On the next 3 pages snapshots from SDRA s Awards Banquet January 9 in Pierre

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1 On the next 3 pages snapshots from SDRA s Awards Banquet January 9 in Pierre Longtime pals take in SDRA s briefing and banquet together every year... SDRA member Jon Airhart of Fanny Horner s in Mitchell (left) and Spencer Gross of Thune True Value in Mitchell who served on SDRA s Board of Directors from 1995 to always travel together to SDRA s Annual Meeting. They ve even plowed their way through blizzards to get to the event! Joel Vockrodt, Office Peeps, Watertown (left) and SDRA President-Elect James Siemens of Hy-Vee in Sioux Falls chatted at the Awards Banquet. Like father, like son Following in the footsteps of his father Maury Vockrodt, who operated the business before him, Joel Vockrodt of Office Peeps in Watertown has attended many of SDRA s Annual Meetings. Here s what Joel had to say about SDRA: It s such a powerful group of course, but it s kind of a self-moderating group. It uses power wisely. So it has a great reputation because you know there s times when the group just says, No we can t push that, that s going too far. So there s just a lot of respect for this group. That s how I feel about it. So what is it about the organization that keeps these fellows so loyal? I think you have a very good lobby group and the programs that you have, like the health insurance and the credit card program are very good and helpful, notes Jon. As far as I m concerned, the Retailers is a great protector of the independent businessman. Period. So says Spencer. And hey, who are we to argue! h Past President John Meyer (left) of Office Products Center in Winner hobnobs with Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson and Sen. Jeffrey Haverly of Rapid City. Meyer served as SDRA s Board President in 2009, and remains an ardent SDRA supporter, as well as a generous sponsor of our activities and events. 12 h Representative Fred Romkema (left), operates the Northern Hills Training Center in Spearfish and is an SDRA member. He mingled with 2011 Retailer of the Year Dick Fergen of Nick s Hamburger Shop in Brookings (center), and SDRA Board Member Brian Darnall of Medary Acres Greenhouse in Brookings. Dick surprised us by bringing items for our ProStart silent auction (see page 15). What a guy! Building an Association Terry Casey of Casey Drug and Jewelry in Chamberlain is a longtime SDRA member, and served as President from One of the farsighted people who believed the Association should own its own building, Terry served on the committee that selected a site in Pierre, and approved the plans for the building which became the Association s permanent headquarters marks our 20th year in the building. h Attorney Jim Hood of Spearfish, who has lobbied on behalf of SDRA for 15 years, spends time with SDRA member Diane Van Patten (center) of Normarke Bed & Breakfast in Nemo, attending her first SDRA Annual Meeting, and Public Utilities Commission Vice Chair Kristie Fiegen of Sioux Falls. Past President Terry Casey (center) and his wife Sharon Casey of Casey Drug and Jewelry in Chamberlain visit with Past President Jeff Jackson of the Wrangler Inn in Mobridge during the Social Hour.

2 SDRA members Jack and Sharon g DeDeyne of Jack s Janitorial Service in Huron attended their first SDRA Annual Meeting this year. During the social hour, they paused to chat with Rep. Susan Wismer of Britton and Paulette White of Huron. Salt of the earth members Back in 2005, Bernice and Jerry Klein of Klein s True Value in Gregory asked for our help with some legislation on fishing and hunting license laws. We drafted a bill, and they and their young daughter came to Pierre to testify in committee on both the House and Senate sides. They ve been great friends of the SDRA staff since then, and we re always glad to see them arrive at the Legislative Preview each year. Says Jerry about the reason they attend the Preview: It s important to keep up on the upcoming bills, the legislation, and make sure that you voice your opinion. h Doug Hainje of Dell Rapids Lumber (left) joined Dennis Moore of Moore Building Center in Murdo for dinner at the banquet. Doug served on the SDRA Board from 2004 to Hey Doug... thank you for helping us haul in more chairs when every seat was full at our Legislative Preview. SDRA member Bernie LaPlante of Lakota Thrifty g Mart in Eagle Butte (center) was joined at dinner by his brother JR LaPlante, Secretary of Tribal Relations for the State of South Dakota, and Rep. Betty Olson of Prairie City. We were excited to hear about the expansion plans that have been keeping Bernie busy. h After presenting his thoughts on the upcoming Legisla- tive Session at our Legislative Preview, House Minority Leader Bernie Hunhoff of Yankton (far left), spent time chatting with folks from the other end of the state: Gary Brown of C&G Brown LLC in Rapid City, who served as SDRA s Board President 17 years ago, and Debra and Jack Jensen of Black Hills Bagels, who attend SDRA s annual meeting and banquet nearly every year. Rep. Hunhoff is the publisher of South Dakota Magazine, and is an SDRA member. Relatively speaking h Who needs a family reunion when you can just come to SDRA events? SDRA Board Member Paul Sinclair of Liebe Drug in Milbank (left) and his brother-in-law David Forrette of the Millstone Family Restaurant in Milbank hung out together during the Social Hour. The two always team up at our annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser in September. They re also usually joined by Paul s older brother Clark Sinclair of Montgomery s Furniture in Madison / Montgomery s Furniture Gallery in Sioux Falls. Clark served as our Board President in Long lost cousins? Wally Thomsen (far left) of the Pierre Flower Shop and Greenhouse served on SDRA s Board from He and his wife Nancy Thomsen (second from left) attend this event faithfully every year. This year during the Social Hour, they bumped into Ann and Stewart Thomsen of Erv s Furniture in Bowdle. The two couples had never met before, but ended up having dinner together, and debated whether they may share some Danish ancestors. Says Wally, It s fun to come and meet new people, to renew acquaintances with legislators and discuss some issues, and it s even fun finding someone that spells their last name the same as I spell mine! 13

