Hello everyone.

Some things that are of importance to our organization. I will be in Pierre on Thursday March 2^nd to support SB 101. At the time of this note amendments are coming from the House of Representatives. With these amendments this restores some protections that had been removed from the original bill.

Your State Treasurer, District Treasurer’s, and Financial Committee are working towards bringing the finances in order to meet IRS Tax Codes.

Your District Presidents are working hard in keeping all informed. These are dynamic times that require this communication. They have been contacting me with some pretty important questions, ideas, and changes. You have some great and dedicated Presidents.

Our State Vice President has returned from a class and has learned a lot. I am looking forward to our Council Meeting in April. One thing that I am hoping that we discuss will be adding a clause to the Conference Contract with host Motel / Convention Center site that will protect both them and the SDEMSA.

There are a lot of great people working behind the lines for you all. If you get a chance tell them thank you, they really are working hard for you.

Keith A. Sharisky

SDEMSA President