[PenDems (209)] VOTE next Tuesday!

Just an encouragement to all to participate in the upcoming election on June 29.

This is a non-partisan election but you are encouraged to support
and vote for those that share our good Dem values!

Just a fr-instance, our own Bonny Petersen is engaged in a competitive runoff vote
for a seat on the Rapid City Council and has asked for help with yard signs
(see below for areas she wants to make sure get covered).

You may call Bonny at 488-1550 or email her at petersen100@cs.com.

Bonny Sign Locations

North of the Civic Center and Anamosa and South Haines and Wood Otherside of interstate --- Morningside

West Blvd area or Mt Rushmore Rd

Gap, Jackson Blvd, Omaha Rd

Areas around Stevens High School & West Middle School

Pinedale, South Canyon

Area West or North of Canyon Lake Drive

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[PenDems (208)] Penn Dems Update

Good Afternoon fellow Democrats!

 

There will be NO monthly meeting of the Pennington County Democrats this week.  There seems to be too much else going on for everyone. 

 

Here are a few dates to keep in mind...

 

Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26 - SD Democratic Party State Convention in Sioux Falls.  Penn Dems VP Jenny Sorenson will lead our delegation at the convention.  We encourage everyone to consider attending.  Its a great opportunity to meet our party leaders and help develop our Party's policy platform.  For more information please call the State Dem office at 605-271-5405.

 

Tuesday, June 29 is the special city-wide election to determine the Rapid City Council seats and vote on the proposed BID/Downtown improvement project.  These are non-partisan races, but we encourage everyone to turn out and participate in the election.

 

July 22 - Regular Penn Dems Meeting 7pm at the IBEW labor hall.

 

I hope everyone is having a safe and fun summer, and I wish you all a Happy 4th of July!!

 

Silvia Christen

 

Secretary

Pennington Co. Democrats

Cell: 660-626-6634

[PenDems (207)] Important Notice

Pendemorandum

Thursday June 10th at 7 pm, IBEW hall at 922-1/2 E. St. Patrick.
Special meeting of the Pennington County Democratic Party.

The purpose of this meeting is to elect county officers for 3 positions: county party chair, state committee woman and state committee man.

The agenda is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Election of county party chair
3. Election of state committee woman
4. Election of state committee man
5. Completion of state convention delegate slate
6. Adjournment.

All Democrats in Pennington County are welcome to attend and stand for county office.  Only precinct committee men and women may vote in the election.

Thank you for your service,
Jeff Nelsen
Outgoing Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com

[PenDems (206)] Election Day

REMINDER:
Tuesday June 8th is election day.  The democrats have 4 candidates whose races will be decided tomorrow.

City Council:
Patti Martinson in Ward 1
Bonny Petersen in Ward 5

RC School Board
Jeff Nelsen and Daphne Richards Cook are on the ballot in Area 6.

Please remember to vote!  Our local elections can have a dramatic impact on our local government and schools.

[PenDems (203)] Press Release: Pennington County Dems to Select State Convention Delegates

Good Morning!

the following went to the RCJ last week, will they print it?

The following people have expressed a desire to serve as delegates:

John Willman and Curt Pochardt.

Please attend the May 27th Pendem meeting or contact anyone on the County E-Board if you are interested in attending the State Convention in Sioux Falls on June 25 - 26th as a VOTING delegate.  All precinct committee men and women are invited as non voting delegates as are all candidates.

Thanks for your service,

Jeff Nelsen
Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com

  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    

 

For more information contact Jeff Nelsen, 348-4626 (home) or 390-9966 (cell)

 

PENNINGTON COUNTY DEMS TO SELECT DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION

 

RAPID CITY - -  The Pennington County Democratic Party will select delegates for the state party convention and hear a presentation by PUC candidate John Zaiko at a meeting Thursday, May 27. The South Dakota Democratic Party Convention is set for June 24-26 in Sioux Falls.

