Championing Excellence: One Act at a Time South Dakota Hall of Fame Newsletter
2018 Board of Directors
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Congratulations 2017 Inductees!
Randy Houdek, Chair Highmore, SD
Michelle Lavalle, Vice Chair Huron & Sioux Falls, SD
Sarah Richardson Larson, Secretary Sioux Falls, SD
Gailen Meyerink, Treasurer Chamberlain, SD
Dave Olson, Director Emeritus Sioux Falls, SD
Marci Burdick Rapid City, SD
Brian Hagg Rapid City, SD
Left to Right: Harvey Wollman, Jeff Scherschligt, Jean Pedersen (on behalf of great grandfather N. E. Hansen), James W. Abbott, Steve Bogue (on behalf of his father, Andrew Bogue), Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, Thomas Shortbull, Ernest Carlsen, Jeff Broin, and Kelby Krabbenhoft
Denny Everson Yankton, SD
Dick Gowen, Past Chair Rapid City, SD
Jan Johnson Watertown, SD
Mary Olinger Sioux Falls, SD
Duane Sander Brookings, SD
Loren Tschetter Sioux Falls, SD
Brg. Gen. Myrna Williamson (USA, Ret.) Sioux Falls, SD
Greta Chapman, CEO/President Rapid City, SD
Lori Platzer, Office Manager Chamberlain, SD
Each year the South Dakota Hall of Fame Board of Directors elects up to ten people in the State’s Hall of Fame. Over 40 years ago a group of people in Ft. Pierre decided to honor the people of South Dakota to bring attention to those individuals who were making a statewide impact. Today, that tradition continues to honor, celebrate and recognize South Dakotans so that our youth and all generations make a pathway to their dreams for all in South Dakota to share. Please submit your nomination at sdexcellence.org to help Build a Culture of Excellence in South Dakota!
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New Exhibits Open at the Hall Excellence in Health Care: Education and Medicine through the Ages South Dakota Health Care includes a number of trail blazers in their medical professions that citizens throughout our state were the beneficiaries. South Dakota has a long history of “making its way,” by inventing and/or collaborating with other experts so that we have one of the leading health care states in the country. This one-of- a-kind exhibit brings to life some of the pioneers that made health care of today, built upon their stories. Did you know that Lyle Schroeder worked in laundry to get his start as Sioux Valley’s (now Sanford) CEO, and Karl Wegner was a leader in establishing the University of South Dakota’s Medical School? Did you know that airplane flights were at one time the primary means of transportation for autopsies? Pathology education is a primary source of determining medical successes and John Barlow was the Educator of Pathology in South Dakota. Holistic Medicine has always been Rick Holm’s passion, long before yoga, meditation and health supplements. You can see him weekly on TV and radio. He lives what he teaches. Don’t miss the first of its kind, Excellence in Health Care: Education and Medicine through the Ages.
Inductee Dr. Rick Holm visits with inductee Duane Sander at the Exhibit Opening, Sept. 2017
Business & Trade through the Generations Joy Ranch, located in Watertown is a place where dreams happen. Inductee Joy Nelson built a place for all generations and families to spend time in the outdoors, particular those with special needs. It is a magical place in the beauty of South Dakota that makes being outdoors possible for everyone. Daktronics started in a garage with two professors from SDSU. Inductees Al Kurtenbach and Duane Sander feed their passion for inventions and South Dakota to make a place for engineering students in an international company of digital signboards lighting up stadiums and arenas across the globe.
Inductee Dave Geisler started out with his father over 50 years ago making Murdo the place to stop for all things auto. Pioneer Auto Museum is known across the U.S. for its unique exhibits coveted by auto and farm enthusiasts. The exhibit is a must see for the 1955 Pink Chevy that still brings an envy eye to many.
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The Making & Meaning of Dignity Permanent Collection South Dakota Hall of Fame Education and Visitor Center Designated as the Permanent Collection for the Statute of Dignity The Making and Meaning of Dignity The statute Dignity stands 50 ft. tall on the bluff of the Missouri River in Chamberlain. During the 2017 Honors Ceremony the permanent exhibit for Dignity was opened at the Hall for telling the story of the making and the meaning of Dignity. Norm (Inductee 2010) and Eunabel McKie funded the statue and commissioned Artist, Dale Lamphere (Inductee 1987) to design and construct the statue. Dignity is an honoring of the Lakota and Dakota Native American cultures for unity of our conversations about our people and its landscapes.
Commemorative items pictured here are available for purchase at the Hall of Fame Giftshop in Chamberlain, South Dakota.
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Honoring a Legacy
Ilo Vanderboom remembered by his family
Steve & Julie Vanderboom’s donation of $125,000 to the South Dakota Hall of Fame Vision 2020 Endowment Campaign will build a lasting legacy of Steve’s father Ilo Vanderboom and his journey in building excellence for South Dakota.
Steve & Julie Vanderboom’s donation of $125,000 will provide support to the mission of the Hall in Building a Culture of Excellence. Steve and Julie, through their careers and community support demonstrate what this means. Steve founded Pace in 1978, and has provided over 39 years of experience in the analytical services industry specifically in the areas of environmental testing. The national industry employs more than 1,800 people in 50 locations. Julie has over 32 years of diverse nursing background, working in hospital, clinic and health plan settings in a variety of staff, manager and director roles. Both are actively engaged with their church, community and organizations. Their entrepreneur heritage is important to South Dakota and globally. Their generous donation will share inspiration, mentorship, and leadership by sharing Ilo’s story of excellence.
