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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, Jan. 12, 2018
CONTACT: Tony Venhuizen or Bailey Carlsen at 605-773-3212
News Tips For Jan. 13 – 19, 2018
Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s Public Commitments; Public Meetings:
Thursday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m. CST, Pierre – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will emcee the South Dakota Governor’s Conference on Tourism annual Awards Night Gala at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center. Gov. Dennis Daugaard will present tourism industry awards and reveal the 2017 economic impact results of the tourism industry.
Friday, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. CST, Mitchell – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will emcee the Mitchell Chamber, Development & Main Street Annual Banquet at the Highland Conference Center.
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m. CST, Pierre – The Governor's Tourism Advisory Board will hold a brief meeting at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Pierre. For more information contact Katlyn Richter, Media and Public Relations Director, South Dakota Department of Tourism, at 605-773-3301 or katlyn.richter@travelsouthdakota.com.
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 3 – 4 p.m. MST, Spearfish – The Department of Social Services’ Psychologists Board of Examiners will hold a teleconference meeting at 629 Main St. For call-in information and to view the agenda, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=81.
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m. CST, Pierre – The South Dakota Department of Education Special Education Advisory Panel will meet in the Library Commons of the MacKay Building, 800 Governors Drive, in Pierre. A proposed agenda is posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=16.
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m. CST, Pierre – The Railroad Board 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=88. For more information contact Patricia Saukel at 605-773-3265.
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m. CST, Pierre - The South Dakota Brand Board will hold a meeting at their office, 209 West Dakota Ave. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=13. For more information, please contact the Brand Board Fair Office at 605-773-3324.
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 4:30 p.m. CST – The Board of Funeral Service will meet via teleconference. For more information visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=43.
Thursday, Jan. 18, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. CST, Pierre – The South Dakota Electrical Commission will hold a meeting at its office, 308 S. Pierre St. To view the agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=35. For more information, call JJ Linn, executive director of the Electrical Commission at 605-773-3573.
Thursday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CST, Pierre – The South Dakota Plumbing Commission will hold its quarterly meeting at the Missouri River Plaza, 123 W. Missouri Ave., in the Sharpe Conference Room. To view the agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=77.
Thursday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. CST, Pierre – DENR’s Board of Minerals and Environment will meet in the Floyd L. Matthew Environmental Education and Training Center in the Joe Foss Building, 523 E. Capitol Ave. Agenda items are available through the Boards & Commissions Portal at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=67. For more information, contact Brenda Binegar, DENR, at 605-773-4216.
Thursday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m. CST, Pierre – Secretary of Tourism Jim Hagen will hold a brief news conference to discuss the annual tourism economic impact and return on investment. The briefing will be held in the Governor’s Large Conference Room on the second floor of the Capitol Building in Pierre. Material from the news conference will be embargoed for release until 7 p.m. CST Thursday, Jan. 18, when the results will be revealed at the annual tourism conference closing banquet in Pierre.
Friday, Jan. 19, 8:30 – 10 a.m. MST, Rapid City – The South Dakota Board of Technical Professions will hold a regular meeting at its office, 2525 W. Main St., Suite 211. Meeting materials can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=37.
If you have questions, please contact Kathryn Patterson at 605-394-2510.
Friday, Jan. 19, 9 – 11 a.m. CST, Pierre – The Department of Social Services’ Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists Board of Examiners will hold a conference call. For call-in information and to view the agenda, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=22.
Friday, Jan. 19, Sioux Falls - The Corn Utilization Council will hold a meeting at the Sheraton. A full agenda will be posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=217. For more information, please contact the SD Corn Office at 605-334-0100.
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Tuesday, Jan. 16 – 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. MST
• Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
• Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
• Webster, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
• De Smet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
• Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
• Wagner, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
• Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. MST, Rapid City – Advance Health will conduct walk-in interviews at the Rapid City Job Service, 2330 N. Maple Ave. Positions include multiple healthcare schedulers. For more information, call 605-394-2296.
Tuesday, Jan. 16, to Thursday, Jan. 18, Pierre – The South Dakota Department of Tourism will host the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Pierre. The conference will feature expert-led sessions on a variety of topics, including customer service, social media, tourism industry research and trends, marketing and industry best practices. For more information, visit http://www.SouthDakotaTourismConference.com. In addition, Gov. Dennis Daugaard will present tourism industry awards and reveal the 2017 economic impact results of the tourism industry during the Awards Night Gala and closing banquet, Jan. 18. For more information contact Katlyn Richter, Director of Media and Public Relations, South Dakota Department of Tourism, at 605-773-3301 or katlyn.richter@travelsouthdakota.com.
Tuesday, Jan. 16 to Thursday, Jan. 18 – 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, Jan. 16, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, Rapid City – at Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, Room L212. For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle, Melanie Garstenschlager, Samantha McGrath or Jennifer Gross at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
• Tuesday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST, 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.
• Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, 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, Jan. 17, 12 – 3 p.m. CST, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development office, 205 2nd St. E., Suite 1, or call 605-380-8930 during these office hours and 605-626-2340 any other time. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
• Thursday, Jan. 18, 1 – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, Room L212. For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle, Melanie Garstenschlager, Samantha McGrath or Jennifer Gross at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Yankton – General Education Development (GED) testing will take place at 3113 Spruce St., Suite 124. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.GED.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 17 – 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. MST
• Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
• Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
• Dupree, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MST
Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Thursday, Jan. 18 – 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 workshop will be offered at the following locations:
• Wednesday, Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at Rapid City Job Service, 2330 N. Maple Ave., Suite 1. Registration is available at Bring Your ‘A' Game to Work.
• Thursday, Jan. 18, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST, Madison – at Madison Job Service, 223 S. Van Eps Ave., Suite 101. Please register in advance of the class by calling 605-256-5300.
Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Thursday, Jan. 18 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host Job Search Assistance Programs. 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 include resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. JSAP will be offered at the following locations:
• Wednesday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Lake Andes – at 51 S. 3rd Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607, ext. 207 or 212, or visit www.sdjobs.org.
• Wednesday, Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. Registration required. For more information or to register, call 605-367-5300.
• Wednesday, Jan. 17, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Sisseton – at 10 E. Hickory St., Suite 3. For more information, call 605-698-3964 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
• Wednesday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST, Spearfish – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
• Thursday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST, Mitchell – at 1321 N. Main St. For more information, call 605-995-8060 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, Jan. 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.
• Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
• Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST
• Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
• Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST
• Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
Thursday, Jan. 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Yankton – General Education Development (GED) testing will take place at 3113 Spruce St., Suite 124. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.GED.com.
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