 

County Chairman Jeff Nelsen said the local committee will elect nine delegates to attend the state convention, where participants will choose a running mate for gubernatorial candidate Scott Heidepriem, nominate a slate of candidates for statewide constitutional offices, and vote on a platform of issues from alternative energy to open government.

 

Zaiko, of Pierre, is seeking the party's nod for a seat on the Public Utilities Commission. In April, the Democratic Central Committee voted to recommend a slate of candidates to the convention, including Julie Bartling for State Auditor, Ben Nesselhuf for Secretary of State, and Doyle Karpen for the PUC seat.  The recommendation, however, does not preclude additional nominations at the convention, and Zaiko has pledged to continue his campaign and make his case to convention delegates.

 

Meetings of the Pennington County Democratic Party are open to registered Democrats and begin at 7 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 922 E. Saint Patrick St.

 

FW: [PenDems (201)] Community Service

Thank you to Curt Pochardt, Mary Kelley and Steve Stenson for helping RC Clean up day!  Windy, but sunny and Catron Boulevard is cleaner.  Also, kudos to Malcom and Alex Chapman who went out this morning in west Rapid City and to state committeewoman Suzanne Martley.  Suzanne oversaw two groups in the fairgrounds area.  Great effort Suzanne.

Thank you everyone for your efforts.

Jeff Nelsen
Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com

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From: pendems@googlegroups.com [mailto:pendems@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Nelsen
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 10:52 AM
To: pendems@googlegroups.com
Subject: [PenDems (199)] Community Service

Good Morning,
The Pennington County Democrats have the opportunity for some community service.  We are cleaning up Catron Boulevard from highway 16a to highway 79 Saturday morning at 9.30.  It will be a nice walk, we can start at the top of the hill and work towards 5th street.  If we get enough volunteers, 2 crews can work, one starting at 79 and one at 16A.  We need about 1/2 dozen additional adult volunteers, we currently have 4 committed.  8 - 12 would make light work for all.  If it is raining we can wait until the afternoon.

Please RSVP to my email or cell.
Thanks,
Jeff Nelsen
Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com

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[PenDems (200)] FW: Community Service

Good Morning:
We will go at 1 pm, 5th and Catron.
Thanks,
Jeff

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From:   Jeff Nelsen [mailto:jeff_n2@msn.com]
Sent:   Friday, April 23, 2010 10:52 AM
To:     'pendems@googlegroups.com'
Subject:        Community Service

Good Morning,
The Pennington County Democrats have the opportunity for some community service.  We are cleaning up Catron Boulevard from highway 16a to highway 79 Saturday morning at 9.30.  It will be a nice walk, we can start at the top of the hill and work towards 5th street.  If we get enough volunteers, 2 crews can work, one starting at 79 and one at 16A.  We need about 1/2 dozen additional adult volunteers, we currently have 4 committed.  8 - 12 would make light work for all.  If it is raining we can wait until the afternoon.

Please RSVP to my email or cell.
Thanks,
Jeff Nelsen
Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com

[PenDems (199)] Community Service

Good Morning,
The Pennington County Democrats have the opportunity for some community service.  We are cleaning up Catron Boulevard from highway 16a to highway 79 Saturday morning at 9.30.  It will be a nice walk, we can start at the top of the hill and work towards 5th street.  If we get enough volunteers, 2 crews can work, one starting at 79 and one at 16A.  We need about 1/2 dozen additional adult volunteers, we currently have 4 committed.  8 - 12 would make light work for all.  If it is raining we can wait until the afternoon.

Please RSVP to my email or cell.
Thanks,
Jeff Nelsen
Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com

[PenDems (200)] FYI

An event some of you may be interested in, no endorsement, just information.

Thanks,

Jeff Nelsen
Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com

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“Eyewitness to Climate Change”An Educational program by Polar Explorer Will Steger

 

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WHEN: 7:30 pm Tuesday, April 20, 2010

WHERE: Surbeck Center Ballroom on the SDSM&T Campus, 501 E. St. Joseph, Rapid City, SD

 

Join renowned polar explorer, educator, writer, photographer, and Ely, Minnesota, native, Will Steger for a show documenting his firsthand observations of dramatic changes occurring in the Arctic and Antarctic.  Will’s presentation is dramatic and his message is one of hope and empowerment.  This is a chance to learn about solutions.

