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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA
Summer 2021
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2020 OUTSTANDING AWARD WINNERS
TO BE RECOGNIZED AT THE 2021 STATE
TRADITIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT
Please join us in Aberdeen to help us with this long overdue celebration! Spirit of a Champion Award Correna Templar (Rapid City Storm)
Don Baker Award Dawn Ruhlman (Brookings)
Family Of The Year Laura Fossen Family (Spearfish)
Unity Award Kaylee Namken (Vermillion)
Outstanding Coach (Ron Stewart Award) Peggy Heermann (Aberdeen)
Volunteer Of The Year (Lyle Farrand Award) Michael Fletcher (Sioux Falls)
Champion Award (DJ Mertens Award) AGROPUR (Lake Norden)
The first half of 2021 hasn’t exactly been business as usual, but it is safe to say we are trending in the right direction. Our fundraising team has been in the field for months and the sports team is hopeful for a Fall Classic complete with a dance, ban-quet, and a full slate of sport.
There is optimism, albeit cautious opti-mism. Globally, studies have shown that people with ID are 2-4x more likely to die
from COVID-19 than the general popula-tion. In the United States, the most recent study shows that people with ID are almost 6x more likely to die from COVID-19. Spe-cial Olympics encourages everyone who can get the COVID-19 vaccine, to be vac-cinated. Being vaccinated will help protect you from getting COVID-19, prevent seri-ous illness, and may also help protect peo-ple around you.
PERSPECTIVE
So Long, Friend
Every once in a while you get the great pleasure of
knowing a person who is a real-life Norm. You know,
Norm the guy from the TV show Cheers. That was
Bill Clucas. The second he entered a room there was
a chorus of “Bill” filling the space. It’s hard to explain
but everyone would somehow be happier just be-
cause he was there. He would work the room with
that distinct Boston accent, giving everyone the ap-
propriate amount of crap. He had time for everyone
and he made those who knew him better… better
athletes, better coaches, but mostly just better
people.
Bill’s legacy as a Special
Olympics Coach, mentor,
and friend will live on in our
hearts and memories. But I
know that everyone who
knew him wishes we had
more time with him. We
will miss you, dear friend.
-SOSD Staff
YOUR ESTATE PLANNING
• You can name Special Olympics South Dakota as
a beneficiary in your will.
• You can name Special Olympics South Dakota as
a beneficiary in your insurance policies.
• You can name Special Olympics South Dakota as
a beneficiary in your retirement accounts.
• You can even donate appreciated stock today
without any capital gains to report… a huge
tax savings!
Contact Darryl Nordquist, President/CEO for more info
Cell Phone: 605.376.8613
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SPORTS AND FITNESS
With a few modifications, athletes
were able to get back to the track
meets.
A huge thank you to our athletes,
coaches, families, and volunteers for
so graciously rolling with the punch-
es as we worked our way through
some murky water together!
Northeast Area Southeast Area Black Hills Area
Location: Hayti Brandon Spearfish
Date: May 21 May 22 May 22
Delegations: 9 10 8
Athletes 84 252 162
AREA SUMMER GAMES Through rainstorm, wind, and sun the good times and the good vibes continued well into the summer.
AREA SPRING GAMES
Northeast Area Southeast Area Black Hills Area
Location: Watertown Vermillion Rapid City
Date: June 25 June 26 June 26
Delegations: 8 9 7
Athletes 89 185 166
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SPORTS AND FITNESS
IN MEMORY OF BEVERLY OLDHAM
MYLES & JEANETTE KENNEDY
SPEARFISH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
A & A Storage - Belle Fourche
AMS Building Systems
Clay Union Electric
Dakota Lumber - Belle Fourche
Darren & Lynn Paulson
Debra & Keith Thomas
Dane & Debra Sanger
In Memory of Charles Purcell
In Honor of Chelsea Popham
Fred & Barbara Grubb
Hartford Steak Co.
