Summer 2021

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA PERSPECTIVE

The first half of 2021 hasn’t exactly been from COVID-19 than the general popula- business as usual, but it is safe to say we tion. In the United States, the most recent are trending in the right direction. Our study shows that people with ID are almost fundraising team has been in the field for 6x more likely to die from COVID-19. Spe- months and the sports team is hopeful for cial Olympics encourages everyone who a Fall Classic complete with a dance, ban- can get the COVID-19 vaccine, to be vac- quet, and a full slate of sport. cinated. Being vaccinated will help protect you from getting COVID-19, prevent seri- There is optimism, albeit cautious opti- ous illness, and may also help protect peo- mism. Globally, studies have shown that ple around you. people with ID are 2-4x more likely to die

YOUR ESTATE PLANNING

• You can name Special Olympics South Dakota as • You can even donate appreciated stock today a beneficiary in your will. without any capital gains to report… a huge tax savings! • You can name Special Olympics South Dakota as a beneficiary in your insurance policies. Contact Darryl Nordquist, • You can name Special Olympics South Dakota as President/CEO for more info a beneficiary in your retirement accounts. Cell Phone: 605.376.8613

2020 OUTSTANDING AWARD WINNERS So Long, Friend TO BE RECOGNIZED AT THE 2021 STATE Every once in a while you get the great pleasure of TRADITIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT knowing a person who is a real-life Norm. You know,

Please join us in Aberdeen to help us with this Norm the guy from the TV show Cheers. That was long overdue celebration! Bill Clucas. The second he entered a room there was a chorus of “Bill” filling the space. It’s hard to explain Spirit of a Champion Award but everyone would somehow be happier just be- Correna Templar (Rapid City Storm) cause he was there. He would work the room with that distinct Boston accent, giving everyone the ap- Don Baker Award propriate amount of crap. He had time for everyone Dawn Ruhlman (Brookings) and he made those who knew him better… better Family Of The Year athletes, better coaches, but mostly just better Laura Fossen Family (Spearfish) people.

Unity Award Bill’s legacy as a Special Kaylee Namken (Vermillion) Olympics Coach, mentor, and friend will live on in our Outstanding Coach (Ron Stewart Award) Peggy Heermann (Aberdeen) hearts and memories. But I know that everyone who Volunteer Of The Year (Lyle Farrand Award) knew him wishes we had Michael Fletcher (Sioux Falls) more time with him. We will miss you, dear friend. Champion Award (DJ Mertens Award) AGROPUR (Lake Norden) -SOSD Staff

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With a few modifications, athletes so graciously rolling with the punch- AREA were able to get back to the track es as we worked our way through meets. some murky water together! SPRING A huge thank you to our athletes, GAMES coaches, families, and volunteers for

Northeast Area Southeast Area Black Hills Area Location: Hayti Brandon Spearfish Date: May 21 May 22 May 22 Delegations: 9 10 8 Athletes 84 252 162

AREA SUMMER GAMES Through rainstorm, wind, and sun the good times and the good vibes continued well into the summer.

Northeast Area Southeast Area Black Hills Area Location: Watertown Vermillion Rapid City Date: June 25 June 26 June 26 Delegations: 8 9 7 Athletes 89 185 166

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...May others be as kind to you as you have been to us.

IN MEMORY OF BEVERLY OLDHAM MYLES & JEANETTE KENNEDY SPEARFISH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

A & A Storage - Belle Fourche Dane & Debra Sanger Kirk Hogen SD Physical Therapy Assoc In Memory of Charles Purcell AMS Building Systems In Honor of Chelsea Popham Lana & Arthur Rusch Turbak Law Office, PC

Clay Union Electric Fred & Barbara Grubb Lowell Cook Construction VanLaecken Orthodontics

Dakota Lumber - Belle Fourche Hartford Steak Co. Masaba Vermillion Civic Council

Darren & Lynn Paulson Herren-Schempp Building Supply Thompson Law Vermillion Optimist Club

