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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, May 26, 2017

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

 

                            

News Tips For May 27 – June 2, 2017

 

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

 

Thursday, June 1, 5 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the 75th Annual SD American Legion Boys State Convention at Northern State University in Aberdeen.

 

Friday, June 2, 9 a.m. CDT, Vermillion – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Annual American Legion Auxiliary SD Girls State Convention at the Aalfs Auditorium at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion.

 

Tuesday, May 30, to Wednesday, May 31, Mitchell – The South Dakota Board of Technical Education will hold an orientation meet on Tuesday at Mitchell Tech in the Campus Center. Media are welcome to attend from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT on Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. For more information, contact Tiffany Sanderson, Department of Education, at 605-773-7006 or tiffany.sanderson@state.sd.us.

 

Wednesday, May 31, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Department of Labor Employee Retirement Board will hold a meeting at the Missouri River Plaza, 123 W. Missouri Ave, in the Sharpe Conference Room. Individuals needing assistance, special accommodations or materials in an alternative format pursuant to the American Disabilities Act should call 605-773-5395 prior to this public meeting. Any questions regarding the South Dakota Department of Labor Employee Retirement Board may be directed to Derek Gustafson at 605-773-3095. Meeting materials and DDN sites can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=147.

 

Wednesday, May 31, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Board of Internal Control will meet in room 414 of the Capitol Building. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=164.

 

Thursday, June 1, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will be holding a meeting at the Econo-Lodge, Washington Boardroom, 110 E. Sioux Ave. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=103.  For more information, please contact the SD Veterinary Medical Examining Board at 605-773-3321.

 

Thursday, June 1, 10 a.m., Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Board of Nursing will meet via conference call. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ or contact Gloria Damgaard at 605-362-2760 or gloria.damgaard@state.sd.us for more information.

 

Thursday, June 1, 10:30 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The Department of Social Services’ Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals will hold a board of directors meeting at Park Place Center, 3101 W. 41st St. Public input will begin at 11 a.m. For more information please contact Tina Nelson at 605-332-2645 or visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=29.

 

Thursday, June 1, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council will meet in room 414 of the Capitol Building on Thursday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=134.

 

Thursday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The REDI (Revolving Economic Development and Initiative) Credit Committee will meet on Thursday, June 1, at 9:30 a.m. CDT at 711 E. Wells Ave. Please contact Cassie Stoeser, GOED finance director, at 605-773-GOED (4633) for more information.

 

Friday, June 2, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The REDI (Revolving Economic Development and Initiative) Grant Committee will meet on Friday, June 2, at 9 a.m. CDT at 711 E. Wells Ave. Please contact Cassie Stoeser, GOED finance director, at 605-773-GOED (4633) for more information.

 

 

You Might Also Be Interested To Know:

 

Tuesday, May 30 – 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

 

Tuesday, May 30 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours. Both job 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, May 30, 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, May 31 – Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Work encompasses seven different skills including Appreciation, Attitude, Attendance, Appearance, Ambition, Accountability and Acceptance. These soft skills and a willingness to take direction are generally more desired by employers than the specific skills a particular job requires. This is an eight-hour course offered in a one-day setting or in two four-hour settings. This workshop will be offered at the following locations:

  • Wednesday, May 31, 8:30 – 12:30 p.m. CDT, Vermillion – Call Cornerstones Career Learning Center at 605-677-6912 to register.

 

Wednesday, May 31 – 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, May 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Yankton – at 3113 Spruce St., Suite 124. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, May 31 – 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

 

Thursday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Mitchell – Specialist from Wells Fargo Bank will hold a Money Management Class at the Mitchell Job Service Office, 1321 N. Main St. This class will cover topics related to budgeting, credit counseling, and identity theft. There is no cost to attend. For more information or to sign-up, call 605-995-8060.  

 

Thursday, June 1 – 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. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • 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
  • Armour, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Lower Brule, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

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