Herren-Schempp Building Supply
Hills Interiors - Belle Fourche
Kirk Hogen
Lana & Arthur Rusch
Lowell Cook Construction
Masaba
Thompson Law
USD School Of Health Sciences
SD Physical Therapy Assoc
Turbak Law Office, PC
VanLaecken Orthodontics
Vermillion Civic Council
Vermillion Optimist Club
...May others be as kind to you as you have been to us.
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On July 12th and 13th, 74 athletes
pulled on their boots and dusted off
their cowboy hats for the 27th edi-
tion of our State Equestrian compe-
tition.
Thank you to the Huron community
and Dean Toman for serving as our
competition coordinator. We could-
n’t do it without you!
SPORTS AND FITNESS
EQUESTRIAN Aberdeen-SPURS 26
Larchwood Independent 1
Mitchell Outlaws 6
Rapid City-SunCatcher 14
Sioux Falls-HorsePower 9
Valley Springs-Agape 3
Watertown-Saddle Up 15
WE APPRECIATE YOU DELANY ZOE
FOOTHILLS JR. QUEEN
CAROLYN BLANCHFORD JACKRABBIT STAMPEDE AMBASSADOR
GABRIELLA REBELEIN
JR MISS RODEO ABERDEEN
KATIE SCHMIT MISS SD TEEN USA
CAROLINE PETTEY MISS SD USA
AGTEGRA VOLUNTEERS
KIWANIS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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New Program Launched Physical fitness is a key part of the Special Olympics mis-
sion. Fitness is the state of optimal health and performance
through adequate physical activity, nutrition, and hydration.
For athletes to be fit, they must practice healthy habits year
-round and lifelong. Every Special Olympics South Dakota
program has been invited to join our Fit 5 Club. The goal of
this fitness programming is to empower athletes and their
supporters to take
charge of their health
and fitness by providing
the necessary educa-
tion, social support, op-
portunities, and track-
ing of progress.
If your delegation
would like to learn
more about our Fit 5
Club, please contact
Johna at the State
office.
SPORTS AND FITNESS
4,000 athletes, 10,000 volunteers and 125,000 spec-
tators will help make the 2022 USA Games the larg-
est ever.
Athletes and Unified partners, don’t delay. The ap-
plication deadline is August 31, 2021.
Visit www.sosd.org to get your application today!
Applications Are Being Accepted Athletics 2 Female Athletes 2 Male Athletes
Bowling 2 Female Athletes 2 Male Athletes
Equestrian 1 Female Athlete 1 Male Athlete
Unified Bocce 1 Female Athlete 1 Female Unified Partner 1 Male Athlete 1 Male Unified Partner
New Partnership Forged
Special Olympics South Dakota and Empower U have
partnered up to provide coaches and athletes some valu-
able pieces of training.
Sports physical therapists, Nathan LeMaster (left) and
Tyler Anderson (right) joined forces with SOSD athletes
John McHale and Nick Mills to shoot videos focusing on
three areas of training: running (long and short dis-
tance), jumping, and throwing.
These videos provide athletes and coaches extensive
warm-up, cool-down, and training tips covering all three
track and field disciplines.
We are thankful for this partnership with Empower U and
their desire to make sure the athletes of SOSD are pre-
pared for action!
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WHAT IS THE TRUCK CONVOY?
The Truck Convoy is a celebration of the trucking industry and its support for
Special Olympics. What started as a local event in Florida in 2001, the event has
evolved into an international movement with Convoys in over 24 states and 4
provinces annually.
The South Dakota Convoy began in Sioux Falls and Rapid City in 2003 with an
event being held in both locations for the first 2 years. In 2005, Sioux Falls con-
tinued and has been going strong ever since. In 2014, the Rapid City Convoy
was restarted and is growing steadily. The South Dakota Convoys, since 2003,
have had a total of 1,971 trucks involved and have raised over $729,000 for the
South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
HOW DOES THE TRUCK CONVOY RAISE MONEY?