Debra & Keith Thomas Hills Interiors - Belle Fourche USD School Of Health Sciences

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On July 12th and 13th, 74 athletes Aberdeen-SPURS 26 EQUESTRIAN pulled on their boots and dusted off Larchwood Independent 1 their cowboy hats for the 27th edi- Mitchell Outlaws 6 tion of our State Equestrian compe- Rapid City-SunCatcher 14 tition. Sioux Falls-HorsePower 9 Thank you to the Huron community Valley Springs-Agape 3 and Dean Toman for serving as our Watertown-Saddle Up 15 competition coordinator. We could-

n’t do it without you! WE APPRECIATE YOU DELANY ZOE FOOTHILLS JR. QUEEN

CAROLYN BLANCHFORD JACKRABBIT STAMPEDE AMBASSADOR

GABRIELLA REBELEIN JR MISS RODEO ABERDEEN

KATIE SCHMIT MISS SD TEEN USA

CAROLINE PETTEY MISS SD USA

AGTEGRA VOLUNTEERS

KIWANIS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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Applications Are Being Accepted Athletics Equestrian 2 Female Athletes 1 Female Athlete 2 Male Athletes 1 Male Athlete

Bowling Unified Bocce 2 Female Athletes 1 Female Athlete 2 Male Athletes 1 Female Unified Partner 1 Male Athlete 1 Male Unified Partner

4,000 athletes, 10,000 volunteers and 125,000 spec- Athletes and Unified partners, don’t delay. The ap- tators will help make the 2022 USA Games the larg- plication deadline is August 31, 2021. est ever. Visit www.sosd.org to get your application today!

New Partnership Forged New Program Launched

Special Olympics South Dakota and Empower U have partnered up to provide coaches and athletes some valu- Physical fitness is a key part of the Special Olympics mis- able pieces of training. sion. Fitness is the state of optimal health and performance through adequate physical activity, nutrition, and hydration. Sports physical therapists, Nathan LeMaster (left) and Tyler Anderson (right) joined forces with SOSD athletes For athletes to be fit, they must practice healthy habits year John McHale and Nick Mills to shoot videos focusing on -round and lifelong. Every Special Olympics South Dakota three areas of training: running (long and short dis- program has been invited to join our Fit 5 Club. The goal of tance), jumping, and throwing. this fitness programming is to empower athletes and their supporters to take These videos provide athletes and coaches extensive charge of their health warm-up, cool-down, and training tips covering all three and fitness by providing track and field disciplines. the necessary educa- tion, social support, op- We are thankful for this partnership with Empower U and portunities, and track- their desire to make sure the athletes of SOSD are pre- ing of progress. pared for action! If your delegation would like to learn more about our Fit 5 Club, please contact Johna at the State office.

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Rapid City Truck Convoy

Black Hills Harley Davidson

BIG RIGS. BIG HEARTS. Friday, September 10

BIG RESULTS 4:00 p - 6:00 p Truck Registration & Meal 5:30 p Corn Hole Tourny WHAT IS THE TRUCK CONVOY? Dusk Light Show The Truck Convoy is a celebration of the trucking industry and its support for Special Olympics. What started as a local event in Florida in 2001, the event has Saturday, September 11 evolved into an international movement with Convoys in over 24 states and 4 7:00 a - 9:00 a Registration & provinces annually. Breakfast

9:00 a Mandatory Drivers The South Dakota Convoy began in Sioux Falls and Rapid City in 2003 with an Meet, Opening event being held in both locations for the first 2 years. In 2005, Sioux Falls con- Ceremony & Truck tinued and has been going strong ever since. In 2014, the Rapid City Convoy Bid was restarted and is growing steadily. The South Dakota Convoys, since 2003, 10:00 a Trucks Leave have had a total of 1,971 trucks involved and have raised over $729,000 for the 11:00 a Lunch South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. 12:00 p Auction & Awards