 

Some of Will’s accomplishments

 

1986- Leads first confirmed dogsled journey to the North Pole without resupply.

1988 -1,600-mile south-north traverse of Greenland.

1989-1990 - Completes first dogsled crossing of Antarctica.

1995 -First dogsled traverse of the Arctic Ocean in one season.

1997 -Named National Geographic Society’s first Explorer-in-Residence.

2006 -Appointed to serve on the Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group.

2007– Richard Branson and 3 Inuit hunters join Will on Baffin Island to study effects of climate change.

 

Sponsored by:  The Black Hills Group-Sierra Club, Norbeck Uni Group, the Norbeck Society, Repower South Dakota, with the Will StegerFoundation.

Kristin Aschenbrenner                           

President of the South Dakota Young Democrats                      

630-204-1423

kaschen@hotmail.com

 

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. "
-Barack Obama

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[PenDems (199)] Heidepriem Hospitality Suite

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Scott Heidepriem will be having a hospitality suite at McGovern Day. His staff is looking for both volunteers and donations. Chips, dips, appetizers, desserts, etc. are needed for the suite. Also, volunteers to help with the suite. Those willing to donate items or volunteer should contact Kristin Aschenbrenner 630-204-1423 kaschen@hotmail.com or Vannepha Halseide, ampaign:field director for the Heidepriem campaign, vannapha@scottheidepriem.com ASAP. Thanks!

Kristin Aschenbrenner                           

President of the South Dakota Young Democrats                      

630-204-1423

kaschen@hotmail.com

 

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. "  
-Barack Obama 

 

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[PenDems (198)] McGovern Day 2010 - 2 Days Away! Info Email

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From: South Dakota Democratic Party [mailto:info@sddp.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 1:27 PM
Subject: McGovern Day 2010 - 2 Days Away! Info Email

 

07 April 2010

Hi Everybody!  Happy Wednesday!

McGovern Day 2010 starts this Friday with a Kick Off Concert!  

This email has:

- Ticket purchasing Info

- Info on the busses to McGovern Day

- Agenda and speakers

Please forward on as necessary.  There may be a few hotel rooms left, but there are many great hotels in Rapid City if it's booked. Hope everyone can make to kick off the 2010 Election Year!!

You can purchase all your tickets HERE or pay for them at the door.  Even if you are paying at the door, please RSVP to 605-393-7658. http://www.actblue.com/page/mcgovernday2010

AND…If you need a ride to the festivities, you’re in luck!!  Stephanie for South Dakota will pay for transportation and tickets to the weekend's main event, the McGovern Day Dinner.  Please call the Stephanie for SD office at 605-332-1901 if you have any further questions or you would like to RSVP.

RIDE PICK-UPS…GET ON THE BUS!!!!

Wagner/Pickstown - 10:30AM

Fort Randall Casino and Hotel

Rosebud/Mission - 10:00 AM

Turtle Creek Crossing Supermarket

Sioux Falls - 9:30 AM

Sioux Empire Fair Grounds - (Madison Street entrance, west of the Grandstand in the Midway area)

Aberdeen - 9:00 AM

Public Parking lot at corner of 4th Ave SW and S First Street - (South of US Bank building)

Pine Ridge - Big Bat’s - 12:30 PM 

MCGOVERN DAY AGENDA 

Friday April 9 -  7:00pm - Concert Kick Off – Journey Museum

222 New York Street, Rapid City - $15 general, $10 students/Founder's Club Members

Saturday April 10

                    All Saturday events are at the Rushmore Holiday Inn – 505 N. 5^th Street, Rapid City, 605-348-4000

