500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD57501
(605) 773-3212
MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, July 17, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Kafka or Roxy Everson at 605-773-3212
Friday-Monday, July 17-20, Biloxi, Mississippi – Gov. Mike Rounds will attend the 101st Annual Meeting of the National Governors Association. Topics include the national infrastructure system, economic outlook for states, accelerated education and training opportunities, health care reform, American energy independence and security, and emergency preparedness in the states. For more information, visit www.nga.org or contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Monday, July 20, Sioux Falls, 4-6 p.m. (CDT) - Project 8 will hold a free child safety seat check-up event at the VOA Center of Childcare and Family Literacy (407 N. Spring Ave) to demonstrate the proper way to install child safety seats and help adults ensure their child safety seats are installed correctly, reducing the risk of injury. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8/Upcoming&20Events.htm.
Monday, July 20, Britton, 4-7 p.m. (CDT) - Project 8 will hold a free child safety seat check-up event at the Britton Fire Hall to demonstrate the proper way to install child safety seats and help adults ensure their child safety seats are installed correctly, reducing the risk of injury. For more information, visit www.state.sd.us/project8/Upcoming&20Events.htm or contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165.
Tuesday, July 21, Pierre, 8 a.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee meeting being held at the Pierre Ramkota. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Tuesday, July 21, DeSmet, Miller, Wessington Springs - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following offices: DeSmet, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Wessington Springs, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165.
Tuesday, July 21, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT) – The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 1300 North Avenue. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some of the topics included are job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-642-6900. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, July 21, Rapid City, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (MDT) - Project 8 will hold a free child safety seat check-up event at Parkview Pool (4221 Parkview Drive) to demonstrate the proper way to install child safety seats and help adults ensure their child safety seats are installed correctly, reducing the risk of injury. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8/Upcoming&20Events.htm.
Tuesday, July 21, Pierre, 10:30 a.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will present six awards at the Governor’s Awards for Citizens with Disabilities and Employers event being held in the Capitol Rotunda. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Tuesday, July 21, Aberdeen, 2-4 p.m. (CDT) - Project 8 will hold a free child safety seat check-up event at the Aberdeen Water Park (1029 S. Dakota St.) to demonstrate the proper way to install child safety seats and help adults ensure their child safety seats are installed correctly, reducing the risk of injury. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8/Upcoming&20Events.htm.
Tuesday, July 21, Chamberlain, 2–6 p.m. (CDT) - Project 8 will hold a free child safety seat check-up event at Cozard Memorial Library (110 E. Lawler Ave) to demonstrate the proper way to install child safety seats and help adults ensure their child safety seats are installed correctly, reducing the risk of injury. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8/Upcoming&20Events.htm.
Tuesday, July 21, Pierre, 5:30 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will recognize forty-nine 2009-2010 Dakota Corps Scholarship recipients, seven Hagen-Harvey Memorial Scholarship recipients, and twenty Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship recipients at a reception on the patio of the Governor’s Residence. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Wednesday, July 22, Aberdeen, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor (DOL) will jointly host a Small Business Workshop with the Department of Revenue and Regulation and Small Business Development Center at the DOL East Conference Room, 420 South Roosevelt Street. Business owners are encouraged to attend this one-day event provided at no charge to learn about available services and programs. DOL will provide insight into South Dakota's labor and employment laws, the workers' compensation and unemployment insurance systems, and employment services provided by DOL's local offices. Register and learn more.
Wednesday, July 22, Rapid City, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (MDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 111 New York Street, #107C. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. This no-charge seminar is open to the public. Some of the topics included are: job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-394-2296. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, July 22, Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (MDT) - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the itinerant office in Wanblee. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165.
Wednesday, July 22, Mitchell, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 1321 N. Main St. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some of the topics included are networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-995-8060. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, July 22, Pierre, 9:30 a.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the South Dakota School Superintendents Association 2009 Summer Conference being held at the Pierre Ramkota. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Cancelled--Wednesday, July 22, Pierre, 12:30 p.m. (CDT) – The SD Health Care Commission will be meeting at the Capitol Lake Visitor's Center. For more information, contact Kathi Mueller, 605-773-3661.
Wednesday, July 22, Webster, 1-3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding itinerant office hours at the Day County Courthouse basement. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call 605-345-4781 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, July 22, Sioux Falls, 4:30–6:30 p.m. (CDT) - Project 8 will hold a free child safety seat check-up event at the CHILD Center (2420 W. 8th St) to demonstrate the proper way to install child safety seats and help adults ensure their child safety seats are installed correctly, reducing the risk of injury. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8/Upcoming&20Events.htm.
Thursday, July 23, Hayti, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CDT) - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the itinerant office in Hayti. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165.
Thursday, July 23, Rapid City, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (MDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 111 New York Street, #107C. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. This no-charge seminar is open to the public. Some of the topics included are: job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-394-2296. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, July 23, Pierre, 9 a.m. (CDT) - The South Dakota Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting in the DOT Commission Room (Room 200) of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting agenda can be found online at www.sddot.com. For more information, contact Amy Campbell, 605-773-5105.
Thursday, July 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (CDT) - The SD Council on Developmental Disabilities will hold its quarterly meeting via Dakota Digital Network sites in Milbank, Newell, Pierre, Sioux Falls, Spearfish, Rapid City, Redfield and Winner. The agenda includes state plan amendments and policy discussions. For more information, contact Arlene Poncelet, 605-773-6369.
Thursday, July 23, Digital Dakota Network, 1-4 p.m. (CDT) –The DENR Board of Water and Natural Resources will meet over the Digital Dakota Network at sites in Pierre, Rapid City, Watertown, Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, and Brookings, as well as sites in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Chicago, Illinois. The board will consider several applications for funds from the Consolidated, Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, and State Water Resources Management System programs. The board will consider authorization of the sale of State Revolving Fund Program Bond Anticipation Notes Series 2009 in an amount not to exceed $55 million. The board will also consider amendments to the State Water Plan, Drinking Water Intended Use Plan, and Clean Water Intended Use Plan. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2009/bwnr0709a.pdf. For more information, contact Elayne Lande, 605-773-4216.
Thursday, July 23, Rapid City, 3:30 - 6 p.m. (MDT) - Project 8 will hold a free child safety seat check-up event at Friends Forever (2710 N. Haines Ave) to demonstrate the proper way to install child safety seats and help adults ensure their child safety seats are installed correctly, reducing the risk of injury. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165 or visit www.state.sd.us/project8/Upcoming&20Events.htm.
Friday, July 24, Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (MDT) - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the itinerant office in Kyle. For more information, contact Tarah Jahnig, 605-773-3165.
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