Presidents Report President Fitzgerald President Fitzgerald showed a ppt on the history, benefits, and results of our association. 4 Purposes of the Association were displayed in the main body chambers and at the executive council meeting. He discussed each purpose during the executive council and the business session. Corporate Sponsorship Report CPT Quenten Johnson CPT Johnson sent out information on becoming a corporate sponsor to over 50 businesses in South Dakota. He requested that association members bring in names of other businesses that may be interested in being a sponsor. CPT Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes and was 2nd by MAJ Sewell. Administrative Announcements Rep Kristi Noem will be meeting with spouses at the spouse luncheon. Dueling Pianos will be held in the Falls Room. Joint Business Session Opening Ceremonies Posting of Colors Pledge of Allegiance Invocation/Memorial Ceremony-Chaplain Mooney Welcome by NGASD and SDNGEA Presidents President Fitzgerald announced all the VIP’s in the room. Welcome by the Mayor of Sioux Falls-Mike Huether Mayor Huether said he was honored to get the opportunity to speak in front of our association. He discussed the state of emergency that Sioux Falls recently went through with the ice storm that took down thousands of trees and power lines in Sioux Falls. He encouraged the main body to take the time to engage in conversation with the public to find out more about the great city of Sioux Falls. President Fitzgerald presented him with a tie clip and 2013 conference cup. Key Speaker-Congresswoman Kristi Noem She is willing to tackle anything that comes her way in regards to the National Guard Discussed the following issues she is working on and monitoring Responded to the Marathon in Boston 2.4% cut in the defense budget Increase the funding for Tricare
Presidents Report President Fitzgerald President Fitzgerald showed a ppt on the history, benefits, and results of our association. 4 Purposes of the Association were displayed in the main body chambers and at the executive council meeting. He discussed each purpose during the executive council and the business session. Corporate Sponsorship Report CPT Quenten Johnson CPT Johnson sent out information on becoming a corporate sponsor to over 50 businesses in South Dakota. He requested that association members bring in names of other businesses that may be interested in being a sponsor. CPT Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes and was 2nd by MAJ Sewell. Administrative Announcements Rep Kristi Noem will be meeting with spouses at the spouse luncheon. Dueling Pianos will be held in the Falls Room. Joint Business Session Opening Ceremonies Posting of Colors Pledge of Allegiance Invocation/Memorial Ceremony-Chaplain Mooney Welcome by NGASD and SDNGEA Presidents President Fitzgerald announced all the VIP’s in the room. Welcome by the Mayor of Sioux Falls-Mike Huether Mayor Huether said he was honored to get the opportunity to speak in front of our association. He discussed the state of emergency that Sioux Falls recently went through with the ice storm that took down thousands of trees and power lines in Sioux Falls. He encouraged the main body to take the time to engage in conversation with the public to find out more about the great city of Sioux Falls. President Fitzgerald presented him with a tie clip and 2013 conference cup. Key Speaker-Congresswoman Kristi Noem She is willing to tackle anything that comes her way in regards to the National Guard Discussed the following issues she is working on and monitoring Responded to the Marathon in Boston 2.4% cut in the defense budget Increase the funding for Tricare