9am - Pre-Convention Delegate Check-In  – In Front of Salons A-C

10am  - State Central Committee Meeting - Salons A-C

11am - Pre-Convention Caucus – Salons A-C

Noon -             McGovern Day Luncheon – Hammons Room

                    Panel Discussion on the impact of Community Organizing emceed by Dist. 30 Senate Candidate Nyla Griffith.  Panelists included local impact makers – Michael Pyle, Fred McPherson, Amanda Mack & Adam McLean

1pm - Developing and Delivering Your Message – Steve Jarding – Salons A-C

2:30 pm  - 5:00 pm – Campaign Training – Salons H & G

                    Overview of the SDDP and the 2010 Election - Erin McCarrick

                    Getting Started: The Basics and where to get help  - Cathy Avery

                    Kicking it off Right – Fundraising – Katy Hayes

                    Winning on the Ground – Door – to – Door Training – Rep. Bill Thompson

                    Candidate Roundtable – Best Practices and Good Advise - with Rep. Bill Thompson, Rep. Kevin Killer, Sen. Ben Nesselhuf, SDDP V.C. Jim Burg, Rep. Mitch Fargen, Reg. Vice Chair Deb Knecht

6:00pm - Social – Dakota Ballroom

                    Enjoy raffles, auctions and friends before the dinner

7pm - McGovern Day Dinner - Dakota Ballroom 

Hot off the presses! - Jeff

 

[PenDems (196)] Welcome Concert in Rapid City!

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From: South Dakota Democratic Party [mailto:info@sddp.org]
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 9:18 PM
Subject: Welcome Concert in Rapid City!

05 April 2010

Swing by when you get into town or come by after work if you live in the Hills.  ALL AGES!!  Working to increase Voter Registration Information and community events.  Tickets available at the door.

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[PenDems (195)] Upcoming Pre convention Caucus

Fellow Democrats:
At McGovern Days this month there will be a pre-convention caucus to vote on recommendations for our constitutional candidates.  We cannot legally nominate for these positions until our state convention in June, but this will give us a chance to meet these folks and get them going before June.  This will also be an excellent chance to participate for those not able to attend the state convention in Sioux Falls.

The county auditor has received 2 nominating petitions for delegates to the State Convention.  Our constitution directs that the remaining delegates be selected by the county eboard.  It is our desire to select those folks who want to attend and be part of the process.

Please reply to the county chair or any of the eboard if you are interested in attending the pre convention caucus at McGovern Days and / or the State Convention in June.

Thank you for commitment to our party,
Jeff Nelsen
Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com

[PenDems (193)] We need your autograph TODAY (Tuesday)

URGENT ACTION ALERT!

We need your autograph TODAY!

We have petitions for all of our candidates and we STILL need signatures. Our deadline is 4 p.m. today (Tuesday). If we don't reach our signature goals, we will have NO candidates in west river. 

 

Please, please, please stop by Dunn Brothers Coffeehouse on the corner of Omaha and Mt.Rushmore from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to sign petitions for our candidates.  Deanna will set up shop in the back room with all the petitions for all the candidates!

 

Tuesday, March 30 from 11 - 4

 

We still need signatures for (in order of priority):

 

District 30 - Peggy Lay

District 33 - Kim Henderson and Marv Buehner

District 34 - Devin Oliver (Note: We had a technical difficulty with his petitions. If you signed his petition before noon on Monday, please come back to sign it again.)

District 32 - Carol Bishop and Lilias Jarding

District 35 - Fern Johnson and Anthony Valella

Kevin Weiland for US House

 

Contact Deanna at 605-430-5715 or call Silvia at 660-626-6634 if you have questions, want to volunteer, or need us to come to you for a signature.

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[PenDems (192)] You can sign today at Dunn Bros - THANKS!

We need your help!!

The deadline is Tuesday!

Stop by Dunn Brothers Coffeehouse on the corner of Omaha and Mt.Rushmore to sign petitions for our candidates.  

Deanna will set up shop in the back room with all the petitions for all the candidates!

