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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 30, 2014

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

 

                            

News Tips For May 31 – June 6, 2014

 

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

 

Tuesday, June 3, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be hosting a Workforce Summit at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, 505 N. Fifth St. The Summit will engage state, community, business and education leaders about South Dakota’s workforce challenges and opportunities through panel discussions and breakout groups. It will provide a forum to discuss current programs, learn about workforce demographic trends and offer feedback on potential future strategies. The Summit is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Visit www.southdakotawins.com/workforcesummits. 

 

Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be hosting a Workforce Summit at the Dakota Event Center, 720 Lamont St. S. The Summit will engage state, community, business and education leaders about South Dakota’s workforce challenges and opportunities through panel discussions and breakout groups. It will provide a forum to discuss current programs, learn about workforce demographic trends and offer feedback on potential future strategies. The Summit is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Visit www.southdakotawins.com/workforcesummits. 

 

Thursday, June 5, 5 – 7 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Boys State Banquet Honoring the Boys State Governor.

 

Friday, June 6, 9 – 10 a.m. CDT, Vermillion – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Girls State Convention in Vermillion.

 

Tuesday, June 3, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission will meet by teleconference. A proposed agenda that includes a call-in number and access code can be found at: http://doe.sd.gov/oatq/professionalpractices.aspx.

 

Thursday, June 5, to Friday, June 6, Yankton – Beginning June 5 at 1 p.m. CDT, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ (GFP) Commission will meet at Grand Lodge in the Lewis and Clark Resort Area near Yankton. A public hearing will begin at 2 p.m. CDT discussing the finalizations of last month’s meeting. The GFP Commission serves as the advocate and liaison between the department and its stakeholders – the people of South Dakota. The Commission meets monthly (except for February and September) and consists of eight members; which are appointed by the Governor for four year terms. View the full agenda for the June meeting here: http://gfp.sd.gov/agency/commission/default.aspx. For more information, please contact wildinfo@state.sd.us or call 605-773-3718.

 

Thursday, June 5, 10:30 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals will be holding a board of directors meeting at Park Place Center in Sioux Falls on Thursday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. CDT. For more information call Executive Secretary Tina Nelson at 605-332-2645. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed here: http://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealthservices/docs/ADA/6-5-14Agenda.pdf

 

Friday, June 6, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Board of Social Worker Examiners will be holding a meeting at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Pierre on Friday, June 6, at 9 a.m. CDT. For more information call Executive Secretary Carol Tellinghuisen at 605-642-1600. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed here: http://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealthservices/docs/SocialWorkers/Agenda6.6.14website.pdf.

 

 

 

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Saturday, May 31, to Thursday, June 5 – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs and County Veterans Service Officers will be hosting Operation RAV (Reaching All Veterans) Open Houses at the following locations. For more information contact Audry Ricketts at 605-773-8242.

  • Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, N. Sioux City – Senior Center (301 Military)
  • Wednesday, June 4, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. CDT, Onida – Phoenix Center (110 S. Main)
  • Thursday and Friday, June 5-6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Pine Ridge – Pow Wow Grounds

 

Monday, June 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Wanblee, Phillip – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee and Phillip. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, June 3 – 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. MDT
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m MDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Fort Thompson, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Clark, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT

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

 

Tuesday, June 3, to Thursday, June 5 – 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, June 3, 8 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, June 4, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 2nd Street E., Suite 1.  For more information during office hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, June 5, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Britton – at Marshall County Community Hall For more information during these hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, June 4, to Thursday, June 5 – 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, June 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Lake Andes – at 51 S. Third Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607 ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at 116 W. Missouri Ave. For more information, call 605-773-3372 or visit www.sdjobs.org. 
  • Wednesday, June 4, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, June 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Huron – at 333 9th St. SW. For more information, call 605-353-7155 or visit www.sdjobs.org. 

 

Wednesday, June 4 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Britton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Faulkton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Woonsocket, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT
  • Clear Lake, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT

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

 

Thursday, June 5 – 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. MDT
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MDT
  • Armour, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Gettysburg, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT
  • Hayti, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT
  • Highmore, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT
  • Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

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

 

Friday, June 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Kadoka – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Kadoka. For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

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.

 

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 at www.sdjobs.org.

 

 

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