3 SDRA s Awards Banquet - where the cool g grocers hang out! Rep. Tom Jones of Viborg (left), owner of Jones Food Center, meets up with newly-elected SDRA Board Member RF Buche of Buche Foods in Wagner. SDRA is proud to note that Rep. Jones is one of 15 members of the Legislature who are either current SDRA members, or were members before retiring from business. Old faithfuls Roger Feickert of Midstates Printing in Aberdeen (center, with his wife Cathy Feickert) was President of SDRA s Board of Directors in Greg Gemar of Gemar s Market in Scotland served on the Board from 1996 to 2002, and his father Leighton Gemar was President of our board from 1975 to Like so many of our former Board Members, Roger and Greg have been very loyal about continuing to attend SDRA s events long after their board terms are up. So what keeps our Board Members returning for this particular event year after year? Part of it is just to make connection with the retailers. You know, we establish good friendships, Greg explains. Plus you have a chance to meet with the legislators. I thought our session today was especially interesting, when you put the legislators in there and get their perspective too. So it was a fun day, a good day. Roger shared his thoughts about the Association, and what it does for the membership. The South Dakota Retailers is one of the best organizations in the whole country as far as I know in terms of membership and involvement in our small rural state, he said. You know the people take serious the level of service and all they do for the customers. And as far as attending the Annual Meeting whenever he can, he notes that, It s great to come to these events, and mix with people and talk about the common problems and connect with everything that s going on. Phil Lampert of Walk in the Woods in Custer g and Dakotah Steakhouse in Rapid City went through the hors d oeuvres line with Rep. Mike Verchio of Hill City. Phil served as our Board President in 2003 and remains a staunch supporter. Rep. Verchio - who was an SDRA member when he was head of the Hill City Chamber of Commerce - sponsored a key piece of hospitality industry legislation last year to make South Dakota s seasonal minimum wage law mirror the federal law. The measure passed with SDRA s support. And last but not least Jeanne and Jack Clarke of Ken s Food Fair in Britton have been coming to SDRA s Annual Meeting for so long we can t even count that high. They are pictured with SDRA s regional representative for their area, Wes Malsom of Aberdeen (left). Jack didn t hesitate when asked why they make a point of coming to the event. f Ellis and Mary Lou Tripp of Budget Furniture in Belle Fourche and Cindy and Ken Wilmarth of H&H El Centro in Kadoka (left to right) at the banquet. The two couples have been members of SDRA s for many years, and we enjoy seeing them at our banquet every year. We attend every year because we get a chance to sit down in a social setting with the legislators from our district. We get updated on what things are coming up in the Legislative review process that the Retailers are supporting or not supporting for the upcoming year. It gives you kind of a heads-up what to watch for in the newsletter when it comes out. So if you have concerns you can voice those concerns back to the correct people to help the process. And that s exactly why we hold this event. We hope YOU LL be able to join all of these members for next year s Annual Meeting! 14

4 $3,000 fundraiser benefits high school students We were thrilled to raise $500 more than hoped for at the annual Silent Auction held at SDRA s Awards Banquet on January 9. The record $3,000 raised will benefit high school students participating in South Dakota s ProStart program. We thank the businesses who donated fantastic items for the event. And a big thanks to the generous bidders! ProStart helps raise awareness about the foodservice industry and helps to educate students about how to take advantage of the many career opportunities available in our industry. This is particularly important for a state like South Dakota where tourism and hospitality play such a major role. ProStart can facilitate a student s energy and drive to learn, excel and to compete as a team which are very useful and transferable skills for any career or higher learning endeavor. Terry VanDeWalle WR Restaurants Management/Minerva s Sioux Falls ProStart Committee Chair Anderson Furniture, Huron Applebee s Beck Motor Company, Pierre Casa Del Rey, Sioux Falls Cattleman s Club, Pierre What is ProStart? ProStart is a program that prepares high school students for business careers. The curriculum - used in many high schools - focuses on restaurant and foodservice courses, but it also provides an excellent education on skills that are essential in any place of employment. Students learn about business math, cost planning, labor costs, customer service, and inventory control. Along with hands-on training and study in the classroom, students also receive on-the-job experience. Competition is another key element of ProStart. Teams of students will put their cooking skills and business knowledge to the test in the 5th Annual South Dakota ProStart Competition March 20 at Mitchell Technical Institute. Two winning teams will advance to the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore. We encourage you to attend the competition, which kicks off at 8 a.m. Working with the South Dakota Department of Education, SDRA coordinates the program in South Dakota. Nationwide, ProStart is administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). South Dakota schools currently offering ProStart are: Britton-Hecla, Brookings, Huron, Lake Area Multi-District, Madison, McIntosh, Mitchell, Parkston, Sioux Falls, Sturgis, Todd County, Wagner and Webster. THANKS! to our generous Silent Auction donors Gloria Fastnacht, Wessington Springs First Gold Hotel, Deadwood Hy-Vee Stores Klein s Office Furniture, Pierre LaMinestra, Pierre Lodge at Deadwood Minerva s, Sioux Falls Nick s Hamburger Shop, Brookings Two teams of students from the Sioux Falls Career & Technical Education Academy won the Culinary and Management divisions of the 2011 South Dakota ProStart Competition, and advanced to the National ProStart Invitational. Office Products Center, Winner Phillips Diner, Sioux Falls Prairie Pages Bookseller, Pierre Ramkota, Rapid City Red Rossa, Sioux Falls Rushmore Cave, Keystone SDRA, Pierre Simply Unique Cabinetry & Decor, Pierre Someone s In The Kitchen, Rapid City Target, Sioux Falls Westin Hotel at Tabor Center, Denver Wild Water West, Sioux Falls Wrangler Inn/Windjammer, Mobridge 15