HOW DOES THE TRUCK CONVOY RAISE MONEY? Sioux Falls Truck Convoy To participate, 'truckers' pay a $100 fee before or at registration. During the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds event, both locations hold auctions for valuable items as well as for the prestig- ious title of Lead Truck. The Convoy solicits corporate sponsors and engages Friday, September 17 community partners to contribute financially to this great fundraising event for a great cause 10:00 a Trucks Can Arrive 4:00 p - 8:30 p Truck Registration WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? 5:00 p - 8:00 p Food & Beverages 100% of the funds go directly to support and benefit the Law Enforcement 7:00 p Poker Tournament Torch Run, Special Olympics South Dakota's largest grassroots fundraising cam- Dusk Light Show paign. Special Olympics South Dakota has over 2,750 Athletes statewide and is growing larger every day. Saturday, September 18 6:30 a - 8:45 a Truck Registration 6:30 a - 8:15 a Coffee & Donuts 9:00 a Presentations HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LETR! 9:40 a Lead Truck Bidding bers carry the Flame of Hope, sym- 10:00 a Trucks Line Up 2021 marks the milestone 40th an- bolizing courage and celebrating 10:15 a Trucks Leave niversary of the national Law En- diversity uniting committees 11:30 a - 1:00 p Lunch forcement Torch Run® for Spe- 11:30 a - 4:00 p Truck Show around the globe. cial Olympics. 12:45 p Auction

3:00 p Raffle & Awards Special Olympics is proud of our Since its inception in 1981, LETR Schedule & times subject to change has raised more than 904 million relationship with the Law Enforce- ment Torch Run® and grateful for dollars globally. Annually, more than 111,000 dedicated and com- their support that makes much of our mission possible. passionate law enforcement mem-

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 4TH ANNUAL PULL

This ultimate man vs. machine chal- lenge tests your strength as our teams attempt to pull a vintage B-24 airplane.

Awards will be given to the fastest teams in each category: Fitness/Gym, Law Enforcement, SO athletes, and Open.

We will also give away $200 and $100 When: Friday, August 6, 2021 gift cards to a local restaurant to the Where: Maverick Air Center, Sioux Falls teams who raise the most money.

Registration: Begins at 4:00 pm Call to register today! Start: 5:00 pm

FORE SPECIAL OLYMPICS

On March 26, 2021, Great Shots in in this scramble style tournament. Sioux Falls hosted our inaugural North of $7,000 was raised. Thank you to MJ Daulsin Roofing “Golf Fore Special Olympics” event. It was a fun event for both golfers Company for your partnership with Over 150 people competing in and non-golfers itching to get out- Special Olympics South Dakota! teams of three golfers participated side and on the course. For every invoice they send out they will donate a portion of their earnings to us.

We Appreciate You!

Shout out to Safari Bar & Grill and Ren- ner Corner Meats for allowing us to be a part of your non-profit meat raffle.

Your generosity allowed us to raise $530 for our athletes!

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Casey’s Campaign Shines Again During two weeks in April 2021, 47 Casey's Stores throughout the state offered their customers the opportunity to round-up their purchase with proceeds go- ing to Special Olympics South Dakota. This year we raised $22,718!

We very much appreciate the Casey’s stores throughout the state and their em- ployees who were the driving force behind the success of this campaign.

Our latest round of Chase the Ace was brought to you through our partner- ship with Tinners and Wileys pubs in Sioux Falls.

Congratulations to Traci Vic from Har- risburg for finding the ace in the 13th week of the chase.

