Your Leadership South Dakota experience doesn’t have to end with the last class session. Stay connected with community events and learning opportunities as an alum.
As a dues-paying member, you can stay connected with Leadership SD alumni through an exclusive portal. This includes contact info, blogs, polls, a newsfeed and calendar with invitations to special events specifically for alums.
An opportunity to invite fellow alumni to hear about a project, passion or challenge relevant to Leadership SD – offered via webinar or in person.
Our alumni events include a variety of activities (i.e. site visits, a golf outing, service activity, skill-building session) and include a reception, dinner and keynote speaker. Discount for dues paying members and their guests.
Gather with local groups or via virtual platforms for discussion and takeaways. Planned twice a year, facilitated by Rick Melmer or an alumnus.
A professional development opportunity held 3-4 times during the year – led by Rick Melmer – offering activities, speakers and discussion. Events will be held at lunch or dinner providing a chance for networking. Dues-paying Alumni members may attend as many as desired.
A time to meet in Pierre, view the legislative process in session and reconnect with alumni. Held once a year during the legislative session.
Attend special reception events offered as part of current class sessions to increase professional connections and partnerships.
Hear from notable South Dakotans via a virtual platform. Planned 2-3 times a year. Approximately 60 minutes per session.
Leadership South Dakota conducted a survey of Leadership South Dakota program alumni in September-October 2019. The survey was distributed to those individuals who participated in the program over the years 2014-2015. Findings from this survey are available in an Executive Summary below
2019 Leadership SD Alumni Survey Exec SummaryWe’re excited to announce that a brand-new program is being offered to Leadership South Dakota alumni.
