Building Relationships at District Meetings By Ron Burmood and Jerry Krambeck, Member Services, South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance
information on the many benefits the SDPAA has to offer, as well as how they can get a quote to join the SDPAA.
Every spring the South Dakota Municipal League organizes ten District Meetings throughout the state. These meetings serve many functions (not to mention the great food and door prizes!).
The SDPAA was established by the SDML in 1987 and is sponsored and endorsed by the SDML. Currently, 413 local governmental entities are Member-Owners of the SDPAA, taking advantage of a variety of governmental liability, auto liability, property, equipment breakdown, crime, and cyber liability coverages available through the SDPAA.
The hosting city welcomes all and has an opportunity to promote their community. The social provides extensive opportunities to establish relationships as well as build upon long-term relationships. The SDML President is provided an opportunity to address the communities in each District. The SDML Executive Director provides extensive legislative updates. The South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance representatives will also be in attendance. We will provide highlights and updated information on the SDPAA. A majority of the SDML Members are already Members of the SDPAA, however this is an excellent opportunity for cities that are not current Members of the SDPAA to obtain detailed
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The SDPAA is looking forward to working with and serving Members to continue our history of providing great coverage and great service at a great price. Should you have any questions about obtaining coverage with the SDPAA, please contact us at 800-658-3633 Option 2 or at our website www.sdpaaonline.org. SDML sends out registration forms for the District Meetings to all city offices and also makes the forms available on their website at www.sdmunicipalleague.org. Should you have any registration questions, please contact the SDML at 800-658-3633 Option 1.
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