To participate, 'truckers' pay a $100 fee before or at registration. During the
event, both locations hold auctions for valuable items as well as for the prestig-
ious title of Lead Truck. The Convoy solicits corporate sponsors and engages
community partners to contribute financially to this great fundraising event for
a great cause
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
100% of the funds go directly to support and benefit the Law Enforcement
Torch Run, Special Olympics South Dakota's largest grassroots fundraising cam-
paign. Special Olympics South Dakota has over 2,750 Athletes statewide and is
growing larger every day.
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Sioux Falls Truck Convoy W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds
Friday, September 17
10:00 a
4:00 p - 8:30 p
5:00 p - 8:00 p
7:00 p
Dusk
Trucks Can Arrive
Truck Registration
Food & Beverages
Poker Tournament
Light Show
Saturday, September 18
6:30 a - 8:45 a
6:30 a - 8:15 a
9:00 a
9:40 a
10:00 a
10:15 a
11:30 a - 1:00 p
11:30 a - 4:00 p
12:45 p
3:00 p
Truck Registration
Coffee & Donuts
Presentations
Lead Truck Bidding
Trucks Line Up
Trucks Leave
Lunch
Truck Show
Auction
Raffle & Awards
Schedule & times subject to change
Rapid City Truck Convoy Black Hills Harley Davidson
Friday, September 10
4:00 p - 6:00 p
5:30 p
Dusk
Truck Registration &
Meal
Corn Hole Tourny
Light Show
Saturday, September 11
7:00 a - 9:00 a
9:00 a
10:00 a
11:00 a
12:00 p
Registration &
Breakfast
Mandatory Drivers
Meet, Opening
Ceremony & Truck
Bid
Trucks Leave
Lunch
Auction & Awards
BIG RIGS. BIG HEARTS.
BIG RESULTS
2021 marks the milestone 40th an-
niversary of the national Law En-
forcement Torch Run® for Spe-
cial Olympics.
Since its inception in 1981, LETR
has raised more than 904 million
dollars globally. Annually, more
than 111,000 dedicated and com-
passionate law enforcement mem-
bers carry the Flame of Hope, sym-
bolizing courage and celebrating
diversity uniting committees
around the globe.
Special Olympics is proud of our
relationship with the Law Enforce-
ment Torch Run® and grateful for
their support that makes much of
our mission possible.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LETR!
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Thank you to MJ Daulsin Roofing
Company for your partnership with
Special Olympics South Dakota!
For every invoice they send out
they will donate a portion of their
earnings to us.
We Appreciate You!
When: Friday, August 6, 2021
Where: Maverick Air Center, Sioux Falls
Registration: Begins at 4:00 pm
Start: 5:00 pm
This ultimate man vs. machine chal-
lenge tests your strength as our teams
attempt to pull a vintage B-24 airplane.
Awards will be given to the fastest
teams in each category: Fitness/Gym,
Law Enforcement, SO athletes, and
Open.
We will also give away $200 and $100
gift cards to a local restaurant to the
teams who raise the most money.
Call to register today!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 4TH ANNUAL PULL
DEVELOPMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
On March 26, 2021, Great Shots in
Sioux Falls hosted our inaugural
“Golf Fore Special Olympics” event.
Over 150 people competing in
teams of three golfers participated
in this scramble style tournament.
North of $7,000 was raised.
It was a fun event for both golfers
and non-golfers itching to get out-
side and on the course.
FORE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Shout out to Safari Bar & Grill and Ren-ner Corner Meats for allowing us to be a part of your non-profit meat raffle.
Your generosity allowed us to raise $530 for our athletes!
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Our latest round of Chase the Ace was
brought to you through our partner-
ship with Tinners and Wileys pubs in
Sioux Falls.
Congratulations to Traci Vic from Har-
risburg for finding the ace in the 13th
week of the chase.
We had so much fun we will be start-
ing a new round of Chase the Ace
soon! Tickets are 1 for $5, 5 for $20, or
10 for $35. You need not be present to
win.
Call Jill at the state office to join the
fun!
DEVELOPMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
The Law Enforcement Torch Run
and SOSD are once again hosting
Pigskin Madness! This fundraiser
combines two of our favorite
things—football and raising money
for Special Olympics South Dakota!