We had so much fun we will be start- ing a new round of Chase the Ace ipates will have 162 chances to win soon! Tickets are 1 for $5, 5 for $20, or throughout the season. 10 for $35. You need not be present to win. We will be awarding prizes to the top 8 highest scores, as well as the Call Jill at the state office to join the lowest score. Over $600 will be fun! awarded each week! At the end of the 18 weeks, a Grand Prize winner will be announced for the individual The Law Enforcement Torch Run who has the highest accumulated and SOSD are once again hosting score over the season. This winner Pigskin Madness! This fundraiser will receive $500.00. combines two of our favorite Contact the State Office at 605-331- things—football and raising money 4117 if you are interested in selling for Special Olympics South Dakota! a book or purchasing a ticket. Tickets can be purchased for $20 You can also purchase tickets online and are being sold across the state at www.sosd.pigskinmadness.org. by the SOSD State Office, South Da-

kota law enforcement, and Special For more information or to check Olympics local groups. weekly results, visit our website at

www.sosd.org. Ticket owners are assigned four ran-

domly drawn teams each week. To- Tickets must be purchased by 5:00 tal points scored by your four teams pm on September 9, 2021. are added together to give you a weekly total. Each ticket lasts for the entire 18 weeks of the regular professional football season. Partic-

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What will cops do for Special Olympics South Dakota athletes? The better question is “What won’t they do?”

Officer Nancy Lehner (Retired) has been an LETR volunteer extraordinary for many years. Nancy gifts us hundreds of hours of her time annually. You’re the best, Nancy! On July 16, 2021, Cops took the rooftops of Flyboy Donuts in Sioux Falls blatantly bribing patrons to do- nate to SOSD in ex- change for yummy Flyboy donut incen- tives. This legal crime spree raised $5,555. Thank you Flyboy for this annual partner- ship… we appreciate you! On August 17, 2021, members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run will be run- ning food and cleaning tables at the four Culver’s locations in Sioux Falls spread- ing awareness and raising “tips” for SOSD.

Stop for a Butterburger today and drop your spare change into the Change for Change jars. You will be treated to a wonderful meal and you will be treating our athletes to amazing SO events…. Win, win! Save The Date! Come see us at various Sioux Falls HY-Vee stores on October 9, 2021, and get razzed by a Cop on a Roof- top. They will be stuck up there until their donation goal is reached. So come on, show a cop some love!

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Thank you to one and all who braved the wind, cold, frigid waters, (and in IT’S A WRAP! the case of the Sioux Falls plunge Location Date $ Raised the heat) to help us raise money for Redfield March 13 $5,000+ the athletes of SOSD. Your generosi- Vermilion April 10 $19,956 ty is greatly appreciated! Watertown (virtual) April 12 - 26 $4,500 Sioux Falls May 1 $42,744

A huge thank you to our 2021 Virtual Torch Run friends at Graham Tire for the invite to be a part of this annual golf event that takes place at Willow Run $3,110 was raised to ben- in Sioux Falls efit SOSD. This event is always fun to work and see familiar faces taking Our 2nd Virtual Torch Run recently wrapped. For two to the course to help our weeks in June, LETR personnel along with our sup- 2,700 athletes statewide. porters ran the Flame of Hope across the state… vir- tually of course! Pictured Left: LETR staff Jill and Turner selling Vermillion Dr. Jacob Quail was our top fundraiser. raffle tickets and shirts at Thank you to Dr. Quail and everyone who participat- the 6th hole. ed. You are much appreciated!

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA 12 BITS & PIECES

Year Schools Year Schools Year Schools

2021 173 2017 104 2013 31 2020 141 2016 98 2012 8 #ChooseToInclude I 03.03.21 2019 133 2015 74 2011 5 2018 117 2014 69 It seems this program gets more important and more exciting each year.

Our work continues to focus not just on the elimination of the R-word but on the creation of a new reality: inclusion for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at school, in the workplace, and society in gen- eral.

Judging by our participation numbers, it seems safe to assume the schools in South Dakota are enthusiastic supporters of this mission.

SOSD staff celebrating the day of inclusion This amazing inclusion project was completed by Spearfish students.

Athletes, for you to perform at your best, • We think you had fun with our “anything goes” you need to know the color pallet this year. So, let’s do it again! rules of the sports you • All winter wearables will be loved (i.e. scarves, are playing. Visit our hats mittens, head bands) website at • Our goal is 400 pieces www.sosd.org and • Due date is March 1, 2022 download yours today!

Thank you crafters!

