Date: July 19, 2025
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.
Questions?
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Welcome Republicans!
We are getting geared up for the July 19, 2025 State Central Committee meeting in Pierre. The meeting will be held at the Larkspur Landing Event Center.
Also, the afternoon of July 18, 2025, we will have a Parliamentary Procedure and Roberts Rules of Order training at the Larkspur that will be put on by the Leadership Institute. You can pre register here. The cost is $15 per participant, you can also pay by card the day of the event.
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
Preliminary Agenda
Friday, July 18, 2025:
2pm: Roberts Rules & Parliamentary Procedure Training Course (optional / $15) at Larkspur Landing
6pm: Mixer after the Training
Saturday, July 19, 2025:
TBD: State Central Committee Meeting at Larkspur Landing Check-In
TBD: Morning Meeting Session
TBD: Lunch at Larkspur Landing Sponsored by Senator John Thune
TBD: Afternoon Meeting Session
After the Meeting: Information Mixer
Events & Details
Roberts Rules Training:
We’re excited to announce we have finalized details for our Roberts Rules of Order and Parliamentary Procedure training course, on Friday, July 18, 2025. This course is designed to strengthen knowledge and application of an essential tool for effectively running meetings and making informed group decisions. Click button below for more details.
Bylaws Amendments:
One of the topics for the State Central Committee Meeting is to consider any changes or amendments to our State Party Bylaws.
We request that all proposed bylaws amendments be submitted online using the link below.
County Reports:
Attention County Chairs: If you have or plan on preparing your county reports before the meeting, you may submit them online.
The online form will automatically record your submission and will also forward a copy to the Executive Board and the applicable Regional Director.
Proxy Designations
SD GOP Bylaws Excerpt Regarding Proxies for the State Central Committee Meeting:
SECTION I
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
7. Meetings:
G. Proxies: Proxies shall be allowed for attendance and voting at meetings of the State Central Committee under the following circumstances:
- All proxies must be in writing and signed by the person granting the proxy.
- No person may hold more than one proxy.
- A member of a county delegation may grant his or her proxy only to another registered Republican who resides in the county the member represents.
- The state chairman, state vice chairman, state secretary, state treasurer, national committeeman and national committeewoman may grant his or her proxy to any registered Republican who resides in the state.
For the upcoming meeting we are offering you TWO (2) ways to designate and submit your proxy forms if you are unable to attend.
Method #1 – Submit Online
This is our preferred method for you to submit your proxy designation. It’s fast and simple and streamlined. Click the button below to fill out the proxy form online.
You will receive an email confirmation and a copy of the form returned to you for your records. Your designee will also receive a copy of the form as well.
We request you do this by July 15, 2025.
Method #2 – Download Form
If you have missed the July 15, 2025 deadline for submitting your proxy online, you may download the form below.
The completed and signed form must both be electronically transmitted to Secretary Starla Russell ([email protected]) before the meeting and the original signed copy must be brought to the meeting by your proxy to submit at check-in.
Accommodations:
We have a total of 180 rooms at various discounted rates blocked for Friday Night, July 18, 2025 at the following hotels in the Pierre / Ft. Pierre area:
Ramkota Hotel
100 Rooms
Address: 920 West Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: (605) 224-6877
Room Block Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Standard Walk-In Rate: $189 per night
Discounted Group Rate: $119 per night (plus taxes)
Booking Instructions: Guests must mention “SD GOP” when making reservations
Room Block Drop-Off Date:
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (30 days prior)
- After this date, unreserved rooms will be released to the general inventory.
- The group rate can be applied after the drop-off date; however, room availability is not guaranteed.
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites
40 Rooms
Address: 808 West Sioux Avenue, Suite 100, Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: (605) 494-2582
Room Block Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Standard Walk-In Rate: $229 per night
Discounted Group Rate: $159 per night (plus taxes)
Booking Instructions & Terms: Guests must mention “SD GOP” when making reservations
Room Block Drop-Off Date:
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (30 days prior)
- After this date, unreserved rooms will be released to the general inventory.
- The group rate can be applied after the drop-off date; however, room availability is not guaranteed.
Americinn by Wyndham
40 Rooms
Address: 312 Island Dr, Fort Pierre, SD 57532-7305
Phone: (605) 494-0330
Room Block Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Standard Rates: $188–$208 per night (riverfront and non-riverfront rooms)
Discounted Group Rate: $175 flat rate per ni-ght (plus taxes)
Booking Instructions: Mention “SD GOP” to receive the discounted rate
Room Block Drop-Off Date:
Friday, July 7, 2025 (2 weeks prior)
- After this date, any unreserved rooms will return to general inventory and the group rate will no longer apply.