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1 Wall Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce Schedule of Events 501 Main St PO Box 527 Wall, SD Phone: Fax: August 2016 Volume 16: Issue 8 August 4th City Council Meeting 6:30 pm WCC August 8th 14th Sturgis Rally Sturgis, SD August 18th City Council Meeting 6:30pm WCC August 25th 27th Honda Gold Wing Road Riders Association WCC August 26th Honda Gold Wing Road Riders Association Light Parade on Main St 9:00 pm September 1st City Council Meeting 6:30 pm WCC Thank you for doing such an awesome job in Wall! 1

2 Wall Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce Minutes ~ Monday, July 11, :00 PM Wall Golf Course CALL TO ORDER: President Donna Curr opened the meeting at 12:00 pm with 18 people present. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A motion was made by Jackie Kusser and seconded by Marty Huether to accept the June 2016 Minutes. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS: * July 12 th Housing Study Review for Wall 8am WCC * July 15 th Cycle America Wall City Park around lunch time * July 18 th Blood Drive-Badlands Eagle Youth Football * July 21 st City Council Meeting (WCC) Meeting Room * July 28 th Badlands Nat l Public Meeting on Bison range in WCC Meeting Room 6:30-8pm 2017 Budget Review & Approval: A motion was made by Jackie Kusser to accept the 2017 Budget as given, seconded by Ann Kitterman. Motion carried. CITY OF WALL: Mayor Marty Huether gave Kudo s to the Wall Volunteer Fire Department for the nice job they did with the fireworks show, and also to the Chamber s Celebration Committee for the great work they did in putting on the Wall Celebration this past weekend. Both events had a great turnout! SCHOOL REPORT: Cooper Garnos let us know that the Concessions building should be done in November. During the summer teachers are attending conferences and workshops. The school encourages teachers & students to stay engaged. They appreciate the activities that go on in the community and that resources, like the local library are used. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Cheyenne McGriff wanted to thank the Celebration Committee and the Rodeo Booster Club for doing such a great job, especially Dawn Hilgenkamp, Donna Curr & Mary Williams for taking care of the Rodeo. The opportunity to promote wall was done with KEVN doing their Six program all about Wall. Interviews were given live during the show from Wall, including the Mayor, Marty Huether, Dan Curr for the Rodeo Booster Club, and Cheyenne McGriff with Economic Development. An earlier taped interview with Cindy Schuler, Chamber Director, noting Wall isn t just about tourism, but agriculture as well. The Housing study is done and a meeting will take place on the 12 th with board members, and a community meeting will be scheduled at a later time. June 30 th a meeting was held with South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunities. They offered to help put on business development classes for things such as social media, quick books, and a variety of others. A few business owners were able to attend as well. A few updates on events: Farmers Market did not get started and will be having a meeting. Archery Event, Friday 7/29 from 5-7pm. The equipment for the youth will provided by SD Game, Fish & Parks. Scheels, has donated gift certificates and a target. Ec Dev is working on Coffee and Calendars and a Fall Festival with the Chamber. Badlands Bad River will be meeting around 5pm on July 27th at the Golf Course and following that they will hold a social media training. BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK: Mike Pflaum reported that their events are going well. They had three nights of astronomy, the Black Hills Raptor Center will be bringing birds out to see. Book sales and concessions are up 15%. Four (4) public meetings will be held around the area (Rapid City, Wall, and Interior & Pine Ridge) to get input on the Bison Plan & Environmental Assessment which explores options to expand the current bison range within the North Unit of the park. The plan is available for review online. Comments should be received by August 12, 2016 to be considered in the plan. August 25 th is the actual birthday of the park. They will be celebrating with cake and activities including entertainment from Brule on August 27 th in the Badlands Amphitheatre. MINUTEMAN MISSILE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: (as submitter by Eric Leonard, Cindy Shuler reported) Our June visitation was 26,616. For some perspective, our total year-to-date visitation at the end of June 2015 was 26,480. So, needless to say we remain very busy this summer. The completed exhibits have made a real difference in the visitor experience here. September 24 th is the date of the Grand Opening of MMNHS. They have invited the Director of the Park Service to attend with other dignitaries. FOREST SERVICE: Kurt Pindel reported that part of Nebraska has already started fire restrictions due to such dry conditions. There have been four fires in the Grasslands just in the Wall area. A possible Stage I Fire Restriction will be implemented, which means no open fires, campfire or stove fire including BBQ s and grills. Chain saws will need spark arrestors, cigarettes will only be allowed INSIDE a vehicle or building. It can increase to Stage III which would also include no ATV Off-Roading after 10pm. Kathleen Hansen with NGVC reported that visitation is up at least 20% from last year. They are trying to do more outreach, with the Jr Ranger program happening as well as many other events during Celebration they were asking for help on the oral research project about the Grasslands. They are asking people who grew up in this area to share stories of what it was like so it could be recorded for future generations. They are also asking if you know somebody who could help, please refer them, so their stories be recorded in history. 2

minutes continued from page 2 GOLDEN WEST: Jody Bielmaier mentioned that Golden West is also celebrating their 100 th Anniversary, and is making stops all across the region in SD.

