Table of ConTenTs

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Miss South Dakota Competition is a yearly tradition that, like many other traditions, has been sorely missed during the last year and a half of this unprecedented global health crisis. But this time away certainly wasn’t down time for any of us. The volunteers in our state, as well as nationally, have been working tirelessly to utilize this time for growth and realignment. They have given of their time, talents, and energy to keep this scholarship program running, and their effort continues to be inspiring! Our candidates and our volunteers have been met with challenge after challenge during this past year like no other, and have leaned on each other for support and understanding. Holding this year’s state competition is a feat that very few states will get to enjoy as South Dakota is only one of a handful of states that will hold an in-person competition. We’re still struggling, like everyone else, to fundraise for scholarships and award our candidates the opportunities they work so hard for and deserve. If you’ve ever felt a glimmer of interest in joining us as a volunteer, or if you’re a young woman who would benefit from participating in our scholarship program, we’d love to have you! As we celebrate Miss America’s 100th Anniversary and near Miss South Dakota’s 75th, we don’t have to look very far to witness the unshakeable foundation we stand on. We continue, even during a global pandemic, to prepare great women for the world and to prepare the world for great women.

September Kirby President Tari McClung Vice President Judy Thies Treasurer Libby Gould Secretary