Date: February 21, 2026

Location:

The Larkspur, 1908 N. Garfield Ave, Pierre, SD, 57501

RSVP Today:

Please RSVP using the link below so that we may get a good headcount on how many will be attending.  Use the same link if you need to specify your proxy.

If you miss the February 17, 2026 deadline for specifying your proxy online, click below to download a paper proxy form.

Questions?

If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Welcome Republicans!

We are getting geared up for the February 21, 2026 State Central Committee meeting in Pierre. The meeting will be held at the Larkspur Landing Event Center.

Also, the afternoon of Friday, February 20th, 2025 at 3:00pm CT, we will have a Parliamentary Procedure and Roberts Rules of Order training at the Larkspur that will be put on by the Leadership Institute. The cost is $15 per participant, you can also pay by card the day of the event.  Pre-registration is now open.  See links below.

After the training, we will move right into a social event right there at the Larkspur.

We are still finalizing a few details, but most are worked out and we are looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Jim Eschenbaum

SD GOP Chairman

High-Level Agenda:

Friday, February 20, 2026:

3pm:  Roberts Rules & Parliamentary Procedure Training Course (optional / $15) at Larkspur Landing [CLICK HERE TO REGISTER]
6pm:  Dinner, Potluck & Mixer after the Training

Saturday, February 21, 2026:
8:00-9:00 am:  Registration / Check-In
9:30am:  Call to Order
12:00-1:00 pm:  Buffet Lunch
1:30 pm: Afternoon Meeting Session
Mixer following the meeting.

Accommodations Options:

Rooms are available for booking at the following Pierre Hotels:

  • Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center
    Call (605) 224-6877 to reserve a room under the SDGOP block. Rooms are available at the contracted rates of $149 per night until Wednesday, 01/21/26. All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.
  • ClubHouse Hotel & Suites
    Call (605) 494-2582 to reserve a room under the SDGOP block. Rooms are available at the contracted rates of $209-$249 per night until Wednesday, 01/21/26. All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.

Meeting Documents:

  • Minutes from July 2025 SCCM – Coming Soon!
  • Detailed Agenda for Feb 2026 SCCM – Coming Soon!
  • 2025 Financial Report – Coming Soon!

Submitted Bylaw Amendments:

Passed into Committee from last Meeting:

New Submissions :

NOTE:  The Bylaws Committee will be assembling a review and recommendation package for all of these that will be included with the official meeting call sent to all SCC members.  Additionally, the committee will be hosting a question/answer session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 during the normal Zoom Roundtable session time.  If you have questions or concerns about these proposed amendments, you will have time to present those at that time.

id Amendment ID # Summary Submitter Link
1,518 2026-01 This is a constructive update to a previously submitted byla... Stuart Cvrk
1,517 2026-02 This is an update to a previously submitted bylaw change rec... Stuart Cvrk
1,252 2026-03 Bring peace & harmony to County Parties. I will email the co... Ben Krohmer
1,314 2026-04 Establish a standing bylaws committee. I had previously subm... Ben Krohmer
1,320 2026-05 Define the process for the removal of an executive board mem... Ben Krohmer
1,462 2026-06 To amend Section III - 8 so as to clarify that appointed Cou... Jim Eschenbaum
1,463 2026-07 A process for removal of officers. Jim Eschenbaum
1,581 2026-08 Republican State legislators should not be allowed a dual po... Mary Mairose
1,589 2026-09 To make sure all data is passed onto the next administration... Amy Wagner
1,596 2026-10 The proposed amendment enhances the rules for the biennial C... Amber Werdel
1,600 2026-11 Intent is to have all proper documentation (meeting minutes ... Bridget Myers
1,601 2026-12 Establish a permanent bylaws committee and describe its comp... Debra Elliott
1,602 2026-13 The Bylaws do not clearly state that the Treasurer be signer... Bridget Myers
1,603 2026-14 Delete the words "at the county seat" in first sentence in #... Dave Spier
1,604 2026-15 This unlimited appointing capability of at large members all... Bridget Myers
1,605 2026-16 Resigned officers are not allowed to be used to make quorum ... Bridget Myers
1,606 2026-17 Make the not to exceed three elected at large delegates to t... Dave Spier
1,607 2026-18 Procedure to allow the central committee body to take action... Bridget Myers
1,644 2026-19 To correct a numbering problem in Section III. Debra Elliott
1,117 Rescinded Establish a standing bylaws committee. Ben Krohmer