5 AWARD continued from page 1 Grace in the face of adversity Presenting the award, outgoing SDRA Board President Jeff Jackson of the Wrangler Inn in Mobridge noted that the two women survived challenges They are dedicated to running with grace this past year. They a great business. They give a contended with water issues at boost to entrepreneurs. They home and work during the Mishave survived challenges with souri River flooding last sumgrace. They represent the very mer. They and other downtown Pierre businesses remained open best in retailing. It is a great throughout the summer behind pleasure to present the 2012 a wall of sandbags, accessible Retailer of the Year Award to to customers only via stairs Prairie Pages Bookseller. constructed over the sandbags. SDRA Board President Jeff Jackson presenting the Retailer of the Year Peggy Stout and her family had Award to Peggy Stout and Kathy Villa to evacuate from their Ft. Pierre home, which was surrounded by water, and Kathy Villa had four pumps running in her basement to keep it dry. They also had a pump running in the basement at their store, and while downtown Pierre was protected by a levee, they raised the merchandise in the store to be prepared in case the levee system failed. As Jackson stated, they and their staff continued to greet every customer with a smile, never complaining, and continuing to provide the same great service they re known for. Governor Dennis Daugaard congratulates Retailer of the Year recipients Kathy Villa (left) and Peggy Stout. Frequent reading events for children bring in tons of tots, who love the little nook that has been set aside just for them. Especially popular: a buffalo rug on the floor that works like a magnet for every child who enters the store. (And kids bring their parents along!) Doing it right, right from the start During their first year in business they were honored as Bookseller of the Year by the Midwest Booksellers Association, and there is a reason for that. From the start, they have given people a reason to come into their store. They have book readings, book signings, events for book club members, special nights for teachers, events for crafts people, gallery shows for artists, and they have even conducted events by Skype, said Jackson. We often hear complaints that young people don t read books any more. But Prairie Pages has a ton of young customers, because it s fun to be there. There are frequent book readings for kids. There is a cozy reading nook for young children, with a buffalo rug on the floor that no child can resist. And there is a Young Adult room, with books and other items just for teens and young adults. If Promoting other South Dakota businesses Jackson indicated that Stout and Villa are also committed to helping others succeed. They created a South Dakota Room in their store, he said. It s a cheerful room filled with artwork, books, greeting cards, jewelry, and food made by South Dakotans, and it gives a real boost to other entrepreneurs around the state. AWARD continued on page Store photos provided by Prairie Pages Bookseller

6 AWARD continued from page 16 The staff that dreams are made of The staff at Prairie Pages is a group of avid readers who function more like family members than employees. The staff has joined Stout and Villa on buying trips, where they have had an opportunity to meet authors and help decide what books to purchase. The result is that they are well-versed in what the store sells and are able to make good recommendations to customers. When accepting the award, Villa said the staff is the reason the business is successful. They are the face of Prairie Pages, she said. They re the ones who greet you when you come in and they help you find what you re looking for, and they always say thank you for shopping with us when you leave. We just owe an awful lot to them. They re the reason that you have a good experience in Prairie Pages and they re the reason that you want to come back and experience it again. A staff that is cheerfully knowledgeable, creativity and a general commitment to excellence have made Prairie Pages Bookseller a destination place in downtown Pierre. Prairie Pages competes successfully with online booksellers and giant chains because of their personal touch. The front windows are always full of fun, artfully-arranged displays. Passers-by can t help stopping to look at the windows, and what they see draws them inside. Customers that keep coming back Stout said they are It s a great store and a great also fortunate to have success story. a strong base of loyal SDRA Executive Director customers. Shawn Lyons, who is a regular This award is a customer at Prairie Pages big tribute to everyone that s supporting us and that comes in, Stout said when accepting the award. They are the store. It s not Kathy and I. It s that person that walks in the door and is willing to share the book that they read, or the one that they want to read. And that s what makes it really exciting for us. We re fortunate to live in the Capital, where there are a lot of people who are very supportive of a book store, very educated and fun loving people that go to a book for fun, for resource, and for entertainment. Congratulating Stout and Villa, South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Shawn Lyons said, It s a great store and a great success story, and we re glad to recognize them. The Retailer of the Year Award has been presented annually since 1982 by SDRA. n Book-signings are a regular feature at Prairie Pages. The store also promotes artists with gallery events. New in 2011: Skyping events, allowing readers to interact with authors online. 17