Tickets can be purchased for $20
and are being sold across the state
by the SOSD State Office, South Da-
kota law enforcement, and Special
Olympics local groups.
Ticket owners are assigned four ran-
domly drawn teams each week. To-
tal points scored by your four teams
are added together to give you a
weekly total. Each ticket lasts for
the entire 18 weeks of the regular
professional football season. Partic-
ipates will have 162 chances to win
throughout the season.
We will be awarding prizes to the
top 8 highest scores, as well as the
lowest score. Over $600 will be
awarded each week! At the end of
the 18 weeks, a Grand Prize winner
will be announced for the individual
who has the highest accumulated
score over the season. This winner
will receive $500.00.
Contact the State Office at 605-331-
4117 if you are interested in selling
a book or purchasing a ticket.
You can also purchase tickets online
at www.sosd.pigskinmadness.org.
For more information or to check
weekly results, visit our website at
www.sosd.org.
Tickets must be purchased by 5:00
pm on September 9, 2021.
Casey’s Campaign Shines Again
During two weeks in April 2021, 47 Casey's Stores throughout the state offered
their customers the opportunity to round-up their purchase with proceeds go-
ing to Special Olympics South Dakota. This year we raised $22,718!
We very much appreciate the Casey’s stores throughout the state and their em-
ployees who were the driving force
behind the success of this campaign.
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What will cops do for Special Olympics
South Dakota athletes? The better
question is “What won’t they do?”
On July 16, 2021, Cops took the rooftops
of Flyboy Donuts in
Sioux Falls blatantly
bribing patrons to do-
nate to SOSD in ex-
change for yummy
Flyboy donut incen-
tives. This legal crime
spree raised $5,555.
Thank you Flyboy for this annual partner-
ship… we appreciate you!
Save The Date! Come see us at various
Sioux Falls HY-Vee stores on
October 9, 2021, and get
razzed by a Cop on a Roof-
top. They will be stuck up
there until their donation
goal is reached. So come on,
show a cop some love!
On August 17, 2021, members of the
Law Enforcement Torch Run will be run-
ning food and cleaning tables at the four
Culver’s locations in Sioux Falls spread-
ing awareness and raising “tips” for
SOSD.
Stop for a Butterburger today and drop
your spare change into the Change for
Change jars. You will be treated to a
wonderful meal and you will be treating
our athletes to amazing SO events….
Win, win!
Officer Nancy Lehner
(Retired) has been an LETR
volunteer extraordinary for
many years. Nancy gifts us
hundreds of hours of her
time annually. You’re the
best, Nancy!
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IT’S A WRAP! Location Date $ Raised
Redfield March 13 $5,000+
Vermilion April 10 $19,956
Watertown (virtual) April 12 - 26 $4,500
Sioux Falls May 1 $42,744
A huge thank you to our
friends at Graham Tire for
the invite to be a part of
this annual golf event that
takes place at Willow Run
in Sioux Falls
$3,110 was raised to ben-
efit SOSD. This event is
always fun to work and
see familiar faces taking
to the course to help our
2,700 athletes statewide.
Pictured Left: LETR staff
Jill and Turner selling
raffle tickets and shirts at
the 6th hole.
Thank you to one and all who braved
the wind, cold, frigid waters, (and in
the case of the Sioux Falls plunge
the heat) to help us raise money for
the athletes of SOSD. Your generosi-
ty is greatly appreciated!
2021 Virtual Torch Run
Our 2nd Virtual Torch Run recently wrapped. For two
weeks in June, LETR personnel along with our sup-
porters ran the Flame of Hope across the state… vir-
tually of course!
Vermillion Dr. Jacob Quail was our top fundraiser.
Thank you to Dr. Quail and everyone who participat-
ed. You are much appreciated!
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It seems this program gets more important
and more exciting each year.
Our work continues to focus not just on the
elimination of the R-word but on the creation
of a new reality: inclusion for all people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities at
school, in the workplace, and society in gen-
eral.