 

Monday, March 29 from 10 - 2:30  and again from 5 to 8

 - If you can volunteer to canvass on Monday evening, call Kristin - 630-204-1423

 

We still need signatures for:

Kevin Weiland for US House

Mark St.Pierre for US Senate

District 32 - Carol Bishop and Lilias Jarding for State House - serving as placeholders

District 34 - Devin Oliver for State House

District 35 - Anthony Valella for State Senate

Fern Johnson - COMPLETE!

John Willman - COMPLETE!

Contact Deanna at 605-430-5715 or call Silvia at 660-626-6634 if you have questions, want to volunteer, or need us to come to you for a signature.

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[PenDems (191)] PLEASE come sign petitions Sunday and Monday!

 PenDemorandum

 

We have candidates and placeholders ready to get their names on the ballot, and we need your help!

 

Stop by Dunn Brothers Coffeehouse on the corner of Omaha and Mt.Rushmore to sign petitions for our candidates.  Deanna will set up shop in the back room with all the petitions for all the candidates!

 

Sunday, March 28 from 3 to 6

 - Meet us on Sunday at Dunn Bros starting at 3 to go door-to-door in District 32 and 34.

Monday, March 29 from 10 - 2:30  and again from 5 to 8

 - If you can canvass on Monday, call Kristin - 630-204-1423

 

We have petitions for:

 

Kevin Weiland for US House

Mark St.Pierre for US Senate

District 32 - Carol Bishop and Lilias Jarding who are serving as placeholders

District 34 - Devin Oliver and John Willman are serving as placeholders

District 35 - Fern Johnson for House of Reps, and Anthony Valella for State Senate

 

Contact Deanna at 605-430-5715 or call Silvia at 660-626-6634 if you have questions, want to volunteer, or need us to come to you for a signature.

 

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[PenDems (190)] FW: Media list

Good Morning!

Folks, we need some volunteers to help with McGovern Days on April 10th.  I appreciate everyone has been busy helping circulate petitions, recruit candidates, etc, but please volunteer some time for the Friday evening reception!

Thank you,

Jeff

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From: Suzanne Iudicello [mailto:suzanneiudicello@rushmore.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 12:15 PM
To: Jeff Nelsen
Subject: Re: Media list

I'll check in with folks who said they would help. I think the main thing we need to do is get the ads for the program sold by April 2. Here is the flyer and a sign-up sheet for volunteers for other activities at the reception and SDDP events. Would you please pass around at the meeting tonight?  I'll follow up with everyone tomorrow. I'm on a drop dead deadline, client clamoring, and will probably be pulling all nighter, so won't be at meeting.

Thanks,

Suzanne

[PenDems (189)] ACTION ALERT !

We hope you'll be able to help us out this weekend.

Saturday, March 27 from Noon - 3

Sunday, March 28 from Noon - 3

at the IBEW Labor Temple - 922 1/2 E St Patrick (across from Boyd's Drug store)

We'll be working to get our legislative candidates on the ballot by knocking on doors to get signatures from our fellow Democrats.

For more information contact Kristin Aschenbrenner at 630-204-1423 or Silvia at 660-626-6634.

See you this weekend! 

 

Jeff Nelsen
Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com

 

[PenDems (188)] Reminder

Good evening / morning:
Thursday evening, 7 pm, 922-1/2 E. St. Patrick, South door of the IBEW hall.  Monthly pendem meeting.
We need;
Delegates for the pre-convention at McGovern Days
Delegates for the State Convention in June, either a slate with one petition or single petitions for everyone.
We are completely out of time.  Bring any and all candidate suggestions and your cell phones.  We will recruit from the meeting.

I have inserted an email from Erin here which should answer you questions about delegates.
Please attend and bring ideas.
Thanks, Jeff

Hi Everyone,
Here's some info to clarify the Pre-Convention Delegates and Convention Delegate selection - without going into the nitty gritty.

