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SOUTH DAKOTA HALL OF FAME
NEWSLETTER Announcing the 2021 Class GARY CAMMACK
JON CRANE
RAY HILLENBRAND
DAVID KAPASKA
ANGELA KENNECKE
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Champions can come from anywhere and from any walk of life. We want to hear about anyone who has pursued excellence and contributed to the life we enjoy in South Dakota.
NOMINATION PROCESS DAN KIRBY
STEVEN LINDQUIST
RYAN McFARLAND
MARIAN SULLIVAN
CRAIG TIESZEN
Ten extraordinary people, whose life works have enriched the state, will be the newest inductees into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. These 10 inductees were selected for their achievements in agriculture, art, philanthropy, medical, inventions, and other professional works. The 2021 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductees are: Gary Cammack (Agriculture), Jon Crane (Art), Ray Hillenbrand (Philanthropic), David Kapaska (Professional), Angela Kennecke (Professional), Dan Kirby (Professional), Steven Lindquist (Professional), Ryan McFarland (Professional), Marian Sullivan (Professional), Craig Tieszen (Professional). The Class of 2021 will be introduced and celebrated across the state in the coming months. Join us for an in-person Honors Ceremony on April 1 & 2, 2022 in Chamberlain/Oacoma, SD. Note: Due to its postponement because of the pandemic, the Class of 2020 will be enshrined during an in-person Honors Ceremony September 10 & 11 of 2021. The 2021 Class will join over 700 South Dakotans already enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame’s mission is to “Champion a Culture of Excellence” and is built upon the recognition, celebration, and preservation of the stories of South Dakotans instrumental in establishing that culture.
Nominations will be accepted online only. Visit S DHALLOF FAME .O RG
NOMINATION DEADLINE Due by February 1 of each year at midnight MST
QUESTIONS? Email sdhallinfo@gmail.com or call 605.234.4216
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2020 CLASS HONORS CEREMONY F RIDAY SATU R DAY Sept. 10, 2021 Sept. 11, 2021 2021 CLASS HONORS CEREMONY F RIDAY SATU R DAY April 1, 2022 April 2, 2022
2021 WATERTOWN ACTS OF EXCELLENCE The 2021 Watertown Acts of Excellence Celebration was a wonderful success, and we want to thank each and every person who was able to join us in celebrating these 9 Acts. The South Dakota Hall of Fame’s Acts of Excellence program recognizes the individuals and organizations helping young people chase their dreams in building a culture of excellence in South Dakota. If you were unable to attend the live event, the Watertown Celebration was recorded and you can watch it on our YouTube page here: https://youtu.be/jdOE6YjmV2M Terry Redlin Art Center receives their Acts of Excellence award. The Acts of Excellence Program is Sponsored by
ACTS RECOGNIZED INCLUDED: • Meatball Ministry Not Only Fills Stomachs But Also Feeds The Soul • Restoration of Goss Opera House an Act of Historic Preservation • Lake Area Tech Students Reach for the Stars • Mellette Memorial Association Preserves State History and First Governor’s Home • SDSU Extension Offers Lakota - Dakota Games Guide • Terry Redlin Art Center Showcases Artwork, Encourages Aspiring Artists • Vietnam Veterans Chapter 1054 continues helping others • Watertown Coalition Champions Programs for Healthy Youth • WW Tire Shows Relentless Drive to Satisfy Customers
Meatball Ministry receives their Acts of Excellence Award.
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Welcome Mike Cartney, Our Newest Board Member! We would like to welcome our newest board member, Mike Cartney! Mike was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2020.
MIKE CARTNEY Watertown, SD
Mike is passionate about his life’s work and even more compassionate in its delivery. Retiring as a highly decorated Colonel in the United States Air Force, Mike had the opportunity to go further but had a longing to return to South Dakota and give back to the state that had always supported him. Upon doing so, he was hired as Vice-President and eventually President of Lake Area Technical Institute. His foresight on technical education was exceptional, and he began progressively turning the tide for South Dakota. His forward-thinking initiatives have increased economic development and provided a highly skilled workforce through technical education.
What Are Acts of Excellence? The Acts of Excellence program celebrates the many individuals, groups, and organizations in South Dakota that make remarkable achievements every day to enhance the diverse culture of excellence in our state. The Hall of Fame invites everyone to submit individuals, groups, and organizations to receive an Acts of Excellence award. Recipients will receive a certificate, publicity, and access in an online directory at sdexcellence.org/Acts_of_Excellence.