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SONA Move Challenge Part 1

For 8 weeks this past spring, SOSD Athletes and Unified Part- ners walked, biked, danced, and everything in-between during the Special Olympics North America MOVE CHALLENGE.

Congratulations to everyone who participated, because after all, your YOU GUESSED IT, WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN! health is your wealth! WHAT: SONA Move Challenge, an 8-week

movement challenge to see how many minutes

of exercise participants can complete each These athletes averaged at least 100 minutes of purposeful week. activity per week:

WHEN: Registration opens August 6 - Septem- Abbie Benz 3415 Kaylie Pederson 1166 ber 1. SONA Move Challenge runs September 13 Anthony Schweigert 2613 Blaine Jemming 1140 - November 7. John McHale 2525 Erin Gustaf 1100 Chana Sandoval 2439 Kelsey Wollman 1095 WHO: Participants will have the choice of com- Laura Zahn 2295 Jordan Houseman 1090 peting as an Individual (Special Olympics ath- Dalton Blauer 2080 Katryna Meyer 1020 letes only), Doubles (traditional or Unified), or as Garet Alickson 2040 Autumn Templar 1014 part of a Team (traditional or Unified) Keelee Rosales 1945 Matilda VanBerkum 1010 Look for registration materials coming your way Jarred Dahl 1620 Correna Templar 924 soon!

Being a collegiate athlete at Bemidji State provided me Welcome to Team SOSD, a platform to volunteer Hanna! with Special Olympics and that was an invaluable Hi everyone! I'm Hanna Zerr. I am a sports fanatic, for- experience. Volunteering mer collegiate athlete, and my favorite title I have is at the Track and Field “older sister.” I was born and raised in Minnesota but events in the spring was have lived in Sioux Falls since 2018. I obtained my Un- amazing, my favorite dergraduate Degree from Bemidji State University in event was the long jump. Sports Administration and most recently graduated Seeing athletes light up from Augustana University with a Master's Degree in from their successes was Sports Administration and Leadership. something that pushed

While in graduate school preparing to enter the work- me to want a career at force, I kept asking myself “what's next” and saw my Special Olympics South Dakota. SOSD is an amazing two younger sisters light up when they talked about place to make an impact in others' lives while providing working with people with intellectual disabilities. Spe- compassion and empathy along the way.

cial Olympics has a significant impact on our house, Hanna will be working with Unified Champion Schools with all three of us working within the field. and can be reached at [email protected].

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ATHLETE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL What is an Athlete Leadership Council (ALC)?

We are a group of athletes who meet using a well-thought- out agenda to discuss Special Olympics topics important to us. We then make recommendations to Program leadership.

Formerly known as the Athlete Input Council, we have been organized and meeting since 2013. Two members of the ALC also serve on the SOSD Board of Directors.

Fellow athletes, if you have an idea or concern, talk to one of us… let’s work together!

Meet your ALC members. We are here to serve YOU!

Wendy Addington Kayla Bruna Ashley Clark Jamie Davey Melissa Heckel Kyle Hegge Spearfish Peaks Brookings Sioux Falls Fireworks Rapid City Flame Spearfish Peaks SESDAC Vermillion

Chris Hilla Mari Ibis Nick Mills Mike Murfield Keelee Rosales Dawn Ruhlman Sioux Falls Fireworks Sioux Falls Fireworks Sioux Falls Fireworks Sioux Falls Fireworks Spearfish Peaks Brookings

Derek Smith David Tanner Correna Templar Victor Weigel Denelle Wilson Sioux Falls Fireworks Rapid City Storm Rapid City Storm Aberdeen HCE Sioux Falls Fireworks

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Proven to Increase Inclusion Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® builds on Special Olympics’ values, principles, practices, experiences and impacts to shape a generation that welcomes everyone. #UnifiedGeneration

Our Goal: Schools that Welcome school climates where students All People with disabilities feel welcome and Young people today face many are routinely included in, and feel a challenges, from achieving part of, all activities, opportunities and functions. This is accomplished by implementing inclusive sports, inclusive youth leadership opportunities, and whole school

implemented activities affecting system-wide change.

