The Republican State Convention is taking place this week, and we’re going to be covering it on the ground starting Thursday night! In case you haven’t seen it yet, the schedule is below.
But, you can’t take part if you aren’t registered. Go to the Republican State Party website at SouthDakotaGOP.com to register for convention and to find out more!
2018 CONVENTION SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY6 p.m. Executive Board Meeting
7 p.m. Staff Planning Sessions
THURSDAY(All committees to have reports prepared by 3 p.m.)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration – Lake Oahe Lobby
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Committee Sessions
• Credentials – Lewis and Clark B
• Site Selection – Amphitheatre I
• Platform – Lake Francis Case
• Resolutions – Lake Sharpe A
• Rules – Lewis and Clark A
• Training by Delve Communications from Jeff Berkowitz – Amphitheater II
• Training by Advertising Arts from Matt Bonacker – Lake Sharpe B
3 p.m. Coffee Break sponsored by Hy-Vee
3:30 p.m. Convention convenes for the following business: – Gallery A
• Election of temporary convention chairman and temporary secretary
• Adoption of the Report of the Credentials Committee
• Adoption of the Report of the Rules Committee
• Election of permanent convention chairman and secretary
• Adoption of the convention schedule
5 p.m. Convention Adjourns until 9 a.m. Friday
6 p.m. Stanley and Hughes County GOP Hosted Dinner at Fischers Lilly Park in Fort Pierre
9 p.m. Hospitality Suites
FRIDAY(No Committees – Just Convention Sessions to approve Resolutions and Platform)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration – Lake Oahe Lobby
8 a.m. Constitutional Breakfast with Statewide Constitutional Officers and Candidates hosted by Americans for Prosperity – Grand Galleria
9 a.m. – Noon Convention reconvenes to consider Platform and Resolutions – Grand Galleria
10 a.m. Coffee Break Sponsored by Black Hills Energy
Noon Congressional Luncheon with Guest Speaker, US Senator John Thune and Congressional Nominee Dusty Johnson
hosted by POET – Grand Galleria
1 p.m. General Session – Grand Galleria
3 p.m. Coffee Break sponsored by South Dakota Medical Association
3:30 p.m. General Session – Grand Galleria
4:00 p.m. End of debate and amendments on platform and resolutions – votes will be taken on all pending motions or resolutions—
any resolution not yet considered will not be voted upon
5 p.m. Convention adjourns until 10am Saturday
6 p.m. Governor’s Reception and Dinner sponsored by Jack Links at Ramkota
9 p.m. Hospitality Suites hosted by Statewide Candidates at Ramkota Hotel
SATURDAY(Only Candidate Nominations and Site Selection Committee Report)
8 – 10:00 a.m. Early morning coffee service hosted by Woods Fuller
8 – 9:30 a.m. Registration – Lake Oahe Lobby
Registration will close 30 minutes prior to start of convention for Credentials Committee to organize registration
9 a.m. Convention Brunch at Ramkota Free to all paid registered guests hosted by Senator Mike Rounds – Grand Galleria
10 a.m. General Session – Grand Galleria
10 a.m. – noon Late morning coffee service sponsored by May Adam
Election of Constitutional Officers
• Lt. Governor • Secretary of State • Treasurer • Auditor • School & Public Lands • Public Utilities Commission • Attorney General
Report of Site Selection Committee
Convention Adjourns Sine Die
Should be a good time!
I dont see where Kristi is speaking.
Kristi will be the speaker at the governor’s Dinner, 6pm on Friday.
Good for the people who have offered their services to run for office. It is a great week! Best to them all.
in the link you misspelled southdakotagop.com
also, on eventbrite, no ticket catergory for saturday only delegate.
You are correct. I did have a typo. As for the rest, that’s the party’s thing. I believe you just have to show up and register before 9:30.
you mean the “I don’t really support the party crowd and you will never see me again”
you mean the, “I have a life and a job and people that depend on me so I can only make it to Pierre for a few hours to vote on constitutional office candidates,” option.
you think you are clever but you are not. do you really want a republican party full of elites that can take time off during construction season? but I get it, I must be a fake republican. funny.
Everyone should be pay $100 to help pay for the convention. Even if you are only going Saturday. That is money that would otherwise go to elect the people that are being elected Saturday.
No but I put you in the same category of people who enter radio contests for concert tickets and music festivals, win them, and then don’t go.
I am going to guess that you don’t do anything else for the party either. Don’t knock on doors, or contribute money or make calls.
Ugh. Just what the party needs is another ribbon-cutter. Wants to show up for the picture, but not in it for anyone but themselves.
Best slate of candidates in a long time. Should be a clean sweep for the gop this year! I know everyone worries about Sieler but this will be a numbers game. The party needs to hire Jason Glodt for GOTV. Sure his race with marty didn’t go as planned, but he’s a pro with grassroots. Plus all the dems are try to pretend they are conservative this year, voters will see right through it.
Anyone know the difference between the two training sessions?
Training by Delve Communications from Jeff Berkowitz – Amphitheater II
Training by Advertising Arts from Matt Bonacker – Lake Sharpe B
Is the $100 separate from the meals?
Yes, no meals are included in the $100 except the Saturday brunch.
Is there a dress code or standard from years past?
It has always been pretty standard. A little dressier for the banquet
Like business casual? Or for a male, is khaki shorts and polo shirt type dress OK for hospitality and Saturday voting? Husband not there in time for banquet…
I’m wearing shorts on the floor. But banquets always require pants. 😉
Business casual. I don’t believe in lowering the tone of the event. People behave better when they are dressed better.
Judging anyone who is willing to make it to Pierre to vote but may not be able to be there for the whole time is ridiculous. Period. Suggesting these people don’t knock doors, donate, etc is even more absurd. We are a team, folks. As a livestock producer and feeder, I totally get it. Everyone drive safe to Pierre, and let’s have a good convention representing the entire party in SD.
Also, good luck to those on the committees doing the heavy lifting for the rest of us. Thank you.