Featured
ACTS OF EXCELLENCE PINE RIDGE, SD
PINE RIDGE TEEN BRINGS GOLF TO THE RESERVATION Lance Christensen, from the Pine Ridge Reservation is one of the best golfers in all of South Dakota. He was inspired to take his talent of golf and give back to his community to inspire the youth in a new way.
SIOUX FALLS, SD
SOUTH DAKOTA GIRL BRIGHTENS MAILMAN’S DAY AN IN D IV ID UA L OR ORGAN IZ AT IO N T H AT IS
BUILDING COMMUNITY
THROU GH EV E RY DAY AC TS O F E XC E L L E N C E !
Emerson Weber loves sending letters. She wanted to thank her mail man. “I’m Emerson,” she wrote to Doug, the mail carrier. “I wanted to thank you for taking my letters and delivering them. You are very important in my life.”
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ENDOWMENT DONORS Richard & Alice Adee Stanford Adelstein & Lynda Clark Adelstein Avera Health BankWest Miles & Lisa Beacom
Casting Our Future 2021 ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN
Tony & Lorraine Bour Rod Bowar Marci & John Burdick Greta & Harry Chapman Dale Clement Dacotah Bank Dana & LaDawn Dykhouse Frank Farrar First PREMIER Bank & PREMIER Bankcard
JOIN US, IN CONTRIBUTING TO EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE STATE Join the South Dakota Hall of Fame Endowment Campaign. Our 2021 Endowment Campaign goal is $4 million. Thanks to the generosity of the 2020 Vision Endowment Campaign we are at $3.3 million, 83% of the way towards our goal!
Karl & Eileen Fischer Rod & Glenna Fouberg Dave Geisler Richard & Nancy Gowen Christine & Eddie Hamilton Pete Hegg Marilyn Hohm Hoyt Jan & Dave Johnson
“Your donation is making all the difference for young people to chase their dreams from the stories and access to South Dakota role models!” —Miles Beacom, Endowment Chair
Dan & Arlene Kirby Kari Shanard-Koenders Al & Irene Kurtenbach John & Linda Lillibridge Craig Lloyd Norm & Eunabel McKie Milt Mutch Dick & Darlene Muth Joy Nelson Mary Olinger Dave & Kay Olson POET John Porter Bob Riter
MAKING A GIFT TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND Give a one-time gift or gifts pledged over a number of years
Include a bequest to the Fund in your will
Ask that contributions be directed to the Fund in the name of a deceased loved one in lieu of flowers
Designate the Fund as a beneficiary in a life insurance policy
Designate that a memorial gift in honor of others be placed in the Fund
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Sanford Health T. Denny Sanford Jeff Scherschligt Lyle Schroeder Jim Scull Lynn Seppala SD Community Foundation Jerry Thomsen & Family Loren & Jean Tschetter Steve & Julie Vanderboom (in Honor of Ilo Vanderboom) Myrna Williamson
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BE A PART OF THE ENDOWMENT TEAM!
Give South Dakota Youth the Tools to Make Their Dreams Happen!
CELEBRATE THE
CLASS OF 2020 Join us as we honor the 2020 Class of Inductees at the South Dakota Hall of Fame’s Honors Ceremony on Friday, September 10 & Saturday, September 11 in Oacoma/Chamberlain, SD. These representatives embody the culture of excellence in South Dakota. The 2020 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductees are Mike Cartney, Watertown (Education), Glenna Fouberg, Aberdeen (Education 1942 to 2021), Delta David Gier, Sioux Falls (Arts & Entertainment), Bernie Hunhoff, Yankton (Arts & Entertainment), Kitty Kinsman, Rapid City (Political), Bruce Long Fox, Rapid City (Education), Jack Marsh, Sioux Falls (Business) Walter Panzirer, Pierre (Philanthropic), Sen. Larry Pressler, Washington DC (Political), Mamie Pyle, Huron (Political 1866 to 1949).