7 BOARD, cont. from pg 1 banquet, Anderson spoke in positive terms of the Association and its service to members. He went on to say that, With the challenges that face all retailers and businesses in South Dakota, we must continue to be innovative in our approach to business problem solving and flexible in our search for programs that will truly enhance the value offered to our members. Anderson has served on the SDRA Board of Directors since January of Training and marketing efforts are revitalized under Jackson s leadership The past year has seen some changes in the staff and the services that the association offers to its members to assist them in being competitive, informed and profitable, outgoing Board President Jeff Jackson told members at the January banquet. With numerous changes in staffing, 2011 proved to be an ideal time to take a look at what the Association can do to kick things up a notch or ten. Under Jackson s leadership, SDRA put itself under the microscope and did some strategic planning aimed at reinvigorating the staff, and boosting membership numbers. At the Awards Banquet, he told the membership that the groundwork done in 2011 will pay big dividends in the years ahead. The board has an aggressive goal to increase membership over the next couple years, Jackson stated. This program is in its initial state but we anticipate very positive results. It s an Having been on the board of directors, I realize even more the importance of all retailers, small or large, banding together to create a strong voice for all. investment in the long term future and prosperity of this association. Jeff Jackson is the owner of the Wrangler Inn and Windjammer Lounge in Mobridge. He has served on the SDRA Board since Other election news The other two members of SDRA s Executive Board are James Siemens and DeLon Mork. Siemens was named President-Elect at the Annual Meeting. He is with Hy- Vee in Sioux Falls and has served on the SDRA Board since Mork has been elected Secretary- Treasurer. The owner of Dairy Queen in Madison, he has served on the SDRA Jeff Jackson 2011 SDRA Board President What SDRA s Board does SDRA board members are responsible for setting policy for the Association, determining the organization s legislative positions, and implementing membership programs and services. The SDRA Services Corporation Board oversees current SDRA member services, and considers options for new services. Board since Four board members were newly elected during the Annual Meeting, and four board members were re-elected. Steve Beck of Beck Motor Company in Pierre was elected to a second 1-year term on the SDRA Services Corporation Board. RF Buche of Buche Foods in Wagner was newly-elected to a 3-year term. Gary Cammack of Cammack Ranch Supply in Union Center was elected to a second 3-year term. Brian Darnall of Medary Acres Greenhouse in Brookings was elected to a 3-year term. Previously he served on the SDRA Services Corporation Board for one year, and he had served a 2-year term on the SDRA Board. Leigh Kamstra of Roma s Ristorante in Spearfish was elected to her first 3-year term. Dick Murphy of Mrs. Murphy s Irish Gifts in Sioux Falls was newlyelected to a 2-year term. Janet Scherbenske of the Weathered Vane in Rapid City was elected to a second 3-year term. David Kline of Kline s Jewelry in Yankton was elected to a one-year term on SDRA s Services Corporation Board Mike Cole honored During the Annual Meeting, the organization also recognized retiring Past President Mike Cole of Lewis Drug in Sioux Falls. Cole had served on the SDRA Board since 2005 and was Board President in A note from Mike Cole The time I was with SDRA went beyond just board duties. We all became friends drawn together in the same cause: To make sure the business climate in South Dakota stayed healthy for businesses of all types. Whether we were big or small, national or local, innkeepers, grocers, restaurant owners or big box stores, or the local pharmacy down the street, we set aside time for each other and communicated our strengths and weaknesses in order to help each of our businesses to become better. It was uncanny how much we had in common no matter what business we were in. To show you the kind of board members and staff that makes up SDRA, the year I was president we went through the largest depression this country has known since the Dirty Thirties. Many organizations were folding, cutting back, basically just riding out the storm. I watched as the SDRA board members planned for the future. We took on two new highly successful programs in RTW and Austin Mutual, bringing more value and savings to our membership. In a firestorm of legislation to make up budget deficits in South Dakota, we had the most successful legislative session in I believe the history of SDRA. All in the name of keeping our South Dakota businesses profitable and frankly in business. It was my pleasure being on the SDRA board of directors and feeling like I was making a difference in South Dakota. Because I was on the board I did things I never would have done. It wasn t just feeling like making a difference; we did make a difference. Mike Cole Lewis Drug, Sioux Falls SDRA Board Member SDRA Board President 18

8 This is the group of retailers who will be leading the Retailers Association in its 115th year of service to South Dakota s retail community SDRA Board of Directors Seated, from left): Secretary-Treasurer DeLon Mork of Madison, Past President Jeff Jackson of Mobridge, Jackie Morrison of Mitchell, Janet Scherbenske of Rapid City, President Bill Anderson of Huron, and President-Elect James Siemens of Sioux Falls. Standing, from left: Board Members Mark Mancuso of Pierre, RF Buche of Wagner, Brian Darnall of Brookings, David Kline of Yankton, Gary Cammack of Union Center, Don Policky of Rapid City, Steve Beck of Pierre, Leigh Kamstra of Spearfish, Kelly Daugherty of Huron, Terry VanDeWalle of Sioux Falls, Paul Sinclair of Milbank, Dick Murphy of Sioux Falls, Dan Tribby of Rapid City, and Jeremy Jung of Sioux Falls. Not pictured: Jim Dugan of Watertown and Tim Kessler of Aberdeen. Welcome aboard Newly-elected to the SDRA Board (from left): RF Buche of Buche Foods in Wagner, Leigh Kamstra of Roma s Ristorante in Spearfish, Dick Murphy of Mrs. Murphy s Irish Gifts in Sioux Falls, and David Kline of Kline s Jewelry in Yankton. We like Mike When recru iting board members, SD RA s Nominating Comm ittee looks for people fr om all parts of the state, representin g a diverse cro ss section of our member ship. SDRA s staff It s great to have people you really, really like on your board, such as Mike Cole of Lewis Drug in Sioux Falls, who has been on the board since 2005, and served as President in But that makes it harder when you have to say goodbye. Mike (pictured left above) was recognized at the Annual Meeting by 2011 Board President Jeff Jackson. A big thanks for your years of service to the Association Mike, and a tip of the hat to your wife Kelly too, for all her work on behalf of the Association over the years. We ll miss both of you! SDRA s staff includes a mix of new and longtime employees. What they all have in common is that they enjoy being here, and they are dedicated to helping our members. (seated, left to right): Brittney Hunsley, Carol Nowak, Donna Leslie and Dana Haley. (standing, left to right): Shawn Lyons, Chris Fester, Melisa Forest, Karin Hansen, Seanna Regynski, and Wes Malsom. 19

