SD LIONS - 2022 ANNUAL STATEWIDE CONVENTION
“Second Century of Service”
Rapid City Ramkota Inn - October 6-8, 2022
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PRE-CONVENTION
AGENDA: Thursday Evening, October 6th
6:00 - 9:00 pm South Dakota Lions Foundation Board Meeting
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OPENING DAY for the CONVENTION
AGENDA: Friday Morning, October 7th
7:30 - 8:30 1K and 5K “Downtown Rapid City” Mall Run/Walk
8:00 - 9:00 Guest Vendor Tables Set-Up & Welcome to the Public
9:00 - 11:30 Registration Table Open (Note: “Visit Rapid City to assist with
numerous participant necessities, name lanyards, etc.)
9:00 - 3:15 Eight Vendor Tables - Open and Welcome to the Public-At-Large
1. 50 Year Remembrance, RC Flood, Mayor Don Barnett th
2. Visit Rapid City formerly a chamber of commerce role
3. New Spearfish Falls State Pin & History of the Falls
4. Touring the Black Hills Year Around
5 City of Presidents Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
6. Dakota Lions Sight & Health (DLS&H)
7. Growth in Membership & Sustaining Clubs in 5SW
8. Reserved - TBD by new 5SW Cabinet as of July 1, 2022
10:00 - 11:45 5SW CABINET Mtg - Sylvan I
10:00 - 11:45 5SE CABINET Mtg - Sylvan II
12:00 Noon Lunch is On Your Own
P. 1 of 4
Tours: Friday Afternoon Adventures, October 7th
Convention Attendees and a guest. Check at the Vendor Booth details, updates and fees if any.
Noon - 5:30 Departure Times for Transportation: Van Transportation (limited); Coordinated Personal
Vehicle Visits Sign-Ups; Maps to Get You There.
1. Rapid City Core Area Visits
- Leaving at 12:00noon; 2:00pm and 4:00pm
- Main Street Square
- Prairie Edge & Core City Shopping
- Presidential Statues
- Canyon Lake Dam
- Lions Nature Park
2. Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument
- Leaving 12:00noon and 1:30pm
3. Tour of Air & Space Museum at Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Leaving at 12:00 noon; 1:30pm; 3:00pm
- Due to renovation, may be limited to Outdoor Display
AGENDA: Friday Evening, October 7th
4:30 - 5:15 Past District Governor’s Conference - Legion Rm I
5:30 - 7:00 Bar Snacks & Cash Bar
7:00 - 9:00 Entertainment: J.J. Kent and ensemble
“J.J. Kent is a Spirit Wind recording artist, and award winning country
musician based in Rapid City, S.D. His well seasoned stage presence and
captivating repertoire of classic and modern country songs are sure to
entertain.” .... the Custer Beacon
7:00 - 8:00 Adult Games
8:00 - 9:30 Hospitality Suite - Hosted by the Rapid City (Downtown) Lions Club
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SECOND DAY of the CONVENTION
AGENDA: Saturday Morning, October 8th
7:00 - 1:00 Registration Table Open
7:00 - 4:00 Vendor Tables & Open to the Public
7:00 - 8:45 Breakfast & Awards sponsored by South Dakota Lions Foundation. A
short Hands-On Training Demonstration of Vision Screening will emphasize the need
and impact upon the children of South Dakota and their families. The objective is to
understand the ease with which Lions throughout the State can become involved in a
very meaningful way!
9:00 - 10:00 5SW DISTRICT Mtg. - Sheridan Rm. I P. 2 of 4
9:00 - 10:00 5SE DISTRICT Mtg. - Sheridan Rm. II
10:15 - 11:45 101 ANNUAL South Dakota LIONS STATE CONVENTION
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- Opening Ceremonies & Welcome to Western South Dakota
- Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies, Tim Brown, PDG
- Posting of the Colors
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Singing of “America the Beautiful”
- Invocation by Lion Deacon George W. Gladfelter
- Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries in the Audience
- Greetings & Proclamation by:
- Rapid City Mayor, Steve Allender
- Welcome, Ellsworth Commander, Col. Joe Scheffield or?
- Introductory Message, Gary Brown, PID, New York state
- Question & Answer “Bull Pen”
- Introduction of Vendors noting Public Access this year
- Notes about the Hotel Venue and Health Considerations
- ANNUAL STATEWIDE MEETING - (note: Go Over Agenda with
Robyn Tyler)
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AGENDA: Saturday Afternoon, October 8th
12:00 - 1:30 Luncheon - the Honorable, Don Barnett, Keynote Speaker
Rapid City Mayor, 1971 - 1975; Author, Thorns and Roses
“Don Barnett grew up in Rapid City and earned is undergraduate degree from
SDSU. While a grad student at the University of Nebraska, he sought a direct
commission and joined the U.S. Army in 1967. As a commander, in the
Medical Service Corps, he served as a senior administrator in a 400-bed
hospital in Vietnam and earned the Bronze Star for achievement in ground
operations against hostile forces. He was elected mayor of Rapid City in 1971
at the age of 29. During the four years in this position, he led the City’s
recovery from the devastating flood of 1972, dealt with civil unrest associated
with American Indian Movement in February 1973 and successfully
campaigned for the construction and development of a new civic center.
AGENDA: FOOD for THOUGHT Breakout Sessions:
1:40 - 3:00 Breakout I - Leadership Development (1A)
By Ron Bunnell, DG
1:40 - 3:00 Breakout II - Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) (4A)
By Ms. Constance Walter
3:00 - 3:15 Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Dakota Lions Sight & Health Eye & Tissue
Donation, Sioux Falls, SD
3:15 - 4:45 Breakout III - Long Range Planning (Six Points Committee) (5A)
By Tim Brown, PDG
3:15 - 4:45 Breakout IV - National Volunteer Week, USA for Lions SD Statewide April 17-23.
Seeking all clubs in South Dakota to be involved. Intro courtesy of Seal Beach Lions
Club, California (5B)
By Ron Bunnell, PDG & Robyn Tyler, PDG P. 3 of 4
4:55 - 5:30 Memorial Service - Rapid City Lions Clubs
Agenda: 2022 SECOND CENTURY of SERVICE BANQUET, Saturday Evening, Oct. 8th
5:45 - 6:45 Social Hour (cash bar) with entertainment
7:00 - 7:05 Introduction of our Convention’s Special Guest Speaker by Patricia “Pat”
Vannett, PID from Bismarck, North Dakota.
7:05 - 7:45 Insight and Direction of Lions Clubs International by Past International Director,
Gary “Gus” Brown, PID from Cape Vincent in the great state of New York!
7:45 - 8:00 Conclusion and Results of the Silent Auction
8:00 - 8:15 Live Auction of Items From Around the State plus “Caged Eyevan”
9:00 - 10:30 Hospitality Suite - TBD
HAVE A GREAT YEAR of SERVICE, LIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA! R-O-A-R
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