Judging by our participation numbers, it seems
safe to assume the schools in South Dakota
are enthusiastic supporters of this mission.
• We think you had fun with our “anything goes”
color pallet this year. So, let’s do it again!
• All winter wearables will be loved (i.e. scarves,
hats mittens, head bands)
• Our goal is 400 pieces
• Due date is March 1, 2022
Thank you crafters!
BITS & PIECES
#ChooseToInclude I 03.03.21
Athletes, for you to
perform at your best,
you need to know the
rules of the sports you
are playing. Visit our
website at
www.sosd.org and
download yours today!
Year Schools Year Schools Year Schools
2021 173 2017 104 2013 31
2020 141 2016 98 2012 8
2019 133 2015 74 2011 5
2018 117 2014 69
This amazing inclusion project was completed by Spearfish students. SOSD staff celebrating the day of inclusion
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Welcome to Team SOSD,
Hanna!
Hi everyone! I'm Hanna Zerr. I am a sports fanatic, for-
mer collegiate athlete, and my favorite title I have is
“older sister.” I was born and raised in Minnesota but
have lived in Sioux Falls since 2018. I obtained my Un-
dergraduate Degree from Bemidji State University in
Sports Administration and most recently graduated
from Augustana University with a Master's Degree in
Sports Administration and Leadership.
While in graduate school preparing to enter the work-
force, I kept asking myself “what's next” and saw my
two younger sisters light up when they talked about
working with people with intellectual disabilities. Spe-
cial Olympics has a significant impact on our house,
with all three of us working within the field.
Being a collegiate athlete at Bemidji State provided me
a platform to volunteer
with Special Olympics and
that was an invaluable
experience. Volunteering
at the Track and Field
events in the spring was
amazing, my favorite
event was the long jump.
Seeing athletes light up
from their successes was
something that pushed
me to want a career at
Special Olympics South Dakota. SOSD is an amazing
place to make an impact in others' lives while providing
compassion and empathy along the way.
Hanna will be working with Unified Champion Schools
and can be reached at [email protected].
YOU GUESSED IT, WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN! WHAT: SONA Move Challenge, an 8-week
movement challenge to see how many minutes
of exercise participants can complete each
week.
WHEN: Registration opens August 6 - Septem-
ber 1. SONA Move Challenge runs September 13
- November 7.
WHO: Participants will have the choice of com-
peting as an Individual (Special Olympics ath-
letes only), Doubles (traditional or Unified), or as
part of a Team (traditional or Unified)
Look for registration materials coming your way
soon!
SONA Move Challenge Part 1
For 8 weeks this past spring, SOSD Athletes and Unified Part-
ners walked, biked, danced, and everything in-between during
the Special Olympics North America MOVE CHALLENGE.
Congratulations to everyone who
participated, because after all, your
health is your wealth!
These athletes averaged at least 100 minutes of purposeful
activity per week:
Abbie Benz
Anthony Schweigert
John McHale
Chana Sandoval
Laura Zahn
Dalton Blauer
Garet Alickson
Keelee Rosales
Jarred Dahl
3415
2613
2525
2439
2295
2080
2040
1945
1620
Kaylie Pederson
Blaine Jemming
Erin Gustaf
Kelsey Wollman
Jordan Houseman
Katryna Meyer
Autumn Templar
Matilda VanBerkum
Correna Templar
1166
1140
1100
1095
1090
1020
1014
1010
924
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Meet your ALC members. We are here to serve YOU!
Wendy Addington Spearfish Peaks
Kayla Bruna Brookings
Ashley Clark Sioux Falls Fireworks
Jamie Davey Rapid City Flame
Melissa Heckel Spearfish Peaks
Kyle Hegge SESDAC Vermillion
Chris Hilla Sioux Falls Fireworks
Mari Ibis Sioux Falls Fireworks
Nick Mills Sioux Falls Fireworks
Mike Murfield Sioux Falls Fireworks
Keelee Rosales Spearfish Peaks
Dawn Ruhlman Brookings
Derek Smith Sioux Falls Fireworks
David Tanner Rapid City Storm
Correna Templar Rapid City Storm
Victor Weigel Aberdeen HCE
Denelle Wilson Sioux Falls Fireworks
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What is an Athlete Leadership Council (ALC)? We are a group of athletes who meet using a well-thought-
out agenda to discuss Special Olympics topics important to
us. We then make recommendations to Program leadership.