9 Hospitality industry tax issues webinar Register today for free To register: visit -OR- fill out this form and fax to (605) SIGN ME UP DATE TIME TOPIC PRESENTER q Thursday, 10 a.m. CT South Dakota hospitality tax issues: If you run The South Dakota March 15 9 a.m. MT a lodging business, bar, restaurant, gift shop or Department of Revenue s tourist attraction, this webinar is for you. Business Tax Division Participant s name/s Name of business City (please print) South Dakota hospitality tax topics that will be covered: Tourism Tax Bed, board and booze tax (municipal gross receipts tax) Lodging tax issues Restaurant tax matters Bars and taxes that pertain to them Gift shop tax facts Tourist attractions & events South Dakota use tax issues State tax exemptions Documentation How it works: When you register, you will receive an confirmation which includes a phone number and a website link. You will also receive reminders - with the phone number and link - the day before the webinar, and a few hours prior to the webinar. On the day of the webinar, you will call the phone number provided in the . You will listen to the presentation on the phone. You ll also click on the link furnished in the . That will take to you an online site where you will watch a PowerPoint presentation on your computer screen during the program. Even if you don t have internet access, you will find it beneficial to listen to the program. If you will be watching the webinar at a different computer, be sure to print out the confirmation information, as it will show a link and a phone ID number that will be unique to you. This is computer generated for each individual registrant, and SDRA will not have access to the information that is sent to you. There is no charge to register for the webinars, however long distance charges may apply. Applications for the SDRA Jerry Wheeler Scholarship program are available for the school year. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must plan to be enrolled full-time in a retail or business-related course of study at a vocational school, college, or university in the fall of 2012, must desire a career in business, and must have completed one year of college or one semester of vocational school. Students planning to attend vocational schools, colleges or universities outside of South Dakota are eligible if they graduated from a South Dakota high school. Applications must be postmarked by April 10, SDRA s Scholarship Committee encourages our members SDRA scholarship applications to make sure their eligible children and employees apply for a scholarship. Last year, a total of $8,100 in scholarships were awarded to thirteen students, in amounts ranging from $500 to $1,000. Application forms have been mailed to financial aid departments at South Dakota vocational schools, colleges, and universities. The application form may also be found in Word format on SDRA s website at For more information, call SDRA at ( in Pierre), and ask for Donna, fax a note to SDRA at (605) , or your question to donna@sdra.org 20

10 SDRA has a blast at the Tourism Conference SDRA s Brittney Hunsley and Seanna Regynski staffed our booth for two days in January at the Governor s Conference on Tourism, held at the Ramkota in Pierre. They joshed with members, handing out lots of fun (and funny) prizes. They also had an opportunity to talk to people who haven t been members, but are ready to sign up after hearing all the ways we help to serve the hospitality industry. Maria Tussing (left) of the popular Prairie Berry Winery in Hill City came by our booth, and talked to SDRA s Member Services Assistant Seanna Regynski, and Membership & Member Services Director Brittney Hunsley. As an SDRA member wearing her Proud to be a South Dakota Retailers Association Member, she got to choose a prize - and took home a pair of SDRA leather gloves. We were honored when State Tourism Board Member (and South Dakota tourism industry legend) Dave Geisler of Pioneer Auto Show in Murdo took time to stop by our booth and visit with Seanna Regynski. Dave was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2007 was recognized by SDRA as the South Dakota Retailer of the Year for his enormous contributions to South Dakota s visitor industry and great customer service. There s a reason this congenial man is known as Your friend by the side of the road. Jenn Hanna of the Great Lakes Association (right) paused to chat with SDRA s Brittney Hunsley. As an SDRA member wearing her Proud to be a South Dakota Retailers Association Member, Jenn got to draw for a fun prize - and ended up with a wiffle ball rocket shooter. Better watch out Karen Kern! (That s Jenn s ever-cheerful boss, who also stopped by our booth. Karen pulled a Slinky out of the grab box - she told us she couldn t wait to put it on her desk, and laughingly said it was worth her membership to get a Slinky!) Here s what Dave Geisler of Pioneer Auto Show in Murdo had to say about SDRA: We follow the newsletter from the Retailers religiously, especially the tax reports, and all the various things that pertain to our business. It s been very helpful. We use it kind of like - well, it s right below the Bible! Okay, we think he might have been having a little fun with us on that last bit, but we sure appreciate Dave and his longtime membership in the South Dakota Retailers Association. Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Presidents Club A big thanks to the SDRA Presidents Club for their sponsorship of our Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on January 9 in Pierre. The South Dakota Retailers Association s President s Club is made up of businesses and organizations that demonstrate support for retailing through sponsorship of SDRA activities. In return, they receive acknowledgement in all publications, on our website, and in materials at our programs and special events. You may be a President s Club Sponsor for just $1,000 to $5,000 per year. For information on joining the President s Club, contact Melisa Forest in the SDRA office at , or her at mforest@sdra.org for details. 21

11 Wing on over to Kimball for the SDRA hunt Every spring, we get a group of fun people together for a pheasant hunt at Wings of Thunder near Kimball. We hope you ll join us! This is a fundraiser for SDRA PAC - the South Dakota Retailers Association political action fund. It s one of the largest PACs in South Dakota. The money raised allows SDRA to make contributions to the campaigns of candidates who are strong advocates for retailing. March Sunday, March 25 2:30 pm Registration starts 3:00 pm Trap shooting 7:oo pm Enjoy a delicious dinner Evening Socialize in the rec room Monday, March 26 7:30 am Breakfast with all the fixings After Head out to the field for some breakfast outstanding pheasant hunting 1:00 pm Celebrate your success with a tasty lunch The fee of $400 per person includes lodging, 3 meals, hunting and trap shooting. Registration is limited - so be sure to sign up today. To register: Fill out the form and mail or fax to SDRA PO Box 638 Pierre, SD Fax: (605) r- Call (800) rregister online at -or sregynski@sdra.org 22 I will attend the SDRA PAC Hunt March 25-26: Name/s Business Mailing Address City State Zip Phone Total registration fee $ ($400 per person / payable to SDRA PAC) Payment: You may pay with cash, check or credit card. Under a new South Dakota law, you CAN pay with corporate funds. Payment enclosed Please bill me To pay by credit card, call SDRA at

