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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 14, 2016

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

 

                            

News Tips For Oct. 15 – 21, 2016

 

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

 

Monday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. CDT, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the dedication of the Paul Kinsman building, which houses the maintenance equipment for the Bureau of Administration’s Buildings and Grounds. The ceremony will be held at the maintenance building located on Church Street behind the Becker Hansen Building. The public is welcome to attend.

 

Thursday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m. CDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on WNAX (570 AM) out of Yankton.

 

Thursday, Oct. 20, 4:45 p.m. MDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be guest on KOTA radio (1380 AM) out of Rapid City.

 

Monday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Board of Social Services will be holding a board meeting at 700 Governors Drive. To view the agenda or to find additional information, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=90.

 

Monday, Oct. 17, Rapid City, 8 a.m. MDT – The South Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities will hold its quarterly meeting at the The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, 445 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Rapid City, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17.  For more information contact Arlene Poncelet at 605-773-6369.

 

Monday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m., CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy will meet in conference room 3 of the Kneip Building, 700 Governor’s Drive. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ or contact Jennifer Stalley at 605-224-1721 or SDBMT@midwestsolutionssd.com for more information.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 18, to Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Veterans Commission will meet starting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at American Legion Post 8 (520 S. Pierre Street). For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/bcuploads/Commission%20Agenda%20October%202016.pdf.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m. CDT, Huron – The South Dakota State Fair Foundation will be holding a meeting in the Nordby Exhibit Hall. For more information, please contact the State Fair Office at 605-353-7340.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1:45 p.m. CDT, Huron – The South Dakota State Fair Commission will be holding a meeting in the Nordby Exhibit Hall, immediately following the SD State Fair Foundation meeting. For more information, please contact the State Fair Office at 605-353-7340.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2 – 4 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Board of Finance will meet at the Capitol Building on Tuesday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=121.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. CDT, Conference Call – DENR’s Board of Water and Natural Resources will meet by conference call. Agenda items are available at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=108. For more information, contact Derek Lankford at 605-773-4216.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1:30 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council will hold a meeting in the Kneip building at 700 Governors Drive, conference room 3. Parties interested in the unemployment insurance system are encouraged to attend this meeting. Questions may be directed to unemployment insurance Division Director Pauline Heier at 605-626-2310 or Pauline.Heier@state.sd.us.  Individuals needing assistance, special accommodations, or materials in an alternative format pursuant to the American Disabilities Act should notify Sarah Petrik prior to this public meeting at 605-773-5395. To view the meeting agenda and materials, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=99.


Thursday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Plumbing Commission will be holding a meeting at 700 W. Sioux Ave. For more information, call Michael Richards, executive director of the Plumbing Commission, at 605-773-3429. To view the agenda and meeting materials, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=77.

 

Thursday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The Board of Pardons and Paroles will meet at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. For an agenda and more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=74.

 

Thursday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Cosmetology Commission will hold a meeting via teleconference. Persons interested in joining the meeting may do so by appearing in person for the conference call at the Commission office located at 221 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 101 or by calling 605-773-6193 to arrange to join the meeting via teleconference. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Boyd at 605-773-6193 or kate.boyd@state.sd.us.

 

Friday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Athletic Commission will hold a regular meeting in the Kneip Building, 700 Governors Drive, Conference Room 3. To participate in the meeting via telephone, please contact the South Dakota Athletic Commission at 605-224-1721 or SDAC@midwestsolutionssd.com. Questions about the meeting may be directed to Jennifer Stalley, Executive Secretary, at 605-224-1721 or SDAC@midwestsolutionssd.com.

 

 

 

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Monday, Oct. 17, 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. 18, 9 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will host a basic sales tax seminar at the University of Sioux Falls. For more information, contact Courtney Dosch, 605-773-3311.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will host a basic bookkeeping seminar at the University of Sioux Falls. For more information, contact Courtney Dosch, 605-773-3311.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 18 – 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, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

Tuesday, Oct. 18, to Thursday, Oct. 20 – 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. 18, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, room L212.  For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 18, 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. 19, 12 – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development Office, 205 2nd St. E., Suite 1 or call 605-380-8930 during these hours and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Oct. 20, 1 – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, room L212. For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 29775 Main Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 19 – 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:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sisseton – at 10 E. Hickory St., Suite 3. For more information, call 605-698-3964 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Wednesday, October 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 19 – 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, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Clear Lake, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT

 

Thursday, Oct. 20, 9 – 10 a.m. CDT, Mitchell – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will offer a Job Club meeting at 1321 N. Main St. The topics discussed will include interview skills, workforce training options, personal finance, online applications and more. For more information, please call 605-995-8060.

 

Thursday, Oct. 20 – 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.

  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT
  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT
  • Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

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