Formerly known as the Athlete Input Council, we have been
organized and meeting since 2013. Two members of the ALC
also serve on the SOSD Board of Directors.
Fellow athletes, if you have an idea or concern, talk to one of
us… let’s work together!
ATHLETE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
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UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS
Our Goal: Schools that Welcome
All People
Young people today face many
challenges, from achieving
personal and academic success to
feeling emotionally and physically
safe. In particular, students with
disabilities are 2-3 times more
likely to be bullied than their peers
without disabilities.* To
combat this, the Special
Olympics Unified Champion
Schools program is aimed at
promoting social inclusion
for students with intellectual
disabilities through
intentionally planned and
implemented activities affecting
system-wide change.
With sports as the foundation, the
three-component model offers a
unique combination of effective
activities that equip young people
with tools and training to create
sports, classrooms, and school
climates of acceptance. These are
school climates where students
with disabilities feel welcome and
are routinely included in, and feel a
part of, all activities, opportunities
and functions. This is accomplished
by implementing inclusive sports,
inclusive youth leadership
opportunities, and whole school
engagement. The program is
designed to be woven into the
fabric of the school, enhancing
current efforts and providing rich
opportunities that lead to
meaningful change in creating a
socially inclusive school that
supports and engages all learners.
Together we are creating a Unified
Generation that Chooses to
Include.
OUR WORK Special Olympics is a global movement
that unleashes the human spirit every
day around the world through the trans-
formative power and joy of sport.
Through programming in sports, health,
education, and community building, Spe
cial Olympics is tackling the inactivity,
stigma, isolation, and injustice that peo-
ple with intellectual disabilities (ID) face.
Our work goes far beyond sports events,
driving social change that enables full
social participation for people with ID.
Proven to Increase Inclusion Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® builds on Special
Olympics’ values, principles, practices, experiences and impacts to shape a generation that welcomes
everyone. #UnifiedGeneration
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Your generosity is humbling, appreciated, and we thank you!
Dedications January – June, 2021
In Honor of Benjamin Hamilton
Union Pacific Charity Custodial
In Honor of Dustin Tetzlaff
Dacotah Bank
In Honor of Noah Pierce
Pierce, Mary & Rodney
Wells Fargo Foundation
In Memory of Velma L Vincent
Velma L Vincent Trust
In Memory of Bev Oldham
Bolton, Gene
Butler, John T & Sandra K
Curtiss McClain Family
Gangelhoff, James C & Sherry K
Isburg, R Sally & Daryl L
Jelbert, Judith
Kennedy, Myles & Jeanette
Labor, Robert F & Dianne F
Lantis, Mary Ellen
Lillibridge, Linda M
Macy, Randall & Eylene
Mariette Rames Trust Account
Mutchler, Charles N & Joan F
Pohlman, Lynn & Brad
Rasmussen, Kent L
Reeds, Thomas W
Rembold, Karen M
Romkema, Priscilla & Fred
Swarthout, Suzanne J & Rev Douglas A
Thorman, Jason E & Lorrie R
Wolberg, Gary R & Cynthis F Bates
Zwetzig, Barbara A
In Memory of Bill Clucas
Anderson, Jerry W & Judy A
Arnold, Julie & Robert
Clucas, WJ & JR
Hanks, Kenneth & Phyllis