Ilo Vanderboom Ilo immigrated in 1921 at four years old from his mother’s Dutch heritage. Ilo was an entrepreneur and a lifelong supporter of Platte, the state of South Dakota, and his country. His story is one of service above self, and he has been a role model for countless young people. The family businesses over the years employed more than 1,000 people. Each of these individuals owes some part of their success to Ilo Vanderboom’s unselfish support. During his 60-plus years of service to Platte, Ilo was the mayor, led civic and church organizations, and most importantly mentored many youth who have started their own businesses. Ilo passed away in February, 2009. His energy, enthusiasm, and love of people and life are an inspiration to many and a part of South Dakota lives today and for the future.
How will this gift be used toward strategic plan goals? • • • • •
Annual Election and Recognition of Inductees - Honors Ceremony Programming that tells the tangible outcomes of excellence today, tomorrow, and for our future Champions for Excellence Network - leading edge technology to support programming with the Acts of Excellence, Legacy of Achievement, and Legends and Learning South Dakota Hall of Fame to tell the hands-on and interactive achievements of Champions of Excellence Board & Organizational Development
2017 Endowment Donors T. Denny Sanford - $300,000 Miles & Lisa Beacom - $225,000 Sanford Health $225,000 Frank Farrar - $200,000 Avera $100,000 First PREMIER Bank /PREMIER Bankcard - $100,000 Dan & Arlene Kirby - $100,000 Steve & Julie Vanderboom in Memory of Ilo Vanderboom $125,000 Dr. Richard & Nancy Gowen - $40,000 Al & Irene Kurtenbach - $40,000 Dana & LaDawn Dykhouse - $40,000 Dave & Kay Olson - $40,000 Jeff Scherschligt - $60,000 Mary Olinger - $20,000 Robert & Deb Mudge - $4,000 Glenn & Phyllis Jorgenson - $1,200
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Online Classroom South Dakota History Program Legends & Learning
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100% free. Due to our generous supporters, this program is free for districts, teachers, and students. Multimedia, web-based, and not in any textbook. Students like the interactive biographies, photos, videos, and exercises. We believe that this program provides students with meaningful role models and inspiration for their own lives. A year-long curriculum that meets state standards in several areas. Students learn about history, vocabulary, and other subjects through the lives of outstanding South Dakotans. Designed by teachers, the curriculum is geared to 4th grade, but is adaptable for students at any level. Includes teacher’s section with discussion questions & activities useful for all modules.
Students dress as an inductee, wearing a red button that when pushed, puts them in storytelling mode. Left, students are dressed as Herb & Jan Conn, and Dick Termes, above girls are dressed as Marjorie Forney.
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South Dakota Hall of Fame 1974
Established
1976
Named the Cowboy and Western Heritage Hall of Fame (October 29)
1975 1999
Quarterly magazines – Dakota West to South Dakota Heritage to South Dakota Hall of Fame
1978
The first 120 individuals were inducted during the first annual Honors Ceremony
1986
Established as the South Dakota Hall of Fame (July 25)
1992
Relocation to Chamberlain
1993
$1.5 million building campaign launched
1996
Designated as official State Hall of Fame by Legislature
2000
Grand opening of the new building during the Honors Ceremony
2004
South Dakota Hall of Fame launches Honors Ceremony Commemorative Magazine
2010
Endowment established and 30th Anniversary
2012
Legends and Learning Statewide Youth History Program Launched
2014
Mortgage paid
2015
40th Anniversary , Champions for Excellence Network & Legacy of Achievements Acts of Excellence for Everyday Excellence in South Dakota
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Inductee Publications
Get your copy at the SD Hall of Fame Visitor and Education Center Gift Store, 1480 S. Main St. Chamberlain, SD, 605.234.4216 or sdhallinfo@gmail.com.
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2017 Statewide Hall Programming
Anniversary Reunion left to right: Mary Olinger, Gene Lebrun, Brg. Gen. Myrna Williamson (USA. Ret.), Mary and Steve Meyers, Dick Gowen
Sioux Falls Inductees & Board Members at Sioux Falls Rotary SD Hall of Fame Presentation
Inductee Jim Woster & Inductee Jerry Lohr Wine Donation for Honors Ceremony weekend.
Anniversary Reunion Inductee Jim Dunn’s Daughters Sue & Kathi
Inductee Jeff and Spouse Tammie Broin
South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor and Education Center 1480 S. Main Street Chamberlain, SD 57325 sdhallinfo@gmail.com 605-234-4216
Save the Date: 2018 Honors Ceremony Sept. 7 & 8, Chamberlain, SD Tickets on Sale June 1st
Champions for Excellence in South Dakota The South Dakota Hall of Fame is privileged to have inducted over 700 individuals in recognition of their exceptional achievements. These inductees are connected with the many others throughout South Dakota committed to be Champions for Excellence, One Act at a Time.
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