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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 2, 2017

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

 

                            

News Tips For June 3 – 9, 2017

 

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

 

Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will serve as the commencement speaker for the National American University 75th Commencement Ceremony at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City.

 

Tuesday, June 6, Sturgis – Sturgis will be South Dakota’s Capital for a Day. Activities for the day will include a Main Street walk, tours around Sturgis and a roundtable meeting.  At 10 a.m. MDT citizens are encouraged to attend the community social being held at H-D Plaza, where they will have the chance to talk one-on-one with Gov. Dennis Daugaard. First Lady Linda Daugaard will read at the City Park at 11 a.m.

 

Friday, June 9, 9:45 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Governor Dennis Daugaard will be a guest on KXRB with Jerry Dahmen in Sioux Falls. The station is celebrating 37 years of the “I Love Life” show.

 

Friday, June 9, 8:15 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Statewide Mentor Program Summer Academy at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. This professional development event marks the culmination of the first year of the Statewide Mentor Program, which was established as part of the 2016 education package.

 

Tuesday, June 6, 3 p.m. CDT, Aberdeen – Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will speak at the grand opening of the new Boys and Girls Club facility in Aberdeen.

 

Monday, June 5, 1 p.m. MDT, Spearfish – The South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners will hold a meeting via teleconference. Persons interested in joining the meeting may do so by appearing in person at 629 Main St., or by teleconference. To request a dial-in number or accommodations, contact Carol Tellinghuisen at 605-642-1600. Agenda and meeting materials can be viewed at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=11.

 

Monday, June 5, 2 p.m. CDT – The South Dakota Board of Regents Building Committee for the SDSU Harding Hall Renovation will meet by teleconference to approve the design documents for the project and allow the project to go out for contract bids. Contact Tracy Mercer at 605-773-3455 prior to the meeting for information about telephonic access to this meeting; public access to the teleconference is also available at the Board of Regents’ office in Pierre, located at 306 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 200. The committee’s supporting documents may be found online at https://www.sdbor.edu/the-board/committees/building-sdsu/Pages/default.aspx.

 

Monday, June 5, 8:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Department of Education Special Education Advisory Panel will meet at the MacKay Building, 800 Governors Drive, in Pierre. An agenda is available at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=16.

 

Wednesday, June 7, 2:30 p.m., CDT, Chamberlain – The South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet in the Deer Trail Meeting Room of the AmericInn. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ or contact Marcia Walter at 605-668-9017 or sdbce@iw.net for more information.

 

Thursday, June 8, 9 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners will meet in the Board offices at 101 N. Main Ave., in the conference room, suite 215. See http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ or contact Margaret Hansen at 605-367-7781 or sdbmoe@state.sd.us for more information.

 

Thursday, June 8, 10 a.m. CDT – The 9-1-1 Coordination Board will meet via teleconference. The agenda is available here: http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/bcuploads/6-8-17%20DRAFT%20Board%20Mtg%20Agenda.pdf. For more information, contact Shawnie Rechtenbaugh at 773-8145.

 

Thursday, June 8, 4 p.m. CDT, Yankton – The South Dakota Abstracters’ Board of Examiners will hold a meeting at the Best Western Kelley Inn, 1607 E. Hwy 50. For more information or to request special accommodations, contact Viki Wilds at 605-558-1030, 605-366-2752 or sdabe@midconetwork.com. Meeting agenda and materials can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=3.

 

Thursday, June 8, to Friday, June 9, Oacoma – Beginning June 8 at 1 p.m. CDT, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ (GFP) Commission will meet at Cedar Shores Resort in Oacoma. A public hearing will begin at 2 p.m. CDT discussing the finalizations of May’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 August) and consists of eight members; which are appointed by the Governor for four year terms. The full agenda for the June meeting can be found here: http://gfp.sd.gov/agency/commission/default.aspx. For more information, please contact wildinfo@state.sd.us or call 605.773.3718.

 

Friday, June 9, 8 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy will meet in the Yankton Trail Medical Trail Building, Pharmacy Specialties and Clinic Conference Room, 2333 W. 57th St. 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, June 5 – 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

 

Monday, June 5, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Representatives from CC&F Retail Inc. will be conducting walk-in interviews for interested job seekers at the Sioux Falls Job Service Office, 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Monday, June 5, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Right Turn will be holding a class for Oahe Inc. with the Bring your ‘A’ Game to Work curriculum at 124 E. Dakota Ave. Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Work encompasses seven different skills including Appreciation, Attitude, Attendance, Appearance, Ambition, Accountability and Acceptance. These soft skills and a willingness to take direction are generally more desired by employers than the specific skills a particular job requires. Contact Kriss at The Right Turn to sign up at 605-773-4755. The last day to sign up for this class is May 31.

