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Foundation's 2018 Annual Report his was a significant year for the Trail of Governors with the addition of three more governors adding up to 22 life-size bronze governor statues now featured in South Dakota’s capital city. TMany have heard the story of the trail’s start: This project began during a conversation along downtown Pierre Street. Fellow Pierre businessmen Leroy Foster and Rick Jensen conjured up the idea of this trail to laude South Dakota’s governors. The project was soon launched with zero funds but five other eager volunteers. Now, just eight years later, funds from generous do- nors are being invested in South Dakota’s unique history lesson. The Trail of Governors Foundation does not have any staff. It has no office and no phone. What it does have are seven determined volunteer board members, each with a fervent wish to see this trail become reality. The foundation has a handful of enthusiastic advisors from the area and around the state that are devoted to making this project happen. Donors for this ambitious project hail from throughout the state and across the United States. Governor families and friends from throughout the country support the trail with generous donations and great enthusiasm. Each bronze statue costs the Trail of Governors Foundation $72,000. Those contributing one-quarter or $18,000 of a statue receive naming rights on that statue’s plaque. All donations are tax-deductible. The foundation has raised more than $1.7 million dollars for the statues at this point. We have raised $20,450.29 endowment funds. That means we have about $500,000 left to finish funding 31 governors’ statues on the trail. We have made some terrific progress in just eight years, and we are hopeful that generous donors will help us reach the finish line within the next three years. The focus will then shift to the future, as governors leave the governor’s office. The trail’s 2018 unveiling ceremony held in the Capitol Rotunda on June 15 honored three impressive leaders: Govs. William McMaster, M.Q. Sharpe and FOUNDATION’S 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Ralph Herseth. Each governor led our state through challenges and victories. Each made personal sacrifices to make South Dakota stronger. We honor these three stellar governors for their legacies. We thank them for their service. We want GovernorM. Michael M.Q. Rounds Sharpe - 31st – 17th Governor Governor of South of South Dakota Dakota others to remember them. Always. That is what this trail is all about. 2018 Trail of Governors Annual Report Gov. William McMaster Gov. McMaster, our state’s 10th governor, served the state from 1921 to 1925. His bronze statue sculpted by artist James Van Nuys is located downtown in Pierre at the corner of Pierre Street and Sioux Avenue. The 1920s leader sits on a bench with one arm slung over the back and a gas can at his feet. McMaster tells the story of the governor’s efforts to pull back the spiking gas prices of that post-war era with an innovative and effective solution. William H. McMaster - 10th Governor of South Dakota A vision to create a lasting legacy of South Dakota’s governors. 2018 Trail of Governors Annual Report Gov. M.Q. Sharpe Gov. Sharpe left a large mark on our state with his work on the Missouri River dams, resulting in the wildlife and water adventure playground now enjoyed by many, in addition to providing hydro-electric energy. Sharpe was our state’s 17th governor, serving from 1943-1947. Sharpe’s statue was created by the artist team of Lee Leuning and Sherri Treeby, and shows the governor in 1940s outdoors garb holding a northern pike fish. His statue is fittingly placed on the shores of Lake Sharpe in downtown Pierre by the American Legion Post 8 Cabin. M.Q. Sharpe - 17th Governor of South Dakota A vision to create a lasting legacy of South Dakota’s governors. 2018 Trail of Governors Annual Report Gov. Ralph Herseth Gov. Ralph Herseth was in office during 1959-1961 as South Dakota’s 21st governor. Herseth was a farmer and his statue within view of the Capitol, at the corner of Broadway Avenue and South Dakota Boulevard, shows the farmer Herseth leaning against a fence post and looking off in the distance as though imagining what projects he’d tackle first once elected as governor. Herseth’s statue was created by artist James Michael Maher. Ralph Herseth - 21st Governor of South Dakota A vision to create a lasting legacy of South Dakota’s governors. 2018 Trail of Governors Annual Report Next Up: 2019 9th Governor Peter Norbeck, 1917-1921 – fully funded; unveiled in 2014 The Trail of Governors Foundation Board busily plans the upcoming year with 10th Governor William McMaster, 1921-1925 – fully funded; unveiled in 2018 statues honoring Govs. Samuel Elrod, Archie Gubbrud and Dennis Daugaard. 