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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, Dec. 6, 2013

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

 

                            

News Tips For Dec. 7 – 13, 2013

 

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

 

Monday, Dec. 9, 12 p.m. MST, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 “Governor’s Luncheon”. For more information, contact the Rapid City Area Chamber office at 605-343-1744.

 

Monday, Dec. 9, 2:30 p.m. CST – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be the guest on KGFX Radio’s “South Dakota Perspective” show with Jeri Thomas. For more information, contact Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 12 p.m. CST, AmericInn Lodge, Aberdeen – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 Pre-Legislative Luncheon. For more information, contact the Aberdeen Area Chamber office at 605-225-2860.

 

Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:30 a.m. CST, Pierre – The Department of Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities will hold its quarterly Family Support Council meeting at the Department of Human Services main office, 3800 E. Highway 34, Pierre, S.D., beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. For more information contact John New at 605-773-3438.

 

Monday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Board of Accountancy will be holding a meeting via conference call. To view the meeting agenda and conference call information, visit http://accountancy.sd.gov/board.aspx. For more information, call 605-367-5770.

 

Monday, Dec. 9, 1 p.m. CST – The South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy will meet via teleconference. Interested parties may attend the meeting in person at the Board’s offices located at 105 S. Euclid Ave., Suite C, in Pierre or via teleconference. To participate via teleconference, you must contact the South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy by 12 p.m. Monday, December 9. For more information contact Jennifer Stalley at 605-224-1721 or SDBMT@midwestsolutionssd.com.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m. CST, Pierre – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Cosmetology Commission will be holding a meeting at 700 Governors Dr., Conference Room 3. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://dlr.sd.gov/bdcomm/cosmet/cccommission.aspx. For more information, call 605-773-6193. 

 

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. CST, Pierre – The South Dakota Lottery Commission will meet beginning at 10 a.m. in Room 412 of the State Capitol, 500 East Capitol Ave. On the agenda is review of video lottery strategic plan objectives, discussion on the FY2015 budget and comments from executive director Norm Lingle. For more information, contact the South Dakota Lottery at 605-773-5770 or visit www.lottery.sd.gov.

 

Thursday, Dec. 12, 8 a.m. CST, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold its monthly meeting at the State Penitentiary, Third Floor Conference Room. For more information, contact the Board of Pardons and Paroles, 605-367-5040.

 

Thursday, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. CST Pierre, Matthew Training Center, 523 E. Capitol Ave. – The Petroleum Release Compensation Board will meet. The Board will hold its annual meeting with insurance industry representatives to determine the viability of private insurance for pollution coverage for petroleum tank owners. Other items on the agenda include a report on the financial status of the Petroleum Release Compensation Fund, an update on underground storage tank operator training, an overview of the upcoming 2014 Legislature, recommendations for board appointment and reappointments, and election of officers. The board will also go into executive session to discuss ongoing litigation. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2013/prc1213.pdf. For more information, contact Vicki Hanson, DENR, at 605- 773-3769.

 

Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. CST, Fort Pierre – The 9-1-1 Coordination Board will meet at the South Dakota Municipal  League conference room, 208 Island Dr., Fort Pierre. The meeting is scheduled 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. A draft agenda can be found at http://dps.sd.gov/sd_911/sd_911_board_meeting_agendas.aspx. For more information, contact Shawnie Rechtenbaugh, state 9-1-1 coordinator, 605-773-8145.

 

 

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Monday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST, Wanblee – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

 

Monday, Dec. 9, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. MS), Rapid City – Schlotzsky’s – Cinnabon 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. Positions available include an assistant manager, kitchen helpers and supervisor. For questions or additional information, please call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  

 

Monday, Dec. 9, to Thursday, Dec. 12 – The Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may schedule an appointment. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org.  The representatives will be available at the following locations:

  • Monday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST, Watertown – at the Lake Area Technical Institute, Student Services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Rick Gully at 605-882-5131. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org.
    • Tuesday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at the National American University main building, second floor lobby area outside the Book Store. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Kenneth Mark Northrup at 605-394-2304. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.
    • Thursday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST, Spearfish – at Black Hills State University in the Student Union Building Room 3, in the Vet’s Headquarters. For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
    • Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MST, Hot Springs – at the Vet Hospital Domiciliary Ward, 7B classroom. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.   

 

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. MST, Rapid City – EAFB AAFES (Army and Air Force Exchange Service) 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. Positions available include store associates, senior store associates, laborer and food service workers. For questions or additional information, please call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 10 – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Clark, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 10, to Thursday, Dec. 12 – 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, Dec. 10, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Lynette Engle or Joy Rehfeld at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1 – 3 p.m. CST, Redfield – at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. For more information, call 605-472-0435 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Thursday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST, Sturgis – at 941 E. Main St., Ste. #1. For more information, call Jamie Maine at 605-347-6253 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1 – 3 p.m. CST, Webster – at the Day County Courthouse basement. For more information, call 605-345-4781 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Thursday, Dec. 12, 1 – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, Room 116.  For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

 

Tuesday, Dec. 11, to Wednesday, Dec. 12 – 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 to be 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, Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST, Yankton – at 3113 Spruce St., Ste. 124. For more information, call 605-668-2900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST, Watertown – at 2001 9th Ave., SW., Ste. 200. For more information, call 605-882-5131 or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Thursday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST, Huron – at the Huron Community Campus, Fine Arts building, located at 939 Ohio Ave., SW. For more information, call 605-353-7155 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  

 

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, Fort Meade – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be conducting a Veterans’ Outreach Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) at Fort Meade Hospital, Building 88.  For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org

 

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST, Wanblee – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Thursday, Dec. 12 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

Thursday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. – 3 pm. CST, Madison – The Madison Area Career Learning Center will be testing for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) at 223 S. Van Eps Ave. The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™) is an industry-recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. The NCRC proves you have the workplace skills needed to succeed at your new job. For more information about the NCRC or to schedule your seat to test, please call 605-256-5300.

Madison – The Department of Labor and Regulation would like any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training to call Brenda Franken at 605-256-5300 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information is availalbe at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Flandreau – The Department of Labor and Regulation holds itinerant office hours, by appointment only, at the Flandreau Social Services office located at 218 E. 2nd Ave. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost should call 605-256-5300 to arrange an appointment during office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

 

 

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