 

Monday, June 5, to Thursday, June 8 – 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 5, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – at 811 E. 10th St. Registration required. For more information or to register, call 605-367-5300.
  • Tuesday, June 6, 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 7, 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.  
    • Thursday, June 8, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Watertown, – at 2001 9th Ave. SW, Suite 200. For more information, call 605-882-5131 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
    • Thursday, June 8, 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.

 

Tuesday, June 6, to Wednesday, June 7 – 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 6, 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.
  • Tuesday, June 6, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 1401 Lazelle St., in the 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 7, 12 – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development office 205 2nd St. E., Suite 1 or call 605-380-8930 during these hours and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, June 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 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
  • 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
  • Clark, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT

 

Tuesday, June 6, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Right Turn will be holding a class for Oahe Inc. with the Bring your ‘A’ Game to Work curriculum at 124 E. Dakota Ave. Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Work encompasses seven different skills including Appreciation, Attitude, Attendance, Appearance, Ambition, Accountability and Acceptance. These soft skills and a willingness to take direction are generally more desired by employers than the specific skills a particular job requires. Contact Kriss at The Right Turn to sign up at 605-773-4755. The last day to sign up for this class is May 31.

 

Tuesday, June 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Representatives from Sanford Health will be available to answer questions about recruitment and career paths within the company at the Sioux Falls Job Service Office, 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, June 6, 1 – 1:30 p.m. CDT, Oacoma – Labor Secretary Marcia Hultman will present at the South Dakota 12th Annual Homeless Summit at Cedar Shore Resort, 1500 Shoreline Drive. The presentation will highlight some of the essential workforce services and opportunities to help assist clients in obtaining employment. Topics include the enhanced SDWORKS jobs database, apprenticeship and training opportunities, soft skills workshops, and more. For more information, contact Dawn Dovre at dawn.dovre@state.sd.us. 

 

Wednesday, June 7, 12 p.m. CDT, Yankton – The South Dakota Abstracters’ Board of Examiners will conduct abstracters licensing testing at Best Western Kelly Inn, 1607 E. Hwy 50.  Information and application for testing is available at https://dlr.sd.gov/abstracters/licensing.aspx. For more information or to request special accommodations, contact Viki Wilds at 605-558-1030, 605-366-2752 or sdabe@midconetwork.com.

 

Wednesday, June 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Right Turn will be holding a class for Oahe Inc. with the Bring your ‘A’ Game to Work curriculum at 124 E. Dakota Ave. Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Work encompasses seven different skills including Appreciation, Attitude, Attendance, Appearance, Ambition, Accountability and Acceptance. These soft skills and a willingness to take direction are generally more desired by employers than the specific skills a particular job requires. Contact Kriss at The Right Turn to sign up at 605-773-4755. The last day to sign up for this class is May 31.

 

Wednesday, June 7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Representatives from CC&F Retail Inc. will be conducting walk-in interviews for interested job seekers at the Sioux Falls Job Service Office, 811 E. 10th St. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, June 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 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
  • Faulkton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Britton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT

 

Thursday, June 8, 9 – 10 a.m. CDT, Mitchell – The Mitchell Job Club is open to the public and held every Thursday at the Mitchell DLR Job Service Office, 1321 N. Main St. The meeting will discuss a variety of job search topics in detail including online job searching, workforce training options, interview skills/techniques, and money management. Please call 605-995-8060 to register your spot.

 

Thursday, June 8, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The Right Turn will be holding a class for Oahe Inc. with the Bring your ‘A’ Game to Work curriculum at 124 E. Dakota Ave. Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Work encompasses seven different skills including Appreciation, Attitude, Attendance, Appearance, Ambition, Accountability and Acceptance. These soft skills and a willingness to take direction are generally more desired by employers than the specific skills a particular job requires. Contact Kriss at The Right Turn to sign up at 605-773-4755. The last day to sign up for this class is May 31.

 

Thursday, June 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 Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

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

 

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