With sports as the foundation, the three-component model offers a personal and academic success to unique combination of effective feeling emotionally and physically activities that equip young people safe. In particular, students with with tools and training to create disabilities are 2-3 times more sports, classrooms, and school likely to be bullied than their peers climates of acceptance. These are engagement. The program is without disabilities.* To designed to be woven into the combat this, the Special fabric of the school, enhancing Olympics Unified Champion current efforts and providing rich Schools program is aimed at opportunities that lead to promoting social inclusion meaningful change in creating a for students with intellectual socially inclusive school that disabilities through supports and engages all learners. intentionally planned and Together we are creating a Unified Generation that Chooses to Include.

education, and community building, Spe OUR WORK cial Olympics is tackling the inactivity, Special Olympics is a global movement stigma, isolation, and injustice that peo- that unleashes the human spirit every ple with intellectual disabilities (ID) face. day around the world through the trans- Our work goes far beyond sports events, formative power and joy of sport. driving social change that enables full social participation for people with ID. Through programming in sports, health,

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Gold $1,000 and above January – June, 2021

28 Security Forces Squadron Dept of SD VFW Midcontinent Communications South Dakota Police Chief's Association Argopur, Inc Eggebraaten, Kip & Joanne Midwest Truck Insurance South Dakota Sheriff Association Avpro Global Holdings, LLC Feilmeier, Alan & Connie Mitchell Area Charitable Foundation South Dakota State Council BankWest First Bank and Trust Mollison, Susan K Spartan Emergency Response Basin Electric Power Cooperative First Dakota National Bank Nagel, Paul Spearfish Police Auxiliary Beacom, Miles & Lisa First PREMIER Bank Nordquist, Gary & Anne ST. Thomas More Catholic Church Binder, Tim & Jackie FleetFarm Northwestern Energy - Sioux Falls State of South Dakota Burgess, Monica & Jim Frontstream Olson, Eric & Mary Subway Central Bank (Meta Bank) GMG, LLC Peterbilt of Sioux Falls Synchrony Financial Christian Youth Activity League Grand Falls Casino Resort Pioneer Bank & Trust Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Citibank Great Western Bank Reznicek, David G Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc City of Sioux Falls Harrenga, Jim & Jane Roelofs, Lois A Velma L Vincent Trust Classic Corner, LP Hitt III, Henry W Sammons Corporation Vinyl Taco Cliff Viessman, Inc Hy-vee, Inc Sanford Health Walmart Foundation Clucas, W.J. & J.R. Independent Agents of Sioux Falls Scheels Watertown Community Foundation Costello, Dan & Janet Infinity Implant & Sedation WTN, LLC Scherschlight, Jeffry Wells Fargo Community Support Camp. CSE-Vermillion J & W Diesel & Truck Service, Inc Schieffer, Kevin Williquors, Inc Dacotah Bank JDS Industries, Inc SD American Legion Auxiliary Xcel Energy - Sioux Falls Dakota Dental of South Dakota Kennedy, Myles & Jeanette Silverstar Car Wash Zonta Club of Spearfish Area Dakotamart, Inc Knights of Columbus Siouxland K & K Construction, Inc Dalsin, Inc DBA M.J. Dalsin Marmen Energy South Dakota Community Foundation Delta Dental of South Dakota McHale, Dr. Michael & Jean South Dakota High School Coaches Assoc

