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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:  Thursday, April 2, 2015

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

 

                            

News Tips For April 4 – 10, 2015

 

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

 

 

Thursday, April 9, 8:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will make the opening remarks for the Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders Annual Meeting at the Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City.

 

Friday, April 10, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Highway Patrol 56th Class Graduation in the Capitol Rotunda.

 

Friday, April 10, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Signing Ceremony for the Confucius Institute at Northern State University.

 

Tuesday, April 7, 12 – 1 p.m. CDT, Yankton – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will speak to the Yankton Rotary Club at the Hillcrest Country Club.

 

Thursday, April 9, 9 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls, Sanford Pentagon, 2210 W. Pentagon Place – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will speak at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) conference in Sioux Falls. The program is held to introduce high school students to health occupations.

 

Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. MDT, Spearfish – The South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists will hold a meeting at 629 Main St. This meeting is open to the public and also available via teleconference. Those who want to participate by phone can call 605-642-1600. For agenda and meeting information, please visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=81. Additional information at http://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/psych.aspx.

 

Wednesday, April 8, 12 p.m. CDT – The South Dakota Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists will meet via teleconference. Public access information can be found on the agenda at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/. Contact Carol Tellinghuisen at 605-642-1600 or proflic@rushmore.com for more information.

 

Wednesday, April 8, 10:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Brand Board will be holding a meeting at 209 W Dakota Ave. in Pierre. For more information please contact Brand Board at 605-773-3324. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=13.

 

Thursday, April 9, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The SD Weed and Pest Control Commission will be holding a meeting including a rules hearing at Governor’s Inn, 700 W. Sioux Ave., Pierre. For more information please contact Brenda Sievers at 605-280-4463.  A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=109.

 

Thursday, April 9, 12 p.m. CDT – The South Dakota Board of Podiatry Examiners will meet via teleconference. Public access information and an agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/. Contact Carol Tellinghuisen at 605-642-1600 or proflic@rushmore.com for more information.

 

Thursday, April 9, 9:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a conference call meeting. Staff will be available in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. The public is welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Template.aspx?id=96. For more information contact Patricia Saukel at 605-773-3265.

 

 

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Monday, April 6 – 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 Rachel Comes, 605-773-3165.

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Philip, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT

 

Tuesday, April 7 – 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 Rachel Comes, 605-773-3165.

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Fort Thompson, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 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
  • Clark, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT

 

Tuesday, April 7, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The Department of Labor and Regulation conducts outreach to Southeast Tech at the Mickelson Center 2320 N. Career Ave. A workforce training specialist is available during that time to answer questions about the Department of Labor and Regulation Workforce Training program and discuss available services. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, April 7, to Thursday, April 9 – 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, April 7, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis and Clark Hall, Room 154. For more information on programs and services, call Joy Rehfeld at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, April 7, 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, April 8, 1 – 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.
  • Thursday, April 9, 1 – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis and Clark Hall, Room 154. For more information on programs and services, call Derek Dalen at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, April 8, to Thursday, April 9 – The South Dakota 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:

  • Wednesday, April 8, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, 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.
  • Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MDT, Hot Springs – at the Vet Hospital Domiciliary Ward, 7B classroom. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Rocky Jensen at 605-394-6819. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.   

 

Wednesday, April 8, to Thursday, April 9 – 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, April 8, 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.
  • Wednesday, April 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at 106 SE. Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607, ext. 207, 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
    • Thursday, April 9, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Watertown – at 2001 9th Ave. SW., Ste. 200. For more information, call 605-882-5131 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
    • Thursday, April 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Huron – at 333 9th St. SW., in the Huron Campus Center, Hohm Conference Room. For more information, call 605-353-7155 or visit www.sdjobs.org.   

 

Wednesday April 8 – 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 Rachel Comes, 605-773-3165.

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT

 

Thursday, April 9 – 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 Rachel Comes, 605-773-3165.

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Armour, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT

 

Friday, April 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Kadoka – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Wanblee. For more information, contact Rachel Comes, 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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