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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, September 9, 2016

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

 

                            

News Tips For Sept. 10 – 16, 2016

 

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

 

Monday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m. CDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on KGFX (1060 AM) South Dakota Perspective with Mark Swartzell.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will recognize employers and people with disabilities who are making a difference in communities across South Dakota at the 2016 Governor’s Awards ceremony in the Rotunda at the Capitol Building. 

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be the keynote speaker at the AIA (American Institute of Architects) South Dakota Annual Convention being held at the Holiday Inn City Center, Sioux Falls.

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. CDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on WNAX (570 AM) out of Yankton.

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 4:45 p.m. MDT – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be guest on KOTA radio (1380 AM) out of Rapid City.

 

Saturday, Sept. 10, Cedar Shores – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will speak at the South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductees Brunch at Cedar Shores.

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 12 p.m. CDT – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will be a guest on Dakota Midday with Lori Walsh.

 

Monday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre, Capitol Building, Room 414 – The Board of Internal Control will meet at the Capitol Building on Monday. For more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=164.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m. CDT – The Economic Development Board will meet in Pierre at 711 E. Wells Ave. at 9:30 a.m. CDT. Contact Cassie Stoeser, GOED finance director, at 605-773-3301 for more information.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen, Best Western Ramkota, 1400 Eighth Ave. N.W. – The State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), which works closely with local emergency planners, will meet. The quarterly SERC meeting will be held in conjunction with the South Dakota Emergency Management Association 2016 Fall Conference. For a complete agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=36. For more information, contact Trish Kindt, DENR, at 605-773-3296.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls, Best Western Ramkota, 3200 W. Maple St. – The Board of Operator Certification will meet. An agenda can be found by visiting http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2016/boc0916.pdf. For more information, contact Rob Kittay, DENR, at 605-773-4208.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 14, Yankton – The Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board will meet in Yankton at the National Field Archery Association Headquarters to discuss a variety of topics, from a recap of peak season marketing efforts and shoulder season plans, to research and hospitality program updates. For more information contact Wanda Goodman at 605-773-3301 or Wanda.Goodman@state.sd.us.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m. CDT, Watertown – The South Dakota Weed & Pest Control Commission will be meeting. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=109. For more information, please contact the Department of Agriculture at 605-773-3796.

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m. CDT, Watertown – The South Dakota Weed & Pest Control Commission will be holding a tour of District 1. A full agenda can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=109.  For more information, please contact the Department of Agriculture at 605-773-3796.

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. CDT, Pierre, Floyd Matthew Training Center, Joe Foss Building, 523 E. Capitol Ave. – DENR’s Board of Minerals and Environment will meet. Agenda items are available through the Boards & Commission Portal at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=67. For more information, contact Brenda Binegar, DENR, at 605-773-4216.

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m., CDT Pierre – The South Dakota Lottery Commission will meet beginning at 10 a.m. in Room 412 of the State Capitol, 500 E. Capitol Ave. On the agenda is a Powerball and Mega Millions Rules Hearing, the FY18 budget request, Video Lottery Security Study Proposal, and sales, marketing and video lottery reports. View meeting materials at http://lottery.sd.gov/about/commission/ or http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/. For more information, contact the South Dakota Lottery at 605-773-5770.

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The Board of Pardons and Paroles will meet at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. For an agenda and more information, go to http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=74.

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m., CDT, Brookings – The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy will meet in the board room of the Hampton Inn, 3017 Lefevre Drive. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ or contact Kari Shanard-Koenders at 605-362-2737 or kari.shanard-koenders@state.sd.us for more information.

 

 

You Might Also Be Interested To Know:

 

Monday, Sept. 12 – 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
  • Phillip, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT

 

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 7:05 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – South Dakota Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services Director Eric Weiss and Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired Director Gaye Mattke will be guests on KCCR at 7:05 a.m. and KGFX at 7:30 a.m. to discuss the 2016 Governor’s Awards ceremony. 

 

Tuesday, Sept. 13, to Thursday, Sept. 15 – 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, Sept. 13, 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, Sept. 13, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, Room L212.  For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Sept. 15, 1 – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, Room L212.  For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1 – 4:30 p.m. CST, Wagner – at City Hall, 60 S. Main. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 13 – 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

 

Wednesday, Sept. 14 – Saturday, Sept. 17, Huron – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will be hosting Wissota 100. For a full schedule of events, please visit http://wissota.org/?page_id=113. For more information on the State Fair, please contact the State Fair Office at 605-353-7340.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 14 – 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, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The Department of Labor and Regulation in partnership with Active Generations will hold the annual Boomer Job Fair at BRIDGES Employment Resource Center, 2300 W. 46th St. For more information, call Carol Erpelding with Active Generations, at 605-333-3318.

 

Thursday, Sept. 15 – 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:

  • Thursday, Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Brookings – 1310 S. Main Ave. For more information, call 605-688-4350 or visit www.sdjobs.org.   

 

Thursday, Sept. 15 – 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. – 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
  • Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

 

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