Silver $500 - $999 January – June, 2021

Aerostar Huether, Mike Cindy & Kylie Pete Lien & Son's, Inc Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Aspire, Inc Kibble Equipment Pierce, Mary & Rodney Sioux Valley Energy Austin, John & Jill Kiwanis Club of Madison Pro-Tec Roofing, Inc Sodak's Marine LLC Bergstrom, Brett & Elizabeth M Bauer Knights of Columbus - Holy Spirit Quality Truck Insurance Stephens, Dawn M Black Hills Federal Credit Union Lake Region Electric Rapid City Area School District 51-4 The Diamond Room Clark High School Lillibridge, Linda M. Reichling, Kathryn Tripp, Steve M. & Nicole R Dakota Machine Tool Lynn's, Inc Sacred Hoops for Life, LLC TSP, Inc Daniel, David & Connie Midco Foundation Sanford Clinic Family Medicine Ulvestad, Keith Empower U, LLC Midland National Life SDN Communications Venrick, Hugh and RuthAnn Farmers & Merchants Coop Oil Co. Mustang Seeds, Inc Service First Federal Credit Union Washington High School Fishback Financial Corporation Muth Electric Inc SESDAC, Inc YourCause, LLC Trustee Thrivent Financial Giacometto, James Michael Olawsky, Marcella Sherman, Steven Gosmire, Terry L. Old Lumber Company, Inc Sioux Empire Kennel Club, Inc

Bronze $250 - $499 January – June, 2021

Anderson Landscaping, Inc East River Storage, LLC Kirby, Craig Quail, Shelby J & Jacob Frank Austads Golf Fedeler's Glass & Repair Kouri, Randy & Marcia Quoin Financial BDL Enterprises, Inc Feiock, Jeff & Anne Madison Community Hospital Reinicke Construction, Inc Black Hills Community Bank FirstLine Funding Group Madison Fire Department Riedel, Lane L Black Hills Works, Inc Frisbee Plumbing & Heating Madison Police Sanger, Dane & Debra Bonn, Lance & Samantha G.A. Murdock, Inc Madison United Methodist Schauer, Randy & Sheri Brandon Area Soccer Association Global Polymer Industries, Inc Mahlander's Appliance & Lighting Schut Farms Burns, Nathan R. Great Western Bank - Madison Marco, Inc Schwab Charitable Carlson, Craig & Teresa Hansen, Twila Michael Johnson Construction, LLC Scull Construction Service, Inc Clay Post 3061 Houser, Cindy & Thomas Neff, David Soukup Construction, Inc Commercial Interior Decor Huemiller, Amy Nordquist, Darryl & Tracy South Dakota Football Coaches Assoc. Custom Touch Homes, LLC Hyland Machining, Inc NorthWestern Energy Strandell, Dan Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Infotech Solutions, LLC Omnitech Sunshine Food DFS Insurance Jay Masur Palmitier, Steven & Teresa Thytil Enterprises, LLC Dolan, David H Jode, Inc Persona Signs Vermillion FOP lodge 19 East River Electric Johnson Brothers Exc, Inc Plum Villa, LLC VFW Of the US East River Federal Credit Union Kinzley Funeral Home Premier Real Estate Wells Fargo Foundation

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Dedications January – June, 2021

In Honor of Benjamin Hamilton In Memory of Bill Clucas In Memory of Katy Reichling Union Pacific Charity Custodial Anderson, Jerry W & Judy A Freiwald, Karin & Lee Arnold, Julie & Robert Kranz, Nicholas J & Diane In Honor of Dustin Tetzlaff Clucas, WJ & JR Kruger, Charlene Dacotah Bank Hanks, Kenneth & Phyllis Lemme, Barry & Dorene McSherry, Chris Miller, Monti R & Carol E In Honor of Noah Pierce Meendering, Larry Reichling, Kathryn Pierce, Mary & Rodney VanderPol, Travis & Dawn Towle, Jeanette A Wells Fargo Foundation Turbak, Roger & Lissa

In Memory of Bruce & Ann Leslie In Memory of Velma L Vincent American Family Insurance Agency, Inc In Memory of MaryLois Reichling Velma L Vincent Trust Andernacht, Judy Salisbury, Mary Lynn