12 Status of bills as of January 25 The following index by subject heading shows the status of bills which have an impact on retailing (Note: The same bill may appear in more than one category) emergency surcharge SB 52 provide for point of sale collection of the prepaid wireless 911 emergency surcharge. 911 Coordination Board Jan. 10: Referred to Senate Judiciary HB 1135 revise the 911 emergency surcharge, to revise the collection and distribution of the emergency surcharge revenue, to provide for point of sale collection of the prepaid wireless 911 emergency surcharge, and to provide funding for the upgrade of 911 emergency services. Rep. Cronin & Sen. Brown Jan. 23: Referred to House Local Gov t Alcohol SB 62 allow certain alcoholic beverage licensees to charge a corkage fee for serving wine supplied by customers. Sen. Gray & Rep. Solum Jan. 24: Amended, passed Senate Commerce 6-0 SB 99 provide for a temporary suspension of certain licenses relating to alcoholic beverages under emergency conditions. Sen. Tom Hansen & Rep. White Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Commerce Ballot issues SB 70 revise the procedures for filing referred laws, initiated constitutional amendments, and initiated measures and to revise certain election provisions and campaign finance requirements for referred laws, initiated constitutional amendments, and initiated measures. Sen. Holien & Rep. Sigdestad Jan. 20: Referred to Senate Local Gov t House Joint Resolution 1001 Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to corporations. Rep. Lust & Sen. Cutler Jan. 24: Passed House 65-1 as amended House Joint Resolution 1003 Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to Article VI of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the right of individuals to secure medical services of their choosing. Rep. Kirschman & Sen. Sutton Jan. 24: Passed House 65-1 as amended Bids HB 1115 exempt certain contracts from the competitive bidding requirements for water user districts. Rep. Boomgarden & Sen. Nygaard Jan. 23: Referred to House Local Gov t HB 1172 exempt certain developer-installed storm sewer detention ponds from public procurement bid requirements. Rep. Munsterman & Sen. Peters Jan. 23: Referred to House Local Gov t Billboards HB 1200 grant certain authority to municipalities and counties regarding outdoor advertising structures or signs. Rep. Kirkeby & Sen. Lederman Jan. 23: Referred to House Transportation Boats SB 1 increase the excise tax on boats. Interim Sales Tax Review Committee Jan. 20: Senate Taxation deferred to 41st legislative day, 5-0 Cell phones HB 1129 prohibit the use of certain handheld electronic wireless devices for electronic messaging while driving. Rep. Bolin & Sen. Nygaard Jan. 23: Referred to House State Affairs Corporations House Joint Resolution 1001 Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to Article XVII of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to corporations. Rep. Lust & K E Y: SB: Senate Bill (the prime sponsor is a Senator) SJR: Senate Joint Resolution SCR: Senate Concurrent Resolution HB: House Bill (the prime sponsor is a Representative) HJR: House Joint Resolution HCR: House Concurrent Resolution Names in italics are the prime House and prime Senate sponsors of the legislation -or- the state agency which requested introduction of the bill. Underlined phrases have been added when the title was amended, generally reflected an amendment in the bill. Phrases which have strikethroughs indicates this text has been deleted from the title. Defer to the 41st Legislative Day: This in effect kills a bill, since there are only 35 legislative days this year. Table: Indefinitely postpones a matter before a committee or the House or Senate. The bill may only be brought up later for consideration if enough votes are received to remove the bill from the table. Hoghoused: This means the bill has been completely rewritten. 23

13 Sen. Cutler Jan. 24: Passed House 65-1 as amended HB 1056 revise certain provisions of the South Dakota Business Corporations Act regarding the issuance of shares and cumulative voting for directors. Rep. Lust & Sen. Cutler Jan. 24: Passed House 65-1 HB 1192 amend certain limited liability company language. Rep. Gosch & Sen. Gray Jan. 23: Referred to House Commerce Cosmetology SB 27 revise disciplinary action remedies of the Cosmetology Commission. South Dakota Cosmetology Commission Jan. 19: Passed Senate 30-3 Jan. 20: Referred to House Commerce Courts HB 1058 revise certain record search fees charged by clerks of court. Chief Justice Jan. 23: Failed to pass House Jan. 24: Reconsidered, passed Economic development SB 7 repeal certain provisions allowing for the certification of technology parks and to allow public or private developers to apply for certification. Governor s Office of Economic Development Jan. 19: Passed Senate 33-0 Jan. 20: Referred to House Commerce SB 11 authorize the Governor s Office of Economic Development to create and administer a working capital loan and grant program. Governor s Office of Economic Development Jan. 12: Amended, passed Senate Commerce 6-1 Jan. 20: Referred back to committee SB 110 increase the maximum occupational tax that may be imposed on transient guests for business improvement districts. Sen. Tom Nelson & Rep. Turbiville Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Taxation HB 1014 prohibit false statements on applications for 24 certain loans, grants, or other financial assistance and to provide a penalty therefor. Governor s Office of Economic Development Jan. 20: Passed House 61-3 Jan. 23: Referred to Senate State Affairs HB 1108 require the state to provide the public with access to an electronic database containing certain information on any loans, grants, or tax rebates provided by the state for the purpose of economic development. Rep. Bernie Hunhoff & Sen. Frerichs Jan. 23: Referred to House State Affairs Employment / labor SB 119 revise the Human Relations Act to allow certain discriminatory practices to be investigated by municipalities and counties. Sen. Adelstein & Rep. Turbiville Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Health HB 1004 reduce the term allowed for covenants not to compete. Rep. Kloucek & Sen. Putnam Jan. 23: House Commerce deferred to 41st legislative day, 11-2 HB 1139 revise certain provisions relating to identity theft and employment. Rep. Stace Nelson & Sen. Rampelberg Jan. 23: Referred to House Commerce Fuel SB 17 require certain fuel tax returns and reports to be filed by electronic means and to require certain fuel taxes to be remitted by electronic transfer. Department of Revenue Jan. 23: Passed Senate Transport. 6-0 SB 100 modify the ethanol production incentive payment to include qualified producers of biobutanol. Sen. Tom Hansen & Rep. White Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Taxation HB 1031 establish a license fee and a renewal fee for carriers licensing under the International Fuel Tax Agreement, to establish a decal fee and a mailing fee, and to provide for the disposition of the fees. Department of Revenue Jan. 23: Passed House as amended Jan. 24: Referred to Senate Transportation HB 1089 restrict certain state purchases of gasoline to ethanol blends. Rep. Fargen & Sen. Frerichs Jan. 20: Referred to House Transport. Gaming SB 19 revise the rule-making authority of the Commission on Gaming to allow the commission to authorize the executive secretary of the Commission on Gaming to take certain actions on gaming licensees. Department of Revenue Jan. 23: Passed Senate 32-2 Jan. 24: Referred to House State Affairs SB 108 revise the maximum bet limit for Deadwood gaming. Sen. Tom Nelson & Rep. Hoffman Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Commerce SB 109 revise the definition of adjusted gross proceeds that are subject to the Deadwood gaming gross revenue tax. Sen. Tom Nelson & Rep. Verchio Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Commerce SB 112 remove the limitation on the number of retail gaming licenses in Deadwood in which a person may have a financial interest. Sen. Tom Nelson & Rep. Turbiville Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Commerce HB 1119 revise certain provisions concerning mechanical pull-tab devices. Rep. Solum & Sen. Holien Jan. 23: Referred to House Commerce HB 1125 clarify the definition of engaging in business in certain circumstances. Rep. Hunt & Sen. Kraus Jan. 23: Referred to House Commerce Garnishment HB 1099 increase the fee for a payor to withhold child support. Rep. Tornow & Sen. Krebs Jan. 23: Referred to House Judiciary Guns in parking lots HB 1132 prohibit businesses and employers from establishing certain policies against the ability of an invitee or employee to store firearms and ammunition in a locked motor vehicle parked on the premises. Rep. Rausch & Sen. Russell Olson Jan. 23: Referred to House Judiciary

