Director’s Notes

path with her family. Things seem to always be changing, and our staff did a good job of sending off Carrie Harer, our 16-year Director of Marketing and Communications veteran, last month. Carrie was an MVP on the staff for her entire time here, and although we are definitely sad we won’t be working with Carrie every day, we wish her great happiness as she ventures onto her new

As things change, they also keep moving forward, and this is the first magazine you are receiving that is produced by Sara Rankin, our new Director of Marketing and Communications. Sara will be attending many of our meetings this spring and summer, so you will all have the chance to welcome her to the municipal family! I think you will be as impressed with her as we have been.

It is a little early for you to be thinking about the Annual Conference, but the City of Sioux Falls and the League

SD Municipal Attorneys' Association Meeting

What: Luncheon Meeting When: Thursday, June 22, 2017 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Ramkota Hotel, Rapid City Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org/sdmlevents for the agenda and registration. Staff have been working on it for a while now, and we want to make sure you are planning to attend. This year’s event promises to be one of the best ever, and the City is very excited to have the opportunity to have you all there, and is arranging some fascinating new features for you all to learn and enjoy.

The Conference schedule allows all affiliate groups to meet on either Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning, and condenses the most intensive portions for the elected officials into the Thursday and Friday meetings. We realize it is often difficult for elected people to get away for the entire conference, so we hope you will be able to attend at least those two days – and the fall days along the Big Sioux River are really something to look forward to!

For those who are able to get away for more, there will be an entire program of interest to you, beginning on Wednesday morning and continuing until Friday at noon.

Another exciting opportunity is Wednesday evening event, allowing you to have some time on your own to explore all the City has to offer. We hope to arrange some “deals” for you with local businesses and establishments, also.

Our Thursday evening event will again be a highlight of the conference, with the banquet and a most amusing entertainment…you’ll just have to wait to hear what we have in store on this, but it is guaranteed to be a great time for all.

And of course, your days will be packed with informative training, learning opportunities, and the chance to discuss your local issues with your peers on the statewide level. At a registration fee of $100, which includes all the training sessions for three days, two breakfasts, two luncheons, and a dinner and entertainment, this is the best deal your city will make all year!

Please see the agenda outline on page 8 for more information, and watch the magazine and your mail for more details!

Until next month, remember we are always available at 1800-658-3633 or yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org.

Yvonne Taylor Executive Director