Past Speakers
FFBC members enjoy breakfast and a speaker during our monthly gatherings. Breakfast begins promptly at 7:00am. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are at Hoyt Sherman Place. To view upcoming speakers, click here.
Hoyt Sherman Place (Web site)
1501 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines,IA 50309
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December 5, 2014
Bishop Richard Pates,,
Des Moines Catholic Diocese
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November 7, 2014
Kathie Obradovich,
Des Moines Register political columnist
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October 3, 2014
U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley (D, IA 1st District),
Candidate for US Senate
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September 5, 2014
Michael Keegan,
President, People for the American Way
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August 1, 2014
Steve “The Round Guy” Pilchen,
Stand Up Comedian and former “Biggest Loser” contestant. Steve will perform his comedy for us.
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June 6, 2014
Michael Gartner,
Journalist and Businessman
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April 4, 2014
Jack Hatch (D),
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate
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March 7, 2014
Donna Red Wing
Executive Director of One Iowa
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January 3, 2014
Anne Starr
CEO of Orchard Place
Des Moines