McSherry, Chris
Meendering, Larry
VanderPol, Travis & Dawn
In Memory of Bruce & Ann Leslie
American Family Insurance Agency, Inc
Andernacht, Judy
Continental Casualty Company
Gonnerman, Sharon
Grogan, Brian J & Renee J
Jacobson, Steven W
Kallhoff, Andra & Larry
Langdon, Clara
In Memory of Charles Purcell in honor of
Chelsea Popham
Sanger, Dane & Debra
In Memory of Dale Dickmeyer
Wells Fargo Community Support campaign
In Memory of Dr Keith Kelts
Brossart, Lori
In Memory of Janice Kapelle
Buckley, Steven & Denise A
In Memory of Kathy Jo Krapf
Johnson, Dr. Verland E
In Memory of Katy Reichling
Freiwald, Karin & Lee
Kranz, Nicholas J & Diane
Kruger, Charlene
Lemme, Barry & Dorene
Miller, Monti R & Carol E
Reichling, Kathryn
Towle, Jeanette A
Turbak, Roger & Lissa
In Memory of MaryLois Reichling
Salisbury, Mary Lynn
In Memory of Ranae Soulek
Feilmeier, Alan & Connie
Johnson, Debra
Kirwan, Nancy J
Payer, Norma J & Todd
Schaar, Jerome & Sandra
Soulek, Della M
In Memory of Rhonda Jarabek
Jarabek, Tyler
In Memory of Susan Mollison
Mollison, Susan K
In Memory of Tanya Loomis
Daniel, Chrysella
Eichstadt, Carl
Eichstadt, Craig & Gail
In Memory of Tom Bauer
Bergstrom, Brett & Elizabeth M Bauer
—— In Memoriam ——
Bill Clucas - Supporter Dee DiMemmo - Supporter Joyce Nelson - Supporter
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STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT November 5 - 7, 2021 Aberdeen
STATE UNIFIED TOURNAMENT
November 20 & 21, 2021 Sioux Falls
Contact Us
800 E. I-90 Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
1.800.585.2114 or 1.605.331.4117
Fax: 1.605.331.4328
www.sosd.org
Board of Directors
Rich Mulholland - Spearfish (Chair)
Jon Cole - Vermillion (Vice Chair)
Maynard Konechne - Kimball (Sec)
Jim Boadwine - Sioux Falls
Philip Collins - Mitchell
Sherry Grismer - Black Hawk
Peggy Heermann - Aberdeen
David Herbster - Vermilion
Chris Hilla - Sioux Falls
Curt Jacobs - Spearfish
Tim Jensen - Sioux Falls
Myles Kennedy - Spearfish
Amy Pipke - Rapid City
Jamie Rounds - Crooks
Marilyn Ruhlman - Brookings
Paul Schmig - South Shore
Michelle Paulsen Surrmeyer - Sioux Falls
David Tanner - Rapid City
S O S D S t a f f
Darryl Nordquist President/CEO
Melanie Frosch
VP - Sports and Competition
Chad VanderPoel Assistant Sports Director
John McHale
Sports Assistant
Cathy Grubb Black Hills Area Director
Haley Zerr
Southeast Area Director
Johna Thum VP - Field Services
Twila Hansen Office Manager
Julie Briggs
VP - Outreach
Hanna Zerr Asst Unified Champion
City School Director
Jill Kvanli LETR Event Manager
Turner Gaines
LETR Event Manager
Nick Mills Administrative Assistant
Carl Rapp
VP - Development
Schedule of Events 2021
July 12-13 State Equestrian Huron
August 14 BH Area Bocce Rapid City
August 21 BH Area Softball Rapid City
August 28 SE Area Softball Sioux Falls
August 29 SE Area Bocce Sioux Falls
September 10-11 Truck Convoy Rapid City
September 17-18 Truck Convoy Sioux Falls
September 17-19 Fall Classic Rapid City
October 14 NE Area Unified Bowl Watertown
October 15 NE Area Singles Bowl Aberdeen
October 15 BH Area Singles Bowl Rapid City
October 16 BH Area Unified Bowl Rapid City
October 16 SE Area Singles Bowl Sioux Falls
October 23 SE Area Unified Bowl Mitchell
November 5-7 State Traditional Bowl Aberdeen
November 20-21 State Unified Bowl Sioux Falls
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SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE STATEWIDE PARTNERS
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