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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 4, 2018

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

 

                            

News Tips For May 5 – 11, 2018

                                          

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

 

Tuesday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will attend the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitor's Bureau Annual Luncheon at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

 

Tuesday, May 8, 1:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Convention Center, Meeting Room 2 – Gov. Dennis Daugaard and Secretary of Tourism James Hagen will hold a news conference to recognize National Travel and Tourism Week and the impact of travel and tourism to South Dakota and the United States. The press conference will be held in Meeting Room 2 in the Sioux Falls Convention Center following the Sioux Falls Visitor Industry Luncheon.

 

Thursday, May 10, 1 – 3 p.m. EDT, Washington, D.C. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will attend and participate in the U.S Department of Labor Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion.

 

Tuesday, May 8, to Thursday, May 10, Vermillion – The South Dakota Board of Regents will meet on the campus of the University of South Dakota for its regular business meeting. A joint meeting of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Education Standards begin at 2 p.m. (CDT) Tuesday, May 8. Executive sessions for the Board of Regents begin Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and continue from 8 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. The regents’ business meeting reconvenes at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in the Muenster University Center Ballroom on the USD campus. The board’s agenda and supporting documents may be accessed online at https://www.sdbor.edu/the-board/agendaitems/Pages/default.aspx. For more information, contact Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455.

 

Tuesday, May 8, 9:30 a.m. CDT – The REDI (Revolving Economic Development and Initiative) Board meeting will be on Tuesday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m. CDT at 711 E Wells Ave. Please contact Cassie Stoeser, GOED Finance Director, at 605-773-GOED (4633) for more information.

 

Tuesday, May 8, 10 a.m. CDT, Vermillion – The South Dakota Board of Education Standards will meet in Farber Hall in the Old Main building at the University of South Dakota, 414 E. Clark Street. At 2 p.m. CDT, the board will hold a joint session with the South Dakota Board of Regents in the MUC Ballroom in the Muenster University Center. A proposed agenda is posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=32.

 

Wednesday, May 9, 8:30 – 11 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Real Estate Commission will hold a meeting at the Missouri River Plaza, 123 W. Missouri Ave. Meeting materials can be found at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=84. For more information, please contact Melissa Miller at 605-773-3600.

 

Thursday, May 10, 10:30 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy will be holding a board meeting in room 413 of the State Capitol building. For more information or to view the agenda please visit https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=64.    

 

Thursday, May 10, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting via conference call. Staff will be available in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen building located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. in Pierre. The public is invited to attend. To view the meeting agenda, posted 48 hours in advance, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=96. For more information contact Patricia Saukel at 605-773-3265.

 

Thursday, May 10, 9 a.m. CDT, Pierre – The South Dakota Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission will meet at the MacKay Building, first floor, Conference Room 1, 800 Governors Drive. A proposed agenda is posted at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=79.

 

Friday, May 11, 1:30 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – The State Library Board will meet in the board room of the Rapid City Public Library. An agenda will be posted at https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=61.

 

 

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Monday, May 7, to Thursday, May 10 – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Field Service Officers will be on site with the County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers to provide veterans with information for services, and answer any questions veterans have regarding VA Healthcare, compensation and pension, mental health services and much more. Spouses are welcome to attend as well.  Dates and times are subject to change on short notice. More information on programs and services is available at www.vetaffairs.sd.gov. The Field Officer and CTVSOs will be in the following locations:

Monday, May 7:

  • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  MDT, Dupree – 501 S. Main St. 605-280-4308
  • 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Lake Andes – 400 Main St. 605-280-4306
  • 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CDT, Vermillion – 211 W. Main St. 605-360-7819
  • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Yankton – 321 W. 3rd St. 605-360-7819

Tuesday, May 8:

  • 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CDT, Armour – 706 Braddock St. 605-280-4306
  • 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.  CDT, Canton – 104 N. Main 65-360-7819
  • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Eagle Butte – Tribal Office 605-280-4308
  • 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Lake Andes - 400 Main St. 605-280-4306

Wednesday, May 9:

  • 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Alexandria – 750 5th St. 605-360-7819
  • 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Herried – American Legion 605-280-4308
  • 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT, Salem – 130 W. Essex Ave. 605-360-7819
  • 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CDT, Wessington Springs – 205 Wallace Ave. S. 605-280-4306

Thursday, May 10:

  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Huron – 450 3rd St. SW #103 605-280-4306
  • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT, Madison – 200 E. Center St. 605-360-7819
  • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT, Pierre – 104 E. Capitol Ave. 605-280-4308

 

Monday, May 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT, Philip – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available in Phillip. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

 

Tuesday, May 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. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT

 

Tuesday, May 8 to Thursday, May 10 – 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, May 8, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 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.
  • Tuesday, May 8, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Redfield – at the Spink County Court House, third floor. For more information during these hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, May 8, 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, May 9, 1 – 4:30 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at City Hall, 60 S. Main Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607, ext. 207 or 212, or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, May 9, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Webster – at the Day County Court House basement. For more information during these hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, May 10, 1 – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 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, May 9, to Thursday, May 10 – 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 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, May 9, 9 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.
  • Thursday, May 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Huron – at 333 9th St. SW, in the Huron Campus Center, Hohm Conference Room. The Financial Literacy class is in the morning and the Job Search Assistance class is in the afternoon. For more information or to register to attend, call 605-353-7155 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, May 10, 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.

 

Wednesday, May 9, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – G4S Secure Solutions will be conducting walk-in interviews at the Sioux Falls Job Service Office, 811 E. 10th St. Positions are available for security officers and site supervisor. For more information, call 605-367-5300 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Wednesday, May 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 Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Dupree, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT

 

Thursday, May 10 – 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. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT

 

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