14 Hunting / fishing licenses SB 143 increase the number of allowable nonresident waterfowl hunting days. Sen. Nygaard & Rep. Hoffman Jan. 24: Referred to Senate Ag HB 1080 waive certain licensure requirements to hunt fox and coyote with firearms. Rep. Betty Olson & Sen. Maher Jan. 20: Referred to House Ag HB 1090 provide for the issuance of deer hunting licenses to certain landowners for use by family members. Rep. Hoffman & Sen. Begalka Jan. 20: Referred to House Ag HB 1091 revise the issuance of temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses. Rep. Hoffman & Sen. Nygaard Jan. 20: Referred to House Ag HB 1092 authorize the sale of nonresident duck hunting licenses in certain counties. Rep. Hoffman & Sen. Nygaard Jan. 20: Referred to House State Affairs HB 1100 revise the number of ownership acres necessary to qualify for certain big game hunting licenses to be used on a landowner s own property. Rep. Bernie Hunhoff & Sen. Jean Hunhoff Jan. 23: Referred to House Ag HB 1188 provide widows and widowers of certain veterans free or reduced fees for certain hunting and fishing licenses and admission to state parks and other facilities. Rep. Jensen & Sen. Rampelberg Jan. 23: Referred to House Ag Insurance / health care SB 28 revise provisions regarding the renewal process for certain third party insurance administrators. Department of Labor and Regulation Jan. 19: Passed Senate 33-0 Jan. 20: Referred to House Commerce SB 32 revise the suitability requirements for annuities. Department of Labor and Regulation Jan. 23: Passed Senate 35-0 as amended Jan. 24: Referred to House Commerce SB 33 revise the exemptions for insurance agent continued education examinations. Dept of Labor Jan. 23: Passed Senate 34-0 as amended; title amended Jan. 24: Referred to House Commerce SB 115 implement the regulation of insurance coverage for portable electronic devices. Sen. Tom Nelson & Rep. Solum Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Commerce SB 144 amend provisions regarding captive insurance companies. Sen. Lederman & Rep. Miller Jan. 24: Referred to Senate Commerce SB 147 limit compensatory damages in civil actions related to death or injury. Sen. Peters & Rep. Novstrup Jan. 24: Referred to Senate State Affairs House Joint Resolution 1003 Proposing and submitting to the electors at the next general election an amendment to Article VI of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, relating to the right of individuals to secure medical services of their choosing. Rep. Kirschman & Sen. Sutton Jan. 19: Referred to House Judiciary HB 1004 reduce the term allowed for covenants not to compete. Rep. Kloucek & Sen. Putnam Jan. 23: House Commerce deferred to 41st legislative day, 11-2 HB 1033 clarify certain requirements relating to insurance examinations. Dept of Labor & Regulation Jan. 23: Passed House Commerce 13-0 HB 1034 revise the circumstances under which alterations may be made to certain insurance applications. Department of Labor & Regulation Jan. 24: Passed House 66-0 HB 1035 allow the disclosure of the status of certain insurance investigations and examinations. Department of Labor & Regulation Jan. 10: Referred to House Commerce HB 1068 guarantee the right of individuals to secure medical services of their choosing. Rep. Kirschman & Sen. Sutton Jan. 19: Referred to House Judiciary HB 1071 increase the benefits that the Insurance Guarantee Association may become obligated to cover for annuities. Rep. Willadsen & Sen. Lederman Jan. 19: Referred to House Commerce HB 1137 affect medical services. Rep. Cronin & Sen. Brown Jan. 23: Referred to House Appropriations HB 1165 repeal certain provisions relating to health insurance standards. Rep. Russell & Sen. Adelstein Jan. 23: Referred to House State Affairs HB 1167 repeal certain health care standards and other requirements for managed health care plans enacted in 2011 and to reenact the previous standards for managed health care plans. Rep. Russell & Sen. Adelstein Jan. 23: Referred to House State Affairs HB 1183 limit copayment or coinsurance amounts for physical therapy services. Rep. Kirkeby & Sen. Tom Hansen Jan. 23: Referred to House Health HB 1185 prohibit all qualified health plans offered through a health care exchange or other health plans offered in the state from including abortion coverage, except by optional and separate supplemental coverage. Rep. Jon Hansen & Sen. Brown Jan. 23: Referred to House Judiciary HB 1187 exempt health care sharing ministries from the provisions of the health insurance code. Rep. Jensen & Sen. Rhoden Jan. 23: Referred to House Health HB 1190 require Legislative approval before a health insurance exchange is created or implemented. Rep. Hubbel Jan. 23: Referred to House Health HB 1191 provide for an interstate compact on public health care, to establish an interstate advisory health care commission, to specify the relationship between the member states and the federal government, and to assert the right to federal funding in lieu of certain federally funded incentives. Rep. Hubbel & Sen. Lederman Jan. 23: Referred to House Health HB 1204 clarify certain rules of evidence to determine the value of services for which special damages may be awarded in health care malpractice cases. Rep. Munsterman & Sen. Russell Olson Jan. 24: Referred to House Judiciary 25

