberships for $5.00 per year or take advantage of his Blue Light Special 4-yr membership for $20.00.
Please RSVP to Chris Klink by Saturday noon on 13 September 2025 for meal planning purposes. You can RSVP
by replying to the email.
Respectively,
Chris R. Klink
Secretary, Des Moines Chapter
34th Infantry Division Association
[email protected]

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09/02/2025

Sorry little late getting our August 2025 meeting notes and photo's posted - Tuesday night 19 August 2025 the Des Moines Chapter of the 34th Infantry Division Association held their August 2025 meeting at Iowa’s Gold Star Military Museum on Camp Dodge, Iowa. A crowd of 28 current and former Red Bulls, and 2 guests attended. The guest speaker for the evening was SFC (R) Steven Cunningham, Boone County Veterans Affairs Service Officer. Steve gave us all an update on Veterans disability benefits and how to apply if you think you're eligable. The evening meal of delicious pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans and dessert of assorted cookies was provided by Darryl Drake. Thank You also to Daryl Drake for furnishing the personal photos of some of those in attendance.

06/29/2025

Our current officers supporting Polk City 4 Season's Festival

Dan Cain (former Commander) and Chis Klink (current Commander) of Post 232 lead the Polk City’s Four Seasons Festival Parade.
Thank you for your service to our Community, Post, and Nation.

06/18/2025

18 June 2025
SUBJECT: August 2025 Des Moines Chapter Newsletter
President Clabaugh invites you to attend the DSM Chapter meeting on 19 August 2025 at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum with our social hour beginning at 1700 and meeting opening followed by a meal at 1800.
Steven Cunningham, Boone County Veterans Service Officer will be our Guest Speaker.
Daryl Drake will host our meal.
Reminder that meal costs are reimbursable by turning in your receipts to the Treasurer.
Note: Meal rates may increase to cover the costs of meals by providers including caters. Pay attention to
notices per meeting on the table next to sign-in sheets. Our goal is to at least break even to properly serve you
as your Elected Officers.
A list of expiring membership will be displayed on the sign-in table. See the Treasurer to renew your
memberships for $5.00 per year or take advantage of his Blue Light Special 4-yr membership for $20.00.
Please RSVP to Chris Klink by Saturday noon on 16 August 2025 for meal planning purposes. You can RSVP by replying to the email.
Respectively,
Chris R. Klink
Secretary, Des Moines Chapter
34th Infantry Division Association
[email protected]

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06/18/2025

Tuesday night 17 June 2025 the Des Moines Chapter of the 34th Infantry Division Association held their June 2025 meeting at Iowa’s Gold Star Military Museum on Camp Dodge, Iowa. A crowd of 26 current and former Red Bulls attended. The guest speaker for the evening was COL (R) Tim Sulzner, Owner/Operator of Ranger Tim's Habitat Restoration. Tim gave a very interesting briefing on his time in service, his work with Titan Roofing, the Veterans Flagpole Initiative and his new business Iowa CRP Management. The evening meal of delicious pulled pork sandwiches, baked mac & cheese, baked beans w/sausage, baked corn and dessert of assorted cookies was also provided by Tim. Thank You to Daryl Drake for furnishing the personal photos of some of those in attendance.

04/17/2025

Tuesday night 15 April 2025 the Des Moines Chapter of the 34th Infantry Division Association held their April 2025 meeting at Iowa’s Gold Star Military Museum on Camp Dodge, Iowa. A crowd of 30 current and former Red Bulls attended. The guest speaker for the evening was COL (R) Todd Jacobus, Director of Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, and Commadant of Iowa's Veterans Home. who gave a very interesting briefing on veterans benefits, and the operation of Iowa's Veterans Home. The evening meal of pulled pork sandwitches, cole slaw, and cupcakes was provided by Larry Woodworth. Thank You to Daryl Drake for furnishing the personal photos of those in attendance.

04/12/2025

7 April 2025
SUBJECT: April 2025 Des Moines Chapter Newsletter
President Clabaugh invites you to attend the DSM Chapter meeting on 15 March 2025 at the Iowa Gold Star
Military Museum with our social hour beginning at 1700 and meeting opening followed by a meal at 1800.
Todd Jacobus will be our Guest Speaker.
Larry Woodworth will host our meal.
Reminder that meal costs are reimbursable by turning in your receipts to the Treasurer.
Note: Meal rates may increase to cover costs of meals by providers including caters. Pay attention to notices
per meeting on the table next to sign-in sheets. Our goal is to at least break even to properly serve you as your
Elected Officers.
A list of expiring membership will be displayed on the sign in table. See the Treasurer to renew your
memberships for $5.00 per year or take advantage of his Blue Light Special 4-yr membership for $20.00.
Please RSVP to Chris Klink by Saturday noon on 12 April 2025 for meal planning purposes.
Respectively,
Chris R. Klink
Secretary, Des Moines Chapter
34th Infantry Division Association
[email protected]

Send a message to learn more