MIKE CARTNEY
GLENNA FOUBERG
DELTA DAVID GIER
BERNIE HUNHOFF
KITTY KINSMAN
BRUCE LONG FOX
JACK MARSH
WALTER PANZIRER
SEN. LARRY PRESSLER
MAMIE PYLE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 2:00 pm | Registration Opens 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Inductee & Guest Welcome with Board & CEO 5:30 - 7:00 pm | Welcome Reception SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Anniversary Reunion & Governor’s Brunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Class of 2020 Inductee Display Table 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Visitor & Education New Exhibits Viewing Including Class of 2020 & Anniversary Reunion Classes 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Social Hour and Online Auction 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Inductee Honors Ceremony Banquet TICKET PRICES Friday Welcome Reception: Free Saturday Anniversary Reunion & Governor’s Brunch: $35 Early Bird | $45 On-Site Saturday Honors Banquet: $75 Early Bird | $85 On-Site Purchase by September 3 for Early Bird pricing PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT
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INDUCTEE UPDATES
MILES BEACOM
MULTIPLE INDUCTEES
Artist & Sculpture Dale Lamphere Receives Honorary Doctorate From DWU
Miles Beacom to Give Commencement Speeches at Dakota State University
Sioux Falls Rotary Visits with South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductees
Legendary sculptor, Dale Lamphere, of Sturgis, was recognized in May of 2021 for earning his honorary doctoral degree in fine arts from Dakota Wesleyan University.
Inductee Miles Beacom gave commencement speeches to graduates at Dakota State University for the 2021 graduation ceremony.
Mike Cartney, Delta David Gier, Bernie Hunhoff, Jack Marsh, and former Sen. Larry Pressler joined Sioux Falls Rotary to talk about their legacies and what it was like to be inducted into the Hall.
Mitchell Republic
Daily Reader
Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary
“One must know the past to understand the present to prepare for the future.”
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RELOCATION
The Cowboy and Western Heritage Hall of Fame was established and the first Western Weekend celebration was held.
The organizational headquarters moved to the city of Chamberlain for greater statewide visibility & impact.
1992
ESTABLISHED
1986
The South Dakota Hall of Fame started in 1974 to recognize and honor people in South Dakota for their histories in building our heritage. Our mission is to Build a Culture of Excellence in South Dakota, and we believe this mission will provide young people with the tools to chase their dreams.
1974
HALL of FAME HISTORY
The organization was officially renamed as the South Dakota Hall of Fame.
NAME CHANGED
1996
DALE LAMPHERE
The South Legislature the South D Fame as the hall of fame
DESIGN
BERNIE HUNHOFF
DELTA DAVID GIER
FRANK ALPAN
A Look at River Street With Bernie Hunhoff
2020 Inductee Delta David Gier Discusses Mozart on SDPB’s “In the Moment”
Fort Pierre’s Frank Aplan one of Hall of Fame’s Inductees in Memoriam 2020
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs The Genius of Mozart at the Washington Pavilion in downtown Sioux Falls. Delta David Gier is the music director and conductor for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.
In 2020 we lost cherished Hall of Fame Inductees, one of those having passed, Frank Aplan of Fort Pierre. One way the South Dakota Hall of Fame continues to champion Inductees is through their legacy pages.
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
The Capitol Journal
South Dakota Magazine
Dakota State designated Dakota Hall of e state’s official e.
NATION
The Legends & Learning K-12 digital learning program and curriculum first launched in schools across South Dakota.
LEGENDS & LEARNING
45 YEARS
2019
The Visitor & Education Center mortgage is paid off in full.
2015
The all-new Visitor & Education Center opened its doors to the public after a successful groundbreaking ceremony in 1995.
MORTGAGE PAID
2012
GRAND OPENING
The Hall of Fame celebrates its 45th year and 42nd annual Honors Ceremony Weekend.
New programs are launched, including the Champions for Excellence Network, Legacy of Achievements, and Acts of Excellence.
PROGRAMMING
2020
Bernie Hunhoff recently took a stroll down River Street in the Fall River County town with his camera in hand to capture the unique beauty and culture of Hot Springs.
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Virtual Medallion Ceremony & Anniversary Reunion held. $2.7 million raised for endowment.
VIRTUAL
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SOUTH DAKOTA HALL OF FAME VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER 1480 S. Main Street Chamberlain, SD SD H AL LO F FA M E.O RG
Join Us All Year Online AT SDHALLOFFAME.ORG
Save The Dates 2020 CLASS HONORS CEREMONY FRI DAY Sept. 10, 2021
SATU R DAY Sept. 11, 2021
Location: Chamberlain/Oacoma
2021 CLASS HONORS CEREMONY FRI DAY April 1, 2022
SATU R DAY April 2, 2022
Location: Chamberlain/Oacoma
VISIT US IN CHAMBERLAIN Visit the South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor and Education Center in Chamberlain, just off I-90, Exit 263 VISITOR & EDUCATION CENTER HOURS
Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
1480 S MAIN ST, CHAMBERLAIN, SD 57325 | SDHALLOFFAME.ORG | 605.234.4216