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            Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard

500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre, S.D. 57501

605-773-3212

www.sd.gov

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, October 23, 2015

CONTACT:  Tony Venhuizen or Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212

 

                            

News Tips For Oct. 24 – 30, 2015

 

Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s Public Commitments; Public Meetings:

 

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 12 p.m. CDT, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard and First Lady Linda Daugaard will be guest speakers at the Pierre Young Professionals (PYP) Brown Bag lunch that will be held in the Capitol Lake Visitor Center, Pierre.

 

Friday, Oct. 30, to Saturday, Oct. 31, Colorado Springs, Colo. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will attend the Summit of North American Governors and Premiers in Colorado Springs.

 

Friday, Oct.  30, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Capitol Building – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will speak at the South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper graduation ceremony in the Rotunda. For more information, contact Tony Mangan, Department of Public Safety, 605-773-6196.

 

Monday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – Jolene’s Law Task Force will meet in the Capitol Building, Legislative Conference Room 1. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=126.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. CDT – The Civil Service Commission will meet via conference call. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=25.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 28, Pierre – The Brand Board will hold a meeting at their office at 209 W Dakota Ave. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=13. For more information, contact the Brand Board at 605-773-3324.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Council of Economic Advisors will meet in Pierre on Wednesday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=118.

 

Thursday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m. CDT – The REDI (Revolving Economic Development Initiative) Credit Committee meeting will be held at 711 E. Wells Ave. at 1 p.m. CDT. Contact Cassie Stoeser at 605-773-3301 for more information.

 

Thursday, Oct. 29, Pierre – The South Dakota Value Added Finance Authority Board will be holding a meeting in the SDDA Conference Room, 3rd floor Joe Foss building. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=100. For more information, contact SDDA at 605-773-5436.

 

Thursday, Oct. 29, 1:30 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council will meet on Thursday in the Kneip Building, Conference Room 2, 700 Governors Drive. For more information, call 605-773-3101.

 

Thursday, Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen building located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. The public is invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=96. For more information contact Kellie Beck at 605-773-3265.

 

 

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Monday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Wanblee – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host Job Search Assistance Programs (JSAP). JSAP is a workshop for people recovering from job loss or enhancing their job search skills. Trained instructors speak on modern-day techniques used to successfully find employment. Topics covered are: resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. JSAP will be offered at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 2330 N. Maple Ave. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 27, to Thursday, Oct. 29 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours. Both jobs seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org. Itinerant office hours will be held at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Student Services, Room 111.  For more information on programs and services, call Debra Farrar or Dawn Fitzgerald at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Redfield – at the Spink County Court House, third floor for more information during these hours, call 605-472-0435 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 1401 Lazelle St., Meade Room or call 605-641-0965 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Webster – at the Day County Court House basement for more information during these hours, call 605-345-4781 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Student Services, Room 111. For more information on programs and services, call Derek Dalen at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 27 – There will be a Basic Sales Tax seminar in Rapid City and Sioux Falls. For more information, contact Courtney Dosch, 605-773-3311.

  • Sioux Falls, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Rapid City, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. MDT

 

Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

 

Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

 

Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Redfield – Residents of Redfield and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to explore a variety of health topics and health screenings during a free local health fair and wellness fair taking place Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT on the campus of the South Dakota Developmental Center at 17267 W. 3rd St. in Redfield. The fair will offer more than 30 exhibits, reviewing local health resources and service providers, and attendees will have the opportunity to learn about health and safety, visit with representatives of organizations, and learn about the services available to help maintain an enjoyable and healthy lifestyle. For more information on this event, which is free and open to the public, please call 605-472-4210.

 

Thursday, October 29 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT

 

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