DELEGATE INFO
Pre-Convention Caucus Delegates need to be elected through a public meeting before April 5
Convention Delegates need to be elected on the June Ballot
1. What if we have already had our County Meeting?
- You can send out an email to your county Dems asking them if they are interested in being a Delegate. The County Eboard can choose from those interested parties or have it be first come, first serve

2. What if we don't fill all our spots at our meeting?
- Same answer as No. 1
3. What do we do if our County Meeting is coming up?
- Notify your County Dems that you will be electing Pre-convention Delegates at the upcoming meeting. At the meeting, ask those interested to raise their hands or sign in. If there are more candidates than spots, then have the county party vote on the candidates.

4. Do County Chairs have to take out a petition for the Convention?
- No
5. How many petitions can a Registered Democrat sign?
- As many as the spots that are available - for most counties, that would be 3 petitions.
6. What do we do if no one takes out a petition?
- The County EBoard can appoint the remaining slots.
6. What are the delegates doing at each event?
- At the Pre-Convention Caucus, they are giving the backing of the SDDP to the Constitutional Candidates (AG, SOS, Auditor, Treasurer, School and Public Lands, PUC)

- At the Convention, they are confirming the Constitutional Candidates, choosing the Lt. Governor and creating the SDDP Platform.

**Please call with any other questions!
We're also sending out the attached press release today and an email to our big list will go out tomorrow.
Erin
South Dakota Democratic Party
Executive Director

[PenDems (187)] Action Alert: Help To Save South Dakota Public Broadcasting

For your urgent consideration I am forwarding the following message.

Jeff Nelsen, chair

Pennington County Democratic Party

 

Please help us to preserve public broadcasting in South Dakota!  Write to your legislators – ALL of them – NOW!!

 

Vicky Wicks, frequent contributor to SD Public Radio, writes:

 

Dear Friends: My sister sent me this, and since I have a deep and abiding connection with SDPB, I thought I'd forward it and ask you to do likewise, if you're so inclined. Even before working for SDPB, I listened to public radio and watched public TV, and as a crime victims' assistant and then print journalist, I relied on online recordings of legislative hearings so I could hear for myself who testified and what witnesses and legislators had to say.

 

The legislature tried to cut half a million dollars from SDPB a few years ago, and the public outcry was strong and loud. Please consider contacting legislators and letting them know how you feel about this. Thanks--Vicky

 

From SDPB:

 

 

Friends, We understand times are tough, but it is in tough times that citizens of South Dakota take stock of all that is important in their lives. Even during the past year of economic crisis, THOUSANDS of South Dakotans continued to support programming on SDPB. And with the list of valuable services SDPB provides, it's no wonder. But in the final days of the legislative session it appears that South Dakota Public Broadcasting is under threat of a MAJOR FUNDING CUT, upwards of a half-million dollars. That equals about a 12% cut in state funding. If you value South Dakota Public Broadcasting, NOW IS THE TIME to contact your legislator and make your sentiments known. Click here to find your legislator’s contact information. The state of South Dakota provides funding for SDPB's statewide broadcast transmission system and infrastructure which is used to broadcast Television and Radio programming and web stream content online. State funds pay the electric bills, purchases and maintains broadcast equipment, pays salaries of SDPB employees and other costs. Money donated to SDPB, including money pledged during membership drives, is used to pay for programs and program-related services. Like other state agencies, we have been cognizant of the budget issues and have been good stewards of your (and our) money. With significant cuts to our state funding SDPB’s ability to deliver programming to a statewide audience is critically hampered. SDPB manages a vital, cost-effective communications network reaching the entire state. The network is a unique source for educational opportunities, available to all citizens. SDPB is also used for critical statewide communications – including the Emergency Alert System, Amber Alerts and Law Enforcement. No other broadcast service provides the kind of access that SDPB does to the election and legislative process, comprehensive coverage of South Dakota High School fine arts, academic and sports events, coverage of the Arts, and educational programming for young and old alike. Think of the times you have enjoyed a program on SDPB, utilized an online resource from SDPB.org, learned something new at an SDPB outreach event... then pick up the phone or send an email to your state representatives in Pierre. NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! Sincerely, Julie Andersen Executive Director, SDPB