Along with the stops they are serving hot dogs to customers and have no doubt that they all like hot dogs as they served over 800 in Freeman, SD alone!

The 2016 winner in Wall was David Sykora. WEST RIVER ELECTRIC: Dick Johnson shared that WREA is only 76 years young, so they have a ways yet to get to 100!

When opened to the floor, Amanda Frink had put her name into the selection as well. There has been a rate increase (approx.

There was damage in the north end of the territory that they need to take care of as well.

We are so proud of all the great readers who are participating in the Summer Reading Challenge. More than sixty young people and sixteen adults have signed up.

3 minutes continued from page 2 GOLDEN WEST: Jody Bielmaier mentioned that Golden West is also celebrating their 100 th Anniversary, and is making stops all across the region in SD. They are using interactive technology and showing people how much has changed over the years. Along with the stops they are serving hot dogs to customers and have no doubt that they all like hot dogs as they served over 800 in Freeman, SD alone! Next stop is Winner, SD and the last stop will end up in Wall at the annual meeting on Sept 24 th. Golden West also gives out $45,000 in scholarships for high school seniors across the state. The 2016 winner in Wall was David Sykora. WEST RIVER ELECTRIC: Dick Johnson shared that WREA is only 76 years young, so they have a ways yet to get to 100! There is a position open for a Director on the Board. The nominating committee met, and have chosen Dan Hauk and Terry Peters. When opened to the floor, Amanda Frink had put her name into the selection as well. There has been a rate increase (approx. $5-$6) the WREA will try to absorb that cost if they can, however they may have to pass a little bit of that on. There was damage in the north end of the territory that they need to take care of as well. WALL LIBRARY: as submitted by Theresa Schaefer & reported by Cindy Schuler; summer reading is still the main event at the library this month. We are so proud of all the great readers who are participating in the Summer Reading Challenge. More than sixty young people and sixteen adults have signed up. Friday morning story times have been packed houses, and the prize entry jar is filling up fast, as reading logs are turned in. The high school sports stars who have been guest readers have made the story times really fun, and are wonderful examples for all the youngsters. We are very grateful for such an enthusiastic and supportive community. Visitors have also been keeping us on our toes, with fifteen or twenty stopping in some days. They bring all kinds of requests. The library is their source for directions, free Wi-Fi, computer and printer help, weather updates, restaurant and campground information, a place to relax and read while the rest of the family shops... and the closest restroom to the camper and truck parking lot! RODEO BOOSTER CLUB: Mary Williams gave an update on the rodeo s that have taken place. The 4H rodeo had 158 contestants and when you figure each contestant will bring approximately five people in (mom, dad, siblings, relatives, fiends etc.) that makes an additional 790 people! Celebration had 380 contestants with the Thursday thru Saturday rodeo. Thank you to the sixty-five volunteers and a special thank you to the Wall Fire Dept. for wetting down the arena, the City of Wall Public Works for cleaning up, trimming and spraying for mosquitoes, the Wall Ambulance for medical assistance when needed, the Grand Entry veterans who represented all the branches of the military and to all of the sponsors who helped to promote the rodeo. A total of 16 student athletes participated in the state competition, with four of those going on to National s. (Carter Elshere, Cash Wilson, Emilee Pauley & Savannah Johnston) Golden West was the winner of the Business Men s Cowhide Race during Celebration. Play days will be next meeting on Thursdays with about forty families involved. BLACK HILLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: Wendy Allison shared that a BHFCU New Member Service Center is now located in Sturgis. Renovations are happening at the corporate office in Rapid City, and they should be at the new Downtown Service Center by the end of summer. They are starting to collect donations for school supply drive. All donations collected stay in Wall. CELEBRATION COMMITTEE: Chair, Wendy Allison, thanked all the volunteers for a successful 2016 Celebration. Without the help of all of them, they would not be able to put it all together. A special thanks to the WVFD for the hot dog feed, The Rodeo Booster Club, the Drug Store for all the ice they donated and everybody who attended. A special shout out to the Forest Service as it was overheard that a visitor was very excited to be able to see all the different kinds of grasses. The committee was excited to have KEVN do their whole news segment about Wall. No Old or New Business presented. NOTE: There is no August meeting. The September meeting will be at the Badlands Saloon & Grille on Monday the 12 th, at 12 noon. Meeting adjourned Customer Service Quote of the Month Customers don t expect you to be perfect. They do expect you to fix things when they go wrong. ~ Donald Porter ~ 3

