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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, June 17, 2016

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

 

                            

News Tips For June 18 – 24, 2016

 

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

 

Friday, June 24, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Capitol Building – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Trail of Governors ceremony for the unveiling of the bronze statues of Gov. Mike Rounds, Gov. Nils Boe and Gov. Warren Green.

 

Saturday, June 18, 9 – 10:30 a.m. CDT, Watertown – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will be in Watertown, S.D., on Saturday, June 18, to serve as the guest speaker for the 98th Annual Convention of the American Legion at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center on Highway 212.

 

Monday, June 20, 10 a.m. CDT, Madison – First Lady Linda Daugaard will be a guest speaker at the GenCyber: Girls in Cyber Security camp for 7th through 9th grade girls at Dakota State University.

 

Tuesday, June 21, 6 – 9 p.m. CDT, Yankton – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will be in Yankton, S.D., on Tuesday, June 21, to serve as master of ceremony for the Ag Gala at the Yankton 4-H Grounds, Kiwanis Ice Arena/4-H Building, 901 Whiting Drive.

 

Sunday, June 19, 8 p.m. CDT – The South Dakota Cosmetology Commission will meet via conference call on Sunday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=21.

 

Monday, June 20, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Board of Education will meet at the MacKay Building, in the Library Commons on first floor, 800 Governors Drive. A proposed agenda that includes a call-in number and access code is posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=32.

 

Tuesday, June 21, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Capitol Building, Room 414 – The Board of Internal Controls will meet in the Capitol Building on Tuesday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=164.

 

Tuesday, June 21, 1 p.m. CDT, Huron – The South Dakota State Fair Foundation will be holding a meeting in the SD State Fair Administrative Building. For more information, please contact the State Fair Office at 605-353-7340.

 

Tuesday, June 21, 1:45 p.m. CDT, Huron – The South Dakota State Fair Commission will be holding a meeting in the SD State Fair Administrative Building, immediately following the SD State Fair Foundation meeting. For more information, please contact the State Fair Office at 605-353-7340.

 

Thursday, June 23, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Matthew Training Center, Joe Foss Building, 523 E. Capitol Ave. – DENR’s Board of Water and Natural Resources will meet. Agenda items are available at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=108. For more information, contact Derek Lankford at 605-773-4216.

 

Thursday, June 23, 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/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=96. For more information contact Kellie Beck at 605-773-3265.

 

 

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Monday, June 20, and Tuesday, June 21, 8 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Department of Health, State Public Health Laboratory is holding a biosafety workshop for laboratory professionals. The workshop will be held at the Sioux Falls ClubHouse Hotel and Suites, 2320 S. Louise Ave. See http://doh.sd.gov/lab/ for more information or contact Dr. Tim Southern, 605-773-3368.

 

Monday, June 20, to Wednesday, June 22 – 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:

  • Monday, June 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Vermillion – at 904 East Cherry, Vermillion. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-677-6900 before 5 p.m., by Thursday, June 16, 2016.
  • Monday, June 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – Kelly Services will be conducting a Job Fair at the Department of Labor and Regulation office, 2330 N. Maple Ave. This is a walk-in interview session open to the public. Multiple positions available. For questions or additional information, please call 605-394-2296. 
  • Tuesday, June 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Mitchell – at 1321 N. Main St. For more information, call 605-995-8060 or visit www.sdjobs.org.   
  • Tuesday, June 21, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Madison – at 223 S. Van Eps Ave. For more information, call 605-256-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Wednesday, June 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, June 21, 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.
  • Wednesday, June 22, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Monday, June 20, 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, June 21 – 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
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

Tuesday, June 21, to Wednesday, June 22 – 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, June 21,  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.
  • Tuesday June 21, 8 a.m. – 4:30 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, June 22, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at the City Hall, 60 S. Main. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, June 22, 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.

 

Wednesday, June 22, and Thursday, June 23, 8 a.m. CDT, Rapid City – The South Dakota Department of Health, State Public Health Laboratory is holding a biosafety workshop for laboratory professionals. The workshop will be held at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, 2111 N. LaCrosse St. See http://doh.sd.gov/lab/ for more information or contact Dr. Tim Southern, 605-773-3368.

 

Wednesday, June 22 – 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 23 – 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 from 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

 

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