Continental Casualty Company In Memory of Bev Oldham Gonnerman, Sharon In Memory of Ranae Soulek Bolton, Gene Grogan, Brian J & Renee J Feilmeier, Alan & Connie Butler, John T & Sandra K Jacobson, Steven W Johnson, Debra Curtiss McClain Family Kallhoff, Andra & Larry Kirwan, Nancy J Gangelhoff, James C & Sherry K Langdon, Clara Payer, Norma J & Todd Isburg, R Sally & Daryl L Schaar, Jerome & Sandra Jelbert, Judith In Memory of Charles Purcell in honor of Soulek, Della M Kennedy, Myles & Jeanette Chelsea Popham Labor, Robert F & Dianne F Sanger, Dane & Debra In Memory of Rhonda Jarabek Lantis, Mary Ellen Jarabek, Tyler Lillibridge, Linda M In Memory of Dale Dickmeyer Macy, Randall & Eylene In Memory of Susan Mollison Wells Fargo Community Support campaign Mariette Rames Trust Account Mollison, Susan K

Mutchler, Charles N & Joan F In Memory of Dr Keith Kelts In Memory of Tanya Loomis Pohlman, Lynn & Brad Brossart, Lori Daniel, Chrysella Rasmussen, Kent L Reeds, Thomas W In Memory of Janice Kapelle Eichstadt, Carl Rembold, Karen M Buckley, Steven & Denise A Eichstadt, Craig & Gail Romkema, Priscilla & Fred In Memory of Tom Bauer Swarthout, Suzanne J & Rev Douglas A In Memory of Kathy Jo Krapf Bergstrom, Brett & Elizabeth M Bauer Thorman, Jason E & Lorrie R Johnson, Dr. Verland E

Wolberg, Gary R & Cynthis F Bates

Zwetzig, Barbara A

—— In Memoriam ——

Bill Clucas - Supporter Dee DiMemmo - Supporter Joyce Nelson - Supporter

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S O S D S t a f f Contact Us Darryl Nordquist Twila Hansen President/CEO Office Manager 800 E. I-90 Lane Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Melanie Frosch Julie Briggs VP - Sports and Competition VP - Outreach 1.800.585.2114 or 1.605.331.4117 Fax: 1.605.331.4328 Chad VanderPoel Hanna Zerr Assistant Sports Director Asst Unified Champion www.sosd.org City School Director John McHale Board of Directors Sports Assistant Jill Kvanli LETR Event Manager Cathy Grubb Rich Mulholland - Spearfish (Chair) Black Hills Area Director Turner Gaines Jon Cole - Vermillion (Vice Chair) LETR Event Manager Haley Zerr Maynard Konechne - Kimball (Sec) Southeast Area Director Nick Mills Jim Boadwine - Sioux Falls Administrative Assistant Johna Thum Philip Collins - Mitchell VP - Field Services Carl Rapp Sherry Grismer - Black Hawk VP - Development

Peggy Heermann - Aberdeen David Herbster - Vermilion Chris Hilla - Sioux Falls Curt Jacobs - Spearfish Schedule of Events 2021 Tim Jensen - Sioux Falls July 12-13 State Equestrian Huron Myles Kennedy - Spearfish August 14 BH Area Bocce Rapid City Amy Pipke - Rapid City August 21 BH Area Softball Rapid City Jamie Rounds - Crooks August 28 SE Area Softball Sioux Falls Marilyn Ruhlman - Brookings August 29 SE Area Bocce Sioux Falls Paul Schmig - South Shore September 10-11 Truck Convoy Rapid City Michelle Paulsen Surrmeyer - Sioux Falls September 17-18 Truck Convoy Sioux Falls David Tanner - Rapid City September 17-19 Fall Classic Rapid City October 14 NE Area Unified Bowl Watertown October 15 NE Area Singles Bowl Aberdeen October 15 BH Area Singles Bowl Rapid City October 16 BH Area Unified Bowl Rapid City October 16 SE Area Singles Bowl Sioux Falls STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT November 5 - 7, 2021 Aberdeen October 23 SE Area Unified Bowl Mitchell November 5-7 State Traditional Bowl Aberdeen STATE UNIFIED TOURNAMENT November 20 & 21, 2021 Sioux Falls November 20-21 State Unified Bowl Sioux Falls

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