4 August 26th - 5pm to 9pm August 27th - 8am to 3pm Sponsored by the Wall Badlands Area Chamber You MUST attend both days! Requirements: Must be or turn 12 years old by Dec. 31, 2016 Register online at gfp.sd.gov (Outdoor Learning) or Contact: Wildlife Conservation Officer Zach Did you know... Americans eat 35,000 tons of pasta a year... thatza lota pasta! FOOD LIVE MUSIC More Information to follow! COOK OFF 4

5 CHECK OUT WHAT THE LIBRARY HAS FOR YOU! SPECIAL SUMMER READING STORY TIMES FRIDAYS AT 9:00AM THROUGH AUGUST 26TH Stories, Games, Crafts & Fun with Wall Sports Stars August 12: Bike Week mini-bike racing with Laeton and Talon Anderson August 19: Running with Charon Geigle August 26: Ice Cream and Awards Party History Needed According to reliable sources, 2016 is the 30 th anniversary of the move of the library to the Hut building. However, there are only a couple of paragraphs of history here and there at the library. A party may be in order, but in the meantime, if you have any historical tidbits or anecdotes about the library or the Hut, please bring, , or send them to the library. Thank you! Points to Ponder Happiness is not determined by what s happening around you, but rather what s happening inside you. Most people depend on others to gain happiness, but the truth is, it always comes from within. August is Admit You're Happy Month Family Fun Month National Catfish Month National Eye Exam Month National Golf Month Peach Month Romance Awareness Month Water Quality Month National Picnic Month Dartt Angus Wall Volunteer Fire Department ~ Wall Economic Development ~ Wall Chamber of Commerce 5

6 W ALL-BADLANDS AREA CH AMBER OF C O MMERCE Board of Directors: Donna Curr President Carol Hoffman Vice President Jackie Heathershaw Treasurer Janet Lurz Sheila Drees Dawn Hilgenkamp Jackie Kusser Juanita Schroeder Trisha Eisenbraun Cindy Schuler Executive Director Chamber Luncheon Meeting Locations: Jan, Feb, Mar Red Rock Restaurant April Annual Meeting May Golf Course Mixer June Community Center July Wall Golf Course August No Meeting Sept, Oct, Nov Badlands Saloon & Grille Dec Holiday Mixer The Next Chamber Meeting will be on Monday, September NOON Badlands Saloon & Grille 509 Main St Wall, SD Menu or Lunch special available 2016 Wall Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce Membership 4th Avenue Floral Air Hon American Legion Auxiliary Americas Best Value Inn Anderson Investments Ann s Motel Arrow Campground Ascend Ag, Inc. Badland Outpost Badlands Automotive Badlands Budget Host Badlands Harley Davidson Badlands Inn & Campground Badlands Interior Campground Badlands National Park Badlands Natural History Association Badlands Quilters Badlands Saloon & Grille Badlands Trading Post Badlands/White River KOA Best Western Plains Motel Bev Dartt Bill Bielmaier Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Assoc. Black Hills Federal Credit Union Broken Arrow Trading Company Candee Kitterman Cedar Pass Lodge Circle View Guest Ranch Common Cents (Moyle Petroleum) Corner Pantry Cornerstone Industries Country Cupboard Food Pantry Crazy Horse Memorial Crew Agency Crown Oil Cutting Edge Salon Dakota Mill & Grain Days Inn De s Oil & Propane East Pennington Co Transit East Pennington Conservation District East Penn County Ambulance District Econo Lodge Evangelical Free Bible Church Farm Bureau Financial Services First Interstate Bank First Lutheran Church First Western Insurance Agency Frontier Cabins Gold Diggers Hillcrest Motel Jitterbug Daycare Jonny Winn-Holsether Juanita Schroeder Larry Eisenbraun Mary Williams Minuteman Missile NHS Motel 6 Pennington County Commissioners Pennington County Courant Pioneer Auto Show & Prairie Town Golden West Telecommunications West River Electric Association Prairie Homestead Red Rock Restaurant & Lounge Richard Wahlstrom / EDWARD JONES Rod Renner Ruland Arena, LLC Rush Funeral Home SanDee s Shearer s Western Dakota Ranch Vac. Singing Horse Trading Post Sleepy Hollow Campground St. Patrick s Catholic Church Subway Sunshine Inn Super 8 Motel SWIFTEC Inc. Triangle Ranch B & B Two Bit Saloon & Steakhouse USDA Forest Service Vintage Soule Salon & Boutique Wall Auto Livery Wall Building Center & Construction Wall Car Care Center Wall Dairy Queen Wall Drug Store Wall Food Center Wall Golf Association Wall Community Library Wall Meat Processing Wall Motel Wall Rodeo Booster Club Wall School District 51-5 Wall United Methodist Church Waste Connections Welsh Motel Thank you for your investment! 6

Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce

Wall-Badlands Area Chamber of Commerce 501 Main Street PO Box 527 Wall SD 57790 Phone: 605-279-2665 Fax: 605-279-2067 wallchamber@gwtc.net www.wall-badlands.com May 2018 Volume 18: Issue 5 Schedule of