11th Governor Carl Gunderson, 1925-1927 – donor opportunities; scheduled for 2020 Newly elected Gov. Kristi Noem will preside over her first trail unveiling ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 14. That day is also fittingly Flag 12th Governor William Bulow, 1927-1931 – ¼ funded; donor opportunities; scheduled for 2021 Day. The Run with the Govs event will be held the following morning, Saturday, June 15, beginning on the Capitol’s front steps, for the second year. Those wishing 13th Governor Warren Green, 1931-1933– fully funded; unveiled in 2016 to run or walk the trail are encouraged to join in the fun and sign up via the event’s 14th Governor Tom Berry, 1933-1937 – fully funded; unveiled in 2017 link on Facebook or at TrailofGovernors.com. 15th Governor Leslie Jensen, 1937-1939 – fully funded; unveiled in 2017 Donors are being sought for those wishing to contribute to the 2019 statues and 16th Governor Harlan Bushfield, 1939-1943 – fully funded; unveiled in 2012 others as shown needing funding on the trail’s website. Another donor opportunity 17th Governor Merrell Sharpe, 1943-1947 – fully funded; unveiled in 2018 is the Trail of Governors Endowment Fund which funds ongoing statue mainte- 18th Governor George T. Mickelson, 1947-1951 – fully funded; unveiled in 2015 nance expenses. Donations are often made in honor of or in memory of individuals 19th Governor Sigurd Anderson, 1951-1955 – fully funded; unveiled in 2017 and family members and these are acknowledged on the website. 20th Governor Joe Foss, 1955-1959 – fully funded; unveiled in 2017 Funds Raised 21st Governor Ralph Herseth, 1959-1961 – ¾ funded; donor opportunities; The Trail of Governors has raised $1,704,818.75 since it began and through the unveiled in 2018 year 2018, along with $20,450.29 in endowment funds. 22nd Governor Archie Gubbrud, 1961-1965 – ¼ funded; donor opportunities; to be unveiled in 2019 Donor Opportunities 23rd Governor Nils Boe, 1965-1969 – fully funded; unveiled in 2016 1st Governor Arthur Mellette, 1889-1893 – fully funded; unveiled in 2012 24th Governor Frank Farrar, 1969-1971 – fully funded; unveiled in 2013 2nd Governor Charles Sheldon, 1893-1897 – donor opportunities; scheduled for 2020 25th Governor Richard Kneip, 1971-1978 – fully funded; unveiled in 2015 3rd Governor Andrew Lee, 1897-1901 – donor opportunities; scheduled for 2021 26th Governor Harvey Wollman, 1978 – ½ funded; donor opportunities; unveiled in 2013 4th Governor Charles Herreid, 1901-1905 – fully funded; unveiled in 2015 27th & 30th Governor William J. Janklow, 1979-1987; 1995-2003 – fully funded; 5th Governor Samuel Elrod, 1905-1907 – ¼ funded; donor opportunities; to be unveiled in 2013 unveiled in 2019 28th Governor George S. Mickelson, 1987-1993 – fully funded; unveiled in 2014 6th Governor Coe Crawford, 1907-1909 – donor opportunities; scheduled for 2020 29th Governor Walter D. Miller, 1993-1995 – fully funded; unveiled in 2012 7th Governor Robert Vessey, 1909-1913 – fully funded; unveiled in 2014 31st Governor M. Michael Rounds, 2003-2011 – fully funded; unveiled in 2016 8th Governor Frank Byrne, 1913-1917 – ¼ funded; donor opportunities; 32nd Governor Dennis Daugaard, 2011-2019 – fully funded; to be unveiled in scheduled for 2021 2019 A vision to create a lasting legacy of South Dakota’s governors. 2018 Trail of Governors Annual Report Donors To-Date $51,000 + $125,000 Mansour and Ruth Karim Leroy and Charlene Foster Governor Walter D. Miller Governor Walter D. Miller Governor Warren Green Governor Harlan Bushfield Governor Sigurd Anderson Governor Warren Green Governor Dennis Daugaard Governor Sigurd Anderson $34,000 + Governor Leslie Jensen Linda Mickelson Graham Governor Merrill Q. Sharpe Governor George S. Mickelson Scott and Julia Jones David and Rebecca Scott Governor William McMaster Governor Peter Norbeck Governor Ralph Herseth Matthew and April Smart Governor Charles Herreid Governor Arthur Mellette Governor Harvey Wollman Governor Frank Byrne South Dakota Retailers Association Governor Dennis Daugaard Governor Robert Vessey No Governor Specified Dr. Karl and Margaret Cash Wegner $68,000 + Governor Peter Norbeck First National Bank, First Savings Bank and Capital Card Services $17,000 + Governor Frank Farrar American Bank and Trust Brochures Governor Harlan Bushfield Family and Friends of William J. Janklow Governor Dennis Daugaard Governor William J. Janklow Brochures Bankwest/Charles Burke II Thomas and Patricia Adam Governor Nils Boe Governor George T. Mickelson Gary and Connie Grittner Governor Harlan Bushfield Governor Archie Gubbrud Beck Motor Company Governor Merrell Sharpe Governor Michael Rounds Governor William J. Bulow Brochures Governor Samuel H. Elrod A vision to create a lasting legacy of South Dakota’s governors. 2018 Trail of Governors Annual Report Lance and Julie Burma Karen Jensen Ozias Governor Walter D. Miller Governor Leslie Jensen Lynn’s DakotaMart, Inc. Gus and Jan Ritchey Governor Merrell Sharpe Governor Robert Vessey Farm Credit Services of America Charles and Bonny Schroyer Governor Joe Foss Governor Harlan Bushfield First National Bank Philip Governor Joe Foss Governor Tom Berry Governor Dennis Daugaard Fischer, Rounds and Associates, Inc.
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