15 Licensing (professional / business) SB 24 require certain applicants for licensure as a health professional or a licensee who is the subject of a disciplinary investigation to submit to a state and federal criminal background check. Boards of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners, et al Jan. 23: Passed Senate 35-0 Jan. 24: Referred to House Health HB 1153 revise and clarify certain provisions relating to the revocation of fur dealer licenses. Rep. Gibson & Sen. Frerichs Jan. 23: Referred to House Ag HB 1171 establish a board to regulate certain emerging complementary health professionals with no current state regulatory board. Rep. Munsterman & Sen. Rhoden Jan. 23: Referred to House Health Misc. SB 64 revise provisions regulating the perfection of security interest liens filed on-line. Sen. Fryslie & Rep. Street Jan. 19: Referred to Senate Transport. SB 66 permit the filing of certain documents with the secretary of state by electronic means and to remove the notary requirements. Sen. Peters & Rep. Lust Jan. 20: Referred to Senate Local Gov t SB 67 provide provisions that all documents filed with and maintained by the Office of the Secretary of State may be filed electronically. Sen. Kraus & Rep. Willadsen Jan. 20: Referred to Senate Local Gov t SB 75 revise the determination of fees that may be charged for certain public records. Sen. Kraus & Rep. Willadsen Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Local Gov t SB 89 revise certain provisions regarding a municipality s ability to specially assess property for street maintenance. Sen. Al Novstrup & Rep. Wick Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Local Gov t SB 145 prohibit rebates and regulate contracts for residential roofing goods and services. Sen. Cutler 26 & Rep. Kirkeby Jan. 24: Referred to Senate Commerce HB 1059 revise Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Rep. Lust & Sen. Nygaard Jan. 13: Referred to House Commerce HB 1070 revise certain provisions relating to the certificate of health requirement for the importation of animals. Rep. Rausch & Sen. Rhoden Jan. 19: Referred to House Ag HB 1079 revise certain publication date citations for references to the International Building Code. Rep. Kirkeby & Sen. Tom Nelson Jan. 20: Referred to House Commerce HB 1095 revise the procedure for the discharge of civil judgments against a person who has received a discharge of debt pursuant to the United States Code, Title 11. Rep. Hunt & Sen. Cutler Jan. 20: Referred to House Judiciary HB 1096 specify the venue for certain appeals involving home-rule municipalities. Rep. Hunt & Sen. Cutler Jan. 20: Referred to House Judiciary HB 1097 revise certain provisions regulating the investment of unneeded state operating expenses in banks. Rep. David Novstrup & Sen. Johnston Jan. 20: Referred to House Commerce HB 1103 provide a maximum rate of interest or finance charge for regulated lenders. Rep. Kloucek & Sen. Begalka Jan. 23: Referred to House Commerce HB 1109 require complaints made to the Department of Labor and Regulation regarding appraisers to be written and include the name of the person making the complaint and a factual basis for the complaint. Rep. Bernie Hunhoff & Sen. Holien Jan. 23: Referred to House Commerce HB 1111 revise certain provisions regarding the use of eminent domain by certain nongovernmental entities. Rep. Verchio & Sen. Rampelberg Jan. 23: Referred to House Transportation HB 1120 revise certain provisions regarding the filing of claims against public improvement contracts. Rep. Solum & Sen. Lederman Jan. 23: Referred to House Commerce HB 1127 require county registers of deeds to record the names of persons who inspect or copy certain recorded instruments. Rep. Bolin Jan. 23: Referred to House Local Gov t HB 1130 revise the fee schedule for certain documents filed with the county register of deeds, to create a county and statewide fund for the purpose of modernizing and preserving records, and to distribute certain revenue. Rep. Turbiville & Sen. Schlekeway Jan. 23: Referred to House Local Gov t HB 1146 increase the personal property and annuity payments exempt from process, levy, or sale. Rep. Hickey & Sen. Cutler Jan. 23: Referred to House Taxation HB 1156 revise procedures and requirements relating to special assessments and the financing of local improvements. Rep. Willadsen & Sen. Gray Jan. 23: Referred to House Taxation HB 1212 revise certain terms regarding tort liability. Rep. Moser & Sen. Jean Hunhoff Jan. 24: Referred to House Judiciary Motor vehicles / driving SB 16 define a final stage manufacturer dealer and to provide for licensing of final stage manufacturer dealers. Department of Revenue Jan. 23: Passed Senate Transportation 6-0 SB 65 revise the list of products offered to consumers by motor vehicle dealers and sales finance companies. Sen. Rampelberg & Rep. Hunt Jan. 20: Referred to Senate Commerce SB 80 exempt motor vehicles owned by certain active duty military servicemembers from the motor vehicle excise tax. Sen. Brown & Rep. Cronin Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Transportation SB 94 establish a pilot uninsured motorist identification database program and to make an appropriation therefor. Sen. Peters & Rep. Hawley Jan. 23: Referred to Senate Commerce HB 1057 revise certain provisions concerning the manner in which county wheel taxes are imposed. Rep. Verchio & Sen. Rhoden Jan. 13: Referred to House Local Gov t